FORM 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM             TO            

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000-25051

 

 

PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC.®

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

TEXAS   74-2331986

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

Prosperity Bank Plaza

4295 San Felipe

Houston, Texas 77027

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(713) 693-9300

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “accelerated filer”, “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

 

Large Accelerated Filer   x    Accelerated Filer   ¨
Non-accelerated Filer   ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller Reporting Company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of November 1, 2011, there were 46,892,944 outstanding shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share.

 

 

 


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PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC. ® AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 

     Page  

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  
Item 1.   

Financial Statements

     3   
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2011 and December  31, 2010 (unaudited)

     3   
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September  30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

     4   
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Year Ended December 31, 2010 and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 (unaudited)

     5   
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September  30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

     6   
  

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

     8   
Item 2.   

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     26   
Item 3.   

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

     41   
Item 4.   

Controls and Procedures

     41   

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

  
Item 1.   

Legal Proceedings

     42   
Item 1A.   

Risk Factors

     42   
Item 2.   

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     42   
Item 3.   

Defaults upon Senior Securities

     42   
Item 4.   

Removed and Reserved

     42   
Item 5.   

Other Information

     42   
Item 6.   

Exhibits

     42   

Signatures

     44   

 

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC.® AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

 

     September 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 
     (In thousands, except share data)  
ASSETS     

Cash and due from banks

   $ 211,261      $ 158,975   

Federal funds sold

     294        393   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

     211,555        159,368   

Securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $331,875 and $406,546, respectively)

     356,153        428,553   

Securities held to maturity, at cost (fair value of $4,252,814 and $4,310,807, respectively)

     4,074,377        4,188,563   

Loans held for investment

     3,737,630        3,485,023   

Allowance for credit losses

     (52,513     (51,584
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans, net

     3,685,117        3,433,439   

Accrued interest receivable

     27,878        29,935   

Goodwill

     924,537        924,258   

Core deposit intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $56,279 and $50,378, respectively

     22,874        28,775   

Bank premises and equipment, net

     160,099        159,053   

Other real estate owned

     8,216        11,053   

Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI)

     49,695        48,697   

Federal Home Loan Bank stock

     14,136        24,982   

Other assets

     32,450        39,896   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 9,567,087      $ 9,476,572   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

LIABILITIES:

    

Deposits:

    

Noninterest-bearing

   $ 1,861,907      $ 1,673,190   

Interest-bearing

     5,936,832        5,781,730   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deposits

     7,798,739        7,454,920   

Other borrowings

     13,583        374,433   

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

     66,166        60,659   

Accrued interest payable

     3,067        4,014   

Other liabilities

     59,138        37,942   

Junior subordinated debentures

     85,055        92,265   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     8,025,748        8,024,233   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     —          —     

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

    

Preferred stock, $1 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding

     —          —     

Common stock, $1 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 46,930,032 and 46,721,114 shares issued at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively; 46,892,944 and 46,684,026 shares outstanding at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively

     46,930        46,721   

Capital surplus

     882,620        876,050   

Retained earnings

     596,615        515,871   

Accumulated other comprehensive income — net unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of tax of $8,497 and $7,702 respectively

     15,781        14,304   

Less treasury stock, at cost, 37,088 shares

     (607     (607
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     1,541,339        1,452,339   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 9,567,087      $ 9,476,572   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC. ® AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  
     (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)  

INTEREST INCOME:

           

Loans, including fees

   $ 54,471       $ 52,855       $ 160,374       $ 156,989   

Securities

     38,714         43,382         121,861         134,999   

Federal funds sold

     4         10         15         113   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest income

     93,189         96,247         282,250         292,101   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

INTEREST EXPENSE:

           

Deposits

     9,717         14,702         32,293         49,760   

Junior subordinated debentures

     607         857         2,352         2,447   

Federal funds purchased and other borrowings

     200         259         718         770   

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

     127         162         306         485   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest expense

     10,651         15,980         35,669         53,462   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET INTEREST INCOME

     82,538         80,267         246,581         238,639   

PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

     950         3,000         4,050         10,685   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

     81,588         77,267         242,531         227,954   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NONINTEREST INCOME:

           

Customer service fees

     12,662         13,201         37,250         37,470   

Other

     1,919         453         4,728         2,458   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total noninterest income

     14,581         13,654         41,978         39,928   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NONINTEREST EXPENSE:

           

Salaries and employee benefits

     23,601         22,016         70,799         65,559   

Net occupancy expense

     3,784         4,036         10,979         11,178   

Debit card, data processing and software amortization

     1,954         1,550         5,406         4,707   

Core deposit intangible amortization

     1,924         2,274         5,901         6,844   

Depreciation expense

     2,041         2,161         6,099         6,314   

Other

     7,847         10,556         26,176         30,765   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total noninterest expense

     41,151         42,593         125,360         125,367   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     55,018         48,328         159,149         142,515   

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

     18,645         16,162         53,806         47,605   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS

   $ 36,373       $ 32,166       $ 105,343       $ 94,910   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

EARNINGS PER SHARE

           

Basic

   $ 0.78       $ 0.69       $ 2.25       $ 2.04   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 0.77       $ 0.69       $ 2.24       $ 2.03   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

See notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC.® AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)

 

     Common Stock      Capital      Retained     Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
    Treasury     Total
Shareholders’
 
     Shares      Amount      Surplus      Earnings     Income     Stock     Equity  
     (In thousands, except share and per share data)  

BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2010

     46,577,968       $ 46,578       $ 870,460       $ 418,008      $ 16,806      $ (607   $ 1,351,245   

Comprehensive income:

                 

Net income available to common shareholders

              127,708            127,708   

Net change in unrealized gain on available for sale securities (net of tax of $1,347)

                (2,502       (2,502
                 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

                    125,206   

Common stock issued in connection with the exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards

     143,146         143         2,553               2,696   

Stock based compensation expense

           3,037               3,037   

Cash dividends declared, $0.64 per share

              (29,845         (29,845
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2010

     46,721,114         46,721         876,050         515,871        14,304        (607     1,452,339   

Comprehensive income:

                 

Net income available to common shareholders

              105,343            105,343   

Net change in unrealized gain on available for sale securities (net of tax of $795)

                1,477          1,477   
                 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

                    106,820   

Common stock issued in connection with the exercise of stock options and restricted stock awards

     208,918         209         3,966               4,175   

Stock based compensation expense

           2,604               2,604   

Cash dividends declared, $0.525 per share

              (24,599         (24,599
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

     46,930,032       $ 46,930       $ 882,620       $ 596,615      $ 15,781      $ (607   $ 1,541,339   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC.® AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2011     2010  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income

   $ 105,343      $ 94,910   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     11,999        13,158   

Provision for credit losses

     4,050        10,685   

Securities premium amortization, net

     19,686        13,858   

Net accretion loan and time deposit discount

     (27     (970

Net loss on sale of other real estate

     431        3,347   

Net gain on sale of premises, equipment and other assets

     (377     (400

Stock-based compensation expense

     2,604        2,211   

Decrease in other assets and accrued interest receivable

     19,352        6,517   

Increase in accrued interest payable and other liabilities

     19,315        5,369   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     182,376        148,685   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Proceeds from maturities and principal paydowns of held to maturity securities

     875,900        846,929   

Purchase of held to maturity securities

     (781,978     (1,345,874

Proceeds from maturities and principal paydowns of available for sale securities

     1,075,249        1,131,749   

Purchase of available for sale securities

     (1,000,000     (999,998

Net (increase) decrease in loans

     (263,587     52,740   

Purchase of bank premises and equipment

     (7,621     (12,253

Proceeds from sale of bank premises, equipment, other real estate and other assets

     10,699        28,184   

Cash and cash equivalents acquired in the purchase of U.S. Bank branches

     —          344,722   

Premium paid for U.S. Bank branches

     —          (13,136

Cash and cash equivalents acquired in the purchase of First Bank branches

     —          379,771  

Premium paid for First Bank branches

     —          (26,876
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (91,338     385,958   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2011     2010  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net increase in noninterest-bearing deposits

   $ 188,717      $ 1,954   

Net increase (decrease) in interest-bearing deposits

     155,408        (636,787

Net (repayments of) proceeds from other short-term borrowings

     (360,000     57,000   

Repayments of other long-term borrowings

     (850     (11,454

Net increase in securities sold under repurchase agreements

     5,507        20,013   

Redemption of junior subordinated debentures

     (7,210     —     

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     4,175        2,220   

Payments of cash dividends

     (24,599     (21,675
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (38,852     (588,729
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   $ 52,186      $ (54,086

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     159,369        195,317   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

   $ 211,555      $ 141,231   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NONCASH ACTIVITIES:

    

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:

    

Cash paid for income taxes

   $ 51,438      $ 48,977   

Cash paid for interest

     36,616        55,659   

Noncash investing and financing activities – acquisition of real estate through foreclosure of collateral

     9,414        33,540   

See notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC.® AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

(UNAUDITED)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.® (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Prosperity Bank ®(the “Bank”) and Prosperity Holdings of Delaware, L.L.C. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company on a consolidated basis, and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. These financial statements and the notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. Operating results for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011 or any other period.

2. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table illustrates the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  
     (In thousands, except per share amounts)  

Net income available to common shareholders

   $ 36,373       $ 32,166       $ 105,343       $ 94,910   

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     46,890         46,640         46,830         46,604   

Potential dilutive common shares

     143         134         183         231   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares and equivalents outstanding

     47,033         46,774         47,013         46,835   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 0.78       $ 0.69       $ 2.25       $ 2.04   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 0.77       $ 0.69       $ 2.24       $ 2.03   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares determined for the basic computation plus the dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested restricted stock granted using the treasury stock method. There were no stock options exercisable at September 30, 2011 and 2010 that would have had an anti-dilutive effect on the above computation.

3. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”)

ASU No. 2010-20, “Receivables (Topic 310)—Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses.” ASU 2010-20 requires entities to provide disclosures designed to facilitate financial statement users’ evaluation of (i) the nature of credit risk inherent in the entity’s portfolio of financing receivables, (ii) how that risk is analyzed and assessed in arriving at the allowance for credit losses and (iii) the changes and reasons for those changes in the allowance for credit losses. Disclosures must be disaggregated by portfolio segment, the level at which an entity develops and documents a systematic method for determining its allowance for credit losses, and class of financing receivable, which is generally a disaggregation of portfolio segment. The required disclosures include, among other things, a rollforward of the allowance for credit losses as well as information about modified, impaired, non-accrual and past due loans and credit quality indicators. ASU 2010-20 became effective for the Company’s financial statements as of December 31, 2010, as it relates to disclosures required as of the end of a reporting period. Disclosures that relate to activity during a reporting period became effective for the Company’s financial statements beginning on January 1, 2011. ASU 2011-01, “Receivables (Topic 310) - Deferral of the Effective Date of Disclosures about Troubled Debt Restructurings in Update No. 2010-20,” temporarily

 

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NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

(UNAUDITED)

 

deferred the effective date for disclosures related to troubled debt restructurings to coincide with the effective date of the then proposed ASU 2011-02, “Receivables (Topic 310)—A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring,” which is further discussed below.

