First Horizon Releases 2019 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results
Company delivers strong performance and solid earnings after ‘transformative’ year
2019 results include profitable balance sheet growth, countercyclical business benefit and effective capital deployment
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE: FHN) today announced its 2019 fourth quarter and full year financial results. The company ended a year of high returns and strong growth by announcing a merger of equals agreement with IBERIABANK Corporation and an agreement to acquire 30 branches. Fourth quarter 2019 reported earnings per share were $.37; adjusted earnings per share were $.471.
“First Horizon had a transformative year and delivered strong performance in 2019. Our momentum continued into the fourth quarter as we achieved higher returns, improved profitability, balance sheet growth, and stable credit quality,” said Bryan Jordan, chairman and CEO of First Horizon. “In 2019, we delivered on synergies created by the Capital Bank merger. Those successes provide a solid roadmap for our planned merger of equals with IBERIABANK and the acquisition of an additional 30 branches located in attractive markets in North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia. Looking ahead, I remain confident in our ability to continue to deliver on our strategic priorities, build shareholder value and serve even more customers and communities across the South.”
2019 Full Year Financial Highlights
| Diluted EPS /Adjusted EPS1$1.38 / $1.66 | ROA /Adjusted ROA11.08% / 1.30% | ROCE /Adjusted ROCE19.60% / 11.59% | ROTCE1 /Adjusted ROTCE114.71% / 17.60% |
Additional highlights from the year include:
- Full year diluted EPS of $1.38 in 2019 compared to full year diluted EPS of $1.65 in 2018; 2018 results driven by a $212.9 million gain from sale of Visa shares
- Full year adjusted EPS1 of $1.66 in 2019, up from full year adjusted EPS1 of $1.41 in 2018; the increase was due to strong loan and deposit growth, strong expense control, and significant improvement in the fixed income segment
- Profitable balance sheet growth driven by loan and deposit growth in key markets and specialty areas
- Regional bank average loan growth of 9% and deposit growth of 9% compared to 2018, enhanced by the successful implementation of the merger with Capital Bank
- Countercyclical businesses help offset challenging rate environment with Fixed Income revenue up 52% and loans to mortgage companies up 133%
- Efficiency ratio improved by ~460bps, compared to 2018
- Effective capital deployment supporting loan growth, acquisitions, share buybacks and dividends; total payout of 70%
Fourth Quarter 2019 Highlights
| Diluted EPS /Adjusted EPS1$.37/ $.47 | ROA /Adjusted ROA11.12% / 1.40% | ROCE /Adjusted ROCE19.97% / 12.52% | ROTCE1 /Adjusted ROTCE115.03% / 18.88% |
- Diluted EPS of $.37 up 6% from $.35 in 3Q19, and adjusted EPS1 of $.47 up 9% from $.43 in 3Q19, due to higher revenue, good expense discipline, and profitable balance sheet growth
- Total revenue up 5% compared to 3Q19, driven by NII growth and higher fee income
- Fixed Income ADR up 7% compared to 3Q19
- Decrease in net charge-offs
- Declared $.14 per common share quarterly dividend which was paid on Jan. 2, 2020
- Asset quality remained stable for the quarter
1These are non-GAAP numbers that are reconciled to reported GAAP numbers in the non-GAAP table that follows
Consolidated HighlightsQuarterly/Annually, Unaudited
| 4Q19 Changes vs. | Twelve Months Ended | 2019 vs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | 4Q19 | 3Q19 | 4Q18 | 3Q19 | 4Q18 | 2019 | 2018 | 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income Statement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income | $ | 311,393 | $ | 300,676 | $ | 302,512 | 4 | % | 3 | % | $ | 1,210,187 | $ | 1,220,317 | (1 | ) | % | |||||||||||||
