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2013 COMERICA INCORPORATED ANNUAL REPORTA higher levelof banking .®Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. To find Comerica on Facebook, please visit www.facebook.com/ComericaCares. To follow Comerica and Comerica Bank Chief Economist Robert Dye on Twitter, go to @ComericaCares and @Comerica_Econ, respectively. Customer-centricityCollaborationIntegrityExcellenceAgilityDiversityInvolvementOur core values“WE WORK HARD TO TAKE CARE OF OUR CUSTOMERS, STRIVE TO DELIVER VALUE TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS, AND TREAT EMPLOYEES WITH THE DIGNITY AND RESPECT THEY DESERVE.”As 2013 came to a close, I reflected on our bank. We work hard to take care of our customers, strive to deliver value to our shareholders, and treat employees with the dignity and respect they deserve. By providing a higher level of banking, we raise the expectations of what a bank can be.       We understand that some of our customers work hard to build their dreams while others have already worked a lifetime to achieve them. Yet all of our customers demand one thing: the same unwavering commitment to excellence that defines their own lives. This is something we have understood for 164 years as a relationship-focused, “Main Street” bank. It is ingrained in our culture.  Through our transparency and our commitment to strong corporate governance and corporate social responsibility, we strive daily to earn your trust. That’s because integrity and trustworthiness are the cornerstones upon which successful companies are built. Our employees exemplify those beliefs as well – both on the job and in the communities where they live and work. Their commitment to service excellence and the values we as a bank hold dear are the ties that bind us together. So, with this understanding of who and what we are as a bank, I am pleased to share with you our 2013 results,as well as my thoughts on how I believe we are prepared for 2014 and beyond.2013 FINANCIAL RESULTSLETTER TO SHAREHOLDERSRALPH W. BABB JR.Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerTO OUR SHAREHOLDERS:We reported 2013 net income of $541 million, or $2.85 per share, compared to $521 million, or $2.67 per share, in 2012. The 7 percent increase in earnings per share reflected continued strong credit quality, tight expense control and customer-driven fee income growth. Average total loans in 2013 increased $1.1 billion, or 3 percent, to $44.4 billion, primarily reflecting an increase of $1.7 billion, or 7 percent, in commercial loans, partially offset by a decrease of $686 million, or 6 percent, in combined commercial mortgage and real estate construction loans. The increase in commercial loans was primarily driven by increases in National Dealer Services, general Middle Market and Energy, partially offset by decreases in Mortgage Banker Finance and Corporate Banking. Average total deposits in 2013 increased $2.2 billion, or 4 percent, to $51.7 billion, with increases in all geographic markets, and with increases of $1.4 billion, or 7 percent, in noninterest-bearing deposits and $803 million, or 3 percent, in interest-bearing deposits. Net interest income of $1.7 billion decreased by $56 million, or 3 percent, and noninterest income of $826 million increased $8 million, or 1 percent. The increase in noninterest income reflected an increase of $13 million in customer-driven fee income, partially offset by a decrease of $5 million in noncustomer-driven categories.$0.88$2.09$2.67$2.852011201020122013EARNINGS PER SHARE (DILUTED)(IN BILLIONS)TOTAL AVERAGE LOANS AND DEPOSITS20112012201020132011201020122013$39.5$43.8$49.5$51.7$40.5$40.1$43.3$44.4LOANSDEPOSITSComerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. To find Comerica on Facebook, please visit www.facebook.com/ComericaCares. To follow Comerica and Comerica Bank Chief Economist Robert Dye on Twitter, go to @ComericaCares and @Comerica_Econ, respectively. Customer-centricityCollaborationIntegrityExcellenceAgilityDiversityInvolvementOur core values“WE WORK HARD TO TAKE CARE OF OUR CUSTOMERS, STRIVE TO DELIVER VALUE TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS, AND TREAT EMPLOYEES WITH THE DIGNITY AND RESPECT THEY DESERVE.”As 2013 came to a close, I reflected on our bank. We work hard to take care of our customers, strive to deliver value to our shareholders, and treat employees with the dignity and respect they deserve. By providing a higher level of banking, we raise the expectations of what a bank can be.       We understand that some of our customers work hard to build their dreams while others have already worked a lifetime to achieve them. Yet all of our customers demand one thing: the same unwavering commitment to excellence that defines their own lives. This is something we have understood for 164 years as a relationship-focused, “Main Street” bank. It is ingrained in our culture.  Through our transparency and our commitment to strong corporate governance and corporate social responsibility, we strive daily to earn your trust. That’s because integrity and trustworthiness are the cornerstones upon which successful companies are built. Our employees exemplify those beliefs as well – both on the job and in the communities where they live and work. Their commitment to service excellence and the values we as a bank hold dear are the ties that bind us together. So, with this understanding of who and what we are as a bank, I am pleased to share with you our 2013 results,as well as my thoughts on how I believe we are prepared for 2014 and beyond.2013 FINANCIAL RESULTSLETTER TO SHAREHOLDERSRALPH W. BABB JR.Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerTO OUR SHAREHOLDERS:We reported 2013 net income of $541 million, or $2.85 per share, compared to $521 million, or $2.67 per share, in 2012. The 7 percent increase in earnings per share reflected continued strong credit quality, tight expense control and customer-driven fee income growth. Average total loans in 2013 increased $1.1 billion, or 3 percent, to $44.4 billion, primarily reflecting an increase of $1.7 billion, or 7 percent, in commercial loans, partially offset by a decrease of $686 million, or 6 percent, in combined commercial mortgage and real estate construction loans. The increase in commercial loans was primarily driven by increases in National Dealer Services, general Middle Market and Energy, partially offset by decreases in Mortgage Banker Finance and Corporate Banking. Average total deposits in 2013 increased $2.2 billion, or 4 percent, to $51.7 billion, with increases in all geographic markets, and with increases of $1.4 billion, or 7 percent, in noninterest-bearing deposits and $803 million, or 3 percent, in interest-bearing deposits. Net interest income of $1.7 billion decreased by $56 million, or 3 percent, and noninterest income of $826 million increased $8 million, or 1 percent. The increase in noninterest income reflected an increase of $13 million in customer-driven fee income, partially offset by a decrease of $5 million in noncustomer-driven categories.$0.88$2.09$2.67$2.852011201020122013EARNINGS PER SHARE (DILUTED)(IN BILLIONS)TOTAL AVERAGE LOANS AND DEPOSITS20112012201020132011201020122013$39.5$43.8$49.5$51.7$40.5$40.1$43.3$44.4LOANSDEPOSITS$32.82$34.80$36.87$39.232011201020122013BOOK VALUEPER SHARE$0.25$0.40$0.55$0.682011201020122013DIVIDENDSPER SHARE“WE CONTINUE TO POSITION OURSELVESAS OUR CUSTOMERS’ TRUSTED FINANCIAL ADVISOR AS THEY NAVIGATE THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT.”“OUR BANKING CENTERS ARE MORE GEARED TO SALES AND SERVICE, AS OPPOSED TO TRANSACTION PROCESSING. THAT’S BECAUSE OF OUR STRONG RELATIONSHIP FOCUS.”The Retail Bank is somewhat unique, as we do not employ a mass-market retail strategy. Rather, our banking centers focus on the segments we serve exceedingly well: middle market and small businesses, entrepreneurs, affluent individuals, and retail customers. Our banking centers are more geared to sales and service, as opposed to transaction processing. That’s because of our strong relationship focus. In addition to banking centers, Retail Bank delivery channels also include ATMs, as well as Web and mobile banking. With Comerica Web Banking®, customers can access Comerica’s secure Internet banking services anywhere they have Internet access. With Comerica Mobile Banking®, customers can access their accounts anywhere, anytime – right from their mobile phone. In August 2013, Comerica Bank introduced simplified checking account guides to make it easier for consumers to compare personal checking accounts at Comerica Bank with other banks. We have been increasing our Small Business customer relationships over the past several years and expect these relationships will continue to grow as the economy improves. Small businesses turn to Comerica because we understand them and are with them through all phases of an economic cycle.  We were the recipients of seven Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking in 2013 in such categories as Financial Stability and Relationship Manager Capability, and within Treasury Management Services, in the categories of Overall Satisfaction, Customer Service, and Accuracy of Operations. Wealth Management provides us with the ability to leverage Comerica’s existing customer base by bringing investment management and fiduciary solutions to our Business Bank and Retail Bank customers. Our target customers include business owners, corporate executives, multi-generational wealth, and institutions such as municipalities, hospitals, foundations and corporations. Specifically, within Wealth Management we target individuals with more than $1 million, and institutional investors with over $10 million in assets. Within Wealth Management is our Professional Trust Alliance, which we established almost 20 years ago. We have agreements with third-party broker-dealers to provide trust administration, custodial services, and investment monitoring for their clients. This business has been a significant contributor to increasing our fiduciary income. We have more than doubled the assets under management related to these alliances over the past four years. We have 18 offices throughout the nation dedicated to serving and building this business. market. Within this segment, we have considerable expertise, with products and services to meet the specific needs of auto dealers, energy businesses, technology and life sciences companies, environmental services companies, entertainment firms, and international companies, among others. The long tenure and industry expertise of our colleagues, combined with the right products and services, allow Comerica to differentiate itself in Middle Market Banking.  We were the recipients of 16 Greenwich Excellence Awards in Middle Market Banking in 2013 in such categories as Overall Satisfaction, Relationship Manager Capability, Likelihood to Recommend, and International Service, and within Treasury Management Services, in the categories of Overall Satisfaction, Accuracy of Operations, Customer Service, Sales Specialist Performance, and Product Capabilities.  We continue to be dedicated to driving fee-income growth by emphasizing the importance of cross selling. Broader and deeper customer relationships result in more loyal and profitable customers. We have a wide array of products that are designed to meet the requirements of our customers. We see commercial and government cards as key growth drivers for payment revenues. According to the July 2013 edition of the Nilson Report, Comerica is one of the leading issuers of commercial cards and the number-one issuer of prepaid cards, the latter fueled by reloadable debit cards for various state and federal government benefit programs. As such, we are positioned to capture increased card volumes.  We recently introduced a new, integrated payables platform along with other enhancements for our commercial customers and are already seeing the benefits of these investments, as business customers are placing more value on technology capabilities, especially in payments, analytics, fraud control, and mobile access. We are leveraging technology to provide the products our customers desire, while helping them to grow their bottom line.THE BUSINESS BANKRETAIL BANK AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT Credit quality remained strong in 2013. As a result, the provision for credit losses declined $33 million to $46 million in 2013. Net credit-related charge-offs decreased $97 million to $73 million. We continued to carefully manage expenses in 2013. Noninterest expenses decreased $35 million, or 2 percent in 2013, compared to a year earlier.  Our capital position continues to be strong. On January 22, 2013, and January 21, 2014, the board of directors increased the quarterly cash dividend for common stock 13 percent and 12 percent, respectively, to 17 cents and then 19 cents per share. The dividend increases reflect our strong capital position and solid financial performance. We repurchased 7.4 million shares in 2013 under our share repurchase program. Combined with dividends, we returned 76 percent of 2013 net income to shareholders. In January 2014, we filed our capital plan with the Federal Reserve, our first as a full CCAR bank. CCAR stands for the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review, an annual exercise for bank holding companies with $50 billion or more of total assets. The Federal Reserve will release its summary results in March 2014.  With respect to stock performance, the market value of our stock increased 57 percent in 2013, outperforming both the S&P 500 Index and the Keefe Bank Index, which were up 30 percent and 35 percent, respectively. The book value per share of Comerica stock increased 6 percent in 2013, compared to 2012, and was up 13 percent from 2011. At year-end 2013, we had $45.5 billion in total loans and $53.3 billion in total deposits. We also ended the year with $65.2 billion in total assets, and with 136 banking centers in Texas, 105 in California, 214 in Michigan, 18 in Arizona, and nine in Florida. Regional banks such as Comerica are in that sweet spot: big enough to be able to get things done efficiently and still offer a wide array of products and services, and small enough to be able to deliver personalized care to customers and react quickly to changing market conditions.  As a country, in 2013 we were still working our way out of the previous recession. We have been in a prolonged low-rate environment, with slow job growth, recovering housing and auto industries, and with resilient consumer spending. Business optimism remained impaired in 2013, due to economic uncertainties. These uncertainties tended to keep many businesses on the sidelines during the year, particularly when it came to making long-term investments and to hiring, as well. Customers in this environment have been de-leveraging and building cash, while also being cautiously optimistic.Within our Business Bank, we continue to position ourselves as our customers’ trusted financial advisor as they navigate the economic environment. We build deep, enduring relationships with our business customers. With our in-depth knowledge of our customers and their industries, we offer solutions that meet their distinct financial needs. At December 31, 2013, more than 70 percent of Business Bank loans are within the Middle Market category, which we define as companies with revenues generally between $20 million and $500 million. This is our “bread and butter,” as we know how to serve the credit and non-credit needs of manufacturing and service companies and many others that make up this middle $32.82$34.80$36.87$39.232011201020122013BOOK VALUEPER SHARE$0.25$0.40$0.55$0.682011201020122013DIVIDENDSPER SHARE“WE CONTINUE TO POSITION OURSELVESAS OUR CUSTOMERS’ TRUSTED FINANCIAL ADVISOR AS THEY NAVIGATE THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT.”“OUR BANKING CENTERS ARE MORE GEARED TO SALES AND SERVICE, AS OPPOSED TO TRANSACTION PROCESSING. THAT’S BECAUSE OF OUR STRONG RELATIONSHIP FOCUS.”The Retail Bank is somewhat unique, as we do not employ a mass-market retail strategy. Rather, our banking centers focus on the segments we serve exceedingly well: middle market and small businesses, entrepreneurs, affluent individuals, and retail customers. Our banking centers are more geared to sales and service, as opposed to transaction processing. That’s because of our strong relationship focus. In addition to banking centers, Retail Bank delivery channels also include ATMs, as well as Web and mobile banking. With Comerica Web Banking®, customers can access Comerica’s secure Internet banking services anywhere they have Internet access. With Comerica Mobile Banking®, customers can access their accounts anywhere, anytime – right from their mobile phone. In August 2013, Comerica Bank introduced simplified checking account guides to make it easier for consumers to compare personal checking accounts at Comerica Bank with other banks. We have been increasing our Small Business customer relationships over the past several years and expect these relationships will continue to grow as the economy improves. Small businesses turn to Comerica because we understand them and are with them through all phases of an economic cycle.  We were the recipients of seven Greenwich Excellence Awards for Small Business Banking in 2013 in such categories as Financial Stability and Relationship Manager Capability, and within Treasury Management Services, in the categories of Overall Satisfaction, Customer Service, and Accuracy of Operations. Wealth Management provides us with the ability to leverage Comerica’s existing customer base by bringing investment management and fiduciary solutions to our Business Bank and Retail Bank customers. Our target customers include business owners, corporate executives, multi-generational wealth, and institutions such as municipalities, hospitals, foundations and corporations. Specifically, within Wealth Management we target individuals with more than $1 million, and institutional investors with over $10 million in assets. Within Wealth Management is our Professional Trust Alliance, which we established almost 20 years ago. We have agreements with third-party broker-dealers to provide trust administration, custodial services, and investment monitoring for their clients. This business has been a significant contributor to increasing our fiduciary income. We have more than doubled the assets under management related to these alliances over the past four years. We have 18 offices throughout the nation dedicated to serving and building this business. market. Within this segment, we have considerable expertise, with products and services to meet the specific needs of auto dealers, energy businesses, technology and life sciences companies, environmental services companies, entertainment firms, and international companies, among others. The long tenure and industry expertise of our colleagues, combined with the right products and services, allow Comerica to differentiate itself in Middle Market Banking.  We were the recipients of 16 Greenwich Excellence Awards in Middle Market Banking in 2013 in such categories as Overall Satisfaction, Relationship Manager Capability, Likelihood to Recommend, and International Service, and within Treasury Management Services, in the categories of Overall Satisfaction, Accuracy of Operations, Customer Service, Sales Specialist Performance, and Product Capabilities.  We continue to be dedicated to driving fee-income growth by emphasizing the importance of cross selling. Broader and deeper customer relationships result in more loyal and profitable customers. We have a wide array of products that are designed to meet the requirements of our customers. We see commercial and government cards as key growth drivers for payment revenues. According to the July 2013 edition of the Nilson Report, Comerica is one of the leading issuers of commercial cards and the number-one issuer of prepaid cards, the latter fueled by reloadable debit cards for various state and federal government benefit programs. As such, we are positioned to capture increased card volumes.  We recently introduced a new, integrated payables platform along with other enhancements for our commercial customers and are already seeing the benefits of these investments, as business customers are placing more value on technology capabilities, especially in payments, analytics, fraud control, and mobile access. We are leveraging technology to provide the products our customers desire, while helping them to grow their bottom line.THE BUSINESS BANKRETAIL BANK AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT Credit quality remained strong in 2013. As a result, the provision for credit losses declined $33 million to $46 million in 2013. Net credit-related charge-offs decreased $97 million to $73 million. We continued to carefully manage expenses in 2013. Noninterest expenses decreased $35 million, or 2 percent in 2013, compared to a year earlier.  Our capital position continues to be strong. On January 22, 2013, and January 21, 2014, the board of directors increased the quarterly cash dividend for common stock 13 percent and 12 percent, respectively, to 17 cents and then 19 cents per share. The dividend increases reflect our strong capital position and solid financial performance. We repurchased 7.4 million shares in 2013 under our share repurchase program. Combined with dividends, we returned 76 percent of 2013 net income to shareholders. In January 2014, we filed our capital plan with the Federal Reserve, our first as a full CCAR bank. CCAR stands for the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review, an annual exercise for bank holding companies with $50 billion or more of total assets. The Federal Reserve will release its summary results in March 2014.  With respect to stock performance, the market value of our stock increased 57 percent in 2013, outperforming both the S&P 500 Index and the Keefe Bank Index, which were up 30 percent and 35 percent, respectively. The book value per share of Comerica stock increased 6 percent in 2013, compared to 2012, and was up 13 percent from 2011. At year-end 2013, we had $45.5 billion in total loans and $53.3 billion in total deposits. We also ended the year with $65.2 billion in total assets, and with 136 banking centers in Texas, 105 in California, 214 in Michigan, 18 in Arizona, and nine in Florida. Regional banks such as Comerica are in that sweet spot: big enough to be able to get things done efficiently and still offer a wide array of products and services, and small enough to be able to deliver personalized care to customers and react quickly to changing market conditions.  As a country, in 2013 we were still working our way out of the previous recession. We have been in a prolonged low-rate environment, with slow job growth, recovering housing and auto industries, and with resilient consumer spending. Business optimism remained impaired in 2013, due to economic uncertainties. These uncertainties tended to keep many businesses on the sidelines during the year, particularly when it came to making long-term investments and to hiring, as well. Customers in this environment have been de-leveraging and building cash, while also being cautiously optimistic.Within our Business Bank, we continue to position ourselves as our customers’ trusted financial advisor as they navigate the economic environment. We build deep, enduring relationships with our business customers. With our in-depth knowledge of our customers and their industries, we offer solutions that meet their distinct financial needs. At December 31, 2013, more than 70 percent of Business Bank loans are within the Middle Market category, which we define as companies with revenues generally between $20 million and $500 million. This is our “bread and butter,” as we know how to serve the credit and non-credit needs of manufacturing and service companies and many others that make up this middle “WE ARE ALLOCATING RESOURCES TO OUR FASTER-GROWING MARKETS AND INDUSTRIES WHERE WE HAVE EXPERTISE.”“COMERICA CONTINUED TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY.”We primarily cover the major metropolitan areas in the three states – Texas, California, and Michigan – where we have abundant opportunities to pursue the types of businesses we serve. These metropolitan areas are some of the largest, fastest growing in the country. Our footprint places us in seven of the 10 largest cities in the U.S., namely Los Angeles, Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, and San Jose, as well as in other large cities such as Austin, San Francisco, Fort Worth, and Detroit. Not only are Texas and California the largest economies in the nation based on GDP, but they are among the fastest growing, as well.  Comerica has had a presence in Texas for 25 years. As you know, we relocated our corporate headquarters to Texas in 2007, with the strategy of leveraging our position as the largest U.S. commercial bank headquartered in the state. In 2011, we strengthened our competitive position with the acquisition of Sterling Bancshares, Inc., which significantly increased our presence in Houston, while also adding the San Antonio and Kerrville regions. Our strategy in Texas is working, despite the highly competitive environment. Period-end loans and deposits in Texas in 2013 were up 1 percent and 10 percent, respectively, from 2012. California is a state where we have operated for nearly 30 years. It serves as the headquarters of our Technology & Life Sciences and Entertainment businesses. And we have more relationships with auto dealers in California than in any other state in the nation. In 2013, California period-end loans were up 7 percent while deposits were down 4 percent. The decline in deposits was primarily in our business that serves title and escrow companies whose balances fluctuate with mortgage volume. We have been serving the Michigan market since our bank’s founding in 1849. Our focus on Michigan is on maintaining our leadership position in the state, where we have strengthened our market share to nearly 15 percent, ranking us No.2, based on the latest FDIC deposit market share survey. In 2013, Michigan period-end loans were down 1 percent as commercial mortgages continued to amortize, while deposits were up 2 percent. In Northern California, the Hartnell College Foundation in Salinas, California, recognized Comerica Bank as a Distinguished Honoree for support of its Women’s Education Leadership Initiative.  In Southern California, our Retail team received recognition from the Los Angeles Board of Education for its continued support of LAUSD’s homeless students’ assistance program. Since 2010, our 31 Los Angeles-area banking centers have collected and donated more than 110,000 school supplies, including new backpacks, pencils, pens, and soap, all given by bank customers and employees, to the more than 15,000 students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate residence within its school district’s boundaries. Comerica Bank donated over 60 iPad minis to low-income students in northern and southern California in 2013, including at Aeolian Elementary School, to increase hands-on learning opportunities in reading and math. The others were presented to deserving high school seniors, most of whom are the first generation in their families to attend college. Comerica continued to be recognized for its commitment to diversity. The bank earned a rating of 90 percent on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) 2014 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). And, for the fifth consecutive year, Comerica Bank has been named by LATINA Style Magazine as being among the “50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S.” Comerica Bank also has been ranked #3 among the Diversity, Inc.’s “Top 10 Regional Companies for Diversity” in 2013.Hispanic Business ranked Comerica Bank #1 among the “Top 25 Companies for Supplier Diversity” in 2013. And Comerica has been named to LATINO Magazine’s 2013 “LATINO 100” list, the first annual listing “of the top 100 companies providing the most opportunities for Latinos” in such areas as education, hiring, workforce diversity, minority business development, governance, and philanthropy. Comerica continues to maintain a leadership position in sustainability in our industry. In 2013, Comerica achieved a position in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Performance Leadership Index, recognizing our ongoing progress in reducing our emissions and reducing resource consumption. Our CDP score of 94 of 100 was the highest score ever attained by Comerica, placing us among the top performers in the S&P 500 and reflecting our ongoing commitment to creating long-term, sustainable value to our stakeholders. In addition to our ongoing listing on the FTSE4Good Index, Comerica was included in the Thomson Reuters Corporate Responsibility Indices (CRI) in both the Environmental and Governance categories. Regarding our ongoing efforts to green our supply chain, we were recognized by Office Depot with its Leadership in Greener Purchasing award for the second time in three years. In closing, we believe we are prepared for the future. In 2013, our asset-sensitive balance sheet remained well positioned for rising interest rates. We are allocating resources to our faster-growing markets and industries where we have expertise. And we believe our geographic footprint is well situated to contribute to our long-term growth.  We have demonstrated through the cycle that we can carefully manage expenses, successfully offsetting the headwinds from higher regulatory costs. We believe we have the capacity to grow without adding significant expense as a result of the efficiency advances we have made and will continue to make. Finally, our conservative, consistent approach to banking, including credit management, investment strategy, and capital position, has earned the confidence of our customers and investors and positioned us for growth.LOOKING AHEADFOCUS ON GROWTH MARKETSComerica has an unwavering commitment to the communities it serves. Comerica’s longevity – 164 years – is a testament to its strong relationship focus, conservative principles, and people – the nearly 9,000 colleagues who serve as our ambassadors in the community.  In 2013, Comerica contributed more than $8 million to not-for-profit organizations within our markets, and our employees raised more than $2.1 million for the United Way and Black United Fund. Our employees also donated their personal time, more than 72,000 hours, as a demonstration of their commitment to the communities we serve. In Texas, we continued to build on the success of our community outreach and educational effort, which we call Shred Day DFW. In 2013, we shredded and recycled more than 122 tons of paper documents and, in the process, helped collect more than 7,000 pounds of food for the North Texas Food Bank.  And in order to help our Houston neighbors better protect themselves from identity theft, we hosted our first annual Shred Day Houston this past April. That event resulted in the collection, destruction, and recycling of more than 51 tons of paper and the donation of nearly 7,300 pounds of food for the Houston Food Bank. We continue to build grassroots support in Michigan’s entrepreneurial community through our sponsorship of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest. This is the second year we’ve provided the $50,000 prize for the winning idea for a new retail business in Detroit. Detroit’s Cass Tech High School baseball and softball teams and the Holland High School softball team each received $10,000 to improve their programs as the 2013 winners of the Comerica Grand Slam Grant. This annual grant competition attracts entrants across the state and builds goodwill in the communities we serve.  Community goodwill was also generated through our Home of the Brave National Anthem Facebook contest, which enabled Detroit firefighter Martin Rucker to receive a standing ovation at Comerica Park for his performance of the National Anthem and a $10,000 grant to the Detroit Firefighters Benevolent Fund.COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY, DIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABILITYSincerely,RALPH W. BABB JR.Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerComerica Incorporated and Comerica BankFLORIDAARIZONAMICHIGANCALIFORNIATEXAS“WE ARE ALLOCATING RESOURCES TO OUR FASTER-GROWING MARKETS AND INDUSTRIES WHERE WE HAVE EXPERTISE.”“COMERICA CONTINUED TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY.”We primarily cover the major metropolitan areas in the three states – Texas, California, and Michigan – where we have abundant opportunities to pursue the types of businesses we serve. These metropolitan areas are some of the largest, fastest growing in the country. Our footprint places us in seven of the 10 largest cities in the U.S., namely Los Angeles, Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, and San Jose, as well as in other large cities such as Austin, San Francisco, Fort Worth, and Detroit. Not only are Texas and California the largest economies in the nation based on GDP, but they are among the fastest growing, as well.  Comerica has had a presence in Texas for 25 years. As you know, we relocated our corporate headquarters to Texas in 2007, with the strategy of leveraging our position as the largest U.S. commercial bank headquartered in the state. In 2011, we strengthened our competitive position with the acquisition of Sterling Bancshares, Inc., which significantly increased our presence in Houston, while also adding the San Antonio and Kerrville regions. Our strategy in Texas is working, despite the highly competitive environment. Period-end loans and deposits in Texas in 2013 were up 1 percent and 10 percent, respectively, from 2012. California is a state where we have operated for nearly 30 years. It serves as the headquarters of our Technology & Life Sciences and Entertainment businesses. And we have more relationships with auto dealers in California than in any other state in the nation. In 2013, California period-end loans were up 7 percent while deposits were down 4 percent. The decline in deposits was primarily in our business that serves title and escrow companies whose balances fluctuate with mortgage volume. We have been serving the Michigan market since our bank’s founding in 1849. Our focus on Michigan is on maintaining our leadership position in the state, where we have strengthened our market share to nearly 15 percent, ranking us No.2, based on the latest FDIC deposit market share survey. In 2013, Michigan period-end loans were down 1 percent as commercial mortgages continued to amortize, while deposits were up 2 percent. In Northern California, the Hartnell College Foundation in Salinas, California, recognized Comerica Bank as a Distinguished Honoree for support of its Women’s Education Leadership Initiative.  In Southern California, our Retail team received recognition from the Los Angeles Board of Education for its continued support of LAUSD’s homeless students’ assistance program. Since 2010, our 31 Los Angeles-area banking centers have collected and donated more than 110,000 school supplies, including new backpacks, pencils, pens, and soap, all given by bank customers and employees, to the more than 15,000 students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate residence within its school district’s boundaries. Comerica Bank donated over 60 iPad minis to low-income students in northern and southern California in 2013, including at Aeolian Elementary School, to increase hands-on learning opportunities in reading and math. The others were presented to deserving high school seniors, most of whom are the first generation in their families to attend college. Comerica continued to be recognized for its commitment to diversity. The bank earned a rating of 90 percent on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) 2014 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). And, for the fifth consecutive year, Comerica Bank has been named by LATINA Style Magazine as being among the “50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S.” Comerica Bank also has been ranked #3 among the Diversity, Inc.’s “Top 10 Regional Companies for Diversity” in 2013.Hispanic Business ranked Comerica Bank #1 among the “Top 25 Companies for Supplier Diversity” in 2013. And Comerica has been named to LATINO Magazine’s 2013 “LATINO 100” list, the first annual listing “of the top 100 companies providing the most opportunities for Latinos” in such areas as education, hiring, workforce diversity, minority business development, governance, and philanthropy. Comerica continues to maintain a leadership position in sustainability in our industry. In 2013, Comerica achieved a position in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Performance Leadership Index, recognizing our ongoing progress in reducing our emissions and reducing resource consumption. Our CDP score of 94 of 100 was the highest score ever attained by Comerica, placing us among the top performers in the S&P 500 and reflecting our ongoing commitment to creating long-term, sustainable value to our stakeholders. In addition to our ongoing listing on the FTSE4Good Index, Comerica was included in the Thomson Reuters Corporate Responsibility Indices (CRI) in both the Environmental and Governance categories. Regarding our ongoing efforts to green our supply chain, we were recognized by Office Depot with its Leadership in Greener Purchasing award for the second time in three years. In closing, we believe we are prepared for the future. In 2013, our asset-sensitive balance sheet remained well positioned for rising interest rates. We are allocating resources to our faster-growing markets and industries where we have expertise. And we believe our geographic footprint is well situated to contribute to our long-term growth.  We have demonstrated through the cycle that we can carefully manage expenses, successfully offsetting the headwinds from higher regulatory costs. We believe we have the capacity to grow without adding significant expense as a result of the efficiency advances we have made and will continue to make. Finally, our conservative, consistent approach to banking, including credit management, investment strategy, and capital position, has earned the confidence of our customers and investors and positioned us for growth.LOOKING AHEADFOCUS ON GROWTH MARKETSComerica has an unwavering commitment to the communities it serves. Comerica’s longevity – 164 years – is a testament to its strong relationship focus, conservative principles, and people – the nearly 9,000 colleagues who serve as our ambassadors in the community.  In 2013, Comerica contributed more than $8 million to not-for-profit organizations within our markets, and our employees raised more than $2.1 million for the United Way and Black United Fund. Our employees also donated their personal time, more than 72,000 hours, as a demonstration of their commitment to the communities we serve. In Texas, we continued to build on the success of our community outreach and educational effort, which we call Shred Day DFW. In 2013, we shredded and recycled more than 122 tons of paper documents and, in the process, helped collect more than 7,000 pounds of food for the North Texas Food Bank.  And in order to help our Houston neighbors better protect themselves from identity theft, we hosted our first annual Shred Day Houston this past April. That event resulted in the collection, destruction, and recycling of more than 51 tons of paper and the donation of nearly 7,300 pounds of food for the Houston Food Bank. We continue to build grassroots support in Michigan’s entrepreneurial community through our sponsorship of the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest. This is the second year we’ve provided the $50,000 prize for the winning idea for a new retail business in Detroit. Detroit’s Cass Tech High School baseball and softball teams and the Holland High School softball team each received $10,000 to improve their programs as the 2013 winners of the Comerica Grand Slam Grant. This annual grant competition attracts entrants across the state and builds goodwill in the communities we serve.  Community goodwill was also generated through our Home of the Brave National Anthem Facebook contest, which enabled Detroit firefighter Martin Rucker to receive a standing ovation at Comerica Park for his performance of the National Anthem and a $10,000 grant to the Detroit Firefighters Benevolent Fund.COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY, DIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABILITYSincerely,RALPH W. BABB JR.Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerComerica Incorporated and Comerica BankFLORIDAARIZONAMICHIGANCALIFORNIATEXASRalph W. Babb Jr.Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerLars C. AndersonVice Chairman The Business BankCurtis C. FarmerVice Chairman The Retail Bank and Wealth Management Karen L. ParkhillVice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer  Jon W. BilstromExecutive Vice President Governance, Regulatory Relations and  Legal Affairs Megan D. BurkhartExecutive Vice President and  Chief Human Resources OfficerDavid E. DupreyExecutive Vice President and General AuditorJ. Patrick FaubionPresident Comerica Bank – Texas Market Linda D. ForteSenior Vice President Business Affairs Judith S. LovePresident Comerica Bank – California MarketJohn M. KillianExecutive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer Michael H. MichalakExecutive Vice President Planning, Forecasting, Analysis and Enterprise RiskPaul R. ObermeyerExecutive Vice President and  Chief Information OfficerMichael T. RitchiePresident Comerica Bank – Michigan MarketRalph W. Babb Jr.CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERComerica Incorporated and Comerica BankRoger A. Cregg (1)(2)(3)PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERAV Homes, Inc. (Developer and Homebuilder in Florida and Arizona)T. Kevin DeNicola (1*)(3*)(4)FORMER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERKIOR, Inc. (Biofuels Company)Jacqueline P. Kane (2)SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND CORPORATE AFFAIRSThe Clorox Company (Manufacturer and Marketer of Consumer Products) Richard G. Lindner (2*)(4)RETIRED SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERAT&T, Inc. (Global Telecommunications Company)Alfred A. Piergallini (2)CONSULTANTDesert Trail Consulting (Marketing Consulting Organization)Robert S. Taubman (4)CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERTaubman Centers, Inc. (REIT that Owns, Develops and OperatesRegional Shopping Centers Nationally)and The Taubman Company (Shopping Center Management CompanyEngaged in Leasing, Management andConstruction Supervision) Reginald M. Turner Jr. (1)(3)(4*)ATTORNEYClark Hill PLC (Law Firm)Nina G. Vaca (1)(3)(4)CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERPinnacle Technical Resources, Inc. (Staffing, Vendor Management and Information  Technology Services Firm)and Vaca Industries Inc. (Management Company)(1) AUDIT COMMITTEE(2) GOVERNANCE, COMPENSATION AND  NOMINATING COMMITTEE(3) QUALIFIED LEGAL COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE(4) ENTERPRISE RISK COMMITTEE* COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONSENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAMBOARD OF DIRECTORSUNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2013 
Commission file number 1-10706
COMERICA INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

38-1998421
(IRS Employer Identification Number)

Comerica Bank Tower
1717 Main Street, MC 6404
Dallas, Texas 75201
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(214) 462-6831
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of
the Exchange Act:

Common Stock, $5 par value

    Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (expiring November 14, 2018)
These securities are registered on the New York Stock Exchange.

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the
Exchange Act:
    Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (expiring December 12, 2018)

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes 

 No 

Indicate by check mark if registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes 

 No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has 
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes 

 No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive 
Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months 
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes 

 No 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405) is not contained herein, 
and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III 
of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller 
reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the 
Exchange Act.

Large accelerated
filer 

Accelerated
filer 

Non-accelerated filer 
(Do not check if a smaller
reporting company)

Smaller reporting
company 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes 

No 

At June 28, 2013 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter), the registrant’s common 
stock, $5 par value, held by non-affiliates had an aggregate market value of approximately $7.2 billion based on the closing price on the New 
York Stock Exchange on that date of $39.83 per share. For purposes of this Form 10-K only, it has been assumed that all common shares held 
in Comerica’s director and employee plans, and all common shares the registrant’s directors and executive officers hold, are shares held by 
affiliates.

At February 7, 2014, the registrant had outstanding 182,071,550 shares of its common stock, $5 par value.

Documents Incorporated by Reference:

Part III:
Items 10-14—Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 22, 2014.

 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

Item 1. Business.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

Item 2. Properties.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity 

Securities.

Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.

Item 9B. Other Information.

PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

Item 11. Executive Compensation.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder 

Matters.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

FINANCIAL REVIEW AND REPORTS
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Item 1. Business.

GENERAL

Comerica Incorporated (“Comerica”) is a financial services company, incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware, 
and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Based on total assets as reported in the most recently filed Consolidated Financial Statements 
for Bank Holding Companies (FR Y-9C), it was among the 25 largest commercial financial holding companies in the United States 
(“U.S.”). Comerica was formed in 1973 to acquire the outstanding common stock of Comerica Bank, which at such time was a 
Michigan  banking  corporation  and  one  of  Michigan's  oldest  banks  (formerly  Comerica  Bank-Detroit).  On  October 31,  2007, 
Comerica  Bank,  a  Michigan  banking  corporation,  was  merged  with  and  into  Comerica  Bank,  a  Texas  banking  association 
(“Comerica Bank”). As of December 31, 2013, Comerica owned directly or indirectly all the outstanding common stock of 2 active 
banking and 44 non-banking subsidiaries. At December 31, 2013, Comerica had total assets of approximately $65.2 billion, total 
deposits of approximately $53.3 billion, total loans (net of unearned income) of approximately $45.5 billion and shareholders’ 
equity of approximately $7.2 billion.

Acquisition of Sterling Bancshares, Inc.

On July 28, 2011, Comerica acquired all the outstanding common stock of Sterling Bancshares, Inc. ("Sterling"), a bank 
holding company headquartered in Houston, Texas, in a stock-for-stock transaction. Sterling common shareholders and holders 
of outstanding Sterling phantom stock units received 0.2365 shares of Comerica's common stock in exchange for each share of 
Sterling common stock or phantom stock unit. As a result, Comerica issued approximately 24 million common shares with an 
acquisition date fair value of $793 million, based on Comerica's closing stock price of $32.67 on July 27, 2011. Based on the 
merger agreement, outstanding and unexercised options to purchase Sterling common stock were converted into fully vested 
options  to  purchase  common  stock  of  Comerica.  In  addition,  outstanding  warrants  to  purchase  Sterling  common  stock  were 
converted into warrants to purchase common stock of Comerica. Including an insignificant amount of cash paid in lieu of fractional 
shares, the fair value of total consideration paid was $803 million. The acquisition of Sterling significantly expanded Comerica's 
presence in Texas, particularly in the Houston and San Antonio areas. 

BUSINESS STRATEGY

Comerica has strategically aligned its operations into three major business segments: the Business Bank, the Retail Bank, 

and Wealth Management. In addition to the three major business segments, Finance is also reported as a segment.

The Business Bank meets the needs of middle market businesses, multinational corporations and governmental entities 
by offering various products and services, including commercial loans and lines of credit, deposits, cash management, capital 
market products, international trade finance, letters of credit, foreign exchange management services and loan syndication services.

The  Retail  Bank  includes  small  business  banking  and  personal  financial  services,  consisting  of  consumer  lending, 
consumer deposit gathering and mortgage loan origination. In addition to a full range of financial services provided to small 
business customers, this business segment offers a variety of consumer products, including deposit accounts, installment loans, 
credit cards, student loans, home equity lines of credit and residential mortgage loans.

Wealth Management offers products and services consisting of fiduciary services, private banking, retirement services, 
investment management and advisory services, investment banking and brokerage services. This business segment also offers the 
sale of annuity products, as well as life, disability and long-term care insurance products.

Finance includes Comerica's securities portfolio and asset and liability management activities. This segment is responsible 
for  managing  Comerica's  funding,  liquidity  and  capital  needs,  performing  interest  sensitivity  analysis  and  executing  various 
strategies to manage Comerica's exposure to liquidity, interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk.

Comerica operates in three primary geographic markets - Texas, California, and Michigan, as well as in Arizona and 
Florida, with select businesses operating in several other states, and in Canada and Mexico. Comerica produces market segment 
results for its three primary geographic markets as well as Other Markets. Other Markets includes Florida, Arizona, the International 
Finance division and businesses with a national perspective.  

We provide information about the net interest income and noninterest income we received from our various classes of 
products and services: (1) under the caption, “Analysis of Net Interest Income-Fully Taxable Equivalent (FTE)” on page F-6 of 
the Financial Section of this report; (2) under the caption “Net Interest Income” on pages F-7 through F-8 of the Financial Section 
of this report; and (3) under the caption “Noninterest Income” on pages F-8 through F-9 of the Financial Section of this report.

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COMPETITION

The financial services business is highly competitive. Comerica and its subsidiaries mainly compete in their three primary 
geographic markets of Texas, California and Michigan, as well as in the states of Arizona and Florida.  They also compete in 
broader, national geographic markets, as well as markets in Mexico and Canada.  They are subject to competition with respect to 
various products and services, including, without limitation, loans and lines of credit, deposits, cash management, capital market 
products, international trade finance, letters of credit, foreign exchange management services, loan syndication services, consumer 
products,  fiduciary  services,  private  banking,  retirement  services,  investment  management  and  advisory  services,  investment 
banking services, brokerage services, the sale of annuity products, and the sale of life, disability and long-term care insurance 
products. 

Comerica competes in terms of products and pricing with large national and regional financial institutions and with 
smaller financial institutions. Some of Comerica's larger competitors, including certain nationwide banks that have a significant 
presence in Comerica's market area, may make available to their customers a broader array of product, pricing and structure 
alternatives and, due to their asset size, may more easily absorb loans in a larger overall portfolio. Some of Comerica's smaller 
competitors may have more liberal lending policies and processes.  Further, Comerica's banking competitors may be subject to a 
significantly different or reduced degree of regulation due to their asset size or types of products offered. They may also have the 
ability to more efficiently utilize resources to comply with regulations or may be able to more effectively absorb the costs of 
regulations into their existing cost structure.  Comerica believes that the level of competition in all geographic markets will continue 
to increase in the future. 

 In addition to banks, Comerica's banking subsidiaries also face competition from other financial intermediaries, including 
savings and loan associations, consumer finance companies, leasing companies, venture capital funds, credit unions, investment 
banks, insurance companies and securities firms. Competition among providers of financial products and services continues to 
increase, with consumers having the opportunity to select from a growing variety of traditional and nontraditional alternatives. 
The  ability  of  non-banking  financial  institutions  to  provide  services  previously  limited  to  commercial  banks  has  intensified 
competition. Because non-banking financial institutions are not subject to many of the same regulatory restrictions as banks and 
bank holding companies, they can often operate with greater flexibility and lower cost structures. 

In addition, the industry continues to consolidate, which affects competition by eliminating some regional and local 

institutions, while strengthening the franchises of acquirers.

SUPERVISION AND REGULATION

Banks, bank holding companies and financial institutions are highly regulated at both the state and federal level. Comerica 
is subject to supervision and regulation at the federal level by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“FRB”) 
under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act expanded the activities in which a 
bank holding company registered as a financial holding company can engage. The conditions to be a financial holding company 
include, among others, the requirement that each depository institution subsidiary of the holding company be well capitalized and 
well managed.  Effective July 2011, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) 
also requires the well capitalized and well managed standards to be met at the financial holding company level.  Comerica became 
a financial holding company in 2000. As a financial holding company, Comerica may affiliate with securities firms and insurance 
companies and engage in activities that are financial in nature. Activities that are “financial in nature” include, but are not limited 
to: securities underwriting; securities dealing and market making; sponsoring mutual funds and investment companies (subject to 
regulatory requirements, including restrictions set forth in the Volcker Rule, described under the heading "The Dodd-Frank Wall 
Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Other Recent Legislative and Regulatory Developments" below); insurance 
underwriting and agency; merchant banking; and activities that the FRB has determined to be financial in nature or incidental or 
complementary to a financial activity, provided that it does not pose a substantial risk to the safety or soundness of the depository 
institution or the financial system generally. A bank holding company that is not also a financial holding company is limited to 
engaging in banking and other activities previously determined by the FRB to be closely related to banking.

Comerica Bank is chartered by the State of Texas and at the state level is supervised and regulated by the Texas Department 
of Banking under the Texas Finance Code. Comerica Bank has elected to be a member of the Federal Reserve System under the 
Federal Reserve Act and, consequently, is supervised and regulated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Comerica Bank & 
Trust,  National Association  is  chartered  under  federal  law  and  is  subject  to  supervision  and  regulation  by  the  Office  of  the 
Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) under the National Bank Act. Comerica Bank & Trust, National Association, by virtue of 
being a national bank, is also a member of the Federal Reserve System. The deposits of Comerica Bank and Comerica Bank & 
Trust, National Association are insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund (“DIF”) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 
(“FDIC”) to the extent provided by law.

The FRB supervises non-banking activities conducted by companies directly and indirectly owned by Comerica. In 
addition, Comerica's non-banking subsidiaries are subject to supervision and regulation by various state, federal and self-regulatory 
agencies, including, but not limited to, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (in the case of Comerica Securities, Inc.), the 
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Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation of the State of Michigan (in the case of Comerica Securities, Inc. and Comerica 
Insurance Services, Inc.), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) (in the case of Comerica Securities, Inc., World 
Asset Management, Inc. and Wilson, Kemp & Associates, Inc.).

Described below are the material elements of selected laws and regulations applicable to Comerica and its subsidiaries. 
The descriptions are not intended to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the statutes and 
regulations described. Changes in applicable law or regulation, and in their application by regulatory agencies, cannot be predicted, 
but they may have a material effect on the business of Comerica and its subsidiaries. 

Requirements for Approval of Acquisitions and Activities 

In most cases, no FRB approval is required for Comerica to acquire a company engaged in activities that are financial 
in nature or incidental to activities that are financial in nature, as determined by the FRB. However, Federal and state laws impose 
notice and approval requirements for mergers and acquisitions of other depository institutions or bank holding companies. Prior 
approval is required before Comerica may acquire the beneficial ownership or control of more than 5% of the voting shares or 
substantially all of the assets of a bank holding company (including a financial holding company) or a bank.  

The  Community  Reinvestment Act  of  1977  (“CRA”)  requires  U.S.  banks  to  help  serve  the  credit  needs  of  their 
communities. Comerica Bank's rating under the “CRA” as of December 31, 2013 was “outstanding”. If any subsidiary bank of 
Comerica were to receive a rating under the CRA of less than “satisfactory,” Comerica would be prohibited from engaging in 
certain activities. 

In addition, Comerica, Comerica Bank and Comerica Bank & Trust, National Association, are each “well capitalized” 
and “well managed” under FRB standards. If any subsidiary bank of Comerica were to cease being “well capitalized” or “well 
managed” under applicable regulatory standards, the FRB could place limitations on Comerica's ability to conduct the broader 
financial activities permissible for financial holding companies or impose limitations or conditions on the conduct or activities of 
Comerica or its affiliates. If the deficiencies persisted, the FRB could order Comerica to divest any subsidiary bank or to cease 
engaging in any activities permissible for financial holding companies that are not permissible for bank holding companies, or 
Comerica could elect to conform its non-banking activities to those permissible for a bank holding company that is not also a 
financial holding company.  

Further, the effectiveness of Comerica and its subsidiaries in complying with anti-money laundering regulations (discussed 

below) is also taken into account by the FRB when considering applications for approval of acquisitions.

Transactions with Affiliates

Various governmental requirements, including Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and the FRB's Regulation 
W, limit borrowings by Comerica and its nonbank subsidiaries from its affiliate insured depository institutions, and also limit 
various other  transactions between  Comerica and its  nonbank subsidiaries, on  the one hand,  and Comerica's affiliate insured 
depository institutions, on the other. For example, Section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act limits the aggregate outstanding amount 
of any insured depository institution's loans and other “covered transactions” with any particular nonbank affiliate to no more than 
10% of the institution's total capital and limits the aggregate outstanding amount of any insured depository institution's covered 
transactions with all of its nonbank affiliates to no more than 20% of its total capital. “Covered transactions” are defined by statute 
to include a loan or extension of credit, as well as a purchase of securities issued by an affiliate, a purchase of assets (unless 
otherwise exempted by the FRB) from the affiliate, the acceptance of securities issued by the affiliate as collateral for a loan, and 
the issuance of a guarantee, acceptance or letter of credit on behalf of an affiliate. Section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act also 
generally requires that an insured depository institution's loans to its nonbank affiliates be, at a minimum, 100% secured, and 
Section 23B of the Federal Reserve Act generally requires that an insured depository institution's transactions with its nonbank 
affiliates be on terms and under circumstances that are substantially the same or at least as favorable as those prevailing for 
comparable transactions with nonaffiliates. The Dodd-Frank Act significantly expanded the coverage and scope of the limitations 
on affiliate transactions within a banking organization. For example, commencing in July 2012, the Dodd-Frank Act applies the 
10% of capital limit on covered transactions to financial subsidiaries and amends the definition of “covered transaction” to include 
(i) securities borrowing or lending transactions with an affiliate, and (ii) all derivatives transactions with an affiliate, to the extent 
that either causes a bank or its affiliate to have credit exposure to the securities borrowing/lending or derivative counterparty.

Privacy

The privacy provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act generally prohibit financial institutions, including Comerica, 
from disclosing nonpublic personal financial information of consumer customers to third parties for certain purposes (primarily 
marketing) unless customers have the opportunity to “opt out” of the disclosure. The Fair Credit Reporting Act restricts information 
sharing among affiliates for marketing purposes.

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Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism 
Act  (“USA  PATRIOT Act”)  of  2001  and  its  implementing  regulations  substantially  broadened  the  scope  of  U.S.  anti-money 
laundering laws and regulations by requiring insured depository institutions, broker-dealers, and certain other financial institutions 
to  have  policies,  procedures,  and  controls  to  detect,  prevent,  and  report  money  laundering  and  terrorist  financing. The  USA 
PATRIOT Act and its regulations also provide for information sharing, subject to conditions, between federal law enforcement 
agencies  and  financial  institutions,  as  well  as  among  financial  institutions,  for  counter-terrorism  purposes.  Federal  banking 
regulators are required, when reviewing bank holding company acquisition and bank merger applications, to take into account the 
effectiveness of the anti-money laundering activities of the applicants. To comply with these obligations, Comerica and its various 
operating units have implemented appropriate internal practices, procedures, and controls.

Interstate Banking and Branching

The Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act (the “Interstate Act”), as amended by the Dodd-Frank Act, permits 
a bank holding company, with FRB approval, to acquire banking institutions located in states other than the bank holding company's 
home state without regard to whether the transaction is prohibited under state law, but subject to any state requirement that the 
bank has been organized and operating for a minimum period of time, not to exceed five years, and the requirement that the bank 
holding company, prior to and following the proposed acquisition, control no more than 10% of the total amount of deposits of 
insured depository institutions in the U.S. and no more than 30% of such deposits in that state (or such amount as established by 
state law if such amount is lower than 30%). The Interstate Act, as amended, also authorizes banks to operate branch offices outside 
their home states by merging with out-of-state banks, purchasing branches in other states and by establishing de novo branches 
in other states, subject to various conditions. In the case of purchasing branches in a state in which it does not already have banking 
operations, the “host” state must have “opted-in” to the Interstate Act by enacting a law permitting such branch purchases. The 
Dodd-Frank Act expanded the de novo interstate branching authority of banks beyond what had been permitted under the Interstate 
Act by eliminating the requirement that a state expressly “opt-in” to de novo branching, in favor of a rule that de novo interstate 
branching is permissible if under the law of the state in which the branch is to be located, a state bank chartered by that state would 
be permitted to establish the branch. Effective July 21, 2011, the Dodd-Frank Act also required that a bank holding company or 
bank be well-capitalized and well-managed (rather than simply adequately capitalized and adequately managed) in order to take 
advantage of these interstate banking and branching provisions.

Comerica has consolidated most of its banking business into one bank, Comerica Bank, with branches in Texas, Arizona, 

California, Florida and Michigan.

Dividends

Comerica is a legal entity separate and distinct from its banking and other subsidiaries. Most of Comerica's revenues 
result from dividends its bank subsidiaries pay it. There are statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the payment of 
dividends by subsidiary banks to Comerica, as well as by Comerica to its shareholders. Certain, but not all, of these requirements 
are discussed below.

Comerica Bank and Comerica Bank & Trust, National Association are required by federal law to obtain the prior approval 
of the FRB and/or the OCC, as the case may be, for the declaration and payment of dividends, if the total of all dividends declared 
by the board of directors of such bank in any calendar year will exceed the total of (i) such bank's retained net income (as defined 
and interpreted by regulation) for that year plus (ii) the retained net income (as defined and interpreted by regulation) for the 
preceding two years, less any required transfers to surplus  or to fund the retirement of preferred stock.  At January 1, 2014, 
Comerica's subsidiary banks could declare aggregate dividends of approximately $204 million from retained net profits of the 
preceding two years.  Comerica's subsidiary banks declared dividends of $480 million in 2013, $497 million in 2012 and $292 
million in 2011.  

Further, federal regulatory agencies can prohibit a banking institution or bank holding company from engaging in unsafe 
and unsound banking practices and could prohibit the payment of dividends under circumstances in which such payment could 
be  deemed  an  unsafe  and  unsound  banking  practice.  Under  the  Federal  Deposit  Insurance  Corporation  Improvement  Act 
(“FDICIA”), “prompt corrective action” regime discussed below, Comerica Bank and Comerica Bank & Trust, National Association 
are specifically prohibited from paying dividends if payment would result in the bank becoming “undercapitalized.” In addition, 
Comerica Bank is also subject to limitations under Texas state law regarding the amount of earnings that may be paid out as 
dividends, and requiring prior approval for payments of dividends that exceed certain levels.

Additionally, the payment of dividends is subject to the non-objection of the FRB pursuant to the Comprehensive Capital 
Analysis and Review (CCAR) program.  For more information, please see “The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer 
Protection Act and Other Recent Legislative and Regulatory Developments” in this section.

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Source of Strength and Cross-Guarantee Requirements

Federal law and FRB regulations require that bank holding companies serve as a source of strength to each subsidiary 
bank and commit resources to support each subsidiary bank. This support may be required at times when a bank holding company 
may not be able to provide such support without adversely affecting its ability to meet other obligations. Similarly, under the cross-
guarantee provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, in the event of a loss suffered or anticipated by the FDIC (either as a 
result of the failure of a banking subsidiary or related to FDIC assistance provided to such a subsidiary in danger of failure), the 
other banking subsidiaries may be assessed for the FDIC's loss, subject to certain exceptions.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act 

FDICIA  requires,  among  other  things,  the federal  banking  agencies to  take  “prompt corrective action”  in respect  of 
depository institutions that do not meet minimum capital requirements. FDICIA establishes five capital tiers: “well capitalized,” 
“adequately  capitalized,”  “undercapitalized,”  “significantly  undercapitalized”  and  “critically  undercapitalized.” A  depository 
institution's capital tier will depend upon where its capital levels are in relation to various relevant capital measures, which, among 
others, include a Tier 1 and total risk-based capital measure and a leverage ratio capital measure.

Regulations establishing the specific capital tiers provide that, for a depository institution to be well capitalized, it must 
have a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 10% and a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 6%, a Tier 1 leverage ratio of at 
least 5% and not be subject to any specific capital order or directive. For an institution to be adequately capitalized, it must have 
a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 8%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 4%, and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of at least 
4% (and in some cases 3%). Under certain circumstances, the appropriate banking agency may treat a well capitalized, adequately 
capitalized or undercapitalized institution as if the institution were in the next lower capital category.

As of December 31, 2013, Comerica and its banking subsidiaries exceeded the ratios required for an institution to be 

considered “well capitalized” under these regulations.

FDICIA generally prohibits a depository institution from making any capital distribution (including payment of a dividend) 
or  paying  any  management  fee  to  its  holding  company  if  the  depository  institution  would  thereafter  be  undercapitalized. 
Undercapitalized depository institutions are subject to limitations on growth and certain activities and are required to submit an 
acceptable capital restoration plan. The federal banking agencies may not accept a capital plan without determining, among other 
things, that the plan is based on realistic assumptions and is likely to succeed in restoring the depository institution's capital. In 
addition, for a capital restoration plan to be acceptable, the institution's parent holding company must guarantee for a specific time 
period that the institution will comply with such capital restoration plan. The aggregate liability of the parent holding company 
under the guaranty is limited to the lesser of (i) an amount equal to 5% of the depository institution's total assets at the time it 
became undercapitalized, or (ii) the amount that is necessary (or would have been necessary) to bring the institution into compliance 
with all capital standards applicable with respect to such institution as of the time it fails to comply with the plan. If a depository 
institution fails to submit or implement an acceptable plan, it is treated as if it is significantly undercapitalized.

Significantly  undercapitalized  depository  institutions  are  subject  to  a  number  of  requirements  and  restrictions. 
Specifically, such a depository institution may be required to do one or more of the following, among other things: sell sufficient 
voting stock to become adequately capitalized, reduce the interest rates it pays on deposits, reduce its rate of asset growth, dismiss 
certain senior executive officers or directors, or stop accepting deposits from correspondent banks. Critically undercapitalized 
institutions are subject to the appointment of a receiver or conservator or such other action as the FDIC and the applicable federal 
banking agency shall determine appropriate.

As an additional means to identify problems in the financial management of depository institutions, FDICIA requires 
federal bank regulatory agencies to establish certain non-capital safety and soundness standards for institutions any such agency 
supervises. The standards relate generally to, among others, earnings, liquidity, operations and management, asset quality, various 
risk and management exposures (e.g., credit, operational, market, interest rate, etc.) and executive compensation. The agencies 
are authorized to take action against institutions that fail to meet such standards. 

FDICIA also contains a variety of other provisions that may affect the operations of depository institutions including 
reporting requirements, regulatory standards for real estate lending, “truth in savings” provisions, the requirement that a depository 
institution give 90 days prior notice to customers and regulatory authorities before closing any branch, and a prohibition on the 
acceptance or renewal of brokered deposits by depository institutions that are not well capitalized or are adequately capitalized 
and have not received a waiver from the FDIC.

Capital Requirements

Comerica and its bank subsidiaries are subject to risk-based capital requirements and guidelines imposed by the FRB 

and/or the OCC.

For  this  purpose,  a  depository  institution's  or  holding  company's  assets  and  certain  specified  off-balance  sheet 
commitments are assigned to four risk categories, each weighted differently based on the level of credit risk that is ascribed to 
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such assets or commitments. A depository institution's or holding company's capital, in turn, is divided into two tiers: core (“Tier 1”) 
capital,  which  includes  common  equity,  non-cumulative  perpetual  preferred  stock,  a  limited  amount  of  cumulative  perpetual 
preferred  stock  and  related  surplus  (excluding  auction  rate  issues)  and  minority  interests  in  equity  accounts  of  consolidated 
subsidiaries, less goodwill, certain identifiable intangible assets and certain other assets; and supplementary (“Tier 2”) capital, 
which includes, among other items, perpetual preferred stock not meeting the Tier 1 definition, mandatory convertible securities, 
subordinated debt, and allowances for loan and lease losses, subject to certain limitations, less certain required deductions. Bank 
holding companies that engage in trading activities, whose trading activities exceed specified levels, also are required to maintain 
capital for market risk. Market risk includes changes in the market value of trading account, foreign exchange, and commodity 
positions, whether resulting from broad market movements (such as changes in the general level of interest rates, equity prices, 
foreign exchange rates, or commodity prices) or from position specific factors.

Comerica, like other bank holding companies, currently is required to maintain Tier 1 and “total capital” (the sum of 
Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital) equal to at least 4% and 8% of its total risk-weighted assets (including certain off-balance-sheet items, 
such as standby letters of credit), respectively. At December 31, 2013, Comerica met both requirements, with Tier 1 and total 
capital equal to 10.64% and 13.10% of its total risk-weighted assets, respectively.

Comerica is also required to maintain a minimum “leverage ratio” (Tier 1 capital to non-risk-adjusted total assets) of 3% 
to 4%, depending upon criteria defined and assessed by the FRB. Comerica's leverage ratio of 10.77% at December 31, 2013 
reflects the nature of Comerica's balance sheet and demonstrates a commitment to capital adequacy.  At December 31, 2013, 
Comerica Bank had Tier 1 and total capital equal to 10.53% and 12.90% of its total risk-weighted assets, respectively, and a 
leverage ratio of 10.66%.  Additional information on the calculation of Comerica and its bank subsidiaries' Tier 1 capital, total 
capital and risk-weighted assets is set forth in Note 20 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements located on pages F-105 
through F-106 of the Financial Section of this report.  

FDIC Insurance Assessments

Comerica's subsidiary banks are subject to FDIC deposit insurance assessments to maintain the DIF.  The FDIC imposes 
a risk-based deposit premium assessment system, which was amended pursuant to the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 
2005 and further amended by the Dodd-Frank Act.  Due to the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act, the FDIC was required to redefine 
the deposit insurance assessment base from domestic deposits to average consolidated total assets minus average tangible equity 
and make changes to assessment rate methodology. The FDIC adopted a final rule on February 7, 2011 that revised the risk-based 
assessment system for all large insured depository institutions. The first assessment under the new rule was paid in the third quarter 
of 2011.   The Dodd-Frank Act also increased the DIF's minimum reserve ratio and permanently increased general deposit insurance 
coverage from $100,000 to $250,000.

In November 2009, the FDIC required insured institutions to prepay their estimated quarterly risk-based assessments for 
the fourth quarter of 2009 and for all of 2010 through 2012. The prepaid assessments were to be applied against future quarterly 
assessments (as they may be so revised) until the prepaid assessment was exhausted or the balance of the prepayment was returned, 
whichever  occurred  first.  Comerica  paid  such  prepaid  assessment  of  $200 million  on  December 30,  2009.    The  remaining 
prepayment balance of $73 million was refunded to Comerica in June 2013.  For 2013, FDIC insurance assessments totaled $33 
million. 

Enforcement Powers of Federal and State Banking Agencies

The FRB and other federal and state banking agencies have broad enforcement powers, including, without limitation, 
and as prescribed to each agency by applicable law, the power to terminate deposit insurance, impose substantial fines and other 
civil penalties and appoint a conservator or receiver. Failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations could subject Comerica 
or its banking subsidiaries, as well as officers and directors of these organizations, to administrative sanctions and potentially 
substantial civil and criminal penalties.

