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ANNUAL REPORT 2015

CORPORATE OVERVIEW

Our Commitment
At First Horizon National Corp. we are committed to 
our customers, our people, our communities and our 
shareholders. We demonstrate that commitment through 
financial performance and corporate responsibility. We 
make investments that benefit our stakeholders because 
when they prosper, so do we. In 2015 we continued to 
make progress toward a future of sustained success – a 
future based on our 152-year history of earning the trust 
of Tennesseans, on our core regional banking and fixed 
income businesses, on the dedication of our 4,300 
employees, on our support for the communities we serve 
and on the confidence of our shareholders.

Our People
We know that a company is only as strong as its people. 
We seek to attract, develop and retain the best people 
and empower them to serve our customers in exceptional 
ways. Our employee focus and our distinctive corporate 
culture – Firstpower – have earned us national recognition 
as one of the best companies to work for in America. 
Firstpower promotes accountability, adaptability, integrity 
and relationships, the pillars of our culture. First Horizon 
has been recognized as an outstanding employer by Forbes, 
American Banker and Working Mother magazines and 
the National Association for Female Executives.

Our Core Businesses
Regional banking:  First Tennessee Bank has provided 
financial services in local communities since 1864. Today  
we have more than 175 offices in Tennessee and surrounding 
states. We have the top deposit market share in Tennessee, 
according to the latest FDIC figures. Our focus on 
consistently offering a distinctive customer experience has 
resulted in one of the highest customer retention rates of 
any bank in the country. Personal service, advanced 
technology and helpful employees set First Tennessee 
apart. We are consistently named best bank in newspaper 
reader surveys in the communities we serve.

We have a growing presence in the Carolinas, Virginia 
and North Florida – our Mid-Atlantic region – and in 
2014 we opened an office in Houston, TX. In these new 
markets our services include commercial real estate, 
private client, commercial banking, wealth management 
and corporate and commercial lending. FTB Advisors, 
our wealth management team, offers access to the same 
products available from national brokerage firms delivered 

by local professionals who care about our communities 
and customers.

In our traditional Tennessee markets or in our newer 
growth markets, our goal is to be easy to do business with, 
to be the best at serving customers in all our business lines. 
We offer a full range of products, convenient locations 
and hours and the latest advances in mobile banking. 
We’ve been recognized by InformationWeek magazine 
as one of the most innovative users of technology. In fact, 
First Tennessee was the first bank in our markets to offer 
mobile banking for commercial customers and mobile 
check deposit to consumers, and our customers have 
enthusiastically embraced these new ways of doing business. 
Above all, our knowledgeable employees strive to be 
proactive and help customers manage their money and make 
sound financial decisions for the future. That adds up to a 
distinctive customer experience – our competitive advantage. 
More information is available at www.FirstTennessee.com 
or at any of our convenient offices.  

Fixed income: FTN Financial is an industry leader in 
fixed income sales, trading and strategies for institutional 
customers in the U.S. and abroad. The strength of FTN 
Financial’s platform is its extensive fixed income 
distribution network of more than 5,000 institutional 
customers worldwide, including approximately half of all 
U.S. banks with portfolios over $100 million. FTN 
Financial also provides investment services and balance 
sheet management solutions.

With 29 offices across the country, FTN Financial provides 
a broad spectrum of financial services for the investment 
and banking communities through the integration of 
traditional capital markets securities activities, loan sales, 
portfolio advisory services and derivative sales.

In 2015, FTN Financial’s performance again demonstrated 
the strength of our fixed income platform, anchored in 
our experienced sales and trading resources and deep 
customer relationships. More information can be found 
at www.FTNFinancial.com.

Our Communities
We share the hopes of our neighbors for a better place 
to live and work. In addition to the financial services we 
provide and the jobs and spending we bring to local 
economies, we express our corporate citizenship through 
our volunteer spirit and community investment.

Our World
Concern for environmental sustainability is part of the way 
we do business. In addition to the company’s commitment, 
the First Tennessee Foundation supports green projects 
across the state such as nature conservancy, bike trails and 
historic preservation. Examples of our sustainable practices:
•	

In 2015, our recycling program with Cintas Document 
Management helped us save the equivalent of an 
estimated 24,000 trees, enough energy to supply 365 
homes a year, nearly 23 million gallons of water, nearly 
2 million pounds of solid waste and the equivalent of 
the greenhouse gasses produced by 519 cars each year.

•	 We continue to use less paper and cardboard and 
recycle an average of 5 tons of paper a month. 
•	 Solar panels recently installed at one of our operations 
centers produce 3400 KWH of electricity per month.

•	 To reduce water consumption we use indigenous 
plants for landscaping at all new facilities.

•	 Buildings are designed with a goal of enhancing energy 
efficiency and sustainability, from window blinds to 
the heating and cooling systems to motion-sensor 
lighting and low-volume flush valves and faucets. 
•	 Recycled products are used in carpeting, wallpaper, 

fabrics and parking abutments.  

•	 At our corporate headquarters, air conditioning 
equipment uses environmentally friendly refrigerant, 
and we renovated the mechanical equipment to 
improve air quality and energy efficiency.

Our Promise
We promise to be the best at serving our customers, one 
opportunity at a time. We will continue to advance our 
people, support our communities and reward our investors. 
Carrying on our 152-year tradition, First Horizon is 
building for a bright future.

Our employee volunteer program has received national 
recognition from the Financial Services Roundtable. In 
2015, our volunteers donated nearly 18,000 hours of 
community service, and we supported their efforts 
through leadership grants to more than 100 nonprofits 
and matching gifts to more than 340. 

We established the First Tennessee Foundation in 1993 
to invest in the communities we serve. Through this 
private charitable foundation we make donations in a 
way that engages our employees, responds inclusively 
to needs and promotes progress and prosperity across 
Tennessee. Since its inception, the First Tennessee 
Foundation has donated more than $65 million to meet 
community needs. In 2015, our foundation donated nearly 
$6 million divided among more than 500 nonprofits 
across our footprint. More information can be found at 
www.FirstTennesseeFoundation.com. 

We focus our community investment in key areas:

Financial literacy and education: To plant the seeds 
of success, we give to help educate young people. Our 
volunteers provide tutoring to students, with a special 
emphasis on financial literacy. The Tennessee Financial 
Literacy Commission has named us an outstanding 
corporate partner. We have partnered with Operation 
HOPE, a community development group, to offer free 
credit counseling workshops at several of our locations. We 
support Adopt-a-School programs throughout the state.  

Economic development:  To encourage jobs and growth, 
we support Chambers of Commerce, regional development 
initiatives and small business resources. We have helped 
secure grants for nonprofits to develop hundreds of units 
of affordable housing. We have developed flexible banking 
products to expand access for the underserved.

Health and human services: We are one of the largest 
United Way supporters in Tennessee. Our executives serve 
in community-wide leadership roles, and our employees 
volunteer in agencies working to better our communities. 
To ensure that our employees and neighbors have access 
to top-quality care, First Tennessee supports healthcare 
institutions throughout the state.

Arts and culture: Because art plays a vital role in a 
healthy community, the First Tennessee Foundation is 
a long-time supporter. Arts organizations, museums, 
theaters, symphonies and cultural institutions throughout 
the state receive support.

CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
TURNING CHALLENGES INTO OPPORTUNITIES

Dear Fellow First Horizon Shareholders:

First Horizon continued its steady progress in 2015 
toward our strategic goals, building momentum for 
2016. Our core businesses of regional banking through 
First Tennessee and fixed income through FTN Financial 
performed well. Our legacy issues continued to recede. 
We continue to be guided by an operating philosophy 
that emphasizes soundness, profitability and growth, 
in that order. The future will test our strength and 
adaptability, but we believe we can meet that test. We 
are building for the long term. 

Over the next few years we will continue to see 
tremendous challenges, opportunities and change in 
the financial services industry. The impact and reach of 
financial technology companies will continue to grow, 
and low interest rates – and the resulting constrained 
sources of revenue – will place great pressure on financial 
companies like ours to adapt to new technologies, build 
partnerships and adjust our cost structure.

At First Horizon we have shown the ability to adapt to 
change and turn challenges into opportunities. About 
eight years ago, we changed direction and refocused on 
our core businesses. If you review our annual reports from 
the intervening years, you will find a consistent message: 
Executing our strategy, making progress, building value, 
pursuing profitability and returns. 

Long-term earnings power
We began building a foundation for long-term earnings 
power by setting profitability targets in a framework we 
call the Bonefish, with the ultimate goal of sustained 
returns for shareholders. Over the years we have aligned 
the company in pursuit of those targets. Amid the 
changes and challenges, we became more nimble. We 
streamlined decision-making.

With revenues under pressure, we improved productivity 
and efficiency – an ongoing emphasis. We are optimizing 
our workplaces to make more efficient use of our space. 
We have made and will continue to make significant 
investments in technology, products and revenue-generating 
businesses and people.

We used our prof itability tools to disaggregate 
the business and understand the cost of delivering 
each product and service, giving us information 

2015 HIGHLIGHTS

First Tennessee Bank
•  Grew average loans 13 percent, with strength in 

specialty lending

•  Increased average core deposits 13 percent
•  No. 1 deposit market share in Tennessee
•  Earned top bank honors across markets
•  Developed new online banking platform to be 

launched in 2016

FTN Financial
•  Increased fixed income average daily revenues 

15 percent

•  Ranked as top underwriter of callable GSE debt, 

outpacing large Wall Street firms

•  Expanded fixed income sales force, adding 10 

seasoned professionals

•  Enhanced extensive distribution platform, which 

provides competitive advantage

Legacy issues

•  Settled mortgage-related FHA lending inquiry and 

a private litigation matter

•  Non-strategic loans declined as percentage of 

total average loans

Capital deployment
•  Increased dividend 20 percent in 2015 and another 

17 percent in 2016

•  Completed acquisition of TrustAtlantic, enhancing 

presence in growing Raleigh, NC, market
•  Bought back two million shares, with plans to 

repurchase more

Community investment
•  Launched partnership with Operation HOPE, 
which promotes economic empowerment in 
distressed neighborhoods, to offer free credit 
counseling workshops at three branches, with 
more to come across markets

•  Made investments to upgrade Community 

Reinvestment Act efforts, including appointment 
of corporate CRA officer

Note: Loan growth, deposit growth and fixed 
income average daily revenue increases are from 
2014-2015. Deposit market share ranking is based 
on FDIC data as of June 30, 2015.

about where to focus our energy and investment. 
Access to this data allows us to make smarter decisions, 
compete better and establish more profitable customer 
relationships. We are asking our bankers to make 
profitability a priority when evaluating deals, even when 
staying disciplined occasionally costs us business. 

By focusing on loan pricing and credit quality we have 
shown the ability to manage through a zero interest rate 
environment. We were encouraged by the Federal Reserve’s 
rate hike in the fourth quarter, and we are well-positioned to 
benefit from any further rate increases this year.

Multi-year window
Nevertheless, economic growth and interest rates are 
likely to remain very low by historical norms in the next 
few years. Further, if the typical economic cycle holds, 
we are likely to see a recession in the coming years. 
It’s our belief that low rates and the resulting reduced 
revenue along with cost and credit pressures could open a 
multi-year window where consolidation picks up through 
mergers and acquisitions. 

A plodding, “plow horse” economy (or worse) may not be 
optimal, but we have shown we don’t need a racehorse 
economy to succeed. We have said many times that 
we are engaged in a marathon, not a sprint, and that 
perspective guides our decisions. As a company founded 
in 1864, we take the long view.
As we mark our 152nd year, we believe we have the 
right plan and the right people to execute it. We have 
unique strengths we are maximizing. Our brand is 
well-known and respected. We have long-standing 
customer relationships we are working to expand. We are 
improving profitability in our established markets and 
pursuing growth opportunities in our Middle Tennessee, 
Mid-Atlantic and Houston markets. We have shown the 
ability to overcome challenges, stay on course and meet 
our targets. When we say we will do something, we do it.

People and culture
Our people and our culture are the foundation of our 
strength. We rank nationally as a top workplace, able to 
attract and retain the best people. Employees are engaged 
in their work, committed to delivering differentiated service 

and being easy to do business with. In recent months we 
have announced new positions and partnerships that 
reaffirm our commitment to inclusion and diversity in 
the workplace and marketplace.

Our corporate citizenship also sets us apart. The First 
Tennessee Foundation donated nearly $6 million in 
2015 to help our communities. Our people give of their 
time and resources, serving in leadership positions with 
charitable and civic organizations and recording nearly 
18,000 volunteer hours in 2015. We are a vital part of 
the life of our communities – for the financial services 
we provide, the economic impact we make and the 
investments we undertake. We are proud of that role.

Because of our strength as a company and a culture 
we are confident about the future – even though our 
industry is undergoing major change. In 2016 and 
beyond we will continue to adapt to those changes. We 
will look for growth opportunities, both organically and 
through acquisition. We will work to fulfill our promise 
of being the best at serving customers, one opportunity 
at a time. We will aim for our Bonefish targets and build 
value for shareholders.

We appreciate the hard work of our employees, the trust of 
our customers and the support of our communities.

Thanks to our shareholders for their confidence in our 
company. We will continue to work to justify that confidence.

Sincerely,

D. Bryan Jordan

Chairman, President and CEO

First Horizon National Corp.

March 1, 2016

FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Selected Financial and Operating Data

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

General Information

Forward-Looking Statements

Financial Summary – 2015 compared to 2014

Business Line Review – 2015 compared to 2014

Income Statement Review – 2015 compared to 2014; 2014 compared to 2013

Statement of Condition Review – 2015 compared to 2014

Capital – 2015 compared to 2014

Asset Quality – Trend Analysis of 2015 compared to 2014

Risk Management

Repurchase Obligations, Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, and Other Contractual Obligations

Market Uncertainties and Prospective Trends

Critical Accounting Policies

Quarterly Financial Information

Non-GAAP Information

Glossary of Selected Financial Terms and Acronyms

Report of Management on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Statements of Condition

Consolidated Statements of Income

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Consolidated Statements of Equity

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Historical Statements of Income

Consolidated Average Balance Sheets and Related Yields and Rates

Total Shareholder Return Performance Graph

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SELECTED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA
(Dollars in millions except per share data)

Income/(loss) from continuing operations
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income/(loss)
Income/(loss) available to common shareholders

Common Stock Data
Earnings/(loss) per common share from continuing operations
Earnings/(loss) per common share
Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share from continuing operations
Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share
Cash dividends declared per common share
Book value per common share
Closing price of common stock per share:

High
Low
Year-end

Cash dividends per common share/year-end closing price
Cash dividends per common share/diluted earnings per common share
Price/earnings ratio
Market capitalization
Average shares (thousands)
Average diluted shares (thousands)
Period-end shares outstanding (thousands)
Volume of shares traded (thousands)

Selected Average Balances
Total assets
Total loans, net of unearned income
Securities available-for-sale
Earning assets
Total deposits
Total term borrowings
Common equity
Total equity

Selected Period-End Balances
Total assets
Total loans, net of unearned income
Securities available-for-sale
Earning assets
Total deposits
Total term borrowings
Common equity
Total equity

Selected Ratios
Return on average common equity (a)
Return on average assets (b)
Net interest margin (c)
Allowance for loan and lease losses to loans
Net charge-offs to average loans
Total period-end equity to period-end assets
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (d)

03839

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

$

$

97.3 $
-
97.3
79.7

0.34 $
0.34
0.34
0.34
0.24
9.42

16.20
12.31
14.52

1.7%
70.6%
42.7x

234.0 $
-
234.0
216.3

0.92 $
0.92
0.91
0.91
0.20
9.35

13.91
11.18
13.58

1.5%
22.0%
14.9x

37.8 $
0.5
38.4
21.1

0.09 $
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.20
8.87

12.55
9.72
11.65

1.7%
222.2%
129.4x

$ 3,464.3 $ 3,180.7 $ 2,753.7 $
234,997
236,735
234,220
592,399

237,972
239,794
236,370
787,295

234,189
236,266
238,587
562,553

(15.5) $
0.1
(15.4)
(26.8)

(0.11) $
(0.11)
(0.11)
(0.11)
0.04
9.05

10.89
7.55
9.91

134.2
8.6
142.8
131.3

0.47
0.50
0.47
0.50
0.04
9.24

12.53
5.63
8.00

0.4%
(36.4)%
NM

0.5%
8.0%
16.0x
2,414.1 $ 2,059.7
260,574
248,349
262,861
248,349
257,468
243,598
1,049,982
1,221,242

$25,638.3 $23,994.8 $24,402.3 $ 25,048.3 $ 24,714.1
16,056.8
15,726.4
3,182.9
3,180.4
21,959.1
21,772.0
15,527.0
16,340.2
2,582.6
1,944.7
2,404.1
2,135.6
2,699.3
2,518.8

16,205.4
3,145.5
22,224.8
16,212.0
2,326.8
2,307.4
2,602.5

15,521.0
3,548.4
21,825.2
16,401.7
1,592.9
2,200.9
2,592.0

16,624.4
3,692.3
23,456.2
18,753.7
1,559.5
2,190.1
2,581.2

$26,195.1 $25,668.2 $23,784.5 $ 25,324.8 $ 24,700.4
16,397.1
15,389.1
3,066.3
3,398.5
21,762.0
21,168.4
16,213.0
16,735.0
2,481.7
1,739.9
2,378.9
2,097.3
2,674.0
2,488.4

16,230.2
3,556.6
23,470.9
18,068.9
1,880.1
2,190.5
2,581.6

16,708.6
3,061.8
22,424.8
16,629.7
2,226.5
2,204.4
2,499.5

17,686.5
3,929.8
23,971.5
19,967.5
1,315.2
2,248.5
2,639.6

3.64%
0.38
2.83
1.19
0.19
10.08
7.82

9.83%
0.98
2.92
1.43
0.31
10.06
7.90

0.99%
0.16
2.96
1.65
0.50
10.46
8.19

(1.16)%
(0.06)
3.13
1.66
1.14
9.87
8.14

5.46%
0.58
3.22
2.34
2.02
10.83
9.04

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Numbers may not add due to rounding.
NM - Not meaningful
(a) Calculated using net income/(loss) available to common shareholders divided by average common equity.
(b) Calculated using net income divided by average assets.
(c) Net interest margin is computed using total net interest income adjusted to a FTE basis assuming a statutory federal income tax rate of

35 percent and, where applicable, state income taxes.

(d) Represents a non-GAAP measure. Refer to table 34 for the non-GAAP to GAAP reconciliation.

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F I R S T H O R I Z O N N A T I O N A L C O R P O R A T I O N
M A N A G E M E N T ’ S D I S C U S S I O N A N D A N A L Y S I S O F F I N A N C I A L
C O N D I T I O N A N D R E S U L T S O F O P E R A T I O N S

GENERAL INFORMATION

First Horizon National Corporation (“FHN”) began as a community bank chartered in 1864 and as of December 31,
2015, was one of the 40 largest publicly traded banking organizations in the United States in terms of asset size.

The corporation’s two major brands – First Tennessee and FTN Financial – provide customers with a broad range
of products and services. First Tennessee provides retail and commercial banking services throughout Tennessee
and other selected markets and is the largest bank headquartered in the state of Tennessee. FTN Financial
(“FTNF”) is an industry leader in fixed income sales, trading, and strategies for institutional clients in the U.S. and
abroad.

FHN is composed of the following operating segments:

• Regional banking offers financial products and services including traditional lending and deposit-taking to
retail and commercial customers in Tennessee and other selected markets. Regional banking provides
investments, financial planning, trust services and asset management, along with credit card and cash
management. Additionally, the regional banking segment includes correspondent banking which provides
credit, depository, and other banking-related services to other financial institutions nationally.

• Fixed income provides financial services for depository and non-depository institutions through the sale and

distribution of fixed income securities, loan sales, portfolio advisory services, and derivative sales.

• Corporate consists of unallocated corporate expenses, expense on subordinated debt issuances, bank-owned

life insurance (“BOLI”), unallocated interest income associated with excess equity, net impact of raising
incremental capital, revenue and expense associated with deferred compensation plans, funds management,
tax credit investment activities, gains on the extinguishment of debt, acquisition-related costs, and various
charges related to restructuring, repositioning, and efficiency initiatives.

• Non-strategic includes exited businesses and wind-down national consumer lending activities, other
discontinued products, loan portfolios and service lines, and certain charges related to restructuring,
repositioning, and efficiency initiatives.

On October 2, 2015, FHN completed its acquisition of TrustAtlantic Financial Corporation (“TrustAtlantic Financial”
or “TAF”), and its wholly owned bank subsidiary TrustAtlantic Bank (“TAB”), for an aggregate of 5.1 million shares
of FHN common stock and $23.9 million in cash in a transaction valued at $96.7 million. The fair value of the
acquired assets totaled $445.3 million, including $281.9 million in loans. FHN also assumed $344.1 million of TAF
deposits.

On October 17, 2014, First Tennessee Bank National Association (“FTBNA”), a subsidiary of FHN, purchased
thirteen bank branches in Middle and East Tennessee. The fair value of the acquired assets totaled $437.6 million,
including an immaterial amount of loans. FTBNA also assumed $437.2 million of deposits associated with these
branches. FTBNA paid a deposit premium of 3.32 percent.

On June 7, 2013, FTBNA acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed all of the liabilities of Mountain
National Bank (“MNB”) from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), as receiver. The fair value of the
acquired assets totaled $424.4 million, including $215.9 million in loans. FHN assumed $364.1 million of MNB
deposits.

FHN’s operating results include the operating results of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of the acquired
entities subsequent to the acquisition dates. Refer to Note 2 – Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional
information.

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For the purpose of this management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”), earning assets have been expressed as
averages, unless otherwise noted, and loans have been disclosed net of unearned income. The following financial
discussion should be read with the accompanying audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes in this
report.

Non-GAAP Measures

Certain measures are included in the narrative and tables in this MD&A that are “non-GAAP”, meaning (under
U.S. financial reporting rules) they are not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
(“GAAP”) in the U.S. and also are not codified in U.S. banking regulations currently applicable to FHN. Although
other entities may use calculation methods that differ from those used by FHN for non-GAAP measures, FHN’s
management believes such measures are relevant to understanding the capital position or financial results of FHN.
Non-GAAP measures are reported to FHN’s management and Board of Directors through various internal reports.

Presentation of regulatory measures, even those which are not GAAP, provide a meaningful base for comparability
to other financial institutions subject to the same regulations as FHN, as demonstrated by their use by banking
regulators in reviewing capital adequacy of financial institutions. Although not GAAP terms, these regulatory
measures are not considered “non-GAAP” under U.S. financial reporting rules as long as their presentation
conforms to regulatory standards. Regulatory measures used in this MD&A include: tier 1 capital, generally defined
as the sum of core capital (including common equity and instruments that cannot be redeemed at the option of
the holder) adjusted for certain items under risk based capital regulations; common equity tier 1 capital (for
periods subsequent to 2014), generally defined as common equity less goodwill, other intangibles, and certain
other required regulatory deductions; and risk-weighted assets (“RWA”), which is a measure of total on- and off-
balance sheet assets adjusted for credit and market risk, used to determine regulatory capital ratios. The regulatory
common equity tier 1 used in 2015 and later periods is not the same as the non-regulatory, non-GAAP tier 1
common commonly used prior to 2015; comparisons between the two are not meaningful.

The non-GAAP measures presented in this filing are tangible common equity to tangible assets, adjusted tangible
common equity to risk weighted assets, and the tier 1 common capital ratio (for periods prior to 2015). Refer to
Table 34 for a reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP measures and presentation of the most comparable GAAP
items.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This MD&A contains forward-looking statements with respect to FHN’s beliefs, plans, goals, expectations, and
estimates. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not a representation of historical information but
instead pertain to future operations, strategies, financial results, or other developments. The words “believe,”
“expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “should,” “is likely,” “will,” “going forward,” and other expressions that
indicate future events and trends identify forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to
significant business, operational, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are
beyond FHN’s control, and many of which, with respect to future business decisions and actions (including
acquisitions and divestitures), are subject to change. Examples of uncertainties and contingencies include, among
other important factors: global, general and local economic and business conditions, including economic recession
or depression; the stability or volatility of values and activity in the residential housing and commercial real estate
markets; potential requirements for FHN to repurchase, or compensate for losses from, previously sold or
securitized mortgages or securities based on such mortgages; potential claims relating to the foreclosure process;
potential claims relating to participation in government programs, especially lending or other financial services
programs; expectations of and actual timing and amount of interest rate movements, including the slope and
shape of the yield curve, which can have a significant impact on a financial services institution; market and
monetary fluctuations, including fluctuations in mortgage markets; inflation or deflation; customer, investor,
regulatory, and legislative responses to any or all of these conditions; the financial condition of borrowers and other
counterparties; competition within and outside the financial services industry; geopolitical developments including
possible terrorist activity; natural disasters; effectiveness and cost-efficiency of FHN’s hedging practices;

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technological changes; fraud, theft, or other incursions through conventional, electronic, or other means affecting
FHN directly or affecting its customers, business counterparties or competitors; demand for FHN’s product
offerings; new products and services in the industries in which FHN operates; the increasing use of new
technologies to interact with customers and others; and critical accounting estimates. Other factors are those
inherent in originating, selling, servicing, and holding loans and loan-based assets, including prepayment risks,
pricing concessions, fluctuation in U.S. housing and other real estate prices, fluctuation of collateral values, and
changes in customer profiles. Additionally, the actions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the
Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve”), the FDIC, the Financial Industry Regulatory
Authority (“FINRA”), the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“U.S. Treasury”), the Municipal Securities Rulemaking
Board (“MSRB”), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), the Financial Stability Oversight Council
(“Council”), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) and other regulators and agencies;
pending, threatened, or possible future regulatory, administrative, and judicial outcomes, actions, and proceedings;
changes in laws and regulations applicable to FHN; and FHN’s success in executing its business plans and
strategies and managing the risks involved in the foregoing, could cause actual results to differ, perhaps materially,
from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements.

FHN assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements that are made in this Annual Report to
shareholders for the period ended December 31, 2015 of which this MD&A is a part or otherwise from time to
time. Actual results could differ and expectations could change, possibly materially, because of one or more
factors, including those presented in this Forward-Looking Statements section, in other sections of this MD&A, in
other parts of the Annual Report, in the annual report on Form 10-K to which the Annual Report is an exhibit, in
other exhibits to the Form 10-K, and in the documents incorporated into the Form 10-K.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY – 2015 COMPARED TO 2014

FHN reported net income available to common shareholders of $79.7 million or $.34 per diluted share in 2015
compared to $216.3 million or $.91 per diluted share in 2014. The decline in net income available to common
shareholders in 2015 was due to an increase in expenses and lower noninterest income, somewhat offset by an
increase in net interest income and a decline in the provision for loan losses. Reported earnings are significantly
impacted by a number of factors including strategic transactions and initiatives expected to boost growth and
profitability occurring in both 2015 and 2014, the completion of transactions that expedited the wind-down of
legacy businesses, the resolution of certain legal matters, and the economic environment.

During 2015, FHN continued to execute on strategic initiatives by focusing its attention on growing and
strengthening core businesses, reducing risks associated with legacy businesses, and controlling expenses. FHN
further invested in growth markets including Middle Tennessee, the Mid-Atlantic region, and Houston, as well as
FHN’s wealth management business in 2015, leveraging relationships, market knowledge and balance sheet
capacity which led to both loan and deposit growth within the regional bank. Additionally, FHN strengthened its
market share in our Mid-Atlantic region through the acquisition of TAF.

In 2015, FHN reached a settlement with two federal agencies, the department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the
department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General (“HUD”), to settle potential claims
related to FHN’s underwriting and origination of FHA-insured mortgage loans which resulted in a $162.5 million
charge to litigation and regulatory matters. In addition, FHN settled or moved forward with certain other legal
matters which contributed to higher litigation-related loss accruals in 2015 relative to the prior year.

In 2014, FHN also made significant strides on certain legal matters including settlements with the Federal Home
Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”, “Freddie Mac”, or “Freddie”) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency
(“FHFA”). FHN recognized $75.0 million in expense reversals related to agreements reached with insurance
companies for the recovery of expenses FHN incurred in prior years, which favorably impacted expenses in 2014,
offsetting a portion of litigation expenses in the prior year. During 2014, FHN had several other transactions related
to the continued wind-down of legacy businesses that favorably impacted operating results. FHN sold
approximately $315 million in UPB of held-for-sale (“HFS”) mortgage loans, which resulted in the recognition of
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recognized approximately $20 million of previously unrecognized servicing fees in conjunction with transfers of
servicing in 2014 associated with the sales of mortgage servicing rights (“MSR”) in late 2013.

The economy made modest progress in 2015, but the operating environment for the industry remained
challenging. Despite that challenge, both average loans and average core deposits within the regional bank grew 13
percent during 2015, mitigating the impact of the wind-down of the non-strategic loan portfolios. The Federal
Reserve remained cautious during 2015, holding interest rates at historically low levels, but the industry received a
slight boost in December when the target federal funds rate was raised to 50 basis points. Low interest rates
continued to pressure FHN’s net interest margin and net interest income (“NII”) in 2015. However, NII increased
4 percent from the prior year primarily driven by net loan growth.

FHN’s fixed income segment experienced revenue growth in 2015, with average fixed income product daily
revenues increasing to $.8 million from $.7 million in 2014. Expenses within the fixed income segment were higher
in 2015, in part because of higher variable compensation costs, as well as an increase in litigation charges related
to the settlement of a legal matter. Additionally, expenses in 2014 included the benefit of a $47.1 million expense
reversal related to agreements reached with insurance companies for litigation losses and legal fees associated with
a lawsuit FHN settled in 2011.

Capital was strong in 2015, as FHN continued to look for opportunities to repatriate capital to shareholders through
stock repurchases. Despite being limited for much of the year due to restrictions related to the TAF acquisition,
FHN repurchased $28.4 million of shares in 2015 under the current share repurchase authorization compared to
$38.5 million of shares in 2014. Additionally, quarterly dividends increased 20 percent in 2015 to $.06 per share,
and FHN recently announced a 17 percent increase in quarterly dividends in 2016 to $.07 per share. The Basel
III risk-based capital regulations, which increase minimum capital ratio requirements and modify risk-weighting
definitions, became effective for FHN in 2015. Although capital ratios declined relative to 2014 under the new
standard, FHN remains significantly above well capitalized standards.

Asset quality trends were again favorable in 2015 as our bankers continued to focus on high-quality, relationship-
oriented loans. This focus resulted in solid broad-based loan growth across many of our loan portfolios in the
regional bank, replacing run-off of the higher-risk non-strategic loan balances. The allowance for loan losses
declined 10 percent in 2015. Additionally, loan loss provisioning and net charge-offs declined 67 percent and
35 percent, respectively, year-over-year, all reflecting strong credit quality in 2015.

Return on average common equity and return on average assets for 2015 were 3.64 percent and .38 percent,
respectively, compared to 9.83 percent and .98 percent in 2014. The tangible common equity to tangible assets
ratio was 7.82 percent in 2015 compared to 7.90 percent in 2014. Total capital, Tier 1, and Common Equity
Tier 1 ratios were 13.01 percent, 11.79 percent, and 10.45 percent, respectively on December 31, 2015
(calculated under U.S. Basel III capital rules). Total capital and Tier 1 ratios were 16.18 percent and
14.46 percent, respectively on December 31, 2014 (calculated under U.S. Basel I capital rules, and as originally
reported, consistent with regulatory reporting rules which prohibit restatement due to the adoption of new
accounting standards (ASU 2014-01)). Total period-end assets were $26.2 billion on December 31, 2015, a
2 percent increase from $25.7 billion on December 31, 2014. Total period-end equity was $2.6 billion as of
December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

BUSINESS LINE REVIEW

Regional Banking
Pre-tax income within the regional banking segment increased 7 percent in 2015 to $308.7 million from
$288.7 million in 2014. The increase in pre-tax income was driven by higher net interest income which more than
offset increases in expenses and loan loss provisioning and a decline in non-interest income.

Total revenue increased 6 percent to $906.8 million in 2015 from $856.8 million in 2014, driven by an increase in
net interest income (“NII”). The increase in NII was driven by several factors including higher average balances of
loans to mortgage companies and other commercial loan growth, improved deposit pricing, and an increase in loan
fees and cash basis income compared to 2014. These increases were somewhat offset by lower yielding fixed rate

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commercial loans. Noninterest income was $251.6 million in 2015, down 1 percent from 2014 largely driven by
lower brokerage, management fees, and commission income from the Bank’s wealth management group and a
decline in bankcard income, partially offset by an increase in fees from deposit transactions compared to a year
ago. The decrease in brokerage, management fees and commissions was primarily driven by a reduction in annuity
income as a result of a decrease in annuity sales in 2015 compared to the prior year, and also by a shift in
product and fee structures which caused a temporary decline in revenues but should result in revenue streams
over the long term. The decline in bankcard income was due in part to $2.8 million of Visa volume incentives
recognized in 2014, but was somewhat mitigated by higher transaction volume in 2015 relative to the prior year.

Provision expense increased to $34.5 million in 2015 from $29.2 million in 2014. Overall, the performance of the
regional bank portfolio in both years was favorable. The net increase in provision during 2015 was driven by a
number of factors including loan growth within the commercial portfolios, a continued extension of the loss
emergence period (“LEP”) for commercial loans, and provision in 2015 associated with borrower fraud. Provision in
2015 was favorably affected by historically low net charge-offs which continue to drive lower loss rates. Compared
to 2014, provision was lower in the credit card and other portfolio for 2015 as 2014 provision was affected by an
uptick in delinquencies and net charge-offs.

Noninterest expense increased 5 percent to $563.5 million in 2015 from $539.0 million in 2014. The increase in
expense was largely attributable to higher personnel expenses associated with incentives related to loan growth,
strategic hires, and retention efforts in 2015 relative to 2014. Increases in FDIC premiums, legal, and advertising
expenses relative to 2014 also contributed to the increase in expenses in 2015. The increase in FDIC premium
expense from 2014 was due in large part to $3.3 million of FDIC premium refunds recognized in second quarter
2014. Pension, technology and bank operations costs also increased in 2015 compared to 2014. Gains recognized
in third quarter 2015 related to an employee benefit plan amendment mitigated a portion of the increase in
expenses for 2015. Professional fees declined in 2015 relative to the prior year driven by various consulting
projects in 2014, as well as tighter project management and ongoing focus on cost reductions. In addition, lower
contract employment expenses primarily related to technology-related projects in 2014 also offset a portion of the
2015 expense increase.

Fixed Income
Pre-tax income in the fixed income segment was $26.6 million in 2015 compared to $68.6 million in 2014. The
decline in results during 2015 compared to the prior year was primarily driven by an increase in net loss accruals
related to legal matters. During 2015 the fixed income segment recognized $11.8 million of loss accruals related to
legal matters. In 2014, FHN recognized $47.1 million in expense reversals related to agreements reached with
insurance companies for litigation losses and legal fees associated with a lawsuit FHN settled in 2011. Of this
amount $38.6 million was recorded as a reduction to losses from litigation and regulatory matters and $8.5 million
was recorded as a reduction to legal fees.

Fixed income product revenue was $195.9 million in 2015, up from $170.3 million in 2014, as average daily
revenue (“ADR”) increased from $.7 million in 2014 to $.8 million in 2015 reflecting more favorable market
conditions due to increased rate volatility in 2015 relative to the prior year. Other product revenue increased
9 percent to $35.4 million during 2015, primarily driven by increases in fees from derivatives sales and portfolio
advisory services in 2015 compared to 2014.

Noninterest expense was $220.2 million in 2015 compared to $146.8 million in 2014. The increase in expense
during 2015 was largely driven by the increase in net loss accruals and legal expenses previously mentioned, but
was also the result of higher variable compensation expenses connected with the increase in fixed income product
revenue in 2015.

Corporate
The pre-tax loss for the corporate segment was $105.3 million and $88.6 million during 2015 and 2014,
respectively. The decline in results in 2015 relative to 2014 was primarily driven by lower revenue, somewhat offset
by an expense decline.

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Net interest expense increased $17.6 million in 2015 to $71.7 million due to the effect of the third quarter 2014
loan sales on FTP, the fourth quarter 2014 issuance of $400 million of senior notes, and a lower yielding available-
for-sale (“AFS”) securities portfolio. Noninterest income (including securities gain/losses) was $23.3 million in 2015,
down from $27.0 million in 2014. The decrease in noninterest income was largely driven by a decline in securities
gains, decreases in deferred compensation income, and a decline in BOLI income as a result of lower policy
benefits received in 2015 relative to 2014. The decline in securities gains was primarily driven by a $5.6 million
gain associated with the sale of a cost method investment recognized in 2014 compared with a $1.8 million gain
recognized in 2015. Deferred compensation income fluctuates with changes in the market value of the underlying
investments and is mirrored by changes in deferred compensation expense which is included in personnel
expense. These decreases were partially offset by a $5.8 million gain recognized in 2015 on the extinguishment of
junior subordinated notes underlying $200 million of trust preferred debt.

Noninterest expense decreased 7 percent, or $4.5 million, from $61.4 million in 2014 to $56.9 million in 2015.
The decline in noninterest expense was largely the result of a $5.1 million decline in negative valuation
adjustments associated with derivatives related to prior sales of Visa Class B shares and lower occupancy expense
in 2015 primarily related to an efficiency-related lease abandonment expense of $4.7 million that was recognized
in 2014. Additionally, personnel and advertising expenses decreased in 2015 relative to the prior year. The
decrease in personnel expense largely relates to a decline in deferred compensation income which is directionally
consistent with the decline in deferred compensation income mentioned above, but was offset somewhat by higher
incentive compensation and several favorable adjustments recognized in 2014, primarily associated with employee
benefit plans and deferred compensation BOLI benefits. Advertising expense was elevated in 2014 because of
FTBNA’s 150th anniversary celebration campaign. In 2015, FHN recognized $4.9 million of acquisition costs
associated with the TAF acquisition as well as a $2.8 million impairment of a tax credit investment both of which
offset a portion of the expense decline.

Non-Strategic
The non-strategic segment had a pre-tax loss of $121.8 million in 2015 compared to pre-tax income of
$49.6 million in 2014. The decline in pre-tax income during 2015 was the result of an increase in expenses and a
decrease in revenue, somewhat offset by a larger provision credit for loan losses in 2015 compared to 2014.

Total revenue was $65.8 million in 2015 down from $132.7 million in 2014. NII declined 18 percent to
$54.7 million in 2015 from $67.1 million in the prior year, consistent with the run-off of the non-strategic loan
portfolios and the third quarter 2014 sales of mortgage loans HFS. Noninterest income (including securities
gains/losses) decreased $54.6 million from $65.6 million in 2014 to $11.1 million in 2015 driven by a decline in
mortgage banking income. The decrease in mortgage banking income was driven by several transactions
recognized in 2014, including $47.9 million of valuation gains primarily recognized as a result of the sale of
approximately $315 million in unpaid principal balance (“UPB”) of mortgage loans HFS and approximately
$20 million in previously unrecognized servicing fees recognized in conjunction with transfers of servicing in 2014.
Other noninterest income increased in 2015 relative to the prior year due in part to the negative impact of a
$4.2 million loss on the extinguishment of debt associated with the collapse of two HELOC securitization trusts, a
$2.0 million loss on the deconsolidation of a securitization trust, and $3.0 million in securities losses all recognized
in 2014. Other noninterest income included a $2.7 million gain on the sale of a building recognized in 2015.

The provision for loan losses within the non-strategic segment was a provision credit of $25.5 million in 2015
compared to a provision credit of $2.2 million in the prior year. The improvement was largely driven by a decrease
in consumer real estate reserves primarily due to a decline in loan balances from run-off, sustained levels of low
net charge-offs, and continued stabilization/improvement of property values.

Noninterest expense increased to $213.1 million in 2015 from $85.3 million in 2014. The increase in noninterest
expense was primarily due to a $140.4 million net increase in loss accruals related to litigation and regulatory
matters. In 2015 the non-strategic segment had $175.8 million in net loss accruals including $162.5 million of loss
accruals recognized in first quarter 2015 associated with the settlement reached with DOJ/HUD as previously
mentioned. In 2014, FHN recognized $35.4 million of net litigation loss accruals. Additionally, the reversal of
$4.3 million of repurchase and foreclosure provision recognized in 2014 related to the settlement of certain claims,
and an increase in occupancy expense associated with the reduction in sublease income because of the building

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sale previously mentioned contributed to the expense increase. Offsetting a portion of this increase, legal fees
decreased $4.8 million in 2015 relative to 2014. Generally, most other expense categories declined given the
continued wind-down of the legacy businesses.

INCOME STATEMENT REVIEW – 2015 COMPARED TO 2014; 2014 COMPARED TO 2013

Total consolidated revenue was $1.2 billion in 2015 and 2014, as increases in fixed income product revenue, net
interest income, and gains on the extinguishment of debt offset a decline in mortgage banking income relative to
the prior year. Total expenses were $1.1 billion in 2015, up 26 percent from $832.5 million in 2014. The increase
in expenses was primarily due to higher net losses from litigation and regulatory matters and to a lesser extent, an
increase in personnel expenses compared to 2014.

In 2014, total consolidated revenue decreased $44.2 million from 2013 to $1.2 billion, primarily driven by declines
in fixed income product revenue and net interest income, but were partially mitigated by increases in mortgage
banking income. Total expenses declined 28 percent to $832.5 million in 2014 from $1.1 billion in 2013 primarily
driven by declines in the mortgage repurchase provision, net litigation loss accruals, and personnel expenses.

NET INTEREST INCOME
Net interest income increased 4 percent to $653.7 million in 2015 from $627.7 million in 2014. As detailed in
Table 1 – Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income, the increase in NII was the result of loan growth within the
regional bank’s commercial and consumer portfolios, higher average balances of loans to mortgage companies and
an increase in cash basis interest income and loan fees relative to the prior year. These increases were partially
offset by the continued run-off of the non-strategic loan portfolios, lower yielding fixed rate commercial loans, and
the impact on NII from the third quarter 2014 loan sales. Average earning assets increased 7 percent, or
$1.6 billion, from $21.8 billion in 2014 to $23.5 billion in 2015 primarily driven by loan growth within the regional
bank, but was also impacted by higher average balances of excess cash held at the Federal Reserve (“Fed”), an
increase in average fixed income trading securities and a larger securities portfolio, which more than offset
continued run-off of the non-strategic loan portfolios and a decline in average balances of Loans HFS.

Net interest income was $627.7 million in 2014, a 2 percent decline from $637.4 million in 2013. The decline was
primarily attributable to continued run-off of the nonstrategic loan portfolios, lower yielding commercial loans, and
lower balances of loans to mortgage companies. The effects of these were somewhat mitigated by commercial loan
growth, improved deposit pricing, and a larger securities portfolio. In 2014 and 2013 average earning assets were
$21.8 billion as continued run-off on the non-strategic loan portfolios and the resolution of several on-balance
sheet structures were offset by loan growth within the regional bank and an increase in the investment securities
portfolio.

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Table 1 – Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income

(Fully taxable equivalent (“FTE”))
(Dollars in thousands)

Interest income – FTE:
Loans
Loans held-for-sale
Investment securities:

U.S. treasury
U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities
Other

Total investment securities

Trading securities
Other earning assets:
Federal funds sold
Securities purchased under agreements to resell
Interest-bearing deposits with other financial

institutions

Total other earning assets

Total change in interest income – earning assets –

FTE

Interest expense:
Interest-bearing deposits:

Savings
Time deposits
Other interest-bearing deposits

Total interest-bearing core deposits

Certificates of deposit $100,000 and more
Federal funds purchased
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Fixed income trading liabilities
Other short-term borrowings
Term borrowings

Total change in interest expense – interest-bearing

liabilities

Net interest income – FTE

2015 Compared to 2014
Increase / (Decrease) Due to (a)

2014 Compared to 2013
Increase / (Decrease) Due to (a)

Rate (b)

Volume (b)

Total

Rate (b)

Volume (b)

Total

$(11,594)
1,223

$40,633
(6,936)

$29,039
(5,713)

$(18,528)
1,323

$ (7,853)
(3,135)

$(26,381)
(1,812)

16
(3,572)
127
(282)

(3,351)

(1,173)

5
264

187

624

(31)
4,613
(141)
(347)

3,734

4,875

(12)
(170)

608

258

(15)
1,041
(14)
(629)

383

3,702

(7)
94

795

882

(6)
35
375
108

52

1,970

(2)
(579)

43

(336)

(10)
10,640
16
(1,290)

9,816

(4,279)

41
4

237

80

(16)
10,675
391
(1,182)

9,868

(2,309)

39
(575)

280

(256)

$(24,197)

$52,490

$28,293

$(22,695)

$ 1,805

$(20,890)

$ (1,071)
(3,264)
568

$ 1,501
(626)
845

(5,479)

1,105
92
(101)
(1,676)
1,103
4,564

3,432

(713)
(1,037)
(57)
2,262
(1,593)
(748)

$

430
(3,890)
1,413

(2,047)

$ (3,011)
(4,639)
(876)

(10,580)

$ (189)
(2,164)
208

$ (3,200)
(6,803)
(668)

(91)

(10,671)

392
(945)
(158)
586
(490)
3,816

(1,950)
(13)
(251)
2,429
95
5,379

(602)
(410)
(52)
(664)
692
(7,129)

(2,552)
(423)
(303)
1,765
787
(1,750)

$ (3,379)

$ 4,533

$ 1,154

$(10,636)

$ (2,511)

$(13,147)

$27,139

$ (7,743)

(a) The changes in interest due to both rate and volume have been allocated to change due to rate and change due to volume in proportion to

the absolute amounts of the changes in each.

(b) Variances are computed on a line-by-line basis and are non-additive.

For purposes of computing yields and the net interest margin, FHN adjusts net interest income to reflect tax
exempt income on an equivalent pre-tax basis which provides comparability of net interest income arising from
both taxable and tax-exempt sources. The consolidated net interest margin was 2.83 percent in 2015, down from
2.92 percent in 2014. The net interest spread was 2.70 percent in 2015, down 8 basis points from 2.78 percent
in 2014. The decrease in NIM was primarily driven by run-off of the non-strategic loan portfolios, a decline in
yields on fixed rate loan portfolios due to the long-term low interest rate environment, and an increase in average
excess cash held at the Fed during the year. An increase in cash basis interest income and loan fees relative to
2014 positively impacted NIM in 2015, offsetting a portion of the decline.

The consolidated net interest margin was 2.92 percent in 2014 compared to 2.96 percent in 2013. The decline in
NIM in 2014 compared to 2013 was driven by lower yielding commercial loans and run-off of the non-strategic
loan portfolios, partially offset by lower funding costs.

The activity levels and related funding for FHN’s fixed income activities affect the net interest margin. Generally,
fixed income activities compress the margin, especially when there are elevated levels of trading inventory, because
of the strategy to reduce market risk by economically hedging a portion of its inventory on the balance sheet. As a
result, FHN’s consolidated margin cannot be readily compared to that of other bank holding companies. Table 2
details the computation of the net interest margin for the past three years.

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Assets:
Earning assets:
Loans, net of unearned income:

Commercial loans
Retail loans

Total loans, net of unearned income

Loans held-for-sale (a)
Investment securities:
U.S. treasuries (b)
U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities (c)
Other

Total investment securities

Trading securities
Other earning assets:
Federal funds sold
Securities purchased under agreements to resell (d)
Interest bearing cash

Total other earning assets

Interest income / total earning assets

Liabilities:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits:

Savings
Other interest-bearing deposits
Time deposits (e)

Total interest-bearing core deposits

Certificates of deposit $100,000 and more (f)

Federal funds purchased
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Fixed income trading liabilities
Other short-term borrowings
Term borrowings (g)

Interest expense / total interest-bearing liabilities

Net interest spread
Effect of interest-free sources used to fund earning assets

Net interest margin (h)

90155

2015

2014

2013

3.51%
3.96

3.56%
4.01

3.68%
4.10

3.67

4.23

0.97
2.46
3.56
4.08

2.54

2.81

1.01
(0.12)
0.25

0.10

3.74

3.77

0.06
2.57
2.72
4.23

2.64

2.93

1.00
(0.15)
0.22

0.06

3.86

3.40

0.08
2.56
0.59
4.19

2.64

2.80

1.00
(0.06)
0.22

0.08

3.19%

3.29%

3.40%

0.16%
0.09
0.66

0.17

0.89

0.26
0.06
2.18
0.67
2.47

0.49

2.70%
0.13

2.83%

0.18%
0.08
1.07

0.21

0.63

0.25
0.08
2.43
0.30
2.17

0.51

2.78%
0.14

2.92%

0.22%
0.10
1.59

0.31

1.01

0.25
0.14
2.05
0.27
1.87

0.57

2.83%
0.13

2.96%

(a) 2015 increase driven by sales of certain lower-yielding loans in third quarter 2014.
(b) 2015 increase driven by the maturity of lower-yielding US Treasury Bills in third quarter 2014.
(c) 2015 and 2014 increase driven by the yield on a held-to-maturity (“HTM”) municipal bond.
(d) Driven by negative market rates on reverse repurchase agreements.
(e) 2015 rate includes the effect of amortizing the premium valuation adjustment for time deposits related to acquisitions.
(f) 2014 rate includes the effect of amortizing the premium valuation adjustment for time deposits related to acquisitions.
(g) 2015 increase driven by the issuance of $400 million of senior notes in fourth quarter 2014.
(h) Calculated using total net interest income adjusted for FTE assuming a statutory federal income tax rate of 35 percent and, where

applicable, state income taxes.

FHN’s net interest margin is impacted by balance sheet factors such as interest-bearing cash levels, deposit
balances, trading inventory, commercial loan volume, loan fees, cash basis income, and the potential rise in short
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benefit to NIM will be dependent on the extent of Fed interest rate increases, as well as levels of interest bearing
cash and trading inventory balances.

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
The provision for loan losses is the charge to earnings that management determines to be necessary to maintain
the ALLL at a sufficient level reflecting management’s estimate of probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio.
The provision for loan losses was $9.0 million in 2015 compared to $27.0 million in 2014 and $55.0 million in
2013. During 2015 and 2014, FHN experienced continued overall improvement in the loan portfolio which resulted
in declines of 10 percent and 8 percent in the allowance for loan losses, respectively. Additionally, net charge-offs
declined 35 percent and 38 percent, respectively, during 2015 and 2014 relative to the prior years. For additional
information about the provision for loan losses refer to the Regional Banking and Non-Strategic sections of the
Business Line Review section in this MD&A. For additional information about general asset quality trends refer to
Asset Quality – Trend Analysis of 2015 Compared to 2014 in this MD&A.

NONINTEREST INCOME
Noninterest income (including securities gains/(losses)) was $517.3 million in 2015 compared to $550.0 million in
2014 and $584.6 million in 2013. In 2015 noninterest income was 44 percent of total revenue compared to
47 percent and 48 percent of total revenue in 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decline in noninterest income in
2015 relative to 2014 was primarily driven by a decrease in mortgage banking income, but was partially mitigated
by increases in fixed income sales revenue and gains on the extinguishment of debt. The decrease in noninterest
income in 2014 relative to 2013 largely resulted from a decrease in fixed income sales revenue partially offset by
an increase in mortgage banking income. FHN’s noninterest income for the last three years is provided in Table 3.
The following discussion provides additional information about various line items reported in the following table.

Table 3 – Noninterest Income

(Dollars in thousands)

2015

2014

2013

15/14

15/13

Compound
Annual Growth
Rates

Noninterest income:
Fixed income
Deposit transactions and cash management
Brokerage, management fees and commissions
Trust services and investment management
Bankcard income
Bank-owned life insurance
Other service charges
Mortgage banking
Insurance commissions
Debt securities gains/(losses), net
Equity securities gains/(losses), net
Gain on divestitures
All other income and commissions:

ATM interchange fees
Electronic banking fees
Gain/(loss) on extinguishment of debt
Letter of credit fees
Deferred compensation (a)
Other

$231,337
112,843
46,496
27,577
22,238
14,726
11,610
3,870
2,627
1,836
(458)
-

$200,595
111,951
49,099
27,777
23,697
16,394
11,882
71,257
2,257
-
2,872
-

$272,364
114,383
42,261
26,523
20,482
16,614
13,440
33,275
3,023
(451)
2,211
111

11,917
5,840
5,793
4,621
(1,369)
15,821
42,623
$517,325

10,943
6,190
(4,166)
4,864
2,042
12,390
32,263
$550,044

10,412
6,289
-
5,081
4,685
13,874
40,341
$584,577

15%
1%
(5)%
(1)%
(6)%
(10)%
(2)%
(95)%
16%
NM
NM
NM

9%
(6)%

NM

(5)%

NM
28%
32%
(6)%

(8)%
(1)%
5%
2%
4%
(6)%
(7)%
(66)%
(7)%

NM
NM
NM

7%
(4)%

NM

(5)%

NM

7%
3%
(6)%

Total all other income and commissions
Total noninterest income
NM - not meaningful
(a) Deferred compensation market value adjustments are mirrored by adjustments to employee compensation, incentives and benefits expense.

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Fixed Income Noninterest Income
The major component of fixed income revenue is generated from the purchase and sale of fixed income securities
as both principal and agent. Other noninterest revenues consist principally of fees from loan sales, portfolio
advisory services, and derivative sales. Securities inventory positions are procured for distribution to customers by
the sales staff. Fixed income noninterest income increased 15 percent in 2015 to $231.3 million from
$200.6 million in 2014, reflecting more favorable market conditions due to increased rate volatility in 2015 relative
to 2014. Revenue from other products increased $5.2 million to $35.5 million in 2015, largely driven by increases
in fees from derivative sales and portfolio advisory services.

Fixed income noninterest income was $200.6 million in 2014, down from $272.4 million in 2013, reflecting less
favorable market conditions in 2014 relative to 2013 due to low rates, low market volatility and uncertainty around
the Fed’s monetary policy. Other noninterest revenue decreased $10.2 million to $30.3 million in 2014. The
decline in other noninterest revenue was largely due to $3.5 million of gains recognized in 2013 within the non-
strategic segment from the reversal of previously established LOCOM valuation adjustments associated with TRUP
loan payoffs, as well as decreases in revenues from derivative sales and loan trading and related activities in 2014
relative to 2013.

Table 4 – Fixed Income Noninterest Income

Compound
Annual Growth
Rates

(Dollars in thousands)

2015

2014

2013

15/14

15/13

Noninterest income:
Fixed income
Other noninterest revenue
Total fixed income noninterest income

$195,877
35,460
$231,337

$170,317
30,278
$200,595

$231,853
40,511
$272,364

15%
17%
15%

(8)%
(6)%
(8)%

Deposit Transactions and Cash Management
Fees from deposit transactions and cash management include fees for services related to retail and commercial
deposit products (such as service charges on checking accounts), cash management products and services such as
electronic transaction processing (Automated Clearing House and Electronic Data Interchange), account reconciliation
services, cash vault services, lockbox processing, and information reporting to large corporate clients. Deposit
transactions and cash management income increased to $112.8 million in 2015 from $112.0 million in 2014.

In 2014, deposit transactions and cash management income declined 2 percent to $112.0 million from
$114.4 million in 2013. The decrease was primarily the result of lower cash management fees on commercial
products due to price reductions and discounting resulting from increased market competitive price pressure and
overall lower managed balances between 2014 and 2013.

Brokerage, Management Fees and Commissions
Brokerage, management fees and commissions include fees for portfolio management, trade commission, and
annuity and mutual funds sales. Noninterest income from brokerage and management fees decreased 5 percent to
$46.5 million in 2015 from $49.1 million in 2014. The decline in income was primarily driven by a reduction in
annuity income as a result of lower annuity sales in 2015 compared to the prior year. The decline was also
affected by a shift in product and fee structures which caused a temporary decrease in revenues but should result
in revenue streams over the long term. Noninterest income from brokerage and management fees increased 16
percent, or $6.8 million, in 2014 relative to 2013 due in large part to FHN’s strategic focus on growing these
businesses with new products and offerings, an expanded sales force, and a refined advisory team strategy.

Trust Services
Trust services and investment management fees include investment management, personal trust, employee
benefits, and custodial trust services, and are primarily influenced by equity and fixed income market activity.
Noninterest income from trust services and investment management was relatively flat in 2015 at $27.6 million. In

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2014, noninterest income from trust services and investment management increased 5 percent to $27.8 million
from $26.5 million in 2013. The increase in trust services and investment management revenue in 2014 relative to
2013 was primarily due to improved market conditions and strong new account activity in Trust, FTB Advisory, and
Retirement Services.

Bankcard Income
Bankcard income is derived from fees charged for processing and supporting credit card transactions including
interchange, late charges, membership fees, miscellaneous merchant fees, cash advance fees, currency conversion
fees, and research fees. Bankcard income was $22.2 million in 2015 compared to $23.7 million and $20.5 million
in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Bankcard income in 2014 included $2.8 million of Visa volume incentives.

Bank Owned Life Insurance
BOLI income was $14.7 million in 2015 compared to $16.4 million and $16.6 million in 2014 and 2013,
respectively, reflecting lower policy benefits in 2015 compared to 2014 and 2013.

Other Service Charges
Income from other service charges includes international income (foreign exchange and wire transfer fees), other
retail fees, check order income, and other service charges including check cashing, safe deposit, wire transfers,
and money orders. Income from other service charges decreased to $11.6 million in 2015 from $11.9 million and
$13.4 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Mortgage Banking Noninterest Income
Mortgage banking income has been primarily comprised of servicing income related to legacy mortgage banking
operations and fair value adjustments to the mortgage warehouse. Servicing income, which includes fees for
servicing mortgage loans, changes in the value of servicing assets, results of hedging servicing assets, and the
negative impact of runoff on the value of MSR, historically was the largest component of mortgage banking
income. In 2014 and 2013, FHN sold substantially all remaining legacy mortgage servicing, which resulted in
substantially diminished fees from mortgage servicing after the sales. Mortgage banking income was $3.9 million in
2015, compared to $71.3 million in 2014 and $33.3 million in 2013.

The decrease in mortgage banking income during 2015 relative to 2014 was the result of several transactions
recognized in 2014 that positively impacted mortgage banking income in that year, including $39.7 million of gains
on the sales of approximately $315 million in UPB of HFS mortgage loans in third quarter 2014, the receipt of
approximately $20 million in previously unrecognized servicing fees in conjunction with servicing sales, and a larger
positive mortgage warehouse valuation adjustment in 2014 due to positive fair value adjustments that reflected new
information on market pricing for similar assets primarily related to the non-performing portion of the HFS portfolio.

The increase in mortgage banking income during 2014 relative to 2013 was primarily due to valuation gains
related to the sale of HFS mortgage loans previously mentioned. Total servicing income was $20.8 million in 2014
down from $39.1 million in 2013 because of lower servicing fees due to the 2013 and 2014 MSR sales. The
decrease was partially offset by the receipt of approximately $20 million of previously unrecognized servicing fees
previously mentioned. During 2013, total servicing income was $39.1 million and was comprised of $41.9 million
in servicing fees and $18.1 million of net hedging results, and was partially offset by the negative impact of run-off
on the value of MSR. Other mortgage banking income in 2014 included a $2.0 million loss associated with the
deconsolidation of a securitization trust. 2013 included a $2.2 million charge associated with estimated costs for
obligations related to the agreement to sell mortgage servicing. The following table shows a detail of FHN’s
mortgage banking income for the years ending December 31, 2014 and 2013. 2015 information has been omitted
from the table due to immateriality.

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Table 5 – Mortgage Banking Noninterest Income

Noninterest income (thousands):
Origination income
Mortgage warehouse valuation (a)
Servicing income/(expense):

Servicing fees
Change in MSR value – runoff
Net hedging results (b)

Total servicing income

Other (c)

Total mortgage banking noninterest income

Compound
Annual Growth
Rates

2014

2013

14/13

$

-
51,785

$

771
(4,355)

21,082
(833)
528
20,777
(1,305)
$71,257

41,905
(20,937)
18,083
39,051
(2,192)
$ 33,275

NM
NM

(50)%
96%
(97)%
(47)%
40%
NM

Mortgage banking statistics (millions):
Servicing portfolio – owned (first lien mortgage loans) (d)
NM - not meaningful
(a) 2014 includes $39.7 million in gains on the sale of HFS mortgage loans and $8.2 million of positive Fair Value adjustments primarily related

$ 8,512

(99)%

83

$

to the non-performing portion of the HFS portfolio.

(b) 2013 includes an increase in net hedging results reflecting the terms of the mortgage servicing sale agreement.
(c) 2014 includes a $2.0 million loss associated with the deconsolidation of a securitization trust. 2013 includes a negative adjustment as a

result of estimated costs for obligations associated with the agreement to sell servicing.
(d) Excludes foreclosed assets. Substantially all mortgage servicing was sold in January 2014.

Securities Gains/Losses
In 2015, FHN recognized net securities gains of $1.4 million compared to $2.9 million and $1.8 million in 2014
and 2013, respectively. The 2015 net gain was largely driven by a $1.8 million gain from an exchange of AFS debt
securities, partially offset by $.7 million of other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) adjustments. The 2014 net
gain was primarily the result of a $5.6 million gain on the sale of a cost method investment partially offset by
$2.0 million of negative fair value adjustments and a $.9 million loss on the sale of an investment. The 2013 net
gain was primarily the result of a $3.3 million gain on the sale of a cost method investment, partially offset by a
$1.1 million OTTI adjustment.

Insurance Commissions
Insurance commissions are derived from the sale of insurance products, including acting as an independent agent
to provide life, long-term care, and disability insurance. Noninterest income from insurance commissions was
$2.6 million in 2015, $2.3 million in 2014 and $3.0 million in 2013.

Other Noninterest Income
Other income includes revenues from ATM and interchange fees, electronic banking fees, revenue related to
deferred compensation plans (which are mirrored by changes in noninterest expense), gains/(losses) from the
extinguishment of debt and various other fees.

All other income and commissions increased $10.4 million to $42.6 million in 2015 primarily due to a $5.8 million
gain on the extinguishment of junior subordinated notes underlying $200 million of trust preferred debt and a
$4.4 million loss recognized in 2014 on the extinguishment of debt associated with the collapse of two HELOC
securitization trusts. These increases were somewhat offset by a decline in deferred compensation income, which
is driven by changes in the market balance of the underlying investments.

Other income decreased $8.1 million from 2013 to $32.3 million in 2014 primarily driven by the $4.2 million loss
on the extinguishment of debt associated with the collapse of two HELOC securitization trusts previously mentioned
and a $2.6 million decrease in deferred compensation income relative to 2013.

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NONINTEREST EXPENSE
Total noninterest expense increased 27 percent, or $221.3 million, to $1.1 billion in 2015, primarily driven by
increases in net litigation and regulatory loss accruals coupled with an increase in personnel expenses relative to
the prior year. Total noninterest expense decreased 28 percent or $316.0 million to $832.5 million in 2014 from
$1.1 billion in 2013, largely driven by declines in expenses associated with the repurchase and foreclosure
provision, litigation expenses, and personnel expenses. Table 6 provides noninterest expense detail by category for
the last three years with growth rates.

Table 6 – Noninterest Expense

(Dollars in thousands)

2015

2014

2013

Compound
Annual Growth
Rates

15/14

15/13

Noninterest expense:
Employee compensation, incentives and benefits
Occupancy
Computer software
Operations services
Equipment rentals, depreciation, and maintenance
Advertising and public relations
Professional fees
FDIC premium expense
Legal fees
Communications and courier
Contract employment and outsourcing
Other insurance and taxes
Amortization of intangible assets
Foreclosed real estate
Repurchase and foreclosure provision
All other expense:

$ 511,633
51,117
44,724
39,261
30,864
19,187
18,922
18,027
16,287
15,820
14,494
12,941
5,253
2,104
-

$478,159
54,018
42,931
35,247
29,964
18,683
23,298
11,464
20,907
16,074
19,420
12,900
4,170
2,503
(4,300)

Litigation and regulatory matters
Travel and entertainment
Employee training and dues
Customer relations
Tax credit investments
Supplies
Miscellaneous loan costs
Other

187,607
9,590
5,390
5,382
4,582
3,827
2,656
34,123
253,157
$1,053,791

(2,720)
9,095
4,518
5,726
2,087
3,745
2,690
41,952
67,093
$832,531

Total all other expense
Total noninterest expense
Certain previously reported amount have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.
NM - not meaningful
* Amount is less than one percent.

$ 529,041
50,565
40,327
35,215
31,738
18,239
23,454
20,156
29,905
17,958
35,920
12,598
3,912
4,299
170,000

63,654
8,959
5,054
4,916
2,021
3,800
4,209
32,579
125,192
$1,148,519

7% (2)%
(5)% 1%
5%
4%
6%
11%
3% (1)%
3%
3%
(19)% (10)%
57% (5)%
(22)% (26)%
(2)% (6)%
(25)% (36)%
1%
26% 16%
(16)% (30)%
NM

NM

*

NM

NM

72%
3%
5%
19%
3%
(6)% 5%
51%
*

2%
(1)% (21)%
(19)% 2%
NM
42%
27% (4)%

Employee Compensation, Incentives, and Benefits
Employee compensation, incentives, and benefits (personnel expense), which is generally the largest component of
noninterest expense, increased 7 percent, or $33.5 million, to $511.6 million in 2015 from $478.2 million in 2014.
The increase in personnel expense was driven by increases in variable compensation associated with higher fixed
income product sales revenue within FHN’s fixed income operating segment relative to 2014 and higher incentive
expense associated with loan growth, strategic hires, and retention within the regional bank. Additionally, higher
pension-related costs contributed to the increase in personnel expenses during 2015, as well as several favorable
adjustments recognized during 2014 related to employee performance equity awards, employee benefit plans, and
deferred compensation BOLI benefits resulting in lower personnel expense in 2014. The increase in pension-related
expenses was driven by an increase in the pension liability as a result of a decline in the discount rate and new
life expectancy tables used at the December 31, 2014 measurement date. These increases were offset somewhat

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by an $8.3 million gain recognized during third quarter 2015 related to an amendment of certain employee benefit
plans and lower deferred compensation expenses relative to 2014.

Personnel expense decreased 10 percent or $50.9 million to $478.2 million in 2014 from $529.0 million in 2013.
The decline in personnel expense was largely driven by a decline in variable compensation associated with lower
fixed income product sales revenue within FHN’s fixed income operating segment in 2014. Additionally, lower
pension-related expenses, deferred compensation expense and several small favorable adjustments related to
employee performance equity awards, employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation BOLI benefits in 2014
also contributed to the decline in personnel expense from 2013.

Occupancy
Occupancy expense decreased 5 percent, or $2.9 million, to $51.1 million in 2015 driven by $4.7 million of lease
abandonment expense recognized in 2014 related to efficiency initiatives. This decrease was somewhat offset by
lower sublease income received in 2015 relative to the prior year as a result of the sale of a building in second
quarter 2015. During 2014, occupancy expense increased $3.5 million to $54.0 million from $50.6 million in
2013, which was largely the result of the 2014 lease abandonment expense previously mentioned.

Computer Software
Computer software expense was $44.7 million, $42.9 million, and $40.3 million in 2015, 2014, and 2013. The
increase in computer software expense is the result of FHN’s focus on technology-related projects.

Operations Services
Operations services expense increased 11 percent, or $4.0 million, to $39.3 million in 2015, primarily driven by an
increase in third party fees and expenses associated with the TAF acquisition. Expenses associated with operations
services were flat between 2014 and 2013 at $35.2 million.

Professional Fees
Professional fees decreased $4.4 million to $18.9 million in 2015. The decline in professional fees is related to
various consulting projects in 2014 and 2013 compared to 2015, as well as tighter project management and
ongoing focus on cost reductions. Professional fees were $23.3 million and $23.5 million in 2014 and 2013,
respectively.

FDIC Premium Expense
FDIC premium expense was $18.0 million in 2015, compared to $11.5 million and $20.2 million in 2014 and
2013, respectively. 2014 FDIC premium expense includes the receipt of $3.3 million of FDIC premium refunds.

Legal Fees
Legal fees decreased from $20.9 million in 2014 to $16.3 million in 2015 driven by a reduction in costs related to
litigation matters in 2015 relative to the prior year. Legal fees in 2014 included an $8.5 million expense recovery
related to a legal matter. Legal fees decreased $9.0 million from $29.9 million in 2013 to $20.9 million in 2014
primarily driven by the legal fee expense recovery.

