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BOK Financial

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FY2002 Annual Report · BOK Financial
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BOK Financial Corporation's goal is to be the financial institution of  first choice in our chosen 
markets. By delivering our best to our customers, employees. and communities, we d l 1  maximize 
long term value for our shareholders. 

WE  VALUE  OUR  P E O P L E  

WE  VALUE  OUR  CUSTOMERS 

WE  ARE  COMMITTED TO  THE  COMMUNITIES WE  SERVE 

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C.  Fred Ball, Jr, 
Chdimim R CEO 
Hank olTexq hA 

Sharon J. Bell 
\$anaging Partner 
Rnger; & Pel1 

Peter C. Boylan, Ill 
Pmident CEO R Director 
Likrty Rroadband heractive 'IT 

Joseph E. Cappy 
Clrainnzi, President 8. CEO 
Dollar Tlirifw .4utomoliw Group 

Luke R. Corbea 
Chammi & CEO 
Kerr-McGe Corpomion 

William E. Durren 
Senior Chairman 
American Fidelity Carp. 

James 0. Goodvcin 
Chef  Executive Officer 
The Oklahoma Eagle 
Publishing Cumpaiiy, Inc. 1J.C 

Right Leadership 
BOK Financial Board of Directors 

Robert ti. Greer 
Vice Chainnan 
Hank dTexa5, N.A. 

David E  GrifGn 
President & General Manager 
Griffin Telnlsion, 112 

k'.  Bums Hugis 
Vice Chailllldn 
HOti Financial Corporation and 
Baik  of Oklahoma, N  ti. 

Eugene A. Harris 
Executive Vice Pmident 
BOK  Finaicial Coqioratioii and 
Uaik of Okidionia. U i i  
Howard E. Janaen 
Poniier President & CEO 
T'illimc  Communicathins 

E. Carey Joullian, lV 
President & CEO 
Yustang Fuel Cnq~oration 

tieoqe B. Kaiser 
Chainimi 
BOK  Financial Corporatiorr and 
Rank of  Oklahoma. '4  A. 

David L.  Kyle 
Chairman, I'resllent  & CEO 
ONEOK. Inc 

Robert J. LaFortune 
Personal Ini~itinents 

Philip C. Lauinger, Jr. 
Chaimiaii &CEO 
Lauinger Publishing Co. 

John C. Lopez 
Chairman R CEO 
Inpope/ Foods. Inc. 

Stanley A. Iybarger 
President & CEO 
K0)K  Financial Corporation aid 
h l k  Of Oklahoma, K.A 

Steven J. Malcolm 
Chaininn, P w i h t  & CEO 
Villiams 

Paula Marshall-Chapman 
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Eama Companies 

F r d  A. McPhenon 
R a i d  Chairn~dn & CEO 
tiemMcGe Corporation 

Stsen E. Moore 
Chairman. President R CEO 
OGE b e r m  Cnrp. 

J. L a r ~  Nichols 
Chairman. President R CEO 
Devon Energy Coqoratioii 

Robert L. Parker, Sr, 
Chairman of  the Bud 
Parker Drilling Company 

James A.  Robinson 
Personal 1iivestnient.s 

L. Francis Rooney, III 
Chairman and CEO 
Manhami ~OIlStNCtiOIl COmpan) 
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Pmldent 
Foreman IllvesLllient filnitdl LLC 

 
Right values. Right strategies, Right results. The theme of  this year's annual report to shareholders seems fitting as we  look 
back at our past achievements and ahead to anticipated successes on behalf  of  our stockholders: customers and employees. Since 
the compan)T's inception 12 years agol our aim at BOK Financial Corporation has been to produce consistently superior returns for 
investors, To  do this we  have utilized strategies that promote growth at home, expansion into high-gro%Th markets, superior service 
to middle market commercial clients and a dive%  revenue base to help us succeed through economic cycles. 

At no time in the company's histoy has the prudence of  our approach been more evident than in 2002, when we  reported 

record net income of  $150 million, an increase of  29 percent over the previous year. Yet, behind all of  our strategies and 
accomplishments are core beliefs that govern what we  do and how we  think, year in and year out. Simply put. our values dictate 
that we do things right. 

We  take a discreet, forthright approach in applying accounting rules and standards to ensure our financial reports accurately 
and fairly represent the financial condition of  the company. We  manage our resources and base our decisions on sound ethical and 
legal principles. Our outlook is evident in the caliber of  our hoard of  directors, the experience and expertise of  our management 
team and the talent and dedication of  front-line employees who are ultimately responsible for our achievements. 

The BOK  Financial board of  directors consists of  veteran business professionals aud corporate and conimuniv leaden whose 
integrig expertise and business acumen set the tone for our success. Our managers demonstrate seasoned, insightful judgment to 
devise and execute progressive strategies. Our employees' dedication to quality and innovation is second to none. 

