Form 8-K/A - Current report: [Amend]

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K/A

(AMENDMENT NO. 2)

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 27, 2023

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First Citizens BancShares, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	001-16715	56-1528994
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)


4300 Six Forks Road	Raleigh	North Carolina	27609
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (919) 716-7000

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


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Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, Par Value $1	FCNCA	Nasdaq Global Select Market
Depositary Shares, Each Representing a 1/40th Interest in a Share of 5.375% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A	FCNCP	Nasdaq Global Select Market
5.625% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C	FCNCO	Nasdaq Global Select Market

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. ☐

Explanatory Note

On March 27, 2023, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (“BancShares”) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Original Form 8-K”) to report that, effective March 27, 2023 (the “SVBB Acquisition Date”), its wholly-owned subsidiary, First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (“FCB”), had assumed all customer deposits and certain other liabilities, and acquired substantially all loans and certain other assets, of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, N.A. (“Silicon Valley Bridge Bank”), as successor to Silicon Valley Bank, from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”), as receiver for Silicon Valley Bridge Bank (the “SVBB Acquisition”), pursuant to the terms of a purchase and assumption agreement entered into by FCB and the FDIC on March 27, 2023 (the “Purchase Agreement”). On March 31, 2023, BancShares filed Amendment No. 1 to the Original Form 8-K (“Amendment No. 1”) to file Exhibits 2.1, 4.1, and 10.1 and to update the disclosure in Item 1.01 with respect to the exercise of the Cash-Settled Value Appreciation Instrument (the “Value Appreciation Instrument”).

This Current Report on Form 8-K/A (“Amendment No. 2”) is being filed to update the disclosures in Item 2.01 of the Original Form 8-K, as amended, and to provide financial information required by Item 9.01. In accordance with the guidance provided in Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 1:K, Financial Statements of Acquired Troubled Financial Institutions (“SAB 1:K”) and the relief granted in a letter dated June 1, 2023 from the staff of the Division of Corporate Finance of the Commission thereunder, BancShares has omitted certain financial information of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank required by Rule 3-05 of Regulation S-X and the related pro forma financial information required by Article 11 of Regulation S-X. SAB 1:K provides relief from the requirements of Rule 3-05 of Regulation S-X under certain circumstances, including a transaction such as the SVBB Acquisition, in which the registrant engages in an acquisition of a troubled financial institution for which audited financial statements are not reasonably available and in which federal assistance is an essential and significant part of the transaction. Except as otherwise provided herein, the other disclosures made in the Original Form 8-K as updated by Amendment No. 1 remain unchanged.

Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

The disclosure set forth under “Explanatory Note” above is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.01.

Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, FCB acquired assets with a fair value of $107.54 billion, including approximately $68.47 billion in loans held by Silicon Valley Bridge Bank and $35.31 billion of cash and interest-earning deposits at banks. FCB also assumed approximately $61.42 billion in liabilities, including customer deposits with a fair value of approximately $56.01 billion. The deposits were acquired without a premium and the assets were acquired at a discount of approximately $16.45 billion, subject to customary adjustments. The preceding discussion of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is presented at estimated fair value on the SVBB Acquisition Date. The fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were determined as described in Item 9.01 below. The foregoing summary of the Purchase Agreement is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the agreement and certain exhibits attached thereto, a copy of which was attached as Exhibit 2.1 to Amendment No. 1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

In connection with the SVBB Acquisition, FCB issued a five-year $35 billion note payable to the FDIC (the “Purchase Money Note”), and entered into binding terms and conditions for an up to $70 billion line of credit provided by the FDIC for related risks and liquidity purposes (the “Initial Liquidity Commitment”, and with the Original Purchase Money Note, the “Initial Financing”). At such time, FCB and the FDIC agreed to negotiate additional terms and documents augmenting and superseding the Purchase Money Note and Initial Liquidity Commitment, and on November 20, 2023, FCB and the FDIC entered into new financing agreements for those purposes. On November 20, 2023, the Purchase Money Note was amended and restated, dated as of March 27, 2023 and maturing March 27, 2028, adjusting the principal amount to approximately $36.07 billion ($35.81 billion net of fair value discount). FCB and the FDIC, as lender and as collateral agent, also entered into an Advance Facility Agreement, dated as of March 27, 2023, and effective as of November 20, 2023 (the “Advance Facility Agreement”), providing total advances available through March 27, 2025 of up to $70 billion (subject to the limits described below) solely to provide liquidity to offset deposit withdrawal or runoff of former Silicon Valley Bridge Bank deposit accounts and to fund the unfunded commercial lending commitments acquired in the SVBB Acquisition. Borrowings outstanding under the Advance Facility Agreement are limited to an amount equal to the value of loans and other collateral obtained from Silicon Valley Bridge Bank plus the value of any other unencumbered collateral agreed by the parties to serve as additional collateral, reduced by the amount of principal and accrued interest outstanding under the Purchase Money Note and the accrued interest on the Advance Facility Agreement. The Purchase Money Note (as amended and restated) and the Advance Facility Agreement are described in more detail in BancShares’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on November 27, 2023 (the “Financing Agreements Form 8-K”). The foregoing summary of the Purchase Money Note and Advance Facility Agreement is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Purchase Money Note and the Advance Facility

Agreement, copies of each of which attached as Exhibits 4.1 and 10.2 to the Financing Agreements Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.

In connection with the Purchase Agreement, FCB also entered into a commercial shared loss agreement with the FDIC (the “Shared-Loss Agreement”). The Shared-Loss Agreement covers approximately $60.5 billion of funded loans (collectively, the “covered assets”). Pursuant to the terms of the Shared-Loss Agreement, the FDIC will reimburse FCB for 0% of losses of up to $5 billion with respect to covered assets and 50% of losses in excess of $5 billion with respect to covered assets (“FDIC loss sharing”) and FCB will reimburse the FDIC for 50% of recoveries related to such covered assets (“FCB reimbursement”). The Shared-Loss Agreement provides for FDIC loss sharing for five years and FCB reimbursement for eight years, in each case on the terms and conditions described in the Shared-Loss Agreement. The Shared-Loss Agreement extends to loans funded after the SVBB Acquisition Date that were unfunded commitments to loan at the SVBB Acquisition Date for a period of one year after the SVBB Acquisition Date. If certain conditions are met pursuant to the Shared-Loss Agreement, FCB has agreed to pay to the FDIC, 45 days after March 31, 2031 (or, if earlier, the time of disposition of all acquired assets pursuant to the Shared-Loss Agreement), a true-up amount up to $1.5 billion calculated using a formula set forth in the Shared-Loss Agreement. The foregoing summary of the Shared-Loss Agreement is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Shared-Loss Agreement, a copy of which was attached as Exhibit 10.1 to Amendment No. 1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired

The disclosure in the Explanatory Note and Item 2.01 is incorporated in this Item 9.01(a). The following discussion should be read in conjunction with historical financial statements and related notes of BancShares, which have been filed with the Commission, and the Audited Statement of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 (the “Audited Statement”).

BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS

Summary of Transaction

As set forth in Item 2.01 above, FCB acquired substantially all loans and certain other assets and assumed all customer deposits and certain other liabilities of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank from the FDIC on the SVBB Acquisition Date, pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement.

Significant items related to the SVBB Acquisition are summarized below.

•The fair value of total assets acquired was $107.54 billion, which mainly consisted of approximately $68.47 billion of loans, net of allowance for loan losses, and $35.31 billion of cash and interest-earning deposits at banks.

•The fair value of deposits assumed was $56.01 billion.

•The deposits were acquired without a premium, and the assets were acquired at a discount of approximately $16.45 billion pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement.

•The core deposit intangible (“CDI”) was $230 million.

•The preliminary after tax gain on acquisition recorded by BancShares was $9.81 billion, representing the excess of the net assets acquired over the purchase price.

•The purchase price consideration recorded by BancShares included the Purchase Money Note with an estimated fair value of $35.81 billion and the Value Appreciation Instrument with an estimated fair value of $500 million.

Fair Value Estimates

BancShares has determined that the SVBB Acquisition constitutes a business combination as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are presented at their estimated fair values based on preliminary valuations as of March 27, 2023. The determination of estimated fair values required management to make certain estimates about discount rates, future expected cash flows, market conditions at the time of the SVBB Acquisition, and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and may require adjustments.

preliminary fair value estimates of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including the effects of Measurement Period adjustments, provide a reasonable basis for determining the preliminary fair values. The fair value measurements of certain other assets and liabilities are preliminary as we identify and assess information regarding the nature of these assets and liabilities and review the associated valuation assumptions and methodologies. The tax treatment of FDIC-assisted acquisitions is complex and subject to interpretations that may result in future adjustments of deferred taxes as of the SVBB Acquisition Date. As such, the amounts recorded for tax assets and liabilities are considered provisional as we continue to evaluate the nature and extent of permanent and temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the acquired assets and liabilities assumed, as well as the tax impact on the preliminary gain on acquisition.

The following table provides the purchase price allocation to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values as of the SVBB Acquisition Date. The fair values of the Purchase Money Note and the Value Appreciation Instrument do not represent assets acquired or liabilities assumed in the SVBB Acquisition. Therefore, the Purchase Money Note and the Valuation Appreciation Instrument are not reported in the Statement of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in Exhibit 99.1.

