ROSEMONT, Ill., July 19, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq:WTFC) announced net income of $50.0 million or $0.90 per diluted common share for the second quarter of 2016 compared to net income of $49.1 million or $0.90 per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2016 and $43.8 million or $0.85 per diluted common share for the second quarter of 2015. The Company recorded net income of $99.2 million or $1.80 per diluted common share for the first six months of 2016 compared to net income of $82.9 million or $1.61 per diluted common share for the same period of 2015.

Highlights compared with the First Quarter of 2016 *:               

  • Total assets increased by 16% on an annualized basis to $24.4 billion.
  • Total loans, excluding covered loans and mortgage loans held-for-sale, increased by $728 million, or 17% on annualized basis, to $18.2 billion.
  • Total deposits increased by $825 million, or 17% on an annualized basis, to $20.0 billion. Non-interest bearing deposit accounts comprise 27% of total deposits.
  • Mortgage banking revenue increased $15.1 million to $36.8 million.
  • Fees from covered call options increased $2.9 million to $4.6 million. Additionally, gains on investment securities increased $115,000 to $1.4 million.  Included in the second quarter gains on investment securities was $912,000 recognized on securities called as part of the Company's written call option strategy, which was partially offset by a reduction to interest income from approximately $316,000 of accelerated premium amortization on the called mortgage backed securities.
  • Net overhead ratio decreased to 1.46% from 1.49% remaining below our stated goal of 1.50%.
  • Non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans, excluding covered loans, decreased to 0.48% from 0.51% and the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total non-performing loans, excluding covered loans, increased to 130% from 123%.
  • Completed a public offering of 3,000,000 shares of common stock resulting in net proceeds of $152.8 million.
  • Net interest income increased $3.8 million primarily as a result of earning assets growth, partially offset by a 5 basis point reduction in net interest margin.
  • Acquisition and non-operating charges increased $963,000 to $1.2 million for the second quarter.

* See "Supplemental Financial Measures/Ratios" on pages 10-11 for more information on non-GAAP measures.

Edward J. Wehmer, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The second quarter results reflected the strength of the internal growth engine at Wintrust as we recorded just under $1 billion of organic asset growth. The results also reflect our commitment to grow into our infrastructure while controlling operating expenses as our net overhead ratio dropped to 1.46% for the quarter, well on our way to being under the goal of 1.50% for the entire year. Our record level of net income in the second quarter is attributable to both our growth and a very strong residential mortgage banking environment. Given the economic volatility experienced during the quarter, we are pleased with this quarter's results and the year-to-date results."

Mr. Wehmer continued, “We experienced strong loan growth among our various loan categories, specifically the commercial, commercial real estate and premium finance receivables portfolios. As a result, the Company grew total loans, excluding covered loans and mortgages held-for-sale, by $728 million in the second quarter. The increased loan volumes offset compression in the net interest margin during the quarter due to lower accretion on purchased loans and a reduction in yield on liquidity management assets, resulting in an increase in net interest income of $3.8 million. Our loan pipelines remain consistently strong. Strong deposit growth continued in the second quarter of 2016 as total deposits increased $825 million and exceeded $20 billion as of the end of the second quarter. Demand deposits accounted for $162 million of this increase and comprise 27% of our overall deposit base."

Commenting on credit quality, Mr. Wehmer noted, “Credit quality metrics remained stable during the second quarter as total non-performing assets, excluding covered assets, decreased with the allowance for loan losses, excluding covered loans, exhibiting greater coverage for these non-performing credits. During the second quarter of 2016, the Company has continued its practice of timely addressing and resolving non-performing credits. We believe that the Company's reserves remain appropriate."

Mr. Wehmer further commented, “The wealth management business units continued their growth with record fee income during the second quarter of 2016. The mortgage banking business unit's contribution to net income increased during the second quarter as mortgage banking revenue totaled $36.8 million, an increase of $15.1 million compared to the first quarter of 2016. The increased revenue from the first quarter of 2016 resulted from growth in origination volumes to $1.2 billion during the second quarter of 2016 compared to $736.6 million during the first quarter of 2016. The increased volume is the result of higher purchase originations during the traditional spring purchase market as purchases represented 65% of volume for the second quarter of 2016. Our mortgage loan pipelines remain strong. We believe that our mortgage banking business remains well positioned for growth both organically and through acquisitions."

Turning to the future, Mr. Wehmer stated, “As in the past, Wintrust continues to take a determined approach to achieve our main objectives of growing franchise value, increasing profitability, leveraging our expense infrastructure and increasing shareholder value. We expect our wealth management and mortgage banking business units to continue their strong performance from the second quarter. Loan growth at the end of the current quarter should provide added momentum heading into the next quarter with period-end loan balances exceeding the second quarter average by approximately $500 million. Additionally, in the third quarter of 2016, we expect to complete the previously announced acquisition of certain performing loans from an affiliate of GE Capital Franchise Finance. Also, the previously announced acquisition of First Community Financial Corporation located in Elgin, Illinois is expected to be completed by late third quarter or early fourth quarter of 2016. Net proceeds from the common stock offering during the second quarter of 2016 will provide support for these acquisitions and our continued growth. All of these aspects result in great momentum without a commensurate increase in expense as we enter the second half of the year. Evaluating strategic acquisitions and organic branch growth will continue to be a part of our overall growth strategy with the goal of becoming Chicago’s bank and Wisconsin’s bank. Our opportunities for both internal growth and external growth remain consistently strong."

The graphs below illustrate certain highlights of the second quarter of 2016.

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Wintrust’s key operating measures and growth rates for the second quarter of 2016, as compared to the sequential and linked quarters, are shown in the table below:

                % or(3)
basis point (bp) change from
1st Quarter
2016
  % or
basis point (bp)
change from
2nd Quarter
2015
    Three Months Ended    
(Dollars in thousands)   June 30,
2016
  March 31,
2016
  June 30,
2015
   
Net income   $ 50,041     $ 49,111     $ 43,831     2   %   14   %
Net income per common share – diluted   $ 0.90     $ 0.90     $ 0.85       %   6   %
Net revenue (1)   $ 260,069     $ 240,261     $ 233,905     8   %   11   %
Net interest income   $ 175,270     $ 171,509     $ 156,892     2   %   12   %
Net overhead ratio (2)   1.46 %   1.49 %   1.53 %   (3 ) bp   (7 ) bp
Return on average assets   0.85 %   0.86 %   0.87 %   (1 ) bp   (2 ) bp
Return on average common equity   8.43 %   8.55 %   8.38 %   (12 ) bp   5   bp
Return on average tangible common equity   11.12 %   11.33 %   10.86 %   (21 ) bp   26   bp
At end of period                        
Total assets   $ 24,420,616     $ 23,488,168     $ 20,790,202     16   %   17   %
Total loans, excluding loans held-for-sale, excluding covered loans   18,174,655     17,446,413     15,513,650     17   %   17   %
Total loans, including loans held-for-sale, excluding covered loans   18,728,911     17,760,967     16,010,933     22   %   17   %
Total deposits   20,041,750     19,217,071     17,082,418     17   %   17   %
Total shareholders’ equity   2,623,595     2,418,442     2,264,982     34   %   16   %

(1) Net revenue is net interest income plus non-interest income.

(2) The net overhead ratio is calculated by netting total non-interest expense and total non-interest income, annualizing this amount, and dividing by that period's average total assets. A lower ratio indicates a higher degree of efficiency.

(3) Period-end balance sheet percentage changes are annualized.

Certain returns, yields, performance ratios, or quarterly growth rates are “annualized” in this presentation to represent an annual time period. This is done for analytical purposes to better discern for decision-making purposes underlying performance trends when compared to full-year or year-over-year amounts. For example, a 5% growth rate for a quarter would represent an annualized 20% growth rate. Additional supplemental financial information showing quarterly trends can be found on the Company’s web site at www.wintrust.com by choosing “Financial Reports” under the “Investor Relations” heading, and then choosing “Financial Highlights.”

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Selected Financial Highlights

    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)   June 30,
2016
  March 31,
2016
  June 30,
2015
  June 30,
2016
  June 30,
2015
Selected Financial Condition Data (at end of period):                    
Total assets   $ 24,420,616     $ 23,488,168     $ 20,790,202          
Total loans, excluding loans held-for-sale and covered loans   18,174,655     17,446,413     15,513,650          
Total deposits   20,041,750     19,217,071     17,082,418          
Junior subordinated debentures   253,566     253,566     249,493          
Total shareholders’ equity   2,623,595     2,418,442     2,264,982          
Selected Statements of Income Data:                    
Net interest income   $ 175,270     $ 171,509     $ 156,892     $ 346,779     308,783  
Net revenue (1)   260,069     240,261     233,905     500,330     450,337  
Net income   50,041     49,111     43,831     99,152     82,883  
Net income per common share – Basic   $ 0.94     $ 0.94     $ 0.89     $ 1.88     $ 1.68  
Net income per common share – Diluted   $ 0.90     $ 0.90     $ 0.85     $ 1.80     $ 1.61  
Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data:                    
Performance Ratios:                    
Non-interest income to average assets   1.44 %   1.21 %   1.52 %   1.32 %   1.43 %
Non-interest expense to average assets   2.89 %   2.70 %   3.06 %   2.80 %   3.04 %
Net overhead ratio (3)   1.46 %   1.49 %   1.53 %   1.48 %   1.61 %
Return on average assets   0.85 %   0.86 %   0.87 %   0.85 %   0.83 %
Return on average common equity   8.43 %   8.55 %   8.38 %   8.49 %   8.02 %
Return on average tangible common equity (2)   11.12 %   11.33 %   10.86 %   11.22 %   10.42 %
Average total assets   $ 23,754,755     $ 22,902,913     $ 20,246,614     $ 23,328,834     $ 20,031,803  
Average total shareholders’ equity   2,465,732     2,389,770     2,156,128     2,427,751     2,135,357  
Average loans to average deposits ratio (excluding loans held-for-sale, excluding covered loans)   92.4 %   92.2 %   90.3 %   92.3 %   89.9 %
Average loans to average deposits ratio (excluding loans held-for-sale, including covered loans)   92.9 %   93.0 %   91.5 %   93.0 %   91.1 %
Common Share Data at end of period:                    
Market price per common share   $ 51.00     $ 44.34     $ 53.38          
Book value per common share (2)   $ 45.96     $ 44.67     $ 42.24          
Tangible common book value per share (2)   $ 36.12     $ 34.20     $ 33.02          
Common shares outstanding   51,619,155     48,518,998     47,677,257          
Other Data at end of period:(6)                    
Leverage Ratio (4)   9.2 %   8.7 %   9.8 %        
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (4)   10.0 %   9.6 %   10.7 %        
Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (4)   8.9 %   8.4 %   9.0 %        
Total capital to risk-weighted assets (4)   12.4 %   12.1 %   13.1 %        
Allowance for credit losses (5)   $ 115,426     $ 111,201     $ 101,088          
Non-performing loans   $ 88,119     $ 89,499     $ 76,554          
Allowance for credit losses to total loans (5)   0.64 %   0.64 %   0.65 %        
Non-performing loans to total loans   0.48 %   0.51 %   0.49 %        
Number of:                    
Bank subsidiaries   15     15     15          
Banking offices   153     153     147          

(1) Net revenue includes net interest income and non-interest income

(2) See “Supplemental Financial Measures/Ratios” for additional information on this performance measure/ratio.

(3) The net overhead ratio is calculated by netting total non-interest expense and total non-interest income, annualizing this amount, and dividing by that period’s total average assets. A lower ratio indicates a higher degree of efficiency.

(4) Capital ratios for current quarter-end are estimated.  As of January 1, 2015 capital ratios are calculated under the requirements of Basel III.

(5) The allowance for credit losses includes both the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for unfunded lending-related commitments, but excludes the allowance for covered loan losses.

(6) Asset quality ratios exclude covered loans.

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION

(In thousands)   (Unaudited)
June 30,
2016
  December 31,
2015
  (Unaudited)
June 30,
2015
Assets            
Cash and due from banks   $ 267,551     $ 271,454     $ 248,094  
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements   4,024     4,341     4,115  
Interest bearing deposits with banks   693,269     607,782     591,721  
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value   637,663     1,716,388     2,162,061  
Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost   992,211     884,826      
Trading account securities   3,613     448     1,597  
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock   121,319     101,581     89,818  
Brokerage customer receivables   26,866     27,631     29,753  
Mortgage loans held-for-sale   554,256     388,038     497,283  
Loans, net of unearned income, excluding covered loans   18,174,655     17,118,117     15,513,650  
Covered loans   105,248     148,673     193,410  
Total loans   18,279,903     17,266,790     15,707,060  
Allowance for loan losses   (114,356 )   (105,400 )   (100,204 )
Allowance for covered loan losses   (2,412 )   (3,026 )   (2,215 )
Net loans   18,163,135     17,158,364     15,604,641  
Premises and equipment, net   595,792     592,256     571,498  
Lease investments, net   103,749     63,170     13,447  
FDIC indemnification asset           3,429  
Accrued interest receivable and other assets   670,014     597,099     533,175  
Trade date securities receivable   1,079,238          
Goodwill   486,095     471,761     421,646  
Other intangible assets   21,821     24,209     17,924  
Total assets   $ 24,420,616     $ 22,909,348     $ 20,790,202  
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity            
Deposits:            
Non-interest bearing   $ 5,367,672     $ 4,836,420     $ 3,910,310  
Interest bearing   14,674,078     13,803,214     13,172,108  
Total deposits   20,041,750     18,639,634     17,082,418  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   588,055     853,431     435,721  
Other borrowings   252,611     265,785     261,674  
Subordinated notes   138,915     138,861     138,808  
Junior subordinated debentures   253,566     268,566     249,493  
Trade date securities payable   40,000     538      
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities   482,124     390,259     357,106  
Total liabilities   21,797,021     20,557,074     18,525,220  
Shareholders’ Equity:            
Preferred stock   251,257     251,287     251,312  
Common stock   51,708     48,469     47,763  
Surplus   1,350,751     1,190,988     1,159,052  
Treasury stock   (4,145 )   (3,973 )   (3,964 )
Retained earnings   1,008,464     928,211     872,690  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (34,440 )   (62,708 )   (61,871 )
Total shareholders’ equity   2,623,595     2,352,274     2,264,982  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 24,420,616     $ 22,909,348     $ 20,790,202  
 

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

 
  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data) June 30
2016
  March 31,
2016
  June 30,
2015
  June 30,
2016
  June 30,
2015
Interest income                  
Interest and fees on loans $ 178,530     $ 173,127     $ 159,823     $ 351,657     $ 314,499  
Interest bearing deposits with banks 793     746     305     1,539     621  
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements 1     1     1     2     3  
Investment securities 16,398     17,190     14,071     33,588     28,471  
Trading account securities 14     11     51     25     64  
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock 1,112     937     785     2,049     1,554  
Brokerage customer receivables 216     219     205     435     386  
Total interest income 197,064     192,231     175,241     389,295     345,598  
Interest expense                  
Interest on deposits 13,594     12,781     11,996     26,375     23,810  
Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances 2,984     2,886     1,812     5,870     3,968  
Interest on other borrowings 1,086     1,058     787     2,144     1,575  
Interest on subordinated notes 1,777     1,777     1,777     3,554     3,552  
Interest on junior subordinated debentures 2,353     2,220     1,977     4,573     3,910  
Total interest expense 21,794     20,722     18,349     42,516     36,815  
Net interest income 175,270     171,509     156,892     346,779     308,783  
Provision for credit losses 9,129     8,034     9,482     17,163     15,561  
Net interest income after provision for credit losses 166,141     163,475     147,410     329,616     293,222  
Non-interest income                  
Wealth management 18,852     18,320     18,476     37,172     36,576  
Mortgage banking 36,807     21,735     36,007     58,542     63,807  
Service charges on deposit accounts 7,726     7,406     6,474     15,132     12,771  
Gains (losses) on investment securities, net 1,440     1,325     (24 )   2,765     500  
Fees from covered call options 4,649     1,712     4,565     6,361     8,925  
Trading (losses) gains, net (316 )   (168 )   160     (484 )   (317 )
Operating lease income, net 4,005     2,806     77     6,811     142  
Other 11,636     15,616     11,278     27,252     19,150  
Total non-interest income 84,799     68,752     77,013     153,551     141,554  
Non-interest expense                  
Salaries and employee benefits 100,894     95,811     94,421     196,705     184,551  
Equipment 9,307     8,767     7,855     18,074     15,634  
Operating lease equipment depreciation 3,385     2,050     59     5,435     116  
Occupancy, net 11,943     11,948     11,401     23,891     23,752  
Data processing 7,138     6,519     6,081     13,657     11,529  
Advertising and marketing 6,941     3,779     6,406     10,720     10,313  
Professional fees 5,419     4,059     5,074     9,478     9,738  
Amortization of other intangible assets 1,248     1,298     934     2,546     1,947  
FDIC insurance 4,040     3,613     3,047     7,653     6,034  
OREO expense, net 1,348     560     841     1,908     2,252  
Other 19,306     15,326     18,178     34,632     35,749  
Total non-interest expense 170,969     153,730     154,297     324,699     301,615  
Income before taxes 79,971     78,497     70,126     158,468     133,161  
Income tax expense 29,930     29,386     26,295     59,316     50,278  
Net income $ 50,041     $ 49,111     $ 43,831     $ 99,152     $ 82,883  
Preferred stock dividends and discount accretion 3,628     3,628     1,580     7,256     3,161  
Net income applicable to common shares $ 46,413     $ 45,483     $ 42,251     $ 91,896     $ 79,722  
Net income per common share - Basic $ 0.94     $ 0.94     $ 0.89     $ 1.88     $ 1.68  
Net income per common share - Diluted $ 0.90     $ 0.90     $ 0.85     $ 1.80     $ 1.61  
Cash dividends declared per common share $ 0.12     $ 0.12     $ 0.11     $ 0.24     $ 0.22  
Weighted average common shares outstanding 49,140     48,448     47,567     48,794     47,404  
Dilutive potential common shares 3,965     3,820     4,156     3,887     4,220  
Average common shares and dilutive common shares 53,105     52,268     51,723     52,681     51,624  
 

EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated:

      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ends
(In thousands, except per share data)     June 30,
2016
  March 30,
2016
  June 30,
2015
  June 30,
2016
  June 30,
2015
Net income     $ 50,041     $ 49,111     $ 43,831     $ 99,152     $ 82,883  
Less: Preferred stock dividends and discount accretion     3,628     3,628     1,580     7,256     3,161  
Net income applicable to common shares—Basic (A)   46,413     45,483     42,251     91,896     79,722  
Add: Dividends on convertible preferred stock, if dilutive     1,578     1,578     1,580     3,156     3,161  
Net income applicable to common shares—Diluted (B)   47,991     47,061     43,831     95,052     82,883  
Weighted average common shares outstanding (C)   49,140     48,448     47,567     48,794     47,404  
Effect of dilutive potential common shares:                      
Common stock equivalents     856     750     1,085     778     1,149  
Convertible preferred stock, if dilutive     3,109     3,070     3,071     3,109     3,071  
Weighted average common shares and effect of dilutive potential common shares (D)   53,105     52,268     51,723     52,681     51,624  
Net income per common share:                      
Basic (A/C)   $ 0.94     $ 0.94     $ 0.89     $ 1.88     $ 1.68  
Diluted (B/D)   $ 0.90     $ 0.90     $ 0.85     $ 1.80     $ 1.61  
 

Potentially dilutive common shares can result from stock options, restricted stock unit awards, stock warrants, the Company’s convertible preferred stock and shares to be issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the Directors Deferred Fee and Stock Plan, being treated as if they had been either exercised or issued, computed by application of the treasury stock method. While potentially dilutive common shares are typically included in the computation of diluted earnings per share, potentially dilutive common shares are excluded from this computation in periods in which the effect would reduce the loss per share or increase the income per share. For diluted earnings per share, net income applicable to common shares can be affected by the conversion of the Company’s convertible preferred stock. Where the effect of this conversion would reduce the loss per share or increase the income per share, net income applicable to common shares is not adjusted by the associated preferred dividends.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL MEASURES/RATIOS

The accounting and reporting policies of Wintrust conform to generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States and prevailing practices in the banking industry. However, certain non-GAAP performance measures and ratios are used by management to evaluate and measure the Company’s performance. These include taxable-equivalent net interest income (including its individual components), net interest margin (including its individual components), the efficiency ratio, tangible common equity ratio, tangible common book value per share and return on average tangible common equity. Management believes that these measures and ratios provide users of the Company’s financial information a more meaningful view of the performance of the interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and of the Company’s operating efficiency. Other financial holding companies may define or calculate these measures and ratios differently.

Management reviews yields on certain asset categories and the net interest margin of the Company and its banking subsidiaries on a fully taxable-equivalent (“FTE”) basis. In this non-GAAP presentation, net interest income is adjusted to reflect tax-exempt interest income on an equivalent before-tax basis. This measure ensures comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources. Net interest income on a FTE basis is also used in the calculation of the Company’s efficiency ratio. The efficiency ratio, which is calculated by dividing non-interest expense by total taxable-equivalent net revenue (less securities gains or losses), measures how much it costs to produce one dollar of revenue. Securities gains or losses are excluded from this calculation to better match revenue from daily operations to operational expenses. Management considers the tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per common share as useful measurements of the Company’s equity.  The Company references the return on average tangible common equity as a measurement of profitability.

The following table presents a reconciliation of certain non-GAAP performance measures and ratios used by the Company to evaluate and measure the Company’s performance to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures for the last five quarters.

  Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
  June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
(Dollars and shares in thousands) 2016   2016   2015   2015   2015   2016   2015
Calculation of Net Interest Margin and Efficiency Ratio                          
(A) Interest Income (GAAP) $ 197,064     $ 192,231     $ 187,487     $ 185,379     $ 175,241     $ 389,295     $ 345,598  
Taxable-equivalent adjustment:                          
- Loans 523     509     430     346     328     1,032     655  
- Liquidity Management Assets 932     920     866     841     787     1,852     1,514  
- Other Earning Assets 8     6     13     10     27     14     34  
(B) Interest Income - FTE $ 198,527     $ 193,666     $ 188,796     $ 186,576     $ 176,383     $ 392,193     $ 347,801  
(C) Interest Expense (GAAP) 21,794     20,722     20,281     19,839     18,349     42,516     36,815  
(D) Net Interest Income - FTE (B minus C) $ 176,733     $ 172,944     $ 168,515     $ 166,737     $ 158,034     $ 349,677     $ 310,986  
(E) Net Interest Income (GAAP) (A minus C) $ 175,270     $ 171,509     $ 167,206     $ 165,540     $ 156,892     $ 346,779     $ 308,783  
Net interest margin (GAAP-derived) 3.24 %   3.29 %   3.26 %   3.31 %   3.39 %   3.26 %   3.39 %
Net interest margin - FTE 3.27 %   3.32 %   3.29 %   3.33 %   3.41 %   3.29 %   3.42 %
(F) Non-interest income $ 84,799     $ 68,752     $ 65,090     $ 64,953     $ 77,013     $ 153,551     $ 141,554  
(G) Gains (losses) on investment securities, net 1,440     1,325     (79 )   (98 )   (24 )   2,765     500  
(H) Non-interest expense 170,969     153,730     166,829     159,974     154,297     324,699     301,615  
Efficiency ratio (H/(E+F-G)) 66.11 %   64.34 %   71.79 %   69.38 %   65.96 %   65.26 %   67.05 %
Efficiency ratio - FTE (H/(D+F-G)) 65.73 %   63.96 %   71.39 %   69.02 %   65.64 %   64.88 %   66.72 %
Calculation of Tangible Common Equity ratio (at period end)                          
Total shareholders’ equity $ 2,623,595     $ 2,418,442     $ 2,352,274     $ 2,335,736     $ 2,264,982          
(I) Less: Convertible preferred stock (126,257 )   (126,257 )   (126,287 )   (126,312 )   (126,312 )        
Less:  Non-convertible preferred stock (125,000 )   (125,000 )   (125,000 )   (125,000 )   (125,000 )        
Less: Intangible assets (507,916 )   (508,005 )   (495,970 )   (497,699 )   (439,570 )        
(J) Total tangible common shareholders’ equity $ 1,864,422     $ 1,659,180     $ 1,605,017     $ 1,586,725     $ 1,574,100          
Total assets $ 24,420,616     $ 23,488,168     $ 22,909,348     $ 22,035,216     $ 20,790,202          
Less: Intangible assets (507,916 )   (508,005 )   (495,970 )   (497,699 )   (439,570 )        
(K) Total tangible assets $ 23,912,700     $ 22,980,163     $ 22,413,378     $ 21,537,517     $ 20,350,632          
Tangible common equity ratio (J/K) 7.8 %   7.2 %   7.2 %   7.4 %   7.7 %        
Tangible common equity ratio, assuming full conversion of convertible preferred stock ((J-I)/K) 8.3 %   7.8 %   7.7 %   8.0 %   8.4 %        
                           
Calculation of book value per share                          
Total shareholders’ equity $ 2,623,595     $ 2,418,442     $ 2,352,274     $ 2,335,736     $ 2,264,982          
Less: Preferred stock (251,257 )   (251,257 )   (251,287 )   (251,312 )   (251,312 )        
(L) Total common equity $ 2,372,338     $ 2,167,185     $ 2,100,987     $ 2,084,424     $ 2,013,670          
(M) Actual common shares outstanding 51,619     48,519     48,383     48,337     47,677          
Book value per common share (L/M) $ 45.96     $ 44.67     $ 43.42     $ 43.12     $ 42.24          
Tangible common book value per share (J/M) $ 36.12     $ 34.20     $ 33.17     $ 32.83     $ 33.02          
Calculation of return on average common equity                          
(N) Net income applicable to common shares 46,413     45,483     31,883     34,276     42,251     91,896     79,722  
Add: After-tax intangible asset amortization 781     812     834     833     597     1,593     1,212  
(O) Tangible net income applicable to common shares 47,194     46,295     32,717     35,109     42,848     93,489     80,934  
Total average shareholders' equity 2,465,732     2,389,770     2,347,545     2,310,511     2,156,128     2,427,751     2,135,357  
Less: Average preferred stock (251,257 )   (251,262 )   (251,293 )   (251,312 )   (134,586 )   (251,259 )   (130,538 )
(P) Total average common shareholders' equity 2,214,475     2,138,508     2,096,252     2,059,199     2,021,542     2,176,492     2,004,819  
Less: Average intangible assets (507,439 )   (495,594 )   (497,199 )   (490,583 )   (439,455 )   (501,516 )   (437,964 )
(Q) Total average tangible common shareholders’ equity 1,707,036     1,642,914     1,599,053     1,568,616     1,582,087     1,674,976     1,566,855  
Return on average common equity, annualized  (N/P) 8.43 %   8.55 %   6.03 %   6.60 %   8.38 %   8.49 %   8.02 %
Return on average tangible common equity, annualized (O/Q) 11.12 %   11.33 %   8.12 %   8.88 %   10.86 %   11.22 %   10.42 %
                                         

LOANS

Loan Portfolio Mix and Growth Rates

                % Growth
(Dollars in thousands)   June 30,
2016
  December 31,
2015
  June 30,
2015
  From (1)
December 31,
2015
  From
June 30,
2015
Balance:                    
Commercial   $ 5,144,533     $ 4,713,909     $ 4,330,344     18 %   19 %
Commercial real estate   5,848,334     5,529,289     4,850,590     12     21  
Home equity   760,904     784,675     712,350     (6 )   7  
Residential real estate   653,664     607,451     503,015     15     30  
Premium finance receivables - commercial   2,478,280     2,374,921     2,460,408     9     1  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance   3,161,562     2,961,496     2,537,475     14     25  
Consumer and other   127,378     146,376     119,468     (26 )   7  
Total loans, net of unearned income, excluding covered loans   $ 18,174,655     $ 17,118,117     $ 15,513,650     12 %   17 %
Covered loans   105,248     148,673     193,410     (59 )   (46 )
Total loans, net of unearned income   $ 18,279,903     $ 17,266,790     $ 15,707,060     12 %   16 %
Mix:                    
Commercial   28 %   27 %   27 %        
Commercial real estate   31     32     31          
Home equity   4     5     5          
Residential real estate   4     3     3          
Premium finance receivables - commercial   14     14     16          
Premium finance receivables - life insurance   17     17     16          
Consumer and other   1     1     1          
Total loans, net of unearned income, excluding covered loans   99 %   99 %   99 %        
Covered loans   1     1     1          
Total loans, net of unearned income   100 %   100 %   100 %        

(1) Annualized

Commercial and Commercial Real Estate Loan Portfolios

                     
As of June 30, 2016       % of
Total
Balance
  Nonaccrual   > 90 Days
Past Due
and Still
Accruing
  Allowance
For Loan
Losses
Allocation
       
(Dollars in thousands)   Balance  
Commercial:                    
Commercial, industrial and other   $ 3,456,575     31.3 %   $ 16,414     $     $ 28,133  
Franchise   289,905     2.6             3,337  
Mortgage warehouse lines of credit   270,586     2.5             1,976  
Asset-based lending   842,667     7.7         235     6,735  
Leases   268,074     2.4     387         807  
PCI - commercial loans (1)   16,726     0.2         1,956     666  
Total commercial   $ 5,144,533     46.7 %   $ 16,801     $ 2,191     $ 41,654  
Commercial Real Estate:                    
Construction   $ 404,905     3.7 %   $ 673     $     $ 4,322  
Land   105,881     1.0     1,725         3,455  
Office   909,453     8.3     6,274         6,099  
Industrial   766,769     7.0     10,295         6,443  
Retail   897,846     8.2     916         6,060  
Multi-family   778,517     7.1     90         7,746  
Mixed use and other   1,812,665     16.5     4,442         12,662  
PCI - commercial real estate (1)   172,298     1.5         27,228     37  
Total commercial real estate   $ 5,848,334     53.3 %   $ 24,415     $ 27,228     $ 46,824  
Total commercial and commercial real estate   $ 10,992,867     100.0 %   $ 41,216     $ 29,419     $ 88,478  
                     
Commercial real estate - collateral location by state:                    
Illinois   $ 4,622,897     79.1 %            
Wisconsin   597,531     10.2              
Total primary markets   $ 5,220,428     89.3 %            
Florida   77,829     1.3              
California   62,920     1.1              
Arizona   43,409     0.7              
Indiana   125,210     2.1              
Other (no individual state greater than 0.6%)   318,538     5.5              
Total   $ 5,848,334     100.0 %            

(1) Purchased credit impaired ("PCI") loans represent loans acquired with evidence of credit quality deterioration since origination, in accordance with ASC 310-30. Loan agings are based upon contractually required payments.

DEPOSITS

Deposit Portfolio Mix and Growth Rates

                % Growth
(Dollars in thousands)   June 30,
2016
  December 31,
2015
  June 30,
2015
  From (1)
December 31,
2015
  From
June 30,
2015
Balance:                    
Non-interest bearing   $ 5,367,672     $ 4,836,420     $ 3,910,310     22 %   37 %
NOW and interest bearing demand deposits   2,450,710     2,390,217     2,240,832     5     9  
Wealth management deposits (2)   1,904,121     1,643,653     1,591,251     32     20  
Money market   4,384,134     4,041,300     3,898,495     17     12  
Savings   1,851,863     1,723,367     1,504,654     15     23  
Time certificates of deposit   4,083,250     4,004,677     3,936,876     4     4  
Total deposits   $ 20,041,750     $ 18,639,634     $ 17,082,418     15 %   17 %
Mix:                    
Non-interest bearing   27 %   26 %   23 %        
NOW and interest bearing demand deposits   12     13     13          
Wealth management deposits (2)   10     9     9          
Money market   22     22     23          
Savings   9     9     9          
Time certificates of deposit   20     21     23          
Total deposits   100 %   100 %   100 %        

(1) Annualized

(2) Represents deposit balances of the Company’s subsidiary banks from brokerage customers of Wayne Hummer Investments, trust and asset management customers of the Company and brokerage customers from unaffiliated companies which have been placed into deposit accounts of the Banks.

Time Certificates of Deposit
Maturity/Re-pricing Analysis
As of June 30, 2016

(Dollars in thousands)   CDARs &
Brokered
Certificates
  of Deposit (1)
  MaxSafe
Certificates
  of Deposit (1)
  Variable Rate
Certificates
  of Deposit (2)
  Other Fixed
Rate
Certificates
  of Deposit (1)
  Total Time
Certificates of
Deposit
  Weighted-
Average

Rate of
Maturing

Time
Certificates

  of Deposit (3)
1-3 months   $ 165,624     $ 49,940     $ 145,604     $ 657,498     $ 1,018,666     0.65 %
4-6 months       48,652         621,054     669,706     0.74 %
7-9 months       28,455         547,756     576,211     0.78 %
10-12 months   43,812     22,381         495,291     561,484     0.75 %
13-18 months   1,779     6,964         780,460     789,203     1.06 %
19-24 months   4,511     6,284         167,534     178,329     0.91 %
24+ months   1,249     15,822         272,580     289,651     1.28 %
Total   $ 216,975     $ 178,498     $ 145,604     $ 3,542,173     $ 4,083,250     0.83 %

(1) This category of certificates of deposit is shown by contractual maturity date.

(2) This category includes variable rate certificates of deposit and savings certificates with the majority repricing on at least a monthly basis.

(3) Weighted-average rate excludes the impact of purchase accounting fair value adjustments.