| Noninterest income | 183,307 | 171,735 | 110,274 | 7 | % | 66 | % | 654,080 | 722,788 | (10 | ) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 494,700 | 472,411 | 412,786 | 5 | % | 20 | % | 1,864,267 | 1,943,105 | (4 | ) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses | 10,000 | 15,000 | 6,000 | (33 | ) | % | 67 | % | 47,000 | 7,000 | NM | |||||||||||||||||||
| Noninterest expense | 327,447 | 307,672 | 281,932 | 6 | % | 16 | % | 1,231,603 | 1,221,996 | 1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 157,253 | 149,739 | 124,854 | 5 | % | 26 | % | 585,664 | 714,109 | (18 | ) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 35,970 | 35,796 | 24,049 | * | 50 | % | 133,291 | 157,602 | (15 | ) | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 121,283 | 113,943 | 100,805 | 6 | % | 20 | % | 452,373 | 556,507 | (19 | ) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 2,910 | 2,883 | 2,910 | 1 | % | * | 11,465 | 11,465 | * | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock dividends | 1,550 | 1,550 | 1,550 | * | * | 6,200 | 6,200 | * | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income available to common shareholders | $ | 116,823 | $ | 109,510 | $ | 96,345 | 7 | % | 21 | % | $ | 434,708 | $ | 538,842 | (19 | ) | % | |||||||||||||
| NIM | 3.26 | % | 3.21 | % | 3.38 | % | 2 | % | (4 | ) | % | 3.28 | % | 3.45 | % | (5 | ) | % | ||||||||||||
| Diluted Shares | 313,353 | 313,805 | 323,885 | * | (3 | ) | % | 315,657 | 327,445 | (4 | ) | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Balance Sheet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Loans | $ | 30,706,319 | $ | 30,016,388 | $ | 27,154,643 | 2 | % | 13 | % | $ | 29,188,638 | $ | 27,213,828 | 7 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Average Deposits | 32,777,047 | 32,371,398 | 31,847,754 | 1 | % | 3 | % | 32,403,048 | 30,903,092 | 5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Average Assets | 42,885,790 | 41,940,901 | 40,302,528 | 2 | % | 6 | % | 41,744,264 | 40,225,459 | 4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Average Common Equity | 4,648,813 | 4,571,286 | 4,339,643 | 2 | % | 7 | % | 4,529,844 | 4,226,474 | 7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| NM - Not meaningful | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * Amount is less than one percent. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated 4Q19 highlights include:
- NII up 4% compared to 3Q19 due to higher loan accretion and lower funding costs, somewhat offset by the negative impact of interest rates on loans (including LIBOR and Prime)
- Net interest margin (NIM) increased to 3.26% from 3.21% in 3Q19; increase due to the same factors affecting NII
- Average loan growth of 2% and average deposit growth of 1% compared to 3Q19
Regional Banking HighlightsQuarterly/Annually, Unaudited
| 4Q19 Changes vs. | Twelve Months Ended | 2019 vs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | 4Q19 | 3Q19 | 4Q18 | 3Q19 | 4Q18 | 2019 | 2018 | 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regional Banking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income | $ | 310,696 | $ | 302,370 | $ | 298,288 | 3 | % | 4 | % | $ | 1,196,318 | $ | 1,197,471 | * | |||||||||||||||
| Noninterest income | 89,553 | 85,776 | 70,003 | 4 | % | 28 | % | 329,834 | 311,763 | 6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 400,249 | 388,146 | 368,291 | 3 | % | 9 | % | 1,526,152 | 1,509,234 | 1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for loan losses | 14,369 | 20,472 | 8,488 | (30 | ) | % | 69 | % | 66,059 | 24,643 | NM | |||||||||||||||||||
