Form 8-K SVB FINANCIAL GROUP For: Jan 22

January 22, 2015 4:07 PM EST


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section�13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):�January�22, 2015
SVB Financial Group
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
000-15637
91-1962278
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
3003 Tasman Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054-1191
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (408)�654-7400
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item�2.02.
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January�22, 2015, SVB Financial Group (the Company) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December�31, 2014. A copy of the release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in this report shall not be treated as filed for purposes of Section�18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Act of 1934, except as expressly stated by specific reference in such filing.
Item�9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit
No.
Description
99.1
Release, dated January 22, 2015, announcing the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014.





SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 22, 2015
SVB FINANCIAL GROUP
By:
/s/ KAMRAN HUSAIN
Name:
Kamran Husain
Title:
Chief Accounting Officer and Principal Accounting Officer






Exhibit Index
Exhibit
No.
Description
99.1*
Release, dated January 22, 2015, announcing the Companys financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014.
*
This exhibit is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.





Exhibit 99.1
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Meghan O'Leary
Investor Relations
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January 22, 2015
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NASDAQ: SIVB
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SVB FINANCIAL GROUP ANNOUNCES 2014 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS

SANTA CLARA, Calif.  January�22, 2015  SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SIVB) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December�31, 2014.

Consolidated net income available to common stockholders for the fourth quarter of 2014 was $58.8 million, or $1.14 per diluted common share, compared to $63.0 million, or $1.22 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2014, and $58.8 million, or $1.27 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2013. Consolidated net income for the fourth quarter of 2014 includes a post-tax net loss of $11.4 million related to the pending sale transaction of our Indian subsidiary, SVB India Finance Private Limited ("SVBIF"). Excluding these losses, net income for the fourth quarter of 2014 was $70.3 million, or $1.37 per diluted common share. (See non-GAAP reconciliation under the section Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.)

"Our strong fourth quarter was a fitting end to a great year," said Greg Becker, President and CEO�of SVB Financial Group. "We delivered exceptional growth in loans and total client funds, as well as solid core fee income growth and continued high credit quality.� We also enjoyed healthy investment and warrant gains, driven by positive funding and exit trends among our clients.� As we enter 2015, the economy continues to improve,�our clients are thriving, and our position as the bank for the innovation economy remains strong."

Highlights of our fourth quarter 2014 results (compared to third quarter 2014, unless otherwise noted) included:

"
Average loan balances of $12.7 billion, an increase of $1.3 billion (or 11.0 percent). Period-end balances were $14.4 billion, an increase of $2.4 billion (or 20.0 percent).
"
Average investment securities, excluding non-marketable and other securities, of $20.6 billion, an increase of $2.4 billion (or 13.3 percent).
"
Average total client funds (consisting of both on-balance sheet deposits and off-balance sheet client investment funds) of $64.5 billion, an increase of $3.7 billion (or 6.2 percent) with average on-balance sheet deposits increasing by $2.9 billion (or 9.6 percent) and average off-balance sheet client investment funds increasing by $0.9 billion (or 2.8 percent).
"
Net interest income (fully taxable equivalent basis) of $235.2 million, an increase of $14.2 million (or 6.4 percent).
"
Net interest margin of 2.66 percent, a decrease of 7 basis points.
"
Provision for loan losses of $40.4 million, compared to $16.6 million.
"
Gains on investment securities of $94.8 million, compared to $5.6 million. Non-GAAP gains on investment securities, net of noncontrolling interests, were $16.6 million, compared to losses of $1.1 million. (See non-GAAP reconciliation under the section Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.)
"
Gains on equity warrant assets of $20.2 million, compared to $13.2 million.
"
Non-GAAP core fee income increased $2.0 million (or 3.7 percent) to $55.3 million.
"
Noninterest expense of $189.0 million, an increase of $7.0 million (or 3.9 percent).

Consolidated net income available to common stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $263.9 million, or $5.31 per diluted common share, compared to $215.9 million, or $4.70 per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2013. Non-GAAP net income available to common stockholders for the year ended December
31, 2014 was $275.4 million, or $5.54 per diluted common share, compared to $215.9 million, or $4.70 per diluted
common share, for the year ended December 31, 2013. (See non-GAAP reconciliation under the section Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.)




Fourth Quarter 2014 Summary
(Dollars�in�millions, except share data, employees and ratios)
Three months ended
Year ended
December�31,
2014
September�30,
2014
June�30,
2014
March�31,
2014
December�31,
2013
December�31,
2014
December�31,
2013
Income statement:
Diluted earnings per common share
$
1.14

$
1.22

$
1.04

$
1.95

$
1.27

$
5.31

$
4.70

Net income available to common stockholders
58.8

63.0

50.8

91.3

58.8

263.9

215.9

Net interest income
234.7

220.6

205.0

196.3

187.0

856.6

697.3

Provision for loan losses
40.4

16.6

1.9

0.5

28.7

59.5

63.7

Noninterest income
167.6

80.2

14.2

310.2

238.7

572.2

673.2

Noninterest expense
189.0

182.0

173.4

172.4

168.9

716.9

621.7

Non-GAAP net income available to common stockholders (1)
70.3

63.0

50.8

91.3

58.8

275.4

215.9

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per common share (1)
1.37

1.22

1.04

1.95

1.27

5.54

4.70

Non-GAAP core fee income (1)
55.3

53.3

50.0

50.9

49.0

209.6

175.5

Non-GAAP noninterest income, net of noncontrolling interests (1)
104.3

75.3

49.5

123.5

100.9

352.5

330.3

Non-GAAP noninterest expense, net of noncontrolling interests (1)
183.5

177.2

168.2

169.1

165.2

698.0

609.0

Fully taxable equivalent:
Net interest income (2)
$
235.2

$
221.0

$
205.4

$
196.8

$
187.4

$
858.3

$
699.1

Net interest margin
2.66
%
2.73
%
2.79
%
3.13
%
3.20
%
2.81
%
3.29
%
Balance sheet:
Average total assets
$
37,590.2

$
34,598.3

$
31,745.6

$
27,767.6

$
25,331.4

$
32,964.2

$
23,210.7

Average loans, net of unearned income
12,703.4

11,439.5

11,080.6

10,767.7

10,138.3

11,502.9

9,351.4

Average available-for-sale securities
13,526.5

12,446.8

13,397.3

12,248.9

11,004.3

12,907.1

10,598.9

Average held-to-maturity securities (3)
7,115.3

5,775.6

1,793.7





3,696.4



Average noninterest-bearing demand deposits
23,701.1

21,502.5

19,472.5

16,880.5

15,240.7

20,410.9

13,892.0

Average interest-bearing deposits
8,889.0

8,223.8

7,704.6

6,795.9

6,247.5

7,909.9

5,727.2

Average total deposits
32,590.0

29,726.3

27,177.1

23,676.4

21,488.2

28,320.8

19,619.2

Average long-term debt
453.8

454.2

454.7

455.2

455.8

454.5

456.5

Period-end total assets
39,344.6

36,041.0

33,309.0

29,711.0

26,417.2

39,344.6

26,417.2

Period-end loans, net of unearned income
14,384.3

12,017.2

11,348.7

10,833.9

10,906.4

14,384.3

10,906.4

Period-end available-for-sale securities
13,540.7

13,333.4

11,672.8

12,843.1

11,986.8

13,540.7

11,986.8

Period-end held-to-maturity securities
7,421.0

6,662.0

5,463.9





7,421.0



Period-end non-marketable and other securities
1,728.9

1,703.6

1,757.2

1,770.5

1,595.5

1,728.9

1,595.5

Period-end noninterest-bearing demand deposits
24,583.7

22,461.1

20,235.5

18,314.8

15,894.4

24,583.7

15,894.4

Period-end interest-bearing deposits
9,759.8

8,662.1

8,117.0

7,162.1

6,578.6

9,759.8

6,578.6

Period-end total deposits
34,343.5

31,123.1

28,352.5

25,476.9

22,473.0

34,343.5

22,473.0

Off-balance sheet:
Average client investment funds
$
31,868.1

$
30,988.2

$
30,152.6

$
27,134.7

$
26,224.5

$
30,036.1

$
24,219.2

Period-end client investment funds
32,367.7

31,143.9

30,376.0

28,237.8

26,363.0

32,367.7

26,363.0

Total unfunded credit commitments
14,705.8

14,631.6

13,570.0

12,371.3

11,470.7

14,705.8

11,470.7

Earnings ratios:
Return on average assets�(annualized) (4)
0.62
%
0.72
%
0.64
%
1.33
%
0.92
%
0.80
%
0.93
%
Non-GAAP return on average assets (annualized) (1)
0.74

0.72

0.64

1.33

0.92

0.84

0.93

Return on average SVBFG stockholders equity�(annualized) (5)
8.25

9.16

8.50

17.63

11.60

10.46

11.20

Non-GAAP return on average SVBFG stockholders equity (annualized) (1)
9.86

9.16

8.50

17.63

11.60

10.91

11.20

Asset quality ratios:
Allowance for loan losses as a % of total gross loans
1.14
%
1.07
%
1.06
%
1.13
%
1.30
%
1.14
%
1.30
%
Allowance for loan losses for performing loans as a % of total gross performing loans
1.04

1.05

1.02

1.07

1.11

1.04

1.11

Gross charge-offs as a % of average total gross loans (annualized)
0.15

0.37

0.23

0.79

0.52

0.37

0.45

Net charge-offs as a % of average total gross loans (annualized)
0.13

0.28

0.17

0.74

0.41

0.32

0.33

Other ratios:
GAAP operating efficiency ratio (6)
46.97
%
60.52
%
79.14
%
34.04
%
39.66
%
50.17
%
45.36
%
Non-GAAP operating efficiency ratio (1)
54.06

