8-K

CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC. (CFR)

8-K 2020-01-30 For: 2020-01-30
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United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2020

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas 001-13221 74-1751768
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 111 W. Houston Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) (210) 220-4011
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) N/A
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report

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:

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

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on<br><br>which registered
Common Stock, $.01 Par Value CFR New York Stock Exchange
5.375% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A CFR.PRA New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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

Attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this item by reference is a press release issued by the Registrant on January 30, 2020 regarding its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019. The information furnished by the Registrant pursuant to this item shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)   Exhibits:

99.1 Press Release dated January 30, 2020 with respect to the Registrant's financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019.
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SIGNATURES

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.

CULLEN/FROST BANKERS, INC.

By:    /s/ Jerry Salinas

Jerry Salinas

Group Executive Vice President

and Chief Financial Officer

Dated:    January 30, 2020


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Press Release dated January 30, 2020 with respect to the Registrant's financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2019.
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		Exhibit

Exhibit 99.1

A.B. Mendez

Investor Relations

210.220.5234

or

Bill Day

Media Relations

210.220.5427

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 30, 2020

CULLEN/FROST REPORTS 4^th^ QUARTER AND 2019 ANNUAL RESULTS

Board declares first quarter dividend on common and preferred stock

SAN ANTONIO -- Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (NYSE:CFR) today reported fourth quarter and annual results for 2019. Cullen/Frost reported net income available to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2019 of $101.7 million, or $1.60 per diluted common share, compared to $117.2 million, or $1.82 per common diluted share, for the fourth quarter 2018. For the fourth quarter of 2019, returns on average assets and common equity were 1.21 percent and 10.74 percent, respectively, compared to 1.48 percent and 14.85 percent for the same period in 2018.

The company also reported 2019 annual net income available to common shareholders of $435.5 million, a decrease of 2.5 percent compared to 2018 earnings of $446.9 million. On a per-share basis, 2019 earnings were $6.84 per diluted common share compared to $6.90 per diluted common share reported in 2018. For the year 2019, returns on average assets and common equity were 1.36 percent and 12.24 percent respectively, compared to 1.44 percent and 14.23 percent reported in 2018.


“These earnings show the result of consistent execution of our sustainable organic growth strategy,” said Phil Green, Cullen/Frost chairman and CEO. “As illustrated by our Houston expansion, where we have opened 10 of the 25 planned new financial centers, we are investing for steady, long-term growth while maintaining our quality standards.

“We saw deposit growth rebound in the second half of 2019 after a more challenging environment earlier in the year,” Green said.

For the fourth quarter of 2019, net interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis was $275.0 million, up 0.4 percent compared to the same quarter in 2018. Average loans for the fourth quarter of 2019 increased $755.3 million, or 5.4 percent, to $14.7 billion, from the $13.9 billion reported for the fourth quarter a year earlier. Average deposits for the quarter were $27.2 billion, an increase of 2.6 percent or $678.4 million compared to $26.5 billion in last year's fourth quarter.

For 2019, average total loans were $14.4 billion, an increase of approximately $822.6 million, or 6.0 percent, from the $13.6 billion reported the previous year. Average total deposits for 2019 increased to $26.4 billion, up 0.5 percent, or $124.2 million, over the $26.3 billion reported in 2018.

Noted financial data for the fourth quarter:

The Common Equity Tier 1, Tier 1 and Total Risk-Based Capital Ratios for Cullen/Frost at the end of the fourth quarter of 2019 were 12.36 percent, 12.99 percent, and 14.57 percent, respectively. Current capital ratios continue to be in excess of well-capitalized levels and exceed Basel III requirements.
Net interest income for the fourth quarter totaled $251.1 million, an increase of 0.8 percent compared to the $249.2 million reported for the fourth quarter of 2018. The net interest margin was 3.62 percent for the fourth quarter compared to 3.72 percent for the fourth quarter of 2018 and 3.76 percent for the third quarter of 2019.
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Non-interest income for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $95.3 million, up $8.1 million or 9.3 percent from the $87.1 million reported a year earlier. Trust and investment management fees increased by $3.0 million, or 10.2 percent, compared to the fourth quarter of 2018. The increase in trust and investment management fees was primarily the result of higher average equity valuations and an increase in the number of accounts. Other income increased $3.0 million, primarily driven by a $1.6 million increase in public finance underwriting fees.
Non-interest expense for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $220.8 million, up $21.1 million, or 10.6 percent, compared to the $199.7 million reported for the fourth quarter of 2018. Net occupancy expense increased $7.2 million, primarily driven by a $5.6 million increase in lease expenses associated with our downtown San Antonio headquarters move and our Houston expansion. Salaries and wages expense increased $7.1 million due to an increase in the number of employees and normal annual merit and market increases and, to a lesser extent, an increase in stock compensation. Employee benefits expense increased $2.6 million, or 13.6 percent, impacted by higher expenses related to our profit sharing/401(k) plan (up $1.1 million), defined benefit retirement plan (up $585,000), and payroll tax (up $554,000). Technology, furniture and equipment expense was up $3.8 million, or 17.3 percent, compared to the fourth quarter of 2018. The increase was primarily driven by a $3.8 million increase in software maintenance and cloud services expense.
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For the fourth quarter of 2019, the provision for loan losses was $8.4 million, compared to net charge-offs of $12.7 million. For the fourth quarter of 2018, the provision for loan losses was $3.8 million, compared to net charge-offs of $9.2 million. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 0.90 percent at December 31, 2019, compared to 0.93 percent last quarter and 0.94 percent at year-end 2018. Non-performing assets were $109.5 million at year end, compared to $105.0 million the previous quarter, and $74.9 million at year-end 2018.
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The Cullen/Frost board declared a first-quarter cash dividend of $0.71 per common share, payable March 13, 2020 to shareholders of record on February 28 of this year. The board of directors also declared a cash dividend of $0.3359375 per share of the Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, which is traded on the NYSE under the symbol "CFR PrA." The Series A Preferred Stock dividend is payable on March 16, 2020, to shareholders of record on February 28 of this year.

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. will host a conference call on Thursday, January 30, 2020, at 10 a.m. Central Time (CT) to discuss the results for the quarter and the year. The media and other interested parties are invited to access the call in a “listen only” mode at 800-944-6430. Digital playback of the conference call will be available after 12 p.m. CT on the day of the call until midnight Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 855-859-2056, with the Conference ID# of 1379608. A replay of the call will also be available by webcast at the URL listed below after 2 p.m. CT on the day of the call.

Cullen/Frost investor relations website: www.frostbank.com/investor-relations/

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (NYSE: CFR) is a financial holding company, headquartered in San Antonio, with $34.0 billion in assets at December 31, 2019. One of the 60 largest U.S. banks, Frost provides a wide range of banking, investments and insurance services to businesses and individuals across Texas in the Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Permian Basin, Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio regions. Founded in 1868, Frost has helped clients with their financial needs during three centuries. Additional information is available at frostbank.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements and Factors that Could Affect Future Results

Certain statements contained in this Earnings Release that are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”), notwithstanding that such statements are not specifically identified as such. In addition, certain statements may be contained in our future filings with the SEC, in press releases, and in oral and written statements made by us or with our approval that are not statements of historical fact and constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) projections of revenues, expenses, income or loss, earnings or loss per share, the payment or nonpayment of dividends, capital structure and other financial items; (ii) statements of plans, objectives and expectations of Cullen/Frost or its management or Board of Directors, including those relating to products, services or operations; (iii) statements of future economic performance; and (iv) statements of assumptions underlying such statements. Words such as “believes”, “anticipates”, “expects”, “intends”, “targeted”, “continue”, “remain”, “will”, “should”, “may” and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

