200 9 Annual Report | Informe Anual
20 09 Annual Report | Informe Anual
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Letter to Shareholders
Institutional Values
5 2009 Highlights, Key Facts and Figures
6 Fundación Banco Popular 30 Years
8 25-Year Historical Financial Summary
10
Our People / Our Creed / Board of Directors
Executive Officers / Corporate Information
21 Financial Review and Supplementary Information
11 Carta a Nuestros Accionistas
12 Valores Institucionales
15 Puntos Principales, Cifras y Datos Clave de 2009
16 Fundación Banco Popular 30 Años
18 Resumen Financiero Histórico – 25 Años
20 Nuestra Gente / Nuestro Credo / Junta de Directores
Oficiales Ejecutivos / Información Corporativa
Founded in 1893, Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) is the
leading banking institution by both assets and deposits in
Puerto Rico and ranks 38th by assets among U.S. banks.
In the United States, Popular has established a community-
banking franchise providing a broad range of financial
services and products with branches in New York, New
Jersey, Illinois, Florida and California.
Popular also continues to expand its expertise in processing
technology through its subsidiary EVERTEC, which
processes approximately 1.1 billion transactions annually
in the Caribbean and Latin America.
Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) se fundó en 1893; es la
principal institución bancaria en Puerto Rico, tanto en
activos y depósitos, y es el trigésimo octavo banco en activos
en los Estados Unidos. En Estados Unidos Popular tiene
una franquicia bancaria de base comunitaria que provee
una amplia gama de servicios y productos financieros en
sucursales en Nueva York, Nueva Jersey, Illinois, Florida
y California.
Popular también continúa expandiendo su capacidad en
la tecnología de procesamiento de datos a través de su
subsidiaria EVERTEC, que procesa aproximadamente
1,100 millones de transacciones anualmente en el Caribe
y en América Latina.
Le tt er toShareholders
Financial institutions again faced significant challenges in
2009 amid deep economic recession, continued deterioration
in credit quality, and new regulatory requirements for bank
capital structures. Reflecting this difficult economic and credit
environment, Popular reported a net loss of $574 million in
2009, compared with a net loss of $1.2 billion in 2008. Our
share price was negatively impacted, closing the year at $2.26,
compared with $5.16 in 2008.
Despite these challenges, we registereD a
number of notable accomplishments in 2009
as we continueD to focus on executing the
tough but necessary actions to position popular
for a return to profitability anD Deliver value
to our shareholDers over the long term.
Notable actions taken in 2009 include a significant increase
in the Corporation’s Tier 1 common equity ratio to well
above regulatory guidelines; improved credit risk management;
and substantial downsizing of our operations in the continental
United States, where we continued to reduce both our assets
and U.S. footprint.
These actions were accompanied by aggressive efforts
to reduce our expense base. Our efforts included, among
other measures, a freeze in the pension plan and the suspension
of matching contributions to all savings plans. Personnel
expenses declined 12% and the number of employees fell
11% during the year.
econ omic and credit environment
the Puerto rico economy contracted 3.7% during fiscal year
2009. The unemployment rate fluctuates around 15% and the
real estate market remains under pressure due to oversupply
in the housing sector and decreased economic activity. While
the recession is expected to continue in 2010, some indices
are showing signs of stabilization. The unemployment rate
has improved slightly in recent months, and the influx of U.S.
government stimulus funds could help reverse negative trends.
In the United States, the unemployment rate remains
close to 10% and real estate prices continue to decline, albeit
at slower rates in some markets. Despite early signs of an
economic recovery in the U.S. in the second half of 2009,
we are unlikely to see significant changes in credit quality
until the employment market improves.
The economic environment continued to impact credit
quality throughout the financial services industry. Net charge-off
and non-current loan rates stand at their highest level since
insured institutions began reporting them to the FDIC in 1984.
Given the mixed signals in both Puerto Rico
and the United States, our outlook remains cautious until
we see clearer signs that an economic recovery is under way.
Non-performing assets were $2.4 billion or 6.91% of total
assets, compared with $1.3 billion and 3.32%, respectively, in
2008. Net charge-offs increased from $600 million in 2008 to
$1.0 billion in 2009. As a result, the provision for loan losses
was $1.4 billion in 2009, up 42% from 2008.
caPitaL St ruc ture
Given the widespread turmoil in the credit and financial
markets, and the erosion of capital resulting from the large
losses sustained by many banks, the Federal reserve conducted
its Supervisory capital assessment Program (“ScaP”) in 2009
to determine the amount of capital needed by the largest bank
holding companies to provide a buffer against larger than
expected losses in a more adverse credit scenario. Regulators
identified voting common equity as the dominant element
of Tier 1 capital and established a guideline of a minimum
4% Tier 1 common/risk-weighted assets ratio for determining
capital needs.
Even though we were not one of the institutions included in
SCAP, we executed several actions to increase common equity
capital above the new guideline. As a result, the Corporation’s
Tier 1 common equity ratio, which stood at 2.45% before these
actions, was raised to 6.39% as of December 31, 2009. All
other capital ratios also remain above the regulatory minimum
“well-capitalized” levels.
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Le tt er toShareholders
We made the difficult decision to suspend dividends
on shares of common stock and Series A and B Preferred
Stock. We also launched an offer to exchange outstanding
Series A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, and the
outstanding Trust Preferred Securities for newly issued common
stock. Tendered securities amounted to $934 million, and
approximately 357.5 million shares were issued. Finally, we
completed the exchange of all $935 million of outstanding
shares of Series C Preferred Stock owned by the U.S. Treasury
for $935 million of newly issued trust preferred securities
(the “New Trust Preferred Securities”). These actions generated
more than $1.4 billion of Tier 1 common equity, comprised
of approximately $920 million as a result of the Exchange
Offer and $485 million from the exchange of the U.S. Treasury’s
shares, representing the difference between the
book value of the preferred stock and the estimated fair
value of the New Trust Preferred Securities.
B an co PoPuLar Puerto rico
Banco Popular Puerto rico, which includes the operations
of the bank and its specialized mortgage, auto loan, securities
and insurance subsidiaries, reported net income of $170 million
in 2009, compared with $239 million in 2008. Results were
impacted by an increase of $105 million in the provision for
loan losses and a decrease of $92 million in net interest income
due to a lower yield on earning assets resulting from an increase
in non-performing loans and a low interest rate environment.
Average earning assets declined mainly due to a lower volume
of investments and loans, in part due to a slowdown in loan
originations and increased levels of charge-offs. These negative
factors were partially offset by an increase of $157 million
in gains on the sale of securities. Our continued focus on cost
reduction resulted in lower expenses in the areas of personnel,
business promotion and technology. However, higher FDIC
insurance assessments on deposits resulted in higher total
expenses in 2009 than in the previous year.
creDit quality remains the critical issue impacting
the profitability of our financial services operations
in puerto rico. net charge-offs were $512 million
in 2009, an increase of 46% from the previous year.
reflecting the general economic environment
anD continueD oversupply in the resiDential
housing market, losses were concentrateD in the
construction anD commercial creDit portfolios,
where banco popular puerto rico took further steps
to manage creDit quality proactively anD intensively.
In the Commercial Banking Group, all credit functions were
transferred from the relationship officers to a group of analysts
responsible for evaluating loans and making recommendations
to credit officers. We also introduced monthly portfolio reviews
for larger commercial and construction loans in order to
identify potential problems early in the process and manage
them accordingly.
In the construction portfolio, we have focused on working
with developers to provide them with market intelligence
and marketing and sales support. In July, Popular Mortgage
launched a special offer for housing units in projects financed
by Banco Popular. As a result of these efforts, the sale of
housing units in our projects increased by 40% between
the first and second half of the year.
The consumer credit area continued to manage its
underwriting processes to minimize risks and implemented
more sophisticated tools to prioritize collection efforts.
We intensified our efforts to work with clients in financial
distress, doubling our loss mitigation production.
In an effort to support not only our customers but the
general population as well, Banco Popular launched a financial
education program. Seminars were conducted at Banco Popular
branches and several shopping centers throughout the island
Institutional values
Social
Commitment
We are committed to work
actively in promoting the
social and economic well-being
of the communities we serve.
Customer
We achieve satisfaction for
our customers and earn their
loyalty by adding value to each
interaction. Our relationship
with the customer takes
precedence over any particular
transaction.
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with approximately 1.4 million customers, banco popular puerto rico is by far the strongest player on
the islanD, where 80% of bankeD inDiviDuals have a relationship with popular. it has three times as many
customers, branches, atms anD share of Deposits than its closest competitor in each of these categories.
on topics such as household budgeting, managing savings
and credit, communicating with creditors and managing
a possible bankruptcy.
Despite the current challenges, Banco Popular’s ability to
generate top line revenue continues to be strong, which bodes
well for profitability once credit costs in our home market
normalize. With approximately 1.4 million customers, Banco
Popular Puerto Rico is by far the strongest player on the island,
where 80% of banked individuals have a relationship with
Popular. It has three times as many customers, branches,
ATMs and share of deposits than its closest competitor in
each of these categories. Its powerful brand recognition is
substantially greater than that of the next bank and surpasses
that of all local brands.
Our goal remains to work with our customers to find
mutually beneficial alternatives to navigate this difficult
economy and to offer quality products and services to our
vast customer base, as we have done for well over a century.
In 2009, consistent with our plan, we exited or downsized
asset-generating businesses that were not relationship-based
or whose profitability was being severely impacted by market
conditions. As part of this effort, we sold the assets of Popular
Equipment Finance, our leasing unit in the United States. These
initiatives, combined, resulted in an estimated reduction
of approximately $1.3 billion in loan balances when compared
to 2008. We closed, sold or consolidated a total of 38
underperforming branches, leaving BPNA with a network
of 101 branches. We successfully transferred all of E-LOAN’s
remaining operations, which consist of the gathering of
online deposits for BPNA and the transfer of loan applications
to third parties, to BPNA and EVERTEC. Headcount in
our U.S. operations decreased by close to 900 employees
or 40% of the workforce.
the restructuring efforts unDertaken in 2009 are
part of a larger process we began in 2007 to reDuce
B an co P oPuLar north america
the size of our u.s. operations.
in the united States, high credit costs continued to drive
losses at Banco Popular north america (“BPna”), which
includes e-Loan’s remaining portfolio and deposit operations.
BPNA reported a net loss of $726 million compared with a net
loss of $525 million in 2008. The provision expense totaled
$782 million, an increase of 66% from the previous year. Net
charge-offs were $515 million, compared with $248 million
in 2008. The commercial, construction, mortgage and E-LOAN
home equity loan portfolios suffered the most from the U.S.
economic recession and the turmoil in the real estate market.
Management successfully pursued significant restructuring
efforts in 2009 under the comprehensive plan we announced
in late 2008 to refocus BPNA on its core business. As President
of BPNA and Chief Operating Officer of Popular, Inc., David
H. Chafey Jr. assumed responsibility for integrating the bank in
Puerto Rico and the bank in the United States under a single
management group to achieve efficiencies and greater control
of the U.S. restructuring efforts.
This process includes major actions such as the discontinuance
of wholesale subprime lending operations, the sale of Equity
One assets to American General Financial, the sale of Popular
Financial Holding (“PFH”) assets to Goldman Sachs affiliates,
the discontinuance of E-LOAN’s lending operations, and the
substantial reduction of BPNA’s support areas by leveraging
the infrastructure available in Puerto Rico. The number of
employees in our U.S. operations, including PFH, has fallen
from 4,800 at the peak in 2005 to 1,400 in 2009, a
reduction of 71%, and the number of offices has been cut
to approximately one third. Assets in the U.S. have decreased
from $22 billion at the close of 2006 to $11 billion at the
close of 2009 and their share of Popular’s overall assets has
declined from 46% in 2006 to 32% in 2009.
Integrity
We are guided by the
highest standards of ethics,
integrity and morality.
Our customers’ trust is
of utmost importance
to our institution.
Excellence
We believe there is only
one way to do things:
the right way.
Innovation
We foster a constant
search for new solutions as
a strategy to enhance our
competitive advantage.
Our People
We strive to attract,
develop, compensate
and retain the most
qualified people in a
work environment
characterized by discipline
and affection.
Shareholder
Value
Our goal is to produce
high and consistent
financial returns for our
shareholders, based on
a long-term view.
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Le tt er toShareholders
As a result of these painful but necessary actions, BPNA is
now a community bank with locations in Florida, New York,
New Jersey, Illinois and California focused on serving individual
and commercial customers through quality products and
services. We will continue to work tirelessly to maximize the
potential of these operations and reach appropriate levels
of profitability. Our goal continues to be to capture the value of
our operation on the U.S. mainland to Popular as an additional
and diversified source of revenue.
eve rt ec
evertec, our processing and information technology company,
reported net income of $50 million in 2009, compared with
$44 million in 2008. While EVERTEC was not immune to the
effects of the economic recession in Puerto Rico, the company’s
main market, it succeeded in maintaining a similar level of
revenues to 2008. This, combined with a significant reduction
in operational expenses, increased its net contribution to
Popular in 2009.
the ath network haD an excellent year, incluDing
high transaction volumes anD Development of
several innovative proDucts.
Latin America is an increasingly important part of EVERTEC’s
business. In 2009, we continued our expansion in Mexico,
where we launched operations in 2008, and entered the
Panama market. We also are expanding our product offering
in these countries, leveraging the wide variety of services
we provide in Puerto Rico.
These services, which include business process
outsourcing, network services, human resources solutions,
software development and consulting, make EVERTEC a
complete information technology provider. With offices in
nine countries servicing customers in 16 countries, EVERTEC
continues to provide Popular with a solid and diversified
revenue stream.
our P eoP Le
our accomplishments in 2009 are significant in light of
the current environment and would not have been possible
without the dedication and resolve of our senior management
team, our employees and the support and guidance of our
Board of directors.
After more than two decades of service, Juan J. Bermúdez
and Francisco J. Rexach, Jr. retired from our Board. Their
insight and counsel will be missed. We are pleased to welcome
two new directors, Alejandro M. Ballester and Carlos A.
Unanue. Mr. Ballester is President of Ballester Hermanos, a
major food, wine and spirits distributor in Puerto Rico, and
Mr. Unanue is President of Goya of Puerto Rico, part of
Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in
the United States. Both are accomplished professionals and
will bring great value and expertise to our Board and help
lead this great organization into the future.
Popular boasts 9,400 highly committed employees, with
an employee satisfaction level comparable to or higher than
organizations recognized as the best places to work. To them,
I extend my most heartfelt gratitude. I would like to recognize
the work of Emilio E. Piñero who, after dedicating 39 years to
our organization, decided to enjoy a well-deserved retirement.
I thank Emilio dearly for his enthusiasm and unwavering
commitment throughout his many years at Popular.
It is with profound sadness that I inform you of the passing
of Brunilda Santos de Alvarez, our General Counsel, who, after
more than two decades of service to Popular, had recently
retired for health reasons. I will personally miss her unique
combination of wisdom and common sense, of strength and
gentleness, which I had the privilege to enjoy during the most
interesting, as well as the most difficult, of times. I know
that she will also be missed by the entire management team
and all her co-workers. Her legacy will always live on in our
institutional values, which she embodied so well, and on the
generation of Popular professionals that she so deeply touched.
Our organization has a 116-year history, and each time
it has faced challenges as difficult, if not more so than those
we face now, it has emerged stronger. I am confident that
with the same spirit that has guided us throughout our history
and the continued commitment of everyone in our organization
we will once again overcome the challenges and set Popular
firmly on a path to profitability for the future.
Thank you for your continued support.
richard L. carrión
chairman and chief executive officer
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2009 hiGhLiGhtS
Key Facts and Figures
1 As of 12/31/09
2 As of 9/30/09
PoPuLar, inc.
• 38th largest bank holding company in the U.S. with $34.7 billion in assets and 9,400 employees
2009 highlights
• Generated more than $1.4 billion of Tier 1 common equity in a series of exchange transactions
• Continued the restructuring of our operations in the United States, selling or
closing unprofitable businesses and reducing the number of branches from 139 to 101
• Restructured the Corporation’s credit divisions by relocating the most experienced credit
officers and transferring credit functions from relationship officers to a special group of analysts
responsible for evaluating loans and making recommendations
Banco PoPuLar Puerto ri co
• Approximately 1.4 million clients
• 181 branches and 51 offices throughout Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
• 6,066 FTEs1
• 588 ATMs and 26,508 POS throughout Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
• No. 1 market share in total deposits (35.0%)2 and total loans (21.8%)2
• $23.6 billion in assets, $15.1 billion in loans and $17.8 billion in deposits1
Banco PoPuLar north americ a
• Approximately 422,000 clients
• 101 branches throughout five states: 41 in New York and New Jersey, 16 in Illinois,
20 in Florida and 24 in California
• 1,410 FTEs1
• E-LOAN captured $850 million in deposits1 and has approximately 39,400 clients
• $10.8 billion in assets, $8.7 billion in loans and $8.3 billion in total deposits1
ev ertec
• Leading ATM/POS processor in the Caribbean and Central America
• 9 offices servicing customers in 16 countries
• 1,767 FTEs1
• Processed over 1.1 billion transactions1, of which more than 565 million corresponded
to the ATH® Network
• 5,069 ATMs and over 133,461 POS throughout the United States and Latin America
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Fu nd ación Banco PoPuLar 30 Years
Banco Popular is proud of its 116-year legacy of community
involvement. Fundación Banco Popular, the philanthropic arm
of Popular, is devoted to improving the quality of life in the
communities we are privileged to serve.
We challenge ourselves every day to achieve the highest
levels of corporate social responsibility through our actions and
values. We remain steadfast in our commitment to education
and community development through our philanthropic efforts
and through active employee participation.
Thirty years after its creation, Fundación Banco Popular
continues to cultivate long-term relationships with grassroots
and community organizations, while inspiring positive change
through education and community development initiatives.
We have proudly supported more than 250 organizations and
contributed $21,147,866 from 1982–2009.
educa tion
We believe that education is the cornerstone of a community’s
future. Fundación Banco Popular focuses on programs that
emphasize school transformation, alternative education
and after-school programs. We support:
• Teacher Development
• School Desertion Prevention
• After-School Programs
• Arts Education
• Special Education
• Leadership Development
• Community Library Services
• Mentoring
• Vocational Education
throughout its 30 years, funDaciÓn banco
popular has createD seven enDoweD scholarship
funDs at universities that proviDe opportunities
for puerto rican stuDents. two hunDreD anD
sixty one stuDents have benefiteD from these
scholarships. the rafael carriÓn, Jr. scholarship
funD for the chilDren of popular employees
has awarDeD 1,826 scholarships for a total
investment of $2,678,841.
The past few years have brought great challenges and
economic difficulty. Now more than ever, we passionately
work hand-in-hand with our communities to stimulate
growth, support education and encourage cultural expression.
community deveLoPment
Fundación Banco Popular focuses its resources on
empowering communities and individuals to help
spur local economic growth. Through its efforts,
Fundación Banco Popular supports:
• Community Self-Management
• Entrepreneurship Development
• Community Support for Schools
• Controlled Substance Use Prevention
•
Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Support
for Single Teen Mothers
school of special education
and integral rehabilitation
(spanish acronym coDeri)
the new school for
puerto rico
cultural and service center
of cantera
santo Domingo savio
corporation
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30 Years
the past few years have brought great challenges anD economic Difficulty. now more than ever,
we passionately work hanD-in-hanD with our communities to stimulate growth, support eDucation,
anD encourage cultural expression.
Our social commitment was expanded in 2004 to include
Popular’s operations in the United States through Banco
Popular Foundation. The employee-sponsored organizations
focus their efforts on education, affordable housing, small
business and community development. During the last five
years, the foundation has awarded $1,607,200 in 152 grants
to organizations in the communities we serve in the
United States.
emPLoye eS’ voLuntary Service
our employees invest thousands of hours of community
service in local and national initiatives each year. Over 95%
of the non-profit organizations we support have a Popular
employee serving as an active member.
Last year, more than 3,000 employees of Banco Popular
from Puerto Rico, California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey,
New York and the Virgin Islands joined their families and
friends to volunteer with local organizations and initiatives
for Make a Difference Day.
popular employees also make economic contributions
to both funDaciÓn banco popular anD the banco
popular founDation. in 2009, employees contributeD
$692,759. since 2000, employees have contributeD over
$4.5 million to both founDations.
The bank emphasizes service as an important element
of our culture and what we offer to our communities.
Much has changed over the years, except our unwavering
dedication to service.
Be a vo ice i n our ci ty ’S Future
the rafael carrión pacheco exhibit hall, a unique
cultural space organized by banco popular in its
historic old san Juan building, has served to enrich
puerto rico’s cultural life for over 20 years. we have
organized 16 exhibits focusing on initiatives that
improve puerto rico’s urban landscape, illustrate our
rich musical and sports heritage, and discuss key
environmental issues. our current exhibit On Rails,
enjoyed by over 41,000 visitors, demonstrates
commuting access to old san Juan, transportation
challenges and proposes viable solutions by using
an interactive, 38-foot scale model. the project has
garnered strong dialogue and a public plan to develop
a tram option for the city is being advanced.
T OT AL G RA NT S A WAR D E D ( 1 9 7 9 – 2 0 0 9 )
Grants
Organizations
make a Difference Day
2009
$2,000,000
1,800,000
1,600,000
1,400,000
1,200,000
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
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school of music
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PoPuLa r, inc.
2 5- ye ar Historical Financial Summary
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Selected Financial Information
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Net Income (Loss)
Assets
Net Loans
Deposits
Stockholders’ Equity
Market Capitalization
Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on Equity (ROE)
Per Common Share 1
Net Income (Loss) – Basic
Net Income (Loss) – Diluted
Dividends (Declared)
Book Value
Market Price
Assets by Geographical Area
Puerto Rico
United States
Caribbean and Latin America
Total
Traditional Delivery System
Banking Branches
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
United States
Subtotal
Non-Banking Offices
Popular Financial Holdings
Popular Cash Express
Popular Finance
Popular Auto
Popular Leasing, U.S.A.
Popular Mortgage
Popular Securities
Popular Insurance
Popular Insurance Agency U.S.A.
Popular Insurance, V.I.
E-LOAN
EVERTEC
Subtotal
Total
Electronic Delivery System
ATMs2
Owned and Driven
Puerto Rico
Caribbean
United States
Subtotal
Driven
Puerto Rico
Caribbean
Subtotal
Total
$
$
$
$
$
32.9
4,141.7
1,715.7
3,365.3
226.4
216.0
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15.59%
0.23
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0.07
1.54
1.50
92%
7%
1%
100%
115
3
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2,271.0
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283.1
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15.12%
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100%
128
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219
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7,422.7
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1.09%
15.55%
$
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5,195.6
7,207.1
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10.57%
$
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2.63
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10,002.3
5,252.1
8,038.7
752.1
987.8
0.89%
12.72%
$
$
$
$
0.35
0.35
0.10
2.88
3.78
$
109.4
11,513.4
6,346.9
8,522.7
834.2
$ 1,014.7
1.02%
13.80%
$
$
$
0.42
0.42
0.12
3.19
3.88
$
124.7
12,778.4
7,781.3
9,012.4
1,002.4
923.7
1.02%
13.80%
$
$
$
$
0.46
0.46
0.13
3.44
3.52
89%
9%
2%
100%
173
3
24
200
26
9
35
235
211
3
214
54
54
268
87%
11%
2%
100%
161
3
24
188
27
26
9
62
250
206
3
209
73
73
282
87%
10%
3%
100%
162
3
30
195
41
26
9
76
271
211
3
6
220
81
81
301
79%
16%
5%
100%
165
8
32
205
58
26
8
92
297
234
8
11
253
86
86
339
76%
20%
4%
100%
166
8
34
208
73
28
10
111
319
262
8
26
296
88
88
384
$
146.4
15,675.5
8,677.5
9,876.7
1,141.7
$ 1,276.8
1.04%
14.22%
$
$
$
0.53
0.53
0.15
3.96
4.85
75%
21%
4%
100%
166
8
40
214
91
31
9
3
134
348
281
8
38
327
120
120
447
Transactions (in millions)
Electronic Transactions3
Items Processed
Employees (full-time equivalent)
8 P oPu l a r , I n c . 2 0 0 9 a n n u a l r ePo r t
7.0
123.8
4,314
8.3
134.0
4,400
12.7
139.1
4,699
14.9
159.8
5,131
16.1
161.9
5,213
18.0
164.0
7,023
23.9
166.1
7,006
28.6
170.4
7,024
33.2
171.8
7,533
43.0
174.5
7,606
56.6
175.0
7,815
$
185.2
16,764.1
9,779.0
10,763.3
1,262.5
$
209.6
19,300.5
11,376.6
11,749.6
1,503.1
$
232.3
23,160.4
13,078.8
13,672.2
1,709.1
$
257.6
25,460.5
14,907.8
14,173.7
1,661.0
$
276.1
28,057.1
16,057.1
14,804.9
1,993.6
$
304.5
30,744.7
18,168.6
16,370.0
2,272.8
$
351.9
33,660.4
19,582.1
17,614.7
2,410.9
$ 2,230.5
$ 3,350.3
$ 4,611.7
$ 3,790.2
$ 3,578.1
$ 3,965.4
$ 4,476.4
$
470.9
36,434.7
22,602.2
18,097.8
2,754.4
$ 5,960.2
$
489.9
44,401.6
28,742.3
20,593.2
3,104.6
$ 7,685.6
$
540.7
48,623.7
31,710.2
22,638.0
3,449.2
$ 5,836.5
$
357.7
47,404.0
32,736.9
24,438.3
3,620.3
$ 5,003.4
$
(64.5)
$ (1,243.9)
$
(573.9)
44,411.4
29,911.0
38,882.8
26,276.1
28,334.4
27,550.2
3,581.9
3,268.4
34,736.3
23,803.9
25,924.9
2,538.8
$ 2,968.3
$
1,455.1
$
1,445.4
1.14%
16.17%
1.14%
15.83%
1.14%
15.41%
1.08%
15.45%
1.04%
15.00%
1.09%
14.84%
1.11%
16.29%
1.36%
19.30%
1.23%
17.60%
1.17%
17.12%
0.74%
9.73%
-0.14%
-2.08%
-3.04%
-44.47%
-1.57%
-32.95%
$
$
$
0.67
0.67
0.18
4.40
8.44
$
$
0.75
0.75
0.20
5.19
$
$
0.83
0.83
0.25
5.93
$
$
0.92
0.92
0.30
5.76
$
$
0.99
0.99
0.32
6.96
$
$
1.09
1.09
0.38
7.97
$
$
1.31
1.31
0.40
9.10
$
$
1.74
1.74
0.51
9.66
$
$
1.79
1.79
0.62
10.95
$
12.38
$
17.00
$
13.97
$
13.16
$
14.54
$
16.90
$
22.43
$
28.83
$
$
$
1.98
1.97
0.64
11.82
21.15
$
$
$
1.24
1.24
0.64
12.32
17.95
$
$
(0.27)
(0.27)
0.64
12.12
$
10.60
$
$
$
(4.55)
(4.55)
0.48
6.33
5.16
$
$
$
74%
22%
4%
100%
74%
23%
3%
100%
71%
25%
4%
100%
71%
25%
4%
100%
72%
26%
2%
100%
68%
30%
2%
100%
66%
32%
2%
100%
62%
36%
2%
100%
55%
43%
2%
100%
53%
45%
2%
100%
52%
45%
3%
100%
59%
38%
3%
100%
64%
33%
3%
100%
178
8
44
230
102
39
8
3
1
153
383
327
9
53
389
162
97
259
648
201
8
63
272
117
44
10
7
3
2
183
455
391
17
71
479
170
192
362
841
198
8
89
295
128
51
48
10
8
11
2
258
553
421
59
94
574
187
265
452
199
8
91
298
137
102
47
12
10
13
2
4
327
625
442
68
99
609
102
851
953
1,562
159.4
171.0
11,501
199
8
95
302
136
132
61
12
11
21
3
2
4
382
684
478
37
109
624
118
920
1,038
1,662
199.5
160.2
10,651
196
8
96
300
149
154
55
20
13
25
4
2
1
4
427
727
524
39
118
681
155
823
978
1,659
206.0
149.9
11,334
195
8
96
299
153
195
36
18
13
29
7
2
1
1
5
460
759
539
53
131
723
174
926
1,100
1,823
236.6
145.3
11,037
193
8
97
298
181
129
43
18
11
32
8
2
1
1
5
431
729
557
57
129
743
176
1,110
1,286
2,029
255.7
138.5
11,474
192
8
128
328
183
114
43
18
15
30
9
2
1
1
5
421
749
568
59
163
790
167
1,216
1,383
2,173
568.5
133.9
12,139
194
8
136
338
212
4
49
17
14
33
12
2
1
1
1
5
351
689
583
61
181
825
212
1,726
1,938
2,763
625.9
140.3
13,210
191
8
142
341
158
52
15
11
32
12
2
1
1
1
7
292
633
605
65
192
862
226
1,360
1,586
2,448
690.2
150.0
12,508
196
8
147
351
134
51
12
24
32
13
2
1
1
1
9
280
631
615
69
187
871
433
1,454
1,887
2,758
772.7
175.2
179
8
139
326
2
9
12
22
32
7
1
1
1
1
9
97
423
605
74
176
855
462
1,560
2,022
2,877
849.4
202.2
12,303
10,587
1,026
130.5
170.9
10,549
78.0
173.7
7,996
111.2
171.9
8,854
0.24
0.24
0.02
3.89
2.26
65%
32%
3%
100%
173
8
101
282
10
33
6
1
1
1
9
61
343
571
77
138
786
443
1,604
2,047
2,833
804.1
191.7
9,407
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
1 Per common share data adjusted for stock splits.
2 Does not include host-to-host ATMs (2,478 in 2009) which are neither owned nor driven, but are part of the ATH® Network.
3 From 1981 to 2003, electronic transactions include ACH, Direct Payment, TelePago, Internet Banking and ATH® Network
transactions in Puerto Rico. Since 2004, these numbers were adjusted to include ATH® Network transactions in the Dominican
Republic, Costa Rica, El Salvador and United States, health care transactions, wire transfers, and other electronic payment
transactions in addition to those previously stated.
Selected Financial Information
Net Income (Loss)
Assets
Net Loans
Deposits
Stockholders’ Equity
Market Capitalization
Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on Equity (ROE)
Per Common Share 1
Net Income (Loss) – Basic
Net Income (Loss) – Diluted
Dividends (Declared)
Book Value
Market Price
Puerto Rico
United States
Assets by Geographical Area
Caribbean and Latin America
Total
Traditional Delivery System
Banking Branches
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
United States
Subtotal
Non-Banking Offices
Popular Financial Holdings
Popular Cash Express
Popular Finance
Popular Auto
Popular Leasing, U.S.A.
Popular Mortgage
Popular Securities
Popular Insurance
Popular Insurance Agency U.S.A.
Popular Insurance, V.I.
E-LOAN
EVERTEC
Subtotal
Total
Electronic Delivery System
ATMs2
Owned and Driven
Puerto Rico
Caribbean
United States
Subtotal
Driven
Puerto Rico
Caribbean
Subtotal
Total
Transactions (in millions)
Electronic Transactions3
Items Processed
Employees (full-time equivalent)
92%
7%
1%
100%
115
3
9
127
92%
7%
1%
100%
124
3
9
136
127
136
94
94
36
36
130
113
113
51
51
164
14
17
94%
5%
1%
100%
126
3
9
138
14
152
136
3
139
55
55
194
93%
6%
1%
100%
126
3
10
139
17
156
153
3
156
68
68
224
92%
6%
2%
100%
128
3
10
141
18
4
22
163
151
3
154
65
65
219
89%
9%
2%
100%
173
3
24
200
26
9
35
235
211
3
214
54
54
268
87%
11%
2%
100%
161
3
24
188
27
26
9
62
250
206
3
209
73
73
282
87%
10%
3%
100%
162
3
30
195
41
26
9
76
271
211
3
6
220
81
81
301
79%
16%
5%
100%
165
8
32
205
58
26
8
92
297
234
8
11
253
86
86
339
76%
20%
4%
100%
166
8
34
208
73
28
10
111
319
262
8
26
296
88
88
384
75%
21%
4%
100%
166
8
40
214
91
31
9
3
134
348
281
8
38
327
120
120
447
$
32.9
$
38.3
4,141.7
1,715.7
3,365.3
226.4
4,531.8
2,271.0
3,820.2
283.1
$
38.3
5,389.6
2,768.5
4,491.6
308.2
$
47.4
5,706.5
3,096.3
4,715.8
341.9
$
56.3
5,972.7
3,320.6
4,926.3
383.0
$
63.4
8,983.6
5,373.3
7,422.7
588.9
$
64.6
8,780.3
5,195.6
7,207.1
631.8
$
85.1
10,002.3
5,252.1
8,038.7
752.1
$
109.4
11,513.4
6,346.9
8,522.7
834.2
$
124.7
12,778.4
7,781.3
9,012.4
1,002.4
$
146.4
15,675.5
8,677.5
9,876.7
1,141.7
$
216.0
$
304.0
$
260.0
$
355.0
$
430.1
$
479.1
$
579.0
$
987.8
$ 1,014.7
$
923.7
$ 1,276.8
$
185.2
16,764.1
9,779.0
10,763.3
1,262.5
$ 2,230.5
$
209.6
19,300.5
11,376.6
11,749.6
1,503.1
$ 3,350.3
$
232.3
23,160.4
13,078.8
13,672.2
1,709.1
$ 4,611.7
$
257.6
25,460.5
14,907.8
14,173.7
1,661.0
$ 3,790.2
$
276.1
28,057.1
16,057.1
14,804.9
1,993.6
$ 3,578.1
$
304.5
30,744.7
18,168.6
16,370.0
2,272.8
$ 3,965.4
$
351.9
33,660.4
19,582.1
17,614.7
2,410.9
$ 4,476.4
$
470.9
36,434.7
22,602.2
18,097.8
2,754.4
$ 5,960.2
$
489.9
44,401.6
28,742.3
20,593.2
3,104.6
$ 7,685.6
$
540.7
48,623.7
31,710.2
22,638.0
3,449.2
$ 5,836.5
$
357.7
47,404.0
32,736.9
24,438.3
3,620.3
$ 5,003.4
$
(64.5)
44,411.4
29,911.0
28,334.4
3,581.9
$ 2,968.3
0.89%
15.59%
0.88%
15.12%
0.76%
13.09%
0.85%
14.87%
0.99%
15.87%
1.09%
15.55%
0.72%
10.57%
0.89%
12.72%
1.02%
13.80%
1.02%
13.80%
1.04%
14.22%
1.14%
16.17%
1.14%
15.83%
1.14%
15.41%
1.08%
15.45%
1.04%
15.00%
1.09%
14.84%
1.11%
16.29%
1.36%
19.30%
1.23%
17.60%
1.17%
17.12%
0.74%
9.73%
-0.14%
-2.08%
$
$
$
0.23
0.23
0.07
1.54
1.50
$
$
$
0.25
0.25
0.08
1.73
2.00
$
$
$
0.24
0.24
0.09
1.89
1.67
$
$
$
0.30
0.30
0.09
2.10
2.22
$
$
0.35
0.35
0.10
2.35
$
2.69
$
$
$
0.40
0.40
0.10
2.46
2.00
$
$
$
0.27
0.27
0.10
2.63
2.41
$
$
$
0.35
0.35
0.10
2.88
3.78
$
$
$
0.42
0.42
0.12
3.19
3.88
$
$
$
0.46
0.46
0.13
3.44
3.52
$
$
$
0.53
0.53
0.15
3.96
4.85
$
$
$
0.67
0.67
0.18
4.40
8.44
$
$
$
0.75
0.75
0.20
5.19
12.38
$
$
$
0.83
0.83
0.25
5.93
17.00
$
$
$
0.92
0.92
0.30
5.76
13.97
$
$
$
0.99
0.99
0.32
6.96
13.16
$
$
$
1.09
1.09
0.38
7.97
14.54
$
$
$
1.31
1.31
0.40
9.10
16.90
$
$
$
1.74
1.74
0.51
9.66
22.43
$
$
$
1.79
1.79
0.62
10.95
28.83
$
$
$
1.98
1.97
0.64
11.82
21.15
$
$
$
1.24
1.24
0.64
12.32
17.95
$
$
$
(0.27)
(0.27)
0.64
12.12
10.60
$ (1,243.9)
38,882.8
26,276.1
27,550.2
3,268.4
1,455.1
-3.04%
-44.47%
$
$
$
$
(4.55)
(4.55)
0.48
6.33
5.16
74%
22%
4%
100%
74%
23%
3%
100%
71%
25%
4%
100%
71%
25%
4%
100%
72%
26%
2%
100%
68%
30%
2%
100%
66%
32%
2%
100%
62%
36%
2%
100%
55%
43%
2%
100%
53%
45%
2%
100%
52%
45%
3%
100%
59%
38%
3%
100%
64%
33%
3%
100%
178
8
44
230
102
39
8
3
1
153
383
327
9
53
389
162
97
259
648
201
8
63
272
117
44
10
7
3
2
183
455
391
17
71
479
170
192
362
841
198
8
89
295
128
51
48
10
8
11
2
258
553
421
59
94
574
187
265
452
1,026
7.0
123.8
4,314
8.3
134.0
4,400
12.7
139.1
4,699
14.9
159.8
5,131
16.1
161.9
5,213
18.0
164.0
7,023
23.9
166.1
7,006
28.6
170.4
7,024
33.2
171.8
7,533
43.0
174.5
7,606
56.6
175.0
7,815
78.0
173.7
7,996
111.2
171.9
8,854
130.5
170.9
10,549
199
8
91
298
137
102
47
12
10
13
2
4
327
625
442
68
99
609
102
851
953
1,562
159.4
171.0
11,501
199
8
95
302
136
132
61
12
11
21
3
2
4
382
684
478
37
109
624
118
920
1,038
1,662
199.5
160.2
10,651
196
8
96
300
149
154
55
20
13
25
4
2
1
4
427
727
524
39
118
681
155
823
978
1,659
206.0
149.9
11,334
195
8
96
299
153
195
36
18
13
29
7
2
1
1
5
460
759
539
53
131
723
174
926
1,100
1,823
236.6
145.3
11,037
193
8
97
298
181
129
43
18
11
32
8
2
1
1
5
431
729
557
57
129
743
176
1,110
1,286
2,029
255.7
138.5
11,474
192
8
128
328
183
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corPorate Information
Board oF direct orS
executive oFFicerS
richard l. carrión
chairman
chief executive officer
popular, inc.
alejandro m. ballester
president
ballester hermanos, inc.
maría luisa ferré
president and chief executive officer
grupo ferré rangel
michael masin
private investor
manuel morales Jr.
president
parkview realty, inc.
frederic v. salerno
private investor
william J. teuber Jr.
vice chairman
emc corporation
carlos a. unanue
president
goya de puerto rico, inc.
José r. vizcarrondo
president and chief executive officer
Desarrollos metropolitanos, s.e.
samuel t. céspedes, esq.
secretary of the board of Directors
popular, inc.
richard l. carrión
chairman
chief executive officer
popular, inc.
David h. chafey Jr.
president
chief operating officer
popular, inc.
Jorge a. Junquera
senior executive vice president
chief financial officer
popular, inc.
brunilda santos de Álvarez, esq.
executive vice president
chief legal officer
popular, inc.
amílcar Jordán
executive vice president
risk management
popular, inc.
carlos J. vázquez
executive vice president
individual credit,
u.s. community banking
popular, inc.
elí sepúlveda
executive vice president
commercial credit
popular, inc.
corPorate inFormation
independent registered public accounting firm
pricewaterhousecoopers llp
annual meeting
the 2010 annual stockholders’ meeting of popular, inc. will be held on
tuesday, may 4, at 9:00 a.m. at centro europa building in san Juan, puerto rico.
additional information
the annual report to the securities and exchange commission on form 10-k
and any other financial information may also be viewed by visiting our website:
www.popular.com
our P eoP Le
The men and women who
work for our institution, from
the highest executive to the
employees who handle the most
routine tasks, feel a special pride
in serving our customers with
care and dedication. All of them
feel the personal satisfaction of
belonging to the “Banco Popular
Family,” which fosters affection
and understanding among its
members, and which at the
same time firmly complies with
the highest ethical and moral
standards of behavior.
These words by Don Rafael Carrión Jr.,
President and Chairman of the Board
(1956–1991), were written in 1988 to
commemorate the 95th anniversary of
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, and reflect
our commitment to human resources.
our cree d
Banco Popular is a local institution
dedicating its efforts exclusively
to the enhancement of the social
and economic conditions in Puerto
Rico and inspired by the most
sound principles and fundamental
practices of good banking.
Banco Popular pledges its efforts
and resources to the development
of a banking service for Puerto
Rico within strict commercial
practices and so efficient that it
could meet the requirements of
the most progressive community
of the world.
These words, written in 1928 by Don Rafael
Carrión Pacheco, Executive Vice President
and President (1927–1956), embody the
philosophy of Popular, Inc. in all its markets.
1 0 P oPu l a r , I n c . 2 0 0 9 a n n u a l r ePo r t
carta a nu eSt roSAccionistas
Las instituciones financieras, en general, confrontaron una serie
En Estados Unidos, la tasa de desempleo permanece alrededor
de retos difíciles en el 2009; entre ellos cabe destacar la recesión
económica, el deterioro continuo en la calidad de crédito y las
nuevas regulaciones para los componentes de capital. Reflejando
el ambiente económico y crediticio difícil, Popular informó una
pérdida neta de $574 millones en el 2009, comparado con una
pérdida neta de $1,200 millones en el 2008. Nuestro precio por
acción se impactó negativamente, cerrando el año en $2.26,
comparado con $5.16 en el 2008.
a pesar De estos retos, alcanzamos varios logros
significativos en el 2009. mantuvimos nuestro enfoque
en tomar Distintas acciones Difíciles pero necesarias
para encaminar a popular nuevamente hacia la
rentabiliDaD y proveer valor a largo plazo para
nuestros accionistas.
Entre las iniciativas más notables que tomamos en el 2009
se destacan un aumento significativo en la proporción de
capital básico conocido como “Tier 1” de la Corporación
a niveles por encima de lo recomendado por los reguladores,
una mejoría en la administración de riesgo crediticio y una
contracción sustancial en nuestras operaciones en los
Estados Unidos continentales, donde seguimos reduciendo
nuestros activos y nuestra presencia.
Estas acciones estuvieron acompañadas de esfuerzos enérgicos
para reducir gastos. Los esfuerzos incluyeron, entre otras
medidas, la congelación del plan de pensiones y la suspensión
del pareo de aportaciones en todos los planes de ahorros. Durante
el año, los gastos de personal disminuyeron 12% y el número
total de empleados se redujo 11%.
amBiente económico y crediticio
durante el año fiscal 2009, la economía de Puerto rico sufrió
una contracción de 3.7%. La tasa de desempleo llegó a cerca
del 15% y el mercado de bienes raíces siguió inestable, debido
al exceso de oferta de unidades de vivienda y una menor
actividad económica. Aunque entendemos que la recesión
continuará durante el 2010, algunos indicadores muestran
señales de estabilización. La tasa de desempleo ha dado señales
de una leve mejora en los últimos meses y el flujo de fondos de
estímulo federal podría ayudar a cambiar las tendencias bajistas.
del 10% y el valor de bienes raíces continúa descendiendo,
aunque a niveles más lentos en algunos lugares. A pesar de
señales de mejoría en la economía durante la segunda mitad del
2009, es poco probable que se vean cambios en la calidad del
crédito hasta que no mejoren los niveles de empleo.
El ambiente económico siguió impactando la calidad
de crédito en toda la industria de servicios financieros. El
volumen de préstamos morosos y de pérdidas en préstamos
se encuentra en los niveles más altos desde que las instituciones
aseguradas comenzaron a informarlos a la FDIC en 1984. Ante
la incertidumbre que vemos en Puerto Rico y en Estados Unidos,
continuaremos siendo cautelosos en nuestras proyecciones hasta
que no se vean señales claras de una recuperación económica.
Los activos no acumulativos ascendieron a $2,400 millones,
o 6.91% del total de activos, comparados con $1,300 millones
y 3.32%, respectivamente, en el 2008. Las pérdidas netas
en préstamos aumentaron de $600 millones en 2008 a
$1,000 millones en el 2009. Como resultado, la provisión
para pérdidas en préstamos llegó a $1,400 millones en el
2009, que representa un aumento del 42% ante el 2008.
eStructura de c aPitaL
ante la inestabilidad evidenciada en los mercados de crédito
y financieros y la erosión de capital que resultó de las grandes
pérdidas que sufrieron muchos bancos, la reserva Federal
implantó su Programa de Supervisión de requerimientos de
capital (ScaP, por sus siglas en inglés) en el 2009, para determinar
el monto de capital que necesitarían las principales compañías
tenedoras de acciones bancarias para amortiguar pérdidas
mayores de las esperadas en el caso de un escenario crediticio
más desfavorable del anticipado. Los reguladores identificaron
el capital común como el componente predominante en el capital
básico Tier 1 establecieron como guía una proporción mínima
de 4% de activos comunes Tier 1 ajustados por riesgo para
determinar las necesidades de capital.
Aún cuando no fuimos una de las instituciones que se
incluyeron en SCAP, tomamos varias medidas para aumentar la
proporción de capital común por encima de las nuevas normas.
Como resultado, la proporción de capital común (Tier 1) de la
Corporación, que era de 2.45% antes de estas medidas, subió
a 6.39% para el 31 de diciembre de 2009. Todas las otras
proporciones de capital se mantienen por encima del mínimo
reglamentario para niveles “bien capitalizados”.
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carta a nu eSt roS Accionistas
Tomamos la decisión difícil de suspender los dividendos
de las acciones comunes y de las acciones preferidas Series A
y B. También hicimos una oferta para intercambiar las acciones
preferidas Series A y B, así como valores fiduciarios preferidos
(“Trust Preferred Securities”) por nuevas acciones comunes.
Las acciones redimidas sumaron $934 millones y se emitieron
aproximadamente 357.5 millones de acciones. También
completamos el intercambio de todas las $935 millones de
acciones de la Serie C de acciones preferidas en poder del Tesoro
de Estados Unidos, por $935 millones de una nueva emisión
de valores fiduciarios preferidos. Estas transacciones generaron
más de $1,400 millones de capital básico común (Tier 1) que
se desglosa en $920 millones como resultado del intercambio
de acciones preferidas y $485 millones como resultado del
intercambio de las acciones del Tesoro de Estados Unidos,
que representan la diferencia entre el valor en los libros de las
acciones preferidas y el justo valor estimado de los nuevos valores
fiduciarios preferidos.
B an co P oPuLar de Puerto rico
Banco Popular de Puerto rico, que incluye las operaciones del
banco y de sus subsidiarias especializadas en hipotecas, préstamos
para autos, corretaje y seguros, informó un ingreso neto de
$170 millones en 2009, comparado con $239 millones en el 2008.
Los resultados se afectaron por un aumento de $105 millones
en la provisión de pérdidas de préstamos y por una reducción
de $92 millones en ingreso neto por intereses, debido a un
rendimiento menor en activos que devengan intereses resultante
de un aumento en los préstamos morosos y un ambiente de
tasas de interés más bajas. El promedio de activos que generan
intereses se redujo, principalmente debido a menores volúmenes
de inversiones y préstamos, parcialmente debido a una reducción
en la originación de préstamos y mayores niveles de pérdidas
en préstamos. Estos factores negativos fueron parcialmente
compensados con un aumento de $157 millones en ganancias
por la venta de valores. El enfoque continuo que le hemos dado
a la reducción de costos resultó en menores gastos en las áreas
de recursos humanos, gastos de promoción y tecnología. Sin
embargo, un aumento en los gastos de seguro de depósitos por
parte del FDIC resultó en un total de gastos mayor en el 2009,
comparado con el año anterior.
valores
Institucionales
1 2 P oPu l a r , I n c . 2 0 0 9 In f o r m e an u a l
la caliDaD De créDito sigue sienDo el factor crítico
que afecta la rentabiliDaD De nuestras operaciones
De servicios financieros en puerto rico. las pérDiDas
netas en préstamos alcanzaron $512 millones en el 2009,
un aumento De 46% ante el año anterior. las pérDiDas
se concentraron en las carteras De préstamos De
construcciÓn y comerciales, como refleJo Del ambiente
econÓmico en general y De un exceso De oferta en
el mercaDo resiDencial. en estas Áreas, banco popular
tomÓ varias meDiDas para maneJar la caliDaD De
créDito De manera proactiva e intensa.
Todas las funciones de crédito en el Grupo de Banca Comercial
se transfirieron de los oficiales de relación a un grupo de analistas
responsable de evaluar los préstamos y dar recomendaciones a
los oficiales de crédito. También implementamos un sistema de
revisiones mensuales de las carteras de préstamos comerciales
y de construcción más cuantiosas, para identificar cualquier
problema potencial tempranamente y tomar las acciones
necesarias.
En la cartera de construcción, nos hemos enfocado en
trabajar con los desarrolladores para proveerles información
sobre el mercado y apoyo en el área de mercadeo y ventas. En
julio, Popular Mortgage lanzó una oferta especial para unidades
de vivienda en proyectos financiados por Banco Popular. Como
resultado de estos esfuerzos, la venta de unidades de vivienda en
nuestros proyectos aumentó 40% entre la primera y la segunda
mitad del año.
El área de crédito al consumidor siguió manejando el
proceso de suscripción de manera que se minimizara el riesgo e
implementó el uso de herramientas más sofisticadas para darle
prioridad a los esfuerzos de cobro. Reforzamos nuestros servicios
para trabajar con clientes con dificultades financieras, duplicando
nuestros esfuerzos en el área de mitigación de pérdidas.
En un intento por apoyar a nuestros clientes y a la población
en general, Banco Popular lanzó un programa de educación
financiera. Distintos seminarios se llevaron a cabo en las
sucursales del Banco Popular y en varios centros comerciales
en toda la isla, con temas tales como la preparación de
Compromiso Social
Estamos comprometidos a trabajar
activamente para promover el
bienestar social y económico de
las comunidades que servimos.
Cliente
Logramos la satisfacción y lealtad
de nuestros clientes añadiéndole
valor a cada interacción. La relación
con nuestro cliente está por encima
de una transacción particular.
con aproximaDamente 1.4 millones De clientes, banco popular es la principal instituciÓn bancaria en la isla,
en DonDe el 80% De los usuarios De servicios bancarios tiene una relaciÓn con popular. la instituciÓn tiene tres
veces el número De clientes, sucursales y caJeros automÁticos que su principal competiDor en caDa una De esas
categorías, y tres veces la participaciÓn De mercaDo en el Área De DepÓsitos.
presupuestos para el hogar, la administración de ahorros
y crédito, comunicación con acreedores y el manejo de una
bancarrota potencial.
A pesar de los retos que enfrentamos en la actualidad, la
capacidad de Banco Popular para generar ingresos sigue siendo
sólida. Esto debe traducirse en buenos niveles de rentabilidad
una vez que la situación relacionada con la calidad de crédito en
nuestro mercado principal se normalice. Con aproximadamente
1.4 millones de clientes, Banco Popular es la principal institución
bancaria en la isla, en donde el 80% de los usuarios de servicios
bancarios tiene una relación con Popular. La institución tiene tres
veces el volumen de depósitos, número de clientes, sucursales y
cajeros automáticos que su principal competidor en cada una de
esas categorías y tres veces la participación de mercado en
el área de depósitos. Su sólido reconocimiento de marca es siete
veces mayor que el de su competidor más cercano y sobrepasa
el reconocimiento de todas las marcas locales.
Nuestra meta sigue siendo la de trabajar con nuestros clientes
para buscar alternativas de beneficio mutuo para poder navegar
en esta economía difícil, así como ofrecer productos y servicios
de calidad para nuestra amplia base de clientes, como lo hemos
hecho durante más de un siglo de existencia.
B an co P oPuLar north america
en estados unidos, el deterioro en la calidad de crédito impulsó
las pérdidas en las operaciones de Banco Popular north america
(“BPna”). Estas operaciones incluyen los depósitos y la cartera
restante de E-LOAN. BPNA reportó una pérdida neta de
$726 millones, comparada con una pérdida neta de $525 millones
en el 2008. La provisión para pérdidas en préstamos llegó a
$782 millones, un aumento de 66% ante el año anterior. Los
préstamos cargados a pérdidas ascendieron a $515 millones,
comparados con $248 millones en 2008. Las carteras de
préstamos comerciales, construcción, hipotecarios y préstamos
sobre el valor neto de la propiedad de E-LOAN se impactaron
principalmente por la recesión económica en Estados Unidos,
así como por la inestabilidad en el mercado de bienes raíces.
La gerencia logró completar varios proyectos de
reestructuración en el 2009–esbozados en un plan abarcador
anunciado en el 2008–, para redirigir las operaciones de
BPNA y enfocarlo en su negocio medular. Como Presidente
de BPNA y Principal Oficial de Operaciones de Popular, Inc.,
David H. Chafey, Jr. asumió la responsabilidad de integrar las
operaciones del banco en Estados Unidos y en Puerto Rico bajo
un mismo grupo gerencial, logrando así mayores eficiencias y
obteniendo mayor control sobre los esfuerzos de reestructuración
en Estados Unidos.
En el 2009, de acuerdo a lo proyectado en nuestro plan,
nos salimos de, o redujimos, los negocios de generación de
activos que no tenían una relación directa con nuestro negocio
bancario principal, o cuya capacidad de generar ganancias estaba
siendo impactada severamente por las condiciones del mercado.
Como parte de este esfuerzo, vendimos los activos de Popular
Equipment Finance, nuestra unidad de arrendamiento de equipo
en Estados Unidos. La combinación de todas estas iniciativas
resultó en una reducción aproximada de $1,300 millones en
préstamos al compararlos con el 2008. Cerramos, vendimos o
consolidamos un total de 38 sucursales de baja productividad,
terminando el año con una red de 101 sucursales. Logramos
transferir el resto de las operaciones de E-LOAN, es decir, los
depósitos en línea y la transferencia de solicitudes de préstamos
a terceros, a BPNA y EVERTEC. El total de la plantilla laboral en
nuestras operaciones en los Estados Unidos se redujo por casi
900 empleados, o el 40% de la fuerza laboral.
los esfuerzos De reestructuraciÓn que hicimos
en el 2009 son parte De un proceso abarcaDor
que comenzÓ en el 2007 para reDucir nuestras
operaciones en estaDos uniDos.
Este proceso incluye medidas importantes, tales como la
descontinuación de las operaciones de préstamos “subprime”
al por mayor, la venta de los activos de Equity One a American
General Financial, la venta de activos de Popular Financial
Holdings (“PFH”) a afiliadas de Goldman Sachs, la suspensión
de las operaciones de préstamos de E-LOAN y la reducción
sustancial en las áreas de apoyo administrativo de BPNA,
utilizando la infraestructura que tenemos disponible en Puerto
Rico. El número de empleados en las operaciones en Estados
Unidos, incluyendo PFH, disminuyó de su nivel más alto de
4,800 en el 2005, a 1,400 en el 2009, lo que representa una
reducción del 71%. A su vez, el número de oficinas se redujo a
aproximadamente una tercera parte de lo que era anteriormente.
Integridad
Nos desempeñamos bajo
las normas más estrictas
de ética, integridad y moral.
La confianza que nuestros
clientes nos depositan es
lo más importante.
Excelencia
Creemos que sólo hay una
forma de hacer las cosas:
bien hechas.
Innovación
Fomentamos la búsqueda
incesante de nuevas
soluciones como estrategia
para realzar nuestra ventaja
competitiva.
Nuestra Gente
Nos esforzamos por atraer,
desarrollar, recompensar
y retener al mejor talento
dentro de un ambiente de
trabajo que se caracteriza
por el cariño y la disciplina.
Rendimiento
Nuestra meta es obtener
resultados financieros altos
y consistentes para nuestros
accionistas fundamentados
en una visión a largo plazo.
1 3
carta a nu eSt roS Accionistas
Los activos en Estados Unidos se han reducido de $22,000
millones al cierre de 2006 a $11,000 millones al cierre de 2009,
y la proporción de éstos en el total de activos de Popular se ha
reducido, del 46% en 2006 a 32% en el 2009.
Como resultado de esas acciones, por dolorosas que fuesen,
BPNA es ahora un banco comunitario con presencia en Florida,
Nueva York, Nueva Jersey, Illinois y California, enfocado en
servir a sus clientes individuales y comerciales con productos
y servicios de calidad. Seguiremos trabajando incansablemente
para maximizar el potencial de estas operaciones y llegar a
niveles adecuados de rentabilidad. Nuestra meta sigue siendo
capturar el valor de nuestra operación en Estados Unidos, como
una fuente de ingreso adicional y diversificado para beneficio
de todo Popular.
eve rt ec
evertec, nuestra compañía de tecnología de información
y procesamiento de datos, reportó un ingreso neto de
$50 millones en el 2009, comparado con $44 millones en
el 2008. Aunque EVERTEC no ha estado inmune a los efectos
de la recesión económica de Puerto Rico, su principal fuente
de negocio logró mantener niveles similares de ingresos a los
que obtuvo en 2008. Esto, sumado a una reducción significativa
en sus gastos operacionales, aumentó su contribución neta a
Popular en el 2009.
la reD ath tuvo un año excelente, tanto en el alto
volumen De transacciones como en el Desarrollo De
varios proDuctos innovaDores.
Latinoamérica sigue creciendo como parte importante del
negocio de EVERTEC. En el 2009 seguimos nuestra expansión en
México, donde inauguramos operaciones en el 2008, y entramos
al mercado de Panamá. También estamos ampliando nuestra
oferta de productos en estos países, logrando apalancar la amplia
variedad de productos que proveemos en Puerto Rico.
