As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 31, 2019
Registration No. 333-
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM S-4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
First Horizon National Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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165 Madison Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
(901) 523-4444
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrants principal executive offices)
Clyde A. Billings, Jr.
Senior Vice President, Assistant General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
First Horizon National Corporation
165 Madison Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
Phone: (901) 523-4444
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Copies to:
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H. Rodgin Cohen |
Robert B. Worley, Jr. |
Lee Meyerson |
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale of the securities to the public: As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement is declared effective and upon completion of the merger described herein.
If the securities being registered on this Form are being offered in connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with General Instruction G, check the following box. o
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, and emerging growth company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. o
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If applicable, place an X in the box to designate the appropriate rule provision relied upon in conducting this transaction:
Exchange Act Rule 13e-4(i) (Cross-Border Issuer Tender Offer) o
Exchange Act Rule 14d-1(d) (Cross-Border Third-Party Tender Offer) o
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Common Stock, par value $0.625 per share |
259,344,549(1) |
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$4,250,557,585(5) |
$551,722.37 |
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Series B Preferred Stock, no par value |
8,000(2) |
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$80,000,000.00(6) |
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$57,500,000.00(7) |
$7,463.50 |
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10,000(4) |
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$100,000,000.00(8) |
$12,980.00 |
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The number of shares of common stock, par value $0.625 per share, of First Horizon National Corporation (First Horizon and such shares, the First Horizon Common Stock) being registered is based upon an estimate of the exchange ratio of 4.584 shares of First Horizon Common Stock for each share of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of IBERIABANK Corporation (IBKC and such shares, the IBKC Common Stock) multiplied by the sum of: (x) 52,351,339 shares of IBKC Common Stock outstanding as of November 30, 2019, plus (y) up to 776,525 shares of IBKC Common Stock estimated to be issuable upon exercise of stock options granted under equity compensation plans sponsored by IBKC which options are outstanding as of November 30, 2019, plus (z) up to 3,448,172 additional shares of IBKC Common Stock estimated to be issuable in connection with awards which could be granted under IBKCs 2019 Stock Incentive Plan after December 17, 2019. |
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Represents the maximum number of shares of series B preferred stock, no par value, of First Horizon (First Horizon Series B Preferred Stock) estimated to be issued to holders of record of 6.625% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, series B, par value $1.00, of IBKC (IBKC Series B Preferred Stock) in the merger described herein. This number is based on the number of shares of IBKC Series B Preferred Stock outstanding as of December 17, 2019, and the exchange of each such share for a share of First Horizon Series B Preferred Stock, pursuant to the merger agreement. |
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Represents the maximum number of shares of series C preferred stock, no par value, of First Horizon (First Horizon Series C Preferred Stock) estimated to be issued to holders of record of 6.60% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, series C, par value $1.00, of IBKC (IBKC Series C Preferred Stock) in the merger described herein. This number is based on the number of shares of IBKC Series C Preferred Stock outstanding as of December 17, 2019, and the exchange of each such share for a share of First Horizon Series C Preferred Stock, pursuant to the merger agreement. |
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Represents the maximum number of shares of series D perpetual preferred stock, no par value, of First Horizon (First Horizon Series D Preferred Stock) estimated to be issued to holders of record of 6.100% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, series D, par value $1.00, of IBKC (IBKC Series D Preferred Stock) in the merger described herein. This number is based on the number of shares of IBKC Series D Preferred Stock outstanding as of December 17, 2019, and the exchange of each such share for a share of First Horizon Series D Preferred Stock, pursuant to the merger agreement. |
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Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee required by Section 6(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act) and calculated in accordance with Rules 457(c), 457(f)(1) and 457(i) promulgated thereunder. The aggregate offering price is (x) the average of the high and low prices of IBKC Common Stock as reported on The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC on December 17, 2019 ($75.13) multiplied by (y) the maximum number of shares of IBKC Common Stock to be converted in the merger (56,576,036). |
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Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(f) under the Securities Act. The aggregate offering price is (x) the book value per share of IBKC Series B Preferred Stock as of December 17, 2019 ($10,000) multiplied by (y) the maximum number of shares of IBKC Series B Preferred Stock to be converted in the merger (8,000). |
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Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(f) under the Securities Act. The aggregate offering price is (x) the book value per share of IBKC Series C Preferred Stock as of December 17, 2019 ($10,000) multiplied by (y) the maximum number of shares of IBKC Series C Preferred Stock to be converted in the merger (5,750). |
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Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(f) under the Securities Act. The aggregate offering price is (x) the book value per share of IBKC Series D Preferred Stock as of December 17, 2019 ($10,000) multiplied by (y) the maximum number of shares of IBKC Series D Preferred Stock to be converted in the merger (10,000). |
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Calculated by multiplying the estimated aggregate offering price of securities to be registered by .0001298. |
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No separate registration fee will be payable in respect of the depositary shares each representing a 1/400th interest in a share of First Horizon Series B Preferred Stock, Series C Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock, as applicable. |
THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(a) MAY DETERMINE.
The information in this joint proxy statement/prospectus is not complete and may be changed. A registration statement relating to the securities described in this joint proxy statement/prospectus has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These securities may not be issued until the registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This joint proxy statement/prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of offers to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.
PRELIMINARYSUBJECT TO COMPLETIONDATED DECEMBER 31, 2019
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To the shareholders of First Horizon National Corporation and IBERIABANK Corporation
MERGER PROPOSEDYOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT
On November 3, 2019, First Horizon National Corporation (First Horizon) and IBERIABANK Corporation (IBKC) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended from time to time, the merger agreement), pursuant to which First Horizon and IBKC have agreed to combine their respective businesses in a merger of equals. Under the merger agreement, IBKC will merge with and into First Horizon (the merger), with First Horizon as the surviving entity (the combined company or First Horizon, as the case may be). Following the completion of the merger, IBERIABANK, a subsidiary of IBKC, will merge with and into First Horizon Bank, a subsidiary of First Horizon, with First Horizon Bank as the surviving bank (the bank merger). The merger will bring together two companies with complementary franchises to create one of the largest financial services companies headquartered in the South and one of the top 25 banks in the United States based on deposits.
In the merger, holders of IBKC common stock will receive 4.584 shares (the exchange ratio and such shares, the merger consideration) of First Horizon common stock for each share of IBKC common stock they own. Holders of First Horizon common stock will continue to own their existing shares of First Horizon common stock. Based on the closing price of First Horizons common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on November 1, 2019, the last trading day before public announcement of the merger, the exchange ratio represented approximately $74.76 in value for each share of IBKC common stock. Based on First Horizons closing price on [ ], 2020 of $[ ], the exchange ratio represented approximately $[ ] in value for each share of IBKC common stock. The value of the First Horizon common stock at the time of completion of the merger could be greater than, less than or the same as the value of First Horizon common stock on the date of the accompanying joint proxy statement/prospectus. We urge you to obtain current market quotations of First Horizon common stock (trading symbol FHN) and IBKC common stock (trading symbol IBKC).
In addition, each share of IBKC preferred stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time will be converted into the right to receive one (1) share of an applicable newly issued series of rollover First Horizon preferred stock with terms that are the same as the terms of the applicable series of outstanding IBKC preferred stock. Likewise, following the completion of the merger, each outstanding IBKC depositary share representing a 1/400th interest in a share of the applicable series of IBKC preferred stock will become a First Horizon depositary share and will represent a 1/400th interest in a share of the applicable series of rollover First Horizon preferred stock. The IBKC depositary shares representing a 1/400th interest in a share of IBKC series B preferred stock, IBKC series C preferred stock and IBKC series D preferred stock are currently listed on the The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC under the symbol IBKCP, IBKCO, and IBKCN, respectively. The First Horizon depositary shares representing a 1/400th interest in a share of rollover First Horizon series B preferred stock, First Horizon series C preferred stock and First Horizon series D preferred stock are expected to be listed on the NYSE upon completion of the merger.
We expect the merger will qualify as a reorganization for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, holders of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock generally will not recognize any gain or loss for federal income tax purposes on the exchange of shares of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, as applicable, for First Horizon common stock or rollover First Horizon preferred stock, as applicable, in the merger, except with respect to any cash received by such holders.
Based on the current number of shares of IBKC common stock outstanding or reserved for issuance, First Horizon expects to issue approximately 244 million shares of First Horizon common stock to holders of IBKC common stock in the aggregate in the merger. Following the completion of the merger, we estimate that former holders of IBKC common stock will own approximately 44% and former holders of First Horizon common stock will own approximately 56% of the common stock of the combined company.
First Horizon and IBKC will each hold a special meeting of our respective shareholders in connection with the merger. At our respective special meetings, in addition to other business, First Horizon will ask holders of its common stock and IBKC will ask holders of its common stock to approve the merger.
Information about these meetings and the merger is contained in this document. In particular, see Risk Factors beginning on page 43. We urge you to read this document carefully and in its entirety.
Holders of IBKC preferred stock and holders of depositary shares representing interests in the shares of the applicable series of IBKC preferred stock are not entitled to and are not requested to vote at the IBKC special meeting. Holders of First Horizon preferred stock and holders of depositary shares representing interests in the shares of First Horizon preferred stock are not entitled to and are not requested to vote at the First Horizon special meeting.
The special meeting of holders of IBKC common stock will be held on [ ], 2020 at [ ], at [ ], local time. The special meeting of holders of First Horizon common stock will be held on [ ], 2020 at [ ], at [ ], local time.
Whether or not you plan to attend your special meeting, please vote as soon as possible to make sure that your shares are represented at the meeting. If you do not vote your shares of common stock, it will have the same effect as voting AGAINST the merger.
Each of our boards of directors unanimously recommends that holders of common stock vote FOR each of the proposals to be considered at the respective meetings. We strongly support this combination of our companies and join our boards in their recommendations.
This joint proxy statement/prospectus provides you with detailed information about the merger agreement and the merger. It also contains or references information about First Horizon and IBKC and certain related matters. You are encouraged to read this joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully. In particular, you should read the Risk Factors section beginning on page 43 for a discussion of the risks you should consider in evaluating the proposed merger and how it will affect you. You can also obtain information about First Horizon and IBKC from documents that have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission that are incorporated into this joint proxy statement/prospectus by reference.
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Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the securities to be issued in connection with the merger or determined if this document is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The securities to be issued in the merger are not savings or deposit accounts or other obligations of any bank or non-bank subsidiary of either First Horizon or IBKC, and they are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency.
The accompanying joint proxy statement/prospectus is dated [ ], 2020, and is first being mailed to holders of First Horizon common stock and First Horizon preferred stock and holders of IBKC common stock and IBKC preferred stock on or about [ ], 2020.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The accompanying joint proxy statement/prospectus incorporates important business and financial information about First Horizon and IBKC from other documents that are not included in or delivered with this document. This information is available to you without charge upon your written or oral request. You can obtain the documents incorporated by reference in this document through the Securities and Exchange Commission website at http://www.sec.gov or by requesting them in writing, by e-mail or by telephone at the appropriate address below:
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You will not be charged for any of these documents that you request. To obtain timely delivery of these documents, you must request them no later than five (5) business days before the date of the applicable special meeting. This means that holders of First Horizon common stock requesting documents must do so by [ ], 2020, in order to receive them before the First Horizon special meeting, and holders of IBKC common stock requesting documents must do so by [ ], 2020, in order to receive them before the IBKC special meeting.
No one has been authorized to provide you with information that is different from that contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this document. This document is dated [ ], 2020, and you should assume that the information in this document is accurate only as of such date. You should assume that the information incorporated by reference into this document is accurate as of the date of such incorporated document. Neither the mailing of this document to holders of First Horizon common stock or holders of IBKC common stock, nor the issuance by First Horizon of shares of First Horizon common stock or First Horizon preferred stock in connection with the merger will create any implication to the contrary.
This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, or the solicitation of a proxy, in any jurisdiction to or from any person to whom it is unlawful to make any such offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction. Except where the context otherwise indicates, information contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this document regarding IBKC has been provided by IBKC and information contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this document regarding First Horizon has been provided by First Horizon.
See Where You Can Find More Information beginning on page 216 of the accompanying joint proxy statement/prospectus for further information.
First Horizon National Corporation
165 Madison Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
To First Horizon Shareholders:
On November 3, 2019, First Horizon National Corporation (First Horizon) and IBERIABANK Corporation (IBKC) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended from time to time, the merger agreement), a copy of which is attached as Annex A to the accompanying joint proxy statement/prospectus.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of holders of First Horizon common stock (the First Horizon special meeting) will be held on [ ], 2020 at [ ], local time at [ ]. We are pleased to notify you of and invite you to the First Horizon special meeting.
At the First Horizon special meeting you will be asked to vote on the following matters:
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Proposal to approve the merger agreement (the First Horizon merger proposal). |
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Proposal to approve the amendment of the restated charter of First Horizon (the First Horizon charter) to effect an increase in the number of authorized shares of First Horizon common stock from 400,000,000 to 700,000,000 (the First Horizon charter amendment proposal). |
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Proposal to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the merger-related compensation payments that will or may be paid by First Horizon to its named executive officers in connection with the merger (the First Horizon compensation proposal). |
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Proposal to adjourn the First Horizon special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if, immediately prior to such adjournment, there are not sufficient votes to approve the First Horizon merger proposal and/or the First Horizon charter amendment proposal, or to ensure that any supplement or amendment to the accompanying joint proxy statement/prospectus is timely provided to holders of First Horizon common stock (the First Horizon adjournment proposal). |
The board of directors of First Horizon has fixed the close of business on [ ], 2020 as the record date for the First Horizon special meeting. Only holders of record of First Horizon common stock and First Horizon preferred stock as of the close of business on the record date for the First Horizon special meeting are entitled to notice of the First Horizon special meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Only holders of record of First Horizon common stock will be entitled to vote at the First Horizon special meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
First Horizon has determined that holders of First Horizon common stock are not entitled to dissenters rights with respect to the proposed merger under Title 48 of Chapter 23 of the Tennessee Business Corporation Act.
The First Horizon board of directors unanimously recommends that holders of First Horizon common stock vote FOR the First Horizon merger proposal, FOR the First Horizon charter amendment proposal, FOR the First Horizon compensation proposal and FOR the First Horizon adjournment proposal.
Your vote is important. We cannot complete the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement unless holders of First Horizon common stock approve the merger agreement and the First Horizon charter amendment proposal. The affirmative vote of a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the merger agreement by the holders of First Horizon common stock is required to approve the First Horizon merger proposal. The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on the First Horizon charter amendment proposal by the holders of First Horizon common stock is required to approve the First Horizon charter amendment proposal.
Whether or not you plan to attend the First Horizon special meeting, we urge you to please promptly complete, sign, date and return the accompanying proxy card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope or authorize the individuals named on the accompanying proxy card to vote your shares by calling the toll-free telephone number or by using the Internet as described in the instructions included with the accompanying proxy card. If your shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other nominee, please follow the instructions on the voting instruction card furnished by such bank, broker or other nominee.
By Order of the Board of Directors
D. Bryan Jordan
Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer
[ ], 2020
IBERIABANK Corporation
200 West Congress Street
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
To IBKC Shareholders:
On November 3, 2019, First Horizon National Corporation (First Horizon) and IBERIABANK Corporation (IBKC) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended from time to time, the merger agreement), a copy of which is attached as Annex A to the accompanying joint proxy statement/prospectus.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of holders of IBKC common stock (the IBKC special meeting) will be held on [ ], 2020 at [ ], local time at [ ]. We are pleased to notify you of and invite you to the IBKC special meeting.
At the IBKC special meeting, holders of IBKC common stock will be asked to vote on the following matters:
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Proposal to approve the merger agreement (the IBKC merger proposal). |
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Proposal to adjourn the IBKC special meeting, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if, immediately prior to such adjournment, there are not sufficient votes to approve the IBKC merger proposal or to ensure that any supplement or amendment to the accompanying joint proxy statement/prospectus is timely provided to holders of IBKC common stock (the IBKC adjournment proposal). |
The board of directors of IBKC has fixed the close of business on [ ], 2020 as the record date for the IBKC special meeting. Only holders of record of IBKC common stock and IBKC preferred stock as of the close of business on the record date for the IBKC special meeting are entitled to notice of the IBKC special meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Only holders of record of IBKC common stock will be entitled to vote at the IBKC special meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
IBKC has determined that holders of IBKC common stock are not entitled to appraisal rights with respect to the proposed merger under Section 12:1-1302 of the Louisiana Business Corporation Act (LBCA).
Holders of IBKC preferred stock are entitled to exercise appraisal rights in connection with the merger, provided the proper procedures of Part 13 of the LBCA are followed. A copy of Part 13 of the LBCA is attached as Annex E to the accompanying joint proxy statement/prospectus.
Holders of IBKC preferred stock have appraisal rights under the LBCA in connection with the proposed merger. Because appraisal rights are available to preferred shareholders, the following notice of such rights is required under Part 13 of the LBCA:
Appraisal rights allow a shareholder to avoid the effects of the proposed corporate action described in this notice by selling the shareholders shares to the corporation at their fair value, paid in cash. To retain the right to assert appraisal rights, a shareholder is required by law: (1) to deliver to the corporation, before the vote is taken on the action described in this notice, a written notice of the shareholders intent to demand appraisal if the corporate action proposed in this notice takes effect, and (2) not to vote, or cause or permit to be voted, in favor of the proposed corporate action any shares of the class or series for which the shareholder intends to assert appraisal rights. If a shareholder complies with those requirements, and the action proposed in this notice takes effect, the law requires the corporation to send
to the shareholder an appraisal form that the shareholder must complete and return, and a copy of Part 13 of the Business Corporation Act, governing appraisal rights.
The IBKC board of directors unanimously recommends that holders of IBKC common stock vote FOR the IBKC merger proposal, FOR the IBKC compensation proposal and FOR the IBKC adjournment proposal.
Your vote is important. We cannot complete the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement unless holders of IBKC common stock approve the merger agreement. The affirmative vote of a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the merger agreement by the holders of IBKC common stock is required to approve the IBKC merger proposal.
Whether or not you plan to attend the IBKC special meeting, we urge you to please promptly complete, sign, date and return the accompanying proxy card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope or authorize the individuals named on the accompanying proxy card to vote your shares by calling the toll-free telephone number or by using the Internet as described in the instructions included with the accompanying proxy card. If your shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other nominee, please follow the instructions on the voting instruction card furnished by such bank, broker or other nominee.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Daryl G. Byrd
President and Chief Executive Officer
[ ], 2020
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The following are some questions that you may have about the merger and the First Horizon special meeting or the IBKC special meeting, and brief answers to those questions. We urge you to read carefully the remainder of this joint proxy statement/prospectus because the information in this section does not provide all of the information that might be important to you with respect to the merger and the First Horizon special meeting or the IBKC special meeting. Additional important information is also contained in the documents incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. See Where You Can Find More Information beginning on page 216.
In this joint proxy statement/prospectus, unless the context otherwise requires:
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First Horizon refers to First Horizon National Corporation; |
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First Horizon charter amendment refers to the proposed amendment of the First Horizon charter to effect an increase in the number of authorized shares of First Horizon common stock from 400,000,000 to 700,000,000; |
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First Horizon common stock refers to the common stock of First Horizon, par value $0.625 per share; |
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First Horizon preferred stock refers to the perpetual preferred stock, Series A, no par value, of First Horizon; |
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IBKC refers to IBERIABANK Corporation; |
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IBKC series B preferred stock refers to the 6.625% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, par value $1.00, of IBKC; IBKC series C preferred stock refers to the 6.60% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred stock, Series C, par value $1.00, of IBKC; IBKC series D preferred stock refers to the 6.100% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, series D, par value $1.00, of IBKC; |
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rollover First Horizon preferred stock refers to all of the following: First Horizon series B preferred stock, the perpetual preferred stock, series B, no par value, of First Horizon; First Horizon series C preferred stock, the perpetual preferred stock, series B, no par value, of First Horizon; and First Horizon series D preferred stock, the perpetual preferred stock, series D, no par value, of First Horizon; |
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shareholders or holders refers to holders of shares of the capital stock of First Horizon, IBKC or the combined company (as defined below), as the context suggests. |
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Why am I receiving this joint proxy statement/prospectus? |
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You are receiving this joint proxy statement/prospectus because First Horizon and IBKC have agreed to combine their companies in a merger of equals structured through a merger of IBKC with and into First Horizon (the merger), with First Horizon as the surviving entity (the combined company or First Horizon, as the case may be). A copy of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 3, 2019, by and between First Horizon and IBKC (the merger agreement) is attached as Annex A to this joint proxy statement/prospectus and is incorporated by reference herein. Following the completion of the merger, IBERIABANK, a subsidiary of IBKC, will merge with and into First Horizon Bank (the bank merger), a |
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subsidiary of First Horizon, with First Horizon Bank as the surviving bank (the combined bank). In this joint proxy statement/prospectus, we refer to the closing of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement as the closing and the date on which the closing occurs as the closing date. |
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holders of First Horizon common stock must approve the proposed amendment of the restated charter of First Horizon (the First Horizon charter) to effect an increase in the number of authorized shares of First Horizon common stock from 400,000,000 to 700,000,000 (the First Horizon charter amendment proposal); and |
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holders of IBKC common stock must approve the merger agreement (the IBKC merger proposal). |
First Horizon is holding a special meeting of holders of First Horizon common stock (the First Horizon special meeting) to obtain approval of the First Horizon merger proposal and the approval of the First Horizon charter amendment proposal. Holders of First Horizon preferred stock are also entitled to notice of the special meeting, but holders of First Horizon preferred stock and holders of depositary shares representing interests in the shares of First Horizon preferred stock are not entitled to and are not requested to vote at the First Horizon special meeting.
Holders of First Horizon common stock will also be asked to approve the proposal to adjourn the First Horizon special meeting to solicit additional proxies (i) if there are not sufficient votes at the time of the First Horizon special meeting to approve the First Horizon merger proposal and/or the First Horizon charter amendment proposal or (ii) if adjournment is necessary or appropriate to ensure that any supplement or amendment to this joint proxy statement/prospectus is timely provided to holders of First Horizon common stock (the First Horizon adjournment proposal). Pursuant to First Horizons bylaws, whether or not a quorum is obtained at the First Horizon special meeting, the chairman of the First Horizon special meeting may adjourn the meeting without notice, except as provided by law and other than by announcement at the First Horizon special meeting, and may do so without a vote of holders of First Horizon common stock. Holders of First Horizon common stock will also be asked to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the merger-related compensation payments that will or may be paid by First Horizon to its named executive officers in connection with the merger (the First Horizon compensation proposal).
IBKC is holding a special meeting of holders of IBKC common stock (the IBKC special meeting) to obtain approval of the IBKC merger proposal. Holders of IBKC preferred stock will receive appraisal rights and are also entitled to notice of the special meeting. Holders of IBKC preferred stock and holders of IBKC depositary shares are not entitled to and are not requested to vote at the IBKC special meeting.
Holders of IBKC common stock will also be asked to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the merger-related compensation payments that will or may be paid by IBKC to its named executive officers in connection with the merger (the IBKC compensation proposal) and to approve the proposal to adjourn the IBKC special meeting to solicit additional proxies (i) if there are not sufficient votes at the time of the IBKC special meeting, to approve the IBKC merger proposal or (ii) if adjournment is necessary or appropriate, to ensure that any supplement or amendment to this joint proxy statement/prospectus is timely provided to holders of IBKC common stock and holders of IBKC preferred stock (the IBKC adjournment proposal). Under IBKCs bylaws, the IBKC special meeting may be adjourned without new notice being given unless a new record date is set for the adjourned meeting. Pursuant to IBKCs bylaws and except as may be otherwise required by law or IBKCs articles of incorporation, the IBKC board of directors may, by resolution upon public notice given prior to the scheduled date of the IBKC special meeting, postpone the IBKC special meeting.
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This document is also a prospectus that is being delivered to holders of IBKC common stock and holders of IBKC preferred stock because, in connection with the merger, First Horizon is offering shares of First Horizon common stock to holders of IBKC common stock and is also issuing shares of rollover First Horizon preferred stock to holders of the applicable series of IBKC preferred stock. Each share of IBKC preferred stock will be automatically converted into the right to receive one (1) share of the applicable series of rollover First Horizon preferred stock in the merger. Under the Louisiana Business Corporation Act (the LBCA), holders of IBKC preferred stock will receive appraisal rights in connection with the merger. Following the completion of the merger, each outstanding IBKC depositary share will be automatically converted into a rollover First Horizon depositary share.
This joint proxy statement/prospectus contains important information about the merger and the other proposals being voted on at the First Horizon and IBKC special meetings. You should read it carefully and in its entirety. The enclosed materials allow you to have your shares of common stock voted by proxy without attending your meeting. Your vote is important and we encourage you to submit your proxy as soon as possible.
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What will happen in the merger?
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In the merger, IBKC will merge with and into First Horizon. Each share of IBKC common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the merger (the effective time) (other than certain shares held by First Horizon or IBKC) will be converted into the right to receive 4.584 shares (the exchange ratio and such shares, the merger consideration) of First Horizon common stock. After completion of the merger, IBKC will no longer be a public company, and IBKC common stock and IBKC depositary shares will be delisted from the The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (NASDAQ), will be deregistered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), and will cease to be publicly traded. Holders of First Horizon common stock will continue to own their existing shares of First Horizon common stock. See the information provided in the section entitled The Merger AgreementStructure of the Merger beginning on page 139 and the merger agreement for more information about the merger. |
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When and where will each of the special meetings take place?
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The First Horizon special meeting will be held at [ ], on [ ], 2020 at [ ] local time. |
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The IBKC special meeting will be held at [ ], on [ ], 2020 at [ ] local time. |
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Even if you plan to attend your respective companys special meeting, First Horizon and IBKC recommend that you vote your shares in advance as described below so that your vote will be counted if you later decide not to or become unable to attend the applicable special meeting. Shares held in street name may be voted in person by you only if you obtain a signed legal proxy from your bank, broker or other nominee giving you the right to vote the shares. |
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What matters will be considered at each of the special meetings? |
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At the First Horizon special meeting, holders of First Horizon common stock will be asked to consider and vote on the following proposals: |
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First Horizon Proposal 1: The First Horizon merger proposal. Approval of the merger agreement; |
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First Horizon Proposal 2: The First Horizon charter amendment proposal. Approval of the amendment to First Horizons charter to effect an increase in the number of authorized shares of First Horizon common stock from 400,000,000 to 700,000,000, effective only upon completion of the merger; |
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First Horizon Proposal 3: The First Horizon compensation proposal. Approval of, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the merger-related compensation payments that will or may be paid by First Horizon to its named executive officers in connection with the merger; and |
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First Horizon Proposal 4: The First Horizon adjournment proposal. Approval of the adjournment of the First Horizon special meeting to solicit additional proxies if a quorum is not present and (i) if there are not sufficient votes at the time of the First Horizon special meeting to approve the First Horizon merger proposal and/or the First Horizon charter amendment proposal or (ii) if necessary or appropriate, to ensure that any supplement or amendment to this joint proxy statement/prospectus is timely provided to holders of First Horizon common stock. |
At the IBKC special meeting, holders of IBKC common stock will be asked to consider and vote on the following proposals: |
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IBKC Proposal 2: The IBKC compensation proposal. Approval of, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the merger-related compensation payments that will or may be paid by IBKC to its named executive officers in connection with the merger; and |
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IBKC Proposal 3: The IBKC adjournment proposal. Approval of the adjournment of the IBKC special meeting to solicit additional proxies (i) if there are not sufficient votes at the time of the IBKC special meeting to approve the IBKC merger proposal or (ii) if necessary or appropriate, to ensure that any supplement or amendment to this joint proxy statement/prospectus is timely provided to holders of IBKC common stock. |
In order to complete the merger, among other things, holders of First Horizon common stock must approve the First Horizon merger proposal and the First Horizon charter amendment, and holders of IBKC common stock must approve the IBKC merger proposal. None of the approval of the First Horizon adjournment proposal, the First Horizon compensation proposal, the IBKC compensation proposal or the IBKC adjournment proposal are conditions to the obligations of First Horizon or IBKC to complete the merger.
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What will holders of IBKC common stock receive in the merger? |
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In the merger, holders of IBKC common stock will receive 4.584 shares of First Horizon common stock for each share of IBKC common stock held immediately prior to the completion of the merger. First Horizon will not issue any fractional shares of First Horizon common stock in the merger. Holders of IBKC common stock who would otherwise be entitled to a fractional share of First Horizon common stock in the merger will instead receive an amount in cash (rounded to the nearest cent) determined by multiplying the average closing-sale price per share of First Horizon common stock for the consecutive period of five (5) trading days immediately preceding (but not including) the day on which the merger is completed (the First Horizon closing share value) by the fraction of a share (rounded to the nearest thousandth when expressed in decimal) of First Horizon common stock that such shareholder would otherwise be entitled to receive. |
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What will holders of IBKC preferred stock receive in the merger? |
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In the merger, each share of IBKC series B preferred stock, IBKC series C preferred stock and IBKC series D preferred stock, in each case issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time and excluding dissenting shares, will be converted into the right to receive one (1) share of First Horizon series B preferred stock, First Horizon series C preferred stock and First Horizon series D preferred stock, respectively. |
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What will holders of IBKC depositary shares receive in the merger? |
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In the merger, each outstanding IBKC depositary share (other than IBKC depositary shares in respect of dissenting shares of IBKC preferred stock) will become a rollover First Horizon depositary share and will represent a 1/400th interest in a share of the applicable series of rollover First Horizon preferred stock, which will have terms that are the same as the terms of the applicable series of outstanding IBKC preferred stock. Upon completion of the merger, First Horizon will assume the obligations of IBKC under the applicable deposit agreements. For more information, see Description of Rollover First Horizon Preferred Stock beginning on page 171. |
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What will holders of First Horizon common stock receive in the merger? |
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In the merger, holders of First Horizon common stock will not receive any consideration, and their shares of First Horizon common stock will remain outstanding and will constitute shares of the combined company. Following the merger, shares of First Horizon common stock will continue to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). |
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Will the value of the merger consideration change between the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus and the time the merger is completed? |
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Yes. Although the number of shares of First Horizon common stock that holders of IBKC common stock will receive is fixed, the value of the merger consideration will fluctuate between the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus and the completion of the merger based upon the market value for First Horizon common stock. Any fluctuation in the market price of First Horizon common stock will change the value of the shares of First Horizon common stock that holders of IBKC common stock will receive. Neither First Horizon nor IBKC is permitted to terminate the merger agreement as a result of any increase or decrease in the market price of First Horizon common stock or IBKC common stock. |
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How will the merger affect IBKC equity awards? |
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With respect to IBKC equity awards granted prior to the execution of the merger agreement, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties and a holder of any such IBKC equity award, at the effective time: |
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each outstanding and unexercised option to purchase IBKC common stock under IBKCs equity compensation plans (each an IBKC stock option) shall, automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof, vest and be converted into an option to purchase First Horizon common stock based on the exchange ratio and be subject to the same terms and conditions, after giving effect to any change in control provisions under the applicable IBKC equity incentive plan or award agreement, that applied to the corresponding IBKC stock option immediately prior to the effective time; |
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each outstanding award in respect of a share of IBKC common stock subject to vesting, repurchase or other lapse restriction (each an IBKC restricted stock award) shall, automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof, vest and be converted into the right to receive the merger consideration; |
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each outstanding performance stock unit award in respect of shares of IBKC common stock (each, an IBKC PSU) shall, automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof, vest and be converted into the right to receive the merger consideration, with the number of IBKC PSUs entitled to receive the merger consideration determined immediately prior to the effective time based on the greater of (i) the target performance level or (ii) the actual performance level through September 30, 2019, as reasonably determined by the compensation committee of the IBKC board of directors; and |
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part of the holder thereof, vest and entitle the holder of such IBKC phantom stock award to an amount in cash equal to the product of (i) the closing price of one (1) share of First Horizon common stock on the closing date and (ii) the number of shares of First Horizon common stock underlying such IBKC phantom stock award, adjusted based on the exchange ratio. |
To the extent the terms of any IBKC equity award granted on or after the date of the merger agreement expressly provide for treatment in connection with the occurrence of the effective time that is different from the treatment described above, or the parties and a holder of any IBKC equity award mutually agree to treatment that is different from the treatment described above, then in each case, the terms of such IBKC equity award or mutual agreement, as applicable, shall control; provided that, at the effective time, each such IBKC equity award will automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof, cease to represent an equity award denominated in shares of IBKC common stock and will be converted into an equity award denominated in shares of First Horizon common stock (based on the exchange ratio).
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What if I own IBKC depositary shares and wish to exercise appraisal rights? |
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If you hold IBKC depositary shares and you wish that appraisal rights be exercised in respect of the merger, IBKC requests that you complete the form of instruction to be provided to you (in accordance with the instructions set out in the form) and return it to your bank, broker or other nominee, as applicable, to direct the depository to exercise appraisal rights on your behalf following the depositorys usual procedures and in accordance with requirements of Louisiana law. |
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In the merger, each share of IBKC preferred stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time (other than dissenting shares) will be converted into the right to receive one (1) share of an applicable newly issued series of First Horizon preferred stock having the same terms as the terms of such share of IBKC preferred stock. For more information, see Description of Rollover First Horizon Preferred Stock beginning on page 171. |
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How does the First Horizon board of directors recommend that I vote at the First Horizon special meeting? |
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The First Horizon board of directors unanimously recommends that you vote FOR the First Horizon merger proposal, FOR the First Horizon charter amendment proposal, FOR the First Horizon compensation proposal and FOR the First Horizon adjournment proposal. |
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In considering the recommendations of the First Horizon board of directors, holders of First Horizon common stock should be aware that First Horizon directors and executive officers may have interests in the merger that are different from, or in addition to, the interests of holders of First Horizon common stock generally. For a more complete description of these interests, see the information provided in the section entitled The MergerInterests of Certain First Horizon Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger beginning on page 112. |
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How does the IBKC board of directors recommend that I vote at the IBKC special meeting? |
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The IBKC board of directors unanimously recommends that you vote FOR the IBKC merger proposal, FOR the IBKC compensation proposal and FOR the IBKC adjournment proposal. |
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In considering the recommendations of the IBKC board of directors, holders of IBKC common stock should be aware that IBKC directors and executive officers may have interests in the merger that are different from, or in addition to, the interests of holders of IBKC common stock generally. For a more complete description of these interests, see the information provided in the section entitled The MergerInterests of Certain IBKC Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger beginning on page 119. |
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Who is entitled to vote at the First Horizon special meeting? |
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The record date for the First Horizon special meeting is [ ], 2020. All holders of First Horizon common stock who held shares at the close of business on the record date for the First Horizon special meeting are entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the First Horizon special meeting. |
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Each holder of First Horizon common stock is entitled to cast one (1) vote on each matter properly brought before the First Horizon special meeting for each share of First Horizon common stock that such holder owned of record as of the record date. As of [ ], 2020, the last date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus for which it was practicable to obtain this information, there were [ ] outstanding shares of First Horizon common stock. |
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Physical attendance at the special meeting is not required to vote. See below and the section entitled The First Horizon Special MeetingProxies beginning on page 54 for instructions on how to vote your shares without attending the First Horizon special meeting. |
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Who is entitled to vote at the IBKC special meeting? |
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The record date for the IBKC special meeting is [ ], 2020. All holders of IBKC common stock who held shares at the close of business on the record date for the IBKC special meeting are entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the IBKC special meeting. |
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Each holder of IBKC common stock is entitled to cast one (1) vote on each matter properly brought before the IBKC special meeting for each share of IBKC common stock that such holder owned of record as of the record date. As of [ ], 2020, the last date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus for which it was practicable to obtain this information, there were [ ] outstanding shares of IBKC common stock. |
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Physical attendance at the special meeting is not required to vote. See below and the section entitled The IBKC Special MeetingProxies beginning on page 61 for instructions on how to vote your shares of IBKC common stock without attending the IBKC special meeting. |
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What constitutes a quorum for the First Horizon special meeting? |
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The presence at the First Horizon special meeting, in person or by proxy, of holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of First Horizon common stock entitled to vote at the First Horizon special meeting will constitute a quorum for purposes of taking actions on the First Horizon merger proposal, the First Horizon charter amendment proposal, the First Horizon compensation proposal and the First Horizon adjournment proposal. Abstentions will be included in determining the number of shares present at the meeting for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum. |
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What constitutes a quorum for the IBKC special meeting? |
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The presence at the IBKC special meeting, in person or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of IBKC common stock entitled to vote at the IBKC special meeting will constitute a quorum for purposes of taking actions on the IBKC merger proposal, the IBKC compensation proposal and the IBKC adjournment proposal. Abstentions will be included in determining the number of shares present at the meeting for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum. |
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What vote is required for the approval of each proposal at the First Horizon special meeting? |
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First Horizon Proposal 1: First Horizon merger proposal. Approval of the First Horizon merger proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the First Horizon merger proposal by the holders of First Horizon common stock. Shares of First Horizon common stock not present, and shares present and not voted, whether by broker non- |
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vote, abstention or otherwise, will have the same effect as votes cast AGAINST the proposal to approve the merger agreement. |
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First Horizon Proposal 2: First Horizon charter amendment proposal. Approval of the First Horizon charter amendment proposal to effect an increase in the number of authorized shares of First Horizon common stock from 400,000,000 to 700,000,000 requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on the First Horizon charter amendment proposal by the holders of First Horizon common stock. Accordingly, an abstention or a broker non-vote or other failure to vote will have no effect on the outcome of the First Horizon charter amendment proposal. |
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First Horizon Proposal 3: First Horizon compensation proposal. Approval of the First Horizon compensation proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by the holders of First Horizon common stock. Accordingly, an abstention or a broker non-vote or other failure to vote will have no effect on the outcome of the First Horizon compensation proposal. |
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First Horizon Proposal 4: First Horizon adjournment proposal. Approval of the First Horizon adjournment proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by the holders of First Horizon common stock at the First Horizon special meeting. Accordingly, an abstention or a broker non-vote or other failure to vote will have no effect on the outcome of the First Horizon adjournment proposal. |
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What vote is required for the approval of each proposal at the IBKC special meeting? |
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IBKC Proposal 1: IBKC merger proposal. Approval of the IBKC merger proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the IBKC merger proposal by the holders of IBKC common stock. Shares of IBKC common stock not present, and shares present and not voted, whether by broker non-vote, abstention or otherwise, will have the same effect as votes cast AGAINST the proposal to approve the merger agreement. |
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IBKC Proposal 2: IBKC compensation proposal. Approval of the IBKC compensation proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by the holders of IBKC common stock. Accordingly, an abstention or a broker non-vote or other failure to vote will have no effect on the outcome of the IBKC compensation proposal. |
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IBKC Proposal 3: IBKC adjournment proposal. Approval of the IBKC adjournment proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by the holders of IBKC common stock. Accordingly, an abstention or a broker non-vote or other failure to vote will have no effect on the outcome of the IBKC adjournment proposal. |
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Why am I being asked to consider and vote on a proposal to approve, by non-binding, advisory vote, merger-related compensation arrangements for the First Horizon and IBKC named executive officers (i.e., the First Horizon compensation proposal and the IBKC compensation proposal)? |
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Under Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules, First Horizon and IBKC are required to seek a non-binding, advisory vote with respect to the compensation that may be paid or become payable to First Horizons or IBKCs named executive officers, respectively, that is based on or otherwise relates to the merger. |
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What happens if holders of First Horizon or IBKC common stock do not approve, by non-binding, advisory vote, merger-related compensation arrangements for First Horizons or IBKCs named executive officers (i.e., the First Horizon compensation proposal and the IBKC compensation proposal?) |
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The votes on the proposals to approve the merger-related compensation arrangements for each of First Horizons and IBKCs named executive officers are separate and apart from the votes to approve the other proposals being presented at the First Horizon and IBKC special meetings. |
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Because the votes on the proposals to approve the merger-related executive compensation are advisory in nature only, they will not be binding upon First Horizon, IBKC, or the combined company in the merger. Accordingly, the merger-related compensation will be paid to First Horizons and IBKCs named executive officers to the extent payable in accordance with the terms of their compensation agreements and other contractual arrangements even if the holders of First Horizon and/or IBKC common stock, respectively, do not approve the proposals to approve the merger-related executive compensation. |
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What if I hold shares in both First Horizon and IBKC? |
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If you hold shares in both First Horizon common stock and IBKC common stock, you will receive separate packages of proxy materials. A vote cast as a holder of First Horizon common stock will not count as a vote cast as a holder of IBKC common stock, and a vote cast as a holder of IBKC common stock will not count as a vote cast as a holder of First Horizon common stock. Therefore, please submit separate proxies for your shares of First Horizon common stock and your shares of IBKC common stock. |
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How can I vote my shares in person at my respective special meeting? |
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Record Holders. Shares held directly in your name as the holder of record of First Horizon or IBKC common stock may be voted in person at the First Horizon special meeting or the IBKC special meeting, as applicable. If you choose to vote your shares in person at the respective special meeting, please bring your enclosed proxy card and proof of identification. |
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Shares in street name. Shares held in a brokerage or other account in street name may be voted in person by you only if you obtain a signed legal proxy from your bank, broker or other nominee giving you the right to vote the shares. If you choose to vote your shares in street name in person at the First Horizon special meeting or the IBKC special meeting, as applicable, please bring that signed legal proxy along with proof of identification. |
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Even if you plan to attend the First Horizon special meeting or the IBKC special meeting, as applicable, First Horizon and IBKC recommend that you vote your shares in advance as described below so that your vote will be counted if you later decide not to or become unable to attend the respective special meeting. |
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Additional information on attending the special meetings can be found under the section entitled The First Horizon Special Meeting on page 52 and under the section entitled The IBKC Special Meeting on page 59. |
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How can I vote my shares without attending my respective special meeting? |
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Whether you hold your shares directly as the holder of record of First Horizon or IBKC or beneficially in street name, you may direct your vote by proxy without attending the First Horizon special meeting or the IBKC special meeting, as applicable. |
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If you are a record holder of First Horizon common stock or IBKC common stock, you can vote your shares by proxy over the Internet, by telephone or by mail by following the instructions provided in the enclosed proxy card. If you hold shares beneficially in street name, you should follow the voting instructions provided by your bank, broker or other nominee. |
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Additional information on voting procedures can be found under the section entitled The First Horizon Special Meeting on page 52 and under the section entitled The IBKC Special Meeting on page 59. |
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What do I need to do now? |
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After carefully reading and considering the information contained in this document, please vote as soon as possible. If you hold shares of First Horizon common stock or IBKC common stock, please respond by completing, signing and dating the accompanying proxy card and returning it |
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in the enclosed postage-paid envelope, or by submitting your proxy by telephone or through the Internet, as soon as possible so that your shares may be represented at your meeting. Please note that if you hold shares beneficially in street name, you should follow the voting instructions provided by your bank, broker or other nominee. |
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If my shares are held in street name by a broker, bank or other nominee, will my broker, bank or other nominee vote my shares for me? |
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No. Your bank, broker or other nominee cannot vote your shares without instructions from you. You should instruct your bank, broker or other nominee how to vote your shares in accordance with the instructions provided to you. Please check the voting form used by your bank, broker or other nominee. |
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Why is my vote important? |
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Your failure to submit a proxy or vote in person, or failure to instruct your bank or broker how to vote, or abstention will have the same effect as a vote AGAINST approval of the IBKC merger proposal and the First Horizon merger proposal. The merger agreement must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the First Horizon merger proposal by the holders of First Horizon common stock and by the affirmative vote of a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the IBKC merger proposal by the holders of IBKC common stock. The First Horizon charter amendment proposal must be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on the First Horizon charter amendment proposal by the holders of First Horizon common stock. The First Horizon board of directors unanimously recommends that you vote FOR the First Horizon merger proposal and the First Horizon charter amendment proposal, and the IBKC board of directors unanimously recommends that you vote FOR the IBKC merger proposal. |
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What will happen if I return my proxy card without indicating how to vote? |
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If you sign and return your proxy card without indicating how to vote on any particular proposal, the shares of First Horizon common stock represented by your proxy will be voted as recommended by the First Horizon board of directors with respect to such proposals or the shares of IBKC common stock represented by your proxy will be voted as recommended by the IBKC board of directors with respect to such proposals, as the case may be. |
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Can I change my vote after I have delivered my proxy or voting instruction card? |
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If you directly hold shares of First Horizon common stock or IBKC common stock in your name as a record holder, you can change your vote at any time before your proxy is voted at your meeting. You can do this by: |
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signing and returning a proxy card with a later date; |
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attending the special meeting in person, notifying the corporate secretary and voting by ballot at the special meeting; or |
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If your shares are held by a broker, bank or other nominee, you should contact your broker, bank or other nominee to change your vote. |
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Will First Horizon be required to submit the First Horizon merger proposal and the First Horizon charter amendment proposal to its shareholders even if the First Horizon board of directors has withdrawn, modified or qualified its recommendation? |
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Yes. Unless the merger agreement is terminated before the First Horizon special meeting, First Horizon is required to submit the First Horizon merger proposal and the First Horizon charter amendment proposal to its shareholders even if the First Horizon board of directors has withdrawn or modified its recommendation. |
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Will IBKC be required to submit the IBKC merger proposal to its shareholders even if the IBKC board of directors has withdrawn, modified or qualified its recommendation? |
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Yes. Unless the merger agreement is terminated before the IBKC special meeting, IBKC is required to submit the IBKC merger proposal to its shareholders even if the IBKC board of directors has withdrawn or modified its recommendation. |
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Are holders of First Horizon common stock entitled to dissenters rights? |
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No. Holders of First Horizon common stock are not entitled to dissenters rights under the Tennessee Business Corporation Act (the TBCA). For more information, see the section entitled The MergerAppraisal or Dissenters Rights in the Merger beginning on page 135. |
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Are holders of IBKC common stock entitled to appraisal rights? |
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No. Holders of IBKC common stock are not entitled to appraisal rights under the LBCA. For more information, see the section entitled The MergerAppraisal or Dissenters Rights in the Merger beginning on page 135. |
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Are holders of IBKC preferred stock entitled to appraisal rights? |
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Holders of record of IBKC preferred stock are entitled to exercise appraisal rights in connection with the merger, provided the proper procedures of Part 13 of the LBCA are followed. The Depository Trust Company (DTC), as nominee for the depository, is the holder of record of the shares of IBKC preferred stock as of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus. |
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The IBKC depositary shares are not a class or series of shares issued by IBKC and thus appraisal rights under Part 13 of the LBCA do not independently apply to the depositary shares. Accordingly, to direct the depository to exercise appraisal rights with respect to the IBKC preferred stock, holders of depositary shares will be required to follow the procedures provided by the depository with respect thereto and in accordance with requirements of Louisiana law. |
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If you hold IBKC depositary shares and you wish to exercise appraisal rights in respect of the merger, IBKC requests that you complete the form of instruction to be provided to you (in accordance with the instructions set out on the form) and return it to your bank, broker or other nominee, as applicable, to direct the depository to exercise appraisal rights on your behalf following their usual procedures. |
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A copy of Part 13 of the LBCA is attached as Annex E to this joint proxy statement/prospectus. Holders of IBKC preferred stock who desire to exercise appraisal rights, or holders of depositary shares who direct the depository to exercise appraisal rights, pursuant to Part 13 of the LBCA, are urged to consult a legal advisor before electing or attempting to exercise these rights. |
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Are there any risks that I should consider in deciding whether to vote for the approval of the First Horizon merger proposal, the approval of the First Horizon charter amendment proposal or the approval of the IBKC merger proposal? |
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Yes. You should read and carefully consider the risk factors set forth in the section entitled Risk Factors beginning on page 43. You also should read and carefully consider the risk |
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factors of First Horizon and IBKC contained in the documents that are incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. |
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What are the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the merger to holders of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock? |
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The merger is intended to qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code and it is a condition to the respective obligations of First Horizon and IBKC to complete the merger that each of First Horizon and IBKC receives a legal opinion to that effect. Assuming the receipt and accuracy of these opinions, the tax consequences of the merger to holders of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, as applicable, are as follows: |
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with respect to dissenting holders of IBKC preferred stock, a holder who receives solely cash for shares of IBKC preferred stock and does not otherwise own any IBKC common stock will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount of cash received by a holder of IBKC preferred stock and such holders tax basis in such holders shares of IBKC preferred stock; |
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a holder who receives solely shares of First Horizon common stock (or receives First Horizon common stock and cash solely in lieu of a fractional share) or rollover First Horizon preferred stock, as applicable, in exchange for shares of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, as applicable, generally will not recognize any gain or loss upon the merger, except with respect to the cash received in lieu of fractional share of First Horizon common stock; |
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with respect to dissenting holders of IBKC preferred stock, a holder who receives both cash for shares of IBKC preferred stock and shares of First Horizon common stock in respect of IBKC common stock, such cash may be allocated entirely to IBKC preferred stock and such dissenting holder will recognize gain (but not loss) equal to the difference between the amount of such cash received by a holder of IBKC preferred stock and such holders tax basis in such holders shares of IBKC preferred stock. |
The United States federal income tax consequences described above may not apply to all holders of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock. Your tax consequences will depend on your individual situation. Accordingly, we strongly urge you to consult your tax advisor for a full understanding of the particular tax consequences of the merger to you.
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When is the merger expected to be completed? |
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First Horizon and IBKC expect the merger to close in the second quarter of 2020. However, neither First Horizon nor IBKC can predict the actual date on which the merger will be completed, or if the merger will be completed at all, because completion is subject to conditions and factors outside the control of both companies. First Horizon and IBKC must first obtain the approval of holders of First Horizon common stock and holders of IBKC common stock for the merger and First Horizon must obtain approval of the First Horizon charter amendment proposal, as well as obtain necessary regulatory approvals and satisfy certain other closing conditions. |
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What are the conditions to complete the merger? |
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The obligations of First Horizon and IBKC to complete the merger are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain closing conditions contained in the merger agreement, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals and the expiration of all statutory waiting periods without the imposition of any materially burdensome regulatory condition, tax opinions, approval by First Horizon shareholders of both the First Horizon merger proposal and the First Horizon charter amendment proposal and approval by IBKC stockholders of the IBKC merger proposal. For more information, see The Merger AgreementConditions to Complete the Merger beginning on page 152. |
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What happens if the merger is not completed? |
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If the merger is not completed, neither holders of IBKC common stock nor holders of IBKC preferred stock will receive any consideration for their shares of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, respectively, in connection with the merger. Instead, IBKC will remain an independent public company, IBKC common stock and IBKC depositary shares will continue to be listed and traded on NASDAQ, and First Horizon will not complete the issuance of shares of First Horizon common stock or rollover First Horizon preferred stock pursuant to the merger agreement. In addition, if the merger agreement is terminated in certain circumstances, a termination fee of $156 million will be payable by either First Horizon or IBKC, as applicable. See The Merger AgreementTermination Fee beginning on page 154 for a more detailed discussion of the circumstances under which a termination fee will be required to be paid. |
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What happens if I sell my shares after the applicable record date but before my companys special meeting? |
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Each of the First Horizon and IBKC record date is earlier than the date of the First Horizon special meeting and the IBKC special meeting, as applicable, and earlier than the date that the merger is expected to be completed. If you sell or otherwise transfer your shares of First Horizon common stock or IBKC common stock, as applicable, after the applicable record date but before the date of the applicable special meeting, you will retain your right to vote at such special meeting (provided that such shares remain outstanding on the date of such special meeting), but, with respect to the IBKC common stock, you will not have the right to receive the merger consideration to be received by IBKC shareholders in connection with the merger. In order to receive the merger consideration, you must hold your shares of IBKC common stock through the completion of the merger. |
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Should I send in my stock certificates now? |
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No. Please do not send in your stock certificates with your proxy. After the merger is completed, an exchange agent selected by First Horizon and IBKC (the exchange agent) will send you instructions for exchanging IBKC stock certificates for the consideration to be received in the merger. See The Merger AgreementConversion of Shares; Exchange of IBKC Stock Certificates beginning on page 142. |
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What should I do if I receive more than one set of voting materials for the same special meeting? |
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If you hold shares of First Horizon common stock or IBKC common stock in street name and also directly in your name as a holder of record or otherwise or if you hold shares of First Horizon common stock or IBKC common stock in more than one (1) brokerage account, you may receive more than one (1) set of voting materials relating to the same special meeting. |
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Record Holders. For shares held directly, please complete, sign, date and return each proxy card (or cast your vote by telephone or Internet as provided on each proxy card) or otherwise follow the voting instructions provided in this joint proxy statement/prospectus in order to ensure that all of your shares of First Horizon common stock or IBKC common stock are voted. |
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Shares in street name. For shares held in street name through a bank, broker or other nominee, you should follow the procedures provided by your bank, broker or other nominee to vote your shares. |
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Who can help answer my questions? |
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First Horizon shareholders: If you have any questions about the merger or how to submit your proxy or voting instruction card, or if you need additional copies of this document or the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction card, you should contact First Horizons proxy solicitor, [ ], by calling toll-free at [ ]. |
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IBKC shareholders: If you have any questions about the merger or how to submit your proxy or voting instruction card, or if you need additional copies of this document or the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction card, you should contact IBKCs proxy solicitor, [ ], by calling toll-free at [ ]. |
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You can find more information about First Horizon and IBKC from the various sources described under Where You Can Find More Information beginning on page 216. |
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The SEC permits companies to send a single set of proxy materials to any household at which two or more shareholders reside, unless contrary instructions have been received, but only if the applicable shareholders provide advance notice and follow certain procedures. In such cases, each shareholder continues to receive a separate notice of the meeting and proxy card. Certain brokerage firms may have instituted householding for beneficial owners of First Horizon common stock and IBKC common stock, as applicable, held through brokerage firms. If your family has multiple accounts holding First Horizon common stock or IBKC common stock, as applicable, you may have already received a householding notification from your broker. Please contact your broker directly if you have any questions or require additional copies of this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The broker will arrange for delivery of a separate copy of this joint proxy statement/prospectus promptly upon your written or oral request. You may decide at any time to revoke your decision to household, and thereby receive multiple copies. |
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This summary highlights selected information in this joint proxy statement/prospectus and may not contain all of the information that is important to you. You should carefully read this entire joint proxy statement/prospectus and the other documents we refer you to for a more complete understanding of the matters being considered at the special meetings. In addition, we incorporate by reference important business and financial information about First Horizon and IBKC into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. You may obtain the information incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus without charge by following the instructions in the section entitled Where You Can Find More Information beginning on page 216 of this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
The Parties to the Merger (pages 65 and 66)
First Horizon National Corporation
165 Madison Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38102
(901) 523-4444
First Horizon is a Tennessee corporation. First Horizon was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. First Horizon is a bank holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the BHC Act) and a financial holding company under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. As of September 30, 2019, First Horizon had total consolidated assets of $43.7 billion, deposits of $31.9 billion, and shareholders equity of $4.7 billion.
First Horizon provides diversified financial services primarily through its principal subsidiary, First Horizon Bank. First Horizon Bank is a Tennessee-chartered bank and a member of the Federal Reserve System. Originally chartered as a national bank in 1864, the bank has over 250 bank branches in seven (7) southeastern states, has a fixed income business in eighteen (18) states spanning the U.S., and has a number of operating subsidiaries and divisions. First Horizon and its subsidiaries offer a wide range of financial services, including retail banking, commercial and business banking, wealth management, mortgage lending, asset based lending, fixed income, insurance and brokerage services.
First Horizons common stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol FHN.
IBERIABANK Corporation
200 West Congress Street
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
(337) 521-4003
IBKC, a Louisiana corporation, is a financial holding company with 319 combined locations, including 191 bank branch offices and three (3) loan production offices in Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Missouri, and New York, twenty-eight (28) title insurance offices in Arkansas, Tennessee and Louisiana and mortgage representatives in eighty-two (82) locations in twelve (12) states. The Company also has fourteen (14) wealth management locations in five (5) states and one (1) IBERIA Capital Partners LLC (ICP) office in Louisiana. As of September 30, 2019, IBKC had total consolidated assets of $31.7 billion, total deposits of $25.0 billion and shareholders equity of $4.3 billion.
IBKCs principal executive office is located at 200 West Congress Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, and the telephone number at that office is (337) 521-4003. IBKCs website is located at www.iberiabank.com. The information contained on IBKCs website is not part of this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
IBKC is the holding company for IBERIABANK, a Louisiana chartered banking corporation headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana; Lenders Title Company (Lenders Title), an Arkansas-
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chartered title insurance and closing services agency headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas; ICP, a corporate finance services firm; 1887 Leasing, LLC (1887 Leasing), a holding company for IBKCs aircraft, IBERIA Asset Management, Inc. (IAM), which provides wealth management and trust advisory services to high net worth individuals, pension funds, corporations and trusts; and IBERIA CDE, LLC (CDE), which invests in purchased tax credits.
IBERIABANK offers commercial and retail banking products and services to customers throughout locations in ten (10) states. IBERIABANK provides these products and services in Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina and New York, as well as on-line at www.iberiabank.com and www.virtualbank.com. These products and services include a broad array of commercial, consumer, mortgage, and private banking products and services, trust advisory services, cash management, deposit and annuity products. Certain of IBERIABANKs non-bank subsidiaries engage in financial services-related activities, including brokerage services, sales of variable annuities, and wealth management services. Lenders Title offers a full line of title insurance and loan closing services throughout Arkansas, Tennessee and Louisiana. ICP provides equity research, institutional sales and trading and corporate finance services throughout the energy industry. 1887 Leasing owns an aircraft used by management of IBKC and its subsidiaries. IAM provides wealth management advisory services for commercial and private banking clients. CDE is engaged in the purchase of tax credits.
IBKC common stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IBKC.
The Merger and the Merger Agreement (pages 67 and 139)
The terms and conditions of the merger are contained in the merger agreement, a copy of which is attached as Annex A to this joint proxy statement/prospectus. You are encouraged to read the merger agreement carefully and in its entirety, as it is the primary legal document that governs the merger.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the merger agreement, at the completion of the merger, IBKC will merge with and into First Horizon, with First Horizon as the surviving corporation in a merger of equals. Following the completion of the merger, IBERIABANK, a subsidiary of IBKC, will merge with and into First Horizon Bank, a subsidiary of First Horizon, with First Horizon Bank as the surviving bank in the bank merger. Following the merger, IBKC common stock and IBKC depositary shares will be delisted from the NASDAQ, deregistered under the Exchange Act and will cease to be publicly traded.
Merger Consideration (page 140)
In the merger, holders of IBKC common stock will receive 4.584 shares of First Horizon common stock for each share of IBKC common stock they hold immediately prior to the effective time. First Horizon will not issue any fractional shares of First Horizon common stock in the merger. Holders of IBKC common stock who would otherwise be entitled to a fraction of a share of First Horizon common stock in the merger will instead receive, for the fraction of a share, an amount in cash (rounded to the nearest cent) based on the First Horizon closing share value.
First Horizon common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol FHN, and IBKC common stock is listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol IBKC. The following table shows the closing sale prices of First Horizon common stock and IBKC common stock as reported on the NYSE and NASDAQ, as applicable, on November 1, 2019, the last full trading day before the public announcement of the merger agreement, and on [ ], 2020, the last practicable trading day before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus. This table also shows the implied value of the merger consideration to be issued in exchange for each share of IBKC common stock, which was calculated by multiplying the closing price of First Horizon common stock on those dates by the exchange ratio of 4.584.
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For more information on the exchange ratio, see the section entitled The MergerTerms of the Merger beginning on page 67 and The Merger AgreementMerger Consideration beginning on page 140.
Treatment of IBKC Preferred Stock and IBKC Depositary Shares (page 134)
In the merger, each share of IBKC series B preferred stock, IBKC series C preferred stock and IBKC series D preferred stock, in each case issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time and excluding dissenting shares, will be converted into the right to receive one (1) share of First Horizon series B preferred stock, First Horizon series C preferred stock and First Horizon series D preferred stock, respectively. The rollover First Horizon preferred stock will have terms that are the same as the terms of the applicable series of outstanding IBKC preferred stock, taking into account that IBKC will not be the surviving entity in the merger and, with respect to the IBKC series B preferred stock, taking into account that the optional redemption date for the First Horizon series B preferred stock may be deferred until the first dividend payment date that is at least five (5) years from the closing date.
Each outstanding share of IBKC series B preferred stock, IBKC series C preferred stock and IBKC series D preferred stock is presently represented by IBKC depositary shares. Upon completion of the merger, First Horizon will assume the obligations of IBKC under the applicable deposit agreements. Each IBKC depositary share (other than in respect of dissenting shares of IBKC preferred stock) will then become a rollover First Horizon depositary share and thereafter represent interests in shares of rollover First Horizon preferred stock. The IBKC depositary shares representing a 1/400th interest in a share of IBKC series B preferred stock, IBKC series C preferred stock and IBKC series D preferred stock are currently listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol IBKCP, IBKCO and IBKCN, respectively. The rollover First Horizon depositary shares are expected to be listed on the NYSE upon completion of the merger.
For further information, see The MergerTreatment of IBKC Preferred Stock and IBKC Depositary Shares beginning on page 134.
Treatment of IBKC Equity Awards (page 140)
IBKC Stock Options
At the effective time, each outstanding and unexercised IBKC stock option granted prior to November 3, 2019 to purchase shares of IBKC common stock will, in accordance with the terms and conditions that were applicable to such stock options prior to the effective time and automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof, accelerate and vest and be converted into an option to purchase shares of First Horizon common stock with the same terms and conditions, including exercisability and forfeiture terms, with the number of shares of First Horizon common stock and exercise price adjusted based on the exchange ratio.
IBKC Restricted Stock Awards
At the effective time, each outstanding IBKC restricted stock award granted prior to November 3, 2019 will, in accordance with the terms and conditions that were applicable to such restricted stock awards prior to the effective time and automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof, accelerate and vest and be cancelled in exchange for the right to receive
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immediately following the effective time, the merger consideration, less applicable taxes required to be withheld.
IBKC PSU Awards
At the effective time, each outstanding IBKC performance stock unit award (a IBKC PSU award) granted prior to November 3, 2019 will, in accordance with the terms and conditions that were applicable to such IBKC PSU awards prior to the effective time and automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof, accelerate and vest and be cancelled in exchange for the right to receive the merger consideration, with the number of IBKC PSUs entitled to receive the merger consideration based on (i) the number of shares of IBKC common stock underlying such IBKC PSU award (including applicable dividend equivalents) determined based on the greater of (A) target performance and (B) actual performance through the September 30, 2019 as reasonably determined by the compensation committee of the IBKC board of directors and (ii) the exchange ratio immediately following the effective time, less applicable taxes required to be withheld.
IBKC Phantom Stock Awards
At the effective time, each outstanding IBKC phantom stock award granted prior to November 3, 2019 will, in accordance with the terms and conditions that were applicable to such IBKC phantom stock awards prior to the effective time and automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof, accelerate and vest and be cancelled in exchange for the right to receive (without interest) an amount in cash equal to the product of (i) the closing price of First Horizon common stock on the closing date and (ii) the number of shares of First Horizon common stock underlying such IBKC phantom stock award (determined based on the exchange ratio and the number of shares of IBKC common stock underlying such IBKC phantom stock award).
IBKC Equity Awards Granted On or After November 3, 2019
Any IBKC equity awards are granted on or after November 3, 2019 will be converted into First Horizon equity awards with the number of shares of First Horizon common stock and exercise price, if applicable, adjusted based on the exchange ratio.
Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger (page 157)
The merger is intended to qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code and it is a condition to the respective obligations of First Horizon and IBKC to complete the merger that each of First Horizon and IBKC receives a legal opinion to that effect. Assuming the receipt and accuracy of these opinions, the tax consequences of the merger to holders of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock are as follows:
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with respect to dissenting holders of IBKC preferred stock, a holder who receives solely cash for shares of IBKC preferred stock and does not otherwise own any IBKC common stock will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount of cash received by a holder of IBKC preferred stock and such holders tax basis in such holders shares of IBKC preferred stock; |
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For more detailed information, please refer to Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger beginning on page 157.
The United States federal income tax consequences described above may not apply to all holders of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock. Your tax consequences will depend on your individual situation. Accordingly, we strongly urge you to consult your tax advisor for a full understanding of the particular tax consequences of the merger to you.
The First Horizon board of directors has determined that the merger, the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement are advisable and in the best interests of First Horizon and its shareholders and has unanimously approved and adopted the merger agreement, the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. The First Horizon board of directors unanimously recommends that holders of First Horizon common stock vote FOR the approval of the merger agreement, FOR the First Horizon charter amendment proposal and FOR the other proposals presented at the First Horizon special meeting. For a more detailed discussion of the First Horizon board of directors recommendation, see The MergerFirst Horizons Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of First Horizons Board of Directors beginning on page 74.
IBKCs Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of IBKCs Board of Directors (page 76)
The IBKC board of directors has determined that the merger, the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement are advisable and in the best interests of IBKC and its shareholders and has unanimously approved and adopted the merger agreement, the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. The IBKC board of directors unanimously recommends that holders of IBKC common stock vote FOR the approval of the merger agreement and FOR the other proposals presented at the IBKC special meeting. For a more detailed discussion of the IBKC board of directors recommendation, see The MergerIBKCs Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of IBKCs Board of Directors beginning on page 76.
Opinion of First Horizons Financial Advisor (page 80)
First Horizon retained Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (Morgan Stanley) to provide it with financial advisory services in connection with a possible merger with IBKC, and, if requested by First Horizon, a financial opinion with respect thereto. First Horizon selected Morgan Stanley to act as its financial advisor based on Morgan Stanleys qualifications, expertise and reputation and its knowledge of the business and affairs of First Horizon. Morgan Stanley rendered to the First Horizon board of directors at its special meeting on November 3, 2019, its oral opinion, subsequently confirmed by delivery of a written opinion dated November 3, 2019, that, as of such date, and based upon and subject to the various assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered, and qualifications and limitations on the scope of review undertaken by Morgan Stanley as set forth therein, the exchange ratio pursuant to the merger agreement was fair, from a financial point of view, to First Horizon.
The full text of the written opinion of Morgan Stanley, dated November 3, 2019, is attached as Annex B and incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The opinion sets forth, among other things, the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and
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qualifications and limitations on the scope of the review undertaken by Morgan Stanley in rendering its opinion. Shareholders are urged to, and should, read the opinion carefully and in its entirety. Morgan Stanleys opinion is directed to the First Horizon board of directors and addresses only the fairness, from a financial point of view, to First Horizon of the exchange ratio pursuant to the merger agreement as of the date of the opinion. Morgan Stanleys opinion does not address any other aspect of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement and does not constitute a recommendation to shareholders of First Horizon or shareholders of IBKC as to how to vote at any shareholders meetings held with respect to the merger or any other matter or whether to take any other action with respect to the merger. The summary of Morgan Stanleys opinion set forth in this joint proxy statement/prospectus is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the opinion. In addition, the opinion does not in any manner address the price at which First Horizon common stock will trade following the consummation of the merger or at any time.
For a description of the opinion of Morgan Stanley, see The MergerOpinion of First Horizons Financial Advisor beginning on page 80.
Opinions of IBKCs Financial Advisors (page 88)
Opinion of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.
In connection with the merger, IBKCs financial advisor, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (KBW), delivered a written opinion, dated November 3, 2019, to the IBKC board of directors as to the fairness, from a financial point of view and as of the date of the opinion, to the holders of IBKC common stock of the exchange ratio in the proposed merger. The full text of the opinion, which describes the procedures followed, assumptions made, matters considered, and qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken by KBW in preparing the opinion, is attached as Annex C to this document. The opinion was for the information of, and was directed to, the IBKC board (in its capacity as such) in connection with its consideration of the financial terms of the merger. The opinion does not address the underlying business decision of IBKC to engage in the merger or enter into the merger agreement or constitute a recommendation to the IBKC board of directors in connection with the merger, and it does not constitute a recommendation to any holder of IBKC common stock or any shareholder of any other entity as to how to vote or act in connection with the merger or any other matter.
Pursuant to an engagement letter between IBKC and KBW, IBKC agreed to pay KBW a cash fee equal to 0.70% of the aggregate merger consideration, which fee is estimated to be approximately $29 million, based on the closing share price of First Horizon common stock on November 1, 2019, $4,000,000 of which became payable upon IBKC entering into the merger agreement and the balance of which is contingent upon the completion of the merger.
For more information, see The MergerOpinions of IBKCs Financial AdvisorsOpinion of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. beginning on page 88 and Annex C to this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
Opinion of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
At a meeting of the IBKC board of directors, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (Goldman Sachs) rendered to the IBKC board of directors its oral opinion, subsequently confirmed in writing, to the effect that, as of November 3, 2019, the date of Goldman Sachs written opinion, and based upon and subject to the factors, qualifications and assumptions set forth in Goldman Sachs written opinion, the exchange ratio was fair from a financial point of view to the holders (other than First Horizon and its affiliates) of IBKC common stock.
The full text of the written opinion of Goldman Sachs, dated November 3, 2019, which sets forth the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered, qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken in connection with the opinion, is attached to this joint proxy
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statement/prospectus as Annex D. The summary of the Goldman Sachs opinion contained in this joint proxy statement/prospectus is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of Goldman Sachs written opinion. Goldman Sachs advisory services and opinion were provided for the information and assistance of the IBKC board of directors in connection with its consideration of the merger and the opinion does not constitute a recommendation as to how any holder of IBKC common stock should vote with respect to the merger or any other matter.
Pursuant to an engagement letter between IBKC and Goldman Sachs, IBKC has agreed to pay Goldman Sachs for its services in connection with the merger a fee that is estimated to be approximately $19.6 million, based on the closing share price of First Horizon common stock on November 1, 2019. $2.5 million of Goldman Sachs fee became payable upon the execution of the merger agreement and the remainder of Goldman Sachs fee will become payable upon completion of the merger.
For more information, see The MergerOpinions of IBKCs Financial AdvisorsOpinion of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC beginning on page 98 and Annex D to this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
Appraisal or Dissenters Rights in the Merger (page 135)
Holders of First Horizon common stock are not entitled to dissenters rights under the TBCA and holders of IBKC common stock are not entitled to appraisal rights under the LBCA. For more information, see The MergerAppraisal or Dissenters Rights in the Merger beginning on page 135.
Holders of record of IBKC preferred stock are entitled to exercise appraisal rights in connection with the merger, provided the proper procedures of Part 13 of the LBCA are followed. DTC, as nominee for the depository, is the holder of record of the shares of IBKC preferred stock as of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
The IBKC depositary shares are not a class or series of shares issued by IBKC and thus appraisal rights under Part 13 of the LBCA do not independently apply to the depositary shares. Accordingly, to exercise or to direct the depository to exercise appraisal rights with respect to the IBKC preferred stock, holders of depositary shares will be required to follow the procedures provided by the depository with respect thereto and in accordance with requirements of Louisiana law.
If you hold IBKC depositary shares and you wish to exercise appraisal rights in respect of the merger, IBKC requests that you complete the form of instruction provided to you (in accordance with the instructions set out on the form) and return it to your bank, broker or other nominee, as applicable, to direct the depository to exercise appraisal rights on your behalf following their usual procedures. Although holders of depositary shares may attend the IBKC special meeting, such holders may not exercise appraisal rights with respect to, or vote, as applicable, the shares of IBKC preferred stock represented by such depositary shares in person at the IBKC special meeting.
A copy of Part 13 of the LBCA is attached as Annex E to this joint proxy statement/prospectus. Holders of IBKC preferred stock who desire to exercise appraisal rights, or holders of depositary shares who direct the depository to exercise appraisal rights, pursuant to Part 13 of the LBCA are urged to consult a legal advisor before electing or attempting to exercise these rights.
Under Part 13 of the LBCA, the holders of IBKC common stock will not be entitled to appraisal rights in connection with the merger if, on the record date for the IBKC special meeting, IBKCs shares are traded in an organized market that has at least two thousand (2,000) shareholders and a market value of at least $20 million. IBKC common stock is currently listed on the NASDAQ, a national securities exchange, and is expected to continue to be so listed on the record date for the IBKC special meeting. Accordingly, the holders of IBKC common stock are not entitled to any appraisal rights in connection with the merger.
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Holders of IBKC preferred stock have a right to demand payment in cash of the fair value of their shares, as that term is defined in the LBCA. Shareholders who receive a fair value cash payment will not be entitled to receive any shares of rollover First Horizon preferred stock. Part 13 of the LBCA sets forth the rights of IBKC preferred shareholders who wish to demand appraisal for their shares. A summary of the material terms of the statutory procedures to be followed by a holder of IBKC preferred stock in order to perfect appraisal rights under the LBCA can be found under The MergerAppraisal or Dissenters Rights in the MergerHolders of IBKC Preferred Stock, beginning on page 135. Shareholders who do not properly follow appraisal rights procedures will receive the merger consideration provided under the merger agreement if the merger is completed. A copy of Part 13 of the LBCA is attached as Annex E to this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
Interests of Certain First Horizon Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger (page 112)
In considering the First Horizon board of directors recommendation to vote to approve the First Horizon merger proposal, holders of First Horizon common stock should be aware that First Horizons directors and executive officers may have interests in the merger that are different from, or in addition to, those of holders of First Horizon common stock generally and that may create potential conflicts of interest. These interests include:
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D. Bryan Jordan and First Horizon have entered into a letter agreement with respect to the terms of Mr. Jordans employment following the closing. Pursuant to the letter agreement, Mr. Jordan will resign as Chairman on the closing date and continue to serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the combined company and the combined bank. On the chairman succession date (as such term is defined under The MergerInterests of Certain IBKC Directors and Executive Officers in the MergerChairman Letter Agreement of Mr. Byrd beginning on page 121), Mr. Jordan will be reappointed as Chairman of the combined company and the combined bank, as further described under The MergerGovernance of the Combined Company After the Merger beginning on page 128. The letter agreement also provides for the waiver of Mr. Jordans right to terminate his employment for good reason under Mr. Jordans Change in Control Severance Agreement with First Horizon (the Jordan CIC agreement) as a result of Mr. Jordans resignation as Chairman or the reassignment of certain duties, so long as Mr. Jordan remains President and Chief Executive Officer and is reappointed as Chairman on the chairman succession date. |
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Each of William C. Losch III, David T. Popwell and one (1) additional executive officer who is not a named executive officer have entered into letter agreements (the executive letter agreements) with First Horizon that provide for the grant of closing incentive restricted stock awards in consideration for a waiver of the executives rights to terminate employment for good reason under the executives Change in Control Severance Agreement with First Horizon as a result of the executives new role at the combined company and any corresponding change in duties and responsibilities. The restricted stock awards will vest in full on the first anniversary of the closing date and will be forfeited upon any termination of employment other than termination by the surviving entity or surviving bank that is not for cause. All restricted stock awards also will be forfeited if the merger does not close and will be subject to repayment and recovery in full if the executive materially violates restrictive covenants in the letter agreement. |
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In connection with the merger, First Horizon intends to establish a retention program to promote retention and to incentivize efforts to consummate the merger and effectuate the integration and conversion. Awards under this retention program will be in the form of cash or full-value equity awards and will be contingent upon the recipients continued employment with the combined company through the first anniversary of the effective time, provided that such awards will vest or be payable (as applicable) upon a qualifying termination of employment. First Horizons executive officers (including certain of First Horizons named |
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First Horizons executive officers are each party to a Change in Control Severance Agreement with First Horizon that provides for certain benefits upon a termination by First Horizon other than for cause, disability or retirement, or upon a termination by the executive officer for good reason, within thirty-six (36) months following a change in control event, such as the merger. |
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The First Horizon board of directors was aware of and considered these respective interests when deciding to adopt the merger agreement. For more information, see the section entitled The MergerInterests of Certain First Horizon Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger beginning on page 112.