Fair Value Purchase Price Allocation


dollars in millions	March 27, 2023
	Fair Value Purchase Price Allocation
Purchase price consideration
Purchase Money Note (1)	$	35,808
Value Appreciation Instrument	500
Purchase price consideration	$	36,308
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	1,310
Interest-earning deposits at banks	34,001
Investment securities available for sale	385
Loans	68,688
Allowance for loan losses	(220)
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses	68,468
Affordable housing tax credit investments and other unconsolidated investments	1,273
Premises and equipment	308
Core deposit intangibles	230
Other assets	1,564
Total assets acquired	$	107,539
Liabilities
Deposits	$	56,014
Borrowings	10
Deferred tax liabilities	3,364
Other liabilities	2,035
Total liabilities assumed	$	61,423
Fair value of net assets acquired	46,116
Preliminary gain on acquisition, after income taxes (2)	$	9,808
Preliminary gain on acquisition, before income taxes (2)	$	13,172

(1) The principal amount of the Purchase Money Note is the carrying value of net assets acquired of approximately $52.52 billion less the asset discount of $16.45 billion pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. The $35.81 billion above is net of a fair value discount of approximately $264 million. The fair value was estimated based on the income approach, which includes: (i) projecting cash flows over a certain discrete projection period and (ii) discounting those projected cash flows to present value at a rate of return that considers the relative risk of the cash flows and the time value of money.

(2) The difference between the preliminary gain on acquisition before and after taxes reflects the deferred tax liabilities recorded in the SVBB Acquisition, as presented above.

FINANCIAL POSITION

Interest-Earning Assets

Interest-earning assets include interest-earning deposits at banks, investment securities, and loans, all of which reflect varying interest rates based on the risk level and repricing characteristics of the underlying asset.

Interest-earning Deposits at Banks

We acquired $34.00 billion of interest-earning deposits at banks.

Investment Securities Available for Sale

We acquired investment securities available for sale with a fair value of $385 million in the SVBB Acquisition. The following table presents the par value and fair value of acquired investment securities available for sale as of the SVBB Acquisition Date. The fair value equates to the amortized cost as of the SVBB Acquisition Date.

Investment Securities Available for Sale


dollars in millions	March 27, 2023
	Par Value		Fair Value
Residential mortgage-backed securities	$	113	$	102
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	21		20
Municipal bonds	258		263
Total investment securities available for sale	$	392	$	385

We sold the municipal bonds during the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

The following table presents the weighted average yields for investment securities available for sale acquired in the SVBB Acquisition, segregated by major category with ranges of contractual maturities. The weighted average yield on the portfolio is calculated using security-level annualized yields.


	March 27, 2023
	Within One Year		One to Five Years		Five to 10 Years		After 10 Years		Total
Investment securities available for sale:
Residential mortgage-backed securities	—	%	5.01	%	4.42	%	4.43	%	4.43	%
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	—		4.49		—		—		4.49
Municipal bonds	2.59		3.48		3.63		3.88		3.75
Total investment securities available for sale	2.59	%	4.04	%	3.74	%	4.08	%	3.97	%

Loans

Loans were recognized at their estimated fair values on the SVBB Acquisition Date. FCB acquired both Purchased Credit Deteriorated (“PCD”) and non-PCD loans, which will be subject to periodic credit quality reviews in accordance with our policies. The initial allowance for loan losses (“ALL”) for PCD loans was $220 million at the SVBB Acquisition Date. The accounting treatment for loans acquired in a business combination is further discussed in the notes to the Audited Statement.

Unless otherwise noted, the following tables present loan amounts at fair value after the PCD gross-up, which represents amortized cost at the SVBB Acquisition Date.

A summary of loans by class, including the unpaid principal balance (“UPB”), is presented below:

Loans


dollars in millions	March 27, 2023
	UPB		Amortized Cost		% to Total Loans

Global fund banking	$	38,917	$	38,708	56	%
Investor dependent - early stage	2,036		1,892		3
Investor dependent - growth stage	4,618		4,307		6
Innovation C&I and cash flow dependent	9,467		9,169		13
Private Bank	10,798		9,487		14
CRE	2,574		2,468		4
Other	2,877		2,657		4
Total	$	71,287	$	68,688	100	%

The following table presents the UPB and fair value before the PCD gross-up of the loans acquired in the SVBB Acquisition as of the SVBB Acquisition Date:

UPB and Fair Value of Loans Acquired


dollars in millions	Loans
	UPB		Fair Value
Non-PCD loans	$	68,719	$	66,422
PCD loans	2,568		2,046
Total loans, before PCD gross-up	$	71,287	$	68,468

The fair value of non-PCD loans was $66.42 billion, compared to the UPB of $68.72 billion, resulting in a fair value discount of $2.30 billion that will be accreted into income over the contractual life of the loan using the effective interest method. The maturity distribution by contractual maturity date is summarized in a table below.

The following table summarizes PCD loans acquired in the SVBB Acquisition:

PCD Loans


dollars in millions	Total PCD
UPB	$	2,568
Fair value	2,046
Fair value discount	522
Less: discount for loans with $0 fair value at SVBB Acquisition Date	(26)
Less: PCD gross-up	(220)
Non-credit discount (1)	$	276

(1) The non-credit discount of $276 million will be accreted into income over the contractual life of the loan using the effective interest method. The maturity distribution by contractual maturity date is summarized in the table below.

The following table provides loan maturity distribution information by contractual maturity date and estimated average contractual interest rate as of March 27, 2023:

Loan Maturity Distribution


dollars in millions	At March 27, 2023, Maturing
	Within One Year		One to Five Years		Five to 15 Years		After 15 Years		Total		Average Contractual Interest Rate
Global fund banking	$	36,238	$	2,344	$	126	$	—	$	38,708	6.98%
Investor dependent - early stage	272		1,599		21		—		1,892		8.59%
Investor dependent - growth stage	526		3,668		113		—		4,307		8.95%
Innovation and cash flow dependent	1,636		7,167		366		—		9,169		8.24%
Private Bank	304		536		981		7,666		9,487		3.60%
CRE	302		1,311		802		53		2,468		5.34%
Other	600		693		815		549		2,657		5.03%
Total loans	$	39,878	$	17,318	$	3,224	$	8,268	$	68,688	6.66%

The following table provides information regarding the sensitivity of loans to changes in interest rates for loans maturing one year or more:

Loan Interest Rate Sensitivity


dollars in millions	Loans Maturing One Year or After with
	Fixed Interest Rates		Variable Interest Rates
Global fund banking	$	8	$	2,462
Investor dependent - early stage	24		1,596
Investor dependent - growth stage	12		3,769
Innovation and cash flow dependent	3		7,530
Private Bank	1,850		7,333
CRE	934		1,232
Other	1,328		729
Total loans	$	4,159	$	24,651

Loans on nonaccrual status at March 27, 2023 totaled $176 million, or 0.26% of total acquired loans.

Interest-Bearing Liabilities

Interest-bearing liabilities include interest-bearing deposits and securities sold under customer repurchase agreements.

Deposits

We assumed $56.01 billion of deposits in the SVBB Acquisition as follows:

Deposits


dollars in millions	March 27, 2023
Noninterest-bearing demand	$	35,075
Checking with interest	9,208
Money market	11,487
Savings	38
Time	206
Total deposits	$	56,014

Where information is not readily available to determine the amount of insured deposits, the amount of uninsured deposits is estimated, consistent with the methodologies and assumptions utilized in providing information to our regulators. We estimate total uninsured deposits were $48.55 billion at March 27, 2023.

The following table provides the expected maturity of time deposits in excess of $250,000, the FDIC insurance limit, as of March 27, 2023:

Maturities of Time Deposits In Excess of $250,000


dollars in millions	March 27, 2023
Time deposits maturing in:
Three months or less	$	89
Over three months through six months	31
Over six months through 12 months	37
More than 12 months	2
Total	$	159

Borrowings

We assumed $10 million of securities sold under agreements to repurchase.

The following sections include discussions regarding the impact of the SVBB Acquisition on a consolidated reporting basis by BancShares, including operating results and cash flows, liquidity, and capital.

OPERATING RESULTS AND CASH FLOWS

Beginning on March 27, 2023, the operations acquired in the SVBB Acquisition are included in our consolidated statements of income and cash flows. The SVBB Acquisition has improved our net interest income (“NII”) and cash flows. We expect that the SVBB Acquisition will continue to benefit NII and cash flows compared to before the SVBB Acquisition, as interest earned on acquired loans and to a lesser extent, interest-earning deposits at banks and investments, is expected to continue to exceed interest expense on assumed deposits and borrowings and the Purchase Money Note.

As shown in the table below, our consolidated noninterest income and expense have increased due to the SVBB Acquisition. We expect noninterest income to continue to benefit from the ongoing activities of the acquired operations. While the pace of the increases in noninterest expense could decrease due to synergies, we expect noninterest expense to remain higher than before the SVBB Acquisition reflecting the additional personnel, systems and occupancy costs, as well as higher intangible amortization, due to the CDI of $230 million amortizing over an estimated eight-year useful life.

The fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the purchase price. Consequently, there was a gain on acquisition of $9.81 billion (and no goodwill) for the SVBB Acquisition.