ASU No. 2010-28, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350)—When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units with Zero or Negative Carrying Amounts.” ASU 2010-28 modifies Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those reporting units, an entity is required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. In determining whether it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists, an entity should consider whether there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that an impairment may exist such as if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. ASU 2010-28 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2011 and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

ASU No. 2011-02, “A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring is a Troubled Debt Restructuring”. ASU 2011-02 provides additional guidance or clarification to help determine whether a creditor has granted a concession and whether a debtor is experiencing financial difficulties for purposes of determining whether a restructuring constitutes a troubled debt restructuring. ASU 2011-02 was adopted by the Company on July 1, 2011, and applied retrospectively to restructurings occurring on or after January 1, 2011. The adoption of ASU 2011-02 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

ASU 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820)—Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs.” ASU 2011-04 amends Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” to converge the fair value measurement guidance in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards. ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, changes certain principles in Topic 820 and requires additional fair value disclosures. ASU 2011-04 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011, and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

ASU 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)—Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” ASU 2011-05 amends Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income,” to require that all nonowner changes in shareholders’ equity be presented in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. Additionally, ASU 2011-05 requires entities to present, on the face of the financial statements, reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement or statements where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented. The option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity was eliminated. ASU 2011-05 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011, and is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

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4. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The loan portfolio consists of various types of loans made principally to borrowers located in South Texas, Houston, Central Texas, Bryan/College Station, East Texas and Dallas/Fort Worth and is classified by major type as follows:

 

     September 30,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Commercial and industrial

   $ 422,011       $ 409,426   

Real estate:

     

Construction and land development

     490,193         502,327   

1-4 family residential

     981,388         824,057   

Home equity

     139,553         118,781   

Commercial mortgage

     1,341,628         1,288,023   

Agriculture real estate

     129,467         98,871   

Multi-family residential

     85,076         82,626   

Agriculture

     38,544         41,881   

Consumer (net of unearned discount)

     80,240         87,977   

Other

     29,530         31,054   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 3,737,630       $ 3,485,023   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(i) Commercial and Industrial Loans. In nearly all cases, the Company’s commercial loans are made in the Company’s market areas and are underwritten on the basis of the borrower’s ability to service the debt from income. As a general practice, the Company takes as collateral a lien on any available real estate, equipment or other assets owned by the borrower and obtains a personal guaranty of the borrower or principal. Working capital loans are primarily collateralized by short-term assets whereas term loans are primarily collateralized by long-term assets. In general, commercial loans involve more credit risk than residential mortgage loans and commercial mortgage loans and, therefore, usually yield a higher return. The increased risk in commercial loans is due to the type of collateral securing these loans. The increased risk also derives from the expectation that commercial loans generally will be serviced principally from the operations of the business, and those operations may not be successful. Historical trends have shown these types of loans to have higher delinquencies than mortgage loans. As a result of these additional complexities, variables and risks, commercial loans require more thorough underwriting and servicing than other types of loans.

(ii) Commercial Mortgages. The Company makes commercial mortgage loans collateralized by owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied real estate to finance the purchase of real estate. The Company’s commercial mortgage loans are collateralized by first liens on real estate, typically have variable interest rates (or five year or less fixed rates) and amortize over a 15 to 20 year period. Payments on loans secured by such properties are often dependent on the successful operation or management of the properties. Accordingly, repayment of these loans may be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or the economy to a greater extent than other types of loans. The Company seeks to minimize these risks in a variety of ways, including giving careful consideration to the property’s operating history, future operating projections, current and projected occupancy, location and physical condition in connection with underwriting these loans. The underwriting analysis also includes credit verification, analysis of global cash flow, appraisals and a review of the financial condition of the borrower. At September 30, 2011, approximately 35.7% of the outstanding principal balance of the Company’s commercial real estate loans was secured by owner-occupied properties. At September 30, 2011, the Company had commercial real estate loans totaling $1.92 billion which include the categories of construction and land development loans, commercial mortgage loans and multi-family residential loans.

 

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(iii) 1-4 Family Residential Loans. The Company originates 1-4 family residential mortgage loans collateralized by owner-occupied residential properties located in the Company’s market areas. The Company offers a variety of mortgage loan products which generally are amortized over five to 25 years. Loans collateralized by 1-4 family residential real estate generally have been originated in amounts of no more than 89% of appraised value or have mortgage insurance. The Company requires mortgage title insurance and hazard insurance. The Company has elected to keep all 1-4 family residential loans for its own account rather than selling such loans into the secondary market. By doing so, the Company is able to realize a higher yield on these loans; however, the Company also incurs interest rate risk as well as the risks associated with nonpayments on such loans.

(iv) Construction and Land Development Loans. The Company makes loans to finance the construction of residential and, to a lesser extent, nonresidential properties. Construction loans generally are collateralized by first liens on real estate and have floating interest rates. The Company conducts periodic inspections, either directly or through an agent, prior to approval of periodic draws on these loans. Underwriting guidelines similar to those described above are also used in the Company’s construction lending activities. Construction loans involve additional risks attributable to the fact that loan funds are advanced upon the security of a project under construction, and the project is of uncertain value prior to its completion. Because of uncertainties inherent in estimating construction costs, the market value of the completed project and the effects of governmental regulation on real property, it can be difficult to accurately evaluate the total funds required to complete a project and the related loan to value ratio. As a result of these uncertainties, construction lending often involves the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment dependent, in part, on the success of the ultimate project rather than the ability of a borrower or guarantor to repay the loan. If the Company is forced to foreclose on a project prior to completion, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to recover all of the unpaid portion of the loan. In addition, the Company may be required to fund additional amounts to complete a project and may have to hold the property for an indeterminate period of time. While the Company has underwriting procedures designed to identify what it believes to be acceptable levels of risks in construction lending, no assurance can be given that these procedures will prevent losses from the risks described above.

(v) Agriculture Loans. The Company provides agriculture loans for short-term crop production, including rice, cotton, milo and corn, farm equipment financing and agriculture real estate financing. The Company evaluates agriculture borrowers primarily based on their historical profitability, level of experience in their particular agriculture industry, overall financial capacity and the availability of secondary collateral to withstand economic and natural variations common to the industry. Because agriculture loans present a higher level of risk associated with events caused by nature, the Company routinely makes on-site visits and inspections in order to identify and monitor such risks.

(vi) Consumer Loans. Consumer loans made by the Company include direct credit automobile loans, recreational vehicle loans, boat loans, home improvement loans, home equity loans, personal loans (collateralized and uncollateralized) and deposit account collateralized loans. The terms of these loans typically range from 12 to 120 months and vary based upon the nature of collateral and size of loan. Generally, consumer loans present greater risk than do real estate secured loans, particularly in the case of consumer loans that are unsecured or collateralized by rapidly depreciating assets such as automobiles. In such cases, any repossessed collateral for a defaulted consumer loan may not provide an adequate source of repayment for the outstanding loan balance. The remaining deficiency often does not warrant further substantial collection efforts against the borrower beyond obtaining a deficiency judgment. In addition, consumer loan collections are dependent on the borrower’s continuing financial stability, and thus are more likely to be adversely affected by job loss, divorce, illness or personal bankruptcy. Furthermore, the application of various federal and state laws may limit the amount which can be recovered on such loans.

The Company maintains an independent loan review department that reviews and validates the credit risk program on a periodic basis. Results of these reviews are presented to management. The loan review process complements and reinforces the risk identification and assessment decisions made by lenders and credit personnel, as well as the Company’s policies and procedures.

Concentrations of Credit. Most of the Company’s lending activity occurs within the State of Texas, including the four largest metropolitan areas of Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston and San Antonio. The majority of the Company’s loan portfolio consists of commercial real estate loans and commercial and industrial loans. As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, there were no concentrations of loans related to any single industry in excess of 10% of total loans.

 

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Foreign Loans. The Company has U.S. dollar denominated loans and commitments to borrowers in Mexico. The outstanding balance of these loans and the unfunded amounts available under these commitments were not significant at September 30, 2011 or December 31, 2010.

Related Party Loans. As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, loans outstanding to directors, officers and their affiliates totaled $10.3 million and $12.8 million, respectively. All transactions entered into between the Company and such related parties are done in the ordinary course of business, made on the same terms and conditions as similar transactions with unaffiliated persons.

An analysis of activity with respect to these related-party loans is as follows:

 

     For the Nine
Months Ended
September 30,
2011
    For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2010
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Beginning balance

   $ 12,783      $ 15,540   

New loans and reclassified related loans

     4,068        910   

Repayments

     (6,577     (3,667
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 10,274      $ 12,783   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans. The Company has several procedures in place to assist it in maintaining the overall quality of its loan portfolio. The Company has established underwriting guidelines to be followed by its officers and the Company also monitors its delinquency levels for any negative or adverse trends. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company’s loan portfolio will not become subject to increasing pressures from deteriorating borrower credit due to general economic conditions.

The Company generally places a loan on nonaccrual status and ceases accruing interest when the payment of principal or interest is delinquent for 90 days, or earlier in some cases, unless the loan is in the process of collection and the underlying collateral fully supports the carrying value of the loan.

The Company requires appraisals on loans collateralized by real estate. With respect to potential problem loans, an evaluation of the borrower’s overall financial condition is made to determine the need, if any, for possible writedowns or appropriate additions to the allowance for credit losses.

As of the dates indicated, nonaccrual loans, segregated by class of loans, were as follows:

 

     September 30,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Construction and land development

   $ 487       $ 1,417   

Agriculture and agriculture real estate

     51         11   

1-4 family (includes home equity)

     2,193         1,559   

Commercial real estate (commercial mortgage and multi-family residential)

     909         235   

Commercial and industrial

     1,418         1,179   

Consumer and other

     47         38   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 5,105       $ 4,439   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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An age analysis of past due loans, segregated by class of loans, as of September 30, 2011 was as follows:

 

     As of September 30, 2011  
     Loans
30-89 Days
Past Due
     Loans
90 or More
Days
Past Due
     Total Past
Due Loans
     Current
Loans
     Accruing
Loans 90 or
More Days
Past Due
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Construction and land development

   $ 1,320       $ 398       $ 1,718       $ 488,475       $ —     

Agriculture and agriculture real estate

     366         9         375         167,636         —     

1-4 family (includes home equity)

     2,820         1,362         4,182         1,116,759         16   

Commercial real estate (commercial mortgage and multi- family residential)

     6,893         898         7,791         1,418,913         —     

Commercial and industrial

     690         1,365         2,055         419,956         —     

Consumer and other

     125         44         169         109,601         4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 12,214       $ 4,076       $ 16,290       $ 3,721,340       $ 20   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table presents information regarding past due loans and nonperforming assets at the dates indicated:

 

     September 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Nonaccrual loans

   $ 5,105      $ 4,439   

Accruing loans 90 or more days past due

     20        189   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total nonperforming loans

     5,125        4,628   

Repossessed assets

     22        161   

Other real estate

     8,216        11,053   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total nonperforming assets

   $ 13,363      $ 15,842   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nonperforming assets to total loans and other real estate

     0.36     0.45

The Company had $13.4 million in nonperforming assets at September 30, 2011 compared with $15.8 million at December 31, 2010. If interest on nonaccrual loans had been accrued under the original loan terms, approximately $156,000 would have been recorded as income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Impaired Loans. Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments. Impairment is evaluated in total for smaller-balance loans of a similar nature and on an individual loan basis for other loans. If a loan is impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary, so that the loan is reported net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible.

 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

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Impaired loans as of September 30, 2011 are set forth in the following table. No interest income was recognized on impaired loans subsequent to their classification as impaired.