Contract Employment and Outsourcing
Expenses associated with contract employment and outsourcing decreased $4.9 million to $14.5 million in 2015
primarily driven by elevated expenses in 2014 related to technology-related projects within the regional bank.
Contract employment and outsourcing expenses decreased 46 percent or $16.5 million, to $19.4 million in 2014
from $35.9 million in 2013 due to lower mortgage subservicing costs associated with the sales of servicing, but
partially offset by increases in contract employment associated with technology-related projects within the regional
bank.

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Repurchase and Foreclosure Provision
No repurchase and foreclosure provision expense was recorded in 2015. During 2014, FHN recorded a
$4.3 million reversal of repurchase and foreclosure provision related to the settlement of certain repurchase claims.
In 2013, FHN recognized $170.0 million of repurchase and foreclosure provision expense stemming from the
resolution of certain legacy representations and warranty mortgage loan repurchase obligations to government-
sponsored entities.

Other Noninterest Expense
All other expenses were $253.2 million in 2015 compared to $67.1 million in 2014. The increase in expense
between 2015 and 2014 was primarily the result of a $190.3 million increase in net loss accruals related to legal
matters. Losses from litigation and regulatory matters were $187.6 million in 2015 and primarily relate to
$162.5 million of loss accruals recognized in first quarter 2015 associated with the settlement of potential claims
related to FHN’s underwriting and origination of FHA-insured mortgage loans and $25.1 million of other loss
accruals recognized in 2015. During 2014, FHN recognized $110.9 million of loss accruals related to legal matters,
which were more than offset by $113.6 million of expense reversals associated with agreements with insurance
companies for the recovery of expenses FHN incurred related to litigation losses in previous periods. During 2015,
FHN recognized a $2.8 million impairment of a tax credit investment. However, these expense increases were
somewhat offset by a $5.1 million decrease in negative valuation adjustments associated with the derivatives
related to prior sales of Visa Class B shares.

All other expenses were $67.1 million and $125.2 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decrease in all
other expense was primarily due to a $66.4 million net decline in losses from litigation and regulatory matters as
$113.6 million of expense reversals recognized in 2014 more than offset a $47.2 million net increase in loss
accruals. In 2014, other expenses include $5.9 million of negative valuation adjustments associated with the
derivatives related to prior sales of Visa Class B shares compared to $1.9 million in 2013.

INCOME TAXES
FHN recorded an income tax provision of $10.9 million in 2015, compared to an income tax provision of
$84.2 million in 2014. The effective tax rates for 2015 and 2014 were approximately 10 percent and 26 percent,
respectively. Since pre-tax income is the most important component in determining the effective tax rate, the
comparison of the tax rate from period to period, by itself, will not provide meaningful information unless pre-tax
income is fairly consistent. The company’s effective tax rate is favorably affected by recurring items such as bank-
owned life insurance, tax-exempt income, and credits and other tax benefits from affordable housing investments.
The company’s effective tax rate also may be affected by items that may occur in any given period but are not
consistent from period to period, such as changes in the deferred tax asset valuation allowance and changes in
unrecognized tax benefits.

A deferred tax asset (“DTA”) or deferred tax liability (“DTL”) is recognized for the tax consequences of temporary
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities.
The tax consequence is calculated by applying enacted statutory tax rates, applicable to future years, to these
temporary differences. As of December 31, 2015, FHN’s gross DTA (net of a valuation allowance) and gross DTL
were $352.6 million and $93.3 million, respectively, resulting in a net DTA of $259.3 million at December 31,
2015, compared with $260.6 million at December 31, 2014.

In order to support the recognition of the DTA, FHN’s management must conclude that the realization of the DTA
is more likely than not. FHN evaluates the likelihood of realization of the DTA based on both positive and negative
evidence available at the time, including (as appropriate) scheduled reversals of DTLs, projected future taxable
income, tax planning strategies, and recent financial performance. Realization is dependent on generating sufficient
taxable income prior to the expiration of the carryforwards attributable to the DTA. In projecting future taxable
income, FHN incorporates assumptions including the amount of future state and federal pretax operating income,
the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies.
These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income and are consistent
with the plans and estimates used to manage the underlying business.

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As of December 31, 2015, FHN had federal tax credit carryforwards which will expire in varying amounts between
2030 and 2035, state income tax net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards which will expire in varying amounts
between 2016 and 2035, and federal capital loss carryforwards, which will expire in 2017. As of December 31,
2015 and 2014, FHN established a valuation allowance of $.3 million and $.1 million, respectively, against its state
NOL carryforwards and $40.5 million and $44.4 million, respectively, against its capital loss carryforwards.
Management believes it is more likely than not that the benefit of the capital loss carryover to 2016 will not be
realized because there is uncertainty as to whether FHN will generate capital gains over the five year carryforward
period. FHN’s DTA after valuation allowance was $352.6 million and $346.6 million as of December 31, 2015 and
2014, respectively. Based on current analysis, FHN believes that its ability to realize the remaining DTA is more
likely than not. FHN monitors its DTA and the need for a valuation allowance on a quarterly basis. A significant
adverse change in FHN’s taxable earnings outlook could result in the need for further valuation allowances. In the
event FHN is able to determine that the deferred tax assets are realizable in the future in excess of their net
recorded amount, FHN would make an adjustment to the valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision
for income taxes.

Changes in tax laws and rates could also affect recorded DTAs and DTLs in the future. Management is not aware
of the enactment of any such changes that would have a material effect on the company’s results of operations,
cash flows or financial position.

FHN and its eligible subsidiaries are included in a consolidated federal income tax return. FHN files separate
returns for subsidiaries that are not eligible to be included in a consolidated federal income tax return. Based on
the laws of the applicable states where it conducts business operations, FHN either files consolidated, combined,
or separate returns. With few exceptions, FHN is no longer subject to federal or state and local tax examinations
by tax authorities for years before 2012. FHN is currently under audit in several states.

See also Note 15 – Income Taxes for additional information.

STATEMENT OF CONDITION REVIEW – 2015 COMPARED TO 2014

Total period-end assets increased 2 percent to $26.2 billion on December 31, 2015, from $25.7 billion on
December 31, 2014. Average assets increased to $25.6 billion in 2015 from $24.0 billion in 2014. The increase in
average assets compared to 2014 is primarily attributable to increases in loan balances and other earning assets,
somewhat offset by a decline in loans HFS. The increase in period-end assets relative to December 31, 2014 was
primarily driven by increases in loan balances and a larger securities portfolio, somewhat offset by declines in
interest bearing cash and trading securities.

EARNING ASSETS
Earning assets consist of loans, investment securities, other earning assets such as trading securities, interest-
bearing cash, and loans HFS. Average earning assets increased to $23.5 billion in 2015 from $21.8 billion in
2014. A more detailed discussion of the major line items follows.

Loans
Period-end loans increased to $17.7 billion as of December 31, 2015 from $16.2 billion on December 31, 2014.
Average loans for 2015 were $16.6 billion compared to $15.5 billion for 2014. The increase in average and period-
end loan balances was primarily due to loan growth within the regional bank’s commercial portfolios and also loans
added through the TAF acquisition in fourth quarter 2015, partially offset by balance declines within FHN’s run-off
portfolios within the non-strategic segment.

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Table 7 – Average Loans

(Dollars in thousands)

2015

Percent
of Total

2015
Growth
Rate

Percent
of Total

2014
Growth
Rate

2014

Percent
of Total

2013
Growth
Rate

2013

Commercial:

Commercial, financial,

and industrial

Commercial real estate

Total commercial

Retail:

Consumer real estate (a)
Permanent mortgage (b)
Credit card and other

Total retail

Total loans, net of

unearned

$ 9,477,376
1,425,813

10,903,189

4,879,083
489,190
352,977

5,721,250

57%
9

16% $ 8,156,750
1,223,487
17

52%
8

66

29
3
2

34

16

9,380,237

(6)
(18)
1

(7)

5,198,304
594,450
347,981

6,140,735

60

34
4
2

40

2% $ 7,972,875
1,170,618
5

3

9,143,493

(6)
(20)
11

(7)

5,526,386
742,793
313,702

6,582,881

51%
7

*
(10)%

58

35
5
2

42

(2)

(5)
(7)
12

(5)

$16,624,439

100%

7% $15,520,972

100%

(1)% $15,726,374

100%

(3)%

* Amount is less than one percent.
(a) 2015, 2014, and 2013 include $65.6 million, $140.7 million, and $369.3 million of restricted and secured real estate loans, respectively.
(b) 2014 and 2013 include $.4 million, and $12.4 million of restricted and secured real estate loans, respectively.

C&I loans are the largest component of the commercial portfolio comprising 87 percent of average commercial
loans in 2015 and 2014. C&I loans increased 16 percent, or $1.3 billion, from 2014 due to an increase in the
average balance of loans to mortgage companies coupled with net loan growth within several of the regional bank’s
portfolios including general commercial, private client, and asset-based lending. Commercial real estate loans
increased 17 percent or $202.3 million to $1.4 billion in 2015 because of growth in expansion markets and
opportunities with new and existing customers within the regional bank.

Average retail loans declined 7 percent, or $419.5 million, from a year ago to $5.7 billion in 2015. The consumer
real estate portfolio (home equity lines and installment loans) declined $319.2 million, to $4.9 billion as the
continued wind-down of portfolios within the non-strategic segment outpaced a $181.3 million increase in real
estate installment loans from new originations within the regional bank. The permanent mortgage portfolio declined
$105.3 million to $489.2 million in 2015 largely driven by run-off of legacy assets. Credit Card and Other
increased slightly to $353.0 million in 2015.

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Table 8 – Contractual Maturities of Commercial Loans on December 31, 2015

(Period-end)
(Dollars in thousands)

Commercial, financial, and industrial
Commercial real estate

Total commercial loans

For maturities over one year:
Interest rates - floating
Interest rates - fixed

Total maturities over one year

Within 1 Year

After 1 Year
Within 5 Years

After 5 Years

Total

$4,100,597
434,883

$4,864,254
1,026,540

$1,471,539
213,512

$10,436,390
1,674,935

$4,535,480

$5,890,794

$1,685,051

$12,111,325

$4,651,527
1,239,267

$ 998,427
686,624

$ 5,649,954
1,925,891

$5,890,794

$1,685,051

$ 7,575,845

Because of various factors, the contractual maturities of consumer loans are not indicative of the actual lives of
such loans. A significant component of FHN’s loan portfolio consists of consumer real estate loans – a majority of
which are home equity lines of credit and home equity installment loans. Typical home equity lines originated by
FHN are variable rate 5/15, 10/10, or 10/20 lines. In a 5/15 line, a borrower may draw on the loan for 5 years
and pay interest only during that period (“the draw period”), and for the next 15 years the customer pays principal
and interest and may no longer draw on that line. A 10/10 loan has a 10 year draw period followed by a 10-year
principal-and-interest period and a 10/20 loan has a 10 year draw period followed by a 20-year principal-and-
interest period. Therefore, the contractual maturity for 5/15 and 10/10 home equity lines is 20 years and the
contractual maturity for 10/20 home equity lines is 30 years. Numerous factors can contribute to the actual life of
a home equity line or installment loan as the prepayment rates for these portfolios typically do not trend consistent
with contractual maturities. In normalized market conditions, the average life of home equity line and installment
loan portfolios is significantly less than the contractual period as indicated by historical trends. More recent
indicators suggest that the average life of these portfolios could be longer when compared to that observed in
normalized market conditions. This could be attributed to the limited availability of new credit in the marketplace,
historically weak performance of the housing market, and a historically low interest rate environment. However, the
actual average life of home equity lines and loans is difficult to predict and changes in any of these factors could
result in changes in projections of average lives.

Investment Securities
FHN’s investment portfolio consists principally of debt securities including government agency issued mortgage-
backed securities (“MBS”) and government agency issued collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMO”),
substantially all of which are classified as available-for-sale (“AFS”). FHN utilizes the securities portfolio as a source
of income, liquidity and collateral for repurchase agreements, for public funds, and as a tool for managing risk of
interest rate movements. Table 9 shows information pertaining to the composition, yields, and contractual
maturities of the investment securities portfolio. Period-end investment securities increased 11 percent from
$3.6 billion on December 31, 2014 to $3.9 billion on December 31, 2015. Average investment securities were
$3.7 billion in 2015 and $3.6 billion in 2014, representing 16 percent of earning assets in 2015 and 2014. The
amount of securities purchased for the investment portfolio is largely driven by the desire to protect the value of
non-rate sensitive liabilities and equity and maximize yield on FHN’s excess liquidity without negatively affecting
future yields while operating in this historically low interest rate environment.

Government agency issued MBS and CMO, and other agencies averaged $3.5 billion and $3.3 billion in 2015 and
2014, respectively. U.S. treasury securities and municipal bonds averaged $13.2 million in 2015 compared to
$44.7 million in 2014. Investments in equity securities averaged $183.6 million in 2015 compared with
$191.9 million in 2014. A majority of the equity security balances include restricted investments in the Federal
Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) which averaged over $150 million and
$160 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively. On December 31, 2015, AFS investment securities had $5.5 million
of net unrealized gains that resulted in an increase in shareholders’ equity of $3.4 million, net of $2.1 million of
deferred tax benefits. See Note 3 – Investment Securities for additional detail.

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Table 9 – Contractual Maturities of Investment Securities on December 31, 2015 (Amortized Cost)

(Period-end)
(Dollars in thousands)

Securities available-for-sale:
Government agency issued MBS and

CMO (a)
U.S. treasuries
Other U.S. government agencies
State and municipalities (b)
Other (c)

Total securities available-for-sale

Securities held-to-maturity:
State and municipalities
Corporate bonds

Total securities held-to-maturity

Within 1 year

After 1 year
After 5 years

Within 5 years
Within 10 years

After 10 years

Amount

Yield

Amount

Yield

Amount

Yield

Amount

Yield

$

-
-
-
1,500
-

$1,500

$

$

-
-

-

-%
-
-
-
-

-%

-%
-

-%

$ 65
100
-
-
-

$165

$

$

-
-

-

7.01% $131,354
-
0.98
102
-
-
-
-
-

3.45% $3,606,377
-
-
-
184,850

-
2.50
-
-

2.51%
-
-
-
4.21

3.36% $131,456

3.45% $3,791,227

2.59%

-% $
-

-% $

-
-

-

-% $
-

4,320
10,000

6.14%
4.94

-% $

14,320

5.30%

(a) Represents government agency-issued mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations which, when adjusted for early

pay downs, have an estimated average life of 5.1 years.

(b) Weighted average yields on tax-exempt obligations have been computed by adjusting allowable tax-exempt income to a fully taxable

equivalent basis.

(c) The amount classified as maturing after 10 years represents equity securities with no stated maturity.

Loans Held-for-Sale
Loans HFS consists of the mortgage warehouse (primarily repurchased government-guaranteed loans), student, small
business, and home equity loans. The average balance of loans HFS decreased to $129.0 million in 2015 from
$296.1 million in 2014, primarily driven by the third quarter 2014 sales of loans with approximately $315 million in
unpaid principal balance. On December 31, 2015 and 2014, loans HFS were $126.3 million and $141.3 million,
respectively. The decrease in period-end loans HFS was largely driven by a smaller mortgage warehouse.

Other Earning Assets
All other earning assets include trading securities, securities purchased under agreements to resell, federal funds sold
(“FFS”), and interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) and other financial institutions. All
other earning assets averaged $3.0 billion in 2015, a $550.4 million increase from $2.5 billion in 2014. The increase
was largely the result of a $249.4 million increase in interest-bearing cash driven primarily by inflow of core deposits
during 2015, as well as increases of $176.7 million and $125.3 million in trading securities and securities purchased
under agreements to resell (“asset repos”), respectively. Fixed income’s trading inventory fluctuates daily based on
customer demand. Asset repos are used in fixed income trading activity and generally correlate with the level of fixed
income trading liabilities (short-positions) as securities collateral from repo transactions is used to fulfill trades. All
other earning assets were $2.2 billion and $3.5 billion on December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease
in other earning assets on a period-end basis was primarily due to higher levels of interest bearing cash on
December 31, 2014 driven by an inflow of customer deposits and proceeds from the issuance of senior notes in
fourth quarter 2014, and to a lesser extent a decline in fixed income trading inventory levels.

Non-earning assets
Period-end non-earning assets were $2.2 billion on December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Core Deposits
Average core deposits were $18.4 billion during 2015, up 15 percent from $15.9 billion during 2014. The increase
in average core deposits was driven by several factors including an increase in commercial customer deposits, the
timing of a new product offering within correspondent banking in late 2014, the addition of deposits associated
with the fourth quarter 2014 branch acquisition, and the fourth quarter 2015 TAF acquisition, and FHN’s decision

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to increase deposits in a third party network deposits sweep program. The third party deposits program is an FDIC-
insured deposit sweep program where financial institutions can receive unsecured deposits for the long-term
(several years) and in larger-dollar increments. The new product offering within correspondent banking previously
mentioned resulted in a shift in funding from federal funds purchased (“FFP”) to deposits. Period-end core
deposits were $19.5 billion on December 31, 2015, up 11 percent from $17.6 billion on December 31, 2014, and
were driven by the same factors that affected average balances, with the exception of the 2014 branch acquisition
which did not impact the core deposits variance on a period-end basis.

Short-Term Funds
Average short-term funds (certificates of deposit greater than $100,000, FFP, securities sold under agreements to
repurchase, trading liabilities, and other short-term borrowings) decreased 26 percent to $2.4 billion in 2015 from
$3.2 billion in 2014. The decrease was primarily driven by declines in FFP and other short-term borrowings.
Average FFP, which currently is composed primarily of funds from correspondent banks, was $.7 billion in 2015
compared to $1.1 billion in 2014. FFP fluctuates depending on the amount of excess funding of FHN’s
correspondent bank customers. The decrease between 2015 and 2014 was also affected by a new product
offering introduced in late fourth quarter 2014 in correspondent banking that resulted in a shift of funds from FFP
to deposits. The decline in other short-term borrowings was due to higher FHLB borrowings in 2014 as a result of
loan growth and deposit fluctuations. Loan growth in 2015 was largely funded with deposits. On average, short-
term purchased funds accounted for 11 percent of FHN’s funding (core deposits plus short-term purchased funds
and term borrowings) in 2015 compared to 15 percent in 2014. Period-end short-term funds decreased $.8 billion
from $2.8 billion on December 31, 2014 to $1.9 billion on December 31, 2015. The decrease in period-end
balances was largely driven by a reduction of FFP which resulted from the shift in funding previously mentioned,
as well as a decline in securities sold under agreements to repurchase. See Note 9 - Short Term Borrowings for
additional information.

Term Borrowings
Term borrowings include senior and subordinated borrowings with original maturities greater than one year. Term
borrowings were $1.3 billion on December 31, 2015 compared to $1.9 billion on December 31, 2014. The
decrease in term borrowings primarily relates to $304 million of subordinated notes that matured during first
quarter 2015 and $206 million of junior subordinated notes underlying $200 million of trust preferred debt that
were called in third quarter 2015. In fourth quarter 2015, FHN issued $500 million of senior capital notes, the
proceeds of which were used to repay $500 million of senior capital notes that matured in December 2015.
Average term borrowings were $1.6 billion in 2015 and 2014, respectively. See Note 10 – Term Borrowings for
additional information.

Other Liabilities
Period-end other liabilities were $.8 billion on December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

CAPITAL – 2015 COMPARED TO 2014

Management’s objectives are to provide capital sufficient to cover the risks inherent in FHN’s businesses, to
maintain excess capital to well-capitalized standards, and to assure ready access to the capital markets. Average
equity decreased $10.8 million in 2015 relative to 2014 and averaged $2.6 billion in 2015 and 2014. The
decrease in average equity was driven by negative changes in the funded status of the pension plans within
accumulated other comprehensive income largely due to a decline in the discount rate as of the December 31,
2014 measurement date, as well as decreases in capital surplus and common stock due to share repurchases.
These decreases were somewhat offset by the impact of net income recognized since December 31, 2014 on
retained earnings and an increase in unrealized gains associated with the AFS securities portfolio within
accumulated other comprehensive income. Period-end equity increased $58.0 million from December 31, 2014 to
$2.6 billion on December 31, 2015. The increase in period-end equity was primarily due to net income in 2015
and $72.8 million of equity issued related to the TAF acquisition in October 2015, somewhat offset by common
and preferred dividends paid, share repurchases, a decrease in unrealized gains within the AFS securities portfolio
and an increase of net pension underfunding and the effects of a retiree medical amendment.

In January 2014, FHN’s board of directors approved a share repurchase program which enables FHN to
repurchase its common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to certain

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conditions. In July 2015 the board increased and extended that program. The current program authorizes total
purchases of up to $200 million and expires on January 31, 2017. During 2015 and 2014, FHN repurchased
$28.4 million and $38.5 million, respectively, of common shares under this program.

The following tables provide a reconciliation of Shareholders’ equity from the Consolidated Statements of Condition
to Common Equity Tier 1, Tier 1 and Total Regulatory Capital as well as certain selected capital ratios:

Table 10 – Regulatory Capital and Ratios

(Dollars in thousands)

Shareholders’ equity

FHN Non-cumulative perpetual preferred

Common equity
Regulatory adjustments:

Goodwill and other intangibles
Net unrealized (gains)/losses on securities
Minimum pension liability
Disallowed servicing assets
Disallowed deferred tax assets
Other

Common equity tier 1 (b)

FHN Non-cumulative perpetual preferred
Qualifying noncontrolling interest – FTBNA preferred stock (c)
Qualifying trust preferred (d)
Other deductions from tier 1 (e)

Tier 1 capital
Tier 2 capital

Total regulatory capital

2015

2014 (a)

$2,344,155
(95,624)

$2,295,537
(95,624)

$2,248,531

$2,199,913

(165,661)
(3,394)
217,586
-
(18,404)
(78)

$2,278,580
95,624
260,794
-
(62,857)

(141,831)
(18,651)
206,827
(225)
(22,862)
-

95,624
294,816
200,000
(108)

$2,572,141
264,574

$2,813,503
334,833

$2,836,715

$3,148,336

Common Equity Tier 1 (a) (b)

First Horizon National Corporation
First Tennessee Bank National Association (f)

Tier 1 (a)

First Horizon National Corporation
First Tennessee Bank National Association (f)

Total (a)

First Horizon National Corporation
First Tennessee Bank National Association (f)

Tier 1 Leverage (a)

First Horizon National Corporation
First Tennessee Bank National Association (f)

Tier 1 Common (a) (g) (h)

First Horizon National Corporation

Other Capital Ratios

Total period-end equity to period-end assets
Adjusted tangible common equity to risk weighted assets (h)
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (h)

2015

2014

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

Amount

10.45% $2,278,580
2,284,646
10.81

N/A
N/A

N/A
N/A

11.79
11.95

13.01
13.09

9.85
10.06

N/A

10.08
9.30
7.82

2,572,141
2,525,912

14.46% $2,813,503
3,107,407
16.12

2,836,715
2,768,625

16.18
17.86

3,148,336
3,441,315

2,572,141
2,525,912

11.43
12.72

2,813,503
3,107,407

N/A

11.43

2,223,063

10.06
10.26
7.90

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.
(a) 2014 Regulatory capital balances and ratios are presented as originally reported, consistent with regulatory reporting rules which prohibit the
retroactive restatement of prior years’ Reports of Condition and Income due to the adoption of new accounting standards. As a result, 2014
was not restated to reflect the adoption of ASU 2014-01 related to Low Income Housing Tax Credit Investments.

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(b) Common equity tier 1 is a measure of a company’s capital position under U.S Basel III capital rules and was first applicable to FHN in

2015.

(c) Beginning in 2015, a portion of the FTBNA preferred stock (noncontrolling interest) is disallowed from Tier 1 capital at the consolidated
level based on the relative percentage it represents of FTBNA’s excess capital as defined by the Basel III regulations. At December 31,
2015, $34.0 million of the FTBNA’s preferred stock did not qualify as Tier 1 capital for FHNC, but did qualify as Tier 2 capital.
(d) Under Basel III, FHN’s trust preferred securities began phasing out of Tier 1 capital in 2015. In 2014, all $200 million of FHN’s trust
preferred securities qualified as Tier 1 capital. In third quarter 2015 FHN redeemed its junior subordinated debt, which triggered the
redemption of the trust preferred securities.

(e) Beginning in 2015, includes additional disallowances under Basel III not present in 2014, including additional DTA disallowances as well as
disallowances for investments in the capital of other financial institutions, including our TRUPS loans, which exceed 10 percent of Common
equity tier 1.

(f) December 31, 2015 ratios and amounts for FTBNA are reported excluding financial subsidiaries, while for the 2014 periods they are

reported on a consolidated basis. Excluding financial subsidiaries, FTBNA’s Tier 1 and Total capital ratios were 15.77 percent and 16.59
percent, respectively, at December 31, 2014.

(g) Tier 1 Common is a non-GAAP measure of a company’s capital position associated with U.S. capital rules applicable to FHN prior to 2015.
(h) Refer to the Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation – Table 34.

Banking regulators define minimum capital ratios for bank holding companies and their bank subsidiaries. Based
on the capital rules and definitions prescribed by the banking regulators, should any depository institution’s capital
ratios decline below predetermined levels, it would become subject to a series of increasingly restrictive regulatory
actions. The system categorizes a depository institution’s capital position into one of five categories ranging from
well-capitalized to critically under-capitalized. In 2015, for an institution the size of FHN to qualify as well-
capitalized, Common Equity Tier 1, Tier 1 Capital, Total Capital, and Leverage capital ratios must be at least
6.5 percent, 8 percent, 10 percent, and 5 percent, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, FHN and FTBNA had
sufficient capital to qualify as well-capitalized institutions. The Basel III risk-based capital regulations became
effective January 1, 2015 for FHN and FTBNA. Regulatory capital ratios decreased in 2015 relative to 2014 due to
the implementation of the Basel III regulations, the impact of net income/(loss) less dividends and share
repurchases on retained earnings and increases in risk-weighted assets from growth in earning assets. Additionally,
Tier 1 and Total Capital ratios for FHN decreased relative to 2014 as a result of the redemption of the
$200 million trust preferred securities. Throughout 2016, capital ratios are expected to remain significantly above
well-capitalized standards.

Pursuant to board authority, FHN may repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time and will evaluate
the level of capital and take action designed to generate or use capital, as appropriate, for the interests of the
shareholders, subject to legal and regulatory restrictions. FHN’s board has not authorized a preferred stock
purchase program. The following tables provide information related to securities repurchased by FHN during fourth
quarter 2015:

Table 11 – Issuer Purchases of Common Stock

Compensation Plan-Related Repurchase Authority:

(Volume in thousands,
except per share data)

2015
October 1 to October 31
November 1 to November 30
December 1 to December 31

Total

Total number
of shares
purchased

Average price
paid per share

Total number of
shares purchased
as part of publicly
announced programs

Maximum number
of shares that may
yet be purchased
under the programs

3
-
-

3

$13.83
N/A
N/A

$13.83

3
-
-

3

31,035
31,035
31,035

N/A – Not applicable
Compensation Plan Programs:
• A consolidated compensation plan share purchase program was announced on August 6, 2004. This action consolidated into a single share
purchase program all of the previously authorized compensation plan share programs as well as the renewal of the authorization to purchase
shares for use in connection with two compensation plans for which the share purchase authority had expired. The total amount authorized
under this consolidated compensation plan share purchase program, inclusive of a program amendment on April 24, 2006, is 29.6 million
shares calculated before adjusting for stock dividends distributed through January 1, 2011. The authorization has been reduced for that
portion which relates to compensation plans for which no options remain outstanding. The shares may be purchased over the option exercise
period of the various compensation plans on or before December 31, 2023. On December 31, 2015, the maximum number of shares that
may be purchased under the program was 31.0 million shares. Purchases may be made in the open market or through privately negotiated
transactions and are subject to market conditions, accumulation of excess equity, prudent capital management, and legal and regulatory
restrictions. Management currently does not anticipate purchasing a material number of shares under this authority during 2016.

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Other Repurchase Authority:

(Dollar values and volume in
thousands, except per share data)

2015
October 1 to October 31
November 1 to November 30
December 1 to December 31

Total

Total number
of shares
purchased

Average price
paid per share (a)

Total number of
shares purchased
as part of publicly
announced programs

Maximum approximate
dollar value that may
yet be purchased
under the programs

-
425
428

853

N/A
$14.87
14.60

$14.73

-
425
428

853

$145,707
$139,390
$133,146

N/A – not applicable
(a) Represents total costs including commissions paid.
Other Programs:
• On January 22, 2014, FHN announced a $100 million share purchase authority with an expiration date of January 31, 2016. On July 21,
2015, FHN announced a $100 million increase in that authority along with an extension of the expiration date to January 31, 2017. As of
December 31, 2015, $66.9 million in purchases had been made under this $200 million authority at an average price per share of $13.13,
$13.11 excluding commissions. Purchases may be made in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions and will be subject
to market conditions, accumulation of excess equity, prudent capital management, and legal and regulatory restrictions.

ASSET QUALITY – TREND ANALYSIS OF 2015 COMPARED TO 2014

Loan Portfolio Composition
FHN groups its loans into portfolio segments based on internal classifications reflecting the manner in which the
ALLL is established and how credit risk is measured, monitored, and reported. From time to time, and if conditions
are such that certain subsegments are uniquely affected by economic or market conditions or are experiencing
greater deterioration than other components of the loan portfolio, management may determine the ALLL at a more
granular level. Commercial loans are composed of commercial, financial, and industrial (“C&I”) and commercial
real estate (“CRE”). Retail loans are composed of consumer real estate; permanent mortgage; and credit card and
other. FHN has a concentration of residential real estate loans (30 percent of total loans), the majority of which is
in the consumer real estate portfolio (27 percent of total loans). Industry concentrations are discussed under the
heading C&I below.

Acquired Loans
On October 2, 2015, FHN completed its acquisition of TAF, and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary TAB. The
acquisition included $298.1 million in unpaid principal balance of loans with an estimated fair value of $281.9
million. Acquired loans were initially recorded at fair value which was estimated by discounting expected cash flows
at the acquisition date. The expected cash flows include all contractually expected amounts and incorporate an
estimate for future expected credit losses, pre-payment assumptions and yield requirement for a market
participant, among other things. Because an expectation of credit losses is embedded in the fair value estimate,
there is no carryover of allowance for loan losses. See Note 4 – Loans for additional information regarding the
acquisition.

FHN now has loans designated as purchased credit-impaired (“PCI”) as a result of 2 acquisitions – the acquisition
of TAF that closed in October 2015 and the acquisition of a failed bank from the FDIC in 2013. PCI loans are
loans that have exhibited deterioration of credit quality between origination and the time of acquisition and for
which the timely collection of the interest and principal is no longer reasonably assured. FHN considered several
factors when determining whether a loan met the definition of a PCI loan at the time of acquisition including
accrual status, loan grade, delinquency trends, pre-acquisition charge-offs, as well as both originated versus
refreshed credit scores and ratios when available. On December 31, 2015, the unpaid principal balance and the
carrying value of PCI loans were $48.7 million and $39.7 million, respectively. PCI loans are allowed to be
aggregated and accounted for in pools under ASC 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated
Credit Quality. FHN is accounting for PCI loans acquired from TAF individually as a result of the low volume of PCI
loans identified from that acquisition. However, FHN did elect to pool certain loans that were acquired from a
failed bank through the FDIC. Loans accounted for in pools were aggregated with composite interest rate and cash
flows expected to be collected for the pool. Aggregation into loan pools is based on common risk characteristics
that include similar credit risk or risk ratings, and one or more predominant risk characteristics. Generally, FHN

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pooled loans with smaller balances and common internal loan grades and portfolio types. Subsequent to the initial
accounting at acquisition, each PCI pool is accounted for as a single unit.

PCI loans are not reported as nonperforming/nonaccrual loans due to the accretion of interest income. Additionally,
PCI loans that have been pooled and subsequently modified are not reported as troubled debt restructurings since
each pool is the unit of measurement. A majority of the PCI portfolio is included in the commercial real estate
portfolio segment.

Underwriting Policies and Guidelines
The following is a description of each portfolio as well as general underwriting guidelines for each. As economic
and real estate conditions develop, enhancements to underwriting and credit policies and guidelines may be
necessary or desirable. Loan policies and guidelines for all portfolios are approved by management risk committees
that consist of business line managers and credit administration professionals. The committees strive to ensure that
the resulting guidelines address the associated risks and establish reasonable underwriting criteria that
appropriately mitigate risk. Policies and guidelines are reviewed, revised and re-issued periodically at established
review dates or earlier if changes in the economic environment, portfolio performance, the size of portfolio or
industry concentrations, or regulatory guidance warrant an earlier review. In 2015, origination and underwriting
guidelines and policies were modified such that the total amount of credit FHN could make available to individual
commercial borrowers was increased for existing borrowers within the strongest grade categories. Additionally, in
2014, FHN adopted credit underwriting guidelines to enable a limited amount of energy lending within the C&I
portfolio and non-recourse lending with the CRE portfolio. These changes were approved by management risk
committees and the Executive and Risk Committee of the Board in order to enhance and support loan growth
while also minimizing incremental credit risk.

COMMERCIAL LOAN PORTFOLIOS

FHN’s commercial loan approval process grants lending authority based upon job description, experience, and
performance. The lending authority is delegated to the business line (Market Managers, Departmental Managers,
Regional Presidents, Relationship Managers (“RM”) and Portfolio Managers (“PM”)) and to Credit Risk Managers.
While individual limits vary, the predominant amount of approval authority is vested with the Credit Risk
Management function. Portfolio concentration limits for the various portfolios are established by executive
management and approved by the Executive and Risk Committee of the Board.

FHN’s commercial lending process incorporates a RM and PM for most commercial credits. The PM is responsible
for assessing the credit quality of the borrower, beginning with the initial underwriting and continuing through the
servicing period, while the RM is primarily responsible for communications with the customer and maintaining the
relationship. Other specialists and the assigned RM/PM are organized into units called deal teams. Deal teams are
constructed with specific job attributes that facilitate FHN’s ability to identify, mitigate, document, and manage
ongoing risk. PMs and credit analysts provide enhanced analytical support during loan origination and servicing,
including monitoring of the financial condition of the borrower and tracking compliance with loan agreements. Loan
closing officers and the construction loan management unit specialize in loan documentation and the management
of the construction lending process. FHN strives to identify problem assets early through comprehensive policies
and guidelines, targeted portfolio reviews, and an emphasis on frequent grading. For smaller commercial credits,
generally $3 million or less, FHN utilizes a centralized underwriting unit in order to originate and grade small
business loans more efficiently and consistently.

FHN may utilize availability of guarantors/sponsors to support commercial lending decisions during the credit
underwriting process and when determining the assignment of internal loan grades. Reliance on the guaranty as a
viable secondary source of repayment is a function of an analysis proving capability to pay, factoring in, among
other things, liquidity and direct/indirect cash flows. FHN also considers the volume and amount of guarantees
provided for all global indebtedness and the likelihood of realization. FHN presumes a guarantor’s willingness to
perform until there is any current or prior indication or future expectation that the guarantor may not willingly and
voluntarily perform under the terms of the guaranty. In FHN’s risk grading approach, it is deemed that financial
support becomes necessary generally at a point when the loan would otherwise be graded substandard, reflecting
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demonstrated, a strong, legally enforceable guaranty can mitigate the risk of default or loss, justify a less severe
rating, and consequently reduce the level of allowance or charge-off that might otherwise be deemed appropriate.

C&I
The C&I portfolio was $10.4 billion on December 31, 2015, and is comprised of loans used for general business
purposes and primarily composed of relationship customers in Tennessee and other selected markets that are
managed within the regional bank. Typical products include working capital lines of credit, term loan financing of
owner-occupied real estate and fixed assets, and trade credit enhancement through letters of credit.

C&I loans are underwritten in accordance with a well-defined credit origination process. This process includes
applying minimum underwriting standards as well as separation of origination and credit approval roles on
transaction sizes over PM authorities. Underwriting typically includes due diligence of the borrower and the
applicable industry of the borrower, analysis of the borrower’s available financial information, identification and
analysis of the various sources of repayment and identification of the primary risk attributes. Stress testing the
borrower’s financial capacity, adherence to loan documentation requirements, and assigning credit risk grades
using internally developed scorecards are also used to help quantify the risk when appropriate. Underwriting
parameters also include loan-to-value ratios (“LTVs”) which vary depending on collateral type, use of guaranties,
loan agreement requirements, and other recommended terms such as equity requirements, amortization, and
maturity. Approval decisions also consider various financial ratios and performance measures of the borrowers,
such as cash flow and balance sheet leverage, liquidity, coverage of fixed charges, and working capital.
Additionally, approval decisions consider the capital structure of the borrower, sponsorship, and quality/value of
collateral. Generally, guideline and policy exceptions are identified and mitigated during the approval process.
Pricing of C&I loans is based upon the determined credit risk specific to the individual borrower. These loans
typically have variable rates tied to the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or the prime rate of interest plus
or minus the appropriate margin.

The following table provides the composition of the C&I portfolio by industry as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.
For purposes of this disclosure, industries are determined based on the North American Industry Classification
System (“NAICS”) industry codes used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the
collection, analysis, and publication of statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

Table 12 – C&I Loan Portfolio by Industry

(Dollars in thousands)

Amount

Percent

Amount

Percent

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

Industry:
Finance & insurance
Loans to mortgage companies
Wholesale trade
Real estate rental & leasing (a)
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Public Administration
Retail trade
Other (transportation, education, arts,

entertainment, etc) (b)

Total C&I loan portfolio

$ 2,214,270
1,669,908
803,993
741,739
737,243
663,720
609,930
489,460

2,506,127

$10,436,390

21%
16
8
7
7
6
6
5

24

100%

$1,977,441
1,163,018
733,262
556,096
773,622
701,538
560,274
508,418

2,033,617

$9,007,286

22%
13
8
6
9
8
6
6

22

100%

(a) Leasing, rental of real estate, equipment, and goods.
(b) Industries in this category each comprise less than 5 percent for 2015 and 2014.

As of December 31, 2015, finance and insurance, the largest component, represents 21 percent of the C&I
portfolio. The balances of loans to mortgage companies were 16 percent of the C&I portfolio and include volumes
related to both home purchase and refinance activity. Loans to mortgage companies include commercial lines of

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credit to qualified mortgage companies primarily for the temporary warehousing of eligible mortgage loans prior to
the borrower’s sale of those mortgage loans to third party investors. Generally, lending to mortgage lenders
increases when there is a decline in mortgage rates and decreases when rates rise. Significant loan concentrations
are considered to exist for a financial institution when there are loans to numerous borrowers engaged in similar
activities that would cause them to be similarly impacted by economic or other conditions. Of FHN’s C&I portfolio
(Finance and Insurance plus Loans to Mortgage Companies), 37 percent could be affected by items that uniquely
impact the financial services industry. With the exception of “Finance and Insurance” (discussed below) or Loans
to Mortgage Companies (discussed above), on December 31, 2015, FHN did not have any other concentrations of
C&I loans in any single industry of 10 percent or more of total loans.

Finance and Insurance
The finance and insurance component of the C&I portfolio, which includes bank-related loans and TRUPs (i.e.,
long term unsecured loans to bank and insurance-related businesses), has been stressed over the last few years
but has seen the stronger borrowers stabilize as there have been upgrades and payoffs within the TRUPs and
bank-related portfolio. Finance and Insurance also includes approximately $1.1 billion of asset-based lending to
consumer financing companies which have accounted for the majority of the growth in the finance and insurance
component in 2015.

TRUPs lending was originally extended as a form of “bridge” financing to participants in the pooled trust preferred
securitization program offered primarily to smaller banking (generally less than $15 billion in total assets) and
insurance institutions through FHN’s fixed income business. Origination of TRUPs lending ceased in early 2008.
Individual TRUPs are re-graded at least quarterly as part of FHN’s commercial loan review process. Typically, the
terms of these loans include a prepayment option after a 5 year initial term (with possible triggers of early
activation), have a scheduled 30 year balloon payoff, and include an option to defer interest for up to
20 consecutive quarters. As of December 31, 2015, one TRUP relationship (bank) was on interest deferral, down
from two at year-end 2014.

As of December 31, 2015, the UPB of trust preferred loans totaled $333.9 million ($207.7 million of bank TRUPs
and $126.3 million of insurance TRUPs) with the UPB of other bank-related loans totaling $115.5 million.
Inclusive of a remaining lower of cost or market (“LOCOM”) valuation allowance on TRUPs of $25.5 million, total
reserves (ALLL plus the LOCOM) for TRUPs and other bank-related loans were $26.6 million or 6 percent of
outstanding UPB.

C&I Asset Quality Trends
During 2015, performance of the C&I portfolio continued to improve although at a slower pace than in 2014, with
continued positive shifts in the risk rating assignments and lower loss rates. The ALLL increased $6.6 million to
$73.6 million as of December 31, 2015, and the allowance as a percentage of period-end loans declined to
.71 percent in 2015 from .74 percent in 2014. The level of the ALLL as of December 31, 2015 was affected by
higher loan balances compared to December 31, 2014 and a continued extension of the loss emergence period in
the regional banking segment combined with continued strong asset quality trends and net positive grade
migration. Net charge-offs in the C&I portfolio remained at historically low levels in both 2015 and 2014, with net
charge-offs decreasing to $9.1 million for 2015 from $10.8 million in 2014. Net charge-offs as a percentage of
average loans decreased to .10 percent in 2015 from .13 percent in 2014. Nonperforming C&I loans decreased
$6.3 million to $26.3 million as of December 31, 2015. The decrease was mainly because of the third quarter
2015 sale of a TRUP loan that was on interest deferral. Nonperforming loans as a percentage of period-end loans
decreased to .25 percent in 2015 from .36 percent in 2014. Accruing loans thirty or more days past due as a
percentage of period-end loans increased to .08 percent in 2015 from .05 percent in 2014.

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The following table shows C&I asset quality trends by segment:

Table 13 – C&I Asset Quality Trends by Segment

60701

(Dollars in thousands)

Regional Bank

Period-end loans
Nonperforming loans
Allowance for loan losses as of January 1
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31
Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans
Total troubled debt restructurings

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

Non-Strategic

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

December 31

$

$10,014,752
22,793
61,998
(17,994)
11,969
16,240
72,213
4,358
14,284
18,642

$
$

$

$

$8,553,080
20,627
72,310
(14,832)
9,003
(4,483)
61,998
19,214
9,632
28,846

$
$

$

$

$7,431,430
43,691
78,181
(22,274)
10,167
6,236
72,310
8,515
27,345
35,860

$
$

$

$8,262,351
70,083
$ 101,373
(29,898)
10,622
(3,916)
78,181
12,254
32,664
44,918

$
$

$

$7,465,479
88,054
$ 188,761
(68,575)
16,180
(34,993)
$ 101,373
23,812
$
24,055
47,867

$

0.08%
0.23%
0.07%
0.72%
11.99x

0.05%
0.24%
0.08%
0.72%
10.63x

0.14%
0.59%
0.17%
0.97%
5.72x

0.23%
0.85%
0.27%
0.95%
3.86x

0.16%
1.18%
0.78%
1.36%
1.98x

Period-end loans
Nonperforming loans
Allowance for loan losses as of January 1
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31
Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans
Total troubled debt restructurings

$

$

$
$

$

421,638
3,520
5,013
(4,412)
1,370
(547)
1,424
-
-
-

$

$ 454,206
11,983
14,136
(5,660)
663
(4,126)
5,013
-
-
-

$
$

$

$

$ 492,146
36,068
18,010
(662)
2,320
(5,532)
14,136
-
-
-

$
$

$

$

$ 534,605
52,517
29,040
(989)
529
(10,570)
18,010
-
122
122

$
$

$

$

$ 549,448
74,175
50,708
(8,153)
382
(13,897)
29,040
-
865
865

$
$

$

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

Consolidated

Period-end loans
Nonperforming loans
Allowance for loan losses as of January 1
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31
Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans
Total troubled debt restructurings

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

0.02%
0.83%
0.69%
0.34%
0.47x

0.05%
2.64%
1.07%
1.10%
1.00x

0.06%
7.33%
NM
2.87%
NM

-%
9.82%
NM
3.37%
NM

-%
13.50%
1.57%
5.29%
3.19x

$

$10,436,390
26,313
67,011
(22,406)
13,339
15,693
73,637
4,358
14,284
18,642

$
$

$

$

$9,007,286
32,610
86,446
(20,492)
9,666
(8,609)
67,011
19,214
9,632
28,846

$
$

$

$

$7,923,576
79,759
96,191
(22,936)
12,487
704
86,446
8,515
27,345
35,860

$
$

$

$8,796,956
122,600
$ 130,413
(30,887)
11,151
(14,486)
96,191
12,254
32,786
45,040

$
$

$

$8,014,927
162,229
$ 239,469
(76,728)
16,562
(48,890)
$ 130,413
23,812
$
24,920
48,732

$

0.08%
0.25%
0.10%
0.71%
8.12x

0.05%
0.36%
0.13%
0.74%
6.19x

0.13%
1.01%
0.13%
1.09%
8.27x

0.22%
1.39%
0.25%
1.09%
4.87x

0.15%
2.02%
0.84%
1.63%
2.17x

NM - Not meaningful.
Loans are expressed net of unearned income.
(a) 30+ Delinquency % includes all accounts delinquent more than one month and still accruing interest.

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Commercial Real Estate
The CRE portfolio was $1.7 billion on December 31, 2015. The CRE portfolio includes both financings for
commercial construction and nonconstruction loans inclusive of a limited amount of non-recourse lending. This
portfolio is segregated between the income producing CRE class which contains loans, lines, and letters of credit to
commercial real estate developers for the construction and mini-permanent financing of income-producing real
estate, and the residential CRE class. Subcategories of income CRE consist of multi-family (25 percent), retail
(25 percent), hospitality (14 percent), office (14 percent), industrial (14 percent), other (5 percent), and land/land
development (3 percent). Nearly all of the income CRE class was originated through and continues to be managed
by the regional bank.

The residential CRE class includes loans to residential builders and developers for the purpose of constructing
single-family detached homes, condominiums, and town homes. Until the recent acquisition of TAB, the active
residential CRE lending within the regional banking footprint was minimal with nearly all new originations limited to
tactical advances to facilitate workout strategies with existing clients and selected new transactions with “strategic”
clients. FHN considers a “strategic” residential CRE borrower as a homebuilder within the regional banking
footprint who remained profitable during the down cycle. With this acquisition, the Residential CRE portfolio has
increased to $127 million in commitments. FHN’s strategy with the recently added segment of the portfolio is to
continue to serve existing customers, but not grow overall exposure materially.

Income CRE loans are underwritten in accordance with credit policies and underwriting guidelines that are
reviewed at least annually and revised as necessary based on market conditions. Loans are underwritten based
upon project type, size, location, sponsorship, and other market-specific data. Generally, minimum requirements for
equity, debt service coverage ratios (“DSCRs”), and level of pre-leasing activity are established based on perceived
risk in each subcategory. Loan-to-value (value is defined as the lower of cost or market) limits are set below
regulatory prescribed ceilings and generally range between 50 and 80 percent depending on underlying product
set. Term and amortization requirements are set based on prudent standards for interim real estate lending. Equity
requirements are established based on the quality and liquidity of the primary source of repayment. For example,
more equity would be required for a speculative construction project or land loan than for a property fully leased to
a credit tenant or a roster of tenants. Typically, a borrower must have at least 10 percent of cost invested in a
project before FHN will fund loan dollars. Income properties are required to achieve a DSCR greater than or equal
to 120 percent at inception or stabilization of the project based on loan amortization and a minimum underwriting
(interest) rate. Some product types require a higher level of equity, as well as a higher DSCR ranging from
125 percent to 150 percent of the debt service requirement. Variability depends on borrower versus non-borrower
tenancy, lease structure, property type, and quality. A proprietary minimum underwriting interest rate is used to
calculate compliance with underwriting standards. Generally, specific levels of pre-leasing must be met for
construction loans on income properties. A global cash flow analysis is performed at the borrower and guarantor
level. The majority of the portfolio is on a floating rate basis tied to appropriate spreads over LIBOR.

The credit administration and ongoing monitoring consists of multiple internal control processes. Construction loans
are closed and administered by a centralized control unit. Underwriters and credit approval personnel stress the
borrower’s/project’s financial capacity utilizing numerous economic attributes such as interest rates, vacancy, and
discount rates. Key information is captured from the various portfolios and then stressed at the aggregate level.
Results are utilized to assist with the assessment of the adequacy of the ALLL and to steer portfolio management
strategies.

CRE Asset Quality Trends
Total CRE loans increased $397.2 million or 31 percent in 2015 from the end of 2014. Overall, the portfolio
remained stable although the ALLL increased $6.6 million to $25.2 million. All of the increase was within the
regional bank. The increase in the ALLL was primarily the result of loan growth as well as the continued extension
of the loss emergence period. Delinquencies as a percentage of period-end loans increased 13 basis points to .27
percent at December 31, 2015 from .14 percent at December 31, 2014. Nonperforming loans within the CRE
portfolio improved to .52 percent in 2015 from 1.20 percent in 2014. In 2015, net charge-offs were $1.7 million
compared to a net recovery of $.4 million in 2014.

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The following table shows CRE asset quality trends by segment:

Table 14 – Commercial Real Estate Asset Quality Trends by Segment

(Dollars in thousands)

Regional Bank

Period-end loans
Nonperforming loans

Allowance for loan losses as of January 1
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31

Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans

Total troubled debt restructurings

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

Non-Strategic

Period-end loans
Nonperforming loans

Allowance for loan losses as of January 1
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31

Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans

Total troubled debt restructurings

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

Consolidated

Period-end loans
Nonperforming loans

Allowance for loan losses as of January 1
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31

Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans

Total troubled debt restructurings

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

2015

2014

December 31
2013

2012

2011

$1,674,871
8,684

$1,273,220
14,571

$1,124,131
15,146

$1,148,153
39,746

$1,301,320
98,841

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

18,158
(3,441)
1,450
8,992
25,159

5,039
3,969

9,008

0.27%
0.52%
0.14%
1.50%
12.63x

64
-

416
(109)
426
(733)
-

-
-

-

-%
-%

NM

-%

NM

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

9,873
(3,331)
3,764
7,852
18,158

4,588
6,947

11,535

0.14%
1.14%
NM
1.43%
NM

4,497
785

730
(410)
386
(290)
416

3,095
568

3,663

-%
17.47%
0.41%
9.25%
16.43x

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

18,385
(3,021)
2,798
(8,289)
9,873

11,977
7,861

19,838

0.91%
1.35%
NM
0.88%
NM

9,148
2,955

1,612
(481)
1,477
(1,878)
730

3,274
906

4,180

-%
32.30%
NM
7.98%
NM

48,990
(16,375)
1,800
(16,030)
18,385

11,477
13,236

24,713

0.40%
3.46%
1.08%
1.60%
1.35x

20,082
5,824

6,596
(3,602)
2,675
(4,057)
1,612

3,921
2,606

6,527

-%
29.00%
4.10%
8.03%
0.84x

$ 130,663
(26,169)
5,492
(60,996)
48,990

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

15,103
16,470

31,573

0.43%
7.60%
1.58%
3.76%
2.23x

77,090
16,124

24,422
(14,978)
5,555
(8,403)
6,596

4,939
4,669

9,608

6.30%
20.92%
5.44%
8.56%
0.81x

$1,674,935
8,684

$1,277,717
15,356

$1,133,279
18,101

$1,168,235
45,570

$1,378,410
114,965

$

$

$

$

18,574
(3,550)
1,876
8,259
25,159

5,039
3,969

9,008

$

$

$

$

0.27%
0.52%
0.12%
1.50%
15.03x

10,603
(3,741)
4,150
7,562
18,574

7,683
7,515

15,198

$

$

$

$

19,997
(3,502)
4,275
(10,167)
10,603

15,251
8,767

24,018

$

$

$

$

55,586
(19,977)
4,475
(20,087)
19,997

15,398
15,842

31,240

$ 155,085
(41,147)
11,047
(69,399)
55,586

$

$

$

20,042
21,139

41,181

0.14%
1.20%
NM
1.45%
NM

0.90%
1.60%
NM
0.94%
NM

0.39%
3.90%
1.19%
1.71%
1.29x

0.76%
8.34%
1.96%
4.03%
1.85x

NM - Not meaningful.
Loans are expressed net of unearned income.
(a) 30+ Delinquency % includes all accounts delinquent more than one month and still accruing interest.

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RETAIL LOAN PORTFOLIOS

Consumer Real Estate
The consumer real estate portfolio was $4.8 billion on December 31, 2015, and is primarily composed of home
equity lines. The largest geographical concentrations of balances as of December 31, 2015, are in Tennessee
(64 percent) and California (7 percent) with no other state representing greater than 3 percent of the portfolio. At
December 31, 2015, approximately 62 percent of the consumer real estate portfolio was in a first lien position. At
origination, the weighted average FICO score of this portfolio was 747 and refreshed FICO scores averaged 743 as
of December 31, 2015. Generally, performance of this portfolio is affected by life events that affect borrowers’
finances, the level of unemployment and home prices.

HELOCs comprise $2.1 billion of the consumer real estate portfolio. FHN’s HELOCs typically have a 5 to10 year
draw period followed by a 10 to 20 year repayment period, respectively. During the draw period, a borrower is able
to draw on the line and is only required to make interest payments. The line is automatically frozen if a borrower
becomes 45 days or more past due on payments. Once the draw period has concluded, the line is closed and the
borrower is required to make both principal and interest payments monthly until the loan matures. The principal
payment is fully amortizing, but payment amounts will adjust when variable rates reset to reflect changes in the
prime rate.

As of December 31, 2015, approximately 66 percent of FHN’s HELOCs are in the draw period. Based on when
draw periods are scheduled to end, it is expected that $.8 billion, or 60 percent of HELOCs currently in the draw
period will have entered the repayment period during the next 60 months. Delinquencies and charge-off rates for
HELOCs that have entered the repayment period are initially higher than HELOCs still in the draw period because
of the increased minimum payment requirement; however, after some seasoning, performance of these loans
begins to stabilize. The home equity lines of the consumer real estate portfolio are being monitored closely for
those nearing the end of the draw period and borrowers are being contacted proactively early in the process.

The following table shows the HELOCs currently in the draw period and expected timing of conversion to the
repayment period.

Table 15 – HELOC Draw To Repayment Schedule

(Dollars in thousands)

Months remaining in draw period:
0-12
13-24
25-36
37-48
49-60
>60

Total

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

Repayment
Amount

Percent

Repayment
Amount

Percent

$ 230,662
262,788
159,599
88,629
85,624
549,700

17% $ 386,598
275,842
19
310,206
12
179,020
6
100,428
6
574,665
40

21%
15
17
10
6
31

$1,377,002

100% $1,826,759

100%

Underwriting
To obtain a consumer real estate loan, the loan applicant(s) in most cases must first meet a minimum qualifying
FICO score. Applicants must also have the financial capacity (or available income) to service the debt by not
exceeding a calculated Debt-to-Income (“DTI”) ratio. The amount of the loan is limited to a percentage of the
lesser of the current value or sales price of the collateral. For the majority of loans in this portfolio, underwriting
decisions are made through a centralized loan underwriting center. Minimum FICO score requirements are
established by management for both loans secured by real estate as well as non-real estate loans. Management
also establishes maximum loan amounts, loan-to-value ratios, and DTI ratios for each consumer real estate

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product. Identified guideline and policy exceptions require established mitigating factors that have been approved
for use by Credit Risk Management.

HELOC interest rates are variable and adjust with movements in the index rate to which the line is tied. Such loans
can have elevated risks of default, particularly in a rising interest rate environment, potentially stressing borrower
capacity to repay the loan at the higher interest rate. FHN’s current underwriting practice requires HELOC
borrowers to qualify based on a fully indexed, fully amortized payment methodology. If the first mortgage loan is a
non-traditional mortgage, the DTI calculation is based on a fully amortizing first mortgage payment. FHN’s
underwriting guidelines require borrowers to qualify at an interest rate that is 200 basis points above the note rate.
This mitigates risk to FHN in the event of a sharp rise in interest rates over a relatively short time horizon.

HELOC Portfolio Risk Management
FHN performs continuous HELOC account review processes in order to identify higher-risk home equity lines and
initiate preventative and corrective actions. The reviews consider a number of account activity patterns and
characteristics such as the number of times delinquent within recent periods, changes in credit bureau score since
origination, score degradation, performance of the first lien, and account utilization. In accordance with FHN’s
interpretation of regulatory guidance, FHN may block future draws on accounts and/or lower account limits in order
to mitigate risk of loss to FHN.

Consumer Real Estate Asset Quality Trends
Overall, performance of the consumer real estate portfolio improved in 2015 when compared with 2014. The ALLL
decreased $32.4 million from the end of 2014 to $80.6 million in 2015. $29.3 million of the decrease was within
the non-strategic segment consistent with a 26 percent decline in loan balances from a year ago. The allowance as
a percentage of loans was 1.69 percent as of December 31, 2015 compared to 2.24 percent as of December 31,
2014. The balance of nonperforming loans declined to $111.1 million as of December 31, 2015 from $120.6
million as of December 31, 2014. Loans delinquent 30 or more days and still accruing declined to 1.00 percent of
the consumer real estate portfolio in 2015 from 1.10 percent in 2014 primarily due to runoff of loans within the
non-strategic segment. The net charge-offs ratio decreased 31 basis points to .13 percent of average loans in
2015. The decline in net charge-offs was related to improved borrower performance as well as stronger underlying
collateral values and enhanced recovery efforts.

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The following table shows consumer real estate asset quality trends by segment:

Table 16 – Consumer Real Estate Asset Quality Trends by Segment

(Dollars in thousands)

Regional Bank

Period-end loans
Nonperforming loans

Allowance for loan losses as of January 1
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31

Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans

Total troubled debt restructurings

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

Non-Strategic

Period-end loans
Nonperforming loans

2015

2014

December 31
2013

2012

2011

$3,515,459
23,935

$3,384,746
28,953

$3,278,365
27,939

$3,121,477
20,991

$2,756,312
12,052

$

$

$

$

32,180
(8,414)
4,660
682
29,108

36,912
13,723

50,635

$

$

$

$

31,474
(10,780)
3,551
7,935
32,180

40,841
14,229

55,070

$

$

$

$

25,291
(10,261)
5,057
11,387
31,474

41,304
14,636

55,940

$

$

$

$

31,047
(21,419)
4,740
10,923
25,291

40,425
15,102

55,527

$

$

$

$

22,270
(21,086)
2,811
27,052
31,047

30,436
6,556

36,992

0.52%
0.68%
0.11%
0.83%
7.76x

0.57%
0.86%
0.22%
0.95%
4.45x

0.65%
0.85%
0.16%
0.96%
6.05x

0.65%
0.67%
0.56%
0.81%
1.52x

1.00%
0.44%
0.69%
1.13%
1.70x

$1,251,059
87,157

$1,663,325
91,679

$2,055,006
89,659

$2,567,226
43,454

$3,135,234
26,724

Allowance for loan losses as of January 1
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31

Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans

$

$

$

80,831
(21,654)
19,235
(26,906)
51,506

67,942
47,107

$

$

$

95,311
(34,611)
19,273
858
80,831

71,389
46,766

$ 103,658
(63,381)
16,303
38,731
95,311

$

$ 134,030
(126,499)
13,030
83,097
$ 103,658

$

83,459
31,023

$

77,488
26,985

Total troubled debt restructurings

$ 115,049

$ 118,155

$ 114,482

$ 104,473

$ 170,080
(143,836)
13,208
94,578
$ 134,030

$

$

65,250
9,988

75,238

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

Consolidated

Period-end loans
Nonperforming loans

Allowance for loan losses as of January 1
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31

Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans

2.34%
6.97%
0.17%
4.12%
21.29x

2.17%
5.51%
0.82%
4.86%
5.27x

1.89%
4.36%
2.04%
4.64%
2.02x

2.23%
1.69%
3.96%
4.04%
0.91x

2.58%
0.85%
3.82%
4.27%
1.03x

$4,766,518
111,092

$5,048,071
120,632

$5,333,371
117,598

$5,688,703
64,445

$5,891,546
38,776

$ 113,011
(30,068)
23,895
(26,224)
80,614

$

$ 126,785
(45,391)
22,824
8,793
$ 113,011

$ 128,949
(73,642)
21,360
50,118
$ 126,785

$ 165,077
(147,918)
17,770
94,020
$ 128,949

$ 192,350
(164,922)
16,019
121,630
$ 165,077

$ 104,854
60,830

$ 112,230
60,995

$ 124,763
45,659

$ 117,913
42,087

$

95,686
16,544

Total troubled debt restructurings

$ 165,684

$ 173,225

$ 170,422

$ 160,000

$ 112,230

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

1.00%
2.33%
0.13%
1.69%
13.06x

1.10%
2.39%
0.43%
2.24%
5.01x

1.13%
2.20%
0.95%
2.38%
2.42x

1.36%
1.13%
2.23%
2.27%
0.99x

NM - Not meaningful.
Loans are expressed net of unearned income.
(a) 30+ Delinquency % includes all accounts delinquent more than one month and still accruing interest.

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1.84%
0.66%
2.46%
2.80%
1.11x

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Permanent Mortgage
The permanent mortgage portfolio was $.5 billion on December 31, 2015. This portfolio is primarily composed of
jumbo mortgages and one-time-close (“OTC”) completed construction loans that were originated through legacy
businesses. The corporate segment includes loans that were previously included in off-balance sheet proprietary
securitization trusts. These loans were brought back into the loan portfolios at fair value through the execution of
cleanup calls due to the relatively small balances left in the securitization. Approximately 24 percent of loan
balances are in California, but the remainder of the portfolio is somewhat geographically diverse. Natural run-off
contributed to a majority of the net $84.8 million decrease in portfolio balances from 2015.

The ALLL decreased slightly to $18.9 million as of December 31, 2015. TDR reserves comprise a significant
majority of the ALLL for the permanent mortgage portfolio. NPLs decreased by $2.4 million to $31.7 million in
2015 from $34.1 million in 2014, although NPLs as a percentage of loans increased to 6.97 percent from
6.32 percent because of the decline in total permanent mortgage balances. Net charge-offs decreased by
$2.1 million to $1.5 million during 2015. The following table shows permanent mortgage asset quality trends by
segment.

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Table 17 – Permanent Mortgage Asset Quality Trends by Segment

52501

(Dollars in thousands)

Regional Bank

Period-end loans
Nonperforming loans

Allowance for loan losses as of January 1
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31

Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans
Total troubled debt restructurings

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

Corporate

Period-end loans
Nonperforming loans
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31 (b)

Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans

Total troubled debt restructurings

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Allowance / loans % (b)

Non-Strategic

Period-end loans
Nonperforming loans

Allowance for loan losses as of January 1
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31

Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans

Total troubled debt restructurings

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

Consolidated

Period-end loans
Nonperforming loans

Allowance for loan losses as of January 1
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31

Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans

Total troubled debt restructurings

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

2015

2014

December 31
2013

2012

2011

$ 21,162
443

$ 10,852
503

$ 12,623
535

$ 16,125
1,000

$ 18,535
51

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

167
(14)
-
(13)
140

720
364
1,084

2.08%
2.09%
0.14%
0.66%
9.96x

245
(19)
-
(59)
167

1,254
-
1,254

5.75%
4.64%
0.16%
1.54%
8.88x

$

$

$

$

117
-
-
128
245

597
466
1,063

$

$

$

$

7.77%
4.23%
-%
1.94%
NM

$

$

$

$

166
-
-
(49)
117

-
916
916

3.03%
6.20%
-%
0.73%
NM

406
(12)
-
(228)
166

-
-
-

2.72%
0.27%
0.06%
0.90%
13.72x

$ 97,450
1,677
N/A

$

$

3,992
-

3,992

$135,538
3,045
N/A

$

$

5,494
-

5,494

$174,621
4,598
N/A

$

$

2,691
204

2,895

$180,034
1,915
N/A

$

$

-
2,177

2,177

$140,914
207
N/A

$

$

-
-

-

2.92%
1.72%
N/A

2.32%
2.25%
N/A

2.34%
2.63%
N/A

1.83%
1.06%
N/A

0.67%
0.15%
N/A

$335,511
29,532

$ 18,955
(3,127)
1,687
1,292
$ 18,807
$ 78,719
18,666

$392,571
30,530

$ 22,246
(5,872)
2,314
267
$ 18,955
$ 84,701
22,010

$474,998
33,038

$ 24,811
(9,934)
2,473
4,896
$ 22,246
$ 94,532
22,968

$569,424
29,806

$ 26,028
(13,604)
3,024
9,363
$ 24,811
$ 97,501
20,330

$668,744
35,731

$ 64,603
(75,206)
5,375
31,256
$ 26,028
$ 68,177
12,783

$ 97,385

$106,711

$117,500

$117,831

$ 80,960

1.88%
8.80%
0.40%
5.61%
13.07x

1.40%
7.78%
0.83%
4.83%
5.32x

2.59%
6.96%
1.42%
4.68%
2.98x

2.40%
5.23%
1.71%
4.36%
2.34x

3.94%
5.34%
8.36%
3.89%
0.37x

$454,123
31,652

$ 19,122
(3,141)
1,687
1,279
$ 18,947

$ 83,431
19,030

$538,961
34,078

$ 22,491
(5,891)
2,314
208
$ 19,122

$ 91,449
22,010

$662,242
38,171

$ 24,928
(9,934)
2,473
5,024
$ 22,491

$ 97,820
23,638

$765,583
32,721

$ 26,194
(13,604)
3,024
9,314
$ 24,928

$ 97,501
23,423

$828,193
35,989

$ 65,009
(75,218)
5,375
31,028
$ 26,194

$ 68,177
12,783

$102,461

$113,459

$121,458

$120,924

$ 80,960

2.11%
6.97%
0.30%
4.17%
13.04x

1.72%
6.32%
0.60%
3.55%
5.34x

2.62%
5.76%
1.00%
3.40%
3.01x

2.28%
4.27%
1.33%
3.26%
2.36x

3.36%
4.35%
6.89%
3.16%
0.38x

NM - Not meaningful.
Loans are expressed net of unearned income.
(a) 30+ Delinquency % includes all accounts delinquent more than one month and still accruing interest.
(b) An allowance has not been established for these loans as the valuation adjustment taken upon exercise of clean-up calls included expected

losses.

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Credit Card and Other
The credit card and other portfolios were $.4 billion on December 31, 2015, and primarily include credit card
receivables, other consumer-related credits, and automobile loans. The allowance decreased to $11.9 million as of
December 31, 2015 from $14.7 million in 2014. In 2015, FHN experienced net charge-offs of $12.8 million of
credit card and other consumer loans compared with $11.8 million during 2014. Loans 30 days or more
delinquent decreased from 1.42 percent in 2014 to 1.08 percent in 2015.