During the first quarter of 2023, BancShares added the Silicon Valley Banking reportable segment (the “SVB Segment”), which includes the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and related operations from the SVBB Acquisition completed on March 27, 2023. The following table summarizes the results of operations for the SVB Segment from the SVBB Acquisition Date through December 31, 2023. Noninterest expense in the following table includes CDI amortization of $38 million for the period from the SVBB Acquisition Date to December 31, 2023.

SVB Segment: Financial Data and Metrics


dollars in millions		For the period
	March 27, 2023 through December 31, 2023
Earnings Summary
Net interest income		$	1,946
Benefit for credit losses		71
Net interest income after benefit for credit losses		1,875
Noninterest income		478
Noninterest expense		1,642
Income before income taxes		711
Income tax expense		181
Net income		$	530

Select Period End Balances		As of December 31, 2023
Loans		$	55,013
Deposits		38,477

In addition to the results of operations included in the SVB Segment, certain items related to the SVBB Acquisition were reported in our “Corporate” segment disclosures for the year ended December 31, 2023. These included: loan discount accretion income of $697 million, interest expense of $1.00 billion on the Purchase Money Note, provision for credit losses of $716 million, which included the day 2 provision for acquired non-PCD loans and off-balance sheet credit exposures discussed below, gain on acquisition of $9.81 billion, and acquisition-related expenses of $470 million, most of which was related to the SVBB Acquisition. We expect the pace of the increases in acquisition-related expenses to decrease due to synergies.

The provision for credit losses was impacted by $462 million for the day 2 provision for credit losses for acquired non-PCD loans and $254 million for acquired off-balance sheet credit exposures. The acquired loans and off-balance sheet exposures are subject to our ongoing credit review and ALL processes.

In connection with the Purchase Agreement, FCB also entered into the Shared-Loss Agreement. The Shared-Loss Agreement provides for FDIC Loss Sharing for five years and FCB Reimbursement for eight years. The Shared-Loss Agreement extends to loans funded after the SVBB Acquisition Date that were unfunded loan commitments at the SVBB Acquisition Date for a period of one year after the SVBB Acquisition Date. If certain conditions are met pursuant to the Shared-Loss Agreement, FCB has agreed to pay to the FDIC, 45 days after March 31, 2031 (or, if earlier, the time of disposition of all acquired assets pursuant to the Shared-Loss Agreement), a true-up amount up to $1.5 billion calculated using a formula set forth in the Shared-Loss Agreement. Preliminary estimates indicate there is no material value to attribute to the loss indemnification asset or true-up liability. This is primarily based on evaluation of historical loss experience and the credit quality of the portfolio.

LIQUIDITY

BancShares’ liquidity metrics remain strong as we had $57.28 billion in liquid assets consisting of $32.69 billion in cash and interest-earning deposits at banks and $24.59 billion in high-quality liquid securities at December 31, 2023. In addition, at December 31, 2023, we had estimated unused borrowing capacity with the FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank of $13.62 billion and $5.12 billion, respectively, and $15.11 billion with the FDIC under the Advance Facility Agreement.

As consideration for the SVBB Acquisition, FCB issued the Purchase Money Note and the Value Appreciation Instrument to the FDIC. Under the term of the Value Appreciation Instrument, FCB agreed to make a cash payment to the FDIC equal to the product of (i) $5 million and (ii) the excess amount by which the average volume weighted price of one share of BancShares’ Class A common stock, par value $1, over the two Nasdaq trading days immediately prior to the date on which the Value Appreciation Instrument is exercised exceeds $582.55; provided that the settlement amount does not exceed $500 million. The FDIC exercised its right under the Value Appreciation Instrument on March 28, 2023, and a $500 million payment was made on April 4, 2023.

Deposits are a primary source of funding of our operations. We assumed $56.01 billion of deposits in the SVBB Acquisition. The following table summarizes deposits for the SVB Segment:


(dollars in millions)	Deposit Balance
	Acquisition Date
	March 27, 2023		March 31, 2023		April 14, 2023		April 28, 2023		June 30, 2023		September 30, 2023		December 31, 2023
Deposits	$	56,014	$	49,259	$	41,336	$	41,425	$	40,860	$	39,970	$	38,477

Deposits declined from $56.01 billion at the SVBB Acquisition Date to $49.26 billion at March 31, 2023, primarily due to uncertainty in the banking industry. As presented in the table above, deposits began to stabilize early during the second quarter.

CAPITAL

The regulatory capital ratios for BancShares and FCB are calculated in accordance with the guidelines of the federal banking authorities. The regulatory capital ratios for BancShares and FCB continued to exceed the Basel III requirements and the Prompt Corrective Action well-capitalized thresholds after the SVBB Acquisition as summarized in the following table:

Analysis of Capital Adequacy


dollars in millions	Requirements to be Well-Capitalized		December 31, 2023				December 31, 2022
			Amount(1)		Ratio(1)			Amount		Ratio
BancShares
Risk-based capital ratios
Total risk-based capital	10.00	%	$	23,891	15.74	%		$	11,799	13.18	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital	8.00		21,150		13.94			9,902		11.06
Common equity Tier 1	6.50		20,270		13.36			9,021		10.08
Tier 1 leverage ratio	5.00		21,150		9.83			9,902		8.99

FCB
Risk-based capital ratios
Total risk-based capital	10.00	%	$	23,600	15.56	%		$	11,627	12.99	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital	8.00		21,227		13.99			10,186		11.38
Common equity Tier 1	6.50		21,227		13.99			10,186		11.38
Tier 1 leverage ratio	5.00		21,227		9.88			10,186		9.25

(1) Capital amounts and ratios as of December 31, 2023 are preliminary pending completion of quarterly regulatory filings.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into this Item 9.01(a) is the Audited Statement and the accompanying notes thereto.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information

The disclosure in the Explanatory Note is incorporated in this Item 9.01(b).

Silicon Valley Bridge Bank was only in operation from March 10, 2023 to March 27, 2023 and does not have historical financial information on which we could base pro forma information. Additionally, we did not acquire all assets or assume all liabilities of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, and an essential part of the SVBB Acquisition is the federal assistance governed by the Purchase Agreement and Shared-Loss Agreement, which is not reflected in the previous operations of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank. Therefore, it is impracticable to provide pro forma information on revenues and earnings for the SVBB Acquisition in accordance with ASC 805-10-50-2.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits accompany this Amendment No. 2.


Exhibit No.						Description
2.1*						Purchase and Assumption Agreement All Deposits dated March 27, 2023, by and among the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, receiver of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, N.A., the Federal Deposit Corporation and First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
2.2						Extensions of Time to the Purchase and Assumption Agreement All Deposits dated March 27, 2023, by and among the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, received of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, N.A., the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2023)
4.1						Amended and Restated Purchase Money Note, dated as of March 27, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on November 27, 2023)
10.1*						Commercial Shared-Loss Agreement dated March 27, 2023, by and among the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
10.2						Advance Facility Agreement dated as of March 27, 2023, by and among First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as receiver for Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, National Association, as lender and as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on November 27, 2023)
23.1						Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, KPMG LLP
99.1						Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, KPMG LLP, Statement of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed at March 27, 2023 and Notes to Statement of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

*Previously furnished or filed

Disclosures About Forward-Looking Statements

This Amendment No. 2 contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding the financial condition, results of operations, business plans, asset quality, and future performance and other strategic goals of BancShares. Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “predicts,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “targets,” “designed,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “potential,” “continue,” “aims” or other similar words and expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on BancShares’ current expectations and assumptions regarding BancShares’ business, the economy, and other future conditions.

Because forward-looking statements relate to future results and occurrences, they are subject to inherent risks, uncertainties, changes in circumstances and other factors that are difficult to predict. Many possible events or factors could affect BancShares’ future financial results and performance and could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of BancShares to differ materially from any anticipated results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, general competitive, economic, political, geopolitical events (including conflicts in Ukraine, Israel and the Gaza Strip) and market conditions, including changes in competitive pressures among financial institutions and the impacts related to or resulting from recent bank failures and other volatility, the financial success or changing conditions or strategies of BancShares’ vendors or customers, including changes in demand for deposits, loans and other financial services, fluctuations in interest rates, changes in the quality or composition of BancShares’ loan or investment portfolio, actions of government regulators, including the recent interest rate hikes by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Board (the “Federal Reserve”), changes to estimates of future costs and benefits of actions taken by BancShares, BancShares’ ability to maintain adequate sources of funding and liquidity, the potential impact of decisions by the Federal Reserve on BancShares’ capital plans, adverse developments with respect to U.S. or global economic conditions, including the significant turbulence in the capital or financial markets, the impact of the current inflationary environment, the impact of implementation and compliance with current or proposed laws, regulations and regulatory interpretations, including potential increased regulatory requirements, limitations, and costs, such as FDIC special assessments and the interagency proposed rule on regulatory capital, along with the risk that such laws, regulations and regulatory interpretations may change, the availability of capital and personnel, and the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of BancShares’ previous acquisition transactions, including the SVBB Acquisition and the previously completed transaction with CIT Group Inc., which acquisition risks include (1) disruption from the transactions with customer, supplier or employee relationships, (2) the possibility that the amount of the costs, fees, expenses and charges related to the transactions may be greater than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected or unknown factors, events or liabilities, (3) reputational risk and the reaction of the parties’ customers to the transactions, (4) the risk that the cost savings and any revenue synergies from the transactions may not be realized or take longer than anticipated to be realized, (5) difficulties experienced in completing the integration of the businesses, (6) the ability to retain customers following the transactions and (7) adjustments to BancShares’ estimated purchase accounting impacts of the SVBB Acquisition.

Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, BancShares disclaims any obligation to update such forward-looking statements or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect future events or developments. Additional factors which could affect the forward-looking statements can be found in BancShares’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and in BancShares’ subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its other filings with the Commission.

SIGNATURE

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


		First Citizens BancShares, Inc.
		(Registrant)


Date:	January 26, 2024	By: /s/ Craig L. Nix
		Name: Craig L. Nix
		Title: Chief Financial Officer

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement (No. 333-250131) on Form S-8 of our report dated January 26, 2024, with respect to the statement of assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, N.A. by First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares, Inc.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Raleigh, North Carolina

January 26, 2024

Exhibit 99.1


Description						Page No.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm						2
Statement of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed at March 27, 2023						4
Notes to Statement of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed						5

Independent Auditors’ Report

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

First Citizens BancShares, Inc.:

Report on the Statement of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

Opinion

We have audited the statement of assets acquired and liabilities assumed by First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company), related to the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, N.A. on March 27, 2023, and the related notes (the Financial Statement).

In our opinion, the accompanying Financial Statement presents fairly, in all material respects, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, N.A. described in Note 1 by the Company as of March 27, 2023, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Basis for Opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statement section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Company and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Emphasis of Matter — Basis of Accounting

We draw attention to Note 1 to the Financial Statement, which describes that the accompanying statement of acquired assets and assumed liabilities was prepared for the purpose of complying with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (for inclusion in the filing of Form 8-K of the Company) and is not intended to be a complete presentation of the Company’s assets and liabilities. As a result, the Financial Statement may not be suitable for another purpose. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.

Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statement

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the Financial Statement in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the Financial Statement that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statement

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Statement as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors’ report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the Financial Statement.

In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:

•Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.

•Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the Financial Statement, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the Financial Statement.

•Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.

•Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the Financial Statement.

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control–related matters that we identified during the audit.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Raleigh, North Carolina

January 26, 2024

Statement of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

by First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company

(a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares, Inc)


dollars in millions	March 27, 2023
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	1,310
Interest-earning deposits at banks	34,001
Investment securities available for sale	385
Loans	68,688
Allowance for loan losses	(220)
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses	68,468
Affordable housing tax credit investments and other unconsolidated investments	1,273
Premises and equipment	308
Core deposit intangibles	230
Other assets	1,564
Total assets acquired	$	107,539
Liabilities
Deposits	$	56,014
Borrowings	10
Deferred tax liabilities	3,364
Other liabilities	2,035
Total liabilities assumed	$	61,423
Net assets acquired	$	46,116

See accompanying Notes to the Statement of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed.

Notes to the Statement of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

NOTE 1 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (the “Parent Company” and, when including all of its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, “we,” “us,” “our,” “BancShares”) is a financial holding company organized under the laws of Delaware that conducts operations through its banking subsidiary, First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (“FCB,” or the “Bank”), which is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Business Combination

On March 27, 2023 (the “SVBB Acquisition Date”), FCB acquired substantially all loans and certain other assets and assumed all customer deposits and certain other liabilities of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, N.A. (“SVBB”) from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) pursuant to the terms of a purchase and assumption agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) by and among FCB, the FDIC and the FDIC as receiver of SVBB (the “SVBB Acquisition”).

Refer to Note 2—Business Combination for additional information.

Basis of Presentation

BancShares has determined that the SVBB Acquisition constitutes a business combination as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, Business Combinations. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are presented in this Statement of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed and accompanying Notes (this “Financial Statement”) at their estimated fair values based on preliminary valuations as of March 27, 2023.

In accordance with the relief granted in a letter dated June 1, 2023 from the staff of the Division of Corporate Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”), and the Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 1:K, Financial Statements of Acquired Troubled Financial Institutions (“SAB 1:K”), BancShares has omitted certain financial information of SVBB required by Rule 3-05 of Regulation S-X. SAB 1:K provides relief from the requirements of Rule 3-05 of Regulation S-X under certain circumstances, including a transaction such as the SVBB Acquisition, in which the registrant engages in an acquisition of a troubled financial institution for which audited financial statements are not reasonably available and in which federal assistance is an essential and significant part of the transaction. This Financial Statement solely relates to the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the SVBB Acquisition. Therefore, this Financial Statement does not include the following financial statements: balance sheet, statement of income, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in stockholder’s equity, and statement of cash flows.

The preparation of this Financial Statement requires management to make estimates and assumptions based on available information, including, but not limited to discount rates, market conditions, expected cash flows and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and subject to change. These estimates and assumptions impact the amounts reported in this Financial Statement and accompanying notes, and actual results could differ from those estimates. The significant estimates relate to the determination of fair values of loans acquired and the core deposit intangibles associated with the acquisition are considered critical accounting estimates. The methods used to determine the fair values of the significant assets acquired and liabilities assumed are described below.

Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) are legal entities that either do not have sufficient equity to finance their activities without the support from other parties or whose equity investors lack a controlling financial interest. Consolidation of a VIE is appropriate if a reporting entity holds a controlling financial interest in the VIE and is the primary beneficiary. BancShares is not the primary beneficiary and does not hold a controlling interest in the VIEs as it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIEs’ economic performance. As such, assets and liabilities of these entities are not consolidated into this Financial Statement. See Note 9—Variable Interest Entities.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Cash and interest-earning deposits at banks

Cash and interest-earning deposits at banks have short-term or no stated maturity, prevailing market rates and limited credit risk. Therefore, carrying values approximate fair value.

Investment securities

BancShares classifies the acquired debt securities as available for sale (“AFS”). The fair value of mortgage-backed securities and municipal bonds are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value estimates are based on observable inputs including quoted market prices for similar instruments, quoted market prices that are not in an active market or other inputs that are observable in the market. In the absence of observable inputs, fair value is estimated based on pricing models and/or discounted cash flow methodologies.

In accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, the acquired investment securities were recognized at fair value as of the SVBB Acquisition Date. Consequently, amortized cost equates to fair value at the SVBB Acquisition Date. See Note 3—Investment Securities Available for Sale for additional information.

Loans

Fair values for loans were based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered factors including the type of loan and related collateral, classification status, fixed or variable interest rate, remaining term of loan, credit quality ratings or scores, amortization status and current discount rate. Loans with similar risk characteristics were pooled together and treated in aggregate when applying various valuation techniques. The discount rates used for loans were based on an evaluation of current market rates for new originations of comparable loans and required rates of return for market participants to purchase similar assets, including adjustments for liquidity and credit quality when necessary.

Acquired Loans

BancShares’ accounting methods for acquired loans depends on whether or not the loans reflect more than insignificant credit deterioration since origination at the date of acquisition.

Non-Purchased Credit Deteriorated Loans

Non-Purchased Credit Deteriorated (“Non-PCD”) loans do not reflect more than insignificant credit deterioration since origination at the date of acquisition. These loans are recorded at fair value, and the difference between the fair value and the unpaid principal balance (“UPB”) at the acquisition date is amortized or accreted to interest income over the contractual life of the loan using the effective interest method.

Purchased Credit Deteriorated Loans

Purchased loans that reflect a more than insignificant credit deterioration since origination at the date of acquisition are classified as Purchased Credit Deteriorated (“PCD”) loans. PCD loans are recorded at acquisition-date amortized cost, which is the purchase price or fair value in a business combination, plus BancShares' initial allowance for loan losses (“ALL”), which results in a gross up of the loan balance (the “PCD Gross-Up”). The initial ALL for PCD loans is established through the PCD Gross-Up, and there is no corresponding increase to the provision for credit losses. The difference between the UPB and the acquisition date amortized cost resulting from the PCD Gross-Up is amortized or accreted to interest income over the contractual life of the loan using the effective interest method. Refer to Note 5—Allowance for Loan Losses for additional information.

Loan Classes

The classes of the acquired loans are described below.

Global Fund Banking – Global fund banking is the largest class of loans and consists of capital call lines of credit, the repayment of which is dependent on the payment of capital calls by the underlying limited partner investors in funds managed by certain private equity and venture capital firms.

Investor Dependent – The investor dependent class includes loans made primarily to technology and life science/healthcare companies. These borrowers typically have modest or negative cash flows and rarely have an established record of profitable operations. Repayment of these loans may be dependent upon receipt by borrowers of additional equity financing from venture capital firms or other investors, or in some cases, a successful sale to a third party or an initial public offering (“IPO”). The investor dependent loans are disaggregated into two classes:

•Early-Stage – These include loans to pre-revenue, development-stage companies and companies that are in the early phases of commercialization, with revenues of up to $5 million.

•Growth Stage – These include loans to growth-stage enterprises. Companies with revenues between $5 million and $15 million, or pre-revenue clinical-stage biotechnology companies, are considered to be mid stage, and companies with revenues in excess of $15 million are considered to be later stage.

Cash Flow Dependent and Innovation Commercial and Industrial (“C&I”) – Cash flow dependent and innovation C&I loans are made primarily to technology and life science/healthcare companies that are not investor dependent. Repayment of these loans is not dependent on additional equity financing, a successful sale or an IPO.