| Noninterest expense | 202,967 | 193,250 | 206,001 | 5 | % | (1 | ) | % | 789,033 | 826,262 | (5 | ) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | $ | 182,913 | $ | 174,424 | $ | 153,802 | 5 | % | 19 | % | $ | 671,060 | $ | 658,329 | 2 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Balance Sheet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Loans | $ | 29,721,827 | $ | 28,958,093 | $ | 25,877,397 | 3 | % | 15 | % | $ | 28,092,243 | $ | 25,784,941 | 9 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Average Deposits | 30,413,210 | 30,044,382 | 28,315,862 | 1 | % | 7 | % | 30,002,759 | 27,604,091 | 9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| NM - Not meaningful | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * Amount is less than one percent. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Regional Banking 4Q19 highlights include:
- Average loans grew 3% from 3Q19 due to increases in C&I and specialty areas, with particular strength in loans to mortgage companies; average deposits grew 1% from 3Q19
- NII up 3% compared to 3Q19 from higher loan accretion and commercial loan growth
- Fee income up 4% compared to 3Q19
Fixed Income Highlights Quarterly/Annually, Unaudited
| 4Q19 Changes vs. | Twelve Months Ended | 2019 vs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | 4Q19 | 3Q19 | 4Q18 | 3Q19 | 4Q18 | 2019 | 2018 | 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed Income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest income | $ | 7,233 | $ | 5,309 | $ | 9,011 | 36 | % | (20 | ) | % | $ | 26,044 | $ | 35,753 | (27 | ) | % | ||||||||||||
| Noninterest income | 81,185 | 77,809 | 39,678 | 4 | % | NM | 278,423 | 164,769 | 69 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 88,418 | 83,118 | 48,689 | 6 | % | 82 | % | 304,467 | 200,522 | 52 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Noninterest expense | 62,329 | 67,787 | 46,516 | (8 | ) | % | 34 | % | 236,660 | 189,373 | 25 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | $ | 26,089 | $ | 15,331 | $ | 2,173 | 70 | % | NM | $ | 67,807 | $ | 11,149 | NM | ||||||||||||||||
| NM - Not meaningful | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fixed Income 4Q19 highlights include:
- ADR of $1.1 million, compared to ADR of $994 thousand in 3Q19, up 7% with growth across multiple trading desks
- Steeper yield curve and market volatility favorably impacted 4Q19 activity
- Other product revenue up 9% from 3Q19 to $15.4 million
Capital and Liquidity HighlightsQuarterly/Annually, Unaudited
| 4Q19 Changes vs. | |||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Millions) | 4Q19 | 3Q19 | 4Q18 | 3Q19 | 4Q18 | ||||||||||||
| Capital and Liquidity Highlights | |||||||||||||||||
| Common dividends declared | $ | 43.5 | $ | 43.5 | $ | 38.4 | * | 13 | % | ||||||||
| Preferred dividends declared | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | * | * | ||||||||||||
| Share repurchases | — | 28.2 | 80.5 | NM | NM | ||||||||||||
| Capital Ratios (a) | |||||||||||||||||
| Common Equity Tier 1 | 9.20 | % | 9.01 | % | 9.77 | % | |||||||||||
| Tier 1 | 10.15 | % | 9.97 | % | 10.8 | % | |||||||||||
| Total Capital | 11.22 | % | 11.01 | % | 11.94 | % | |||||||||||
| Leverage | 9.04 | % | 9.05 | % | 9.09 | % | |||||||||||
| (a) Regulatory capital ratios calculated under the Basel III risk-based capital rules as phased-in; current quarter is an estimate. | |||||||||||||||||
| NM - Not meaningful | |||||||||||||||||
| * Amount is less than one percent. | |||||||||||||||||
Capital and Liquidity 4Q19 highlights include:
- Declared quarterly common dividend of $.14 per share in 4Q19; dividend payout of 37%
- CET1 grew to 9.20% in 4Q19 up from 9.01% in 3Q19
- No share repurchases in 4Q19 due to the pending merger of equals with IBERIABANK
Asset Quality HighlightsQuarterly/Annually, Unaudited
| 4Q19 Changes vs. | ||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars in Thousands) | 4Q19 | 3Q19 | 4Q18 | 3Q19 | 4Q18 | |||||||||||||
| Asset Quality Highlights | ||||||||||||||||||