 

     September 30, 2011  
     Recorded
Investment
     Unpaid
Principal
Balance
     Related
Allowance
     Average Recorded
Investment Quarter
to Date
     Average Recorded
Investment Year to
Date
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

With no related allowance recorded:

              

Construction and land development

   $ 48       $ 48       $ —         $ 33       $ 48   

Agriculture and agriculture real estate

     6         7         —           6         5   

1-4 family (includes home equity)

     704         735         —           452         349   

Commercial real estate (commercial mortgage and multi-family residential)

     579         606         —           783         578   

Commercial and industrial

     51         52         —           175         258   

Consumer and other

     5         5         —           4         4   

With an allowance recorded:

              

Construction and land development

     476         476         122         292         510   

Agriculture and agriculture real estate

     45         47         40         28         19   

1-4 family (includes home equity)

     1,579         1,602         638         941         818   

Commercial real estate (commercial mortgage and multi-family residential)

     693         693         222         499         314   

Commercial and industrial

     1,378         2,580         624         949         779   

Consumer and other

     42         53         29         27         25   

Total:

              

Construction and land development

     524         524         122         325         558   

Agriculture and agriculture real estate

     51         54         40         34         24   

1-4 family (includes home equity)

     2,283         2,337         638         1,393         1,167   

Commercial real estate (commercial mortgage and multi-family residential)

     1,272         1,299         222         1,282         892   

Commercial and industrial

     1,429         2,632         624         1,124         1,037   

Consumer and other

     47         58         29         31         29   

Credit Quality Indicators. As part of the ongoing monitoring of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio and methodology for calculating the allowance for credit losses, management assigns and tracks loan risk grades to be used as credit quality indicators. The following is a general description of the loan risk grades used (1-7):

Grade 1 – Credits in this category are of the highest standards of credit quality with virtually no risk of loss. These borrowers would represent top rated companies and individuals with unquestionable financial standing with excellent global cash flow coverage, net worth, liquidity and collateral coverage and/or secured by CD/savings accounts.

Grade 2 – Credits in this category are not immune from risk but are well-protected by the collateral and paying capacity of the borrower. These loans may exhibit a minor unfavorable credit factor, but the overall credit is sufficiently strong to minimize the possibility of loss.

 

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Grade 3 – Credits graded 3 constitute an undue and unwarranted credit risk, however the factors do not rise to a level of substandard. These credits have potential weaknesses and/or declining trends that, if not corrected, could expose the Bank to risk at a future date. Credits graded 3 are monitored on the Bank’s internally generated watch list and evaluated on a quarterly basis.

Grade 4 – Credits in this category are deemed “substandard” loans in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Loans in this category have well-defined weakness that, if not corrected, could make default of principal and interest possible, but it is not yet certain. Loans in this category are still accruing interest and may be dependent upon secondary sources of repayment and/or collateral liquidation.

Grade 5 – Credits in this category are deemed “substandard” and “impaired” pursuant to regulatory guidelines. As such, the Bank has determined that it is probable that less than 100% of the principal and interest will be collected. Loans graded 5 are individually evaluated for a specific reserve valuation and will typically have the accrual of interest stopped.

Grade 6 – Credits in this category include “doubtful” loans in accordance with regulatory guidance. Such loans are on nonaccrual and factors have indicated a loss is imminent. These loans are also deemed “impaired.” While a specific reserve may be in place while the loan and collateral is being evaluated these loans are typically charged down to an amount the Bank deems can be collected.

Grade 7 – Credits in this category are deemed a “loss” in accordance with regulatory guidelines and charged off or charged down. The Bank may continue collection efforts and may have partial recovery in the future.

The following table presents loan risk grades and classified loans by class of loan at September 30, 2011. Classified loans include loans in risk grades 5, 6 and 7.

 

     Construction
and Land
Development
     Agriculture
and
Agriculture
Real Estate
     1-4 Family
(Includes Home
Equity)
     Commercial
Real Estate
(Commercial
Mortgage and
Multi-Family)
     Commercial
and Industrial
     Consumer and
Other
     Total  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Grade 1

   $ —         $ 3,172       $ —         $ —         $ 51,111       $ 29,633       $ 83,916   

Grade 2

     472,450         164,484         1,105,416         1,388,799         367,774         80,087         3,579,010   

Grade 3

     2,473         304         9,453         12,355         991         —           25,576   

Grade 4

     14,746         —           3,789         24,279         705         4         43,523   

Grade 5

     524         51         2,240         1,271         1,061         46         5,193   

Grade 6

     —           —           43         —           369         —           412   

Grade 7

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 490,193       $ 168,011       $ 1,120,941       $ 1,426,704       $ 422,011       $ 109,770       $ 3,737,630   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

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The following table presents risk grades and classified loans by class of loan at December 31, 2010. Classified loans include loans in risk grades 5, 6 and 7.

 

     Construction
and Land
Development
     Agriculture
and
Agriculture
Real Estate
     1-4 Family
(Includes Home
Equity)
     Commercial
Real Estate
(Commercial
Mortgage and
Multi-Family)
     Commercial
and Industrial
     Consumer and
Other
     Total  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Grade 1

   $ —         $ 4,057       $ —         $ —         $ 41,455       $ 35,188       $ 80,700   

Grade 2

     479,443         136,607         930,110         1,335,222         364,150         83,798         3,329,330   

Grade 3

     4,492         —           6,571         13,165         858         1         25,087   

Grade 4

     16,937         77         4,663         22,041         1,882         14         45,614   

Grade 5

     1,455         11         1,425         221         287         30         3,429   

Grade 6

     —           —           69         —           794         —           863   

Grade 7

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 502,327       $ 140,752       $ 942,838       $ 1,370,649       $ 409,426       $ 119,031       $ 3,485,023   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Allowance for Credit Losses. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation established through charges to earnings in the form of a provision for credit losses. Management has established an allowance for credit losses which it believes is adequate for estimated losses in the Company’s loan portfolio. The amount of the allowance for credit losses is affected by the following: (i) charge-offs of loans that occur when loans are deemed uncollectible and decrease the allowance, (ii) recoveries on loans previously charged off that increase the allowance and (iii) provisions for credit losses charged to earnings that increase the allowance. Based on an evaluation of the loan portfolio and consideration of the factors listed below, management presents a quarterly review of the allowance for credit losses to the Bank’s Board of Directors, indicating any change in the allowance since the last review and any recommendations as to adjustments in the allowance.

The Company’s allowance for credit losses consists of two components: a specific valuation allowance based on probable losses on specifically identified loans and a general valuation allowance based on historical loan loss experience, general economic conditions and other qualitative risk factors both internal and external to the Company.

In setting the specific valuation allowance, the Company follows a loan review program to evaluate the credit risk in the loan portfolio. Through this loan review process, the Company maintains an internal list of impaired loans which, along with the delinquency list of loans, helps management assess the overall quality of the loan portfolio and the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses. All loans that have been identified as impaired are reviewed on a quarterly basis in order to determine whether a specific reserve is required. For each impaired loan, the Company allocates a specific loan loss reserve primarily based on the value of the collateral securing the impaired loan in accordance with ASC Topic 310, Receivables. The specific reserves are determined on an individual loan basis. Loans for which specific reserves are provided are excluded from the general valuation allowance described below.

In determining the amount of the general valuation allowance, management considers factors such as historical loan loss experience, industry diversification of the Company’s commercial loan portfolio, concentration risk of specific loan types, the volume, growth and composition of the Company’s loan portfolio, current economic conditions that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay and the value of collateral, the evaluation of the Company’s loan portfolio through its internal loan review process, general economic conditions and other qualitative risk factors both internal and external to the Company and other relevant factors in accordance with ASC Topic 450, Contingencies. Based on a review of these factors for each loan type, the Company applies an estimated percentage to the outstanding balance of each loan type, excluding any loan that has a specific reserve allocated to it. The Company uses this information to establish the amount of the general valuation allowance.

 

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In connection with its review of the loan portfolio, the Company considers risk elements attributable to particular loan types or categories in assessing the quality of individual loans. Some of the risk elements include:

 

   

for 1-4 family residential mortgage loans, the borrower’s ability to repay the loan, including a consideration of the debt to income ratio and employment and income stability, the loan to value ratio, and the age, condition and marketability of collateral;

 

   

for commercial mortgage loans and multifamily residential loans, the debt service coverage ratio (income from the property in excess of operating expenses compared to loan payment requirements), operating results of the owner in the case of owner-occupied properties, the loan to value ratio, the age and condition of the collateral and the volatility of income, property value and future operating results typical of properties of that type;

 

   

for construction and land development loans, the perceived feasibility of the project including the ability to sell developed lots or improvements constructed for resale or the ability to lease property constructed for lease, the quality and nature of contracts for presale or prelease, if any, experience and ability of the developer and loan to value ratio;

 

   

for commercial and industrial loans, the operating results of the commercial, industrial or professional enterprise, the borrower’s business, professional and financial ability and expertise, the specific risks and volatility of income and operating results typical for businesses in that category and the value, nature and marketability of collateral;

 

   

for agricultural real estate loans, the experience and financial capability of the borrower, projected debt service coverage of the operations of the borrower and loan to value ratio; and

 

   

for non-real estate agricultural loans, the operating results, experience and financial capability of the borrower, historical and expected market conditions and the value, nature and marketability of collateral.

In addition, for each category, the Company considers secondary sources of income and the financial strength and credit history of the borrower and any guarantors.

At September 30, 2011, the allowance for credit losses totaled $52.5 million or 1.40% of total loans. At December 31, 2010, the allowance aggregated $51.6 million or 1.48% of total loans.

 

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

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The following table details the recorded investment in loans and activity in the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.

 

     Construction
and Land
Development
    Agriculture
and
Agriculture
Real Estate
     1-4 Family
(Including
Home
Equity)
    Commercial
Real Estate
(Commercial
Mortgage and
Multi-Family)
    Commercial
and
Industrial
    Consumer
and Other
    Total  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Allowance for credit losses:

               

Beginning balance

   $ 15,304      $ 271       $ 9,724      $ 21,239      $ 3,891      $ 1,155      $ 51,584   

Provision for credit losses

     (1,894     237         1,919        2,307        887        594        4,050   

Charge-offs

     (1,325     —           (524     (774     (909     (908     (4,440

Recoveries

     370        1         6        6        416        520        1,319   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net charge-offs

     (955     1         (518     (768     (493     (388     (3,121
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

     12,455        509         11,125        22,778        4,285        1,361        52,513   

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

     122        40         638        222        624        29        1,675   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

   $ 12,333      $ 469       $ 10,487      $ 22,556      $ 3,661      $ 1,332      $ 50,838   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans:

               

Ending balance: individually evaluated for impairment

     17,742        354         15,526        37,905        3,126        50        74,703   

Ending balance: collectively evaluated for impairment

     472,451        167,657         1,105,415        1,388,799        418,885        109,720        3,662,927   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 490,193      $ 168,011       $ 1,120,941      $ 1,426,704      $ 422,011      $ 109,770      $ 3,737,630   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Troubled Debt Restructurings. The restructuring of a loan is considered a “troubled debt restructuring” if both (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulties and (ii) the creditor has granted a concession. Concessions may include interest rate reductions or below market interest rates, principal forgiveness, restructuring amortization schedules and other actions intended to minimize potential losses. Effective July 1, 2011, the Company adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2011-02, “Receivables (Topic 310)—A Creditor’s Determination of Whether a Restructuring Is a Troubled Debt Restructuring.” As such, the Company reassessed all loan modifications occurring since January 1, 2011 for identification as troubled debt restructurings.

 

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PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC. ® AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

(UNAUDITED)

 

The Company had the following troubled debt restructurings outstanding as of the dates indicated:

 

     As of September 30,  
     2011      2010  
     Number of
Contracts
     Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
     Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
     Number of
Contracts
     Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
     Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Troubled Debt Restructurings

                 

Construction and land development

     —         $ —         $ —           —         $ —         $ —     

Agriculture and agriculture real estate

     —           —           —           —           —           —     

1-4 Family (includes home equity)

     4         109         91         —           —           —     

Commercial real estate (commercial mortgage and multi-family)

     2         5,264         5,218         1         2,560         2,517   

Commercial and industrial

     3         114         96         1         90         73   

Consumer and other

     1         15         13         1         15         13   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     10         5,502         5,418         3         2,665         2,603   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2011, there have been no defaults on any loans that were modified as troubled debt restructurings during the preceding twelve months. Default is determined at 90 or more days past due. The modifications primarily related to extending the amortization periods of the loans, which includes loans modified during bankruptcy. The Company did not grant principal reductions on any restructured loan. Loans restructured during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2011 totaled $128,000. The remaining restructured loans are performing and accruing loans. These modifications did not have a material impact on the Company’s determination of the allowance for credit losses.

5. FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures. ASC Topic 820, which defines fair value, addresses aspects of the expanding application of fair value accounting and establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value. Fair value represents the estimated price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability, otherwise known as an “exit price”.

Fair Value Hierarchy

ASC Topic 820 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. In accordance with ASC Topic 820, these inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

   

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 1 assets include U.S. Treasury securities that are highly liquid and are actively traded in over-the-counter markets.

 

   

Level 2—Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities) or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. The Company’s Level 2 assets include U.S. government and agency mortgage-backed debt securities, corporate securities, municipal bonds and CRA funds.

 

   

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair values requires significant management judgment or estimation.

In determining the appropriate levels, the Company performs a detailed analysis of the assets and liabilities that are subject to ASC Topic 820.

 

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PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC. ® AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

(UNAUDITED)

 

The following table summarizes financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2011, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Available for sale securities (at fair value):

           

States and political subdivisions (including QZAB)

   $ —         $ 47,935       $ —         $ 47,935   

Corporate debt securities and other

     —           9,306         —           9,306   

Collateralized mortgage obligations

     —           808         —           808   

Mortgage-backed securities

     —           298,104         —           298,104   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL

   $ —         $ 356,153       $ —         $ 356,153   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). These instruments include other real estate owned, repossessed assets and impaired loans per ASC Topic 310, Receivables. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company had additions to impaired loans of $5.8 million and additions to other real estate owned of $9.4 million, of which $4.4 million and $2.6 million were outstanding at September 30, 2011, respectively. The remaining financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis that were recorded in 2011 and remained outstanding at September 30, 2011 were not significant.

The fair value of an asset or liability is the price that would be received to sell that asset or paid to transfer that liability in an orderly transaction occurring in the principal market (or most advantageous market in the absence of a principal market) for such asset or liability. In estimating fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. Such valuation techniques are consistently applied. Inputs to valuation techniques include the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. FASB ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy for valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs.

These fair value disclosures represent the Company’s estimates based on relevant market information and information about the financial instruments. Fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of the various instruments and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in the above methodologies and assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

Cash and Cash Equivalents—For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Federal Funds Sold—For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.

Securities —For securities held as investments, fair value equals quoted market price, if available. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.

Loans Held for Investment—For fixed rate loans and certain homogeneous categories of loans (such as some residential mortgages and other consumer loans), fair value is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the risk-free Treasury rate for the applicable maturity, adjusted for servicing and credit risk. The carrying value of variable rate loans approximates fair value because the loans reprice frequently to current market rates.

 

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PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC. ® AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

(UNAUDITED)

 

Deposits—The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Junior Subordinated Debentures—The fair value of the junior subordinated debentures is calculated using the quoted market prices, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar subordinated debentures.

Other Borrowings—Rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value of existing debt using a discounted cash flows methodology.

Securities Sold Under Repurchase Agreements—The fair value of securities sold under repurchase agreements is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments—The fair value of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreement and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. The Company’s off-balance sheet commitments are funded at current market rates at the date they are drawn upon. It is management’s opinion that the fair value of these commitments would approximate their carrying value, if drawn upon.

FASB ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosure of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or non-recurring basis. The carrying amount and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments for the dates indicated are as follows:

 

     September 30, 2011      December 31, 2010  
     Carrying Amount      Estimated Fair Value      Carrying Amount      Estimated Fair Value  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Financial assets:

           

Cash and due from banks

   $ 211,261       $ 211,261       $ 158,975       $ 158,975   

Federal funds sold

     294         294         393         393   

Available for sale securities

     356,153         356,153         428,553         428,553   

Held to maturity securities

     4,074,377         4,252,814         4,188,563         4,310,807   

Loans held for investment (net of allowance for credit losses)

     3,685,117         3,695,945         3,433,439         3,421,488   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 8,327,202       $ 8,516,467       $ 8,209,923       $ 8,320,216   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

           

Deposits

   $ 7,798,739       $ 7,808,917       $ 7,454,920       $ 7,467,523   

Other borrowings

     13,583         15,912         374,433         375,882   

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

     66,166         66,166         60,659         60,659   

Junior subordinated debentures

     85,055         79,485         92,265         92,284   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 7,963,543       $ 7,970,480       $ 7,982,277       $ 7,996,348   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information available to management as of the dates indicated. Although management is not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair value amounts, such amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial statements since those dates and, therefore, current estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.

 

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PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC. ® AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

(UNAUDITED)

 

6. GOODWILL AND CORE DEPOSIT INTANGIBLES

Changes in the carrying amount of the Company’s goodwill and core deposit intangibles (CDI) for nine months ended September 30, 2011 were as follows:

 

     Goodwill      Core Deposit Intangibles  
     ( Dollars in thousands)  

Balance as of December 31, 2010

   $ 924,258       $ 28,775   

Amortization

     —           (5,901

Acquisition of First Bank branches

     279         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance as of September 30, 2011

   $ 924,537       $ 22,874   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Purchase accounting adjustments to prior year acquisitions were made to adjust deferred tax asset and liability balances. Goodwill is recorded on the acquisition date of each entity. The Company may record subsequent adjustments to goodwill for amounts undeterminable at acquisition date, such as deferred taxes and real estate valuations, and therefore the goodwill amounts reflected in the table above may change accordingly. The Company initially records the total premium paid on acquisitions as goodwill. After finalizing the valuation, core deposit intangibles are identified and reclassified from goodwill to core deposit intangibles on the balance sheet. This reclassification has no effect on total assets, liabilities, shareholders’ equity, net income or cash flows. Management performs an evaluation annually, and more frequently if a triggering event occurs, of whether any impairment of the goodwill and other intangibles has occurred. If any such impairment is determined, a write down is recorded. As of September 30, 2011, there were no impairments recorded on goodwill or other intangibles.

Core deposit intangibles are amortized on an accelerated basis over their estimated lives, which the Company believes is between 8 and 10 years. Gross core deposit intangibles outstanding were $79.2 million at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. Net core deposit intangibles outstanding were $22.9 million and $28.8 million at the same dates, respectively. Amortization expense related to intangible assets totaled $1.9 million and $2.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $5.9 million and $6.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The estimated aggregate future amortization expense for intangible assets remaining as of September 30, 2011 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

Remaining 2011

   $ 1,879   

2012

     6,347   

2013

     4,465   

2014

     3,314   

2015

     2,804   

Thereafter

     4,065   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 22,874   
  

 

 

 

 

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PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC. ® AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

(UNAUDITED)

 

7. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

At September 30, 2011, the Company had three stock-based employee compensation plans and one stock option plan assumed in connection with acquisitions under which no additional options will be granted. Two of the three plans adopted by the Company have expired and therefore no additional awards may be issued under those plans. The Company accounts for stock-based employee compensation plans using the fair value-based method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 718. ASC Topic 718 was effective for companies in 2006; however, the Company has been recognizing compensation expense since January 1, 2003. The Company recognized $2.6 million and $2.2 million in stock-based compensation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $961,000 and $729,000 in stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. There was approximately $870,000 and $684,000 of income tax benefit recorded for the stock-based compensation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $322,000 and $214,000 of income tax benefit recorded for the stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The Company has granted shares of common stock subject to forfeiture restrictions (“restricted stock”) to certain directors and associates under the Company’s 2004 Stock Incentive Plan. The awardee is not entitled to the delivery of the shares until the forfeiture restrictions lapse, which is generally over a 1 to 5 year period; however, the awardee is entitled to receive dividends on and vote the shares prior to the lapse of such restrictions. The shares granted do not have a cost to the awardee and the only requirement of the lapse of the forfeiture restriction is continued service to the Company. Compensation cost related to restricted stock is calculated based on the fair value of the shares at the date of grant. If the awardee leaves the Company before the forfeiture restrictions lapse, the unvested shares are forfeited. As of September 30, 2011, there were 385,150 shares of restricted stock outstanding with a weighted average grant date fair value of $37.31.

Stock options are issued at the current market price on the date of the grant, subject to a pre-determined vesting period with a contractual term of 10 years. Options assumed in connection with acquisitions have contractual terms as established in the original option grant agreements entered into prior to acquisition. The fair value of stock options granted is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized ratably over the requisite service period for all awards.

The fair value of options was estimated using an option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

 

     September 30,  
     2011     2010  

Expected life in years

     5.30        5.18   

Risk free interest rate

     3.67     3.86

Volatility

     20.98     21.20

Dividend yield

     1.25     1.25

 

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PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC. ® AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

(UNAUDITED)

 

A summary of changes in outstanding vested and unvested options during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is set forth below:

 

     Number of
Options
    Weighted Average
Exercise Price
     Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Term
     Aggregate Intrinsic
Value
 
     (In thousands)                   (In thousands)  

Options outstanding, beginning of period

     696      $ 27.24         

Options granted

     —          —           

Options forfeited

     —          —           

Options exercised

     (171     24.48         
  

 

 

         

Options outstanding, end of period

     525      $ 28.18         4.11       $ 2,362   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options vested or expected to vest

     509      $ 27.90         4.07       $ 2,432   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options exercisable, end of period

     271      $ 27.06         3.49       $ 1,520   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

No options were granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. The total intrinsic value of the options exercised during both the nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $1.4 million. The total fair value of options vested during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 was $368,000 and $302,000, respectively.

A summary of changes in unvested options is set forth below:

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2011      2010  
     Number of
Options
    Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value
     Number of
Options
    Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value
 
     (In thousands)            (In thousands)        

Unvested options outstanding, beginning of period

     313      $ 6.89         376      $ 6.78   

Options granted

     —          —           —          —     

Unvested options forfeited

     —          —           (15     6.94   

Options vested

     (59     6.31         (51     5.94   
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

Unvested options outstanding, end of period

     254      $ 6.96         310      $ 6.88   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Company received $4.2 million and $2.2 million in cash from the exercise of stock options during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. There was no tax benefit realized from option exercises of the stock-based compensation arrangements during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.

As of September 30, 2011, there was $9.4 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.7 years.

 

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PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC. ® AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

(UNAUDITED)

 

8. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ITEMS

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes the Company’s contractual obligations and other commitments to make future payments as of September 30, 2011 (other than deposit obligations). The payments do not include prepayment options that may be available to the Company. The Company’s future cash payments associated with its contractual obligations pursuant to its junior subordinated debentures, FHLB notes payable and operating leases as of September 30, 2011 are summarized below. Payments for junior subordinated debentures include interest of $49.5 million that will be paid over the future periods. The future floating rate interest payments were determined based on the 3-month LIBOR in effect at September 30, 2011. The current principal balance of the junior subordinated debentures at September 30, 2011 was $85.1 million. Payments for FHLB notes payable include interest of $3.6 million that will be paid over the future periods. Payments related to leases are based on actual payments specified in underlying contracts.

 

     Payments due in:  
     Remaining
Fiscal 2011
     Fiscal
2012-2013
     Fiscal
2014-2015
     Thereafter      Total  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Junior subordinated debentures

   $ 1,108       $ 4,431       $ 4,431       $ 124,615       $ 134,585   

Federal Home Loan Bank notes payable

     827         3,356         3,836         9,212         17,231   

Operating leases

     1,342         9,435         5,254         1,426         17,457   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 3,277       $ 17,222       $ 13,521       $ 135,253       $ 169,273   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Off-Balance Sheet Items

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into various transactions, which, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, are not included in its consolidated balance sheets. The Company enters into these transactions to meet the financing needs of its customers. These transactions include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit, which involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company’s commitments associated with outstanding standby letters of credit and commitments to extend credit as of September 30, 2011 are summarized below. Since commitments associated with letters of credit and commitments to extend credit may expire unused, the amounts shown do not necessarily reflect the actual future cash funding requirements:

 

     Remaining
Fiscal 2011
     Fiscal
2012-2013
     Fiscal
2014-2015
     Thereafter      Total  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Standby letters of credit

   $ 2,517       $ 9,286       $ 3,357       $ 54      $ 15,214   

Commitments to extend credit

     78,931         245,131         8,301         120,371         452,734   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 81,448       $ 254,417       $ 11,658       $ 120,425       $ 467,948   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

9. PENDING ACQUISTION

On September 13, 2011, the Company announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Texas Bankers, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Texas, Austin, Texas.