•Cash Flow Dependent – Cash flow dependent loans are typically used to assist a select group of private equity sponsors with the acquisition of businesses, are larger in size and repayment is generally dependent upon the cash flows of the combined entities. Acquired companies are typically established, later-stage businesses of scale, and characterized by reasonable levels of leverage with loan structures that include meaningful financial covenants. The sponsor’s equity contribution is often 50 percent or more of the acquisition price.

•Innovation C&I – These include loans in innovation sectors such as technology and life science/healthcare industries. Innovation C&I loans are dependent on either the borrower’s cash flows or balance sheet for repayment. Cash flow dependent loans require the borrower to maintain cash flow from operations that is sufficient to service all debt. Borrowers must demonstrate normalized cash flow in excess of all fixed charges associated with operating the business. Balance sheet dependent loans include asset-backed loans and are structured to require constant current asset coverage (e.g., cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable and, to a much lesser extent, inventory) in an amount that exceeds the outstanding debt. The repayment of these arrangements is dependent on the financial condition, and payment ability, of third parties with whom our clients do business.

Private Bank – Private banking includes loans to clients who are primarily private equity/venture capital professionals and executives in the innovation companies, as well as high net worth clients. We offer a customized suite of private banking services, including mortgages, home equity lines of credit, restricted and private stock loans, personal capital call lines of credit, lines of credit against liquid assets and other secured and unsecured lending products. In addition, we provide owner occupied commercial mortgages and real estate secured loans.

Commercial Real Estate (“CRE”) – CRE consists generally of acquisition financing loans for commercial properties such as office buildings, retail properties, apartment buildings and industrial/warehouse space.

Other – The remaining smaller acquired portfolios are aggregated into this category. These include other C&I, premium wine and other acquired portfolios.

•Other C&I loans include working capital and revolving lines of credit, as well as term loans for equipment and fixed assets. These loans are primarily to clients that are not in the technology and life sciences/healthcare industries. Additionally, other C&I loans contain commercial tax-exempt loans to not-for-profit private schools, colleges, public charter schools and other not-for-profit organizations.

•Premium wine loans are made to wine producers, vineyards and wine industry or hospitality businesses across the Western United States. A large portion of these loans are secured by real estate collateral such as vineyards and wineries.

▪Other acquired portfolios consist primarily of construction and land loans for financing new developments as well as financing for improvements to existing buildings. These also include community development loans made as part of our responsibilities under the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977, and a small amount of Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans, which are loans guaranteed by the Small Business Association that were issued through the PPP.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The methodology for estimating the ALL is the sum of two main components: (i) modeled ALL assessed on a collective basis for pools of loans that share similar risk characteristics that includes a quantitative adjustment to account for portfolio risk not captured in the models and may include a qualitative adjustment based on management’s assessment of the risks and (ii) ALL assessed for individual loans that do not share similar risk characteristics with other loans.

For loans that share similar risk characteristics, the process derives an estimated ALL assumption from a non-discounted cash flow approach based on portfolio classes. This approach incorporates a calculation of three predictive metrics: probability of default (“PD”), loss given default (“LGD”), and exposure at default (“EAD”), over the estimated life of the exposure. PD and LGD assumptions are developed based on quantitative models and inherent risk of credit loss, both of which involve significant judgment. Renewals and extensions within our control are not considered in the estimated contractual term of a loan. A qualitative adjustment may be applied to account for risk not captured by the models or emerging risks that may not yet be captured.

For loans that do not share similar risk characteristics, the ALL is measured based on the net realizable value, which is the difference between the discounted value of the expected future cash flows and the amortized cost basis of the loan. When a loan is collateral-dependent and the repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral, the ALL is measured as the difference between the amortized cost basis of the loan and the fair value of the collateral.

Unfunded commitments are assessed to determine both the probability of funding as well as the expectation of future losses. BancShares estimates the expected funding amounts and applies its PD and LGD models to those expected funding amounts to estimate the reserve for unfunded commitments.

Leases

Certain branch locations, administrative offices, and equipment are leased. Operating lease right of use assets (“ROU assets”) are included in other assets, and the associated lease obligations are included in other liabilities. Leases with a remaining term of 12 months or less at the SVBB Acquisition Date were not recorded in this Financial Statement.

ROU assets and lease liabilities were recognized on the SVBB Acquisition Date based on the present value of remaining lease terms. BancShares’ incremental borrowing rate at the SVBB Acquisition Date was utilized to determine the present value of lease payments. The valuation of the ROU assets considered the comparison of current market rates to contractual rates under the lease agreements.

Affordable housing tax credit investments

The fair values of the affordable housing tax credit investments were determined based on discounted cash flows. The cash flow projections considered tax credits and net benefits from operating losses and tax depreciation. The discount rate was determined using observable market data points for similar investments.

Premises and Equipment

Fair values for furniture, equipment and software were determined using the cost approach. See Note 7—Premises and Equipment for further information.

Core deposit intangibles

Certain core deposits were acquired as part of the SVBB Acquisition, which provide an additional source of funds for BancShares. The core deposit intangibles represent the costs saved by BancShares by acquiring the core deposits rather than sourcing the funds elsewhere. This intangible was valued using the after-tax cost savings method under the income approach. This method estimates the fair value by discounting to present value the favorable funding spread attributable to the core deposit balances over their estimated average remaining life. The valuation considered a dynamic approach to interest rates and alternative cost of funds. The favorable funding spread is calculated as the difference in the alternative cost of funds and the net deposit cost. Refer to further discussion in Note 8—Core Deposit Intangibles.

Derivative Assets and Liabilities

The fair values of the derivative assets and derivative liabilities acquired in the SVBB Acquisition were valued using prices of financial instruments with similar characteristics and observable inputs. All derivatives are reported on a gross basis in this Financial Statement and are not offset by derivative assets and liabilities and cash collateral under master netting agreements except for swap contracts cleared by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and LCH Clearnet. These swap contracts are accounted as “settled-to-market”, and cash variation margin paid or received is characterized as settlement of the derivative exposure. Variation margin balances are offset against the corresponding derivative asset and liability balances on the balance sheet.

Interest Rate Contracts

Interest rate derivative contracts are provided to support the business requirements of customers. Derivative contracts are sold to customers and in order to mitigate the market risk associated with these customer contracts, similar offsetting positions are entered into with broker-dealers.

Foreign Exchange Contracts

Foreign exchange forwards, options, and swaps contracts are transacted with clients involved in foreign activities, either as the purchaser or seller, depending upon the clients’ needs. These are structured as back-to-back contracts to mitigate the risk of fluctuations in currency rates. In addition, foreign exchange forward contracts are entered into with correspondent banks to economically reduce our foreign exchange exposure related to certain foreign currency denominated instruments.

Other Assets

Other assets acquired in the SVBB Acquisition primarily included accrued interest receivable, Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock and Federal Reserve (“FRB”) stock, and derivative financial instruments. Accrued interest receivable is short-term in nature and, therefore, historical carrying values approximate fair value. Based on the low credit risk and historical redemptions at cost, we determined that historical cost approximated the fair value of FHLB and FRB stock. Derivative financial instruments are discussed above and in Note 13—Derivative Financial Instruments. Other assets are further discussed in Note 10—Other Assets and Note 15—Fair Value.

Deposits

Acquired deposits were essentially all transactional deposits. The estimated fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as demand deposit accounts, money market accounts, and savings accounts was the amount payable on demand. Thus, we determined carrying values approximate fair value.

Deferred Tax liability

The deferred tax liability (“DTL”) for the SVBB Acquisition is discussed in Note 16—Deferred Income Taxes.

Other liabilities

Other liabilities acquired in the SVBB Acquisition primarily included commitments to fund tax credit investments, reserve for off-balance sheet credit exposures, and accrued interest payable. The fair value of the liability representing our commitment for future capital contributions to the affordable housing tax credit investments was determined based on discounted cash flows. Projected cash flows for future capital contributions were discounted at a rate that represented FCB’s cost of debt. Accrued interest payable is short-term in nature, and therefore, carrying values approximate fair value. The fair value of the remaining other liabilities was determined to approximate carrying value. Other liabilities also included derivative financial instruments, which are discussed above. Refer to further discussions in Note 13—Derivative Financial Instruments, Note 14—Other Liabilities, and Note 15—Fair Value.

Fair Values

Fair Value Hierarchy

Fair value of financial assets and liabilities are determined in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, which defines fair value, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value, and requires disclosures about fair value measurements. BancShares categorizes its financial instruments based on the significance of inputs to the valuation techniques according to the following three-tier fair value hierarchy:

•Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement date. Level 1 assets include cash and interest earning deposits at banks.

•Level 2 - Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 assets and liabilities include investment securities with quoted prices that are traded less frequently than exchange-traded instruments, accrued interest income, stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank, deposits with no stated maturity, time deposits, securities sold under customer repurchase agreements and derivative contracts whose values are determined using a pricing model with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data.

•Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets include loans for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

See Note 15—Fair Value for additional information.

Shared-Loss Agreement Intangibles

Preliminary estimates indicate there is no material value to attribute to the loss indemnification asset or true-up liability under the commercial shared loss agreement FCB entered in with the FDIC in connection with the SVBB Acquisition (the “Shared-Loss Agreement”). This is primarily based on evaluation of historical loss experience and the credit quality of the portfolio. See Note 2—Business Combination for discussion of the Shared-Loss Agreement.

