RNST 10Q 6.30.2014
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 ________________________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
 ________________________________________________________
(Mark One)
ý
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014
Or
 
o
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     
Commission file number 001-13253
 ________________________________________________________
RENASANT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 ________________________________________________________
Mississippi
 
64-0676974
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
 
 
 
209 Troy Street, Tupelo, Mississippi
 
38804-4827
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(662) 680-1001
(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  ý    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
o
Accelerated filer
ý
 
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer
o  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  o    No  ý
As of July 31, 2014, 31,519,641 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $5.00 par value per share, were outstanding. The registrant has no other classes of securities outstanding.


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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Form 10-Q
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2014
CONTENTS
 
 
 
Page
PART I
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
PART II
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
 
 
 


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
June 30,
2014
 
December 31, 2013
Assets
 
 
 
Cash and due from banks
$
110,324

 
$
87,342

Interest-bearing balances with banks
70,896

 
159,306

Cash and cash equivalents
181,220

 
246,648

Securities held to maturity (fair value of $446,267 and $408,576, respectively)
438,283

 
412,075

Securities available for sale, at fair value
569,048

 
501,254

Mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value
28,116

 
33,440

Loans, net of unearned income:
 
 
 
Acquired and covered by FDIC loss-share agreements ("covered loans")
167,129

 
181,674

Acquired and non-covered by FDIC loss-share agreements ("acquired non-covered loans")
694,115

 
813,543

Not acquired
3,096,286

 
2,885,801

Total loans, net of unearned income
3,957,530

 
3,881,018

Allowance for loan losses
(47,304
)
 
(47,665
)
Loans, net
3,910,226

 
3,833,353

Premises and equipment, net
103,917

 
101,525

Other real estate owned:
 
 
 
Covered under FDIC loss-share agreements
7,472

 
12,942

Not covered under FDIC loss-share agreements
34,331

 
39,945

Total other real estate owned, net
41,803

 
52,887

Goodwill
276,146

 
276,100

Other intangible assets, net
25,332

 
28,230

FDIC loss-share indemnification asset
19,863

 
26,273

Other assets
232,066

 
234,485

Total assets
$
5,826,020

 
$
5,746,270

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
Deposits
 
 
 
Noninterest-bearing
$
902,766

 
$
856,020

Interest-bearing
3,983,965

 
3,985,892

Total deposits
4,886,731

 
4,841,912

Short-term borrowings
25,505

 
2,283

Long-term debt
164,325

 
169,592

Other liabilities
61,244

 
66,831

Total liabilities
5,137,805

 
5,080,618

Shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $.01 par value – 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding

 

Common stock, $5.00 par value – 75,000,000 shares authorized, 32,656,166 and 32,656,182 shares issued, respectfully; 31,519,641 and 31,387,668 shares outstanding, respectively
163,281

 
163,281

Treasury stock, at cost
(21,947
)
 
(23,023
)
Additional paid-in capital
343,162

 
342,552

Retained earnings
212,511

 
194,815

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes
(8,792
)
 
(11,973
)
Total shareholders’ equity
688,215

 
665,652

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
5,826,020

 
$
5,746,270

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Interest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans
$
51,279

 
$
34,565

 
$
100,825

 
$
68,723

Securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable
270

 
3,431

 
4,513

 
6,222

Tax-exempt
6,665

 
1,896

 
8,854

 
3,843

Other
63

 
53

 
262

 
102

Total interest income
58,277

 
39,945

 
114,454

 
78,890

Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
4,136

 
4,095

 
8,509

 
8,175

Borrowings
1,972

 
1,446

 
3,805

 
2,930

Total interest expense
6,108

 
5,541

 
12,314

 
11,105

Net interest income
52,169

 
34,404

 
102,140

 
67,785

Provision for loan losses
1,450

 
3,000

 
2,900

 
6,050

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
50,719

 
31,404

 
99,240

 
61,735

Noninterest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
6,193

 
4,509

 
12,109

 
9,009

Fees and commissions
5,515

 
4,848

 
10,487

 
9,679

Insurance commissions
2,088

 
951

 
3,951

 
1,812

Wealth management revenue
2,170

 
1,715

 
4,314

 
3,439

Gains on sales of securities

 

 

 
54

BOLI income
746

 
635

 
1,477

 
1,365

Gains on sales of mortgage loans held for sale
2,006

 
3,870

 
3,591

 
7,435

Other
753

 
789

 
2,158

 
1,902

Total noninterest income
19,471

 
17,317

 
38,087

 
34,695

Noninterest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
29,810

 
21,906

 
58,238

 
43,180

Data processing
2,850

 
2,045

 
5,545

 
4,088

Net occupancy and equipment
4,906

 
3,668

 
9,753

 
7,276

Other real estate owned
1,068

 
1,773

 
2,769

 
3,822

Professional fees
1,389

 
1,304

 
2,589

 
2,477

Advertising and public relations
1,888

 
1,246

 
3,416

 
2,736

Intangible amortization
1,427

 
314

 
2,898

 
637

Communications
1,701

 
1,135

 
3,383

 
2,262

Merger-related expenses

 
385

 
195

 
385

Other
4,357

 
3,958

 
8,255

 
8,471

Total noninterest expense
49,396

 
37,734

 
97,041

 
75,334

Income before income taxes
20,794

 
10,987

 
40,286

 
21,096

Income taxes
5,941

 
2,968

 
11,836

 
5,506

Net income
$
14,853

 
$
8,019

 
$
28,450

 
$
15,590

Basic earnings per share
$
0.47

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.90

 
$
0.62

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.47

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.90

 
$
0.62

Cash dividends per common share
$
0.17

 
$
0.17

 
$
0.34

 
$
0.34


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net income
$
14,853

 
$
8,019

 
$
28,450

 
$
15,590

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities
1,206

 
(7,019
)
 
3,990

 
(6,873
)
Reclassification adjustment for losses realized in net income

 

 

 
71

Amortization of unrealized holding losses on securities transferred to the held to maturity category
(39
)
 
(54
)
 
(83
)
 
(120
)
Total securities
1,167

 
(7,073
)
 
3,907

 
(6,922
)
Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net change in unrealized holding (losses) gains on derivative instruments
(396
)
 
992

 
(815
)
 
1,199

Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income

 
(51
)
 

 
(104
)
Totals derivative instruments
(396
)
 
941

 
(815
)
 
1,095

Defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net gain arising during the period

 

 

 

Less amortization of net actuarial loss recognized in net periodic pension cost
45

 
85

 
90

 
157

Total defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans
45

 
85

 
90

 
157

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
816

 
(6,047
)
 
3,182

 
(5,670
)
Comprehensive income
$
15,669

 
$
1,972

 
$
31,632

 
$
9,920


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Operating activities
 
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
59,408

 
$
57,975

Investing activities
 
 
 
Purchases of securities available for sale
(100,129
)
 
(106,521
)
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale

 
9,015

Proceeds from call/maturities of securities available for sale
37,319

 
42,898

Purchases of securities held to maturity
(151,836
)
 
(70,075
)
Proceeds from sales of securities held to maturity

 
4,459

Proceeds from call/maturities of securities held to maturity
124,798

 
34,670

Net increase in loans
(82,399
)
 
(86,810
)
Purchases of premises and equipment
(5,675
)
 
(5,908
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(177,922
)
 
(178,272
)
Financing activities
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in noninterest-bearing deposits
46,746

 
(7,249
)
Net (decrease) increase in interest-bearing deposits
(1,927
)
 
51,186

Net increase in short-term borrowings
23,222

 
37,565

Repayment of long-term debt
(5,460
)
 
(6,401
)
Cash paid for dividends
(10,753
)
 
(8,603
)
Cash received on exercise of stock-based compensation
281

 
239

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
977

 
155

Net cash provided by financing activities
53,086

 
66,892

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(65,428
)
 
(53,405
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
246,648

 
132,420

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
181,220

 
$
79,015

Supplemental disclosures
 
 
 
Cash paid for interest
$
12,481

 
$
11,086

Cash paid for income taxes
$
9,300

 
$
9,033

Noncash transactions:
 
 
 
Transfers of loans to other real estate owned
$
6,029

 
$
10,914

Financed sales of other real estate owned
$
634

 
$
2,900


See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Operations: Renasant Corporation (referred to herein as the “Company”) owns and operates Renasant Bank (“Renasant Bank” or the “Bank”) and Renasant Insurance, Inc. The Company offers a diversified range of financial, fiduciary and insurance services to its retail and commercial customers through its subsidiaries and full service offices located throughout north and north central Mississippi, Tennessee, north and central Alabama and north Georgia.
Basis of Presentation: The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. For further information regarding the Company’s significant accounting policies, refer to the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2014.

On September 1, 2013, the Company completed its acquisition of First M&F Corporation (“First M&F”). The financial condition and results of operation for First M&F are included in the Company’s financial statements since the date of the acquisition. See Note M, “Mergers and Acquisitions,” in these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further details regarding the terms and conditions of the Company’s merger with First M&F.
Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Subsequent Events: The Company has evaluated, for consideration of recognition or disclosure, subsequent events that have occurred through the date of issuance of its financial statements, and has determined that no significant events occurred after June 30, 2014 but prior to the issuance of these financial statements that would have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

Note B – Securities
(In Thousands)
The amortized cost and fair value of securities held to maturity were as follows:
 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
$
125,566

 
$
14

 
$
(4,644
)
 
$
120,936

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
312,717

 
13,387

 
(773
)
 
325,331

 
$
438,283

 
$
13,401

 
$
(5,417
)
 
$
446,267

December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
$
125,061

 
$
14

 
$
(8,727
)
 
$
116,348

Obligations of states and political subdivisions
287,014

 
7,897

 
(2,683
)
 
292,228

 
$
412,075

 
$
7,911

 
$
(11,410
)
 
$
408,576








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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)




In light of the ongoing fiscal uncertainty in state and local governments, the Company analyzes its exposure to potential losses in its security portfolio on at least a quarterly basis. Management reviews the underlying credit rating and analyzes the financial condition of
the respective issuers. Based on this analysis, the Company sold certain securities representing obligations of state and political subdivisions that were classified as held to maturity during 2013. The securities sold showed significant credit deterioration in that an analysis of the financial condition of the respective issuers showed the issuers were operating at net deficits with little to no financial cushion to offset future contingencies. The securities sold during the first half of 2013 had a carrying value of $4,292, and the Company recognized a net gain of $169 on the sale. No such securities were sold during the same period in 2014.

The amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale were as follows as of the dates presented:
 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
$
6,132

 
$
148

 
$
(158
)
 
$
6,122

Residential mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
303,203

 
4,361

 
(1,896
)
 
305,668

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
165,265

 
1,571

 
(3,890
)
 
162,946

Commercial mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
46,154

 
1,576

 
(347
)
 
47,383

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
5,256

 
205

 

 
5,461

Trust preferred securities
27,371

 
92

 
(9,154
)
 
18,309

Other debt securities
18,482

 
343

 
(124
)
 
18,701

Other equity securities
3,054

 
1,404

 

 
4,458

 
$
574,917

 
$
9,700

 
$
(15,569
)
 
$
569,048

 
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
$
6,144

 
$
125

 
$
(201
)
 
$
6,068

Residential mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
261,659

 
2,747

 
(4,414
)
 
259,992

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
149,682

 
1,542

 
(4,679
)
 
146,545

Commercial mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
41,252

 
1,373

 
(584
)
 
42,041

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
5,007

 
59

 

 
5,066

Trust preferred securities
27,531

 
73

 
(9,933
)
 
17,671

Other debt securities
19,544

 
240

 
(230
)
 
19,554

Other equity securities
2,775

 
1,542

 

 
4,317

 
$
513,594

 
$
7,701

 
$
(20,041
)
 
$
501,254


Gross realized gains and gross realized losses on sales of securities available for sale for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
 

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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Gross gains on sales of securities available for sale
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Gross losses on sales of securities available for sale

 

 

 
(115
)
Loss on sales of securities available for sale, net
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(115
)
 
At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, securities with a carrying value of $682,714 and $604,571, respectively, were pledged to secure government, public and trust deposits. Securities with a carrying value of $14,242 and $7,626 were pledged as collateral for short-term borrowings and derivative instruments at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
The amortized cost and fair value of securities at June 30, 2014 by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 
 
Held to Maturity
 
Available for Sale
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
Due within one year
$
11,838

 
$
11,966

 
$

 
$

Due after one year through five years
52,018

 
53,704

 
1,071

 
1,149

Due after five years through ten years
229,292

 
228,436

 
5,061

 
4,973

Due after ten years
145,135

 
152,161

 
27,371

 
18,309

Residential mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities

 

 
303,203

 
305,668

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 

 
165,265

 
162,946

Commercial mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities

 

 
46,154

 
47,383

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 

 
5,256

 
5,461

Other debt securities

 

 
18,482

 
18,701

Other equity securities

 

 
3,054

 
4,458

 
$
438,283

 
$
446,267

 
$
574,917

 
$
569,048


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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)



The following table presents the age of gross unrealized losses and fair value by investment category as of the dates presented:
 
 
Less than 12 Months
 
12 Months or More
 
Total
 
#
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
#
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
#
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
Held to Maturity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
1
 
$
500

 
$
(1
)
 
27
 
$
117,932

 
$
(4,643
)
 
28
 
$
118,432

 
$
(4,644
)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
26
 
22,434

 
(166
)
 
27
 
17,347

 
(607
)
 
53
 
39,781

 
(773
)
Total
27
 
$
22,934

 
$
(167
)
 
54
 
$
135,279

 
$
(5,250
)
 
81
 
158,213

 
$
(5,417
)
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
26
 
$
105,747

 
$
(7,826
)
 
2
 
$
9,090

 
$
(901
)
 
28
 
$
114,837

 
$
(8,727
)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
111
 
59,503

 
(2,578
)
 
2
 
933

 
(105
)
 
113
 
60,436

 
(2,683
)
Total
137
 
$
165,250

 
$
(10,404
)
 
4
 
$
10,023

 
$
(1,006
)
 
141
 
$
175,273

 
$
(11,410
)
Available for Sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
0
 
$

 
$

 
1
 
$
3,842

 
$
(158
)
 
1
 
$
3,842

 
$
(158
)
Residential mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
10
 
48,735

 
(91
)
 
19
 
71,908

 
(1,805
)
 
29
 
120,643

 
(1,896
)
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
7
 
32,408

 
(371
)
 
18
 
70,050

 
(3,519
)
 
25
 
102,458

 
(3,890
)
Commercial mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
1
 
5,275

 
(26
)
 
3
 
10,538

 
(321
)
 
4
 
15,813

 
(347
)
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 
0
 

 

Trust preferred securities

 

 

 
3
 
17,102

 
(9,154
)
 
3
 
17,102

 
(9,154
)
Other debt securities

 

 

 
2
 
4,424

 
(124
)
 
2
 
4,424

 
(124
)
Total
18
 
$
86,418

 
$
(488
)
 
46
 
$
177,864

 
$
(15,081
)
 
64
 
$
264,282

 
$
(15,569
)
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
1
 
$
3,799

 
$
(201
)
 
0
 
$

 
$

 
1
 
$
3,799

 
$
(201
)
Residential mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
32
 
134,858

 
(3,451
)
 
3
 
13,239

 
(963
)
 
35
 
148,097

 
(4,414
)
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
17
 
68,496

 
(3,468
)
 
4
 
16,750

 
(1,211
)
 
21
 
85,246

 
(4,679
)
Commercial mortgage backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities
4
 
16,570

 
(584
)
 
0
 

 

 
4
 
16,570

 
(584
)
Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations
0
 

 

 
0
 

 

 
0
 

 

Trust preferred securities
0
 

 

 
3
 
16,456

 
(9,933
)
 
3
 
16,456

 
(9,933
)
Other debt securities
3
 
7,100

 
(217
)
 
1
 
1,897

 
(13
)
 
4
 
8,997

 
(230
)
Other equity securities
0
 

 

 
0
 

 

 
0
 

 

Total
57
 
$
230,823

 
$
(7,921
)
 
11
 
$
48,342

 
$
(12,120
)
 
68
 
$
279,165

 
$
(20,041
)
 


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)




The Company evaluates its investment portfolio for other-than-temporary-impairment (“OTTI”) on a quarterly basis. Impairment is assessed at the individual security level. The Company considers an investment security impaired if the fair value of the security is less than its cost or amortized cost basis. Impairment is considered to be other-than-temporary if the Company intends to sell the investment security or if the Company does not expect to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security before the Company is required to sell the security or before the security’s maturity.
The Company holds investments in pooled trust preferred securities that had an amortized cost basis of $27,371 and $27,531 and a fair value of $18,309 and $17,671, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The investments in pooled trust preferred securities consist of four securities representing interests in various tranches of trusts collateralized by debt issued by over 320 financial institutions. Management’s determination of the fair value of each of its holdings in pooled trust preferred securities is based on the current credit ratings, the known deferrals and defaults by the underlying issuing financial institutions and the degree to which future deferrals and defaults would be required to occur before the cash flow for the Company’s tranches is negatively impacted. In addition, management continually monitors key credit quality and capital ratios of the issuing institutions. This determination is further supported by quarterly valuations, which are performed by third parties, of each security obtained by the Company. The Company does not intend to sell the investments, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of the investments’ amortized cost, which may be maturity. At June 30, 2014, management did not, and does not currently, believe such securities will be settled at a price less than the amortized cost of the investment, but the Company previously concluded that it was probable that there had been an adverse change in estimated cash flows for all four trust preferred securities and recognized credit related impairment losses on these securities in 2010 and 2011. No additional impairment was recognized during the three or six months ended June 30, 2014.
The Company's analysis of the pooled trust preferred securities during the current quarter supported a return to accrual status for two of the four securities (XIII and XXIII.) An observed history of interest payments combined with improved qualitative and quantitative factors described above justifies the accrual of interest on these securities going forward. However, the remaining two securities (XXIV and XXVI) are still in "payment in kind" status where interest payments are not expected until a future date, and the Company's analysis of the qualitative and quantitative factors described above did not justify a return to accrual status. As such, pooled trust preferred securities XXIV and XXVI were classified as nonaccruing assets at June 30, 2014, and investment interest is recorded on the cash-basis method until qualifying for return to accrual status.
The following table provides information regarding the Company’s investments in pooled trust preferred securities at June 30, 2014:
 
Name
Single/
Pooled
 
Class/
Tranche
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Loss
 
Lowest
Credit
Rating
 
Issuers
Currently in
Deferral or
Default
XIII
Pooled
 
B-2
 
$
1,115

 
$
1,207

 
$
92

 
Caa3
 
23
%
XXIII
Pooled
 
B-2
 
8,750

 
5,431

 
(3,319
)
 
B1
 
19
%
XXIV
Pooled
 
B-2
 
12,076

 
7,889

 
(4,187
)
 
Ca
 
32
%
XXVI
Pooled
 
B-2
 
5,430

 
3,782

 
(1,648
)
 
Ca
 
30
%
 
 
 
 
 
$
27,371

 
$
18,309

 
$
(9,062
)
 
 
 
 

The following table provides a summary of the cumulative credit related losses recognized in earnings for which a portion of OTTI has been recognized in other comprehensive income:
 
 
2014
 
2013
Balance at January 1
$
(3,337
)
 
$
(3,337
)
Additions related to credit losses for which OTTI was not previously recognized

 

Increases in credit loss for which OTTI was previously recognized

 

Balance at June 30
$
(3,337
)
 
$
(3,337
)



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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


Note C – Loans and the Allowance for Loan Losses
(In Thousands, Except Number of Loans)
The following is a summary of loans as of the dates presented:
 
 
June 30,
2014
 
December 31, 2013
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
447,826

 
$
468,963

Lease financing
1,814

 
53

Real estate – construction
176,577

 
161,436

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
1,221,288

 
1,208,233

Real estate – commercial mortgage
2,015,319

 
1,950,572

Installment loans to individuals
94,753

 
91,762

Gross loans
3,957,577

 
3,881,019

Unearned income
(47
)
 
(1
)
Loans, net of unearned income
3,957,530

 
3,881,018

Allowance for loan losses
(47,304
)
 
(47,665
)
Net loans
$
3,910,226

 
$
3,833,353


Past Due and Nonaccrual Loans
Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Generally, the recognition of interest on mortgage and commercial loans is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection. Consumer and other retail loans are typically charged-off no later than the time the loan is 120 days past due. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual status or charged-off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. Loans may be placed on nonaccrual regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. All interest accrued for the current year, but not collected, for loans that are placed on nonaccrual or charged-off is reversed against interest income. The interest on these loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.

