0001171843-20-002733.txt : 20200421 0001171843-20-002733.hdr.sgml : 20200421 20200421064039 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001171843-20-002733 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 425 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20200421 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20200421 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IBERIABANK CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000933141 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022] IRS NUMBER: 721280718 STATE OF INCORPORATION: LA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 425 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-37532 FILM NUMBER: 20803941 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 WEST CONGRESS STREET CITY: LAFAYETTE STATE: LA ZIP: 70501 BUSINESS PHONE: 337-521-4788 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 WEST CONGRESS STREET CITY: LAFAYETTE STATE: LA ZIP: 70501 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ISB FINANCIAL CORP/LA DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19941123 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000036966 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021] IRS NUMBER: 620803242 STATE OF INCORPORATION: TN FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 425 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 165 MADISON AVENUE CITY: MEMPHIS STATE: TN ZIP: 38103 BUSINESS PHONE: 9018186232 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 165 MADISON AVENUE CITY: MEMPHIS STATE: TN ZIP: 38103 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FIRST TENNESSEE NATIONAL CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FIRST TENNESSEE BANKS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19600201 425 1 f425_042120.htm 425 Form 8-K
 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  April 21, 2020

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First Horizon National Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

_______________________________

Tennessee 001-15185 62-0803242
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

165 Madison Avenue

Memphis, Tennessee 38103

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(901) 523-4444

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
$0.625 Par Value Common Capital Stock FHN New York Stock Exchange LLC
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/4,000th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A FHN PR A New York Stock Exchange LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

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 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 
 
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
 

Furnished as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the First Horizon National Corporation ("First Horizon" or "FHN”) earnings release for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, which is scheduled to be released April 21, 2020.

 

The foregoing information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, "Regulation of Operations and Financial Condition," and Item 7.01, "Regulation FD Disclosure." The exhibit speaks as of the date thereof and FHN does not assume any obligation to update in the future the information therein.

 

Use of Non-GAAP Measures and Regulatory Measures that are not GAAP in the Exhibit

 

Certain measures are included in the exhibit that are “non-GAAP,” meaning (under U.S. financial reporting rules) they are not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the U.S. and also are not codified in the U.S. banking regulations currently applicable to FHN. Although other entities may use calculation methods that differ from those used by FHN for non-GAAP measures, FHN’s management believes such measures are relevant to understanding the financial condition, capital position, and financial results of FHN and its business segments. Non-GAAP measures are reported to FHN’s management and directors through various internal reports.

 

Presentation of regulatory measures, some of which follow regulatory definitions rather than GAAP, provides a meaningful base for comparability to other financial institutions subject to the same regulations as FHN. Such measures are used by the various banking regulators in reviewing the performance, stability, and capital adequacy of financial institutions they regulate. Although not GAAP terms, these regulatory measures are not considered “non-GAAP” under U.S. financial reporting rules as long as their presentation conforms to regulatory standards. Regulatory measures used in the exhibit include: common equity tier 1 capital, generally defined as common equity less goodwill, other intangibles, and certain other required regulatory deductions; tier 1 capital, generally defined as the sum of core capital (including common equity and instruments that cannot be redeemed at the option of the holder) adjusted for certain items under risk based capital regulations; and risk weighted assets (“RWA”), which is a measure of total on- and off-balance sheet assets adjusted for credit and market risk, used to determine regulatory capital ratios and pre-provision net revenue (“PPNR”), calculated by adding the provision/(provision credit) for loan losses to income before income taxes, excluding securities gains/(losses). The non-GAAP measures presented in the exhibit include: Return on average tangible common equity (“ROTCE”), adjusted ROTCE, adjusted return on average assets ("ROA"), adjusted return on average common equity ("ROCE"), and adjusted earnings per share ("EPS").

 

Reconciliations of non-GAAP to GAAP measures and presentation of the most comparable GAAP items are presented at the end of the earnings release.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This communication contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Exchange Act") with respect to First Horizon's and IBERIABANK's beliefs, plans, goals, expectations, and estimates. Forward-looking statements are not a representation of historical information, but instead pertain to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "should," "is likely," "will," "going forward" and other expressions that indicate future events and trends identify forward-looking statements.