NOTE 2 — BUSINESS COMBINATION

Silicon Valley Bridge Bank Acquisition

FCB completed the SVBB Acquisition on March 27, 2023 and acquired substantially all loans and certain other assets and assumed all customer deposits and certain other liabilities of SVBB in an FDIC-assisted transaction.

BancShares has determined that the SVBB Acquisition constitutes a business combination as defined by ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are presented at their estimated fair values based on preliminary valuations as of March 27, 2023. The determination of estimated fair values required management to make certain estimates about discount rates, future expected cash flows, market conditions at the time of the SVBB Acquisition, and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and may require adjustments.

FCB and the FDIC are awaiting conclusion of the customary final settlement process which could impact the fair value of certain other assets acquired and other liabilities assumed. We continue to review information relating to events or circumstances existing at the SVBB Acquisition Date that could impact the preliminary fair value estimates. Until management finalizes its fair value estimates for the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, the preliminary gain on acquisition can be updated for a period not to exceed one year following the SVBB Acquisition Date (the “Measurement Period”). We believe the preliminary fair value estimates of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including the affects of Measurement Period adjustments, provide a reasonable basis for determining the preliminary fair values. The fair value measurements of certain other assets and liabilities are preliminary as we identify and assess information regarding the nature of these assets and liabilities and review the associated valuation assumptions and methodologies. The tax treatment of FDIC-assisted acquisitions is complex and subject to interpretations that may result in future adjustments of deferred taxes as of the SVBB Acquisition Date. As such, the amounts recorded for tax assets and liabilities are considered provisional as we continue to evaluate the nature and extent of permanent and temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the acquired assets and liabilities assumed, as well as the tax impact on the preliminary gain on acquisition.

Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, FCB acquired assets with an estimated total fair value of approximately $107.54 billion as of the SVBB Acquisition Date, primarily including $68.47 billion of loans, net of the initial ALL for PCD loans, and $35.31 billion of cash and interest-earning deposits at banks. FCB also assumed liabilities with an estimated total fair value of approximately $61.42 billion, primarily including $56.01 billion of customer deposits. The deposits were acquired without a premium, and the assets were acquired at a discount of approximately $16.45 billion pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement. Further details regarding the fair values of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities are provided in the “Fair Value Purchase Price Allocation” table below.

In connection with the Purchase Agreement, FCB also entered into the Shared-Loss Agreement. The Shared-Loss Agreement covers an estimated $60 billion of funded commercial loans (collectively, the “Covered Assets”). The FDIC will reimburse FCB for 0% of losses of up to $5 billion with respect to Covered Assets and 50% of losses in excess of $5 billion with respect to Covered Assets (“FDIC Loss Sharing”), and FCB will reimburse the FDIC for 50% of recoveries related to such Covered Assets (“FCB reimbursement”). The Shared-Loss Agreement provides for FDIC loss sharing for five years and FCB reimbursement for eight years. The Shared-Loss Agreement extends to loans funded after the SVBB Acquisition Date that were unfunded commitments to loans at the SVBB Acquisition Date for a period of one year after the SVBB Acquisition Date. If certain conditions are met pursuant to the Shared-Loss Agreement, FCB has agreed to pay to the FDIC, 45 days after March 31, 2031 (or, if earlier, the time of disposition of all acquired assets pursuant to the Shared-Loss Agreement), a true-up amount up to $1.5 billion calculated using a formula set forth in the Shared-Loss Agreement.

Purchase Price Consideration for the SVBB Acquisition

As consideration for the SVBB Acquisition, FCB issued a five-year note to the FDIC with an original principal of $35 billion, which note was amended and restated adjusting the principal amount to $36.07 billion (as amended, the “Purchase Money Note”). FCB pledged specified assets as collateral security for the Purchase Money Note and the Advance Facility Agreement (as defined below), including loans purchased from the FDIC as receiver to SVBB, the related loan documents and collections, accounts established for collections and disbursements, any items credited thereto, such additional collateral (if any) as the parties may agree to in the future, and proceeds thereof. The interest rate on the Purchase Money Note accrues at a rate of 3.50% per annum. There are no scheduled principal payments under the Purchase Money Note. FCB may voluntarily prepay principal under the Purchase Money Note, without penalty or premium, twice per month. The principal amount of the Purchase Money Note is based on the carrying value of net assets acquired less the asset discount of $16.45 billion pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement.

In addition, as part of the consideration for the SVBB Acquisition, BancShares issued a Cash-Settled Value Appreciation Instrument to the FDIC (the “Value Appreciation Instrument”) in which FCB agreed to make a cash payment to the FDIC equal to the product of (i) $5 million and (ii) the excess amount by which the average volume weighted price of one share of BancShares’ Class A common stock, par value $1 (“Class A Common Stock”), over the two Nasdaq trading days immediately prior to the date on which the Value Appreciation Instrument is exercised exceeds $582.55; provided that the settlement amount does not exceed $500 million. The Value Appreciation Instrument was exercisable by the holder thereof, in whole or in part, from and including March 27, 2023 to April 14, 2023. The FDIC exercised its right under the Value Appreciation Instrument on March 28, 2023, and a $500 million payment was made on April 4, 2023.

The fair values of the Purchase Money Note and the Value Appreciation Instrument do not represent assets acquired or liabilities assumed in the SVBB Acquisition. Therefore, the Purchase Money Note and the Valuation Appreciation Instrument are not reported in the Statement of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed.

The following table provides the purchase price allocation to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated fair values as of the SVBB Acquisition Date:

Fair Value Purchase Price Allocation


dollars in millions	March 27, 2023
	Fair Value Purchase Price Allocation
Purchase price consideration
Purchase Money Note (1)	$	35,808
Value Appreciation Instrument	500
Purchase price consideration	$	36,308
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	1,310
Interest-earning deposits at banks	34,001
Investment securities available for sale	385
Loans	68,688
Allowance for loan losses	(220)
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses	68,468
Affordable housing tax credit investments and other unconsolidated investments	1,273
Premises and equipment	308
Core deposit intangibles	230
Other assets	1,564
Total assets acquired	$	107,539
Liabilities
Deposits	$	56,014
Borrowings	10
Deferred tax liabilities	3,364
Other liabilities	2,035
Total liabilities assumed	$	61,423
Fair value of net assets acquired	46,116
Preliminary gain on acquisition, after income taxes (2)	$	9,808
Preliminary gain on acquisition, before income taxes (2)	$	13,172

(2) The difference between the preliminary gain on acquisition before and after taxes reflects the deferred tax liabilities recorded in the SVBB Acquisition, as presented above.

BancShares recorded a preliminary gain on acquisition of $9.81 billion, representing the excess of the fair value of net assets acquired over the purchase price.

NOTE 3 — INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

The following table presents the fair value of investment securities available for sale, which equates to the amortized cost as of the SVBB Acquisition Date as further discussed in Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation.

Fair Value - Investment Securities Available for Sale


dollars in millions	March 27, 2023
	Fair Value
Investment securities available for sale
Residential mortgage-backed securities	$	102
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	20
Municipal bonds	263
Total investment securities available for sale	$	385

Investments in mortgage-backed securities represent securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association, Federal National Mortgage Association, and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. Municipal bonds are general obligation bonds.

At March 27, 2023, accrued interest receivable for available for sale securities was $3 million and is reported in other assets.

The following table provides contractual maturities. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities on certain securities because borrowers and issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties. Residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities are stated separately as they are not due at a single maturity date.

Maturities - Debt Securities


dollars in millions	March 27, 2023
	Fair Value
Investment securities available for sale
Securities maturing in:
One year or less	$	3
After one through five years	18
After five through 10 years	95
After 10 years	147
Residential mortgage-backed securities	102
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	20
Total investment securities available for sale	$	385

Investment securities having an aggregate fair value of $10 million at March 27, 2023, were pledged as collateral to secure public funds on deposit and certain short-term borrowings, and for other purposes as required by law.

A security is considered past due once it is 30 days contractually past due under the terms of the agreement. There were no securities past due as of March 27, 2023.

Certain investments acquired by BancShares were recorded in other assets. BancShares acquired $40 million of nonmarketable securities without readily determinable fair values, whereby fair value was determined to approximate carrying value at March 27, 2023. Affordable housing tax credit investments, which are accounted for using the proportional amortization method, were $1.23 billion at March 27, 2023.

NOTE 4 — LOANS

As discussed in Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation, loans were recognized at their estimated fair values on the SVBB Acquisition Date in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. Unless otherwise noted, the following tables present loan amounts at fair value after the PCD gross-up, which represents amortized cost at the SVBB Acquisition Date.

Loans by Class


	March 27, 2023
dollars in millions	Amortized Cost
Global fund banking	$	38,708
Investor dependent - early stage	1,892
Investor dependent - growth stage	4,307
Innovation C&I and cash flow dependent	9,169
Private Bank	9,487
CRE	2,468
Other	2,657
Total	$	68,688

At March 27, 2023, accrued interest receivable on loans included in other assets was $410 million and was excluded from the estimate of credit losses.