Local, regional, national and international economic conditions and the impact they may have on us and our customers and our assessment of that impact.
Volatility and disruption in national and international financial and commodity markets.
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Government intervention in the U.S. financial system.
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Changes in the mix of loan geographies, sectors and types or the level of non-performing assets and charge-offs.
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Changes in estimates of future reserve requirements based upon the periodic review thereof under relevant regulatory and accounting requirements.
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The effects of and changes in trade and monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including the interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve Board.
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Inflation, interest rate, securities market and monetary fluctuations.
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The effect of changes in laws and regulations (including laws and regulations concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance) with which we and our subsidiaries must comply.
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The soundness of other financial institutions.
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Political instability.
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Impairment of our goodwill or other intangible assets.
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Acts of God or of war or terrorism.
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The timely development and acceptance of new products and services and perceived overall value of these products and services by users.
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Changes in consumer spending, borrowings and savings habits.
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Changes in the financial performance and/or condition of our borrowers.
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Technological changes.
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The cost and effects of failure, interruption, or breach of security of our systems.
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Acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses.
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Our ability to increase market share and control expenses.
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Our ability to attract and retain qualified employees.
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Changes in the competitive environment in our markets and among banking organizations and other financial service providers.
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The effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters.
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Changes in the reliability of our vendors, internal control systems or information systems.
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Changes in our liquidity position.
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Changes in our organization, compensation and benefit plans.
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The costs and effects of legal and regulatory developments, the resolution of legal proceedings or regulatory or other governmental inquiries, the results of regulatory examinations or reviews and the ability to obtain required regulatory approvals.
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Our success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing items.
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Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. We do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
2019 2018
4th Qtr 3rd Qtr 2nd Qtr 1st Qtr 4th Qtr
CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENTS
Net interest income $ 251,098 $ 253,007 $ 253,431 $ 246,469 $ 249,209
Net interest income ^(1)^ 275,038 276,618 277,751 271,179 273,810
Provision for loan losses 8,355 8,001 6,400 11,003 3,767
Non-interest income:
Trust and investment management fees 32,928 31,649 30,448 31,697 29,882
Service charges on deposit accounts 23,454 22,941 21,798 20,790 21,632
Insurance commissions and fees 12,138 11,683 10,118 18,406 11,394
Interchange and debit card transaction fees 3,608 4,117 3,868 3,280 3,774
Other charges, commissions and fees 9,020 10,108 8,933 9,062 9,371
Net gain (loss) on securities transactions 28 96 169 (43 )
Other 14,079 8,630 7,304 13,550 11,108
Total non-interest income 95,255 89,224 82,638 96,785 87,118
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and wages 97,951 93,812 90,790 92,476 90,878
Employee benefits 21,651 21,002 20,051 23,526 19,066
Net occupancy 24,864 24,202 21,133 19,267 17,699
Technology, furniture and equipment 25,759 22,415 22,157 21,664 21,960
Deposit insurance 2,374 2,491 2,453 2,808 2,219
Intangible amortization 264 274 305 325 331
Other 47,943 44,668 46,320 41,734 47,544
Total non-interest expense 220,806 208,864 203,209 201,800 199,697
Income before income taxes 117,192 125,366 126,460 130,451 132,863
Income taxes 13,511 13,530 14,874 13,955 13,610
Net income 103,681 111,836 111,586 116,496 119,253
Preferred stock dividends 2,016 2,016 2,015 2,016 2,016
Net income available to common shareholders $ 101,665 $ 109,820 $ 109,571 $ 114,480 $ 117,237
PER COMMON SHARE DATA
Earnings per common share - basic $ 1.61 $ 1.74 $ 1.73 $ 1.80 $ 1.84
Earnings per common share - diluted 1.60 1.73 1.72 1.79 1.82
Cash dividends per common share 0.71 0.71 0.71 0.67 0.67
Book value per common share at end of quarter 60.11 59.76 57.39 54.64 51.19
OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES
Period-end common shares 62,669 62,537 62,638 63,081 62,986
Weighted-average common shares - basic 62,609 62,566 62,789 63,009 63,441
Dilutive effect of stock compensation 625 593 765 819 811
Weighted-average common shares - diluted 63,234 63,159 63,554 63,828 64,252
SELECTED ANNUALIZED RATIOS
Return on average assets 1.21 % 1.35 % 1.40 % 1.48 % 1.48 %
Return on average common equity 10.74 11.83 12.60 14.08 14.85
Net interest income to average earning assets ^(1)^ 3.62 3.76 3.85 3.79 3.72
(1) Taxable-equivalent basis assuming a 21% tax rate.