Capital Purchase Program

On November 14, 2008, Comerica participated in the United States Department of the Treasury (“U.S. Treasury”) Capital 
Purchase Program by issuing to the U.S. Treasury, in exchange for aggregate consideration of $2.25 billion, (i) 2.25 million shares 
of Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series F, no par value (the “Series F Preferred Stock”), and (ii) a warrant to 
purchase 11,479,592 shares of Comerica's common stock at an exercise price of $29.40 per share that expires on November 14, 
2018    (the  “Warrant”).  Both  the  Series F  Preferred  Stock  and  the Warrant  were  accounted  for  as  components  of  Comerica's 
regulatory Tier 1 capital and contained terms and limitations imposed by the U.S. Treasury. On March 17, 2010, Comerica fully 
redeemed the Series F Preferred Stock previously issued to the U.S. Treasury, and Comerica exited the Capital Purchase Program.  
The Warrant was separated into 11,479,592 warrants to purchase one share of Comerica's common stock at an exercise price of 
$29.40 per share, and such warrants are now listed and traded on the NYSE. As a result of participating in the Capital Purchase 
Program, Comerica was subject to certain executive compensation and corporate governance standards promulgated by the U.S. 
Treasury prior to redemption, which no longer applied to Comerica following the redemption. 

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The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Other Recent Legislative and Regulatory Developments

The recent financial crisis has led to significant changes in the legislative and regulatory landscape of the financial services 
industry, including the overhaul of that landscape with the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act, which was signed into law on July 21, 
2010. Provided below is an overview of key elements of the Dodd-Frank Act relevant to Comerica, as well as other recent legislative 
and regulatory developments.  The estimates of the impact on Comerica discussed below are based on information currently 
available and, if applicable, are subject to change until final rulemaking is complete.

Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee.  On January 14, 2010, the current administration announced a proposal to impose a 
fee (the “Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee”) on those financial institutions that benefited from recent actions taken by the U.S. 
government to stabilize the financial system. Calls for that fee were renewed during the 2013 federal budget discussions.  As the 
proposal is understood, the Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee will be applied to firms with over $50 billion in consolidated assets, 
and, therefore, by its terms would apply to Comerica. The Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee was not included in the Dodd-Frank 
Act.  

Incentive-Based Compensation.  In June 2010, the FRB, OCC and FDIC issued comprehensive final guidance on incentive 
compensation policies intended to ensure that the incentive compensation policies of banking organizations do not undermine the 
safety and soundness of such organizations by encouraging excessive risk-taking. The guidance, which covers senior executives 
as well as other employees who, either individually or as part of a group, have the ability to expose the banking organization to 
material amounts of risk, is based upon the key principles that a banking organization's incentive compensation arrangements (i) 
should provide employees incentives that appropriately balance risk and financial results in a manner that does not encourage 
employees to expose their organizations to imprudent risk; (ii) should be compatible with effective controls and risk-management; 
and (iii) should be supported by strong corporate governance, including active and effective oversight by the organization's board 
of directors. Banking organizations are expected to review regularly their incentive compensation arrangements based on these 
three principles. Where there are deficiencies in the incentive compensation arrangements, they should be promptly addressed. 
Enforcement actions may be taken against a banking organization if its incentive compensation arrangements, or related risk-
management control or governance processes, pose a risk to the organization's safety and soundness, particularly if the organization 
is not taking prompt and effective measures to correct the deficiencies.  Comerica is subject to this final guidance.

On April 14, 2011, the FRB, OCC and several other federal financial regulators issued a joint proposed rulemaking to 
implement  Section 956  of  the  Dodd-Frank Act.  Section 956  directed  regulators  to  jointly  prescribe  regulations  or  guidelines 
prohibiting incentive-based payment arrangements, or any feature of any such arrangement, at covered financial institutions that 
encourage inappropriate risks by providing excessive compensation or that could lead to a material financial loss.  This proposal 
supplements the final guidance issued by the banking agencies in June 2010. Consistent with the Dodd-Frank Act, the proposed 
rule would not apply to institutions with total consolidated assets of less than $1 billion, and would impose heightened standards 
for institutions with $50 billion or more in total consolidated assets, which includes Comerica. For these larger institutions, the 
proposed rule would require that at least 50 percent of annual incentive-based payments be deferred over a period of at least three 
years for designated executives. Moreover, boards of directors of these larger institutions would be required to identify employees 
who individually have the ability to expose the institution to possible losses that are substantial in relation to the institution's size, 
capital or overall risk tolerance, and to determine that the incentive compensation for these employees appropriately balances risk 
and rewards according to enumerated standards.  Comerica is monitoring the development of this rule.

Basel III: Regulatory Capital and Liquidity Regime.  In December 2010, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision 
(the “Basel Committee”) issued a framework for strengthening international capital and liquidity regulation (“Basel III”).  In July 
2013, U.S. banking regulators issued a final rule for the U.S. adoption of the Basel III regulatory capital framework. The regulatory 
framework includes a more conservative definition of capital, two new capital buffers - a conservation buffer and a countercyclical 
buffer, new and more stringent risk weight categories for assets and off-balance sheet items, and a supplemental leverage ratio. 
As a banking organization subject to the standardized approach, the rules will be effective for Comerica on January 1, 2015, with 
certain transition provisions fully phased in on January 1, 2018.

According to the rule, Comerica will be subject to the capital conservation buffer of 2.5 percent, when fully phased in, 
to avoid restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonuses. However, the rules do not subject Comerica to the capital 
countercyclical buffer of up to 2.5 percent or the supplemental leverage ratio. Comerica estimates the December 31, 2013 Tier 1 
and Tier 1 common risk-based ratio would be 10.3 percent if calculated under the final rule, as fully phased in, excluding most 
elements of accumulated other comprehensive income from regulatory capital. Comerica's December 31, 2013 estimated Tier 1 
common and Tier 1 capital ratios exceed the minimum required by the final rule (7 percent and 8.5 percent, respectively, including 
the fully phased-in capital conservation buffer). For a reconcilement of these non-GAAP financial measures, see page F-47 of the 
Financial Section of this report under the caption "Supplemental Financial Data."

Comerica expects that U.S. banking regulators will establish an additional capital buffer for banking organizations deemed 
systemically important to the U.S. financial system (Domestic Systemically Important Banks, or "D-SIB"). As a D-SIB, Comerica 

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would be subject to the additional buffer. While the level and timing of a D-SIB buffer is not currently known, Comerica expects 
to exceed all required capital levels within regulatory timelines.

On October 24, 2013, U.S. banking regulators issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would implement a quantitative 
liquidity requirement in the U.S. (the "proposed rule") generally consistent with the Liquidity Coverage Ratio ("LCR") minimum 
liquidity measure established under the Basel III liquidity framework. Under the proposed rule, Comerica would be subject to a 
modified LCR standard, which requires a financial institution to hold a buffer of high-quality, liquid assets to fully cover net cash 
outflows under a 21-day systematic liquidity stress scenario. Under the proposal, the LCR rules would be fully phased in on 
January 1, 2017, with a transition period beginning January 1, 2015. Comerica is currently evaluating the potential impact of the 
proposed rule; however, we expect to meet the final requirements adopted by U.S. banking regulators within the required timetable. 
Uncertainty exists as to the final form and timing of the proposed rule, and balance sheet dynamics may vary in the future. As a 
result the Corporation may decide to consider additional liquidity management initiatives.  The Basel III liquidity framework 
includes a second minimum liquidity measure, the Net Stable Funding Ratio ("NSFR"), which requires the amount of available 
longer-term, stable sources of funding to be at least 100 percent of the required amount of longer-term stable funding over a one-
year  period. The  Basel  Committee  on  Banking  Supervision  is  in  the  process  of  reviewing  the  proposed  NSFR  standard  and 
evaluating its impact on the banking system. U.S. banking regulators have announced that they expect to issue proposed rulemaking 
to implement the NFSR in advance of its scheduled global implementation in 2018. While uncertainty exists in the final form and 
timing of the U.S. rule implementing the NSFR and whether or not Comerica will be subject to the full requirements, Comerica 
is closely monitoring the development of the rule. 

Interchange Fees.  On July 20, 2011, the FRB published final rules pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act establishing the 
maximum permissible interchange fee that an issuer may receive for an electronic debit transaction as the sum of 21 cents per 
transaction and 5 basis points multiplied by the value of the transaction and prohibiting network exclusivity arrangements and 
routing restrictions. Comerica is subject to the final rules.  In July 2013, a federal district court invalidated the interchange fee 
rules.  The FRB has appealed the court’s ruling and requested that the interchange fee remain in place pending appeal, which was 
granted.  The appeal is currently pending in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.  Comerica is closely 
monitoring the development of this case.

Supervision and Regulation Assessment.  Section 318 of the Dodd-Frank Act authorizes the federal banking agencies to 
assess fees against bank holding companies with total consolidated assets in excess of $50 billion equal to the expenses necessary 
or appropriate in order to carry out their supervision and regulation of those companies.  We paid $1.5 million in 2013 with respect 
to the 2012 assessment year and accrued another $1.5 million for the 2013 assessment year. 

The Volcker Rule. The federal banking agencies and the SEC published approved joint final regulations to implement 
the Volcker Rule on December 10, 2013. The Volcker Rule generally prohibits banking entities from engaging in proprietary 
trading and from owning and sponsoring "covered funds" (e.g. hedge funds and private equity funds).  The final regulations adopt 
a multi-faceted approach to implementing the Volcker Rule prohibitions that relies on: (i) detailed descriptions of prohibited and 
permitted activities; (ii) detailed compliance requirements; and (iii) for banking entities with large volumes of trading activity, 
detailed quantitative analysis and reporting obligations. In addition to rules implementing the core prohibitions and exemptions 
(e.g. underwriting, market-making related activities, risk-mitigating hedging and trading in certain government obligations) of the 
Volcker  Rule,  the  regulations  also  include  two  appendices  devoted  to  recordkeeping  and  reporting  requirements,  including 
numerous quantitative data reporting obligations for banking entities with significant trading activities (Appendix A) and enhanced 
compliance requirements for banking entities with significant trading or covered fund activities (Appendix B).  The final rule 
becomes effective April 1, 2014.  The Volcker Rule generally requires full compliance with the new restrictions by July 21, 2015.  
Comerica is closely monitoring the development of the Volcker Rule, and expects to meet the final requirements adopted by 
regulators within the applicable regulatory timelines.  Additional information on Comerica's portfolio of indirect (through funds) 
private equity and venture capital investments is set forth in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements located on 
pages F-66 through F-67 of the Financial Section of this report.  

Annual Capital Plans. On November 22, 2011, the FRB issued a final rule requiring top-tier U.S. bank holding companies 
with total consolidated assets of $50 billion or more to submit annual capital plans for review, and issued instructions regarding 
stress testing as part of the 2012 Capital Plan Review program.  Under the rule, the FRB will annually evaluate institutions' capital 
adequacy, internal capital adequacy assessment processes, and their plans to make capital distributions, such as dividend payments 
or stock repurchases.  As required, Comerica submitted its 2013 capital plan to the FRB on January 7, 2013; on March 14, 2013, 
Comerica announced that the FRB had completed its 2013 capital plan review and did not object to the 2013 capital plan or capital 
distributions contemplated in such plan.  Also as required, Comerica submitted its 2014 capital plan to the FRB on January 3, 
2014 and expects to receive the results of the FRB's review of the 2014 plan in March 2014.  Prior to October 12, 2013, Comerica 
was subject to the Capital Plan Review (CapPR) program, and is currently subject to the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and 
Review (CCAR) program, which includes additional stress testing using the FRB's models, disclosure requirements beyond what 
was necessitated pursuant to the CapPR program and a higher level of scrutiny by the FRB.

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Enhanced Prudential Requirements.  The Dodd-Frank Act created the Financial Stability Oversight Council (“FSOC”) 
to coordinate efforts of the primary U.S. financial regulatory agencies in establishing regulations to address financial stability 
concerns and will make recommendations to the FRB as to enhanced prudential standards that must apply to large, interconnected 
bank holding companies and nonbank financial companies supervised by the FRB under the Dodd-Frank Act, including capital, 
leverage, liquidity and risk management requirements.

On December 20, 2011, the FRB issued its proposed regulations to implement the enhanced prudential and supervisory 
requirements  mandated  by  the  Dodd-Frank Act.  The  proposed  regulations  address  enhanced  risk-based  capital  and  leverage 
requirements, enhanced liquidity requirements, enhanced risk management and risk committee requirements, single-counterparty 
credit limits, semiannual stress tests, and a debt-to-equity limit for companies determined to pose a grave threat to financial stability. 
They are intended to allow regulators to more effectively supervise large bank holding companies and nonbank financial firms 
whose failure could impact the stability of the US financial system, and generally build on existing US and international regulatory 
guidance.  The proposal also takes a multi-stage or phased approach to many of the requirements (such as the capital and liquidity 
requirements). Most of these requirements will apply to Comerica because it has consolidated assets of more than $50 billion. 
However, the proposal defers several key aspects of the new enhanced requirements to future proposals. As a result, the full impact 
of these enhanced standards on Comerica and its competitors cannot yet be fully assessed.  It is anticipated that these requirements 
will be issued in 2014.

Office of Financial Research Assessments.  The Dodd-Frank Act established the Office of Financial Research (“OFR”) 
to serve the FSOC and the public by improving the quality, transparency, and accessibility of financial data and information, by 
conducting and sponsoring research related to financial stability, and by promoting best practices in risk management.  On May 
21,  2012,  the  Department  of  the Treasury  published  final  regulations  to  implement,  beginning  July  20,  2012,  a  semi-annual 
assessment scheme for covering expenses of the OFR based on the asset size of each assessed company as of the end of the 
preceding year.  

Resolution  (Living Will)  Plans.    Section  165(d)  of  the  Dodd-Frank Act  requires  bank  holding  companies  with  total 
consolidated assets of $50 billion or more (“covered companies”) to prepare and submit to the federal banking agencies (e.g., FRB 
and FDIC) a plan for their rapid and orderly resolution under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.  Covered companies, such as Comerica, 
with less than $100 billion in total nonbank assets were required to submit their initial plans by December 31, 2013.  In addition, 
Section 165(d) requires FDIC-insured depository institutions (like Comerica Bank) with assets of $50 billion or more to develop, 
maintain, and periodically submit plans outlining how the FDIC would resolve it through the FDIC's resolution powers under the 
Federal Deposit Insurance Act.  The federal banking agencies have issued rules to implement these requirements.  Both Comerica 
and Comerica Bank filed their respective resolution plans in advance of the above due date.  The resolution plans are currently 
under review by the FRB and FDIC.  

Section 611 and Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act.  Section 611 of the Dodd-Frank Act prohibits a state bank from engaging 
in derivative transactions unless the lending limit laws of the state in which the bank is chartered takes into consideration exposure 
to derivatives.  Section 611 does not provide how state lending limit laws must factor in derivatives.  The Texas Finance Commission 
has adopted an administrative rule meeting the requirements of Section 611.  Accordingly, Comerica Bank may engage in derivative 
transactions, as permitted by applicable law.

Title  VII  of  the  Dodd-Frank Act  establishes  a  comprehensive  framework  for  over-the-counter  (“OTC”)  derivatives 
transactions.  The structure for derivatives set forth in the Dodd-Frank Act is intended to promote, among other things, exchange 
trading and centralized clearing of swaps and security-based swaps, as well as greater transparency in the derivatives markets and 
enhanced monitoring of the entities that use these markets.  In this regard, the CFTC and SEC have issued several regulatory 
proposals, some of which are now effective or will become effective in 2014.  

The SEC and CFTC have jointly adopted rules further defining the terms “swap,” “security-based swap,” “security-based 
swap agreement,” and have also adopted final joint rules defining the terms “swap dealer,” “security-based swap dealer,” “major 
swap participant,” and “major security-based swap participant.”  Comerica has determined that neither it, nor its subsidiaries, are 
within the definition of “swap dealer” or “major swap participant,” but some portions of the Title VII regulations apply nonetheless.  
One of these regulations centers on limiting certain OTC transactions to “eligible contract participants.”  This regulation may have 
an impact on the small business customers of Comerica's banking subsidiaries by making such customers ineligible for swap 
derivatives as hedging in their loan agreements.

Consumer Finance Regulations.   The Dodd-Frank Act made several changes to consumer finance laws and regulations.  
It contained provisions that have weakened the federal preemption rules applicable for national banks and give state attorneys 
general the ability to enforce federal consumer protection laws.  Additionally, the Dodd-Frank Act created the Consumer Financial 
Protection Bureau (“CFPB“), which has a broad rule-making authority for a wide range of consumer protection laws that apply 
to all banks and savings institutions, including the authority to prohibit “unfair, deceptive or abusive” acts and practices, and 
possesses examination and enforcement authority over all banks and savings institutions with more than $10 billion in assets.  In 
this regard, the CFPB has commenced issuing several new rules to implement various provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act that were 

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specifically identified as being enforced by the CFPB, as well as those specified for supervisory and enforcement authority for 
very large depository institutions and non-depository (nonbank) entities.  Comerica is subject to CFPB foreign remittance rules 
and home mortgage lending rules, in addition to certain other CFPB rules.

The foreign remittance rules fall under Section 1073 of the Dodd-Frank Act.  The CFPB issued new regulations amending 
Regulation E, which implements the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, effective October 28, 2013.  The regulations are designed to 
provide protections to consumers who transfer funds to recipients located in countries outside the United States (customer foreign 
remittance transfers).  In general, the regulation requires remittance transfer providers, such as Comerica, to disclose to a consumer 
the exchange rate, fees, and amount to be received by the recipient when the consumer sends a remittance transfer.  Comerica has 
implemented the model disclosures provided in Appendix A to the final rule.  

On January 10, 2013, the CFPB issued three major rules relating to home mortgage loans.  The first rule amends Regulation 
Z to implement amendments made by Sections 1461 and 1462 of the Dodd-Frank Act.  Regulation Z currently requires creditors 
to establish escrow accounts for higher priced mortgage loans secured by a first lien on a principal dwelling.  Higher priced 
mortgage loans, as noted in the paragraph below, occur in a transaction where the annual percentage rate is higher than the average 
prime offer rate by certain amounts, points and fees exceed certain ceiling amounts, or the credit transaction documents permit 
the creditor to charge or collect a prepayment penalty more than 36 months after transaction closing or permit such fees or penalties 
to exceed, in the aggregate, more than 2 percent of the amount prepaid.  The rule implements statutory changes that lengthen the 
period  of  time  for  which  the  mandatory  escrow  must  be  maintained  and  exempts  certain  transactions  from  the  requirement.  
Comerica’s current policy does not permit business units to make first lien, higher priced mortgage loans.  Therefore, this rule 
should not impact Comerica’s loan servicing system.   The effective date of the rule was June 1, 2013.  

The second rule expands the universe of loans subject to the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (“HOEPA”).  
HOEPA establishes rules related to higher priced mortgage loans.  HOEPA applies mainly to higher priced mortgage loans securing 
a consumer's principal dwelling, including purchase money loans and home equity lines of credit (“HELOCs”).  The existing tests 
for coverage were revised, and a new prepayment penalty test for HOEPA coverage was added.  The new rule implements new 
restrictions and requirements concerning loan terms and origination practices for mortgage loans that are within HOEPA's coverage.  
Comerica’s mortgage servicing vendor, PHH Mortgage Corporation (“PHH”), has updated its system to comply with HOEPA 
requirements for purchase money loans and HELOCs for HOEPA’s prepayment penalty limitation.   Additionally, Comerica’s 
applicable  policies  and  procedures  for  personal  purpose  loans  secured  by  a  principal  dwelling  have  been  updated  to  meet 
compliance.  The new rule was effective January 10, 2014.  

The third rule issued on January 10, 2013 is another amendment to Regulation Z.  This rule implements Sections 1411 
and 1412 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which generally require creditors to make a reasonable, good faith determination of a consumer's 
ability to repay any consumer credit transaction secured by a dwelling (excluding an open-end credit plan, timeshare plan, reverse 
mortgage, or temporary loan) and establishes certain protections from liability under this requirement for “qualified mortgages.”  
A “covered” residential mortgage includes, any consumer credit (personal purpose) closed-end transaction secured by a 1-4 family 
dwelling regardless of lien position (primary and secondary homes) and excludes home equity lines of credit, bridge and construction 
loans that are 12 months or less, and business purpose loans that are placed in Comerica Bank’s portfolio.   The rule also implements 
Section 1414 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which limits prepayment penalties.  Finally, the rule requires creditors to retain evidence of 
compliance with the rule for three years after a covered loan is consummated.  Comerica has modified its policies and procedures 
to meet these requirements.  The effective date was January 10, 2014.

Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012.  In 2012, Congress passed the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance 
Reform Act (“Act”).  The Act modified the National Flood Insurance Program as follows: (i) increasing the maximum civil penalty 
for Flood Disaster Protection Act violations to $2,000 and eliminating the annual penalty cap; (ii) requiring lenders to escrow 
premiums and fees for flood insurance on residential improved real estate (including mobile homes), unless the lending institution 
has assets of less than $1 billion as of July 6, 2012, the date of enactment; (iii) directing lenders to accept private flood insurance 
and to notify borrowers of the availability of such flood insurance; (iv) amending the force placement requirement provisions; 
and (v) permitting a lender to charge a borrower for the cost of premiums and fees incurred for coverage when the policy has 
lapsed or has insufficient coverage.  The amendments to the force placement provisions and the civil penalty provisions were 
effective immediately.  In October 2013, the federal agencies (e.g., OCC, FRB, FDIC, Farm Credit Administration, and National 
Credit Union Association) issued a proposed rule establishing requirements with respect to the escrow of flood insurance payments, 
the  acceptance  of  private  flood  insurance,  and  force  placed  insurance.   These  requirements  will  impact  Comerica  loans  and 
extensions of credit secured with residential improved real estate.  Comerica is currently reviewing the impact of these proposed 
requirements.  It is anticipated that the federal agencies will issue a final rule in 2014.  

Future Legislation and Regulatory Measures

The environment in which financial institutions will operate after the recent financial crisis, including legislative and 
regulatory changes affecting capital, liquidity, supervision, permissible activities, corporate governance and compensation, and 
changes in fiscal policy, may have long-term effects on the business model and profitability of financial institutions that cannot  

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be foreseen.  Moreover, in light of recent events and current conditions in the U.S. financial markets and economy, Congress and 
regulators have continued to increase their focus on the regulation of the financial services industry. Comerica cannot accurately 
predict whether legislative changes will occur or, if they occur, the ultimate effect they would have upon the financial condition 
or results of operations of Comerica.

UNDERWRITING APPROACH

The loan portfolio is a primary source of profitability and risk, so proper loan underwriting is critical to Comerica's long-
term financial success. Comerica extends credit to businesses, individuals and public entities based on sound lending principles 
and consistent with prudent banking practice. During the loan underwriting process, a qualitative and quantitative analysis of 
potential  credit  facilities  is  performed,  and  the  credit  risks  associated  with  each  relationship  are  evaluated.  Important  factors 
considered as part of the underwriting process for new loans and loan renewals include:

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People: Including the competence, integrity and succession planning of customers.

Purpose: The legal, logical and productive purposes of the credit facility.

Payment: Including the source, timing and probability of payment.

Protection: Including obtaining alternative sources of repayment, securing the loan, as appropriate, with collateral 
and/or third-party guarantees and ensuring appropriate legal documentation is obtained.

Perspective: The risk/reward relationship and pricing elements (cost of funds; servicing costs; time value of 
money; credit risk).

Comerica prices credit facilities to reflect risk, the related costs and the expected return, while maintaining competitiveness 
with other financial institutions. Loans with variable and fixed rates are underwritten to achieve expected risk-adjusted returns on 
the credit facilities and for the full relationship including the borrower's ability to repay the principal and interest based on such 
rates.

Credit Administration 

Comerica maintains a Credit Administration Department (“Credit Administration”) which is responsible for the oversight 
and monitoring of our loan portfolio. Credit Administration assists with underwriting by providing objective financial analysis, 
including an assessment of the borrower's business model, balance sheet, cash flow and collateral. Each borrower relationship is 
assigned an internal risk rating by Credit Administration. Further, Credit Administration updates the assigned internal risk rating 
for every borrower relationship as new information becomes available, either as a result of periodic reviews of the credit quality 
or as a result of a change in borrower performance. The goal of the internal risk rating framework is to improve Comerica's risk 
management capability, including its ability to identify and manage changes in the credit risk profile of its portfolio, predict future 
losses and price the loans appropriately for risk.

Credit Policy

Comerica maintains a comprehensive set of credit policies. Comerica's credit policies provide individual relationship 
managers, as well as loan committees, approval authorities based on our internal risk rating system and establish maximum exposure 
limits based on risk ratings and Comerica's legal lending limit. Credit Administration, in conjunction with the businesses units, 
monitors compliance with the credit policies and modifies the existing policies as necessary. New or modified policies/guidelines 
require approval by the Strategic Credit Committee, chaired by Comerica's Chief Credit Officer and comprising senior credit, 
market and risk management executives.

Commercial Loan Portfolio

Commercial loans are underwritten using a comprehensive analysis of the borrower's operations. The underwriting process 

includes an analysis of some or all of the factors listed below:

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The borrower's business model.

Periodic review of financial statements including financial statements audited by an independent certified public 
accountant when appropriate.

The pro-forma financial condition including financial projections.

The borrower's sources and uses of funds.

The borrower's debt service capacity.

The guarantor's financial strength.

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A comprehensive review of the quality and value of collateral, including independent third-party appraisals of 
machinery and equipment and commercial real estate, as appropriate, to determine the advance rates.

Physical inspection of collateral and audits of receivables, as appropriate.

Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Loan Portfolio

Comerica's CRE loan portfolio consists of real estate construction and commercial mortgage loans and includes both 
loans to real estate developers and loans secured by owner-occupied real estate. Comerica's CRE loan underwriting policies are 
consistent with the approach described above and provide maximum loan-to-value ratios that limit the size of a loan to a maximum 
percentage of the value of the real estate collateral securing the loan. The loan-to-value percentage varies by the type of collateral 
and is limited by advance rates established by our regulators. Our loan-to-value limitations are, in certain cases, more restrictive 
than those required by regulators and are influenced by other risk factors such as the financial strength of the borrower or guarantor, 
the equity provided to the project and the viability of the project itself. CRE loans generally require cash equity. CRE loans are 
normally originated with full recourse or limited recourse to all principals and owners. There are limitations to the size of a single 
project loan and to the aggregate dollar exposure to a single guarantor.

Consumer and Residential Mortgage Loan Portfolios

Comerica's consumer and residential mortgage loans are originated consistent with the underwriting approach described 
above, but also includes an assessment of each borrower's personal financial condition, including a review of credit reports and 
related FICO scores (a type of credit score used to assess an applicant's credit risk) and verification of income and assets. Comerica 
does  not  originate  subprime  loan  programs. Although  a  standard  industry  definition  for  subprime  loans  (including  subprime 
mortgage loans) does not exist, Comerica defines subprime loans as specific product offerings for higher risk borrowers, including 
individuals with one or a combination of high credit risk factors. These credit factors include low FICO scores, poor patterns of 
payment history, high debt-to-income ratios and elevated loan-to-value. We generally consider subprime FICO scores to be those 
below 620 on a secured basis (excluding loans with cash or near-cash collateral and adequate income to make payments) and 
below 660 for unsecured loans. Residential mortgage loans retained in the portfolio are largely relationship based.  The remaining 
loans are typically eligible to be sold on the secondary market.  Adjustable rate loans are limited to standard conventional loan 
programs.  

EMPLOYEES

As of December 31, 2013, Comerica and its subsidiaries had 8,564 full-time and 643 part-time employees.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

Comerica maintains an Internet website at www.comerica.com where the Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports 
on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports are available without charge, as soon as reasonably 
practicable after those reports are filed with or furnished to the SEC. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Employees, 
the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Members of the Board of Directors and the Senior Financial Officer Code of Ethics 
adopted by Comerica are also available on the Internet website and are available in print to any shareholder who requests them. 
Such requests should be made in writing to the Corporate Secretary at Comerica Incorporated, Comerica Bank Tower, 1717 Main 
Street, MC 6404, Dallas, Texas 75201.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

This report includes forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In 
addition, Comerica may make other written and oral communications from time to time that contain such statements. All statements 
regarding Comerica's expected financial position, strategies and growth prospects and general economic conditions Comerica 
expects to exist in the future are forward-looking statements. The words, “anticipates,” “believes,” “feels,” “expects,” “estimates,” 
“seeks,” “strives,” “plans,” “intends,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “position,” “target,” “mission,” “assume,” “achievable,” “potential,” 
“strategy,” “goal,” “aspiration,” "opportunity," "initiative," “outcome,” “continue,” “remain,” “maintain,” "on course," “trend,” 
“objective,” "looks forward" and variations of such words and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” 
“would,” “should,” “could,” “might,” “can,” “may” or similar expressions, as they relate to Comerica or its management, are 
intended to identify forward-looking statements.

Comerica cautions that forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which 
change over time. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement is made, and Comerica does not undertake 
to update forward-looking statements to reflect facts, circumstances, assumptions or events that occur after the date the forward-
looking statements are made. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements and future 
results could differ materially from historical performance.

In addition to factors mentioned elsewhere in this Report or previously disclosed in Comerica's SEC reports (accessible 
on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or on Comerica's website at www.comerica.com), the factors contained below, among others, 

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could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements, and future results could differ materially from 
historical performance.

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General political, economic or industry conditions, either domestically or internationally, may be less favorable 
than expected.

Local,  domestic,  and  international  economic,  political  and  industry  specific  conditions  affect  the  financial  services 
industry, directly and indirectly. Conditions such as or related to inflation, recession, unemployment, volatile interest 
rates, international conflicts and other factors, such as real estate values, energy costs, fuel prices, state and local municipal 
budget deficits, the recent European debt crisis and government spending and the U.S. national debt, outside of our control 
may, directly and indirectly, adversely affect Comerica. As has been the case with the impact of recent economic conditions, 
economic downturns could result in the delinquency of outstanding loans, which could have a material adverse impact 
on Comerica's earnings.

Governmental monetary and fiscal policies may adversely affect the financial services industry, and therefore 
impact Comerica's financial condition and results of operations.

Monetary and fiscal policies of various governmental and regulatory agencies, in particular the FRB, affect the financial 
services industry, directly and indirectly. The FRB regulates the supply of money and credit in the U.S. and its monetary 
and fiscal policies determine in a large part Comerica's cost of funds for lending and investing and the return that can be 
earned on such loans and investments. Changes in such policies, including changes in interest rates, will influence the 
origination of loans, the value of investments, the generation of deposits and the rates received on loans and investment 
securities and paid on deposits. Changes in monetary and fiscal policies are beyond Comerica's control and difficult to 
predict. Comerica's financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely impacted by changes in 
governmental monetary and fiscal policies.

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Volatility and disruptions in global capital and credit markets may adversely impact Comerica's business, financial 
condition and results of operations.

Global capital and credit markets are sometimes subject to periods of extreme volatility and disruption. Disruptions, 
uncertainty or volatility in the capital and credit markets may limit Comerica's ability to access capital and manage 
liquidity,  which  may  adversely  affect  Comerica's  business,  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations.  Further, 
Comerica's customers may be adversely impacted by such conditions, which could have a negative impact on Comerica's 
business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Any reduction in our credit rating could adversely affect Comerica and/or the holders of its securities.

Rating agencies regularly evaluate Comerica, and their ratings are based on a number of factors, including Comerica's 
financial strength as well as factors not entirely within its control, including conditions affecting the financial services 
industry generally. There can be no assurance that Comerica will maintain its current ratings. In March 2012, Moody's 
Investors  Service  downgraded  Comerica's  long-term  and  short-term  senior  credit  ratings  one  notch  to A3  and  P-2, 
respectively. From July 2012 through October 2013, Fitch Ratings had Comerica's outlook as “Negative”; in October 
2013, Fitch Ratings affirmed Comerica's rating while revising the outlook to “Stable.” While recent credit rating actions 
have had little to no detrimental impact on Comerica's profitability, borrowing costs, or ability to access the capital 
markets, future downgrades to Comerica's or its subsidiaries' credit ratings could adversely affect Comerica's profitability, 
borrowing costs, or ability to access the capital markets or otherwise have a negative effect on Comerica's results of 
operations or financial condition.  If such a reduction placed Comerica's or its subsidiaries' credit ratings below investment 
grade, it could also create obligations or liabilities under the terms of existing arrangements that could increase Comerica's 
costs under such arrangements. Additionally, a downgrade of the credit rating of any particular security issued by Comerica 
or its subsidiaries could negatively affect the ability of the holders of that security to sell the securities and the prices at 
which any such securities may be sold.

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The soundness of other financial institutions could adversely affect Comerica.

Comerica's ability to engage in routine funding transactions could be adversely affected by the actions and commercial 
soundness of other financial institutions. Financial services institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, 
counterparty or other relationships. Comerica has exposure to many different industries and counterparties, and it routinely 
executes transactions with counterparties in the financial industry, including brokers and dealers, commercial banks, 
investment banks, mutual and hedge funds, and other institutional clients. As a result, defaults by, or even rumors or 
questions about, one or more financial services institutions, or the financial services industry generally, have led, and 
may further lead, to market-wide liquidity problems and could lead to losses or defaults by us or by other institutions. 
Many of these transactions could expose Comerica to credit risk in the event of default of its counterparty or client. In 
addition, Comerica's credit risk may be impacted when the collateral held by it cannot be realized upon or is liquidated 

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at prices not sufficient to recover the full amount of the financial instrument exposure due to Comerica. There is no 
assurance that any such losses would not adversely affect, possible materially in nature, Comerica.

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Changes in regulation or oversight may have a material adverse impact on Comerica's operations.

Comerica is subject to extensive regulation, supervision and examination by the U.S. Treasury, the Texas Department of 
Banking, the FDIC, the FRB, the SEC and other regulatory bodies. Such regulation and supervision governs the activities 
in which Comerica may engage. Regulatory authorities have extensive discretion in their supervisory and enforcement 
activities, including the imposition of restrictions on Comerica's operations, investigations and limitations related to 
Comerica's securities, the classification of Comerica's assets and determination of the level of Comerica's allowance for 
loan losses. Any change in such regulation and oversight, whether in the form of regulatory policy, regulations, legislation 
or  supervisory  action,  may  have  a  material  adverse  impact  on  Comerica's  business,  financial  condition  or  results  of 
operations.  

In particular, Congress and other regulators have recently increased their focus on the regulation of the financial services 
industry.  Their actions include, but are not limited to, the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act, many parts of which are now 
in effect, and the adoption of the Basel III framework in the U.S.  For additional information on these actions, please see  
“The  Dodd-Frank  Wall  Street  Reform  and  Consumer  Protection Act  and  Other  Recent  Legislative  and  Regulatory 
Developments” section of the “Supervisory and Regulation” section of this report.  Many provisions in the Dodd-Frank 
Act and the Basel III framework remain subject to regulatory rule-making and implementation, the effects of which are 
not yet known.  

The effects of such recently enacted legislation and regulatory actions on Comerica cannot reliably be fully determined 
at this time. Moreover, as some of the legislation and regulatory actions previously implemented in response to the recent 
financial crisis expire, the impact of the conclusion of these programs on the financial sector and on the economic recovery 
is unknown. Any delay in the economic recovery or a worsening of current financial market conditions could adversely 
affect Comerica. We can neither predict when or whether future regulatory or legislative reforms will be enacted nor what 
their contents will be. The impact of any future legislation or regulatory actions on Comerica's businesses or operations 
cannot be reliably determined at this time, and such impact may adversely affect Comerica.

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Unfavorable developments concerning credit quality could adversely affect Comerica's financial results.

Although Comerica regularly reviews credit exposure related to its customers and various industry sectors in which it 
has business relationships, default risk may arise from events or circumstances that are difficult to detect or foresee. 
Under such circumstances, Comerica could experience an increase in the level of provision for credit losses, nonperforming 
assets, net charge-offs and reserve for credit losses, which could adversely affect Comerica's financial results.

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Compliance with more stringent capital and liquidity requirements may adversely affect Comerica.

New capital requirements in connection with Basel III and the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act applicable to Comerica 
as a bank holding company as well as to Comerica's subsidiary banks will have a significant effect on Comerica.  Additional 
information on the regulatory capital requirements applicable to Comerica is set forth in the “Supervision and Regulation” 
section of this report.  These requirements, and any other new laws or regulations, could adversely affect Comerica's 
ability to pay dividends, or could require Comerica to reduce business levels or to raise capital, including in ways that 
may adversely affect its results of operations or financial condition and/or existing shareholders.  

The liquidity requirements applicable to Comerica as a bank holding company as well as to our subsidiary banks are in 
the process of being substantially revised, in connection with recently proposed supervisory guidance, Basel III and the 
requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act. Additional information on the liquidity requirements applicable to Comerica is set 
forth in the “Supervision and Regulation” section of this report.  In light of these or other new legal and regulatory 
requirements, Comerica and our subsidiary banks may be required to satisfy additional, more stringent, liquidity standards, 
including, for the first time, quantitative standards for liquidity management. We cannot fully predict at this time the final 
form of, or the effects of, these regulations.  

Further, our regulators may also require us to satisfy additional, more stringent capital adequacy and liquidity standards 
than those specified as part of the Dodd-Frank Act and the FRB's proposed and final rules implementing Basel III, or 
comply with the requirements of these standards earlier than might otherwise be required, in connection with the annual 
capital plan review process.

The ultimate impact of the new capital and liquidity standards cannot be fully determined at this time and will depend 
on a number of factors, including treatment and implementation by the U.S. banking regulators.  However, maintaining 
higher levels of capital and liquidity may reduce Comerica's profitability and otherwise adversely affect its business, 
financial condition, or results of operations.  

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Declines in the businesses or industries of Comerica's customers could cause increased credit losses, which could 
adversely affect Comerica.

Comerica's business customer base consists, in part, of customers in volatile businesses and industries such as the energy 
industry, the automotive production industry and the real estate business.  These industries are sensitive to global economic 
conditions and supply chain factors.  Any decline in one of those customers' businesses or industries could cause increased 
credit losses, which in turn could adversely affect Comerica.

Operational difficulties, failure of technology infrastructure or information security incidents could adversely 
affect Comerica's business and operations.

Comerica is exposed to many types of operational risk, including reputational risk, legal and compliance risk, the risk of 
fraud or theft by employees or outsiders, failure of Comerica's controls and procedures and unauthorized transactions by 
employees  or  operational  errors,  including  clerical  or  recordkeeping  errors  or  those  resulting  from  computer  or 
telecommunications systems malfunctions.   Given the high volume of transactions at Comerica, certain errors may be 
repeated or compounded before they are identified and resolved. 

In particular, Comerica's operations rely on the secure processing, storage and transmission of confidential and other 
information on its technology systems and networks. Any failure, interruption or breach in security of these systems could 
result in failures or disruptions in Comerica's customer relationship management, general ledger, deposit, loan and other 
systems.  

Comerica also faces the risk of operational disruption, failure or capacity constraints due to its dependency on third party 
vendors for components of its business infrastructure. While Comerica has selected these third party vendors carefully, 
it does not control their operations. As such, any failure on the part of these business partners to perform their various 
responsibilities could also adversely affect Comerica's business and operations. 

Comerica may also be subject to disruptions of its operating systems arising from events that are wholly or partially 
beyond its control, which may include, for example, computer viruses, cyber attacks, spikes in transaction volume and/
or customer activity, electrical or telecommunications outages, or natural disasters. Although Comerica has programs in 
place related to business continuity, disaster recovery and information security to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, 
and  availability  of  its  systems,  business  applications  and  customer  information,  such  disruptions  may  give  rise  to 
interruptions in service to customers and loss or liability to Comerica.  For example, along with a number of other large 
financial institutions' websites, Comerica’s website, www.comerica.com, was subject to denial of service attacks in 2013.  
These events did not result in a breach of Comerica’s client data, and account information remained secure; however, 
during one attack, some customers may have been prevented from accessing Comerica Bank’s secure websites through 
www.comerica.com. In all cases, the attacks primarily resulted in inconvenience; however, future cyber attacks could be 
more disruptive and damaging, and Comerica may not be able to anticipate or prevent all such attacks. 

The occurrence of any failure or interruption in Comerica's operations or information systems, or any security breach, 
could cause reputational damage, jeopardize the confidentiality of customer information, result in a loss of customer 
business, subject Comerica to regulatory intervention or expose it to civil litigation and financial loss or liability, any of 
which could have a material adverse effect on Comerica.

Further, Comerica may be impacted by data breaches at retailers and other third parties who participate in data interchanges 
with Comerica customers that involve the theft of customer data, which may include the theft of Comerica debit card 
PIN numbers and commercial cards used to make purchases at such retailers and other third parties.  Such data breaches 
could result in Comerica incurring significant expenses to reissue debit cards and cover losses, which could result in a 
material adverse effect on its results of operations.  

The introduction, implementation, withdrawal, success and timing of business initiatives and strategies may be 
less successful or may be different than anticipated, which could adversely affect Comerica's business.

Comerica makes certain projections and develops plans and strategies for its banking and financial products. If Comerica 
does not accurately determine demand for its banking and financial product needs, it could result in Comerica incurring 
significant expenses without the anticipated increases in revenue, which could result in a material adverse effect on its 
business.

Comerica may not be able to utilize technology to efficiently and effectively develop, market, and deliver new 
products and services to its customers. 

The financial services industry experiences rapid technological change with regular introductions of new technology-
driven products and services. The efficient and effective utilization of technology enables financial institutions to better 
serve customers and to reduce costs. Comerica's future success depends, in part, upon its ability to address the needs of 
its customers by using technology to market and deliver products and services that will satisfy customer demands, meet 

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regulatory  requirements,  and  create  additional  efficiencies  in  Comerica's  operations.  Comerica  may  not  be  able  to 
effectively  develop  new  technology-driven  products  and  services  or  be  successful  in  marketing  or  supporting  these 
products and services to its customers, which could have a material adverse impact on Comerica's financial condition 
and results of operations.

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Changes in the financial markets, including fluctuations in interest rates and their impact on deposit pricing, could 
adversely affect Comerica's net interest income and balance sheet.

The operations of financial institutions such as Comerica are dependent to a large degree on net interest income, which 
is the difference between interest income from loans and investments and interest expense on deposits and borrowings. 
Prevailing economic conditions, the trade, fiscal and monetary policies of the federal government and the policies of 
various  regulatory  agencies  all  affect  market  rates  of  interest  and  the  availability  and  cost  of  credit,  which  in  turn 
significantly affect financial institutions' net interest income. Volatility in interest rates can also result in disintermediation, 
which is the flow of funds away from financial institutions into direct investments, such as federal government and 
corporate securities and other investment vehicles, which, because of the absence of federal insurance premiums and 
reserve requirements, generally pay higher rates of return than financial institutions. Comerica's financial results could 
be materially adversely impacted by changes in financial market conditions.

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Competitive product and pricing pressures among financial institutions within Comerica's markets may change.

Comerica operates in a very competitive environment, which is characterized by competition from a number of other 
financial institutions in each market in which it operates. Comerica competes in terms of products and pricing with large 
national and regional financial institutions and with smaller financial institutions.  Some of Comerica's larger competitors, 
including certain nationwide banks that have a significant presence in Comerica's market area, may make available to 
their customers a broader array of product, pricing and structure alternatives and, due to their asset size, may more easily 
absorb loans in a larger overall portfolio. Some of Comerica's smaller competitors may have more liberal lending policies 
and processes. 

Additionally, the financial services industry has recently been subject to increasing regulation. For more information, see 
the “Supervision and Regulation” section of this report. Such regulations may require significant additional investments 
in technology, personnel or other resources or place limitations on the ability of financial institutions, including Comerica, 
to engage in certain activities. Comerica's competitors may be subject to a significantly different or reduced degree of 
regulation due to their asset size or types of products offered. They may also have the ability to more efficiently utilize 
resources to comply with regulations or may be able to more effectively absorb the costs of regulations into their existing 
cost structure. 

If Comerica is unable to compete effectively in products and pricing in its markets, business could decline, which could 
have a material adverse effect on Comerica's business, financial condition or results of operations.

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Changes  in  customer  behavior  may  adversely  impact  Comerica's  business,  financial  condition  and  results  of 
operations.

Comerica uses a variety of financial tools, models and other methods to anticipate customer behavior as a part of its 
strategic  planning  and  to  meet  certain  regulatory  requirements.  Individual,  economic,  political,  industry-specific 
conditions and other factors outside of Comerica's control, such as fuel prices, energy costs, real estate values or other 
factors that affect customer income levels, could alter predicted customer borrowing, repayment, investment and deposit 
practices. Such a change in these practices could materially adversely affect Comerica's ability to anticipate business 
needs and meet regulatory requirements.

Further,  difficult  economic  conditions  may  negatively  affect  consumer  confidence  levels. A  decrease  in  consumer 
confidence levels would likely aggravate the adverse effects of these difficult market conditions on Comerica, Comerica's 
customers and others in the financial institutions industry.

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Any future strategic acquisitions or divestitures may present certain risks to Comerica's business and operations.

Difficulties  in  capitalizing  on  the  opportunities  presented  by  a  future  acquisition  may  prevent  Comerica  from  fully 
achieving the expected benefits from the acquisition, or may cause the achievement of such expectations to take longer 
to realize than expected. 

Further, the assimilation of the acquired entity's customers and markets could result in higher than expected deposit 
attrition, loss of key employees, disruption of Comerica's businesses or the businesses of the acquired entity or otherwise 
adversely affect Comerica's ability to maintain relationships with customers and employees or achieve the anticipated 
benefits of the acquisition. These matters could have an adverse effect on Comerica for an undetermined period. Comerica 
will be subject to similar risks and difficulties in connection with any future decisions to downsize, sell or close units or 
otherwise change the business mix of Comerica.

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Management's ability to maintain and expand customer relationships may differ from expectations.

The financial services industry is very competitive. Comerica not only vies for business opportunities with new customers, 
but also competes to maintain and expand the relationships it has with its existing customers. While management believes 
that it can continue to grow many of these relationships, Comerica will continue to experience pressures to maintain these 
relationships as its competitors attempt to capture its customers. Failure to create new customer relationships and to 
maintain and expand existing customer relationships to the extent anticipated may adversely impact Comerica's earnings.

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Management's ability to retain key officers and employees may change.

Comerica's future operating results depend substantially upon the continued service of its executive officers and key 
personnel. Comerica's future operating results also depend in significant part upon its ability to attract and retain qualified 
management, financial, technical, marketing, sales and support personnel.  Competition for qualified personnel is intense, 
and Comerica cannot ensure success in attracting or retaining qualified personnel. There may be only a limited number 
of persons with the requisite skills to serve in these positions, and it may be increasingly difficult for Comerica to hire 
personnel over time. 

Further, Comerica's ability to retain key officers and employees may be impacted by legislation and regulation affecting 
the financial services industry. On April 14, 2011, FRB, OCC and several other federal financial regulators issued a joint 
proposed  rulemaking  to  implement  Section 956  of  the  Dodd-Frank Act.  Section 956  requires  the  regulators  to  issue 
regulations that prohibit incentive-based compensation arrangements that encourage inappropriate risk taking by covered 
financial institutions and are deemed to be excessive, or that may lead to material losses. Consistent with the Dodd-Frank 
Act, the proposed rule would not apply to institutions with total consolidated assets of less than $1 billion, and would 
impose heightened standards for institutions with $50 billion or more in total consolidated assets, which includes Comerica. 
For these larger institutions, the proposed rule would require that at least 50 percent of incentive-based payments be 
deferred over a minimum period of three years for designated executives. Moreover, boards of directors of these larger 
institutions would be required to identify employees who have the ability to expose the institution to possible losses that 
are substantial in relation to the institution's size, capital or overall risk tolerance, and to determine that the incentive 
compensation  for  these  employees  appropriately  balances  risk  and  rewards  according  to  enumerated  standards.  
Accordingly, Comerica may be at a disadvantage to offer competitive compensation as other financial institutions (as 
referenced above) may not be subject to the same requirements.   

Comerica's business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected by the loss of any 
of its key employees, or Comerica's inability to attract and retain skilled employees.

• 

Legal and regulatory proceedings and related matters with respect to the financial services industry, including 
those directly involving Comerica and its subsidiaries, could adversely affect Comerica or the financial services 
industry in general.

Comerica has been, and may in the future be, subject to various legal and regulatory proceedings. It is inherently difficult 
to assess the outcome of these matters, and there can be no assurance that Comerica will prevail in any proceeding or 
litigation. Any such matter could result in substantial cost and diversion of Comerica's efforts, which by itself could have 
a material adverse effect on Comerica's financial condition and operating results. Further, adverse determinations in such 
matters  could  result  in  actions  by  Comerica's  regulators  that  could  materially  adversely  affect  Comerica's  business, 
financial condition or results of operations.

Comerica establishes reserves for legal claims when payments associated with the claims become probable and the costs 
can be reasonably estimated.  Comerica may still incur legal costs for a matter even if it has not established a reserve.  In 
addition, due to the inherent subjectivity of the assessments and unpredictability of the outcome of legal proceedings, 
the actual cost of resolving a legal claim may be substantially higher than any amounts reserved for that matter.  The 
ultimate resolution of a pending legal proceeding, depending on the remedy sought and granted, could adversely affect 
Comerica's results of operations and financial condition.

• 

Methods of reducing risk exposures might not be effective.

Instruments, systems and strategies used to hedge or otherwise manage exposure to various types of credit, market and 
liquidity, operational, compliance, business risks and enterprise-wide risk could be less effective than anticipated. As a 
result, Comerica may not be able to effectively mitigate its risk exposures in particular market environments or against 
particular types of risk, which could have a material adverse impact on Comerica's business, financial condition or results 
of operations.

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• 

• 

Terrorist activities or other hostilities may adversely affect the general economy, financial and capital markets, 
specific industries, and Comerica.

Terrorist attacks or other hostilities may disrupt Comerica's operations or those of its customers. In addition, these events 
have had and may continue to have an adverse impact on the U.S. and world economy in general and consumer confidence 
and spending in particular, which could harm Comerica's operations. Any of these events could increase volatility in the 
U.S. and world financial markets, which could harm Comerica's stock price and may limit the capital resources available 
to Comerica and its customers. This could have a material adverse impact on Comerica's operating results, revenues and 
costs and may result in increased volatility in the market price of Comerica's common stock.

Catastrophic  events,  including,  but  not  limited  to,  hurricanes,  tornadoes,  earthquakes,  fires  and  floods,  may 
adversely affect the general economy, financial and capital markets, specific industries, and Comerica.

Comerica has significant operations and a significant customer base in California, Texas, Florida and other regions where 
natural and other disasters may occur. These regions are known for being vulnerable to natural disasters and other risks, 
such as tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, fires and floods. These types of natural catastrophic events at times have 
disrupted the local economy, Comerica's business and customers and have posed physical risks to Comerica's property. 
In addition, catastrophic events occurring in other regions of the world may have an impact on Comerica's customers 
and in turn, on Comerica.  A significant catastrophic event could materially adversely affect Comerica's operating results.

• 

Changes in accounting standards could materially impact Comerica's financial statements. 

From time to time accounting standards setters change the financial accounting and reporting standards that govern the 
preparation of Comerica's financial statements. These changes can be difficult to predict and can materially impact how 
Comerica records and reports its financial condition and results of operations. In some cases, Comerica could be required 
to  apply  a  new  or  revised  standard  retroactively,  resulting  in  changes  to  previously  reported  financial  results,  or  a 
cumulative charge to retained earnings. 

• 

Comerica's accounting policies and processes are critical to the reporting of financial condition and results of 
operations. They require management to make estimates about matters that are uncertain. 

Accounting policies and processes are fundamental to how Comerica records and reports the financial condition and 
results of operations. Management must exercise judgment in selecting and applying many of these accounting policies 
and processes so they comply with U.S. GAAP.  In some cases, management must select the accounting policy or method 
to apply from two or more alternatives, any of which may be reasonable under the circumstances, yet may result in the 
Company reporting materially different results than would have been reported under a different alternative.

Management has identified certain accounting policies as being critical because they require management's judgment to 
make difficult, subjective or complex judgments about matters that are uncertain. Materially different amounts could be 
reported under different conditions or using different assumptions or estimates. Comerica has established detailed policies 
and control procedures that are intended to ensure these critical accounting estimates and judgments are well controlled 
and applied consistently. In addition, the policies and procedures are intended to ensure that the process for changing 
methodologies occurs in an appropriate manner. Because of the uncertainty surrounding management's judgments and 
the estimates pertaining to these matters, Comerica cannot guarantee that it will not be required to adjust accounting 
policies or restate prior period financial statements. See “Critical Accounting Policies” on pages F-41 through F-46 of 
the Financial Section of this report and Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements located on pages F-54 
through F-63 of the Financial Section of this report. 

Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments.

None.

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Item 2.  Properties.

The executive offices of Comerica are located in the Comerica Bank Tower, 1717 Main Street, Dallas, Texas 75201. 
Comerica Bank leases five floors of the building, plus an additional 34,238 square feet on the building's lower level, from an 
unaffiliated third party. The lease for such space used by Comerica and its subsidiaries extends through September 2023. Comerica's 
Michigan headquarters are located in a 10-story building in the central business district of Detroit, Michigan at 411 W. Lafayette, 
Detroit, Michigan 48226.  Such building is owned by Comerica Bank.  As of December 31, 2013, Comerica, through its banking 
affiliates, operated a total of 559 banking centers, trust services locations, and loan production or other financial services offices, 
primarily in the States of Texas, Michigan, California, Florida and Arizona. Of these offices, 237 were owned and 322 were leased. 
As of December 31, 2013, affiliates also operated from leased spaces in Denver, Colorado; Wilmington, Delaware; Oakbrook 
Terrace, Illinois; Boston and Waltham, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Morristown, New Jersey; New York, New York; 
Rocky Mount and Cary, North Carolina; Granville, Ohio; Memphis, Tennessee; Reston, Virginia; Bellevue and Seattle, Washington; 
Monterrey, Mexico; Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Comerica and its subsidiaries own, among other 
properties, a check processing center in Livonia, Michigan, and three buildings in Auburn Hills, Michigan, used mainly for lending 
functions and operations.

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings. 

For a description of Comerica's material legal proceedings, please see Note 21 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial 

Statements located on pages F-106 through F-107 of the Financial Section of this report.  

Item 4.   Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

PART II

Item 5.  Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Market Information and Holders of Common Stock

The common stock of Comerica Incorporated is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE Trading Symbol: CMA). 

At February 7, 2014, there were approximately 11,219 record holders of Comerica's common stock.

Sales Prices and Dividends

Quarterly cash dividends were declared during 2013 and 2012 totaling $0.68 and $0.55 per common share per year, 
respectively. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low sale prices per share of Comerica's common 
stock as reported on the NYSE Composite Transactions Tape for all quarters of 2013 and 2012, as well as dividend information.

Quarter    

2013

Fourth
Third
Second
First

2012

$

High

Low

Dividends Per Share

Dividend Yield*    

$

48.69
43.49
40.44
36.99

$

38.64
38.56
33.55
30.73

0.17
0.17
0.17
0.17

1.6%
1.7
1.8
2.0

$

Fourth
Third
Second
First
* Dividend yield is calculated by annualizing the quarterly dividend per share and dividing by an average of the high and low 
price in the quarter.

27.72
29.32
27.88
26.25

32.14
33.38
32.88
34.00

2.0%
1.9
2.0
1.3

0.15
0.15
0.15
0.10

$

$

A discussion of dividend restrictions is set forth in Note 20 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements located 
on pages F-105 through F-106 of the Financial Section of this report and in the “Supervision and Regulation” section of this report.  

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Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

As of December 31, 2013

Number of securities 
to be issued upon 
exercise of 
outstanding options, 
warrants and rights 
(a)

Weighted-average 
exercise price of 
outstanding options, 
warrants and rights 
(b)

Number of securities remaining 
available for future issuance 
under equity compensation 
plans (excluding securities 
reflected in column(a)) 
(c)

16,605,670

$

189,136
16,794,806

$

44.15

34.98
44.04

8,376,239 (2)(3) 

—
8,376,239

Plan Category
Equity compensation plans
approved by security holders (1)
Equity compensation plans not
approved by security holders (4)

Total

(1)  Consists of options to acquire shares of common stock, par value $5.00 per share, issued under the Comerica Incorporated Amended and 
Restated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("2006 LTIP"), the Amended and Restated 1997 Long-Term Incentive Plan and the Amended and 
Restated Comerica Incorporated Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors.  Does not include 107,529 restricted stock units equivalent 
to shares of common stock issued under the Comerica Incorporated Amended and Restated Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors 
and outstanding as of December 31, 2013, or 2,809,164 shares of restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance restricted stock 
units issued under the 2006 LTIP and outstanding as of December 31, 2013. There are no shares available for future issuances under any 
of these plans other than the Comerica Incorporated Amended and Restated Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors and the 2006 LTIP. 
The Comerica Incorporated Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors was approved by the shareholders on May 18, 2004. The 2006 
LTIP was approved by Comerica's shareholders on May 16, 2006, its amendment and restatement was approved by Comerica's shareholders 
on April 27, 2010 and its further amendment and restatement was approved by Comerica's shareholders on April 23, 2013.  

(2)  Does not include shares of common stock purchased or available for purchase by employees under the Amended and Restated Employee 
Stock Purchase Plan, or contributed or available for contribution by Comerica on behalf of the employees. The Amended and Restated 
Employee Stock Purchase Plan was ratified and approved by the shareholders on May 18, 2004. Five million shares of Comerica's common 
stock  have  been  registered  for  sale  or  awards  to  employees  under  the  Amended  and  Restated  Employee  Stock  Purchase  Plan.  As  of 
December 31, 2013, 2,267,342 shares had been purchased by or contributed on behalf of employees, leaving 2,732,658 shares available 
for future sale or awards. If these shares available for future sale or awards under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan were included, the 
numbers shown in column (c) under "Equity compensation plans approved by security holders" and "Total" would both be 11,108,897. 
(3)  These shares are available for future issuance under the 2006 LTIP in the form of options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, 
restricted stock units, performance awards and other stock-based awards and under the Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors in the 
form of options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other equity-based awards. Under the 2006 LTIP, not 
more than a total of 8.55 million shares may be used for awards other than options and stock appreciation rights and not more than one 
million shares are available as incentive stock options. Further, no award recipient may receive more than 350,000 shares during any 
calendar year, and the maximum number of shares underlying awards of options and stock appreciation rights that may be granted to an 
award recipient in any calendar year is 350,000.

(4)  Includes options to purchase 189,136 shares of common stock, par value $5.00 per share, issued under the Amended and Restated Sterling 
Bancshares, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive and Compensation Plan (“Sterling LTIP”), of which 153,111 shares were assumed by Comerica in 
connection with its acquisition of Sterling and 36,025 shares were granted to legacy Sterling employees subsequent to the acquisition.    The 
weighted-average option price of the options assumed in connection with the acquisition of Sterling was $35.81 at December 31, 2013.  
Does not include 17,200 shares of restricted stock granted to legacy Sterling employees under the Sterling LTIP subsequent to the acquisition.  
The Sterling LTIP expired on April 28, 2013, and there are no shares available for future issuance under this plan.

Most of the equity awards made by Comerica during 2013 were granted under the shareholder-approved Amended and 

Restated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

Plans not approved by Comerica's shareholders include:

Amended and Restated Sterling Bancshares, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive and Compensation Plan.  Under the plan, stock 
awards in the form of options, restricted stock, performance awards, bonus shares, phantom shares and other stock-based awards 
may be granted to legacy Sterling employees.  The maximum number of shares underlying awards of options, restricted stock, 
phantom shares and other stock-based awards that may be granted to an award recipient in any calendar year is 47,300, and the 
maximum amount of all performance awards that may be granted to an award recipient in any calendar year is $2,000,000.  Awards 
are generally subject to a vesting schedule specified in the grant documentation.  The exercise price of each option granted will 
be no less than the fair market value of each share of common stock subject to the option on the date the option was granted. The 
term of each option cannot be more than ten years, and the applicable grant documentation specifies the extent to which options 
may  be  exercised  during  their  respective  terms,  including  in  the  event  of  an  employee's  death,  disability  or  termination  of 
employment.  To the extent that an award terminates, expires, lapses or is settled in cash, the shares subject to the award may be 
used again with respect to new grants under the Sterling LTIP.  However, shares tendered or withheld to satisfy the grant or exercise 
price or tax withholding obligations may not be used again for grants under the Sterling LTIP Plan. The Sterling LTIP is administered 

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by the Governance, Compensation and Nominating Committee of Comerica's Board of Directors.  The Sterling LTIP expired on 
April 28, 2013.  Accordingly, there are no shares available for future issuance under this plan.

For additional information regarding Comerica's equity compensation plans, please refer to Note 16 on pages F-96 through 

F-98 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements located in the Financial Section of this report.

Performance Graph

Our performance graph is available under the caption "Performance Graph" on page F-2 of the Financial Section of this 

report.

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

In November 2010, the Board of Directors of Comerica authorized the repurchase of up to 12.6 million shares of Comerica 
Incorporated outstanding common stock and authorized the purchase of up to all 11.5 million of Comerica's original outstanding 
warrants. On April 24, 2012 and April 23, 2013, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 5.7 million 
shares and up to an additional 10.0 million shares of Comerica Incorporated outstanding common stock, respectively.  There is 
no expiration date for Comerica's share repurchase program.  The following table summarizes Comerica's share repurchase activity 
for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Average 
Price
Paid Per 
Share

Total Number of Shares 
and Warrants Purchased 
as Part of Publicly 
Announced Repurchase 
Plans or Programs

Remaining
Repurchase
Authorization 
(a)

Average 
Price 
Paid Per 
Warrant (c)
—
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (b)
2,182
1,913
1,737
1,060
470
183
1,713
7,545

(shares in thousands)
Total first quarter 2013
Total second quarter 2013
Total third quarter 2013
October 2013
November 2013
December 2013
Total fourth quarter 2013

33.94
37.67
41.98
40.37
44.63
45.29
42.07
38.58
(a)  Maximum number of shares and warrants that may yet be purchased under the publicly announced plans or programs.
(b)  Includes approximately 122,000 shares (including 3,000 shares in the quarter ended December 31, 2013) purchased pursuant to deferred 
compensation plans and shares purchased from employees to pay for taxes related to restricted stock vesting under the terms of an employee 
share-based compensation plan during the year ended December 31, 2013.  These transactions are not considered part of Comerica's 
repurchase program.