Estos servicios, que incluyen el procesamiento de datos de
negocio de terceros, servicios de creación de redes, soluciones de
recursos humanos, desarrollo de aplicaciones y consultoría, han
convertido a EVERTEC en un suplidor completo de tecnología
informática. EVERTEC tiene oficinas en nueve países, sirve a
clientes en 16 países, y continúa siendo una fuente de ingresos
sólida y diversificada para Popular.
nu eSt ra G e nte
nuestros logros en el 2009 son significativos, especialmente ante
el ambiente actual del mercado. no hubiesen sido posibles sin la
dedicación y el empeño de nuestro equipo gerencial y nuestros
empleados, así como el apoyo y la dirección de nuestra Junta de
directores.
1 4 P oPu l a r , I n c . 2 0 0 9 In f o r m e an u a l
Después de haber servido por dos décadas como miembros
de nuestra Junta, Juan J. Bermúdez y Francisco J. Rexach, Jr. se
retiraron. Echaremos de menos su visión y asesoramiento. Nos
complace darle la bienvenida a Alejandro M. Ballester y a Carlos
A. Unanue. El Sr. Ballester es Presidente de Ballester Hermanos,
un importante distribuidor de alimentos, vinos y licores en Puerto
Rico, y el Sr. Unanue es Presidente de Goya de Puerto Rico, parte
de Goya Foods, la principal compañía hispana de alimentos en
los Estados Unidos. Ambos son profesionales comprobados, que
le añadirán valor y experiencia a nuestra Junta y ayudarán a
dirigir a esta gran organización hacia el futuro.
Popular cuenta con 9,400 empleados altamente
comprometidos con la institución; tienen un nivel de satisfacción
de empleados que se compara con, o está por encima de, otras
organizaciones reconocidas como los mejores lugares en donde
trabajar. A ellos, les extiendo mi más sentido agradecimiento.
Quisiera reconocer el trabajo de Emilio E. Piñero, quien
después de haberle dedicado 39 años a nuestra organización,
ha decidido acogerse a un retiro muy merecido.
Es con profunda tristeza que informo el fallecimiento de
Brunilda Santos de Álvarez, Principal Oficial Legal, quien
recientemente se había retirado por razones de salud luego de más
de dos décadas de servicio en Popular. Personalmente, extrañaré
su combinación de sabiduría y sentido común, su fortaleza y
gentileza, las cuales tuve el privilegio de disfrutar durante los
tiempos más interesantes, al igual que en los más difíciles. Sé
que también será extrañada por todo el grupo gerencial y sus
compañeros de trabajo. Su legado siempre vivirá en nuestros
valores institucionales, los cuales representaba tan bien, y en la
generación de profesionales de Popular a los que ella tocó.
Nuestra organización tiene una historia de 116 años;
cada vez que ha confrontado retos tan difíciles como los que
enfrentamos hoy, ha salido fortalecida. Confío en que, con el
mismo espíritu que nos ha guiado a lo largo de nuestra historia
y con el apoyo continuo de todos los que formamos esta
organización, sobrepasaremos los retos que vivimos actualmente
y posicionaremos a Popular en un camino de rentabilidad y
prosperidad para el futuro.
Muchas gracias por su apoyo.
richard L. carrión
Presidente de la Junta de directores y Principal oficial ejecutivo
Pun toS PrinciP aLeS
Cifras y Datos Clave de 2009
1 Al 31/12/09
2 Al 30/9/09
PoPuLar, inc.
• Trigésima octava (38) compañía bancaria en Estados Unidos, con $34,700 millones en
activos y 9,400 empleados
Puntos Principales, 2009
• Generó más de $1,400 millones de capital básico común “Tier 1”, en una serie de transacciones
de intercambio
• Continuó la restructuración de sus operaciones en los Estados Unidos continentales,
ya fuera con la venta o cierre de negocios no rentables, y reduciendo el número de
sucursales, de 139 a 101
• Reestructuramos las divisiones de crédito de la Corporación al relocalizar a los oficiales
de crédito de mayor experiencia y transferir las funciones de crédito de los oficiales de
relación a un grupo especial de analistas responsable de evaluar los préstamos y hacer
recomendaciones
Banco PoPuLar Puerto ri co
• Aproximadamente 1.4 millones clientes
• 181 sucursales y 51 oficinas a través de Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes
• 6,066 empleados a tiempo completo1
• 588 cajeros electrónicos y 26,508 puntos de venta a través de Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes
• Primer lugar en el mercado en depósitos totales (35.0%)2 y total de préstamos (21.8%)2
• $23,600 millones en activos, $15,100 millones en préstamos y $17,800 millones en depósitos1
Banco PoPuLar north americ a
• Aproximadamente 422,000 clientes
• 101 sucursales en cinco estados: 41 en Nueva York y Nueva Jersey, 16 en Illinois,
20 en Florida y 24 en California
• 1,410 empleados a tiempo completo1
• E-LOAN captura $850 millones en depósitos1 y aproximadamente 39,400 clientes
• $10,800 millones en activos, $8,700 millones en préstamos y $8,300 millones en
depósitos totales1
ev ertec
• Principal procesador de cajeros automáticos y puntos de venta en el Caribe y Centroamérica
• 9 oficinas proveen servicios en 16 países
• 1,767 empleados a tiempo completo1
• Procesó más de 1,100 millones de transacciones1, de las que más de 565 millones
correspondían a la Red ATH®
• 5,069 cajeros automáticos y más de 133,461 puntos de venta a través de Estados Unidos
y Latinoamérica
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Fu nd ación Banco PoPuLar 30 Años
Banco Popular se honra de su legado de 116 años de servicio
a la comunidad. Fundación Banco Popular, el brazo filantrópico
de Popular, se dedica a trabajar para mejorar la calidad de vida de
las comunidades a las que servimos.
A través de nuestros valores y nuestras acciones, cada día
nos retamos para llegar a los más altos niveles de responsabilidad
social corporativa. Nuestro compromiso con la educación
y el desarrollo comunitario a través de nuestros esfuerzos
filantrópicos, y la participación activa de nuestros empleados,
es sólido.
A treinta años de su establecimiento, la Fundación Banco
Popular sigue nutriendo sus relaciones a largo plazo con
organizaciones comunitarias de base, a la vez que fomenta el
cambio positivo a través de iniciativas educativas y de desarrollo
comunitario. De 1982 a 2009 nos honra haber apoyado a más
de 250 organizaciones y haber contribuido con $21,147,866.
edu cación
creemos que la educación representa la piedra angular para
el futuro de una comunidad. La Fundación Banco Popular se
ha enfocado en programas que buscan lograr una transformación
en las escuelas, una educación alternativa y programas fuera
de las horas escolares, tales como:
• Capacitación de maestros
• Prevención de deserción escolar
• Programas fuera de horas escolares
• Educación en las artes
• Educación especial
• Desarrollo de liderazgo
• Servicios bibliotecarios comunitarios
• Tutoría
• Educación vocacional
a lo largo De sus 30 años De existencia, la funDaciÓn
banco popular ha creaDo siete fonDos Dotales para
becas en universiDaDes que proveen oportuniDaDes para
estuDiantes puertorriqueños. se han beneficiaDo De esas
becas 261 estuDiantes. el fonDo De becas rafael carriÓn,
Jr., para los hiJos De empleaDos De popular,
ha DistribuiDo 1,826 becas, que representan un total
De $2,678,841.
En los últimos años hemos vivido muchos retos y dificultades
económicas. Ahora, más que nunca, seguimos trabajando
hombro a hombro con nuestras comunidades para estimular
su crecimiento económico, apoyar la educación y alentar las
expresiones culturales.
deSarroLLo comunitario
La Fundación Banco Popular enfoca sus recursos en el
apoderamiento de comunidades e individuos, para ayudar
a impulsar el desarrollo económico. Fundación Banco
Popular apoya proyectos dedicados a:
• Autogestión comunitaria
• Adiestramiento en gerencia
• Apoyo comunitario para las escuelas
• Prevención de uso de sustancias controladas
•
Prevención de embarazo en adolescentes y apoyo
para madres adolescentes
colegio de educación
especial y rehabilitación
integral (coDeri)
la nueva escuela para
puerto rico
centro cultural y de
servicios de cantera
corporación santo
Domingo savio
1 6 P oPu l a r , I n c . 2 0 0 9 In f o r m e an u a l
30 Años
en los últimos años hemos viviDo muchos retos y DificultaDes econÓmicas. ahora, mÁs que nunca,
seguimos trabaJanDo hombro a hombro con nuestras comuniDaDes para estimular su crecimiento
econÓmico, apoyar la eDucaciÓn y alentar las expresiones culturales.
Nuestro compromiso social se expandió en el 2004 para
incluir a las operaciones de Popular en los Estados Unidos. Las
organizaciones que apoyan nuestros empleados se enfocan en
las áreas de educación, vivienda, pequeños negocios y desarrollo
comunitario. Durante los últimos cinco años la fundación ha
distribuido $1,607,200 en donativos a 152 organizaciones en
comunidades en las que trabajamos en Estados Unidos.
Servicio voLu ntario de nueStroS emPLeadoS
cada año, nuestros empleados aportan miles de horas de trabajo
voluntario en iniciativas locales y nacionales. Más del 95% de
las organizaciones sin fines de lucro que apoyamos tienen a un
empleado de Popular como miembro activo de la organización.
El año pasado más de 3,000 empleados del Banco Popular,
de Puerto Rico, California, Florida, Illinois, Nueva Jersey, Nueva
York y las Islas Vírgenes, se juntaron con sus familias y amigos
para servir como voluntarios en organizaciones e iniciativas
locales durante el Día de Hacer la Diferencia.
los empleaDos De popular también hacen contribuciones
a la funDaciÓn banco popular o a banco popular
founDation. en el 2009, nuestros empleaDos
contribuyeron $692,759 a las Dos organizaciones.
DesDe el 2000, los empleaDos han contribuiDo mÁs De
$4.5 millones a ambas funDaciones.
Como elemento importante de nuestra cultura y lo que le
ofrecemos a nuestras comunidades, el Banco también recalca
el concepto de servicio. Aunque mucho ha cambiado a lo
largo de los años, nuestro compromiso con la calidad del
servicio sigue siendo igual.
tenemoS voz en eL deSarr oL Lo
Futuro de nueStra c iudad
la sala de exhibiciones rafael carrión pacheco,
un espacio cultural único en el edificio histórico del
banco popular en el viejo san Juan, ha contribuido
al enriquecimiento cultural de puerto rico por más
de 20 años. hemos organizado 16 exhibiciones en
este espacio, dedicadas a iniciativas para mejorar el
panorama urbano de puerto rico, ilustrar nuestra rica
herencia musical y deportiva, y adelantar la discusión de
necesidades de nuestro medio ambiente. la exhibición
actual, En Rieles, ha recibido a más de 41,000 visitantes;
muestra la transportación y el acceso hacia el viejo
san Juan, los retos de transportación que enfrentamos,
y propone soluciones viables utilizando una maqueta
interactiva de 38 pies a escala. el proyecto ha generado
un diálogo sostenido y ha propiciado la creación de un
plan público para establecer un tranvía para la cuidad.
TOTAL DE DONACIONES OTORGADAS ( 1 9 7 9 –2 0 0 9 )
Donaciones
Organizaciones
Día De hacer la Diferencia
2009
$2,000,000
1,800,000
1,600,000
1,400,000
1,200,000
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
0
escuela libre de música
ernesto ramos antonini
1979
1984
1989
1994
1999
2004
2009
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 7
PoPuLar, inc.
25 añoS
Resumen Financiero Histórico
(Dólares en millones, excepto información por acción)
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
$
38.3
4,531.8
2,271.0
3,820.2
283.1
304.0
0.88%
15.12%
$
$
38.3
5,389.6
2,768.5
4,491.6
308.2
260.0
0.76%
13.09%
$
$
47.4
5,706.5
3,096.3
4,715.8
341.9
355.0
0.85%
14.87%
$
$
56.3
5,972.7
3,320.6
4,926.3
383.0
430.1
0.99%
15.87%
$
$
63.4
8,983.6
5,373.3
7,422.7
588.9
479.1
1.09%
15.55%
$
$
64.6
8,780.3
5,195.6
7,207.1
631.8
579.0
$
0.72%
10.57%
$
85.1
10,002.3
5,252.1
8,038.7
752.1
987.8
0.89%
12.72%
$
$
109.4
11,513.4
6,346.9
8,522.7
834.2
$ 1,014.7
1.02%
13.80%
$
124.7
12,778.4
7,781.3
9,012.4
1,002.4
923.7
1.02%
13.80%
$
$
146.4
15,675.5
8,677.5
9,876.7
1,141.7
$ 1,276.8
1.04%
14.22%
$
185.2
16,764.1
9,779.0
10,763.3
1,262.5
$
209.6
19,300.5
11,376.6
11,749.6
1,503.1
$
232.3
23,160.4
13,078.8
13,672.2
1,709.1
$
257.6
25,460.5
14,907.8
14,173.7
1,661.0
$
276.1
28,057.1
16,057.1
14,804.9
1,993.6
$
304.5
30,744.7
18,168.6
16,370.0
2,272.8
$
351.9
33,660.4
19,582.1
17,614.7
2,410.9
$ 2,230.5
$ 3,350.3
$ 4,611.7
$ 3,790.2
$ 3,578.1
$ 3,965.4
$ 4,476.4
$
470.9
36,434.7
22,602.2
18,097.8
2,754.4
$ 5,960.2
$
489.9
44,401.6
28,742.3
20,593.2
3,104.6
$ 7,685.6
$
540.7
48,623.7
31,710.2
22,638.0
3,449.2
$ 5,836.5
$
357.7
47,404.0
32,736.9
24,438.3
3,620.3
$ 5,003.4
$
(64.5)
$ (1,243.9)
$
(573.9)
44,411.4
29,911.0
38,882.8
26,276.1
28,334.4
27,550.2
3,581.9
3,268.4
34,736.3
23,803.9
25,924.9
2,538.8
$ 2,968.3
$
1,455.1
$
1,445.4
1.14%
16.17%
1.14%
15.83%
1.14%
15.41%
1.08%
15.45%
1.04%
15.00%
1.09%
14.84%
1.11%
16.29%
1.36%
19.30%
1.23%
17.60%
1.17%
17.12%
0.74%
9.73%
-0.14%
-2.08%
-3.04%
-44.47%
-1.57%
-32.95%
$
$
$
0.25
0.25
0.08
1.73
2.00
$
$
$
0.24
0.24
0.09
1.89
1.67
$
$
$
0.30
0.30
0.09
2.10
2.22
$
$
$
0.35
0.35
0.10
2.35
2.69
$
$
$
0.40
0.40
0.10
2.46
2.00
$
$
$
0.27
0.27
0.10
2.63
2.41
$
$
$
0.35
0.35
0.10
2.88
3.78
$
$
$
0.42
0.42
0.12
3.19
3.88
$
$
$
0.46
0.46
0.13
3.44
3.52
$
$
$
0.53
0.53
0.15
3.96
4.85
$
$
$
0.67
0.67
0.18
4.40
8.44
$
$
0.75
0.75
0.20
5.19
$
$
0.83
0.83
0.25
5.93
$
$
0.92
0.92
0.30
5.76
$
$
0.99
0.99
0.32
6.96
$
$
1.09
1.09
0.38
7.97
$
$
1.31
1.31
0.40
9.10
$
$
1.74
1.74
0.51
9.66
$
$
1.79
1.79
0.62
10.95
$
12.38
$
17.00
$
13.97
$
13.16
$
14.54
$
16.90
$
22.43
$
28.83
$
$
$
1.98
1.97
0.64
11.82
21.15
$
$
$
1.24
1.24
0.64
12.32
17.95
$
$
(0.27)
(0.27)
0.64
12.12
$
10.60
$
$
$
(4.55)
(4.55)
0.48
6.33
5.16
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
32.9
4,141.7
1,715.7
3,365.3
226.4
216.0
0.89%
15.59%
0.23
0.23
0.07
1.54
1.50
92%
7%
1%
100%
115
3
9
127
Información Financiera Seleccionada
Ingreso Neto (Pérdida Neta)
Activos
Préstamos Netos
Depósitos
Capital de Accionistas
Valor Agregado en el Mercado
Rendimiento de Activos (ROA)
Rendimiento de Capital (ROE)
Por Acción Común1
Ingreso Neto (Pérdida Neta) – Básico
Ingreso Neto (Pérdida Neta) – Diluido
Dividendos (Declarados)
Valor en los Libros
Precio en el Mercado
Activos por Área Geográfica
Puerto Rico
Estados Unidos
Caribe y Latinoamérica
Total
Sistema de Distribución Tradicional
Sucursales Bancarias
Puerto Rico
Islas Vírgenes
Estados Unidos
Subtotal
Oficinas No Bancarias
Popular Financial Holdings
Popular Cash Express
Popular Finance
Popular Auto
Popular Leasing, U.S.A.
Popular Mortgage
Popular Securities
Popular Insurance
Popular Insurance Agency U.S.A.
Popular Insurance, V.I.
E-LOAN
EVERTEC
Subtotal
Total
Sistema Electrónico de Distribución
Cajeros Automáticos2
Propios y Administrados
Puerto Rico
Caribe
Estados Unidos
Subtotal
Administrados
Puerto Rico
Caribe
Subtotal
Total
Transacciones (en millones)
Transacciones Electrónicas3
Efectos Procesados
92%
7%
1%
100%
124
3
9
136
94%
5%
1%
100%
126
3
9
138
93%
6%
1%
100%
126
3
10
139
14
17
127
136
94
94
36
36
130
113
113
51
51
164
14
152
136
3
139
55
55
194
17
156
153
3
156
68
68
224
92%
6%
2%
100%
128
3
10
141
18
4
22
163
151
3
154
65
65
219
89%
9%
2%
100%
173
3
24
200
26
9
35
235
211
3
214
54
54
268
87%
11%
2%
100%
161
3
24
188
27
26
9
62
250
206
3
209
73
73
282
87%
10%
3%
100%
162
3
30
195
41
26
9
76
271
211
3
6
220
81
81
301
79%
16%
5%
100%
165
8
32
205
58
26
8
92
297
234
8
11
253
86
86
339
76%
20%
4%
100%
166
8
34
208
73
28
10
111
319
262
8
26
296
88
88
384
75%
21%
4%
100%
166
8
40
214
91
31
9
3
134
348
281
8
38
327
120
120
447
Empleados (equivalente a tiempo completo)
1 8 P oPu l a r , I n c . 2 0 0 9 In f o r m e an u a l
7.0
123.8
4,314
8.3
134.0
4,400
12.7
139.1
4,699
14.9
159.8
5,131
16.1
161.9
5,213
18.0
164.0
7,023
23.9
166.1
7,006
28.6
170.4
7,024
33.2
171.8
7,533
43.0
174.5
7,606
56.6
175.0
7,815
74%
22%
4%
100%
74%
23%
3%
100%
71%
25%
4%
100%
71%
25%
4%
100%
72%
26%
2%
100%
68%
30%
2%
100%
66%
32%
2%
100%
62%
36%
2%
100%
55%
43%
2%
100%
53%
45%
2%
100%
52%
45%
3%
100%
59%
38%
3%
100%
64%
33%
3%
100%
178
8
44
230
102
39
8
3
1
153
383
327
9
53
389
162
97
259
648
201
8
63
272
117
44
10
7
3
2
183
455
391
17
71
479
170
192
362
841
198
8
89
295
128
51
48
10
8
11
2
258
553
421
59
94
574
187
265
452
199
8
91
298
137
102
47
12
10
13
2
4
327
625
442
68
99
609
102
851
953
1,562
159.4
171.0
11,501
199
8
95
302
136
132
61
12
11
21
3
2
4
382
684
478
37
109
624
118
920
1,038
1,662
199.5
160.2
10,651
196
8
96
300
149
154
55
20
13
25
4
2
1
4
427
727
524
39
118
681
155
823
978
1,659
206.0
149.9
11,334
195
8
96
299
153
195
36
18
13
29
7
2
1
1
5
460
759
539
53
131
723
174
926
1,100
1,823
236.6
145.3
11,037
193
8
97
298
181
129
43
18
11
32
8
2
1
1
5
431
729
557
57
129
743
176
1,110
1,286
2,029
255.7
138.5
11,474
192
8
128
328
183
114
43
18
15
30
9
2
1
1
5
421
749
568
59
163
790
167
1,216
1,383
2,173
568.5
133.9
12,139
194
8
136
338
212
4
49
17
14
33
12
2
1
1
1
5
351
689
583
61
181
825
212
1,726
1,938
2,763
625.9
140.3
13,210
191
8
142
341
158
52
15
11
32
12
2
1
1
1
7
292
633
605
65
192
862
226
1,360
1,586
2,448
690.2
150.0
12,508
196
8
147
351
134
51
12
24
32
13
2
1
1
1
9
280
631
615
69
187
871
433
1,454
1,887
2,758
772.7
175.2
179
8
139
326
2
9
12
22
32
7
1
1
1
1
9
97
423
605
74
176
855
462
1,560
2,022
2,877
849.4
202.2
12,303
10,587
1,026
130.5
170.9
10,549
78.0
173.7
7,996
111.2
171.9
8,854
0.24
0.24
0.02
3.89
2.26
65%
32%
3%
100%
173
8
101
282
10
33
6
1
1
1
9
61
343
571
77
138
786
443
1,604
2,047
2,833
804.1
191.7
9,407
(Dólares en millones, excepto información por acción)
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
1 Datos ajustados por las divisiones en acciones.
2 No incluyen cajeros automáticos que están conectados a la Red ATH® (2,478 en 2009) pero que son administrados por otras
instituciones financieras.
3 Desde el 1981 hasta 2003, transacciones electrónicas incluyen transacciones ACH, Pago Directo, TelePago, Banca por Internet
y transacciones por la Red ATH® en Puerto Rico. Desde 2004, estos números incluyen el total de transacciones por la Red ATH®
en República Dominicana, Costa Rica, El Salvador y Estados Unidos, transacciones de facturación médica, transferencias
cablegráficas y otros pagos electrónicos además de lo previamente señalado.
Activos
Préstamos Netos
Depósitos
Capital de Accionistas
Valor Agregado en el Mercado
Rendimiento de Activos (ROA)
Rendimiento de Capital (ROE)
Por Acción Común1
Ingreso Neto (Pérdida Neta) – Básico
Ingreso Neto (Pérdida Neta) – Diluido
Sistema de Distribución Tradicional
Dividendos (Declarados)
Valor en los Libros
Precio en el Mercado
Activos por Área Geográfica
Puerto Rico
Estados Unidos
Caribe y Latinoamérica
Total
Sucursales Bancarias
Puerto Rico
Islas Vírgenes
Estados Unidos
Subtotal
Oficinas No Bancarias
Popular Financial Holdings
Popular Cash Express
Popular Finance
Popular Auto
Popular Leasing, U.S.A.
Popular Mortgage
Popular Securities
Popular Insurance
Popular Insurance Agency U.S.A.
Popular Insurance, V.I.
E-LOAN
EVERTEC
Subtotal
Total
Sistema Electrónico de Distribución
Cajeros Automáticos2
Propios y Administrados
Puerto Rico
Caribe
Estados Unidos
Subtotal
Administrados
Puerto Rico
Caribe
Subtotal
Total
92%
7%
1%
100%
115
3
9
127
92%
7%
1%
100%
124
3
9
136
127
136
94
94
36
36
130
113
113
51
51
164
14
17
94%
5%
1%
100%
126
3
9
138
14
152
136
3
139
55
55
194
93%
6%
1%
100%
126
3
10
139
17
156
153
3
156
68
68
224
92%
6%
2%
100%
128
3
10
141
18
4
22
163
151
3
154
65
65
219
89%
9%
2%
100%
173
3
24
200
26
9
35
235
211
3
214
54
54
268
87%
11%
2%
100%
161
3
24
188
27
26
9
62
250
206
3
209
73
73
282
87%
10%
3%
100%
162
3
30
195
41
26
9
76
271
211
3
6
220
81
81
301
79%
16%
5%
100%
165
8
32
205
58
26
8
92
297
234
8
11
253
86
86
339
76%
20%
4%
100%
166
8
34
208
73
28
10
111
319
262
8
26
296
88
88
384
75%
21%
4%
100%
166
8
40
214
91
31
9
3
134
348
281
8
38
327
120
120
447
Información Financiera Seleccionada
Ingreso Neto (Pérdida Neta)
$
32.9
$
38.3
4,141.7
1,715.7
3,365.3
226.4
4,531.8
2,271.0
3,820.2
283.1
$
38.3
5,389.6
2,768.5
4,491.6
308.2
$
47.4
5,706.5
3,096.3
4,715.8
341.9
$
56.3
5,972.7
3,320.6
4,926.3
383.0
$
63.4
8,983.6
5,373.3
7,422.7
588.9
$
64.6
8,780.3
5,195.6
7,207.1
631.8
$
85.1
10,002.3
5,252.1
8,038.7
752.1
$
109.4
11,513.4
6,346.9
8,522.7
834.2
$
124.7
12,778.4
7,781.3
9,012.4
1,002.4
$
146.4
15,675.5
8,677.5
9,876.7
1,141.7
$
216.0
$
304.0
$
260.0
$
355.0
$
430.1
$
479.1
$
579.0
$
987.8
$ 1,014.7
$
923.7
$ 1,276.8
0.89%
15.59%
0.88%
15.12%
0.76%
13.09%
0.85%
14.87%
0.99%
15.87%
1.09%
15.55%
0.72%
10.57%
0.89%
12.72%
1.02%
13.80%
1.02%
13.80%
1.04%
14.22%
$
185.2
16,764.1
9,779.0
10,763.3
1,262.5
$ 2,230.5
$
209.6
19,300.5
11,376.6
11,749.6
1,503.1
$ 3,350.3
$
232.3
23,160.4
13,078.8
13,672.2
1,709.1
$ 4,611.7
$
257.6
25,460.5
14,907.8
14,173.7
1,661.0
$ 3,790.2
$
276.1
28,057.1
16,057.1
14,804.9
1,993.6
$ 3,578.1
$
304.5
30,744.7
18,168.6
16,370.0
2,272.8
$ 3,965.4
$
351.9
33,660.4
19,582.1
17,614.7
2,410.9
$ 4,476.4
$
470.9
36,434.7
22,602.2
18,097.8
2,754.4
$ 5,960.2
$
489.9
44,401.6
28,742.3
20,593.2
3,104.6
$ 7,685.6
$
540.7
48,623.7
31,710.2
22,638.0
3,449.2
$ 5,836.5
$
357.7
47,404.0
32,736.9
24,438.3
3,620.3
$ 5,003.4
$
(64.5)
44,411.4
29,911.0
28,334.4
3,581.9
$ 2,968.3
1.14%
16.17%
1.14%
15.83%
1.14%
15.41%
1.08%
15.45%
1.04%
15.00%
1.09%
14.84%
1.11%
16.29%
1.36%
19.30%
1.23%
17.60%
1.17%
17.12%
0.74%
9.73%
-0.14%
-2.08%
$
$
$
0.23
0.23
0.07
1.54
1.50
$
$
$
0.25
0.25
0.08
1.73
2.00
$
$
$
0.24
0.24
0.09
1.89
1.67
$
$
$
0.30
0.30
0.09
2.10
2.22
$
$
0.35
0.35
0.10
2.35
$
2.69
$
$
$
0.40
0.40
0.10
2.46
2.00
$
$
$
0.27
0.27
0.10
2.63
2.41
$
$
$
0.35
0.35
0.10
2.88
3.78
$
$
$
0.42
0.42
0.12
3.19
3.88
$
$
$
0.46
0.46
0.13
3.44
3.52
$
$
$
0.53
0.53
0.15
3.96
4.85
$
$
$
0.67
0.67
0.18
4.40
8.44
$
$
$
0.75
0.75
0.20
5.19
12.38
$
$
$
0.83
0.83
0.25
5.93
17.00
$
$
$
0.92
0.92
0.30
5.76
13.97
$
$
$
0.99
0.99
0.32
6.96
13.16
$
$
$
1.09
1.09
0.38
7.97
14.54
$
$
$
1.31
1.31
0.40
9.10
16.90
$
$
$
1.74
1.74
0.51
9.66
22.43
$
$
$
1.79
1.79
0.62
10.95
28.83
$
$
$
1.98
1.97
0.64
11.82
21.15
$
$
$
1.24
1.24
0.64
12.32
17.95
$
$
$
(0.27)
(0.27)
0.64
12.12
10.60
$ (1,243.9)
38,882.8
26,276.1
27,550.2
3,268.4
1,455.1
-3.04%
-44.47%
$
$
$
$
(4.55)
(4.55)
0.48
6.33
5.16
74%
22%
4%
100%
74%
23%
3%
100%
71%
25%
4%
100%
71%
25%
4%
100%
72%
26%
2%
100%
68%
30%
2%
100%
66%
32%
2%
100%
62%
36%
2%
100%
55%
43%
2%
100%
53%
45%
2%
100%
52%
45%
3%
100%
59%
38%
3%
100%
64%
33%
3%
100%
178
8
44
230
102
39
8
3
1
153
383
327
9
53
389
162
97
259
648
201
8
63
272
117
44
10
7
3
2
183
455
391
17
71
479
170
192
362
841
198
8
89
295
128
51
48
10
8
11
2
258
553
421
59
94
574
187
265
452
1,026
Transacciones (en millones)
Transacciones Electrónicas3
Efectos Procesados
Empleados (equivalente a tiempo completo)
7.0
123.8
4,314
8.3
134.0
4,400
12.7
139.1
4,699
14.9
159.8
5,131
16.1
161.9
5,213
18.0
164.0
7,023
23.9
166.1
7,006
28.6
170.4
7,024
33.2
171.8
7,533
43.0
174.5
7,606
56.6
175.0
7,815
78.0
173.7
7,996
111.2
171.9
8,854
130.5
170.9
10,549
199
8
91
298
137
102
47
12
10
13
2
4
327
625
442
68
99
609
102
851
953
1,562
159.4
171.0
11,501
199
8
95
302
136
132
61
12
11
21
3
2
4
382
684
478
37
109
624
118
920
1,038
1,662
199.5
160.2
10,651
196
8
96
300
149
154
55
20
13
25
4
2
1
4
427
727
524
39
118
681
155
823
978
1,659
206.0
149.9
11,334
195
8
96
299
153
195
36
18
13
29
7
2
1
1
5
460
759
539
53
131
723
174
926
1,100
1,823
236.6
145.3
11,037
193
8
97
298
181
129
43
18
11
32
8
2
1
1
5
431
729
557
57
129
743
176
1,110
1,286
2,029
255.7
138.5
11,474
192
8
128
328
183
114
43
18
15
30
9
2
1
1
5
421
749
568
59
163
790
167
1,216
1,383
2,173
568.5
133.9
12,139
194
8
136
338
212
4
49
17
14
33
12
2
1
1
1
5
351
689
583
61
181
825
212
1,726
1,938
2,763
625.9
140.3
13,210
191
8
142
341
158
52
15
11
32
12
2
1
1
1
7
292
633
605
65
192
862
226
1,360
1,586
2,448
690.2
150.0
12,508
196
8
147
351
134
51
12
24
32
13
2
1
1
1
9
280
631
615
69
187
871
433
1,454
1,887
2,758
772.7
175.2
179
8
139
326
2
9
12
22
32
7
1
1
1
1
9
97
423
605
74
176
855
462
1,560
2,022
2,877
849.4
202.2
12,303
10,587
$
(573.9)
34,736.3
23,803.9
25,924.9
2,538.8
1,445.4
$
$
$
$
-1.57%
-32.95%
0.24
0.24
0.02
3.89
2.26
65%
32%
3%
100%
173
8
101
282
10
33
6
1
1
1
9
61
343
571
77
138
786
443
1,604
2,047
2,833
804.1
191.7
9,407
1 9
inFormación Corporativa
Junta de directoreS
oFiciaLeS eJecutivoS
richard l. carrión
presidente de la Junta de Directores
principal oficial ejecutivo
popular, inc.
richard l. carrión
presidente de la Junta de Directores
principal oficial ejecutivo
popular, inc.
alejandro m. ballester
presidente
ballester hermanos, inc.
maría luisa ferré
presidenta y principal oficial ejecutiva
grupo ferré rangel
michael masin
inversionista privado
manuel morales, Jr.
presidente
parkview realty, inc.
frederic v. salerno
inversionista privado
william J. teuber, Jr.
vicepresidente ejecutivo
emc corporation
carlos a. unanue
presidente
goya de puerto rico, inc.
José r. vizcarrondo
presidente y principal oficial ejecutivo
Desarrollos metropolitanos, s.e.
lcdo. samuel t. céspedes
secretario de la Junta de Directores
popular, inc.
David h. chafey, Jr.
presidente
principal oficial de operaciones
popular, inc.
Jorge a. Junquera
primer vicepresidente ejecutivo
principal oficial financiero
popular, inc.
lcda. brunilda santos de Álvarez
vicepresidenta ejecutiva
principal oficial legal
popular, inc.
amílcar Jordán
vicepresidente ejecutivo
manejo de riesgo
popular, inc.
carlos J. vázquez
vicepresidente ejecutivo
crédito a individuos, banca de la
comunidad en los estados unidos
popular, inc.
elí sepúlveda
vicepresidente ejecutivo
crédito comercial
popular, inc.
inFormación corPorativa
firma registrada de contabilidad pública independiente
pricewaterhousecoopers llp
reunión anual
la reunión anual de accionistas del 2010 de popular, inc. se celebrará el martes,
4 de mayo, a las 9:00 a.m. en el edificio centro europa en san Juan, puerto rico.
información adicional
el informe anual en la forma 10-k radicado con la comisión de valores e
intercambio e información financiera adicional están disponibles visitando
nuestra página de internet:
www.popular.com
nu eSt ra G e nte
Los hombres y mujeres que laboran
para nuestra institución, desde
los más altos ejecutivos hasta los
empleados que llevan a cabo las
tareas más rutinarias, sienten un
orgullo especial al servir a nuestra
clientela con esmero y dedicación.
Todos sienten la íntima satisfacción
de pertenecer a la Gran “Familia
del Banco Popular”, en la que se
fomenta el cariño y la comprensión
entre todos sus miembros, y en la
que a la vez se cumple firmemente
con las más estrictas reglas de
conducta y de moral.
Estas palabras fueron escritas en 1988
por don Rafael Carrión, Jr., Presidente
y Presidente de la Junta de Directores,
(1956-1991), con motivo del 95 aniversario
del Banco Popular de Puerto Rico y son
muestra de nuestro compromiso con
nuestros recursos humanos.
nu eSt ro cred o
El Banco Popular es una institución
genuinamente nativa dedicada
exclusivamente a trabajar por
el bienestar social y económico
de Puerto Rico e inspirada
en los principios más sanos y
fundamentales de una buena
práctica bancaria.
El Popular tiene empeñados sus
esfuerzos y voluntad al desarrollo
de un servicio bancario para
Puerto Rico dentro de normas
estrictamente comerciales tan
eficiente como pueda requerir la
comunidad más progresista del
mundo.
Estas palabras, escritas en 1928 por don
Rafael Carrión Pacheco, Vicepresidente
Ejecutivo y Presidente (1927-1956),
representan el pensamiento que rige a
Popular, Inc. en todos sus mercados.
2 0 P oPu l a r , I n c . 2 0 0 9 In f o r m e an u a l
Financial Review and
Supplementary Information
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Statistical Summaries
Financial Statements
Management’s Report to Stockholders
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Statements of Condition
as of December 31, 2009 and 2008
Consolidated Statements of Operations
for the years ended December 31, 2009,
2008 and 2007
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the years ended December 31, 2009,
2008 and 2007
Consolidated Statements of Changes in
Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended
December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive
(Loss) Income for the years ended December
31, 2009, 2008 and 2007
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
3
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
Overview
Legislative and Regulatory Developments
Subsequent Events
Critical Accounting Policies / Estimates
Statement of Operations Analysis
Net Interest Income
Provision for Loan Losses
Non-Interest Income
Operating Expenses
Income Taxes
Fourth Quarter Results
Reportable Segment Results
Discontinued Operations
Statement of Condition Analysis
Assets
Deposits and Borrowings
Stockholders’ Equity
Exchange Offers
Regulatory Capital
Risk Management
Market / Interest Rate Risk
Liquidity
Credit Risk Management and
Loan Quality
Operational Risk Management
Legal Proceedings
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
and Issued But Not Yet Effective
Accounting Standards
Glossary of Selected Financial Terms
Statistical Summaries
Statements of Condition
Statements of Operations
Average Balance Sheet and
Summary of Net Interest Income
Quarterly Financial Data
3
3
6
10
10
20
21
24
26
29
30
31
35
36
39
39
40
42
44
46
52
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3
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”)
provides information which management believes necessary for
understanding the fi nancial performance of Popular, Inc. and its
subsidiaries (the “Corporation” or “Popular”). All accompanying
tables, consolidated fi nancial statements and corresponding notes
included in this “Financial Review and Supplementary Information
- 2009 Annual Report” (“the report”) should be considered an
integral part of this MD&A.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information included in this report may contain certain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements may relate to the Corporation’s fi nancial condition,
results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and
business, including, but not limited to, statements with respect
to the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, delinquency
trends, market risk and the impact of interest rate changes,
capital markets conditions, capital adequacy and liquidity, and
the effect of legal proceedings and new accounting standards on
the Corporation’s fi nancial condition and results of operations.
All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in
nature are forward-looking, and the words “anticipate,” “believe,”
“continues,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project” and similar
expressions and future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,”
“should,” “could,” “might,” “can,” “may,” or similar expressions are
generally intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and, by their nature, involve certain risks,
uncertainties, estimates and assumptions by management that
are difficult to predict. Various factors, some of which are
beyond the Corporation’s control, could cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, such
forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a
difference include, but are not limited to, the rate of growth in
the economy and employment levels, as well as general business
and economic conditions; changes in interest rates, as well as the
magnitude of such changes; the fi scal and monetary policies of
the federal government and its agencies; changes in federal bank
regulatory and supervisory policies, including required levels of
capital; the relative strength or weakness of the consumer and
commercial credit sectors and of the real estate markets; the
performance of the stock and bond markets; competition in the
fi nancial services industry; additional Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (“FDIC”) assessments; possible legislative, tax or
regulatory changes; and diffi culties in combining the operations of
acquired entities. Other possible events or factors that could cause
results or performance to differ materially from those expressed
in these forward-looking statements include the following:
negative economic conditions that adversely affect the general
economy, housing prices, the job market, consumer confi dence
and spending habits which may affect, among other things, the
level of non-performing assets, charge-offs and provision expense;
changes in interest rates and market liquidity which may reduce
interest margins, impact funding sources and affect the ability to
originate and distribute fi nancial products in the primary and
secondary markets; adverse movements and volatility in debt and
equity capital markets; changes in market rates and prices which
may adversely impact the value of fi nancial assets and liabilities;
liabilities resulting from litigation and regulatory investigations;
changes in accounting standards, rules and interpretations;
increased competition; the Corporation’s ability to grow its core
businesses; decisions to downsize, sell or close units or otherwise
change the business mix of the Corporation; and management’s
ability to identify and manage these and other risks. Moreover, the
outcome of legal proceedings is inherently uncertain and depends
on judicial interpretations of law and the fi ndings of regulators,
judges and juries.
All forward-looking statements included in this report are
based upon information available to the Corporation as of the
date of this report, and other than as required by law, including
the requirements of applicable securities laws, management
assumes no obligation to update or revise any such forward-
looking statements to refl ect occurrences or unanticipated events
or circumstances after the date of such statements.
The description of the Corporation’s business and risk factors
contained in Item 1 and 1A of its Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2009, while not all inclusive, discusses additional
information about the business of the Corporation and the material
risk factors that, in addition to the other information in this report,
readers should consider.
OVERVIEW
The Corporation is a fi nancial holding company, which is subject
to the supervision and regulation of the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System. The Corporation has operations in
Puerto Rico, the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.
In Puerto Rico, the Corporation offers retail and commercial
banking services through its principal banking subsidiary, Banco
Popular de Puerto Rico (“BPPR”), as well as auto and equipment
leasing and fi nancing, mortgage loans, investment banking, broker-
dealer and insurance services through specialized subsidiaries. In
the United States, Popular has established a community-banking
franchise, Banco Popular North America (“BPNA”) providing a
broad range of fi nancial services and products with branches in
New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Florida and California. Popular
also offers processing technology services through its subsidiary
EVERTEC, Inc. This subsidiary provides transaction processing
services throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, as well
as internally services many of the Corporation’s subsidiaries’
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system infrastructures and transactional processing businesses.
Note 39 to the consolidated fi nancial statements, as well as the
Reportable Segments Results section in this MD&A, present further
information about the Corporation’s business segments.
amounted to $896.5 million for the year ended December 31,
2009, compared with $830.0 million for the year ended December
31, 2008. The increase in non-interest income was principally
due to higher gains on the sale of investment securities in 2009.
The Corporation reported a net loss of $573.9 million for the
year ended December 31, 2009, compared with a net loss of $1.2
billion for the year ended December 31, 2008 and a net loss of
$64.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2007. During 2008,
the Corporation discontinued the operations of its consumer and
mortgage lending subsidiary in the United States mainland. The
Corporation’s net loss from continuing operations amounted to
$553.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared
with a net loss of $680.5 million in 2008 and net income of $202.5
million in 2007.
The discussions that follow pertain to Popular, Inc.’s continuing
operations, unless otherwise indicated. Refer to the Discontinued
Operations section in this MD&A for details on the fi nancial results
and major events of Popular Financial Holdings (“PFH”) for the
years 2009, 2008 and 2007.
Financial results for 2009 continued to refl ect high levels in the
provision for loan losses to maintain adequate reserve levels in a
deteriorated credit environment. The provision for loan losses from
continuing operations in 2009 totaled $1.4 billion, compared with
$991 million in 2008 and $341 million in 2007. The allowance
for loan losses to loans held-in-portfolio ratio was 5.32% at
December 31, 2009, compared with 3.43% at December 31, 2008
and 1.96% at December 31, 2007. The higher provision for loan
losses was driven mostly by depressed economic conditions in
Puerto Rico and the United States which has resulted in higher
loan net charge-offs, non-performing loans and foreclosures,
and a real estate market impacted by declining property values,
oversupply in certain areas, and reduced absorption rates. The
higher net loss in 2009 was also driven by a reduction of $178.0
million in net interest income, principally as a result of lower
average volume of loans, elevated levels of non-performing loans,
declining asset yields in a lower interest rate scenario and higher
cost of long-term debt.
Furthermore, financial results for 2009 were favorably
impacted by a $469.8 million reduction in income tax expense
when compared with 2008, principally as a result of the valuation
allowance on the Corporation’s deferred tax assets related to the
U.S. operations recorded during the previous year. Refer to the
Income Taxes section in this MD&A for further information.
Also, operating expenses declined by $182.5 million, principally
refl ecting a favorable impact of $80.3 million resulting from the
gain on the early extinguishment of debt related to the exchange of
trust preferred securities for common stock recognized in the third
quarter of 2009, lower restructuring costs and the impact of cost-
cutting measures, which include headcount reduction, partially
offset by higher FDIC insurance assessments. Non-interest income
During 2009, the Corporation’s financial performance
continued to be under pressure as a result of continued
recessionary conditions in Puerto Rico and the United States.
The economic pressure, capital and credit markets turmoil, and
tightening of credit have led to an increased level of commercial and
consumer delinquencies, lack of consumer confi dence, increased
market volatility and widespread reduction of business activity in
general. The resulting economic pressure on consumers and lack
of confi dence in the fi nancial markets has adversely affected the
fi nancial services industry and the Corporation’s fi nancial condition
and results of operations, as well as its capital position. Disrupted
market conditions have also increased the Corporation’s liquidity
risk exposure due primarily to increased risk aversion on the part
of traditional credit providers, as well as the material declines in the
Corporation’s credit ratings that occurred during 2009. Refer to the
Risk Management section in this MD&A for further information.
During 2009, the Corporation carried out a series of actions
designed to improve its U.S. operations, address credit quality,
contain controllable costs, maintain well-capitalized ratios and
improve capital and liquidity positions. These actions included
the following:
• Sale or closing of unprofitable businesses and the
consolidation of branches in the United States and Puerto
Rico markets, resulting in a net reduction of 44 branches.
During 2009, the Corporation continued to make progress
in the restructuring of its U.S. operations. As part of the
BPNA Restructuring Plan, the Corporation determined
to exit certain businesses including, among the principal
ones, those related to the origination of non-conventional
mortgages, equipment lease fi nancing, business loans to
professionals, multifamily lending, mixed-used commercial
loans and credit cards. The Corporation holds the existing
portfolios of the exited businesses in a run-off mode.
Also, the Corporation downsized the following businesses
related to its U.S. mainland banking operations: business
banking, Small Business Administration (“SBA”) lending,
and consumer / mortgage lending. Furthermore, the
Corporation divested its U.S. equipment-fi nance business
(Popular Equipment Finance) to reduce risk exposure. In
the United States, the Corporation also exited subprime
mortgage lending and shut-down the E-LOAN and home
equity lines of credit origination channels. These efforts
began in late 2008. The Corporation completed the
integration of both banking subsidiaries, BPPR and BPNA,
under one management structure. As a result, the divisions
of retail banking and commercial banking, in addition to
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administrative and operational personnel, at BPNA, are now
reporting to management in Puerto Rico. Also, in October
2009, BPNA sold six of its New Jersey branches.
• Implementation of cost-cutting measures such as the hiring
and pension plan freezes and the suspension of matching
contributions to retirement plans.
• Restructuring of the Corporation’s credit divisions, working
with clients to fi nd individual solutions and heightening the
focus on collection processes.
• Suspension of dividends on its common stock and preferred
stock.
• Restructuring of the investment securities portfolio by
selling $3.4 billion of its investment securities available-for-
sale portfolio, principally of U.S. agency securities (FHLB
notes) and invested $2.9 billion of the proceeds, primarily
in Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”)
mortgage-backed securities. This sale resulted in a gain of
$182.7 million. Other positive impacts of the sale were the
strengthening of common equity by realizing an unrealized
gain that was subject to market risk, if bond prices were
to decline; increase the Corporation’s regulatory capital
ratios; redeploy most of the proceeds in securities with a
risk weighting of 0% for regulatory capital purposes, as
compared to the 20% risk-weighting which applied to the
FHLB notes sold; and mitigate the impact of the portfolio’s
restructuring on net interest income, by reinvesting most
of the sale proceeds in a higher-yielding asset class.
• Completion of an exchange offer which resulted in the
issuance of over 357 million in new shares of common stock
in exchange for preferred stock and trust preferred securities
during the third quarter of 2009. This exchange contributed
with an increase in common stockholders’ equity of $923
million, which included $612.4 million in newly issued
common stock and surplus and $310.6 million favorable
impact to accumulated defi cit, including $80.3 million in
gains on the early extinguishment of junior subordinated
debentures that were related to the trust preferred securities.
In connection with the abovementioned exchange offer, the
Corporation also agreed with the U.S. Treasury to exchange
all $935 million of its outstanding shares of Series C
preferred stock of the Corporation for $935 million of newly
issued trust preferred securities. The transaction with the
U.S. Treasury settled on August 24, 2009 and resulted in a
favorable impact to accumulated defi cit of $485.3 million.
The aforementioned exchanges resulted in total additions
of $1.4 billion to Tier 1 common equity. The Corporation’s
Tier 1 common to risk-weighted assets ratio increased from
2.45% at June 30, 2009 to 6.39% at December 31, 2009.
See the Regulatory Capital section in this MD&A for a
reconciliation of Tier 1 common to common stockholders’
equity and a discussion of the use of this non-GAAP fi nancial
measure in this report. Refer to the Exchange Offer section
in this MD&A for a more detailed description of the above
transactions.
The following table provides a reconciliation of net income
(loss) per common share (“EPS”) for the year ended December
31, 2009 and depicts the favorable impact that the exchanges
had on EPS.
Table - Net Income per Common Share
(In thousands, except per share information)
Net loss from continuing operations
Net loss from discontinued operations
Preferred stock dividends
Preferred stock discount accretion
Favorable impact from exchange of shares of
Series A and B preferred stock for common
stock, net of issuance costs
Favorable impact from exchange of Series C
preferred stock for trust preferred securities
Net income applicable to common stock
Average common shares outstanding
Average potential common shares
Average common shares outstanding -
assuming dilution
Basic and diluted EPS from continuing
operations
Basic and diluted EPS from discontinued
operations
Total basic and diluted income per common share
2009
($553,947)
(19,972)
(39,857)
(4,515)
230,388
485,280
$97,377
408,229,498
-
408,229,498
$0.29
(0.05)
$0.24
Table A presents a fi ve-year summary of the components of
net income (loss) as a percentage of average total assets. Table B
presents the changes in net income (loss) applicable to common
stock and income (loss) per common share for the last three years.
In addition, Table C provides selected fi nancial data for the past
fi ve years. A glossary of selected fi nancial terms has been included
at the end of this MD&A.
Total assets at December 31, 2009 amounted to $34.7 billion,
a decrease of $4.1 billion, or 11%, compared with December 31,
2008. Total earning assets at December 31, 2009 decreased by
$3.8 billion, or 11%, compared with December 31, 2008. The
decline in total assets, when compared to the previous year, was
principally due to a decrease in loans held-in-portfolio of $2.0
billion, or 8%, and a decrease in the portfolio of investment
securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity of $1.3 billion, or
16%. The Corporation has strengthened its underwriting standards
and ensured appropriate pricing for its loans. As a result of this
challenging fi nancial environment and management’s decision
to exit selected businesses on the United States mainland, the
Corporation has experienced a reduction in the volume of loans.
The decline in the Corporation’s investment securities available-
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Table A
Components of Net (Loss) Income as a Percentage of Average Total Assets
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Sales and valuation adjustments of investment securities
(Loss) gain on sale of loans, including adjustments
to indemnity reserves, and valuation
adjustments on loans held-for-sale
Trading account profi t
Other non-interest income
Operating expenses
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income tax and
cumulative effect of accounting change
Income tax benefi t (expense)
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax
(Loss) income from continuing operations
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net (loss) income
2009
3.01%
(3.84)
0.60
(0.10)
0.11
1.84
1.62
(3.16)
(1.54)
0.02
-
(1.52)
(0.05)
Year ended December 31,
2008
3.13%
(2.42)
0.17
0.01
0.11
1.74
2.74
(3.27)
(0.53)
(1.13)
-
(1.66)
(1.38)
(3.04%)
2007
2.77%
(0.72)
0.21
0.13
0.08
1.43
3.90
(3.28)
0.62
(0.19)
-
0.43
(0.57)
(0.14%)
2006
2.60%
(0.39)
0.04
0.16
0.08
1.32
3.81
(2.65)
1.16
(0.29)
-
0.87
(0.13)
0.74%
2005
2.64%
(0.26)
0.14
0.08
0.07
1.29
3.96
(2.51)
1.45
(0.31)
0.01
1.15
0.02
1.17%
(1.57%)
for-sale and held-to-maturity portfolios, when compared to the
previous year, was mainly driven by the sale and maturities
of investment securities. The related proceeds were not fully
reinvested as part of a strategy to deleverage the balance sheet. For
detailed information on lending and investing activities, refer to the
Statement of Condition Analysis and the Credit Risk Management
and Loan Quality sections of this MD&A.
At December 31, 2009, assets were funded principally through
deposits, primarily time deposits; supporting approximately
75% of the asset base; while borrowings, other liabilities and
stockholders’ equity accounted for approximately 25%. This
compares to 71% and 29% at December 31, 2008, respectively.
For additional data on funding sources, refer to the Statement of
Condition Analysis and Liquidity sections of this MD&A.
Stockholders’ equity totaled $2.5 billion at December 31, 2009,
compared with $3.3 billion at December 31, 2008. The reduction
in stockholders’ equity from the end of 2008 to December 31,
2009 was principally due to the net loss for the current year of
$573.9 million.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation was well-capitalized
under the regulatory framework. Refer to Table I of this report
for information on capital adequacy data, including regulatory
capital ratios.
The shares of the Corporation’s common stock are traded
on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated
Quotations (“NASDAQ”) system under the symbol BPOP. Table J
shows the Corporation’s common stock performance on a quarterly
basis during the last fi ve years, including market prices and cash
dividends declared.
Further discussions of operating results, fi nancial condition and
business risks are presented in the narrative and tables included
herein.
LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS
FDIC Rule Regarding Assessments
Market developments have signifi cantly depleted the insurance
fund of the FDIC and reduced the ratio of reserves to insured
deposits. As a result, we may be required to pay signifi cantly
increased premiums or additional special assessments. In 2009,
we paid $16.7 million for a special industry-wide FDIC deposit
insurance assessment. Also, on November 12, 2009, the FDIC
Board approved a fi nal rule requiring banks to prepay their
estimated quarterly assessments for the fourth quarter of 2009,
as well as, for the years 2010, 2011, and 2012. In December
2009, the Corporation prepaid $221 million, which includes all
of its quarterly assessments, typically paid one quarter in arrears,
for the calendar quarters ending December 31, 2009 through
December 31, 2012. Each quarter, the FDIC will bill banks for
the actual risk-based premium for that quarter; such amounts will
reduce the prepaid asset. Once the asset is exhausted, banks will
resume paying and accounting for quarterly deposit insurance
assessments as they did prior to the implementation of this rule.
The FDIC decided that if the prepayment is not exhausted by June
30, 2013, any remaining amount will be returned to the banks.
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Table B
Changes in Net Income (Loss) Applicable to Common Stock and Net Income (Loss) per Common Share
(In thousands, except per common share amounts)
Dollars
Per share
Dollars
Per share
Dollars
Per share
2009
2008
2007
Net (loss) income applicable to common stock
for prior year
Favorable (unfavorable) changes in:
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Sales and valuation adjustments of investment
securities
Trading account profi t
Sales of loans, including adjustments to
indemnity reserves, and valuation
adjustments on loans held-for-sale
Other non-interest income
Gain on early extinguishment of debt
Impairment losses on long-lived assets
Goodwill and trademark impairment losses
Amortization of intangibles
All other operating expenses
Income tax
Change in (loss) income from continuing operations
Change in loss from discontinued operations, net of
($1,279,200)
($4.55)
($76,406)
($0.27)
$345,763
$1.24
(177,951)
(414,423)
149,830
(3,905)
(41,078)
(38,320)
78,300
11,946
12,480
2,027
77,779
469,836
(1,152,679)
(0.63)
(1.47)
0.53
(0.01)
(0.15)
(0.14)
0.28
0.04
0.04
0.01
0.28
1.67
(4.10)
(26,454)
(650,165)
(31,153)
6,448
(54,028)
35,012
-
(3,013)
199,270
(1,064)
13,541
(371,370)
(959,382)
(0.10)
(2.33)
(0.11)
0.02
(0.19)
0.13
-
(0.01)
0.71
-
0.05
(1.33)
(3.43)
50,927
(153,663)
0.18
(0.55)
78,749
939
0.28
-
(16,291)
39,789
-
(10,478)
(211,750)
1,576
(46,579)
49,530
128,512
(0.06)
0.14
-
(0.04)
(0.76)
0.01
(0.16)
0.18
0.46
income tax
543,463
1.93
(296,434)
(1.06)
(204,918)
(0.73)
Net loss before preferred stock dividends,
TARP preferred stock discount accretion,
favorable impact from exchange of shares
of Series A, B, and C preferred stock, and
change in average common shares
Change in preferred stock dividends and in
TARP preferred stock discount accretion
Change in favorable impact from exchange of
shares of Series A and B preferred stock for
common stock, net of issuance costs (Refer
to Note 21)
Change in favorable impact from exchange of
shares of Series C preferred stock to trust
preferred securities (Refer to Note 21)
Change in average common shares**
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock
(609,216)
(2.17)
(1,255,816)
(4.49)
(76,406)
(0.27)
(9,075)
(0.03)
(23,384)
(0.08)
230,388
0.82
485,280
-
$97,377
1.73
(0.11)
-
-
-
-
-
0.02
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$0.24
($1,279,200)
($4.55)
($76,406)
($0.27)
** Refl ects the effect of the shares repurchased, plus the shares issued through the Dividend Reinvestment Plan and the subscription rights offering, and the effect of stock
options exercised in the years presented. The year 2009 refl ects the effect of the issuance of 357,510,076 shares of common stock in exchange for its Series A and B preferred
stock and for the trust preferred securities.
Additionally, in January 2010, the FDIC issued an Advance Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on ways that the FDIC’s
risk-based deposit insurance assessment system could be changed
to account for the risks posed by certain employee compensation
programs. Rulemaking as a result of this review could result in
further assessments.