 

Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, operational, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of First Horizon and IBERIABANK, and many of which, with respect to future business decisions and actions, are subject to change and which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by forward-looking statements or historical performance. Examples of uncertainties and contingencies include factors previously disclosed in First Horizon's and IBERIABANK's respective reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), as well as the following factors, among others: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the definitive merger agreement between First Horizon and IBERIABANK; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against First Horizon or IBERIABANK; the possibility that the proposed transaction will not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder or other approvals are not received or other conditions to the closing are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all, or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed combination could have adverse effects on the market price of the common stock of either or both parties to the combination; the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the transaction will not be 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 IBERIABANK do business; certain restrictions during the pendency of the merger that may impact the parties' ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; the possibility that the transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the announcement or completion of the transaction; First Horizon and IBERIABANK success in executing their respective business plans and strategies and managing the risks involved in the foregoing; the dilution caused by First Horizon's issuance of additional shares of its capital stock in connection with the proposed transaction; the potential impacts on First Horizon’s and IBERIABANK’s businesses of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, including negative impacts from quarantines, market declines and volatility, and changes in customer behavior related to COVID-19; and other factors that may affect future results of First Horizon and IBERIABANK.

 

We caution that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking statements can be found in First Horizon's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 filed with the SEC and available in the "Investor Relations" section of First Horizon's website, http://www.FirstHorizon.com, under the heading "SEC Filings" and in other documents First Horizon files with the SEC, including its registration statement on Form S-4 (reg. no. 333-235757) and filings related to that registration statement, and in IBERIABANK's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 with the SEC and available in the "Investor Relations" section of IBERIABANK's website, www.IBERIABANK.com, under the heading "Financials & Filings" and in other documents IBERIABANK files with the SEC.

 

Important Other Information

 

In connection with the proposed transaction, First Horizon has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 (reg. no. 333-235757) to register the shares of First Horizon's capital stock to be issued in connection with the proposed transaction. The registration statement includes a joint proxy statement of First Horizon and IBERIABANK, dated March 19, 2020, addressed to the shareholders of First Horizon and IBERIABANK seeking their approval of the proposed transaction. This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS OF FIRST HORIZON AND IBERIABANK ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4, THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FIRST HORIZON, IBERIABANK AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.

 

Investors and shareholders are able to obtain a free copy of the registration statement, including the joint proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other relevant documents filed with the SEC containing information about First Horizon and IBERIABANK, without charge, at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of the registration statement, including the joint proxy statement/prospectus, and the filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference in the joint proxy statement/prospectus can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to Clyde A. Billings Jr., First Horizon, 165 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103, telephone (901) 523-5679, or Jefferson G. Parker, IBERIABANK, 200 West Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70501, telephone (504) 310-7314.

 

Participants in the Solicitation

 

First Horizon, IBERIABANK and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction under the rules of the SEC. Information regarding First Horizon's directors and executive officers is available in its definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on March 16, 2020, its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 2019 which was filed with the SEC on February 28, 2020, and certain of its Current Reports on Form 8-K. Information regarding IBERIABANK's directors and executive officers is available in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 2019 which was filed with the SEC on March 2, 2020, its amendment to Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2020, and certain of its Current Reports on Form 8-K. Other information regarding the participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC. Free copies of these documents, when available, may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.


Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
   
The following exhibit is furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01, is not to be considered "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any of First Horizon's previous or future filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Exhibit # Description
   
99.1   First Horizon National Corporation earnings release issued for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 
 

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

  First Horizon National Corporation
     
   
Date: April 21, 2020 By:  /s/ William C. Losch III        
    William C. Losch III
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
   

 

EX-99.1 2 exh_991.htm PRESS RELEASE EdgarFiling

EXHIBIT 99.1

First Horizon Reports First Quarter Results and Highlights

Company’s Business Diversification, Strong Liquidity, and Capital Position help Support Customers during these Uncertain Times

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN) today announced its first quarter 2020 financial results. The company’s loans to mortgage companies and fixed income businesses were key contributors for the first quarter. Reported earnings per share (EPS) were $0.04, reflecting a significant increase in provision expense. First Horizon recorded provision for loan losses of $145 million, an increase of $135 million from 4Q19, primarily driven by a sudden, steep decline in the economic forecast in the later part of the quarter following widespread societal responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective January 1, 2020, First Horizon adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13 (CECL).

“The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for our nation, our communities and companies of all sizes. We believe our dedicated employees, diverse businesses, balance sheet capacity and ample liquidity have helped position First Horizon to help our clients and communities navigate through this difficult time,” said Bryan Jordan, chairman and CEO of First Horizon. “Since the beginning of the crisis, we have taken significant steps to help our employees remain safe while continuing to serve our customers and our communities. We processed over $1.6 billion in loans to assist small business customers through the Small Business Administration Payroll Protection Program. In addition, our First Horizon Foundation donated $2.5 million in support of COVID-19 emergency relief efforts to nonprofit organizations to provide meal, educational and emergency assistance to support our communities.”

Jordan continued, “Our first quarter results reflected our balanced and diversified business mix, stable credit quality metrics and capital, and our ability to use our balance sheet to support customers. Looking ahead, our merger with IBERIABANK Corporation remains on track and is expected to close in the second quarter. We have been working diligently on the integration plan to bring the two organizations together. As a combined company, we will be well positioned as a leading southern financial services firm.”

Highlights for the quarter include:

  • Balance sheet growth driven by loans to mortgage companies and higher utilization rates
  • Unique business mix provides earnings contribution in challenging environment
  • Pre-provision net revenue1 up 19% YOY driven by growth in countercyclical businesses and continued expense discipline
  • Average loans flat LQ, up 12% YOY
  • Average deposits flat LQ, up 1% YOY
  • Fixed income average daily revenue of $1.3 million, an increase of 19% LQ and 73% YOY with growth across multiple trading desks and across customer base

LQ – Linked Quarter (compared to 4Q19), YOY – Year Over Year (compared to 1Q19).

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1Pre-provision net revenue is not a GAAP number but is used in regulatory stress test reporting. The presentation of PPNR in this Earnings Release follows the regulatory definition.

First Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights  
                       
Diluted EPS/
Adjusted EPS1
$0.04 / $0.05
  ROA/
Adjusted ROA1
0.15% / 0.19%
 
  ROCE /
Adjusted ROCE1
1.05% / 1.45%
  ROTCE1/
Adjusted ROTCE1
1.59% / 2.19%
 
                       
Consolidated Highlights  
Quarterly, Unaudited  
              1Q20 Changes vs.  
(Dollars in Thousands) 1Q20   4Q19   1Q19   4Q19 1Q19  
Consolidated                      
Income Statement                      
Net interest income   $ 302,802     $ 311,393     $ 294,508     (3 ) % 3   %  
Noninterest income 174,756     183,307     141,045     (5 ) % 24   %  
  Total revenues 477,558     494,700     435,553     (3 ) % 10   %  
Provision /(Provision Credit) for loan losses 145,000     10,000     9,000     NM     NM      
Noninterest expense 311,319     327,447     296,090     (5 ) % 5   %  
  Income before income taxes 21,239     157,253     130,463     (86 ) % (84 ) %  
Provision for income taxes 4,767     35,970     27,058     (87 ) % (82 ) %  
  Net income 16,472     121,283     103,405     (86 ) % (84 ) %  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 2,852     2,910     2,820     (2 ) % 1   %  
Preferred stock dividends 1,550     1,550     1,550     *     *      
  Net income available to common shareholders   $ 12,070     $ 116,823     $ 99,035     (90 ) % (88 ) %  
                       
NIM 3.16   % 3.26   % 3.31   % (3 ) % (5 ) %  
Diluted Shares 313,170     313,353     319,581     *     (2 ) %
                       
Balance Sheet                      
Average Loans   $ 30,524,165     $ 30,706,319     $ 27,313,300     (1 ) % 12   %  
Average Deposits 32,882,006     32,777,047     32,497,478     *     1   %
Average Assets 43,551,912     42,885,790     40,883,192     2   % 7   %  
Average Common Equity 4,611,339     4,648,813     4,418,180     (1 ) % 4   %  
NM - Not meaningful                      
* Amount is less than one percent.                      