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Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY (UNAUDITED)
2018
3rd Qtr 2nd Qtr 1st Qtr 4th Qtr
BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY
( in millions)
Average Balance:
Loans 14,705 $ 14,471 $ 14,375 $ 14,205 $ 13,949
Earning assets 29,693 29,114 28,954 29,153
Total assets 32,248 31,491 31,356 31,330
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits 10,316 10,148 10,193 10,740
Interest-bearing deposits 16,036 15,845 15,919 15,767
Total deposits 26,352 25,993 26,112 26,507
Shareholders' equity 3,828 3,632 3,441 3,277
Period-End Balance:
Loans 14,750 $ 14,635 $ 14,459 $ 14,406 $ 14,100
Earning assets 30,358 29,216 29,281 29,894
Goodwill and intangible assets 658 658 658 659
Total assets 33,098 31,817 31,663 32,293
Total deposits 27,084 25,985 26,295 27,149
Shareholders' equity 3,881 3,739 3,592 3,369
Adjusted shareholders' equity (1) 3,576 3,520 3,498 3,433
ASSET QUALITY
( in thousands)
Allowance for loan losses: 132,167 $ 136,559 $ 134,929 $ 136,350 $ 132,132
As a percentage of period-end loans % 0.93 % 0.93 % 0.95 % 0.94 %
Net charge-offs: 12,747 $ 6,371 $ 7,821 $ 6,785 $ 9,213
Annualized as a percentage of average loans % 0.17 % 0.22 % 0.19 % 0.26 %
Non-performing assets:
Non-accrual loans 102,303 $ 97,446 $ 71,521 $ 92,162 $ 73,739
Restructured loans 6,160 3,973 4,028
Foreclosed assets 1,427 907 1,175 1,175
Total 109,485 $ 105,033 $ 76,401 $ 97,365 $ 74,914
As a percentage of:
Total loans and foreclosed assets % 0.72 % 0.53 % 0.68 % 0.53 %
Total assets 0.32 0.24 0.31 0.23
CONSOLIDATED CAPITAL RATIOS
Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio(2) % 12.35 % 12.29 % 12.34 % 12.27 %
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio(2) 12.99 12.94 13.00 12.94
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio(2) 14.63 14.60 14.68 14.64
Leverage Ratio 9.36 9.40 9.35 9.06
Equity to Assets Ratio (period-end) 11.73 11.75 11.34 10.43
Equity to Assets Ratio (average) 11.87 11.53 10.97 10.46
(1) Shareholders' equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
(2) After a review of risk-weight classifications during the first quarter of 2019, risk-weightings for certain loans were reclassified. Amounts
reported prior to March 31, 2019 have been revised to reflect these reclassifications.

All values are in US Dollars.