| Allowance for loan losses | $ | 200,307 | $ | 193,149 | $ | 180,424 | 4 | % | 11 | % | ||||||||
| Allowance / loans % | 0.64 | % | 0.62 | % | 0.66 | % | ||||||||||||
| Net Charge-offs | $ | 2,842 | $ | 14,600 | $ | 11,535 | (81 | ) | % | (75 | ) | % | ||||||
| Net charge-offs % | 0.04 | % | 0.19 | % | 0.17 | % | ||||||||||||
| Nonperforming Loans (a) | $ | 162,165 | $ | 172,495 | $ | 147,749 | (6 | ) | % | 10 | % | |||||||
| NPL % | 0.52 | % | 0.55 | % | 0.54 | % | ||||||||||||
| 30+ delinquencies | $ | 57,911 | $ | 70,675 | $ | 75,164 | (18 | ) | % | (23 | ) | % | ||||||
| 30+ delinquencies % | 0.19 | % | 0.23 | % | 0.27 | % | ||||||||||||
| (a) Excludes loans held-for-sale. | ||||||||||||||||||
Asset Quality 4Q19 highlights include:
- Decrease in net charge-offs compared to 3Q19 largely driven by the Regional Banking commercial portfolio
- NPLs within the Regional Banking and Non-strategic portfolios decreased $5.6 million and $4.8 million compared to 3Q19, respectively, primarily driven by improvements in the consumer real estate portfolios
- 30+ delinquencies decreased 18% compared to 3Q19, and 23% compared to 4Q18
Use of Non-GAAP MeasuresSeveral financial measures in this release are non-GAAP, meaning they are not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the U.S. The non-GAAP items presented in this release are adjusted earnings per share ("EPS"), adjusted return on average common equity (“ROCE”), return on tangible common equity ("ROTCE"), adjusted ROTCE, and adjusted return on average assets ("ROA"). These profitability measures are reported to First Horizon’s management and directors through various internal reports. First Horizon’s management believes these measures are relevant to understanding the financial results of First Horizon and its business segments. Non-GAAP measures are not formally defined by GAAP or codified in the federal banking regulations, and other entities may use calculation methods that differ from those used by First Horizon. First Horizon has reconciled each of these measures to a comparable GAAP measure below:
| FHN NON-GAAP TO GAAP RECONCILIATION | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarterly/Annually, Unaudited | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Diluted EPS | 4Q19 | 3Q19 | 2019 | 2018 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income available to common ("NIAC") (GAAP) | a | $ | 116,823 | $ | 109,510 | $ | 434,708 | $ | 538,842 | ||||||||||||
| Plus Tax effected notable items (Non-GAAP) (a) (b) | $ | 29,854 | $ | 24,497 | $ | 90,220 | $ | (78,183 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted NIAC (Non-GAAP) | b | $ | 146,677 | $ | 134,007 | $ | 524,928 | $ | 460,659 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted Shares (GAAP) | c | 313,353 | 313,805 | 315,657 | 327,445 | ||||||||||||||||
| Diluted EPS (GAAP) | a/c | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 1.38 | $ | 1.65 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted EPS (Non-GAAP) | b/c | $ | 0.47 | $ | 0.43 | $ | 1.66 | $ | 1.41 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted Return on Assets ("ROA") | 4Q19 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income ("NI") (GAAP) | $ | 121,283 | $ | 452,373 | |||||||||||||||||
| Plus Tax effected notable items (Non-GAAP) (a) (b) | $ | 29,854 | $ | 90,220 | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted NI (Non-GAAP) | $ | 151,137 | $ | 542,593 | |||||||||||||||||
| NI (quarters are annualized) (GAAP) | d | $ | 481,177 | $ | 452,373 | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted NI (quarters are annualized) (Non-GAAP) | e | $ | 599,620 | $ | 542,593 | ||||||||||||||||
| Average assets (GAAP) | f | $ | 42,885,790 | $ | 41,744,264 | ||||||||||||||||