59.83

65.97

52.81

57.29

57.65

59.16

Total risk-based capital ratio
13.87

14.97

15.36

13.41

13.13

13.87

13.13

Bank total risk-based capital ratio
12.09

13.06

13.41

11.47

11.32

12.09

11.32

Tier 1 leverage ratio
7.74

8.22

8.74

7.99

8.31

7.74

8.31

Bank tier 1 leverage ratio
6.65

7.05

7.51

6.72

7.04

6.65

7.04

Period-end loans, net of unearned income, to deposits ratio
41.88

38.61

40.03

42.52

48.53

41.88

48.53

Average loans, net of unearned income, to average deposits ratio
38.98

38.48

40.77

45.48

47.18

40.62

47.66

Book value per common share (7)
$
55.33

$
53.56

$
52.78

$
45.59

$
42.93

$
55.33

$
42.93

Other statistics:
Average full-time equivalent employees
1,907

1,850

1,768

1,735

1,690

1,815

1,669

Period-end full-time equivalent employees
1,914

1,881

1,786

1,737

1,704

1,914

1,704


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(1)
To supplement our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), we use certain non-GAAP measures. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to GAAP is provided at the end of this release under the section Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.
(2)
Interest income on non-taxable investments is presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the federal statutory income tax rate of 35.0 percent. The taxable equivalent adjustments were $0.4 million for each of the quarters ended December�31, 2014, September 30, 2014, June 30, 2014, March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013. The taxable equivalent adjustments were $1.7 million for both the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(3)
Year ended December 31, 2014 average balances are reflective of the re-designation from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity effective June 1, 2014.
(4)
Ratio represents annualized consolidated net income available to common stockholders divided by quarterly and annual average assets.
(5)
Ratio represents annualized consolidated net income available to common stockholders divided by quarterly and annual average SVBFG stockholders equity.
(6)
Ratio is calculated by dividing noninterest expense by total net interest income plus noninterest income.
(7)
Book value per common share is calculated by dividing total SVBFG stockholders equity by total outstanding common shares.

Net Interest Income and Margin

Net interest income, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was $235.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $221.0 million for the third quarter of 2014 and $187.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2013. The following table provides a summary of changes in interest income and interest expense attributable to both volume and rate from the third quarter of 2014 to the fourth quarter of 2014. Changes that are not solely due to either volume or rate (principally changes in the number of days from quarter to quarter) are allocated in proportion to the percentage changes in average volume and average rate:
Q4'14 compared to Q3'14
Increase�(decrease)�due�to�change�in
(Dollars�in�thousands)
Volume
Rate
Total
Interest income:
Short-term investment securities
$
(506
)
$
(53
)
$
(559
)
AFS / HTM investment securities
10,542

(4,092
)
6,450

Loans
16,489

(7,980
)
8,509

Increase (decrease) in interest income, net
26,525

(12,125
)
14,400

Interest expense:
Deposits
536

(316
)
220

Short-term borrowings
733

(730
)
3

Long-term debt
(2
)
6

4

Increase (decrease) in interest expense, net
1,267

(1,040
)
227

Increase (decrease) in net interest income
$
25,258

$
(11,085
)
$
14,173


The increase in net interest income, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, from the third quarter of 2014 to the fourth quarter of 2014, was primarily attributable to the following:

"
An increase in interest income from loans of $8.5 million to $161.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2014. The increase was primarily reflective of the increase in average loan balances of $1.3 billion, offset by a decrease in loan yields. Our overall loan yields decreased by 27 basis points, from 5.32 percent to 5.05 percent, attributable to a 17 basis point decrease in gross loan yields and 10 basis points from lower loan fee yields, primarily attributable to a $1.8 million decrease in total prepayment fees during the quarter. Gross loan yields, excluding loan interest recoveries, decreased to 4.22 percent from 4.39 percent, reflective of the continued shift in the mix of our overall loan portfolio.�Consistent with recent quarters, our average loan growth during the fourth quarter of 2014 was primarily driven by venture capital/private equity loans which, on average, tend to have lower yields. Our loan yields were also impacted by the overall low market rate environment and continued competition in the marketplace.

"
An increase in interest income from our fixed income securities in our available-for-sale ("AFS") and held-to-maturity ("HTM") portfolios of $6.5 million to $81.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2014. Continued significant deposit growth through the fourth quarter of 2014, contributed to a $2.4 billion increase in average fixed income investment securities resulting in increased interest income, partially offset by a decrease in investment yields. The overall yield on our fixed income investment securities portfolio decreased 7 basis points. Lower reinvestment yields, resulting from a lower overall market rate environment and an increase in purchases of U.S. Treasury securities during the fourth quarter of 2014, contributed to the decline in yields. The decline was also impacted by an increase in premium amortization expense of $2.3 million during the fourth quarter of 2014 as a result of increased prepayments reflective of the decrease in market rates. The remaining

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unamortized premium balance as of December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014 was $15.4 million (net of discounts of $89.6 million) and $12.0 million (net of discounts of $94.6 million), respectively.

Net interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was 2.66 percent for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to 2.73 percent for the third quarter of 2014 and 3.20 percent for the fourth quarter of 2013. The decline in our net interest margin, from the third quarter of 2014 to the fourth quarter of 2014, was primarily attributable to the decrease in loan yields as outlined above.

Investment Securities

Our investment securities portfolio consists of an available-for-sale securities portfolio and a held-to-maturity portfolio, both of which primarily represent interest-earning fixed income investment securities and are managed to earn an appropriate portfolio yield over the long-term while maintaining sufficient liquidity and credit diversification as well as addressing our asset/liability management objectives; and a non-marketable and other securities portfolio, which primarily represents investments managed as part of our funds management business. Our total period-end fixed income investment securities portfolio increased by $1.0 billion, or 4.8 percent, to $21.0 billion at December 31, 2014. New investments of $1.4 billion included $1.0 billion in agency-issued mortgage securities, primarily consisting of Government National Mortgage Association ("GNMA") backed securities, and the remainder in U.S. Treasuries, as part of our continued focus on limiting our duration risk. The duration of our fixed income investment securities portfolio was 2.8 years at December�31, 2014 compared to 3.0 years at September 30, 2014. Both average and period-end increases in this portfolio was due to continued growth in deposits during the fourth quarter of 2014. Non-marketable and other securities increased slightly to $1.7 billion ($513 million net of noncontrolling interests) at December�31, 2014.

Available-for-Sale Securities

Average available-for-sale securities increased by $1.1 billion to $13.5 billion for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $12.4 billion for the third quarter of 2014 and $11.0 billion for the fourth quarter of 2013. Period-end available-for-sale securities were $13.5 billion at December�31, 2014, $13.3 billion at September�30, 2014 and $12.0 billion at December�31, 2013. The increase in period-end available-for-sale security balances from the third quarter of 2014 to the fourth quarter of 2014 was primarily due to purchases of $0.4 billion in fixed rate U.S. Treasury securities, partially offset by paydowns and maturities of $0.2 billion. Additionally, the fair value of our available-for-sale securities portfolio increased by $30.1 million primarily as a result of a decrease in period-end market rates. The $30.1 million increase in fair value is reflected as a $18.1 million increase (net of tax) in accumulated other comprehensive income.

Held-to-Maturity Securities

Average held-to-maturity securities increased by $1.3 billion to $7.1 billion for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $5.8 billion for the third quarter of 2014. Period-end held-to-maturity securities were $7.4 billion at December�31, 2014, compared to $6.7 billion at September 30, 2014. The increases in average and period-end balances from the third quarter of 2014 to the fourth quarter of 2014 were primarily due to new investments of $1.0 billion, partially offset by paydowns and maturities of $0.3 billion. New investments were primarily made in GNMA agency-issued mortgage securities.

Non-Marketable and Other Securities

Our non-marketable and other securities portfolio primarily represents investments in venture capital and private equity funds, debt funds and private and public portfolio companies.

Non-marketable and other securities increased by $25.3 million to $1.7 billion ($513 million net of noncontrolling interests) at December�31, 2014,�compared to $1.7 billion ($503 million net of noncontrolling interests) at September�30, 2014 and $1.6 billion ($480 million net of noncontrolling interests) at December�31, 2013. The $25.3 million increase was primarily due to capital calls made by our managed funds of funds and valuation increases in our managed funds of funds, partially offset by distributions received from funds in our managed funds of funds and distributions of investments from our managed direct venture funds. Reconciliations of our non-GAAP non-marketable and other securities, net of noncontrolling interests, are provided under the section Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."


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Loans

Average loans (net of unearned income) increased by $1.3 billion to $12.7 billion for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $11.4 billion for the third quarter of 2014 and $10.1 billion for the fourth quarter of 2013. Period-end loans, (net of unearned income) increased by $2.4 billion to $14.4 billion at December�31, 2014, compared to $12.0 billion at September�30, 2014 and $10.9 billion at December�31, 2013. Period-end loan growth came primarily from our venture capital/private equity loan portfolio, which increased $1.7 billion, or 56.7 percent, from the third quarter of 2014.

Loans (individually or in the aggregate) to any single client, equal to or greater than $20 million increased $1.9 billion, primarily driven by our venture capital/private equity portfolio, and totaled $6.2 billion, $4.3 billion and $4.2 billion at December�31, 2014,�September�30, 2014 and December�31, 2013, respectively, which represents 42.5 percent, 35.7 percent and 38.4 percent of total gross loans, respectively. Further details are provided under the section Loan Concentrations."

Credit Quality

The following table provides a summary of our allowance for loan losses:
Three months ended
Year ended
(Dollars in thousands, except ratios)
December�31,
2014
September�30,
2014
December�31,
2013
December�31,
2014
December�31,
2013
Allowance for loan losses, beginning balance
$
129,061

$
120,728

$
124,734

$
142,886

$
110,651

Provision for loan losses
40,435

16,610

28,670

59,486

63,693

Gross loan charge-offs
(4,979
)
(10,657
)
(13,516
)
(43,168
)
(42,666
)
Loan recoveries
842

2,380

2,998

6,155

11,208

Allowance for loan losses, ending balance
$
165,359

$
129,061

$
142,886

$
165,359

$
142,886

Provision for loan losses as a percentage of period-end total gross loans (annualized)
1.11
%
0.54
%
1.03
%
0.41
%
0.58
%
Gross loan charge-offs as a percentage of average total gross loans (annualized)
0.15

0.37

0.52

0.37

0.45

Net loan charge-offs as a percentage of average total gross loans (annualized)
0.13

0.28

0.41

0.32

0.33

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of period-end total gross loans
1.14

1.07

1.30

1.14

1.30

Period-end total gross loans
$
14,488,766

$
12,112,474

$
10,995,268

$
14,488,766

$
10,995,268

Average total gross loans
12,800,410

11,528,172

10,222,203

11,592,052

9,431,128


Our provision for loan losses was $40.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $16.6 million for the third quarter of 2014. The provision of $40.4 million was primarily driven by $23.6 million from period-end loan growth, $12.7 million from an increase in the reserve for impaired loans, primarily related to one loan client, and $4.1 million in net charge-offs.