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The following table provides an aging of past due and nonaccrual loans, segregated by class, as of the dates presented:
 
 
Accruing Loans
 
Nonaccruing Loans
 
 
 
30-89 Days
Past Due
 
90 Days
or More
Past Due
 
Current
Loans
 
Total
Loans
 
30-89 Days
Past Due
 
90 Days
or More
Past Due
 
Current
Loans
 
Total
Loans
 
Total
Loans
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
630

 
$
972

 
$
443,663

 
$
445,265

 
$
137

 
$
1,139

 
$
1,285

 
$
2,561

 
$
447,826

Lease financing

 

 
1,814

 
1,814

 

 

 

 

 
1,814

Real estate – construction
713

 
11

 
174,205

 
174,929

 

 
1,648

 

 
1,648

 
176,577

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
9,437

 
5,047

 
1,193,582

 
1,208,066

 
336

 
7,306

 
5,580

 
13,222

 
1,221,288

Real estate – commercial mortgage
10,581

 
2,603

 
1,955,117

 
1,968,301

 
1,785

 
35,136

 
10,097

 
47,018

 
2,015,319

Installment loans to individuals
279

 
39

 
94,318

 
94,636

 

 
102

 
15

 
117

 
94,753

Unearned income

 

 
(47
)
 
(47
)
 

 

 

 

 
(47
)
Total
$
21,640

 
$
8,672

 
$
3,862,652

 
$
3,892,964

 
$
2,258

 
$
45,331

 
$
16,977

 
$
64,566

 
$
3,957,530

December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
2,067

 
$
607

 
$
463,521

 
$
466,195

 
$
138

 
$
1,959

 
$
671

 
$
2,768

 
$
468,963

Lease financing

 

 
53

 
53

 

 

 

 

 
53

Real estate – construction
664

 

 
159,124

 
159,788

 

 
1,648

 

 
1,648

 
161,436

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
10,168

 
2,206

 
1,179,703

 
1,192,077

 
1,203

 
6,041

 
8,912

 
16,156

 
1,208,233

Real estate – commercial mortgage
8,870

 
1,286

 
1,888,745

 
1,898,901

 
966

 
37,439

 
13,266

 
51,671

 
1,950,572

Installment loans to individuals
706

 
88

 
90,880

 
91,674

 

 
80

 
8

 
88

 
91,762

Unearned income

 

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
 

 

 

 

 
(1
)
Total
$
22,475

 
$
4,187

 
$
3,782,025

 
$
3,808,687

 
$
2,307

 
$
47,167

 
$
22,857

 
$
72,331

 
$
3,881,018


Restructured loans contractually 90 days past due or more totaled $0 at December 31, 2013. This balance increased to $110 in restructured loans contractually 90 days past due or more at June 30, 2014. The outstanding balance of restructured loans on nonaccrual status was $8,280 and $10,078 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
Impaired Loans
A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial, consumer and construction loans above a minimum dollar amount threshold by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Large groups of smaller balance homogeneous loans are evaluated collectively for impairment. When the ultimate collectability of an impaired loan’s principal is in doubt, wholly or partially, all cash receipts are applied to principal. Once the recorded balance has been reduced to zero, future cash receipts are applied to interest income, to the extent any interest has been foregone, and then they are recorded as recoveries of any amounts previously charged-off. For impaired loans, a specific reserve is established to adjust the carrying value of the loan to its estimated net realizable value.

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Impaired loans recognized in conformity with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic ("ASC") 310, “Receivables” (“ASC 310”), segregated by class, were as follows as of the dates presented:
 
 
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
 
Recorded
Investment
With
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment
With No
Allowance
 
Total
Recorded
Investment
 
Related
Allowance
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
6,933

 
$
701

 
$
2,648

 
$
3,349

 
$
248

Real estate – construction
2,832

 

 
1,877

 
1,877

 

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
28,062

 
15,270

 
3,989

 
19,259

 
3,009

Real estate – commercial mortgage
122,322

 
42,531

 
40,934

 
83,465

 
11,726

Installment loans to individuals

 

 

 

 

Total
$
160,149

 
$
58,502

 
$
49,448

 
$
107,950

 
$
14,983

December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
6,575

 
$
743

 
$
2,043

 
$
2,786

 
$
260

Real estate – construction
2,447

 

 
1,648

 
1,648

 

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
42,868

 
25,374

 
8,542

 
33,916

 
7,353

Real estate – commercial mortgage
108,963

 
30,624

 
38,517

 
69,141

 
7,036

Installment loans to individuals
620

 
183

 
77

 
260

 
1

Totals
$
161,473

 
$
56,924

 
$
50,827

 
$
107,751

 
$
14,650


The following table presents the average recorded investment and interest income recognized on impaired loans for the periods presented:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
 
June 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2013
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized(1)
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
5,279

 
$

 
$
5,601

 
$

Real estate – construction
2,034

 

 
1,650

 

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
21,747

 
170

 
34,732

 
108

Real estate – commercial mortgage
93,402

 
752

 
69,168

 
123

Installment loans to individuals

 

 

 

Total
$
122,462

 
$
922

 
$
111,151

 
$
231

 
(1)
Includes interest income recognized using the cash-basis method of income recognition of $0. No interest income was recognized using the cash-basis method of income recognition during the three months ended June 30, 2014.

 
Six Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2014
 
June 30, 2013
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized(1)
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
5,382

 
$

 
$
5,551

 
$

Real estate – construction
2,036

 
2

 
1,650

 

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
22,122

 
204

 
34,874

 
291

Real estate – commercial mortgage
94,641

 
816

 
69,579

 
466

Installment loans to individuals

 

 

 

Total
$
124,181

 
$
1,022

 
$
111,654

 
$
757



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(1)
Includes interest income recognized using the cash-basis method of income recognition of $0. No interest income was recognized using the cash-basis method of income recognition during the six months ended June 30, 2014.
Restructured Loans
Restructured loans are those for which concessions have been granted to the borrower due to a deterioration of the borrower’s financial condition and which are performing in accordance with the new terms. Such concessions may include reduction in interest rates or deferral of interest or principal payments. In evaluating whether to restructure a loan, management analyzes the long-term financial condition of the borrower, including guarantor and collateral support, to determine whether the proposed concessions will increase the likelihood of repayment of principal and interest. Restructured loans that are not performing in accordance with their restructured terms that are either contractually 90 days past due or placed on nonaccrual status are reported as nonperforming loans. The following table presents restructured loans segregated by class as of the dates presented:
 
 
Number of
Loans
 
Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
 
Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural

 
$

 
$

Real estate – construction

 

 

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
19

 
15,768

 
5,884

Real estate – commercial mortgage
18

 
17,112

 
14,955

Installment loans to individuals

 

 

Total
37

 
$
32,880

 
$
20,839

December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
1

 
$
20

 
$
19

Real estate – construction

 

 

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
23

 
19,371

 
10,354

Real estate – commercial mortgage
16

 
12,785

 
10,934

Installment loans to individuals
1

 
182

 
171

Total
41

 
$
32,358

 
$
21,478



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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


Changes in the Company’s restructured loans are set forth in the table below:
 
 
Number of
Loans
 
Recorded
Investment
Totals at January 1, 2014
41

 
$
21,478

Additional loans with concessions
1

 
1,289

Reductions due to:
 
 
 
Reclassified as nonperforming
(1
)
 
(331
)
Paid in full
(4
)
 
(335
)
Charge-offs

 

Transfer to other real estate owned

 

Principal paydowns
 
 
(1,259
)
Lapse of concession period

 

Totals at June 30, 2014
37

 
$
20,842


The allocated allowance for loan losses attributable to restructured loans was $3,122 and $2,984 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The Company had $0 and $93 in remaining availability under commitments to lend additional funds on these restructured loans at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
Credit Quality
For loans originated for commercial purposes, internal risk-rating grades are assigned by lending, credit administration or loan review personnel, based on an analysis of the financial and collateral strength and other credit attributes underlying each loan. Management analyzes the resulting ratings, as well as other external statistics and factors such as delinquency, to track the migration performance of the portfolio balances of these loans. Loan grades range between 1 and 9, with 1 being loans with the least credit risk. Loans that migrate toward the “Pass” grade (those with a risk rating between 1 and 4) or within the “Pass” grade generally have a lower risk of loss and therefore a lower risk factor. The “Watch” grade (those with a risk rating of 5) is utilized on a temporary basis for “Pass” grade loans where a significant adverse risk-modifying action is anticipated in the near term. Loans that migrate toward the “Substandard” grade (those with a risk rating between 6 and 9) generally have a higher risk of loss and therefore a higher risk factor applied to those related loan balances. The following table presents the Company’s loan portfolio by risk-rating grades as of the dates presented:
 
 
Pass
 
Watch
 
Substandard
 
Total
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
319,948

 
$
4,500

 
$
1,447

 
$
325,895

Real estate – construction
123,503

 
1,141

 

 
124,644

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
130,837

 
10,329

 
10,067

 
151,233

Real estate – commercial mortgage
1,414,585

 
29,749

 
48,178

 
1,492,512

Installment loans to individuals
1,677

 

 

 
1,677

Total
$
1,990,550

 
$
45,719

 
$
59,692

 
$
2,095,961

December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
328,959

 
$
10,588

 
$
4,266

 
$
343,813

Real estate – construction
114,428

 
588

 

 
115,016

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
126,916

 
13,864

 
23,370

 
164,150

Real estate – commercial mortgage
1,338,340

 
32,892

 
35,121

 
1,406,353

Installment loans to individuals
19

 

 

 
19

Total
$
1,908,662

 
$
57,932

 
$
62,757

 
$
2,029,351



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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


For portfolio balances of consumer, consumer mortgage and certain other loans originated for other than commercial purposes, allowance factors are determined based on historical loss ratios by portfolio for the preceding eight quarters and may be adjusted by other qualitative criteria. The following table presents the performing status of the Company’s loan portfolio not subject to risk rating as of the dates presented:
 
 
Performing
 
Non-
Performing
 
Total
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
93,449

 
$
133

 
$
93,582

Lease financing
1,767

 

 
1,767

Real estate – construction
50,045

 
11

 
50,056

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
973,910

 
3,935

 
977,845

Real estate – commercial mortgage
249,378

 
436

 
249,814

Installment loans to individuals
87,439

 
81

 
87,520

Total
$
1,455,988

 
$
4,596

 
$
1,460,584

December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
89,490

 
$
176

 
$
89,666

Lease financing
53

 

 
53

Real estate – construction
43,535

 

 
43,535

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
938,994

 
2,527

 
941,521

Real estate – commercial mortgage
242,363

 
666

 
243,029

Installment loans to individuals
84,855

 
79

 
84,934

Total
$
1,399,290

 
$
3,448

 
$
1,402,738


Loans Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality
Loans acquired in business combinations that exhibited, at the date of acquisition, evidence of deterioration of the credit quality since origination, such that it was probable that all contractually required payments would not be collected, were as follows as of the dates presented:
 
 
Impaired
Covered
Loans
 
Other
Covered
Loans
 
Not
Covered
Loans
 
Total
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$

 
$
7,677

 
$
20,672

 
$
28,349

Lease financing

 

 

 

Real estate – construction

 
1,648

 
229

 
1,877

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
1,255

 
48,361

 
42,594

 
92,210

Real estate – commercial mortgage
19,044

 
89,122

 
164,827

 
272,993

Installment loans to individuals

 
22

 
5,534

 
5,556

Total
$
20,299

 
$
146,830

 
$
233,856

 
$
400,985

December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$

 
$
9,546

 
$
25,938

 
$
35,484

Lease financing

 

 

 

Real estate – construction

 
1,648

 
1,237

 
2,885

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
835

 
53,631

 
48,096

 
102,562

Real estate – commercial mortgage
23,684

 
92,302

 
185,204

 
301,190

Installment loans to individuals

 
28

 
6,781

 
6,809

Total
$
24,519

 
$
157,155

 
$
267,256

 
$
448,930



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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


The references in the table above and elsewhere in these Notes to "covered loans" and "not covered loans" (as well as to "covered OREO" and "not covered OREO") refer to loans (or OREO, as applicable) covered and not covered, respectively, by loss-share agreements with the FDIC. See Note E, "FDIC Loss-Share Indemnification Asset," below for more information.

The following table presents the fair value of loans determined to be impaired at the time of acquisition and determined not to be impaired at the time of acquisition at June 30, 2014:
 
 
Impaired
Covered
Loans
 
Other
Covered
Loans
 
Not
Covered
Loans
 
Total
Contractually-required principal and interest
$
57,279

 
$
183,328

 
$
317,561

 
$
558,168

Nonaccretable difference(1)
(36,979
)
 
(33,251
)
 
(50,579
)
 
(120,809
)
Cash flows expected to be collected
20,300

 
150,077

 
266,982

 
437,359

Accretable yield(2)
(1
)
 
(3,247
)
 
(33,126
)
 
(36,374
)
Fair value
$
20,299

 
$
146,830

 
$
233,856

 
$
400,985

 
(1)
Represents contractual principal and interest cash flows of $112,523 and $8,286, respectively, not expected to be collected.
(2)
Represents contractual interest payments of $3,387 expected to be collected and purchase discount of $32,987.
Changes in the accretable yield of loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality were as follows:
 
 
Impaired
Covered
Loans
 
Other
Covered
Loans
 
Not
Covered
Loans
 
Total
Balance at January 1, 2014
$
(1
)
 
$
(3,758
)
 
$
(36,191
)
 
$
(39,950
)
Reclasses from nonaccretable difference
(50
)
 
(3,389
)
 
(355
)
 
(3,794
)
Accretion
50

 
3,900

 
3,420

 
7,370

Balance at June 30, 2014
$
(1
)
 
$
(3,247
)
 
$
(33,126
)
 
$
(36,374
)

Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level believed adequate by management based on its ongoing analysis of the loan portfolio to absorb probable credit losses inherent in the entire loan portfolio, including collective impairment as recognized under ASC 450, “Contingencies”. Collective impairment is calculated based on loans grouped by grade. Another component of the allowance is losses on loans assessed as impaired under ASC 310. The balance of these loans and their related allowance is included in management’s estimation and analysis of the allowance for loan losses. Management and the internal loan review staff evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses quarterly. The allowance for loan losses is evaluated based on a continuing assessment of problem loans, the types of loans, historical loss experience, new lending products, emerging credit trends, changes in the size and character of loan categories and other factors, including its risk rating system, regulatory guidance and economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings resulting from measurements of inherent credit risk in the loan portfolio and estimates of probable losses or impairments of individual loans. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.


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The following table provides a roll forward of the allowance for loan losses and a breakdown of the ending balance of the allowance based on the Company’s impairment methodology for the periods presented:
 
 
Commercial
 
Real Estate -
Construction
 
Real Estate -
1-4 Family
Mortgage
 
Real Estate  -
Commercial
Mortgage
 
Installment
and  Other(1)
 
Total
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
3,128

 
$
1,109

 
$
18,478

 
$
24,147

 
$
1,186

 
$
48,048

Charge-offs

 

 
(1,985
)
 
(483
)
 
(61
)
 
(2,529
)
Recoveries
75

 
3

 
206

 
28

 
23

 
335

Net (charge-offs) recoveries
75

 
3

 
(1,779
)
 
(455
)
 
(38
)
 
(2,194
)
Provision for loan losses
(95
)
 
154

 
(5,187
)
 
7,522

 
57

 
2,451

Benefit attributable to FDIC loss-share agreements

 

 
(66
)
 
(1,476
)
 

 
(1,542
)
Recoveries payable to FDIC
156

 
1

 
351

 
33

 

 
541

Provision for loan losses charged to operations
61

 
155

 
(4,902
)
 
6,079

 
57

 
1,450

Ending balance
$
3,264

 
$
1,267

 
$
11,797

 
$
29,771

 
$
1,205

 
$
47,304

Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
3,090

 
$
1,091

 
$
18,629

 
$
23,688

 
$
1,167

 
$
47,665

Charge-offs
(119
)
 

 
(2,872
)
 
(543
)
 
(292
)
 
(3,826
)
Recoveries
112

 
8

 
357

 
58

 
30

 
565

Net (charge-offs) recoveries
(7
)
 
8

 
(2,515
)
 
(485
)
 
(262
)
 
(3,261
)
Provision for loan losses
88

 
167

 
(4,691
)
 
8,002

 
300

 
3,866

Benefit attributable to FDIC loss-share agreements
(68
)
 

 
(135
)
 
(1,471
)
 

 
(1,674
)
Recoveries payable to FDIC
161

 
1

 
509

 
37

 

 
708

Provision for loan losses charged to operations
181

 
168

 
(4,317
)
 
6,568

 
300

 
2,900

Ending balance
$
3,264

 
$
1,267

 
$
11,797

 
$
29,771

 
$
1,205

 
$
47,304

Period-End Amount Allocated to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
245

 
$

 
$
2,062

 
$
8,584

 
$

 
$
10,891

Collectively evaluated for impairment
3,019

 
1,267

 
9,735

 
21,187

 
1,205

 
36,413

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance
$
3,264

 
$
1,267

 
$
11,797

 
$
29,771

 
$
1,205

 
$
47,304

 

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Commercial
 
Real Estate -
Construction
 
Real Estate -
1-4 Family
Mortgage
 
Real Estate  -
Commercial
Mortgage
 
Installment
and  Other(1)
 
Total
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
2,942

 
$
676

 
$
19,737

 
$
22,096

 
$
1,054

 
$
46,505

Charge-offs
(46
)
 

 
(652
)
 
(2,527
)
 
(288
)
 
(3,513
)
Recoveries
90

 
47

 
132

 
756

 
17

 
1,042

Net (charge-offs) recoveries
44

 
47

 
(520
)
 
(1,771
)
 
(271
)
 
(2,471
)
Provision for loan losses
563

 
140

 
521

 
1,962

 
239

 
3,425

Benefit attributable to FDIC loss-share agreements
(83
)
 

 
(369
)
 
(50
)
 

 
(502
)
Recoveries payable to FDIC
12

 

 
63

 
2

 

 
77

Provision for loan losses charged to operations
492

 
140

 
215

 
1,914

 
239

 
3,000

Ending balance
$
3,478

 
$
863

 
$
19,432

 
$
22,239

 
$
1,022

 
$
47,034

Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
$
3,307

 
$
711

 
$
18,347

 
$
21,416

 
$
566

 
$
44,347

Charge-offs
(280
)
 

 
(1,266
)
 
(3,120
)
 
(352
)
 
(5,018
)
Recoveries
247

 
63

 
471

 
847

 
27

 
1,655

Net (charge-offs) recoveries
(33
)
 
63

 
(795
)
 
(2,273
)
 
(325
)
 
(3,363
)
Provision for loan losses
510

 
88

 
1,718

 
3,787

 
781

 
6,884

Benefit attributable to FDIC loss-share agreements
(330
)
 

 
(630
)
 
(711
)
 

 
(1,671
)
Recoveries payable to FDIC
24

 
1

 
792

 
20

 

 
837

Provision for loan losses charged to operations
204

 
89

 
1,880

 
3,096

 
781

 
6,050

Ending balance
$
3,478

 
$
863

 
$
19,432

 
$
22,239

 
$
1,022

 
$
47,034

Period-End Amount Allocated to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
834

 
$

 
$
7,843

 
$
7,267

 
$

 
$
15,944

Collectively evaluated for impairment
2,644

 
863

 
11,589

 
14,972

 
1,022

 
31,090

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality

 

 

 

 

 

Ending balance
$
3,478

 
$
863

 
$
19,432

 
$
22,239

 
$
1,022

 
$
47,034


(1)
Includes lease financing receivables.

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The following table provides the recorded investment in loans, net of unearned income, based on the Company’s impairment methodology as of the dates presented:
 
 
Commercial
 
Real Estate  -
Construction
 
Real Estate -
1-4 Family
Mortgage
 
Real Estate  -
Commercial
Mortgage
 
Installment
and  Other(1)
 
Total
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
701

 
$

 
$
15,270

 
$
42,531

 
$

 
$
58,502

Collectively evaluated for impairment
418,776

 
174,700

 
1,113,808

 
1,699,795

 
90,964

 
3,498,043

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
28,349

 
1,877

 
92,210

 
272,993

 
5,556

 
400,985

Ending balance
$
447,826

 
$
176,577

 
$
1,221,288

 
$
2,015,319

 
$
96,520

 
$
3,957,530

December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
$
743

 
$

 
$
25,374

 
$
30,624

 
$
183

 
$
56,924

Collectively evaluated for impairment
432,736

 
158,551

 
1,080,297

 
1,618,758

 
84,822

 
3,375,164

Acquired with deteriorated credit quality
35,484

 
2,885

 
102,562

 
301,190

 
6,809

 
448,930

Ending balance
$
468,963

 
$
161,436

 
$
1,208,233

 
$
1,950,572

 
$
91,814

 
$
3,881,018

 
(1)
Includes lease financing receivables.

Note D – Other Real Estate Owned
(In Thousands)
The following table provides details of the Company’s other real estate owned (“OREO”) covered and not covered under a loss-share agreement, net of valuation allowances and direct write-downs as of the dates presented:
 
 
Covered
OREO
 
Not Covered
OREO
 
Total
OREO
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Residential real estate
$
1,286

 
$
6,507

 
$
7,793

Commercial real estate
2,182

 
8,557

 
10,739

Residential land development
625

 
8,563

 
9,188

Commercial land development
3,379

 
10,704

 
14,083

Total
$
7,472

 
$
34,331

 
$
41,803

December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Residential real estate
$
2,133

 
$
6,767

 
$
8,900

Commercial real estate
3,598

 
8,984

 
12,582

Residential land development
1,161

 
12,334

 
13,495

Commercial land development
6,050

 
11,860

 
17,910

Other

 

 

Total
$
12,942

 
$
39,945

 
$
52,887



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Changes in the Company’s OREO covered and not covered under a loss-share agreement were as follows:
 
 
Covered
OREO
 
Not Covered
OREO
 
Total
OREO
Balance at January 1, 2014
$
12,942

 
$
39,945

 
$
52,887

Transfers of loans
3,363

 
2,666

 
6,029

Capitalized improvements

 

 

Impairments(1)
(1,950
)
 
(656
)
 
(2,606
)
Dispositions
(6,589
)
 
(7,753
)
 
(14,342
)
Other
(294
)
 
129

 
(165
)
Balance at June 30, 2014
$
7,472

 
$
34,331

 
$
41,803

 
(1)
Of the total impairment charges of $1,950 recorded for covered OREO, $390 was included in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the six months ended June 30, 2014, while the remaining $1,560 increased the FDIC loss-share indemnification asset.
Components of the line item “Other real estate owned” in the Consolidated Statements of Income were as follows for the periods presented:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Repairs and maintenance
$
756

 
$
555

 
$
1,537

 
$
908

Property taxes and insurance
56

 
304

 
297

 
657

Impairments
207

 
1,249

 
1,045

 
2,235

Net losses (gains) on OREO sales
102

 
(252
)
 
(12
)
 
218

Rental income
(53
)
 
(83
)
 
(98
)
 
(196
)
Total
$
1,068

 
$
1,773

 
$
2,769

 
$
3,822


Note E – FDIC Loss-Share Indemnification Asset
(In Thousands)
As part of the loan portfolio and OREO fair value estimation in connection with FDIC-assisted acquisitions, a FDIC loss-share indemnification asset is established, which represents the present value as of the acquisition date of the estimated losses on covered assets to be reimbursed by the FDIC. Pursuant to the terms of both of our loss-share agreements, the FDIC is obligated to reimburse the Bank for 80% of all eligible losses with respect to covered assets, beginning with the first dollar of loss incurred. The Bank has a corresponding obligation to reimburse the FDIC for 80% of eligible recoveries with respect to covered assets. The estimated losses are based on the same cash flow estimates used in determining the fair value of the covered assets. The FDIC loss-share indemnification asset is reduced as losses are recognized on covered assets and loss-share payments are received from the FDIC. Realized losses in excess of estimates as of the date of the acquisition increase the FDIC loss-share indemnification asset. Conversely, when realized losses are less than these estimates, the portion of the FDIC loss-share indemnification asset no longer expected to result in a payment from the FDIC is amortized into interest income using the effective interest method.