Interests of Certain IBKC Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger (page 119)
In considering the recommendation of the IBKC board of directors to vote for the IBKC merger proposal, holders of IBKC common stock should be aware that the directors and executive officers of IBKC may have interests in the merger that are different from, or in addition to, the interests of holders of IBKC common stock generally and that may create potential conflicts of interest. These interests include:
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Daryl G. Byrd and First Horizon have entered into a letter agreement, which incorporates the terms of the succession plan described below under The MergerGovernance of the Combined Company After the Merger beginning on page 128 and sets forth the terms of Mr. Byrds compensation following the effective time. |
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Anthony J. Restel, Michael J. Brown and two (2) other executive officers who are not named executive officers have entered into letter agreements with IBKC and IBERIABANK, providing for the grants of closing incentive restricted stock awards that will vest on the twelve (12)-month anniversary of the completion of the merger or, if earlier, upon any termination of employment other than a termination for just cause or resignation without good reason. All such restricted stock awards will be forfeited if the merger does not close and will be subject to repayment and recovery in full if the executive materially violates any of the restrictive covenants outlined in the letter agreements. |
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In connection with the merger, IBKC intends to establish a retention program to promote retention and to incentivize efforts to consummate the merger and effectuate the integration and conversion. Awards under these retention programs will be in the form of cash or full-value equity awards and will be contingent upon the recipients continued employment with the combined company through the first (1st) anniversary of the effective time, provided that such awards will vest or be payable (as applicable) upon a qualifying termination of employment. IBKCs executive officers (including certain of IBKCs named executive officers), other than Mr. Byrd and the executive officers who entered into the letter agreements described above, will be eligible to participate in this retention program. |
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The restricted stock awards held by the IBKC non-employee directors that would otherwise vest on the first anniversary of the grant date will, in accordance with the terms and conditions applicable to such awards prior to the execution of the merger agreement, vest on the closing. |
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Governance of the Combined Company After the Merger (page 128)
Bylaws
Prior to the effective time, the First Horizon board of directors will take all actions necessary to cause the bylaws of First Horizon to be amended as set forth in Exhibit A to the merger agreement (such amendment, the First Horizon bylaw amendment), and as so amended, effective upon the completion of the merger, the bylaws of First Horizon will be the bylaws of the combined company, until thereafter amended as provided therein or in accordance with applicable law. The bylaws of First Horizon as amended pursuant to the merger agreement implement certain governance matters for the combined company following completion of the merger.
Board of Directors
Immediately after the effective time and until the third (3rd) anniversary of the closing date (the expiration date), the board of directors of the combined company and the combined bank will have seventeen (17) members, consisting of:
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the Chief Executive Officer of IBKC as of immediately prior to the effective time and seven (7) additional members of the IBKC board of directors as of immediately prior to the effective time, designated by IBKC (collectively, the continuing IBKC directors and, each, a continuing IBKC director). |
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Immediately following the effective time, D. Bryan Jordan, the current Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Horizon and First Horizon Bank, will continue to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the combined company and the combined bank. Immediately following the effective time, Daryl G. Byrd, current President and Chief Executive Officer of IBKC, will become the Executive Chairman of the boards of directors of the combined company and the combined bank until the second (2nd) anniversary of the closing date or any such earlier date as of which Mr. Byrd ceases for any reason to serve in the position of Executive Chairman, at which time Mr. Jordan will succeed Mr. Byrd as the Chairman of the boards of directors of the combined company and the combined bank. Thereafter, Mr. Byrd will serve as a
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senior advisor to the combined company and to the combined bank until the fifth (5th) anniversary of the closing date.
Management Team
Immediately following the effective time, in addition to the positions held by Mr. Jordan and Mr. Byrd described above, the officers of the combined company and/or the combined bank will include William C. Losch III, as Chief Financial Officer of the combined company and the combined bank, Michael Brown, as President, Regional Banking, of the combined bank, David Popwell, as President, Specialty Banking, of the combined bank, Anthony Restel, as Chief Operating Officer of the combined company and the combined bank, Susan Springfield, as Chief Credit Officer of the combined company and the combined bank, Beth Ardoin, as Chief Communications Officer of the combined company and the combined bank, Vernon H. Stafford, as Chief Audit Executive of the combined company and the combined bank and Terry Akins, as Chief Risk Officer of the combined company and the combined bank.
Lead Director
Immediately following the effective time and until Mr. Jordan succeeds Mr. Byrd as Chairman of the board of directors of the combined company and the combined bank, the lead independent director (the lead director) of the board of directors of the combined company and the combined bank will be an independent director chosen by the continuing First Horizon Directors from among the continuing First Horizon directors. Following the date on which Mr. Jordan succeeds Mr. Byrd as Chairman of the board of directors of the combined company and until the third (3rd) anniversary of the closing date, the lead director will be an independent director chosen by the majority of the continuing IBKC directors from among the continuing IBKC directors, and thereafter will serve in that capacity until replaced by a majority vote of the entire board of directors of the combined company.
Composition of Committees
Immediately following the effective time and until the expiration date, (i) each committee of the boards of directors of the combined company and combined bank will, to the fullest extent practicable, have at least five (5) members, (ii) each committee of the boards of directors of the combined company and combined bank will have a number of continuing IBKC directors that is one (1) less than the number of continuing First Horizon directors serving on each such committee, (iii) the chair of the Compensation Committee will be a director selected from among the continuing IBKC directors by majority vote of the continuing IBKC directors, and (iv) the chair of the Executive and Risk Committee will be (A) until the date on which Mr. Jordan succeeds Mr. Byrd as Chairman of the boards of directors of the combined company and the combined bank, a director selected from among the continuing IBKC directors by a majority vote of the continuing IBKC directors, and (B) thereafter, a director selected from among the continuing First Horizon directors by a majority vote of the continuing First Horizon directors.
Headquarters of the Combined Company and the Combined Bank After the Merger
Immediately following the effective time, the headquarters of the combined company and the combined bank will be located in Memphis, Tennessee. Following the effective time and until the expiration date, the headquarters for the combined companys and the combined banks regional banking business will be located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Commitments to the Community (page 131)
Prior to the closing date, IBKC will use its reasonable best efforts to establish a new charitable foundation (the Louisiana First Horizon Foundation), focused on community support in Louisiana. The initial members of the board of trustees of the Louisiana First Horizon Foundation will be selected by the IBKC board of directors and the First Horizon board of directors prior to the closing date, with the First Horizon board of directors entitled to select one (1) initial member and the IBKC board of directors entitled to select the remaining initial members. On the closing date, the combined company will contribute to the Louisiana First Horizon Foundation an amount in cash equal to $20 million.
Regulatory Approvals (page 132)
First Horizon and IBKC have agreed to cooperate with each other and use reasonable best efforts to promptly prepare and file all documentation to obtain as promptly as practicable all permits, consents, approvals and authorizations of all third parties and governmental entities which are necessary or advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement (including the merger and the bank merger), and to comply with the terms and conditions of all such permits, consents, approvals and authorizations of all such governmental entities. These approvals include, among others, the approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the Federal Reserve Board) and the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions (the TDFI).
Although neither First Horizon nor IBKC knows of any reason why it cannot obtain these regulatory approvals in a timely manner, First Horizon and IBKC cannot be certain when or if they will be obtained.
First Horizon and IBKC expect to consummate the merger in the second quarter of 2020.
Conditions to Complete the Merger (page 152)
As more fully described in this joint proxy statement/prospectus and in the merger agreement, the completion of the merger depends on a number of conditions being satisfied or, where legally permissible, waived. These conditions include:
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approval of the merger agreement and the First Horizon charter amendment by the holders of First Horizon common stock and approval of the merger agreement by the holders of IBKC common stock; |
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authorization for listing on the NYSE, subject to official notice of issuance, of the shares of First Horizon common stock and the rollover First Horizon depositary shares; |
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all regulatory authorizations, consents, orders and approvals from the Federal Reserve Board and the TDFI or such other approvals the failure of which to be obtained would reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect (the requisite regulatory approvals) having been obtained and remaining in full force and effect, and all statutory waiting periods in respect thereof having expired or been terminated, without the imposition of any materially burdensome regulatory condition; |
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effectiveness of the registration statement of which this joint proxy statement/prospectus is part; |
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no order, injunction or other legal restraint preventing the completion of the merger or making the completion of the merger, the bank merger or the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement illegal; |
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subject to materiality standards provided in the merger agreement, the accuracy of the representations and warranties of First Horizon and IBKC in the merger agreement; |
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performance in all material respects by each of First Horizon and IBKC of its obligations, covenants and agreements under the merger agreement; and |
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receipt by each of IBKC and First Horizon of an opinion from counsel as to certain tax matters. |
Termination of the Merger Agreement (page 153)
The merger agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the completion of the merger, whether before or after the receipt of the required vote to approve the merger agreement by First Horizon shareholders or IBKC shareholders, in the following circumstances:
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by either First Horizon or IBKC if any governmental entity that must grant a requisite regulatory approval has denied approval of the merger or the bank merger and such denial has become final and nonappealable or any governmental entity of competent jurisdiction has issued a final and nonappealable order, injunction, decree or other legal restraint or prohibition permanently enjoining or otherwise prohibiting or making illegal the merger or the bank merger, unless the failure to obtain a requisite regulatory approval is due to the failure of the party seeking to terminate the merger agreement to perform or observe its obligations, covenants and agreements under the merger agreement; |
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by either First Horizon or IBKC if the merger has not been completed on or before November 3, 2020 (the termination date), unless the failure of the merger to be completed by such date is due to the failure of the party seeking to terminate the merger agreement to perform or observe its obligations, covenants and agreements under the merger agreement; |
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by either First Horizon or IBKC (provided that the terminating party is not then in material breach of any representation, warranty, obligation, covenant or other agreement contained in the merger agreement) if there is a breach of any of the obligations, covenants or agreements or any of the representations or warranties (or any such representation or warranty ceases to be true) set forth in the merger agreement on the part of the other party which either individually or in the aggregate would constitute, if occurring or continuing on the date the merger is completed, the failure of a closing condition of the terminating party and which is not cured within forty-five (45) days following written notice to the party committing such breach, or by its nature or timing cannot be cured during such period (or such fewer days as remain prior to the termination date); |
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by IBKC, if: (1) the First Horizon board of directors (i) withholds, withdraws, modifies or qualifies in a manner adverse to IBKC its recommendation in this joint proxy statement/prospectus that the holders of First Horizon common stock approve the merger agreement (the First Horizon board recommendation); (ii) fails to make the First Horizon board recommendation in this joint proxy statement/prospectus; (iii) adopts, approves, recommends or endorses an acquisition proposal (as defined below in The Merger AgreementAgreement Not to Solicit Other Offers beginning on page 151) or publicly announces an intention to adopt, approve, recommend or endorse an acquisition proposal; (iv) fails to publicly and without qualification (A) recommend against any acquisition proposal or (B) reaffirm the First Horizon board recommendation within ten (10) business days (or such fewer number of days as remains prior to the First Horizon special meeting) after an acquisition proposal is made public or any request by IBKC to do so; or (v) publicly proposes to do any of the foregoing; or (2) First Horizon or the First Horizon board of directors breaches in any material respect its obligations relating to non-solicitation of acquisition proposals or its obligations related to shareholder approval and the First Horizon board recommendation; or |
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by First Horizon, if: (1) the IBKC board of directors (i) withholds, withdraws, modifies or qualifies in a manner adverse to First Horizon its recommendation in this joint proxy statement/prospectus that the holders of IBKC common stock and holders of IBKC preferred stock approve the merger agreement (the IBKC board recommendation); (ii) fails to make the IBKC board recommendation in this joint proxy statement/prospectus; (iii) adopts, approves, recommends or endorses an acquisition proposal or publicly announces an intention to adopt, approve, recommend or endorse an acquisition proposal; (iv) fails to publicly and without qualification (A) recommend against any acquisition proposal or (B) reaffirm the IBKC board recommendation within ten (10) business days (or such fewer number of days as remains prior to the IBKC special meeting) after an acquisition proposal is made public or any request by First Horizon to do so; or (v) publicly proposes to do any of the foregoing; or (2) IBKC or the IBKC board of directors breaches in any material respect its obligations relating to non-solicitation of acquisition proposals or its obligations related to shareholder approval and the IBKC board recommendation. |
Neither First Horizon nor IBKC is permitted to terminate the merger agreement as a result of any increase or decrease in the market price of First Horizon common stock or IBKC common stock.
If the merger agreement is terminated under certain circumstances, including circumstances involving alternative acquisition proposals and changes in the recommendation of IBKCs or First Horizons respective boards, IBKC or First Horizon may be required to pay a termination fee to the other equal to $156 million.
Accounting Treatment (page 131)
First Horizon and IBKC each prepare their respective financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). The merger will be accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting, and First Horizon will be treated as the accounting acquirer.
The Rights of Holders of IBKC Common Stock Will Change as a Result of the Merger (page 199)
The rights of holders of IBKC common stock are governed by Louisiana law and by the articles of incorporation and bylaws of IBKC. In the merger, holders of IBKC common stock will become holders of common stock of First Horizon, and their rights will be governed by Tennessee law and the First Horizon charter, as amended by the First Horizon charter amendment, and the bylaws of First Horizon, as amended by the First Horizon bylaw amendment. Holders of IBKC common stock will have different rights once they become holders of common stock of First Horizon due to differences between the IBKC governing documents and Louisiana law, on the one hand, and the First Horizon governing documents and Tennessee law, on the other hand. These differences are described in more detail under the section entitled Comparison of Shareholders Rights beginning on page 199.
The shares of First Horizon common stock and rollover First Horizon depositary shares to be issued in the merger will be listed for trading on the NYSE. Following the merger, shares of First Horizon common stock will continue to be traded on the NYSE. In addition, following the merger, IBKC common stock and IBKC depositary shares will be delisted from the NASDAQ and deregistered under the Exchange Act.
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The First Horizon Special Meeting (page 52)
The First Horizon special meeting will be held at [ ] on [ ], 2020 at [ ], local time. At the First Horizon special meeting, holders of First Horizon common stock will be asked to vote on the following matters:
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approve the First Horizon merger proposal; |
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approve the First Horizon charter amendment proposal; |
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approve the First Horizon compensation proposal; and |
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approve the First Horizon adjournment proposal. |
You may vote at the First Horizon special meeting if you owned shares of First Horizon common stock at the close of business on [ ], 2020. As of [ ], 2020, the last date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus for which it was practicable to obtain this information, there were [ ] shares of First Horizon common stock outstanding, of which less than [ ] percent ([ ]%) were owned and entitled to be voted by First Horizon directors and executive officers and their affiliates. We currently expect that First Horizons directors and executive officers will vote their shares in favor of the First Horizon merger proposal and the First Horizon charter amendment proposal, although none of them has entered into any agreements obligating them to do so.
The First Horizon merger proposal will be approved if a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the proposal by the holders of First Horizon common stock are voted in favor of the proposal. The First Horizon charter amendment proposal, the First Horizon compensation proposal and the First Horizon adjournment proposal will each be approved if a majority of the votes cast at the First Horizon special meeting are voted in favor of such proposal. If you mark ABSTAIN on your proxy, fail to submit a proxy or vote in person at the First Horizon special meeting or fail to instruct your bank, broker or other nominee how to vote with respect to the First Horizon merger proposal, it will have the same effect as a vote AGAINST the First Horizon merger proposal. If you mark ABSTAIN on your proxy, fail to submit a proxy or vote in person at the First Horizon special meeting or fail to instruct your bank or broker how to vote with respect to the First Horizon charter amendment proposal, the First Horizon compensation proposal or the First Horizon adjournment proposal, you will not be deemed to have cast a vote with respect to the First Horizon charter amendment proposal, the First Horizon compensation proposal or the First Horizon adjournment proposal, as applicable, and it will have no effect on the applicable proposal.
The IBKC Special Meeting (page 59)
The IBKC special meeting will be held at [ ] on [ ], 2020, at [ ], local time. At the IBKC special meeting, holders of IBKC common stock will be asked to vote on the following matters:
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approve the IBKC merger proposal; |
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approve the IBKC adjournment proposal. |
You may vote at the IBKC special meeting if you owned shares of IBKC common stock at the close of business on [ ], 2020. As of [ ], 2020, the last date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus for which it was practicable to obtain this information, there were [ ] shares of IBKC common stock outstanding, of which less than [ ] percent ([ ]%) were owned and entitled to be voted by IBKC directors and executive officers and their affiliates. We currently expect that IBKCs directors and executive officers will vote their shares in favor of the IBKC merger proposal, although none of them has entered into any agreements obligating them to do so.
The IBKC merger proposal will be approved if a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast on the IBKC merger proposal by the holders of IBKC common stock are voted in favor of such proposal.
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The IBKC compensation proposal will be approved if a majority of the votes cast by the holders of IBKC common stock at the IBKC special meeting are voted in favor of such proposal. The IBKC adjournment proposal will be approved if the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by holders of IBKC common stock are voted in favor of the proposal. If you mark ABSTAIN on your proxy, fail to submit a proxy or vote in person at the IBKC special meeting or fail to instruct your bank, broker or other nominee how to vote with respect to the IBKC merger proposal, it will have the same effect as a vote AGAINST the IBKC merger proposal. If you mark ABSTAIN on your proxy, fail to submit a proxy or vote in person at the IBKC special meeting or fail to instruct your bank, broker or other nominee how to vote with respect to the IBKC compensation proposal, you will not be deemed to have cast a vote with respect to the IBKC compensation proposal and it will have no effect on the IBKC compensation proposal. If you mark ABSTAIN on your proxy, fail to submit a proxy or vote in person at the IBKC special meeting or fail to instruct your bank, broker or other nominee how to vote with respect to the IBKC adjournment proposal, you will not be deemed to have cast a vote with respect to the IBKC adjournment proposal and it will have no effect on the IBKC adjournment proposal.
In evaluating the merger agreement, the merger or the issuance of shares of First Horizon common stock and rollover First Horizon depositary shares, you should carefully read this joint proxy statement/prospectus and give special consideration to the factors discussed in the section entitled Risk Factors beginning on page 43.
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF FIRST HORIZON
The following table presents selected historical consolidated financial data for First Horizon as of and for the dates indicated. The selected consolidated financial data presented below as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 and for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 is derived from First Horizons audited consolidated financial statements incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The selected consolidated financial data as of December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 is derived from First Horizons audited consolidated financial statements, which are not included or incorporated by reference in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The selected consolidated financial data as of September 30, 2019 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 is derived from First Horizons unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus. The selected consolidated financial data as of September 30, 2018 is derived from First Horizons unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements, which are not included or incorporated by reference in this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
Financial data as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 are unaudited, and are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year or any other interim period. Management of First Horizon believes that such data reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of its results of operations and financial position as of the dates and for the periods indicated. You should not assume the results of operations for past periods and for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 indicate results for any future period.
The following information should be read in conjunction with the historical audited consolidated financial statements of First Horizon and the related notes, including those contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and the historical unaudited consolidated financial statements of First Horizon and the related notes, including those contained in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019, and the sections entitled Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for each such Annual Report and Quarterly Report, each of which is incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. See Where You Can Find More Information.
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331.1 |
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455.7 |
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556.5 |
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177.0 |
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238.5 |
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97.3 |
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317.9 |
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442.5 |
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538.8 |
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159.3 |
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220.8 |
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216.3 |
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1.01 |
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1.36 |
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1.66 |
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0.66 |
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0.95 |
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0.34 |
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1.00 |
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1.35 |
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1.65 |
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0.65 |
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0.94 |
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0.34 |
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0.42 |
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0.36 |
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0.36 |
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0.28 |
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13.43 |
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13.79 |
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16.69 |
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20.61 |
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20.61 |
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20.76 |
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20.61 |
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17.03 |
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12.40 |
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16.05 |
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11.62 |
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19.99 |
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55.4 |
% |
|
|
|
29.8 |
% |
|
|
|
70.6 |
% |
|
|
|
22.0 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||
Price/earnings ratio |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
8.0 |
x |
|
|
|
30.8 |
x |
|
|
|
21.3 |
x |
|
|
|
42.7 |
x |
|
|
|
14.9 |
x |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Market capitalization |
|
|
$ |
|
5,041.1 |
|
|
$ |
|
5,591.3 |
|
|
$ |
|
4,192.4 |
|
|
$ |
|
6,531.5 |
|
|
$ |
|
4,674.8 |
|
|
$ |
|
3,464.3 |
|
|
$ |
|
3,180.7 |
||||||||||||||
Average shares (thousands) |
|
|
314,442 |
|
|
325,341 |
|
|
324,375 |
|
|
241,436 |
|
|
232,700 |
|
|
234,189 |
|
|
234,997 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average diluted shares (thousands) |
|
|
316,401 |
|
|
328,645 |
|
|
327,445 |
|
|
244,453 |
|
|
235,292 |
|
|
236,266 |
|
|
236,735 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period-end shares outstanding (thousands) |
|
|
311,180 |
|
|
323,943 |
|
|
318,573 |
|
|
326,736 |
|
|
233,624 |
|
|
238,587 |
|
|
234,220 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Volume of shares traded (thousands) |
|
|
605,952 |
|
|
643,496 |
|
|
898,276 |
|
|
790,153 |
|
|
574,196 |
|
|
562,553 |
|
|
592,399 |
31
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in millions, except per share data) |
As of and for the |
As of and for the Years Ended December 31, |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 |
2018 |
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
2015 |
2014 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selected Average Balances |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
|
|
$ |
|
41,359.6 |
|
|
$ |
|
40,199.5 |
|
|
$ |
|
40,225.5 |
|
|
$ |
|
29,924.8 |
|
|
$ |
|
27,427.2 |
|
|
$ |
|
25,636.0 |
|
|
$ |
|
23,993.0 |
||||||||||||||
Total loans, net of unearned income |
|
|
28,677.2 |
|
|
27,233.8 |
|
|
27,213.8 |
|
|
20,104.0 |
|
|
18,303.9 |
|
|
16,624.4 |
|
|
15,521.0 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities available-for-sale |
|
|
4,520.9 |
|
|
4,763.7 |
|
|
4,718.3 |
|
|
4,021.6 |
|
|
4,002.1 |
|
|
3,692.3 |
|
|
3,548.4 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings assets |
|
|
36,802.6 |
|
|
35,626.7 |
|
|
35,676.6 |
|
|
27,461.0 |
|
|
25,180.1 |
|
|
23,456.2 |
|
|
21,825.2 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total deposits |
|
|
32,277.0 |
|
|
30,584.7 |
|
|
30,903.1 |
|
|
23,072.1 |
|
|
20,898.8 |
|
|
18,753.7 |
|
|
16,401.7 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total term borrowings |
|
|
1,180.6 |
|
|
1,225.2 |
|
|
1,211.9 |
|
|
1,077.3 |
|
|
1,130.2 |
|
|
1,557.2 |
|
|
1,591.0 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common equity |
|
|
4,489.8 |
|
|
4,188.3 |
|
|
4,226.5 |
|
|
2,579.3 |
|
|
2,300.4 |
|
|
2,190.1 |
|
|
2,200.9 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total equity |
|
|
4,880.8 |
|
|
4,579.4 |
|
|
4,617.5 |
|
|
2,970.3 |
|
|
2,691.5 |
|
|
2,581.2 |
|
|
2,592.0 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selected Period-End Balances |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets |
|
|
$ |
|
43,717.7 |
|
|
$ |
|
40,635.9 |
|
|
$ |
|
40,832.3 |
|
|
$ |
|
41,423.4 |
|
|
$ |
|
28,555.2 |
|
|
$ |
|
26,192.6 |
|
|
$ |
|
25,665.4 |
||||||||||||||
Total loans, net of unearned income |
|
|
31,260.8 |
|
|
27,350.2 |
|
|
27,535.5 |
|
|
27,658.9 |
|
|
19,589.5 |
|
|
17,686.5 |
|
|
16,230.2 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities available-for-sale |
|
|
4,415.8 |
|
|
4,608.4 |
|
|
4,626.5 |
|
|
5,170.3 |
|
|
3,943.5 |
|
|
3,929.8 |
|
|
3,556.6 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings assets |
|
|
38,746.9 |
|
|
35,958.1 |
|
|
36,201.0 |
|
|
36,953.5 |
|
|
26,280.2 |
|
|
23,971.5 |
|
|
23,470.9 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total deposits |
|
|
31,944.7 |
|
|
31,008.1 |
|
|
32,683.0 |
|
|
30,620.4 |
|
|
22,672.4 |
|
|
19,967.5 |
|
|
18,068.9 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total term borrowings |
|
|
1,195.1 |
|
|
1,200.1 |
|
|
1,171.0 |
|
|
1,218.1 |
|
|
1,040.7 |
|
|
1,312.7 |
|
|
1,877.3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common equity |
|
|
4,605.0 |
|
|
4,350.9 |
|
|
4,394.3 |
|
|
4,189.4 |
|
|
2,314.0 |
|
|
2,248.5 |
|
|
2,190.5 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total equity |
|
|
4,996.0 |
|
|
4,741.9 |
|
|
4,785.4 |
|
|
4,580.5 |
|
|
2,705.1 |
|
|
2,639.6 |
|
|
2,581.6 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selected Ratios |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Return on average common equity(a)(f) |
|
|
9.47 |
% |
|
|
|
14.13 |
% |
|
|
|
12.75 |
% |
|
|
|
6.18 |
% |
|
|
|
9.60 |
% |
|
|
|
3.64 |
% |
|
|
|
9.83 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||
Return on average tangible common equity(b)(c)(f) |
|
|
14.60 |
|
|
22.60 |
|
|
20.28 |
|
|
7.23 |
|
|
10.59 |
|
|
3.97 |
|
|
10.62 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Return on average assets(d)(f) |
|
|
1.07 |
|
|
1.52 |
|
|
1.38 |
|
|
0.59 |
|
|
0.87 |
|
|
0.38 |
|
|
0.98 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest margin(e)(f) |
|
|
3.29 |
|
|
3.47 |
|
|
3.45 |
|
|
3.12 |
|
|
2.94 |
|
|
2.83 |
|
|
2.92 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for loan losses to loans |
|
|
0.62 |
|
|
0.68 |
|
|
0.66 |
|
|
0.69 |
|
|
1.03 |
|
|
1.19 |
|
|
1.43 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net charge-offs to average loans(f) |
|
|
0.11 |
|
|
0.02 |
|
|
0.06 |
|
|
0.06 |
|
|
0.10 |
|
|
0.19 |
|
|
0.31 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total period-end equity to period-end assets |
|
|
11.43 |
|
|
11.67 |
|
|
11.72 |
|
|
11.06 |
|
|
9.47 |
|
|
10.08 |
|
|
10.06 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tangible common equity to tangible assets(c) |
|
|
7.20 |
|
|
7.12 |
|
|
7.15 |
|
|
6.57 |
|
|
7.42 |
|
|
7.82 |
|
|
7.91 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common equity tier 1 ratio |
|
|
9.01 |
|
|
9.84 |
|
|
9.77 |
|
|
8.88 |
|
|
9.94 |
|
|
10.45 |
|
|
N/A |
Certain numbers may not add to total due to rounding.
N/A-Not applicable
(a) |
Calculated using net income available to common shareholders divided by average common equity. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(b) |
Calculated using net income available to common shareholders divided by average tangible common equity. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(c) |
Represents a non-GAAP measure. Reconciliation appears below. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(d) |
Calculated using net income divided by average assets. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(e) |
Calculated using total net interest income adjusted for fully taxable equivalent assuming a statutory federal income tax rate of 21 percent in 2019 and 2018 and 35 percent prior to 2018, and, where applicable, state income taxes. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(f) |
For the nine months periods presented, each ratio is calculated using annualized year-to-date amounts. |
32
Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in millions) |
As of and for the
Nine Months |
As of and for the Years Ended December 31, |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 |
2018 |
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
2015 |
2014 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tangible Common Equity (Non-GAAP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(A) Total equity (GAAP) |
|
|
$ |
|
4,996.0 |
|
|
$ |
|
4,741.9 |
|
|
$ |
|
4,785.4 |
|
|
$ |
|
4,580.5 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,705.1 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,639.6 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,581.6 |
||||||||||||||
Less: Noncontrolling interest(a) |
|
|
295.4 |
|
|
295.4 |
|
|
295.4 |
|
|
295.4 |
|
|
295.4 |
|
|
295.4 |
|
|
295.4 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Preferred Stock(a) |
|
|
95.6 |
|
|
95.6 |
|
|
95.6 |
|
|
95.6 |
|
|
95.6 |
|
|
95.6 |
|
|
95.6 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total common equity |
|
|
4,605.0 |
|
|
4,350.9 |
|
|
4,394.3 |
|
|
4,189.4 |
|
|
2,314.0 |
|
|
2,248.5 |
|
|
2,190.5 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Intangible assets (GAAP)(b) |
|
|
1,569.2 |
|
|
1,571.3 |
|
|
1,587.8 |
|
|
1,571.2 |
|
|
212.4 |
|
|
217.5 |
|
|
175.5 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(B) Tangible common equity (Non-GAAP) |
|
|
$ |
|
3,035.8 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,779.6 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,806.5 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,618.2 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,101.6 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,031.0 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,015.1 |
||||||||||||||
Tangible Assets (Non-GAAP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(C) Total assets (GAAP) |
|
|
$ |
|
43,717.7 |
|
|
$ |
|
40,635.9 |
|
|
$ |
|
40,832.3 |
|
|
$ |
|
41,423.4 |
|
|
$ |
|
28,555.2 |
|
|
$ |
|
26,192.6 |
|
|
$ |
|
25,665.4 |
||||||||||||||
Less: Intangible assets (GAAP)(b) |
|
|
1,569.2 |
|
|
1,571.3 |
|
|
1,587.8 |
|
|
1,571.2 |
|
|
212.4 |
|
|
217.5 |
|
|
175.5 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(D) Tangible assets (Non-GAAP) |
|
|
$ |
|
42,148.5 |
|
|
$ |
|
39,064.6 |
|
|
$ |
|
39,244.4 |
|
|
$ |
|
39,852.1 |
|
|
$ |
|
28,342.8 |
|
|
$ |
|
25,975.1 |
|
|
$ |
|
25,490.0 |
||||||||||||||
Average Tangible Common Equity (Non-GAAP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average total equity (GAAP) |
|
|
$ |
|
4,880.8 |
|
|
$ |
|
4,579.4 |
|
|
$ |
|
4,617.5 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,970.3 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,691.5 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,581.2 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,592.0 |
||||||||||||||
Less: Average noncontrolling interest(a) |
|
|
295.4 |
|
|
295.4 |
|
|
295.4 |
|
|
295.4 |
|
|
295.4 |
|
|
295.4 |
|
|
295.4 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Average preferred stock(a) |
|
|
95.6 |
|
|
95.6 |
|
|
95.6 |
|
|
95.6 |
|
|
95.6 |
|
|
95.6 |
|
|
95.6 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(E) Total average common equity |
|
|
4,489.8 |
|
|
4,188.3 |
|
|
4,226.5 |
|
|
2,579.3 |
|
|
2,300.4 |
|
|
2,190.1 |
|
|
2,201.0 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Average intangible assets (GAAP)(b) |
|
|
1,578.5 |
|
|
1,570.1 |
|
|
1,570.0 |
|
|
376.3 |
|
|
214.9 |
|
|
183.1 |
|
|
163.3 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(F) Average tangible common equity (Non-GAAP) |
|
|
$ |
|
2,911.3 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,618.2 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,656.5 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,203.0 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,085.5 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,007.0 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,037.6 |
||||||||||||||
Net Income Available to Common Shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(G) Net income available to common shareholders (annualized) |
|
|
$ |
|
425.0 |
|
|
$ |
|
591.6 |
|
|
$ |
|
538.8 |
|
|
$ |
|
159.3 |
|
|
$ |
|
220.8 |
|
|
$ |
|
79.7 |
|
|
$ |
|
216.3 |
||||||||||||||
Ratios |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(A)/(C) Total equity to total assets (GAAP) |
|
|
11.43 |
% |
|
|
|
11.67 |
% |
|
|
|
11.72 |
% |
|
|
|
11.06 |
% |
|
|
|
9.47 |
% |
|
|
|
10.08 |
% |
|
|
|
10.06 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||
(B)/(D) Tangible common equity to tangible assets (Non-GAAP) |
|
|
7.20 |
% |
|
|
|
7.12 |
% |
|
|
|
7.15 |
% |
|
|
|
6.57 |
% |
|
|
|
7.42 |
% |
|
|
|
7.82 |
% |
|
|
|
7.91 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||
(G)/(E) Return on average common equity (GAAP)(c) |
|
|
9.47 |
% |
|
|
|
14.13 |
% |
|
|
|
12.75 |
% |
|
|
|
6.18 |
% |
|
|
|
9.60 |
% |
|
|
|
3.64 |
% |
|
|
|
9.83 |
% |
|
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(G)/(F) Return on average tangible common equity (Non-GAAP)(c) |
|
|
14.60 |
% |
|
|
|
22.60 |
% |
|
|
|
20.28 |
% |
|
|
|
7.23 |
% |
|
|
|
10.59 |
% |
|
|
|
3.97 |
% |
|
|
|
10.62 |
% |
|
Certain numbers may not add due to rounding.
(a) |
Included in Total equity on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. |
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(b) |
Includes goodwill and other intangibles assets, net of amortization. |
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(c) |
For the nine months periods presented, each ratio is calculated using annualized year-to-date amounts. |
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL DATA OF IBKC
The following table presents selected historical consolidated financial data for IBKC as of and for the dates indicated. The selected consolidated financial data presented below as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 and for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 is derived from IBKCs audited consolidated financial statements incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The selected consolidated financial data as of December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 is derived from IBKCs audited consolidated financial statements, which are not included or incorporated by reference in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The selected consolidated financial data as of September 30, 2019 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 is derived from IBKCs unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements incorporated by reference into this proxy statement/prospectus. The selected consolidated financial data as of September 30, 2018 is derived from IBKCs unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements, which are not included or incorporated by reference in this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
Financial data as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 are unaudited, and are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year or any other interim period. Management of IBKC believes that such data reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of its results of operations and financial position as of the dates and for the periods indicated. You should not assume the results of operations for past periods and for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 indicate results for any future period.
The following information should be read in conjunction with the historical audited consolidated financial statements of IBKC and the related notes, including those contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and the historical unaudited consolidated financial statements of IBKC and the related notes, including those contained in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019, and the sections entitled Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for each such Annual Report and Quarterly Report, each of which is incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. See Where You Can Find More Information.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)(1)(2) |
As of and for the |
As of and for the Years ended December 31, |
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2019 |
2018 |
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
2015 |
2014 |
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Net Income |
|
|
$ |
|
301,579 |
|
|
$ |
|
240,210 |
|
|
$ |
|
370,249 |
|
|
$ |
|
142,413 |
|
|
$ |
|
186,777 |
|
|
$ |
|
142,844 |
|
|
$ |
|
105,382 |
||||||||||||||
Income available to common shareholders |
|
|
293,433 |
|
|
232,064 |
|
|
361,154 |
|
|
133,318 |
|
|
178,800 |
|
|
142,844 |
|
|
105,382 |
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Common Stock Data |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Earnings per common share |
|
|
$ |
|
5.47 |
|
|
$ |
|
4.17 |
|
|
$ |
|
6.50 |
|
|
$ |
|
2.61 |
|
|
$ |
|
4.32 |
|
|
$ |
|
3.69 |
|
|
$ |
|
3.31 |
||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per common share |
|
|
5.43 |
|
|
4.14 |
|
|
6.46 |
|
|
2.59 |
|
|
4.30 |
|
|
3.68 |
|
|
3.30 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared per common share |
|
|
1.31 |
|
|
1.15 |
|
|
1.56 |
|
|
1.46 |
|
|
1.40 |
|
|
1.36 |
|
|
1.36 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Book value per common share(3) |
|
|
77.58 |
|
|
68.03 |
|
|
71.61 |
|
|
66.17 |
|
|
62.68 |
|
|
58.87 |
|
|
55.37 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selected Average Balances |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total assets |
|
|
$ |
|
31,222,511 |
|
|
$ |
|
29,323,445 |
|
|
$ |
|
29,578,026 |
|
|
$ |
|
24,480,656 |
|
|
$ |
|
20,321,234 |
|
|
$ |
|
18,402,706 |
|
|
$ |
|
14,631,994 |
||||||||||||||
Total loans and leases, net of unearned income |
|
|
23,084,471 |
|
|
21,398,751 |
|
|
21,642,095 |
|
|
17,169,772 |
|
|
14,661,054 |
|
|
13,273,329 |
|
|
10,464,096 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities available-for-sale |
|
|
4,609,404 |
|
|
4,616,293 |
|
|
4,604,011 |
|
|
4,233,256 |
|
|
2,909,962 |
|
|
2,534,660 |
|
|
2,033,134 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings assets |
|
|
28,674,288 |
|
|
27,000,035 |
|
|
27,199,588 |
|
|
22,482,689 |
|
|
18,477,064 |
|
|
16,652,051 |
|
|
13,235,541 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total deposits |
|
|
24,126,483 |
|
|
22,730,374 |
|
|
22,920,474 |
|
|
18,971,764 |
|
|
16,225,140 |
|
|
15,152,126 |
|
|
11,662,530 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total borrowings |
|
|
2,408,949 |
|
|
2,453,296 |
|
|
2,444,236 |
|
|
1,760,180 |
|
|
1,230,382 |
|
|
814,231 |
|
|
1,117,244 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common equity |
|
|
4,009,613 |
|
|
3,724,240 |
|
|
3,750,631 |
|
|
3,376,253 |
|
|
2,524,996 |
|
|
2,229,528 |
|
|
1,707,359 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total equity |
|
|
4,205,285 |
|
|
3,856,337 |
|
|
3,882,728 |
|
|
3,508,350 |
|
|
2,637,594 |
|
|
2,261,034 |
|
|
1,707,359 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)(1)(2) |
As of and for the |
As of and for the Years ended December 31, |
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2019 |
2018 |
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
2015 |
2014 |
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Selected Period-End Balances |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total assets |
|
|
$ |
|
31,734,598 |
|
|
$ |
|
30,118,387 |
|
|
$ |
|
30,833,015 |
|
|
$ |
|
27,904,129 |
|
|
$ |
|
21,659,190 |
|
|
$ |
|
19,504,068 |
|
|
$ |
|
15,757,904 |
||||||||||||||
Total loans and leases, net of unearned income |
|
|
23,676,537 |
|
|
22,343,906 |
|
|
22,519,815 |
|
|
20,078,181 |
|
|
15,064,971 |
|
|
14,327,428 |
|
|
11,441,044 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities available-for-sale |
|
|
4,238,082 |
|
|
4,634,124 |
|
|
4,783,579 |
|
|
4,590,062 |
|
|
3,446,097 |
|
|
2,800,286 |
|
|
2,158,853 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings assets |
|
|
29,045,981 |
|
|
27,790,179 |
|
|
28,263,439 |
|
|
25,585,919 |
|
|
19,963,230 |
|
|
17,775,545 |
|
|
14,290,622 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total deposits |
|
|
24,977,285 |
|
|
23,193,446 |
|
|
23,763,431 |
|
|
21,466,717 |
|
|
17,408,283 |
|
|
16,178,748 |
|
|
12,520,525 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total borrowings |
|
|
1,892,251 |
|
|
2,709,529 |
|
|
2,649,033 |
|
|
2,487,132 |
|
|
1,138,089 |
|
|
667,064 |
|
|
1,248,996 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common equity |
|
|
4,054,815 |
|
|
3,810,264 |
|
|
3,924,180 |
|
|
3,564,694 |
|
|
2,807,597 |
|
|
2,422,023 |
|
|
1,852,148 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total equity |
|
|
4,283,300 |
|
|
3,942,361 |
|
|
4,056,277 |
|
|
3,696,791 |
|
|
2,939,694 |
|
|
2,498,835 |
|
|
1,852,148 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selected Ratios(4) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Return on average common equity(5)(8) |
|
|
9.78 |
% |
|
|
|
8.33 |
% |
|
|
|
9.63 |
% |
|
|
|
3.95 |
% |
|
|
|
7.08 |
% |
|
|
|
6.41 |
% |
|
|
|
6.17 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||
Return on average assets(6)(8) |
|
|
1.29 |
|
|
1.10 |
|
|
1.25 |
|
|
0.58 |
|
|
0.92 |
|
|
0.78 |
|
|
0.72 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest margin(7)(8)(9) |
|
|
3.54 |
|
|
3.72 |
|
|
3.75 |
|
|
3.64 |
|
|
3.56 |
|
|
3.58 |
|
|
3.51 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allowance for loan and lease losses to loans and leases at end of period |
|
|
0.62 |
|
|
0.61 |
|
|
0.62 |
|
|
0.70 |
|
|
0.96 |
|
|
0.97 |
|
|
1.14 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net charge-offs to average loans and leases(8) |
|
|
0.14 |
|
|
0.16 |
|
|
0.15 |
|
|
0.33 |
|
|
0.23 |
|
|
0.08 |
|
|
0.05 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total period-end equity to period-end assets |
|
|
13.50 |
|
|
13.09 |
|
|
13.16 |
|
|
13.25 |
|
|
13.57 |
|
|
12.81 |
|
|
11.75 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tangible common equity to tangible assets(10) |
|
|
9.05 |
|
|
8.69 |
|
|
8.84 |
|
|
8.61 |
|
|
9.82 |
|
|
8.86 |
|
|
8.59 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common equity tier 1 ratio |
|
|
10.41 |
|
|
10.79 |
|
|
10.72 |
|
|
10.57 |
|
|
11.84 |
|
|
10.10 |
|
|
N/A |
N/A-not applicable
NM-not meaningful
(1) |
Certain balances and amounts have been restated for the effect of the adoption of ASU No. 2014-01 on January 1, 2015. |
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(2) |
The 2018 data is impacted by IBKCs acquisition of Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust Company on March 23, 2018 and SolomonParks Title & Escrow, LLC on January 12, 2018. The 2017 data is impacted by IBKCs acquisition of Sabadell United Bank, N.A. on July 31, 2017. The 2015 data is impacted by IBKCs acquisitions of Florida Bank Group, Inc. on February 28, 2015, Old Florida Bancshares, Inc. on March 31, 2015, and Georgia Commerce Bancshares, Inc. on May 31, 2015. The 2014 data is impacted by IBKCs acquisitions of certain assets and liabilities of Trust One BankMemphis Operations on January 17, 2014, Teche Holding Company on May 31, 2014, and First Private Holdings, Inc. on June 30, 2014. |
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(3) |
Shares used for book value purposes are net of shares held in treasury at the end of 2014. |
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(4) |
With the exception of end-of-period ratios, all ratios are based on average daily balances during the respective periods. |
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(5) |
Calculated using net income available to common shareholders divided by average common equity. |
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(6) |
Calculated using net income divided by average assets. |
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(7) |
Calculated using the tax benefit associated with related income sources that are tax-exempt using a rate of 21% for 2018 and a rate of 35% for prior years, which approximates the marginal tax rate. |
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(8) |
For the interim periods presented, each ratio is calculated using annualized year-to-date amounts. |
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(9) |
Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percentage of average earning assets. |
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(10) |
Represents a non-GAAP measure. Reconciliation to total equity to total assets (GAAP) appears below. |
Certain numbers may not add to total due to rounding.
Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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(Dollars in thousands) |
As of and for the |
As of and for the Years Ended December 31, |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 |
2018 |
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
2015 |
2014 |
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Tangible Common Equity (Non-GAAP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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(A) Total equity (GAAP) |
|
|
$ |
|
4,283,300 |
|
|
$ |
|
3,942,361 |
|
|
$ |
|
4,056,277 |
|
|
$ |
|
3,696,791 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,939,694 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,498,835 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,852,148 |
||||||||||||||
Less: Preferred Stock(1) |
|
|
228,485 |
|
|
132,097 |
|
|
132,097 |
|
|
132,097 |
|
|
132,097 |
|
|
76,812 |
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total common equity |
|
|
4,054,815 |
|
|
3,810,264 |
|
|
3,924,180 |
|
|
3,564,694 |
|
|
2,807,597 |
|
|
2,422,023 |
|
|
1,852,148 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Intangible assets (GAAP)(2) |
|
|
1,301,348 |
|
|
1,305,915 |
|
|
1,315,462 |
|
|
1,271,807 |
|
|
755,765 |
|
|
761,871 |
|
|
544,632 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(B) Tangible common equity (Non-GAAP) |
|
|
2,753,467 |
|
|
2,504,349 |
|
|
2,608,718 |
|
|
2,292,887 |
|
|
2,051,832 |
|
|
1,660,152 |
|
|
1,307,516 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tangible Assets (Non-GAAP) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(C) Total assets (GAAP) |
|
|
$ |
|
31,734,598 |
|
|
$ |
|
30,118,387 |
|
|
$ |
|
30,833,015 |
|
|
$ |
|
27,904,129 |
|
|
$ |
|
21,659,190 |
|
|
$ |
|
19,504,068 |
|
|
$ |
|
15,757,904 |
||||||||||||||
Less: Intangible assets (GAAP)(2) |
|
|
1,301,348 |
|
|
1,305,915 |
|
|
1,315,462 |
|
|
1,271,807 |
|
|
755,765 |
|
|
761,871 |
|
|
544,632 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(D) Tangible assets (Non-GAAP) |
|
|
30,433,250 |
|
|
28,812,472 |
|
|
29,517,553 |
|
|
26,632,322 |
|
|
20,903,425 |
|
|
18,742,197 |
|
|
15,213,272 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratios |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(A)/(C) Total equity to total assets (GAAP) |
|
|
13.50 |
% |
|
|
|
13.09 |
% |
|
|
|
13.16 |
% |
|
|
|
13.25 |
% |
|
|
|
13.57 |
% |
|
|
|
12.81 |
% |
|
|
|
11.75 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||
(B)/(D) Tangible common equity to tangible assets (Non-GAAP) |
|
|
9.05 |
% |
|
|
|
8.69 |
% |
|
|
|
8.84 |
% |
|
|
|
8.61 |
% |
|
|
|
9.82 |
% |
|
|
|
8.86 |
% |
|
|
|
8.59 |
% |
|
(1) |
Included in total shareholders equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. |
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(2) |
Includes goodwill and other acquisition-related intangible assets, net of amortization. |
Certain numbers may not add to total due to rounding.
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SELECTED UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table shows unaudited pro forma financial information about the financial condition and results of operations, including per share data, after giving effect to the merger between First Horizon and IBKC as well as the purchase of certain branches of SunTrust Bank by First Horizon (the SunTrust Purchase) and other pro forma adjustments. The unaudited pro forma financial information assumes that the IBKC merger and the SunTrust Purchase are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting, and the assets and liabilities of IBKC and the purchased branches of SunTrust Bank will generally be recorded by First Horizon at their respective fair values as of the date the transactions were or are (as applicable) completed. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet gives effect to the transactions as if the transactions had occurred on September 30, 2019. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined income statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, and the year ended December 31, 2018, give effect to the transactions as if the transactions had become effective at January 1, 2018. The unaudited selected pro forma combined financial information has been derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes of First Horizon, which are incorporated in this joint proxy statement/prospectus by reference, the consolidated financial statements and related notes of IBKC, which are incorporated in this joint proxy statement/prospectus by reference, and the more detailed unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, including the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. See Where You Can Find More Information beginning on page 216 and Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements beginning on page 161.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only and does not indicate the financial results of the combined company had the companies actually been combined at the beginning of each period presented, nor the impact of possible business model changes. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information also does not consider any potential effects of changes in market conditions on revenues, expense efficiencies, asset dispositions, and share repurchases, among other factors, including those discussed in the section entitled Risk Factors beginning on page 43. In addition, as explained in more detail in the accompanying notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements beginning on page 161, the preliminary allocation of the pro forma purchase prices reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information are subject to adjustment and may vary materially from the actual purchase price allocations that will be recorded upon completion of the merger and the SunTrust Purchase.
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Net interest income |
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$ |
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1,686,264 |
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2,281,778 |
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70,504 |
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47,385 |
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1,615,760 |
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2,234,393 |
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Noninterest income |
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661,549 |
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896,143 |
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1,451,741 |
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2,010,707 |
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825,568 |
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1,119,829 |
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Income taxes |
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191,746 |
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190,669 |
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$ |
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633,822 |
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$ |
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929,160 |
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$ |
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8,856,934 |
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54,916,004 |
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77,791,026 |
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59,431,968 |
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2,601,276 |
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8,831,194 |
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COMPARATIVE HISTORICAL AND UNAUDITED PRO FORMA PER SHARE DATA
The historical per share data for First Horizon common stock and IBKC common stock below has been derived from the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of each of First Horizon and IBKC as of and for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 and the audited consolidated financial statements of each of First Horizon and IBKC as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018, each of which is incorporated by reference herein.
The unaudited pro forma combined per share data set forth below gives effect to the merger as if it had occurred on January 1, 2018, the beginning of the earliest period presented, in the case of continuing net income per share data, and as of September 30, 2019, in the case of book value per share data, assuming that each outstanding share of IBKC common stock had been converted into shares of First Horizon common stock based on the exchange ratio of 4.584 shares of First Horizon common stock for each share of IBKC common stock. The unaudited pro forma combined per share data has been derived from the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for each of First Horizon and IBKC as of and for the nine (9) months ended September 30, 2019 and the audited consolidated financial statements for each of First Horizon and IBKC as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018.
The unaudited pro forma combined per share data has been derived using the acquisition method of accounting. See Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements beginning on page 161 for more information. Accordingly, the pro forma adjustments reflect the assets and liabilities of IBKC and the purchased branches of SunTrust Bank at their preliminary estimated fair values. Differences between these preliminary estimates and the final values in acquisition accounting will occur and these differences could have a material impact on the unaudited pro forma combined per share information set forth below.
The unaudited pro forma combined per share data does not purport to represent the actual results of operations that the combined company would have achieved had the merger been completed during these periods or to project the future results of operations that the combined company may achieve after the merger and asset purchase.
The unaudited pro forma combined per share equivalent data set forth below shows the effect of the merger from the perspective of a holder of IBKC common stock. The information was calculated by multiplying the unaudited pro forma combined per share data by the exchange ratio of 4.584.
You should read the information below in conjunction with the selected consolidated historical financial data included elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus and the historical consolidated financial statements of First Horizon and IBKC and related notes that have been filed with the SEC, certain of which are incorporated by reference herein. See Selected Consolidated Historical Financial Data of First Horizon, Selected Consolidated Historical Financial Data of IBKC and Where You Can Find More Information beginning on pages 31, 34, and 216, respectively. The unaudited pro forma combined per share data and the unaudited pro forma combined per share equivalent data has been derived from, and should be read in conjunction with, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information and related notes included in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. See Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements beginning on page 161, which are based on and should be read in conjunction with (i) the historical audited consolidated financial statements of First Horizon and the related notes included in First Horizons Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and the historical unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and related notes included in First Horizons Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019, each of which is incorporated by reference herein, and (ii) the historical audited consolidated financial statements of IBKC and the related notes included in IBKCs Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and the historical unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and related notes included in IBKCs Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019, each of which is incorporated by reference herein.
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1.01 |
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1.01 |
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5.47 |
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1.10 |
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5.04 |
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1.00 |
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1.00 |
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5.43 |
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1.10 |
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5.04 |
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0.42 |
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0.42 |
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1.31 |
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0.42 |
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14.80 |
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14.80 |
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77.58 |
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15.32 |
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1.66 |
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1.66 |
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6.50 |
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1.59 |
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1.65 |
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1.65 |
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6.46 |
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1.58 |
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7.24 |
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0.48 |
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0.48 |
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1.56 |
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0.48 |
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Some of the statements contained or incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Words such as anticipate, estimate, continue, expect, project, intend, plan, believe, target, objective, goal, positions, prospects, potential, will, would, should, could, may and words and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussions regarding timing of completion of the merger, expected benefits of the merger and the future operating or financial performance of First Horizon, IBKC or the combined company identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are managements present expectations or forecasts of future events and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. In addition to the factors relating to the merger discussed under the caption Risk Factors beginning on page 43 and the factors previously disclosed in First Horizons and IBKCs reports filed with the SEC, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements:
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the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the transaction) and shareholder approvals or to satisfy any of the other conditions to the completion of the merger on a timely basis or at all; |
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the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of the two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors in the areas where First Horizon and IBKC do business; |
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potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; |
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the ability to complete the transaction and integration of First Horizon and IBKC successfully, which may take longer than anticipated or be more costly than anticipated or have unanticipated adverse results relating to First Horizons or IBKCs existing businesses; |
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other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, technological and geopolitical factors affecting First Horizons or IBKCs operations, pricing and services. |
For any forward-looking statements made in this joint proxy statement/prospectus or in any documents incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus, First Horizon and IBKC claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus or the dates of the documents incorporated by reference in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. Except as required by applicable law, neither First Horizon nor IBKC undertakes to update these forward-looking statements to reflect facts, circumstances, assumptions or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.
For additional information about factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please see the reports that First Horizon and IBKC have filed with the SEC as described under Where You Can Find More Information beginning on page 216.
We expressly qualify in their entirety all forward-looking statements attributable to either of us or any person acting on our behalf by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
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In addition to the other information contained in or incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus, including the matters addressed under the caption Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements beginning on page 41, you should carefully consider the following risk factors in deciding whether to vote for the approval of the merger agreement and, for the First Horizon shareholders, the approval of the First Horizon charter amendment proposal.
Because the market price of First Horizon common stock may fluctuate, holders of IBKC common stock cannot be certain of the market value of the merger consideration they will receive.
In the merger, each share of IBKC common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time (other than certain shares held by First Horizon or IBKC) will be converted into 4.584 shares of First Horizon common stock. This exchange ratio is fixed and will not be adjusted for changes in the market price of either First Horizon common stock or IBKC common stock. Changes in the price of First Horizon common stock between now and the time of the merger will affect the value that holders of IBKC common stock will receive in the merger. Neither First Horizon nor IBKC is permitted to terminate the merger agreement as a result of any increase or decrease in the market price of First Horizon common stock or IBKC common stock.
Stock price changes may result from a variety of factors, including general market and economic conditions, changes in IBKCs and First Horizons businesses, operations and prospects and regulatory considerations, many of which factors are beyond IBKCs and First Horizons control. Therefore, at the time of the First Horizon special meeting and the IBKC special meeting, holders of First Horizon common stock and holders of IBKC common stock will not know the market value of the consideration that IBKC shareholders will receive at the effective time. You should obtain current market quotations for shares of First Horizon common stock and for shares of IBKC common stock.
The market price of First Horizon common stock after the merger may be affected by factors different from those affecting the shares of IBKC common stock or First Horizon common stock currently.
In the merger, holders of IBKC common stock will become holders of First Horizon common stock. First Horizons business differs from that of IBKC. Accordingly, the results of operations of the combined company and the market price of First Horizon common stock after the completion of the merger may be affected by factors different from those currently affecting the independent results of operations of each of First Horizon and IBKC. For a discussion of the businesses of First Horizon and IBKC and of certain factors to consider in connection with those businesses, see the documents incorporated by reference in this joint proxy statement/prospectus and referred to under Where You Can Find More Information beginning on page 216.
The fairness opinions delivered by Morgan Stanley and KBW and Goldman Sachs, respectively, to First Horizons and IBKCs respective boards of directors prior to the entry into the merger agreement will not reflect changes in circumstances that may have occurred since the dates of the opinions.
The respective boards of directors of First Horizon and IBKC have not obtained updated fairness opinions either as of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus or as of any other date subsequent to the dates of such opinions from Morgan Stanley, which is First Horizons financial advisor, or from KBW or Goldman Sachs, each of which is IBKCs financial advisor. Changes in the operations and prospects of First Horizon or IBKC, general market and economic conditions and other factors which may be beyond the control of First Horizon and IBKC, may have altered the value of First Horizon or IBKC or the prices of shares of First Horizon common stock and shares of IBKC common stock as of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, or may alter such
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values and prices by the time the merger is completed. The opinions do not speak as of any date other than the dates of those opinions.
Combining First Horizon and IBKC may be more difficult, costly or time consuming than expected and First Horizon and IBKC may fail to realize the anticipated benefits of the merger.
The success of the merger will depend, in part, on the ability to realize the anticipated cost savings from combining the businesses of First Horizon and IBKC. To realize the anticipated benefits and cost savings from the merger, First Horizon and IBKC must integrate and combine their businesses in a manner that permits those cost savings to be realized, without adversely affecting current revenues and future growth. If First Horizon and IBKC are not able to successfully achieve these objectives, the anticipated benefits of the merger may not be realized fully or at all or may take longer to realize than expected. In addition, the actual cost savings of the merger could be less than anticipated, and integration may result in additional and unforeseen expenses.
An inability to realize the full extent of the anticipated benefits of the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, as well as any delays encountered in the integration process, could have an adverse effect upon the revenues, levels of expenses and operating results of the combined company, which may adversely affect the value of the common stock of the combined company after the completion of the merger.
First Horizon and IBKC have operated and, until the completion of the merger, must continue to operate, independently. It is possible that the integration process could result in the loss of key employees, the disruption of each companys ongoing businesses or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies that adversely affect the companies ability to maintain relationships with clients, customers, depositors and employees or to achieve the anticipated benefits and cost savings of the merger. Integration efforts between the two companies may also divert management attention and resources. These integration matters could have an adverse effect on each of First Horizon and IBKC during this transition period and for an undetermined period after completion of the merger on the combined company.
Furthermore, the board of directors and executive leadership of the combined company will consist of former directors and executive officers from each of First Horizon and IBKC. Combining the boards of directors and management teams of each company into a single board and a single management team could require the reconciliation of differing priorities and philosophies.
The combined company may be unable to retain First Horizon and/or IBKC personnel successfully after the merger is completed.
The success of the merger will depend in part on the combined companys ability to retain the talents and dedication of key employees currently employed by First Horizon and IBKC. It is possible that these employees may decide not to remain with First Horizon or IBKC, as applicable, while the merger is pending or with the combined company after the merger is consummated. If First Horizon and IBKC are unable to retain key employees, including management, who are critical to the successful integration and future operations of the companies, First Horizon and IBKC could face disruptions in their operations, loss of existing customers, loss of key information, expertise or know-how and unanticipated additional recruitment costs. In addition, if key employees terminate their employment, the combined companys business activities may be adversely affected and managements attention may be diverted from successfully integrating First Horizon and IBKC to hiring suitable replacements, all of which may cause the combined companys business to suffer. In addition, First Horizon and IBKC may not be able to locate or retain suitable replacements for any key employees who leave either company. For more information, see Governance of the Combined Company After the MergerChairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and Governance of the Combined Company After the MergerManagement Team each beginning on page 130.
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Regulatory approvals may not be received, may take longer than expected or may impose conditions that are not presently anticipated or that could have an adverse effect on the combined company following the merger.
Before the merger and the bank merger may be completed, various approvals, consents and non-objections must be obtained from the Federal Reserve Board and various other bank regulatory, antitrust, insurance and other authorities in the United States. In determining whether to grant these approvals, such regulatory authorities consider a variety of factors, including the regulatory standing of each party and the factors described under The MergerRegulatory Approvals beginning on page 132. These approvals could be delayed or not obtained at all, including due to: an adverse development in either partys regulatory standing or in any other factors considered by regulators when granting such approvals; governmental, political or community group inquiries, investigations or opposition; or changes in legislation or the political environment generally. The Federal Reserve Board has stated that if material weaknesses are identified by examiners before a banking organization applies to engage in expansionary activity, the Federal Reserve Board will expect the banking organization to resolve all such weaknesses before applying for such expansionary activity. The Federal Reserve Board has also stated that if issues arise during the processing of an application for expansionary activity, it will expect the applicant banking organization to withdraw its application pending resolution of any supervisory concerns.
The approvals that are granted may impose terms and conditions, limitations, obligations or costs, or place restrictions on the conduct of the combined companys business or require changes to the terms of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. There can be no assurance that regulators will not impose any such conditions, limitations, obligations or restrictions and that such conditions, limitations, obligations or restrictions will not have the effect of delaying the completion of any of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, imposing additional material costs on or materially limiting the revenues of the combined company following the merger or otherwise reduce the anticipated benefits of the merger if the merger were consummated successfully within the expected timeframe. In addition, there can be no assurance that any such conditions, terms, obligations or restrictions will not result in the delay or abandonment of the merger. Additionally, the completion of the merger is conditioned on the absence of certain orders, injunctions or decrees by any court or regulatory agency of competent jurisdiction that would prohibit or make illegal the completion of any of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.
In addition, despite the parties commitments to use their reasonable best efforts to comply with conditions imposed by regulators, under the terms of the merger agreement, neither First Horizon nor IBKC will be required, and neither party will be permitted without the prior written consent of the other party, to take actions or agree to conditions that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the combined company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, after giving effect to the merger. See The MergerRegulatory Approvals beginning on page 132.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information included in this joint proxy statement/prospectus is preliminary and the actual financial condition and results of operations of the combined company after the merger may differ materially.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information in this joint proxy statement/prospectus is presented for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of what the combined companys actual financial condition or results of operations would have been had the merger been completed on the dates indicated. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information reflects adjustments, which are based upon preliminary estimates, to record the IBKC identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value and the resulting goodwill recognized. The purchase price allocation reflected in this document is preliminary, and final allocation of the purchase price will be based upon the actual purchase price and the fair value of the assets and liabilities of IBKC as of the date of the completion of the merger. Accordingly, the final acquisition accounting adjustments may differ materially from the pro forma adjustments
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reflected in this document. For more information, see Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements beginning on page 161.
Certain of First Horizons and IBKCs directors and executive officers may have interests in the merger that may differ from the interests of holders of First Horizon common stock and holders of IBKC common stock.
Holders of First Horizon common stock and holders of IBKC common stock should be aware that some of First Horizons and IBKCs directors and executive officers may have interests in the merger and have arrangements that are different from, or in addition to, those of holders of First Horizon common stock and holders of IBKC common stock. These interests and arrangements may create potential conflicts of interest. The First Horizon and IBKC boards of directors were aware of these respective interests and considered these interests, among other matters, when making their decisions to approve the merger agreement, and in recommending that holders of common stock vote to approve the merger agreement. For a more complete description of these interests, please see The MergerInterests of Certain First Horizon Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger beginning on page 112 and The MergerInterests of Certain IBKC Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger beginning on page 119.
The merger agreement may be terminated in accordance with its terms and the merger may not be completed.
The merger agreement is subject to a number of conditions which must be fulfilled in order to complete the merger. Those conditions include: (i) the approval of the First Horizon merger proposal and the First Horizon charter amendment proposal by the requisite vote of the First Horizon shareholders; (ii) the approval of the IBKC merger proposal by the requisite vote of the IBKC shareholders; (iii) authorization for listing on the NYSE of the shares of First Horizon common stock and rollover First Horizon preferred stock (or depositary shares in respect thereof) to be issued in the merger; (iv) the receipt of all required regulatory approvals which are necessary to close the merger and the bank merger and the expiration of all statutory waiting periods without the imposition of any materially burdensome regulatory condition; (v) the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-4, of which this joint proxy statement/prospectus is a part, and the absence of a stop order or proceeding initiated or threatened by the SEC for that purpose; (vi) the absence of any order, injunction, decree or other legal restraint preventing the completion of the merger or any of the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement or making the completion of the merger illegal; (vii) subject to certain exceptions, the accuracy of the representations and warranties of each party, generally subject to a material adverse effect qualification; (viii) the prior performance in all material respects by each party of the obligations required to be performed by it at or prior to the closing date; and (ix) receipt by each party of an opinion from its counsel to the effect that the merger will qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code.
These conditions to the closing may not be fulfilled in a timely manner or at all, and, accordingly, the merger may not be completed. In addition, the parties can mutually decide to terminate the merger agreement at any time, before or after shareholder approval, or First Horizon or IBKC may elect to terminate the merger agreement in certain other circumstances. See The Merger AgreementTermination of the Merger Agreement beginning on page 153.
Failure to complete the merger could negatively impact First Horizon or IBKC.
If the merger agreement is not completed for any reason, including as a result of First Horizon shareholders failing to approve either the First Horizon merger proposal or the First Horizon charter amendment or IBKC shareholders failing to approve the IBKC merger proposal, there may be various adverse consequences and First Horizon and/or IBKC may experience negative reactions from the financial markets and from their respective customers and employees. For example, First
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Horizons or IBKCs businesses may have been impacted adversely by the failure to pursue other beneficial opportunities due to the focus of management on the merger, without realizing any of the anticipated benefits of completing the merger. Additionally, if the merger agreement is terminated, the market price of First Horizon common stock or IBKC common stock could decline to the extent that current market prices reflect a market assumption that the merger will be beneficial and will be completed. First Horizon and/or IBKC also could be subject to litigation related to any failure to complete the merger or to proceedings commenced against First Horizon or IBKC to perform their respective obligations under the merger agreement. If the merger agreement is terminated under certain circumstances, either First Horizon or IBKC may be required to pay a termination fee of $156 million to the other party.
Additionally, each of First Horizon and IBKC has incurred and will incur substantial expenses in connection with the negotiation and completion of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, as well as the costs and expenses of preparing, filing, printing and mailing this joint proxy statement/prospectus, and all filing and other fees paid in connection with the merger. If the merger is not completed, First Horizon and IBKC would have to pay these expenses without realizing the expected benefits of the merger.
First Horizon and IBKC will be subject to business uncertainties and contractual restrictions while the merger is pending.
Uncertainty about the effect of the merger on employees and customers may have an adverse effect on First Horizon or IBKC. These uncertainties may impair First Horizons or IBKCs ability to attract, retain and motivate key personnel until the merger is completed, and could cause customers and others that deal with First Horizon or IBKC to seek to change existing business relationships with First Horizon or IBKC. In addition, subject to certain exceptions, First Horizon and IBKC have agreed to operate their respective businesses in the ordinary course prior to the closing, and each party is restricted from making certain acquisitions and taking other specified actions without the consent of the other party until the merger is completed. These restrictions may prevent First Horizon and/or IBKC from pursuing attractive business opportunities that may arise prior to the completion of the merger. See The Merger AgreementCovenants and Agreements beginning on page 145 for a description of the restrictive covenants applicable to First Horizon and IBKC.
The merger agreement contains provisions that could discourage a potential competing acquirer that might be willing to pay more to acquire or merge with either First Horizon or IBKC.
The merger agreement contains provisions that restrict each of First Horizons and IBKCs ability to, among other things, initiate, solicit, knowingly encourage or knowingly facilitate, inquiries or proposals with respect to, or, subject to certain exceptions generally related to the exercise of fiduciary duties by each respective board of directors, engage in any negotiations concerning, or provide any confidential or nonpublic information or data relating to, any alternative acquisition proposals. These provisions, which include a $156 million termination fee payable under certain circumstances, might discourage a potential competing acquirer that might have an interest in acquiring all or a significant part of First Horizon or IBKC from considering or proposing that acquisition even if, in the case of a potential acquisition of IBKC, it were prepared to pay consideration with a higher per share price to IBKC shareholders than what is contemplated in the merger, or might result in a potential competing acquirer proposing to pay a lower per share price to acquire First Horizon or IBKC than it might otherwise have proposed to pay. For more information, see The Merger AgreementAgreement Not to Solicit Other Offers; Termination; Effect of Termination; Termination Fee and The Merger AgreementShareholder Meetings and Recommendation of First Horizons and IBKCs Boards of Directors beginning on pages 151 and 150, respectively.
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The shares of First Horizon common stock to be received by holders of IBKC common stock as a result of the merger will have different rights from the shares of IBKC common stock.
In the merger, holders of IBKC common stock will become holders of First Horizon common stock and their rights as shareholders will be governed by Tennessee law and the governing documents of the combined company. The rights associated with First Horizon common stock are different from the rights associated with IBKC common stock. See Comparison of Shareholders Rights beginning on page 199 for a discussion of the different rights associated with First Horizon common stock.
First Horizon and IBKC will incur transaction and integration costs in connection with the merger.
First Horizon and IBKC have incurred and expect to incur significant, non-recurring costs in connection with negotiating the merger agreement and closing the merger. In addition, the combined company will incur integration costs following the completion of the merger as First Horizon and IBKC integrate their businesses, including facilities and systems consolidation costs and employment-related costs. There can be no assurances that the expected benefits and efficiencies related to the integration of the businesses will be realized to offset these transaction and integration costs over time. First Horizon and IBKC may also incur additional costs to maintain employee morale and to retain key employees. First Horizon and IBKC will also incur significant legal, financial advisory, accounting, banking and consulting fees, fees relating to regulatory filings and notices, SEC filing fees, printing and mailing fees and other costs associated with the merger. Some of these costs are payable regardless of whether the merger is completed. See The Merger AgreementExpenses and Fees beginning on page 155.
In connection with the merger, First Horizon will assume IBKCs outstanding debt obligations and preferred stock, and the combined companys level of indebtedness following the completion of the merger could adversely affect the combined companys ability to raise additional capital and to meet its obligations under its existing indebtedness.
In connection with the merger, First Horizon will assume IBKCs outstanding indebtedness and IBKCs obligations related to its outstanding preferred stock. First Horizons existing debt, together with any future incurrence of additional indebtedness, and the assumption of IBKCs outstanding preferred stock, could have important consequences for the combined companys creditors and the combined companys shareholders. For example, it could:
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Following completion of the merger, holders of First Horizon common stock will be subject to the prior dividend and liquidation rights of the holders of the First Horizon preferred stock and the rollover First Horizon preferred stock that First Horizon will issue upon completion of the merger. Holders of shares of IBKC preferred stock, which will be converted into rollover First Horizon preferred stock, as well as holders of shares of First Horizon preferred stock and any shares of preferred stock that First Horizon may issue in the future, would receive, upon the combined companys voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up, before any payment is
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made to holders of First Horizon common stock, their liquidation preferences as well as any accrued and unpaid distributions. These payments would reduce the remaining amount of the combined companys assets, if any, available for distribution to holders of its common stock.
General market conditions and unpredictable factors, including conditions and factors different from those affecting IBKC preferred stock and IBKC depositary shares currently, could adversely affect market prices for rollover First Horizon preferred stock and rollover First Horizon depositary shares once the rollover First Horizon preferred stock is issued.
There can be no assurance about the market prices for the rollover First Horizon preferred stock that will be issued upon completion of the merger or the rollover First Horizon depositary shares. Several factors, many of which are beyond the control of First Horizon, could influence the market prices of the rollover First Horizon preferred stock and the rollover First Horizon depositary shares, including:
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Shares of rollover First Horizon preferred stock will be equity interests and will not constitute indebtedness. As such, rollover First Horizon preferred stock and rollover First Horizon depositary shares will rank junior to all indebtedness of, and other non-equity claims on, the combined company with respect to assets available to satisfy claims. The market prices for the rollover First Horizon preferred stock and rollover First Horizon depositary shares following the merger may be affected by factors different from those currently affecting the IBKC preferred stock and IBKC depositary shares.
Holders of First Horizon and IBKC common stock will have a reduced ownership and voting interest in the combined company after the merger and will exercise less influence over management.
Holders of First Horizon and IBKC common stock currently have the right to vote in the election of the board of directors and on other matters affecting First Horizon and IBKC, respectively. When the merger is completed, each IBKC shareholder will become a shareholder of First Horizon, and each holder of First Horizon common stock and each holder of IBKC common stock will become a holder of common stock of the combined company, with a percentage ownership of the combined company that is smaller than the shareholders percentage ownership of either First Horizon or IBKC individually, as applicable, prior to the consummation of the merger. Based on the number of shares of First Horizon and IBKC common stock outstanding as of the close of business on the respective record date, and based on the number of shares of First Horizon common stock expected to be issued in the merger, the former holders of IBKC common stock, as a group, are estimated to own approximately forty-four percent (44%) of the outstanding shares of the combined company immediately after the merger and current holders of First Horizon common stock as a group are estimated to own approximately fifty-six percent (56%) of the outstanding shares of the combined
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company immediately after the merger. Because of this, holders of IBKC common stock may have less influence on the management and policies of the combined company than they now have on the management and policies of IBKC, and holders of First Horizon common stock may have less influence on the management and policies of the combined company than they now have on the management and policies of First Horizon.
Holders of First Horizon common stock and holders of IBKC common stock will not have dissenters rights or appraisal rights in the merger.
Appraisal rights (also known as dissenters rights) are statutory rights that, if applicable under law, enable shareholders to dissent from an extraordinary transaction, such as a merger, and to demand that the corporation pay the fair value for their shares as determined by a court in a judicial proceeding instead of receiving the consideration offered to shareholders in connection with the extraordinary transaction.
Under Section 48-23-102 of the TBCA, the holders of First Horizon common stock will not be entitled to dissenters rights in connection with the merger with respect to shares of any class or series that remain outstanding after completion of the merger. If the merger is completed, holders of First Horizon common stock will not receive any consideration, and their shares of First Horizon common stock will remain outstanding and will constitute shares of the combined company. Accordingly, holders of First Horizon common stock are not entitled to any dissenters rights in connection with the merger.
Under Part 13 of the LBCA, the holders of IBKC common stock will not be entitled to appraisal rights in connection with the merger if, on the record date for the IBKC special meeting, IBKCs shares are traded in an organized market that has at least two thousand (2,000) shareholders and a market value of at least $20 million. IBKC common stock is currently listed on the NASDAQ, a national securities exchange, and is expected to continue to be so listed on the record date for the IBKC special meeting. Accordingly, the holders of IBKC common stock are not entitled to any appraisal rights in connection with the merger.
Holders of record of IBKC preferred stock are entitled to exercise appraisal rights in connection with the merger, provided the proper procedures of Part 13 of the LBCA are followed. DTC, as nominee for the depository, is the holder of record of the shares of IBKC preferred stock as of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
The IBKC depositary shares are not a class or series of shares issued by IBKC and thus appraisal rights under Part 13 of the LBCA do not independently apply to the depositary shares. Accordingly, to exercise or to direct the depository to exercise appraisal rights with respect to the IBKC preferred stock, holders of depositary shares will be required to follow the procedures provided by the depository with respect thereto and in accordance with requirements of Louisiana law.