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Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
2018 2017 2016 2015
CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENTS
Net interest income 1,004,005 $ 957,892 $ 866,422 $ 776,336 $ 736,632
Net interest income (1) 1,052,564 1,043,431 939,958 888,035
Provision for loan losses 21,613 35,460 51,673 51,845
Non-interest income:
Trust and investment management fees 119,391 110,675 104,240 105,512
Service charges on deposit accounts 85,186 84,182 81,203 81,350
Insurance commissions and fees 48,967 46,169 47,154 48,926
Interchange and debit card transaction fees (2) 13,877 23,232 21,369 19,666
Other charges, commissions and fees 37,231 39,931 39,623 37,551
Net gain (loss) on securities transactions (156 ) (4,941 ) 14,975 69
Other 46,790 37,222 41,144 35,656
Total non-interest income (2) 351,286 336,470 349,708 328,730
Non-interest expense:
Salaries and wages 350,312 337,068 318,665 310,504
Employee benefits 77,323 74,575 72,615 69,746
Net occupancy 76,788 75,971 71,627 65,690
Technology, furniture and equipment 83,102 74,335 71,208 64,373
Deposit insurance 16,397 20,128 17,428 14,519
Intangible amortization 1,424 1,703 2,429 3,325
Other (2) 173,538 175,289 178,988 165,561
Total non-interest expense (2) 778,884 759,069 732,960 693,718
Income before income taxes 508,681 408,363 341,411 319,799
Income taxes 53,763 44,214 37,150 40,471
Net income 454,918 364,149 304,261 279,328
Preferred stock dividends 8,063 8,063 8,063 8,063
Net income available to common shareholders 435,536 $ 446,855 $ 356,086 $ 296,198 $ 271,265
PER COMMON SHARE DATA
Earnings per common share - basic 6.89 $ 6.97 $ 5.56 $ 4.73 $ 4.31
Earnings per common share - diluted 6.90 5.51 4.70 4.28
Cash dividends per common share 2.58 2.25 2.15 2.10
Book value per common share at end of quarter 51.19 49.68 45.03 44.30
OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES
Period-end common shares 62,986 63,476 63,474 61,982
Weighted-average common shares - basic 63,705 63,694 62,376 62,758
Dilutive effect of stock compensation 982 968 593 715
Weighted-average common shares - diluted 64,687 64,662 62,969 63,473
SELECTED ANNUALIZED RATIOS
Return on average assets % 1.44 % 1.17 % 1.03 % 0.97 %
Return on average common equity 14.23 11.76 10.16 9.86
Net interest income to average earning assets (1) 3.64 3.69 3.56 3.45
(1) Taxable-equivalent basis assuming a 21% tax rate for 2019 and 2018 and 35% tax rate for 2015-2017.
(2) Beginning in 2018, in connection with the adoption of a new accounting standard, interchange and debit card transaction fees are reported net of related network costs. Prior to 2018, such network costs were reported separately as a component of other non-interest expense. For comparative purposes, interchange and debit card transaction fees reported net of related network costs would have totaled 11,289 in 2017 and 8,473 in 2016.

All values are in US Dollars.

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Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY (UNAUDITED)
2018 2017 2016 2015^(1)^
BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY ( in millions)
Average Balance:
Loans 14,441 $ 13,618 $ 12,460 $ 11,555 $ 11,267
Earning assets 28,900 28,359 26,717 25,955
Total assets(1) 31,030 30,450 28,832 28,061
Non-interest-bearing demand deposits 10,757 10,819 10,034 10,180
Interest-bearing deposits 15,532 15,085 14,478 13,861
Total deposits 26,289 25,905 24,512 24,041
Shareholders' equity 3,284 3,173 3,059 2,895
Period-End Balance:
Loans 14,750 $ 14,100 $ 13,146 $ 11,975 $ 11,487
Earning assets 29,894 29,595 28,025 26,431
Goodwill and intangible assets 659 660 662 663
Total assets(1) 32,293 31,748 30,196 28,566
Total deposits 27,149 26,872 25,812 24,344
Shareholders' equity 3,369 3,298 3,003 2,890
Adjusted shareholders' equity (2) 3,433 3,218 3,027 2,776
ASSET QUALITY ( in thousands)
Allowance for loan losses: 132,167 $ 132,132 $ 155,364 $ 153,045 $ 135,859
As a percentage of period-end loans % 0.94 % 1.18 % 1.28 % 1.18 %
Net charge-offs: 33,724 $ 44,845 $ 33,141 $ 34,487 $ 15,528
Annualized as a percentage of average loans % 0.33 % 0.27 % 0.30 % 0.14 %
Non-performing assets:
Non-accrual loans 102,303 $ 73,739 $ 150,314 $ 100,151 $ 83,467
Restructured loans 4,862
Foreclosed assets 1,175 2,116 2,440 2,255
Total 109,485 $ 74,914 $ 157,292 $ 102,591 $ 85,722
As a percentage of:
Total loans and foreclosed assets % 0.53 % 1.20 % 0.86 % 0.75 %
Total assets 0.23 0.50 0.34 0.30
CONSOLIDATED CAPITAL RATIOS
Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio(3) % 12.27 % 12.42 % 12.52 % 11.37 %
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio(3) 12.94 13.16 13.33 12.38
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio(3) 14.64 15.15 14.93 13.85
Leverage Ratio 9.06 8.46 8.14 7.79
Equity to Assets Ratio (period-end) 10.43 10.39 9.94 10.12
Equity to Assets Ratio (average) 10.58 10.42 10.61 10.32
(1) Certain items in the 2015 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation in connection with the adoption
of an accounting standard in 2016 that requires unamortized debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the
balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability.
(2) Shareholders' equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
(3) After a review of risk-weight classifications during the first quarter of 2019, risk-weightings for certain loans were reclassified. Amounts
reported at December 31, 2018 have been revised to reflect these reclassifications.