Gross loan charge-offs of $5.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 primarily came from two loans within our life science and early stage software loan portfolios.

Our allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total gross loans increased to 1.14 percent at December�31, 2014, compared to 1.07 percent at September�30, 2014. Our allowance for loan losses for total gross performing loans as a percentage of total gross performing loans decreased to 1.04 percent at December�31, 2014 compared to 1.05 percent at September�30, 2014.

Our impaired loans totaled $38.1 million at December�31, 2014, compared to $11.7 million at September�30, 2014. Our impaired loan balance increased $26.4 million, primarily as a result of $32.6 million in newly impaired loans, partially offset by repayments of $5.6 million and $0.6 million in charge-offs. Newly impaired loans of $32.6 million included an impairment of $27.5 million from one client. The allowance for loan losses related to impaired loans was $15.1 million at December�31, 2014, compared to $2.3 million at September�30, 2014.


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Client Funds

Our total client funds consist of both on-balance sheet deposits and off-balance sheet client investment funds. Average total client funds were $64.5 billion for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $60.7 billion for the third quarter of 2014 and $47.7 billion for the fourth quarter of 2013. Period-end total client funds were $66.7 billion at December�31, 2014, compared to $62.3 billion at September�30, 2014 and $48.8 billion at December�31, 2013.

Deposits

Average deposits were $32.6 billion for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $29.7 billion for the third quarter of 2014 and $21.5 billion for the fourth quarter of 2013. Period-end deposits were $34.3 billion at December�31, 2014, compared to $31.1 billion at September�30, 2014 and $22.5 billion at December�31, 2013. The increases in average and period-end deposits during the fourth quarter of 2014 were in both noninterest-bearing demand deposits and interest-bearing deposits, primarily as a result of growth from our existing early-stage clients, reflective of increased venture capital funding activity during the fourth quarter of 2014, with approximately 27 percent of the period-end growth attributable to new client additions.

Off-Balance Sheet Client Investment Funds

Average off-balance sheet client investment funds were $31.9 billion for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $31.0 billion for the third quarter of 2014 and $26.2 billion for the fourth quarter of 2013. Period-end client investment funds were $32.4 billion at December�31, 2014, compared to $31.1 billion at September�30, 2014 and $26.4 billion at December�31, 2013. The increases in average and period-end total client investment funds from the third quarter of 2014 to the fourth quarter of 2014 were primarily attributable to our clients' utilization of our sweep money market funds and our products managed by SVB Asset Management, reflective of the capital funding activity of our early-stage and mid-to-late-stage clients.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income was $167.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $80.2 million for the third quarter of 2014 and $238.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2013. Non-GAAP noninterest income, net of noncontrolling interests and excluding net losses related to the pending sale transaction of SVBIF, was $104.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $75.3 million for the third quarter of 2014 and $100.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2013. (See reconciliations of non-GAAP measures used under the section "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures")

The increase of $87.4 million ($15.1 million net of noncontrolling interests) in noninterest income from the third quarter of 2014 to the fourth quarter of 2014 was primarily driven by net gains on investment securities and increases in net gains on our equity warrant assets, offset by pre-tax net losses of $13.9 million related to the pending sale of SVBIF (See "Net Losses on SVBIF Sale Transaction" section for details related to our SVBIF sale transaction).

Items impacting the change in noninterest income from the third quarter of 2014 to the fourth quarter of 2014 were as follows:

"
Gains on investment securities of $94.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to gains of $5.6 million for the third quarter of 2014. Net of noncontrolling interests, non-GAAP net gains on investment securities were $16.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to net losses of $1.1 million for the third quarter of 2014. The non-GAAP net gains, net of noncontrolling interests, of $16.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 were primarily driven by the following:
Gains of $10.7 million from our strategic and other investments, primarily driven by strong distributions from our strategic venture capital fund investments.
Gains of $5.9 million from our managed funds of funds, primarily related to unrealized valuation adjustments from three of our managed funds of funds.
As of December�31, 2014, we held investments, either directly or indirectly through 14 of our managed investment funds, in 475 funds (primarily venture capital funds), 105 companies and 5 debt funds.
The following tables provide a summary of non-GAAP net gains (losses) on investment securities, net of noncontrolling interests for the three months ended December�31, 2014 and September�30, 2014, respectively:

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Three months ended December 31, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)
Managed
Funds�Of
Funds
Managed
Direct
Venture
Funds
Debt�Funds
Available-
For-Sale
Securities
Strategic
and Other
Investments
Total
Total gains (losses) on investment securities, net
$
70,378

$
15,307

$
(428
)
$
(1,187
)
$
10,717

$
94,787

Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interests, including carried interest
64,442

13,783







78,225

Non-GAAP net gains (losses) on investment securities, net of noncontrolling interests
$
5,936

$
1,524

$
(428
)
$
(1,187
)
$
10,717

$
16,562

Three months ended September 30, 2014
(Dollars in thousands)
Managed
Funds�Of
Funds
Managed
Direct
Venture
Funds
Debt�Funds
Available-
For-Sale
Securities
Strategic
and Other
Investments
Total
Total gains (losses) on investment securities, net
$
42,159

$
(39,973
)
$
973

$
(990
)
$
3,475

$
5,644

Less: income (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interests, including carried interest
38,187

(31,429
)
(1
)




6,757

Non-GAAP net (losses) gains on investment securities, net of noncontrolling interests
$
3,972

$
(8,544
)
$
974

$
(990
)
$
3,475

$
(1,113
)

"
Net gains on derivative instruments were $33.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $26.5 million for the third quarter of 2014. The following table provides a summary of our net gains on derivative instruments:
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Three�months�ended
Year ended
(Dollars�in�thousands)
December�31,
2014
September�30,
2014
December�31,
2013
December�31,
2014
December�31,
2013
Net gains on equity warrant assets
$
20,153

$
13,157

$
16,626

$
71,012

$
46,101

Gains (losses) on foreign exchange forward contracts, net:
Gains (losses) on client foreign exchange forward contracts, net
3,723

886

(215
)
5,081

(452
)
Gains (losses) on internal foreign exchange forward contracts, net (1)
9,560

12,529

(2,702
)
21,598

(4,213
)
Total gains (losses) on foreign exchange forward contracts, net
13,283

13,415

(2,917
)
26,679

(4,665
)
Net (losses) gains on other derivatives (2)
(71
)
(34
)
673

(846
)
748

Total gains on derivative instruments, net
$
33,365

$
26,538

$
14,382

$
96,845

$
42,184

(1)
Represents the change in fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts used to economically reduce our foreign exchange exposure related to certain foreign currency denominated instruments. The change in fair value of our foreign exchange forward contracts is offset by the revaluation of foreign currency denominated instruments that are included in the line item "Other" within noninterest income.
(2)
Primarily represents the change in fair value of loan conversion options and our interest rate swap.
Net gains of $33.4 million on derivative instruments for the fourth quarter of 2014 were primarily attributable to the following:

"Net gains on equity warrant assets of $20.2 million were attributable to the following:

Net gains of $19.4 million from changes in warrant valuations compared to net gains of $6.4 million for the third quarter of 2014. The warrant valuation gains were primarily from our private company warrant portfolio, of which $9.2 million was attributable to three companies. At December 31, 2014, we held warrants in 1,478 companies with a total value of $117 million.� Of the 1,478 companies, 25 companies made up approximately 35% of the fair value of the portfolio at December 31, 2014.�The gains from our equity warrants that are from changes in warrant valuations are currently unrealized, and the extent such gains (or losses) will become realized is subject to a variety of factors, including among other things, performance of the underlying portfolio companies, investor demand for IPOs, fluctuations in the underlying valuation of these companies, levels of M&A activity, and legal and contractual restrictions on our ability to sell the underlying securities.


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Net gains of $1.1 million from the exercise of equity warrant assets, compared to net gains of $6.8 million for the third quarter of 2014, comprised of various exercises in our private company warrant portfolio.

"
Net gains of $9.6 million on internal foreign exchange forward contracts used to economically reduce our foreign exchange exposure to foreign currency denominated instruments for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to net gains of $12.5 million for the third quarter of 2014. The net gains of $9.6 million were offset by net losses of $9.3 million from the revaluation of foreign currency denominated instruments that are included in the line item "Other" within noninterest income.

"
Net gains of $3.7 million on client foreign exchange forward contracts, compared to net gains of $0.9 million for the third quarter of 2014. The $2.8 million increase in net gains were primarily reflective of the appreciation of the U.S. dollar and increased trade volumes. The net gains of $3.7 million were offset by net losses of $3.0 million from the revaluation of foreign currency denominated cash that are included in the line item "Other" within noninterest income.

Non-GAAP core fee income (foreign exchange fees, deposit service charges, credit card fees, lending related fees, letters of credit fees and client investment fees) increased $2.0 million to $55.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $53.3 million for the third quarter of 2014 and $49.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2013. Reconciliations of our non-GAAP noninterest income, non-GAAP core fee income and non-GAAP net gains on investment securities discussed in this section are provided under the section Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.
The following table provides a summary of our non-GAAP core fee income:
Three months ended
Year ended
(Dollars�in�thousands)
December�31,
2014
September�30,
2014
December�31,
2013
December�31,
2014
December�31,
2013
Non-GAAP core fee income:
Foreign exchange fees
$
18,624

$
17,911

$
15,882

$
71,659

$
57,411

Credit card fees
10,352

10,909

9,216

41,792

32,461

Deposit service charges
10,593

10,126

9,346

39,937

35,948

Lending related fees (1)
7,503

6,029

7,145

25,711

20,980

Letters of credit and standby letters of credit fees
4,142

4,557

3,837

15,649

14,716

Client investment fees
4,132

3,814

3,567

14,883

13,959

Total Non-GAAP core fee income
$
55,346

$
53,346

$
48,993

$
209,631

$
175,475

(1)
Lending related fees consists of fee income associated with credit commitments such as unused commitment fees, syndication fees and other loan processing fees and, historically, has been included in Other noninterest income. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with current period presentation.