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The following table shows credit card and other asset quality trends by segment:

Table 18 – Credit Card and Other Asset Quality Trends by Segment

01652

(Dollars in thousands)

Regional Bank

Period-end loans
Nonperforming loans
Allowance for loan losses as of January 1
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31
Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans
Total troubled debt restructurings

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

Non-Strategic

Period-end loans
Nonperforming loans

Allowance for loan losses as of January 1
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31
Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans

Total troubled debt restructurings

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

Consolidated

Period-end loans
Nonperforming loans
Allowance for loan losses as of January 1
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Allowance for loan losses as of December 31
Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans
Total troubled debt restructurings

30+ Delinq. % (a)
NPL %
Charge-offs %
Allowance / loans %
Allowance / charge-offs

December 31

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

$344,405
620
$ 14,310
(15,542)
3,555
8,643
$ 10,966
314
$
-
314

$

$

$345,859
-
7,125
(13,781)
3,026
17,940
$ 14,310
406
$
-
406

$

$

$320,607
12
6,235
(10,533)
2,421
9,002
7,125
370
-
370

$
$

$

$

$270,874
14
6,215
(10,868)
2,713
8,175
6,235
574
-
574

$
$

$

$

$262,328
5
7,472
(12,185)
3,255
7,673
6,215
797
-
797

$
$

$

1.07%
0.18%
3.51%
3.18%
0.91x

1.38%
-%
3.22%
4.14%
1.33x

1.30%
-%
2.73%
2.22%
0.88x

1.36%
0.01%
3.13%
2.30%
0.76x

1.20%
-%
3.37%
2.37%
0.70x

$ 10,131
737

$ 12,272
763

$ 15,999
1,385

$ 18,231
1,684

$ 21,723
2,136

$

$
$

$

$

$
$

$

420
(1,149)
298
1,350
919
63
-

63

1.47%
7.28%
7.75%
9.07%
1.08x

$

$
$

$

359
(1,150)
105
1,106
420
127
-

127

2.48%
6.22%
7.37%
3.43%
0.40x

$

$
$

$

663
(871)
248
319
359
175
-

175

2.33%
8.66%
3.68%
2.25%
0.58x

866
(1,756)
489
1,064
663
244
-

244

2.82%
9.23%
6.42%
3.64%
0.52x

$

$
$

$

5,414
(7,068)
562
1,958
866
320
-

320

2.85%
9.83%
21.47%
3.98%
0.13x

$354,536
1,357
$ 14,730
(16,691)
3,853
9,993
$ 11,885
377
$
-
377

$

$

$358,131
763
7,484
(14,931)
3,131
19,046
$ 14,730
533
$
-
533

$

$

$336,606
1,397
6,898
(11,404)
2,669
9,321
7,484
545
-
545

$
$

$

$

$289,105
1,698
7,081
(12,624)
3,202
9,239
6,898
818
-
818

$
$

$

$284,051
2,141
$ 12,886
(19,253)
3,817
9,631
7,081
1,117
-
1,117

$
$

$

1.08%
0.38%
3.64%
3.35%
0.93x

1.42%
0.21%
3.39%
4.11%
1.25x

1.35%
0.42%
2.78%
2.22%
0.86x

1.45%
0.59%
3.36%
2.39%
0.73x

1.33%
0.75%
5.23%
2.49%
0.46x

NM - Not meaningful.
Loans are expressed net of unearned income.
(a) 30+ Delinquency % includes all accounts delinquent more than one month and still accruing interest.

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Allowance for Loan Losses
Management’s policy is to maintain the ALLL at a level sufficient to absorb estimated probable incurred losses in
the loan portfolio. The total allowance for loan losses decreased 10 percent to $210.2 million on December 31,
2015, from $232.4 million on December 31, 2014. The allowance attributable to individually impaired loans was
$51.0 million and $63.6 million on December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. FHN also had $1.7 million of
reserves associated with PCI loans as of December 31, 2015 compared to $3.2 million as of December 31, 2014.
The ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans, net of unearned income, decreased to 1.19 percent on
December 31, 2015, from 1.43 percent on December 31, 2014. Overall, consolidated asset quality trends
remained favorable in 2015 despite some volatility in the economy. The decline in the ALLL from a year ago was
largely driven by aggregate improvement and runoff within the non-strategic consumer loan portfolios as well as
charge-offs that continue to remain at historical lows and drive lower loss rates. Some of the decline in the ALLL
was offset by the impact of loan growth and the continued extension of the loss emergence period for commercial
loans within the regional bank.

The provision for loan losses is the charge to earnings necessary to maintain the ALLL at a sufficient level
reflecting management’s estimate of probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. The provision for loan losses
decreased 67 percent to $9.0 million in 2015 from $27.0 million in 2014.

Consolidated Net Charge-offs
Overall, net charge offs continue to be at historical lows. Consolidated net charge-offs in the retail portfolios
declined $17.5 million in 2015 to $20.5 million. Net charge-offs of consumer real estate loans declined
$16.4 million to $6.2 million in 2015, with a majority of the decline attributable to the non-strategic segment. The
decline was due in part to improvement in the portfolio, stabilizing collateral values, enhanced recovery efforts, and
runoff of balances within that portfolio. Permanent mortgage net charge-offs declined $2.1 million to $1.5 million in
2015 while credit card and other net charge-offs increased $1.0 million from a year ago. Total commercial net
charge-offs were relatively flat compared to 2014 at $10.7 million.

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The following table provides consolidated asset quality information for the years 2011 through 2015:

Table 19 – Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses and Charge-offs

40614

(Dollars in thousands)

Allowance for loan losses:
Beginning balance
Provision for loan losses
Charge-offs:

Commercial, financial, and industrial
Commercial real estate
Consumer real estate
Permanent mortgage
Credit card and other
Total charge-offs

Recoveries:

Commercial, financial, and industrial
Commercial real estate
Consumer real estate
Permanent mortgage
Credit card and other
Total recoveries
Net charge-offs

Ending balance

Reserve for unfunded commitments
Total of allowance for loan losses and reserve

for unfunded commitments

Loans and commitments:
Total period end loans, net of unearned
Insured retail residential and construction

loans (a)

Loans excluding insured loans

Remaining unfunded commitments
Average loans, net of unearned

Reserve Rates
Total commercial loans
Allowance/loans %
Period End Loans % of Total

Consumer real estate

Allowance/loans %
Period End Loans % of Total

Permanent mortgage

Allowance/loans %
Period End Loans % of Total

Credit card and other

Allowance/loans %
Period End Loans % of Total

Allowance and net charge-off ratios
Allowance to total loans
Allowance to total loans excluding insured loans
Net charge-offs to average loans
Allowance to net charge-offs

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

$

232,448
9,000

$

253,809
27,000

$

276,963
55,000

$

384,351
78,000

$

664,799
44,000

22,406
3,550
30,068
3,141
16,691
75,856

13,339
1,876
23,895
1,687
3,853
44,650
31,206
210,242

5,926

$

$

20,492
3,741
45,391
5,891
14,931
90,446

9,666
4,150
22,824
2,314
3,131
42,085
48,361
232,448

4,770

$

$

22,936
3,502
73,642
9,934
11,404
121,418

12,487
4,275
21,360
2,473
2,669
43,264
78,154
253,809

3,017

$

$

30,887
19,977
147,918
13,604
12,624
225,010

11,151
4,475
17,770
3,024
3,202
39,622
185,388
276,963

4,145

$

$

76,728
41,147
164,922
75,218
19,253
377,268

16,562
11,047
16,019
5,375
3,817
52,820
324,448
384,351

6,945

216,168

237,218

256,826

281,108

391,296

$

$

$17,686,502

$16,230,166

$15,389,074

$16,708,582

$16,397,127

1,939
$17,684,563

$ 7,903,294
$16,624,439

5,674
$16,224,492

18,147
$15,370,927

40,672
$16,667,910

99,024
$16,298,103

$ 7,231,879
$15,520,972

$ 7,469,553
$15,726,374

$ 7,993,218
$16,205,403

$ 7,435,228
$16,056,818

0.82%
68

0.83%
63

1.07%
59

1.17%
60

1.98%
57

1.69
27

4.17
3

3.35
2

1.19
1.19
0.19
6.74x

2.24
31

3.55
3

4.11
2

1.43
1.43
0.31
4.81x

2.38
35

3.40
4

2.22
2

1.65
1.65
0.50
3.25x

2.27
34

3.26
4

2.39
2

1.66
1.66
1.14
1.49x

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.
* Amount is less than one percent.
(a) Whole-loans insurance has been obtained on certain retail residential and construction loans.

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2.80
36

3.16
5

2.49
2

2.34
2.36
2.02
1.18x

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Nonperforming Assets
Nonperforming loans are loans placed on nonaccrual status if it becomes evident that full collection of principal
and interest is at risk, impairment has been recognized as a partial charge-off of principal balance, or on a case-
by-case basis if FHN continues to receive payments but there are atypical loan structures or other borrower-
specific issues. Included in nonaccruals are loans in which FHN continues to receive payments, including
residential real estate loans where the borrower has been discharged of personal obligation through bankruptcy and
second liens, regardless of delinquency status, behind first liens that are 90 or more days past due or are TDRs or
are bankruptcies. These, along with foreclosed real estate, excluding foreclosed real estate from government
insured mortgages, represent nonperforming assets (“NPAs”).
Total nonperforming assets (including NPLs HFS) decreased to $211.9 million on December 31, 2015, from
$241.5 million on December 31, 2014. Nonperforming assets (excluding NPLs HFS) decreased to $204.1 million
on December 31, 2015, from $233.9 million on December 31, 2014. The nonperforming assets ratio
(nonperforming assets excluding NPLs HFS to total period-end loans plus foreclosed real estate and other assets)
decreased to 1.15 percent in 2015 from 1.44 percent in 2014. The decline in nonperforming assets was mainly
driven by a decline in nonperforming loans across both commercial and consumer portfolios.
Nonperforming C&I loans decreased to $26.3 million in 2015 from $32.6 million in 2014. This decrease was
largely driven by the third quarter 2015 sale of an insurance TRUP that was on interest deferral. Commercial real
estate NPLs decreased $6.7 million to $8.7 million in 2015 and was primarily within the regional bank. Consumer
nonperforming loans decreased to $144.1 million as of December 31, 2015 from $155.5 million in 2014, mainly
due to a decline in the consumer real estate portfolio.
The ratio of ALLL to NPLs in the loan portfolio increased to 1.17 times in 2015 compared to 1.14 times in 2014,
driven by lower nonperforming loans on December 31, 2015 compared to the end of 2014. Certain nonperforming
loans in both the commercial and consumer portfolios are deemed collateral-dependent and are charged down to
an estimate of collateral value less costs to sell. Because loss content has been recognized through a partial
charge-off, typically reserves are not recorded.

Table 20 – Nonaccrual/Nonperforming Loans, Foreclosed Assets, and Other Disclosures (a)

(Dollars in thousands)

Consumer:

Consumer real estate
Permanent mortgage
Credit card & other (b)
Total consumer

Commercial:

Commercial, financial, and industrial
Commercial real estate
Total commercial
Total nonperforming loans (c) (d)

Nonperforming loans held-for-sale (d)
Foreclosed real estate and other assets
Foreclosed real estate from GNMA loans

Total foreclosed real estate and other assets

Total nonperforming assets (d) (e)

Troubled debt restructurings (f):
Accruing restructured loans
Nonaccruing restructured loans (d) (g)
Total troubled debt restructurings (f)

Ratios:

2015

2014

December 31
2013

2012

2011

$111,092
31,652
1,357
144,101

$120,632
34,078
763
155,473

$117,598
38,171
1,397
157,166

$ 64,445
32,721
1,698
98,864

$ 38,776
35,989
2,141
76,906

26,313
8,684
34,997
179,098

7,846
24,977
8,086
33,063

32,610
15,356
47,966
203,439

7,643
30,430
9,492
39,922

79,759
18,101
97,860
255,026

61,139
45,753
25,809
71,562

122,600
45,570
168,170
267,034

51,385
41,767
18,923
60,690

162,229
114,965
277,194
354,100

46,651
68,885
16,360
85,245

$211,921

$241,512

$361,918

$360,186

$469,636

$198,059
98,113
$296,172

$231,109
100,152
$331,261

$246,894
105,409
$352,303

$243,884
114,138
$358,022

$206,210
72,798
$279,008

Allowance to nonperforming loans in the loan portfolio (d)

1.17x

1.14x

1.00x

1.04x

1.09x

(a) Balances do not include PCI loans even though the customer may be contractually past due. PCI loans were recorded at fair value upon

acquisition and accrete interest income over the remaining life of the loan.

(b) Nonperforming loans in this category are primarily one-time-close construction loans.
(c) Under the original terms of the loans, estimated interest income would have been approximately $9 million, $10 million, and $14 million

during 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

(d) Excludes loans that are 90 or more days past due and still accruing interest.
(e) Balances do not include PCI loans or government-insured foreclosed real estate.
(f) Excludes TDRs that are classified as held-for-sale nearly all of which are accounted for under the fair value option.
(g) Amounts also included in nonperforming loans above.

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The following table provides nonperforming assets by business segment:

Table 21 – Nonperforming Assets by Segment

66159

(Dollars in thousands)

Nonperforming loans (a)
Regional bank
Non-strategic

Consolidated

Foreclosed real estate (b)

Regional bank
Non-strategic

Consolidated

Nonperforming Assets (a)

Regional bank
Non-strategic

Consolidated

NPL %

Regional bank
Non-strategic

Consolidated

NPA % (c)

Regional bank
Non-strategic

Consolidated

2015

2014

December 31
2013

2012

2011

$ 58,152
120,946

$ 67,699
135,740

$ 91,922
163,104

$133,749
133,285

$199,210
154,890

$179,098

$203,439

$255,026

$267,034

$354,100

$ 16,298
8,679

$ 20,451
9,979

$ 28,806
16,947

$ 13,726
28,041

$ 16,563
52,322

$ 24,977

$ 30,430

$ 45,753

$ 41,767

$ 68,885

$ 74,450
129,625

$ 88,150
145,719

$120,727
180,052

$147,475
161,326

$215,773
207,212

$204,075

$233,869

$300,779

$308,801

$422,985

0.36%
5.99%

1.01%

0.47%
6.39%

1.15%

0.48%
5.37%

1.25%

0.64%
5.74%

1.44%

0.74%
5.35%

1.66%

0.98%
5.88%

1.95%

1.03%
3.59%

1.60%

1.13%
4.32%

1.84%

1.67%
3.48%

2.16%

1.80%
4.60%

2.57%

(a) Excludes loans that are 90 or more days past due and still accruing interest.
(b) Excludes foreclosed real estate related to government insured mortgages.
(c) Ratio is non-performing assets related to the loan portfolio to total loans plus foreclosed real estate and other assets.

The following table provides nonperforming loans both before and after partial charge-offs, LOCOM adjustments,
and negative fair value adjustments previously taken as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:

Table 22 – Nonperforming Loans

(Dollars in thousands)

Held-to-maturity:
Gross nonperforming loans (a)
Less: Partial charge-offs (b)
Less: LOCOM adjustments (c)
Less: Nonaccrual interest adjustments (d)

Net nonperforming loans (e)

Held-for-sale: (f)
Gross nonperforming loans
Less: Fair value mark
Less: LOCOM adjustments

Net nonperforming loans

Total net nonperforming loans including held-for-sale

December 31

2015

2014

$238,284
(51,159)
-
(8,027)

$274,310
(64,503)
(615)
(5,753)

$179,098

$203,439

$ 14,784
(6,820)
(118)

$ 14,211
(6,529)
(39)

$

7,846

$

7,643

$186,944

$211,082

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.
(a) Balances as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, include $161.0 million and $184.9 million, respectively, of gross nonperforming loans within

the non-strategic segment.

(b) Balances as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, include $33.3 million and $43.7 million, respectively, of non-strategic partial charge-offs

associated with nonperforming loans.
(c) Included in the non-strategic segment.
(d) Balances as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, include $6.8 million and $4.8 million, respectively, of nonaccrual interest adjustments within

the non-strategic segment.

(e) Balances as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, include $120.9 million and $135.7 million, respectively, of net nonperforming loans within

the non-strategic segment.

(f) As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, all held-for-sale nonperforming loans are included in the non-strategic segment.

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Table 23 provides an activity rollforward of foreclosed real estate balances for December 31, 2015 and 2014. The
balance of foreclosed real estate, exclusive of inventory from government insured mortgages, decreased to
$25.0 million as of December 31, 2015, from $30.4 million as of December 31, 2014. Inflows of foreclosed real
estate declined 40 percent from 2014 to $12.5 million at the end of 2015 as FHN has continued efforts to avoid
foreclosures by restructuring loans and working with borrowers while also executing sales of existing foreclosed
assets. Additionally, property values have stabilized which also affect the balance of foreclosed real estate. See the
discussion of Foreclosure Practices of MD&A for information regarding the impact on FHN.

Table 23 – Rollforward of Foreclosed Real Estate

(Dollars in thousands)

Beginning balance, January 1 (a)
Valuation adjustments
New foreclosed property
Acquired foreclosed property
Capitalized expenses
Disposals:

Single transactions
Bulk sales

Ending balance, December 31 (a)

(a) Excludes foreclosed real estate related to government insured mortgages.

Past Due Loans and Potential Problem Assets

2015

2014

$ 30,430
(2,868)
12,530
923
-

$ 45,753
(3,465)
20,877
-
27

(16,038)
-

(31,440)
(1,322)

$ 24,977

$ 30,430

Past due loans are loans contractually past due as to interest or principal payments, but which have not yet been
put on nonaccrual status. Loans in the portfolio that are 90 days or more past due and still accruing decreased to
$23.3 million on December 31, 2015, from $25.2 million on December 31, 2014. Loans 30 to 89 days past due
increased slightly to $50.9 million on December 31, 2015 compared to $50.5 million at the end of 2014. The
slight increase in loans delinquent 30-89 days includes a $7.7 million decline related to the consumer real estate
portfolio which was more than offset by an increase in 30-89 delinquencies within the commercial and permanent
mortgage portfolios.

Potential problem assets represent those assets where information about possible credit problems of borrowers has
caused management to have serious doubts about the borrower’s ability to comply with present repayment terms.
This definition is believed to be substantially consistent with the standards established by the OCC for loans
classified as substandard accruing loans. Potential problem assets in the loan portfolio, which includes loans past
due 90 days or more and still accruing, were $208.7 million on December 31, 2015, $194.1 million on September
30, 2015 and $267.8 million on December 31, 2014. The current expectation of losses from potential problem
assets has been included in management’s analysis for assessing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.

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Table 24 – Accruing Delinquencies and Other Credit Disclosures

(Dollars in thousands)

Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing (a) (b):
Consumer:

Consumer real estate
Permanent mortgage
Credit card & other

Total consumer

Commercial:

Commercial, financial, and industrial
Commercial real estate

Total commercial

2015

2014

December 31
2013

2012

2011

$ 16,668
3,991
1,398

$ 16,695
5,640
2,025

$ 21,484
6,129
1,763

$ 30,403
9,592
1,833

$ 37,625
12,415
1,502

22,057

24,360

29,376

41,828

51,542

1,083
161

1,244

770
115

885

1,810
1,078

2,888

422
-

422

234
-

234

Total loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing (a) (b)

$ 23,301

$ 25,245

$ 32,264

$ 42,250

$ 51,776

Loans 30 to 89 days past due
Loans 30 to 89 days past due – guaranteed (c)
Loans held-for-sale 30 to 89 days past due
Loans held-for-sale 30 to 89 days past due – guaranteed

portion (c)

Loans held-for-sale 90 days past due (b)
Loans held-for-sale 90 days past due – guaranteed portion (b) (c)
Potential problem assets (d)
(a) Excludes loans classified as held-for-sale.
(b) Amounts are not included in nonperforming/nonaccrual loans.
(c) Guaranteed loans include FHA, VA, and GNMA loans repurchased through the GNMA buyout program.
(d) Includes past due loans.

$ 50,896
-
7,133

$ 50,531
175
6,895

$ 70,298
187
14,538

$ 80,893
47
15,333

$110,813
67
7,591

7,133
17,230
17,131
$208,706

6,013
25,455
24,255
$267,797

11,660
37,599
35,118
$343,359

12,986
34,002
31,699
$496,308

6,108
42,308
36,299
$729,421

Troubled Debt Restructuring and Loan Modifications
As part of FHN’s ongoing risk management practices, FHN attempts to work with borrowers when appropriate to
extend or modify loan terms to better align with their current ability to repay. Extensions and modifications to loans
are made in accordance with internal policies and guidelines which conform to regulatory guidance. Each
occurrence is unique to the borrower and is evaluated separately. In a situation where an economic concession
has been granted to a borrower that is experiencing financial difficulty, FHN identifies and reports that loan as a
Troubled Debt Restructuring (“TDR”). FHN considers regulatory guidelines when restructuring loans to ensure that
prudent lending practices are followed. As such, qualification criteria and payment terms consider the borrower’s
current and prospective ability to comply with the modified terms of the loan. Additionally, FHN structures loan
modifications to amortize the debt within a reasonable period of time. See Note 4 – Loans for further discussion
regarding TDRs.

Commercial Loan Modifications
As part of FHN’s credit risk management governance processes, the Loan Rehab and Recovery Department
(“LRRD”) is responsible for managing most commercial relationships with borrowers whose financial condition has
deteriorated to such an extent that the credits are being considered for impairment, classified as substandard or
worse, placed on nonaccrual status, foreclosed or in process of foreclosure, or in active or contemplated litigation.
LRRD has the authority and responsibility to enter into workout and/or rehabilitation agreements with troubled
commercial borrowers in order to mitigate and/or minimize the amount of credit losses recognized from these
problem assets. While every circumstance is different, LRRD will generally use forbearance agreements (generally
6-12 months) as an element of commercial loan workouts, which include reduced interest rates, reduced
payments, release of guarantor, or entering into short sale agreements.

The individual impairment assessments completed on commercial loans in accordance with the Accounting
Standards Codification Topic related to Troubled Debt Restructurings (“ASC 310-40”) include loans classified as
TDRs as well as loans that may have been modified yet not classified as TDRs by management. For example, a
modification of loan terms that management would generally not consider to be a TDR could be a temporary
extension of maturity to allow a borrower to complete an asset sale whereby the proceeds of such transaction are
to be paid to satisfy the outstanding debt. Additionally, a modification that extends the term of a loan but does not

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involve reduction of principal or accrued interest, in which the interest rate is adjusted to reflect current market
rates for similarly situated borrowers, is not considered a TDR. Nevertheless, each assessment will take into
account any modified terms and will be comprehensive to ensure appropriate impairment assessment. If individual
impairment is identified, management will either hold specific reserves on the amount of impairment, or, if the loan
is collateral dependent, write down the carrying amount of the asset to the net realizable value of the collateral.

Consumer Loan Modifications
FHN does not currently participate in any of the loan modification programs sponsored by the U.S. government but
does modify consumer loans using the parameters of Home Affordable Modification Program (“HAMP”). Generally,
a majority of loans modified under any such proprietary programs are classified as TDRs.

Within the HELOC and R/E installment loan classes of the consumer portfolio segment, TDRs are typically modified
by reducing the interest rate (in increments of 25 basis points to a minimum of 1 percent for up to 5 years) and a
possible maturity date extension to reach an affordable housing debt ratio. After 5 years, the interest rate will
increase 2 percent per year until the original interest rate prior to modification is achieved. Permanent mortgage
TDRs are typically modified by reducing the interest rate (in increments of 25 basis points to a minimum of
2 percent for up to 5 years) and a possible maturity date extension to reach an affordable housing debt ratio. After
5 years the interest rate steps up 1 percent every year thereafter until it reaches the Freddie Mac Weekly Survey
Rate cap. Contractual maturities may be extended to 40 years on permanent mortgages and to 30 years for
consumer real estate loans. Within the credit card class of the consumer portfolio segment, TDRs are typically
modified through either a short-term credit card hardship program or a longer-term credit card workout program.
In the credit card hardship program, borrowers may be granted rate and payment reductions for 6 months to
1 year. In the credit card workout program, customers are granted a rate reduction to 0 percent and term
extensions for up to 5 years to pay off the remaining balance.

Following classification as a TDR, modified loans within the consumer portfolio, which were previously evaluated for
impairment on a collective basis determined by their smaller balances and homogenous nature, become subject to
the impairment guidance in ASC 310-10-35, which requires individual evaluation of the debt for impairment.
However, as applicable accounting guidance allows, FHN may aggregate certain smaller-balance homogeneous
TDRs and use historical statistics, such as aggregated charge-off amounts and average amounts recovered, along
with a composite effective interest rate to measure impairment when such impaired loans have risk characteristics
in common.

On December 31, 2015 and 2014, FHN had $296.2 million and $331.3 million portfolio loans classified as TDRs,
respectively. For TDRs in the loan portfolio, FHN had loan loss reserves of $50.1 million and $59.0 million, or
17 percent and 18 percent of TDR balances, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Additionally, FHN
had $71.5 million and $80.1 million of loans HFS as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, that were
classified as TDRs. Total held-to-maturity TDRs decreased by $35.1 million as all portfolios with TDRs declined
from a year ago.

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The following table provides a summary of TDRs for the periods ended December 31, 2015 and 2014:

Table 25 – Troubled Debt Restructurings

82686

(Dollars in thousands)

Held-to-maturity:
Permanent mortgage:

Current
Delinquent
Non-accrual (a)

Total permanent mortgage

Consumer real estate:

Current
Delinquent
Non-accrual (b)

Total consumer real estate

Credit card and other:

Current
Delinquent
Non-accrual

Total credit card and other

Commercial loans:
Current
Delinquent
Non-accrual

Total commercial loans

Total held-to-maturity
Held-for-sale: (c)
Current
Delinquent
Non-accrual

Total held-for-sale

Total troubled debt restructurings

As of
December 31, 2015

As of
December 31, 2014

Number

Amount

Number

Amount

155
13
87

255

941
396
860

2,197

134
10
-

144

17
2
22

41

$ 79,501
3,930
19,030

102,461

100,638
4,216
60,830

165,684

361
16
-

377

9,397
-
18,253

27,650

182
9
86

277

1,017
53
1,239

2,309

179
17
-

196

22
1
31

54

$ 88,364
3,085
22,010

113,459

107,829
4,401
60,995

173,225

456
77
-

533

25,897
1,000
17,147

44,044

2,637

296,172

2,836

331,261

372
118
29

519

49,847
18,021
3,664

71,532

369
146
31

546

54,383
21,748
3,936

80,067

3,156

$367,704

3,382

$411,328

(a) Balances as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 include $4.8 million and $7.3 million, respectively, of discharged bankruptcies.
(b) Balances as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 include $15.1 million and $18.2 million, respectively, of discharged bankruptcies.
(c) Loans HFS are reported net of negative fair value adjustments.

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RISK MANAGEMENT

FHN derives revenue from providing services and, in many cases, assuming and managing risk for profit which
exposes the Company to business strategy and reputational, interest rate, liquidity, market, capital adequacy,
operational, compliance, and credit risks that require ongoing oversight and management. FHN has an enterprise-
wide approach to risk governance, measurement, management, and reporting including an economic capital
allocation process that is tied to risk profiles used to measure risk-adjusted returns. Through an enterprise-wide
risk governance structure and a statement of risk tolerance approved by the Board, management continually
evaluates the balance of risk/return and earnings volatility with shareholder value.

FHN’s enterprise-wide risk governance structure begins with the Board. The Board, working with the Executive &
Risk Committee of the Board, establishes the Company’s risk tolerance by approving policies and limits that
provide standards for the nature and the level of risk the Company is willing to assume. The Board regularly
receives reports on management’s performance against the Company’s risk tolerance primarily through the Board’s
Executive & Risk and Audit Committees.

To further support the risk governance provided by the Board, FHN has established accountabilities, control
processes, procedures, and a management governance structure designed to align risk management with risk-
taking throughout the Company. The control procedures are aligned with FHN’s four components of risk
governance: (1) Specific Risk Committees; (2) the Risk Management Organization; (3) Business Unit Risk
Management; and (4) Independent Assurance Functions.

1. Specific Risk Committees: The Board has delegated authority to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) to

manage Business Strategy and Reputation Risk, and the general business affairs of the Company under the
Board’s oversight. The CEO utilizes the executive management team and the Executive Risk Management
Committee to carry out these duties and to analyze existing and emerging strategic and reputation risks
and determines the appropriate course of action. The Executive Risk Management Committee is comprised
of the CEO and certain officers designated by the CEO. The Executive Risk Management Committee is
supported by a set of specific risk committees focused on unique risk types (e.g. liquidity, credit,
operational, etc). These risk committees provide a mechanism that assembles the necessary expertise and
perspectives of the management team to discuss emerging risk issues, monitor the Company’s risk-taking
activities, and evaluate specific transactions and exposures. These committees also monitor the direction
and trend of risks relative to business strategies and market conditions and direct management to respond
to risk issues.

2. The Risk Management Organization: The Company’s risk management organization, led by the Chief Risk
Officer and Chief Credit Officer, provides objective oversight of risk-taking activities. The risk management
organization translates FHN’s overall risk tolerance into approved limits and formal policies and is supported
by corporate staff functions, including the Corporate Secretary, Legal, Finance, Human Resources, and
Technology. Risk management also works with business units and functional experts to establish
appropriate operating standards and monitor business practices in relation to those standards. Additionally,
risk management proactively works with business units and senior management to focus management on
key risks in the Company and emerging trends that may change FHN’s risk profile. The Chief Risk Officer
has overall responsibility and accountability for enterprise risk management and aggregate risk reporting.

3. Business Unit Risk Management: The Company’s business units are responsible for identifying,

acknowledging, quantifying, mitigating, and managing all risks arising within their respective units. They
determine and execute their business strategies, which puts them closest to the changing nature of risks
and they are best able to take the needed actions to manage and mitigate those risks. The business units
are supported by the risk management organization that helps identify and consider risks when making
business decisions. Management processes, structure, and policies are designed to help ensure compliance
with laws and regulations as well as provide organizational clarity for authority, decision-making, and
accountability. The risk governance structure supports and promotes the escalation of material items to
executive management and the Board.

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4. Independent Assurance Functions: Internal Audit, Credit Assurance Services (“CAS”), and Model Validation
provide an independent and objective assessment of the design and execution of the Company’s internal
control system, including management systems, risk governance, and policies and procedures. These
groups’ activities are designed to provide reasonable assurance that risks are appropriately identified and
communicated; resources are safeguarded; significant financial, managerial, and operating information is
complete, accurate, and reliable; and employee actions are in compliance with the Company’s policies and
applicable laws and regulations. Internal Audit and Model Validation report to the Audit Committee of the
Board while CAS reports to the Executive & Risk Committee of the Board.

MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT
FHN is exposed to market risk related to the trading securities inventory maintained by its Fixed Income division in
connection with its fixed income distribution activities. Market risk is the risk of loss in the value of the fixed
income trading securities inventory due to changes in market prices. Various types of securities inventory positions
are procured for distribution to customers by the sales staff. When these securities settle on a delayed basis, they
are considered forward contracts. Refer to the “Determination of Fair Value – Trading securities and trading
liabilities” section of Note 24 – Fair Value of Assets & Liabilities beginning on page 164 of this report, which
section is incorporated into MD&A by this reference.

FHN’s market risk appetite is approved by the Executive and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors and
executed through management policies and procedures of the Asset Liability Committee, (“ALCO”) and the FTN
Financial Risk Committee. These policies contain various market risk limits including, for example, overall balance
sheet size limits for Fixed Income, VaR limits for the trading securities inventory, and individual position limits and
sector limits for products with credit risk, among others. Risk measures are computed and reviewed on a daily
basis to ensure compliance with market risk management policies.

VaR and Stress Testing
VaR is a statistical risk measure to estimate the potential loss in value from adverse market movements over an
assumed fixed holding period within a stated confidence level. FHN employs a model to compute daily VaR
measures for its trading securities inventory. FHN computes VaR using historical simulation with a 1-year lookback
period at a 99 percent confidence level and 1-day and 10-day time horizons. Additionally, FHN computes a
Stressed VaR (“SVaR”) measure. The SVaR computation uses the same model but with model inputs reflecting
historical data from a continuous 12-month period that reflects a period of significant financial stress appropriate
for our trading securities portfolio.

A summary of FHN’s VaR and SVaR measures for 1-day and 10-day time horizons is as follows:

Table 26 – VaR and SVaR Measures

(Dollars in thousands)

1-day

VaR
SVaR

10-day

VaR
SVaR

(Dollars in thousands)

1-day

VaR
SVaR

10-day

VaR
SVaR

Year Ended
December 31, 2015

Mean

High

Low

As of
December 31, 2015

$

664
3,184

$ 1,174
5,727

$ 384
1,628

1,788
10,122

3,452
16,677

742
4,094

$ 498
2,263

990
4,645

Year Ended
December 31, 2014

Mean

High

Low

As of
December 31, 2014

$

912
3,404

$ 2,072
6,287

$ 369
1,915

2,894
11,697

7,105
21,233

743
5,546

$ 496
2,640

1,011
6,571

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FHN’s overall VaR measure includes both interest rate risk and credit spread risk. Separate measures of these
component risks are as follows:

Table 27 – Schedule of Risks Included in VaR

(Dollars in Thousands)

Interest rate risk
Credit spread risk

As of
December 31, 2015

As of
December 31, 2014

1-day

$451
443

10-day

$553
841

1-day

$546
270

10-day

$1,652
717

The potential risk of loss reflected by FHN’s VaR measures assumes the trading securities inventory is static.
Because FHN’s Fixed Income division procures fixed income securities for purposes of distribution to customers,
its trading securities inventory turns over multiple times daily, on average. Additionally, Fixed Income traders
actively manage the trading securities inventory continuously throughout each trading day. Accordingly, FHN’s
trading securities inventory is highly dynamic, rather than static. As a result, it would be rare for Fixed Income to
incur a negative revenue day in its fixed income activities of the level indicated by its VaR measurements.

In addition to being used in FHN’s daily market risk management process, the VaR and SVaR measures are also
used by FHN in computing its regulatory market risk capital requirements in accordance with the Market Risk
Capital rules. For additional information regarding FHN’s capital adequacy refer to the “Capital” section of this
MD&A.

FHN also performs stress tests on its trading securities portfolio to calculate the potential loss under various
assumed market scenarios. Key assumed stresses used in those tests are:

Down 25 bps – assumes an instantaneous downward move in interest rates of 25 basis points at all points on
the interest rate yield curve.

Up 25 bps – assumes an instantaneous upward move in interest rates of 25 basis points at all points on the
interest rate yield curve.

Curve flattening – assumes an instantaneous flattening of the interest rate yield curve through an increase in short-
term rates and a decrease in long-term rates. The 2-year point on the Treasury yield curve is assumed to increase
15 basis points and the 10-year point on the Treasury yield curve is assumed to decrease 15 basis points. Shifts in
other points on the yield curve are predicted based on their correlation to the 2-year and 10-year points.

Curve steepening – assumes an instantaneous steepening of the interest rate yield curve through a decrease in
short-term rates and an increase in long-term rates. The 2-year point on the Treasury yield curve is assumed to
decrease 15 basis points and the 10-year point on the Treasury yield curve is assumed to increase 15 basis points.
Shifts in other points on the yield curve are predicted based on their correlation to the 2-year and 10-year points.

Credit spread widening – assumes an instantaneous increase in credit spreads (the difference between yields on
Treasury securities and non-Treasury securities) of 25 basis points.

Model Validation
Trading risk management personnel within Fixed Income have primary responsibility for model risk management
with respect to the model used by FHN to compute its VaR measures and perform stress testing on the trading
inventory. Among other procedures, these personnel monitor model results and perform periodic backtesting as
part of an ongoing process of validating the accuracy of the model. These model risk management activities are
subject to annual review by FHN’s Model Validation Group, an independent assurance group charged with
oversight responsibility for FHN’s model risk management.

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CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND ADEQUACY
The capital management objectives of FHN are to provide capital sufficient to cover the risks inherent in FHN’s
businesses, to maintain excess capital to well-capitalized standards, and to assure ready access to the capital
markets. The Capital Management Committee, chaired by the Senior Vice President of Treasury and Funds
Management and Treasurer, reports to ALCO and is responsible for capital management oversight and provides a
forum for addressing management issues related to capital adequacy. This committee reviews sources and uses of
capital, key capital ratios, segment economic capital allocation methodologies, and other factors in monitoring and
managing current capital levels, as well as potential future sources and uses of capital. The Capital Management
Committee also recommends capital management policies, which are submitted for approval to ALCO and the
Executive & Risk Committee and the Board as necessary.

OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Operational risk is the risk of loss from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, and systems or from
external events including data or network security breaches of FHN or of third parties affecting FHN or its
customers. This risk is inherent in all businesses. Operational risk is divided into the following risk areas, which
have been established at the corporate level to address these risks across the entire organization:

• Business Continuity Planning/Records Management

• Compliance/Legal

• Program Governance

• Fiduciary

• Security/Internal and External Fraud

• Financial (including disclosure)

• Information Technology (including cybersecurity)

• Vendor

Management, measurement, and reporting of operational risk are overseen by the Operational Risk, Fiduciary,
Financial Governance, FTN Financial Risk, and Investment Rationalization Board Committees. Key representatives
from the business segments, operating units, and supporting units are represented on these committees as
appropriate. These governance committees manage the individual operational risk types across the company by
setting standards, monitoring activity, initiating actions, and reporting exposures and results. Key Committee
activities and decisions are reported to the appropriate governance committee or included in the Enterprise Risk
Report, a quarterly analysis of risk within the organization that is provided to the Executive and Risk Committee.
Emphasis is dedicated to refinement of processes and tools to aid in measuring and managing material operational
risks and providing for a culture of awareness and accountability.

COMPLIANCE RISK MANAGEMENT
Compliance risk is the risk of legal or regulatory sanctions, material financial loss, or loss to reputation as a result
of failure to comply with laws, regulations, rules, related self-regulatory organization standards, and codes of
conduct applicable to FHN’s activities. Management, measurement, and reporting of compliance risk are overseen
by the Operational Risk Committee. Key executives from the business segments, legal, risk management, and
service functions are represented on the Committee. Summary reports of Committee activities and decisions are
provided to the appropriate governance committees. Reports include the status of regulatory activities, internal
compliance program initiatives, and evaluation of emerging compliance risk areas.

CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT
Credit risk is the risk of loss due to adverse changes in a borrower’s or counterparty’s ability to meet its financial
obligations under agreed upon terms. FHN is subject to credit risk in lending, trading, investing, liquidity/funding,
and asset management activities. The nature and amount of credit risk depends on the types of transactions, the
structure of those transactions and the parties involved. In general, credit risk is incidental to trading,
liquidity/funding, and asset management activities, while it is central to the profit strategy in lending. As a result,
the majority of credit risk is associated with lending activities.

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FHN assesses and manages credit risk through a series of policies, processes, measurement systems, and
controls. The Credit Risk Management Committee (“CRMC”) is responsible for overseeing the management of
existing and emerging credit risks in the company within the broad risk tolerances established by the Board. The
CRMC reports through the Executive Risk Management Committee. The Credit Risk Management function, led by
the Chief Credit Officer, provides strategic and tactical credit leadership by maintaining policies, overseeing credit
approval, assessing new credit products, strategies and processes, and managing portfolio composition and
performance.

The CRMC reviews on a periodic basis various reports issued by assurance functions which give it independent
assessment of adequacy of loan servicing, grading and other key functions. Additionally, CRMC is presented with
and discusses various portfolios, lending activity and lending related projects. The Credit Risk Management function
assesses the portfolio trends and results, as well as lending processes, and utilizes this information to inform
management regarding the current state of credit quality and as a factor of the estimation process for determining
the allowance for loan losses.

All of the above activities are subject to independent review by FHN’s Credit Assurance Services Group. CAS
reports to the Chief Audit Executive, who is appointed by and reports to the Audit Committee of the Board. CAS is
charged with providing the Board and executive management with independent, objective, and timely assessments
of FHN’s portfolio quality, credit policies, and credit risk management processes.

Management strives to identify potential problem loans and nonperforming loans early enough to correct the
deficiencies and prevent further credit deterioration. It is management’s objective that both charge-offs and asset
write-downs are recorded promptly based on management’s assessments of the borrower’s ability to repay and
current collateral values.

INTEREST RATE RISK MANAGEMENT
Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in interest rates will adversely affect assets, liabilities, capital, income,
and/or expense at different times or in different amounts. ALCO, a committee consisting of senior management that
meets regularly, is responsible for coordinating the financial management of interest rate risk. FHN primarily
manages interest rate risk by structuring the balance sheet to attempt to maintain the desired level of associated
earnings while operating within prudent risk limits and thereby preserving the value of FHN’s capital.

Net interest income and the financial condition of FHN are affected by changes in the level of market interest
rates as the repricing characteristics of loans and other assets do not necessarily match those of deposits, other
borrowings, and capital. When earning assets reprice more quickly than liabilities (when the balance sheet is asset-
sensitive), net interest income will benefit in a rising interest rate environment and will be negatively impacted
when interest rates decline. In the case of floating rate assets and liabilities with similar repricing frequencies, FHN
may also be exposed to basis risk which results from changing spreads between earning and borrowing rates.

Net Interest Income Simulation Analysis
The information provided in this section, including the discussion regarding the outcomes of simulation analysis
and rate shock analysis, is forward-looking. Actual results, if the assumed scenarios were to occur, could differ
because of interest rate movements, the ability of management to execute its business plans, and other factors,
including those presented in the Forward-Looking Statements section of this MD&A.

Management uses interest rate exposure models to formulate strategies to improve balance sheet positioning,
earnings, or both, within FHN’s interest rate risk, liquidity, and capital guidelines. FHN uses simulation analysis as
its primary tool to evaluate interest rate risk exposure. This type of analysis computes net interest income at risk
under a variety of market interest rate scenarios to dynamically identify interest rate risk exposures exclusive of the
potential impact on fee income. This risk management simulation, which considers forecasted balance sheet
changes, prepayment speeds, deposit mix, pricing impacts, interest impact of derivatives, and other changes in the
net interest spread, provides an estimate of the annual net interest income at risk for given changes in interest
rates. The results help FHN develop strategies for managing exposure to interest rate risk. Like any risk
management technique creating simulated outcomes for a range of given scenarios, interest rate simulation
modeling is based on a number of assumptions and judgments. In this case, the assumptions relate primarily to
loan and deposit growth or contraction, asset and liability prepayments, interest rates, and on- and off-balance
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reasonable. Nevertheless, simulation modeling provides only a sophisticated estimate, not a precise calculation, of
exposure to any given changes in interest rates.

The simulation models used to analyze net interest income create various at-risk scenarios looking at assumed
increases and/or decreases in interest rates from instantaneous and staggered movements over a certain time
period. In addition, the risk of changes in the yield curve is estimated by flattening and steepening the yield curve
to simulate net interest income exposure. Management reviews these different scenarios to determine alternative
strategies and executes based on that evaluation. The models are regularly updated to incorporate management
action. Any scenarios that indicate a change in net interest income of 3 percent or more from a base net interest
income are presented to the Board quarterly. At December 31, 2015, the interest rate environment remained at a
low level. Under these market conditions, traditional scenarios estimating the impact of declining rates are not
meaningful. Accordingly, declining rate shock scenarios (including minus 25 basis points and minus 200 basis
points) were not performed.

The remaining scenarios performed attempt to capture risk to net interest income from rising rates and changes in
the shape of the yield curve. Based on the rate sensitivity position on December 31, 2015, net interest income
exposure over the next 12 months to a rate shock of plus 25 basis points, 50 basis points, 100 basis points, and
200 basis points is estimated to be a favorable variance of 1.1 percent, 2.3 percent, 4.8 percent, and 9.5 percent,
respectively of base net interest income. A flattening yield curve scenario where long-term rates decrease and
short-term rates are static, results in an unfavorable variance in net interest income of 1.4 percent of base net
interest income. These hypothetical scenarios are used to create one estimate of risk, and do not necessarily
represent management’s current view of future interest rates or market developments.

While the continuing low interest rate environment is not expected to have a significant impact on the capital position
of FHN, the ability to expand net interest margin in this environment, without assuming additional credit risk,
continues to be a challenge for FHN. Assuming the historically low interest rate environment persists, net interest
margin will typically decline as yields on fixed rate loans and investment securities decrease due to the combination
of asset prepayments and lower reinvestment rates. With core deposit rates at historically low levels, there is little
opportunity to offset the yield declines in fixed rate assets with corresponding declines in deposit rates.

Fair Value Shock Analysis
Interest rate risk and the slope of the yield curve also affect the fair value of Fixed Income trading inventory that is
reflected in Fixed Income’s noninterest income.

Generally, low or declining interest rates with a positively sloped yield curve tend to increase Fixed Income’s
income through higher demand for fixed income products. Additionally, the fair value of Fixed Income’s trading
inventory can fluctuate as a result of differences between current interest rates and the interest rates of fixed-
income securities in the trading inventory.

Derivatives
In the normal course of business, FHN utilizes various financial instruments (including derivative contracts and
credit-related agreements) to manage the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in the fair value of certain
financial instruments generally caused by changes in interest rates including Fixed Income’s securities inventory,
certain term borrowings, and certain loans. Additionally, Fixed Income or the bank may enter into derivative
contracts in order to meet customers’ needs. However, such derivative contracts are typically offset with a
derivative contract entered into with an upstream counterparty in order to mitigate risk associated with changes in
interest rates.

The simulation models and related hedging strategies discussed above exclude the dynamics related to how fee
income and noninterest expense may be affected by actual changes in interest rates or expectations of changes.
See Note 22 – Derivatives for additional discussion of these instruments.

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LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT
ALCO also focuses on liquidity management: the funding of assets with liabilities of the appropriate duration, while
mitigating the risk of unexpected cash needs. ALCO and the Board of Directors have adopted a Liquidity Policy to
direct management of the Company’s liquidity risk. The objective of the Liquidity Policy is to ensure that FHN
meets its cash and collateral obligations promptly, in a cost-effective manner and with the highest degree of
reliability. The maintenance of adequate levels of asset and liability liquidity should provide FHN with the ability to
meet both expected and unexpected cash flows and collateral needs. Key liquidity ratios, asset liquidity levels and
the amount available from funding sources are reported to ALCO on a regular basis. FHN’s Liquidity Management
Policy establishes liquidity limits that are deemed appropriate for its risk profile.

In accordance with the Liquidity Policy, ALCO manages FHN’s exposure to liquidity risk through a dynamic, real
time forecasting methodology. Base liquidity forecasts are reviewed by ALCO and are updated as financial
conditions dictate. In addition to the baseline liquidity reports, robust stress testing of assumptions and funds
availability are periodically reviewed. FHN maintains a contingency funding plan that may be executed, should
unexpected difficulties arise in accessing funding that affects FHN, the industry as a whole, or both. Subject to
market conditions and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements from time to time, funds are available
from a number of sources including the available-for-sale securities portfolio, dealer and commercial customer
repurchase agreements, access to the overnight and term Federal Funds markets, incremental borrowing capacity
at the FHLB of $2.4 billion as of December 31, 2015, brokered deposits, loan sales, syndications, and access to
the Federal Reserve Banks.

Core deposits are a significant source of funding and have historically been a stable source of liquidity for banks.
Generally, core deposits represent funding from a financial institutions’ customer base which provide inexpensive,
predictable pricing. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures these deposits to the extent authorized by
law. Generally, these limits are $250 thousand per account owner for interest bearing and non-interest bearing
accounts. The ratio of total loans, excluding loans HFS and restricted real estate loans, to core deposits was
90 percent in 2015 compared to 97 percent in 2014.

FHN also may use unsecured short-term borrowings as a source of liquidity. Currently, the largest concentration of
unsecured borrowings is federal funds purchased from bank correspondent customers. These funds are considered
to be substantially more stable than funds purchased in the national broker markets for federal funds due to the
long, historical, and reciprocal nature of banking services provided by FHN to these correspondent banks. The
remainder of FHN’s wholesale short-term borrowings is repurchase agreement transactions accounted for as
secured borrowings with the Regional Bank’s business customers or Fixed Income’s broker dealer counterparties.

Both FHN and FTBNA may access the debt markets in order to provide funding through the issuance of senior or
subordinated unsecured debt subject to market conditions and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
In 2014, FTBNA issued $400 million of fixed rate senior notes due in December 2019. In October 2015, FHN
issued $500 million of fixed rate senior notes due in December 2020. In third quarter 2015, FHN redeemed its
junior subordinated debt underlying $200 million of trust preferred debt. Prior to the redemption, a portion of the
trust preferred securities was eligible for inclusion in Tier 1 Capital. FHN also maintains $41.1 million of borrowings
which are secured by residential real estate loans in a consolidated securitization trust.

Both FHN and FTBNA have the ability to generate liquidity by issuing preferred equity, and (for FHN) by issuing
common equity, subject to market conditions and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. In January
2013, FHN issued $100 million of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. As of December 31, 2015,
FTBNA and subsidiaries had outstanding preferred shares of $295.4 million, which are reflected as noncontrolling
interest on the Consolidated Statements of Condition.

Parent company liquidity is primarily provided by cash flows stemming from dividends and interest payments
collected from subsidiaries. These sources of cash represent the primary sources of funds to pay cash dividends to
shareholders and principal and interest to debt holders. The amount paid to the parent company through FTBNA
common dividends is managed as part of FHN’s overall cash management process, subject to applicable regulatory
restrictions. Certain regulatory restrictions exist regarding the ability of FTBNA to transfer funds to FHN in the form
of cash, common dividends, loans, or advances. At any given time, the pertinent portions of those regulatory
restrictions allow FTBNA to declare preferred or common dividends without prior regulatory approval in an
aggregate amount equal to FTBNA’s retained net income for the two most recent completed years plus the current
year to date. For any period, FTBNA’s ‘retained net income’ generally is equal to FTBNA’s regulatory net income

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reduced by the preferred and common dividends declared by FTBNA. Excess dividends in either of the two most
recent completed years may be offset with available retained net income in the two years immediately preceding it.
Applying the applicable rules, FTBNA’s total amount available for dividends was negative $192.8 million as of
December 31, 2015 compared to negative $75.7 million as of December 31, 2014. Consequently, FTBNA could
not pay common dividends to its sole common stockholder, FHN, or to its preferred shareholders without prior
regulatory approval. FTBNA applied for and received approval from the OCC to declare and pay common dividends
to FHN in the amounts of $50 million in first quarter 2016, $325 million in 2015, and $180 million in 2014.
FTBNA declared and paid preferred dividends in first quarter 2016 and each quarter of 2015 and 2014, with OCC
approval as necessary.

Payment of a dividend to shareholders of FHN is dependent on several factors which are considered by the Board.
These factors include FHN’s current and prospective capital, liquidity, and other needs, applicable regulatory
restrictions, and also availability of funds to FHN through a dividend from FTBNA. Additionally, the Federal Reserve
and the OCC generally require insured banks and bank holding companies to pay cash dividends only out of
current operating earnings. Consequently, the decision of whether FHN will pay future dividends and the amount of
dividends will be affected by current operating results. FHN paid a cash dividend of $.06 per common share on
January 4, 2016, and in January 2016 the Board approved a $.07 per common share cash dividend payable on
April 1, 2016, to shareholders of record on March 11, 2016. FHN paid a cash dividend of $1,550.00 per preferred
share on January 11, 2016, and in January 2016 the Board approved a $1,550.00 per preferred share cash
dividend payable on April 11, 2016, to shareholders of record on March 24, 2016.

CREDIT RATINGS
FHN is currently able to fund a majority of the balance sheet through core deposits, which are generally not as
sensitive to FHN’s credit ratings as other types of funding. However, maintaining adequate credit ratings on debt
issues and preferred stock is critical to liquidity should FHN need to access funding from other sources, including
from long-term debt issuances and certain brokered deposits, at an attractive rate. The availability and cost of
funds other than core deposits is also dependent upon marketplace perceptions of the financial soundness of
FHN, which include such factors as capital levels, asset quality, and reputation. The availability of core deposit
funding is stabilized by federal deposit insurance, which can be removed only in extraordinary circumstances, but
may also be influenced to some extent by the same factors that affect other funding sources. FHN’s credit ratings
are also referenced in various respects in agreements with certain derivative counterparties as discussed in
Note 22 – Derivatives.

The following table provides FHN’s most recent credit ratings:

Table 28 – Credit Ratings

First Horizon National Corporation
Overall credit rating: Long-term/Short-term/Outlook
Long-term senior debt
Subordinated debt
Preferred stock

First Tennessee Bank National Association
Overall credit rating: Long-term/Short-term/Outlook
Long-term/short-term deposits
Long-term/short-term senior debt
Subordinated debt
Preferred stock

FT Real Estate Securities Company, Inc.
Preferred stock

Standard & Poor’s (a)

Moody’s (b)

Fitch (c)

BB+/–/Positive
BB+
BB
B+

BBB-/A-3/Positive
BBB-/A-3
BBB-/A-3
BB+
BB-

Baa3/–/Stable
Baa3
Baa3
Ba2

Baa3/P-2/Stable
A3/P-2
Baa3/P-2
Baa3
Ba2

BBB-/F3/Stable
BBB-
BB+
B

BBB-/F3/Stable
BBB/F3
BBB-/F3
BB+
B

BB-

Ba1

A rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold securities and is subject to revision or withdrawal at any time and should be evaluated
independently of any other rating.
(a) Last change in ratings was on September 29, 2014 and outlook raised to positive on April 14, 2015; ratings/outlook affirmed on

December 30, 2015.

(b) Last change in ratings was on May 14, 2015; ratings/outlook affirmed on December 29, 2015.
(c) Last change in ratings was on December 13, 2012; ratings/outlook affirmed January 28, 2016.

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CASH FLOWS
The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows provide information on cash flows from operating, investing, and
financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013. The level of cash and cash
equivalents decreased $40.3 million during 2015 compared to an increase of $243.5 million in 2014 and a
decrease of $278.4 million in 2013. During 2015, cash used by investing activities outpaced cash provided by
operating and financing activities, whereas during 2014 cash provided by financing and operating activities
outpaced cash used by investing activities. In 2013 cash used in financing activities more than offset cash
provided from investing and operating activities.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $367.2 million in 2015 compared to $704.7 million in 2014.
Operating cash flows in 2015 were favorably driven by cash-related net income items and a $266.7 million net
increase in cash related to fixed income activities, but were somewhat offset by cash outflows related to operating
assets and liabilities of $119.5 million. Operating cash flows in 2014 were positively affected by cash proceeds
from the sale of mortgage loans HFS, cash-related net income items, cash proceeds from MSR sales, and $171.0
million of changes in cash related to operating assets and liabilities. However, these increases were partially offset
by a $167.1 million net change in cash related to fixed income activities which negatively impacted operating cash
flows. Net cash provided by operating activities was $431.4 million in 2013. Operating cash flows in 2013 were
positively affected by cash-related net income items and a $242.8 million net increase in cash related to fixed
income activities, which more than offset a decline in cash from operating assets and liabilities of $273.7 million.

Net cash used by investing activities was $520.0 million in 2015, compared to net cash used of $1.5 billion in
2014. Cash outflows in 2015 were primarily attributed to loan growth within the regional bank and a $332.2 million
net decrease in cash related to the available-for-sale securities portfolio, as purchases were greater than cash
inflows from sales and maturities. These outflows were somewhat offset by a $1.0 billion decrease in interest-
bearing cash. In 2014, an increase in loan balances and interest-bearing cash, as well as a $116.0 million net
decrease in cash associated with the available-for-sale securities portfolio negatively affected cash provided by
investing activities, but was partially offset by $413.4 million received from the branch acquisition. Net cash
provided by investing activities was $763.0 million in 2013. In 2013, declining loan balances and $53.3 million in
cash receipts related to the MNB acquisition favorably affected cash provided by investing activities. These cash
inflows were somewhat offset by activity related to the available-for-sale securities portfolio which resulted in a
$385.1 million net decrease in cash. Additionally an increase in deposits held with the Fed negatively affected
cash flows from investing activities in 2013.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $112.5 million in 2015 compared to net cash provided of $1.0 billion
in 2014. In 2015 cash inflows were favorably impacted by a $1.6 billion increase in deposits, largely the result of
an increase in commercial customer deposits, the timing of a new correspondent banking product, which resulted
in a shift in funding from short-term borrowings, and the TAF acquisition. Additionally, proceeds from the issuance
of $500.0 million of senior notes in 2015 positively affected financing cash flows in 2015. These inflows were offset
by cash outflows related to long-term debt, including the maturity of $500 million of senior notes and $304 million
of subordinated notes, as well as the redemption of $206 million of junior subordinated debt underlying trust
preferred securities. Additionally, an $816.3 million decrease in short-term borrowings, due in part to the shift in
funding associated with the new product offering in correspondent banking previously mentioned, as well as
dividends paid and share repurchases negatively impacted cash from financing activities in 2015. In 2014, cash
was positively affected by an increase in deposits and the issuance of senior notes, but was partially offset by
payments of long-term borrowings related to the collapse/resolution of two securitization trusts which negatively
affected financing cash flows. Additionally cash dividends and share repurchases negatively impacted financing
cash flows in 2014. Net cash used by financing activities was $1.5 billion in 2013 and was negatively affected by
a decrease in short-term borrowings due to the payoff of FHLB borrowings and a decline in deposits. Long-term
debt maturities and payments, as well as common shares repurchases and dividends paid also contributed to the
decline in financing cash flows in 2013, but were somewhat mitigated by the cash inflow from the preferred stock
issuance that provided $95.6 million in net proceeds.

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REPURCHASE OBLIGATIONS, OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS, AND OTHER CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

Repurchase and Related Obligations from Loans Originated for Sale
Prior to September 2008, as a means to provide liquidity for its legacy mortgage banking business, FHN originated
loans through its legacy mortgage business, primarily first lien home loans, with the intention of selling them. Some
government-insured and government-guaranteed loans were originated with credit recourse retained by FHN and
some other mortgages were originated to be held, but predominantly mortgage loans were intended to be sold
without recourse for credit default. Sales typically were effected either as non-recourse whole loan sales or through
non-recourse proprietary securitizations. Conventional conforming single-family residential mortgage loans were sold
predominately to two GSEs: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Also federally insured or guaranteed whole loans were
pooled, and payments to investors were guaranteed through the Government National Mortgage Association
(“Ginnie Mae,” “Ginnie,” or “GNMA”). Many mortgage loan originations, especially those “nonconforming”
mortgage loans that did not meet criteria for whole loan sales to the GSEs or insurance through Ginnie (collectively,
the “Agencies”), were sold to investors, or certificate-holders, predominantly through First Horizon branded
proprietary securitizations (“FH proprietary securitizations”) but also, to a lesser extent, through whole loan sales to
private non-Agency purchasers. In addition, FHN originated with the intent to sell and sold HELOCs and second
lien mortgages through whole loan sales to private purchasers and, to a lesser extent, through FH proprietary
securitizations.

For non-recourse loan sales, FHN has exposure for repurchase of loans, make-whole damages, or other related
damages, arising from claims that FHN breached its representations and warranties made at closing to the
purchasers, including GSEs, other whole loan purchasers, and the trustee of FH proprietary securitizations.
Additionally, FHN has exposure to investors for damages arising from claims that offering documents were
materially deficient in the case of loans transferred through FH proprietary securitizations. See “Other FHN
Mortgage Exposures and Trends” within this section of MD&A for additional information.

From 2009 to 2014 FHN received a high number of claims to either repurchase loans from the purchaser or remit
payment to the purchaser to “make them whole” for economic losses incurred, primarily driven by loan
delinquencies. In repurchase or make-whole claims a loan purchaser typically alleges that certain loans that were
sold violated representations and warranties made by FHN at closing. While FHN has received claims from private
whole-loan purchasers, a significant majority of claims received overall have related to whole loan sales to GSEs.
Starting in 2014 the number of such claims, though still elevated, diminished substantially primarily as a result of
resolution agreements made with the GSEs (discussed below) which significantly reduced new GSE claims. FHN
also has the potential for financial exposure from loans transferred through FH proprietary securitizations. See
Note 17 – Contingencies and Other Disclosures for other actions taken by investors of FH proprietary
securitizations.

Origination Data
From 2005 through 2008, FHN originated and sold $69.5 billion of mortgage loans to the Agencies without
recourse which includes $57.6 billion of loans sold to GSEs and $11.9 billion of loans guaranteed by Ginnie Mae.
GSE loans originated in 2005 through 2008 account for approximately 90 percent of all repurchase requests/make-
whole claims received from the third quarter 2008 divestiture of certain mortgage banking operations through
December 31, 2015.

In addition, for many years ending in 2007, FHN securitized mortgage loans without recourse in First Horizon
branded proprietary transactions. From 2005 through 2007, FHN securitized $26.7 billion of mortgage loans under
the First Horizon brand. Although initially servicing generally was retained at the time the loans were sold,
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The following table summarizes the loan composition of the FH proprietary mortgage securitizations from 2005
through 2007:

Table 29 – Composition of Off-Balance Sheet First Horizon Proprietary Mortgage Securitizations

(Dollars in thousands)

Loan type:
Jumbo
Alt-A

Total FH proprietary securitizations
(a) Original principal balances obtained from trustee statements.

Original UPB
for active FH
securitizations (a)

UPB as of
December 31, 2015

$ 9,410,499
17,270,431

$26,680,930

$1,442,857
3,527,939

$4,970,796

At December 31, 2015, the repurchase request pipeline contained no loan repurchase requests from the trustee
related to FH proprietary first lien securitized mortgage loans based on claims related to breaches of representations
and warranties. At December 31, 2015, FHN had not accrued a liability for exposure for repurchase of loans related
to FH proprietary securitizations arising from claims from the trustee that FHN breached its representations and
warranties in FH proprietary securitizations at closing. FHN believes a new federal securities law claim cannot be
brought at this time due to the running of applicable limitation periods, but other claims might still be possible. Due
to the sales of MSR from 2008 through 2014, FHN has limited visibility into current loan information such as
principal payoffs, refinance activity, delinquency trends, and loan modification activity.

Active Pipeline
The amount of repurchase requests, make-whole claims, and certain other related claims is accumulated into the
“active pipeline.” The active pipeline includes the amount of claims for loan repurchase, make-whole payments,
loans as to which private mortgage insurance (“MI”) has been canceled, and information requests from purchasers
of loans originated and sold through FHN’s legacy mortgage banking business. MI was required for certain of the
loans sold to GSEs or that were securitized. MI generally was provided on first lien loans that were sold to GSEs or
securitized that had a loan-to-value (“LTV”) ratio at origination of greater than 80 percent. Although unresolved MI
cancellation notices are not formal repurchase requests, FHN includes those loans in the active pipeline.
Additionally, FHN is responsible for covering losses for purchasers to the extent there is a shortfall in MI insurance
coverage (MI curtailment).

For purposes of quantifying the amount of loans underlying the repurchase/make-whole claim or MI cancellation
notice or curtailment, FHN uses the current UPB in all cases if the amount is available. If current UPB is
unavailable, the original loan amount is substituted for the current UPB. When neither is available, the claim
amount is used as an estimate of current UPB. On December 31, 2015, the active pipeline was $167.3 million.

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Generally, the amount of a loan subject to a repurchase/make-whole claim, or with open MI issues, remains in the
active pipeline throughout the appeals process with a claimant until parties agree on the ultimate outcome. FHN
reviews each claim and MI cancellation notice individually to determine the appropriate response by FHN (e.g.
appeal, provide additional information, repurchase loan or remit make-whole payment, or reflect cancellation of MI).

In 2013 and 2014, FHN entered into definitive resolution agreements (“DRAs”), discussed below in “Repurchase
Accrual Methodology,” with the two GSEs. Each DRA resolved certain repurchase obligations associated with loans
originated from 2000 to 2008 excluding certain loans. The balances for these DRAs are disclosed in the settlement
column of Table 30 – Rollforward of the Active Pipeline and reflect the UPB of loans settled under the DRAs.
Additionally, in third quarter 2014, FHN settled certain repurchase claims with a non-GSE third party who
purchased certain GSE MSRs in connection with the mortgage business divestiture in 2008.

The following tables provide a rollforward of the number and unpaid principal amount of loans in the active
repurchase request pipeline, including related unresolved MI cancellation notices and other requests for 2015 and
2014:

Table 30 – Rollforward of the Active Pipeline

(Dollars in
thousands)

January 1, 2015

Inflows

Resolutions

Settlement

Adjustments (c)

December 31, 2015

Number Amount Number

Amount Number

Amount Number Amount Number Amount Number

Amount

Repurchase/make whole requests:

FNMA (a)
FHLMC (a)
GNMA
Non-Agency

whole loan-
related
MI Cancellations
MI Curtailments
Other requests (b)

142
19
2

$ 27,831
3,310
69

171
28
594
65

25,827
6,004
101,063
10,825

Total

1,021

$174,929

102
15
6

23
79
187
269

681

$ 12,874
3,135
929

(129)
(25)
(7)

$ (18,433)
(4,907)
(824)

4,102
15,196
32,193
41,868

(64)
(85)
(244)
(151)

(10,113)
(16,045)
(43,076)
(25,476)

$110,297

(705)

$(118,874)

-
-
-

-
-
-
-

-

$-
-
-

-
-
-
-

$-

-
1
1

1
1
(2)
7

9

$ 193
161
123

155
59
(375)
664

115
10
2

131
23
535
190

$ 22,465
1,699
297

19,971
5,214
89,805
27,881

$ 980

1,006

$167,332

(Dollars in
thousands)

January 1, 2014

Inflows

Resolutions

Settlement (d)

Adjustments (c) December 31, 2014

Number Amount Number Amount Number

Amount Number Amount Number Amount Number

Amount

Repurchase/make whole requests:

301
237
9

$ 62,003
48,866
953

412
82
6

$ 74,946
15,935
715

(440) $ (82,612)
(38,902)
(203)
(1,716)
(14)

(133)
(100)
-

$(26,407)
(22,765)
-

2
3
1

$

(99)
176
117

142
19
2

171
28
594
65

$ 27,831
3,310
69

25,827
6,004
101,063
10,825

FNMA (a)
FHLMC (a)
GNMA
Non-Agency

whole loan-
related
MI Cancellations
MI Curtailments
Other requests (b)

159
140
52
152

21,353
28,239
12,517
23,221

120
351
675
139

13,738
64,517
111,883
20,483

(87)
(463)
(149)
(281)

(5,836)
(76,978)
(25,958)
(36,620)

(19)
-
-
(8)

(3,065)
-
-
(1,634)

(363)
(9,774)
2,621
5,375

(2)
-
16
63

83

Total

1,050

$197,152

1,785

$302,217 (1,637) $(268,622)

(260)

$(53,871)

$(1,947) 1,021

$174,929

(a) Inflows represent amounts excluded from the DRAs.
(b) Other requests typically include requests for additional information from both GSE and non-GSE purchasers.
(c) Generally, adjustments reflect reclassifications between repurchase requests and MI cancellation notices and/or updates to UPB.
(d) 2014 includes an $11.7 million settlement payment to a third party servicer.

As of December 31, 2015, Agencies accounted for approximately 55 percent of the repurchase/make-whole
requests in the active pipeline and 87 percent of the total active pipeline, inclusive of MI cancellation notices, MI
curtailments, and all other claims. MI curtailment requests are intended only to cover the shortfall in MI insurance
proceeds, therefore FHN’s loss from MI curtailments as a percentage of UPB in the pipeline generally is
significantly lower than that of a repurchase or make-whole claim.

For loans in the active pipeline for which FHN has received notification of MI cancellation/curtailments, a majority
relate to loans sold to GSEs. Consistent with originations, a majority of repurchase/make-whole claims have been
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repurchase and make-whole claims from GSEs decreased 82 percent or $74.9 million to $16.0 million in 2015
from 2014. Total MI cancellation notices received decreased $49.3 million to $15.2 million in 2015.

Resolutions disclosed in Table 30 – Rollforward of the Active Pipeline include both favorable and unfavorable
resolutions. The UPB of actual repurchases, make-whole requests, and settlement resolutions, which was
$14.3 million and $50.1 million during 2015 and 2014, respectively, represents the UPB of loans for which FHN
has incurred a loss on the actual repurchase of a loan, or where FHN has reimbursed a claimant for economic
losses incurred. When loans are repurchased or make-whole payments have been made, the associated loss
content on the repurchase, make-whole, or settlement resolution is reflected as a net realized loss in Table 31 –
Reserves for Repurchase and Foreclosure Losses.

Rescissions or denials, which were $16.6 million and $79.0 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively, represent the
amount of repurchase requests and make-whole claims that FHN was able to resolve without incurring loss. Of the
loans resolved in 2015 relating to actual repurchase or make-whole claims, FHN was successful in favorably
resolving approximately 54 percent of the claims compared to 61 percent in 2014. Resolutions related to other, MI
cancellations, MI curtailments, and information requests, which were $84.6 million and $139.6 million during 2015
and 2014, respectively, include providing information to the claimant, issues related to MI coverage, and other
items. Resolutions in this category include both favorable and unfavorable outcomes with MI companies, including
situations where MI was ultimately cancelled. FHN does not realize loss (a decrease of the repurchase and
foreclosure liability) for loans with MI issues unless a request for repurchase, or (more typically) for make-whole or
loss reimbursement, is submitted and such request is unfavorably resolved.