All values are in US Dollars.

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Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.
TAXABLE-EQUIVALENT YIELD/COST AND AVERAGE BALANCES (UNAUDITED)
2018
3rd Qtr 2nd Qtr 1st Qtr 4th Qtr
TAXABLE-EQUIVALENT YIELD/COST
Earning Assets:
Interest-bearing deposits % 2.19 % 2.64 % 2.50 % 2.35 %
Federal funds sold and resell agreements 2.21 2.48 2.58 2.41
Securities 3.43 3.42 3.37 3.39
Loans, net of unearned discounts 5.16 5.34 5.33 5.20
Total earning assets 4.21 4.33 4.27 4.15
Interest-Bearing Liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits:
Savings and interest checking 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.08
Money market deposit accounts 0.93 1.03 1.09 1.00
Time accounts 1.74 1.66 1.43 1.14
Public funds 1.34 1.51 1.39 1.31
Total interest-bearing deposits 0.63 0.68 0.69 0.63
Total deposits 0.39 0.41 0.42 0.37
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements 1.53 1.69 1.72 1.56
Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures 4.18 4.34 4.40 4.24
Subordinated notes payable and other notes 4.71 4.71 4.72 4.72
Total interest-bearing liabilities 0.75 0.80 0.81 0.74
Net interest spread 3.46 3.53 3.46 3.41
Net interest income to total average earning assets 3.76 3.85 3.79 3.72
AVERAGE BALANCES
( in millions)
Assets:
Interest-bearing deposits 2,000 $ 1,566 $ 1,171 $ 1,729 $ 2,452
Federal funds sold and resell agreements 212 246 250 317
Securities 13,444 13,322 12,770 12,435
Loans, net of unearned discount 14,471 14,375 14,205 13,949
Total earning assets 30,621 $ 29,693 $ 29,114 $ 28,954 $ 29,153
Liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits:
Savings and interest checking 6,850 $ 6,712 $ 6,774 $ 6,774 $ 6,673
Money market deposit accounts 7,763 7,588 7,696 7,792
Time accounts 1,023 970 895 836
Public funds 538 513 554 467
Total interest-bearing deposits 16,036 15,845 15,919 15,767
Total deposits 26,352 25,993 26,112 26,507
Federal funds purchased and repurchase agreements 1,291 1,242 1,180 1,138
Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures 136 136 136 136
Subordinated notes payable and other notes 99 99 99 99
Total interest-bearing funds 18,067 $ 17,562 $ 17,322 $ 17,334 $ 17,140

All values are in US Dollars.

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