NET INTEREST INCOME

The following table presents a summary of Wintrust’s average balances, net interest income and related net interest margins, calculated on a fully tax-equivalent basis, for the second quarter of 2016 compared to the first quarter of 2016 (sequential quarters) and second quarter of 2015 (linked quarters), respectively:

  Average Balance 
for three months ended,
  Interest 
for three months ended,
  Yield/Rate 
for three months ended,
(Dollars in thousands) June 30,
 2016
  March 31,
2016
  June 30,
 2015
  June 30,
2016
  March 31,
2016
  June 30,
2015
  June 30,
2016
  March 31,
2016
  June 30,
2015
Liquidity management assets(1)(2)(7) $ 3,413,113     $ 3,300,138     $ 2,709,176     $ 19,236     $ 19,794     $ 15,949     2.27 %   2.41 %   2.36 %
Other earning assets(2)(3)(7) 29,759     28,731     32,115     238     236     283     3.21     3.31     3.54  
Loans, net of unearned income(2)(4)(7) 18,204,552     17,508,593     15,632,875     177,571     171,625     156,970     3.92     3.94     4.03  
Covered loans 109,533     141,351     202,663     1,482     2,011     3,181     5.44     5.72     6.30  
Total earning assets(7) $ 21,756,957     $ 20,978,813     $ 18,576,829     $ 198,527     $ 193,666     $ 176,383     3.67 %   3.71 %   3.81 %
Allowance for loan and covered loan losses (116,984 )   (112,028 )   (101,211 )                        
Cash and due from banks 272,935     259,343     236,242                          
Other assets 1,841,847     1,776,785     1,534,754                          
Total assets $ 23,754,755     $ 22,902,913     $ 20,246,614                          
                                   
Interest-bearing deposits $ 14,065,995     $ 13,717,333     $ 13,115,453     $ 13,594     $ 12,781     $ 11,996     0.39 %   0.37 %   0.37 %
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 946,081     825,104     338,768     2,984     2,886     1,812     1.27     1.41     2.15  
Other borrowings 248,233     257,384     193,367     1,086     1,058     787     1.76     1.65     1.63  
Subordinated notes 138,898     138,870     138,799     1,777     1,777     1,777     5.12     5.12     5.12  
Junior subordinated debentures 253,566     257,687     249,493     2,353     2,220     1,977     3.67     3.41     3.13  
Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 15,652,773     $ 15,196,378     $ 14,035,880     $ 21,794     $ 20,722     $ 18,349     0.56 %   0.55 %   0.52 %
Non-interest bearing deposits 5,223,384     4,939,746     3,725,728                          
Other liabilities 412,866     377,019     328,878                          
Equity 2,465,732     2,389,770     2,156,128                          
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 23,754,755     $ 22,902,913     $ 20,246,614                          
Interest rate spread(5)(7)                         3.11 %   3.16 %   3.29 %
Less:  Fully tax-equivalent adjustment             (1,463 )   (1,435 )   (1,142 )   (0.03 )   (0.03 )   (0.02 )
Net free funds/contribution(6) $ 6,104,184     $ 5,782,435     $ 4,540,949                 0.16     0.16     0.12  
Net interest income/ margin(7)  (GAAP)             $ 175,270     $ 171,509     $ 156,892     3.24 %   3.29 %   3.39 %
Fully tax-equivalent adjustment             1,463     1,435     1,142     0.03     0.03     0.02  
Net interest income/ margin - FTE (7)             $ 176,733     $ 172,944     $ 158,034     3.27 %   3.32 %   3.41 %

(1) Liquidity management assets include available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities, interest earning deposits with banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements.

(2) Interest income on tax-advantaged loans, trading securities and available-for-sale securities reflects a tax-equivalent adjustment based on a marginal federal corporate tax rate of 35%. The total adjustments for the three months ended June 30, 2016, March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2015 were $1.5 million, $1.4 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

(3) Other earning assets include brokerage customer receivables and trading account securities.

(4) Loans, net of unearned income, include loans held-for-sale and non-accrual loans.

(5) Interest rate spread is the difference between the yield earned on earning assets and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.

(6) Net free funds are the difference between total average earning assets and total average interest-bearing liabilities. The estimated contribution to net interest margin from net free funds is calculated using the rate paid for total interest-bearing liabilities.

(7) See “Supplemental Financial Measures/Ratios” for additional information on this performance ratio.

For the second quarter of 2016, net interest income totaled $175.3 million, an increase of $3.8 million as compared to the first quarter of 2016 and an increase of $18.4 million as compared to the second quarter of 2015. The reduction in net interest margin compared to the prior periods is primarily the result of a decline in loan yields and an increase on the rate of interest bearing liabilities. Specifically, the five basis point decline in net interest margin in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the first quarter of 2016 was primarily the result of a two basis point reduction due to lower yields on liquidity management assets, a one basis point reduction due to accelerated premium amortization on called mortgage backed securities, a one basis point reduction due to lower accretion on purchased loans and a one basis point reduction due to an increase on the rate of interest bearing liabilities.

The following table presents a summary of Wintrust's average balances, net interest income and related interest margins, calculated on a fully tax-equivalent basis, for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2015:

  Average Balance   
for six months ended,
  Interest 
for six months ended,
  Yield/Rate 
for six months ended,
(Dollars in thousands) June 30,
 2016
  June 30,
 2015
  June 30,
2016
  June 30,
2015
  June 30,
2016
  June 30,
2015
Liquidity management assets(1)(2)(7) $ 3,356,625     $ 2,788,600     $ 39,030     $ 32,163     2.34 %   2.33 %
Other earning assets(2)(3)(7) 29,246     29,928     474     484     3.26     3.26  
Loans, net of unearned income(2)(4)(7) 17,856,572     15,334,056     349,196     308,285     3.93     4.05  
Covered loans 125,442     208,405     3,493     6,869     5.60     6.65  
Total earning assets(7) $ 21,367,885     $ 18,360,989     $ 392,193     $ 347,801     3.69 %   3.82 %
Allowance for loan and covered loan losses (114,506 )   (99,077 )                
Cash and due from banks 266,139     242,927                  
Other assets 1,809,316     1,526,964                  
Total assets $ 23,328,834     $ 20,031,803                  
                       
Interest-bearing deposits $ 13,891,664     $ 12,990,176     $ 26,375     $ 23,810     0.38 %   0.37 %
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 885,592     343,088     5,870     3,968     1.33     2.33  
Other borrowings 252,809     194,011     2,144     1,575     1.71     1.64  
Subordinated notes 138,884     138,786     3,554     3,552     5.12     5.12  
Junior subordinated debentures 255,626     249,493     4,573     3,910     3.54     3.12  
Total interest-bearing liabilities $ 15,424,575     $ 13,915,554     $ 42,516     $ 36,815     0.55 %   0.53 %
Non-interest bearing deposits 5,081,565     3,655,480                  
Other liabilities 394,943     325,412                  
Equity 2,427,751     2,135,357                  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 23,328,834     $ 20,031,803                  
Interest rate spread(5)(7)                 3.14 %   3.29 %
Less:  Fully tax-equivalent adjustment         (2,898 )   (2,203 )   (0.03 )   (0.03 )
Net free funds/contribution(6) $ 5,943,310     $ 4,445,435             0.15     0.13  
Net interest income/ margin(7)  (GAAP)         $ 346,779     $ 308,783     3.26 %   3.39 %
Fully tax-equivalent adjustment         2,898     2,203     0.03     0.03  
Net interest income/ margin - FTE (7)         $ 349,677     $ 310,986     3.29 %   3.42 %

(1) Liquidity management assets include available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities, interest earning deposits with banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements.

(2) Interest income on tax-advantaged loans, trading securities and available-for-sale securities reflects a tax-equivalent adjustment based on a marginal federal corporate tax rate of 35%. The total adjustments for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015 were $2.9 million and $2.2 million respectively.

(3) Other earning assets include brokerage customer receivables and trading account securities.

(4) Loans, net of unearned income, include loans held-for-sale and non-accrual loans.

(5) Interest rate spread is the difference between the yield earned on earning assets and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.

(6) Net free funds are the difference between total average earning assets and total average interest-bearing liabilities. The estimated contribution to net interest margin from net free funds is calculated using the rate paid for total interest-bearing liabilities.

(7) See “Supplemental Financial Measures/Ratios” for additional information on this performance ratio.

For the first six months of 2016, net interest income totaled $346.8 million, an increase of $38.0 million as compared to the first six months of 2015. The reduction in net interest margin compared to the first six months of 2015 is primarily the result of a decline in loan yields, including less accretion recognized on purchased loans, and an increase on the rate of interest bearing liabilities.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

As an ongoing part of its financial strategy, the Company attempts to manage the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income.  Management measures its exposure to changes in interest rates by modeling many different interest rate scenarios.

The following interest rate scenarios display the percentage change in net interest income over a one-year time horizon assuming increases of 100 and 200 basis points and a decrease of 100 basis points. The Static Shock Scenario results incorporate actual cash flows and repricing characteristics for balance sheet instruments following an instantaneous, parallel change in market rates based upon a static (i.e. no growth or constant) balance sheet.  Conversely, the Ramp Scenario results incorporate management’s projections of future volume and pricing of each of the product lines following a gradual, parallel change in market rates over twelve months.  Actual results may differ from these simulated results due to timing, magnitude, and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and management strategies. The interest rate sensitivity for both the Static Shock and Ramp Scenario at June 30, 2016, March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2015 is as follows:

           
Static Shock Scenario   +200
Basis 
Points
  +100
 Basis
 Points
  -100
Basis
 Points
June 30, 2016   16.9 %   8.9 %   (8.9 )%
March 31, 2016   16.4 %   8.9 %   (8.7 )%
June 30, 2015   14.8 %   7.3 %   (10.5 )%


Ramp Scenario +200
Basis
Points
  +100
Basis
Points
  -100
Basis
Points
June 30, 2016 7.0 %   3.5 %   (3.7 )%
March 31, 2016 7.5 %   3.7 %   (3.7 )%
June 30, 2015 6.4 %   3.3 %   (4.0 )%

These results indicate that the Company has positioned its balance sheet to benefit from a rise in interest rates.  This analysis also indicates that the Company would benefit to a greater magnitude should a rise in interest rates be significant (i.e., 200 basis points) and immediate (Static Shock Scenario).

NON-INTEREST INCOME

The following table presents non-interest income by category for the periods presented:

    Three Months Ended                
    June 30,   March 31,   June 30,   Q2 2016 compared to
Q1 2016
  Q2 2016 compared to
Q2 2015
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2016   2015   $ Change   % Change   $ Change   % Change
Brokerage   $ 6,302     $ 6,057     $ 6,750     $ 245     4 %   $ (448 )   (7 )%
Trust and asset management   12,550     12,263     11,726     287     2     824     7  
Total wealth management   18,852     18,320     18,476     532     3     376     2  
Mortgage banking   36,807     21,735     36,007     15,072     69     800     2  
Service charges on deposit accounts   7,726     7,406     6,474     320     4     1,252     19  
Gains (losses) on investment securities, net   1,440     1,325     (24 )   115     9     1,464     NM  
Fees from covered call options   4,649     1,712     4,565     2,937     NM     84     2  
Trading (losses) gains, net   (316 )   (168 )   160     (148 )   88     (476 )   NM  
Operating lease income, net   4,005     2,806     77     1,199     43     3,928     NM  
Other:                            
Interest rate swap fees   1,835     4,438     2,347     (2,603 )   (59 )   (512 )   (22 )
BOLI   1,257     472     2,180     785     NM     (923 )   (42 )
Administrative services   1,074     1,069     1,053     5         21     2  
Gain on extinguishment of debt       4,305         (4,305 )   NM         NM  
Miscellaneous   7,470     5,332     5,698     2,138     40     1,772     31  
Total Other   11,636     15,616     11,278     (3,980 )   (25 )   358     3  
Total Non-Interest Income   $ 84,799     $ 68,752     $ 77,013     $ 16,047     23 %   $ 7,786     10 %

NM - Not Meaningful

 
    Six Months Ended        
    June 30,   June 30,   $   %
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2015   Change   Change
Brokerage   $ 12,359     $ 13,602     $ (1,243 )   (9 )%
Trust and asset management   24,813     22,974     1,839     8  
Total wealth management   37,172     36,576     596     2  
Mortgage banking   58,542     63,807     (5,265 )   (8 )
Service charges on deposit accounts   15,132     12,771     2,361     18  
Gains on investment securities, net   2,765     500     2,265     NM  
Fees from covered call options   6,361     8,925     (2,564 )   (29 )
Trading losses, net   (484 )   (317 )   (167 )   53  
Operating lease income, net   6,811     142     6,669     NM  
Other:                
Interest rate swap fees   6,273     4,538     1,735     38  
BOLI   1,729     2,946     (1,217 )   (41 )
Administrative services   2,143     2,079     64     3  
Gain on extinguishment of debt   4,305         4,305     NM  
Miscellaneous   12,802     9,587     3,215     34  
Total Other   27,252     19,150     8,102     42  
Total Non-Interest Income   $ 153,551     $ 141,554     $ 11,997     8 %

NM - Not Meaningful

Notable contributions to the change in non-interest income are as follows:

The increase in wealth management revenue during the current period as compared to the first quarter of 2016 and second quarter of 2015 is primarily attributable to growth in assets under management due to new customers.  Wealth management revenue is comprised of the trust and asset management revenue of The Chicago Trust Company and Great Lakes Advisors and the brokerage commissions, managed money fees and insurance product commissions at Wayne Hummer Investments.

The increase in mortgage banking revenue in the current quarter as compared to the most recent quarter resulted primarily from higher origination volumes in the current quarter. Mortgage loans originated or purchased for sale were $1.2 billion in the current quarter as compared to $736.6 million in the first quarter of 2016 and $1.2 billion in the second quarter of 2015. Mortgage banking revenue includes revenue from activities related to originating, selling and servicing residential real estate loans for the secondary market. Mortgage revenue is also impacted by changes in the fair value of MSRs as the Company does not hedge this change in fair value. The Company typically originates mortgage loans held-for-sale with associated MSRs either retained or released. The Company records MSRs at fair value on a recurring basis. The table below presents additional selected information regarding mortgage banking revenue for the respective periods.

    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)   June 30,
2016
  March 31,
2016
  June 30,
2015
  June 30,
2016
  June 30,
2015
Retail originations   $ 1,135,082     $ 704,990     $ 1,111,424     $ 1,840,072     $ 2,003,965  
Correspondent originations   77,160     31,658     65,921     108,818     115,031  
(A) Total originations   $ 1,212,242     $ 736,648     $ 1,177,345     $ 1,948,890     $ 2,118,996  
                     
Purchases as a percentage of originations   65 %   56 %   62 %   62 %   54 %
Refinances as a percentage of originations   35     44     38     38     46  
Total   100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %
                     
(B) Production revenue (1)   $ 32,221     $ 19,930     $ 35,092     $ 52,151     $ 63,429  
Production margin (B / A)   2.66 %   2.71 %   2.98 %   2.68 %   2.99 %
                     
Loans serviced for others (C)   $ 1,250,062     $ 1,044,745     $ 882,270          
Mortgage servicing rights, at fair value (D)   13,382     10,128     7,852          
Percentage of mortgage servicing rights to loans serviced for others (D/C)   1.07 %   0.97 %   0.89 %        

(1) Production revenue represents revenue earned from the origination and subsequent sale of mortgages, including gains on loans sold and fees from originations, processing and other related activities, and excludes servicing fees, changes in the fair value of servicing rights and changes to the mortgage recourse obligation.

The increase in service charges on deposit accounts in the current quarter is mostly a result of higher account analysis fees on deposit accounts which have increased as a result of the Company's commercial banking initiative as well as additional service charges on deposit accounts from acquired institutions.

The Company has typically written call options with terms of less than three months against certain U.S. Treasury and agency securities held in its portfolio for liquidity and other purposes. Management has effectively entered into these transactions with the goal of economically hedging security positions and enhancing its overall return on its investment portfolio by using fees generated from these options to compensate for net interest margin compression. These option transactions are designed to mitigate overall interest rate risk and do not qualify as hedges pursuant to accounting guidance. Fees from covered call options increased in the current quarter compared to the first quarter of 2016 primarily as a result of selling call options against a larger value of underlying securities resulting in higher premiums received by the Company. There were no outstanding call option contracts at June 30, 2016, March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2015.

The increase in operating lease income in the current quarter compared to the prior period quarters is primarily related to growth in business from the Company's leasing divisions.

The decrease in other non-interest income in the current quarter as compared to the first quarter of 2016 is primarily due to the $4.3 million gain on the extinguishment of junior subordinated debentures recognized in the prior quarter and lower swap fee revenues resulting from interest rate hedging transactions related to both customer-based trades and the related matched trades with inter-bank dealer counterparties, partially offset by net gains on partnership investments.