Repurchase Accrual Methodology
Over the past several years FHN’s approach for determining the adequacy of the repurchase and foreclosure
reserve has evolved based on information available including estimated loss content within the active pipeline, loss
content associated with loans in which MI coverage was ultimately lost, as well as information received in
connection with DRAs that FHN entered into with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in fourth quarter 2013 and first
quarter 2014, respectively. Cumulative average loss severities range between 50 and 60 percent of the UPB
subject to repurchase/make-whole. Repurchase rates vary based on investor, vintage, and claim type.

Repurchase Accrual Approach
Each DRA mentioned above resolved certain repurchase obligations associated with loans originated from 2000 to
2008 excluding certain loans. Under each DRA, FHN remains responsible for repurchase obligations related to
certain excluded defects (such as title defects and violations of the GSE’s Charter Act) and FHN continues to have
loan repurchase or monetary compensation obligations under the DRAs related to private mortgage insurance
rescissions, cancellations, and denials (with certain exceptions). FHN also has exposure related to loans where
there has been a prior bulk sale of servicing, as well as certain other whole-loan sales. With respect to loans where
there has been a prior bulk sale of servicing, FHN is not responsible for MI cancellations and denials to the extent
attributable to the acts of the current servicer.

Repurchase/make-whole/damages obligations and estimates for probable incurred losses associated with loan
populations not included in the DRAs, including obligations related to future MI cancellations, loans included in
bulk servicing sales prior to the DRAs, and other loan sales, are included in FHN’s remaining repurchase liability
as of December 31, 2015.

In determining the loss content of GSE loans subject to repurchase requests excluded from the DRA settlements
mentioned above (primarily loans included in bulk sales), FHN applied a vintage level estimate of loss to all loans
sold to the GSEs that were not included in the settlements and which have not had a prior repurchase resolution.
First pre-payment, default, and claim rate estimates are applied by vintage to estimate the aggregate claims
expected but not yet resolved. Historical loss factors for each sale vintage and repurchase rates are then applied to
estimate total loss content. Loss content related to other whole loan sales is estimated by applying the historical
average repurchase and loss severity rates to the current UPB in the active pipeline to calculate estimated losses
attributable to the current pipeline. FHN then uses an internal model to calculate loss content on estimated future
inflows by applying historical average loss repurchase and severity rates to historical average inflows. For purposes

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of estimating loss content, FHN also considers MI cancellations. When assessing loss content related to loans
where MI has been cancelled, FHN applies historical loss factors (including probability and loss severity ratios) to
the total unresolved MI cancellations in the active pipeline, as well as applying these factors to historical average
inflows to estimate loss content. Additionally, FHN identifies estimated losses related to MI curtailment requests.
Management also evaluates the nature of claims from purchasers and/or servicers of loans sold to determine if
qualitative adjustments are appropriate.

Repurchase and Foreclosure Liability
The repurchase and foreclosure liability is comprised of reserves to cover estimated loss content in the active
pipeline, estimated future inflows, as well as estimated loss content related to certain known claims not currently
included in the active pipeline. FHN compares the estimated probable incurred losses determined under the
applicable loss estimation approaches described above for the respective periods with current reserve levels.
Changes in the estimated required liability levels are recorded as necessary through the repurchase and foreclosure
provision.

The following table provides a rollforward of the legacy mortgage repurchase liability during 2015 and 2014:

Table 31 – Reserves for Repurchase and Foreclosure Losses

(Dollars in thousands)

Legacy Mortgage
Beginning balance
Provision for repurchase and foreclosure losses
Net realized losses

Balance on December 31

2015

2014

$119,404
-
(4,457)

$165,091
(4,300)
(41,387)

$114,947

$119,404

The liability for legacy mortgage repurchase and foreclosure losses was $114.9 million and $119.4 million as of
December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. In 2015, FHN had $4.5 million of net realized losses for the
repurchase of first lien loans or make-whole payments compared with $41.4 million during 2014. In 2014 FHN
recognized a reduction to the repurchase and foreclosure provision of $4.3 million related to the settlement of
certain repurchase claims.

Government-Backed Mortgage Lending Programs
FHN originated mortgage loans eligible for Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) insurance or Veterans
Administration (“VA”) guaranty. Those lending activities were substantially larger prior to September 2008, when
FHN sold its national mortgage business. In connection with those programs FHN made certain representations
and warranties as to the compliance of the loans with program requirements. Over the past several years, most
recently in first quarter 2015, FHN has recognized significant losses associated with settling claims and potential
claims, by government agencies as well as by private parties asserting claims on behalf of agencies, related to
these origination activities.

Other FHN Mortgage Exposures and Trends
FHN has received no loan repurchase or make-whole requests from the trustee of FH proprietary securitizations,
as described in Note 17 – Contingencies and Other Disclosures. However, FHN is defending several lawsuits by
investors in FH proprietary securitizations.

In addition, also as described in Note 17, many non-GSE purchasers of whole loans from FHN included those
loans in their own securitizations. In such other whole loan sales FHN made representations and warranties
concerning the loans sold and provided indemnity covenants to the purchaser/securitizer. Typically the
purchaser/securitizer assigned key contractual rights against FHN to the securitization trustee. Currently the
following categories of actions are pending which involve FHN and non-GSE whole-loan sales: (i) FHN has received
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FHN has received subpoenas seeking loan reviews in cases where FHN is not a defendant; (iii) FHN has received
repurchase demands from purchasers or their assignees; and (iv) FHN is a defendant in legal actions involving
FHN-originated loans. Also, FHN’s trustee is a defendant in a lawsuit in which the plaintiffs have asserted that the
trustee has duties under federal law to review loans and otherwise to act against FHN outside of the duties
specified in the applicable trust documents.

Other Contractual Obligations
Pension obligations are funded by FHN to provide current and future benefits to participants in FHN’s
noncontributory, defined benefit pension plan. On December 31, 2015, the annual measurement date, pension
obligations (representing the present value of estimated future benefit payments), including obligations of the
unfunded plans, were $816.5 million with $638.2 million of assets (measured at current fair value) in the qualified
plan’s trust to fund those obligations. The discount rate for 2015 of 4.68 percent for the qualified pension plan
and 4.33 percent for the nonqualified supplemental executive retirement plan was determined by using a
hypothetical AA yield curve represented by a series of annualized individual discount rates from one-half to thirty
years. The discount rates for the pension and nonqualified supplemental executive retirement plans are selected
based on data specific to FHN’s plans and employee population. See Note 18 – Pension, Savings, and Other
Employee Benefits for additional information. As of December 31, 2015, the projected benefit obligation and the
accumulated benefit obligation for the qualified pension plan exceeded corresponding plan assets. FHN did not
make a contribution to the qualified pension plan during 2015 or 2014. Any future contributions will be based
upon pension funding requirements under the Pension Protection Act, the maximum deductible under the Internal
Revenue Code, and the actual performance of plan assets. Management is evaluating whether a contribution to the
qualified pension plan will be made in 2016.

The nonqualified pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans, excluding the retiree medical plan, are
unfunded. Benefit payments under the non-qualified plans were $4.9 million in 2015. FHN anticipates 2016
benefit payments to be $5.2 million.

FHN has various other financial obligations which may require future cash payments. Table 32 sets forth
contractual obligations representing required and potential cash outflows as of December 31, 2015. Purchase
obligations represent obligations under agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally
binding on FHN and that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased;
fixed, minimum, or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. In addition, FHN
enters into commitments to extend credit to borrowers, including loan commitments, standby letters of credit, and
commercial letters of credit. These commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements in that
these commitments often expire without being drawn upon and are not included in the table.

Table 32 – Contractual Obligations

(Dollars in thousands)

Contractual obligations:

Time deposit maturities (b)
Term borrowing (c)
Annual rental commitments under noncancelable

leases (d)

Purchase obligations

Total contractual obligations

Payments due by period (a)

Less than
1 year

1 year -
< 3 years

3 years -
< 5 years

After 5
years

Total

$ 759,363
250,000

$275,350
7,301

$ 165,260
900,000

$ 31,903
163,164

$1,231,876
1,320,465

17,723
62,461

29,459
53,438

20,977
22,726

27,059
8,728

95,218
147,353

$1,089,547

$365,548

$1,108,963

$230,854

$2,794,912

(a) Excludes a $3.7 million liability for unrecognized tax benefits as the timing of payment cannot be reasonably estimated.
(b) See Note 8 – Time Deposit Maturities for further details.
(c) See Note 10 – Term Borrowings for further details.
(d) See Note 6 – Premises, Equipment and Leases for further details.

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MARKET UNCERTAINTIES AND PROSPECTIVE TRENDS

During 2014 and 2015 the national economy generally exhibited modest growth. However, certain economic
indicators have been mixed and the pace of recovery from the 2008-9 recession has been uneven and could
regress. As uncertainties remain surrounding the national economy, the housing market, Fed monetary policy, the
competitive landscape (including competition from nontraditional banks), the regulatory and political environment,
U.S. government spending generally, and global economic and political situations, FHN may continue to be faced
with challenges. Although management considers asset quality at FHN to be strong, external factors may result in
increased credit costs and loan loss provisioning and could also suppress loan demand from borrowers and further
increase competition among financial institutions resulting in continued pressure on net interest income.
Additionally, a downturn in the economic environment or disruptions in the housing market could affect borrower
defaults and actions by MI companies which could result in elevated repurchase, make-whole, or other monetary
requests from GSEs and third party whole loan purchasers relative to current projections or could impact losses
recognized by investors in FH proprietary securitizations which could result in repurchase losses or litigation. See
the Repurchase and Related Obligations from Loans Originated for Sale section and Critical Accounting Policies
section within this MD&A, and Note 17 – Contingencies and Other Disclosures within this report for additional
discussion regarding FHN’s repurchase obligations.

In recent years, the Federal Reserve has implemented significant economic strategies that have impacted interest
rates, inflation, asset values, and the shape of the yield curve, and currently may be transitioning from many years
of easing to what may be an extended period of tightening. Federal Reserve strategies can, and often are intended
to, affect the domestic money supply, inflation, interest rates, and the shape of the yield curve. Effects on the yield
curve often are most pronounced at the short end of the curve. Among other things, easing strategies are intended
to lower interest rates, flatten the yield curve, expand the money supply, and stimulate economic activity, while
tightening strategies are intended to increase interest rates, steepen the yield curve, tighten the money supply, and
restrain economic activity. Other things being equal, the current transition from easing to tightening (if it continues)
should tend to diminish or reverse downward pressure on rates, and to diminish or eventually end the stimulus
effect that low interest rates tend to have on the economy. Many external factors may interfere with the effects of
these plans or cause them to change unexpectedly. Such factors include significant economic trends, such as
another U.S. contraction or recession, or events as well as significant international monetary policies and events.

Although FHN has little direct exposure to non-U.S.-dollar-denominated assets or to foreign sovereign debt, major
adverse events outside the U.S. could have a substantial indirect impact on FHN. Because the U.S. economy and
the businesses of many of our customers are linked significantly to global economic and market conditions, a
major adverse event could negatively impact liquidity in the U.S. causing funding costs to rise, or could potentially
limit availability of funding through conventional markets in a worst-case scenario. FHN also could be adversely
affected by events outside of the U.S. impacting hedging or other counterparties, customers with non-U.S.
businesses and/or assets denominated in foreign currencies, the U.S. economy, interest rates, inflation/deflation
rates, and the regulatory environment should there be a political response to major financial disruptions, all of
which could have a financial impact on FHN.

Foreclosure Practices
FHN’s national mortgage and servicing platforms were sold in August 2008 and the related servicing activities,
including foreclosure and loss mitigation practices that were not transferred in 2008, were outsourced through a
three-year subservicing arrangement (the “2008 subservicing agreement”) with the platform buyer (the “2008
subservicer”). The 2008 subservicing agreement expired in 2011 when FHN entered into a replacement agreement
with a new subservicer (the “2011 subservicer”). In fourth quarter 2013, FHN contracted to sell a substantial
majority of its remaining servicing obligations and servicing assets (including advances) to the 2011 subservicer.
The servicing was transferred to the buyer in stages, and was substantially completed in first quarter 2014. The
servicing still retained by FHN continues to be subserviced by the 2011 subservicer.

The 2008 subservicer has been subject to a consent decree, and entered into a settlement agreement, with
regulators related to alleged deficiencies in servicing and foreclosure practices. The 2008 subservicer has made
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no payments. This disagreement has the potential to result in litigation and, in any such future litigation, the claim
against FHN may be substantial.

FHN anticipates continued compliance challenges relating to foreclosure, loss mitigation and servicing practices in
connection with its efforts to comply with regulations and standards issued by the OCC and the CFPB including
those relating to vendor management and changes in applicable state law relating to foreclosure and loss
mitigation.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
FHN’s accounting policies are fundamental to understanding management’s discussion and analysis of financial
condition and results of operations. The Consolidated Financial Statements of FHN are prepared in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and follow general practices within the
industries in which it operates. The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make certain
judgments and assumptions in determining accounting estimates. An accounting estimate is considered critical if:
(1) the estimate requires management to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time
the accounting estimate was made and (2) different estimates reasonably could have been used in the current
period, or changes in the accounting estimate are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, that would have
a material impact on the presentation of FHN’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, or results of
operations.

It is management’s practice to discuss critical accounting policies with the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee
including the development, selection, and disclosure of the critical accounting estimates. Management believes the
following critical accounting policies are both important to the portrayal of the company’s financial condition and
results of operations and require subjective or complex judgments. These judgments about critical accounting
estimates are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements.

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
Management’s policy is to maintain the ALLL at a level sufficient to absorb estimated probable incurred losses in
the loan portfolio. Management performs periodic and systematic detailed reviews of its loan portfolio to identify
trends and to assess the overall collectability of the loan portfolio. Accounting standards require that loan losses be
recorded when management determines it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss
can be reasonably estimated. Management believes the accounting estimate related to the ALLL is a “critical
accounting estimate” as: (1) changes in it can materially affect the provision for loan losses and net income, (2) it
requires management to predict borrowers’ likelihood or capacity to repay, often under uncertain economic
conditions, and (3) it requires management to distinguish between losses incurred as of a balance sheet date and
losses expected to be incurred in the future. Accordingly, this is a highly subjective process and requires
significant judgment since it is often difficult to determine when specific loss events may actually occur. The ALLL
is increased by the provision for loan losses and recoveries and is decreased by charged-off loans. Principal loan
amounts are charged off against the ALLL in the period in which the loan or any portion of the loan is deemed to
be uncollectible. This critical accounting estimate applies to the regional banking, non-strategic, and corporate
segments. A management committee comprised of representatives from Risk Management, Finance, Credit, and
Banking Management performs a quarterly review of the assumptions used in FHN’s ALLL analytical models,
makes qualitative assessments of the loan portfolio, and determines if qualitative adjustments should be
recommended to the modeled results. On a quarterly basis, as a part of Enterprise Risk reporting and discussion,
management addresses credit reserve adequacy and credit losses with the Executive and Risk Committee of FHN’s
Board of Directors.

FHN believes that the critical assumptions underlying the accounting estimates made by management include:
(1) the commercial loan portfolio has been properly risk graded based on information about borrowers in specific
industries and specific issues with respect to single borrowers; (2) borrower specific information made available to
FHN is current and accurate; (3) the loan portfolio has been segmented properly and individual loans have similar
credit risk characteristics and will behave similarly; (4) known significant loss events that have occurred were

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considered by management at the time of assessing the adequacy of the ALLL; (5) the adjustments for economic
conditions utilized in the allowance for loan losses estimate represent actual incurred losses; (6) the period of
history used for historical loss factors are most reflective of the current environment; (7) the estimate of the time it
takes for a loss event to occur and loss to be recognized (the loss emergence period) is most reflective of the
current environment; and (8) the reserve rates, as well as other adjustments estimated by management for current
events, trends, and conditions, utilized in the process reflect an estimate of losses that have been incurred as of
the date of the financial statements.

While management uses the best information available to establish the ALLL, future adjustments to the ALLL and
methodology may be necessary if economic or other conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in
making the estimates. Such adjustments to original estimates, as necessary, are made in the period in which these
factors and other relevant considerations indicate that loss levels vary from previous estimates.

See Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 5 – Allowance for Loan Losses for detail
regarding FHN’s processes, models, and methodology for determining the ALLL.

REPURCHASE AND FORECLOSURE LIABILITY
Prior to September 2008, as a means to provide liquidity for its legacy mortgage banking business, FHN originated
loans through its legacy mortgage business, primarily first lien home loans, with the intention of selling them. From
2005 through 2008, FHN originated and sold $69.5 billion of agency mortgage loans without recourse which
includes $57.6 billion of loans sold to GSEs and $11.9 billion of loans guaranteed by Ginnie Mae. From 2005
through 2007, FHN securitized $26.7 billion of mortgage loans without recourse in proprietary transactions. Many
mortgage loan originations, especially those “nonconforming” mortgage loans that did not meet criteria for whole
loan sales to the Agencies, were sold to investors, or certificate-holders, predominately through FH proprietary
securitizations but also, to a lesser extent, through whole loan sales to private non-Agency purchasers. In addition,
through its legacy mortgage business FHN originated with the intent to sell and sold HELOC and second lien
mortgages through whole loan sales to private purchasers.

FHN also sold certain Agency mortgage loans with full recourse under agreements to repurchase the loans upon
default, and originated or underwrote mortgage loans under the FHA insurance program or the Veteran’s
Administration (“VA”) guaranty program. After the 2008 sale these lending activities continued but were
substantially curtailed.

For loans sold or securitized without recourse, FHN has obligations to either repurchase the loan for its outstanding
principal balance or make the purchaser whole for the economic losses of the loan if it is determined that the loan
sold was in violation of representations or warranties made by FHN upon closing of the sales. Contractual
representations and warranties vary significantly depending upon the transaction and purchaser-type (agency
versus private) of the loans transferred. Typical whole loan sales include relatively broad representations and
warranties, while FH proprietary securitizations include more limited representations and warranties. As of
December 31, 2015, reserve levels are for estimated losses associated with representation and warranty obligations
for loans sold to GSE’s and to private investors through other whole loan sales. As of December 31, 2015, the
repurchase request pipeline contained no repurchase requests related to FH proprietary first lien securitizations
based on breaches of representations and warranties to the trustee. Due to the sales of MSR in late 2013 and
early 2014, FHN has limited visibility into current loan information such as principal payoffs, refinance activity,
delinquency trends, and loan modification activity.

Repurchase Accrual Methodology
Estimating probable losses associated with FHN’s repurchase obligations for alleged breaches of representations
and warranties related to prior agency and other loan sales requires significant management judgment and
assumptions. The loss estimation process relies on historical observed trends that may or may not be
representative of future actual results such as observed loss severities, resolution statistics, delinquency trends, and
historical average loan sizes. Additionally, the level of repurchase/make-whole request and associated losses are
affected by external factors such as GSE review practices and selection criteria, housing prices, actions of

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purchasers and/or servicers of previously sold loans, actions of MI companies, and economic conditions, all of
which could change in the future.

FHN has entered into a DRA with each of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Each DRA resolved certain selling
representation and warranty repurchase obligations associated with loans originated from 2000 to 2008 excluding
certain loans FHN no longer serviced at the time of the DRA. Under each DRA, FHN remains responsible for
repurchase obligations related to certain excluded defects (such as title defects and violations of the GSE’s Charter
Act) and FHN continues to have obligations related to mortgage insurance rescissions, cancellations, and denials.
FHN also has exposure related to loans where there has been a prior bulk sale of servicing, as well as certain
other whole-loan sales. With respect to loans where there has been a prior bulk sale of servicing, FHN is not
responsible for MI cancellations and denials to the extent attributable to the acts of the current servicer. FHN has
contemplated, among other things, the DRAs, estimates of FHN’s repurchase or monetary exposure related to
loans excluded from the DRAs, and estimates of FHN’s repurchase or monetary exposure related to certain other
loan sales. Additionally, FHN continues to monitor claims included in the active pipeline, claims from other parties
for which loans are not identified, historical repurchase rates, and loss severities.

Based on currently available information and experience to date, FHN has evaluated its exposure under these
obligations and accordingly had reserved for losses of $115.6 million and $120.1 million as of December 31, 2015
and 2014, respectively, including a smaller amount related to equity-lending junior lien loan sales. Accrued
liabilities for FHN’s estimate of these obligations are reflected in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of
Condition. Charges to increase the liability are included within Repurchase and foreclosure provision on the
Consolidated Statements of Income. The estimate is based upon currently available information and fact patterns
that exist as of the balance sheet date and could be subject to future changes. Changes to any one of these
factors could significantly impact the estimate of FHN’s liability. FHN continues to monitor trends in claims activity,
loss severities, success rates, GSE review practices, and MI cancellations in order to assess the adequacy of the
repurchase liability. At December 31, 2015, FHN had not accrued for exposure for repurchase of loans related to
FH proprietary securitizations arising from claims by the trustee that FHN breached its representations and
warranties made at closing.

GOODWILL AND ASSESSMENT OF IMPAIRMENT
FHN’s policy is to assess goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis or between annual
assessments if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a
reporting unit below its carrying amount. Impairment is the condition that exists when the carrying amount of
goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. FHN also allocates goodwill to the disposal of portions of reporting units in
accordance with applicable accounting standards. FHN performs impairment analysis when these disposal actions
indicate that an impairment of goodwill may exist. Reporting units have been defined as the same level as the
operating business segments.

Companies are permitted to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that the fair value
of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill, when determining whether the quantitative
assessment should be performed. If FHN concludes that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value
is less than its carrying value, or if management elects, the quantitative analysis is performed. In 2015, FHN
performed a qualitative analysis for its regional banking and fixed income reporting units and determined that it
was more likely than not that the fair values of both reporting units exceed their carrying values. In performing its
evaluation, FHN considered both positive and negative factors that could affect the status of the regional banking
and fixed income reporting units since the most recent quantitative analysis, which was performed in 2014. The
factors included trends in revenues and expenses, changes in financial projections, macroeconomic considerations
including interest rates, changes in the carrying values of the reporting units and available market pricing evidence.

In 2014, FHN engaged an independent valuation expert to assist in the computation of the fair value estimates of
each reporting unit as part of its annual assessment. The 2014 assessment for the regional banking reporting unit
utilized three separate methodologies: a discounted cash flow model, a comparison to similar public companies’
trading values, and a comparison to recent acquisition values. A weighted average calculation was performed to
determine the estimated fair value of the regional banking reporting unit. A discounted cash flow methodology was
utilized in determining the fair value of the fixed income reporting unit. The most recent quantitative valuations as

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of October 1, 2014, indicated that the fair value of regional banking and fixed income business reporting units
substantially exceeded their carrying values.

Management believes the accounting estimates associated with determining fair value as part of the goodwill
impairment test is a “critical accounting estimate” because estimates and assumptions are made about FHN’s
future performance and cash flows, as well as other prevailing market factors (e.g., interest rates, economic trends,
etc.). FHN’s policy allows management to make the determination of fair value using appropriate valuation
methodologies and inputs, including utilization of market observable data and internal cash flow models. If a
charge to operations for impairment results, this amount would be reported separately as a component of
noninterest expense. This critical accounting estimate applies to the regional banking and fixed income business
reporting units. As of December 31, 2015, the corporate and non-strategic reporting units had no associated
goodwill.

When performed, the quantitative impairment testing process conducted by FHN begins by assigning net assets
and goodwill to each reporting unit. FHN then completes “step one” of the impairment test by comparing the fair
value of each reporting unit with the value (carrying amount) of its net assets, with goodwill included in the
computation of the carrying amount. The carrying value of a reporting unit is based on the amount of allocated
equity as determined by FHN’s internal management methodologies. FHN does not maintain a record of equity
consistent with GAAP at the reporting unit level. Allocated equity is utilized in certain internal performance
measures for segments, including return on tangible common equity. In determining the amount of equity allocated
to each reporting unit, FHN utilizes a risk-adjusted methodology that incorporates each reporting unit’s credit,
market, interest rate, operational, legal, and compliance risks. Unallocated equity is retained in the corporate
reporting unit, which has no goodwill. As of the most recent measurement date unallocated equity primarily related
to FHN’s capital deployment initiatives, including potential share buybacks, potential dividend increases, and
potential acquisitions.

If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of that reporting unit is not considered
impaired, and “step two” of the impairment test is not necessary. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit
exceeds its fair value, step two of the impairment test would be performed to determine the amount of impairment.
Step two of the impairment test requires a comparison of the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill to
the “implied fair value” of that goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is computed by assuming all assets and
liabilities of the reporting unit would be adjusted to the current fair value, with the offset as an adjustment to
goodwill. This adjusted goodwill balance would be the implied fair value used in step two. An impairment charge
would be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value.

In connection with obtaining the independent valuation in 2014, management provided certain data and
information that was utilized in the estimation of fair value. This information included budgeted and forecasted
earnings of FHN at the reporting unit level. Management believes that this information is a critical assumption
underlying the estimate of fair value. Other assumptions critical to the process were also made, including discount
rates, interest rate changes, asset and liability growth rates, and other income and expense estimates.

While management uses the best information available to estimate future performance for each reporting unit,
future adjustments to management’s projections may be necessary if conditions differ substantially from the
assumptions used in making the estimates.

INCOME TAXES
FHN is subject to the income tax laws of the U.S. and the states and jurisdictions in which it operates. FHN
accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes. Significant judgments and estimates are
required in the determination of the consolidated income tax expense. FHN income tax expense, deferred tax
assets and liabilities, and liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits reflect management’s best estimate of current and
future taxes to be paid.

Income tax expense consists of both current and deferred taxes. Current income tax expense is an estimate of
taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period and includes income tax expense related to uncertain tax
positions. A DTA or a DTL is recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial
statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities. Deferred taxes can be affected by
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may change the jurisdictions in which taxes are paid. Additionally, DTAs are subject to a “more likely than not”
test to determine whether the full amount of the DTAs should be realized in the financial statements. FHN
evaluates the likelihood of realization of the DTA based on both positive and negative evidence available at the
time, including (as appropriate) scheduled reversals of DTLs, projected future taxable income, tax planning
strategies, and recent financial performance. Realization is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income prior
to the expiration of the carryforwards attributable to or generated with respect to the DTA. In projecting future
taxable income, FHN incorporates assumptions including the amount of future state and federal pretax operating
income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning
strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income and are
consistent with the plans and estimates used to manage the underlying business. If the “more likely than not” test
is not met, a valuation allowance must be established against the DTA.

The income tax laws of the jurisdictions in which FHN operate are complex and subject to different interpretations
by the taxpayer and the relevant government taxing authorities. In establishing a provision for income tax expense,
FHN must make judgments and interpretations about the application of these inherently complex tax laws.
Interpretations may be subjected to review during examination by taxing authorities and disputes may arise over
the respective tax positions. FHN attempts to resolve disputes that may arise during the tax examination and audit
process. However, certain disputes may ultimately be resolved through the federal and state court systems.

FHN monitors relevant tax authorities and revises estimates of accrued income taxes on a quarterly basis. Changes
in estimates may occur due to changes in income tax laws and their interpretation by the courts and regulatory
authorities. Revisions of estimates may also result from income tax planning and from the resolution of income tax
controversies. Such revisions in estimates may be material to operating results for any given period.

See also Note 15 – Income Taxes for additional information.

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
A liability is contingent if the amount or outcome is not presently known, but may become known in the future as
a result of the occurrence of some uncertain future event. FHN estimates its contingent liabilities based on
management’s estimates about the probability of outcomes and their ability to estimate the range of exposure.
Accounting standards require that a liability be recorded if management determines that it is probable that a loss
has occurred and the loss can be reasonably estimated. In addition, it must be probable that the loss will be
confirmed by some future event. As part of the estimation process, management is required to make assumptions
about matters that are by their nature highly uncertain.

The assessment of contingent liabilities, including legal contingencies, involves the use of critical estimates,
assumptions, and judgments. Management’s estimates are based on their belief that future events will validate the
current assumptions regarding the ultimate outcome of these exposures. However, there can be no assurance that
future events, such as court decisions or decisions of arbitrators, will not differ from management’s assessments.
Whenever practicable, management consults with third-party experts (e.g., attorneys, accountants, claims
administrators, etc.) to assist with the gathering and evaluation of information related to contingent liabilities. Based
on internally and/or externally prepared evaluations, management makes a determination whether the potential
exposure requires accrual in the financial statements.

See Note 17 – Contingencies and Other Disclosures for additional information.

ACCOUNTING CHANGES ISSUED BUT NOT CURRENTLY EFFECTIVE
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” ASU 2014-09 does not
change revenue recognition for financial instruments. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should
recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the
consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This is
accomplished through a five-step recognition framework involving 1) the identification of contracts with customers,
2) identification of performance obligations, 3) determination of the transaction price, 4) allocation of the
transaction price to the performance obligations and 5) recognition of revenue as performance obligations are
satisfied. Additionally, qualitative and quantitative information is required for disclosure regarding the nature,
amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The effective

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date of ASU 2014-09 has been deferred to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including
interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is permitted for annual reporting periods beginning
after December 15, 2016, and associated interim periods. Transition to the new requirements may be made by
retroactively revising prior financial statements (with certain practical expedients permitted) or by a cumulative
effect through retained earnings. If the latter option is selected, additional disclosures are required for
comparability. FHN is evaluating the effects of ASU 2014-09 on its revenue recognition practices.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, “Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an
Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period.” ASU 2014-12
requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service
period, be treated as a performance condition in determining expense recognition for the award. Thus,
compensation cost is recognized over the requisite service period based on the probability of achievement of the
performance condition. Expense is adjusted after the requisite service period for changes in the probability of
achievement. ASU 2014-12 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods,
beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 will have no effect on FHN.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue
as a Going Concern.” ASU 2014-15 requires an entity’s management to evaluate whether there are conditions or
events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going
concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. If such events or conditions exist,
additional disclosures are required and management should evaluate whether its plans sufficiently alleviate the
substantial doubt. ASU 2014-15 is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016 and all interim
and annual periods thereafter. The provisions of ASU 2014-15 are not anticipated to affect FHN.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, “Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis.” ASU 2015-02
revises current consolidation guidance to modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal
entities are variable interest entities. ASU 2015-02 also eliminates the presumption that a general partner should
consolidate a limited partnership, revises the consolidation analysis for reporting entities that have fee arrangements
and related party relationships with variable interest entities, and provides a scope exception for entities with
interests in registered money market funds. ASU 2015-02 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within
those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. FHN has evaluated the provisions of ASU 2015-02 on
its consolidation assessments and there will not be a significant effect upon adoption.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.”
ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented as a direct
reduction from the carrying value of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. ASU 2015-03 requires
application on a retrospective basis, with prior periods revised to reflect the effects of adoption. ASU 2015-03 is
effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015.
Consistent with current requirements, FHN currently classifies debt issuance costs within Other assets in the
Consolidated Statements of Condition. ASU 2015-03 will have no effect on FHN’s recognition of interest expense.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities.” ASU 2016-01 makes several revisions to the accounting, presentation and disclosure for financial
instruments. Equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method or those that result in
consolidation of the investee) are required to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net
income. An entity may elect to measure equity investments that do not have readily determinable market values at
cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly
transactions for the identical or similar instruments from the same issuer. ASU 2016-01 also requires a qualitative
impairment review for equity investments without readily determinable fair values, with measurement at fair value
required if impairment is determined to exist. For liabilities for which fair value has been elected, ASU 2016-01
revises current accounting to record the portion of fair value changes resulting from instrument-specific credit risk
within other comprehensive income rather than earnings. Additionally, ASU 2016-01 clarifies that the need for a
valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities should be assessed in
combination with all other deferred tax assets rather than being assessed in isolation. ASU 2016-01 also makes
several changes to existing fair value presentation and disclosure requirements, including a provision that all
disclosures must use an exit price concept in the determination of fair value. ASU 2016-01 is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. FHN is evaluating the
impact of ASU 2016-01 on its current accounting and disclosure practices.

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Table 33 – Summary of Quarterly Financial Information

97505

(Dollars in millions except per share data)

Summary income information:
Interest income
Interest expense
Provision for loan losses
Noninterest income
Noninterest expense
Net income/(loss)
Income/(loss) available to common shareholders

Earnings/(loss) per common share
Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share

Common stock information:
Closing price per share:

High
Low
Period-end

Cash dividends declared per share

2015

2014

Fourth
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Second
Quarter

First
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Second
Quarter

First
Quarter

$187.6 $183.7 $187.0 $178.1
21.2
5.0
129.7
376.2
(72.4)
$ 47.0 $ 58.8 $ 50.6 $ (76.7)

20.1
1.0
125.1
215.4
63.3

21.0
1.0
132.2
243.7
51.4

20.4
2.0
130.3
218.4
55.0

$179.4 $178.9 $177.4 $173.6
21.2
10.0
145.7
218.0
50.0
$ 47.1 $ 46.1 $ 77.5 $ 45.6

20.4
6.0
119.6
207.3
51.6

19.3
6.0
157.8
244.0
50.5

20.6
5.0
126.9
163.2
81.9

$ 0.20 $ 0.25 $ 0.22 $ (0.33)
(0.33)

0.25

0.20

0.22

$ 0.20 $ 0.20 $ 0.33 $ 0.19
0.19

0.19

0.33

0.20

$15.36 $16.20 $15.95 $14.68
12.31
14.29
0.06

13.49
14.18
0.06

14.00
15.67
0.06

13.68
14.52
0.06

$13.91 $12.96 $12.56 $12.56
11.22
12.34
0.05

11.37
13.58
0.05

11.18
11.86
0.05

11.47
12.28
0.05

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The following table provides a reconciliation of non-GAAP items presented in this MD&A to the most comparable
GAAP presentation:

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Table 34 – Non-GAAP to GAAP Reconciliation

(Dollars in thousands)

Tangible Common Equity (Non-GAAP)
(A) Total equity (GAAP)
Less: Noncontrolling interest (a)
Less: Preferred Stock

Total common equity
Less: Intangible assets (GAAP) (b)

(B) Tangible common equity (Non-GAAP)
Less: Unrealized gains/(losses) on AFS securities, net of tax

(C) Adjusted tangible common equity (Non-GAAP)

Tangible Assets (Non-GAAP)
(D) Total assets (GAAP)
Less: Intangible assets (GAAP) (b)

(E) Tangible assets (Non-GAAP)

Tier 1 Common (Non-GAAP) (c)
(F) Tier 1 capital (d) (e)
Less: Noncontrolling interest – FTBNA preferred stock (a) (f)
Less: Preferred Stock
Less: Trust preferred (g)

(G) Tier 1 Common (Non-GAAP)

Risk Weighted Assets
(H) Risk Weighted assets (d) (e)

Ratios
(A)/(D) Total period-end equity to period-end assets (GAAP)
(B)/(E) Tangible common equity to tangible assets (“TCE/TA”) (Non-GAAP)
(C)/(H) Adjusted common equity to risk weighted assets (“TCE/RWA”)

(Non-GAAP) (h)

2015

2014

$ 2,639,586
295,431
95,624

$ 2,581,590
295,431
95,624

2,248,531
217,522

2,031,009
3,394

2,190,535
175,450

2,015,085
18,581

$ 2,027,615

$ 1,996,504

$26,195,136
217,522

$25,668,187
175,450

$25,977,614

$25,492,737

N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

N/A

$ 2,813,503
294,816
95,624
200,000

$ 2,223,063

$21,801,269

$19,452,656

10.08%
7.82

10.06%
7.90

9.30
N/A
N/A

10.26
10.96
11.43

(F)/(D) Tier 1 capital to total assets (GAAP)
(G)/(H) Tier 1 common to risk weighted assets (Non-GAAP)
(a) Included in Total equity on the Consolidated Statements of Condition.
(b) Includes Goodwill and other intangible assets, net of amortization.
(c) In periods prior to 2015, these measures were used to reconcile non-GAAP to GAAP information.
(d) 2014 Tier 1 Capital and Risk weighted Assets balances are presented as originally reported, consistent with regulatory reporting rules which
prohibit the retroactive restatement of prior years’ Reports of Condition and Income due to the adoption of a new accounting standard.

(e) Defined by and calculated in conformity with bank regulations applicable to FHN and FTBNA.
(f) Represents FTBNA preferred stock included in noncontrolling interest.
(g) FHN’s outstanding trust preferred securities were redeemed in third quarter 2015.
(h) See Glossary of Terms for definition of ratio.

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GLOSSARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL TERMS

Adjusted Tangible Common Equity to Risk Weighted Assets (“TCE/RWA”) – Common equity excluding intangible
assets and unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities divided by risk weighted assets.

Allowance for Loan Losses (“ALLL”) – Valuation reserve representing the amount considered by management to be
adequate to cover estimated probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio.

Agencies – In this annual report, Agencies are collectively GSEs plus GNMA.

Basis Point – The equivalent of one-hundredth of one percent. One hundred basis points equals one percent. This
unit is generally used to measure spreads and movements in interest yields and rates and in measures based on
interest yields and rates.

Book Value Per Common Share – A ratio determined by dividing common equity at the end of a period by the
number of common shares outstanding at the end of that period.

Commercial and Standby Letters of Credit – Commercial letters of credit are issued or confirmed by an entity to
ensure the payment of its customers’ payables and receivables. Standby letters of credit are issued by an entity to
ensure its customers’ performance in dealing with others.

Commitment to Extend Credit (“Unfunded Commitments”) – Agreements to make or acquire a loan or lease as long
as agreed-upon terms (e.g., expiration date, covenants, or notice) are met. Generally these commitments have
fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee.

Common Equity Tier 1 – A measure of a company’s capital position under U.S. Basel III capital rules first
applicable to FHN in 2015, which includes common equity less goodwill, other intangibles and certain other
required regulatory deductions as defined in those rules. Common Equity Tier 1 capital under U.S. Basel III in
2015 is not the same as the non-regulatory Tier 1 Common capital commonly used prior to 2015; comparisons
between the two are not meaningful.

Core Businesses – Management treats regional banking, capital markets, and corporate as FHN’s core businesses.
Non-strategic has significant legacy assets and operations that are being wound down.

Core Deposits – Core deposits consist of all interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposits, except certificates of
deposit over $100,000. They include checking interest deposits, money market deposit accounts, time and other
savings, plus demand deposits.

Derivative Financial Instrument – A contract or agreement whose value is derived from changes in interest rates,
foreign exchange rates, prices of securities or commodities, or financial or commodity indices.

Diluted Earnings/(Loss) Per Common Share (“Diluted EPS”) – Net income/(loss) available to common shareholders,
divided by weighted average shares outstanding plus the effect of common stock equivalents that have the
potential to be converted into common shares.

Discharged Bankruptcies – Residential real estate secured loans where the borrower has been discharged from
personal liability through bankruptcy proceedings. Such loans that have not been reaffirmed by the borrower are
charged down to estimated collateral value less disposition costs (net realizable value) and are reported as
nonaccruing TDRs.

Earning Assets – Assets that generate interest or dividend income or yield-related fee income, such as loans and
investment securities.

Earnings/(Loss) Per Common Share (“EPS”) – Net income/(loss) available to common shareholders, divided by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding.

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GLOSSARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL TERMS (continued)

Excess Interest-Only Strip – Financial asset representing the right to receive earnings from serviced assets that
exceed contractually specified servicing fees and are legally separable from the base servicing rights.

Fully Taxable Equivalent (“FTE”) – Reflects the amount of tax-exempt income adjusted to a level that would yield
the same after-tax income had that income been subject to taxation.

Forward Contracts – Contracts representing commitments either to purchase or sell at a specified future date a
specified security or financial instrument at a specified price, and may be settled in cash or through delivery.

Government Sponsored Entities (“GSEs”) – In this annual report, the term “GSEs” includes Fannie Mae and Freddie
Mac.

Individually Impaired Loans – Generally, commercial loans over $1 million that are not expected to pay all
contractually due principal and interest, and consumer loans that have experienced a troubled debt restructuring
and are individually evaluated for impairment.

Interest-Only Strip – Mortgage security consisting of the interest rate portion of a stripped mortgage backed
security.

Interest Rate Caps and Floors – Contracts with notional principal amounts that require the seller, in exchange for a
fee, to make payments to the purchaser if a specified market interest rate exceeds a fixed upper “capped” level or
falls below a fixed lower “floor” level on specified future dates.

Interest Rate Option – A contract that grants the holder (purchaser), for a fee, the right to either purchase or sell a
financial instrument at a specified price within a specified period of time or on a specified date from or to the
writer (seller) of the option.

Interest Rate Swap – An agreement in which two entities agree to exchange, at specified intervals, interest payment
streams calculated on an agreed-upon notional principal amount with at least one stream based on a floating rate
index.

Interest Rate Swaptions – Options on interest rate swaps that give the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to
enter into an interest rate swap agreement during a specified period of time.

Leverage Ratio – Ratio consisting of Tier 1 capital divided by quarterly average assets adjusted for certain
unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities less certain regulatory disallowances applied to Common
Equity Tier 1 capital and Tier 1 capital including goodwill, certain other intangible assets, the disallowable portion of
deferred tax assets and other disallowed assets, and other regulatory adjustments.

Lower of Cost or Market (“LOCOM”) – A method of accounting for certain assets by recording them at the lower of
their historical cost or their current market value.

Market Capitalization – Market value of a company is computed by multiplying the number of shares outstanding
by the current stock price.

Mortgage Backed Securities (“MBS”) – Investment securities backed by a pool of mortgages or trust deeds.
Principal and interest payments on the underlying mortgages are used to pay principal and interest on the
securities.

Mortgage Warehouse – Mortgage loans that have been closed and funded and are awaiting sale and delivery into
the secondary market. Also includes loans that management does not have the intent to hold for the foreseeable
future.

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GLOSSARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL TERMS (continued)

Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSR”) – The right to service mortgage loans, generally owned by someone else, for a
fee. Loan servicing includes collecting payments; remitting funds to investors, insurance companies, and taxing
authorities; collecting delinquent payments; and foreclosing on properties when necessary.

Net Interest Margin (“NIM”) – Expressed as a percentage, net interest margin is a ratio computed by dividing a
day-weighted fully taxable equivalent net interest income by average earning assets.

Net Interest Spread – The difference between the average yield earned on earning assets on a fully taxable
equivalent basis and the average rate paid for interest-bearing liabilities.

Nonaccrual or Nonperforming Loans – Loans on which interest accruals have been discontinued due to the
borrower’s financial difficulties. Interest income on these loans is generally reported on a cash basis as it is
collected after recovery of principal.

Non-GAAP – Certain measures contained within MD&A are not formally defined by GAAP or codified in the federal
banking regulations. A reconciliation of these Non-GAAP measures may be found in table 34 of MD&A.

Nonperforming Assets (“NPAs”) – Interest-earning assets on which interest income is not being accrued, real estate
properties acquired through foreclosure and other assets obtained through the foreclosure process.

Origination Fees – A fee charged to the borrower by the lender to originate a loan. Usually stated as a percentage
of the face value of the loan.

Provision for Loan Losses – The periodic charge to earnings for inherent losses in the loan portfolio.

Purchased Credit-Impaired (“PCI”) Loans – Acquired loans that have exhibited deterioration of credit quality between
origination and the time of acquisition and for which the timely collection of the interest and principal is no longer
reasonably assured.

Purchase Obligation – An agreement to purchase goods or services that is enforceable and legally binding and that
specifies all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable
price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction.

Purchased Funds – The combination of certificates of deposit greater than $100,000, federal funds purchased,
securities sold under agreement to repurchase, and other short-term borrowings.

Restricted Real Estate Loans and Secured Borrowings – Includes restricted loans that are assets of a consolidated
variable interest entity that can be used only to settle obligations of the consolidated variable interest entity and
loans from nonconsolidated variable interest entities in which the securitization did not qualify for sale treatment
per GAAP. These loans secure long-term borrowings of the respective VIE.

Repurchase Agreement – A method of short-term financing where one party agrees to buy back, at a future date
(generally overnight) and an agreed-upon price, a security it sells to another party.

Return on Average Assets (“ROA”) – A measure of profitability that is calculated by dividing net income by total
average assets.

Return on Average Common Shareholders’ Equity (“ROE”) – A measure of profitability that indicates what an
institution earned on its shareholders’ investment. ROE is calculated by dividing net income available to common
shareholders by total average common equity.

Return on Tangible Common Equity (“ROTCE”) – A measure of profitability that is calculated by dividing net income
available to common shareholders to average tangible common equity.

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GLOSSARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL TERMS (continued)

Risk-Weighted Assets – A regulatory risk-based calculation that takes into account the broad differences in risks
among a banking organization’s assets and off-balance sheet financial instruments. For FHN, the risk-weighted
adjustment calculations changed appreciably in 2015 under the U.S. Basel III rules.

Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets (“TCE/TA”) – A ratio which may be used to evaluate a company’s
capital position. TCE/TA includes common equity less goodwill and other intangible assets over tangible assets.
Tangible assets includes a company’s total assets less goodwill and other intangible assets.

Tier 1 Capital Ratio – Ratio consisting of shareholders’ equity adjusted for certain unrealized gains/(losses) on
available-for-sale securities, reduced by goodwill, certain other intangible assets, the disallowable portion of
mortgage servicing rights and other disallowed assets divided by risk-weighted assets. The components of Tier 1
capital, including the risk-weighted adjustment of assets, changed significantly for FHN beginning in 2015 so that
comparisons of a Tier 1 capital ratio after 2014 with a ratio prior to 2015 may not be meaningful.

Tier 1 Common – A measure of a company’s capital position associated with U.S. capital rules applicable to FHN
prior to 2015, which includes Tier 1 capital as then defined less preferred stock amounts.

Total Capital Ratio – Ratio consisting of Tier 1 capital plus the allowable portion of the allowance for loan losses
and qualifying subordinated debt divided by risk-weighted assets. The components of the Total capital ratio,
including the risk-weighted adjustment of assets, changed significantly for FHN beginning in 2015 so that
comparisons of a Total capital ratio after 2014 with a ratio prior to 2015 may not be meaningful.

Troubled Debt Restructuring (“TDR”) – A loan is identified and reported as a TDR when FHN has granted an
economic concession to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty.

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ACRONYMS

ADR
AFS
ALCO
ALLL
ALR
ALT A
ASC
ASU
BOLI
C&I
CAS
CD
CDO
CEO
CFPB
CMO
CRE
CRMC
DOJ
DRA
DSCR
DTA
DTI
DTL
EPS
ESOP
FASB
FDIC
FFP
FFS
FH
FHA
FHFA
FHLB
FHLMC
FHN
FICO
FINRA
FNMA
FRB
FTBNA
FTE
FTHC
FTNF
FTNMC
FTRESC

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Average daily revenue
Available-for-sale
Asset/Liability Committee
Allowance for loan losses
Average loss rate
Alternative-A
FASB Accounting Standards Codification
Accounting Standards Update
Bank-owned life insurance
Commercial, financial, and industrial loan portfolio
Credit Assurance Services
Certificate of deposit
Collateralized debt obligation
Chief Executive Officer
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Collateralized mortgage obligations
Commercial Real Estate
Credit Risk Management Committee
U.S. Department of Justice
Definitive resolution agreement
Debt service coverage ratios
Deferred tax asset
Debt-to-income
Deferred tax liability
Earnings per share
Employee stock ownership plan
Financial Accounting Standards Board
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal funds purchased
Federal funds sold
First Horizon
Federal Housing Administration
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Federal Home Loan Bank
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation or Freddie Mac
First Horizon National Corporation
Fair Isaac Corporation
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
Federal National Mortgage Association or Fannie Mae
Federal Reserve Bank or the Fed
First Tennessee Bank National Association
Fully taxable equivalent
First Tennessee Housing Corporation
FTN Financial
First Tennessee New Markets Corporation
FT Real Estate Securities Company, Inc.

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ACRONYMS (continued)

FTP
GAAP
GNMA
GSE
HAMP
HELOC
HFS
HTM
HUD
IO
IPO
IRS
LEP
LGD
LIBOR
LIHTC
LLC
LOCOM
LRRD
LTV
MBS
MD&A
MI
MNB
MSR
MSRB
NAICS
NII
NIM
NMTC
NOL
NPA
NPL
NRV
NSF
OCC
OIS
OTC

OTTI
P&I
PCAOB
PCI
PD
PM
PO

Funds Transfer Pricing
Generally accepted accounting principles
Government National Mortgage Association or Ginnie Mae
Government sponsored enterprises, in this filing references Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Home Affordable Modification Program
Home equity lines of credit
Held-for-sale
Held-to-maturity
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Interest-only
Initial public offering
Internal Revenue Service
Loss emergence period
Loss given default
London Inter-Bank Offered Rate
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Limited Liability Company
Lower of cost or market
Loan Rehab and Recovery Department
Loan-to-value
Mortgage-backed securities
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Private mortgage insurance
Mountain National Bank
Mortgage servicing rights
Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board
North American Industry Classification System
Net interest income
Net interest margin
New Market Tax Credit
Net operating loss
Nonperforming asset
Nonperforming loan
Net realizable value
Non-sufficient funds
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Overnight indexed swap
One-time close, a mortgage product which allowed simplified conversion of a construction loan to
permanent financing
Other than temporary impairment
Principal and interest
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Purchased credit impaired
Probability of default
Portfolio managers
Principal-only

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ACRONYMS (continued)

PreTSL
R/E
REIT
Res CRE
RM
ROA
ROE
ROTCE
RSU
RWA
SBA
SEC
SVaR
TA
TAB
TAF
TCE
TDR
TRUP
UPB
UTB
VA
VaR
VIE

Preferred Term Securities Limited
Real estate
Real estate investment trust
Residential commercial real estate construction loan portfolio or residential CRE
Relationship managers
Return on assets
Return on common equity
Return on tangible common equity
Restricted stock unit
Risk-weighted assets
Small Business Administration
Securities and Exchange Commission
Stressed Value-at-Risk
Tangible assets
TrustAtlantic Bank
TrustAtlantic Financial Corporation
Tangible common equity
Troubled Debt Restructuring
Trust preferred loan
Unpaid principal balance
Unrecognized tax benefit
Veterans Administration
Value-at-Risk
Variable Interest Entities

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REPORT OF MANAGEMENT
ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Management at First Horizon National Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal
control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. First Horizon National Corporation’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.

Even effective internal controls, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations such as the possibility of
human error or of circumvention or overriding of controls, and consideration of cost in relation to benefit of a
control. Moreover, effectiveness must necessarily be considered according to the existing state of the art of internal
control. Further, because of changes in conditions, the effectiveness of internal controls may diminish over time.

Management assessed the effectiveness of First Horizon National Corporation’s internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2015. This assessment was based on criteria established in Internal Control –
Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(COSO).

Based on our assessment and those criteria, management believes that First Horizon National Corporation
maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015.

First Horizon National Corporation’s independent auditors have issued an attestation report on First Horizon
National Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting. That report appears on the following page.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
First Horizon National Corporation:

We have audited First Horizon National Corporation and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by
the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s 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
on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’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, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control
based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included 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, First Horizon National Corporation and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal
Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (COSO).

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States), the consolidated statements of condition of First Horizon National Corporation and subsidiaries
as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive
income, equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2015, and
our report dated February 25, 2016 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial
statements.

Memphis, Tennessee
February 25, 2016

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
First Horizon National Corporation:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of condition of First Horizon National Corporation and
subsidiaries (the company) as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of
income, comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 2015. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of First Horizon National Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and
the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 2015, 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), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria
established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated February 25, 2016 expressed an
unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting

Memphis, Tennessee
February 25, 2016

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CONDITION

31524

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Assets:
Cash and due from banks
Federal funds sold
Securities purchased under agreements to resell (Note 23)

Total cash and cash equivalents

Interest-bearing cash
Trading securities
Loans held-for-sale (a)
Securities available-for-sale (Note 3)
Securities held-to-maturity (Note 3)
Loans, net of unearned income (Note 4) (b)
Less: Allowance for loan losses (Note 5)

Total net loans

Goodwill (Note 7)
Other intangible assets, net (Note 7)
Fixed income receivables
Premises and equipment, net (Note 6)
Real estate acquired by foreclosure (c)
Derivative assets (Note 22)
Other assets
Total assets

Liabilities and equity:
Deposits:
Savings
Time deposits
Other interest-bearing deposits
Certificates of deposit $100,000 and more
Interest-bearing
Noninterest-bearing
Total deposits

Federal funds purchased (Note 9)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (Note 9 and Note 23)
Trading liabilities (Note 9)
Other short-term borrowings (Note 9)
Term borrowings (Note 10)
Fixed income payables
Derivative liabilities (Note 22)
Other liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity:
First Horizon National Corporation Shareholders’ Equity:

Preferred stock – Series A, non-cumulative perpetual, no par value, liquidation preference of

$100,000 per share – (shares authorized – 1,000; shares issued – 1,000 on
December 31, 2015 and 2014)

Common stock – $.625 par value (shares authorized – 400,000,000; shares issued –
238,586,637 on December 31, 2015 and 234,219,663 on December 31, 2014)

Capital surplus
Undivided profits
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net (Note 14)

Total First Horizon National Corporation Shareholders’ Equity

Noncontrolling interest (Note 11)

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

December 31

2015

2014

$

300,811
114,479
615,773
1,031,063
602,836
881,450
126,342
3,929,846
14,320
17,686,502
210,242
17,476,260
191,307
26,215
63,660
275,619
33,063
104,365
1,438,790
$26,195,136

$ 7,811,191
788,487
5,388,526
443,389
14,431,593
5,535,885
19,967,478
464,166
338,133
566,019
137,861
1,315,176
23,072
108,339
635,306
23,555,550

$

349,171
63,080
659,154
1,071,405
1,621,967
1,194,391
141,285
3,556,613
4,292
16,230,166
232,448
15,997,718
145,932
29,518
42,488
302,996
39,922
134,088
1,385,572
$25,668,187

$ 7,455,354
831,666
4,140,991
445,272
12,873,283
5,195,656
18,068,939
1,037,052
562,214
594,314
157,218
1,880,105
18,157
119,239
649,359
23,086,597

95,624

95,624

149,117
1,439,303
874,303
(214,192)
2,344,155
295,431
2,639,586
$26,195,136

146,387
1,380,809
851,585
(188,246)
2,286,159
295,431
2,581,590
$25,668,187

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.
(a) December 31, 2015 includes $22.4 million of held-for-sale consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate in process of

foreclosure.

(b) December 31, 2015 includes $29.7 million of held-to-maturity consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate in process of

foreclosure.

(c) December 31, 2015 includes $14.6 million of foreclosed residential real estate.

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(Dollars and shares in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise noted)

Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans
Interest on investment securities available-for-sale
Interest on investment securities held-to-maturity
Interest on loans held-for-sale
Interest on trading securities
Interest on other earning assets
Total interest income

Interest expense:
Interest on deposits:

Savings
Time deposits
Other interest-bearing deposits
Certificates of deposit $100,000 and more

Interest on trading liabilities
Interest on short-term borrowings
Interest on term borrowings

Total interest expense

Net interest income
Provision for loan losses

Net interest income after provision for loan losses

Noninterest income:
Fixed income
Deposit transactions and cash management
Brokerage, management fees and commissions
Trust services and investment management
Bankcard income
Bank-owned life insurance
Other service charges
Mortgage banking
Insurance commissions
Debt securities gains/(losses), net (Note 3 and Note 14)
Equity securities gains/(losses), net (Note 3)
Gain on divestiture
All other income and commissions (Note 13)

Total noninterest income

Adjusted gross income after provision for loan losses
Noninterest expense:
Employee compensation, incentives, and benefits (2015, 2014 and 2013 include $.6 million, $5.1 million and
$10.1 million, respectively, of expense associated with pension and post-retirement plans reclassified from
accumulated other comprehensive income)

Occupancy
Computer software
Operations services
Equipment rentals, depreciation, and maintenance
Advertising and public relations
Professional fees
FDIC premium expense
Legal fees
Communications and courier
Contract employment and outsourcing
Other insurance and taxes
Amortization of intangible assets
Foreclosed real estate
Repurchase and foreclosure provision
All other expense (Note 13)

Total noninterest expense

Income/(loss)before income taxes
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes (2015 includes $.5 million of tax expense and 2014 and 2013 include $2.0 million
and $4.1 million, respectively, of tax benefit reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income) (Note 15)

Income/(loss) from continuing operations
Income/(loss) from discontinued operation, net of tax (a)

Net income/(loss)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

Net income/(loss) attributable to controlling interest
Preferred stock dividends

Net income/(loss) available to common shareholders
Basic earnings/(loss) per share from continuing operations (Note 16)

Diluted earnings/(loss) per share from continuing operations (Note 16)
Basic earnings/(loss) per share available to common shareholders (Note 16)

Diluted earnings/(loss) per share available to common shareholders (Note 16)
Weighted average common shares (Note 16)

65224

Year Ended December 31
2014

2013

2015

$ 600,313
93,626
283
5,457
35,074
1,652
736,405

$ 571,798
93,233
287
11,170
31,991
770
709,249

$ 599,710
83,787
-
12,982
34,548
1,026
732,053

11,992
5,186
4,491
3,481
15,976
3,172
38,387
82,685

653,720
9,000
644,720

231,337
112,843
46,496
27,577
22,238
14,726
11,610
3,870
2,627
1,836
(458)
-
42,623
517,325

11,562
9,076
3,078
3,090
15,390
4,765
34,570
81,531

627,718
27,000
600,718

200,595
111,951
49,099
27,777
23,697
16,394
11,882
71,257
2,257
-
2,872
-
32,263
550,044

14,762
15,879
3,747
5,642
13,624
4,704
36,321
94,679

637,374
55,000
582,374

272,364
114,383
42,261
26,523
20,482
16,614
13,440
33,275
3,023
(451)
2,211
111
40,341
584,577

1,162,045

1,150,762

1,166,951

511,633
51,117
44,724
39,261
30,864
19,187
18,922
18,027
16,287
15,820
14,494
12,941
5,253
2,104
-
253,157
1,053,791

108,254

10,941
97,313
-

97,313
11,434

85,879
6,200

79,679
0.34

0.34
0.34

0.34
234,189

$

$

$
$

$
$

$

478,159
54,018
42,931
35,247
29,964
18,683
23,298
11,464
20,907
16,074
19,420
12,900
4,170
2,503
(4,300)
67,093
832,531

318,231

84,185
234,046
-

$ 234,046
11,527

$ 222,519
6,200

$ 216,319
0.92
$

$
$

$

0.91
0.92

0.91
234,997

529,041
50,565
40,327
35,215
31,738
18,239
23,454
20,156
29,905
17,958
35,920
12,598
3,912
4,299
170,000
125,192
1,148,519

18,432

(19,389)
37,821
548

38,369
11,465

26,904
5,838

21,066
0.09

0.09
0.09

0.09
237,972

$

$

$
$

$
$

$

Diluted average common shares (Note 16)
Cash dividends declared per common share
Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(a) Due to the nature of the preferred stock issued by FHN and its subsidiaries, all components of Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

236,266
0.24

236,735
0.20

239,794
0.20

$

$

$

have been attributed solely to FHN as the controlling interest holder.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Dollars in thousands)

Net income/(loss)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:

Fair value adjustments on securities available-for-sale arising during the period, Net of tax of $(8.7) million

for 2015, $18.1 million for 2014 and $(41.9) million for 2013

Reclassification adjustment for (gain)/loss on securities available-for-sale included in Net income/(loss), Net

of tax of $(.7) million for 2015 and $.2 million for 2013

Fair value adjustments on securities available-for-sale

Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period, Net of tax of $(6.9) million for 2015, $(44.8) million for

2014 and $31.4 million for 2013

Prior service credit/(cost) arising during the period, Net of tax of $4.1 million for 2013
Amortization of prior service cost, transition asset/obligation, and net actuarial gain/(loss) included in net

periodic benefit cost, Net of tax of $.2 million for 2015, $2.0 million for 2014 and $3.9 million for 2013

Total pension and post retirement plans

Other comprehensive income/(loss)

Comprehensive income/(loss)

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to controlling interest

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

Year Ended December 31

2015

2014

2013

$ 97,313

$234,046

$ 38,369

(14,055)

29,822

(66,768)

(1,132)

-

277

(15,187)

29,822

(66,491)

(11,117)
-

(71,173)
-

50,064
6,563

358

3,114

6,198

(10,759)

(68,059)

62,825

(25,946)

(38,237)

(3,666)

71,367

11,434

195,809

11,527

34,703

11,465

$ 59,933

$184,282

$ 23,238

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(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

Common
Shares

Total

Preferred
Stock

Common
Stock

Capital
Surplus

Undivided
Profits

243,598 $2,499,530 $

- $152,249 $1,488,463 $709,996
26,904
-

-

-

44360

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss) (a)

Noncontrolling
Interest

$(146,343)
-

$295,165
11,465

(66,491)

50,064

6,563

6,198

(3,666)

-

-

-

-

11,465

-

-
-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

-
-

(11,465)

92
174
-

(150,009)
-

295,431
11,527

38,369

(66,491)

50,064

6,563

6,198

34,703

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

26,904

-

95,624 95,624

-
-
(8,356)

(5,838)
(48,302)
(91,448)

1,128

659

-
-

-

-
-
-

(1,569)
16,144

(11,465)

92
174
73

-
-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-
-

-
-
(5,223)

-
-
(86,225)

(5,838)
(48,302)
-

705

(46)

-
-

-

-
-
-

(1,569)
16,144

-

-
-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-
73

236,370 2,488,377 95,624 147,731 1,416,767 682,833
- 222,519

234,046

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

29,822

(71,173)

3,114

195,809

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

29,822

(71,173)

3,114

-

-

-

- 222,519

(38,237)

11,527

Balance, December 31, 2012
Net income/(loss)
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Fair value adjustments, net of tax:

Securities available-for-sale

Pension and postretirement plans:

Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the

period

Prior service credit/(loss) arising during the

period

Amortization of prior service cost, transition

asset/obligation, and net actuarial
gain/(loss) included in net periodic benefit
cost

Comprehensive income/(loss)

Preferred stock issuance (1,000 shares issued at

$100,000 per share net of offering costs)

Cash dividends declared:

Preferred stock ($5,838 per share)
Common stock ($.20 per share)

Common stock repurchased (b)
Common stock issued for:

Stock options and restricted stock – equity

awards

Tax benefit/(benefit reversal) – stock-based

compensation expense

Stock-based compensation expense
Dividends declared – noncontrolling interest of

subsidiary preferred stock

Real estate investment trust (“REIT”) preferred

stock issuance

Acquired noncontrolling interest – REIT
Other changes in equity

Balance, December 31, 2013
Net income/(loss)
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Fair value adjustments, net of tax:

Securities available-for-sale

Pension and postretirement plans:

Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the

period

Amortization of prior service cost, transition

asset/obligation, and net actuarial
gain/(loss) included in net periodic benefit
cost

Comprehensive income/(loss)

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02927

Common
Shares

Total

Preferred
Stock

Common
Stock

Capital
Surplus

Undivided
Profits

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss) (a)

Noncontrolling
Interest

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

Cash dividends declared:

Preferred stock ($6,200 per share)
Common stock ($.20 per share)

Common stock repurchased (b)
Common stock issued for:

Stock options and restricted stock – equity

awards

Tax benefit/(benefit reversal) – stock-based

compensation expense

Stock-based compensation expense
Dividends declared – noncontrolling interest of

subsidiary preferred stock

Balance, December 31, 2014
Net income/(loss)
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Fair value adjustments, net of tax:

Securities available-for-sale

Pension and postretirement plans:

Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the

period

Amortization of prior service cost, transition

asset/obligation, and net actuarial
gain/(loss) included in net periodic benefit
cost

Comprehensive income/(loss)

Cash dividends declared:

Preferred stock ($6,200 per share)
Common stock ($.24 per share)

Common stock repurchased (b)
Common stock issued for:

Stock options and restricted stock – equity

awards

Equity issued for acquisition
Tax benefit/(benefit reversal) – stock-based

compensation expense

Stock-based compensation expense
Dividends declared – noncontrolling interest of

subsidiary preferred stock

-
-
-

-

-
-

-

(188,246)
-

(15,187)

(11,117)

358

-
-
-

-

-
-

(11,527)

295,431
11,434

-

-

-

-
-
(3,554)

(6,200)
(47,567)
(43,579)

1,404

2,146

-
-

-

(7,220)
11,351

(11,527)

-
-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-
(2,221)

-
-
(41,358)

(6,200)
(47,567)
-

877

1,269

-
-

-

(7,220)
11,351

-

-

-
-

-

234,220 2,581,590 95,624 146,387 1,380,809 851,585
85,879

97,313

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(15,187)

(11,117)

358

71,367

-
-
(2,277)

(6,200)
(56,961)
(32,648)

1,550
5,094

-
-

-

6,929
72,791

356
13,796

(11,434)

-

-

-

-

-
-
-

-
-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

85,879

(25,946)

11,434

-
-
(1,423)

-
-
(31,225)

(6,200)
(56,961)
-

969
3,184

-
-

-

5,960
69,607

356
13,796

-

-
-

-
-

-

-
-
-

-
-

-
-

-

-
-
-

-
-

-
-

(11,434)

Balance, December 31, 2015

238,587 $2,639,586 $95,624 $149,117 $1,439,303 $874,303

$(214,192)

$295,431

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(a) Due to the nature of the preferred stock issued by FHN’s subsidiaries, all components of other comprehensive income/(loss) have been

attributed solely to FHN as the controlling interest holder.

(b) 2015, 2014 and 2013 include $28.4 million, $38.5 million and $87.6 million, respectively, repurchased under share repurchase programs.

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00043

(Dollars in thousands)
Operating
Activities

activities:

Net income/(loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided/(used) by operating

Provision for loan losses
Provision/(benefit) for deferred income taxes
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment
Amortization of intangible assets
Net other amortization and accretion
Net (increase)/decrease in derivatives
Fair value adjustment on mortgage servicing rights
Repurchase and foreclosure provision
Fair value adjustment to foreclosed real estate
Litigation and regulatory matters
(Gains)/losses on divestitures
Stock-based compensation expense
(Tax benefit)/benefit reversal – stock based compensation expense
Equity securities (gains)/losses, net
Debt securities (gains)/losses, net
(Gains)/losses on extinguishment of debt
Loss on deconsolidation of securitization trusts
Net (gains)/losses on sale/disposal of fixed assets
Proceeds from sale of mortgage servicing rights
Loans held-for-sale:

Purchases
Gross proceeds from settlements and sales
(Gain)/loss due to fair value adjustments and other

Net (increase)/decrease in:

Trading securities
Fixed income receivables
Interest receivable
Other assets

Net increase/(decrease) in:

Trading liabilities
Fixed income payables
Interest payable
Other liabilities

Investing
Activities

Financing
Activities

Total adjustments
Net cash provided/(used) by operating activities
Available-for-sale securities:

Sales
Maturities
Purchases

Purchases

Sales
Purchases

Held-to-maturity securities:

Premises and equipment:

Net (increase)/decrease in:

Loans
Interests retained from securitizations classified as trading securities
Interest-bearing cash

Cash receipts related to divestitures
Cash received/(paid) for acquisition, net
Net cash provided/(used) by investing activities
Common stock:

Stock options exercised
Cash dividends paid
Repurchase of shares (a)
Tax benefit/(benefit reversal) – stock based compensation expense

Preferred stock issuance
Cash dividends paid – preferred stock – noncontrolling interest
Cash dividends paid – Series A preferred stock
Term borrowings:

Issuance
Payments/maturities
Increases in restricted and secured term borrowings
Net cash paid to deconsolidate/collapse securitization trusts

Net increase/(decrease) in:

Deposits
Short-term borrowings

Net cash provided/(used) by financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

Supplemental Total interest paid
Disclosures

Total taxes paid
Total taxes refunded
Transfer from loans to other real estate owned

2015

Year Ended December 31
2014
234,046 $

97,313 $

2013

38,369

$

9,000
24,196
35,780
5,253
19,710
(6,617)
-
-
2,868
15,118
-
13,796
(356)
458
(1,836)
(5,793)
-
454
-

(9,731)
25,587
(913)

311,210
(21,172)
4,804
(80,309)

(28,295)
4,915
(9,124)
(39,153)
269,850
367,163

27,000
3,729
35,715
4,170
17,009
170
(1,248)
(4,300)
3,465
56,187
-
11,351
7,220
(2,872)
-
4,166
1,960
1,906
70,204

(23,960)
300,984
(48,157)

(392,806)
2,767
1,911
292,860

225,966
(3,016)
169
(121,862)
470,688
704,734

55,000
(8,578)
36,514
3,912
31,187
650
(20,182)
170,000
4,987
62,172
(638)
16,144
1,569
(2,211)
451
-
-
2,213
39,633

(136,147)
147,751
20,181

455,520
72,517
3,571
4,087

(196,081)
(89,156)
(4,301)
(277,761)
393,004
431,373

69,650
664,335
(1,066,194)

7,829
627,487
(751,365)

63,787
899,591
(1,348,526)

(10,000)

41,143
(39,947)

-

-

3,507
(31,404)

765
(27,349)

(1,194,776)
1,731
1,019,131
-
(5,087)
(520,014)

(866,107)
1,692
(891,670)
-
413,352
(1,486,679)

1,464,212
5,482
(349,940)
1,638
53,293
762,953

7,219
(53,947)
(32,648)
356
-
(11,559)
(6,200)

497,040
(1,026,708)
-
-

1,555,280
(816,324)
112,509
(40,342)
1,071,405

1,864
(47,366)
(43,579)
(7,220)
-
(11,465)
(6,200)

397,672
(23,572)
2,310
(225,151)

898,232
89,916
1,025,441
243,496
827,909

$ 1,031,063 $ 1,071,405 $
81,151 $
$
77,779
3,947
20,877

90,722 $
14,990
33,909
12,530

651
(38,229)
(91,533)
(1,569)
95,624
(11,465)
(4,288)

-
(430,088)
5,052
-

(258,184)
(738,650)
(1,472,679)
(278,353)
1,106,262
827,909
97,387
5,437
26,113
23,340

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(a) 2015, 2014 and 2013 include $28.4 million, $38.5 million and $87.6 million, respectively, repurchased under share repurchase programs.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1 (cid:2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Accounting. The consolidated financial statements of First Horizon National Corporation (“FHN”),
including its subsidiaries, have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America and follow general practices within the industries in which it operates. This
preparation requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the
financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates and assumptions are based on information
available as of the date of the financial statements and could differ from actual results.