Our values will can' us fornard as we continue to  implement far-sighted strategies that produce solid perforinance across-the- 

board--even  during economic slowdowns. Despite the soft economy, our diluted earnings per share in 2002 rose 27 percent, to 
$2.48. Total loans grew 10 percent and deposits 18 percent, contributing to gronth in net jnterest revenue of 12 percent 
Altogether, total revenue rose  18 percent. Non-interest revenue from fees and commissions comprised 41 percent of  revenue 
when excluding gains from sales of  securities and derivatives. That puts our diversification of  revenue well ahead of  comparable 
banking companies. 

Total assets increased 10 percent to $12.2 billion, and loans rose to $6.9 billion, with the company experiencing growth in 
commercial loans, commercial real estate loans and residential mortgage loans. Our loan grouqh was aided by the acquisition of 
Bank of  Tanglewood in Houston and the opening of  a Denver loan production office, which enhanced the portfolio by $132 million 
and $65 million. respectively. Deposits were $8.1 billion at year-end, and deposit growth enabled us to fund asset growth and reduce 
borrowed funds by  $198 million. 

In the securities portfolio. our strategy of  investing for total return served us well in 2002. Gains from the sales of  securities and 

derivatives generated revenue of  $65 million, up $38 million from 2001. Total gains included $26 million from a hedge program 
designed to offset the volatility in the market value of  our mortgage servicing rights (MSR). The MSR impairment and associated 
amortization cosb have increased because of  the high volume of  mortgage refinancing during times of record low interest rates. 
BOK Financial adopted a new accounting standard in 2002 that discontinued amortization of  goodwill, but even if the 
standard had been effective during 2001, income growth in 2002 would haire been 22 percent over the previous year. When  the MSR 
accounting charge and the sales of  securities and derivatives from both 2001 and 2002 are excluded. the company produced 18 
percent growth in net income. 

Asset  quality continued to be evident in 2002 as key measures remained lhrell ahead of  peer banks with assets from $7 billion to 
$20 billion. Nonperforining assets to period-end loans remained relatively steady at 0.84 percent while loan loss reserves were 1.72 
percent of  period-end loans? compared with  1.59 percent for our peers. Net charge-offs to average loans declined to 0.33 percent for 
the year from 0.35 percent while the a\'erage for our peers was 0. j7 percent. 

This pear, we  are committed to achieving more success with the expansion in Houston, where we  also opened new locations 
over the past year. The success of  our loan production office in Denver is providing us with a solid pla~orm for exploring a full- 
senice banking presence in that fast-growing metropolitan area. 

ui'e  remain confident that our sound strategies backed by  the right values will  continue to produce solid results Through it all, 

we will  continue to value our people, our customers and the communities we serve as we  cary out our mission of  generating 
optimal long-term returns for our shareholders, 

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e o   e B.  Kaiser 

Chairinan 

Stanley A!Lybarg& 
President and Chief Executive  Officer 

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ENHANCE OKLAHOMA LEADERSHIP 

Over the past five years, south klsa and the adjacent suburb of Jenks 1nv-e experienced a surge of  residential construction 
and commercial development. To serve the bustling area, Branch Manager Cathy Wilson and her staff opened the doors in October 
on a new Bank of  Oklahoma location that brings service even  closer to our customers. In just over two months, new deposits and 
loans there exceeded targets by 96 percent and 162 percent, respectively. A new branch in a growing area is but one example of  our 
resolve to remain the dominant bank in our original market. 

During the past decade, we emerged as the clear financial services leader in Oklahomawhile our chief rivals sold to large 
out-of-state banks with distant, impersonal customer sentice. wie offered tiationally competitive products with the personal touch 
of  a community bank, an approach that continues to appeal to businesses and consumers. As  a result of our commitment, Bank of 
Oklahoma has 12 percent of  the state's total deposits and an estimated 27 percent of  commercial loans, according to SNL 
DataSourw. That compares with 6 percent of  deposits and 7 percent of  commercial loans fur our nearest competitors. In Tulsa 
County alone, we  have an estimated 50 percent of  the commercial lending market. In Oklahoma Couny, which includes 
Oklahoma City, our coinmercial lending market share has grown to almost 24 percent. 

1ve have 68 full-service locations statewide, including community banks serving Bartlesville, Enid, Eufaula. Grove, Mcillester. 
Muskogee, Newkirk, Ponca City and Sand Springs. But we  refuse to take our Oklahoma lead for granted. Growth in middle market 
commercial and small business lending remained major priorities in 2002) and we  were able to grow total loans 7 percent, 
despite a slowdown in the overall market. \Ve  introduced check cards with logos of  the Llniversiv of  Oklahoma and Oklahoma 
State University, which remain popular with customers. Our customers also enjoyed our new Overdraft Privilege"" service on 
checking accounts. 