The increase in non-GAAP core fee income from the third quarter of 2014 to the fourth quarter of 2014 was primarily attributable to the following:

An increase of $1.5 million in lending related fees came from an increase in unused commitment fees of $1.7 million, partially offset by lower loan syndication fee income of $0.4 million.
An increase of $0.7 million in foreign exchange fees as a result of continued strong growth in transaction volumes as well as number of trades in the fourth quarter of 2014.
A decrease of $0.6 million in credit card fees reflective of higher expenses related to our card rewards program, partially offset by an increase in credit card interchange fee income of $1.2 million, as a result of increased volume.

Overall Summary of Investments in FireEye

Our FireEye related investments held during the fourth quarter of 2014 were primarily shares of FireEye common stock ("FireEye Shares") held by our managed direct venture funds from prior investments. As of December 31, 2014, our managed funds held approximately 2.5 million FireEye Shares compared to 4.9 million shares held at September 30, 2014. SVB Financial's total ownership percentage interest of these shares is approximately 8 percent.


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During the fourth quarter of 2014, net gains, related to FireEye, were $9.0 million ($1.5 million net of noncontrolling interests) and primarily consisted of realized gains from distributions during the fourth quarter and unrealized gains from the increased valuation of the remaining shares.

Subsequent to the fourth quarter of 2014, on January 12, 2015, our managed direct venture funds distributed approximately 1.2 million shares of FireEye Shares to their respective investors, at which time FireEye's stock price was $35.29. Accordingly, the distribution resulted in $4.5 million of gains on investment securities ($0.9 million net of noncontrolling interests but inclusive of SVB Financial's carried interests).

Investment gains or losses relating to the remaining FireEye Shares held by our managed funds and/or SVB Financial are based on valuation changes or the sale or distribution of of any securities, and are subject to FireEyes stock price, which is subject to market conditions and various other factors. Additionally, certain of the expected gains reported above with respect to the remaining shares held by our managed funds are currently unrealized, and to the extent such gains will become realized is subject to a variety of factors, including among other things, changes in prevailing market prices and the timing of any sales or distribution of securities, which are subject to our funds' separate discretionary securities sales/distribution and governance processes.

Net Losses on SVBIF Sale Transaction

Included in other noninterest income are pre-tax net losses in the amount of $13.9 million related to the pending sale of SVBIF. The $13.9 million in pre-tax net losses consists of:

"
Approximately $12.9 million attributable to cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment losses, and
"
$1.0 million in accrued transaction-related expenses.

The pre-tax net losses of $13.9 million are offset by the related tax impacts which are reflected in income taxes resulting in a post-tax net loss of $11.4 million. (See Form 8-K filed on January 16, 2015 for SVBIF transaction details.)

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense was $189.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $182.0 million for the third quarter of 2014 and $168.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2013. The increase of $7.0 million in noninterest expense is primarily driven by a $7.3 million increase in compensation and benefits.

The following table provides a summary of our compensation and benefits expense:
Three months ended
Year ended
(Dollars�in�thousands, except employees)
December�31,
2014
September�30,
2014
December�31,
2013
December�31,
2014
December�31,
2013
Compensation and benefits:
Salaries and wages
$
50,147

$
47,106

$
40,997

$
186,763

$
159,455

Incentive compensation plan
25,917

24,621

27,745

100,874

96,065

ESOP
1,292

1,540

1,297

6,690

7,429

Other employee benefits (1)
29,871

26,665

26,447

115,159

103,852

Total compensation and benefits
$
107,227

$
99,932

$
96,486

$
409,486

$
366,801

Period-end full-time equivalent employees
1,914

1,881

1,704

1,914

1,704

Average full-time equivalent employees
1,907

1,850

1,690

1,815

1,669

(1)
Other employee benefits expense includes employer payroll taxes, group health and life insurance, share-based compensation, 401(k), warrant and retention plans, agency fees and other employee-related expenses.

The increase in total compensation and benefits expense primarily consists of the following:

"
An increase of $3.2 million in other employee benefits primarily due to larger expenses within our group health and life insurance plans.

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"
An increase of $3.0 million in salaries and wages primarily due to an increase in the number of average full-time equivalent employees ("FTE") by 57 to 1,907 FTEs for the fourth quarter of 2014, as well as from the full-quarter effect of the increase in FTE and market adjustments, which took effect during the third quarter.
"
An increase of $1.3 million in expense relating to incentive compensation plans, attributable to stronger than expected loan growth during the fourth quarter of 2014.

Non-GAAP noninterest expense, net of noncontrolling interests was $183.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to $177.2 million for the third quarter of 2014 and $165.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2013. Reconciliations of our non-GAAP noninterest expense, net of noncontrolling interests, are provided under the section Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.
Income Tax Expense

Our effective tax rate was 41.8 percent for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to 38.2 percent for the third quarter of 2014 and 37.5 percent for the fourth quarter of 2013. Our effective tax rate was 39.7 percent for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to 39.2 percent for the comparable 2013 period. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to a tax liability incurred on foreign unremitted earnings as a result of the pending sale of SVBIF.

Our effective tax rate is calculated by dividing income tax expense by the sum of income before income tax expense and net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.
Noncontrolling Interests

Included in net income is income and expense related to noncontrolling interests. The relevant amounts allocated to investors in our consolidated subsidiaries, other than us, are reflected under Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests in our statements of income. The following table provides a summary of net income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Three months ended
Year ended
(Dollars in thousands)
December�31,
2014
September�30,
2014
December�31,
2013
December�31,
2014
December�31,
2013
Net interest income (1)
$
(21
)
$
(9
)
$
(13
)
$
(33
)
$
(76
)
Noninterest income (1)
(81,299
)
(1,185
)
(148,334
)
(240,661
)
(372,246
)
Noninterest expense (1)
5,536

4,743

3,697

18,867

12,714

Carried interest income (loss) (2)
3,979

(3,726
)
10,501

7,037

29,342

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
$
(71,805
)
$
(177
)
$
(134,149
)
$
(214,790
)
$
(330,266
)
(1)
Represents noncontrolling interests share in net interest income, noninterest income and noninterest expense.
(2)
Represents the preferred allocation of income (or change in income) earned by us as the general partner of certain consolidated funds.

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $71.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to net income of $0.2 million for the third quarter of 2014 and net income of $134.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2013. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests of $71.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 was primarily a result of the following:

"
Net gains on investment securities (including carried interest) attributable to noncontrolling interests of $78.2 million primarily from gains of $64.4 million from our managed funds of funds and gains of $13.8 million from our managed direct venture funds primarily related to valuation increases, and
"
Noninterest expense of $5.5 million, primarily related to management fees paid by the noncontrolling interests to our subsidiaries that serve as the general partner.


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SVBFG Stockholders Equity

Total SVBFG stockholders equity increased by $95.8 million to $2.8 billion at December�31, 2014, primarily due to net income of $58.8 million and an increase in additional paid-in capital of $13.0 million attributable to amortization of share-based compensation and stock option exercises during the quarter. Additionally, the increase in our accumulated other comprehensive income from $18.7 million to $42.7 million at December�31, 2014 was primarily driven by a $30.1 million increase in the fair value of our available-for-sale securities portfolio ($18.1 million, net of tax), reflective of a decrease in period-end market interest rates compared to the prior quarter end as well as a decrease in foreign currency translation losses of $15.1 million ($9.7 million, net of tax included in retained earnings) related to the pending sale of SVBIF.

Capital Ratios

Our risk-based regulatory capital ratios (total risk-based capital and tier 1 capital) for both SVB Financial Group ("SVB Financial") and Silicon Valley Bank (the "Bank") decreased compared to September�30, 2014, as a result of significant growth in period-end loans. The decrease in our regulatory total risk-based and tier 1 capital ratios were partially offset by an increase in our regulatory capital primarily reflective of net income and higher loan loss reserves. Additionally, the tier 1 leverage ratio for SVB Financial and the Bank declined due to significant growth in client deposits, which contributed to an increase in average total assets. All of our capital ratios are above the levels considered well capitalized under banking regulations. See the "SVB Financial and Bank Capital Ratios" section, at the end of this release, for all capital ratios.

Volcker Rule
Federal regulatory agencies adopted final rules implementing the Volcker Rule under the Dodd-Frank Act, which, among other things, restricts or limits banks and certain of their affiliates from sponsoring or having ownership interests in covered funds including venture capital and private equity funds. Under the final rules, we expect to be prohibited from holding certain covered fund interests, which would require us to sell or otherwise divest any such prohibited interests held by us by the regulatory conformance deadline. Currently, the conformance deadline is July 21, 2016. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve Board) has also announced its intention to extend this conformance deadline to July 21, 2017. In addition, the Federal Reserve Board may extend the conformance deadline for certain covered fund interests until July 21, 2022.
We currently estimate that the covered fund ownership interests that we hold, and are prohibited by the Volcker Rule restrictions, have an aggregate carrying value of approximately $246 million (and an aggregate fair value of approximately $338 million), in each case as of December 31, 2014. These covered fund ownership interests are ownership interests attributable solely to us in our consolidated managed funds and certain of our non-marketable securities.
These Volcker Rule restrictions could have a material adverse effect on our investment portfolio and results of operations. The actual impact from these restrictions will be dependent on a variety of factors, including our ability to obtain regulatory extensions, any actual extensions of the conformance deadline by the Federal Reserve Board, our ability to sell the investments, our carrying value at the time of any sale, the actual sales price realized, the timing of such sales, and any additional regulatory guidance or interpretations of the Volcker Rule.