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts
of FHN and other entities in which it has a controlling financial interest. Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) for
which FHN or a subsidiary has been determined to be the primary beneficiary are also consolidated. Affiliates
for which FHN is not considered the primary beneficiary and in which FHN does not have a controlling financial
interest are accounted for by the equity method. These investments are included in other assets, and FHN’s
proportionate share of income or loss is included in noninterest income. All significant intercompany
transactions and balances have been eliminated. For purposes of comparability, certain prior period amounts
have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

Business Combinations. FHN accounts for acquisitions as a business combination in accordance with ASC 805,
“Business Combinations,” which requires acquired assets and liabilities (other than tax balances) to be recorded
at fair value. Business combinations are included in the financial statements from the respective dates of
acquisition. Acquisition related costs are expensed as incurred.

Revenue Recognition. FHN derives a significant portion of its revenues from fee-based services. Noninterest
income from transaction-based fees is generally recognized when the transactions are completed. Noninterest
income from service-based fees is generally recognized over the period in which FHN provides the service.

Deposit Transactions and Cash Management. Deposit transactions include services related to retail and
commercial deposit products (such as service charges on checking accounts), cash management products and
services such as electronic transaction processing (Automated Clearing House and Electronic Data Interchange),
account reconciliation services, cash vault services, lockbox processing, and information reporting to large
corporate clients.

Insurance Commissions. Insurance commissions are derived from the sale of insurance products, including acting
as an independent agent to provide life, long-term care, and disability insurance.

Trust Services and Investment Management. Trust services and investment management fees include investment
management, personal trust, employee benefits, and custodial trust services.

Brokerage, Management Fees and Commissions. Brokerage, management fees and commissions include fees for
portfolio management, trade commissions, and annuity and mutual fund sales.

Statements of Cash Flows. For purposes of these statements, cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, and
securities purchased under agreements to resell are considered cash and cash equivalents. Federal funds are
usually sold for one-day periods, and securities purchased under agreements to resell are short-term, highly
liquid investments.

Trading Activities. Securities purchased in connection with underwriting or dealer activities (long positions) are
carried at fair market value as trading securities. Gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, on these
securities are reflected in fixed income noninterest income. Trading liabilities include securities that FHN has
sold to other parties but does not own (short positions). FHN is obligated to purchase securities at a future date
to cover the short positions. Assets and liabilities for unsettled trades are recorded on the Consolidated
Statements of Condition as “Fixed income receivables” or “Fixed income payables.” Retained interests from

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Note 1 (cid:2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

securitizations in the form of interest-only and principal-only strips and subordinated bonds from sales and
securitizations of first lien mortgages are recognized at fair value as trading securities with gains and losses,
both realized and unrealized, recognized in mortgage banking income. Principal-only strips are principal cash
flow tranches, and interest-only strips are interest cash flow tranches. Subordinated bonds are junior in priority.
Cash receipts and payments are classified in investing activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
based on the purpose for which such financial assets were retained.

Investment Securities. Investment securities are reviewed quarterly for possible other-than-temporary impairment
(“OTTI”). The review includes an analysis of the facts and circumstances of each individual investment such as
the degree of loss, the length of time the fair value has been below cost, the expectation for that security’s
performance, the creditworthiness of the issuer and FHN’s intent and ability to hold the security. Securities that
may be sold prior to maturity and equity securities are classified as securities available-for-sale (“AFS”) and are
carried at fair value. The unrealized gains and losses on securities available-for-sale, including debt securities
for which no credit impairment exists, are excluded from earnings and are reported, net of tax, as a component
of other comprehensive income within shareholders’ equity and the Statements of Comprehensive Income. Debt
securities which management has the intent and ability to hold (“HTM”) are reported at amortized cost.

Realized gains and losses for investment securities are determined by the specific identification method and
reported in noninterest income. Declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary based on FHN’s analysis of
the facts and circumstances related to an individual investment, including securities that FHN has the intent to
sell, are also determined by the specific identification method. For HTM debt securities, OTTI recognized is
typically credit-related and is reported in noninterest income. For impaired AFS debt securities that FHN does
not intend to sell and will not be required to sell prior to recovery but for which credit losses exist, the OTTI
recognized is separated between the total impairment related to credit losses which is reported in noninterest
income, and the impairment related to all other factors which is excluded from earnings and reported, net of
tax, as a component of other comprehensive income within shareholders’ equity and the Statements of
Comprehensive Income.

National banks chartered by the federal government are, by law, members of the Federal Reserve System. Each
member bank is required to own stock in its regional Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”). Given this requirement,
FRB stock may not be sold, traded, or pledged as collateral for loans. Membership in the Federal Home Loan
Bank (“FHLB”) network requires ownership of capital stock. Member banks are entitled to borrow funds from
the FHLB and are required to pledge mortgage loans as collateral. Investments in the FHLB are non-transferable
and, generally, membership is maintained primarily to provide a source of liquidity as needed.

Securities Purchased under Resale Agreements and Securities Sold under Repurchase Agreements. FHN enters into
short-term purchases of securities under agreements to resell which are accounted for as collateralized
financings except where FHN does not have an agreement to sell the same or substantially the same securities
before maturity at a fixed or determinable price. All of FHN’s securities purchased under agreements to resell
are recognized as collateralized financings. Securities delivered under these transactions are delivered to either
the dealer custody account at the FRB or to the applicable counterparty. Securities sold under agreements to
repurchase are offered to cash management customers as an automated, collateralized investment account.
Securities sold are also used by the retail/commercial bank to obtain favorable borrowing rates on its purchased
funds. All of FHN’s securities sold under agreements to repurchase are secured borrowings.

Collateral is valued daily and FHN may require counterparties to deposit additional securities or cash as
collateral, or FHN may return cash or securities previously pledged by counterparties, or FHN may be required
to post additional securities or cash as collateral, based on the contractual requirements for these transactions.

FHN’s fixed income business utilizes securities borrowing arrangements as part of its trading operations.
Securities borrowing transactions generally require FHN to deposit cash with the securities lender. The amount
of cash advanced is recorded within Securities purchased under agreements to resell in the Consolidated
Statements of Condition. These transactions are not considered purchases and the securities borrowed are not
recognized by FHN. FHN does not conduct securities lending transactions.

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Note 1 (cid:2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Loans Held-for-Sale. Prior to fourth quarter 2008, FHN originated first lien mortgage loans (“the warehouse”) for
the purpose of selling them in the secondary market through sales to government sponsored enterprises
(“GSEs”), through proprietary securitizations, and to a lesser extent through other whole loan sales. In addition,
FHN sold certain of the second lien mortgages and home equity lines of credit (“HELOC”) it produced in the
secondary market through securitizations and whole loan sales through third quarter 2007.

Loans originated or purchased in which management lacks the intent to hold are included in loans held-for-sale
in the Consolidated Statements of Condition. FHN has elected the fair value option on a prospective basis for
almost all types of mortgage loans held for sale. Such loans are carried at fair value, with changes in the fair
value recognized in the mortgage banking noninterest income section of the Consolidated Statements of Income.
For mortgage loans originated for sale for which the fair value option is elected, loan origination fees are
recorded by FHN when earned and related direct loan origination costs are recognized when incurred. See
Note 24 – Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities for additional information. FHN accounts for all mortgage loans
held-for-sale which were originated prior to 2008 and for mortgage loans held-for-sale for which fair value
accounting was not elected at the lower of cost or market value (“LOCOM”).

Mortgage loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”) and mortgage loans guaranteed by the
Veterans Administration (“VA”) were generally securitized through the Government National Mortgage
Association (“GNMA”, “Ginnie Mae”, or “Ginnie”) programs. Generally, conforming conventional loans were
securitized through GSEs such as the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”, “Fannie Mae”, or
“Fannie”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”, “Freddie Mac” or “Freddie”). In
addition, FHN completed proprietary securitizations of nonconforming first lien and second lien mortgages and
HELOC, which did not conform to the requirements for sale or securitization through government agencies. All
of these securitizations were accounted for as sales.

Loans. Loans are stated at principal amounts outstanding, net of unearned income. Interest on loans is
recognized on an accrual basis at the applicable interest rate on the principal amount outstanding. Loan
origination fees and direct costs as well as premiums and discounts are amortized as level yield adjustments
over the respective loan terms. Unamortized net fees or costs are recognized upon early repayment of the loans
or charge-off. Loan commitment fees are generally deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the
commitment period.

Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans. Generally, loans are placed on nonaccrual status if it becomes evident that full
collection of principal and interest is at risk, impairment has been recognized as a partial charge-off of principal
balance due to insufficient collateral value and past due status, or on a case-by-case basis if FHN continues to
receive payments, but there are atypical loan structures or other borrower-specific issues.

• The accrual status policy for commercial troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) follows the same internal

policies and procedures as other commercial portfolio loans.

• Residential real estate secured loans discharged in bankruptcy that have not been reaffirmed by the

borrower (“discharged bankruptcies”) are placed on nonaccrual regardless of delinquency status and are
reported as TDRs.

• Current second lien residential real estate loans that are junior to first liens are placed on nonaccrual status

if they are 90 or more days past due, are a bankruptcy, or are a troubled debt restructuring.

• Consumer real estate (HELOC and residential real estate installment loans), if not already on nonaccrual per

above situations, are placed on nonaccrual if the loan is 30 or more days delinquent at the time of
modification and is also determined to be a TDR.

• Government guaranteed/insured residential mortgage loans remain on accrual (even if the loan falls into one

of the above categories) because the collection of principal and interest is reasonably assured.

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For commercial and retail loans within each portfolio segment and class that have been placed on nonaccrual
status, accrued but uncollected interest is reversed and charged against interest income when the loan is placed
on nonaccrual status. Management may elect to continue the accrual of interest when the estimated net realizable
value of collateral is sufficient to recover the principal balance and accrued interest. Interest payments received on
nonaccrual loans are normally applied to outstanding principal first. Once all principal has been received, additional
interest payments are recognized on a cash basis as interest income.

Generally, commercial and retail loans within each portfolio segment and class that have been placed on
nonaccrual status can be returned to accrual status if all principal and interest is current and FHN expects full
repayment of the remaining contractual principal and interest. This typically requires that a borrower make
payments in accordance with the contractual terms for a sustained period of time (generally for a minimum of six
months) before being returned to accrual status. For TDRs, FHN may also consider a borrower’s sustained
historical repayment performance for a reasonable time prior to the restructuring in assessing whether the borrower
can meet the restructured terms, as it may indicate whether the borrower is capable of servicing the level of debt
under the modified terms.

Residential real estate loans discharged through Chapter 7 bankruptcy and not reaffirmed by the borrower are not
returned to accrual status. For current second liens that have been placed on nonaccrual because the first lien is
90 or more days past due or is a TDR or bankruptcy, the second lien may be returned to accrual upon pay-off or
cure of the first lien.

Charge-offs. For all commercial and retail loan portfolio segments, all losses of principal are charged to the
allowance for loan losses (“ALLL”) in the period in which the loan is deemed to be uncollectible.

For consumer loans, the timing of a full or partial charge-off generally depends on the loan type and
delinquency status. Generally, for the consumer real estate and permanent mortgage portfolio segments, a loan
will be either partially or fully charged-off when it becomes 180 days past due. At this time, if the collateral
value does not support foreclosure, balances are fully charged-off and other avenues of recovery are pursued. If
the collateral value supports foreclosure, the loan is charged-down to net realizable value of the collateral less
estimated costs to sell and is placed on nonaccrual status. For residential real estate loans discharged in
Chapter 7 bankruptcy and not reaffirmed by the borrower, the fair value of the collateral position is assessed at
the time FHN is made aware of the discharge and the loan is charged down to the net realizable value
(collateral value less estimated costs to sell). Within the credit card and other portfolio segment, credit cards
are normally charged-off upon reaching 180 days past due while other non-real estate consumer loans are
charged-off upon reaching 120 days past due.

Impaired Loans. Impaired loans include nonaccrual commercial loans greater than $1 million and modified
consumer and commercial loans that have been classified as a TDR and are individually measured for
impairment under the guidance of ASC 310. See Note 4 – Loans for a discussion of methodologies utilized by
FHN to measure impairment. TDRs are always reported as such unless the TDR has exhibited sustained
performance, was reported as a TDR over a year-end, and the modified terms were market-based at the time of
modification.

Purchased Credit-Impaired Loans. ASC 310-30 “Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a
Transfer”, provides guidance for acquired loans that have exhibited deterioration of credit quality between
origination and the time of acquisition and for which the timely collection of the interest and principal is no
longer reasonably assured (“PCI loans”). PCI loans are initially recorded at fair value which is estimated by
discounting expected cash flows at acquisition date. The expected cash flows include all contractually expected
amounts (including interest) and incorporate an estimate for future expected credit losses, pre-payment
assumptions, and yield requirement for a market participant, among other things. To the extent possible, certain
PCI loans were aggregated into pools with composite interest rate and cash flows expected to be collected for
the pool. Aggregation into loan pools is based upon common risk characteristics that include similar credit risk
or risk ratings, and one or more predominant risk characteristics. Each PCI pool is accounted for as a single
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Accretable yield is initially established at acquisition and is the excess of cash flows expected at acquisition
over the initial investment in the loan and is recognized in interest income over the remaining life of the loan,
or pool of loans. Nonaccretable difference is initially established at acquisition and is the difference between
the contractually required payments at acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition.
FHN estimates expected cash flows for PCI loans on a quarterly basis. Increases in expected cash flows from
the last measurement result in reversal of any nonaccretable difference (or allowance for loan losses to the
extent any has previously been recorded) with a prospective positive impact on interest income. Decreases to
the expected cash flows result in an increase in the allowance for loan losses through provision expense.

FHN does not report PCI loans as nonperforming loans due to the accretion of interest income. Additionally, PCI
loans that have been pooled and subsequently modified will not be reported as troubled debt restructurings
since the pool is the unit of measurement.

Allowance for Loan Losses. The ALLL is maintained at a level that management determines is sufficient to
absorb estimated probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio. The ALLL is increased by the provision for loan
losses and loan recoveries and is decreased by loan charge-offs. The ALLL is determined in accordance with
ASC 450-20-50 “Contingencies – Accruals for Loss Contingencies” and is composed of reserves for commercial
loans evaluated based on pools of credit graded loans and reserves for pools of smaller-balance homogeneous
retail and commercial loans. The reserve factors applied to these pools are an estimate of probable incurred
losses based on management’s evaluation of historical net losses from loans with similar characteristics.
Additionally, the ALLL includes specific reserves established in accordance with ASC 310-10-35 for loans
determined by management to be individually impaired as well as reserves associated with PCI loans.
Management uses analytical models to estimate probable incurred losses in the loan portfolio as of the balance
sheet date. The models, which are primarily driven by historical losses, are carefully reviewed to identify trends
that may not be captured in the historical loss factors used in the models. Management uses qualitative
adjustments for those items not yet captured in the models like current events, recent trends in the portfolio,
current underwriting guidelines, and local and macroeconomic trends, among other things. The nature of the
process by which FHN determines the appropriate ALLL requires the exercise of considerable judgment. See
Note 5 – Allowance for Loan Losses for a discussion of FHN’s ALLL methodology and a description of the
models utilized in the estimation process for the commercial and consumer loan portfolios.

Key components of the estimation process are as follows: (1) commercial loans determined by management to
be individually impaired loans are evaluated individually and specific reserves are determined based on the
difference between the outstanding loan amount and the estimated net realizable value of the collateral (if
collateral dependent), the present value of expected future cash flows or by observable market prices;
(2) individual commercial loans not considered to be individually impaired are segmented based on similar
credit risk characteristics and evaluated on a pool basis; (3) reserve rates for the commercial segment are
calculated based on historical net charge-offs and are subject to adjustment by management to reflect current
events, trends, and conditions (including economic considerations and trends); (4) management’s estimate of
probable incurred losses reflects the reserve rate applied against the balance of loans in the commercial
segment of the loan portfolio; (5) retail loans are generally segmented based on loan type; (6) reserve amounts
for each retail portfolio segment are calculated using analytical models based on delinquency trends and net
loss experience and are subject to adjustment by management to reflect current events, trends, and conditions
(including economic considerations and trends); and (7) the reserve amount for each retail portfolio segment
reflects management’s estimate of probable incurred losses in the retail segment of the loan portfolio.

Impairment related to individually impaired loans is measured in accordance with ASC 310-10. For all
commercial portfolio segments, commercial TDRs and other individually impaired commercial loans are
measured based on the present value of expected future payments discounted at the loan’s effective interest
rate (“the DCF method”), observable market prices, or for loans that are solely dependent on the collateral for
repayment, the estimated fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell (net realizable value). Impaired
loans also include consumer TDRs. With the exception of discharged bankruptcies which are collateral
dependent and charged down to net realizable value, impairment of consumer TDRs is measured using a DCF
model. For loans measured using the DCF method or by observable market prices, if the recorded investment in
the impaired loan exceeds this amount, a specific allowance is established as a component of the ALLL;

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however, for impaired collateral-dependent loans FHN generally charges off the full difference between the book
value and the estimated net realizable value.

Future adjustments to the ALLL may be necessary if economic or other conditions differ substantially from the
assumptions used in making the estimates or, if required by regulators, based upon information at the time of
their examinations or upon future regulatory guidance. Such adjustments to original estimates, as necessary, are
made in the period in which these factors and other relevant considerations indicate that loss levels vary from
previous estimates.

Premises and Equipment. Premises and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and
amortization and include additions that materially extend the useful lives of existing premises and equipment.
All other maintenance and repair expenditures are expensed as incurred. Gains and losses on dispositions are
reflected in noninterest income and expense, respectively.

Depreciation and amortization are computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
assets and are recorded as noninterest expense. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the
lease periods or the estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Useful lives utilized in determining
depreciation for furniture, fixtures and equipment and buildings are three to fifteen and seven to forty-five
years, respectively.

Real Estate Acquired by Foreclosure. Real estate acquired by foreclosure consists of properties that have been
acquired in satisfaction of debt. These properties are carried at the lower of the outstanding loan amount or
estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell the real estate. Losses arising at foreclosure are charged to the
appropriate valuation allowance. Prior to January 1, 2015, properties acquired by foreclosure in compliance with
HUD servicing guidelines are included in “Real estate acquired by foreclosure” and are carried at the estimated
amount of the underlying government insurance or guarantee. On December 31, 2015, FHN had $8.1 million
of these foreclosed properties.

Required developmental costs associated with foreclosed property under construction are capitalized and
included in determining the estimated net realizable value of the property, which is reviewed periodically, and
any write-downs are charged against current earnings.

Intangible Assets. Intangible assets consist of “Other intangible assets” and “Goodwill.” Other intangible assets
represents intangible assets, including customer lists, acquired contracts, covenants not to compete and
premium on purchased deposits, which are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Assets related to deposit
bases are primarily amortized over 10 years. Management evaluates whether events or circumstances have
occurred that indicate the remaining useful life or carrying value of amortizing intangibles should be revised.
Goodwill represents the excess of cost over net assets of acquired businesses less identifiable intangible assets.
On an annual basis, FHN assesses goodwill for impairment.

Derivative Financial Instruments. FHN accounts for derivative financial instruments in accordance with ASC 815
which requires recognition of all derivative instruments on the balance sheet as either an asset or liability
measured at fair value through adjustments to either accumulated other comprehensive income within
shareholders’ equity or current earnings. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell a
derivative asset or paid to transfer a derivative liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on
the transaction date. Fair value is determined using available market information and appropriate valuation
methodologies. FHN has elected to present its derivative assets and liabilities gross on the Consolidated
Statements of Condition. Amounts of collateral posted or received have not been netted with the related
derivatives. See Note 22 – Derivatives for discussion on netting of derivatives.

FHN prepares written hedge documentation, identifying the risk management objective and designating the
derivative instrument as a fair value hedge or cash flow hedge as applicable, or as a free-standing derivative
instrument entered into as an economic hedge or to meet customers’ needs. All transactions designated as
ASC 815 hedges must be assessed at inception and on an ongoing basis as to the effectiveness of the
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hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument and changes in the fair value of the hedged asset
or liability attributable to the hedged risk are recognized currently in earnings. For a cash flow hedge, changes
in the fair value of the derivative instrument, to the extent that it is effective, are recorded in accumulated
other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified to earnings as the hedged transaction impacts net
income. Any ineffective portion of a cash flow hedge is recognized currently in earnings. For free-standing
derivative instruments, changes in fair values are recognized currently in earnings. See Note 22 – Derivatives for
additional information.

Cash flows from derivative contracts are reported as operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows.

Advertising and Public Relations. Advertising and public relations costs are generally expensed as incurred.

Income Taxes. FHN accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method pursuant to ASC 740,
“Income Taxes,” which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets (“DTAs”) and liabilities (“DTLs”) for the
expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this
method, FHN’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial
statement carrying amounts and the corresponding tax basis of certain assets and liabilities using enacted tax
rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates
on DTAs and DTLs is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

Additionally, DTAs are subject to a “more likely than not” test to determine whether the full amount of the
DTAs should be realized in the financial statements. FHN evaluates the likelihood of realization of the DTA
based on both positive and negative evidence available at the time, including (as appropriate) scheduled
reversals of DTLs, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies, and recent financial performance. If
the “more likely than not” test is not met, a valuation allowance must be established against the DTA. In the
event FHN determines that DTAs are realizable in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, FHN would
make an adjustment to the valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

FHN records uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 on the basis of a two-step process in which
(1) it is determined whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of
the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not
recognition threshold, the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely to be realized upon
ultimate settlement with the related tax authority is recognized.

FHN’s ASC 740 policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a
component of income tax expense. Accrued interest and penalties are included within the related tax
asset/liability line in the consolidated balance sheet.

FHN uses the flow-through method to account for federal investment tax credits earned on eligible research and
development expenditures and for state investment tax credits. Under this method, the investment tax credits
are recognized as a reduction to income tax expense in the year they are earned.

FHN and its eligible subsidiaries are included in a consolidated federal income tax return. FHN files separate
returns for subsidiaries that are not eligible to be included in a consolidated federal income tax return. Based
on the laws of the applicable state where it conducts business operations, FHN either files consolidated,
combined, or separate returns. With few exceptions, FHN is no longer subject to U.S. federal or state and local
tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2012. FHN is currently under audit in several states.

Earnings per Share. Earnings per share is computed by dividing net income or loss available to common
shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for each period. Diluted earnings
per share in net income periods is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the
weighted average number of common shares adjusted to include the number of additional common shares that
would have been outstanding if the potential dilutive common shares resulting from restricted shares or units
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issued. FHN utilizes the treasury stock method in this calculation. Diluted earnings per share does not reflect
an adjustment for potentially dilutive shares in periods in which a net loss available to common shareholders
exists.

Equity Compensation. FHN accounts for its employee stock-based compensation plans using the grant date fair
value of an award to determine the expense to be recognized over the life of the award. Stock options are
valued using an option-pricing model, such as Black-Scholes. Restricted and performance shares and share
units are valued at the stock price on the grant date. Awards with post-vesting transfer restrictions are
discounted using models that reflect market considerations for illiquidity. For awards with service vesting
criteria, expense is recognized using the straight-line method over the requisite service period (generally the
vesting period) and is adjusted for anticipated forfeitures. For awards vesting based on a performance measure,
anticipated performance is projected to determine the number of awards expected to vest, and the
corresponding aggregate expense is adjusted to reflect the elapsed portion of the performance period. The fair
value of equity awards with cash payout requirements, as well as awards for which fair value cannot be
estimated at grant date, is remeasured each reporting period through vesting date. Performance awards with
pre-grant date achievement criteria are expensed over the period from the start of the performance period
through the end of the service vesting term. Awards are amortized using the nonsubstantive vesting methodology
which requires that expense associated with awards having only service vesting criteria that continue vesting
after retirement be recognized over a period ending no later than an employee’s retirement eligibility date.

Repurchase and Foreclosure Provision. The repurchase and foreclosure provision is the charge to earnings
necessary to maintain the liability at a level that reflects management’s best estimate of losses associated with
the repurchase of loans previously transferred in whole loans sales or securitizations, or make whole requests as
of the balance sheet date. See Note 17 – Contingencies and Other Disclosures for discussion related to FHN’s
obligations to repurchase such loans.

Legal Costs. Generally, legal costs are expensed as incurred.

Contingency Accruals. Contingent liabilities arise in the ordinary course of business, including those related to
lawsuits, arbitration, mediation, and other forms of litigation. FHN establishes loss contingency liabilities for
matters when loss is both probable and reasonably estimable as prescribed by applicable financial accounting
guidance. If loss for a matter is probable and a range of possible loss outcomes is the best estimate available,
accounting guidance generally requires a liability to be established at the low end of the range. Expected
recoveries from insurance and indemnification arrangements are recognized if they are considered equally as
probable and reasonably estimable as the related loss contingency up to the recognized amount of the estimated
loss. Gain contingencies and expected recoveries from insurance and indemnification arrangements in excess of
the associated recorded estimated losses are recognized when received. Recognized recoveries are recorded as
offsets to the related expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The favorable resolution of a gain
contingency generally results in the recognition of other income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Summary of Accounting Changes. In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, “Simplifying the
Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments.” ASU 2015-16 requires that measurement-period adjustments
to provisional amounts recognized in a business combination be recorded in the period in which they are
identified. The cumulative effect on the income statement should be recognized in the same period as if the
accounting had been completed as of the acquisition date. Previously, measurement-period adjustments
required revision of the initial balance sheet for an acquisition with corresponding revision of all affected prior
period financial statements. ASU 2015-16 requires disclosure of the income statement effects by line item
when measurement-period adjustments are recognized. ASU 2015-16 is effective for fiscal years, and interim
periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early application is permitted for
reporting periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. FHN has elected to early adopt the
provisions of ASU 2015-16 because it considers the revised guidance to be more effective in communicating
the financial statement effects of measurement-period adjustments.

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-01, “Equity Method and Joint Ventures: Accounting for
Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects.” ASU 2014-01 permits reporting entities to make an

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accounting policy election to account for their investments in qualified affordable housing projects using a
proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. Under the proportional amortization method, an
entity amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received
and recognizes the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of income tax
expense/(benefit). A reporting entity should evaluate whether the conditions have been met to apply the
proportional amortization method to an investment in a qualified affordable housing project through a limited
liability entity at the time of initial investment on the basis of facts and circumstances that exist at that time.
A reporting entity should reevaluate the conditions upon the occurrence of certain specified events. An
investment in a qualified affordable housing project through a limited liability entity should be tested for
impairment when there are events or changes in circumstances indicating that it is more likely than not that the
carrying amount of the investment will not be realized. For those investments in qualified affordable housing
projects not accounted for using the proportional amortization method, the investment should be accounted for
as an equity method investment or a cost method investment. The decision to apply the proportional
amortization method of accounting is an accounting policy decision that should be applied consistently to all
qualifying affordable housing project investments rather than a decision to be applied to individual investments.
The provisions of ASU 2014-01 are effective for annual periods, and interim reporting periods within those
annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014.

Effective January 1, 2015, FHN retroactively adopted the requirements of ASU 2014-01 with an election to
use the proportional amortization method for all qualifying investments. FHN believes the proportional
amortization method better represents the economics of its qualified affordable housing investments and
provides users with a better understanding of the returns from such investments when compared to the equity
method. FHN will continue to use the equity method for non-qualifying affordable housing investments and its
other tax credit investments. The cumulative effects of the retrospective application of the change in
amortization method are summarized in the tables below.

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Increase/(decrease) to previously reported Consolidated Statements of Condition amounts

Other assets
Other liabilities
Undivided profits

Increase/(decrease) to previously reported Consolidated Statements of Income amounts

Other expense
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes
Income/(loss) available to common shareholders
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share

As of December 31,
2014

$(4,700)
4,678
(9,378)

For the Year Ended
December 31

2014

2013

$(8,680) $(10,082)
12,780
(2,698)
(0.01)

5,684
2,996
0.01

Investment balances, including all legally binding commitments to fund future investments, are included in Other
assets on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. A liability is recognized in Other liabilities on the Consolidated
Statements of Condition for all legally binding unfunded commitments to fund qualifying LIHTC investments.
Amortization and other write-downs of qualifying LIHTC investments are presented on a net basis as a component
of the Provision/(benefit) for income taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Income, while amortization and write-
downs of non-qualifying LIHTC and other tax credit investments are recorded in Other expense. The income tax
credits and deductions are recorded as a reduction of income tax expense and a reduction of federal income taxes
payable.

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In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-04, “Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors:
Reclassification of Residential Real Estate Collateralized Consumer Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure.”
ASU 2014-04 clarifies that an in-substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, and a creditor is considered to
have received physical possession of residential real estate collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, upon either
(1) the creditor obtaining legal title to the residential real estate property upon completion of a foreclosure or
(2) the borrower conveying all interest in the residential real estate property to the creditor to satisfy that loan
through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or through a similar legal agreement. Additionally, the
amendments require interim and annual disclosure of both (1) the amount of foreclosed residential real estate
property held by the creditor and (2) the recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by
residential real estate property that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the
applicable jurisdiction. ASU 2014-04 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual
periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. An entity is required to adopt ASU 2014-04 using either a modified
retrospective transition method or a prospective transition method. Under the modified retrospective transition
method, an entity should apply ASU 2014-04 by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to residential consumer
mortgage loans and foreclosed residential real estate properties existing as of the beginning of the annual period
for which the amendments are effective. FHN adopted the requirements of ASU 2014-04 prospectively and this
did not have a material effect on FHN’s statements of condition, results of operation or cash flows.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-11, “Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and
Disclosures.” ASU 2014-11 makes two changes to accounting for repurchase agreements. First, it requires secured
borrowing accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions. Second, it requires separate accounting for a transfer
of a financial asset executed contemporaneously with a repurchase agreement with the same counterparty, which
will result in secured borrowing accounting for the repurchase agreement. ASU 2014-11 also requires additional
disclosures for repurchase transactions that are recognized as secured borrowings, including disaggregation by
class of collateral, the remaining contractual tenor of the arrangements and the risks inherent in the agreements.
Adoption of ASU 2014-11 will only affect FHN’s disclosures as it does not execute repurchase-to maturity or
repurchase financing transactions. These disclosure revisions are effective for annual periods beginning after
December 15, 2014, and for interim periods beginning after March 15, 2015. FHN revised its disclosures upon
adoption of ASU 2014-11.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-14, “Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans
upon Foreclosure.” ASU 2014-14 requires that a mortgage loan be derecognized and that a separate other
receivable be recognized upon foreclosure if 1) the loan has a government guarantee that is not separable from
the loan before foreclosure, 2) at the time of foreclosure the creditor has the intent to convey the real estate to the
guarantor and make a recoverable claim on the guarantee and 3) at the time of foreclosure any amount of the
claim that is based on the fair value of the real estate is fixed. For qualifying foreclosures, the amount of the
receivable recognized should be measured based on the amount of the loan balance expected to be recovered
from the guarantor. ASU 2014-14 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods,
beginning after December 15, 2014 and may be adopted through either a prospective only approach or through a
reclassification from other real estate owned to other receivable on the effective date. FHN adopted the
requirements for ASU 2014-14 prospectively for transactions occurring after its effective date and this did not have
a material effect on FHN’s statements of condition, results of operation or cash flows.

Effective January 2014, FHN adopted provisions of FASB ASU 2013-11“Income Taxes: Presentation of an
Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit
Carryforward Exists.” ASU 2013-11 provides guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized
tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. Generally,
ASU 2013-11 requires that an unrecognized tax benefit should reduce a deferred tax asset (“DTA”) that has been
established for a net operating loss (“NOL”), a tax credit carryforward, or other similar tax losses. However, if a
filer does not have such carryforwards or similar tax losses at the reporting date, the uncertain tax position should
be recorded as a liability. If a filer does have a DTA, but is not required by tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to
use the DTA to settle additional taxes from the disallowance of a tax position and that is the filer’s intent, the
uncertain tax position should be recognized as a liability in that situation as well and not netted with the DTA. The
assessment of whether a DTA is available is based on the unrecognized tax benefit and DTA that exist at the
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of provisions of ASU 2013-11, did not have a material effect on FHN’s statement of condition, results of
operations, or cash flows.

Effective January 1, 2013, FHN adopted the provisions of FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-11,
“Balance Sheet: Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.” ASU 2011-11 creates new disclosure
requirements about the nature of an entity’s rights of setoff and related arrangements associated with its financial
instruments and derivative instruments. ASU 2011-11 requires entities to disclose both gross and net information
about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the balance sheet as well as instruments and
transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. The scope of ASU 2011-11 includes
derivatives, sale and repurchase agreements/reverse sale and repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and
securities lending arrangements. The provisions of ASU 2011-11 are effective for periods beginning on or after
January 1, 2013, with retrospective application to all periods presented in the financial statements required.
Additionally in January 2013, FASB issued ASU 2013-01, “Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting
Assets and Liabilities”, that narrowed the scope of ASU 2011-11. Based on this amendment, ASU 2011-11 applies
to derivatives, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase
agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset or subject to an
enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. Upon adoption of ASU 2011-11, FHN revised its
disclosures accordingly. The adoption of the provisions of ASU 2011-11 had no effect on FHN’s statement of
condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

Effective January 1, 2013, FHN adopted the provisions of FASB ASU 2013-02, “Comprehensive Income: Reporting of
Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.” ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to report the
effect of significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net
income if the amount being reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income. For
other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same
reporting period, an entity is required to cross-reference other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide
additional detail about those amounts. ASU 2013-02 does not change the current requirements for reporting net
income or other comprehensive income in financial statements but modifies interim disclosure requirements such that
changes in accumulated other comprehensive income must be disclosed in interim filings. The provisions of ASU 2013-
02 are effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2012, with prospective application to transactions or
modifications of existing transactions that occur on or after the effective date. Upon adoption of the provisions of ASU
2013-02 on January 1, 2013, FHN revised its financial statements and disclosures accordingly.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-10, “Derivatives and Hedging: Inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap
Rate (or Overnight Index Swap Rate) as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting Purposes.” ASU 2013-
10 provides guidance on the risks that are permitted to be hedged in a fair value or cash flow hedge. The
provisions of ASU 2013-10 permit the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (or Overnight Index Swap Rate) to be used
as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes under ASC 815, in addition to U.S. Treasury
rates and the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). The amendments also remove the restriction on using
different benchmark rates for similar hedges. The provisions of ASU 2013-10 are effective prospectively for
qualifying new or re-designated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. FHN may apply the
provisions of ASU 2013-10 to future hedging relationships.

Accounting Changes Issued but Not Currently Effective. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue
from Contracts with Customers.” ASU 2014-09 does not change revenue recognition for financial instruments.
The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised
goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be
entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This is accomplished through a five-step recognition framework
involving 1) the identification of contracts with customers, 2) identification of performance obligations,
3) determination of the transaction price, 4) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations and
5) recognition of revenue as performance obligations are satisfied. Additionally, qualitative and quantitative
information is required for disclosure regarding the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash
flows arising from contracts with customers. The effective date of ASU 2014-09 has been deferred to annual
reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early
application is permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and associated interim

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periods. Transition to the new requirements may be made by retroactively revising prior financial statements (with
certain practical expedients permitted) or by a cumulative effect through retained earnings. If the latter option is
selected, additional disclosures are required for comparability. FHN is evaluating the effects of ASU 2014-09 on
its revenue recognition practices.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, “Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an
Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period.” ASU 2014-12
requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service
period, be treated as a performance condition in determining expense recognition for the award. Thus,
compensation cost is recognized over the requisite service period based on the probability of achievement of the
performance condition. Expense is adjusted after the requisite service period for changes in the probability of
achievement. ASU 2014-12 is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods,
beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of ASU 2014-12 will have no effect on FHN.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to
Continue as a Going Concern.” ASU 2014-15 requires an entity’s management to evaluate whether there are
conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to
continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. If such
events or conditions exist, additional disclosures are required and management should evaluate whether its
plans sufficiently alleviate the substantial doubt. ASU 2014-15 is effective for the annual period ending after
December 15, 2016 and all interim and annual periods thereafter. The provisions of ASU 2014-15 are not
anticipated to affect FHN.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, “Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis.”
ASU 2015-02 revises current consolidation guidance to modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships
and similar legal entities are variable interest entities. ASU 2015-02 also eliminates the presumption that a
general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, revises the consolidation analysis for reporting entities
that have fee arrangements and related party relationships with variable interest entities, and provides a scope
exception for entities with interests in registered money market funds. ASU 2015-02 is effective for annual
periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. FHN has
evaluated the provisions of ASU 2015-02 on its consolidation assessments and there will not be a significant
effect upon adoption.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.”
ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented as a direct
reduction from the carrying value of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. ASU 2015-03 requires
application on a retrospective basis, with prior periods revised to reflect the effects of adoption. ASU 2015-03
is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15,
2015. Consistent with current requirements, FHN currently classifies debt issuance costs within Other assets in
the Consolidated Statements of Condition. ASU 2015-03 will have no effect on FHN’s recognition of interest
expense.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities.” ASU 2016-01 makes several revisions to the accounting, presentation and disclosure for financial
instruments. Equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method or those that result in
consolidation of the investee) are required to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net
income. An entity may elect to measure equity investments that do not have readily determinable market values at
cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly
transactions for the identical or similar instruments from the same issuer. ASU 2016-01 also requires a qualitative
impairment review for equity investments without readily determinable fair values, with measurement at fair value
required if impairment is determined to exist. For liabilities for which fair value has been elected, ASU 2016-01
revises current accounting to record the portion of fair value changes resulting from instrument-specific credit risk
within other comprehensive income rather than earnings. Additionally, ASU 2016-01 clarifies that the need for a
valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities should be assessed in combination
with all other deferred tax assets rather than being assessed in isolation. ASU 2016-01 also makes several changes

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to existing fair value presentation and disclosure requirements, including a provision that all disclosures must use an
exit price concept in the determination of fair value. ASU 2016-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. FHN is evaluating the impact of
ASU 2016-01 on its current accounting and disclosure practices.

Note 2 (cid:2) Acquisitions and Divestitures

On October 2, 2015, FHN completed its acquisition of TrustAtlantic Financial Corporation (“TrustAtlantic Financial”
or “TAF”), and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary TrustAtlantic Bank (“TAB”), for an aggregate of 5,093,657 shares
of FHN common stock and $23.9 million in cash in a transaction valued at $96.7 million. Prior to the acquisition
TAF and TAB were headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, where TAB had five branches located in the
communities of Raleigh, Cary and Greenville. TAB merged into FTBNA on October 16, 2015 and the TAB
branches became First Tennessee branches upon closing that merger. The acquisition expanded and strengthened
FHN’s market share in its Mid-Atlantic region.

The following schedule details acquired assets and liabilities and consideration paid, as well as adjustments to
record the assets and liabilities at their estimated fair values:

(Dollars in thousands)

Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Securities available-for-sale
Loans, net of unearned income
Allowance for loan losses
Core deposit intangible
Goodwill
Premises and equipment
Real estate acquired by foreclosure
Deferred tax asset
Other assets

Total assets acquired

Liabilities:
Deposits
Other liabilities

Total liabilities assumed

Net Assets Acquired

Consideration paid:
Equity Consideration
Cash

Total consideration paid

Goodwill

TrustAtlantic Financial Corporation

As
Acquired

Purchase Accounting/
Fair Value
Adjustments

As recorded
by FHN

$ 18,801
73,822
298,050
(4,639)
84
3,721
2,353
1,018
2,940
10,638

$406,788

$342,788
3,173

345,961

$ 60,827

$

-
(10)
(16,106)
4,639
1,866
(3,721)
1,214
(95)
4,262
1,135

$ (6,816)

$ 1,300
1,407

2,707

$ (9,523)

$ 18,801
73,812
281,944
-
1,950
-
3,567
923
7,202
11,773

$399,972

$344,088
4,580

348,668

51,304

(72,791)
(23,888)

(96,679)

$ 45,375

In relation to the acquisition, FHN recorded $45.4 million in goodwill, representing the excess of acquisition
consideration over the estimated fair value of net assets acquired (refer to Note 7 – Intangible Assets for additional
information). This goodwill is the result of expected operational synergies, expansion in the Mid-Atlantic region and
other factors, and only an immaterial amount of goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. FHN’s

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operating results for 2015 include the operating results of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of TAF
subsequent to the acquisition on October 2, 2015.

On October 17, 2014, First Tennessee Bank National Association (“FTBNA”) purchased thirteen bank branches in
Middle and East Tennessee. The fair value of the acquired assets totaled $437.6 million, including $413.4 million
in cash, $7.5 million in fixed assets, and $15.7 million of goodwill and intangible assets. FTBNA also assumed
$437.2 million of deposits associated with these branches. FTBNA paid a deposit premium of 3.32 percent and
acquired an immaterial amount of loans as part of the transaction. FHN’s operating results for 2015 and 2014
include the impact of branch activity subsequent to the October 17, 2014 closing date.

On June 7, 2013, FTBNA acquired substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Mountain National Bank “(MNB”)
a community bank headquartered in Sevierville, Tennessee from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(“FDIC”), as receiver, pursuant to a purchase and assumption agreement. Prior to the acquisition, MNB operated
12 branches in Sevier and Blount counties in eastern Tennessee. Excluding purchase accounting adjustments,
FHN acquired approximately $452 million in assets, including approximately $249 million in loans, and assumed
approximately $362 million of MNB deposits. There was no premium associated with the acquired deposits and
assets were acquired at a discount of $33 million from book value. FHN did not enter into a loss-sharing
agreement with the FDIC associated with the MNB purchase.

The following schedule details significant assets acquired and liabilities assumed from the FDIC for MNB and
purchase accounting/fair value adjustments:

(Dollars in thousands)

Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Interest-bearing cash
Securities available-for-sale
Loans, net of unearned income
Core deposit intangible
Premises and equipment
Real estate acquired by foreclosure
Deferred tax asset
Other assets

Total assets acquired

Liabilities:
Deposits
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
Other liabilities

Total liabilities assumed

Acquired noncontrolling interest

Total liabilities assumed and acquired noncontrolling interest

Excess of assets acquired over liabilities assumed

Mountain National Bank
Purchase Accounting/
Fair Value
Adjustments

Acquired from
FDIC

As recorded
by FHN

$ 54,872
26,984
73,948
249,001
-
10,359
33,294
(286)
3,375

$451,547

$362,098
1,930
50,040
2,547

416,615

117

$416,732

$ 34,815

$

-
-
(440)
(33,094)
3,200
3,755
(10,930)
3,097
(461)

$(34,873)

$ 2,000
-
5,586
-

7,586

57

$ 54,872
26,984
73,508
215,907
3,200
14,114
22,364
2,811
2,914

$416,674

$364,098
1,930
55,626
2,547

424,201

174

$ 7,643

$424,375

Aggregate purchase accounting/fair value adjustments

$(42,516)

Goodwill

$

7,701

FHN’s operating results for 2015, 2014 and 2013 include the operating results of the acquired assets and
assumed liabilities of MNB subsequent to the acquisition on June 7, 2013.

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In relation to the branch acquisition and the MNB acquisition, FHN recorded $4.0 million and $7.7 million,
respectively, in goodwill, representing the excess of the estimated fair value of liabilities assumed over the
estimated fair value of the assets acquired (refer to Note 7 – Intangible Assets for additional information). Of these
amounts, $4.0 million and $4.4 million, respectively, is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

In addition to the transactions mentioned above, FHN acquires or divests assets from time to time in transactions
that are considered business combinations or divestitures but are not material to FHN individually or in the
aggregate.

Note 3 (cid:2) Investment Securities

The following tables summarize FHN’s investment securities on December 31, 2015 and 2014:

(Dollars in thousands)

Securities available-for-sale (“AFS”):
U.S. treasuries
Government agency issued mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”)
Government agency issued collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMO”)
Other U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities
Equity and other (a)

Total securities available-for-sale (b)

Securities held-to-maturity (“HTM”):
States and municipalities
Corporate bonds

Total securities held-to-maturity

December 31, 2015

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

$

-
23,437
10,566
-
-
-

$

-
(5,624)
(22,881)
-
-
-

$

100
1,573,611
2,169,683
102
1,500
184,850

Amortized
Cost

$

100
1,555,798
2,181,998
102
1,500
184,850

$3,924,348

$34,003

$(28,505)

$3,929,846

$

$

4,320
10,000

$

989
40

14,320

$ 1,029

$

$

-
-

-

$

$

5,309
10,040

15,349

(a) Includes restricted investments in FHLB-Cincinnati stock of $87.9 million and FRB stock of $65.8 million. The remainder is money market,

mutual funds, and cost method investments.

(b) Includes $2.9 billion of securities pledged to secure public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and for other

purposes.

(Dollars in thousands)

Securities available-for-sale:
U.S. treasuries
Government agency issued MBS
Government agency issued CMO
Other U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities
Equity and other (a)

December 31, 2014
Gross
Gross
Unrealized
Unrealized
Losses
Gains

Fair
Value

$

-
35,287
22,026
52
-
-

$

-
(740)
(26,380)
-
-
(114)

$

100
751,165
2,611,266
1,807
10,205
182,070

Amortized
Cost

$

100
716,618
2,615,620
1,755
10,205
182,184

Total securities available-for-sale (b)

$3,526,482

$57,365

$(27,234)

$3,556,613

Securities held-to-maturity:
States and municipalities

Total securities held-to-maturity

$

$

4,292

4,292

$ 1,112

$ 1,112

$

$

-

-

$

$

5,404

5,404

(a) Includes restricted investments in FHLB-Cincinnati stock of $87.9 million and FRB stock of $66.0 million. The remainder is money market,

mutual funds, and cost method investments.

(b) Includes $3.3 billion of securities pledged to secure public deposits, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and for other

purposes.

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The amortized cost and fair value by contractual maturity for the available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities
portfolios on December 31, 2015, are provided below:

(Dollars in thousands)

Within 1 year
After 1 year; within 5 years
After 5 years; within 10 years
After 10 years

Subtotal

Government agency issued MBS and CMO (a)
Equity and other

Total

Held-to-Maturity

Available-for-Sale

Amortized
Cost

Fair
Value

Amortized
Cost

Fair
Value

$

$

-
-
-
14,320

$

-
-
-
15,349

14,320

15,349

$

1,500
100
102
-

1,702

1,500
100
102
-

1,702

-
-

-
-

3,737,796
184,850

3,743,294
184,850

$14,320

$15,349

$3,924,348

$3,929,846

(a) 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.

The table below provides information on gross gains and gross losses from investment securities for the twelve
months ended December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)

Gross gains on sales of securities
Gross (losses) on sales of securities

Net gain/(loss) on sales of securities (a)

Venture capital investments (b)
Net OTTI recorded (c)

Total securities gain/(loss), net

Available-for-Sale

2015

2014

2013

$ 5,630
(3,503)

$ 5,867
-

$ 4,078
(1,193)

$ 2,127

$ 5,867

$ 2,885

-
(749)

(2,995)
-

-
(1,125)

$ 1,378

$ 2,872

$ 1,760

(a) Proceeds from sales during 2015 and 2013 were $69.7 million and $63.8 million, respectively. Proceeds from sales during 2014 were

$9.2 million, inclusive of $1.4 million of equity securities. 2015 includes a $1.8 million gain from an exchange of approximately
$335 million of AFS debt securities.

(b) Includes losses on sales, write-offs and/or unrealized fair value adjustments related to venture capital investments.
(c) OTTI recorded in 2015 and 2013 is related to equity securities.

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The following tables provide information on investments within the available-for-sale portfolio that had unrealized
losses as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:

(Dollars in thousands)

As of December 31, 2015

Less than 12 months

12 months or longer

Total

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

Government agency issued CMO
Government agency issued MBS

$1,014,843
837,628

$(10,846)
(4,815)

$359,559
30,784

$(12,035)
(809)

$1,374,402
868,412

Unrealized
Losses

$(22,881)
(5,624)

Total temporarily impaired securities

$1,852,471

$(15,661)

$390,343

$(12,844)

$2,242,814

$(28,505)

(Dollars in thousands)

Government agency issued CMO
Government agency issued MBS

Total debt securities

Equity

As of December 31, 2014

Less than 12 months

12 months or longer

Total

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

$179,661
32,141

211,802

967

$(869)
(8)

(877)

(80)

$ 964,267
35,849

$(25,511)
(732)

$1,143,928
67,990

1,000,116

(26,243)

1,211,918

(27,120)

9

(34)

976

(114)

Unrealized
Losses

$(26,380)
(740)

Total temporarily impaired securities

$212,769

$(957)

$1,000,125

$(26,277)

$1,212,894

$(27,234)

FHN has reviewed investment securities that were in unrealized loss positions in accordance with its accounting
policy for OTTI and does not consider them other-than-temporarily impaired. For debt securities with unrealized
losses, FHN does not intend to sell them and it is more-likely-than-not that FHN will not be required to sell them
prior to recovery. The decline in value is primarily attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit losses.
For equity securities, FHN has both the ability and intent to hold these securities for the time necessary to recover
the amortized cost.

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Note 4 (cid:2) Loans

The following table provides the balance of loans by portfolio segment as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:

83695

(Dollars in thousands)

Commercial:

Commercial, financial, and industrial
Commercial real estate

Retail:

Consumer real estate (a)
Permanent mortgage
Credit card & other

Loans, net of unearned income

Allowance for loan losses

Total net loans

December 31

2015

2014

$10,436,390
1,674,935

$ 9,007,286
1,277,717

4,766,518
454,123
354,536

5,048,071
538,961
358,131

$17,686,502
210,242

$16,230,166
232,448

$17,476,260

$15,997,718

(a) Balances as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, include $52.8 million and $76.8 million of restricted real estate loans, respectively. See Note

21 – Variable Interest Entities for additional information.

COMPONENTS OF THE LOAN PORTFOLIO

The loan portfolio is disaggregated into segments and then further disaggregated into classes for certain
disclosures. GAAP defines a portfolio segment as the level at which an entity develops and documents a
systematic method for determining its allowance for credit losses. A class is generally determined based on the
initial measurement attribute (i.e., amortized cost or purchased credit-impaired), risk characteristics of the loan,
and FHN’s method for monitoring and assessing credit risk. Commercial loan portfolio segments include
commercial, financial and industrial (“C&I”) and commercial real estate (“CRE”). Commercial classes within C&I
include general C&I, loans to mortgage companies, the trust preferred loans (“TRUPS”) (i.e. long-term unsecured
loans to bank and insurance–related businesses) portfolio and purchased credit-impaired (“PCI”) loans. Loans to
mortgage companies include commercial lines of credit to qualified mortgage companies primarily for the
temporary warehousing of eligible mortgage loans prior to the borrower’s sale of those mortgage loans to third party
investors. Commercial classes within CRE include income CRE, residential CRE and PCI loans. Retail loan portfolio
segments include consumer real estate, permanent mortgage, and the credit card and other portfolio. Retail
classes include HELOC, real estate (“R/E”) installment and PCI loans within the consumer real estate segment,
permanent mortgage (which is both a segment and a class), and credit card and other.

Concentrations

FHN has a concentration of residential real estate loans (30 percent of total loans), the majority of which is in the
consumer real estate segment (27 percent of total loans). Loans to finance and insurance companies total
$2.2 billion (21 percent of the C&I portfolio, or 13 percent of the total loans). FHN had loans to mortgage
companies totaling $1.7 billion (16 percent of the C&I segment, or 9 percent of total loans) as of December 31,
2015. As a result, 37 percent of the C&I segment was sensitive to impacts on the financial services industry.

Restrictions

On December 31, 2015, $6.9 billion of commercial loans were pledged to secure potential discount window
borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank. Additionally, as of December 31, 2014 and 2015, FHN pledged all of
its held-to-maturity first and second lien mortgages and HELOCs, excluding restricted real estate loans to secure
potential borrowings from the FHLB-Cincinnati. Restricted loans secure borrowings associated with consolidated
VIEs. See Note 21 – Variable Interest Entities for additional discussion.

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Loan Sales

In third quarter 2014, FHN sold certain loans held-for-sale. See Note 24 – Fair Value of Assets & Liabilities for
further detail.

Acquisition

On October 2, 2015, FHN completed its acquisition of TAF, and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary TAB. The
acquisition included $298.1 million in unpaid principal balance of loans with a fair value of $281.9 million.
Generally, the fair value for the acquired loans is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis with significant
unobservable inputs (Level 3) including adjustments for expected credit losses, prepayment speeds, current market
rates for similar loans, and an adjustment for investor-required yield given product-type and various risk
characteristics. See Note 2 – Acquisitions and Divestitures for additional information.

At acquisition, FHN designated certain loans as PCI with the remaining loans accounted for under ASC 310-20,
“Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs”. For loans accounted for under ASC 310-20, the difference between the
loans’ book value to TAB and the estimated fair value at the time of the acquisition will be accreted into interest
income over the remaining contractual life and the subsequent accounting and reporting will be similar to FHN’s
originated loan portfolio.

Purchased Credit-Impaired Loans

The following table reflects FHN’s contractually required payments receivable, cash flows expected to be collected
and the fair value of PCI loans at the acquisition date of October 2, 2015.

(Dollars in thousands)

Contractually required payments including interest
Less: nonaccretable difference
Cash flows expected to be collected
Less: accretable yield
Fair value of loans acquired

October 2,
2015

$27,340
(4,066)
23,274
(3,088)
$20,186

The following table presents a rollforward of the accretable yield for the years ended December 31, 2015 and
2014:

(Dollars in thousands)

Balance, beginning of period
Additions
Accretion
Adjustment for payoffs
Adjustment for charge-offs
Increase in accretable yield (a)
Balance, end of period

Years Ended
December 31

2015

2014

$14,714
3,165
(7,184)
(3,513)
(466)
1,826
$ 8,542

$13,490
495
(7,090)
(1,575)
(79)
9,473
$14,714

(a) Includes changes in the accretable yield due to both transfers from the nonaccretable difference and the impact of changes in the expected

timing of the cash flows.

At December 31, 2015, the ALLL related to PCI loans was $1.7 million compared to $3.2 million as of
December 31, 2014. Net charge-offs recognized during 2015 were $1.1 million, compared to $.1 million in 2014.
The loan loss provision credit for 2015 was $0.5 million with a loan loss provision expense of $2.5 million during

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2014. The following table reflects the outstanding principal balance and carrying amounts of PCI loans as of
December 31, 2015 and 2014:

89475

(Dollars in thousands)

Commercial, financial and industrial
Commercial real estate
Consumer real estate
Credit card and other

Total

Impaired Loans

December 31,
2015

December 31,
2014

Carrying
value

$16,063
19,929
3,672
52

Unpaid
balance

$18,573
25,504
4,533
76

Carrying
value

$ 5,044
32,553
598
10

Unpaid
balance

$ 5,813
43,246
868
14

$39,716

$48,686

$38,205

$49,941

The following tables provide information at December 31, 2015 and 2014, by class related to individually impaired
loans and consumer TDR’s. Recorded investment is defined as the amount of the investment in a loan, before
valuation allowance but which does reflect any direct write-down of the investment. For purposes of this disclosure,
PCI loans and net LOCOM have been excluded.

(Dollars in thousands)

Impaired loans with no related allowance recorded:
Commercial:

General C&I
Income CRE
Residential CRE

Total

Retail:

HELOC (a)
R/E installment loans (a)
Permanent mortgage (a)

Total

Impaired loans with related allowance recorded:
Commercial:

General C&I
TRUPS
Income CRE
Residential CRE

Total

Retail:

HELOC
R/E installment loans
Permanent mortgage
Credit card & other

Total

Total commercial

Total retail

Recorded
Investment

Unpaid
Principal
Balance

2015

Related
Allowance

Average
Recorded
Investment

Interest
Income
Recognized

$

6,070
2,468
-

$

7,751
9,389
-

$

8,538

$ 17,140

$ 10,819
4,285
4,830

$ 27,125
5,525
6,983

$

$

$

$ 19,934

$ 39,633

$

-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

$

9,858
4,091
144

$ 14,093

$ 12,069
4,609
6,408

$ 23,086

$ 21,063
3,339
5,170
1,417

$ 23,335
3,700
6,477
1,886

$ 2,718
925
390
91

$ 23,824
12,149
6,671
1,488

$ 30,989

$ 35,398

$ 4,124

$ 44,132

$ 89,434
61,146
97,631
377

$ 91,734
62,148
110,259
382

$14,392
16,886
15,463
167

$ 87,099
67,032
101,343
434

$248,588

$264,523

$46,908

$255,908

$ 39,527

$ 52,538

$ 4,124

$ 58,225

$268,522

$304,156

$46,908

$278,994

$

$

$

$

-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

$1,047
-
148
32

$1,227

$2,137
1,460
1,933
14

$5,544

$1,227

$5,544

$6,771

Total impaired loans
(a) All discharged bankruptcy loans are charged down to an estimate of net realizable value and do not carry any allowance.

$308,049

$356,694

$51,032

$337,219

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(Dollars in thousands)

Impaired loans with no related allowance recorded:
Commercial:

General C&I
TRUPS
Income CRE
Residential CRE

Total

Retail:

HELOC (a)
R/E installment loans (a)
Permanent mortgage (a)

Total

Impaired loans with related allowance recorded:
Commercial:

General C&I
TRUPS
Income CRE
Residential CRE

Total

Retail:

HELOC
R/E installment loans
Permanent mortgage
Credit card & other

Total

Total commercial

Total retail

57752

Recorded
Investment

Unpaid
Principal
Balance

2014

Related
Allowance

Average
Recorded
Investment

Interest
Income
Recognized

$

9,558
-
8,528
1,148

$ 10,851
-
16,242
1,827

$ 19,234

$ 28,920

$ 13,379
4,819
7,258

$ 32,471
6,247
9,374

$

$

$

$ 25,456

$ 48,092

$

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

$ 15,826
813
7,671
718

$ 25,028

$ 15,670
7,855
7,798

$ 31,323

$ 13,295
13,460
8,384
1,370

$ 17,644
13,700
9,756
5,331

$

863
4,310
650
146

$ 23,382
13,524
9,944
5,553

$ 36,509

$ 46,431

$ 5,969

$ 52,403

$ 84,169
70,858
106,201
533

$ 86,252
72,094
119,421
533

$18,942
21,836
16,627
254

$ 77,306
73,374
111,528
596

$261,761

$278,300

$57,659

$262,804

$ 55,743

$ 75,351

$ 5,969

$ 77,431

$287,217

$326,392

$57,659

$294,127

$

$

$

$

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

$ 310
-
286
190

$ 786

$1,799
1,198
2,823
26

$5,846

$ 786

$5,846

$6,632

Total impaired loans
(a) All discharged bankruptcy loans are charged down to an estimate of net realizable value and do not carry any allowance.

$342,960

$401,743

$63,628

$371,558

Asset Quality Indicators

FHN employs a dual grade commercial risk grading methodology to assign an estimate for the probability of default
(“PD”) and the loss given default (“LGD”) for each commercial loan using factors specific to various industry,
portfolio, or product segments that result in a rank ordering of risk and the assignment of grades PD 1 to PD 16.
Each PD grade corresponds to an estimated one-year default probability percentage; a PD 1 has the lowest
expected default probability, and probabilities increase as grades progress down the scale. PD 1 through PD 12
are “pass” grades. PD grades 13-16 correspond to the regulatory-defined categories of special mention (13),
substandard (14), doubtful (15), and loss (16). Pass loan grades are required to be reassessed annually or earlier
whenever there has been a material change in the financial condition of the borrower or risk characteristics of the
relationship. All commercial loans over $1 million and certain commercial loans over $500,000 that are graded 13
or worse are reassessed on a quarterly basis. LGD grades are assigned based on a scale of 1-12 and represent
FHN’s expected recovery based on collateral type in the event a loan defaults. See Note 5 – Allowance for Loan
Losses for further discussion on the credit grading system.

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The following tables provide the balances of commercial loan portfolio classes with associated allowance,
disaggregated by PD grade as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:

(Dollars in thousands)

General
C&I

Loans to
Mortgage
Companies

TRUPS (a)

Income
CRE

Residential
CRE

Total

Percentage
of Total

December 31, 2015

PD Grade:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14,15,16

$ 564,684 $
598,402
502,548
877,443
1,169,245
1,190,011
1,474,613
797,679
453,948
253,658
190,647
78,463
142,690
120,875

- $
-
415,532
432,477
263,396
387,095
155,799
15,609
-
-
-
-
-
-

- $
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
305,027
-

601
10,267
85,021
157,213
221,528
388,239
348,703
193,338
48,599
64,728
18,825
17,656
4,572
18,793

$

-
123
-
12,125
7,308
10,377
13,363
733
1,742
14,450
919
4,132
259
1,178

$

565,285
608,792
1,003,101
1,479,258
1,661,477
1,975,722
1,992,478
1,007,359
504,289
332,836
210,391
100,251
452,548
140,846

5%
5
8
12
14
16
16
8
4
3
2
1
4
1

Allowance
for Loan
Losses

$

130
320
356
1,091
7,000
10,779
14,410
16,520
9,644
5,327
5,676
2,728
5,289
14,229

Collectively evaluated
for impairment

Individually evaluated

for impairment
Purchased credit-
impaired loans

Total commercial

loans

8,414,906

1,669,908

305,027

1,578,083

66,709

12,034,633

99

93,499

27,133

16,077

-

-

3,339

7,638

1,417

-

16,665

4,423

39,527

37,165

1

-

4,124

1,173

$8,458,116 $1,669,908 $308,366 $1,602,386

$72,549

$12,111,325

100%

$98,796

(Dollars in thousands)

General
C&I

Loans to
Mortgage
Companies TRUPS (a)

Income
CRE

Residential
CRE

Total

Percent of
Total

December 31, 2014

PD Grade:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14,15,16

$ 450,465 $
434,945
566,364
589,341
821,012
1,162,551
1,325,968
699,334
531,979
244,574
287,940
117,431
87,840
157,868

-
-
134,230
202,287
247,058
314,671
157,410
42,730
58,997
5,635
-
-
-
-

$

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
325,882
-

$

136
1,344
73,812
45,084
216,628
175,007
224,226
200,463
117,782
38,253
31,712
29,453
6,116
29,579

$

60
236
230
232
3,835
5,218
6,669
7,664
834
739
938
1,038
1,166
4,204

$

450,661
436,525
774,636
836,944
1,288,533
1,657,447
1,714,273
950,191
709,592
289,201
320,590
147,922
421,004
191,651

4%
4
8
8
13
16
17
9
7
3
3
1
4
2

Allowance
for Loan
Losses

$

70
130
201
408
2,372
5,286
8,517
9,307
8,901
4,806
6,887
4,622
3,590
21,411

Collectively evaluated
for impairment
Individually evaluated
for impairment
Purchased credit-
impaired loans

Total commercial

loans

7,477,612

1,163,018

325,882

1,189,595

33,063

10,189,170

99

76,508

22,853

5,076

-

-

12,845

16,912

2,518

-

33,914

1,715

55,128

40,705

1

-

5,969

3,108

$7,505,541 $1,163,018

$338,727

$1,240,421

$37,296

$10,285,003

100%

$85,585

(a) Balances as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, presented net of $25.5 million and $26.2 million, respectively, in lower of cost or market

(“LOCOM”) valuation allowance. Based on the underlying structure of the notes, the highest possible internal grade is “13”.

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The retail portfolio is comprised primarily of smaller-balance loans which are very similar in nature in that most are
standard products and are backed by residential real estate. Because of the similarities of retail loan-types, FHN is
able to utilize the Fair Isaac Corporation (“FICO”) score, among other attributes, to assess the credit quality of
consumer borrowers. FICO scores are refreshed on a quarterly basis in an attempt to reflect the recent risk profile
of the borrowers. Accruing delinquency amounts are indicators of asset quality within the credit card and other
retail portfolio.