Purchased Loans

Accounting methods for acquired Non-PCD and PCD loans are discussed in Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation. The following table presents the UPB and fair value before the PCD gross-up of the loans acquired in the SVBB Acquisition as of the SVBB Acquisition Date.

UPB and Fair Value of Loans Acquired


dollars in millions	Loans
	UPB		Fair Value
Non-PCD loans	$	68,719	$	66,422
PCD loans	2,568		2,046
Total loans, before PCD gross-up	$	71,287	$	68,468

The fair value of Non-PCD loans was $66.42 billion, compared to the UPB of $68.72 billion, resulting in a fair value discount of $2.30 billion that will be accreted into income over the contractual life of the loan using the effective interest method.

The following table summarizes PCD loans acquired in the SVBB Acquisition:

PCD Loans


dollars in millions	Total PCD
UPB	$	2,568
Fair value	2,046
Fair value discount	522
Less: discount for loans with $0 fair value at SVBB Acquisition Date	(26)
Less: PCD gross-up	(220)
Non-credit discount (1)	$	276

(1) The non-credit discount of $276 million will be accreted into income over the contractual life of the loan using the effective interest method.

The following table presents components of the discount on acquired loans that will be accreted into income:

Components of Unamortized Discount on Acquired Loans


dollars in millions	March 27, 2023



Discount on Non-PCD loans	$	2,297
Discount on PCD loans	276
Total discount on acquired loans	$	2,573

The aging of the outstanding loans, by class, at March 27, 2023 is provided in the table below. Loans less than 30 days past due are considered current, as various grace periods allow borrowers to make payments within a stated period after the due date and remain in compliance with the respective agreement.

Loans - Delinquency Status


	March 27, 2023
dollars in millions	30-59 Days Past Due		60-89 Days Past Due		90 Days or Greater		Total Past Due		Current		Total

Global fund banking	$	64	$	101	$	—	$	165	$	38,543	$	38,708
Investor dependent - early stage	6		2		2		10		1,882		1,892
Investor dependent - growth stage	6		—		—		6		4,301		4,307
Innovation C&I and cash flow dependent	147		14		4		165		9,004		9,169
Private Bank	13		1		17		31		9,456		9,487
CRE	1		1		—		2		2,466		2,468
Other	1		—		—		1		2,656		2,657
Total	$	238	$	119	$	23	$	380	$	68,308	$	68,688

The loans on non-accrual status and loans greater than 90 days past due and still accruing, by class, are presented below:

Loans on Non-Accrual Status


	March 27, 2023
dollars in millions	Non-Accrual Loans		Loans > 90 Days and Accruing
Global fund banking	$	—	$	—
Investor dependent - early stage	13		—
Investor dependent - growth stage	45		—
Innovation C&I and cash flow dependent	89		4
Private Bank	25		—
CRE	3		—
Other	1		—
Total	$	176	$	4

Credit Quality Indicators

Loans are monitored for credit quality on a recurring basis. Commercial loans and consumer loans have different credit quality indicators as a result of the unique characteristics of the loan classes being evaluated. The credit quality indicators for Non-PCD commercial loans are developed through a review of individual borrowers on an ongoing basis. Commercial loans are evaluated periodically with more frequent evaluations done on criticized loans. The indicators as of the date presented are based on the most recent assessment performed and are defined below:

Pass – A pass rated asset is not adversely classified because it does not display any of the characteristics for adverse classification.

Special mention – A special mention asset has potential weaknesses which deserve management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, such potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects or collateral position at some future date. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not warrant adverse classification.

Substandard – A substandard asset is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any. Assets classified as substandard generally have a well-defined weakness, or weaknesses, that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. These assets are characterized by the distinct possibility of loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful – An asset classified as doubtful has all the weaknesses inherent in an asset classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values.

The following table summarizes loans disaggregated by year of origination and by risk rating:

Risk Classifications by Class


March 27, 2023
Risk Classification:	Term Loans by Origination Year														Revolving Converted to Term Loans
dollars in millions	2023		2022		2021		2020		2019		2018 & Prior		Revolving				Total
Global fund banking
Pass	$	100	$	275	$	59	$	52	$	26	$	4	$	38,101	$	81	$	38,698
Special Mention	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Substandard	—		—		—		—		—		—		10		—		10
Doubtful	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—


Total global fund banking	100		275		59		52		26		4		38,111		81		38,708
Investor dependent - early stage
Pass	198		865		300		19		5		1		198		—		1,586
Special Mention	—		18		2		1		—		—		9		—		30
Substandard	1		90		90		8		—		—		74		—		263
Doubtful	—		—		4		—		—		—		9		—		13


Total investor dependent - early stage	199		973		396		28		5		1		290		—		1,892
Investor dependent - growth stage
Pass	573		1,757		738		150		18		4		545		5		3,790
Special Mention	1		7		3		15		—		—		—		—		26
Substandard	13		156		111		76		2		4		84		—		446
Doubtful	—		7		9		—		—		—		29		—		45


Total investor dependent - growth stage	587		1,927		861		241		20		8		658		5		4,307
Innovation C&I and cash flow dependent
Pass	804		2,762		1,186		401		161		39		3,101		—		8,454
Special Mention	39		23		27		—		29		—		18		—		136
Substandard	15		17		206		52		—		21		179		—		490
Doubtful	—		7		8		53		—		—		21		—		89


Total innovation C&I and cash flow dependent	858		2,809		1,427		506		190		60		3,319		—		9,169
Private bank
Pass	351		2,311		2,223		1,434		808		1,249		1,032		15		9,423
Special Mention	—		—		2		—		—		6		4		—		12
Substandard	—		—		—		1		3		19		18		—		41
Doubtful	—		—		1		—		1		9		—		—		11


Total private bank	351		2,311		2,226		1,435		812		1,283		1,054		15		9,487
CRE
Pass	43		530		260		190		194		880		111		5		2,213
Special Mention	—		—		10		—		4		26		—		—		40
Substandard	—		7		4		17		119		66		2		—		215
Doubtful	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—


Total CRE	43		537		274		207		317		972		113		5		2,468
Other
Pass	76		472		517		331		205		420		502		64		2,587
Special Mention	—		—		2		2		—		18		2		—		24
Substandard	—		2		4		1		8		16		14		1		46
Doubtful	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—


Total Other	76		474		523		334		213		454		518		65		2,657
Total	$	2,214	$	9,306	$	5,766	$	2,803	$	1,583	$	2,782	$	44,063	$	171	$	68,688

Loans Pledged

In connection with the SVBB Acquisition, FCB and the FDIC entered into terms and conditions for a five-year, up to $70 billion line of credit to FCB provided by the FDIC (the “Initial Liquidity Commitment”) and the Purchase Money Note.

In connection with the Initial Liquidity Commitment, FCB and the FDIC agreed to negotiate additional terms and documents augmenting and superseding the Initial Liquidity Commitment, and on November 20, 2023, FCB and the FDIC, as lender and as collateral agent, entered into an Advance Facility Agreement (the “Advance Facility Agreement”), providing total advances available through March 27, 2025 of up to $70 billion (subject to the limits described below) solely to provide liquidity to offset deposit withdrawal or runoff of former SVBB deposit accounts and to fund the unfunded commercial lending commitments acquired in the SVBB Acquisition. Borrowings outstanding under the Advance Facility Agreement are limited to an amount equal to the value of loans and other collateral obtained from SVBB plus the value of any other unencumbered collateral agreed by the parties to serve as additional collateral, reduced by the amount of principal and accrued interest outstanding under the Purchase Money Note and the accrued interest on the Advance Facility Agreement. Interest on any outstanding principal amount accrues at a variable rate equal to the three-month weighted average of the Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 25 basis points (but in no event less than 0.00%). Obligations of FCB under the Advance Facility Agreement are subordinated to its obligations under the Purchase Money Note.

See Note 2—Business Combination for further discussion of the Purchase Money Note.

NOTE 5 — ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

The initial ALL for PCD loans acquired in the SVBB Acquisition of $220 million was established through a PCD Gross-Up to amortized cost. The ALL methodology and the PCD Gross-Up are discussed further in Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation.

NOTE 6 — LEASES

Lessee

BancShares acquired leases in the SVBB Acquisition. All acquired leases are for real estate under operating lease arrangements. The real estate leases have remaining lease terms of up to 7 years. Lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease, and the options are included in the lease term when it is determined that it is reasonably certain the option will be exercised.

The following table presents supplemental Financial Statement information and remaining weighted average lease terms and discount rates:

Supplemental Lease Information


dollars in millions	Classification	March 27, 2023
ROU assets:
Operating leases	Other assets	$	29


Lease liabilities:
Operating leases	Other liabilities	$	30


Weighted-average remaining lease terms:
Operating leases		5.9 years

Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases		4.14		%

The following table presents lease liability maturities at March 27, 2023:

Maturity of Lease Liabilities


dollars in millions	Operating Leases

Remainder of 2023	$	5
2024	6
2025	6
2026	6
2027	4
2028	3
Thereafter	4
Total undiscounted lease payments	$	34
Difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows	(4)
Lease liabilities, at present value	$	30

NOTE 7 — PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

BancShares acquired furniture, equipment and software of $308 million in the SVBB Acquisition, which have estimated useful lives ranging from three to seven years.