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

The following table presents non-interest expense by category for the periods present:

    Three Months Ended                
    June 30,   March 31,   June 30,   Q2 2016 compared to
Q1 2016
  Q2 2016 compared to
Q2 2015
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2016   2015   $ Change   % Change   $ Change   % Change
Salaries and employee benefits:                            
Salaries   $ 52,924     $ 50,282     $ 46,617     $ 2,642     5 %   $ 6,307     14 %
Commissions and incentive compensation   32,531     26,375     33,387     6,156     23     (856 )   (3 )
Benefits   15,439     19,154     14,417     (3,715 )   (19 )   1,022     7  
Total salaries and employee benefits   100,894     95,811     94,421     5,083     5     6,473     7  
Equipment   9,307     8,767     7,855     540     6     1,452     18  
Operating lease equipment depreciation   3,385     2,050     59     1,335     65     3,326     NM  
Occupancy, net   11,943     11,948     11,401     (5 )       542     5  
Data processing   7,138     6,519     6,081     619     9     1,057     17  
Advertising and marketing   6,941     3,779     6,406     3,162     84     535     8  
Professional fees   5,419     4,059     5,074     1,360     34     345     7  
Amortization of other intangible assets   1,248     1,298     934     (50 )   (4 )   314     34  
FDIC insurance   4,040     3,613     3,047     427     12     993     33  
OREO expense, net   1,348     560     841     788     NM     507     60  
Other:                            
Commissions - 3rd party brokers   1,324     1,310     1,403     14     1     (79 )   (6 )
Postage   2,038     1,302     1,578     736     57     460     29  
Miscellaneous   15,944     12,714     15,197     3,230     25     747     5  
Total other   19,306     15,326     18,178     3,980     26     1,128     6  
Total Non-Interest Expense   $ 170,969     $ 153,730     $ 154,297     $ 17,239     11 %   $ 16,672     11 %


    Six Months Ended        
    June 30,   June 30,   $   %
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2015   Change   Change
Salaries and employee benefits:                
Salaries   $ 103,206     $ 93,465     $ 9,741     10 %
Commissions and incentive compensation   58,906     58,881     25      
Benefits   34,593     32,205     2,388     7  
Total salaries and employee benefits   196,705     184,551     12,154     7  
Equipment   18,074     15,634     2,440     16  
Operating lease equipment depreciation   5,435     116     5,319     NM  
Occupancy, net   23,891     23,752     139     1  
Data processing   13,657     11,529     2,128     18  
Advertising and marketing   10,720     10,313     407     4  
Professional fees   9,478     9,738     (260 )   (3 )
Amortization of other intangible assets   2,546     1,947     599     31  
FDIC insurance   7,653     6,034     1,619     27  
OREO expense, net   1,908     2,252     (344 )   (15 )
Other:                
Commissions - 3rd party brokers   2,634     2,789     (155 )   (6 )
Postage   3,340     3,211     129     4  
Miscellaneous   28,658     29,749     (1,091 )   (4 )
Total other   34,632     35,749     (1,117 )   (3 )
Total Non-Interest Expense   $ 324,699     $ 301,615     $ 23,084     8 %

NM - Not Meaningful

Notable contributions to the change in non-interest expense are as follows:

Salaries and employee benefits expense increased in the current quarter compared to the first quarter of 2016 primarily as a result of higher commissions and incentive compensation on variable pay based arrangements primarily as a result of increased mortgage banking activity, partially offset by a decrease in employee benefits (primarily a $3.3 million decrease related to payroll taxes).  Salaries and employee benefits expense increased in the current quarter compared to the second quarter of 2015 primarily as a result of the addition of employees from acquisitions, increased staffing as the Company grows and an increase in employee benefits (primarily health plan and payroll taxes related).

Operating lease equipment depreciation increased in the current quarter compared to the prior periods as a result of growth in business from the Company's leasing divisions.

The amount of data processing expenses incurred increased in the current quarter compared to the prior quarters due to acquisition-related charges and the overall growth of loan and deposit accounts.

The increase in advertising and marketing expenses during the current quarter compared to the first quarter of 2016 is primarily related to higher expenses from community-related advertisements and sponsorships.  Marketing costs are incurred to promote the Company's brand, commercial banking capabilities, the Company's various products, to attract loans and deposits and to announce new branch openings as well as the expansion of the Company's non-bank businesses. The level of marketing expenditures depends on the type of marketing programs utilized which are determined based on the market area, targeted audience, competition and various other factors.

The increase in professional fees during the current quarter compared to the first quarter of 2016 is primarily related to legal and consulting fees, including those fees incurred in connection with recent acquisitions. Professional fees include legal, audit and tax fees, external loan review costs and normal regulatory exam assessments.

The increase in miscellaneous expenses in the current quarter as compared to the fourth quarter of 2015 is primarily a result of higher travel and entertainment expenses, loan expenses, supplies and donations. Miscellaneous expense includes ATM expenses, correspondent bank charges, directors' fees, telephone, travel and entertainment, corporate insurance, dues and subscriptions, problem loan expenses, operating losses and lending origination costs that are not deferred.

ASSET QUALITY

Allowance for Credit Losses, excluding covered loans

    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    June 30,   March 31   June 30,   June 30   June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2016   2015   2016   2015
Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period   $ 110,171     $ 105,400     $ 94,446     $ 105,400     $ 91,705  
Provision for credit losses   9,269     8,423     9,701     17,692     15,886  
Other adjustments   (134 )   (78 )   (93 )   (212 )   (341 )
Reclassification (to) from allowance for unfunded lending-related commitments   (40 )   (81 )   4     (121 )   (109 )
Charge-offs:                    
Commercial   721     671     1,243     1,392     1,920  
Commercial real estate   502     671     856     1,173     1,861  
Home equity   2,046     1,052     1,847     3,098     2,431  
Residential real estate   693     493     923     1,186     1,554  
Premium finance receivables - commercial   1,911     2,480     1,526     4,391     2,789  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance                    
Consumer and other   224     107     115     331     226  
Total charge-offs   6,097     5,474     6,510     11,571     10,781  
Recoveries:                    
Commercial   121     629     285     750     655  
Commercial real estate   296     369     1,824     665     2,136  
Home equity   71     48     39     119     87  
Residential real estate   31     112     16     143     92  
Premium finance receivables - commercial   633     787     458     1,420     787  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance                    
Consumer and other   35     36     34     71     87  
Total recoveries   1,187     1,981     2,656     3,168     3,844  
Net charge-offs   (4,910 )   (3,493 )   (3,854 )   (8,403 )   (6,937 )
Allowance for loan losses at period end   $ 114,356     $ 110,171     $ 100,204     $ 114,356     $ 100,204  
Allowance for unfunded lending-related commitments at period end   1,070     1,030     884     1,070     884  
Allowance for credit losses at period end   $ 115,426     $ 111,201     $ 101,088     $ 115,426     $ 101,088  
Annualized net charge-offs by category as a percentage of its own respective category’s average:                    
Commercial   0.05 %   0.00 %   0.09 %   0.03 %   0.06 %
Commercial real estate   0.01     0.02     (0.08 )   0.02     (0.01 )
Home equity   1.03     0.52     1.01     0.77     0.66  
Residential real estate   0.26     0.17     0.39     0.22     0.34  
Premium finance receivables - commercial   0.21     0.29     0.18     0.25     0.17  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance                    
Consumer and other   0.57     0.20     0.23     0.38     0.17  
Total loans, net of unearned income, excluding covered loans   0.11 %   0.08 %   0.10 %   0.09 %   0.09 %
Net charge-offs as a percentage of the provision for credit losses   52.97 %   41.47 %   39.73 %   47.50 %   43.68 %
Loans at period-end, excluding covered loans   $ 18,174,655     $ 17,446,413     $ 15,513,650          
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans at period end   0.63 %   0.63 %   0.65 %        
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of loans at period end   0.64 %   0.64 %   0.65 %        
                           

The allowance for credit losses, excluding the allowance for covered loan losses, is comprised of the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for unfunded lending-related commitments. The allowance for loan losses is a reserve against loan amounts that are actually funded and outstanding while the allowance for unfunded lending-related commitments (separate liability account) relates to certain amounts that Wintrust is committed to lend but for which funds have not yet been disbursed. The provision for credit losses, excluding the provision for covered loan losses, may contain both a component related to funded loans (provision for loan losses) and a component related to lending-related commitments (provision for unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit).

Net charge-offs as a percentage of loans, excluding covered loans, for the second quarter of 2016 totaled 11 basis points on an annualized basis compared to 8 basis points on an annualized basis in the first quarter of 2016 and 10 basis points on an annualized basis in the second quarter of 2015.  Net charge-offs totaled $4.9 million in the second quarter of 2016, a $1.4 million increase from $3.5 million in the first quarter of 2016 and a $1.1 million increase from $3.9 million in the second quarter of 2015. Compared to first quarter of 2016, net charge-offs increased primarily as a result of a $1.0 million and $558,000 increase in net charge-offs within the home equity and commercial loan portfolios, respectively. Compared to second quarter of 2015, net charge-offs increased primarily as a result of a $1.2 million increase in net charge-offs within the commercial real estate loan portfolio.

The provision for credit losses, excluding the provision for covered loan losses, totaled $9.3 million for the second quarter of 2016 compared to $8.4 million for the first quarter of 2016 and $9.7 million for the second quarter of 2015. The higher provision for credit losses in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the first quarter of 2016 was partly due to the $728.2 million in loan growth, excluding covered loans and mortgage loans held-for-sale, during the second quarter of 2016.

Management believes the allowance for credit losses is appropriate to provide for inherent losses in the portfolio. There can be no assurances however, that future losses will not exceed the amounts provided for, thereby affecting future results of operations. The amount of future additions to the allowance for credit losses will be dependent upon management’s assessment of the appropriateness of the allowance based on its evaluation of economic conditions, changes in real estate values, interest rates, the regulatory environment, the level of past-due and non-performing loans, and other factors.

The Company also provides a provision for covered loan losses on covered loans and maintains an allowance for covered loan losses on covered loans. Please see “Covered Assets” later in this document for more detail.

The following table presents the provision for credit losses and allowance for credit losses by component for the periods presented:

    Three months ended   Six months ended
    June 30,   March 31,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2016   2015   2016   2015
Provision for loan losses   $ 9,229     $ 8,342     $ 9,705     $ 17,571     $ 15,777  
Provision for unfunded lending-related commitments   40     81     (4 )   121     109  
Provision for covered loan losses   (140 )   (389 )   (219 )   (529 )   (325 )
Provision for credit losses   $ 9,129     $ 8,034     $ 9,482     $ 17,163     $ 15,561  
                     
            Period End
            June 30,   March 31,   June 30,
            2016   2016   2015
Allowance for loan losses           $ 114,356     $ 110,171     $ 100,204  
Allowance for unfunded lending-related commitments           1,070     1,030     884  
Allowance for covered loan losses           2,412     2,507     2,215  
Allowance for credit losses           $ 117,838     $ 113,708     $ 103,303  
 

The tables below summarize the calculation of allowance for loan losses for the Company’s core loan portfolio and consumer, niche and purchased loan portfolio as of June 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016.

    As of June 30, 2016
    Recorded   Calculated   As a percentage
of its own respective
(Dollars in thousands)   Investment   Allowance   category’s balance
Commercial:(1)            
Commercial and industrial   $ 2,986,178     $ 26,037     0.87 %
Asset-based lending   841,028     6,735     0.80  
Tax exempt   288,091     2,027     0.70  
Leases   267,686     807     0.30  
Commercial real estate:(1)            
Residential construction   67,006     768     1.15  
Commercial construction   336,486     3,551     1.06  
Land   100,187     3,455     3.45  
Office   856,193     6,099     0.71  
Industrial   717,313     6,439     0.90  
Retail   830,284     6,040     0.73  
Multi-family   732,449     7,736     1.06  
Mixed use and other   1,678,829     12,622     0.75  
Home equity(1)   673,741     11,367     1.69  
Residential real estate(1)   599,262     5,333     0.89  
Total core loan portfolio   $ 10,974,733     $ 99,016     0.90 %
Commercial:            
Franchise   $ 289,905     $ 3,337     1.15 %
Mortgage warehouse lines of credit   270,586     1,976     0.73  
Community Advantage - homeowner associations   134,273     3     0.00  
Aircraft   4,597     54     1.17  
Purchased non-covered commercial loans (2)   62,189     678     1.09  
Commercial real estate:            
Purchased non-covered commercial real estate (2)   529,587     114     0.02  
Purchased non-covered home equity (2)   87,163     16     0.02  
Purchased non-covered residential real estate (2)   54,402     72     0.13  
Premium finance receivables            
U.S. commercial insurance loans   2,181,222     5,776     0.26  
Canada commercial insurance loans (2)   297,058     598     0.20  
Life insurance loans (1)   2,869,960     1,440     0.05  
Purchased life insurance loans (2)   291,602          
Consumer and other (1)   123,944     1,275     1.03  
Purchased non-covered consumer and other (2)   3,434     1     0.03  
Total consumer, niche and purchased loan portfolio   $ 7,199,922     $ 15,340     0.21 %
Total loans, net of unearned income, excluding covered loans   $ 18,174,655     $ 114,356     0.63 %
Non-accretable credit discounts on purchased loans reported in accordance with ASC 310-30, excluding covered loans       $ 27,039      
Total allowance for loan losses and non-accretable credit discounts on purchased loans, excluding covered loans       $ 141,395     0.78 %

(1) Excludes purchased loans reported in accordance with ASC 310-20 and ASC 310-30.
(2) Purchased loans represent loans reported in accordance with ASC 310-20 and ASC 310-30.

 
    As of March 31, 2016
    Recorded   Calculated   As a percentage
of its own respective
(Dollars in thousands)   Investment   Allowance   category’s balance
Commercial:(1)            
Commercial and industrial   $ 2,918,955     $ 24,926     0.85 %
Asset-based lending   743,033     5,963     0.80  
Tax exempt   294,741     1,993     0.68  
Leases   249,114     248     0.10  
Commercial real estate:(1)            
Residential construction   69,161     876     1.27  
Commercial construction   317,969     3,360     1.06  
Land   89,353     3,233     3.62  
Office   823,774     5,824     0.71  
Industrial   691,811     6,436     0.93  
Retail   823,925     5,829     0.71  
Multi-family   713,724     7,573     1.06  
Mixed use and other   1,645,810     12,116     0.74  
Home equity(1)   680,077     12,899     1.90  
Residential real estate(1)   567,541     5,097     0.90  
Total core loan portfolio   $ 10,628,988     $ 96,373     0.91 %
Commercial:            
Franchise   $ 274,558     $ 3,213     1.17 %
Mortgage warehouse lines of credit   193,735     1,411     0.73  
Community Advantage - homeowner associations   130,044     3     0.00  
Aircraft   5,088     9     0.18  
Purchased non-covered commercial loans (2)   80,978     669     0.83  
Commercial real estate:            
Purchased non-covered commercial real estate (2)   562,432     16      
Purchased non-covered home equity (2)   94,265     16     0.02  
Purchased non-covered residential real estate (2)   58,502     67     0.11  
Premium finance receivables            
U.S. commercial insurance loans   2,041,307     5,570     0.27  
Canada commercial insurance loans (2)   279,680     598     0.21  
Life insurance loans (1)   2,680,796     1,037     0.04  
Purchased life insurance loans (2)   296,138          
Consumer and other (1)   115,324     1,188     1.03  
Purchased non-covered consumer and other (2)   4,578     1     0.02  
Total consumer, niche and purchased loan portfolio   $ 6,817,425     $ 13,798     0.20 %
Total loans, net of unearned income, excluding covered loans   $ 17,446,413     $ 110,171     0.63 %
Non-accretable credit discounts on purchased loans reported in accordance with ASC 310-30, excluding covered loans       $ 26,405      
Total allowance for loan losses and non-accretable credit discounts on purchased loans, excluding covered loans       $ 136,576     0.78 %

(1) Excludes purchased loans reported in accordance with ASC 310-20 and ASC 310-30.
(2) Purchased loans represent loans reported in accordance with ASC 310-20 and ASC 310-30.

As part of the regular quarterly review performed by management to determine if the Company’s allowance for loan losses is appropriate, an analysis is prepared on the loan portfolio based upon a breakout of core loans and consumer, niche and purchased loans. A summary of the allowance for loan losses calculated for the loan components in both the core loan portfolio and the consumer, niche and purchased loan portfolio was shown on the previous pages as of June 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016.

The increase in the allowance for loan losses to core loans in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the first quarter of 2016 was attributable to $345.7 million core loan portfolio growth.

Purchased loans acquired in a business combination are recorded at estimated fair value on their purchase date. In accordance with accounting guidance, credit deterioration on purchased loans is recorded as a credit discount at the time of purchase instead of as an increase to the allowance for loan losses. For analysis purposes, the Company has combined the non-accretable credit discounts recorded on purchased loans with the total allowance for loan losses in the previous tables to present the total credit reserves available on its loan portfolio. The total allowance for loan losses and non-accretable credit discounts on purchased loans was 0.78% of the total loan portfolio as of June 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016. The Company expects the total allowance for loan losses and non-accretable credit discounts on purchased loans to total loans ratio to increase in periods that have acquisitions and decrease in periods without acquisitions, based on the performance of the purchased loan portfolios.