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Outlook for the Year Ending December�31, 2015

Our outlook for the year ending December�31, 2015 is provided below on a GAAP basis, unless otherwise noted. We have provided our current outlook for the expected full year results of our significant forecasted activities. Except for the items noted below, we do not provide our outlook for certain items (such as gains (losses) from warrants and investment securities) where the timing or financial impact are uncertain and/or subject to market or other conditions beyond our control (such as the level of IPO, M&A or general financing activity), or for potential unusual or non-recurring items. The outlook and the underlying assumptions presented below are, by their nature, forward-looking statements and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, which are discussed below under the section Forward-Looking Statements.

For the year ending December�31, 2015, compared to our 2014 results, we currently expect the following outlook:
Current full year 2015 outlook compared to 2014 results (as of January 22, 2015)
Average loan balances
Increase at a percentage rate in the mid-twenties
Average deposit balances
Increase at a percentage rate in the low thirties
Net interest income (1)
Increase at a percentage rate in the high teens
Net interest margin (1)
Between 2.40% and 2.60%
Allowance for loan losses for total gross performing loans as a percentage of total gross performing loans
Comparable to 2014 levels
Net loan charge-offs
Between�0.30%�and�0.50% of average total gross loans
Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total gross loans
Comparable to 2014 levels
Core fee income (foreign exchange fees, deposit service charges, credit card fees, lending related fees, client investment fees and letters of credit fees) (2)
Increase at a percentage rate in the mid-teens
Noninterest expense (excluding expenses related to noncontrolling interests) (2) (3)
Increase at a percentage rate in the mid-single digits
(1)
Our outlook for net interest income and net interest margin is primarily based on management's current forecast of average deposit and loan balances and deployment of surplus cash into investment securities. Such forecasts are subject to change, and actual results may differ, based on market conditions, actual prepayment rates and other factors described under the section "Forward-Looking Statements" below.
(2)
These are non-GAAP measures. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this release for further information regarding the calculation and limitations of these measures.
(3)
Our outlook for noninterest expense is partly based on management's current forecast of performance-based incentive compensation expenses. Such forecasts are subject to change, and actual results may differ, based on our performance relative to our internal performance targets.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which may be beyond our control. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts, such as forecasts of our future financial results and condition, expectations for our operations and business, and our underlying assumptions of such forecasts and expectations. In addition, forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of such words as becoming, may, will, should, could, would, predicts, potential, continue, anticipates, believes, estimates, seeks, expects, plans, intends, the negative of such words or comparable terminology. In this release, including in the section Outlook for the Year Ending December�31, 2015 above, we make forward-looking statements discussing managements expectations about, among other things, economic conditions; opportunities in the market; the outlook on our client performance; our financial, credit, and business performance, including potential investment gains; loan growth and loan yields; expense levels; and financial results (and the components of such results) for certain quarters in, and for the full year 2015.

Although management believes that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable and has based these expectations on its beliefs and assumptions, you should not place reliance on them. Such expectations are not guarantees and may prove to be incorrect. Actual results could differ significantly. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in or implied by the outlook for the year 2015 and other forward-looking statements herein include, among others, the following: (i)�deterioration, weaker than expected improvement, or other changes in the state of the economy or the markets in which we conduct business or are served by us (including the levels of IPOs and M&A activities); (ii)�changes in the volume and credit quality of our loans; (iii)� the impact of changes in interest rates or market levels or factors affecting or affected by them, especially on our loan and investment portfolios; (iv)�changes in our deposit levels; (v)�changes in the performance or equity valuations of funds or companies

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in which we have invested or hold derivative instruments or equity warrant assets; (vi)�variations from our expectations as to factors impacting our cost structure; (vii)�changes in our assessment of the creditworthiness or liquidity of our clients or unanticipated effects of credit concentration risks which create or exacerbate deterioration of such creditworthiness or liquidity; (viii)�accounting changes, as required by GAAP; (ix)�regulatory or legal changes or their impact on us, including the impact of the Volcker Rule; and (x) changes in the Indian Ruppee exchange rate through the closing date of the sale of SVBIF, (xi) the incurrence of additional charge-offs related to SVBIF; and (xii) regulatory approval of the sale of SVBIF or the failure to satisfy other applicable closing conditions. For additional information about these and other factors, please refer to our public reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the caption "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report filed on Form 10-K filed. The forward-looking statements included in this release are made only as of the date of this release. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update these forward-looking statements.

Earnings Conference Call

On January�22, 2015, we will host a conference call at 3:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) to discuss the financial results for the quarter and year ended December�31, 2014. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (888)�424-8151 or (847)�585-4422, and entering the passcode 5883913. A live webcast of the audio portion of the call can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of our website at www.svb.com. A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at approximately 5:30 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Thursday, January�22, 2015, through 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Saturday, February 21, 2015, and may be accessed by dialing (888)�843-7419 or (630)�652-3042 and entering the passcode 5883913. A replay of the audio webcast will also be available on www.svb.com for 12 months beginning Thursday, January�22, 2015.

About SVB Financial Group

For more than 30 years, SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SIVB) and its subsidiaries have helped innovative companies and their investors move bold ideas forward, fast. SVB Financial Group serves companies in technology-related, life science and healthcare, venture capital and private equity, and premium wine industries. Along with commercial, investment, international and private banking services provided by Silicon Valley Bank, the company offers funds management, business valuation services, broker-dealer transactions, asset management and private wealth management. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., SVB Financial Group operates in centers of innovation in the U.S. and around the world. Learn more at svb.com.

Banking services are provided by Silicon Valley Bank, Member FDIC. SVB Financial Group and Silicon Valley Bank are members of the Federal Reserve System.


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SVB FINANCIAL GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three months ended
Year ended
(Dollars�in�thousands,�except share�data)
December�31,
2014
September�30,
2014
December�31,
2013
December�31,
2014
December�31,
2013
Interest income:
Loans
$
161,801

$
153,292

$
146,988

$
610,945

$
542,204

Investment securities:
Taxable
79,987

73,540

46,149

271,371

180,162

Non-taxable
774

772

798

3,136

3,201

Federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreements to resell and other�short-term investment securities
1,163

1,722

1,449

6,464

4,054

Total interest income
243,725

229,326

195,384

891,916

729,621

Interest expense:
Deposits
3,181

2,961

2,595

12,114

9,128

Borrowings
5,807

5,800

5,791

23,207

23,149

Total interest expense
8,988

8,761

8,386

35,321

32,277

Net interest income
234,737

220,565

186,998

856,595

697,344

Provision for loan losses
40,435

16,610

28,670

59,486

63,693

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
194,302

203,955

158,328

797,109

633,651

Noninterest income:
Gains on investment securities, net
94,787

5,644

163,547

267,023

419,408

Gains on derivative instruments, net
33,365

26,538

14,382

96,845

42,184

Foreign exchange fees
18,624

17,911

15,882

71,659

57,411

Credit card fees
10,352

10,909

9,216

41,792

32,461

Deposit service charges
10,593

10,126

9,346

39,937

35,948

Lending related fees
7,503

6,029

7,145

25,711

20,980

Letters of credit and standby letters of credit fees
4,142

4,557

3,837

15,649

14,716

Client investment fees
4,132

3,814

3,567

14,883

13,959

Other
(15,861
)
(5,361
)
11,791

(1,260
)
36,139

Total noninterest income
167,637

80,167

238,713

572,239

673,206

Noninterest expense:

Compensation and benefits
107,227

99,932

96,486

409,486

366,801

Professional services
25,994

26,081

23,419

94,377

76,178

Premises and equipment
13,449

12,631

11,637

49,716

45,935

Business development and travel
10,592

10,022

9,901

40,057

33,334

Net occupancy
7,568

7,437

7,477

30,004

24,937

FDIC assessments
5,546

4,587

3,636

19,206

12,784

Correspondent bank fees
3,363

3,278

3,132

13,118

12,142

Provision for unfunded credit commitments
978

2,225

1,507

6,511

7,642

Other
14,283

15,796

11,655

54,396

41,927

Total noninterest expense
189,000

181,989

168,850

716,871

621,680

Income before income tax expense
172,939

102,133

228,191

652,477

685,177

Income tax expense
42,302

38,961

35,285

173,762

139,058

Net income before noncontrolling interests
130,637

63,172

192,906

478,715

546,119

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(71,805
)
(177
)
(134,149
)
(214,790
)
(330,266
)
Net income available to common stockholders
$
58,832

$
62,995

$
58,757

$
263,925

$
215,853

Earnings per common sharebasic
$
1.16

$
1.24

$
1.29

$
5.39

$
4.76

Earnings per common sharediluted
1.14

1.22

1.27

5.31

4.70

Weighted average common shares outstandingbasic
50,859,313

50,751,633

45,701,224

48,930,625

45,308,606

Weighted average common shares outstandingdiluted
51,528,150

51,570,771

46,431,259

49,661,547

45,943,686


14



SVB FINANCIAL GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars�in�thousands,�except�par�value and share data)
December�31,
2014
September�30,
2014
December�31,
2013
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,796,062

$
1,872,537

$
1,538,779

Available-for-sale securities, at fair value (cost $13,497,945, $13,322,059 and $12,055,524, respectively)
13,540,655

13,333,436

11,986,821

Held-to-maturity securities, at cost (fair value $7,415,656,�$6,613,893 and $0, respectively)
7,421,042

6,662,025



Non-marketable and other securities
1,728,888

1,703,550

1,595,494

Investment securities
22,690,585

21,699,011

13,582,315

Loans, net of unearned income
14,384,276

12,017,181

10,906,386

Allowance for loan losses
(165,359
)
(129,061
)
(142,886
)
Net loans
14,218,917

11,888,120

10,763,500

Premises and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization
79,845

74,375

67,485

Accrued interest receivable and other assets
559,231

506,964

465,110

Total assets
$
39,344,640

$
36,041,007

$
26,417,189

Liabilities and total equity:
Liabilities:
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits
$
24,583,682

$
22,461,068

$
15,894,360

Interest-bearing deposits
9,759,817

8,662,067

6,578,619

Total deposits
34,343,499

31,123,135

22,472,979

Short-term borrowings
7,781

6,630

5,080

Other liabilities
483,493

517,462

404,586

Long-term debt
453,443

453,764

455,216

Total liabilities
35,288,216

32,100,991

23,337,861

SVBFG stockholders equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding






Common stock, $0.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 50,924,925 shares, 50,820,946 shares and 45,800,418 shares outstanding, respectively
51