8 POPULAR, INC. 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
Table C
Selected Financial Data
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
2009
Year ended December 31,
2007
2008
2006
2005
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Interest income
Interest expense
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Net gain on sale and valuation adjustment of investment securities
Trading account profi t
(Loss) gain on sale of loans, including adjustments to indemnity
reserves, and valuation adjustments on loans held-for-sale
Other non-interest income
Operating expenses
Income tax (benefi t) expense
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax
(Loss) income from continuing operations
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net (loss) income
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock
*
$1,854,997
753,744
1,101,253
1,405,807
219,546
39,740
$2,274,123
994,919
1,279,204
991,384
69,716
43,645
$2,552,235
1,246,577
1,305,658
341,219
100,869
37,197
$2,455,239
1,200,508
1,254,731
187,556
22,120
36,258
$2,081,940
859,075
1,222,865
121,985
66,512
30,051
(35,060)
672,275
1,154,196
(8,302)
-
6,018
710,595
1,336,728
461,534
-
(680,468)
(563,435)
($573,919) ($1,243,903)
($1,279,200)
(553,947)
(19,972)
$97,377
60,046
675,583
1,545,462
90,164
-
202,508
(267,001)
($64,493)
($76,406)
76,337
635,794
1,278,231
139,694
-
419,759
(62,083)
$357,676
$345,763
37,342
598,707
1,164,168
142,710
3,607
530,221
10,481
$540,702
$528,789
PER COMMON SHARE DATA
Net income (loss):
Basic before cumulative effect of accounting change:
Diluted before cumulative effect of accounting change:
From continuing operations
From discontinued operations
Total
From continuing operations
From discontinued operations
Total
Basic after cumulative effect of accounting change:
From continuing operations
From discontinued operations
Total
Diluted after cumulative effect of accounting change:
From continuing operations
From discontinued operations
Total
Dividends declared
Book value
Market price
Outstanding shares:
Average - basic
Average - diluted
End of period
AVERAGE BALANCES
Net loans**
Earning assets
Total assets
Deposits
Borrowings
Total stockholders’ equity
PERIOD END BALANCES
Net loans**
Allowance for loan losses
Earning assets
Total assets
Deposits
Borrowings
Total stockholders’ equity
$0.29
(0.05)
$0.24
$0.29
(0.05)
$0.24
$0.29
(0.05)
$0.24
$0.29
(0.05)
$0.24
$0.02
3.89
2.26
($2.55)
(2.00)
($4.55)
($2.55)
(2.00)
($4.55)
($2.55)
(2.00)
($4.55)
($2.55)
(2.00)
($4.55)
$0.48
6.33
5.16
$0.68
(0.95)
($0.27)
$0.68
(0.95)
($0.27)
$0.68
(0.95)
($0.27)
$0.68
(0.95)
($0.27)
$0.64
12.12
10.60
$1.46
(0.22)
$1.24
$1.46
(0.22)
$1.24
$1.46
(0.22)
$1.24
$1.46
(0.22)
$1.24
$0.64
12.32
17.95
$1.93
0.04
$1.97
$1.92
0.04
$1.96
$1.94
0.04
$1.98
$1.93
0.04
$1.97
$0.64
11.82
21.15
408,229,498
408,229,498
639,540,105
281,079,201 279,494,150 278,468,552 267,334,606
281,079,201 279,494,150 278,703,924 267,839,018
282,004,713 280,029,215 278,741,547 275,955,391
$24,836,067
34,083,406
36,569,370
26,828,209
5,832,896
2,852,065
$23,803,909
1,261,204
32,340,967
34,736,325
25,924,894
5,288,748
2,538,817
$26,471,616 $25,380,548 $24,123,315 $21,533,294
35,001,974
36,026,077
46,362,329
40,924,017
22,253,069
27,464,279
11,702,472
7,378,438
3,274,808
3,358,295
36,374,143
47,104,935
25,569,100
9,356,912
3,861,426
36,895,536
48,294,566
23,264,132
12,498,004
3,741,273
$26,268,931 $29,911,002 $32,736,939 $31,710,207
461,707
45,167,761
48,623,668
22,638,005
21,296,299
3,449,247
882,807
36,146,389
38,882,769
27,550,205
6,943,305
3,268,364
522,232
43,660,568
47,403,987
24,438,331
18,533,816
3,620,306
548,832
40,901,854
44,411,437
28,334,478
11,560,596
3,581,882
SELECTED RATIOS
Net interest margin (taxable equivalent basis)
Return on average total assets
Return on average common stockholders’ equity
Tier I capital to risk-adjusted assets
Total capital to risk-adjusted assets
* Per share data is based on the average number of shares outstanding during the periods, except for the book value and market price which are based on the information at the
3.47%
(1.57)
(32.95)
9.81
11.13
3.81%
(3.04)
(44.47)
10.81
12.08
3.72%
0.74
9.73
10.61
11.86
3.83%
(0.14)
(2.08)
10.12
11.38
3.86%
1.17
17.12
11.17
12.44
end of the periods.
** Includes loans held-for-sale.
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Financial Regulatory Reform
Reacting to the financial crisis and proposals from the
Administration, Congress is considering extensive changes to the
laws regulating fi nancial services fi rms. In December 2009, the
House of Representatives approved the “Wall Street Reform and
Consumer Protection Act”. The Senate Banking Committee plans
to consider a version of fi nancial regulatory reform legislation in
February 2010.
The proposed legislation addresses risks to the economy and
the payments system, especially those posed by large “systemically
signifi cant” fi nancial fi rms, through a variety of measures, including
regulatory oversight of nonbanking entities, increased capital
requirements, enhanced authority to limit activities and growth,
changes in supervisory authority, resolution authority for failed
fi nancial fi rms, enhanced regulation of derivatives and asset-backed
securities (e.g., requiring loan originators to retain at least 5% of
the credit risk of securitized exposures), restrictions on executive
compensation, and oversight of credit rating agencies. The House
bill would establish a new independent Consumer Financial
Protection Agency (“CFPA”) that would regulate consumer fi nancial
services and products, including credit, savings and payment
products to prevent “unfair, deceptive or abusive practices,”
promote product “simplicity” and ensure “equal access” to fi nancial
products. The CFPA would have sole rulemaking and interpretive
authority under existing and future consumer fi nancial services
laws and supervisory, examination and enforcement authority over
institutions subject to its regulations. Proposals have also been put
forward that would limit the ability of federal laws to preempt state
and local law. The President has made the enactment of fi nancial
reform legislation a priority, although there is signifi cant opposition
to several components, including the creation of a CFPA. Passage
of the House bill in its present form would have an adverse impact
on the Corporation, but prospects for approval of the legislation,
and the content of a fi nal bill are unclear.
Additionally, in January 2010, the Administration announced
plans to propose a “Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee” over a ten-
year period on large fi nancial fi rms to offset the cost of the U.S.
Treasury’s Troubled Asset Relief Program. As currently outlined,
the Corporation would not be subject to the fee because the size
of the Corporation’s balance sheet does not exceed the $50 billion
threshold established by the proposal. As proposed, beginning
June 30, 2010 qualifying institutions would pay 15 basis points
on total assets less Tier 1 capital and deposits. Whether the fee
will be implemented, and how is uncertain.
Legislation Addressing Overdraft Programs and Credit Card
Practices
In November 2009, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System promulgated a fi nal rule (the “Final Rule”), amending
Regulation E, to require financial institutions to obtain an
accountholder’s consent prior to assessing any fees or charges in
connection with the payment of any consumer overdraft for any
ATM or one-time debit transaction. This move represents the latest
in a series of actions by federal banking regulators and Congress
to provide greater consumer protections (such as those provided
by the recently enacted Credit Card Accountability Responsibility
and Disclosure Act of 2009, referred herein as the “Credit CARD
Act”). The Final Rule applies to all accounts subject to Regulation
E, including payroll cards, and must be implemented no later than
July 1, 2010. Under the Final Rule, a fi nancial institution may not
assess a fee or charge on a consumer’s account for paying an ATM
withdrawal or one-time debit card transaction pursuant to the
institution’s overdraft service unless the institution: (i) provides
the consumer with a notice explaining the overdraft service; (ii)
provides a reasonable opportunity for the consumer to affi rmatively
consent (opt-in) to the service for such transactions; (iii) obtains
the consumer’s affi rmative consent, or opt-in, to the institution’s
payment of ATM withdrawals or one-time debit card transactions
pursuant to the institution’s overdraft service; and (iv) provides the
consumer with written confi rmation of the consumer’s consent.
However, some members of Congress apparently understood
that these requirements did not adequately address the issues
associated with overdraft programs, thus leading to the
introduction by the U.S. House and Senate of two substantially
similar overdraft coverage bills intended to amend the Truth in
Lending Act (collectively, the “Overdraft Acts”), which are currently
pending in committee and, as further discussed below, contain
provisions which are notably more restrictive than those of the
Final Rule.
While the proposed Overdraft Acts contain initial notice and
opt-in requirements which are substantially similar to those
contained in the Final Rule, they go far beyond the scope of
the Final Rule by imposing requirements such as the following:
(i) limitation on the number of overdraft fees; (ii) limitation on
the amount of overdraft fees; (iii) prohibition on processing
manipulation (requires an institution to post transactions to
a consumer’s account in such a manner which does not cause
the consumer to incur otherwise avoidable overdraft fees); (iv)
elimination of overdraft fees caused by “holds” (prohibits an
institution from assessing an overdraft fee for paying an overdraft
if the overdraft would not have occurred but for a hold placed
on funds in the consumer’s account in connection with a debit
card transaction which exceeds the actual dollar amount of the
overdraft); (v) consumer warning prior to overdraft; and (vi)
consumer notifi cation following overdraft.
If adopted in their current form, the Overdraft Acts would
negatively impact the Corporation’s net interest income, service
charges on deposit accounts and other credit and debit card fees.
In May 2009, the Credit CARD Act was enacted. The Credit
CARD Act makes numerous changes to the Truth in Lending Act,
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affecting the marketing, underwriting, pricing, billing and other
aspects of the consumer credit card business. Several provisions
of the Credit CARD Act became effective in August 2009, but
most of the requirements became effective in February 2010 and
others will become effective in August 2010. Legislation has been
proposed to accelerate the effective date of all of the Credit CARD
Act provisions as soon as the legislation is enacted, but prospects
for enactment are uncertain. The Credit CARD Act establishes
certain provisions, such as those addressing limitations on interest
rate increases, late and over-limit fees and payment allocation.
The Credit CARD Act will negatively impact the Corporation’s net
interest income, service charges on deposit accounts and other
credit and debit card service fees.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management has evaluated the effects of subsequent events that
have occurred subsequent to December 31, 2009. There are no
material events that would require recognition or disclosure in the
consolidated fi nancial statements for the year ended December
31, 2009.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES / ESTIMATES
The accounting and reporting policies followed by the Corporation
and its subsidiaries conform with generally accepted accounting
principles (“GAAP”) in the United States of America and general
practices within the fi nancial services industry. The Corporation’s
signifi cant accounting policies are described in detail in Note 1
to the consolidated fi nancial statements and should be read in
conjunction with this section.
Critical accounting policies require management to make
estimates and assumptions, which involve signifi cant judgment
about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and that
involve a high degree of subjectivity. These estimates are made
under facts and circumstances at a point in time and changes in
those facts and circumstances could produce actual results that
differ from those estimates. The following MD&A section is a
summary of what management considers the Corporation’s critical
accounting policies / estimates.
Fair Value Measurement of Financial Instruments
The Corporation measures fair value as required by ASC Subtopic
820-10 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”; which defi nes
fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset
or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or
most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly
transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
The Corporation currently measures at fair value on a recurring
basis its trading assets, available-for-sale securities, derivatives
and mortgage servicing rights. Occasionally, the Corporation may
be required to record at fair value other assets on a nonrecurring
basis, such as loans held-for-sale, impaired loans held-in-portfolio
that are collateral dependent and certain other assets. These
nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically result from the
application of lower of cost or fair value accounting or write-downs
of individual assets.
As required by ASC Subtopic 820-10, the Corporation
categorizes its assets and liabilities measured at fair value under
the three-level hierarchy. The level within the hierarchy is based
on whether the inputs to the valuation methodology used for the
fair value measurement are observable. Observable inputs refl ect
the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the
asset or liability based on market data obtained from external
sources. Unobservable inputs refl ect the Corporation’s estimates
about assumptions that market participants would use in pricing
the asset or liability based on the best information available. The
hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability
of inputs as follows:
• Level 1- Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for
identical assets or liabilities that the Corporation has the
ability to access at the measurement date. No signifi cant
degree of judgment for these valuations is needed, as they
are based on quoted prices that are readily available in an
active market.
• Level 2- Quoted prices other than those included in Level
1 that are observable either directly or indirectly. Level 2
inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities
in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar
assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and other
inputs that are observable or that can be corroborated by
observable market data for substantially the full term of the
fi nancial instrument.
• Level 3- Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or
no market activity and that are signifi cant to the fair value
measurement of the fi nancial asset or liability. Unobservable
inputs refl ect the Corporation’s own assumptions about what
market participants would use to price the asset or liability,
including assumptions about risk. The inputs are developed
based on the best available information, which might include
the Corporation’s own data, such as internally-developed
models and discounted cash fl ow analyses.
The Corporation requires the use of observable inputs when
available, in order to minimize the use of unobservable inputs
to determine fair value. The amount of judgment involved in
estimating the fair value of a fi nancial instrument depends upon
the availability of quoted market prices or observable market
parameters. In addition, it may be affected by other factors such
as the type of instrument, the liquidity of the market for the
instrument, transparency around the inputs to the valuation, as
well as the contractual characteristics of the instrument.
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If listed prices or quotes are not available, the Corporation
employs valuation models that primarily use market-based inputs
including yield curves, interest rate curves, volatilities, credit
curves, and discount, prepayment and delinquency rates, among
other considerations. When market observable data is not available,
the valuation of fi nancial instruments becomes more subjective
and involves substantial judgment. The need to use unobservable
inputs generally results from diminished observability of both
actual trades and assumptions resulting from the lack of market
liquidity for those types of loans or securities. When fair values
are estimated based on modeling techniques such as discounted
cash fl ow models, the Corporation uses assumptions such as
interest rates, prepayment speeds, default rates, loss severity rates
and discount rates. Valuation adjustments are limited to those
necessary to ensure that the fi nancial instrument’s fair value is
adequately representative of the price that would be received or
paid in the marketplace.
Management believes that fair values are reasonable and
consistent with the fair value measurement guidance based on
the Corporation’s internal validation procedure and consistency
of the processes followed, which include obtaining market quotes
when possible or using valuation techniques that incorporate
market-based inputs.
Refer to Note 36 to the consolidated fi nancial statements
for information on the Corporation’s fair value measurement
disclosures required by the standard. At December 31, 2009,
approximately $7.0 billion, or 94%, of the assets measured at
fair value on a recurring basis, used market-based or market-
derived valuation inputs in their valuation methodology and,
therefore, were classifi ed as Level 1 or Level 2. The majority
of instruments measured at fair value are classifi ed as Level 2,
including U.S. Treasury securities, obligations of U.S. Government
sponsored entities, obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political
subdivisions, most mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) and
collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), and derivative
instruments. U.S. Treasury securities are valued based on yields
that are interpolated from the constant maturity treasury curve.
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities are priced
based on an active exchange market and on quoted prices
for similar securities. Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and
political subdivisions are valued based on trades, bid price or
spread, two sided markets, quotes, benchmark curves, market
data feeds, discount and capital rates and trustee reports. MBS
and CMOs are priced based on a bond’s theoretical value from
similar bonds defi ned by credit quality and market sector. Refer
to the Derivatives section below for a description of the valuation
techniques used to value these instruments. The Corporation
uses prices from third-party pricing sources to measure the fair
value of most of these fi nancial instruments. These prices are
compared for reasonability with other sources and differences that
exceed a pre-established threshold are further validated to ensure
compliance with the fair value measurement guidance. Validations
may include comparisons with secondary pricing services, as well
as corroborations with secondary broker quotes and relevant
benchmark indices. Furthermore, the Corporation also reviews
the fair value documentation provided by the third-party pricing
services and validates an indicative sample of the inputs utilized
by the third-party pricing services.
At December 31, 2009, the remaining 6% of assets measured
at fair value on a recurring basis were classifi ed as Level 3 since
their valuation methodology considered signifi cant unobservable
inputs. The fi nancial assets measured as Level 3 mostly include
tax exempt mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by GNMA and
Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), and mortgage
servicing rights (“MSRs”). Agency tax exempt mortgage-backed
securities are priced using a local demand price matrix prepared
from local dealer quotes and other local investments such as
corporate securities, and local mutual funds priced by local
dealers. MSRs, on the other hand, are priced internally using
a discounted cash fl ow model which considers servicing fees,
portfolio characteristics, prepayment assumptions, delinquency
rates, late charges, other ancillary revenues, cost to service and
other economic factors. Additionally, the Corporation reported
$877 million of fi nancial assets that were measured at fair value
on a nonrecurring basis at December 31, 2009, all of which were
classifi ed as Level 3 in the hierarchy.
Commencing in January 2009, the Corporation adopted
the provisions of fair value measurements and disclosures for
nonfinancial assets, particularly impacting other real estate.
Nonfi nancial assets reported under the guidelines of ASC 820-10
amounted to $65 million at December 31, 2009.
The fair value measurements and disclosures guidance in ASC
Subtopic 820-10 also addresses measuring fair value in situations
where markets are inactive and transactions are not orderly.
Transactions or quoted prices for assets and liabilities may not be
determinative of fair value when transactions are not orderly and
thus may require adjustments to estimate fair value. Price quotes
based on transactions that are not orderly should be given little,
if any, weight in measuring fair value. Price quotes based upon
transactions that are orderly shall be considered in determining fair
value and the weight given is based on facts and circumstances. If
suffi cient information is not available to determine if price quotes
are based upon orderly transactions, less weight should be given
to the price quote relative to other transactions that are known
to be orderly.
The lack of liquidity is incorporated into the fair value
measurement based on the type of asset measured and the valuation
methodology used. An illiquid market is one in which little or no
observable activity has occurred or one that lacks willing buyers
or willing sellers. Discounted cash fl ow techniques incorporate
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forecasting of expected cash fl ows discounted at appropriate market
discount rates to refl ect the lack of liquidity in the market which
a market participant would consider. Broker quotes used for fair
value measurements inherently refl ect any lack of liquidity in the
market since they represent an exit price for the perspective of
the market participants.
Financial assets that were fair valued using broker quotes
amounted to $271 million at December 31, 2009, from which
$264 million were Level 3 assets and $7 million were Level 2
assets. These assets consisted principally of tax-exempt agency
mortgage-backed securities. Fair value for these securities is based
on an internally-prepared matrix derived from an average of two
indicative local broker quotes, and adjusted for additional inputs
obtained from industry sources for FNMA tax-exempt mortgage-
backed securities. The main input used in the matrix pricing is
non-binding local broker quotes obtained from limited trade
activity. Therefore, these securities are classifi ed as Level 3. To
ensure fair value is consistent with ASC Subtopic 820-10, these
prices are validated by reviewing the prices provided by the brokers
to verify any discrepancies between quotes, testing matrix prices
using the weighted average against the total pool price provided
by the broker, assessing the spread between local tax-exempt
mortgage-backed securities and the price of U.S. mortgage-backed
securities for reasonability and validating inputs with external
pricing service providers.
There were no significant changes in the Corporation’s
valuation methodologies at December 31, 2009 when compared
with December 31, 2008. Refer to Note 36 to the consolidated
fi nancial statements for a description of the Corporation’s valuation
methodologies used for the assets and liabilities measured at fair
value at December 31, 2009.
Trading Account Securities and Investment Securities Available-
for-Sale
The majority of the values for trading account securities and
investment securities available-for-sale are obtained from third-
party pricing service providers and, as indicated earlier, are
validated with alternate pricing sources when available. Securities
not priced by a secondary pricing source are documented
and validated internally according to their signifi cance to the
Corporation’s fi nancial statements. Management has established
materiality thresholds according to the investment class to monitor
and investigate material deviations in prices obtained from the
primary pricing service provider and the secondary pricing source
used as support for the valuation results. During the year ended
December 31, 2009, the Corporation did not adjust any prices
obtained from pricing service providers or broker dealers.
Inputs are evaluated to ascertain that they consider current
market conditions, including the relative liquidity of the market.
When a market quote for a specifi c security is not available, the
pricing service provider generally uses observable data to derive an
exit price for the instrument, such as benchmark yield curves and
trade data for similar products. To the extent trading data is not
available, the pricing service provider relies on specifi c information
including dialogue with brokers, buy side clients, credit ratings,
spreads to established benchmarks and transactions on similar
securities, to draw correlations based on the characteristics of the
evaluated instrument. If for any reason the pricing service provider
cannot observe data required to feed its model, it discontinues
pricing the instrument. During the year ended December 31,
2009, none of the Corporation’s investment securities were
subject to pricing discontinuance by the pricing service providers.
The pricing methodology and approach of our primary pricing
service providers is concluded to be consistent with the fair value
measurement guidance.
Furthermore, management assesses the fair value of its portfolio
of investment securities at least on a quarterly basis, which includes
analyzing changes in fair value that have resulted in losses that
may be considered other-than-temporary. Factors considered
include, for example, the nature of the investment, severity and
duration of possible impairments, industry reports, sector credit
ratings, economic environment, creditworthiness of the issuers
and any guarantees.
Securities are classifi ed in the fair value hierarchy according to
product type, characteristics and market liquidity. At the end of
each quarter, management assesses the valuation hierarchy for each
asset or liability measured. The fair value measurement analysis
performed by the Corporation includes validation procedures and
review of market changes, pricing methodology, assumption and
level hierarchy changes, and evaluation of distressed transactions.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation’s portfolio of trading
and investment securities available-for-sale amounted to $7.2
billion and represented 97% of the Corporation’s assets from
continuing operations measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
As of December 31, 2009, net unrealized gains on the trading and
available-for-sale investment securities portfolios approximated
$20 million and $104 million, respectively. Fair values for most
of the Corporation’s trading and investment securities available-
for-sale are classifi ed as Level 2. Trading and investment securities
available-for-sale classifi ed as Level 3, which are the securities that
involved the highest degree of judgment, represent only 4% of the
Corporation’s total portfolio of trading and investment securities
available-for-sale.
Derivatives
Derivatives, such as interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and
index options, are traded in over-the-counter active markets.
These derivatives are indexed to an observable interest rate
benchmark, such as LIBOR or equity indexes, and are priced
using an income approach based on present value and option
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pricing models using observable inputs. Other derivatives are
liquid and have quoted prices, such as forward contracts or “to
be announced” securities (“TBAs”). All of these derivatives held by
the Corporation are classifi ed as Level 2. Valuations of derivative
assets and liabilities refl ect the values associated with counterparty
risk and nonperformance risk, respectively. The non-performance
risk, which measures the Corporation’s own credit risk, is
determined using internally-developed models that consider the
net realizable value of the collateral posted, remaining term, and
the creditworthiness or credit standing of the Corporation. The
counterparty risk is also determined using internally-developed
models which incorporate the creditworthiness of the entity that
bears the risk, net realizable value of the collateral received, and
available public data or internally-developed data to determine
their probability of default. To manage the level of credit risk,
the Corporation employs procedures for credit approval and
credit limits, monitors the counterparty credit condition, enters
into master netting agreements whenever possible and, when
appropriate, request additional collateral. The Corporation assessed
that the maximum exposure to a deterioration of the counterparty's
credit is equal to the amount reported on the balance sheet as
derivative asset reduced by the net realizable value of the collateral
received. At December 31, 2009, this exposure is estimated to be
$38 million. During the year ended December 31, 2009, inclusion
of the credit risk in the fair value of the derivatives resulted in a net
loss of $4.8 million recorded in the other operating income caption
of the consolidated statement of operations, which consisted of a
loss of $6.8 million resulting from the Corporation’s own credit
standing adjustment and a gain of $2.0 million from the assessment
of the counterparties’ credit risk.
Mortgage Servicing Rights
Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”), which amounted to $170
million at December 31, 2009, do not trade in an active, open
market with readily observable prices. Fair value is estimated based
upon discounted net cash fl ows calculated from a combination
of loan level data and market assumptions. The valuation model
combines loans with common characteristics that impact servicing
cash fl ows (e.g., investor, remittance cycle, interest rate, product
type, etc.) in order to project net cash fl ows. Market valuation
assumptions include prepayment speeds, discount rate, cost to
service, escrow account earnings, and contractual servicing fee
income, among other considerations. Prepayment speeds are
derived from market data that is more relevant to U.S. mainland
loan portfolios and, thus, are adjusted for the Corporation’s loan
characteristics and portfolio behavior since prepayment rates in
Puerto Rico have been historically lower. Other assumptions are,
in the most part, directly obtained from third-party providers.
Disclosure of two of the key economic assumptions used to
measure MSRs, which are prepayment speed and discount rate,
and a sensitivity analysis to adverse changes to these assumptions,
is included in Note 13 to the consolidated fi nancial statements.
Loans held-in-portfolio considered impaired under ASC
subsection 310-10-35 that are collateral dependent
The impairment is measured based on the fair value of the collateral,
which is derived from appraisals that take into consideration
prices in observed transactions involving similar assets in similar
locations, size and supply and demand. Continued deterioration
of the housing markets and the economy in general have adversely
impacted and continue to affect the market activity related to real
estate properties. These collateral dependent impaired loans are
classifi ed as Level 3 and are reported as a nonrecurring fair value
measurement.
Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses
Interest on loans is accrued and recorded as interest income based
upon the principal amount outstanding.
Recognition of interest income on commercial and construction
loans is discontinued when the loans are 90 days or more in
arrears on payments of principal or interest or when other factors
indicate that the collection of principal and interest is doubtful. The
impaired portions on these loans are charged-off at no longer than
365 days past due. Recognition of interest income on mortgage
loans is discontinued when 90 days or more in arrears on payments
of principal or interest. The impaired portions on mortgage loans
are charged-off at 180 days past due. Recognition of interest income
on closed-end consumer loans and home equity lines of credit is
discontinued when the loans are 90 days or more in arrears on
payments of principal or interest. Income is generally recognized on
open-end consumer loans, except for home equity lines of credit,
until the loans are charged-off. Recognition of interest income for
lease fi nancing is ceased when loans are 90 days or more in arrears.
Closed-end consumer loans and leases are charged-off when they
are 120 days in arrears. Open-end (revolving credit) consumer
loans are charged-off when 180 days in arrears.
Certain loans which would be treated as non-accrual loans
pursuant to the foregoing policy are treated as accruing loans if
they are considered well-secured and in the process of collection.
Also, unsecured retail loans to borrowers who declare bankruptcy
are charged-off within 60 days of receipt of notifi cation of fi ling
from the bankruptcy court.
Once a loan is placed on non-accrual status, the interest
previously accrued and uncollected is charged against current
earnings and thereafter income is recorded only to the extent of
any interest collected. Loans designated as non-accruing are not
returned to an accrual status until interest is received on a current
basis and those factors indicative of doubtful collection cease to
exist. Special guidelines exist for troubled-debt restructurings.
One of the most critical and complex accounting estimates
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is associated with the determination of the allowance for loan
losses. The provision for loan losses charged to current operations
is based on this determination. The Corporation’s assessment of
the allowance for loan losses is determined in accordance with
accounting guidance, specifi cally guidance of loss contingencies
in ASC Subtopic 450-20 and loan impairment guidance in ASC
Section 310-10-35.
The accounting guidance provides for the recognition of a loss
allowance for groups of homogeneous loans. During 2009, the
Corporation enhanced the reserve assessment of homogeneous
loans by establishing a more granular segmentation of loans
with similar risk characteristics, reducing the historical base loss
periods employed, and strengthening the analysis pertaining to
the environmental factors considered. The revised segmentation
considers business segments and product types, which are
further segregated based on their secured or unsecured status.
The determination for general reserves of the allowance for loan
losses is based on historical net loss rates (including losses from
impaired loans) by loan type and by legal entity adjusted for recent
net charge-off trends and environmental factors. The base net loss
rates are based on the moving average of annualized net charge-
offs computed over a 3-year historical loss window for commercial
and construction loan portfolios, and an 18-month period for
consumer loan portfolios. The net charge-off trend factors are
applied to adjust the base loss rates based on recent loss trends. The
environmental factors, which include credit and macroeconomic
indicators, are assessed to account for current market conditions
that are likely to cause estimated credit losses to differ from
historical loss experience. The Corporation refl ects the effect of
these environmental factors on each loan group as an adjustment
that, as appropriate, increases or decreases the historical loss rate
applied to each group. Correlation and regression analyses are
used to select and weight these indicators. For subprime mortgage
loans, the allowance for loan losses is established to cover at least
one year of projected losses which are inherent in these portfolios.
According to the accounting guidance criteria for specifi c
impairment of a loan, up to December 31, 2008, the Corporation
defi ned as impaired loans those commercial and construction
borrowers with outstanding debt of $250,000 or more and with
interest and /or principal 90 days or more past due. Also, specifi c
commercial and construction borrowers with outstanding debt
of $500,000 and over were deemed impaired when, based on
current information and events, management considered that it
was probable that the debtor would be unable to pay all amounts
due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.
Effective January 1, 2009, the Corporation continues to apply the
same defi nition except that it prospectively increased the threshold
of outstanding debt to $1,000,000 for the identifi cation of newly
impaired loans. Although the accounting codifi cation guidance
for specifi c impairment of a loan excludes large groups of smaller
balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for
impairment (e.g., mortgage loans), it specifi cally requires that loan
modifi cations considered troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) be
analyzed under its provisions. An allowance for loan impairment
is recognized to the extent that the carrying value of an impaired
loan exceeds the present value of the expected future cash fl ows
discounted at the loan’s effective rate, the observable market
price of the loan, if available, or the fair value of the collateral if
the loan is collateral dependent. The fair value of the collateral
is generally obtained from appraisals. The Corporation requests
updated appraisal reports for loans that are considered impaired
following a corporate reappraisal policy. This policy requires
updated appraisals for loans secured by real estate (including
construction loans) either annually, every two years or every
three years depending on the total exposure of the borrower. As a
general procedure, the Corporation internally reviews appraisals as
part of the underwriting and approval process and also for credits
considered impaired.
TDRs represent loans where concessions have been granted
to borrowers experiencing fi nancial diffi culties that the creditor
would not otherwise consider. These concessions could include
a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions,
forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to
maximize collection. These concessions stem from an agreement
between the creditor and the debtor or are imposed by law or
a court. Classifi cation of loan modifi cations as TDRs involves a
degree of judgment. Indicators that the debtor is experiencing
fi nancial diffi culties include, for example: (i) the debtor is currently
in default on any of its debt; (ii) the debtor has declared or is in
the process of declaring bankruptcy; (iii) there is signifi cant doubt
as to whether the debtor will continue to be a going concern; (iv)
currently, the debtor has securities that have been delisted, are in
the process of being delisted, or are under threat of being delisted
from an exchange; and (v) based on estimates and projections
that only encompass the current business capabilities, the debtor
forecasts that its entity-specifi c cash fl ows will be insuffi cient to
service the debt (both interest and principal) in accordance with the
contractual terms of the existing agreement through maturity; and
absent the current modifi cation, the debtor cannot obtain funds
from sources other than the existing creditors at an effective interest
rate equal to the current market interest rate for similar debt for
a nontroubled debtor. The identifi cation of TDRs is critical in the
determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.
Loans classifi ed as TDRs are reported in non-accrual status if the
loan was in non-accruing status at the time of the modifi cation. The
TDR loan should continue in non-accrual status until the borrower
has demonstrated a willingness and ability to make the restructured
loan payments (at least six months of sustained performance after
classifi ed as TDR). Loans classifi ed as TDRs are excluded from TDR
status if performance under the restructured terms exists for a
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reasonable period (at least twelve months of sustained performance
after classifi ed) and the loan yields a market rate.
The Corporation’s management evaluates the adequacy of the
allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis following a systematic
methodology in order to provide for known and inherent risks in
the loan portfolio. In developing its assessment of the adequacy
of the allowance for loan losses, the Corporation must rely on
estimates and exercise judgment regarding matters where the
ultimate outcome is unknown such as economic developments
affecting specifi c customers, industries or markets. Other factors
that can affect management’s estimates are the years of historical
data to include when estimating losses, the level of volatility of
losses in a specifi c portfolio, changes in underwriting standards,
fi nancial accounting standards and loan impairment measurement,
among others. Changes in the fi nancial condition of individual
borrowers, in economic conditions, in historical loss experience
and in the condition of the various markets in which collateral may
be sold may all affect the required level of the allowance for loan
losses. Consequently, the business, fi nancial condition, liquidity,
capital and results of operations could also be affected.
A discussion about the process used to estimate the allowance
for loan losses is presented in the Credit Risk Management and
Loan Quality section of this MD&A.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method.
Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized
based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary
differences between the fi nancial statement carrying amounts of
existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis, and
attributable to operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates
expected to apply in the years in which the temporary differences
are expected to be recovered or paid. The effect on deferred tax
assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in
earnings in the period when the changes are enacted.
The calculation of periodic income taxes is complex and
requires the use of estimates and judgments. The Corporation
has recorded two accruals for income taxes: (1) the net estimated
amount currently due or to be received from taxing jurisdictions,
including any reserve for potential examination issues, and (2)
a deferred income tax that represents the estimated impact of
temporary differences between how the Corporation recognizes
assets and liabilities under GAAP, and how such assets and
liabilities are recognized under the tax code. Differences in the
actual outcome of these future tax consequences could impact
the Corporation’s fi nancial position or its results of operations.
In estimating taxes, management assesses the relative merits and
risks of the appropriate tax treatment of transactions taking into
consideration statutory, judicial and regulatory guidance.
A deferred tax asset should be reduced by a valuation allowance
if based on the weight of all available evidence, it is more likely than
not (a likelihood of more than 50%) that some portion or the entire
deferred tax asset will not be realized. The valuation allowance
should be suffi cient to reduce the deferred tax asset to the amount
that is more likely than not to be realized. The determination of
whether a deferred tax asset is realizable is based on weighting all
available evidence, including both positive and negative evidence.
The realization of deferred tax assets, including carryforwards and
deductible temporary differences, depends upon the existence
of suffi cient taxable income of the same character during the
carryback or carryforward period. The realization of deferred tax
assets requires the consideration of all sources of taxable income
available to realize the deferred tax asset, including the future
reversal of existing temporary differences, future taxable income
exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards,
taxable income in carryback years and tax-planning strategies.
The Corporation’s U.S. mainland operations are in a cumulative
loss position for the three-year period ended December 31, 2009.
For purposes of assessing the realization of the deferred tax
assets in the U.S. mainland, this cumulative taxable loss position
is considered signifi cant negative evidence and has caused the
Corporation to conclude that it will not be able to realize the
deferred tax assets in the future. At December 31, 2009, the
Corporation recorded a full valuation allowance of $1.1 billion
on the deferred tax assets of the Corporation’s U.S. operations.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation had deferred tax assets
related to its Puerto Rico operations amounting to $382 million.
The Corporation has assessed the realization of the Puerto Rico
portion of the net deferred tax assets and based on the weighting
of all available evidence has concluded that it is more likely than
not that such net deferred tax assets will be realized. Management
will reassess the realization of the deferred tax assets based on
the criteria of the applicable accounting pronouncement each
reporting period.
Changes in the Corporation’s estimates can occur due to changes
in tax rates, new business strategies, newly enacted guidance, and
resolution of issues with taxing authorities regarding previously
taken tax positions. Such changes could affect the amount of
accrued taxes. The current income tax payable for 2009 has been
paid during the year in accordance with estimated tax payments
rules. Any remaining payment will not have any signifi cant impact
on liquidity and capital resources.
The valuation of deferred tax assets requires judgment in
assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that have
been recognized in the fi nancial statements or tax returns and
future profi tability. The accounting for deferred tax consequences
represents management’s best estimate of those future events.
Changes in management’s current estimates, due to unanticipated
events, could have a material impact on the Corporation’s fi nancial
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condition and results of operations.
The Corporation establishes tax liabilities or reduces tax assets
for uncertain tax positions when, despite its assessment that its
tax return positions are appropriate and supportable under local
tax law, the Corporation believes it may not succeed in realizing
the tax benefi t of certain positions if challenged. In evaluating a
tax position, the Corporation determines whether it is more likely
than not that the position will be sustained upon examination,
including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes,
based on the technical merits of the position. The Corporation’s
estimate of the ultimate tax liability contains assumptions based
on past experiences, and judgments about potential actions by
taxing jurisdictions as well as judgments about the likely outcome
of issues that have been raised by taxing jurisdictions. The tax
position is measured as the largest amount of benefi t that is greater
than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The
Corporation evaluates these uncertain tax positions each quarter
and adjusts the related tax liabilities or assets in light of changing
facts and circumstances, such as the progress of a tax audit or the
expiration of a statute of limitations. The Corporation believes
the estimates and assumptions used to support its evaluation of
uncertain tax positions are reasonable.
The amount of unrecognized tax benefi ts, including accrued
interest, as of December 31, 2009 amounted to $49 million. Refer
to Note 30 to the consolidated fi nancial statements for further
information on this subject matter. As a result of examinations,
the Corporation anticipates a reduction in the total amount of
unrecognized tax benefi ts within the next 12 months, which could
amount to approximately $15 million.
The amount of unrecognized tax benefi ts may increase or
decrease in the future for various reasons including adding amounts
for current tax year positions, expiration of open income tax returns
due to the statutes of limitation, changes in management’s judgment
about the level of uncertainty, status of examinations, litigation and
legislative activity and the addition or elimination of uncertain tax
positions. Although the outcome of tax audits is uncertain, the
Corporation believes that adequate amounts of tax, interest and
penalties have been provided for any adjustments that are expected
to result from open years. From time to time, the Corporation is
audited by various federal, state and local authorities regarding
income tax matters. Although management believes its approach
in determining the appropriate tax treatment is supportable and
in accordance with the accounting standards, it is possible that the
fi nal tax authority will take a tax position that is different than the
tax position refl ected in the Corporation’s income tax provision and
other tax reserves. As each audit is conducted, adjustments, if any,
are appropriately recorded in the consolidated fi nancial statement
in the period determined. Such differences could have an adverse
effect on the Corporation’s income tax provision or benefi t, or other
tax reserves, in the reporting period in which such determination is
made and, consequently, on the Corporation’s results of operations,
fi nancial position and / or cash fl ows for such period.
Goodwill
The Corporation’s goodwill and other identifi able intangible
assets having an indefi nite useful life are tested for impairment.
Intangibles with indefi nite lives are evaluated for impairment
at least annually and on a more frequent basis if events or
circumstances indicate impairment could have taken place.
Such events could include, among others, a signifi cant adverse
change in the business climate, an adverse action by a regulator,
an unanticipated change in the competitive environment and a
decision to change the operations or dispose of a reporting unit.
Under applicable accounting standards, goodwill impairment
analysis is a two-step test. The fi rst step of the goodwill impairment
test involves comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with
its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the
reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the
reporting unit is considered not impaired; however, if the carrying
amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second
step must be performed. The second step involves calculating an
implied fair value of goodwill for each reporting unit for which
the fi rst step indicated possible impairment. The implied fair value
of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of
goodwill recognized in a business combination, which is the excess
of the fair value of the reporting unit, as determined in the fi rst
step, over the aggregate fair values of the individual assets, liabilities
and identifi able intangibles (including any unrecognized intangible
assets, such as unrecognized core deposits and trademark) as if
the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination
and the fair value of the reporting unit was the price paid to
acquire the reporting unit. The Corporation estimates the fair
values of the assets and liabilities of a reporting unit, consistent
with the requirements of the fair value measurements accounting
standard, which defi nes fair value as 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 fair value of the assets and liabilities refl ects market
conditions, thus volatility in prices could have a material impact
on the determination of the implied fair value of the reporting
unit goodwill at the impairment test date. The adjustments to
measure the assets, liabilities and intangibles at fair value are for
the purpose of measuring the implied fair value of goodwill and
such adjustments are not refl ected in the consolidated statement
of condition. If the implied fair value of goodwill exceeds the
goodwill assigned to the reporting unit, there is no impairment.
If the goodwill assigned to a reporting unit exceeds the implied
fair value of the goodwill, an impairment charge is recorded for
the excess. An impairment loss recognized cannot exceed the
amount of goodwill assigned to a reporting unit, and the loss
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establishes a new basis in the goodwill. Subsequent reversal of
goodwill impairment losses is not permitted under applicable
accounting standards.
At December 31, 2009, goodwill totaled $604 million. Note 14
to the consolidated fi nancial statements provide an allocation of
goodwill by business segment. In October 2009, the Corporation
recorded a goodwill write-off amounting to $2.2 million as a result
of the sale of the six New Jersey branches pertaining to BPNA.
The Corporation performed the annual goodwill impairment
evaluation for the entire organization during the third quarter
of 2009 using July 31, 2009 as the annual evaluation date. The
reporting units utilized for this evaluation were those that are one
level below the business segments, which basically are the legal
entities that compose the reportable segment. The Corporation
follows push-down accounting, as such all goodwill is assigned
to the reporting units when carrying out a business combination.
In determining the fair value of a reporting unit, the Corporation
generally uses a combination of methods, including market price
multiples of comparable companies and transactions, as well as
discounted cash fl ow analysis. Management evaluates the particular
circumstances of each reporting unit in order to determine the most
appropriate valuation methodology. The Corporation evaluates the
results obtained under each valuation methodology to identify
and understand the key value drivers in order to ascertain that
the results obtained are reasonable and appropriate under the
circumstances. Elements considered include current market and
economic conditions, developments in specifi c lines of business,
and any particular features in the individual reporting units.
The computations require management to make estimates and
assumptions. Critical assumptions that are used as part of these
evaluations include:
• a selection of comparable publicly traded companies, based
on nature of business, location and size;
• a selection of comparable acquisition and capital raising
transactions;
• the discount rate applied to future earnings, based on an
estimate of the cost of equity;
• the potential future earnings of the reporting unit; and
• the market growth and new business assumptions.
For purposes of the market comparable approach, valuations
were determined by calculating average price multiples of relevant
value drivers from a group of companies that are comparable to the
reporting unit being analyzed and applying those price multiples to
the value drivers of the reporting unit. Multiples used are minority
based multiples and thus, no control premium adjustment is made
to the comparable companies market multiples. While the market
price multiple is not an assumption, a presumption that it provides
an indicator of the value of the reporting unit is inherent in the
valuation. The determination of the market comparables also
involves a degree of judgment.
For purposes of the discounted cash fl ows (“DCF”) approach,
the valuation is based on estimated future cash fl ows. The fi nancial
projections used in the DCF valuation analysis for each reporting
unit are based on the most recent (as of the valuation date)
fi nancial projections presented to the Corporation’s Asset / Liability
Management Committee (“ALCO”). The growth assumptions
included in these projections are based on management’s
expectations for each reporting unit’s financial prospects
considering economic and industry conditions as well as particular
plans of each entity (i.e. restructuring plans, de-leveraging, etc.)
The cost of equity used to discount the cash fl ows was calculated
using the Ibbotson Build-Up Method and ranged from 11.24%
to 17.78% for the 2009 analysis. The Ibbottson Build-Up Model
builds up a cost of equity starting with the rate of return of a “risk
less” asset (10 year U.S. Treasury note) and adds to it additional
risk elements such as equity risk premium, size premium, and
industry risk premium. The resulting discount rates were analyzed
in terms of reasonability given the current market conditions and
adjustments were made when necessary.
For BPNA, the only reporting unit that failed Step 1, the
Corporation determined the fair value of Step 1 utilizing a
market value approach based on a combination of price multiples
from comparable companies and multiples from capital raising
transactions of comparable companies. The market multiples used
included “price to book” and “price to tangible book”. Additionally,
the Corporation determined the reporting unit fair value using a
DCF analysis based on BPNA’s fi nancial projections, but assigned
no weight to it given that the current market approaches provide
a more meaningful measure of fair value considering the reporting
unit’s fi nancial performance and current market conditions. The
Step 1 fair value for BPNA under both valuation approaches
(market and DCF) was below the carrying amount of its equity
book value as of the valuation date (July 31), requiring the
completion of Step 2. In accordance with accounting standards,
the Corporation performed a valuation of all assets and liabilities
of BPNA, including any recognized and unrecognized intangible
assets, to determine the fair value of BPNA’s net assets. To complete
Step 2, the Corporation subtracted from BPNA’s Step 1 fair value
the determined fair value of the net assets to arrive at the implied
fair value of goodwill. The results of the Step 2 indicated that the
implied fair value of goodwill exceeded the goodwill carrying
value of $404 million at July 31, 2009, resulting in no goodwill
impairment. The reduction in BPNA’s Step 1 fair value was offset
by a reduction in the fair value of its net assets, resulting in an
implied fair value of goodwill that exceeds the recorded book
value of goodwill.
The analysis of the results for Step 2 indicates that the reduction
in the fair value of the reporting unit was mainly attributed to the
deteriorated fair value of the loan portfolios and not to the fair
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value of the reporting unit as a going concern entity. The current
negative performance of the reporting unit is principally related to
deteriorated credit quality in its loan portfolio, which agrees with
the results of the Step 2 analysis. The fair value determined for
BPNA’s loan portfolio in the July 31, 2009 annual test represented
a discount of 21.7%, compared with 41.6% at December 31,
2008. The discount is mainly attributed to market participant’s
expected rate of returns, which affected the market discount on
the commercial and construction loan portfolios and deteriorated
credit quality of the consumer and mortgage loan portfolios of
BPNA. Refer to the Reportable Segments Results section of this
MD&A, which provides highlights of BPNA’s reportable segment
fi nancial performance for the year ended December 31, 2009.
BPNA’s provision for loan losses, as a stand-alone legal entity,
which is the reporting unit level used for the goodwill impairment
analysis, amounted to $633.4 million for the year ended December
31, 2009, which represented 115% of BPNA legal entity’s net loss
of $552.0 million for that period.
If the Step 1 fair value of BPNA declines further in the future
without a corresponding decrease in the fair value of its net assets
or if loan discounts improve without a corresponding increase in
the Step 1 fair value, the Corporation may be required to record
a goodwill impairment charge. The Corporation engaged a third-
party valuator to assist management in the annual evaluation of
BPNA’s goodwill (including Step 1 and Step 2) as well as BPNA’s
loan portfolios as of the July 31, 2009 valuation date. Management
discussed the methodologies, assumptions and results supporting
the relevant values for conclusions and determined they were
reasonable.
For the BPPR reporting unit, had the average reporting unit
estimated fair value calculated in Step 1 using all valuation
methodologies been approximately 25% lower, there would
still be no requirement to perform a Step 2 analysis, thus there
would be no indication of impairment on the goodwill recorded
in BPPR at July 31, 2009. For the BPNA reporting unit, had the
estimated implied fair value of goodwill calculated in Step 2 been
approximately 67% lower, there would still be no impairment of the
goodwill recorded in BPNA at July 31, 2009. The goodwill balance
of BPPR and BPNA, as legal entities, represented approximately
89% of the Corporation’s total goodwill balance as of the July 31,
2009 valuation date.
Furthermore, as part of the analyses, management performed
a reconciliation of the aggregate fair values determined for the
reporting units to the market capitalization of Popular, Inc.
concluding that the fair value results determined for the reporting
units in the July 31, 2009 annual assessment were reasonable.
The goodwill impairment evaluation process requires the
Corporation to make estimates and assumptions with regard
to the fair value of the reporting units. Actual values may differ
signifi cantly from these estimates. Such differences could result
in future impairment of goodwill that would, in turn, negatively
impact the Corporation’s results of operations and the reporting
units where the goodwill is recorded. Declines in the Corporation’s
market capitalization increase the risk of goodwill impairment in
the future.
Management monitors events or changes in circumstances
between annual tests to determine if these events or changes in
circumstances would more likely than not reduce the fair value
of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. As indicated in this
MD&A, the economic situation in the United States and Puerto
Rico, including deterioration in the housing market and credit
market, continued to negatively impact the fi nancial results of the
Corporation during 2009.
Accordingly, management continued monitoring the fair value
of the reporting units, particularly the unit that failed the Step
1 test in the annual goodwill impairment evaluation. As part of
the monitoring process, management performed an assessment
for BPNA at December 31, 2009. The Corporation determined
BPNA’s fair value utilizing the same valuation approaches (market
and DCF) used in the annual goodwill impairment test. The
determined fair value for BPNA at December 31, 2009 continued
to be below its carrying amount under all valuation approaches.
The fair value determination of BPNA’s assets and liabilities was
updated at December 31, 2009 utilizing valuation methodologies
consistent with the July 31, 2009 test. The results of the assessment
at December 31, 2009 indicated that the implied fair value of
goodwill exceeded the goodwill carrying amount, resulting in no
goodwill impairment. The results obtained in the December 31,
2009 assessment were consistent with the results of the annual
impairment test in that the reduction in the fair value of BPNA
was mainly attributable to a signifi cant reduction in the fair value
of BPNA’s loan portfolio. The discount on BPNA’s loan portfolio
was approximately 20% at December 31, 2009.
Pension and Postretirement Benefi t Obligations
The Corporation provides pension and restoration benefi t plans
for certain employees of various subsidiaries. The Corporation also
provides certain health care benefi ts for retired employees of BPPR.
In February 2009, BPPR’s non-contributory defi ned pension
and benefi t restoration plans (“the Plans”) were frozen with
regards to all future benefi t accruals after April 30, 2009. This
action was taken by the Corporation to generate signifi cant cost
savings in light of the severe economic downturn and the decline
in the Corporation’s fi nancial performance. This measure will be
reviewed periodically as economic conditions and the Corporation’s
fi nancial situation improve. The pension obligation and the assets
were remeasured as of February 28, 2009. The Plans had been
closed to new hires and were frozen as of December 31, 2005 to
employees who were under 30 years of age or were credited with
less than 10 years of benefi t service.
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million for the expected return on assets.
Pension expense is sensitive to changes in the expected return
on assets. For example, decreasing the expected rate of return for
2010 from 8.00% to 7.50% would increase the projected 2010
expense for the Banco Popular de Puerto Rico Retirement Plan by
approximately $1.9 million.
The Corporation accounts for the underfunded status of its
pension and postretirement benefi t plans as a liability, with an
offset, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive income
or loss. The determination of the fair value of pension plan
obligations involves judgment, and any changes in those estimates
could impact the Corporation’s consolidated statement of fi nancial
condition. The valuation of pension plan obligations is discussed
above. Management believes that the fair value estimates of the
pension plan assets are reasonable given that the plan assets are
managed, in the most part, by the fi duciary division of BPPR, which
is subject to periodic audit verifi cations. Also, the composition of
the plan assets, as disclosed in Note 27 of the consolidated fi nancial
statements, is primarily in equity and debt securities, which have
readily determinable quoted market prices.
The Corporation uses the Citigroup Yield Curve to discount
the expected program cash fl ows of the plans as a guide in the
selection of the discount rate, as well as the Citigroup Pension
Liability Index. The Corporation decided to use a discount rate of
5.90% to determine the benefi t obligation at December 31, 2009,
compared with 6.10% at December 31, 2008.
A 50 basis point decrease in the assumed discount rate of
5.90% as of the beginning of 2010 would increase the projected
2010 expense for the Banco Popular de Puerto Rico Retirement
Plan by approximately $2.4 million. The change would not affect
the minimum required contribution to the Plan.
The Corporation also provides a postretirement health care
benefi t plan for certain employees of BPPR. This plan was unfunded
(no assets were held by the plan) at December 31, 2009. The
Corporation had an accrual for postretirement benefi t costs of
$111.6 million at December 31, 2009. Assumed health care trend
rates may have signifi cant effects on the amounts reported for the
health care plan. Note 27 to the consolidated fi nancial statements
provides information on the assumed rates considered by the
Corporation and on the sensitivity that a one-percentage point
change in the assumed rate may have on specifi ed cost components
and postretirement benefi t obligation of the Corporation.
The estimated benefi t costs and obligations of the pension and
postretirement benefi t plans are impacted by the use of subjective
assumptions, which can materially affect recorded amounts,
including expected returns on plan assets, discount rates, rates of
compensation increase and health care trend rates. Management
applies judgment in the determination of these factors, which
normally undergo evaluation against current industry practice and
the actual experience of the Corporation. The Corporation uses an
independent actuarial fi rm for assistance in the determination of the
pension and postretirement benefi t costs and obligations. Detailed
information on the plans and related valuation assumptions are
included in Note 27 to the consolidated fi nancial statements.
The Corporation periodically reviews its assumption for the
long-term expected return on pension plan assets in the Banco
Popular de Puerto Rico Retirement Plan, which is the Corporation’s
largest pension plan with assets with a fair value of $ 401.4 million
at December 31, 2009 (2008 - $361.5 million). The expected
return on plan assets is determined by considering various factors,
including a total fund return estimate based on a weighted average
of estimated returns for each asset class in the plan. Asset class
returns are estimated using current and projected economic and
market factors such as real rates of return, infl ation, credit spreads,
equity risk premiums and excess return expectations.
As part of the review, the Corporation’s independent consulting
actuaries performed an analysis of expected returns based on the
plan’s asset allocation at January 1, 2010. This analysis is reviewed
by the Corporation and used as a tool to develop expected rates
of return, together with other data. This forecast refl ects the
actuarial fi rm’s view of expected long-term rates of return for
each signifi cant asset class or economic indicator; for example,
8.6% for large / mid-cap stocks, 4.5% for fi xed income, 9.3% for
small cap stocks and 2.3% infl ation at January 1, 2010. A range
of expected investment returns is developed, and this range relies
both on forecasts and on broad-market historical benchmarks for
expected returns, correlations, and volatilities for each asset class.
As a consequence of recent reviews, the Corporation left
unchanged its expected return on plan assets for year 2010 at
8.0%, similar to the expected rate assumed in 2009 and 2008.
The Corporation uses a long-term infl ation estimate of 2.8% to
determine the pension benefi t cost, which is higher than the 2.3%
rate used in the actuary’s expected return forecast model. Since
the expected return assumption is on a long-term basis, it is not
materially impacted by the yearly fl uctuations (either positive or
negative) in the actual return on assets. However, if the actual
return on assets performs below management’s expectations for
a continued period of time, this could eventually result in the
reduction of the expected return on assets percentage assumption.
Pension expense for the Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
Retirement Plan in 2009 amounted to $24.6 million (includes a
curtailment charge of $0.8 million). This included a credit of $25.1
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS ANALYSIS
Net Interest Income
Net interest income, the Corporation’s primary source of earnings,
represented 55% of top line income (defi ned as net interest income
plus non-interest income) for 2009 and 61% for 2008. This source
of earnings is subject to volatility derived from several risk factors
which include market driven events as well as strategic decisions
made by the Corporation’s management.
Interest earning assets include investment securities and loans
that are exempt from income tax, principally in Puerto Rico. The
main sources of tax-exempt interest income are investments in
obligations of some U.S. Government agencies and sponsored
entities of the Puerto Rico Commonwealth and its agencies. Assets
held by the Corporation’s international banking entities, which
previously were tax-exempt under Puerto Rico law, are currently
subject to a temporary 5% tax. To facilitate the comparison of
all interest data related to these assets, the interest income has
been converted to a taxable equivalent basis, using the applicable
statutory income tax rates. The taxable equivalent computation
considers the interest expense disallowance required by the Puerto
Rico tax law.
Average outstanding securities balances are based on amortized
cost excluding any unrealized gains or losses on securities
available-for-sale. Non-performing loans have been included in
their respective average loans and leases categories. Loan fees
collected and costs incurred in the origination of loans are deferred
and amortized over the term of the loan as an adjustment to interest
yield. Prepayment penalties, late fees collected and the amortization
of premiums / discounts on purchased loans are also included as
part of the loan yield. Interest income for the year ended December
31, 2009 included a favorable impact of $21.7 million related
to these items, primarily in the commercial and mortgage loans
portfolios. In addition, these amounts approximated favorable
impacts of $17.4 million and $25.3 million, respectively, for the
years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007. The $4.3 million
increase from 2008 to 2009 was in part infl uenced by higher late
payment fees in the Puerto Rico mortgage loan portfolio.
Table D presents the different components of the Corporation’s
net interest income, on a taxable equivalent basis, for the year
ended December 31, 2009, as compared with the same period in
2008, segregated by major categories of interest earning assets and
interest bearing liabilities.
The decrease in average earning assets was in part due to the
impact of recessions in both the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico,
and to strategic decisions made by the Corporation’s management.
The BPPR reportable segment accounted for 77% of the decrease
in the combined caption of commercial and construction loans.
The decrease is in part the result of current economic conditions
on the island, which have generated a higher balance of charge-
offs, as well as a reduction in the loan origination activity. The
decrease in the lease fi nancing portfolio was mainly the result of
the Corporation’s decision to exit the equipment lease fi nancing
business in the U.S. mainland operations. The majority of the
Popular Equipment Finance lease fi nancing portfolio was sold
during the fi rst quarter of 2009. The decrease in the mortgage
loans category was in part the result of strategic decisions in
response to current economic conditions, which included exiting
the non-conventional mortgage market in the U.S. mainland and
discontinuing the E-LOAN loan origination platform. Consumer
loans continue to decrease as the remaining closed-end second
mortgages and home equity lines of credit (“HELOCs”) originated
through the E-LOAN platform continue to amortize, in addition to
a reduction in the loan origination activity. Further contributing
to the decrease in the consumer loan portfolio was the sale of
the E-LOAN auto portfolio during the latter part of the second
quarter of 2008.
In addition to the decrease in the average loan portfolio, during
the fi rst quarter of 2009, the Corporation sold approximately $3.4
billion in available-for-sale securities, mostly FHLB notes. The
Corporation subsequently reinvested $2.9 billion of the proceeds
in GNMA mortgage-backed securities. The remaining proceeds
were used to repay borrowings, contributing to the balance sheet
deleveraging.
The net interest margin, while remaining relatively steady from
2007 to 2008, decreased by 34 basis points during 2009. The
following factors contributed to the reduction in the net interest
margin:
• The Federal Reserve (“Fed”) lowered the federal funds target
rate from 4.25% at the beginning of 2008 to a target range
of 0% - 0.25% at December 31, 2008; which prevailed
throughout 2009. The low rate environment impacted the
yield of several of the Corporation’s earning assets. These
assets included commercial and construction loans, of
which 68% have fl oating or adjustable rates, fl oating rate
collateralized mortgage obligations and HELOCs, as well as
the origination of loans in a low interest rate environment.
• A higher balance of non-performing loans across the
different loan categories, which is discussed in the Credit
Risk and Loan Quality section of this MD&A, also challenged
the net interest margin.
• Liquidity strategies maintained throughout the year
generated a higher balance of short-term investments at
lower rates. The negative margin generated by these short-
term investments pressured the net interest margin.
• During the latter part of the third quarter of 2009 the
Corporation exchanged $935 million of Series C preferred
stock for junior subordinated debenture securities. The
junior subordinated debentures were recorded at fair
value, generating a discount. The impact of both the
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contractual interest payments and the discount accretion
generated additional interest expense of $23.5 million for
2009. Prior to the conversion, the payments to holders of
Series C preferred stock were accounted for as dividends.
The negative effect of this additional interest expense was
partially offset by the conversion of trust preferred securities
into common stock, which resulted in a reduction in interest
expense of $11.9 million for 2009, when compared with
the previous year.
• Rating downgrades that occurred during 2009 also
contributed to an increase in the average cost of $350
million of unsecured senior notes of the Corporation by
approximately $6.6 million during 2009. Refer to the
Liquidity Risk section of this MD&A for further information
on the Corporation’s credit rating downgrades by major
rating agencies.
