Shareholders' Equity

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Equity [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity

NOTE 27 – Shareholders’ Equity

Share Repurchase Program

We have an ongoing authorization from the Board of Directors to repurchase our common stock in the open market or in negotiated transactions. At December 31, 2021, the maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under this plan was 10.8 million. The repurchase program has no expiration date. These purchases may be made on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, depending upon market conditions and other factors. Repurchased shares may be used to meet obligations under our employee benefit plans and for general corporate purposes. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we repurchased $172.7 million or 2.5 million shares using existing Board authorizations at an average price of $69.53 per share to meet obligations under our company’s employee benefit plans and for general corporate purposes. During the year ended December 31, 2020, we repurchased $58.3 million or 1.7 million shares using existing Board authorizations at an average price of $33.35 per share to meet obligations under our company’s employee benefit plans and for general corporate purposes.

Issuance of Common Stock from Treasury

During the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, we issued 2.6 million and 1.6 million shares, respectively, of common stock from treasury primarily as a result of vesting and exercise transactions under our incentive stock award plans.

On November 1, 2021, we issued approximately 1.2 million shares from treasury for the acquisition of Vining Sparks. See Note 3 in the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the acquisition.

Issuance of Preferred Stock

On May 19, 2020, the Company issued $225.0 million of 6.125% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C, $1.00 par value, with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share (equivalent to $25 liquidation preference per depositary share), which included the sale of $25.0 million of Series C Preferred, pursuant to the over-allotment option.

When, as, and if declared by the board of directors of the Company, dividends will be payable at an annual rate of 6.125%, payable quarterly, in arrears. The Company may redeem the Series C preferred stock at its option, subject to regulatory approval, on or after June 15, 2025.

On July 22, 2021, the Company completed an underwritten registered public offering of $300.0 million of 4.50% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series D, $1.00 par value, with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share (equivalent to $25 liquidation preference per depositary share).

When, as, and if declared by the board of directors of the Company, dividends will be payable at an annual rate of 4.50%, payable quarterly, in arrears. The Company may redeem the Series D preferred stock at its option, subject to regulatory approval, on or after August 15, 2026.

On August 20, 2021, the Company redeemed all of the outstanding 6.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. The redemption price was $25.00 per depository share plus accrued and unpaid dividends to, but excluding, the date of redemption.