Shareholder litigation could prevent or delay the completion of the merger or otherwise negatively impact the business and operations of First Horizon and IBKC.
Shareholders of First Horizon and/or IBKC may file lawsuits against First Horizon, IBKC and/or the directors and officers of either company in connection with the merger. One of the conditions to the closing is that no order, injunction or decree issued by any court or governmental entity of competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint preventing the consummation of the merger or any of the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement be in effect. If any plaintiff were successful in obtaining an injunction prohibiting First Horizon or IBKC defendants from completing the merger pursuant to the merger agreement, then such injunction may delay or prevent the effectiveness of the merger and could result in significant costs to First Horizon and/or IBKC, including any cost associated with the indemnification of directors and officers of each company. If a lawsuit is filed, First Horizon and IBKC may incur costs in connection with the defense or settlement of any shareholder lawsuits filed in connection with the merger. Such litigation could
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have an adverse effect on the financial condition and results of operations of First Horizon and IBKC and could prevent or delay the completion of the merger.
Risks Relating to First Horizons Business
You should read and consider risk factors specific to First Horizons business that will also affect the combined company after the merger. These risks are described in the sections entitled Risk Factors in First Horizons Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and in other documents incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. Please see the section entitled Where You Can Find More Information beginning on page 216 of this joint proxy statement/prospectus for the location of information incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
Risks Relating to IBKCs Business
You should read and consider risk factors specific to IBKCs business that will also affect the combined company after the merger. These risks are described in the sections entitled Risk Factors in IBKCs Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and in other documents incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. Please see the section entitled Where You Can Find More Information beginning on page 216 of this joint proxy statement/prospectus for the location of information incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
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THE FIRST HORIZON SPECIAL MEETING
This section contains information for holders of First Horizon common stock and First Horizon preferred stock about the special meeting that First Horizon has called to allow holders of First Horizon common stock to consider and vote on the First Horizon merger proposal and other related matters. This joint proxy statement/prospectus is accompanied by a notice of the First Horizon special meeting, and a form of proxy card that the First Horizon board of directors is soliciting for use by holders of First Horizon common stock at the special meeting and at any adjournments or postponements of the special meeting.
Date, Time and Place of the Meeting
The First Horizon special meeting will be held on [ ] at [ ], at [ ] local time.
At the First Horizon special meeting, holders of First Horizon common stock will be asked to consider and vote upon the following proposals:
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the First Horizon adjournment proposal. |
Recommendation of First Horizons Board of Directors
The First Horizon board of directors recommends that you vote FOR the First Horizon merger proposal, FOR the First Horizon charter amendment proposal, FOR the First Horizon compensation proposal and FOR the First Horizon adjournment proposal. See The MergerFirst Horizons Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of First Horizons Board of Directors beginning on page 74 for a more detailed discussion of the First Horizon board of directors recommendation.
The First Horizon board of directors has fixed the close of business on [ ] as the record date for determination of holders of First Horizon common stock entitled to notice of and to vote at the First Horizon special meeting. As of [ ], the last date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus for which it was practicable to obtain this information, there were [ ] shares of First Horizon common stock outstanding.
Holders of a majority of the shares of First Horizon common stock outstanding on the record date must be present, either in person or by proxy, to constitute a quorum at the First Horizon special meeting. If you fail to submit a proxy or to vote in person at the First Horizon special meeting, your shares of First Horizon common stock will not be counted towards a quorum. Abstentions are considered present for purposes of establishing a quorum.
At the First Horizon special meeting, each share of First Horizon common stock is entitled to one (1) vote on all matters properly submitted to holders of First Horizon common stock.
As of [ ], the last date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus for which it was practicable to obtain this information, First Horizon directors and executive officers and their affiliates owned and were entitled to vote approximately [ ] shares of First Horizon common stock, representing less than [ ] percent ([ ]%) of the outstanding shares of First Horizon common stock. We currently expect that First Horizons directors and executive officers will vote
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their shares in favor of the merger and the First Horizon charter amendment proposal, although none of them has entered into any agreements obligating them to do so.
Vote Required; Treatment of Abstentions and Failure to Vote
First Horizon merger proposal:
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Effect of abstentions and broker non-votes: If you mark ABSTAIN on your proxy, fail to submit a proxy or vote in person at the First Horizon special meeting or fail to instruct your bank, broker or other nominee how to vote with respect to the First Horizon merger proposal, it will have the same effect as a vote AGAINST the First Horizon merger proposal. |
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Effect of abstentions and broker non-votes: If you mark ABSTAIN on your proxy, fail to submit a proxy or vote in person at the First Horizon special meeting or fail to instruct your bank, broker or other nominee how to vote with respect to the First Horizon charter amendment proposal, you will not be deemed to have cast a vote with respect to the First Horizon charter amendment proposal and it will have no effect on the First Horizon charter amendment proposal. |
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Effect of abstentions and broker non-votes: If you mark ABSTAIN on your proxy, fail to submit a proxy or vote in person at the First Horizon special meeting or fail to instruct your bank, broker or other nominee how to vote with respect to the First Horizon compensation proposal, you will not be deemed to have cast a vote with respect to the First Horizon compensation proposal and it will have no effect on the First Horizon compensation proposal. |
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Effect of abstentions and broker non-votes: If you mark ABSTAIN on your proxy, fail to submit a proxy or vote in person at the First Horizon special meeting or fail to instruct your bank, broker or other nominee how to vote with respect to the First Horizon adjournment proposal, you will not be deemed to have cast a vote with respect to the First Horizon adjournment proposal and it will have no effect on the First Horizon adjournment proposal. |
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Holders of First Horizon preferred stock are also entitled to notice of the special meeting, but holders of First Horizon preferred stock and holders of depositary shares representing interest in shares of First Horizon preferred stock are not entitled to and are not requested to vote at the First Horizon special meeting.
All holders of First Horizon common stock, including holders of record and shareholders who hold their shares of First Horizon common stock through banks, brokers or other nominees are invited to attend the First Horizon special meeting. Shareholders of record can vote in person at the First Horizon special meeting. If you are not a shareholder of record, you must obtain a proxy executed in your favor from the record holder of your shares, such as a broker, bank or other nominee, to be able to vote in person at the First Horizon special meeting. If you plan to attend the First Horizon special meeting, you must hold your shares in your own name or have a letter from the record holder of your shares confirming your ownership. In addition, you must bring a form of personal photo identification with you in order to be admitted. First Horizon reserves the right to refuse admittance to anyone without proper proof of share ownership and without proper photo identification. The use of cameras, sound recording equipment, communications devices or any similar equipment during the First Horizon special meeting is prohibited without First Horizons express written consent.
A holder of First Horizon common stock may vote by proxy or in person at the First Horizon special meeting. If you hold your shares of First Horizon common stock in your name as a holder of record, to submit a proxy, you, as a holder of First Horizon common stock, may use one of the following methods:
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Through the Internet: by visiting the website indicated on the accompanying proxy card and following the instructions. |
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By completing and returning the accompanying proxy card in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. The envelope requires no additional postage if mailed in the United States. |
First Horizon requests that holders of First Horizon common stock vote by telephone, over the Internet or by completing and signing the accompanying proxy card and returning it to First Horizon as soon as possible in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. When the accompanying proxy card is returned properly executed, the shares of First Horizon common stock represented by it will be voted at the First Horizon special meeting in accordance with the instructions contained on the proxy card. If you make no specification on your proxy card as to how you want your shares voted before signing and returning it, your proxy will be voted FOR the First Horizon merger proposal, FOR the First Horizon charter amendment proposal, FOR the First Horizon compensation proposal and FOR the First Horizon adjournment proposal.
If a holders shares are held in street name by a broker, bank or other nominee, the holder should check the voting form used by that firm to determine whether the holder may vote by telephone or the Internet.
Every vote is important. Accordingly, you should sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card, or vote via the Internet or by telephone, whether or not you plan to attend the First Horizon special meeting in person. Sending in your proxy card or voting by telephone or on the Internet will not prevent you from voting your shares personally at the meeting because you may revoke your proxy at any time before it is voted.
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If your shares are held in street name through a broker, bank or other nominee, you must instruct the broker, bank or other nominee on how to vote your shares. Your broker, bank or other nominee will vote your shares only if you provide specific instructions on how to vote by following the instructions provided to you by your broker, bank or other nominee.
You may not vote shares held in street name by returning a proxy card directly to First Horizon or by voting in person at the First Horizon special meeting unless you provide a legal proxy giving you the right to vote the shares, which you must obtain from your broker, bank or other nominee. If you choose to vote your shares in person at the First Horizon special meeting, please bring proof of identification.
Further, brokers, banks or other nominees who hold shares of First Horizon common stock on behalf of their customers may not give a proxy to First Horizon to vote those shares with respect to any of the proposals without specific instructions from their customers, as brokers, banks, and other nominees do not have discretionary voting power on the proposals that will be voted upon at the First Horizon special meeting.
If you are a holder of First Horizon common stock of record, you may revoke your proxy at any time before it is voted by:
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If you hold your shares of First Horizon common stock through a broker, bank or other nominee, you should contact your broker, bank or other nominee to change your vote.
Attendance at the First Horizon special meeting will not in and of itself constitute revocation of a proxy. A revocation or later-dated proxy received by First Horizon after the vote will not affect the vote. First Horizons corporate secretarys mailing address is: Corporate Secretary, First Horizon National Corporation, 165 Madison Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38103. If the First Horizon special meeting is postponed or adjourned, it will not affect the ability of holders of First Horizon common stock of record as of the record date to exercise their voting rights or to revoke any previously-granted proxy using the methods described above.
As permitted by applicable law, only one (1) copy of this joint proxy statement/prospectus is being delivered to holders of First Horizon common stock residing at the same address, unless such holders of First Horizon common stock have notified First Horizon of their desire to receive multiple copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus.
First Horizon will promptly deliver, upon oral or written request, a separate copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus to any holder of First Horizon common stock residing at an address to which only one (1) copy of such document was mailed. Requests for additional copies should be directed First Horizons proxy solicitor, [ ], by calling toll-free at [ ].
First Horizon and IBKC will share equally the expenses incurred in connection with the printing and mailing of this joint proxy statement/prospectus. To assist in the solicitation of proxies, First Horizon has retained [ ], and will pay [ ] a fee of $[ ] plus [ ]. First Horizon and its proxy
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solicitor may also request banks, brokers and other intermediaries holding shares of First Horizon common stock beneficially owned by others to send this document to, and obtain proxies from, the beneficial owners and may reimburse such record holders for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in so doing. Solicitation of proxies by mail may be supplemented by telephone and other electronic means, advertisements and personal solicitation by the directors, officers or employees of First Horizon. No additional compensation will be paid to our directors, officers or employees for solicitation.
Other Matters to Come Before the First Horizon Special Meeting
First Horizon management knows of no other business to be presented at the First Horizon special meeting, but if any other matters are properly presented to the meeting or any adjournments thereof, the persons named in the proxies will vote upon them in accordance with the board of directors recommendations.
If you need assistance in completing your proxy card, have questions regarding First Horizons special meeting or would like additional copies of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, please contact Clyde A. Billings, Jr., First Horizon National Corporation, 165 Madison Avenue, 13th Floor, Memphis, Tennessee, telephone (901) 523-5679, or First Horizons proxy solicitor, [ ], at the following address or phone number: [ ], or calling toll-free: [ ].
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PROPOSAL 1: FIRST HORIZON MERGER PROPOSAL
First Horizon is asking holders of First Horizon common stock to approve the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby. Holders of First Horizon common stock should read this joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully and in its entirety, including the annexes, for more detailed information concerning the merger agreement and the merger. A copy of the merger agreement is attached to this joint proxy statement/prospectus as Annex A.
After careful consideration, the First Horizon board of directors unanimously determined that the merger, the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement are advisable and in the best interests of First Horizon and its shareholders and unanimously approved and adopted the merger agreement, the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. See The MergerFirst Horizons Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of First Horizons Board of Directors beginning on page 74 in this joint proxy statement/prospectus for a more detailed discussion of the First Horizon board of directors recommendation.
The approval of the merger by holders of First Horizon common stock is a condition to the completion of the merger.
The First Horizon board of directors unanimously recommends a vote FOR the First Horizon merger proposal.
PROPOSAL 2: FIRST HORIZON CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSAL
In connection with the merger, First Horizon is asking the holders of First Horizon common stock to approve an amendment to the First Horizon charter to effect an increase in the number of authorized shares of First Horizon common stock from 400,000,000 to 700,000,000, to be effective only upon the completion of the merger. A copy of the proposed articles of amendment to First Horizons charter is attached to this joint proxy statement/prospectus as Annex F. Holders of First Horizon common stock should read the First Horizon charter amendment in its entirety.
The approval of the First Horizon charter amendment proposal by holders of First Horizon common stock is a condition to the completion of the merger.
The First Horizon board of directors unanimously recommends a vote FOR the First Horizon charter amendment proposal.
PROPOSAL 3: FIRST HORIZON COMPENSATION PROPOSAL
Pursuant to Section 14A of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-21(c) thereunder, First Horizon is seeking a non-binding, advisory stockholder approval of the compensation of First Horizons named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the merger as disclosed in the section entitled The MergerInterests of Certain First Horizon Directors and Executive Officers in the MergerQuantification of Payments and Benefits to First Horizons Named Executive OfficersGolden Parachute Compensation beginning on page 117. The proposal gives holders of First Horizon common stock the opportunity to express their views on the merger-related compensation of First Horizons named executive officers.
Accordingly, First Horizon is asking holders of First Horizon common stock to vote FOR the adoption of the following resolution, on a non-binding advisory basis:
RESOLVED, that the compensation that will or may be paid or become payable to the First Horizon named executive officers, in connection with the merger, and the agreements or understandings pursuant to which such compensation will or may be paid or become payable, in each case as disclosed pursuant to Item 402(t) of Regulation S-K in Interests of Certain First Horizon Directors and Executive Officers in the MergerQuantification of Payments and Benefits
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to First Horizons Named Executive OfficersGolden Parachute Compensation are hereby APPROVED.
The advisory vote on the First Horizon compensation proposal is a vote separate and apart from the votes on the First Horizon merger proposal, the First Horizon charter amendment proposal and the First Horizon adjournment proposal. Accordingly, if you are a holder of First Horizon common stock, you may vote to approve the First Horizon merger proposal, the First Horizon charter amendment proposal and/or the First Horizon adjournment proposal and vote not to approve the First Horizon compensation proposal, and vice versa. The approval of the First Horizon compensation proposal by holders of First Horizon common stock is not a condition to the completion of the merger. If the merger is completed, the merger-related compensation will be paid to First Horizons named executive officers to the extent payable in accordance with the terms of the compensation agreements and arrangements even if holders of First Horizon common stock fail to approve the advisory vote regarding merger-related compensation.
The First Horizon board of directors unanimously recommends a vote FOR the advisory First Horizon compensation proposal.
PROPOSAL 4: FIRST HORIZON ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL
The First Horizon special meeting may be adjourned to another time or place, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time of the First Horizon special meeting to approve the First Horizon merger proposal and/or the First Horizon charter amendment or to ensure that any supplement or amendment to this joint proxy statement/prospectus is timely provided to holders of First Horizon common stock.
If, at the First Horizon special meeting, the number of shares of First Horizon common stock present or represented and voting in favor of the First Horizon merger proposal and/or the First Horizon charter amendment proposal is insufficient to approve the First Horizon merger proposal and/or the First Horizon charter amendment proposal, as the case may be, First Horizon intends to move to adjourn the First Horizon special meeting in order to enable the First Horizon board of directors to solicit additional proxies for approval of the First Horizon merger proposal and/or the First Horizon charter amendment proposal. In that event, First Horizon will ask holders of First Horizon common stock to vote upon the First Horizon adjournment proposal, but not the First Horizon merger proposal or the First Horizon charter amendment proposal.
In this proposal, First Horizon is asking holders of First Horizon common stock to authorize the holder of any proxy solicited by the First Horizon board of directors, on a discretionary basis, if a quorum is not present and (i) if there are not sufficient votes at the time of the First Horizon special meeting to approve the First Horizon merger proposal and/or the First Horizon charter amendment proposal or (ii) if necessary or appropriate to ensure that any supplement or amendment to this joint proxy statement/prospectus is timely provided to holders of First Horizon common stock, to vote in favor of adjourning the First Horizon special meeting to another time and place for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies, including the solicitation of proxies from holders of First Horizon common stock who have previously voted. Pursuant to First Horizons bylaws, whether or not a quorum is obtained at the First Horizon special meeting, the chairman of the First Horizon special meeting may adjourn the meeting without notice, except as provided by law and other than by announcement at the First Horizon special meeting, and may do so without a vote of holders of First Horizon common stock.
The approval of the First Horizon adjournment proposal by holders of First Horizon common stock is not a condition to the completion of the merger.
The First Horizon board of directors unanimously recommends a vote FOR the First Horizon adjournment proposal.
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This section contains information for holders of IBKC common stock and IBKC preferred stock about the special meeting that IBKC has called to allow holders of IBKC common stock to consider and vote on the IBKC merger proposal and other related matters. This joint proxy statement/prospectus is accompanied by a notice of the special meeting of holders of IBKC common stock and holders of IBKC preferred stock and a form of proxy card that the IBKC board of directors is soliciting for use at the special meeting and at any adjournments or postponements of the special meeting.
Date, Time and Place of the Meeting
The IBKC special meeting will be held on [ ] at [ ], at [ ] local time.
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Recommendation of IBKCs Board of Directors
The IBKC board of directors recommends that you vote FOR the IBKC merger proposal, FOR the IBKC compensation proposal and FOR the IBKC adjournment proposal. See The MergerIBKCs Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of IBKCs Board of Directors beginning on page 76 for a more detailed discussion of the IBKC board of directors recommendation.
The IBKC board of directors has fixed the close of business on [ ], 2020 as the record date for determination of holders of IBKC common stock entitled to notice of and to vote at the IBKC special meeting. As of [ ] [ ], [ ], the last date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus for which it was practicable to obtain this information, there were [ ] shares of IBKC common stock outstanding.
The presence at the IBKC special meeting, in person or by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of IBKC common stock entitled to vote at the IBKC special meeting will constitute a quorum for purposes of taking actions on the IBKC merger proposal, the IBKC compensation proposal and the IBKC adjournment proposal. Abstentions will be included in determining the number of shares present at the IBKC special meeting for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum.
At the IBKC special meeting, each share of IBKC common stock is entitled to one (1) vote on all matters properly submitted to holders of IBKC common stock.
As of [ ], the last date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus for which it was practicable to obtain this information, IBKC directors and executive officers and their affiliates owned and were entitled to vote approximately [ ] shares of IBKC common stock, representing less than [ ] percent ([ ]%) of the outstanding shares of IBKC common stock. We currently expect that IBKCs directors and executive officers will vote their shares in favor of the merger, although none of them has entered into any agreements obligating them to do so.
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Vote Required; Treatment of Abstentions and Failure to Vote
IBKC merger proposal:
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IBKC compensation proposal:
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Holders of IBKC preferred stock are also entitled to notice of the IBKC special meeting, but holders of IBKC preferred stock and holders of IBKC depositary shares are not entitled to and are not requested to vote at the IBKC special meeting.
The proxy card is your admission ticket. When you arrive at the IBKC special meeting, you will be asked to present photo identification, such as a drivers license. If you are a beneficial owner of IBKC common stock held by a broker, bank or other nominee, you will need proof of ownership to be admitted to the meeting. A recent brokerage statement or a letter from a bank or broker are examples of proof of ownership. If you want to vote your IBKC shares held in nominee name in person, you must get a legal proxy in your name from the broker, bank or other nominee that holds your shares.
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A holder of IBKC shares may vote by proxy or in person at the IBKC special meeting. If you hold your shares in your name as a holder of record, to submit a proxy, you, as a holder of IBKC shares, may use one of the following methods:
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IBKC requests that holders of IBKC shares vote by telephone, over the Internet or by completing and signing the accompanying proxy card and returning it to IBKC as soon as possible in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. When the accompanying proxy card is returned properly executed, the shares represented by it will be voted at the IBKC special meeting in accordance with the instructions contained on the proxy card.
If a holders shares are held in street name by a broker, bank or other nominee, the holder should check the voting form used by that firm to determine whether the holder may vote by telephone or the Internet. Every vote is important. Accordingly, you should sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card, or vote via the Internet or by telephone, whether or not you plan to attend the IBKC special meeting in person. Sending in your proxy card or voting by telephone or on the Internet will not prevent you from voting your shares personally at the meeting because you may revoke your proxy at any time before it is voted.
If your shares are held in street name through a broker, bank or other nominee, you must instruct the broker, bank or other nominee on how to vote your shares. Your broker, bank or other nominee will vote your shares only if you provide specific instructions on how to vote by following the instructions provided to you by your broker, bank or other nominee.
You may not vote shares held in street name by returning a proxy card directly to IBKC or by voting in person at the IBKC special meeting unless you provide a legal proxy giving you the right to vote the shares, which you must obtain from your broker, bank or other nominee. If you choose to vote your shares in person at the IBKC special meeting, please bring proof of identification.
Further, brokers, banks or other nominees who hold shares on behalf of their customers may not give a proxy to IBKC to vote those shares with respect to any of the proposals without specific instructions from their customers, as brokers, banks, and other nominees do not have discretionary voting power on the proposals that will be voted upon at the IBKC special meeting.
If you are a holder of IBKC shares of record, you may revoke your proxy at any time before it is voted by:
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If you hold your shares of IBKC common stock through a broker, bank or other nominee, you should contact your broker, bank or other nominee to change your vote.
Attendance at the IBKC special meeting will not in and of itself constitute revocation of a proxy. A revocation or later-dated proxy received by IBKC after the vote will not affect the vote. IBKCs corporate secretarys mailing address is: IBERIABANK Corporation, 200 West Congress Street, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501, Attention: Robert B. Worley, Jr., Corporate Secretary. If the IBKC special meeting is postponed or adjourned, it will not affect the ability of holders of IBKC common stock as of the record date to exercise their voting rights or to revoke any previously-granted proxy using the methods described above.
As permitted by applicable law, only one (1) copy of this joint proxy statement/prospectus is being delivered to holders of IBKC common stock and holders of IBKC preferred stock residing at the same address, unless such holders of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock have notified IBKC of their desire to receive multiple copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus.
IBKC will promptly deliver, upon oral or written request, a separate copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus to any holder of IBKC common stock residing at an address to which only one (1) copy of such document was mailed. Requests for additional copies should be directed to Investor Relations at (337) 521-4012 or IBKCs proxy solicitor, [ ], by calling toll-free at [ ].
First Horizon and IBKC will share equally the expenses incurred in connection with the printing and mailing of this joint proxy statement/prospectus. To assist in the solicitation of proxies, IBKC has retained [ ], and estimates it will pay [ ] a fee of approximately $[ ] plus [ ]. IBKC and its proxy solicitor will also request banks, brokers and other intermediaries holding shares of IBKC common stock to send this document to, and obtain proxies from, the beneficial owners and may reimburse such record holders for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in so doing. Solicitation of proxies by mail may be supplemented by telephone and other electronic means, advertisements and personal solicitation by the directors, officers or employees of IBKC. No additional compensation will be paid to our directors, officers or employees for solicitation.
You should not send in any IBKC stock certificates with your proxy card (or, if you hold your shares in street name your voting instruction card). The exchange agent will mail a transmittal letter with instructions for the surrender of stock certificates to holders of IBKC common stock as soon as practicable after completion of the merger.
Other Matters to Come Before the IBKC Special Meeting
IBKC management knows of no other business to be presented at the IBKC special meeting, but if any other matters are properly presented to the meeting or any adjournments thereof, the persons named in the proxies will vote upon them in accordance with the board of directors recommendations.
If you need assistance in completing your proxy card, have questions regarding IBKCs special meeting or would like additional copies of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, please contact Investor Relations at (337) 521-4012 or IBKCs proxy solicitor, [ ], by calling toll-free at [ ].
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PROPOSAL 1: IBKC MERGER PROPOSAL
IBKC is asking holders of IBKC common stock to approve the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby. Holders of IBKC common stock should read this joint proxy statement/prospectus carefully and in its entirety, including the annexes, for more detailed information concerning the merger agreement and the merger. A copy of the merger agreement is attached to this joint proxy statement/prospectus as Annex A.
After careful consideration, the IBKC board of directors, by a unanimous vote of all directors, approved and adopted the merger agreement and declared the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the merger, to be advisable and in the best interest of IBKC and the shareholders of IBKC. See The MergerIBKCs Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of IBKCs Board of Directors beginning on page 76 for a more detailed discussion of the IBKC board of directors recommendation.
The approval of the IBKC merger proposal by holders of the IBKC common stock is a condition to the completion of the merger.
The IBKC board of directors recommends a vote FOR the IBKC merger proposal.
PROPOSAL 2: IBKC COMPENSATION PROPOSAL
Pursuant to Section 14A of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-21(c) thereunder, IBKC is seeking a non-binding, advisory stockholder approval of the compensation of IBKCs named executive officers that is based on or otherwise relates to the merger as disclosed in the section entitled The MergerInterests of Certain IBKC Directors and Executive Officers in the MergerQuantification of Payments and Benefits to IBKCs Named Executive OfficersGolden Parachute Compensation beginning on page 127. The proposal gives holders of IBKC common stock the opportunity to express their views on the merger-related compensation of IBKCs named executive officers.
Accordingly, IBKC is asking holders of IBKC common stock to vote FOR the adoption of the following resolution, on a non-binding advisory basis:
RESOLVED, that the compensation that will or may be paid or become payable to the IBKC named executive officers, in connection with the merger, and the agreements or understandings pursuant to which such compensation will or may be paid or become payable, in each case as disclosed pursuant to Item 402(t) of Regulation S-K in Interests of Certain IBKC Directors and Executive Officers in the MergerQuantification of Payments and Benefits to IBKCs Named Executive OfficersGolden Parachute Compensation, are hereby APPROVED.
The advisory vote on the IBKC compensation proposal is a vote separate and apart from the votes on the IBKC merger proposal and the IBKC adjournment proposal. Accordingly, if you are a holder of IBKC common stock, you may vote to approve the IBKC merger proposal and/or the IBKC adjournment proposal and vote not to approve the IBKC compensation proposal, and vice versa. The approval of the IBKC compensation proposal by holders of IBKC common stock is not a condition to the completion of the merger. If the merger is completed, the merger-related compensation will be paid to IBKCs named executive officers to the extent payable in accordance with the terms of the compensation agreements and arrangements even if holders of IBKC common stock fail to approve the advisory vote regarding merger-related compensation.
The IBKC board of directors unanimously recommends a vote FOR the advisory IBKC compensation proposal.
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PROPOSAL 3: IBKC ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL
The IBKC special meeting may be adjourned to another time or place, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes at the time of the IBKC special meeting to approve the IBKC merger proposal.
If, at the IBKC special meeting, the number of shares of IBKC common stock present or represented and voting in favor of the IBKC merger proposal is insufficient to approve the IBKC merger proposal, IBKC intends to move to adjourn the IBKC special meeting in order to enable the IBKC board of directors to solicit additional proxies for approval of the IBKC merger proposal. In that event, IBKC will ask holders of IBKC common stock to vote upon the IBKC adjournment proposal, but not the IBKC merger proposal or the IBKC compensation proposal.
In this proposal, IBKC is asking holders of IBKC common stock to authorize the holder of any proxy solicited by the IBKC board of directors on a discretionary basis (i) if there are not sufficient votes at the time of the IBKC special meeting to approve the IBKC merger proposal or (ii) if necessary or appropriate to ensure that any supplement or amendment to this joint proxy statement/prospectus is timely provided to holders of IBKC common stock, to vote in favor of adjourning the IBKC special meeting to another time and place for the purpose of soliciting additional proxies, including the solicitation of proxies from holders of IBKC common stock who have previously voted. Pursuant to IBKCs bylaws, the IBKC special meeting may be adjourned without new notice being given unless a new record date is set for the adjourned meeting
The approval of the IBKC adjournment proposal by the holders of IBKC common stock is not a condition to the completion of the merger.
The IBKC board of directors recommends a vote FOR the IBKC adjournment proposal.
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INFORMATION ABOUT FIRST HORIZON
First Horizon is a Tennessee corporation. First Horizon was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. First Horizon is a bank holding company under the BHC Act and a financial holding company under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. As of September 30, 2019, First Horizon had total consolidated assets of $43.7 billion, deposits of $31.9 billion, and shareholders equity of $4.7 billion.
First Horizon provides diversified financial services primarily through its principal subsidiary, First Horizon Bank. First Horizon Bank is a Tennessee-chartered bank and a member of the Federal Reserve System. Originally chartered as a national bank in 1864, the bank has over 250 bank branches in seven (7) southeastern states, has a fixed income business in eighteen (18) states spanning the U.S., and has a number of operating subsidiaries and divisions. First Horizon and its subsidiaries offer a wide range of financial services, including retail banking, commercial and business banking, wealth management, mortgage lending, asset based lending, fixed income, insurance and brokerage services.
First Horizons common stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol FHN. Additional information about First Horizon and its subsidiaries is included in documents incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. See Where You Can Find More Information beginning on page 216.
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IBKC, a Louisiana corporation, is a financial holding company with 319 combined locations, including 191 bank branch offices and three (3) loan production offices in Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Texas, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Missouri, and New York, twenty-eight (28) title insurance offices in Arkansas, Tennessee and Louisiana and mortgage representatives in eighty-two (82) locations in twelve (12) states. The Company also has fourteen (14) wealth management locations in five (5) states and one (1) IBERIA Capital Partners LLC (ICP) office in Louisiana. As of September 30, 2019, IBKC had total consolidated assets of $31.7 billion, total deposits of $25.0 billion and shareholders equity of $4.3 billion.
IBKCs principal executive office is located at 200 West Congress Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, and the telephone number at that office is (337) 521-4003. IBKCs website is located at www.iberiabank.com. The information contained on IBKCs website is not part of this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
IBKC is the holding company for IBERIABANK, a Louisiana chartered banking corporation headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana; Lenders Title Company (Lenders Title), an Arkansas-chartered title insurance and closing services agency headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas; ICP, a corporate finance services firm; 1887 Leasing, LLC (1887 Leasing), a holding company for IBKCs aircraft; IBERIA Asset Management, Inc. (IAM), which provides wealth management and trust advisory services to high net worth individuals, pension funds, corporations and trusts; and IBERIA CDE, LLC (CDE), which invests in purchased tax credits.
IBERIABANK offers commercial and retail banking products and services to customers throughout locations in ten (10) states. IBERIABANK provides these products and services in Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina and New York, as well as on-line at www.iberiabank.com and www.virtualbank.com. These products and services include a broad array of commercial, consumer, mortgage, and private banking products and services, trust advisory services, cash management, deposit and annuity products. Certain of IBERIABANKs non-bank subsidiaries engage in financial services-related activities, including brokerage services, sales of variable annuities, and wealth management services. Lenders Title offers a full line of title insurance and loan closing services throughout Arkansas, Tennessee and Louisiana. ICP provides equity research, institutional sales and trading and corporate finance services throughout the energy industry. 1887 Leasing owns an aircraft used by management of IBKC and its subsidiaries. IAM provides wealth management advisory services for commercial and private banking clients. CDE is engaged in the purchase of tax credits.
IBKC common stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IBKC.
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This section of the joint proxy statement/prospectus describes material aspects of the merger. This summary may not contain all of the information that is important to you. You should carefully read this entire joint proxy statement/prospectus and the other documents we refer you to for a more complete understanding of the merger. In addition, we incorporate important business and financial information about each of us into this document by reference. You may obtain the information incorporated by reference into this document without charge by following the instructions in the section entitled Where You Can Find More Information beginning on page 216.
Each of First Horizons and IBKCs respective boards of directors has approved and adopted the merger agreement. The merger agreement provides that IBKC will merge with and into First Horizon, with First Horizon as the surviving entity in a merger of equals. Following the completion of the merger, IBERIABANK, a subsidiary of IBKC, will merge with and into First Horizon Bank, a subsidiary of First Horizon, with First Horizon Bank as the surviving bank in the bank merger.
In the merger, each share of IBKC common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time (other than certain shares held by First Horizon or IBKC) will be converted into the right to receive 4.584 shares of First Horizon common stock. No fractional shares of First Horizon common stock will be issued in connection with the merger, and holders of IBKC common stock will be entitled to receive cash in lieu thereof.
Also in the merger, each share of IBKC preferred stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time (other than dissenting shares) will be converted into the right to receive one (1) share of an applicable newly issued series of rollover First Horizon preferred stock having the same terms as the terms of such share of IBKC preferred stock.
Holders of First Horizon common stock and holders of IBKC common stock are being asked to approve the merger agreement. See The Merger Agreement beginning on page 139 for additional and more detailed information regarding the legal documents that govern the merger, including information about the conditions to the completion of the merger and the provisions for terminating or amending the merger agreement.
Each of IBKCs and First Horizons boards of directors (which we refer to as the IBKC board and the First Horizon board, respectively) and their respective senior managements have from time to time separately engaged in reviews and discussions of long-term strategies and objectives and have considered ways to enhance their respective companies performance and prospects in light of competitive, regulatory and other developments, all with the goal of increasing long-term value for their respective shareholders and taking into account the interests of their other constituencies. The strategic reviews and discussions have focused on, among other things, the business and regulatory environment facing financial institutions generally and IBKC and First Horizon, respectively, in particular, as well as conditions and trends in the banking industry, including assessments of ongoing consolidation in the financial services industry and the benefits and risks to First Horizon and IBKC, respectively, and their shareholders of strategic combinations compared to the benefits and risks of continued operation as a stand-alone company. Factors assessed in connection with these reviews have included the risks and opportunities associated with operating in existing and new markets, competition, potential positive and negative expense and revenue synergies, regulatory burdens, interest rate environment and prospects, scale, credit risk, unpredictable market risk, and rapid changes in technology. For each of IBKC and First Horizon, these reviews have also included discussions with respect to potential transactions that would further its strategic objectives and the potential benefits and risks of any such transactions, and both companies have engaged in acquisitions as part of their corporate strategies.
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Daryl Byrd, the President and Chief Executive Officer of IBKC, and Bryan Jordan, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First Horizon, have periodically discussed with each other trends in the financial services industry and their respective institutions generally. These discussions occurred during meetings at investor and banking industry conferences and social settings. In 2016, Mr. Byrd and Mr. Jordan met and had a conceptual discussion regarding the possibility of a business combination between their companies, but both concluded they had other strategic initiatives of a higher priority to pursue at that time, including acquisitions of other banking organizations, and accordingly, no transaction discussions between the two companies were pursued. Mr. Jordan and Mr. Byrd did not further discuss a potential merger of First Horizon and IBKC until July 2019.
On March 19, 2019, at a regularly scheduled meeting of the IBKC board, the IBKC board discussed the changing competitive landscape highlighted by several recently announced large bank merger-of-equals transactions, as well as trends in deposit growth and technology spending by the largest U.S. banks. The IBKC board also discussed the potential opportunities for IBKC to engage in merger-and-acquisitions activity that could enhance long-term value for IBKCs shareholders and its other constituencies in light of the increasing need for scale and technology investments in the banking industry and the current business and regulatory environment. Mr. Byrd updated the IBKC board on the work that management, with the assistance of IBKCs financial advisors, had been doing to identify potential transaction counterparties for IBKC and to explore their level of interest in pursuing a strategic transaction. Mr. Byrd presented, and the IBKC board reviewed and discussed, a broad list of potential targets that IBKC could acquire, buyers who could acquire IBKC, and counterparties who could engage in a merger-of-equals transaction. The IBKC board indicated its support for management to continue, with the assistance of KBW and Goldman Sachs, reviewing potential counterparties for a strategic transaction and, where appropriate in their judgment, reaching out to such potential counterparties to explore their level of interest in pursuing a strategic transaction. At subsequent meetings of the IBKC board, Mr. Byrd further updated the IBKC board on the progress and results of this review and outreach process, including at the regularly scheduled July 16, 2019 board meeting where Mr. Byrd updated the board on preliminary conversations between representatives of First Horizon and IBKC regarding a possible business combination between the two companies. In addition, at this meeting the Board reviewed an overview provided by KBW and Goldman Sachs regarding current banking industry trends and a review of IBKCs competitive position and potential merger partners.
At a meeting held July 22-23, 2019, Mr. Jordan briefed the First Horizon board on the general landscape for financial services mergers and acquisitions and the operating environment for financial institutions. At that meeting, Mr. Jordan reported on preliminary conversations between representatives of First Horizon and IBKC regarding a possible business combination between the two companies, and discussed with the First Horizon board the potential benefits and risks of considering IBKC as a partner in a strategic transaction as compared to other potential strategic combinations and other strategies that could be pursued by First Horizon. Following the July 22-23, 2019 First Horizon board meeting and continuing through the November 3, 2019 First Horizon board meeting, Mr. Jordan communicated updates to representatives of the First Horizon board regarding the status of discussions between representatives of First Horizon and IBKC and the progression of negotiations of key terms of the potential transaction, including with respect to compensation and retention matters.
On July 30, 2019, following discussions between representatives of First Horizon and IBKC, Mr. Byrd and Mr. Jordan spoke by telephone regarding First Horizons expressed interest in pursuing discussions regarding a possible strategic combination between the parties. Mr. Byrd indicated he would brief his board on First Horizons interest at IBKCs upcoming off-site retreat, and if the IBKC board was supportive of engaging in discussions with First Horizon, would arrange to meet in person with Mr. Jordan shortly thereafter.
On August 12 and 13, 2019, the IBKC board held an off-site retreat with representatives of management in attendance. One segment of this retreat included a broad strategic review during which the IBKC board, together with members of management, conducted an in-depth review of IBKCs strengths, weaknesses and potential challenges, including risks with respect to the interest
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rate environment, uncertainty regarding potential changes in the regulatory and political climate, technology spending relative to competitors, industry consolidation and the fact that the largest U.S. banks continue to maintain and increase their size and scale. IBKCs management also noted that in recent periods interest rate spreads had compressed, making earnings more volatile, and that banks with more scale could invest more in fee income businesses as well as in technology and their brand marketing. The IBKC board, with the assistance of management, also engaged in a detailed review of strategic alternatives, which included a discussion regarding the possibility of IBKC remaining independent, engaging in a merger of equals, resuming its strategy of acquiring smaller banks, or being acquired in a transaction in which IBKCs shareholders would receive a premium. The IBKC board discussed the key benefits and risks of engaging in each such course of action. IBKCs management noted that there were a very limited number of viable acquisition candidates which could meaningfully enhance IBKCs strategic position, and likely no potential acquirers for IBKC at such time that would pay a significant premium. Management provided the IBKC board with an update on potential merger partners which had been contacted and the results of these discussions. Management noted that of the more than 16 banks contacted by or which reached out to management or IBKCs financial advisors over the past year, management had engaged in substantive discussions with six which management had determined, after evaluation with the assistance of IBKCs financial advisors, represented the most attractive potential transaction opportunities, but only two counterparties (First Horizon and another institution we refer to as Party A) presented potentially attractive and actionable strategic transaction alternatives at that time.
At this same meeting the IBKC board also reviewed an overview provided by KBW and Goldman Sachs of potential financial considerations for evaluating whether to engage in a transaction with First Horizon or with Party A. Mr. Byrd also updated the IBKC board with regard to his conversation with Mr. Jordan on July 30, 2019 and with regard to other preliminary conversations between representatives of First Horizon and representatives of IBKC involving key terms of a potential transaction. Such key terms included structuring the transaction as an all-stock merger using an at-the-market exchange ratio, having a board and management split proportionate to the share ownership of the two companies respective stockholders, and the respective roles of Mr. Byrd and Mr. Jordan and of Mr. Byrds potential compensation and retention arrangements relating to such role. After a discussion of the potential risks and benefits in pursuing the various strategic alternatives, and in particular a transaction with First Horizon or Party A, the IBKC board authorized management to engage in further discussions with First Horizon while also continuing to explore other potential strategic alternatives, including the pending discussions with Party A.
On August 14, 2019, Mr. Byrd and Mr. Jordan met in Nashville, Tennessee to further discuss the potential benefits of a merger-of-equals transaction between IBKC and First Horizon including, among other things, potential earnings accretion, a strengthened and diversified franchise and greater scale to invest in technology and the customer experience. Mr. Byrd and Mr. Jordan noted that their two companies had held preliminary merger discussions several years earlier, and discussed the changes in the operating environment since then that created heightened benefits to resuming those discussions now, including the need for greater scale and volatile interest rate and economic trends that created greater benefits from combining the two companies countercyclical businesses. Mr. Byrd and Mr. Jordan agreed that their respective chief financial officers should further discuss the compatibility of business models and operating cultures of the two companies as well as the feasibility and potential benefits of engaging in such a transaction.
On August 16, 22 and 30, 2019, the chief financial officers of IBKC and First Horizon discussed by telephone the process for engaging in due diligence of each others respective businesses, the importance of scale and technology, their respective approaches to client engagement and specialty businesses, their credit and risk management processes and other related topics. The chief financial officers concluded that IBKCs and First Horizons businesses could complement each other and agreed to meet in person during the second week of September to continue their discussions.
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Following these meetings and discussions, management of both companies agreed that further discussions would be facilitated by the exchange of nonpublic information. Accordingly, First Horizon and IBKC executed a mutual nondisclosure agreement on August 27, 2019.
On August 30, 2019, the Chief Executive Officer of Party A indicated to IBKC that, due to internal considerations, Party A was no longer interested in pursuing a strategic combination with IBKC at that time.
On September 11, 2019, the chief financial officers of IBKC and First Horizon met in Memphis, Tennessee to discuss the operational and financial feasibility of engaging in a merger-of-equals transaction, including a review of complementary businesses and markets, potential synergies, potential technology investments and employee culture and retention.
On September 12, 2019, Mr. Byrd and Mr. Jordan joined their respective chief financial officers in Memphis, Tennessee to further discuss the terms of a potential business combination. The discussion focused on both the industrial logic of the potential combination as well as key governance terms relevant to a merger of equals, including corporate name, headquarters, board split and similar matters.
On multiple occasions over the following weeks, the respective management teams of IBKC and First Horizon, with the assistance of their respective legal counsel and financial advisors, engaged in additional discussions with respect to corporate governance and a board and management structure designed to achieve meaningful participation by both companies in the future strategic direction of the combined company, the name of the combined company and the location of the combined companys headquarters and major operational centers.
On September 16, 2019, the IBKC board held a regularly scheduled meeting at which representatives of management, KBW and Goldman Sachs were present. IBKCs management briefed the IBKC board on the discussions with First Horizon to date, including the potential strategic benefits from increased scale and diversification as well as shareholder value creation through significant cost savings and synergies.
On September 27, 2019, Mr. Jordan and certain First Horizon independent directors had a meeting with Mr. Byrd and certain IBKC independent directors to continue discussions about a potential merger.
On October 1, 2019, the IBKC board held a special meeting, at which Mr. Byrd provided a summary of the September 27, 2019 meeting, as well as a follow-up telephone conversation he had with Mr. Jordan. The directors discussed the potential benefits and risks of the potential merger of equals with First Horizon. Mr. Byrd indicated to the IBKC board that he planned to meet with Mr. Jordan the following day to continue their discussions regarding the organization structure and related matters for the post-merger company, and that he would update the board following that meeting.
At a meeting on October 1, 2019, Mr. Jordan briefed the First Horizon board on the general landscape for financial services mergers and acquisitions and the operating environment for financial institutions. At that meeting, Mr. Jordan reported on the status of First Horizons bid to acquire branches to be divested by SunTrust Bank in connection with the merger of SunTrust Banks, Inc. and BB&T Corporation and also reported on the status of discussions between First Horizon and IBKC regarding a potential merger of equals between the parties. As part of this report, Mr. Jordan described to the First Horizon board key terms of the potential merger of equals with IBKC that had been discussed to date.
On October 2, 2019, Mr. Byrd and Mr. Jordan met together with their respective chief financial officers to discuss a proposed organizational structure of the combined company, and agreed upon the identities of the combined companys top eight executive officers who would report directly to the chief executive officer. The parties also agreed to begin preparing electronic data rooms in order to facilitate each partys due diligence review of the other.
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On October 7, 2019, the IBKC board held a special meeting with members of IBKCs management in attendance. At this meeting, Mr. Byrd provided an overview of the meeting that he had with Mr. Jordan on October 2, 2019. The IBKC board then discussed the potential benefits of the proposed transaction, including that the combined business would have almost 500 branches and that IBKC executives would serve in key positions of the combined business. Mr. Byrd confirmed for the IBKC board that First Horizon was proposing a no-premium at-the-market exchange ratio. The IBKC board agreed that management should continue to engage with First Horizon to negotiate a potential transaction.
On October 15, 2019, the IBKC board held a special meeting with members of IBKCs management in attendance. Mr. Byrd and other members of management updated the IBKC board on the status of negotiations with First Horizon. Mr. Byrd then reviewed the process conducted to-date with respect to looking at both potential buyers of IBKC, as well as potential acquisition targets or merger-of-equals partners for IBKC, and updated the IBKC board on managements current assessment of the potential benefits of a combination with First Horizon, including with respect to scale, complementary businesses, financial performance and value for IBKCs shareholders and other constituencies. The IBKC board discussed the various strategic alternatives that the IBKC board and management had evaluated over the past year and before. The board also reviewed its previous discussions regarding the potential benefits and risks of a transaction with First Horizon as compared to other alternatives available to IBKC, including those described in IBKCs Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the IBKC Board of Directors beginning on page 76. Following further discussion, the IBKC board authorized IBKCs management, with the assistance of IBKCs financial and legal advisors, to continue their discussions with First Horizon regarding a potential business combination transaction.
Starting on October 18, 2019, First Horizon and IBKC made available to each other in virtual data rooms various documents for mutual due diligence review. Management teams from each of First Horizon and IBKC and the parties respective advisors reviewed these materials. First Horizon and IBKC and their respective legal advisors engaged in extensive due diligence, including a significant number of due diligence meetings and telephone calls between the parties to discuss various topics. On October 18 and 19, 2019, members of First Horizon management, including Mr. Jordan, met with members of IBKC management, including Mr. Byrd, off-site, to discuss the integration of the companies businesses and management teams if a merger of equals of First Horizon and IBKC were to go forward. Following those meetings and continuing until the merger agreement was executed, members of the management teams of both companies continued to have discussions in person and by phone regarding the potential integration of First Horizon and IBKC.
On October 20, 2019, Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP (which we refer to as Sullivan & Cromwell), legal counsel to First Horizon, sent a term sheet to Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (which we refer to as Simpson Thacher), legal counsel to IBKC, which outlined the proposed terms of Mr. Byrds employment with First Horizon following the closing of a transaction, which Simpson Thacher forwarded to Mr. Byrd and his personal legal counsel.
On October 22, 2019, the IBKC board met with members of IBKCs management and representatives of Simpson Thacher, KBW and Goldman Sachs in attendance. IBKCs management provided the IBKC board with an update regarding the status of the discussions and negotiations with First Horizon regarding the potential merger. KBW and Goldman Sachs reviewed with the IBKC board a preliminary analysis of certain financial aspects of the proposed transaction, including a comparison of the financial results of the two companies and their respective stock trading prices. A representative of Simpson Thacher then reviewed with the IBKC board certain legal matters, including the directors fiduciary duties, and also discussed illustrative terms that would be expected in a draft merger agreement to be provided by First Horizon as well as the current terms proposed by First Horizon for Mr. Byrds post-merger employment as reflected in the October 20 term sheet.
In the evening of October 22, 2019, Sullivan & Cromwell delivered an initial draft of the merger agreement to Simpson Thacher, which draft contemplated an all-stock merger based on a to-be-
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agreed fixed exchange ratio. Thereafter, the parties continued to negotiate the terms of, and exchanged drafts of, the merger agreement and related documentation.
On October 22 and 23, 2019, Mr. Jordan and other members of First Horizon senior management had discussions with Mr. Byrd and other members of IBKC senior management regarding business models, credit and other diligence matters.
On October 28, 2019, the IBKC board met, with members of management and representatives of KBW, Goldman Sachs and Simpson Thacher in attendance. The representatives of Simpson Thacher presented a summary of, and the IBKC board discussed, the principal terms of the merger agreement, taking into account revisions to be proposed by IBKC. The representatives of KBW and Goldman Sachs then discussed with the IBKC board, among other matters, the recent stock price performance of IBKC and First Horizon and other financial information of the two companies, as well as certain financial aspects of the proposed transaction. Members of management then reviewed with the IBKC board the status and process of IBKCs ongoing due diligence regarding First Horizon, including IBKCs preliminary diligence findings and the remaining diligence areas to be covered. Following the various presentations, the IBKC board discussed the terms, merits and risks of a potential transaction with First Horizon.
On October 28 and 29, 2019, the First Horizon board held a regularly scheduled two-day meeting. On October 28, 2019, Mr. Jordan provided the directors with information regarding the potential transaction with IBKC. On October 29, 2019, the First Horizon board met in executive session to discuss the potential transaction. Subsequently, members of management joined the meeting to provide directors with an overview of due diligence findings. Following the due diligence discussion, representatives of Morgan Stanley and Sullivan & Cromwell joined the meeting to discuss the financial, legal and regulatory implications of the potential merger. Representatives of Morgan Stanley provided directors with an overview of the strategic banking landscape, followed by a discussion of strategic alternatives to the proposed merger with IBKC and an overview of the transaction framework that had been discussed between First Horizon and IBKC senior management, including pricing and corporate governance terms. Morgan Stanley also provided directors with an overview of IBKC, prior mergers of equals in the banking industry and recent consolidation transactions in the banking industry and discussed certain preliminary considerations regarding the valuation of the two companies. Representatives of Sullivan & Cromwell next discussed the directors fiduciary duties in connection with the First Horizon boards evaluation of the potential merger and strategic alternatives, the regulatory requirements for approvals of bank and bank holding company combination transactions, the regulatory environment for banks in general and for bank merger transactions in particular, and provided an overview of the terms of the draft of the potential merger agreement. The First Horizon board then continued in executive session to discuss the potential transaction. At the conclusion of the October 29, 2019 meeting, the First Horizon board of directors authorized First Horizon senior management to continue negotiating the terms of the potential merger of equals with IBKC.
On October 31, 2019, First Horizon provided IBKC with a draft of Mr. Jordans employment agreement with First Horizon to be effective upon, and subject to, the closing of the merger.
In the afternoon of November 1, 2019, the Compensation Committee of the IBKC board held a special meeting that was attended by representatives of Simpson Thacher. The representatives of Simpson Thacher reviewed and discussed with the committee the terms of (i) a draft agreement to be entered into between Mr. Byrd and First Horizon regarding his employment and service with the combined company upon the closing of the merger, (ii) drafts of proposed retention agreements to be entered into by IBKC with certain of its key executives, (iii) the proposed acceleration of certain performance-based restricted stock awards concurrently with the signing of the merger agreement and (iv) the terms of IBKC equity awards proposed to be granted to Mr. Byrd concurrently with the signing of the merger agreement (all of which are further described under Interests of IBKCs Directors and Officers in the Merger). Representatives of Simpson Thacher also reviewed and discussed with the committee the proposed treatment of IBKC equity awards under the merger
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agreement. Following a discussion, the IBKC Compensation Committee unanimously approved each of the foregoing matters.
In addition, following the close of trading on Friday, November 1, 2019, management of each of IBKC and First Horizon, and their respective financial advisors, discussed the exchange ratio for the potential merger agreement, and such managements determined to propose to their respective boards of directors a fixed exchange ratio of 4.584 shares of First Horizon common stock for each share of IBKC common stock in an all-stock merger, which represented an at-the-market exchange ratio based on the parties respective closing stock prices on November 1, 2019.
In the morning of November 2, 2019, the IBKC board convened a special meeting with representatives of IBKCs management, KBW, Goldman Sachs and Simpson Thacher in attendance. The representatives of Simpson Thacher reviewed, and the IBKC board discussed, the proposed governance arrangements of the combined company, including with respect to the roles of Mr. Byrd and Mr. Jordan, the composition of the board of directors and committees thereof, and First Horizons commitment to contribute $20 million to a newly-formed foundation focused on community support in the State of Louisiana. The representatives of KBW and Goldman Sachs then separately discussed with the IBKC board, among other matters, certain financial aspects of the proposed transaction based on the 4.584 exchange ratio and certain financial information, and reviewed their respective financial analyses. Thereafter, members of management, including Mr. Byrd, and financial advisors left the meeting, and representatives of Simpson Thacher reviewed the actions taken by the IBKC Compensation Committee on November 1, 2019, including the key terms of the proposed employment agreement between Mr. Byrd and First Horizon, the grant of restricted stock to Mr. Byrd and the proposed retention agreements with certain of IBKCs executive officers.
Throughout the rest of November 2, 2019 and during the following day, First Horizons and IBKCs management teams and their respective financial and legal advisors continued to negotiate and finalize the merger agreement and other transaction documents.
In the evening of November 3, 2019, the IBKC board convened another special meeting, with representatives of IBKCs management, KBW, Goldman Sachs and Simpson Thacher in attendance. The representatives of KBW provided the financial presentation of KBW to the IBKC board, and KBW rendered to the IBKC board an opinion to the effect that, as of that date and subject to the procedures followed, assumptions made, matters considered, and qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken by KBW as set forth in such opinion, the exchange ratio in the merger was fair, from a financial point of view, to the holders of IBKC common shares. The representatives of Goldman Sachs then reviewed Goldman Sachss updated financial analyses of the proposed merger and rendered to the IBKC board Goldman Sachss oral opinion, subsequently confirmed in writing, attached to this joint proxy statement/prospectus as Annex D, to the effect that, as of November 3, 2019, the date of Goldman Sachs written opinion, and based upon and subject to the factors, qualifications and assumptions set forth in Goldman Sachs written opinion, the exchange ratio was fair from a financial point of view to the holders (other than First Horizon and its affiliates) of IBKC common shares. See Opinions of IBKCs Financial Advisors beginning on page 89. The representatives of Simpson Thacher in attendance reviewed the key terms of the merger agreement that had been negotiated since the previous meeting of the IBKC board and responded to questions regarding the potential transaction.
Following further discussion and after taking into consideration the matters discussed during the November 3, 2019 meeting and prior meetings of the IBKC board, including the factors described under IBKCs Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the IBKC Board of Directors beginning on page 76, the IBKC board unanimously approved the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the proposed merger, and directed that the approval of the merger agreement be submitted to a vote at a meeting of the IBKC shareholders, and recommended that the IBKC shareholders approve the merger agreement.
At a special meeting on November 3, 2019, the First Horizon board considered the negotiated terms of the proposed merger and entry into the merger agreement by First Horizon. Morgan Stanley representatives reviewed with the First Horizon directors Morgan Stanleys financial analysis
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summarized below under Opinion of First Horizons Financial Advisor and rendered to the board the oral opinion of Morgan Stanley, subsequently confirmed by delivery of a written opinion attached to this joint proxy statement/prospectus as Annex B, to the effect that, that as of the date of Morgan Stanleys written opinion and subject to the various assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered, and the qualifications and limitations on the scope of review undertaken by Morgan Stanley as set forth in its written opinion, the exchange ratio pursuant to the merger agreement was fair from a financial point of view to First Horizon. Representatives of Sullivan & Cromwell provided a summary of the proposed terms of the merger agreement and described the resolutions the First Horizon directors would be asked to consider if they were to approve the merger. The directors then discussed the potential advantages and risks to First Horizon of the proposed merger, including the factors described under First Horizons Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of the First Horizon Board of Directors beginning on page 74, and asked First Horizon senior management a number of questions about the proposed merger. At the conclusion of the meeting, the First Horizon board unanimously approved the resolutions, including approving the proposed merger and entry into the merger agreement by First Horizon.
Following the meetings of the First Horizon board and the IBKC board on November 3, 2019, and after finalizing the merger agreement, First Horizon and IBKC executed the merger agreement on the evening of November 3, 2019. The transaction was announced the morning of November 4, 2019, before the opening of the financial markets in New York, in a press release jointly issued by First Horizon and IBKC.
First Horizons Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of First Horizons Board of Directors
After careful consideration, the First Horizon board, at a special meeting held on November 3, 2019, unanimously (i) determined that the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the merger, are advisable and fair to and in the best interests of First Horizon and its shareholders, (ii) declared First Horizons entry into the merger agreement advisable and (iii) adopted and approved the merger agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, including the merger and the charter amendment. Accordingly, the First Horizon board unanimously recommends that the First Horizon shareholders vote FOR the First Horizon merger proposal, FOR the First Horizon charter amendment proposal, FOR the First Horizon compensation proposal and FOR the First Horizon adjournment proposal.
In reaching the decision to approve the merger agreement, and to adopt the plan of merger and recommend approval of the plan of merger by First Horizons shareholders, the First Horizon board of directors evaluated the merger agreement, the merger and the other matters contemplated by the merger agreement in consultation with First Horizon senior management, as well as with First Horizons legal and financial advisors, and considered a number of factors, including the following:
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the other risks described under the sections entitled Risk Factors and Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements. |
The foregoing discussion of the information and factors considered by the First Horizon board of directors is not intended to be exhaustive, but includes the material factors considered by the board. In reaching its decision to approve the merger agreement, the merger, and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, the First Horizon board of directors did not quantify or assign any relative weights to the factors considered, and individual directors may have given different weights to different factors. The board considered all these factors as a whole, including discussions with, and questioning of, First Horizons management and First Horizons independent financial and legal advisors, and overall considered the factors to support its determination.
For the reasons set forth above, the First Horizon board of directors determined that the merger, the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement are advisable and in the best interests of First Horizon, and adopted and approved the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated by it.
In considering the recommendation of the First Horizon board of directors, you should be aware that certain directors and executive officers of First Horizon may have interests in the merger that are different from, or in addition to, interests of shareholders of First Horizon generally and may create potential conflicts of interest. The First Horizon board was aware of these interests and considered them when evaluating and negotiating the merger agreement, the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, and in recommending to First Horizons shareholders that they vote in favor of the First Horizon merger proposal. See The MergerInterests of First Horizon Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger.
It should be noted that this explanation of the reasoning of the First Horizon board of directors and all other information presented in this section is forward-looking in nature and, therefore, should be read in light of the factors discussed in the section entitled Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements on page 41.
IBKCs Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of IBKCs Board of Directors
After careful consideration, the IBKC board, at a special meeting held on November 3, 2019, unanimously (i) determined that the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the merger, are in the best interests of IBKC, its shareholders and other constituencies, (ii) declared the merger agreement advisable and (iii) approved the execution, delivery and performance of the merger agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, including the merger. Accordingly, the IBKC board unanimously recommends that the IBKC shareholders vote FOR the IBKC merger proposal, FOR the IBKC compensation proposal and FOR the IBKC adjournment proposal.
In reaching its decision to approve and adopt the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the merger, and to recommend that IBKCs shareholders approve the merger agreement, the IBKC board evaluated the merger agreement, the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement in consultation with IBKCs management, as well as with IBKCs legal and financial advisors, and considered a number of factors, including the following:
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its view that the combination strengthens the competitive position of the combined business in high-growth, demographically attractive Southern markets, with a pro forma bank branch footprint located in 15 of the top 20 Southern metropolitan statistical areas by population and in 11 states throughout the combined footprint; |
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that shareholders of IBKC and First Horizon would benefit from expected annual cost synergies from maximizing efficiencies across the combined organization; |
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its view that combined organization will offer a broader and more comprehensive suite of products and services for commercial, consumer and small business clients; |
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its view that the combined company would have a more diversified business mix with the earnings streams from unique lending capabilities and distinct fee income businesses across a broader customer base; |
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its view that, in light of the agreed-upon governance arrangements, the combined company would have a stronger, deeper leadership team with complementary expertise to drive enhanced operational performance, strategic growth and risk management; |
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the anticipated impact of the transaction on the combined company, including the expected impact on financial metrics (including earnings per share, return on average assets, return on average tangible common equity and cash efficiency ratio); |
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its views with respect to other strategic alternatives potentially available to IBKC, including continuing as a standalone company focusing exclusively on organic growth, making smaller acquisitions of other banks, transformative transactions (including large acquisitions or a merger of equals) and a transaction involving the sale of IBKC; |
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the structure of the transaction as a merger of equals in which the IBKC board and IBKCs management would have significant participation in the combined company; in particular, the provisions of the merger agreement setting forth the corporate governance of the combined company, including: |
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the consistency of the transaction with IBKCs business strategies, including achieving strong earnings growth, reaching new markets, improving customer attraction and retention, developing technology capabilities and focusing on cost management; |
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the belief that the transaction is likely to increase value to shareholders, given that, from the perspective of an IBKC shareholder, the transaction is expected to be immediately accretive in 2020; |
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the oral opinion of Goldman Sachs to the IBKC board to the effect that, subsequently confirmed in writing, as of November 3, 2019, the date of Goldman Sachs written opinion, and based upon and subject to the factors, qualifications and assumptions set forth in Goldman Sachs written opinion, the exchange ratio was fair from a financial point of view to the holders (other than First Horizon and its affiliates) of IBKC common shares, as more fully described below in the section Opinions of IBKCs Financial AdvisorsOpinion of Goldman Sachs Co. & LLC beginning on page 98; |
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the opinion, dated November 3, 2019, of KBW to the IBKC board to the effect that, as of that date and subject to the procedures followed, assumptions made, matters considered, and qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken by KBW as set forth in such opinion, the exchange ratio in the merger was fair, from a financial point of view, to the holders of IBKC common shares, as more fully described below under Opinions of IBKCs Financial AdvisorsOpinion of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods beginning on page 88; |
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The IBKC board also considered the potential risks related to the transaction. The IBKC board concluded that the anticipated benefits of combining with First Horizon were likely to outweigh these risks substantially. These potential risks included:
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the restrictions on the conduct of IBKCs business during the period between execution of the merger agreement and the consummation of the merger, which could potentially delay or prevent IBKC from undertaking business opportunities that might arise or certain other actions it might otherwise take with respect to its operations absent the pendency of the merger; |
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the fact that IBKCs common shareholders would not be entitled to appraisal or dissenters rights in connection with the merger; |
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that IBKCs directors and executive officers may have interests in the merger that are different from or in addition to those of its shareholders generally, as more fully described under Interests of Certain IBKC Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger beginning on page 119; |
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that the merger may not be completed despite the combined efforts of IBKC and First Horizon or that completion may be unduly delayed, even if the required regulatory approvals are obtained and the requisite approvals are obtained from IBKC and First Horizon shareholders; |
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the fact that IBKC may be obligated to pay First Horizon a termination fee of $156 million in certain circumstances, as more fully described under The Merger AgreementTermination; Termination Fee beginning on page 154, may deter others from proposing an alternative transaction that may be more advantageous to IBKCs shareholders; and |
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The foregoing discussion of the information and factors considered by the IBKC board is not intended to be exhaustive and may not include all of the factors considered by the IBKC board. In view of the variety of factors considered in connection with its consideration of the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, and the complexity of these matters, the IBKC board did not quantify or assign any relative weights to the factors considered, and individual directors may have given different weights to different factors. The above factors are not listed in any particular order of priority. The IBKC board considered all these factors as a whole.
In considering the recommendation of the IBKC board, you should be aware that certain directors and executive officers of IBKC may have interests in the merger that are different from, or in addition to, interests of shareholders of IBKC generally and may create potential conflicts of interest. The IBKC board was aware of these interests and considered them when evaluating and negotiating the merger agreement, the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, and in recommending to IBKCs shareholders that they vote in favor of the IBKC merger proposal. See The MergerInterests of Certain IBKC Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger beginning on page 119.
It should be noted that this explanation of the reasoning of the IBKC board and all other information presented in this section is forward-looking in nature and, therefore, should be read in light of the factors discussed in Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements on page 41.
Opinion of First Horizons Financial Advisor
First Horizon retained Morgan Stanley to provide it with financial advisory services in connection with a possible merger with IBKC, and, if requested by First Horizon, a financial opinion with respect thereto. First Horizon selected Morgan Stanley to act as its financial advisor based on Morgan Stanleys qualifications, expertise and reputation and its knowledge of the business and affairs of First Horizon. Morgan Stanley rendered to the First Horizon board of directors at its special meeting on November 3, 2019, its oral opinion, subsequently confirmed by delivery of a written opinion dated November 3, 2019, that, as of such date, and based upon and subject to the various assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered, and qualifications and limitations on the scope of review undertaken by Morgan Stanley as set forth therein, the exchange ratio pursuant to the merger agreement was fair, from a financial point of view, to First Horizon.
The full text of the written opinion of Morgan Stanley, dated November 3, 2019, is attached as Annex B and incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The opinion sets forth, among other things, the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and qualifications and limitations on the scope of the review undertaken by Morgan Stanley in rendering its opinion. Shareholders are urged to, and should, read the opinion carefully and in its entirety. Morgan Stanleys opinion is directed to the First Horizon board of directors and addresses only the fairness, from a financial point of view, to First Horizon of the exchange ratio pursuant to the merger agreement as of the date of the opinion. Morgan Stanleys opinion does not address any other aspect of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement and does not constitute a recommendation to shareholders of First Horizon or shareholders of IBKC as to how to vote at any shareholders meetings held with respect to the merger or any other matter or whether to take any other action with respect to the merger. The summary of Morgan Stanleys opinion set forth in this joint proxy statement/prospectus is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the opinion. In addition, the opinion does not in any manner address the price at which First Horizon common stock will trade following the consummation of the merger or at any time.
For purposes of rendering its opinion, Morgan Stanley, among other things:
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In arriving at its opinion, Morgan Stanley assumed and relied upon, without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of the information that was publicly available or supplied or otherwise made available to it by First Horizon and IBKC, and formed a substantial basis for its opinion. At First Horizons direction, Morgan Stanleys analysis relating to the business and financial prospects for IBKC and First Horizon for purposes of its opinion was made only on the basis of the Street Forecasts. Morgan Stanley was advised by IBKC and First Horizon, and assumed, with the consent of First Horizon, that the Street Forecasts were a reasonable basis upon which to evaluate the business and financial prospects of IBKC and First Horizon, respectively, and reflect the best currently available estimates of the future financial performance of IBKC and First Horizon, respectively. Morgan Stanley expressed no view as to the Street Forecasts or the assumptions on which they were based, including the selection of the equity research financial forecasts from which the Street Forecasts were derived. In addition, Morgan Stanley assumed that the merger will be consummated in accordance with the terms set forth in the merger agreement without any waiver, amendment or delay of any terms or conditions, including, among other things, that the merger will be treated as a tax-free reorganization, pursuant to the Code, and that the definitive merger agreement would not differ in any material respect from the draft thereof furnished to Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley assumed that in connection with the receipt of all the necessary governmental, regulatory or other approvals and consents required for the proposed merger, no
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delays, limitations, conditions or restrictions will be imposed that would have a material adverse effect on the contemplated benefits expected to be derived in the proposed merger. Morgan Stanley is not an expert in the evaluation of allowance for loan losses, and it neither made an independent evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses at IBKC or First Horizon, nor did it examine any individual loan credit files of IBKC or First Horizon nor was it requested to conduct such a review, and, as a result, Morgan Stanley assumed that the aggregate allowance for loan losses of IBKC and First Horizon, respectively, is adequate. Morgan Stanley is not a legal, tax, or regulatory advisor. Morgan Stanley is a financial advisor only and relied upon, without independent verification, the assessment of First Horizon and IBKC and their legal, tax, or regulatory advisors with respect to legal, tax, or regulatory matters. Morgan Stanley expressed no opinion with respect to the fairness of the amount or nature of the consideration pursuant to the merger agreement in respect of any series of preferred stock of IBKC. Morgan Stanley expressed no opinion with respect to the fairness of the amount or nature of the compensation to any of IBKCs officers, directors or employees, or any class of such persons, relative to the consideration to be paid to the holders of shares of the IBKC common stock in the transaction. Morgan Stanley did not make any independent valuation or appraisal of the assets or liabilities of First Horizon or IBKC, nor was it furnished with any such valuations or appraisals. Morgan Stanleys opinion was necessarily based on financial, economic, market and other conditions as in effect on, and the information made available to it, as of November 3, 2019. Events occurring after such date may affect Morgan Stanleys opinion and the assumptions used in preparing it, and Morgan Stanley did not assume any obligation to update, revise or reaffirm its opinion.
Summary of Financial Analyses of Morgan Stanley
The following is a summary of the material financial analyses performed by Morgan Stanley in connection with its oral opinion and the preparation of its written opinion letter dated November 3, 2019. The various financial analyses summarized below were based on closing prices of First Horizon common stock and IBKC common stock as of November 1, 2019, the last full trading day preceding the day of the special meeting of the First Horizon board of directors to consider, approve, adopt and authorize the merger agreement. Some of these summaries of financial analyses include information presented in tabular format. In order to fully understand the financial analyses used by Morgan Stanley, the tables must be read together with the text of each summary. The tables alone do not constitute a complete description of the financial analyses. Furthermore, mathematical analysis (such as determining the average or median) is not in itself a meaningful method of using the data referred to below.
IBKC Standalone Analyses
IBKC Public Trading Comparables Analysis
Morgan Stanley performed a public trading comparables analysis, which is designed to provide an implied trading value of a company by comparing it to selected companies with similar characteristics to the company. Morgan Stanley compared certain financial information of IBKC with publicly available information for the selected companies. The selected companies were chosen based on Morgan Stanleys knowledge of the industry and because these companies have businesses that may be considered similar to IBKCs and First Horizons. The selected companies consisted of all publicly traded banks in the United States with total assets between $25 billion and $50 billion, excluding thrifts and Puerto Rican banks. The selected companies consisted of:
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In all instances, multiples were based on closing stock prices on November 1, 2019. For each of the following analyses performed by Morgan Stanley, financial and market data for the selected companies were based on the most recent publicly available information and Wall Street consensus estimates.
With respect to the selected companies, the information Morgan Stanley presented included:
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multiple of price to estimated earnings per share for 2020, or Price / 2020E EPS; and |
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IBKC |
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11.3x |
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10.8x |
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9.9x |
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10.9x |
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1.8x |
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1.6x |
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1.4x |
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1.4x |
Based on the analysis of the relevant metrics for each of the selected banks, Morgan Stanley selected a range of multiples and applied this range of multiples to the relevant financial statistics for IBKC. For purposes of this analysis, Morgan Stanley utilized estimated earnings per share for 2020 as set forth in the IBKC Street Forecasts and tangible book value per share of IBKC as of September 30, 2019 as set forth in IBKCs public filings.
Morgan Stanley estimated the implied trading value per share of IBKC common stock as of November 1, 2019, as follows:
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$ |
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6.84 |
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9.5x 11.5x |
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64.98 $78.66 |
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$ |
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52.68 |
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1.4x 1.8x |
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73.75 $94.83 |
Morgan Stanley also did a regression-based analysis based on Price / Tangible Book Value versus 2020 return on tangible common equity for each of the selected companies. The range of estimated regression-based analysis implied values represents +/- 10% of the value implied by the regression line equation. The low-end range of $69.23 represents the implied value if IBKC were valued at 90% of the value implied by the regression line and the high-end range of $84.62 represents the implied value if IBKC were valued at 110% of the value implied by the regression line. For
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purposes of this analysis, Morgan Stanley utilized a 2020 return on tangible common equity estimate for IBKC of 12.7%, as set forth in the IBKC Street Forecasts.
No company in the public trading comparables analysis is identical to IBKC. In evaluating the group of selected companies, Morgan Stanley made judgments and assumptions with regard to industry performance, general business, economic, market and financial conditions and other matters, many of which are beyond the control of IBKC, such as the impact of competition on the business of IBKC or the industry generally, industry growth and the absence of any material adverse change in the financial condition and prospects of IBKC or the industry or in the financial markets in general. Mathematical analysis, such as determining the average or median, is not in itself a meaningful method of using peer group data.
IBKC Dividend Discount Analysis
Using the IBKC Street Forecasts and assuming, at the direction of First Horizon management, that IBKC would make distributions of capital in excess of the amount necessary to achieve a 9.25% common equity Tier 1 ratio level, Morgan Stanley performed a dividend discount analysis for IBKC on a standalone basis. Morgan Stanley calculated a range of implied values per share of IBKC common stock based on the sum of the discounted present values of (1) projected dividends on shares of IBKC common stock for the fourth quarter of 2019 through December 31, 2024 and (2) a projected terminal value of IBKC common stock as of December 31, 2024.
Morgan Stanley based its analysis on a range of terminal forward multiples of 9.0x to 11.0x to the terminal year 2025 estimated earnings, 7.4% to 9.4% discount rates, using the capital asset pricing model, and a 1.50% opportunity cost of cash. Utilizing the range of discount rates and terminal value multiples, Morgan Stanley derived an implied valuation range of present value indications per share of IBKC common stock ranging from $70.50 to $87.25.
First Horizon Standalone Analyses
First Horizon Public Trading Comparables Analysis
Morgan Stanley performed a public trading comparables analysis, which is designed to provide an implied trading value of a company by comparing it to selected companies with similar characteristics to the company. Morgan Stanley compared certain financial information of First Horizon with publicly available information for the selected companies, as identified above under IBKC Standalone AnalysesIBKC Public Trading Comparables Analysis.
In all instances, multiples were based on closing stock prices on November 1, 2019. For each of the following analyses performed by Morgan Stanley, financial and market data for the selected companies were based on the most recent publicly available information and Wall Street consensus estimates.
With respect to the selected companies, the information Morgan Stanley presented included:
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11.3x |
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10.8x |
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1.8x |
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1.6x |
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1.4x |
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1.7x |
Based on the analysis of the relevant metrics for each of the selected banks, Morgan Stanley selected a range of multiples and applied this range of multiples to the relevant financial statistics for First Horizon. For purposes of this analysis, Morgan Stanley utilized estimated earnings per share for 2020 as set forth in the First Horizon Street Forecasts and tangible book value per share of First Horizon as of September 30, 2019 as set forth in First Horizons public filings.
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Morgan Stanley estimated the implied trading value per share of First Horizon common stock as of November 1, 2019, as follows:
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1.61 |
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$ |
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9.76 |
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13.66 $17.56 |
Morgan Stanley also did a regression-based analysis based on Price / Tangible Book Value versus 2020 return on tangible common equity for each of the selected companies. The range of estimated regression-based analysis implied values represents +/- 10% of the value implied by the regression line equation. The low-end range of $15.51 represents the implied value if First Horizon were valued at 90% of the value implied by the regression line and the high-end range of $18.95 represents the implied value if First Horizon were valued at 110% of the value implied by the regression line. For purposes of this analysis, Morgan Stanley utilized a 2020 return on tangible common equity estimate for First Horizon of 15.9%, as set forth in the First Horizon Street Forecasts.