A lower cost of short-term borrowings and interest bearing
deposits had a positive effect in the net interest margin. The
Corporation’s management lowered the rates paid on certain
non-maturity deposits and certifi cates of deposit during the year.
Also, management is actively monitoring the impact that the rate
reductions may have in the Corporation’s liquidity.
The average key index rates for the years 2007 through 2009
were as follows:
Table - Key Index Rates
Prime rate
Fed funds rate
3-month LIBOR
3-month Treasury Bill
10-year Treasury
FNMA 30-year
2009
2008
3.25%
0.17
0.69
0.14
3.24
4.68
5.08%
2.08
2.93
1.45
3.64
5.79
2007
8.05%
5.05
5.30
4.46
4.63
6.24
The Corporation’s taxable equivalent adjustment presented a
decrease when compared to 2008. Part of this decrease is the result
of the aforementioned sale of FHLB notes, which are tax-exempt
in Puerto Rico, and the subsequent reinvestment of the proceeds
in taxable GNMA securities. Average tax-exempt earning assets
approximated $3.8 billion in 2009, of which 89% represented
tax-exempt investment securities, compared with $7.9 billion
and 80% in 2008, and $8.9 billion and 83% in 2007, respectively.
In 2008, the Corporation was able to maintain a steady net
interest margin when compared to 2007. However, the year
presented various challenges as the liquidity concerns that began
in the second half of 2007 continued during 2008. As shown in
Table D, the decrease in net interest income for the year ended
December 31, 2008, compared with the previous year, was mainly
attributed to the impact that reductions in market rates had in
the Corporation’s yield on earning assets. The Corporation was
able to maintain a consistent net interest margin by implementing
strategies that reduced low yielding assets; including not reinvesting
maturities of low yield investments. Similar to 2009, reductions
in the average cost of non-maturity deposits and certifi cates of
deposits also served as mitigating factors that contributed to a
stable margin.
Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for loan losses totaled $1.4 billion, or 137% of net
charge-offs, for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared
with $991.4 million, or 165%, respectively, for 2008, and $341.2
million, or 136%, respectively, for 2007.
The provision for loan losses for the year ended December 31,
2009, when compared with the previous year, refl ects an increase
in the level of the allowance for loan losses and higher net charge-
offs by $427.4 million, mainly in construction loans by $189.5
million, commercial loans by $93.9 million, consumer loans by
$77.7 million, and mortgage loans by $67.7 million. During the
year ended December 31, 2009, the Corporation recorded $566.0
million in provision for loan losses for loans individually evaluated
for impairment, compared with $316.5 million for 2008.
The Corporation’s allowance for loan losses increased to $1.3
billion at December 31, 2009, an increase of $378 million from
December 31, 2008, despite the decrease of $2.0 billion in loans
held-in-portfolio. The Corporation’s allowance for loan losses
represented 5.32% of loans held-in-portfolio at December 31,
2009, compared with 3.43% at December 31, 2008. During 2009,
the Corporation increased the allowance for loan losses across all
its major loan portfolios, excluding the lease fi nancing portfolio. As
indicated in the Overview section, during 2009, the Corporation
exited the business of originating lease equipment fi nancing in its
U.S. mainland operations. Refer to Table P for the allocation of the
allowance for loan losses by loan type.
The increase in the provision for loan losses for 2009, compared
with 2008, was principally the result of higher general reserve
requirements for commercial loans, construction loans, U.S.
mainland non-conventional residential mortgages and home equity
lines of credit, combined with specifi c reserves recorded for loans
considered impaired. The continued recessionary conditions of
the Puerto Rico and the United States economies, housing value
declines, a slowdown in consumer spending and the turmoil in the
global fi nancial markets impacted the Corporation’s commercial
and construction loan portfolios; increasing charge-offs, non-
performing assets and loans judgmentally classifi ed as impaired.
The stress consumers experienced from depreciating home prices,
rising unemployment and tighter credit conditions resulted in
higher levels of delinquencies and losses in the Corporation’s
mortgage and consumer loan portfolios.
The increase in the provision for loan losses for the year ended
December 31, 2008, when compared to 2007, was as a result of
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Table D
Net Interest Income - Taxable Equivalent Basis
(Dollars in millions)
Year ended December 31,
Average Volume
2008
Variance
2009
Average Yields / Costs
2008
2009
Variance
(In thousands)
Interest
Variance
Attributable to
2009
2008
Variance
Rate
Volume
0.72%
2.68%
(1.96%)
Money market investments
$8,573
$18,790
($10,217)
($11,220)
$1,003
$1,183
7,449
615
9,247
$700
8,189
665
9,554
15,230
15,775
768
4,494
4,344
1,114
4,722
4,861
$483
(740)
(50)
(307)
(545)
(346)
(228)
(517)
24,836
26,472
(1,636)
4.62
6.63
4.26
4.94
8.42
6.49
9.94
6.20
5.03
7.21
5.01
6.13
8.01
7.18
10.15
7.14
(0.41)
(0.58)
(0.75)
(1.19)
0.41
(0.69)
(0.21)
(0.94)
$34,083
$36,026
($1,943)
5.68%
6.57%
(0.89%)
Investment securities
344,465
412,165
(67,700)
(12,117)
(55,583)
Trading securities
40,771
47,909
(7,138)
(3,669)
(3,469)
393,809
478,864
(85,055)
(27,006)
(58,049)
Loans:
Commercial and construction
752,717
967,019
(214,302)
(181,524)
(32,778)
Leasing
Mortgage
Consumer
Total earning assets
Interest bearing deposits:
64,697
89,155
(24,458)
4,439
(28,897)
291,792
339,019
(47,227)
(31,376)
(15,851)
431,712
493,593
(61,881)
(17,932)
(43,949)
1,540,918 1,888,786
(347,868)
(226,393)
(121,475)
$1,934,727 $2,367,650 ($432,923) ($253,399) ($179,524)
$4,804
5,538
12,193
22,535
2,888
2,945
$4,948
($144)
1.12%
1.89%
(0.77%)
NOW and money market*
$53,695
$93,523
($39,828)
($36,579)
($3,249)
5,600
12,796
23,344
5,115
2,263
(62)
(603)
(809)
(2,227)
682
0.97
3.23
2.22
2.40
6.22
1.50
4.08
3.00
3.29
5.60
(0.53)
(0.85)
(0.78)
(0.89)
0.62
Savings
Time deposits
Short-term borrowings
53,660
84,206
(30,546)
(28,412)
(2,134)
393,907
522,394
(128,487)
(110,675)
(17,812)
501,262
69,357
700,123
168,070
(198,861)
(98,713)
(175,666)
(53,763)
(23,195)
(44,950)
Medium and long-term debt
183,125
126,726
56,399
15,131
41,268
28,368
30,722
(2,354)
2.66
3.24
(0.58)
4,293
1,422
4,120
1,184
173
238
$34,083
$36,026
($1,943)
2.21%
2.76%
(0.55%)
Total interest bearing
liabilities
Non-interest bearing
demand deposits
Other sources of funds
3.47%
3.81%
(0.34%)
Net interest margin
Net interest income on
753,744
994,919
(241,175)
(214,298)
(26,877)
3.02%
3.33%
(0.31%)
Net interest spread
a taxable equivalent basis
1,180,983 1,372,731
(191,748)
($39,101) ($152,647)
Taxable equivalent
adjustment
79,730
93,527
(13,797)
Net interest income
$1,101,253 $1,279,204 ($177,951)
Notes: The changes that are not due solely to volume or rate are allocated to volume and rate based on the proportion of the change in each category.
*Includes interest bearing demand deposits corresponding to certain government entities in Puerto Rico.
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(In thousands)
Interest
Variance
Attributable to
2008
2007
Variance
Rate
Volume
$186
2.68%
5.17%
(2.49%)
Money market investments
$18,790
$26,565
($7,775)
($14,482)
$6,707
(Dollars in millions)
2008
$700
8,189
665
9,554
Average Volume
2007
Variance
Average Yields / Costs
2007
2008
Variance
$514
9,827
653
10,994
(1,440)
(1,638)
12
858
(64)
(26)
324
1,092
($348)
5.03
7.21
5.01
6.13
8.01
7.18
5.16
6.19
5.22
7.72
7.89
7.32
10.15
10.50
7.14
8.15
(0.13)
1.02
(0.21)
(1.59)
0.12
(0.14)
(0.35)
(1.01)
15,775
14,917
1,114
4,722
4,861
26,472
$36,026
$4,948
5,600
12,796
23,344
5,115
2,263
1,178
4,748
4,537
25,380
$36,374
$4,429
5,698
11,399
21,526
8,316
1,041
Investment securities
412,165
507,047
(94,882)
(12,538)
(82,344)
Trading securities
47,909
40,408
7,501
6,729
772
478,864
574,020
(95,156)
(20,291)
(74,865)
Loans:
Commercial and construction
967,019
1,151,602
(184,583)
(245,680)
61,097
Leasing
Mortgage
Consumer
89,155
92,940
(3,785)
1,345
(5,130)
339,019
347,302
(8,283)
(6,384)
(1,899)
493,593
476,234
17,359
(20,645)
38,004
1,888,786
2,068,078
(179,292)
(271,364)
92,072
$2,367,650 $2,642,098 ($274,448) ($291,655)
$17,207
6.57%
7.26%
(0.69%)
Total earning assets
Interest bearing deposits:
$519
1.89%
2.60%
(0.71%)
NOW and money market*
$93,523
$115,047
($21,524)
($34,997)
$13,473
(98)
1,397
1,818
(3,201)
1,222
1.50
4.08
3.00
3.29
5.60
1.96
4.73
3.56
5.11
5.40
(0.46)
(0.65)
(0.56)
(1.82)
0.20
Savings
Time deposits
Short-term borrowings
84,206
111,877
(27,671)
(19,242)
(8,429)
522,394
538,869
(16,475)
(83,055)
66,580
700,123
168,070
765,793
424,530
(65,670)
(256,460)
(137,294)
(131,385)
71,624
(125,075)
Medium and long-term debt
126,726
56,254
70,472
2,130
68,342
30,722
30,883
(161)
3.24
4.04
(0.80)
4,120
1,184
4,043
1,448
77
(264)
$36,026
$36,374
($348)
2.76%
3.43%
(0.67%)
Total interest bearing
liabilities
Non-interest bearing
demand deposits
Other sources of funds
3.81%
3.83%
(0.02%)
Net interest margin
Net interest income on
994,919
1,246,577
(251,658)
(266,549)
14,891
3.33%
3.22%
0.11%
Net interest spread
a taxable equivalent basis 1,372,731
1,395,521
(22,790)
($25,106)
$2,316
Taxable equivalent
adjustment
93,527
89,863
3,664
Net interest income
$1,279,204 $1,305,658
($26,454)
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24 POPULAR, INC. 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
Table E
Non-Interest Income
(In thousands)
Service charges on deposit accounts
Other service fees:
Debit card fees
Credit card fees and discounts
Processing fees
Insurance fees
Sale and administration of
investment products
Mortgage servicing fees, net of
amortization and fair value
adjustments
Trust fees
Check cashing fees
Other fees
Total other service fees
Net gain on sale and valuation
adjustments of investment securities
Trading account profi t
(Loss) gain on sale of loans, including adjustments
to indemnity reserves, and valuation
adjustments on loans held-for-sale
Other operating income
Total non-interest income
Year ended December 31,
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
$213,493
$206,957
$196,072
$190,079
$181,749
110,040
94,636
55,005
50,132
108,274
107,713
51,731
50,417
76,573
102,176
47,476
53,097
61,643
89,827
44,050
52,045
52,675
82,062
42,773
49,021
34,134
34,373
30,453
27,873
28,419
15,086
12,455
588
22,111
25,987
12,099
512
25,057
17,981
11,157
387
26,311
5,215
9,316
737
27,153
4,115
8,290
17,122
33,857
394,187
416,163
365,611
317,859
318,334
219,546
39,740
69,716
43,645
100,869
37,197
22,120
36,258
66,512
30,051
(35,060)
64,595
6,018
87,475
60,046
113,900
76,337
127,856
37,342
98,624
$896,501
$829,974
$873,695
$770,509
$732,612
higher credit losses and increased specifi c reserves for impaired
loans. The deteriorating economy continued to negatively impact
the credit quality of the Corporation’s loan portfolios during 2008
with more rapid deterioration occurring in the latter part of the
year. Net charge-offs increased by $349.3 million in 2008, when
compared with the previous year, mainly in the construction,
consumer, commercial, and mortgage loan portfolios.
Refer to the Credit Risk Management and Loan Quality section
for a detailed analysis of non-performing assets, allowance for
loan losses and selected loan losses statistics. Also, refer to Table
G and Note 10 to the consolidated fi nancial statements for the
composition of the loan portfolio.
Non-Interest Income
Refer to Table E for a breakdown on non-interest income by major
categories for the past fi ve years. Non-interest income accounted
for 45% of total revenues in 2009, while it represented 39% of
total revenues in the year 2008 and 40% in 2007.
Non-interest income for the year ended December 31, 2009,
compared with the previous year, increased by 8%, mostly as a
result of higher net gains on sales of investment securities, net of
valuation adjustments of investment securities, as shown on the
following table:
Table - Non-Interest Income - Investment Securities
(In thousands)
Net gain on sale of
investment securities
Valuation adjustments of
investment securities
Total
Year ended December 31,
2008
Variance
2009
$236,638
$78,863
$157,775
(17,092)
$219,546
(9,147)
$69,716
(7,945)
$149,830
Net gains on sales of investment securities realized during 2009
included $182.7 million derived from the sale of $3.4 billion in
U.S. Treasury notes and U.S. agency obligations during the fi rst
quarter of 2009 by BPPR and $52.3 million in gains from the
sale of equity securities during 2009 by the BPPR and EVERTEC
reportable segments. On the other hand, net gains realized during
2008 included approximately $49.3 million in gains related to
the redemption of VISA shares of common stock held by the
Corporation during the fi rst quarter of 2008 and $28.3 million in
gains realized from the sale of $2.4 billion in U.S. agency securities
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during the second quarter of 2008 by BPPR. The valuation
adjustments of investment securities recorded during 2009 were
mostly related to write-downs on equity securities available-for-sale
and tax credit investments classifi ed as other investment securities
in the consolidated statement of condition.
Also having a favorable variance in non-interest income
were higher service charges on deposit accounts by $6.5 million
as a result of higher overdraft fees, non-suffi cient funds fees,
surcharging fees on non-BPPR ATM terminals and account analysis
fees in commercial accounts by BPPR which are impacted by
transaction volume, compensating deposit balances and earnings
credit given to the customer depending on the interest rates.
These favorable variances in BPPR were partially offset by lower
non-suffi cient funds fees and overdraft fees in BPNA as a result of
revisions in working capital requirements and pricing structure
for money services clients.
The above favorable variances in non-interest income were
partially offset by the following variances related to transactions
on loans sold:
Table - Non-Interest Income - Loans
(In thousands)
(Loss) gain on sales of loans
including adjustments to
indemnity reserves
Lower of cost or market
valuation adjustments on
loans held-for-sale
Total
Year ended December 31,
2008
Variance
2009
($31,355)
$24,961
($56,316)
(3,705)
($35,060)
(18,943)
$6,018
15,238
($41,078)
The losses on sales of loans during the year ended December 31,
2009 were mainly the result of increases for indemnity reserves on
loans previously sold by E-LOAN by approximately $41.4 million
given an upward trend in claims and loss severities in the current
economic environment. These claims were related to standard
representation and warranties and not due to credit recourse. This
unfavorable variance was also impacted by the fact that, during
2008, E-LOAN was originating and selling fi rst-lien mortgage
loans. E-LOAN stopped originating loans in the fourth quarter of
2008, and thus impacted the loan sales volume for 2009. Also,
during the year ended December 31, 2009, Popular Equipment
Finance, BPNA’s equipment lease fi nancing subsidiary, recognized
$9.8 million in losses on the sale of a substantial portion of its
outstanding portfolio, including the impact of the indemnifi cation
reserves established. The variance in lower of cost or fair value
adjustments on loans held-for-sale was principally associated with a
$16.1 million adjustment recorded by Popular Equipment Finance
in December 2008 on certain loans reclassifi ed to held-for-sale,
which were sold in early 2009.
Non-interest income for the year ended December 31, 2009
25
also refl ected lower other service fees, when compared with the
year 2008. Refer to Table E for a breakdown of other service fees
by major categories. The decrease in credit card fees of $13.1
million was principally associated with reduced late payment
fees as a result of lower volume of credit cards subject to the fee
and a lower average rate charged per transaction, and to reduced
merchant fees because of lower volume of purchases. Also refl ecting
an unfavorable variance in other service fees were lower mortgage
servicing fees, net of fair value adjustments, by $10.9 million. This
latter variance was principally due to higher unfavorable fair value
adjustments due to the impact of a higher discount rate, an increase
in delinquencies and foreclosure costs, and other economic
assumptions, partially offset by higher servicing fees. Refer to Note
13 to the consolidated fi nancial statements for information on the
Corporation’s servicing assets and serviced portfolio.
The category of other operating income in Table E also shows
a decline in 2009 compared with the previous year. The decrease
was mainly impacted by lower gains on the sale of real estate
properties by $20.5 million, principally because of a $21.1 million
gain realized by BPNA in the third quarter of 2008 on the sale of a
commercial building located in New York City. Also, the variance
was related to particular events that occurred in 2008, such as the
sale of six retail bank branches of BPNA in Texas during the fi rst
quarter of 2008 with a realized gain of $12.8 million and the sale
of substantially all assets of EVERTEC’s health processing division
during 2008 which resulted in a $1.7 million gain. Furthermore,
there were higher derivative losses, including unfavorable credit
adjustments, by $11.3 million for the year ended December 31,
2009, compared with the previous year. The decrease in other
operating income was partially offset by lower write-downs on
certain investments accounted under the equity method that are
held by the Corporate group, which resulted in a favorable variance
of $35.8 million.
For the year ended December 31, 2008, non-interest income
decreased by $43.7 million, or 5%, when compared with 2007.
There were lower gains on sales of loans and higher unfavorable
valuation adjustments on loans held-for-sale by $54.0 million. The
reduction in the gain on sales of loans was mainly at E-LOAN,
which experienced a reduction of $48.7 million as a result of
lower origination volumes and lower yields due to the weakness
in the U.S. mainland mortgage and housing market and to the
exiting of its loan origination business. Also contributing to the
reduction in gain on sales of loans was an increase in lower of
cost or fair value adjustments of $12.9 million mostly impacted
by the fair value adjustment on the lease fi nancing portfolio that
was reclassifi ed from held-in-portfolio to held-for-sale in December
2008. Additionally, there were lower net gains on sale and valuation
adjustments of investment securities by $31.2 million mainly due
to $118.7 million in realized gains on the sale of the Corporation’s
interest in Telecomunicaciones de Puerto Rico, Inc. (“TELPRI”)
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during the fi rst quarter of 2007. This was partially offset by the
gains in 2008 related to the redemption of the VISA shares and the
sale of U.S. agency securities by BPPR, and by lower write-downs
on investment securities available-for-sale principally related to
equity investments in U.S. fi nancial institutions during 2008.
Moreover, there was a decrease in other operating income by
$26.4 million mostly associated with the Corporation’s Corporate
group which recorded lower revenues from investments accounted
under the equity method, as well as higher other-than-temporary
impairments on certain of these investments. There were also
lower revenues from escrow closing services by E-LOAN due
to the exiting of the loan origination business, as well as lower
referral income. This was partially offset by higher gains on the
sale of real estate properties by $13.7 million mainly in the U.S.
banking subsidiary, as well as the gain on the sale of six retail bank
branches of BPNA in Texas during 2008.
Partially offsetting these net unfavorable variances in non-
interest income for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared
with 2007, were higher other service fees by $50.6 million and
higher service charges on deposits by $10.9 million. The increase
in other service fees was mostly related to higher debit card fees
as a result of higher revenues from merchants due to a change
in the pricing structure for transactions processed from a fi xed
charge per transaction to a variable rate based on the amount of the
transaction, higher surcharging income from the use of Popular’s
automated teller machine network, and higher mortgage servicing
fees due to an increase in the portfolio of serviced loans. On the
other hand, the increase in service charges on deposits resulted
from higher account analysis fees on commercial accounts.
Operating Expenses
Refer to Table F for the detail of operating expenses by major
categories along with various related ratios for the last fi ve years.
Operating expenses totaled $1.2 billion for the year ended
December 31, 2009, a decrease of $182.5 million, or 14%,
compared with the same period in 2008. Refer to the Restructuring
Plans section in this MD&A for information on the restructuring
plans in effect during 2009, which impacted principally the
categories of personnel costs and net occupancy expenses.
The primary contributor to the reduction in operating expenses
for 2009, compared with the previous year, was the aforementioned
gain on early extinguishment of debt that resulted from the junior
subordinated debentures that were extinguished as a result of
the exchange of trust preferred securities for common stock in
August 2009.
A second contributor was the decrease in personnel costs,
which was primarily the result of a reduction in headcount from
10,387 (excluding discontinued operations) at December 31, 2008
to 9,407 at December 31, 2009, a freeze in the pension plan, the
suspension of matching contributions to all savings plans and
continuation of a salary and hiring freeze. BPNA and E-LOAN
were the principal contributors to the headcount reduction with
a decrease of 692 full-time equivalent employees (“FTEs”) on
a combined basis year over year. There was also a reduction in
headcount at the BPPR and EVERTEC reportable segments due
to cost control initiatives, which included lower headcount from
attrition and hiring freezes. Other actions taken to control costs
included integration of certain support and business functions
in the U.S. mainland operations to Puerto Rico, lower incentive
compensation and bonuses, and close monitoring of controllable
costs such as training and overtime. As part of the cost control
measures, in February 2009, the Corporation also froze BPPR’s
pension plan with regards to all future benefi t accruals after
April 30, 2009. Despite this freeze, the pension plan expense for
2009 increased by $21.6 million when compared with 2008. The
pension plan experienced a steep decline in the fair value of plan
assets for the year ended December 31, 2008, which resulted in a
signifi cant increase in the actuarial loss component of accumulated
other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2008. The increase
in net periodic pension cost for 2009 was primarily due to the
amortization of actuarial loss into pension expense and a lower
expected return on plan assets.
Furthermore, there was a decrease in business promotion for the
year ended December 31, 2009, compared with 2008, principally
related to the BPNA reportable segment by $16.1 million mostly
associated with downsizing of the operations. The BPPR reportable
segment contributed with a reduction in business promotion of
$6.6 million, which was the result of cost control measures on
expenditures in general, including mailing campaigns, among
others.
Equipment expenses decreased due to lower amortization of
software packages and depreciation of technology equipment, in
part because such software and equipment was fully amortized in
2008 or early 2009. Also, the decrease is partially due to lower
equipment requirements and software licensing because of the
downsizing of the Corporation’s U.S. mainland operations and the
transfer of E-LOAN’s technology operations to EVERTEC in Puerto
Rico, eliminating two data processing centers.
The reduction in professional fees was mostly due to the fact
that, in 2008, the Corporation incurred consulting and advisory
services associated to the U.S. sale transactions and valuation
services, which were not recurrent in 2009. Also, the reduction was
infl uenced by lower credit bureau fees and other loan origination
related services given the exiting by E-LOAN of the direct lending
business during 2008, lower programming fees and temporary
services. Furthermore, due to cost-containment actions, certain
technology consulting and development projects were postponed
during 2009.
The favorable variances in operating expenses described above,
were partially offset by substantially higher FDIC deposit insurance
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Table F
Operating Expenses
(Dollars in thousands)
Salaries
Pension, profi t sharing and other benefi ts
Total personnel costs
Net occupancy expenses
Equipment expenses
Other taxes
Professional fees
Communications
Business promotion
Printing and supplies
Impairment losses on long-lived assets
FDIC deposit insurance
Gain on early extinguishment of debt
Other operating expenses:
Credit card processing, volume
and interchange expenses
Transportation and travel
OREO expenses
All other*
Goodwill and trademark
impairment losses
Amortization of intangibles
Subtotal
Total
Personnel costs to average assets
Operating expenses to average assets
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Average assets per employee (in millions)
* Includes insurance expenses and sundry losses, among others.
Note: The data included in table above pertain to continuing operations only.
Year ended December 31,
2009
$410,616
122,647
533,263
111,035
101,530
52,605
111,287
46,264
38,872
11,093
1,545
76,796
(78,300)
41,799
8,796
25,800
62,329
-
9,482
620,933
2008
$485,720
122,745
608,465
120,456
111,478
52,799
121,145
51,386
62,731
14,450
13,491
15,037
-
43,326
12,751
12,158
73,066
12,480
11,509
728,263
2007
$485,178
135,582
620,760
109,344
117,082
48,489
119,523
58,092
109,909
15,603
10,478
2,858
-
39,811
14,239
2,905
54,174
211,750
10,445
924,702
2006
$458,977
132,998
2005
$417,060
129,526
591,975
99,599
120,445
43,313
117,502
56,932
118,682
15,040
-
2,843
-
30,141
13,600
994
55,144
-
12,021
546,586
96,929
112,167
37,811
98,015
52,904
92,173
15,545
-
3,026
-
28,113
14,925
162
56,263
-
9,549
686,256
617,582
$1,154,196
$1,336,728
$1,545,462
$1,278,231
$1,164,168
1.46%
3.16
9,407
$3.89
1.54%
3.39
10,387
$3.80
1.57%
3.92
11,374
$3.47
1.49%
3.21
11,025
$3.62
1.45%
3.08
11,330
$3.33
premiums. This increase was infl uenced by several factors, which
included, for example, an FDIC revised risk-weighted methodology
which increased the base assessment rates, additional premiums
resulting from two temporary programs to further insure customer
deposits at FDIC-member banks, which include insuring deposit
accounts up to $250,000 per customer (up from $100,000) and
non-interest bearing transactional accounts (unlimited coverage),
and the impact of a $16.7 million special assessment in the second
quarter of 2009 designed to replenish the deposit insurance fund.
Operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2008
decreased by $208.7 million, or 14%, compared with total
operating expenses of $1.5 billion in 2007. Operating expenses
for the year ended December 31, 2007, included $231.9 million
in charges related to E-LOAN’s 2007 Restructuring Plan, consisting
principally of $211.8 million in goodwill impairment losses.
Isolating the impact of the restructuring related costs from BPNA
and E-LOAN’s restructuring plans, in both 2008 and 2007,
operating expenses decreased by $18.3 million, or 1%, from the
year ended December 31, 2007 to the same period in 2008.
The decrease from 2007 to 2008 was principally due to lower
business promotion expenses and personnel costs. Business
promotion expenses decreased mainly as a result of cost control
measures on marketing expenditures on the U.S. mainland
operations, primarily at E-LOAN. The decrease in personnel
costs for 2008, compared to 2007, was principally due to lower
headcount, principally at E-LOAN, due to a reduction in FTEs in
early 2008 because of the downsizing associated to the E-LOAN
2007 Restructuring Plan. Also, the additional layoffs at E-LOAN
and BPNA in the fourth quarter of 2008 contributed to the
reduction in personnel costs. Furthermore, given the net loss for
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the year and not attaining performance measures required under
certain employee benefi t plans, there was lower compensation tied
to fi nancial performance, including incentives and profi t sharing
during 2008, when compared with 2007 results. These reductions
were principally offset by lower deferred costs in 2008 given the
reduction in loan originations. Also, these reductions were partially
offset by the impact of the integration to BPPR of the employees
from the retail branches of Citibank – Puerto Rico, an acquisition
done in December 2007, higher severance payments related to
key executive offi cers and higher pension costs. The favorable
variances in the categories described above were partially offset
by higher other operating expenses due to higher FDIC insurance
assessments mainly in BPPR and BPNA, and higher other real
estate expenses. Also, the increase in other operating expenses was
due to the recording of reserves for unfunded loan commitments
during 2008, primarily related to commercial and consumer lines
of credit. In addition, there were higher credit card interchange
and processing costs and higher sundry losses.
Restructuring Plans
In 2008, the Corporation determined to reduce the size of its
banking operations in the U.S. mainland to a level better suited
to present economic conditions and to focus on core banking
activities. As indicated in the 2008 Annual Report, on October
17, 2008, the Board of Directors of Popular, Inc. approved
two restructuring plans for the BPNA reportable segment. The
objective of the restructuring plans was to improve profi tability
in the short-term, increase liquidity and lower credit costs, and,
over time, achieve a greater integration with corporate functions
in Puerto Rico.
BPNA Restructuring Plan
The restructuring plan for BPNA’s banking operations (“the BPNA
Restructuring Plan”) contemplated the following measures: closing,
consolidating or selling approximately 40 underperforming
branches in all existing markets; the shutting down, sale or
downsizing of lending businesses that do not generate deposits
or fee income; and the reduction of general expenses associated
with functions supporting the branch and balance sheet initiatives.
The BPNA Restructuring Plan also contemplated greater
integration with the corporate functions in Puerto Rico. The
BPNA Restructuring Plan was substantially complete at December
31, 2009. Management continues to evaluate branch actions and
business lending opportunities as part of its business plans.
As part of the BPNA Restructuring Plan, the Corporation
exited certain businesses including, among the principal ones,
those related to the origination of non-conventional mortgages,
equipment lease fi nancing, loans to professionals, multifamily
lending, mixed-used commercial loans and credit cards. The
Corporation holds the existing portfolios of the exited businesses
in a run-off mode. Also, the Corporation downsized the following
businesses related to its U.S. mainland banking operations:
business banking, SBA lending, and consumer / mortgage lending.
The following table details the expenses recorded by the
Corporation related with the BPNA Restructuring Plan for the
years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.
Table - BPNA Restructuring Plan
December 31,
(In millions)
Personnel costs (a)
Net occupancy expenses (b)
Other operating expenses
Total restructuring costs
Impairment losses on
long-lived assets (c)
Total
(a) Severance, retention bonuses and other benefi ts
2009
$6.0
0.3
0.4
$6.7
0.4
$7.1
(b) Lease terminations
(c) Leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment
2008
$5.3
8.9
-
$14.2
5.5
$19.7
Total
$11.3
9.2
0.4
$20.9
5.9
$26.8
At December 31, 2009, the reserve for restructuring costs
associated with the BPNA Restructuring Plan amounted to $7
million and was mostly related with lease contracts. Refer to Note
4 to the consolidated fi nancial statements for a detail of the activity
in the reserve for restructuring costs.
All restructuring efforts at BPNA are expected to result in
approximately $50 million in recurrent annual cost savings. The
majority of the savings are related to personnel costs. As a result
of the BPNA Restructuring Plan, FTEs at BPNA banking operations
were 1,409 at December 31, 2009, compared to 1,831 at the same
date in the previous year.
E-LOAN 2008 Restructuring Plan
In October 2008, the Corporation’s Board of Directors approved a
restructuring plan for E-LOAN (the “E-LOAN 2008 Restructuring
Plan”), which involved E-LOAN to cease operating as a direct
lender, an event that occurred in late 2008. E-LOAN continues
to market deposit accounts under its name for the benefi t of
BPNA. The E-LOAN 2008 Restructuring Plan was completed at
December 31, 2009 since all operational and support functions
were transferred to BPNA and EVERTEC, and loan servicing
was transferred to a third-party provider. The E-LOAN 2008
Restructuring Plan resulted in a reduction in FTEs of 270 between
December 31, 2008 and the end of 2009.
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The following table details the expenses recognized during the
years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 that were associated
with the E-LOAN 2008 Restructuring Plan.
The components of the income tax (benefi t) expense for the
continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2009,
2008 and 2007 were as follows:
Table - E-LOAN 2008 Restructuring Plan
December 31,
(In millions)
Personnel costs (a)
Other operating expenses
Total restructuring charges
Impairment losses on
long-lived assets (b)
Trademark impairment losses
Total
(a) Severance, retention bonuses and other benefi ts
2009
$2.4
-
$2.4
-
-
$2.4
2008
$3.0
0.1
$3.1
8.0
10.9
$22.0
Total
$5.4
0.1
$5.5
8.0
10.9
$24.4
(b) Consists mostly of leasehold improvements, equipment and intangible assets with defi nite lives
Refer to Note 4 to the consolidated fi nancial statements for a
detail of the activity in the reserve for restructuring costs.
Refer to Note 39 to the consolidated fi nancial statements
for information on the results of operations of E-LOAN, which
are part of BPNA’s reportable segment. At December 31, 2009,
E-LOAN’s assets consisted primarily of a running-off portfolio of
loans held-in-portfolio totaling $617 million with an allowance for
loan losses of $102 million. This loan portfolio consisted primarily
of $74 million in mortgage loans and $543 million in consumer
loans. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to loans for E-LOAN
approximated 16.47% at December 31, 2009. The assets of
E-LOAN are funded primarily through intercompany borrowings.
Income Taxes
Income tax benefi t amounted to $8.3 million for the year December
31, 2009, compared with income tax expense of $461.5 million for
the previous year. The decrease in income tax expense for 2009 was
primarily due to the impact on the initial recording of the valuation
allowance on the U.S. deferred tax assets during 2008 as compared
to the year 2009, and by lower pre-tax earnings in 2009 related
to the Puerto Rico operations. During the year ended December
31, 2008, the Corporation recorded a valuation allowance on
deferred tax assets of its U.S. mainland operations of $861 million.
The recording of this valuation increased income tax expense by
$643.0 million on the continuing operations and $209.0 million
on the discontinued operations for the year ended December 31,
2008. The income tax impact of the discontinued operations is
refl ected as part of “Net loss from discontinued operations, net of
tax” in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended
December 31, 2008.
Table - Components of Income Tax
2009
2008
2007
% of
pre-tax
loss
Amount
% of
pre-tax
income Amount
% of
pre-tax
income
Amount
($230,241) 41%
($85,384)
39%
$114,142
39%
(Dollars in thousands)
Computed income tax at
statutory rates
Benefi ts of net tax exempt
interest income
(50,261)
9
(62,600)
29
(60,304)
(21)
Effect of income subject
to capital gain tax rate
Non deductible goodwill
(59,843) 10
(17,905)
8
(24,555)
(9)
-
impairment
Deferred tax asset
valuation allowance
Adjustment in deferred tax
due to change in tax rate (12,351)
Difference in tax rates due
to multiple jurisdictions
282,933
40,625
-
-
-
57,544
20
(50)
643,011
(294)
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
(7)
16,398
(8)
10,391
4
States taxes
and other
Income tax (benefi t)
expense
20,836
(4)
(31,986)
15
(7,054)
(2)
($8,302)
1%
$461,534
(211%)
$90,164
31%
The change in the effective tax rate for the year ended
December 31, 2009 as compared with 2008 was mainly due to
the establishment during 2008 of a valuation allowance on all of
the deferred tax assets related to the U.S. operations. On the other
hand, there was a reduction in net exempt interest income when
compared to the year 2008. There was an increase in the Puerto
Rico statutory tax rate from 39% in 2008 to 40.95% in 2009. This
change resulted in an increase in the difference in tax rate due to
multiple jurisdictions.
Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2008
was $461.5 million, compared with income tax expense of $90.2
million for 2007. This increase in income tax expense for 2008
was primarily due to the impact on the recording of the valuation
allowance on deferred tax assets of the U.S. mainland operations,
partially offset by pre-tax losses in 2008, when compared to pre-
tax earnings in the previous year.
The Corporation’s net deferred tax assets at December 31,
2009 amounted to $364 million (net of the valuation allowance
of $1.1 billion) compared to $357 million at December 31, 2008.
Note 30 to the consolidated fi nancial statements provide the
composition of the net deferred tax assets as of such dates. All of
the net deferred tax assets at December 31, 2009 pertained to the
Puerto Rico operations and have a related valuation allowance of
$8 thousand. Of the amount related to the U.S. operations, without
considering the valuation allowance, $839 million is attributable
to net operating losses of such operations.
The full valuation allowance in the Corporation’s U.S.
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operations was recorded in the year 2008 in consideration of the
requirements of ASC Topic 740. Refer to the Critical Accounting
Policies / Estimates section of this MD&A for information on the
requirements of such accounting standard. The Corporation’s
U.S. mainland operations are in a cumulative loss position for
the three-year period ended December 31, 2009. For purposes
of assessing the realization of the deferred tax assets in the U.S.
mainland operations, this cumulative taxable loss position and
the fi nancial results of the continuing business of those operations
outweighed the positive evidence that is objectively verifi able, and
caused management to conclude that it is more likely than not that
the Corporation will not be able to realize the related deferred tax
assets in the future.
Management will continue to reassess the realization of the
deferred tax assets each reporting period.
Refer to Note 30 to the consolidated fi nancial statements for
additional information on income taxes.
Fourth Quarter Results
The Corporation reported a net loss of $213.2 million for the
quarter ended December 31, 2009, compared with a net loss of
$702.9 for the same quarter of 2008. The Corporation’s continuing
operations reported a net loss of $213.2 million for the quarter
ended December 31, 2009, compared with a net loss of $627.7
million for the same quarter of 2008.
Net interest income for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $269.3
million, compared with $288.9 million for the fourth quarter of
2008. The decrease in net interest income was primarily due to
a decline of $3.0 billion in average earning assets, principally
loans, due to the sale of most of the lease fi nancing portfolio, the
downsizing or discontinuance of certain loan origination units in
the U.S. mainland operations and lower loan origination activity
in general due to current market conditions. Also, the reduction
in the average balance of investment securities resulted from the
sale of available-for-sale securities, mostly U.S. agency securities
(FHLB notes), during the fi rst quarter of 2009, as described in
the Net Interest Income of this MD&A. The Corporation’s deposit
volume and borrowings also decreased, which was associated with
deleverage driven by the reduction in the earning assets they fund.
Also, contributing to the reduction in net interest income was the
decrease of the federal funds target rate by the Fed in December
2008. The reduction in short-term market rates impacted the
yield of several of the Corporation’s earning assets during that
period, including the yield on commercial and construction loans
with fl oating or adjustable rates and fl oating rate collateralized
mortgage obligations, as well as the yield of newly originated
loans in a declining interest rate environment. On the positive
side, the decrease in rates contributed to a reduction in the cost of
interest-bearing deposits and short-term borrowings. Other factors
impacting negatively the Corporation’s net interest income for the
quarter ended December 31, 2009 when compared with the same
quarter in 2008 were the increase in non-performing loans, the
exchange of Series C preferred stock for trust preferred securities
and the increase in the cost of $350 million in term notes due to
credit rating downgrades in 2009. Offsetting this negative variance
was the reduction in interest expense from the exchange of the
Corporation’s trust preferred securities for common stock.
The provision for loan losses totaled $352.8 million or 118%
of net charge-offs for the quarter ended December 31, 2009,
compared with $388.8 million or 174% of net charge-offs for the
fourth quarter of 2008. The decrease in the provision for loan losses
for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, compared with the same
quarter in the previous year, was the result of higher increases in
reserves during the fourth quarter of 2008. The provision for loan
losses for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, when compared
with the same quarter in 2008, refl ects higher net charge-offs by
$75.3 million, mainly in construction loans by $29.7 million,
commercial loans by $28.7 million, consumer loans by $9.3
million, and mortgage loans by $8.1 million. The U.S. mainland
commercial lending segments which continue to report higher
net charge-offs as a result of depressed economic conditions were
primarily small businesses and commercial real estate. The losses
in the construction loans sector are mainly related to residential
development projects. Furthermore, consumer loans net charge-
offs rose principally due to higher losses on home equity lines of
credit and closed-end second mortgages of the Corporation’s U.S.
mainland operations. The deterioration in the delinquency profi le
and the declines in property values have negatively impacted
charge-offs.
Non-interest income totaled $175.9 million for the quarter
ended December 31, 2009, compared with $141.5 million for
the same quarter in 2008. The results for the fourth quarter of
2008 included the aforementioned lower of cost or fair value
adjustment of $16.1 million related to the reclassifi cation of
loans from the equipment lease fi nancing portfolio of the U.S.
mainland operations into loans held-for-sale. Also, non-interest
income for the fourth quarter of 2008 was reduced by impairment
losses on investments accounted for under the equity method
that were recorded in the holding companies, which amounted to
approximately $26.9 million. Having a negative impact on non-
interest income for the fourth quarter of 2009 when compared to
the same quarter in 2008 were lower mortgage servicing fees, net
of fair value adjustments, by approximately $15.4 million.
Operating expenses totaled $298.8 million for the quarter
ended December 31, 2009, compared with $360.2 million
for the similar quarter in the previous year. The decrease in
operating expenses was principally due to lower personnel costs
and net occupancy expenses by $27.7 million and $8.9 million,
respectively, principally due to downsizing of the U.S. mainland
operations. Operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2008
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included $41.7 million in costs related to the BPNA and E-LOAN
restructuring plans launched in the fourth quarter of 2008,
which included $13.5 million in impairment losses on long-lived
assets and $10.9 million of the partial impairment of E-LOAN’s
trademark. This fi gure compares to restructuring costs at BPNA
reportable segment of $2.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Income tax expense from continuing operations amounted to
$6.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, compared
with an income tax expense of $309.1 million for the same quarter
of 2008. The variance was primarily due to the recognition,
during the fourth quarter of 2008, of a valuation allowance on
the Corporation’s deferred tax asset related to the U.S. mainland
operations that had a negative impact on income tax expense.
REPORTABLE SEGMENT RESULTS
The Corporation’s reportable segments for managerial reporting
purposes consist of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, EVERTEC
and Banco Popular North America. A Corporate group has been
defined to support the reportable segments. For managerial
reporting purposes, the costs incurred by the Corporate group are
not allocated to the reportable segments. For a description of the
Corporation’s reportable segments, including additional fi nancial
information and the underlying management accounting process,
refer to Note 39 to the consolidated fi nancial statements.
The Corporate group had a net loss of $44.2 million in 2009,
compared with a net loss of $435.4 million in 2008. The reduction
in the net loss for 2009 when compared with 2008 was principally
due to lower income tax expense by $321.9 million in 2009. The
Corporate group’s fi nancial results for the year ended December
31, 2008 included an unfavorable impact to income taxes due to
an allocation (for segment reporting purposes) of $357.4 million of
the $861 million valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets of
the U.S. mainland operations to Popular North America (“PNA”),
holding company of the U.S. operations. PNA fi les a consolidated
tax return for its operations.
For segment reporting purposes, the impact of recording the
valuation allowance on deferred tax assets of the U.S. operations
was assigned to each legal entity within PNA (including PNA
holding company as an entity) based on each entity’s net deferred
tax asset at December 31, 2008, except for PFH. The impact of
recording the valuation allowance at PFH was allocated among
continuing and discontinued operations. The portion attributed to
the continuing operations was based on PFH’s net deferred tax asset
balance at January 1, 2008. The valuation allowance on deferred
taxes as it relates to the operating losses of PFH for the year 2008
was assigned to the discontinued operations.
The tax impact in results of operations for PFH attributed to
the recording of the valuation allowance assigned to continuing
operations was included as part of the Corporate group for segment
reporting purposes since it does not relate to any of the legal entities
of the BPNA reportable segment. PFH is no longer considered a
reportable segment.
Also contributing to the reduced net loss in 2009, compared
with the previous year in the Corporate group, was the $80.3
million gain on early extinguishment of debt related to the
aforementioned exchange of trust preferred securities for common
stock. Also, impacting the results of the Corporate group was
higher net interest expense by approximately $49.1 million,
mainly due to additional interest expense on long-term debt as
a result of the exchange of the $935 million of the Corporation’s
Series C preferred stock for $935 million of newly issued trust
preferred securities, and a higher cost on senior debt due to rate
increases resulting from downgrades on Popular’s unsecured
senior debt ratings, partially offset by lower interest expense on
the extinguished junior subordinated debentures.
The Corporate group had a net loss of $435.4 million in 2008,
compared with net income of $41.8 million in 2007. As indicated
previously, the Corporate group’s fi nancial results for the year ended
December 31, 2008 included the unfavorable impact to income
taxes resulting from the allocation (for segment reporting purposes)
of the valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets of the U.S.
mainland operations. The Corporate group recorded non-interest
losses amounting to $32.6 million for the year ended December 31,
2008, compared to non-interest income of $118.0 million in the
previous year. In 2008, the Corporation’s holding companies within
the Corporate group realized other-than-temporary impairment
losses on investment securities available-for-sale and investments
accounted under the equity method of $36.0 million, compared
to gains of $118.7 million on the sale of equity securities in 2007.
Highlights on the earnings results for the reportable segments
are discussed below.
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
The Banco Popular de Puerto Rico reportable segment reported net
income of $170.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2009,
compared with $239.1 million for 2008 and $327.3 million for
2007. The challenging Puerto Rico economy, now in its fourth year
of recession, continued pressuring credit quality and profi tability
at this reportable segment. Deteriorating credit quality trends
in the commercial and construction loan portfolios led to an
increase in credit costs and higher levels of non-performing loans.
Although management expects weakness in the Puerto Rico sector
to persist during 2010, they will continue to work towards further
strengthening its main market, Puerto Rico. BPPR’s franchise
continues to be strong.
The main factors that contributed to the variance in the fi nancial
results for 2009, compared with the previous year, included the
following:
• lower net interest income by $92.2 million, or 10%,
primarily due to a reduction in the yield of earning assets,
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principally commercial and construction loans. This decline
can be attributed to two main factors: (1) the reduction in
rates by the Fed as described in the Net Interest Income
section of this MD&A and (2) an increase in non-performing
loans. Also, the BPPR reportable segment experienced a
decrease in the yield of investment securities and federal
funds sold. Partially offsetting this unfavorable impact to
net interest income was a reduction in the average cost of
funds, driven by a reduction in the cost of deposits and
short-term borrowings due to the decrease in rates by
the Fed and management’s actions to lower the rates paid
on certain deposits. Also, the unfavorable variance in net
interest income was associated with a decline in the average
volume of investment securities and in the loan portfolio,
in part due to the slowdown of loan origination activity and
increased levels of loan charge-offs. This negative impact
from the reduction in the average volume of earning assets
was partially offset by a reduction in the average volume of
short-term borrowings, brokered deposits and public fund
deposits. Despite a reduction in average loans for the BPPR
reportable segment of $758 million when comparing 2009
with 2008, and a signifi cant increase in non-performing
loans from $781 million at the end of 2008 to $1.5 billion
at the end of 2009, the reportable segment’s net interest
margin was 3.80% for 2009, compared with 3.94% for the
previous year;
• higher provision for loan losses by $104.5 million, or
20%, primarily related to the construction and commercial
loan portfolios. The BPPR reportable segment experienced
an increase of $160.5 million in net charge-offs for the
year ended December 31, 2009 compared with 2008,
principally associated with an increase in construction
loan net charge-offs by $131.8 million, mainly related to
residential development projects. At December 31, 2009,
there were $1.0 billion of loans individually evaluated for
impairment in the BPPR reportable segment with a related
allowance for loan losses of $190 million, compared with
$639 million and $137 million, respectively, at December
31, 2008. Non-performing loans in this reportable segment
totaled $1.5 billion at December 31, 2009, compared with
$781 million at December 31, 2008. The increases in non-
performing loans were mostly refl ected in construction loans
by $389 million, commercial loans by $190 million and
mortgage loans by $110 million. The ratio of allowance for
loan losses to loans held-in-portfolio for the BPPR reportable
segment was 4.36% at December 31, 2009, compared with
3.44% at December 31, 2008. The provision for loan losses
represented 122% of net charge-offs for 2009, compared
with 148% of net charge-offs for 2008. The ratio of net
charge-offs to average loans held-in-portfolio for the BPPR
reportable segment was 3.34% for the year ended December
31, 2009, compared with 2.18% for 2008;
• higher non-interest income by $132.5 million, or 21%,
mainly due to higher gains on the sale and valuation
adjustment of investment securities by $156.8 million,
principally due to the gain on sale of investment securities
by BPPR. Service charges on deposit accounts increased by
$11.9 million, principally for commercial account, overdraft
and ATM fees. Other non-interest income categories
decreased in the aggregate by $36.2 million, which was
mostly the result of higher unfavorable changes in the fair
value of the servicing rights due to factors such as higher
discount rate, delinquency, foreclosure and other economic
assumptions, and lower credit card fees mostly associated
with late payment fees. These unfavorable variances were
partially offset by higher mortgage servicing fees due to a
greater volume of loans serviced for others;
• higher operating expenses by $19.7 million, or 3%, mainly
due to higher FDIC deposit insurance by $38.4 million,
partially offset by lower business promotion, professional
fees, personnel costs, equipment expenses, among others.
Several cost saving efforts were launched during the year
targeting all controllable expenses. Some high impact
initiatives included: (i) decreases in business promotion
expenses, (ii) headcount reductions by attrition, and (iii)
rationalization of technology investments; and
• lower income tax expense by $14.8 million. Refer to
the Income Taxes section of this MD&A for additional
information.
The main factors that contributed to the variance in the fi nancial
results for the Banco Popular de Puerto Rico reportable segment
during the year ended December 31, 2008, when compared to
2007, included:
• higher provision for loan losses by $275.3 million, or 113%,
primarily related to the commercial, construction and
consumer loan portfolios. These three portfolios experienced
higher net charge-offs in 2008 compared to 2007 by $68.6
million, $65.6 million and $22.5 million, respectively. Also,
during 2008, the Corporation increased its specifi c reserves
for loans individually evaluated for impairment. The ratio
of allowance for loan losses to loans held-in-portfolio for
the BPPR reportable segment was 3.44% at December 31,
2008, compared with 2.31% at December 31, 2007;
• higher non-interest income by $135.1 million, or 28%,
mainly due to the $40.9 million gain on the redemption
of Visa stock in 2008 and a $28.3 million gain on the sale
of $2.4 billion in U.S. agency securities during the second
quarter of 2008. Other major contributors to the favorable
variance in non-interest income were an increase in debit
and credit cards fees, higher mortgage servicing fees, higher
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service charges on deposit accounts, and higher trading
account profi t;
• higher operating expenses by $42.3 million, or 6%,
primarily associated with the provision for reserves of
unfunded lending commitments, FDIC deposit insurance,
other real estate expenses, credit card interchange expenses,
collection services, other professional fees, personnel costs,
and net occupancy expenses, among others. These expenses
were partially offset by lower business promotion expenses;
and
• lower income taxes by $92.9 million, or 81%, primarily due
to lower taxable income, an increase in net exempt interest
income due to a lower disallowance of expenses related to
exempt income, higher income subject to a preferential tax
rate on capital gains, and tax benefi ts from the purchase of
tax credits during 2008.
EVERTEC
EVERTEC is the Corporation’s reportable segment dedicated
to processing and technology outsourcing services, servicing
customers in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Central America and
the U.S. mainland. EVERTEC provides support internally to the
Corporation’s subsidiaries, as well as to third parties. EVERTEC’s
main clients include fi nancial institutions, businesses and various
levels of government. EVERTEC continues to strive to develop
a strong presence in the Caribbean and Latin America, leverage
its existing product offering and processing infrastructure to
service new clients and markets, enhance the competitiveness of
its automated teller machine “ATH” network and invest in new
technology developments.
For the year ended December 31, 2009, net income for the
reportable segment of EVERTEC totaled $50.1 million, compared
with $43.6 million for 2008 and $31.3 million for 2007.
The principal factors that contributed to the variance in results
for the year ended December 31, 2009, when compared to the
previous year, included:
• lower non-interest income by $5.1 million, or 2%,
primarily due to lower income derived from Information
Technology (“IT”) consulting services; partially offset by
higher business process outsourcing and higher electronic
transaction processing fees, which are mainly related to
payment services, item processing and point-of-sale (“POS”)
terminals;
• lower operating expenses by $18.1 million, or 9%, primarily
due to lower personnel costs as a result of attrition and
lower incentive compensation, equipment expenses, and
professional fees; and
• higher income tax expense by $6.2 million, or 32%.
Factors that contributed to the variance in the results for 2008,
when compared to 2007, included:
• higher non-interest income by $21.6 million, or 9%,
primarily due to higher transaction processing fees mainly
related to the automated teller machine (“ATM”) network
and point-of-sale (“POS”) terminals, and higher business
process outsourcing. Also, there were higher payment, cash
and item processing fees and information technology (“IT”)
consulting services, among others. Furthermore, there were
gains on sale of securities mostly as a result of a $7.6 million
gain on the redemption of Visa stock held by ATH Costa
Rica during the fi rst quarter of 2008;
• higher operating expenses by $7.5 million, or 4%, primarily
due to higher other operating expenses, professional
fees, personnel costs, and net occupancy expenses.
These variances were offset by lower equipment and
communication expenses; and
• higher income tax expense by $1.9 million, or 11%,
primarily due to higher taxable income.
Banco Popular North America
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the reportable segment
of Banco Popular North America, which includes the operations
of E-LOAN, had a net loss of $725.9 million, compared to a net
loss of $524.8 million for 2008 and a net loss $195.4 million for
2007. E-LOAN’s net loss for the year ended December 31, 2009
amounted to $170.3 million, compared to a net loss of $233.9
million in 2008 and $245.7 million in 2007. As indicated in the
Overview and Restructuring Plans sections of this MD&A, during
2009, the BPNA reportable segment continued its restructuring
efforts to refocus the business, including the consolidation, sale or
downsizing of underperforming branches and lending businesses.
In addition, management integrated certain support and back-
offi ce operations of BPNA into the operations of Puerto Rico to
achieve synergies and reduce costs. Similarly, the operational
and support functions of E-LOAN were transferred to BPNA and
EVERTEC and the loan servicing of E-LOAN’s running-off loan
portfolio was transferred to a third-party provider during 2009.
The main factors that contributed to the variance in results for
the year ended December 31, 2009, when compared with 2008,
included:
• lower net interest income by $36.1 million, or 10%, which
was mainly due to lower average volume of commercial,
mortgage and personal loans driven in part by the branch
actions and the business lending initiatives whereby BPNA
exited certain lines of business and E-LOAN’s operation as a
direct fi rst mortgage lender was discontinued. Average loans
in the BPNA reportable segment declined by $823 million
in 2009 compared with 2008. The negative variance in net
interest income was also due to lower loan yields, partially
offset by lower cost of interest-bearing deposits;
• higher provision for loan losses by $310.0 million, or
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66%, principally as a result of higher general reserve
requirements for commercial loans, construction loans,
U.S. non-conventional residential mortgages and home
equity lines of credit, combined with specifi c reserves
recorded for individually evaluated impaired loans. There
were higher net charge-offs in commercial loans by $93.2
million, mortgage loans by $59.9 million, construction loans
by $57.7 million and consumer loans by $56.0 million. At
December 31, 2009, there were $629 million of individually
evaluated impaired loans in the BPNA reportable segment
with a specifi c allowance for loan losses of $134 million,
compared to $259 million and $58 million, respectively, at
December 31, 2008. The increase in the provision for loan
losses considers inherent losses in the portfolios evidenced
by an increase in non-performing loans in this reportable
segment by $377 million, when compared to December 31,
2008. The ratio of allowance for loan losses to loans held-
in-portfolio for the BPNA reportable segment was 6.98% at
December 31, 2009, compared with 3.42% at December 31,
2008. The provision for loan losses represented 152% of net
charge-offs for 2009, compared with 190% of net charge-offs
for 2008. The ratio of annualized net charge-offs to average
loans held-in-portfolio for the Banco Popular North America
operations was 5.54% for 2009, compared with 2.45% for
the same quarter in 2008;
• lower non-interest income by $110.8 million, or 79%,
mainly due to higher indemnity reserve requirements for
representations and warranties on certain former sales
agreements based on higher volume of claims and loss
experience and lower gains on the sale of loans due to
greater volume of loans sold during 2008 prior to E-LOAN
ceasing to originate loans in late 2008. The indemnity
reserve level approximated $33 million at December 31,
2009, compared with $6 million at December 31, 2008.
The increase was due to a signifi cant rise in the level of
registered and expected disbursements. Although the risk
of loss or default was generally assumed by the investors,
the Corporation is required to make certain representations
relating to borrower creditworthiness, loan documentation,
and collateral, which due to current credit conditions,
have resulted in investors being very aggressive in the
due diligence for claims. During 2009, repurchases or
make-whole events required the Corporation to disburse
approximately $15.8 million related to the indemnity
reserves. Also, the unfavorable variance in non-interest
income refl ects lower gains on the sale of a real estate
property as the 2008 results included $21.1 million on the
sale of a commercial building in New York City and $12.8
million on the sale of 6 Texas branches;
• lower operating expenses by $116.2 million, or 27%. This
variance was principally due to the result of lower personnel
costs by $65.1 million and business promotion expenses by
$16.1 million. Also, 2008 fi nancial results included $10.9
million of impairment on E-LOAN’s trademark. Operating
expenses for the BPNA reportable segment included $41.7
million in restructuring related costs (including severance,
lease cancellations, write-off of capitalized software and
equipment, impairments on other long-lived assets and
intangibles) in 2008, compared with $9.5 million in 2009.
Besides the decrease associated with lower restructuring
costs, the general expense reductions refl ected the combined
impact of the branch actions and the lending business
initiatives plus decreases in all discretionary expending
across the organization. As part of the BPNA restructuring
plan, E-LOAN’s operation as a direct fi rst mortgage lender
was discontinued with all other activities consolidated into
BPNA and EVERTEC. Throughout the implementation
of the restructuring plan, FTEs in the BPNA reportable
segment have decreased from 2,101 in December 2008 to
approximately 1,409 in December 2009; and
• income tax benefi t of $24.9 million in 2009, compared with
income tax expense of $114.7 million in 2008. Income tax
expense for 2008 included the recording of a valuation
allowance on the deferred tax assets. The income tax benefi t
reported for 2009 relates in part to a tax refund as a result
of the 2005 and 2006 net operating loss carrybacks.
The main factors that contributed to the variance in fi nancial
results for 2008 when compared to 2007 for the Banco Popular
North America reportable segment included:
• lower net interest income by $19.1 million, or 5%.
This unfavorable variance was mainly due to lower loan
yields, offset in part by a reduction in the cost of interest
bearing deposits, mainly time deposits and internet-based
deposits gathered through the E-LOAN deposit platform.