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The following tables reflect period end balances and average FICO scores by origination vintage for the HELOC,
real estate installment, and permanent mortgage classes of loans as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:

HELOC
(Dollars in thousands)
Origination Vintage

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

Period End
Balance

Average
Origination
FICO

Average
Refreshed
FICO

Period End
Balance

Average
Origination
FICO

Average
Refreshed
FICO

pre-2003
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015

Total

$

39,241
73,071
200,829
308,328
271,791
297,163
168,573
84,415
81,100
78,280
97,504
122,403
112,658
147,659

$2,083,015

708
719
721
729
737
744
753
751
753
759
760
756
761
762

743

702
711
710
713
726
729
748
745
747
751
758
757
764
760

734

$

56,335
102,073
282,580
451,757
337,440
357,290
194,710
101,594
98,214
96,982
119,333
151,005
120,025
-

$2,469,338

708
721
723
731
740
744
753
751
753
759
760
758
762
-

741

701
710
709
722
727
729
747
743
749
753
758
760
762
-

732

R/E Installment Loans
(Dollars in thousands)
Origination Vintage

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

Period End
Balance

Average
Origination
FICO

Average
Refreshed
FICO

Period End
Balance

Average
Origination
FICO

Average
Refreshed
FICO

pre-2003
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015

Total

Permanent Mortgage
(Dollars in thousands)
Origination Vintage

pre-2004
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008

Total

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$

7,384
31,198
29,078
89,422
99,773
153,262
52,176
22,291
74,801
230,711
508,064
410,795
412,051
562,497

$2,683,503

676
711
697
714
711
722
719
733
750
760
764
755
756
757

751

691
722
697
709
703
710
718
728
759
758
765
759
760
756

751

$

13,909
49,706
41,414
123,130
134,055
199,473
64,244
28,762
101,310
278,795
608,684
475,272
459,979
-

$2,578,733

678
714
699
715
713
723
720
736
747
760
764
756
756
-

748

684
724
695
712
702
709
714
725
752
759
766
759
752
-

747

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

Period End
Balance

$109,486
11,975
29,634
50,654
171,581
80,793

$454,123

Average
Origination
FICO

Average
Refreshed
FICO

724
710
737
732
734
740

731

718
702
734
729
712
716

717

Period End
Balance

$150,217
17,349
34,033
62,053
188,868
86,441

$538,961

Average
Origination
FICO

Average
Refreshed
FICO

723
712
736
731
733
741

730

721
712
740
724
717
709

717

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Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans

The following table reflects accruing and non-accruing loans by class on December 31, 2015:

(Dollars in thousands)

Current

30-89 Days
Past Due

90+ Days
Past Due

Total
Accruing

Current

30-89 Days
Past Due

90+ Days
Past Due

Total Non-
Accruing

Total Loans

Accruing

Non-Accruing

Commercial (C&I):
General C&I
Loans to mortgage

companies

TRUPS (a)

Purchased credit-impaired

loans

$ 8,413,480

$ 5,411

$

282 $ 8,419,173 $

3,649

$ 1,114

$18,103

$ 22,866 $ 8,442,039

1,667,334

1,971

305,027

15,708

-

63

495

-

306

1,669,800

305,027

16,077

-

-

-

-

-

-

108

3,339

108

3,339

1,669,908

308,366

-

-

16,077

Total commercial (C&I)

10,401,549

7,445

1,083

10,410,077

3,649

1,114

21,550

26,313

10,436,390

Commercial real estate:
Income CRE

Residential CRE

Purchased credit-impaired

1,576,954

1,363

66,846

-

-

-

loans

17,868

3,059

161

21,088

1,578,317

831

282

66,846

-

-

-

-

6,291

1,280

7,404

1,280

1,585,721

68,126

-

-

21,088

Total commercial real

estate

Consumer real estate:
HELOC

R/E installment loans

Purchased credit-impaired

loans

1,661,668

4,422

161

1,666,251

831

282

7,571

8,684

1,674,935

1,972,286

2,631,419

21,570

9,394

10,920

5,657

2,004,776

2,646,470

61,317

26,348

4,069

20

91

4,180

-

Total consumer real estate

4,607,774

30,984

16,668

4,655,426

87,665

Permanent mortgage

412,879

5,601

3,991

422,471

14,475

Credit card & other
Credit card

Other
Purchased credit-impaired

loans

187,807

161,477

1,576

868

1,225

173

190,608

162,518

53

-

-

53

Total credit card & other

349,337

2,444

1,398

353,179

-

620

-

620

6,619

1,649

-

8,268

2,415

-

-

-

-

10,303

4,856

78,239

32,853

2,083,015

2,679,323

-

-

4,180

15,159

111,092

4,766,518

14,762

31,652

454,123

-

737

-

737

-

1,357

190,608

163,875

-

53

1,357

354,536

Total loans, net of

unearned

$17,433,207

$50,896

$23,301 $17,507,404 $107,240

$12,079

$59,779

$179,098 $17,686,502

(a) Total TRUPS includes LOCOM valuation allowance of $25.5 million.

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The following table reflects accruing and non-accruing loans by class on December 31, 2014:

(Dollars in thousands)

Current

30-89 Days
Past Due

90+ Days
Past Due

Total
Accruing

Current

30-89 Days
Past Due

90+ Days
Past Due

Total Non-
Accruing

Total Loans

Accruing

Non-Accruing

Commercial (C&I):
General C&I

Loans to mortgage

companies

TRUPS (a)

$ 7,477,410

$ 3,196

$

218 $ 7,480,824 $

636

$ 1,726

$17,279

$ 19,641 $ 7,500,465

1,162,894

325,882

-

-

-

-

1,162,894

325,882

Purchased credit-impaired

loans

4,180

344

Total commercial (C&I)

8,970,366

3,540

552

770

5,076

-

-

-

-

-

-

124

124

1,163,018

12,845

12,845

338,727

-

-

5,076

8,974,676

636

1,726

30,248

32,610

9,007,286

Commercial real estate:
Income CRE
Residential CRE

Purchased credit-impaired

1,190,562
34,541

1,446
183

-
-

1,192,008
34,724

1,495
-

1,963
-

11,041
857

14,499
857

1,206,507
35,581

loans

35,511

3

115

35,629

-

-

-

-

35,629

Total commercial real

estate

Consumer real estate:
HELOC

R/E installment loans

Purchased credit-impaired

loans

1,260,614

1,632

115

1,262,361

1,495

1,963

11,898

15,356

1,277,717

2,347,361

2,524,019

26,738

11,951

11,093

5,602

2,385,192

2,541,572

66,410

27,330

675

-

-

675

-

Total consumer real estate

4,872,055

38,689

16,695

4,927,439

93,740

Permanent mortgage

495,619

3,624

5,640

504,883

16,681

Credit card & other
Credit card

Other

Purchased credit-impaired

loans

185,015

167,272

1,909

1,137

1,822

203

188,746

168,612

10

-

-

10

Total credit card & other

352,297

3,046

2,025

357,368

-

-

-

-

6,628

3,268

-

9,896

2,382

-

-

-

-

11,108

5,888

84,146

36,486

2,469,338

2,578,058

-

-

675

16,996

120,632

5,048,071

15,015

34,078

538,961

-

763

-

763

-

763

-

763

188,746

169,375

10

358,131

Total loans, net of

unearned

$15,950,951

$50,531

$25,245 $16,026,727 $112,552

$15,967

$74,920

$203,439 $16,230,166

(a) Total TRUPS includes LOCOM valuation allowance of $26.2 million.

Troubled Debt Restructurings

As part of FHN’s ongoing risk management practices, FHN attempts to work with borrowers when necessary to
extend or modify loan terms to better align with their current ability to repay. Extensions and modifications to loans
are made in accordance with internal policies and guidelines which conform to regulatory guidance. Each occurrence
is unique to the borrower and is evaluated separately. FHN considers regulatory guidelines when restructuring loans
to ensure that prudent lending practices are followed. As such, qualification criteria and payment terms consider the
borrower’s current and prospective ability to comply with the modified terms of the loan.

A modification is classified as a TDR if the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and it is determined that FHN
has granted a concession to the borrower. FHN may determine that a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty if
the borrower is currently in default on any of its debt, or if it is probable that a borrower may default in the
foreseeable future. Many aspects of a borrower’s financial situation are assessed when determining whether they are
experiencing financial difficulty, particularly as it relates to commercial borrowers due to the complex nature of loan
structures, business/industry risk, and borrower/guarantor structures. Concessions could include extension of the

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maturity date, reductions of the interest rate (which may make the rate lower than current market for a new loan
with similar risk), reduction or forgiveness of accrued interest, or principal forgiveness. When evaluating whether a
concession has been granted, FHN also considers whether the borrower has provided additional collateral or
guarantors, among other things, and whether such additions adequately compensate FHN for the restructured terms.
The assessments of whether a borrower is experiencing (or is likely to experience) financial difficulty and whether a
concession has been granted is subjective in nature and management’s judgment is required when determining
whether a modification is classified as a TDR.

For all classes within the commercial portfolio segment, TDRs are typically modified through forbearance agreements
(generally 6 to 12 months). Forbearance agreements could include reduced interest rates, reduced payments, release
of guarantor, or entering into short sale agreements. FHN’s proprietary modification programs for consumer loans are
generally structured using parameters of U.S. government-sponsored programs such as Home Affordable Modification
Program (“HAMP”). Within the HELOC and R/E installment loans classes of the consumer portfolio segment, TDRs
are typically modified by reducing the interest rate (in increments of 25 basis points to a minimum of 1 percent for
up to 5 years) and a possible maturity date extension to reach an affordable housing debt ratio. After 5 years, the
interest rate will increase 2 percent per year until the original interest rate prior to modification is achieved.
Permanent mortgage TDRs are typically modified by reducing the interest rate (in increments of 25 basis points to a
minimum of 2 percent for up to 5 years) and a possible maturity date extension to reach an affordable housing debt
ratio. After 5 years the interest rate steps up 1 percent every year thereafter until it reaches the Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corporation Weekly Survey Rate cap. Contractual maturities may be extended to 40 years on permanent
mortgages and to 30 years for consumer real estate loans. Within the credit card class of the consumer portfolio
segment, TDRs are typically modified through either a short-term credit card hardship program or a longer-term
credit card workout program. In the credit card hardship program, borrowers may be granted rate and payment
reductions for 6 months to 1 year. In the credit card workout program, customers are granted a rate reduction to 0
percent and term extensions for up to 5 years to pay off the remaining balance.

Despite the absence of a loan modification, the discharge of personal liability through bankruptcy proceedings is
considered a concession. As a result, FHN classifies all non-reaffirmed residential real estate loans discharged in
Chapter 7 bankruptcy as nonaccruing TDRs.

On December 31, 2015 and 2014, FHN had $296.2 million and $331.3 million portfolio loans classified as TDRs,
respectively. For TDRs in the loan portfolio, FHN had loan loss reserves of $50.1 million and $59.0 million, or
17 percent as of December 31, 2015, and 18 percent as of December 31, 2014. Additionally, $71.5 million and
$80.1 million of loans held-for-sale as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively were classified as TDRs.

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Note 4 (cid:2) Loans (continued)

The following tables reflect portfolio loans that were classified as TDRs during the year ended December 31, 2015
and 2014:

(Dollars in thousands) Number

Commercial (C&I):
General C&I

Total commercial

(C&I)

Commercial real estate:
Income CRE

Residential CRE

Total commercial
real estate

Consumer real estate:
HELOC

R/E installment loans

Total consumer real

estate

Permanent mortgage

Credit card & other

Total troubled debt
restructurings

3

3

-

-

-

200

70

270

6

24

303

2015

Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded Investment

Post-Modification
Outstanding

Recorded Investment Number

Pre-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded Investment

Post-Modification
Outstanding
Recorded Investment

2014

$ 1,818

$ 1,754

1,818

1,754

-

-

-

22,530

5,451

27,981

2,039

115

-

-

-

22,334

5,456

27,790

2,054

109

$31,953

$31,707

4

4

2

1

3

309

151

460

34

64

565

$ 1,767

$ 1,492

1,767

421

976

1,397

27,078

10,050

37,128

9,362

327

1,492

421

960

1,381

27,514

9,958

37,472

8,879

315

$49,981

$49,539

The following tables present TDRs which re-defaulted during 2015 and 2014, and as to which the modification
occurred 12 months or less prior to the re-default. For purposes of this disclosure, FHN generally defines payment
default as 30 or more days past due.

(Dollars in thousands)

Commercial (C&I):
General C&I

Total commercial (C&I)

Commercial real estate:
Income CRE
Residential CRE

Total commercial real estate

Consumer real estate:
HELOC
R/E installment loans

Total consumer real estate

Permanent mortgage

Credit card & other

Total troubled debt restructurings

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2015

2014

Number

Recorded
Investment Number

Recorded
Investment

-

-

-
1

1

7
5

12

-

5

18

$

-

-

-
896

896

308
185

493

-

12

$1,401

6

6

4
-

4

7
9

16

3

2

31

$ 869

869

3,086
-

3,086

485
530

1,015

1,128

4

$6,102

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Note 5 (cid:2) Allowance for Loan Losses
The ALLL includes the following components: reserves for commercial loans evaluated based on pools of credit
graded loans and reserves for pools of smaller-balance homogeneous retail loans, both determined in accordance
with ASC 450-20-50. The reserve factors applied to these pools are an estimate of probable incurred losses based
on management’s evaluation of historical net losses from loans with similar characteristics and are subject to
qualitative adjustments by management to reflect current events, trends, and conditions (including economic
considerations and trends). The pace of the economic recovery, performance of the housing market,
unemployment levels, labor participation rate, the regulatory environment, regulatory guidance, and both positive
and negative portfolio segment-specific trends, are examples of additional factors considered by management in
determining the ALLL. Additionally, management considers the inherent uncertainty of quantitative models that are
driven by historical loss data. Management evaluates the periods of historical losses that are the basis for the loss
rates used in the quantitative models and selects historical loss periods that are believed to be the most reflective
of losses inherent in the loan portfolio as of the balance sheet date. Management also periodically reviews an
analysis of the loss emergence period which is the amount of time it takes for a loss to be confirmed (initial
charge-off) after a loss event has occurred. FHN performs extensive studies as it relates to the historical loss
periods used in the model and the loss emergence period and model assumptions are adjusted accordingly. The
ALLL also includes reserves determined in accordance with ASC 310-10-35 for loans determined by management
to be individually impaired and an allowance associated with PCI loans.

Commercial

For commercial loans, reserves are established using historical net loss factors by grade level, loan product, and
business segment. An assessment of the quality of individual commercial loans is made utilizing credit grades
assigned internally based on a dual grading system which estimates both the PD and loss severity in the event of
default. PD grades range from 1-16 while estimated loss severities, or LGD grades, range from 1-12. This credit
grading system is intended to identify and measure the credit quality of the loan portfolio by analyzing the
migration of loans between grading categories. It is also integral to the estimation methodology utilized in
determining the allowance for loan losses since an allowance is established for pools of commercial loans based on
the credit grade assigned. The appropriate relationship team performs the process of categorizing commercial loans
into the appropriate credit grades, initially as a component of the approval of the loan, and subsequently
throughout the life of the loan as part of the servicing regimen. The proper loan grade for larger exposures is
confirmed by a senior credit officer in the approval process. To determine the most appropriate credit grade for
each loan, the credit risk grading system employs scorecards for particular categories of loans that consist of a
number of objective and subjective measures that are weighted in a manner that produces a rank ordering of risk
within pass-graded credits. Loan grading discipline is regularly reviewed by Credit Assurance Services to determine
if the process continues to result in accurate loan grading across the portfolio. FHN may utilize availability of
guarantors/sponsors to support lending decisions during the credit underwriting process and when determining the
assignment of internal loan grades.

Retail

The ALLL for smaller-balance homogenous retail loans is determined based on pools of similar loan types that have
similar credit risk characteristics. FHN manages retail loan credit risk on a class basis. Reserves by portfolio are
determined using segmented roll-rate models that incorporate various factors including historical delinquency
trends, experienced loss frequencies, and experienced loss severities. Generally, reserves for retail loans reflect
inherent losses in the portfolio that are expected to be recognized over the following twelve months.

Individually Impaired

Generally, classified nonaccrual commercial loans over $1 million and all commercial and consumer loans
classified as TDRs are deemed to be impaired and are individually assessed for impairment measurement in
accordance with ASC 310-10-35. For all commercial portfolio segments, TDRs and other individually impaired
commercial loans are measured based on the present value of expected future payments discounted at the loan’s
effective interest rate (the “DCF method”), observable market prices, or for loans that are solely dependent on the
collateral for repayment, the net realizable value. For loans measured using the DCF method or by observable
market prices, if the recorded investment in the impaired loan exceeds this amount, a specific allowance is
established as a component of the ALLL until such time as a loss is expected and recognized; for impaired
collateral-dependent loans, FHN will charge off the full difference between the book value and the best estimate of
net realizable value.

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Note 5 (cid:2) Allowance for Loan Losses (continued)

Generally, the allowance for TDRs in all consumer portfolio segments is determined by estimating the expected
future cash flows using the modified interest rate (if an interest rate concession), incorporating payoff and net
charge-off rates specific to the TDRs within the portfolio segment being assessed, and discounted using the pre-
modification interest rate. The discount rates of variable rate TDRs are adjusted to reflect changes in the interest
rate index to which the rates are tied. The discounted cash flows are then compared to the outstanding principal
balance in order to determine required reserves. Residential real estate loans discharged through bankruptcy are
collateral-dependent and are charged down to net realizable value.

The following table provides a rollforward of the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for December 31,
2015, 2014, and 2013:

(Dollars in thousands)

Balance as of January 1, 2013
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Balance as of December 31, 2013
Allowance – individually evaluated for

Allowance – collectively evaluated for

Allowance – purchased credit-impaired

impairment

impairment

loans

Loans, net of unearned as of December 31,

2013:
Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment
Purchased credit-impaired loans

Total loans, net of unearned
Balance as of January 1, 2014
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Balance as of December 31, 2014

Allowance – individually evaluated for

Allowance – collectively evaluated for

Allowance – purchased credit-impaired

impairment

impairment

loans

Loans, net of unearned as of December 31,

2014:
Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment
Purchased credit-impaired loans

Total loans, net of unearned

Balance as of January 1, 2015
Charge-offs
Recoveries
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Balance as of December 31, 2015
Allowance – individually evaluated for

Allowance – collectively evaluated for

impairment

impairment

Allowance – purchased credit-impaired loans
Loans, net of unearned as of December 31,

2015:
Individually evaluated for impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment
Purchased credit-impaired loans

Total loans, net of unearned

C&I

Commercial
Real Estate

Consumer
Real Estate

Permanent
Mortgage

Credit Card
and Other

$

96,191 $
(22,936)
12,487
704
86,446

19,997 $ 128,949
(73,642)
(3,502)
21,360
4,275
50,118
(10,167)
126,785
10,603

$ 24,928
(9,934)
2,473
5,024
22,491

$

6,898
(11,404)
2,669
9,321
7,484

$

Total

276,963
(121,418)
43,264
55,000
253,809

14,295

72,132

19

1,600

8,218

785

44,173

17,042

224

77,334

82,601

5,449

7,258

175,658

11

-

2

817

80,231
7,836,250
7,095

27,812
1,066,639
38,828

170,422
5,162,060
889
$ 7,923,576 $1,133,279 $5,333,371
10,603 $ 126,785
$
(45,391)
(3,741)
22,824
4,150
8,793
7,562
113,011
18,574

86,446 $
(20,492)
9,666
(8,609)
67,011

121,458
540,784
-
$662,242
$ 22,491
(5,891)
2,314
208
19,122

545
336,047
14
$336,606
7,484
$
(14,931)
3,131
19,046
14,730

400,468
14,941,780
46,826
$15,389,074
253,809
$
(90,446)
42,085
27,000
232,448

5,173

796

40,778

16,627

254

63,628

61,806

14,702

72,156

2,495

14,476

165,635

32

3,076

77

-

-

3,185

35,698
8,966,512
5,076

173,225
4,874,171
675
$ 9,007,286 $1,277,717 $5,048,071

19,430
1,222,658
35,629

$

67,011 $
(22,406)
13,339
15,693
73,637

18,574 $ 113,011
(30,068)
(3,550)
23,895
1,876
(26,224)
8,259
80,614
25,159

113,459
425,502
-
$538,961

$ 19,122
(3,141)
1,687
1,279
18,947

533
357,588
10
$358,131

$ 14,730
(16,691)
3,853
9,993
11,885

342,345
15,846,431
41,390
$16,230,166

$

232,448
(75,856)
44,650
9,000
210,242

3,643

69,980
14

481

31,278

15,463

167

51,032

23,519
1,159

48,828
508

3,484
-

11,717
1

157,528
1,682

30,472
10,389,841
16,077

165,684
4,596,654
4,180
$10,436,390 $1,674,935 $4,766,518

9,055
1,644,792
21,088

102,461
351,662
-
$454,123

377
354,106
53
$354,536

308,049
17,337,055
41,398
$17,686,502

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Note 6 (cid:2) Premises, Equipment and Leases

Premises and equipment on December 31 are summarized below:

(Dollars in thousands)

Land
Buildings
Leasehold improvements
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment

Premises and equipment, at cost

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

Premises and equipment, net

14123

2015

2014

$ 67,442
343,797
31,270
194,072

636,581
360,962

$ 76,667
360,133
32,404
201,443

670,647
367,651

$275,619

$302,996

FHN is obligated under a number of noncancelable operating leases for premises with terms up to 30 years, which
may include the payment of taxes, insurance and maintenance costs. Operating leases for equipment are not
material.

Minimum future lease payments for noncancelable operating leases, primarily on premises, on December 31, 2015
are shown below:

(Dollars in thousands)

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021 and after

Total minimum lease payments
Payments required under capital leases are not material.

$17,723
15,769
13,690
11,468
9,509
27,059

$95,218

Aggregate minimum income under sublease agreements for these periods is not material.

Rent expense incurred under all operating lease obligations for the years ended December 31 is as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

Rent expense, gross
Sublease income

Rent expense, net

2015

2014

2013

$18,166
(5)

$20,123
(213)

$19,445
(1,974)

$18,161

$19,910

$17,471

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Note 7 (cid:2) Intangible Assets

The following is a summary of intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, included in the Consolidated
Statements of Condition:

07984

(Dollars in thousands)

December 31, 2012
Amortization expense
Additions (b)

December 31, 2013

Amortization expense
Additions (b)

December 31, 2014

Amortization expense
Additions (b)

December 31, 2015

Other
Intangible
Assets (a)

$22,700
(3,912)
3,200

Goodwill

$134,242
-
7,701

$141,943

$21,988

-
3,989

(4,170)
11,700

$145,932

$29,518

-
45,375

(5,253)
1,950

$191,307

$26,215

(a) Represents customer lists, acquired contracts, core deposit intangibles, and covenants not to compete.
(b) See Note 2–Acquisitions & Divestitures for further details regarding goodwill related to acquisition.

The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of other intangible assets subject to amortization is
$72.3 million and $46.1 million, respectively on December 31, 2015. Estimated aggregate amortization expense is
expected to be $5.2 million, $4.9 million, $4.7 million, $4.5 million, and $1.7 million for the twelve-month periods
of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, respectively. No goodwill is carried in the Corporate and Non-strategic
segments.

Gross goodwill, accumulated impairments, and accumulated divestiture related write-offs were determined
beginning January 1, 2012, when a change in accounting requirements resulted in goodwill being assessed for
impairment rather than being amortized. Gross goodwill of $200.0 million with accumulated impairments and
accumulated divestiture related write-offs of $114.1 million and $85.9 million, respectively, were previously
allocated to the non-strategic segment, resulting in $0 net goodwill allocated to the non-strategic segment as of
December 31, 2014 and 2015. The regional bank and fixed income segments do not have any accumulated
impairments or divestiture related write-offs. The following is a summary of goodwill by reportable segment included
in the Consolidated Statements of Condition as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

(Dollars in thousands)

December 31, 2012

Additions
Impairments
Divestitures

December 31, 2013

Additions
Impairments
Divestitures

December 31, 2014

Additions
Impairments
Divestitures

December 31, 2015

Regional
Banking

$36,238
7,701
-
-

Fixed
Income

$98,004
-
-
-

Total

$134,242
7,701
-
-

$43,939

$98,004

$141,943

3,989
-
-

-
-
-

3,989
-
-

$47,928

$98,004

$145,932

45,375
-
-

-
-
-

45,375
-
-

$93,303

$98,004

$191,307

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Note 8 (cid:2) Time Deposit Maturities

Following is a table of maturities for time deposits outstanding on December 31, 2015, which include Certificates
of deposit under $100,000, Other time, and Certificates of deposit $100,000 and more. Certificates of deposit
$100,000 and more totaled $.4 billion on December 31, 2015. Time deposits are included in Interest-bearing
deposits on the Consolidated Statements of Condition.

(Dollars in thousands)

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021 and after

Total

Note 9 (cid:2) Short-term Borrowings

$ 759,363
167,432
107,918
99,692
65,568
31,903

$1,231,876

Short-term borrowings include federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase,
trading liabilities, and other borrowed funds.

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase generally have maturities of less than
90 days. Trading liabilities, which represent short positions in securities, are generally held for less than 90 days.
Other short-term borrowings have original maturities of one year or less. On December 31, 2015, fixed income
trading securities with a fair value of $122.8 million were pledged to secure other short-term borrowings.

The detail of these borrowings for the years 2015, 2014 and 2013 is presented in the following table:

(Dollars in thousands)

2015
Average balance
Year-end balance
Maximum month-end outstanding
Average rate for the year
Average rate at year-end

2014
Average balance
Year-end balance
Maximum month-end outstanding
Average rate for the year
Average rate at year-end

2013
Average balance
Year-end balance
Maximum month-end outstanding
Average rate for the year
Average rate at year-end

Federal Funds
Purchased

Securities Sold
Under Agreements
to Repurchase

Trading
Liabilities

Other
Short-term
Borrowings

$ 705,054
464,166
1,228,125

0.26%
0.50

$1,101,910
1,037,052
1,247,295

0.25%
0.25

$1,263,792
1,042,633
1,429,319

0.25%
0.25

$370,097
338,133
524,191

0.06%
0.09

$447,801
562,214
562,214

0.08%
0.06

$487,923
442,789
618,643

0.14%
0.10

$733,189
566,019
866,005

$ 164,951
137,861
339,468

2.18%
2.41

0.67%
0.82

$633,867
594,314
718,767

$ 531,984
157,218
1,829,141

2.43%
2.60

0.30%
0.56

$665,095
368,348
895,844

$ 299,288
181,146
1,057,412

2.05%
2.46

0.27%
0.43

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Note 10 (cid:2) Term Borrowings

The following table presents information pertaining to Term Borrowings reported on FHN’s Consolidated Statements
of Condition on December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)

First Tennessee Bank National Association:
Subordinated notes (a) (b)

Maturity date – January 15, 2015 – 5.05%
Maturity date – April 1, 2016 – 5.65%

Senior capital notes (b)

Maturity date – December 1, 2019 – 2.95%

2015

2014

$

-
252,893

$ 304,525
264,667

401,586

398,011

Other collateralized borrowings – Maturity date – December 22, 2037

0.81% on December 31, 2015 and 0.54% on December 31, 2014 (c)

64,365

62,562

First Horizon National Corporation:
Senior capital notes (b)

Maturity date – December 15, 2015 – 5.375%
Maturity date – December 15, 2020 – 3.50%

Subordinated notes (b)

Maturity date – April 15, 2034 – 6.30%

FT Real Estate Securities Company, Inc.:
Cumulative preferred stock (a)

Maturity date – March 31, 2031 – 9.50%

First Horizon ABS Trusts:
Other collateralized borrowings (d)

Maturity date – October 25, 2034

-
491,268

508,358
-

-

212,474

45,964

45,896

0.59% on December 31, 2015 and 0.33% on December 31, 2014

41,100

65,612

First Tennessee New Markets Corporation Investments:

Maturity date – October 25, 2018 – 4.97%
Maturity date – February 1, 2033 – 4.97%
Maturity date – August 08, 2036 – 2.38%

Total

7,301
8,000
2,699

7,301
8,000
2,699

$1,315,176

$1,880,105

(a) A portion qualifies for total capital under the risk-based capital guidelines.
(b) Changes in the fair value of debt attributable to interest rate risk are hedged. Refer to Note 22–Derivatives.
(c) Secured by trust preferred loans.
(d) On December 31, 2015 and 2014, borrowings secured by $52.8 million and $76.8 million, respectively, of residential real estate loans.

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Note 10 (cid:2) Term Borrowings (continued)

Annual principal repayment requirements as of December 31, 2015 are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021 and after

58008

$250,000
-
7,301
400,000
500,000
163,164

All subordinated notes are unsecured and are subordinate to other present and future senior indebtedness. A
portion of FTBNA’s subordinated notes qualify as Tier 2 capital under the risk-based capital guidelines.

In 2004 First Tennessee Capital II (“Capital II”), a Delaware business trust wholly owned by FHN, issued
$200 million of Capital Securities, Series B at 6.30 percent per annum. The proceeds were loaned to FHN as
junior subordinated debt. FHN, through various contractual arrangements, fully and unconditionally guaranteed all
of Capital II’s obligations with respect to the capital securities. The sole asset of Capital II was $206 million of
junior subordinated debentures issued by FHN. These junior subordinated debentures also carried an interest rate
of 6.30 percent. Both the capital securities of Capital II and the junior subordinated debentures of FHN had a
maturity date of April 15, 2034; however, FHN had the option to redeem both prior to maturity. In third quarter
2015 FHN redeemed its junior subordinated debt which triggered the redemption of the trust preferred securities.
Prior to third quarter 2015, the junior subordinated debentures were included in the Consolidated Statements of
Condition in Term borrowings. At December 31, 2014, the capital securities fully qualified as Tier 1 capital.

Note 11 (cid:2) Preferred Stock

FHN Preferred Stock
On January 31, 2013, FHN issued 1,000 shares having an aggregate liquidation preference of $100 million of
Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A for net proceeds of approximately $96 million. Dividends on
the Series A Preferred Stock, if declared, accrue and are payable quarterly, in arrears, at a rate of 6.20 percent
per annum. For the issuance, FHN issued depositary shares, each of which represents a 1/4000th fractional
ownership interest in a share of FHN’s preferred stock. These securities qualify as Tier 1 capital.

Subsidiary Preferred Stock
In 2000 FT Real Estate Securities Company, Inc. (“FTRESC”), an indirect subsidiary of FHN, issued 50 shares of
9.50 percent Cumulative Preferred Stock, Class B (“Class B Preferred Shares”), with a liquidation preference of
$1.0 million per share; of those, 47 shares were issued to nonaffiliates. As of December 31, 2015, these securities
partially qualify as Tier 2 capital and are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Condition as Term
borrowings. FTRESC is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) established for the purpose of acquiring, holding,
and managing real estate mortgage assets. Dividends on the Class B Preferred Shares are cumulative and are
payable semi-annually.

The Class B Preferred Shares are mandatorily redeemable on March 31, 2031, and redeemable at the discretion
of FTRESC in the event that the Class B Preferred Shares cannot be accounted for as Tier 2 regulatory capital or
there is more than an insubstantial risk that dividends paid with respect to the Class B Preferred Shares will not
be fully deductible for tax purposes. They are not subject to any sinking fund and are not convertible into any
other securities of FTRESC, FHN, or any of its subsidiaries. The shares are, however, automatically exchanged at
the direction of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for preferred stock of FTBNA, having substantially the
same terms as the Class B Preferred Shares in the event FTBNA becomes undercapitalized, insolvent, or in
danger of becoming undercapitalized.

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FTRESC also has outstanding Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Class A, which has been recognized as
Noncontrolling interest on the Consolidated Statements of Condition, along with Class B Cumulative Perpetual
Preferred Stock issued by First Horizon Preferred Funding, Inc. and First Horizon Preferred Funding II, Inc. Other
preferred shares are outstanding but are owned by FHN subsidiaries and are eliminated in consolidation. For all
periods presented, the aggregate amount included within Noncontrolling interest related to preferred shares issued
from these subsidiaries was $.3 million. On January 1, 2013, First Horizon Preferred Funding III, Inc. issued
$.1 million of Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Class A, which is attributable to the noncontrolling
interest-holders. During 2013, in connection with the acquisition of MNB, FHN obtained a controlling interest in a
subsidiary of MNB which had issued Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Class A. This $.2 million non-
controlling interest is now considered to be issued by First Horizon Preferred Lending IV, Inc.

In 2005 FTBNA issued 300,000 shares of Class A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Class A Preferred
Stock”) with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. Dividends on the Class A Preferred Stock, if declared,
accrue and are payable each quarter, in arrears, at a floating rate equal to the greater of the three month LIBOR
rate plus .85 percent or 3.75 percent per annum. These securities qualify as Tier 1 capital. On December 31,
2015 and 2014, $294.8 million of Class A Preferred Stock was recognized as Noncontrolling interest on the
Consolidated Statements of Condition.

Note 12 (cid:2) Regulatory Capital and Restrictions

Regulatory Capital. FHN is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking
agencies. 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 FHN’s financial
statements. The Basel III risk-based capital regulations, which increase minimum capital ratio requirements and
modify risk-weighting definitions, became effective January 1, 2015 for FHN and FTBNA. The revised standards
create a new emphasis on Common Equity Tier 1 capital, restrict eligibility criteria for regulatory capital
instruments, and make more stringent the methodology for calculating risk-weighted assets. Under capital
adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, specific capital guidelines that
involve quantitative measures of assets, liabilities, and certain derivatives as calculated under regulatory accounting
practices must be met. Capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgment by the regulators
such as capital components, asset risk weightings, and other factors. Quantitative measures established by
regulation to ensure capital adequacy require FHN to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Total and Tier 1
capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets (“Leverage”). Additionally, beginning in
2015, FHN is required to maintain a minimum ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 to risk-weighted assets. Management
believes that, as of December 31, 2015, FHN met all capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject.

The actual capital amounts and ratios of FHN and FTBNA are presented in the table below. Prior to
implementation of Basel III in 2015, FTBNA was required to also calculate its capital ratios after excluding financial
subsidiaries as defined by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999. Based on this calculation, Total Capital, Tier 1
Capital, and Leverage ratios were 16.59 percent, 15.77 percent, and 12.41 percent, respectively, on December 31,
2014. Under current guidance, these ratios exclude financial subsidiaries as reported.

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(Dollars in thousands)

On December 31, 2015
Actual:
Total Capital
Tier 1 Capital
Common Equity Tier 1
Leverage

Minimum Requirement for Capital Adequacy Purposes:
Total Capital
Tier 1 Capital
Common Equity Tier 1
Leverage

Minimum Requirement to be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective

Action Provisions:

Total Capital
Tier 1 Capital
Common Equity Tier 1
Leverage
On December 31, 2014
Actual:
Total Capital
Tier 1 Capital
Leverage

Minimum Requirement for Capital Adequacy Purposes:
Total Capital
Tier 1 Capital
Leverage

Minimum Requirement to be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective

Action Provisions:

Total Capital
Tier 1 Capital
Leverage

First Horizon
National Corporation

First Tennessee Bank
National Association

Amount

Ratio

Amount

Ratio

$2,836,715
2,572,141
2,278,580
2,572,141

13.01%
11.79
10.45
9.85

$2,768,625
2,525,912
2,284,646
2,525,912

13.09%
11.95
10.81
10.06

1,744,961
1,308,721
981,541
1,044,378

8.00
6.00
4.50
4.00

1,691,477
1,268,608
951,456
1,004,207

8.00
6.00
4.50
4.00

2,114,346
1,691,477
1,374,325
1,255,258

10.00
8.00
6.50
5.00

$3,148,336
2,813,503
2,813,503

16.18%
14.46
11.43

$3,441,315
3,107,407
3,107,407

17.86%
16.12
12.72

1,556,213
778,106
985,033

8.00
4.00
4.00

1,541,837
770,918
977,374

8.00
4.00
4.00

1,927,296
1,156,378
1,221,717

10.00
6.00
5.00

2014 Regulatory capital balances and ratios are presented as originally reported, consistent with regulatory reporting rules which prohibit the
retroactive restatement of prior years’ Reports of Condition and Income due to the adoption of new accounting standards. As a result, 2014 was
not restated to reflect the adoption of ASU 2014-01 related to Low Income Housing Tax Credit Investments.

Restrictions on cash and due from banks. Under the Federal Reserve Act and Regulation D, FTBNA is required to
maintain a certain amount of cash reserves. On December 31, 2015 and 2014, FTBNA’s net required reserves
were $188.3 million and $125.9 million, respectively, after the consideration of $146.6 million and $150.8 million
in average vault cash. The remaining net reserve requirement for each year was met with Federal Reserve Bank
deposits. Vault cash is reflected in Cash and due from banks on the Consolidated Statements of Condition and
Federal Reserve Bank deposits are reflected as Interest-bearing cash.

Restrictions on dividends. Cash dividends are paid by FHN from its assets, which are mainly provided by dividends
from its subsidiaries. Certain regulatory restrictions exist regarding the ability of FTBNA to transfer funds to FHN in
the form of cash, dividends, loans, or advances. As of December 31, 2015, FTBNA had undivided profits of
$829.2 million, of which none was available for distribution to FHN as dividends without prior regulatory approval.
At any given time, the pertinent portions of those regulatory restrictions allow FTBNA to declare preferred or
common dividends without prior regulatory approval in an amount equal to FTBNA’s retained net income for the
two most recent completed years plus the current year to date. For any period, FTBNA’s ‘retained net income’
generally is equal to FTBNA’s regulatory net income reduced by the preferred and common dividends declared by
FTBNA. Excess dividends in either of the two most recent completed years may be offset with available retained
net income in the two years immediately preceding it. Applying the applicable rules, FTBNA’s total amount
available for dividends was negative $192.8 million at December 31, 2015 and negative $142.0 million on
January 1, 2016. FTBNA applied for and received approval from the OCC to declare and pay common dividends

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to the parent company in the amount of $50.0 million in the first quarter 2016, $325.0 million in 2015, and
$180.0 million in 2014. During 2015 and 2014, FTBNA declared and paid dividends on its preferred stock
quarterly, with OCC approval as necessary. Additionally, FTBNA’s Board has received approval from the OCC to
declare and pay and has declared dividends on its preferred stock outstanding payable in April 2016.

The payment of cash dividends by FHN and FTBNA may also be affected or limited by other factors, such as the
requirement to maintain adequate capital above regulatory guidelines and debt covenants. For example, beginning
in 2016, the ability to pay dividends would be restricted if capital ratios fell below regulatory minimums plus a
prescribed capital conservation buffer. Furthermore, the Federal Reserve and the OCC have issued policy
statements generally requiring insured banks and bank holding companies only to pay dividends out of current
operating earnings. Consequently, the decision of whether FHN will pay future dividends and the amount of
dividends will be affected by current operating results.

Restrictions on intercompany transactions. Under current Federal banking law, FTBNA may not enter into covered
transactions with any affiliate including the parent company and certain financial subsidiaries in excess of 10
percent of the bank’s capital stock and surplus, as defined, or $313.1 million, on December 31, 2015. Covered
transactions include a loan or extension of credit to an affiliate, a purchase of or an investment in securities issued
by an affiliate and the acceptance of securities issued by the affiliate as collateral for any loan or extension of
credit. The equity investment, including retained earnings, in certain of a bank’s financial subsidiaries is also
treated as a covered transaction. The parent company had covered transactions of $1.0 million from FTBNA and
the bank’s financial subsidiary, FTN Financial Securities Corp., had a total equity investment from FTBNA of
$362.0 million on December 31, 2015. Since the equity investment FTBNA has in FTN Financial Securities Corp.
exceeds the 10 percent per affiliate limit, FTBNA cannot engage in any additional covered transactions with this
affiliate and the banking regulators could require FTBNA to reduce its equity investment so that it is within the
limit. In addition, the aggregate amount of covered transactions with all affiliates, as defined, is limited to 20
percent of the bank’s capital stock and surplus, as defined, or $626.1 million, on December 31, 2015. FTBNA’s
total covered transactions with all affiliates including the parent company on December 31, 2015 were $363.0
million.

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Note 13 (cid:2) Other Income and Other Expense

Following is detail of All other income and commissions and All other expense as presented in the Consolidated
Statements of Income:

39526

(Dollars in thousands)

All other income and commissions:
ATM interchange fees
Electronic banking fees
Gain/(loss) on extinguishment of debt
Letter of credit fees
Deferred compensation
Other

Total

All other expense:
Litigation and regulatory matters
Travel and entertainment
Employee training and dues
Customer relations
Tax credit investments
Supplies
Miscellaneous loan costs
Other

Total

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.

2015

2014

2013

$ 11,917
5,840
5,793
4,621
(1,369)
15,821

$10,943
6,190
(4,166)
4,864
2,042
12,390

$ 10,412
6,289
-
5,081
4,685
13,874

$ 42,623

$32,263

$ 40,341

$187,607
9,590
5,390
5,382
4,582
3,827
2,656
34,123

$ (2,720) $ 63,654
8,959
5,054
4,916
2,021
3,800
4,209
32,579

9,095
4,518
5,726
2,087
3,745
2,690
41,952

$253,157

$67,093

$125,192

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Note 14 (cid:2) Components of Other Comprehensive Income/(loss)

Following is detail of “Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)” as presented in the Consolidated
Statements of Condition:

(Dollars in thousands)

December 31, 2012
Other comprehensive income:

Before-Tax
Amount

Tax Benefit/
(Expense)

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss)

$(146,343)

Fair value adjustments on securities available-for-sale
Adjustment for net (gain)/loss on securities available-for-sale included in Net

$(108,703)

$ 41,935

(66,768)

income/(loss)

Pension and postretirement plans:

Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period
Prior service credit/(cost) arising during the period
Amortization of prior service cost, transition asset/obligation, and net

451

(174)

277

81,456
10,678

(31,392)
(4,115)

50,064
6,563

actuarial gain/(loss) included in net periodic benefit cost

10,085

(3,887)

6,198

December 31, 2013

Other comprehensive income:

Fair value adjustments on securities available-for-sale
Pension and postretirement plans:

Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period
Amortization of prior service cost, transition asset/obligation, and net

(6,033)

2,367

(150,009)

47,957

(18,135)

29,822

(115,976)

44,803

(71,173)

actuarial gain/(loss) included in net periodic benefit cost

5,075

(1,961)

3,114

December 31, 2014

Other comprehensive income:

Fair value adjustments on securities available-for-sale
Adjustment for net (gain)/loss on securities available-for-sale included in Net

income/(loss)

Pension and postretirement plans:

Net actuarial gain/(loss) arising during the period
Amortization of prior service cost, transition asset/obligation, and net

actuarial gain/(loss) included in net periodic benefit cost

December 31, 2015

(62,944)

24,707

(188,246)

(22,796)

8,741

(14,055)

(1,836)

704

(1,132)

(18,028)

6,911

(11,117)

580

(222)

358

$ (42,080)

$ 16,134

$(214,192)

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Note 15 (cid:2) Income Taxes

The aggregate amount of income taxes included in the Consolidated Statements of Income and the Consolidated
Statements of Equity for the years ended December 31, were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
Consolidated Statements of Income:
Income tax expense/(benefit) related to continuing operations
Income tax expense/(benefit) related to discontinued operations
Consolidated Statements of Equity:
Income tax expense/(benefit) related to:
Pension and postretirement plans
Unrealized gains/(losses) on investment securities available-for-sale
Share-based compensation

Total

2015

2014

2013

$10,941
-

$ 84,185
-

$(19,389)
343

(6,689)
(9,445)
(356)

(42,842)
18,135
7,220

39,394
(41,761)
1,569

$ (5,549) $ 66,698

$(19,844)

The components of income tax expense/(benefit) related to continuing operations for the years ended
December 31, were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
Current:

Federal
State
Foreign
Deferred:
Federal
State
Foreign

Total

2015

2014

2013

$ (5,059) $83,916
(3,461)
1

(8,258)
62

$ 2,971
(13,792)
10

19,487
4,706
3

(157)
3,872
14

4,771
(13,312)
(37)

$10,941

$84,185

$(19,389)

A reconciliation of expected income tax expense/(benefit) at the federal statutory rate of 35 percent to the total
income tax expense from continuing operations follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
Federal income tax rate

Tax computed at statutory rate
Increase/(decrease) resulting from:

State income taxes
Bank owned life insurance (“BOLI”)
401(k) – employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”)
Tax-exempt interest
Non-deductible expenses
LIHTC credits and benefits, net of amortization
Other tax credits
Change in valuation allowance – DTA
Other changes in unrecognized tax benefits
Other

Total

2015
35%

2014
35%

2013
35%

$37,889

$111,381

$ 6,451

7
(4,897)
(714)
(6,507)
887
(7,239)
(2,012)
(3,875)
(1,386)
(1,212)

8,786
(6,671)
(659)
(5,798)
829
(8,075)
(1,033)
(13,168)
(1,570)
163

(2,138)
(6,646)
(568)
(5,094)
963
(3,222)
(1,284)
(4,427)
(5,106)
1,682

$10,941

$ 84,185

$(19,389)

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.

A deferred tax asset (“DTA”) or deferred tax liability (“DTL”) is recognized for the tax consequences of temporary
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities.
The tax consequence is calculated by applying enacted statutory tax rates, applicable to future years, to these
temporary differences. In order to support the recognition of the DTA, FHN’s management must believe that the
realization of the DTA is more likely than not. FHN evaluates the likelihood of realization of the DTA based on both
positive and negative evidence available at the time, including (as appropriate) scheduled reversals of DTLs,
projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies, and recent financial performance. Realization is dependent

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on generating sufficient taxable income prior to the expiration of the carryforwards attributable to the DTA. In
projecting future taxable income, FHN incorporates assumptions including the estimated amount of future state
and federal pretax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences, and the implementation of feasible and
prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future
taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates used to manage the underlying business.

As of December 31, 2015, the gross DTA is $393.4 million. The gross DTL is $93.3 million as of December 31,
2015. Management has assessed the ability to realize the gross DTA based on positive and negative evidence and
on the basis of this evaluation, a valuation allowance of $40.8 million was recorded as of December 31, 2015. As
of December 31, 2015, FHN had federal tax credit carryforwards which will expire in varying amounts between
2030 and 2035, state income tax net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards which will expire in varying amounts
between 2016 and 2035, and federal capital loss carryforwards, which will expire in 2017. As of December 31,
2015 and 2014, FHN established a valuation allowance of $.3 million and $.1 million, respectively, against its state
NOL carryforwards and $40.5 million and $44.4 million, respectively, against its capital loss carryforwards.
Management believes it is more likely than not that the benefit of the capital loss carryover to 2016 will not be
realized because there is uncertainty as to whether FHN will generate capital gains over the five year carryforward
period. The DTA after the valuation allowance is $352.6 million as of December 31, 2015. Although realization is
not assured, FHN believes that its ability to realize the net DTA is more likely than not.

Temporary differences which gave rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities on December 31, 2015
and 2014 were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Loss reserves
Employee benefits
Accrued expenses
Capital loss carryforwards
Credit carryforwards
State NOL carryforwards
Other

Gross deferred tax assets
Valuation allowance

Deferred tax assets after valuation allowance

Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
Investment in debt securities (ASC 320)
Other intangible assets
Prepaid expenses
Other

Gross deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax assets

2015

2014

$ 88,925
143,474
13,753
40,499
68,716
19,111
18,970

$100,569
136,007
31,613
44,445
39,196
15,279
24,097

393,448
(40,806)

391,206
(44,584)

$352,642

$346,622

$ 32,177
9,311
2,088
34,056
10,893
4,798

$ 22,353
9,383
11,639
30,888
9,874
1,907

93,323

86,044

$259,319

$260,578

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.

The total unrecognized tax benefits (“UTB”) at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, was $3.7 million and
$5.2 million, respectively. To the extent such unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2015 are subsequently
recognized, $2.1 million of tax benefits would impact tax expense and FHN’s effective tax rate in future periods.
On December 31, 2015, there were no tax positions included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits for which
the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility.

FHN is currently in audit in several jurisdictions. It is reasonably possible that the UTB could decrease by
$.8 million during 2016 if audits are completed and settled and if the applicable statutes of limitations expire as
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FHN recognizes interest accrued and penalties related to UTB within income tax expense. FHN had approximately
$.1 million and $.9 million accrued for the payment of interest as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014,
respectively. The total amount of interest and penalties recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income
during 2015 and 2014 was a benefit of $.8 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

The rollforward of unrecognized tax benefits is shown below:

(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2013
Increases related to prior year tax positions
Increases related to current year tax positions
Lapse of statutes

Balance at December 31, 2014

Increases related to prior year tax positions
Decreases related to prior year tax positions
Increases related to current year tax positions
Lapse of statute

Balance at December 31, 2015

$ 6,621
960
868
(3,242)

$ 5,207

913
(428)
90
(2,109)

$ 3,673

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Note 16 (cid:2) Earnings Per Share

The following table provides reconciliations of net income to net income available to common shareholders and to
net income from continuing operations available to common shareholders:

(Dollars in thousands)

Income/(loss) from continuing operations
Income/(loss) from discontinuing operations, net of tax

Net income/(loss)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

Net income/(loss) attributable to controlling interest
Preferred stock dividends

Net income/(loss) available to common shareholders

Income/(loss) from continuing operations
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Preferred stock dividends

2015

2014

2013

$97,313
-

$234,046
-

$37,821
548

97,313
11,434

85,879
6,200

234,046
11,527

222,519
6,200

38,369
11,465

26,904
5,838

$79,679

$216,319

$21,066

$97,313
11,434
6,200

$234,046
11,527
6,200

$37,821
11,465
5,838

Net income/(loss) from continuing operations available to common shareholders

$79,679

$216,319

$20,518

The components of Income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to FHN as the controlling interest holder
was $85.9 million, $222.5 million, and $26.4 million during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and
2013, respectively.

The following table provides a reconciliation of average basic common shares to average diluted common shares:

(Shares in thousands)

Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic
Effect of dilutive securities

Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted

The following tables show earnings/(loss) per common and diluted share:

Income/(loss) per share from continuing operations available to common shareholders
Income/(loss) per share available to common shareholders

Diluted income/(loss) per share from continuing operations available to common

shareholders

Diluted income/(loss) per share available to common shareholders

2015

2014

2013

234,189
2,077

234,997
1,738

237,972
1,822

236,266

236,735

239,794

2015

$0.34
$0.34

$0.34

$0.34

2014

$0.92
$0.92

$0.91

$0.91

2013

$0.09
$0.09

$0.09

$0.09

The following table presents outstanding options and other equity awards that were anti-dilutive (the exercise price
was higher than the weighted-average market price for the year and/or performance measures have not been met)
and excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share:

(Shares in thousands)

Anti-dilutive stock options
Weighted average exercise price of anti-dilutive stock options
Anti-dilutive other equity awards

2015

3,559
$24.40
98

2014

4,570
$23.46
-

2013

7,879
$21.95
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Note 17 (cid:2) Contingencies and Other Disclosures

Contingencies

Contingent Liabilities Overview

Contingent liabilities arise in the ordinary course of business. Often they are related to lawsuits, arbitration,
mediation, and other forms of litigation. Various litigation matters are threatened or pending against FHN and its
subsidiaries. Also, FHN at times receives requests for information, subpoenas, or other inquiries from federal, state,
and local regulators, from other government authorities, and from other parties concerning various matters relating
to FHN’s current or former lines of business. Certain matters of that sort are pending at this time, and FHN is
cooperating in those matters. Pending and threatened litigation matters sometimes are resolved in court or before
an arbitrator, and sometimes are settled by the parties. Regardless of the manner of resolution, frequently the most
significant changes in status of a matter occur over a short time period, often following a lengthy period of little
substantive activity. In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of these matters, particularly where
the claimants seek very large or indeterminate damages, or where the cases present novel legal theories or involve
a large number of parties, or where claims or other actions may be possible but have not been brought, FHN
cannot reasonably determine what the eventual outcome of the matters will be, what the timing of the ultimate
resolution of these matters may be, or what the eventual loss or impact related to each matter may be. FHN
establishes loss contingency liabilities for litigation matters when loss is both probable and reasonably estimable as
prescribed by applicable financial accounting guidance. If loss for a matter is probable and a range of possible loss
outcomes is the best estimate available, accounting guidance requires a liability to be established at the low end of
the range.

Based on current knowledge, and after consultation with counsel, management is of the opinion that loss
contingencies related to threatened or pending litigation matters should not have a material adverse effect on the
consolidated financial condition of FHN, but may be material to FHN’s operating results for any particular reporting
period depending, in part, on the results from that period.

Litigation – Loss Contingencies

As used in this Note, “material loss contingency matters” generally fall into at least one of the following categories:
(i) FHN has determined material loss to be probable and has established a material loss liability in accordance
with applicable financial accounting guidance, other than matters reported as having been substantially settled or
otherwise substantially resolved; (ii) FHN has determined material loss to be probable but is not reasonably able to
estimate an amount or range of material loss liability; or (iii) FHN has determined that material loss is not probable
but is reasonably possible, and that the amount or range of that reasonably possible material loss is estimable. As
defined in applicable accounting guidance, loss is reasonably possible if there is more than a remote chance of a
material loss outcome for FHN. Set forth below are disclosures for certain pending or threatened litigation matters,
including all matters mentioned in (i) or (ii) and certain matters mentioned in (iii). In addition, certain other matters
are discussed relating to FHN’s former mortgage origination and servicing businesses. In all litigation matters
discussed, unless settled or otherwise resolved, FHN believes it has meritorious defenses and intends to pursue
those defenses vigorously.

FHN reassesses the liability for litigation matters each quarter as the matters progress. At December 31, 2015, the
aggregate amount of liabilities established for all material loss contingency matters was $15.1 million. These
liabilities are separate from those discussed under the heading “Established Repurchase Liability” below.

In each material loss contingency matter, except as otherwise noted, there is a more than slight chance that any of
the following outcomes will occur: the plaintiff will substantially prevail; the defense will substantially prevail; the
plaintiff will prevail in part; or the matter will be settled by the parties. At December 31, 2015, FHN estimates that
for all material loss contingency matters, estimable reasonably possible losses in future periods in excess of
currently established liabilities could aggregate in a range from zero to approximately $108 million.

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As a result of the general uncertainties discussed above and the specific uncertainties discussed for each matter
mentioned below, it is possible that the ultimate future loss experienced by FHN for any particular matter may
materially exceed the amount, if any, of currently established liability for that matter. That possibility exists both for
matters included in the estimated reasonably possible loss (“RPL”) range mentioned above and for matters not
included in that range.

Certain Matters Included in Reasonably Possible Loss Range

Debit Transaction Sequencing Litigation Matter. FTBNA is a defendant in a putative class action lawsuit
concerning overdraft fees charged in connection with debit card transactions. A key claim is that the method
used to order or sequence the transactions posted each day was improper. The case is styled as Hawkins v.
First Tennessee Bank National Association, before the Circuit Court for Shelby County, Tennessee, Case
No. CT-004085-11. The plaintiff seeks actual damages of at least $5 million, unspecified restitution of fees
charged, and unspecified punitive damages, among other things. FHN’s estimate of RPL for this matter is
subject to significant uncertainties regarding: whether a class will be certified and, if so, the definition of the
class; claims as to which no dollar amount is specified; the potential remedies that might be available or
awarded; and the ultimate outcome of potentially significant motions.

RPL-Included First Horizon Branded Mortgage Securitization Litigation Matters. FHN, along with multiple co-
defendants, is defending lawsuits brought by investors which claim that the offering documents under which
certificates relating to First Horizon branded securitizations (“FH proprietary securitizations”) were sold to them
were materially deficient. FHN can estimate reasonably possible loss for two of those matters: (1) Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) as receiver for Colonial Bank, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle
District of Alabama (Case No. CV-12-791-WKW-WC); and (2) FDIC as receiver for Colonial Bank, in the U.S.
District Court for the Southern District of New York (Case No. 12 Civ. 6166 (LLS)(MHD)). The plaintiff in those
suits claims to have purchased (and later sold) certificates in a number of separate FH proprietary
securitizations and demands that FHN answer in damages and pay prejudgment interest, among several
remedies sought. The RPL estimates for these matters are subject to significant uncertainties regarding: the
dollar amounts claimed; the potential remedies that might be available or awarded; the outcome of any
settlement discussions; the ultimate outcome of potentially significant motions; the availability of significantly
dispositive defenses; and the incomplete status of the discovery process.

Litigation – Gain Contingencies

In second quarter 2015 FHN reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Office of
the Inspector General for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) to settle potential claims
related to FHN’s underwriting and origination of loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”).
Under that agreement FHN paid $212.5 million. FHN believes that certain insurance policies, having an aggregate
policy limit of $75 million, provide coverage for FHN’s losses and related costs. The insurers have denied and/or
reserved rights to deny coverage. FHN has brought suit against the insurers to enforce the policies under
Tennessee law. In connection with this litigation the previously recognized expenses associated with the settled
matter may be recouped in part. Under applicable financial accounting guidance FHN has determined that
although material gain from this litigation is not probable there is more than a slight chance of a material gain
outcome for FHN. FHN cannot determine a probable outcome that may result from this matter because of the
uncertainty of the potential outcomes of the legal proceedings and also due to significant uncertainties regarding:
legal interpretation of the relevant contracts; potential remedies that might be available or awarded; the ultimate
effect of counterclaims asserted by the defendants; and lack of discovery.

First Horizon Branded Mortgage Securitization Litigation Matters

Prior to September 2008 FHN originated and sold home loan products through various channels and conducted its
servicing business under the First Horizon Home Loans and First Tennessee Mortgage Servicing brands. Those

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sales channels included the securitization of loans into pools held by trustees and the sale of the resulting
securities, sometimes called “certificates,” to investors. These activities are discussed in more detail below under
the heading “Legacy Home Loan Sales and Servicing.”

As mentioned above, FHN is directly defending two lawsuits which claim that the offering documents under which
certificates relating to FH proprietary securitizations were sold were materially deficient. Underwriters are co-
defendants and have demanded, under provisions in the applicable underwriting agreements, that FHN indemnify
them for their expenses and any losses they may incur. In addition, FHN has received indemnity demands from
underwriters in certain other suits as to which investors claim to have purchased certificates in FH proprietary
securitizations but as to which FHN has not been named a defendant.

For the two pending lawsuits FHN is able to estimate RPL, as mentioned above. For the indemnity claims FHN is
unable to estimate an RPL range due to significant uncertainties regarding: claims as to which the claimant
specifies no dollar amount; the potential remedies that might be available or awarded; the availability of significantly
dispositive defenses such as statutes of limitations or repose; the outcome of potentially dispositive early-stage
motions such as motions to dismiss; the incomplete status of the discovery process; the lack of a precise
statement of damages; and lack of precedent claims.

Plaintiffs in the pending lawsuits claim to have purchased a total of $145.7 million of certificates and the purchase
prices of the certificates subject to the indemnification requests total $512.4 million.

Legacy Home Loan Sales and Servicing

Overview

Prior to September 2008, as a means to provide liquidity for its legacy mortgage banking business, FHN originated
loans through its legacy mortgage business, primarily first lien home loans, with the intention of selling them. Sales
typically were effected either as non-recourse whole-loan sales or through non-recourse proprietary securitizations.
Conventional conforming single-family residential mortgage loans were sold predominantly to two government-
sponsored entities (“GSEs”): the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae,” “Fannie,” or “FNMA”), and
the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac,” “Freddie,” or “FHLMC”). Federally insured or
guaranteed whole-loans were pooled, and payments to investors were guaranteed through the Government National
Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae,” “Ginnie,” or “GNMA”). Collectively, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie
Mae are referred to as the “Agencies.” Many mortgage loan originations, especially those “nonconforming”
mortgage loans that did not meet criteria for whole-loan sales to the GSEs or insurance through Ginnie Mae, were
sold to investors, or certificate-holders, predominantly through First Horizon (“FH”) branded proprietary
securitizations but also, to a lesser extent, through whole-loan sales to private non-Agency purchasers. In addition,
FHN originated and sold HELOCs and second lien mortgages through whole-loan sales to private purchasers and,
to a lesser extent, through FH proprietary securitizations.

On August 31, 2008 FHN sold its national mortgage origination and servicing platforms along with a portion of its
servicing assets and obligations. This is sometimes referred to as the “2008 sale,” the “2008 divestiture,” the
“platform sale,” or other similar terms. FHN contracted to have its remaining servicing obligations sub-serviced.
Since the 2008 platform sale FHN has sold substantially all remaining servicing assets and obligations.

FHN also sold certain Agency mortgage loans with full recourse under agreements to repurchase the loans upon
default, and originated or underwrote mortgage loans under the FHA insurance program or the Veteran’s
Administration (“VA”) guaranty program. After the 2008 sale these lending activities continued but were
substantially curtailed.

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Agency Whole-Loan Sales

Even though Agency loans were sold without recourse for credit loss, FHN may be obligated either to repurchase a
loan for the unpaid principal balance (“UPB”) or to make the purchaser whole for the economic loss incurred if
FHN breached representations or warranties made by FHN to the purchaser at the time of the sale. Such
representations and warranties typically covered both substantive and process matters, such as the existence and
sufficiency of file documentation and the absence of fraud by borrowers or other third parties such as appraisers.
For several years Agencies, especially the GSEs, reviewed loans and demanded repurchase.

In 2013 and 2014 FHN entered into definitive resolution agreements (DRAs”) with the two GSEs. Each DRA
resolved certain repurchase obligations associated with loans originated from 2000 to 2008 excluding certain loans.
Under each DRA, FHN remains responsible for repurchase obligations related to certain excluded defects (such as
title defects and violations of the GSE’s Charter Act) and FHN continues to have loan repurchase or monetary
compensation obligations under the DRAs related to private mortgage insurance rescissions, cancellations, and
denials (with certain exceptions). FHN’s repurchase liability as of December 31, 2015 contemplates, among other
things, estimates of FHN’s repurchase exposure related to loans excluded from the DRAs and estimates of FHN’s
repurchase exposure related to certain other whole-loan sales. See “Other Whole-Loan Sales” and “Established
Repurchase Liability” below for additional information.

Other Whole-Loan Sales

Prior to the 2008 divestiture FHN sold first lien mortgage loans through whole-loan sales to non-Agency
purchasers. FHN made contractual representations and warranties to the purchasers similar to those made to
Agency purchasers. As of December 31, 2015, 45 percent of repurchase/make-whole claims in the loan
repurchase pipeline relate to other whole-loan sales. These claims are included in FHN’s liability methodology and
the assessment of the adequacy of the repurchase and foreclosure liability.

Many of these loans were included by the purchasers in their own securitizations, not using the First Horizon
brand. FHN’s contractual representations and warranties to these loan purchasers generally included repurchase
and indemnity covenants for losses and expenses applicable to the securitization caused by FHN’s breach.
Currently the following categories of legal actions are pending which involve FHN and non-Agency whole-loan sales:
(i) FHN has received indemnification requests from purchasers of loans or their assignees in cases where FHN is
not a defendant; (ii) FHN has received subpoenas seeking loan reviews in cases where FHN is not a defendant;
(iii) FHN has received repurchase or make-whole demands from purchasers or their assignees; and (iv) FHN is a
defendant in certain legal actions involving FHN-originated loans. In some cases the loans to be reviewed, or which
otherwise are at issue, have not been identified specifically. Assignees can include securitizers or securitization
trustees, among others. A loan is included in the loan repurchase pipeline only when an identifiable demand for
repurchase has been made outside of active litigation.

At December 31, 2015, FHN’s repurchase and foreclosure liability included certain known exposure from other
whole-loan sales.

First Horizon Branded Proprietary Mortgage Securitizations

Before 2008 FHN originated and sold certain non-agency, nonconforming mortgage loans, consisting of Jumbo and
Alternative-A first lien mortgage loans, to private investors through proprietary securitization trusts under the FH
brand. Securitized loans generally were sold indirectly to investors as interests, commonly known as certificates, in
the trusts. The certificates were sold to a variety of investors, including GSEs in some cases, through securities
offerings under a prospectus or other offering documents. In most cases, the certificates were tiered into different
risk classes, with junior classes exposed to trust losses first and senior classes exposed after junior classes were
exhausted. Through third quarter 2013, FHN continued to service substantially all of the remaining loans sold
through FH proprietary securitizations. In 2013 and 2014 FHN sold and transferred substantially all such servicing
rights and obligations.

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FHN made representations and warranties to the securitization trustee for the benefit of investors, and made
covenants with the trustee related to servicing and other matters concerning the loans or securitizations. FHN’s
trustee is a defendant in a lawsuit in which the plaintiffs have asserted that the trustee has duties under federal
law to review loans and otherwise act against FHN outside of the duties specified in the applicable trust
documents. At December 31, 2015: the repurchase pipeline contained no loan repurchase request from the
trustee related to FH proprietary first lien securitizations; FHN was not a defendant in the lawsuit brought against
the trustee; FHN’s trustee had made no claims against FHN; and, no litigation by the trustee was pending against
FHN.

Interests in securitized loans were sold as securities under prospectuses or other offering documents subject to the
disclosure requirements of applicable federal and state securities laws. An investor could pursue (and in some
cases is pursuing) a claim alleging that the prospectus or other disclosure documents were deficient by containing
materially false or misleading information or by omitting material information. FHN believes a new federal securities
law claim cannot be brought at this time due to the running of applicable limitation periods, but other claims might
still be possible. Claims of this sort are resolved in a litigation context, unlike FHN’s GSE repurchase experience.
FHN’s analysis of loss content and establishment of appropriate liabilities in these cases follow principles and
practices associated with litigation matters as discussed above; that process does not involve the loan repurchase
pipeline and loan repurchase liability.

Other Government Entity Loan Reviews

Certain government entities acting on behalf of several purchasers of FH proprietary and other securitizations have
subpoenaed information from FHN and others. These include the FDIC (on behalf of certain failed banks) and the
FHLBs of San Francisco, Atlanta, and Seattle, among others. Collectively, the subpoenas seek information
concerning: a number of FH proprietary securitizations and/or underlying loan originations; and originations of
certain other whole loans sold which, in many cases, were included by the purchaser in its own securitizations.
See “Other Whole-Loan Sales” above for additional information concerning loans originated and sold by FHN that
were included in other securitizations. Some subpoenas fail to identify the specific investments made or loans at
issue. Moreover, FHN has limited information regarding at least some of the loans under review. The FDIC
subpoenas partially overlap with the ongoing litigation matters mentioned above under “Litigation – Loss
Contingencies.” Unless and until a review becomes an identifiable repurchase claim, the associated loans are not
considered part of the repurchase pipeline.

Private Mortgage Insurance

Private mortgage insurance (“MI”) was required by GSE rules for certain of the loans sold to GSEs and was also
provided for certain of the loans that were securitized. MI generally was provided for the first lien loans sold or
securitized having a loan-to-value ratio at origination of greater than 80 percent. Although unresolved MI
cancellation notices related to GSE-owned loans are not formal repurchase requests, FHN includes these in the
active repurchase request pipeline to the extent they relate to securitized loans or are excluded from the DRA
settlements with the GSEs mentioned above. FHN tracks and monitors MI cancellation notices received when
assessing the overall adequacy of FHN’s repurchase liability.

Established Repurchase Liability

Based on currently available information and experience to date, FHN has evaluated its loan repurchase exposure
and has accrued for losses of $115.6 million and $120.1 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively,
including a smaller amount related to equity-lending junior lien loan sales. FHN used all available information to
estimate losses related to potential repurchase obligations not included in the DRAs including future MI rescissions,
prior bulk servicing sales where FHN is no longer the directly responsible party but still has repurchase obligations,
and obligations related to certain other loan sales, including repurchase obligations related to non-GSE loan sales.
Additionally, FHN continues to monitor claims included in the active pipeline, historical repurchase rates, and loss

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severities. Accrued liabilities for FHN’s estimate of these obligations are reflected in Other liabilities on the
Consolidated Statements of Condition. Charges to increase the liability are included within Repurchase and
foreclosure provision on the Consolidated Statements of Income. The estimates are based upon currently available
information and fact patterns that exist as of the balance sheet dates and could be subject to future changes.
Changes to any one of these factors could significantly impact the estimate of FHN’s liability.

Servicing and Foreclosure Exposures

After the 2008 platform sale a substantial portion of FHN’s first lien portfolio was serviced through subservicing
arrangements. FHN’s servicing activities, including foreclosure and loss mitigation practices, initially were
outsourced through a subservicing arrangement (the “2008 subservicing agreement”) with the platform buyer (the
“2008 subservicer”). FHN entered into a replacement agreement in 2011 with a new subservicer (the “2011
subservicer”). In fourth quarter 2013 and first quarter 2014, FHN sold substantially all remaining servicing to the
2011 subservicer. Servicing still retained by FHN continues to be subserviced by the 2011 subservicer.

FHN is subject to losses in its current and former loan servicing portfolio due to loan foreclosures. Foreclosure
exposure arises from certain government agency agreements, as well as agreements with MI insurers, which limit
the agency’s repayment guarantees on foreclosed loans and allow compensatory fees and penalties and
curtailments of claims for violations of agreements or insurance policies, resulting in losses to the servicer.
Foreclosure exposure also includes real estate costs, marketing costs, and costs to maintain properties.

In 2011 regulators entered into consent decrees with several institutions, including FHN’s 2008 subservicer,
requiring comprehensive revision of loan modification and foreclosure processes and remediation for certain
borrowers. In 2012 a settlement agreement with the OCC replaced the consent decree for the 2008 subservicer.

Under FHN’s 2008 subservicing agreement, the 2008 subservicer had the contractual right to follow FHN’s prior
servicing practices as they existed early in 2008 until the 2008 subservicer became aware that such practices did
not comply with applicable servicing requirements, subject to the subservicer’s obligation to follow accepted
servicing practices, applicable law, and new requirements, including evolving interpretations of such practices, law
and requirements. In the event of a dispute such as that described below between FHN and the 2008 subservicer
over any liabilities for the subservicer’s servicing and management of foreclosure or loss mitigation processes, FHN
cannot predict the loss that may be incurred.

