INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]

Information Concerning Intangible Assets with Finite Life

Information concerning intangible assets with a finite life is presented in the following table (dollars in thousands):

	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Value
March 31, 2016
Amortizable core deposit intangibles	$	76,185	$	54,755	$	21,430
December 31, 2015
Amortizable core deposit intangibles	$	76,185	$	52,875	$	23,310
March 31, 2015
Amortizable core deposit intangibles	$	76,185	$	46,652	$	29,533

Estimated Remaining Amortization Expense of Core Deposit Intangibles

As of March 31, 2016, the estimated remaining amortization expense of core deposit intangibles is as follows (dollars in thousands):

For the remaining nine months of 2016	$	5,052
For the year ending December 31, 2017		5,590
For the year ending December 31, 2018		4,144
For the year ending December 31, 2019		3,093
For the year ending December 31, 2020		2,028
For the year ending December 31, 2021		1,035
Thereafter		488
Total estimated amortization expense	$	21,430