13,461
21,551 (d)
19,837
18,780
18,310
18,127
18,127
18,127

2,090
1,910
1,714
1,057
470
183
1,710
7,424

Total 2013

$

(c)  Comerica made no repurchases of warrants under the repurchase program during the year ended December 31, 2013.
(d)  Includes the impact of the additional share repurchase authorization approved by the Board on April 23, 2013.

Item 6.  Selected Financial Data.

Reference is made to the caption “Selected Financial Data” on page F-3 of the Financial Section of this report. 

Item 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Reference is made to the sections entitled “2013 Overview and 2014 Outlook,” “Results of Operations," "Strategic Lines 
of Business," "Balance Sheet and Capital Funds Analysis," "Risk Management," "Critical Accounting Policies," "Supplemental 
Financial Data" and "Forward-Looking Statements" on pages F-4 through F-48 of the Financial Section of this report.

Item 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Reference is made to the subheadings entitled “Market and Liquidity Risk,” “Operational Risk,” “Compliance Risk” and 

“Business Risk” on pages F-35 through F-40 of the Financial Section of this report.

Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

Reference  is  made  to  the  sections  entitled  “Consolidated  Balance  Sheets,”  “Consolidated  Statements  of  Income,” 
“Consolidated  Statements  of  Comprehensive  Income,”  “Consolidated  Statements  of  Changes  in  Shareholders'  Equity,” 
“Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows,” “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements,” “Report of Management,” “Reports of 
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm,” and “Historical Review” on pages F-49 through F-120 of the Financial Section 
of this report. 

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Item 9.  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As required by Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act, management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief 
Financial  Officer,  conducted  an  evaluation  as  of  the  end  of  the  period  covered  by  this Annual  Report  on  Form 10-K,  of  the 
effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e). Based on that evaluation, the 
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that Comerica's disclosure controls and procedures were effective 
as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management's annual report on internal control over financial reporting and the related attestation report of Comerica's 

registered public accounting firm are included on pages F-115 and F-116 in the Financial Section of this report. 

As required by Rule 13a-15(d) of the Exchange Act, management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief 
Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting to determine whether any changes 
occurred during the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to 
materially affect, Comerica's internal control over financial reporting. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and 
Chief Financial Officer concluded that there has been no such change during the last quarter of the fiscal year covered by this 
Annual Report on Form 10-K that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Comerica's internal control 
over financial reporting.

Item 9B.  Other Information.

None.

PART III

Item 10.  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

Comerica has a Senior Financial Officer Code of Ethics that applies to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial 
Officer, the Chief Accounting Officer and the Treasurer. The Senior Financial Officer Code of Ethics is available on Comerica's 
website at www.comerica.com. If any substantive amendments are made to the Senior Financial Officer Code of Ethics or if 
Comerica grants any waiver, including any implicit waiver, from a provision of the Senior Financial Officer Code of Ethics to the 
Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Accounting Officer or the Treasurer, we will disclose the nature of 
such amendment or waiver on our website.

The remainder of the response to this item will be included under the sections captioned “Information About Nominees,”  
“Committees  and  Meetings  of  Directors,”  “Committee  Assignments,”  “Executive  Officers”  and  “Section 16(a)  Beneficial 
Ownership Reporting Compliance” of Comerica's definitive Proxy Statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to 
be held on April 22, 2014, which sections are hereby incorporated by reference.

Item 11.  Executive Compensation.

The response to this item will be included under the sections captioned “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider 
Participation,”  “Compensation  Discussion  and  Analysis,”  “Compensation  of  Directors,”  “Governance,  Compensation  and 
Nominating  Committee  Report,”  “2013 Summary  Compensation Table,”  “2013 Grants  of  Plan-Based Awards,”  “Outstanding 
Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 2013,” “2013 Option Exercises and Stock Vested,” “Pension Benefits at Fiscal Year-End 2013,” 
“2013 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation,” and “Potential Payments upon Termination or Change of Control at Fiscal Year-
End 2013” of Comerica's definitive Proxy Statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 22, 2014, 
which sections are hereby incorporated by reference.

Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

The information called for by this item with respect to securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans 

is included under Part II, Item 5 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The response to the remaining requirements of this item will be included under the sections captioned “Security Ownership 
of Certain Beneficial Owners” and “Security Ownership of Management” of Comerica's definitive Proxy Statement relating to 
the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 22, 2014, which sections are hereby incorporated by reference.

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Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

The response to this item will be included under the sections captioned “Director Independence and Transactions of 
Directors with Comerica,” “Transactions of Executive Officers with Comerica,” and “Information about Nominees” of Comerica's 
definitive Proxy Statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 22, 2014, which sections are hereby 
incorporated by reference.

Item 14.  Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

The response to this item will be included under the section captioned “Independent Auditors” of Comerica's definitive 
Proxy Statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 22, 2014, which section is hereby incorporated 
by reference.

PART IV

Item 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

The following documents are filed as a part of this report:

1.

2.

3.

Financial Statements: The financial statements that are filed as part of this report are included in the Financial Section 
on pages F-49 through F-117.

All of the schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the SEC are either not 
required under the related instruction, the required information is contained elsewhere in the Form 10-K, or the 
schedules are inapplicable and therefore have been omitted.

Exhibits: The exhibits listed on the Exhibit Index on pages E-1 through E-5 of this Form 10-K are filed with this 
report or are incorporated herein by reference.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW AND REPORTS

Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

Performance Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selected Financial Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2013 Overview and 2014 Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Strategic Lines of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Balance Sheet and Capital Funds Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Risk Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Critical Accounting Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Supplemental Financial Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Forward-Looking Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Consolidated Financial Statements:

Consolidated Balance Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Consolidated Statements of Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Report of Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Historical Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PERFORMANCE GRAPH

The  graph  shown  below  compares  the  total  returns  (assuming  reinvestment  of  dividends)  of  Comerica  Incorporated 
common stock, the S&P 500 Index, and the Keefe Bank Index.  The graph assumes $100 invested in Comerica Incorporated 
common stock (returns based on stock prices per the NYSE) and each of the indices on December 31, 2008 and the reinvestment 
of all dividends during the periods presented.

The performance shown on the graph is not necessarily indicative of future performance.

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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

(dollar amounts in millions, except per share data)
Years Ended December 31

EARNINGS SUMMARY
Net interest income
Provision for credit losses
Noninterest income
Noninterest expenses
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Income from continuing operations
Net income
Preferred stock dividends
Net income (loss) attributable to common shares
PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK
Diluted earnings per common share:

Income (loss) from continuing operations
Net income (loss)

Cash dividends declared
Common shareholders’ equity
Tangible common equity (a)
Market value
Average diluted shares (in millions)
YEAR-END BALANCES
Total assets
Total earning assets
Total loans
Total deposits
Total medium- and long-term debt
Total common shareholders’ equity
Total shareholders’ equity
AVERAGE BALANCES
Total assets
Total earning assets
Total loans
Total deposits
Total medium- and long-term debt
Total common shareholders’ equity
Total shareholders’ equity
CREDIT QUALITY
Total allowance for credit losses
Total nonperforming loans
Foreclosed property
Total nonperforming assets
Net credit-related charge-offs
Net credit-related charge-offs as a percentage of average total loans
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total period-end loans
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total nonperforming

loans
RATIOS
Net interest margin (fully taxable equivalent)
Return on average assets
Return on average common shareholders’ equity
Dividend payout ratio
Average common shareholders’ equity as a percentage of average

assets

Tier 1 common capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets (a)
Tier 1 capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets
Tangible common equity as a percentage of tangible assets (a)

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

$

$

1,672
46
826
1,722
189
541
541
—
533

2.85
2.85
0.68
39.23
35.65
47.54
187

$ 65,227
60,200
45,470
53,292
3,543
7,153
7,153

$ 63,936
59,091
44,412
51,711
3,972
6,968
6,968

$

$

1,728
79
818
1,757
189
521
521
—
515

2.67
2.67
0.55
36.87
33.38
30.34
192

$

$

1,653
144
792
1,771
137
393
393
—
389

2.09
2.09
0.40
34.80
31.42
25.80
186

$

$

1,646
478
789
1,642
55
260
277
123
153

0.78
0.88
0.25
32.82
31.94
42.24
173

$

$

1,567
1,082
1,050
1,650
(131)
16
17
134
(118)

(0.80)
(0.79)
0.20
32.27
31.22
29.57
149

$ 65,069
59,618
46,057
52,191
4,720
6,942
6,942

$ 62,572
57,483
43,306
49,533
4,818
7,012
7,012

$ 61,008
55,506
42,679
47,755
4,944
6,868
6,868

$ 56,917
52,121
40,075
43,762
5,519
6,351
6,351

$ 53,667
49,352
40,236
40,471
6,138
5,793
5,793

$ 55,553
51,004
40,517
39,486
8,684
5,625
6,068

$ 59,249
54,558
42,161
39,665
11,060
4,878
7,029

$ 62,809
58,162
46,162
40,091
13,334
4,959
7,099

$

$

634
374
9
383
73
0.16%
1.32

160

2.84%
0.85
7.76
23.29

10.90
10.64
10.64
10.07

$

661
541
54
595
170
0.39%
1.37

116

3.03%
0.83
7.43
20.52

11.16
10.14
10.14
9.76

752
887
94
981
328
0.82%
1.70

82

3.19%
0.69
6.18
18.96

11.16
10.37
10.41
10.27

$

$

936
1,123
112
1,235
564
1.39%
2.24

1,022
1,181
111
1,292
869
1.88%
2.34

80

83

3.24%
0.50
2.74
27.78

10.13
10.13
10.13
10.54

2.72%
0.03
(2.37)
n/m

7.90
8.18
12.46
7.99

(a)   See Supplemental Financial Data section for reconcilements of non-GAAP financial measures.
n/m - not meaningful.

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2013 OVERVIEW AND 2014 OUTLOOK

Comerica Incorporated (the Corporation) is a financial holding company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The Corporation's 
major business segments are the Business Bank, the Retail Bank and Wealth Management. The core businesses are tailored to 
each of the Corporation's three primary geographic markets: Michigan, California and Texas. 

The Business Bank meets the needs of middle market businesses, multinational corporations and governmental entities 
by offering various products and services, including commercial loans and lines of credit, deposits, cash management, capital 
market products, international trade finance, letters of credit, foreign exchange management services and loan syndication services.

The  Retail  Bank  includes  small  business  banking  and  personal  financial  services,  consisting  of  consumer  lending, 
consumer deposit gathering and mortgage loan origination. In addition to a full range of financial services provided to small 
business customers, this business segment offers a variety of consumer products, including deposit accounts, installment loans, 
credit cards, student loans, home equity lines of credit and residential mortgage loans.

Wealth Management offers products and services consisting of fiduciary services, private banking, retirement services, 
investment management and advisory services, investment banking and brokerage services. This business segment also offers the 
sale of annuity products, as well as life, disability and long-term care insurance products.

As a financial institution, the Corporation's principal activity is lending to and accepting deposits from businesses and 
individuals.  The primary source of revenue is net interest income, which is principally derived from the difference between interest 
earned on loans and investment securities and interest paid on deposits and other funding sources. The Corporation also provides 
other products and services that meet the financial needs of customers and which generate noninterest income, the Corporation's 
secondary source of revenue. Growth in loans, deposits and noninterest income is affected by many factors, including economic 
conditions in the markets the Corporation serves, the financial requirements and economic health of customers, and the ability to 
add new customers and/or increase the number of products used by current customers.  Success in providing products and services 
depends on the financial needs of customers and the types of products desired.

The accounting and reporting policies of the Corporation and its subsidiaries conform to generally accepted accounting 
principles (GAAP) in the United States (U.S.).  The Corporation's consolidated financial statements are prepared based on the 
application of accounting policies, the most significant of which are described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.  
The most critical of these significant accounting policies are discussed in the “Critical Accounting Policies” section of this financial 
review. 

OVERVIEW

•  Net income was $541 million in 2013, an increase of $20 million, or 4 percent, compared to $521 million in 2012. Net 
income per diluted common share was $2.85 in 2013, compared to $2.67 in 2012.  The most significant items contributing 
to the increase in net income are described below.

•  The provision for credit losses decreased $33 million in 2013, compared to 2012, primarily due to continued improvements 
in credit quality.  Improvements in credit quality included a decline of $516 million in the Corporation's criticized loan list 
from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2013.  The Corporation's criticized loan list is consistent with loans in the Special 
Mention, Substandard and Doubtful categories defined by regulatory authorities. Reflected in the decline in criticized loans 
was a decrease in nonaccrual loans of $169 million.  Additional indicators of improved credit quality included a $43 million 
decrease in the inflow to nonaccrual loans (based on an analysis of nonaccrual loans with book balances greater than $2 
million) and a $97 million decrease in net credit-related charge-offs in 2013, compared to 2012. 

•  Average loans were $44.4 billion in 2013, an increase of $1.1 billion, or 3 percent, compared to 2012. The increase in 
average loans primarily reflected an increase of $1.7 billion, or 7 percent, in commercial loans, partially offset by a decrease 
of $686 million, or 6 percent, in commercial real estate loans (total real estate construction and commercial mortgage loans).  
The increase in commercial loans primarily reflected increases in National Dealer Services, general Middle Market, Energy 
and Technology and Life Sciences, partially offset by decreases in Mortgage Banker Finance and Corporate Banking.  
•  Average deposits increased $2.2 billion, or 4 percent, to $51.7 billion in 2013, compared to 2012. The increase in average 
deposits reflected increases of $1.4 billion, or 7 percent, in average noninterest-bearing deposits and $1.1 billion, or 5 
percent, in money market and interest-bearing checking deposits, partially offset by a decrease of $431 million, or 7 percent, 
in customer certificates of deposit.  The increase in average deposits reflected increases in almost all lines of business and 
in all geographic markets.

•  Net interest income was $1.7 billion in 2013, a decrease of $56 million, or 3 percent, compared to 2012.  The decrease in 
net interest income resulted primarily from a decrease in yields and a $22 million decrease in the accretion of the purchase 
discount on the acquired loan portfolio, partially offset by an increase in average earning assets of $1.6 billion and lower 
funding costs.

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•  Noninterest income increased $8 million or 1 percent, in 2013, compared to 2012, resulting primarily from increases of  
$13 million in fiduciary income and $9 million in card fees, partially offset by a decrease of $13 million in net securities 
gains.

•  Noninterest expenses decreased $35 million, or 2 percent, in 2013, compared to 2012, resulting primarily from decreases 
of $35 million in merger and restructuring charges, $15 million in salaries expense and smaller decreases in most other 
categories of noninterest expense, partially offset by increases of  $29 million in litigation-related expenses and  $12 million 
in outside processing fees.

•  The quarterly dividend was increased 13 percent, to 17 cents per share, in the first quarter 2013, and further increased to 

• 

19 cents per share in the first quarter 2014. 
Shares repurchased under the share repurchase program totaled 7.4 million shares in 2013 , which, combined with dividends, 
resulted in a total payout to shareholders of 76 percent percent of 2013 net income.

2014 OUTLOOK

Management expectations for 2014, compared to 2013, assuming a continuation of the slow growing economy and low 

rate environment, are as follows:

•  Average loan growth consistent with 2013, reflecting stabilization in Mortgage Banker Finance near average fourth quarter 
2013 levels, improving trends in Commercial Real Estate and continued focus on pricing and structure discipline.
•  Net interest income modestly lower, reflecting a decline in purchase accounting accretion, to $10 million to $20 million,  

• 

and the effect of a continued low rate environment, partially offset by loan growth.
Provision for credit losses stable as a result of stable net charge-offs and continued strong credit quality offset by loan 
growth.

•  Noninterest income stable, reflecting continued growth in customer-driven fee income.
•  Noninterest expenses lower, excluding litigation-related expenses, reflecting a more than 50 percent decrease in pension 

expense. Increases in merit, healthcare and regulatory costs mostly offset by continued expense discipline.
Income tax expense to approximate 28 percent of pre-tax income.

• 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following provides a comparative discussion of the Corporation's consolidated results of operations for 2013 compared 
to 2012.  A comparative discussion of results for 2012 compared to 2011 is provided at the end of this section. For a discussion of 
the Critical Accounting Policies that affect the Consolidated Results of Operations, see the "Critical Accounting Policies" section 
of this Financial Review.

ANALYSIS OF NET INTEREST INCOME - Fully Taxable Equivalent (FTE)

(dollar amounts in millions)
Years Ended December 31

Commercial loans
Real estate construction loans
Commercial mortgage loans
Lease financing
International loans
Residential mortgage loans
Consumer loans

Total loans (a) (b)

Average
Balance
$ 27,971 $
1,486
9,060
847
1,275
1,620
2,153
44,412

Average
Balance

Average
Rate
3.28% $ 26,224 $
3.85
4.11
3.23
3.74
4.09
3.30
3.51

1,390
9,842
864
1,272
1,505
2,209
43,306

2013

2012

2011

Interest

Interest

917
57
372
27
48
66
71
1,558

213
2
215

13
1
1,787

2.33
0.48
2.25

0.26
1.22
3.03

0.13
28
0.03
1
0.42
23
0.52
3
55
0.19
— 0.07
1.45
57
0.33
112

903
62
437
26
47
68
76
1,619

231
4
235

10
2
1,866

35
1
31
3
70
—
65
135

Average
Rate

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Rate

820
80
424
33
46
83
80
1,566

229
6
235

9
3
1,813

3.69%
4.37
4.23
3.51
3.83
5.27
3.50
3.91

3.13
0.72
2.91

0.24
2.17
3.49

47
2
39
2
90
—
66
156

0.25
0.11
0.68
0.48
0.33
0.13
1.20
0.48

3.44% $ 22,208 $
4.44
4.44
3.01
3.73
4.55
3.42
3.74

1,843
10,025
950
1,191
1,580
2,278
40,075

2.52
0.77
2.43

0.26
1.65
3.27

0.17
0.06
0.53
0.63
0.25
0.12
1.36
0.41

7,465
706
8,171

3,746
129
52,121

921
(838)
4,713
$ 56,917

$ 19,088
1,550
5,719
411
26,768
138
5,519
32,425

16,994
1,147
6,351
$ 56,917

9,446
469
9,915

4,128
134
57,483

983
(693)
4,799
$ 62,572

$ 20,622
1,593
5,902
412
28,529
76
4,818
33,423

21,004
1,133
7,012
$ 62,572

Mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale
Other investment securities available-for-sale

Total investment securities available-for-sale (c)

Interest-bearing deposits with banks (d)
Other short-term investments
Total earning assets

Cash and due from banks
Allowance for loan losses
Accrued income and other assets

Total assets

Money market and interest-bearing checking deposits
Savings deposits
Customer certificates of deposit
Foreign office time deposits (e)

Total interest-bearing deposits

Short-term borrowings
Medium- and long-term debt (f)

Total interest-bearing sources

Noninterest-bearing deposits
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Total shareholders’ equity

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

9,246
391
9,637

4,930
112
59,091

987
(622)
4,480
$ 63,936

$ 21,704
1,657
5,471
500
29,332
211
3,972
33,515

22,379
1,074
6,968
$ 63,936

Net interest income/rate spread (FTE)

$ 1,675

2.70

$ 1,731

2.86

$ 1,657

3.01

FTE adjustment (g)

$

3

$

3

$

4

Impact of net noninterest-bearing sources of funds
Net interest margin (as a percentage of average earning

assets) (FTE) (a) (c) (d)

0.14

2.84%  

0.17

3.03%  

0.18

3.19%

(a)  Accretion of the purchase discount on the acquired loan portfolio of $49 million, $71 million and $53 million increased the net interest margin by 8 basis 

points, 12 basis points and 10 basis points in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

(b)  Nonaccrual loans are included in average balances reported and in the calculation of average rates.
(c)  Average rate based on average historical cost. Carrying value exceeded average historical cost by $92 million, $255 million and $111 million in 2013, 2012 

and 2011, respectively.

(d)  Excess liquidity, represented by average balances deposited with the Federal Reserve Bank, reduced the net interest margin by 23 basis points, 21 basis 

points and 22 basis points in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Includes substantially all deposits by foreign depositors; deposits are primarily in excess of $100,000.

(e) 
(f)  Medium- and long-term debt average balances included $345 million, $336 million and $304 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, for the gain 
attributed to the risk hedged with interest rate swaps. Interest expense on medium-and long-term debt was reduced by $72 million, $69 million and $72 
million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, for the net gains on these fair value hedge relationships.

(g)  The FTE adjustment is computed using a federal tax rate of 35%.

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RATE/VOLUME ANALYSIS - FTE

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31

Interest Income (FTE):

Commercial loans

Real estate construction loans

Commercial mortgage loans

Lease financing

International loans

Residential mortgage loans

Consumer loans

 Total loans

Increase
(Decrease)
Due to Rate

$

$

$

(43)

(9)

(33)

2

1

(7)

(3)
(92) (b) $

Mortgage-backed securities available-for-sale

Other investment securities available-for-sale

 Total investment securities available-for-sale

Interest-bearing deposits with banks

Other short-term investments

Total interest income (FTE)

Interest Expense:

Money market and interest-bearing checking deposits

Savings deposits

Customer certificates of deposit

Foreign office time deposits

Total interest-bearing deposits

Medium- and long-term debt

Total interest expense

(17)

(2)

(19)

—

—

(111)

(9)

—

(6)

—

(15)

4

(11)

Net interest income (FTE)

$

(100)

$

2013/2012

Increase
(Decrease)
Due to 
Volume (a)

Net
Increase
(Decrease)

Increase
(Decrease)
Due to Rate

2012/2011

Increase
(Decrease)
Due to 
Volume (a)

138

(19)

(8)

(3)

2

(3)

(2)

Net
Increase
(Decrease)

$

83

(18)

13

(7)

1

(15)

(4)

$

(55)

$

1

21

(4)

(1)

(12)

(2)

(52) (b)

105

53 (b)

(45)

—

(45)

1

(1)

(97)

(15)

(1)

(9)

1

(24)

9

(15)

(82)

$

47

(2)

45

—

—

150

3

—

1

—

4

(10)

(6)

$

156

$

2

(2)

—

1

(1)

53

(12)

(1)

(8)

1

(20)

(1)

(21)

74

57

4

(32)

(1)

—

5

(2)

31

(1)

—

(1)

3

(1)

32

2

—

(2)

—

—

(12)

(12)

44

$

$

$

14

(5)

(65)

1

1

(2)

(5)
(61) (b)

(18)

(2)

(20)

3

(1)

(79)

(7)

—

(8)

—

(15)

(8)

(23)

(56)

(a)  Rate/volume variances are allocated to variances due to volume.
(b)  Reflected a decrease of $22 million and an increase of $18 million in accretion of the purchase discount on the acquired loan portfolio in 2013 and 2012, 

respectively.

NET INTEREST INCOME

Net interest income is the difference between interest and yield-related fees earned on assets and interest paid on liabilities. 
FTE adjustments are made to the yields on tax-exempt assets in order to present tax-exempt income and fully taxable income on 
a comparable basis. The FTE adjustment totaled $3 million in both 2013 and 2012 and $4 million in 2011. Gains and losses related 
to the effective portion of risk management interest rate swaps that qualify as hedges are included with the interest expense of the 
hedged item. Net interest income on a FTE basis comprised 67 percent of total revenues in 2013 and 68 percent in 2012 and 2011. 
The “Analysis of Net Interest Income-Fully Taxable Equivalent” table of this financial review provides an analysis of net interest 
income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. The rate-volume analysis in the table above details the components 
of the change in net interest income on a FTE basis for 2013 compared to 2012 and 2012 compared to 2011.

Net interest income was $1.7 billion in 2013, a decrease of $56 million compared to 2012. The decrease in net interest 
income in 2013, compared to 2012, resulted primarily from a decrease in yields and a $22 million decrease in the accretion of the 
purchase discount on the acquired loan portfolio, partially offset by the benefit from a  $1.6 billion, or 3 percent, increase in average 
earning assets and lower funding costs. The increase in average earning assets primarily reflected increases of $1.1 billion in 
average loans and $802 million in average interest-bearing deposits with banks, partially offset by a decrease of $278 million in 
average investment securities available-for-sale. 

The net interest margin (FTE) in 2013 decreased 19 basis points to 2.84 percent, from 3.03 percent in 2012, primarily 
from decreased yields on loans and mortgage-backed investment securities, a decrease in accretion of the purchase discount on 
the acquired loan portfolio and an increase in excess liquidity, partially offset by lower deposit rates. The decrease in loan yields 
reflected competitive pricing in the low interest rate environment, a shift in the average loan portfolio mix, largely due to volume 
shifts in business mix, as well as lower LIBOR rates, positive credit quality migration throughout the portfolio, an increase in 
lower-yielding average commercial loans and a decrease in higher-yielding commercial mortgage loans. Yields on mortgage-

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backed investment securities decreased as a result of prepayments on higher-yielding securities and new investments in lower-
yielding securities impacted by the lower rate environment. Accretion of the purchase discount on the acquired loan portfolio 
increased the net interest margin by 8 basis points in 2013, compared to 12 basis points in 2012, and excess liquidity reduced the 
net interest margin by approximately 23 basis points in 2013, compared to 21 basis points in 2012. Excess liquidity was represented 
by $5.9 billion and $4.0 billion of average balances deposited with the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) in 2013 and 2012, respectively, 
included in “interest-bearing deposits with banks” on the consolidated balance sheets. 

The Corporation utilizes various asset and liability management strategies to manage net interest income exposure to 
interest rate risk. Refer to the “Market and Liquidity Risk” section of this financial review for additional information regarding 
the Corporation's asset and liability management policies.

PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The provision for credit losses was $46 million in 2013, compared to $79 million in 2012. The provision for credit losses 

includes both the provision for loan losses and the provision for credit losses on lending-related commitments. 

The provision for loan losses is recorded to maintain the allowance for loan losses at the level deemed appropriate by the 
Corporation  to  cover  probable  credit  losses  inherent  in  the  portfolio. The  provision  for  loan  losses  was  $42  million  in  2013, 
compared to $73 million in 2012. Credit quality in the loan portfolio continued to improve in 2013, compared to 2012. Improvements 
in credit quality included a decline of $516 million in the Corporation's criticized loan list from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 
2013.  Reflected in the decline in criticized loans was a decrease in nonaccrual loans of $169 million.  The Corporation's criticized 
loan list is consistent with loans in the Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful categories defined by regulatory authorities.

Net loan charge-offs in 2013 decreased $97 million to $73 million, or 0.16 percent of average total loans, compared to 
$170 million, or 0.39 percent, in 2012. The $97 million decrease in net loan charge-offs in 2013, compared to 2012, reflected 
decreases in all geographic markets and across almost all business lines.

The provision for credit losses on lending-related commitments is recorded to maintain the allowance for credit losses 
on lending-related commitments at the level deemed appropriate by the Corporation to cover probable credit losses inherent in 
lending-related commitments. The provision for credit losses on lending-related commitments was $4 million in 2013, compared 
to a provision of $6 million in 2012.  The $2 million decrease in the provision for credit losses on lending-related commitments 
in 2013, compared to 2012, resulted primarily from the reduction of specific reserves established in 2012 for set aside/bonded stop 
loss commitments related to residential real estate construction credits in the California market. The reserves for set aside/bonded 
stop loss commitments were reduced in 2013 as the underlying commitments were funded and simultaneously charged-off against 
the allowance for loan losses. Lending-related commitment charge-offs were insignificant in 2013 and 2012.

For further discussion of the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments, 
including the methodology used in the determination of the allowances and an analysis of the changes in the allowances, refer to 
the "Credit Risk" and "Critical Accounting Policies" sections of this financial review.

NONINTEREST INCOME

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Customer-driven income:

Service charges on deposit accounts
Fiduciary income
Commercial lending fees
Card fees (a)
Letter of credit fees
Foreign exchange income
Brokerage fees
Other customer-driven income (a) (b)

Total customer-driven noninterest income

Noncustomer-driven income:
Bank-owned life insurance
Net securities gains (losses)
Other noncustomer-driven income (a) (b)

Total noninterest income
(a) 

2013

2012

2011

$

$

$

214
171
99
74
64
36
17
88
763

40
(1)
24
826

$

214
158
96
65
71
38
19
89
750

39
12
17
818

$

$

208
151
87
77
73
40
22
70
728

37
14
13
792

In 2013, the Corporation reclassified PIN-based interchange and certain other similar fees to "card fees" from "other noninterest income." Prior period 
amounts reclassified to conform to current presentation were $18 million for 2012 ($11 million from "other customer-driven income" and $7 million from 
"other noncustomer-driven income") and $19 million for 2011 ($13 million from "other customer-driven income" and $6 million from "other noncustomer-
driven income").

(b)  The table below provides further details on certain categories included in other noninterest income.

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Noninterest income increased $8 million to $826 million in 2013, compared to $818 million in 2012. An analysis of 

significant year over year changes by individual line item follows.

Fiduciary income increased $13 million, or 8 percent, to $171 million in 2013, compared to $158 million in 2012. Personal 
and institutional trust fees are the two major components of fiduciary income. These fees are based on services provided and assets 
managed. Fluctuations in the market values of the underlying assets managed, which include both equity and fixed income securities, 
impact fiduciary income. The increase in 2013 was primarily due to an increase in personal trust fees, largely driven by an increase 
in the volume of fiduciary services sold and the favorable impact on fees of market value increases. 

Commercial lending fees increased $3 million, or 3 percent, to $99 million in 2013, compared to $96 million in 2012, 
and increased $9 million, or 10 percent, in 2012, compared to 2011. The increase was due to an increase in fees earned on the 
unused portion of lines of credit. Syndication agent fees remained stable in 2013, compared to 2012.

Card fees, which consist primarily of interchange fees earned on debit cards and commercial cards, increased $9 million, 
or 14 percent, to $74 million in 2013, compared to $65 million in 2012. The increase in 2013 primarily reflected volume-driven 
increases in commercial charge card and debit card interchange revenue. 

Letter of credit fees decreased $7 million, or 10 percent, to $64 million in 2013, compared to $71 million in 2012. The 

decrease in 2013 was primarily due to a decrease in the volume of letters of credit outstanding.  

Net securities gains (losses) decreased $13 million to a net loss of $1 million in 2013, compared to a net gain of $12 
million in 2012. The net securities loss in 2013 primarily reflected charges related to a derivative contract tied to the conversion 
rate of Visa Class B shares. Net securities gains in 2012 reflected $14 million of gains on the redemption of auction-rate securities, 
partially offset by $2 million of charges related to the derivative contract tied to the conversion rate of Visa Class B shares. For 
further information about the derivative contract tied to the conversion rate of Visa Class B shares, refer to Note 2 to the consolidated 
financial statements.

 Other noninterest income increased $6 million, or 6 percent, to $112 million in 2013, compared to $106 million in 2012, 
primarily reflecting increases in deferred compensation plan asset returns, income from principal investing and warrants. In addition, 
income recognized from the Corporation's third-party credit card provider increased $5 million in 2013, compared to 2012, primarily 
reflecting a change in the timing of the recognition of incentives from annually to quarterly in 2013. The following table illustrates 
certain categories included in "other noninterest income" on the consolidated statements of income.

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Other noninterest income:

Other customer-driven income:
Customer derivative income
Investment banking fees
All other customer-driven income

Total other customer-driven income

Other noncustomer-driven income:

Securities trading income
Deferred compensation plan asset returns (a)
Income from principal investing and warrants
Income from third-party credit card provider
Amortization of low income housing investments
All other noncustomer-driven income

Total other noncustomer-driven income

2013

2012

2011

$

$

25
19
44
88

$

25
20
44
89

16
13
41
70

14
13
14
14
(57)
26
24
112

19
7
8
9
(57)
31
17
106

14
2
15
4
(52)
30
13
83

Total other noninterest income
(a)  Compensation deferred by the Corporation's officers is invested based on investment selections of the officers. Income earned on these 

$

$

$

assets is reported in noninterest income and the offsetting increase in liability is reported in salaries expense.

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NONINTEREST EXPENSES

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Salaries
Employee benefits

Total salaries and employee benefits

Net occupancy expense
Equipment expense
Outside processing fee expense
Software expense
Litigation-related expenses
FDIC insurance expense
Advertising expense
Other real estate expense
Merger and restructuring charges
Other noninterest expenses

Total noninterest expenses

2013

2012

2011

$

$

763
246
1,009
160
60
119
90
52
33
21
2
—
176
1,722

$

$

778
240
1,018
163
65
107
90
23
38
27
9
35
182
1,757

$

$

770
205
975
169
66
101
88
10
43
28
22
75
194
1,771

Noninterest expenses decreased $35 million, or 2 percent, to $1.7 billion in 2013, compared to $1.8 billion in 2012, and 
decreased $14 million, or 1 percent, in 2012, compared to 2011. An analysis of increases and decreases by individual line item is 
presented below.  

Salaries expense decreased $15 million, or 2 percent, to $763 million in 2013, compared to $778 million in 2012. The 
decrease in salaries expense primarily reflected reduced staffing levels and lower executive incentive compensation, partially offset 
by an increase in deferred compensation expense and annual merit increases. The Corporation's incentive programs are designed 
to reward performance and provide market competitive total compensation opportunity. Business unit incentives are tied to various 
financial and strategic business objectives, while executive incentives are tied to the Corporation's overall performance and peer-
based comparisons of results. The increase in deferred compensation expense was offset by an increase in deferred compensation 
plan asset returns in noninterest income. 

Employee benefits expense increased $6 million, or 3 percent, to $246 million in 2013, compared to $240 million in 2012. 
The increase in employee benefits expense was primarily due to an $11 million increase in defined benefit pension expense, largely 
driven by declines in the discount rate and the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, partially offset by a decrease in 
staff insurance expense.

Net occupancy and equipment expense decreased $8 million, or 4 percent, to $220 million in 2013, compared to $228 
million in 2012. The decrease was primarily due to savings associated with leased properties exited in 2012, lower utility expense 
resulting primarily from a combination of favorable price renegotiations and conservation efforts, and a reduction in equipment 
depreciation expense, in part reflecting delayed replacement of fully depreciated assets, partially offset by an increase in maintenance 
expense and an increase in property tax expense as a result of refunds received in 2012 related to settlements of tax appeals.

Outside processing fee expense increased $12 million, or 11 percent, to $119 million in 2013, compared to $107 million 
in 2012. The increase was primarily due to increased activity tied to fee-based revenue growth, transactional costs related to 
increased volume and outsourcing of certain operational functions.   

Litigation-related expenses increased $29 million to $52 million in 2013, compared to $23 million in 2012, primarily 
reflecting an increase in legal reserves based on a $52 million unfavorable jury verdict on a lender liability case announced in 
January 2014. For further information about legal proceedings, refer to Note 21 to the consolidated financial statements.

FDIC insurance expense decreased $5 million, or 13 percent, to $33 million in 2013, compared to $38 million in 2012. 
The decrease in 2013 was primarily the result of lower assessment rates, reflecting improvements in the Corporation's risk profile 
used in determining the quarterly assessment rate.

Advertising  expense  decreased $6  million,  or  22  percent,  to  $21  million  in  2013,  compared  to  $27  million  in  2012, 

primarily reflecting timing changes related to certain marketing campaigns.

Other real estate expense decreased $7 million to $2 million in 2013, from $9 million in 2012. Other real estate expense 
includes write-downs, net gains (losses) on sales, and carrying costs related primarily to foreclosed property. The decrease in 2013 
was primarily due to decreases in write-downs and carrying costs.

Other noninterest expenses decreased $6 million, or 3 percent, to $176 million in 2013, from $182 million in 2012. The 
decrease primarily reflected decreases of $6 million in operational losses, $7 million in legal fees and $5 million in core deposit 

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intangible amortization, partially offset by an $8 million decrease in net gains recognized on sales of assets and a $5 million loss 
on other foreclosed property in 2013.  Operational losses include traditionally defined operating losses, such as fraud and processing 
losses, as well as uninsured losses. 

INCOME TAXES AND RELATED ITEMS

The provision for income taxes was $189 million in both 2013 and 2012, and $137 million in 2011.  An increase in taxes 
due to increased pretax income in 2013 was offset by certain federal and state tax discrete items and the release of certain tax 
reserves in 2013. 

Net deferred tax assets were $256 million at December 31, 2013, compared to $254 million at December 31, 2012. The 
increase of $2 million resulted primarily from increases in net unrealized losses on investment securities available-for-sale and 
legal reserves as well as a decrease in deferred tax liabilities related to lease financing transactions.  This was partially offset by 
a decrease in deferred tax assets related to defined benefit plans, a decrease in the allowance for loan losses, accretion of the 
purchase discount on the acquired Sterling loan portfolio and the utilization of tax credits.  Included in net deferred tax assets at 
December 31, 2013 were deferred tax assets of $500 million. Deferred tax assets were evaluated for realization and it was determined 
that no  valuation allowance was  needed at both  December 31, 2013  and December 31,  2012.  This conclusion  was  based  on 
available evidence of loss carryback capacity, projected future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and assumptions 
made regarding future events.

2012 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS COMPARED TO 2011

Net interest income was $1.7 billion in 2012, an increase of $75 million compared to 2011. The increase in net interest 
income in 2012 resulted primarily from a $5.4 billion increase in average earning assets and an $18 million increase in the accretion 
of the purchase discount on the acquired Sterling Bancshares, Inc. (Sterling) loan portfolio, partially offset by a decrease in yields.  
Average earning assets increased $5.4 billion, or 10 percent, to $57.5 billion in 2012 in part due to the full-year impact of earning 
assets acquired from Sterling in 2012, compared to a five-month impact in 2011.  The increase in average earning assets primarily 
reflected increases of $3.2 billion in average loans, $1.7 billion in average investment securities available-for-sale and $371 million 
in average interest-bearing deposits with banks. 

The net interest margin (FTE) in 2012 decreased 16 basis points to 3.03 percent, from 3.19 percent in 2011, primarily 
from decreased yields on loans and mortgage-backed investment securities, partially offset by lower deposit rates and an increase 
in accretion of the purchase discount on the Sterling acquired loan portfolio. The decrease in loan yields reflected a shift in the 
average loan portfolio mix, largely due to an increase in lower-yielding average commercial loans as well as a decrease in higher-
yielding  commercial  real  estate  loans,  the  maturity  of  higher-yielding  fixed-rate  loans  and  positive  credit  quality  migration 
throughout the portfolio, partially offset by an increase in interest recognized on nonaccrual loans. Yields on mortgage-backed 
investment securities decreased as a result of prepayments on higher-yielding securities and new investments in lower-yielding 
securities impacted by the lower rate environment. Accretion of the purchase discount on the acquired Sterling loan portfolio 
increased the net interest margin by 12 basis points in 2012, compared to 10 basis points in 2011, and excess liquidity reduced the 
net interest margin by approximately 21 basis points in 2012, compared to 22 basis points 2011. Excess liquidity was represented 
by $4.0 billion and $3.7 billion of average balances deposited with the FRB in 2012 and 2011, respectively, included in “interest-
bearing deposits with banks” on the consolidated balance sheets. The "Analysis of Net Interest Income  - Fully Taxable Equivalent 
(FTE)" and "Rate/Volume Analysis - FTE" tables under the "Net Interest Income" subheading in this section above provide an 
analysis of net interest income (FTE) for 2012 and 2011 and details the components of the change in net interest income on a FTE 
basis for 2012 compared to 2011.

The provision for credit losses, which includes both the provision for loan losses and the provision for credit losses on 
lending-related commitments, was $79 million in 2012, compared to $144 million in 2011. The provision for loan losses was $73 
million in 2012 compared to $153 million in 2011. The $80 million decrease in the provision for loan losses in 2012, when compared 
to 2011, resulted primarily from continued improvements in credit quality, including a decrease of $1.2 billion in the Corporation's 
criticized loan list and a decrease of $341 million in the inflow to nonaccrual loans. Net loan charge-offs in 2012 decreased $158 
million to $170 million, or 0.39 percent of average total loans, compared to $328 million, or 0.82 percent, in 2011, primarily 
reflecting decreases in Middle Market ($74 million), Small Business ($45 million), Private Banking ($17 million) and Commercial 
Real Estate ($15 million). The provision for credit losses on lending-related commitments was a provision of $6 million in 2012, 
compared  to  a  benefit  of  $9  million  in  2011.  The  $15  million  increase  in  the  provision  for  credit  losses  on  lending-related 
commitments resulted primarily from the establishment of specific reserves in the second quarter 2012 for set aside/bonded stop 
loss commitments related to residential real estate construction credits in the California market and an increase in the probability 
of draw applied to all remaining unfunded commitments effective in 2012 as a result of an updated analysis of borrower draw 
behavior. Lending-related commitment charge-offs were insignificant in 2012 and 2011.

Noninterest income increased $26 million to $818 million in 2012, compared to $792 million in 2011. Service charges 
on deposit accounts increased $6 million, or 4 percent, in 2012, primarily due to the full-year impact of Sterling in 2012, compared 

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to a five-month impact from Sterling in 2011. Fiduciary income increased $7 million, or 5 percent, primarily due to an increase 
in personal trust fees, largely driven by an increase in the volume of fiduciary services sold, the favorable impact on fees of market 
value increases and an increase in service fees collected on estate administration services. Commercial lending fees increased $9 
million, or 10 percent, primarily due to an increase in syndication agent fees, reflecting a higher volume of activity in 2012. Card 
fees decreased $12 million in 2012, primarily due to the impact of regulatory limits on debit card transaction processing fees 
implemented in the fourth quarter 2011. Brokerage fees decreased $3 million, or 14 percent, in 2012, compared to 2011. Brokerage 
fees include commissions from retail brokerage transactions and mutual fund sales and are subject to changes in the level of market 
activity. The decrease in 2012 was primarily due to the compression of short-term interest rates and a decline in transaction volume. 
Other noninterest income increased $23 million, or 27 percent, in 2012, compared to 2011. The increase primarily reflected increases 
of $9 million in customer derivative income, $7 million in investment banking fees, $5 million in securities trading income and 
$5 million in deferred compensation plan asset returns, partially offset by a $7 million decrease in income from principal investing 
and warrants. Refer to the table provided under the “Noninterest Income” subheading previously in this section for the details of 
certain categories included in other noninterest income. 

Noninterest expenses decreased $14 million, or 1 percent, in 2012, compared to 2011, primarily due to the full-year impact 
of Sterling in 2012, compared to a five-month impact in 2011, and annual merit increases, partially offset by a reduction in staffing 
levels and lower executive incentive compensation. Employee benefits expense increased $35 million, or 17 percent in 2012, 
primarily from a $28 million increase in defined benefit pension expense, largely driven by declines in the discount rate and the 
expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, and the result of the full-year impact of Sterling in 2012, compared to a five-
month impact in 2011. Net occupancy and equipment expense increased $7 million, or 3 percent, in 2012, primarily due to optimizing 
real estate usage in the Michigan market early in the first quarter 2012, lower maintenance and repair costs, and the receipt of 
property tax refunds related to settlements of tax appeals, partially offset by the full-year impact of the addition of Sterling banking 
centers, compared to a five-month impact in 2011. Outside processing fee expense increased $6 million, or 6 percent, in 2012, 
primarily due to higher volumes in activity-based processing charges and increased fees related to the Corporation's outsourcing 
of lockbox services. Litigation-related expenses increased $13 million in 2012, resulting primarily from developments in certain 
litigation claims in 2012. FDIC insurance expense decreased $5 million, or 12 percent, in 2012, primarily the result of lower 
assessment rates as well as the full-year impact of the implementation of changes to the deposit insurance assessments system 
which were effective April 1, 2011. Other real estate expense decreased $13 million in 2012, primarily due to decreases in write-
downs and losses on sales of foreclosed property. The Corporation recognized merger and restructuring charges of $35 million in 
2012 and $75 million in 2011 in connection with the acquisition of Sterling in 2011. Merger and restructuring charges included 
facilities and contract termination charges, systems integration and related charges, severance and other employee-related charges 
and transaction-related costs. The restructuring plan was completed in 2012 and resulted in cumulative costs of $110 million. Other 
noninterest expenses decreased $12 million in 2012, primarily reflecting a $12 million decrease in legal fees and a $10 million 
increase in net gains recognized on sales of assets, partially offset by an $8 million increase in operational losses. 

The provision for income taxes was $189 million in 2012, compared to $137 million in 2011. The $52 million increase 
in the provision for income taxes was due primarily to an increase in pretax income in 2012. In addition, the provision for income 
taxes for 2011 included a $19 million charge related to a final settlement agreement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 
involving the repatriation of foreign earnings on a structured investment transaction, partially offset by the release of tax reserves 
of $7 million due to the Corporation's participation in a state of California voluntary compliance initiative.

F-12

BUSINESS SEGMENTS

STRATEGIC LINES OF BUSINESS

The Corporation's operations are strategically aligned into three major business segments: the Business Bank, the Retail 
Bank and Wealth Management. These business segments are differentiated based upon the products and services provided. In 
addition to the three major business segments, Finance is also reported as a segment. The Other category includes items not directly 
associated with these business segments or the Finance segment. The performance of the business segments is not comparable 
with the Corporation's consolidated results and is not necessarily comparable with similar information for any other financial 
institution. Additionally, because of the interrelationships of the various segments, the information presented is not indicative of 
how the segments would perform if they operated as independent entities.  Note 22 to the consolidated financial statements describes 
the business activities of each business segment and presents financial results of these business segments for the years ended 
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

Segment Reporting Methodology

Net interest income for each business segment is the total of interest income generated by earning assets less interest 
expense on interest-bearing liabilities plus the net impact from associated internal funds transfer pricing (FTP) funding credits 
and charges. The FTP methodology provides the business segments credits for deposits and other funds provided and charges the 
business segments for loans and other assets utilizing funds. This credit or charge is based on matching stated or implied maturities 
for these assets and liabilities. The FTP credit provided for deposits reflects the long-term value of deposits generated based on 
their  implied  maturity.  The  FTP  charge  for  funding  assets  reflects  a  matched  cost  of  funds  based  on  the  pricing  and  term 
characteristics of the assets. For acquired loans and deposits, matched maturity funding is determined based on origination date. 
Accordingly, the FTP process reflects the transfer of interest rate risk exposures to the Treasury group within the Finance segment, 
where such exposures are centrally managed. The provision for loan losses is assigned based on the amount necessary to maintain 
an allowance for loan losses appropriate for each business segment, based on the methodology used to estimate the consolidated 
allowance for loan losses described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements. Noninterest income and expenses directly 
attributable to a line of business are assigned to that business segment. Direct expenses incurred by areas whose services support 
the overall Corporation are allocated to the business segments as follows: product processing expenditures are allocated based on 
standard  unit  costs  applied  to  actual  volume  measurements;  administrative  expenses  are  allocated  based  on  estimated  time 
expended; and corporate overhead is assigned 50 percent based on the ratio of the business segment’s noninterest expenses to total 
noninterest expenses incurred by all business segments and 50 percent based on the ratio of the business segment’s attributed 
equity to total attributed equity of all business segments. Equity is attributed based on credit, operational and interest rate risks. 
Most of the equity attributed relates to credit risk, which is determined based on the credit score and expected remaining life of 
each loan, letter of credit and unused commitment recorded in the business segments. Operational risk is allocated based on loans 
and letters of credit, deposit balances, non-earning assets, trust assets under management, certain noninterest income items, and 
the nature and extent of expenses incurred by business units. Virtually all interest rate risk is assigned to Finance, as are the 
Corporation’s hedging activities.

In  2013, the Corporation changed the method of assigning the allowance for loan losses to each segment. In 2012, national 
probability of default and loss given default statistics were incorporated into the Corporation's allowance methodology. Each 
segment was assigned an allowance for loan losses based on market-specific standard reserve factors applied to the loans in each 
segment, and the difference between the total allowance required on a national basis and the market-specific allowances was 
allocated based on the relative loan balances in each segment. Effective 2013, each segment was assigned an allowance for loan 
losses by applying national standard reserve factors to the loan balances in each segment by risk rating distribution. This change 
was retroactively applied to 2012. Also in 2013, the Corporation changed the method of allocating FDIC insurance expense to the 
segments as well as certain noninterest income and expense associated with commercial charge cards. The changes did not have 
a material impact on segment operating results. The table and narrative below present the business segment results, including prior 
periods, based on the structure and methodologies in effect at December 31, 2013.

The following table presents net income (loss) by business segment. 

(dollar amounts in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Business Bank
Retail Bank
Wealth Management

Finance
Other (a)
Total

2013

2012

2011

$

$

785
42
87
914
(376)
3
541

86% $
5
9
100%

$

826
50
67
943
(382)
(40)
521

88% $
5
7
100%

$

699
18
41
758
(316)
(49)
393

92%
3
5
100%

(a)  Includes items not directly associated with the three major business segments or the Finance Division.

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The Business Bank's net income of $785 million in 2013 decreased $41 million, compared to $826 million in 2012. Net 
interest income (FTE) of $1.5 billion decreased $14 million in 2013, primarily due to lower loan yields and a $7 million decrease 
in accretion of the purchase discount on the acquired loan portfolio, partially offset by the benefit provided by a $1.0 billion 
increase in average loans, a decrease in net FTP charges and lower deposit rates. Average deposits increased $1.3 billion in 2013, 
compared to 2012. The provision for credit losses increased $20 million, to $54 million in 2013, compared to the prior year, 
primarily  due  to  2013  enhancements  to  the  approach  utilized  to  determine  the  allowance  for  loan  losses,  partially  offset  by 
improvements in credit quality.  Net credit-related charge-offs of $43 million decreased $64 million in 2013, compared to 2012, 
primarily reflecting decreases in Commercial Real Estate and general Middle Market. Noninterest income of $326 million in 2013 
increased $7 million from the prior year, primarily due to increases in warrant income ($5 million), card fees ($4 million) and 
service charges on deposit accounts ($4 million), partially offset by a decrease in letter of credit fees ($6 million). Noninterest 
expenses of $643 million in 2013 increased $41 million compared to the prior year, primarily due to an increase in litigation-
related expenses  ($51 million), primarily related to an unfavorable jury verdict on a lender liability case, a loss on other foreclosed 
property in 2013 ($5 million), and the impact of large gains recognized on the sale of assets in 2012 ($5 million), partially offset 
by small decreases in several other noninterest expense categories.

Net income for the Retail Bank of $42 million in 2013 decreased $8 million, compared to net income of $50 million in 
2012. Net interest income (FTE) of $610 million decreased $37 million in 2013, primarily due to a decrease in net FTP credits, a 
$15 million decrease in accretion of the purchase discount on the acquired loan portfolio and lower loan yields, partially offset by 
lower deposit rates. Average loans decreased $19 million and average deposits increased $624 million. The provision for credit 
losses of $13 million in 2013 decreased $11 million from the prior year, primarily reflecting decreases in Small Business and 
Retail Banking. Net credit-related charge-offs of $22 million in 2013 decreased $18 million compared to 2012, primarily reflecting 
decreases in Small Business and Retail Banking in the three primary geographic markets. Noninterest income of $175 million in 
2013 increased $2 million compared to 2012, primarily the result of an increase in card fees ($5 million), primarily due to the 
change in the method of allocating commercial card income as discussed above, partially offset by a decrease in service charges 
on deposit accounts ($4 million). Noninterest expenses of $708 million in 2013 decreased $15 million from the prior year, primarily 
due to decreases in FDIC deposit insurance expense ($4 million), in part due to the change in allocation method as discussed 
above, corporate overhead expense ($3 million) and smaller decreases in several other noninterest expense categories. 

Wealth Management's net income of $87 million in 2013 increased $20 million, compared to $67 million in 2012. Net 
interest income (FTE) of $184 million in 2013 decreased $3 million compared to 2012, primarily due to lower loan yields, partially 
offset by the benefit provided by a $122 million increase in average loans. Average deposits increased $95 million. The provision 
for credit losses was a benefit of $18 million in 2013, a decrease of $37 million compared to 2012, primarily due to improvements 
in credit quality.  Net credit-related charge-offs were $8 million in 2013, compared to $23 million in 2012. Noninterest income of 
$252 million decreased $6 million from the prior year, primarily reflecting decreases in net securities gains from the redemption 
of auction-rate securities ($13 million) and securities trading income ($5 million), partially offset by an increase in fiduciary 
income ($13 million). Noninterest expenses of $319 million in 2013 decreased $1 million from the prior year. 

The net loss in the Finance segment was $376 million in 2013, compared to a net loss of $382 million in 2012.  Net 
interest expense (FTE) of $653 million in 2013 decreased $5 million, compared to 2012, primarily reflecting a decrease in net 
FTP expense as a result of lower net rates paid to the business segments under the Corporation's internal FTP methodology as 
described above, partially offset by an $18 million decrease in interest earned on mortgage-backed investment securities. The 
Finance Division pays the three major business segments for the long-term value of deposits based on their implied lives. The 
three major business segments pay the Finance Division for funding based on the pricing and term characteristics of their loans. 
Noninterest income of $61 million in 2013 increased $1 million compared to 2012.  Noninterest expenses of $10 million in 2013 
decreased $2 million from the prior year.

Net income in the Other category of $3 million in 2013 increased $43 million, compared to a net loss of $40 million in 
2012.  The increase in net income primarily reflected a $58 million decrease in noninterest expenses, largely due to decreases in 
merger and restructuring charges ($35 million) and litigation-related expenses ($16 million). 

F-14

MARKET SEGMENTS

Market segment results are provided for the Corporation's three primary geographic markets: Michigan, California and 
Texas. In addition to the three primary geographic markets, Other Markets is also reported as a market segment.  The Finance & 
Other category includes the Finance segment and the Other category as previously described in the "Business Segments" section 
of this financial review.  The table and narrative below present the market segment results, including prior periods, based on the 
structure and methodologies in effect at December 31, 2013. Note 22 to these consolidated financial statements presents a description 
of each of these market segments as well as the financial results for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. 

The following table presents net income (loss) by market segment. 

(dollar amounts in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Michigan
California
Texas
Other Markets

Finance & Other (a)

Total

$

$

2013

2012

2011

261
268
177
208
914
(373)
541

29% $
29
19
23
100%

$

306
258
182
197
943
(422)
521

33% $
27
19
21
100%

$

228
220
175
135
758
(365)
393

30%
29
23
18
100%

(a)  Includes items not directly associated with the market segments.

The Michigan market's net income of $261 million in 2013 decreased $45 million, compared to net income of $306 
million in 2012. Net interest income (FTE) of $751 million in 2013 decreased $26 million, primarily due to lower loan yields, a 
decrease in net FTP credits and the impact of a $157 million decrease in average loans, partially offset by lower deposit rates. 
Average deposits increased $773 million. The provision for credit losses was a benefit of $12 million in 2013, compared to a 
benefit of $16 million  in the prior year, primarily due to 2013 enhancements to the approach utilized to determine the allowance 
for loan losses, partially offset by improvements in credit quality and lower loan balances. Net credit-related charge-offs of $6 
million for 2013 decreased $35 million from the prior year, primarily reflecting decreases in Commercial Real Estate and general 
Middle Market. Noninterest income of $357 million in 2013 decreased $28 million from 2012, primarily due to a decrease in card 
fees ($19 million), due to the change in the method of allocating commercial card income as discussed above, and small decreases 
in several other noninterest income categories, partially offset by an increase in fiduciary income ($4 million). Noninterest expenses 
of $714 million in 2013 increased $7 million from the prior year, primarily due to an increase in litigation-related expenses ($50 
million), primarily due to an unfavorable jury verdict on a lender liability case, and the impact of large gains recognized on the 
sale of assets in 2012 ($5 million), partially offset by decreases in outside processing fees ($7 million),  operational losses ($7 
million), corporate overhead expense ($6 million) and small decreases in most noninterest expense categories.

The California market's net income of $268 million increased $10 million in 2013, compared to $258 million in 2012.  
Net interest income (FTE) of $692 million for 2013 was unchanged from the prior year, as the benefits provided by a $1.2 billion 
increase in average loans and lower deposit rates were offset by lower loan yields and a decrease in net FTP credits. Average 
deposits increased $137 million. The provision for credit losses of $18 million in 2013 increased $1 million from the prior year, 
primarily due to loan growth and 2013 enhancements to the approach utilized to determine the allowance for loan losses, largely 
offset by improvements in credit quality. Net credit-related charge-offs of $27 million in 2013 decreased $20 million compared 
to 2012, primarily reflecting a decrease in charge-offs in general Middle Market. Noninterest income of $150 million in 2013 
increased $14 million from the prior year, primarily due to increases in card fees ($11 million), due to the change in the method 
of allocating commercial card income as discussed above, and warrant income ($5 million).  Noninterest expenses of $396 million 
in 2013 increased $1 million from the prior year, primarily due to a loss on other foreclosed property in 2013 ($5 million) and an 
increase in salaries and employee benefits ($3 million), partially offset by a decrease in operational losses ($5 million) and small 
decreases in several noninterest expense categories.

The Texas market's net income decreased $5 million to $177 million in 2013, compared to $182 million in 2012. Net 
interest income (FTE) of $541 million in 2013 decreased $23 million from the prior year, primarily due to a $21 million decrease 
in accretion of the purchase discount on the acquired loan portfolio and lower loan yields, partially offset by the benefit provided 
by a $437 million increase in average loans. Average deposits increased $207 million in 2013, compared to the prior year. The 
provision for credit losses of  $35 million in 2013 decreased $12 million from the prior year, primarily reflecting improvements 
in credit quality. Net credit-related charge-offs of $20 million for 2013 decreased $2 million from the prior year. Noninterest 
income of $132 million in 2013 increased $8 million from the prior year, primarily due to an increase in card fees of $7 million, 
due to the change in the method of allocating commercial card income as discussed above. Noninterest expenses of $363 million 
in 2013 increased $3 million from 2012 due to small increases in several noninterest categories.

Net income in Other Markets of $208 million in 2013 increased $11 million compared to $197 million in 2012. Net 
interest income (FTE) of $313 million in 2013 decreased $5 million from the prior year, primarily due to the impact of a $412 

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million decrease in average loans and lower loan yields, partially offset by an increase in net FTP credits, primarily resulting from 
the benefit provided by a $934 million increase in average deposits.The provision for credit losses decreased $21 million in 2013, 
compared to the prior year, primarily reflecting lower loan balances and improvements in credit quality. Net credit-related charge-
offs of $20 million in 2013 decreased $40 million from the prior year, primarily reflecting decreases in Private Banking and 
Commercial Real Estate. Noninterest income of $114 million in 2013 increased $9 million from the prior year, primarily reflecting 
increases in card fees ($11 million), in part due to the change in the method of allocating commercial card income as discussed 
above, fiduciary income ($8 million) and small increases in several other noninterest income categories, partially offset by a 
decrease in net securities gains from the redemption of auction-rate securities ($13 million). Noninterest expenses of $197 million 
in 2013 increased $14 million compared to the prior year, primarily due to an increase in outside processing fees ($8 million) and 
small increases in several noninterest expense categories.

The net loss for the Finance & Other category of $373 million in 2013 decreased $49 million  compared to 2012. For 
further information, refer to the Finance segment and Other category discussions under the "Business Segments" subheading 
above.

The following table lists the Corporation's banking centers by geographic market segment. 

December 31
Michigan
Texas
California
Other Markets:
Arizona
Florida
Canada

Total Other Markets

Total

2013

2012

2011

214
136
105

18
9
1
28
483

216
140
105

18
10
1
29
490

218
142
104

18
11
1
30
494

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BALANCE SHEET AND CAPITAL FUNDS ANALYSIS

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

ANALYSIS OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES AND LOANS

(in millions)
December 31
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities $
Residential mortgage-backed securities
State and municipal securities (a)
Corporate debt securities
Equity and other non-debt securities

Total investment securities available-for-sale

Commercial loans
Real estate construction loans:

Commercial Real Estate business line (b)
Other business lines (c)

Total real estate construction loans

Commercial mortgage loans:

Commercial Real Estate business line (b)
Other business lines (c)

Total commercial mortgage loans

Lease financing
International loans:

Banks and other financial institutions
Commercial and industrial

Total international loans

Residential mortgage loans
Consumer loans:
Home equity
Other consumer

Total consumer loans
Total loans

(a)  Auction-rate securities.
(b)  Primarily loans to real estate developers.
(c)  Primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.

40
9,492
24
47
501
10,104
24,996

1,103
430
1,533

2,507
7,757
10,264
905

18
1,152
1,170
1,526

1,655
630
2,285
42,679

$

$
$

131
6,709
39
27
654
7,560
22,145

$

$
$

1,826
427
2,253

1,937
7,830
9,767
1,009

2
1,130
1,132
1,619

1,704
607
2,311
40,236

$

$

103
6,261
47
200
805
7,416
21,690

3,002
459
3,461

1,889
8,568
10,457
1,139

1
1,251
1,252
1,651

1,817
694
2,511
42,161

$
$

45
8,926
22
56
258
9,307
28,815

$

$
$

35
9,920
23
58
261
10,297
29,513

$

$
$

1,447
315
1,762

1,678
7,109
8,787
845

4
1,323
1,327
1,697

1,049
191
1,240

1,873
7,599
9,472
859

2
1,291
1,293
1,527

1,517
720
2,237
45,470

$

1,537
616
2,153
46,057

$

$

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EARNING ASSETS

Loans

to 2012.