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Changes in the FDIC loss-share indemnification asset were as follows:
 
Balance at January 1, 2014
$
26,273

Changes in expected cash flows from initial estimates on:
 
Covered Loans
(2,904
)
Covered OREO
662

Reimbursable expenses
592

Accretion

Reimbursements received from the FDIC
(4,760
)
 
 
Balance at June 30, 2014
$
19,863


Note F – Mortgage Servicing Rights
(In Thousands)
The Company retains the right to service certain mortgage loans that it sells to secondary market investors. These mortgage servicing rights, included in “Other assets” on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, are recognized as a separate asset on the date the corresponding mortgage loan is sold. Mortgage servicing rights are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income. These servicing rights are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. Fair value is determined using an income approach with various assumptions including expected cash flows, prepayment speeds, market discount rates, servicing costs, and other factors. Mortgage servicing rights were carried at amortized cost at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
Impairment losses on mortgage servicing rights are recognized to the extent by which the unamortized cost exceeds fair value. No impairment losses on mortgage servicing rights were recognized in earnings for the three or six months ended June 30, 2014 or 2013.
Changes in the Company’s mortgage servicing rights were as follows:
 
Balance at January 1, 2014
$
8,994

Capitalization
1,875

Amortization
(589
)
 
 
Balance at June 30, 2014
$
10,280


Data and key economic assumptions related to the Company’s mortgage servicing rights as of June 30, 2014 are as follows:
 
Unpaid principal balance
$
1,029,444

 
 
Weighted-average prepayment speed (CPR)
5.36
%
Estimated impact of a 10% increase
$
(931
)
Estimated impact of a 20% increase
(1,236
)
 
 
Discount rate
11.26
%
Estimated impact of a 10% increase
$
(959
)
Estimated impact of a 20% increase
(1,286
)
 
 
Weighted-average coupon interest rate
3.77
%
Weighted-average servicing fee (basis points)
25.09

Weighted-average remaining maturity (in years)
24.33




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Note G - Employee Benefit and Deferred Compensation Plans
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
The plan expense for the Company-sponsored noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (“Pension Benefits”) and post-retirement health and life plans (“Other Benefits”) for the periods presented was as follows:
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Benefits
 
Three Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Service cost
$

 
$

 
$
6

 
$
6

Interest cost
318

 
187

 
23

 
15

Expected return on plan assets
(539
)
 
(309
)
 

 

Prior service cost recognized

 

 

 

Recognized actuarial loss
46

 
102

 
27

 
36

Net periodic benefit cost (return)
$
(175
)
 
$
(20
)
 
$
56

 
$
57



 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Benefits
 
Six Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Service cost
$

 
$

 
$
12

 
$
13

Interest cost
636

 
375

 
46

 
27

Expected return on plan assets
(1,078
)
 
(620
)
 

 

Prior service cost recognized

 

 

 

Recognized actuarial loss
91

 
199

 
54

 
55

Net periodic benefit cost (return)
$
(351
)
 
$
(46
)
 
$
112

 
$
95


In January 2013, the Company granted stock options which generally vest and become exercisable in equal installments of 33 1/3% upon completion of one, two and three years of service measured from the grant date. There were no stock options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2014. The fair value of stock option grants is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Company employed the following assumptions with respect to its stock option grants in 2013:
 
 
2013 Grant
Shares granted
52,500

Dividend yield
3.55
%
Expected volatility
37
%
Risk-free interest rate
0.76
%
Expected lives
6 years

Weighted average exercise price
$
19.14

Weighted average fair value
$
4.47


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


In connection with its merger with First M&F during the third quarter of 2013, the Company assumed First M&F's 2005 Equity Incentive Plan and Stock Option Plan, under which options to purchase an aggregate of 11,557 shares of the Company's common stock were outstanding as of the date of assumption. The assumed options had a weighted average exercise price of $21.16 and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 2.05 years at the date of assumption. The fair value of the stock options assumed on the date of assumption was $68 and was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. No additional options or other forms of equity incentives will be granted or awarded under these plans. At June 30, 2014, there were 6,934 remaining shares of the Company's common stock outstanding related to the First M&F Equity Incentive Plan and Stock Option Plan. The remaining options have a weighted average exercise price of $24.61 and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 1.24 years.

The following table summarizes the changes in stock options as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2014:
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding at beginning of period
 
1,060,350

 
$
18.64

Assumed from acquisition
 

 

Granted
 

 

Exercised
 
(144,105
)
 
17.01

Forfeited
 
(1,000
)
 
16.91

Options outstanding at end of period
 
915,245

 
$
18.90


The Company awards performance-based restricted stock to executives and time-based restricted stock to directors and other officers and employees under a long-term equity incentive plan. The performance-based restricted stock vests upon completion of a one-year service period and the attainment of certain performance goals. Performance-based restricted stock is issued at the target level; the number of shares ultimately awarded is determined at the end of each year and may be increased or decreased depending on the Company falling short of, meeting or exceeding financial performance measures defined by the Board of Directors. Time-based restricted stock vests at the end of the service period defined in the respective grant. The fair value of each restricted stock award is the closing price of the Company's common stock on the day immediately preceding the award date. The following table summarizes the changes in restricted stock as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2014:

 
 
Performance-Based Restricted Stock
 
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
 
Time- Based Restricted Stock
 
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Nonvested at beginning of period
 
69,850

 
$
19.14

 
22,338

 
$
24.30

Awarded
 
78,250

 
31.46

 
34,336

 
30.26

Vested
 
(69,850
)
 
19.14

 
(6,338
)
 
22.09

Cancelled
 

 

 

 

Nonvested at end of period
 
78,250

 
$
31.46

 
50,336

 
$
28.64

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company reissued 131,973 shares from treasury in connection with the exercise of stock options and award of restricted stock. The Company recorded total stock-based compensation expense of $951 and $477 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $1,822 and $955 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Note H – Segment Reporting
(In Thousands)
The operations of the Company’s reportable segments are described as follows:
The Community Banks segment delivers a complete range of banking and financial services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses including checking and savings accounts, business and personal loans, equipment leasing, as well as safe deposit and night depository facilities.

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The Insurance segment includes a full service insurance agency offering all major lines of commercial and personal insurance through major carriers.
The Wealth Management segment offers a broad range of fiduciary services which includes the administration and management of trust accounts including personal and corporate benefit accounts, self-directed IRA’s, and custodial accounts. In addition, the Wealth Management segment offers annuities, mutual funds and other investment services through a third party broker-dealer.
In order to give the Company’s divisional management a more precise indication of the income and expenses they can control, the results of operations for the Community Banks, the Insurance and the Wealth Management segments reflect the direct revenues and expenses of each respective segment. Indirect revenues and expenses, including but not limited to income from the Company’s investment portfolio, as well as certain costs associated with data processing and back office functions, primarily support the operations of the community banks and, therefore, are included in the results of the Community Banks segment. Included in “Other” are the operations of the holding company and other eliminations which are necessary for purposes of reconciling to the consolidated amounts.

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The following table provides financial information for the Company’s operating segments for the periods presented:
 
 
Community
Banks
 
Insurance
 
Wealth
Management
 
Other
 
Consolidated
Three months ended June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
52,744

 
49

 
320

 
(944
)
 
52,169

Provision for loan losses
1,501

 

 
(51
)
 

 
1,450

Noninterest income
15,129

 
2,138

 
2,181

 
23

 
19,471

Noninterest expense
45,530

 
1,684

 
1,999

 
183

 
49,396

Income (loss) before income taxes
20,842

 
503

 
553

 
(1,104
)
 
20,794

Income taxes
6,168

 
202

 

 
(429
)
 
5,941

Net income (loss)
14,674

 
301

 
553

 
(675
)
 
14,853

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
5,744,942

 
$
17,864

 
$
46,259

 
$
16,955

 
$
5,826,020

Goodwill
273,379

 
2,767

 

 

 
276,146

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
$
34,251

 
$
24

 
$
324

 
$
(195
)
 
$
34,404

Provision for loan losses
2,990

 

 
10

 

 
3,000

Noninterest income
14,658

 
973

 
1,681

 
5

 
17,317

Noninterest expense
34,921

 
813

 
1,736

 
264

 
37,734

Income (loss) before income taxes
10,998

 
184

 
259

 
(454
)
 
10,987

Income taxes
3,079

 
71

 

 
(182
)
 
2,968

Net income (loss)
$
7,919

 
$
113

 
$
259

 
$
(272
)
 
$
8,019

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
4,183,079

 
$
10,460

 
$
42,886

 
$
12,856

 
$
4,249,281

Goodwill
181,996

 
2,783

 

 

 
184,779


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Community
Banks
 
Insurance
 
Wealth
Management
 
Other
 
Consolidated
Six months ended June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
103,380

 
112

 
631

 
(1,983
)
 
102,140

Provision for loan losses
2,890

 

 
10

 

 
2,900

Noninterest income
29,212

 
4,531

 
4,297

 
47

 
38,087

Noninterest expense
89,655

 
3,158

 
3,867

 
361

 
97,041

Income (loss) before income taxes
40,047

 
1,485

 
1,051

 
(2,297
)
 
40,286

Income taxes
12,146

 
582

 

 
(892
)
 
11,836

Net income (loss)
27,901

 
903

 
1,051

 
(1,405
)
 
28,450

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
5,744,942

 
$
17,864

 
$
46,259

 
$
16,955

 
$
5,826,020

Goodwill
273,379

 
2,767

 

 

 
276,146

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Six months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net interest income
$
67,928

 
$
47

 
$
619

 
$
(809
)
 
$
67,785

Provision for loan losses
5,907

 

 
143

 

 
6,050

Noninterest income
29,201

 
2,006

 
3,462

 
26

 
34,695

Noninterest expense
70,023

 
1,626

 
3,317

 
368

 
75,334

Income (loss) before income taxes
21,199

 
427

 
621

 
(1,151
)
 
21,096

Income taxes
5,802

 
165

 

 
(461
)
 
5,506

Net income (loss)
$
15,397

 
$
262

 
$
621

 
$
(690
)
 
$
15,590

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
4,183,079

 
$
10,460

 
$
42,886

 
$
12,856

 
$
4,249,281

Goodwill
181,996

 
2,783

 

 

 
184,779


Note I – Fair Value Measurements
(In Thousands)
Fair Value Measurements and the Fair Level Hierarchy
ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities and also establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to a valuation based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1), moderate priority to a valuation based on quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities and/or based on assumptions that are observable in the market (Level 2), and the lowest priority to a valuation based on assumptions that are not observable in the market (Level 3).
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The Company carries certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis in accordance with applicable standards. The Company’s recurring fair value measurements are based on the requirement to carry such assets and liabilities at fair value or the Company’s election to carry certain eligible assets and liabilities at fair value. Assets and liabilities that are required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis include securities available for sale and derivative instruments. The Company has elected to carry mortgage loans held for sale at fair value on a recurring basis as permitted under the guidance in ASC 825, “Financial Instruments” (“ASC 825”).
The following methods and assumptions are used by the Company to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured on a recurring basis:

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Securities available for sale: Securities available for sale consist primarily of debt securities, such as obligations of U.S. Government agencies and corporations, mortgage-backed securities, trust preferred securities, and other debt and equity securities. Where quoted market prices in active markets are available, securities are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. If quoted prices from active markets are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices for similar instruments traded in active markets, quoted market prices for identical or similar instruments traded in markets that are not active, or model-based valuation techniques where all significant assumptions are observable in the market. Such instruments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. When assumptions used in model-based valuation techniques are not observable in the market, the assumptions used by management reflect estimates of assumptions used by other market participants in determining fair value. When there is limited transparency around the inputs to the valuation, the instruments are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Derivative instruments: The Company uses derivatives to manage various financial risks. Most of the Company’s derivative contracts are extensively traded in over-the-counter markets and are valued using discounted cash flow models which incorporate observable market based inputs including current market interest rates, credit spreads, and other factors. Such instruments are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and include interest rate swaps and other interest rate contracts such as interest rate caps and/or floors. The Company’s interest rate lock commitments are valued using current market prices for mortgage-backed securities with similar characteristics, adjusted for certain factors including servicing and risk. The value of the Company’s forward commitments is based on current prices for securities backed by similar types of loans. Because these assumptions are observable in active markets, the Company’s interest rate lock commitments and forward commitments are categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Mortgage loans held for sale: Mortgage loans held for sale are primarily agency loans which trade in active secondary markets. The fair value of these instruments is derived from current market pricing for similar loans, adjusted for differences in loan characteristics, including servicing and risk. Because the valuation is based on external pricing of similar instruments, mortgage loans held for sale are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

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The following table presents assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of the dates presented:
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Totals
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
$

 
$
6,122

 
$

 
$
6,122

Residential mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities

 
305,668

 

 
305,668

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 
162,946

 

 
162,946

Commercial mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities

 
47,383

 

 
47,383

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 
5,461

 

 
5,461

Trust preferred securities

 

 
18,309

 
18,309

Other debt securities

 
18,701

 

 
18,701

Other equity securities

 
4,458

 

 
4,458

Total securities available for sale

 
550,739

 
18,309

 
569,048

Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps

 

 

 

Interest rate contracts

 
1,285

 

 
1,285

Interest rate lock commitments

 
1,887

 

 
1,887

Forward contracts

 

 

 

Total derivative instruments

 
3,172

 

 
3,172

Mortgage loans held for sale

 
28,116

 

 
28,116

Total financial assets
$

 
$
582,027

 
$
18,309

 
$
600,336

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
$

 
$
2,838

 
$

 
$
2,838

Interest rate contracts

 
1,285

 

 
1,285

Interest rate lock commitments

 

 

 

Forward commitments

 
624

 

 
624

Total derivative instruments

 
4,747

 

 
4,747

Total financial liabilities
$

 
$
4,747

 
$

 
$
4,747



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Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Totals
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
$

 
$
6,068

 
$

 
$
6,068

Residential mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities

 
259,992

 

 
259,992

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 
146,545

 

 
146,545

Commercial mortgage-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Government agency mortgage backed securities

 
42,041

 

 
42,041

Government agency collateralized mortgage obligations

 
5,066

 

 
5,066

Trust preferred securities

 

 
17,671

 
17,671

Other debt securities

 
19,554

 

 
19,554

Other equity securities

 
4,317

 

 
4,317

Total securities available for sale

 
483,583

 
17,671

 
501,254

Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap

 
208

 

 
208

Interest rate contracts

 
1,812

 

 
1,812

Interest rate lock commitments

 
464

 

 
464

Forward commitments

 
335

 

 
335

Total derivative instruments

 
2,819

 

 
2,819

Mortgage loans held for sale

 
33,440

 

 
33,440

Total financial assets
$

 
$
519,842

 
$
17,671

 
$
537,513

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
$

 
$
1,428

 
$

 
$
1,428

Interest rate contracts

 
1,812

 

 
1,812

Interest rate lock commitments

 
52

 

 
52

Forward commitments

 
24

 

 
24

Total derivative instruments

 
3,316

 

 
3,316

Total financial liabilities
$

 
$
3,316

 
$

 
$
3,316


The Company reviews fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis. Changes in the Company’s ability to observe inputs to the valuation may cause reclassification of certain assets or liabilities within the fair value hierarchy. Transfers between levels of the hierarchy are deemed to have occurred at the end of period. There were no such transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the three or six months ended June 30, 2014.

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The following tables provide a reconciliation for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs, or Level 3 inputs, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively:
 
 
Securities available for sale
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
Trust preferred
securities
 
Other equity
securities
 
Total
Balance at April 1, 2014
$
19,378

 
$

 
$
19,378

Realized gains included in net income
16

 

 
16

Unrealized gains included in other comprehensive income
(926
)
 

 
(926
)
Purchases

 

 

Sales

 

 

Issues

 

 

Settlements
(159
)
 

 
(159
)
Transfers into Level 3

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2014
$
18,309

 
$

 
$
18,309

 
 
Securities available for sale
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
Trust preferred
securities
 
Other equity
securities
 
Total
Balance at April 1, 2013
$
16,162

 
$

 
$
16,162

Realized gains included in net income

 

 

Unrealized gains included in other comprehensive income
(84
)
 

 
(84
)
Reclassification adjustment

 

 

Purchases

 

 

Sales

 

 

Issues

 

 

Settlements
(118
)
 

 
(118
)
Transfers into Level 3

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2013
$
15,960

 
$

 
$
15,960


 
Securities available for sale
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
Trust preferred
securities
 
Other equity
securities
 
Total
Balance at January 1, 2014
$
17,671

 
$

 
$
17,671

Realized gains included in net income
16

 

 
16

Unrealized gains included in other comprehensive income
798

 

 
798

Purchases

 

 

Sales

 

 

Issues

 

 

Settlements
(176
)
 

 
(176
)
Transfers into Level 3

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2014
$
18,309

 
$

 
$
18,309



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Securities available for sale
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
Trust preferred
securities
 
Other equity
securities
 
Total
Balance at January 1, 2013
$
15,068

 
$

 
$
15,068

Realized gains included in net income

 

 

Unrealized gains included in other comprehensive income
1,794

 

 
1,794

Reclassification adjustment

 

 

Purchases

 

 

Sales

 

 

Issues

 

 

Settlements

 

 

Transfers into Level 3
(902
)
 

 
(902
)
Transfers out of Level 3

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2013
$
15,960

 
$

 
$
15,960


For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, there were no gains or losses included in earnings that were attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses related to assets or liabilities held at the end of each respective period that were measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs.
The following table presents information as of June 30, 2014 about significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used in the valuation of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
 
Financial instrument
Fair
Value
 
Valuation Technique
 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range of Inputs
Trust preferred securities
$
18,309

 
Discounted cash flows
 
Default rate
 
0-100%

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
Certain assets may be recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically are a result of the application of the lower of cost or market accounting or a write-down occurring during the period. The following table provides the fair value measurement for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis that were still held on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the dates presented and the level within the fair value hierarchy each is classified:
 
June 30, 2014
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Totals
Impaired loans
$

 
$

 
$
9,646

 
$
9,646

OREO

 

 
6,128

 
6,128

Total
$

 
$

 
$
15,774

 
$
15,774

 
December 31, 2013
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Totals
Impaired loans
$

 
$

 
$
11,900

 
$
11,900

OREO

 

 
36,306

 
36,306

Total
$

 
$

 
$
48,206

 
$
48,206


The following methods and assumptions are used by the Company to estimate the fair values of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured on a nonrecurring basis:

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Impaired loans: Loans considered impaired are reserved for at the time the loan is identified as impaired taking into account the fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. Collateral may be real estate and/or business assets including but not limited to equipment, inventory and accounts receivable. The fair value of real estate is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. The fair value of the business assets is generally based on amounts reported on the business’s financial statements. Appraised and reported values may be adjusted based on changes in market conditions from the time of valuation and management’s knowledge of the client and the client’s business. Since not all valuation inputs are observable, these nonrecurring fair value determinations are classified as Level 3. Impaired loans are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly, based on the same factors previously identified. Impaired loans covered under loss-share agreements were recorded at their fair value upon the acquisition date, and no fair value adjustments were necessary for the three or six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Impaired loans not covered under loss-share agreements that were measured or re-measured at fair value had a carrying value of $12,751 and $12,998 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and a specific reserve for these loans of $3,105 and $1,098 was included in the allowance for loan losses for the periods ended on such respective dates.
Other real estate owned: OREO is comprised of commercial and residential real estate obtained in partial or total satisfaction of loan obligations. OREO covered under loss-share agreements is recorded at its fair value on its acquisition date. OREO not covered under loss-share agreements acquired in settlement of indebtedness is recorded at the fair value of the real estate less estimated costs to sell. Subsequently, it may be necessary to record nonrecurring fair value adjustments for declines in fair value. Fair value, when recorded, is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers and adjusted for management’s estimates of costs to sell. Accordingly, values for OREO are classified as Level 3.
The following table presents OREO measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis that was still held in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the dates presented:
 
 
June 30,
2014
 
December 31, 2013
OREO covered under loss-share agreements:
 
 
 
Carrying amount prior to remeasurement
$
4,074

 
$
13,067

Impairment recognized in results of operations
(274
)
 
(707
)
Increase in FDIC loss-share indemnification asset
(1,096
)
 
(2,829
)
Receivable from other guarantor
(64
)
 
(768
)
Fair value
$
2,640

 
$
8,763

OREO not covered under loss-share agreements:
 
 
 
Carrying amount prior to remeasurement
$
4,128

 
$
30,436

Impairment recognized in results of operations
(640
)
 
(2,893
)
Fair value
$
3,488

 
$
27,543


The following table presents information as of June 30, 2014 about significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used in the valuation of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:
 
Financial instrument
Fair
Value
 
Valuation Technique
 
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
 
Range of Inputs
Impaired loans
$
9,646

 
Appraised value of collateral less estimated costs to sell
 
Estimated costs to sell
 
4-10%
OREO
6,128

 
Appraised value of property less estimated costs to sell
 
Estimated costs to sell
 
4-10%

Fair Value Option
The Company elected to measure all mortgage loans originated for sale on or after July 1, 2012 at fair value under the fair value option as permitted under ASC 825. Electing to measure these assets at fair value reduces certain timing differences and better matches the changes in fair value of the loans with changes in the fair value of derivative instruments used to economically hedge them.