No company in the public trading comparables analysis is identical to First Horizon. In evaluating the group of selected companies, Morgan Stanley made judgments and assumptions with regard to industry performance, general business, economic, market and financial conditions and other matters, many of which are beyond the control of First Horizon, such as the impact of competition on the business of First Horizon or the industry generally, industry growth and the absence of any material adverse change in the financial condition and prospects of First Horizon or the industry or in the financial markets in general. Mathematical analysis, such as determining the average or median, is not in itself a meaningful method of using peer group data.
First Horizon Dividend Discount Analysis
Using the First Horizon Street Forecasts and assuming, at the direction of First Horizon management, that First Horizon would make distributions of capital in excess of the amount necessary to achieve a 9.25% common equity Tier 1 ratio level, Morgan Stanley performed a dividend discount analysis for First Horizon on a standalone basis. Morgan Stanley calculated a range of implied values per share of First Horizon common stock based on the sum of the discounted present values of (1) projected dividends on shares of First Horizon common stock for the fourth quarter of 2019 through December 31, 2024 and (2) a projected terminal value of First Horizon common stock as of December 31, 2024.
Morgan Stanley based its analysis on a range of terminal forward multiples of 9.0x to 11.0x to the terminal year 2025 estimated earnings, 7.3% to 9.3% discount rates, using the capital asset pricing model, and a 1.50% opportunity cost of cash. Utilizing the range of discount rates and terminal value multiples, Morgan Stanley derived an implied valuation range of present value indications per share of First Horizon common stock ranging from $15.30 to $19.32.
Contribution Analysis
Morgan Stanley compared IBKCs and First Horizon respective percentage contributions for certain financial metrics described below to the combined company. Morgan Stanley utilized First Horizons and IBKCs respective balance sheet as of September 30, 2019 and estimates of net income for calendar years 2020 and 2021 as set forth in the Street Forecasts. The following table summarizes Morgan Stanleys analysis, as compared to the 56% (First Horizon) and 44% (IBKC) ownership of the combined company resulting from the exchange ratio of 4.584x provided for in the merger agreement:
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58 |
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57 |
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44 |
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56 |
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47 |
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53 |
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58 |
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42 |
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58 |
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Exchange Ratios Analysis
Using the implied value per share reference ranges for IBKC and First Horizon indicated in the public trading comparables analyses and the dividend discount analyses of IBKC and First Horizon described above, and the percentage contributions indicated in the contribution analyses described above, Morgan Stanley calculated ranges of implied exchange ratios of IBKC common stock into First Horizon common stock. Other than for the contribution analyses, the implied exchange ratios represent the range of high-to-low and low-to-high exchange ratios implied by the respective valuation analyses. For the contribution analyses, the implied exchange ratio represents the high and low exchange ratios implied by the individual balance sheet and net income contribution analyses. This implied exchange ratio analysis indicated the following implied exchange ratio reference ranges, as compared to the exchange ratio of 4.584x provided for in the merger agreement:
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4.200x 6.943x |
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3.653x 5.457x |
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3.649x 5.702x |
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4.224x 5.400x |
Morgan Stanley also reviewed the historical trading prices for IBKC common stock and First Horizon common stock from November 1, 2016 to November 1, 2019 and calculated implied historical exchange ratios by dividing the average daily closing price per share of IBKC common stock by the average daily closing price per share of First Horizon common stock. This implied historical exchange ratio analysis indicated the following historical exchange ratios, as compared to the exchange ratio of 4.584x provided for in the merger agreement:
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4.584x |
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4.671x |
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4.632x |
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4.587x |
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4.882x |
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4.911x |
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4.513x |
The historical exchange ratios were presented for reference purposes only, and were not relied upon for valuation purposes.
Pro Forma Accretion/Dilution Analysis
Morgan Stanley reviewed and analyzed the estimated pro forma impact of the merger on (i) projected accretion/(dilution) to holders of First Horizon common stock for the years 2021 and 2022, (ii) tangible book value per share as of the closing date and (iii) common equity Tier 1 ratio as of the closing date, in each case based on the Street Forecasts and the Synergies. For purposes of the tangible book value per share and common equity Tier 1 ratio analyses, Morgan Stanley utilized an
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estimated closing date of June 30, 2020. Based on these analyses, Morgan Stanley calculated (a) an estimated pro forma accretive impact to earnings per share for holders of First Horizon common stock of 12% and 16% for 2021 and 2022, respectively, (b) an estimated pro forma dilutive impact on tangible book value per share as of the closing date of 5%, assuming the full impact of one-time merger-related expenses, and (c) an estimated pro forma dilutive impact on common equity Tier 1 ratio as of the closing date of 20 basis points, assuming the impact of estimated one-time merger-related expenses incurred prior to or around closing. Any such estimates are not necessarily indicative of future results or actual values, which may be significantly more or less favorable than those suggested by the estimates.
Pro Forma Dividend Discount Analysis
Using the Street Forecasts, the Synergies and other fair market value and transaction adjustments and assuming, at the direction of First Horizon management, that First Horizon would make distributions of capital in excess of the amount necessary to achieve a 9.25% common equity Tier 1 ratio level, Morgan Stanley performed a dividend discount analysis for First Horizon on a pro forma basis after giving effect to the merger. Morgan Stanley calculated a range of implied values per share of First Horizon common stock based on the sum of the discounted present values of (1) projected dividends on shares of First Horizon common stock as of the estimated closing date for the third quarter of 2020 through December 31, 2025 and (2) a projected terminal value of First Horizon common stock as of December 31, 2025.
Morgan Stanley based its analysis on a range of terminal forward multiples of 9.0x to 11.0x to the terminal year 2026 estimated earnings, 7.3% to 9.3% discount rates, using the capital asset pricing model, and a 1.50% opportunity cost of cash. Utilizing the range of discount rates and terminal value multiples, Morgan Stanley derived an implied valuation range of present value indications per share of First Horizon common stock ranging from $17.30 to $22.01.
General
In connection with the review of the merger by First Horizons board of directors, Morgan Stanley performed a variety of financial and comparative analyses for purposes of rendering its opinion. The preparation of a financial opinion is a complex process and is not necessarily susceptible to a partial analysis or summary description. In arriving at its opinion, Morgan Stanley considered the results of all of its analyses as a whole and did not attribute any particular weight to any analysis or factor it considered. Morgan Stanley believes that selecting any portion of its analyses, without considering all analyses as a whole, would create an incomplete view of the process underlying its analyses and opinion. In addition, Morgan Stanley may have given various analyses and factors more or less weight than other analyses and factors, and may have deemed various assumptions more or less probable than other assumptions. As a result, the ranges of valuations resulting from any particular analysis described above should not be taken to be Morgan Stanleys view of the actual value of First Horizon or IBKC. In performing its analyses, Morgan Stanley made numerous assumptions with regard to industry performance, general business, economic, market and financial conditions and other matters which are beyond the control of First Horizon or IBKC. Any estimates contained in Morgan Stanleys analyses are not necessarily indicative of future results or actual values, which may be significantly more or less favorable than those suggested by such estimates.
Morgan Stanley conducted the analyses described above solely as part of its analysis of the fairness, from a financial point of view to First Horizon of the exchange ratio pursuant to the merger agreement, and in connection with the delivery of its oral opinion, and its subsequent written opinion, to First Horizons board of directors. These analyses do not purport to be appraisals or to reflect the prices at which First Horizon common stock or IBKC common stock might actually trade. Morgan Stanley expressed no opinion or recommendation as to how the shareholders of First Horizon and IBKC should vote at the shareholders meetings to be held in connection with the merger.
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The exchange ratio was determined through arms-length negotiations between First Horizon and IBKC and was approved by First Horizons board of directors. Morgan Stanley provided advice to First Horizon during these negotiations but did not, however, recommend any specific exchange ratio to First Horizon or IBKC, or that any specific exchange ratio constituted the only appropriate exchange ratio for the merger.
Morgan Stanleys opinion and its presentation to First Horizons board of directors was one of many factors taken into consideration by First Horizons board of directors in deciding to approve, adopt and authorize the merger agreement and approve the transactions contemplated thereby, including the merger. Consequently, the analyses as described above should not be viewed as determinative of the opinion of First Horizons board of directors with respect to the exchange ratio pursuant to the merger agreement or of whether First Horizons board of directors would have been willing to agree to a different exchange ratio. Morgan Stanleys opinion was approved by a committee of Morgan Stanley investment banking and other professionals in accordance with its customary practice.
First Horizons board of directors retained Morgan Stanley based upon Morgan Stanleys qualifications, experience and expertise. Morgan Stanley is an internationally recognized investment banking and advisory firm. Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm engaged in the securities, investment management and individual wealth management businesses. Its securities business is engaged in securities underwriting, trading and brokerage activities, foreign exchange, commodities and derivatives trading, prime brokerage, as well as providing investment banking, financing and financial advisory services. Morgan Stanley, its affiliates, directors and officers may at any time invest on a principal basis or manage funds that invest, hold long or short positions, finance positions, and may trade or otherwise structure and effect transactions, for their own account or the accounts of its customers, in debt or equity securities or loans of First Horizon, IBKC or any other company, or any currency or commodity, that may be involved in this transaction, or any related derivative instrument.
Under the terms of its engagement letter, as compensation for its services relating to the merger, First Horizon has agreed to pay Morgan Stanley a fee of $28 million in the aggregate, $5 million of which was payable upon the rendering of its opinion and $23 million of which is contingent upon the consummation of the merger. First Horizon has also agreed to reimburse Morgan Stanley for its reasonable expenses incurred in performing its services. In addition, First Horizon has agreed to indemnify Morgan Stanley and its affiliates, their respective directors, officers, agents and employees and each person, if any, controlling Morgan Stanley or any of its affiliates against certain liabilities and expenses, including certain liabilities under the federal securities laws, related to or arising out of Morgan Stanleys engagement. During the two years preceding the date of delivery of Morgan Stanleys written opinion, Morgan Stanley and its affiliates have provided financial advisory and financing services to First Horizon for which Morgan Stanley and its affiliates have received aggregate fees of approximately $5 million. Morgan Stanley may also seek to provide financial advisory and financing services to First Horizon, IBKC and their respective affiliates in the future and would expect to receive fees for the rendering of these services.
Opinions of IBKCs Financial Advisors
Opinion of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.
IBKC engaged KBW to render financial advisory and investment banking services to IBKC, including an opinion to the IBKC board of directors as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, to the holders of IBKC common stock of the exchange ratio in the proposed merger of IBKC with and into First Horizon. IBKC selected KBW because KBW is a nationally recognized investment banking firm with substantial experience in transactions similar to the merger. As part of its investment banking business, KBW is continually engaged in the valuation of financial services businesses and their securities in connection with mergers and acquisitions.
As part of its engagement, representatives of KBW participated telephonically in the meeting of the IBKC board held on November 3, 2019, at which the IBKC board evaluated the proposed merger.
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At this meeting, KBW rendered to the IBKC board an opinion to the effect that, as of such date and subject to the procedures followed, assumptions made, matters considered, and qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken by KBW as set forth in its opinion, the exchange ratio in the proposed merger was fair, from a financial point of view, to the holders of IBKC common stock. The IBKC board approved the merger agreement at this meeting.
The description of the opinion set forth herein is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the opinion, which is attached as Annex C to this document and is incorporated herein by reference, and describes the procedures followed, assumptions made, matters considered, and qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken by KBW in preparing the opinion.
KBWs opinion speaks only as of the date of the opinion. The opinion was for the information of, and was directed to, the IBKC board (in its capacity as such) in connection with its consideration of the financial terms of the merger. The opinion addressed only the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the exchange ratio in the merger to the holders of IBKC common stock. It did not address the underlying business decision of IBKC to engage in the merger or enter into the merger agreement or constitute a recommendation to the IBKC board in connection with the merger, and it does not constitute a recommendation to any holder of IBKC common stock or any shareholder of any other entity as to how to vote in connection with the merger or any other matter, nor does it constitute a recommendation regarding whether or not any such shareholder should enter into a voting, shareholders, or affiliates agreement with respect to the merger or exercise any dissenters or appraisal rights that may be available to such shareholder.
KBWs opinion was reviewed and approved by KBWs Fairness Opinion Committee in conformity with its policies and procedures established under the requirements of Rule 5150 of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
In connection with the opinion, KBW reviewed, analyzed and relied upon material bearing upon the financial and operating condition of IBKC and First Horizon and bearing upon the merger, including, among other things:
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certain unaudited quarterly financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 of First Horizon (contained in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by First Horizon with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 16, 2019); |
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KBWs consideration of financial information and other factors that it deemed appropriate under the circumstances or relevant to its analyses included, among others, the following:
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the historical and current financial position and results of operations of IBKC and First Horizon; |
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financial and operating forecasts and projections of IBKC that were prepared by IBKC management, provided to and discussed with KBW by IBKC management, and used and relied upon by KBW at the direction of such management and with the consent of the IBKC board; |
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financial and operating forecasts and projections of First Horizon with respect to fiscal years 2019 and 2020 that were prepared by First Horizon management, provided to and discussed with KBW by First Horizon management, and used and relied upon by KBW based on such discussions, at the direction of IBKC management and with the consent of the IBKC board; |
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estimates regarding certain pro forma financial effects of the merger on First Horizon (including, without limitation, the cost savings and related expenses expected to result or be derived from the merger) that were prepared by First Horizon management, provided to and discussed with KBW by First Horizon management, and used and relied upon by KBW based on such discussions, at the direction of IBKC management and with the consent of the IBKC board. |
KBW also performed such other studies and analyses as it considered appropriate and took into account its assessment of general economic, market and financial conditions and its experience in other transactions, as well as its experience in securities valuation and knowledge of the banking industry generally. KBW also participated in discussions held by the managements of IBKC and First Horizon regarding the past and current business operations, regulatory relations, financial condition and future prospects of their respective companies and such other matters as KBW deemed relevant to its inquiry.
In conducting its review and arriving at its opinion, KBW relied upon and assumed the accuracy and completeness of all of the financial and other information that was provided to KBW or that was publicly available and KBW did not independently verify the accuracy or completeness of any such information or assume any responsibility or liability for such verification, accuracy or completeness. KBW relied upon the management of IBKC as to the reasonableness and achievability of the financial and operating forecasts and projections of IBKC and the financial and operating forecasts and projections of First Horizon with respect to certain fiscal years beyond 2020, all as referred to above (and the assumptions and bases for all such information), and KBW assumed that all such information was reasonably prepared on a basis reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments of such management and that the forecasts, projections and estimates reflected in such information would be realized in the amounts and in the time periods estimated by such
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management. KBW further relied upon First Horizon management, with the consent of IBKC, as to the reasonableness and achievability of the financial and operating forecasts and projections of First Horizon (with respect to fiscal years 2019 and 2020) and the estimates regarding certain pro forma financial effects of the merger on First Horizon (including, without limitation, the cost savings and related expenses expected to result or be derived from the merger), all as referred to above (and the assumptions and bases for all such information), and KBW assumed that all such information was reasonably prepared on a basis reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments of First Horizon management and that the forecasts, projections and estimates reflected in such information would be realized in the amounts and in the time periods estimated by such management.
It is understood that the foregoing financial information of IBKC and First Horizon that was provided to KBW was not prepared with the expectation of public disclosure and that the foregoing financial information was based on numerous variables and assumptions that are inherently uncertain (including, without limitation, factors related to general economic and competitive conditions) and, accordingly, actual results could vary significantly from those set forth in such information. KBW assumed, based on discussions with the respective managements of IBKC and First Horizon and with the consent of the IBKC board, that all such information provided a reasonable basis upon which KBW could form its opinion and KBW expressed no view as to any such information or the assumptions or bases therefor. KBW relied on all such information without independent verification or analysis and did not in any respect assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness thereof.
KBW also assumed that there were no material changes in the assets, liabilities, financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects of either IBKC or First Horizon since the date of the last financial statements of each such entity that were made available to KBW. KBW is not an expert in the independent verification of the adequacy of allowances for loan and lease losses and KBW assumed, without independent verification and with IBKCs consent, that the aggregate allowances for loan and lease losses for IBKC and First Horizon are adequate to cover such losses. In rendering its opinion, KBW did not make or obtain any evaluations or appraisals or physical inspection of the property, assets or liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of IBKC or First Horizon, the collateral securing any of such assets or liabilities, or the collectability of any such assets, nor did KBW examine any individual loan or credit files, nor did it evaluate the solvency, financial capability or fair value of IBKC or First Horizon under any state or federal laws, including those relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or other matters. Estimates of values of companies and assets do not purport to be appraisals or necessarily reflect the prices at which companies or assets may actually be sold. Because such estimates are inherently subject to uncertainty, KBW assumed no responsibility or liability for their accuracy.
KBW assumed, in all respects material to its analyses:
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that the merger and any related transactions (including, without limitation, the bank subsidiary merger) would be completed substantially in accordance with the terms set forth in the merger agreement (the final terms of which KBW assumed would not differ in any respect material to KBWs analyses from the draft reviewed by KBW and referred to above) with no adjustments to the exchange ratio and with no other consideration or payments in respect of IBKC common stock; |
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that in the course of obtaining the necessary regulatory, contractual, or other consents or approvals for the merger and any related transaction, no restrictions, including any divestiture requirements, termination or other payments or amendments or modifications, would be imposed that would have a material adverse effect on the future results of operations or financial condition of IBKC, First Horizon or the pro forma entity, or the contemplated benefits of the merger, including without limitation the cost savings and related expenses expected to result or be derived from the merger. |
KBW assumed that the merger would be consummated in a manner that complies with the applicable provisions of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and all other applicable federal and state statutes, rules and regulations. KBW was further advised by representatives of IBKC that IBKC relied upon advice from its advisors (other than KBW) or other appropriate sources as to all legal, financial reporting, tax, accounting and regulatory matters with respect to IBKC, First Horizon, the merger and any related transaction, and the merger agreement. KBW did not provide advice with respect to any such matters.
KBWs opinion addressed only the fairness, from a financial point of view, as of the date of the opinion, of the exchange ratio in the merger to the holders of IBKC common stock. KBW expressed no view or opinion as to any other terms or aspects of the merger or any term or aspect of any related transaction, including without limitation, the form or structure of the merger or any such related transaction, any consequences of the merger or any such related transaction to IBKC, its shareholders, creditors or otherwise, the treatment of IBKCs outstanding preferred stock in the merger, or any terms, aspects, merits or implications of any employment, consulting, voting, support, shareholder or other agreements, arrangements or understandings contemplated or entered into in connection with the merger or otherwise. KBWs opinion was necessarily based upon conditions as they existed and could be evaluated on the date of such opinion and the information made available to KBW through such date. Developments subsequent to the date of KBWs opinion may have affected, and may affect, the conclusion reached in KBWs opinion and KBW did not and does not have an obligation to update, revise or reaffirm its opinion. KBWs opinion did not address, and KBW expressed no view or opinion with respect to:
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the effect of the merger or any related transaction on, or the fairness of the consideration to be received by, holders of any class of securities of IBKC (other than the holders of IBKC common stock, solely with respect to the exchange ratio, as described in KBWs opinion and not relative to the consideration to be received by holders of any other class of securities) or holders of any class of securities of First Horizon or any other party to any transaction contemplated by the merger agreement; |
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any legal, regulatory, accounting, tax or similar matters relating to IBKC, First Horizon, their respective shareholders, or relating to or arising out of or as a consequence of the merger or any related transaction (including the subsidiary bank merger), including whether or not the merger would qualify as a tax-free reorganization for United States federal income tax purposes. |
In performing its analyses, KBW made numerous assumptions with respect to industry performance, general business, economic, market and financial conditions and other matters, which are beyond the control of KBW, IBKC and First Horizon. Any estimates contained in the analyses performed by KBW are not necessarily indicative of actual values or future results, which may be significantly more or less favorable than suggested by these analyses. Additionally, estimates of the value of businesses or securities do not purport to be appraisals or to reflect the prices at which such businesses or securities might actually be sold. Accordingly, these analyses and estimates are inherently subject to substantial uncertainty. In addition, KBWs opinion was among several factors taken into consideration by the IBKC board in making its determination to approve the merger agreement and the merger. Consequently, the analyses described below should not be viewed as determinative of the decision of the IBKC board with respect to the fairness of the exchange ratio. The type and amount of consideration payable in the merger were determined through negotiation between IBKC and First Horizon and the decision of IBKC to enter into the merger agreement was solely that of the IBKC board.
The following is a summary of the material financial analyses presented by KBW to the IBKC board in connection with its opinion. The summary is not a complete description of the financial analyses underlying the opinion or the presentation made by KBW to the IBKC board, but summarizes the material analyses performed and presented in connection with such opinion. The financial analyses summarized below include information presented in tabular format. The tables alone do not constitute a complete description of the financial analyses. The preparation of a fairness opinion is a complex analytic process involving various determinations as to appropriate and relevant methods of financial analysis and the application of those methods to the particular circumstances. Therefore, a fairness opinion is not readily susceptible to partial analysis or summary description. In arriving at its opinion, KBW did not attribute any particular weight to any analysis or factor that it considered, but rather made qualitative judgments as to the significance and relevance of each analysis and factor. Accordingly, KBW believes that its analyses and the summary of its analyses must be considered as a whole and that selecting portions of its analyses and factors or focusing on the information presented below in tabular format, without considering all analyses and factors or the full narrative description of the financial analyses, including the methodologies and assumptions underlying the analyses, could create a misleading or incomplete view of the process underlying its analyses and opinion.
Implied Transaction Statistics for the Proposed Merger. Utilizing an implied transaction value for the proposed merger of $74.77 per outstanding share of IBKC common stock based on the 4.584x exchange ratio in the proposed merger and the closing price of First Horizon common stock on November 1, 2019, KBW reviewed with the IBKC board of directors, among other things, the following implied transaction statistics for the proposed merger, which (as indicated below) were based on historical financial information of IBKC and either earnings per share (EPS) consensus street estimates for IBKC or internal EPS estimates for IBKC provided by IBKC management:
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IBKC and First Horizon Selected Companies Analysis. Using publicly available information, KBW compared the financial performance, financial condition and market performance of IBKC and First Horizon to nine publicly-traded banks and thrifts in the Southeast, Texas and Louisiana with total
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assets between $20.0 billion and $50.0 billion. Merger targets and mutual holding companies were excluded from the selected companies.
The selected companies were as follows:
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Bank OZK |
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BankUnited, Inc. |
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Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. |
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First Citizens BancShares, Inc. |
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Hancock Whitney Corporation |
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Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. |
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Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. |
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To perform this analysis, KBW used profitability and other financial information for the latest 12 months (LTM) available or as of the end of the most recent quarter available and market price information as of November 1, 2019. KBW also used 2019, 2020 and 2021 EPS estimates taken from publicly available consensus street estimates for IBKC, First Horizon and the eight selected companies for which consensus street estimates were available. Certain financial data prepared by KBW, as referenced in the tables presented below, may not correspond to the data presented in IBKCs or First Horizons historical financial statements, or the data prepared by Goldman Sachs presented under the section The MergerOpinions of IBKCs Financial AdvisorsOpinion of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC or Morgan Stanley presented under the section The MergerOpinion of First Horizons Financial Advisor, as a result of the different periods, assumptions and methods used by KBW to compute the financial data presented.
KBWs analysis showed the following concerning the financial performance of IBKC, First Horizon and the selected companies:
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1.31 |
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1.20 |
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3.31 |
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KBWs analysis also showed the following concerning the financial condition of IBKC, First Horizon and the selected companies:
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9.05 |
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7.20 |
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8.61 |
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8.82 |
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10.41 |
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In addition, KBWs analysis showed the following concerning the market performance of IBKC, First Horizon and, to the extent publicly available, the selected companies:
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No company used as a comparison in the above selected companies analysis is identical to IBKC or First Horizon. Accordingly, an analysis of these results is not mathematical. Rather, it involves complex considerations and judgments concerning differences in financial and operating characteristics of the companies involved.
Relative Contribution Analysis. KBW analyzed the relative standalone contribution of First Horizon and IBKC to various pro forma balance sheet and income statement items of the combined entity. This analysis did not include purchase accounting adjustments or synergies. To perform this analysis, KBW used (i) historical balance sheet data for First Horizon and IBKC as of September 30, 2019, (ii) publicly available consensus street estimates of First Horizon and IBKC, (iii) financial forecasts and projections of First Horizon (with respect to fiscal years 2019 and 2020) provided by First Horizon management, and (iv) financial forecasts and projections of First Horizon (with respect to fiscal year 2021) and IBKC provided by IBKC management. The results of KBWs analysis are set forth in the following table, which also compares the results of KBWs analysis with the implied pro forma ownership percentages of First Horizon and IBKC shareholders in the combined company based on the 4.584x exchange ratio in the proposed merger and a diluted IBKC share count as of September 30, 2019 (net of restricted stock awards assumed to be withheld for tax liability purposes) per IBKC management and diluted First Horizon share count as of September 30, 2019 per First Horizon management:
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Pro Forma Financial Impact Analysis. KBW performed a pro forma financial impact analysis that combined projected income statement and balance sheet information of First Horizon and IBKC. Using (i) closing balance sheet estimates as of June 30, 2020 for First Horizon and IBKC provided by First Horizon and IBKC managements, (ii) financial forecasts and projections of First Horizon (with respect to fiscal years 2019 and 2020) provided by First Horizon management, (iii) financial forecasts and projections of First Horizon (with respect to fiscal year 2021) and IBKC provided by IBKC management, and (iv) pro forma assumptions (including, without limitation, the cost savings and related expenses expected to result from the merger as well as certain accounting adjustments and restructuring charges assumed with respect thereto) provided by First Horizon management, KBW analyzed the estimated financial impact of the merger on certain projected financial results. This analysis indicated that the merger could be accretive to First Horizons 2020 estimated EPS (assuming full year impact), accretive to First Horizons 2021 estimated EPS, and dilutive to First Horizons estimated tangible book value per share at closing as of June 30, 2020. Furthermore, this analysis indicated that, pro forma for the merger, each of First Horizons tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio, tier 1 leverage ratio, common equity tier 1 ratio, tier 1 capital ratio and total risk-based capital ratio could be lower at closing as of June 30, 2020. For all of the above analysis, the actual results achieved by First Horizon following the merger may vary from the projected results, and the variations may be material.
IBKC Discounted Cash Flow Analysis. KBW performed a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate a range for the implied equity value of IBKC. In this analysis, KBW utilized financial forecasts and projections relating to the net income and assets of IBKC provided by IBKC management, and assumed discount rates ranging from 9.0% to 11.0%. The range of values was derived by adding (i) the present value of the estimated excess cash flows that IBKC could generate over the 4.5-year period from the second quarter of 2020 through 2024 and (ii) the present value of IBKCs implied terminal value at the end of such period. KBW assumed that IBKC would maintain a common equity tier 1 ratio of 10.00% and IBKC would retain sufficient earnings to maintain that level. In calculating the terminal value of IBKC, KBW applied a range of 9.5x to 11.5x IBKCs estimated 2025 earnings. This discounted cash flow analysis resulted in a range of implied values per share of IBKC common stock of $70.37 per share to $85.85 per share.
The discounted cash flow analysis is a widely used valuation methodology, but the results of such methodology are highly dependent on the assumptions that must be made, including asset and earnings growth rates, terminal values, dividend payout rates, and discount rates. The above analysis did not purport to be indicative of the actual values or expected values of IBKC.
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First Horizon Discounted Cash Flow Analysis. KBW performed a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate a range for the implied equity value of First Horizon. In this analysis, KBW used financial forecasts and projections relating to the net income and assets of First Horizon (with respect to fiscal years 2019 and 2020) provided by First Horizon management and financial forecasts and projections relating to the net income and assets of First Horizon (with respect to certain fiscal years beyond 2020) provided by IBKC management, and assumed discount rates ranging from 8.5% to 10.5%. The range of values was derived by adding (i) the present value of the estimated excess cash flows that First Horizon could generate over the 4.5-year period from the second quarter of 2020 through 2024 and (ii) the present value of First Horizons implied terminal value at the end of such period. KBW assumed that First Horizon would maintain a common equity tier 1 ratio of 10.00% and First Horizon would retain sufficient earnings to maintain that level. In calculating the terminal value of First Horizon, KBW applied a range of 9.5x to 11.5x First Horizons estimated 2025 earnings. This discounted cash flow analysis resulted in a range of implied values per share of First Horizon common stock of $15.64 per share to $19.37 per share.
The discounted cash flow analysis is a widely used valuation methodology, but the results of such methodology are highly dependent on the assumptions that must be made, including asset and earnings growth rates, terminal values, dividend payout rates, and discount rates. The above analysis did not purport to be indicative of the actual values or expected values of First Horizon.
Pro Forma Combined Discounted Cash Flow Analysis. KBW performed a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate an illustrative range for the implied equity value of the pro forma combined entity, taking into account the cost savings and related expenses expected to result from the merger as well as certain accounting adjustments and restructuring charges assumed with respect thereto. In this analysis, KBW used financial forecasts and projections relating to the net income and assets of First Horizon (with respect to fiscal years 2019 and 2020) provided by First Horizon management, financial forecasts and projections relating to the net income and assets of First Horizon (with respect to certain fiscal years beyond 2020) and IBKC provided by IBKC management, and estimated cost savings and related expenses and accounting adjustments and restructuring charges provided by First Horizon management, and assumed discount rates ranging from 8.75% to 10.75%. The range of values was derived by adding (i) the present value of the estimated excess cash flows that the pro forma combined entity could generate over the 4.5-year period from the second quarter of 2020 through 2024 and (ii) the present value of the pro forma combined entitys implied terminal value at the end of such period, in each case applying estimated cost savings and related expenses and accounting adjustments and restructuring charges. KBW assumed that the pro forma combined entity would maintain a common equity tier 1 ratio of 10.00% and would retain sufficient earnings to maintain that level. In calculating the terminal value of the pro forma combined entity, KBW applied a range of 9.5x to 11.5x the pro forma combined entitys estimated 2025 earnings. This discounted cash flow analysis resulted in an illustrative range of implied values of $77.89 to $96.57 for the 4.854 shares of First Horizon common stock to be received in the proposed merger for each share of IBKC common stock.
The discounted cash flow analysis is a widely used valuation methodology, but the results of such methodology are highly dependent on the assumptions that must be made, including asset and earnings growth rates, terminal values, dividend payout rates, and discount rates. The above analysis did not purport to be indicative of the actual values or expected values of the pro forma combined entity.
Miscellaneous. KBW acted as financial advisor to IBKC and not as an advisor to or agent of any other person. As part of its investment banking business, KBW is continually engaged in the valuation of bank and bank holding company securities in connection with acquisitions, negotiated underwritings, secondary distributions of listed and unlisted securities, private placements and valuations for various other purposes. As specialists in the securities of banking companies, KBW has experience in, and knowledge of, the valuation of banking enterprises. KBW and its affiliates, in the ordinary course of its and their broker-dealer businesses (and further to existing sales and trading relationships between each of KBW and a KBW broker-dealer affiliate and IBKC), may from time to time purchase securities from, and sell securities to, IBKC and First Horizon. In
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addition, as a market maker in securities, KBW and its affiliates may from time to time have a long or short position in, and buy or sell, debt or equity securities of IBKC or First Horizon for its and their own respective accounts and for the accounts of its and their respective customers and clients.
Pursuant to the KBW engagement agreement, IBKC agreed to pay KBW a cash fee equal to 0.70% of the aggregate merger consideration, which fee is estimated to be approximately $29 million, based on the closing share price of First Horizon common stock on November 1, 2019, $4,000,000 of which became payable upon IBKC entering into the merger agreement and the balance of which is contingent upon the completion of the merger. IBKC also agreed to reimburse KBW for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and disbursements incurred in connection with its retention and to indemnify KBW against certain liabilities relating to or arising out of KBWs engagement or KBWs role in connection therewith. In addition to the present engagement, in the two years preceding the date of its opinion, KBW provided investment banking or financial advisory services to IBKC and received compensation for such services. KBW acted as financial advisor to IBKC in connection with its March 2018 acquisition of Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust Co. In addition, KBW acted as joint book-running manager for IBKCs March 2019 offering of preferred stock. During the two years preceding the date of its opinion, KBW did not provide investment banking and financial advisory services to First Horizon. KBW may in the future provide investment banking and financial advisory services to IBKC or First Horizon and receive compensation for such services.
Opinion of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
At a meeting of the IBKC board of directors, Goldman Sachs rendered to the IBKC board of directors its oral opinion, subsequently confirmed in writing, to the effect that, as of November 3, 2019, the date of Goldman Sachs written opinion, and based upon and subject to the factors, qualifications and assumptions set forth in Goldman Sachs written opinion, the exchange ratio was fair from a financial point of view to the holders (other than First Horizon and its affiliates) of IBKC common stock.
The full text of the written opinion of Goldman Sachs, dated November 3, 2019, which sets forth the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered, qualifications and limitations on the review undertaken in connection with the opinion, is attached to this joint proxy statement/prospectus as Annex D. The summary of the Goldman Sachs opinion contained in this joint proxy statement/prospectus is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of Goldman Sachs written opinion. Goldman Sachs advisory services and opinion were provided for the information and assistance of the IBKC board of directors in connection with its consideration of the merger and the opinion does not constitute a recommendation as to how any holder of IBKC common stock should vote with respect to the merger or any other matter.
In connection with rendering the opinion described above and performing its related financial analyses, Goldman Sachs reviewed, among other things:
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section as the management forecasts), in each case, as approved for Goldman Sachs use by IBKC, including certain operating synergies projected by the management of IBKC and the management of First Horizon to result from the merger, as approved for Goldman Sachs use by IBKC (referred to in this section as the synergies). |
Goldman Sachs also held discussions with members of the senior management of IBKC and the senior management of First Horizon regarding their assessments of the strategic rationale for, and the potential benefits of, the merger, and the past and current business operations, financial condition and future prospects of IBKC and First Horizon; reviewed the reported price and trading activity for IBKC common stock and First Horizon common stock; compared certain financial and stock market information for IBKC and First Horizon with similar information for certain other companies the securities of which are publicly traded; reviewed the financial terms of certain recent business combinations in the banking industry; and performed such other studies and analyses, and considered such other factors, as Goldman Sachs deemed appropriate.
For purposes of rendering its opinion, Goldman Sachs, with the consent of the IBKC board of directors, relied upon and assumed the accuracy and completeness of all of the financial, legal, regulatory, tax, accounting and other information provided to, discussed with or reviewed by, Goldman Sachs, without assuming any responsibility for independent verification thereof. In that regard, Goldman Sachs assumed with the consent of the IBKC board of directors that the management forecasts, including the synergies, were reasonably prepared on a basis reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments of the management of IBKC. Goldman Sachs did not review individual credit files or make an independent evaluation or appraisal of the assets and liabilities (including any contingent, derivative or other off-balance-sheet assets and liabilities) of IBKC or First Horizon or any of their respective subsidiaries and Goldman Sachs was not furnished with any such evaluation or appraisal. Goldman Sachs is not an expert in the evaluation of loan and lease portfolios for purposes of assessing the adequacy of the allowances for losses with respect thereto, and, accordingly, Goldman Sachs assumed that such allowances for IBKC or First Horizon were, in the aggregate, adequate to cover such losses. Goldman Sachs assumed that all governmental, regulatory or other consents and approvals necessary for the consummation of the merger would be obtained without any adverse effect on IBKC or First Horizon or on the expected benefits of the merger in any way meaningful to Goldman Sachs analysis. Goldman Sachs assumed that the merger would be consummated on the terms set forth in the merger agreement, without the waiver or modification of any term or condition the effect of which would be in any way meaningful to Goldman Sachs analysis.
Goldman Sachs opinion did not address the underlying business decision of IBKC to engage in the merger, or the relative merits of the merger as compared to any strategic alternatives that may be available to IBKC; nor did it address any legal, regulatory, tax or accounting matters. Goldman Sachs opinion addressed only the fairness from a financial point of view to the holders (other than First Horizon and its affiliates) of IBKC common stock as of November 3, 2019 of the exchange ratio. Goldman Sachs did not express any view on, and its opinion did not address, any other term or aspect of the merger agreement or the merger or any term or aspect of any other agreement or instrument contemplated by the merger agreement or entered into or amended in connection with the merger, including the fairness of the merger to, or any consideration received in connection therewith by, the holders of any other class of securities, creditors, or other constituencies of IBKC; nor as to the fairness of the amount or nature of any compensation to be paid or payable to any of the officers, directors or employees of IBKC, or class of such persons, in connection with the merger, whether relative to the exchange ratio or otherwise. Goldman Sachs did not express any opinion as to the prices at which the First Horizon common stock would trade at any time or as to the impact of the merger on the solvency or viability of IBKC or First Horizon or the ability of IBKC or First Horizon to pay their respective obligations when they come due. Goldman Sachs opinion was necessarily based on economic, monetary, market and other conditions as in effect on, and the information made available to Goldman Sachs as of, November 3, 2019 and Goldman Sachs assumed no responsibility for updating, revising or reaffirming its opinion based on circumstances, developments or events occurring after November 3, 2019. Goldman Sachs advisory services and its
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opinion were provided for the information and assistance of IBKCs board of directors in connection with its consideration of the merger and Goldman Sachs opinion does not constitute a recommendation as to how any holder of IBKC common stock should vote with respect to the merger or any other matter. Goldman Sachs opinion was approved by a fairness committee of Goldman Sachs.
Summary of Financial Analyses
The following is a summary of the material financial analyses presented by Goldman Sachs to the IBKC board of directors in connection with rendering to the IBKC board of directors the opinion described above. The following summary, however, does not purport to be a complete description of the financial analyses performed by Goldman Sachs, nor does the order of analyses described represent the relative importance or weight given to those analyses by Goldman Sachs. Some of the summaries of the financial analyses include information presented in tabular format. The tables must be read together with the full text of each summary and are alone not a complete description of Goldman Sachs financial analyses. Except as otherwise noted, the following quantitative information, to the extent that it is based on market data, is based on market data as it existed on or before November 1, 2019, the last completed trading day prior to announcement of the merger, and is not necessarily indicative of current market conditions.
Analysis of Implied Deal Premia and Multiples
Goldman Sachs calculated and compared certain implied premia and multiples using the closing price for shares of IBKC common stock on November 1, 2019, and the implied value of the consideration to be paid by First Horizon for each share of IBKC common stock pursuant to the merger agreement. For purposes of its analysis, Goldman Sachs calculated an implied value for the merger consideration of $74.77 by multiplying the exchange ratio by $16.31, the closing price for the shares of First Horizon common stock on November 1, 2019.
Goldman Sachs calculated and/or compared the following:
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the implied premia represented by the closing price of $74.76 per share of IBKC common stock on November 1, 2019 and the $74.77 implied value of the merger consideration, in each case, relative to: |
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Selected Companies Analyses for IBKC
Goldman Sachs reviewed and compared certain financial information for IBKC to corresponding financial information and public market multiples for the nine (9) selected publicly traded companies in the banking industry listed below. Although none of the selected companies is directly comparable to IBKC, the selected companies were chosen because they are publicly traded companies with operations that, for purposes of analysis, may be considered similar to certain operations of IBKC.
For each of IBKC and the selected companies, Goldman Sachs calculated and compared such companys closing price per share as of November 1, 2019 as a multiple of each of such companys:
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For purposes of its calculations, Goldman Sachs used 2019 and 2020 EPS estimates for IBKC and the selected companies reflecting the most recent median EPS estimates for such companies published by IBES as of November 1, 2019. For IBKC, Goldman Sachs also used the 2019 and 2020 EPS estimates reflected in the management forecasts.
The multiples calculated by Goldman Sachs for the selected companies and multiples calculated by Goldman Sachs for IBKC are as follows:
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Illustrative Present Value of Future Stock Price Analysis for IBKC
Goldman Sachs performed an illustrative analysis of the implied present value of the future value of the shares of IBKC common stock on a stand-alone basis.
Goldman Sachs derived a range of theoretical future values per share for the shares of IBKC common stock on a stand-alone basis as of December 31, 2019, 2020 and 2021 by applying illustrative price to EPS multiples of 10.4x and 11.4x to the estimates of the EPS of IBKC on a stand-alone basis for 2020, 2021 and 2022, respectively, based on the management forecasts. By applying a discount rate of 8.0%, reflecting an estimate of IBKCs cost of equity on a stand-alone basis, Goldman Sachs discounted to present value as of September 30, 2019 both the theoretical future values per share it derived for IBKC on a stand-alone basis and the cumulative estimated dividends to be paid per share of IBKC common stock on a stand-alone basis through the end of the applicable year as reflected in the management forecasts, to yield illustrative present values per share of IBKC common stock on a stand-alone basis ranging from $69.77 to $78.91.
The illustrative price to EPS multiples used in the foregoing analysis were derived by Goldman Sachs using its professional judgement and experience, taking into account the multiples calculated by Goldman Sachs as set forth above under Selected Companies Analyses for IBKC. Goldman Sachs derived the discount rate used in the foregoing analysis by application of the capital asset pricing model (CAPM), which requires certain company-specific inputs, including a beta for the company, as well as certain financial metrics for the United States financial markets generally.
Regression Analysis for IBKC
Goldman Sachs performed a regression analysis using the Price/TBV per share multiples for the selected companies calculated by Goldman Sachs as described above under Selected Companies Analyses for IBKC compared to the 2020 estimated return on average tangible common equity (2020E ROATCE) for those selected companies using the median estimates for such companies published by IBES as of November 1, 2019 to derive a regression line reflecting a range of Price/TBV per share multiples at a range of 2020E ROATCE for the selected companies. The 2020 ROATCE for those selected companies ranged from 9.9% to 16.7%, with a median of 13.8%. Goldman Sachs observed that the 2020E ROATCE for IBKC, as reflected in the management forecasts, corresponded to an implied Price/TBV per share multiple of 1.5x on the regression line. Goldman Sachs calculated that the closing price for IBKC common stock on November 1, 2019 reflected a multiple of approximately 1.4x the TBV per share as of September 30, 2019 for IBKC, as provided by IBKC management, which implied an 8.3% discount to the implied regression line.
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Goldman Sachs applied implied Price/TBV per share multiples ranging from 1.3x (0.2x less than the 2020E ROATCE regression implied Price/TBV per share multiple) to 1.7x (0.2x more than the 2020E ROATCE regression implied Price/TBV per share multiple) to the TBV per share as of September 30, 2019 for IBKC, as provided by IBKC management, to derive a range of regression implied values per share of IBKC common stock on a stand-alone basis. Goldman Sachs applied IBKCs implied 8.3% trading discount to the implied regression line to derive discounted regression implied values per share of IBKC common stock ranging from $65.10 to $84.42.
Illustrative Discounted Dividend Analyses for IBKC on a Stand-Alone Basis
Using the management forecasts, Goldman Sachs performed an illustrative discounted dividend analysis for IBKC on a stand-alone basis, to derive a range of illustrative present values per share of IBKC common stock on a stand-alone basis.
Using discount rates ranging from 7.0% to 9.0%, reflecting estimates of the cost of equity for IBKC on a stand-alone basis, Goldman Sachs derived a range of illustrative equity values for IBKC on a stand-alone basis by discounting to present value as of September 30, 2019, (a) the implied distributions to holders of IBKC common stock over the period beginning September 30, 2019 through December 31, 2024 calculated based on the management forecasts assuming, at the direction of IBKC management, that IBKC would make distributions of capital in excess of the amount necessary to achieve a 10.0% CET1 ratio target and (b) a range of illustrative terminal values for IBKC as of December 31, 2024, calculated by applying illustrative price to EPS multiples ranging from 10.4x to 11.4x (reflecting implied Price/TBV per share exit multiples ranging from 1.4x to 1.6x) to the estimate of IBKCs terminal year (2025) net income on a stand-alone basis, as reflected in the management forecasts. Goldman Sachs derived the range of discount rates by application of the CAPM. To derive illustrative terminal values for IBKC, Goldman Sachs applied illustrative price to EPS multiples based on its professional judgment and experience, taking into account the multiples it calculated as described above under Selected Companies Analyses for IBKC.
Goldman Sachs divided the range of illustrative equity values it derived for IBKC by the total number of fully diluted shares of IBKC common stock outstanding, as provided by IBKC management, to derive illustrative present values per share of IBKC common stock on a stand-alone basis ranging from $77.35 to $89.45.
Selected Companies Analyses for First Horizon on a Stand-Alone Basis
Goldman Sachs reviewed and compared certain financial information for First Horizon on a stand-alone basis to corresponding financial information and public market multiples for the nine (9) selected publicly traded companies in the banking industry set forth above under Selected Companies Analyses for IBKC. Although none of the selected companies is directly comparable to First Horizon, the selected companies were chosen because they are publicly traded companies with operations that, for purposes of analysis, may be considered similar to certain operations of First Horizon.
For each of First Horizon on a stand-alone basis and the selected companies, Goldman Sachs calculated and compared such companys closing price per share as of November 1, 2019 as a multiple of each of such companys:
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The multiples calculated by Goldman Sachs for the selected companies are set forth above under Selected Companies Analyses for IBKC. The multiples calculated by Goldman Sachs for First Horizon on a stand-alone basis are as follows:
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Illustrative Present Value of Future Stock Price Analysis for First Horizon on a Stand-Alone Basis
Goldman Sachs performed an illustrative analysis of the implied present value of the future value of the shares of First Horizon common stock on a stand-alone basis.
Goldman Sachs derived a range of theoretical future values per share for the shares of First Horizon common stock on a stand-alone basis as of December 31, 2019, 2020 and 2021 by applying illustrative price to EPS multiples of 9.7x to 10.7x to the estimates of the EPS of First Horizon on a stand-alone basis for 2020, 2021 and 2022, respectively, based on management forecasts. By applying a discount rate of 7.5%, reflecting an estimate of First Horizons cost of equity on a stand-alone basis, Goldman Sachs discounted to present value as of September 30, 2019 both the theoretical future values per share it derived for First Horizon on a stand-alone basis and the cumulative estimated dividends to be paid per share of First Horizon common stock on a stand-alone basis through the end of the applicable year as reflected in the management forecasts, to yield illustrative present values per share of First Horizon common stock on a stand-alone basis ranging from $15.16 to $17.07.
The illustrative price to EPS multiples used in the foregoing analysis were derived by Goldman Sachs based on its professional judgement and experience, taking into account the multiples calculated by Goldman Sachs as set forth above under Selected Companies Analyses for IBKC. Goldman Sachs derived the discount rate used in the foregoing analysis by application of CAPM.
Regression Analysis for First Horizon on a Stand-Alone Basis
Goldman Sachs observed that the 2020E ROATCE for First Horizon on a stand-alone basis, as reflected in the management forecasts, corresponded to an implied Price/TBV per share multiple of 2.1x on the regression line derived by Goldman Sachs reflecting a range of Price/TBV per share multiples at a range of 2020E ROATCEs for the selected companies as described above under Regression Analysis for IBKC. Goldman Sachs calculated that the closing price for First Horizon common stock on November 1, 2019 reflected a multiple of approximately 1.7x the TBV per share as of September 30, 2019 for First Horizon, as provided by First Horizon management, which implied a 19.7% discount to the implied regression line.
Goldman Sachs applied implied Price/TBV per share multiples ranging from 1.9x (0.2x less than the 2020E ROATCE regression implied stand-alone Price/TBV per share multiple) to 2.3x (0.2x more than the 2020E ROATCE implied market stand-alone Price/TBV per share multiple) to the TBV per share as of September 30, 2019 for First Horizon on a stand-alone basis, as provided by First Horizon management, to derive a range of regression implied values per share of First Horizon common stock on a stand-alone basis. Goldman Sachs applied First Horizons implied 19.7% trading discount to the implied regression line to derive discounted regression implied values per share of First Horizon common stock ranging from $14.74 to $17.88.
Illustrative Discounted Dividend Analyses for First Horizon on a Stand-Alone Basis
Using the management forecasts, Goldman Sachs performed illustrative discounted dividend analyses for First Horizon on a stand-alone basis, to derive a range of illustrative present values per share of First Horizon common stock on a stand-alone basis.
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Using discount rates ranging from 6.5% to 8.5%, reflecting estimates of the cost of equity for First Horizon on a stand-alone basis, Goldman Sachs derived a range of illustrative equity values for First Horizon on a stand-alone basis by discounting to present value as of September 30, 2019, (a) the implied distributions to holders of First Horizon common stock on a stand-alone basis over the period beginning September 30, 2019 through December 31, 2024, on a stand-alone basis, calculated based on the management forecasts assuming at the direction of IBKC management that First Horizon would make distributions of capital in excess of the amount necessary to achieve a 10.0% CET1 ratio target and (b) a range of illustrative terminal values for First Horizon on a stand-alone basis as of December 31, 2024, calculated by applying illustrative price to EPS multiples ranging from 9.7x to 10.7x (reflecting implied price/TBV per share exit multiples ranging from 1.4x to 1.6x) to the estimate of First Horizons terminal year (2025) net income on a stand-alone basis, as reflected in the management forecasts. Goldman Sachs derived the range of discount rates by application of the CAPM. To derive illustrative terminal values for First Horizon on a stand-alone basis, Goldman Sachs applied illustrative price to EPS multiples based on its professional judgment and experience, taking into account the multiples it calculated for the selected companies as described above under Selected Companies Analyses for IBKC and the multiples it calculated for First Horizon on a stand-alone basis as set forth above under Selected Companies Analyses for First Horizon on a Stand-Alone Basis.
Goldman Sachs divided the range of illustrative equity values it derived for First Horizon on a stand-alone basis by the total number of fully diluted shares of First Horizon common stock outstanding, as provided by IBKC management, to derive illustrative present values per share of First Horizon common stock on a stand-alone basis ranging from $16.02 to $18.83.
Illustrative Present Value of Future Stock Price Analyses for IBKC Shares on a Pro Forma Basis
Goldman Sachs performed an illustrative analysis of the implied present value of the future value of the 4.584 shares of First Horizon common stock to be received for each share of IBKC common stock in the merger.
Goldman Sachs derived a range of theoretical future values per share for the shares of First Horizon common stock on a pro forma basis (giving effect to the merger) as of December 31, 2020, 2021 and 2022 by applying illustrative price to EPS multiples of 10.0x to 11.0x to the estimates of the EPS of First Horizon on a pro forma basis for 2021, 2022 and 2023, respectively, based on the management forecasts, taking into account the synergies. By applying a discount rate of 7.75%, reflecting an estimate of First Horizons cost of equity on a pro forma basis (based on the estimated cost of equity for each of First Horizon and IBKC on a stand-alone basis blended based on the pro forma ownership of their respective common shareholders in the combined company), Goldman Sachs discounted to present value as of September 30, 2019 both the theoretical future values per share it derived for First Horizon on a pro forma basis and the cumulative estimated dividends to be paid per share of First Horizon common stock on a stand-alone basis until the estimated transaction closing and a pro forma basis thereafter through the end of the applicable year as reflected in the management forecasts to yield illustrative present values per share of First Horizon common stock on a pro forma basis. Goldman Sachs then multiplied this range by the exchange ratio to yield illustrative present values ranging from $81.23 to $92.16 for the 4.584 shares of First Horizon common stock to be received for each share of IBKC common stock in the merger. The illustrative price to EPS multiples used in the foregoing analysis were derived by Goldman Sachs based on its professional judgment and experience, taking into account the multiples calculated by Goldman Sachs as set forth above under Selected Companies Analyses for IBKC.
Regression Analysis for IBKC Shares on a Pro Forma Basis
Goldman Sachs observed that the estimated 2020E ROATCE for First Horizon on a pro forma basis, as reflected in the management forecasts, corresponded to an implied Price/TBV per share multiple of 2.7x on the regression line derived by Goldman Sachs reflecting a range of Price/TBV
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per share multiples at a range of 2020E ROATCEs for the selected companies as described above under Regression Analysis for IBKC.
Goldman Sachs applied implied Price/TBV per share multiples ranging from 2.5x (0.2x less than the 2020E ROATCE regression implied pro forma Price/TBV per share multiple) to 2.9x (0.2x more than the 2020E ROATCE implied market pro forma Price/TBV per share multiple) to the TBV per share as of June 30, 2020 for First Horizon on a pro forma basis as reflected in the management forecasts, and discounting the results to present value as of September 30, 2019, using a discount rate of 7.75%, reflecting an estimate of First Horizons cost of equity on a pro forma basis (based on the estimated cost of equity for each of First Horizon and IBKC on a stand-alone basis blended based on the pro forma ownership of their respective common shareholders in the combined company), to derive a range of regression implied present values per share of First Horizon common stock on a pro forma basis. Goldman Sachs then applied a discount of 14.8%, which was calculated to be IBKCs and First Horizons blended current trading discount to the implied regression line based on the pro forma ownership of their respective common shareholders in the combined company, to derive a range of discounted regression implied present values per share of First Horizon common stock on a pro forma basis. Goldman Sachs multiplied this range by the exchange ratio to derive discounted regression implied present values ranging from $88.13 to $102.38 for the 4.584 shares of First Horizon common stock to be received for each share of IBKC common stock in the merger.
Illustrative Discounted Dividend Analyses for IBKC Shares on a Pro Forma Basis
Using the management forecasts, Goldman Sachs performed illustrative discounted dividend analysis for First Horizon on a pro forma basis giving effect to the merger. Using discount rates ranging from 6.75% to 8.75%, reflecting estimates of the cost of equity for First Horizon on a pro forma basis giving effect to the merger, Goldman Sachs derived a range of illustrative equity values for First Horizon on a pro forma basis by discounting to present value as of September 30, 2019, (a) the implied distributions to/ infusions from holders of First Horizons common stock on a pro forma basis from June 30, 2020 through December 31, 2024 calculated using the management forecasts, taking into account the synergies, assuming, at the direction of IBKC management, that First Horizon would on a pro forma basis make distributions/require infusions of capital as necessary to achieve a 10.0% CET1 ratio target and (b) a range of illustrative terminal values for First Horizon on a pro forma basis as of December 31, 2024, calculated by applying illustrative price to EPS multiples ranging from 10.0x to 11.0x (reflecting implied price/TBV per share multiples ranging from 1.7x to 1.9x) to the estimate of First Horizons terminal year (2025) net income on a pro forma basis, as reflected in the management forecasts, taking into account the synergies. To derive illustrative terminal values for First Horizon on a pro forma basis, Goldman Sachs applied illustrative price to EPS multiples based on its professional judgment and experience, the multiples it calculated for the selected companies and IBKC on a stand-alone basis as described above under Selected Companies Analyses for IBKC and the multiples it calculated for First Horizon on a stand-alone basis as set forth above under Selected Companies Analyses for First Horizon on a Stand-Alone Basis.
Goldman Sachs divided the range of illustrative equity values it derived for First Horizon on a pro forma basis by the total number of fully diluted shares of First Horizon common stock outstanding, as provided by First Horizon management, increased by the number of shares of First Horizon common stock anticipated to be issued in the merger, as provided by IBKC management, to derive a range of illustrative present values per share of First Horizon common stock on a pro forma basis. Goldman Sachs then multiplied this range by the exchange ratio, to derive illustrative present values ranging from $82.71 to $97.56 for the 4.584 shares of First Horizon common stock to be received for each share of IBKC common stock in the merger.
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Illustrative Contribution Analysis
Using the management forecasts and publicly available information, Goldman Sachs analyzed the implied equity contributions of First Horizon and IBKC to the pro forma combined company based on specific historical and estimated future operating and financial information of each company, including, among other things, closing stock prices of each company as of November 1, 2019, average closing stock prices of each company for the six (6)-month, one (1)-year, three (3)-year and five (5)-year periods ended November 1, 2019, actual net income for 2018, and estimated net income for 2019 through 2020.
Based on the number of fully diluted shares of First Horizon common stock and IBKC common stock outstanding as of November 1, 2019, as provided by IBKC management, following the consummation of the merger, holders of IBKC common stock would hold approximately 43.1% of the fully diluted shares of the pro forma combined company, and holders of First Horizon common stock would hold approximately 56.9% of the fully diluted shares of the pro forma combined company. The following table presents the results of this analysis:
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First |
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Closing Share Prices |
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November 1, 2019 |
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43.1 |
% |
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56.9 |
% |
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6-Month Average |
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44.0 |
% |
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56.0 |
% |
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1-Year Average |
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44.7 |
% |
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55.3 |
% |
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3-Year Average |
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42.5 |
% |
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57.5 |
% |
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5-Year Average |
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42.2 |
% |
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57.8 |
% |
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Net Income |
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2018 Net Income |
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48.8 |
% |
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51.2 |
% |
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2019E Net Income |
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42.2 |
% |
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57.8 |
% |
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2020E Net Income |
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41.5 |
% |
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58.5 |
% |
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General
The preparation of a fairness opinion is a complex process and is not necessarily susceptible to partial analysis or summary description. Selecting portions of the analyses or of the summary set forth above, without considering the analyses as a whole, could create an incomplete view of the processes underlying Goldman Sachs opinion. In arriving at its fairness determination, Goldman Sachs considered the results of all of its analyses and did not attribute any particular weight to any factor or analysis considered by it. Rather, Goldman Sachs made its determination as to fairness on the basis of its experience and professional judgment after considering the results of all of its analyses. No company used in the above analyses as a comparison is directly comparable to IBKC or First Horizon.
Goldman Sachs prepared these analyses for purposes of providing its opinion to the IBKC board of directors that, as of the date of the opinion, the exchange ratio was fair from a financial point of view to the holders (other than First Horizon and its affiliates) of IBKC common stock. These analyses do not purport to be appraisals nor do they necessarily reflect the prices at which businesses or securities actually may be sold. Analyses based upon projections of future results are not necessarily indicative of actual future results, which may be significantly more or less favorable than suggested by these analyses. Because these analyses are inherently subject to uncertainty, being based upon numerous factors or events beyond the control of the parties or their respective advisors, none of IBKC, Goldman Sachs or any other person assumes responsibility if future results are materially different from those forecast.
The exchange ratio and the merger consideration to be paid by First Horizon for each share of IBKC common stock pursuant to the merger agreement was determined through arms-length negotiations between IBKC and First Horizon and was approved by the IBKC board of directors. Goldman Sachs provided advice to IBKC during these negotiations. Goldman Sachs did not,
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however, recommend any specific exchange ratio or amount of consideration to IBKC or that any specific exchange ratio or amount of consideration constituted the only appropriate consideration for the merger.
As described above, Goldman Sachs opinion was one of many factors taken into consideration by the IBKC board of directors in making its determination to approve the merger. The foregoing summary does not purport to be a complete description of the analyses performed by Goldman Sachs in connection with the delivery of its fairness opinion to the IBKC board of directors and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the written opinion of Goldman Sachs attached as Annex D to this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
Goldman Sachs and its affiliates are engaged in advisory, underwriting and financing, principal investing, sales and trading, research, investment management and other financial and non-financial activities and services for various persons and entities. Goldman Sachs and its affiliates and employees, and funds or other entities they manage or in which they invest or have other economic interests or with which they co-invest, may at any time purchase, sell, hold or vote long or short positions and investments in securities, derivatives, loans, commodities, currencies, credit default swaps and other financial instruments of IBKC, First Horizon, any of their respective affiliates and third parties, or any currency or commodity that may be involved in the merger. Goldman Sachs acted as financial advisor to IBKC in connection with, and participated in certain of the negotiations leading to, the merger. Goldman Sachs expects to receive fees from IBKC for its services in connection with the merger, the principal portion of which is contingent upon consummation of the merger, and IBKC has agreed to reimburse certain of Goldman Sachs expenses arising, and indemnify Goldman Sachs against certain liabilities that may arise, out of its engagement. Goldman Sachs may in the future provide financial advisory and/or underwriting services to IBKC, First Horizon and their respective affiliates for which its Investment Banking Division may receive compensation.
IBKC selected Goldman Sachs as its financial advisor because it is an internationally recognized investment banking firm that has substantial experience in transactions similar to the merger. Pursuant to an engagement letter dated October 29, 2019, Goldman Sachs was engaged to serve as the financial advisor to the IBKC board of directors in connection with the merger. The engagement letter between IBKC and Goldman Sachs provides for a fee that is estimated to be approximately $19.6 million, based on the closing share price of First Horizon common stock on November 1, 2019. $2.5 million of Goldman Sachs fee became payable upon the execution of the merger agreement and the remainder of Goldman Sachs fee will become payable upon completion of the merger. In addition, IBKC agreed to reimburse Goldman Sachs for certain of its expenses, including reasonable attorneys fees and disbursements, and to indemnify Goldman Sachs and related persons against various liabilities, including certain liabilities under the federal securities laws.
First Horizon and IBKC do not, as a matter of course, publicly disclose forecasts or internal projections as to future performance, revenues, earnings, financial condition or other results due to, among other reasons, the inherent uncertainty of the underlying assumptions and estimates.
However, in connection with the merger, IBKC senior management prepared or approved for use certain unaudited prospective financial information with respect to IBKC and First Horizon on a standalone basis and without giving effect to the merger, which were provided to and used by KBW and Goldman Sachs for the purpose of performing financial analyses in connection with their respective opinions, as described in this joint proxy statement/prospectus under the heading Opinions of IBKCs Financial Advisors beginning on page 88 and the IBKC board of directors in connection with its evaluation of the merger.
The financial forecasts were not prepared for the purposes of, or with a view toward, public disclosure or with a view toward complying with the guidelines established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for preparation and presentation of prospective financial
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information, published guidelines of the SEC regarding forward-looking statements or generally accepted accounting principles. A summary of certain significant elements of this information is set forth below, and is included in this joint proxy statement/prospectus solely for the purpose of providing First Horizon shareholders and IBKC shareholders access to certain nonpublic information made available to IBKCs financial advisors for the purpose of performing financial analyses in connection with their respective opinions. The information included below does not comprise all of the prospective financial information provided to IBKCs financial advisors.
Although presented with numeric specificity, the financial forecasts reflect numerous estimates and assumptions made by IBKC senior management at the time such forecasts were prepared or approved for use by IBKCs financial advisors and represent IBKC senior managements evaluation of IBKCs and First Horizons expected future financial performance on a stand-alone basis, without reference to the merger. These and the other estimates and assumptions underlying the financial forecasts involve judgments with respect to, among other things, economic, competitive, regulatory and financial market conditions and future business decisions that may not be realized and that are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies, including, among other things, the inherent uncertainty of the business and economic conditions affecting the industries in which IBKC and First Horizon operate and the risks and uncertainties described under Risk Factors beginning on page 43, Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements beginning on page 41 and in the reports that IBKC and First Horizon respectively file with the SEC from time to time, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are outside the control of IBKC and First Horizon and will be beyond the control of the combined company following completion of the merger. There can be no assurance that the underlying assumptions would prove to be accurate or that the projected results would be realized, and actual results could differ materially from those reflected in the financial forecasts, whether or not the merger is completed. Further, these assumptions do not include all potential actions that the senior management of IBKC or First Horizon could or might have taken during these time periods. The inclusion in this joint proxy statement/prospectus of the unaudited prospective financial information below should not be regarded as an indication that First Horizon, IBKC or their board of directors or financial advisors, considered, or now consider, these projections and forecasts to be material information to any First Horizon shareholder or IBKC shareholder, as the case may be, particularly in light of the inherent risks and uncertainties associated with those projections and forecasts. The financial forecasts are not fact and should not be relied upon as being necessarily indicative of actual future results, and this information should not be relied on as such. The financial forecasts also reflect numerous variables, expectations and assumptions available at the time they were prepared as to certain business decisions that are subject to change and do not take into account any circumstances or events occurring after the date they were prepared. No assurances can be given that if these financial forecasts and the underlying assumptions had been prepared as of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, similar assumptions would be used. In addition, the financial forecasts may not reflect the manner in which the combined company would operate after the merger.
Ernst & Young LLP (IBKCs independent registered public accounting firm) and KPMG LLP (First Horizons independent registered public accounting firm) have not examined, compiled or otherwise performed any procedures with respect to the prospective financial information contained in these financial forecasts and, accordingly, neither Ernst & Young LLP nor KPMG LLP have expressed any opinion or given any other form of assurance with respect thereto and they assume no responsibility for the prospective financial information. The reports of the independent registered public accounting firms incorporated by reference in this joint proxy statement/prospectus relate to the historical financial information of IBKC and First Horizon, as applicable. Such reports do not extend to the financial forecasts and should not be read to do so. No independent registered public accounting firm has examined, compiled or otherwise performed any procedures with respect to the prospective financial information contained in these financial forecasts and, accordingly, no independent registered public accounting firm has expressed any opinion or given any other form of assurance with respect thereto and no independent registered public accounting firm assumes any responsibility for the prospective financial information.
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In light of the foregoing, and taking into account that the First Horizon special meeting and the IBKC special meeting will be held several months after the financial forecasts were prepared, as well as the uncertainties inherent in any forecasted information, First Horizon shareholders and IBKC shareholders are strongly cautioned not to place unwarranted reliance on such information, and First Horizon and IBKC urge all First Horizon shareholders and IBKC shareholders to review First Horizons and IBKCs respective most recent SEC filings for descriptions of First Horizons and IBKCs respective reported financial results. See Where You Can Find More Information in the forepart of this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
General
The financial forecasts were prepared separately using, in some cases, different assumptions, and are not intended to be added together. Adding the financial forecasts together for the two companies is not intended to represent the results the combined company will achieve if the merger is completed and is not intended to represent forecasted financial information for the combined company if the merger is completed.
By including in this joint proxy statement/prospectus a summary of the financial forecasts, neither First Horizon nor IBKC nor any of IBKCs representatives has made or makes any representation to any person regarding the ultimate performance of First Horizon or IBKC compared to the information contained in the financial forecasts. Neither First Horizon, IBKC nor, after completion of the merger, the combined company undertakes any obligation to update or otherwise revise the financial forecasts or financial information to reflect circumstances existing since their preparation or to reflect the occurrence of subsequent or unanticipated events, even in the event that any or all of the underlying assumptions are shown to be in error, or to reflect changes in general economic or industry conditions.
The financial forecasts summarized in this section are not being included in this joint proxy statement/prospectus in order to induce any First Horizon shareholder to vote in favor of the First Horizon merger proposal or any of the other proposals to be voted on at the First Horizon special meeting or to induce any IBKC shareholder to vote in favor of the IBKC merger proposal or any of the other proposals to be voted on at the IBKC special meeting.
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IBKC Standalone Projections
($ in
millions, except per share data)
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Historical |
Projections |
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2018A |
2019E |
2020E |
2021E |
2022E |
2023E |
2024E |
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Income Statement Summary |
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Net Interest Income |
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$ |
|
1,013 |
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$ |
|
996 |
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$ |
|
964 |
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$ |
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993 |
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$ |
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1,023 |
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$ |
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1,054 |
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$ |
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1,085 |
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Non-Interest Income |
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202 |
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225 |
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244 |
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252 |
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259 |
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267 |
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275 |
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Total Revenue |
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$ |
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1,216 |
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$ |
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1,222 |
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$ |
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1,209 |
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$ |
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1,245 |
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$ |
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1,282 |
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$ |
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1,321 |
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$ |
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1,360 |
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Non-Interest Expense |
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$ |
|
693 |
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|
$ |
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669 |
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|
$ |
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676 |
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|
$ |
|
696 |
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$ |
|
717 |
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$ |
|
738 |
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$ |
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761 |
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Provision Expense |
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|
39 |
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|
43 |
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|
47 |
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|
61 |
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|
75 |
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|
64 |
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|
53 |
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Net Income to Common |
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|
$ |
|
358 |
|
|
$ |
|
373 |
|
|
$ |
|
355 |
|
|
$ |
|
356 |
|
|
$ |
|
358 |
|
|
$ |
|
379 |
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$ |
|
400 |
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Diluted EPS |
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$ |
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6.69 |
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$ |
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7.02 |
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$ |
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7.03 |
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$ |
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7.27 |
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$ |
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7.53 |
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$ |
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8.21 |
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$ |
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8.94 |
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Net Income Growth |
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4.3 |
% |
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(4.9 |
)% |
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0.4 |
% |
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0.5 |
% |
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5.9 |
% |
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5.8 |
% |
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EPS Growth |
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5.0 |
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0.0 |
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3.5 |
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3.6 |
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9.1 |
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8.8 |
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55.4 |
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53.1 |
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50.5 |
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49.0 |
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47.5 |
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46.1 |
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44.8 |
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3.0 |
% |
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3.0 |
% |
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3.0 |
% |
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3.0 |
% |
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NIM |
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3.71 |
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3.50 |
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3.30 |
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3.30 |
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3.30 |
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3.30 |
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3.30 |
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Fee Income Ratio |
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16.7 |
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18.4 |
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20.2 |
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20.2 |
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20.2 |
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20.2 |
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20.2 |
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Efficiency Ratio |
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53.7 |
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54.8 |
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55.9 |
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55.9 |
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55.9 |
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55.9 |
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55.9 |
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NIE / Avg. Assets |
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2.3 |
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2.1 |
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2.1 |
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2.1 |
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2.1 |
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2.1 |
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2.1 |
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Provisions / Avg. Loans |
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0.18 |
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0.18 |
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0.19 |
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0.24 |
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0.28 |
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0.24 |
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0.19 |
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ROAA |
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1.24 |
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1.25 |
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1.16 |
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1.13 |
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1.10 |
|
|
1.13 |
|
|
1.15 |
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ROATCE |
|
|
15.4 |
|
|
14.3 |
|
|
13.1 |
|
|
12.7 |
|
|
12.2 |
|
|
12.3 |
|
|
12.4 |
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Balance Sheet Summary |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total Assets |
|
|
$ |
|
30,833 |
|
|
$ |
|
31,578 |
|
|
$ |
|
32,818 |
|
|
$ |
|
33,802 |
|
|
$ |
|
34,816 |
|
|
$ |
|
35,861 |
|
|
$ |
|
36,937 |
||||||||||||||
Total Gross Loans |
|
|
22,520 |
|
|
23,975 |
|
|
25,397 |
|
|
26,159 |
|
|
26,944 |
|
|
27,752 |
|
|
28,585 |
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Total Deposits |
|
|
23,367 |
|
|
25,108 |
|
|
26,575 |
|
|
27,372 |
|
|
28,193 |
|
|
29,039 |
|
|
29,910 |
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Tangible Common Equity |
|
|
2,609 |
|
|
2,800 |
|
|
2,797 |
|
|
2,925 |
|
|
3,053 |
|
|
3,194 |
|
|
3,352 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CET1 |
|
|
2,681 |
|
|
2,769 |
|
|
2,779 |
|
|
2,879 |
|
|
2,977 |
|
|
3,091 |
|
|
3,246 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Risk-Weighted Assets |
|
|
25,009 |
|
|
25,613 |
|
|
26,619 |
|
|
27,417 |
|
|
28,240 |
|
|
29,087 |
|
|
29,960 |
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CET1 Ratio |
|
|
10.7 |
% |
|
|
|
10.8 |
% |
|
|
|
10.4 |
% |
|
|
|
10.5 |
% |
|
|
|
10.5 |
% |
|
|
|
10.6 |
% |
|
|
|
10.8 |
% |
|
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First Horizon Standalone
Projections
($ in millions, except per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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FYE December 31 |
Historical |
Projections |
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2018A |
2019E |
2020E |
2021E |
2022E |
2023E |
2024E |
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Income Statement Summary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Net Interest Income |
|
|
$ |
|
1,220 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,202 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,222 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,258 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,296 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,335 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,375 |
||||||||||||||
Non-Interest Income |
|
|
503 |
|
|
632 |
|
|
641 |
|
|
660 |
|
|
680 |
|
|
700 |
|
|
721 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total Revenue |
|
|
$ |
|
1,724 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,834 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,862 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,918 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,976 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,035 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,096 |
||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-Interest Expense |
|
|
$ |
|
1,124 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,107 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,124 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,158 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,193 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,229 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,266 |
||||||||||||||
Provision Expense |
|
|
7 |
|
|
45 |
|
|
60 |
|
|
78 |
|
|
96 |
|
|
82 |
|
|
68 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income to Common |
|
|
$ |
|
375 |
|
|
$ |
|
510 |
|
|
$ |
|
500 |
|
|
$ |
|
503 |
|
|
$ |
|
506 |
|
|
$ |
|
535 |
|
|
$ |
|
564 |
||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Diluted EPS |
|
|
$ |
|
1.64 |
|
|
$ |
|
1.62 |
|
|
$ |
|
1.62 |
|
|
$ |
|
1.66 |
|
|
$ |
|
1.70 |
|
|
$ |
|
1.83 |
|
|
$ |
|
1.96 |
||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Income Growth |
|
|
|
|
36.0 |
% |
|
|
|
(2.0 |
)% |
|
|
|
0.7 |
% |
|
|
|
0.7 |
% |
|
|
|
5.6 |
% |
|
|
|
5.5 |
% |
|
|||||||||||||||||
EPS Growth |
|
|
|
|
(1.7 |
) |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
2.9 |
|
|
2.3 |
|
|
7.3 |
|
|
7.2 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted Shares Outstanding, Average |
|
|
228.1 |
|
|
315.6 |
|
|
308.9 |
|
|
302.3 |
|
|
297.5 |
|
|
292.7 |
|
|
288.0 |
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KPIs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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NIM |
|
|
3.46 |
% |
|
|
|
3.26 |
% |
|
|
|
3.22 |
% |
|
|
|
3.22 |
% |
|
|
|
3.22 |
% |
|
|
|
3.22 |
% |
|
|
|
3.22 |
% |
|
||||||||||||||
Fee Income Ratio |
|
|
29.2 |
|
|
34.5 |
|
|
34.4 |
|
|
34.4 |
|
|
34.4 |
|
|
34.4 |
|
|
34.4 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Efficiency Ratio |
|
|
64.0 |
|
|
60.3 |
|
|
60.4 |
|
|
60.4 |
|
|
60.4 |
|
|
60.4 |
|
|
60.4 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NIE / Avg. Assets |
|
|
2.8 |
|
|
2.6 |
|
|
2.6 |
|
|
2.6 |
|
|
2.6 |
|
|
2.6 |
|
|
2.6 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provisions / Avg. Loans |
|
|
0.03 |
|
|
0.16 |
|
|
0.19 |
|
|
0.24 |
|
|
0.29 |
|
|
0.24 |
|
|
0.19 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ROAA |
|
|
0.93 |
|
|
1.26 |
|
|
1.19 |
|
|
1.17 |
|
|
1.14 |
|
|
1.17 |
|
|
1.20 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ROATCE |
|
|
14.1 |
|
|
17.9 |
|
|
16.4 |
|
|
15.7 |
|
|
14.6 |
|
|
14.4 |
|
|
14.2 |
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Balance Sheet Summary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Assets |
|
|
$ |
|
40,832 |
|
|
$ |
|
42,973 |
|
|
$ |
|
43,826 |
|
|
$ |
|
45,141 |
|
|
$ |
|
46,495 |
|
|
$ |
|
47,890 |
|
|
$ |
|
49,327 |
||||||||||||||
Total Gross Loans |
|
|
27,536 |
|
|
30,452 |
|
|
31,689 |
|
|
32,640 |
|
|
33,619 |
|
|
34,627 |
|
|
35,666 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Deposits |
|
|
31,204 |
|
|
31,962 |
|
|
33,181 |
|
|
34,177 |
|
|
35,202 |
|
|
36,258 |
|
|
37,346 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tangible Common Equity |
|
|
2,799 |
|
|
3,098 |
|
|
3,184 |
|
|
3,430 |
|
|
3,675 |
|
|
3,932 |
|
|
4,202 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CET1 |
|
|
3,224 |
|
|
3,409 |
|
|
3,563 |
|
|
3,781 |
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
4,230 |
|
|
4,496 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Risk-Weighted Assets |
|
|
33,003 |
|
|
37,343 |
|
|
38,190 |
|
|
39,336 |
|
|
40,516 |
|
|
41,732 |
|
|
42,983 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CET1 Ratio |
|
|
9.8 |
% |
|
|
|
9.1 |
% |
|
|
|
9.3 |
% |
|
|
|
9.6 |
% |
|
|
|
9.9 |
% |
|
|
|
10.1 |
% |
|
|
|
10.5 |
% |
|
Interests of Certain First Horizon Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
In considering the recommendation of the First Horizon board of directors to vote to approve the First Horizon merger proposal, holders of First Horizon common stock should be aware that the directors and executive officers of First Horizon may have interests in the merger that are different from, or in addition to, the interests of holders of First Horizon common stock generally and that may create potential conflicts of interest. The First Horizon board of directors was aware of these interests and considered them, among other matters, in evaluating and negotiating the merger agreement and approving the merger agreement, and in recommending to holders of First Horizon common stock that they vote to approve the First Horizon merger proposal. For more information, see the sections entitled The MergerBackground of the Merger beginning on page 67 and The MergerFirst Horizons Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of First Horizons Board of Directors beginning on page 74. Any such interests are described in more detail below. Note that the merger will not constitute a change in control for purposes of the First Horizon equity compensation awards held by employees, including those awards held by First Horizons executive officers, but will constitute a change in control for the purposes of the Change in Control Severance Agreements between First Horizon and certain of its employees, including its executive officers.