51

46

Additional paid-in capital
1,120,350

1,107,337

624,256

Retained earnings
1,654,657

1,595,825

1,390,732

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
42,704

18,744

(48,764
)
Total SVBFG stockholders equity
2,817,762

2,721,957

1,966,270

Noncontrolling interests
1,238,662

1,218,059

1,113,058

Total equity
4,056,424

3,940,016

3,079,328

Total liabilities and total equity
$
39,344,640

$
36,041,007

$
26,417,189




15



SVB FINANCIAL GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES
INTERIM AVERAGE BALANCES, RATES AND YIELDS
(Unaudited)
Three�months�ended
December 31, 2014
September 30, 2014
December 31, 2013
(Dollars�in�thousands, except yield/rate and ratios)
Average
balance
Interest
income/
expense
Yield/
rate
Average
balance
Interest
income/
expense
Yield/
rate
Average
balance
Interest
income/
expense
Yield/
rate
Interest-earning assets:
Federal reserve deposits, federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreements to resell and other short-term investment securities (1)
$
1,704,001

$
1,163

0.27
%
$
2,472,205

$
1,722

0.28
%
$
2,110,066

$
1,449

0.27
%
Investment securities: (2)
Available-for-sale securities:
Taxable
13,526,549

43,844

1.29

12,446,821

43,519

1.39

10,922,312

46,149

1.68

Non-taxable (3)












82,034

1,228

5.94

Held-to-maturity securities:
Taxable
7,031,209

36,143

2.04

5,691,201

30,021

2.09







Non-taxable (3)
84,123

1,191

5.62

84,401

1,188

5.58







Total loans, net of unearned income (4) (5)
12,703,380

161,801

5.05

11,439,521

153,292

5.32

10,138,328

146,988

5.75

Total interest-earning assets
35,049,262

244,142

2.76

32,134,149

229,742

2.84

23,252,740

195,814

3.34

Cash and due from banks
305,259

299,964

265,045

Allowance for loan losses
(138,133
)
(128,598
)
(131,386
)
Other assets (6)
2,373,798

2,292,770

1,945,008

Total assets
$
37,590,186

$
34,598,285

$
25,331,407

Funding sources:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
NOW deposits
$
208,805

$
231

0.44
%
$
161,793

$
279

0.68
%
$
131,686

$
121

0.36
%
Money market deposits
6,102,591

2,615

0.17

5,649,971

2,332

0.16

4,104,509

2,081

0.20

Money market deposits in foreign offices
276,056

27

0.04

228,142

26

0.05

193,940

48

0.10

Time deposits
138,075

82

0.24

162,182

96

0.23

155,658

135

0.34

Sweep deposits in foreign offices
2,163,450

226

0.04

2,021,727

228

0.04

1,661,669

210

0.05

Total interest-bearing deposits
8,888,977

3,181

0.14

8,223,815

2,961

0.14

6,247,462

2,595

0.16

Short-term borrowings
9,934

3

0.12

5,538





3,806

5

0.52

5.375% Senior Notes
348,398

4,833

5.50

348,341

4,832

5.50

348,174

4,826

5.50

Junior Subordinated Debentures
54,874

831

6.01

54,918

834

6.02

55,049

836

6.03

6.05% Subordinated Notes
50,528

140

1.10

50,937

134

1.04

52,528

124

0.94

Total interest-bearing liabilities
9,352,711

8,988

0.38

8,683,549

8,761

0.40

6,707,019

8,386

0.50

Portion of noninterest-bearing funding sources
25,696,551

23,450,600

16,545,721

Total funding sources
35,049,262

8,988

0.10

32,134,149

8,761

0.11

23,252,740

8,386

0.14

Noninterest-bearing funding sources:
Demand deposits
23,701,071

21,502,469

15,240,694

Other liabilities
477,481

402,231

376,801

SVBFG stockholders equity
2,827,512

2,729,862

2,010,440

Noncontrolling interests
1,231,411

1,280,174

996,453

Portion used to fund interest-earning assets
(25,696,551
)
(23,450,600
)
(16,545,721
)
Total liabilities and total equity
$
37,590,186

$
34,598,285

$
25,331,407

Net interest income and margin
$
235,154

2.66
%
$
220,981

2.73
%
$
187,428

3.20
%
Total deposits
$
32,590,048

$
29,726,284

$
21,488,156

Average SVBFG stockholders equity as a percentage of average assets
7.52
%
7.89
%
7.94
%
Reconciliation to reported net interest income:
Adjustments for taxable equivalent basis
(417
)
(416
)
(430
)
Net interest income, as reported
$
234,737

$
220,565

$
186,998

(1)
Includes average interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions of $387 million, $408 million and $238 million; and $1.2 billion, $2.0 billion and $1.7 billion deposited at the Federal Reserve Bank, earning interest at the Fed Funds target rate, for the quarters ended December�31, 2014,�September�30, 2014 and December�31, 2013, respectively.
(2)
Yields on interest-earning investment securities do not give effect to changes in fair value that are reflected in other comprehensive income.
(3)
Interest income on non-taxable investment securities is presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the federal statutory tax rate of 35.0 percent for all periods presented.
(4)
Nonaccrual loans are reflected in the average balances of loans.
(5)
Interest income includes loan fees of $25.6 million, $26.0 million and $24.2 million for the quarters ended December�31, 2014,�September�30, 2014 and December�31, 2013, respectively.
(6)
Average investment securities of $1.8 billion, $1.8 billion and $1.2 billion for the quarters ended December�31, 2014,�September�30, 2014 and December�31, 2013, respectively, were classified as other assets as they are noninterest-earning assets. These investments primarily consisted of non-marketable and other securities.

16



SVB FINANCIAL GROUP AND SUBSIDIARIES
INTERIM AVERAGE BALANCES, RATES AND YIELDS
(Unaudited)
Year ended
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
(Dollars�in�thousands, except yield/rate and ratios)
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Yield/
Rate
Average
Balance
Interest
Income/
Expense
Yield/
Rate
Interest-earning assets:
Federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreements to resell and other short-term investment securities (1)
$
2,465,036

$
6,464

0.26
%
$
1,309,770

$
4,054

0.31
%
Investment securities: (2)
Available-for-sale securities:
Taxable
12,873,327

195,698

1.52

10,516,177

180,162

1.71

Non-taxable (3)
33,808

2,040

6.03

82,702

4,925

5.96

Held-to-maturity securities:
Taxable
3,646,836

75,673

2.08







Non-taxable (3)
49,581

2,785

5.62







Total loans, net of unearned income (4) (5)
11,502,941

610,945

5.31

9,351,378

542,204

5.80

Total interest-earning assets
30,571,529

893,605

2.92

21,260,027

731,345

3.44

Cash and due from banks
232,890

274,272

Allowance for loan losses
(134,044
)
(122,489
)
Other assets (6)
2,293,820

1,798,937

Total assets
$
32,964,195

$
23,210,747

Funding sources:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
NOW deposits
$
170,299

$
801

0.47
%
$
135,585

$
479

0.35
%
Money market deposits
5,423,350

9,920

0.18

3,534,466

6,994

0.20

Money market deposits in foreign offices
224,675

137

0.06

159,700

156

0.10

Time deposits
154,698

370

0.24

168,209

634

0.38

Sweep deposits in foreign offices
1,936,916

886

0.05

1,729,228

865

0.05

Total interest-bearing deposits
7,909,938

12,114

0.15

5,727,188

9,128

0.16

Short-term borrowings
6,264

3

0.05

27,018

79

0.29

5.375% Senior Notes
348,313

19,323

5.55

348,094

19,259

5.53

Junior Subordinated Debentures
54,940

3,352

6.10

55,115

3,333

6.05

6.05% Subordinated Notes
51,221

529

1.03

53,275

478

0.90

Total interest-bearing liabilities
8,370,676

35,321

0.42

6,210,690

32,277

0.52

Portion of noninterest-bearing funding sources
22,200,853

15,049,337

Total funding sources
30,571,529

35,321

0.11

21,260,027

32,277

0.15

Noninterest-bearing funding sources:
Demand deposits
20,410,887

13,892,006

Other liabilities
419,043

331,343

SVBFG stockholders equity
2,523,235

1,927,674

Noncontrolling interests
1,240,354

849,034

Portion used to fund interest-earning assets
(22,200,853
)
(15,049,337
)
Total liabilities and total equity
$
32,964,195

$
23,210,747

Net interest income and margin
$
858,284

2.81
%
$
699,068

3.29
%
Total deposits
$
28,320,825

$
19,619,194

Average SVBFG stockholders equity as a percentage of average assets
7.65
%
8.31
%
Reconciliation to reported net interest income:
Adjustments for taxable equivalent basis
(1,689
)
(1,724
)
Net interest income, as reported
$
856,595

$
697,344

(1)
Includes average interest-earning deposits in other financial institutions of $364 million and $191 million for the year ended December�31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. For the year ended December�31, 2014 and 2013, balance also includes $1.9 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively, deposited at the Federal Reserve Bank, earning interest at the Federal Funds target rate.
(2)
Yields on interest-earning investment securities do not give effect to changes in fair value that are reflected in other comprehensive income.
(3)
Interest income on non-taxable investment securities is presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using the federal statutory tax rate of 35.0 percent for all periods presented.
(4)
Nonaccrual loans are reflected in the average balances of loans.
(5)
Interest income includes loan fees of $97.3 million and $84.3 million for the year ended December�31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(6)
Average investment securities of $1.8 billion and $1.3 billion for the year ended December�31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were classified as other assets as they are noninterest-earning assets. These investments primarily consisted of non-marketable and other securities.