Consolidated highlights include:

  • Strong period-end loan and deposit growth of 7% and 6% LQ respectively
  • PPNR2 of $166.2 million and $167.3 million in 1Q20 and 4Q19
  • Net interest margin was down 10 basis points LQ, primarily due to lower loan accretion and a decline in LIBOR
  • Revenue down 3% LQ due to lower NII and negative deferred compensation income, somewhat offset by higher fixed income revenue
  • Expenses down 5% LQ due to lower deferred compensation, charitable contributions, acquisition, and rebranding expenses, somewhat offset by an increase in the reserve for unfunded commitments and higher personnel-related expenses

1 These are non-GAAP numbers that are reconciled to reported GAAP numbers in the FHN Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation table.

2 Pre-provision net revenue is not a GAAP number but is used in regulatory stress test reporting. The presentation of PPNR in this Earnings Release follows the regulatory definition.

Regional Banking Highlights
Quarterly, Unaudited

              1Q20 Changes vs.
(Dollars in Thousands) 1Q20   4Q19   1Q19   4Q19 1Q19
Regional Banking                    
Net interest income $ 300,128     $ 310,808     $ 286,023     (3 ) % 5   %
Noninterest income 81,871     89,553     73,029     (9 ) % 12   %
  Total revenues 381,999     400,361     359,052     (5 ) % 6   %
Provision for loan losses 145,435     14,370     13,442     NM     NM    
Noninterest expense 211,013     202,124     198,569     4   % 6   %
  Income before income taxes $ 25,551     $ 183,867     $ 147,041     (86 ) % (83 ) %
                     
Balance Sheet                    
Average Loans $ 29,607,545     $ 29,721,827     $ 26,107,250     *     13   %
Average Deposits 30,579,476     30,413,210     29,590,235     1   % 3   %
NM - Not meaningful                    
* Amount is less than one percent.                    

Regional Banking highlights include:

  • Strong period-end loan growth of 8% LQ due to increases in C&I and specialty areas, with particular strength in loans to mortgage companies
  • Average loans flat LQ and growth of 13% YOY
  • Average deposits growth of 1% LQ and 3% YOY
  • Increase in provision expense driven by a sudden, steep decline in the economic forecast
  • Expense increase primarily driven by a $9.1 million increase in the expense on unfunded commitments largely associated with a sudden, steep decline in the economic forecast attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic

Fixed Income Highlights
Quarterly, Unaudited

              1Q20 Changes vs.
(Dollars in Thousands) 1Q20   4Q19   1Q19   4Q19 1Q19
Fixed Income                    
Net interest income $ 10,914     $ 7,232     $ 7,332     51   % 49   %
Noninterest income 95,723     81,185     53,807     18   % 78   %
  Total revenues 106,637     88,417     61,139     21   % 74   %
Noninterest expense 81,063     62,090     50,533     31   % 60   %
  Income before income taxes $ 25,574     $ 26,327     $ 10,606     (3 ) % NM    
NM - Not meaningful                    

Fixed Income highlights include:

  • Revenue up 21% LQ
  • Fixed income average daily revenue of $1.3 million, an increase of 19% LQ and 73% YOY with growth across multiple trading desks and across customer base
  • Extensive fixed income distribution platform well-positioned to capitalize on favorable market conditions
  • Other product revenue up 13% LQ and 86% YOY primarily driven by increases in derivatives and investment advisory