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Net gains of $75 and $11 resulting from fair value changes of these mortgage loans were recorded in income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. The amount does not reflect changes in fair values of related derivative instruments used to hedge exposure to market-related risks associated with these mortgage loans. The change in fair value of both mortgage loans held for sale and the related derivative instruments are recorded in “Gains on sales of mortgage loans held for sale” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The Company’s valuation of mortgage loans held for sale incorporates an assumption for credit risk; however, given the short-term period that the Company holds these loans, valuation adjustments attributable to instrument-specific credit risk is nominal. Interest income on mortgage loans held for sale measured at fair value is accrued as it is earned based on contractual rates and is reflected in loan interest income on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The following table summarizes the differences between the fair value and the principal balance for mortgage loans held for sale measured at fair value as of:
 
June 30, 2014
Aggregate
Fair  Value
 
Aggregate
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Difference
Mortgage loans held for sale measured at fair value
$
28,116

 
$
27,882

 
$
234

Past due loans of 90 days or more

 

 

Nonaccrual loans

 

 


Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments, including those assets and liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or nonrecurring basis, were as follows as of the dates presented:
 
 
 
 
Fair Value
As of June 30, 2014
Carrying
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
181,220

 
$
181,220

 
$

 
$

 
$
181,220

Securities held to maturity
438,283

 

 
446,267

 

 
446,267

Securities available for sale
569,048

 

 
550,739

 
18,309

 
569,048

Mortgage loans held for sale
28,116

 

 
28,116

 

 
28,116

Loans covered under loss-share agreements
167,129

 

 

 
161,558

 
161,558

Loans not covered under loss-share agreements, net
3,743,097

 

 

 
3,703,082

 
3,703,082

FDIC loss-share indemnification asset
19,863

 

 

 
19,863

 
19,863

Mortgage servicing rights
10,280

 

 

 
11,159

 
11,159

Derivative instruments
3,172

 

 
3,172

 

 
3,172

Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
4,886,731

 
$
3,470,306

 
$
1,421,756

 
$

 
$
4,892,062

Short-term borrowings
25,505

 
25,505

 

 

 
25,505

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
69,944

 

 
95,588

 

 
95,588

Junior subordinated debentures
94,381

 

 
80,662

 

 
80,662

Derivative instruments
4,781

 

 
4,781

 

 
4,781

 

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Fair Value
As of December 31, 2013
Carrying
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
246,648

 
$
246,648

 
$

 
$

 
$
246,648

Securities held to maturity
412,075

 

 
408,567

 

 
408,567

Securities available for sale
501,254

 

 
483,583

 
17,671

 
501,254

Mortgage loans held for sale
33,440

 

 
33,440

 

 
33,440

Loans covered under loss-share agreements
181,674

 

 

 
182,244

 
182,244

Loans not covered under loss-share agreements, net
3,651,679

 

 

 
3,590,446

 
3,590,446

FDIC loss-share indemnification asset
26,273

 

 

 
26,273

 
26,273

Mortgage servicing rights
8,994

 

 

 
9,840

 
9,840

Derivative instruments
2,818

 

 
2,818

 

 
2,818

Financial liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits
$
4,841,912

 
$
3,327,688

 
$
1,520,667

 
$

 
$
4,848,355

Short-term borrowings
228

 
2,283

 

 

 
2,283

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
75,405

 

 
80,989

 

 
80,989

Junior subordinated debentures
94,187

 

 
78,301

 

 
78,301

Derivative instruments
3,096

 

 
3,096

 

 
3,096


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. The methodologies for estimating the fair value of financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis are discussed previously.
Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and due from banks and interest-bearing balances with banks. The carrying amount reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value based on the short-term nature of these assets.
Securities held to maturity: Securities held to maturity consist of debt securities such as obligations of U.S. Government agencies, states, and other political subdivisions. Where quoted market prices in active markets are available, securities are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. If quoted prices from active markets are not available, fair values are based on quoted market prices for similar instruments traded in active markets, quoted market prices for identical or similar instruments traded in markets that are not active, or model-based valuation techniques where all significant assumptions are observable in the market. Such instruments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. When assumptions used in model-based valuation techniques are not observable in the market, the assumptions used by management reflect estimates of assumptions used by other market participants in determining fair value. When there is limited transparency around the inputs to the valuation, the instruments are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Loans covered under loss-share agreements: The fair value of loans covered under loss-share agreements is based on the net present value of future cash proceeds expected to be received using discount rates that are derived from current market rates and reflect the level of interest risk in the covered loans.
Loans not covered under loss-share agreements: For variable-rate loans not covered under loss-share agreements that reprice frequently and with no significant change in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values of fixed-rate loans not covered under loss-share agreements, including mortgages and commercial, agricultural and consumer loans, are estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality.
FDIC loss-share indemnification asset: The fair value of the FDIC loss-share indemnification asset is based on the net present value of future cash flows expected to be received from the FDIC under the provisions of the loss-share agreements using a discount rate that is based on current market rates for the underlying covered loans. Current market rates are used in light of the uncertainty of the timing and receipt of the loss-share reimbursement from the FDIC.

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Mortgage servicing rights: The Company retains the right to service certain mortgage loans that it sells to secondary market investors. These servicing rights are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. Fair value is determined using an income approach with various assumptions including expected cash flows, market discount rates, prepayment speeds, servicing costs, and other factors. Because these factors are not all observable and include management’s assumptions, mortgage servicing rights are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Mortgage servicing rights were carried at amortized cost at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and no impairment charges were recognized in earnings for the three or six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Deposits: The fair values disclosed for demand deposits, both interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing, are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date. Such deposits are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair values of certificates of deposit and individual retirement accounts are estimated using a discounted cash flow based on currently effective interest rates for similar types of deposits. These deposits are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Short-term borrowings: Short-term borrowings consist of securities sold under agreements to repurchase and federal funds purchased. The fair value of these borrowings approximates the carrying value of the amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for each respective account given the short-term nature of the liabilities.
Federal Home Loan Bank advances: The fair value for Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances is determined by discounting the expected future cash outflows using current market rates for similar borrowings, or Level 2 inputs.
Junior subordinated debentures: The fair value for the Company’s junior subordinated debentures is determined by discounting the future cash flows using the current market rate.

Note J - Derivative Instruments
(In Thousands)
The Company utilizes derivative financial instruments, including interest rate contracts such as swaps, caps and/or floors, as part of its ongoing efforts to mitigate its interest rate risk exposure and to facilitate the needs of its customers. The Company also from time to time enters into derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments to help its commercial customers manage their exposure to interest rate fluctuations. To mitigate the interest rate risk associated with these customer contracts, the Company enters into an offsetting derivative contract position. The Company manages its credit risk, or potential risk of default by its commercial customers, through credit limit approval and monitoring procedures. At June 30, 2014, the Company had notional amounts of $73,628 on interest rate contracts with corporate customers and $73,628 in offsetting interest rate contracts with other financial institutions to mitigate the Company’s rate exposure on its corporate customers’ contracts and certain fixed-rate loans.

On June 5, 2014, the Company entered into two forward interest rate swap contracts on floating rate liabilities at the Bank level with notional amounts of $15.0 million each. The interest rate swap contracts are accounted for as a cash flow hedge with the objective of protecting against any interest rate volatility on future FHLB borrowings for a four-year and five-year period beginning June 1, 2018 and December 3, 2018 and ending June 2022 and June 2023, respectively. Under these contracts, Renasant Bank will pay a fixed interest rate of 3.593% and 3.738%, respectively, and will receive a variable interest rate based on the three-month LIBOR, with quarterly net settlements.
In March and April 2012, the Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements effective March 30, 2014 and March 17, 2014, respectively. The Company receives a variable rate of interest based on the three-month LIBOR plus a pre-determined spread and pays a fixed rate of interest. The agreements, which both terminate in March 2022, are accounted for as cash flow hedges to reduce the variability in cash flows resulting from changes in interest rates on $32,000 of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures.
In connection with its merger with First M&F, the Company assumed an interest rate swap designed to convert floating rate interest payments into fixed rate payments. Based on the terms of the agreement, which terminates in March 2018, the Company receives a variable rate of interest based on the three-month LIBOR plus a pre-determined spread and pays a fixed rate of interest. The interest rate swap is accounted for as a cash flow hedge to reduce the variability in cash flows resulting from changes in interest rates on $30,000 of the junior subordinated debentures assumed in the merger with First M&F.




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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


In May 2010, the Company terminated two interest rate swaps, each designated as a cash flow hedge, designed to convert the variable interest rate on an aggregate of $75,000 of loans to a fixed rate. As of the termination date, there were $1,679 of deferred gains related to the swaps, which are being amortized into interest income over the designated hedging periods ending in August 2012 and August 2013, respectively. Deferred gains amortized into net interest income were $0 and $80 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $0 and $165 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
The Company enters into interest rate lock commitments with its customers to mitigate the interest rate risk associated with the commitments to fund fixed-rate residential mortgage loans. The notional amount of commitments to fund fixed-rate mortgage loans was $88,293 and $54,807 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The Company also enters into forward commitments to sell residential mortgage loans to secondary market investors. The notional amount of commitments to sell residential mortgage loans to secondary market investors was $80,000 and $50,000 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
The following table provides details on the Company’s derivative financial instruments as of the dates presented:
 
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
Balance Sheet
Location
 
June 30,
2014
 
December 31, 2013
Derivative assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap
Other Assets
 
$

 
$
208

Totals
 
 
$

 
$
208

Not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
Other Assets
 
$
1,285

 
$
1,812

Interest rate lock commitments
Other Assets
 
1,887

 
464

Forward commitments
Other Assets
 

 
335

Totals
 
 
$
3,172

 
$
2,611

Derivative liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap
Other Liabilities
 
$
2,838

 
$
1,428

Totals
 
 
$
2,838

 
$
1,428

Not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
Other Liabilities
 
$
1,285

 
$
1,812

Interest rate lock commitments
Other Liabilities
 

 
52

Forward commitments
Other Liabilities
 
624

 
24

Totals
 
 
$
1,909

 
$
1,888


















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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


Gains (losses) included in the Consolidated Statements of Income related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments were as follows as of the periods presented:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps (terminated May 2010):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in interest income on loans
$

 
$
80

 
$

 
$
165

Total
$

 
$
80

 
$

 
$
165

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in interest income on loans
$
767

 
$
801

 
$
1,546

 
$
1,600

Included in other noninterest expense

 
(25
)
 

 
67

Interest rate lock commitments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in gains on sales of mortgage loans held for sale
927

 
(2,284
)
 
1,493

 
(2,101
)
Forward commitments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in gains on sales of mortgage loans held for sale
(634
)
 
4,678

 
(445
)
 
4,876

Total
$
1,060

 
$
3,170

 
$
2,594

 
$
4,442



Offsetting

Certain financial instruments, including derivatives, may be eligible for offset in the consolidated balance sheet when the "right of setoff" exists or when the instruments are subject to an enforceable master netting agreement, which includes the right of the non-defaulting party or non-affected party to offset recognized amounts, including collateral posted with the counterparty, to determine a net receivable or net payable upon early termination of the agreement. Certain of the Company's derivative instruments are subject to master netting agreements; however, the Company has not elected to offset such financial instruments in the consolidated balance sheets. The following table presents the Company's gross derivative positions as recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as well as the net derivative positions, including collateral pledged to the extent the application of such collateral did not reduce the net derivative liability position below zero, had the Company elected to offset those instruments subject to an enforceable master netting agreement:
 
Offsetting Derivative Assets
 
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities
 
June 30,
2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
June 30,
2014
 
December 31, 2013
Gross amounts recognized
$
3,172

 
$
2,818

 
$
4,747

 
$
3,315

Gross amounts offset in the consolidated balance sheets

 

 

 

Net amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheets
3,172

 
2,818

 
4,747

 
3,315

Gross amounts not offset in the consolidated balance sheets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial instruments
17

 
1,664

 
17

 
1,664

Financial collateral pledged

 

 
2,838

 

Net amounts
$
3,155

 
$
1,154

 
$
1,892

 
$
1,651

 



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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


Note K – Other Comprehensive Income
(In Thousands)
Changes in the components of other comprehensive income were as follows for the periods presented:
 
 
Pre-Tax
 
Tax Expense
(Benefit)
 
Net of Tax
Three months ended June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains on securities
$
1,953

 
$
747

 
$
1,206

Non-credit related portion of other-than-temporary impairment on securities

 

 

Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income

 

 

Amortization of unrealized holding gains on securities transferred to the held to maturity category
(64
)
 
(25
)
 
(39
)
Total securities available for sale
1,889

 
722

 
1,167

Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding losses on derivative instruments
(641
)
 
(245
)
 
(396
)
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income

 

 

Total derivative instruments
(641
)
 
(245
)
 
(396
)
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans:
 
 
 
 
 
Net gain (loss) arising during the period

 

 

Amortization of net actuarial loss recognized in net periodic pension cost
73

 
28

 
45

Total defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans
73

 
28

 
45

Total other comprehensive income
$
1,321

 
$
505

 
$
816

Three months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains on securities
$
(11,369
)
 
$
(4,350
)
 
$
(7,019
)
Non-credit related portion of other-than-temporary impairment on securities

 

 

Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income

 

 

Amortization of unrealized holding gains on securities transferred to the held to maturity category
(88
)
 
(34
)
 
(54
)
Total securities available for sale
(11,457
)
 
(4,384
)
 
(7,073
)
Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding losses on derivative instruments
1,607

 
615

 
992

Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income
(83
)
 
(32
)
 
(51
)
Total derivative instruments
1,524

 
583

 
941

Defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans:
 
 
 
 
 
Net gain (loss) arising during the period

 

 

Amortization of net actuarial loss recognized in net periodic pension cost
138

 
53

 
85

Total defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans
138

 
53

 
85

Total other comprehensive income
$
(9,795
)
 
$
(3,748
)
 
$
(6,047
)


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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


 
Pre-Tax
 
Tax Expense
(Benefit)
 
Net of Tax
Six months ended June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding losses on securities
$
6,462

 
$
2,472

 
$
3,990

Non-credit related portion of other-than-temporary impairment on securities

 

 

Reclassification adjustment for losses realized in net income

 

 

Amortization of unrealized holding gains on securities transferred to the held to maturity category
(135
)
 
(52
)
 
(83
)
Total securities available for sale
6,327

 
2,420

 
3,907

Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains on derivative instruments
(1,320
)
 
(505
)
 
(815
)
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income

 

 

Total derivative instruments
(1,320
)
 
(505
)
 
(815
)
Defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans:
 
 
 
 
 
Net gain (loss) arising during the period

 

 

Amortization of net actuarial loss recognized in net periodic pension cost
146

 
56

 
90

Total defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans
146

 
56

 
90

Total other comprehensive income
$
5,153

 
$
1,971

 
$
3,182

Six months ended June 30, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
Securities available for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding gains on securities
$
(11,133
)
 
$
(4,260
)
 
$
(6,873
)
Non-credit related portion of other-than-temporary impairment on securities

 

 

Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income
115

 
44

 
71

Amortization of unrealized holding gains on securities transferred to the held to maturity category
(194
)
 
(74
)
 
(120
)
Total securities available for sale
(11,212
)
 
(4,290
)
 
(6,922
)
Derivative instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized holding losses on derivative instruments
1,942

 
743

 
1,199

Reclassification adjustment for gains realized in net income
(168
)
 
(64
)
 
(104
)
Total derivative instruments
1,774

 
679

 
1,095

Defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans:
 
 
 
 
 
Net gain (loss) arising during the period

 

 

Amortization of net actuarial loss recognized in net periodic pension cost
254

 
97

 
157

Total defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans
254

 
97

 
157

Total other comprehensive income
$
(9,184
)
 
$
(3,514
)
 
$
(5,670
)


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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


The accumulated balances for each component of other comprehensive income, net of tax, were as follows as of the dates presented:
 
 
June 30,
2014
 
December 31, 2013
Unrealized gains on securities
$
14,277

 
$
10,370

Non-credit related portion of other-than-temporary impairment on securities
(17,428
)
 
(17,428
)
Unrealized losses on derivative instruments
(827
)
 
(12
)
Unrecognized defined benefit pension and post-retirement benefit plans obligations
(4,814
)
 
(4,903
)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(8,792
)
 
$
(11,973
)

Note L – Net Income Per Common Share
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
Basic net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per common share reflects the pro forma dilution of shares outstanding assuming outstanding stock options were exercised into common shares, calculated in accordance with the treasury method. Basic and diluted net income per common share calculations are as follows for the periods presented:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Basic
 
 
 
Net income applicable to common stock
$
14,853

 
$
8,019

Average common shares outstanding
31,496,737

 
25,223,749

Net income per common share - basic
$
0.47

 
$
0.32

Diluted
 
 
 
Net income applicable to common stock
$
14,853

 
$
8,019

Average common shares outstanding
31,496,737

 
25,223,749

Effect of dilutive stock-based compensation
201,461

 
150,119

Average common shares outstanding - diluted
31,698,198

 
25,373,868

Net income per common share - diluted
$
0.47

 
$
0.32


 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Basic
 
 
 
Net income applicable to common stock
$
28,450

 
$
15,590

Average common shares outstanding
31,466,610

 
25,205,092

Net income per common share - basic
$
0.90

 
$
0.62

Diluted
 
 
 
Net income applicable to common stock
$
28,450

 
$
15,590

Average common shares outstanding
31,466,610

 
25,205,092

Effect of dilutive stock-based compensation
215,886

 
129,806

Average common shares outstanding - diluted
31,682,496

 
25,334,898

Net income per common share - diluted
$
0.90

 
$
0.62



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Renasant Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


Stock options that could potentially dilute basic net income per common share in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted net income per common share due to their anti-dilutive effect were as follows for the periods presented:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Number of shares
109,068
 
162,339
Range of exercise prices
$29.57 - $30.63
 
$19.14 - $30.63

 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Number of shares
109,068
 
388,446
Range of exercise prices
$29.57 - $30.63
 
$19.14 - $30.63

Note M – Mergers and Acquisitions

On September 1, 2013, the Company completed its acquisition by merger of First M&F, a bank holding company headquartered in Kosciusko, Mississippi, and the parent of Merchants and Farmers Bank, a Mississippi banking corporation. On the same date, Merchants and Farmers Bank was merged into Renasant Bank. On August 31, 2013, First M&F operated 43 banking and insurance locations in Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. The acquisition of First M&F allowed the Company to further its strategic initiatives by expanding its geographic footprint into certain markets of Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. The Company issued 6,175,576 shares of its common stock for 100% of the voting equity interests in First M&F. The aggregate transaction value, including the dilutive impact of First M&F’s stock based compensation assumed by the Company, was $156.8 million.

The Company recorded approximately $116.5 million in intangible assets which consist of goodwill of $91,512 and core deposit intangible of $25,033. The fair value of the core deposit intangible is being amortized on an accelerated basis over the estimated useful life, currently expected to be approximately 10 years. The intangible assets are not deductible for income tax purposes.

The Company assumed $30.9 million in fixed/floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures payable to First M&F Statutory Trust I that mature in March 2036. The acquired subordinated debentures require interest to be paid quarterly at a rate of 90-day LIBOR plus 1.33%. The fair value adjustment on the junior subordinated debentures of $12,371 will be amortized on a straight line basis over the remaining life.

The following table summarizes the allocation of purchase price to assets and liabilities acquired in connection with the Company’s acquisition of First M&F based on their fair values on September 1, 2013. The Company is finalizing the fair value of certain assets and liabilities. As a result, the adjustments included in the following table are preliminary and may change.


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Allocation of Purchase Price for First M&F Corporation.
 
 
Purchase Price:
 
 
Shares issued to common shareholders
6,175,576

 
Purchase price per share
$
25.17

 
Value of stock paid
 
$
155,439

Cash paid for fractional shares
 
17

Fair value of stock based compensation assumed
 
68

Deal charges
 
1,321

  Total Purchase Price
 
$
156,845

Net Assets Acquired:
 
 
Stockholders’ equity at 9/1/13
$
79,440

 
Increase (decrease) to net assets as a result of fair value adjustments
to assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
 
 
  Securities
253

 
Loans, net of First M&F's allowance for loan losses(1)
(45,761
)
 
  Fixed assets
(3,228
)
 
  Core deposits intangible, net of First M&F’s existing core deposit intangible
21,158

 
Other real estate owned(1)
(5,797
)
 
Other assets
(443
)
 
  Deposits
(3,207
)
 
  Junior Subordinated Debt
12,371

 
  Other liabilities
1,748

 
  Deferred income taxes
8,799

 
     Total Net Assets Acquired
 
65,333

Goodwill resulting from merger(2)
 
$
91,512

(1) The fair value adjustments to acquired loans and other real estate owned reflect management’s expectations to more aggressively market and liquidate problem assets quickly.
(2) The goodwill resulting from the merger has been assigned to the Community Banks operating segment.

The following table summarizes the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at acquisition date in connection with the merger with First M&F. The Company is finalizing the fair value of certain assets and liabilities associated with First M&F's
mortgage operations. As a result, the values included in the following table are preliminary and may change.

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
169,995

Securities
 
227,693

Mortgage loans held for sale
 
1,659

Loans, net of unearned income
 
899,236

Premises and equipment
 
32,101

Other real estate owned
 
13,527

Intangible assets
 
116,544

Other assets
 
55,848

Total assets
 
1,516,603

 
 
 
Deposits
 
1,325,872

Borrowings
 
25,346

Other liabilities
 
9,861


The following unaudited pro forma combined condensed consolidated financial information presents the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 of the Company as though the merger with First M&F had been completed as of the beginning of 2013.