17



Gains on Equity Warrant Assets
Three months ended
Year ended
(Dollars�in�thousands)
December�31,
2014
September�30,
2014
December�31,
2013
December�31,
2014
December�31,
2013
Equity warrant assets (1):
Gains on exercises, net
$
1,059

$
6,788

$
1,833

$
29,802

$
8,716

Cancellations and expirations
(279
)
(61
)
(79
)
(856
)
(450
)
Changes in fair value
19,373

6,430

14,872

42,066

37,835

Total net gains on equity warrant assets (2)
$
20,153

$
13,157

$
16,626

$
71,012

$
46,101

(1)
At December�31, 2014, we held warrants in 1,478 companies, compared to 1,415 companies at September�30, 2014 and 1,320 companies at December�31, 2013. The total value of our warrant portfolio was $117 million at December�31, 2014 compared to $95 million at September�30, 2014, and $103 million at December�31, 2013. Of the 1,478 companies, 25 companies made up approximately 35% of the fair value of the portfolio at December 31, 2014.�
(2)
Net gains on equity warrant assets are included in the line item Gains on derivative instruments, net as part of noninterest income.

Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
Three months ended
Year ended
(Shares in thousands)
December�31,
2014
September�30,
2014
December�31,
2013
December�31,
2014
December�31,
2013
Weighted average common shares outstandingbasic
50,859

50,752

45,701

48,931

45,309

Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and employee stock purchase plan
427

534

476

485

431

Restricted stock units
242

285

254

246

204

Total effect of dilutive securities
669

819

730

731

635

Weighted average common shares outstandingdiluted
51,528

51,571

46,431

49,662

45,944



SVB Financial and Bank Capital Ratios
December�31,
2014
September�30,
2014
December�31,
2013
SVB Financial Group:
Total risk-based capital ratio
13.87
%
14.97
%
13.13
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
12.86

14.03

11.94

Tier 1 leverage ratio
7.74

8.22

8.31

Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (1)
7.16

7.55

7.44

Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets ratio (1)
12.90

13.97

11.63

Silicon Valley Bank:
Total risk-based capital ratio
12.09
%
13.06
%
11.32
%
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
11.06

12.11

10.11

Tier 1 leverage ratio
6.65

7.05

7.04

Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio (1)
6.39

6.76

6.59

Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets ratio (1)
11.15

12.14

9.87

(1)
These are non-GAAP measures. A reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to GAAP is provided at the end of this release under the section Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.


18



Loan Concentrations
(Dollars in thousands, except ratios and client data)
December�31,
2014
September�30,
2014
December�31,
2013
Loans (individually or in the aggregate) to any single client, equal to or greater than $20 million
Commercial loans:
Software
$
1,937,542

$
1,600,284

$
1,557,304

Hardware
469,807

403,383

550,841

Venture capital/private equity
3,071,069

1,692,560

1,459,586

Life science
437,310

429,207

336,106

Premium wine (1)
28,098

28,425

24,347

Other
54,930

35,000

111,581

Total commercial loans
5,998,756

4,188,859

4,039,765

Real estate secured loans:
Premium wine (1)
80,782

81,464

104,464

Consumer (2)




20,000

Other
22,733

22,933

23,533

Total real estate secured loans
103,515

104,397

147,997

Consumer loans (2)
56,000

30,000

33,002

Total loans individually equal to or greater than $20 million
$
6,158,271

$
4,323,256

$
4,220,764

Loans (individually or in the aggregate) to any single client, less than $20 million
Commercial loans:
Software
$
3,058,704

$
2,945,040

$
2,584,054

Hardware
670,687

678,707

673,639

Venture capital/private equity
1,550,230

1,255,775

948,840

Life science
863,417

827,923

845,160

Premium wine
161,044

159,990

126,908

Other
181,589

209,067

180,049

Total commercial loans
6,485,671

6,076,502

5,358,650

Real estate secured loans:
Premium wine
526,725

482,191

411,478

Consumer
1,117,661

1,047,487

853,070

Other
17,250

7,500

7,500

Total real estate secured loans
1,661,636

1,537,178

1,272,048

Construction loans
78,851

80,273

77,165

Consumer loans
104,337

95,265

66,641

Total loans individually less than $20 million
$
8,330,495

$
7,789,218

$
6,774,504

Total gross loans
$
14,488,766

$
12,112,474

$
10,995,268

Loans individually equal to or greater than $20 million as a percentage of total gross loans
42.5
%
35.7
%
38.4
%
Total clients with loans individually equal to or greater than $20 million
170

127

122

Loans individually equal to or greater than $20 million on nonaccrual status
$
27,525

$


$


(1)
Premium wine clients can have loan balances included in both commercial loans and real estate secured loans, the combination of which are equal to or greater than $20 million.
(2)
Consumer loan clients can have loan balances included in both real estate secured loans and other consumer loans, the combination of which are equal to or greater than $20 million.


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Credit Quality
(Dollars�in�thousands, except ratios)
December�31,
2014
September�30,
2014
December�31,
2013
Gross nonperforming, past due, and restructured loans:
Impaired loans
$
38,137

$
11,687

$
51,649

Loans past due 90 days or more still accruing interest
1,302

125

99

Total nonperforming loans
$
39,439

$
11,812

$
51,748

OREO and other foreclosed assets
561

561



Total nonperforming assets
$
40,000

$
12,373

$
51,748

Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total gross loans
0.27
%
0.10
%
0.47
%
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets
0.10

0.03

0.20

Allowance for loan losses
$
165,359

$
129,061

$
142,886

As a percentage of total gross loans
1.14
%
1.07
%
1.30
%
As a percentage of total gross nonperforming loans
419.28

NM

276.12

Allowance for loan losses for impaired loans
$
15,051

$
2,325

$
21,277

As a percentage of total gross loans
0.10
%
0.02
%
0.19
%
As a percentage of total gross nonperforming loans
38.16

19.68

41.12

Allowance for loan losses for total gross performing loans
$
150,308

$
126,736

$
121,609

As a percentage of total gross loans
1.04
%
1.05
%
1.11
%
As a percentage of total gross performing loans
1.04

1.05

1.11

Total gross loans
$
14,488,766

$
12,112,474

$
10,995,268

Total gross performing loans
14,449,327

12,100,662

10,943,520

Reserve for unfunded credit commitments (1)
36,419

35,489

29,983

As a percentage of total unfunded credit commitments
0.25
%
0.24
%
0.26
%
Total unfunded credit commitments (2)
$
14,705,785

$
14,631,637

$
11,470,722

NM - Not meaningful
(1)
The reserve for unfunded credit commitments is included as a component of other liabilities.
(2)
Includes unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit.

Average Off-Balance Sheet Client Investment Funds (1)
Three months ended
Year ended
(Dollars in millions)
December�31,
2014
September�30,
2014
December�31,
2013
December�31,
2014
December�31,
2013
Client directed investment assets
$
6,828

$
7,168

$
7,672

$
7,173

$
7,207

Client investment assets under management (2)
17,416

17,006

12,355

16,009

11,772

Sweep money market funds
7,624

6,814

6,198

6,854

5,240

Total average client investment funds
$
31,868

$
30,988

$
26,225

$
30,036

$
24,219


Period-end Off-Balance Sheet Client Investment Funds (1)
Period-end balances at
(Dollars in millions)
December�31,
2014
September�30,
2014
June�30,
2014
March�31,
2014
December�31,
2013
Client directed investment assets
$
6,158

$
6,491

$
6,979

$
7,395

$
7,073

Client investment assets under management (2)
18,149

17,376

16,960

14,330

12,677

Sweep money market funds
8,061

7,277

6,437

6,513

6,613

Total period-end client investment funds
$
32,368

$
31,144

$
30,376

$
28,238

$
26,363

(1)
Off-Balance sheet client investment funds are maintained at third party financial institutions.
(2)
These funds represent investments in third party money market mutual funds and fixed-income securities managed by SVB Asset Management.



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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, we use certain non-GAAP measures (including, but not limited to, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP core fee income, non-GAAP noninterest income, non-GAAP net gains on investment securities, non-GAAP non-marketable and other securities, non-GAAP noninterest expense and non-GAAP financial ratios) of financial performance. These supplemental performance measures may vary from, and may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures by other companies in our industry. Non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a companys performance that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. A non-GAAP financial measure may also be a financial metric that is not required by GAAP or other applicable requirement.

We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when taken together with the corresponding GAAP financial measures (as applicable), provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance by: (i)�excluding amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests for which we effectively do not receive the economic benefit or cost of, where indicated, or (ii)�providing additional information used by management that is not otherwise required by GAAP or other applicable requirements. Our management uses, and believes that investors benefit from referring to, these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our operating results and when planning, forecasting and analyzing future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate a comparison of our performance to prior periods. We believe these measures are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, net income or other financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. In the financial tables below, we have provided a reconciliation of, where applicable, the most comparable GAAP financial measures to the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release, or a reconciliation of the non-GAAP calculation of the financial measure.

In particular, in this press release, we use certain non-GAAP measures that exclude the following from net income and certain other financial line items in certain periods:

"
Income and expense attributable to noncontrolling interests  As part of our funds management business, we recognize the entire income or loss from certain funds where we own less than 100 percent. We are required under GAAP to consolidate 100 percent of the results of the funds that we are deemed to control or in which we have a majority ownership. The relevant amounts attributable to investors other than us are reflected under Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests. Our net income available to common stockholders/certain financial line items include only the portion of income or loss related to our ownership interest.

"
Pre-tax net losses of $13.9 million ($11.4 million, net of tax) from the pending sale of SVBIF at December 31, 2014.

In addition, in this press release, we use certain non-GAAP financial ratios and measures that are not required by GAAP or exclude certain financial items from their calculations that are otherwise required under GAAP, including:

"
Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio; tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets ratio  These ratios are not required by GAAP or applicable bank regulatory requirements, and are used by management to evaluate the adequacy of our capital levels. Risk-based capital guidelines require minimum level of capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets. Risk-weighted assets are calculated by assigning assets and off-balance sheet items to broad risk categories. Our ratios are calculated by dividing total SVBFG stockholders equity, by total assets or total risk-weighted assets, as applicable, after reducing amounts by acquired intangibles, if any.

"
Non-GAAP return on average assets ratio; Non-GAAP return on average SVBFG stockholders equity ratio  These ratios exclude certain financial items that are otherwise required under GAAP. Our ratios are calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income available to common stockholders (annualized) by average assets or average SVBFG stockholders equity, as applicable.