Furthermore, BPNA incurred a penalty of $6.9 million on
the cancellation of FHLB advances in December 2008. The
variance due to a lower net interest margin was partially
offset by an increase in the average volume of loans, which
was funded through borrowings;
• higher provision for loan losses by $376.8 million, or 395%,
primarily due to higher net charge-offs, specifi c reserves
for commercial, construction and mortgage loans, as well
as, the impact of the continuing deterioration of the U.S.
residential housing market and the economy in general.
The ratio of allowance for loan losses to loans held-in-
portfolio for the Banco Popular North America reportable
segment was 3.42% at December 31, 2008, compared with
1.26% at December 31, 2007. The provision for loan losses
represented 190% of net charge-offs for 2008, compared
with 168% in 2007. Net charge-offs to average loans held-
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in-portfolio for the Banco Popular North America reportable
segment were 2.45% for the year ended December 31, 2008,
compared with 0.61% in the previous year;
The following table provides fi nancial information for the
discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2009,
2008 and 2007.
• lower non-interest income by $45.0 million, or 24%, mainly
due to lower gains on sale of loans by $62.0 million, as well
as lower revenues derived from escrow closing services and
referral income, all of which were primarily associated to
E-LOAN’s downsizing. This was partially offset by higher
gains on the sale of real estate properties by the U.S. banking
subsidiary, as well as the gain recorded in early 2008 related
to the sale of BPNA’s retail bank branches located in Texas;
• lower operating expenses by $255.6 million, or 37%, mainly
due to the goodwill impairment losses recorded in 2007 by
E-LOAN, as well as a reduction in personnel and business
promotion expenses for 2008 due to the downsizing of
E-LOAN early that year; and
• income tax expense of $114.7 million in 2008, compared
with income tax benefi t of $29.5 million in 2007. This
variance was mainly due to the establishment of the
valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets of the U.S.
mainland continuing operations. The valuation allowance
on deferred tax assets corresponding to the BPNA reportable
segment amounted to $294.5 million at December 31, 2008.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
For fi nancial reporting purposes, the results of the discontinued
operations of PFH are presented as “Assets / Liabilities from
discontinued operations” in the consolidated statements of
condition as of December 31, 2008 and as “Loss from discontinued
operations, net of tax” in the consolidated statements of operations
for all periods presented in this report.
Total assets of the PFH discontinued operations amounted to
$13 million at December 31, 2008 and $3.9 billion at December
31, 2007.
Table - PFH’s Results of Operations
(In millions)
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Non-interest loss, including fair
value adjustments on loans and MSRs
Lower of cost or fair value adjustments
on reclassifi cation of loans to held-for-
sale prior to recharacterization
Gain upon completion of recharacterization
Operating expenses, including reductions
in value of servicing advances and other
2009
$0.9
-
2007
2008
$30.8 $143.7
221.4
19.0
(3.2)
(266.9)
(89.3)
-
-
-
-
(506.2)
416.1
real estate, and restructuring costs
Loss on disposition during the period (a)
10.9
-
213.5
(79.9)
159.1
-
Pre-tax loss from discontinued operations
Income tax expense (benefi t) (b)
($13.2) ($548.5) ($416.2)
(149.2)
14.9
6.8
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
($20.0) ($563.4) ($267.0)
(a) Loss on disposition for 2008 includes the loss associated to the sale of manufactured
housing loans in September 2008, including lower of cost or fair value adjustments at
reclassifi cation from loans held-in-portfolio to loans held-for-sale, and the loss on sale
of assets in November 2008.
(b) Income tax for 2008 included the impact of recording a valuation allowance on
deferred tax assets of $209.0 million.
The following paragraphs provide an overview of PFH’s
principal events impacting the fi nancial results for 2009, 2008
and 2007 and the series of actions that led to the discontinuance
of the PFH operations.
In 2007, PFH began downsizing its operations and shutting
down certain loan origination channels. During that year, the
Corporation executed the “PFH Restructuring and Integration Plan”,
which called for PFH to exit the wholesale subprime mortgage loan
origination business in early 2007 and to shut down the wholesale
broker, retail and call center business divisions. This plan was
substantially completed in 2007 and resulted in restructuring costs
amounting to $14.7 million in that year. In December 2007, PFH
signifi cantly reduced its asset base through the recharacterization
of certain on-balance sheet securitizations as sales that involved
approximately $3.2 billion in unpaid principal balance (“UPB”)
of loans. The net impact of the recharacterization transaction was
a pre-tax loss of $90.1 million. The recharacterization involved a
series of steps, which included (i) amending the provisions of the
related pooling and servicing agreements; (ii) reclassifying the loans
as held-for-sale with the corresponding lower of cost or market
adjustment as of the date of the transfer; (iii) removing from the
Corporation’s books approximately $2.6 billion in mortgage loans
recognized at fair value after reclassifi cation to the held-for-sale
category (UPB of $3.2 billion) and $3.1 billion in related liabilities
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representing secured borrowings; (iv) recognizing assets referred
to as residual interests, which represent the fair value of residual
interest certifi cates that were issued by the securitization trusts and
retained by PFH, and (v) recognizing mortgage servicing rights,
which represent the fair value of PFH’s right to continue to service
the mortgage loans transferred to the securitization trusts. Refer
to the 2008 Annual Report, which is incorporated by reference
in the Corporation’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2008, for further details on the nature of the recharacterization
transaction. Also, refer to Note 3 to the consolidated fi nancial
statements for additional information on the recharacterization
and the PFH Restructuring and Integration Plan.
In early 2008, the Corporation executed the PFH Branch
Network Restructuring Plan. As part of the plan, in March 2008,
the Corporation sold approximately $1.4 billion of consumer
and mortgage loans that were originated through Equity One’s
(a subsidiary of PFH) consumer branch network and recognized
a gain upon sale of approximately $54.5 million. Also, Equity
One closed all consumer service branches, thus exiting PFH’s
consumer fi nance business in early 2008. The PFH Branch Network
Restructuring Plan resulted in restructuring costs amounting to
$17.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. Refer to
Note 3 to the consolidated fi nancial statements for additional
information on this restructuring plan.
During the third and fourth quarters of 2008, the Corporation
executed a series of significant asset sale transactions and
a restructuring plan that led to the discontinuance of the
Corporation’s PFH operations. The discontinuance included sales
of PFH’s loan portfolio, servicing related assets, residual interests
and other real estate assets. Also, the discontinuance included
exiting the loan servicing functions, closing service branches and
other units.
In September 2008, the Corporation sold PFH’s portfolio of
manufactured housing loans with an unpaid principal balance of
approximately $309 million and recognized a loss on disposition
of $53.5 million. In November 2008, PFH consummated a
transaction that involved the sale of approximately $748 million
in assets, which included loans, residual interests and servicing
related assets, and which for the most part were measured at fair
value. The Corporation recognized a loss of approximately $26.4
million related to this disposition. During the third quarter of 2008,
the Corporation recognized fair value adjustments on these assets
held-for-sale of approximately $360 million.
As part of the actions to exit PFH’s business in the later part
of 2008, the Corporation executed the “PFH Discontinuance
Restructuring Plan”. The PFH Discontinuance Restructuring Plan
included the elimination of substantially all employment positions
and termination of contracts with the objective of discontinuing
PFH’s operations.
During the year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, the PFH
Discontinuance Restructuring Plan resulted in charges, on a pre-tax
basis, broken down as follows:
Table - PFH Discontinuance Restructuring Plan
(In millions)
Personnel costs (a)
Professional fees
Other operating expenses
Total restructuring costs
Impairment losses on
long-lived assets (b)
Total
(a) Severance, retention bonuses and other benefi ts
2009 2008
$4.1
$1.1
-
0.1
-
0.2
$4.1
$1.4
-
$1.4
3.9
$8.0
(b) Leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment and prepaid expenses
The PFH Discontinuance Restructuring Plan charges are
included in the line item “Loss from discontinued operations, net
of tax” in the consolidated statements of operations.
In mid-2009, PFH transferred the servicing of the loan portfolio
of its affi liated company E-LOAN to a third-party servicer and
completed the PFH Discontinuance Restructuring Plan. The net
loss for the discontinued operations reported for the year ended
December 31, 2009 included principally personnel costs associated
to severance payments and salaries for employees who serviced the
affi liated loan portfolios, legal expenses and collection services.
Also, the fi nancial results for the discontinued operations in 2009
included costs for lease cancellations.
STATEMENT OF CONDITION ANALYSIS
Assets
Refer to the consolidated fi nancial statements included in this
2009 Annual Report for the Corporation’s consolidated statements
of condition at December 31, 2009 and 2008. Also, refer to the
Statistical Summary 2005-2009 in this MD&A for condensed
statements of condition for the past fi ve years. At December
31, 2009, total assets were $34.7 billion compared with $38.9
billion at December 31, 2008. During 2008, the Corporation
sold substantially all assets of PFH. Total assets at December 31,
2008 included $12.6 million from the discontinued operations.
The decline in total assets from December 31, 2008 to December
31, 2009 was primarily refl ected in the portfolios of investment
securities and loans. The reduction in investment securities was
principally for deleveraging strategies, while the decline in loans
shows a decreasing trend prompted by the economic slowdown,
stricter underwriting standards, high levels of charge-offs and the
reduction of the U.S. mainland operations.
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Investment securities
The following table provides a breakdown of the Corporation’s
investment securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity on
a combined basis at December 31, 2009 and 2008. Also, Notes 7
and 8 to the consolidated fi nancial statements provide additional
information by contractual maturity categories and gross unrealized
gains / losses with respect to the Corporation’s available-for-sale
(“AFS”) and held-to-maturity (“HTM”) investment securities.
Table - AFS and HTM Securities
2009
$56.2
(In millions)
U.S. Treasury securities
Obligations of U.S. government
sponsored entities
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and
political subdivisions 262.8
1,718.0
Collateralized mortgage obligations
3,210.2
Mortgage-backed securities
7.8
Equity securities
4.8
Other
$6,907.7
Total
1,647.9
2008
$502.1
4,808.5
385.7
1,656.0
848.5
10.1
8.3
$8,219.2
The decline in the Corporation’s available-for-sale and held-
to-maturity investment portfolios from December 31, 2008 to
the end of 2009 was mainly associated with sales of securities in
early 2009 and the repayment of maturing securities. As previously
indicated in this MD&A, during the fi rst quarter of 2009, the
Corporation sold $3.4 billion of investment securities available-
for-sale, principally U.S. agency securities (FHLB notes) and U.S.
Treasury securities. From the proceeds received from this sale,
approximately $2.9 billion were later reinvested, primarily in
GNMA mortgage-backed securities. As indicated in the Overview
section of this MD&A, the sale and reinvestment was performed
primarily to strengthen common equity by realizing a gain and
improving the Corporation’s regulatory capital ratios.
The Corporation holds investment securities principally for
liquidity, yield enhancement and interest rate risk management.
The AFS and HTM investment securities portfolio primarily
includes very liquid, high quality debt securities. The vast majority
of these investment securities, or approximately 96%, are rated the
equivalent of AAA by the major rating agencies. The mortgage-
backed securities (“MBS”) and collateralized mortgage obligations
(“CMOs”) are investment grade securities, most of all are rated
AAA by at least one of the three major rating agencies at December
31, 2009. All MBS held by the Corporation and approximately
93% of the CMOs held at December 31, 2009 are guaranteed by
government sponsored entities.
At December 31, 2009, there were investment securities
available-for-sale with a fair value of $1.7 billion in an unrealized
loss position. The unrealized losses on these particular securities
approximated $27.6 million at December 31, 2009 and
corresponded principally to mortgage-backed securities and
collateralized mortgage obligations.
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Management evaluates investment securities for other-than-
temporary (“OTTI”) declines in fair value on a quarterly basis. Once
a decline in value is determined to be other-than-temporary, the
value of a debt security is reduced and a corresponding charge to
earnings is recognized for anticipated credit losses. Also, for equity
securities that are considered other-than-temporarily impaired,
the excess of the security’s carrying value over its fair value at
the evaluation date is accounted for as a loss in the results of
operations. The OTTI analysis requires management to consider
various factors, which include, but are not limited to: (1) the length
of time and the extent to which fair value has been less than the
amortized cost basis, (2) the fi nancial condition of the issuer or
issuers, (3) actual collateral attributes, (4) the payment structure
of the debt security and the likelihood of the issuer being able to
make payments, (5) any rating changes by a rating agency, (6)
adverse conditions specifi cally related to the security, industry, or
a geographic area, and (7) management’s intent to sell the security
or whether it is more likely than not that the Corporation would
be required to sell the security before a forecasted recovery occurs.
At December 31, 2009, management performed its quarterly
analysis of all debt securities in an unrealized loss position to
determine if any securities were other-than-temporarily impaired.
Based on the analyses performed, management concluded that
no material individual debt security was other-than-temporarily
impaired as of such date. At December 31, 2009, the Corporation
does not have the intent to sell debt securities in an unrealized loss
position and it is not more likely than not that the Corporation
will have to sell the investment securities prior to recovery of
their amortized cost basis. Also, management evaluated the
Corporation’s portfolio of equity securities at December 31,
2009. During the twelve-month period ended December 31,
2009, the Corporation recorded $10.9 million in losses on certain
equity securities considered other-than-temporarily impaired.
Management has the intent and ability to hold the investments in
equity securities that are at a loss position at December 31, 2009
for a reasonable period of time for a forecasted recovery of fair
value up to (or beyond) the cost of these investments.
Loan portfolio
A breakdown of the loan portfolio, the principal category of earning
assets, is presented in Table G. Included in Table G are $91 million
of loans held-for-sale at December 31, 2009, compared with $536
million at December 31, 2008.
The decrease of $1.5 billion, or 9%, in the commercial and
construction loan portfolios from December 31, 2008 to December
31, 2009 refl ected the slowdown in origination activity and the
dramatic increase in loan charge-offs as a result of the downturn
in the real estate market, along with a deteriorated economic
environment and credit quality. On a combined basis, commercial
and construction loans net charge-offs amounted to $573 million in
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Table G
Loans Ending Balances (including Loans Held-for-Sale)
(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial
Construction
Lease fi nancing
Mortgage*
Consumer
Total
*Includes residential construction.
2009
$12,666,955
1,724,373
675,629
4,691,145
4,045,807
$23,803,909
As of December 31,
2008
$13,687,060
2,212,813
1,080,810
4,639,464
4,648,784
$26,268,931
2007
$13,685,791
1,941,372
1,164,439
7,434,800
5,684,600
$29,911,002
2006
$13,115,442
1,421,395
1,226,490
11,695,156
5,278,456
$32,736,939
2005
$11,921,908
835,978
1,308,091
12,872,452
4,771,778
$31,710,207
offset by a reduction at the BPNA reportable segment of $225
million since BPNA ceased originating non-conventional mortgage
loans as part of the BPNA Restructuring Plan. Despite the current
challenging real estate market in Puerto Rico, Popular Mortgage is
providing attractive offers to foster sales at real estate development
projects fi nanced by the Corporation.
Other assets
The following table provides a breakdown of the principal
categories that comprise the caption of “Other assets” in the
consolidated statements of condition at December 31, 2009 and
2008.
(In thousands)
2009
2008
Change
Table - Other Assets
Net deferred tax assets
(net of valuation allowance)
Bank-owned life insurance
program
Prepaid FDIC insurance
assessment
Other prepaid expenses
Investments under the equity
method
Derivative assets
Trade receivables from brokers
and counterparties
Others
Total
$363,967
$357,507
$6,460
232,387
224,634
7,753
206,308
130,762
99,772
71,822
-
136,236
206,308
(5,474)
92,412
109,656
7,360
(37,834)
1,104
216,037
$1,322,159
1,686
193,466
$1,115,597
(582)
22,571
$206,562
Refer to the Overview section of this MD&A under the subtopic
of Legislative and Regulatory Developments for details of the FDIC
insurance prepayment for the years 2010 through 2012.
2009. Also, as previously indicated in this MD&A, the Corporation
exited and downsized certain loan origination channels of the U.S.
mainland operations, thus impacting negatively the volume of
loan originations. Refer to Note 10 to the consolidated fi nancial
statements for a detailed composition of loans held-in-portfolio.
The decrease in the consumer loan portfolio from December
31, 2008 to December 31, 2009 by approximately $603 million,
or 13%, was mostly refl ected in personal loans, auto loans and
home equity lines of credit (“HELOCs”). There was a lower
volume of personal and auto loans in the BPPR reportable segment
due to current economic conditions which have impacted the
volume of new loan originations. Also, the run-off of Popular
Finance’s loan portfolio contributed to such decrease. Popular
Finance’s operations were closed in late 2008. Furthermore,
there were reductions in the consumer loan portfolio of BPNA,
including E-LOAN, primarily due to the run-off of its auto loan
portfolio, closed-end second mortgages and HELOCs without any
concentrated lending efforts in these products.
A breakdown of the Corporation’s consumer loan portfolio at
December 31, 2009 and 2008 follows:
(In thousands)
2009
2008
Change
% Change
Table - Consumer Loans
Personal
Credit cards
Auto
Home equity
lines of credit
Other
Total
$1,620,227
1,136,691
592,729
$1,911,958
1,148,631
766,999
($291,731)
(11,940)
(174,270)
(15%)
(1)
(23)
463,596
232,564
572,917
248,279
(109,321)
(15,715)
(19)
(6)
$4,045,807
$4,648,784
($602,977)
(13%)
The decline in the lease fi nancing portfolio from December 31,
2008 to December 31, 2009 of $405 million was primarily the
result of a substantial sale of the lease fi nancing portfolio of the
BPNA reportable segment during early 2009.
The mortgage loan portfolio at December 31, 2009 increased
$52 million from December 31, 2008. The BPPR reportable
segment showed an increase of $277 million, and was partially
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Table H
Deposits Ending Balances
(Dollars in thousands)
Demand deposits*
Savings, NOW and
money market deposits
Time deposits
Total
As of December 31,
2009
$5,066,282
2008
$4,849,387
2007
$5,115,875
2006
$4,910,848
2005
$4,415,972
9,635,347
11,223,265
$25,924,894
9,554,866
13,145,952
$27,550,205
9,804,605
13,413,998
$28,334,478
9,200,732
10,326,751
$24,438,331
8,800,047
9,421,986
$22,638,005
*Includes interest and non-interest bearing demand deposits.
Deposits and Borrowings
The composition of the Corporation’s fi nancing to total assets at
December 31, 2009 and 2008 was as follows:
Table - Financing to Total Assets
(Dollars in millions)
2009
% increase (decrease) % of total assets
2008
from 2008 to 2009
2009
2008
Non-interest bearing
deposits
Interest bearing core
deposits
Other interest bearing
deposits
Federal funds and
repurchase agreements
Other short-term
borrowings
Notes payable
Others
Stockholders’ equity
$4,495
$4,294
4.7%
13.0%
11.1%
14,983
15,647
(4.2)
43.1
40.2
6,447
7,609
(15.3)
18.6
19.6
2,633
3,552
(25.9)
7
2,649
983
2,539
5
3,387
1,121
3,268
40.0
(21.8)
(12.3)
(22.3)
7.6
-
7.6
2.8
7.3
9.1
-
8.7
2.9
8.4
Deposits
The Corporation’s deposits by categories for 2009 and previous
years are presented in Table H. Total deposits amounted to $25.9
billion at December 31, 2009, a decrease of $1.6 billion, or 6%,
from the end of 2008. The increase in demand deposits was
principally in commercial accounts, while the reduction in time
deposits was mainly in retail certifi cates of deposit, particularly
at the BPNA reportable segment, and lower brokered certifi cates
of deposit due to lower reliance by management on that funding
source, mainly in the BPPR reportable segment.
The decrease in deposits from December 31, 2008 to December
31, 2009 was the result of a combination of factors, which included
lower brokered deposits, which declined from $3.1 billion at
December 31, 2008 to $2.7 billion at the same date in 2009, and
the impact of the closure and sale of branches in the U.S. mainland
operations. In October 2009, the Corporation sold six New Jersey
bank branches with approximately $225 million in deposits. In
addition, there were reduced levels of deposits gathered through
E-LOAN’s internet platform, in part infl uenced by the effect of a
gradual reduction in the pricing of these deposits.
Borrowings
At December 31, 2009, borrowed funds amounted to $5.3
billion, compared to $6.9 billion at December 31, 2008. Refer to
Notes 17, 18 and 19 to the consolidated fi nancial statements for
detailed information on the Corporation’s borrowings as of such
dates. Also, refer to the Liquidity Risk section in this MD&A for
additional information on the Corporation’s funding sources at
December 31, 2009.
The decline in borrowings from December 31, 2008 to
December 31, 2009 was directly related to the maturity of
unsecured senior term notes of Popular North America during
2009, which had been used to fund the Corporation’s U.S.
mainland operations. Term notes classified as notes payable
declined by $803 million from the end of 2008 to the same date
in 2009. Assets sold under agreements to repurchase at December
31, 2009 presented a reduction of $774 million when compared
with December 31, 2008. This decline was associated in part to
lower fi nancing needs as a result of a lower volume of investment
securities due to deleveraging.
In August 2009, the Corporation issued junior subordinated
debentures with an aggregate liquidation amount of $936 million as
part of the exchange agreement with the U.S. Treasury. At December
31, 2009, the outstanding balance of these debentures was $424
million since it is reported net of a discount amounting to $512
million. The discount resulted from the recording of the debentures
at fair value because of the accounting treatment of the exchange.
The aforementioned increase in junior subordinated debentures
was partially offset by the reduction in previously outstanding
junior subordinated debentures of $410 million, associated with
the exchange of trust preferred securities for common stock. Refer
to a subsequent section titled Exchange Offers in this MD&A for
detailed information on these exchange transactions.
Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders’ equity totaled $2.5 billion at December 31, 2009,
compared with $3.3 billion at December 31, 2008. Refer to the
consolidated statements of condition and of stockholders’ equity
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included in the audited fi nancial statements that are part of
the 2009 Annual Report for information on the composition of
stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2009 and 2008. Also, the
disclosures of accumulated other comprehensive loss, an integral
component of stockholders’ equity, are included in the consolidated
statements of comprehensive (loss) income.
The decrease in stockholders’ equity from the end of 2008 to
the end of 2009 was principally the result of the net loss of $573.9
million recorded during the year ended December 31, 2009.
Also, refer to the subsequent section titled Exchange Offers in
this MD&A for three signifi cant transactions that occurred during
2009 that had an impact on various categories of stockholders’
equity, including a reduction in preferred stock and an increase in
common stockholders’ equity. The objective of the exchange offer
was to boost common equity as further explained in the Regulatory
Capital section of this MD&A.
In June 2009, management announced the suspension of
dividends on the Corporation’s common stock and Series A and B
preferred stock. Dividends declared on common stock amounted
to $5.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared
with $134.9 million in the previous year. Dividends paid on the
Series A and B preferred stock totaled $22.5 million in 2009,
compared with $31.4 million in 2008.
On May 1, 2009, the stockholders of the Corporation approved
an amendment to the Corporation’s Certifi cate of Incorporation to
increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from
470,000,000 shares to 700,000,000 shares. The stockholders also
approved a decrease in the par value of the common stock of the
Corporation from $6 per share to $0.01 per share. The decrease
in the par value of the Corporation’s common stock had no effect
on the total dollar value of the Corporation’s stockholders’ equity.
During 2009, the Corporation transferred an amount equal to
the product of the number of shares issued and outstanding and
$5.99 (the difference between the old and new par values), from
the common stock account to surplus (additional paid-in capital).
As a result of ongoing challenging recessionary conditions,
credit losses have reduced the Corporation’s tangible common
equity. Given the focus on tangible common equity by regulatory
authorities, rating agencies and the market, the Corporation
may be required to raise additional capital through the issuance
of additional common stock in future periods to replace that
common equity. As previously indicated, the Corporation issued
more than 357 million shares of common stock in the exchange
offer that was conducted in the third quarter of 2009, which left
the Corporation with only a limited number of authorized and
unreserved shares of common stock to issue in the future. As a
result, the Corporation needs to obtain stockholder approval to
increase the amount of authorized capital stock if the Corporation
intends to issue signifi cant amounts of common stock in the future.
Included within surplus in stockholders’ equity at December
31, 2009 was $402 million corresponding to a statutory reserve
fund applicable exclusively to Puerto Rico banking institutions.
This statutory reserve fund totaled $392 million at December
31, 2008. The Banking Act of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
requires that a minimum of 10% of BPPR’s net income for the year
be transferred to a statutory reserve account until such statutory
reserve equals the total of paid-in capital on common and preferred
stock. During 2009, $10 million was transferred to the statutory
reserve. Any losses incurred by a bank must fi rst be charged to
retained earnings and then to the reserve fund. Amounts credited
to the reserve fund may not be used to pay dividends without
the prior consent of the Puerto Rico’s Commissioner of Financial
Institutions. The failure to maintain suffi cient statutory reserves
would preclude BPPR from paying dividends. At December 31,
2009 and 2008, BPPR was in compliance with the statutory reserve
requirement.
The average tangible equity amounted to $2.2 billion for the
period ended December 31, 2009, compared to $2.7 billion at
December 31, 2008. Total tangible equity was $1.9 billion at
December 31, 2009, compared with $2.6 billion at December 31,
2008. The average tangible equity to average tangible assets ratio
was 6.12% at December 31, 2009 and 6.64% at December 31,
2008. Tangible equity consists of total stockholders’ equity less
goodwill and other intangibles.
EXCHANGE OFFERS
In June 2009, the Corporation commenced an offer to issue shares
of its common stock in exchange for its Series A preferred stock
and Series B preferred stock and for trust preferred securities
(also referred to as capital securities). On August 25, 2009, the
Corporation completed the settlement of the exchange offer. During
the third quarter of 2009, the Corporation issued 357,510,076 new
shares of common stock in exchange for its Series A and Series B
preferred stock and trust preferred securities, which resulted in
a total increase in common stockholders’ equity of $923 million.
This increase included newly issued common stock and surplus of
$612 million and a favorable impact to accumulated defi cit of $311
million, including $80.3 million in gains on the extinguishment of
junior subordinated debentures that relate to the trust preferred
securities. Preferred stock refl ected a reduction as a result of the
exchange of Series A and B preferred stock for shares of common
stock of $537 million.
In December 2008, the Corporation received $935 million from
the United States Department of the Treasury (“U.S. Treasury”)
as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”) Capital
Purchase Program in exchange for the Corporation’s Class C
preferred stock and warrants on common stock. In August 2009,
the Corporation exchanged newly issued trust preferred securities
for the shares of Series C Preferred Stock that were held by the
U.S. Treasury. The reduction in total stockholders’ equity related
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to the U.S. Treasury exchange transaction at the exchange date was
approximately $416 million, which was principally impacted by
the reduction of $935 million of aggregate liquidation preference
value of the Series C preferred stock, partially offset by the $519
million discount on the junior subordinated debentures.
The following sections provide further information on the
exchange transactions described above. Also, refer to Note 21 to
the consolidated fi nancial statements for detailed information on
the exchange ratios, relevant price per share and fair value per
share used for the exchange computations and accounting impact.
Exchange of preferred stock for common stock
The exchange by holders of shares of the Series A and B non-
cumulative preferred stock for shares of common stock resulted
in the extinguishment of such shares of preferred stock and an
issuance of shares of common stock during 2009. The fi nancial
impact at the exchange date of this particular transaction was
mainly as follows: (i) reduction in preferred stock by $537 million,
which represented the liquidation value of the shares of Series A
and B preferred stock; (ii) increase in common stock and surplus
by $294 million, which represented the fair value of the common
stock issued (the Corporation recorded the par amount of the
shares issued as common stock based on $0.01 per common share);
(iii) decrease in accumulated defi cit of $230.4 million, which
represented the excess of the carrying amount of the shares of
preferred stock over the fair value of the shares of common stock;
and (iv) recording of issuance costs. The decrease in accumulated
defi cit was also considered as an increase in income (loss) for
per common share (“EPS”) computations. Refer to the Overview
section of this MD&A and Note 24 to the consolidated fi nancial
statements for a reconciliation of EPS.
The decrease in total stockholders’ equity related to the
exchange of shares of preferred stock for shares of common stock
was approximately $4 million, net of issuance costs.
As previously indicated, the Corporation suspended dividends
on the Corporation’s common and preferred stock during 2009.
Common stock issued in connection with early extinguishment
of debt (exchange of trust preferred securities for common
stock)
As indicated previously, in August 2009, the Corporation
exchanged trust preferred securities issued by different trusts
for shares of common stock of the Corporation. The trust
preferred securities were delivered to the trusts in return for the
junior subordinated debentures (recorded as notes payable in
the Corporation’s fi nancial statements) that had been issued by
the Corporation to the trusts in the past. This transaction was
accounted for as an early extinguishment of debt.
The major fi nancial impact of this debt extinguishment at the
date of its occurrence was as follows: (i) the carrying value of
the junior subordinated debentures (notes payable) was reduced
and common stock and surplus increased in the amount of the
fair value of the common stock issued, which was approximately
$318 million; (ii) the excess of the carrying amount of the junior
subordinated debentures retired over the fair value of the common
stock issued was recorded as a gain on early extinguishment of
debt in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended
December 31, 2009, which amounted to $80.3 million; and (iii)
recording of issuance costs.
The increase in total stockholders’ equity related to the
exchange of trust preferred securities for shares of common stock
at the exchange date was approximately $390 million, net of
issuance costs, and including the aforementioned gain on the early
extinguishment of debt.
The junior subordinated debentures paid interest at rates
ranging from 6.125% to 8.327%. As indicated in the Net Interest
Income section of this MD&A, the extinguishment of the junior
subordinated debentures, in late August 2009, represented a
reduction in interest expense of approximately $11.9 million
for the year ended December 31, 2009 when compared with the
year 2008.
Exchange of preferred stock held by the U.S. Treasury for trust
preferred securities
As previously indicated, in August 2009, the Corporation and
Popular Capital Trust III entered into an exchange agreement with
the U.S. Treasury pursuant to which the U.S. Treasury agreed with
the Corporation that they would exchange all 935,000 shares of
the Corporation’s outstanding Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual
Preferred Stock, Series C, $1,000 liquidation preference per share
(the “Series C Preferred Stock”), owned by the U.S Treasury for
935,000 newly issued trust preferred securities, $1,000 liquidation
amount per capital security. In connection with this exchange, the
trust used the Series C preferred stock, together with the proceeds
of the issuance and sale by the trust to the Corporation of $1
million aggregate liquidation amount of its fi xed rate common
securities, to purchase $936 million aggregate principal amount
of the junior subordinated debentures (notes payable) issued
by the Corporation. The trust preferred securities issued to the
U.S. Treasury have a distribution rate of 5% until, but excluding
December 5, 2013, and 9% thereafter (which is the same as the
dividend rate on the Series C Preferred Stock). The common
securities of the trust, in the amount of $1 million, are held by
the Corporation.
Under the exchange agreement, the Corporation’s agreement
stated that, without the consent of the U.S. Treasury, it would not
increase its dividend rate per share of common stock above that
in effect as of October 14, 2008 ($0.08 per share) or repurchase
shares of its common stock until, in each case, the earlier of
December 5, 2011 or such time as all of the new trust preferred
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securities have been redeemed or transferred by the U.S. Treasury,
remains in effect.
The warrant to purchase 20,932,836 shares of Popular’s
common stock at an exercise price of $6.70 per share that was
initially issued to the U.S Treasury in connection with the issuance
of the Series C preferred stock on December 5, 2008 remains
outstanding without amendment.
The trust preferred securities issued to the U.S. Treasury qualify
as Tier 1 regulatory capital subject to the 25% limitation on Tier
1 capital.
The Corporation paid an exchange fee of $13 million to the
U.S. Treasury in connection with the exchange of outstanding
shares of Series C preferred stock for the new trust preferred
securities. This exchange fee will be amortized through interest
expense using the interest yield method over the estimated life of
the junior subordinated debentures.
This transaction with the U.S. Treasury was accounted for
as an extinguishment of previously issued Series C preferred
stock. The accounting impact of this transaction included the
following: (i) recognition of junior subordinated debentures; (ii)
derecognition of the Series C preferred stock; (iii) recognition of
a $485 million favorable impact to accumulated defi cit resulting
from the excess of (a) the carrying amount of the securities
exchanged (the Series C preferred stock) over (b) the fair value
of the consideration exchanged (the trust preferred securities);
(iv) the reversal of any unamortized discount outstanding on the
Series C preferred stock and (v) recognition of issuance costs. The
reduction in total stockholders’ equity related to the U.S. Treasury
exchange transaction at the exchange date was approximately $416
million, which was principally impacted by the reduction of $935
million of aggregate liquidation preference value of the Series C
preferred stock, partially offset by the $519 million discount on
the junior subordinated debentures described in item (iii) above.
This discount as well as the debt issue costs will be amortized
through interest expense using the interest yield method over
the estimated life of the junior subordinated debentures. During
2009, the Corporation recognized interest expense amounting to
$23.5 million, including $7 million related to the accretion of the
discount on these debentures.
This particular exchange resulted in a favorable impact to
accumulated defi cit at the exchange date of $485.3 million,
which is also considered in the income (loss) per common share
computations. Refer to the Overview section and Note 24 to the
consolidated fi nancial statements for a reconciliation of EPS.
The fair value of the trust preferred securities (junior
subordinated debentures for purposes of the Corporation’s
fi nancial statements) at the date of the exchange agreement was
determined internally using a discounted cash fl ow model. The
main considerations were (1) quarterly interest payment of 5%
until, but excluding December 5, 2013, and 9% thereafter; (2)
assumed maturity date of 30 years, and (3) assumed discount rate
of 16%. The assumed discount rate used for estimating the fair
value was estimated by obtaining the yields at which comparably-
rated issuers were trading in the market and considering the
amount of trust preferred securities issued to the U.S. Treasury
and the credit rating of the Corporation.
REGULATORY CAPITAL
Table I presents the Corporation’s capital adequacy information for
the years 2005 through 2009. Note 25 to the consolidated fi nancial
statements present further information on the Corporation’s
regulatory capital requirements, including the regulatory capital
ratios of its depository institutions, BPPR and BPNA.
To meet minimum, adequately-capitalized regulatory
requirements, an institution must maintain a Tier 1 Capital ratio of
4% and a Total Capital ratio of 8%. A “well-capitalized” institution
must generally maintain capital ratios 200 basis points higher than
the minimum guidelines. The risk-based capital rules have been
further supplemented by a Tier 1 Leverage ratio, defi ned as Tier
1 Capital divided by adjusted quarterly average total assets, after
certain adjustments. “Well-capitalized” bank holding companies
must have a minimum Tier 1 Leverage ratio of 5%. At December
31, 2009, the Corporation’s Tier 1 Capital, Total Capital and Tier
1 Leverage ratios were 9.81%, 11.13% and 7.50%, respectively.
These ratios compare to 10.81%, 12.08% and 8.46%, respectively,
at December 31, 2008. These classify the Corporation as “well-
capitalized” for regulatory purposes, the highest classifi cation at
both December 31, 2009 and 2008. BPPR and BPNA were also
well-capitalized. The Corporation’s regulatory capital ratios for
2009 were negatively impacted by the following principal factors:
(i) net loss for the third consecutive year; (ii) higher disallowance
for total capital inclusion related to the allowance for loan losses,
which is a critical component of the Corporation’s financial
condition that management continued to increase during 2009;
and (iii) an increase in the deferred tax assets disallowed for Tier
1 capital inclusion.
During 2009, the Corporation made capital contributions
amounting to $590 million to its banking subsidiary BPNA to
maintain BPNA’s capital ratios at well-capitalized levels.
Under regulatory capital adequacy guidelines, and other
regulatory requirements, Popular, Inc. and its banking subsidiaries
must meet guidelines that include quantitative measures of assets,
liabilities and certain off-balance sheet items, subject to qualitative
judgments by regulators regarding components, risk weightings
and other factors. If the Corporation and its banking subsidiaries
fail to meet these minimum capital guidelines and other regulatory
requirements, the Corporation’s business and fi nancial condition
will be materially and adversely affected. If the Corporation’s
insured depository institution subsidiaries fail to maintain well-
capitalized status under the regulatory framework, or are deemed
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Table I
Capital Adequacy Data
(In thousands)
Risk-based capital:
Tier I capital
Supplementary (Tier II) capital
Total capital
Risk-weighted assets:
Balance sheet items
Off-balance sheet items
Total risk-weighted assets
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
As of December 31,
$2,563,915
346,527
$2,910,442
$3,272,375
384,975
$3,657,350
$3,361,132
417,132
$3,778,264
$3,727,860
441,591
$4,169,451
$3,540,270
403,355
$3,943,625
$23,182,230
2,964,649
$26,146,879
$26,838,542
3,431,217
$30,269,759
$30,294,418
2,915,345
$33,209,763
$32,519,457
2,623,264
$35,142,721
$29,557,342
2,141,922
$31,699,264
Ratios:
Tier I capital (minimum required - 4.00%)
Total capital (minimum required - 8.00%)
Leverage ratio*
Equity to assets
Tangible equity to assets
Equity to loans
Internal capital generation rate
* All banks are required to have a minimum Tier I leverage ratio of 3% or 4% of adjusted quarterly average assets, depending on the bank’s classifi cation.
10.81%
12.08
8.46
8.21
6.64
12.14
(42.11)
9.81%
11.13
7.50
7.80
6.12
11.48
(21.88)
10.12%
11.38
7.33
8.20
6.64
11.79
(6.61)
10.61%
11.86
8.05
7.75
6.25
11.66
4.48
11.17%
12.44
7.47
7.06
5.86
11.01
10.93
not well-managed under regulatory exam procedures, or if they
experience certain regulatory violations, the Corporation’s status
as a fi nancial holding company and its related eligibility for a
streamlined review process for acquisition proposals, and its ability
to offer certain fi nancial products will be compromised.
In accordance with the Federal Reserve Board capital guidelines,
trust preferred securities represent restricted core capital elements
and qualify as Tier 1 capital, subject to quantitative limits. The
aggregate amount of restricted core capital elements that may be
included in the Tier 1 capital of a banking organization must not
exceed 25% of the sum of all core capital elements (including
cumulative perpetual preferred stock and trust preferred
securities). At December 31, 2009, the Corporation’s restricted
core capital elements exceeded the 25% limitation and, as such, $7
million of the outstanding trust preferred securities were disallowed
as Tier 1 capital. Amounts of restricted core capital elements in
excess of this limit generally may be included in Tier 2 capital,
subject to further limitations. The Federal Reserve Board revised
the quantitative limit which would limit restricted core capital
elements included in the Tier 1 capital of a bank holding company
to 25% of the sum of core capital elements (including restricted
core capital elements), net of goodwill less any associated deferred
tax liability. The new quantitative limits were scheduled to become
effective on March 31, 2009. However, on March 23, 2009, the
Federal Reserve adopted a rule extending the compliance date for
the tighter limits to March 31, 2011 in light of the stressful fi nancial
conditions and the severely constrained ability of bank holding
companies to raise additional capital in the markets.
The Corporation’s Tier 1 common equity to risk-weighted
assets ratio was 6.39% at December 31, 2009, compared with
2.45% at June 30, 2009, which was prior to the execution of
the exchange offers described previously. Tier 1 common equity
increased from $682 million at June 30, 2009 to $1.7 billion at
December 31, 2009.
Ratios calculated based upon Tier 1 common equity have
become a focus of regulators and investors, and management
believes ratios based on Tier 1 common equity assist investors in
analyzing the Corporation’s capital position. In connection with
the Supervisory Capital Assessment Program (“SCAP”), the Federal
Reserve Board began supplementing its assessment of the capital
adequacy of a bank holding company based on a variation of Tier
1 capital, known as Tier 1 common equity.
Because Tier 1 common equity is not formally defi ned by
GAAP or, unlike Tier 1 capital, codifi ed in the federal banking
regulations, this measure is considered to be a non-GAAP fi nancial
measure. Non-GAAP fi nancial measures have inherent limitations,
are not required to be uniformly applied and are not audited.
To mitigate these limitations, the Corporation has procedures in
place to calculate these measures using the appropriate GAAP
or regulatory components. Although these non-GAAP fi nancial
measures are frequently used by stakeholders in the evaluation of
a company, they have limitations as analytical tools, and should
not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for analyses of
results as reported under GAAP.
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The table below reconciles the Corporation’s total common
stockholders’ equity (GAAP) at December 31, 2009 to Tier 1
common equity as defined by the regulations issued by the
Federal Reserve Board, FDIC and other bank regulatory agencies
(non-GAAP).
Table - Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(In thousands)
Common stockholders' equity
Less: Unrealized gains on available for
sale securities, net of tax (1)
Less: Disallowed deferred tax assets (2)
Less: Intangible assets
Goodwill
Other disallowed intangibles
Less: Aggregate adjusted carrying value
of all non-fi nancial equity investments
Add: Pension liability adjustment, net of tax
and accumulated net gains (losses) on
cash fl ow hedges (3)
Total Tier 1 common equity
December 31,
2009
$2,488,657
(91,068)
(179,655)
(604,349)
(18,056)
(2,343)
78,488
$1,671,674
(1) In accordance with regulatory risk-based capital guidelines, Tier 1 capital excludes net
unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities and net unrealized gains on
available-for-sale equity securities with readily determinable fair values. In arriving at Tier
1 capital, institutions are required to deduct net unrealized losses on available-for-sale
equity securities with readily determinable fair values, net of tax.
(2) Approximately $186 million of the Corporation’s $364 million net deferred tax
assets at December 31, 2009, were included without limitation in regulatory capital
pursuant to the risk-based capital guidelines, while approximately $180 million of such
assets at December 31, 2009 exceeded the limitation imposed by these guidelines and,
as “disallowed deferred tax assets,” were deducted in arriving at Tier 1 capital. The
remaining $2 million of the Corporation’s other net deferred tax assets at December 31,
2009 represented primarily the following items (a) the deferred tax effects of unrealized
gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities, which are permitted to be excluded
prior to deriving the amount of net deferred tax assets subject to limitation under the
guidelines; (b) the deferred tax asset corresponding to the pension liability adjustment
recorded as part of accumulated other comprehensive income; and (c) the deferred tax
liability associated with goodwill and other intangibles.
(3) The Federal Reserve Bank has granted interim capital relief for the impact of pension
liability adjustment.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Managing risk is an essential component of the Corporation’s
business. Risk identifi cation and monitoring are key elements
in overall risk management. The Corporation has identifi ed the
following nine principal risks which have been incorporated into
the Corporation’s risk management program:
• Interest Rate Risk (“IRR”) – Interest rate risk is the risk to
earnings or capital arising from changes in interest rates.
The economic perspective focuses on the value of the
Corporation in today's interest rate environment and the
sensitivity of that value to changes in interest rates. Interest
rate risk arises from differences between the timing of rate
changes and the timing of cash fl ows (repricing risk); from
changing rate relationships among different yield curves
affecting bank activities (basis risk); from changing rate
relationships across the spectrum of maturities (yield curve
risk); and from interest related options embedded in bank
products (options risk).
• Market Risk – Potential for loss resulting from changes in
market factors that affect the value of traded instruments or
its volatility in the Corporation’s or in any of its subsidiaries’
portfolio. Market risk arises from market-making, dealing
and position-taking activities in interest rate, foreign
exchange, equity and commodity markets.
• Liquidity Risk – Potential for loss resulting from the
Corporation or its subsidiaries not being able to meet their
obligations when they come due. This could be a result of
market conditions, the ability of the Corporation to liquidate
assets or manage or diversify various funding sources. This
risk also encompasses the possibility that an instrument
cannot be closed out or sold at its economic value, which
might be a result of stress in the market or in a specifi c
security type given its volume and maturity.
• Credit Risk – Potential for default or loss resulting from an
obligor’s failure to meet the terms of any contract with the
Corporation or any of its subsidiaries, or failure otherwise
to perform as agreed. Credit risk arises from all activities
where success depends on counterparty, issuer, or borrower
performance.
• Operational Risk – This risk is the possibility that inadequate
internal controls or procedures, human error, system failure
or fraud can cause losses.
• Compliance Risk and Legal Risk – Potential for loss resulting
from violations of or non-conformance with laws, rules,
regulations, prescribed practices, existing contracts or
ethical standards.
• Strategic Risk – Potential for loss arising from adverse
business decisions or improper implementation of business
decisions. Also, it incorporates how management analyzes
external factors that impact the strategic direction of the
Corporation.
• Reputational Risk – Potential for loss arising from negative
public opinion.
The Corporation’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has
established a Risk Management Committee (“RMC”) to undertake
the responsibilities of overseeing and approving the Corporation’s
Risk Management Program.
The RMC will, as an oversight body, monitor and approve
the overall business strategies, policies and procedures to
identify, measure, monitor and control risks while maintaining
the effectiveness and effi ciency of the business and operational
processes. As an approval body, the RMC reviews and approves
the Corporation’s risk management policies and critical processes.
It also reports periodically to the Board about its activities.
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Table J
Common Stock Performance
2009
4th quarter
3rd quarter
2nd quarter
1st quarter
2008
4th quarter
3rd quarter
2nd quarter
1st quarter
2007
4th quarter
3rd quarter
2nd quarter
1st quarter
2006
4th quarter
3rd quarter
2nd quarter
1st quarter
2005
4th quarter
3rd quarter
2nd quarter
1st quarter
Market Price
Cash
Dividends
Declared
High
Low Per Share
Book
Value
Per
Share
Dividend
Price/ Market/
Payout Dividend
Ratio
Yield *
Earnings
Ratio
Book
Ratio
$3.89
N.M.
2.55%
N.M.
58.10%
$2.80
2.83
3.66
5.52
$ 8.61
11.17
13.06
14.07
$12.51
16.18
17.49
18.94
$19.66
20.12
21.98
21.20
$24.05
27.52
25.65
28.03
$ 2.12
1.04
2.19
1.47
$ 4.90
5.12
6.59
8.90
$ 8.65
11.38
15.82
15.82
$17.23
17.41
18.53
19.54
$20.10
24.22
22.94
23.80
$0.00
0.00
0.00
0.02
$0.08
0.08
0.16
0.16
$0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
$0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
$0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
6.33
N.M.
6.17
N.M.
81.52
12.12
N.M.
4.38
(39.26x)
87.46
12.32
51.02%
3.26
14.48
145.70
11.82
32.31
2.60
10.68
178.93
* Based on the average high and low market price for the four quarters.
N.M. - Not meaningful.
The Board and RMC have delegated to the Corporation’s
management the implementation of the risk management processes.
This implementation is split into two separate but coordinated
efforts that include (i) business and / or operational units who
identify, manage and control the risks resulting from their activities,
and (ii) a Risk Management Group (“RMG”). In general, the RMG
is mandated with responsibilities such as assessing and reporting
to the Corporation’s management and RMC the risk positions
of the Corporation, developing and implementing mechanisms,
policies and procedures to identify, measure and monitor risks,
and monitoring and testing the adequacy of the Corporation’s
policies, strategies and guidelines. The RMG is responsible for
the overall coordination of risk management efforts throughout
the Corporation and is composed of four reporting divisions
(i) Credit Risk Management, (ii) Compliance, (iii) Operational
Risk Management, and (iv) Auditing Division. Additionally, a
Market Risk Manager was appointed during 2008 to provide an
independent oversight of Treasury’s management of the market,
interest and liquidity risks, and to evaluate the adequacy of policies
and procedures to address and limit such risks.
Moreover, management oversight of the Corporation’s risk-
taking and risk management activities is conducted through
management committees:
• CRESCO (Credit Strategy Committee) – Manages the
Corporation’s overall credit exposure and approves credit
policies, standards and guidelines that defi ne, quantify, and
monitor credit risk. Through this committee, management
reviews asset quality ratios, trends and forecasts, problem
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loans, establishes the provision for loan losses and assesses
the methodology and adequacy of the allowance for loan
losses on a quarterly basis.
• ALCO (Asset / Liability Management Committee) – Oversees
and approves the policies and processes designed to ensure
sound market risk and balance sheet strategies, including the
interest rate, liquidity, investment and trading policies. Also,
the ALCO monitors the capital position of the Corporation
and is briefed on strategies to maintain capital at adequate
levels.
• ORCO (Operational Risk Committee) – Monitors operational
risk management activities to ensure the development
and consistent application of operational risk policies,
processes and procedures that measure, limit and manage
the Corporation’s operational risks while maintaining the
effectiveness and effi ciency of the operating and businesses’
processes.
There are other management committees such as the Fair
Lending and the BSA / Anti-Money Laundering Committees that
provide oversight of specifi c business risks.
Market / Interest Rate Risk
The financial results and capital levels of Popular, Inc. are
constantly exposed to market, interest rate and liquidity risks.
The ALCO and the Corporate Finance Group are responsible for
planning and executing the Corporation’s market, interest rate risk,
funding activities and strategy, and for implementing the policies
and procedures approved by the RMC. In addition, a Market Risk
Manager, who is part of the risk management group, has been
appointed to enhance and strengthen controls surrounding interest,
liquidity, and market risks, and independently monitor and
report adherence with established policies. The ALCO meets on a
monthly basis and reviews various asset and liability sensitivities,
ratios and portfolio information, including but not limited to, the
Corporation’s liquidity positions, projected sources and uses of
funds, interest rate risk positions and economic conditions.
During 2009, the capital and credit markets continued to
experience volatility and disruption, although corporate credit
spreads declined considerably as general credit market conditions
improved due in part to aggressive government intervention to
supply liquidity and confi dence to the markets. The economic
recession accelerated in late 2008 and continued to deepen into
the fi rst half of 2009 but, based on the recent economic indicators,
it appears that it has ended and the U.S. economy is expected to
expand moderately in 2010. Nevertheless, Puerto Rico’s economy,
however, continues in a recession for its fourth consecutive year.
In general, during 2009, consumers experienced higher levels of
stress as a result of higher unemployment levels as well as further
declines in home prices, and businesses further reducing spending.
Market instability has led many lenders and institutional investors
to reduce or cease providing funding to borrowers, including
other fi nancial institutions. The market turmoil and tightening of
credit have led to an increased level of commercial and consumer
delinquencies, lack of consumer confi dence, increased market
volatility and widespread reduction of business activity in general.
A material rebound in economic activity in P.R. is not expected
for 2010.
Financial services institutions are interrelated as a result
of trading, clearing, counterparty, or other relationships. The
Corporation has exposures to many different industries and
counterparties, and management routinely executes transactions
with counterparties in the fi nancial services industry, including
brokers and dealers, commercial banks, and other institutional
clients. Many of these transactions expose the Corporation to credit
risk in the event of default of the Corporation’s counterparty or
client. In addition, the Corporation’s credit risk may be exacerbated
when the collateral held by it cannot be realized or is liquidated
at prices not suffi cient to recover the full amount of the loan or
derivative exposures. There is no assurance that any such losses
would not materially and adversely affect the Corporation’s results
of operations.
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, which
infl uences interest rates, lowered interbank borrowing rates during
the year ended December 31, 2008 between 400 and 425 basis
points, and, as indicated in the Net Interest Income section of this
MD&A, remained at similar low levels during 2009.
The continued weakness in the overall economy and recent
and proposed regulatory changes, some of which are described in
the Overview section of this MD&A, may continue to affect many
of the markets in which the Corporation does business and may
adversely impact its fi nancial results for 2010. Although the U.S.
is expected to expand modestly during the year, the P.R. economy
may continue to contract for a longer period.
Interest Rate Risk
Management considers IRR a potentially predominant risk in
terms of its potential impact on profi tability or market value.
As previously indicated, the Corporation is subject to various
categories of IRR, including repricing, basis, yield curve and
options risks. In addition, interest rates may have an indirect
impact on loan demand, loan origination volume, the value of the
Corporation’s investment securities holdings, gains and losses on
sales of securities and loans, the value of mortgage servicing rights,
and other sources of earnings. In limiting IRR to an acceptable
level, management may alter the mix of fl oating and fi xed rate
assets and liabilities, change pricing schedules, adjust maturities
through sales and purchases of investment securities, and enter
into derivative contracts, among other alternatives.
IRR management is an active process that encompasses
monitoring loan and deposit fl ows complemented by investment
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and funding activities. Effective management of IRR begins with
understanding the dynamic characteristics of assets and liabilities
and determining the appropriate rate risk position given line of
business forecasts, management objectives, market expectations
and policy constraints.
by $103.2 million. These scenarios were compared against the
Corporation’s unchanged interest rates forecast. Given the fact
that at December 31, 2009 some market interest rates were close
to zero, management has focused on measuring the risk on net
interest income in rising rate scenarios.
The Corporation’s ALCO utilizes various tools for the
management of IRR, including simulation modeling and static
gap analysis for measuring short-term IRR. Economic value of
equity (“EVE”) sensitivities analysis is used to monitor the level
of long-term IRR assumed. The three methodologies complement
each other and are used jointly to assist in the assessment of the
Corporation’s IRR.
Net interest income simulation analysis performed by legal
entity and on a consolidated basis is a tool used by the Corporation
in estimating the potential change in net interest income resulting
from hypothetical changes in interest rates. Sensitivity analysis is
calculated using a simulation model which incorporates actual
balance sheet fi gures detailed by maturity and interest yields or
costs. It also incorporates assumptions on balance sheet growth
and expected changes in its composition, estimated prepayments
in accordance with projected interest rates, pricing and maturity
expectations on new volumes and other non-interest related data.
It is a dynamic process, emphasizing future performance under
diverse economic conditions.
Management assesses IRR using various interest rate scenarios
that differ in direction of interest rate changes, the degree of change
over time, the speed of change and the projected shape of the yield
curve. For example, the types of interest rate scenarios processed
during the year included most likely economic scenarios, fl at
rates, yield curve twists, +/- 200 and + 400 basis points parallel
ramps and +/- 200 basis points parallel shocks. Management also
performs analyses to isolate and measure basis and yield curve
risk exposures, and prepayment risk. The asset and liability
management group also performs validation procedures on various
assumptions used as part of the sensitivity analysis as well as
validations of results on a monthly basis. Due to the importance
of critical assumptions in measuring market risk, the risk models
incorporate third-party developed data for critical assumptions
such as prepayment speeds on mortgage loans and mortgage-
backed securities, estimates on the duration of the Corporation’s
deposits and interest rate scenarios.
The Corporation runs net interest income simulations under
interest rate scenarios in which the yield curve is assumed to
rise and decline gradually by the same amount. The rising rate
scenarios considered in these market risk disclosures refl ect
gradual parallel changes of 200 and 400 basis points during
the twelve-month period ending December 31, 2010. Under a
200 basis points rising rate scenario, 2010 projected net interest
income increases by $59.8 million, while under a 400 basis points
rising rate scenario, 2010 projected net interest income increases
Simulation analyses are based on many assumptions, including
relative levels of market interest rates, interest rate spreads, loan
prepayments and deposit decay. Thus, they should not be relied
upon as indicative of actual results. Further, the estimates do not
contemplate actions that management could take to respond to
changes in interest rates. By their nature, these forward-looking
computations are only estimates and may be different from what
may actually occur in the future.
Static gap analysis measures the volume of assets and liabilities
maturing or repricing at a future point in time. Static gap reports
stratify all of the Corporation’s assets, liabilities and off-balance
sheet positions according to the instrument’s maturity, repricing
characteristics and optionality, assuming no new business. The
repricing volumes typically include adjustments for anticipated
future asset prepayments and for differences in sensitivity to
market rates. The volume of assets and liabilities repricing during
future periods, particularly within one year, is used as one short-
term indicator of IRR. Depending on the duration and repricing
characteristics, changes in interest rates could either increase or
decrease the level of net interest income. For any given period,
the pricing structure of the assets and liabilities is matched when
an equal amount of such assets and liabilities mature or reprice in
that period. Any mismatch of interest earning assets and interest
bearing liabilities is known as a gap position. A positive gap
denotes asset sensitivity, which means that an increase in interest
rates could have a positive effect on net interest income, while
a decrease in interest rates could have a negative effect on net
interest income. As shown in Table K, at December 31, 2009, the
Corporation’s one-year cumulative positive gap was $3.3 billion,
or 10.15% of total earning assets. These static measurements do
not refl ect the results of any projected activity and are best used
as early indicators of potential interest rate exposures. They do
not incorporate possible action that could be taken to manage the
Corporation’s IRR, nor do they capture the basis risks that might
be included within that cumulative gap, given possible changes in
the spreads between asset rates and the rates used to fund them.
The Corporation uses EVE (economic value of equity) analysis
to estimate the sensitivity of the Corporation’s assets and liabilities
to changes in interest rates. EVE is equal to the estimated present
value of the Corporation’s assets minus the estimated present value
of the liabilities. This sensitivity analysis is a useful tool to measure
long-term IRR because it captures the impact of up or down rate
changes in expected cash fl ows, including principal and interest,
from all future periods.
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EVE is estimated on a monthly basis and shock scenarios
are prepared on a quarterly basis. The shock scenarios consist
of +/- 200 basis points parallel shocks. Minimum EVE ratio
limits, expressed as EVE as a percentage of total assets, have
been established for base case and shock scenarios. In addition,
management has also defi ned limits for the increases / decreases
in EVE resulting from the shock scenarios. At December 31, 2009,
the Corporation was in compliance with these limits.
The Corporation’s loan and investment portfolios are subject
to prepayment risk, which results from the ability of a third-party
to repay debt obligations prior to maturity. At December 31,
2009, net discount associated with loans represented less than
1% of the total loan portfolio, while net premiums associated with
portfolios of AFS and HTM securities approximated 1% of these
investment securities portfolios. Prepayment risk also could have
a signifi cant impact on the duration of mortgage-backed securities
and collateralized mortgage obligations, since prepayments could
shorten the weighted average life of these portfolios. Table L,
which presents the maturity distribution of earning assets, takes
into consideration prepayment assumptions.
Trading
The Corporation’s trading activities are another source of market
risk and are subject to policies and risk guidelines approved by
the Board to manage such risks. The objective of trading activity at
the Corporation is to realize profi ts by buying or selling acceptable
securities based on prudent trading strategies, taking advantage of
expected market direction or volatility, or to hedge some type of
market risk. This is mostly limited to mortgage banking activities.
Popular Securities, the Corporation’s broker-dealer business, also
has as an additional objective of maintaining inventory positions
for customer resale.