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Treatment of First Horizon Equity Awards
The First Horizon stock options, First Horizon restricted stock awards, First Horizon restricted stock units, First Horizon performance stock units and First Horizon deferred stock units (collectively, the First Horizon equity awards) held by First Horizons directors and executive officers immediately prior to the effective time will not be impacted by the merger and will continue to be awards in respect of First Horizon common stock following the effective time, subject to the same terms and conditions that were applicable to such awards before the effective time. The closing will not constitute a change in control for purposes of the First Horizon equity awards held by First Horizons employees, including those held by First Horizons directors and executive officers. As such, the merger will not result in First Horizons directors and executive officers receiving any enhanced, accelerated or additional vesting or other entitlements with respect to their First Horizon equity awards, except as provided for in connection with certain terminations of employment under the Change in Control Severance Agreements with certain of First Horizons executive officers. For more information, see the section entitled Change in Control Severance Agreements beginning on page 114.
Letter Agreement between First Horizon and Mr. Jordan
On November 3, 2019, D. Bryan Jordan, the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Horizon, entered into a letter agreement with First Horizon (the Jordan letter agreement), providing for the terms of Mr. Jordans employment following the closing and supplementing the Jordan CIC agreement. In the event that Mr. Jordans employment terminates for any reason prior to the closing or the merger agreement is terminated prior to closing, the Jordan letter agreement will automatically terminate and be of no further force or effect. The Jordan letter agreement provides for the following:
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As further described in the section entitled The MergerGovernance of the Combined Company After the Merger beginning on page 128, on the closing date, Mr. Jordan will resign as Chairman, he will continue to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the combined company and the combined bank, and Mr. Byrd will be appointed as Executive Chairman of the combined company and the combined bank. During Mr. Jordans service as President and Chief Executive Officer of the combined company and the combined bank, Mr. Jordan will continue to be nominated to the board of directors of the combined company and serve on the board of directors of the combined bank. |
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On the chairman succession date (as such term is defined under The MergerInterests of Certain IBKC Directors and Executive Officers in the MergerChairman Letter Agreement of Mr. Byrd beginning on page 121), Mr. Jordan will be reappointed Chairman of the combined company and the combined bank, and Mr. Byrd will resign as Executive Chairman of the combined company and the combined bank and become a special adviser to Mr. Jordan. |
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Mr. Jordan will continue to maintain all rights under the Jordan CIC agreement, which will continue in effect for a period of thirty-six (36) months following the closing date. Pursuant to the Jordan letter agreement, the parties acknowledge that the merger constitutes a change in control for purposes of the Jordan CIC agreement and upon a termination (i) by First Horizon other than for cause, disability or retirement or (ii) by Mr. Jordan for good reason during the thirty-six (36)-month period following the closing, Mr. Jordan will be entitled to receive the severance, accelerated vesting of all unvested and outstanding equity awards and other benefits provided under the Jordan CIC agreement, subject to the terms and conditions of the Jordan CIC agreement. In addition, Mr. Jordan will continue to be eligible for insurance coverage under the First Horizon directors and officers liability insurance policy on substantially the same terms as such coverage is provided to First Horizons other directors and executive officers. |
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Mr. Jordan waived his right to terminate his employment for good reason under the Jordan CIC agreement solely as a result of Mr. Jordans resignation as Chairman of the combined company and the combined bank on the closing date (or the assignment to Mr. Byrd of the certain duties outlined in a separate letter agreement between Mr. Byrd and First Horizon, as described further under The MergerInterests of Certain IBKC Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger beginning on page 119). |
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For purposes of the Jordan CIC agreement, the definition of good reason was amended to include (i) any changes in Mr. Jordans titles or positions from those contemplated in the Jordan letter agreement or (ii) the failure of First Horizon to reappoint Mr. Jordan as the Chairman of the combined company or of the combined bank on the chairman succession date. |
Letter Agreements between First Horizon and Certain of its Executive Officers
Each of Messrs. Losch and Popwell and one (1) additional executive officer who is not a named executive officer have entered into executive letter agreements with First Horizon, which provide for the grant of closing incentive restricted stock awards (the closing incentive awards) in consideration for a waiver of the executives rights to terminate employment for good reason under the executives Change in Control Severance Agreement with First Horizon as a result of the executives new role at the combined company and any corresponding change in duties and responsibilities. The executive letter agreements also set forth the executive officers new position, reporting relationship and principal work location with the combined company.
The closing incentive awards will vest in full on the first (1st) anniversary of the closing date, subject to the executive officers continued employment through such date, and will be forfeited upon any termination of employment other than a termination of the executive officers employment by the combined company or combined bank that is not for cause. All closing incentive awards also will be forfeited if the merger does not close and will be subject to repayment and recovery in full if the executive materially violates the restrictive covenants contained in the executive letter agreements.
Under the executive letter agreements, Messrs. Losch and Popwell and the executive officer who is not a named executive officer have agreed to be bound by certain restrictive covenants, including non-solicitation covenants, for the one-year period following the closing date. Each will also be subject to indefinite non-disparagement and confidentiality covenants.
The amounts of the closing incentive awards are $1,250,000 for Mr. Losch, $1,400,000 for Mr. Popwell and $863,000 for the executive officer who is not a named executive officer. The number of shares for each award was determined using the volume weighted average price of a share of First Horizon common stock over the ten trading days immediately prior to November 18, 2019.
Retention Program
In connection with the merger, First Horizon intends to establish a retention program to promote retention and to incentivize efforts to consummate the merger and effectuate the integration and conversion. Awards under this retention program will be in the form of cash or full-value equity awards that will vest on the first anniversary of the closing date, subject to continued employment through such date; provided that such awards will vest or be payable (as applicable) upon a qualifying termination of employment. First Horizons executive officers (including certain of First Horizons named executive officers), other than Mr. Jordan and the officers who entered into the executive letter agreements described above, will be eligible to participate in this retention program.
Change in Control Severance Agreements
Each of First Horizons executive officers, including each of the named executive officers, is party to a Change in Control Severance Agreement with First Horizon (the CIC agreements), which provide for the following benefits if the executive officers employment is terminated (i) by First
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Horizon other than for cause, disability or retirement or (ii) by the executive for good reason, in each case within thirty-six (36) months of a change in control of First Horizon, such as the merger:
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the executives base salary through the executives date of termination at the rate in effect just prior to the time a notice of termination is given, plus any bonus amounts which have become earned and payable but have not yet been paid, plus the value of the executives accrued but unused vacation days; |
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a pro rata portion of the executive officers annual bonus, based on the product of (i) the executives bonus amount (which is average of the annual bonuses received for the five (5) fiscal years prior to the date of termination after excluding the highest and lowest of such full-year annual bonuses; provided, however (A) if the executive received at least three (3) but fewer than five (5) full-year bonuses, the amount will be an average of the full-year bonuses the executive received; (B) if the executive received fewer than three (3) full-year bonuses, the amount will be the average of any full-year bonuses received and 100% of the target bonus in effect for the year of termination; and (C) if any full-year bonus referred to above was determined using a formula based on a percentage of the executives business unit pre-tax income or other similar measure of business unit operating results, including awards made under a pool arrangement where the pool was determined based on business unit pre-tax income or other similar measure, the bonus for purpose of this calculation shall not exceed the greater of 100% of the executives base salary in effect immediately prior to the executives date of termination or 100% of the executives annual base salary in effect immediately prior to the change in control (such calculation, the bonus amount)) and (ii) the number of days the executive officer remained employed through the fiscal year in which the date of termination occurs, reduced by any amounts paid from First Horizons annual incentive plan for the fiscal year in which the date of termination occurs; |
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a lump sum cash payment equal to three (3) times (two (2) times for one executive officer who is not a named executive officer) the sum of (i) the executive officers highest annual rate of base salary during the twelve (12) months prior to the date of termination plus (ii) the bonus amount; |
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continued medical, dental and life insurance benefits for up to eighteen (18) months following the date of termination or until commencement of equivalent benefits from a new employer, provided that the executive officer continues to pay an amount equal to the executive officers contribution as in effect prior to the date of the change in control or the date of termination, as applicable; |
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full vesting of any unvested equity awards upon the date of termination, with any First Horizon stock options or similar awards remaining exercisable for the greater of (i) the period remaining for exercise provided by the terms of each applicable award or its related plan or (ii) 90 days after the date of termination or, if earlier, until they would have expired but for the executive officers termination; |
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reasonable outplacement services through the last day of the second (2nd) calendar year following the calendar year during which the executive officers termination of employment occurred; and |
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for Messrs. Jordan and Tuggle and one (1) additional executive officer who is not a named executive officer, each of whom is party to a CIC agreement entered into prior to 2008, a gross up payment covering any excise taxes imposed by Section 4999 of the Code. (First Horizon does not expect that the merger will constitute a change in control for purposes of Sections 280G or 4999 of the Code in relation to First Horizon.) The CIC agreements with Messrs. Losch, Kisber and Popwell and certain other executive officers who are not named executive officers contain a Section 280G net-better cutback provision, which provides that, if the total payments to the executive officer upon a termination would exceed the applicable threshold under the Code), then those payments will be reduced to the applicable threshold to |
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avoid the imposition of the excise taxes under Section 4999 of the Code in the event, and only in the event, such reduction would result in a better after-tax result for the executive officer. |
For an estimate of the value of the payments and benefits described above that would be payable to First Horizons named executive officers upon a qualifying termination in connection with the merger, see the section entitled Quantification of Payments and Benefits to First Horizons Named Executive Officers beginning on page 116. The estimated aggregate amount that would be payable to First Horizons four (4) executive officers who are not named executive officers under their CIC agreements if the merger were to be completed and they were to experience a qualifying termination on June 30, 2020, based on base salary rate and target bonus as of December 9, 2019, is $13,170,557. The amounts in this paragraph with respect to the executive officers equity awards were determined using equity awards outstanding as of December 9, 2019 (other than the closing incentive awards, as described and quantified above) and a price per share of First Horizon common stock of $17.05 (the average closing market price of First Horizon common stock over the first five (5) business days following the public announcement of the merger on November 4, 2019) and, for purposes of unvested First Horizon performance stock units, target performance. These amounts do not attempt to forecast any additional equity or cash award grants, issuances or forfeitures that may occur prior to the closing and do not reflect the closing incentive awards or any First Horizon equity awards that are expected to vest in accordance with their terms prior to June 30, 2020. As a result of the foregoing assumptions, which may or may not actually occur or be accurate on the relevant date, the actual amounts, if any, to be received by First Horizons executive officers may materially differ from the amounts set forth above.
Membership on the Combined Companys Board of Directors
The board of directors of the combined company and the combined bank after the merger will have seventeen (17) members, including Mr. Jordan and eight (8) other continuing First Horizon directors.
Indemnification and Insurance
First Horizons directors and executive officers are entitled to continued indemnification and insurance coverage.
Quantification of Payments and Benefits to First Horizons Named Executive Officers
This section sets forth the information required by Item 402(t) of the SECs Regulation S-K regarding compensation for each named executive officer of First Horizon that is based on, or otherwise relates to, the merger. This compensation is referred to as golden parachute compensation by the applicable SEC disclosure rules, and in this section such term is used to describe the merger-related compensation payable to First Horizons named executive officers. The golden parachute compensation payable to these individuals is subject to a non-binding advisory vote of holders of First Horizon common stock, as described in the section entitled First Horizon ProposalsProposal 3: First Horizon Compensation Proposal beginning on page 57. The table below sets forth, for the purposes of this golden parachute disclosure, the amount of payments and benefits (on a pre-tax basis) that each of First Horizons named executive officers would receive, using the following assumptions:
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the effective time will occur on June 30, 2020 (which is the assumed date solely for purposes of this golden parachute compensation disclosure); |
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each of First Horizons named executive officers will experience a qualifying termination under their CIC agreements at such time; |
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the named executive officers base salary rate and annual target bonus remain unchanged from those in place as of December 9, 2019; |
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equity awards that were outstanding as of December 9, 2019; |
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a price per share of First Horizon common stock of $17.05 (the average closing market price of First Horizon common stock over the first five (5) business days following the public announcement of the merger on November 4, 2019); |
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for purposes of the unvested First Horizon performance stock units (First Horizon PSUs) set forth in the table, target performance; and |
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for the unvested First Horizon restricted stock units (First Horizon RSUs), First Horizon PSUs and First Horizon restricted stock awards (RSAs) set forth in the table, includes associated dividends or dividend equivalent rights accrued thereon. |
The calculations in the table do not include amounts that First Horizons named executive officers were already entitled to receive, or were vested in, as of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The calculations in this table also do not include the closing incentive awards discussed in the section entitled Letter Agreements Between First Horizon and Certain of its Executive Officers beginning on page 119, as those awards are contingent upon and will vest based on services provided to First Horizon following the closing, including upon a termination other than for cause. In addition, these amounts do not attempt to forecast any additional equity award grants, issuances or forfeitures that may occur, or future dividends or dividend equivalents that may be accrued, prior to the completion of the merger and do not reflect any First Horizon equity or other incentive awards that are expected to vest in accordance with their terms prior to June 30, 2020. As a result of the foregoing assumptions, which may or may not actually occur or be accurate on the relevant date, including the assumptions described in the footnotes to the table, the actual amounts, if any, to be received by a named executive officer may materially differ from the amounts set forth below.
Golden Parachute Compensation
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Equity |
Perquisites / benefits |
Total |
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D. Bryan Jordan |
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$ |
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6,843,767 |
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$ |
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11,216,915 |
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$ |
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52,440 |
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$ |
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18,113,121 |
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William C. Losch III |
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$ |
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3,119,333 |
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$ |
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2,030,287 |
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$ |
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48,630 |
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$ |
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5,198,250 |
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Michael E. Kisber |
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$ |
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9,060,167 |
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$ |
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1,814,483 |
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$ |
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50,880 |
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$ |
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10,925,529 |
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David T. Popwell |
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$ |
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3,388,333 |
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$ |
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2,246,114 |
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$ |
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49,755 |
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$ |
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5,684,202 |
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Charles T. Tuggle, Jr. |
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$ |
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2,883,333 |
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$ |
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1,330,665 |
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$ |
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43,648 |
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$ |
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4,257,646 |
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The cash amounts payable to each of the named executive officers consist of payments pursuant to their CIC agreements upon a termination by First Horizon other than for cause, disability or retirement or by the named executive officer for good reason, in each case within thirty-six (36) months of a change in control of First Horizon, such as the merger, including (i) a pro rata portion of the named executive officers annual bonus, based on the product of (A) the named executive officers bonus amount and (B) the number of days the named executive officer remained employed through the fiscal year in which the date of termination occurs, reduced by any amounts paid from First Horizons annual incentive plan for the fiscal year in which the date of termination occurs and (ii) severance benefits equal to three (3) times the sum of (A) the named executive officers highest annual rate of base salary during the twelve (12) months prior to the date of termination plus (B) the bonus amount. The severance amounts and pro rata bonus are double trigger and payable only upon the named executive officers qualifying termination within thirty-six (36) months following the closing. |
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Cash Severance |
Total |
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D. Bryan Jordan |
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$ |
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591,967 |
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$ |
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6,251,800 |
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$ |
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6,843,767 |
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William C. Losch III |
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$ |
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231,333 |
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$ |
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2,888,000 |
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$ |
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3,119,333 |
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Michael E. Kisber |
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$ |
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1,037,167 |
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$ |
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8,023,000 |
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$ |
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9,060,167 |
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David T. Popwell |
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$ |
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248,333 |
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$ |
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3,140,000 |
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$ |
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3,388,333 |
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Charles T. Tuggle, Jr. |
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$ |
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208,333 |
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$ |
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2,675,000 |
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$ |
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2,883,333 |
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As described above, pursuant to the named executive officers CIC agreement, upon a termination (i) by First Horizon other than for cause, disability or retirement or (ii) by the named executive officer for good reason within thirty-six (36) months of a change in control of First Horizon, such as the merger, (a) all unvested First Horizon stock options will become vested, (b) all unvested First Horizon RSUs will become vested and settled, (c) all First Horizon PSUs will become vested and will be settled based on (I) the target number of performance share units, if the change in control occurs before the end of the performance period or the compensation committee of First Horizons board of directors is unable to fairly determine actual performance results or (II) the greater of the target number of performance share units and the number of performance share units based on actual performance if the change in control occurs after the end of the performance period, (d) all unvested First Horizon RSAs will become vested and settled and (e) all dividends or dividend equivalent rights shall either be paid in cash or treated in the same manner as the award to which such dividends or dividend equivalent rights relate, in each case, pursuant to the terms of the relevant First Horizon plan immediately prior to the effective time. Set forth below are the separate values of each type of unvested equity-based award held by each of First Horizons named executive officers and the aggregate dividends or dividend equivalent rights accrued thereon that, in each case, would vest on a qualifying termination within thirty-six (36) months following the closing, based on the assumptions set forth on page 116. Treatment of all such equity awards is double trigger, and such awards are payable only upon the named executive officers qualifying termination within thirty-six (36) months following the closing. |
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Unvested |
Unvested |
Unvested |
Dividends/Dividend |
Total |
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D. Bryan Jordan |
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$ |
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2,680,325 |
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$ |
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1,482,941 |
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$ |
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6,556,578 |
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$ |
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497,072 |
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$ |
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11,216,915 |
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William C. Losch III |
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$ |
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146,643 |
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$ |
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640,330 |
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$ |
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958,312 |
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$ |
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188,641 |
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$ |
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96,360 |
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$ |
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2,030,287 |
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Michael E. Kisber |
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$ |
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432,081 |
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$ |
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1,296,158 |
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$ |
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86,244 |
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$ |
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1,814,483 |
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David T. Popwell |
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$ |
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162,617 |
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$ |
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690,747 |
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$ |
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1,046,290 |
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$ |
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238,785 |
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$ |
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107,675 |
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$ |
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2,246,114 |
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Charles T. Tuggle, Jr. |
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$ |
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61,044 |
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$ |
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489,250 |
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$ |
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721,829 |
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$ |
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58,542 |
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$ |
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1,330,665 |
(3) |
Reflects the value of continued medical, dental and life insurance benefits for eighteen (18) months and reasonable outplacement services through the last day of the calendar year following 2021. |
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The CIC agreements with each of Messrs. Jordan and Tuggle provide for a gross up payment covering any excise taxes imposed by Section 4999 of the Code and the CIC agreements with each of Messrs. Losch, Kisber and Popwell provide that the change in control benefits payable pursuant to such agreements are subject to reduction to avoid the imposition of excise taxes under Section 4999 of the Code in the event such reduction would result in a better after-tax result for the named executive officer. Since the merger is not expected to constitute a change in control with respect to Sections 280G or 4999 of the Code, the amounts above do not reflect any gross up payments or possible reductions under those provisions. |
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Interests of Certain IBKC Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
In considering the recommendation of the IBKC board of directors to vote to approve the IBKC merger proposal, holders of IBKC common stock should be aware that the directors and executive officers of IBKC may have interests in the merger that are different from, or in addition to, the interests of holders of IBKC common stock generally and that may create potential conflicts of interest. The IBKC board of directors was aware of these interests and considered them, among other matters, in evaluating and negotiating the merger agreement and approving the merger agreement and in recommending to holders of IBKC common stock that they vote to approve the IBKC merger proposal. For more information, see the sections entitled The MergerBackground of the Merger beginning on page 67 and The MergerIBKCs Reasons for the Merger; Recommendation of IBKCs Board of Directors beginning on page 76. Any such interests are described in more detail below.
Treatment of IBKC Equity Awards
The IBKC stock options, IBKC phantom stock awards, IBKC restricted stock awards and IBKC PSUs (collectively, the IBKC equity awards) held by IBKCs directors and executive officers immediately prior to the effective time will be generally treated in the same manner as those IBKC equity awards held by other employees of IBKC and in each case, except as described below, will be treated in accordance with the terms and conditions that were applicable to such awards before the effective time, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties and a holder of any IBKC equity award.
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IBKC Stock Options. At the effective time, each outstanding option to purchase shares of IBKC common stock under IBKCs equity incentive plans (each, an IBKC stock option) that was granted prior to November 3, 2019 shall vest and accelerate in full and shall, automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof, be converted into an option (a First Horizon stock option) to purchase (i) a number of shares of First Horizon common stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) equal to the product of (A) the total number of shares of IBKC common stock subject to such IBKC stock option immediately prior to the effective time multiplied by (B) the exchange ratio, (ii) at an exercise price per share of First Horizon common stock (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to the quotient of (A) the exercise price per share of IBKC common stock of such IBKC stock option immediately prior to the effective time divided by (B) the exchange ratio (as it may be adjusted as set forth in the merger agreement), with each such First Horizon stock option subject to the same terms and conditions, including exercisability and forfeiture terms, as applied to the corresponding IBKC stock option immediately prior to the effective time, except as expressly set forth in the merger agreement. |
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IBKC Restricted Stock Awards. At the effective time, each outstanding IBKC restricted stock award that was granted prior to November 3, 2019 shall vest and accelerate in full and shall, automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof, be cancelled and shall only entitle the holder to receive immediately following the effective time, the merger consideration, less applicable taxes required to be withheld with respect to such vesting. |
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IBKC PSU Awards. At the effective time, each outstanding IBKC PSU award that was granted prior to November 3, 2019 shall vest and accelerate in full and shall, automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof, be cancelled and shall only entitle the holder to receive (without interest), immediately following the effective time, the merger consideration (less applicable taxes required to be withheld with respect to such vesting) with the number of IBKC PSUs (including any applicable dividend equivalents) entitled to receive the merger consideration determined based on the greater of (A) the target performance level or (B) the actual performance level through September 30, 2019 as reasonably determined by the compensation committee of the board of directors of IBKC, multiplied by (ii) the exchange ratio; provided that, with respect to any IBKC PSU award |
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that constitutes nonqualified deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and that is not permitted to be paid at the effective time without triggering a tax or penalty under Section 409A of the Code, such payment will be made at the earliest time permitted under the applicable IBKC equity incentive plan and award agreement that will not trigger a tax or penalty under Section 409A of the Code. |
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IBKC Phantom Stock Awards. At the effective time, each outstanding IBKC phantom stock award that was granted prior to November 3, 2019 shall vest and be cancelled and automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof entitle the holder of such IBKC phantom stock award to receive (without interest), on the first regularly scheduled payroll date of First Horizon following the closing date, an amount in cash (rounded to the nearest cent and less applicable taxes required to be withheld with respect to such vesting) determined by multiplying (i) the closing price of one share of First Horizon common stock on the closing date by (ii) the number of shares of First Horizon common stock underlying such IBKC phantom stock award (as determined by multiplying (A) the number of shares of IBKC common stock (including any applicable dividend equivalents) underlying such IBKC phantom stock award by (B) the exchange ratio (the phantom stock consideration); provided that, to the extent a holder of IBKC phantom stock awards has made a deferral election in respect of payments pursuant to such IBKC phantom stock awards, the applicable portion of the phantom stock consideration will be credited to such holders deferred compensation account under IBKCs Executive Nonqualified Excess Plan. |
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Future Grants of Equity Awards. At the effective time, each IBKC equity award granted on or after the date of the merger agreement and not in violation of the merger agreement that expressly provides for treatment in connection with the occurrence of the effective time that is different from the treatment prescribed in the merger agreement as set forth above, or as mutually agreed by the parties and a holder of any IBKC equity award, will be converted into an equity award denominated in shares of First Horizon common stock (rounded down to the nearest whole number) (a converted equity award) equal to the product of (i) the number of shares of IBKC common stock subject to such IBKC equity award immediately prior to the effective time multiplied by (ii) the exchange ratio; provided, that to the extent any such converted equity award is a IBKC stock option (a converted stock option), the exercise price per share of such converted stock option will be equal to the quotient (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) of (A) the exercise price per share of IBKC common stock of such IBKC stock option immediately prior to the effective time divided by (B) the exchange ratio. Notwithstanding the above, any IBKC equity awards granted on or after November 3, 2019 and prior to the closing date will not provide for automatic single-trigger acceleration of vesting or payment at the effective time of the merger, but may instead provide for double-trigger vesting upon a termination without cause or for good reason following the effective time of the merger. |
For an estimate of the amounts that would be realized by each of IBKCs named executive officers upon the effective time and upon a termination without cause or for good reason (each as defined in the applicable award agreement and each a qualifying termination) immediately following the effective time in respect of their unvested IBKC equity awards that are outstanding on December 9, 2019 (excluding the closing incentive awards, as described below and any associated dividends and dividend equivalent rights accrued thereon), see the section entitled Quantification of Payments and Benefits to IBKCs Named Executive Officers beginning on page 126.
The estimated aggregate amount that would be realized by the nine (9) IBKC executive officers who are not named executive officers (each, referred to as a non-NEO) upon the effective time and upon a termination without cause or for good reason (each as defined in the applicable award agreement and each a qualifying termination) immediately following the effective time in respect of their unvested IBKC equity awards that are outstanding on December 9, 2019 (excluding the closing incentive awards, as described and quantified below, and any associated dividends and dividend equivalent rights accrued thereon) if the merger were to be completed and they experienced a qualifying termination on June 30, 2020 is $4,283,674, and for purposes of IBKC
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PSUs, based on performance as of September 30, 2019. The estimated aggregate amount that would be realized by the nine (9) non-employee directors of IBKC in connection with the vesting of their unvested IBKC equity awards that are outstanding on December 9, 2019 (including associated dividends accrued thereon) if the merger were to be completed is $951,876. The amounts in this paragraph were determined using a price per share of IBKC common stock of $77.20 (the average closing market price of IBKC common stock over the first five (5) business days following the public announcement of the merger on November 4, 2019). These amounts do not attempt to forecast any additional equity award grants, issuances or forfeitures that may occur prior to the closing and, with respect to IBKCs executive officers, do not reflect any IBKC equity awards that are expected to vest in accordance with their terms prior to June 30, 2019. As a result of the foregoing assumptions, which may or may not actually occur or be accurate on the relevant date, the actual amounts, if any, to be received by IBKCs non-NEOs and IBKCs non-employee directors may materially differ from the amounts set forth above.
Chairman Letter Agreement of Mr. Byrd
On November 3, 2019, First Horizon and Mr. Byrd entered into a letter agreement (the Byrd letter agreement) with respect to the terms of Mr. Byrds employment with and service to the combined company and combined bank following the closing. The Byrd letter agreement provides for the following:
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Mr. Byrd will serve as the Executive Chairman of the combined company and combined bank through the second (2nd) anniversary of the closing or such earlier time that Mr. Byrd and the Chief Executive Officer of the combined company jointly determine (or 75% of the combined companys board of directors should resolve) that an Executive Chairman is no longer required for the successful integration of First Horizon and IBKC (the chairman succession date). For the period commencing upon the chairman succession date and ending on the fifth (5th) anniversary of the closing date, Mr. Byrd will serve as Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of the combined company and combined bank. |
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Mr. Byrd will be employed by the combined company and combined bank through the second (2nd) anniversary of the closing date (the employment period) and Mr. Byrds annual target direct compensation and form of long-term incentive awards will be in the same amounts and on the same terms, and with the same payout determinations and amounts, as those that apply to the Chief Executive Officer of First Horizon (subject to certain exceptions, including that Mr. Byrds base salary and target annual incentive will not be less than each as provided immediately before the closing date). During the employment period, Mr. Byrd will be eligible to participate in the same employee benefit plans as are made available to similarly situated executives of the combined company and combined bank and he will continue to receive the same perquisites as were made available to him as of immediately prior to the closing. |
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For the thirty-six (36)-month period immediately following the employment period (the consulting period), Mr. Byrd will serve as a consultant to the combined company and combined bank and will receive an annual consulting fee equal to (i) $3,750,000 for the first two (2) years and (ii) $3,500,000 for the third (3rd) year. Through the end of the consulting period, Mr. Byrd will continue to have access to administrative support, office space and security arrangements provided by the combined company. |
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As of the closing date, the combined company will grant Mr. Byrd a one-time cash integration and continuity award in the amount of $5,000,000, payable in quarterly installments over five (5) years; provided that any unpaid portion of the award will be paid to him in a lump sum at the time that Mr. Byrd transitions from Executive Chairman to Special Advisor or upon Mr. Byrds earlier termination other than by First Horizon for cause or by Mr. Byrd without good reason (each as defined in the Byrd letter agreement). Any paid portion of the integration and continuity award will be subject to repayment and recovery in full by First Horizon and any unpaid portion will be forfeited upon a (i) termination for |
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cause, (ii) resignation other than for good reason or (iii) material violation of the restrictive covenants in the Byrd letter agreement (as described below). |
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If Mr. Byrds employment or consulting service, as applicable, is terminated by First Horizon other than for cause or by him for good reason, such termination will not affect the compensation to be provided to him under the Byrd letter agreement, subject to his continued compliance with restrictive covenants. If Mr. Byrd dies during the employment period or the consulting period, any remaining unpaid amounts due to him under the Byrd letter agreement (determined assuming target performance) will be paid to his estate, to the extent such unpaid amounts exceed the value of incremental life insurance benefits. |
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Mr. Byrd has agreed to be bound by certain restrictive covenants, including non-competition and non-solicitation covenants, for the five (5)-year period following the closing date. He will also be subject to indefinite non-disparagement and confidentiality covenants. |
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Under the Byrd letter agreement, good reason means a material violation by First Horizon of the terms of the Byrd letter agreement that has not been cured within 30 days after written notice has been given by Mr. Byrd to the Chief Executive Officer of First Horizon (provided that such notice must be given within 30 days of Mr. Byrd becoming aware of such event). Mr. Byrd will also not be found to have engaged in cause or to have materially violated any of the restrictive covenants in the Byrd letter agreement until he has had delivered to him resolution duly adopted by the vote of not less than three-quarters (75%) of the entire membership of the Board that he was guilty of such conduct constituting cause or the material violation and specifying the particulars thereof in detail. |
The Byrd letter agreement does not affect the severance and other benefits under the terms of Mr. Byrds existing employment agreement (the Byrd employment agreement), dated December 31, 2008, by and among IBKC, IBERIABANK and Mr. Byrd. Any amounts due to him under the Byrd employment agreement will be funded and maintained in a rabbi trust along with the integration and continuity award described above. The severance and other benefits due to Mr. Byrd upon a termination without cause or for good reason under the Byrd employment agreement will be paid to Mr. Byrd in connection with his future separation from service with the combined company and combined bank, which would occur upon the commencement of his service as Special Advisor. Mr. Byrds cash severance is equal to 100% of his 280G Maximum (generally defined as 2.99 times the applicable executives average compensation over the previous five (5) years). Under the Byrd employment agreement, Mr. Byrd is also entitled to the continuation of the group insurance, life insurance, health and accident, disability and other employee benefits provided to Mr. Byrd prior to his termination for thirty-nine (39) months following termination at no cost to Mr. Byrd. Mr. Byrd is also entitled to the reimbursement of excise taxes incurred under Section 4999 of the Code, including with respect to amounts and benefits paid to him in connection with the Byrd letter agreement and the Byrd closing incentive award (as described below).
IBKC Closing Incentive Award Letter with Daryl G. Byrd
On November 3, 2019, IBKC and IBERIABANK entered into a letter agreement (the closing incentive award letter) with Mr. Byrd, providing for a closing incentive award in the form of a restricted stock award (the Byrd closing incentive award). The award was granted effective November 18, 2019 and had a grant-date value of $5,000,000, with the number of shares determined using the volume average weighted price of a share of IBKC common stock over the ten (10) trading days immediately prior to November 18, 2019.
The Byrd closing incentive award will vest in full on the six (6)-month anniversary of the closing date unless prior to such date Mr. Byrd voluntarily resigns without good reason or Mr. Byrds employment is terminated for cause (each as defined in the Byrd letter agreement, described above). The Byrd closing incentive award will be forfeited if the merger does not close, and it is not transferable during Mr. Byrds service as Executive Chairman of the combined company. The Byrd closing incentive award will be subject to repayment and recovery in full upon a (i) termination for
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cause, (ii) resignation other than for good reason (each as defined in the Byrd letter agreement) or (iii) material violation of the restrictive covenants contained in the Byrd letter agreement, in each case, prior to the second (2nd) anniversary of the closing date.
In connection with the closing, the Byrd closing incentive award will automatically be converted into an equity award denominated in shares of First Horizon common stock based on the exchange ratio and will remain outstanding and eligible to vest in accordance with its terms.
IBKC Letter Agreements
Anthony J. Restel and Michael J. Brown and two (2) IBKC non-NEOs, have entered into letter agreements (the letter agreements) in recognition of their new roles at the combined company and any corresponding change in duties and responsibilities. The awards were granted in the form of restricted stock awards (each, an executive closing incentive award and, together with the Byrd closing incentive award, the closing incentive awards) effective November 18, 2019 with the following grant date values: Mr. Restel, $1,350,000; Mr. Brown, $1,400,000; and for two (2) other IBKC non-NEOs, $1,688,000 (in the aggregate), with the number of shares determined using the volume average weighted price of a share of IBKC common stock over the ten (10) trading days immediately prior to November 18, 2019.
Each executive closing incentive award will vest in full on the first anniversary of the closing date or, if earlier, upon any termination of employment other than a termination for just cause or resignation without good reason (each as defined in the letter agreements). All executive closing incentive awards will be forfeited if the merger does not close and will be subject to repayment and recovery in full if the executive materially violates any of the restrictive covenants outlined in the letter agreements. In connection with the closing, each executive closing incentive award will automatically be converted into an equity award denominated in shares of First Horizon common stock based on the exchange ratio and will remain outstanding and eligible to vest in accordance with its terms.
To incentivize the executive officers to remain employed with the combined company and combined bank following the closing, the letter agreements (with the exception of one (1) agreement for a non-NEO) also provide that Messrs. Restel and Brown and one (1) non-NEO, will receive a future payment equal to the amount of potential severance payments outlined in each executive officers preexisting change in control severance agreement with IBKC and IBERIABANK (each, a CIC severance agreement) that the executive officer would otherwise have become entitled to in connection with the closing (which amount would be equal to 100% of each executive officers 280G Maximum (generally defined as 2.99 times the applicable executives average compensation over the previous five (5) years)). These severance payments will be made upon the occurrence of any future separation from service (as contemplated by Section 409A of the Code). Prior to the closing, the compensation committee of the board of directors of IBKC will calculate the amount of severance to be paid as if the executive officer had resigned immediately following the closing and credit such amount, within ten (10) business days following the closing, as a deferred compensation balance under IBKCs Executive Nonqualified Excess Plan and such amount will be funded and maintained in a rabbi trust. The letter agreements also affirm that such executive officers will remain entitled to up to thirty-nine (39) months continued coverage under the executive officers medical and life benefit plans upon a termination other than for just cause during the thirty-six (36)-month period following the closing and the reimbursement of excise taxes incurred under Section 4999 of the Code and that each will be entitled to. The other non-NEO will remain entitled to severance benefits under her CIC severance agreement without modification, as described below.
Under the letter agreements, Messrs. Restel and Brown and the two (2) other IBKC executive officers have agreed to be bound by certain restrictive covenants, including non-competition and non-solicitation covenants, for the twelve (12)-month period following the effective time. They will also be subject to indefinite non-disparagement and confidentiality covenants.
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For an estimate of the value of the payments and benefits described above that would be payable to Messrs. Restel and Brown under their letter agreements with respect to their CIC severance agreements in connection with the merger, see the section entitled Quantification of Payments and Benefits to IBKCs Named Executive Officers beginning on page 126. The estimated aggregate amount that would be payable to the IBKC non-NEO who is party to a letter agreement with respect to her CIC severance agreement if the merger were to be completed is $8,462,756, based on base salary rate and annual target bonus as of December 9, 2019.
Acceleration of IBKC Restricted Stock Awards
In connection with the merger agreement, the compensation committee of the board of directors of IBKC accelerated the vesting of the performance-based restricted stock awards previously awarded as a special Acquisition Incentive, dated as of August 1, 2017, and as amended as of April 30, 2018), held by Mr. Byrd (35,000 shares), Mr. Restel (20,000 shares) Mr. Brown (20,000 shares) and one non-NEO (15,000 shares), such that such restricted stock awards became fully vested upon the execution of the merger agreement.
IBKC Executive Nonqualified Excess Plan
Certain of IBKCs executive officers and non-employee directors have balances under the IBKC Executive Nonqualified Excess Plan. During the thirty (30) days preceding or the twelve (12) months following the effective time, the compensation committee of the IBKC board may exercise its discretion to terminate such plan and distribute the account balance of each participant in full within twelve (12) months after such termination. To the extent that an IBKC executive officer has made an election to receive a distribution upon a change in control under such plan or undergoes a separation from service within the first thirty (30) days following the effective time, payment in respect of such distributions shall be made no later than sixty (60) days following such termination or the effective time, as applicable. The aggregate account balances in such plan held by IBKC executive officers and non-employee directors as of December 9, 2019 were $13,450,367 and $778,933, respectively.
IBKC Change in Control Severance Agreements
Each of Messrs. Restel and Brown, and Fernando Perez-Hickman and Jefferson G. Parker, and nine (9) IBKC non-NEOs, is party to a CIC severance agreement. For a description of certain amendments to the CIC severance agreements with Messrs. Restel and Brown and one (1) non-NEO pursuant to letter agreements that will be assumed by the combined company and the combined bank at the closing, see the section entitled IBKC Letter Agreements beginning on page 123. At the closing, the CIC severance agreements with Messrs. Perez-Hickman and Parker, and the remaining eight (8) non-NEOs will be assumed by the combined company and the combined bank.
Mr. Parker and two (2) non-NEOs would become entitled to receive a cash severance payment under their CIC severance agreements equal to a specified percentage of the executive officers 280G Maximum (100% for Mr. Parker and 70% for the other two (2) non-NEOs) in the event Mr. Parker or such executive officers resign for good reason or are terminated without just cause (each as defined in the applicable CIC severance agreement) during the thirty-six (36)-month period following the closing or resign for any reason other than just cause in the thirty (30)-day period following the closing. Each such executive officer would also be entitled to up to thirty-nine (39) months of continued coverage under the executive officers medical and life benefit plans and the reimbursement of excise taxes incurred under Section 4999 of the Code. IBKC and IBERIABANK may enter into amendment agreements with Mr. Parker and such non-NEOs with respect to their CIC severance agreements to provide that each will receive a future payment upon any separation from service (as contemplated by Section 409A of the Code) equal to the amount of potential severance payments outlined in the applicable CIC severance agreement that Mr. Parker and such executive officers would otherwise have become entitled to in connection with the closing. For an
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estimate of the value of the payments and benefits described above that would be payable to Mr. Parker under his CIC severance agreement in connection with the merger, see the section entitled Quantification of Payments and Benefits to IBKCs Named Executive Officers beginning on page 126. The estimated aggregate amount that would be payable to the other two (2) non-NEOs with such CIC severance agreements if the merger were to be completed is $6,486,832, based on base salary rate and annual target bonus as of December 9, 2019.
With respect to Mr. Perez Hickman and three (3) non-NEOs, in the event Mr. Perez Hickman or such executive officers resign for good reason or are terminated without just cause (each as defined in the applicable CIC severance agreement) during the twenty-four (24)-month period following the closing, Mr. Perez Hickman and such executive officers would be entitled to a lump sum cash severance payment equal to the sum of (i) a pro rata bonus for the year of termination and (ii) two and one-half (2.5) times the sum of the applicable executive officers (A) then-current base salary and (B) bonus, determined as follows in the stated order of priority: (I) if applicable, the executive officers guaranteed bonus, (II) if the executive officer is not entitled to a guaranteed bonus, the target bonus for the year, (III) if the executive officer does not have a target bonus, the average of the annual bonuses awarded to such executive officer for the three most recently completed fiscal years, or (IV) if the executive officer was not employed during each of the three most recently completed fiscal years, then the average of the annual bonuses awarded to such executive officer for each fiscal year such executive officer was eligible to receive a bonus. Additionally, each such executive officer would be entitled to a lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to the sum of the aggregate monthly premium that would be paid by such executive officer and the IBKC to obtain group health coverage and group term life insurance, multiplied by thirty-six (36), less applicable withholding taxes. For an estimate of the value of the payments and benefits described above that would be payable to Mr. Perez Hickman under his CIC severance agreement in connection with the merger, see the section entitled Quantification of Payments and Benefits to IBKCs Named Executive Officers beginning on page 126. The estimated aggregate amount that would be payable to the other three (3) non-NEOs with such CIC severance agreements if the merger were to be completed is $7,230,937, based on base salary rate and annual target bonus as of December 9, 2019.
With respect to the remaining three (3) IBKC non-NEOs, upon a resignation for good reason or a termination without just cause (each as defined in the applicable CIC severance agreement) during the thirty-six (36)-month period following the closing, such executive officer would be entitled to a lump-sum payment equal to a specified percentage (ranging from 35% to 70%) of the executive officers 280G Maximum. Such executive officers would also be entitled to up to thirty-nine (39) months of continued coverage under the executive officers medical and life benefit plans and the reimbursement of excise taxes incurred under Section 4999 of the Code. The estimated aggregate amount that would be payable to the three (3) non-NEOs with such CIC severance agreements if the merger were to be completed is $7,015,956, based on base salary rate and annual target bonus as of December 9, 2019.
Indemnification and Insurance
Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, from and after the effective time, the combined company would indemnify certain persons, including IBKCs directors and executive officers. In addition, for a period of six (6) years from the effective time, the combined company would maintain an insurance policy for the benefit of certain persons, including IBKCs directors and executive officers. For additional information, see The Merger AgreementCovenants and AgreementsDirector and Officer Indemnification and Insurance beginning on page 149.
Membership of the Board of Directors of the Combined Company and Bank
The board of directors of the combined company and combined bank following the merger will consist of seventeen (17) directors, including Mr. Byrd and seven (7) other members of the IBKC board of directors, designated by IBKC. Other than Mr. Byrd, as of the date of this joint proxy
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statement/prospectus, no decisions have been made with respect to which current IBKC directors will be appointed to the board of directors of the combined company and combined bank in the merger.
Quantification of Payments and Benefits to IBKCs Named Executive Officers
This section sets forth the information required by Item 402(t) of the SECs Regulation S-K regarding compensation for each named executive officer of IBKC that is based on, or otherwise relates to, the merger. This compensation is referred to as golden parachute compensation by the applicable SEC disclosure rules and in this section such term is used to describe the merger-related compensation payable to IBKCs named executive officers. The golden parachute compensation payable to these individuals is subject to a non-binding advisory vote of holders of IBKC common stock, as described in the section entitled IBKC ProposalsProposal 2: IBKC Compensation Proposal beginning on page 63. The table below sets forth, for the purposes of this golden parachute disclosure, the amount of payments and benefits (on a pre-tax basis) that each of IBKCs named executive officers would receive, using the following assumptions:
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the effective time will occur on June 30, 2020 (which is the assumed date solely for purposes of this golden parachute compensation disclosure); |
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Mr. Byrd will experience a termination without cause under the Byrd employment agreement and Messrs. Restel, Brown, Perez-Hickman and Parker will each experience a termination without just cause under their CIC severance agreements at such time; |
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the named executive officers base salary rate and annual target bonus remain unchanged from those in place as of December 9, 2019; |
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equity awards that are outstanding as of December 9, 2019; |
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a price per share of IBKC common stock of $77.20 (the average closing market price of IBKC common stock over the first five (5) business days following the public announcement of the merger on November 4, 2019); |
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for purposes of the unvested IBKC PSUs set forth in the table, performance as of September 30, 2019; and |
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for the unvested IBKC PSUs set forth in the table, includes associated dividend equivalent rights accrued thereon. |
The calculations in the table do not include amounts that IBKCs named executive officers were already entitled to receive or vested in as of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus. The calculations in this table also do not include the Byrd closing incentive award discussed in the section entitled IBKC Closing Incentive Award Letter with Daryl G. Byrd or the executive closing incentive awards discussed in the section entitled IBKC Letter Agreements beginning on page 123, as those awards are contingent upon and will vest based on services provided to First Horizon following the closing, including upon a termination other than for just cause (or cause in the case of Mr. Byrd). In addition, the calculations in the table do not include any payments or other post-closing compensation entitlements pursuant to the Byrd letter agreement (including the integration and continuity award), which are compensation for Mr. Byrds post-closing employment and service and based on his post-closing service to the combined company and the combined bank under a bona fide employment agreement (see the section entitled Chairman Letter Agreement of Mr. Byrd beginning on page 121 for a description of the Byrd letter agreement). In addition, these amounts do not attempt to forecast any additional equity award grants, issuances or forfeitures that may occur, or future dividends or dividend equivalents that may be accrued, prior to the completion of the merger and do not reflect any IBKC equity or other incentive awards that are expected to vest in accordance with their terms prior to June 30, 2020. As a result of the foregoing assumptions, which may or may not actually occur or be accurate on the relevant date, including the assumptions described in the footnotes to the table, the actual amounts, if any, to be received by a named executive officer may materially differ from the amounts set forth below.
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Golden Parachute Compensation
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Equity |
Perquisites / |
Tax |
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Daryl G. Byrd |
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$ |
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14,001,357 |
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$ |
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8,541,683 |
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$ |
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114,764 |
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$ |
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10,029,706 |
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$ |
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32,687,510 |
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Anthony J. Restel |
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$ |
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5,101,054 |
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$ |
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3,213,538 |
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$ |
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60,855 |
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$ |
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3,801,339 |
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$ |
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12,176,786 |
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Fernando Perez-Hickman |
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$ |
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3,396,581 |
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$ |
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2,982,040 |
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$ |
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6,378,621 |
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Michael J. Brown |
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$ |
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6,449,257 |
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$ |
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3,452,265 |
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$ |
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63,943 |
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$ |
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4,436,960 |
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$ |
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14,402,425 |
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Jefferson G. Parker |
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$ |
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5,512,057 |
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$ |
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1,652,762 |
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$ |
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65,008 |
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$ |
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2,925,870 |
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$ |
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10,155,697 |
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Represents cash amounts payable to each of the named executive officers, except for Mr. Byrd, pursuant to the applicable CIC severance agreement (as modified by the applicable letter agreement, in the case of Messrs. Restel and Brown). Mr. Byrd is entitled to cash amounts payable pursuant to the Byrd employment agreement. Each of Messrs. Byrd, Restel and Brown is entitled to receive cash severance equal to 100% of his 280G Maximum following his separation from service following the effective time, regardless of the reason for such separation. Upon a termination without just cause or resignation for good reason during the thirty-six (36)-month period following the effective time, or resignation for any reason in the thirty (30) days following the effective time, Mr. Parker would be entitled to 100% of his 280G Maximum. The foregoing cash amounts due to each of Messrs. Byrd, Restel, Brown and Parker are single-trigger and not conditioned upon a termination for cause or just cause or resignation for good reason. Pursuant to his CIC severance agreement, which is double-trigger, upon a termination without just cause or resignation for good reason during the twenty-four (24)-month period following the effective time, Mr. Perez-Hickman would be entitled to (i) a lump sum cash severance payment equal to the sum of (A) a pro-rata bonus for the year of termination and (B) two and one-half (2.5) times the sum of (I) his then-current base salary and (II) bonus and (ii) a lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to the sum of the aggregate monthly premium that would be paid by him and IBKC to obtain group health coverage and group term life insurance, multiplied by thirty-six (36), less applicable withholding taxes. Mr. Perez-Hickmans bonus for the purpose of the foregoing clause (II) is determined as follows in the stated order of priority: (i) if applicable, his guaranteed bonus, (ii) if he is not entitled to a guaranteed bonus, the target bonus for the year, (iii) if he does not have a target bonus, the average of the annual bonuses awarded to him for the three most recently completed fiscal years, or (iv) that if he has not been employed during each of the three most recently completed fiscal years, then the amount shall be the average of the annual bonuses awarded to him for each fiscal year he was eligible to receive a bonus. The confidential disclosure schedules to the merger agreement permit, but do not require, the payment of a pro rata annual bonus to an employee who experiences a qualifying termination prior to or at the closing, based on actual performance, pro-rated for the period of employment during the year and payable at the same time that bonuses are otherwise payable. The payment of such double-trigger pro rata bonuses has not yet been approved by the compensation committee of the board of directors of IBKC, however a pro-rata bonus based on each named executive officers 2019 target bonus has been included in the below column Pro-Rata Bonus, other than Mr. Perez-Hickman, who is entitled to a pro-rata bonus amount pursuant to his CIC agreement (which amount is included in the below column IBKC Cash Severance). |
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Daryl G. Byrd |
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$ |
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13,341,919 |
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$ |
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659,438 |
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$ |
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14,001,357 |
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Anthony J. Restel |
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$ |
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4,838,276 |
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$ |
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262,778 |
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$ |
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5,101,054 |
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Fernando Perez-Hickman |
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$ |
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3,396,581 |
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$ |
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3,396,581 |
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Michael J. Brown |
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$ |
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6,168,254 |
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$ |
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281,003 |
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$ |
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6,449,257 |
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Jefferson G. Parker |
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$ |
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5,283,186 |
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$ |
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228,871 |
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$ |
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5,512,057 |
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All IBKC equity awards granted prior to November 3, 2019 are single-trigger and will accelerate and vest at the effective time in accordance with the terms and conditions applicable to such awards prior to the effective time. IBKC equity awards granted on or following November 3, 2019 to the named executive officers will not vest upon the closing, but may contain double trigger vesting provisions upon a termination without cause or resignation for good reason following the effective time. The below column Unvested PSUs is inclusive of the value of re-invested dividend equivalents underlying such IBKC PSUs in accordance with the terms and conditions of the PSU award agreements. The below column Restricted Stock Accelerated Effective November 3, 2019 describes the value of the restricted stock awards held by each of Messrs. Byrd, Restel and Brown that accelerated and vested upon the execution of the merger agreement based on the per share price of IBKC common stock described above. The below column Unvested Restricted Stock does not include the value of restricted stock issued pursuant to the closing incentive awards held by Messrs. Byrd, Restel and Brown. For a description of the closing incentive awards, which are double-trigger and would accelerate and vest upon a termination of employment of employment other than for cause or a voluntary resignation without good reason, see Interests of Certain IBKC Directors and Executive Officers in the MergerIBKC Closing Incentive Award Letter with Daryl G. Byrd beginning on page 122 and Interests of Certain IBKC Directors and Executive Officers in the MergerIBKC Letter Agreements beginning on page 123. |
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Unvested |
Unvested |
Restricted |
Total |
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Daryl G. Byrd |
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$ |
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114,222 |
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$ |
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1,434,916 |
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$ |
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4,290,544 |
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$ |
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2,702,000 |
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$ |
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8,541,683 |
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Anthony J. Restel |
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$ |
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33,361 |
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$ |
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414,255 |
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$ |
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1,221,922 |
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$ |
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1,544,000 |
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$ |
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3,213,538 |
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Fernando Perez-Hickman |
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$ |
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37,709 |
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$ |
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1,507,021 |
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$ |
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1,437,310 |
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$ |
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2,982,040 |
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Michael J. Brown |
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$ |
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37,709 |
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$ |
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471,074 |
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$ |
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1,399,482 |
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$ |
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1,544,000 |
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$ |
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3,452,265 |
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Jefferson G. Parker |
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$ |
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27,548 |
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$ |
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601,697 |
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$ |
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1,023,518 |
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$ |
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1,652,762 |
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Represents the value of continued medical insurance, life insurance and other benefits for a period of thirty-nine (39) months following termination for each of Messrs. Byrd, Restel, Brown and Parker, pursuant to the Byrd employment agreement or applicable CIC severance agreement for each of Messrs. Restel, Brown and Parker (as modified by the applicable letter agreement, in the case of Messrs. Restel and Brown), each of which is a single-trigger arrangement. |
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Represents taxes associated with excess parachute payments pursuant to the Byrd employment agreement or applicable CIC severance agreement for each of Messrs. Restel, Brown and Parker (as modified by the applicable letter agreement, in the case of Messrs. Restel and Brown), each of which is a single-trigger arrangement. These taxes include any excise tax imposed under Section 4999 of the Code as well as any federal, state or local tax resulting from the excise tax payment. |
Governance of the Combined Company After the Merger
Bylaws
Prior to the effective time, the First Horizon board of directors will take all actions necessary to cause the bylaws of First Horizon to be amended as set forth in the merger agreement, and as so amended the bylaws of First Horizon will be the bylaws of the combined company, until thereafter amended as provided therein or in accordance with applicable law. The bylaws of First Horizon as amended pursuant to the merger agreement will implement certain governance matters for the combined company following completion of the merger.
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Board of Directors
Immediately after the effective time and until the expiration date, the board of directors of the combined company and the combined bank will have seventeen (17) members, consisting of:
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As a result, immediately following the effective time, the board of directors of the combined company and the combined bank is expected to consist of D. Bryan Jordan, the current Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Horizon; Daryl G. Byrd, the current President and Chief Executive Officer of IBKC; and those other directors designated by First Horizon and IBKC, as applicable.
Until the expiration date, any vacancy on the board of directors of the combined company or of the combined bank resulting from the cessation of service by any continuing IBKC director will be filled by the board of directors with a nominee selected by majority vote of the continuing IBKC directors then in office, in which case the continuing First Horizon directors will vote to approve the appointment or nomination, as applicable, of such individual, provided that any such appointment or nomination (as applicable) will be made in accordance with applicable law and the rules of the NYSE or other national securities exchange on which the combined companys securities are listed. During this period, the continuing IBKC directors shall have the exclusive authority to nominate, by majority vote, on behalf of the board of directors, directors for election at each annual meeting, or at any special meeting at which directors are to be elected, to fill each seat previously held by a continuing IBKC director. Any additional directors who were nominated and subsequently appointed or elected to fill a vacancy created by the cessation of a continuing IBKC director shall also be considered to be a continuing IBKC director thereafter.
Until the expiration date, any vacancy on the board of directors of the combined company or of the combined bank resulting from the cessation of service by any continuing First Horizon director will be filled by the board of directors with a nominee selected by majority vote of the continuing First Horizon directors then in office, in which case the continuing IBKC directors shall vote to approve the appointment or nomination, as applicable, of such individual, provided that any such appointment or nomination (as applicable) will be made in accordance with applicable law and the rules of the NYSE or other national securities exchange on which the combined companys securities are listed. During this period, the continuing First Horizon directors will have the exclusive authority to nominate, by majority vote, on behalf of the board of directors, directors for election at each annual meeting, or at any special meeting at which directors are to be elected, to fill each seat previously held by a continuing First Horizon director. Any additional directors who were nominated and subsequently appointed or elected to fill a vacancy by the cessation of service of a continuing First Horizon director shall also be considered to be a continuing First Horizon director thereafter.
Until the expiration date, any modification or amendment to, or repeal of, the bylaw provisions implementing the above arrangements will require the affirmative vote of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the entire board of directors of the combined company.
Until the expiration date, First Horizons existing bylaw provision prohibiting the nomination of any director will attain the age of seventy-two (72) on or before the last day of his or her applicable term will not apply to any director who is already a member of, or who joins the combined companys board of directors on, the closing date.
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Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Immediately following the effective time, D. Bryan Jordan, the current Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Horizon and First Horizon Bank, will continue to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the combined company and the combined bank. Immediately following the effective time, Daryl G. Byrd, current President and Chief Executive Officer of IBKC, will become the Executive Chairman of the boards of directors of the combined company and the combined bank until the chairman succession date, at which time Mr. Jordan will succeed Mr. Byrd as the Chairman of the boards of directors of the combined company and the combined bank. Thereafter, Mr. Byrd will serve as a special advisor to the Chief Executive Officer until the fifth (5th) anniversary of the closing date.
Until the expiration date, any removal of (or failure to re-elect or nominate) Mr. Jordan or Mr. Byrd from (or to) the positions described above and in any employment agreement with Mr. Jordan or Mr. Byrd, as applicable, at the times specifically provided for above, will require the affirmative vote of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the entire board of directors of the combined company. For a period of two (2) years following completion of the merger, any determination not to nominate Mr. Jordan or Mr. Byrd as a director of the combined company or the combined bank, in each case as contemplated by their respective employment agreements, will require the affirmative vote of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the entire board of directors of the combined company.
Until the expiration date, any modification or amendment to, or repeal of, the bylaw provisions implementing the above arrangements will require the affirmative vote of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the entire board of directors of the combined company.
Following completion of the merger, the combined company will continue to elect all of its directors annually, and, as a result, Mr. Jordan and Mr. Byrd will stand for re-election to the board of directors in each year covered by the applicable provisions of the merger agreement. In addition, the combined company will continue to have a majority voting policy under which an incumbent director who does not receive more for votes than against votes (including, following completion of the merger, Mr. Jordan and Mr. Byrd) in an uncontested election must tender his or her resignation to the board of directors. The board of directors will then accept, reject or otherwise act with respect to the tendered resignation. If the resignation is not accepted, the director will continue to serve as a member of the board of directors.
In the event that Mr. Jordan or Mr. Byrd does not receive a majority for vote in an uncontested election and must submit his resignation, the board of directors could accept the resignation, or not accept the resignation (which would result in Mr. Jordan or Mr. Byrd, as applicable, continuing to serve as a member of the board of directors). In the event that Mr. Jordan or Mr. Byrd is not re-elected in a contested election, the newly-elected board of directors could expand the size of the board of directors (if necessary) and reappoint Mr. Jordan or Mr. Byrd to the board of directors.
Management Team
Immediately following completion of the merger, in addition to the positions held by Mr. Jordan and Mr. Byrd described above, the officers of the combined company and/or the combined bank will include William C. Losch III, as Chief Financial Officer of the combined company and the combined bank, Michael Brown, as President, Regional Banking, of the combined bank, David Popwell, as President, Specialty Banking, of the combined bank, Anthony Restel, as Chief Operating Officer of the combined company and the combined bank, Susan Springfield, as Chief Credit Officer of the combined company and the combined bank, Beth Ardoin, as Chief Communications Officer of the combined company and the combined bank, Vernon H. Stafford, as Chief Audit Executive of the combined company and the combined bank and Terry Akins, as Chief Risk Officer of the combined company and the combined bank.
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Lead Director
Immediately following the effective time and until the chairman succession date, the lead director of the board of directors of the combined company and the combined bank will be an independent director chosen by the continuing First Horizon Directors from among the continuing First Horizon directors. Following the chairman succession date and until the third (3rd) anniversary of the closing date, the lead director will be an independent director chosen by the majority of the continuing IBKC directors from among the continuing IBKC directors, and thereafter will serve in that capacity until replaced by a majority vote of the entire board of directors of the combined company.
Until the expiration date, any modification or amendment to, or repeal of, the bylaw provisions implementing the above arrangements will require the affirmative vote of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the entire board of directors of the combined company.
Composition of Committees
Immediately following the effective time and until the third (3rd) anniversary of the closing date, (i) each committee of the boards of directors of the combined company and combined bank will, to the fullest extent practicable, have at least five (5) members, (ii) each committee of the boards of directors of the combined company and combined bank will have a number of continuing IBKC directors that is one (1) less than the number of continuing First Horizon directors serving on each such committee, (iii) the chair of the Compensation Committee will be a director selected from among the continuing IBKC directors by majority vote of the continuing IBKC directors, and (iv) the chair of the Executive and Risk Committee will be (A) until the chairman succession date, a director selected from among the continuing IBKC directors by a majority vote of the continuing IBKC directors, and (B) thereafter, a director selected from among the continuing First Horizon directors by a majority vote of the continuing First Horizon directors.
Until the expiration date, any modification or amendment to, or repeal of, the bylaw provisions implementing the above arrangements will require the affirmative vote of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the entire board of directors of the combined company.
Headquarters of the Combined Company and the Combined Bank After the Merger
Immediately following the effective time, the headquarters of the combined company and the combined bank will be located in Memphis, Tennessee. Following the effective time and until the expiration date, the headquarters for the combined companys and the combined banks regional banking business will be located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Until the expiration date, any amendment to the bylaw provisions providing that the combined companys and the combined banks regional banking business will be located in New Orleans, Louisiana will require the affirmative vote of at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the entire board of directors of the combined company.
Prior to the completion of the merger, IBKC will use its reasonable best efforts to establish the First Horizon Louisiana Foundation, focused on community support in Louisiana. The initial members of the board of trustees of the First Horizon Louisiana Foundation will be selected by the IBKC board of directors and the First Horizon board of directors prior to the completion of the merger, with the First Horizon board of directors entitled to select one (1) initial member and the IBKC board of directors entitled to select the remaining initial members. Upon completion of the merger, the combined company will contribute $20 million in cash to the First Horizon Louisiana Foundation.
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party to the merger be identified as the acquirer. The merger will be accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting, and First Horizon will be treated as the accounting acquirer. In identifying First Horizon as the acquiring entity for accounting purposes, First Horizon and IBKC took into account a number of factors as of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, including the relative voting rights of all equity instruments in the combined company and the intended corporate governance structure of the combined company. No single factor was the sole determinant in the overall conclusion that First Horizon is the acquirer for accounting purposes; rather all factors were considered in arriving at such conclusion.
To complete the merger, First Horizon and IBKC need to obtain approvals or consents from, or make filings with, a number of U.S. federal and state bank, antitrust, securities, insurance and other regulatory authorities. Subject to the terms of the merger agreement, First Horizon and IBKC have agreed to cooperate with each other and use reasonable best efforts to obtain as promptly as practicable all permits, consents, approvals and authorizations of all third parties and governmental entities which are necessary or advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement (including the merger and the bank merger), and to comply with the terms and conditions of all such permits, consents, approvals and authorizations of all such governmental entities. These approvals include, among others, the approval of the Federal Reserve Board and the TDFI. Under the terms of the merger agreement, neither First Horizon nor IBKC is required to take any action or agree to any condition or restriction in connection with obtaining these approvals that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the combined company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, after giving effect to the merger.
The approval of an application means only that the regulatory criteria for approval have been satisfied or waived. It does not mean that the approving authority has determined that the consideration to be received by holders of IBKC common stock in the merger is fair. Regulatory approval does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of the merger.
First Horizon and IBKC believe that the merger does not raise substantial antitrust or other significant regulatory concerns and that they will be able to obtain all requisite regulatory approvals. However, there can be no assurance that all of the regulatory approvals described below will be obtained and, if obtained, there can be no assurances regarding the timing of the approvals, the companies ability to obtain the approvals on satisfactory terms or the absence of litigation challenging such approvals. In addition, there can be no assurance that such approvals will not impose conditions or requirements that, individually or in the aggregate, would or could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations, assets or business of the combined company following completion of the merger. There can likewise be no assurances that U.S. federal or state regulatory authorities will not attempt to challenge the merger or, if such a challenge is made, what the result of such challenge will be.
Federal Reserve Board
The transactions contemplated by the merger agreement are subject to approval by the Federal Reserve Board pursuant to section 3 of the BHC Act with respect to the merger and section 18(c)(2)(B) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (the Bank Merger Act) with respect to the bank merger. The Federal Reserve Board takes into consideration a number of factors when acting on applications under section 3 of the BHC Act. These factors include the financial and managerial resources (including consideration of the competence, experience and integrity of the officers, directors and principal shareholders, as well as the pro forma capital ratios) and future prospects of the combined organization. The Federal Reserve Board also considers the effectiveness of the applicant in combatting money laundering, the convenience and needs of the communities to be served, as well as the extent to which the proposal would result in greater or more concentrated risks to the stability of the U.S. banking or financial system. The Federal Reserve Board may not approve a proposal that would have significant adverse effects on competition or on the
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concentration of resources in any banking market. In evaluating an application filed under the Bank Merger Act, the Federal Reserve Board considers: (i) the competitive impact of the transaction; (ii) the financial and managerial resources of the depository institutions party to the bank merger and future prospects of the resulting institution; (iii) the convenience and needs of the communities to be served; (iv) the depository institutions effectiveness in combating money-laundering activities; and (v) the risk to the stability of the U.S. banking and financial system.
In considering an application under section 3 of the BHC Act and the Bank Merger Act, the Federal Reserve Board also reviews the records of performance of the relevant insured depository institutions under the Community Reinvestment Act (the CRA), pursuant to which the Federal Reserve Board must also take into account the record of performance of each of First Horizon and IBKC in meeting the credit needs of the entire community, including low and moderate income neighborhoods, served by their depository institution subsidiaries. As part of the review process in merger transactions, the Federal Reserve Board frequently receives protests from community groups and others. In their most recent CRA performance evaluation, First Horizons subsidiary, First Horizon Bank, received an overall satisfactory regulatory rating and IBKCs wholly owned subsidiary, IBERIABANK, received an overall satisfactory regulatory rating, respectively.
In addition, in connection with an interstate bank merger transaction, the Federal Reserve Board considers certain additional factors under the Riegle-Neal Act, including state laws regarding the minimum age of the bank to be acquired, the concentration of deposits on a nationwide and statewide basis, and compliance with any applicable state community reinvestment and antitrust laws. Under the Riegle-Neal Act, the Federal Reserve Board may approve an interstate merger transaction only if each constituent bank is adequately capitalized at the time the application for such transaction is filed with the Federal Reserve Board, and the Federal Reserve Board determines that the resulting bank will be well capitalized and well managed upon the consummation of the transaction.
The initial filing of the applications to the Federal Reserve Board occurred on December 18, 2019.
TDFI
Certain of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement are subject to approval by the TDFI under Section 0180-15-.03 of the Tennessee Rules and Regulations, and the bank merger agreement is subject to approval by the TDFI under Section 45-2-1304 of the Tennessee Code. In evaluating a merger agreement between stock-form banking organizations, the TDFI considers: (i) whether the resulting state bank meets the requirements of state law as to the formation of a new state bank; (ii) whether the agreement provides an adequate capital structure, including surplus, in relation to the deposit liabilities of the resulting state bank and its other activities that are to continue or are to be undertaken; (iii) whether the agreement is fair; and (iv) whether or not the merger is contrary to the public interest.
The initial filing of the application to the TDFI occurred on December 18, 2019.
Public Notice and Comments
Furthermore, the BHC Act and the Bank Merger Act require published notice of, and the opportunity for public comment on, the applications to the Federal Reserve Board. The Federal Reserve Board takes into account the views of third-party commenters, particularly on the subject of the merging parties CRA performance and record of service to their communities. The Federal Reserve Board is also authorized to hold one or more public hearings or meetings if it determines that such hearings or meetings would be appropriate. The receipt of written comments or any public meeting or hearing could prolong the period during which the applicable application is under review by the Federal Reserve Board.
Waiting Periods
In addition to the Federal Reserve Board, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (the DOJ) conducts a concurrent competitive review of the merger to analyze the mergers competitive
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effects and determine whether the merger would result in a violation of the antitrust laws. Transactions approved under section 3 of the BHC Act or the Bank Merger Act generally may not be completed until thirty (30) days after the approval of the applicable federal agency is received, during which time the DOJ may challenge the transaction on antitrust grounds. With the approval of the applicable federal agency and the concurrence of the DOJ, the waiting period may be reduced to no less than fifteen (15) days. The commencement of an antitrust action would stay the effectiveness of such an approval unless a court specifically ordered otherwise. In reviewing the merger, the DOJ could analyze the mergers effect on competition differently than the Federal Reserve Board, and, thus, it is possible that the DOJ could reach a different conclusion than the Federal Reserve Board regarding the mergers effects on competition. A determination by the DOJ not to object to the merger may not prevent the filing of antitrust actions by private persons or state attorneys general. There can be no assurance if and when DOJ clearance will be obtained, or as to the conditions or limitations that such DOJ approval may contain or impose.
Additional Regulatory Approvals and Notices
Notifications and/or applications requesting approval may be submitted to various other federal and state regulatory authorities and self-regulatory organizations, including certain state insurance departments.
Treatment of IBKC Preferred Stock and IBKC Depositary Shares
In the merger, each share of IBKC series B preferred stock, IBKC series C preferred stock and IBKC series D preferred stock, in each case issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time and excluding dissenting shares, will be converted into the right to receive one (1) share of First Horizon series B preferred stock, First Horizon series C preferred stock and First Horizon series D preferred stock, respectively. The rollover First Horizon preferred stock will have terms that are the same as the terms of the applicable series of outstanding IBKC preferred stock, taking into account that IBKC will not be the surviving entity in the merger and, with respect to the IBKC series B preferred stock, taking into account that the optional redemption date for the First Horizon series B preferred stock may be deferred until the first dividend payment date that is at least five (5) years from the closing date.
Each outstanding share of IBKC series B preferred stock, IBKC series C preferred stock and IBKC series D preferred is presently represented by IBKC depositary shares that represent a 1/400th ownership interest in a share of the applicable series of IBKC preferred stock. Upon completion of the merger, First Horizon will assume the obligations of IBKC under the applicable deposit agreements. Each IBKC depositary share (other than in respect of dissenting shares of IBKC preferred stock) will then become a rollover First Horizon depositary share and thereafter represent shares of rollover First Horizon depository preferred stock.
First Horizon common stock is listed for trading on the NYSE under the symbol FHN, and IBKC common stock is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol IBKC. In the merger, the IBKC common stock currently listed on the NASDAQ will be delisted from such exchange and deregistered under the Exchange Act.
Under the terms of the merger agreement, First Horizon will cause the shares of First Horizon common stock to be issued in the merger to be approved for listing on the NYSE, subject to official notice of issuance, and the merger agreement provides that neither First Horizon nor IBKC will be required to complete the merger if such shares are not authorized for listing on the NYSE, subject to notice of issuance. Following the merger, shares of First Horizon common stock will continue to be traded on the NYSE.
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The IBKC depositary shares representing a 1/400th interest in a share of IBKC series B preferred stock, series C preferred stock and series D preferred stock are currently listed on the NASDAQ under the symbol IBKCP, IBKCO and IBKCN, respectively. The rollover First Horizon depositary shares are expected to be listed on the NYSE upon completion of the merger.
Appraisal or Dissenters Rights in the Merger
Holders of First Horizon Common Stock
Under Section 48-23-102 of the TBCA, the holders of First Horizon common stock will not be entitled to dissenters rights in connection with the merger with respect to shares of any class or series that remain outstanding after completion of the merger. If the merger is completed, holders of First Horizon common stock will not receive any consideration, and their shares of First Horizon common stock will remain outstanding and will constitute shares of the combined company. Accordingly, holders of First Horizon common stock are not entitled to any dissenters rights in connection with the merger.
Holders of IBKC Common Stock
Under Part 13 of the LBCA, the holders of IBKC common stock will not be entitled to appraisal rights in connection with the merger if, on the record date for the IBKC special meeting, IBKCs shares are traded in an organized market that has at least two thousand (2,000) shareholders and a market value of at least $20 million. IBKC common stock is currently listed on the NASDAQ, a national securities exchange, and is expected to continue to be so listed on the record date for the IBKC special meeting. Accordingly, the holders of IBKC common stock are not entitled to any appraisal rights in connection with the merger.
Holders of IBKC Preferred Stock
The IBKC depositary shares are not a class or series of shares issued by IBKC and thus appraisal rights under Part 13 of the LBCA do not independently apply to the depositary shares. Accordingly, to direct the depository to exercise appraisal rights with respect to the IBKC preferred stock, holders of depositary shares will be required to follow the procedures provided by the depository with respect thereto and in accordance with requirements of Louisiana law.
If you hold IBKC depositary shares and you wish to exercise appraisal rights in respect of the merger, IBKC requests that you complete the form of instruction to be provided to you (in accordance with the instructions set out on the form) and return it to your bank, broker or other nominee, as applicable, to direct the depository to exercise appraisal rights on your behalf following their usual procedures.
The following discussion is not a complete description of appraisal rights available to holders of IBKC preferred stock under Louisiana law. This description is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the relevant provision of the LBCA, which is reprinted in its entirety as Annex E to this joint proxy statement/prospectus. If you desire to exercise your appraisal rights, you should review carefully the LBCA and are urged to consult a legal advisor before electing or attempting to exercise these rights.
Holders of IBKC preferred stock have a right to demand payment in cash of the fair value of their shares, as that term is defined in the LBCA. Shareholders who receive a fair value cash payment will not be entitled to receive any shares of rollover First Horizon preferred stock. Part 13 of the LBCA sets forth the rights of IBKC preferred shareholders who wish to demand appraisal for their shares. The following is a summary of the material terms of the statutory procedures to be followed by a holder of IBKC preferred stock in order to perfect appraisal rights under the LBCA. Shareholders who do not properly follow appraisal rights procedures will receive the merger consideration provided under the merger agreement if the merger is effected. A copy of Part 13 of the LBCA is attached as Annex E to this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
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Requirements of Appraisal Rights
If an IBKC preferred shareholder elects to exercise the right to demand appraisal, such shareholder must satisfy all of the following conditions:
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If the requirements above are not satisfied and the merger becomes effective, an IBKC preferred shareholder will not be entitled to payment for such shareholders shares under the provisions of Part 13.
Required Notice to IBKC
Written notices of intent to demand appraisal should be addressed to IBERIABANK Corporation, 200 West Congress Street, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501, Attention: Corporate Secretary. The notice should be executed by the holder of record of shares of IBKC preferred stock.