Capital and Liquidity Highlights
Quarterly, Unaudited

              1Q20 Changes vs.
(Dollars in Thousands) 1Q20   4Q19   1Q19   4Q19 1Q19
Capital and Liquidity Highlights                    
Common dividends declared $ 46.7     $ 43.5     $ 44.3     7   % 5   %
Preferred dividends declared 1.6     1.6     1.6     *     *    
Share repurchases         51.5     NM     NM    
Capital Ratios (a)                    
Common Equity Tier 1   8.52   % 9.20   % 9.62   %        
Tier 1   9.49   % 10.15   % 10.65   %        
Total Capital   10.75   % 11.22   % 11.78   %        
Leverage   9.00   % 9.04   % 9.02   %        
(a) Regulatory capital ratios calculated under the Basel III risk-based capital rules as phased-in; current quarter is an estimate.
NM - Not meaningful                    
* Amount is less than one percent.                    

Capital and Liquidity highlights include:

  • Declared $0.15 per common share quarterly dividend in 1Q20, which was paid on April 1, 2020
  • No share repurchases in 1Q20
  • Strong liquidity and capital levels to provide credit in current challenging economic situation
  • 1Q20 decrease in risk-based capital ratios largely driven by an increase in risk-weighted assets driven by period-end commercial loan growth, higher draw activity in March, and increased market risk assets for Fixed Income

Asset Quality Highlights
Quarterly, Unaudited

              1Q20 Changes vs.
(Dollars in Thousands) 1Q20   4Q19   1Q19   4Q19 1Q19
Asset Quality Highlights                    
Allowance for loan losses $ 444,490     $ 200,307     $ 184,911     NM       NM      
Allowance / loans % 1.33 %   0.64 %   0.66 %          
Net Charge-offs $ 7,211     $ 2,842     $ 4,513     NM       60   %  
Net charge-offs % 0.10 %   0.04 %   0.07 %          
Nonperforming Loans (a) $ 189,813     $ 162,165     $ 181,624     17   % 5   %  
NPL % 0.57 %   0.52 %   0.65 %          
30+ delinquencies $ 62,642     $ 57,911     $ 63,693     8   %   (2 ) %  
30+ delinquencies % 0.19 %   0.19 %   0.23 %          
(a) Excludes loans held-for-sale.                    
NM - Not meaningful                    
                     

Asset Quality highlights include:

  • Increase in reserves primarily driven by a sudden, steep decline in the economic forecast attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic and the adoption of ASU 2016-13 (CECL)
  • Net charge-off ratio slightly up 6 basis points from 4Q19 driven by one commercial credit
  • Increase in 30+ delinquencies primarily driven by two commercial credits; 30+ delinquencies as a percentage of loans flat compared to 4Q19

Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Several financial measures in this release are non-GAAP, meaning they are not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the U.S. The non-GAAP items presented in this release are adjusted earnings per share ("EPS"), adjusted return on average assets ("ROA"), adjusted return on average common equity (“ROCE”), return on tangible common equity ("ROTCE"), and adjusted ROTCE. These profitability measures are reported to First Horizon’s management and directors through various internal reports. First Horizon’s management believes these measures are relevant to understanding the financial results of First Horizon and its business segments. Non-GAAP measures are not formally defined by GAAP or codified in the federal banking regulations, and other entities may use calculation methods that differ from those used by First Horizon. First Horizon has reconciled each of these measures to a comparable GAAP measure below:

FHN NON-GAAP TO GAAP RECONCILIATION          
Quarterly, Unaudited          
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)          
           
Adjusted Diluted EPS     1Q20        
Net income available to common ("NIAC") (GAAP) a $ 12,070            
Plus Tax effected notable items (Non-GAAP) (a)   $ 4,537            
Adjusted NIAC (Non-GAAP) b $ 16,607            
           
Diluted Shares (GAAP) c 313,170          
           
Diluted EPS (GAAP) a/c $ 0.04            
Adjusted diluted EPS (Non-GAAP) b/c $ 0.05            
           