The tables below show the aging of the Company’s loan portfolio at June 30, 2016 and March 31, 2016:

        90+ days   60-89   30-59        
As of June 30, 2016       and still   days past   days past        
(Dollars in thousands)   Nonaccrual   accruing   due   due   Current   Total Loans
Loan Balances:                        
Commercial                        
Commercial, industrial and other   $ 16,414     $     $ 1,412     $ 22,317     $ 3,416,432     $ 3,456,575  
Franchise           560     87     289,258     289,905  
Mortgage warehouse lines of credit                   270,586     270,586  
Asset-based lending       235     1,899     6,421     834,112     842,667  
Leases   387         48         267,639     268,074  
PCI - commercial (1)       1,956     630     1,426     12,714     16,726  
Total commercial   16,801     2,191     4,549     30,251     5,090,741     5,144,533  
Commercial real estate                        
Construction   673         46     7,922     396,264     404,905  
Land   1,725             340     103,816     105,881  
Office   6,274         5,452     4,936     892,791     909,453  
Industrial   10,295         1,108     719     754,647     766,769  
Retail   916         535     6,450     889,945     897,846  
Multi-family   90         2,077     1,275     775,075     778,517  
Mixed use and other   4,442         4,285     8,007     1,795,931     1,812,665  
PCI - commercial real estate (1)       27,228     1,663     2,608     140,799     172,298  
Total commercial real estate   24,415     27,228     15,166     32,257     5,749,268     5,848,334  
Home equity   8,562         380     4,709     747,253     760,904  
Residential real estate, including PCI   12,413     1,479     1,367     299     638,106     653,664  
Premium finance receivables                        
Commercial insurance loans   14,497     10,558     6,966     9,456     2,436,803     2,478,280  
Life insurance loans           46,651     11,953     2,811,356     2,869,960  
PCI - life insurance loans (1)                   291,602     291,602  
Consumer and other, including PCI   475     226     610     1,451     124,616     127,378  
Total loans, net of unearned income, excluding covered loans   $ 77,163     $ 41,682     $ 75,689     $ 90,376     $ 17,889,745     $ 18,174,655  
Covered loans   2,651     6,810     697     1,610     93,480     105,248  
Total loans, net of unearned income   $ 79,814     $ 48,492     $ 76,386     $ 91,986     $ 17,983,225     $ 18,279,903  


As of June 30, 2016
Aging as a % of Loan Balance
  Nonaccrual   90+ days
and still
accruing
  60-89
days past
due
  30-59
days past
due
  Current   Total Loans
Commercial                        
Commercial, industrial and other   0.5 %   %   %   0.6 %   98.9 %   100.0 %
Franchise           0.2         99.8     100.0  
Mortgage warehouse lines of credit                   100.0     100.0  
Asset-based lending           0.2     0.8     99.0     100.0  
Leases   0.1                 99.9     100.0  
PCI - commercial(1)       11.7     3.8     8.5     76.0     100.0  
Total commercial   0.3         0.1     0.6     99.0     100.0  
Commercial real estate                        
Construction   0.2             2.0     97.8     100.0  
Land   1.6             0.3     98.1     100.0  
Office   0.7         0.6     0.5     98.2     100.0  
Industrial   1.3         0.1     0.1     98.5     100.0  
Retail   0.1         0.1     0.7     99.1     100.0  
Multi-family           0.3     0.2     99.5     100.0  
Mixed use and other   0.2         0.2     0.4     99.2     100.0  
PCI - commercial real estate (1)       15.8     1.0     1.5     81.7     100.0  
Total commercial real estate   0.4     0.5     0.3     0.6     98.2     100.0  
Home equity   1.1             0.6     98.3     100.0  
Residential real estate, including PCI   1.9     0.2     0.2         97.7     100.0  
Premium finance receivables                        
Commercial insurance loans   0.6     0.4     0.3     0.4     98.3     100.0  
Life insurance loans           1.6     0.4     98.0     100.0  
PCI - life insurance loans (1)                   100.0     100.0  
Consumer and other, including PCI   0.4     0.2     0.5     1.1     97.8     100.0  
Total loans, net of unearned income, excluding covered loans   0.4 %   0.2 %   0.4 %   0.5 %   98.5 %   100.0 %
Covered loans   2.5     6.5     0.7     1.5     88.8     100.0  
Total loans, net of unearned income   0.4 %   0.3 %   0.4 %   0.5 %   98.4 %   100.0 %

(1) PCI loans represent loans acquired with evidence of credit quality deterioration since origination, in accordance with ASC 310-30.  Loan agings are based upon contractually required payments.

        90+ days   60-89   30-59        
As of March  31, 2016       and still   days past   days past        
(Dollars in thousands)   Nonaccrual   accruing   due   due   Current   Total Loans
Loan Balances:                        
Commercial                        
Commercial, industrial and other   $ 12,370     $ 338     $ 3,228     $ 25,608     $ 3,363,011     $ 3,404,555  
Franchise               1,400     273,158     274,558  
Mortgage warehouse lines of credit               1,491     192,244     193,735  
Asset-based lending   3         117     10,597     737,184     747,901  
Leases               5,177     244,241     249,418  
PCI - commercial(1)       1,893         128     18,058     20,079  
Total commercial   12,373     2,231     3,345     44,401     4,827,896     4,890,246  
Commercial real estate                        
Construction   273             2,023     389,026     391,322  
Land   1,746                 93,834     95,580  
Office   7,729     1,260     980     12,571     865,954     888,494  
Industrial   10,960             3,935     728,061     742,956  
Retail   1,633         2,397     2,657     890,780     897,467  
Multi-family   287         655     2,047     760,084     763,073  
Mixed use and other   4,368         187     12,312     1,778,850     1,795,717  
PCI - commercial real estate (1)       24,738     1,573     10,344     126,695     163,350  
Total commercial real estate   26,996     25,998     5,792     45,889     5,633,284     5,737,959  
Home equity   9,365         791     4,474     759,712     774,342  
Residential real estate, including PCI   11,964     406     193     10,108     603,372     626,043  
Premium finance receivables                        
Commercial insurance loans   15,350     9,548     5,583     15,086     2,275,420     2,320,987  
Life insurance loans       1,641     3,432     198     2,675,525     2,680,796  
PCI - life insurance loans (1)                   296,138     296,138  
Consumer and other, including PCI   484     245     118     364     118,691     119,902  
Total loans, net of unearned income, excluding covered loans   $ 76,532     $ 40,069     $ 19,254     $ 120,520     $ 17,190,038     $ 17,446,413  
Covered loans   5,324     7,995     349     6,491     118,689     138,848  
Total loans, net of unearned income   $ 81,856     $ 48,064     $ 19,603     $ 127,011     $ 17,308,727     $ 17,585,261  


As of March 31, 2016
Aging as a % of Loan Balance:
  Nonaccrual   90+ days
and still
accruing
  60-89
days past
due
  30-59
days past
due
  Current   Total Loans
Commercial                        
Commercial, industrial and other   0.4 %   %   0.1 %   0.8 %   98.7 %   100.0 %
Franchise               0.5     99.5     100.0  
Mortgage warehouse lines of credit               0.8     99.2     100.0  
Asset-based lending               1.4     98.6     100.0  
Leases               2.1     97.9     100.0  
PCI - commercial(1)       9.4         0.6     90.0     100.0  
Total commercial   0.3         0.1     0.9     98.7     100.0  
Commercial real estate                        
Construction   0.1             0.5     99.4     100.0  
Land   1.8                 98.2     100.0  
Office   0.9     0.1     0.1     1.4     97.5     100.0  
Industrial   1.5             0.5     98.0     100.0  
Retail   0.2         0.3     0.3     99.2     100.0  
Multi-family           0.1     0.3     99.6     100.0  
Mixed use and other   0.2             0.7     99.1     100.0  
PCI - commercial real estate (1)       15.1     1.0     6.3     77.6     100.0  
Total commercial real estate   0.5     0.5     0.1     0.8     98.1     100.0  
Home equity   1.2         0.1     0.6     98.1     100.0  
Residential real estate, including PCI   1.9     0.1         1.6     96.4     100.0  
Premium finance receivables                        
Commercial insurance loans   0.7     0.5     0.2     0.6     98.0     100.0  
Life insurance loans       0.1     0.1         99.8     100.0  
PCI - life insurance loans (1)                   100.0     100.0  
Consumer and other, including PCI   0.4     0.2     0.1     0.3     99.0     100.0  
Total loans, net of unearned income, excluding covered loans   0.4 %   0.2 %   0.1 %   0.7 %   98.6 %   100.0 %
Covered loans   3.8     5.8     0.3     4.7     85.4     100.0  
Total loans, net of unearned income   0.5 %   0.3 %   0.1 %   0.7 %   98.4 %   100.0 %

(1) PCI loans represent loans acquired with evidence of credit quality deterioration since origination, in accordance with ASC 310-30.  Loan agings are based upon contractually required payments.

As of June 30, 2016, $75.7 million of all loans, excluding covered loans, or 0.4%, were 60 to 89 days past due and $90.4 million, or 0.5%, were 30 to 59 days (or one payment) past due. As of March 31, 2016, $19.3 million of all loans, excluding covered loans, or 0.1%, were 60 to 89 days past due and $120.5 million, or 0.7%, were 30 to 59 days (or one payment) past due. The majority of the commercial and commercial real estate loans shown as 60 to 89 days and 30 to 59 days past due are included on the Company’s internal problem loan reporting system. Loans on this system are closely monitored by management on a monthly basis.

The Company’s home equity and residential loan portfolios continue to exhibit low delinquency ratios. Home equity loans at June 30, 2016 that are current with regard to the contractual terms of the loan agreement represent 98.3% of the total home equity portfolio. Residential real estate loans at June 30, 2016 that are current with regards to the contractual terms of the loan agreements comprise 97.7% of total residential real estate loans outstanding.

Non-performing Assets, excluding covered assets

The following table sets forth Wintrust’s non-performing assets and troubled debt restructurings  ("TDRs") performing under the contractual terms of the loan agreement, excluding covered assets and non-covered PCI loans, at the dates indicated.

    June 30,   March 31,   June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2016   2015
Loans past due greater than 90 days and still accruing(1):            
Commercial   $ 235     $ 338     $  
Commercial real estate       1,260     701  
Home equity            
Residential real estate            
Premium finance receivables - commercial   10,558     9,548     9,053  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance       1,641     351  
Consumer and other   163     180     110  
Total loans past due greater than 90 days and still accruing   10,956     12,967     10,215  
Non-accrual loans(2):            
Commercial   16,801     12,373     5,394  
Commercial real estate   24,415     26,996     23,183  
Home equity   8,562     9,365     5,695  
Residential real estate   12,413     11,964     16,631  
Premium finance receivables - commercial   14,497     15,350     15,156  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance            
Consumer and other   475     484     280  
Total non-accrual loans   77,163     76,532     66,339  
Total non-performing loans:            
Commercial   17,036     12,711     5,394  
Commercial real estate   24,415     28,256     23,884  
Home equity   8,562     9,365     5,695  
Residential real estate   12,413     11,964     16,631  
Premium finance receivables - commercial   25,055     24,898     24,209  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance       1,641     351  
Consumer and other   638     664     390  
Total non-performing loans   $ 88,119     $ 89,499     $ 76,554  
Other real estate owned   22,154     24,022     33,044  
Other real estate owned - from acquisitions   15,909     16,980     9,036  
Other repossessed assets   420     171     231  
Total non-performing assets   $ 126,602     $ 130,672     $ 118,865  
TDRs performing under the contractual terms of the loan agreement   $ 33,310     $ 34,949     $ 52,174  
Total non-performing loans by category as a percent of its own respective category’s period-end balance:            
Commercial   0.33 %   0.26 %   0.12 %
Commercial real estate   0.42     0.49     0.49  
Home equity   1.13     1.21     0.80  
Residential real estate   1.90     1.91     3.31  
Premium finance receivables - commercial   1.01     1.07     0.98  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance       0.06     0.01  
Consumer and other   0.50     0.55     0.33  
Total loans, net of unearned income   0.48 %   0.51 %   0.49 %
Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets   0.52 %   0.56 %   0.57 %
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total non-performing loans   129.78 %   123.10 %   130.89 %

(1) As of the dates shown, no TDRs were past due greater than 90 days and still accruing interest.
(2) Non-accrual loans included TDRs totaling $16.3 million, $17.6 million, and $10.6 million as of June 30, 2016, March 31, 2016, and June 30, 2015, respectively.

The ratio of non-performing assets to total assets was 0.52% as of June 30, 2016, compared to 0.56% at March 31, 2016, and 0.57% at June 30, 2015. Non-performing assets, excluding covered assets, totaled $126.6 million at June 30, 2016, compared to $130.7 million at March 31, 2016 and $118.9 million at June 30, 2015. Non-performing loans, excluding covered loans, totaled $88.1 million, or 0.48% of total loans, at June 30, 2016, compared to $89.5 million, or 0.51% of total loans, at March 31, 2016 and $76.6 million, or 0.49% of total loans, at June 30, 2015. The decrease in non-performing loans, excluding covered loans, compared to March 31, 2016 is primarily the result of a $3.8 million decrease in the commercial real estate loan portfolio and a $1.6 million decrease in the life insurance premium finance receivables portfolio, partially offset by a $4.3 million increase in the commercial loan portfolio. Compared to June 30, 2015, the increase is primarily the result of a $11.6 million increase in the commercial loan portfolio. OREO, excluding covered OREO, of $38.1 million at June 30, 2016 decreased $2.9 million compared to $41.0 million at March 31, 2016 and decreased $4.0 million compared to $42.1 million at June 30, 2015.

Management is pursuing the resolution of all credits in this category. At this time, management believes reserves are appropriate to absorb inherent losses that are expected upon the ultimate resolution of these credits.

Nonperforming Loans Rollforward

The table below presents a summary of the changes in the balance of non-performing loans, excluding covered loans, for the periods presented:

    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    June 30,   March 31,   June 30,   June 30,   June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2016   2015   2016   2015
Balance at beginning of period   $ 89,499     $ 84,057     $ 81,772     $ 84,057     $ 78,677  
Additions, net   10,351     12,166     8,828     22,517     17,808  
Return to performing status   (873 )   (2,006 )   (847 )   (2,879 )   (1,563 )
Payments received   (4,810 )   (3,308 )   (6,580 )   (8,118 )   (10,949 )
Transfer to OREO and other repossessed assets   (1,818 )   (2,080 )   (4,365 )   (3,898 )   (6,905 )
Charge-offs   (2,943 )   (533 )   (2,755 )   (3,476 )   (4,556 )
Net change for niche loans (1)   (1,287 )   1,203     501     (84 )   4,042  
Balance at end of period   $ 88,119     $ 89,499     $ 76,554     $ 88,119     $ 76,554  

(1) This includes activity for premium finance receivables and indirect consumer loans.

TDRs

The table below presents a summary of TDRs as of the respective date, presented by loan category and accrual status:

    June 30,   March 31,   June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2016   2015
Accruing TDRs:            
Commercial   $ 3,931     $ 5,143     $ 6,039  
Commercial real estate   24,450     25,548     42,210  
Residential real estate and other   4,929     4,258     3,925  
Total accrual   $ 33,310     $ 34,949     $ 52,174  
Non-accrual TDRs: (1)            
Commercial   $ 1,477     $ 82     $ 165  
Commercial real estate   12,240     14,340     6,240  
Residential real estate and other   2,608     3,184     4,197  
Total non-accrual   $ 16,325     $ 17,606     $ 10,602  
Total TDRs:            
Commercial   $ 5,408     $ 5,225     $ 6,204  
Commercial real estate   36,690     39,888     48,450  
Residential real estate and other   7,537     7,442     8,122  
Total TDRs   $ 49,635     $ 52,555     $ 62,776  
Weighted-average contractual interest rate of TDRs   4.31 %   4.35 %   4.05 %

(1) Included in total non-performing loans.

At June 30, 2016, the Company had $49.6 million in loans modified in TDRs.  The $49.6 million in TDRs represents 97 credits in which economic concessions were granted to certain borrowers to better align the terms of their loans with their current ability to pay.  The balance decreased from $52.6 million representing 102 credits at March 31, 2016 and decreased from $62.8 million representing 122 credits at June 30, 2015.