Appraisal Notice from Surviving Corporation
If the merger becomes effective, the surviving corporation will be required to deliver a written appraisal notice and form to all preferred shareholders who have satisfied the requirements described above. The appraisal notice and form must be sent no earlier than the effective date of the merger and no later than 10 days after such effective date. The appraisal notice must include:
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A preferred shareholder who receives an appraisal notice from the surviving corporation must demand payment by signing and returning the appraisal form included with the notice. Preferred shareholders should respond to the appraisal forms request discussed above regarding when beneficial ownership of the shares was acquired. A failure to provide this certification allows the surviving corporation to treat the shares as after-acquired shares subject to the surviving corporations authority to delay payment as described below. Once a preferred shareholder returns the signed appraisal form, the shareholder loses all rights as a shareholder unless a timely withdrawal occurs as described below. A preferred shareholder who does not sign and return the appraisal form is not entitled to payment under Part 13 of the LBCA and will receive the merger consideration.
A preferred shareholder who has complied with all the steps required for appraisal may thereafter decline to exercise appraisal rights and withdraw from the appraisal process by notifying the surviving corporation in writing. The appraisal notice will include a date by which the withdrawal notice must be received. Following this date, a preferred shareholder may only withdraw from the appraisal process with the surviving corporations consent. A preferred shareholder who withdraws from the appraisal process will receive the merger consideration.
Surviving Corporations Payment to Dissenting Preferred Shareholders
Within 30 days after the deadline for making a demand for appraisal rights, the surviving corporation from the merger is required to pay each preferred shareholder the amount that the surviving corporation estimates to be the fair value of such shareholders shares, plus interest accrued from the effective date of the merger to the date of payment. The payment must be accompanied by the following:
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Final Payment Demand by Dissatisfied Preferred Shareholders
A preferred shareholder who is dissatisfied with the amount of the payment received from the surviving corporation may notify the surviving corporation in writing of such preferred shareholders own estimate of the fair value of the shares and the amount of interest due, and demand payment of the excess of this estimate over the amount previously paid by the surviving corporation. A shareholder who does not submit a final payment demand within 30 days after receiving payment from the surviving corporation is only entitled to the amount previously paid by the surviving corporation.
After-Acquired Shares
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date stated in the appraisal notice as the date on which the principal terms of the merger were first announced. If the surviving corporation withholds payment, it must, within 30 days after the demand deadline, provide affected preferred shareholders with IBKCs most recently available balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows as of the end of or for the fiscal year ending not more than 16 months before the date of payment, and the latest available quarterly financial statements, if any. The surviving corporation must also inform such shareholders that they may accept the surviving corporations estimate of the fair value of their shares, plus interest, in full satisfaction of their claim or submit a final payment demand. Preferred shareholders who wish to accept the offer must notify the surviving corporation of their acceptance within 30 days after receiving the offer. The surviving corporation must send payment to such shareholders within 10 days after receiving their acceptance. Preferred shareholders who are dissatisfied with the offer must reject the offer and demand payment of the shareholders own estimate of the fair value of the shares, plus interest. If a preferred shareholder does not explicitly accept or reject the surviving corporations offer, the shareholder will be deemed to have accepted the offer. The surviving corporation must send payment to these preferred shareholders within 40 days after sending the notice regarding withholding of payment.
Judicial Appraisal of Shares
If the surviving corporation does not pay the amount demanded pursuant to a preferred shareholders final payment demand, the surviving corporation must commence a proceeding in the district court in Lafayette Parish within 60 days after receiving the final demand. The purpose of the proceeding is to determine the fair value of the shares and the interest due. If the surviving corporation does not commence the proceeding within the 60-day period, it must pay each shareholder demanding appraisal the amount demanded, plus interest.
All preferred shareholders whose payment demands remain unsettled will be parties to the action. Each preferred shareholder who is a party to the proceeding will be entitled to judgment for the amount, if any, by which the court finds the fair value of the shareholders shares, plus interest, exceeds the amount paid by the surviving corporation to the shareholder for the shares.
The court will determine all court costs of the proceeding and will assess the costs against the surviving corporation, except that the court may assess costs against some or all of the preferred shareholders demanding appraisal, in amounts the court finds equitable, to the extent the court finds such preferred shareholders acted arbitrarily, vexatiously, or not in good faith with respect to the rights provided by Part 13. The court may also assess expenses (including legal fees) for the respective parties, in the amounts the court finds equitable (i) against the surviving corporation if the court finds that it did not comply with the statutes or (ii) against the surviving corporation or the shareholder demanding appraisal, if the court finds that the party against whom expenses are assessed acted arbitrarily, vexatiously, or not in good faith. If the court finds that the expenses incurred by any preferred shareholder were of substantial benefit to other shareholders similarly situated and that the expenses should not be assessed against the surviving corporation, it may direct that the expenses be paid out of the amounts awarded to the preferred shareholders who were benefited.
If the surviving corporation fails to make a required payment to a preferred shareholder under Part 13, the shareholder entitled to payment can commence an action against the surviving corporation directly for the amount owed and recover the expenses of that action. A preferred shareholders right to enforce the surviving corporations payment obligation is preempted five years after the date that the corporations payment to the preferred shareholder becomes due under Part 13.
If you do not follow the prescribed procedures, you will not be entitled to appraisal rights with respect to your shares of IBKC preferred stock. Because of the complexity of the procedures necessary to exercise appraisal rights, any IBKC preferred shareholder wishing to exercise the right to appraisal should consult with a legal advisor.
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This section of the joint proxy statement/prospectus describes the material terms of the merger agreement. The description in this section and elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to, the complete text of the merger agreement, which is attached as Annex A to this document and incorporated by reference herein. This summary does not purport to be complete and may not contain all of the information about the merger agreement that is important to you. We urge you to read the full text of the merger agreement, as it is the legal document governing the merger. This section is not intended to provide you with any factual information about First Horizon or IBKC. Such information can be found elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus and in the public filings First Horizon and IBKC make with the SEC, as described in the section entitled Where You Can Find More Information beginning on page 216 of this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
Explanatory Note Regarding the Merger Agreement
The merger agreement and this summary of terms are included to provide you with information regarding the terms of the merger agreement. Factual disclosures about First Horizon and IBKC contained in this joint proxy statement/prospectus or in the public reports of First Horizon or IBKC filed with the SEC may supplement, update or modify the factual disclosures about First Horizon and IBKC contained in the merger agreement. The merger agreement contains representations and warranties by First Horizon, on the one hand, and by IBKC, on the other hand, made solely for the benefit of the other. The representations, warranties and covenants made in the merger agreement by First Horizon and IBKC were qualified and subject to important limitations agreed to by First Horizon and IBKC in connection with negotiating the terms of the merger agreement. In particular, in your review of the representations and warranties contained in the merger agreement and described in this summary, it is important to bear in mind that the representations and warranties were negotiated with the principal purpose of establishing circumstances in which a party to the merger agreement may have the right not to consummate the merger if the representations and warranties of the other party prove to be untrue due to a change in circumstance or otherwise, and allocating risk between the parties to the merger agreement, rather than establishing matters as facts. The representations and warranties also may be subject to a contractual standard of materiality different from that generally applicable to shareholders and reports and documents filed with the SEC, and some were qualified by the matters contained in the confidential disclosure schedules that First Horizon and IBKC each delivered in connection with the merger agreement and certain documents filed with the SEC. Moreover, information concerning the subject matter of the representations and warranties, which do not purport to be accurate as of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, may have changed since the date of the merger agreement. Accordingly, the representations and warranties in the merger agreement should not be relied on by any persons as characterizations of the actual state of facts about First Horizon and IBKC at the time they were made or otherwise.
Each of First Horizons and IBKCs respective boards of directors has unanimously approved and adopted the merger agreement. The merger agreement provides for the merger of IBKC with and into First Horizon, with First Horizon continuing as the surviving entity in a merger of equals. Following the completion of the merger, IBERIABANK, a subsidiary of IBKC, will merge with and into First Horizon Bank, a subsidiary of First Horizon, with First Horizon Bank as the surviving bank in the bank merger.
Prior to the completion of the merger, First Horizon and IBKC may, by mutual agreement, change the method or structure of effecting the combination of First Horizon and IBKC, except that no such change may (1) alter or change the exchange ratio or the number of shares of First Horizon common stock received by holders of IBKC common stock in exchange for each share of IBKC common stock, (2) adversely affect the tax treatment of holders of IBKC common stock or holders
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of First Horizon common stock, (3) adversely affect the tax treatment of IBKC or First Horizon or (4) materially impede or delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement in a timely manner.
Each share of IBKC common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time, except for shares of IBKC common stock held by IBKC or First Horizon (in each case other than shares of IBKC common stock (i) held in trust accounts, managed accounts, mutual funds and the like, or otherwise held in an fiduciary or agency capacity that are beneficially owned by third parties or (ii) held directly or indirectly by IBKC or First Horizon in respect of debts previously contracted), will be converted into the right to receive 4.584 shares of First Horizon common stock.
If the outstanding shares of IBKC common stock or First Horizon common stock is increased, decreased, changed into or exchanged for a different number or kind of shares or securities as a result of a reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, stock dividend, stock split, reverse stock split, or other similar change in capitalization, or there is any extraordinary dividend or distribution, an appropriate and proportionate adjustment will be made to the exchange ratio to give First Horizon and the holders of IBKC common stock the same economic effect as contemplated by the merger agreement prior to such event.
Also in the merger, each share of IBKC preferred stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time (other than dissenting shares) will be converted into the right to receive one (1) share of an applicable newly issued series of rollover First Horizon preferred stock with the same terms as the outstanding IBKC preferred stock.
First Horizon will not issue any fractional shares of First Horizon common stock in the merger. Instead, a former holder of IBKC common stock who otherwise would have received a fraction of a share of First Horizon common stock will receive an amount in cash rounded to the nearest whole cent. This cash amount will be determined by multiplying the fraction of a share (after taking into account all shares of IBKC common stock held by such holder immediately prior to the effective time and rounded to the nearest thousandth when expressed in decimal form) of First Horizon common stock to which the holder would otherwise be entitled by the average closing-sale price per share of First Horizon common stock for the consecutive period of five (5) trading days ending on the day preceding the closing date.
At the effective time, the First Horizon charter, as amended by the First Horizon charter amendment, will be the charter of the combined company, and the bylaws of First Horizon, as amended by the First Horizon bylaw amendment, will be the bylaws of the combined company.
Treatment of IBKC Equity Awards
IBKC Stock Options.
At the effective time, each outstanding option to purchase shares of IBKC common stock (an IBKC stock option) that was granted prior to November 3, 2019 will accelerate in full and be converted into an option (a First Horizon stock option) to purchase (i) a number of shares of First Horizon common stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) equal to the product of (A) the total number of shares of IBKC common stock subject to such IBKC stock option immediately prior to the effective time multiplied by (B) the exchange ratio, (ii) at an exercise price per share of First Horizon common stock (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to the quotient of (A) the exercise price per share of IBKC common stock of such IBKC stock option immediately prior to
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the effective time divided by (B) the exchange ratio (as it may be adjusted as set forth in the merger agreement), with each such First Horizon stock option subject to the same terms and conditions, including exercisability and forfeiture terms, as applied to the corresponding IBKC stock option immediately prior to the effective time, except as expressly set forth in the merger agreement.
IBKC Restricted Stock Awards.
At the effective time, each outstanding IBKC restricted stock award that was granted prior to November 3, 2019 will accelerate in full and be cancelled and will only entitle the holder to receive immediately following the effective time, a number of shares of First Horizon common stock equal to the product of (i) the total number of shares of IBKC common stock subject to such IBKC restricted stock award immediately prior to the effective time multiplied by (ii) the exchange ratio, less applicable taxes required to be withheld with respect to such vesting.
IBKC PSU Awards.
At the effective time, each outstanding IBKC PSU award that was granted prior to November 3, 2019 will accelerate in full and be cancelled and will only entitle the holder to receive (without interest), immediately following the effective time, a number of shares of First Horizon common stock (less applicable taxes required to be withheld with respect to such vesting) equal to (i) the number of shares of IBKC common stock subject to such IBKC PSU award immediately prior to the effective time (including any applicable dividend equivalents) based on the greater of (A) the target performance level or (B) the actual performance level through September 30, 2019 as reasonably determined by the compensation committee of the board of directors of IBKC, multiplied by (ii) the exchange ratio; provided that, with respect to any IBKC PSU award that constitutes nonqualified deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code and that is not permitted to be paid at the effective time without triggering a tax or penalty under Section 409A of the Code, such payment will be made at the earliest time permitted under the applicable IBKC equity incentive plan and award agreement that will not trigger a tax or penalty under Section 409A of the Code.
IBKC Phantom Stock Awards.
At the effective time, each outstanding IBKC phantom stock award that was granted prior to November 3, 2019 will vest and be cancelled and automatically entitle the holder of such IBKC phantom stock award to receive (without interest), on the first regularly scheduled payroll date of First Horizon following the closing date, an amount in cash (rounded to the nearest cent and less applicable taxes required to be withheld with respect to such vesting) determined by multiplying (i) the closing price of one share of First Horizon common stock on the closing date by (ii) the number of shares of First Horizon common stock underlying such IBKC phantom stock award (as determined by multiplying (A) the number of shares of IBKC common stock (including any applicable dividend equivalents) underlying such IBKC phantom stock award by (B) the exchange ratio (the phantom stock consideration); provided that, to the extent a holder of IBKC phantom stock awards has made a deferral election in respect of payments pursuant to such IBKC phantom stock awards, the applicable portion of the phantom stock consideration will be credited to such holders deferred compensation account under IBKCs Executive Nonqualified Excess Plan.
Future Grants of Equity Awards.
At the effective time, each IBKC equity award granted on or after the date of the merger agreement and not in violation of the merger agreement that expressly provides for treatment in connection with the occurrence of the effective time that is different from the treatment prescribed in the merger agreement as set forth above, or as mutually agreed by the parties and a holder of any IBKC equity award, will be converted into an equity award denominated in shares of First
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Horizon common stock (rounded down to the nearest whole number) (a converted equity award) equal to the product of (i) the number of shares of IBKC common stock subject to such IBKC equity award immediately prior to the effective time multiplied by (ii) the exchange ratio; provided, that to the extent any such converted equity award is a IBKC stock option (a converted stock option), the exercise price per share of such converted stock option will be equal to the quotient (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) of (A) the exercise price per share of IBKC common stock of such IBKC stock option immediately prior to the effective time divided by (B) the exchange ratio. Notwithstanding the above, any IBKC equity awards granted on or after November 3, 2019 and prior to the closing date will not provide for automatic single-trigger acceleration of vesting or payment at the effective time, but may instead provide for double-trigger vesting upon a termination without cause or for good reason following the effective time.
Closing and Effective Time of the Merger
The merger will become effective at such time specified in the articles of merger to be filed with the Tennessee Secretary and the articles of merger to be filed with the Louisiana Secretary, or at such other time provided by applicable law. The closing will occur at 10:00 a.m., New York City time on a date no later than three (3) business days after the satisfaction or waiver (subject to applicable law) of the conditions set forth in the merger agreement (other than those conditions that by their nature can only be satisfied at the closing, but subject to the satisfaction or waiver of such conditions), unless another date, time or place is agreed to in writing by IBKC and First Horizon.
Conversion of Shares; Exchange of IBKC Stock Certificates
Letter of Transmittal
As promptly as practicable after the effective time, and in any event within five (5) days thereafter, First Horizon and IBKC will cause the exchange agent to mail to each holder of record of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock immediately prior to the effective time a letter of transmittal and instructions for use in surrendering shares of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, as applicable, in exchange for the consideration the holder is entitled to receive under the merger agreement.
If a certificate for IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the exchange agent will issue the consideration in the merger upon receipt of (1) an affidavit of that fact by the claimant and (2) if required by First Horizon or the exchange agent, the posting of a bond in an amount as First Horizon or the exchange agent may determine is reasonably necessary as indemnity against any claim that may be made against it with respect to such certificate.
After the effective time, there will be no further transfers on the stock transfer books of IBKC of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock that were issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time.
Withholding
First Horizon will be entitled to deduct and withhold, or cause the exchange agent to deduct and withhold, from any cash portion of the merger consideration, cash in lieu of fractional shares or any other cash amounts payable under the merger agreement to any holder of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock the amounts it is required to deduct and withhold under the Code or any provision of state, local, or foreign tax law. If any such amounts are withheld and paid over to the appropriate governmental authority, such amounts will be treated for all purposes of the merger agreement as having been paid to the holder from whom they were withheld.
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Dividends and Distributions
No dividends or other distributions declared with respect to First Horizon common stock or rollover First Horizon preferred stock will be paid to the holder of any unsurrendered certificates of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, as applicable, until the holder surrenders such certificate in accordance with the merger agreement. After the surrender of a certificate in accordance with the merger agreement, the record holder thereof will be entitled to receive any such dividends or other distributions, without any interest, which had previously become payable with respect to the whole shares of First Horizon common stock or rollover First Horizon preferred stock which the shares of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, as applicable, represented by such certificate have been converted into the right to receive under the merger agreement.
Representations and Warranties
The merger agreement contains representations and warranties made by each of First Horizon and IBKC relating to a number of matters, including the following:
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Certain representations and warranties of First Horizon and IBKC are qualified as to materiality or material adverse effect. For purposes of the merger agreement, a material adverse effect, when used in reference to either IBKC, First Horizon or the combined company, means any effect, change, event, circumstance, condition, occurrence or development that, either individually or in the aggregate, has had or would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on (1) the business, properties, assets, liabilities, results of operations or financial condition of such party and its subsidiaries taken as a whole or (2) the ability of such party to timely consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.
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changes, after the date of the merger agreement, in global, national or regional political conditions (including the outbreak of war or acts of terrorism) or in economic or market (including equity, credit and debt markets, as well as changes in interest rates) conditions affecting the financial services industry generally and not specifically relating to such party or its subsidiaries; |
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public disclosure of the execution of the merger agreement or public disclosure of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement (including any effect on a partys relationships with its customers or employees) or actions expressly required by the merger agreement or that are taken with the prior written consent of the other party in contemplation of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement; or |
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a decline in the trading price of a partys common stock or the failure, in and of itself, to meet earnings projections or internal financial forecasts (provided that the underlying causes of such decline or failure may be taken into account in determining whether a material adverse effect has occurred); |
except, with respect to the first, second and third bullets described above, to the extent that the effects of such change are materially disproportionately adverse to the business, properties, assets, liabilities, results of operations or financial condition of such party and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, as compared to other companies in the industry in which such party and its subsidiaries operate.
The representations and warranties in the merger agreement do not survive the effective time.
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Conduct of Businesses Prior to the Completion of the Merger
Each of First Horizon and IBKC has agreed that, prior to the effective time (or earlier termination of the merger agreement), subject to specified exceptions, it will, and will cause each of its subsidiaries to (a) conduct its business in the ordinary course in all material respects, (b) use reasonable best efforts to maintain and preserve intact its business organization, employees and advantageous business relationships and (c) take no action that would reasonably be expected to adversely affect or delay the ability of either First Horizon or IBKC to obtain any necessary approvals of any regulatory agency or other governmental entity required for the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement on a timely basis.
Additionally, prior to the effective time (or earlier termination of the merger agreement), subject to specified exceptions, neither First Horizon nor IBKC may, and neither First Horizon nor IBKC may permit any of their respective subsidiaries to, without the prior written consent of the other party (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), take any of the following actions:
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other than (i) federal funds borrowings and Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings, in each case with a maturity not in excess of six (6) months and (ii) deposits, in each case in the ordinary course of business, incur any indebtedness for borrowed money (other than indebtedness of IBKC or any of its wholly owned subsidiaries to IBKC or any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, on the one hand, or of First Horizon or any of its wholly owned subsidiaries to First Horizon or any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, on the other hand), or assume, guarantee, endorse or otherwise as an accommodation become responsible for the obligations of any other individual, corporation or other entity (provided that the incurrence of indebtedness in the ordinary course of business may include the creation of deposit liabilities, issuances of letters of credit, purchases of federal funds, borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank, sales of certificates of deposits, and entry into repurchase agreements, in each case, on terms and in amounts consistent with past practice); |
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make, declare, pay or set a record date for any dividend, or any other distribution on, or directly or indirectly redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire, any shares of its capital stock or other equity or voting securities or any securities or obligations convertible (whether currently convertible or convertible only after the passage of time or the occurrence of certain events) or exchangeable into or exercisable for any shares of its capital stock or other equity or voting securities, including any securities of IBKC or any securities of its subsidiaries, in the case of IBKC, or any securities of First Horizon or any securities of its subsidiaries, in the case of First Horizon, except, in each case, (A) regular quarterly cash dividends by IBKC at a rate not in excess of $0.45 per share of IBKC common stock, (B) regular quarterly cash dividends by First Horizon at a rate not in excess of $0.14 per share of First Horizon common stock, (C) dividends paid by any of the subsidiaries of each of First Horizon and IBKC to First Horizon or IBKC or any of their wholly owned subsidiaries, respectively, (D) in the case of IBKC, dividends provided for and paid on IBKC preferred stock in accordance with the terms of such IBKC preferred stock, (E) in the case of First Horizon, dividends provided for and paid on shares of First Horizon preferred stock in accordance with the terms of the First Horizon preferred stock, (F) in the case of First Horizon Bank, dividends provided for and paid on shares of preferred stock of First Horizon Bank in accordance with the terms thereof, or (G) the acceptance of shares of IBKC common stock or First Horizon common stock as payment for the exercise price of stock options or for withholding taxes incurred in connection with the exercise of stock options or the vesting or settlement of equity compensation awards, in each case in accordance with past practice and the terms of the applicable award agreements; |
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in each case, except in the ordinary course of business, terminate, materially amend, or waive any material provision of, certain material contracts or make any change in any instrument or agreement governing the terms of any of its securities, other than normal renewals of contracts without material adverse changes of terms with respect to IBKC or First Horizon, as applicable, or enter into certain material contracts; |
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subject to certain exceptions, including as required under applicable law or the terms of any benefit plans existing as of the date of the merger agreement, (i) enter into, establish, adopt, amend or terminate any IBKC benefit plan or First Horizon benefit plan, or any arrangement that would be an IBKC benefit plan or a First Horizon benefit plan if in effect on the date hereof, other than (x) in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and (y) as would not reasonably be expected to materially increase the cost of benefits under any IBKC benefit plan or First Horizon benefit plan, as the case may be, or certain material contracts, (ii) increase the compensation or benefits payable to any current or former employee, officer, director or individual consultant, other than increases to current employees and officers (x) in connection with a promotion or change in responsibilities and to a level consistent with similarly situated peer employees, (y) in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice or (z) the payment of incentive compensation for completed performance periods based upon corporate performance, the performance of such employee and, if applicable, such employees business, (iii) accelerate the vesting of any equity-based awards or other compensation, (iv) enter into any new, or amend any existing, employment, severance, change in control, retention, collective bargaining agreement or similar agreement or arrangement, other than entry into retention agreements or arrangements not related to the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement with employees at or below the level of senior vice president in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, (v) fund any rabbi trust or similar arrangement or in any other way secure the payment of |
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Regulatory Matters
First Horizon and IBKC have agreed to cooperate with each other and use their respective reasonable best efforts to prepare and file all necessary documentation, to effect all applications, notices, petitions and filings, (and in the case of the applications, notices, petitions and filings in respect of the requisite regulatory approvals, use their reasonable best efforts to make such filings within forty-five (45) days of the date of the merger agreement), to obtain as promptly as practicable all permits, consents, approvals and authorizations of all third parties, regulatory agencies and governmental entities which are necessary or advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, and to comply with the terms and conditions of all such
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permits, consents, approvals and authorizations of all such regulatory agencies and governmental entities. Each of First Horizon and IBKC has agreed to use its reasonable best efforts to resolve any objection that may be asserted by any governmental entity with respect to the merger agreement or the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. However, in no event will First Horizon or IBKC or any of their respective subsidiaries be required, and in no event will First Horizon or IBKC or any of their respective subsidiaries be permitted (without the written consent of the other party), to take any action, or commit to take any action, or agree to any condition or restriction, in connection with obtaining the required permits, consents, approvals and authorizations of governmental entities that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the combined company and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, after giving effect to the merger. First Horizon and IBKC have also agreed to furnish each other with all information reasonably necessary or advisable in connection with any statement, filing, notice or application to any governmental entity in connection with the merger, as well as to keep each other apprised of the status of matters related to the completion of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. First Horizon and IBKC have further agreed to promptly advise the other party with respect to substantive matters that are addressed in any meeting or conference with any governmental entity in connection with or affecting the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement which the other party does not attend or participate in, to the extent permitted by such governmental entity and subject to applicable law and the merger agreement.
Employee Matters
From and after the effective time, unless otherwise mutually determined by IBKC and First Horizon prior to the effective time, First Horizon will provide generally to employees of IBKC and its subsidiaries who at the effective time become employees of First Horizon or its subsidiaries (the continuing employees), employee compensation and benefits under the First Horizon benefit plans on terms and conditions that are substantially comparable in the aggregate as those that apply to similarly situated First Horizon employees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, First Horizon and IBKC agree that, during the period commencing at the effective time and ending on the eighteen (18)-month anniversary thereof, any continuing employee of First Horizon, IBKC or any of their respective subsidiaries who is involuntarily terminated during such eighteen (18)-month period will be provided with severance benefits as described in Section 6.6(a) of the First Horizon disclosure schedule.
For purposes of eligibility, participation, vesting and benefit accrual (except not for purposes of benefit accrual under any defined benefit pension plan or to the extent that such credit would result in a duplication of benefits) under the First Horizon benefit plans and the IBKC benefit plans, service with or credited by First Horizon, IBKC or any of their respective subsidiaries or predecessors for continuing employees or continuing employees of First Horizon or its subsidiaries will be treated as service with First Horizon to the same extent that such service was taken into account under the analogous IBKC benefit plan or First Horizon benefit plan prior to the effective time. Additionally, with respect to any IBKC benefit plan or First Horizon benefit plan in which any employees of First Horizon or IBKC (or their subsidiaries) prior to the effective time first become eligible to participate on or after the effective time, and in which such employees did not participate prior to the effective time, each party will: (i) waive all preexisting conditions, exclusions and waiting periods with respect to participation and coverage requirements applicable to such employees and their eligible dependents, except to the extent such pre-existing conditions, exclusions or waiting periods would apply under the analogous First Horizon benefit plan or IBKC benefit plan, as the case may be, and (ii) provide each such employee and his or her eligible dependents with credit for any co-payments and deductibles paid prior to the effective time under a First Horizon benefit plan or IBKC benefit plan (to the same extent that such credit was given under the analogous IBKC or First Horizon benefit plan) in satisfying any applicable deductible or out-of-pocket requirements under any IBKC benefit plan or First Horizon benefit plan in which such employee first become eligible to participate after the effective time.
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The combined company agrees to honor in accordance with their terms all First Horizon benefit plans and IBKC benefit plans. IBKC and First Horizon agree that the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement shall constitute a change in control, change of control or other similar concept under any IBKC benefit plan, and prior to the effective time the board of directors of IBKC shall be empowered to take such action as necessary to declare such status under such plans.
Director and Officer Indemnification and Insurance
The merger agreement provides that after the effective time, the combined company will indemnify and hold harmless all present and former directors, officers and employees of IBKC and its subsidiaries against, and will advance expenses as incurred to such persons in respect of, all costs and liabilities arising out of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer or employee of IBKC or its subsidiaries and pertaining to matters existing or occurring at or prior to the effective time, in each case to the extent permitted by applicable law, the IBKC articles, the IBKC bylaws and the governing or organizational documents of any subsidiary of IBKC; provided, that in the case of advancement of expenses, any such person provides an undertaking to repay such advances if it is ultimately determined that such person is not entitled to indemnification. All rights to indemnification as provided in any indemnification agreement in existence on the date of the merger will survive the merger and be honored by the combined company.
The merger agreement requires the combined company to maintain for a period of six (6) years after consummation of the merger IBKCs existing directors and officers liability insurance policy, or policies with a substantially comparable insurer of at least the same coverage and amounts and containing terms and conditions that are no less advantageous to the insured, with respect to claims arising from facts or events that occurred at or prior to the consummation of the merger. However, the combined company is not required to spend annually more than three hundred percent (300%) of the current annual premium paid as of the date of the merger agreement by IBKC for such insurance (the premium cap), and if such premiums for such insurance would at any time exceed that amount, then the combined company will maintain policies of insurance which, in its good faith determination, provide the maximum coverage available at an annual premium equal to the premium cap. In lieu of the foregoing, First Horizon or IBKC, in consultation with, but only upon the consent of First Horizon, may (and at the request of First Horizon, IBKC will use its reasonable best efforts to) obtain at or prior to the effective time a six (6)-year tail policy under IBKCs existing directors and officers insurance policy providing equivalent coverage to that described in the preceding sentence if such a policy can be obtained for an amount that, in the aggregate, does not exceed the premium cap.
Commitments to the Community
Prior to the consummation of the merger, IBKC will use its reasonable best efforts to establish the Louisiana First Horizon Foundation, focused on community support in Louisiana. The initial members of the board of trustees of the Louisiana First Horizon Foundation will be selected by the IBKC board of directors and the First Horizon board of directors prior to the consummation of the merger, with the First Horizon board of directors entitled to select one (1) initial member and the IBKC board of directors entitled to select the remaining initial members. Upon consummation of the merger, the combined company will contribute $20 million in cash to the Louisiana First Horizon Foundation.
Restructuring Efforts
The merger agreement provides that if either IBKC or First Horizon fails to obtain the required vote of its holders of common stock to approve the merger agreement or if First Horizon fails to obtain the required vote of its holders of common stock to approve the First Horizon charter amendment, each of the parties will in good faith use its reasonable best efforts to negotiate a restructuring of the transactions provided for in the merger agreement (provided that neither party
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will have any obligation to alter or change any material terms, including the amount or kind of the consideration to be issued to holders of the capital stock of IBKC as provided for in the merger agreement, in a manner adverse to such party or its shareholders, or any term that would adversely affect the tax treatment of the transactions contemplated in the merger agreement) and/or resubmit the merger agreement or the transactions contemplated thereby (or as restructured) to its respective holders of common stock for approval.
Certain Additional Covenants
The merger agreement also contains additional covenants, including, among others, covenants relating to the filing of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, obtaining required consents, the listing of the shares of First Horizon common stock and rollover First Horizon preferred stock or rollover First Horizon depositary shares to be issued in the merger, access to information of the other company, advice of changes, exemption from takeover laws, shareholder litigation relating to the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, the coordination of dividend declarations, the assumption by First Horizon of IBKC indebtedness, public announcements with respect to the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement and the First Horizon charter amendment.
Combined Company Governance and Headquarters Matters
Under the merger agreement, First Horizon and IBKC have agreed to certain provisions relating to the governance and headquarters of the combined company, including the composition of the combined company board of directors and committees; the roles of Chairman, lead director, President and Chief Executive Officer; and identification of members of the combined company and combined banks management team. For a more detailed description of the governance matters relating to the combined company, see the section entitled The MergerGovernance of the Combined Company After the Merger beginning on page 128.
Shareholder Meetings and Recommendation of First Horizons and IBKCs Boards of Directors
Each of First Horizon and IBKC has agreed to call a meeting of its shareholders for the purpose of voting upon the approval of the merger agreement and the First Horizon charter amendment (in the case of First Horizon shareholders) and to use reasonable best efforts to cause the meetings to occur as promptly as reasonably practicable and on the same date. The board of directors of each of First Horizon and IBKC has agreed to use its reasonable best efforts to obtain from its shareholders the vote required to approve the merger agreement and the First Horizon charter amendment (in the case of First Horizon shareholders), including by communicating to its shareholders the First Horizon board recommendation and the IBKC board recommendation, as applicable. Each of First Horizon and IBKC has agreed that each of First Horizon and IBKC and their respective boards of directors will not (i) withhold, withdraw, modify or qualify in a manner adverse to the other party the First Horizon board recommendation, in the case of First Horizon, or the IBKC board recommendation, in the case of IBKC, (ii) fail to make the First Horizon board recommendation, in the case of First Horizon, or the IBKC board recommendation, in the case of IBKC, (iii) adopt, approve, recommend or endorse an acquisition proposal (as defined in Agreement Not to Solicit Other Offers below) or publicly announce an intention to adopt, approve, recommend or endorse an acquisition proposal, (iv) fail to publicly and without qualification (A) recommend against any acquisition proposal or (B) reaffirm the First Horizon board recommendation, in the case of First Horizon, or the IBKC board recommendation, in the case of IBKC, in each case within ten (10) business days (or such fewer number of days as remains prior to the First Horizon special meeting or the IBKC special meeting, as applicable) after an acquisition proposal is made public or any request by the other party to do so, or (v) publicly propose to do any of the foregoing (any of the foregoing a recommendation change).
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receiving the advice of its outside counsel and, with respect to financial matters, its financial advisors, determines in good faith that it would more likely than not result in a violation of its fiduciary duties under applicable law to make or continue to make the First Horizon board recommendation or the IBKC board recommendation, as applicable, then, in the case of First Horizon, prior to the receipt of the approval of the First Horizon merger proposal and the First Horizon charter amendment proposal by holders of First Horizon common stock (the requisite First Horizon vote), and in the case of IBKC, prior to the receipt of the approval of the IBKC merger proposal by holders of IBKC common stock (the requisite IBKC vote), it may submit the merger agreement to its shareholders without recommendation and may communicate the basis for its lack of a recommendation to its shareholders to the extent required by law, provided that (1) it gives the other party at least three (3) business days prior written notice of its intention to take such action and a reasonable description of the event or circumstances giving rise to its determination to take such action (including, in the event such action is taken in response to an acquisition proposal, the latest material terms and conditions and the identity of the third party in any such acquisition proposal, or any amendment or modification thereof, or a description in reasonable detail of such other event or circumstances) and (2) at the end of such notice period, it takes into account any amendment or modification to the merger agreement proposed by the other party and, after receiving the advice of its outside counsel and, with respect to financial matters, its financial advisors, determines in good faith that it would nevertheless more likely than not result in a violation of its fiduciary duties under applicable law to make or continue to make the First Horizon board recommendation or IBKC board recommendation, as the case may be. Any material amendment to any acquisition proposal will require a new notice period.
Notwithstanding any recommendation change by the First Horizon board of directors or the IBKC board of directors, unless the merger agreement has been terminated in accordance with its terms, each party is required to convene a meeting of its shareholders and to submit the merger agreement and the First Horizon charter amendment (in the case of First Horizon shareholders) to a vote of such shareholders. First Horizon and IBKC must adjourn or postpone such meeting if there are insufficient shares of First Horizon common stock or IBKC common stock, as the case may be, represented (either in person or by proxy) to constitute a quorum necessary to conduct the business of such meeting, or if on the date of such meeting First Horizon or IBKC, as applicable, it has not received proxies representing a sufficient number of shares necessary for approval of the merger agreement or the First Horizon charter amendment (in the case of First Horizon shareholders), and subject to the terms and conditions of the merger agreement, IBKC or First Horizon, as applicable, will continue to use reasonable best efforts to solicit proxies from its shareholders.
Agreement Not to Solicit Other Offers
Each of First Horizon and IBKC has agreed that it will not, and will cause, and use its reasonable best efforts to cause, each of its subsidiaries and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, advisors and representatives not to, directly or indirectly, (i) initiate, solicit, knowingly encourage or knowingly facilitate any inquiries or proposals with respect to any acquisition proposal, (ii) engage or participate in any negotiations concerning any acquisition proposal, (iii) provide any confidential or nonpublic information or data to, or have or participate in any discussions with, any person relating to any acquisition proposal (except to notify a person that has made or, to the knowledge of such party, is making inquiries with respect to, or is considering making, an acquisition proposal, of the existence of such duties) or (iv) unless the merger agreement has been terminated in accordance with its terms, approve or enter into any term sheet, letter of intent, commitment, memorandum of understanding, agreement in principle, acquisition agreement, merger agreement or other similar agreement (whether written or oral, binding or nonbinding) (other than an acceptable confidentiality agreement entered into in accordance with the merger agreement) in connection with or relating to any acquisition proposal. For purposes of the merger agreement, an acquisition proposal means, with respect to First Horizon or IBKC, as applicable, other than the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, any offer, proposal or inquiry relating to, or any third-party indication of interest in, (i) any acquisition or purchase, direct or
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indirect, of twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the consolidated assets of a party and its subsidiaries or twenty-five percent (25%) or more of any class of equity or voting securities of a party or its subsidiaries whose assets, individually or in the aggregate, constitute more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the consolidated assets of the party, (ii) any tender offer (including a self-tender offer) or exchange offer that, if consummated, would result in such third-party beneficially owning twenty-five percent (25%) or more of any class of equity or voting securities of a party or its subsidiaries whose assets, individually or in the aggregate, constitute more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the consolidated assets of the party or (iii) a merger, consolidation, share exchange, business combination, reorganization, recapitalization, liquidation, dissolution or other similar transaction involving a party or its subsidiaries whose assets, individually or in the aggregate, constitute more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the consolidated assets of the party.
However, in the event that after the date of the merger agreement and prior to the receipt of the required vote of First Horizon shareholders to approve the merger agreement and the First Horizon charter amendment, in the case of First Horizon, or the required vote of IBKC shareholders to approve the merger agreement, in the case of IBKC, a party receives an unsolicited bona fide written acquisition proposal, it may, and may permit its subsidiaries and its and its subsidiaries officers, directors, agents, advisors and representatives to, furnish or cause to be furnished confidential or nonpublic information or data and participate in negotiations or discussions with the person making the acquisition proposal if the First Horizon or IBKC board of directors, as applicable, concludes in good faith (after receiving the advice of its outside counsel, and with respect to financial matters, its financial advisors) that failure to take such actions would be more likely than not to result in a violation of its fiduciary duties under applicable law, provided that, prior to furnishing and confidential or nonpublic information, such party provides such information to the other party to the merger agreement and enters into a confidentiality agreement with the person making such acquisition proposal on terms no less favorable to it than the confidentiality agreement between First Horizon and IBKC, and which confidentiality agreement does not provide such person with any exclusive right to negotiate with such party.
Each of First Horizon and IBKC has also agreed to, and to cause its officers, directors, agents, advisors and representatives to, immediately cease and terminate any activities, discussions or negotiations conducted before the date of the merger agreement with any person other than First Horizon or IBKC, with respect to any acquisition proposal. In addition, each party has agreed to (1) promptly (and within twenty-four (24) hours) advise the other party following receipt of any acquisition proposal or any inquiry which could reasonably be expected to lead to an acquisition proposal, and the substance thereof (including the material terms and conditions of and the identity of the person making such inquiry or acquisition proposal), to provide the other party with an unredacted copy of any such acquisition proposal and any draft agreements, proposals or other materials received in connection with any such inquiry or acquisition proposal, and to keep the other party reasonably apprised of any related developments, discussions and negotiations on a current basis, including any amendments to or revisions of the material terms of such inquiry or acquisition proposal and (2) use its reasonable best efforts to enforce any existing confidentiality or standstill agreements to which it or any of its subsidiaries is a party.
Conditions to Complete the Merger
First Horizons and IBKCs respective obligations to complete the merger are subject to the satisfaction or waiver, at or prior to the effective time, of the following conditions:
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Termination of the Merger Agreement
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Neither First Horizon nor IBKC is permitted to terminate the merger agreement as a result of any increase or decrease in the market price of First Horizon common stock or IBKC common stock.
If the merger agreement is terminated, it will become void and have no effect, except that (1) neither First Horizon nor IBKC will be relieved or released from any liabilities or damages arising out of its willful and material breach of any provision of the merger agreement and (2) designated provisions of the merger agreement will survive the termination, including those relating to payment of fees and expenses, the confidential treatment of information and the termination fee described below. For purposes of the merger agreement, willful and material breach means a material breach of, or material failure to perform any of the covenants or other agreements contained in, the merger agreement that is a consequence of an act or failure to act by the breaching or non-performing party with actual knowledge that such partys act or failure to act would, or would reasonably be expected to, result in or constitute such breach of or such failure of performance under the merger agreement.
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In the event, after the date of the merger agreement and prior to the termination of the merger agreement, a bona fide acquisition proposal has been communicated to or otherwise made known to the First Horizon board of directors or First Horizons senior management or has been made directly to First Horizon shareholders, or any person has publicly announced (and not publicly withdrawn at least two (2) business days prior to the First Horizon special meeting) an acquisition proposal with respect to First Horizon, and (i) (A) thereafter the merger agreement is terminated by either First Horizon or IBKC because the merger has not been completed prior to the termination date, and First Horizon has not obtained the required vote of First Horizon shareholders approving the merger agreement but all other conditions to First Horizons obligation to complete the merger had been satisfied or were capable of being satisfied prior to such termination or (B) thereafter the merger agreement is terminated by IBKC based on a breach of the merger agreement by First Horizon that would constitute the failure of an applicable closing condition and (ii) prior to the date that is twelve (12) months after the date of such termination, First Horizon enters into a definitive agreement or consummates a transaction with respect to an acquisition proposal (whether or not the same acquisition proposal as that referred to above), provided that for purposes of the foregoing, all references in the definition of acquisition proposal to twenty-five percent (25%) will instead refer to fifty percent (50%). In such case, the termination fee must be paid to IBKC on the earlier of the date First Horizon enters into such definitive agreement and the date of consummation of such transaction. |
Except as otherwise expressly provided in the merger agreement, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby will be paid by the party incurring such expense, except that the costs and expenses of printing and mailing this joint proxy statement/prospectus and all filing and other fees paid to the SEC in connection with the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement will be borne equally by First Horizon and IBKC.
Amendment, Waiver and Extension of the Merger Agreement
Subject to compliance with applicable law, the merger agreement may be amended by the parties at any time before or after the receipt of the requisite First Horizon vote or the requisite IBKC vote, except that after the receipt of the requisite First Horizon vote or the requisite IBKC vote, there may not be, without further approval of the holders of common stock of First Horizon or IBKC, as
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applicable, any amendment of the merger agreement that requires such further approval under applicable law.
At any time prior to the completion of the merger, each of the parties may, to the extent legally allowed, extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the other party, waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties of the other party contained in the merger agreement or in any document delivered by such other party pursuant to the merger agreement, and waive compliance with any of the agreements or satisfaction of any conditions for its benefit contained in the merger agreement, except that after the receipt of the requisite First Horizon vote or the requisite IBKC vote, there may not be, without further approval of the holders of common stock of First Horizon or IBKC, as applicable, any extension or waiver of the merger agreement or any portion thereof that requires further approval under applicable law.
The merger agreement is governed by and will be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to agreements made and to be performed within the State of Delaware, without regard to any applicable conflicts of law principles (except that matters relating to the fiduciary duties of the IBKC board of directors will be subject to the laws of the State of Louisiana and matters relating to the fiduciary duties of the First Horizon board of directors will be subject to the laws of the State of Tennessee).
First Horizon and IBKC will be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches or threatened breaches of the merger agreement (including the parties obligations to consummate the merger), in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity.
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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGER
The following general discussion sets forth the anticipated material United States federal income tax consequences of the merger to U.S. holders (as defined below) of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, as applicable, that exchange their shares of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, as applicable, for the merger consideration. This discussion does not address any tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, local or foreign jurisdiction, or under any United States federal laws other than those pertaining to income tax. This discussion is based upon the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the regulations promulgated under the Code and court and administrative rulings and decisions, all as in effect on the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus. These laws may change, possibly retroactively, and any change could affect the accuracy of the statements and conclusions set forth in this discussion.
This discussion addresses only those holders of IBKC common stock and IBKC preferred stock that hold their shares of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, as applicable, as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (generally, property held for investment). Further, this discussion does not address all aspects of United States federal income taxation that may be relevant to you in light of your particular circumstances or that may be applicable to you if you are subject to special treatment under the United States federal income tax laws, including if you are:
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a trader in securities that elects mark-to-market treatment; |
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a holder of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock that received IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, as applicable, through the exercise of an employee stock option, through a tax qualified retirement plan or otherwise as compensation; |
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a person that has a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar; |
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regulated investment companies; |
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A dissenting holder of IBKC preferred stock that owns or is deemed to own First Horizon stock; or |
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a holder of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock that holds IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock as part of a hedge, straddle, constructive sale, wash sale, conversion or other integrated transaction. |
In addition, the discussion does not address any alternative minimum tax or any state, local or foreign tax consequences of the merger, nor does it address any tax consequences arising under the unearned income Medicare contribution tax pursuant to the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. Determining the actual tax consequences of the merger to you may be complex. They will depend on your specific situation and on factors that are not within the control of IBKC or First Horizon. You should consult with your own tax advisor as to the tax consequences of the merger in your particular circumstances.
For purposes of this discussion, the term U.S. holder means a beneficial owner of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock that is for United States federal income tax purposes (i) an individual citizen or resident of the United States, (ii) a corporation, or entity treated as a corporation,
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organized in or under the laws of the United States or any state thereof or the District of Columbia, (iii) a trust if (a) a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust and one or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust or (b) such trust has made a valid election to be treated as a U.S. person for United States federal income tax purposes or (iv) an estate, the income of which is includible in gross income for United States federal income tax purposes regardless of its source.
The United States federal income tax consequences to a partner in an entity or arrangement that is treated as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes and that holds IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock generally will depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partners in a partnership holding IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock should consult their own tax advisors.
Tax Consequences of the Merger Generally
The parties intend for the merger to qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. It is a condition to First Horizons obligation to complete the merger that First Horizon receive an opinion from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (or other nationally recognized tax counsel), dated the closing date, to the effect that the merger will qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. It is a condition to IBKCs obligation to complete the merger that IBKC receive an opinion from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (or other nationally recognized tax counsel), dated the closing date, to the effect that the merger will qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. These opinions will be based on representation letters provided by First Horizon and IBKC and on customary factual assumptions. Neither of the opinions described above will be binding on the Internal Revenue Service. First Horizon and IBKC have not sought and will not seek any ruling from the Internal Revenue Service regarding any matters relating to the merger, and as a result, there can be no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service will not assert, or that a court would not sustain, a position contrary to any of the conclusions set forth below.
Provided the merger qualifies as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, on which qualification the remainder of this discussion is predicated, the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the merger to U.S. holders of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, as applicable, are as follows:
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a holder who receives solely shares of First Horizon common stock (or receives First Horizon common stock and cash solely in lieu of a fractional share) or rollover First Horizon preferred stock, as applicable, in exchange for shares of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, as applicable, generally will not recognize any gain or loss upon the merger, except with respect to the cash received in lieu of fractional share of First Horizon common stock; |
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the aggregate tax basis of the First Horizon common stock or rollover First Horizon preferred stock, as applicable, received in the merger (including fractional share interests in First Horizon common stock deemed received and exchanged for cash) will be equal to the holders aggregate tax basis in the IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, as applicable, for which it is exchanged, decreased by the amount of cash received in the merger, and increased by the amount of gain recognized on the exchange (regardless of whether such gain is classified as capital gain, or as dividend income, as discussed below), but excluding any gain recognized with respect to fractional share interests in First Horizon common stock for which cash is received, as discussed below; |
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the holding period of First Horizon common stock or rollover First Horizon preferred stock, as applicable, received in the merger (including any fractional shares deemed received and redeemed as described below) will include the holders holding period of the IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, as applicable, for which it is exchanged. |
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If holders acquired different blocks of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock at different times and at different prices, a holders tax basis and holding period in First Horizon common stock or First Horizon preferred stock may be determined with reference to each block of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock.
Cash Instead of a Fractional Share
A holder of IBKC common stock who receives cash instead of a fractional share of First Horizon common stock will be treated as having received the fractional share of First Horizon common stock pursuant to the merger and then as having sold that fractional share for cash. As a result, generally such a holder will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount of cash received and the basis allocable to such holders fractional share of First Horizon common stock. This gain or loss generally will be capital gain or loss, and will be long-term capital gain or loss if, as of the effective time of the merger, the holding period for the shares (including the holding period of IBKC common stock surrendered therefor) is greater than one year. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.
Dissenting IBKC Preferred Stockholders
With respect to dissenting holders of IBKC preferred stock, a holder who receives solely cash for shares of IBKC preferred stock will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount of cash received by a holder of IBKC preferred stock and such holders tax basis in such holders shares of IBKC preferred stock.
If holders acquired different blocks of IBKC preferred stock at different times or different prices, any gain or loss may be determined with reference to each block of IBKC preferred stock. Any such holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the manner in which cash or rollover First Horizon preferred stock, as applicable, received in the merger should be allocated among different blocks of IBKC preferred stock and with respect to identifying the bases or holding periods of the particular shares of rollover First Horizon preferred stock received in the merger.
Gain or loss that holders of IBKC preferred stock recognize in connection with the merger will generally constitute capital gain or loss and will constitute long-term capital gain or loss if such holders have held their IBKC preferred stock for more than one year as of the effective time of the merger. Long-term capital gain of certain non-corporate IBKC preferred stock including individuals, is generally taxed at preferential rates. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.
Dissenting IBKC Preferred and IBKC Common Stockholders
With respect to dissenting holders of IBKC preferred stock, a holder who receives both cash for shares of IBKC preferred stock and shares of First Horizon common stock in respect of IBKC common stock, such cash may be allocated entirely to the IBKC preferred stock and such dissenting holder will recognize gain (but not loss) equal to the difference between the amount of such cash received by a holder of IBKC preferred stock and such holders tax basis in such holders shares of IBKC preferred stock.
The amount of any such gain would be taxed as described above under Dissenting IBKC Preferred Stockholders.
Backup Withholding
Payments of cash to a non-corporate holder of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, as applicable, in connection with the merger may be subject to information reporting and backup withholding (currently at a rate of 24%). Such holders of IBKC common stock or IBKC preferred stock, as applicable, generally will not be subject to backup withholding, however, if the holder:
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furnishes a correct taxpayer identification number and any other required information to the exchange agent; or |
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provides proof of an applicable exemption from backup withholding. |
Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules are not additional tax and will generally be allowed as a refund or credit against the holders United States federal income tax liability, provided the required information is timely furnished to the Internal Revenue Service.
This summary of certain material United States federal income tax consequences is for general information only and is not tax advice. You are urged to consult your tax advisor with respect to the application of United States federal income tax laws to your particular situation as well as any tax consequences arising under the United States federal estate or gift tax rules, or under the laws of any state, local, foreign or other taxing jurisdiction.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following tables show unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial information about the financial condition and results of operations, including per share data, after giving effect to the SunTrust Purchase and the merger with IBKC and other pro forma adjustments. The unaudited pro forma financial information assumes that the transactions are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting, and the assets and liabilities of the purchased branches of SunTrust Bank and IBKC will generally be recorded by First Horizon at their respective fair values as of the date the transactions were or are (as applicable) completed. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet gives effect to the transactions as if the transactions had occurred on September 30, 2019. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined income statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, and the year ended December 31, 2018, give effect to the transactions as if the transactions had become effective at January 1, 2018. The unaudited selected pro forma combined financial information has been derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes of First Horizon, which are incorporated in this joint proxy statement/prospectus by reference, the consolidated financial statements and related notes of IBKC, which are incorporated in this joint proxy statement/prospectus by reference, and the more detailed unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, including the notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this joint proxy statement/prospectus. See Where You Can Find More Information beginning on page 216.
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only and does not indicate the financial results of the combined company had the companies actually been combined at the beginning of each period presented, nor the impact of possible business model changes. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information also does not consider any potential effects of changes in market conditions on revenues, expense efficiencies, asset dispositions, and share repurchases, among other factors, including those discussed in the section entitled Risk Factors beginning on page 43. In addition, as explained in more detail in the below accompanying notes, the preliminary allocation of the pro forma purchase prices for both transactions reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is subject to adjustment and may vary materially from the actual purchase price allocation that will be recorded upon completion of the transactions.
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FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION
PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION
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(Dollars and shares in thousands, |
September 30, 2019 |
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First Horizon |
SunTrust |
SunTrust |
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Pro Forma |
IBKC |
IBKC Pro |
Ref |
Pro Forma |
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Assets: |
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Cash and due from banks |
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$ |
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749,719 |
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$ |
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2,508,171 |
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$ |
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(521,144 |
) |
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A |
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$ |
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2,736,746 |
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$ |
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350,168 |
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$ |
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$ |
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3,086,914 |
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Federal funds sold and securities purchases under agreement to resell |
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745,961 |
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745,961 |
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745,961 |
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Total cash and cash equivalents |
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1,495,680 |
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2,508,171 |
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(521,144 |
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3,482,707 |
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350,168 |
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3,832,875 |
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Interest-bearing cash |
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364,412 |
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364,412 |
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577,587 |
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(203,080 |
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F |
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738,919 |
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Trading securities |
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1,395,043 |
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1,395,043 |
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1,395,043 |
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Loans held-for-sale |
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554,843 |
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554,843 |
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255,276 |
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810,119 |
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Investment securities |
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4,425,845 |
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4,425,845 |
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4,423,089 |
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8,000 |
G |
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8,856,934 |
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Loans, net of unearned income |
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31,260,833 |
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423,550 |
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(6,353 |
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B |
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31,678,030 |
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23,676,537 |
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(245,414 |
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B |
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55,109,153 |
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Less: Allowance for loan losses |
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193,149 |
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193,149 |
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146,235 |
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(146,235 |
) |
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H |
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193,149 |
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Total net loans |
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31,067,684 |
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423,550 |
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(6,353 |
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31,484,881 |
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23,530,302 |
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(99,179 |
) |
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54,916,004 |
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Goodwill |
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1,432,787 |
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55,242 |
C |
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1,488,029 |
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1,235,533 |
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(104,519 |
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I |
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2,619,043 |
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Other intangible assets, net |
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136,406 |
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36,389 |
D |
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172,795 |
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65,815 |
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287,472 |
J |
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526,082 |
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Fixed income receivables |
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209,732 |
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209,732 |
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209,732 |
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Premises and equipment, net |
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451,600 |
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9,899 |
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2,417 |
E |
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463,916 |
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298,309 |
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762,225 |
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Real estate acquired by foreclosure |
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20,181 |
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20,181 |
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27,075 |
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(1,191 |
) |
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K |
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46,065 |
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Other assets |
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2,163,471 |
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23,039 |
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2,186,510 |
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898,451 |
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(6,976 |
) |
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L |
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3,077,985 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
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43,717,684 |
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$ |
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2,964,659 |
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$ |
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(433,449 |
) |
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$ |
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46,248,894 |
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$ |
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31,661,605 |
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$ |
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(119,473 |
) |
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$ |
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77,791,026 |
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Liabilities and shareholders equity: |
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Deposits |
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$ |
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31,944,660 |
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$ |
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2,508,171 |
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$ |
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$ |
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34,452,831 |
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$ |
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24,977,285 |
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$ |
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1,852 |
M |
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$ |
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59,431,968 |
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Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreement to repurchase |
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1,672,063 |
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1,672,063 |
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223,049 |
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1,895,112 |
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Trading liabilities |
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719,777 |
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719,777 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
719,777 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other short-term borrowings |
|
|
2,276,139 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,276,139 |
|
|
275,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,551,139 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Term borrowings |
|
|
1,195,096 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,195,096 |
|
|
1,394,202 |
|
|
11,978 |
N |
|
|
2,601,276 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed income payables |
|
|
66,842 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
66,842 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
66,842 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other liabilities |
|
|
847,064 |
|
|
23,039 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
870,103 |
|
|
508,769 |
|
|
19,415 |
O |
|
|
1,398,287 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities |
|
|
38,721,641 |
|
|
2,531,210 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
41,252,851 |
|
|
27,378,305 |
|
|
33,245 |
|
|
|
|
68,664,401 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shareholders equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock |
|
|
95,624 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
95,624 |
|
|
228,485 |
|
|
31,633 |
P |
|
|
355,742 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock |
|
|
194,487 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
194,487 |
|
|
52,266 |
|
|
97,476 |
Q |
|
|
344,229 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital surplus |
|
|
2,925,309 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,925,309 |
|
|
2,680,328 |
|
|
1,076,920 |
R |
|
|
6,682,557 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Undivided profits |
|
|
1,725,846 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,725,846 |
|
|
1,268,278 |
|
|
(1,304,804 |
) |
|
S |
|
|
1,689,320 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)/ income, net |
|
|
(240,654 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(240,654 |
) |
|
|
|
53,943 |
|
|
(53,943 |
) |
|
T |
|
|
(240,654 |
) |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shareholders equity |
|
|
4,700,612 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,700,612 |
|
|
4,283,300 |
|
|
(152,718 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
8,831,194 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest |
|
|
295,431 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
295,431 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
295,431 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total equity |
|
|
4,996,043 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,996,043 |
|
|
4,283,300 |
|
|
(152,718 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
9,126,625 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
|
|
$ |
|
43,717,684 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,531,210 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
46,248,894 |
|
|
$ |
|
31,661,605 |
|
|
$ |
|
(119,473 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
77,791,026 |
||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common shares outstanding |
|
|
311,180 |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
311,180 |
|
|
52,266 |
|
|
189,618 |
U |
|
|
553,064 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Book value per common share |
|
|
$ |
|
14.80 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
14.80 |
|
|
$ |
|
77.58 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
15.32 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) |
Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform to First Horizons presentation. |
162
FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First Horizon |
SunTrust |
SunTrust |
Ref |
Pro Forma |
IBKC |
IBKC Pro |
Ref |
Pro Forma |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and fees on loans |
|
|
$ |
|
1,040,421 |
|
|
$ |
|
13,490 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,271 |
V |
|
|
$ |
|
1,055,182 |
|
|
$ |
|
878,355 |
|
|
$ |
|
26,862 |
Y |
|
|
$ |
|
1,960,399 |
||||||||||||||||
Interest on investment securities |
|
|
92,254 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
92,254 |
|
|
99,860 |
|
|
(857 |
) |
|
Z |
|
|
191,257 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on loans held-for-sale |
|
|
24,074 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,074 |
|
|
4,578 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,652 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on trading securities |
|
|
37,214 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,214 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,214 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on other earning assets |
|
|
26,235 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,235 |
|
|
8,581 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34,816 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest income |
|
|
1,220,198 |
|
|
13,490 |
|
|
1,271 |
|
|
|
|
1,234,959 |
|
|
991,374 |
|
|
26,005 |
|
|
|
|
2,252,338 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on deposits |
|
|
239,803 |
|
|
8,646 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
248,449 |
|
|
196,854 |
|
|
(694 |
) |
|
AA |
|
|
444,609 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on trading liabilities |
|
|
9,515 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,515 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,515 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on short-term borrowings |
|
|
29,314 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,314 |
|
|
14,793 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
44,107 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on long-term debt |
|
|
42,772 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
42,772 |
|
|
28,426 |
|
|
(3,355 |
) |
|
BB |
|
|
67,843 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest expense |
|
|
321,404 |
|
|
8,646 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
330,050 |
|
|
240,073 |
|
|
(4,049 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
566,074 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income |
|
|
898,794 |
|
|
4,844 |
|
|
1,271 |
|
|
|
|
904,909 |
|
|
751,301 |
|
|
30,054 |
|
|
|
|
1,686,264 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
|
|
37,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,000 |
|
|
33,504 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
70,504 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income after provision for loan losses |
|
|
861,794 |
|
|
4,844 |
|
|
1,271 |
|
|
|
|
867,909 |
|
|
717,797 |
|
|
30,054 |
|
|
|
|
1,615,760 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed income |
|
|
197,808 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
197,808 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
197,808 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deposit transactions and cash management |
|
|
98,374 |
|
|
11,913 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
110,287 |
|
|
47,428 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
157,715 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage income |
|
|
6,477 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,477 |
|
|
47,725 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54,202 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brokerage, management fees and commissions |
|
|
40,910 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,910 |
|
|
5,797 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
46,707 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trust services and investment management |
|
|
22,077 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,077 |
|
|
12,836 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34,913 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debt securities |
|
|
(267 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(267 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(267 |
) |
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities |
|
|
444 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
444 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
444 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All other income and commissions |
|
|
104,950 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
104,950 |
|
|
65,077 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
170,027 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total noninterest income |
|
|
470,773 |
|
|
11,913 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
482,686 |
|
|
178,863 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
661,549 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted gross income after provision for loan losses |
|
|
1,332,567 |
|
|
16,757 |
|
|
1,271 |
|
|
|
|
1,350,595 |
|
|
896,660 |
|
|
30,054 |
|
|
|
|
2,277,309 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest expense: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employee compensation, incentives and benefits |
|
|
516,590 |
|
|
8,038 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
524,628 |
|
|
304,928 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
829,556 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Occupancy |
|
|
60,299 |
|
|
3,661 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
63,960 |
|
|
41,632 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
105,592 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Computer software |
|
|
45,331 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,331 |
|
|
22,982 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
68,313 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Professional fees |
|
|
38,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
38,500 |
|
|
11,883 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
50,383 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operations services |
|
|
34,835 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34,835 |
|
|
5,196 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,031 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment rentals, depreciation, and maintenance |
|
|
25,401 |
|
|
1,029 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,430 |
|
|
16,562 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
42,992 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets |
|
|
18,628 |
|
|
|
|
|
4,466 |
W |
|
|
23,094 |
|
|
14,205 |
|
|
29,153 |
CC |
|
|
66,452 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All other expense |
|
|
164,572 |
|
|
205 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
164,777 |
|
|
83,645 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
248,422 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total noninterest expense |
|
|
904,156 |
|
|
12,933 |
|
|
4,466 |
|
|
|
|
921,555 |
|
|
501,033 |
|
|
29,153 |
|
|
|
|
1,451,741 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes |
|
|
428,411 |
|
|
3,824 |
|
|
(3,195 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
429,040 |
|
|
395,627 |
|
|
901 |
|
|
|
|
825,568 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes |
|
|
97,321 |
|
|
|
|
|
155 |
X |
|
|
97,476 |
|
|
94,048 |
|
|
222 |
DD |
|
|
191,746 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income/(loss) |
|
|
331,090 |
|
|
3,824 |
|
|
(3,350 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
331,564 |
|
|
301,579 |
|
|
679 |
|
|
|
|
633,822 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest |
|
|
8,555 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,555 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,555 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to controlling interest |
|
|
322,535 |
|
|
3,824 |
|
|
(3,350 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
323,009 |
|
|
301,579 |
|
|
679 |
|
|
|
|
625,267 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends |
|
|
4,650 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,650 |
|
|
8,146 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,796 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income/(loss) available to common shareholders |
|
|
317,885 |
|
|
3,824 |
|
|
(3,350 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
318,359 |
|
|
293,433 |
|
|
679 |
|
|
|
|
612,471 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Earnings allocated to unvested restricted stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,806 |
|
|
(2,806 |
) |
|
EE |
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings allocated to common shareholders |
|
|
$ |
|
317,885 |
|
|
$ |
|
3,824 |
|
|
$ |
|
(3,350 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
318,359 |
|
|
$ |
|
290,627 |
|
|
$ |
|
3,485 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
612,471 |
||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings per common share |
|
|
$ |
|
1.01 |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
1.01 |
|
|
$ |
|
5.47 |
|
|
$ |
|
.02 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
1.10 |
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per common share |
|
|
$ |
|
1.00 |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
1.00 |
|
|
$ |
|
5.43 |
|
|
$ |
|
.02 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
1.10 |
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average common shares |
|
|
314,442 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
314,442 |
|
|
53,160 |
|
|
188,723 |
FF |
|
|
556,325 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted average common shares |
|
|
316,401 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
316,401 |
|
|
53,493 |
|
|
188,842 |
FF |
|
|
558,736 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) |
Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform to First Horizons presentation. |
163
FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION
PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
Year Ended December 31, 2018 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First Horizon |
SunTrust |
SunTrust |
Ref |
Pro Forma |
IBKC |
IBKC Pro |
Ref |
Pro Forma |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and fees on loans |
|
|
$ |
|
1,286,470 |
|
|
$ |
|
17,986 |
|
|
$ |
|
2,118 |
V |
|
|
$ |
|
1,306,574 |
|
|
$ |
|
1,086,662 |
|
|
$ |
|
40,290 |
Y |
|
|
$ |
|
2,433,526 |
||||||||||||||||
Interest on investment securities |
|
|
130,901 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
130,901 |
|
|
117,771 |
|
|
(1,143 |
) |
|
Z |
|
|
247,529 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on loans held-for-sale |
|
|
45,108 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,108 |
|
|
3,748 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
48,856 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on trading securities |
|
|
58,684 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
58,684 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
58,684 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on other earning assets |
|
|
24,858 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,858 |
|
|
8,539 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,397 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest income |
|
|
1,546,021 |
|
|
17,986 |
|
|
2,118 |
|
|
|
|
1,566,125 |
|
|
1,216,720 |
|
|
39,147 |
|
|
|
|
2,821,992 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on deposits |
|
|
216,551 |
|
|
11,528 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
228,079 |
|
|
160,952 |
|
|
(926 |
) |
|
AA |
|
|
388,105 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on trading liabilities |
|
|
19,359 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,359 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,359 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on short-term borrowings |
|
|
36,747 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
36,747 |
|
|
14,682 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
51,429 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest on long-term debt |
|
|
53,047 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
53,047 |
|
|
32,747 |
|
|
(4,473 |
) |
|
BB |
|
|
81,321 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total interest expense |
|
|
325,704 |
|
|
11,528 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
337,232 |
|
|
208,381 |
|
|
(5,399 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
540,214 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income |
|
|
1,220,317 |
|
|
6,458 |
|
|
2,118 |
|
|
|
|
1,228,893 |
|
|
1,008,339 |
|
|
44,546 |
|
|
|
|
2,281,778 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
|
|
7,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,000 |
|
|
40,385 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
47,385 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest income after provision for loan losses |
|
|
1,213,317 |
|
|
6,458 |
|
|
2,118 |
|
|
|
|
1,221,893 |
|
|
967,954 |
|
|
44,546 |
|
|
|
|
2,234,393 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed income |
|
|
167,882 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
167,882 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
167,882 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deposit transactions and cash management |
|
|
133,281 |
|
|
15,884 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
149,165 |
|
|
63,098 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
212,263 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brokerage, management fees and commissions |
|
|
54,803 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54,803 |
|
|
9,195 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
63,998 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mortgage income |
|
|
10,587 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,587 |
|
|
46,424 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
57,011 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trust services and investment management |
|
|
29,806 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,806 |
|
|
15,981 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,787 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debt securities |
|
|
52 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
52 |
|
|
(49,900 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(49,848 |
) |
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity securities |
|
|
212,896 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
212,896 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
212,896 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All other income and commissions |
|
|
113,481 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
113,481 |
|
|
72,673 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
186,154 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total noninterest income |
|
|
722,788 |
|
|
15,884 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
738,672 |
|
|
157,471 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
896,143 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted gross income after provision for loan losses |
|
|
1,936,105 |
|
|
22,342 |
|
|
2,118 |
|
|
|
|
1,960,565 |
|
|
1,125,425 |
|
|
44,546 |
|
|
|
|
3,130,536 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noninterest expense: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employee compensation, incentives and benefits |
|
|
658,223 |
|
|
10,063 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
668,286 |
|
|
414,741 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,083,027 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Occupancy |
|
|
85,009 |
|
|
4,807 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
89,816 |
|
|
52,744 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
142,560 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Computer software |
|
|
60,604 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,604 |
|
|
32,445 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
93,049 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Professional fees |
|
|
45,799 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,799 |
|
|
19,715 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,514 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operations services |
|
|
56,280 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
56,280 |
|
|
7,235 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
63,515 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equipment rentals, depreciation, and maintenance |
|
|
39,132 |
|
|
1,441 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,573 |
|
|
23,972 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64,545 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets |
|
|
25,855 |
|
|
|
|
|
6,616 |
W |
|
|
32,471 |
|
|
21,678 |
|
|
42,556 |
CC |
|
|
96,705 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All other expense |
|
|
251,094 |
|
|
330 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
251,424 |
|
|
150,368 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
401,792 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total noninterest expense |
|
|
1,221,996 |
|
|
16,641 |
|
|
6,616 |
|
|
|
|
1,245,253 |
|
|
722,898 |
|
|
42,556 |
|
|
|
|
2,010,707 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes |
|
|
714,109 |
|
|
5,701 |
|
|
(4,498 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
715,312 |
|
|
402,527 |
|
|
1,990 |
|
|
|
|
1,119,829 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes |
|
|
157,602 |
|
|
|
|
|
297 |
X |
|
|
157,899 |
|
|
32,278 |
|
|
492 |
DD |
|
|
190,669 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income/(loss) |
|
|
556,507 |
|
|
5,701 |
|
|
(4,795 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
557,413 |
|
|
370,249 |
|
|
1,498 |
|
|
|
|
929,160 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest |
|
|
11,465 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,465 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,465 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to controlling interest |
|
|
545,042 |
|
|
5,701 |
|
|
(4,795 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
545,948 |
|
|
370,249 |
|
|
1,498 |
|
|
|
|
917,695 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends |
|
|
6,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,200 |
|
|
9,095 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,295 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income/(loss) available to common shareholders |
|
|
538,842 |
|
|
5,701 |
|
|
(4,795 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
539,748 |
|
|
361,154 |
|
|
1,498 |
|
|
|
|
902,400 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Less: Earnings allocated to unvested restricted stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,583 |
|
|
(3,583 |
) |
|
EE |
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings allocated to common shareholders |
|
|
$ |
|
538,842 |
|
|
$ |
|
5,701 |
|
|
$ |
|
(4,795 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
539,748 |
|
|
$ |
|
357,571 |
|
|
$ |
|
5,081 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
902,400 |
||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings per common share |
|
|
$ |
|
1.66 |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
1.66 |
|
|
$ |
|
6.50 |
|
|
$ |
|
.03 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
1.59 |
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per common share |
|
|
$ |
|
1.65 |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
1.65 |
|
|
$ |
|
6.46 |
|
|
$ |
|
.03 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
1.58 |
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average common shares |
|
|
324,375 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
324,375 |
|
|
55,008 |
|
|
186,875 |
FF |
|
|
566,258 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted average common shares |
|
|
327,445 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
327,445 |
|
|
55,360 |
|
|
187,371 |
FF |
|
|
570,176 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) |
Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform to First Horizons presentation. |
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Note 1Basis of Presentation
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial information and explanatory notes have been prepared to illustrate the effects of the SunTrust Purchase and the merger under the acquisition method of accounting with First Horizon treated as the acquirer. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only and does not necessarily indicate the financial results of the combined companies had the companies actually been combined at the beginning of each period presented, nor does it necessarily indicate the results of operations in future periods or the future financial position of the combined entities. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the assets and liabilities from the SunTrust Purchase and the merger as of their respective effective date (as set forth in the applicable agreement) will generally be recorded by First Horizon at their respective fair values with the excess of purchase price over the acquired net assets allocated to goodwill.
The SunTrust Purchase, which is currently expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2020, results in the acquisition of branch loans and related fixed assets and the assumption of branch deposits of SunTrust Bank by First Horizon for approximately $521 million in cash.
The merger, which is currently expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2020, provides for IBKC common shareholders to receive 4.584 shares of First Horizon common stock for each share of IBKC common stock they hold immediately prior to the merger closing. Based on the closing trading price of First Horizon common stock on the NYSE on November 22, 2019, the value of the merger consideration per share of IBKC common stock was $73.53. Based on the closing trading price of First Horizon common stock on the NYSE on [ ], 2020, the last practicable date before the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, the value of the merger consideration per share of IBKC common stock was [ ].
The pro forma allocation of purchase price reflected in the unaudited pro forma financial information is subject to adjustment and may vary from the actual purchase price allocation that will be recorded at the closing date. Adjustments may include, but not be limited to, changes in (i) IBKCs balance sheet through the effective date of the merger; (ii) the aggregate value of merger consideration paid if the price of First Horizons shares vary from the assumed $16.04 per share, which represents the closing share price of First Horizon common stock on November 22, 2019; (iii) total merger related expenses if consummation and/or implementation costs vary from currently estimated amounts; and (iv) the underlying values of assets and liabilities if market conditions differ from current assumptions.
The accounting policies of both First Horizon and IBKC are in the process of being reviewed in detail. Upon completion of such review, conforming adjustments or financial statement reclassification may be determined.
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which revises the measurement and recognition of credit losses for assets measured at amortized cost (e.g., held-to-maturity (HTM) loans and debt securities) and available-for-sale (AFS) debt securities. The provisions of ASU 2016-13 and multiple related accounting standards that were subsequently issued (collectively the Credit Impairment Standards) are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years and will be generally adopted through cumulative-effect adjustments to retained earnings and affected asset classifications as of the beginning of the first reporting period in the year of adoption. Accordingly, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not reflect any adjustments for the effects of adopting the Credit Impairment Standards. For the most recent information related to the pending adoption of the Credit Impairment Standards, reference should be made to the notes to the historical unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements included in First Horizons Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2019 and the notes to the historical unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements included in IBKCs Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2019, each of which is incorporated by reference herein.
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Note 2Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation for the SunTrust Purchase
The pro forma adjustments for the SunTrust Purchase include the estimated acquisition accounting entries to record the purchase of branch loans and related fixed assets and the assumption of branch deposits, as well as conformity adjustments to align with First Horizons presentation. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired, net of deferred taxes, is allocated to goodwill. Estimated fair value adjustments included in the pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial statements are based upon available information and certain assumptions considered reasonable, and are subject to change as additional information becomes available.
Other intangible assets of $36.4 million are included in the SunTrust Purchase pro forma adjustments separate from goodwill and are amortized using the sum-of-the-years-digits method or an accelerated methodology that mirrors the discounted cash flows used in the determination of fair value. Goodwill totaling $55.2 million is included in the SunTrust Purchase pro forma adjustments and is not subject to amortization.
The following schedule details significant assets purchased and liabilities assumed from the SunTrust Purchase estimated as of September 30, 2019:
|
|
|
|||||
(Dollars in thousands) |
|
|
|||||
Purchase Price |
|
|
|||||
Cash consideration |
|
|
$ |
|
521,144 |
||
SunTrust Purchase Net Assets at Fair Value |
|
|
|||||
Assets acquired: |
|
|
|||||
Cash and due from banks |
|
|
$ |
|
2,508,171 |
||
Loans |
|
|
417,197 |
||||
Other intangible assets |
|
|
36,389 |
||||
Premises and equipment |
|
|
12,316 |
||||
Other assets |
|
|
23,039 |
||||
|
|
|
|||||
Total assets acquired |
|
|
$ |
|
2,997,112 |
||
|
|
|
|||||
Liabilities assumed: |
|
|
|||||
Deposits |
|
|
$ |
|
2,508,171 |
||
Other liabilities |
|
|
23,039 |
||||
|
|
|
|||||
Total liabilities assumed |
|
|
$ |
|
2,531,210 |
||
|
|
|
|||||
Net assets acquired |
|
|
$ |
|
465,902 |
||
|
|
|
|||||
Preliminary pro forma goodwill |
|
|
$ |
|
55,242 |
||
|
|
|
Note 3Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation for IBKC
The pro forma adjustments for IBKC include the estimated acquisition accounting entries to record the merger. The excess of the purchase price over the acquisition accounting value of net assets acquired, net of deferred taxes, is allocated to goodwill. Estimated fair value adjustments included in the pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial statements are based upon available information and certain assumptions considered reasonable, and may be subject to change as additional information becomes available.