The following tables provide information about the change in the Corporation's average loan portfolio in 2013, compared 

(dollar amounts in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Average Loans:
Commercial loans by business line:

General Middle Market
National Dealer Services
Energy
Technology and Life Sciences
Environmental Services
Entertainment

Total Middle Market
Corporate Banking
Mortgage Banker Finance
Commercial Real Estate

Total Business Bank commercial loans
Total Retail Bank commercial loans
Total Wealth Management commercial loans

Total commercial loans
Real estate construction loans:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)
Real estate construction loans
Commercial mortgage loans:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)
Commercial mortgage loans
Lease financing
International loans
Residential mortgage loans
Consumer loans:
Home equity
Other consumer

Consumer loans

Total loans

Average Loans By Geographic Market:
Michigan
California
Texas
Other Markets

Total loans

$

$

$

$

2013

2012

Change

Percent
Change

10,019
3,554
2,871
1,891
741
591
19,667
3,235
1,565
750
25,217
1,356
1,398
27,971

1,241
245
1,486

1,738
7,322
9,060
847
1,275
1,620

1,505
648
2,153
44,412

13,461
13,974
9,989
6,988
44,412

$

$

$

$

9,495
2,792
2,538
1,667
622
612
17,726
3,408
1,767
771
23,672
1,180
1,372
26,224

1,031
359
1,390

2,259
7,583
9,842
864
1,272
1,505

1,591
618
2,209
43,306

13,618
12,736
9,552
7,400
43,306

$

$

$

$

524
762
333
224
119
(21)
1,941
(173)
(202)
(21)
1,545
176
26
1,747

210
(114)
96

(521)
(261)
(782)
(17)
3
115

(86)
30
(56)
1,106

(157)
1,238
437
(412)
1,106

6 %
27
13
13
19
(4)
11
(5)
(11)
(3)
7
15
2
7

20
(32)
7

(23)
(3)
(8)
(2)
—
8

(5)
5
(3)
3 %

(1)%
10
5
(6)
3 %

(a)  Primarily loans to real estate developers.
(b)  Primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.

Average total loans increased $1.1 billion, or 3 percent, to $44.4 billion in 2013, compared to 2012, primarily reflecting 
an increase of $1.7 billion, or 7 percent, in commercial loans, partially offset by a decrease of $686 million, or 6 percent, in 
commercial real estate loans. The $1.7 billion increase in average commercial loans primarily reflected increases in National 
Dealer Services ($762 million), general Middle Market ($524 million), Energy ($333 million) and Technology and Life Sciences 
($224 million), partially offset by decreases in Mortgage Banker Finance ($202 million) and Corporate Banking ($173 million). 

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The decline in Mortgage Banker Finance, which provides mortgage warehousing lines, primarily reflected a decline in residential 
mortgage refinancing activity. Changes in average total loans by geographic market are provided in the table above. 

The $686 million decrease in average commercial real estate loans primarily reflected payments on existing loans and 
properties  being  refinanced  in  the  end-market  faster  than  new  commitments  were  originated  and  being  drawn.    Commercial 
mortgage loans are loans where the primary collateral is a lien on any real property.  Real property is generally considered primary 
collateral if the value of that collateral represents more than 50 percent of the commitment at loan approval.  Average commercial 
real estate loans to borrowers in the Commercial Real Estate business line, which primarily includes loans to real estate developers, 
represented $3.0 billion, or 28 percent of average total commercial real estate loans, in 2013, compared to $3.3 billion, or 30 
percent of average total commercial real estate loans, in 2012.  The remaining $7.5 billion and $7.9 billion of average commercial 
real estate loans in other business lines in 2012 and 2011, respectively, were primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.

Total loans were $45.5 billion at December 31, 2013, a decrease of $587 million from December 31, 2012, primarily 
reflecting decreases of $698 million, or 2 percent, in commercial loans and $163 million, or 2 percent, in commercial real estate 
loans, partially offset by an increase of $170 million, or 11 percent, in residential mortgage loans. The $698 million decrease in 
commercial loans primarily reflected a decrease in Mortgage Banker Finance ($1.3 billion), partially offset by increases in National 
Dealer Services ($530 million) and Commercial Real Estate ($270 million). 

For  more  information  on  real  estate  loans,  refer  to  “Commercial  and  Residential  Real  Estate  Lending”  in  the  “Risk 

Management” section of this financial review.

ANALYSIS OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES PORTFOLIO (FTE)

(dollar amounts in millions)

December 31, 2013

Within 1 Year

1 - 5 Years

5 - 10 Years

After 10 Years

Total

Maturity (a)

Weighted
Average
Maturity

Amount Yield

Amount

Yield

Amount Yield

Amount Yield

Amount

Yield

Years

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government

agency securities

Residential mortgage-backed securities (b)

$

35

1

0.61% $

2.29

State and municipal securities (c)

Corporate debt securities:

Auction-rate debt securities

Other corporate debt securities

Equity and other non-debt securities:

Auction-rate preferred securities (d)

Money market and other mutual funds (e)

— —

— —

55

1.07

— —

— —

10

203

—

—

—

—

—

0.26% $ — —% $ — —% $

45

0.53%

2.57

—

—

—

—

—

114

15

2.49

0.51

— —

— —

— —

— —

8,608

7

1

2.25

0.51

0.31

— —

8,926

22

1

55

2.26

0.51

0.31

1.07

136

0.16

122 —

136

0.16

122 —

Total investment securities available-for-sale

$

91

0.92% $

213

2.47% $

129

2.26% $ 8,874

2.25% $ 9,307

2.21%

(a)  Based on final contractual maturity.
(b)  Residential mortgage-backed securities issued and/or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises.
(c)  Auction-rate securities.
(d)  Auction-rate preferred securities have no contractual maturity; balances are excluded from the calculation of total weighted average maturity.
(e)  Balances are excluded from the calculation of total yield and weighted average maturity.

0.8

14.4

10.6

24.0

—

—

—

14.3

Investment Securities Available-for-Sale

Investment securities available-for-sale decreased $990 million to $9.3 billion at December 31, 2013, from $10.3 billion 
at December 31, 2012, primarily reflecting a slowing of the pace of purchases replacing paydowns on residential mortgage-backed 
securities as well as a decline in fair value, primarily due to the rise in long-term interest rates in 2013.  Unrealized gains (losses) 
on investment securities available-for-sale decreased $344 million to an unrealized loss of $107 million at December 31, 2013, 
compared to an unrealized gain of $237 million at December 31, 2012.  At December 31, 2013, the weighted-average expected 
life  of  the  Corporation's  residential  mortgage-backed  securities  portfolio  was  approximately  4.6  years.  On  an  average  basis, 
investment securities available-for-sale decreased $278 million to $9.6 billion in 2013, compared to $9.9 billion in 2012.

Auction-rate securities were purchased in 2008 as a result of the Corporation's September 2008 offer to repurchase, at 
par, auction-rate securities held by certain retail and institutional clients that were sold through Comerica Securities, a broker/
dealer subsidiary of Comerica Bank (the Bank). As of December 31, 2013, the Corporation's auction-rate securities portfolio was 
carried at an estimated fair value of $159 million, compared to $180 million at December 31, 2011.  During 2013, auction-rate 
securities with a par value of $23 million were redeemed or sold, resulting in net securities gains of $1 million. As of December 31, 
2013, approximately 87 percent of the aggregate auction-rate securities par value had been redeemed or sold since acquisition for 
a cumulative net gain of $52 million. For additional information on the repurchase of auction-rate securities, refer to the “Critical 
Accounting Policies” section of this financial review and Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements.

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Short-Term Investments

Short-term investments include federal funds sold, interest-bearing deposits with banks and other short-term investments.  
Federal funds sold offer supplemental earnings opportunities and serve correspondent banks. Interest-bearing deposits with banks 
primarily include deposits with the FRB and also include deposits with banks in developed countries or international banking 
facilities of foreign banks located in the United States. Excess liquidity is generally deposited with the FRB. These investments 
provide a range of maturities of less than one year and are mostly used to manage liquidity requirements of the Corporation. Other 
short-term  investments  include  trading  securities  and  loans  held-for-sale.  Loans  held-for-sale  typically  represent  residential 
mortgage loans and, through September 30, 2012, Small Business Administration loans, originated with management's intention 
to sell. Short-term investments increased $2.1 billion to $5.4 billion at December 31, 2013, compared to $3.3 billion at December 31, 
2012. On an average basis, short-term investments increased $780 million to $5.0 billion in 2013, compared to $4.3 billion in 
2012. Average interest-bearing deposits with banks increased $802 million to $4.9 billion in 2013, compared to 2012, primarily 
reflecting a $754 million increase in average deposits with the FRB due to an increase in excess liquidity. Average other short-
term investments decreased $22 million to $112 million in 2013, compared to 2012.

DEPOSITS AND BORROWED FUNDS

The Corporation's average deposits and borrowed funds balances are detailed in the following table.

(dollar amounts in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Noninterest-bearing deposits
Money market and interest-bearing checking deposits
Savings deposits
Customer certificates of deposit
Foreign office and other time deposits
Total deposits
Short-term borrowings
Medium- and long-term debt
Total borrowed funds

2013

2012

Change

Percent
Change

$

$
$

$

22,379
21,704
1,657
5,471
500
51,711
211
3,972
4,183

$

$
$

$

21,004
20,622
1,593
5,902
412
49,533
76
4,818
4,894

$

$
$

$

1,375
1,082
64
(431)
88
2,178
135
(846)
(711)

7 %
5
4
(7)
21
4 %
177 %
(18)
(15)%

At December 31, 2013, total deposits were $53.3 billion, an increase of $1.1 billion, or 2 percent, compared to $52.2 
billion at December 31, 2012. Noninterest-bearing deposits were $23.9 billion at December 31, 2013, an increase of $596 million, 
or 3 percent, compared to $23.3 billion at December 31, 2011. Average deposits were $51.7 billion in 2013, an increase of $2.2 
billion, or 4 percent, from 2012. Average deposits increased in almost all business lines from 2012 to 2013, with the largest increases 
in Corporate Banking ($865 million), Retail Banking ($536 million) and Commercial Real Estate ($292 million). Average deposits 
increased in all geographic markets from 2012 to 2013, with the largest increases in Michigan ($774 million) and Other Markets 
($934 million).

Short-term borrowings primarily include federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase. 
Average short-term borrowings increased $135 million, to $211 million in 2013, compared to $76 million in 2012, primarily 
reflecting an increase in securities sold under agreements to repurchase.

The Corporation uses medium- and long-term debt to provide funding to support earning assets.  Medium- and long-term 
debt decreased $1.2 billion in 2013, to $3.5 billion at December 31, 2013, compared to December 31, 2012, resulting from the 
maturity  of  $1  billion  of  FHLB  advances  and  $50  million  of  subordinated  notes  and  the  early  redemption  of  $25  million  of 
subordinated notes. On an average basis, medium- and long-term debt decreased $846 million, or 18 percent in 2013, compared 
to 2012.  

Further information on medium- and long-term debt is provided in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements.

Capital

Total shareholders' equity increased $211 million to $7.2 billion at December 31, 2013, compared to December 31, 2012, 
primarily due to the retention of $124 million of earnings, after dividends of $126 million and share repurchases of $291 million. 
Share repurchases under the share repurchase program totaled $287 million (7.4 million shares) in 2013. The Corporation's 2013 
capital plan provided for up to $288 million in share repurchases for the four-quarter period ending March 31, 2014. The 2014-2015 
capital plan was submitted to the Federal Reserve for review in January 2014 and a response is expected in March 2014.

The Corporation declared common dividends in 2013 totaling $126 million, or $0.68 per share, on net income of $541 
million, compared to common dividends totaling $0.55 per share in 2012. The dividend payout ratio, calculated on a per share 
basis, was 23 percent in 2013, compared to 21 percent in 2012. Including share repurchases, the total payout to shareholders was 
76 percent percent in 2013, compared to 79 percent in 2012. In January 2014, the Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend 
of $0.19 per share, an increase of 12 percent from the fourth quarter 2013 quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share. The first quarter 
2014 dividend increase was contemplated in the Corporation's 2013 capital plan.

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Refer to Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on the Corporation's share repurchase 

program.

The following table presents a summary of changes in total shareholders' equity in 2013.

(in millions)
Balance at January 1, 2013
Net income
Cash dividends declared on common stock
Purchase of common stock
Other comprehensive income (loss):

Investment securities available-for-sale
Defined benefit and other postretirement plans

Total other comprehensive income
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans
Share-based compensation
Balance at December 31, 2013

$

(218)
240

$

$

6,942
541
(126)
(291)

22
30
35
7,153

Further information about other comprehensive income (loss) is provided in the consolidated statements of comprehensive 

income and Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements.

The Corporation assesses capital adequacy against the risk inherent in the balance sheet, recognizing that unexpected 
loss is the common denominator of risk and that common equity has the greatest capacity to absorb unexpected loss. At December 31, 
2013, the Corporation and its U.S. banking subsidiaries exceeded the capital ratios required for an institution to be considered 
“well capitalized” by the standards developed under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991. Refer 
to Note 20 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion of regulatory capital requirements and capital ratio 
calculations.

The Corporation has a process to periodically conduct stress tests  to evaluate potential impacts to the Corporation's 
forecasted financial condition under various economic scenarios. These stress tests are a regular part of the Corporation's overall 
risk management and capital planning process. The same forecasting process is also used by the Corporation to conduct the stress 
test that was part of the Federal Reserve's Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review. For additional information about risk 
management processes, refer to the "Risk Management" section of this financial review.

In July 2013, U.S. banking regulators issued a final rule for the U.S. adoption of the Basel III regulatory capital framework. 
The regulatory framework includes a more conservative definition of capital, two new capital buffers - a conservation buffer and 
a countercyclical buffer, new and more stringent risk weight categories for assets and off-balance sheet items, and a supplemental 
leverage ratio. As a banking organization subject to the standardized approach, the rules will be effective for the Corporation on 
January 1, 2015, with certain transition provisions fully phased in on January 1, 2018.

According to the rule, the Corporation will be subject to the capital conservation buffer of 2.5 percent, when fully phased 
in, to avoid restrictions on capital distributions and discretionary bonuses. However, the rules do not subject the Corporation to 
the  capital  countercyclical  buffer  of  up  to  2.5  percent  or  the  supplemental  leverage  ratio.  The  Corporation  estimates  the 
December 31, 2013 Tier 1 and Tier 1 common risk-based ratio would be 10.3 percent if calculated under the final rule, as fully 
phased  in,  excluding  most  elements  of  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  from  regulatory  capital. The  Corporation's 
December 31, 2013 estimated Tier 1 common and Tier 1 capital ratios exceed the minimum required by the final rule (7 percent 
and 8.5 percent, respectively, including the fully phased-in capital conservation buffer). For a reconcilement of these non-GAAP 
financial measures, refer to the "Supplemental Financial Data" section of this financial review.

The Corporation expects that U.S. banking regulators will establish an additional capital buffer for banking organizations 
deemed systemically important to the U.S. financial system (Domestic Systemically Important Banks, or "D-SIB"). As a D-SIB, 
the Corporation would be subject to the additional buffer. While the level and timing of a D-SIB buffer is not currently known, 
the Corporation expects to exceed all required capital levels within regulatory timelines.

On October 24, 2013, U.S. banking regulators issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would implement a quantitative 
liquidity requirement in the U.S. (the proposed rule) generally consistent with the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) minimum 
liquidity measure established under the Basel III liquidity framework. Under the proposed rule, the Corporation would be subject 
to a modified LCR standard, which requires a financial institution to hold a buffer of high-quality, liquid assets to fully cover net 
cash outflows under a 21-day systematic liquidity stress scenario. Under the proposal, the LCR rules would be fully phased in on 
January 1, 2017, with a transition period beginning January 1, 2015. The Corporation is currently evaluating the potential impact 
of the proposed rule; however, we expect to meet the final requirements adopted by U.S. banking regulators within the required 
timetable. Uncertainty exists as to the final form and timing of the proposed rule, and balance sheet dynamics may vary in the 
future. As a result the Corporation may decide to consider additional liquidity management initiatives. The Basel III liquidity 

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framework includes a second minimum liquidity measure, the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR), which requires the amount of 
available longer-term, stable sources of funding to be at least 100 percent of the required amount of longer-term stable funding 
over a one-year period. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision is in the process of reviewing the proposed NSFR standard 
and evaluating its impact on the banking system. U.S. banking regulators have announced that they expect to issue proposed 
rulemaking to implement the NFSR in advance of its scheduled global implementation in 2018. While uncertainty exists in the 
final form and timing of the U.S. rule implementing the NSFR and whether or not the Corporation will be subject to the full 
requirements, the Corporation is closely monitoring the development of the rule.

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RISK MANAGEMENT

The Corporation assumes various types of risk in the normal course of business. Management classifies risk exposures 
into six areas: (1) credit, (2) market, (3) liquidity, (4) operational, (5) compliance and (6) business risks. Of these, the Corporation 
considers credit risk as the most significant risk.

The Corporation continuously enhances its risk management capabilities with additional processes, tools and systems 
designed to not only provide management with deeper insight into the Corporation's various risks and assess its appetite for risk, 
but also enhance the Corporation's ability to control those risks and ensure that appropriate return is received for the risks taken.

Specialized  risk  managers,  along  with  the  risk  management  committees  in  credit,  market,  liquidity,  operational  and 
compliance are responsible for the day-to-day management of those respective risks. The Enterprise-Wide Risk Management 
Committee has been established by the Enterprise Risk Committee of the Corporation's Board of Directors (the Board) and charged 
with  responsibility  for  establishing  the  governance  over  the  risk  management  process,  providing  oversight  in  managing  the 
Corporation's aggregate risk position and reporting on the comprehensive portfolio of risks and the potential impact these risks 
can  have  on  the  Corporation's  risk  profile  and  resulting  capital  level.  The  Enterprise-Wide  Risk  Management  Committee  is 
principally composed of senior officers representing the different risk areas and business units who are appointed by the Chairman 
and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation.

The Board's Enterprise Risk Committee meets quarterly and is chartered to assist the Board in promoting the best interest 
of the Corporation by overseeing policies, procedures and risk practices relating to enterprise-wide risk and compliance with bank 
regulatory obligations. Members of the Enterprise Risk Committee are selected such that the committee comprises individuals 
whose experiences and qualifications can lead to broad and informed views on risk matters facing the Corporation and the financial 
services industry, including, but not limited to, risk matters that address credit, market, liquidity, operational, compliance and 
general business conditions. A comprehensive risk report is submitted to the Enterprise Risk Committee each quarter providing 
management's view of the Corporation's risk position.

CREDIT RISK

Credit risk represents the risk of loss due to failure of a customer or counterparty to meet its financial obligations in 
accordance with contractual terms. The governance structure is administered through the Strategic Credit Committee. The Strategic 
Credit Committee is chaired by the Chief Credit Officer and approves recommendations to address credit risk matters through 
credit policy, credit risk management practices, and required credit risk actions. In order to facilitate the corporate credit risk 
management process, various other corporate functions provide the resources for the Strategic Credit Committee to carry out its 
responsibilities.  The  Corporation  manages  credit  risk  through  underwriting,  periodically  reviewing  and  approving  its  credit 
exposures using approved credit policies and guidelines. Additionally, the Corporation manages credit risk through loan portfolio 
diversification, limiting exposure to any single industry, customer or guarantor, and selling participations and/or syndicating credit 
exposures above those levels it deems prudent to third parties.

Credit Administration provides the resources to manage the line of business transactional credit risk, assuring that all 
exposure is risk rated according to the requirements of the credit risk rating policy and providing business segment reporting 
support as necessary.

Portfolio  Risk  Analytics  provides  comprehensive  reporting  on  portfolio  credit  risks,  continuous  assessment  and 
verification of risk rating models, quarterly calculation of the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for credit losses on 
lending-related commitments and calculation of economic credit risk capital.

The Special Assets Group is responsible for managing the recovery process on distressed or defaulted loans and loan

sales.

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ANALYSIS OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

(dollar amounts in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Balance at beginning of year
Loan charge-offs:
Commercial
Real estate construction:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total real estate construction

Commercial mortgage:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total commercial mortgage

Lease financing
International
Residential mortgage
Consumer

Total loan charge-offs

Recoveries:

Commercial
Real estate construction
Commercial mortgage
Lease financing
International
Residential mortgage
Consumer

Total recoveries
Net loan charge-offs
Provision for loan losses
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Balance at end of year
Net loan charge-offs during the year as a

percentage of average loans outstanding during
the year

$

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

$

629

$

726

$

901

$

985

$

91

3
—
3

10
26
36
—
—
4
19
153

42
7
20
1
—
4
6
80
73
42
—
598

$

112

7
1
8

46
43
89
—
3
13
20
245

39
6
18
—
2
2
8
75
170
73
—
629

$

192

35
2
37

46
93
139
—
7
15
33
423

33
14
26
11
5
2
4
95
328
153
—
726

$

195

175
4
179

53
138
191
1
8
14
39
627

25
11
16
5
1
1
4
63
564
480
—
901

$

770

375

234
1
235

90
81
171
36
23
21
34
895

18
1
3
1
2
—
2
27
868
1,082
1
985

0.16%

0.39%

0.82%

1.39%

1.88%

(a)  Primarily charge-offs of loans to real estate developers.
(b)  Primarily charge-offs of loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The allowance for credit losses includes both the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for credit losses on lending-
related commitments. The allowance for loan losses represents management's assessment of probable, estimable losses inherent 
in the Corporation's loan portfolio. The allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments, included in "accrued expenses 
and other liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheets, provides for probable losses inherent in lending-related commitments, 
including unused commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit.

The Corporation disaggregates the loan portfolio into segments for purposes of determining the allowance for credit losses.  
These segments are based on the level at which the Corporation develops, documents and applies a systematic methodology to 
determine the allowance for credit losses. The Corporation's portfolio segments are business loans and retail loans.  Business loans 
are defined as those belonging to the commercial, real estate construction, commercial mortgage, lease financing and international 
loan portfolios.  Retail loans consist of traditional residential mortgage, home equity and other consumer loans.

The allowance for loan losses includes specific allowances, based on individual evaluations of certain loans, and allowances 
for  homogeneous  pools  of  loans  with  similar  risk  characteristics.  In  the  first  quarter  2013,  the  Corporation  implemented 
enhancements to the approach utilized for determining standard reserve factors for business loans not individually evaluated by 
changing from a dollar-based migration method for developing probability of default statistics to a count-based method. Under 
the dollar-based method, each dollar that moved to default received equal weight in the determination of standard reserve factors 
for each internal risk rating. As a result, the movement of larger loans impacted standard reserve factors more than the movement 
of smaller loans. By moving to a count-based approach, where each loan that moves to default receives equal weighting, unusually 

F-24

large or small loans will not have a disproportionate influence on the standard reserve factors. The change resulted in a $40 million 
increase to the allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2013. 

Early in 2013, there was concern that the increasing drag from fiscal tightening would hamper economic growth.  Certain 
federal personal tax rates were increased in January and discretionary federal spending was reduced through the year due to the 
federal budget sequester that went into effect in March. The 16-day federal government shutdown in the first half of October was 
a temporary drag in consumer and business confidence. However, economic indicators remained mixed. Payroll job growth through 
2013 was reasonably strong and the U.S. unemployment rate declined due to moderate job growth in combination with a weak 
labor force growth. Yet, the Federal Reserve maintained its asset purchase program through the duration of 2013. Also, the Federal 
Reserve kept the federal funds rate near zero for the duration of the year and issued forward guidance that suggested that the rate 
would remain near zero at least through the end of 2014. While the economic outlook appears more favorable and the overall 
credit quality of the loan portfolio continued to improve in 2013, ongoing economic uncertainty continued to be a consideration 
when determining the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses. 

An analysis of the coverage of the allowance for loan losses is provided in the following table.

Years Ended December 31
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans at end of year
Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total nonperforming loans at end of year
Allowance for loan losses as a multiple of total net loan charge-offs for the year

2013

2012

2011

1.32%
160%
8.2x

1.37%
116%
3.7x

1.70%
82%
2.2x

The allowance for loan losses was $598 million at December 31, 2013, compared to $629 million at December 31, 2012, 
a decrease of $31 million, or 5 percent. The decrease resulted primarily from a reduction in specific reserves, the elimination and 
reductions of certain incremental industry reserves, primarily due to lower levels of gross charge-offs in those industries, positive 
credit quality migration and lower loan balances, partially offset by an increase in the allowance for loan losses resulting from  
enhancements to the approach utilized for determining standard reserve factors and an increase in qualitative factors that indicate 
overall economic uncertainty. The $31 million decrease in the allowance for loan losses primarily reflected decreased reserves in 
Private Banking, Commercial Real Estate and Small Business, partially offset by increased reserves in Energy and Technology 
and Life Sciences. By market, reserves decreased in Michigan, California and Other Markets and increased in Texas (primarily 
Energy).

Acquired loans were initially recorded at fair value, which included an estimate of credit losses expected to be realized 
over the remaining lives of the loans, and therefore no corresponding allowance for loan losses was recorded for these loans at 
acquisition. Methods utilized to estimate the required allowance for loan losses for acquired loans not deemed credit-impaired at 
acquisition are similar to originated loans; however, the estimate of loss is based on the unpaid principal balance less the remaining 
purchase discount, either on an individually evaluated basis or based on the pool of acquired loans not deemed credit-impaired at 
acquisition within each risk rating, as applicable. At December 31, 2013, there was no allowance for loan losses on acquired loans 
not deemed credit-impaired, and $21 million of purchase discount remained, compared to a $3 million allowance for loan losses 
and $41 million of remaining purchase discount at December 31, 2012.

The total allowance for loan losses is sufficient to absorb incurred losses inherent in the total loan portfolio. Unanticipated 
economic events, including political, economic and regulatory instability could cause changes in the credit characteristics of the 
portfolio and result in an unanticipated increase in the allowance. Loss emergence periods, which are used to determine the most 
appropriate default horizon associated with the calculation of probabilities of default, tend to lengthen during benign economic 
periods and shorten during periods of economic distress.  Considered in isolation, lengthening the loss emergence period assumption 
would result in an increase to the allowance for loan losses. In addition, inclusion of other industry-specific portfolio exposures 
in the allowance, as well as significant increases in the current portfolio exposures, could also increase the amount of the allowance. 
Any of these events, or some combination thereof, may result in the need for additional provision for loan losses in order to 
maintain an allowance that complies with credit risk and accounting policies. 

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ALLOCATION OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

(dollar amounts in millions) Allocated
Allowance
December 31

Allowance
Ratio (a) % (b)

Allocated
Allowance % (b)

Allocated
Allowance % (b)

Allocated
Allowance % (b)

Allocated
Allowance % (b)

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

$

Business loans

Commercial

Real estate construction

Commercial mortgage

Lease financing

International

Total business loans

Retail loans

Residential mortgage

Consumer

Total retail loans

346

16

159

4

6

531

17

50

67

Total loans

$

598

1.20% 63% $
0.91

4

1.80

0.43

0.47

1.28

0.99

2.23

19

2

3

91

4

5

1.70
1.32% 100% $

9

297

16

227

4

8

552

20

57

77

63% $

3

21

2

3

92

3

5

8

303

48

281

7

9

648

21

57

78

58% $

4

24

2

3

91

4

5

9

422

102

272

8

20

824

29

48

77

54% $

6

24

3

3

90

4

6

10

456

194

219

13

33

915

32

38

70

51%

8

25

3

3

90

4

6

10

629

100% $

726

100% $

901

100% $

985

100%

(a)  Allocated allowance as a percentage of related loans outstanding.
(b)  Loans outstanding as a percentage of total loans.

The  allowance  for  credit  losses  on  lending-related  commitments  includes  specific  allowances,  based  on  individual 
evaluations of certain letters of credit in a manner consistent with business loans, and allowances based on the pool of the remaining 
letters of credit and all unused commitments to extend credit within each internal risk rating.

The allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments was $36 million at December 31, 2013 compared to $32 
million at December 31, 2012. The $4 million increase in the allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments resulted 
primarily from an increase in reserves for unused commitments to extend credit, partially offset by a decrease in reserves for 
standby letters of credit. An allowance for credit losses will be recorded on acquired lending-related commitments only to the 
extent that the required allowance exceeds the remaining purchase discount. The purchase discount remaining for acquired lending-
related commitments was $1 million and $2 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. No allowance was recorded on 
acquired lending-related commitments at  December 31, 2013 and 2012. An analysis of the changes in the allowance for credit 
losses on lending-related commitments is presented below.

(dollar amounts in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Balance at beginning of year
Less: Charge-offs on lending-related commitments (a)
Add: Provision for credit losses on lending-related

commitments

Balance at end of year
(a)  Charge-offs result from the sale of unfunded lending-related commitments.

$

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

$

32
—

$

$

26
—

6
32

$

$

35
—

(9)
26

$

$

37
—

(2)
35

$

$

38
1

—
37

4
36

For additional information regarding the allowance for credit losses, refer to the "Critical Accounting Policies" section 

of this financial review and Notes 1 and 4 to the consolidated financial statements.

Nonperforming Assets

Nonperforming assets include loans on nonaccrual status, troubled debt restructured loans (TDRs) which have been 
renegotiated to less than the original contractual rates (reduced-rate loans) and foreclosed property. TDRs include performing and 
nonperforming loans. Nonperforming TDRs are either on nonaccrual or reduced-rate status. Nonperforming assets do not include 
purchased credit impaired (PCI) loans.

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SUMMARY OF NONPERFORMING ASSETS AND PAST DUE LOANS

(dollar amounts in millions)
December 31
Nonaccrual loans:
Business loans:
Commercial
Real estate construction:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total real estate construction

Commercial mortgage:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total commercial mortgage

Lease financing
International

Total nonaccrual business loans
Retail loans:

Residential mortgage
Consumer:

Home equity
Other consumer
Total consumer
Total nonaccrual retail loans

Total nonaccrual loans
Reduced-rate loans
Total nonperforming loans
Foreclosed property
Total nonperforming assets
Gross interest income that would have been recorded 
had the nonaccrual and reduced-rate loans performed 
in accordance with original terms

Interest income recognized
Nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans
Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total loans

and foreclosed property

Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing
Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing as

a percentage of total loans

(a)  Primarily loans to real estate developers.
(b)  Primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

$

$

$

$

81

20
1
21

51
105
156
—
4
262

53

33
2
35
88
350
24
374
9
383

34
5
0.82%

0.84
16

$

103

$

237

$

252

$

30
3
33

94
181
275
3
—
414

70

31
4
35
105
519
22
541
54
595

62
5
1.17%

1.29
23

$

$

$

93
8
101

159
268
427
5
8
778

71

5
6
11
82
860
27
887
94
981

74
11
2.08%

2.29
58

$

$

$

259
4
263

181
302
483
7
2
1,007

55

5
13
18
73
1,080
43
1,123
112
1,235

87
18
2.79%

3.06
62

$

$

$

$

$

$

238

507
4
511

127
192
319
13
22
1,103

50

8
4
12
62
1,165
16
1,181
111
1,292

109
21
2.80%

3.06
101

0.03%

0.05%

0.14%

0.15%

0.24%

Nonperforming assets decreased $212 million to $383 million at December 31, 2013, from $595 million at December 31, 
2012. The decrease in nonperforming assets primarily reflected decreases in nonaccrual commercial mortgage loans ($119 million) 
and foreclosed property ($45 million).  Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total loans and foreclosed property was 0.84 
percent at December 31, 2013, compared to 1.29 percent at December 31, 2012.

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The following table presents a summary of changes in nonaccrual loans.

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Balance at beginning of period
Loans transferred to nonaccrual (a)
Nonaccrual business loan gross charge-offs (b)
Loans transferred to accrual status (a)
Nonaccrual business loans sold (c)
Payments/other (d)
Balance at end of period
(a) Based on an analysis of nonaccrual loans with book balances greater than $2 million.
(b) Analysis of gross loan charge-offs:

Nonaccrual business loans
Performing criticized loans
Retail loans

Total gross loan charge-offs

(c) Analysis of loans sold:

2013

2012

$

$

$

$

519
144
(117)
—
(47)
(149)
350

117
13
23
153

$

$

$

$

860
187
(211)
(41)
(91)
(185)
519

211
1
33
245

Total loans sold

Nonaccrual business loans
Performing criticized loans

91
84
175
(d) Includes net changes related to nonaccrual loans with balances less than $2 million, payments on nonaccrual loans with book 
balances greater than $2 million, transfers of nonaccrual loans to foreclosed property and retail loan gross charge-offs. 
Excludes business loan gross charge-offs and nonaccrual business loans sold.

47
105
152

$

$

$

$

There were 27 borrowers with balances greater than $2 million, totaling $144 million, transferred to nonaccrual status 
in 2013, a decrease of $43 million when compared to $187 million in 2012. Of the transfers to nonaccrual greater than $2 million 
in 2013, $106 million were from Middle Market.

The following table presents the composition of nonaccrual loans by balance and the related number of borrowers at 

December 31, 2013 and 2012.

(dollar amounts in millions)
Under $2 million
$2 million - $5 million
$5 million - $10 million
$10 million - $25 million
Total

2013

2012

Number of
Borrowers

Balance

Number of
Borrowers

Balance

1,756
23
3
3
1,785

$

$

211
71
23
45
350

1,609
35
11
4
1,659

$

$

277
112
82
48
519

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The following table presents a summary of nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2013 and loans transferred to nonaccrual 
and net loan charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2013, based on North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 
categories.

December 31, 2013

Year Ended December 31, 2013

$

Nonaccrual Loans

Loans Transferred to
Nonaccrual (a)

Net Loan Charge-Offs
(Recoveries)

(dollar amounts in millions)
Industry Category
Real Estate and Home Builders
Residential Mortgage
Services
Manufacturing
Holding and Other Investment Companies
Retail Trade
Wholesale Trade
Contractors
Natural Resources
Health Care and Social Assistance
Restaurants and Food Service
Other (b)
Total
(a)  Based on an analysis of nonaccrual loans with book balances greater than $2 million.
(b)  Consumer, excluding residential mortgage and certain personal purpose nonaccrual loans and net charge-offs, are included in the “Other” 

11% $
4
18
20
4
9
9
—
4
—
—
21
100% $

30% $
15
10
8
6
6
4
3
2
2
1
13
100% $

3%
1
27
8
8
5
8
(4)
12
1
2
29
100%

101
53
37
27
22
20
15
11
7
7
5
45
350

16
6
25
30
5
14
13
—
5
—
—
30
144

2
1
18
6
6
4
6
(3)
9
1
2
21
73

$

category.

The following table presents a summary of TDRs at December 31, 2013 and 2012.

2013

2012

(in millions)
Nonperforming TDRs:
Nonaccrual TDRs
Reduced-rate TDRs

Total nonperforming TDRs

118
22
140
92
Performing TDRs (a)
Total TDRs
232
(a)  TDRs that do not include a reduction in the original contractual interest rate which are performing in accordance with their modified terms.

100
24
124
57
181

$

$

$

$

Performing TDRs included $35 million of commercial mortgage loans (primarily in Commercial Real Estate and Small 
Business Banking) and $22 million of commercial loans (primarily in Middle Market and Small Business Banking) at December 31, 
2013.

Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing are summarized in the following table.

(in millions)
Business loans:
Commercial
Commercial mortgage
International

Total business loans

Retail loans:

Residential mortgage
Other consumer

Total retail loans

Total loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing

2013

2012

4
4
3
11

—
5
5
16

$

$

5
8
3
16

2
5
7
23

$

$

Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest generally represent loans that are well collateralized and in a 
continuing process of collection. Loans past due 30-89 days decreased $31 million to $127 million at December 31, 2013, compared 
to $158 million at December 31, 2012. 

F-29

The following table presents a summary of total criticized loans.  Criticized loans with balances of $2 million or more 
on nonaccrual status or whose terms have been modified in a TDR are individually subjected to quarterly credit quality reviews, 
and the Corporation may establish specific allowances for such loans.  

(dollar amounts in millions)
December 31
Total criticized loans
As a percentage of total loans

2013

2012

$

2,260

$

5.0%

2,776

6.0%

The following table presents a summary of foreclosed property by property type.

(in millions)
December 31
Construction, land development and other land
Single family residential properties
Other non-land, nonresidential properties
Other assets
Total foreclosed property

2013

2012

2
5
2
—
9

$

$

16
19
12
7
54

$

$

At December 31, 2013, foreclosed property totaled $9 million and consisted of 89 properties, compared to $54 million 

and 149 properties at December 31, 2012. 

The following table presents a summary of changes in foreclosed property.

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Balance at beginning of period
Acquired in foreclosure
Write-downs
Foreclosed property sold (a)
Balance at end of period
(a) Net gain on foreclosed property sold

2013

2012

54
14
(10)
(49)
9
6

$

$
$

94
42
(10)
(72)
54
10

$

$
$

At December 31, 2013, there were no foreclosed properties with carrying values greater than $2 million, compared to 6 

foreclosed properties totaling $27 million at December 31, 2012. 

For further information regarding the Corporation's nonperforming assets policies and impaired loans, refer to Note 1 

and Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Concentrations of credit risk may exist when a number of borrowers are engaged in similar activities, or activities in the 
same geographic region, and have similar economic characteristics that would cause them to be similarly impacted by changes in 
economic or other conditions.  The Corporation has a concentration of credit risk with the automotive industry. All other industry 
concentrations, as defined by management, individually represented less than 10 percent of total loans at December 31, 2013. 

Loans  to  automotive  dealers  and  to  borrowers  involved  with  automotive  production  are  reported  as  automotive,  as 
management believes these loans have similar economic characteristics that might cause them to react similarly to changes in 
economic conditions. This aggregation involves the exercise of judgment. Included in automotive production are: (a) original 
equipment manufacturers and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers that produce components used in vehicles and whose primary revenue 
source is automotive-related (“primary” defined as greater than 50%) and (b) other manufacturers that produce components used 
in vehicles and whose primary revenue source is automotive-related. Loans less than $1 million and loans recorded in the Small 
Business  business  line  are  excluded  from  the  definition.  Foreign  ownership  consists  of  North American  affiliates  of  foreign 
automakers and suppliers.

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The following table presents a summary of loans outstanding to companies related to the automotive industry.

(in millions)
December 31

Production:
Domestic
Foreign

Total production

Dealer:

Floor plan
Other

Total dealer
Total automotive

2013

2012

Loans
Outstanding

Percent of
Total Loans

Loans
Outstanding

Percent of
Total Loans

$

$

916
313
1,229

3,504
2,350
5,854
7,083

$

2.7%

12.9%
15.6% $

881
367
1,248

2,939
2,259
5,198
6,446

2.7%

11.3%
14.0%

Substantially all dealer loans are in the National Dealer Services business line. Loans in the National Dealer Services 
business line include floor plan financing and other loans to automotive dealerships. Floor plan loans, included in “commercial 
loans” in the consolidated balance sheets, totaled $3.5 billion at December 31, 2013, an increase of $565 million compared to $2.9 
billion at December 31, 2012. At December 31, 2013 other loans to automotive dealers in the National Dealer Services business 
line totaled $2.4 billion, including $1.4 billion of owner-occupied commercial real estate mortgage loans, compared to $2.3 billion, 
including $1.5 billion of owner-occupied commercial real estate mortgage loans, at December 31, 2012. Automotive lending also 
includes  loans  to  borrowers  involved  with  automotive  production,  primarily Tier  1  and Tier  2  suppliers.  Loans  to  borrowers 
involved with automotive production totaled approximately $1.2 billion at December 31, 2013 and 2012.

At December 31, 2013, dealer loans, as shown in the table above, totaled $5.9 billion, of which approximately $3.6 billion, 
or 61 percent, were to foreign franchises, and $1.8 billion, or 30 percent, were to domestic franchises. Other dealer loans, totaling 
$506 million, or 9 percent, at December 31, 2013, include obligations where a primary franchise was indeterminable, such as 
loans to large public dealership consolidators and rental car, leasing, heavy truck and recreation vehicle companies.

Nonaccrual loans to automotive borrowers totaled $5 million, or 1 percent of total nonaccrual loans at December 31, 
2013, compared to $15 million, or 3 percent of total nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2012. Total automotive net loan charge-
offs were $1 million in both 2013 and 2012.

Commercial and Residential Real Estate Lending

The following table summarizes the Corporation's commercial real estate loan portfolio by loan category.

(in millions)
December 31
Real estate construction loans:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total real estate construction loans
Commercial mortgage loans:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total commercial mortgage loans
(a)  Primarily loans to real estate developers.
(b)  Primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.

2013

2012

$

$

$

$

1,447
315
1,762

1,678
7,109
8,787

$

$

$

$

1,049
191
1,240

1,873
7,599
9,472

The Corporation limits risk inherent in its commercial real estate lending activities by limiting exposure to those borrowers 
directly involved in the commercial real estate markets and adhering to conservative policies on loan-to-value ratios for such loans. 
Commercial  real  estate  loans,  consisting  of  real  estate  construction  and  commercial  mortgage  loans,  totaled  $10.5  billion  at 
December 31, 2013, of which $3.1 billion, or 30 percent, were to borrowers in the Commercial Real Estate business line, which 
includes loans to real estate developers. The remaining $7.4 billion, or 70 percent, of commercial real estate loans in other business 
lines consisted primarily of owner-occupied commercial mortgages which bear credit characteristics similar to non-commercial 
real estate business loans. 

The real estate construction loan portfolio totaled $1.8 billion at December 31, 2013. The real estate construction loan 
portfolio primarily contains loans made to long-time customers with satisfactory completion experience. Of the $1.4 billion of 
real estate construction loans in the Commercial Real Estate business line, $20 million were on nonaccrual status at December 31, 

F-31

 
2013 and net recoveries were $4 million for 2013. In other business lines, $1 million of real estate construction loans were on 
nonaccrual status at December 31, 2013. 

The  commercial  mortgage  loan  portfolio  totaled  $8.8  billion  at  December 31,  2013  and  included  $1.7  billion  in  the 
Commercial Real Estate business line and $7.1 billion in other business lines. Loans in the commercial mortgage portfolio generally 
mature within three to five years. Of the $1.7 billion of commercial mortgage loans in the Commercial Real Estate business line, 
$51 million were on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2013. Commercial mortgage loan net charge-offs in the Commercial Real 
Estate  business  line  were  $6  million  for  2013.  In  other  business  lines,  $105  million  of  commercial  mortgage  loans  were  on 
nonaccrual status at December 31, 2013, and net charge-offs were $10 million for 2013.

 The geographic distribution and project type of commercial real estate loans are important factors in diversifying credit 
risk within the portfolio. The following table reflects real estate construction and commercial mortgage loans to borrowers in the 
Commercial Real Estate business line by project type and location of property.

(dollar amounts in millions)
Project Type:
Real estate construction loans:

Commercial Real Estate business line:

Residential:

Single family
Land development
Total residential

Other construction:
Multi-family
Office
Retail
Commercial
Land development
Multi-use
Other

Other real estate construction loans (a)

Total
Commercial mortgage loans:

Commercial Real Estate business line:

Residential:

Land carry
Single family

Total residential

Other commercial mortgage:

$

$

Multi-family
Retail
Office
Commercial
Multi-use
Land carry
Other

Other commercial mortgage loans (a)

December 31, 2013

Location of Property

California Michigan Texas Florida Other

Total

December 31, 2012

% of
Total

Total

% of
Total

$

112 $

8 $

23 $ — $

60

172

410

130

47

17

10

—

—

—

5

13

—

—

1

—

—

8

22

—

6

29

358

21

53

28

3

4

—

3

—

—

18

—

1

—

—

—

1

—

786 $

44 $ 499 $

20 $

57 $

17 $

10 $

13 $

19

76

202

90

131

84

105

34

56

28

2

19

33

103

34

30

7

6

2

1

4

14

81

96

31

19

1

13

22

125

1

14

59

14

—

1

—

7

—

5

12

2

14

44

11

—

1

—

—

28

—

98

13

—

13

3

34

39

44

—

2

—

—

$ 155

73

228

830

162

102

46

13

12

51

3

$1,447

$ 110

26

136

378

337

235

178

113

62

80

159

11% $
5

16

57

11

7

3

1

1

4

156

44

200

406

121

182

40

25

43

6

—
26
100% $ 1,049

7% $
1

8

22

20

14

11

7

4

5

143

48

191

376

368

193

167

161

122

69

15%

4

19

39

12

17

4

2

4

1

2

100%

8%

2

10

20

20

10

9

9

6

4

9

226
100% $ 1,873

12

100%

Total
(a)  Acquired loans for which complete information related to project type is not available.

806 $

235 $ 402 $

$

100 $

135

$1,678

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The following table summarizes the Corporation's residential mortgage and home equity loan portfolios by geographic 

market.

(dollar amounts in millions)
Geographic market:

Michigan
California
Texas
Other Markets

Total

Residential
Mortgage 
Loans

December 31, 2013
Home
Equity 
Loans

% of
Total

% of
Total

Residential
Mortgage 
Loans

December 31, 2012
Home
Equity 
Loans

% of
Total

$

$

422
705
340
230
1,697

25% $
41
20
14
100% $

808
436
228
45
1,517

53% $
29
15
3

100% $

433
523
320
251
1,527

28% $
35
21
16
100% $

871
404
212
50
1,537

% of
Total

57%
26
14
3
100%

Residential real estate loans, which consist of traditional residential mortgages and home equity loans and lines of credit, 
totaled $3.2 billion at December 31, 2013. Residential mortgages totaled $1.7 billion at December 31, 2013, and were primarily 
larger, variable-rate mortgages originated and retained for certain private banking relationship customers. Of the $1.7 billion of 
residential mortgage loans outstanding, $53 million were on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2013. The home equity portfolio 
totaled $1.5 billion at December 31, 2013, of which $1.4 billion was outstanding under primarily variable-rate, interest-only home 
equity lines of credit and $106 million were closed-end home equity loans. Of the $1.5 billion of home equity loans outstanding, 
$33 million were on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2013. A majority of the home equity portfolio was secured by junior liens 
at December 31, 2013. The residential real estate portfolio is principally located within the Corporation's primary geographic 
markets.  Substantially all residential real estate loans past due 90 days or more are placed on nonaccrual status, and substantially 
all junior lien home equity loans that are current or less than 90 days past due are placed on nonaccrual status if full collection of 
the senior position is in doubt. Such loans are charged off to current appraised values less costs to sell no later than 180 days past 
due.

Shared National Credits

Shared National Credit (SNC) loans are facilities greater than $20 million shared by three or more federally supervised 
financial institutions that are reviewed annually by regulatory authorities at the agent bank level. The Corporation generally seeks 
to obtain ancillary business at the origination of a SNC relationship. Loans classified as SNC loans (approximately 860 borrowers 
at December 31, 2013) were $9.4 billion at both December 31, 2013 and 2012. The Bank was the agent for $1.5 billion and $1.7 
billion of the SNC loans outstanding at  December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Nonaccrual SNC loans decreased $13 million 
to $11 million at December 31, 2013, compared to $24 million at December 31, 2012. SNC net loan charge-offs totaled $10 million 
and $28 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. SNC loans, diversified by both business line and 
geographic market, comprised approximately 20 percent of total loans at both December 31, 2013 and 2012. SNC loans are held 
to the same credit underwriting and pricing standards as the remainder of the loan portfolio.  

Energy Lending

The  Corporation  has  a  portfolio  of  energy-related  loans  that  are  included  primarily  in  "commercial  loans"  in  the 
consolidated balance sheets. The Corporation has over 30 years of experience in energy lending, with a focus on middle market 
companies. Loans in the Middle Market - Energy business line were $2.8 billion and $3.0 billion at December 31, 2013 and 2012, 
respectively, or approximately 6 percent of total loans each period. Nonaccrual Middle Market - Energy loans totaled $1 million 
and $3 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and Middle Market - Energy net loan charge-offs totaled $2 million 
and $3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Energy loans are diverse in nature, with outstanding 
balances by customer market segment distributed approximately as follows at December 31, 2013: 71 percent exploration and 
production (comprised of approximately 56 percent oil, 24 percent mixed and 20 percent natural gas), 15 percent midstream and 
14 percent energy services.

State and Local Municipalities

In the normal course of business, the Corporation serves the needs of state and local municipalities in multiple capacities, 
including traditional banking products such as deposit services, loans and letters of credit, investment banking services such as 
bond underwriting and private placements, and by investing in municipal securities.

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The following table summarizes the Corporation's direct exposure to state and local municipalities as of December 31, 

2013 and 2012.

(in millions)
December 31
Loans outstanding
Lease financing
Investment securities available-for-sale
Trading account securities
Standby letters of credit
Unused commitments to extend credit

Total direct exposure to state and local municipalities

2013

2012

$

$

39
330
22
3
97
20
511

$

$

53
359
23
19
108
24
586

Indirect exposure comprised $109 million in auction-rate preferred securities collateralized by municipal securities at 
December 31, 2013, compared to $127 million at December 31, 2012. Additionally, the Corporation is exposed to Automated 
Clearing House (ACH) transaction risk for those municipalities utilizing this electronic payment and/or deposit method and similar 
products in their cash flow management. The Corporation sets limits on ACH activity during the underwriting process.

Extensions of credit to state and local municipalities are subjected to the same underwriting standards as other business 
loans. At both December 31, 2013 and 2012, all outstanding municipal loans and leases were performing according to contractual 
terms, and one municipal lease was included in the Corporation's criticized loan list. Municipal leases are secured by the underlying 
equipment, and a substantial majority of the leases are fully defeased with AAA-rated U.S. government securities. Substantially 
all municipal investment securities available-for sale are auction-rate securities. All auction-rate securities are reviewed quarterly 
for  other-than-temporary  impairment. All  auction-rate  municipal  securities  were  rated  investment  grade,  and  all  auction-rate 
preferred securities collateralized by municipal securities were rated investment grade and were adequately collateralized at both 
December 31, 2013 and 2012. Municipal securities are held in the trading account for resale to customers. In addition, Comerica 
Securities, a broker-dealer subsidiary of the Bank, underwrites bonds issued by municipalities. All bonds underwritten by Comerica 
Securities are sold to third party investors. 

On July 18, 2013, the city of Detroit filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection in federal court. The Corporation's direct 

exposure to the city of Detroit is insignificant. 

International Exposure

International assets are subject to general risks inherent in the conduct of business in foreign countries, including economic 
uncertainties and each foreign government's regulations. Risk management practices minimize the risk inherent in international 
lending arrangements. These practices include structuring bilateral agreements or participating in bank facilities, which secure 
repayment from sources external to the borrower's country. Accordingly, such international outstandings are excluded from the 
cross-border risk of that country.

Mexico, with cross-border outstandings of $645 million (0.99 percent of total assets), $569 million (0.87 percent of total 
assets) and $594 million (0.97 percent of total assets) at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, was the only country 
with outstandings between 0.75 and 1.00 percent of total assets at year-end 2013, 2012 and 2011.  There were no countries with 
cross-border outstandings exceeding 1.00 percent of total assets at year-end 2013, 2012 and 2011.

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The Corporation does not hold any sovereign exposure to Europe. The Corporation's international strategy as it pertains 
to Europe is to focus on European companies doing business in North America, with an emphasis on the Corporation's primary 
geographic  markets.  The  following  table  summarizes  cross-border  exposure  to  entities  domiciled  in  European  countries  at 
December 31, 2013 and 2012.

Outstanding (a)
Banks and Other
Financial
Institutions

Commercial and
Industrial

Total
Outstanding

$

$

$

2
—
2
—
—
15
6
—
1
—
26

97
61
5
17
4
3
1
5
—
2
195

99
61
7
17
4
18
7
5
1
2
221

(in millions)
December 31, 2013
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Germany
Luxembourg
Sweden
Switzerland
Belgium
Italy
France
Spain
Total Europe
December 31, 2012
United Kingdom
110
120
Netherlands
61
61
Germany
2
5
Ireland
18
18
Switzerland
13
20
Luxembourg
1
1
Sweden
9
9
Belgium
2
2
Italy
6
7
France
—
3
Spain
2
2
248
224
Total Europe
(a)  Includes funded loans, bankers acceptances and net counterparty derivative exposure.

10
—
3
—
7
—
—
—
1
3
—
24

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Unfunded
Commitments
and Guarantees

Total Exposure

$

$

$

$

242
89
47
7
15
1
4
2
1
—
408

149
72
49
12
2
19
10
15
—
—
—
328

$

$

$

$

341
150
54
24
19
19
11
7
2
2
629

269
133
54
30
22
20
19
17
7
3
2
576

MARKET AND LIQUIDITY RISK

Market risk represents the risk of loss due to adverse movements in market rates or prices, including interest rates, foreign 
exchange rates, and commodity and equity prices. Liquidity risk represents the failure to meet financial obligations coming due 
resulting from an inability to liquidate assets or obtain adequate funding, and the inability to easily unwind or offset specific 
exposures without significant changes in pricing, due to inadequate market depth or market disruptions.

The Asset and Liability Policy Committee (ALCO) of the Corporation establishes and monitors compliance with the 
policies and risk limits pertaining to market and liquidity risk management activities. ALCO meets regularly to discuss and review 
market and liquidity risk management strategies, and consists of executive and senior management from various areas of the 
Corporation, including treasury, finance, economics, lending, deposit gathering and risk management. 

The Corporation's Treasury Department supports ALCO in measuring, monitoring and managing interest rate, liquidity 
and coordination of all other market risks. The area's key activities encompass: (i) providing information and analysis of the 
Corporation's balance sheet structure and measurement of interest rate, liquidity and all other market risks; (ii) monitoring and 
reporting of the Corporation's positions relative to established policy limits and guidelines; (iii) development and presentation of 
analysis  and  strategies  to  adjust  risk  positions;  (iv)  review  and  presentation  of  policies  and  authorizations  for  approval;  (v) 
monitoring of industry trends and analytical tools to be used in the management of interest rate, liquidity and all other market 
risks; and (vi) developing and monitoring the interest rate risk economic capital estimate.

Interest Rate Risk

Net interest income is the primary source of revenue for the Corporation. Interest rate risk arises primarily through the 
Corporation's core business activities of extending loans and accepting deposits. The Corporation's balance sheet is predominantly 
characterized by floating-rate loans funded by a combination of core deposits and wholesale borrowings. Approximately 85 percent 
of the Corporation's loans were floating at December 31, 2013, of which approximately 75 percent were based on LIBOR and 25 

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percent were based on Prime. This creates a natural imbalance between the floating-rate loan portfolio and the more slowly repricing 
deposit products. The result is that growth and/or contraction in the Corporation's core businesses may lead to sensitivity to interest 
rate movements in the absence of mitigating actions. Examples of such actions are purchasing investment securities, primarily 
fixed-rate, which provide liquidity to the balance sheet and act to mitigate the inherent interest sensitivity, and hedging the sensitivity 
with  interest  rate  swaps. The  Corporation  actively  manages  its  exposure  to  interest  rate  risk,  with  the  principal  objective  of 
optimizing net interest income and the economic value of equity while operating within acceptable limits established for interest 
rate risk and maintaining adequate levels of funding and liquidity.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

Interest rate risk arises in the normal course of business due to differences in the repricing and cash flow characteristics 
of assets and liabilities. Since no single measurement system satisfies all management objectives, a combination of techniques is 
used to manage interest rate risk. These techniques examine the impact of interest rate risk on net interest income and the economic 
value of equity under a variety of alternative scenarios, including changes in the level, slope and shape of the yield curve, utilizing 
multiple simulation analyses. Changes in economic activity, whether domestic or international, may result in a balance sheet 
structure that is different from the changes management included in its simulation analysis and may translate into a materially 
different interest rate environment than those presented. In addition, each interest rate scenario includes assumptions regarding 
loan growth, investment security prepayment levels, depositor behavior, yield curves, and overall balance sheet mix and growth. 
These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the models may not precisely predict the impact of higher or lower 
interest  rates.  For  example,  deposit  balances  have  grown  significantly  over  the  past  several  years,  creating  a  high  degree  of 
uncertainty regarding future deposit balance levels. As the model utilizes deposit balance assumptions based on historical analyses 
of deposit movements with interest rates, a decline beyond historical experience would reduce the estimated increase in net interest 
income associated with the 200 basis point increase in interest rates. Actual results may differ from simulated results due to many 
other factors, including, but not limited to, the timing, magnitude and frequency of changes in interest rates, market conditions 
and management strategies.

The Corporation and its subsidiary banks will be subject to new capital requirements, effective January 1, 2015, and 
proposed quantitative liquidity requirements, which may significantly impact the Corporation's balance sheet structure and its 
sensitivity to changes in interest rates and, accordingly, net interest income.

Sensitivity of Net Interest Income to Changes in Interest Rates

The analysis of the impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income under various interest rate scenarios is 
management's principal risk management technique. Management evaluates a base case net interest income under an unchanged 
interest rate environment and what is believed to be the most likely balance sheet structure. Existing derivative instruments entered 
into for risk management purposes are included in the analysis, but no additional hedging is forecasted. These derivative instruments 
currently comprise interest rate swaps that convert fixed-rate long term debt to variable rates. This base case net interest income 
is then compared against interest rate scenarios in which rates rise or decline in a linear, non-parallel fashion from the base case 
over 12 months. In the scenarios presented, short-term interest rates increase 200 basis points, resulting in an average increase in 
short-term interest rates of 100 basis points over the period. Due to the current low level of interest rates, the analysis reflects a 
declining interest rate scenario of a 25 basis point drop in short-term interest rates, to zero percent.  

The table below, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, displays the estimated impact on net interest income during the next 

12 months by relating the base case scenario results to those from the rising and declining rate scenarios described above. 

(in millions)
December 31
Change in Interest Rates:
+200 basis points
-25 basis points (to zero percent)

2013

2012

Amount

%

Amount

%

$

210
(30)

13% $
(2)

178
(23)

11%
(1)

Corporate policy limits adverse change to no more than four percent of management's base case net interest income 
forecast, and the Corporation was within this policy guideline at December 31, 2013. The sensitivity increased from December 31, 
2012 to December 31, 2013 primarily due to higher actual and forecasted core deposits, which generate higher forecasted excess 
reserves and, therefore, increased sensitivity. The risk to declining interest rates is limited as a result of the inability of the current 
low level of rates to fall significantly.

Sensitivity of Economic Value of Equity to Changes in Interest Rates

In addition to the simulation analysis, an economic value of equity analysis provides an alternative view of the interest 
rate risk position. The economic value of equity is the difference between the estimate of the economic value of the Corporation's 
financial assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet instruments, derived through discounting cash flows based on actual rates at the 

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end of the period and the estimated economic value after applying the estimated impact of rate movements.   The economic value 
of equity analysis is based on an immediate parallel 200 basis point increase and 25 basis point decrease in interest rates. 

The table below, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, displays the estimated impact on the economic value of equity from 

the interest rate scenario described above.   

(in millions)
Change in Interest Rates:
+200 basis points
-25 basis points (to zero percent)

2013

2012

Amount

%

Amount

%

$

670
(164)

6% $
(1)

1,031
(192)

10%
(2)

Corporate policy limits adverse change in the estimated market value change in the economic value of equity to 15 percent 
of the base economic value of equity. The Corporation was within this policy parameter at December 31, 2013. The change in the 
sensitivity  of  the  economic  value  of  equity  to  a  200  basis  point  parallel  increase  in  rates  between  December 31,  2012  and 
December 31, 2013 was primarily driven by changes in market interest rates at the middle to long end of the curve, which most 
significantly impact the value of deposits without a stated maturity. Additionally, a decrease in the Corporation's mortgage-backed 
securities portfolio reduced the level of fixed-rate securities that would decline in value when interest rates move higher. 

LOAN MATURITIES AND INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY

(in millions)

December 31, 2012
Commercial loans
Real estate construction loans
Commercial mortgage loans (b)
International loans

Total (b)

Sensitivity of loans to changes in interest rates:

Predetermined (fixed) interest rates
Floating interest rates

Total

Loans Maturing

Within One
Year (a)

After One
But Within
Five Years

After
Five Years

Total

$

$

$

$

12,589
520
1,723
557
15,389

1,159
14,230
15,389

$

$

$

$

15,023
1,105
4,997
753
21,878

3,213
18,665
21,878

$

$

$

$

1,203
137
2,065
17
3,422

929
2,493
3,422

$

$

$

$

28,815
1,762
8,785
1,327
40,689

5,301
35,388
40,689

(a)  Includes demand loans, loans having no stated repayment schedule or maturity and overdrafts.
(b)  Excludes PCI loans with a carrying value of $2 million.

The Corporation uses investment securities and derivative instruments as asset and liability management tools with the 
overall objective of managing the volatility of net interest income from changes in interest rates. These tools assist management 
in achieving the desired interest rate risk management objectives. Activity related to derivative instruments mainly involves interest 
rate swaps effectively converting fixed-rate medium- and long-term debt to floating rate.

Risk Management Derivative Instruments

(in millions)
Risk Management Notional Activity
Balance at January 1, 2012
Additions
Maturities/amortizations
Balance at December 31, 2012
Additions
Maturities/amortizations
Balance at December 31, 2013

Interest
Rate
Contracts

Foreign
Exchange
Contracts

$

$

$

1,450
—
—
1,450
—
—
1,450

$

$

$

229
16,872
(16,626)
475
16,232
(16,454)
253

$

$

$

Totals

1,679
16,872
(16,626)
1,925
16,232
(16,454)
1,703

The notional amount of risk management interest rate swaps totaled $1.5 billion at December 31, 2013, and 2012, all 
under fair value hedging strategies. The fair value of risk management interest rate swaps was a net unrealized gain of $198 million 
at December 31, 2013, compared to a net unrealized gain of $290 million at December 31, 2012. For the year ended December 
31, 2013, risk management interest rate swaps generated $72 million of net interest income, compared to $69 million of net interest 
income for the year ended December 31, 2012.

In addition to interest rate swaps, the Corporation employs various other types of derivative instruments as offsetting 
positions to mitigate exposures to foreign currency risks associated with specific assets and liabilities (e.g., customer loans or 
deposits  denominated  in  foreign  currencies).  Such  instruments  may  include  foreign  exchange  forward  contracts  and  foreign 

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exchange swap agreements. The aggregate notional amounts of these risk management derivative instruments at December 31, 
2013 and 2012 were $253 million and $475 million, respectively. 

Further information regarding risk management derivative instruments is provided in Note 8 to the consolidated financial 

statements.