"
Non-GAAP operating efficiency ratio  This ratio excludes certain financial items that are otherwise required under GAAP. It is calculated by dividing noninterest expense by total taxable equivalent income, after reducing both amounts by taxable equivalent income and expense attributable to noncontrolling interests and the gains noted above for applicable periods.

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"
Non-GAAP core fee income  This measure represents noninterest income, but excludes certain line items where performance is typically subject to market or other conditions beyond our control. We do not provide our outlook for the expected full year results for these excluded items, which include gains on investment securities, net, gains on derivative instruments, net, and other noninterest income items.

��
Three months ended
Year ended
Non-GAAP net income and earnings per share (Dollars in thousands, except share data)
December 31, 2014
September 30, 2014
June 30, 2014
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Net income available to common stockholders
$
58,832

$
62,995

$
50,797

$
91,301

$
58,757

$
263,925

$
215,853

Less: net losses on SVBIF Sale Transaction (1)
13,934









13,934



Tax impact from net losses on SVBIF Sale Transaction
(5,398
)








(5,398
)


Tax impact of undistributed earnings of SVBIF
2,900









2,900



Non-GAAP net income available to common stockholders
$
70,268


$
62,995


$
50,797


$
91,301


$
58,757


$
275,361


$
215,853

GAAP earnings per common share  diluted
$
1.14

$
1.22

$
1.04

$
1.95

$
1.27

$
5.31

$
4.70

Less: net losses on SVBIF Sale Transaction (1)
0.28









0.28



Tax impact from net losses on SVBIF Sale Transaction
(0.11
)








(0.11
)


Tax impact of undistributed earnings of SVBIF
0.06









0.06



Non-GAAP earnings per common share  diluted
$
1.37


$
1.22


$
1.04


$
1.95


$
1.27


$
5.54


$
4.70

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding
51,528,150

51,570,771

49,044,949

46,724,812

46,431,259

49,661,547

45,943,686

(1)
Pre-tax net losses of $13.9 million on the pending sale of SVBIF are included in other noninterest income at December 31, 2014.

Three months ended
Year ended
Non-GAAP return on average assets (annualized) and average SVBFG stockholders' equity (annualized) (Dollars in thousands, except ratios)
December 31, 2014
September 30, 2014
June 30, 2014
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Net income available to common stockholders
$
58,832

$
62,995

$
50,797

$
91,301

$
58,757

$
263,925

$
215,853

Non-GAAP net income available to common stockholders
$
70,268

$
62,995

$
50,797

$
91,301

$
58,757

$
275,361

$
215,853

Average Assets
$
37,590,186

$
34,598,285

$
31,745,630

$
27,767,633

$
25,331,407

$
32,964,195

$
23,210,747

Return on average assets (annualized)
0.62
%
0.72
%
0.64
%
1.33
%
0.92
%
0.80
%
0.93
%
Non-GAAP return on average assets (annualized)
0.74

0.72

0.64

1.33

0.92

0.84

0.93

Average SVBFG stockholders' equity (annualized)
$
2,827,512

$
2,729,862

$
2,397,386

$
2,099,819

$
2,010,440

$
2,523,235

$
1,927,674

Return on average SVBFG stockholders' equity (annualized)
8.25
%
9.16
%
8.50
%
17.63
%
11.60
%
10.46
%
11.20
%
Non-GAAP return on average SVBFG stockholders' equity (annualized)
9.86

9.16

8.50

17.63

11.60

10.91

11.20



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Three months ended

Year ended
Non-GAAP noninterest income, net of noncontrolling interests (Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2014

September 30, 2014

June 30, 2014

March 31, 2014

December 31, 2013
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
GAAP noninterest income
$
167,637

$
80,167

$
14,210

$
310,225

$
238,713

$
572,239

$
673,206

Less: income (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interests, including carried interest
77,320

4,911

(35,325
)
186,718

137,833

233,624

342,904

Non-GAAP noninterest income, net of noncontrolling interests
$
90,317

$
75,256

$
49,535

$
123,507

$
100,880

$
338,615

$
330,302

Less: net losses on SVBIF Sale Transaction
13,934









13,934



Non-GAAP noninterest income, net of noncontrolling interests and excluding net losses on SVBIF Sale Transaction
$
104,251

$
75,256

$
49,535

$
123,507

$
100,880

$
352,549

$
330,302


Three months ended
Year ended
Non-GAAP core fee income (Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2014
September 30, 2014
June 30, 2014
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
GAAP noninterest income
$
167,637


$
80,167


$
14,210


$
310,225


$
238,713


$
572,239


$
673,206

Less: gains (losses) on investment securities, net
94,787

5,644

(57,320
)
223,912

163,547

267,023

419,408

Less: gains on derivative instruments, net
33,365

26,538

12,775

24,167

14,382

96,845

42,184

Less: other noninterest (loss) income
(15,861
)
(5,361
)
8,762

11,200

11,791

(1,260
)
36,139

Non-GAAP core fee income
$
55,346


$
53,346


$
49,993


$
50,946


$
48,993

$
209,631

$
175,475


Three months ended
Year ended
Non-GAAP net gains (losses) on investment securities, net of noncontrolling interests (Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2014
September 30, 2014
June 30, 2014
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
GAAP net gains (losses) on investment securities
$
94,787

$
5,644

$
(57,320
)
$
223,912

$
163,547

$
267,023

$
419,408

Less: income (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interests, including carried interest
78,225

6,757

(35,240
)
186,552

137,405

236,294

342,128

Non-GAAP net gains (losses) on investment securities, net of noncontrolling interests
$
16,562

$
(1,113
)
$
(22,080
)
$
37,360

$
26,142

$
30,729

$
77,280



23



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Three months ended
Year ended
Non-GAAP operating efficiency ratio, net of noncontrolling interests (Dollars in thousands, except ratios)
December 31, 2014
September 30, 2014
June 30, 2014
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
GAAP noninterest expense
$
189,000

$
181,989

$
173,446

$
172,436

$
168,850

$
716,871

$
621,680

Less: expense attributable to noncontrolling interests
5,536

4,743

5,267

3,321

3,697

18,867

12,714

Non-GAAP noninterest expense, net of noncontrolling interests
$
183,464

$
177,246

$
168,179

$
169,115

$
165,153

$
698,004

$
608,966

GAAP net interest income
$
234,737

$
220,565

$
204,965

$
196,328

$
186,998

$
856,595

$
697,344

Adjustments for taxable equivalent basis
417

416

427

429

430

1,689

1,724

Non-GAAP taxable equivalent net interest income
$
235,154

$
220,981

$
205,392

$
196,757

$
187,428

$
858,284

$
699,068

Less: income (losses) attributable to noncontrolling interests
21

9

(5
)
8

13

33

76

Non-GAAP taxable equivalent net interest income, net of noncontrolling interests
$
235,133

$
220,972

$
205,397

$
196,749

$
187,415

$
858,251

$
698,992

GAAP noninterest income
$
167,637

$
80,167

$
14,210

$
310,225

$
238,713

$
572,239

$
673,206

Non-GAAP noninterest income, net of noncontrolling interests and excluding net losses on SVBIF Sale Transaction
104,251

75,256

49,535

123,507

100,880

352,549

330,302

GAAP total revenue
$
402,374

$
300,732

$
219,175

$
506,553

$
425,711

$
1,428,834

$
1,370,550

Non-GAAP taxable equivalent revenue, net of noncontrolling interests and excluding net losses on SVBIF Sale Transaction
$
339,384

$
296,228

$
254,932

$
320,256

$
288,295

$
1,210,800

$
1,029,294

GAAP operating efficiency ratio
46.97
%
60.52
%
79.14
%
34.04
%
39.66
%
50.17
%
45.36
%
Non-GAAP, net of noncontrolling interests and excluding net losses on SVBIF Sale Transaction operating efficiency ratio
54.06

59.83

65.97

52.81

57.29

57.65

59.16



Non-GAAP non-marketable and other securities, net of noncontrolling interests (Dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2014
September 30, 2014
June 30, 2014
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
GAAP non-marketable and other securities
$
1,728,888

$
1,703,550

$
1,757,235

$
1,770,456

$
1,595,494

Less: amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
1,216,343

1,200,903

1,265,651

1,277,204

1,115,525

Non-GAAP non-marketable and other securities, net of noncontrolling interests
$
512,545

$
502,647

$
491,584

$
493,252

$
479,969


SVB Financial Group tangible common equity, tangible assets and risk-weighted assets (Dollars in thousands, except ratios)
December 31, 2014
September 30, 2014
June 30, 2014
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
GAAP SVBFG stockholders equity
$
2,817,762

$
2,721,957

$
2,675,739

$
2,094,000

$
1,966,270

Tangible common equity
$
2,817,762

$
2,721,957

$
2,675,739

$
2,094,000

$
1,966,270

GAAP total assets
$
39,344,640

$
36,041,007

$
33,309,016

$
29,711,039

$
26,417,189

Tangible assets
$
39,344,640

$
36,041,007

$
33,309,016

$
29,711,039

$
26,417,189

Risk-weighted assets
$
21,845,473

$
19,482,333

$
18,429,007

$
17,199,987

$
16,901,501

Tangible common equity to tangible assets
7.16
%
7.55
%
8.03
%
7.05
%
7.44
%
Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets
12.90

13.97

14.52

12.17

11.63


Silicon Valley Bank tangible common equity, tangible assets and risk-weighted assets (Dollars in thousands, except ratios)
December 31, 2014
September 30, 2014
June 30, 2014
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Tangible common equity
$
2,402,729

$
2,324,461

$
2,284,663

$
1,737,916

$
1,639,024

Tangible assets
$
37,611,291

$
34,363,687

$
31,634,882

$
28,012,627

$
24,854,119

Risk-weighted assets
$
21,544,831

$
19,144,527

$
18,059,726

$
16,895,389

$
16,612,870

Tangible common equity to tangible assets
6.39
%
6.76
%
7.22
%
6.20
%
6.59
%
Tangible common equity to risk-weighted assets
11.15

12.14

12.65

10.29

9.87


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