Core deposits and other intangible assets of $353.3 million resulting from the merger have been recorded separately from goodwill and have been amortized over an estimated ten-year average life using the sum-of-the-years-digits method or an accelerated methodology that mirrors the timing of related expected cash flows used in the determination of fair value. Goodwill totaling $1.1 billion resulting from the merger is not subject to amortization. The purchase price is based on First Horizons price per common share at the closing date, which has not yet occurred. Accordingly, a 10 percent increase or decrease in First Horizons closing sale price per share of common stock on November 22, 2019 (which was $16.04) would result in a corresponding goodwill adjustment of approximately $388.1 million.
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The preliminary purchase price allocation as of September 30, 2019 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) |
|
|
|
|
|||||
Pro Forma Purchase Price |
|
|
|
|
|||||
Share Consideration: |
|
|
|
|
|||||
Shares of IBKC common stock |
|
|
52,266 |
|
|
||||
Exchange ratio |
|
|
4.584 |
|
|
||||
|
|
|
|||||||
First Horizon common stock to be issued |
|
|
239,587 |
|
|
||||
First Horizon share price (as of November 22, 2019) |
|
|
$ |
|
16.04 |
|
|
||
|
|
|
|||||||
Preliminary consideration for outstanding common stock |
|
|
$ |
|
3,842,973 |
|
|
||
Consideration for equity awards |
|
|
$ |
|
64,268 |
|
|
||
Consideration for preferred stock |
|
|
$ |
|
260,118 |
|
|
||
|
|
|
|||||||
Total estimated consideration to be paid |
|
|
$ |
|
4,167,359 |
|
|
||
IBKC Net Assets at Fair Value |
|
|
|
|
|||||
Assets acquired: |
|
|
|
|
|||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
$ |
|
350,168 |
|
|
||
Interest-bearing cash |
|
|
416,687 |
|
|
||||
Loans held-for-sale |
|
|
255,276 |
|
|
||||
Investment securities |
|
|
4,431,089 |
|
|
||||
Loans, net of unearned income |
|
|
23,431,123 |
|
|
||||
Other intangible assets |
|
|
353,287 |
|
|
||||
Premises and equipment |
|
|
298,309 |
|
|
||||
Real estate acquired by foreclosure |
|
|
25,884 |
|
|
||||
Other assets |
|
|
886,072 |
|
|
||||
|
|
|
|||||||
Total assets acquired |
|
|
$ |
|
30,447,895 |
|
|
||
|
|
|
|||||||
Liabilities assumed: |
|
|
|
|
|||||
Deposits |
|
|
$ |
|
24,979,137 |
|
|
||
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreement to repurchase |
|
|
223,049 |
|
|
||||
Other short-term borrowings |
|
|
275,000 |
|
|
||||
Term borrowings |
|
|
1,406,180 |
|
|
||||
Other liabilities |
|
|
528,184 |
|
|
||||
|
|
|
|||||||
Total liabilities assumed |
|
|
$ |
|
27,411,550 |
|
|
||
|
|
|
|||||||
Net assets acquired |
|
|
$ |
|
3,036,345 |
|
|
||
|
|
|
|||||||
Preliminary pro forma goodwill |
|
|
$ |
|
1,131,014 |
|
|
||
|
|
|
Note 4Pro Forma Adjustments
The following pro forma adjustments have been reflected in the unaudited pro forma combined condensed consolidated financial information. All taxable adjustments were calculated using a 24.70 percent tax rate to arrive at deferred tax asset or liability adjustments. All adjustments are based on current assumptions and valuations, which are subject to change.
A. |
Adjustments to interest bearing cash to reflect cash of $521.1 million used to purchase branch loans and related fixed assets and assume branch deposits acquired from SunTrust Bank. |
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B. |
Adjustments to Loans, net of unearned income to reflect estimated fair value adjustments, which include credit deterioration, current interest rates and liquidity, to acquired loans. |
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C. |
Adjustments to record goodwill associated with the purchase of branch loans and related fixed assets and the assumption of branch deposits from SunTrust Bank. |
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D. |
Adjustments to Other intangible assets to record estimated other intangible assets associated with the purchase of branch loans and related fixed assets and the assumption of branch deposits from SunTrust Bank. |
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E. |
Adjustments to Premises and equipment to reflect estimated fair value. |
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F. |
Adjustments to interest bearing cash to reflect $203.0 million of contractually obligated merger costs. |
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G. |
Adjustments to investment securities to reflect estimated fair value of acquired held-to-maturity securities. |
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H. |
Elimination of IBKCs existing Allowance for loan losses. Purchased loans in a business combination are recorded at estimated fair value on the purchase date and the carryover of the related allowance for loan losses is prohibited. |
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I. |
Adjustments to Goodwill to eliminate $1.2 billion of IBKCs goodwill at the closing date and to record estimated goodwill associated with the merger of $1.1 billion. |
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J. |
Adjustments to Other intangible assets to eliminate $65.8 million of IBKCs other intangible assets and to record estimated other intangible assets associated with the merger of $353.3 million related to estimated core deposit intangible assets. |
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K. |
Adjustments to Real estate acquired by foreclosure to reflect estimated fair value of acquired foreclosed assets. |
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L. |
Adjustments to eliminate $4.3 million of IBKCs other assets and to record a net deferred tax liability asset of approximately $34.5 million for the effects of the acquisition accounting adjustments and a $23.2 million tax receivable associated with contractually obligated merger costs. |
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M. |
Adjustments to Deposits to reflect estimated fair value of acquired interest-bearing deposits. |
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N. |
Adjustments to Term borrowings to reflect estimated fair value adjustments of $12.0 million. |
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O. |
Adjustments to eliminate $.9 million of IBKCs other liabilities and to record a liability of $20.3 million related to phantom shares in accordance with the merger agreement. |
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P. |
Adjustments to eliminate IBKC preferred stock of $228.5 million par value and record the issuance of rollover First Horizon preferred stock to IBKC shareholders of $260.2 million. |
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Q. |
Adjustments to eliminate IBKC common stock of $52.3 million par value and record the issuance of First Horizon common stock to IBKC shareholders of $149.7 million par value. |
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R. |
Adjustments to Capital surplus to eliminate IBKC capital surplus of $2.7 billion and record the issuance of First Horizon common stock in excess of par value to IBKC shareholders of $3.7 billion. Additionally, includes increase in capital surplus of $47.8 million and $16.4 million, respectively, related to conversion and re-measurement of IBKC restricted stock and stock options to First Horizon restricted stock and stock options. |
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S. |
Adjustment to Undivided profits to eliminate IBKC undivided profits of $1.3 billion and to recognize approximately $36.5 million of contractually obligated after-tax merger costs. |
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T. |
Adjustments to eliminate remaining IBKC equity balances of $53.9 million. |
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U. |
Adjustments to shares of First Horizons common stock outstanding to eliminate shares of IBKC common stock outstanding of 52,265,887 and record shares of First Horizon common stock of 239,586,826, calculated using the exchange ratio of 4.584 per share. |
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V. |
Increase in Interest and fees on loans of $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 to record estimated amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on acquired branch loans from SunTrust Bank. |
168
W. |
Increase in Amortization expense of $4.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and $6.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 to record estimated amortization expense of acquired other intangible assets. See Note 2 for additional information regarding First Horizons amortization of acquired other intangible assets related to the SunTrust Purchase. |
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X. |
Net increase in Provision for income taxes of $.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and $.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 to conform tax provision to the estimated effective rate for the combined entity and to record the income tax effect of pro forma adjustments at the incremental tax rate of 24.70 percent. |
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Y. |
Net increase in Interest and fees on loans of $26.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and $40.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 to eliminate IBKCs amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on previously acquired loans and to record estimated amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on acquired loans of IBKC. |
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Z. |
Net decrease in Interest on investment securities of $.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 to remove amortization of premium from IBKCs investment securities and to record estimated amortization of discount on acquired HTM securities. |
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AA. |
Net decrease in Interest on deposits of $.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and $.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 to eliminate IBKCs amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on previously acquired deposits and record estimated amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on acquired deposits of IBKC. |
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BB. |
Net decrease in Interest on long-term debt of $3.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 to eliminate IBKCs amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on previously acquired trust preferred debt and record estimated amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on acquired trust preferred debt and other long-term debt of IBKC. |
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CC. |
Net increase in Amortization expense of $29.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and $42.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 to eliminate IBKCs amortization expense on other intangible assets and record estimated amortization expense of acquired other intangible assets. See Note 3 for additional information regarding First Horizons amortization of acquired other intangible assets related to the IBKC acquisition. |
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DD. |
Increase in Provision for income taxes of $.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and $.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 to record the income tax effect of pro forma adjustments at the incremental tax rate of 24.70 percent. |
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EE. |
Adjustment to remove income previously allocated to participating securities under the two class method. |
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FF. |
Adjustments to weighted-average shares of First Horizon common stock outstanding to eliminate IBKC weighted-average shares of IBKC common stock outstanding and record shares of First Horizon common stock outstanding, calculated using the exchange ratio of 4.584. |
Note 5Estimated Cost Savings and Merger Integration Costs
First Horizon expects to realize approximately $170 million, or 25 percent of IBKCs current noninterest expense, in annual pre-tax cost savings following the merger. The estimated cost savings is expected to be 75 percent realized in the run-rate by the end of fiscal year 2021 and fully realized during fiscal year 2022 and is excluded from this pro forma analysis.
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Anticipated future merger and integration-related costs are not included in the pro forma combined statements of income since they will be recorded in the combined results of income as they are incurred prior to, or after completion of, the merger and are not indicative of what the historical results of the condensed combined company would have been had the companies been actually combined during the periods presented. Anticipated future merger and integration-related pre-tax costs are estimated to be $440 million.
Note 6Divestiture of IBKC and/or First Horizon Bank Branches
After regulatory assessment of competitive considerations of the merger in accordance with regulatory guidelines, IBKC may be required to divest branches in certain banking areas in order to obtain regulatory approvals to complete the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. If required by regulatory authorities, branches will be divested in certain areas in a manner sufficient to eliminate such regulatory authorities competitive concerns. Presently, however, no potential branch divestitures have been identified by regulators, none are expected by the parties, and therefore none are included in the pro forma analysis. See The MergerRegulatory Approvals beginning on page 132.
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DESCRIPTION OF ROLLOVER FIRST HORIZON PREFERRED STOCK
At the effective time, each share of IBKC series B preferred stock, IBKC series C preferred stock and IBKC series D preferred stock, in each case issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time and excluding dissenting shares, will be converted into the right to receive one (1) share of newly created First Horizon series B preferred stock, First Horizon series C preferred stock and First Horizon series D preferred stock, respectively. The rollover First Horizon preferred stock will have terms that are the same as the terms of the applicable series of outstanding IBKC preferred stock, taking into account that IBKC will not be the surviving entity in the merger and, with respect to the IBKC series B preferred stock, taking into account that the optional redemption date for the First Horizon series B preferred stock may be deferred until the first dividend payment date that is at least five (5) years from the closing date. The following briefly summarizes the terms and provisions of the rollover First Horizon preferred stock. The form of Articles of Amendment for the rollover First Horizon preferred stock is attached to the joint proxy statement/prospectus as Annex G.
The First Horizon charter authorizes First Horizon to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of serial preferred stock, no par value. The First Horizon board of directors is authorized to cause the issuance of preferred stock, in one or more series, from time to time with such voting powers, full or limited, or without voting powers, and with such designations, preferences and relative participating, optional or other special rights and qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof, as may be provided in a resolution or resolutions adopted by the First Horizon board of directors. As of the date of this joint proxy statement/prospectus, there are 1,000 shares of First Horizon Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, issued and outstanding.
First Horizon Series B Preferred Stock
General
The 6.625% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, which we refer to in this section as the Series B preferred stock, will be designated as a new series of First Horizons authorized preferred stock. The Series B preferred stock, upon issuance against full payment of the purchase price for the depositary shares, will be fully paid and nonassessable. First Horizon may from time to time, without notice to or the consent of holders of the Series B preferred stock, issue additional shares of Series B preferred stock, provided that if the additional shares are not fungible for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the initial shares of such series, the additional shares shall be issued under a separate CUSIP number. The additional shares would form a single series together with all previously issued shares of Series B preferred stock. In the event First Horizon issues additional shares of Series B preferred stock, First Horizon will cause a corresponding number of additional depositary shares to be issued.
The depository will initially be the sole holder of the Series B preferred stock. The holders of depositary shares will be required to exercise their proportional rights in the shares of Series B preferred stock through the depository, as described in First Horizon Depositary Shares section below.
Ranking
With respect to the payment of dividends and distributions upon First Horizons liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the Series B preferred stock will rank (i) senior to First Horizons common stock and any other class or series of preferred stock that by its terms ranks junior to the Series B preferred stock, (ii) equally with the First Horizon series A preferred stock, the First Horizon series C preferred stock, the First Horizon series D preferred stock and any future series of preferred stock that First Horizon may issue that does not by its terms provide for a junior ranking and (iii) junior to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities and any class or series of
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preferred stock that expressly provides in the articles of amendment creating such preferred stock that such series ranks senior to the Series B preferred stock (subject to any requisite consents prior to issuance).
The Series B preferred stock will not be convertible into, or exchangeable for, shares of any other class or series of capital stock or other securities of First Horizon and will not be subject to any sinking fund or other obligation to redeem or repurchase the Series B preferred stock. The preferred stock is not secured, is not guaranteed by First Horizon or any of its affiliates and is not subject to any other arrangement that legally or economically enhances the ranking of the Series B preferred stock.
Dividends
Holders of the Series B preferred stock will be entitled to receive, only when, as, and if declared by the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors), out of assets legally available under applicable law for payment, non-cumulative cash dividends based on the liquidation preference of $10,000 per share of Series B preferred stock, and no more, at a rate equal to (1) 6.625% per annum (equivalent to $1.65625 per depositary share per annum), for each semi-annual Dividend Period occurring from, and including, the original issue date of the Series B preferred stock to, but excluding, August 1, 2025 (the Fixed Rate Period), and (2) thereafter, three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 426.2 basis points per annum, for each quarterly Dividend Period beginning August 1, 2025 (the Floating Rate Period). A Dividend Period means the period from, and including, each Dividend Payment Date (as defined below) to, but excluding, the next succeeding Dividend Payment Date, except that the initial Dividend Period will be the period from, and including, the last dividend payment date prior to the closing.
When, as, and if declared by the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors), during the Fixed Rate Period, First Horizon will pay cash dividends on the Series B preferred stock semi-annually, in arrears, on February 1 and August 1 of each year (each such date, a Fixed Period Dividend Payment Date), beginning on February 1, 2016, and, when, as and if declared by the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors), during the Floating Rate Period, First Horizon will pay cash dividends on the Series B preferred stock quarterly, in arrears, on February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 of each year, beginning on November 1, 2025 (each such date, a Floating Period Dividend Payment Date, and together with the Fixed Period Dividend Payment Dates, the Dividend Payment Dates). First Horizon will pay cash dividends to the holders of record of shares of the Series B preferred stock as they appear on the First Horizon stock register on the applicable record date, which shall be the fifteenth calendar day before that Dividend Payment Date or such other record date fixed by the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors) that is not more than 60 nor less than 10 days prior to such Dividend Payment Date.
If any Dividend Payment Date on or prior to August 1, 2025 is a day that is not a business day (as defined below), then the dividend with respect to that Dividend Payment Date will instead be paid on the immediately succeeding business day, without interest or other payment in respect of such delayed payment. If any Dividend Payment Date after August 1, 2025 is a day that is not a business day, then the Dividend Payment Date will be the immediately succeeding business day unless such day falls in the next calendar month, in which case the Dividend Payment Date will instead be the immediately preceding day that is a business day, and dividends will accumulate to the Dividend Payment Date as so adjusted. A business day for the Fixed Rate Period means any weekday in New York, New York that is not a day on which banking institutions in those cities are authorized or required by law, regulation, or executive order to be closed. A business day for the Floating Rate Period means any weekday in New York, New York that is not a day on which banking institutions in those cities are authorized or required by law, regulation, or executive order to be closed, and additionally, is a London banking day (as defined below).
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First Horizon will calculate dividends on the Series B preferred stock for the Fixed Rate Period on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. First Horizon will calculate dividends on the Series B preferred stock for the Floating Rate Period on the basis of the actual number of days in a Dividend Period and a 360-day year. Dollar amounts resulting from that calculation will be rounded to the nearest cent, with one-half cent being rounded upward. Dividends on the Series B preferred stock will cease to accumulate after the redemption date, as described below under Redemption, unless First Horizon defaults in the payment of the redemption price of the shares of the Series B preferred stock called for redemption.
Dividends on the Series B preferred stock will not be cumulative or mandatory. If the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors) does not declare a dividend on the Series B preferred stock for any Dividend Period prior to the related Dividend Payment Date, that dividend will not accumulate, and First Horizon will have no obligation to pay a dividend for that Dividend Period at any time, whether or not dividends on the Series B preferred stock or any other series of First Horizon preferred stock or common stock are declared for any future Dividend Period.
Dividends on the Series B preferred stock will accumulate from the original issue date at the then-applicable dividend rate on the liquidation preference amount of $10,000 per share (equivalent to $25 per depositary share). If First Horizon issues additional shares of the Series B preferred stock, dividends on those additional shares will accumulate from the original issue date of those additional shares at the then-applicable dividend rate.
The dividend rate for each Dividend Period in the Floating Rate Period will be determined by the calculation agent using three-month LIBOR as in effect on the second London banking day prior to the beginning of the Dividend Period, which date is the dividend determination date for the relevant Dividend Period. The calculation agent then will add three-month LIBOR as determined on the dividend determination date and the applicable spread. Once the dividend rate for the Series B preferred stock is determined, the calculation agent will deliver that information to First Horizon and the transfer agent. Absent manifest error, the calculation agents determination of the dividend rate for a Dividend Period for the Series B preferred stock will be final. A London banking day is any day on which commercial banks are open for dealings in deposits in U.S. dollars in the London interbank market.
The term three-month LIBOR means the London interbank offered rate for deposits in U.S. dollars for a three month period, as that rate appears on Reuters screen page LIBOR01 (or any successor or replacement page) at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, on the relevant dividend determination date.
If no offered rate appears on Reuters screen page LIBOR01 (or any successor or replacement page) on the relevant dividend determination date at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, then the calculation agent, in consultation with First Horizon, will select four major banks in the London interbank market and will request each of their principal London offices to provide a quotation of the rate at which three-month deposits in U.S. dollars in amounts of at least $1,000,000 are offered by it to prime banks in the London interbank market, on that date and at that time. If at least two quotations are provided, three-month LIBOR will be the arithmetic average (rounded upward if necessary to the nearest .00001 of 1%) of the quotations provided. Otherwise, the calculation agent in consultation with First Horizon will select three major banks in New York City and will request each of them to provide a quotation of the rate offered by it at approximately 11:00 a.m., New York City time, on the dividend determination date for loans in U.S. dollars to leading European banks for a three month period for the applicable Dividend Period in an amount of at least $1,000,000. If three quotations are provided, three-month LIBOR will be the arithmetic average of the quotations provided. Otherwise, three-month LIBOR for the next
Dividend Period will be equal to three-month LIBOR in effect for the then-current Dividend Period or, in the case of the first Dividend Period in the Floating Rate Period, the most recent rate on which three-month LIBOR could have been determined in accordance with the first sentence of this paragraph had the dividend rate been a floating rate during the Fixed Rate Period.
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Priority Regarding Dividends
So long as any share of Series B preferred stock remains outstanding, (1) no dividend will be declared and paid or set aside for payment and no distribution will be declared and made or set aside for payment on any Junior Stock (as defined below) (other than a dividend payable solely in shares of Junior Stock or any dividend in connection with the implementation of a shareholder rights plan or the redemption or repurchase of any rights under such a plan), (2) no shares of Junior Stock will be repurchased, redeemed, or otherwise acquired for consideration by First Horizon, directly or indirectly (other than as a result of a reclassification of Junior Stock for or into other Junior Stock, or the exchange for or conversion into Junior Stock, through the use of the proceeds of a substantially contemporaneous sale of other shares of Junior Stock or pursuant to a contractually binding requirement to buy Junior Stock pursuant to a binding stock repurchase plan existing prior to the most recently completed Dividend Period), nor will any monies be paid to or made available for a sinking fund for the redemption of any such securities by First Horizon and (3) no shares of Parity Stock (as defined below) will be repurchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired for consideration by First Horizon (other than pursuant to pro rata offers to purchase all, or a pro rata portion, of the Series B preferred stock and such Parity Stock, through the use of the proceeds of a substantially contemporaneous sale of other shares of Parity Stock or Junior Stock, as a result of a reclassification of Parity Stock for or into other Parity Stock, or by conversion into or exchange for other Parity Stock or Junior Stock), during a Dividend Period, unless, in each case, the full dividends for the most recently completed Dividend Period on all outstanding shares of the Series B preferred stock have been declared and paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment of those dividends has been set aside. The foregoing limitations do not apply to purchases or acquisitions of First Horizon Junior Stock pursuant to any employee or director incentive or benefit plan or arrangement (including any of First Horizons employment, severance, or consulting agreements) of First Horizons or of any of First Horizons subsidiaries.
Except as provided below, for so long as any share of Series B preferred stock remains outstanding, First Horizon will not declare, pay, or set aside for payment full dividends on any Parity Stock unless First Horizon has paid in full, or set aside payment in full, in respect of all accumulated dividends for all Dividend Periods for outstanding shares of preferred stock. To the extent that First Horizon declares dividends on the Series B preferred stock and on any Parity Stock but cannot make full payment of such declared dividends, First Horizon will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series B preferred stock and the holders of any Parity Stock then outstanding. For purposes of calculating the pro rata allocation of partial dividend payments, First Horizon will allocate dividend payments based on the ratio between the then current and unpaid dividend payments due on the shares of Series B preferred stock and (1) in the case of cumulative Parity Stock the aggregate of the accumulated and unpaid dividends due on any such Parity Stock and (2) in the case of non-cumulative Parity Stock, the aggregate of the declared but unpaid dividends due on any such Parity Stock. No interest will be payable in respect of any dividend payment on Series B preferred stock that may be in arrears.
As used in this section, Junior Stock means First Horizon common stock and any other class or series of First Horizon capital stock over which the Series B preferred stock has preference or priority in the payment of dividends or in the distribution of assets on First Horizons liquidation, dissolution or winding up, and Parity Stock means the First Horizon series A preferred stock, the First Horizon series C preferred stock, the First Horizon series D preferred stock and any other class or series of First Horizon capital stock that ranks on a par with the Series B preferred stock in the payment of dividends and in the distribution of assets on First Horizons liquidation, dissolution or winding up, which includes any class or series of First Horizon stock hereafter authorized that ranks on a par with the Series B preferred stock in the payment of dividends and in the distribution of assets on First Horizons liquidation, dissolution or winding up.
Subject to the conditions described above, and not otherwise, dividends (payable in cash, stock, or otherwise), as may be determined by the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors), may be declared and paid on First Horizon common stock and any Junior Stock from time to time out of any funds legally available for such
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payment, and the holders of the Series B preferred stock will not be entitled to participate in those dividends.
Liquidation Rights
Upon First Horizons voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of the outstanding shares of Series B preferred stock are entitled to be paid out of First Horizon assets legally available for distribution to First Horizon shareholders, before any distribution of assets is made to holders of common stock or any other Junior Stock, a liquidating distribution in the amount of a liquidation preference of $10,000 per share (equivalent to $25 per depositary share), plus the sum of any declared and unpaid dividends for prior Dividend Periods prior to the Dividend Period in which the liquidation distribution is made and any declared and unpaid dividends for the then current Dividend Period in which the liquidation distribution is made to the date of such liquidation distribution. After payment of the full amount of the liquidating distributions to which they are entitled, the holders of Series B preferred stock will have no right or claim to any of First Horizons remaining assets.
Distributions will be made only to the extent that First Horizon assets are available after satisfaction of all liabilities to depositors, and creditors and subject to the rights of holders of any securities ranking senior to the Series B preferred stock. If First Horizons remaining assets are not sufficient to pay the full liquidating distributions to the holders of all outstanding Series B preferred stock and all Parity Stock, then First Horizon will distribute First Horizons assets to those holders pro rata in proportion to the full liquidating distributions to which they would otherwise have received.
First Horizons merger or consolidation with one or more other entities or the sale, lease, exchange or other transfer of all or substantially all of First Horizons assets (for cash, securities or other consideration) will not be deemed to be a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up. If First Horizon enters into any merger or consolidation transaction with or into any other entity and First Horizon is not the surviving entity in such transaction, the Series B preferred stock may be converted into shares of the surviving or successor corporation or the direct or indirect parent of the surviving or successor corporation having terms identical to the terms of the Series B preferred stock.
Because First Horizon is a holding company, First Horizons rights and the rights of First Horizons creditors and First Horizons stockholders, including the holders of the Series B preferred stock, to participate in the distribution of assets of any of First Horizons subsidiaries upon that subsidiarys voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up will be subject to the prior claims of that subsidiarys creditors, except to the extent that First Horizon is a creditor with recognized claims against that subsidiary. In addition, holders of the Series B preferred stock (and of depositary shares representing the Series B preferred stock) may be fully subordinated to interests held by the U.S. Government in the event First Horizon enters into a receivership, insolvency, liquidation or similar proceeding.
Conversion Rights
The Series B preferred stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any other of First Horizons property, interests or securities.
Redemption
The Series B preferred stock is not subject to any mandatory redemption, sinking fund or other similar provision.
Neither the holders of Series B preferred stock nor the holders of the related depositary shares have the right to require the redemption or repurchase of the Series B preferred stock. In addition, under the Federal Reserve Boards risk-based capital rules applicable to bank holding companies, any
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redemption of the Series B preferred stock is subject to prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board.
Optional Redemption
First Horizon may redeem the Series B preferred stock, in whole or in part, at First Horizons option, for cash, on any Dividend Payment Date on or after August 1, 2025, with not less than 30 days and not more than 60 days notice (Optional Redemption), subject to the approval of the appropriate federal banking agency, at the redemption price provided below. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the closing date occurs after August 1, 2020, the date of the Optional Redemption will be the first Dividend Payment Date that is five (5) years from the closing date. Dividends will not accumulate on those shares of Series B preferred stock on and after the redemption date.
Redemption Following a Regulatory Capital Event
First Horizon may redeem the Series B preferred stock, in whole but not in part, at First Horizons option, for cash, at any time within 90 days following a Regulatory Capital Treatment Event, subject to the approval of the appropriate federal banking agency, at the redemption price provided below (Regulatory Event Redemption). A Regulatory Capital Treatment Event means a good faith determination by First Horizon that, as a result of any: amendment to, clarification of, or change (including any announced prospective change) in, the laws or regulations of the United States or any political subdivision of or in the United States that is enacted or becomes effective after the initial issuance of the Series B preferred stock; proposed change in those laws or regulations that is announced or becomes effective after the initial issuance of the Series B preferred stock; or official administrative decision or judicial decision or administrative action or other official pronouncement interpreting or applying those laws or regulations that is announced or becomes effective after the initial issuance of the Series B preferred stock there is more than an insubstantial risk that First Horizon will not be entitled to treat the full liquidation value of the Series B preferred stock then outstanding as Tier 1 Capital (or its equivalent) for purposes of the capital adequacy laws or regulations of the Federal Reserve Board (or, as and if applicable, the capital adequacy laws or regulations of any successor appropriate federal banking agency), as then in effect and applicable, for as long as any share of Series B preferred stock is outstanding. Dividends will not accumulate on the shares of Series B preferred stock on and after the redemption date.
Redemption Price
The redemption price for any redemption of Series B preferred stock, whether an Optional Redemption or Regulatory Event Redemption, will be equal to $10,000 per share of Series B preferred stock (equivalent to $25 per depositary share), plus any declared and unpaid dividends (without regard to any undeclared dividends) to, but excluding, the date of redemption.
Redemption Procedures
If First Horizon elects to redeem any shares of Series B preferred stock, First Horizon will provide notice to the holders of record of the shares of Series B preferred stock to be redeemed, not less than 30 days and not more than 60 days before the date fixed for redemption thereof (provided, however, that if the shares of Series B preferred stock or the depositary shares representing the shares of Series B preferred stock are held in book-entry form through The Depository Trust Company (DTC), First Horizon may give this notice in any manner permitted by DTC). Any notice given as provided in this paragraph will be conclusively presumed to have been duly given, whether or not the holder receives this notice, and any defect in this notice or in the provision of this notice, to any holder of shares of Series B preferred stock designated for redemption will not affect the redemption of any other shares of Series B preferred stock. Each notice of redemption shall state: the redemption date; the redemption price; if fewer than all shares of Series B preferred stock are to be redeemed, the number of shares of Series B preferred stock to be redeemed; and the
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manner in which holders of Series B preferred stock called for redemption may obtain payment of the redemption price in respect to those shares.
If notice of redemption of any shares of Series B preferred stock has been given and if the funds necessary for such redemption have been set aside by First Horizon in trust for the benefit of the holders of any shares of Series B preferred stock so called for redemption, then from and after the redemption date such shares of Series B preferred stock will no longer be deemed outstanding, all dividends with respect to such shares of Series B preferred stock shall cease to accumulate after the redemption date and all rights of the holders of such shares will terminate, except the right to receive the redemption price, without interest.
In the case of any redemption of only part of the Series B preferred stock at the time outstanding, the shares of Series B preferred stock to be redeemed will be selected either pro rata or by lot or in such other manner as the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors) determines to be fair and equitable. Subject to the provisions set forth in this section, the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors) will have the full power and authority to prescribe the terms and conditions upon which shares of Series B preferred stock may be redeemed from time to time.
Voting Rights
Registered owners of Series B preferred stock will not have any voting rights, except as set forth below or as otherwise required by applicable law.
Whenever dividends payable on the Series B preferred stock or any other class or series of preferred stock ranking equally with the Series B preferred stock, including the First Horizon series A preferred stock, the First Horizon series C preferred stock and the First Horizon series D preferred stock, as to payment of dividends, and upon which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any class or series, the equivalent of at least three or more semi-annual or six or more quarterly Dividend Periods, as applicable, whether or not for consecutive Dividend Periods (a Nonpayment), the holders of outstanding shares of the Series B preferred stock voting as a class with holders of shares of any other series of First Horizon preferred stock ranking equally with the Series B preferred stock, including the First Horizon series A preferred stock, the First Horizon series C preferred stock and the First Horizon series D preferred stock, as to payment of dividends, and upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable (Voting Parity Stock), will be entitled to vote for the election of two additional directors of First Horizon board of directors on the terms set forth below (and to fill any vacancies in the terms of such directorships) (the Preferred Stock Directors). Holders of all series of First Horizon Voting Parity Stock will vote as a single class. In the event that the holders of the shares of the Series B preferred stock are entitled to vote as described in this paragraph, the number of members of the First Horizon board of directors at the time will be increased by two directors, and the holders of the Series B preferred stock will have the right, as members of that class, as outlined above, to elect two directors at a special meeting called at the request of the holders of record of at least 20% of the aggregate voting power of the Series B preferred stock or any other series of Voting Parity Stock (unless such request is received less than 90 days before the date fixed for First Horizons next annual or special meeting of the stockholders, in which event such election shall be held at such next annual or special meeting of the stockholders), provided that the election of any Preferred Stock Directors shall not cause First Horizon to violate the corporate governance requirements of the NYSE (or any other exchange on which First Horizons securities may at such time be listed) that listed companies must have a majority of independent directors, and provided further that at no time shall the First Horizon board of directors include more than two Preferred Stock Directors.
When First Horizon has paid full dividends on the Series B preferred stock for the equivalent of at least two semi-annual or four quarterly Dividend Periods, as applicable, following a Nonpayment, the voting rights described above will terminate, except as expressly provided by law. The voting rights described above are subject to re-vesting upon each and every subsequent Nonpayment.
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Upon termination of the right of the holders of the Series B preferred stock and Voting Parity Stock to vote for Preferred Stock Directors as described above, the term of office of all Preferred Stock Directors then in office elected by only those holders will terminate immediately. Whenever the term of office of the Preferred Stock Directors ends and the related voting rights have expired, the number of directors automatically will be decreased to the number of directors as otherwise would prevail. Any Preferred Stock Director may be removed at any time by the holders of record of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series B preferred stock (together with holders of any Voting Parity Stock) when they have the voting rights described in this section.
Under regulations adopted by the Federal Reserve Board, if the holders of any series of preferred stock are or become entitled to vote for the election of directors, such series will be deemed a class of voting securities and a company holding 25% or more of the series, or 10% or more if it otherwise exercises a controlling influence over First Horizon, will be subject to regulation as a bank holding company under the BHC Act. In addition, at the time the series is deemed a class of voting securities, any other bank holding company will be required to obtain the prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board under the BHC Act to acquire or retain more than 5% of that series. Any other person (other than a bank holding company) will be required to obtain the non-objection of the Federal Reserve Board under the Change in Bank Control Act of 1978, as amended, to acquire or retain 10% or more of that series.
So long as any shares of preferred stock remain outstanding, First Horizon will not, without the affirmative vote or consent of holders of at least 66 2/3% in voting power of the Series B preferred stock and any Voting Parity Stock, voting together as a class, authorize, create or issue any capital stock ranking senior to the Series B preferred stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, or reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. So long as any shares of the Series B preferred stock remain outstanding, First Horizon will not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% in voting power of the Series B preferred stock, amend, alter or repeal any provision of the Articles of Amendment or First Horizons charter, including by merger, consolidation or otherwise, so as to adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series B preferred stock.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the following will be deemed to adversely affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series B preferred stock: any increase in the amount of authorized common stock or authorized preferred stock, or any increase or decrease in the number of shares of any series of preferred stock, or the authorization, creation and issuance of other classes or series of capital stock, in each case ranking on parity with or junior to the Series B preferred stock as to dividends or distribution of assets upon First Horizons liquidation, dissolution or winding up; a merger or consolidation of First Horizon with or into another entity in which the shares of the Series B preferred stock remain outstanding; and a merger or consolidation of First Horizon with or into another entity in which the shares of the Series B preferred stock are converted into or exchanged for preference securities of the surviving entity or any entity, directly or indirectly, controlling such surviving entity and such new preference securities have powers, preferences and special rights that are not materially less favorable than the Series B preferred stock.
Voting Rights under Tennessee Law
Under current provisions of the TBCA, holders of the First Horizon series B preferred stock are entitled to vote separately as a class on certain amendments to the First Horizon charter that would impact the First Horizon series B preferred stock.
Depository, Transfer Agent, and Registrar
Computershare will be the depository, transfer agent, and registrar for the Series B preferred stock.
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Calculation Agent
First Horizon will appoint a calculation agent for the Series B preferred stock prior to the commencement of the Floating Rate Period.
First Horizon Series C Preferred Stock
General
The 6.60% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C, which we refer to in this section as the Series C preferred stock, will be designated as one series of First Horizons authorized preferred stock. The Series C preferred stock, upon issuance against full payment of the purchase price for the depositary shares, will be fully paid and nonassessable. First Horizon may from time to time, without notice to or the consent of holders of the Series C preferred stock, issue additional shares of Series C preferred stock, provided that if the additional shares are not fungible for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the initial shares of such series, the additional shares shall be issued under a separate CUSIP number. The additional shares would form a single series together with all previously issued shares of Series C preferred stock. In the event First Horizon issues additional shares of Series C preferred stock, First Horizon will cause a corresponding number of additional depositary shares to be issued.
The depository will initially be the sole holder of the Series C preferred stock. The holders of depositary shares will be required to exercise their proportional rights in the shares of Series C preferred stock through the depository, as described in First Horizon Depositary Shares below.
Ranking
With respect to the payment of dividends and distributions upon First Horizons liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the Series C preferred stock will rank (i) senior to First Horizon common stock and any other class or series of preferred stock that by its terms ranks junior to the Series C preferred stock, (ii) equally with the First Horizon series A preferred stock, the First Horizon series B preferred stock, the First Horizon series D preferred stock and any existing or future series of preferred stock that does not by its terms provide for a junior ranking, and (iii) junior to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities and any class or series of preferred stock that expressly provides in the Articles of Amendment creating such preferred stock that such series ranks senior to the Series C preferred stock (subject to any requisite consents prior to issuance).
The Series C preferred stock will not be convertible into, or exchangeable for, shares of any other class or series of capital stock or other securities of First Horizon and will not be subject to any sinking fund or other obligation to redeem or repurchase the Series C preferred stock. The preferred stock is not secured, is not guaranteed by First Horizon or any of its affiliates and is not subject to any other arrangement that legally or economically enhances the ranking of the Series C preferred stock.
Dividends
Holders of the Series C preferred stock will be entitled to receive, only when, as, and if declared by the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors), out of assets legally available under applicable law for payment, non-cumulative cash dividends based on the liquidation preference of $10,000 per share of Series C preferred stock, and no more, at a rate equal to (1) 6.60% per annum (equivalent to $1.65 per depositary share per annum), for each quarterly Dividend Period occurring from, and including, the original issue date of the Series C preferred stock to, but excluding, May 1, 2026 (the Fixed Rate Period), and (2) thereafter, three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 492 basis points per annum, for each quarterly Dividend Period beginning May 1, 2026 (the Floating Rate Period). A Dividend Period means the period from, and including, each Dividend Payment Date (as defined below) to, but excluding,
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the next succeeding Dividend Payment Date, except that the initial Dividend Period will be the period from, and including, the last dividend payment date prior to the closing.
When, as, and if declared by the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors), First Horizon will pay cash dividends on the Series C preferred stock quarterly, in arrears, on February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 of each year (each such date, a Dividend Payment Date), beginning on the first Dividend Payment Date after completion of the merger. First Horizon will pay cash dividends to the holders of record of shares of the Series C preferred stock as they appear on First Horizons stock register on the applicable record date, which shall be the fifteenth calendar day before that Dividend Payment Date or such other record date fixed by the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors) that is not more than 60 nor less than 10 days prior to such Dividend Payment Date.
If any Dividend Payment Date on or prior to May 1, 2026 is a day that is not a business day (as defined below), then the dividend with respect to that Dividend Payment Date will instead be paid on the immediately succeeding business day, without interest or other payment in respect of such delayed payment. If any Dividend Payment Date after May 1, 2026 is a day that is not a business day, then the Dividend Payment Date will be the immediately succeeding business day unless such day falls in the next calendar month, in which case the Dividend Payment Date will instead be the immediately preceding day that is a business day, and dividends will accumulate to the Dividend Payment Date as so adjusted. A business day for the Fixed Rate Period means any weekday in New York, New York that is not a day on which banking institutions in those cities are authorized or required by law, regulation, or executive order to be closed. A business day for the Floating Rate Period means any weekday in New York, New York that is not a day on which banking institutions in those cities are authorized or required by law, regulation, or executive order to be closed, and additionally, is a London banking day (as defined below).
First Horizon will calculate dividends on the Series C preferred stock for the Fixed Rate Period on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. First Horizon will calculate dividends on the Series C preferred stock for the Floating Rate Period on the basis of the actual number of days in a Dividend Period and a 360-day year. Dollar amounts resulting from that calculation will be rounded to the nearest cent, with one-half cent being rounded upward. Dividends on the Series C preferred stock will cease to accumulate after the redemption date, as described below under Redemption, unless First Horizon defaults in the payment of the redemption price of the shares of the Series C preferred stock called for redemption.
Dividends on the Series C preferred stock will not be cumulative or mandatory. If the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors) does not declare a dividend on the Series C preferred stock for any Dividend Period prior to the related Dividend Payment Date, that dividend will not accumulate, and First Horizon will have no obligation to pay a dividend for that Dividend Period at any time, whether or not dividends on the Series C preferred stock or any other series of First Horizon preferred stock or common stock are declared for any future Dividend Period.
Dividends on the Series C preferred stock will accumulate from the issue date at the then-applicable dividend rate on the liquidation preference amount of $10,000 per share (equivalent to $25 per depositary share). If First Horizon issues additional shares of the Series C preferred stock, dividends on those additional shares will accumulate from the issue date of those additional shares at the then-applicable dividend rate.
The dividend rate for each Dividend Period in the Floating Rate Period will be determined by the calculation agent using three-month LIBOR as in effect on the second London banking day prior to the beginning of the Dividend Period, which date is the dividend determination date for the relevant Dividend Period. The calculation agent then will add three-month LIBOR as determined on the dividend determination date and the applicable spread. Once the dividend rate for the Series C preferred stock is determined, the calculation agent will deliver that information to First Horizon and the transfer agent. Absent manifest error, the calculation agents determination of the dividend
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rate for a Dividend Period for the Series C preferred stock will be final. A London banking day is any day on which commercial banks are open for dealings in deposits in U.S. dollars in the London interbank market.
The term three-month LIBOR means the London interbank offered rate for deposits in U.S. dollars for a three month period, as that rate appears on Reuters screen page LIBOR01 (or any successor or replacement page) at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, on the relevant dividend determination date.
If no offered rate appears on Reuters screen page LIBOR01 (or any successor or replacement page) on the relevant dividend determination date at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, then the calculation agent, in consultation with First Horizon, will select four major banks in the London interbank market and will request each of their principal London offices to provide a quotation of the rate at which three-month deposits in U.S. dollars in amounts of at least $1,000,000 are offered by it to prime banks in the London interbank market, on that date and at that time. If at least two quotations are provided, three-month LIBOR will be the arithmetic average (rounded upward if necessary to the nearest .00001 of 1%) of the quotations provided. Otherwise, the calculation agent in consultation with First Horizon will select three major banks in New York City and will request each of them to provide a quotation of the rate offered by it at approximately 11:00 a.m., New York City time, on the dividend determination date for loans in U.S. dollars to leading European banks for a three month period for the applicable Dividend Period in an amount of at least $1,000,000. If three quotations are provided, three-month LIBOR will be the arithmetic average of the quotations provided. Otherwise, three-month LIBOR for the next Dividend Period will be equal to three-month LIBOR in effect for the then-current Dividend Period or, in the case of the first Dividend Period in the Floating Rate Period, the most recent rate on which three-month LIBOR could have been determined in accordance with the first sentence of this paragraph had the dividend rate been a floating rate during the Fixed Rate Period.
Priority Regarding Dividends
So long as any share of Series C preferred stock remains outstanding, (1) no dividend will be declared and paid or set aside for payment and no distribution will be declared and made or set aside for payment on any Junior Stock (as defined below) (other than a dividend payable solely in shares of Junior Stock or any dividend in connection with the implementation of a shareholder rights plan or the redemption or repurchase of any rights under such a plan); (2) no shares of Junior Stock will be repurchased, redeemed, or otherwise acquired for consideration by First Horizon, directly or indirectly (other than as a result of a reclassification of Junior Stock for or into other Junior Stock, or the exchange for or conversion into Junior Stock, through the use of the proceeds of a substantially contemporaneous sale of other shares of Junior Stock or pursuant to a contractually binding requirement to buy Junior Stock pursuant to a binding stock repurchase plan existing prior to the most recently completed Dividend Period), nor will any monies be paid to or made available for a sinking fund for the redemption of any such securities by First Horizon; and (3) no shares of Parity Stock (as defined below) will be repurchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired for consideration by First Horizon (other than pursuant to pro rata offers to purchase all, or a pro rata portion, of the Series C preferred stock and such Parity Stock, through the use of the proceeds of a substantially contemporaneous sale of other shares of Parity Stock or Junior Stock, as a result of a reclassification of Parity Stock for or into other Parity Stock, or by conversion into or exchange for other Parity Stock or Junior Stock), during a Dividend Period, unless, in each case, the full dividends for the most recently completed Dividend Period on all outstanding shares of the Series C preferred stock have been declared and paid in full or declared and a sum sufficient for the payment of those dividends has been set aside. The foregoing limitations do not apply to purchases or acquisitions of First Horizons Junior Stock pursuant to any employee or director incentive or benefit plan or arrangement (including any First Horizon employment, severance, or consulting agreements) of First Horizons or of any of First Horizons subsidiaries.
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Except as provided below, for so long as any share of Series C preferred stock remains outstanding, First Horizon will not declare, pay, or set aside for payment full dividends on any Parity Stock unless First Horizon has paid in full, or set aside payment in full, in respect of all accumulated dividends for all Dividend Periods for outstanding shares of preferred stock. To the extent that First Horizon declares dividends on the Series C preferred stock and on any Parity Stock but cannot make full payment of such declared dividends, First Horizon will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series C preferred stock and the holders of any Parity Stock then outstanding. For purposes of calculating the pro rata allocation of partial dividend payments, First Horizon will allocate dividend payments based on the ratio between the then current and unpaid dividend payments due on the shares of Series C preferred stock and (1) in the case of cumulative Parity Stock the aggregate of the accumulated and unpaid dividends due on any such Parity Stock and (2) in the case of non-cumulative Parity Stock, the aggregate of the declared but unpaid dividends due on any such Parity Stock. No interest will be payable in respect of any dividend payment on Series C preferred stock that may be in arrears.
As used in this section, Junior Stock means First Horizon common stock and any other class or series of First Horizons capital stock over which the Series C preferred stock has preference or priority in the payment of dividends or in the distribution of assets on First Horizons liquidation, dissolution or winding up, and Parity Stock means the First Horizon series A preferred stock, the First Horizon series B preferred stock, the First Horizon series D preferred stock and any other class or series of First Horizons capital stock that ranks on a par with the Series C preferred stock in the payment of dividends and in the distribution of assets on First Horizons liquidation, dissolution or winding up, which includes any other class or series of First Horizons stock hereafter authorized that ranks on a par with the Series C preferred stock in the payment of dividends and in the distribution of assets on First Horizons liquidation, dissolution or winding up.
Subject to the conditions described above, and not otherwise, dividends (payable in cash, stock, or otherwise), as may be determined by the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors), may be declared and paid on First Horizons common stock and any Junior Stock from time to time out of any funds legally available for such payment, and the holders of the Series C preferred stock will not be entitled to participate in those dividends.
Liquidation Rights
Upon First Horizons voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of the outstanding shares of Series C preferred stock are entitled to be paid out of First Horizons assets legally available for distribution to First Horizons shareholders, before any distribution of assets is made to holders of common stock or any other Junior Stock, a liquidating distribution in the amount of a liquidation preference of $10,000 per share (equivalent to $25 per depositary share), plus the sum of any declared and unpaid dividends for prior Dividend Periods prior to the Dividend Period in which the liquidation distribution is made and any declared and unpaid dividends for the then current Dividend Period in which the liquidation distribution is made to the date of such liquidation distribution. After payment of the full amount of the liquidating distributions to which they are entitled, the holders of Series C preferred stock will have no right or claim to any of First Horizons remaining assets.
Distributions will be made only to the extent that First Horizons assets are available after satisfaction of all liabilities to depositors, and creditors and subject to the rights of holders of any securities ranking senior to the Series C preferred stock. If First Horizons remaining assets are not sufficient to pay the full liquidating distributions to the holders of all outstanding Series C preferred stock and all Parity Stock, then First Horizon will distribute First Horizons assets to those holders pro rata in proportion to the full liquidating distributions to which they would otherwise have received.
First Horizons merger or consolidation with one or more other entities or the sale, lease, exchange or other transfer of all or substantially all of First Horizons assets (for cash, securities or other
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consideration) will not be deemed to be a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up. If First Horizon enters into any merger or consolidation transaction with or into any other entity and First Horizon is not the surviving entity in such transaction, the Series C preferred stock may be converted into shares of the surviving or successor corporation or the direct or indirect parent of the surviving or successor corporation having terms identical to the terms of the Series C preferred stock.
Because First Horizon is a holding company, First Horizons rights and the rights of First Horizons creditors and First Horizons shareholders, including the holders of the Series C preferred stock, to participate in the distribution of assets of any of First Horizons subsidiaries upon that subsidiarys voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up will be subject to the prior claims of that subsidiarys creditors, except to the extent that First Horizon is a creditor with recognized claims against that subsidiary. In addition, holders of the Series C preferred stock (and of depositary shares representing the Series C preferred stock) may be fully subordinated to interests held by the U.S. Government in the event First Horizon enters into a receivership, insolvency, liquidation or similar proceeding.
Conversion Rights
The Series C preferred stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any other of First Horizons property, interests or securities.
Redemption
The Series C preferred stock is not subject to any mandatory redemption, sinking fund or other similar provision.
Neither the holders of Series C preferred stock nor the holders of the related depositary shares have the right to require the redemption or repurchase of the Series C preferred stock. In addition, under the Federal Reserve Boards risk-based capital rules applicable to bank holding companies, any redemption of the Series C preferred stock is subject to prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board.
Optional Redemption
First Horizon may redeem the Series C preferred stock, in whole or in part, at First Horizons option, for cash, on any Dividend Payment Date on or after May 1, 2026, with not less than 30 days and not more than 60 days notice (Optional Redemption), subject to the approval of the appropriate federal banking agency, at the redemption price provided below. Dividends will not accumulate on those shares of Series C preferred stock on and after the redemption date.
Redemption Following a Regulatory Capital Event
First Horizon may redeem the Series C preferred stock, in whole but not in part, at First Horizons option, for cash, at any time within 90 days following a Regulatory Capital Treatment Event, subject to the approval of the appropriate federal banking agency, at the redemption price provided below (Regulatory Event Redemption). A Regulatory Capital Treatment Event means a good faith determination by First Horizon that, as a result of any: amendment to, clarification of, or change (including any announced prospective change) in, the laws or regulations of the United States or any political subdivision of or in the United States that is enacted or becomes effective after the initial issuance of the Series C preferred stock; proposed change in those laws or regulations that is announced or becomes effective after the initial issuance of the Series C preferred stock; or official administrative decision or judicial decision or administrative action or other official pronouncement interpreting or applying those laws or regulations that is announced or becomes effective after the initial issuance of the Series C preferred stock, there is more than an insubstantial risk that First Horizon will not be entitled to treat the full liquidation value of the Series C preferred stock then
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outstanding as Tier 1 Capital (or its equivalent) for purposes of the capital adequacy laws or regulations of the Federal Reserve Board (or, as and if applicable, the capital adequacy laws or regulations of any successor appropriate federal banking agency), as then in effect and applicable, for as long as any share of Series C preferred stock is outstanding. Dividends will not accumulate on the shares of Series C preferred stock on and after the redemption date.
Redemption Price
The redemption price for any redemption of Series C preferred stock, whether an Optional Redemption or Regulatory Event Redemption, will be equal to $10,000 per share of Series C preferred stock (equivalent to $25 per depositary share), plus any declared and unpaid dividends (without regard to any undeclared dividends) to, but excluding, the date of redemption.
Redemption Procedures
If First Horizon elects to redeem any shares of Series C preferred stock, First Horizon will provide notice to the holders of record of the shares of Series C preferred stock to be redeemed, not less than 30 days and not more than 60 days before the date fixed for redemption thereof (provided, however, that if the shares of Series C preferred stock or the depositary shares representing the shares of Series C preferred stock are held in book-entry form through DTC, First Horizon may give this notice in any manner permitted by DTC). Any notice given as provided in this paragraph will be conclusively presumed to have been duly given, whether or not the holder receives this notice, and any defect in this notice or in the provision of this notice, to any holder of shares of Series C preferred stock designated for redemption will not affect the redemption of any other shares of Series C preferred stock. Each notice of redemption shall state: the redemption date; the redemption price; if fewer than all shares of Series C preferred stock are to be redeemed, the number of shares of Series C preferred stock to be redeemed; and the manner in which holders of Series C preferred stock called for redemption may obtain payment of the redemption price in respect to those shares.
If notice of redemption of any shares of Series C preferred stock has been given and if the funds necessary for such redemption have been set aside by First Horizon in trust for the benefit of the holders of any shares of Series C preferred stock so called for redemption, then from and after the redemption date such shares of Series C preferred stock will no longer be deemed outstanding, all dividends with respect to such shares of Series C preferred stock shall cease to accumulate after the redemption date and all rights of the holders of such shares will terminate, except the right to receive the redemption price, without interest.
In the case of any redemption of only part of the Series C preferred stock at the time outstanding, the shares of Series C preferred stock to be redeemed will be selected either pro rata or by lot or in such other manner as the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors) determines to be fair and equitable. Subject to the provisions set forth in this section, the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors) will have the full power and authority to prescribe the terms and conditions upon which shares of Series C preferred stock may be redeemed from time to time.
Voting Rights
Registered owners of Series C preferred stock will not have any voting rights, except as set forth below or as otherwise required by applicable law.
Whenever dividends payable on the Series C preferred stock or any other class or series of preferred stock ranking equally with the Series C preferred stock, including the First Horizon series A preferred stock, the First Horizon series B preferred stock and the First Horizon series D preferred stock, as to payment of dividends, and upon which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an
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aggregate amount equal to, as to any class or series, the equivalent of at least six or more quarterly Dividend Periods, whether or not for consecutive Dividend Periods (a Nonpayment), the holders of outstanding shares of the Series C preferred stock voting as a class with holders of shares of any other series of First Horizon preferred stock ranking equally with the Series C preferred stock, including the First Horizon series A preferred stock, the First Horizon series B preferred stock and the First Horizon series D preferred stock, as to payment of dividends, and upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable (Voting Parity Stock), will be entitled to vote for the election of two additional directors of the First Horizon board of directors on the terms set forth below (and to fill any vacancies in the terms of such directorships) (the Preferred Stock Directors). Holders of all series of First Horizon Voting Parity Stock will vote as a single class. In the event that the holders of the shares of the Series C preferred stock are entitled to vote as described in this paragraph, the number of members of the First Horizon board of directors at the time will be increased by two directors, and the holders of the Series C preferred stock will have the right, as members of that class, as outlined above, to elect two directors at a special meeting called at the request of the holders of record of at least 20% of the aggregate voting power of the Series C preferred stock or any other series of Voting Parity Stock (unless such request is received less than 90 days before the date fixed for First Horizons next annual or special meeting of the shareholders, in which event such election shall be held at such next annual or special meeting of the shareholders), provided that the election of any Preferred Stock Directors shall not cause First Horizon to violate the corporate governance requirements of the NYSE (or any other exchange on which First Horizons securities may at such time be listed) that listed companies must have a majority of independent directors, and provided further that at no time shall the First Horizon board of directors include more than two Preferred Stock Directors.
When First Horizon has paid full dividends on the Series C preferred stock for the equivalent of at least four quarterly Dividend Periods following a Nonpayment, the voting rights described above will terminate, except as expressly provided by law. The voting rights described above are subject to re-vesting upon each and every subsequent Nonpayment.
Upon termination of the right of the holders of the Series C preferred stock and Voting Parity Stock to vote for Preferred Stock Directors as described above, the term of office of all Preferred Stock Directors then in office elected by only those holders will terminate immediately. Whenever the term of office of the Preferred Stock Directors ends and the related voting rights have expired, the number of directors automatically will be decreased to the number of directors as otherwise would prevail. Any Preferred Stock Director may be removed at any time by the holders of record of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series C preferred stock (together with holders of any Voting Parity Stock) when they have the voting rights described in this section.
Under regulations adopted by the Federal Reserve Board, if the holders of any series of preferred stock are or become entitled to vote for the election of directors, such series will be deemed a class of voting securities and a company holding 25% or more of the series, or 10% or more if it otherwise exercises a controlling influence over us, will be subject to regulation as a bank holding company under the BHC Act. In addition, at the time the series is deemed a class of voting securities, any other bank holding company will be required to obtain the prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board under the BHC Act to acquire or retain more than 5% of that series. Any other person (other than a bank holding company) will be required to obtain the non-objection of the Federal Reserve Board under the Change in Bank Control Act of 1978, as amended, to acquire or retain 10% or more of that series.
So long as any shares of preferred stock remain outstanding, First Horizon will not, without the affirmative vote or consent of holders of at least 66 2/3% in voting power of the Series C preferred stock and any Voting Parity Stock, voting together as a class, authorize, create or issue any capital stock ranking senior to the Series C preferred stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, or reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. So long as any shares of the Series C preferred stock remain outstanding, First Horizon will not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of at
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least 66 2/3% in voting power of the Series C preferred stock, amend, alter or repeal any provision of the Articles of Amendment or the First Horizon charter, including by merger, consolidation or otherwise, so as to affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series C preferred stock.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the following will be deemed to affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series C preferred stock: any increase in the amount of authorized common stock or authorized preferred stock, or any increase or decrease in the number of shares of any series of preferred stock, or the authorization, creation and issuance of other classes or series of capital stock, in each case ranking on parity with or junior to the Series C preferred stock as to dividends or distribution of assets upon First Horizons liquidation, dissolution or winding up; a merger or consolidation of First Horizon with or into another entity in which the shares of the Series C preferred stock remain outstanding; and a merger or consolidation of First Horizon with or into another entity in which the shares of the Series C preferred stock are converted into or exchanged for preference securities of the surviving entity or any entity, directly or indirectly, controlling such surviving entity and such new preference securities have powers, preferences and special rights that are not materially less favorable than the Series C preferred stock.
Voting Rights under Tennessee Law
Under current provisions of the TBCA, holders of the First Horizon series C preferred stock are entitled to vote separately as a class on certain amendments to the First Horizon charter that would impact the First Horizon series C preferred stock.
Depository, Transfer Agent, and Registrar
Computershare will be the depository, transfer agent, and registrar for the Series C preferred stock.
Calculation Agent
First Horizon will appoint a calculation agent for the Series C preferred stock prior to the commencement of the Floating Rate Period.
First Horizon Series D Preferred Stock
General
The 6.100% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series D, which we refer to in this section as the Series D preferred stock, will be designated as one series of First Horizons authorized preferred stock. The Series D preferred stock, upon issuance against full payment of the purchase price for the depositary shares, will be fully paid and nonassessable. First Horizon may from time to time, without notice to or the consent of holders of the Series D preferred stock, issue additional shares of Series D preferred stock, provided that if the additional shares are not fungible for U.S. federal income tax purposes with the initial shares of such series, the additional shares shall be issued under a separate CUSIP number. The additional shares would form a single series together with all previously issued shares of Series D preferred stock. In the event First Horizon issues additional shares of Series D preferred stock, it will cause a corresponding number of additional depositary shares to be issued.
The depository will initially be the sole holder of the Series D preferred stock. The holders of depositary shares will be required to exercise their proportional rights in the shares of Series D preferred stock through the depository, as described in First Horizon Depositary Shares below.
Ranking
With respect to the payment of dividends and distributions upon First Horizons liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the Series D preferred stock will rank (i) senior to First Horizons
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common stock and any other class or series of capital stock that by its terms ranks junior to the Series D preferred stock, (ii) equally with the First Horizon series A preferred stock, the First Horizon series B preferred stock, the First Horizon series C preferred stock and any existing or future series of capital stock that does not by its terms provide for a junior ranking, and (iii) junior to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities and any class or series of capital stock that expressly provides in the Articles of Amendment creating such preferred stock that such series ranks senior to the Series D preferred stock (subject to any requisite consents prior to issuance).
The Series D preferred stock will not be convertible into, or exchangeable for, shares of any other class or series of First Horizon capital stock or other securities and will not be subject to any sinking fund or other obligation to redeem or repurchase the Series D preferred stock. The preferred stock is not secured, is not guaranteed by First Horizon or any of First Horizons affiliates and is not subject to any other arrangement that legally or economically enhances the ranking of the Series D preferred stock.
Dividends
Holders of the Series D preferred stock will be entitled to receive, only when, as, and if declared by the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors), out of assets legally available under applicable law for payment, non-cumulative cash dividends based on the liquidation preference of $10,000 per share of Series D preferred stock, and no more, at a rate equal to (1) 6.100 % per annum (equivalent to $1.525 per depositary share per annum), for each semi-annual Dividend Period occurring from, and including, the original issue date of the Series D preferred stock to, but excluding, May 1, 2024 (the Fixed Rate Period), and (2) thereafter, three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 385.9 basis points per annum, for each quarterly Dividend Period beginning May 1, 2024 (the Floating Rate Period), subject to potential adjustment as provided in clause (iii) of the definition of three-month LIBOR. A Dividend Period means the period from, and including, each Dividend Payment Date (as defined below) to, but excluding, the next succeeding Dividend Payment Date, except that the initial Dividend Period will be the period from, and including, the last dividend payment date prior to the closing.
When, as, and if declared by the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors), First Horizon will pay cash dividends on the Series D preferred stock semi-annually, in arrears, on May 1 and November 1 of each year (each such date, a Dividend Payment Date), beginning on the first Dividend Payment Date after completion of the merger and ending on May 1, 2024. From, and including, May 1, 2024, First Horizon will pay cash dividends on the Series D preferred stock quarterly, in arrears, on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1, beginning on August 1, 2024, subject to potential adjustment as provided in clause (iii) of the definition of three-month LIBOR. First Horizon will pay cash dividends to the holders of record of shares of the Series D preferred stock as they appear on First Horizons stock register on the applicable record date, which shall be the fifteenth calendar day before that Dividend Payment Date or such other record date fixed by the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors) that is not more than 60 nor less than 10 days prior to such Dividend Payment Date.
If any Dividend Payment Date on or prior to May 1, 2024 is a day that is not a business day (as defined below), then the dividend with respect to that Dividend Payment Date will instead be paid on the immediately succeeding business day, without interest or other payment in respect of such delayed payment. If any Dividend Payment Date after May 1, 2024 is a day that is not a business day, then the Dividend Payment Date will be the immediately succeeding business day unless such day falls in the next calendar month, in which case the Dividend Payment Date will instead be the immediately preceding day that is a business day, and dividends will accumulate to the Dividend Payment Date as so adjusted. A business day for the Fixed Rate Period means any weekday in New York, New York that is not a day on which banking institutions in those cities are authorized or required by law, regulation, or executive order to be closed. A business day for the Floating Rate Period means any weekday in New York, New York that is not a day on which banking
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institutions in those cities are authorized or required by law, regulation, or executive order to be closed, and additionally, is a London banking day, which is any day on which commercial banks are open for dealings in deposits in U.S. dollars in the London interbank market.
First Horizon will calculate dividends on the Series D preferred stock for the Fixed Rate Period on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. First Horizon will calculate dividends on the Series D preferred stock for the Floating Rate Period on the basis of the actual number of days in a Dividend Period and a 360-day year, subject to potential adjustment as provided in clause (iii) of the definition of three-month LIBOR. Dollar amounts resulting from that calculation will be rounded to the nearest cent, with one-half cent being rounded upward. Dividends on the Series D preferred stock will cease to accumulate on and after the redemption date, as described below under Redemption, unless First Horizon defaults in the payment of the redemption price of the shares of the Series D preferred stock called for redemption.
Dividends on the Series D preferred stock will not be cumulative or mandatory. If the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors) does not declare a dividend on the Series D preferred stock for any Dividend Period prior to the related Dividend Payment Date, that dividend will not accumulate, and First Horizon will have no obligation to pay a dividend for that Dividend Period at any time, whether or not dividends on the Series D preferred stock or any other series of First Horizons preferred stock or common stock are declared for any future Dividend Period.
Dividends on the Series D preferred stock will accumulate from the issue date at the then-applicable dividend rate on the liquidation preference amount of $10,000 per share (equivalent to $25 per depositary share). If First Horizon issues additional shares of the Series D preferred stock, dividends on those additional shares will accumulate from the issue date of those additional shares at the then-applicable dividend rate.
The dividend rate for each Dividend Period in the Floating Rate Period will be determined by the calculation agent using three-month LIBOR as in effect on the second London banking day prior to the beginning of the Dividend Period, which date is the dividend determination date for the relevant Dividend Period. The calculation agent then will add three-month LIBOR as determined on the dividend determination date and the applicable spread. Once the dividend rate for the Series D preferred stock is determined, the calculation agent will deliver that information to First Horizon and the transfer agent. Absent manifest error, the determination by the calculation agent (or, for the avoidance of doubt, by the IFA in the clause (iii) below) of the dividend rate for a Dividend Period for the Series D preferred stock will be final and binding. A London banking day is any day on which commercial banks are open for dealings in deposits in U.S. dollars in the London interbank market.
The term three-month LIBOR means, for each dividend determination date related to the Floating-Rate Period, the rate determined by the calculation agent as follows: (i) the London interbank offered rate for deposits in U.S. dollars for a three month period, as that rate appears on Reuters screen page LIBOR01 (or any successor or replacement page) at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, on the relevant dividend determination date. (ii) If no offered rate appears on Reuters screen page LIBOR01 (or any successor or replacement page) on the relevant dividend determination date at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, then the calculation agent, in consultation with First Horizon, will select four major banks in the London interbank market and will request each of their principal London offices to provide a quotation of the rate at which three-month deposits in U.S. dollars in amounts of at least $1,000,000 are offered by it to prime banks in the London interbank market, on that date and at that time. If at least two quotations are provided, three-month LIBOR will be the arithmetic average (rounded upward if necessary to the nearest .00001 of 1%) of the quotations provided. Otherwise, the calculation agent in consultation with First Horizon will select three major banks in New York City and will request each of them to provide a quotation of the rate offered by it at approximately 11:00 a.m., New York City time, on the dividend determination date for loans in U.S. dollars to leading European banks for a three month period for the applicable Dividend Period in an amount of at least $1,000,000. If three quotations
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are provided, three-month LIBOR will be the arithmetic average of the quotations provided. Otherwise, if a LIBOR Event (as defined below) has not occurred, three-month LIBOR for the next Dividend Period will be equal to three-month LIBOR in effect for the then-current Dividend Period or, in the case of the first Dividend Period in the Floating Rate Period, the most recent rate on which three-month LIBOR could have been determined in accordance with the first sentence of this paragraph had the dividend rate been a floating rate during the Fixed Rate Period. (iii) Notwithstanding clauses (i) and (ii) above, if First Horizon, in its sole discretion, determine on the relevant dividend determination date that the three-month LIBOR has been permanently discontinued or is no longer viewed as an acceptable benchmark for securities like the Series D preferred stock, and First Horizon has notified the calculation agent (if it is not First Horizon) of such determination (a LIBOR Event), then the calculation agent will use, as directed by First Horizon, as a substitute or successor base rate (the Alternative Rate) for each future dividend determination date, the alternative reference rate selected by the central bank, reserve bank, monetary authority or any similar institution (including any committee or working group thereof) that is consistent with market practice regarding a substitute for the three-month LIBOR. As part of such substitution, the calculation agent will, as directed by First Horizon, make such adjustment to the Alternative Rate or the spread thereon, as well as the business day convention, the dividend determination date and related provisions and definitions (Adjustments), in each case that are consistent with market practice for the use of such Alternative Rate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if First Horizon determines that there is no alternative reference rate selected by the central bank, reserve bank, monetary authority or any similar institution (including any committee or working group thereof) that is consistent with market practice regarding a substitute for three-month LIBOR, First Horizon may, in its sole discretion, appoint an independent financial advisor (IFA) to determine an appropriate Alternative Rate and any Adjustments, and the decision of the IFA will be binding on First Horizon, the calculation agent and the holders of the Series D Preferred Stock. If on any dividend determination date during the Floating-Rate Period (which may be the first dividend determination date of the Floating-Rate Period) a LIBOR Event has occurred prior to such Dividend Determination Date and for any reason an Alternative Rate has not been determined or there is no such market practice for the use of such Alternative Rate (and, in each case, an IFA has not determined an appropriate Alternative Rate and Adjustments or an IFA has not been appointed) as of such Dividend Determination Date, then commencing on such Dividend Determination Date the dividend rate, business day convention and manner of calculating dividends applicable during the Fixed-Rate Period will be in effect for the applicable Dividend Period and will remain in effect during the remainder of the Floating-Rate Period.
Priority Regarding Dividends
During any Dividend Period, so long as any share of Series D preferred stock remains outstanding, unless (i) the full dividends for the immediately preceding Dividend Period on all outstanding shares of Series D preferred stock have been paid in full or declared; and funds sufficient for the payment of those dividends set aside, and (ii) First Horizon is not in default on its obligation to redeem any shares of Series D preferred stock that have been called for redemption, (1) no dividend will be declared and paid or set aside for payment and no distribution will be declared and made or set aside for payment on any Junior Stock (as defined below) (other than a dividend payable solely in shares of Junior Stock or any dividend in connection with the implementation of a shareholder rights plan or the redemption or repurchase of any rights under such a plan); (2) no shares of Junior Stock will be repurchased, redeemed, or otherwise acquired for consideration by First Horizon, directly or indirectly (other than as a result of a reclassification of Junior Stock for or into other Junior Stock, or the exchange for or conversion into Junior Stock, through the use of the proceeds of a substantially contemporaneous sale of other shares of Junior Stock or pursuant to a contractually binding requirement to buy Junior Stock pursuant to a binding stock repurchase plan existing prior to the most recently completed Dividend Period), nor will any monies be paid to or made available for a sinking fund for the redemption of any such securities by us; and (3) no shares of Parity Stock (as defined below) will be repurchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired for consideration by First Horizon (other than pursuant to pro rata offers to purchase all, or a pro rata
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portion, of the Series D preferred stock and such Parity Stock, through the use of the proceeds of a substantially contemporaneous sale of other shares of Parity Stock or Junior Stock, as a result of a reclassification of Parity Stock for or into other Parity Stock, or by conversion into or exchange for other Parity Stock or Junior Stock), during a Dividend Period.
The foregoing limitations do not apply to purchases or acquisitions of First Horizon Junior Stock pursuant to any employee or director incentive or benefit plan or arrangement (including any of First Horizons employment, severance, or consulting agreements) of First Horizons or of any of First Horizons subsidiaries.
Except as provided below, for so long as any share of Series D preferred stock remains outstanding, First Horizon will not declare, pay, or set aside for payment full dividends on any Parity Stock unless First Horizon has paid in full, or set aside payment in full, in respect of all accumulated dividends for all Dividend Periods for outstanding shares of preferred stock. To the extent that First Horizon declares dividends on the Series D preferred stock and on any Parity Stock but cannot make full payment of such declared dividends, First Horizon will allocate the dividend payments on a pro rata basis among the holders of the shares of Series D preferred stock and the holders of any Parity Stock then outstanding. For purposes of calculating the pro rata allocation of partial dividend payments, First Horizon will allocate dividend payments based on the ratio between the then current and unpaid dividend payments due on the shares of Series D preferred stock and (1) in the case of cumulative Parity Stock the aggregate of the accumulated and unpaid dividends due on any such Parity Stock and (2) in the case of non-cumulative Parity Stock, the aggregate of the declared but unpaid dividends due on any such Parity Stock. No interest will be payable in respect of any dividend payment on Series D preferred stock that may be in arrears.
Junior Stock means First Horizon common stock and any other class or series of First Horizon capital stock over which the Series D preferred stock has preference or priority in the payment of dividends or in the distribution of assets on First Horizons liquidation, dissolution or winding up, and Parity Stock means the First Horizon series A preferred stock, the First Horizon series B preferred stock, the First Horizon series C preferred stock and any other class or series of First Horizon capital stock that ranks on a par with the Series D preferred stock in the payment of dividends and in the distribution of assets on First Horizons liquidation, dissolution or winding up, which includes any other class or series of First Horizons stock hereafter authorized that ranks on a par with the Series D preferred stock in the payment of dividends and in the distribution of assets on First Horizons liquidation, dissolution or winding up.
Subject to the conditions described above, and not otherwise, dividends (payable in cash, stock, or otherwise), as may be determined by the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors), may be declared and paid on First Horizon common stock and any Junior Stock from time to time out of any funds legally available for such payment, and the holders of the Series D preferred stock will not be entitled to participate in those dividends.
Liquidation Rights
Upon First Horizons voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of the outstanding shares of Series D preferred stock are entitled to be paid out of First Horizons assets legally available for distribution to First Horizon shareholders, before any distribution of assets is made to holders of common stock or any other Junior Stock, a liquidating distribution in the amount of a liquidation preference of $10,000 per share (equivalent to $25 per depositary share), plus the sum of any declared and unpaid dividends for prior Dividend Periods prior to the Dividend Period in which the liquidation distribution is made and any declared and unpaid dividends for the then current Dividend Period in which the liquidation distribution is made to the date of such liquidation distribution. After payment of the full amount of the liquidating distributions to which they are entitled, the holders of Series D preferred stock will have no right or claim to any of First Horizons remaining assets.
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In the event that, upon any such voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up, First Horizons available assets are insufficient to pay the amount of the liquidating distributions on all outstanding shares of Series D Preferred Stock and the corresponding amounts payable on all shares of Parity Stock in the distribution of assets upon any such liquidation, dissolution or winding up, then First Horizon will distribute First Horizons assets to those holders pro rata in proportion to the full liquidating distributions to which they would otherwise have received.
First Horizons merger or consolidation with one or more other entities or the sale, lease, exchange or other transfer of all or substantially all of First Horizons assets (for cash, securities or other consideration) will not be deemed to be a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up. If First Horizon enters into any merger or consolidation transaction with or into any other entity and First Horizon is not the surviving entity in such transaction, the Series D preferred stock may be converted into or exchanged for preference securities of the surviving entity or any entity, directly or indirectly, controlling such surviving entity, so long as such new preference securities have powers, preferences and special rights that are identical to the powers, preferences and special rights of the Series D preferred stock set forth herein.
Because First Horizon is a holding company, First Horizons rights and the rights of First Horizon creditors and First Horizon shareholders, including the holders of the Series D preferred stock, to participate in the distribution of assets of any of First Horizons subsidiaries upon that subsidiarys voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up will be subject to the prior claims of that subsidiarys creditors, except to the extent that First Horizon is a creditor with recognized claims against that subsidiary. In addition, holders of the Series D preferred stock (and of depositary shares representing the Series D preferred stock) may be fully subordinated to interests held by the U.S. Government in the event First Horizon enters into a receivership, insolvency, liquidation or similar proceeding.
Conversion Rights
The Series D preferred stock is not convertible into or exchangeable for any other of First Horizons property, interests or securities.
Redemption
The Series D preferred stock is not subject to any mandatory redemption, sinking fund or other similar provision.
Neither the holders of Series D preferred stock nor the holders of the related depositary shares have the right to require the redemption or repurchase of the Series D preferred stock. In addition, under the Federal Reserve Boards risk-based capital rules applicable to bank holding companies, any redemption of the Series D preferred stock is subject to prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board.