The table below presents a summary of TDRs as of June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015, and shows the changes in the balance during the periods presented:

Three Months Ended June 30, 2016

(Dollars in thousands)   Commercial   Commercial
Real Estate
  Residential
Real Estate
and Other
  Total
Balance at beginning of period   $ 5,225     $ 39,888     $ 7,442     $ 52,555  
Additions during the period   275         380     655  
Reductions:                
Charge-offs       (410 )   (212 )   (622 )
Transferred to OREO and other repossessed assets       (684 )       (684 )
Removal of TDR loan status (1)       (739 )       (739 )
Payments received, net   (92 )   (1,365 )   (73 )   (1,530 )
Balance at period end   $ 5,408     $ 36,690     $ 7,537     $ 49,635  

(1) Loan was previously classified as a troubled debt restructuring and subsequently performed in compliance with the loan’s modified terms for a period of six months (including over a calendar year-end) at a modified interest rate which represented a market rate at the time of restructuring. Per our TDR policy, the TDR classification is removed.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2015

(Dollars in thousands)   Commercial   Commercial
Real Estate
  Residential
Real Estate
and Other
  Total
Balance at beginning of period   $ 6,457     $ 53,646     $ 7,115     $ 67,218  
Additions during the period       169     1,148     1,317  
Reductions:                
Charge-offs           (7 )   (7 )
Transferred to OREO and other repossessed assets       (771 )   (104 )   (875 )
Removal of TDR loan status (1)   (161 )   (188 )       (349 )
Payments received, net   (92 )   (4,406 )   (30 )   (4,528 )
Balance at period end   $ 6,204     $ 48,450     $ 8,122     $ 62,776  
 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

(Dollars in thousands)   Commercial   Commercial
Real Estate
  Residential
Real Estate
and Other
  Total
Balance at beginning of period   $ 5,747     $ 38,707     $ 7,399     $ 51,853  
Additions during the period   317     8,521     540     9,378  
Reductions:                
Charge-offs   (20 )   (834 )   (212 )   (1,066 )
Transferred to OREO and other repossessed assets       (684 )       (684 )
Removal of TDR loan status (1)       (5,156 )       (5,156 )
Payments received, net   (636 )   (3,864 )   (190 )   (4,690 )
Balance at period end   $ 5,408     $ 36,690     $ 7,537     $ 49,635  
 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015

(Dollars in thousands)   Commercial   Commercial
Real Estate
  Residential
Real Estate
and Other
  Total
Balance at beginning of period   $ 7,576     $ 67,623     $ 7,076     $ 82,275  
Additions during the period       169     1,442     1,611  
Reductions:                
Charge-offs   (397 )   (1 )   (40 )   (438 )
Transferred to OREO and other repossessed assets   (562 )   (2,290 )   (104 )   (2,956 )
Removal of TDR loan status (1)   (237 )   (8,570 )       (8,807 )
Payments received, net   (176 )   (8,481 )   (252 )   (8,909 )
Balance at period end   $ 6,204     $ 48,450     $ 8,122     $ 62,776  

(1) Loan was previously classified as a troubled debt restructuring and subsequently performed in compliance with the loan’s modified terms for a period of six months (including over a calendar year-end) at a modified interest rate which represented a market rate at the time of restructuring. Per our TDR policy, the TDR classification is removed.

Each TDR was reviewed for impairment at June 30, 2016 and approximately $3.2 million of impairment was present and appropriately reserved for through the Company’s normal reserving methodology in the Company’s allowance for loan losses.  For TDRs in which impairment is calculated by the present value of future cash flows, the Company records interest income representing the decrease in impairment resulting from the passage of time during the respective period, which differs from interest income from contractually required interest on these specific loans.  For the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded $135,000 and $94,000, respectively, in interest income representing this decrease in impairment. For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded $225,000 and $287,000, respectively, in interest income.  

Other Real Estate Owned

The table below presents a summary of other real estate owned, excluding covered other real estate owned, as of June 30, 2016, March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2015, and shows the activity for the respective period and the balance for each property type:

    Three Months Ended
    June 30,   March 31,   June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2016   2015
Balance at beginning of period   $ 41,002     $ 43,945     $ 42,257  
Disposals/resolved   (6,591 )   (6,766 )   (6,075 )
Transfers in at fair value, less costs to sell   1,309     3,291     6,412  
Transfers in from covered OREO subsequent to loss share expiration   3,300          
Additions from acquisition       1,064      
Fair value adjustments   (957 )   (532 )   (514 )
Balance at end of period   $ 38,063     $ 41,002     $ 42,080  
             
    Period End
    June 30,   March 31,   June 30,
Balance by Property Type   2016   2016   2015
Residential real estate   $ 9,153     $ 11,006     $ 6,408  
Residential real estate development   2,133     2,320     3,031  
Commercial real estate   26,777     27,676     32,641  
Total   $ 38,063     $ 41,002     $ 42,080  

Covered Assets

In conjunction with FDIC-assisted transactions, the Company entered into loss share agreements with the FDIC. These agreements cover realized losses on loans, foreclosed real estate and certain other assets and require the Company to record loss share assets and liabilities that are measured separately from the loan portfolios because they are not contractually embedded in the loans and are not transferable with the loans should the Company choose to dispose of them. Fair values at the acquisition dates were estimated based on projected cash flows available for loss-share based on the credit adjustments estimated for each loan pool and the loss share percentages. The loss share assets and liabilities are also separately measured from the related loans and foreclosed real estate and recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. Subsequent to the acquisition date, reimbursements received from the FDIC for actual incurred losses will reduce any loss share assets. Reductions to expected losses, to the extent such reductions to expected losses are the result of an improvement to the actual or expected cash flows from the covered assets, will also reduce any loss share asset and, if necessary, increase any loss share liability when necessary reductions exceed the current value of the loss share asset. The increases in cash flows for the purchased loans are recognized as interest income prospectively. In accordance with clawback provisions included in loss share agreements with the FDIC, the Company may be required to reimburse the FDIC when actual losses are less than certain thresholds established for each loss share agreement. The balance of these estimated reimbursements in accordance with clawback provisions and any related amortization are adjusted periodically for changes in the expected losses on covered assets. Estimated reimbursements from clawback provisions are recorded as a reduction to the loss share asset or, if necessary, an increase to the loss share liability on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. The allowance for loan losses for loans acquired in FDIC-assisted transactions is determined without giving consideration to the amounts recoverable through loss share agreements (since the loss share agreements are separately accounted for and thus presented “gross” on the balance sheet). On the Consolidated Statements of Income, the provision for credit losses is reported net of changes in the amount recoverable under the loss share agreements.

The following table provides a comparative analysis for the period end balances of covered assets and any changes in the allowance for covered loan losses. The Company expects covered assets and the allowance for covered loan losses to continue to decrease in periods without FDIC-assisted acquisitions.

    June 30,   March 31,   June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2016   2015
Period End Balances:            
Loans   $ 105,248     $ 138,848     $ 193,410  
Other real estate owned   12,983     17,976     35,419  
Other assets   238     296     686  
FDIC Indemnification (liability) asset   (11,729 )   (10,029 )   3,429  
Total net covered assets   $ 106,740     $ 147,091     $ 232,944  
Allowance for Covered Loan Losses Rollforward:            
Balance at beginning of quarter:   $ 2,507     $ 3,026     $ 1,878  
Provision for covered loan losses before benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements   (702 )   (1,946 )   (1,094 )
Benefit attributable to FDIC loss share agreements   562     1,557     875  
Net provision for covered loan losses   (140 )   (389 )   (219 )
Increase/decrease in FDIC indemnification liability/asset   (562 )   (1,557 )   (875 )
Loans charged-off   (143 )   (230 )   (140 )
Recoveries of loans charged-off   750     1,657     1,571  
Net recoveries   607     1,427     1,431  
Balance at end of quarter   $ 2,412     $ 2,507     $ 2,215  
 

Changes in Accretable Yield

The excess of cash flows expected to be collected over the carrying value of loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 is referred to as the accretable yield and is recognized in interest income using an effective yield method over the remaining life of the pool of loans. The accretable yield is affected by:

  • Changes in interest rate indices for variable rate loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 – Expected future cash flows are based on the variable rates in effect at the time of the regular evaluations of cash flows expected to be collected;
  • Changes in prepayment assumptions – Prepayments affect the estimated life of loans accounted for under ASC 310-30 which may change the amount of interest income, and possibly principal, expected to be collected; and
  • Changes in the expected principal and interest payments over the estimated life – Updates to expected cash flows are driven by the credit outlook and actions taken with borrowers. Changes in expected future cash flows from loan modifications are included in the regular evaluations of cash flows expected to be collected.

The following table provides activity for the accretable yield of loans accounted for under ASC 310-30.

    Three Months Ended
    June 30,   June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2015
Accretable yield, beginning balance   $ 59,218     $ 70,198  
Acquisitions   125      
Accretable yield amortized to interest income   (5,199 )   (6,315 )
Accretable yield amortized to indemnification asset/liability (1)   (1,624 )   (4,089 )
Reclassification from non-accretable difference(2)   2,536     1,753  
Increases in interest cash flows due to payments and changes in interest rates   574     2,096  
Accretable yield, ending balance (3)   $ 55,630     $ 63,643  


    Six Months Ended
    June 30,   June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2015
Accretable yield, beginning balance   $ 63,902     $ 79,102  
Acquisitions   1,266     898  
Accretable yield amortized to interest income   (10,656 )   (12,420 )
Accretable yield amortized to indemnification asset/liability (1)   (3,795 )   (7,665 )
Reclassification from non-accretable difference(2)   6,729     2,856  
(Decreases) increases in interest cash flows due to payments and changes in interest rates   (1,816 )   872  
Accretable yield, ending balance (3)   $ 55,630     $ 63,643  

(1) Represents the portion of the current period accreted yield, resulting from lower expected losses, applied to reduce the loss share indemnification asset.
(2) Reclassification is the result of subsequent increases in expected principal cash flows.
(3) As of June 30, 2016, the Company estimates that the remaining accretable yield balance to be amortized to the indemnification asset for the bank acquisitions is $3.3 million. The remainder of the accretable yield related to bank acquisitions is expected to be amortized to interest income.

Accretion to interest income accounted for under ASC 310-30 totaled $5.2 million and $6.3 million in the second quarter of 2016 and 2015, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded accretion to interest income of $10.7 million and $12.4 million, respectively. These amounts include accretion from both covered and non-covered loans, and are included together within interest and fees on loans in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Items Impacting Comparative Financial Results:

Acquisitions

On March 31, 2016, the Company completed its acquisition of Generations Bancorp. Inc. ("Generations"). Generations was the parent company of Foundations Bank ("Foundations").  Through this transaction, the Company acquired Foundations' banking location in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, approximately $131 million in assets and approximately $100 million in deposits.  

On July 24, 2015, the Company completed its acquisition of Community Financial Shares, Inc ("CFIS"). CFIS was the parent company of Community Bank - Wheaton/Glen Ellyn ("CBWGE"). Through this transaction, the Company acquired CBWGE's four banking locations in Wheaton and Glen Ellyn, Illinois, approximately $351 million in assets and approximately $290 million in deposits.

On July 17, 2015, the Company completed its acquisition of Suburban Illinois Bancorp, Inc. ("Suburban"). Suburban was the parent company of Suburban Bank & Trust Company ("SBT"). Through this transaction, the Company acquired SBT's ten banking locations in Chicago and its suburbs, approximately $495 million in assets and approximately $417 million in deposits.

On July 1, 2015, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Wintrust Bank, completed its acquisition of North Bank.  Through this transaction, Wintrust Bank acquired two banking locations, $118 million in assets and approximately $101 million in deposits.

On January 16, 2015, the Company completed its acquisition of Delavan Bancshares, Inc. ("Delavan"). Delavan was the parent company of Community Bank CBD. Through this transaction, Town Bank acquired four banking locations, approximately $224 million in assets and approximately $170 million in deposits.

Announced Acquisitions

On July 6, 2016, the Company announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire First Community Financial Corporation ("FCFC"). FCFC is the parent company of First Community Bank, an Illinois state-chartered bank, which operates two banking locations in Elgin, Illinois. As of March 31, 2016, First Community Bank had approximately $178 million in assets, approximately $79 million in loans and approximately $155 million in deposits.

On June 27, 2016, the Company announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire approximately $581 million in performing loans and related relationships from an affiliate of GE Capital Franchise Finance. The loans are to franchise operators (primarily quick service restaurant concepts) in the Midwest and in the Western portion of the United States.

WINTRUST SUBSIDIARIES AND LOCATIONS

Wintrust is a financial holding company whose common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq:WTFC). Its 15 community bank subsidiaries are: Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, Hinsdale Bank & Trust Company, Wintrust Bank in Chicago, Libertyville Bank & Trust Company, Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A., Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Company, N.A., Northbrook Bank & Trust Company, Schaumburg Bank & Trust Company, N.A., Village Bank & Trust in Arlington Heights, Beverly Bank & Trust Company, N.A. in Chicago, Wheaton Bank & Trust Company, State Bank of The Lakes in Antioch, Old Plank Trail Community Bank, N.A. in New Lenox, St. Charles Bank & Trust Company and Town Bank in Hartland, Wisconsin. The banks also operate facilities in Illinois in Algonquin, Aurora, Bloomingdale, Buffalo Grove, Cary, Chicago, Clarendon Hills, Crete, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Evergreen Park, Frankfort, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Glencoe, Glenview, Gurnee, Grayslake, Hanover Park, Highland Park, Highwood, Hoffman Estates, Island Lake, Itasca, Joliet, Lake Bluff, Lake Villa, Lansing, Lemont, Lindenhurst, Lynwood, Markham, McHenry, Mokena, Mount Prospect, Mundelein, Naperville, North Chicago, Northfield, Norridge, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Palatine, Park Ridge, Prospect Heights, Ravinia, Riverside, Rogers Park, Roselle, Round Lake Beach, Shorewood, Skokie, South Holland, Spring Grove, Steger, Stone Park, Vernon Hills, Wauconda, Western Springs, Willowbrook, Wilmette, Winnetka and Wood Dale and in Albany, Burlington, Clinton, Darlington, Delafield, Delavan, Elm Grove, Genoa City, Kenosha, Lake Geneva, Madison, Menomenee Falls, Monroe, Pewaukee, Sharon, Wales, Walworth and Wind Lake, Wisconsin and Dyer, Indiana.

Additionally, the Company operates various non-bank business units:

  • First Insurance Funding Corporation, one of the largest insurance premium finance companies operating in the United States, serves commercial and life insurance loan customers throughout the country.
  • First Insurance Funding of Canada serves commercial insurance loan customers throughout Canada
  • Tricom, Inc. of Milwaukee provides high-yielding, short-term accounts receivable financing and value-added out-sourced administrative services, such as data processing of payrolls, billing and cash management services, to temporary staffing service clients located throughout the United States.
  • Wintrust Mortgage, a division of Barrington Bank & Trust Company, engages primarily in the origination and purchase of residential mortgages for sale into the secondary market through origination offices located throughout the United States. Loans are also originated nationwide through relationships with wholesale and correspondent offices.
  • Wayne Hummer Investments, LLC is a broker-dealer providing a full range of private client and brokerage services to clients and correspondent banks located primarily in the Midwest.
  • Great Lakes Advisors LLC provides money management services and advisory services to individual accounts.
  • The Chicago Trust Company, a trust subsidiary, allows Wintrust to service customers’ trust and investment needs at each banking location.
  • Wintrust Asset Finance which offers direct leasing opportunities.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward-looking information can be identified through the use of words such as “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “contemplate,” “possible,” “point,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “would” and “could.” Forward-looking statements and information are not historical facts, are premised on many factors and assumptions, and represent only management’s expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events. Similarly, these statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, which may include, but are not limited to, those listed below and the Risk Factors discussed under Item 1A of the Company’s 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in any of the Company’s subsequent SEC filings. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and is including this statement for purposes of invoking these safe harbor provisions. Such forward-looking statements may be deemed to include, among other things, statements relating to the Company’s future financial performance, the performance of its loan portfolio, the expected amount of future credit reserves and charge-offs, delinquency trends, growth plans, regulatory developments, securities that the Company may offer from time to time, and management’s long-term performance goals, as well as statements relating to the anticipated effects on financial condition and results of operations from expected developments or events, the Company’s business and growth strategies, including future acquisitions of banks, specialty finance or wealth management businesses, internal growth and plans to form additional de novo banks or branch offices. Actual results could differ materially from those addressed in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, including the following:

  • difficult economic conditions have adversely affected our company and the financial services industry in general and further deterioration in economic conditions may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows;
  • since our business is concentrated in the Chicago metropolitan and southern Wisconsin market areas, further declines in the economy of this region could adversely affect our business;
  • if our allowance for loan losses is not sufficient to absorb losses that may occur in our loan portfolio, our financial condition and liquidity could suffer;
  • a significant portion of our loan portfolio is comprised of commercial loans, the repayment of which is largely dependent upon the financial success and economic viability of the borrower;
  • a substantial portion of our loan portfolio is secured by real estate, in particular commercial real estate. Deterioration in the real estate markets could lead to additional losses, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations;
  • any inaccurate assumptions in our analytical and forecasting models could cause us to miscalculate our projected revenue or losses, which could adversely affect our financial condition;
  • unanticipated changes in prevailing interest rates and the effects of changing regulation could adversely affect our net interest income, which is our largest source of income;
  • our liquidity position may be negatively impacted if economic conditions continue to suffer;
  • the financial services industry is very competitive, and if we are not able to compete effectively, we may lose market share and our business could suffer;
  • if we are unable to compete effectively, we will lose market share and income from deposits, loans and other products may be reduced. This could adversely affect our profitability and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations;
  • if we are unable to continue to identify favorable acquisitions or successfully integrate our acquisitions, our growth may be limited and our results of operations could suffer;
  • our participation in FDIC-assisted acquisitions may present additional risks to our financial condition and results of operations;
  • an actual or perceived reduction in our financial strength may cause others to reduce or cease doing business with us, which could result in a decrease in our net interest income and fee revenues;
  • if our growth requires us to raise additional capital, that capital may not be available when it is needed or the cost of that capital may be very high;
  • disruption in the financial markets could result in lower fair values for our investment securities portfolio;
  • our controls and procedures may fail or be circumvented;
  • new lines of business and new products and services are essential to our ability to compete but may subject us to additional risks;
  • failures of our information technology systems may adversely affect our operations;
  • failures by or of our vendors may adversely affect our operations;
  • we issue debit cards, and debit card transactions pose a particular cybersecurity risk that is outside of our control;
  • we depend on the accuracy and completeness of information we receive about our customers and counterparties to make credit decisions;
  • if we are unable to attract and retain experienced and qualified personnel, our ability to provide high quality service will be diminished, we may lose key customer relationships, and our results of operations may suffer;
  • we are subject to environmental liability risk associated with lending activities;
  • we are subject to claims and legal actions which could negatively affect our results of operations or financial condition;
  • losses incurred in connection with actual or projected repurchases and indemnification payments related to mortgages that we have sold into the secondary market may exceed our financial statement reserves and we may be required to increase such reserves in the future. Increases to our reserves and losses incurred in connection with actual loan repurchases and indemnification payments could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows;
  • consumers may decide not to use banks to complete their financial transactions, which could adversely affect our business and results of operations;
  • we may be adversely impacted by the soundness of other financial institutions;
  • de novo operations often involve significant expenses and delayed returns and may negatively impact Wintrust's profitability;
  • we are subject to examinations and challenges by tax authorities, and changes in federal and state tax laws and changes in interpretation of existing laws can impact our financial results;
  • changes in accounting policies or accounting standards could materially adversely affect how we report our financial results and financial condition;
  • we are a bank holding company, and our sources of funds, including to pay dividends, are limited;
  • anti-takeover provisions could negatively impact our shareholders;
  • if we fail to meet our regulatory capital ratios, we may be forced to raise capital or sell assets;
  • if our credit rating is lowered, our financing costs could increase;
  • changes in the United States’ monetary policy may restrict our ability to conduct our business in a profitable manner;
  • legislative and regulatory actions taken now or in the future regarding the financial services industry may significantly increase our costs or limit our ability to conduct our business in a profitable manner;
  • financial reform legislation and increased regulatory rigor around mortgage-related issues may reduce our ability to market our products to consumers and may limit our ability to profitably operate our mortgage business;
  • federal, state and local consumer lending laws may restrict our ability to originate certain mortgage loans or increase our risk of liability with respect to such loans and could increase our cost of doing business;
  • regulatory initiatives regarding bank capital requirements may require heightened capital;
  • our FDIC insurance premiums may increase, which could negatively impact our results of operations;
  • non-compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act or other laws and regulations could result in fines or sanctions;
  • our premium finance business may involve a higher risk of delinquency or collection than our other lending operations, and could expose us to losses;
  • widespread financial difficulties or credit downgrades among commercial and life insurance providers could lessen the value of the collateral securing our premium finance loans and impair the financial condition and liquidity of FIFC and FIFC Canada;
  • regulatory changes could significantly reduce loan volume and impair the financial condition of FIFC; and
  • our wealth management business in general, and WHI's brokerage operation, in particular, exposes us to certain risks associated with the securities industry.