| ROA (GAAP) | d/f | 1.12 | % | 1.08 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted ROA (Non-GAAP) | e/f | 1.40 | % | 1.30 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Return on Average Common Equity ("ROCE")/ Return on Average Tangible Common Equity ("ROTCE") | 4Q19 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
| NIAC (GAAP) | $ | 116,823 | $ | 434,708 | |||||||||||||||||
| Plus Tax effected notable items (Non-GAAP) (a) (b) | $ | 29,854 | $ | 90,220 | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted NIAC (Non-GAAP) | $ | 146,677 | $ | 524,928 | |||||||||||||||||
| NIAC (quarters are annualized) (GAAP) | g | $ | 463,483 | $ | 434,708 | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted NIAC (quarters are annualized) (Non-GAAP) | h | $ | 581,925 | $ | 524,928 | ||||||||||||||||
| Average Common Equity (GAAP) | i | $ | 4,648,813 | $ | 4,529,844 | ||||||||||||||||
| Intangible Assets (GAAP) (c) | $ | 1,566,079 | $ | 1,575,338 | |||||||||||||||||
| Average Tangible Common Equity (Non-GAAP) | j | $ | 3,082,734 | $ | 2,954,506 | ||||||||||||||||
| Plus Equity impact for notable items (d) | $ | 27,897 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Average Tangible Common Equity (non-GAAP) | k | $ | 3,082,734 | $ | 2,982,403 | ||||||||||||||||
| ROCE (GAAP) | g/i | 9.97 | % | 9.60 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted ROCE (Non-GAAP) | h/i | 12.52 | % | 11.59 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| ROTCE (Non-GAAP) | g/j | 15.03 | % | 14.71 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted ROTCE (Non-GAAP) | h/k | 18.88 | % | 17.60 | % | ||||||||||||||||
(a) 4Q19 includes $15.7 million of pre-tax acquisition-related expenses largely associated with the pending merger of equals with IBERIABANK Corporation. (“IBKC”), $11.0 million of pre-tax expense related to charitable contributions, $9.1 million of pre-tax rebranding expenses, and $1.2 million of pre-tax restructuring-related expenses associated with efficiency initiatives; 3Q19 includes $9.0 million of pre-tax acquisition-related expenses primarily associated with the Capital Bank Financial Corp. (“CBF”) acquisition, $7.8 million of pre-tax restructuring-related expenses associated with efficiency initiatives, $7.5 million net pre-tax expense related to the resolution of legal matters, $4.0 million of pre-tax negative valuation adjustments associated with derivatives related to prior sales of Visa Class B shares, and $3.1 million of pre-tax rebranding expenses, and have been adjusted using an incremental tax rate of approximately 19 percent in 4Q19 and 22 percent in 3Q19.(b) 2019 includes $39.8 million of pre-tax restructuring-related expenses associated with efficiency initiatives, $39.0 million of pre-tax acquisition-related expenses primarily associated with the pending merger of equals with IBKC and the CBF acquisition, $21.3 million of pre-tax rebranding expenses, $11.0 million of pre-tax expense related to charitable contributions, $4.0 million of pre-tax negative valuation adjustments associated with derivatives related to prior sales of Visa Class B shares, and a net $(.9) million pre-tax expense reversal related to the settlements of litigation matters; 2018 includes a $(212.9) million gain from the sale of Visa Class B Shares, $99.4 million of pre-tax acquisition-related items primarily associated with the CBF acquisition, a $(3.3) million gain on sale of a building, a $4.1 million of valuation adjustments associated with derivatives related to prior sales of Visa Class B shares, and an $8.7 million pre-tax adjustment related the return on excess fees received from Capital Bank debit card transactions, and have been adjusted using an incremental tax rate of approximately 21 percent in 2019 and 24 percent in 2018.(c) Includes goodwill and other intangible assets, net of amortization.(d) Includes the average after-tax impact of $27.9 million of notable items recognized in 2019.