Customer-Initiated and Other Derivative Instruments

(in millions)
Customer-Initiated and Other Notional Activity
Balance at January 1, 2012
Additions
Maturities/amortizations
Terminations
Balance at December 31, 2012
Additions
Maturities/amortizations
Terminations
Balance at December 31, 2013

Interest
Rate
Contracts

Energy
Derivative
Contracts

Foreign
Exchange
Contracts

$

$

$

10,541
4,286
(2,219)
(566)
12,042
3,167
(2,092)
(1,420)
11,697

$

$

$

2,661
5,295
(2,333)
(62)
5,561
3,455
(3,293)
(349)
5,374

$

$

$

2,842
75,883
(76,470)
(2)
2,253
66,534
(67,023)
—
1,764

$

$

$

Totals

16,044
85,464
(81,022)
(630)
19,856
73,156
(72,408)
(1,769)
18,835

The Corporation writes and purchases interest rate caps and floors and enters into foreign exchange contracts, interest 
rate swaps and energy derivative contracts to accommodate the needs of customers requesting such services. Changes in the fair 
value of customer-initiated and other derivatives are recognized in earnings as they occur.  To limit the market risk of these activities, 
the Corporation generally takes offsetting positions with dealers. The notional amounts of offsetting positions are included in the 
table above. Customer-initiated and other notional activity represented 92 percent and 91 percent of total interest rate, energy and 
foreign exchange contracts at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. 

Further information regarding customer-initiated and other derivative instruments is provided in Note 8 to the consolidated 

financial statements.

Liquidity Risk and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Liquidity is the ability to meet financial obligations through the maturity or sale of existing assets or the acquisition of 
additional funds. Various financial obligations, including contractual obligations and commercial commitments, may require future 
cash  payments  by  the  Corporation. The  following  contractual  obligations  table  summarizes  the  Corporation's  noncancelable 
contractual obligations and future required minimum payments. Refer to Notes 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 18 to the consolidated financial 
statements for further information regarding these contractual obligations. 

Contractual Obligations

(in millions)

December 31, 2013
Deposits without a stated maturity (a)
Certificates of deposit and other deposits with a stated

maturity (a)

Short-term borrowings (a)
Medium- and long-term debt (a)
Operating leases
Commitments to fund low income housing partnerships
Other long-term obligations (b)
Total contractual obligations

Minimum Payments Due by Period
1-3
Years

Less than
1 Year

3-5
Years

More than
5 Years

$

47,880

$

— $

— $

Total
47,880

$

5,412
253
3,328
504
128
273
57,778
600

4,507
253
1,256
71
87
58
54,112

677
—
1,256
125
36
81
2,175
600

121
—
502
95
2
25
745
$
— $

$
$

—

107
—
314
213
3
109
746
—

$
Medium- and long-term debt (parent company only) (a) (c) $
(a)  Deposits and borrowings exclude accrued interest.
(b)  Includes unrecognized tax benefits.
(c)  Parent company only amounts are included in the medium- and long-term debt minimum payments above.

$
— $

$
$

In addition to contractual obligations, other commercial commitments of the Corporation impact liquidity. These include 
commitments to fund indirect private equity and venture capital investments, unused commitments to extend credit, standby letters 
of credit and financial guarantees, and commercial letters of credit. The following table summarizes the Corporation's commercial 
commitments and expected expiration dates by period. 

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Commercial Commitments

(in millions)

December 31, 2013
Commitments to fund indirect private equity and venture

capital investments

Unused commitments to extend credit
Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees
Commercial letters of credit

Total commercial commitments

Expected Expiration Dates by Period
1-3
Less than
Years
1 Year

3-5
Years

More than
5 Years

Total

$

$

5
29,612
4,299
103
34,019

$

$

— $

— $

— $

9,459
2,938
101
12,498

$

10,132
1,000
2
11,134

$

8,039
314
—
8,353

$

5
1,982
47
—
2,034

Since many of these commitments expire without being drawn upon, the total amount of these commercial commitments 
does not necessarily represent the future cash requirements of the Corporation. Refer to the “Other Market Risks” section below 
and Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements for a further discussion of these commercial commitments.

Wholesale Funding

The Corporation may access the purchased funds market when necessary, which includes foreign office time deposits 
and short-term borrowings. Capacity for incremental purchased funds at December 31, 2013 included the ability to purchase 
federal funds, sell securities under agreements to repurchase, as well as issue deposits to institutional investors and issue certificates 
of deposit through brokers. Purchased funds totaled $602 million at December 31, 2013, compared to $612 million at December 31, 
2012.  At December 31, 2013, the Bank had pledged loans totaling $24 billion which provided for up to $19 billion of available 
collateralized borrowing with the FRB.

The Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, Texas (FHLB), which provides short- and long-term 
funding to its members through advances collateralized by real estate-related assets. Actual borrowing capacity is contingent on 
the amount of collateral available to be pledged to the FHLB. At December 31, 2013, $13 billion of real estate-related loans were 
pledged to the FHLB as blanket collateral for current and potential future borrowings. As of December 31, 2013, the Corporation 
had $1.0 billion of outstanding borrowings from the FHLB maturing in May 2014. 

Additionally, the Bank had the ability to issue up to $15.0 billion of debt at December 31, 2013 under an existing $15 
billion medium-term senior note program which allows the issuance of debt with maturities between three months and 30 years. 
The Corporation also maintains a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission from which it may 
issue debt and/or equity securities.

The ability of the Corporation and the Bank to raise funds at competitive rates is impacted by rating agencies' views of 
the credit quality, liquidity, capital and earnings of the Corporation and the Bank. As of December 31, 2013, the four major rating 
agencies had assigned the following ratings to long-term senior unsecured obligations of the Corporation and the Bank. A security 
rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the 
assigning rating agency. Each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating.

December 31, 2013
Standard and Poor’s
Moody’s Investors Service
Fitch Ratings
DBRS

Comerica Incorporated

Comerica Bank

Rating

Outlook

Rating

Outlook

A-
A3
A
A

Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable

A
A2
A
A (High)

Stable
Stable
Stable
Stable

The Corporation satisfies liquidity requirements with either liquid assets or various funding sources. Liquid assets, which 
totaled $12.6 billion at December 31, 2013, compared to $12.1 billion at December 31, 2012, provide a reservoir of liquidity.  
Liquid assets include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, interest-bearing deposits with banks, other short-term investments 
and  unencumbered  investment  securities  available-for-sale.  At  December 31,  2013,  the  Corporation  held  excess  liquidity, 
represented by $5.6 billion deposited with the FRB, compared to $2.9 billion at December 31, 2012.

The  Corporation  regularly  evaluates  its  ability  to  meet  funding  needs  in  unanticipated,  stressed  environments.  In 
conjunction with the quarterly 200 basis point interest rate simulation analyses, discussed in the “Interest Rate Sensitivity” section 
of this financial review, liquidity ratios and potential funding availability are examined. Each quarter, the Corporation also evaluates 
its ability to meet liquidity needs under a series of broad events, distinguished in terms of duration and severity. The evaluation 
as of December 31, 2013 projected that sufficient sources of liquidity were available under each series of events.

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Variable Interest Entities

The Corporation holds interests in certain unconsolidated variable interest entities (VIEs). These unconsolidated VIEs 
are principally funds (limited partnerships or limited liability companies) which invest in low income housing projects.  In general, 
a VIE  is  an  entity  that  either  (1)  has  an  insufficient  amount  of  equity  to  carry  out  its  principal  activities  without  additional 
subordinated financial support, (2) has a group of equity owners that are unable to make significant decisions about its activities, 
or (3) has a group of equity owners that do not have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive returns generated by its 
operations. If any of these characteristics is present, the entity is subject to a variable interests consolidation model, and consolidation 
is based on variable interests, not on ownership of the entity's outstanding voting stock. Variable interests are defined as contractual, 
ownership, or other monetary interests in an entity that change with fluctuations in the entity's net asset value. The Corporation 
is not deemed the primary beneficiary of these VIEs and, accordingly, the Corporation does not consolidate these VIEs. Refer to 
the “Principles of Consolidation” section in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements for a summary of the Corporation's 
consolidation policy as it relates to VIEs.  Also, refer to Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements for a discussion of the 
Corporation's involvement in VIEs, including those in which the Corporation holds a significant interest but for which it is not 
the primary beneficiary.

Other Market Risks

Market risk related to the Corporation's trading instruments is not significant, as trading activities are limited. Certain 
components of the Corporation's noninterest income, primarily fiduciary income, are at risk to fluctuations in the market values 
of underlying assets, particularly equity and debt securities. Other components of noninterest income, primarily brokerage fees, 
are at risk to changes in the volume of market activity. 

OPERATIONAL RISK

Operational risk represents the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems, or 
from external events. The definition includes legal risk, which is the risk of loss resulting from failure to comply with laws and 
regulations as well as prudent ethical standards and contractual obligations. The definition does not include strategic or reputational 
risks. Although  operational  losses  are  experienced  by  all  companies  and  are  routinely  incurred  in  business  operations,  the 
Corporation recognizes the need to identify and control operational losses and seeks to limit losses to a level deemed appropriate 
by management after considering the nature of the Corporation's business and the environment in which it operates. Operational 
risk is mitigated through a system of internal controls that are designed to keep operating risks at appropriate levels. The Operational 
Risk Management Committee monitors risk management techniques and systems. The Corporation has developed a framework 
that  includes  a  centralized  operational  risk  management  function  and  business/support  unit  risk  coordinators  responsible  for 
managing operational risk specific to the respective business lines.

In addition, internal audit and financial staff monitor and assess the overall effectiveness of the system of internal controls 
on  an  ongoing  basis.  Internal Audit  reports  the  results  of  reviews  on  the  controls  and  systems  to  management  and  the Audit 
Committee  of  the  Board.  The  internal  audit  staff  independently  supports  the Audit  Committee  oversight  process.  The Audit 
Committee serves as an independent extension of the Board. 

COMPLIANCE RISK

Compliance  risk  represents  the  risk  of  regulatory  sanctions,  reputational  impact  or  financial  loss  resulting  from  the 
Corporation's  failure  to  comply  with  regulations  and  standards  of  good  banking  practice. Activities  which  may  expose  the 
Corporation to compliance risk include, but are not limited to, those dealing with the prevention of money laundering, privacy 
and data protection, community reinvestment initiatives, fair lending, consumer protection, employment and tax matters, over-
the-counter derivative activities and other activities regulated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection 
Act.

The  Enterprise-Wide  Compliance  Committee,  comprised  of  senior  business  unit  managers,  as  well  as  managers 
responsible for compliance, audit and overall risk, oversees compliance risk. This enterprise-wide approach provides a consistent 
view of compliance across the organization. The Enterprise-Wide Compliance Committee also ensures that appropriate actions 
are implemented in business units to mitigate risk to an acceptable level.

BUSINESS RISK

Business risk represents the risk of loss due to impairment of reputation, failure to fully develop and execute business 
plans, failure to assess current and new opportunities in business, markets and products, and any other event not identified in the 
defined risk categories of credit, market, operational or compliance risks. Mitigation of the various risk elements that represent 
business risk is achieved through initiatives to help the Corporation better understand and report on the various risks.

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements are prepared based on the application of accounting policies, the 
most significant of which are described in Note 1. These policies require numerous estimates and strategic or economic assumptions, 
which may prove inaccurate or subject to variations. Changes in underlying factors, assumptions or estimates could have a material 
impact on the Corporation’s future financial condition and results of operations. At December 31, 2013, the most critical of these 
significant accounting policies were the policies related to the allowance for credit losses, valuation methodologies, goodwill, 
pension plan accounting and income taxes. These policies were reviewed with the Audit Committee of the Corporation’s Board 
of Directors and are discussed more fully below.

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The allowance for credit losses, which includes both the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for credit losses on 
lending-related commitments, is calculated with the objective of maintaining a reserve sufficient to absorb estimated probable 
losses. Management's determination of the appropriateness of the allowance is based on periodic evaluations of the loan portfolio, 
lending-related commitments, and other relevant factors. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires numerous estimates, 
including the loss content for internal risk ratings, collateral values, the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows, and 
for lending related commitments, estimates of the probability of draw on unused commitments. 

The Corporation disaggregates the loan portfolio into segments for purposes of determining the allowance for credit 
losses. These segments are based on the level at which the Corporation develops, documents and applies a systematic methodology 
to determine the allowance for credit losses. The Corporation's portfolio segments are business loans and retail loans. Business 
loans  are  defined  as  those  belonging  to  the  commercial,  real  estate  construction,  commercial  mortgage,  lease  financing  and 
international loan portfolios. Retail loans consist of traditional residential mortgage, home equity and other consumer loans. 

For  further  discussion  of  the  methodology  used  in  the  determination  of  the  allowance  for  credit  losses,  refer  to  the 
“Allowance for Credit Losses” section in this financial review and Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements. To the extent 
actual outcomes differ from management estimates, additional provision for credit losses may be required that would adversely 
impact earnings in future periods. A substantial majority of the allowance is assigned to business segments. Any earnings impact 
resulting from actual outcomes differing from management estimates would primarily affect the Business Bank segment.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The  allowance  for  loan  losses  represents  management’s  assessment  of  probable,  estimable  losses  inherent  in  the 
Corporation’s loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses includes specific allowances, based on individual evaluations of certain 
loans, and allowances for homogeneous pools of loans with similar risk characteristics.

The Corporation individually evaluates certain impaired loans on a quarterly basis and establishes specific allowances 
for such loans, if required. Loans for which it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance 
with the contractual terms of the loan agreement are considered impaired. Consistent with this definition, all loans for which the 
accrual of interest has been discontinued (nonaccrual loans) are considered impaired. The Corporation individually evaluates 
nonaccrual loans with book balances of $2 million or more and accruing loans whose terms have been modified in a TDR. The 
threshold for individual evaluation is revised on an infrequent basis, generally when economic circumstances change significantly. 
Specific allowances for impaired loans are estimated using one of several methods, including the estimated fair value of underlying 
collateral, observable market value of similar debt or discounted expected future cash flows. 

Collateral values supporting individually evaluated impaired loans are evaluated quarterly. Either appraisals are obtained 
or appraisal assumptions are updated at least annually unless conditions dictate the need for increased frequency. Collateral value 
is generally based on independent third-party appraisals, less estimated costs to sell. Management generally adjusts the appraised 
value to consider the current market conditions, such as estimated length of time to sell. Appraisals on impaired construction loans 
are generally based on “as-is” collateral values. In certain circumstances, the Corporation may believe that the highest and best 
use of the collateral, and therefore the most advantageous exit strategy, requires completion of the construction project. In these 
situations, the Corporation uses an “as-developed” appraisal to evaluate alternatives. However, the “as-developed” collateral value 
is appropriately adjusted to reflect the cost to complete the construction project and to prepare the property for sale. Between 
appraisals, the Corporation may reduce the collateral value based upon the age of the appraisal and adverse developments in market 
conditions.

Loans which do not meet the criteria to be evaluated individually are evaluated in homogeneous pools of loans with 
similar risk characteristics. For business loans not individually evaluated, losses inherent to the pool are estimated by applying 
standard reserve factors to outstanding principal balances, giving consideration to the estimated loss emergence period. Standard 
reserve factors are based on estimated probabilities of default and loss given default. These factors are evaluated and updated 
quarterly based on borrower risk rating migration experience and trends, recent charge-off experience, current economic conditions 
and trends, changes in collateral values of properties securing loans, and trends with respect to past due and nonaccrual amounts. 

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The Corporation also periodically reviews its loss emergence period estimates to determine the most appropriate default horizon 
associated with the calculation of probabilities of default. Probabilities of default and loss given default factors are estimated for 
each internal risk rating.  Internal risk ratings are assigned to each business loan at the time of approval and are subjected to 
subsequent periodic reviews by the Corporation's senior management, generally at least annually or more frequently upon the 
occurrence of a circumstance that affects the credit risk of the loan. The Corporation considers the inherent imprecision in the risk 
rating system resulting from inaccuracy in assigning and/or entering risk ratings in the loan accounting system. An additional 
allowance is established to capture the probable losses which could result from such risk rating errors. This additional allowance 
is based on the results of risk rating accuracy assessments performed on samples of business loans conducted by the Corporation's 
asset quality review function, a function independent of the lending and credit groups responsible for assigning the initial internal 
risk  rating  at  the  time  of  approval.  Incremental  reserves  may  be  established  to  cover  losses  in  industries  and/or  portfolios 
experiencing elevated loss levels.

The allowance for business loans not individually evaluated also may include a qualitative adjustment, which is determined 
based  on  an  established  framework.  The  determination  of  the  appropriate  adjustment  is  based  on  management's  analysis  of 
observable macroeconomic metrics, including consideration of regional metrics within the Corporation's footprint, internal credit 
risk movement and a qualitative assessment of the lending environment, including underwriting standards, current economic and 
political  conditions,  and  other  factors  affecting  credit  quality. The  framework  enables  management  to  develop  a  view  of  the 
uncertainties that exist but are not yet reflected in the standard reserve factors. The application of standard reserve factors, identified 
industry-specific risks, the qualitative adjustment and the adjustment for inherent imprecision in the risk rating system may not 
capture all probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio, therefore actual losses experienced in the future may vary from those 
estimated.

In the first quarter 2013, the Corporation enhanced the approach utilized for determining standard reserve factors by 
changing from a dollar-based migration method for developing probability of default statistics to a count-based method. Under 
the dollar-based method, each dollar that moved to default received equal weight in the determination of standard reserve factors 
for each internal risk rating. Under the count-based approach, each loan that moves to default receives equal weighting. The change 
resulted in a $40 million increase to the allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2013.

The allowance for retail loans not individually evaluated is determined by applying estimated loss rates to various pools 
of loans within the portfolios with similar risk characteristics. Estimated loss rates for all pools are updated quarterly, incorporating 
factors such as recent charge-off experience, current economic conditions and trends, changes in collateral values of properties 
securing loans (using index-based estimates), and trends with respect to past due and nonaccrual amounts.

Loans acquired in business combinations are initially recorded at fair value, which includes an estimate of credit losses
expected to be realized over the remaining lives of the loans, and therefore no corresponding allowance for loan losses is recorded 
for these loans at acquisition. Methods utilized to estimate the required allowance for loan losses for acquired loans not deemed 
credit-impaired at acquisition are similar to originated loans; however, the estimate of loss is based on the unpaid principal balance 
less any remaining purchase discount.

Since standard loss factors are applied to large pools of loans, even minor changes in these factors could significantly 
affect the Corporation's determination of the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses. To illustrate, if recent loss experience 
dictated that the estimated standard loss factors would be changed by five percent (of the estimate) across all risk ratings, the 
allowance for loan losses as of December 31, 2013 would change by approximately $19 million. Loss emergence periods are used 
to determine the most appropriate default horizon associated with the calculation of probabilities of default. Loss emergence 
periods tend to lengthen during benign economic periods and shorten during periods of economic distress.  Considered in isolation, 
lengthening the loss emergence period assumption would result in an increase to the allowance for loan losses.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Lending-Related Commitments

The  allowance  for  credit  losses  on  lending-related  commitments  includes  specific  allowances,  based  on  individual 
evaluations of certain letters of credit in a manner consistent with business loans, and allowances based on the pool of the remaining 
letters of credit and all unused commitments to extend credit within each internal risk rating. A probability of draw estimate is 
applied to the commitment amount, and the result is multiplied by standard reserve factors consistent with business loans. In 
general, the probability of draw for letters of credit is considered certain for all letters of credit supporting loans and for letters of 
credit assigned an internal risk rating generally consistent with regulatory defined substandard or doubtful. Other letters of credit 
and all unfunded commitments have a lower probability of draw.

VALUATION METHODOLOGIES

Fair Value Measurement of Level 3 Financial Instruments

Fair value measurement applies whenever accounting guidance requires or permits assets or liabilities to be measured at 
fair value. Fair value is an estimate of the exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in 

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an orderly transaction (i.e., not a forced transaction, such as a liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the 
measurement date and is based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability. 

Fair value measurement and disclosure guidance establishes a three-level hierarchy for disclosure of assets and liabilities 
recorded at fair value.  The classification of assets and liabilities within the hierarchy is based on the markets in which the assets 
and liabilities are traded and whether the inputs used for measurement are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect 
market-derived or market-based information obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect management's 
estimates about market data. Valuations generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not 
observable  in  the  market  are  considered  Level  3.  These  unobservable  assumptions  reflect  estimates  of  assumptions  market 
participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include the use of option pricing models, discounted 
cash flow models and similar techniques. Fair value measurements for assets and liabilities where limited or no observable market 
data exists are based primarily upon estimates which cannot be determined with precision and in many cases may not reflect 
amounts exchanged in a current sale of the financial instrument.  

Fair value measurement and disclosure guidance differentiates between those assets and liabilities required to be carried 
at fair value at every reporting period (“recurring”) and those assets and liabilities that are only required to be adjusted to fair value 
under certain circumstances (“nonrecurring”). Level 3 financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis included 
primarily auction-rate securities at December 31, 2013. Additionally, from time to time, the Corporation may be required to record 
at fair value other financial assets or liabilities on a nonrecurring basis. Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements includes 
information about the extent to which fair value is used to measure assets and liabilities and the valuation methodologies and key 
inputs used.

For assets and liabilities recorded at fair value, the Corporation's policy is to maximize the use of observable inputs and 
minimize the use of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements. In certain cases, when market observable 
inputs for model-based valuation techniques may not be readily available, the Corporation is required to make judgments about 
assumptions market participants would use in estimating the fair value of the financial instrument. The models used to determine 
fair value adjustments are periodically evaluated by management for relevance under current facts and circumstances.

Changes in market conditions may reduce the availability of quoted prices or observable data.  For example, reduced 
liquidity  in  the  capital  markets  or  changes  in  secondary  market  activities  could  result  in  observable  market  inputs  becoming 
unavailable.  Therefore,  when  market  data  is  not  available,  the  Corporation  would  use  valuation  techniques  requiring  more 
management judgment to estimate the appropriate fair value.

At December 31, 2013, Level 3 financial assets recorded at fair value on a recurring basis totaled $162 million, or less 
than one percent of total assets. This included auction-rate securities with a fair value of $159 million at December 31, 2013. 
Changes in the fair value are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) and reviewed quarterly for possible other-than-
temporary impairment. The fair value at December 31, 2013 was determined using an income approach based on a discounted 
cash flow model utilizing two significant assumptions in the model: discount rate (including a liquidity risk premium) and workout 
period. The discount rate was calculated using credit spreads of the underlying collateral or similar securities plus a liquidity risk 
premium. The liquidity risk premium was derived from the rate at which various types of auction-rate securities had been redeemed 
or sold. The workout period was based on an assessment of publicly available information on efforts to re-establish functioning 
markets for these securities and the Corporation's redemption experience. Changes in these significant assumptions could result 
in different valuations. For example, an increase or decrease in the liquidity premium of 100 basis points changes the fair value 
by $4 million at December 31, 2013. 

At December 31, 2013, Level 3 financial liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis totaled $2 million, or less 

than one percent of total liabilities.

At December 31, 2013, Level 3 financial assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis totaled $135 million, or 
less than one percent of total assets, and consisted primarily of impaired loans and foreclosed property. At December 31, 2013, 
there were no financial liabilities recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. 

See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for a complete discussion on the Corporation's use of fair value and 

the related measurement techniques.

Share-based Compensation

The fair value of share-based compensation as of the date of grant is recognized as compensation expense on a straight-
line basis over the requisite service period for all stock awards, including those with graded vesting. The requisite service period 
is the period an employee is required to provide service in order to vest in the award, which cannot extend beyond the date at 
which the employee is no longer required to perform any service to receive the share-based compensation (the retirement-eligible 
date). Certain awards are contingent upon performance conditions, which affect the number of awards ultimately granted. The 
Corporation periodically evaluates the probable outcome of the performance conditions and makes cumulative adjustments to 
compensation expense as appropriate. In 2013, the Corporation recognized total share-based compensation expense of $35 million.  
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Changes in input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimates and/or the amount of compensation expense 
recognized. The option valuation model requires several inputs, including the risk-free interest rate, the expected dividend yield, 
expected volatility factors of the market price of the Corporation's common stock and the expected option life. For further discussion 
on the valuation model inputs, see Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements. The option valuation model is most sensitive 
to the market price and expected volatility factors of the Corporation's stock at the grant date, which affects the fair value estimates 
and, therefore, the amount of expense recorded on future grants. Using the number of stock options granted in 2013, a change of 
10 percentage points in the expected volatility factor would result in a change in pretax expense of approximately $3 million, from 
the assumed base, over the options' vesting periods. The fair value of restricted stock is based on the market price of the Corporation's 
stock at the grant date and incorporates a forfeiture assumption based on historical experience. Using the number of restricted 
stock awards issued in 2013, a decrease in the forfeiture rate assumption by 10 percentage points  would result in an increase in 
pretax expense of approximately $2 million, from the assumed base, over the awards' vesting periods. Performance-based awards 
incorporate an assumption regarding the probability of achieving the performance condition. If the Corporation were to assume 
that the remaining performance conditions would not be achieved for the units granted in 2013, it would result in a decrease of 
$4 million in share based compensation expense over the awards' remaining vesting periods.  Refer to Notes 1 and 16 to the 
consolidated financial statements for further discussion of share-based compensation expense. 

GOODWILL  

Goodwill is initially recorded as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in a business 
combination and is subsequently evaluated at least annually for impairment. Goodwill impairment testing is performed at the 
reporting unit level, equivalent to a business segment or one level below.  The Corporation has three reporting units:  the Business 
Bank, the Retail Bank and Wealth Management. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, goodwill totaled $635 million, including $380 
million allocated to the Business Bank, $194 million allocated to the Retail Bank and $61 million allocated to Wealth Management. 

The Corporation performs its annual evaluation of goodwill impairment in the third quarter of each year and on an interim 
basis if events or changes in circumstances between annual tests suggest additional testing may be warranted to determine if 
goodwill might be impaired. The goodwill impairment test is a two-step test. The first step of the goodwill impairment test compares 
the estimated fair value of identified reporting units with their carrying amount, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of 
the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, the second step must be performed to determine the implied fair value of the 
reporting unit's goodwill and the amount of goodwill impairment, if any. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined as if 
the reporting unit were being acquired in a business combination. If the implied fair value of goodwill exceeds the goodwill 
assigned to the reporting unit, there is no impairment. If the goodwill assigned to a reporting unit exceeds the implied fair value 
of goodwill, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess. 

In performing the annual impairment test, the carrying value of each reporting unit is the greater of economic or regulatory 
capital. The Corporation assigns economic capital using internal management methodologies on the basis of each reporting unit's 
credit, operational and interest rate risks, as well as goodwill. To determine regulatory capital, each reporting unit is assigned 
sufficient capital such that their respective Tier 1 ratio, based on allocated risk-weighted assets, is the same as that of the Corporation.  
Using this two-pronged approach, the Corporation's equity is fully allocated to its reporting units except for capital held primarily 
for the risk associated with the securities portfolio which is assigned to the Finance segment of the Corporation. 

Determining the fair value of reporting units is a subjective process involving the use of estimates and judgments related 
to the selection of inputs such as future cash flows, discount rates, comparable public company multiples, applicable control 
premiums and economic expectations used in determining the interest rate environment. The estimated fair values of the reporting 
units are determined using a blend of two commonly used valuation techniques: the market approach and the income approach. 
For  the  market  approach,  valuations  of  reporting  units  consider  a  combination  of  earnings,  equity  and  other  multiples  from 
companies  with  characteristics  similar  to  the  reporting  unit.  Since  the  fair  values  determined  under  the  market  approach  are 
representative of noncontrolling interests, the valuations accordingly incorporate a control premium. For the income approach, 
estimated future cash flows and terminal value are discounted. Estimated future cash flows are derived from internal forecasts and 
economic  expectations  for  each  reporting  unit  which  incorporate  uncertainty  factors  inherent  to  long-term  projections.  The 
applicable discount rate is based on the imputed cost of equity capital appropriate for each reporting unit, which incorporates the 
risk-free rate of return, the level of non-diversified risk associated with companies with characteristics similar to the reporting 
unit, a size risk premium and a market equity risk premium.  

The annual test of goodwill impairment was performed as of the beginning of the third quarter 2013.  The Corporation's 
assumptions  included  maintaining  the  low  Federal  funds  target  rate  through  mid-2015  with  modest  increases  thereafter  until 
eventually reaching a normal interest rate environment. At the conclusion of the first step of the annual goodwill impairment tests 
performed in the third quarter 2013, the estimated fair values of all reporting units substantially exceeded their carrying amounts, 
including goodwill. The results of the annual test of the goodwill impairment test for each reporting unit were subjected to stress 
testing as appropriate.  

Economic conditions impact the assumptions related to interest and growth rates, loss rates and imputed cost of equity 
capital. The fair value estimates for each reporting unit incorporated current economic and market conditions, including the recent 
Federal Reserve announcements and the impact of legislative and regulatory changes, to the extent known and as described above. 
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However, further weakening in the economic environment, such as adverse changes in interest rates, a decline in the performance 
of the reporting units or other factors could cause the fair value of one or more of the reporting units to fall below their carrying 
value,  resulting  in  a  goodwill  impairment  charge.  Additionally,  new  legislative  or  regulatory  changes  not  anticipated  in 
management's expectations may cause the fair value of one or more of the reporting units to fall below the carrying value, resulting 
in a goodwill impairment charge. Any impairment charge would not affect the Corporation's regulatory capital ratios, tangible 
common equity ratio or liquidity position.

PENSION PLAN ACCOUNTING

The Corporation has defined benefit pension plans in effect for substantially all full-time employees hired before January 
1, 2007. Benefits under the plans are based on years of service, age and compensation. Assumptions are made concerning future 
events that will determine the amount and timing of required benefit payments, funding requirements and defined benefit pension 
expense. The three major assumptions are the discount rate used in determining the current benefit obligation, the long-term rate 
of return expected on plan assets and the rate of compensation increase. The assumed discount rate is determined by matching the 
expected cash flows of the pension plans to a portfolio of high quality corporate bonds as of the measurement date, December 31. 
The long-term rate of return expected on plan assets is set after considering both long-term returns in the general market and long-
term returns experienced by the assets in the plan. The current target asset allocation model for the plans is detailed in Note 17 to 
the consolidated financial statements. The expected returns on these various asset categories are blended to derive one long-term 
return assumption. The assets are invested in certain collective investment and mutual funds, common stocks, U.S. Treasury and 
other U.S. government agency securities, and corporate and municipal bonds and notes. The rate of compensation increase is based 
on reviewing recent annual pension-eligible compensation increases as well as the expectation of future increases. The Corporation 
reviews its pension plan assumptions on an annual basis with its actuarial consultants to determine if the assumptions are reasonable 
and adjusts the assumptions to reflect changes in future expectations.

The assumptions used to calculate 2014 expense for the defined benefit pension plans were a discount rate of 5.17 percent, 
a long-term rate of return on plan assets of 6.75 percent and a rate of compensation increase of 4.00 percent.  Defined benefit 
pension expense in 2014 is expected to decrease more than 50 percent from the $86 million recorded in 2013, primarily driven 
by an increase in the discount rate partially offset by a decline in the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. 

Changing the 2014 key actuarial assumptions discussed above by 25 basis points would have the following impact on 

defined benefit pension expense in 2014:

(in millions)
Key Actuarial Assumption:

Discount rate
Long-term rate of return
Rate of compensation increase

25 Basis Point

Increase

Decrease

$

(8.3) $
(4.9)
2.6

8.3
4.9
(2.6)

The market-related value of plan assets is determined by amortizing the current year's investment gains and losses (the 
actual investment return net of the expected investment return) over five years. The amortization adjustment may not exceed 10 
percent of the fair value of assets. This commonly used method spreads investment gains and losses, reducing annual volatility, 
but the cumulative effect will ultimately be the same as using the actual fair market value of plan assets over the long term.  

The expected return on plan assets is calculated based on the market-related value of the assets at the assumed long-term 

rate of return plus the impact of any contributions made during the year. 

The  Employee  Benefits  Committee,  which  consists  of  executive  and  senior  managers  from  various  areas  of  the 
Corporation, provides broad asset allocation guidelines to the asset managers, who report results and investment strategy quarterly 
to the Employee Benefits Committee. Actual asset allocations are compared to target allocations by asset category and investment 
returns for each class of investment are compared to expected results based on broad market indices.

The net funded status of the qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension plans were an asset of $304 million and 
a liability of $195 million, respectively, at December 31, 2013. Due to the long-term nature of pension plan assumptions, actual 
results may differ significantly from the actuarial-based estimates. Differences resulting in actuarial gains or losses are required 
to be recorded in shareholders' equity as part of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and amortized to defined benefit 
pension expense in future years. For further information, refer to Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements. Actuarial pre-
tax net losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $263 million for the 
qualified defined benefit pension plan and $21 million for the non-qualified defined benefit pension plan. In 2013, the actual return 
on plan assets in the qualified defined benefit pension plan was $136 million, compared to an expected return on plan assets of 
$132 million. In 2012, the actual return on plan assets was $199 million, compared to an expected return on plan assets of $114 
million. No contributions were made to the qualified benefit plan in 2013, however, the Corporation made a contribution to the 

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plan  of  $300  million  in  the  fourth  quarter  2012.  There  were  no  assets  in  the  non-qualified  defined  benefit  pension  plan  at 
December 31, 2013, and 2012.

Defined benefit pension expense is recorded in “employee benefits” expense on the consolidated statements of income 
and is allocated to business segments based on the segment's share of salaries expense. Accordingly, defined benefit pension 
expense was allocated approximately 41 percent, 28 percent, 25 percent and 6 percent to the Retail Bank, Business Bank, Wealth 
Management and Finance segments, respectively, in 2013. 

INCOME TAXES

The calculation of the Corporation's income tax provision (benefit) and tax-related accruals is complex and requires the 
use of estimates and judgments. The provision for income taxes is the sum of income taxes due for the current year and deferred 
taxes. Deferred taxes arise from temporary differences between the income tax basis and financial accounting basis of assets and 
liabilities. Accrued taxes represent the net estimated amount due to or to be received from taxing jurisdictions, currently or in the 
future, and are included in “accrued income and other assets” or “accrued expenses and other liabilities” on the consolidated 
balance sheets. The Corporation assesses the relative risks and merits of tax positions for various transactions after considering 
statutes,  regulations,  judicial  precedent  and  other  available  information  and  maintains  tax  accruals  consistent  with  these 
assessments. The Corporation is subject to audit by taxing authorities that could question and/or challenge the tax positions taken 
by the Corporation.  

Included in net deferred taxes are deferred tax assets.  Deferred tax assets are evaluated for realization based on available 
evidence of loss carryback capacity, projected future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and assumptions made 
regarding future events. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more-likely-than-not that some portion of the deferred tax 
asset will not be realized.  

Changes in the estimate of accrued taxes occur due to changes in tax law, interpretations of existing tax laws, new judicial 
or regulatory guidance, and the status of examinations conducted by taxing authorities that impact the relative risks and merits of 
tax  positions  taken  by  the  Corporation. These  changes,  when  they  occur,  impact  the  estimate  of  accrued  taxes  and  could  be 
significant to the operating results of the Corporation. For further information on tax accruals and related risks, see Note 18 to the 
consolidated financial statements.

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The following table provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures used in this financial review with financial 

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

measures defined by GAAP.

(dollar amounts in millions)
December 31
Tier 1 Common Capital Ratio:
Tier 1 capital (a)
Less:

Fixed rate cumulative perpetual preferred stock
Trust preferred securities

Tier 1 common capital
Risk-weighted assets (a)
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio
Tier 1 common capital ratio
Basel III Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio (estimated):
Tier 1 common capital
Basel III adjustments (b)
Basel III common equity Tier 1 capital (b)
Risk-weighted assets (a)
Basel III adjustments (b)
Basel III risk-weighted assets (b)
Tier 1 common capital ratio
Basel III common equity Tier 1 capital ratio (estimated)
Tangible Common Equity Ratio:
Total shareholder's equity
Less:

Fixed rate cumulative perpetual preferred stock

Common shareholders' equity
Less:

Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Tangible common equity
Total assets
Less:

Goodwill
Other intangible assets

Tangible assets
Common equity ratio
Tangible common equity ratio
Tangible Common Equity per Share of Common Stock:
Common shareholders' equity
Tangible common equity
Shares of common stock outstanding (in millions)
Common shareholders' equity per share of common stock
Tangible common equity per share of common stock

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

$

6,895

$

6,705

$

6,582

$

6,027

$

7,704

—
—
6,895
$
$ 64,825

$
$

10.64%
10.64

—
—
6,705
66,115
10.14%
10.14

$
$

—
25
6,557
63,244
10.41%
10.37%

$
$

—
—
6,027
59,506
10.13%
10.13%

$
$

2,151
495
5,058
61,815
12.46%
8.18%

$

6,895
(6)
$
6,889
$ 64,825
1,754
$ 66,579

10.6%
10.3

$

7,153

$

6,942

$

6,868

$

5,793

$

7,029

—
7,153

635
17
6,501
$
$ 65,227

635
17
$ 64,575

10.97%
10.07

$

$

7,153
6,501
182
39.23
35.65

$
$

$

$

$

—
6,942

635
22
6,285
65,069

635
22
64,412
10.67%
9.76

6,942
6,285
188
36.87
33.38

$
$

$

$

$

—
6,868

635
32
6,201
61,008

635
32
60,341
11.26%
10.27%

6,868
6,201
197
34.80
31.42

$
$

$

$

$

—
5,793

150
6
5,637
53,667

150
6
53,511
10.80%
10.54%

5,793
5,637
177
32.82
31.94

$
$

$

$

$

2,151
4,878

150
8
4,720
59,249

150
8
59,091

8.23%
7.99%

4,878
4,720
151
32.27
31.22

(a)  Tier 1 capital and risk-weighted assets as defined by regulation.
(b)  Estimated ratios based on the standardized approach in the final rule for the U.S. adoption of the Basel III regulatory capital framework, 

excluding most elements of AOCI, as fully phased in.

The Tier 1 common capital ratio removes preferred stock and qualifying trust preferred securities from Tier 1 capital as 
defined by and calculated in conformity with bank regulations. The Basel III common equity Tier 1 capital ratio further adjusts 
Tier 1 common capital and risk-weighted assets to account for the final rule approved by U.S. banking regulators in July 2013 for 
the U.S. adoption of the Basel III regulatory capital framework. The final Basel III capital rules are effective January 1, 2015 for 
banking organizations subject to the standardized approach.  The tangible common equity ratio removes preferred stock and the 
effect of intangible assets from capital and the effect of intangible assets from total assets and tangible common equity per share 
of common stock removes the effect of intangible assets from common shareholders' equity per share of common stock. The 
Corporation believes these measurements are meaningful measures of capital adequacy used by investors, regulators, management 
and others to evaluate the adequacy of common equity and to compare against other companies in the industry.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report includes forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In 
addition, the Corporation may make other written and oral communications from time to time that contain such statements. All 
statements  regarding  the  Corporation's  expected  financial  position,  strategies  and  growth  prospects  and  general  economic 
conditions expected to exist in the future are forward-looking statements. The words, “anticipates,” “believes,” “feels,” “expects,” 
“estimates,” “seeks,” “strives,” “plans,” “intends,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “position,” “target,” “mission,” “assume,” “achievable,” 
“potential,” “strategy,” “goal,” “aspiration,” “opportunity,” “initiative,” “outcome,” “continue,” “remain,” “maintain,” "on course," 
“trend,” “objective,” “looks forward” and variations of such words and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as 
“will,”  “would,”  “should,”  “could,”  “might,”  “can,”  “may”  or  similar  expressions,  as  they  relate  to  the  Corporation  or  its 
management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The Corporation cautions that forward-looking statements are 
subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Forward-looking statements speak only as of 
the date the statement is made, and the Corporation does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect facts, 
circumstances, assumptions or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. Actual results could differ 
materially  from  those  anticipated  in  forward-looking  statements  and  future  results  could  differ  materially  from  historical 
performance.

In  addition  to  factors  mentioned  elsewhere  in  this  report  or  previously  disclosed  in  the  Corporation's  SEC  reports 
(accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or on the Corporation's website at www.comerica.com), actual results could 
differ materially from forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance due to a 
variety of reasons, including but not limited to, the following factors:

• 
• 

• 

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

general political, economic or industry conditions, either domestically or internationally, may be less favorable than expected;
governmental monetary and fiscal policies may adversely affect the financial services industry, and therefore impact the 
Corporation's financial condition and results of operations;
volatility and disruptions in global capital and credit markets may adversely impact the Corporation's business, financial 
condition and results of operations;
any reduction in the Corporation's credit rating could adversely affect the Corporation and/or the holders of its securities;
the soundness of other financial institutions could adversely affect the Corporation;
changes in regulation or oversight may have a material adverse impact on the Corporation's operations;
unfavorable developments concerning credit quality could adversely impact the Corporation's financial results;
compliance with more stringent capital and liquidity requirements may adversely affect the Corporation;
declines in the businesses or industries of the Corporation's customers could cause increased credit losses, which could 
adversely affect the Corporation;
operational difficulties, failure of technology infrastructure or information security incidents could adversely affect the 
Corporation's business and operations;
the introduction, implementation, withdrawal, success and timing of business initiatives and strategies may be less successful 
or may be different than anticipated, which could adversely affect the Corporation's business;
the Corporation may not be able to utilize technology to efficiently and effectively develop, market and deliver new products 
and services to its customers;
changes in the financial markets, including fluctuations in interest rates and their impact on deposit pricing, could adversely 
affect the Corporation's net interest income and balance sheet;
competitive product and pricing pressures among financial institutions within the Corporation's markets may change;
changes in customer behavior may adversely impact the Corporation's business, financial condition and results of operations;
any future strategic acquisitions or divestitures may present certain risks to the Corporation's business and operations;

• 
• 
• 
•  management's ability to maintain and expand customer relationships may differ from expectations;
•  management's ability to retain key officers and employees may change;
• 

legal and regulatory proceedings and related matters with respect to the financial services industry, including those directly 
involving the Corporation and its subsidiaries, could adversely affect the Corporation or the financial services industry in 
general;

•  methods of reducing risk exposures might not be effective;
• 

terrorist activities or other hostilities may adversely affect the general economy, financial and capital markets, specific 
industries, and the Corporation; 
catastrophic events, including, but not limited to, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, fires and floods, may adversely affect 
the general economy, financial and capital markets, specific industries, and the Corporation;
changes in accounting standards could materially impact the Corporation's financial statements; and
the  Corporation's  accounting  policies  and  processes  are  critical  to  the  reporting  of  financial  condition  and  results  of 
operations. They require management to make estimates about matters that are uncertain.

• 

• 
• 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

(in millions, except share data)
December 31

ASSETS
Cash and due from banks

Federal funds sold
Interest-bearing deposits with banks
Other short-term investments

Investment securities available-for-sale

Commercial loans
Real estate construction loans
Commercial mortgage loans
Lease financing
International loans
Residential mortgage loans
Consumer loans

Total loans

Less allowance for loan losses

Net loans
Premises and equipment
Accrued income and other assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Noninterest-bearing deposits

Money market and interest-bearing checking deposits
Savings deposits
Customer certificates of deposit
Foreign office time deposits

Total interest-bearing deposits
Total deposits

Short-term borrowings
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Medium- and long-term debt
Total liabilities

Common stock - $5 par value:

Authorized - 325,000,000 shares
Issued - 228,164,824 shares

Capital surplus
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Retained earnings
Less cost of common stock in treasury - 45,860,786 shares at 12/31/13

and 39,889,610 shares at 12/31/12
Total shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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2013

2012

$

1,140

$

—
5,311
112

9,307

28,815
1,762
8,787
845
1,327
1,697
2,237
45,470
(598)
44,872
594
3,891
65,227

23,875

22,332
1,673
5,063
349
29,417
53,292
253
986
3,543
58,074

1,141
2,179
(391)
6,321

$

$

(2,097)
7,153
65,227

$

$

$

$

1,395

100
3,039
125

10,297

29,513
1,240
9,472
859
1,293
1,527
2,153
46,057
(629)
45,428
622
4,063
65,069

23,279

21,273
1,606
5,531
502
28,912
52,191
110
1,106
4,720
58,127

1,141
2,162
(413)
5,931

(1,879)
6,942
65,069

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

2013

2012

2011

$

$

$

$

$

$

1,556
214
14
1,784

55
57
112
1,672
46
1,626

214
171
99
74
64
40
36
17
(1)
112
826

763
246
1,009
160
60
119
90
52
33
21
2
—
176
1,722
730
189
541
8
533

2.92
2.85

126
0.68

$

$

1,617
234
12
1,863

70
65
135
1,728
79
1,649

214
158
96
65
71
39
38
19
12
106
818

778
240
1,018
163
65
107
90
23
38
27
9
35
182
1,757
710
189
521
6
515

2.68
2.67

106
0.55

1,564
233
12
1,809

90
66
156
1,653
144
1,509

208
151
87
77
73
37
40
22
14
83
792

770
205
975
169
66
101
88
10
43
28
22
75
194
1,771
530
137
393
4
389

2.11
2.09

75
0.40

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans
Interest on investment securities
Interest on short-term investments

Total interest income

INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on deposits
Interest on medium- and long-term debt
Total interest expense
Net interest income

Provision for credit losses

Net interest income after provision for credit losses

NONINTEREST INCOME
Service charges on deposit accounts
Fiduciary income
Commercial lending fees
Card fees
Letter of credit fees
Bank-owned life insurance
Foreign exchange income
Brokerage fees
Net securities (losses) gains
Other noninterest income

Total noninterest income

NONINTEREST EXPENSES
Salaries
Employee benefits

Total salaries and employee benefits

Net occupancy expense
Equipment expense
Outside processing fee expense
Software expense
Litigation-related expense
FDIC insurance expense
Advertising expense
Other real estate expense
Merger and restructuring charges
Other noninterest expenses

Total noninterest expenses

Income before income taxes
Provision for income taxes
NET INCOME
Less income allocated to participating securities
Net income attributable to common shares
Earnings per common share:

Basic
Diluted

Cash dividends declared on common stock
Cash dividends declared per common share

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

2013

2012

2011

$

541

$

521

$

393

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31

NET INCOME

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Unrealized (losses) gains on investment securities available-for-sale:

Net unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during the period
Less:  Reclassification adjustment for net securities gains included in net

income

Change in net unrealized (losses) gains before income taxes

Defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans adjustment:

Net gain (loss) arising during the period
Less: Adjustments for amounts recognized as components of net periodic

benefit cost:

Amortization of actuarial net loss
Amortization of prior service cost
Amortization of transition obligation

Change in defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans adjustment

before income taxes

Net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:

Net cash flow hedge losses arising during the period
Less: Reclassification adjustment for net cash flow hedge gains included in

net income

Change in net cash flow hedge losses before income taxes

Total other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

(343)

1
(344)

286

(89)
(2)
—

377

—

—
—

33
11
22

48

14
34

202

21
181

(192)

(176)

(62)
(3)
(4)

(123)

—

—
—

(89)
(32)
(57)

(42)
(3)
(4)

(127)

(2)

1
(3)

51
18
33

426

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

$

563

$

464

$

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

(in millions, except per share data)

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2010
Net income
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Cash dividends declared on common

stock ($0.40 per share)
Purchase of common stock
Acquisition of Sterling Bancshares, Inc.
Net issuance of common stock under

employee stock plans
Share-based compensation

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2011
Net income
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Cash dividends declared on common

stock ($0.55 per share)
Purchase of common stock
Net issuance of common stock under

employee stock plans
Share-based compensation
Other

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2012
Net income
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Cash dividends declared on common

stock ($0.68 per share)
Purchase of common stock
Net issuance of common stock under

employee stock plans
Share-based compensation
Other

Common Stock

Shares
Outstanding

176.5
—
—

—
(4.3)
24.3

0.8
—

197.3
—
—

—
(10.2)

1.2
—
—

188.3
—
—

—
(7.5)

1.5
—
—

Amount

$ 1,019
—
—

Capital
Surplus

$ 1,481
—
—

—
—
122

—
—

1,141
—
—

—
—

—
—
—

—
—
681

(29)
37

2,170
—
—

—
—

(46)
37
1

1,141
—
—

2,162
—
—

—
—

—
—
—

—
—

(17)
35
(1)

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Retained
Earnings

Treasury
Stock

Total
Shareholders’
Equity

$

(389) $
—
33

5,247
393
—

$

(1,565) $
—
—

—
—
—

—
—

(356)
—
(57)

—
—

—
—
—

(413)
—
22

—
—

—
—
—

(75)
—
—

(19)
—

5,546
521
—

(106)
—

(30)
—
—

5,931
541
—

(126)
—

(25)
—
—

—
(116)
—

48
—

(1,633)
—
—

—
(308)

63
—
(1)

(1,879)
—
—

—
(291)

72
—
1

5,793
393
33

(75)
(116)
803

—
37

6,868
521
(57)

(106)
(308)

(13)
37
—

6,942
541
22

(126)
(291)

30
35
—

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2013

182.3

$ 1,141

$ 2,179

$

(391) $

6,321

$

(2,097) $

7,153

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
OPERATING ACTIVITIES

2013

2012

2011

Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

$

541

$

521

$

Provision for credit losses
(Benefit) provision for deferred income taxes
Depreciation and amortization
Net periodic defined benefit cost
Share-based compensation expense
Net amortization of securities
Accretion of loan purchase discount
Net securities losses (gains)
Net loss/writedown on foreclosed property
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
Net change in:

Trading securities
Accrued income receivable
Accrued expenses payable
Other, net

Net cash provided by operating activities

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Investment securities available-for-sale:

Maturities and redemptions
Purchases
Sales

Net change in loans
Cash and cash equivalents acquired in acquisition of Sterling Bancshares, Inc.
Sales of Federal Home Loan Bank stock
Purchase of Federal Reserve Bank stock
Proceeds from sales of indirect private equity and venture capital funds
Proceeds from sales of foreclosed property
Net increase in premises and equipment
Other, net

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Net change in:
Deposits
Short-term borrowings
Medium- and long-term debt:
Maturities and redemptions

Common stock:
Repurchases
Cash dividends paid
Issuances under employee stock plans

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
Other, net

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Interest paid
Income taxes, tax deposits and tax-related interest paid
Noncash investing and financing activities:

Loans transferred to other real estate
Net noncash assets acquired in stock acquisition of Sterling Bancshares, Inc.

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

$
$

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46
(20)
122
88
35
23
(49)
1
4
(3)

6
7
38
(3)
836

2,849
(2,225)
—
549
—
41
—
—
55
(102)
7
1,174

1,229
143

(1,080)

(291)
(123)
33
3
(7)
(93)
1,917
4,534
6,451
114
115

14
—

$
$

79
158
133
81
37
48
(71)
(12)
—
(1)

1
5
35
(342)
672

3,839
(4,032)
—
(3,498)
—
3
—
1
82
(55)
4
(3,656)

4,520
40

(193)

(308)
(97)
3
1
(4)
3,962
978
3,556
4,534
135
46

42
—

$
$

393

144
79
122
53
37
39
(53)
(14)
13
(1)

3
(8)
59
(70)
796

2,779
(4,453)
784
(695)
721
36
(26)
33
106
(121)
(13)
(849)

3,296
(82)

(1,517)

(116)
(73)
4
1
13
1,526
1,473
2,083
3,556
151
73

69
82

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Organization

Comerica Incorporated (the Corporation) is a registered financial holding company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The 
Corporation’s major business segments are the Business Bank, the Retail Bank and Wealth Management. The Corporation operates 
in three primary geographic markets: Michigan, California and Texas. For further discussion of each business segment and primary 
geographic market, refer to Note 22.  The Corporation and its banking subsidiaries are regulated at both the state and federal levels.

The accounting and reporting policies of the Corporation conform to United States (U.S.) generally accepted accounting 
principles (GAAP). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates 
and assumptions that affect reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

The  following  summarizes  the  significant  accounting  policies  of  the  Corporation  applied  in  the  preparation  of  the 

accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and the accounts of those subsidiaries that 
are majority owned and in which the Corporation has a controlling financial interest. The Corporation consolidates entities not 
determined to be variable interest entities (VIEs) when it holds a controlling interest in the entity's outstanding voting stock and 
uses the cost or equity method when it holds less than a controlling interest. In consolidation, all significant intercompany accounts 
and transactions are eliminated. The results of operations of companies acquired are included from the date of acquisition.  Certain 
amounts in the financial statements for prior years have been reclassified to conform to current financial statement presentation.

The Corporation holds investments in certain legal entities that are considered VIEs. In general, a VIE is an entity that 
either (1) has an insufficient amount of equity to carry out its principal activities without additional subordinated financial support, 
(2) has a group of equity owners that are unable to make significant decisions about its activities, or (3) has a group of equity 
owners that do not have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive returns generated by its operations. If any of these 
characteristics are present, the entity is subject to a variable interests consolidation model, and consolidation is based on variable 
interests, not on ownership of the entity’s outstanding voting stock. Variable interests are defined as contractual ownership or other 
money interests in an entity that change with fluctuations in the entity’s net asset value. The primary beneficiary is required to 
consolidate the VIE. The primary beneficiary is defined as the party that has both the power to direct the activities of the VIE that 
most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits 
that could be significant to the VIE. The maximum potential exposure to losses relative to investments in VIEs is generally limited 
to the sum of the outstanding book basis and unfunded commitments for future investments. 

The Corporation evaluates its investments in VIEs, both at inception and when there is a change in circumstances that 
requires reconsideration, to determine if the Corporation is the primary beneficiary and consolidation is required. The Corporation 
accounts for unconsolidated VIEs using either the cost or equity method. 

The equity method is used for investments where the Corporation has the ability to exercise significant influence over 
the entity’s operation and financial policies, which is generally presumed to exist if the Corporation owns more than a 20 percent 
voting interest in the entity. Equity method investments are included in “accrued income and other assets” on the consolidated 
balance  sheets,  with  income  and  losses  recorded  in  “other  noninterest  income”  on  the  consolidated  statements  of  income. 
Unconsolidated equity investments that do not meet the criteria to be accounted for under the equity method are accounted for 
under the cost method. Cost method investments are included in “accrued income and other assets” on the consolidated balance 
sheets, with income (net of write-downs) recorded in “other noninterest income” on the consolidated statements of income.

Assets held in an agency or fiduciary capacity are not assets of the Corporation and are not included in the consolidated 

financial statements.

See Note 9 for additional information about the Corporation’s involvement with VIEs.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value measurement applies whenever accounting guidance requires or permits assets or liabilities to be measured at 
fair value. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the 
principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction (i.e., not a forced transaction, such as a 
liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is based on the assumptions market 
participants would use when pricing an asset or liability. Fair value measurements and disclosures guidance establishes a three-
level fair value hierarchy based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions 
used to determine fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and the lowest 
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priority to unobservable data. Fair value measurements are separately disclosed by level within the fair value hierarchy. For assets 
and liabilities recorded at fair value, it is the Corporation’s policy to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use 
of unobservable inputs when developing fair value measurements.

Fair value measurements for assets and liabilities where limited or no observable market data exists are based primarily 
upon estimates, often calculated based on the economic and competitive environment, the characteristics of the asset or liability 
and other factors. Therefore, the results cannot be determined with precision and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate 
settlement of the asset or liability. Additionally, there may be inherent weaknesses in any calculation technique, and changes in 
the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect the results 
of current or future values.

For further information about fair value measurements refer to Note 2.

Other Short-Term Investments

Other short-term investments include trading securities and loans held-for-sale. 

Trading securities are carried at fair value. Realized and unrealized gains or losses on trading securities are included in 

“other noninterest income” on the consolidated statements of income.

Loans held-for-sale, typically residential mortgages originated with the intent to sell, are carried at the lower of cost or 
fair value. Fair value is determined in the aggregate for each portfolio. Changes in fair value are included in “other noninterest 
income” on the consolidated statements of income.

Investment Securities

Securities that are not held for trading purposes are accounted for as securities available-for-sale and recorded at fair 
value, with unrealized gains and losses, net of income taxes, reported as a separate component of other comprehensive income 
(loss) (OCI).

Investment  securities  are  reviewed  quarterly  for  possible  other-than-temporary  impairment  (OTTI).  In  determining 
whether OTTI exists for debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Corporation assesses the likelihood of selling the security 
prior to the recovery of its amortized cost basis. If the Corporation intends to sell the debt security or it is more likely than not that 
the Corporation will be required to sell the debt security prior to the recovery of its amortized cost basis, the debt security is written 
down to fair value, and the full amount of any impairment charge is recorded as a loss in “net securities gains” in the consolidated 
statements of income. If the Corporation does not intend to sell the debt security and it is more likely than not that the Corporation 
will not be required to sell the debt security prior to recovery of its amortized cost basis, only the credit component of any impairment 
of a debt security is recognized as a loss in “net securities gains” on the consolidated statements of income, with the remaining 
impairment recorded in OCI.

The OTTI review for equity securities includes an analysis of the facts and circumstances of each individual investment 
and  focuses  on  the  severity  of  loss,  the  length  of  time  the  fair  value  has  been  below  cost,  the  expectation  for  that  security’s 
performance, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and management’s intent and ability to hold the security 
to recovery. A decline in value of an equity security that is considered to be other-than-temporary is recorded as a loss in “net 
securities (losses) gains” on the consolidated statements of income.

Gains or losses on the sale of securities are computed based on the adjusted cost of the specific security sold.

For further information on investment securities, refer to Note 3.

Loans

Loans and leases originated and held for investment are recorded at the principal balance outstanding, net of unearned 
income, charge-offs and unamortized deferred fees and costs. Interest income is recognized on loans and leases using the interest 
method.

Loans and leases acquired in business combinations are initially recorded at fair value with no carryover of any existing 
allowance for loan losses. Acquired loans with evidence of credit quality deterioration at acquisition are reviewed to determine if 
it is probable that the Corporation will not be able to collect all contractual amounts due, including both principal and interest.  
When both conditions exist, such loans are accounted for as purchased credit-impaired (PCI) loans. The Corporation generally 
aggregates PCI loans into pools of loans based on common risk characteristics.

The Corporation estimates the total cash flows expected to be collected from the pools of acquired PCI loans, which 
include undiscounted expected principal and interest, using credit risk, interest rate and prepayment risk models that incorporate 

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management's best estimate of current key assumptions such as default rates, loss severity and payment speeds. The excess of the 
undiscounted total cash flows expected to be collected over the fair value of the related PCI loans represents the accretable yield, 
which is recognized as interest income on a level-yield basis over the life of the related loan pools. The difference between the 
undiscounted contractual principal and interest and the undiscounted total cash flows expected to be collected is the nonaccretable 
difference, which reflects the impact of estimated credit losses and other factors. Subsequent increases in expected cash flows will 
result in a recovery of any previously recorded allowance for loan losses, to the extent applicable, and a reclassification from 
nonaccretable difference to accretable yield, which is recognized prospectively over the then remaining lives of the loan pools. 
Subsequent decreases in expected cash flows will result in an impairment charge to the provision for loan losses, resulting in an 
addition to the allowance for loan losses, and a reclassification from accretable yield to nonaccretable difference. A loan disposal, 
which may include a loan sale, receipt of payment in full from the borrower or foreclosure, results in removal of the loan from the 
acquired PCI loan pool at its allocated carrying amount. Refinanced or restructured loans remain within the acquired PCI loan 
pools.

For acquired loans not deemed credit-impaired at acquisition, the difference between the initial fair value and the unpaid 

principal balance is recognized as interest income on a level-yield basis over the lives of the related loans.

The  Corporation  assesses  all  loan  modifications  to  determine  whether  a  restructuring  constitutes  a  troubled  debt 
restructuring (TDR). A restructuring is considered a TDR when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and the Corporation 
grants a concession to the borrower. TDRs on accrual status at the original contractual rate of interest are considered performing.  
Nonperforming  TDRs  include  TDRs  on  nonaccrual  status  and  loans  which  have  been  renegotiated  to  less  than  the  original 
contractual rates (reduced-rate loans). All TDRs are considered impaired loans.

Loan Origination Fees and Costs

Substantially all loan origination fees and costs are deferred and amortized to net interest income of over the life of the 
related loan or over the commitment period as a yield adjustment. Net deferred income on originated loans, including unearned 
income and unamortized costs, fees, premiums and discounts, totaled $287 million and $310 million at December 31, 2013 and 
2012, respectively.

Loan fees on unused commitments and net origination fees related to loans sold are recognized in noninterest income.

 Allowance for Credit Losses

The allowance for credit losses includes both the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for credit losses on lending-

related commitments.

The Corporation disaggregates the loan portfolio into segments for purposes of determining the allowance for credit 
losses. These segments are based on the level at which the Corporation develops, documents and applies a systematic methodology 
to determine the allowance for credit losses. The Corporation's portfolio segments are business loans and retail loans. Business 
loans  are  defined  as  those  belonging  to  the  commercial,  real  estate  construction,  commercial  mortgage,  lease  financing  and 
international loan portfolios.  Retail loans consist of traditional residential mortgage, home equity and other consumer loans.

For further information on the Allowance for Credit Losses, refer to Note 4.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The  allowance  for  loan  losses  represents  management’s  assessment  of  probable,  estimable  losses  inherent  in  the 
Corporation’s loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses includes specific allowances, based on individual evaluations of certain 
loans, and allowances for homogeneous pools of loans with similar risk characteristics. 

The Corporation individually evaluates certain impaired loans on a quarterly basis and establishes specific allowances 
for such loans, if required. A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that interest or principal payments will not be made 
in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Consistent with this definition, all loans for which the accrual of 
interest has been discontinued (nonaccrual loans) are considered impaired. The Corporation individually evaluates nonaccrual 
loans with book balances of $2 million or more and accruing loans whose terms have been modified in a TDR. The threshold for 
individual evaluation is revised on an infrequent basis, generally when economic circumstances change significantly. Specific 
allowances for impaired loans are estimated using one of several methods, including the estimated fair value of underlying collateral, 
observable market value of similar debt or discounted expected future cash flows. 

Collateral values supporting individually evaluated impaired loans are evaluated quarterly. Either appraisals are obtained 
or  appraisal  assumptions  are  updated  at  least  annually  unless  conditions  dictate  increased  frequency. Appraisals  on  impaired 
construction loans are generally based on “as-is” collateral values. In certain circumstances, the Corporation may believe that the 
highest and best use of the collateral, and thus the most advantageous exit strategy, requires completion of the construction project. 
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In these situations, the Corporation uses an “as-developed” appraisal to evaluate alternatives. However, the “as-developed” collateral 
value is appropriately adjusted to reflect the cost to complete the construction project and to prepare the property for sale. The 
Corporation may reduce the collateral value based upon the age of the appraisal and adverse developments in market conditions.