Texas Bankers, Inc. operates three (3) banking offices in the Austin, Texas CMSA including a location in Rollingwood, which will be consolidated with the Company’s Westlake location and remain in Bank of Texas’ Rollingwood banking office; one in downtown Austin which will be consolidated into the Company’s downtown Austin location and another in Thorndale. As of September 30, 2011, Texas Bankers reported total assets of $70.8 million, loans of $30.5 million and deposits of $63.1 million.

Under the terms of the definitive agreement, the Company will issue 315,000 shares of common stock for all outstanding shares of Texas Bankers capital stock, subject to certain conditions and potential adjustments. The transaction is expected to be consummated during the first quarter of 2012, although delays may occur.

 

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

Special Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements and financial discussion and analysis contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. Many possible events or factors could affect the future financial results and performance of the Company and could cause such results or performance to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. These possible events or factors include, without limitation:

 

   

changes in the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which the Company conducts operations resulting in, among other things, a deterioration in credit quality or reduced demand for credit, including the result and effect on the Company’s loan portfolio and allowance for credit losses;

 

   

changes in interest rates and market prices, which could reduce the Company’s net interest margins, asset valuations and expense expectations;

 

   

changes in the levels of loan prepayments and the resulting effects on the value of the Company’s loan portfolio;

 

   

changes in local economic and business conditions which adversely affect the Company’s customers and their ability to transact profitable business with the company, including the ability of the Company’s borrowers to repay their loans according to their terms or a change in the value of the related collateral;

 

   

increased competition for deposits and loans adversely affecting rates and terms;

 

   

the timing, impact and other uncertainties of any future acquisitions, including the Company’s ability to identify suitable future acquisition candidates, the success or failure in the integration of their operations, and the ability to enter new markets successfully and capitalize on growth opportunities;

 

   

the possible impairment of goodwill associated with an acquisition and possible adverse short-term effects on the results of operations;

 

   

increased credit risk in the Company’s assets and increased operating risk caused by a material change in commercial, consumer and/or real estate loans as a percentage of the total loan portfolio;

 

   

the concentration of the Company’s loan portfolio in loans collateralized by real estate;

 

   

the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of and provisions made to the allowance for credit losses;

 

   

changes in the availability of funds resulting in increased costs or reduced liquidity;

 

   

a deterioration or downgrade in the credit quality and credit agency ratings of the securities in the Company’s securities portfolio;

 

   

increased asset levels and changes in the composition of assets and the resulting impact on the Company’s capital levels and regulatory capital ratios;

 

   

the Company’s ability to acquire, operate and maintain cost effective and efficient systems without incurring unexpectedly difficult or expensive but necessary technological changes;

 

   

the loss of senior management or operating personnel and the potential inability to hire qualified personnel at reasonable compensation levels;

 

   

government intervention in the U.S. financial system;

 

   

changes in statutes and government regulations or their interpretations applicable to financial holding companies and the Company’s present and future banking and other subsidiaries, including changes in tax requirements and tax rates;

 

   

increases in FDIC deposit insurance assessments;

 

   

acts of terrorism, an outbreak of hostilities or other international or domestic calamities, weather or other acts of God and other matters beyond the Company’s control; and

 

   

other risks and uncertainties listed from time to time in the Company’s reports and documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A forward-looking statement may include a statement of the assumptions or bases underlying the forward-looking statement. The Company believes it has chosen these assumptions or bases in good faith and that they are reasonable. However, the Company cautions you that assumptions or bases almost always vary from actual results, and the differences

 

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between assumptions or bases and actual results can be material. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations analyzes the major elements of the Company’s interim consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. This section should be read in conjunction with the Company’s interim consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this report and with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and other detailed information appearing in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

OVERVIEW

The Company, a Texas corporation, was formed in 1983 as a vehicle to acquire the former Allied First Bank in Edna, Texas which was chartered in 1949 as The First National Bank of Edna. The Company is a registered financial holding company that derives substantially all of its revenues and income from the operation of its bank subsidiary, Prosperity Bank® (“Prosperity Bank®” or the “Bank”). The Bank provides a wide array of financial products and services to small and medium-sized businesses and consumers. As of September 30, 2011, the Bank operated one hundred seventy-five (175) full-service banking locations; with sixty (60) in the Houston area, twenty (20) in the South Texas area including Corpus Christi and Victoria, thirty-three (33) in the Central Texas, ten (10) in the Bryan/College Station area, twenty-one (21) in East Texas and thirty-one (31) in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area. The Company’s headquarters are located at Prosperity Bank Plaza, 4295 San Felipe in Houston, Texas and its telephone number is (281) 269-7199. The Company’s website address is www.prosperitybanktx.com. Information contained on the Company’s website is not incorporated by reference into this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and is not part of this or any other report.

The Company generates the majority of its revenues from interest income on loans, service charges on customer accounts and income from investment in securities. The revenues are partially offset by interest expense paid on deposits and other borrowings and non-interest expenses such as administrative and occupancy expenses. Net interest income is the difference between interest income on earning assets such as loans and securities and interest expense on liabilities such as deposits and borrowings which are used to fund those assets. The level of interest rates and the volume and mix of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities impact net interest income and margin.

Three principal components of the Company’s growth strategy are internal growth, stringent cost control practices and strategic merger transactions. The Company focuses on continual internal growth. Each banking center is operated as a separate profit center, maintaining separate data with respect to its net interest income, efficiency ratio, deposit growth, loan growth and overall profitability. Banking center presidents and managers are accountable for performance in these areas and compensated accordingly. The Company also focuses on maintaining stringent cost control practices and policies. The Company has invested significantly in the infrastructure required to centralize many of its critical operations, such as data processing and loan application processing. Management believes that this centralized infrastructure can accommodate substantial additional growth while enabling the Company to minimize operational costs through certain economies of scale. The Company also intends to continue to seek expansion opportunities.

Total assets were $9.57 billion at September 30, 2011 compared with $9.48 billion at December 31, 2010, an increase of $90.5 million or 1.0%. Total loans were $3.74 billion at September 30, 2011 compared with $3.49 billion at December 31, 2010, an increase of $252.6 million or 7.2%. Total deposits were $7.80 billion at September 30, 2011 compared with $7.45 billion at December 31, 2010, an increase of $343.8 million or 4.6%. Shareholders’ equity increased $89.0 million or 6.1%, to $1.54 billion at September 30, 2011 compared with $1.45 billion at December 31, 2010.

PENDING ACQUISTION

On September 13, 2011, the Company announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Texas Bankers, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Texas, Austin, Texas.

Texas Bankers, Inc. operates three (3) banking offices in the Austin, Texas CMSA including a location in Rollingwood, which will be consolidated with the Company’s Westlake location and remain in Bank of Texas’ Rollingwood banking office; one in downtown Austin which will be consolidated into the Company’s downtown Austin location and another in Thorndale. As of September 30, 2011, Texas Bankers reported total assets of $70.8 million, loans of $30.5 million and deposits of $63.1 million.

Under the terms of the definitive agreement, the Company will issue 315,000 shares of common stock for all outstanding shares of Texas Bankers capital stock, subject to certain conditions and potential adjustments. The transaction is expected to be consummated during the first quarter of 2012, although delays may occur.

 

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Company’s accounting policies are integral to understanding the financial results reported. Accounting policies are described in detail in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. The Company believes that of its significant accounting policies, the following may involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity:

Allowance for Credit Losses—The allowance for credit losses is established through charges to earnings in the form of a provision for credit losses. Management has established an allowance for credit losses which it believes is adequate for estimated losses in the Company’s loan portfolio. Based on an evaluation of the loan portfolio, management presents a monthly review of the allowance for credit losses to the Bank’s Board of Directors, indicating any change in the allowance since the last review and any recommendations as to adjustments in the allowance. In making its evaluation, management considers factors such as historical loan loss experience, industry diversification of the Company’s commercial loan portfolio, the amount of nonperforming assets and related collateral, the volume, growth and composition of the Company’s loan portfolio, current economic conditions that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay and the value of collateral, the evaluation of the Company’s loan portfolio through its internal loan review process and other relevant factors. Portions of the allowance may be allocated for specific credits; however, the entire allowance is available for any credit that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off. Charge-offs occur when loans are deemed to be uncollectible. The allowance for credit losses includes allowance allocations calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 310, “Receivables,” and allowance allocations determined in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 450, “Contingencies.”

Goodwill and Intangible Assets—Goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives are subject to an impairment test at least annually, or more often, if events or circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of Prosperity Bank, the Company’s only reporting unit with assigned goodwill, is below the carrying value of its equity. Goodwill is tested for impairment using a two-step process that begins with an estimation of the fair value of the Company’s reporting unit compared with its carrying value. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, a second test is completed comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill to its carrying value to measure the amount of impairment. The Company estimated the fair value of its reporting unit through several valuation techniques that consider, among other things, the historical and current financial position and results of operations of the Company, general economic and market conditions and exit prices for recent market transactions. The Company had no intangible assets with indefinite useful lives at September 30, 2011. Other identifiable intangible assets that are subject to amortization are amortized on an accelerated basis over the years expected to be benefited, which the Company believes is between eight and ten years. These amortizable intangible assets are reviewed for impairment if circumstances indicate their value may not be recoverable based on a comparison of fair value to carrying value. Based on the Company’s annual goodwill impairment test as of September 30, 2011, management does not believe any of its goodwill is impaired as of September 30, 2011 because the fair value of the Company’s equity exceeded its carrying value. While the Company believes no impairment existed at September 30, 2011, under accounting standards applicable at that date, different conditions or assumptions, or changes in cash flows or profitability, if significantly negative or unfavorable, could have a material adverse effect on the outcome of the Company’s impairment evaluation and financial condition or future results of operations.

Stock-Based Compensation—The Company accounts for stock-based employee compensation plans using the fair value-based method of accounting in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation. ASC 718 was effective for companies in 2006; however, the Company had been recognizing compensation expense since January 1, 2003. The Company’s results of operations reflect compensation expense for all employee stock-based compensation, including the unvested portion of stock options granted prior to 2003. ASC 718 requires that management make assumptions including stock price volatility and employee turnover that are utilized to measure compensation expense. The fair value of stock options granted is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. This model requires the input of subjective assumptions.