Trading positions in the mortgage banking business, which
are mostly agency mortgage-backed securities, are hedged in
the agency “to be announced” (“TBA”) market. In anticipation of
customer demand, the Corporation carries an inventory of capital
market instruments and maintains market liquidity by quoting bid
and offer prices and trading with other market makers and clients.
Positions are also taken in interest rate sensitive instruments,
based on expectations of future market conditions. These activities
constitute the proprietary trading business and are conducted by
the Corporation to provide customers with securities inventory
and liquidity.
Trading instruments are recognized at fair value, with changes
resulting from fl uctuations in market prices, interest rates or
exchange rates reported in current period income. Further
information on the Corporation’s risk management and trading
activities is included in Note 31 to the consolidated fi nancial
statements.
In the opinion of management, the size and composition of the
trading portfolio does not represent a signifi cant source of market
risk for the Corporation.
At December 31, 2009, the trading portfolio of the Corporation
amounted to $462 million and represented 1% of total assets,
compared with $646 million and 2% a year earlier. Mortgage-
backed securities represented 93% of the trading portfolio at the
end of 2009, compared with 92% in 2008. The mortgage-backed
securities are investment grade securities, all of which are rated
AAA by at least one of the three major rating agencies at December
31, 2009. A signifi cant portion of the trading portfolio is hedged
against market risk by positions that offset the risk assumed. This
portfolio was composed of the following at December 31, 2009:
Table - Trading Portfolio
(Dollars in thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities
Collateralized mortgage obligations
U.S. Treasury and agencies
Puerto Rico and U.S. Government obligations
Interest-only strips
Other
Total
*Not on a taxable equivalent basis.
Amount
$431,375
3,955
369
13,427
1,551
11,759
$462,436
Weighted
Average Yield*
5.73%
5.32
3.57
5.52
15.67
6.94
5.79%
The level of market risk assumed by trading activities at some
subsidiaries of the Corporation is subject to limits, such as those
measured by its 7-day value-at-risk (“VAR”) with a confi dence level
of 99%. The VAR measures the maximum estimated loss that may
occur over a 7-day holding period in the course of its risk taking
activities with 99% confi dence. Its purpose is to describe the
amount of capital needed to absorb potential losses from adverse
market volatility. Additionally, inventory position limits for selected
business units are used to manage our exposure to market risk.
At December 31, 2009, the trading portfolio of the Corporation
had a 7-day value at risk (VAR) of approximately $3.4 million,
assuming a confidence level of 99%. There are numerous
assumptions and estimates associated with VAR modeling, and
actual results could differ from these assumptions and estimates.
Backtesting is performed to compare actual results against
maximum estimated losses, in order to evaluate model and
assumptions accuracy.
The Corporation enters into forward contracts to sell mortgage-
backed securities with terms lasting less than three months, which
are accounted for as trading derivatives. These contracts are
recognized at fair value with changes directly reported in current
period income. Refer to the Derivatives section that follows in this
MD&A for additional information. At December 31, 2009, the fair
value of these forward contracts was not signifi cant.
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Non-interest
bearing
funds
$2,395,358
2,395,358
4,495,301
983,866
2,538,817
$8,017,984
Total
$1,002,797
7,534,261
23,803,909
2,395,358
34,736,325
10,206,328
11,223,265
2,632,790
7,326
2,648,632
4,495,301
983,866
2,538,817
$34,736,325
As of December 31, 2009
By Repricing Dates
0-30
days
$977,317
1,008,694
9,000,149
Within
31-90
days
$22,805
319,443
790,820
After
After
three months six months nine months
After
but within
six months nine months
but within
but within
one year
After one
year
$382,370
861,821
$200
352,511
792,033
$100
406,303
716,128
$2,375
5,064,940
11,642,958
10,986,160
1,133,068
1,244,191
1,144,744
1,122,531
16,710,273
1,787,682
1,428,955
27
2,333,056
5
2,413,336
1,494,073
328
742,758
8,418,286
2,811,087
937,557
7,326
46,797
372,015
55,800
115,000
1,152,418
276,595
23,124
302,627
12,629
1,986,860
$4,208,317
$2,981,693
$2,492,265
$1,911,700
$755,715
$14,368,651
6,777,843
(1,848,625)
(1,248,074)
(766,956)
366,816
2,341,622
(5,622,626)
6,777,843
4,929,218
3,681,144
2,914,188
3,281,004
5,622,626
20.96%
15.24%
11.38%
9.01%
10.15%
17.39%
Table K
Interest Rate Sensitivity
(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Money market investments
Investment and trading securities
Loans
Other assets
Total
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity:
Savings, NOW, money market and other
interest bearing demand accounts
Certifi cates of deposits
Federal funds purchased and assets
sold under agreements to repurchase
Other short-term borrowings
Notes payable
Non-interest bearing deposits
Other non-interest bearing liabilities
Stockholders’ equity
Total
Interest rate swaps
Interest rate sensitive gap
Cumulative interest rate
sensitive gap
Cumulative interest rate sensitive
gap to earning assets
Derivatives
Derivatives are used by the Corporation as part of its overall interest
rate risk management strategy to protect against changes in net
interest income and cash fl ows. Derivative instruments that the
Corporation may use include, among others, interest rate swaps
and caps, index options, and forward contracts. The Corporation
does not use highly leveraged derivative instruments in its interest
rate risk management strategy. The Corporation enters into interest
rate swaps, interest rate caps and foreign exchange contracts for
the benefi t of commercial customers. Credit risk embedded in
these transactions is reduced by requiring appropriate collateral
levels from counterparties and entering into netting agreements
whenever possible. All outstanding derivatives are recognized in
the Corporation’s consolidated statement of condition at their fair
value. Refer to Note 31 to the consolidated fi nancial statements for
further information on the Corporation’s involvement in derivative
instruments and hedging activities. During 2009, management
enhanced credit and collateral requirements for commercial
customers entering into new interest rate swaps due to the credit
risk embedded in these transactions in the current economic
environment, thus reducing the Corporation’s involvement in
these derivative activities.
The Corporation’s derivative activities are entered primarily
to offset the impact of market volatility on the economic value
of assets or liabilities. The net effect on the market value of
potential changes in interest rates of derivatives and other fi nancial
instruments is analyzed. The effectiveness of these hedges is
monitored to ascertain that the Corporation is reducing market
risk as expected. Derivative transactions are generally executed
with instruments with a high correlation to the hedged asset or
liability. The underlying index or instrument of the derivatives used
by the Corporation is selected based on its similarity to the asset
or liability being hedged. As a result of interest rate fl uctuations,
fi xed and variable interest rate hedged assets and liabilities will
appreciate or depreciate in fair value. The effect of this unrealized
appreciation or depreciation is expected to be substantially offset
by the Corporation’s gains or losses on the derivative instruments
that are linked to these hedged assets and liabilities. Management
will assess if circumstances warrant liquidating or replacing the
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Table L
Maturity Distribution of Earning Assets
As of December 31, 2009
Maturities
After one year
through fi ve years
After fi ve years
(In thousands)
Money market securities
Investment and trading securities
Loans:
Commercial
Construction
Lease fi nancing
Consumer
Mortgage
Total
Fixed
Variable
Fixed
Variable
One year
interest
interest
interest
interest
or less
rates
$1,000,421
1,877,725
$2,376
2,975,668
4,317,095
1,456,107
278,608
1,908,455
925,315
$11,763,726
2,164,581
41,581
396,948
1,251,729
1,644,247
$8,477,130
rates
-
$354,216
2,462,585
216,141
-
426,422
337,700
$3,797,064
rates
-
$1,812,609
1,124,840
2,182
73
142,215
1,401,554
$4,483,473
rates
Total
-
$342,104
$1,002,797
7,362,322
2,597,854
8,362
-
316,986
382,329
$3,647,635
12,666,955
1,724,373
675,629
4,045,807
4,691,145
$32,169,028
Notes: Equity securities available-for-sale and other investment securities, including Federal Reserve Bank stock and Federal Home Loan Bank stock held by the
Corporation, are not included in this table.
Loans held-for-sale have been allocated according to the expected sale date.
derivatives position in the hypothetical event that high correlation
is reduced. Based on the Corporation’s derivative instruments
outstanding at December 31, 2009, it is not anticipated that such
a scenario would have a material impact on the Corporation’s
fi nancial condition or results of operations.
Certain derivative contracts also present credit risk and
liquidity risk because the counterparties may not comply with the
terms of the contract, or the collateral obtained might be illiquid.
The Corporation controls credit risk through approvals, limits
and monitoring procedures, and through netting and collateral
agreements whenever possible. Further, as applicable under the
terms of the master arrangements, the Corporation may obtain
collateral, where appropriate, to reduce credit risk. The credit
risk attributed to the counterparty’s nonperformance risk is
incorporated in the fair value of the derivatives. Additionally, as
required by the fair value measurements guidance, the fair value of
the Corporation’s own credit standing is considered in the fair value
of the derivative liabilities. At December 31, 2009, inclusion of the
credit risk in the fair value of the derivatives resulted in a net loss
of $4.8 million, which consisted of a loss of $6.8 million resulting
from the Corporation’s credit standing adjustment and a gain of
$2.0 million from the assessment of the counterparties’ credit risk.
At December 31, 2009 the Corporation had $88 million recognized
for the right to reclaim cash collateral posted. On the other hand,
the Corporation had $4 million recognized for their obligation to
return cash collateral received as of December 31, 2009.
Cash Flow Hedges
The Corporation manages the variability of cash payments due
to interest rate fl uctuations by the effective use of derivatives
designated as cash fl ow hedges and that are linked to specifi ed
hedged assets and liabilities. The notional amount of derivatives
designated as cash fl ow hedges as of December 31, 2009 amounted
to $121 million. The cash fl ow hedges outstanding relate to forward
contracts or “to be announced” (“TBA”) mortgage-backed securities
that are sold and bought for future settlement to hedge the sale
of mortgage-backed securities and loans prior to securitization.
The seller agrees to deliver on a specifi ed future date a specifi ed
instrument at a specifi ed price or yield. These securities are
hedging a forecasted transaction and thus qualify for cash fl ow
hedge accounting.
In conjunction with the issuance of medium-term notes, the
Corporation had an interest rate swap to convert fl oating rate debt
to fi xed rate debt with the objective of minimizing the exposure to
changes in cash fl ows due to higher interest rates. These contracts
were designated as cash fl ow hedges for accounting purposes in
accordance with the derivatives and hedging activities guidance.
The swap matured in April 2009 and had a notional amount of
$200 million at December 31, 2008.
Refer to Note 31 to the consolidated fi nancial statements for
additional quantitative information on these derivative contracts.
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Fair Value Hedges
The Corporation did not have any derivatives designated as fair
value hedges during December 31, 2009 and 2008.
Trading and Non-Hedging Derivative Activities
The Corporation enters into derivative positions based on market
expectations or to benefit from price differentials between
fi nancial instruments and markets mostly to economically hedge
a related asset or liability. The Corporation also enters into
various derivatives to provide these types of derivative products
to customers. These free-standing derivatives are carried at fair
value with changes in fair value recorded as part of the results of
operations for the period.
Following is a description of the most significant of the
Corporation’s derivative activities that are not designated for
hedge accounting. Refer to Note 31 to the consolidated fi nancial
statements for additional quantitative and qualitative information
on these derivative instruments.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation had outstanding $2.0
billion in notional amount of interest rate swap agreements with a
net negative fair value of $4.2 million, which were not designated as
accounting hedges. These swaps were entered in the Corporation’s
capacity as an intermediary on behalf of its customers and their
offsetting swap position.
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the impact of the
mark-to-market of interest rate swaps not designated as accounting
hedges was a net decrease in earnings of approximately $6.5
million, recorded in the other operating income category of the
statement of operations, compared with an earnings reduction
of approximately $2.5 million in 2008, mainly in the interest
expense category.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation had forward contracts
with a notional amount of $165 million and a positive fair
value of $1 million not designated as accounting hedges. These
forward contracts are considered derivatives and are recorded
at fair value. Subsequent changes in the value of these forward
contracts are recorded in the statement of operations. For the year
ended December 31, 2009, the impact of the mark-to-market
of the forward contracts not designated as accounting hedges
was a reduction to non-interest income of $12.5 million, which
was included in the category of trading account profi t in the
consolidated statement of operations. In 2008, the unfavorable
impact in non-interest income of $15.3 million was included in
the categories of trading account profi t and gain on sale of loans.
Furthermore, the Corporation has over-the-counter option
contracts which are utilized in order to limit the Corporation’s
exposure on customer deposits whose returns are tied to the S&P
500 or to certain other equity securities or commodity indexes. The
Corporation, through its Puerto Rico banking subsidiary, BPPR,
offers certifi cates of deposit with returns linked to these indexes to
its retail customers, principally in connection with IRA accounts,
and certifi cates of deposit sold through its broker-dealer subsidiary.
At December 31, 2009, these deposits amounted to $84 million, or
less than 1% of the Corporation’s total deposits. In these certifi cates,
the customer’s principal is guaranteed by BPPR and insured by the
FDIC to the maximum extent permitted by law. The instruments
pay a return based on the increase of these indexes, as applicable,
during the term of the instrument. Accordingly, this product gives
customers the opportunity to invest in a product that protects the
principal invested but allows the customer the potential to earn a
return based on the performance of the indexes.
The risk of issuing certifi cates of deposit with returns tied to
the applicable indexes is hedged by BPPR. BPPR purchases index
options from fi nancial institutions with strong credit standings,
whose return is designed to match the return payable on the
certifi cates of deposit issued by BPPR. By hedging the risk in this
manner, the effective cost of the deposits raised by this product
is fi xed. The contracts have a maturity and an index equal to the
terms of the pool of client’s deposits they are economically hedging.
The purchased option contracts are initially accounted for at
cost (i.e., amount of premium paid) and recorded as a derivative
asset. The derivative asset is marked-to-market on a quarterly basis
with changes in fair value charged to earnings. The deposits are
hybrid instruments containing embedded options that must be
bifurcated in accordance with the derivatives and hedging activities
guidance. The initial value of the embedded option (component
of the deposit contract that pays a return based on changes in
the applicable indexes) is bifurcated from the related certifi cate
of deposit and is initially recorded as a derivative liability and a
corresponding discount on the certifi cate of deposit is recorded.
Subsequently, the discount on the deposit is accreted and included
as part of interest expense while the bifurcated option is marked-
to-market with changes in fair value charged to earnings.
The purchased index options are used to economically hedge
the bifurcated embedded option. These option contracts do not
qualify for hedge accounting and therefore cannot be designated
as accounting hedges. At December 31, 2009, the notional amount
of the index options on deposits approximated $111 million with
a fair value of $7 million (asset) while the embedded options had
a notional value of $84 million with a fair value of $5 million
(liability).
Refer to Note 31 to the consolidated fi nancial statements for a
description of other non-hedging derivative activities utilized by
the Corporation during 2009 and 2008.
Foreign Exchange
The Corporation conducts business in certain Latin American
markets through several of its processing and information
technology services and products subsidiaries. Also, it holds
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interests in Consorcio de Tarjetas Dominicanas, S.A. (“CONTADO”)
and Centro Financiero BHD, S.A. (“BHD”) in the Dominican
Republic. Although not signifi cant, some of these businesses
are conducted in the country’s foreign currency. The resulting
foreign currency translation adjustment, from operations for
which the functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar,
is reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the
consolidated statements of condition, except for highly-infl ationary
environments in which the effects would be included in other
operating income in the consolidated statements of operations.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation had approximately $41
million in an unfavorable foreign currency translation adjustment
as part of accumulated other comprehensive loss, compared to
unfavorable adjustments of $39 million at December 31, 2008
and $35 million at December 31, 2007. During those years, the
Corporation did not record any remeasurement gains or losses in
its consolidated statements of operations as the economies were
not considered highly-infl ationary environments.
EVERTEC operates in Venezuela through its wholly-owned
subsidiary EVERTEC – Venezuela. On January 7, 2010, Venezuela’s
National Consumer Price Index for December 2009 was released.
The cumulative three-year infl ation rates for both of Venezuela’s
infl ation indices are over 100 percent. The Corporation calculated
the cumulative three-year infl ation rate on a blended basis by
using the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) for 2006 and 2007,
and the National Consumer Price Index (“NCPI”) for 2008 and
2009. The blended CPI/NCPI reached cumulative three-year
infl ation in excess of 100% at November 30, 2009. Therefore,
the Corporation will begin considering Venezuela’s economy to
be highly infl ationary as of January 1, 2010, and the fi nancial
statements of EVERTEC - Venezuela will need to be remeasured
as if the functional currency was the reporting currency as of such
date. ASC Section 830-10-45-11 defi nes a highly infl ationary
economy as one with a cumulative infl ation rate of approximately
100 percent or more over a three-year period. Under ASC Topic
830, if a country’s economy is classifi ed as highly infl ationary, the
functional currency of the foreign entity operating in that country
must be remeasured to the functional currency of the reporting
entity. The impact of remeasuring the fi nancial statements of
EVERTEC – Venezuela at January 1, 2010, using the parallel market
rate of Bs6.33/US$1, is estimated at $2 million. Total assets for
EVERTEC - Venezuela remeasured at the parallel rate approximated
$5 million at January 1, 2010.
Liquidity
The objective of effective liquidity management is to ensure that the
Corporation remains suffi ciently liquid to meet all of its fi nancial
obligations, fi nance expected future growth and maintains a
reasonable safety margin for cash commitments under both normal
and stressed market conditions.
An institution’s liquidity may be pressured if, for example,
its credit rating is downgraded, it experiences a sudden and
unexpected substantial cash outfl ow, or some other event causes
counterparties to avoid exposure to the institution. An institution
is also exposed to liquidity risk if the markets on which it depends
on are subject to temporary disruptions.
The Board is responsible for establishing Popular’s tolerance for
liquidity risk, including approving relevant risk limits and policies.
The Board has delegated the monitoring of these risks to the RMC
and the ALCO. In addition to the risk management activities of
ALCO, Popular has a Market Risk Management function that
provides independent oversight of market and liquidity risk
activities. The management of liquidity risk, on long-term and
day-to-day basis, is the responsibility of the Corporate Treasury
Division. The Corporation’s Corporate Treasurer is responsible for
implementing the policies and procedures approved by the Board
and for monitoring the liquidity position on an ongoing basis.
Also, the Corporate Treasury Division coordinates corporate wide
liquidity management strategies and activities with the reportable
segments, oversees policy breaches and manages the escalation
process.
After substantial volatility and disruptions in late 2007 and
2008, the credit markets improved substantially in 2009. Credit
spreads on non-government obligations contracted materially as
they returned to more normalized levels. This was helped by the
myriad funding programs introduced by the U.S. Government,
which have been helpful in restoring more normal market
conditions. However, disrupted market conditions have increased
the Corporation’s liquidity risk exposure due primarily to increased
risk aversion on the part of traditional credit providers, as well as
the material declines in our credit ratings that occurred in 2009.
While the Corporation’s management has implemented various
strategies in the recent years to reduce liquidity exposure, such
as substantially reducing the use of short-term and long-term
unsecured borrowings, promoting customer deposit growth
through traditional banking and internet channels, diversifying
and increasing its contingency funding sources as well as exiting
certain non-banking subsidiaries, a resurgence of substantial
market stress could negatively influence the availability of
credit to the Corporation, as well as its cost. The Corporation’s
credit downgrades, as well as the economic conditions in the
Corporation’s main market have hindered its ability to issue debt
in the capital markets.
The Corporation obtains liquidity from both sides of the
balance sheet as well as from off-balance-sheet activities. Liquid
assets can be quickly and easily converted to cash at a reasonable
cost, or are timed to mature when management anticipates a need
for additional liquidity. The Corporation’s investment portfolio,
including money markets such as fed funds sold and loans that
can be pledged at the FHLBs and the FED, are used to manage
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Popular’s liquidity needs. On the liability side, diversifi ed sources of
deposits and secured credit facilities provide liquidity to Popular’s
operations. Even if some of these alternatives may not be available
temporarily, it is expected that in the normal course of business,
the Corporation’s funding sources are adequate.
Deposits, including customer deposits, brokered certifi cates
of deposit, and public funds deposits, continue to be the most
signifi cant source of funds for the Corporation, totaling $25.9
billion, and funding 75% of the Corporation’s total assets at
December 31, 2009.
In addition to traditional deposits, the Corporation maintains
borrowing arrangements. These borrowings consisted primarily of
FHLB borrowings, securities sold under agreement to repurchase,
junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures, and term
notes. Refer to Notes 17, 18 and 19 to the consolidated fi nancial
statements for the composition of the Corporation’s borrowings
at December 31, 2009. Also, refer to Notes 32 and 34 to the
consolidated fi nancial statements for the Corporation’s involvement
in certain commitments and guarantees at December 31, 2009.
Federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements
to repurchase at December 31, 2009 presented a reduction of
$919 million compared with December 31, 2008, principally
in repurchase agreements which declined by $774 million. This
decline was mostly due to deleverage strategies used by the
Corporation, upon the sale of part of the investment securities
portfolio earlier in 2009. There were no federal funds purchased
at December 31, 2009, compared with $145 million at December
31, 2008.
A summary of the most signifi cant changes in the Corporation’s
funding sources during the year ended December 31, 2009,
compared with the previous year, follows:
• reduction in time deposits of $1.9 billion, including a
decline of $0.4 billion in brokered deposits, the impact
of branch closures and branch sales in the U.S. mainland
operations, and lower deposit volumes gathered through
the internet platform;
• repayment of $803 million in term notes during the year
ended December 31, 2009; and
• a reduction in junior subordinated debentures of $410
million that were associated with the four trusts that issued
trust preferred securities prior to December 31, 2008 and an
increase of $424 million in junior subordinated debentures
related to the new trust preferred securities issued to the
U.S. Treasury (in exchange for the preferred stock under the
TARP). Refer to the Exchange Offers section of this MD&A
for further information.
Liquidity is managed by the Corporation at the level of the
holding companies that own the banking and non-banking
subsidiaries. Also, it is managed at the level of the banking and
non-banking subsidiaries. The Corporation has adopted policies
and limits to monitor more effectively the Corporation’s liquidity
position and that of the banking subsidiaries. Additionally,
contingency funding plans are used to model various stress events
of different magnitudes and affecting different time horizons that
assist management in evaluating the size of the liquidity buffers
needed if those stress events occur. However, such models may
not predict accurately how the market and customers might react
to every event, and are dependent on many assumptions.
The following sections provide further information on the
Corporation’s major funding activities and needs, as well as the
risks involved in these activities. A detailed description of the
Corporation’s borrowings and available lines of credit, including
its terms, is included in Notes 17 through 20 to the consolidated
fi nancial statements. Also, the consolidated statements of cash
fl ows in the accompanying consolidated fi nancial statements,
provide information on the Corporation’s cash inflows and
outfl ows.
Banking Subsidiaries
Primary sources of funding for the Corporation’s banking
subsidiaries (BPPR and BPNA), or “the banking subsidiaries,”
include retail and commercial deposits, brokered deposits,
collateralized borrowings and, to a lesser extent, loan sales. Also,
as indicated in the Regulatory Capital section of this MD&A,
during 2009, BPNA received substantial capital contributions
in order to maintain its well-capitalized status. In addition, the
Corporation’s banking subsidiaries maintain borrowing facilities
with the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and at the discount
window of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (“Fed”), and
have a considerable amount of collateral pledged that can be used
to quickly raise funds under these facilities. Borrowings from
the FHLB or the Fed discount window require the Corporation
to pledge securities or whole loans as collateral. The banking
subsidiaries must maintain their FHLB memberships to continue
accessing this source of funding. The principal uses of funds for
the banking subsidiaries include loan originations, investment
portfolio purchases, repayment of maturing obligations (including
deposits), operational expenses, and in the case of BPPR, dividend
payments to the holding company. Also, the banking subsidiaries
assume liquidity risk related to collateral posting requirements
for some derivative transactions and recourse obligations; off-
balance sheet activities mainly in connection with contractual
commitments; recourse provisions; servicing advances; derivatives
and support to several mutual funds administered by BPPR.
The bank operating subsidiaries maintain suffi cient funding
capacity to address large increases in funding requirements such
as deposit outfl ows. This capacity is comprised mainly of available
liquidity derived from secured funding sources, as well as on-
balance sheet liquidity in the form of balances maintained at the
FED and FHLB and liquid unpledged securities.
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The Corporation’s ability to compete successfully in the
marketplace for deposits, excluding brokered deposits, depends
on various factors, including pricing, service, convenience and
fi nancial stability as refl ected by operating results, credit ratings
(by nationally recognized credit rating agencies), and importantly,
FDIC deposit insurance. Although a downgrade in the credit
rating of the Corporation may impact its ability to raise retail
and commercial deposits or the rate that it is required to pay
on such deposits, management does not believe that the impact
should be material. Deposits at all of the Corporation’s banking
subsidiaries are federally insured (subject to FDIC limits) and this is
expected to mitigate the effect of a downgrade in the credit ratings.
During 2009, the rating agencies downgraded the ratings of the
Corporation and its banking subsidiaries on several occasions. The
impact of the downgrades on the Corporation’s ability to attract and
retain retail and commercial deposits has not been material to date.
Deposits are a key source of funding as they tend to be less
volatile than institutional borrowings and their cost is less sensitive
to changes in market rates. Refer to Table H for a breakdown
of deposits by major types. Core deposits are generated from a
large base of consumer, corporate and institutional customers. As
indicated in the glossary, for purposes of defi ning core deposits,
the Corporation excludes brokered deposits with denominations
under $100,000. Core deposits have historically provided the
Corporation with a sizable source of relatively stable and low-
cost funds. Core deposits totaled $19.5 billion, or 75% of total
deposits, at December 31, 2009, compared to $19.9 billion and
72% at December 31, 2008. Core deposits fi nanced 60% of the
Corporation’s earning assets at December 31, 2009, compared to
55% at December 31, 2008.
Certifi cates of deposit with denominations of $100,000 and
over at December 31, 2009 totaled $4.7 billion, or 18% of total
deposits, compared to $4.7 billion, or 17%, at December 31,
2008. Their distribution by maturity at December 31, 2009 was
as follows:
Table - Certifi cates of Deposit by Maturities
(In thousands)
3 months or less
3 to 6 months
6 to 12 months
Over 12 months
Total
$2,012,633
1,056,514
913,220
687,876
$4,670,243
At December 31, 2009, 8% of the Corporation’s assets were
fi nanced by brokered deposits. The Corporation had $2.7 billion
in brokered deposits at December 31, 2009, compared with $3.1
billion at December 31, 2008. Brokered certifi cates of deposit,
which are typically sold through an intermediary to small retail
investors, provide access to longer-term funds and provide the
ability to raise additional funds without pressuring retail deposit
pricing. An unforeseen disruption in the brokered deposits market,
stemming from factors such as legal, regulatory or fi nancial risks,
could adversely affect the Corporation’s ability to fund a portion
of the Corporation’s operations and/or meet its obligations.
In the event that any of the Corporation’s banking subsidiaries
fall under the regulatory capital ratios of a well-capitalized
institution or are subject to capital restrictions by the regulators,
that banking subsidiary faces the risk of not being able to raise
or maintain brokered deposits and faces limitations on the rate
paid on deposits, which may hinder the Corporation’s ability to
effectively compete in its retail markets and could affect its deposit
raising efforts.
Average deposits, including brokered deposits, for the year
ended December 31, 2009 represented 79% of average earning
assets, compared with 76% and 70% for the years ended December
31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Table M summarizes average
deposits for the past fi ve years. As it applies to the BPPR reportable
segment only, average deposits for the year ended December 31,
2009, funded 79% of its average earning assets, while for BPNA’s
reportable segment this ratio stood at 82%.
To the extent that the banking subsidiaries are unable to
obtain suffi cient liquidity through core deposits, the Corporation
may meet its liquidity needs through short-term borrowings by
pledging securities for borrowings under repurchase agreements,
by pledging additional loans and securities through the available
secured lending facilities, or by selling liquid assets. These
measures are subject to availability of collateral.
The Corporation’s banking subsidiaries have the ability to
borrow funds from the FHLB at competitive prices. At December
31, 2009, the banking subsidiaries had short-term and long-term
credit facilities authorized with the FHLB aggregating $1.9 billion
based on assets pledged with the FHLB at that date, compared
with $2.2 billion at December 31, 2008. Outstanding borrowings
under these credit facilities totaled $1.1 billion at December 31,
2009 and 2008. Such advances are collateralized by mortgage
loans and securities, do not have restrictive covenants and do not
have any callable features.
At December 31, 2009, the banking subsidiaries had a
borrowing capacity at the Fed discount window of approximately
$2.9 billion, which remained unused as of that date. This compares
to a borrowing capacity at the Fed discount window of $3.4 billion
as of December 31, 2008. The facility was unused at said date.
This facility is a collateralized source of credit that is highly reliable
even under diffi cult market conditions. The amount available
under this borrowing facility is dependent upon the balance of
loans and securities pledged as collateral. The reduction in the
borrowing capacity at the Fed discount window from December
31, 2008 to December 31, 2009 was impacted by reduced volume
of commercial loans pledged due to lower availability as the bank’s
portfolio has declined, a market-wide reduction by the Fed on the
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Table M
Average Total Deposits
(Dollars in thousands)
2009
For the Year
2008
2007
2006
2005
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
$4,293,285
$4,120,280
$4,043,427
$3,969,740
$4,068,397
Savings accounts
NOW, money market and other interest
bearing demand accounts
Certifi cates of deposit:
Under $100,000
$100,000 and over
Certifi cates of deposit
Other time deposits
Total interest bearing deposits
Total average deposits
5,538,077
5,600,377
5,697,509
5,440,101
5,676,452
4,804,023
4,948,186
4,429,448
3,877,678
3,731,905
7,166,756
4,214,125
6,955,843
4,598,146
3,949,262
5,928,983
3,768,653
4,963,534
3,382,445
4,266,983
11,380,881
11,553,989
9,878,245
8,732,187
7,649,428
811,943
1,241,447
1,520,471
1,244,426
1,126,887
22,534,924
23,343,999
21,525,673
19,294,392
18,184,672
$26,828,209
$27,464,279
$25,569,100
$23,264,132 $22,253,069
lendable values of certain types of loans deposited as collateral
based on assumptions regarding their average risk characteristics,
revised estimates of market value by the Fed and an increase in
delinquent loans. During 2009, the Corporation provided collateral
in the form of consumer loans to help replenish the available
credit facility.
At December 31, 2009, management believes that the banking
subsidiaries had suffi cient current and projected liquidity to meet
its expected cash fl ow needs during the foreseeable future, and
have suffi cient liquidity buffers to address a stress event.
Although the banking subsidiaries have historically been able
to replace maturing deposits and advances if desired, no assurance
can be given that they would be able to replace those funds in the
future if the Corporation’s fi nancial condition or general market
conditions were to change. The Corporation’s fi nancial fl exibility
will be severely constrained if its banking subsidiaries are unable to
maintain access to funding or if adequate fi nancing is not available
to accommodate future growth at acceptable interest rates. Finally,
if management is required to rely more heavily on more expensive
funding sources to support future growth, revenues may not
increase proportionately to cover costs. In this case, profi tability
would be adversely affected.
Bank Holding Companies
The principal sources of funding for the holding companies
include cash on hand, investment securities, dividends received
from banking and non-banking subsidiaries (subject to regulatory
limits), asset sales, credit facilities available from affi liate banking
subsidiaries and proceeds from new borrowings. The principal
use of these funds include capitalizing banking subsidiaries, the
repayment of maturing debt, and interest payments to holders of
senior debt and trust preferred securities (including the payment
to the U.S. Treasury amounting to $46.8 million a year based on
an annual rate of 5%). The Corporation suspended the payment
of dividends to common and preferred stockholders during 2009
as a result of dividend restrictions imposed by regulators and in
order to conserve capital.
Banking laws place certain restrictions on the amount of
dividends a bank may pay to its parent company based on its
earnings and capital position. At December 31, 2009, BPPR and
BPNA were required to obtain the approval of the Federal Reserve
Board to declare a dividend. Due to limitations resulting from
lower earnings in 2009 in the Puerto Rico operations, management
expects that projected dividends from BPPR to the Corporation’s
holding company will be signifi cantly lower than those received in
previous years. During 2009, BPPR paid $55.6 million in dividends
to its parent company, compared with $179.9 million in 2008. The
Corporation has never received dividend payments from its U.S.
mainland subsidiaries. Refer to Popular, Inc.’s Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2009 for further information on dividend
restrictions imposed by regulatory requirements and policies
on the payment of dividends by BPPR and BPNA. Furthermore,
during 2009, the non-banking subsidiaries paid $132.5 million
in dividends to the BHCs.
The Corporation’s bank holding companies (“BHCs”, Popular,
Inc., Popular North America, Inc. and Popular International Bank,
Inc.) have in the past borrowed in the money markets and in the
corporate debt market primarily to fi nance their non-banking
subsidiaries. However, the cash needs of the Corporation’s non-
banking subsidiaries other than to repay indebtedness are now
minimal given that the PFH business was discontinued. These
sources of funding have become more diffi cult to obtain and
costly due to disrupted market conditions and the reductions
in the Corporation’s credit ratings. During the fourth quarter of
2009, the Corporation announced a medium term notes issuance.
As a result of feedback received during the marketing period, the
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Corporation decided not to proceed with the offering.
A principal use of liquidity at the BHCs is to ensure its
subsidiaries are adequately capitalized. Operating losses at the
BPNA banking subsidiary have required the BHCs to contribute
equity capital to ensure that it meets the regulatory guidelines for
“well-capitalized” institutions. In the event that additional capital
contributions were necessary, management believes that the BHCs
currently have enough liquidity resources to meet potential capital
needs from BPNA in the ordinary course of business. As indicated
previously, during 2009, the BHCs made capital contributions to
BPNA amounting to $590 million in order to maintain the banking
subsidiary at well-capitalized levels.
Refer to Note 41 to the consolidated fi nancial statements,
which provides a statement of condition, of operations and of
cash fl ows for the three BHCs. The loans held-in-portfolio in such
fi nancial statements are principally associated with intercompany
transactions. The investment securities held-to-maturity at the
parent holding company, amounting to $456 million at December
31, 2009, consisted principally of $430 million of subordinated
notes from BPPR. Currently, subject to the required approval of
the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, BPPR may, at any time,
partially redeem these notes at a redemption price of 100% of the
principal amount.
The maturities of the BHCs’ outstanding notes payable at
December 31, 2009 are shown in the table below.
Table - BHCs Notes Payable by Maturity
(In millions)
$2
354
274
3
Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Later years
No stated maturity
Sub-total
Less: Discount
Total
(a) Amounts relate to junior subordinated debentures associated with the trust
-
440
936
$2,009
(512) (a)
$1,497
preferred securities issued to the U.S. Treasury. Refer to the Exchange Offers
section of this MD&A for information on this issuance.
The repayment of these obligations represents a potential cash
need which is expected to be met with internal liquidity resources
and / or new debt or equity capital. The availability of additional
fi nancing will depend on a variety of factors such as market
conditions, the general availability of credit and the Corporation’s
creditworthiness.
Given the weakened economy, current market conditions,
and the Corporation’s recent credit rating downgrades, which
are described below, there is no assurance that the BHCs will be
able to obtain new borrowings or additional equity from external
investors. The BHCs liquidity position continues to be adequate
with suffi cient cash on hand, investment securities and other
sources of liquidity which are expected to be enough to meet all
BHCs obligations due through the second quarter of 2011 in the
ordinary course of business. Incremental credit losses at the U.S.
banking subsidiary could result in additional capital contributions
to BPNA, which could put pressure on the Corporation’s BHCs
liquidity position. The Corporation has developed several strategies
to ensure that suffi cient liquidity resources will be available at that
time. Although there can be no certainty that the Corporation
will be successful in the implementation of these strategies, and
the costs of the implementation and their impact on the business
is uncertain, management believes that prospective liquidity
challenges at the BHCs will be manageable.
Non-banking subsidiaries
The principal sources of funding for the non-banking subsidiaries
include internally generated cash fl ows from operations, loan
sales, repurchase agreements, borrowed funds from their direct
parent companies or the holding companies. The principal uses of
funds for the non-banking subsidiaries include loan originations,
repayment of maturing debt, operational expenses and payment
of dividends to the BHCs. The liquidity needs of the non-banking
subsidiaries are minimal since most of them are funded internally
from operating cash fl ows or from intercompany borrowings from
their holding companies, BPPR or BPNA. During 2009, the non-
banking subsidiaries paid $132.5 million in dividends to the BHCs.
Other Funding Sources and Capital
The investment securities portfolio provides an additional source
of liquidity, which may be created through either securities
sales or repurchase agreements. The Corporation’s investment
securities portfolio consists primarily of liquid government
investment securities sponsored agency securities, government
sponsored mortgage-backed securities, and collateralized
mortgage obligations that can be used to raise funds in the repo
markets. At December 31, 2009, the investment and trading
securities portfolios, as shown in Table L, totaled $7.4 billion, of
which $1.9 billion, or 26%, had maturities of one year or less.
Mortgage-related investments in Table L are presented based on
expected maturities, which may differ from contractual maturities,
since they could be subject to prepayments. The availability of
the repurchase agreement would be subject to having suffi cient
unpledged collateral available at the time the transactions are to
be consummated. The Corporation’s unpledged investment and
trading securities, excluding other investment securities, amounted
to $2.6 billion at December 31, 2009, compared with $2.7 billion
at the same date in the previous year. A substantial portion of
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these securities could be used to raise fi nancing quickly in the
U.S. money markets or from secured lending sources.
31, 2009 for additional information on factors that could impact
liquidity.
Additional liquidity may be provided through loan maturities,
prepayments and sales. The loan portfolio can also be used to
obtain funding in the capital markets. In particular, mortgage loans
and some types of consumer loans, have secondary markets which
the Corporation may use. The maturity distribution of the loan
portfolio as of December 31, 2009 is presented in Table L. As of
that date, $8.9 billion, or 37% of the loan portfolio was expected
to mature within one year, compared with $10.4 billion or 40% of
the loan portfolio in the previous year. The contractual maturities
of loans have been adjusted to include prepayments based on
historical data and prepayment trends.
The Corporation’s debt and preferred stock ratings are
currently rated “non-investment” grade by the rating agencies.
The market for non-investment grade securities is much smaller
and less liquid than for investment grade securities. Therefore,
if the company were to attempt to issue preferred stock or debt
securities in the capital markets, it is possible that there would not
be suffi cient demand to complete a transaction and the cost could
be substantially higher than the cost for highly rated securities.
As previously indicated, the Corporation has a limited number
of authorized and unreserved shares of common stock to issue in
the future. As a result, the Corporation will need to obtain the
stockholder’s consent to amend the certifi cate of incorporation to
increase the amount of authorized capital stock if the Corporation
intends to issue signifi cant amounts of common stock in the future
to satisfy liquidity and regulatory needs.
Risks to Liquidity
Total lines of credit outstanding are not necessarily a measure
of the total credit available on a continuing basis. Some of these
lines could be subject to collateral requirements, standards
of creditworthiness, leverage ratios and other regulatory
requirements, among other factors. Derivatives, such as those
embedded in long-term repurchase transactions or interest rate
swaps, and off-balance sheet exposures, such as recourse, are
subject to collateral requirements. As their fair value increases,
the collateral requirements may increase, thereby reducing the
balance of unpledged securities.
Reductions of the Corporation’s credit ratings by the rating
agencies could also affect its ability to borrow funds, and could
substantially raise the cost of our borrowings. Some of the
Corporation’s borrowings have “rating triggers” that call for an
increase in their interest rate in the event of a rating downgrade. In
addition, changes in the Corporation’s ratings could lead creditors
and business counterparties to raise the collateral requirements,
which could reduce available unpledged securities, reducing excess
liquidity. Refer to Part II – Other Information, Item 1A-Risk Factors
of the Corporation’s Form 10-K for the year ended December
The importance of the Puerto Rico market for the Corporation is
an additional risk factor that could affect its fi nancing activities. In
the case of a further decay or deepening of the economic recession
in Puerto Rico, the credit quality of the Corporation could be
further affected and result in higher credit costs. Even though the
U.S. economy appears to be in the initial stages of a recovery, it is
not certain that the Puerto Rico economy will benefi t materially
from a rebound in the U.S. cycle. Puerto Rico economy faces
various challenges including the persistent government defi cit
and a residential real estate sector under substantial pressures.
Factors that the Corporation does not control, such as the
economic outlook of its principal markets and regulatory changes,
could also affect its ability to obtain funding. In order to prepare
for the possibility of such scenario, management has adopted
contingency plans for raising fi nancing under stress scenarios
when important sources of funds that are usually fully available
are temporarily unavailable. These plans call for using alternate
funding mechanisms, such as the pledging of certain asset classes
and accessing secured credit lines and loan facilities put in place
with the FHLB and the Fed.
Credit ratings of Popular’s debt obligations are an important
factor for liquidity because they impact the Corporation’s ability
to borrow in the capital markets, its cost and access to funding
sources. Credit ratings are based on the fi nancial strength, credit
quality and concentrations in the loan portfolio, the level and
volatility of earnings, capital adequacy, the quality of management,
the liquidity of the balance sheet, the availability of a signifi cant
base of core retail and commercial deposits, and the Corporation’s
ability to access a broad array of wholesale funding sources, among
other factors. The Corporation’s principal credit ratings are at a
level below “investment grade” which may affect the Corporation’s
ability to raise funds in the capital markets. The Corporation’s
counterparties are sensitive to the risk of a rating downgrade. As
a result of the recent downgrades, the cost of borrowing funds in
the institutional market has increased materially. In addition, the
ability of the Corporation to raise new funds or renew maturing
debt may be more difficult. Some of the Corporation or its
subsidiaries contracts include close-out provisions if the credit
ratings fall below certain levels. Subsequent paragraphs provide
additional information on these contracts, which principally
include derivatives, custodial and mortgage servicing agreements.
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The Corporation’s ratings and outlook at December 31, 2009
and 2008 are presented in the table below.
Table - Credit Ratings
At December 31, 2009
Popular, Inc.
Short-term
debt
Long-term
debt
B
-
C
B
Ba1
B-
At December 31, 2008
Popular, Inc.
Short-term
debt
Long-term
debt
F-2
P-2
A-2
A-
A3
BBB+
Outlook
Negative
Negative
Negative
Outlook
Negative
Negative
Negative
Fitch
Moody’s
S&P
Fitch
Moody’s
S&P
During 2009, the three rating agencies downgraded the
Corporation’s credit ratings on several occasions. In general,
the rating agencies’ reports cited concerns, such as asset quality
challenges, pressures on the Corporation’s capital position, weak
operating performance, and liquidity. Any of the rating agencies
could change their ratings of the Corporation or the ratings outlook
at any time without previous notice.
The Corporation’s banking subsidiaries have historically not
used unsecured capital market borrowings to fi nance its operations,
and therefore are less sensitive to the level and changes in the
Corporation’s overall credit ratings. Their main funding sources
are currently deposits and secured borrowings, and in the case of
BPNA, capital contributions from its parent company. At the BHCs,
the volume of capital market borrowings has declined substantially,
as the non-banking lending businesses that it had historically
funded have been shut down and outstanding unsecured senior
debt has been reduced.
At December 31, 2009, Corporation had $350 million in
senior debt issued by the bank holding companies with interest
that adjusts in the event of senior debt rating downgrades. As a
result of rating downgrades affected by the rating agencies during
2009, the cost of this senior debt increased prospectively by 500
basis points, which would represent an annualized increase in the
interest expense on the particular debt of approximately $17.5
million. Further rating downgrades will result in increases to the
interest rate of such debt by 75 basis points per notch. Refer to
Note 19 to the consolidated fi nancial statements for detailed terms
on these term notes. No other outstanding borrowings have rate or
maturity triggers associated with credit ratings. The Corporation’s
banking subsidiaries currently do not use borrowings that are rated
by the major rating agencies, as these banking subsidiaries are
funded primarily with deposits and secured borrowings.
Some of the Corporation’s derivative instruments include
fi nancial covenants tied to the bank’s well-capitalized status
and credit ratings. These agreements could require exposure
collateralization, early termination or both. The fair value of
derivative instruments in a liability position subject to fi nancial
covenants approximated $66 million at December 31, 2009, with
the Corporation providing collateral totaling $88 million to cover
the net liability position with counterparties on these derivative
instruments.
In addition, certain mortgage servicing and custodial agreements
that BPPR has with third parties include rating covenants. Based
on BPPR’s failure to maintain the required credit ratings, the
third parties could have the right to require the institution to
engage a substitute fund custodian and/or increase collateral
levels securing the recourse obligations. Also, as discussed in the
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments section
of this MD&A, the Corporation services residential mortgage
loans subject to credit recourse provisions. Certain contractual
agreements require the Corporation to post collateral to secure
such recourse obligations if the institution’s required credit
ratings are not maintained. Collateral pledged by the Corporation
to secure recourse obligations approximated $54 million at
December 31, 2009. The Corporation could be required to post
additional collateral under the agreements. Management expects
that it would be able to meet additional collateral requirements
if and when needed. The requirements to post collateral under
certain agreements or the loss of custodian funds could reduce the
Corporation’s liquidity resources and impact its operating results.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation engages in
fi nancial transactions that are not recorded on the balance sheet, or
may be recorded on the balance sheet in amounts that are different
than the full contract or notional amount of the transaction. As
a provider of fi nancial services, the Corporation routinely enters
into commitments with off-balance sheet risk to meet the fi nancial
needs of its customers. These commitments may include loan
commitments and standby letters of credit. These commitments
are subject to the same credit policies and approval process used
for on-balance sheet instruments. These instruments involve, to
varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess
of the amount recognized in the statement of fi nancial position.
Other types of off-balance sheet arrangements that the Corporation
enters in the ordinary course of business include derivatives,
operating leases and provision of guarantees, indemnifi cations,
and representation and warranties.
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Refer to the Contractual Obligations and Commercial
Commitments section of this MD&A for a discussion of various
off-balance sheet arrangements.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
The Corporation has various fi nancial obligations, including
contractual obligations and commercial commitments, which
require future cash payments on debt and lease agreements. Also,
in the normal course of business, the Corporation enters into
contractual arrangements whereby it commits to future purchases
of products or services from third parties. Obligations that are
legally binding agreements, whereby the Corporation agrees to
purchase products or services with a specifi c minimum quantity
defi ned at a fi xed, minimum or variable price over a specifi ed
period of time, are defi ned as purchase obligations.
At December 31, 2009, the aggregate contractual cash
obligations, including purchase obligations and borrowings
maturities, were:
Table - Contractual Obligations
Payments Due by Period
(In millions)
Less than
1 year
1 to 3
years
3 to 5 After 5
years
years Total
Certifi cates of deposit
Fed funds and repurchase
agreements
Other short-term
borrowings
Long-term debt
Purchase obligations
Annual rental
commitments under
operating leases
Capital leases
Total contractual cash
obligations
$8,412
$2,045
$701
$65 $11,223
1,471
125
399
638
2,633
7
385
89
38
1
-
1,228
23
-
141
3
-
7
869 (a) 2,623
117
2
67
1
59
2
192
22
356
26
$10,403
$3,489 $1,305 $1,788 $16,985
(a) Includes junior subordinated debentures with an aggregate liquidation amount of
$936 million, net of $512 million discount. These junior subordinated debentures are
perpetual (no stated maturity).
Purchase obligations include major legal and binding
contractual obligations outstanding at the end of 2009, primarily
for services, equipment and real estate construction projects.
Services include software licensing and maintenance, facilities
maintenance, supplies purchasing, and other goods or services
used in the operation of the business. Generally, these contracts are
renewable or cancelable at least annually, although in some cases
the Corporation has committed to contracts that may extend for
several years to secure favorable pricing concessions.
As previously indicated, the Corporation also enters into
derivative contracts under which it is required either to receive or
pay cash, depending on changes in interest rates. These contracts
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are carried at fair value on the consolidated statements of condition
with the fair value representing the net present value of the
expected future cash receipts and payments based on market rates
of interest as of the statement of condition date. The fair value of
the contract changes daily as interest rates change. The Corporation
may also be required to post additional collateral on margin calls
on the derivatives and repurchase transactions.
Under the Corporation’s repurchase agreements, Popular is
required to deposit cash or qualifying securities to meet margin
requirements. To the extent that the value of securities previously
pledged as collateral declines because of changes in interest rates,
the Corporation will be required to deposit additional cash or
securities to meet its margin requirements, thereby adversely
affecting its liquidity.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation’s liability on its
pension and postretirement benefi t plans amounted to $261
million, compared with $374 million at December 31, 2008.
During 2010, the Corporation expects to contribute $3 million
to the pension and benefi t restoration plans, and $5 million to
the postretirement benefi t plan to fund current benefi t payment
requirements. Obligations to these plans are based on current and
projected obligations of the plans, performance of the plan assets,
if applicable, and any participant contributions. Refer to Note 27
to the consolidated fi nancial statements for further information on
these plans. Management believes that the effect of the pension
and postretirement plans on liquidity is not signifi cant to the
Corporation’s overall financial condition. In February 2009,
BPPR’s non-contributory defi ned pension and benefi t restoration
plans were frozen with regards to all future benefi t accruals after
April 30, 2009.
At December 31, 2009, the liability for uncertain tax positions
was $49 million. This liability represents an estimate of tax
positions that the Corporation has taken in its tax returns which
may ultimately not be sustained upon examination by the tax
authorities. The ultimate amount and timing of any future cash
settlements cannot be predicted with reasonable certainty. Under
the statute of limitations, the liability for uncertain tax positions
expires as follows: 2010 - $9.6 million, 2011 - $17.2 million,
2012 - $11.5 million, 2013 - $6.4 million, 2014 - $3.6 million and
2015 - $0.7 million. As a result of examinations, the Corporation
anticipates a reduction in the total amount of unrecognized tax
benefi ts within the next 12 months, which could amount to
approximately $15 million.
The Corporation also utilizes lending-related financial
instruments in the normal course of business to accommodate the
fi nancial needs of its customers. The Corporation’s exposure to
credit losses in the event of nonperformance by the other party to
the fi nancial instrument for commitments to extend credit, standby
letters of credit and commercial letters of credit is represented
by the contractual notional amount of these instruments. The
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Corporation uses credit procedures and policies in making those
commitments and conditional obligations as it does in extending
loans to customers. Since many of the commitments may expire
without being drawn upon, the total contractual amounts are not
representative of the Corporation’s actual future credit exposure
or liquidity requirements for these commitments.
At December 31, 2009, the contractual amounts related to the
Corporation’s off-balance sheet lending and other activities were
the following:
Table - Off-Balance Sheet Lending and Other Activities
Amount of Commitment – Expiration Period
(In millions)
Commitments to
extend credit
Commercial letters
of credit
Standby letters of
credit
Commitments to originate
mortgage loans
Unfunded investment
obligations
Less than 1 to 3 3 to 5 After 5
years
1 year
years
years
Total
$6,265
$539
$48
$162
$7,014
13
-
125
46
-
8
2
1
-
1
-
9
-
-
-
-
13
134
48
10
Total
$6,449
$550
$58
$162
$7,219
The Corporation securitized mortgage loans into guaranteed
mortgage-backed securities subject to limited, and in certain
instances, lifetime credit recourse on the loans that serve as
collateral for the mortgage-backed securities. Also, from time to
time, the Corporation may sell, in bulk sale transactions, residential
mortgage loans and SBA commercial loans subject to credit
recourse or to certain representations and warranties from the
Corporation to the purchaser. These representations and warranties
may relate, for example, to borrower creditworthiness, loan
documentation, collateral, prepayment and early payment defaults.
The Corporation may be required to repurchase the loans under
the credit recourse agreements or representation and warranties.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation serviced $4.5 billion
(2008 - $4.9 billion) in residential mortgage loans subject to
credit recourse provisions, principally loans associated with
FNMA and Freddie Mac programs. In the event of any customer
default, pursuant to the credit recourse provided, the Corporation
is required to repurchase the loan or reimburse the third party
investor for the incurred loss. The maximum potential amount of
future payments that the Corporation would be required to make
under the recourse arrangements in the event of nonperformance by
the borrowers is equivalent to the total outstanding balance of the
residential mortgage loans serviced. During 2009, the Corporation
repurchased approximately $47 million in mortgage loans subject
to the credit recourse provisions. In the event of nonperformance
by the borrower, the Corporation has rights to the underlying
collateral securing the mortgage loan. The Corporation suffers
losses on these loans when the proceeds from a foreclosure sale
of the property underlying a defaulted mortgage loan are less than
the outstanding principal balance of the loan plus any uncollected
interest advanced and the costs of holding and disposing of the
related property. Historically, the losses associated to these credit
recourse arrangements, which pertained to residential mortgage
loans in Puerto Rico, have not been signifi cant. At December 31,
2009, the Corporation’s liability established to cover the estimated
credit loss exposure related to loans sold or serviced with credit
recourse amounted to $16 million (2008 - $14 million).
When the Corporation sells or securitizes mortgage loans,
it generally makes customary representations and warranties
regarding the characteristics of the loans sold. The Corporation’s
mortgage operations in Puerto Rico group conforming conventional
mortgage loans into pools which are exchanged for FNMA and
GNMA mortgage-backed securities, which are generally sold to
private investors, or may sell the loans directly to FNMA or other
private investors for cash. To the extent the loans do not meet
specifi ed characteristics, investors are generally entitled to require
the Corporation to repurchase such loans or indemnify the investor
against losses if the assets do not meet certain guidelines. Quality
review procedures are performed by the Corporation as required
under the government agency programs to ensure that asset
guideline qualifi cations are met. The Corporation has not recorded
any specifi c contingent liability in the consolidated fi nancial
statements for these customary representation and warranties
related to loans sold by the Corporation’s mortgage operations in
Puerto Rico, and management believes that, based on historical
data, the probability of payments and expected losses under these
representation and warranty arrangements is not signifi cant.
Servicing agreements relating to the mortgage-backed securities
programs of FNMA, FHLMC and GNMA, and to mortgage
loans sold or serviced to certain other investors, require the
Corporation to advance funds to make scheduled payments of
principal, interest, taxes and insurance, if such payments have
not been received from the borrowers. At December 31, 2009,
the Corporation serviced $13.2 billion (2008 - $12.7 billion) in
mortgage loans, including the loans serviced with credit recourse.
The Corporation generally recovers funds advanced pursuant to
these arrangements from the mortgage owner, from liquidation
proceeds when the mortgage loan is foreclosed or, in the case of
FHA / VA loans, under the applicable FHA and VA insurance and
guarantee programs. However, in the interim, the Corporation
must absorb the cost of the funds it advances during the time the
advance is outstanding. The Corporation must also bear the costs
of attempting to collect on delinquent and defaulted mortgage
loans. In addition, if a defaulted loan is not cured, the mortgage
loan will be canceled as part of the foreclosure proceedings and
the Corporation will not receive any future servicing income with
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indemnifi cations agreements outstanding at December 31, 2009
related principally to make-whole arrangements. At December
31, 2009, the Corporation’s reserve related to PFH’s indemnity
arrangements amounted to $9 million (2008 - $16 million), and
is included as other liabilities in the consolidated statement of
condition. During 2009, the Corporation recorded charge-offs with
respect to the PFH’s representation and warranty arrangements
amounting to approximately $3 million. The reserve balance at
December 31, 2009 contemplates historical indemnity payments.
Certain indemnifi cation provisions, which included, for example,
reimbursement of premiums on early loan payoffs and repurchase
obligation for defaulted loans within a short-term timeframe,
expired during 2009. Popular, Inc. Holding Company and Popular
North America have agreed to guarantee certain obligations of PFH
with respect to the indemnifi cation obligations.
During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Corporation
sold a lease portfolio of approximately $0.3 billion. At December
31, 2009, the reserve established to provide for any losses on the
breach of certain representations and warranties included in the
associated sale agreements amounted to $6 million. This reserve is
included as part of other liabilities in the consolidated statement
of condition. During 2009, the Corporation recorded charge-offs
of approximately $1 million related to these representation and
warranty arrangements.
Popular, Inc. Holding Company (“PIHC”) fully and
unconditionally guarantees certain borrowing obligations issued by
certain of its wholly-owned consolidated subsidiaries totaling $0.6
billion at December 31, 2009. In addition, at December 31, 2009,
PIHC fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a subordinated
basis, $1.4 billion of capital securities (trust preferred securities)
issued by wholly-owned issuing trust entities to the extent set
forth in the applicable guarantee agreement. Refer to Note 22 to
the consolidated fi nancial statements for information on these
trust entities.
The Corporation is a defendant in a number of legal proceedings
arising in the ordinary course of business. Based on the opinion
of legal counsel, management believes that the fi nal disposition
of these matters (except for the matters described in the Legal
Proceedings section of this MD&A or Note 33 to the consolidated
fi nancial statements which are in very early stages and as to which
the actions of which currently cannot be predicted) will not have
a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, results of
operations, fi nancial condition and liquidity.
Refer to the notes to the consolidated fi nancial statements for
further information on the Corporation’s contractual obligations,
commercial commitments, and derivative contracts.
respect to that loan. At December 31, 2009, the amount of funds
advanced by the Corporation under such servicing agreements
was approximately $14 million (2008 - $11 million). To the
extent the mortgage loans underlying the Corporation’s servicing
portfolio experience increased delinquencies, the Corporation
would be required to dedicate additional cash resources to comply
with its obligation to advance funds as well as incur additional
administrative costs related to increases in collection efforts.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation had established
reserves for customary representation and warranties related
to loans sold by its U.S. subsidiary E-LOAN. Loans had been
sold to investors on a servicing released basis subject to certain
representation and warranties. Although the risk of loss or
default was generally assumed by the investors, the Corporation
is required to make certain representations relating to borrower
creditworthiness, loan documentation and collateral, which if not
complied, may result in requiring the Corporation to repurchase
the loans or indemnify investors for any related losses associated to
these loans. The loans had been sold prior to 2009. At December
31, 2009, the Corporation’s reserve for estimated losses from
such representation and warranty arrangements amounted to
$33 million, which was included as part of other liabilities in the
consolidated statement of condition (2008 - $6 million). E-LOAN
is no longer originating and selling loans since the subsidiary
ceased these activities during 2008. In 2009, the Corporation
continued to reassess its estimate for expected losses associated to
E-LOAN’s customary representation and warranty arrangements.