NOTE 8 — CORE DEPOSIT INTANGIBLES

Core deposit intangibles represent the estimated fair value of core deposits. Core deposit intangibles are being amortized over their estimated useful life of eight years.

The following table summarizes the expected amortization expense as of March 27, 2023 in subsequent periods for core deposit intangibles:

Core Deposit Intangible Expected Amortization


dollars in millions	Amount
Remainder 2023	$	38
2024	46
2025	38
2026	31
2027	25
2028	20
Thereafter	32
Balance, net of accumulated amortization	$	230

NOTE 9 — VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

Variable Interest Entities

Described below are the variable interest entities acquired by BancShares in the SVBB Acquisition.

Consolidated VIEs

BancShares did not acquire any consolidated VIEs.

Unconsolidated VIEs

Unconsolidated VIEs include limited partnership interests where BancShares’ involvement is limited to an investor interest and BancShares does not have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance or obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE.

The table below presents potential losses that would be incurred under hypothetical circumstances, such that the value of BancShares’ interests and any associated collateral declines to zero and assuming no recovery or offset from any economic

hedges. BancShares believes the possibility is remote under this hypothetical scenario; accordingly, this disclosure is not an indication of expected loss.

Unconsolidated VIEs Carrying Value


dollars in millions	March 27, 2023
Investment in qualified affordable housing projects	$	1,233

Total tax credit equity investments	$	1,233
Other unconsolidated investments	5
Total assets (maximum loss exposure) (1)	$	1,238
Liabilities for commitments to tax credit investments(2)	$	715

(1) Included in Affordable housing tax credit investments and other unconsolidated investments.

(2) Represents commitments to invest in qualified affordable housing investments. These commitments are payable on demand and are included in Other liabilities.

NOTE 10 — OTHER ASSETS

The following table details other assets acquired in the SVBB Acquisition at March 27, 2023:

Other Assets


dollars in millions	Fair Value
Accrued interest receivable	$	431
FHLB and FRB stock	320
Fair value of derivative financial instruments	458
Other	355
Total other assets	$	1,564

Refer to further discussion in Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation, Note 13—Derivative Financial Instruments, and Note 15—Fair Value.

NOTE 11 — DEPOSITS

The following table provides detail on the types of deposits assumed in the SVBB Acquisition:

Deposit Types


dollars in millions	March 27, 2023
Noninterest-bearing demand	$	35,075
Checking with interest	9,208
Money market	11,487
Savings	38
Time	206
Total deposits	$	56,014

At March 27, 2023, the scheduled maturities of time deposits were:

Deposit Maturities


dollars in millions
Twelve months ended March 27,	Time Deposits
2024	$	202
2025	2
2026	2



Total time deposits	$	206

Time deposits with a denomination of $250,000 or more were $159 million at March 27, 2023.

NOTE 12 — BORROWINGS

BancShares acquired $10 million of securities sold under agreements to repurchase that have overnight contractual maturities and are collateralized by government agency securities. The fair value of the assumed repurchase agreements was determined to approximate carrying values based on the short-term nature of these agreements.

NOTE 13 — DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following table presents the notional amount and fair value of derivative financial instruments acquired. The derivatives are presented on a gross basis in other assets and other liabilities in this Financial Statement and are not designated as hedging instruments.

Notional Amount and Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments


dollars in millions	March 27, 2023
	Notional Amount		Asset Fair Value		Liability Fair Value




Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Non-qualifying hedges)
Interest rate contracts (1) (3)	$	5,077	$	120	$	(175)
Foreign exchange contracts	24,971		327		(320)
Other contracts (2)	490		11		(2)
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	$	30,538	458		(497)
Gross derivatives fair values presented in this Financial Statement			458		(497)
Less: Gross amounts offset in this Financial Statement			—		—
Net amount presented in this Financial Statement			458		(497)
Less: Amounts subject to master netting agreements (4)			(146)		146
Less: Cash collateral (received) pledged subject to master netting agreements (5)			(115)		17
Total net derivative fair value			$	197	$	(334)

(1) Fair value balances include accrued interest.

(2) Other derivative contracts not designated as hedging instruments include total return swaps and risk participation agreements.

(3) BancShares accounts for swap contracts cleared by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and LCH Clearnet as “settled-to-market”. As a result, variation margin payments are characterized as settlement of the derivative exposure and variation margin balances are netted against the corresponding derivative mark-to-market balances. Gross amounts of recognized assets and liabilities were lowered by $58 million and $2 million, respectively, at March 27, 2023.

(4) BancShares’ derivative transactions are governed by International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) agreements that allow for net settlements of certain payments as well as offsetting of all contracts with a given counterparty in the event of bankruptcy or default of one of the two parties to the transaction. BancShares believes its ISDA agreements meet the definition of a master netting arrangement or similar agreement for purposes of the above disclosure.

(5) In conjunction with the ISDA agreements described above, BancShares has entered into collateral arrangements with its counterparties, which provide for the exchange of cash depending on change in the market valuation of the derivative contracts outstanding. Such collateral is available to be applied in settlement of the net balances upon an event of default of one of the counterparties. Collateral pledged or received is included in other assets or deposits, respectively.

NOTE 14 — OTHER LIABILITIES

The following table details other liabilities assumed in the SVBB Acquisition at March 27, 2023:

Other Liabilities


dollars in millions	Fair Value
Commitments to fund tax credit investments	$	715
Fair value of derivative financial instruments	497

Reserve for off-balance sheet credit exposures	253
Accrued interest payable	109
Other	461
Total other liabilities	$	2,035

Refer to further discussion in Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation, Note 13—Derivative Financial Instruments, and Note 15—Fair Value.

NOTE 15 — FAIR VALUE

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table summarizes BancShares’ assets and liabilities measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis:

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value - Recurring Basis


dollars in millions	March 27, 2023
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Investment securities available for sale
Residential mortgage-backed securities	$	102	$	—	$	102	$	—
Commercial mortgage-backed securities	20		—		20		—
Municipal bonds	263		—		263		—
Total investment securities available for sale	$	385	$	—	$	385	$	—
Derivative Assets (1)
Interest rate contracts — non-qualifying hedges	$	120	$	—	$	120	$	—
Foreign exchange contracts — non-qualifying hedges	327		—		327		—
Other derivative contracts — non-qualifying hedges	11		—		11		—
Total derivative assets	$	458	$	—	$	458	$	—
Liabilities
Derivative liabilities (1)
Interest rate contracts — non-qualifying hedges	$	175	$	—	$	175	$	—
Foreign exchange contracts — non-qualifying hedges	320		—		320		—
Other derivative contracts — non-qualifying hedges	2		—		2		—
Total derivative liabilities	$	497	$	—	$	497	$	—

(1) Derivative fair values include accrued interest.

The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis are discussed in Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation.

Financial Instruments Fair Value

The table below presents the carrying values and estimated fair values for financial instruments, excluding leases and certain other assets and liabilities for which these disclosures are not required:

Carrying Values and Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities


dollars in millions	March 27, 2023
			Estimated Fair Value
	Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Financial Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	1,310	$	1,310	$	—	$	—	$	1,310
Interest earning deposits at banks	34,001		34,001		—		—		34,001

Investment securities available for sale	385		—		385		—		385

Net loans	68,468		—		—		68,468		68,468
Accrued interest receivable	431		—		431		—		431
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock	320		—		320		—		320
Derivative assets	458		—		458		—		458
Financial Liabilities
Deposits with no stated maturity	55,808		—		55,808		—		55,808
Time deposits	206		—		206		—		206
Securities sold under customer repurchase agreements	10		—		10		—		10
Accrued interest payable	109		—		109		—		109
Derivative liabilities	497		—		497		—		497

The methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments are discussed in Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation.

NOTE 16 — DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

The SVBB Acquisition is an asset acquisition for tax purposes and is therefore considered a taxable transaction. The deferred tax liability (“DTL”) of $3.36 billion for the SVBB Acquisition was calculated by applying FCB’s deferred tax rate to the book and tax basis differences on the SVBB Acquisition Date for acquired assets and assumed liabilities. Deferred taxes were not recorded for the affordable housing tax credit investments in accordance with the proportional amortization method.

NOTE 17 — COMMITMENTS

Off-balance sheet risk associated with the SVBB Acquisition included commitments to extend credit and letters of credit as follows:


dollars in millions	March 27, 2023
Financing Commitments
Financing assets	$	49,751
Letters of Credit
Standby letters of credit	3,358
Other letters of credit	78

Financing Commitments

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to customers. These commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of fees. In some cases, collateral is pledged to secure the commitment, including cash deposits, securities, and other assets.

Financing commitments, referred to as loan commitments or lines of credit, primarily reflect agreements to lend to customers, subject to the customers’ compliance with contractual obligations. As financing commitments may not be fully drawn, may expire unused, may be reduced or canceled at the customer’s request, and may require the customer to be in compliance with certain conditions, total commitment amounts do not necessarily reflect actual future cash flow requirements.

Letters of Credit

Standby letters of credit are commitments to pay the beneficiary thereof if drawn upon by the beneficiary upon satisfaction of the terms of the letter of credit. Those commitments are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements. The credit risk related to the issuance of these letters of credit is essentially the same as in extending loans to clients and, therefore, these letters of credit are collateralized when necessary.

Cover Page	Mar. 27, 2023
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