Optional Redemption
First Horizon may redeem the Series D preferred stock, in whole or in part, at First Horizons option, for cash, on any Dividend Payment Date on or after May 1, 2024, with not less than 30 days and not more than 60 days notice (Optional Redemption), subject to the approval of the appropriate federal banking agency, at the redemption price provided below. Dividends will not accumulate on those shares of Series D preferred stock on and after the redemption date.
Redemption Following a Regulatory Capital Event
First Horizon may redeem the Series D preferred stock, in whole but not in part, at First Horizons option, for cash, at any time within 90 days following a Regulatory Capital Treatment Event, subject to the approval of the appropriate federal banking agency, at the redemption price provided below.
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A Regulatory Capital Treatment Event means a good faith determination by First Horizon that, as a result of any: amendment to, clarification of, or change (including any announced prospective change) in, the laws or regulations of the United States or any political subdivision of or in the United States that is enacted or becomes effective after the initial issuance of the Series D preferred stock; proposed change in those laws or regulations that is announced or becomes effective after the initial issuance of the Series D preferred stock; or official administrative decision or judicial decision or administrative action or other official pronouncement interpreting or applying those laws or regulations that is announced or becomes effective after the initial issuance of the Series D preferred stock there is more than an insubstantial risk that First Horizon will not be entitled to treat the full liquidation value of the Series D preferred stock then outstanding as Tier 1 Capital (or its equivalent) for purposes of the capital adequacy laws or regulations of the Federal Reserve Board (or, as and if applicable, the capital adequacy laws or regulations of any successor appropriate federal banking agency), as then in effect and applicable, for as long as any share of Series D preferred stock is outstanding. Dividends will not accumulate on the shares of Series D preferred stock on and after the redemption date.
Redemption Price
The redemption price for any redemption of Series D preferred stock, whether an Optional Redemption or Regulatory Event Redemption, will be equal to $10,000 per share of Series D preferred stock (equivalent to $25 per depositary share), plus any declared and unpaid dividends (without regard to any undeclared dividends) to, but excluding, the date of redemption.
Redemption Procedures
If First Horizon elects to redeem any shares of Series D preferred stock, First Horizon will provide notice to the holders of record of the shares of Series D preferred stock to be redeemed, not less than thirty (30) days and not more than sixty (60) days before the date fixed for redemption thereof (provided, however, that if the shares of Series D preferred stock or the depositary shares representing the shares of Series D preferred stock are held in book-entry form through DTC, First Horizon may give this notice in any manner permitted by DTC). Any notice given as provided in this paragraph will be conclusively presumed to have been duly given, whether or not the holder receives this notice, and any defect in this notice or in the provision of this notice, to any holder of shares of Series D preferred stock designated for redemption will not affect the redemption of any other shares of Series D preferred stock. Each notice of redemption shall state: the redemption date; the redemption price; if fewer than all shares of Series D preferred stock are to be redeemed, the number of shares of Series D preferred stock to be redeemed; and the manner in which holders of Series D preferred stock called for redemption may obtain payment of the redemption price in respect to those shares.
If notice of redemption of any shares of Series D preferred stock has been given and if the funds necessary for such redemption have been set aside by First Horizon in trust for the benefit of the holders of any shares of Series D preferred stock so called for redemption, then from and after the redemption date such shares of Series D preferred stock will no longer be deemed outstanding, all dividends with respect to such shares of Series D preferred stock shall cease to accumulate after the redemption date and all rights of the holders of such shares will terminate, except the right to receive the redemption price, without interest.
In the case of any redemption of only part of the Series D preferred stock at the time outstanding, the shares of Series D preferred stock to be redeemed will be selected either pro rata or by lot or in such other manner as the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors) determines to be fair and equitable. Subject to the provisions set forth herein, the First Horizon board of directors (or a duly authorized committee of the First Horizon board of directors) will have the full power and authority to prescribe the terms and conditions upon which shares of Series D preferred stock may be redeemed from time to time.
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Voting Rights
Registered owners of Series D preferred stock will not have any voting rights, except as set forth below or as otherwise required by applicable law.
Whenever dividends payable on the Series D preferred stock or any other class or series of preferred stock ranking equally with the Series D preferred stock, including the First Horizon series A preferred stock, the First Horizon series B preferred stock and the First Horizon series C preferred stock, as to payment of dividends, and upon which voting rights equivalent to those described in this paragraph have been conferred and are exercisable, have not been declared and paid in an aggregate amount equal to, as to any class or series, the equivalent of at least three Fixed Rate Periods or at least six Floating Rate Periods, whether or not for consecutive Dividend Periods (a Nonpayment), the holders of outstanding shares of the Series D preferred stock voting as a class with holders of shares of any other series of First Horizon preferred stock ranking equally with the Series D preferred stock, including the First Horizon series A preferred stock, the First Horizon series B preferred stock and the First Horizon series C preferred stock, as to payment of dividends, and upon which like voting rights have been conferred and are exercisable (Voting Parity Stock), will be entitled to vote for the election of two additional directors of the First Horizon board of directors on the terms set forth below (and to fill any vacancies in the terms of such directorships) (the Preferred Stock Directors). Holders of all series of First Horizon Voting Parity Stock will vote as a single class. In the event that the holders of the shares of the Series D preferred stock are entitled to vote as described in this paragraph, the number of members of the First Horizon board of directors at the time will be increased by two directors, and the holders of the Series D preferred stock will have the right, as members of that class, as outlined above, to elect two directors at a special meeting called at the request of the holders of record of at least 20% of the aggregate voting power of the Series D preferred stock or any other series of Voting Parity Stock (unless such request is received less than 90 days before the date fixed for First Horizons next annual or special meeting of the shareholders, in which event such election shall be held at such next annual or special meeting of the shareholders), provided that the election of any Preferred Stock Directors shall not cause First Horizon to violate the corporate governance requirements of the NYSE (or any other exchange on which First Horizons securities may at such time be listed) that listed companies must have a majority of independent directors, and provided further that at no time shall the First Horizon board of directors include more than two Preferred Stock Directors.
The Preferred Stock Directors elected at any such special meeting will hold office until First Horizons next annual meeting of the shareholders unless they have been previously terminated or removed pursuant to the First Horizon charter. In case any vacancy in the office of a Preferred Stock Director occurs (other than prior to the initial election of the Preferred Stock Directors), the vacancy may be filled by the written consent of the Preferred Stock Director remaining in office, or if none remains in office, by the vote of the holders of the Series D preferred stock (together with holders of any Voting Parity Stock) to serve until First Horizons next annual meeting of the shareholders.
When First Horizon has paid full dividends on the Series D preferred stock for the equivalent of at least two Fixed Rate Periods or at least four Floating Rate Periods following a Nonpayment, the voting rights described above will terminate, except as expressly provided by law. The voting rights described above are subject to re-vesting upon each and every subsequent Nonpayment.
Upon termination of the right of the holders of the Series D preferred stock and Voting Parity Stock to vote for Preferred Stock Directors as described above, the term of office of all Preferred Stock Directors then in office elected by only those holders will terminate immediately. Whenever the term of office of the Preferred Stock Directors ends and the related voting rights have expired, the number of directors automatically will be decreased to the number of directors as otherwise would prevail. Any Preferred Stock Director may be removed at any time by the holders of record of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Series D preferred stock (together with holders of any Voting Parity Stock) when they have the voting rights described in this section.
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Under regulations adopted by the Federal Reserve Board, if the holders of any series of preferred stock are or become entitled to vote for the election of directors, such series will be deemed a class of voting securities and a company holding 25% or more of the series, or 10% or more if it otherwise exercises a controlling influence over First Horizon, will be subject to regulation as a bank holding company under the BHC Act. In addition, at the time the series is deemed a class of voting securities, any other bank holding company will be required to obtain the prior approval of the Federal Reserve Board under the BHC Act to acquire or retain more than 5% of that series. Any other person (other than a bank holding company) will be required to obtain the non-objection of the Federal Reserve Board under the Change in Bank Control Act of 1978, as amended, to acquire or retain 10% or more of that series.
So long as any shares of preferred stock remain outstanding, First Horizon will not, without the affirmative vote or consent of holders of at least 66 2/3% in voting power of the Series D preferred stock and any Voting Parity Stock, voting together as a class, authorize, create or issue any capital stock ranking senior to the Series D preferred stock as to dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, or reclassify any authorized capital stock into any such shares of such capital stock or issue any obligation or security convertible into or evidencing the right to purchase any such shares of capital stock. So long as any shares of the Series D preferred stock remain outstanding, First Horizon will not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66 2/3% in voting power of the Series D preferred stock, amend, alter or repeal any provision of the Articles of Amendment or First Horizons charter, including by merger, consolidation or otherwise, so as to affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series D preferred stock.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the following will be deemed to affect the powers, preferences or special rights of the Series D preferred stock: any increase in the amount of authorized common stock or authorized preferred stock, or any increase or decrease in the number of shares of any series of preferred stock, or the authorization, creation and issuance of other classes or series of capital stock, in each case ranking on parity with or junior to the Series D preferred stock as to dividends or distribution of assets upon First Horizons liquidation, dissolution or winding up; a merger or consolidation of First Horizon with or into another entity in which the shares of the Series D preferred stock remain outstanding; and a merger or consolidation of First Horizon with or into another entity in which the shares of the Series D preferred stock are converted into or exchanged for preference securities of the surviving entity or any entity, directly or indirectly, controlling such surviving entity, so long as such new preference securities have powers, preferences and special rights that are identical to the powers, preferences and special rights of the Series D preferred stock.
Voting Rights under Tennessee Law
Under current provisions of the TBCA, holders of the First Horizon series D preferred stock are entitled to vote separately as a class on certain amendments to the First Horizon charter that would impact the First Horizon series D preferred stock.
Depository, Transfer Agent, and Registrar
Computershare will be the depository, transfer agent, and registrar for the Series D preferred stock.
Calculation Agent
First Horizon will initially act as calculation agent unless First Horizon appoints a calculation agent for the Series D preferred stock prior to the commencement of the Floating Rate Period.
Information Rights
During any period in which First Horizon is not subject to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and any shares of Series D preferred stock are outstanding, First Horizon will use commercially
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reasonable efforts to provide any requesting beneficial owner a copy of First Horizons most recently filed Consolidated Financial Statements for Holding CompaniesFR Y-9C and Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income for a Bank With Domestic Offices Only-FFIEC 041, in each case or any applicable successor form. Any such request must be made in writing addressed to First Horizon National Corporation, 165 Madison Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38103, Attention: Chief Financial Officer.
First Horizon Depositary Shares
General
IBKC has issued fractional interests in shares of each series of IBKC preferred stock in the form of depositary shares, which upon the effective time will represent a corresponding interest in shares of rollover First Horizon preferred stock. The shares of rollover First Horizon preferred stock will be deposited with Computershare, as depository, under the applicable deposit agreement. First Horizon will assume the obligations of IBKC under the deposit agreements upon the completion of the merger. First Horizon will instruct the depository to treat the rollover First Horizon preferred stock received by it in exchange for shares of IBKC preferred stock as newly deposited securities as provided in the applicable deposit agreement. The IBKC depositary shares will then become rollover First Horizon depositary shares and thereafter represent shares of rollover First Horizon preferred stock.
Each rollover First Horizon depositary share represents a 1/400th interest in a share of the applicable series of rollover First Horizon preferred stock, and will be evidenced by depositary receipts. Subject to the terms of the applicable deposit agreement, the rollover First Horizon depositary shares will be entitled to all the powers, preferences and special rights of the rollover First Horizon preferred stock, as applicable, in proportion to the applicable fraction of a share of rollover First Horizon preferred stock those rollover First Horizon depositary shares represent.
References to holders of rollover First Horizon depositary shares mean those who own rollover First Horizon depositary shares registered in their own names on the books that First Horizon or the depository maintain for this purpose. DTC is the only registered holder of the depositary receipts representing the IBKC depositary shares and, following the closing, will be the only registered holder of the depositary shares representing the rollover First Horizon depositary shares. References to holders of depositary shares do not include indirect holders who own beneficial interests in depositary shares registered in street name or issued in book-entry form through DTC.
Listing
First Horizon plans to file an application to list the rollover First Horizon depositary shares on the NYSE under the symbols [ ], [ ] and [ ], respectively. If the application is approved, trading of the rollover First Horizon depositary shares on the NYSE is expected to begin within thirty (30) days after the date of initial issuance of the rollover First Horizon depositary shares. The rollover First Horizon preferred stock will not be listed, and First Horizon does not expect that there will be any trading market for the rollover First Horizon preferred stock except as represented by depositary shares.
Dividends and Other Distributions
Each dividend payable on a rollover First Horizon depositary share will be in an amount equal to 1/400th of the dividend declared and payable on each share of rollover First Horizon preferred stock.
The depository will distribute all dividends and other cash distributions received on the rollover First Horizon preferred stock to the holders of record of the depositary receipts in proportion to the number of rollover First Horizon depositary shares held by each holder. In the event of a distribution other than in cash, the depository will distribute property received by it to the holders
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of record of the depositary receipts in proportion to the number of First Horizon depositary shares held by each holder, unless the depository determines that this distribution is not feasible, in which case the depository may, with First Horizons approval, adopt a method of distribution that it deems equitable and practicable, including the sale of the property (in a commercially reasonable manner) and distribution of the net proceeds of that sale to the holders of the depositary receipts.
If the calculation of a dividend or other cash distribution results in an amount that is a fraction of a cent and that fraction is equal to or greater than $0.005, the depository will round that amount up to the next highest whole cent and will request that First Horizon pay the resulting additional amount to the depository for the relevant dividend or other cash distribution. If the fractional amount is less than $0.005, the depository will disregard that fractional amount and add such amount to, and treat it as a part of, the next succeeding distribution.
Record dates for the payment of dividends and other matters relating to the rollover First Horizon depositary shares will be the same as the corresponding record dates for the applicable series of rollover First Horizon preferred stock.
The amount paid as dividends or otherwise distributable by the depository with respect to the rollover First Horizon depositary shares or the underlying rollover First Horizon preferred stock will be reduced by any amounts required to be withheld by First Horizon or the depository on account of taxes or other governmental charges. The depository may refuse to make any payment or distribution, or any transfer, exchange, or withdrawal of any rollover First Horizon depositary shares or the shares of the rollover First Horizon preferred stock until such taxes or other governmental charges are paid.
Liquidation Preference
In the event of First Horizons liquidation, dissolution or winding up, a holder of rollover First Horizon depositary shares will receive the fraction of the liquidation preference accorded each share of underlying rollover First Horizon preferred stock represented by the depositary shares.
First Horizons merger or consolidation with one or more other entities or the sale, lease, exchange or other transfer of all or substantially all of First Horizons assets (for cash, securities or other consideration) will not be deemed to be a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up.
Redemption of Depositary Shares
If First Horizon redeems any series of rollover First Horizon preferred stock, in whole or in part, rollover First Horizon depositary shares also will be redeemed with the proceeds received by the depository from the redemption of the rollover First Horizon preferred stock held by the depository. The redemption price per rollover First Horizon depositary share will be 1/400th of the redemption price per share payable with respect to the rollover First Horizon preferred stock (or $25 per depositary share), plus, as applicable, any accumulated and unpaid dividends on the shares of the rollover First Horizon preferred stock called for redemption for the then-current dividend period to, but excluding, the redemption date, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends.
If First Horizon redeems shares of the rollover First Horizon preferred stock held by the depository, the depository will redeem, as of the same redemption date, the number of rollover First Horizon depositary shares representing those shares of the rollover First Horizon preferred stock so redeemed. If First Horizon redeems less than all of the outstanding rollover First Horizon depositary shares, the rollover First Horizon depositary shares to be redeemed will be selected either pro rata or by lot. In any case, the depository will redeem rollover First Horizon depositary shares only in increments of 400 rollover First Horizon depositary shares and multiples thereof. The depository will provide notice of redemption to record holders of the depositary receipts not less than 30 and not more than 60 days prior to the date fixed for redemption of the applicable series of rollover First Horizon preferred stock and the related rollover First Horizon depositary shares.
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Voting
Because each rollover First Horizon depositary share represents a 1/400th ownership interest in a share of rollover First Horizon preferred stock, holders of depositary receipts will be entitled to vote 1/400th of a vote per rollover First Horizon depositary share under those limited circumstances in which holders of the rollover First Horizon preferred stock are entitled to vote.
When the depository receives notice of any meeting at which the holders of the rollover First Horizon preferred stock are entitled to vote, the depository will provide the information contained in the notice to the record holders of the rollover First Horizon depositary shares relating to the rollover First Horizon preferred stock. Each record holder of the First Horizon depositary shares on the record date, which will be the same date as the record date for the rollover First Horizon preferred stock, may instruct the depository to vote the amount of the rollover First Horizon preferred stock represented by the holders rollover First Horizon depositary shares. To the extent possible, the depository will vote the amount of the rollover First Horizon preferred stock represented by depositary shares in accordance with the instructions it receives. First Horizon will agree to take all reasonable actions that the depository determines are necessary to enable the depository to vote as instructed. If the depository does not receive specific instructions from the holders of any rollover First Horizon depositary shares representing the rollover First Horizon preferred stock, it will abstain from voting with respect to such shares (but shall appear at the meeting with respect to such shares unless directed to the contrary).
Withdrawal of Rollover First Horizon Preferred Stock
Upon surrender of rollover First Horizon depositary shares at the principal office of the depository, upon payment of any unpaid amount due the depository, and subject to the terms of the applicable deposit agreement, the owner of the rollover First Horizon depositary shares evidenced thereby is entitled to delivery of the number of shares of the applicable series of rollover First Horizon preferred stock and all money and other property, if any, represented by such rollover First Horizon depositary shares. Only whole shares of rollover First Horizon preferred stock may be withdrawn. If the rollover First Horizon depositary shares surrendered by the holder in connection with withdrawal exceed the number of First Horizon depositary shares that represent the number of whole shares of rollover First Horizon preferred stock to be withdrawn, the depository will deliver to that holder at the same time a new depositary receipt evidencing the excess number of First Horizon depositary shares. Holders of rollover First Horizon preferred stock thus withdrawn will not thereafter be entitled to deposit such shares under the applicable deposit agreement or to receive rollover First Horizon depositary shares therefor.
Resignation and Removal of the Depository
The depository may resign at any time by delivering to First Horizon notice of its election to resign. First Horizon may also remove or replace a depository at any time. Any resignation or removal will take effect upon the earlier of the appointment of a successor depository and thirty (30) days following such notice. First Horizon will appoint a successor depository within thirty (30) days after delivery of the notice of resignation or removal. The successor must be authorized under applicable laws to exercise the powers of a transfer agent and subject to supervision or examination by federal or state authorities, have its principal office in the United States, and have a combined capital and surplus of at least $50 million.
Miscellaneous
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COMPARISON OF SHAREHOLDERS RIGHTS
If the merger is completed, IBKC common shareholders will receive shares of First Horizon common stock in the merger and IBKC preferred shareholders will receive shares of the applicable series of the rollover First Horizon preferred stock, and in both cases they will cease to be shareholders of IBKC. First Horizon is organized under the laws of the State of Tennessee. IBKC is organized under the laws of the State of Louisiana. The following is a summary of certain material differences between (1) the current rights of IBKC shareholders under the IBKC articles of incorporation and bylaws and Louisiana law and (2) the current rights of First Horizon shareholders under the First Horizon charter and bylaws and Tennessee law.
The rollover First Horizon preferred stock will have terms that are the same as the terms of the applicable series of outstanding IBKC preferred stock, taking into account that IBKC will not be the surviving entity in the merger and, with respect to the IBKC series B preferred stock, taking into account that the optional redemption date for the First Horizon series B preferred stock may be deferred until the first dividend payment date that is at least five (5) years from the closing date. For more information, see Description of Rollover First Horizon Preferred Stock beginning on page 171.
The following summary is not a complete statement of the rights of shareholders of the two companies or a complete description of the specific provisions referred to below. The summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to IBKCs and First Horizons governing documents, which we urge you to read carefully and in their entirety. Copies of First Horizons and IBKCs governing documents have been filed with the SEC. See Where You Can Find More Information.
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IBKCs articles of incorporation currently authorize it to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, and up
to 5,000,000 shares of serial preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, of which 8,625 shares have been classified as Series B Preferred
Stock, 5,750 shares have been classified as Series C Preferred Stock, and 10,000 shares have been classified as Series D Preferred Stock. |
First Horizons charter currently authorizes it to issue up to 400,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.625 par value, and 5,000,000 shares of
series A preferred stock, no par value. Upon the approval of the First Horizon charter amendment proposal, the total number of authorized
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IBKC common shareholders are entitled to one vote per share in the election of directors and on all other matters submitted to a vote at a meeting of shareholders. IBKC common shareholders do not have the right to cumulate their votes with respect to the election of directors. |
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Except as otherwise required by the LBCA or IBKCs articles of incorporation or bylaws, all matters brought before IBKCs common shareholders, other than the election of directors, require the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast. Under IBKCs bylaws, directors are elected by plurality vote. |
Except as otherwise required by the TBCA or First Horizons charter, all matters brought before First Horizons shareholders, other than the election of directors, require the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the votes cast. Under the TBCA, directors may be elected by plurality vote. However, as discussed below, First Horizons charter establishes a majority-of-votes-cast standard, and First Horizon has adopted a director resignation policy which requires a director elected with less than a majority vote to tender his or her resignation for the boards consideration. |
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IBKCs articles of incorporation provide that its board of directors shall have the full authority permitted by law to divide the authorized and unissued shares of preferred stock into series and to fix by resolution full, limited, multiple or fractional, or no voting rights, and such designations, preferences, qualifications, privileges, limitations, restrictions, options, conversion rights, and other special or relative rights of the preferred stock or any series thereof that may be desired. Prior to the issuance of any series of preferred stock, the board of directors will adopt resolutions creating and designating the series as a series of preferred stock, and the articles of amendment setting forth the terms of such series will be filed with the Secretary of State of Louisiana. |
First Horizons charter provides that its board of directors is authorized, in respect of each series of preferred stock that may be issued, to fix the number of shares of each such series and to determine the voting powers (if any), designation, preferences and relative, participating, optional and/or other special rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, including to provide that any class or series of preferred stock be subject to redemption, entitled to receive dividends, entitled to rights upon the dissolution or convertible into, or exchangeable for, shares of any other class or series of securities. Prior to the issuance of any series of preferred stock, the board of directors will adopt resolutions creating and designating the series as a series of preferred stock, and the articles of amendment to the charter setting forth the preferences, rights, limitations and other terms of such |
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IBKCs bylaws currently provide that its board of directors shall consist of eleven directors. Any change in the number of directors on the IBKC board of directors requires an amendment to the bylaws. |
First Horizons bylaws provide that its board of directors shall consist of fourteen directors. Any change in the number of directors on the First Horizon board of directors requires an amendment to the bylaws and the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office. Upon completion of the merger, the size of First Horizon board of directors will increase to seventeen directors. |
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The IBKC board of directors is divided into three classes. The members of each class will be elected for a term of three years and only one class of directors will be elected annually. Thus, it would take at least two annual elections to replace a majority of IBKCs board of directors. |
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Director Eligibility and Mandatory Retirement |
IBKCs bylaws provide that no person shall be eligible for nomination or election as a director who shall have attained the age of 76 or who, while a director of IBKC, was absent during his or her annual term of office from more than one-third of the aggregate number of meetings of the IBKC board of directors and committees of which he or she was a member, unless the failure to so attend resulted from illness or other reason determined by IBKCs Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee to excuse such failure to attend. |
First Horizons bylaws provide that any First Horizon director who is 72 on or before the last day of the term for which he or she was
elected shall not be nominated for re-election. Without amending the bylaws, each year the First Horizon board of directors may waive this
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Under IBKCs bylaws, directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the shareholders entitled to vote in the election. |
First Horizons charter provides that each director will be elected by the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast with respect to the director in an uncontested election of directors at a meeting at which a quorum is present. For this purpose, the affirmative vote of a majority of the |
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Under IBKCs articles of incorporation and bylaws, directors may be removed, without cause, by the affirmative vote of not less than 75% of the total votes eligible to be cast by common shareholders at a shareholder meeting called expressly for such purpose. |
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Filing Vacancies on the Board of Directors |
IBKCs articles of incorporation and bylaws provide that vacancies on IBKCs board of directors for any reason (including any vacancy resulting from an increase in the number of directors, or from the failure of the shareholders to elect the full number of authorized directors) may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors for an unexpired term; provided, that the shareholders will have the right, at a special meeting called for such purpose prior to action by the board of directors, to fill the vacancy. |
First Horizons charter and bylaws provide that vacancies on the First Horizon board of directors for any reason (except removal from office) and newly created directorships resulting from an increase in the number of directors may only be filled by the directors. Any vacancy on the board of directors resulting from a director being removed from office may be filled by the affirmative vote the holders of at least a majority of the voting power of all outstanding voting stock or, if the shareholders do not so fill such vacancy, by a majority of the directors then in office. |
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Special Meetings of Stockholders / Shareholders |
The LBCA provides that a Louisiana corporation shall hold a special shareholder meeting if shareholders holding at least 10% of all votes entitled to be cast on an issue deliver an appropriate written demand. In addition, under IBKCs articles of incorporation, special meetings of the shareholders may be called by the board of directors, chairman of the board or president, or, under certain circumstances, by the holders of a class or series of IBKC preferred shares. |
Under First Horizons bylaws, a special meeting of shareholders may be called by the Chairman of the board of directors or the Secretary and will be called by the Chairman of the board of directors or Secretary at the request, in writing, of a majority of the board of directors. Under the TBCA, the holders of at least 10% of the votes entitled to be cast may call a special meeting of shareholders. |
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Under IBKCs bylaws, the presence in person or by proxy of the holders of a majority of the total voting power constitutes a quorum at all meetings of shareholders. If a quorum is not present or represented at a meeting of shareholders, those present may adjourn the meeting to such time and place as they may determine. In the case of any meeting called for the |
Under First Horizons bylaws, the presence in person or by proxy of holders of a majority of the shares entitled to vote at a meeting of First Horizon shareholders constitutes a quorum for such meeting of shareholders. If a quorum is not present or represented at a meeting of shareholders, the holders of a majority of the shares entitled to vote at the |
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IBKCs bylaws provide that IBKC must give written notice at least ten days and not more than sixty days prior to the day fixed for a shareholder meeting to each shareholder entitled to vote at such meeting. The notice must state the time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is a special meeting of the shareholders, the notice of the meeting must state the purposes of the meeting. |
First Horizons bylaws provide that First Horizon must give written notice between ten days and two months before any shareholder meeting to each shareholder entitled to vote at such meeting. The notice must state the date, time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is a special meeting of the shareholders, the notice of the meeting must state the purposes of the meeting and the person or persons calling the meeting. |
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Advance Notice of Stockholder / Shareholder Proposals and Nominations |
IBKCs articles of incorporation establish advance notice requirements for shareholder proposals and the nomination (other than by or at the direction of IBKCs board of directors or one of its committees) of candidates for election as directors. A shareholder of IBKC wishing to nominate a person as a candidate for election to the board of directors must submit the nomination in writing at least sixty days before the one year anniversary of the most recent annual meeting of shareholders, together with (a) as to each person the shareholder proposes to nominate, and as to the shareholder submitting the notice, (i) their names, ages, business and residence addresses, (ii) principal occupation or employment, (iii) stockholdings, and (iv) other information required by SEC proxy rules; and (b) to the extent known, (i) the name and address of other shareholders supporting the nominee(s), and (ii) their stockholdings. Nominations that are not made in accordance with the foregoing provisions may be ruled out of order. In addition, a shareholder intending to make a proposal for consideration at a regularly scheduled |
First Horizons bylaws provide that, for a proposal relating to the nomination of a director to be elected to the board of directors or to
bring a proposal at an annual or special meeting, the shareholder must deliver timely written notice to First Horizons secretary before the
meeting. To be considered timely, the notice must be received by the secretary not less than ninety (90) days or more than one hundred
twenty (120) days prior to the date of the meeting, provided, however, if fewer than one hundred (100) days notice or prior public
disclosure of the date of the meeting is given to shareholders, notice by the shareholders to be timely must be delivered or received not
later than the close of business on the tenth (10th) day following the earlier of (i) the day on which such notice of the date of such meeting
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annual meeting that is not intended to be included in the proxy statement for the meeting must notify IBKC in writing at least sixty days before the one year anniversary of the most recent annual meeting of the shareholders intention. The notice must contain: (a) a brief description of the proposal and the reasons for conducting such business at the annual meeting, (b) the name, address and stockholdings of the shareholder submitting the proposal and other shareholders supporting the proposal, and (c) any financial interest of the shareholder in the proposal. |
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The First Horizons bylaws permit a shareholder, or a group of up to twenty (20) shareholders, who has maintained continuous ownership of three percent (3%) or more of the outstanding shares of First Horizon common stock for at least the previous three (3) years (as of the date the notice of nomination is delivered to First Horizon and through the meeting date) to nominate and include in First Horizons annual meeting proxy materials director nominees constituting up to the greater of two (2) individuals and twenty percent (20%) of the First Horizon board of directors as of the last day on which the notice of nomination may be submitted pursuant to First Horizons bylaws, provided that the shareholder(s) and the nominee(s) satisfy the requirements specified in First Horizons bylaws and First |
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Anti-Takeover Provisions and Other Stockholder / Shareholder Protections |
There is no business combination or control share statute under Louisiana law. The IBKC articles of incorporation and bylaws contain no special requirements for transactions with interested parties. |
The Tennessee Business Combination Act generally prohibits a business combination by First Horizon or a subsidiary with an interested shareholder within five years after the shareholder becomes an interested shareholder. First Horizon or a subsidiary can, however, enter into a business combination within that period if, before the interested shareholder became such, the First Horizon board of directors approved the business combination or the transaction in which the interested shareholder became an interested shareholder. After that five-year moratorium, the business combination with the interested shareholder can be consummated only if it satisfies certain fair price criteria or is approved by two-thirds of the other shareholders. For purposes of the TBCA, a business combination includes mergers, share exchanges, sales and leases of assets, issuances of securities, and similar transactions. An interested shareholder is generally any person or entity that beneficially owns 10% or more of the voting power of any outstanding class or series of First Horizons stock. |
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Limitation of Personal Liability of Officers and Directors |
IBKCs articles of incorporation provide that a director or officer of IBKC will not be personally liable for monetary damages for any action taken, or any failure to take any action, as a director or officer except to the extent that by law a directors or officers liability for monetary damages may not be limited. This provision does not eliminate or limit the liability of directors and officers for (i) actions taken in a grossly negligent manner, as defined in the Louisiana Banking Law, (ii) conduct that demonstrates a greater disregard of the duty of care than gross negligence, including intentional tortious conduct or intentional breach of the directors or officers duty of loyalty, (iii) violations of Section 833 of the LBCA (relating to unlawful distributions), or (iv) an intentional violation of criminal law. |
First Horizons charter provides that directors of First Horizon will not be personally liable to First Horizon or its shareholders for money damages, except for liability (i) for any breach of the directors duty of loyalty to First Horizon or its shareholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, or (iii) under Section 48-18-302 of the TBCA (with respect to the unlawful payment of any dividends). |
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Indemnification of Directors and Officers and Insurance |
IBKCs articles of incorporation provide that IBKC shall indemnify, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any person who is or was a director or officer of IBKC or who was or is made a party to, or is threatened to be made a party to, any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (including in actions or suits by or in the right of IBKC, by reason of such service or the fact that such person is or was serving as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or organization at the request of IBKC) against costs, charges, expenses, judgments, fines |
First Horizons bylaws provide that if any current or former officer is wholly successful in the defense of any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative and whether formal or informal, and such officer is a party to such proceeding because he or she was an officer of First Horizon, the officer will be entitled to indemnification. If any current or former officer is not wholly successful, he or she may still be entitled to indemnification if the officer (i) acted in good faith, (ii) reasonably believed that the conduct was in First Horizons best interest, and (iii) the |
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and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person. This indemnification is conditioned upon the director or
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with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, having no reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful. With respect
to a directors or officers actions in an official capacity, the LBCA further provides that indemnification may only be paid if the director or
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unlawful. However, First Horizon will not indemnify any officer in any proceeding by or in the right of First Horizon in which the officer
was adjudged liable to First Horizon or in any other proceeding in which the officer is charged with receiving an improper benefit and
adjudged liable or on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received by the officer. Such officer is entitled to an advancement of
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Under the LBCA, a shareholder of a Louisiana corporation may receive payment of the fair value of his or her shares in the event of certain major corporate transactions, including a proposed merger or a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the corporation for which shareholder approval is required. However, appraisal rights generally are not available to holders of a class of shares that is either: (a) a covered security under Section 18(b)(1)(A) or (B) of the Securities Act, or (b) traded in an organized market and has at least 2,000 shareholders and a market value of at least $20 million, exclusive of the value of such shares held by the corporations subsidiaries, senior executive officers, and directors and by beneficial shareholders and voting trust beneficial owners owning more than 10% of such shares. |
The TBCA provides that a shareholder of a corporation may receive payment of the fair value of his or her stock if the shareholder dissents from certain major corporate transactions including a proposed merger, share exchange or a sale of substantially all of the assets of the corporation. However, dissenters rights generally are not available to holders of shares where the company (rather than a company subsidiary) is not one of the merging parties. Additionally, Section 48-23-102 of the TBCA provides that dissenters rights are generally not available to holders of shares of a security which, is listed on an exchange registered under Section 6 of the Exchange Act or is a national market system security, as defined in the rules promulgated pursuant to the Exchange Act. |
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Amendments to Charter and Bylaws |
The LBCA provides that, with the limited exception of certain non-substantive amendments that can be adopted by the board of directors
without shareholder action, a Louisiana corporations board of directors may propose one or more amendments to the articles of incorporation
for submission to the shareholders. Except as set forth in IBKCs articles of incorporation, the proposed amendment is adopted if it receives
the approval of at least a majority of the votes entitled to be cast on the amendment (including the approval of a majority of the votes entitled
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be adopted by the board of directors without shareholder action, a corporations board of directors may propose one or more amendments
to the charter for submission to the shareholders. The proposed amendment (excluding First Horizons Article 12 relating to directors and
the bylaws) is adopted if it receives the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast on the proposed amendment. Amendments to First
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Under the LBCA and IBKCs articles of incorporation, any action required or permitted to be taken by the shareholders at a meeting may be taken without a meeting if consent in writing setting forth the action so taken shall be signed by all of the shareholders who would be entitled to vote at a meeting for such purpose and filed with the Secretary of IBKC as part of the corporate records. |
Under the TBCA, any action required or permitted to be taken at an annual or special meeting of holders of common stock may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice, and without a vote, if before or after the action all the shareholders entitled to vote consent in writing. |
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Forum Selection Bylaw |
IBKCs bylaws do not require any exclusive forum with respect to legal actions against or involving IBKC. |
First Horizons bylaws provide that the exclusive forum for four specified categories of legal actions against or involving First Horizon, including derivative actions, actions claiming breach of fiduciary duty, actions involving corporation law or First Horizons charter or bylaws, and actions involving the internal affairs legal doctrine, will be a state or federal court located within Shelby County in the State of Tennessee. |
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The validity of the First Horizon common stock and rollover First Horizon preferred stock to be issued in connection with the merger will be passed upon for First Horizon by Charles T. Tuggle, Jr., Executive Vice President and General Counsel of First Horizon and the validity of the rollover First Horizon depositary shares to be issued in connection with the merger will be passed upon for First Horizon by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, New York, New York. As of [ ], 2020 Mr. Tuggle beneficially owned shares of First Horizon common stock and options to acquire shares of First Horizon common stock representing less than one percent (1%) of the total outstanding shares of First Horizon common stock.
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, New York, New York, counsel for First Horizon, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, New York, New York, counsel for IBKC, will provide prior to the effective time opinions regarding certain federal income tax consequences of the merger for First Horizon and IBKC, respectively.
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FIRST HORIZON. The consolidated financial statements of First Horizon and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2018, and managements assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018 have been incorporated by reference herein in reliance upon the reports of KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
IBKC. The consolidated financial statements of IBKC incorporated by reference in IBKCs Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2018 have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report thereon, incorporated by reference therein, and incorporated by reference herein. Such consolidated financial statements are incorporated herein by reference in reliance upon such report given on the authority of that firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
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DEADLINES FOR SUBMITTING SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS
FIRST HORIZON
Proxy Statement Proposals. Under SEC Rule 14a-8, a shareholder desiring to make a proposal to be included in the proxy statement for the 2020 annual meeting of First Horizon shareholders (the First Horizon 2020 annual meeting) must present such proposal to the following address: Corporate Secretary, First Horizon National Corporation, 165 Madison Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38103. Proposals must be made no later than the close of business on November 11, 2019, and must comply with SEC Rule 14a-8 in order for the proposal to be considered for inclusion in First Horizons proxy statement.
Proxy Access. As set forth in the First Horizon bylaws, a shareholder or group of up to twenty (20) shareholders that has held at least three percent (3%) of First Horizons common stock for at least three (3) years is able to submit director nominees for up to twenty percent (20%) of the First Horizon board of directors (but at least two directors) for inclusion in the First Horizon proxy statement if the shareowner(s) and nominee(s) satisfy the requirements specified in the First Horizon bylaws and notice is received between one hundred and fifty (150) and one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days before the anniversary of the date that First Horizon mailed its proxy statement for the prior years annual meeting of shareholders. In order for a nominee to be considered for inclusion in First Horizons proxy statement for the First Horizon 2020 annual meeting, a shareholder must deliver timely notice in writing to the First Horizon Corporate Secretary (at the address above) no earlier than October 12, 2019 and no later than November 11, 2019. The notice must contain the specific information required by Section 3.16 of the First Horizon bylaws. If the First Horizon 2020 annual meeting is not scheduled to be held within thirty (30) days before or thirty (30) days after the first anniversary date of the previous years annual meeting, the nomination must be submitted by the later of the close of business on the date that is on hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the First Horizon 2020 annual meeting date or the tenth day following the date such annual meeting date is first publicly announced or disclosed.
Other Proposals and Nominations. Sections 2.8 and 3.6 of the First Horizon bylaws provide that a shareholder who wishes to bring before a shareholder meeting a director nomination or other proposal, outside the processes that permit them to be included in First Horizons proxy statement, must comply with certain procedures. These procedures require written notification to First Horizon, generally not less than ninety (90) nor more than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the date of the shareholder meeting. Such shareholder proposals and nominations must be submitted to the Corporate Secretary. Section 2.4 of First Horizons bylaws provides that the annual meeting of shareholders will be held each year on the date and at the time fixed by the First Horizon board of directors. The board of directors has determined that the First Horizon 2020 annual meeting will be held on April 28, 2020. Thus, shareholder proposals and director nominations submitted outside the processes that permit them to be included in First Horizons proxy statement must be submitted to the Corporate Secretary between December 30, 2019 and January 29, 2020, or the proposals will be considered untimely. If First Horizon gives fewer than one hundred (100) days notice or public disclosure of a shareholder meeting date to shareholders, then it must receive the shareholder notification not later than ten (10) days after the earlier of the date notice of the shareholders meeting was mailed or publicly disclosed. Untimely proposals may be excluded by the Chairman of the First Horizon board of directors or First Horizons proxies may exercise their discretion and vote on these matters in a manner they determine to be appropriate.
IBKC
Proxy Statement Proposals. Under SEC Rules, any proposal which a shareholder wishes to have included in the proxy statement for the 2020 annual meeting of IBKC shareholders (the IBKC 2020 annual meeting) must be in compliance with SEC Rule 14a-8 and received no later than the close of business on November 29, 2019 to the following address: IBERIABANK Corporation, 200 West Congress Street, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501, Attention: Robert B. Worley, Jr.
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Proxy Access. As set forth in the IBKC articles of incorporation, any shareholder entitled to vote at IBKCs annual meeting is able to submit directors nominees for inclusion in the IBKC proxy statement if the shareholder and nominee(s) satisfy the requirements specified in the IBKC articles of incorporation and notice is received not later than sixty (60) days prior to the anniversary date of the immediately preceding annual meeting of stockholders of the Corporation. In order for a nominee to be considered for inclusion in IBKCs proxy statement for the IBKC 2020 annual meeting, a shareholder must deliver timely notice in writing to the IBKC Secretary (at the address above) no later than March 8, 2020. The notice must contain the specific information required by Article 6F of the IBKC articles of incorporation.
Other Proposals and Nominations. Under the IBKC articles of incorporation, for business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a shareholder, a shareholder must deliver timely notice in writing to the IBKC Secretary (at the address above) no later than sixty (60) days prior to the anniversary date of the immediately preceding annual meeting of stockholders of the Corporation. The notice must contain the notice and informational requirements described under Article 9D of the IBKC articles of incorporation and applicable SEC proxy rules. The Board of Directors may reject any stockholder proposal not timely made in accordance with the terms of Article 9D of the IBKC articles of incorporation. For the IBKC 2020 annual meeting, such notice must be delivered no later than March 8, 2020.
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
First Horizon and IBKC file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, including both First Horizon and IBKC, which can be accessed at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, documents filed with the SEC by First Horizon, including the registration statement on Form S-4, of which this joint proxy statement/prospectus forms a part, will be available free of charge by accessing First Horizons website at https://www.firsthorizon.com/ at the link About Us, then under the headings Investor Relations, then SEC Filings, then Documents, or, alternatively, by directing a request by telephone or mail to First Horizon National Corporation, 165 Madison Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38103, (901) 523-4444, and documents filed with the SEC by IBKC will be available free of charge by accessing IBKCs website at http://www.iberiabank.com/ under the tab About Us, and then under the heading Investor Relations or, alternatively, by directing a request by telephone or mail to IBERIABANK Corporation, 200 West Congress Street, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501, (337) 521-4003. The web addresses of the SEC, First Horizon and IBKC are included as inactive textual references only. Except as specifically incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus, information on those web sites is not part of this joint proxy statement/prospectus.
First Horizon has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 under the Securities Act with the SEC with respect to First Horizons securities to be issued in the merger. This document constitutes the prospectus of First Horizon filed as part of the registration statement. This document does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement because certain parts of the registration statement are omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. The registration statement and its exhibits are available for inspection and copying as set forth above.
Statements contained in this joint proxy statement/prospectus, or in any document incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding the contents of any contract or other document, are not necessarily complete, and each such statement is qualified in its entirety by reference to that contract or other document filed as an exhibit with the SEC. The SEC allows First Horizon and IBKC to incorporate by reference into this document documents filed with the SEC by First Horizon and IBKC. This means that the companies can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents. The information incorporated by reference is considered to be a part of this document, and later information that we file with the SEC will update and supersede that information. First Horizon and IBKC incorporate by reference the documents listed below and
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any documents filed by First Horizon or IBKC under Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the date of this document and before the date of our meetings:
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Periods Covered or Date of Filing with the SEC |
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Annual Report on Form 10-K |
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, filed on February 28, 2019 |
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Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q |
Quarter ended September 30, 2019, filed on November 8, 2019; quarter ended June 30, 2019, filed on August 7, 2019; and quarter ended March 31, 2019, filed on May 8, 2019 |
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Current Reports on Form 8-K |
Filed November 8, 2019, November 7, 2019, November 4, 2019, June 11, 2019, April 24, 2019, and January 29, 2019 (other than the portions of those documents not deemed to be filed) |
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Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A |
Filed March 11, 2019 |
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The description of First Horizons common stock and preferred stock contained in First Horizons registration statements filed under Section 12 of the Exchange Act and any amendment or report filed for the purpose of updating those descriptions |
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Fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, filed on February 22, 2019 |
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Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q |
Quarter ended September 30, 2019, filed on November 8, 2019; quarter ended June 30, 2019, filed August 7, 2019; and quarter ended March 31, 2019, filed May 8, 2019 |
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Filed November 7, 2019, November 4, 2019, May 15, 2019, May 8, 2019, April 4, 2019, March 29, 2019, and March 20, 2019 (other than the portions of those documents not deemed to be filed) |
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You may request a copy of the documents incorporated by reference into this document. Requests for documents should be directed to:
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IBERIABANK Corporation |
This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, the securities offered by this document, or the solicitation of a proxy, in any jurisdiction to or from any person to whom or from whom it is unlawful to make such offer, solicitation of an offer or proxy solicitation in such jurisdiction. Neither the delivery of this document nor any distribution of securities pursuant to this document shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in the information set forth or incorporated into this document by reference or in our affairs since the date of this document. The information contained in this document with respect to First Horizon was provided by First Horizon and the information contained in this document with respect to IBKC was provided by IBKC.
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EXECUTION VERSION
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
by and between
FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION
and
IBERIABANK CORPORATION
Dated as of November 3, 2019
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The Merger |
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Closing |
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Effective Time |
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Effects of the Merger |
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Conversion of IBKC Common Stock |
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First Horizon Stock |
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IBKC Preferred Stock |
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Treatment of IBKC Equity Awards |
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Charter of Surviving Entity |
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Bylaws of Surviving Entity |
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Tax Consequences |
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Bank Merger |
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First Horizon to Make Consideration Available |
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Exchange of Shares |
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Corporate Organization |
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Capitalization |
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Authority; No Violation |
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Consents and Approvals |
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Reports |
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Financial Statements |
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Brokers Fees |
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Absence of Certain Changes or Events |
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Legal and Regulatory Proceedings |
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Taxes and Tax Returns |
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Employees |
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SEC Reports |
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Certain Contracts |
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Agreements with Regulatory Agencies |
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Environmental Matters |
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Investment Securities and Commodities |
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Real Property |
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Intellectual Property |
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Related Party Transactions |
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State Takeover Laws |
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Reorganization |
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Opinion |
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IBKC Information |
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Loan Portfolio |
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Insurance |
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Investment Advisor Subsidiaries |
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Insurance Subsidiaries |
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Broker-Dealer Subsidiaries |
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No Other Representations or Warranties |
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Reports |
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Financial Statements |
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Taxes and Tax Returns |
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Employees |
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Environmental Matters |
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Reorganization |
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Opinion |
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First Horizon Information |
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Loan Portfolio |
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Insurance |
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Forbearances |
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Access to Information; Confidentiality |
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Shareholders Approvals |
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Legal Conditions to Merger |
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Stock Exchange Listing |
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Indemnification; Directors and Officers Insurance |
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Additional Agreements |
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Advice of Changes |
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Dividends |
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Shareholder Litigation |
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Corporate Governance; Headquarters |
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Public Announcements |
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Change of Method |
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Restructuring Efforts |
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Takeover Statutes |
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Treatment of IBKC Indebtedness |
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IBKC Series D Preferred Stock |
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Exemption from Liability Under Section 16(b) |
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Conditions to Each Partys Obligation to Effect the Merger |
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Conditions to Obligations of First Horizon |
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Conditions to Obligations of IBKC |
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Extension; Waiver |
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Expenses |
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Notices |
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Interpretation |
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Counterparts |
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Entire Agreement |
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Waiver of Jury Trial |
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Specific Performance |
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Severability |
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Confidential Supervisory Information |
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Delivery by Facsimile or Electronic Transmission |
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Bank Merger Act |
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First Horizon Bylaws |
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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, dated as of November 3, 2019 (this Agreement), by and between First Horizon National Corporation, a Tennessee corporation (First Horizon), and IBERIABANK Corporation, a Louisiana corporation (IBKC).
RECITALS
A. The Boards of Directors of First Horizon and IBKC have determined that it is in the best interests of their respective companies and their shareholders to consummate the strategic business combination transaction provided for in this Agreement, pursuant to which IBKC will, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, merge with and into First Horizon (the Merger), so that First Horizon is the surviving entity (in such capacity, the Surviving Entity) in the Merger.
B. In furtherance thereof, the respective Boards of Directors of First Horizon and IBKC have approved the Merger and adopted this Agreement and have resolved to submit this Agreement to their respective shareholders for approval and to recommend that their respective shareholders approve this Agreement.
C. For federal income tax purposes, it is intended that the Merger shall qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), and this Agreement is intended to be and is adopted as a plan of reorganization for purposes of Sections 354 and 361 of the Code.
D. In this Agreement, the parties desire to make certain representations, warranties and agreements in connection with the Merger and also to prescribe certain conditions to the Merger.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, representations, warranties and agreements contained in this Agreement, and intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
THE MERGER
1.1 The Merger. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, in accordance with the Tennessee Business Corporation Act (the TBCA) and the Louisiana Business Corporation Act (the LBCA), at the Effective Time, IBKC shall merge with and into First Horizon pursuant to this Agreement. First Horizon shall be the Surviving Entity, and shall continue its corporate existence under the laws of the State of Tennessee. Upon consummation of the Merger, the separate corporate existence of IBKC shall terminate.
1.2 Closing. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the closing of the Merger (the Closing) will take place by electronic exchange of documents at 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on a date which shall be no later than three (3) business days after the satisfaction or waiver (subject to applicable law) of all of the conditions set forth in Article VII hereof (other than those conditions that by their nature can only be satisfied at the Closing, but subject to the satisfaction or waiver thereof), unless another date, time or place is agreed to in writing by IBKC and First Horizon. The date on which the Closing occurs is referred to as the Closing Date.
1.3 Effective Time. On or (if agreed by IBKC and First Horizon) prior to the Closing Date, First Horizon and IBKC, respectively, shall cause to be filed articles of merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Tennessee (the Tennessee Secretary) and articles of merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Louisiana (the Louisiana Secretary) (collectively, the Articles of Merger). The Merger shall become effective at such time as specified in the Articles of Merger in accordance with the relevant provisions of the TBCA and LBCA, or at such other time as shall be provided by applicable law (such time hereinafter referred to as the Effective Time).
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1.4 Effects of the Merger. At and after the Effective Time, the Merger shall have the effects set forth in the applicable provisions of the TBCA, the LBCA and this Agreement.
1.5 Conversion of IBKC Common Stock. At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of First Horizon, IBKC or the holder of any securities of First Horizon or IBKC:
(a) Subject to Section 2.2(e), each share of the common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of IBKC issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (the IBKC Common Stock), except for shares of IBKC Common Stock owned by IBKC or First Horizon (in each case, other than shares of IBKC Common Stock (i) held in trust accounts, managed accounts, mutual funds and the like, or otherwise held in a fiduciary or agency capacity, that are beneficially owned by third parties, or (ii) held, directly or indirectly, by IBKC or First Horizon in respect of debts previously contracted), shall be converted into the right to receive 4.584 shares (the Exchange Ratio; and such shares, the Merger Consideration) of the common stock, par value $0.625, of First Horizon (the First Horizon Common Stock); it being understood that at and after the Effective Time, pursuant to Section 1.6, the First Horizon Common Stock, including the shares issued to former holders of IBKC Common Stock, shall be the common stock of the Surviving Entity.
(b) All of the shares of IBKC Common Stock converted into the right to receive the Merger Consideration pursuant to this Article I shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be cancelled and shall cease to exist as of the Effective Time, and each certificate (each, an Old Certificate; it being understood that any reference herein to Old Certificate shall be deemed to include reference to book-entry account statements relating to the ownership of shares of IBKC Common Stock) previously representing any such shares of IBKC Common Stock shall thereafter represent only the right to receive (i) a New Certificate representing the number of whole shares of First Horizon Common Stock that such shares of IBKC Common Stock have been converted into the right to receive, (ii) cash in lieu of fractional shares which the shares of IBKC Common Stock represented by such Old Certificate have been converted into the right to receive pursuant to this Section 1.5 and Section 2.2(e), without any interest thereon, and (iii) any dividends or distributions that the holder thereof has the right to receive pursuant to Section 2.2, in each case, without any interest thereon. If, prior to the Effective Time, the outstanding shares of First Horizon Common Stock or IBKC Common Stock shall have been increased, decreased, changed into or exchanged for a different number or kind of shares or securities as a result of a reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, stock dividend, stock split, reverse stock split or other similar change in capitalization, or there shall be any extraordinary dividend or distribution, an appropriate and proportionate adjustment shall be made to the Exchange Ratio to give First Horizon and the holders of IBKC Common Stock the same economic effect as contemplated by this Agreement prior to such event; provided, that nothing contained in this sentence shall be construed to permit IBKC or First Horizon to take any action with respect to its securities or otherwise that is prohibited by the terms of this Agreement.
(c) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, at the Effective Time, all shares of IBKC Common Stock that are owned by IBKC or First Horizon (in each case, other than shares of IBKC Common Stock (i) held in trust accounts, managed accounts, mutual funds and the like, or otherwise held in a fiduciary or agency capacity, that are beneficially owned by third parties, or (ii) held, directly or indirectly, by IBKC or First Horizon in respect of debts previously contracted) shall be cancelled and shall cease to exist and no First Horizon Common Stock or other consideration shall be delivered in exchange therefor.
1.6 First Horizon Stock. At and after the Effective Time, each share of First Horizon Common Stock and each share of First Horizon Preferred Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall remain an issued and outstanding share of common stock or preferred stock, as applicable, of the Surviving Entity and shall not be affected by the Merger.
1.7 IBKC Preferred Stock. At the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of First Horizon, IBKC or the holder of any securities of First Horizon or IBKC:
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(a) Each share of 6.625% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, par value $1.00 per share, of IBKC (IBKC Series B Preferred Stock) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, other than Dissenting Shares, shall be converted into the right to receive a share of a newly created series of preferred stock of First Horizon having the same terms (taking into account that IBKC will not be the surviving entity in the Merger and, if the Closing Date is after August 1, 2020, with the Optional Redemption (as defined in Article 4, Section D of the IBKC Articles), beginning on a date that is five years after the Closing Date) as the IBKC Series B Preferred Stock (all shares of such newly created series, collectively, the First Horizon Series B Preferred Stock) and, upon such conversion, the IBKC Series B Preferred Stock shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be cancelled and shall cease to exist as of the Effective Time.
(b) Each share of 6.60% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C, par value $1.00 per share, of IBKC (IBKC Series C Preferred Stock) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, other than Dissenting Shares, shall be converted into the right to receive a share of a newly created series of preferred stock of First Horizon having the same terms (taking into account that IBKC will not be the surviving entity in the Merger) as the IBKC Series C Preferred Stock (all shares of such newly created series, collectively, the First Horizon Series C Preferred Stock) and, upon such conversion, the IBKC Series C Preferred Stock shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be cancelled and shall cease to exist as of the Effective Time.
(c) Each share of 6.100% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series D, par value $1.00 per share, of IBKC (IBKC Series D Preferred Stock, and together with the IBKC Series B Preferred Stock and IBKC Series C Preferred Stock, the IBKC Preferred Stock) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, other than Dissenting Shares, shall be converted into the right to receive a share of a newly created series of preferred stock of First Horizon having identical powers, preferences and special rights as the IBKC Series D Preferred Stock (all shares of such newly created series, collectively, the First Horizon Series D Preferred Stock, and collectively with the First Horizon Series B Preferred Stock and First Horizon Series C Preferred Stock, the New First Horizon Preferred Stock) and, upon such conversion, the IBKC Series D Preferred Stock shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be cancelled and shall cease to exist as of the Effective Time.
(d) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 1.7 to the contrary, all shares of IBKC Preferred Stock that are issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time and are held by a holder of IBKC Preferred Stock who exercises appraisal rights in respect of such shares when and in the manner required under Part 13 of the LBCA (Dissenting Shares), shall not be converted as provided in Sections 1.7(a), 1.7(b) or 1.7(c), as applicable, but instead, such holder shall be entitled only to such rights as are granted with respect to the payment of the fair value of such shares under the applicable provisions of Part 13 of the LBCA (and at the Effective Time, such Dissenting Shares shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be cancelled and shall cease to exist, and such holder shall cease to have any rights with respect thereto, except the rights provided for pursuant to the applicable provisions of Part 13 of the LBCA and this Section 1.7(d)), unless and until such holder shall have failed to perfect or effectively withdrawn or lost rights to demand or receive the fair value of such shares under the LBCA. If, after the Effective Time, any holder of Dissenting Shares fails to perfect or effectively withdraws or loses the right to dissent, the applicable Dissenting Shares will thereupon be treated as though such shares had been converted into shares of New First Horizon Preferred Stock pursuant to this Section 1.7. If any holder of shares of IBKC Preferred Stock provides notice to IBKC of such holders intent to demand or receive fair value of such shares under the LBCA, IBKC will promptly give First Horizon notice thereof (and of any other instruments served pursuant to Part 13 of the LBCA), and First Horizon will have the right to participate in all negotiations and proceedings with respect to any such demands. IBKC will not, except with the prior written consent of First Horizon, voluntarily make any payment with respect to, or settle or offer to settle, any such demand.
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1.8 Treatment of IBKC Equity Awards.
(a) At the Effective Time, any vesting conditions applicable to each option to purchase shares of IBKC Common Stock (an IBKC Stock Option) that is outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be deemed satisfied and accelerate in full and each IBKC Stock Option shall, automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof, be converted into an option (a First Horizon Stock Option) to purchase (i) that number of shares of First Horizon Common Stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) equal to the product of (A) the total number of shares of IBKC Common Stock subject to such IBKC Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time multiplied by (B) the Exchange Ratio (as adjusted if necessary pursuant to the last sentence of Section 1.5(b)), (ii) at an exercise price per share of First Horizon Common Stock (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to the quotient of (A) the exercise price per share of IBKC Common Stock of such IBKC Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time divided by (B) the Exchange Ratio (as adjusted if necessary pursuant to the last sentence of Section 1.5(b)); provided, however, that the exercise price and the number of shares of First Horizon Common Stock purchasable pursuant to the IBKC Stock Options shall be determined in a manner consistent with the requirements of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code; provided, further, that in the case of any IBKC Stock Option to which Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code applies, the exercise price and the number of shares of First Horizon Common Stock purchasable pursuant to such option shall be determined in accordance with the foregoing, subject to such adjustments as are necessary in order to satisfy the requirements of Section 424(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Except as expressly provided in this Section 1.8(a), each such First Horizon Stock Option shall be subject to the same terms and conditions (including exercisability and forfeiture terms), after giving effect to any change in control provisions under the applicable IBKC equity incentive plan or award agreement, as applied to the corresponding IBKC Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time.
(b) At the Effective Time, any vesting conditions applicable to each award in respect of a share of IBKC Common Stock subject to vesting, repurchase or other lapse restriction (an IBKC Restricted Stock Award) that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be deemed satisfied and accelerate in full and each IBKC Restricted Stock Award shall, automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof, be cancelled and shall only entitle the holder to receive immediately following the Effective Time, the Merger Consideration (less applicable Taxes required to be withheld with respect to such vesting).
(c) At the Effective Time, (i) any vesting conditions applicable to each performance stock unit award in respect of shares of IBKC Common Stock (an IBKC PSU Award) that is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall, automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof, accelerate in full, and (ii) each IBKC PSU Award shall, automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof, be cancelled and shall only entitle the holder to receive (without interest), immediately following the Effective Time, an amount of Merger Consideration (less applicable Taxes required to be withheld with respect to such vesting) equal to (x) the number of shares of IBKC Common Stock subject to such IBKC PSU Award immediately prior to the Effective Time (including any applicable dividend equivalents) based on the greater of (A) the target performance level, or (B) the actual performance level through September 30, 2019 as reasonably determined by the compensation committee of the IBKC Board of Directors (the IBKC Compensation Committee), multiplied by (y) the Exchange Ratio (as adjusted if necessary pursuant to the last sentence of Section 1.5(b)); provided, that, with respect to any IBKC PSU Award that constitutes nonqualified deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code and that is not permitted to be paid at the Effective Time without triggering a Tax or penalty under Section 409A of the Code, such payment shall be made at the earliest time permitted under the applicable IBKC equity incentive plan and award agreement that will not trigger a Tax or penalty under Section 409A of the Code.
(d) At the Effective Time, each phantom stock award in respect of shares of IBKC Common Stock (an IBKC Phantom Stock Award) that is outstanding and unvested immediately prior to the Effective Time shall, automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder
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thereof, vest and be cancelled and automatically entitle the holder of such IBKC Phantom Stock Award to receive (without interest), on the first regularly scheduled payroll date of First Horizon following the Closing Date, an amount in cash (rounded to the nearest cent and less applicable Taxes required to be withheld with respect to such vesting) determined by multiplying (i) the closing price of one share of First Horizon Common Stock on the Closing Date by (ii) the number of shares of First Horizon Common Stock underlying such IBKC Phantom Stock Award (as determined by multiplying (x) the number of shares of IBKC Common Stock (including any applicable dividend equivalents) underlying such IBKC Phantom Stock Award by (y) the Exchange Ratio) (the Phantom Stock Consideration); provided, that, to the extent a holder of IBKC Phantom Stock Awards has made a deferral election in respect of payments pursuant to such IBKC Phantom Stock Awards, the applicable portion of the Phantom Stock Consideration shall be credited to such holders deferred compensation account under IBKCs Executive Nonqualified Excess Plan.
(e) At or prior to the Effective Time, IBKC, the Board of Directors of IBKC and the IBKC Compensation Committee, as applicable, shall adopt any resolutions and take any actions that are necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Section 1.8 and provide for the deduction, withholding and remittance of any Taxes or amounts required under applicable law.
(f) As of the Effective Time, the number and kind of shares available for issuance under each IBKC equity or equity-based incentive plan shall be adjusted to reflect First Horizon Common Stock in accordance with the provisions of the applicable plan.
(g) First Horizon shall take all corporate actions that are necessary for the treatment of the IBKC Equity Awards pursuant to Section 1.8(a) through 1.8(d) and Section 1.8(h), including the reservation, issuance and listing of First Horizon Common Stock as necessary to effect the transactions contemplated by this Section 1.8. As soon as practicable following the Effective Time, First Horizon shall file with the SEC a post-effective amendment to the Form S-4 or a registration statement on Form S-8 (or any successor or other appropriate form) with respect to the shares of First Horizon Common Stock underlying such IBKC Equity Awards (other than the IBKC Phantom Stock Awards), and shall use reasonable best efforts to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement for so long as the relevant IBKC equity incentive plans remain in effect and such registration of shares of First Horizon Common Stock issuable thereunder continues to be required.
(h) Notwithstanding anything in Section 1.8(a) through Section 1.8(e) to the contrary, but subject to Section 5.2(b), (i) to the extent the terms of any IBKC Equity Award granted on or after the date of this Agreement and not in violation of this Agreement expressly provides for treatment in connection with the occurrence of the Effective Time that is different from the treatment prescribed by this Section 1.8, or (ii) as mutually agreed by the parties and a holder of any IBKC Equity Award, then in each case, the terms of such IBKC Equity Award or mutual agreement, as applicable, shall control (and the applicable provisions of this Section 1.8 shall not apply); provided, that such IBKC Equity Award shall automatically and without any required action on the part of the holder thereof, cease to represent an equity award denominated in shares of IBKC Common Stock and shall be converted into an equity award denominated in shares of First Horizon Common Stock (a Converted Equity Award). The number of shares of First Horizon Common Stock subject to each such Converted Equity Award shall equal the product (with the result rounded down to the nearest whole number) of (i) the number of shares of IBKC Common Stock subject to such IBKC Equity Award immediately prior to the Effective Time multiplied by (ii) the Exchange Ratio (as adjusted if necessary pursuant to the last sentence of Section 1.5(b)); provided, that to the extent any Converted Equity Award is an IBKC Stock Option (a Converted Stock Option), the exercise price per share of such Converted Stock Option shall be equal to the quotient (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) of (A) the exercise price per share of IBKC Common Stock of such IBKC Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time divided by (B) the Exchange Ratio (as adjusted if necessary pursuant to the last sentence of Section 1.5(b)); and provided, however, that the exercise price and the number of shares of First Horizon Common Stock purchasable pursuant to the Converted Stock Options shall be determined in a manner consistent with the requirements of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code; provided, further, that in the case of any IBKC Stock
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Option to which Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code applies, the exercise price and the number of shares of First Horizon Common Stock purchasable pursuant to such option shall be determined in accordance with the foregoing, subject to such adjustments as are necessary in order to satisfy the requirements of Section 424(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
1.9 Charter of Surviving Entity. At the Effective Time, the charter of First Horizon, as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time, as amended pursuant to Section 6.20 and for the filing of the terms of the New First Horizon Preferred Stock, shall be the charter of the Surviving Entity until thereafter amended in accordance with applicable law.
1.10 Bylaws of Surviving Entity. At the Effective Time, the bylaws of First Horizon, as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time, as amended as set forth in Exhibit A (such amendment, the First Horizon Bylaw Amendment), shall be the bylaws of the Surviving Entity until thereafter amended in accordance with applicable law.
1.11 Tax Consequences. It is intended that the Merger shall qualify as a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code, and that this Agreement is intended to be and is adopted as a plan of reorganization for the purposes of Sections 354 and 361 of the Code.
1.12 Bank Merger. At the Bank Merger Effective Time (as defined below) IBERIABANK, a Louisiana-chartered bank and Subsidiary of IBKC (IBERIABANK), will merge with and into First Horizon Bank, a Tennessee-chartered bank and Subsidiary of First Horizon (First Horizon Bank) (the Bank Merger). First Horizon Bank shall be the surviving entity in the Bank Merger and, following the Bank Merger, the separate corporate existence of IBERIABANK shall cease. The Bank Merger shall be implemented pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger in form and substance agreed by First Horizon and IBKC, which shall be customary for mergers similar to the Bank Merger (the Bank Merger Agreement), which shall be entered into by First Horizon Bank and IBERIABANK promptly after the date of this Agreement. Each of First Horizon and IBKC shall approve the Bank Merger Agreement and the Bank Merger as the sole voting shareholder of First Horizon Bank and IBERIABANK, respectively, and First Horizon and IBKC shall, and shall cause First Horizon Bank and IBERIABANK, respectively, to, execute certificates or articles of merger and such other agreements, documents and certificates as are necessary to make the Bank Merger effective (Bank Merger Certificates) at the Bank Merger Effective Time. The Bank Merger shall become effective promptly following the Effective Time or at such later time and date as specified in the Bank Merger Agreement in accordance with applicable law (the Bank Merger Effective Time).
ARTICLE II
EXCHANGE OF SHARES
2.1 First Horizon to Make Consideration Available. At or prior to the Effective Time, First Horizon shall deposit, or shall cause to be deposited, with a bank or trust company mutually agreed upon by First Horizon and IBKC (the Exchange Agent), for exchange in accordance with this Article II for the benefit of the holders of Old Certificates (which for purposes of this Article II shall be deemed to include certificates or book-entry account statements representing shares of IBKC Preferred Stock), certificates or, at First Horizons option, evidence in book-entry form, representing shares of First Horizon Common Stock or New First Horizon Preferred Stock to be issued pursuant to Section 1.5 and Section 1.7, respectively (collectively, referred to herein as New Certificates), and cash in lieu of any fractional shares to be paid pursuant to Section 2.2(e) (such cash and New Certificates, together with any dividends or distributions with respect to shares of First Horizon Common Stock or New First Horizon Preferred Stock payable in accordance with Section 2.2(b), being hereinafter referred to as the Exchange Fund).
2.2 Exchange of Shares.
(a) As promptly as practicable after the Effective Time, but in no event later than five (5) business days thereafter, First Horizon shall cause the Exchange Agent to mail to each holder of record of
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one or more Old Certificates representing shares of IBKC Common Stock or IBKC Preferred Stock immediately prior to the Effective Time that have been converted at the Effective Time into the right to receive First Horizon Common Stock or New First Horizon Preferred Stock, as applicable, pursuant to Article I, a letter of transmittal (which shall specify that delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title to the Old Certificates shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the Old Certificates to the Exchange Agent) and instructions for use in effecting the surrender of the Old Certificates in exchange for New Certificates representing the number of whole shares of First Horizon Common Stock and any cash in lieu of fractional shares or shares of New First Horizon Preferred Stock, as applicable, which the shares of IBKC Common Stock or IBKC Preferred Stock represented by such Old Certificate or Old Certificates shall have been converted into the right to receive pursuant to this Agreement as well as any dividends or distributions to be paid pursuant to Section 2.2(b). Upon proper surrender of an Old Certificate or Old Certificates for exchange and cancellation to the Exchange Agent, together with such properly completed letter of transmittal, duly executed, the holder of such Old Certificate or Old Certificates shall be entitled to receive in exchange therefor, as applicable, (i) (A) a New Certificate representing that number of whole shares of First Horizon Common Stock to which such holder of IBKC Common Stock shall have become entitled pursuant to the provisions of Article I, and (B) a check representing the amount of (x) any cash in lieu of fractional shares which such holder has the right to receive in respect of the Old Certificate or Old Certificates surrendered pursuant to the provisions of this Article II, and (y) any dividends or distributions which the holder thereof has the right to receive pursuant to Section 2.2(b), or (ii) (A) a New Certificate representing that number of shares of New First Horizon Preferred Stock to which such holder of IBKC Preferred Stock shall have become entitled pursuant to the provisions of Article I, and (B) a check representing the amount of any dividends or distributions which the holder thereof has the right to receive pursuant to Section 2.2(b), and the Old Certificate or Old Certificates so surrendered shall forthwith be cancelled. No interest will be paid or accrued on any cash in lieu of fractional shares or dividends or distributions payable to holders of Old Certificates. Until surrendered as contemplated by this Section 2.2, each Old Certificate shall be deemed at any time after the Effective Time to represent only the right to receive, upon surrender, the number of whole shares of First Horizon Common Stock or shares of New First Horizon Preferred Stock which the shares of IBKC Common Stock or IBKC Preferred Stock, as applicable, represented by such Old Certificate have been converted into the right to receive and any cash in lieu of fractional shares or in respect of dividends or distributions as contemplated by this Section 2.2.
(b) No dividends or other distributions declared with respect to First Horizon Common Stock or New First Horizon Preferred Stock shall be paid to the holder of any unsurrendered Old Certificate until the holder thereof shall surrender such Old Certificate in accordance with this Article II. After the surrender of an Old Certificate in accordance with this Article II, the record holder thereof shall be entitled to receive any such dividends or other distributions, without any interest thereon, which theretofore had become payable with respect to the whole shares of First Horizon Common Stock or shares of New First Horizon Preferred Stock that the shares of IBKC Common Stock or IBKC Preferred Stock, as applicable, represented by such Old Certificate have been converted into the right to receive.
(c) If any New Certificate representing shares of First Horizon Common Stock or New First Horizon Preferred Stock is to be issued in a name other than that in which the Old Certificate or Old Certificates surrendered in exchange therefor is or are registered, it shall be a condition of the issuance thereof that the Old Certificate or Old Certificates so surrendered shall be properly endorsed (or accompanied by an appropriate instrument of transfer) and otherwise in proper form for transfer, and that the person requesting such exchange shall pay to the Exchange Agent in advance any transfer or other similar Taxes required by reason of the issuance of a New Certificate representing shares of First Horizon Common Stock or New First Horizon Preferred Stock in any name other than that of the registered holder of the Old Certificate or Old Certificates surrendered, or required for any other reason, or shall establish to the satisfaction of the Exchange Agent that such Tax has been paid or is not payable.
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(d) After the Effective Time, there shall be no transfers on the stock transfer books of IBKC of the shares of IBKC Common Stock or IBKC Preferred Stock that were issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time. If, after the Effective Time, Old Certificates representing such shares are presented for transfer to the Exchange Agent, they shall be cancelled and exchanged for New Certificates representing shares of First Horizon Common Stock or New First Horizon Preferred Stock, cash in lieu of fractional shares and dividends or distributions as contemplated by this Section 2.2, as applicable.
(e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, no New Certificates or scrip representing fractional shares of First Horizon Common Stock shall be issued upon the surrender for exchange of Old Certificates, no dividend or distribution with respect to First Horizon Common Stock shall be payable on or with respect to any fractional share, and such fractional share interests shall not entitle the owner thereof to vote or to any other rights of a shareholder of First Horizon. In lieu of the issuance of any such fractional share, First Horizon shall pay to each former holder of IBKC Common Stock who otherwise would be entitled to receive such fractional share an amount in cash (rounded to the nearest cent) determined by multiplying (i) the average of the closing-sale prices of First Horizon Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange (the NYSE) as reported by The Wall Street Journal for the consecutive period of five (5) full trading days ending on the day preceding the Closing Date by (ii) the fraction of a share (after taking into account all shares of IBKC Common Stock held by such holder immediately prior to the Effective Time and rounded to the nearest one-thousandth when expressed in decimal form) of First Horizon Common Stock which such holder would otherwise be entitled to receive pursuant to Section 1.5. The parties acknowledge that payment of such cash consideration in lieu of issuing fractional shares is not separately bargained-for consideration, but merely represents a mechanical rounding off for purposes of avoiding the expense and inconvenience that would otherwise be caused by the issuance of fractional shares.
(f) Any portion of the Exchange Fund that remains unclaimed by the shareholders of IBKC for twelve (12) months after the Effective Time shall be paid to the Surviving Entity. Any former holders of IBKC Common Stock or IBKC Preferred Stock who have not theretofore complied with this Article II shall thereafter look only to the Surviving Entity for payment of the shares of First Horizon Common Stock, cash in lieu of any fractional shares and any unpaid dividends and distributions on the First Horizon Common Stock deliverable in respect of each former share of IBKC Common Stock such holder holds as determined pursuant to this Agreement, or the shares of New First Horizon Preferred Stock and any unpaid dividends and distributions on the New First Horizon Preferred Stock deliverable in respect of each former share of IBKC Preferred Stock such holder holds as determined pursuant to this Agreement, in each case, without any interest thereon. Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of First Horizon, IBKC, the Surviving Entity, the Exchange Agent or any other person shall be liable to any former holder of shares of IBKC Common Stock or IBKC Preferred Stock for any amount delivered in good faith to a public official pursuant to applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar laws.
(g) First Horizon shall be entitled to deduct and withhold, or cause the Exchange Agent to deduct and withhold, from any cash in lieu of fractional shares of First Horizon Common Stock, cash dividends or distributions payable pursuant to this Section 2.2 or any other amounts otherwise payable pursuant to this Agreement to any holder of IBKC Common Stock, IBKC Preferred Stock or IBKC Equity Awards, such amounts as it is required to deduct and withhold with respect to the making of such payment under the Code or any provision of state, local or foreign Tax law. To the extent that amounts are so withheld by First Horizon or the Exchange Agent, as the case may be, and paid over to the appropriate Governmental Entity, the withheld amounts shall be treated for all purposes of this Agreement as having been paid to the holder of IBKC Common Stock, IBKC Preferred Stock or IBKC Equity Awards in respect of which the deduction and withholding was made by First Horizon or the Exchange Agent, as the case may be.
(h) In the event any Old Certificate shall have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming such Old Certificate to be lost, stolen or destroyed and, if required by First Horizon or the Exchange Agent, the posting by such person of a bond in
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such amount as First Horizon or the Exchange Agent may determine is reasonably necessary as indemnity against any claim that may be made against it with respect to such Old Certificate, the Exchange Agent will issue in exchange for such lost, stolen or destroyed Old Certificate the shares of First Horizon Common Stock and any cash in lieu of fractional shares, or the shares of New First Horizon Preferred Stock, as applicable, and dividends or distributions, deliverable in respect thereof pursuant to this Agreement.