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Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2013
2013
Interest income
$
55,946

$
110,800

Interest expense
7,588

15,294

Net interest income
48,358

95,506

Provision for loan losses
4,380

8,710

Noninterest income
19,903

42,983

Noninterest expense
52,474

104,120

Income before income taxes
11,407

25,659

Income taxes
2,829

6,646

Net income
$
8,578

$
19,013

Earnings per share:
 
 
   Basic
$
0.28

$
0.61

   Diluted
$
0.27

$
0.60




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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
This Form 10-Q may contain or incorporate by reference statements regarding Renasant Corporation (referred to herein as the “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) which may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements usually include words such as “expects,” “projects,” “proposes,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “strategy,” “plan,” “potential,” “possible” and other similar expressions. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements.
Important factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include (1) the Company’s ability to efficiently integrate acquisitions into its operations, retain the customers of these businesses and grow the acquired operations; (2) the effect of economic conditions and interest rates on a national, regional or international basis; (3) the timing of the implementation of changes in operations to achieve enhanced earnings or effect cost savings; (4) competitive pressures in the consumer finance, commercial finance, insurance, financial services, asset management, retail banking, mortgage lending and auto lending industries; (5) the financial resources of, and products available to, competitors; (6) changes in laws and regulations, including changes in accounting standards; (7) changes in policy by regulatory agencies; (8) changes in the securities and foreign exchange markets; (9) the Company’s potential growth, including its entrance or expansion into new markets, and the need for sufficient capital to support that growth; (10) changes in the quality or composition of the Company’s loan or investment portfolios, including adverse developments in borrower industries or in the repayment ability of individual borrowers; (11) an insufficient allowance for loan losses as a result of inaccurate assumptions; (12) general economic, market or business conditions; (13) changes in demand for loan products and financial services; (14) concentration of credit exposure; (15) changes or the lack of changes in interest rates, yield curves and interest rate spread relationships; and (16) other circumstances, many of which are beyond management’s control. Management undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time.

Financial Condition
The following discussion provides details regarding the changes in significant balance sheet accounts at June 30, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013.
Acquisition of First M&F Corporation

On September 1, 2013, the Company completed its acquisition of First M&F Corporation (“First M&F”) , a bank holding company headquartered in Kosciusko, Mississippi, and Renasant Bank (the “Bank”) completed its acquisition of First M&F's wholly-owned subsidiary, Merchants and Farmers Bank. Prior to the merger, First M&F operated 35 full-service banking offices and eight insurance offices throughout Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama. The Company issued approximately 6.2 million shares of its common stock for 100% of the voting equity interests in First M&F in a transaction valued at $156,845. Including the effect of purchase accounting adjustments, the Company acquired assets with a fair value of $1,516,603 including loans with a fair value of $899,236, and assumed liabilities with a fair value of $1,361,079, including deposits with a fair value of $1,325,872. In connection with the merger, approximately $91,512 of goodwill and $25,033 of core deposit intangible assets were recorded. See Note M, “Mergers and Acquisitions,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1, “Financial Statements,” for additional details regarding the Company’s merger with First M&F.
Assets
Total assets were $5,826,020 at June 30, 2014 compared to $5,746,270 at December 31, 2013.
Investments
The securities portfolio is used to provide a source for meeting liquidity needs and to supply securities to be used in collateralizing certain deposits and other types of borrowings. The following table shows the carrying value of our securities portfolio by investment type and the percentage of such investment type relative to the entire securities portfolio as of the dates presented:

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June 30, 2014
 
Percentage of
Portfolio
 
December 31, 2013
 
Percentage of
Portfolio
Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations
$
131,688

 
13.07
%
 
$
131,129

 
13.72
%
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
312,717

 
31.04

 
287,014

 
46.40

Mortgage-backed securities
521,458

 
51.77

 
453,644

 
33.78

Trust preferred securities
18,309

 
1.82

 
17,671

 
2.24

Other debt securities
18,701

 
1.86

 
19,554

 
3.40

Other equity securities
4,458

 
0.44

 
4,317

 
0.46

 
$
1,007,331

 
100.00
%
 
$
913,329

 
100.00
%

The balance of our securities portfolio at June 30, 2014 increased $94,002 to $1,007,331 from $913,329 at December 31, 2013. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we purchased $251,965 in investment securities. Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), in the aggregate, comprised 39.83%of the purchases. CMOs are included in the “Mortgage-backed securities” line item in the above table. The mortgage-backed securities and CMOs held in our investment portfolio are primarily issued by government sponsored entities. U.S. Government Agency securities and municipal securities accounted for 45.74% and 14.43%, respectively, of total securities purchased in the second quarter of 2014. There were no securities sold during the first six months of 2014. Maturities and calls of securities during the first six months of 2014 totaled $162,117.
The Company holds investments in pooled trust preferred securities. This portfolio had a cost basis of $27,371 and $27,531 and a fair value of $18,309 and $17,671 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The investment in pooled trust preferred securities consists of four securities representing interests in various tranches of trusts collateralized by debt issued by over 320 financial institutions. Management’s determination of the fair value of each of its holdings is based on the current credit ratings, the known deferrals and defaults by the underlying issuing financial institutions and the degree to which future deferrals and defaults would be required to occur before the cash flow for our tranches is negatively impacted. The Company’s quarterly evaluation of these investments for other-than-temporary-impairment resulted in no additional write-downs during the second quarter of 2014 or 2013. Furthermore, the Company's analysis of the pooled trust preferred securities during the current quarter supported a return to accrual status for two of the four securities. An observed history of interest payments combined with improved qualitative and quantitative factors described above justifies the accrual of interest on these securities going forward. However, the remaining two securities are still in "payment in kind" status where interest payments are not expected until a future date, and the Company's analysis of the qualitative and quantitative factors described above does not justify a return to accrual status. As such, these two securities were classified as nonaccruing with investment interest recorded on the cash-basis method. For more information about the Company’s trust preferred securities, see Note B, “Securities,” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company in Item 1, “Financial Statements,” in this report.
Loans
The table below sets forth the balance of loans outstanding by loan type and the percentage of each loan type to total loans as of the dates presented:
 
June 30, 2014
 
Percentage of
Total Loans
 
December 31, 2013
 
Percentage of
Total Loans
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
447,826

 
11.32
%
 
$
468,963

 
12.08
%
Lease financing
1,767

 
0.05

 
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Real estate – construction
176,577

 
4.46

 
161,436

 
4.16

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
1,221,288

 
30.86

 
1,208,233

 
31.13

Real estate – commercial mortgage
2,015,319

 
50.92

 
1,950,572

 
50.26

Installment loans to individuals
94,753

 
2.39

 
91,762

 
2.37

Total loans, net of unearned income
$
3,957,530

 
100.00
%
 
$
3,881,018

 
100.00
%

Loan concentrations are considered to exist when there are amounts loaned to a number of borrowers engaged in similar activities which would cause them to be similarly impacted by economic or other conditions. At June 30, 2014, there were no concentrations of loans exceeding 10% of total loans which are not disclosed as a category of loans separate from the categories listed above.
Total loans at June 30, 2014 were $3,957,530, an increase of $76,512 from $3,881,018 at December 31, 2013. Loans covered under loss-share agreements with the FDIC (referred to as “covered loans”) were $167,129 at June 30, 2014, a decrease of $14,545, or 8.01%, compared to $181,674 at December 31, 2013. For covered loans, the FDIC will reimburse Renasant Bank 80% of the

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losses incurred on these loans. Management intends to continue the Company’s aggressive efforts to bring those covered loans that are commercial in nature to resolution and thus the balance of covered loans is expected to continue to decline. The loss-share agreements applicable to this portfolio provides reimbursement for five years from the acquisition date.
Loans not covered under loss-share agreements with the FDIC at June 30, 2014 were $3,790,401, compared to $3,699,344 at December 31, 2013. Loans acquired from First M&F totaled $694,115 at June 30, 2014 compared to $813,543 at December 31, 2013. Excluding the loans acquired from First M&F, not covered loans increased $210,485 during the six months ended June 30, 2014. The increase in loans not covered under loss-share agreements was attributable to growth in owner and non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans and commercial loans, as well as loan production generated by our de novo expansion. Loans from our de novo locations in Columbus and Starkville, Mississippi, Tuscaloosa and Montgomery, Alabama and Maryville, Bristol, Jonesborough and Johnson City, Tennessee contributed $67,084 of the total increase in loans from December 31, 2013.
During the first six months of 2014, loans in our de novo markets of Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama , excluding the contribution from First M&F, increased $21,149, $23,674, $22,261, respectively.
The following tables provide a breakdown of covered loans and loans not covered under loss-share agreements as of the dates presented:
 
 
June 30, 2014
 
 Not Acquired
 
 Acquired and Covered Under Loss Share
 
 Acquired and Non-covered
 
Total
Loans
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
365,262

 
$
7,677

 
$
74,887

 
$
447,826

Lease financing
1,767

 

 

 
1,767

Real estate – construction:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential
81,301

 
1,648

 
2,087

 
85,036

Commercial
90,456

 

 

 
90,456

Condominiums
562

 

 
523

 
1,085

Total real estate – construction
172,319

 
1,648

 
2,610

 
176,577

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Primary
550,943

 
16,203

 
141,323

 
708,469

Home equity
216,599

 
10,666

 
31,892

 
259,157

Rental/investment
152,233

 
17,937

 
28,107

 
198,277

Land development
46,771

 
4,810

 
3,804

 
55,385

Total real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
966,546

 
49,616

 
205,126

 
1,221,288

Real estate – commercial mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owner-occupied
603,868

 
52,366

 
197,323

 
853,557

Non-owner occupied
789,889

 
30,844

 
168,190

 
988,923

Land development
122,615

 
24,956

 
25,268

 
172,839

Total real estate – commercial mortgage
1,516,372

 
108,166

 
390,781

 
2,015,319

Installment loans to individuals
74,020

 
22

 
20,711

 
94,753

Total loans, net of unearned income
$
3,096,286

 
$
167,129

 
$
694,115

 
$
3,957,530



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December 31, 2013
 
 Not Acquired
 
 Acquired and Covered Under Loss Share
 
 Acquired and Non-covered
 
Total
Loans
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
341,600

 
$
9,546

 
$
117,817

 
$
468,963

Lease financing
52

 

 

 
52

Real estate – construction:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential
62,577

 
1,648

 
7,907

 
72,132

Commercial
84,498

 

 
4,279

 
88,777

Condominiums

 

 
527

 
527

Total real estate – construction
147,075

 
1,648

 
12,713

 
161,436

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Primary
531,956

 
16,586

 
153,909

 
702,451

Home equity
196,387

 
13,167

 
34,482

 
244,036

Rental/investment
142,488

 
19,754

 
31,124

 
193,366

Land development
57,971

 
4,959

 
5,450

 
68,380

Total real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
928,802

 
54,466

 
224,965

 
1,208,233

Real estate – commercial mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owner-occupied
563,104

 
54,294

 
172,520

 
789,918

Non-owner occupied
727,744

 
31,855

 
229,559

 
989,158

Land development
113,769

 
29,837

 
27,890

 
171,496

Total real estate – commercial mortgage
1,404,617

 
115,986

 
429,969

 
1,950,572

Installment loans to individuals
63,655

 
28

 
28,079

 
91,762

Total loans, net of unearned income
$
2,885,801

 
$
181,674

 
$
813,543

 
$
3,881,018


Mortgage loans held for sale were $28,116 at June 30, 2014 compared to $33,440 at December 31, 2013. Originations of mortgage loans to be sold totaled $254,578 in the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $374,448 for the same period in 2013. Mortgage rates in the latter half of 2011 declined to historic lows and remained at these historically low levels throughout the first quarter of 2013, which prompted a significant increase in refinancings and, thus mortgage originations during this time period. Beginning in the second quarter of 2013 and continuing through the second quarter of 2014, mortgage rates increased from these historically low levels, resulting in a slowdown in originations. The increase in mortgage rates could result in lower future mortgage originations as refinancings decrease.

Mortgage loans to be sold are sold either on a “best efforts” basis or under a mandatory delivery sales agreement. Under a “best
efforts” sales agreement, residential real estate originations are locked in at a contractual rate with third party private investors or directly with government sponsored agencies, and the Company is obligated to sell the mortgages to such investors only if the mortgages are closed and funded. The risk we assume is conditioned upon loan underwriting and market conditions in the national mortgage market. Under a mandatory delivery sales agreement, the Company commits to deliver a certain principal amount of mortgage loans to an investor at a specified price and delivery date. Penalties are paid to the investor if we fail to satisfy the contract. Gains and losses are realized at the time consideration is received and all other criteria for sales treatment have been met. These loans are typically sold within thirty days after the loan is funded. Although loan fees and some interest income are derived from mortgage loans held for sale, the main source of income is gains from the sale of these loans in the secondary market.
Deposits

The Company relies on deposits as its major source of funds. Total deposits were $4,886,731 and $4,841,912 at June 30, 2014
and December 31, 2013, respectively. Noninterest-bearing deposits were $902,766 and $856,020 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, while interest-bearing deposits were $3,983,965 and $3,985,892 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The increase in total deposits at June 30, 2014 as compared to December 31, 2013 is primarily attributable to management’s focus on growing and maintaining a stable source of funding, specifically core deposits, and allowing more costly deposits, including certain time deposits, to mature. The source of funds that we select depends on the terms and how those terms assist us in mitigating interest rate risk and maintaining our net interest margin. Accordingly, funds are only acquired when needed and at a rate that is prudent under the circumstances. Deposits from our de novo locations have also contributed to

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the increase in deposits during the first six months of 2014. Deposits from our de novo locations in Columbus and Starkville, Mississippi, Tuscaloosa and Montgomery, Alabama and Maryville and Jonesborough, Tennessee totaled $334,913 at June 30, 2014 representing an increase of $63,235 from December 31, 2013.

Public fund deposits are those of counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions and may be readily obtained based on the Company’s pricing bid in comparison with competitors. Since public fund deposits are obtained through a bid process, these deposit balances may fluctuate as competitive and market forces change. The Company has focused on growing stable sources of deposits which has resulted in the Company relying less on public fund deposits. However, the Company continues to participate in the bidding process for public fund deposits. Our public fund transaction accounts are principally obtained from municipalities including school boards and utilities. Public fund deposits were $655,992 and $615,825 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Deposits in our Alabama and Georgia markets decreased $26,060 and $33,594, respectively, at June 30, 2014 from December 31, 2013. Deposits in our Mississippi and Tennessee markets increased $69,738 and $19,558, respectively, at June 30, 2014 from December 31, 2013.
Borrowed Funds

Total borrowings include securities sold under agreements to repurchase, federal funds purchased, advances from the FHLB and junior subordinated debentures and are classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as either short-term borrowings or long-term debt. Short-term borrowings have original maturities less than one year and typically include securities sold under agreements to repurchase, federal funds purchased and FHLB advances. There was $25,505 of short-term borrowings on the balance sheet at June 30, 2014, which is an increase of $23,222 from December 31, 2013. The composition of our short-term borrowings was federal funds purchased of $20,100 and security repurchase agreements of $5,405 at June 30, 2014.

At June 30, 2014, long-term debt totaled $164,325 compared to $169,592 at December 31, 2013. Funds are borrowed from the FHLB primarily to match-fund against certain loans, negating interest rate exposure when rates rise. Such match-funded loans are typically large, fixed rate commercial or real estate loans with long-term maturities. FHLB advances were $69,944 and $75,405 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. At June 30, 2014, $1,749 of the total FHLB advances outstanding were scheduled to mature within twelve (12) months or less. The Company had $1,603,437 of availability on unused lines of credit with the FHLB at June 30, 2014 compared to $1,595,864 at December 31, 2013. The cost of our FHLB advances was 4.15% and 4.25% for the first six months of 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Results of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 as Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
Net Income

Net income for the three month period ended June 30, 2014 was $14,853 compared to net income of $8,019 for the three month period ended June 30, 2013. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three month period ended June 30, 2014 were $0.47 as compared to $0.32 for the three month period ended June 30, 2013. The increase in net income and earnings per share in the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the second quarter of 2013 was due primarily to the acquisition of First M&F, improvement in our net interest margin and continued improvement in our credit risk profile.

Net Interest Income

Net interest income, the difference between interest earned on assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, is the largest component of our net income, comprising 73.46% of total net revenue for the second quarter of 2014. Total net revenue consists of net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis and noninterest income. The primary concerns in managing net interest income are the volume, mix and repricing of assets and liabilities.

Net interest income increased to $52,169 for the second quarter of 2014 compared to $34,404 for the same period in 2013. On a tax equivalent basis, net interest income was $53,893 for the second quarter of 2014 as compared to $35,790 for the second quarter 2013. Net interest margin, the tax equivalent net yield on earning assets, increased to 4.24% during the second quarter of 2014 compared to 3.87% for the second quarter 2013. Net interest margin and net interest income are influenced by internal and external factors. Internal factors include balance sheet changes on both volume and mix and pricing decisions. External factors include changes in market interest rates, competition and the shape of the interest rate yield curve.



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The following table sets forth average balance sheet data, including all major categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, together with the interest earned or interest paid and the average yield or average rate paid on each such category for the periods presented:
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans(1) 
$
3,923,031

 
$
51,561

 
5.27
%
 
$
2,877,578

 
$
34,721

 
4.82
%
Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable(2)
721,841

 
4,340

 
2.41

 
536,113

 
3,408

 
2.68

Tax-exempt
305,107

 
4,037

 
5.29

 
218,401

 
3,148

 
5.76

Interest-bearing balances with banks
150,854

 
63

 
0.17

 
63,316

 
54

 
0.34

Total interest-earning assets
5,100,833

 
60,001

 
4.72

 
3,695,408

 
41,331

 
4.47

Cash and due from banks
88,131

 
 
 
 
 
51,523

 
 
 
 
Intangible assets
302,181

 
 
 
 
 
190,362

 
 
 
 
FDIC loss-share indemnification asset
23,742

 
 
 
 
 
32,584

 
 
 
 
Other assets
321,720

 
 
 
 
 
262,069

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
5,836,607

 
 
 
 
 
$
4,231,946

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing demand(3)
$
2,228,295

 
$
1,111

 
0.20
%
 
$
1,480,177

 
$
935

 
0.25
%
Savings deposits
348,156

 
75

 
0.09

 
254,247

 
126

 
0.20

Time deposits
1,444,302

 
2,950

 
0.82

 
1,219,012

 
3,034

 
1.00

Total interest-bearing deposits
4,020,753

 
4,136

 
0.41

 
2,953,436

 
4,095

 
0.56

Borrowed funds
169,373

 
1,972

 
4.66

 
164,894

 
1,446

 
3.51

Total interest-bearing liabilities
4,190,126

 
6,108

 
0.58

 
3,118,330

 
5,541

 
0.71

Noninterest-bearing deposits
905,180

 
 
 
 
 
562,104

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
54,506

 
 
 
 
 
45,289

 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity
686,794

 
 
 
 
 
506,225

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
5,836,606

 
 
 
 
 
$
4,231,948

 
 
 
 
Net interest income/net interest margin
 
 
$
53,893

 
4.24
%
 
 
 
$
35,790

 
3.87
%
 
(1) 
Includes mortgage loans held for sale and shown net of unearned income.
(2) 
U.S. Government and some U.S. Government agency securities are tax-exempt in the states in which we operate.
(3) 
Interest-bearing demand deposits include interest-bearing transactional accounts and money market deposits.
The average balances of nonaccruing assets are included in the table above. Interest income and weighted average yields on tax-exempt loans and securities have been computed on a fully tax equivalent basis assuming a federal tax rate of 35% and a state tax rate of 3.3%, which is net of federal tax benefit.

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The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in interest earned, on a tax equivalent basis, and interest paid resulting from changes in volume and rates for the Company for the second quarter of 2014 compared to the second quarter 2013:

 
Volume
 
Rate
 
Net(1)
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
Loans (2)
$
13,397

 
$
3,443

 
$
16,840

Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable
1,314

 
(382
)
 
932

Tax-exempt
1,119

 
(230
)
 
889

Interest-bearing balances with banks
14

 
(5
)
 
9

Total interest-earning assets
15,844

 
2,826

 
18,670

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing demand deposits
291

 
(115
)
 
176

Savings deposits
104

 
(155
)
 
(51
)
Time deposits
512

 
(596
)
 
(84
)
Borrowed funds
40

 
486

 
526

Total interest-bearing liabilities
947

 
(380
)
 
567

Change in net interest income
$
14,897

 
$
3,206

 
$
18,103

 
(1) 
Changes in interest due to both volume and rate have been allocated on a pro-rata basis using the absolute ratio value of amounts calculated.
(2) 
Includes mortgage loans held for sale and shown net of unearned income.

Interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, was $60,001 for the second quarter of 2014 compared to $41,331 for the same period in 2013. This increase in interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, is due primarily to the acquisition of First M&F which contributed to an increase in average earning assets. The following table presents the percentage of total average earning assets, by type and yield, for the periods presented:
 
 
Percentage of Total
 
Yield
 
Three Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Loans
76.91
%
 
77.87
%
 
5.27
%
 
4.82
%
Securities
20.13

 
20.42

 
3.27

 
3.49

Other
2.96

 
1.71

 
0.17

 
0.34

Total earning assets
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
 
4.72
%
 
4.47
%

For the second quarter of 2014, loan income, on a tax equivalent basis, increased $16,840 to $51,561 from $34,721 compared to the same period in 2013. The average balance of loans increased $1,045,453 from second quarter of 2014 compared to the second quarter 2013 due in large part to the First M&F merger and organic loan growth. The tax equivalent yield on loans was 5.27%, a 45 basis point increase from the second quarter 2013. The increase in loan yields was a result of accretion of nonaccretable difference due to higher than expected levels of payoffs from the First M&F portfolio, offset partially by replacing higher rate maturing loans with new or renewed loans at current market rates which are generally lower due to the current interest rate environment. The accelerated accretion on the acquired First M&F portfolio produced by higher levels of payoffs increased our loan yield by 36 basis points and increased the net interest margin by 28 basis points for the second quarter of 2014.