Loans which do not meet the criteria to be evaluated individually are evaluated in homogeneous pools of loans with 
similar risk characteristics. For business loans not individually evaluated, losses inherent to the pool are estimated by applying 
standard reserve factors to outstanding principal balances, giving consideration to the estimated loss emergence period. Standard 
reserve factors are based on estimated probabilities of default and loss given default. These factors are evaluated and updated 
quarterly based on borrower risk rating migration experience and trends, recent charge-off experience, current economic conditions 
and trends, changes in collateral values of properties securing loans, and trends with respect to past due and nonaccrual amounts. 
The Corporation also periodically reviews its loss emergence period estimates to determine the most appropriate default horizon 
associated with the calculation of probabilities of default.  Probabilities of default and loss given default factors are estimated for 
each internal risk rating.  Internal risk ratings are assigned to each business loan at the time of approval and are subjected to 
subsequent periodic reviews by the Corporation’s senior management, generally at least annually or more frequently upon the 
occurrence of a circumstance that affects the credit risk of the loan. The Corporation considers the inherent imprecision in the risk 
rating system resulting from inaccuracy in assigning and/or entering risk ratings in the loan accounting system. An additional 
allowance is established to capture the probable losses which could result from such risk rating errors. This additional allowance 
is calculated based on the results of risk rating accuracy assessments performed on samples of business loans conducted by the 
Corporation's asset quality review function, a function independent of the lending and credit groups responsible for assigning the 
initial internal risk rating at the time of approval.  Incremental reserves may be established to cover losses in industries and/or 
portfolios experiencing elevated loss levels.

The allowance for business loans not individually evaluated also may include a qualitative adjustment, which is determined 
based  on  an  established  framework.  The  determination  of  the  appropriate  adjustment  is  based  on  management's  analysis  of 
observable macroeconomic metrics, including consideration of regional metrics within the Corporation's footprint, internal credit 
risk movement and a qualitative assessment of the lending environment, including underwriting standards, current economic and 
political  conditions,  and  other  factors  affecting  credit  quality. The  framework  enables  management  to  develop  a  view  of  the 
uncertainties that exist but are not yet reflected in the standard reserve factors. 

In the first quarter 2013, the Corporation enhanced the approach utilized for determining standard reserve factors by 
changing from a dollar-based migration method for developing probability of default statistics to a count-based method. Under 
the dollar-based method, each dollar that moved to default received equal weight in the determination of standard reserve factors 
for each internal risk rating. As a result, the movement of larger loans impacted standard reserve factors more than the movement 
of smaller loans. By moving to a count-based approach, where each loan that moves to default receives equal weighting, unusually 
large or small loans will not have a disproportionate influence on the standard reserve factors. The change resulted in a $40 million 
increase to the allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2013.  

The allowance for retail loans not individually evaluated is determined by applying estimated loss rates to various pools 
of loans within the portfolios with similar risk characteristics. Estimated loss rates for all pools are updated quarterly, incorporating 
factors such as recent charge-off experience, current economic conditions and trends, changes in collateral values of properties 
securing loans (using index-based estimates), and trends with respect to past due and nonaccrual amounts.

Loans acquired in business combinations are initially recorded at fair value, which includes an estimate of credit losses 
expected to be realized over the remaining lives of the loans, and therefore no corresponding allowance for loan losses is recorded 
for these loans at acquisition. Methods utilized to estimate any subsequently required allowance for loan losses for acquired loans 
not deemed credit-impaired at acquisition are similar to originated loans; however, the estimate of loss is based on the unpaid 
principal balance less any remaining purchase discount.

The total allowance for loan losses is sufficient to absorb incurred losses inherent in the total portfolio. Unanticipated 
economic events, including political, economic and regulatory instability in countries where the Corporation has loans, could cause 
changes in the credit characteristics of the portfolio and result in an unanticipated increase in the allowance. Significant increases 
in current portfolio exposures, as well as the inclusion of additional industry-specific portfolio exposures in the allowance, could 
also increase the amount of the allowance. Any of these events, or some combination thereof, may result in the need for additional 
provision for credit losses in order to maintain an allowance that complies with credit risk and accounting policies.

Loans deemed uncollectible are charged off and deducted from the allowance. The provision for loan losses and recoveries 

on loans previously charged off are added to the allowance.

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 Allowance for Credit Losses on Lending-Related Commitments

The allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments provides for probable losses inherent in lending-related 
commitments, including unused commitments to extend credit and letters of credit. The allowance for credit losses on lending-
related commitments includes specific allowances, based on individual evaluations of certain letters of credit in a manner consistent 
with business loans, and allowances based on the pool of the remaining letters of credit and all unused commitments to extend 
credit within each internal risk rating. A probability of draw estimate is applied to the commitment amount, and the result is 
multiplied by standard reserve factors consistent with business loans. In general, the probability of draw for letters of credit is 
considered certain for all letters of credit supporting loans and for letters of credit assigned an internal risk rating generally consistent 
with regulatory defined substandard or doubtful. Other letters of credit and all unfunded commitments have a lower probability 
of draw. The allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments is included in “accrued expenses and other liabilities” 
on the consolidated balance sheets, with the corresponding charge reflected in the “provision for credit losses” on the consolidated 
statements of income.

Nonperforming Assets

Nonperforming  assets  consist  of  nonaccrual  loans,  including  loans  held-for-sale,  reduced-rate  loans  and  foreclosed 

property.

Business loans are generally placed on nonaccrual status when management determines full collection of principal or 
interest is unlikely or when principal or interest payments are 90 days past due, unless the loan is fully collateralized and in the 
process of collection. There is no past-due status threshold in the determination of when a business loan should be charged-off. 
Business loans typically require individual evaluation and management judgment to determine the timing and amount of principal 
charge-offs. The past-due status of a business loan is one of many indicative factors considered in determining the collectibility 
of the credit. The primary driver of when the principal amount of a business loan should be fully or partially charged-off is based 
on a qualitative assessment of the recoverability of the principal amount from collateral and other cash flow sources. 

In 2012, the Corporation modified its residential mortgage and home equity nonaccrual policies. Under the new policies, 
residential mortgage and home equity loans are generally placed on nonaccrual status once they become 90 days past due (previously 
no later than 180 days past due) and charged off to current appraised values less costs to sell no later than 180 days past due. In 
addition, junior lien home equity loans less than 90 days past due are placed on nonaccrual status if they have underlying risk 
characteristics that place full collection of the loan in doubt, such as when the related senior lien position is seriously delinquent.  
In connection with regulatory guidance issued during 2012, the Corporation further modified its nonaccrual and charge-off policy 
regarding residential mortgage and consumer loans in bankruptcy for which the court has discharged the borrower's obligation 
and the borrower has not reaffirmed the debt.  Such loans are placed on nonaccrual status and written down to estimated collateral 
value, without regard to the actual payment status of the loan, and are classified as TDRs.   

All other consumer loans are generally not placed on nonaccrual status and are charged off at no later than 120 days past 
due, earlier if deemed uncollectible. At the time a loan is placed on nonaccrual status, interest previously accrued but not collected 
is charged against current income. Income on such loans is then recognized only to the extent that cash is received and future 
collection of principal is probable. Generally, a loan may be returned to accrual status when all delinquent principal and interest 
have been received and the Corporation expects repayment of the remaining contractual principal and interest, or when the loan 
or debt security is both well secured and in the process of collection.

PCI loans are recorded at fair value at acquisition date. Although the PCI loans may be contractually delinquent, the 
Corporation does not classify these loans as past due or nonperforming as the loans were written down to fair value at the acquisition 
date and the accretable yield is recognized in interest income over the remaining life of the loan. 

Foreclosed property (primarily real estate) is initially recorded at fair value, less costs to sell, at the date of foreclosure 
and subsequently carried at the lower of cost or fair value, less estimated costs to sell. Independent appraisals are obtained to 
substantiate the fair value of foreclosed property at the time of foreclosure and updated at least annually or upon evidence of 
deterioration in the property’s value. At the time of foreclosure, any excess of the related loan balance over fair value (less estimated 
costs to sell) of the property acquired is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent write-downs, operating expenses 
and losses upon sale, if any, are charged to noninterest expenses. Foreclosed property is included in “accrued income and other 
assets” on the consolidated balance sheets.

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation, computed on 
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3  years  to  33  years  for  premises  that  the  Corporation  owns  and  3  years  to  8  years  for  furniture  and  equipment.  Leasehold 
improvements are generally amortized over the terms of their respective leases or 10 years, whichever is shorter.

Software

Capitalized software is stated at cost, less accumulated amortization. Capitalized software includes purchased software 
and capitalizable application development costs associated with internally-developed software. Amortization, computed on the 
straight-line method, is charged to operations over 5 years, the estimated useful life of the software. Capitalized software is included 
in “accrued income and other assets” on the consolidated balance sheets.

Goodwill and Core Deposit Intangibles

Goodwill, included in "accrued income and other assets" on the consolidated balance sheets, is initially recorded as the 
excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in a business combination and is subsequently evaluated at 
least  annually  for  impairment.  Goodwill  impairment  testing  is  performed  at  the  reporting  unit  level,  equivalent  to  a  business 
segment or one level below. The Corporation has three reporting units: the Business Bank, the Retail Bank and Wealth Management.

The Corporation performs its annual evaluation of goodwill impairment in the third quarter of each year and on an interim 
basis if events or changes in circumstances between annual tests suggest additional testing may be warranted to determine if 
goodwill might be impaired. The goodwill impairment test is a two-step test. The first step of the goodwill impairment test compares 
the estimated fair value of identified reporting units with their carrying amount, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of 
the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, the second step must be performed to determine the implied fair value of the 
reporting unit's goodwill and the amount of goodwill impairment, if any.  The implied fair value of goodwill is determined as if 
the reporting unit were being acquired in a business combination. If the implied fair value of goodwill exceeds the goodwill assigned 
to the reporting unit, there is no impairment. If the goodwill assigned to a reporting unit exceeds the implied fair value of goodwill, 
an impairment charge would be recorded for the excess. 

In performing the annual impairment test, the carrying value of each reporting unit is the greater of economic or regulatory 
capital. The Corporation assigns economic capital using internal management methodologies on the basis of each reporting unit's 
credit, operational and interest rate risks, as well as goodwill.  To determine regulatory capital, each reporting unit is assigned 
sufficient capital such that their respective Tier 1 ratio, based on allocated risk-weighted assets, is the same as that of the Corporation.  
Using this two-pronged approach, the Corporation's equity is fully allocated to its reporting units except for capital held primarily 
for the risk associated with the securities portfolio which is assigned to the Finance segment of the Corporation. 

The estimated fair values of the reporting units are determined using a blend of two commonly used valuation techniques: 
the market approach and the income approach. For the market approach, valuations of reporting units consider a combination of 
earnings,  equity  and  other  multiples  from  companies  with  characteristics  similar  to  the  reporting  unit.    Since  the  fair  values 
determined under the market approach are representative of noncontrolling interests, the valuations accordingly incorporate a 
control premium. For the income approach, estimated future cash flows and terminal value are discounted.  Estimated future cash 
flows are derived from internal forecasts and economic expectations for each reporting unit which incorporate uncertainty factors 
inherent to long-term projections. The applicable discount rate is based on the imputed cost of equity capital appropriate for each 
reporting unit, which incorporates the risk-free rate of return, the level of non-diversified risk associated with companies with 
characteristics similar to the reporting unit, an entity-specific risk premium and a market equity risk premium. Determining the 
fair value of reporting units is a subjective process involving the use of estimates and judgments related to the selection of inputs 
such  as  future  cash  flows,  discount  rates,  comparable  public  company  multiples,  applicable  control  premiums  and  economic 
expectations used in determining the interest rate environment.

The Corporation may choose to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether the first step of the impairment 
test should be performed in future periods if certain factors indicate that impairment is unlikely. Factors which could be considered 
in the assessment of the likelihood of impairment include macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, stock 
performance of the Corporation and its peers, financial performance, events affecting the Corporation as a whole or its reporting 
units individually and previous results of goodwill impairment tests.

Core deposit intangibles are amortized on an accelerated basis, based on the estimated period the economic benefits are 
expected to be received. Core deposit intangibles are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate 
that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Impairment for a finite-lived intangible asset exists if the sum of the undiscounted 
cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset exceeds its carrying value.

Additional information regarding goodwill and core deposit intangibles can be found in Note 7.

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Nonmarketable Equity Securities

The  Corporation  has  certain  investments  that  are  not  readily  marketable.  These  investments  include  a  portfolio  of 
investments  in  indirect  private  equity  and  venture  capital  funds  and  restricted  equity  investments,  which  are  securities  the 
Corporation is required to hold for various reasons, primarily Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB) and Federal Reserve 
Bank (FRB) stock. These investments are accounted for on the cost or equity method and are included in “accrued income and 
other assets” on the consolidated balance sheets. The investments are individually reviewed for impairment on a quarterly basis. 
Indirect private equity and venture capital funds are evaluated by comparing the carrying value to the estimated fair value. The 
amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value that is determined to be other-than-temporary impairment is charged 
to current earnings and the carrying value of the investment is written down accordingly. FHLB and FRB stock are recorded at 
cost (par value) and evaluated for impairment based on the ultimate recoverability of the par value. If the Corporation does not 
expect to recover the full par value, the amount by which the par value exceeds the ultimately recoverable value would be charged 
to current earnings and the carrying value of the investment would be written down accordingly.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Derivative instruments are carried at fair value in either “accrued income and other assets” or “accrued expenses and 
other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets. The accounting for changes in the fair value (i.e., gains or losses) of a derivative 
instrument is determined by whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, further, by the type 
of hedging relationship. The Corporation presents derivative instruments at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets on a net 
basis when a right of offset exists, based on transactions with a single counterparty and any cash collateral paid to and/or received 
from that counterparty for derivative contracts that are subject to legally enforceable master netting arrangements. For derivative 
instruments designated and qualifying as fair value hedges (i.e., hedging the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset or a 
liability or an identified portion thereof that is attributable to a particular risk), the gain or loss on the derivative instrument, as 
well as the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in current earnings during the 
period of the change in fair values. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges (i.e., hedging 
the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that is attributable to a particular risk), the effective portion of the gain 
or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in 
the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The remaining gain or loss on the derivative 
instrument in excess of the cumulative change in the present value of future cash flows of the hedged item (i.e., the ineffective 
portion), if any, is recognized in current earnings during the period of change. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging 
instruments, the gain or loss is recognized in current earnings during the period of change. In 2013, the Corporation adopted 
amendments to GAAP which require enhanced disclosures about the nature and effect or potential effect of an entity's rights of 
setoff associated with its derivative and certain other financial instruments. The required disclosures are provided in Note 8.

For derivatives designated as hedging instruments at inception, the Corporation uses either the short-cut method or applies 
statistical regression analysis to assess effectiveness. The short-cut method is used for certain fair value hedges of medium and 
long-term debt issued prior to 2006. This method allows for the assumption of zero hedge ineffectiveness and eliminates the 
requirement to further assess hedge effectiveness on these transactions. For hedge relationships to which the Corporation does not 
apply the short-cut method, statistical regression analysis is used at inception and for each reporting period thereafter to assess 
whether the derivative used has been and is expected to be highly effective in offsetting changes in the fair value or cash flows of 
the hedged item. All components of each derivative instrument’s gain or loss are included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness. 
Net hedge ineffectiveness is recorded in “other noninterest income” on the consolidated statements of income.

In 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an amendment to GAAP which permits the Overnight 
Index Swap Rate, also referred to as the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate, to be used as a benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting 
purposes, effective for qualifying new or re-designated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013.  The amendment 
also removed the restriction on using different benchmark rates for similar hedges. While the adoption of this amendment had no 
impact  on  the  Corporation's  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations,  to  the  extent  to  Corporation  enters  into  new  or  re-
designates existing hedging relationships in the future, the Overnight Index Swap Rate will be included in the spectrum of available 
benchmark interest rates for hedge accounting.

Further information on the Corporation’s derivative instruments and hedging activities is included in Note 8.

Short-Term Borrowings

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are treated as collateralized borrowings and are recorded at amounts equal 
to the cash received. The contractual terms of the agreements to repurchase may require the Corporation to provide additional 
collateral if the fair value of the securities underlying the borrowings declines during the term of the agreement.

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Financial Guarantees

Certain guarantee contracts or indemnification agreements that contingently require the Corporation, as guarantor, to 
make payments to the guaranteed party are initially measured at fair value and included in “accrued expenses and other liabilities” 
on the consolidated balance sheets. The subsequent accounting for the liability depends on the nature of the underlying guarantee. 
The release from risk is accounted for under a particular guarantee when the guarantee expires or is settled, or by a systematic and 
rational amortization method. 

Further information on the Corporation’s obligations under guarantees is included in Note 8.

Share-Based Compensation

The Corporation recognizes share-based compensation expense using the straight-line method over the requisite service 
period for all stock awards, including those with graded vesting. The requisite service period is the period an employee is required 
to provide service in order to vest in the award, which cannot extend beyond the date at which the employee is no longer required 
to perform any service to receive the share-based compensation (the retirement-eligible date). Certain awards are contingent upon 
performance conditions, which affect the number of awards ultimately granted. The Corporation periodically evaluates the probable 
outcome of the performance conditions and makes cumulative adjustments to compensation expense as appropriate. 

Further information on the Corporation’s share-based compensation plans is included in Note 16.

Revenue Recognition

The following summarizes the Corporation’s revenue recognition policies as they relate to certain noninterest income 

line items in the consolidated statements of income.

Service charges on deposit accounts include fees for banking services provided, overdrafts and non-sufficient funds. 
Revenue  is  generally  recognized  in  accordance  with  published  deposit  account  agreements  for  retail  accounts  or  contractual 
agreements for commercial accounts.

Fiduciary income includes fees and commissions from asset management, custody, recordkeeeping, investment advisory 
and other services provided to personal and institutional trust customers. Revenue is recognized on an accrual basis at the time 
the services are performed and are based on either the market value of the assets managed or the services provided.

Commercial lending fees primarily include fees assessed on the unused portion of commercial lines of credit ("unused 
commitment fees") and syndication agent fees. Unused commitment fees are recognized when earned. Syndication agent fees are 
generally recognized when the transaction is complete.

Card fees includes primarily bankcard interchange revenue which is recorded as revenue when earned. 

Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Costs

Defined benefit pension costs are charged to “employee benefits” expense on the consolidated statements of income and 
are funded consistent with the requirements of federal laws and regulations. Inherent in the determination of defined benefit pension 
costs are assumptions concerning future events that will affect the amount and timing of required benefit payments under the plans. 
These assumptions include demographic assumptions such as retirement age and mortality, a compensation rate increase, a discount 
rate used to determine the current benefit obligation and a long-term expected rate of return on plan assets. Net periodic defined 
benefit pension expense includes service cost, interest cost based on the assumed discount rate, an expected return on plan assets 
based on an actuarially derived market-related value of assets, amortization of prior service cost and amortization of net actuarial 
gains or losses. The market-related value of plan assets is determined by amortizing the current year’s investment gains and losses 
(the actual investment return net of the expected investment return) over 5 years. The amortization adjustment cannot exceed 10 
percent of the fair value of assets. Prior service costs include the impact of plan amendments on the liabilities and are amortized 
over the future service periods of active employees expected to receive benefits under the plan. Actuarial gains and losses result 
from experience different from that assumed and from changes in assumptions (excluding asset gains and losses not yet reflected 
in market-related value). Amortization of actuarial gains and losses is included as a component of net periodic defined benefit 
pension cost for a year if the actuarial net gain or loss exceeds 10 percent of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the 
market-related value of plan assets. If amortization is required, the excess is amortized over the average remaining service period 
of participating employees expected to receive benefits under the plan.

Postretirement benefits are recognized in “employee benefits” expense on the consolidated statements of income during 
the average remaining service period of participating employees expected to receive benefits under the plan or the average remaining 
future lifetime of retired participants currently receiving benefits under the plan.

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For further information regarding the Corporation’s defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans, refer to Note 

17.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes is the sum of income taxes due for the current year and deferred taxes. Deferred taxes 
arise from temporary differences between the income tax basis and financial accounting basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred 
tax assets are evaluated for realization based on available evidence of loss carry-back capacity, future reversals of existing taxable 
temporary differences, and assumptions made regarding future events. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely 
than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. 

The Corporation classifies interest and penalties on income tax liabilities in the “provision for income taxes” on the 

consolidated statements of income.

Earnings Per Share

Basic income per common share and net income per common share are calculated using the two-class method. The two-
class method is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for each share of common stock and participating 
securities according to dividends declared (distributed earnings) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Distributed and 
undistributed earnings are allocated between common and participating security shareholders based on their respective rights to 
receive dividends. Nonvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents 
are considered participating securities (e.g., nonvested restricted stock and restricted stock units). Undistributed net losses are not 
allocated to nonvested restricted shareholders, as these shareholders do not have a contractual obligation to fund the losses incurred 
by the Corporation. Income attributable to common shares and net income attributable to common shares are then divided by the 
weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period.

Diluted income per common share and net income per common share consider common stock issuable under the assumed 
exercise of stock options granted under the Corporation’s stock plans and warrants. Diluted income attributable to common shares 
and net income attributable to common shares are then divided by the total of weighted-average number of common shares and 
common stock equivalents outstanding during the period.

Statements of Cash Flows

Cash and cash equivalents are defined as those amounts included in “cash and due from banks”, “federal funds sold” and 

“interest-bearing deposits with banks” on the consolidated balance sheets. 

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The Corporation presents on an annual basis the components of net income and other comprehensive income in two 
separate, but consecutive statements and presents on an interim basis the components of net income and a total for comprehensive 
income in one continuous consolidated statement of comprehensive income. 

Pending Accounting Pronouncements 

In  January  2014,  the  FASB  issued ASU  No.  2014-01,  “Investments-Equity  Method  and  Joint Ventures  (Topic  323): 
Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects,” (ASU 2014-01), which enables companies that invest in 
affordable housing projects that qualify for the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) to elect to use the proportional amortization 
method if certain conditions are met. Under the proportional amortization method, the initial investment cost of the project is 
amortized in proportion to the amount of tax credits and benefits received, with the results of the investment presented on a net 
basis as a component of income tax expense (benefit). ASU 2014-01 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after 
December 15, 2014, with early adoption permitted. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2014-01, 
but does not expect the adoption to have a material effect on the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations. 

Also in January 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-04, “Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors 
(Subtopic 310-40): Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure,” (ASU 
2014-04), which clarifies when an in-substance foreclosure or repossession of residential real estate property occurs, requiring a 
creditor to reclassify the loan to other real estate. According to ASU 2014-04, a consumer mortgage loan should be reclassified to 
other real estate either upon the creditor obtaining legal title to the real estate collateral or when the borrower voluntarily conveys 
all interest in the real estate property to the creditor through a deed in lieu of foreclosure or similar legal agreement. ASU 2014-04 
also clarifies that a creditor should not delay reclassification when a borrower has a legal right of redemption. The Corporation's 
current practice is to delay reclassification of foreclosed residential real estate to other real estate until the redemption period, if 
any, has expired. The Corporation expects to prospectively adopt ASU 2014-04 in the first quarter 2015 and does not expect the 
adoption  to  have  a  material  effect  on  the  Corporation's  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations. At  December  31,  2013, 
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approximately  $5  million  of  foreclosed  residential  real  estate  property  subject  to  a  redemption  period  was  classified  in 
nonperforming loans. 

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NOTE 2 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Corporation utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to 
determine fair value disclosures. The determination of fair values of financial instruments often requires the use of estimates. In 
cases where quoted market values in an active market are not available, the Corporation uses present value techniques and other 
valuation methods to estimate the fair values of its financial instruments. These valuation methods require considerable judgment 
and the resulting estimates of fair value can be significantly affected by the assumptions made and methods used.

Fair value is an estimate of the exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an 
orderly  transaction  (i.e.,  not  a  forced  transaction,  such  as  a  liquidation  or  distressed  sale)  between  market  participants  at  the 
measurement date. However, the calculated fair value estimates in many instances cannot be substantiated by comparison to 
independent markets and, in many cases, may not be realizable in a current sale of the financial instrument.

Trading securities, investment securities available-for-sale, derivatives and deferred compensation plan liabilities are 
recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time to time, the Corporation may be required to record other assets 
and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, such as  impaired loans, other real estate (primarily foreclosed property), 
nonmarketable equity securities and certain other assets and liabilities. These nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve 
write-downs of individual assets or application of lower of cost or fair value accounting.

The Corporation categorizes assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring or nonrecurring basis and the 
estimated fair value of financial instruments not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis into a three-level hierarchy, based on 
the  markets  in  which  the  assets  and  liabilities  are  traded  and  the  reliability  of  the  assumptions  used  to  determine  fair  value. 

Level 1

Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

Level 2

Level 3

Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical 
or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all 
significant assumptions are observable in the market.

Valuation  is  generated  from  model-based  techniques  that  use  at  least  one  significant  assumption  not 
observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market 
participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include use of option pricing 
models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

The  Corporation  generally  utilizes  third-party  pricing  services  to  value  Level  1  and  Level  2  trading  securities  and 
investment securities available-for-sale, as well as certain derivatives designated as fair value hedges. Management reviews the 
methodologies  and  assumptions  used  by  the  third-party  pricing  services  and  evaluates  the  values  provided,  principally  by 
comparison with other available market quotes for similar instruments and/or analysis based on internal models using available 
third-party market data.  The Corporation may occasionally adjust certain values provided by the third-party pricing service when 
management believes, as the result of its review, that the adjusted price most appropriately reflects the fair value of the particular 
security.

Following are descriptions of the valuation methodologies and key inputs used to measure financial assets and liabilities 
recorded at fair value, as well as a description of the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value disclosures 
for financial instruments not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a recurring basis. The descriptions include an indication of 
the level of the fair value hierarchy in which the assets or liabilities are classified. Transfers of assets or liabilities between levels 
of the fair value hierarchy are recognized at the beginning of the reporting period, when applicable.

Cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks

Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amount of these instruments approximates the estimated fair value.  As such, 

the Corporation classifies the estimated fair value of these instruments as Level 1.

Trading securities and associated deferred compensation plan liabilities

Trading  securities  include  securities  held  for  trading  purposes  as  well  as  assets  held  related  to  employee  deferred 
compensation plans. Trading securities and associated deferred compensation plan liabilities are recorded at fair value on a recurring 
basis and included in “other short-term investments” and “accrued expenses and other liabilities,” respectively, on the consolidated 
balance sheets. Level 1 trading securities include assets related to employee deferred compensation plans, which are invested in 
mutual funds, U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets and other securities 
traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Deferred compensation plan liabilities represent the fair 
value of the obligation to the employee, which corresponds to the fair value of the invested assets. Level 2 trading securities include 
municipal bonds and residential mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities and corporate debt 

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securities. The methods used to value trading securities are the same as the methods used to value investment securities available-
for-sale, discussed below.

Loans held-for-sale

Loans held-for-sale, included in “other short-term investments” on the consolidated balance sheets, are recorded at the 
lower of cost or fair value. Loans held-for-sale may be carried at fair value on a nonrecurring basis when fair value is less than 
cost. The fair value is based on what secondary markets are currently offering for portfolios with similar characteristics. As such, 
the Corporation classifies both loans held-for-sale subjected to nonrecurring fair value adjustments and the estimated fair value 
of loans held-for sale as Level 2.

Investment securities available-for-sale

Investment securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Level 1 securities include those 
traded on an active exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers 
in active over-the-counter markets and money market funds. Level 2 securities include residential mortgage-backed securities 
issued by U.S. government agencies and U.S. government-sponsored entities and corporate debt securities. The fair value of Level 
2 securities was determined using quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, or pricing models based on observable 
market data inputs, primarily interest rates, spreads and prepayment information. 

Securities classified as Level 3 represent securities in less liquid markets requiring significant management assumptions 
when determining fair value. Auction-rate securities comprise Level 3 securities. Due to the lack of a robust secondary auction-
rate securities market with active fair value indicators, fair value for all periods presented was determined using an income approach 
based on a discounted cash flow model. The discounted cash flow model utilizes two significant inputs: discount rate and workout 
period. The discount rate was calculated using credit spreads of the underlying collateral or similar securities plus a liquidity risk 
premium. The liquidity risk premium was derived from the rate at which various types of similar auction-rate securities had been 
redeemed or sold. The workout period was based on an assessment of publicly available information on efforts to re-establish 
functioning markets for these securities and the Corporation's own redemption experience. Significant increases in any of these 
inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value. The Corporate Development Department, with appropriate 
oversight and approval provided by senior management, is responsible for determining the valuation methodology for auction-
rate securities and for updating significant inputs based on changes to the factors discussed above. Valuation results, including an 
analysis of changes to the valuation methodology and significant inputs, are provided to senior management for review on a 
quarterly basis.

Loans

The Corporation does not record loans at fair value on a recurring basis. However, the Corporation may establish a 
specific allowance for an impaired loan based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. Such loan values are reported as 
nonrecurring fair value measurements.  Collateral values supporting individually evaluated impaired loans are evaluated quarterly.  
When management determines that the fair value of the collateral requires additional adjustments, either as a result of non-current 
appraisal value or when there is no observable market price, the Corporation classifies the impaired loan as Level 3.  The Special 
Assets Group is responsible for performing quarterly credit quality reviews for all impaired loans as part of the quarterly allowance 
for loan losses process overseen by the Chief Credit Officer, during which valuation adjustments to updated collateral values are 
determined.

The Corporation discloses fair value estimates for loans.  The estimated fair value is determined based on characteristics 
such as loan category, repricing features and remaining maturity, and includes prepayment and credit loss estimates. For variable 
rate business loans that reprice frequently, the estimated fair value is based on carrying values adjusted for estimated credit losses 
inherent in the portfolio at the balance sheet date. For other business loans and retail loans, fair values are estimated using a 
discounted cash flow model that employs a discount rate that reflects the Corporation's current pricing for loans with similar 
characteristics and remaining maturity, adjusted by an amount for estimated credit losses inherent in the portfolio at the balance 
sheet date. The rates take into account the expected yield curve, as well as an adjustment for prepayment risk, when applicable.  
The Corporation classifies the estimated fair value of loans held for investment as Level 3.

Customers’ liability on acceptances outstanding and acceptances outstanding

Customers'  liability  on  acceptances  outstanding  is  included  in  "accrued  income  and  other  assets"  and  acceptances 
outstanding are included in  "accrued expenses and other liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheets. Due to their short-term 
nature, the carrying amount of these instruments approximates the estimated fair value.  As such, the Corporation classifies the 
estimated fair value of these instruments as Level 1.

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Derivative assets and derivative liabilities

Derivative instruments held or issued for risk management or customer-initiated activities are traded in over-the-counter 
markets where quoted market prices are not readily available. Fair value for over-the-counter derivative instruments is measured 
on a recurring basis using internally developed models that use primarily market observable inputs, such as yield curves and option 
volatilities. The Corporation manages credit risk on its derivative positions based on whether the derivatives are being settled 
through a clearinghouse or bilaterally with each counterparty. For derivative positions settled on a counterparty-by-counterparty 
basis, the Corporation calculates credit valuation adjustments, included in the fair value of these instruments, on the basis of its 
relationships at the counterparty portfolio/master netting agreement level.  These credit valuation adjustments are determined by 
applying a credit spread for the counterparty or the Corporation, as appropriate, to the total expected exposure of the derivative 
after considering collateral and other master netting arrangements. These adjustments, which are considered Level 3 inputs, are 
based on estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default. The Corporation assessed the significance of the 
impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and determined that the credit valuation 
adjustments were not significant to the overall valuation of its derivatives. As a result, the Corporation classifies its over-the-
counter derivative valuations in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Examples of Level 2 derivative instruments are interest rate 
swaps and energy derivative and foreign exchange contracts.

Warrants which contain a net exercise provision or a non-contingent put right embedded in the warrant agreement are 
accounted for as derivatives and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis using a Black-Scholes valuation model.  The Black-
Scholes valuation model utilizes five inputs: risk-free rate, expected life, volatility, exercise price, and the per share market value 
of the underlying company. The Corporation holds a portfolio of warrants for generally nonmarketable equity securities with a 
fair value of $3 million at December 31, 2013. These warrants are primarily from non-public technology companies obtained as 
part of the loan origination process. The Corporate Development Department is responsible for the warrant valuation process, 
which includes reviewing all significant inputs for reasonableness, and for providing valuation results to senior management. 
Increases in any of these inputs in isolation, with the exception of exercise price, would result in a higher fair value.  Increases in 
exercise price in isolation would result in a lower fair value. The Corporation classifies warrants accounted for as derivatives as 
Level 3.

The Corporation also holds a derivative contract associated with the 2008 sale of its remaining ownership of Visa Inc. 
(Visa) Class B shares. Under the terms of the derivative contract, the Corporation will compensate the counterparty primarily for 
dilutive adjustments made to the conversion factor of the Visa Class B to Class A shares based on the ultimate outcome of litigation 
involving Visa. Conversely, the Corporation will be compensated by the counterparty for any increase in the conversion factor 
from anti-dilutive adjustments. At December 31, 2013, the fair value of the contract was a liability of $2 million. The recurring 
fair value of the derivative contract is based on unobservable inputs consisting of management's estimate of the litigation outcome, 
timing of litigation settlements and payments related to the derivative.  Significant increases in the estimate of litigation outcome 
and the timing of litigation settlements in isolation would result in a significantly higher liability fair value.  Significant increases 
in payments related to the derivative in isolation would result in a significantly lower liability fair value.  The Corporation classifies 
the derivative liability as Level 3. 

Nonmarketable equity securities

The Corporation has a portfolio of indirect (through funds) private equity and venture capital investments with a carrying 
value and unfunded commitments of $12 million and $5 million, respectively, at December 31, 2013. These funds generally cannot 
be redeemed and the majority are not readily marketable. Distributions from these funds are received by the Corporation as a result 
of the liquidation of underlying investments of the funds and/or as income distributions. It is estimated that the underlying assets 
of the funds will be liquidated over a period of up to 16 years. Recently issued federal regulations may require the Corporation to 
sell certain of these funds prior to liquidation. The investments are accounted for either on the cost or equity method and are 
individually reviewed for impairment on a quarterly basis by comparing the carrying value to the estimated fair value. These 
investments may be carried at fair value on a nonrecurring basis when they are deemed to be impaired and written down to fair 
value. Where there is not a readily determinable fair value, the Corporation estimates fair value for indirect private equity and 
venture capital investments based on the net asset value, as reported by the fund, after indication that the fund adheres to applicable 
fair value measurement guidance. For those funds where the net asset value is not reported by the fund, the Corporation derives 
the fair value of the fund by estimating the fair value of each underlying investment in the fund. In addition to using qualitative 
information about each underlying investment, as provided by the fund, the Corporation gives consideration to information pertinent 
to the specific nature of the debt or equity investment, such as relevant market conditions, offering prices, operating results, 
financial conditions, exit strategy and other qualitative information, as available. The lack of an independent source to validate 
fair value estimates, including the impact of future capital calls and transfer restrictions, is an inherent limitation in the valuation 
process.  On a quarterly basis, the Corporate Development Department is responsible, with appropriate oversight and approval 
provided by senior management, for performing the valuation procedures and updating significant inputs, as are primarily provided 
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by the underlying fund's management. The Corporation classifies fair value measurements of nonmarketable equity securities as 
Level 3. Commitments to fund additional investments in nonmarketable equity securities recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring 
basis were insignificant and $2 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The Corporation also holds restricted equity investments, primarily FHLB and FRB stock. These stock investments are 
not readily marketable and are recorded at cost (par value) and evaluated for impairment based on the ultimate recoverability of 
the par value. No significant observable market data for these instruments is available. The Corporation considers the profitability 
and  asset  quality  of  the  issuer,  dividend  payment  history  and  recent  redemption  experience  when  determining  the  ultimate 
recoverability of the par value. The Corporation’s investment in FHLB stock totaled $48 million and $89 million at December 31, 
2013 and 2012, respectively, and its investment in FRB stock totaled $85 million at both December 31, 2013 and 2012. The 
Corporation believes its investments in FHLB and FRB stock are ultimately recoverable at par. Therefore, the carrying amount 
for  these  restricted  equity  investments  approximates  fair  value.  The  Corporation  classifies  the  estimated  fair  value  of  such 
investments as Level 1.

Other real estate

Other real estate is included in “accrued income and other assets” on the consolidated balance sheets and includes primarily 
foreclosed property. Foreclosed property is initially recorded at fair value, less costs to sell, at the date of foreclosure, establishing 
a new cost basis. Subsequently, foreclosed property is carried at the lower of cost or fair value, less costs to sell. Other real estate 
may be carried at fair value on a nonrecurring basis when fair value is less than cost. Fair value is based upon independent market 
prices, appraised value or management's estimate of the value of the property. The Special Assets Group obtains updated independent 
market prices and appraised values, as  required by state regulation or deemed necessary based on market conditions, and determines 
if additional write-downs are necessary.  On a quarterly basis, senior management reviews all other real estate and determines 
whether the carrying values are reasonable, based on the length of time elapsed since receipt of independent market price or 
appraised value and current market conditions. When management determines that the fair value of other real estate requires 
additional adjustments, either as a result of a non-current appraisal or when there is no observable market price, the Corporation 
classifies the other real estate as Level 3.

Deposit liabilities

The estimated fair value of checking, savings and certain money market deposit accounts is represented by the amounts 
payable on demand. The estimated fair value of term deposits is calculated by discounting the scheduled cash flows using the 
period-end rates offered on these instruments. As such, the Corporation classifies the estimated fair value of deposit liabilities as 
Level 2.

Short-term borrowings

The carrying amount of federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other short-term 
borrowings  approximates  the  estimated  fair  value. As  such,  the  Corporation  classifies  the  estimated  fair  value  of  short-term 
borrowings as Level 1.

Medium- and long-term debt

The carrying value of variable-rate FHLB advances approximates the estimated fair value. The estimated fair value of 
the Corporation's remaining variable- and fixed-rate medium- and long-term debt is based on quoted market values when available. 
If quoted market values are not available, the estimated fair value is based on the market values of debt with similar characteristics. 
The Corporation classifies the estimated fair value of medium- and long-term debt as Level 2.

Credit-related financial instruments

Credit-related financial instruments include unused commitments to extend credit and letters of credit. These instruments 
generate ongoing fees which are recognized over the term of the commitment.  In situations where credit losses are probable, the 
Corporation records an allowance. The carrying value of these instruments included in "accrued expenses and other liabilities" on 
the consolidated balance sheets, which includes the carrying value of the deferred fees plus the related allowance, approximates 
the estimated fair value. The Corporation classifies the estimated fair value of credit-related financial instruments as Level 3.

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ASSETS AND LIABLILITIES RECORDED AT FAIR VALUE ON A RECURRING BASIS

The following tables present the recorded amount of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as 

of December 31, 2013 and 2012.

(in millions)
December 31, 2013
Trading securities:

Deferred compensation plan assets
Equity and other non-debt securities
Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)
State and municipal securities
Total trading securities
Investment securities available-for-sale:

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities
Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)
State and municipal securities
Corporate debt securities
Equity and other non-debt securities

Total investment securities available-for-sale

Derivative assets:

Interest rate contracts
Energy derivative contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Warrants

Total derivative assets

Total assets at fair value
Derivative liabilities:

Interest rate contracts
Energy derivative contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Other

Total derivative liabilities

Deferred compensation plan liabilities
Total liabilities at fair value

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$

$

$

$

96
7
2
3
108

45
8,926
22
56
258
9,307

380
105
15
3
503
9,918

133
102
14
2
251
96
347

$

$

$

96
7
—
—
103

45
—
—
—
122
167

—
—
—
—
—
270

$

$

$ — $
—
—
—
—
96
96

$

— $
—
2
3
5

—
8,926
—
55
—
8,981

380
105
15
—
500
9,486

133
102
14
—
249
—
249

$

$

$

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
22 (b)
1 (b)
136 (b)
159

—
—
—
3
3
162

—
—
—
2
2
—
2

(a)  Residential mortgage-backed securities issued and/or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises.
(b)  Auction-rate securities.

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(in millions)
December 31, 2012
Trading securities:

Deferred compensation plan assets
Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)
State and municipal securities
Corporate debt securities

Total trading securities
Investment securities available-for-sale:

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities
Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)
State and municipal securities
Corporate debt securities
Equity and other non-debt securities

Total investment securities available-for-sale

Derivative assets:

Interest rate contracts
Energy derivative contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Warrants

Total derivative assets

Total assets at fair value
Derivative liabilities:

Interest rate contracts
Energy derivative contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Other

Total derivative liabilities

Deferred compensation plan liabilities
Total liabilities at fair value

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$

$

$

$

$

88
4
19
3
114

35
9,920
23
58
261
10,297

556
173
21
3
753
11,164

218
172
18
1
409
88
497

$

$

$

88
—
—
—
88

35
—
—
—
105
140

—
—
—
—
—
228

$

$

— $
—
—
—
—
88
88

$

— $
4
19
3
26

—
9,920
—
57
—
9,977

556
173
21
—
750
10,753

218
172
18
—
408
—
408

$

$

$

—
—
—
—
—

—
—
23 (b)
1 (b)
156 (b)
180

—
—
—
3
3
183

—
—
—
1
1
—
1

(a)  Residential mortgage-backed securities issued and/or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises.
(b)  Auction-rate securities.

There were no transfers of assets or liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis into or out of Level 1, Level 2 

and Level 3 fair value measurements during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.

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Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

The following table summarizes the changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis 

for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.

(in millions)
Year Ended December 31, 2013

Investment securities available-for-sale:

State and municipal securities (a)
Corporate debt securities (a)
Equity and other non-debt securities (a)

Total investment securities

available-for-sale

Derivative assets:
Warrants

Derivative liabilities:

Other

Year Ended December 31, 2012

Investment securities available-for-sale:

State and municipal securities (a)
Corporate debt securities (a)
Equity and other non-debt securities (a)

Total investment securities 
available-for-sale

Derivative assets:
Warrants

Derivative liabilities:

Other

Net Realized/Unrealized Gains (Losses)
(Pretax)

Balance 
at
Beginning
of Period

Recorded in Earnings

Realized Unrealized

Recorded in
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

Sales

Settlements

Balance 
at
End of 
Period

$

$

23
1
156

180

3

1

24
1
408

433

3

6

$ —
—
1 (c)

$ —
—
—

1 (c)

—

9 (d)

1 (d)

—

(2) (c)

$ —
—
14 (c)

$ —
—
—

$

$

2 (b)
—
(1) (b)

$

(3) $
—
(20)

1 (b)

(23)

—

—

(4)

—

1 (b)
—
8 (b)

$

(2) $
—
(274)

14 (c)

—

9 (b)

(276)

4 (d)

1 (d)

(1) (c)

(1) (c)

—

—

(5)

—

— $
—
—

—

(6)

(1)

— $
—
—

—

—

(7)

22
1
136

159

3

2

23
1
156

180

3

1

(a)  Auction-rate securities.
(b)  Recorded in "net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities available-for-sale" in other comprehensive income.
(c)  Realized  and  unrealized  gains  and  losses  due  to  changes  in  fair  value  recorded  in  "net  securities  gains  (losses)"  on  the  consolidated 

statements of income.

(d)  Realized and unrealized gains and losses due to changes in fair value recorded in "other noninterest income" on the consolidated statements 

of income.

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Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

ASSETS AND LIABILITIES RECORDED AT FAIR VALUE ON A NONRECURRING BASIS

The Corporation may be required, from time to time, to record certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring 
basis. These include assets that are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, and were recognized at fair value since it was less 
than cost at the end of the period. All assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis were classified as Level 3 at December 31, 
2013 and 2012 and are presented in the following table.  No liabilities were recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at 
December 31, 2013 and 2012.

(in millions)
December 31, 2013

Loans:

Commercial
Real estate construction
Commercial mortgage
International

Total loans

Nonmarketable equity securities
Other real estate
Total assets at fair value

December 31, 2012

Loans:

Commercial
Real estate construction
Commercial mortgage
Lease financing
Total loans

Nonmarketable equity securities
Other real estate
Total assets at fair value

Level 3

43
20
61
4
128
2
5
135

42
25
145
2
214
2
24
240

$

$

$

$

Level 3 assets recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2013 and 2012 included loans for which a 
specific allowance was established based on the fair value of collateral and other real estate for which fair value of the properties 
was less than the cost basis.  For both asset classes, the unobservable inputs were the additional adjustments applied by management 
to the appraised values to reflect such factors as non-current appraisals and revisions to estimated time to sell. These adjustments 
are determined based on qualitative judgments made by management on a case-by-case basis and are not quantifiable inputs, 
although they are used in the determination of fair value.

The  following  table  presents  quantitative  information  related  to  the  significant  unobservable  inputs  utilized  in  the 
Corporation's Level 3 recurring fair value measurement as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The Corporation's 
Level 3 recurring fair value measurements include auction-rate securities where fair value is determined using an income approach 
based on a discounted cash flow model. The inputs in the table below reflect management's expectation of continued illiquidity 
in the secondary auction-rate securities market due to a lack of market activity for the issuers remaining in the portfolio, a lack of 
market incentives for issuer redemptions, and the expectation for the low interest rate environment continuing into 2015. The 
December 31, 2013 discount rates reflect changes in liquidity premiums based on sustained illiquid market conditions.

Discounted Cash Flow Model
Unobservable Input

Fair Value
(in millions)

Discount Rate

Workout Period 
(in years)

$

$

22
136

23
156

5% -10%
5% -  8%

6% - 10%
4% -  6%

3 - 4
2 - 3

4 - 6
2 - 4

December 31, 2013
State and municipal securities (a)
Equity and other non-debt securities (a)
December 31, 2012
State and municipal securities (a)
Equity and other non-debt securities (a)
(a)  Auction-rate securities.

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Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

ESTIMATED FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS NOT RECORDED AT FAIR VALUE ON A RECURRING BASIS

The Corporation typically holds the majority of its financial instruments until maturity and thus does not expect to realize 
many of the estimated fair value amounts disclosed. The disclosures also do not include estimated fair value amounts for items 
that are not defined as financial instruments, but which have significant value. These include such items as core deposit intangibles, 
the  future  earnings  potential  of  significant  customer  relationships  and  the  value  of  trust  operations  and  other  fee  generating 
businesses. The Corporation believes the imprecision of an estimate could be significant.

The carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial instruments not recorded at fair value in their entirety on a 

recurring basis on the Corporation’s consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

(in millions)
December 31, 2013
Assets

Cash and due from banks
Interest-bearing deposits with banks
Loans held-for-sale
Total loans, net of allowance for loan losses (a)
Customers’ liability on acceptances outstanding
Nonmarketable equity securities (b)
Restricted equity investments

Liabilities

Demand deposits (noninterest-bearing)
Interest-bearing deposits
Customer certificates of deposit

Total deposits

Short-term borrowings
Acceptances outstanding
Medium- and long-term debt

Credit-related financial instruments
December 31, 2012
Assets

Cash and due from banks
Federal funds sold
Interest-bearing deposits with banks
Loans held-for-sale
Total loans, net of allowance for loan losses (a)
Customers’ liability on acceptances outstanding
Nonmarketable equity securities (b)
Restricted equity investments

Liabilities

$

$

Carrying
Amount

Total

Estimated Fair Value
Level 2
Level 1

Level 3

$

$

1,140
5,311
4
44,872
11
12
133

23,875
24,354
5,063
53,292
253
11
3,543
(88)

1,395
100
3,039
12
45,428
18
13
174

$

$

1,140
5,311
4
44,801
11
19
133

23,875
24,354
5,055
53,284
253
11
3,540
(88)

1,395
100
3,039
12
45,649
18
22
174

$

$

1,140
5,311
—
—
11
—
133

—
—
—
—
253
11
—
—

1,395
100
3,039
—
—
18
—
174

— $
—
4
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
44,801
—
19
—

23,875
24,354
5,055
53,284
—
—
3,540
—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(88)

— $
—
—
12
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
45,649
—
22
—

Total deposits

Demand deposits (noninterest-bearing)
Interest-bearing deposits
Customer certificates of deposit

—
23,279
—
23,381
—
5,531
—
52,191
—
110
—
18
—
4,720
Credit-related financial instruments
(103)
(103)
(a)  Included $128 million and $214 million of impaired loans recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2013 and 2012, 

Short-term borrowings
Acceptances outstanding
Medium- and long-term debt

23,279
23,381
5,535
52,195
110
18
4,685
(103)

23,279
23,381
5,535
52,195
—
—
4,685
—

—
—
—
—
110
18
—
—

respectively.

(b)  Included $2 million of nonmarketable equity securities recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at both December 31, 2013 and 2012.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

NOTE 3 - INVESTMENT SECURITIES

A summary of the Corporation’s investment securities available-for-sale follows:

(in millions)
December 31, 2013

Amortized
Cost

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

Fair Value

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities $
Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)
State and municipal securities
Corporate debt securities
Equity and other non-debt securities

Total investment securities available-for-sale (b)

$

45
9,023
24
56
266
9,414

$

$

— $
91
—
—
1
92

$

— $
188
2
—
9
199

$

45
8,926
22
56
258
9,307

December 31, 2012

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities $
Residential mortgage-backed securities (a)
State and municipal securities
Corporate debt securities
Equity and other non-debt securities

35
9,920
23
58
261
Total investment securities available-for-sale (b)
10,297
$
(a)  Residential mortgage-backed securities issued and/or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises.
(b)  Included auction-rate securities at amortized cost and fair value of $169 million and $159 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2013 

— $
248
—
—
—
248

35
9,672
27
58
268
10,060

— $
—
4
—
7
11

$

$

$

$

and $191 million and $180 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2012.

A summary of the Corporation’s investment securities available-for-sale in an unrealized loss position as of December 31, 

2013 and 2012 follows:

(in millions)
December 31, 2013

Less than 12 Months

Temporarily Impaired
12 Months or more

Total

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

Residential mortgage-backed securities (a) $ 5,825
—
State and municipal securities (b)
—
Corporate debt securities (b)
—
Equity and other non-debt securities (b)
$ 5,825
Total impaired securities

$

$

December 31, 2012

State and municipal securities (b)
Corporate debt securities (b)
Equity and other non-debt securities (b)
Total impaired securities

$

$

— $
—
—
— $

187
—
—
—
187

—
—
—
—

$

$

$

$

11
22
1
148
182

23
1
169
193

$

$

$

$

1
2
— (c)
9
12

4
— (c)
7
11

$ 5,836
22
1
148
$ 6,007

$

$

23
1
169
193

$

$

$

$

188
2
— (c)
9
199

4
— (c)
7
11

(a)  Residential mortgage-backed securities issued and/or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises.
(b)  Primarily auction-rate securities.
(c)  Unrealized losses less than $0.5 million.

At December 31, 2013, the Corporation had 194 securities in an unrealized loss position with no credit impairment, 
including 125 residential mortgage-backed securities, 50 equity and other non-debt auction-rate preferred securities, 17 state and 
municipal  auction-rate  securities,  one  corporate  auction-rate  debt  security  and  one  mutual  fund. As  of  December 31,  2013, 
approximately 87 percent of the aggregate par value of auction-rate securities have been redeemed or sold since acquisition, of 
which approximately 95 percent were redeemed at or above cost. The unrealized losses for these securities resulted from changes 
in market interest rates and liquidity. The Corporation ultimately expects full collection of the carrying amount of these securities, 
does not intend to sell the securities in an unrealized loss position, and it is not more-likely-than-not that the Corporation will be 
required to sell the securities in an unrealized loss position prior to recovery of amortized cost. The Corporation does not consider 
these securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2013.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

Sales, calls and write-downs of investment securities available-for-sale resulted in the following gains and losses recorded 
in “net securities gains (losses)” on the consolidated statements of income, computed based on the adjusted cost of the specific 
security.

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
1
Securities gains
(2)
Securities losses (a)
(1) $
Net securities (losses) gains
(a)  Primarily charges related to a derivative contract tied to the conversion rate of Visa Class B shares.

2013

$

$

$

2012

2011

14
(2)
12

$

$

22
(8)
14

The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair values of debt securities by contractual maturity. Securities 
with multiple maturity dates are classified in the period of final maturity. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities 
because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

(in millions)
December 31, 2013
Contractual maturity
Within one year
After one year through five years
After five years through ten years
After ten years
Subtotal

Equity and other non-debt securities

Total investment securities available-for-sale

Amortized Cost

Fair Value

$

$

91
213
128
8,716
9,148
266
9,414

$

$

91
213
129
8,616
9,049
258
9,307

Included in the contractual maturity distribution in the table above were auction-rate securities with a total amortized 
cost and fair value of $25 million and $23 million, respectively. Auction-rate securities are long-term, floating rate instruments 
for which interest rates are reset at periodic auctions. At each successful auction, the Corporation has the option to sell the security 
at par value. Additionally, the issuers of auction-rate securities generally have the right to redeem or refinance the debt. As a result, 
the expected life of auction-rate securities may differ significantly from the contractual life. Also included in the table above were 
residential mortgage-backed securities with a total amortized cost and fair value of $9.0 billion and $8.9 billion, respectively. The 
actual cash flows of mortgage-backed securities may differ from contractual maturity as the borrowers of the underlying loans 
may exercise prepayment options.

At December 31, 2013, investment securities with a carrying value of $3.3 billion were pledged where permitted or 
required by law to secure $2.3 billion of liabilities, primarily public and other deposits of state and local government agencies and 
derivative instruments.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

NOTE 4 – CREDIT QUALITY AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The following table presents an aging analysis of the recorded balance of loans.

(in millions)
December 31, 2013
Business loans:
Commercial
Real estate construction:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total real estate construction

Commercial mortgage:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total commercial mortgage

Lease financing
International

Total business loans

Retail loans:

Residential mortgage
Consumer:

Home equity
Other consumer

Total consumer

Total retail loans

Total loans
December 31, 2012
Business loans:
Commercial
Real estate construction:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total real estate construction

Commercial mortgage:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total commercial mortgage

Lease financing
International

Total business loans

Retail loans:

Residential mortgage
Consumer:

Home equity
Other consumer

Total consumer

Total retail loans

Loans Past Due and Still Accruing

30-59 
Days

60-89 
Days

90 Days
or More

Total

Nonaccrual
Loans

Current
Loans (c)

Total 
Loans

$

36

$

17

$

4

$

57

$

81

$ 28,677

$ 28,815

—
—
—

9
27
36
—
—
72

15

6
4
10
25
97

$

—
—
—

1
6
7
—
—
24

3

2
1
3
6
30

$

—
—
—

—
4
4
—
3
11

—

—
5
5
5
16

$

—
—
—

10
37
47
—
3
107

18

8
10
18
36
143

$

20
1
21

51
105
156
—
4
262

53

33
2
35
88
350

1,427
314
1,741

1,617
6,967
8,584
845
1,320
41,167

1,447
315
1,762

1,678
7,109
8,787
845
1,327
41,536

1,626

1,697

1,476
708
2,184
3,810
$ 44,977

1,517
720
2,237
3,934
$ 45,470

23

$

19

$

5

$

47

$

103

$ 29,363

$ 29,513

—
—
—

20
27
47
—
4
74

27

—
—
—

4
9
13
—
—
32

6

—
—
—

—
8
8
—
3
16

2

—
—
—

24
44
68
—
7
122

35

30
3
33

94
181
275
3
—
414

70

1,019
188
1,207

1,755
7,374
9,129
856
1,286
41,841

1,049
191
1,240

1,873
7,599
9,472
859
1,293
42,377

1,422

1,527

$

$

9
4
13
40
114

3
3
6
12
44

—
5
5
7
23

12
12
24
59
181

31
4
35
105
519

1,494
600
2,094
3,516
$ 45,357

1,537
616
2,153
3,680
$ 46,057

Total loans
(a)  Primarily loans to real estate developers.
(b)  Primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.
(c)  Included purchased credit-impaired (PCI) loans with a total carrying value of $5 million and $36 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, 

$

$

$

$

$

respectively.

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Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

The following table presents loans by credit quality indicator, based on internal risk ratings assigned to each business 
loan at the time of approval and subjected to subsequent reviews, generally at least annually, and to pools of retail loans with 
similar risk characteristics.

(in millions)
December 31, 2013
Business loans:
Commercial
Real estate construction:

Commercial Real Estate business line (e)
Other business lines (f)

Total real estate construction

Commercial mortgage:

Commercial Real Estate business line (e)
Other business lines (f)

Total commercial mortgage

Lease financing
International

Total business loans

Retail loans:

Residential mortgage
Consumer:

Home equity
Other consumer

Total consumer

Total retail loans

Total loans
December 31, 2012
Business loans:
Commercial
Real estate construction:

Commercial Real Estate business line (e)
Other business lines (f)

Total real estate construction

Commercial mortgage:

Commercial Real Estate business line (e)
Other business lines (f)

Total commercial mortgage

Lease financing
International

Total business loans

Retail loans:

Residential mortgage
Consumer:

Home equity
Other consumer

Total consumer

Total retail loans

Pass (a)

Internally Assigned Rating
Special
Mention (b)

Substandard (c)

Nonaccrual (d)

Total

$

27,470

$

590

$

674

$

81

$

28,815

1,399
314
1,713

1,474
6,596
8,070
841
1,298
39,392

1,635

1,475
708
2,183
3,818
43,210

$

13
—
13

92
145
237
3
7
850

3

4
3
7
10
860

$

15
—
15

61
263
324
1
18
1,032

6

5
7
12
18
1,050

$

20
1
21

51
105
156
—
4
262

53

33
2
35
88
350

$

1,447
315
1,762

1,678
7,109
8,787
845
1,327
41,536

1,697

1,517
720
2,237
3,934
45,470

28,198

$

654

$

558

$

103

$

29,513

928
178
1,106

1,526
6,860
8,386
841
1,230
39,761

1,439

1,495
586
2,081
3,520
43,281

$

70
1
71

166
181
347
8
57
1,137

11

5
17
22
33
1,170

$

21
9
30

87
377
464
7
6
1,065

7

6
9
15
22
1,087

$

30
3
33

94
181
275
3
—
414

70

31
4
35
105
519

$

1,049
191
1,240

1,873
7,599
9,472
859
1,293
42,377

1,527

1,537
616
2,153
3,680
46,057

$

$

$

Total loans
(a) 
(b) 

(c) 

Includes all loans not included in the categories of special mention, substandard or nonaccrual.
Special mention loans are accruing loans that have potential credit weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention, such as loans to borrowers who may be experiencing 
financial difficulties that may result in deterioration of repayment prospects from the borrower at some future date. This category is generally consistent with the "special mention" 
category as defined by regulatory authorities.
Substandard loans are accruing loans that have a well-defined weakness, or weaknesses, such as loans to borrowers who may be experiencing losses from operations or inadequate 
liquidity of a degree and duration that jeopardizes the orderly repayment of the loan.  Substandard loans also are distinguished by the distinct possibility of loss in the future if 
these weaknesses are not corrected.  PCI loans are included in the substandard category. This category is generally consistent with the "substandard" category as defined by 
regulatory authorities.

(d)  Nonaccrual loans are loans for which the accrual of interest has been discontinued. For further information regarding nonaccrual loans, refer to the Nonperforming Assets 
subheading in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. A significant majority of nonaccrual loans are generally consistent with the "substandard" category and the 
remainder are generally consistent with the "doubtful" category as defined by regulatory authorities.

(e)  Primarily loans to real estate developers.
(f) 

Primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.

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The following table summarizes nonperforming assets.

(in millions)
Nonaccrual loans
Reduced-rate loans (a)
Total nonperforming loans
Foreclosed property
Total nonperforming assets
(a)  Reduced-rate business loans totaled $4 million and $6 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and reduced-rate retail loans 

December 31, 2013
350
$
24
374
9
383

December 31, 2012
519
$
22
541
54
595

$

$

totaled $20 million and $16 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The following table details the changes in the allowance for loan losses and related loan amounts.

Business
Loans

2013

Retail
Loans

Total

Business
Loans

2012

Retail
Loans

Total

Business
Loans

2011

Retail
Loans

Total

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Allowance for loan losses:

Balance at beginning of period $
Loan charge-offs
Recoveries on loans

previously charged-off
Net loan charge-offs
Provision for loan losses
Balance at end of period

$

$

552
(130)

70
(60)
39
531

$

77
(23)

10
(13)
3
67

$

629
(153)

$

$

648
(212)

80
(73)
42
598

65
(147)
51
552

$

$

$

78
(33)

10
(23)
22
77

$

$

726
(245)

75
(170)
73
629

$

$

824
(375)

89
(286)
110
648

$

$

77
(48)

6
(42)
43
78

$

$

901
(423)

95
(328)
153
726

As a percentage of total loans

1.28% 1.70%

1.32%

1.30%

2.10%

1.37%

1.67%

2.04%

1.70%

December 31
Allowance for loan losses:
Individually evaluated for

impairment

Collectively evaluated for

impairment

$

57

$ — $

57

$

76

$ — $

76

$

149

$

4

$

153

Total allowance for loan

losses

$

531

$

474

67

67

541

476

$

598

$

552

$

77

77

553

499

$

629

$

648

$

74

78

573

$

726

Loans:

Individually evaluated for

impairment

Collectively evaluated for

impairment
PCI loans (a)

Total loans evaluated for

impairment

$

223

$

51

$

274

$

368

$

51

$

419

$

719

$

52

$

771

41,311
2

3,880
3

45,191
5

41,979
30

3,623
6

45,602
36

38,068
81

3,753
6

41,821
87

$41,536

$ 3,934

$45,470

$ 42,377

$ 3,680

$ 46,057

$ 38,868

$ 3,811

$ 42,679

(a)  No allowance for loan losses was required for PCI loans at December 31, 2013 , 2012 and 2011.

Changes in the allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments, included in "accrued expenses and other 

liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheets, are summarized in the following table.