Other-Than-Temporarily Impaired Securities—The Company’s available for sale securities portfolio is reported at fair value. When the fair value of a security is below its amortized cost, and depending on the length of time the condition exists and the extent the fair market value is below amortized cost, additional analysis is performed to determine whether an impairment exists. Available for sale and held to maturity securities are analyzed quarterly for possible other-than-temporary impairment. The analysis considers (i) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (iii) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (iv) whether the entity has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. Often, the information available to conduct these assessments is limited and rapidly changing, making estimates of fair value subject to judgment. If actual information or conditions are different than estimated, the extent of the impairment of the security may be different than previously estimated, which could have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net income available to common shareholders was $36.4 million ($0.77 per common share on a diluted basis) for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 compared with $32.2 million ($0.69 per common share on a diluted basis) for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, an increase in net income of $4.2 million, or 13.1%. The Company posted returns on average common equity of 9.51% and 9.06%, returns on average assets of 1.52% and 1.36% and efficiency ratios of 42.38% and 45.35% for the quarters ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The efficiency ratio is calculated by dividing total noninterest expense (excluding credit loss provisions) by net interest income plus noninterest income (excluding net gains and losses on the sale of assets). Additionally, taxes are not part of this calculation.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, net income available to common shareholders was $105.3 million ($2.24 per common share on a diluted basis) compared with $94.9 million ($2.03 per common share on a diluted basis) for the same period in 2010, an increase in net income of $10.4 million or 11.0%. The Company posted returns on average common equity of 9.37% and 9.08%, returns on average assets of 1.46% and 1.36% and efficiency ratios of 43.41% and 45.07% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Net Interest Income

The Company’s net interest income is affected by changes in the amount and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, referred to as a “volume change.” It is also affected by changes in yields earned on interest-earning assets and rates paid on interest-bearing deposits and other borrowed funds, referred to as a “rate change.”

Net interest income was $82.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 compared with $80.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, an increase of $2.3 million, or 2.8%. Net interest income increased primarily as a result of an increase in average interest-earning assets. Interest-earning assets increased to $8.24 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 compared with $8.09 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, an increase of $148.1 million, or 1.8%. Additionally, the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 30 basis points from 0.99% for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 compared with 0.69% for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, while the average yield on earning assets decreased 23 basis points from 4.72% for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 compared with 4.49% for the quarter ended September 30, 2011. Average interest-bearing liabilities decreased $242.3 million or 3.8% for the same periods. The net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis increased 5 basis points to 4.02% for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 compared with 3.97% for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.

Net interest income increased $7.9 million, or 3.3%, to $246.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared with $238.6 million for the same period in 2010. This increase was mainly attributable to higher average interest-earning assets and rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreasing at a faster pace than the yield on interest-earning assets. The net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 decreased 2 basis points to 4.03% compared with 4.05% for the same period in 2010. The average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 38 basis points from 1.14% for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared with 0.76% for the same period in 2011 and the average yield on earning assets decreased 35 basis points from 4.92% for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared with 4.57% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

 

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The following tables set forth, for each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the average amounts outstanding, the interest earned or paid on such amounts, and the average rate earned or paid for the quarters ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 and the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. The tables also set forth the average rate paid on total interest-bearing liabilities, and the net interest margin on average total interest-earning assets for the same periods. Except as indicated in the footnotes, no tax-equivalent adjustments were made and all average balances are daily average balances. Any nonaccruing loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.

 

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,  
     2011     2010  
     Average
Outstanding
Balance
    Interest
Earned/
Paid
     Average
Yield/
Rate (4)
    Average
Outstanding
Balance
    Interest
Earned/
Paid
     Average
Yield/
Rate (4)
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Assets

              

Interest-earning assets:

              

Loans

   $ 3,694,039      $ 54,471         5.85   $ 3,408,322      $ 52,855         6.15

Securities (1)

     4,524,213        38,714         3.42        4,667,697        43,382         3.72   

Federal funds sold and other temporary investments

     18,636        4         0.09        12,812        10         0.31   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

    

Total interest-earning assets

     8,236,888        93,189         4.49     8,088,831        96,247         4.72
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

Less allowance for credit losses

     (52,208          (52,577     
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total interest-earning assets, net of allowance

     8,184,680             8,036,254        

Noninterest-earning assets

     1,375,394             1,401,467        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total assets

   $ 9,560,074           $ 9,437,721        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

              

Interest-bearing liabilities:

              

Interest-bearing demand deposits

   $ 1,319,800      $ 1,667         0.50   $ 1,290,299      $ 1,967         0.60

Savings and money market accounts

     2,369,745        2,702         0.45        2,240,630        3,658         0.65   

Certificates of deposit

     2,134,082        5,348         0.99        2,500,341        9,077         1.44   

Junior subordinated debentures

     85,055        607         2.83        92,265        857         3.69   

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

     90,821        127         0.55        94,181        162         0.68   

Federal funds purchased and other borrowings

     135,336        200         0.59        159,423        259         0.64   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

    

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     6,134,839        10,651         0.69     6,377,139        15,980         0.99
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:

              

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

     1,828,957             1,577,013        

Other liabilities

     66,560             63,785        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total liabilities

     8,030,356             8,017,937        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Shareholders’ equity

     1,529,718             1,419,784        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 9,560,074           $ 9,437,721        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Net interest rate spread

          3.80          3.73

Net interest income and margin (2)

     $ 82,538         3.98     $ 80,267         3.94
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

Net interest income and margin (tax-equivalent basis) (3)

     $ 83,440         4.02     $ 81,014         3.97
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

 

(1) Yield is based on amortized cost and does not include any component of unrealized gains or losses.
(2) The net interest margin is equal to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
(3) In order to make pretax income and resultant yields on tax-exempt investments and loans comparable to those on taxable investments and loans, a tax-equivalent adjustment has been computed using a federal income tax rate of 35%.
(4) Annualized. Average yield and average rate are calculated on an actual/365 day basis except for the average yield on securities which is calculated on a 30/360 day basis.

 

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     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2011     2010  
     Average
Outstanding
Balance
    Interest
Earned/
Paid
     Average
Yield/
Rate (4)
    Average
Outstanding
Balance
    Interest
Earned/
Paid
     Average
Yield/
Rate (4)
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Assets

              

Interest-earning assets:

              

Loans

   $ 3,614,590      $ 160,374         5.93   $ 3,385,337      $ 156,989         6.20

Securities (1)

     4,635,880        121,861         3.50        4,497,623        134,999         4.00   

Federal funds sold and other temporary investments

     15,031        15         0.13        60,618        113         0.25   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

    

Total interest-earning assets

     8,265,501        282,250         4.57     7,943,578        292,101         4.92
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

Less allowance for credit losses

     (51,924          (52,354     
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total interest-earning assets, net of allowance

     8,213,577             7,891,224        

Noninterest-earning assets

     1,388,905             1,380,203        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total assets

   $ 9,602,482           $ 9,271,427        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

              

Interest-bearing liabilities:

              

Interest-bearing demand deposits

   $ 1,403,477      $ 5,966         0.57   $ 1,351,595      $ 7,222         0.71

Savings and money market accounts

     2,377,423        9,386         0.53        2,176,350        11,970         0.74   

Certificates of deposit

     2,162,112        16,941         1.05        2,495,534        30,568         1.64   

Junior subordinated debentures

     87,058        2,352         3.61        92,265        2,447         3.55   

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

     70,425        306         0.58        82,925        485         0.78   

Federal funds purchased and other borrowings

     181,656        718         0.53        79,127        770         1.30   
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

    

Total interest-bearing liabilities

     6,282,151        35,669         0.76     6,277,796        53,462         1.14
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:

              

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

     1,758,182             1,535,936        

Other liabilities

     62,765             64,433        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total liabilities

     8,103,098             7,878,165        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Shareholders’ equity

     1,499,384             1,393,262        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 9,602,482           $ 9,271,427        
  

 

 

        

 

 

      

Net interest rate spread

          3.81          3.78

Net interest income and margin (2)

     $ 246,581         3.99     $ 238,639         4.02
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

Net interest income and margin (tax-equivalent basis) (3)

     $ 249,345         4.03     $ 240,811         4.05
    

 

 

        

 

 

    

 

(1) Yield is based on amortized cost and does not include any component of unrealized gains or losses.
(2) The net interest margin is equal to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.
(3) In order to make pretax income and resultant yields on tax-exempt investments and loans comparable to those on taxable investments and loans, a tax-equivalent adjustment has been computed using a federal income tax rate of 35%.
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The following tables present the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for the major components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and distinguish between the increase (decrease) related to outstanding balances and the volatility of interest rates. For purposes of these tables, changes attributable to both rate and volume which cannot be segregated have been allocated to rate.

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,  
     2011 vs. 2010  
     Increase (Decrease)
Due to
       
     Volume     Rate     Total  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Interest-earning assets:

      

Loans

   $ 4,431      $ (2,815   $ 1,616   

Securities

     (1,334     (3,334     (4,668

Federal funds sold and other temporary investments

     5        (11     (6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in interest income

     3,102        (6,160     (3,058
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

      

Interest-bearing demand deposits

     45        (345     (300

Savings and money market accounts

     211        (1,167     (956

Certificates of deposit

     (1,330     (2,399     (3,729

Junior subordinated debentures

     (67     (183     (250

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

     (6     (29     (35

Federal funds purchased and other borrowings

     (39     (20     (59
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total decrease in interest expense

     (1,186     (4,143     (5,329
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net interest income

   $ 4,288      $ (2,017   $ 2,271   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2011 vs. 2010  
     Increase (Decrease)
Due to
       
     Volume     Rate     Total  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Interest-earning assets:

      

Loans

   $ 10,631      $ (7,246   $ 3,385   

Securities

     4,150        (17,288     (13,138

Federal funds sold and other temporary investments

     (85     (13     (98
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in interest income

     14,696        (24,547     (9,851
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

      

Interest-bearing demand deposits

     277        (1,533     (1,256

Savings and money market accounts

     1,106        (3,690     (2,584

Certificates of deposit

     (4,084     (9,543     (13,627

Junior subordinated debentures

     (138     43        (95

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

     (73     (106     (179

Federal funds purchased and other borrowings

     998        (1,050     (52
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total decrease in interest expense

     (1,914     (15,879     (17,793
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net interest income

   $ 16,610      $ (8,668   $ 7,942   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision for Credit Losses

Management actively monitors the Company’s asset quality and provides specific loss provisions when necessary. Provisions for credit losses are charged to income to bring the total allowance for credit losses to a level deemed appropriate by management of the Company based on such factors as historical credit loss experience, industry diversification of the commercial loan portfolio, the amount of nonperforming loans and related collateral, the volume growth and composition of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions that may affect the borrower’s ability to pay and the value of collateral, the evaluation of the loan portfolio through the internal loan review function and other relevant factors.

 

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Loans are charged-off against the allowance for credit losses when appropriate. Although management believes it uses the best information available to make determinations with respect to the provision for credit losses, future adjustments may be necessary if economic conditions differ from the assumptions used in making the initial determinations.

The Company made a $950,000 provision for credit losses for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 and a $3.0 million provision for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. The Company made a $4.1 million provision for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and a $10.7 million provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The ratio of the allowance for credit losses to end of period nonperforming loans was 1,024.6% at September 30, 2011 compared with 1,114.6% at December 31, 2010. The ratio of allowance for credit losses to total loans was 1.40% at September 30, 2011 compared with 1.48% at December 31, 2010. For the quarter ended September 30, 2011, net charge-offs were $368,000 compared with net charge-offs of $4.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. Net charge-offs were $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared with $11.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.

Noninterest Income

The Company’s primary sources of recurring noninterest income are non-sufficient funds fees (NSF fees), debit and ATM card income and service charges on deposit accounts. Noninterest income does not include loan origination fees which are recognized over the life of the related loan as an adjustment to yield using the interest method. Noninterest income totaled $14.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared with $13.7 million for the same period in 2010, an increase of $927,000, or 6.8%. Noninterest income increased $2.1 million, or 5.1%, to $42.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared with $39.9 million for the same period in 2010. The increases during both periods were primarily due to reductions in net loss on the sale of other real estate and increases in debit card and ATM card income partially offset by decreases in NSF fees.

The net gain on sale of other real estate was $95,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared with a net loss of $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010. The net loss on sale of other real estate was $431,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared with a net loss of $3.3 million for the same period in 2010.