Therefore, there can be no assurances that future actual results will correspond to these forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement made by the Company. Any such statement speaks only as of the date the statement was made or as of such date that may be referenced within the statement. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect the impact of circumstances after the date of the press release. Persons are advised, however, to consult further disclosures management makes on related subjects in its reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its press releases.

CONFERENCE CALL, WEB CAST AND REPLAY

The Company will hold a conference call at 1:00 p.m. (CT) Wednesday, July 20, 2016 regarding second quarter and year-to-date 2016 results. Individuals interested in listening should call (877) 363-5049 and enter Conference ID #45959439. A simultaneous audio-only web cast and replay of the conference call may be accessed via the Company’s web site at (http://www.wintrust.com), Investor Relations, Investor News and Events, Presentations & Conference Calls. The text of the second quarter and year-to-date 2016 earnings press release will be available on the home page of the Company’s website at (http://www.wintrust.com) and at the Investor Relations, Investor News and Events, Press Releases link on its website.


WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Supplemental Financial Information

5 Quarter Trends


WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION - Supplemental Financial Information
Selected Financial Highlights - 5 Quarter Trends
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

    Three Months Ended
    June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,
    2016   2016   2015   2015   2015
Selected Financial Condition Data (at end of period):                    
Total assets   $ 24,420,616     $ 23,488,168     $ 22,909,348     $ 22,035,216     $ 20,790,202  
Total loans, excluding loans held-for-sale and covered loans   18,174,655     17,446,413     17,118,117     16,316,211     15,513,650  
Total deposits   20,041,750     19,217,071     18,639,634     18,228,469     17,082,418  
Junior subordinated debentures   253,566     253,566     268,566     268,566     249,493  
Total shareholders’ equity   2,623,595     2,418,442     2,352,274     2,335,736     2,264,982  
Selected Statements of Income Data:                    
Net interest income   175,270     171,509     167,206     165,540     156,892  
Net revenue (1)   260,069     240,261     232,296     230,493     233,905  
Net income   50,041     49,111     35,512     38,355     43,831  
Net income per common share – Basic   $ 0.94     $ 0.94     $ 0.66     $ 0.71     $ 0.89  
Net income per common share – Diluted   $ 0.90     $ 0.90     $ 0.64     $ 0.69     $ 0.85  
Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data:                    
Performance Ratios:                    
Non-interest income to average assets   1.44 %   1.21 %   1.16 %   1.19 %   1.52 %
Non-interest expense to average assets   2.89 %   2.70 %   2.98 %   2.93 %   3.06 %
Net overhead ratio (3)   1.46 %   1.49 %   1.82 %   1.74 %   1.53 %
Return on average assets   0.85 %   0.86 %   0.63 %   0.70 %   0.87 %
Return on average common equity   8.43 %   8.55 %   6.03 %   6.60 %   8.38 %
Return on average tangible common equity   11.12 %   11.33 %   8.12 %   8.88 %   10.86 %
Average total assets   $ 23,754,755     $ 22,902,913     $ 22,225,112     $ 21,679,062     $ 20,246,614  
Average total shareholders’ equity   2,465,732     2,389,770     2,347,545     2,310,511     2,156,128  
Average loans to average deposits ratio (excluding loans held-for-sale, excluding covered loans)   92.4 %   92.2 %   90.2 %   89.7 %   90.3 %
Average loans to average deposits ratio (excluding loans held-for-sale, including covered loans)   92.9     93.0     91.0     90.6     91.5  
Common Share Data at end of period:                    
Market price per common share   $ 51.00     $ 44.34     $ 48.52     $ 53.43     $ 53.38  
Book value per common share (2)   $ 45.96     $ 44.67     $ 43.42     $ 43.12     $ 42.24  
Tangible common book value per share (2)   $ 36.12     $ 34.20     $ 33.17     $ 32.83     $ 33.02  
Common shares outstanding   51,619,155     48,518,998     48,383,279     48,336,870     47,677,257  
Other Data at end of period:(6)                    
Leverage Ratio(4)   9.2 %   8.7 %   9.1 %   9.2 %   9.8 %
Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets (4)   10.0 %   9.6 %   10.0 %   10.3 %   10.7 %
Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (4)   8.9 %   8.4 %   8.4 %   8.6 %   9.0 %
Total capital to risk-weighted assets (4)   12.4 %   12.1 %   12.2 %   12.6 %   13.1 %
Allowance for credit losses (5)   $ 115,426     $ 111,201     $ 106,349     $ 103,922     $ 101,088  
Non-performing loans   88,119     89,499     84,057     85,976     76,554  
Allowance for credit losses to total loans (5)   0.64 %   0.64 %   0.62 %   0.64 %   0.65 %
Non-performing loans to total loans   0.48 %   0.51 %   0.49 %   0.53 %   0.49 %
Number of:                    
Bank subsidiaries   15     15     15     15     15  
Banking offices   153     153     152     160     147  

(1) Net revenue includes net interest income and non-interest income

(2) See “Supplemental Financial Measures/Ratios” for additional information on this performance measure/ratio.

(3) The net overhead ratio is calculated by netting total non-interest expense and total non-interest income, annualizing this amount, and dividing by that period’s total average assets. A lower ratio indicates a higher degree of efficiency.

(4) Capital ratios for current quarter-end are estimated. As of January 1, 2015 capital ratios are calculated under the requirements of Basel III.

(5) The allowance for credit losses includes both the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for unfunded lending-related commitments, but excluding the allowance for covered loan losses.

(6) Asset quality ratios exclude covered loans.

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION - SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Consolidated Statements of Condition - 5 Quarter Trends

    (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)
    June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,
(In thousands)   2016   2016   2015   2015   2015
Assets                    
Cash and due from banks   $ 267,551     $ 208,480     $ 271,454     $ 247,341     $ 248,094  
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements   4,024     3,820     4,341     3,314     4,115  
Interest bearing deposits with banks   693,269     817,013     607,782     701,106     591,721  
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value   637,663     770,983     1,716,388     2,214,281     2,162,061  
Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost   992,211     911,715     884,826          
Trading account securities   3,613     2,116     448     3,312     1,597  
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock   121,319     113,222     101,581     90,308     89,818  
Brokerage customer receivables   26,866     28,266     27,631     28,293     29,753  
Mortgage loans held-for-sale   554,256     314,554     388,038     347,005     497,283  
Loans, net of unearned income, excluding covered loans   18,174,655     17,446,413     17,118,117     16,316,211     15,513,650  
Covered loans   105,248     138,848     148,673     168,609     193,410  
Total loans   18,279,903     17,585,261     17,266,790     16,484,820     15,707,060  
Allowance for loan losses   (114,356 )   (110,171 )   (105,400 )   (102,996 )   (100,204 )
Allowance for covered loan losses   (2,412 )   (2,507 )   (3,026 )   (2,918 )   (2,215 )
Net loans   18,163,135     17,472,583     17,158,364     16,378,906     15,604,641  
Premises and equipment, net   595,792     591,608     592,256     587,348     571,498  
Lease investments, net   103,749     89,337     63,170     29,111     13,447  
FDIC indemnification asset                   3,429  
Accrued interest receivable and other assets   670,014     647,853     597,099     629,211     533,175  
Trade date securities receivable   1,079,238     1,008,613         277,981      
Goodwill   486,095     484,280     471,761     472,166     421,646  
Other intangible assets   21,821     23,725     24,209     25,533     17,924  
Total assets   $ 24,420,616     $ 23,488,168     $ 22,909,348     $ 22,035,216     $ 20,790,202  
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                    
Deposits:                    
Non-interest bearing   $ 5,367,672     $ 5,205,410     $ 4,836,420     $ 4,705,994     $ 3,910,310  
Interest bearing   14,674,078     14,011,661     13,803,214     13,522,475     13,172,108  
Total deposits   20,041,750     19,217,071     18,639,634     18,228,469     17,082,418  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   588,055     799,482     853,431     443,955     435,721  
Other borrowings   252,611     253,126     265,785     259,805     261,674  
Subordinated notes   138,915     138,888     138,861     138,834     138,808  
Junior subordinated debentures   253,566     253,566     268,566     268,566     249,493  
Trade date securities payable   40,000         538     617      
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities   482,124     407,593     390,259     359,234     357,106  
Total liabilities   21,797,021     21,069,726     20,557,074     19,699,480     18,525,220  
Shareholders’ Equity:                    
Preferred stock   251,257     251,257     251,287     251,312     251,312  
Common stock   51,708     48,608     48,469     48,422     47,763  
Surplus   1,350,751     1,194,750     1,190,988     1,187,407     1,159,052  
Treasury stock   (4,145 )   (4,145 )   (3,973 )   (3,964 )   (3,964 )
Retained earnings   1,008,464     967,882     928,211     901,652     872,690  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (34,440 )   (39,910 )   (62,708 )   (49,093 )   (61,871 )
Total shareholders’ equity   2,623,595     2,418,442     2,352,274     2,335,736     2,264,982  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 24,420,616     $ 23,488,168     $ 22,909,348     $ 22,035,216     $ 20,790,202  
 

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION - SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - 5 Quarter Trends

    Three Months Ended
    June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,
(In thousands, except per share data)   2016   2016   2015   2015   2015
Interest income                    
Interest and fees on loans   $ 178,530     $ 173,127     $ 169,501     $ 167,831     $ 159,823  
Interest bearing deposits with banks   793     746     493     372     305  
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements   1     1         1     1  
Investment securities   16,398     17,190     16,405     16,130     14,071  
Trading account securities   14     11     25     19     51  
Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock   1,112     937     857     821     785  
Brokerage customer receivables   216     219     206     205     205  
Total interest income   197,064     192,231     187,487     185,379     175,241  
Interest expense                    
Interest on deposits   13,594     12,781     12,617     12,436     11,996  
Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances   2,984     2,886     2,684     2,458     1,812  
Interest on other borrowings   1,086     1,058     1,007     1,045     787  
Interest on subordinated notes   1,777     1,777     1,777     1,776     1,777  
Interest on junior subordinated debentures   2,353     2,220     2,196     2,124     1,977  
Total interest expense   21,794     20,722     20,281     19,839     18,349  
Net interest income   175,270     171,509     167,206     165,540     156,892  
Provision for credit losses   9,129     8,034     9,059     8,322     9,482  
Net interest income after provision for credit losses   166,141     163,475     158,147     157,218     147,410  
Non-interest income                    
Wealth management   18,852     18,320     18,634     18,243     18,476  
Mortgage banking   36,807     21,735     23,317     27,887     36,007  
Service charges on deposit accounts   7,726     7,406     7,210     7,403     6,474  
Gains (losses) on investment securities, net   1,440     1,325     (79 )   (98 )   (24 )
Fees from covered call options   4,649     1,712     3,629     2,810     4,565  
Trading (losses) gains, net   (316 )   (168 )   205     (135 )   160  
Operating lease income, net   4,005     2,806     1,973     613     77  
Other   11,636     15,616     10,201     8,230     11,278  
Total non-interest income   84,799     68,752     65,090     64,953     77,013  
Non-interest expense                    
Salaries and employee benefits   100,894     95,811     99,780     97,749     94,421  
Equipment   9,307     8,767     8,799     8,456     7,855  
Operating lease equipment depreciation   3,385     2,050     1,202     431     59  
Occupancy, net   11,943     11,948     13,062     12,066     11,401  
Data processing   7,138     6,519     7,284     8,127     6,081  
Advertising and marketing   6,941     3,779     5,373     6,237     6,406  
Professional fees   5,419     4,059     4,387     4,100     5,074  
Amortization of other intangible assets   1,248     1,298     1,324     1,350     934  
FDIC insurance   4,040     3,613     3,317     3,035     3,047  
OREO expense, net   1,348     560     2,598     (367 )   841  
Other   19,306     15,326     19,703     18,790     18,178  
Total non-interest expense   170,969     153,730     166,829     159,974     154,297  
Income before taxes   79,971     78,497     56,408     62,197     70,126  
Income tax expense   29,930     29,386     20,896     23,842     26,295  
Net income   $ 50,041     $ 49,111     $ 35,512     $ 38,355     $ 43,831  
Preferred stock dividends and discount accretion   3,628     3,628     3,629     4,079     1,580  
Net income applicable to common shares   $ 46,413     $ 45,483     $ 31,883     $ 34,276     $ 42,251  
Net income per common share - Basic   $ 0.94     $ 0.94     $ 0.66     $ 0.71     $ 0.89  
Net income per common share - Diluted   $ 0.90     $ 0.90     $ 0.64     $ 0.69     $ 0.85  
Cash dividends declared per common share   $ 0.12     $ 0.12     $ 0.11     $ 0.11     $ 0.11  
Weighted average common shares outstanding   49,140     48,448     48,371     48,158     47,567  
Dilutive potential common shares   3,965     3,820     4,005     4,049     4,156  
Average common shares and dilutive common shares   53,105     52,268     52,376     52,207     51,723  
 

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION - SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Period End Loan Balances - 5 Quarter Trends

    June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2016   2015   2015   2015
Balance:                    
Commercial   $ 5,144,533     $ 4,890,246     $ 4,713,909     $ 4,400,185     $ 4,330,344  
Commercial real estate   5,848,334     5,737,959     5,529,289     5,307,566     4,850,590  
Home equity   760,904     774,342     784,675     797,465     712,350  
Residential real estate   653,664     626,043     607,451     571,743     503,015  
Premium finance receivables - commercial   2,478,280     2,320,987     2,374,921     2,407,075     2,460,408  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance   3,161,562     2,976,934     2,961,496     2,700,275     2,537,475  
Consumer and other   127,378     119,902     146,376     131,902     119,468  
Total loans, net of unearned income, excluding covered loans   $ 18,174,655     $ 17,446,413     $ 17,118,117     $ 16,316,211     $ 15,513,650  
Covered loans   105,248     138,848     148,673     168,609     193,410  
Total loans, net of unearned income   $ 18,279,903     $ 17,585,261     $ 17,266,790     $ 16,484,820     $ 15,707,060  
Mix:                    
Commercial   28 %   28 %   27 %   27 %   27 %
Commercial real estate   31     32     32     32     31  
Home equity   4     4     5     5     5  
Residential real estate   4     4     3     3     3  
Premium finance receivables - commercial   14     13     14     15     16  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance   17     17     17     16     16  
Consumer and other   1     1     1     1     1  
Total loans, net of unearned income, excluding covered loans   99 %   99 %   99 %   99 %   99 %
Covered loans   1     1     1     1     1  
Total loans, net of unearned income   100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %
 

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION - SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Period End Deposits Balances - 5 Quarter Trends

    June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2016   2015   2015   2015
Balance:                    
Non-interest bearing   $ 5,367,672     $ 5,205,410     $ 4,836,420     $ 4,705,994     $ 3,910,310  
NOW and interest bearing demand deposits   2,450,710     2,369,474     2,390,217     2,231,258     2,240,832  
Wealth management deposits (1)   1,904,121     1,761,710     1,643,653     1,469,920     1,591,251  
Money market   4,384,134     4,157,083     4,041,300     4,001,518     3,898,495  
Savings   1,851,863     1,766,552     1,723,367     1,684,007     1,504,654  
Time certificates of deposit   4,083,250     3,956,842     4,004,677     4,135,772     3,936,876  
Total deposits   $ 20,041,750     $ 19,217,071     $ 18,639,634     $ 18,228,469     $ 17,082,418  
Mix:                    
Non-interest bearing   27 %   27 %   26 %   26 %   23 %
NOW and interest bearing demand deposits   12     12     13     12     13  
Wealth management deposits (1)   10     9     9     8     9  
Money market   22     22     22     22     23  
Savings   9     9     9     9     9  
Time certificates of deposit   20     21     21     23     23  
Total deposits   100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %

(1) Represents deposit balances of the Company’s subsidiary banks from brokerage customers of Wayne Hummer Investments, trust and asset management customers of the Company and brokerage customers from unaffiliated companies which have been placed into deposit accounts of the Banks.