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Balance at beginning of period
Provision for credit losses on lending-related commitments
Balance at end of period

2013

2012

2011

$

$

32
4
36

$

$

26
6
32

$

$

35
(9)
26

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Individually Evaluated Impaired Loans

The following table presents additional information regarding individually evaluated impaired loans.

(in millions)
December 31, 2013
Business loans:
Commercial
Real estate construction:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total real estate construction

Commercial mortgage:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total commercial mortgage

International

Total business loans

Retail loans:

Residential mortgage
Consumer:

Home equity
Other consumer

Total consumer

Total retail loans (c)

Total individually evaluated impaired loans
December 31, 2012
Business loans:
Commercial
Real estate construction:

$

$

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total real estate construction

Commercial mortgage:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total commercial mortgage

Lease financing

Total business loans

Retail loans:

Residential mortgage
Consumer:

Home equity
Other consumer

Total consumer

Total retail loans (c)

Impaired
Loans with
No Related
Allowance

Recorded Investment In:
Impaired
Loans with
Related
Allowance

Total
Impaired
Loans

Unpaid
Principal
Balance

Related
Allowance
for Loan
Losses

$

10

$

64

$

74

$

121

$

—
—
—

—
1
1
—
11

35

12
4
16
51
62

$

20
1
21

60
63
123
4
212

—

—
—
—
—
212

$

20
1
21

60
64
124
4
223

35

12
4
16
51
274

$

24
1
25

104
90
194
4
344

42

17
12
29
71
415

$

2

$

117

$

119

$

207

$

—
—
—

—
—
—
—
2

39

26
—
26

99
122
221
2
366

—

26
—
26

99
122
221
2
368

39

31
1
32

159
167
326
5
570

48

8
4
12
51
53

—
—
—
—
366

8
4
12
51
419

10
10
20
68
638

26

3
—
3

12
15
27
1
57

—

—
—
—
—
57

26

4
—
4

18
28
46
—
76

—

—
—
—
—
76

Total individually evaluated impaired loans
(a)  Primarily loans to real estate developers.
(b)  Primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.
(c)  Individually evaluated retail loans had no related allowance for loan losses, primarily due to policy changes which result in direct write-

$

$

$

$

$

downs of restructured retail loans. 

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The following table presents information regarding average individually evaluated impaired loans and the related interest 

recognized.  Interest income recognized for the period primarily related to reduced-rate loans.

2013

Individually Evaluated Impaired Loans
2012

2011

Average
Balance for
the Period

Interest
Income
Recognized
for the Period

Average
Balance for
the Period

Interest
Income
Recognized
for the Period

Average
Balance for
the Period

Interest
Income
Recognized
for the Period

$

99

$

2

$

195

$

4

$

251

$

25
—
25

81
105
186
—
1
311

35

8
4
12
47

—
—
—

—
3
3
—
—
5

—

—
—
—
—

58
4
62

139
177
316
3
2
578

41

5
4
9
50

—
—
—

—
4
4
—
—
8

—

—
—
—
—

153
2
155

180
220
400
6
5
817

42

—
6
6
48

$

358

$

5

$

628

$

8

$

865

$

5

—
—
—

—
4
4
—
—
9

1

—
—
—
1

10

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Business loans:
Commercial
Real estate construction:

Commercial Real Estate

business line (a)

Other business lines (b)

Total real estate construction

Commercial mortgage:

Commercial Real Estate

business line (a)

Other business lines (b)

Total commercial mortgage

Lease financing
International

Total business loans

Retail loans:

Residential mortgage
Consumer:

Home equity
Other consumer

Total consumer

Total retail loans
Total individually evaluated impaired

loans

(a)  Primarily loans to real estate developers.
(b)  Primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.

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Troubled Debt Restructurings 

The following tables detail the recorded balance at December 31, 2013 and 2012 of loans considered to be TDRs that 
were restructured during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, by type of modification.  In cases of loans with more than 
one type of modification, the loans were categorized based on the most significant modification.

2013

Type of Modification

2012

Type of Modification

Principal
Deferrals
(a)

Interest
Rate
Reductions

AB Note
Restructures
(b)

Total
Modifications

Principal
Deferrals
(a)

Interest
Rate
Reductions

AB Note
Restructures
(b)

Total
Modifications

$ 21

$

— $

8 $

29

$ 18

$

— $

— $

—

—
—

—
—

2

2
—
2
4
4 $

—

—
11

11
19

—

—
—
—
—
19 $

—

32
19

51
80

5

9
2
11
16
96

1

19
20

39
58

8 (e)

3 (e)
1 (e)
4
12
$ 70

$

—

—
2

2
2

1

—
1
1
2
4 $

—

18
—

18
18

—

—
—
—
—
18 $

18

1

37
22

59
78

9

3
2
5
14
92

(in millions)

Years Ended December 31
Business loans:
Commercial
Real estate construction:

Commercial Real Estate

business line (c)
Commercial mortgage:

Commercial Real Estate

business line (c)
Other business lines (d)
Total commercial

mortgage
Total business loans

—

32
8

40
61

Retail loans:

Residential mortgage
Consumer:

Home equity
Other consumer

Total consumer

Total retail loans

Total loans

3 (e)

7 (e)
2 (e)
9
12
$ 73

$

(a)  Primarily represents loan balances where terms were extended 90 days or more at or above contractual interest rates.
(b)  Loan restructurings whereby the original loan is restructured into two notes:  an "A" note, which generally reflects the portion of the modified 

loan which is expected to be collected; and a "B" note, which is either fully charged off or exchanged for an equity interest.

(c)  Primarily loans to real estate developers.
(d)  Primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.
(e)  Includes bankruptcy loans for which the court has discharged the borrower's obligation and the borrower has not reaffirmed the debt.

At December 31, 2013 and 2012, commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose terms have been modified 

in TDRs totaled $4 million and $5 million, respectively.

The majority of the modifications considered to be TDRs that occurred during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 
2012  were  principal  deferrals.  The  Corporation  charges  interest  on  principal  balances  outstanding  during  deferral  periods.  
Additionally, none of the modifications involved forgiveness of principal.  As a result, the current and future financial effects of 
the recorded balance of loans considered to be TDRs that were restructured during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 
were insignificant.  

On an ongoing basis, the Corporation monitors the performance of modified loans to their restructured terms. In the event 
of a subsequent default, the allowance for loan losses continues to be reassessed on the basis of an individual evaluation of the 
loan.

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Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

The following table presents information regarding the recorded balance at December 31, 2013 and 2012 of loans modified 
by principal deferral during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, and those principal deferrals which experienced a 
subsequent default during the same periods.  For principal deferrals, incremental deterioration in the credit quality of the loan, 
represented by a downgrade in the risk rating of the loan, for example, due to missed interest payments or a reduction of collateral 
value, is considered a subsequent default. 

(in millions)
Principal deferrals:
Business loans:
Commercial
Real estate construction:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)

Commercial mortgage:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total commercial mortgage
Total business loans

Retail loans:

Residential mortgage
Consumer:

Home equity
Other consumer

Total consumer

Total retail loans

Total principal deferrals

2013

2012

Balance at
December 31

Subsequent
Default in the
Year Ended
December 31

Balance at
December 31

Subsequent
Default in the
Year Ended
December 31

$

11

$

$

$

21

—

32
8
40
61

3 (c)

7 (c)
2 (c)
9
12
73

$

18

1

19
20
39
58

8 (c)

3 (c)
1 (c)
4
12
70

$

$

7

1

18
15
33
41

—

—
—
—
—
41

—

19
5
24
35

—

—
—
—
—
35

$

(a)  Primarily loans to real estate developers.
(b)  Primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.
(c)  Includes bankruptcy loans for which the court has discharged the borrower's obligation and the borrower has not reaffirmed the debt.

During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, loans with a carrying value of $4 million at both December 31, 
2013  and  2012  were  modified  by  interest  rate  reduction  and  loans  with  a  carrying  value  of  $19  million  and  $18  million  at 
December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were restructured into two notes (AB note restructures). For reduced-rate loans and 
AB note restructures, a subsequent payment default is defined in terms of delinquency, when a principal or interest payment is 90 
days past due. There were no subsequent payment defaults of reduced rate loans or AB note restructures during the years ended 
December 31, 2013 and 2012.

Purchased Credit-Impaired Loans

Acquired loans are initially recorded at fair value with no carryover of any allowance for loan losses.

Loans acquired with evidence of credit quality deterioration at acquisition for which it was probable that the Corporation 
would not be able to collect all contractual amounts due were accounted for as PCI loans. The Corporation aggregated the acquired 
PCI loans into pools of loans based on common risk characteristics.  

The carrying amount of acquired PCI loans included in the consolidated balance sheet and the related outstanding balance 
at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows. The outstanding balance represents the total amount owed as of December 31, 
2013 and 2012, including accrued but unpaid interest and any amounts previously charged off. No allowance for loan losses was 
required on the acquired PCI loan pools at both December 31, 2013 and 2012.

(in millions)
December 31
Acquired PCI loans:
Carrying amount
Outstanding balance

2013

2012

$

$

5
46

36
138

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Changes in the accretable yield for acquired PCI loans for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows.

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Balance at beginning of period
Reclassifications from nonaccretable
Accretion
Balance at end of period

2013

2012

$

$

16
28
(29)
15

$

$

25
8
(17)
16

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NOTE 5 - SIGNIFICANT GROUP CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK

Concentrations of credit risk may exist when a number of borrowers are engaged in similar activities, or activities in the 
same geographic region, and have similar economic characteristics that would cause them to be similarly impacted by changes in 
economic or other conditions. Concentrations of both on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet credit risk are controlled and monitored 
as part of credit policies. The Corporation is a regional financial services holding company with a geographic concentration of its 
on-balance-sheet and off-balance-sheet activities in Michigan, California and Texas.

As outlined below, the Corporation has a concentration of credit risk with the automotive industry. Loans to automotive 
dealers and to borrowers involved with automotive production are reported as automotive, as management believes these loans 
have similar economic characteristics that might cause them to react similarly to changes in economic conditions. This aggregation 
involves the exercise of judgment. Included in automotive production are: (a) original equipment manufacturers and Tier 1 and 
Tier 2 suppliers that produce components used in vehicles and whose primary revenue source is automotive-related (“primary” 
defined as greater than 50%) and (b) other manufacturers that produce components used in vehicles and whose primary revenue 
source is automotive-related. Loans less than $1 million and loans recorded in the Small Business loan portfolio were excluded 
from the definition. Outstanding loans, included in "commercial loans" on the consolidated balance sheets, and total exposure 
from loans, unused commitments and standby letters of credit to companies related to the automotive industry were as follows:

(in millions)
December 31
Automotive loans:

Production
Dealer

Total automotive loans
Total automotive exposure:

Production
Dealer

Total automotive exposure

2013

2012

$

$

$

$

1,229
5,854
7,083

2,316
6,857
9,173

$

$

$

$

1,248
5,198
6,446

2,230
6,294
8,524

Further, the Corporation’s portfolio of commercial real estate loans, which includes real estate construction and commercial 

mortgage loans, was as follows.

(in millions)
December 31
Real estate construction loans:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total real estate construction loans

Commercial mortgage loans:

Commercial Real Estate business line (a)
Other business lines (b)

Total commercial mortgage loans
Total commercial real estate loans
Total unused commitments on commercial real estate loans

(a)  Primarily loans to real estate developers.
(b)  Primarily loans secured by owner-occupied real estate.

2013

2012

$

$
$

1,447
315
1,762

1,678
7,109
8,787
10,549
1,780

$

$
$

1,049
191
1,240

1,873
7,599
9,472
10,712
1,523

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NOTE 6 - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

A summary of premises and equipment by major category follows:

(in millions)
December 31
Land
Buildings and improvements
Furniture and equipment

Total cost

Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization

Net book value

2013

2012

$

$

90
830
515
1,435
(841)
594

$

$

90
816
509
1,415
(793)
622

The Corporation conducts a portion of its business from leased facilities and leases certain equipment. Rental expense 
for leased properties and equipment amounted to $78 million, $81 million and $83 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. 
As of December 31, 2013, future minimum rental payments under operating leases were as follows:

(in millions)
Years Ending December 31
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Thereafter
Total

$

$

73
69
60
52
44
212
510

NOTE 7 - GOODWILL AND CORE DEPOSIT INTANGIBLES

The following table summarizes the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2013,  2012 and 2011.

(in millions)
December 31
Business Bank
Retail Bank
Wealth Management

Total

2013

2012

2011

$

$

380 $
194
61
635 $

380 $
194
61
635 $

380
194
61
635

The Corporation performs its annual evaluation of goodwill impairment in the third quarter of each year and on an interim 

basis if events or changes in circumstances between annual tests indicate goodwill might be impaired.

In 2013, the annual test of goodwill impairment was performed as of the beginning of the third quarter 2013.  There have 
been no events since the annual test performed in the third quarter 2013 that would indicate that it was more likely than not that 
goodwill had become impaired.

In January 2012, the Federal Reserve announced their expectation for the Federal Funds target rate to remain at currently 
low levels through late 2014. Given the potential for a continued low interest rate environment, the Corporation determined that 
an interim goodwill impairment test should be performed in the first quarter 2012. In addition, the annual test of goodwill impairment 
was performed as of the beginning of the third quarter 2012. In September 2012, the Federal Reserve updated their expectation 
that the Federal Funds target rate will remain at the current low rate level through mid-2015. This announcement by the Federal 
Reserve did not significantly impact the results of the annual goodwill impairment test.

At the conclusion of the first step of the annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed in 2013 and 2012 the 
estimated fair values of all reporting units exceeded their carrying amounts, including goodwill, indicating that goodwill was not 
impaired.

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As a result of the acquisition of Sterling, the Corporation recorded a core deposit intangible of $34 million.  The core 
deposit intangible is being amortized on an accelerated basis over 10 years. A summary of the core deposit intangible carrying 
value and related accumulated amortization follows:

(in millions)
December 31
Gross carrying amount
Accumulated amortization

Net carrying amount

2013

2012

$

$

34
(18)
16

$

$

34
(14)
20

The Corporation recorded amortization expense related to the core deposit intangible of $4 million and $9 million for the 
years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  At December 31, 2013, estimated future amortization expense was as 
follows:

(in millions)
Years Ending December 31
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Thereafter
Total

$

$

3
3
2
2
2
4
16

NOTE 8 - DERIVATIVE AND CREDIT-RELATED FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In the normal course of business, the Corporation enters into various transactions involving derivative and credit-related 
financial instruments to manage exposure to fluctuations in interest rate, foreign currency and other market risks and to meet the 
financing needs of customers (customer-initiated derivatives). These financial instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements 
of market and credit risk. Market and credit risk are included in the determination of fair value.

Market risk is the potential loss that may result from movements in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or 
energy commodity prices that cause an unfavorable change in the value of a financial instrument. The Corporation manages this 
risk by establishing monetary exposure limits and monitoring compliance with those limits. Market risk inherent in interest rate 
and energy contracts entered into on behalf of customers is mitigated by taking offsetting positions, except in those circumstances 
when the amount, tenor and/or contract rate level results in negligible economic risk, whereby the cost of purchasing an offsetting 
contract is not economically justifiable. The Corporation mitigates most of the inherent market risk in foreign exchange contracts 
entered into on behalf of customers by taking offsetting positions and manages the remainder through individual foreign currency 
position limits and aggregate value-at-risk limits. These limits are established annually and reviewed quarterly. Market risk inherent 
in derivative instruments held or issued for risk management purposes is typically offset by changes in the fair value of the assets 
or liabilities being hedged.

Credit risk is the possible loss that may occur in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty to a financial instrument. 
The Corporation attempts to minimize credit risk arising from customer-initiated derivatives by evaluating the creditworthiness 
of each customer, adhering to the same credit approval process used for traditional lending activities and obtaining collateral as 
deemed necessary. Derivatives with dealer counterparties are either cleared through a clearinghouse or settled directly with a single 
counterparty.  For  derivatives  settled  directly  with  dealer  counterparties,  the  Corporation  utilizes  counterparty  risk  limits  and 
monitoring procedures as well as master netting arrangements and bilateral collateral agreements to facilitate the management of 
credit risk. Master netting arrangements effectively reduce credit risk by permitting settlement of positive and negative positions 
and offset cash collateral held with the same counterparty on a net basis. Bilateral collateral agreements require daily exchange 
of cash or highly rated securities issued by the U.S. Treasury or other U.S. government entities to collateralize amounts due to 
either party beyond certain risk limits. At December 31, 2013, counterparties with bilateral collateral agreements had pledged 
$141 million of marketable investment securities and deposited $4 million of cash with the Corporation to secure the fair value 
of contracts in an unrealized gain position, and the Corporation had pledged $10 million of investment securities and posted $13 
million of cash as collateral for contracts in an unrealized loss position. For those counterparties not covered under bilateral 
collateral agreements, collateral is obtained, if deemed necessary, based on the results of management’s credit evaluation of the 
counterparty. Collateral varies, but may include cash, investment securities, accounts receivable, equipment or real estate. Included 
in the fair value of derivative instruments are credit valuation adjustments reflecting counterparty credit risk. These adjustments 

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Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

are determined by applying a credit spread for the counterparty or the Corporation, as appropriate, to the total expected exposure 
of the derivative.

The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features that were in a liability 
position on December 31, 2013 was $14 million, for which the Corporation had pledged collateral of $9 million in the normal 
course of business. The credit-risk-related contingent features require the Corporation’s debt to maintain an investment grade 
credit rating from each of the major credit rating agencies. If the Corporation’s debt were to fall below investment grade, the 
counterparties to the derivative instruments could require additional overnight collateral on derivative instruments in net liability 
positions. If the credit-risk-related contingent features underlying these agreements had been triggered on December 31, 2013, 
the Corporation would have been required to assign an additional $5 million of collateral to its counterparties.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative instruments utilized by the Corporation are negotiated over-the-counter and primarily include swaps, caps 
and floors, forward contracts and options, each of which may relate to interest rates, energy commodity prices or foreign currency 
exchange rates. Swaps are agreements in which two parties periodically exchange cash payments based on specified indices applied 
to a specified notional amount until a stated maturity. Caps and floors are agreements which entitle the buyer to receive cash 
payments based on the difference between a specified reference rate or price and an agreed strike rate or price, applied to a specified 
notional amount until a stated maturity. Forward contracts are over-the-counter agreements to buy or sell an asset at a specified 
future date and price. Options are similar to forward contracts except the purchaser has the right, but not the obligation, to buy or 
sell the asset during a specified period or at a specified future date.

Over-the-counter contracts are tailored to meet the needs of the counterparties involved and, therefore, contain a greater 
degree of credit risk and liquidity risk than exchange-traded contracts, which have standardized terms and readily available price 
information. The Corporation reduces exposure to market and liquidity risks from over-the-counter derivative instruments entered 
into for risk management purposes, and transactions entered into to mitigate the market risk associated with customer-initiated 
transactions, by conducting hedging transactions with investment grade domestic and foreign financial institutions and subjecting 
counterparties to credit approvals, limits and collateral monitoring procedures similar to those used in making other extensions 
of credit. In addition, certain derivative contracts executed bilaterally with a dealer counterparty in the over-the-counter market 
are cleared through a clearinghouse, whereby the clearinghouse becomes the counterparty to the transaction.

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The  following  table  presents  the  composition  of  the  Corporation’s  derivative  instruments  held  or  issued  for  risk 
management purposes or in connection with customer-initiated and other activities at December 31, 2013 and 2012. The table 
excludes commitments, warrants accounted for as derivatives and a derivative related to the Corporation’s 2008 sale of its remaining 
ownership of Visa shares.

(in millions)
Risk management purposes

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Interest rate contracts:

Swaps - fair value - receive fixed/

pay floating

Derivatives used as economic hedges

Foreign exchange contracts:
Spot, forwards and swaps
Total risk management purposes
Customer-initiated and other activities

Interest rate contracts:

Caps and floors written
Caps and floors purchased
Swaps

Total interest rate contracts
Energy contracts:

Caps and floors written
Caps and floors purchased
Swaps

Total energy contracts
Foreign exchange contracts:

$

Spot, forwards, options and swaps

Total customer-initiated and other activities
Total gross derivatives
Amounts offset in the consolidated balance

sheets:

Netting adjustment - Offsetting derivative

assets/liabilities

Netting adjustment - Cash collateral

received/posted

Net derivatives included in the consolidated

balance sheets (b)

Amounts not offset in the consolidated balance

sheets:

Marketable securities pledged under
bilateral collateral agreements
Net derivatives after deducting amounts not
offset in the consolidated balance sheets

December 31, 2013

Fair Value

December 31, 2012

Fair Value

Notional/
Contract
Amount (a)

Gross
Derivative
Assets

Gross
Derivative
Liabilities

Notional/
Contract
Amount (a)

Gross
Derivative
Assets

Gross
Derivative
Liabilities

$

1,450

$

198

$

— $

1,450

$

290

$

—

253
1,703

277
277
11,143
11,697

1,325
1,325
2,724
5,374

1,764
18,835
20,538

1
199

—
1
181
182

1
48
56
105

14
301
500

—
—

1
—
132
133

48
1
53
102

14
249
249

$

475
1,925

545
545
10,952
12,042

1,873
1,873
1,815
5,561

2,253
19,856
21,781

1
291

—
3
263
266

—
112
61
173

20
459
750

—
—

3
—
215
218

112
—
60
172

18
408
408

(187)

(187)

(279)

(279)

(2)

311

(10)

52

(11)

460

—

129

(138)

(10)

(180)

(56)

$

173

$

42

$

280

$

73

(a)  Notional or contractual amounts, which represent the extent of involvement in the derivatives market, are used to determine the contractual 
cash flows required in accordance with the terms of the agreement.  These amounts are typically not exchanged, significantly exceed amounts 
subject to credit or market risk and are not reflected in the consolidated balance sheets.

(b)  Net derivative assets are included in “accrued income and other assets” and net derivative liabilities are included in “accrued expenses 
and other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets. Included in the fair value of net derivative assets and net derivative liabilities are 
credit valuation adjustments reflecting counterparty credit risk and credit risk of the Corporation. The fair value of net derivative assets 
included credit valuation adjustments for counterparty credit risk of $2 million and $4 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Risk Management

As an end-user, the Corporation employs a variety of financial instruments for risk management purposes, including cash 
instruments, such as investment securities, as well as derivative instruments. Activity related to these instruments is centered 
predominantly in the interest rate markets and mainly involves interest rate swaps. Various other types of instruments also may 

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be used to manage exposures to market risks, including interest rate caps and floors, total return swaps, foreign exchange forward 
contracts and foreign exchange swap agreements.

The Corporation entered into interest rate swap agreements related to medium- and long-term debt for interest rate risk 
management purposes. These interest rate swap agreements effectively modify the Corporation’s exposure to interest rate risk by 
converting fixed-rate debt to a floating rate. These agreements involve the receipt of fixed-rate interest amounts in exchange for 
floating-rate interest payments over the life of the agreement, without an exchange of the underlying principal amount. Risk 
management  fair  value  interest  rate  swaps  generated  net  interest  income  of  $72  million  and  $69  million  for  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Corporation recognized an insignificant amount and a loss of $1 million in "other 
noninterest income" in the consolidated statements of income for the ineffective portion of risk management derivative instruments 
designated as fair value hedges of fixed-rate debt for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Foreign  exchange  rate  risk  arises  from  changes  in  the  value  of  certain  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  foreign 
currencies. The Corporation employs spot and forward contracts in addition to swap contracts to manage exposure to these and 
other risks. The Corporation recognized an insignificant amount of net losses on risk management derivative instruments used as 
economic hedges in "other noninterest income" in the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2013 
and 2012.

 The  following  table  summarizes  the  expected  weighted  average  remaining  maturity  of  the  notional  amount  of  risk 
management interest rate swaps and the weighted average interest rates associated with amounts expected to be received or paid 
on interest rate swap agreements as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.

(dollar amounts in millions)
December 31, 2013
Swaps - fair value - receive fixed/pay floating rate

Weighted Average

Notional
Amount

Remaining
Maturity
(in years)

Receive Rate

Pay Rate (a)

Medium- and long-term debt designation

$

1,450

December 31, 2012
Swaps - fair value - receive fixed/pay floating rate

Medium- and long-term debt designation

1,450

3.4

4.4

5.45%

0.38%

5.45

0.62

(a)  Variable rates paid on receive fixed swaps are based on six-month LIBOR rates in effect at December 31, 2013 and 2012.

Management believes these hedging strategies achieve the desired relationship between the rate maturities of assets and 
funding sources which, in turn, reduce the overall exposure of net interest income to interest rate risk, although there can be no 
assurance that such strategies will be successful.

Customer-Initiated and Other

The Corporation enters into derivative transactions at the request of customers and generally takes offsetting positions 
with dealer counterparties to mitigate the inherent market risk. Income primarily results from the spread between the customer 
derivative and the offsetting dealer position. 

For customer-initiated foreign exchange contracts where offsetting positions have not been taken, the Corporation manages 
the remaining inherent market risk through individual foreign currency position limits and aggregate value-at-risk limits. These 
limits are established annually and reviewed quarterly. For those customer-initiated derivative contracts which were not offset or 
where the Corporation holds a speculative position within the limits described above, the Corporation recognized $1 million of 
net gains in “other noninterest income” in the consolidated statements of income for each of the years ended December 31, 2013 
and 2012.

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Fair values of customer-initiated and other derivative instruments represent the net unrealized gains or losses on such 
contracts and are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets. Changes in fair value are recognized in the consolidated statements 
of income. The net gains recognized in income on customer-initiated derivative instruments, net of the impact of offsetting positions, 
were as follows.

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Interest rate contracts
Energy contracts
Foreign exchange contracts

Total

Location of Gain

2013

2012

Other noninterest income $
Other noninterest income
Foreign exchange income

$

22
3
35
60

$

$

22
3
35
60

Credit-Related Financial Instruments

The Corporation issues off-balance sheet financial instruments in connection with commercial and consumer lending 
activities. The Corporation’s credit risk associated with these instruments is represented by the contractual amounts indicated in 
the following table.

(in millions)
December 31
Unused commitments to extend credit:

Commercial and other
Bankcard, revolving check credit and home equity loan commitments
Total unused commitments to extend credit

Standby letters of credit
Commercial letters of credit
Other credit-related financial instruments

2013

2012

$

$
$

$

$
$

27,728
1,889
29,617
4,297
103
2

25,659
1,681
27,340
4,985
78
1

The  Corporation  maintains  an  allowance  to  cover  probable  credit  losses  inherent  in  lending-related  commitments, 
including unused commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and financial guarantees. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the 
allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments, included in “accrued expenses and other liabilities” on the consolidated 
balance sheets, was $36 million and $32 million, respectively. In 2011, the Corporation recorded a purchase discount for acquired 
lending-related commitments.  An allowance for credit losses will be recorded on acquired lending-related commitments only to 
the extent that the required allowance exceeds the remaining purchase discount.  At December 31, 2013 and 2012, no allowance 
was recorded for acquired lending-related commitments, and $1 million and $2 million of purchase discount remained at each 
respective period. 

Unused Commitments to Extend Credit

Commitments to extend credit are legally binding agreements to lend to a customer, provided there is no violation of any 
condition established in the contract. These commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and 
may  require  payment  of  a  fee.  Since  many  commitments  expire  without  being  drawn  upon,  the  total  contractual  amount  of 
commitments  does  not  necessarily  represent  future  cash  requirements  of  the  Corporation.  Commercial  and  other  unused 
commitments are primarily variable rate commitments. The allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments included 
$28 million and $19 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, for probable credit losses inherent in the Corporation’s 
unused commitments to extend credit.

Standby and Commercial Letters of Credit

Standby  letters  of  credit  represent  conditional  obligations  of  the  Corporation  which  guarantee  the  performance  of  a 
customer to a third party. Standby letters of credit are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, 
including commercial paper, bond financing and similar transactions. Commercial letters of credit are issued to finance foreign 
or domestic trade transactions. These contracts expire in decreasing amounts through the year 2022. The Corporation may enter 
into participation arrangements with third parties that effectively reduce the maximum amount of future payments which may be 
required  under  standby  and  commercial  letters  of  credit.  These  risk  participations  covered  $259  million  and  $325  million, 
respectively, of the $4.4 billion and $5.1 billion standby and commercial letters of credit outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 
2012, respectively.

The carrying value of the Corporation’s standby and commercial letters of credit, included in “accrued expenses and 
other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets, totaled $59 million at December 31, 2013, including $51 million in deferred 

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fees and $8 million in the allowance for credit losses on lending-related commitments. At December 31, 2012, the comparable 
amounts were $82 million, $69 million and $13 million, respectively.

The following table presents a summary of criticized standby and commercial letters of credit at December 31, 2013 and 
December 31,  2012. The  Corporation's  criticized  loan  list  is  consistent  with  the  Special  mention,  Substandard  and  Doubtful 
categories defined by regulatory authorities. The Corporation manages credit risk through underwriting, periodically reviewing 
and approving its credit exposures using Board committee approved credit policies and guidelines.

(dollar amounts in millions)
Total criticized standby and commercial letters of credit
As a percentage of total outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit

December 31, 2013
69
$
1.6%

December 31, 2012
133
$
2.6%

Other Credit-Related Financial Instruments

The Corporation enters into credit risk participation agreements, under which the Corporation assumes credit exposure 
associated with a borrower’s performance related to certain interest rate derivative contracts. The Corporation is not a party to the 
interest rate derivative contracts and only enters into these credit risk participation agreements in instances in which the Corporation 
is also a party to the related loan participation agreement for such borrowers. The Corporation manages its credit risk on the credit 
risk participation agreements by monitoring the creditworthiness of the borrowers, which is based on the normal credit review 
process had it entered into the derivative instruments directly with the borrower. The notional amount of such credit risk participation 
agreement reflects the pro-rata share of the derivative instrument, consistent with its share of the related participated loan. As of 
December 31, 2013 and 2012, the total notional amount of the credit risk participation agreements was approximately $614 million 
and  $574  million,  respectively,  and  the  fair  value,  included  in  customer-initiated  interest  rate  contracts  recorded  in  "accrued 
expenses and other liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheets, was insignificant for each period. The maximum estimated 
exposure to these agreements, as measured by projecting a maximum value of the guaranteed derivative instruments, assuming 
100 percent default by all obligors on the maximum values, was approximately $7 million  and  $11 million at December 31, 2013 
and 2012, respectively. In the event of default, the lead bank has the ability to liquidate the assets of the borrower, in which case 
the lead bank would be required to return a percentage of the recouped assets to the participating banks. As of December 31, 2013, 
the weighted average remaining maturity of outstanding credit risk participation agreements was 2.6 years.

In 2008, the Corporation sold its remaining ownership of Visa Class B shares and entered into a derivative contract. 
Under the terms of the derivative contract, the Corporation will compensate the counterparty primarily for dilutive adjustments 
made to the conversion factor of the Visa Class B shares to Class A shares based on the ultimate outcome of litigation involving 
Visa. Conversely, the Corporation will be compensated by the counterparty for any increase in the conversion factor from anti-
dilutive adjustments. The notional amount of the derivative contract was equivalent to approximately 780,000 Visa Class B shares. 
The fair value of the derivative liability, included in "accrued expenses and other liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheets, 
was $2 million and $1 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

NOTE 9 - VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (VIEs)

The Corporation evaluates its interest in certain entities to determine if these entities meet the definition of a VIE and 
whether the Corporation is the primary beneficiary and should consolidate the entity based on the variable interests it held both 
at inception and when there is a change in circumstances that requires a reconsideration. The following provides a summary of 
the VIEs in which the Corporation has an interest.

The Corporation holds ownership interests in funds in the form of limited partnerships or limited liability companies 
(LLCs) investing in low income housing projects.  The Corporation also directly invests in limited partnerships and LLCs which 
invest  in  community  development  projects  which  generate  similar  tax  credits  to  investors. These  tax  credit  entities  meet  the 
definition of a VIE; however, the Corporation is not the primary beneficiary of the entities, as the general partner or the managing 
member has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entities and the 
obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could be significant to the entities. While the partnership/LLC 
agreements allow the limited partners/investor members, through a majority vote, to remove the general partner/managing member, 
this right is not deemed to be substantive as the general partner/managing member can only be removed for cause.

The Corporation accounts for its interest in these entities on either the cost or equity method. Exposure to loss as a result 
of the Corporation’s involvement with these entities at December 31, 2013 was limited to approximately $395 million, which 
reflected the carrying value of the Corporation's investment and unfunded commitments for future investments.

As an investor, the Corporation obtains income tax credits and deductions from the operating losses of these tax credit 
entities. The income tax credits and deductions are allocated to the investors based on their ownership percentages and are recorded 
as a reduction of income tax expense (or an increase to income tax benefit) and a reduction of federal income taxes payable. 

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Investment balances, including all legally binding commitments to fund future investments, are included in “accrued income and 
other  assets”  on  the  consolidated  balance  sheets,  with  amortization  and  other  write-downs  of  investments  recorded  in  “other 
noninterest income” on the consolidated statements of income. In addition, a liability is recognized in “accrued expenses and other 
liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets for all legally binding unfunded commitments to fund tax credit entities ($134 million 
at December 31, 2013).

The Corporation provided no financial or other support that was not contractually required to any of the above VIEs 

during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.

The following table summarizes the impact of these VIEs on line items on the Corporation’s consolidated statements of 

income.

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Other noninterest income
Benefit for income taxes (a)
(a)  Income tax credits from low income housing tax credit/historic rehabilitation tax credit partnerships.

(57) $
(58)

2013

$

2012

2011

(57) $
(57)

(52)
(51)

For further information on the Corporation’s consolidation policy, see Note 1.

NOTE 10 - DEPOSITS

At December 31, 2013, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit and other deposits with a stated maturity were 

as follows:

(in millions)
Years Ending December 31
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Thereafter
Total

A maturity distribution of domestic certificates of deposit of $100,000 and over follows:

(in millions)
December 31
Three months or less
Over three months to six months
Over six months to twelve months
Over twelve months

Total

2013

1,088
544
1,065
570
3,267

$

$

$

$

$

$

4,507
567
110
47
74
107
5,412

2012

1,208
515
1,085
707
3,515

All foreign office time deposits of $349 million and $502 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, were in 

denominations of $100,000 or more.

NOTE 11 - SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase generally mature within one to four days 
from the transaction date. Other short-term borrowings, which may consist of  commercial paper, borrowed securities, term federal 
funds purchased, short-term notes, and treasury tax and loan deposits generally mature within one to 120 days from the transaction 
date. 

At December 31, 2013, Comerica Bank (the Bank), a subsidiary of the Corporation, had pledged loans totaling $24 billion 

which provided for up to $19 billion of available collateralized borrowing with the FRB.

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The following table provides a summary of short-term borrowings.

(dollar amounts in millions)
December 31, 2013

Amount outstanding at year-end
Weighted average interest rate at year-end
Maximum month-end balance during the year
Average balance outstanding during the year
Weighted average interest rate during the year

December 31, 2012

Amount outstanding at year-end
Weighted average interest rate at year-end
Maximum month-end balance during the year
Average balance outstanding during the year
Weighted average interest rate during the year

December 31, 2011

Amount outstanding at year-end
Weighted average interest rate at year-end
Maximum month-end balance during the year
Average balance outstanding during the year
Weighted average interest rate during the year

Federal Funds Purchased
and Securities Sold Under
Agreements to  Repurchase

Other
Short-term
Borrowings

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

253
0.05%
277
211
0.07%

87
0.11 %
87
76
0.12 %

70
0.05 %
317
137
0.09 %

NOTE 12 - MEDIUM- AND LONG-TERM DEBT

Medium- and long-term debt is summarized as follows:

(in millions)
December 31
Parent company

Subordinated notes:

2013

2012

4.80% subordinated notes due 2015 (a)

$

318

$

Medium-term notes:

3.00% notes due 2015

Total parent company
Subsidiaries

Subordinated notes:

7.375% subordinated notes due 2013
Floating-rate based on LIBOR index subordinated note due 2013
5.70% subordinated notes due 2014 (a)
5.75% subordinated notes due 2016 (a)
5.20% subordinated notes due 2017 (a)
8.375% subordinated notes due 2024 (callable at par in 2014)
7.875% subordinated notes due 2026 (a)

Total subordinated notes
Federal Home Loan Bank advances:

Floating-rate based on LIBOR indices due 2013 to 2014

Other notes:

6.0% - 6.4% fixed-rate notes due 2020

299
617

—
—
255
681
566
183
213
1,898

1,000

28
2,926
3,543

Total subsidiaries
Total medium- and long-term debt
(a)  The carrying value of medium- and long-term debt has been adjusted to reflect the gain attributable to the risk hedged with 

$

$

interest rate swaps.

Subordinated notes with remaining maturities greater than one year qualify as Tier 2 capital. 

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—
—%
—
—
—%

23
— %
23
—
— %

—
— %
18
1
4.33 %

330

299
629

51
26
267
694
593
186
241
2,058

2,000

33
4,091
4,720

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

The Bank is a member of the FHLB, which provides short- and long-term funding collateralized by mortgage-related 
assets to its members. FHLB advances bear interest at variable rates based on LIBOR and were secured by a blanket lien on $13 
billion of real estate-related loans at December 31, 2013.

In the third quarter 2013, the Bank exercised its option to redeem, at par, a $25 million floating-rate subordinated note 
which had an original maturity date of 2018, and recognized a pretax gain of $1 million, included in "other noninterest expenses" 
in the consolidated statements of income.

At December 31, 2013, the principal maturities of medium- and long-term debt were as follows:

(in millions)
Years Ending December 31
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Thereafter
Total

$

$

1,256
606
650
500
2
314
3,328

NOTE 13 - SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The Federal Reserve completed its review of the Corporation's 2013 capital plan in March 2013 and did not object to the 
capital distributions contemplated in the plan. The capital plan includes up to $288 million of equity repurchases for the four-
quarter period ending March 31, 2014. In January 2013, the Board of Directors of the Corporation (the Board) approved a 13 
percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend, from 15 cents per share to 17 cents per share, and in January 2014, the Board 
approved a 12 percent increase, to 19 cents per share, effective with the April 2014 dividend payment. 

In November 2010, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to 12.6 million shares of Comerica Incorporated outstanding 
common stock and authorized the purchase of up to all 11.5 million of the Corporation’s original outstanding warrants. On April 
24, 2012 and April 23, 2013, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 5.7 million shares and up to an additional 
10.0  million  shares  of  Comerica  Incorporated  outstanding  common  stock,  respectively.    There  is  no  expiration  date  for  the 
Corporation's share repurchase program.   Open market repurchases of common stock totaled 10.1 million shares and 4.1 million 
shares in 2012 and 2011, respectively. There were no open market repurchases of warrants in 2012 and 2011. The following table 
summarizes the Corporation’s share repurchase activity for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Total Number of Shares and 
Warrants Purchased as 
Part of Publicly Announced 
Repurchase Plans or 
Programs

Average Price
Paid Per 
Share

(shares in thousands)
Total first quarter 2013
Total second quarter 2013
Total third quarter 2013

Remaining
Repurchase
Authorization (a)
13,461
21,551 (d)
19,837
18,780
18,310
18,127
18,127
18,127

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (b)
2,182
1,913
1,737
1,060
470
183
1,713
7,545

October 2013
November 2013
December 2013

33.94
37.67
41.98
40.37
44.63
45.29
42.07
38.58
(a)  Maximum number of shares and warrants that may yet be purchased under the publicly announced plans or programs.
(b)  Includes approximately 122,000 shares purchased pursuant to deferred compensation plans and shares purchased from employees to pay 
for  taxes  related  to  restricted  stock  vesting  under  the  terms  of  an  employee  share-based  compensation  plan  during  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2013.  These transactions are not considered part of the Corporation's repurchase program.

2,090
1,910
1,714
1,057
470
183
1,710
7,424

Total fourth quarter 2013

Total 2013

$

$

Average Price 
Paid Per 
Warrant (c)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

(c)  The Corporation made no repurchases of warrants under the repurchase program during the year ended December 31, 2013.
(d)  Includes the impact of the additional share repurchase authorization approved by the Board on April 23, 2013.

In July 2011, in connection with the acquisition of Sterling, the Corporation issued 24.3 million shares of common stock 
with an acquisition date fair value of $793 million.  Based on the merger agreement, outstanding and unexercised options to 
purchase Sterling common stock were converted into fully vested options to purchase common stock of the Corporation.  In 

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addition, outstanding warrants to purchase Sterling common stock were converted into warrants to purchase shares of common 
stock of the Corporation at an effective exercise price of $30.36 per share.  The options and warrants issued were recorded in 
“capital surplus” at their acquisition date fair values of $3 million and $7 million, respectively.

At December 31, 2013, the Corporation had 12.1 million shares of common stock reserved for warrants, 17.2 million 
shares of common stock reserved for stock option exercises and restricted stock unit vesting and 2.5 million shares of restricted 
stock outstanding to employees and directors under share-based compensation plans.

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NOTE 14 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following table presents a reconciliation of the changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss 
and details the components of other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, including 
the amount of income tax expense (benefit) allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss).

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Accumulated net unrealized (losses) gains on investment securities available-

for-sale:
Balance at beginning of period, net of tax

Net unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during the period
Less:  (Benefit) provision for income taxes

Net unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during the period, net of tax

Less:

Net realized gains included in net securities gains
Less:  Provision for income taxes

Reclassification adjustment for net securities gains included in net income,

net of tax

Change in net unrealized (losses) gains on investment securities available-for-

sale, net of tax

Balance at end of period, net of tax

Accumulated defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans

adjustment:
Balance at beginning of period, net of tax

Actuarial gain (loss) arising during the period
Less:  Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Net defined benefit pension and other postretirement adjustment arising during

the period, net of tax

Less:

Amortization of actuarial net loss
Amortization of prior service cost
Amortization of transition obligation

Amounts recognized in employee benefits expense
Less:  Benefit for income taxes

Adjustment for amounts recognized as components of net periodic benefit

cost during the period, net of tax

Change in defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans adjustment,

net of tax

Balance at end of period, net of tax

Accumulated net gains on cash flow hedges:
Balance at beginning of period, net of tax

Net cash flow hedge losses arising during the period
Less:  Benefit for income taxes

Net cash flow hedge losses arising during the period, net of tax

Less:

Net cash flow hedge gains recognized in interest and fees on loans
Less:  Provision for income taxes

Reclassification adjustment for net cash flow gains included in net income,

net of tax

Change in net cash flow hedge gains, net of tax

Balance at end of period, net of tax

Total accumulated other comprehensive loss at end of period, net of tax

F-95

$

$

$

$

$
$

2013

2012

2011

$

150

$

129

$

(343)
(126)
(217)

1
—

1

48
18
30

14
5

9

(218)
(68) $

21
150

$

(563) $

(485) $

286
103

183

(89)
(2)
—
(91)
(34)

(57)

(192)
(70)

(122)

(62)
(3)
(4)
(69)
(25)

(44)

14

202
74
128

21
8

13

115
129

(405)

(176)
(64)

(112)

(42)
(3)
(4)
(49)
(17)

(32)

240
(323) $

(78)
(563) $

(80)
(485)

— $
—
—
—

—
—

—
—
— $
(391) $

— $
—
—
—

—
—

—
—
— $
(413) $

2
(2)
(1)
(1)

1
—

1
(2)
—
(356)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

NOTE 15 - NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

Basic and diluted net income per common share are presented in the following table.

(in millions, except per share data)
Years Ended December 31
Basic and diluted

Net income

Less income allocated to participating securities

Net income attributable to common shares

Basic average common shares

Basic net income per common share

Basic average common shares
Dilutive common stock equivalents:

Net effect of the assumed exercise of stock options
Net effect of the assumed exercise of warrants

Diluted average common shares

Diluted net income per common share

2013

2012

2011

$

$

$

$

$

541
8
533

183

2.92

$

183

1
3
187

$

2.85

$

$

$

521
6
515

191

2.68

191

1
—
192

2.67

393
4
389

185

2.11

185

—
1
186

2.09

The following average shares related to outstanding options and warrants to purchase shares of common stock were not 
included in the computation of diluted net income per common share because the prices of the options and warrants were greater 
than the average market price of common shares for the period.

(shares in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Average outstanding options
Range of exercise prices
Average outstanding warrants
Exercise price

2013
10.8
$34.78 - $61.94
—
—

2012
16.0
$29.81 - $64.50
0.3
$30.36

2011
17.1
$25.34 - $64.50
6.0
$29.40 - $30.36

NOTE 16 - SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION 

Share-based  compensation  expense  is  charged  to  “salaries”  expense  on  the  consolidated  statements  of  income. The 
components of share-based compensation expense for all share-based compensation plans and related tax benefits are as follows.

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Total share-based compensation expense

Related tax benefits recognized in net income

2013

2012

2011

$

$

35

13

$

$

37

13

$

$

37

14

The following table summarizes unrecognized compensation expense for all share-based plans:

(dollar amounts in millions)

Total unrecognized share-based compensation expense

Weighted-average expected recognition period (in years)

December 31, 2013

$

55

2.9

The Corporation has share-based compensation plans under which it awards shares of restricted stock and restricted stock 
units to key executive officers, directors and key personnel, and stock options to executive officers and key personnel of the 
Corporation and its subsidiaries. Restricted stock vests over periods ranging from three years to five years, restricted stock units 
vest over periods ranging from one year to five years, and stock options vest over periods ranging from one year to four years. 
The maturity of each option is determined at the date of grant; however, no options may be exercised later than ten years from the 
date of grant. The options may have restrictions regarding exercisability. The plans originally provided for a grant of up to 17.9 
million common shares, plus shares under certain plans that are forfeited, expire or are canceled. At December 31, 2013, 8.4 million 
shares were available for grant.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

The Corporation used a binomial model to value stock options granted in the periods presented. Option valuation models 
require several inputs, including the expected stock price volatility, and changes in input assumptions can materially affect the fair 
value estimates. The model used may not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of employee and director 
stock options. The risk-free interest rate assumption used in the binomial option-pricing model as outlined in the table below was 
based on the federal ten-year treasury interest rate. The expected dividend yield was based on the historical and projected dividend 
yield patterns of the Corporation’s common shares. Expected volatility assumptions considered both the historical volatility of the 
Corporation’s common stock over a ten-year period and implied volatility based on actively traded options on the Corporation’s 
common stock with pricing terms and trade dates similar to the stock options granted.

The  estimated  weighted-average  grant-date  fair  value  per  option  and  the  underlying  binomial  option-pricing  model 

assumptions are summarized in the following table:

Years Ended December 31
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per option
Weighted-average assumptions:
 Risk-free interest rates
 Expected dividend yield
Expected volatility factors of the market price of
   Comerica common stock
Expected option life (in years)

2013

2012

2011

$

9.07

$

8.63

$

11.58

1.94%
3.00

34
6.4

2.16%
3.00

39
6.1

3.43%
3.00

38
6.1

A summary of the Corporation’s stock option activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2013 

follows:

Weighted-Average

Number of
Options
(in thousands)

Exercise Price
per Share

Remaining
Contractual
Term (in years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)

Outstanding-January 1, 2013

Granted
Forfeited or expired
Exercised

Outstanding-December 31, 2013
Outstanding, net of expected forfeitures-

December 31, 2013

Exercisable-December 31, 2013

$

18,425
1,343
(1,735)
(1,238)
16,795

16,479
12,649

43.58
33.80
41.70
29.23
43.52

43.72
47.31

4.3

$

4.3
3.2

129

124
66

The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding options shown in the table above represents the total pretax intrinsic value 

at December 31, 2013, based on the Corporation’s closing stock price of $47.54 at December 31, 2013.

The  total  intrinsic  value  of  stock  options  exercised  was  $14  million,  $2  million  and  $1  million  for  the  years  ended 

December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. 

A summary of the Corporation’s restricted stock activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 2013 

follows:

Outstanding-January 1, 2013

Granted
Forfeited
Vested

Outstanding-December 31, 2013

Number of
Shares
(in thousands)

Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair 
Value per Share

2,419
511
(112)
(339)
2,479

$

$

31.15
33.90
31.65
30.53
31.78

The total fair value of restricted stock awards that fully vested during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 

was $10 million, $16 million and $26 million, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

A summary of the Corporation's restricted stock unit activity and related information for the year ended December 31, 

2013 follows:

Outstanding-January 1, 2013

Granted
Forfeited

Outstanding-December 31, 2013

Service-Based Units

Performance-Based Units

Number of
Units
(in thousands)

Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair 
Value per Share

Number of
Units
(in thousands)

Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair 
Value per Share

$

165
171
(5)
331

33.56
34.48
33.79
34.01

— $
128
(4)
124

—
33.79
33.79
33.79

The Corporation expects to satisfy the exercise of stock options, the vesting of restricted stock units and future grants of 
restricted stock by issuing shares of common stock out of treasury. At December 31, 2013, the Corporation held 45.9 million shares 
in treasury.

For further information on the Corporation’s share-based compensation plans, refer to Note 1.

NOTE 17 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Benefit Plans

The Corporation has a qualified and a non-qualified defined benefit pension plan, which together provide benefits for 
substantially all full-time employees hired before January 1, 2007 who continue to meet the eligibility requirements of the plans. 
Employee benefits expense included defined benefit pension expense of $86 million, $75 million and $47 million in the years 
ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, for the plans. Benefits under the defined benefit plans are based primarily 
on years of service, age and compensation during the five highest paid consecutive calendar years occurring during the last ten 
years before retirement.

The Corporation’s postretirement benefit plan continues to provide postretirement health care and life insurance benefits 
for retirees as of December 31, 1992. The plan also provides certain postretirement health care and life insurance benefits for a 
limited number of retirees who retired prior to January 1, 2000. For all other employees hired prior to January 1, 2000, a nominal 
benefit is provided. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2000 and prior to January 1, 2007 are eligible to participate in the plan 
on a full contributory basis until Medicare-eligible. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2007 are not eligible to participate in 
the plan. The Corporation funds the pre-1992 retiree plan benefits with bank-owned life insurance. Employee benefits expense 
included postretirement benefit expense of $2 million in the year ended December 31, 2013 and $6 million in each of the years 
ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 for the plan.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

The following table sets forth reconciliations of plan assets and the projected benefit obligation, the weighted-average 
assumptions used to determine year-end benefit obligations, and the amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive 
income (loss) for the Corporation’s defined benefit pension plans and postretirement benefit plan at December 31, 2013 and 2012. 
The Corporation used a measurement date of December 31, 2013 for these plans.

(dollar amounts in millions)
Change in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at January 1
Actual return on plan assets
Employer contributions
Benefits paid
Fair value of plan assets at December 31
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation at January 1
Service cost
Interest cost
Actuarial (gain) loss
Benefits paid
Transfer between plans
Projected benefit obligation at December 31
Accumulated benefit obligation
Funded status at December 31 (a) (b)
Weighted-average assumptions used:
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Healthcare cost trend rate:

Cost trend rate assumed for next year
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to

decline (the ultimate trend rate)

Year when rate reaches the ultimate trend rate

Amounts recognized in accumulated other

comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes:

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

Qualified

Non-Qualified

Postretirement Benefit
Plan

2013

2012

2013

2012

2013

2012

$ 1,955
136
—
(56)
$ 2,035

$ 1,897
37
80
(260)
(56)
33
$ 1,731
$ 1,598
304
$

$ 1,508
199
300
(52)
$ 1,955

$ 1,592
33
79
245
(52)
—
$ 1,897
$ 1,718
58
$

$ — $ — $

—
—
—

—
—
—

$ — $ — $

$

245
4
9
(21)
(9)
(33)
195
$
$
163
$ (195)

$

$
$
$

210
4
10
30
(9)
—
245
209
(245)

$

$
$
$

72
(2)
3
(6)
67

79
—
3
(7)
(6)
—
69
69
(2)

$

$

$

$
$
$

5.17%
4.00

4.20%
4.00

5.17%
4.00

4.20%
4.00

4.59%
n/a

n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a

n/a
n/a

7.50

5.00
2033

69
4
4
(5)
72

78
—
3
3
(5)
—
79
79
(7)

3.81%
n/a

8.00

5.00
2033

Net actuarial loss
Prior service (cost) credit
Balance at December 31
(a)  Based on projected benefit obligation for defined benefit pension plans and accumulated benefit obligation for postretirement benefit plan.
(b)  The Corporation recognizes the overfunded and underfunded status of the plans in “accrued income and other assets” and “accrued 

$ (403)
(31)
$ (434)

(106)
2
(104)

(743)
(5)
(748)

(27)
(3)
(30)

(73)
28
(45)

(23)
(3)
(26)

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

expenses and other liabilities,” respectively, on the consolidated balance sheets.

n/a - not applicable

The accumulated benefit obligation exceeded the fair value of plan assets for the non-qualified defined benefit pension 
plan and the postretirement benefit plan at December 31, 2013 and 2012. The following table details the changes in plan assets 
and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

(in millions)
Actuarial gain arising during the period
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

$

$

Qualified

263
76
7
346

Non-Qualified
21
$
11
(6)
26

$

Postretirement
Benefit Plan

Total

$

$

2
2
1
5

$

$

286
89
2
377

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

Components of net periodic defined benefit cost and postretirement benefit cost, the actual return on plan assets and the 

weighted-average assumptions used were as follows.

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

2013

Qualified
2012

2011

2013

Non-Qualified
2012

2011

(dollar amounts in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)
Amortization of net loss
Net periodic defined benefit cost
Actual return on plan assets
Actual rate of return on plan assets
Weighted-average assumptions used:
Discount rate
Expected long-term return on plan assets
Rate of compensation increase
n/a - not applicable

$

$
$

$

$
$

37
80
(132)
7
76
68
136
7.05%

4.20%
7.25
4.00

$

$
$

33
79
(114)
4
54
56
199
13.33%

4.99%
7.50
4.00

29
76
(115)
4
34
28
92
5.85%

5.51%
7.75
4.00

(dollar amounts in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of transition obligation
Amortization of prior service cost
Amortization of net loss
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost
Actual return on plan assets
Actual rate of return on plan assets
Weighted-average assumptions used:
Discount rate
Expected long-term return on plan assets
Healthcare cost trend rate:
Cost trend rate assumed
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate

$

$

$

$
$

$

$

4
9
—
(6)
11
18
n/a
n/a

$

$

4
10
—
(2)
7
19
n/a
n/a

3
11
—
(2)
7
19
n/a
n/a

4.20%
n/a

4.00

4.99%
n/a

4.00

5.51%
n/a

4.00

Postretirement Benefit Plan
2012

2011

2013
3
(4)
—
1
2
2
(2)
(2.29)%

3.81 %
5.00

8.00
5.00

2033

$

$
$

$

$
$

3
(3)
4
1
1
6
4
6.39%

4.55%
5.00

8.00
5.00
2032

4
(4)
4
1
1
6
3
5.00%

4.95%
5.00

8.00
5.00
2031

The expected long-term rate of return of plan assets is the average rate of return expected to be realized on funds invested 
or expected to be invested over the life of the plan, which has an estimated average life of approximately 15  years as of December 31, 
2013. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is set after considering both long-term returns in the general market 
and long-term returns experienced by the assets in the plan. The returns on the various asset categories are blended to derive one 
long-term rate of return. The Corporation reviews its pension plan assumptions on an annual basis with its actuarial consultants 
to determine if assumptions are reasonable and adjusts the assumptions to reflect changes in future expectations.

The estimated portion of balances remaining in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that are expected to be 

recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost in the year ended December 31, 2014 are as follows.

(in millions)
Net loss
Prior service cost (credit)

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

Qualified

$

Non-Qualified
7
$
(4)

31
6

Postretirement
Benefit Plan

Total

$

$

1
1

39
3

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

Assumed healthcare cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the postretirement benefit plan. 
A one-percentage-point change in 2013 assumed healthcare and prescription drug cost trend rates would have the following effects.

(in millions)
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation
Effect on total service and interest cost

Plan Assets

One-Percentage-Point

Increase

Decrease

$

$

5
—

(4)
—

The Corporation’s overall investment goals for the qualified defined benefit pension plan are to maintain a portfolio of 
assets  of  appropriate  liquidity  and  diversification;  to  generate  investment  returns  (net  of  operating  costs)  that  are  reasonably 
anticipated to maintain the plan’s fully funded status or to reduce a funding deficit, after taking into account various factors, 
including reasonably anticipated future contributions and expense and the interest rate sensitivity of the plan’s assets relative to 
that of the plan’s liabilities; and to generate investment returns (net of operating costs) that meet or exceed a customized benchmark 
as defined in the plan investment policy. Derivative instruments are permissible for hedging and transactional efficiency, but only 
to the extent that the derivative use enhances the efficient execution of the plan’s investment policy. The plan does not directly 
invest in securities issued by the Corporation and its subsidiaries. The Corporation’s target allocations for plan investments are 
41 percent to 51 percent equity securities and 49 percent to 59 percent fixed income, including cash. Equity securities include 
collective  investment  and  mutual  funds  and  common  stock.  Fixed  income  securities  include  U.S.  Treasury  and  other  U.S. 
government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds and notes, municipal bonds, collateralized mortgage 
obligations and money market funds.

Fair Value Measurements

The Corporation’s qualified defined benefit pension plan utilizes fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments 
and to determine fair value disclosures. The Corporation’s qualified benefit pension plan categorizes investments recorded at fair 
value into a three-level hierarchy, based on the markets in which the investment are traded and the reliability of the assumptions 
used to determine fair value. Refer to Note 2 for a description of the three-level hierarchy.

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and key inputs used to measure the fair value of the Corporation’s 
qualified defined benefit pension plan investments, including an indication of the level of the fair value hierarchy in which the 
investments are classified.

 Collective investment funds

Fair value measurement is based upon the net asset value (NAV) provided by the administrator of the fund. Collective 
investment fund NAVs are based primarily on observable inputs, generally the quoted prices for underlying assets owned by the 
fund, and are included in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Mutual funds

Fair value measurement is based upon the NAV provided by the administrator of the fund. Mutual fund NAVs are quoted 

in an active market exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange, and are included in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. 

Common stock

Fair value measurement is based upon the closing price quoted in an active market exchange, such as the New York Stock 
Exchange. Level 1 common stock includes domestic and foreign stock and real estate investment trusts. The fair value of American 
Depositary Receipts is based upon independent pricing models utilizing primarily observable inputs, generally the quoted prices 
for the underlying securities, and is included in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities

Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices in an active market exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange. 

Level 1 securities include U.S. Treasury securities that are traded by dealers or brokers in active over-the-counter markets.

Corporate and Municipal bonds and notes

Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or pricing models based on 
observable market data inputs, primarily interest rates, spreads and prepayment information. Level 2 securities include corporate 
bonds, municipal bonds, foreign bonds and foreign notes.

Collateralized mortgage obligations

Fair value measurement is based upon independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as 
the present value of future cash flows, adjusted for the security's credit rating, prepayment assumptions and other factors, such as 
credit loss and liquidity assumptions, and are included in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

U.S. Government agency mortgage-backed securities

Fair value measurement is based upon quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or pricing models based on 
observable market data inputs, primarily interest rates, spreads and prepayment information and are included in Level 2 of the fair 
value hierarchy.

Private placements

Fair value is measured using the NAV provided by fund management as quoted prices in active markets are not available. 
Management considers additional discounts to the provided NAV for market and credit risk. Private placements are included in 
Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

Fair value measurement is based upon independent pricing models or other model-based valuation techniques such as 

the present value of future cash flows, and is included in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 Fair Values

The fair  values of the  Corporation’s  qualified defined benefit  pension plan investments measured at  fair value on  a 
recurring basis at December 31, 2013 and 2012, by asset category and level within the fair value hierarchy, are detailed in the 
table below.

(in millions)
December 31, 2013
Cash equivalent securities:

Mutual funds
Equity securities:

Collective investment funds
Mutual funds
Common stock

Fixed income securities:

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities
Corporate and municipal bonds and notes
Collateralized mortgage obligations
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities
Mutual funds
Private placements
Other assets:

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

Total investments at fair value

December 31, 2012
Cash equivalent securities:

Mutual funds
Equity securities:

Collective investment funds
Mutual funds
Common stock

Fixed income securities:

U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agency securities
Corporate and municipal bonds and notes
Collateralized mortgage obligations
U.S. government agency mortgage-backed securities
Mutual funds
Private placements
Other assets:

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

Total investments at fair value

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$

23

$

23

$

— $

463
73
483

329
496
4
2
113
36

—
73
483

329
—
—
—
113

6
2,028

$

—
1,021

$

463
—
—

—
496
4
2
—
—

6
971

$

21

$

21

$

— $

$

$

507
53
420

534
308
5
2
69
30

—
53
420

534
—
—
—
69
—

4
1,953

$

—
1,097

$

$

507
—
—

—
308
5
2
—
—

4
826

$

—

—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
36

—
36

—

—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
30

—
30

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

The table below provides a summary of changes in the Corporation’s qualified defined benefit pension plan’s Level 3 

investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.

(in millions)
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Private placements
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Private placements

Net Gains (Losses)

Balance at
Beginning
of Period

Realized

Unrealized

Purchases

Sales

Balance at
End of Period

$

$

30

26

$

$

— $

(4) $

— $

2

$

46

11

$

$

(36) $

(9) $

36

30

There were no assets in the non-qualified defined benefit pension plan at December 31, 2013 and 2012. The postretirement 
benefit plan is fully invested in bank-owned life insurance policies. The fair value of bank-owned life insurance policies is based 
on the cash surrender values of the policies as reported by the insurance companies and are classified in Level 2 of the fair value 
hierarchy.

Cash Flows

The Corporation expects to make no employer contributions to the qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension 

plans and postretirement benefit plan for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Estimated Future Benefit Payments

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019 - 2023
(a)  Estimated benefit payments in the postretirement benefit plan are net of estimated Medicare subsidies.