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the major categories of noninterest income:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2011      2010     2011     2010  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Non-sufficient funds (NSF)

   $ 6,249       $ 7,274      $ 18,582      $ 20,675   

Debit card and ATM card income

     3,941         3,393        11,202        9,321   

Service charges on deposit accounts

     2,472         2,534        7,466        7,474   

Banking related service fees

     565         567        1,589        1,582   

Bank owned life insurance (BOLI)

     355         349        1,035        1,274   

Net gain (loss) on sale of assets

     17         1        377        400   

Net (loss) gain on sale of other real estate

     95         (1,364     (431     (3,347

Net loss on sale of securities

     —           —          (581     —     

Other noninterest income

     887         900        2,739        2,549   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total noninterest income

   $ 14,581       $ 13,654      $ 41,978      $ 39,928   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense totaled $41.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 compared with $42.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 3.4%. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in other real estate expenses and reduced regulatory and FDIC assessments partially offset by an increase in salaries and employee benefits. Noninterest expense totaled $125.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010.

 

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The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the major categories of noninterest expense:

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Salaries and employee benefits (1)

   $ 23,601       $ 22,016       $ 70,799       $ 65,559   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-staff expenses:

           

Occupancy and equipment

     3,784         4,036         10,979         11,178   

Depreciation

     2,041         2,161         6,099         6,314   

Debit card, data processing and software amortization

     1,954         1,550         5,406         4,707   

Communications

     1,749         1,933         5,188         5,968   

Printing and supplies

     467         496         1,371         1,460   

Professional fees

     674         688         1,918         2,309   

Regulatory assessments and FDIC insurance

     1,488         2,817         7,383         8,227   

Ad valorem and franchise taxes

     1,005         1,039         3,016         2,957   

Core deposit intangibles amortization

     1,924         2,274         5,901         6,844   

Other real estate

     235         1,053         821         2,470   

Other

     2,229         2,530         6,479         7,374   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-staff expenses

     17,550         20,577         54,561         59,808   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total noninterest expense

   $ 41,151       $ 42,593       $ 125,360       $ 125,367   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes stock-based compensation expense of $961,000 and $729,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $2.6 million and $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Salaries and employee benefit expenses were $23.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 compared with $22.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, an increase of $1.6 million, or 7.2%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, salaries and employee benefit expenses were $70.8 million, an increase of $5.2 million or 8.0% compared with $65.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The increase during both periods was principally due to annual employee incentives. The number of full-time equivalent (FTE) associates employed by the Company was 1,678 at September 30, 2011 and 1,719 at September 30, 2010.

Non-staff expenses decreased $3.0 million, or 14.7%, to $17.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 compared with $20.6 million during the same period in 2010. Non-staff expenses decreased $5.2 million, or 8.8%, to $54.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to $59.8 million during the same period in 2010. The decreases for both periods were primarily due to decreases in regulatory assessments and FDIC insurance premiums and decreases in other real estate expenses.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense increased $2.5 million, or 15.4%, to $18.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 compared with $16.2 million for the same period in 2010. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, income tax expense totaled $53.8 million, an increase of $6.2 million or 13.0% compared with $47.6 million for the same period in 2010. Both increases were primarily attributable to higher pretax net earnings for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011 when compared to the same periods in 2010. The effective tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 were 33.9% and 33.4%, respectively and the effective tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 were 33.8% and 33.4%, respectively.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Loan Portfolio

Total loans were $3.74 billion at September 30, 2011, an increase of $252.6 million or 7.2% compared with $3.49 billion at December 31, 2010.

 

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The following table summarizes the loan portfolio of the Company by type of loan as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 

     September 30,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Commercial and industrial

   $ 422,011       $ 409,426   

Real estate:

     

Construction and land development

     490,193         502,327   

1-4 family residential

     981,388         824,057   

Home equity

     139,553         118,781   

Commercial mortgage

     1,341,628         1,288,023   

Agriculture real estate

     129,467         98,871   

Multi-family residential

     85,076         82,626   

Agriculture

     38,544         41,881   

Consumer (net of unearned discount)

     80,240         87,977   

Other

     29,530         31,054   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 3,737,630       $ 3,485,023   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Nonperforming Assets

The Company had $13.4 million in nonperforming assets at September 30, 2011 and $15.8 million in nonperforming assets at December 31, 2010, a decrease of $2.5 million or 15.6%. The ratio of nonperforming assets to loans and other real estate was 0.36% at September 30, 2011 compared with 0.45% at December 31, 2010.

The Company generally places a loan on nonaccrual status and ceases accruing interest when the payment of principal or interest is delinquent for 90 days, or earlier in some cases if the collection of the principal is deemed unlikely, unless the loan is in the process of collection and the underlying collateral fully supports the carrying value of the loan. The Company generally charges off all loans before attaining nonaccrual status.

The following table presents information regarding nonperforming assets as of the dates indicated:

 

     September 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Nonaccrual loans

   $ 5,105      $ 4,439   

Accruing loans 90 or more days past due

     20        189   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total nonperforming loans

     5,125        4,628   

Repossessed assets

     22        161   

Other real estate

     8,216        11,053   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total nonperforming assets

   $ 13,363      $ 15,842   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Nonperforming assets to total loans and other real estate

     0.36     0.45

Nonperforming assets to average earning assets

     0.16     0.20

Allowance for Credit Losses

Management actively monitors the Company’s asset quality and provides specific loss allowances when necessary. Loans are charged-off against the allowance for credit losses when appropriate. Although management believes it uses the best information available to make determinations with respect to the allowance for credit losses, future adjustments may be necessary if economic conditions differ from the assumptions used in making the initial determinations. As of September 30, 2011, the allowance for credit losses amounted to $52.5 million, or 1.40% of total loans, compared with $51.6 million, or 1.48% of total loans, at December 31, 2010.

 

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Set forth below is an analysis of the allowance for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and the year ended December 31, 2010:

 

 

     As of and for the
Nine Months Ended
September 30,  2011
    As of and for the
Year Ended
December 31, 2010
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Average loans outstanding

   $ 3,614,590      $ 3,394,502   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross loans outstanding at end of period

   $ 3,737,630      $ 3,485,023   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses at beginning of period

   $ 51,584      $ 51,863   

Provision for credit losses

     4,050        13,585   

Charge-offs:

    

Commercial and industrial

     (909 )       (2,863

Real estate and agriculture

     (2,621 )       (10,549

Consumer

     (909 )       (2,071

Recoveries:

    

Commercial and industrial

     372        346   

Real estate and agriculture

     382        444   

Consumer

     564        829   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net charge-offs

     (3,121 )       (13,864
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Allowance for credit losses at end of period

   $ 52,513      $ 51,584   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ratio of allowance to end of period loans

     1.40     1.48

Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans (annualized)

     0.12     0.41

Ratio of allowance to end of period nonperforming loans

     1,024.6     1,114.6

Securities

Carrying cost of securities totaled $4.43 billion at September 30, 2011 compared with $4.62 billion at December 31, 2010, a decrease of $186.6 million or 4.0%. At September 30, 2011, securities represented 46.3% of total assets compared with 48.7% of total assets at December 31, 2010.

The Company recorded a loss on sale of securities of $581,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared with no loss on sale of securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The Company sold two non-agency CMOs with a total book value of $3.2 million due to a downgrade of the CMOs to less than investment grade in the second quarter of 2011. At September 30, 2011, the Company had nine investment grade non-agency CMOs remaining with a book value of $3.7 million.

The following table summarizes the amortized cost of securities as of the dates shown (available for sale securities are not adjusted for unrealized gains or losses):

 

 

     September 30,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 
     (In thousands)  

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government agencies

   $ 8,686       $ 10,996   

States and political subdivisions

     72,421         76,031   

Corporate debt securities

     2,989         2,984   

Collateralized mortgage obligations

     335,104         444,827   

Mortgage-backed securities

     3,958,864         4,032,083   

Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) and Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB)

     20,900         20,900   

Equity securities

     7,288         7,288   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total amortized cost

   $ 4,406,252       $ 4,595,109   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total fair value

   $ 4,608,967       $ 4,739,360   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. The investment securities portfolio is evaluated for OTTI by segregating the portfolio into two general segments and applying the appropriate OTTI model. Investment securities classified as available for sale or held to maturity are generally evaluated for OTTI under FASB ASC Topic 320, Investments- Debt and Equity Securities. Certain purchased beneficial interests, including non-agency mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and collateralized debt obligations, that had credit ratings at the time of purchase of below AA are evaluated using the model outlined in ASC Topic 325, Investments-Other. The Company currently does not own any securities that are accounted for under ASC Topic 325.

In determining OTTI under ASC Topic 320, management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the entity has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether an other-than-temporary decline exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at a point in time. If applicable, the second segment of the portfolio uses the OTTI guidance provided by ASC Topic 325 that is specific to purchased beneficial interests that, on the purchase date, were rated below AA. Under the ASC Topic 325 model, the Company compares the present value of the remaining cash flows as estimated at the preceding evaluation date to the current expected remaining cash flows. An OTTI is deemed to have occurred if there has been an adverse change in the remaining expected future cash flows.

When OTTI occurs under either model, the amount of the other-than-temporary-impairment recognized in earnings depends on whether an entity intends to sell the security or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period credit loss. If an entity intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period credit loss, the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If an entity does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period loss, the OTTI shall be separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total OTTI related to other factors shall be recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes. The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings shall become the new amortized cost basis of the investment.

Management believes the Company does not intend to sell any debt securities or more likely than not will not be required to sell any debt securities before their anticipated recovery, at which time the Company will receive full value for the securities. Furthermore, management has the ability and intent to hold the securities classified as available for sale that were in a loss position as of September 30, 2011 for a period of time sufficient for an entire recovery of the cost basis of the securities. The unrealized losses are largely due to increases in market interest rates over the yields available at the time the underlying securities were purchased. The fair value is expected to recover as the securities approach their maturity date or repricing date or if market yields for such investments decline. Management does not believe any of the securities are impaired due to reasons of credit quality. Accordingly, as of September 30, 2011, management believes any impairment in the Company’s securities are temporary and no impairment loss has been realized in the Company’s consolidated income statement.

The following tables present the amortized cost and fair value of securities classified as available for sale at September 30, 2011:

 

     September 30, 2011  
     Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

States and political subdivisions (including QZAB)

   $ 45,061       $ 2,879       $ (5   $ 47,935   

Corporate debt securities and other

     8,777         529         —          9,306   

Collateralized mortgage obligations

     832         —           (24     808   

Mortgage-backed securities

     277,205         20,965         (66     298,104   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 331,875       $ 24,373       $ (95   $ 356,153   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The following tables present the amortized cost and fair value of securities classified as held to maturity at September 30, 2011:

 

     September 30, 2011  
     Amortized
Cost
     Gross
Unrealized
Gains
     Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Fair
Value
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government agencies.

   $ 8,685       $ 560       $ —        $ 9,245   

States and political subdivisions

     48,260         3,430         (123     51,567   

Corporate debt securities

     1,500         138         —          1,638   

Collateralized mortgage obligations

     334,273         6,134         (186     340,221   

Mortgage-backed securities

     3,681,659         168,487         (3     3,850,143   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 4,074,377       $ 178,749       $ (312   $ 4,252,814   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Bank Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, totaled $160.1 million and $159.1 million at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, an increase of $1.0 million or 0.7%.

Deposits

Total deposits were $7.80 billion at September 30, 2011 compared with $7.45 billion at December 31, 2010, an increase of $343.8 million or 4.6%. At September 30, 2011, noninterest-bearing deposits accounted for approximately 23.9% of total deposits compared with 22.4% of total deposits at December 31, 2010. Interest-bearing demand deposits totaled $5.94 billion or 76.1% of total deposits at September 30, 2011 compared with $5.78 billion or 77.6% of total deposits at December 31, 2010.