The analysis incorporates expectations on future disbursements
based on quarterly repurchases and make-whole events for the
most recent two years, which refl ect the increase in claims resulting
from the current deteriorated economic environment, including
the real estate market. The analysis also considers factors such
as the average time distance between the loan’s funding date and
the loan repurchase date as observed in the historical loan data.
During 2009, E-LOAN charged-off approximately $14 million
against this representation and warranty reserve associated with
loan repurchases and indemnifi cations or make-whole payments.
Make-whole events are typically defaulted cases which the investor
attempts to recover by collateral or guarantees, and the seller is
obligated to cover any impaired or unrecovered portion of the loan.
During 2008, the Corporation provided indemnifi cations for the
breach of certain representations or warranties in connection with
certain sales of assets by the discontinued operations of PFH. The
sales were on a non-credit recourse basis. At December 31, 2009,
the agreements primarily include indemnifi cation for breaches of
certain key representations and warranties, some of which expire
within a defi nite time period; others survive until the expiration
of the applicable statute of limitations, and others do not expire.
Certain of the indemnifi cations are subject to a cap or maximum
aggregate liability defi ned as a percentage of the purchase price. The
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Credit Risk Management and Loan Quality
Credit risk occurs anytime funds are advanced, committed,
invested or otherwise exposed. Credit risk arises primarily from
the Corporation’s lending activities, as well as from other on-
balance sheet and off-balance sheet credit instruments. Credit
risk management is based on analyzing the creditworthiness of
the borrower, the adequacy of underlying collateral given current
events and conditions, and the existence and strength of any
guarantor support.
Business activities that expose the Corporation to credit
risk should be managed within the Board’s established limits
that consider factors, such as maintaining a prudent balance
of risk-taking across diversifi ed risk types and business units
(compliance with regulatory guidance, considering factors such as
concentrations and loan-to-value ratios), controlling the exposure
to lower credit quality assets, and limiting growth in, and overall
exposure to, any product or risk segment where the Corporation
does not have suffi cient experience and a proven ability to predict
credit losses.
The Corporation manages credit risk by maintaining sound
underwriting standards, monitoring and evaluating loan portfolio
quality, its trends and collectability, and assessing reserves and
loan concentrations. Also, credit risk is mitigated by implementing
and monitoring lending policies and collateral requirements,
and instituting credit review procedures to ensure appropriate
actions to comply with laws and regulations. The Corporation’s
credit policies require prompt identifi cation and quantifi cation
of asset quality deterioration or potential loss in order to ensure
the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Included in these
policies, primarily determined by the amount, type of loan and risk
characteristics of the credit facility, are various approval levels and
lending limit constraints, ranging from the branch or department
level to those that are more centralized. When considered
necessary, the Corporation requires collateral to support credit
extensions and commitments, which is generally in the form of
real estate and personal property, cash on deposit and other highly
liquid instruments.
The Corporation’s Credit Strategy Committee (“CRESCO”)
is management’s top policy-making body with respect to credit-
related matters and credit strategies. CRESCO will review the
activities of each subsidiary, in the detail that it may deem
appropriate, to ensure a proactive and coordinated management of
credit granting, credit exposures and credit procedures. CRESCO’s
principal functions include reviewing the adequacy of the
allowance for loan losses and periodically approving appropriate
provisions, monitoring compliance with charge-off policy,
establishing portfolio diversifi cation, yield and quality standards,
establishing credit exposure reporting standards, monitoring asset
quality, and approving credit policies and amendments thereto for
the subsidiaries and / or business lines, including special lending
approval authorities when and if appropriate. The analysis of
the allowance adequacy is presented to the Risk Management
Committee of the Board of Directors for review, consideration and
ratifi cation on a quarterly basis.
The Corporation also has a Corporate Credit Risk Management
Division (“CCRMD”). CCRMD is a centralized unit, independent
of the lending function. The CCRMD’s functions include
identifying, measuring and controlling credit risk independently
from the business units, evaluating the credit risk rating system
and reviewing the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses
in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(“GAAP”) and regulatory standards. CCRMD also ensures that
the subsidiaries comply with the credit policies and applicable
regulations, and monitors credit underwriting standards. Also,
the CCRMD performs ongoing monitoring of the portfolio,
including potential areas of concern for specifi c borrowers and/
or geographic regions.
The Corporation has a Credit Process Review Group within the
CCRMD, which performs annual comprehensive credit process
reviews of several middle markets, construction, asset-based and
corporate banking lending groups in BPPR. This group evaluates
the credit risk profi le of each originating unit along with each unit’s
credit administration effectiveness, including the assessment of the
risk rating representative of the current credit quality of the loans,
and the evaluation of collateral documentation. The monitoring
performed by this group contributes to assess compliance
with credit policies and underwriting standards, determine the
current level of credit risk, evaluate the effectiveness of the credit
management process and identify control defi ciencies that may
arise in the credit-granting process. Based on its fi ndings, the
Credit Process Review Group recommends corrective actions, if
necessary, that help in maintaining a sound credit process. CCRMD
has contracted an outside loan review fi rm to perform the credit
process reviews for the portfolios of commercial and construction
loans in the U.S. mainland operations. The CCRMD participates
in defi ning the review plan with the outside loan review fi rm and
actively participates in the discussions of the results of the loan
reviews with the business units. The CCRMD may periodically
review the work performed by the outside loan review fi rm.
CCRMD reports the results of the credit process reviews to the Risk
Management Committee of the Corporation’s Board of Directors.
The Corporation has specialized workout offi cers that handle
substantially all commercial loans which are past due 90 days and
over, borrowers which have fi led bankruptcy, or those that are
considered problem loans based on their risk profi le.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation’s credit exposure was
centered in its $23.8 billion total loan portfolio, which represented
74% of its earning assets. The portfolio composition for the last
fi ve years is presented in Table G.
The Corporation issues certain credit-related off-balance sheet
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fi nancial instruments including commitments to extend credit,
standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit to meet the
fi nancing needs of its customers. For these fi nancial instruments,
the contract amount represents the credit risk associated with
failure of the counterparty to perform in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the contract and the decline in value of
the underlying collateral. The credit risk associated with these
fi nancial instruments varies depending on the counterparty’s
creditworthiness and the value of any collateral held. Refer to Note
32 to the consolidated fi nancial statements and to the Contractual
Obligations and Commercial Commitments section of this MD&A
for the Corporation’s involvement in these credit-related activities.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation maintained a reserve
of approximately $15 million for potential losses associated with
unfunded loan commitments related to commercial and consumer
lines of credit, compared to $16 million at December 31, 2008.
The estimated reserve is principally based on the expected draws
on these facilities using historical trends and the application of the
corresponding reserve factors determined under the Corporation’s
allowance for loan losses methodology. This reserve for unfunded
exposures remains separate and distinct from the allowance for loan
losses and is reported as part of other liabilities in the consolidated
statement of condition.
The Corporation is also exposed to credit risk by using
derivative instruments but manages the level of risk by only dealing
with counterparties of good credit standing, entering into master
netting agreements whenever possible and, when appropriate,
obtaining collateral. Refer to Note 31 to the consolidated
fi nancial statements for further information on the Corporation’s
involvement in derivative instruments and hedging activities.
Also, you may refer to the Derivatives section included under Risk
Management in this MD&A.
The Corporation may also encounter risk of default in relation
to its investment securities portfolio. Refer to Notes 7 and 8 for
the composition of the investment securities available-for-sale
and held-to-maturity. The investment securities portfolio held by
the Corporation at December 31, 2009 are mostly Obligations
of U.S. Government sponsored entities, collateralized mortgage
obligations, mortgage-backed securities and U.S. Treasury
securities. The vast majority of these securities are rated the
equivalent of AAA by the major rating agencies. A substantial
portion of these instruments are guaranteed by mortgages, a U.S.
government sponsored entity or the full faith and credit of the
U.S. Government.
The Corporation’s credit risk exposure is spread among
individual consumers, small and medium businesses, as well as
corporate borrowers engaged in a wide variety of industries. Only
276 of these commercial lending relationships have credit relations
with an aggregate exposure of $10 million or more. At December
31, 2009, highly leveraged transactions and credit facilities to
fi nance speculative real estate ventures amounted to $90 million,
and there are no loans to less developed countries. The Corporation
limits its exposure to concentrations of credit risk by the nature
of its lending limits.
The Corporation has a signifi cant portfolio in construction and
commercial loans, mostly secured by commercial and residential
real estate properties. Due to their nature, these loans entail a
higher credit risk than consumer and residential mortgage loans,
since they are larger in size, may have less collateral coverage,
higher concentrated risk in a single borrower and are generally
more sensitive to economic downturns. Rapidly changing
collateral values, general economic conditions and numerous
other factors continue to create volatility in the housing markets
and have increased the possibility that additional losses may
have to be recognized with respect to the Corporation’s current
nonperforming assets. Furthermore, given the current slowdown
in the real estate market, the properties securing these loans may
be diffi cult to dispose of, if foreclosed.
The housing market in the U.S. is undergoing a correction of
historic proportions. After a period of several years of booming
housing markets, fueled by liberal credit conditions and rapidly
rising property values, since early 2007 the sector has been in
the midst of a substantial dislocation. This dislocation has had
a signifi cant impact on some of the Corporation’s U.S.-based
business segments and has affected its ongoing fi nancial results
and condition. The general level of property values in the U.S.,
as measured by several indexes widely followed by the market,
has declined signifi cantly. These declines are the result of ongoing
market adjustments that are aligning property values with income
levels and home inventories. The supply of homes in the market
increased substantially, and property value decreases were required
to clear the overhang of excess inventory in the U.S. market. Recent
indicators suggest that after a material price correction, the U.S.
real estate market may be entering a period of relative stability.
Nonetheless, further declines in property values could impact the
credit quality of the Corporation’s U.S. mortgage loan portfolio
because the value of the homes underlying the loans is a primary
source of repayment in the event of foreclosure. In the event of
foreclosure in a loan from this portfolio, the current market value
of the underlying collateral could be insuffi cient to cover the loan
amount owed.
The level of real estate prices in Puerto Rico had been more
stable than in other U.S. markets, but the current economic
environment has accelerated the devaluation of properties when
compared with previous periods. Also, additional economic
weakness in Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland could further
pressure residential property values. Lower real estate values
could increase loan delinquencies, foreclosures and the cost of
repossessing and disposing of real estate collateral. The higher
end of the housing market in Puerto Rico appears to have suffered
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a substantial slowdown in sales activity in recent quarters, as
refl ected in the low absorption rates of projects fi nanced in the
Corporation’s construction loan portfolio.
As indicated previously in this MD&A, during 2008,
management executed a series of actions to mitigate its credit
risk exposure in the U.S. mainland. These actions included
the discontinuance of PFH. Also, the Corporation exited the
lending business of E-LOAN which also faced high credit losses,
particularly in its HELOC and closed-end second mortgage
portfolios. In the case of the banking operations, during 2009,
the Corporation executed a plan to close, consolidate or sell
underperforming branches and exit lending businesses that do not
generate deposits or fee income. The Corporation has signifi cantly
curtailed the production of non-traditional mortgages as it ceased
originating non-conventional mortgage loans in its U.S. mainland
operations. This initiative was part of the BPNA Restructuring
Plan implemented in the fourth quarter of 2008. The non-
conventional mortgage unit is currently focused on servicing the
run-off portfolio and restructuring loans that have or show signs
of credit deterioration.
Management continues to refine the Corporation’s credit
standards to meet the changing economic environment. The
Corporation has adjusted its underwriting criteria, as well as
enhanced its line management and collection strategies, in
an attempt to mitigate losses. The commercial banking group
restructured and strengthened several areas to manage more
effectively the current scenario, focusing strategies on critical steps
in the origination and portfolio management processes to ensure
the quality of incoming loans as well as to detect and manage
potential problem loans early. The consumer lending area also
tightened the underwriting standards across all business lines and
reduced its exposure in areas that are more likely to be impacted
under the current economic conditions.
Geographical and Government Risk
The Corporation is also exposed to geographical and government
risk. The Corporation’s assets and revenue composition by
geographical area and by business segment is presented in Note
39 to the consolidated fi nancial statements.
A signifi cant portion of the Corporation’s fi nancial activities
and credit exposure is concentrated in Puerto Rico (the “Island”)
and the Island’s economy continues to deteriorate.
Since 2006, the Puerto Rico economy has been experiencing
recessionary conditions. Based on information published by the
Puerto Rico Planning Board (the “Planning Board”), the Puerto
Rico real gross national product decreased 3.7% during the fi scal
year ended June 30, 2009.
In 2010, the Puerto Rico economy should benefi t from the
disbursement of approximately $2.5 billion from the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“ARRA”) and $280.3
million from the Commonwealth’s local stimulus package.
The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico government is currently
addressing a fi scal defi cit which has been estimated at approximately
$3.2 billion or over 30% of its annual budget. It is implementing a
multi-year budget plan for reducing the defi cit, as its access to the
municipal bond market and its credit ratings depend, in part, on
achieving a balanced budget. Measures that the government has
implemented have included reducing expenses, including public-
sector employment layoffs. Since the government is an important
source of employment on the Island, these measures could have
the effect of intensifying the current recessionary cycle. The Puerto
Rico Labor Department reported an unemployment rate of 14.3%
for December 2009 compared with 13.1% for December 2008.
This decline in the Island’s economy has resulted in, among
other things, a downturn in the Corporation’s loan originations;
an increase in the level of its non-performing assets, loan loss
provisions and charge-offs, particularly in the Corporation’s
construction and commercial loan portfolios; an increase in the rate
of foreclosures on mortgage loans; and a reduction in the value of
the Corporation’s loans and loan servicing portfolio, all of which
have adversely affected its profi tability. If the decline in economic
activity continues, there could be further adverse effects on the
Corporation’s profi tability.
The current state of the economy and uncertainty in the private
and public sectors has had an adverse effect on the credit quality
of the Corporation’s loan portfolios. The persistent economic
slowdown would cause those adverse effects to continue, as
delinquency rates may increase in the short-term, until sustainable
growth resumes. Also, a potential reduction in consumer spending
may also impact growth in the Corporation’s other interest and
non-interest revenues.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation had $1.1 billion
of credit facilities granted to or guaranteed by the Puerto Rico
Government and its political subdivisions, of which $215 million
are uncommitted lines of credit. Of these total credit facilities
granted, $994 million were outstanding at December 31, 2009.
A substantial portion of the Corporation’s credit exposure to
the Government of Puerto Rico is either collateralized loans or
obligations that have a specifi c source of income or revenues
identifi ed for their repayment. Some of these obligations consist
of senior and subordinated loans to public corporations that
obtain revenues from rates charged for services or products, such
as water and electric power utilities. Public corporations have
varying degrees of independence from the central Government
and many receive appropriations or other payments from it. The
Corporation also has loans to various municipalities in Puerto Rico
for which the good faith, credit and unlimited taxing power of the
applicable municipality has been pledged to their repayment. These
municipalities are required by law to levy special property taxes
in such amounts as shall be required for the payment of all of its
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general obligation bonds and loans. Another portion of these loans
consists of special obligations of various municipalities that are
payable from the basic real and personal property taxes collected
within such municipalities.
Furthermore, at December 31, 2009, the Corporation had
outstanding $263 million in Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and
Political Subdivisions as part of its investment securities portfolio.
Refer to Notes 7 and 8 to the consolidated fi nancial statements for
additional information. Of that total, $258 million was exposed
to the creditworthiness of the Puerto Rico Government and its
municipalities. Of this portfolio, $55 million are in the form
of Puerto Rico Commonwealth Appropriation Bonds, of which
$45 million are rated Ba1, one notch below investment grade,
by Moody’s, while Standard & Poor’s Rating Services rates them
as investment grade. As of December 31, 2009, the Puerto Rico
Commonwealth Appropriation Bonds represented approximately
$0.6 million in unrealized losses in the investment securities
available-for-sale and held-to-maturity portfolios. The Corporation
continues to closely monitor the political and economic situation
of the Island and evaluates the portfolio for any declines in value
that management may consider being other-than-temporary.
As further detailed in Notes 7 and 8 to the consolidated
fi nancial statements, a substantial portion of the Corporation’s
investment securities represented exposure to the U.S. Government
in the form of U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S.
Government sponsored entities, as well as mortgage-backed
securities guaranteed by Ginnie Mae. In addition, $302 million of
residential mortgages and $350 million in commercial loans were
insured or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies at
December 31, 2009.
Non-Performing Assets
Non-performing assets include past-due loans that are no longer
accruing interest, renegotiated loans and real estate property
acquired through foreclosure. A summary of non-performing
assets by loan categories, including certain credit quality metrics, is
presented in Table N. For a summary of the Corporation’s policy for
placing loans on non-accrual status, refer to the Critical Accounting
Policies / Estimates section in this MD&A.
Non-performing assets attributable to the continuing operations
totaled $2.4 billion at December 31, 2009, compared with $1.3
billion at December 31, 2008 and $852 million at December 31,
2007. The increase from December 31, 2008 to December 31,
2009 was concentrated in portfolios secured by real estate. At
December 31, 2009, non-performing loans secured by real estate
amounted to $1.3 billion or 14.92% of total loans secured by real
estate in the Puerto Rico operations and $697 million or 10.69%,
respectively, in the U.S. mainland operations. These figures
compare to $704 million or 7.64% in Puerto Rico and $338 million
or 4.72% in the U.S. mainland operations at December 31, 2008.
At the end of 2007, these fi gures were $330 million and 3.61%
in Puerto Rico and $303 million and 4.41% in the U.S. mainland
operations. The increase in non-performing assets from December
31, 2008 to December 31, 2009 was primarily related to increases
in construction, commercial, and mortgage loans. Non-performing
commercial and construction loans increased from the end of 2008
to December 31, 2009 primarily in the BPPR reportable segment
by $579 million and in the BPNA reportable segment by $328
million. In terms of reserves, the total allowance for loan losses
to non-performing loans represented 55.40% at December 31,
2009, compared to 73.40% at December 31, 2008 and 71.21%
at December 31, 2007.
Non-performing construction loans increased $535 million
from the end of 2008 to December 31, 2009 primarily in the BPPR
reportable segment by $389 million and in the BPNA reportable
segment by $146 million. The ratio of construction non-performing
loans to construction loans held-in-portfolio increased from
14.44% at December 31, 2008 to 49.58% at December 31, 2009.
There were 22 construction loan relationships greater than $10
million in non-accrual status with an outstanding debt of $544
million at December 31, 2009, mostly related to the Puerto Rico
operations, compared with 6 construction loan relationships with
an outstanding debt of $152 million at December 31, 2008. The
construction non-performing loans to construction loans held-
in-portfolio ratios were 55.86% for the BPPR reportable segment
and 38.99% for the BPNA reportable segment at December 31,
2009. At December 31, 2008, these ratios were 15.02% and
13.37% for BPPR and BPNA reportable segments, respectively. The
construction loans in non-performing status for both reportable
segments are primarily residential real estate construction loans
which have been adversely impacted by general market conditions,
decreases in property values, oversupply in certain areas and
reduced absorption rates. For the year 2009, the housing market
in Puerto Rico reported nearly 22,000 residential units constructed
or under construction, which represented approximately 3.7 years
of estimated inventory according to the demand of such year.
Historically, the Corporation’s loss experience with real estate
construction loans has been relatively low due to the suffi ciency of
the underlying real estate collateral. In the current stressed housing
market, the value of the collateral securing the loan has become
one of the most important factors in determining the amount of
loss incurred and the appropriate level of the allowance for loan
losses. As further described in the Allowance for Loan Losses
section of this MD&A, management has increased the allowance
for loan losses through specifi c reserves for the construction loans
considered impaired. Construction loans considered specifi cally
impaired amounted to $841 million at December 31, 2009,
compared to $375 million at the same date in 2008. The specifi c
reserves for impaired construction loans amounted to $163 million
at December 31, 2009, compared to $120 million at December 31,
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Table N
Non-Performing Assets
(Dollars in thousands)
Non-accrual loans:
Commercial
Construction
Lease fi nancing
Mortgage
Consumer
Total non-performing loans
Other real estate
Total non-performing assets
2009
2008*
As of December 31,
2007
2006
2005
$836,728
854,937
9,655
510,847
64,185
2,276,352
125,483
$2,401,835
$239,559
$464,802
319,438
11,345
338,961
68,263
1,202,809
89,721
$1,292,530
$150,545
$266,790
95,229
10,182
349,381
49,090
770,672
81,410
$852,082
$109,569
$158,214
-
11,898
499,402
48,074
717,588
84,816
$802,404
$99,996
$131,260
2,486
2,562
371,885
39,316
547,509
79,008
$626,517
$86,662
Accruing loans past-due 90 days or more
1.77%
Non-performing loans to loans held-in-portfolio
Non-performing assets to total assets
1.29
Interest lost
$46,198
* Amounts as of December 31, 2008 exclude assets from discontinued operations. Non-performing loans and other real estate from discontinued operations amounted to $3
million and $0.9 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2008.
9.60%
6.91
$59,982
2.24%
1.69
$58,223
4.67%
3.32
$48,707
2.75%
1.92
$71,037
2008. Non-performing construction loans increased $224 million
from the end of 2007 to December 31, 2008 primarily in the BPPR
reportable segment by $168 million and in the BPNA reportable
segment by $62 million.
The increase in non-performing commercial loans from $465
million at December 31, 2008 to $837 million at December 31,
2009 resulted from the continuing downturn in the U.S. economy
and the recessionary economy in Puerto Rico that is now in its
fourth year. The percentage of non-performing commercial loans to
commercial loans held-in-portfolio rose from 3.41% at December
31, 2008 to 6.61% at December 31, 2009. For December 31,
2007, this ratio was 1.95%. Non-performing commercial loans
increased from December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2009 in
the BPPR reportable segment by $190 million and in the BPNA
reportable segment by $182 million. There were 5 commercial loan
relationships greater than $10 million in non-accrual status with
an outstanding debt of approximately $100 million at December
31, 2009, compared with 2 commercial loan relationships with
an outstanding debt of $31 million at December 31, 2008.
Commercial loans considered specifi cally impaired amounted to
$646 million at December 31, 2009, compared to $447 million
at the same date in 2008. The specifi c reserves for impaired
commercial loans at December 31, 2009 amounted to $109 million,
compared to $61 million at December 31, 2008. Non-performing
commercial loans increased $198 million from the end of 2007 to
December 31, 2008, which also was related to the recessionary
environment both in Puerto Rico and the United States.
The Corporation’s commercial loan portfolio secured by
commercial real estate (“CRE”), excluding construction loans,
amounted to $7.5 billion at December 31, 2009, of which $3.4
billion was secured with owner occupied properties. CRE non-
performing loans amounted to $557 million, or 7.41% of CRE
loans at December 31, 2009. The CRE non-performing loans ratios
for the Corporation’s Puerto Rico and U.S. mainland operations
were 8.29% and 6.39%, respectively, at December 31, 2009. At
December 31, 2008, the Corporation’s CRE portfolio, excluding
construction loans, amounted to $7.5 billion, of which $3.5
billion was secured with owner occupied properties. CRE non-
performing loans amounted to $290 million or 3.88% of CRE loans
at December 31, 2008. The CRE non-performing loans ratios for
the Corporation’s Puerto Rico and U.S. mainland operations were
5.85% and 1.64%, respectively, at December 31, 2008.
Recognition of interest income on commercial and construction
loans is discontinued when the loans are 90 days or more in
arrears on payments of principal or interest or when other factors
indicate that the collection of principal and interest is doubtful.
The impaired portions on these loans are charged-off at no longer
than 365 days past due.
Non-performing mortgage loans held-in-portfolio increased
$172 million from December 31, 2008 to the same date in 2009,
mainly in the BPPR reportable segment by $110 million and
the BPNA reportable segment by $62 million. The higher level
of non-performing residential mortgage loans was principally
attributed to BPNA’s non-conventional mortgage business in the
U.S. mainland operations and Puerto Rico’s residential mortgage
portfolio. Deteriorating economic conditions have impacted the
mortgage delinquency rates and have increased pressure in home
prices both in the United States and Puerto Rico. Total mortgage
loans net charge-offs in the BPPR reportable segment amounted to
$10.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, an increase of
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$7.8 million compared to the same period of 2008. BPPR reportable
segment’s mortgage loan portfolio averaged approximately $2.8
billion for the year ended December 31, 2009. Total mortgage
loans net charge-offs in the BPNA reportable segment amounted to
$109.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, an increase
of $59.9 million compared to the previous year. BPNA’s non-
conventional mortgage loan portfolio outstanding at December
31, 2009 approximated $1.1 billion with a related allowance
for loan losses of $118 million or 11.16%. As indicated in the
Restructuring Plans section of this MD&A, the Corporation is no
longer originating non-conventional mortgage loans at BPNA. Net
charge-offs for BPNA’s non-conventional mortgage loan portfolio
totaled $97.1 million with a ratio of 8.50% of net charge-offs
to average non-conventional mortgage loans held-in-portfolio
for the year ended December 31, 2009. Recognition of interest
income on mortgage loans is discontinued when 90 days or more
in arrears on payments of principal or interest. The impaired
portions on mortgage loans are charged-off at 180 days past due.
Non-performing mortgage loans decreased by $10 million from
December 31, 2007 to the same date in 2008. The decline was
associated in part to the reclassifi cation of $2 million in non-
performing mortgage loans of PFH to “Assets from discontinued
operations” in the consolidated statement of condition at December
31, 2008. PFH had $179 million in non-performing mortgage
loans at December 31, 2007.
The decrease of $4 million in non-performing consumer loans
from December 31, 2008 to the same period in 2009 was primarily
associated with the BPNA reportable segment which decreased by
$13 million. This decrease is mainly attributed to E-LOAN home
equity lines of credit and closed-end second mortgages, which
reported improvements in delinquency levels during the fourth
quarter of 2009. With the downsizing of E-LOAN in late 2007, this
subsidiary ceased originating these types of loans. Home equity
lending includes both home equity loans and lines of credit. This
type of lending, which is secured by a fi rst or second mortgage
on the borrower’s residence, allows a customer to borrow against
the equity in their home. Real estate market values as of the time
the loan or line is granted directly affect the amount of credit
extended and, in addition, changes in these values impact the
severity of losses. E-LOAN’s portfolio of home equity lines of
credit and closed-end second mortgages outstanding at December
31, 2009 totaled $538.8 million with a related allowance for loan
losses of $94.8 million or 17.59%. Recognition of interest income
on closed-end consumer loans and home equity lines of credit is
discontinued when the loans are 90 days or more in arrears on
payments of principal or interest. Income is generally recognized on
open-end consumer loans, except for home equity lines of credit,
until the loans are charged-off. Closed-end consumer loans and
leases are charged-off when they are 120 days in arrears. Open-
end consumer loans are charged-off when 180 days in arrears.
The favorable variance mentioned above was partially offset by an
increase of $9 million from December 31, 2008 to December 31,
2009 in non-performing consumer loans for the BPPR reportable
segment. This increase was primarily related to the auto loans
portfolio as a result of the recessionary economic conditions.
Non-performing consumer loans increased by $19 million from
December 31, 2007 to the same date in 2008, due principally to
the BPNA reportable segment which increased by $24 million,
with an increase of $18 million attributed to E-LOAN. Partially
offsetting this increase from the end of 2007 to the end of 2008
was a reduction in PFH of $6 million due to the sale of its portfolio
and the discontinuance of the business.
Other real estate, which represents real estate property acquired
through foreclosure, increased by $36 million from December 31,
2008 to the same date in 2009. This increase was principally due
to an increase in the BPPR reportable segment by $44 million,
including both commercial and residential properties. This increase
includes a residential real estate construction project in the Virgin
Islands repossessed by BPPR with a carrying value of $10.5 million
at December 31, 2009. The increase in the BPPR reportable
segment was partially offset by a decrease of $9 million in other
real estate pertaining to the BPNA reportable segment mainly
driven by sales of properties. With the slowdown in the housing
market caused by a continued economic deterioration in certain
geographical areas, there has been a softening effect on the market
for resale of repossessed real estate properties. As a result, defaulted
loans have increased, and these loans move through the default
process to the other real estate classifi cation. The combination of
increased fl ow of defaulted loans from the loan portfolio to other
real estate owned and the slowing of the liquidation market has
resulted in an increase in the number of other real estate units on
hand. Other real estate increased by $8 million from December
31, 2007 to the same date in 2008. This increase was principally
due to an increase in the BPNA reportable segment by $28 million
and BPPR reportable segment by $12 million, which was partially
offset by $32 million in other real estate pertaining to PFH at
December 31, 2007.
Once a loan is placed in non-accrual status, the interest
previously accrued and uncollected is charged against current
earnings and thereafter income is recorded only to the extent of
any interest collected. Refer to Table N for information on the
interest income that would have been realized had these loans been
performing in accordance with their original terms.
In addition to the non-performing loans included in Table N,
there were $248 million of loans at December 31, 2009, which
in management’s opinion are currently subject to potential future
classifi cation as non-performing and are considered specifi cally
impaired, compared to $206 million at December 31, 2008 and
$50 million at December 31, 2007.
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Another key measure used to evaluate and monitor the
Corporation’s asset quality is loan delinquencies. Loans delinquent
30 days or more and delinquencies as a percentage of their related
portfolio category at December 31, 2009 and 2008 are presented
below.
Table - Loan Delinquencies
(Dollars in millions)
Loans delinquent 30 days or more
Total delinquencies as a percentage
of total loans:
Commercial
Construction
Lease fi nancing
Mortgage
Consumer
Total
2009
2008
$3,685 $2,547
10.17% 6.74%
57.72
4.49
23.96
6.09
15.48% 9.69%
19.33
4.95
18.51
6.12
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more are composed
primarily of credit cards, FHA / VA and other insured mortgage
loans, and delinquent mortgage loans included in the Corporation’s
financial statements pursuant to GNMA’s buy-back option
program. Servicers of loans underlying GNMA mortgage-backed
securities must report as their own assets the defaulted loans
that they have the option to purchase, even when they elect not
to exercise that option. Also, accruing loans past due 90 days or
more include residential conventional loans purchased from other
fi nancial institutions that, although delinquent, the Corporation
has received timely payment from the sellers / servicers, and, in
some instances, have partial guarantees under recourse agreements.
Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses, which represents management’s
estimate of credit losses inherent in the loan portfolio, is maintained
at a suffi cient level to provide for estimated credit losses on
individually evaluated loans as well as estimated credit losses
inherent in the remainder of the loan portfolio. The Corporation’s
management evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses
on a quarterly basis. In this evaluation, management considers
current economic conditions and the resulting impact on Popular’s
loan portfolio, the composition of the portfolio by loan type and
risk characteristics, historical loss experience, results of periodic
credit reviews of individual loans, regulatory requirements and
loan impairment measurement, among other factors.
The Corporation must rely on estimates and exercise judgment
regarding matters where the ultimate outcome is unknown such
as economic developments affecting specifi c customers, industries
or markets. Other factors that can affect management’s estimates
are the years of historical data when estimating losses, changes in
underwriting standards, fi nancial accounting standards and loan
impairment measurements, among others. Changes in the fi nancial
condition of individual borrowers, in economic conditions, in
historical loss experience and in the condition of the various
markets in which collateral may be sold may all affect the required
level of the allowance for loan losses. Consequently, the business
fi nancial condition, liquidity, capital and results of operations
could also be affected.
The Corporation’s assessment of the allowance for loan losses is
determined in accordance with accounting guidance, specifi cally
guidance of loss contingencies in ASC Subtopic 450-20 and loan
impairment guidance in ASC Section 310-10-35. Refer to the
Critical Accounting Policies / Estimates section of this MD&A
for a description of the Corporation’s allowance for loan losses
methodology.
Refer to Table O for a summary of the activity in the allowance
for loan losses and selected loan losses statistics for the past 5 years.
Table P details the breakdown of the allowance for loan losses
by loan categories. The breakdown is made for analytical purposes,
and it is not necessarily indicative of the categories in which future
loan losses may occur.
The following table presents net charge-offs to average loans
held-in-portfolio (“HIP”) by loan category for the years ended
December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007:
Table - Net Charge-Offs to Average Loans HIP
Commercial
Construction
Lease fi nancing
Mortgage
Consumer
Total
2009
2.00%
15.30
2.46
2.75
7.28
4.17%
2008
1.24%
5.81
1.72
1.17
4.95
2.29%
2007
0.58%
(0.10)
1.28
0.35
3.25
1.01%
Credit quality performance continued to be under pressure
during 2009 and has continued into 2010. Generally, all of the
Corporation’s loan portfolios have been affected by the sustained
deterioration of the economic conditions affecting the markets in
which the Corporation operates.
The increase in construction loans net charge-offs for the
year ended December 31, 2009, compared with 2008, was
related to the Corporation’s Puerto Rico and U.S. operations.
The construction loan portfolio is currently considered one of
the higher-risk portfolios by the Corporation. Management has
identifi ed construction loans considered specifi cally impaired and
has established specifi c reserves based on the value of the collateral.
The allowance for loan losses corresponding to construction loans
represented 19.79% of that portfolio at December 31, 2009,
compared with 7.70% in 2008 and 4.31% in 2007. The ratio
of allowance to non-performing loans in the construction loan
category was 39.92% at the end of 2009, compared with 53.32%
in 2008 and 87.86% in 2007. Construction credits, which have
been adversely impacted by depressed economic conditions and
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decreases in property values, are primarily residential real estate
construction loans.
The BPPR reportable segment construction loan portfolio
totaled $1.1 billion at December 31, 2009, compared with $1.4
billion at December 31, 2008 and $1.2 billion at December
31, 2007. The construction loans net charge-offs for the BPPR
reportable segment amounted to $195.8 million for the year ended
December 31, 2009, compared with net charge-offs of $64.0
million for 2008 and net recoveries of $1.6 million for 2007. The
ratio of construction loans net charge-offs to average construction
loans held-in-portfolio in the BPPR reportable segment was 14.96%
for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared with 4.83% for
the same period in 2008. At December 31, 2009, approximately
$605 million or 55.86% of the segment’s construction loans were
in non-performing status.
The BPNA reportable segment construction loan portfolio
totaled $642 million at December 31, 2009, compared with $778
million at December 31, 2008 and $700 million at December 31,
2007. BPNA reportable segment construction loans net charge-
offs totaled $114.2 million for 2009 and $56.4 million for 2008.
The BPNA reportable segment construction loans net charge-offs
to average construction loans held-in-portfolio ratio experienced
an increase from 7.54% for the year 2008 to 15.92% for the
year 2009. There were no construction loans net charge-offs at
BPNA during 2007. At December 31, 2009, approximately $250
million or 38.99% of the segment’s construction loans were in
non-performing status.
The increase in commercial loans net charge-offs for the year
ended December 31, 2009, compared to the previous year, was
mostly associated with the deteriorated economic conditions
reflected across all industry sectors. The BPNA reportable
segment had a ratio of commercial loans net charge-offs to average
commercial loans held-in-portfolio of 2.38% for the year ended
December 31, 2009, compared to 0.76% for 2008, and 0.35% for
2007. The U.S. commercial segments which continue to report
higher net charge-offs in 2009 were primarily small businesses
and commercial real estate as a result of depressed economic
conditions. The ratio of commercial loans net charge-offs to average
commercial loans held-in-portfolio in the BPPR reportable segment
was 1.69% for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to
1.60% for 2008 and 0.72% for 2007. The allowance for loan losses
corresponding to commercial loans held-in-portfolio represented
3.46% of that portfolio at December 31, 2009, compared with
2.16% in 2008 and 1.02% in 2007. The ratio of allowance to non-
performing loans in the commercial loan category was 52.31% at
the end of 2009, compared with 63.39% in 2008 and 52.10% in
2007. At December 31, 2009, commercial loans in non-performing
status amounted to approximately $516 million, or 7.25% of
commercial loans held-in-portfolio at the BPPR reportable segment,
and $320 million, or 5.79% at the BPNA reportable segment.
The Corporation’s allowance for loan losses for mortgage loans
held-in-portfolio represented 3.36% of that portfolio at December
31, 2009, compared with 2.38% in 2008 and 1.15% in 2007.
Mortgage loans net charge-offs as a percentage of average mortgage
loans held-in-portfolio increased primarily in the U.S. mainland
operations, particularly due to non-conventional mortgage
loans, which are considered by management as another of the
Corporation’s higher-risk portfolios.
The BPNA reportable segment mortgage loan portfolio totaled
$1.5 billion at December 31, 2009, compared with $1.7 billion at
December 31, 2008 and $1.9 billion at December 31, 2007. The
mortgage loans net charge-offs for the BPNA reportable segment
amounted to $109.9 million for the year ended December 31,
2009, compared with $50.0 million for 2008 and $14.2 million for
2007. The BPNA reportable segment reported a ratio of mortgage
loans net charge-offs to average mortgage loans held-in-portfolio
of 6.93% for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared with
2.91% for 2008 and 0.89% for 2007. At December 31, 2009,
approximately $198 million or 13.49% of the reportable segment’s
mortgage loans were in non-performing status. Deteriorating
economic conditions in the U.S. mainland housing market have
impacted the mortgage industry delinquency rates. As a result of
higher delinquency and net charge-offs, BPNA recorded a higher
provision for loan losses in 2009 to cover for inherent losses in
this portfolio. The general level of property values in the U.S.
mainland, as measured by several indexes widely followed by the
market, has declined. These declines are the result of ongoing
market adjustments that are aligning property values with income
levels and home inventories. The supply of homes in the market
has increased substantially, and additional property value decreases
may be required to clear the overhang of excess inventory in the
U.S. market. Declining property values affect the credit quality of
the Corporation’s U.S. mainland mortgage loan portfolio because
the value of the homes underlying the loans is a primary source
of repayment in the event of foreclosure. As indicated in the
Restructuring Plans section of this MD&A, the Corporation is
no longer originating non-conventional mortgage loans at BPNA.
Mortgage loans net charge-offs in the BPPR reportable segment
amounted to $10.7 million for 2009, compared to $2.9 million
in 2008 and $1.2 million in 2007. The slowdown in the housing
sector in Puerto Rico has put pressure on home prices and reduced
sales activity. The ratio of mortgage loans net charge-offs to average
mortgage loans held-in-portfolio for the BPPR reportable segment
was 0.38% for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared
to 0.10% for 2008. BPPR’s mortgage loans are primarily fi xed-
rate fully amortizing, full-documentation loans that do not have
the level of layered risk associated with subprime loans offered
by certain major U.S. mortgage loan originators. As in the U.S.
mainland, the continued recessionary environment in Puerto Rico
has negatively impacted property values, thus increasing the level
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Table O
Allowance for Loan Losses and Selected Loan Losses Statistics
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at beginning of year
Allowances acquired
Provision for loan losses
Impact of change in reporting period*
Charge-offs:
Commercial
Construction
Lease fi nancing
Mortgage
Consumer
Recoveries:
Commercial
Construction
Lease fi nancing
Mortgage
Consumer
Net loans charged-off:
Commercial
Construction
Lease fi nancing
Mortgage
Consumer
Write-downs related to loans transferred
to loans held-for-sale
Change in allowance for loan losses from
discontinued operations**
Balance at end of year
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Outstanding at year end
Average
Ratios:
Allowance for loan losses to year
end loans held-in-portfolio
Recoveries to charge-offs
Net charge-offs to average loans
held-in-portfolio
Net charge-offs earnings coverage
Allowance for loan losses to net
charge-offs
Provision for loan losses to:
2009
$882,807
-
1,405,807
-
2,288,614
290,547
311,311
22,281
124,781
347,027
1,095,947
27,281
1,386
4,799
4,175
30,896
68,537
263,266
309,925
17,482
120,606
316,131
1,027,410
-
2008
$548,832
-
991,384
-
1,540,216
184,578
120,425
22,761
53,303
264,437
645,504
15,167
-
3,934
425
26,014
45,540
169,411
120,425
18,827
52,878
238,423
599,964
12,430
2007
$522,232
7,290
341,219
-
870,741
94,992
-
23,722
15,889
173,937
308,540
18,280
1,606
8,695
421
28,902
57,904
76,712
(1,606)
15,027
15,468
145,035
250,636
2006
$461,707
-
187,556
-
649,263
54,724
-
24,526
4,465
125,350
209,065
17,195
22
10,643
526
27,327
55,713
37,529
(22)
13,883
3,939
98,023
153,352
-
-
2005
$437,081
6,291
121,985
1,586
566,943
64,559
-
20,568
4,908
85,068
175,103
21,965
-
10,939
301
26,292
59,497
42,594
-
9,629
4,607
58,776
115,606
-
-
$1,261,204
(45,015)
$882,807
(71,273)
$548,832
26,321
$522,232
10,370
$461,707
$23,713,113
24,650,071
$25,732,873
26,162,786
$28,021,456
24,908,943
$32,017,017
23,533,341
$31,011,026
21,280,242
5.32%
6.25
4.17
0.82x
1.23
3.43%
7.05
2.29
1.29x
1.47
1.96%
18.77
1.01
2.53x
2.19
1.63%
26.65
0.65
4.87x
3.41
1.49%
33.98
0.54
6.84x
3.99
Net charge-offs
Average loans held-in-portfolio
Allowance to non-performing loans
*Represents the net effect of provision for loan losses, less net charge-offs corresponding to the impact of the change in fi scal period at certain subsidiaries (change from fi scal
to calendar reporting year for non-banking subsidiaries).
**A positive amount represents higher provision for loan losses recorded during the period compared to net charge-offs, and vice versa for a negative amount.
1.37
5.70%
55.40
1.65
3.79%
73.40
1.36
1.37%
71.21
1.22
0.80%
72.78
1.06
0.57%
84.33
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31, 2008 to December 31, 2009 was mainly attributed to reserves
for commercial and construction loans due to the continued
deterioration of the economic and housing market conditions
in Puerto Rico and in the U.S. mainland. Also, the Corporation
recorded higher reserves to cover inherent losses in the home equity
lines of credit and closed-end second mortgages loan portfolios of
the U.S. mainland operations. The persistent declines in residential
real estate values, combined with the reduced ability of certain
homeowners to refi nance or repay their residential real estate
obligations, have resulted in higher delinquencies and losses in
these U.S. mainland portfolios.
The following table sets forth information concerning the
composition of the Corporation's allowance for loan losses
(“ALLL”) at December 31, 2009 by loan category and by whether
the allowance and related provisions were calculated individually
pursuant the requirements for specifi c impairment or through a
general valuation allowance:
Table - ALLL - General and Specifi c Reserves
December 31, 2009
Lease
(In thousands)
Commercial Construction Financing Mortgage Consumer
Total
Specifi c allowance
for loan losses
$108,769
$162,907
Impaired loans
645,513
841,361
-
-
$52,211
186,747
-
-
$323,887
1,673,621
Specifi c allowance
for loan losses to
impaired loans
General allowance
16.85%
19.36%
-
27.96%
-
19.35%
for loan losses
$328,940
$178,412
$18,558
$102,400 $309,007
$937,317
Loans held-in-
portfolio,
excluding
impaired loans
12,018,546
883,012
675,629
4,416,498 4,045,807 22,039,492
General allowance
for loans losses
to loans held-in-
portfolio,
excluding
impaired loans
Total allowance
2.74%
20.20%
2.75%
2.32%
7.64%
4.25%
for loan losses
$437,709
$341,319
$18,558
$154,611 $309,007 $1,261,204
Total loans held-
in-portfolio
Allowance for
loan losses to
loans held-in-
portfolio
12,664,059
1,724,373
675,629
4,603,245 4,045,807 23,713,113
3.46%
19.79%
2.75%
3.36%
7.64%
5.32%
of losses. Deteriorating economic conditions have impacted the
mortgage delinquency rates in Puerto Rico increasing the levels
of non-accruing mortgage loans.
Consumer loans net charge-offs as a percentage of average
consumer loans held-in-portfolio rose due to higher delinquencies
in the U.S. mainland and in Puerto Rico. Consumer loans net
charge-offs in the BPNA reportable segment increased to $147.6
million for the year ended December 31, 2009, compared with
$91.6 million for 2008 and $20.7 million for 2007. E-LOAN
represented approximately $50.8 million of the increase in
the net charge-offs in consumer loans held-in-portfolio for the
BPNA reportable segment between 2008 and 2009. The ratio of
consumer loans net charge-offs to average consumer loans held-
in-portfolio in the BPNA reportable segment was 13.31% for
2009, compared with 6.89% for 2008 and 1.83% for 2007. This
increase in net charge-offs in consumer loans held-in-portfolio
for the BPNA reportable segment was mainly related to E-LOAN’s
home equity lines of credit and closed-end second mortgages, also
considered by management as higher-risk portfolios. E-LOAN
has ceased originating these types of loans. A home equity line of
credit is a loan secured by a primary residence or second home.
The deterioration in the delinquency profi le and the declines in
property values have negatively impacted charge-offs. E-LOAN’s
home equity lines of credit and closed-end second mortgages loan
portfolio totaled $538.8 million at December 31, 2009 and had
a current loan-to-value ratio of approximately 113% and 106%,
respectively. The current loan-to-value ratios of these portfolios
resulted from appraisals mostly updated during the year ended
December 31, 2009. As of such date, approximately $15.6 million
or 2.89% of these particular loan portfolios was in non-performing
status. Combined net charge-offs for E-LOAN’s home equity lines
of credit and second mortgages totaled $106.7 million or 16.99%
for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Consumer loans net charge-offs in the BPPR reportable segment
rose for the year ended December 31, 2009, when compared with
the previous year, by $21.7 million. The ratio of consumer loans
net charge-offs to average consumer loans held-in-portfolio in the
BPPR reportable segment was 5.21% for 2009, compared with
4.21% for 2008 and 3.73% for 2007. The increase was mainly
attributed to BPPR’s credit cards portfolio as a result of the current
recessionary environment in Puerto Rico. The allowance for loan
losses for consumer loans held-in-portfolio represented 7.64% of
that portfolio at December 31, 2009, compared with 6.23% in
2008 and 4.39% in 2007. The increase in this ratio was the result
of increased levels of delinquencies and charge-offs.
The allowance for loan losses increased from December 31,
2008 to December 31, 2009 by $378 million. The allowance
for loan losses represented 5.32% of loans held-in-portfolio at
December 31, 2009, compared with 3.43% at December 31, 2008
and 1.96% at December 31, 2007. The increase from December
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Table P
Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses
(Dollars in millions) 2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
As of December 31,
Allowance
for
Loan Losses
Percentage of
Percentage of
Loans in Each Allowance Loans in Each
Category to
Category to
for
Total Loans* Loan Losses Total Loans*
Percentage of
Allowance Loans in Each Allowance Loans in Each Allowance Loans in Each
Percentage of
Percentage of
for
Category to
Loan Losses Total Loans* Loan Losses Total Loans* Loan Losses Total Loans*
Category to
Category to
for
for
Commercial
Construction
Lease fi nancing
Mortgage
Consumer
Total
*Note: For purposes of this table, the term loans refers to loans held-in-portfolio (excludes loans held-for-sale).
$437.7
341.3
18.6
154.6
309.0
$1,261.2
53.4%
7.3
2.8
19.4
17.1
100.0%
53.0%
8.6
2.9
17.4
18.1
100.0%
48.8%
6.9
3.9
21.7
18.7
100.0%
$139.0
83.7
25.6
70.0
230.5
$548.8
$294.6
170.3
22.0
106.3
289.6
$882.8
$171.3
32.7
24.8
92.2
201.2
$522.2
40.9%
4.4
3.8
34.6
16.3
100.0%
$171.7
12.7
27.6
72.7
177.0
$461.7
38.0%
2.7
4.2
39.7
15.4
100.0%
The Corporation’s recorded investment in commercial,
construction and mortgage loans that were considered impaired
and the related valuation allowance at December 31, 2009,
December 31, 2008, and December 31, 2007 were:
2009
2008
Recorded Valuation Recorded Valuation Recorded Valuation
Investment Allowance Investment Allowance Investment Allowance
2007
(In millions)
Impaired loans:
Valuation allowance $1,263.3
No valuation
410.3
allowance required
Total impaired loans $1,673.6
$323.9
$664.9
$194.7
$174.0
$54.0
-
$323.9
232.7
$897.6
-
$194.7
147.7
$321.7
-
$54.0
The following table sets forth the activity in the specifi c reserves
for impaired loans for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Table - Activity in Specifi c ALLL
Commercial Construction Mortgage
(In thousands)
Loans
Loans
Loans
Total
Specifi c allowance for loan losses
at January 1, 2009
Provision for impaired loans
Less: Net charge-offs
Specifi c allowance for loan losses
$61,261
156,981
109,473
$119,566
$13,895
$194,722
345,002
301,661
64,055
25,739
566,038
436,873
at December 31, 2009
$108,769
$162,907
$52,211
$323,887
The impaired construction loans at December 31, 2009 were
mainly related to the BPPR reportable segment with $606 million
and the BPNA reportable segment with $235 million. The related
specifi c reserves for these impaired construction loans as of such
date amounted to $116 million and $47 million, respectively. In the
current stressed housing market, the value of the collateral securing
the loan has become the most important factor in determining the
amount of loss incurred and the appropriate level of the allowance
for loan losses. The likelihood of losses that are equal to the entire
recorded investment for a real estate loan is remote. However, in
some cases, during recent quarters declining real estate values
have resulted in the determination that the estimated value of the
collateral was insuffi cient to cover all of the recorded investment
in the loans.
With respect to the $410 million portfolio of impaired
commercial and construction loans for which no allowance for loan
losses was required at 2009, management followed the guidance
for specifi c impairment of a loan. When a loan is impaired, the
measurement of the impairment may be based on: (1) the present
value of the expected future cash fl ows of the impaired loan
discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate; (2) the
observable market price of the impaired loan; or (3) the fair value of
the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. A loan is collateral
dependent if the repayment of the loan is expected to be provided
solely by the underlying collateral. The $410 million impaired
commercial and construction loans were collateral dependent
loans in which management performed a detailed analysis based
on the fair value of the collateral less estimated costs to sell and
determined that the collateral was deemed adequate to cover any
losses at December 31, 2009.
Average impaired loans during the years ended December 31,
2009 and 2008 were $1.3 billion and $0.6 billion, respectively.
The Corporation recognized interest income on impaired loans
of $16.9 million and $8.8 million for the years ended December
31, 2009 and 2008.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation’s commercial loan
portfolio included a total of $135.6 million worth of loan
modifi cations for the BPPR reportable segment and $2.6 million
for the BPNA reportable segment, which were considered
troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”) since they involved
granting a concession to borrowers under fi nancial diffi culties.
The outstanding commitments for these commercial TDRs
amounted to $0.6 million in the BPPR reportable segment, and no
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outstanding commitments in the BPNA reportable segment. The
TDR commercial loans were evaluated for impairment resulting
in a reserve of $24.2 million for the BPPR reportable segment and
$0.8 million for the BPNA reportable segment at December 31,
2009. The construction loan portfolio included a total of $179.1
million worth of loan modifi cations for the BPPR reportable
segment and $96.5 million for the BPNA reportable segment, which
were considered TDRs at December 31, 2009. The outstanding
commitments for these TDR construction loans amounted to $59.2
million in the BPPR reportable segment, and $0.8 million in the
BPNA reportable segment. These TDR construction loans were
evaluated for impairment resulting in a reserve of $25.9 million
for the BPPR reportable segment and $14.9 million for the BPNA
reportable segment at December 31, 2009.
BPNA’s non-conventional mortgage loan portfolio reported a
total of $187 million worth of loan modifi cations considered TDRs
at December 31, 2009, compared with $76 million at December 31,
2008. Although the criteria for specifi c impairment excludes large
groups of smaller-balance homogeneous loans that are collectively
evaluated for impairment (e.g. mortgage loans), it specifi cally
requires its application to modifi cations considered TDRs. These
TDR mortgage loans were evaluated for impairment resulting in
a reserve of $52 million at December 31, 2009, compared with a
reserve of $14 million at December 31, 2008.
The existing adverse economic conditions are expected to
persist through 2010, thus it is likely that the Corporation will
continue to experience heightened credit losses, additional
signifi cant provisions for loan losses, an increased allowance for
loan losses and higher levels of non-performing assets. While
management believes that the Corporation’s allowance for loan
losses was adequate at December 31, 2009, there is no certainty that
it will be suffi cient to cover future credit losses in the portfolio due
to continued adverse changes in the economy, market conditions
or events negatively affecting particular customers, industries or
markets, both in Puerto Rico and the United States.
Management has implemented the following initiatives to
manage the deterioration of the loan portfolios and to help mitigate
future credit costs:
• increased and reorganized the resources at the commercial
and construction loan divisions;
• strengthened the workout units through enhanced collection
tools and strategies to mitigate losses focusing on early
detection;
• adjusted underwriting criteria and reduced risk exposures;
• launched marketing campaigns with discounted offers and
incentives to promote the sales of residential units;
• enhanced critical credit risk management processes;
• modifi ed approximately $187 million in non-conventional
mortgages in the U.S. mainland operations (at December
31, 2009); and
• consolidated the Puerto Rico consumer fi nance operations
into retail business.
There can be no assurances that these initiatives will be
successful in mitigating future credit losses.
Operational Risk Management
Operational risk can manifest itself in various ways, including
errors, fraud, business interruptions, inappropriate behavior of
employees, and failure to perform in a timely manner, among
others. These events can potentially result in fi nancial losses and
other damages to the Corporation, including reputational harm.
The successful management of operational risk is particularly
important to a diversifi ed fi nancial services company like Popular
because of the nature, volume and complexity of its various
businesses.
To monitor and control operational risk and mitigate related
losses, the Corporation maintains a system of comprehensive
policies and controls. The Corporation’s Operational Risk
Committee (“ORCO”), which is composed of senior level
representatives from the business lines and corporate functions,
provides executive oversight to facilitate consistency of effective
policies, best practices, controls and monitoring tools for
managing and assessing all types of operational risks across
the Corporation. The Operational Risk Management Division,
within the Corporation’s Risk Management Group, serves as
ORCO’s operating arm and is responsible for establishing baseline
processes to measure, monitor, limit and manage operational risk.
In addition, the Auditing Division provides oversight about policy
compliance and ensures adequate attention is paid to correct the
identifi ed issues.
Operational risks fall into two major categories: business
specific and corporate-wide affecting all business lines. The
primary responsibility for the day-to-day management of business
specifi c risks relies on business unit managers. Accordingly,
business unit managers are responsible for ensuring that
appropriate risk containment measures, including corporate-wide
or business segment specifi c policies and procedures, controls and
monitoring tools, are in place to minimize risk occurrence and
loss exposures. Examples of these include personnel management
practices, data reconciliation processes, transaction processing
monitoring and analysis and contingency plans for systems
interruptions. To manage corporate-wide risks, specialized groups
such as Legal, Information Security, Business Continuity, Finance
and Compliance, assist the business units in the development and
implementation of risk management practices specifi c to the needs
of the individual businesses.
Operational risk management plays a different role in each
category. For business specific risks, the Operational Risk
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Management Group works with the segments to ensure consistency
in policies, processes, and assessments. With respect to corporate-
wide risks, such as information security, business continuity, legal
and compliance, the risks are assessed and a consolidated corporate
view is developed and communicated to the business level.
Legal Proceedings
The Corporation and its subsidiaries are defendants in a number
of legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business.
Based on the opinion of legal counsel, management believes
that the fi nal disposition of these matters, except for the matters
described below which are in very early stages and management
cannot currently predict their outcome, will not have a material
adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, results of operations,
fi nancial condition and liquidity.
Between May 14, 2009 and March 1, 2010, fi ve putative class
actions and two derivative claims were fi led in the United States
District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rico
Court of First Instance, San Juan Part, against Popular, Inc. and
certain of its directors and offi cers, among others. The fi ve class
actions have now been consolidated into two separate actions:
a securities class action captioned Hoff v. Popular, Inc., et al.
(consolidated with Otero v. Popular, Inc., et al.) and an ERISA class
action entitled In re Popular, Inc. ERISA Litigation (comprised of
the consolidated cases of Walsh v. Popular, Inc. et al.; Montañez v.
Popular, Inc., et al.; and Dougan v. Popular, Inc., et al.). On October
19, 2009, plaintiffs in the Hoff case fi led a consolidated class action
complaint which includes as defendants the underwriters in the
May 2008 offering of Series B Preferred Stock. The consolidated
action purports to be on behalf of purchasers of Popular’s securities
between January 24, 2008 and February 19, 2009 and alleges
that the defendants violated Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act,
and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, and Section 20(a) of
the Exchange Act by issuing a series of allegedly false and/or
misleading statements and/or omitting to disclose material facts
necessary to make statements made by the Corporation not false
and misleading. The consolidated action also alleges that the
defendants violated Section 11, Section 12(a)(2) and Section
15 of the Securities Act by making allegedly untrue statements
and/or omitting to disclose material facts necessary to make
statements made by the Corporation not false and misleading in
connection with the May 2008 offering of Series B Preferred Stock.
The consolidated securities class action complaint seeks class
certifi cation, an award of compensatory damages and reasonable
costs and expenses, including counsel fees. On January 11,
2010, Popular and the individual defendants moved to dismiss
the consolidated securities class action complaint. On November
30, 2009, plaintiffs in the ERISA case fi led a consolidated class
action complaint. The consolidated complaint purports to be
on behalf of employees participating in the Popular, Inc. U.S.A.
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan and the Popular, Inc. Puerto
Rico Savings and Investment Plan from January 24, 2008 to the
date of the Complaint to recover losses pursuant to Sections 409
and 502(a)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
(ERISA) against Popular, certain directors, offi cers and members
of plan committees, each of whom is alleged to be a plan fi duciary.
