Premises and Equipment Premises and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Premises and Equipment [Table Text Block]

Premises and equipment at December 31 are summarized as follows (in thousands):



	December 31,
	2012		2011
Land	$	73,616	$	73,638
Buildings and improvements	244,524		232,440
Software	89,183		82,801
Furniture and equipment	158,020		141,743
Subtotal	565,343		530,622
Less accumulated depreciation	299,423		267,887
Total	$	265,920	$	262,735

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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