           
Adjusted Return on Assets ("ROA")     1Q20        
Net Income ("NI") (GAAP)   $ 16,472            
Plus Tax effected notable items (Non-GAAP) (a)   $ 4,537            
Adjusted NI (Non-GAAP)   $ 21,009            
           
NI (annualized) (GAAP) d $ 66,250            
Adjusted NI (annualized) (Non-GAAP) e $ 84,498            
           
Average assets (GAAP) f $ 43,551,912            
           
ROA (GAAP) d/f 0.15   %      
Adjusted ROA (Non-GAAP) e/f 0.19   %      
           
           
Adjusted Return on Average Common Equity ("ROCE")/
Return on Average Tangible Common Equity ("ROTCE")
    1Q20        
NIAC (GAAP)   $ 12,070            
Plus Tax effected notable items (Non-GAAP) (a)   $ 4,537            
Adjusted NIAC (Non-GAAP)   $ 16,607            
           
NIAC (annualized) (GAAP) g $ 48,545            
Adjusted NIAC (annualized) (Non-GAAP) h $ 66,793            
           
Average Common Equity (GAAP) i $ 4,611,339            
Intangible Assets (GAAP) (b)   $ 1,560,340            
Average Tangible Common Equity (Non-GAAP) j $ 3,050,999            
           
ROCE (GAAP) g/i 1.05   %      
Adjusted ROCE (Non-GAAP) h/i 1.45   %      
           
ROTCE (Non-GAAP) g/j 1.59   %      
Adjusted ROTCE (Non-GAAP) h/j 2.19   %      
           
           

(a) 1Q20 includes $5.8 million of pre-tax acquisition-related expenses largely associated with the pending branch acquisition and merger of equals with IBERIABANK Corporation (“IBKC”), and has been adjusted using an incremental tax rate of approximately 21 percent.
(b) Includes goodwill and other intangible assets, net of amortization.

Conference call
Management will hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Central Time today to review earnings and performance trends. There will also be a live webcast accompanied by the slide presentation available in the investor relations section of www.FirstHorizon.com.  The call and slide presentation may involve forward-looking information, including guidance.

Callers wishing to participate may call toll-free starting at 8:45 a.m. CT today by dialing 888-317-6003 and entering access code 1397185. The number for international participants is 412-317-6061 and the access code is 1397185.

Participants can also listen to the live audio webcast with the accompanying slide presentation through the investor relations section of www.FirstHorizon.com. A replay will be available from noon CT today until midnight CT on May 5. To listen to the replay, dial 877-344-7529 or 412-317-0088. The access code is 10141967. The event also will be archived and available beginning today by midnight CT in the investor relations section of www.FirstHorizon.com.

Disclaimers and Other Information
This communication contains forward-looking statements involving significant risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking information. Those factors include general economic and financial market conditions, including expectations of and actual timing and amount of interest rate movements including the slope of the yield curve, competition, ability to execute business plans, geopolitical developments, recent and future legislative and regulatory developments, inflation or deflation, market (particularly real estate market) and monetary fluctuations, natural disasters, customer, investor and regulatory responses to these conditions and items already mentioned in this press release, as well as critical accounting estimates and other factors described in First Horizon's annual report on Form 10-K and other recent filings with the SEC. First Horizon disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein or therein to reflect future events or developments or changes in expectations.

About First Horizon
First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN) provides financial services through First Horizon Bank, First Horizon Advisors, and FHN Financial businesses. The banking subsidiary was founded in 1864 and has the largest deposit market share in Tennessee. The company operates approximately 270 bank locations across the Southeast U.S. and 29 FHN Financial offices across the entire U.S. First Horizon Advisors wealth management group has more than 300 financial professionals and about $4.8 billion in assets under management. FHN Financial is a capital markets industry leader in fixed income sales, trading and strategies for institutional customers in the U.S. and abroad. The company is recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.

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CONTACT:   First Horizon Investor Relations, Aarti Bowman, (901) 523-4017
    First Horizon Media Relations, Silvia Alvarez, (901) 523-4465