Investment income, on a tax equivalent basis, increased $1,821 to $8,377 for the second quarter of 2014 from $6,556 for the second quarter of 2013. The average balance in the investment portfolio for the second quarter of 2014 was $1,026,948 compared to $754,514 for the same period in 2013. The increase in the average balance of the investment portfolio is due primarily to the First M&F merger. The tax equivalent yield on the investment portfolio for the second quarter of 2014 was 3.27%, down 22 basis points from the same period in 2013. The decline in yield was a result of the reinvestment of cash flows from the Company’s portfolio that had higher rates than the rates on the securities that the Company purchased with the proceeds the Company received from

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the maturity or call of the securities with higher rates. The reinvestment rates on securities were lower due to the generally lower interest rate environment.

Interest expense was $6,108 for the second quarter of 2014 as compared to $5,541 for the same period in 2013. The increase in interest expense was due to an increase in average balance of interest bearing liabilities due to the First M&F merger partially offset by a decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities as a result of the declining interest rate environment and a change in the mix of our interest-bearing liabilities in which we utilized lower cost deposits to replace higher costing liabilities, specifically time deposits and borrowed funds. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 0.58% for the three months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to 0.71% at June 30, 2013.

The following table presents, by type, the Company’s funding sources, which consist of total average deposits and borrowed funds, and the total cost of each funding source for the periods presented:
 
 
Percentage of Total
 
Cost of Funds
 
Three Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Noninterest-bearing demand
17.76
%
 
15.27
%
 
%
 
%
Interest-bearing demand
43.73

 
40.22

 
0.20

 
0.25

Savings
6.83

 
6.91

 
0.09

 
0.20

Time deposits
28.35

 
33.12

 
0.82

 
1.00

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
1.38

 
2.12

 
4.15

 
4.23

Other borrowed funds
1.95

 
2.36

 
5.03

 
2.87

Total deposits and borrowed funds
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
 
0.48
%
 
0.60
%

Interest expense on deposits was $4,136 and $4,095 for the second quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively. The cost of interest-bearing deposits was 0.41% and 0.56% for the same periods. Interest expense on total borrowings was $1,972 and $1,446 for the second quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively. A more detailed discussion of the cost of our funding sources is set forth below under the heading “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in this item.

Noninterest Income
 
Noninterest Income to Average Assets
(Excludes securities gains/losses)
Three Months Ended June 30,
2014
 
2013
1.34%
 
1.64%

Total noninterest income includes fees generated from deposit services, mortgage loan originations, insurance products, trust and other wealth management products and services, security gains and all other noninterest income. Our focus is to develop and enhance our products that generate noninterest income in order to diversify our revenue sources. Noninterest income was $19,471 for the second quarter of 2014 as compared to $17,317 for the same period in 2013. The increase in noninterest income and its related components is primarily attributable to the First M&F acquisition and is offset by declines in mortgage related income.

Service charges on deposit accounts include maintenance fees on accounts, per item charges, account enhancement charges for additional packaged benefits and overdraft fees. Service charges on deposit accounts were $6,193 and $4,509 for the second quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively. Overdraft fees, the largest component of service charges on deposits, were $4,644 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $3,504 for the same period in 2013. The increase in service charge revenues is primarily a result of the First M&F acquisition.

Fees and commissions increased to $5,515 during the second quarter of 2014 as compared to $4,848 for the same period in 2013. Fees and commissions include fees related to deposit services, such as interchange fees on debit card transactions, as well as fees charged on mortgage loans originated to be sold, such as origination, underwriting, documentation and other administrative fees. Mortgage loan fees decreased to $1,868 during the second quarter of 2014 as compared to $1,980 for the same period in 2013 as a direct result of the lower levels of mortgage originations between the periods. For the second quarter of 2014, fees associated with debit card usage were $3,017 as compared to $2,198 for the same period in 2013.

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Through Renasant Insurance, we offer a range of commercial and personal insurance products through major insurance carriers.
Income earned on insurance products was $2,088 and $951 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Contingency income is a bonus received from the insurance underwriters and is based both on commission income and claims
experience on our clients’ policies during the previous year. Contingency income, which is included in "Other noninterest income" in the Consolidated Statements of Income, was $57 and $25 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The First M&F acquisition is the primary factor contributing to the increase in insurance commissions and contingency income for 2014.
The Trust division within the Wealth Management segment operates on a custodial basis which includes administration of benefit plans, as well as accounting and money management for trust accounts. The division manages a number of trust accounts inclusive of personal and corporate benefit accounts, self-directed IRAs, and custodial accounts. Fees for managing these accounts are based on changes in market values of the assets under management in the account, with the amount of the fee depending on the type of account. Additionally, the Financial Services division within the Wealth Management segment provides specialized products and services to our customers, which include fixed and variable annuities, mutual funds, and stocks offered through a third party provider. Wealth Management revenue was $2,170 for the second quarter of 2014 compared to $1,715 for the same period in 2013. The market value of trust assets under management was $2,653,957 and $2,404,016 at June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

Gains on the sale of mortgage loans held for sale were $2,006 and $3,870 for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Originations of mortgage loans to be sold totaled $150,225 for the second quarter of 2014 as compared to $215,307 for the same period of 2013.
Noninterest Expense
 
Noninterest Expense to Average Assets
Three Months Ended June 30,
2014
 
2013
3.39%
 
3.54%

Noninterest expense was $49,396 and $37,734 for the second quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase in noninterest expense and its related components is primarily attributable to the First M&F acquisition. Merger expense related to the First M&F acquisition were $385 for the three months ended June 30, 2013. There were no merger related expenses for the same period in 2014.

Salaries and employee benefits increased $7,904 to $29,810 for the second quarter of 2014 as compared to $21,906 for the same period in 2013, which is a result of the merger with First M&F.

Data processing costs increased to $2,850 in the second quarter of 2014 from $2,045 for the same period in 2013. The increase for the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013 was attributable to the addition of the First M&F deposit and loan customer databases, offset by cost savings achieved through efforts to improve the cost structure of loan and deposit processing by renegotiating contracts with data processing service providers.

Net occupancy and equipment expense for the second quarter of 2014 was $4,906, up from $3,668 for the same period in 2013.

Expenses related to other real estate owned for the second quarter of 2014 were $1,068 compared to $1,773 for the same period in 2013. Expenses on other real estate owned for the second quarter of 2014 included write downs of $207 of the carrying value to fair value on certain pieces of property held in other real estate owned. Other real estate owned with a cost basis of $8,769 was sold during the three months ended June 30, 2014, resulting in a net loss of $102. Expenses on other real estate owned for the three months ended June 30, 2013 included a $1,249 write down of the carrying value to fair value on certain pieces of property held in other real estate owned. Other real estate owned with a cost basis of $15,489 was sold during the three months ended June 30, 2013, resulting in a net gain of $252.



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Professional fees include fees for legal and accounting services. Professional fees were $1,389 for the second quarter of 2014 as compared to $1,304 for the same period in 2013. The increase in professional fees is in large part attributable to additional legal, accounting and consulting fees associated with compliance costs of newly enacted as well as existing banking and governmental regulation. Professional fees attributable to legal fees associated with loan workouts and foreclosure proceedings remain at higher levels in correlation with the overall economic downturn and credit deterioration identified in our loan portfolio and the Company’s efforts to bring these credits to resolution.

Advertising and public relations expense was $1,888 for the second quarter of 2014 compared to $1,246 for the same period in 2013.

Amortization of intangible assets totaled $1,427 and $314 for the second quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively. This amortization relates to finite-lived intangible assets which are being amortized over the useful lives as determined at acquisition. These finite-lived intangible assets have remaining estimated useful lives ranging from one and a half to thirteen years. The increase in amortization of intangible assets is attributable to amortization of finite-lived intangible assets associated with the acquisition of First M&F.

Communication expenses, those expenses incurred for communication to clients and between employees, were $1,701 for the second quarter of 2014 as compared to $1,135 for the same period in 2013.

Efficiency Ratio
Three Months Ended June 30,
2014
 
2013
67.33%
 
71.05%

The efficiency ratio is one measure of productivity in the banking industry. This ratio is calculated to measure the cost of generating one dollar of revenue. That is, the ratio is designed to reflect the percentage of one dollar which must be expended to generate that dollar of revenue. The Company calculates this ratio by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income on a fully tax equivalent basis and noninterest income. We remain committed to aggressively managing our costs within the framework of our business model. We expect the efficiency ratio to continue to improve from levels reported in 2013 and 2012 from incremental revenue driven by growth from the additional markets added via the First M&F acquisition and the maturity of the Company’s de novo locations and continued reduction in credit related expenses as credit quality improves.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense for the second quarter of 2014 and 2013 was $5,941 and $2,968, respectively. The effective tax rates for those periods were 28.57% and 27.01%, respectively. The increased effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013 is the result of the Company experiencing improvements in its financial results throughout 2013 and into the second quarter of 2014 resulting higher levels of taxable income.

Results of Operations
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 as Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
Net Income

Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was $28,450 compared to net income of $15,590 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were $0.90 as compared to $0.62 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The increase in net income and earnings per share in six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2013 was due primarily to the acquisition of First M&F, improvement in our net interest margin and continued improvement in our credit risk profile.





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Net Interest Income

Net interest income increased to $102,140 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $67,785 for the same period in 2013. On a tax equivalent basis, net interest income was $105,498 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to $70,597 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Net interest margin, the tax equivalent net yield on earning assets, increased to 4.12% during the six months ended 2014 compared to 3.89% for the six months ended 2013. Net interest margin and net interest income are influenced by internal and external factors. Internal factors include balance sheet changes on both volume and mix and pricing decisions. External factors include changes in market interest rates, competition and the shape of the interest rate yield curve.

The following table sets forth average balance sheet data, including all major categories of interest-earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, together with the interest earned or interest paid and the average yield or average rate paid on each such category for the periods presented:

 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Income/
Expense
 
Yield/
Rate
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-earning assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans(1) 
$
3,930,468

 
$
101,277

 
5.20
%
 
$
2,852,411

 
$
69,045

 
4.88
%
Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable(2)
716,852

 
8,317

 
2.32
%
 
505,801

 
6,176

 
2.46

Tax-exempt
297,803

 
7,956

 
5.34

 
221,042

 
6,379

 
5.82

Interest-bearing balances with banks
218,490

 
262

 
0.24

 
84,009

 
102

 
0.24

Total interest-earning assets
5,163,613

 
117,812

 
4.60

 
3,663,263

 
81,702

 
4.50

Cash and due from banks
90,840

 
 
 
 
 
54,938

 
 
 
 
Intangible assets
302,886

 
 
 
 
 
190,573

 
 
 
 
FDIC loss-share indemnification asset
24,521

 
 
 
 
 
38,405

 
 
 
 
Other assets
300,133

 
 
 
 
 
272,071

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
5,927,884

 
 
 
 
 
$
4,219,250

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing demand(3)
$
2,235,641


$
2,247

 
0.20
%
 
$
1,486,173

 
$
1,857

 
0.25

Savings deposits
342,437

 
146

 
0.09

 
250,545

 
246

 
0.20

Time deposits
1,469,522

 
6,116

 
0.84

 
1,211,651

 
6,072

 
1.01

Total interest-bearing deposits
4,047,601

 
8,509

 
0.42

 
2,948,369

 
8,175

 
0.56

Borrowed funds
169,730

 
3,805

 
4.51

 
164,440

 
2,930

 
3.59

Total interest-bearing liabilities
4,217,331

 
12,314

 
0.59

 
3,112,809

 
11,105

 
0.72

Noninterest-bearing deposits
927,126

 
 
 
 
 
555,844

 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
37,005

 
 
 
 
 
46,655

 
 
 
 
Shareholders’ equity
679,959

 
 
 
 
 
503,942

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
5,861,421

 
 
 
 
 
$
4,219,250

 
 
 
 
Net interest income/net interest margin
 
 
$
105,498

 
4.12
%
 
 
 
$
70,597

 
3.89
%
 
(1)
Includes mortgage loans held for sale and shown net of unearned income.
(2)
U.S. Government and some U.S. Government agency securities are tax-exempt in the states in which we operate.
(3)
Interest-bearing demand deposits include interest-bearing transactional accounts and money market deposits.

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The average balances of nonaccruing assets are included in the table above. Interest income and weighted average yields on tax-exempt loans and securities have been computed on a fully tax equivalent basis assuming a federal tax rate of 35% and a state tax rate of 3.3%, which is net of federal tax benefit.
The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in interest earned, on a tax equivalent basis, and interest paid resulting from changes in volume and rates for the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013:

 
Volume
 
Rate
 
Net(1)
Interest income:
 
 
 
 
 
Loans (2)
$
27,467

 
$
4,765

 
$
32,232

Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Taxable
2,479

 
(338
)
 
2,141

Tax-exempt
2,068

 
(491
)
 
1,577

Interest-bearing balances with banks
160

 

 
160

Total interest-earning assets
32,174

 
3,936

 
36,110

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing demand deposits
646

 
(256
)
 
390

Savings deposits
200

 
(300
)
 
(100
)
Time deposits
1,165

 
(1,121
)
 
44

Borrowed funds
98

 
777

 
875

Total interest-bearing liabilities
2,109

 
(900
)
 
1,209

Change in net interest income
$
30,065

 
$
4,836

 
$
34,901

 
(1)
Changes in interest due to both volume and rate have been allocated on a pro-rata basis using the absolute ratio value of amounts calculated.
(2)
Includes mortgage loans held for sale and shown net of unearned income.

Interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, was $117,812 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $81,702 for the same period in 2013. This increase in interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, is due primarily to the acquisition of First M&F which contributed to an increase in average earning assets. The following table presents the percentage of total average earning assets, by type and yield, for the periods presented:
 
 
Percentage of Total
 
Yield
 
Six Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Loans
76.12
%
 
77.87
%
 
5.20
%
 
4.88
%
Securities
19.65

 
19.84

 
3.23

 
3.48

Other
4.23

 
2.29

 
0.24

 
0.24

Total earning assets
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
 
4.60
%
 
4.50
%


For the six months ending June 30, 2014, loan income, on a tax equivalent basis, increased $32,232 to $101,277 from $69,045 in the same period in 2013. The average balance of loans increased $1,078,057 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 due in large part to the First M&F merger. The tax equivalent yield on loans was 5.20% for the first half of 2014, a 32 basis point increase from the same period in 2013. The increase in loan yields was a result of accelerated accretion of nonaccretable difference due to higher than expected levels of payoffs from the First M&F portfolio, offset partially by replacing higher rate maturing loans with new or renewed loans at current market rates which are generally lower due to the current interest rate environment. The accelerated accretion on the acquired M&F portfolio increased our loan yield by 32 basis points and increased the net interest margin by 24 basis points for the first six months of 2014.

Investment income, on a tax equivalent basis, increased $3,718 to $16,273 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $12,555 for the same period, 2013. The average balance in the investment portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was $1,014,655

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compared to $726,843 for the same period in 2013. The increase in the average balance of the investment portfolio is due primarily to the First M&F merger. The tax equivalent yield on the investment portfolio for the first six months of 2014 was 3.23%, down 25 basis points from the same period in 2013. The decline in yield was a result of the reinvestment of cash flows from the Company’s portfolio that had higher rates than the rates on the securities that the Company purchased with the proceeds the Company received from the maturity or call of the securities with higher rates. The reinvestment rates on securities were lower due to the generally lower interest rate environment.

Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was $12,314 as compared to $11,105 for the same period in 2013. The increase in interest expense was due to an increase in the average balance of interest bearing liabilities due to the First M&F merger partially offset by a decrease in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities as a result of the declining interest rate environment and a change in the mix of our interest-bearing liabilities in which we utilized lower cost deposits to replace higher costing liabilities, specifically time deposits and borrowed funds. The cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 0.59% for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to 0.72% for the same period end, June 30, 2013.

The following table presents, by type, the Company’s funding sources, which consist of total average deposits and borrowed funds, and the total cost of each funding source for the periods presented:
 
 
Percentage of Total
 
Cost of Funds
 
Six Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Noninterest-bearing demand
18.02
%
 
15.15
%
 
%
 
%
Interest-bearing demand
43.46

 
40.51

 
0.20

 
0.25

Savings
6.65

 
6.83

 
0.09

 
0.20

Time deposits
28.57

 
33.03

 
0.84

 
1.01

Federal Home Loan Bank advances
1.41

 
2.26

 
4.17

 
4.11

Other borrowed funds
1.89

 
2.22

 
4.76

 
3.07

Total deposits and borrowed funds
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
 
0.48
%
 
0.61
%

Interest expense on deposits was $8,509 and $8,175 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The cost of interest bearing deposits was 0.42% and 0.56% for the same periods. Interest expense on total borrowings was $3,805 and $2,930 for the first six months of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. A more detailed discussion of the cost of our funding sources is set forth below under the heading “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in this item.

Noninterest Income
 
Noninterest Income to Average Assets
(Excludes securities gains/losses)
Six Months Ended June 30,
2014
 
2013
1.31%
 
1.66%

Noninterest income was $38,087 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to $34,695 for the same period in 2013. The increase in noninterest income and its related components is primarily attributable to the First M&F acquisition.

Service charges on deposit accounts include maintenance fees on accounts, per item charges, account enhancement charges for additional packaged benefits and overdraft fees. Service charges on deposit accounts were $12,109 and $9,009 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Overdraft fees, the largest component of service charges on deposits, were $9,275 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $7,118 for the same period in 2013. The increase in service charge revenues is primarily a result of the First M&F acquisition.

Fees and commissions increased to $10,487 for the first six months of June 30, 2014 as compared to $9,679 for the same period in 2013. Fees and commissions include fees related to deposit services, such as interchange fees on debit card transactions, as well as fees charged on mortgage loans originated to be sold, such as origination, underwriting, documentation and other administrative fees. Mortgage loan fees decreased to $3,313 during the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to $3,737 for the same

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period in 2013 as a direct result of the lower levels of mortgage originations between the periods. Fees associated with debit card usage were $5,747 for the first six months of 2014 as compared to $4,253 for the same period in 2013.


Through Renasant Insurance, we offer a range of commercial and personal insurance products through major insurance carriers. Income earned on insurance products was $3,951 and $1,812 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Contingency income, which is included in "Other noninterest income" in the Consolidated Statements of Income, was $528 and $162 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The First M&F acquisition is a significant contributing factor to the increase in insurance commissions and contingency income for 2014.

The Trust division within the Wealth Management segment operates on a custodial basis which includes administration of benefit plans, as well as accounting and money management for trust accounts. The division manages a number of trust accounts inclusive of personal and corporate benefit accounts, self-directed IRAs, and custodial accounts. Fees for managing these accounts are based on changes in market values of the assets under management in the account, with the amount of the fee depending on the type of account. Additionally, the Financial Services division within the Wealth Management segment provides specialized products and services to our customers, which include fixed and variable annuities, mutual funds, and stocks offered through a third party provider. Wealth Management revenue was $4,314 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $3,439 for the same period in 2013. The market value of trust assets under management was $2,653,957 and $2,404,016 at June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

Gains on sales of securities for the six months ended June 30, 2013 were $54, resulting from the sale of approximately $13,420 in securities. The Company did not sell any securities during the six months ended June 30, 2014.

Gains on the sale of mortgage loans held for sale were $3,591 and $7,435 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Originations of mortgage loans to be sold totaled $254,578 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to $374,448 for the same period of 2013.
Noninterest Expense
 
Noninterest Expense to Average Assets
Six Months Ended June 30,
2014
 
2013
3.33%
 
3.60%

Noninterest expense was $97,041 and $75,334 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase in noninterest expense and its related components is primarily attributable to the First M&F acquisition. Merger expense related to the First M&F acquisition was $195 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $385 for the same period in 2013.

Salaries and employee benefits increased $15,058 to $58,238 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to $43,180 for the same period in 2013, which is a result of the merger with First M&F.

Data processing costs increased to $5,545 in the six months ended June 30, 2014 from $4,088 for the same period in 2013. The increase for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013 was attributable to the addition of the First M&F deposit and loan customer databases, offset by cost savings achieved through efforts to improve the cost structure of loan and deposit processing by renegotiating contracts with data processing service providers.

Net occupancy and equipment expense for the first six months of 2014 was $9,753, up from $7,276 for the same period in 2013.

Expenses related to other real estate owned for the first six months of 2014 were $2,769 compared to $3,822 for the same period in 2013. Expenses on other real estate owned for the six months ended June 30, 2014 included write downs of $1,045 of the carrying value to fair value on certain pieces of property held in other real estate owned. Other real estate owned with a cost basis of $14,342 was sold during the six months ended June 30, 2014, resulting in a net gain of $12. Expenses on other real estate owned for the six months ended June 30, 2013 included a $2,235 write down of the carrying value to fair value on certain pieces of property held in other real estate owned. Other real estate owned with a cost basis of $33,311 was sold during the six months ended June 30, 2013, resulting in a net loss of $218.

Professional fees include fees for legal and accounting services. Professional fees were $2,589 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to $2,477 for the same period in 2013. The increase in professional fees is in large part attributable to additional

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legal, accounting and consulting fees associated with compliance costs of newly enacted as well as existing banking and governmental regulation. Professional fees attributable to legal fees associated with loan workouts and foreclosure proceedings remain at higher levels in correlation with the overall economic downturn and credit deterioration identified in our loan portfolio and the Company’s efforts to bring these credits to resolution.

Advertising and public relations expense was $3,416 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to $2,736 for the same period in 2013.

Amortization of intangible assets totaled $2,898 and $637 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. This amortization relates to finite-lived intangible assets which are being amortized over the useful lives as determined at acquisition. These finite-lived intangible assets have remaining estimated useful lives ranging from one and a half to thirteen years. The increase in amortization of intangible assets is attributable to amortization of finite-lived intangible assets associated with the acquisition of First M&F.