In 200& record low interest rates accelerated loan grow$h at BOk Mortgage. which does business in sir states. The company 
remains the leading provider of  residential mortgages in Oklahoma, accounting for a major portion of  statewide originations. In 
Tulsa County, the mortgage company enjoyed an estimated 22 percent share of  all loan fundin9 among the Top 20 lenders, 
according to public filings. And  in 2002 we  continued to make strides in Oklahoma Civ, where Vice  President Shecyl Eastwood 
heads up  a team of  lenders dedicated to expanding market share already estimated at 20 percent. 

Bank of  Oklahoma udl continue to offer convenience, a broader array of  products and services and small business and 

commercial lending initiatives to fuel our growth and enhance our leadership. 

In 2002, CEO Rich Jochetz and his shareholders at Bank of  'Tanglewood were at a crossroads after six years of  rapid growth 
into a $236 million institution catering to affluent Houstonians and their businesses. The bank could invest millions to introduce 
additional services and open new locations to keep pace-or 
successful group of bankers to take the latter course, and the acquisition of  Bank of  Tanglewood and its merger with Bank of  Texas 
marked the latest milestone in our strategic espansion into high-growth metropolitan areas in neighboring states. 

find the right merger partner. BOK Financial persuaded this 

We  formed Bank of  Texas in 1997 from  acquisitions in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and launched Bank of  Tesas-Houston 

with the purchase of  CNBT Bancshares in 2001. Our efforts have allowed us to compete in hvo of  the country's most vibrant 
markets Both Dallas-Fort Worth and Greater Houston had more than 25 percent population growth during the  1990s and now 
have more than 11 million  residents combined. Median incomes are well above the national average. 

We  have acquired established, well-managed institutions, then formed a solid foundation for new growth by combining 
community banking expertise with a desirable local brand name and our strengths in middle market lending, trust and private 
financial services. 

To run our operations, we recruited and retained talented, experienced bankers with strong local roots. Jochetz is now 
president of  Bank of  Texas-Houston and; Ralph Williams, formerly of  CNBT, is the Houston chairman. Both work in concert with 
Barry Kelly, executive vice president over corporate banking in the Houston market. 

Growth didn't stop with acquisitions. Wile we  have acquired assets of  $1.5 billion in Texas, we  have added another $900 
inillion  in new business as we  successfully marketed our products and services. We added locations in 2002, including one in the 
Dallas suburb of  Plano and two in Greater Houston. Bank of  Texas has 28 locations; including 12 in the Houston area. 

We  continue to look for new opportunities in other markets, We formed Bank of  Albuquerque in  1998 and continue to 
experience healthy growth in  a metro area that accounts for almost half of  New Mexico's economic output. In 2002, Bank of 
Oklahoma opened a loan production office in Denver headed by  Senior Vice  President Tom Foncannon. At  year-end, we  had $65 
million in loans outstanding, and by January 31, that had grown to more than $100 million. Greater success is expected as we 
forge ahead with plans to establish a full banking presence in the Denver area, the economic and business hub of  Colorado and 
home to more than 2  million residents. 

Bank of Texas-Dallas President Toni Swiley keeps his eye on a potentially huge prize in the Dah-Fort Worth Mekopk-more 
than 3,000 companies v&h revenue from $10 million to $750 million, according to Dun & Bradstreet. 'The bank focuses on about 400 of 
those, but Swiley and Bank of  Texas Chairman and CEO Fred Ball know there's plenly of  new business to be won as more middle market 
companies feel alienated frum merging mega banks Bank of  Texas specializes in exceptional customer senice that gives business 
executives easy access to xcount officers and the banks senior management. 

Big bank consolidation over the past decade created a void in the crucial middle market, where entrepreneurial companies are in 

need of  responsive bankers. Utilizing the skills we  honed financing emerging companies in Oklahoma and Arkansas, BOK Financial 
implemented a strategy of  catering to the commercial middle market as we formed new banks and expanded into high-growth markets 
in neighboring states. 

In Dallas-Fort Worth and Greater Houston, the commercial lending outlook is especially promising. Thousands of  companies in the 

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex contribute to a gross domestic product of  more than $250 billion, 19th largest compared with the worlds 
nations. Grater Houston's GDP is approaching $245 billion and its middle market compmies seek penonal balking relationships. 
Despite an economic slowdown in 2002, commercial loan growth attributable to uur Texas operations rose more than 11 percent. 