The following table summarizes the daily average balances and weighted average rates paid on deposits for the periods presented below:

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2011
    Year Ended
December 31,
2010
 
     Average
Balance
     Average
Rate
    Average
Balance
     Average
Rate
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Interest-bearing demand

   $ 1,403,477         0.57   $ 1,336,400         0.67

Regular savings

     461,361         0.37        377,456         0.46   

Money market savings

     1,916,062         0.57        1,812,239         0.74   

Time deposits

     2,162,112         1.05        2,438,968         1.53   
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

Total interest-bearing deposits

     5,943,012         0.73        5,965,063         1.03   

Noninterest-bearing deposits

     1,758,182         —          1,567,676         —     
  

 

 

      

 

 

    

Total deposits

   $ 7,701,194         0.56   $ 7,532,739         0.82
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Borrowings

The Company utilizes borrowings to supplement deposits to fund its lending and investment activities. Borrowings consist of funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and correspondent banks. FHLB advances are considered short-term, overnight borrowings. At September 30, 2011, the Company had no FHLB advances and $13.6 million in FHLB long-term notes payable compared with $360.0 million in FHLB advances and $14.4 million in FHLB long-term notes payable at December 31, 2010. FHLB advances are available to the Company under a security and pledge agreement. At September 30, 2011, the Company had total funds of $2.74 billion available under this agreement, of which $13.6 million was outstanding. The weighted average interest rate paid on the FHLB notes payable at period end was 5.3%. The maturity dates on the FHLB notes payable range from the years 2011 to 2028 and have interest rates ranging from 4.08% to 6.10%. The highest outstanding balance of FHLB advances during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $474.0 million

 

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compared with $465.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. The average rate paid on FHLB advances for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was 0.13%.

At September 30, 2011, the Company had $66.2 million in securities sold under repurchase agreements compared with $60.7 million at December 31, 2010, an increase of $5.5 million or 9.1%.

The following table presents the Company’s borrowings at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 

     September 30,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 
     (In thousands)  

FHLB advances

   $ —         $ 360,000   

FHLB long-term notes payable

     13,583         14,433   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other borrowings

     13,583         374,433   

Securities sold under repurchase agreements

     66,166         60,659   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 79,749       $ 435,092   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Junior Subordinated Debentures

At September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had outstanding $85.1 million and $92.3 million in junior subordinated debentures issued to the Company’s unconsolidated subsidiary trusts, respectively. On March 7, 2011, the Company redeemed $7.2 million in junior subordinated debentures held by TXUI Statutory Trust I that bore a fixed interest rate of 10.60%. A penalty of $383,000 was incurred in connection with the payoff and recorded as interest expense.

A summary of pertinent information related to the Company’s seven issues of junior subordinated debentures outstanding at September 30, 2011 is set forth in the table below:

 

Description

   Issuance Date      Trust
Preferred
Securities
Outstanding
     Interest Rate(1)    Junior
Subordinated
Debt Owed to
Trusts
     Maturity
Date (2)
 

Prosperity Statutory Trust II

     July 31, 2001       $ 15,000,000       3 month LIBOR

+ 3.58%, not to exceed 12.50%

   $ 15,464,000         July 31, 2031   

Prosperity Statutory Trust III

     Aug. 15, 2003         12,500,000       3 month LIBOR

+  3.00%(3)

     12,887,000         Sept. 17, 2033   

Prosperity Statutory Trust IV

     Dec. 30, 2003         12,500,000       3 month LIBOR

+  2.85%(4)

     12,887,000         Dec. 30, 2033   

SNB Capital Trust IV(5)

     Sept. 25, 2003         10,000,000       3 month LIBOR

+ 3.00%

     10,310,000         Sept. 25, 2033   

TXUI Statutory Trust II(6)

     Dec. 19, 2003         5,000,000       3 month LIBOR + 2.85%(7)      5,155,000         Dec. 19, 2033   

TXUI Statutory Trust III(6)

     Nov. 30, 2005         15,500,000       3 month LIBOR

+ 1.39%

     15,980,000         Dec. 15, 2035   

TXUI Statutory Trust IV(6)

     Mar. 31, 2006         12,000,000       3 month LIBOR

+ 1.39%

     12,372,000         June 30, 2036   

 

(1) The 3-month LIBOR in effect as of September 30, 2011 was 0.37%.
(2) All debentures are callable five years from issuance date.
(3) The debentures bore a fixed interest rate of 6.50% until September 17, 2008, when the rate began to float on a quarterly basis based on the 3-month LIBOR plus 3.00%.
(4) The debentures bore a fixed interest rate of 6.50% until December 30, 2008, when the rate began to float on a quarterly basis based on the 3-month LIBOR plus 2.85%.
(5) Assumed in connection with the SNB acquisition on April 1, 2006.
(6) Assumed in connection with the TXUI acquisition on January 31, 2007.
(7) The debentures bore a fixed interest rate of 6.45% until January 23, 2009, when the rate began to float on a quarterly basis based on the 3-month LIBOR plus 2.85%.

Liquidity

Liquidity involves the Company’s ability to raise funds to support asset growth or reduce assets to meet deposit withdrawals and other payment obligations, to maintain reserve requirements and otherwise to operate the Company on an ongoing basis. The Company’s largest source of funds is deposits and its largest use of funds is loans. The Company does not expect a change in the source or use of its funds in the foreseeable future. Although access to purchased funds from correspondent banks and overnight advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank-Dallas is available and has been utilized on occasion to take advantage of investment opportunities, the Company does not generally rely on these external funding sources. The cash and federal funds sold position, supplemented by amortizing investment and loan portfolios, has generally created an adequate liquidity position.

 

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As of September 30, 2011, the Company had outstanding $452.7 million in commitments to extend credit and $15.2 million in commitments associated with outstanding standby letters of credit. Since commitments associated with letters of credit and commitments to extend credit may expire unused, the total outstanding may not necessarily reflect the actual future cash funding requirements.

The Company has no exposure to future cash requirements associated with known uncertainties or capital expenditures of a material nature.

Asset liquidity is provided by cash and assets which are readily marketable or which will mature in the near future. As of September 30, 2011, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $211.6 million compared with $159.4 million at December 31, 2010, an increase of $52.2 million. The increase was primarily due to an increase in deposits of $344.1 million, proceeds from the maturities and repayments of securities of $1.95 billion, net premium amortization of securities of $19.7 million, depreciation and amortization of $12.0 million, a net decrease in other assets and accrued interest payable of $19.4 million, a net increase in interest payable and other liabilities of $19.3 million and net earnings of $105.3 million partially offset by purchases of securities of $1.78 billion, dividends paid of $24.6 million, repayments of short-term borrowings of $360.0 million and an increase in loans of $263.6 million.

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes the Company’s contractual obligations and other commitments to make future payments as of September 30, 2011 (other than deposit obligations). The payments do not include prepayment options that may be available to the Company. The Company’s future cash payments associated with its contractual obligations pursuant to its junior subordinated debentures, FHLB notes payable and operating leases as of September 30, 2011 are summarized below. Payments for junior subordinated debentures include interest of $49.5 million that will be paid over the future periods. The future floating rate interest payments were determined based on the 3-month LIBOR in effect at September 30, 2011. The current principal balance of the junior subordinated debentures at September 30, 2011 was $85.1 million. Payments for FHLB notes payable include interest of $3.6 million that will be paid over the future periods. Payments related to leases are based on actual payments specified in underlying contracts.

 

     Payments due in:  
     Remaining
Fiscal 2011
     Fiscal
2012-2013
     Fiscal
2014-2015
     Thereafter      Total  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Junior subordinated debentures

   $ 1,108       $ 4,431       $ 4,431       $ 124,615       $ 134,585   

Federal Home Loan Bank notes payable

     827         3,356         3,836         9,212         17,231   

Operating leases

     1,342         9,435         5,254         1,426         17,457   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 3,277       $ 17,222       $ 13,521       $ 135,253       $ 169,273   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Off-Balance Sheet Items

In the normal course of business, the Company enters into various transactions, which, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, are not included in its consolidated balance sheets. The Company enters into these transactions to meet the financing needs of its customers. These transactions include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit, which involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

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The Company’s commitments associated with outstanding standby letters of credit and commitments to extend credit as of September 30, 2011 are summarized below. Since commitments associated with letters of credit and commitments to extend credit may expire unused, the amounts shown do not necessarily reflect the actual future cash funding requirements:

 

     Remaining
Fiscal 2011
     Fiscal
2012-2013
     Fiscal
2014-2015
     Thereafter      Total  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Standby letters of credit

   $ 2,517       $ 9,286       $ 3,357       $ 54      $ 15,214   

Commitments to extend credit

     78,931         245,131         8,301         120,371         452,734   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 81,448       $ 254,417       $ 11,658       $ 120,425       $ 467,948   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital Resources

Total shareholders’ equity was $1.54 billion at September 30, 2011 compared with $1.45 billion at December 31, 2010, an increase of $89.0 million or 6.1%. The increase was due primarily to net earnings of $105.3 million and the issuance of common stock in connection with the exercise of stock options of $4.2 million, partially offset by dividends paid of $24.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Both the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System with respect to the Company, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) with respect to the Bank, have established certain minimum risk-based capital standards that apply to bank holding companies and federally insured banks. The following table sets forth the Company’s total risk-based capital, Tier 1 risk-based capital, and Tier 1 to average assets (leverage) ratios as of September 30, 2011:

 

Consolidated Capital Ratios:

  

Total capital (to risk weighted assets)

     16.69

Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)

     15.47

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)

     7.70

As of September 30, 2011, the Bank’s risk-based capital ratios were above the levels required for the Bank to be designated as “well capitalized” by the FDIC. To be designated as “well capitalized”, the minimum ratio requirements for the Bank’s total risk-based capital, Tier 1 risk-based capital, and Tier 1 to average assets (leverage) capital ratios must be 10.0%, 6.0% and 5.0%, respectively. The following table sets forth the Bank’s total risk-based capital, Tier 1 risk-based capital, and Tier 1 to average assets (leverage) capital ratios as of September 30, 2011:

 

Capital Ratios (Bank Only):

  

Total capital (to risk weighted assets)

     16.42

Tier 1 capital (to risk weighted assets)

     15.19

Tier 1 capital (to average assets)

     7.56

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company manages market risk, which for the Company is primarily interest rate risk, through its Asset Liability Committee which is composed of senior officers of the Company, in accordance with policies approved by the Company’s Board of Directors.

The Company uses simulation analysis to examine the potential effects of market changes on net interest income and market value. The Company considers macroeconomic variables, Company strategy, liquidity and other factors as it quantifies market risk. See the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations-Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity” which was filed on March 1, 2011 for further discussion.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management was required to apply judgment in evaluating its controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and

 

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procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company and the Bank are defendants, from time to time, in legal actions arising from transactions conducted in the ordinary course of business. The Company and Bank believe, after consultations with legal counsel, that the ultimate liability, if any, arising from such actions will not have a material adverse effect on their financial statements.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

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

 

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

a. Not applicable

b. Not applicable

c. Not applicable

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable

 

ITEM 4. REMOVED AND RESERVED

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

a. Exhibits:

 

Exhibit

Number

 

Description of Exhibit

    3.1   Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-63267) (the “Registration Statement”))
    3.2   Articles of Amendment to Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006)
    3.3   Amended and Restated Bylaws of Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 19, 2007)
    4.1   Form of certificate representing shares of the Company’s common stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Registration Statement)
  31.1*   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
  31.2*   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
  32.1**   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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Exhibit

Number

 

Description of Exhibit

  32.2**   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101*   Interactive Financial Data

 

* Filed with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
** Furnished with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

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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.

 

   

PROSPERITY BANCSHARES, INC. ®

(Registrant)

Date: 11/09/11     /s/    DAVID ZALMAN        
   

David Zalman

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Date: 11/09/11     /s/    DAVID HOLLAWAY        
   

David Hollaway

Chief Financial Officer

 

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