Communication expenses, those expenses incurred for communication to clients and between employees, were $3,383 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to $2,262 for the same period in 2013.

 
Efficiency Ratio
Six Months Ended June 30,
2014
 
2013
67.58%
 
71.55%

The efficiency ratio is one measure of productivity in the banking industry. This ratio is calculated to measure the cost of generating one dollar of revenue. That is, the ratio is designed to reflect the percentage of one dollar which must be expended to generate that dollar of revenue. The Company calculates this ratio by dividing noninterest expense by the sum of net interest income on a fully tax equivalent basis and noninterest income. We remain committed to aggressively managing our costs within the framework of our business model. We expect the efficiency ratio to continue to improve from levels reported in 2013 and 2012 from incremental revenue driven by growth from the additional markets added via the First M&F acquisition in 2013 and the maturity of the Company’s de novo locations and continued reduction in credit related expenses as credit quality improves.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was $11,836 and $5,506, respectively. The effective tax rates for those periods were 29.38% and 26.10%, respectively. The increased effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013 is the result of the Company experiencing improvements in its financial results throughout 2013 and into the six months ended June 30, 2014 resulting in higher levels of taxable income.

Risk Management

The management of risk is an on-going process. Primary risks that are associated with the Company include credit, interest rate and liquidity risk. Credit risk and interest rate risk are discussed below, while liquidity risk is discussed in the next subsection under the heading “Liquidity and Capital Resources.”
Credit Risk and Allowance for Loan Losses

Inherent in any lending activity is credit risk, that is, the risk of loss should a borrower default. Credit risk is monitored and managed on an ongoing basis by a credit administration department, senior loan committee, a loss management committee and the Board of Directors loan committee. Credit quality, adherence to policies and loss mitigation are major concerns of credit administration and these committees. The Company’s central appraisal review department reviews and approves third-party appraisals obtained by the Company on real estate collateral and monitors loan maturities to ensure updated appraisals are obtained. This department is managed by a licensed real estate appraiser and employs an additional three licensed appraisers.


We have a number of documented loan policies and procedures that set forth the approval and monitoring process of the lending function. Adherence to these policies and procedures is monitored by management and the Board of Directors. A number of committees and an underwriting staff oversee the lending operations of the Company. These include in-house loan and loss

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management committees and the Board of Directors loan committee and problem loan review committee. In addition, we maintain a loan review staff to independently monitor loan quality and lending practices. Loan review personnel monitor and, if necessary, adjust the grades assigned to loans through periodic examination, focusing its review on commercial and real estate loans rather than consumer and consumer mortgage loans.

In compliance with loan policy, the lending staff is given lending limits based on their knowledge and experience. In addition, each lending officer’s prior performance is evaluated for credit quality and compliance as a tool for establishing and enhancing lending limits. Before funds are advanced on consumer and commercial loans below certain dollar thresholds, loans are reviewed and scored using centralized underwriting methodologies. Loan quality or “risk-rating” grades are assigned based upon certain factors, which include the scoring of the loans. This information is used to assist management in monitoring the credit quality. Loan requests of amounts greater than an officer’s lending limits are reviewed by senior credit officers, in-house loan committees or the Board of Directors.

For commercial and commercial real estate secured loans, risk-rating grades are assigned by lending, credit administration or loan review personnel, based on an analysis of the financial and collateral strength and other credit attributes underlying each loan. Loan grades range from 1 to 9, with 1 being loans with the least credit risk. Allowance factors established by management are applied to the total balance of loans in each grade to determine the amount needed in the allowance for loan losses. The allowance factors are established based on historical loss ratios experienced by the Company for these loan types, as well as the credit quality criteria underlying each grade, adjusted for trends and expectations about losses inherent in our existing portfolios. In making these adjustments to the allowance factors, management takes into consideration factors which it believes are causing, or are likely in the future to cause, losses within our loan portfolio but which may not be fully reflected in our historical loss ratios. For portfolio balances of consumer, consumer mortgage and certain other similar loan types, allowance factors are determined based on historical loss ratios by portfolio for the preceding eight quarters and may be adjusted by other qualitative criteria.

The loss management committee and the Board of Directors’ problem loan review committee monitor loans that are past due or those that have been downgraded and placed on the Company’s internal watch list due to a decline in the collateral value or cash flow of the debtor; the committees then adjust loan grades accordingly. This information is used to assist management in monitoring credit quality. In addition, the Company’s portfolio management committee monitors and identifies risks within the Company’s loan portfolio by focusing its efforts on reviewing and analyzing loans which are not on the Company’s internal watch list. The portfolio management committee monitors loans in portfolios or regions which management believes could be stressed or experiencing credit deterioration.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for problem loans of $500 or greater by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. For real estate collateral, the fair market value of the collateral is based upon a recent appraisal by a qualified and licensed appraiser of the underlying collateral. When the ultimate collectability of a loan’s principal is in doubt, wholly or partially, the loan is placed on nonaccrual.

After all collection efforts have failed, collateral securing loans may be repossessed and sold or, for loans secured by real estate, foreclosure proceedings are initiated. The collateral is sold at public auction for fair market value (based upon recent appraisals described in the above paragraph), with fees associated with the foreclosure being deducted from the sales price. The purchase price is applied to the outstanding loan balance. If the loan balance is greater than the sales proceeds, the deficient balance is sent to the Board of Directors’ loan committee for charge-off approval. These charge-offs reduce the allowance for loan losses. Charge-offs reflect the realization of losses in the portfolio that were recognized previously through the provision for loan losses.

Net charge-offs for the second quarter of 2014 were $2,194 compared to net charge-offs of $2,471 for the same period in 2013. The amount of net charge-offs totaled $3,261 for the first six months of 2014 compared to $3,363 in the same period 2013. The level of net charge-offs since 2011 are a direct result of the prolonged effects of the economic downturn in our markets on borrowers’ ability to repay their loans coupled with the decline in market values of the underlying collateral securing loans, particularly real estate secured loans. The large inventories of both completed residential homes and land that had been developed for future residential home construction, coupled with declining consumer demand for residential real estate, caused a severe decline in the values of both homes and developed land. As a result, the credit quality of some of our loans in the construction and land development portfolios deteriorated.

The allowance for loan losses is available to absorb probable credit losses inherent in the entire loan portfolio. The appropriate level of the allowance is based on an ongoing analysis of the loan portfolio and represents an amount that management deems adequate to provide for inherent losses, including collective impairment as recognized under the Financial Accounting Standards

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Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic (“ASC”) 450, “Contingencies.” Collective impairment is calculated based on loans grouped by grade. Another component of the allowance is losses on loans assessed as impaired under ASC 310, “Receivables.” The balance of these loans and their related allowance is included in management’s estimation and analysis of the allowance for loan losses. Other considerations in establishing the allowance for loan losses include economic conditions reflected within industry segments, the unemployment rate in our markets, loan segmentation and historical losses that are inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is established after input from management, loan review and the loss management committee. An evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is calculated quarterly based on the types of loans, an analysis of credit losses and risk in the portfolio, economic conditions and trends within each of these factors. In addition, on a regular basis, management and the Board of Directors review loan ratios. These ratios include the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans, net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans, the provision for loan losses as a percentage of average loans, nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans and the allowance coverage on nonperforming loans. Also, management reviews past due ratios by officer, community bank and the Company as a whole.

The following table presents the allocation of the allowance for loan losses by loan category as of the dates presented:
 
 
June 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
June 30,
2013
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
3,264

 
$
3,090

 
$
3,478

Lease financing
1

 

 
1

Real estate – construction
1,267

 
1,091

 
863

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
11,797

 
18,629

 
19,432

Real estate – commercial mortgage
29,771

 
23,688

 
22,239

Installment loans to individuals
1,204

 
1,167

 
1,021

Total
$
47,304

 
$
47,665

 
$
47,034


For impaired loans, specific reserves are established to adjust the carrying value of the loan to its estimated net realizable value. The following table quantifies the amount of the specific reserves component of the allowance for loan losses and the amount of the allowance determined by applying allowance factors to graded loans as of the dates presented:
 
 
June 30,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
 
June 30,
2013
Specific reserves for impaired loans
$
10,891

 
$
14,650

 
$
15,944

Allocated reserves for remaining portfolio
36,413

 
33,015

 
31,090

Total
$
47,304

 
$
47,665

 
$
47,034


The provision for loan losses charged to operating expense is an amount which, in the judgment of management, is necessary to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level that is believed to be adequate to meet the inherent risks of losses in our loan portfolio. Factors considered by management in determining the amount of the provision for loan losses include the internal risk rating of individual credits, historical and current trends in net charge-offs, trends in nonperforming loans, trends in past due loans, trends in the market values of underlying collateral securing loans and the current economic conditions in the markets in which we operate. The Company experienced lower levels of classified loans and nonperforming loans in 2013 and through the first half of 2014. In combination with lower levels of classified loans and nonperforming loans, the Company has experienced improving credit quality measures that has resulted in a decrease in the provision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013. The provision for loan losses was $1,450 and $3,000 for the second quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively. The provision for loan losses was $2,900 for the first six months of 2014 compared to $6,050 for the same period 2013.

All of the loans acquired in the Company’s FDIC-assisted acquisitions and certain loans acquired in the First M&F merger and in previous acquisitions that are accounted for under ASC 310-30, “Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality” (“ASC 310-30”), are carried at values which, in management’s opinion, reflect the estimated future cash flows, based on the facts and circumstances surrounding each respective loan at the date of acquisition. The Company continually monitors these loans as part of our normal credit review and monitoring procedures for changes in the estimated future cash flows; to the extent future cash flows deteriorate below initial projections, the Company may be required to reserve for these loans in the allowance for loan losses through future provision for loan losses. The Company did not increase the allowance for loan losses for loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 during the three months ended June 30, 2014 or 2013.

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The table below reflects the activity in the allowance for loan losses for the periods presented :

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Balance at beginning of period
$
48,048

 
$
46,505

 
$
47,665

 
$
44,347

Charge-offs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural

 
46

 
119

 
280

Lease financing

 

 

 

Real estate – construction

 

 

 

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
1,985

 
652

 
2,872

 
1,266

Real estate – commercial mortgage
483

 
2,527

 
543

 
3,120

Installment loans to individuals
61

 
288

 
292

 
352

Total charge-offs
2,529

 
3,513

 
3,826

 
5,018

Recoveries
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, financial, agricultural
75

 
90

 
112

 
247

Lease financing

 

 

 

Real estate – construction
3

 
47

 
8

 
63

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
206

 
132

 
357

 
471

Real estate – commercial mortgage
28

 
756

 
58

 
847

Installment loans to individuals
23

 
17

 
30

 
27

Total recoveries
335

 
1,042

 
565

 
1,655

Net charge-offs
2,194

 
2,471

 
3,261

 
3,363

Provision for loan losses
1,450

 
3,000

 
2,900

 
6,050

Balance at end of period
$
47,304

 
$
47,034

 
$
47,304

 
$
47,034

Net charge-offs (annualized) to average loans
0.23
%
 
0.35
%
 
0.17
%
 
0.24
%
Allowance for loan losses to:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total loans not covered under loss share agreements
1.25
%
 
1.75
%
 
1.25
%
 
1.75
%
Nonperforming loans not covered under loss share agreements
148.69
%
 
208.70
%
 
148.69
%
 
208.70
%


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The following table provides further details of the Company’s net charge-offs (recoveries) of loans secured by real estate for the periods presented:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Real estate – construction:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential
$
(3
)
 
$
(47
)
 
$
(8
)
 
$
(63
)
Commercial

 

 

 

Condominiums

 

 

 

Total real estate – construction
(3
)
 
(47
)
 
(8
)
 
(63
)
Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Primary
27

 
276

 
120

 
402

Home equity
107

 
172

 
322

 
412

Rental/investment
280

 
35

 
430

 
97

Land development
1,365

 
37

 
1,643

 
(116
)
Total real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
1,779

 
520

 
2,515

 
795

Real estate – commercial mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Owner-occupied
31

 
437

 
24

 
495

Non-owner occupied
84

 
1,338

 
64

 
1,777

Land development
340

 
(4
)
 
397

 
1

Total real estate – commercial mortgage
455

 
1,771

 
485

 
2,273

Total net charge-offs of loans secured by real estate
$
2,231

 
$
2,244

 
$
2,992

 
$
3,005

Nonperforming Assets

Nonperforming assets consist of nonperforming loans, other real estate owned and nonaccruing securities available-for-sale. Nonperforming loans are those on which the accrual of interest has stopped or loans which are contractually 90 days past due on which interest continues to accrue. Generally, the accrual of interest is discontinued when the full collection of principal or interest is in doubt or when the payment of principal or interest has been contractually 90 days past due, unless the obligation is both well secured and in the process of collection. Management, the loss management committee and our loan review staff closely monitor loans that are considered to be nonperforming.

Debt securities may be transferred to nonaccrual status where the recognition of investment interest is discontinued. A number of qualitative factors, including but not limited to the financial condition of the underlying issuer and current and projected deferrals or defaults, are considered by management in the determination of whether a debt security should be transferred to nonaccrual status. The interest on these nonaccrual investment securities is accounted for on the cash-basis method until qualifying for return to accrual status. Nonaccruing securities available-for-sale consist of the Company’s investments in pooled trust preferred securities issued by financial institutions, which are discussed earlier in this section under the heading "Investments".


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The following table provides details of the Company’s nonperforming assets that are not acquired and not covered by FDIC loss-share agreements (“Not Acquired”), nonperforming assets that have been acquired and are covered by loss-share agreements with the FDIC (“Covered Assets”), and nonperforming assets acquired through the First M&F merger and not covered by loss-share agreements with the FDIC (“Acquired and Non-covered”) as of the dates presented:
 
 
 Not Acquired
 
Covered Assets
 
 Acquired and Non-covered
 
 Total
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonaccruing loans
$
17,175

 
$
41,425

 
$
5,966

 
$
64,566

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
3,615

 

 
5,057

 
8,672

Total nonperforming loans
20,790

 
41,425

 
11,023

 
73,238

Other real estate owned
23,950

 
7,472

 
10,381

 
41,803

Total nonperforming loans and OREO
44,740

 
48,897

 
21,404

 
115,041

Nonaccruing securities available-for-sale, at fair value
18,309

 

 

 
18,309

Total nonperforming assets
$
63,049

 
$
48,897

 
$
21,404

 
$
133,350

Nonperforming loans to total loans
 
 
 
 

 
1.85
%
Nonperforming assets to total assets
 
 
 
 

 
2.29
%
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonaccruing loans
$
16,863

 
$
49,194

 
$
6,274

 
$
72,331

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
2,287

 

 
1,899

 
4,186

Total nonperforming loans
19,150

 
49,194

 
8,173

 
76,517

Other real estate owned
27,543

 
12,942

 
12,402

 
52,887

Total nonperforming loans and OREO
46,693

 
62,136

 
20,575

 
129,404

Nonaccruing securities available-for-sale, at fair value
17,671

 

 

 
17,671

Total nonperforming assets
$
64,364

 
$
62,136

 
$
20,575

 
$
147,075

Nonperforming loans to total loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.97
%
Nonperforming assets to total assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.56
%

Due to the significant difference in the accounting for the loans and other real estate owned covered by loss-share agreements and loss mitigation offered under the loss-share agreements with the FDIC, the Company believes that excluding the covered assets from its asset quality measures provides a more meaningful presentation of the Company’s asset quality. The asset quality measures surrounding the Company’s nonperforming assets discussed in the remainder of this section exclude covered assets relating to the Company’s FDIC-assisted acquisitions.

Another category of assets which contribute to our credit risk is restructured loans. Restructured loans are those for which concessions have been granted to the borrower due to a deterioration of the borrower’s financial condition and are performing in accordance with the new terms. Such concessions may include reduction in interest rates or deferral of interest or principal payments. In evaluating whether to restructure a loan, management analyzes the long-term financial condition of the borrower, including guarantor and collateral support, to determine whether the proposed concessions will increase the likelihood of repayment of principal and interest. Restructured loans that are not performing in accordance with their restructured terms that are either contractually 90 days past due or placed on nonaccrual status are reported as nonperforming loans.


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The following table shows the principal amounts of nonperforming and restructured loans as of the dates presented. All loans where information exists about possible credit problems that would cause us to have serious doubts about the borrower’s ability to comply with the current repayment terms of the loan have been reflected in the table below.
 
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
June 30, 2013
Nonaccruing loans
$
23,141

 
$
23,137

 
$
20,554

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more
8,672

 
4,186

 
1,983

Total nonperforming loans
31,813

 
27,323

 
22,537

Restructured loans in compliance with modified terms
20,839

 
21,478

 
22,709

Total nonperforming and restructured loans
$
52,652

 
$
48,801

 
$
45,246

 
 
 
 
 
 
Nonperforming loans to loans
0.84
%
 
0.74
%
 
0.84
%

The acquisition of First M&F increased nonperforming loans $11,023 at June 30, 2014 which consisted of $5,966 in loans of nonaccrual status and $5,057 in accruing loans past due 90 days or more. At December 31, 2013 nonperforming loans on the acquired First M&F portfolio were $8,173. Excluding the nonperforming loans from the First M&F merger, nonperforming loans were $20,790 at June 30, 2014 and $19,150 at December 31, 2013. The following table presents nonperforming loans, not subject to a loss-share agreement, by loan category as of the dates presented:

 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
June 30, 2013
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$
1,882

 
$
1,524

 
$
1,515

Real estate – construction:
 
 
 
 
 
Residential
11

 

 

Commercial

 

 

Condominiums

 

 

Total real estate – construction
11

 

 

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
Primary
7,058

 
4,323

 
3,734

Home equity
1,070

 
916

 
835

Rental/investment
1,315

 
1,972

 
4,888

Land development
1,490

 
2,969

 
3,871

Total real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
10,933

 
10,180

 
13,328

Real estate – commercial mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
Owner-occupied
5,055

 
1,306

 
1,368

Non-owner occupied
12,762

 
13,288

 
4,786

Land development
1,015

 
850

 
1,341

Total real estate – commercial mortgage
18,832

 
15,444

 
7,495

Installment loans to individuals
155

 
176

 
199

Total nonperforming loans
$
31,813

 
$
27,324

 
$
22,537


Total nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans were 0.84% as of June 30, 2014 compared to 0.74% as of December 31, 2013 and 0.84% as of June 30, 2013. The Company’s coverage ratio, or its allowance for loan losses as a percentage of nonperforming loans, was 148.69% as of June 30, 2014 as compared to 174.44% as of December 31, 2013 and 208.70% as of June 30, 2013. Management has evaluated the aforementioned loans and other loans classified as nonperforming and believes that all nonperforming loans have been adequately reserved for in the allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2014.

Management also continually monitors past due loans for potential credit quality deterioration. Total loans 30-89 days past due were $20,509 at June 30, 2014 as compared to $21,159 at December 31, 2013 and $7,190 at June 30, 2013. The acquisition of First M&F contributed $12,637 to loans 30-89 days past due at June 30, 2014, and $11,654 at December 31, 2013.


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As shown above, restructured loans totaled $20,839 at June 30, 2014 compared to $21,478 at December 31, 2013 and $22,709 at June 30, 2013. At June 30, 2014, loans restructured through interest rate concessions represented 70% of total restructured loans, while loans restructured by a concession in payment terms represented the remainder. The following table provides further details of the Company’s restructured loans in compliance with their modified terms as of the dates presented:

 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
June 30, 2013
Commercial, financial, agricultural
$

 
$
19

 
$

Real estate – construction:
 
 
 
 
 
Residential

 

 

Commercial

 

 

Condominiums

 

 

Total real estate – construction

 

 

Real estate – 1-4 family mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
Primary
1,794

 
2,063

 
1,267

Home equity

 

 

Rental/investment
1,363

 
1,821

 
1,734

Land development
2,727

 
6,470

 
6,928

Total real estate – 1-4 family mortgage
5,884

 
10,354

 
9,929

Real estate – commercial mortgage:
 
 
 
 
 
Owner-occupied
4,809

 
3,702

 
3,236

Non-owner occupied
5,672

 
5,343

 
8,522

Land development
4,474

 
1,889

 
850

Total real estate – commercial mortgage
14,955

 
10,934

 
12,608

Installment loans to individuals

 
171

 
172

Total restructured loans in compliance with modified terms
$
20,839

 
$
21,478

 
$
22,709


Changes in the Company’s restructured loans are set forth in the table below:
 
 
2014
 
2013
Balance at January 1
$
21,478

 
$
29,436

Additional loans with concessions
1,289

 
4,336

Reductions due to:
 
 
 
Reclassified as nonperforming
(331
)
 
(3,227
)
Paid in full
(338
)
 

Charge-offs

 
(1,301
)
Transfer to other real estate owned

 

Paydowns
(1,259
)
 
(2,025
)
Lapse of concession period

 
(5,741
)
Balance at June 30
$
20,839

 
$
21,478


Other real estate owned consists of properties acquired through foreclosure or acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure. These properties are carried at the lower of cost or fair market value based on appraised value less estimated selling costs. Losses arising at the time of foreclosure of properties are charged against the allowance for loan losses. Reductions in the carrying value subsequent to acquisition are charged to earnings and are included in “Other real estate owned” in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Other real estate owned with a cost basis of $7,753 was sold during the six months ended June 30, 2014, resulting in a net loss of $52, while other real estate owned with a cost basis of $16,139 was sold during the six months ended June 30, 2013, resulting in a net loss of $210.