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION - SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Net Interest Margin (Including Call Option Income) - 5 Quarter Trends

    Three Months Ended
    June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2016   2015   2015   2015
Net interest income - FTE   $ 176,733     $ 172,944     $ 168,515     $ 166,737     $ 158,034  
Call option income   4,649     1,712     3,629     2,810     4,565  
Net interest income including call option income   $ 181,382     $ 174,656     $ 172,144     $ 169,547     $ 162,599  
Yield on earning assets   3.67 %   3.71 %   3.69 %   3.73 %   3.81 %
Rate on interest-bearing liabilities   0.56     0.55     0.55     0.54     0.52  
Rate spread   3.11 %   3.16 %   3.14 %   3.19 %   3.29 %
Less:  Fully tax-equivalent adjustment   (0.03 )   (0.03 )   (0.03 )   (0.02 )   (0.02 )
Net free funds contribution   0.16     0.16     0.15     0.14     0.12  
Net interest margin (GAAP-derived)   3.24 %   3.29 %   3.26 %   3.31 %   3.39 %
Fully tax-equivalent adjustment   0.03     0.03     0.03     0.02     0.02  
Net interest margin - FTE   3.27 %   3.32 %   3.29 %   3.33 %   3.41 %
Call option income   0.09     0.03     0.07     0.06     0.10  
Net interest margin - FTE, including call option income   3.36 %   3.35 %   3.36 %   3.39 %   3.51 %
 

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION - SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Net Interest Margin (Including Call Option Income - YTD Trends)

    Six Months Ended
June 30,
  Years Ended
December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012
Net interest income - FTE   $ 349,677     $ 646,238     $ 601,744     $ 552,887     $ 521,463  
Call option income   6,361     15,364     7,859     4,773     10,476  
Net interest income including call option income   $ 356,038     $ 661,602     $ 609,603     $ 557,660     $ 531,939  
Yield on earning assets   3.69 %   3.76 %   3.96 %   4.01 %   4.21 %
Rate on interest-bearing liabilities   0.55     0.54     0.55     0.63     0.86  
Rate spread   3.14 %   3.22 %   3.41 %   3.38 %   3.35 %
Less:  Fully tax-equivalent adjustment   (0.03 )   (0.02 )   (0.02 )   (0.01 )   (0.02 )
Net free funds contribution   0.15     0.14     0.12     0.12     0.14  
Net interest margin (GAAP-derived)   3.26 %   3.34 %   3.51 %   3.49 %   3.47 %
Fully tax-equivalent adjustment   0.03     0.02     0.02     0.01     0.02  
Net interest margin - FTE   3.29 %   3.36 %   3.53 %   3.50 %   3.49 %
Call option income   0.06     0.08     0.05     0.03     0.07  
Net interest margin - FTE, including call option income   3.35 %   3.44 %   3.58 %   3.53 %   3.56 %
 

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION - SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Quarterly Average Balances - 5 Quarter Trends

    Three Months Ended
    June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,
(In thousands)   2016   2016   2015   2015   2015
Liquidity management assets   $ 3,413,113     $ 3,300,138     $ 3,245,393     $ 3,140,782     $ 2,709,176  
Other earning assets   29,759     28,731     29,792     30,990     32,115  
Loans, net of unearned income   18,204,552     17,508,593     16,889,922     16,509,001     15,632,875  
Covered loans   109,533     141,351     154,846     174,768     202,663  
Total earning assets   $ 21,756,957     $ 20,978,813     $ 20,319,953     $ 19,855,541     $ 18,576,829  
Allowance for loan and covered loan losses   (116,984 )   (112,028 )   (109,448 )   (106,091 )   (101,211 )
Cash and due from banks   272,935     259,343     260,593     251,289     236,242  
Other assets   1,841,847     1,776,785     1,754,014     1,678,323     1,534,754  
Total assets   $ 23,754,755     $ 22,902,913     $ 22,225,112     $ 21,679,062     $ 20,246,614  
Interest-bearing deposits   $ 14,065,995     $ 13,717,333     $ 13,606,046     $ 13,489,651     $ 13,115,453  
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   946,081     825,104     441,669     394,666     338,768  
Other borrowings   248,233     257,384     269,738     272,549     193,367  
Subordinated notes   138,898     138,870     138,852     138,825     138,799  
Junior subordinated debentures   253,566     257,687     268,566     264,974     249,493  
Total interest-bearing liabilities   $ 15,652,773     $ 15,196,378     $ 14,724,871     $ 14,560,665     $ 14,035,880  
Non-interest bearing deposits   5,223,384     4,939,746     4,776,977     4,473,632     3,725,728  
Other liabilities   412,866     377,019     375,719     334,254     328,878  
Equity   2,465,732     2,389,770     2,347,545     2,310,511     2,156,128  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 23,754,755     $ 22,902,913     $ 22,225,112     $ 21,679,062     $ 20,246,614  
 

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION - SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Net Interest Margin - 5 Quarter Trends

    Three Months Ended
    June 30, 2016   March 31, 2016   December 31, 2015   September 30, 2015   June 30, 2015
Yield earned on:                    
Liquidity management assets   2.27 %   2.41 %   2.28 %   2.29 %   2.36 %
Other earning assets   3.21     3.31     3.26     3.00     3.54  
Loans, net of unearned income   3.92     3.94     3.95     3.98     4.03  
Covered loans   5.44     5.72     4.79     5.91     6.30  
Total earning assets   3.67 %   3.71 %   3.69 %   3.73 %   3.81 %
Rate paid on:                    
Interest-bearing deposits   0.39 %   0.37 %   0.37 %   0.37 %   0.37 %
Federal Home Loan Bank advances   1.27     1.41     2.41     2.47     2.15  
Other borrowings   1.76     1.65     1.48     1.52     1.63  
Subordinated notes   5.12     5.12     5.12     5.12     5.12  
Junior subordinated debentures   3.67     3.41     3.20     3.14     3.13  
Total interest-bearing liabilities   0.56 %   0.55 %   0.55 %   0.54 %   0.52 %
Interest rate spread   3.11 %   3.16 %   3.14 %   3.19 %   3.29 %
Less:  Fully tax-equivalent adjustment   (0.03 )   (0.03 )   (0.03 )   (0.02 )   (0.02 )
Net free funds/contribution   0.16     0.16     0.15     0.14     0.12  
Net interest income/Net interest margin (GAAP)   3.24 %   3.29 %   3.26 %   3.31 %   3.39 %
Fully tax-equivalent adjustment   0.03     0.03     0.03     0.02     0.02  
Net interest income/Net interest margin - FTE   3.27 %   3.32 %   3.29 %   3.33 %   3.41 %
 

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION - SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Non-Interest Income - 5 Quarter Trends

    Three Months Ended
    June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,
(In thousands)   2016   2016   2015   2015   2015
Brokerage   $ 6,302     $ 6,057     $ 6,850     $ 6,579     $ 6,750  
Trust and asset management   12,550     12,263     11,784     11,664     11,726  
Total wealth management   18,852     18,320     18,634     18,243     18,476  
Mortgage banking   36,807     21,735     23,317     27,887     36,007  
Service charges on deposit accounts   7,726     7,406     7,210     7,403     6,474  
Gains (losses) on investment securities, net   1,440     1,325     (79 )   (98 )   (24 )
Fees from covered call options   4,649     1,712     3,629     2,810     4,565  
Trading (losses) gains, net   (316 )   (168 )   205     (135 )   160  
Operating lease income, net   4,005     2,806     1,973     613     77  
Other:                    
Interest rate swap fees   1,835     4,438     2,343     2,606     2,347  
BOLI   1,257     472     1,463     212     2,180  
Administrative services   1,074     1,069     1,101     1,072     1,053  
Gain on extinguishment of debt       4,305              
Miscellaneous   7,470     5,332     5,294     4,340     5,698  
Total other income   11,636     15,616     10,201     8,230     11,278  
Total Non-Interest Income   $ 84,799     $ 68,752     $ 65,090     $ 64,953     $ 77,013  
 

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION - SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Non-Interest Expense - 5 Quarter Trends

    Three Months Ended
    June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,
(In thousands)   2016   2016   2015   2015   2015
Salaries and employee benefits:                    
Salaries   $ 52,924     $ 50,282     $ 50,982     $ 53,028     $ 46,617  
Commissions and incentive compensation   32,531     26,375     31,222     30,065     33,387  
Benefits   15,439     19,154     17,576     14,686     14,417  
Total salaries and employee benefits   100,894     95,811     99,780     97,749     94,421  
Equipment   9,307     8,767     8,799     8,456     7,855  
Operating lease equipment depreciation   3,385     2,050     1,202     431     59  
Occupancy, net   11,943     11,948     13,062     12,066     11,401  
Data processing   7,138     6,519     7,284     8,127     6,081  
Advertising and marketing   6,941     3,779     5,373     6,237     6,406  
Professional fees   5,419     4,059     4,387     4,100     5,074  
Amortization of other intangible assets   1,248     1,298     1,324     1,350     934  
FDIC insurance   4,040     3,613     3,317     3,035     3,047  
OREO expense, net   1,348     560     2,598     (367 )   841  
Other:                    
Commissions - 3rd party brokers   1,324     1,310     1,321     1,364     1,403  
Postage   2,038     1,302     1,892     1,927     1,578  
Miscellaneous   15,944     12,714     16,490     15,499     15,197  
Total other expense   19,306     15,326     19,703     18,790     18,178  
Total Non-Interest Expense   $ 170,969     $ 153,730     $ 166,829     $ 159,974     $ 154,297  
 

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION - SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Allowance for Credit Losses, excluding covered loans - 5 Quarter Trends

    Three Months Ended
    June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)   2016   2016   2015   2015   2015
Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period   $ 110,171     $ 105,400     $ 102,996     $ 100,204     $ 94,446  
Provision for credit losses   9,269     8,423     9,196     8,665     9,701  
Other adjustments   (134 )   (78 )   (243 )   (153 )   (93 )
Reclassification (to) from allowance for unfunded lending-related commitments   (40 )   (81 )   13     (42 )   4  
Charge-offs:                    
Commercial   721     671     1,369     964     1,243  
Commercial real estate   502     671     2,734     1,948     856  
Home equity   2,046     1,052     680     1,116     1,847  
Residential real estate   693     493     211     1,138     923  
Premium finance receivables - commercial   1,911     2,480     2,676     1,595     1,526  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance                    
Consumer and other   224     107     179     116     115  
Total charge-offs   6,097     5,474     7,849     6,877     6,510  
Recoveries:                    
Commercial   121     629     315     462     285  
Commercial real estate   296     369     491     213     1,824  
Home equity   71     48     183     42     39  
Residential real estate   31     112     55     136     16  
Premium finance receivables - commercial   633     787     223     278     458  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance               16      
Consumer and other   35     36     20     52     34  
Total recoveries   1,187     1,981     1,287     1,199     2,656  
Net charge-offs   (4,910 )   (3,493 )   (6,562 )   (5,678 )   (3,854 )
Allowance for loan losses at period end   $ 114,356     $ 110,171     $ 105,400     $ 102,996     $ 100,204  
Allowance for unfunded lending-related commitments at period end   1,070     1,030     949     926     884  
Allowance for credit losses at period end   $ 115,426     $ 111,201     $ 106,349     $ 103,922     $ 101,088  
Annualized net charge-offs by category as a percentage of its own respective category’s average:                    
Commercial   0.05 %   0.00 %   0.09 %   0.05 %   0.09 %
Commercial real estate   0.01     0.02     0.16     0.13     (0.08 )
Home equity   1.03     0.52     0.25     0.55     1.01  
Residential real estate   0.26     0.17     0.07     0.42     0.39  
Premium finance receivables - commercial   0.21     0.29     0.41     0.21     0.18  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance                    
Consumer and other   0.57     0.20     0.37     0.17     0.23  
Total loans, net of unearned income, excluding covered loans   0.11 %   0.08 %   0.15 %   0.14 %   0.10 %
Net charge-offs as a percentage of the provision for credit losses   52.97 %   41.47 %   71.35 %   65.53 %   39.73 %
Loans at period-end   $ 18,174,655     $ 17,446,413     $ 17,118,117     $ 16,316,211     $ 15,513,650  
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans at period end   0.63 %   0.63 %   0.62 %   0.63 %   0.65 %
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of loans at period end   0.64 %   0.64 %   0.62 %   0.64 %   0.65 %
                               

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION - SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Non-Performing Assets, excluding covered assets - 5 Quarter Trends

  June 30,   March 31,   December 31,   September 30,   June 30,
(Dollars in thousands) 2016   2016   2015   2015   2015
Loans past due greater than 90 days and still accruing(1):                  
Commercial $ 235     $ 338     $ 541     $     $  
Commercial real estate     1,260             701  
Home equity                  
Residential real estate                  
Premium finance receivables - commercial 10,558     9,548     10,294     8,231     9,053  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance     1,641             351  
Consumer and other 163     180     150     140     110  
Total loans past due greater than 90 days and still accruing 10,956     12,967     10,985     8,371     10,215  
Non-accrual loans(2):                  
Commercial 16,801     12,373     12,712     12,018     5,394  
Commercial real estate 24,415     26,996     26,645     28,617     23,183  
Home equity 8,562     9,365     6,848     8,365     5,695  
Residential real estate 12,413     11,964     12,043     14,557     16,631  
Premium finance receivables - commercial 14,497     15,350     14,561     13,751     15,156  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance                  
Consumer and other 475     484     263     297     280  
Total non-accrual loans 77,163     76,532     73,072     77,605     66,339  
Total non-performing loans:                  
Commercial 17,036     12,711     13,253     12,018     5,394  
Commercial real estate 24,415     28,256     26,645     28,617     23,884  
Home equity 8,562     9,365     6,848     8,365     5,695  
Residential real estate 12,413     11,964     12,043     14,557     16,631  
Premium finance receivables - commercial 25,055     24,898     24,855     21,982     24,209  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance     1,641             351  
Consumer and other 638     664     413     437     390  
Total non-performing loans $ 88,119     $ 89,499     $ 84,057     $ 85,976     $ 76,554  
Other real estate owned 22,154     24,022     26,849     29,053     33,044  
Other real estate owned - from acquisitions 15,909     16,980     17,096     22,827     9,036  
Other repossessed assets 420     171     174     193     231  
Total non-performing assets $ 126,602     $ 130,672     $ 128,176     $ 138,049     $ 118,865  
TDRs performing under the contractual terms of the loan agreement 33,310     34,949     42,744     49,173     52,174  
Total non-performing loans by category as a percent of its own respective category’s period-end balance:                  
Commercial 0.33 %   0.26 %   0.28 %   0.27 %   0.12 %
Commercial real estate 0.42     0.49     0.48     0.54     0.49  
Home equity 1.13     1.21     0.87     1.05     0.80  
Residential real estate 1.90     1.91     1.98     2.55     3.31  
Premium finance receivables - commercial 1.01     1.07     1.05     0.91     0.98  
Premium finance receivables - life insurance     0.06             0.01  
Consumer and other 0.50     0.55     0.28     0.33     0.33  
Total loans, net of unearned income 0.48 %   0.51 %   0.49 %   0.53 %   0.49 %
Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets 0.52 %   0.56 %   0.56 %   0.63 %   0.57 %
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total non-performing loans 129.78 %   123.10 %   125.39 %   119.79 %   130.89 %

(1) As of the dates shown, no TDRs were past due greater than 90 days and still accruing interest.

(2) Non-accrual loans included TDRs totaling $16.3 million, $17.6 million, $9.1 million, $10.1 million and $10.6 million as of June 30, 2016, March 31, 2016, December 31, 2015, September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015, respectively.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Edward J. Wehmer, President & Chief Executive Officer
David A. Dykstra, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
(847) 939-9000
Web site address: www.wintrust.com
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