Conference call
Management will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Central Time today to review earnings and performance trends. There will also be a live webcast accompanied by the slide presentation available at https://ir.fhnc.com/Event. The call and slide presentation may involve forward-looking information, including guidance.
Analysts, investors and interested parties may call toll-free starting at 8:15 a.m. CT on January 17 by dialing 888-317-6003 (if calling from the U.S.) or 412-317-6061 (if calling from outside the U.S) and entering access code 8848081. The conference call will begin at 8:30 a.m. CT.
A replay of the call will be available beginning at noon CT on January 17 until midnight CT on January 31. To listen to the replay, dial 877-344-7529 (U.S. callers) or 412-317-0088 (international callers); the access code is 10137984. A replay of the webcast will also be available at http://ir.fhnc.com/Event by midnight CT on January 17 and will be archived on the site for one year.
Disclaimers and Other Information
Forward- Looking StatementsThis communication contains forward-looking statements involving significant risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking information. Those factors include general economic and financial market conditions, including expectations of and actual timing and amount of interest rate movements including the slope of the yield curve, competition, ability to execute business plans, geopolitical developments, recent and future legislative and regulatory developments, inflation or deflation, market (particularly real estate market) and monetary fluctuations, natural disasters, customer, investor and regulatory responses to these conditions and items already mentioned in this press release, as well as critical accounting estimates and other factors described in First Horizon's annual report on Form 10-K and other recent filings with the SEC. First Horizon disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein or therein to reflect future events or developments or changes in expectations.
Important Other Information
In connection with First Horizon’s proposed merger-of-equals transaction with IBERIABANK Corporation, First Horizon has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-235757) to register the shares of First Horizon’s capital stock to be issued in connection with the proposed transaction. When effective, the registration statement will include a joint proxy statement of First Horizon and IBERIABANK which will be sent to the shareholders of First Horizon and IBERIABANK seeking their approval of the proposed transaction.
This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS OF FIRST HORIZON AND IBERIABANK ARE URGED TO READ, AS FILED TO DATE AND AS AMENDED IN THE FUTURE, THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4, THE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/ PROSPECTUS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4 AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FIRST HORIZON, IBERIABANK AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION.
Investors and shareholders will be able to obtain a free copy of the registration statement, including the joint proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other relevant documents filed with the SEC containing information about First Horizon and IBERIABANK, without charge, at the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov). Copies of the registration statement, including the joint proxy statement/prospectus, and the filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference in the joint proxy statement/prospectus can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to Clyde A. Billings Jr., First Horizon, 165 Madison, Memphis, TN 38103, telephone (901) 523-5679, or Jefferson G. Parker, IBERIABANK, 200 West Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70501, telephone (504) 310-7314.
Participants in the Solicitation
First Horizon, IBERIABANK and certain of their respective directors, executive officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction under the rules of the SEC. Information regarding First Horizon’s directors and executive officers is available in its definitive proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on March 11, 2019, and certain of its Current Reports on Form 8-K. Information regarding IBERIABANK’s directors and executive officers is available in its definitive proxy statement, which was filed with SEC on March 28, 2019, and certain of its Current Reports on Form 8-K. Other information regarding the participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the joint proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC. Free copies of these documents, when available, may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.
About First Horizon
First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE: FHN) provides financial services through First Horizon Bank, First Horizon Advisors, and FHN Financial businesses. The banking subsidiary was founded in 1864 and has the largest deposit market share in Tennessee. The company operates approximately 270 bank locations across the Southeast U.S. and 29 FHN Financial offices across the entire U.S. First Horizon Advisors wealth management group has more than 300 financial professionals and about $4.8 billion in assets under management. FHN Financial is a capital markets industry leader in fixed income sales, trading and strategies for institutional customers in the U.S. and abroad. The company is recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
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