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The following table provides details of the Company’s other real estate owned as of the dates presented:
 
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
June 30, 2013
Residential real estate
$
6,507

 
$
6,767

 
$
3,368

Commercial real estate
8,557

 
8,984

 
9,139

Residential land development
8,563

 
12,334

 
15,137

Commercial land development
10,704

 
11,860

 
5,603

Other

 

 

Total other real estate owned
$
34,331

 
$
39,945

 
$
33,247


Changes in the Company’s other real estate owned were as follows:
 
 
2014
 
2013
Balance at January 1
$
39,945

 
$
44,717

Acquired OREO

 
13,527

Additions
2,666

 
11,164

Capitalized improvements

 

Impairments
(656
)
 
(1,434
)
Dispositions
(7,753
)
 
(28,027
)
Other
129

 
(2
)
Balance at June 30
$
34,331

 
$
39,945


Interest Rate Risk

Market risk is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices and rates. The majority of assets and liabilities of a financial institution are monetary in nature and therefore differ greatly from most commercial and industrial companies that have significant investments in fixed assets and inventories. Our market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk inherent in lending and deposit-taking activities. Management believes a significant impact on the Company’s financial results stems from our ability to react to changes in interest rates. To that end, management actively monitors and manages our interest rate risk exposure.

We have an Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) which is authorized by the Board of Directors to monitor our interest rate sensitivity and to make decisions relating to that process. The ALCO’s goal is to structure our asset/liability composition to maximize net interest income while managing interest rate risk so as to minimize the adverse impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income and capital. Profitability is affected by fluctuations in interest rates. A sudden and substantial change in interest rates may adversely impact our earnings because the interest rates borne by assets and liabilities do not change at the same speed, to the same extent or on the same basis.

We monitor the impact of changes in interest rates on our net interest income and economic value of equity (“EVE”) using rate shock analysis. Net interest income simulations measure the short-term earnings exposure from changes in market rates of interest in a rigorous and explicit fashion. Our current financial position is combined with assumptions regarding future business to calculate net interest income under varying hypothetical rate scenarios. EVE measures our long-term earnings exposure from changes in market rates of interest. EVE is defined as the present value of assets minus the present value of liabilities at a point in time. A decrease in EVE due to a specified rate change indicates a decline in the long-term earnings capacity of the balance sheet assuming that the rate change remains in effect over the life of the current balance sheet.

The following rate shock analysis depicts the estimated impact on net interest income and EVE of immediate changes in interest rates at the specified levels for the dates presented:

 

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Percentage Change In:
 
 
Net Interest Income(2)
 
Economic Value
of Equity (3)
Change in Interest Rates(1)
(In Basis Points)
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
+400
 
0.11
 %
 
1.31
 %
 
11.42
 %
 
16.85
 %
+300
 
0.21
 %
 
0.94
 %
 
11.53
 %
 
15.06
 %
+200
 
0.12
 %
 
0.41
 %
 
10.72
 %
 
12.76
 %
+100
 
(0.03
)%
 
(0.08
)%
 
9.11
 %
 
10.21
 %
-100
 
(2.06
)%
 
(2.33
)%
 
(3.84
)%
 
(4.61
)%
 
(1)
On account of the present position of the target federal funds rate, the Company did not perform an analysis assuming a downward movement in rates of more than 100 bps.
(2)
The percentage change in this column represents the projected net interest income for 12 months on a flat balance sheet in a stable interest rate environment versus the projected net interest income in the various rate scenarios.
(3)
The percentage change in this column represents our EVE in a stable interest rate environment versus EVE in the various rate scenarios.

The rate shock results for the net interest income simulation remains neutral at both June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The Company’s interest rate risk strategy surrounding net interest income sensitivity is to remain in a neutral position with a focus on asset and liability mix strategies which will result in an overall asset sensitive position over time. The EVE results are less asset sensitive reflecting the increased longer-term loan and investment portfolio somewhat offset by the improved level and value of the non-time deposits whose rates have declined versus the prior year-end.

The preceding measures assume no change in the size or asset/liability compositions of the balance sheet. Thus, the measures do not reflect actions the ALCO may undertake in response to such changes in interest rates. The above results of the interest rate shock analysis are within the parameters set by the Board of Directors. The scenarios assume instantaneous movements in interest rates in increments of 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis points. With the present position of the target federal funds rate, the declining rate scenario seems improbable. Furthermore, it has been the Federal Reserve’s policy to adjust the target federal funds rate incrementally over time. As interest rates are adjusted over a period of time, it is our strategy to proactively change the volume and mix of our balance sheet in order to mitigate our interest rate risk. The computation of the prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes requires numerous assumptions regarding characteristics of new business and the behavior of existing positions. These business assumptions are based upon our experience, business plans and published industry experience. Key assumptions employed in the model include asset prepayment speeds, competitive factors, the relative price sensitivity of certain assets and liabilities and the expected life of non-maturity deposits. Because these assumptions are inherently uncertain, actual results will differ from simulated results.

The Company utilizes derivative financial instruments, including interest rate contracts such as swaps, caps and/or floors, as part of its ongoing efforts to mitigate its interest rate risk exposure and to facilitate the needs of its customers. The Company also enters into derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments to help its commercial customers manage their exposure to interest rate fluctuations. To mitigate the interest rate risk associated with these customer contracts, the Company enters into an offsetting derivative contract position. The Company manages its credit risk, or potential risk of default by its commercial customers, through credit limit approval and monitoring procedures. At June 30, 2014, the Company had notional amounts of $73,628 on interest rate contracts with corporate customers and $73,628 in offsetting interest rate contracts with other financial institutions to mitigate the Company’s rate exposure on its corporate customers’ contracts and certain fixed rate loans.

In March and April 2012, the Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements effective March 30, 2014 and March 17, 2014, respectively. The Company receives a variable rate of interest based on the three-month LIBOR plus a pre-determined spread and pays a fixed rate of interest. The agreements, which both terminate in March 2022, are accounted for as cash flow hedges to reduce the variability in cash flows resulting from changes in interest rates on $32,000 of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures. In connection with its acquisition of First M&F, the Company assumed an interest rate swap designed to convert floating rate interest payments into fixed rate payments. Based on the terms of the agreement, which terminates in March 2018, the Company receives a variable rate of interest based on the three-month LIBOR plus a pre-determined spread and pays a fixed rate of interest. The interest rate swap is accounted for as a cash flow hedge to reduce the variability in cash flows resulting from changes in interest rates on $30,000 of the junior subordinated debentures assumed in the merger with First M&F.
On June 5, 2014, the Company entered into two forward interest rate swap contracts on floating rate liabilities at the Bank level with notional amounts of $15.0 million each. The interest rate swap contracts are accounted for as a cash flow hedge with the

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objective of protecting against any interest rate volatility on future FHLB borrowings for a four-year and five-year period beginning June 1, 2018 and December 3, 2018 and ending June 2022 and June 2023, respectively. Under these contracts, Renasant Bank will pay a fixed interest rate of 3.593% and 3.738%, respectively, and will receive a variable interest rate based on the three-month LIBOR with quarterly net settlements.

The Company also enters into interest rate lock commitments with its customers to mitigate the Company’s interest rate risk associated with its commitments to fund fixed-rate residential mortgage loans. Under the interest rate lock commitments, interest rates for a mortgage loan are locked in with the customer for a period of time, typically thirty days. Once an interest rate lock commitment is entered into with a customer, the Company also enters into a forward commitment to sell the residential mortgage loan to secondary market investors. Accordingly, the Company does not incur risk if the interest rate lock commitment in the pipeline fails to close.

For more information about the Company’s derivative financial instruments, see Note J, “Derivative Instruments,” in the Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company in Item 1, “Financial Statements,” in this report.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity management is the ability to meet the cash flow requirements of customers who may be either depositors wishing to withdraw funds or borrowers needing assurance that sufficient funds will be available to meet their credit needs.

Core deposits, which are deposits excluding time deposits and public fund deposits, are a major source of funds used by Renasant Bank to meet cash flow needs. Maintaining the ability to acquire these funds as needed in a variety of markets is the key to assuring Renasant Bank’s liquidity. Management continually monitors the liquidity through review of a variety of reports.

Our investment portfolio is another alternative for meeting liquidity needs. These assets generally have readily available markets that offer conversions to cash as needed. Within the next twelve months the securities portfolio is forecasted to generate cash flow through principal payments and maturities equal to 12.50% of the carrying value of the total securities portfolio. Securities within our investment portfolio are also used to secure certain deposit types and short-term borrowings. At June 30, 2014, securities with a carrying value of $695,366 were pledged to secure public fund deposits and as collateral for short-term borrowings and derivative instruments as compared to securities with a carrying value of $608,401 similarly pledged at December 31, 2013.

Other sources available for meeting liquidity needs include federal funds purchased and advances from the FHLB. Interest is charged at the prevailing market rate on federal funds purchased and FHLB advances. There were $20,100 outstanding federal funds purchased at June 30, 2014 and $222 of federal funds purchased at December 31, 2013. Funds obtained from the FHLB are used primarily to match-fund fixed rate loans in order to minimize interest rate risk and also be used to meet day to day liquidity needs, particularly when the cost of such borrowing compares favorably to the rates that we would be required to pay to attract deposits. At June 30, 2014, the balance of our outstanding advances with the FHLB was $69,944. The total amount of the remaining credit available to us from the FHLB at June 30, 2014 was $1,603,437. We also maintain lines of credit with other commercial banks totaling $75,000. These are unsecured lines of credit maturing at various times within the next twelve months. There were no amounts outstanding under these lines of credit at June 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013.

The following table presents, by type, the Company’s funding sources, which consist of total average deposits and borrowed funds, and the total cost of each funding source for the periods presented:
 
 
Percentage of Total
 
Cost of Funds
 
Six Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Noninterest-bearing demand
18.02
%
 
15.15
%
 
%
 
%
Interest-bearing demand
43.46

 
40.51

 
0.20

 
0.25

Savings
6.65

 
6.83

 
0.09

 
0.20

Time deposits
28.57

 
33.03

 
0.84

 
1.01

FHLB advances
1.41

 
2.26

 
4.17

 
4.11

Other borrowed funds
1.89

 
2.22

 
4.76

 
3.07

 
100.00
%
 
100.00
%
 
0.48
%
 
0.61
%

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Our strategy in choosing funds is focused on minimizing cost along with considering our balance sheet composition and interest rate risk position. Accordingly, management targets growth of non-interest bearing deposits. While we do not control the types of deposit instruments our clients choose, we do influence those choices with the rates and the deposit specials we offer. We constantly monitor our funds position and evaluate the effect that various funding sources have on our financial position. Our cost of funds has decreased 12 basis points for the six months ended June 30, 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013 as management improved our funding mix using non-interest bearing or lower costing deposits and repaying higher costing funding including time deposits and borrowed funds.

Cash and cash equivalents were $181,220 at June 30, 2014 compared to $79,015 at June 30, 2013. Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was $177,922 compared to $178,272 for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Proceeds from the sale, maturity or call of securities within our investment portfolio were $162,117 for the six months ended 2014. These proceeds from the investment portfolio were primarily reinvested back into the security portfolio or used to fund loan growth. Proceeds from the sale, maturity, or call of securities within our investment portfolio during the six months ended June 30, 2013 were $91,042. These proceeds were primarily reinvested in the securities portfolio. Purchases of investment securities were $251,965 for the first six months of 2014 compared to $176,596 for the same period in 2013.

Cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was $53,086 compared to cash provided by financing activities of $66,892 for the same period in 2013. Deposits increased $44,819 for the six months ended June 30, 2014 compared to an increase of $43,937 for the same period in 2013.

Restrictions on Bank Dividends, Loans and Advances

The Company’s liquidity and capital resources, as well as its ability to pay dividends to our shareholders, are substantially dependent on the ability of Renasant Bank to transfer funds to the Company in the form of dividends, loans and advances. Under Mississippi law, a Mississippi bank may not pay dividends unless its earned surplus is in excess of three times capital stock. A Mississippi bank with earned surplus in excess of three times capital stock may pay a dividend, subject to the approval of the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance. Accordingly, the approval of this supervisory authority is required prior to Renasant Bank paying dividends to the Company.

Federal Reserve regulations also limit the amount Renasant Bank may loan to the Company unless such loans are collateralized by specific obligations. At June 30, 2014, the maximum amount available for transfer from Renasant Bank to the Company in the form of loans was $52,615. The Company maintains a line of credit collateralized by cash with Renasant Bank totaling $3,000. There were no amounts outstanding under this line of credit at June 30, 2014. These restrictions did not have any impact on the Company’s ability to meet its cash obligations in the first six months of 2014, nor does management expect such restrictions to materially impact the Company’s ability to meet its currently-anticipated cash obligations.

Off-Balance Sheet Transactions
The Company enters into loan commitments and standby letters of credit in the normal course of its business. Loan commitments are made to accommodate the financial needs of the Company’s customers. Standby letters of credit commit the Company to make

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payments on behalf of customers when certain specified future events occur. Both arrangements have essentially the same credit risk as that involved in extending loans to customers and are subject to the Company’s normal credit policies. Collateral (e.g., securities, receivables, inventory, equipment, etc.) is obtained based on management’s credit assessment of the customer.
Loan commitments and standby letters of credit do not necessarily represent future cash requirements of the Company in that while the borrower has the ability to draw upon these commitments at any time, these commitments often expire without being drawn upon. The Company’s unfunded loan commitments and standby letters of credit outstanding were as follows for the periods presented:
 
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Loan commitments
$
677,880

 
$
630,266

Standby letters of credit
29,544

 
30,062


The Company closely monitors the amount of remaining future commitments to borrowers in light of prevailing economic conditions and adjusts these commitments as necessary. The Company will continue this process as new commitments are entered into or existing commitments are renewed.

Shareholders’ Equity and Regulatory Matters

Total shareholders’ equity of the Company was $688,215 at June 30, 2014 compared to $665,652 at December 31, 2013. Book value per share was $21.83 and $21.21 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The growth in shareholders’ equity was attributable to the acquisition of First M&F along with earnings retention offset by dividends declared and changes in accumulated other comprehensive income.

On September 5, 2012, the Company filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The shelf registration statement, which the SEC declared effective on September 17, 2012, allows the Company to raise capital from time to time, up to an aggregate of $150,000, through the sale of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants and units, or a combination thereof, subject to market conditions. Specific terms and prices will be determined at the time of any offering under a separate prospectus supplement that the Company will be required to file with the SEC at the time of the specific offering. The proceeds of the sale of securities, if and when offered, will be used for general corporate purposes as described in any prospectus supplement and could include the expansion of the Company’s banking, insurance and wealth management operations as well as other business opportunities.

The Company has junior subordinated debentures with a carrying value of $94,380 at June 30, 2014, of which $91,085 are included in the Company’s Tier 1 capital. The Federal Reserve Board issued guidance in March 2005 providing more strict quantitative limits on the amount of securities that, similar to our junior subordinated debentures, are includable in Tier 1 capital. The new guidance, which became effective in March 2009, did not impact the amount of debentures we include in Tier 1 capital. In addition, although our existing junior subordinated debentures are unaffected, on account of changes enacted as part of the Dodd-Frank Act, any trust preferred securities issued after May 19, 2010 may not be included in Tier 1 capital.

The Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have issued guidelines governing the levels of capital that banks must maintain. Those guidelines specify capital tiers, which include the following classifications:
 
Capital Tiers
Tier 1 Capital to
Average Assets
(Leverage)
 
Tier 1 Capital to
Risk – Weighted
Assets
 
Total Capital to
Risk – Weighted
Assets
Well capitalized
5% or above
 
6% or above
 
10% or above
Adequately capitalized
4% or above
 
4% or above
 
8% or above
Undercapitalized
Less than 4%
 
Less than 4%
 
Less than 8%
Significantly undercapitalized
Less than 3%
 
Less than 3%
 
Less than 6%
Critically undercapitalized
 
 
2% or less
 
 



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The following table provides the capital and risk-based capital and leverage ratios for the Company and for Renasant Bank as of the dates presented:
 
 
Actual
 
Minimum Capital
Requirement to be
Well Capitalized
 
Minimum Capital
Requirement to be
Adequately
Capitalized
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
June 30, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Renasant Corporation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
$
495,168

 
8.91
%
 
$
277,753

 
5.00
%
 
$
222,202

 
4.00
%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
495,168

 
11.82
%
 
251,357

 
6.00
%
 
167,571

 
4.00
%
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
543,103

 
12.96
%
 
418,929

 
10.00
%
 
335,143

 
8.00
%
Renasant Bank:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
$
478,850

 
8.64
%
 
$
277,024

 
5.00
%
 
$
221,619

 
4.00
%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
478,850

 
11.46
%
 
250,664

 
6.00
%
 
167,109

 
4.00
%
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
526,154

 
12.59
%
 
417,773

 
10.00
%
 
334,218

 
8.00
%
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Renasant Corporation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
$
473,817

 
8.68
%
 
$
196,871

 
5.00
%
 
$
157,497

 
4.00
%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
473,817

 
11.41
%
 
182,964

 
6.00
%
 
121,976

 
4.00
%
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
522,181

 
12.58
%
 
304,940

 
10.00
%
 
243,952

 
8.00
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Renasant Bank:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets
$
457,798

 
8.40
%
 
$
196,192

 
5.00
%
 
$
156,954

 
4.00
%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
457,798

 
11.05
%
 
182,580

 
6.00
%
 
121,720

 
4.00
%
Total Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets
505,463

 
12.20
%
 
304,300

 
10.00
%
 
243,440

 
8.00
%

In July 2013, the Federal Reserve, the FDIC and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency approved the implementation of the Basel III regulatory capital reforms and issued rules effecting certain changes required by the Dodd-Frank Act (the “Basel III Rules”) that call for broad and comprehensive revision of regulatory capital standards for U.S. banking organizations. The Basel III Rules will implement a new common equity Tier 1 minimum capital requirement, a higher minimum Tier 1 capital requirement and other items that will affect the calculation of the numerator of a banking organization’s risk-based capital ratios. Additionally, the Basel III Rules apply limits to a banking organization’s capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments if the banking organization does not hold a specified amount of common equity Tier 1 capital in addition to the amount necessary to meet its minimum risk-based capital requirements.

The new common equity Tier 1 capital ratio includes common equity as defined under GAAP and does not include any other type of non-common equity under GAAP. When the Basel III Rules are fully phased in in 2019, banks will be required to have common equity Tier 1 capital of 4.5% of average assets, Tier 1 capital of 6% of average assets, as compared to the current 4%, and total capital of 8% of risk-weighted assets to be categorized as adequately capitalized. The Basel III Rules require the phase-out of trust preferred securities as Tier 1 capital of bank holding companies of the Company’s size in equal installments over a defined period.

Further, the Basel III Rules changed the agencies’ general risk-based capital requirements for determining risk-weighted assets, which will affect the calculation of the denominator of a banking organization’s risk-based capital ratios. The Basel III Rules have revised the agencies’ rules for calculating risk-weighted assets to enhance risk sensitivity and will incorporate certain international capital standards of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision set forth in the standardized approach of the “International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital Standards: A Revised Framework”.






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The calculation of risk-weighted assets in the denominator of the Basel III capital ratios would be adjusted to reflect the higher risk nature of certain types of loans. Specifically, as applicable to the Company and Renasant Bank:

— Residential mortgages: Replaces the current 50% risk weight for performing residential first-lien mortgages and a 100% risk-weight for all other mortgages with a risk weight of between 35% and 200% determined by the mortgage’s loan-to-value ratio and whether the mortgage falls into one of two categories based on eight criteria that include the term, use of negative amortization and balloon payments, certain rate increases and documented and verified borrower income.

— Commercial mortgages: Replaces the current 100% risk weight with a 150% risk weight for certain high volatility commercial real estate acquisition, development and construction loans.

— Nonperforming loans: Replaces the current 100% risk weight with a 150% risk weight for loans, other than residential mortgages, that are 90 days past due or on nonaccrual status.

Generally, the new Basel III Rules become effective on January 1, 2015, although parts of the Basel III Rules will be phased in through 2019. Management is reviewing the new rules to assess their impact on the Company.



Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes in our market risk since December 31, 2013. For additional information regarding our market risk, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) are effective for ensuring that information the Company is required to disclose in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter covered by this quarterly report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.


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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
Information regarding risk factors appears in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. There have been no material changes in the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
None.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The Company did not repurchase any shares of its outstanding stock during the three month period ended June 30, 2014.
Please refer to the information discussing restrictions on the Company’s ability to pay dividends under the heading “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in Part I, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” of this report, which is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 6. EXHIBITS
 
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
 
 
(2)(i)
 
Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Renasant Corporation, Renasant Bank, First M&F Corporation and Merchants and Farmers Bank dated as of February 6, 2013(1)
 
 
(3)(i)
 
Articles of Incorporation of Renasant Corporation, as amended(2)
 
 
(3)(ii)
 
Restated Bylaws of Renasant Corporation (3)
 
 
(4)(i)
 
Articles of Incorporation of Renasant Corporation, as amended(2)
 
 
(4)(ii)
 
Restated Bylaws of Renasant Corporation (3)
 
 
(31)(i)
 
Certification of the Principal Executive Officer, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
(31)(ii)
 
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
(32)(i)
 
Certification of the Principal Executive Officer, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
(32)(ii)
 
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
(101)
 
The following materials from Renasant Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 were formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
 
(1)
Filed as exhibit 2.1 to the Form 8-K of the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 11, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.
(2)
Filed as exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 9, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
(3)
Filed as exhibit 3(ii) to the Company's Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.

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The Company does not have any long-term debt instruments under which securities are authorized exceeding ten percent of the total assets of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The Company will furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon its request, a copy of all long-term debt instruments.

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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.
 
 
 
RENASANT CORPORATION
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
Date:
August 8, 2014
/s/ E. Robinson McGraw
 
 
E. Robinson McGraw
 
 
Chairman of the Board, Director,
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
Date:
August 8, 2014
/s/ Kevin D. Chapman
 
 
Kevin D. Chapman
 
 
Executive Vice President and
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
 
 
(31)(i)
 
Certification of the Principal Executive Officer, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
(31)(ii)
 
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
(32)(i)
 
Certification of the Principal Executive Officer, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
(32)(ii)
 
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
(101)
 
The following materials from Renasant Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 were formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

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