FHN’s 2008 subservicer has presented invoices and made demands under the 2008 subservicing agreement that
FHN pay certain costs related to tax service contracts, miscellaneous transfer costs, servicing timeline penalties,
compensatory damages, and curtailments charged by GSEs and a government agency prior to FHN’s transfer of
subservicing to its 2011 subservicer in the amount of $8.6 million. The 2008 subservicer also is seeking
reimbursement from FHN for expenditures the 2008 subservicer has incurred or anticipates it will incur under the
consent decree and supervisory guidance relating to foreclosure review (collectively, “foreclosure review
expenditures”). The foreclosure review expenditures for which the 2008 subservicer has sought reimbursement
total $34.9 million. Although the most recent request was made in 2012, additional reimbursement requests might
be made. FHN disagrees with the 2008 subservicer’s position and has made no reimbursements. In the event that
the 2008 subservicer pursues its position through litigation, FHN believes it has meritorious defenses and intends
to defend itself vigorously. FHN also believes that certain amounts billed to FHN by agencies for penalties and
curtailments on claims by MI insurers for actions by the 2008 subservicer prior to the 2011 subservicing transfer
but billed after that date are owed by the 2008 subservicer. This disagreement has the potential to result in
litigation and, in any such future litigation, the claim against FHN may be substantial.

Other Disclosures – Visa Matters

FHN is a member of the Visa USA network. In October 2007, the Visa organization of affiliated entities completed
a series of global restructuring transactions to combine its affiliated operating companies, including Visa USA,
under a single holding company, Visa Inc. (“Visa”). Upon completion of the reorganization, the members of the

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Visa USA network remained contingently liable for certain Visa litigation matters (the “Covered Litigation”). Based
on its proportionate membership share of Visa USA, FHN recognized a contingent liability in fourth quarter 2007
related to this contingent obligation. In March 2008, Visa completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) and funded
an escrow account from its IPO proceeds to be used to make payments related to the Visa litigation matters. FHN
received approximately 2.4 million Class B shares in conjunction with Visa’s IPO.

Conversion of these shares into Class A shares of Visa and, with limited exceptions, transfer of these shares is
restricted until the final resolution of the covered litigation. In conjunction with the prior sales of Visa Class B
shares in December 2010 and September 2011, FHN and the purchasers entered into derivative transactions
whereby FHN will make, or receive, cash payments whenever the conversion ratio of the Visa Class B shares into
Visa Class A shares is adjusted. The conversion ratio is adjusted when Visa deposits funds into the escrow account
to cover certain litigation.

In July 2012, Visa and MasterCard announced a joint settlement (the “Settlement”) related to the Payment Card
Interchange matter, one of the Covered Litigation matters. Based on the amount of the Settlement attributable to
Visa and an assessment of FHN’s contingent liability accrued for Visa litigation matters, the Settlement did not
have a material impact on FHN. In September 2014, Visa funded $450 million into the escrow account, and as a
result FHN made a payment to the derivative counterparty of $2.4 million in October 2014. As of December 31,
2015, the conversion ratio is 165 percent reflecting the Visa stock split in March 2015, and the contingent liability
is $.8 million. Future funding of the escrow would dilute this exchange rate by an amount that is not determinable
at present.

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the derivative liabilities were $4.8 million and $5.2 million, respectively.

FHN now holds approximately 1.1 million Visa Class B shares. FHN’s Visa shares are not considered to be
marketable and therefore are included in the Consolidated Statements of Condition at their historical cost of $0.
The Settlement has been approved by the court but that approval has been appealed by certain of the plaintiffs
and a hearing was conducted in September 2015 but the court has not issued its decision. Accordingly, the
outcome of this matter remains uncertain. Additionally, other Covered Litigation matters are also pending judicial
resolution, including new matters filed by class members who opted-out of the Settlement. So long as any Covered
Litigation matter remains pending, FHN’s ability to transfer its Visa holdings continues to be restricted.

Other Disclosures – Indemnification Agreements and Guarantees

In the ordinary course of business, FHN enters into indemnification agreements for legal proceedings against its
directors and officers and standard representations and warranties for underwriting agreements, merger and
acquisition agreements, loan sales, contractual commitments, and various other business transactions or
arrangements. The extent of FHN’s obligations under these agreements depends upon the occurrence of future
events; therefore, it is not possible to estimate a maximum potential amount of payouts that could be required with
such agreements.

Note 18 (cid:2) Pension, Savings, and Other Employee Benefits

Pension plan. FHN sponsors a noncontributory, qualified defined benefit pension plan to employees hired or re-
hired on or before September 1, 2007. Pension benefits are based on years of service, average compensation near
retirement or other termination, and estimated social security benefits at age 65. Benefits under the plan are
“frozen” so that years of service and compensation changes after 2012 do not affect the benefit owed. The
contributions are based upon actuarially determined amounts necessary to fund the total benefit obligation. FHN
did not make any contributions to the qualified pension plan in 2015. Future decisions to contribute to the plan
will be based upon pension funding requirements under the Pension Protection Act, the maximum amount
deductible under the Internal Revenue Code, and the actual performance of plan assets. Management is evaluating
whether a contribution to the qualified pension plan will be made in 2016.

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FHN also maintains non-qualified plans including a supplemental retirement plan that covers certain employees
whose benefits under the qualified pension plan have been limited by tax rules. These other non-qualified plans
are unfunded, and contributions to these plans cover all benefits paid under the non-qualified plans. Payments
made under the non-qualified plans were $4.9 million for 2015. FHN anticipates making benefit payments under
the non-qualified plans of $5.2 million in 2016.

Savings plan. FHN provides all qualifying full-time employees with the opportunity to participate in the FHN tax
qualified 401(k) savings plan. The qualified plan allows employees to defer receipt of earned salary, up to tax law
limits, on a tax-advantaged basis. Accounts, which are held in trust, may be invested in a wide range of mutual
funds and in FHN common stock. Up to tax law limits, FHN provides a 100 percent match for the first 6 percent
of salary deferred, with company match contributions invested according to a participant’s current investment
elections. The savings plan also allows employees to invest in a non-leveraged employee stock ownership plan
(“ESOP”). Cash dividends on shares held by the ESOP are charged to retained earnings and the shares are
considered outstanding in computing earnings per share. The number of allocated shares held by the ESOP totaled
8,886,544 on December 31, 2015. Through a non-qualified savings restoration plan, FHN provides a restorative
benefit to certain highly-compensated employees who participate in the savings plan and whose contribution
elections are capped by tax limitations.

FHN also provides “flexible dollars” to assist employees with the cost of annual benefits and/or allow the employee
to contribute to his or her qualified savings plan. These “flexible dollars” are pre-tax contributions and are based
upon the employees’ years of service and qualified compensation. Contributions made by FHN through the flexible
benefits plan and the company matches were $20.8 million for 2015 and $20.4 million for 2014 and 2013.

Other employee benefits. FHN provides postretirement life insurance benefits to certain employees and also
provides postretirement medical insurance benefits to retirement-eligible employees. The postretirement medical
plan is contributory with FHN contributing a fixed amount for certain participants. FHN’s postretirement benefits
include certain prescription drug benefits. In third quarter 2015, FHN notified participants of revisions to the retiree
medical plan effective January 1, 2016. In conjunction with this action, FHN recognized an $8.3 million
curtailment gain in third quarter 2015. FHN also recognized a $1.0 million reduction in the plans’ projected benefit
obligation and a $5.3 million tax affected adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income.

Actuarial assumptions. FHN’s process for developing the long-term expected rate of return of pension plan assets is
based on capital market exposure as the source of investment portfolio returns. Capital market exposure refers to
the plan’s broad allocation of its assets to asset classes, such as large cap equity and fixed income. FHN also
considers expectations for inflation, real interest rates, and various risk premiums based primarily on the historical
risk premium for each asset class. The expected return is based upon a thirty year time horizon. Consequently,
FHN selected a 6.00 percent assumption for 2016 for the defined benefit pension plan and a 2.10 percent
assumption for postretirement medical plan assets dedicated to employees who retired prior to January 1, 1993.
FHN selected a 6.15 percent assumption for postretirement medical plan assets dedicated to employees who
retired after January 1, 1993.

The discount rates for the three years ended 2015 for pension and other benefits were determined by using a
hypothetical AA yield curve represented by a series of annualized individual discount rates from one-half to thirty
years. The discount rates are selected based upon data specific to FHN’s plans and employee population. The
bonds used to create the hypothetical yield curve were subjected to several requirements to ensure that the
resulting rates were representative of the bonds that would be selected by management to fulfill the company’s
funding obligations. In addition to the AA rating, only non-callable bonds were included. Each bond issue was
required to have at least $250 million par outstanding so that each issue was sufficiently marketable. Finally,
bonds more than two standard deviations from the average yield were removed. When selecting the discount rate,
FHN matches the duration of high quality bonds with the duration of the obligations of the plan as of the
measurement date. High quality corporate bonds experienced increasing yields in 2015 resulting in a discount rate
higher than 2014 and therefore a lower benefit obligation. For all years presented, the measurement date of the
benefit obligations and net periodic benefit costs was December 31.

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The actuarial assumptions used in the defined benefit pension plan and other employee benefit plans were as
follows:

Benefit Obligations

Net Periodic Benefit Cost

2015

2014

2013

2015

2014

2013

Discount rate
Qualified pension
Nonqualified pension
Other nonqualified pension
Postretirement benefits

Expected long-term rate of

return

Qualified pension/

4.68%
4.33%
3.57%
3.76% - 4.87%

4.30%
4.00%
3.35%

4.30%
4.00%
3.35%
3.45% - 4.45% 4.10% - 5.35% 3.45% - 4.45% 4.10% - 5.35% 3.80% - 4.55%

5.15%
4.70%
4.05%

5.15%
4.70%
4.05%

4.35%
3.85%
3.20%

postretirement benefits

6.00%

5.85%

6.60%

5.85%

6.60%

6.05%

Postretirement benefit

(retirees post
January 1, 1993)
Postretirement benefit
(retirees prior to
January 1, 1993)

6.15%

6.35%

6.95%

6.35%

6.95%

6.05%

2.10%

2.30%

2.85%

2.30%

2.85%

3.93%

In 2014, the Society of Actuaries published updated life expectancy tables based upon a study of recent non-
governmental pension plan experience in the United States. These new tables reflect the increased longevity of
pension plan participants as well as projected future improvements in life expectancy in comparison to prior life
expectancy tables. FHN included the newly released tables within the annual re-measurement of its pension and
postretirement plan calculations beginning in 2014. Consideration of the new life expectancy tables resulted in an
8 percent increase of the projected benefit obligations for FHN’s pension plans in 2014 compared to the use of
the former tables.

The rate of compensation increase previously had a significant effect on the actuarial assumptions used for the
defined benefit pension plan. However, given the pension plan freeze as of December 31, 2012, the rate of
compensation increase no longer applies to the qualified pension plan.

The health care cost trend rate assumption previously had a significant effect on the amounts reported. However,
given the change to a defined contribution subsidy model for postretirement medical insurance benefits, a one-
percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have no impact on the reported service
and interest cost components or the postretirement benefit obligation at the end of the plan year since the annual
rate of increase in health care costs was no longer included in the actuarial assumptions for that plan for the 2015
and 2014 measurements.

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The components of net periodic benefit cost for the plan years 2015, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service cost/(credit)
Actuarial (gain)/loss

Net periodic benefit cost

ASC 715 settlement expense (a)
ASC 715 curtailment (income) (b)
ASC 715 special termination benefits (c)

Total Pension Benefits

Other Benefits

2015

2014

2013

2015

2014

2013

$

40
36,424
(37,516)

$

56
34,915
(40,093)

$

63
32,361
(34,946)

$

146
1,413
(956)

$

207
1,754
(1,025)

$ 460
2,033
(816)

333
10,103

9,384

-
-
-

346
6,898

2,122

-
-
1,009

353
9,832

(830)
(1,014)

(1,163)
(1,006)

(299)
(171)

7,663

(1,241)

(1,233)

1,207

370
-
-

-
(8,283)
-

-
-
-

-
-
-

Total periodic benefit costs

$ 9,384

$ 3,131

$ 8,033

$(9,524) $(1,233) $1,207

(a) In 2013, lump sum payments under the supplemental retirement plan triggered settlement accounting. In accordance with its practice, FHN

performed a remeasurement of the plan in conjunction with the settlement and realized an ASC 715 settlement expense.

(b) In 2015, an announced revision to the retiree medical plan triggered curtailment accounting. In accordance with its practice, FHN

performed a remeasurement of the plan in conjunction with the curtailment and realized a curtailment gain.

(c) In 2014, a one-time special termination benefits charge was recognized related to recalculation of a participant’s benefit under a non-

qualified plan upon retirement.

The long-term expected rate of return is applied to the market-related value of plan assets in determining the
expected return on plan assets. FHN determines the market-related value of plan assets using a calculated value
that recognizes changes in the fair value of plan assets over five years, as permitted by GAAP.

In 2016, FHN is changing its methodology for the calculation of interest cost for its applicable employee benefit
plans. Prior to 2016 FHN utilized a weighted average discount rate to determine interest cost, which is the same
discount rate used to calculate the projected benefit obligation. Starting in 2016, FHN is adopting a spot rate
approach which applies duration-specific rates from the full yield curve to estimate future benefit payments for the
determination of interest cost. This change in accounting estimate is expected to reduce interest cost across all
plans by $5.8 million in 2016.

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The following tables set forth the plans’ benefit obligations and plan assets for 2015 and 2014:

(Dollars in thousands)

Change in Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation, beginning of year
Service cost
Interest cost
Actuarial (gain)/loss
Actual benefits paid
Gain due to curtailment
Special termination benefits

Benefit obligation, end of year

Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Employer contributions
Actual benefits paid – settlement payments
Actual benefits paid – other payments

Total Pension Benefits

Other Benefits

2015

2014

2015

2014

$ 859,853
40
36,424
(49,919)
(29,869)
-
-

$ 693,716
56
34,915
157,619
(27,462)
-
1,009

$ 35,328
146
1,413
(2,393)
(1,057)
(271)
-

$ 38,464
207
1,754
(3,293)
(1,804)
-
-

$ 816,529

$ 859,853

$ 33,166

$ 35,328

$ 695,549
(31,699)
4,188
-
(29,869)

$ 640,605
78,491
3,915
-
(27,462)

$ 16,639
(169)
715
(1,057)
-

$ 16,360
973
1,110
(1,804)
-

Fair value of plan assets, end of year

$ 638,169

$ 695,549

$ 16,128

$ 16,639

Funded status of the plans

$(178,360)

$(164,304)

$(17,038)

$(18,689)

Amounts Recognized in the Statements of Financial Condition
Other assets
Other liabilities

$

-
(178,360)

$

-
(164,304)

$ 12,679
(29,717)

$ 11,882
(30,571)

Net asset/(liability) at end of year

$(178,360)

$(164,304)

$(17,038)

$(18,689)

The qualified and nonqualified pension plans were underfunded as of December 31, 2015, by $132.6 million, and
$45.8 million, respectively. At year-end 2014, the qualified and nonqualified pension plans were underfunded by
$114.3 million, and $50.0 million, respectively. Because of the pension freeze as of the end of 2012, the pension
benefit obligation and the accumulated benefit obligation are the same as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. The
projected benefit obligation and the accumulated benefit obligation for the qualified pension plan exceeded all
corresponding plan assets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

Unrecognized transition assets and obligations, unrecognized actuarial gains and losses, and unrecognized prior
service costs and credits are recognized as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Balances
reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income on a pre-tax basis for the years ended December 31, 2015
and 2014 consist of:

(Dollars in thousands)

Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Prior service cost/(credit)
Net actuarial (gain)/loss

Total

142

Total Pension Benefits

Other Benefits

2015

2014

2015

2014

$

248
363,457

$

581
354,264

$

265
(10,918)

$ (8,577)
(10,664)

$363,705

$354,845

$(10,653)

$(19,241)

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The pre-tax amounts recognized in other comprehensive income during 2015 and 2014 were as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

Changes in plan assets and benefit obligation recognized in other

comprehensive income

Net actuarial (gain)/loss arising during measurement period
Items amortized during the measurement period:

Prior service credit/(cost)
Net actuarial gain/(loss)

Total Pension Benefits

Other Benefits

2015

2014

2015

2014

$ 19,296

$119,217

$(1,268)

$(3,241)

(333)
(10,103)

(346)
(6,898)

8,842
1,014

1,163
1,006

Total recognized in other comprehensive income

$ 8,860

$111,973

$ 8,588

$(1,072)

FHN utilizes the minimum amortization method in determining the amount of actuarial gains or losses to include in
plan expense. Under this approach, the net deferred actuarial gain or loss that exceeds a threshold is amortized
over the average remaining service period of active plan participants. The threshold is measured as the greater of:
10 percent of a plan’s projected benefit obligation as of the beginning of the year or 10 percent of the market
related value of plan assets as of the beginning of the year. FHN amortizes actuarial gains and losses using the
estimated average remaining life expectancy of the remaining participants since all participants are considered
inactive due to the freeze.

The estimated net actuarial (gain)/loss, prior service cost/(credit), and transition (asset)/obligation for the plan that
will amortize from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost during the following
fiscal year are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

Prior service cost/(credit)
Net actuarial (gain)/loss

Total Pension Benefits

Other Benefits

2015

$ 197
8,271

2014

$ 332
9,582

2015

$ 170
(930)

2014

$(1,163)
(976)

FHN does not expect any defined benefit pension plan’s and other employee benefit plan’s assets to be returned
to FHN in 2016.

The following table provides detail on expected benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as
appropriate:

(Dollars in thousands)

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021-2025

Pension
Benefits

$ 32,341
34,462
36,622
38,690
41,122
230,231

Other
Benefits

$1,405
1,448
1,497
1,549
1,607
8,964

Plan assets. FHN’s overall investment goal is to create, over the life of the pension plan and retiree medical plan,
an adequate pool of sufficiently liquid assets to support the pension benefit obligations to participants, retirees, and
beneficiaries, as well as to partially support the medical obligations to retirees and beneficiaries. Thus, the pension
plan and retiree medical plan seek to achieve a high level of investment return consistent with a prudent level of
portfolio risk.

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FHN has adopted an investment strategy that reduces equities and increases long duration fixed income allocations
over time with the intention of reducing volatility of funded status and pension costs. Plan assets will be shifted
from equities to fixed income securities when certain funded status thresholds are met in the future. At
December 31, 2015 and 2014, the target allocation to equities was 32 percent and the target allocation to fixed
income and cash equivalents was 68 percent. Equity securities, most of which are included in common and
collective funds, primarily include investments in large capital and small capital companies located in the U.S., as
well as international equity securities in developed and emerging markets. Fixed income securities include U.S.
treasuries, corporate bonds of companies from diversified industries, municipal bonds, and foreign bonds. Fixed
income investments generally have long durations consistent with the estimated pension liabilities of FHN. Retiree
medical funds are kept in short-term investments, primarily money market funds and mutual funds. On December
31, 2015 and 2014, FHN did not have any significant concentrations of risk within the plan assets related to the
pension plan or the retiree medical plan.

The fair value of FHN’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014, by asset category classified using
the Fair Value measurement hierarchy is shown in the table below. See Note 24 – Fair Value of Assets and
Liabilities for more details about Fair Value measurements.

(Dollars in thousands)

Cash equivalents and money market funds
Equity securities:

U.S. mid capital
Fixed income securities:
U.S. treasuries
Corporate, municipal and foreign bonds

Common and collective funds:

Fixed income
U.S. large capital
U.S. small capital
International

Total

(Dollars in thousands)

Cash equivalents and money market funds
Equity securities:

U.S. mid capital
Fixed income securities:
U.S. treasuries
Corporate, municipal and foreign bonds

Common and collective funds:

Fixed income
U.S. large capital
U.S. small capital
International

Total

Level 1

$ 8,527

11,509

-
-

-
-
-
-

Level 1

$ 5,817

10,803

-
-

-
-
-
-

$20,036

$618,133

$

December 31, 2014

Level 2

Level 3

Total

December 31, 2015

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$

$

-

-

9,534
197,089

214,933
101,867
39,744
54,966

$

$

-

-

3,684
230,808

231,666
119,234
39,449
54,088

-

-

-
-

-
-
-
-

-

$

8,527

11,509

9,534
197,089

214,933
101,867
39,744
54,966

$638,169

-

-

-
-

-
-
-
-

-

$

5,817

10,803

3,684
230,808

231,666
119,234
39,449
54,088

$695,549

$16,620

$678,929

$

Any shortfall of investment performance compared to investment objectives should be explainable in terms of
general economic and capital market conditions. The Retirement Investment Committee, comprised of senior
managers within the organization, meets regularly to review asset performance and potential portfolio rebalancing.
Rebalancing of pension assets is based upon a de-risking glide path as well as liquidity needs for plan benefits.
Rebalancing occurs on a quarterly basis or as improvements in funded status merit changes to the targeted

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allocations, as defined in the de-risking glide path. The Committee also periodically reviews other elements of risk
for its pension investment program, including the organization’s ability to assume pension investment risk.

The fair value of FHN’s retiree medical plan assets at December 31, 2015 and 2014 by asset category are as
follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

Cash equivalents and money market funds
Mutual funds:

Equity mutual funds
Fixed income mutual funds

Total

(Dollars in thousands)

Cash equivalents and money market funds
Mutual funds:

Equity mutual funds
Fixed income mutual funds

Total

Level 1

$

365

9,562
6,201

$16,128

Level 1

$

425

9,627
6,587

$16,639

December 31, 2015

Level 2

Level 3

$

$

-

-
-

-

$

$

-

-
-

-

December 31, 2014

Level 2

Level 3

$

$

-

-
-

-

$

$

-

-
-

-

Total

$

365

9,562
6,201

$16,128

Total

$

425

9,627
6,587

$16,639

The number of shares of FHN common stock held by the qualified pension plan was 792,607 for 2015 and 2014.

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Note 19 (cid:2) Stock Option, Restricted Stock Incentive, and Dividend Reinvestment Plans

Equity compensation plans
FHN currently has one plan, its shareholder-approved Equity Compensation Plan (“ECP”), which authorizes the
grant of new stock-based awards to employees and directors. Most awards outstanding at year end were granted
under the ECP, though older stock options and certain deferred stock units remain outstanding under several plans
which no longer are active. The ECP authorizes a broad range of award types, including restricted shares, stock
units, and stock options. Stock units may be paid in shares or cash, depending upon the terms of the award. The
ECP also authorizes the grant of stock appreciation rights, though no such grants have been made. Awards
generally have service-vesting conditions, meaning that the employee must remain employed by FHN for certain
periods in order for the award to vest. Some outstanding awards also have performance conditions, and one
outstanding award has performance conditions associated with FHN’s stock price. FHN operates the ECP by
establishing award programs, each of which is intended to cover a specific need. Programs are created, changed,
or terminated as needs change. Unvested awards have service and/or performance conditions which must be met
in order for the shares to vest. On December 31, 2015, there were 7,326,277 shares available for new awards
under the ECP. Although the ECP imposes a separate limit on full-value (non-option) awards which is included
within the overall limit, at December 31, 2015 the two limits were the same.

Service condition full-value awards. Awards may be granted with service conditions only. In recent years programs
using these awards have included an annual program for selected management employees, a mandatory deferral
program for executives tied to annual bonuses earned, other mandatory or elective deferral programs, various
retention programs, and special hiring-incentive situations. Details of the awards vary by program, but most are
settled in shares at vesting rather than cash, and vesting rarely begins earlier than the first anniversary of grant
and rarely extends beyond the fourth anniversary of grant. Annual programs tend to use multiple annual vesting
dates while retention programs tend to use a single vesting date, but there are exceptions.

Performance condition awards. Under FHN’s long-term incentive and corporate performance programs, performance
stock units (“PSUs”) (executives) and cash units (selected management employees) are granted annually and vest
only if predetermined performance measures are met. The measures are changed each year based on goals and
circumstances prevailing at the time of grant. In recent years the performance periods have been three years, with
service-vesting on or near the third anniversary of the grant. PSUs granted in 2015 also have a two year post-vest
holding period. Recent annual performance awards require pro-rated forfeiture for performance falling between a
threshold level and a maximum, but all-or-nothing awards have also been granted. Performance awards sometimes
are used to provide a narrow, targeted incentive to a single person or small group; one such award which
represents a market performance condition to FHN’s CEO is discussed in the next paragraph. Of the annual
program awards paid during 2015 or outstanding on December 31, 2015: performance conditions related to the
2012 units were met at the 87.5 percent payout level and were paid in 2015; the three-year performance period of
the 2013 units has ended but performance is measured relative to peers and has not yet been determined; and,
the three-year performance periods for the 2014 and 2015 units have not ended.

Market condition award. In 2012, FHN made a special grant of performance stock units to FHN’s Chief Executive
Officer which will vest at the end of a five year performance period. The award has no provision for pro-rated
payment based on partial performance. The award’s two alternative performance goals are: FHN’s common stock
price achieves and maintains a certain level for a certain period of time; or FHN’s total shareholder return during
the entire period achieves a certain level.

Director awards. Non-employee directors receive cash and annual grants of service-conditioned stock units under a
program approved by the board of directors. Some units are settled in cash, and others are settled in shares, at
vesting in the year following the year of grant. In 2014 and 2015 each director received $45,000 and $65,000,
respectively of stock units, representing a portion of their annual retainer, that were settled in shares. In 2014
directors also received stock units settled in cash. These cash-settled units were granted in lieu of cash meeting
fees. The amount of such units each director received varied with committee assignment. A supplemental annual
award of cash-settled stock units also was granted to the lead director. Prior to 2007 the board granted 8,930
shares of restricted stock to each new non-employee director upon election to the board, with restrictions lapsing
at a rate of ten percent per year. That program was discontinued in 2007, although one legacy award remains

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outstanding. In addition, prior to 2005 directors could elect to defer cash compensation in the form of discount-
priced stock options, some of which remain outstanding.

Stock and stock unit awards. A summary of restricted and performance stock and unit activity during the year
ended December 31, 2015, is presented below:

Nonvested on January 1, 2015
Shares/units granted
Shares/units vested
Shares/units cancelled

Nonvested on December 31, 2015

Weighted
average
grant date
fair value
(per share) (a)

$10.51
13.90
10.23
10.24

$10.73

Shares/
Units

3,355,145
1,208,446
(968,612)
(122,555)

3,472,424

(a) The weighted average grant date fair value for shares/units granted in 2014 and 2013 was $11.62 and $10.63, respectively.

On December 31, 2015, there was $22.0 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested
restricted stock awards. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.8 years. The
total grant date fair value of shares vested during 2015, 2014 and 2013, was $9.9 million, $15.5 million and
$13.8 million, respectively.

Stock option awards. Currently FHN operates only a single option program, calling for annual grants of service-
vested options to executives. In the past, however, option programs varied widely in their uses and terms, and
many old-program options, granted under the ECP or its predecessor plans, remain outstanding today. Except for
substitute options (discussed below), all options granted since 2005 provide for the issuance of FHN common
stock at a price fixed at its fair market value on the grant date. Except for substitute options, all options granted
since 2008 vest fully no later than the fourth anniversary of grant, and all such options expire seven years from
the grant date. Substitute options can be issued under the ECP in exchange for options of an acquired company
that are canceled in a merger. The price, vesting, expiration, and other terms of the substitute options
economically mirror those of the canceled options. FHN issued substitute options in the TAF transaction which
closed in October, 2015. A deferral program, which was discontinued in 2005, allowed for foregone compensation
plus the exercise price to equal the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant if the grantee agreed to
receive the options in lieu of compensation. Deferral options granted prior to January 2, 2004, expire 20 years
from the grant date, while those granted in the final year of that program have only ten-year terms.

The summary of stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2015, is shown below:

January 1, 2015
Options granted
Options exercised
Options expired/cancelled

December 31, 2015

Options exercisable
Options expected to vest

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
(per share)

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(thousands)

$17.18
11.68
10.43
25.98

17.11

18.46
11.73

3.37

3.03
4.76

$14,939

10,728
4,212

Options
Outstanding

7,791,107
595,229
(664,196)
(202,413)

7,519,727

6,008,325
1,511,402

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2015 and 2014 was $2.8 million and $.4 million, respectively.
The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2013 was immaterial. On December 31, 2015, there was

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$1.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options. That cost is expected to be
recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.6 years.

FHN granted 595,229, 592,551 and 866,742 stock options with a weighted average fair value of $4.01, $3.50 and
$3.21 per option at grant date in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

FHN used the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model to estimate the fair value of stock options granted in 2015,
2014, and 2013 with the following assumptions:

2015

2014

2013

Expected dividend yield
Expected weighted-average lives of options granted
Expected weighted-average volatility
Expected volatility range
Risk-free interest rate

1.68%
6.18 years
32.26%

1.70%
6.15 years
33.79%
23.67 – 40.85% 24.55 – 61.49% 27.27 – 62.98%
1.96%

1.84%
6.12 years
36.19%

1.16%

1.68%

Expected lives of options granted are determined based on the vesting period, historical exercise patterns and
contractual term of the options. FHN uses a blend of historical and implied volatility in determining expected
volatility. A portion of the weighted average volatility rate is derived by compiling daily closing stock prices over a
historical period approximating the expected lives of the options. Additionally, because of market volatility due to
economic conditions and the impact on stock prices of financial institutions, FHN also incorporates a measure of
implied volatility so as to incorporate more recent market conditions that are considered to better reflect future
volatility.

Compensation Cost. The compensation cost that has been included in income from continuing operations pertaining
to stock-based awards was $13.8 million, $11.4 million, and $16.1 million for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.
The corresponding total income tax benefits recognized were $5.3 million in 2015, $4.4 million in 2014, and
$6.2 million in 2013.

Authorization. Consistent with Tennessee state law, only authorized, but unissued, stock may be utilized in
connection with any issuance of FHN common stock which may be required as a result of stock based
compensation awards. FHN frequently obtains authorization from the Board of Directors to repurchase any stock
that may be issued at the time a plan is approved or amended. These authorizations are automatically adjusted for
stock splits and stock dividends. Repurchases are authorized to be made in the open market or through privately
negotiated transactions and will be subject to market conditions, accumulation of excess equity, legal and
regulatory restrictions, and prudent capital management. FHN does not currently expect to repurchase a material
number of shares under the compensation plan-related repurchase program during 2016.

Dividend reinvestment plan. The Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan authorizes the sale of FHN’s
common stock from stock acquired on the open market to shareholders who choose to invest all or a portion of
their cash dividends or make optional cash payments of $25 to $10,000 per quarter without paying commissions.
The price of stock purchased on the open market is the average price paid.

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Note 20 (cid:2) Business Segment Information

FHN has four business segments: regional banking, fixed income, corporate, and non-strategic. The regional
banking segment offers financial products and services, including traditional lending and deposit taking, to retail
and commercial customers in Tennessee and other selected markets. Regional banking provides investments,
financial planning, trust services and asset management, credit card, and cash management. Additionally, the
regional banking segment includes correspondent banking which provides credit, depository, and other banking
related services to other financial institutions nationally. The fixed income segment consists of fixed income sales,
trading, and strategies for institutional clients in the U.S. and abroad, as well as loan sales, portfolio advisory, and
derivative sales. The corporate segment consists of unallocated corporate expenses, expense on subordinated debt
issuances, bank-owned life insurance, unallocated interest income associated with excess equity, net impact of
raising incremental capital, revenue and expense associated with deferred compensation plans, funds management,
tax credit investment activities, gains on the extinguishment of debt, acquisition-related costs, and various charges
related to restructuring, repositioning, and efficiency initiatives. The non-strategic segment consists of the wind-
down national consumer lending activities, legacy mortgage banking elements including servicing fees (in periods
subsequent to first quarter 2014 these amounts are significantly lower), and the associated ancillary revenues and
expenses related to these businesses. Non-strategic also includes the wind-down trust preferred loan portfolio and
exited businesses along with the associated restructuring, repositioning, and efficiency charges.

Periodically, FHN adapts its segments to reflect managerial or strategic changes. FHN may also modify its
methodology of allocating expenses and equity among segments which could change historical segment results.
Total revenue, expense, and asset levels reflect those which are specifically identifiable or which are allocated
based on an internal allocation method. Because the allocations are based on internally developed assignments
and allocations, they are to an extent subjective. Generally, all assignments and allocations have been consistently
applied for all periods presented. The following table reflects the amounts of consolidated revenue, expense, tax,
and assets for each segment for the years ended December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)

2015

2014

2013

Consolidated

Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Noninterest income
Noninterest expense

Income/(loss) before income taxes
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes

Income/(loss) from continuing operations
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

Net income/(loss)

Average assets

Depreciation and amortization
Expenditures for long-lived assets

Regional Banking Net interest income

Provision for loan losses
Noninterest income
Noninterest expense

Income/(loss) before income taxes
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes

Net income/(loss)

Average assets

Depreciation and amortization
Expenditures for long-lived assets

$

653,720
9,000
517,325
1,053,791

108,254
10,941

97,313
-

$

627,718
27,000
550,044
832,531

318,231
84,185

234,046
-

$

637,374
55,000
584,577
1,148,519

18,432
(19,389)

37,821
548

$

97,313

$

234,046

$

38,369

$25,638,265

$23,994,836

$24,402,338

$

$

60,743
43,514

655,180
34,545
251,616
563,535

308,716
110,232

$

$

56,894
38,880

602,126
29,187
254,705
538,988

288,656
102,771

$

$

71,613
41,463

591,351
18,460
247,717
529,396

291,212
104,915

$

198,484

$

185,885

$

186,297

$14,934,440

$13,273,565

$12,875,630

$

40,056
37,578

$

38,008
30,697

$

46,552
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(Dollars in thousands)

Fixed Income

Net interest income
Noninterest income
Noninterest expense

Corporate

Non-Strategic

Income/(loss) before income taxes
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes

Net income/(loss)

Average assets

Depreciation and amortization
Expenditures for long-lived assets

Net interest income/(expense)
Noninterest income
Noninterest expense

Income/(loss) before income taxes
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes

Net income/(loss)

Average assets

Depreciation and amortization
Expenditures for long-lived assets

Net interest income
Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Noninterest income
Noninterest expense

Income/(loss) before income taxes
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes

Income/(loss) from continuing operations
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

Net income/(loss)

Average assets

Depreciation and amortization
Expenditures for long-lived assets

2015

2014

2013

$

15,534
231,311
220,210

26,635
8,981

$

12,688
202,725
146,847

68,566
25,741

$

16,187
268,436
232,429

52,194
19,618

$

17,654

$

42,825

$

32,576

$ 2,368,900

$ 2,069,472

$ 2,255,852

$

$

5,735
1,640

(71,727)
23,330
56,906

(105,303)
(79,891)

$

$

6,233
1,358

(54,175)
26,969
61,387

(88,593)
(63,526)

$

$

8,837
3,995

(46,178)
26,055
64,865

(84,988)
(51,582)

$

(25,412)

$

(25,067)

$

(33,406)

$ 6,003,080

$ 5,588,328

$ 5,186,034

$

$

13,987
3,848

54,733
(25,545)
11,068
213,140

(121,794)
(28,381)

(93,413)
-

$

$

10,929
6,268

67,079
(2,187)
65,645
85,309

49,602
19,199

30,403
-

$

$

13,975
1,798

76,014
36,540
42,369
321,829

(239,986)
(92,340)

(147,646)
548

$

(93,413)

$

30,403

$ (147,098)

$ 2,331,845

$ 3,063,471

$ 4,084,822

$

965
448

$

1,724
557

$

2,249
1,656

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.

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Note 21 (cid:2) Variable Interest Entities

ASC 810 defines a VIE as a legal entity where the equity investors, as a group, lack either (1) sufficient equity at
risk for the entity to finance its activities by itself (2) the power through voting rights, or similar rights, to direct the
activities of an entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance, (3) the obligation to absorb
the expected losses of the entity, (4) the right to receive the expected residual returns of the entity, or (5) the
entity is structured with non-substantive voting rights. A variable interest is a contractual ownership, or other
interest, that fluctuates with changes in the fair value of the VIE’s net assets exclusive of variable interests. Under
ASC 810, as amended, a primary beneficiary is required to consolidate a VIE when it has a variable interest in a
VIE that provides it with a controlling financial interest. For such purposes, the determination of whether a
controlling financial interest exists is based on whether a single party has both the power to direct the activities of
the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of the
VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant.

Consolidated Variable Interest Entities

FHN holds variable interests in a proprietary residential mortgage securitization trust it established prior to 2008 as
a source of liquidity for consumer lending operations. Based on its restrictive nature, the trust is considered a VIE
as the holders of equity at risk do not have the power through voting rights or similar rights to direct the activities
that most significantly impact the trusts’ economic performance. In situations where the retention of MSR and
other retained interests, including residual interests, results in FHN potentially absorbing losses or receiving benefits
that are significant to the trust, FHN is considered the primary beneficiary, as it is also assumed to have the power
as servicer to most significantly impact the activities of the VIE. Consolidation of the trust results in the recognition
of the trust proceeds as restricted borrowings since the cash flows on the securitized loans can only be used to
settle the obligations due to the holders of the trust securities. Except for recourse due to breaches of
representations and warranties made by FHN in connection with the sale of the loans to the trust, the creditors of
the trust hold no recourse to the assets of FHN. The only trust included in the December 31, 2015 and
December 31, 2014 balance of consolidated proprietary residential mortgage securitizations is a HELOC
securitization trust that has entered a rapid amortization period and for which FHN is obligated to provide
subordinated funding. During this period, cash payments from borrowers are accumulated to repay outstanding
debt securities while FHN continues to make advances to borrowers when they draw on their lines of credit. FHN
then transfers the newly generated receivables into the securitization trust and is reimbursed only after other
parties in the securitization have received all of the cash flows to which they are entitled. If loan losses requiring
draws on the related monoline insurers’ policies, which protect bondholders in the securitization, exceed a certain
level, FHN may not receive reimbursement for all of the funds advanced to borrowers, as the senior bondholders
and the monoline insurers typically have priority for repayment. This securitization trust is currently consolidated by
FHN due to FHN’s status as the Master Servicer for the securitization and the retention of a significant residual
interest. Because the trust is consolidated, amounts funded from monoline insurance policies are considered as
additional restricted term borrowings in FHN’s Consolidated Statements of Condition.

FHN has established certain rabbi trusts related to deferred compensation plans offered to its employees. FHN
contributes employee cash compensation deferrals to the trusts and directs the underlying investments made by
the trusts. The assets of these trusts are available to FHN’s creditors only in the event that FHN becomes
insolvent. These trusts are considered VIEs as there is no equity at risk in the trusts since FHN provided the equity
interest to its employees in exchange for services rendered. FHN is considered the primary beneficiary of the rabbi
trusts as it has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the
rabbi trusts through its ability to direct the underlying investments made by the trusts. Additionally, FHN could
potentially receive benefits or absorb losses that are significant to the trusts due to its right to receive any asset
values in excess of liability payoffs and its obligation to fund any liabilities to employees that are in excess of a
rabbi trust’s assets.

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The following table summarizes VIEs consolidated by FHN as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

On-Balance Sheet
Consumer Loan
Securitization

Rabbi Trusts
Used for Deferred
Compensation Plans

On-Balance Sheet
Consumer Loan
Securitization

Rabbi Trusts
Used for Deferred
Compensation Plans

(Dollars in thousands)

Carrying Value

Carrying Value

Carrying Value

Carrying Value

Assets:
Cash and due from banks
Loans, net of unearned income

Less: Allowance for loan losses

Total net loans

Other assets

Total assets

Liabilities:
Term borrowings
Other liabilities

Total liabilities

$ 1,406
52,829
-

52,829

86

$54,321

$41,100
5

$41,105

N/A
N/A
N/A

N/A

$69,811

$69,811

N/A
$51,251

$51,251

$

182
76,772
827

75,945

436

$76,563

$65,612
4

$65,616

N/A
N/A
N/A

N/A

$67,117

$67,117

N/A
$50,825

$50,825

Nonconsolidated Variable Interest Entities

Low Income Housing Partnerships. First Tennessee Housing Corporation (“FTHC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
FTBNA, makes equity investments as a limited partner in various partnerships that sponsor affordable housing
projects utilizing the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (“LIHTC”) pursuant to Section 42 of the Internal Revenue
Code. The purpose of these investments is to achieve a satisfactory return on capital and to support FHN’s
community reinvestment initiatives. The activities of the limited partnerships include the identification, development,
and operation of multi-family housing that is leased to qualifying residential tenants generally within FHN’s primary
geographic region. LIHTC partnerships are considered VIEs as FTHC, the holder of the equity investment at risk,
does not have the ability to direct the activities that most significantly affect the performance of the entity through
voting rights or similar rights. FTHC could absorb losses that are significant to the LIHTC partnerships as it has a
risk of loss for its capital contributions and funding commitments to each partnership. The general partners are
considered the primary beneficiaries as managerial functions give them the power to direct the activities that most
significantly impact the entities’ economic performance and the managing members are exposed to all losses
beyond FTHC’s initial capital contributions and funding commitments.

LIHTC investments that do not qualify for the proportional amortization method as defined in ASU 2014-01 and
discussed in Note 1 are accounted for using the equity method. Expenses associated with these investments were
$3.4 million in 2015 and were not significant during 2014 or 2013. The following table summarizes the impact to
the Provision/(benefit) for income taxes on the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended
December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 for LIHTC investments accounted for under the proportional amortization
method.

(Dollars in thousands)

Provision/(benefit) for income taxes

Amortization of qualifying LIHTC investments
Low income housing tax credits
Other tax benefits related to qualifying LIHTC investments

2015

2014

2013

$ 13,496
(9,450)
(10,787)

$ 9,880
(9,850)
(7,438)

$ 12,246
(11,543)
(3,149)

Other Tax Credit Investments. First Tennessee New Markets Corporation (“FTNMC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
FTBNA, makes equity investments through wholly-owned subsidiaries as a non-managing member in various
limited liability companies (“LLCs”) that sponsor community development projects utilizing the New Market Tax
Credit (“NMTC”) pursuant to Section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code. The purpose of these investments is to

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achieve a satisfactory return on capital and to support FHN’s community reinvestment initiatives. The activities of
the LLCs include providing investment capital for low-income communities within FHN’s primary geographic region.
A portion of the funding of FTNMC’s investment in a NMTC LLC is obtained via a loan from an unrelated third-
party that is typically a community development enterprise. The NMTC LLCs are considered VIEs as FTNMC, the
holder of the equity investment at risk, does not have the ability to direct the activities that most significantly affect
the performance of the entity through voting rights or similar rights. While FTNMC could absorb losses that are
significant to the NMTC LLCs as it has a risk of loss for its initial capital contributions, the managing members are
considered the primary beneficiaries as managerial functions give them the power to direct the activities that most
significantly impact the NMTC LLCs’ economic performance and the managing members are exposed to all losses
beyond FTNMC’s initial capital contributions.

FTHC also makes equity investments as a limited partner or non-managing member in entities that receive Historic
Tax Credits pursuant to Section 47 of the Internal Revenue Code. The purpose of these entities is the rehabilitation
of historic buildings with the tax credits provided to incent private investment in the historic cores of cities and
towns. These entities are considered VIEs as FTHC, the holder of the equity investment at risk, does not have the
ability to direct the activities that most significantly affect the performance of the entity through voting rights or
similar rights. FTHC could absorb losses that are significant to the entities as it has a risk of loss for its capital
contributions and funding commitments to each partnership. The managing members are considered the primary
beneficiaries as managerial functions give them the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the
entities’ economic performance and the managing members are exposed to all losses beyond FTHC’s initial capital
contributions and funding commitments.

Small Issuer Trust Preferred Holdings. FTBNA holds variable interests in trusts which have issued mandatorily
redeemable preferred capital securities (“trust preferreds”) for smaller banking and insurance enterprises. FTBNA
has no voting rights for the trusts’ activities. The trusts’ only assets are junior subordinated debentures of the
issuing enterprises. The creditors of the trusts hold no recourse to the assets of FTBNA. These trusts meet the
definition of a VIE as the holders of the equity investment at risk do not have the power through voting rights, or
similar rights, to direct the activities that most significantly impact the trusts’ economic performance. Based on the
nature of the trusts’ activities and the size of FTBNA’s holdings, FTBNA could potentially receive benefits or absorb
losses that are significant to the trusts regardless of whether a majority of a trust’s securities are held by FTBNA.
However, since FTBNA is solely a holder of the trusts’ securities, it has no rights which would give it the power to
direct the activities that most significantly impact the trusts’ economic performance and thus it is not considered
the primary beneficiary of the trusts. FTBNA has no contractual requirements to provide financial support to the
trusts.

On-Balance Sheet Trust Preferred Securitization. In 2007, FTBNA executed a securitization of certain small issuer
trust preferreds for which the underlying trust meets the definition of a VIE as the holders of the equity investment
at risk do not have the power through voting rights, or similar rights, to direct the activities that most significantly
impact the entity’s economic performance. FTBNA could potentially receive benefits or absorb losses that are
significant to the trust based on the size and priority of the interests it retained in the securities issued by the
trust. However, since FTBNA did not retain servicing or other decision making rights, FTBNA is not the primary
beneficiary as it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the trust’s economic
performance. Accordingly, FTBNA has accounted for the funds received through the securitization as a term
borrowing in its Consolidated Statements of Condition. FTBNA has no contractual requirements to provide financial
support to the trust.

Proprietary Trust Preferred Issuances. FHN previously issued junior subordinated debt to First Tennessee Capital II
(“Capital II”). Capital II was considered a VIE as FHN’s capital contributions to this trust were not considered “at
risk” in evaluating whether the holders of the equity investments at risk in the trust had the power through voting
rights, or similar rights, to direct the activities that most significantly impacted the entity’s economic performance.
FHN was not the trust’s primary beneficiary as FHN’s capital contributions to the trust were not considered
variable interests as they were not “at risk”. Consequently, Capital II was not consolidated by FHN. In third quarter
2015 FHN redeemed its junior subordinated debt, and as a result Capital II redeemed its 6.30 percent Capital
Securities, Series B, and the trust was terminated.

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Proprietary Residential Mortgage Securitizations. FHN holds variable interests in proprietary residential mortgage
securitization trusts it established prior to 2008 as a source of liquidity for its mortgage banking operations. Except
for recourse due to breaches of representations and warranties made by FHN in connection with the sale of the
loans to the trusts, the creditors of the trusts hold no recourse to the assets of FHN. Additionally, FHN has no
contractual requirements to provide financial support to the trusts. Based on their restrictive nature, the trusts are
considered VIEs as the holders of equity at risk do not have the power through voting rights, or similar rights, to
direct the activities that most significantly impact the trusts’ economic performance. While FHN is assumed to have
the power as servicer to most significantly impact the activities of such VIEs, in situations where FHN does not
have the ability to participate in significant portions of a securitization trust’s cash flows FHN is not considered the
primary beneficiary of the trust. Therefore, these trusts are not consolidated by FHN.

Holdings & Short Positions in Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities. FHN holds securities issued by various Agency
securitization trusts. Based on their restrictive nature, the trusts meet the definition of a VIE since the holders of
the equity investments at risk do not have the power through voting rights, or similar rights, to direct the activities
that most significantly impact the entities’ economic performance. FHN could potentially receive benefits or absorb
losses that are significant to the trusts based on the nature of the trusts’ activities and the size of FHN’s holdings.
However, FHN is solely a holder of the trusts’ securities and does not have the power to direct the activities that
most significantly impact the trusts’ economic performance, and is not considered the primary beneficiary of the
trusts. FHN has no contractual requirements to provide financial support to the trusts.

Commercial Loan Troubled Debt Restructurings. For certain troubled commercial loans, FTBNA restructures the
terms of the borrower’s debt in an effort to increase the probability of receipt of amounts contractually due.
Following a troubled debt restructuring, the borrower entity typically meets the definition of a VIE as the initial
determination of whether an entity is a VIE must be reconsidered as events have proven that the entity’s equity is
not sufficient to permit it to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or a restructuring
of the terms of its financing. As FTBNA does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly
impact such troubled commercial borrowers’ operations, it is not considered the primary beneficiary even in
situations where, based on the size of the financing provided, FTBNA is exposed to potentially significant benefits
and losses of the borrowing entity. FTBNA has no contractual requirements to provide financial support to the
borrowing entities beyond certain funding commitments established upon restructuring of the terms of the debt
that allows for preparation of the underlying collateral for sale.

Sale Leaseback Transaction. In fourth quarter 2015, FTB entered into an agreement with a single asset leasing
entity for the sale and lease back of an office building. In conjunction with this transaction, FTB loaned funds to a
related party of the buyer that were used for the purchase price of the building. FTB also entered into a
construction loan agreement with the single asset entity for renovation of the building. Since this transaction did
not qualify as a sale, it is being accounted for using the deposit method which creates a net asset or liability for all
cash flows between FTB and the buyer. The buyer-lessor in this transaction meets the definition of a VIE as it
does not have sufficient equity at risk since FTB is providing the funding for the purchase and renovation. A
related party of the buyer-lessor has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the operations
and could potentially receive benefits or absorb losses that are significant to the transactions, making it the primary
beneficiary. Therefore, FTB does not consolidate the leasing entity.

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The following table summarizes FHN’s nonconsolidated VIEs as of December 31, 2015:

(Dollars in thousands)

Type

Low income housing partnerships
Other Tax Credit Investments (b)(c)
Small issuer trust preferred holdings (d)
On-balance sheet trust preferred securitization
Proprietary residential mortgage securitizations
Holdings of agency mortgage-backed securities (d)
Commercial loan troubled debt restructurings (h)
Sale-Leaseback Transaction

Maximum
Loss Exposure

Liability
Recognized

Classification

$

70,530
20,977
333,906
49,809
23,982
4,101,454
27,649
11,827

$17,968
-
-
64,365
-
-
-
-

(a)
Other assets
Loans, net of unearned income
(e)
(f)
(g)
Loans, net of unearned income
(i)

(a) Maximum loss exposure represents $52.6 million of current investments and $18.0 million of accrued contractual funding commitments.
Accrued funding commitments represent unconditional contractual obligations for future funding events, and are also recognized in Other
Liabilities. FHN currently expects to be required to fund these accrued commitments by the end of 2016.

(b) A liability is not recognized as investments are written down over the life of the related tax credit.
(c) Maximum loss exposure represents current investment balance. Of the initial investment, $18.0 million was funded through loans from

community development enterprises.

(d) Maximum loss exposure represents the value of current investments. A liability is not recognized as FHN is solely a holder of the trusts’ securities.
(e) Includes $112.5 million classified as Loans, net of unearned income, and $1.7 million classified as Trading securities which are offset by

$64.4 million classified as Term borrowings.

(f) Includes $.6 million classified as MSR, $4.4 million classified as Trading securities, and $19.0 million of aggregate servicing advances.
(g) Includes $.4 billion classified as Trading securities and $3.7 billion classified as Securities available-for-sale.
(h) Maximum loss exposure represents the value of current receivables. A liability is not recognized as the loans are the only variable interests

held in the troubled commercial borrowers’ operations.

(i) Maximum loss exposure represents the current loan balance plus additional funding commitments less amounts received from the buyer-lessor.

The following table summarizes FHN’s nonconsolidated VIEs as of December 31, 2014:

(Dollars in thousands)

Type

Low income housing partnerships
Other Tax Credit Investments (b)(c)
Small issuer trust preferred holdings (d)
On-balance sheet trust preferred securitization
Proprietary trust preferred issuances (f)
Proprietary and agency residential mortgage securitizations
Holdings of agency mortgage-backed securities (d)
Commercial loan troubled debt restructurings (i)(j)

Maximum
Loss Exposure

Liability
Recognized

Classification

$

61,161
21,746
364,882
51,613
N/A
25,904
3,881,505
47,258

$

4,678
-
-
62,561
206,186
-
-
-

(a)
Other assets
Loans, net of unearned income
(e)
Term borrowings
(g)
(h)
Loans, net of unearned income

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.
(a) Maximum loss exposure represents $56.5 million of current investments and $4.7 million of accrued contractual funding commitments.

Accrued funding commitments represent unconditional contractual obligations for future funding events, and are also recognized in Other
Liabilities. FHN currently expects to be required to fund these accrued commitments by the end of 2016.

(b) A liability is not recognized as investments are written down over the life of the related tax credit.
(c) Maximum loss exposure represents current investment balance. Of the initial investment, $18.0 million was funded through loans from

community development enterprises.

(d) Maximum loss exposure represents the value of current investments. A liability is not recognized as FHN is solely a holder of the trusts’

securities.

(e) Includes $112.5 million classified as Loans, net of unearned income, and $1.7 million classified as Trading securities which are offset by

$62.6 million classified as Term borrowings.

(f) No exposure to loss due to the nature of FHN’s involvement.
(g) Includes $.7 million classified as MSR related to proprietary and agency residential mortgage securitizations and $5.6 million classified as
Trading securities related to proprietary and agency residential mortgage securitizations. Aggregate servicing advances of $19.6 million are
classified as Other assets.

(h) Includes $519.1 million classified as Trading securities and $3.4 billion classified as Securities available-for-sale.
(i) Maximum loss exposure represents $44.0 million of current receivables and $3.2 million of contractual funding commitments on loans

related to commercial borrowers involved in a troubled debt restructuring.

(j) A liability is not recognized as the loans are the only variable interests held in the troubled commercial borrowers’ operations.

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Note 22 (cid:2) Derivatives

In the normal course of business, FHN utilizes various financial instruments (including derivative contracts and credit-
related agreements) through its fixed income and risk management operations, as part of its risk management
strategy and as a means to meet customers’ needs. Derivative instruments are subject to credit and market risks in
excess of the amount recorded on the balance sheet as required by GAAP. The contractual or notional amounts of
these financial instruments do not necessarily represent credit or market risk. However, they can be used to measure
the extent of involvement in various types of financial instruments. Controls and monitoring procedures for these
instruments have been established and are routinely reevaluated. The Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”) controls,
coordinates, and monitors the usage and effectiveness of these financial instruments.

Credit risk represents the potential loss that may occur if a party to a transaction fails to perform according to the
terms of the contract. The measure of credit exposure is the replacement cost of contracts with a positive fair
value. FHN manages credit risk by entering into financial instrument transactions through national exchanges,
primary dealers or approved counterparties, and by using mutual margining and master netting agreements
whenever possible to limit potential exposure. FHN also maintains collateral posting requirements with certain
counterparties to limit credit risk. On December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, FHN had $71.7 million and
$91.7 million of cash receivables and $37.7 million and $55.6 million of cash payables related to collateral posting
under master netting arrangements, inclusive of collateral posted related to contracts with adjustable collateral
posting thresholds and over collateralized positions, with derivative counterparties. With exchange-traded contracts,
the credit risk is limited to the clearinghouse used. For non-exchange traded instruments, credit risk may occur
when there is a gain in the fair value of the financial instrument and the counterparty fails to perform according to
the terms of the contract and/or when the collateral proves to be of insufficient value. See additional discussion
regarding master netting agreements and collateral posting requirements later in this note under the heading
“Master Netting and Similar Agreements.” Market risk represents the potential loss due to the decrease in the
value of a financial instrument caused primarily by changes in interest rates or the prices of debt instruments.
FHN manages market risk by establishing and monitoring limits on the types and degree of risk that may be
undertaken. FHN continually measures this risk through the use of models that measure value-at-risk and
earnings-at-risk.

Derivative Instruments. FHN enters into various derivative contracts both in a dealer capacity, to facilitate customer
transactions, and as a risk management tool. Where contracts have been created for customers, FHN enters into
transactions with dealers to offset its risk exposure. Contracts with dealers that require central clearing are novated
to a clearing agent who becomes FHN’s counterparty. Derivatives are also used as a risk management tool to
hedge FHN’s exposure to changes in interest rates or other defined market risks.

Forward contracts are over-the-counter contracts where two parties agree to purchase and sell a specific quantity
of a financial instrument at a specified price, with delivery or settlement at a specified date. Futures contracts are
exchange-traded contracts where two parties agree to purchase and sell a specific quantity of a financial
instrument at a specified price, with delivery or settlement at a specified date. Interest rate option contracts give
the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a specified quantity of a financial instrument, at a
specified price, during a specified period of time. Caps and floors are options that are linked to a notional principal
amount and an underlying indexed interest rate. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange of interest payments at
specified intervals between two parties without the exchange of any underlying principal. Swaptions are options on
interest rate swaps that give the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, to enter into an interest rate swap
agreement during a specified period of time.

Trading Activities

FHN’s fixed income segment trades U.S. Treasury, U.S. Agency, mortgage-backed, corporate and municipal fixed
income securities, and other securities for distribution to customers. When these securities settle on a delayed
basis, they are considered forward contracts. Fixed income also enters into interest rate contracts, including caps,
swaps, and floors, for its customers. In addition, fixed income enters into futures and option contracts to
economically hedge interest rate risk associated with a portion of its securities inventory. These transactions are
measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized currently in fixed income noninterest income. Related

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assets and liabilities are recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Condition as Derivative assets and Derivative
liabilities. The FTN Financial Risk Committee and the Credit Risk Management Committee collaborate to mitigate
credit risk related to these transactions. Credit risk is controlled through credit approvals, risk control limits, and
ongoing monitoring procedures. Total trading revenues were $195.9 million and $170.3 million for the years ended
December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Total revenues are inclusive of both derivative and non-derivative
financial instruments, and are included in fixed income noninterest income.

The following tables summarize FHN’s derivatives associated with fixed income trading activities as of
December 31, 2015 and 2014:

(Dollars in thousands)

Customer Interest Rate Contracts
Offsetting Upstream Interest Rate Contracts
Option Contracts Purchased
Forwards and Futures Purchased
Forwards and Futures Sold

(Dollars in thousands)

Customer Interest Rate Contracts
Offsetting Upstream Interest Rate Contracts
Option Contracts Purchased
Forwards and Futures Purchased
Forwards and Futures Sold

Interest Rate Risk Management

December 31, 2015

Notional

Assets

Liabilities

$1,714,443
1,714,443
5,000
1,957,524
2,168,609

$64,640
1,943
27
2,212
2,149

$ 1,943
64,640
-
1,634
1,893

December 31, 2014

Notional

Assets

Liabilities

$1,754,939
1,754,939
15,000
884,439
1,175,667

$76,614
3,681
12
1,383
962

$ 3,681
76,614
-
459
1,576

FHN’s ALCO focuses on managing market risk by controlling and limiting earnings volatility attributable to changes
in interest rates. Interest rate risk exists to the extent that interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities
have different maturity or repricing characteristics. FHN uses derivatives, including swaps, caps, options, and
collars, that are designed to moderate the impact on earnings as interest rates change. Interest paid or received
for swaps utilized by FHN to hedge the fair value of long term debt is recognized as an adjustment of the interest
expense of the liabilities whose risk is being managed. FHN’s interest rate risk management policy is to use
derivatives to hedge interest rate risk or market value of assets or liabilities, not to speculate. In addition, FHN has
entered into certain interest rate swaps and caps as a part of a product offering to commercial customers that
includes customer derivatives paired with upstream offsetting market instruments that, when completed, are
designed to mitigate interest rate risk. These contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting and are measured at
fair value with gains or losses included in current earnings in Noninterest expense on the Consolidated Statements
of Income.

FHN has entered into pay floating, receive fixed interest rate swaps to hedge the interest rate risk of certain term
borrowings totaling $250.0 million and $554.0 million on December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. These swaps
have been accounted for as fair value hedges under the shortcut method. The balance sheet amount of these
swaps was $2.9 million and $15.3 million in Derivative assets on December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
$304.0 million of these borrowings matured in January 2015.

Prior to maturity in December 2015, FHN designated a derivative transaction in a hedging strategy to manage
interest rate risk on its $500 million noncallable senior debt. This derivative qualified for hedge accounting under
ASC 815-20 using the long-haul method. FHN hedged the interest rate risk on this debt using a pay floating,
receive fixed interest rate swap. The balance sheet amount of this swap was $9.1 million in Derivative assets as of
December 31, 2014. There was no ineffectiveness related to this hedge at the time of maturity.

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Prior to redemption in third quarter 2015, FHN designated derivative transactions in hedging strategies to manage
interest rate risk on subordinated debt related to its trust preferred securities. These qualified for hedge accounting
under ASC 815-20 using the long-haul method. FHN hedged the interest rate risk of the subordinated debt totaling
$200 million using a pay floating, receive fixed interest rate swap. The balance sheet amount of this swap was
$3.9 million in Derivative liabilities as of December 31, 2014. There was no ineffectiveness related to this hedge. In
third quarter 2015, FHN called its junior subordinated debt, which triggered a call of the trust preferred securities,
and removed all associated hedges. The redemption resulted in a gain on extinguishment of debt of $5.8 million.

FHN has designated a derivative transaction in a hedging strategy to manage interest rate risk on $400.0 million of
senior debt issued by FTBNA which matures in December 2019. This qualifies for hedge accounting under
ASC 815-20 using the long-haul method. FHN entered into a pay floating, receive fixed interest rate swap to hedge
the interest rate risk of the senior debt. The balance sheet impact of this swap was $3.6 million and $.4 million in
Derivative assets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. There was an insignificant level of
ineffectiveness related to this hedge.

FHN has designated a derivative transaction in a hedging strategy to manage interest rate risk on $500.0 million of
senior debt which matures in December 2020. This qualifies for hedge accounting under ASC 815-20 using the
long-haul method. FHN entered into a pay floating, receive fixed interest rate swap to hedge the interest rate risk
of the senior debt. The balance sheet impact of this swap was $5.7 million in Derivative liabilities as of
December 31, 2015. There was an insignificant level of ineffectiveness related to this hedge.

The following tables summarize FHN’s derivatives associated with interest rate risk management activities as of and
for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014:

(Dollars in thousands)

Notional

Assets

Liabilities

Gains/(Losses)

December 31, 2015

Customer Interest Rate Contracts Hedging
Hedging Instruments and Hedged Items:
Customer Interest Rate Contracts (a)
Offsetting Upstream Interest Rate Contracts (a)

Debt Hedging
Hedging Instruments:

Interest Rate Swaps (b)

Hedged Items:

Term Borrowings (b)

$ 799,978
799,978

$26,492
234

$

234
26,992

$

604
(604)

$1,150,000

$ 6,519

$

5,705

$(23,194)

N/A

N/A $1,150,000(c) $ 23,414(d)

December 31, 2014

(Dollars in thousands)

Notional

Assets

Liabilities

Gains/(Losses)

Customer Interest Rate Contracts Hedging
Hedging Instruments and Hedged Items:
Customer Interest Rate Contracts (a)
Offsetting Upstream Interest Rate Contracts (a)

Debt Hedging
Hedging Instruments:

Interest Rate Swaps (b)

Hedged Items:

Term Borrowings (b)

$ 664,345
664,345

$26,084
430

$

430
26,584

$

577
(577)

$1,654,000

$24,811

$

3,910

$(12,126)

N/A

N/A $1,654,000(c) $ 12,272(d)

(a) Gains/losses included in the All other expense section of the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(b) Gains/losses included in the All other income and commissions section of the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(c) Represents par value of term borrowings being hedged.
(d) Represents gains and losses attributable to changes in fair value due to interest rate risk as designated in ASC 815-20 hedging

relationships.

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Note 22 (cid:2) Derivatives (continued)

FHN hedges held-to-maturity trust preferred loans which have an initial fixed rate term before conversion to a
floating rate. FHN has entered into pay fixed, receive floating interest rate swaps to hedge the interest rate risk
associated with this initial term. Interest paid or received for these swaps is recognized as an adjustment of the
interest income of the assets whose risk is being hedged. Basis adjustments remaining at the end of the hedge
term are being amortized as an adjustment to interest income over the remaining life of the loans. Gains or losses
are included in Other income and commissions on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The following tables summarize FHN’s derivative activities associated with held-to-maturity trust preferred loans as
of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014:

(Dollars in thousands)

Loan Portfolio Hedging
Hedging Instruments:
Interest Rate Swaps

Hedged Items:

Trust Preferred Loans (a)

(Dollars in thousands)

Loan Portfolio Hedging
Hedging Instruments:
Interest Rate Swaps

Hedged Items:

Trust Preferred Loans (a)

December 31, 2015

Notional

Assets

Liabilities

Gains/(Losses)

$ 6,500

N/A $

488

N/A $6,500(b)

N/A

$

$

256

(253)(c)

December 31, 2014

Notional

Assets

Liabilities

Gains/(Losses)

$ 6,500

N/A $

744

N/A $6,500(b)

N/A

$

$

262

(259)(c)

(a) Assets included in the Loans, net of unearned income section of the Consolidated Statements of Condition.
(b) Represents principal balance being hedged.
(c) Represents gains and losses attributable to changes in fair value due to interest rate risk as designated in ASC 815-20 hedging

relationships.

Other Derivatives

In conjunction with the sales of a portion of its Visa Class B shares, FHN and the purchaser entered into derivative
transactions whereby FHN will make or receive cash payments whenever the conversion ratio of the Visa Class B
shares into Visa Class A shares is adjusted. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the derivative liabilities
associated with the sales of Visa Class B shares were $4.8 million and $5.2 million, respectively. See the Visa
Matters section of Note 17–Contingencies and Other Disclosures for more information regarding FHN’s Visa shares.

FHN utilizes cross currency swaps and cross currency interest rate swaps to economically hedge its exposure to
foreign currency risk and interest rate risk associated with non-U.S. dollar denominated loans. As of December 31,
2015 and 2014, these loans were valued at $2.4 million and $4.9 million, respectively. The balance sheet amount
and the gains/losses associated with these derivatives were not significant.

Master Netting and Similar Agreements

As previously discussed, FHN uses master netting agreements, mutual margining agreements and collateral posting
requirements to minimize credit risk on derivative contracts. Master netting and similar agreements are used when
counterparties have multiple derivatives contracts that allow for a “right of setoff,” meaning that a counterparty may
net offsetting positions and collateral with the same counterparty under the contract to determine a net receivable
or payable. The following discussion provides an overview of these arrangements which may vary due to the
derivative type and market in which a derivative transaction is executed.

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Note 22 (cid:2) Derivatives (continued)

Interest rate derivatives are subject to agreements consistent with standard agreement forms of the International
Swap and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”). Currently, all interest rate derivative contracts are entered into as over-
the-counter transactions and collateral posting requirements are based on the net asset or liability position with
each respective counterparty. For contracts that require central clearing, novation to a counterparty with access to
a clearinghouse occurs and collateral is posted. Cash collateral received (posted) for interest rate derivatives is
recognized as a liability (asset) on FHN’s Consolidated Statement of Condition.

Interest rate derivatives with customers that are smaller financial institutions typically require posting of collateral by
the counterparty to FHN. This collateral is subject to a threshold with daily adjustments based upon changes in the
level or fair value of the derivative position. Positions and related collateral can be netted in the event of default.
Collateral pledged by a counterparty is typically cash or securities. The securities pledged as collateral are not
recognized within FHN’s Consolidated Statements of Condition. Interest rate derivatives associated with lending
arrangements share the collateral with the related loan(s). The derivative and loan positions may be netted in the
event of default. For disclosure purposes, the entire collateral amount is allocated to the loan.

Interest rate derivatives with larger financial institutions entered into prior to required central clearing typically
contain provisions whereby the collateral posting thresholds under the agreements adjust based on the credit
ratings of both counterparties. If the credit rating of FHN and/or FTBNA is lowered, FHN could be required to post
additional collateral with the counterparties. Conversely, if the credit rating of FHN and/or FTBNA is increased,
FHN could have collateral released and be required to post less collateral in the future. Also, if a counterparty’s
credit ratings were to decrease, FHN and/or FTBNA could require the posting of additional collateral; whereas if a
counterparty’s credit ratings were to increase, the counterparty could require the release of excess collateral.
Collateral for these arrangements is adjusted daily based on changes in the net fair value position with each
counterparty.

The net fair value, determined by individual counterparty, of all derivative instruments with adjustable collateral
posting thresholds was $64.9 million of assets and $62.8 million of liabilities on December 31, 2015, and
$100.5 million of assets and $80.5 million of liabilities on December 31, 2014. As of December 31, 2015 and
2014, FHN had received collateral of $146.4 million and $172.1 million and posted collateral of $63.0 million and
$83.0 million, respectively, in the normal course of business related to these agreements.