64
68
73
79
84
504

$

$

Qualified
Defined Benefit
Pension Plan

Non-Qualified
Defined Benefit
Pension Plan

Postretirement
Benefit Plan (a)
7
$
6
6
6
6
26

11
11
11
12
12
66

Defined Contribution Plans

Substantially  all  of  the  Corporation’s  employees  are  eligible  to  participate  in  the  Corporation’s  principal  defined 
contribution plan (a 401(k) plan). Under this plan, the Corporation makes core matching cash contributions of 100 percent of the 
first 4 percent of qualified earnings contributed by employees (up to the current IRS compensation limit), invested based on 
employee investment elections. Employee benefits expense included expense for the plan of $20 million for each of the years 
ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

The Corporation also provides a profit sharing plan for the benefit of substantially all employees  who work at least 1,000 
hours in a plan year and are not accruing a benefit in the defined benefit pension plan. Under the profit sharing plan, the Corporation 
makes an annual discretionary allocation to the individual account of each eligible employee ranging from 3 percent to 8 percent 
of annual compensation, determined based on combined age and years of service. The allocations are invested based on employee 
investment elections. The employee fully vests in the defined contribution pension plan after three years of service, at age 65 if 
still employed, or in the event of death while an employee. Before an employee is eligible to participate, the plan requires the 
equivalent of one year of service. The Corporation recognized $7 million, $7 million and $4 million in employee benefits expense 
for this plan for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Deferred Compensation Plans

The Corporation offers optional deferred compensation plans under which certain employees may make an irrevocable 
election to defer incentive compensation and/or a portion of base salary until retirement or separation from the Corporation. The 
employee may direct deferred compensation into one or more deemed investment options. Although not required to do so, the 
Corporation invests actual funds into the deemed investments as directed by employees, resulting in a deferred compensation 
asset, recorded in “other short-term investments” on the consolidated balance sheets that offsets the liability to employees under 
the plan, recorded in “accrued expenses and other liabilities.” The earnings from the deferred compensation asset are recorded in 
“interest on short-term investments” and “other noninterest income” and the related change in the liability to employees under the 
plan is recorded in “salaries” expense on the consolidated statements of income.

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NOTE 18 - INCOME TAXES AND TAX-RELATED ITEMS

The provision for income taxes is calculated as the sum of income taxes due for the current year and deferred taxes. 
Income taxes due for the current year is computed by applying federal and state tax statutes to current year taxable income. Deferred 
taxes arise from temporary differences between the income tax basis and financial accounting basis of assets and liabilities. Tax-
related interest and penalties and foreign taxes are then added to the tax provision.

The current and deferred components of the provision for income taxes were as follows:

(in millions)
December 31
Current:

Federal
Foreign
State and local

Total current

Deferred:
Federal
State and local

Total deferred
Total

2013

2012

2011

$

$

186
6
17
209

(20)
—
(20)
189

$

$

7
6
18
31

152
6
158
189

$

$

42
9
7
58

73
6
79
137

Income before income taxes of $730 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 included $25 million of foreign-

source income.

There was no income tax provision on securities transactions for the year ended December 31, 2013. The income tax 
provision on securities transactions was $4 million and $5 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

A reconciliation of expected income tax expense at the federal statutory rate to the Corporation’s provision for income 

taxes and effective tax rate follows:

(dollar amounts in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Tax based on federal statutory rate
State income taxes
Affordable housing and historic credits
Bank-owned life insurance
Other changes in unrecognized tax benefits
Tax-related interest and penalties
Other
Provision for income taxes

2013

2012

2011

Amount

Rate

Amount

Rate

Amount

Rate

$

$

255
11
(57)
(15)
(2)
(1)
(2)
189

35.0% $
1.5
(7.8)
(2.1)
(0.2)
(0.1)
(0.4)
25.9% $

249
14
(56)
(15)
1
—
(4)
189

35.0% $
2.0
(7.8)
(2.1)
0.2
—
(0.7)
26.6% $

185
9
(51)
(14)
17
(7)
(2)
137

35.0%
1.6
(9.7)
(2.7)
3.2
(1.3)
(0.2)
25.9%

The Corporation recognized a benefit of $1 million in 2013 for tax-related interest and penalties included in “provision 
for income taxes” on the consolidated statements of income, compared to no expense recognized in 2012 and a benefit of $7 million 
in 2011.  Included in “accrued expenses and other liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets was a $2 million liability for tax-
related interest and penalties at December 31, 2013, compared to $4 million at December 31, 2012.

In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation enters into certain transactions that have tax consequences. From time 
to time, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may review and/or challenge specific interpretive tax positions taken by the Corporation 
with respect to those transactions. The Corporation believes that its tax returns were filed based upon applicable statutes, regulations 
and case law in effect at the time of the transactions. The IRS, an administrative authority or a court, if presented with the transactions, 
could disagree with the Corporation’s interpretation of the tax law.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of net unrecognized tax benefits follows:

(in millions)
Balance at January 1

Increases as a result of tax positions taken during a prior period
Decrease related to settlements with tax authorities

Balance at December 31

2013

2012

2011

$

$

42
—
(31)
11

$

$

20
33
(11)
42

$

$

10
22
(12)
20

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The Corporation anticipates that there will be no change in net unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.

 After consideration of the effect of the federal tax benefit available on unrecognized state tax benefits, the total amount 
of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the Corporation’s effective tax rate was approximately $2 million at 
December 31, 2013.

The following tax years for significant jurisdictions remain subject to examination as of December 31, 2013:

Jurisdiction
Federal
California

Tax Years
2010-2012
2001-2012

Based on current knowledge and probability assessment of various potential outcomes, the Corporation believes that 
current tax reserves are adequate, and the amount of any potential incremental liability arising is not expected to have a material 
adverse effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations. Probabilities and outcomes are reviewed 
as events unfold, and adjustments to the reserves are made when necessary.

The principal components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

(in millions)
December 31
Deferred tax assets:

Allowance for loan losses
Deferred compensation
Defined benefit plans
Loan purchase accounting adjustments
Deferred loan origination fees and costs
Net unrealized losses on investment securities available-for-sale
Foreign tax credit
Other tax credits
Other temporary differences, net
Total deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities:

Lease financing transactions
Net unrealized gains on investment securities available-for-sale
Allowance for depreciation

Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax asset

2013

2012

$

$

$

209
131
2
17
28
39
—
—
74
500

(226)
—
(18)
(244)
256

$

220
134
113
38
30
—
1
39
34
609

(241)
(86)
(28)
(355)
254

At December 31, 2013, the Corporation determined that no valuation allowance was necessary on federal or state deferred 
tax assets. This determination was based on sufficient taxable income in the carry-back period and anticipated future events to 
absorb a significant portion of the deferred tax assets. The remaining deferred tax assets will be absorbed by future reversals of 
existing taxable temporary differences. For further information on the Corporation’s valuation policy for deferred tax assets, refer 
to Note 1.

NOTE 19 - TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES 

The Corporation’s banking subsidiaries had, and expect to have in the future, transactions with the Corporation’s directors 
and executive officers, companies with which these individuals are associated, and certain related individuals. Such transactions 
were made in the ordinary course of business and included extensions of credit, leases and professional services. With respect to 
extensions of credit, all were made on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at 
the same time for comparable transactions with other customers and did not, in management’s opinion, involve more than normal 
risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features. The aggregate amount of loans attributable to persons who were related 
parties at December 31, 2013, totaled $140 million at the beginning of 2013 and $105 million at the end of 2013. During 2013, 
new loans to related parties aggregated $666 million and repayments totaled $701 million.

NOTE 20 - REGULATORY CAPITAL AND RESERVE REQUIREMENTS

Reserves required to be maintained and/or deposited with the FRB are classified in interest-bearing deposits with banks. 
These reserve balances vary, depending on the level of customer deposits in the Corporation’s banking subsidiaries. The average 
required reserve balances were $397 million and $360 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

Banking regulations limit the transfer of assets in the form of dividends, loans or advances from the bank subsidiaries to 
the parent company. Under the most restrictive of these regulations, the aggregate amount of dividends which can be paid to the 
parent company, with prior approval from bank regulatory agencies, approximated $204 million at January 1, 2014, plus 2014 net 
profits. Substantially all the assets of the Corporation’s banking subsidiaries are restricted from transfer to the parent company of 
the Corporation in the form of loans or advances.

The Corporation’s subsidiary banks declared dividends of $480 million, $497 million and $292 million in 2013, 2012 

and 2011, respectively.

The Corporation and its U.S. banking subsidiaries are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by 
federal  and  state  banking  agencies.  Quantitative  measures  established  by  regulation  to  ensure  capital  adequacy  require  the 
maintenance of minimum amounts and ratios of Tier 1 and total capital (as defined in the regulations) to average and risk-weighted 
assets. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions 
by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Corporation’s financial statements. At December 31, 
2013 and 2012, the Corporation and its U.S. banking subsidiaries exceeded the ratios required for an institution to be considered 
“well capitalized” (total risk-based capital, Tier 1 risk-based capital and leverage ratios greater than 10 percent, 6 percent and 5 
percent, respectively). There have been no conditions or events since December 31, 2013 that management believes have changed 
the capital adequacy classification of the Corporation or its U.S. banking subsidiaries.

The following is a summary of the capital position of the Corporation and Comerica Bank, its principal banking subsidiary.

(dollar amounts in millions)
December 31, 2013

Tier 1 capital (minimum-$2.6 billion (Consolidated))
Total capital (minimum-$5.2 billion (Consolidated))
Risk-weighted assets
Average assets (fourth quarter)
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (minimum-4.0%)
Total capital to risk-weighted assets (minimum-8.0%)
Tier 1 capital to average assets (minimum-3.0%)

December 31, 2012

Tier 1 capital (minimum-$2.6 billion (Consolidated))
Total capital (minimum-$5.3 billion (Consolidated))
Risk-weighted assets
Average assets (fourth quarter)
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (minimum-4.0%)
Total capital to risk-weighted assets (minimum-8.0%)
Tier 1 capital to average assets (minimum-3.0%)

NOTE 21 - CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Legal Proceedings

Comerica
Incorporated
(Consolidated)

Comerica
Bank

$

$

$

$

6,895
8,491
64,825
64,017
10.64%
13.10
10.77

6,705
8,695
66,115
63,418
10.14 %
13.15
10.57

6,803
8,340
64,629
63,836
10.53%
12.90
10.66

6,700
8,570
65,922
63,223
10.16 %
13.00
10.60

Comerica  Bank,  a  wholly  owned  subsidiary  of  the  Corporation,  was  named  a  third-party  defendant  in  Butte  Local 
Development v. Masters Group v. Comerica Bank (“the case”), a lender liability case filed on November 16, 2011.  The jury trial 
commenced January 6, 2014, in the Montana Second District Judicial Court for Silver Bow County in Butte, Montana.  The claims 
underlying the case against the Bank grew out of an initial, two-year $9 million revolving line of credit loan extended by the Bank 
to Masters in July 2006. The loan was subsequently increased to $10.5 million and later paid in full through collection actions 
taken by the Bank in December 2008, following a default by Masters. Masters alleged that the Bank wrongfully collected the loan, 
causing Masters to cease operations, and claimed that as a result, they failed to repay a $200,000 loan that they owed to Butte 
Local Development (“BLD”).  

Starting in July 2013, the Bank attempted to settle the case by offering to pay the debt owed by Masters to BLD. The 
Bank anticipated that such a settlement would enable the Bank to defend the case in Federal court, the court in which Masters 
would  have  been  required  to  sue  the  Bank,  absent  BLD’s  claim. Those  discussions  and  consideration  of  the  settlement  offer 
continued for several months. Accordingly, on September 30, 2013, the Corporation believed that a nominal loss was probable 
and recorded legal reserves for the settlement offer made to BLD.  

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

On January 17, 2014, a jury awarded Masters $52 million for its claims against the Bank. The jury also awarded BLD 
$275,000 for its claims against Masters. Following the jury’s decision on the case, the Corporation increased its reserve for litigation-
related expense, effective as of December 31, 2013, to $52 million. The Corporation believes that it has meritorious defenses for 
this litigation and intends to appeal the decision to the Montana Supreme Court, the sole appellate court for the state of Montana, 
in the event it is unsuccessful in overturning the verdict in post-trial proceedings. 

On January 23, 2014, Masters filed additional new claims against the Corporation related to the case seeking court costs, 
pre-judgment interest, punitive damages above the statutory maximum permitted by the State of Montana and attorneys' fees.  The 
Corporation believes there are substantial defenses to these claims and intends to defend them vigorously.

The Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries are subject to various other pending or threatened legal proceedings arising 
out of the normal course of business or operations. The Corporation believes it has meritorious defenses to the claims asserted 
against it in its other currently outstanding legal proceedings and, with respect to such legal proceedings, intends to continue to 
defend itself vigorously, litigating or settling cases according to management’s judgment as to what is in the best interests of the 
Corporation and its shareholders.  Settlement may result from the Corporation's determination that it may be more prudent financially 
to settle, rather than litigate, and should not be regarded as an admission of liability. On at least a quarterly basis, the Corporation 
assesses its potential liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal proceedings utilizing the latest information 
available. On a case-by-case basis, reserves are established for those legal claims for which it is probable that a loss will be incurred 
either as a result of a settlement or judgment, and the amount of such loss can be reasonably estimated. The actual costs of resolving 
these claims may be substantially higher or lower than the amounts reserved. Legal fees of $24 million, $31 million and $43 million 
were included in "other noninterest expenses" on the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 
2012 and 2011, respectively. Based on current knowledge, and after consultation with legal counsel, management believes that 
current reserves are adequate, and the amount of any incremental liability arising from these matters is not expected to have a 
material adverse effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition, consolidated results of operations or consolidated 
cash flows.  

For matters where a loss is not probable, the Corporation has not established legal reserves. The Corporation believes the 
estimate of the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses, in excess of reserves established, for all legal proceedings in which 
it is involved is from $0 to approximately $110 million at December 31, 2013. This estimated aggregate range of reasonably 
possible losses is based upon currently available information for those proceedings in which the Corporation is involved, taking 
into account the Corporation’s best estimate of such losses for those cases for which such estimate can be made. For certain cases, 
the Corporation does not believe that an estimate can currently be made. The Corporation’s estimate involves significant judgment, 
given the varying stages of the proceedings (including the fact that many are currently in preliminary stages), the existence in 
certain proceedings of multiple defendants (including the Corporation) whose share of liability has yet to be determined, the 
numerous yet-unresolved issues in many of the proceedings (including issues regarding class certification and the scope of many 
of the claims) and the attendant uncertainty of the various potential outcomes of such proceedings. Accordingly, the Corporation’s 
estimate will change from time to time, and actual losses may be more or less than the current estimate.

In the event of unexpected future developments, it is possible that the ultimate resolution of these matters, if unfavorable, 
may be material to the Corporation's consolidated financial condition, consolidated results of operations or consolidated cash 
flows.

For information regarding income tax contingencies, refer to Note 18.

NOTE 22 - BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Corporation has strategically aligned its operations into three major business segments: the Business Bank, the Retail 
Bank and Wealth Management. These business segments are differentiated based on the type of customer and the related products 
and services provided. In addition to the three major business segments, the Finance Division is also reported as a segment. Business 
segment results are produced by the Corporation’s internal management accounting system. This system measures financial results 
based on the internal business unit structure of the Corporation. The performance of the business segments is not comparable with 
the Corporation's consolidated results and is not necessarily comparable with similar information for any other financial institution. 
Additionally, because of the interrelationships of the various segments, the information presented is not indicative of how the 
segments would perform if they operated as independent entities. The management accounting system assigns balance sheet and 
income statement items to each business segment using certain methodologies, which are regularly reviewed and refined.  For 
comparability purposes, amounts in all periods are based on business segments and methodologies in effect at December 31, 2013. 
These methodologies may be modified as the management accounting system is enhanced and changes occur in the organizational 
structure and/or product lines.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

Net interest income for each business segment is the total of interest income generated by earning assets less interest 
expense on interest-bearing liabilities plus the net impact from associated internal funds transfer pricing (FTP) funding credits and 
charges. The FTP methodology provides the business segments credits for deposits and other funds provided and charges the 
business segments for loans and other assets utilizing funds. This credit or charge is based on matching stated or implied maturities 
for these assets and liabilities. The FTP credit provided for deposits reflects the long-term value of deposits generated based on 
their  implied  maturity.  The  FTP  charge  for  funding  assets  reflects  a  matched  cost  of  funds  based  on  the  pricing  and  term 
characteristics  of  the  assets.  For  acquired  loans  and  deposits,  matched  maturity  funding  is  determined  based  on  origination 
date. Accordingly, the FTP process reflects the transfer of interest rate risk exposures to the Treasury group within the Finance 
segment, where such exposures are centrally managed. The allowance for loan losses is allocated to the business segments based 
on the methodology used to estimate the consolidated allowance for loan losses described in Note 1. The related provision for loan 
losses is assigned based on the amount necessary to maintain an allowance for loan losses appropriate for each business segment. 
Noninterest income and expenses directly attributable to a line of business are assigned to that business segment. Direct expenses 
incurred  by  areas  whose  services  support  the  overall  Corporation  are  allocated  to  the  business  segments  as  follows:  product 
processing expenditures are allocated based on standard unit costs applied to actual volume measurements; administrative expenses 
are allocated based on estimated time expended; and corporate overhead is assigned 50 percent based on the ratio of the business 
segment’s noninterest expenses to total noninterest expenses incurred by all business segments and 50 percent based on the ratio 
of the business segment’s attributed equity to total attributed equity of all business segments. Equity is attributed based on credit, 
operational and interest rate risks. Most of the equity attributed relates to credit risk, which is determined based on the credit score 
and expected remaining life of each loan, letter of credit and unused commitment recorded in the business segments. Operational 
risk is allocated based on loans and letters of credit, deposit balances, non-earning assets, trust assets under management, certain 
noninterest income items, and the nature and extent of expenses incurred by business units. Virtually all interest rate risk is assigned 
to Finance, as are the Corporation’s hedging activities.

In 2013, the Corporation changed the method of assigning the allowance for loan losses to each business segment. In 
2012,  national  probability  of  default  and  loss  given  default  statistics  were  incorporated  into  the  Corporation's  allowance 
methodology. Each business segment was assigned an allowance for loan losses based on market-specific standard reserve factors 
applied to the loans in each segment, and the difference between the total allowance required on a national basis and the market-
specific allowances was allocated based on the relative loan balances in each segment. Effective 2013, each segment was assigned 
an allowance for loan losses by applying national standard reserve factors to the loan balances in each segment by risk rating 
distribution. This change was retroactively applied to 2012. Also in 2013, the Corporation changed the method of allocating FDIC 
insurance expense to the segments as well as certain noninterest income and expense associated with commercial charge cards. 
The changes did not have a material impact on segment operating results. 

The following discussion provides information about the activities of each business segment. A discussion of the financial 
results and the factors impacting 2013 performance can be found in the section entitled "Business Segments" in the financial 
review.

The Business Bank meets the needs of middle market businesses, multinational corporations and governmental entities 
by offering various products and services, including commercial loans and lines of credit, deposits, cash management, capital 
market products, international trade finance, letters of credit, foreign exchange management services and loan syndication services.

The  Retail  Bank  includes  small  business  banking  and  personal  financial  services,  consisting  of  consumer  lending, 
consumer deposit gathering and mortgage loan origination. In addition to a full range of financial services provided to small 
business customers, this business segment offers a variety of consumer products, including deposit accounts, installment loans, 
credit cards, student loans, home equity lines of credit and residential mortgage loans.

Wealth Management offers products and services consisting of fiduciary services, private banking, retirement services, 
investment management and advisory services, investment banking and brokerage services. This business segment also offers the 
sale of annuity products, as well as life, disability and long-term care insurance products.

The Finance segment includes the Corporation’s securities portfolio and asset and liability management activities. This 
segment is responsible for managing the Corporation’s funding, liquidity and capital needs, performing interest sensitivity analysis 
and executing various strategies to manage the Corporation’s exposure to liquidity, interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk.

The Other category includes the income and expense impact of equity and cash, tax benefits not assigned to specific 
business segments, charges of an unusual or infrequent nature that are not reflective of the normal operations of the business 
segments and miscellaneous other expenses of a corporate nature.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

Business segment financial results are as follows:

(dollar amounts in millions)
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Earnings summary:
Net interest income (expense) (FTE)
Provision for credit losses
Noninterest income
Noninterest expenses
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (FTE)
Net income (loss)
Net credit-related charge-offs

Selected average balances:
Assets
Loans
Deposits

Statistical data:
Return on average assets (a)
Efficiency ratio (b)

(dollar amounts in millions)
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Earnings summary:
Net interest income (expense) (FTE)
Provision for credit losses
Noninterest income
Noninterest expenses
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (FTE)
Net income (loss)
Net credit-related charge-offs

Selected average balances:
Assets
Loans
Deposits

Statistical data:
Return on average assets (a)
Efficiency ratio (b)

(Table continues on following page)

Business
Bank

Retail
Bank

Wealth
Management

Finance

Other

Total

$ 1,503
54
326
643
347
785
43

$
$

$

$
$

610
13
175
708
22
42
22

$ 35,532
34,473
26,169

$ 5,974
5,289
21,247

$

$
$

$

184
(18)
252
319
48
87
8

$

$
$

(653) $
—
61
10
(226)
(376) $
— $

31
(3)
12
42
1
$
3
— $

$ 1,675
46
826
1,722
192
541
73

4,807
4,650
3,775

$

$ 11,422
—
312

6,201

$ 63,936
— 44,412
51,711
208

2.21%
35.18

0.19%
89.95

1.82%
73.14

N/M
N/M

N/M
N/M

0.85%
68.83

Business
Bank

Retail
Bank

Wealth
Management

Finance

Other

Total

$ 1,517
34
319
602
374
826
107

$
$

$

$
$

647
24
173
723
23
50
40

$ 34,447
33,470
24,837

$ 6,008
5,308
20,623

$

$
$

$

187
19
258
320
39
67
23

$

$
$

(658) $
—
60
12
(228)
(382) $
— $

38
2
8
100
(16)
(40) $
— $

$ 1,731
79
818
1,757
192
521
170

4,623
4,528
3,680

$

$ 11,881
—
206

5,613

$ 62,572
— 43,306
49,533
187

2.40%

32.79

0.23%

87.93

1.45%
74.21

N/M
N/M

N/M
N/M

0.83%

69.24

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

(dollar amounts in millions)
Year Ended December 31, 2011
Earnings summary:
Net interest income (expense) (FTE)
Provision for credit losses
Noninterest income
Noninterest expenses
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (FTE)
Net income (loss)
Net credit-related charge-offs

Selected average balances:
Assets
Loans
Deposits

Business
Bank

Retail
Bank

Wealth
Management

Finance

Other

Total

$ 1,390
29
306
650
318
699
199

$
$

$

$
$

621
77
169
683
12
18
89

$ 30,686
30,074
21,394

$ 5,815
5,292
18,912

$

$
$

$

182
40
239
315
25
41
40

$

$
$

(572) $
—
74
11
(193)
(316) $
— $

36
(2)
4
112
(21)
(49) $
— $

$ 1,657
144
792
1,771
141
393
328

4,720
4,709
3,096

$

$ 10,252
—
231

5,444

$ 56,917
— 40,075
43,762
129

Statistical data:
N/M
Return on average assets (a)
N/M
38.33
Efficiency ratio (b)
(a)  Return on average assets is calculated based on the greater of average assets or average liabilities and attributed equity.
(b)  Noninterest expenses as a percentage of the sum of net interest income (FTE) and noninterest income excluding net securities gains.
FTE – Fully Taxable Equivalent
N/M – not meaningful

0.87%
76.74

N/M
N/M

2.27%

0.09%

85.57

0.69%

72.73

The Corporation operates in three primary markets - Texas, California, and Michigan, as well as in Arizona and Florida, 
with select businesses operating in several other states, and in Canada and Mexico. The Corporation produces market segment 
results for the Corporation’s three primary geographic markets as well as Other Markets. Other Markets includes Florida, Arizona, 
the International Finance division and businesses with a national perspective. The Finance & Other category includes the Finance 
segment and the Other category as previously described. Market segment results are provided as supplemental information to the 
business segment results and may not meet all operating segment criteria as set forth in GAAP. For comparability purposes, amounts 
in all periods are based on market segments and methodologies in effect at December 31, 2013. 

A discussion of the financial results and the factors impacting performance can be found in the section entitled "Market 

Segments" in the financial review.

Market segment financial results are as follows:

(dollar amounts in millions)
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Earnings summary:
Net interest income (expense) (FTE)
Provision for credit losses
Noninterest income
Noninterest expenses
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (FTE)
Net income (loss)
Net credit-related charge-offs

Selected average balances:
Assets
Loans
Deposits

Statistical data:
Return on average assets (a)
Efficiency ratio (b)
(Table continues on following page)

Michigan

California

Texas

Other
Markets

Finance
& Other

Total

$

$
$

751
(12)
357
714
145
261
6

$

$
$

692
18
150
396
160
268
27

$

$
$

541
35
132
363
98
177
20

$

$
$

313
8
114
197
14
208
20

$ 13,879
13,461
20,346

$ 14,229
13,974
14,705

$ 10,694
9,989
10,247

$ 7,511
6,988
5,893

$

$
$

$

(622) $ 1,675
46
826
1,722
192
541
73

(3)
73
52
(225)
(373) $
— $

17,623

$ 63,936
— 44,412
51,711
520

1.22%
64.38

1.71%
47.06

1.54%
53.86

2.77%
46.12

N/M
N/M

0.85%
68.83

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

(dollar amounts in millions)
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Earnings summary:
Net interest income (expense) (FTE)
Provision for credit losses
Noninterest income
Noninterest expenses
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (FTE)
Net income (loss)
Net credit-related charge-offs

Selected average balances:
Assets
Loans
Deposits

Statistical data:
Return on average assets (a)
Efficiency ratio (b)

Michigan

California

Texas

Other
Markets

Finance
& Other

Total

$

$
$

777
(16)
385
707
165
306
41

$

$
$

692
17
136
395
158
258
47

$

$
$

564
47
124
360
99
182
22

$ 13,921
13,618
19,573

$ 12,978
12,736
14,568

$ 10,307
9,552
10,040

$

$
$

$

318
29
105
183
14
197
60

7,872
7,400
4,959

$

$
$

$

(620) $
2
68
112
(244)
(422) $
— $

1,731
79
818
1,757
192
521
170

17,494
—
393

$ 62,572
43,306
49,533

1.48%
60.75

1.66%
47.65

1.62%
52.28

2.50%
44.84

N/M
N/M

0.83%
69.24

(dollar amounts in millions)
Year Ended December 31, 2011
Earnings summary:
Net interest income (expense) (FTE)
Provision for credit losses
Noninterest income
Noninterest expenses
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (FTE)
Net income (loss)
Net credit-related charge-offs

Selected average balances:
Assets
Loans
Deposits

Michigan

California

Texas

Other
Markets

Finance
& Other

Total

$

$
$

795
84
379
735
127
228
148

$

$
$

637
21
136
405
127
220
75

$ 14,155
13,933
18,535

$ 12,017
11,823
12,667

$

$
$

$

468
2
103
294
100
175
17

8,092
7,705
7,805

$

$
$

$

293
39
96
214
1
135
88

6,957
6,614
4,395

$

$
$

$

(536) $
(2)
78
123
(214)
(365) $
— $

1,657
144
792
1,771
141
393
328

15,696
—
360

$ 56,917
40,075
43,762

Statistical data:
N/M
1.16%
Return on average assets (a)
N/M
62.22
Efficiency ratio (b)
(a)  Return on average assets is calculated based on the greater of average assets or average liabilities and attributed equity.
(b)  Noninterest expenses as a percentage of the sum of net interest income (FTE) and noninterest income excluding net securities gains.
FTE – Fully Taxable Equivalent
N/M – not meaningful

2.05%
51.45

1.61%
52.37

1.94%
56.54

0.69%
72.73

F-111

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

NOTE 23 - PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BALANCE SHEETS - COMERICA INCORPORATED

(in millions, except share data)
December 31
Assets
Cash and due from subsidiary bank
Short-term investments with subsidiary bank
Other short-term investments
Investment in subsidiaries, principally banks
Premises and equipment
Other assets

Total assets

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Medium- and long-term debt
Other liabilities

Total liabilities

Common stock - $5 par value:

Authorized - 325,000,000 shares
Issued - 228,164,824 shares

Capital surplus
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Retained earnings
Less cost of common stock in treasury - 45,860,786 shares at 12/31/13 and 39,889,610

shares at 12/31/12

Total shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

STATEMENTS OF INCOME - COMERICA INCORPORATED

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Income
Income from subsidiaries

Dividends from subsidiaries
Other interest income
Intercompany management fees

Other noninterest income
Total income

Expenses
Interest on medium- and long-term debt
Salaries and employee benefits
Net occupancy expense
Equipment expense
Merger and restructuring charges
Other noninterest expenses
Total expenses

Income before benefit for income taxes and equity in undistributed

earnings of subsidiaries
Benefit for income taxes
Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries, principally banks
Net income

Less income allocated to participating securities

Net income attributable to common shares

F-112

2013

490
1
110
14
615

11
118
4
1
—
78
212

403
(30)
433
108
541
8
533

$

$

2013

2012

$

$

$

31
482
96
7,174
4
139
7,926

617
156
773

1,141
2,179
(391)
6,321

(2,097)
7,153
7,926

$

2
431
88
7,045
4
150
7,720

629
149
778

1,141
2,162
(413)
5,931

(1,879)
6,942
7,720

2012

2011

505
1
108
7
621

11
114
7
1
35
54
222

399
(37)
436
85
521
6
515

$

$

309
1
119
11
440

12
112
8
1
75
51
259

181
(44)
225
168
393
4
389

$

$

$

$

$

$

 
 
 
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - COMERICA INCORPORATED

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
Operating Activities
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating

activities:

Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries, principally banks
Depreciation and amortization
Net periodic defined benefit cost
Share-based compensation expense
Provision for deferred income taxes
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
Other, net

Net cash provided by operating activities

Investing Activities
Proceeds from sales of indirect private equity and venture capital investments
Cash and cash equivalents acquired in acquisition of Sterling Bancshares, Inc.
Capital transactions with subsidiaries
Net change in premises and equipment

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

Financing Activities
Medium- and long-term debt:

Maturities and redemptions

Common Stock:
Repurchases
Cash dividends paid
Issuances of common stock under employee stock plans
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements

Net cash used in financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Interest paid
Income taxes recovered

2013

2012

2011

$

541

$

521

$

393

(108)
1
8
14
3
(3)
2
458

—
—
—
—
—

—

(291)
(123)
33
3
(378)
80
433
513
$
11
$
(27) $

(85)
1
7
15
2
(1)
(8)
452

—
—
(5)
(1)
(6)

(30)

(308)
(97)
3
1
(431)
15
418
433
$
$
12
(46) $

(168)
1
7
15
8
(1)
21
276

19
37
(3)
(1)
52

(53)

(116)
(73)
4
1
(237)
91
327
418
12
(39)

$
$
$

F-113

 
 
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

NOTE 24 - SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

The following quarterly information is unaudited. However, in the opinion of management, the information reflects all 

adjustments, which are necessary for the fair presentation of the results of operations, for the periods presented.

(in millions, except per share data)
Interest income
Interest expense
Net interest income
Provision for credit losses
Net securities gains (losses)
Noninterest income excluding net securities gains (losses)
Noninterest expenses
Provision for income taxes
Net income
Less income allocated to participating securities
Net income attributable to common shares
Earnings per common share:

Basic
Diluted

Comprehensive income

(in millions, except per share data)
Interest income
Interest expense
Net interest income
Provision for credit losses
Net securities gains
Noninterest income excluding net securities gains
Noninterest expenses
Provision for income taxes
Net income
Less income allocated to participating securities
Net income attributable to common shares
Earnings per common share:

Basic
Diluted

Comprehensive income (loss)

2013

Fourth
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Second
Quarter

First
Quarter

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

456
26
430
9
—
204
473
35
117
2
115

0.64
0.62
267

Fourth
Quarter

456
32
424
16
1
203
427
55
130
2
128

0.68
0.68
(30)

$

$

$

439
27
412
8
1
213
417
54
147
2
145

0.80
0.78
144

443
29
414
13
(2)
210
416
50
143
2
141

0.77
0.76
15

2012

Third
Quarter

Second
Quarter

$

$

$

460
33
427
22
—
197
449
36
117
1
116

0.61
0.61
165

470
35
435
19
6
205
433
50
144
2
142

0.73
0.73
169

$

$

$

$

$

$

446
30
416
16
—
200
416
50
134
2
132

0.71
0.70
137

First
Quarter

477
35
442
22
5
201
448
48
130
1
129

0.66
0.66
160

F-114

REPORT OF MANAGEMENT

The management of Comerica Incorporated (the Corporation) is responsible for the accompanying consolidated financial 
statements and all other financial information in this Annual Report. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in 
conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and include amounts which of necessity are based on management’s 
best estimates and judgments and give due consideration to materiality. The other financial information herein is consistent with 
that in the consolidated financial statements.

In  meeting  its  responsibility  for  the  reliability  of  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  management  develops  and 
maintains effective internal controls, including those over financial reporting, as defined in the Securities and Exchange Act of 
1934, as amended. The Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that (1) pertain to 
the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets 
of  the  Corporation;  (2) provide  reasonable  assurance  that  transactions  are  recorded  as  necessary  to  permit  preparation  of  the 
consolidated  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  U.S.  generally  accepted  accounting  principles,  and  that  receipts  and 
expenditures of the Corporation are made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Corporation; 
and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of 
the Corporation’s assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Management  assessed,  with  participation  of  the  Corporation’s  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer, 
internal control over financial reporting as it relates to the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements presented in conformity 
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles as of December 31, 2013. The assessment was based on criteria for effective 
internal  control  over  financial  reporting  described  in  Internal  Control—Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of 
Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (1992  framework)  (the  COSO  criteria).  Based  on  this  assessment, 
management determined that internal control over financial reporting is effective as it relates to the Corporation’s consolidated 
financial statements presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles as of December 31, 2013.

Because of inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate because 
of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

The Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013 has been audited by Ernst & Young 

LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their accompanying report. 

The Corporation’s Board of Directors oversees management’s internal control over financial reporting and financial 
reporting responsibilities through its Audit Committee as well as various other committees. The Audit Committee, which consists 
of  directors  who  are  not  officers  or  employees  of  the  Corporation,  meets  regularly  with  management,  internal  audit  and  the 
independent public accountants to assure that the Audit Committee, management, internal auditors and the independent public 
accountants are carrying out their responsibilities, and to review auditing, internal control and financial reporting matters.

Ralph W. Babb Jr.
Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer

Karen L. Parkhill
Vice Chairman and
Chief Financial Officer

Muneera S. Carr
Executive Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer

F-115

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Board of Directors and Shareholders
Comerica Incorporated

We have audited Comerica Incorporated and subsidiaries' internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based 
on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the 
Treadway Commission (1992 framework) (the COSO criteria). Comerica Incorporated and subsidiaries' management is responsible 
for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control 
over financial reporting included in the accompanying Report of Management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the 
Corporation's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control 
over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control 
over  financial  reporting,  assessing  the  risk  that  a  material  weakness  exists,  testing  and  evaluating  the  design  and  operating 
effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in 
the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability 
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain 
to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets 
of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial 
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are 
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable 
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company's assets that 
could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because 
of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Comerica Incorporated and subsidiaries' maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial 
reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the 
2013 consolidated financial statements of Comerica Incorporated and subsidiaries and our report dated February 14, 2014 expressed 
an unqualified opinion thereon. 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Dallas, TX
February 14, 2014

F-116

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Board of Directors and Shareholders
Comerica Incorporated

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Comerica Incorporated and subsidiaries as of December 31, 
2013 and 2012, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders' equity and 
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013. These financial statements are the responsibility 
of the Corporation's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements 
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures 
in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by 
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable 
basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position 
of Comerica Incorporated and subsidiaries at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the consolidated results of their operations and 
their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted 
accounting principles. 

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), 
Comerica  Incorporated  and  subsidiaries’  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December 31,  2013,  based  on  criteria 
established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway 
Commission (1992 framework) and our report dated February 14, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Dallas, TX
February 14, 2014

F-117

HISTORICAL REVIEW - AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(in millions)
Years Ended December 31
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks

Interest-bearing deposits with banks
Other short-term investments

Investment securities available-for-sale

Commercial loans
Real estate construction loans
Commercial mortgage loans
Lease financing
International loans
Residential mortgage loans
Consumer loans
Total loans

Less allowance for loan losses

Net loans

Accrued income and other assets

Total assets

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

$

987

$

983

$

921

$

825

$

4,930
112

9,637

4,128
134

9,915

3,746
129

8,171

3,197
126

7,164

883

2,458
154

9,388

27,971
1,486
9,060
847
1,275
1,620
2,153
44,412
(622)
43,790
4,480
$ 63,936

26,224
1,390
9,842
864
1,272
1,505
2,209
43,306
(693)
42,613
4,799
$ 62,572

22,208
1,843
10,025
950
1,191
1,580
2,278
40,075
(838)
39,237
4,713
$ 56,917

21,090
2,839
10,244
1,086
1,222
1,607
2,429
40,517
(1,019)
39,498
4,743
$ 55,553

24,534
4,140
10,415
1,231
1,533
1,756
2,553
46,162
(947)
45,215
4,711
$ 62,809

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Noninterest-bearing deposits

$ 22,379

$ 21,004

$ 16,994

$ 15,094

$ 12,900

Money market and interest-bearing checking deposits
Savings deposits
Customer certificates of deposit
Other time deposits
Foreign office time deposits

Total interest-bearing deposits

Total deposits
Short-term borrowings
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Medium- and long-term debt

Total liabilities
Total shareholders’ equity

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

21,704
1,657
5,471

500
29,332
51,711
211
1,074
3,972
56,968
6,968
$ 63,936

20,622
1,593
5,902
—
412
28,529
49,533
76
1,133
4,818
55,560
7,012
$ 62,572

19,088
1,550
5,719
23
388
26,768
43,762
138
1,147
5,519
50,566
6,351
$ 56,917

16,355
1,394
5,875
306
462
24,392
39,486
216
1,099
8,684
49,485
6,068
$ 55,553

12,965
1,339
8,131
4,103
653
27,191
40,091
1,000
1,285
13,334
55,710
7,099
$ 62,809

F-118

HISTORICAL REVIEW - STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(in millions, except per share data)
Years Ended December 31
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans
Interest on investment securities
Interest on short-term investments

Total interest income

INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on deposits
Interest on short-term borrowings
Interest on medium- and long-term debt
Total interest expense
Net interest income

Provision for credit losses

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

NONINTEREST INCOME
Service charges on deposit accounts
Fiduciary income
Commercial lending fees
Card fees
Letter of credit fees
Bank-owned life insurance
Foreign exchange income
Brokerage fees
Net securities gains (losses)
Other noninterest income

Total noninterest income

NONINTEREST EXPENSES
Salaries
Employee benefits

Total salaries and employee benefits

Net occupancy expense
Equipment expense
Outside processing fee expense
Software expense
Litigation-related expenses
FDIC insurance expense
Advertising expense
Other real estate expense
Merger and restructuring charges
Other noninterest expenses

Total noninterest expenses

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Income from continuing operations
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
NET INCOME
Less:

Preferred stock dividends
Income allocated to participating securities

Net income (loss) attributable to common shares
Basic earnings per common share:

Income (loss) from continuing operations
Net income (loss)

Diluted earnings per common share:

Income (loss) from continuing operations
Net income (loss)

Comprehensive income (loss)

Cash dividends declared on common stock
Cash dividends declared per common share

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

$

$

$

$

1,617
234
12
1,863

70
—
65
135
1,728
79
1,649

214
158
96
65
71
39
38
19
12
106
818

778
240
1,018
163
65
107
90
23
38
27
9
35
182
1,757
710
189
521
—
521

—
6
515

2.68
2.68

2.67
2.67

464

106
0.55

$

$

$

$

1,564
233
12
1,809

90
—
66
156
1,653
144
1,509

208
151
87
77
73
37
40
22
14
83
792

770
205
975
169
66
101
88
10
43
28
22
75
194
1,771
530
137
393
—
393

—
4
389

2.11
2.11

2.09
2.09

426

75
0.40

$

$

$

$

1,617
226
10
1,853

115
1
91
207
1,646
478
1,168

208
154
95
74
76
40
39
25
3
75
789

740
179
919
162
63
96
89
2
62
30
29
—
190
1,642
315
55
260
17
277

123
1
153

0.79
0.90

0.78
0.88

224

44
0.25

1,767
329
9
2,105

372
2
164
538
1,567
1,082
485

228
161
79
65
69
35
41
31
243
98
1,050

687
210
897
162
62
97
84
—
90
29
48
—
181
1,650
(115)
(131)
16
1
17

134
1
(118)

(0.80)
(0.79)

(0.80)
(0.79)

(10)

30
0.20

$

$

$

$

1,556
214
14
1,784

55
—
57
112
1,672
46
1,626

214
171
99
74
64
40
36
17
(1)
112
826

763
246
1,009
160
60
119
90
52
33
21
2
—
176
1,722
730
189
541
—
541

—
8
533

2.92
2.92

2.85
2.85

563

126
0.68

$

$

$

$

F-119

HISTORICAL REVIEW - STATISTICAL DATA
Comerica Incorporated and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Years Ended December 31
Average Rates (Fully Taxable Equivalent Basis)
Interest-bearing deposits with banks
Other short-term investments

Investment securities available-for-sale

Commercial loans
Real estate construction loans
Commercial mortgage loans
Lease financing
International loans
Residential mortgage loans
Consumer loans
Total loans
Interest income as a percentage of earning assets

Domestic deposits
Deposits in foreign offices

Total interest-bearing deposits

Short-term borrowings
Medium- and long-term debt

Interest expense as a percentage of interest-bearing sources

Interest rate spread
Impact of net noninterest-bearing sources of funds
Net interest margin as a percentage of earning assets

Ratios
Return on average common shareholders’ equity
Return on average assets
Efficiency ratio (a)
Tier 1 common capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets (b)
Tier 1 capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets
Total capital as a percentage of risk-weighted assets
Tangible common equity as a percentage of tangible assets (b)

Per Common Share Data
Book value at year-end
Market value at year-end
Market value for the year

High
Low

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

0.26%
1.22

0.26%
1.65

0.24%
2.17

0.25%
1.58

0.25 %
1.74

2.25

3.28
3.85
4.11
3.23
3.74
4.09
3.30
3.51
3.03

0.18
0.52
0.19
0.07
1.45
0.33
2.70
0.14
2.84%

7.76%
0.85
68.83
10.64
10.64
13.10
10.07

2.43

3.44
4.44
4.44
3.01
3.73
4.55
3.42
3.74
3.27

0.24
0.63
0.25
0.12
1.36
0.41
2.86
0.17
3.03%

7.43%
0.83
69.24
10.14
10.14
13.15
9.76

2.91

3.69
4.37
4.23
3.51
3.83
5.27
3.50
3.91
3.49

0.33
0.48
0.33
0.13
1.20
0.48
3.01
0.18
3.19%

6.18%
0.69
72.73
10.37
10.41
14.25
10.27

3.24

3.89
3.17
4.10
3.88
3.94
5.30
3.54
4.00
3.65

0.48
0.31
0.47
0.25
1.05
0.62
3.03
0.21
3.24%

3.61

3.63
2.92
4.20
3.25
3.79
5.53
3.68
3.84
3.64

1.39
0.29
1.37
0.24
1.23
1.29
2.35
0.37
2.72 %

2.74% (2.37)%
0.50
67.39
10.13
10.13
14.54
10.54

0.03
69.28
8.18
12.46
16.93
7.99

$ 39.23
47.54

$ 36.87
30.34

$ 34.80
25.80

$ 32.82
42.24

$ 32.27
29.57

48.69
30.73

34.00
26.25

43.53
21.48

45.85
29.68

32.30
11.72

Other Data (share data in millions)
Average common shares outstanding - basic
Average common shares outstanding - diluted
Number of banking centers
Number of employees (full-time equivalent)
(a)  Noninterest expenses as a percentage of the sum of net interest income (FTE) and noninterest income excluding net securities gains (losses).
(b)  See Supplemental Financial Data section for reconcilements of non-GAAP financial measures.

170
173
444
9,073

185
186
494
9,468

191
192
489
9,035

183
187
483
8,948

149
149
447
9,402

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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly 

caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized as of February 14, 2014.

SIGNATURES

COMERICA INCORPORATED

By:

/s/ Ralph W. Babb, Jr.
Ralph W. Babb, Jr.
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following 

persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities indicated as of February 14, 2014.

/s/ Ralph W. Babb, Jr.

Ralph W. Babb, Jr.

/s/ Karen L. Parkhill

Karen L. Parkhill

/s/ Muneera S. Carr
Muneera S. Carr

/s/ Roger A. Cregg

Roger A. Cregg

/s/ T. Kevin DeNicola

T. Kevin DeNicola

  /s/ Jacqueline P. Kane

Jacqueline P. Kane

/s/ Richard G. Lindner

 Richard G. Lindner

/s/ Alfred A. Piergallini

Alfred A. Piergallini

/s/ Robert S. Taubman

Robert S. Taubman

/s/ Reginald M. Turner, Jr.

Reginald M. Turner, Jr.

/s/ Nina G. Vaca

Nina G. Vaca

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and

Director (Principal Executive Officer)

Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

(Principal Accounting Officer)

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

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2.1

3.1

3.2

3.3

4

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

9

10.1†

10.1A†

10.1B†

10.1C†

10.1D†

10.1E†

10.1F†

10.1G†

EXHIBIT INDEX

Agreement  and  Plan  of  Merger,  dated  as  of  January 16,  2011,  by  and  among  Comerica  Incorporated,  Sterling 
Bancshares, Inc., and, from and after its accession to the Agreement, Sub (as defined therein) (the schedules and 
exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K) (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to Registrant's Current 
Report on Form 8-K dated January 16, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Comerica Incorporated (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to Registrant's Current Report 
on Form 8-K dated August 4, 2010, and incorporated herein by reference).

Certificate of Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Comerica Incorporated (filed as Exhibit 3.2 
to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, and incorporated herein by 
reference).

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Comerica Incorporated (filed as Exhibit 3.3 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on 
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).

[Reference is made to Exhibits 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 in respect of instruments defining the rights of security holders. In 
accordance with Regulation S-K Item No. 601(b)(4)(iii), the Registrant is not filing copies of instruments defining 
the rights of holders of long-term debt because none of those instruments authorizes debt in excess of 10% of the 
total assets of the registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The Registrant hereby agrees to furnish a 
copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon request.]

Warrant Agreement, dated May 6, 2010, between the registrant and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to 
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated May 7, 2010, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Warrant (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated May 7, 2010, and 
incorporated herein by reference).

Warrant Agreement, dated as of June 9, 2010, between Comerica Incorporated (as successor to Sterling Bancshares, 
Inc.)  and American Stock  Transfer  &  Trust  Company, LLC  (filed  as  Exhibit  4.1  to  Sterling  Bancshares,  Inc.'s 
Registration Statement on Form 8-A12B filed on June 10, 2010 (File No. 001-34768) and incorporated herein by 
reference).

Form of Warrant (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-172211), 
and incorporated herein by reference).

 (not applicable)

Comerica Incorporated 2006 Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's 
Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 23, 2013, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Comerica Incorporated 
Amended and Restated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to Registrant's Annual Report on 
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Comerica Incorporated 
Amended and Restated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (2011 version) (filed as Exhibit 10.44 to Registrant's Annual 
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Comerica Incorporated 
Amended and Restated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (2012 version) (filed as Exhibit 10.1C to Registrant's Annual 
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference) .

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Comerica Incorporated 
Amended and Restated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (2014 version) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Current 
Report on Form 8-K dated January 21, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference) .

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Restricted Stock Award Agreement (non-cliff vesting) under the Amended 
and Restated Comerica Incorporated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.11 to Registrant's Annual 
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Restricted Stock Award Agreement (non-cliff vesting) under the Amended 
and  Restated  Comerica  Incorporated  2006  Long-Term Incentive  Plan  (2011  version)  (filed  as  Exhibit 10.46  to 
Registrant's Annual  Report  on  Form 10-K  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2010,  and  incorporated  herein  by 
reference).

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Restricted Stock Award Agreement (non-cliff vesting) under the Amended 
and  Restated  Comerica  Incorporated  2006  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan  (2012  version)  (filed  as  Exhibit  10.1F  to 
Registrant's Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2011,  and  incorporated  herein  by 
reference).

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10.1H†

10.1I†

10.1J†

10.1K†

10.1L†

10.1M†

10.1N†

10.1O†

10.1P†

10.2†

10.2A†

10.2B†

10.2C†

10.3†

10.4†

10.5†

10.6†

10.6A†

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Restricted Stock Award Agreement (non-cliff vesting) under the Amended 
and  Restated  Comerica  Incorporated  2006  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan  (2014  version)  (filed  as  Exhibit  10.2  to 
Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 21, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Restricted Stock Award Agreement (cliff vesting) under the Comerica 
Incorporated 2006 Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to Registrant's Current 
Report on Form 8-K dated January 22, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Restricted Stock Award Agreement (cliff vesting) under the Comerica 
Incorporated  2006 Amended  and  Restated  Long-Term Incentive  Plan  (2011  version)  (filed  as  Exhibit 10.45  to 
Registrant's Annual  Report  on  Form 10-K  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2010,  and  incorporated  herein  by 
reference).

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Restricted Stock Award Agreement (cliff vesting) under the Comerica 
Incorporated  2006 Amended  and  Restated  Long-Term Incentive  Plan  (2012  version)  (filed  as  Exhibit  10.1I  to 
Registrant's Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2011,  and  incorporated  herein  by 
reference).

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Restricted Stock Award Agreement (cliff vesting) under the Comerica 
Incorporated  2006  Amended  and  Restated  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan  (long-term  restricted  version)  (filed  as 
Exhibit 10.41 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, and incorporated 
herein by reference).

Form  of  Standard  Comerica  Incorporated  Restricted  Stock  Unit  Agreement  under  the  Amended  and  Restated 
Comerica Incorporated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (2011 version) (filed as Exhibit 10.47 to Registrant's Annual 
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form  of  Standard  Comerica  Incorporated  Restricted  Stock  Unit  Agreement  under  the  Amended  and  Restated 
Comerica  Incorporated  2006  Long-Term Incentive  Plan  (2011  version  2)  (filed  as  Exhibit  10.5  to  Registrant's 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Performance Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the Amended and 
Restated Comerica Incorporated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (2012 version) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's 
Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 19, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Senior Executive Long-Term Performance Restricted Stock Unit Award 
Agreement under the Amended and Restated Comerica Incorporated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 
10.3 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 21, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference).

Comerica Incorporated 1997 Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Amended and Restated 
Comerica Incorporated 1997 Long-Term Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on 
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Restricted Stock Award Agreement (non-cliff vesting) under the Amended 
and Restated Comerica Incorporated 1997 Long-Term Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant's Quarterly 
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Standard Comerica Incorporated Restricted Stock Award Agreement (cliff vesting) under the Comerica 
Incorporated 1997 Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Quarterly 
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).

Amended and Restated Sterling Bancshares, Inc. 2003 Stock Incentive and Compensation Plan effective April 30, 
2007 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Sterling Bancshares, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 14, 2007 (File 
No. 000-20750), and incorporated herein by reference).

1994 Incentive Stock Option Plan of Sterling Bancshares, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.1 Sterling Bancshares, Inc.'s 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994 (File No. 000-20750), and incorporated herein 
by reference).

Comerica Incorporated Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (amended and restated October 22, 
2013).

Comerica Incorporated 2011 Management Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Current Report on 
Form 8-K dated April 26, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form  of  Standard  Comerica  Incorporated  No  Sale Agreement  under  the  Comerica  Incorporated Amended  and 
Restated Management Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the 
quarter ended September 30, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).

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10.7†

10.8†

10.9†

10.10†

10.11†

10.12†

10.13†

10.14†

10.14A†

10.14B†

10.14C†

10.14D†

10.14E†

10.15†

10.16†

10.17†

Amended and Restated Benefit Equalization Plan for Employees of Comerica Incorporated (amended and restated 
March 24, 2009, with amendments effective January 1, 2009) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Current Report 
on Form 8-K dated March 24, 2009, and incorporated herein by reference).

1999 Comerica Incorporated Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan (amended and restated on July 
26, 2011) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 26, 2011, and incorporated 
herein by reference).

1999 Comerica Incorporated Amended and Restated Common Stock Deferred Incentive Award Plan (amended and 
restated on July 26, 2011) (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 26, 2011, 
and incorporated herein by reference).

Amended  and  Restated  Comerica  Incorporated  Stock  Option  Plan  For  Non-Employee  Directors  (amended  and 
restated on May 22, 2001) (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 
December 31, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).

Amended and Restated Comerica Incorporated Stock Option Plan For Non-Employee Directors of Comerica Bank 
and Affiliated Banks (amended and restated May 22, 2001) (filed as Exhibit 10.13 to Registrant's Annual Report on 
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).

Amended and Restated Comerica Incorporated Non-Employee Director Fee Deferral Plan (amended and restated 
on  November 18,  2008,  with  amendments  effective  December 31,  2008)  (filed  as  Exhibit 10.22  to  Registrant's 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).

Amended and Restated Comerica Incorporated Common Stock Non-Employee Director Fee Deferral Plan (amended 
and  restated  on  November 18,  2008,  with  amendments  effective December 31,  2008)  (filed  as  Exhibit 10.23  to 
Registrant's Annual  Report  on  Form 10-K  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2008,  and  incorporated  herein  by 
reference).

Comerica Incorporated Amended and Restated Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors (amended and restated 
on  November 18,  2008,  with  amendments  effective  December 31,  2008)  (filed  as  Exhibit 10.24  to  Registrant's 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form  of  Standard  Comerica  Incorporated  Non-Employee  Director  Restricted  Stock  Unit Agreement  under  the 
Comerica Incorporated Amended and Restated Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors (filed as Exhibit 10.2 
to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2005, and incorporated herein by 
reference).

Form  of  Standard  Comerica  Incorporated  Non-Employee  Director  Restricted  Stock  Unit Agreement  under  the 
Comerica Incorporated Amended and Restated Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors (Version 2) (filed as 
Exhibit 10.6 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2006, and incorporated 
herein by reference).

Form  of  Standard  Comerica  Incorporated  Non-Employee  Director  Restricted  Stock  Unit Agreement  under  the 
Comerica Incorporated Amended and Restated Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors (Version 2.5) (filed as 
Exhibit 10.48 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, and incorporated 
herein by reference).

Form  of  Standard  Comerica  Incorporated  Non-Employee  Director  Restricted  Stock  Unit Agreement  under  the 
Comerica Incorporated Amended and Restated Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors (Version 3) (filed as 
Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, and incorporated 
herein by reference).

Form  of  Standard  Comerica  Incorporated  Non-Employee  Director  Restricted  Stock  Unit Agreement  under  the 
Comerica Incorporated Amended and Restated Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors (Version 4) (filed as 
Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, and incorporated 
herein by reference).

Form of Director Indemnification Agreement between Comerica Incorporated and certain of its directors (filed as 
Exhibit 10.6 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, and incorporated 
herein by reference).

Supplemental Benefit Agreement with Eugene A. Miller (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on 
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference).

Supplemental Pension and Retiree Medical Agreement with Ralph W. Babb Jr. (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference).

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10.18A†

10.18B†

10.18C†

10.18D†

10.19†

10.19A†

10.20†

10.20A†

10.21†

10.22†

10.23

10.24

11

12

13

14

16

18

21

22

23.1

24

31.1

31.2

Restrictive  Covenants  and  General  Release  Agreement  by  and  between  Elizabeth  S.  Acton  and  Comerica 
Incorporated dated April 20, 2012 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 25, 
2012, and incorporated herein by reference).

Restrictive Covenants and General Release Agreement by and between Dale E. Greene and Comerica Incorporated 
dated August 22, 2011 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 22, 2011, 
and incorporated herein by reference).

Restrictive  Covenants  and  General  Release  Agreement  by  and  between  Mary  Constance  Beck  and  Comerica 
Incorporated dated January 21, 2011 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 
21, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).

Restrictive  Covenants  and  General  Release Agreement  by  and  between  Joseph  J.  Buttigieg,  III  and  Comerica 
Incorporated dated April 23, 2010 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 23, 
2010, and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Change of Control Employment Agreement (BE4 and Higher Version without gross-up or window period-
current) (filed as Exhibit 10.42 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, 
and incorporated herein by reference).

Schedule of Named Executive Officers Party to Change of Control Employment Agreement (BE4 and Higher Version 
without gross-up or window period-current).

Form of Change of Control Employment Agreement (BE4 and Higher Version) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's 
Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 18, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).

Schedule  of  Named  Executive  Officers  Party  to  Change  of  Control  Employment Agreement (BE4  and  Higher 
Version).

Form of Change of Control Employment Agreement (BE2-BE3 Version) (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Current 
Report on Form 8-K dated November 18, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).

Waiver of Senior Executive Officers dated November 14, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Current Report 
on Form 8-K dated November 13, 2008, regarding U.S. Department of Treasury's Capital Purchase Program, and 
incorporated herein by reference).

Implementation Agreement dated July 28, 2005 between Framlington Holdings Limited, Guarantors as named in 
the Agreement and AXA Investment Managers SA (restated to reflect amendments on September 7, 2005) (filed as 
Exhibit 10.4  to  Registrant's  Quarterly  Report  on  Form 10-Q  for  the  quarter  ended  September 30,  2005,  and 
incorporated herein by reference).

Second Amendment Agreement dated October 31, 2005 in relation to an Implementation Agreement dated July 28, 
2005 (as amended on September 7, 2005) (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for 
the quarter ended September 30, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).

Statement regarding Computation of Net Income Per Common Share (incorporated by reference from Note 15 on 
page F-96 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K).

(not applicable)

(not applicable)

(not applicable)

(not applicable)

(not applicable)

Subsidiaries of Registrant.

(not applicable)

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.

(not applicable)

Chairman, President and CEO Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Periodic Report (pursuant to Section 302 
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).

Executive  Vice  President  and  CFO  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)  Certification  of  Periodic  Report  (pursuant  to 
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).

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32

33

34

35

100

101

†

Section 1350 Certification of Periodic Report (pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).

(not applicable)

(not applicable)

(not applicable)

(not applicable)

Financial statements from Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Registrant for the year ended December 31, 2013, 
formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated 
Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity, (iv) the Consolidated 
Statements of Cash Flows and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

File No. for all filings under Exchange Act, unless otherwise noted: 1-10706.

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  High Low Per Share Dividend Yield*Quarter2013FOURTHTHIRDSECONDFIRST2012FOURTHTHIRDSECONDFIRST  $ 48.69 $ 38.64 $ 0.17 1.6%  $ 43.49 $ 38.56 $ 0.17 1.7%  $ 40.44 $ 33.55 $ 0.17 1.8%  $ 36.99 $ 30.73 $ 0.17 2.0%  $ 32.14 $ 27.72 $ 0.15 2.0%  $ 33.38 $ 29.32 $ 0.15 1.9%  $ 32.88 $ 27.88 $ 0.15 2.0%  $ 34.00 $ 26.25 $ 0.10 1.3%Dividends * Dividend yield is calculated by annualizing the quarterly dividend per share and dividing by an average of the high and low price in the quarter.CERTIFIED/OVERNIGHT MAIL:Wells Fargo Shareowner Services1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 101Mendota Heights, MN 55120(877) 536-3551shareowneronline.comSTOCKComerica’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol CMA.SHAREHOLDER ASSISTANCEInquiries related to shareholder records, change of name, address or ownership of stock, and lost or stolen stock certificates should be directed to the transfer agent and registrar:WRITTEN REQUESTS: Wells FargoShareowner ServicesP.O. Box 64854St. Paul, MN 55164-0854(877) 536-3551stocktransfer@wellsfargo.comELIMINATION OF DUPLICATE MATERIALSIf you receive duplicate mailings at one address, you may have multiple shareholder accounts. You can consolidate your multiple accounts into a single, more convenient account by contacting the transfer agent shown above. In addition, if more than one member of your household is receiving shareholder materials, you can eliminate the duplicate mailings by contacting the transfer agent.DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLANThe dividend reinvestment plan permits participating shareholders of record to reinvest dividends in Comerica common stock. Participating shareholders also may invest up to $10,000 in additional funds each month for the purchase of additional shares. A brochure describing the plan in detail and an authorization form can be requested from the transfer agent shown above.DIVIDEND DIRECT DEPOSITCommon shareholders of Comerica may have their dividends deposited into their savings or checking account at any bank that is a member of the National Automated Clearing House (ACH) system. Information describing this service and an authorization form can be requested from the transfer agent shown above.DIVIDEND PAYMENTSSubject to approval of the board of directors and applicable regulatory requirements, dividends customarily are paid on Comerica’s common stock on or about January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1.OFFICER CERTIFICATIONSOn May 10, 2013, Comerica’s Chief Executive Officer submitted his annual certification to the New York Stock Exchange stating that he was not aware of any violation by Comerica of the Exchange’s corporate governance listing standards. Comerica filed the certifications by its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as exhibits to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.INVESTOR RELATIONS ON THE INTERNETGo to comerica.com to find the latest investor relations information about Comerica, including stock quotes, news releases and financial data.STOCK PRICES, DIVIDENDS AND YIELDSAs of January 31, 2014, there were 11,260 holders of record of Comerica’s common stock.COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT (CRA) PERFORMANCEComerica is committed to meeting the credit needs of the communities it serves. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYComerica is committed to its affirmative action program and practices, which ensure uniform treatment of employees without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, weight, height, gender identity or sexual orientation.CORPORATE ETHICSThe Corporate Governance section of Comerica’s website at comerica.com includes the following codes of ethics: Senior Financial Officer Code of Ethics, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Employees, and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Members of the Board of Directors. Comerica will also disclose in that website section any amendments or waivers to the Senior Financial Officer Code of Ethics within four business days of such an event.GENERAL INFORMATIONDirectory Services 800.521.1190Product Information 800.292.1300SHAREHOLDER INFORMATIONCOMERICA CORPORATE HEADQUARTERSCOMERICA BANK TOWER       1717 MAIN STREET       DALLAS, TEXAS 75201®The original document was printed on FSC-certified paper.