In 2002, we made big strides in New Mexico, where there are considerable opportunities in small business and middle market 

lending. Bank of  Albuquerque is competing successfully against the comhy's largest banks by attracting top bank_ng talent and new 
customer relationships. Commercial loans grew 31 percent in 2002, with commercial real estate loans up 10 percent and total loans 
rising 17percent, tu $524 million. Bank of Albuquerquewas formedin 1998 when wepptlrchased 17 branch locations from Bank of 
America with combined loans valued at $172 million. In addition to establishing a fullservice location in Santa Fe, the bank since its 
founding has recruited the top commercial bankers in the market fmm larger competitors, forming a premier lending group under the 
direction of  Chairman and CEO Greg Symons and President Paul Sowards. 

We  continue to establish new relationships in Northwest Arkansas and in Oklahoma, where we  are already the dominant force 

in the commercial middle market. We  are also attracting additional customen by cross-selling loans, treasuq senfces and 
international banking. Especially appealing are innovative products such as Treasuy Semices' new Netconnect Internet senrice that 
allows customers to  instantly initiate transactions. All these efforts continue to demonstrate our superior semice to :he middle 
market wherever we  do business. 

For Senior Vice President Pave Sharpe and his staff at 'ItansFund, rapid  grow^ has become more the rule than the exception. 

TransFund started as a sniall, proprietay ATM  nehvork in Tulsa in  1976, but i6 growth ha? been especially vibrant since we 
embarked on a strategy six yeas ago to expand into neighboring states. 

In 2002: TransFund emerged as the  12th largest electronic funds transfer (EFT) network in the country with transaction 
volumes in a nine-state area surpassing 100 million for the first time and the number of  cardholders exceeding 1.6 million. Visa 
check card transactions rose 27 percent for the year, and overall transactions were up  18 percent. That capped transaction volume 
growth of  146 percent over five years with merchant card processing climbing  192 percent. 

TransFund is an important part of  BOK Financial's strategy of  dereloping fee-generating business lines that enable the 
company to expand earnings through economic cycles. In 2002> revenue from fees and commissions grew 12 percent over 2001 
and accounted for 41 percent of  revenue when excluding gains on sales of  securities and derivatives. That compares with a 30 
percent average for banks in our peer group. 

TransFuiid also outperformed the industry  according to Thomson's 2003 EFT survey comparing March  2002 to hlarch 2001. 

Our volumes were up 19 percent versus an industry average of  15 percent. Sharpe and his staff served 325 financial institutions, 
gaining ground in spite of  the financial industry's ongoing consolidation 

Our Trust Division dates from the founding in 1918 of  Oklahoma's first trust company and continues to pioneer revenue- 
generating products  Senior Vice President J o h n  Schaub, manager of  Institutional and Employee Benefits Trust in Rlsa, sees 
first-hand the role that innovative products play in meeting our customers' needs. I&EH initiated a self-directed 401(k) plan that 
allows participants to allocate their assets among mutual funds and individual stocks and bonds. This flexibility has special 
appeal to law firms, medical clinics and other professional businesses where a high percentage of  participants are motivated to 
manage their own investments. In 2002, additional self-directed plans contributed to an overall increase in 401(k)  plans of  almost 
10 percent. New self-directed plans brought in $165 million in assets and more than  $460,000 in additional revenue in 2002. 

Our diverse non-interest revenue base also includes fees and commissions from other trust seivices, deposit services, mortgage 

and international banking, cash management, and brokerage and trading. In fact, revenue grew 32 percent in  2002 from service 
charges and fees on deposit accounts and increased 24 percent at our BOX: Inc. broker/dealer subsidiay. International fee 
revenue wa up 21 percent with strong growth along all product lines and new business from our Exporters' Plussm document 
preparation service. BOK Financial remains committed to introducing innovative products and services that enhance and diversify 
our revenue bas and support our growth. 

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Deposits in billions 

Our values and strategies would be  of  little consequence if  they didn't produce right results for our stakeholders. We  again 
demonstrated in 2002 that right results emanate from consistently applied strategies based  on values that promote progress and 
growth on a solid foundation of business ethics and financial integrity. 

Net income of  $150 million for the year ~  highest in the company's history ~ 

resulted from accomplishments by many 

individuals, all working under the umbrella of  our corporate goals. Despite margin pressure and a generally sluggish environment 
during 2002. we achieved growth by most measures: assets, loans, deposits, net interest revenue, fees and commissions and 
earnings per share. 

Our vision for 2003 looks remarkably similar to our past. In spite of  the challenges of  an economic slowdown and 
international uncertainty, we  look for new growth in 2003 and beyond. We will continue to follow the four prirnar?, strategies 
outlined in this report, and we uill pursue excellence in all that we do. For our shareholders, customers and employees, the 
combination of  these right strategies supported by right values will continue to produce results that are right on the money. 

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