Certain agreements entered into prior to required central clearing also contain accelerated termination provisions,
inclusive of the right of offset, if a counterparty’s credit rating falls below a specified level. If a counterparty’s debt
rating (including FHN’s and FTBNA’s) were to fall below these minimums, these provisions would be triggered, and
the counterparties could terminate the agreements and require immediate settlement of all derivative contracts
under the agreements. The net fair value, determined by individual counterparty, of all derivative instruments with
credit-risk-related contingent accelerated termination provisions was $64.9 million of assets and $16.1 million of
liabilities on December 31, 2015, and $100.5 million of assets and $19.7 million of liabilities on December 31,
2014. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, FHN had received collateral of $146.4 million and $172.1 million and
posted collateral of $19.7 million and $26.6 million, respectively, in the normal course of business related to these
contracts.

FHN’s fixed income segment buys and sells various types of securities for its customers. When these securities
settle on a delayed basis, they are considered forward contracts, and are generally not subject to master netting
agreements. For futures and options, FHN transacts through a third party, and the transactions are subject to
margin and collateral maintenance requirements. In the event of default, open positions can be offset along with
the associated collateral.

For this disclosure, FHN considers the impact of master netting and other similar agreements which allow FHN to
settle all contracts with a single counterparty on a net basis and to offset the net derivative asset or liability position
with the related securities and cash collateral. The application of the collateral cannot reduce the net derivative
asset or liability position below zero, and therefore any excess collateral is not reflected in the tables below.

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Note 22 (cid:2) Derivatives (continued)

The following table provides a detail of derivative assets and collateral received as presented on the Consolidated
Statements of Condition as of December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)

Gross amounts
of recognized
assets

Gross amounts
offset in the
Statement of
Condition

Net amounts of
assets presented
in the Statement
of Condition (a)

Derivative
liabilities
available for
offset

Collateral
Received

Net amount

Gross amounts not offset in the
Statement of Condition

Derivative assets:
2015 (b)
2014 (b)
(a) Included in Derivative assets on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, $4.5 million and $2.4

$ (89,856)
(114,230)

$ (9,972)
(15,768)

$ 99,828
131,731

$ 99,828
131,731

-
-

$

$

-
1,733

million, respectively, of derivative assets (primarily fixed income forward contracts) have been excluded from these tables because they are
generally not subject to master netting or similar agreements.

(b) 2015 and 2014 are comprised entirely of interest rate derivative contracts.

The following table provides a detail of derivative liabilities and collateral pledged as presented on the Consolidated
Statements of Condition as of December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)

Gross amounts
of recognized
liabilities

Gross amounts
offset in the
Statement of
Condition

Net amounts of
liabilities presented
in the Statement
of Condition (a)

Derivative
assets
available for
offset

Collateral
pledged Net amount

Gross amounts not offset in the
Statement of Condition

Derivative liabilities:
2015 (b)
2014 (b)
(a) Included in Derivative liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, $8.3 million and $7.3
million, respectively, of derivative liabilities (primarily fixed income forward contracts) have been excluded from these tables because they
are generally not subject to master netting or similar agreements.

$(62,172) $27,858
17,805

$ (9,972)
(15,768)

$100,002
111,963

$100,002
111,963

(78,390)

-
-

$

(b) 2015 and 2014 are comprised entirely of interest rate derivative contracts.

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Note 23 (cid:2) Master Netting and Similar Agreements - Repurchase, Reverse Repurchase, and Securities Borrowing and
Lending Transactions

For repurchase, reverse repurchase and securities borrowing and lending transactions, FHN and each counterparty
have the ability to offset all open positions and related collateral in the event of default. Due to the nature of these
transactions, the value of the collateral for each transaction approximates the value of the corresponding receivable
or payable. For repurchase agreements within FHN’s fixed income business, transactions are collateralized by
securities which are delivered on the settlement date and are maintained throughout the term of the transaction.
For FHN’s repurchase agreements through banking activities, securities are typically pledged at the time of the
transaction and not released until settlement. For asset positions, the collateral is not included on FHN’s
Consolidated Statements of Condition. For liability positions, securities collateral pledged by FHN is generally
represented within FHN’s trading or available-for-sale securities portfolios.

For this disclosure, FHN considers the impact of master netting and other similar agreements that allow FHN to
settle all contracts with a single counterparty on a net basis and to offset the net asset or liability position with the
related securities collateral. The application of the collateral cannot reduce the net asset or liability position below
zero, and therefore any excess collateral is not reflected in the tables below.

The following table provides a detail of Securities purchased under agreements to resell as presented on the
Consolidated Statements of Condition and collateral pledged by counterparties as of December 31:

Gross amounts not offset in the
Statement of Condition

Gross amounts
of recognized
assets

Gross amounts
offset in the
Statement of
Condition

Net amounts of
assets presented
in the Statement
of Condition

Offsetting
securities sold
under agreements
to repurchase

Securities collateral
(not recognized on
FHN’s Statement
of Condition)

Net amount

$615,773
659,154

$

-
-

$615,773
659,154

$

(537)
(48,655)

$(607,642)
(602,403)

$7,594
8,096

(Dollars in thousands)

Securities purchased

under agreements to
resell:

2015
2014

The following table provides a detail of Securities sold under agreements to repurchase as presented on the
Consolidated Statements of Condition and collateral pledged by FHN as of December 31:

Gross amounts not offset in the
Statement of Condition

Gross amounts
of recognized
liabilities

Gross amounts
offset in the
Statement of
Condition

Net amounts of
liabilities presented
in the Statement
of Condition

Offsetting
securities
purchased under
agreements to resell

Securities
Collateral Net amount

$338,133
562,214

$

-
-

$338,133
562,214

$

(537)
(48,655)

$(337,523)
(513,463)

$73
96

(Dollars in thousands)

Securities sold under
agreements to
repurchase:

2015
2014

Due to the short duration of Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and the nature of collateral involved,
the risks associated with these transactions are considered minimal. The following table provides a detail, by

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Note 23 (cid:2) Master Netting and Similar Agreements - Repurchase, Reverse Repurchase, and Securities Borrowing and
Lending Transactions (continued)

collateral type, of the remaining contractual maturity of Securities sold under agreements to repurchase as of
December 31:

(Dollars in thousands)

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

U.S. treasuries
Government agency issued MBS
Government agency issued CMO

Total Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

December 31, 2015

Overnight and
Continuous

Up to 30 Days

Total

$

7,066
229,982
90,562

$327,610

$

-
-
10,523

$

7,066
229,982
101,085

$10,523

$338,133

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Note 24 (cid:2) Fair Value of Assets & Liabilities

FHN groups its assets and liabilities measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the
assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. This hierarchy
requires FHN to maximize the use of observable market data, when available, and to minimize the use of
unobservable inputs when determining fair value. Each fair value measurement is placed into the proper level
based on the lowest level of significant input. These levels are:

• Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

• Level 2 – 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.

• Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use significant assumptions not

observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect management’s 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.

Transfers between fair value levels are recognized at the end of the fiscal quarter in which the associated change
in inputs occurs.

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Note 24 (cid:2) Fair Value of Assets & Liabilities (continued)

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents the balance of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of
December 31, 2015:

(Dollars in thousands)

Trading securities – fixed income:

U.S. treasuries
Government agency issued MBS
Government agency issued CMO
Other U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities
Corporate and other debt
Equity, mutual funds, and other

Total trading securities – fixed income

Trading securities – mortgage banking
Loans held-for-sale
Securities available-for-sale:

U.S. treasuries
Government agency issued MBS
Government agency issued CMO
Other U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities
Equity, mutual funds, and other

Total securities available-for-sale

Other assets:

Mortgage servicing rights
Deferred compensation assets
Derivatives, forwards and futures
Derivatives, interest rate contracts
Derivatives, other

Total other assets

Total assets

Trading liabilities – fixed income:

U.S. treasuries
Corporate and other debt

Total trading liabilities – fixed income

Other liabilities:

Derivatives, forwards and futures
Derivatives, interest rate contracts
Derivatives, other

Total other liabilities

Total liabilities

December 31, 2015

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-

$

$

64,483
258,899
99,260
83,740
32,729
331,709
6,253

877,073

-
-
-
-
-
5
-

5

-
-

4,372
27,418

-
-
-
-
-
26,434

26,434

-
29,399
4,361
-
-

33,760

100
1,573,611
2,169,683
102
-
-

3,743,496

-
-
-
99,855
149

100,004

-
-
-
-
1,500
-

1,500

1,841
-
-
-
-

1,841

$

64,483
258,899
99,260
83,740
32,729
331,714
6,253

877,078

4,372
27,418

100
1,573,611
2,169,683
102
1,500
26,434

3,771,430

1,841
29,399
4,361
99,855
149

135,605

$60,194

$4,720,573

$35,136

$4,815,903

$

-
-

-

3,527
-
-

3,527

$ 284,275
281,744

$

566,019

-
100,002
-

100,002

-
-

-

$ 284,275
281,744

566,019

-
-
4,810

4,810

3,527
100,002
4,810

108,339

$ 3,527

$ 666,021

$ 4,810

$ 674,358

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The following table presents the balance of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of
December 31, 2014:

46664

(Dollars in thousands)

Trading securities – fixed income:

U.S. treasuries
Government agency issued MBS
Government agency issued CMO
Other U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities
Trading Loans
Corporate and other debt
Equity, mutual funds, and other

Total trading securities – fixed income

Trading securities – mortgage banking
Loans held-for-sale
Securities available-for-sale:

U.S. treasuries
Government agency issued MBS
Government agency issued CMO
Other U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities
Equity, mutual funds, and other

Total securities available-for-sale

Other assets:

Mortgage servicing rights
Deferred compensation assets
Derivatives, forwards and futures
Derivatives, interest rate contracts
Derivatives, other

Total other assets

Total assets

Trading liabilities – fixed income:

U.S. treasuries
Other U.S. government agencies
Corporate and other debt

Total trading liabilities – fixed income

Other liabilities:

Derivatives, forwards and futures
Derivatives, interest rate contracts
Derivatives, other

Total other liabilities

Total liabilities

December 31, 2014

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-

$

$ 115,908
330,443
188,632
127,263
54,647
15,088
354,178
2,590

1,188,749

-
-
-
-
-
-
5
-

5

-
-

5,637
27,910

-
-
-
-
-
26,264

26,264

-
25,665
2,345
-
-

28,010

100
751,165
2,611,266
-
8,705
-

3,371,236

-
-
-
131,631
112

131,743

-
-
-
1,807
1,500
-

3,307

2,517
-
-
-
-

2,517

$ 115,908
330,443
188,632
127,263
54,647
15,088
354,183
2,590

1,188,754

5,637
27,910

100
751,165
2,611,266
1,807
10,205
26,264

3,400,807

2,517
25,665
2,345
131,631
112

162,270

$54,274

$4,691,728

$39,376

$4,785,378

$

$

-
-
-

-

$ 286,016
1,958
306,340

594,314

-
-
-

-

$ 286,016
1,958
306,340

594,314

2,035
-
-

2,035

-
111,964
-

111,964

-
-
5,240

5,240

2,035
111,964
5,240

119,239

$ 2,035

$ 706,278

$ 5,240

$ 713,553

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Note 24 (cid:2) Fair Value of Assets & Liabilities (continued)

Changes in Recurring Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value for the years ended December 31, 2015,
2014, and 2013, on a recurring basis are summarized as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)

Balance on January 1, 2015

Total net gains/(losses) included in:

Net income
Other comprehensive income/(loss)

Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Net transfers into/(out of) Level 3

Year Ended December 31, 2015

Trading
securities

Loans held-
for-sale

Securities
available-
for-sale

Mortgage
servicing
rights, net

Net derivative
liabilities

$ 5,642

$27,910

$ 3,307

$2,517

$(5,240)

369
-
-
-
-
(1,634)
-

2,765
-
3,116
-
-
(4,462)
(1,911)(b)

(47)
-
-
-
(1,760)
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
(676)
-

(775)
-
-
-
-
1,205
-

Balance on December 31, 2015

$ 4,377

$27,418

$ 1,500

$1,841

$(4,810)

Net unrealized gains/(losses) included in net income

$

369(a) $ 2,765(a)

$

-

$

-

$ (775)(c)

Year Ended December 31, 2014

(Dollars in thousands)

Trading
securities

Loans held-
for-sale

Investment
portfolio

Venture
Capital

Securities
available-for-sale

Mortgage
servicing
rights, net

Net derivative
liabilities

Balance on January 1, 2014

$ 7,200

$ 230,456

$3,826

$ 4,300

$ 72,793

$(2,915)

Total net gains/(losses) included in:

Net income
Other comprehensive income/(loss)

Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Net transfers into/(out of) Level 3

149
-
1,559
-
(1,715)
(1,551)
-

52,494
-
5,654
-
(236,975)
(19,806)

(3,913)(b)

-
(64)
-
-
-
(455)
-

(2,995)
-
-
-
(5)
(1,300)
-

1,248
-
-
-
(70,204)
(1,320)
-

(5,981)
-
-
-
-
3,656
-

Balance on December 31, 2014

$ 5,642

$ 27,910

$3,307

$

Net unrealized gains/(losses) included in

net income

$

225(a) $

1,991(a)

$

-

$

-

-

$ 2,517

$(5,240)

$

43(a) $(5,981)(c)

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Year Ended December 31, 2013

(Dollars in thousands)

Trading
securities

Loans held-
for-sale

Investment
portfolio

Venture
Capital

Securities
available-for-sale

Mortgage
servicing
rights, net

Net derivative
liabilities

Other
short-term
borrowings

Balance on January 1, 2013

$17,992

$221,094

$ 5,253

$4,300

$114,311

$(2,175)

$(11,156)

Total net gains/(losses) included in:

Net income
Other comprehensive income/(loss)

Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Net transfers into/(out of) Level 3

5,028
-
-
-
(7,784)
(8,036)
-

(4,387)
-
69,929
-
-
(40,369)
(15,811)(b)

-
(114)
-
-
-
(1,313)
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

20,182
-
-
-
(39,633)
(22,067)
-

(2,013)
-
-
-
-
1,273
-

Balance on December 31, 2013

$ 7,200

$230,456

$ 3,826

$4,300

$ 72,793

$(2,915)

$

Net unrealized gains/(losses) included in

net income

$ 1,237(a) $ (4,387)(a) $

-

$

-

$ 17,394(a) $ 2,013(c)

$

(3)
-
-
-
11,159
-
-

-

-

(a) Primarily included in mortgage banking income on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(b) Transfers out of recurring loans held-for-sale level 3 balances reflect movements out of loans held-for-sale and into real estate acquired by

foreclosure (level 3 nonrecurring).

(c) Included in Other expense.

In third quarter 2014, FHN completed sales of first lien mortgage loans from its loans held-for-sale portfolio. The
sale populations primarily represented loans that had been originated with the intent to sell to FNMA or FHLMC
and consisted of repurchased loans as well as loans that remained after FHN’s exit of mortgage origination
activities in 2008. Smaller amounts of jumbo loans were also included in the sale, along with some loans insured
under government programs. Almost all of these loans had been accounted for at elected fair value (a recurring
measurement) with a small amount having been accounted for as LOCOM loans (a nonrecurring measurement).
The contracted sale values for the loans reflected a substantial improvement in pricing for pre-2009 vintage first
lien mortgages in comparison to FHN’s historical methodologies used to estimate fair value, which incorporate
significant Level 3 inputs within a discounted cash flow model. Accordingly, the loans being sold were marked to
the revised estimate of fair value and the pricing evidence from the sale transactions was considered a Level 2
input within the valuation process for the remaining non-governmental guaranteed portion of first lien mortgage
loans held-for-sale.

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

From time to time, FHN may be required to measure certain other financial assets at fair value on a nonrecurring
basis in accordance with GAAP. These adjustments to fair value usually result from the application of LOCOM
accounting or write-downs of individual assets. For assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis which
were still held on the balance sheet at December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively, the following tables
provide the level of valuation assumptions used to determine each adjustment, the related carrying value, and the
fair value adjustments recorded during the respective periods.

(Dollars in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Net gains/(losses)

Carrying value at December 31, 2015

Year Ended
December 31, 2015

Loans held-for-sale – first mortgages
Loans, net of unearned income (a)
Real estate acquired by foreclosure (b)
Other assets (c)

$-
-
-
-

$-
-
-
-

$

729
27,026
24,977
24,577

$

729
27,026
24,977
24,577

$

57
4,087
(2,868)
(4,582)

$(3,306)

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(Dollars in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Net gains/(losses)

Carrying value at December 31, 2014

Year Ended
December 31, 2014

Loans held-for-sale – SBAs
Loans held-for-sale – first mortgages
Loans, net of unearned income (a)
Real estate acquired by foreclosure (b)
Other assets (c)

$-
-
-
-
-

$3,322
-
-
-
-

$

-
846
40,531
30,430
28,660

$ 3,322
846
40,531
30,430
28,660

$

46
(470)
(801)
(3,465)
(2,087)

$(6,777)

(Dollars in thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

Net gains/(losses)

Carrying value at December 31, 2013

Year Ended
December 31, 2013

Loans held-for-sale – SBAs
Loans held-for-sale – first mortgages
Loans, net of unearned income (a)
Real estate acquired by foreclosure (b)
Other assets (c)

$-
-
-
-
-

$6,185
-
-
-
-

$

-
9,457
62,839
45,753
30,810

$ 6,185
9,457
62,839
45,753
30,810

$

(122)
139
(3,109)
(4,987)
(2,021)

$(10,100)

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation.
(a) Represents carrying value of loans for which adjustments are required to be based on the appraised value of the collateral less estimated
costs to sell. Write-downs on these loans are recognized as part of provision for loan losses. Gains in 2015 are due to recoveries of
previously charged-off amounts.

(b) Represents the fair value and related losses of foreclosed properties that were measured subsequent to their initial classification as

foreclosed assets. Balance excludes foreclosed real estate related to government insured mortgages.

(c) Represents tax credit investments accounted for under the equity method.

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Level 3 Measurements

The following tables provide information regarding the unobservable inputs utilized in determining the fair value of
level 3 recurring and non-recurring measurements as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:

(Dollars in Thousands)

Level 3 Class

Fair Value at
December 31, 2015

Valuation Techniques

Unobservable Input

Values Utilized

Trading securities –

$ 4,372

Discounted cash flow

Prepayment speeds

42% - 43%

mortgage

Loans held-for-sale –

residential real estate

28,147

Discounted cash flow

Derivative liabilities,

4,810

Discounted cash flow

other

Discount rate

Prepayment speeds – First
mortgage

Prepayment speeds – HELOC

Foreclosure losses

Loss severity trends –
First mortgage

Loss severity trends –
HELOC

6% - 63%

2% - 20%

3% - 15%

45% - 55%

10% - 70% of UPB

35% - 100% of UPB

Draw rate – HELOC

2% - 12%

Visa covered litigation
resolution amount

Probability of resolution
scenarios

$4.4 billion – $5.4 billion

5% - 25%

Time until resolution

6 - 42 months

Loans, net of unearned

27,026

income (a)

Appraisals from
comparable properties

Marketability adjustments
for specific properties

0% - 10% of appraisal

Other collateral valuations Borrowing base certificates

20% - 50% of gross value

Real estate acquired by

24,977

foreclosure (b)

Other assets (c)

adjustment

Financial
Statements/Auction values
adjustment

0% - 25% of
reported value

Appraisals from
comparable properties

Adjustment for value
changes since appraisal

0% - 10% of appraisal

24,577

Discounted cash flow

Adjustments to current
sales yields for
specific properties

0% - 15% adjustment
to yield

Appraisals from
comparable properties

Marketability adjustments
for specific properties

0% - 25% of appraisal

(a) Represents carrying value of loans for which adjustments are required to be based on the appraised value of the collateral less estimated

costs to sell. Write-downs on these loans are recognized as part of provision for loan losses.

(b) Represents the fair value of foreclosed properties that were measured subsequent to their initial classification as foreclosed assets. Balance

excludes foreclosed real estate related to government insured mortgages.

(c) Represents tax credit investments accounted for under the equity method.

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(Dollars in Thousands)

Level 3 Class

Fair Value at
December 31, 2014

Valuation Techniques

Unobservable Input

Values Utilized

Trading securities –

$ 5,637

Discounted cash flow

Prepayment speeds

mortgage

Loans held-for-sale –

residential real estate

28,756

Discounted cash flow

Discount rate

Prepayment speeds – First
mortgage

Prepayment speeds – HELOC

Foreclosure Losses

Loss severity trends – First
mortgage

41% - 46%

8% - 56%

2% - 12%

5% - 15%

50% - 60%

10% - 70% of UPB

Derivative liabilities,

5,240

Discounted cash flow

other

Loss severity trends – HELOC

45% - 100% of UPB

Draw Rate – HELOC

5% - 12%

Visa covered litigation
resolution amount

Probability of resolution
scenarios

$4.8 billion - $5.6 billion

10% - 30%

Time until resolution

12 - 48 months

Loans, net of unearned

40,531

income (a)

Appraisals from
comparable properties

Marketability adjustments
for specific properties

0% - 10% of appraisal

Other collateral valuations

Borrowing base certificates
adjustment

20% - 50% of gross
value

Financial
Statements/Auction Values adjustment

0% - 25% of
reported value

Real estate acquired
by foreclosure (b)

30,430

Appraisals from
comparable properties

Adjustment for value
changes since appraisal

Other assets (c)

28,660

Discounted cash flow

Adjustments to current
sales yields for
specific properties

0% - 10% of appraisal

0% - 15% adjustment
to yield

Appraisals from
comparable properties

Marketability adjustments
for specific properties

0% - 25% of appraisal

(a) Represents carrying value of loans for which adjustments are required to be based on the appraised value of the collateral less estimated

costs to sell. Write-downs on these loans are recognized as part of provision for loan losses.

(b) Represents the fair value of foreclosed properties that were measured subsequent to their initial classification as foreclosed assets. Balance

excludes foreclosed real estate related to government insured mortgages.

(c) Represents tax credit investments accounted for under the equity method.

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Trading securities-mortgage. Prepayment rates and credit spreads (part of the discount rate) are significant
unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of FHN’s mortgage trading securities which include
interest-only strips, principal-only strips, and subordinated bonds. Increases in prepayment rates and credit spreads
in isolation would result in significantly lower fair value measurements for the associated assets. Conversely,
decreases in prepayment rates and credit spreads in isolation would result in significantly higher fair value
measurements for the associated assets. Generally, when market interest rates decline and other factors favorable
to prepayments occur, there is a corresponding increase in prepayment rates as customers are expected to
refinance existing mortgages under more favorable interest rate terms. Generally, changes in discount rates
directionally mirror the changes in market interest rates. FHN’s Corporate Accounting Department monitors
changes in the fair value of these securities monthly.

Loans held-for-sale. Foreclosure losses and prepayment rates are significant unobservable inputs used in the fair
value measurement of FHN’s residential real estate loans held-for-sale. Loss severity trends are also assessed to
evaluate the reasonableness of fair value estimates resulting from discounted cash flows methodologies as well as
to estimate fair value for newly repurchased loans and loans that are near foreclosure. Significant increases
(decreases) in any of these inputs in isolation would result in significantly lower (higher) fair value measurements.
Draw rates are an additional significant unobservable input for HELOCs. Increases (decreases) in the draw rate
estimates for HELOCs would increase (decrease) their fair value. All observable and unobservable inputs are re-
assessed quarterly. Fair value measurements are reviewed at least quarterly by FHN’s Corporate Accounting
Department.

Derivative liabilities. In conjunction with the sales of portions of its Visa Class B shares, FHN and the purchasers
entered into derivative transactions whereby FHN will make, or receive, cash payments whenever the conversion
ratio of the Visa Class B shares into Visa Class A shares is adjusted. FHN uses a discounted cash flow
methodology in order to estimate the fair value of FHN’s derivative liabilities associated with its prior sales of Visa
Class B shares. The methodology includes estimation of both the resolution amount for Visa’s Covered Litigation
matters as well as the length of time until the resolution occurs. Significant increases (decreases) in either of these
inputs in isolation would result in significantly higher (lower) fair value measurements for the derivative liabilities.
Additionally, FHN performs a probability weighted multiple resolution scenario to calculate the estimated fair value
of these derivative liabilities. Assignment of higher (lower) probabilities to the larger potential resolution scenarios
would result in an increase (decrease) in the estimated fair value of the derivative liabilities. Since this estimation
process requires application of judgment in developing significant unobservable inputs used to determine the
possible outcomes and the probability weighting assigned to each scenario, these derivatives have been classified
within Level 3 in fair value measurements disclosures. The valuation inputs and process are discussed with senior
and executive management when significant events affecting the estimate of fair value occur. Inputs are compared
to information obtained from the public issuances and filings of Visa, Inc. as well as public information released by
other participants in the applicable litigation matters.

Loans, net of unearned income and Real estate acquired by foreclosure. Collateral-dependent loans and Real estate
acquired by foreclosure are primarily valued using appraisals based on sales of comparable properties in the same
or similar markets. Multiple appraisal firms are utilized to ensure that estimated values are consistent between
firms. This process occurs within FHN’s Credit Risk Management (commercial) and Default Servicing functions
(primarily consumer) and the Credit Risk Management Committee reviews valuation methodologies and loss
information for reasonableness. Back testing is performed during the year through comparison to ultimate
disposition values and is reviewed quarterly within the Credit Risk Management function. Other collateral
(receivables, inventory, equipment, etc.) is valued through borrowing base certificates, financial statements and/or
auction valuations. These valuations are discounted based on the quality of reporting, knowledge of the
marketability/collectability of the collateral and historical disposition rates.

Other assets – tax credit investments. The estimated fair value of tax credit investments accounted for under the
equity method is generally determined in relation to the yield (i.e., future tax credits to be received) an acquirer of
these investments would expect in relation to the yields experienced on current new issue and/or secondary market
transactions. Thus, as tax credits are recognized, the future yield to a market participant is reduced, resulting in
consistent impairment of the individual investments. Individual investments are reviewed for impairment quarterly,
which may include the consideration of additional marketability discounts related to specific investments which

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typically includes consideration of the underlying property’s appraised value. Unusual valuation adjustments and
the associated triggering events are discussed with senior and executive management when appropriate. A portfolio
review is conducted annually, with the assistance of a third party, to assess the reasonableness of current
valuations.

Fair Value Option

FHN elected the fair value option on a prospective basis for almost all types of mortgage loans originated for sale
purposes under the Financial Instruments Topic (“ASC 825”). FHN determined that the election reduced certain
timing differences and better matched changes in the value of such loans with changes in the value of derivatives
used as economic hedges for these assets at the time of election.

Repurchased loans are recognized within loans held-for-sale at fair value at the time of repurchase, which includes
consideration of the credit status of the loans and the estimated liquidation value. FHN has elected to continue
recognition of these loans at fair value in periods subsequent to reacquisition. Due to the credit-distressed nature
of the vast majority of repurchased loans and the related loss severities experienced upon repurchase, FHN
believes that the fair value election provides a more timely recognition of changes in value for these loans that
occur subsequent to repurchase. Absent the fair value election, these loans would be subject to valuation at the
LOCOM value, which would prevent subsequent values from exceeding the initial fair value, determined at the time
of repurchase, but would require recognition of subsequent declines in value. Thus, the fair value election provides
for a more timely recognition of any potential future recoveries in asset values while not affecting the requirement
to recognize subsequent declines in value.

The following tables reflect the differences between the fair value carrying amount of residential real estate loans
held-for-sale measured at fair value in accordance with management’s election and the aggregate unpaid principal
amount FHN is contractually entitled to receive at maturity.

(Dollars in thousands)

Residential real estate loans held-for-sale reported at fair value:

Total loans
Nonaccrual loans
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing

(Dollars in thousands)

Residential real estate loans held-for-sale reported at fair value:

Total loans
Nonaccrual loans
Loans 90 days or more past due and still accruing

December 31, 2015

Fair value
carrying
amount

Aggregate
unpaid
principal

Fair value
carrying amount
less aggregate
unpaid principal

$27,418
7,702
2,181

$41,881
14,807
3,004

$(14,463)
(7,105)
(823)

December 31, 2014

Fair value
carrying
amount

Aggregate
unpaid
principal

Fair value
carrying amount
less aggregate
unpaid principal

$27,910
7,430
2,587

$43,822
14,316
4,000

$(15,912)
(6,886)
(1,413)

Assets and liabilities accounted for under the fair value election are initially measured at fair value with subsequent
changes in fair value recognized in earnings. Such changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities for which FHN

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elected the fair value option are included in current period earnings with classification in the income statement line
item reflected in the following table:

(Dollars in thousands)

Changes in fair value included in net income:

Mortgage banking noninterest income

Loans held-for-sale
Other short-term borrowings

Year Ended
December 31

2015

2014

2013

$2,765
-

$52,494
-

$(4,387)
(3)

For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, the amounts for residential real estate loans held-for-
sale include a gain of $.4 million and $2.8 million, and a loss of $1.5 million, respectively, in pretax earnings that
are attributable to changes in instrument-specific credit risk. The portion of the fair value adjustments related to
credit risk was determined based on estimated default rates and estimated loss severities. Interest income on
residential real estate loans held-for-sale measured at fair value is calculated based on the note rate of the loan
and is recorded in the interest income section of the Consolidated Statements of Income as interest on loans held-
for-sale.

Determination of Fair Value

In accordance with ASC 820-10-35, fair values are based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or
paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The
following describes the assumptions and methodologies used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments
recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Condition and for estimating the fair value of financial
instruments for which fair value is disclosed under ASC 825-10-50.

Short-term financial assets. Federal funds sold, securities purchased under agreements to resell, and interest
bearing deposits with other financial institutions and the Federal Reserve are carried at historical cost. The carrying
amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the relatively short time between the origination of the
instrument and its expected realization.

Trading securities and trading liabilities. Trading securities and trading liabilities are recognized at fair value
through current earnings. Trading inventory held for broker-dealer operations is included in trading securities and
trading liabilities. Broker-dealer long positions are valued at bid price in the bid-ask spread. Short positions are
valued at the ask price. Inventory positions are valued using observable inputs including current market
transactions, LIBOR and U.S. treasury curves, credit spreads, and consensus prepayment speeds. Trading loans
are valued using observable inputs including current market transactions, swap rates, mortgage rates, and
consensus prepayment speeds.

Trading securities also include retained interests in prior securitizations that qualify as financial assets, which
include interest-only strips, principal-only strips and subordinated bonds. FHN uses inputs including yield curves,
credit spreads, and prepayment speeds to determine the fair value of interest-only and principal-only strips.
Subordinated bonds are bonds with junior priority and are valued using an internal model which includes
contractual terms, frequency and severity of loss (credit spreads), prepayment speeds of the underlying collateral,
and the yield that a market participant would require.

Securities available-for-sale. Securities available-for-sale includes the investment portfolio accounted for as
available-for-sale under ASC 320-10-25, federal bank stock holdings, and short-term investments in mutual funds.
Valuations of available-for-sale securities are performed using observable inputs obtained from market transactions
in similar securities. Typical inputs include LIBOR and U.S. treasury curves, consensus prepayment estimates, and
credit spreads. When available, broker quotes are used to support these valuations. Prior to disposition in fourth
quarter 2015, certain government agency debt obligations with limited trading activity were valued using a

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discounted cash flow model that incorporates a combination of observable and unobservable inputs. Primary
observable inputs included contractual cash flows and the treasury curve. Significant unobservable inputs included
estimated trading spreads and estimated prepayment speeds.

Investments in the stock of the Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Banks are recognized at historical
cost in the Consolidated Statements of Condition which is considered to approximate fair value. Short-term
investments in mutual funds are measured at the funds’ reported closing net asset values. Investments in equity
securities are valued using quoted market prices.

Securities held-to-maturity. Securities held-to-maturity reflects debt securities for which management has the
positive intent and ability to hold to maturity. To the extent possible, valuations of held-to-maturity securities are
performed using observable inputs obtained from market transactions in similar securities. Typical inputs include
LIBOR and U.S. treasury curves and credit spreads. Debt securities with limited trading activity are valued using a
discounted cash flow model that incorporates a combination of observable and unobservable inputs. Primary
observable inputs include contractual cash flows, the treasury curve and credit spreads from similar instruments.
Significant unobservable inputs include estimated credit spreads for individual issuers and instruments as well as
prepayment speeds, as applicable.

Loans held-for-sale. Residential real estate loans held-for-sale are valued using current transaction prices and/or
values on similar assets when available. Uncommitted bids may be adjusted based on other available market
information. For all other loans FHN determines the fair value of residential real estate loans held-for-sale using a
discounted cash flow model which incorporates both observable and unobservable inputs. Inputs include current
mortgage rates for similar products, estimated prepayment rates, foreclosure losses, and various loan performance
measures (delinquency, LTV, credit score). Adjustments for delinquency and other differences in loan
characteristics are typically reflected in the model’s discount rates. Loss severity trends and the value of underlying
collateral are also considered in assessing the appropriate fair value for severely delinquent loans and loans in
foreclosure. The valuation of HELOCs also incorporates estimates of loan draw rates as well as estimated
cancellation rates for loans expected to become delinquent.

Loans held-for-sale also include loans made by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), which are accounted
for at LOCOM. The fair value of SBA loans is determined using an expected cash flow model that utilizes
observable inputs such as the spread between LIBOR and prime rates, consensus prepayment speeds, and the
treasury curve. The fair value of other non-residential real estate loans held-for-sale is approximated by their
carrying values based on current transaction values.

Loans, net of unearned income. Loans, net of unearned income are recognized at the amount of funds advanced,
less charge-offs and an estimation of credit risk represented by the allowance for loan losses. The fair value
estimates for disclosure purposes differentiate loans based on their financial characteristics, such as product
classification, vintage, loan category, pricing features, and remaining maturity.

The fair value of floating rate loans is estimated through comparison to recent market activity in loans of similar
product types, with adjustments made for differences in loan characteristics. In situations where market pricing
inputs are not available, fair value is considered to approximate book value due to the monthly repricing for
commercial and consumer loans, with the exception of floating rate 1-4 family residential mortgage loans which
reprice annually and will lag movements in market rates. The fair value for floating rate 1-4 family mortgage loans
is calculated by discounting future cash flows to their present value. Future cash flows are discounted to their
present value by using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit
ratings and for the same time period. Prepayment assumptions based on historical prepayment speeds and
industry speeds for similar loans have been applied to the floating rate 1-4 family residential mortgage portfolio.

The fair value of fixed rate loans is estimated through comparison to recent market activity in loans of similar
product types, with adjustments made for differences in loan characteristics. In situations where market pricing
inputs are not available, fair value is estimated by discounting future cash flows to their present value. Future cash
flows are discounted to their present value by using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to
borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same time period. Prepayment assumptions based on historical

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prepayment speeds and industry speeds for similar loans have been applied to the fixed rate mortgage and
installment loan portfolios.

For all loan portfolio classes, adjustments are made to reflect liquidity or illiquidity of the market. Such adjustments
reflect discounts that FHN believes are consistent with what a market participant would consider in determining fair
value given current market conditions.

Individually impaired loans are measured using either a discounted cash flow methodology or the estimated fair
value of the underlying collateral less costs to sell, if the loan is considered collateral-dependent. In accordance
with accounting standards, the discounted cash flow analysis utilizes the loan’s effective interest rate for
discounting expected cash flow amounts. Thus, this analysis is not considered a fair value measurement in
accordance with ASC 820. However, the results of this methodology are considered to approximate fair value for
the applicable loans. Expected cash flows are derived from internally-developed inputs primarily reflecting expected
default rates on contractual cash flows. For loans measured using the estimated fair value of collateral less costs to
sell, fair value is estimated using appraisals of the collateral. Collateral values are monitored and additional write-
downs are recognized if it is determined that the estimated collateral values have declined further. Estimated costs
to sell are based on current amounts of disposal costs for similar assets. Carrying value is considered to reflect fair
value for these loans.

Mortgage servicing rights. FHN recognizes all classes of MSR at fair value. In third quarter 2013, FHN agreed to
sell substantially all of its remaining legacy mortgage servicing. Since that time FHN has used the price in the
definitive agreement, as adjusted for the portion of pricing that was not specific to the MSR, as a third-party
pricing source in the valuation of the MSR.

Derivative assets and liabilities. The fair value for forwards and futures contracts is based on current transactions
involving identical securities. Futures contracts are exchange-traded and thus have no credit risk factor assigned as
the risk of non-performance is limited to the clearinghouse used.

Valuations of other derivatives (primarily interest rate related swaps, swaptions, caps, and collars) are based on
inputs observed in active markets for similar instruments. Typical inputs include the LIBOR curve, Overnight
Indexed Swap (“OIS”) curve, option volatility, and option skew. In measuring the fair value of these derivative
assets and liabilities, FHN has elected to consider credit risk based on the net exposure to individual
counterparties. Credit risk is mitigated for these instruments through the use of mutual margining and master
netting agreements as well as collateral posting requirements. Any remaining credit risk related to interest rate
derivatives is considered in determining fair value through evaluation of additional factors such as customer loan
grades and debt ratings. Foreign currency related derivatives also utilize observable exchange rates in the
determination of fair value. The determination of fair value for FHN’s derivative liabilities associated with its prior
sales of Visa Class B shares are classified within Level 3 in the fair value measurements disclosure as previously
discussed in the unobservable inputs discussion.

Real estate acquired by foreclosure. Real estate acquired by foreclosure primarily consists of properties that have
been acquired in satisfaction of debt. These properties are carried at the lower of the outstanding loan amount or
estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell the real estate. Estimated fair value is determined using appraised
values with subsequent adjustments for deterioration in values that are not reflected in the most recent appraisal.
Real estate acquired by foreclosure during periods prior to January 1, 2015 also includes properties acquired in
compliance with HUD servicing guidelines which are carried at the estimated amount of the underlying government
insurance or guarantee.

Nonearning assets. For disclosure purposes, nonearning assets include cash and due from banks, accrued interest
receivable, and fixed income receivables. Due to the short-term nature of cash and due from banks, accrued
interest receivable, and fixed income receivables, the fair value is approximated by the book value.

Other assets. For disclosure purposes, other assets consist of tax credit investments and deferred compensation
assets that are considered financial assets. Tax credit investments accounted for under the equity method are
written down to estimated fair value quarterly based on the estimated value of the associated tax credits which

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incorporates estimates of required yield for hypothetical investors. The fair value of all other tax credit investments
is estimated using recent transaction information with adjustments for differences in individual investments.
Deferred compensation assets are recognized at fair value, which is based on quoted prices in active markets.
Beginning in first quarter 2015, Other assets also includes property acquired in connection with foreclosures of
loans that have government insurance or guarantees. These receivables are valued at the expected amounts
recoverable for the insurance or guarantees.

Defined maturity deposits. The fair value of these deposits is estimated by discounting future cash flows to their
present value. Future cash flows are discounted by using the current market rates of similar instruments applicable
to the remaining maturity. For disclosure purposes, defined maturity deposits include all certificates of deposit and
other time deposits.

Undefined maturity deposits. In accordance with ASC 825, the fair value of these deposits is approximated by the
book value. For the purpose of this disclosure, undefined maturity deposits include demand deposits, checking
interest accounts, savings accounts, and money market accounts.

Short-term financial liabilities. The fair value of federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to
repurchase and other short-term borrowings are approximated by the book value. The carrying amount is a
reasonable estimate of fair value because of the relatively short time between the origination of the instrument and
its expected realization.

Term borrowings. The fair value of term borrowings is based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes for the
identical liability when traded as an asset. When pricing information for the identical liability is not available,
relevant prices for similar debt instruments are used with adjustments being made to the prices obtained for
differences in characteristics of the debt instruments. If no relevant pricing information is available, the fair value is
approximated by the present value of the contractual cash flows discounted by the investor’s yield which considers
FHN’s and FTBNA’s debt ratings.

Other noninterest-bearing liabilities. For disclosure purposes, other noninterest-bearing liabilities include accrued
interest payable and fixed income payables. Due to the short-term nature of these liabilities, the book value is
considered to approximate fair value.

Loan commitments. Fair values of these commitments are based on fees charged to enter into similar agreements
taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standing.

Other commitments. Fair values of these commitments are based on fees charged to enter into similar agreements.

The following fair value estimates are determined as of a specific point in time utilizing various assumptions and
estimates. The use of assumptions and various valuation techniques, as well as the absence of secondary markets
for certain financial instruments, reduces the comparability of fair value disclosures between financial institutions.
Due to market illiquidity, the fair values for loans, net of unearned income, loans held-for-sale, and term
borrowings as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, involve the use of significant internally-developed pricing
assumptions for certain components of these line items. The assumptions and valuations utilized for this disclosure
are considered to reflect inputs that market participants would use in transactions involving these instruments as of
the measurement date. The valuations of legacy assets, particularly consumer loans within the non-strategic
segment and TRUP loans, are influenced by the challenging economic conditions experienced during the past
several years, including housing price declines and the effect on estimated collateral values, elevated
unemployment or underemployment and risk perceptions of the financial sector. These considerations affect the
estimate of a potential acquirer’s cost of capital and cash flow volatility assumptions from these assets and the
resulting fair value measurements may depart significantly from our internal estimates of the intrinsic value of these
assets.

Assets and liabilities that are not financial instruments have not been included in the following table such as the
value of long-term relationships with deposit and trust customers, premises and equipment, goodwill and other
intangibles, deferred taxes, and certain other assets and other liabilities. Additionally, these measurements are

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solely for financial instruments as of the measurement date and do not consider the earnings potential of our
various business lines. Accordingly, the total of the fair value amounts does not represent, and should not be
construed to represent, the underlying value of the Company.

The following tables summarize the book value and estimated fair value of financial instruments recorded in the
Consolidated Statements of Condition as well as unfunded loan commitments and stand by and other
commitments as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

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(Dollars in thousands)

Book
Value

December 31, 2015

Fair Value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

38211

Assets:
Loans, net of unearned income and allowance

for loan losses
Commercial:

Commercial, financial and industrial
Commercial real estate

$10,362,753
1,649,776

$

Retail:

Consumer real estate
Permanent mortgage
Credit card & other

Total loans, net of unearned income and

allowance for loan losses

Short-term financial assets
Interest-bearing cash
Federal funds sold
Securities purchased under agreements to

resell

Total short-term financial assets

Trading securities (a)
Loans held-for-sale
Securities available-for-sale (a) (b)
Securities held-to-maturity
Derivative assets (a)
Other assets

Tax credit investments
Deferred compensation assets

Total other assets

Nonearning assets

Cash & due from banks
Fixed income receivables
Accrued interest receivable

Total nonearning assets
Total assets

Liabilities:
Deposits:

Defined maturity
Undefined maturity

Total deposits
Trading liabilities (a)
Short-term financial liabilities
Federal funds purchased
Securities sold under agreements to

repurchase

Other short-term borrowings
Total short-term financial liabilities

Term borrowings

Real estate investment trust-preferred
Term borrowings - new market tax credit

Borrowings secured by residential real

investment

estate

Other long term borrowings

Total term borrowings

Derivative liabilities (a)
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities

Fixed income payables
Accrued interest payable

Total other noninterest-bearing liabilities
Total liabilities

$

-
-

-
-
-

-

-
-

-
-
-

-

$10,280,766
1,619,795

$10,280,766
1,619,795

4,546,018
400,970
344,892

4,546,018
400,970
344,892

17,192,441

17,192,441

602,836
-

-
602,836
-
-
26,434
-
4,361

-
29,399
29,399

-
114,479

615,773
730,252
877,073
6,616
3,743,496
-
100,004

-
-
-

-
-

-
-
4,377
119,726
159,916
15,349
-

55,406
-
55,406

602,836
114,479

615,773
1,333,088
881,450
126,342
3,929,846
15,349
104,365

55,406
29,399
84,805

4,685,904
435,176
342,651

17,476,260

602,836
114,479

615,773
1,333,088
881,450
126,342
3,929,846
14,320
104,365

91,507
29,399
120,906

300,811
63,660
62,497
426,968
$24,413,545

300,811
-
-
300,811
$963,841

-
63,660
62,497
126,157
$ 5,583,598

-
-
-
-
$17,547,215

300,811
63,660
62,497
426,968
$24,094,654

$

$ 1,231,876
18,735,602
19,967,478
566,019

464,166

338,133
137,861
940,160

45,964

18,000

41,100
1,210,112
1,315,176
108,339

23,072
14,871
37,943
$22,935,115

$

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

-

-
-
-
3,527

-
-
-
3,527

$

$ 1,238,044
18,735,602
19,973,646
566,019

464,166

338,133
137,861
940,160

-

-

-
1,193,482
1,193,482
100,002

23,072
14,871
37,943
$22,811,252

$

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

49,350

17,972

35,469
-
102,791
4,810

-
-
-
107,601

$ 1,238,044
18,735,602
19,973,646
566,019

464,166

338,133
137,861
940,160

49,350

17,972

35,469
1,193,482
1,296,273
108,339

23,072
14,871
37,943
$22,922,380

(a) Classes are detailed in the recurring and nonrecurring measurement tables.
(b) Level 3 includes restricted investments in FHLB-Cincinnati stock of $87.9 million and FRB stock of $65.8 million.

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(Dollars in thousands)

Book
Value

December 31, 2014

Fair Value

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

83128

Assets:
Loans, net of unearned income and allowance

for loan losses
Commercial:

Commercial, financial and industrial
Commercial real estate

$ 8,940,275
1,259,143

$

Retail:

Consumer real estate
Permanent mortgage
Credit card & other

Total loans, net of unearned income and

allowance for loan losses

Short-term financial assets
Interest-bearing cash
Federal funds sold
Securities purchased under agreements

to resell

Total short-term financial assets

Trading securities (a)
Loans held-for-sale (a)
Securities available-for-sale (a) (b)
Securities held-to-maturity
Derivative assets (a)
Other assets

Tax credit investments
Deferred compensation assets

Total other assets

Nonearning assets

Cash & due from banks
Fixed income receivables
Accrued interest receivable

Total nonearning assets
Total assets

Liabilities:
Deposits:

Defined maturity
Undefined maturity

Total deposits
Trading liabilities (a)
Short-term financial liabilities
Federal funds purchased
Securities sold under agreements to

repurchase

Other short-term borrowings
Total short-term financial liabilities

Term borrowings

Real estate investment trust-preferred
Term borrowings - new market tax credit

Borrowings secured by residential real

investment

estate

Other long term borrowings

Total term borrowings

Derivative liabilities (a)
Other noninterest-bearing liabilities

Fixed income payables
Accrued interest payable

Total other noninterest-bearing liabilities
Total liabilities

$

-
-

-
-
-

-

-
-

-
-
-

-

$ 8,902,045
1,243,404

$ 8,902,045
1,243,404

4,747,761
483,179
345,198

4,747,761
483,179
345,198

15,721,587

15,721,587

1,621,967
-

-
1,621,967
-
-
26,264
-
2,345

-
25,665
25,665

-
63,080

659,154
722,234
1,188,749
3,322
3,371,236
-
131,743

-
-
-

-
-

-
-
5,642
137,963
159,113
5,404
-

65,314
-
65,314

1,621,967
63,080

659,154
2,344,201
1,194,391
141,285
3,556,613
5,404
134,088

65,314
25,665
90,979

4,935,060
519,839
343,401

15,997,718

1,621,967
63,080

659,154
2,344,201
1,194,391
141,285
3,556,613
4,292
134,088

82,907
25,665
108,572

349,171
42,488
67,301
458,960
$23,940,120

349,171
-
-
349,171
$2,025,412

-
42,488
67,301
109,789
$ 5,527,073

-
-
-
-
$16,095,023

349,171
42,488
67,301
458,960
$23,647,508

$

$ 1,276,938
16,792,001
18,068,939
594,314

1,037,052

562,214
157,218
1,756,484

45,896

18,000

65,612
1,750,597
1,880,105
119,239

18,157
23,995
42,152
$22,461,233

$

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

-

-
-
-
2,035

-
-
-
2,035

$

$ 1,282,833
16,792,001
18,074,834
594,314

1,037,052

562,214
157,218
1,756,484

-

-

-
1,730,061
1,730,061
111,964

18,157
23,995
42,152
$22,309,809

$

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

49,350

18,049

56,623
-
124,022
5,240

-
-
-
129,262

$ 1,282,833
16,792,001
18,074,834
594,314

1,037,052

562,214
157,218
1,756,484

49,350

18,049

56,623
1,730,061
1,854,083
119,239

18,157
23,995
42,152
$22,441,106

(a) Classes are detailed in the recurring and nonrecurring measurement tables.
(b) Level 3 includes restricted investments in FHLB-Cincinnati stock of $87.9 million and FRB stock of $66.0 million.

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Contractual Amount

Fair Value

(Dollars in thousands)

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

December 31, 2015

December 31, 2014

Unfunded Commitments:
Loan commitments
Standby and other commitments

$7,903,294
279,272

$7,231,879
331,877

$2,748
4,421

$2,358
4,451

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Note 25 (cid:2) Parent Company Financial Information

Following are condensed statements of the parent company:

Statements of Condition

(Dollars in thousands)

Assets:
Cash
Securities available-for-sale
Notes receivable
Allowance for loan losses
Investments in subsidiaries:

Bank
Non-bank
Other assets

Total assets

Liabilities and equity:
Other short-term borrowings
Accrued employee benefits and other liabilities
Term borrowings
Total liabilities

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

Statements of Income

(Dollars in thousands)

Dividend income:

Bank
Non-bank

Total dividend income
Interest income
Other income

Total income

Provision/(provision credit) for loan losses
Interest expense:
Short-term debt
Term borrowings

Total interest expense
Compensation, employee benefits and other expense

Total expense

Income/(loss) before income taxes
Income tax benefit

Income/(loss) before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries
Equity in undistributed net income/(loss) of subsidiaries:

Bank
Non-bank

Net income/(loss) attributable to the controlling interest

46532

Year Ended December 31

2015

2014

$ 138,139
2,061
3,339
(925)

$ 167,562
2,634
3,460
(925)

2,619,715
27,677
186,005

2,761,725
17,870
195,898

$2,976,011

$3,148,224

$

-
140,588
491,268
631,856
2,344,155

$

3,000
138,233
720,832
862,065
2,286,159

$2,976,011

$3,148,224

Year Ended December 31

2015

2014

2013

$ 325,000
1,150

$180,000
446

$ 180,000
957

326,150
-
5,884

332,034

-

6
23,579

23,585
36,388

59,973

180,446
2
6,265

186,713

180,957
125
3,468

184,550

-

(925)

9
23,808

23,817
30,400

54,217

20
24,058

24,078
37,490

60,643

272,061
(21,757)

132,496
(20,599)

123,907
(20,897)

293,818

153,095

144,804

(207,831)
(108)

68,836
588

(117,600)
(300)

$ 85,879

$222,519

$ 26,904

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Note 25 (cid:2) Parent Company Financial Information (continued)

Statements of Cash Flows

(Dollars in thousands)

Operating activities:
Net income/(loss)
Less undistributed net income/(loss) of subsidiaries
Income/(loss) before undistributed net income of subsidiaries
Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation, amortization, and other
(Gain)/loss on securities
Stock-based compensation expense
(Gain)/loss on extinguishment of debt
Net (increase)/decrease in interest receivable and other assets
Net (decrease)/increase in interest payable and other liabilities

Total adjustments

Year Ended December 31

2015

2014

2013

$ 85,879
(207,939)
293,818

$222,519
69,424
153,095

$ 26,904
(117,900)
144,804

(276)
259
13,796
(5,793)
(6,029)
(6,777)

(4,820)

(390)
(5,736)
11,351
-
(1,836)
1,505

4,894

(1,314)
(2,182)
16,144
-
(4,959)
8,626

16,315

Net cash provided/(used) by operating activities

288,998

157,989

161,119

Investing activities:
Securities:

Sales and prepayments
Purchases

Premises and equipment:

Sales/(purchases)

Decrease/(increase) in interest-bearing cash
Return on investment in subsidiary
Investment in subsidiary
Cash paid for acquisition, net

Net cash provided/(used) by investing activities

Financing activities:
Preferred stock:

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock
Cash dividends

Common stock:

Exercise of stock options
Cash dividends
Repurchase of shares

Term borrowings:

Proceeds from issuance of term borrowings
Repayment of term borrowings

Increase/(decrease) in short-term borrowings

Net cash (used)/provided by financing activities

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

Total interest paid
Income taxes received from subsidiaries

1,371
(740)

14
-
93
(9,372)
(18,251)

(26,885)

4,693
(40)

(20)
15,800
150
-
-

20,583

-
(6,200)

-
(6,200)

7,219
(53,947)
(32,648)

1,864
(47,366)
(43,579)

599
(120)

(63)
64,200
90
-
-

64,706

95,624
(4,288)

651
(38,229)
(91,533)

497,040
(700,000)
(3,000)

-
-
3,000

-
(100,000)
(27,200)

(291,536)

(92,281)

(164,975)

(29,423)

167,562

86,291

81,271

60,850

20,421

$ 138,139

$167,562

$ 81,271

$ 24,345
32,202

$ 23,282
17,053

$ 24,102
31,075

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CONSOLIDATED HISTORICAL STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)

(Dollars in millions except per share data)
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans
Interest on investment securities available-for-sale
Interest on investment securities held-to-maturity
Interest on loans held-for-sale
Interest on trading securities inventory
Interest on other earning assets

Total interest income

Interest expense:
Interest on deposits:

Savings
Time deposits
Other interest-bearing deposits
Certificates of deposit $100,000 and more

Interest on trading liabilities
Interest on short-term borrowings
Interest on term borrowings
Total interest expense

Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Net interest income/(loss) after provision for loan losses
Noninterest income:
Fixed income
Deposit transactions and cash management
Brokerage, management fees and commissions
Trust services and investment management
Bankcard income
Bank-owned life insurance
Other service charges
Mortgage banking
Insurance commissions
Debt securities gains/(losses), net
Equity securities gains/(losses), net
Gains on divestiture
All other income and commissions

Total noninterest income

Adjusted gross income after provision for loan losses
Noninterest expense:
Employee compensation, incentives, and benefits
Occupancy
Computer software
Operations services
Equipment rentals, depreciation, and maintenance
Advertising and public relations
Professional fees
FDIC premium expense
Legal fees
Communications and courier
Contract employment and outsourcing
Other insurance and taxes
Amortization of intangible assets
Foreclosed real estate
Repurchase and foreclosure provision
All other expense

Total noninterest expense

Income/(loss) before income taxes
Provision/(benefit) for income taxes
Income/(loss) from continuing operations
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income/(loss)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net income/(loss) attributable to controlling interest
Preferred stock dividends
Net income/(loss) available to common shareholders

Fully taxable equivalent adjustment
Basic earnings/(loss) per common share from continuing operations
Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share from continuing operations

76105

Growth Rates
15/14 15/11**

5%
*
*

(2)%
(6)%

NM

(51)% (23)%
(5)%
10%
21%
NM
(3)%

4%

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

$ 600.3 $ 571.8 $ 599.7 $ 648.6 $ 654.4
118.1
-
15.9
43.2
0.8
832.4

83.8
-
13.0
34.6
1.0
732.1

93.2
0.3
11.2
32.0
0.7
709.2

98.4
-
14.9
35.4
1.7
799.0

93.6
0.3
5.5
35.1
1.7
736.4

12.0
5.2
4.5
3.5
16.0
3.2
38.4
82.7
653.7
9.0
644.7

11.5
9.1
3.1
3.1
15.4
4.7
34.6
81.5
627.7
27.0
600.7

231.3
112.8
46.5
27.6
22.2
14.7
11.6
3.9
2.6
1.8
(0.5)
-
42.6
517.3

200.6
111.9
49.1
27.8
23.7
16.4
11.9
71.2
2.3
-
2.9
-
32.3
550.1
1,162.0 1,150.8

14.8
15.9
3.8
5.6
13.6
4.7
36.3
94.7
637.4
55.0
582.4

272.4
114.4
42.3
26.5
20.5
16.6
13.4
33.3
3.0
(0.4)
2.2
0.1
40.3
584.6
1,167.0

19.7
21.3
5.9
8.3
10.5
5.3
39.3
110.3
688.7
78.0
610.7

334.9
120.2
34.9
24.3
22.4
18.8
12.9
51.9
3.1
0.3
0.4
0.2
47.0
671.3
1,282.0

27.0
29.3
6.2
9.8
15.0
5.8
38.5
131.6
700.8
44.0
656.8

4%

(18)%
(43)% (35)%
(8)%
45%
(23)%
13%
2%
4%
(32)% (14)%
11%
1%
4%

*
(11)%
(2)%
(67)% (33)%

7%

*

355.3
134.1
33.0
25.0
22.4
19.6
12.2
90.6
3.6
0.8
35.4

15%
1%
(5)%
(1)%
(6)%
(10)%
(3)%

(10)%
(4)%
9%
3%
*
(7)%
(1)%
(95)% (54)%
(8)%
13%
22%
NM
NM
NM
NM
- NM

54.0
786.0
1,442.8

32%
(6)%
(6)% (10)%
(5)%
1%

511.6
51.1
44.7
39.3
30.9
19.2
18.9
18.0
16.3
15.8
14.5
12.9
5.3
2.1
-
253.2
1,053.8
108.3
10.9
97.3
-
97.3
11.4
85.9
6.2

478.2
54.0
42.9
35.2
30.0
18.7
23.3
11.4
20.9
16.1
19.4
12.9
4.2
2.5
(4.3)
67.1
832.5
318.2
84.2
234.0
-
234.0
11.5
222.5
6.2

79.7 $ 216.3 $

529.0
50.6
40.3
35.2
31.7
18.2
23.5
20.2
29.9
18.0
35.9
12.6
3.9
4.3
170.0
125.2
1,148.5
18.4
(19.4)
37.8
0.5
38.4
11.5
26.9
5.8

640.9
49.0
40.0
35.4
31.2
17.4
16.4
28.0
22.3
18.3
41.2
10.7
3.9
11.0
299.3
104.3
1,369.5
(87.5)
(72.0)
(15.5)
0.1
(15.4)
11.5
(26.8)
-

610.2
53.6
34.7
50.3
32.9
16.9
25.1
28.3
44.6
19.1
41.9
13.7
4.0
22.1
159.6
119.5
1,276.5
166.3
32.2
134.2
8.6
142.8
11.4
131.3
-
21.1 $ (26.8) $ 131.3

(2)%

(4)%
7%
(1)%
(5)%
7%
4%
(6)%
12%
(2)%
3%
3%
3%
(7)%
(19)%
58%
(11)%
(22)% (22)%
(5)%
(25)% (23)%
(1)%
*
26%
7%
(16)% (44)%
NM
NM
NM
21%
(5)%
27%
(66)% (10)%
(87)% (24)%
(58)%
(8)%
NM
(58)%
(1)%

(9)%
*

NM

(61)% (10)%

*

NM

(63)% (12)%

10.7 $
0.34 $
0.34 $

0.34 $
0.34 $

9.6 $
0.92 $
0.91 $

0.92 $
0.91 $

7.6 $

7.0 $
0.09 $ (0.11) $
0.09 $ (0.11) $

0.09 $ (0.11) $
0.09 $ (0.11) $

6.0
0.47
0.47

0.50
0.50

11%
(63)%
(63)%

(63)%
(63)%

16%
(8)%
(8)%

(9)%
(9)%

$

$
$
$

Basic earnings/(loss) per share available to common shareholders
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share available to common shareholders
Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentation
Numbers may not add to total due to rounding
NM – not meaningful
* Amount is less than one percent.
** Compound annual growth rate.

$
$

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CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND RELATED YIELDS AND RATES (Unaudited)

53319

(Fully taxable equivalent)
(Dollars in millions)

Assets:
Earning assets:
Loans, net of unearned income (a)
Loans held-for-sale
Investment securities:

U.S. treasuries
U.S. government agencies
States and municipalities
Other

Total investment securities

Trading securities
Other earning assets:
Federal funds sold
Securities purchased under agreements to resell (b)
Interest-bearing cash

Total other earning assets

Total earning assets
Allowance for loan losses
Cash and due from banks
Fixed income receivables
Premises and equipment, net
Other assets

Total assets/Interest income

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity:
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits:

Savings
Time deposits
Other interest-bearing deposits

Total interest-bearing core deposits
Certificates of deposit $100,000 and more
Federal funds purchased
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
Fixed income trading liabilities
Other short-term borrowings
Term borrowings

Total interest-bearing liabilities
Noninterest-bearing deposits
Fixed income payables
Other liabilities

Total liabilities
Shareholders’ equity
Noncontrolling interest

Total equity
Total liabilities and equity/Interest expense

Net interest income-tax equivalent basis/Yield
Fully taxable equivalent adjustment

Net interest income

Net interest spread
Effect of interest-free sources used to fund earning assets

Net interest margin

2015

Average
Balance

Interest Income/
Expense

$16,624.4
128.9

$609.4
5.5

0.1
3,500.2
13.1
183.6

3,697.0

1,294.3

27.6
776.3
907.7

1,711.6

$23,456.2
(221.4)
321.6
63.1
284.0
1,734.8

$25,638.3

$ 7,496.2
786.9
4,748.7

13,031.8
393.1
705.1
370.1
733.2
165.0
1,559.5

16,957.8
5,328.8
35.2
735.3

23,057.1
2,285.8
295.4

2,581.2
$25,638.3

-
86.1
0.5
7.5

94.1

36.4

0.3
(0.9)
2.3

1.7

$747.1

$747.1

$ 12.0
5.2
4.5

21.7
3.5
1.8
0.2
16.0
1.1
38.4

82.7

$ 82.7

$664.4
(10.7)

$653.7

Average
Yields/
Rates

3.67%
4.23

0.97
2.46
3.56
4.08

2.54

2.81

1.01
(0.12)
0.25

0.10

3.19

0.16%
0.66
0.09

0.17
0.89
0.26
0.06
2.18
0.67
2.47

0.49

2.83%

2.70%
0.13

2.83%

Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to agree with current presentations.
Yields and corresponding income amounts are adjusted to a FTE basis assuming a statutory federal income tax rate of 35 percent and, where applicable, state
income taxes.
Earning assets yields are expressed net of unearned income. Rates are expressed net of unamortized debenture cost for long-term debt. Net interest margin is
computed using total net interest income.

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85195

2014
Interest
Income/
Expense

Average
Balance

Average
Yields/
Rates

Average
Balance

2013
Interest
Income/
Expense

Average
Yields/
Rates

Average
Balance
Growth
15/14

Average
Balance
Growth
15/13 (c)

7%
(56)%

NM

6%
(26)%
(4)%

4%

16%

(4)%
19%
38%

28%

7%
(9)%
(2)%
14%
(5)%
*

7%

14%
(7)%
25%

16%
(20)%
(36)%
(17)%
16%
(69)%
(2)%

6%
14%
(2)%
12%

8%
*
*
*
7%

3%
(42)%

(95)%
10%
(7)%
(9)%

8%

2%

6%
9%
28%

18%

4%
(8)%
(4)%
(10)%
(3)%
(10)%

3%

6%
(11)%
15%

8%
(16)%
(25)%
(13)%
5%
(26)%
(10)%

1%
9%
(17)%
(6)%

3%
1%
*
1%
3%

$15,521.0
296.1

$580.5
11.2

3.74%
3.77

$15,726.4
382.0

$606.9
13.0

3.86%
3.40

-
85.1
0.5
8.1

93.7

32.7

0.2
(1.0)
1.5

0.7

718.8

0.06
2.57
2.72
4.23

2.64

2.93

1.00
(0.15)
0.22

0.06

3.29

27.0
3,316.0
17.7
191.9

3,552.6

1,117.5

28.8
651.0
658.2

1,338.0

21,825.2
(243.9)
327.0
55.2
300.0
1,731.3

41.5
2,901.2
15.3
222.4

3,180.4

1,248.6

24.7
658.2
551.7

1,234.6

21,772.0
(259.5)
345.9
78.3
304.4
2,161.2

-
74.4
0.1
9.3

83.8

35.0

0.2
(0.4)
1.2

1.0

739.7

0.08
2.56
0.59
4.19

2.64

2.80

1.00
(0.06)
0.22

0.08

3.40

$23,994.8

$718.8

$24,402.3

$739.7

$ 6,592.0
849.4
3,800.6

$ 11.5
9.1
3.1

0.18%
1.07
0.08

$ 6,678.5
1,001.6
3,591.8

$ 14.8
15.9
3.7

11,242.0
493.4
1,101.9
447.8
633.9
532.0
1,592.9

16,043.9
4,666.3
36.1
656.6

21,402.9
2,296.5
295.4
2,591.9
$23,994.8

11,271.9
558.9
1,263.8
487.9
665.1
299.3
1,944.7

16,491.6
4,509.4
51.6
831.0

21,883.6
2,223.4
295.3
2,518.7
$24,402.3

34.4
5.6
3.2
0.7
13.6
0.9
36.3

94.7

$ 94.7

$645.0
(7.6)
$637.4

23.7
3.1
2.8
0.3
15.4
1.6
34.6

81.5

0.21
0.63
0.25
0.08
2.43
0.30
2.17

0.51

$ 81.5

$637.3
(9.6)
$627.7

2.92%

2.78%
0.14

2.92%

0.22%
1.59
0.10

0.31
1.01
0.25
0.14
2.05
0.27
1.87

0.57

2.96%

2.83%
0.13

2.96%

* Amount less than one percent.
NM – not meaningful.
(a) Includes loans on nonaccrual status.
(b) Yields driven by negative market rates on reverse repurchase agreements.
(c) Compound annual growth rate.

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Total Shareholder Return Performance Graph

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in any of our previous filings under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that might incorporate future filings
by reference, including this annual report in whole or in part, the following Total Shareholder Return
Performance Graph shall not be incorporated by reference into any such filings.

The following graph compares the yearly percentage change in our cumulative total shareholder return with returns
based on the Standard and Poor’s 500 Index and the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Regional Bank Index.

Total Shareholder Return
2010-2015

$250

$200

$150

$100

$50

$0

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

First Horizon National Corp

S&P 500 Index

KBW Regional Bank Index

First Horizon National Corp
S&P 500 Index
KBW Regional Bank Index

Source: SNL

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

$100.00
100.00
100.00

$ 68.24
102.11
96.74

$ 84.89
118.45
109.82

$101.61
156.82
164.00

$120.37
178.28
172.46

$130.82
180.75
187.53

The preceding graph assumes $100 is invested on December 31, 2010 and dividends are reinvested. For
purposes of this graph, the impact of stock dividends distributed by FHN in 2010 and 2011 have been excluded.
Returns are market-capitalization weighted.

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CORPORATE OFFICERS
As of March 1, 2016

David T. Popwell
President – Banking 

Dane P. Smith
Senior Vice President  
Corporate Treasurer

Susan L. Springfield
Executive Vice President
Chief Credit Officer

Charles T. Tuggle Jr.
Executive Vice President
General Counsel

Yousef A. Valine
Executive Vice President
Chief Risk Officer

Clyde A. Billings Jr.
Senior Vice President
Assistant General Counsel and 
Corporate Secretary

John M. Daniel
Executive Vice President
Chief Human Resources Officer

Jeff L. Fleming
Executive Vice President
Chief Accounting Officer and 
Corporate Controller

D. Bryan Jordan 
Chairman of the Board, President and 
Chief Executive Officer

Michael E. Kisber
President – FTN Financial

William C. Losch III
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer

  
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
As of March 1, 2016

John C. Compton
Partner
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC

Scott M. Niswonger
Chairman and Founder
Landair Transport, Inc.

Mark A. Emkes
Retired Commissioner
Department of Finance and Administration
State of Tennessee

Vicki R. Palmer
President
The Palmer Group, LLC

Corydon J. Gilchrist
Private Investor

Colin V. Reed
Chairman of the Board and 
Chief Executive Officer
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. 

Vicky B. Gregg
Retired President and Chief Executive Officer
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

D. Bryan Jordan 
Chairman of the Board, President and 
Chief Executive Officer
First Horizon National Corp.

R. Brad Martin
Chairman
RBM Venture Co.

Cecelia D. Stewart
Retired President 
U.S. Consumer and Commercial Banking
Citigroup, Inc.

Luke Yancy III
President and Chief Executive Officer
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