The consolidated complaint alleges that the defendants breached
their alleged fi duciary obligations by, among other things, failing
to eliminate Popular stock as an investment alternative in the
plans. The complaint seeks to recover alleged losses to the plans
and equitable relief, including injunctive relief and a constructive
trust, along with costs and attorneys fees. On December 21, 2009,
and in compliance with a scheduling order issued by the Court,
Popular and the individual defendants submitted an answer to the
amended complaint. Shortly thereafter, on December 31, 2009,
Popular and the individual defendants fi led a motion to dismiss
the consolidated class action complaint or, in the alternative,
for judgment on the pleadings. The derivative actions (García
v. Carrión, et al. and Díaz v. Carrión, et al.) have been brought
purportedly for the benefi t of nominal defendant Popular, Inc.
against certain executive offi cers and directors and allege breaches
of fi duciary duty, waste of assets and abuse of control in connection
with our issuance of allegedly false and misleading fi nancial
statements and fi nancial reports and the offering of the Series B
Preferred Stock. The derivative complaints seek a judgment that
the action is a proper derivative action, an award of damages and
restitution, and costs and disbursements, including reasonable
attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses. On October 9, 2009, the
Court coordinated for purposes of discovery the García action
and the consolidated securities class action. On October 15,
2009, Popular and the individual defendants moved to dismiss
the García complaint for failure to make a demand on the Board
of Directors prior to initiating litigation. On November 20, 2009,
and pursuant to a stipulation among the parties, plaintiffs fi led
an amended complaint, and on December 21, 2009, Popular and
the individual defendants moved to dismiss the García amended
complaint. The Díaz case, fi led in the Puerto Rico Court of First
Instance, San Juan, has been removed to the U.S. District Court
for the District of Puerto Rico. On October 13, 2009, Popular and
the individual defendants moved to consolidate the García and
Díaz actions. On October 26, 2009, plaintiff moved to remand
the Díaz case to the Puerto Rico Court of First Instance and to
stay defendants’ consolidation motion pending the outcome of the
remand proceedings. At a scheduling conference held on January
14, 2010, the Court stayed discovery in both the Hoff and García
matters pending resolution of their respective motions to dismiss.
At this early stage, it is not possible for management to assess
the probability of an adverse outcome, or reasonably estimate
the amount of any potential loss. It is possible that the ultimate
resolution of these matters, if unfavorable, may be material to the
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Corporation’s results of operations.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards and Issued But Not
Yet Effective Accounting Standards
The FASB Accounting Standards Codifi cation (“ASC”)
Effective July 1, 2009, the ASC became the single source of
authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
(“GAAP”) recognized by the Financial Accounting Standards
Board (“FASB”) to be applied by non-governmental entities.
Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC
registrants. The ASC superseded all existing non-SEC accounting
and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered non-SEC
accounting literature not included in the ASC is non-authoritative.
The Corporation’s policies were not affected by the conversion to
ASC. However, references to specifi c accounting guidance in the
notes of the Corporation’s fi nancial statements have been changed
to the appropriate section of the ASC.
Business Combinations (ASC Topic 805) (formerly SFAS No. 141-R)
In December 2007, the FASB issued guidance that establishes
principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and
measures in its fi nancial statements the identifi able assets acquired,
the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in an
acquiree, including the recognition and measurement of goodwill
acquired in a business combination. The Corporation is required
to apply this guidance to all business combinations completed on
or after January 1, 2009. For business combinations in which the
acquisition date was before the effective date, these provisions
apply to the subsequent accounting for deferred income tax
valuation allowances and income tax contingencies and require
any changes in those amounts to be recorded in earnings. This
guidance on business combinations did not have a material effect
on the consolidated fi nancial statements of the Corporation for
the year ended December 31, 2009.
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements (ASC
Subtopic 810-10) (formerly SFAS No. 160)
In December 2007, the FASB issued guidance to establish
accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest
in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. This
guidance requires entities to classify noncontrolling interests as a
component of stockholders’ equity on the consolidated fi nancial
statements and requires subsequent changes in ownership interests
in a subsidiary to be accounted for as an equity transaction.
Additionally, it requires entities to recognize a gain or loss upon
the loss of control of a subsidiary and to remeasure any ownership
interest retained at fair value on that date. This statement
also requires expanded disclosures that clearly identify and
distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests
of the noncontrolling owners. This guidance was adopted by the
Corporation on January 1, 2009. The adoption of this standard
did not have an impact on the Corporation’s consolidated fi nancial
statements.
Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (ASC
Subtopic 815-10) (formerly SFAS No. 161)
In March 2008, the FASB issued an amendment for disclosures
about derivative instruments and hedging activities. The standard
expands the disclosure requirements for derivatives and hedged
items and has no impact on how the Corporation accounts for
these instruments. The standard was adopted by the Corporation
in the fi rst quarter of 2009. Refer to Note 31 to the consolidated
fi nancial statements for related disclosures.
Subsequent Events (ASC Subtopic 855-10) (formerly SFAS No. 165)
In May 2009, the FASB issued guidance which establishes general
standards of accounting for and disclosures of events that occur
after the balance sheet date but before fi nancial statements are
issued or are available to be issued. Specifi cally, this standard
sets forth the period after the balance sheet date during which
management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or
transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure
in the fi nancial statements, the circumstances under which an
entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the
balance sheet date in its fi nancial statements, and the disclosures
that an entity should make about events or transactions that
occurred after the balance sheet date. This guidance was effective
for interim or annual fi nancial periods ending after June 15,
2009, and shall be applied prospectively. Refer to Note 2 to the
consolidated fi nancial statements and the Subsequent Events
section in this MD&A for related disclosures.
Transfers of Financial Assets, (ASC Subtopic 860-10) (formerly SFAS
No. 166)
In June 2009, the FASB issued a revision which eliminates the
concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity” (“QSPEs”), changes
the requirements for derecognizing fi nancial assets, and includes
additional disclosures requiring more information about transfers
of fi nancial assets in which entities have continuing exposure to the
risks related to the transferred fi nancial assets. This guidance must
be applied as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s fi rst annual
reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim
periods within that fi rst annual reporting period and for interim
and annual reporting periods thereafter. Earlier application was
prohibited. The Corporation is adopting this guidance for transfers
of fi nancial assets commencing on January 1, 2010.
The Corporation is evaluating the impact that this new
accounting guidance will have on the guaranteed mortgage
securitizations with Fannie Mae (“FNMA”) and Ginnie Mae
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(“GNMA”), which are the principal transactions executed by the
Corporation that are subject to the new guidance. The Corporation
anticipates that transactions backed by FNMA will meet the
criteria for sale accounting since the assets transferred are placed
and isolated in an independent trust. However, the transactions
backed by GNMA will require additional evaluation since they
are isolated without the use of a trust to hold the GNMA pass-
through certifi cates. Instead, the pools of mortgage loans are legally
isolated through the establishment of custodial pools, whereby all
rights, title and interest are conveyed to GNMA. The Corporation
will assess these transactions to conclude if they will continue
to be considered a sale for accounting purposes. Currently, the
Corporation does not anticipate that this guidance will have a
material effect on the consolidated fi nancial statements.
Variable Interest Entities, (ASC Subtopic 860-10) (formerly SFAS No.
167)
The FASB amended on June 2009 the guidance applicable to
variable interest entities (“VIE”) and changed how a reporting
entity determines when an entity that is insuffi ciently capitalized
or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be
consolidated. The determination of whether a reporting entity is
required to consolidate another entity is based on, among other
things, the other entity’s purpose and design and the reporting
entity’s ability to direct the activities of the other entity that most
signifi cantly impact the other entity’s economic performance.
The amendments to the consolidated guidance affect all entities
that were within the scope of the original guidance, as well as
qualifying special-purpose entities (“QSPEs”) that were previously
excluded from the guidance. The new guidance requires a reporting
entity to provide additional disclosures about its involvement
with variable interest entities and any signifi cant changes in risk
exposure due to that involvement. A reporting entity will be
required to disclose how its involvement with a variable interest
entity affects the reporting entity’s fi nancial statements. The new
guidance requires ongoing evaluation of whether an enterprise is
the primary benefi ciary of a variable interest entity. The guidance
is effective for the Corporation commencing on January 1, 2010.
Currently, the Corporation issues government sponsored
securities backed by GNMA and FNMA. FNMA uses independent
trusts to isolate the pass-through certifi cates and therefore, are
considered VIEs. On the SEC responses to the Mortgage Banker
Association Whitepaper issued on February 10, 2010, the SEC
reiterated that the GNMA securities I and II are considered VIEs
for the assessment of the new consolidation guidance applicable
to VIEs.
After evaluation of these transactions, the Corporation reached
the conclusion that it is not the primary benefi ciary of these VIEs.
The Corporation also owns certain equity investments that are
not considered VIEs, even in consideration of the new accounting
guidance. Other structures analyzed by management are the trust
preferred securities. Even though these trusts are still considered
VIEs under the new guidance, the Corporation does not possess
a signifi cant variable interest on these trusts. Additionally, the
Corporation has variable interests in certain investments that
have the attributes of investment companies, as well as limited
partnership investments in venture capital companies. However,
in January 2010, the FASB decided to make offi cial the deferral of
ASC Subtopic 860-10 for certain investment entities. The deferral
allows asset managers that have no obligation to fund potentially
signifi cant losses of an investment entity to continue to apply the
previous accounting guidance to investment entities that have the
attributes of entities subject to ASC Topic 946 (the “Investment
Company Guide”). The FASB also decided to defer the application
of this guidance for money market funds subject to Rule 2a-7 of
the Investment Company Act of 1940. Asset managers would
continue to apply the applicable existing guidance to those entities
that qualify for the deferral.
Management anticipates that the Corporation will not be
required to consolidate any existing variable interest entities for
which it has a variable interest at December 31, 2009. The adoption
of the new accounting guidance on variable interest entities is not
expected to have a material effect on the Corporation’s consolidated
fi nancial statements.
Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets and Repurchase Financing
Transactions (ASC Subtopic 860-10) (formerly FASB Staff Position
FAS 140-3)
The FASB provided guidance in February 2008 on whether the
security transfer and contemporaneous repurchase fi nancing
involving the transferred fi nancial asset must be evaluated as
one linked transaction or two separate de-linked transactions.
The guidance requires the recognition of the transfer and the
repurchase agreement as one linked transaction, unless all of the
following criteria are met: (1) the initial transfer and the repurchase
fi nancing are not contractually contingent on one another; (2) the
initial transferor has full recourse upon default, and the repurchase
agreement’s price is fi xed and not at fair value; (3) the fi nancial
asset is readily obtainable in the marketplace and the transfer and
repurchase fi nancing are executed at market rates; and (4) the
maturity of the repurchase fi nancing is before the maturity of the
fi nancial asset. The scope of this accounting guidance is limited
to transfers and subsequent repurchase fi nancings that are entered
into contemporaneously or in contemplation of one another.
The Corporation adopted the statement on January 1, 2009. The
adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the
Corporation’s consolidated fi nancial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2009.
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Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets (ASC Subtopic
350-30) (formerly FASB Staff Position FAS 142-3)
In April 2008, the FASB amended the factors that should be
considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions
used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset.
In developing these assumptions, an entity should consider
its own historical experience in renewing or extending similar
arrangements adjusted for entity specifi c factors or, in the absence
of that experience, the assumptions that market participants would
use about renewals or extensions adjusted for the entity specifi c
factors. This guidance applies to intangible assets acquired after the
adoption date of January 1, 2009. The adoption of this guidance
did not have an impact on the Corporation’s consolidated fi nancial
statements for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Equity Method Investment Accounting Considerations (ASC Subtopic
323-10) (formerly EITF 08-6)
This guidance clarifi es the accounting for certain transactions and
impairment considerations involving equity method investments.
It applies to all investments accounted for under the equity method
and provides guidance on the following: (1) how the initial carrying
value of an equity method investment should be determined;
(2) how an impairment assessment of an underlying indefi nite-
lived intangible asset of an equity method investment should be
performed; (3) how an equity method investee’s issuance of shares
should be accounted for; and (4) how to account for a change in
an investment from the equity method to the cost method. The
adoption of this guidance in January 2009 did not have a material
impact on the Corporation’s consolidated fi nancial statements.
Employers’ Disclosures about Postretirement Benefi t Plan Assets (ASC
Subtopic 715-20) (formerly FASB Staff Position FAS 132(R)-1)
This guidance requires additional disclosures in the fi nancial
statements of employers who are subject to the disclosure
requirements of postretirement benefi t plan assets as follows:
(a) the investment allocation decision making process, including
the factors that are pertinent to an understanding of investment
policies and strategies; (b) the fair value of each major category
of plan assets, disclosed separately for pension plans and other
postretirement benefit plans; (c) the inputs and valuation
techniques used to measure the fair value of plan assets,
including the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the
fair value measurements in their entirety fall; and (d) signifi cant
concentrations of risk within plan assets. Additional detailed
information is required for each category above. The Corporation
applied the new disclosure requirements commencing with the
annual fi nancial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Refer to Note 27 to the consolidated fi nancial statements. This
guidance impacts disclosures only and did not have an effect on
the Corporation’s consolidated statements of condition or results
of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments
(ASC Subtopic 320-10) (formerly FASB Staff Position FAS 115-2 and
FAS 124-2)
In April 2009, the FASB issued this guidance which is intended to
provide greater clarity to investors about the credit and noncredit
component of an other-than-temporary impairment event. It
specifi cally amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance
for debt securities. The new guidance improves the presentation
and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on investment
securities and changes the calculation of the other-than-temporary
impairment recognized in earnings in the fi nancial statements.
However, it does not amend existing recognition and measurement
guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity
securities.
For debt securities, an entity is required to assess whether (a)
it has the intent to sell the debt security, or (b) it is more likely
than not that it will be required to sell the debt security before its
anticipated recovery. If either of these conditions is met, an other-
than-temporary impairment on the security must be recognized.
In instances in which a determination is made that a credit loss
(defi ned as the difference between the present value of the cash
fl ows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis) exists
but the entity does not intend to sell the debt security and it is not
more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the debt
security before the anticipated recovery of its remaining amortized
cost basis (i.e., the amortized cost basis less any current-period
credit loss), the accounting guidance changed the presentation
and amount of the other-than-temporary impairment recognized
in the statement of operations. In these instances, the impairment
is separated into (a) the amount of the total impairment related
to the credit loss, and (b) the amount of the total impairment
related to all other factors. The amount of the total other-than-
temporary impairment related to the credit loss is recognized in
the statement of operations. The amount of the total impairment
related to all other factors is recognized in other comprehensive
loss. Previously, in all cases, if an impairment was determined to
be other-than-temporary, an impairment loss was recognized in
earnings in an amount equal to the entire difference between the
security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet
date of the reporting period for which the assessment was made.
This guidance was effective and is to be applied prospectively for
fi nancial statements issued for interim and annual reporting periods
ending after June 15, 2009. At adoption an entity was required
to record a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the beginning of
the period of adoption to reclassify the noncredit component of
a previously recognized other-than-temporary impairment from
retained earnings to accumulated other comprehensive loss if the
entity did not intend to sell the security and it was not more likely
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than not that the entity would be required to sell the security before
the anticipated recovery of its amortized cost basis.
The Corporation adopted this guidance for interim and annual
reporting periods commencing with the quarter ended June 30,
2009. The adoption of this new accounting guidance in the second
quarter of 2009 did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment
as of the beginning of the period of adoption (April 1, 2009)
since there were no previously recognized other-than-temporary
impairments related to outstanding debt securities. Refer to Notes
7 and 8 for related disclosures as of December 31, 2009.
Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (ASC
Subtopic 825-10) (formerly FASB Staff Position FAS 107-1 and APB
28-1)
In April 2009, the FASB required providing disclosures on a
quarterly basis about the fair value of fi nancial instruments that
are not currently refl ected on the statement of condition at fair
value. Originally the fair value for these assets and liabilities was
only required for year-end disclosures. The Corporation adopted
this guidance effective with the fi nancial statement disclosures
for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. This guidance only impacts
disclosure requirements and therefore did not have an impact
on the Corporation’s fi nancial condition or results of operations.
Refer to Note 37 to the consolidated fi nancial statements for the
Corporation’s disclosures on fair value of fi nancial instruments.
Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for
the Asset or Liability Have Signifi cantly Decreased and Identifying
Transactions That are Not Orderly (ASC Subtopic 820-10) (formerly
FASB Staff Position FAS 157-4)
This guidance, issued in April 2009, provides additional guidance
for estimating fair value when the volume and level of activity for
the asset or liability have signifi cantly decreased. It also includes
guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate that a
transaction is not orderly. This guidance reaffi rms the need to use
judgment to ascertain if an active market has become inactive and
in determining fair values when markets have become inactive.
Additionally, it also emphasizes that even if there has been a
signifi cant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the
asset or liability and regardless of the valuation techniques used,
the objective of a fair value measurement remains the same. Fair
value is the price that would be received from the sale of an asset
or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction (that is, not
a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants
at the measurement date under current market conditions. The
adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the
Corporation’s consolidated fi nancial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2009.
FASB Accounting Standards Update 2009-05, Fair Value Measurements
and Disclosures (ASC Topic 820) - Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value
FASB Accounting Standards Update 2009-05, issued in August
2009, includes amendments to ASC Subtopic 820-10, Fair Value
Measurements and Disclosures, for the fair value measurement
of liabilities and provides clarifi cation that in circumstances in
which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability
is not available, a reporting entity is required to measure fair
value using one or more of the following techniques: a valuation
technique that uses (a) the quoted price of the identical liability
when traded as an asset, (b) quoted prices for similar liabilities
or similar liabilities when traded as assets, or another valuation
technique that is consistent with the principles of ASC Topic 820.
Examples would be an income approach, such as a present value
technique, or a market approach, such as a technique that is based
on the amount at the measurement date that the reporting entity
would pay to transfer the identical liability or would receive to
enter into an identical liability. The adoption of this guidance was
effective upon issuance and did not have a material impact on the
Corporation’s consolidated fi nancial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2009.
FASB Accounting Standards Update 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements
and Disclosures (ASC Topic 820) - Improving Disclosures about Fair
Value Measurements
FASB Accounting Standards Update 2010-06, issued in January
2010, requires new disclosures and clarifies some existing
disclosure requirements about fair value measurements as set forth
in ASC Subtopic 820-10. This update amends Subtopic 820-10 and
now requires a reporting entity to disclose separately the amounts
of signifi cant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value
measurements and describe the reasons for the transfer. Also in
the reconciliation for fair value measurements using signifi cant
unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reporting entity should present
separately information about purchases, sales, issuances and
settlements. In addition, this update clarifi es existing disclosures
as follows: (i) for purposes of reporting fair value measurement
for each class of assets and liabilities, a reporting entity needs to
use judgment in determining the appropriate classes of assets and
liabilities, and (ii) a reporting entity should provide disclosures
about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair
value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements.
This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods
beginning after December 15, 2009 except for the disclosures about
purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll-forward of
activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are
effective for fi scal years beginning after December 15, 2010 and
for interim periods within those fi scal years. Early application is
permitted. This guidance impacts disclosures only and will not
have an effect on the Corporation’s consolidated statements of
condition or results of operations.
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Glossary of Selected Financial
Terms
Accretion of Discount - Accounting process for adjusting the book
value of a bond recorded at a discount to the par value at maturity.
Earning Assets - Assets that earn interest, such as loans,
investment securities, money market investments and trading
account securities.
Allowance for Loan Losses - The reserve established to cover
credit losses inherent in loans held-in-portfolio.
Asset Securitization - The process of converting receivables and
other assets that are not readily marketable into securities that can
be placed and traded in capital markets.
Basis Point - Equals to one-hundredth of one percent. Used to
express changes or differences in interest yields and rates.
Book Value Per Common Share - Total common shareholders’
equity divided by the total number of common shares outstanding.
Brokered Certifi cate of Deposit - Deposit purchased from a
broker acting as an agent for depositors. The broker, often a
securities broker-dealer, pools CDs from many small investors and
markets them to fi nancial institutions and negotiates a higher rate
for CDs placed with the purchaser.
Cash Flow Hedge - A derivative designated as hedging the
exposure to variable cash fl ows of a forecasted transaction.
Common Shares Outstanding - Total number of shares of
common stock issued less common shares held in treasury.
Core Deposits - A deposit category that includes all non-interest
bearing deposits, savings deposits and certifi cates of deposit
under $100,000, excluding brokered certifi cates of deposit with
denominations under $100,000. These deposits are considered a
stable source of funds.
Fair Value Hedge - A derivative designated as hedging the
exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or
liability or a fi rm commitment.
Gap - The difference that exists at a specifi c period of time between
the maturities or repricing terms of interest-sensitive assets and
interest-sensitive liabilities.
Goodwill - The excess of the purchase price of net assets over the
fair value of net assets acquired in a business combination.
Interest Rate Caps / Floors - An interest rate cap is a contractual
agreement between two counterparties in which the buyer, in
return for paying a fee, will receive cash payments from the seller
at specifi ed dates if rates go above a specifi ed interest rate level
known as the strike rate (cap). An interest rate fl oor is a contractual
agreement between two counterparties in which the buyer, in
return for paying a fee, will receive cash payments from the seller
at specifi ed dates if interest rates go below the strike rate.
Interest Rate Swap – Financial transactions in which two
counterparties agree to exchange streams of payments over time
according to a pre-determined formula. Swaps are normally used
to transform the market exposure associated with a loan or bond
borrowing from one interest rate base (fi xed-term or fl oating rate).
Interest-Sensitive Assets / Liabilities - Interest-earning assets /
liabilities for which interest rates are adjustable within a specifi ed
time period due to maturity or contractual arrangements.
Derivative - A contractual agreement between two parties to
exchange cash or other assets in response to changes in an external
factor, such as an interest rate or a foreign exchange rate.
Internal Capital Generation Rate - Rate at which a bank gener-
ates equity capital, computed by dividing net income (loss) less
dividends by the average balance of stockholders’ equity for a
given accounting period.
Dividend Payout Ratio - Dividends paid on common shares
divided by net income applicable to shares of common stock.
Duration - Expected life of a fi nancial instrument taking into
account its coupon yield / cost, interest payments, maturity and call
features. Duration attempts to measure actual maturity, as opposed
to fi nal maturity. Duration measures the time required to recover
a dollar of price in present value terms (including principal and
interest), whereas average life computes the average time needed
to collect one dollar of principal.
Letter of Credit - A document issued by the Corporation on
behalf of a customer to a third party promising to pay that third
party upon presentation of specifi ed documents. A letter of credit
effectively substitutes the Corporation’s credit for that of the
Corporation’s customer.
Loan-to-value (LTV) - A commonly used credit quality metric that
is reported in terms of ending and average loan-to-value. Ending
LTV is calculated by taking the outstanding loan balance at the
end of the period divided by the appraised value of the property
securing the loan. A loan to value of 100 percent refl ects a loan
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that is currently secured by a property valued at an amount that
is exactly equal to the loan amount.
Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) - The right to service a
mortgage loan when the underlying loan is sold or securitized.
Servicing includes collections of principal, interest and escrow
payments from borrowers and accounting for and remitting
principal and interest payments to investors.
Net Charge-Offs - The amount of loans written-off as uncollectible,
net of the recovery of loans previously written-off.
Net Income (Loss) Applicable to Common Stock - Net income
(loss) adjusted for preferred stock dividends, including undeclared
or unpaid dividends if cumulative, and charges or credits related
to the extinguishment of preferred stock or induced conversions
of preferred stock.
at a specifi c price per unit within a specifi ed time period. The
instrument underlying the option may be a security, a futures
contract (for example, an interest rate option), a commodity, a
currency, or a cash instrument. Options may be bought or sold on
organized exchanges or over the counter on a principal-to-principal
basis or may be individually negotiated. A call option gives the
holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy the underlying
instrument. A put option gives the holder the right, but not the
obligation, to sell the underlying instrument.
Provision For Loan Losses - The periodic expense needed
to maintain the level of the allowance for loan losses at a level
consistent with management’s assessment of the loan portfolio in
light of current economic conditions and market trends, and taking
into account loan impairment and net charge-offs.
Return on Assets - Net income as a percentage of average total
assets.
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share - Basic - Net income
(loss) applicable to common stock divided by the number of
weighted-average common shares outstanding.
Return on Equity - Net income applicable to common stock as a
percentage of average common stockholders’ equity.
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share - Diluted - Net income
(loss) applicable to common stock divided by the sum of weighted-
average common shares outstanding plus the effect of common
stock equivalents that have the potential to be converted into
common shares.
Servicing Right - A contractual agreement to provide certain
billing, bookkeeping and collection services with respect to a
pool of loans.
Tangible Equity - Consists of stockholders’ equity less goodwill
and other intangible assets.
Net Interest Income - The difference between the revenue
generated on earning assets, less the interest cost of funding
those assets.
Tier 1 Common Equity - Tier 1 capital, less non-common
elements.
Net Interest Margin - Net interest income divided by total average
interest-earning assets.
Net Interest Spread - Difference between the average yield
on earning assets and the average rate paid on interest bearing
liabilities, and the contribution of non-interest bearing funds
supporting earning assets (primarily demand deposits and
stockholders’ equity).
Non-Performing Assets - Includes loans on which the accrual of
interest income has been discontinued due to default on interest
and / or principal payments or other factors indicative of doubtful
collection, loans for which the interest rates or terms of repayment
have been renegotiated, and real estate which has been acquired
through foreclosure.
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Tier 1 capital divided by average adjusted
quarterly total assets. Average adjusted quarterly assets are adjusted
to exclude non-qualifying intangible assets and disallowed deferred
tax assets.
Tier 1 Capital - Consists generally of common stockholders’
equity (including the related surplus, retained earnings and
capital reserves), qualifying noncumulative perpetual preferred
stock, senior perpetual preferred stock issued under the TARP
Capital Purchase Program, qualifying trust preferred securities and
minority interest in the qualifying equity accounts of consolidated
subsidiaries, less goodwill and other disallowed intangible assets,
disallowed portion of deferred tax assets and the deduction for
nonfi nancial equity investments.
Option Contract - Conveys a right, but not an obligation, to
buy or sell a specifi ed number of units of a fi nancial instrument
To be announced (TBA) - A term used to describe a forward
mortgage-backed securities trade. The term TBA is derived from the
fact that the actual mortgage-backed security that will be delivered
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to fulfi ll a TBA trade is not designated at the time the trade is made.
Total Risk-Adjusted Assets - The sum of assets and credit
equivalent off-balance sheet amounts that have been adjusted
according to assigned regulatory risk weights, excluding the non-
qualifying portion of allowance for loan and lease losses, goodwill
and other intangible assets.
Total Risk-Based Capital - Consists generally of Tier 1 capital
plus the allowance for loan losses, qualifying subordinated debt
and the allowed portion of the net unrealized gains on available-
for-sale equity securities.
Treasury Stock - Common stock repurchased and held by the
issuing corporation for possible future issuance.
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Statistical Summary 2005-2009
Statements of Condition
(In thousands)
Assets
Cash and due from banks
Money market investments:
Federal funds sold and securities purchased
under agreements to resell
Time deposits with other banks
Trading securities, at fair value
Investment securities available-for-sale,
at fair value
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at
amortized cost
Other investment securities, at lower of cost or
realizable value
Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or fair value
Loans held-in-portfolio:
Less - Unearned income
Allowance for loan losses
Premises and equipment, net
Other real estate
Accrued income receivable
Servicing assets
Other assets
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Assets from discontinued operations
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing
Interest bearing
Federal funds purchased and assets
sold under agreements to repurchase
Other short-term borrowings
Notes payable
Other liabilities
Liabilities from discontinued operations
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock
Common stock
Surplus
(Accumulated defi cit) retained earnings
Treasury stock - at cost
Accumulated other comprehensive loss,
net of tax
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
As of December 31,
$677,330
$784,987
$818,825
$950,158
$906,397
452,932
549,865
1,002,797
462,436
519,218
275,436
794,654
645,903
883,686
123,026
1,006,712
767,955
286,531
15,177
301,708
382,325
740,770
8,653
749,423
519,338
6,694,714
7,924,487
8,515,135
9,850,862
11,716,586
212,962
294,747
484,466
91,340
153,104
164,149
90,796
23,827,263
114,150
1,261,204
22,451,909
584,853
125,483
126,080
172,505
1,322,159
604,349
43,803
-
$34,736,325
$4,495,301
21,429,593
25,924,894
2,632,790
7,326
2,648,632
983,866
-
32,197,508
50,160
6,395
2,804,238
(292,752)
(15)
217,667
536,058
25,857,237
124,364
882,807
24,850,066
620,807
89,721
156,227
180,306
1,115,597
605,792
53,163
12,587
$38,882,769
$4,293,553
23,256,652
27,550,205
3,551,608
4,934
3,386,763
1,096,338
24,557
35,614,405
1,483,525
1,773,792
621,879
(374,488)
(207,515)
216,584
1,889,546
28,203,566
182,110
548,832
27,472,624
588,163
81,410
216,114
196,645
1,456,994
630,761
69,503
-
$44,411,437
$4,510,789
23,823,689
28,334,478
5,437,265
1,501,979
4,621,352
934,481
-
40,829,555
186,875
1,761,908
568,184
1,319,467
(207,740)
297,394
719,922
32,325,364
308,347
522,232
31,494,785
595,140
84,816
248,240
164,999
1,446,891
667,853
107,554
-
$47,403,987
319,103
699,181
31,308,639
297,613
461,707
30,549,319
596,571
79,008
245,646
141,489
1,184,311
653,984
110,208
-
$48,623,668
$4,222,133
20,216,198
24,438,331
5,762,445
4,034,125
8,737,246
811,534
-
43,783,681
186,875
1,753,146
526,856
1,594,144
(206,987)
$3,958,392
18,679,613
22,638,005
8,702,461
2,700,261
9,893,577
1,240,117
-
45,174,421
186,875
1,736,443
452,398
1,456,612
(207,081)
(29,209)
2,538,817
$34,736,325
(28,829)
3,268,364
$38,882,769
(46,812)
3,581,882
$44,411,437
(233,728)
3,620,306
$47,403,987
(176,000)
3,449,247
$48,623,668
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Statistical Summary 2005-2009
Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per
common share information)
Interest Income:
Loans
Money market investments
Investment securities
Trading securities
Total interest income
Less - Interest expense
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Net interest income after provision
for loan losses
Net gain on sale and valuation adjustment of
investment securities
Trading account profi t
(Loss) gain on sale of loans, including adjustments to
indemnity reserves, and valuation adjustments
on loans held-for-sale
All other operating income
Operating Expenses:
Personnel costs
All other operating expenses
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income tax
Income tax (benefi t) expense
(Loss) income from continuing operations before
cumulative effect of accounting change
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax
(Loss) income from continuing operations
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net (Loss) Income
Net Income (Loss) Applicable to Common Stock
Basic EPS before cumulative effect of accounting change:
From Continuing Operations*
From Discontinued operations*
Total*
Diluted EPS before cumulative effect of accounting change:
From Continuing Operations*
From Discontinued Operations*
Total*
Basic EPS after cumulative effect of accounting change:
From Continuing Operations*
From Discontinued operations*
Total*
For the years ended December 31,
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
$1,519,249
8,570
291,988
35,190
1,854,997
753,744
1,101,253
1,405,807
$1,868,462
17,982
343,568
44,111
2,274,123
994,919
1,279,204
991,384
$2,046,437
25,190
441,608
39,000
2,552,235
1,246,577
1,305,658
341,219
$1,888,320
29,626
508,579
28,714
2,455,239
1,200,508
1,254,731
187,556
$1,537,340
30,736
483,854
30,010
2,081,940
859,075
1,222,865
121,985
(304,554)
287,820
964,439
1,067,175
1,100,880
219,546
39,740
69,716
43,645
100,869
37,197
22,120
36,258
66,512
30,051
(35,060)
672,275
591,947
6,018
710,595
1,117,794
533,263
620,933
1,154,196
(562,249)
(8,302)
(553,947)
-
(553,947)
(19,972)
($573,919)
$97,377
608,465
728,263
1,336,728
(218,934)
461,534
(680,468)
-
(680,468)
(563,435)
($1,243,903)
($1,279,200)
$0.29
($0.05)
$0.24
$0.29
($0.05)
$0.24
$0.29
($0.05)
$0.24
($2.55)
($2.00)
($4.55)
($2.55)
($2.00)
($4.55)
($2.55)
($2.00)
($4.55)
60,046
675,583
1,838,134
620,760
924,702
1,545,462
292,672
90,164
202,508
-
202,508
(267,001)
($64,493)
($76,406)
$0.68
($0.95)
($0.27)
$0.68
($0.95)
($0.27)
$0.68
($0.95)
($0.27)
76,337
635,794
1,837,684
591,975
686,256
1,278,231
559,453
139,694
419,759
-
419,759
(62,083)
$357,676
$345,763
$1.46
($0.22)
$1.24
$1.46
($0.22)
$1.24
$1.46
($0.22)
$1.24
37,342
598,707
1,833,492
546,586
617,582
1,164,168
669,324
142,710
526,614
3,607
530,221
10,481
$540,702
$528,789
$1.93
$0.04
$1.97
$1.92
$0.04
$1.96
$1.94
$0.04
$1.98
Diluted EPS after cumulative effect of accounting change:
From Continuing Operations*
From Discontinued Operations*
$1.93
$0.04
$1.97
Total*
Dividends Declared per Common Share
$0.64
*The average common shares used in the computation of basic earnings (losses) per common share were 408,229,498 for 2009; 281,079,201 for 2008; 279,494,150 for 2007; 278,468,552
$0.29
($0.05)
$0.24
$0.02
($2.55)
($2.00)
($4.55)
$0.48
$0.68
($0.95)
($0.27)
$0.64
$1.46
($0.22)
$1.24
$0.64
for 2006; and 267,334,606 for 2005. The average common shares used in the computation of diluted earnings (losses) per common share were 408,229,498 for 2009; 281,079,201 for
2008, 279,494,150 for 2007; 278,703,924 for 2006; and 267,839,018 for 2005.
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Statistical Summary 2005-2009
Average Balance Sheet and Summary
of Net Interest Income
On a Taxable Equivalent Basis*
(Dollars in thousands)
2009
Average
Balance
Interest
Average
Rate
Average
Balance
2008
Interest
Average
Rate
Assets
Interest earning assets:
Money market investments
U.S. Treasury securities
Obligations of U.S. government
sponsored entities
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and
political subdivisions
Collateralized mortgage obligations and
mortgage-backed securities
Other
Total investment securities
Trading account securities
Loans (net of unearned income)
Total interest earning assets/
Interest income
Total non-interest earning assets
Total assets from continuing
operations
Total assets from discontinued
operations
Total assets
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Interest bearing liabilities:
Savings, NOW, money market and other
interest bearing demand accounts
Time deposits
Short-term borrowings
Notes payable
Subordinated notes
$1,183,209
70,308
$8,573
3,452
0.72%
4.91
$699,922
463,268
$18,790
21,934
2.68%
4.73
1,977,460
103,303
342,479
22,048
5.22
6.44
4.22
4.99
4.62
6.63
6.20
200,616
15,046
344,465
40,771
1,540,918
$1,934,727
5.68%
4,757,407
301,649
7,449,303
614,827
24,836,067
34,083,406
2,478,103
36,561,509
7,861
$36,569,370
4,793,935
243,709
5.08
254,952
16,760
6.57
114,810
14,952
412,165
47,909
1,888,786
4.76
5.61
5.03
7.21
7.14
$2,367,650
6.57%
2,411,171
266,306
8,189,632
664,907
26,471,616
36,026,077
3,417,397
39,443,474
1,480,543
$40,924,017
$10,342,100
12,192,824
2,887,727
2,945,169
$107,355
393,906
69,357
183,126
1.04%
3.23
2.40
6.22
$10,548,563
12,795,436
5,115,166
2,263,272
$177,729
522,394
168,070
126,726
1.68%
4.08
3.29
5.60
Total interest bearing liabilities/
Interest expense
Total non-interest bearing liabilities
28,367,820
5,338,848
753,744
2.66
Total liabilities from continuing
operations
Total liabilities from discontinued
operations
Total liabilities
Stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Net interest income on a taxable
equivalent basis
Cost of funding earning assets
Net interest margin
Effect of the taxable equivalent adjustment
Net interest income per books
33,706,668
10,637
33,717,305
2,852,065
$36,569,370
994,919
3.24
30,722,437
4,966,820
35,689,257
1,876,465
37,565,722
3,358,295
$40,924,017
$1,180,983
79,730
$1,101,253
2.21%
3.47%
$1,372,731
93,527
$1,279,204
2.76%
3.81%
*Shows the effect of the tax exempt status of some loans and investments on their yield, using the applicable statutory income tax rates. The computation considers the interest expense
disallowance required by the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code. This adjustment is shown in order to compare the yields of the tax exempt and taxable assets on a taxable basis.
Note: Average loan balances include the average balance of non-accruing loans. No interest income is recognized for these loans in accordance with the Corporation’s policy.
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85
Average
Balance
2007
Interest
Average Average
Balance
Rate
2006
Interest
Average
Rate
Average
Balance
2005
Interest
Average
Rate
$513,704
498,232
$26,565
21,164
5.17%
4.25
$564,423
521,917
$31,382
22,930
5.56%
4.39
$797,166
551,328
$33,319
25,613
4.18%
4.65
6,294,489
310,632
185,035
12,546
7,527,841
368,738
188,690
13,249
7,574,297
364,081
247,220
14,954
4.93
6.78
5.77
5.15
5.16
6.19
8.15
148,620
14,085
507,047
40,408
2,068,078
4.90
7.02
5.79
3.81
5.10
6.23
7.92
177,206
15,807
597,930
30,593
1,910,737
$2,642,098
7.26%
$2,570,642
6.97%
2,575,941
273,558
9,827,255
652,636
25,380,548
36,374,143
3,054,948
39,429,091
7,675,844
$47,104,935
3,063,097
415,131
11,716,676
491,122
24,123,315
36,895,536
2,963,092
39,858,628
8,435,938
$48,294,566
4.81
6.05
4.91
3.73
4.81
6.65
7.23
163,853
17,628
586,129
32,427
1,556,552
$2,208,427
6.31%
$125,585
305,228
330,254
89,861
8,147
1.33%
3.48
3.37
5.06
6.84
859,075
2.87
3,338,925
472,425
12,184,195
487,319
21,533,294
35,001,974
2,772,410
37,774,384
8,587,945
$46,362,329
$9,408,358
8,776,314
9,806,452
1,776,842
119,178
29,887,144
4,736,829
34,623,973
8,463,548
43,087,521
3,274,808
$46,362,329
$10,126,956
11,398,715
8,315,502
1,041,410
$226,924
538,869
424,530
56,254
2.24%
4.73
5.11
5.40
$9,317,779
9,976,613
10,404,667
2,093,337
$157,431
422,663
508,174
112,240
1.69%
4.24
4.88
5.36
1,200,508
3.78
1,246,577
4.04
30,882,583
4,825,029
35,707,612
7,535,897
43,243,509
3,861,426
$47,104,935
31,792,396
4,626,272
36,418,668
8,134,625
44,553,293
3,741,273
$48,294,566
$1,395,521
89,863
$1,305,658
3.43%
3.83%
$1,370,134
115,403
$1,254,731
3.25%
3.72%
$1,349,352
126,487
$1,222,865
2.45%
3.86%
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86 POPULAR, INC. 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
Statistical Summary 2008-2009
Quarterly Financial Data
2009
2008
(In thousands, except per
common share information)
Summary of Operations
Interest income
Interest expense
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Net (loss) gain on sale and
valuation adjustment of
investment securities
Other non-interest income
Operating expenses
(Loss) income from continuing
operations before income tax
Income tax expense (benefi t)
(Loss) income from continuing
operations
(Loss) income from discontinued
operations, net of tax
Net (loss) income
Net (loss) income applicable
to common stock
Net (loss) income per common
share - basic and diluted:
(Loss) income from
continuing operations
(Loss) income from
discontinued operations
Net (loss) income
Selected Average Balances
(In millions)
Total assets
Loans
Interest earning assets
Deposits
Interest bearing liabilities
Selected Ratios
Return on assets
Return on equity
Fourth
Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
Second
Second
Fourth
Third
First
Third
First
$440,296
170,978
269,318
352,771
$454,463
178,074
276,389
331,063
$471,046
187,986
283,060
349,444
$489,192
216,706
272,486
372,529
$541,542
252,676
288,866
388,823
$555,481
231,199
324,282
252,160
$565,258
234,961
330,297
189,165
$611,842
276,083
335,759
161,236
(1,246)
177,133
298,754
(9,059)
169,103
220,600
53,705
172,134
330,645
176,146
158,585
304,197
286
141,211
360,180
(9,132)
197,060
322,915
28,334
207,464
330,338
50,228
214,523
323,295
(206,320)
6,907
(115,230)
6,331
(171,190)
5,393
(69,509)
(26,933)
(318,640)
309,067
(62,865)
148,308
46,592
(12,581)
115,979
16,740
(213,227)
(121,561)
(176,583)
(42,576)
(627,707)
(211,173)
59,173
99,239
-
($213,227)
(3,427)
($124,988)
(6,599)
($183,182)
(9,946)
($52,522)
(75,193)
($702,900)
(457,370)
($668,543)
(34,923)
$24,250
4,051
$103,290
($213,227)
$595,614
($207,810)
($77,200)
($717,987)
($679,772)
$18,247
$100,312
($0.33)
$1.41
($0.71)
($0.24)
($2.28)
($0.79)
$0.19
-
($0.33)
(0.01)
$1.40
(0.03)
($0.74)
(0.03)
($0.27)
(0.27)
($2.55)
(1.63)
($2.42)
(0.13)
$0.06
$0.33
0.03
$0.36
$35,025
24,047
32,746
26,234
27,143
$35,813
24,453
33,457
26,681
27,734
$37,048
25,038
34,597
26,976
28,632
$38,437
25,830
35,572
27,436
30,001
$39,531
26,346
35,762
28,046
30,935
$40,634
26,443
35,793
27,255
30,270
$40,845
26,546
35,815
26,994
30,395
$42,705
26,554
36,739
27,557
31,292
(2.42%)
(34.12)
(1.38%)
(1.98%)
(26.24)
(53.48)
(0.55%)
(19.13)
(7.07%)
(123.03)
(6.55%)
(93.32)
0.24%
2.08
0.97%
12.83
Note: Because each reporting period stands on its own, the sum of the net (loss) income per common share for the quarters is not equal to the net loss per
common share for the year ended December 31, 2009. This was principally infl uenced by the issuance of over 357 million new shares of common stock in
August 2009 as part of the exchange offers, which impacted signifi cantly the weighted average common shares considered in the computation.
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Management’s Report to
Stockholders
87
To Our Stockholders:
Management’s Assessment of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of Popular, Inc. (the Corporation) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over
fi nancial reporting as defi ned in Rules 13a - 15(f) and 15d - 15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and for our assessment
of internal control over fi nancial reporting. The Corporation’s internal control over fi nancial reporting is a process designed to provide
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of fi nancial reporting and the preparation of fi nancial statements for external purposes in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and includes controls over the preparation of
fi nancial statements in accordance with the instructions to the Consolidated Financial Statements for Bank Holding Companies (Form
FR Y-9C) to comply with the reporting requirements of Section 112 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act
(FDICIA). The Corporation’s internal control over fi nancial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
(i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly refl ect the transactions and dispositions
of the assets of the Corporation;
(ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of fi nancial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the
Corporation are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Corporation; and
(iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition
of the Corporation’s assets that could have a material effect on the fi nancial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over fi nancial 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.
The management of Popular, Inc. has assessed the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over fi nancial reporting as of
December 31, 2009. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth in the Internal Control-Integrated Framework
issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
Based on our assessment, management concluded that the Corporation maintained effective internal control over fi nancial reporting
as of December 31, 2009 based on the criteria referred to above.
The Corporation’s independent registered public accounting fi rm, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, has audited the effectiveness of the
Corporation’s internal control over fi nancial reporting as of December 31, 2009, as stated in their report dated March 1, 2010 which
appears herein.
Richard L. Carrión
Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Offi cer
Jorge A. Junquera
Senior Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Offi cer
88 POPULAR, INC. 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Popular, Inc.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated statements of condition and the related consolidated statements of operations,
comprehensive (loss) income, changes in stockholders' equity and cash fl ows present fairly, in all material respects, the fi nancial position
of Popular, Inc. and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results of their operations and their cash fl ows for each of
the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America. Also in our opinion, the Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over fi nancial reporting
as of December 31, 2009, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Corporation's management is responsible for these fi nancial statements, for
maintaining effective internal control over fi nancial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over fi nancial
reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Report to Stockholders. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these
fi nancial statements and on the Corporation's internal control over fi nancial reporting based on our integrated 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 audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the fi nancial statements are free of material
misstatement and whether effective internal control over fi nancial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the
fi nancial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the fi nancial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and signifi cant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall fi nancial statement
presentation. Our audit of internal control over fi nancial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over
fi nancial 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 audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary
in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated fi nancial statements, the Corporation changed the manner in which it accounts for the
fi nancial assets and liabilities at fair value in 2008.
A company’s internal control over fi nancial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of
fi nancial reporting and the preparation of fi nancial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. Management's assessment and our audit of Popular, Inc.'s internal control over fi nancial reporting also included controls
over the preparation of fi nancial statements in accordance with the instructions to the Consolidated Financial Statements for Bank
Holding Companies (Form FR Y-9C) to comply with the reporting requirements of Section 112 of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation Improvement Act (FDICIA). A company’s internal control over fi nancial reporting includes those policies and procedures
that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly refl ect the transactions and dispositions
of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of
fi nancial 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 (iii) 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 fi nancial statements.
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89
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over fi nancial 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.
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
San Juan, Puerto Rico
March 1, 2010
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
(OF PUERTO RICO)
License No. 216 Expires December 1, 2010
Stamp 2389655 of the P.R.
Society of Certifi ed Public
Accountants has been affi xed
to the fi le copy of this report.
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90 POPULAR, INC. 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
Consolidated Statements of
Condition
(In thousands, except share information)
Assets
Cash and due from banks
Money market investments:
Federal funds sold
Securities purchased under agreements to resell
Time deposits with other banks
Trading securities, at fair value:
Pledged securities with creditors’ right to repledge
Other trading securities
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value:
Pledged securities with creditors’ right to repledge
Other securities available-for-sale
Investment securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value 2009 - $213,146; 2008 - $290,134)
Other investment securities, at lower of cost or realizable value (fair value 2009 - $165,497;
2008 - $255,830)
Loans held-for-sale, at lower of cost or fair value
Loans held-in-portfolio
Less - Unearned income
Allowance for loan losses
Premises and equipment, net
Other real estate
Accrued income receivable
Servicing assets (measured at fair value 2009 - $169,747; 2008 - $176,034)
Other assets (Note 15)
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Assets from discontinued operations
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing
Interest bearing
Federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase
Other short-term borrowings
Notes payable
Other liabilities
Liabilities from discontinued operations
Commitments and contingencies (See Notes 29, 31, 32, 33, 34)
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, 30,000,000 shares authorized; 2,006,391
shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009 (2008 - 24,410,000) (aggregate
liquidation preference value of $50,160 at December 31, 2009; 2008 - $1,521,875)
Common stock, $0.01 par value at December 31, 2009 (2008 - $6.00); 700,000,000
shares authorized (2008 - 470,000,000); 639,544,895 shares issued (2008 - 295,632,080)
and 639,540,105 outstanding (2008 - 282,004,713)
Surplus
Accumulated defi cit
Treasury stock - at cost, 4,790 shares (2008 - 13,627,367)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss,
net of tax of ($33,964) (2008 - ($24,771))
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated fi nancial statements.
2009
$677,330
159,807
293,125
549,865
1,002,797
415,653
46,783
2,330,441
4,364,273
212,962
164,149
90,796
23,827,263
114,150
1,261,204
22,451,909
584,853
125,483
126,080
172,505
1,322,159
604,349
43,803
-
$34,736,325
$4,495,301
21,429,593
25,924,894
2,632,790
7,326
2,648,632
983,866
-
32,197,508
December 31,
2008
$784,987
214,990
304,228
275,436
794,654
562,795
83,108
3,031,137
4,893,350
294,747
217,667
536,058
25,857,237
124,364
882,807
24,850,066
620,807
89,721
156,227
180,306
1,115,597
605,792
53,163
12,587
$38,882,769
$4,293,553
23,256,652
27,550,205
3,551,608
4,934
3,386,763
1,096,338
24,557
35,614,405
50,160
1,483,525
6,395
2,804,238
(292,752)
(15)
(29,209)
2,538,817
$34,736,325
1,773,792
621,879
(374,488)
(207,515)
(28,829)
3,268,364
$38,882,769
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Consolidated Statements of
Operations
(In thousands, except per share information)
Interest Income:
Loans
Money market investments
Investment securities
Trading securities
Interest Expense:
Deposits
Short-term borrowings
Long-term debt
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
Service charges on deposit accounts
Other service fees (Note 26)
Net gain on sale and valuation adjustment of investment securities
Trading account profi t
(Loss) gain on sale of loans, including adjustments to indemnity
reserves, and valuation adjustments on loans held-for-sale
Other operating income
Operating Expenses:
Personnel costs:
Salaries
Pension and other benefi ts
Net occupancy expenses
Equipment expenses
Other taxes
Professional fees
Communications
Business promotion
Printing and supplies
Impairment losses on long-lived assets
FDIC deposit insurance
Gain on early extinguishment of debt
Other operating expenses
Goodwill and trademark impairment losses
Amortization of intangibles
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income tax
Income tax (benefi t) expense
(Loss) income from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net Loss
Net Income (Loss) Applicable to Common Stock
Income (Loss) per Common Share - Basic and Diluted
Income (Loss) from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share
Dividends Declared per Common Share
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated fi nancial statements.
91
Year ended December 31,
2008
2007
$1,868,462
17,982
343,568
44,111
2,274,123
700,122
168,070
126,727
994,919
1,279,204
991,384
287,820
206,957
416,163
69,716
43,645
6,018
87,475
1,117,794
485,720
122,745
608,465
120,456
111,478
52,799
121,145
51,386
62,731
14,450
13,491
15,037
-
141,301
12,480
11,509
1,336,728
(218,934)
461,534
(680,468)
(563,435)
($1,243,903)
($1,279,200)
($2.55)
(2.00)
($4.55)
$0.48
$2,046,437
25,190
441,608
39,000
2,552,235
765,794
424,530
56,253
1,246,577
1,305,658
341,219
964,439
196,072
365,611
100,869
37,197
60,046
113,900
1,838,134
485,178
135,582
620,760
109,344
117,082
48,489
119,523
58,092
109,909
15,603
10,478
2,858
-
111,129
211,750
10,445
1,545,462
292,672
90,164
202,508
(267,001)
($64,493)
($76,406)
$0.68
(0.95)
($0.27)
$0.64
2009
$1,519,249
8,570
291,988
35,190
1,854,997
501,262
69,357
183,125
753,744
1,101,253
1,405,807
(304,554)
213,493
394,187
219,546
39,740
(35,060)
64,595
591,947
410,616
122,647
533,263
111,035
101,530
52,605
111,287
46,264
38,872
11,093
1,545
76,796
(78,300)
138,724
-
9,482
1,154,196
(562,249)
(8,302)
(553,947)
(19,972)
($573,919)
$97,377
$0.29
(0.05)
$0.24
$0.02
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92 POPULAR, INC. 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flows
(In thousands)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment
Provision for loan losses
Goodwill and trademark impairment losses
Impairment losses on long-lived assets
Amortization of intangibles
Amortization and fair value adjustment of servicing assets
Amortization of discount on junior subordinated debentures
Net gain on sale and valuation adjustment of investment securities
(Earnings) losses from changes in fair value related to instruments measured at
fair value pursuant to the fair value option
Net gain on disposition of premises and equipment
Net loss on sale of loans, including adjustments to indemnity reserves,
and valuation adjustments on loans held-for-sale
Gain on early extinguishment of debt
Net amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on investments
Net amortization of premiums on loans and deferred loan origination fees and costs
Fair value adjustment of other assets held for sale
Earnings from investments under the equity method
Stock options expense
Net disbursements on loans held-for-sale
Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale
Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale
Net decrease in trading securities
Net decrease in accrued income receivable
Net (increase) decrease in other assets
Net (decrease) increase in interest payable
Deferred income taxes
Net increase in postretirement benefi t obligation
Net increase (decrease) in other liabilities
Total adjustments
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Net (increase) decrease in money market investments
Purchases of investment securities:
Available-for-sale
Held-to-maturity
Other
Proceeds from calls, paydowns, maturities and redemptions
of investment securities:
Available-for-sale
Held-to-maturity
Other
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale
Proceeds from sale of other investment securities
Net repayments (disbursements) on loans
Proceeds from sale of loans
Acquisition of loan portfolios
Net liabilities acquired, net of cash
Mortgage servicing rights purchased
Acquisition of premises and equipment
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets
Net cash provided by investing activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net (decrease) increase in deposits
Net decrease in federal funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase
Net increase (decrease) in other short-term borrowings
Payments of notes payable
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable
Dividends paid
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock and associated warrants
Issuance costs and fees paid on exchange of preferred stock and trust preferred securities
2009
Year ended December 31,
2008
2007
($573,919)
($1,243,903)
($64,493)
64,451
1,405,807
-
1,545
9,482
32,960
7,258
(219,546)
(1,674)
(412)
40,268
(78,300)
19,245
45,031
-
(17,695)
202
(1,129,554)
(354,472)
79,264
1,542,470
30,601
(182,960)
(47,695)
(79,890)
4,223
32,213
1,202,822
628,903
(208,143)
(4,193,290)
(59,562)
(38,913)
1,631,607
141,566
75,101
3,825,313
52,294
1,053,747
328,170
(72,675)
-
(1,364)
(69,640)
40,243
149,947
2,654,401
(1,625,598)
(918,818)
2,392
(813,077)
60,675
(71,438)
-
-
(25,080)
(17)
(3,390,961)
(107,657)
784,987
$677,330
73,088
1,010,375
12,480
17,445
11,509
52,174
-
(64,296)
198,880
(25,904)
83,056
-
19,884
52,495
120,789
(8,916)
1,099
(2,302,189)
(431,789)
1,492,870
1,754,100
59,459
86,073
(58,406)
379,726
3,405
(35,986)
2,501,421
1,257,518
78,563
562,650
211,750
12,344
10,445
61,110
-
(55,159)
-
(12,296)
38,970
-
20,238
90,511
-
(21,347)
1,763
(4,803,927)
(550,392)
4,127,794
1,222,585
11,832
(94,215)
5,013
(223,740)
2,388
71,575
768,455
703,962
212,058
(638,568)
(160,712)
(29,320,286)
(112,108)
1,608,677
28,935,561
44,185
58,167
246,352
(1,457,925)
415,256
(22,312)
719,604
(26,507)
(104,866)
63,455
175,974
423,947
2,889,524
(325,180)
(2,612,801)
(2,463,277)
1,425,220
(190,617)
20,414
-
-
(4,075,884)
(5,086,169)
(193,820)
2,491,732
5,277,873
192,588
2,445,510
49,489
(1,093,437)
2,426,491
(4,505)
-
(42,331)
(146,140)
60,058
166,683
2,680,196
(754,177)
(1,885,656)
(1,497,045)
(2,016,414)
1,028,098
(188,644)
17,712
1,324,935
-
(361)
(3,971,552)
(33,838)
818,825
$784,987
Treasury stock acquired
Net cash used in fi nancing activities
Net decrease in cash and due from banks
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period
Cash and due from banks at end of period
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated fi nancial statements.
Note: The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 include the cash fl ows from operating, investing and fi nancing activities associated
with discontinued operations.
(2,525)
(1,259,242)
(131,333)
950,158
$818,825
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Consolidated Statements of
Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
(In thousands, except share information)
Preferred Stock:
Balance at beginning of year
Issuance of preferred stock - 2008 Series B
Issuance of preferred stock - 2008 Series C
Preferred stock discount - 2008 Series C
Exchange of Series A and B preferred stock
Exchange of Series C preferred stock
Accretion of Series C preferred stock discount
Balance at end of period
Common Stock:
Balance at beginning of year
Common stock issued in exchange of Series A and B preferred stock
Common stock issued in connection with early extinguishment of debt
(exchange of trust preferred securities for common stock)
Common stock issued under Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Options exercised
Treasury stock retired
Change in par value (from $6.00 to $0.01)
Balance at end of year
Surplus:
Balance at beginning of year
Common stock issued in exchange of Series A and B preferred stock
Common stock issued in connection with early extinguishment of debt
(exchange of trust preferred securities for common stock)
Issuance costs related to exchange of Series A and B preferred stock
and trust preferred securities
Issuance costs of Series A and B preferred stock (2008-Series B preferred stock)
Issuance of common stock warrants
Common stock issued under Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Stock options expense on unexercised options, net of forfeitures
Options exercised
Treasury stock retired
Change in par value (from $6.00 to $0.01)
Transfer from (accumulated defi cit) retained earnings
Balance at end of year
(Accumulated Defi cit) Retained Earnings:
Balance at beginning of year
Net loss
Excess of carrying amount of Series A and B preferred stock
exchanged over fair value of new shares of common stock
Excess of carrying amount of Series C preferred stock
exchanged over fair value of new trust preferred securities
Cumulative effect of accounting change
Cash dividends declared on common stock
Cash dividends declared on preferred stock
Accretion of Series C preferred stock discount
Transfer to surplus
Balance at end of year
Treasury Stock - At Cost:
Balance at beginning of year
Purchase of common stock
Reissuance of common stock
Treasury stock retired
Balance at end of year
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss:
Balance at beginning of year
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Balance at end of year
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Disclosure of changes in number of shares:
Preferred Stock:
Balance at beginning of year
Preferred stock - Series A and B exchanged for common stock
Preferred stock - Series C exchanged for trust preferred securities
Shares issued - 2008 Series B
Shares issued - 2008 Series C
Balance at end of year
Common Stock - Issued:
Balance at beginning of year
Shares issued in exchange of Series A and B preferred stock
and early extinguishment of debt (exchange
of trust preferred securities for common stock)
Shares issued under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Options exercised
Treasury stock retired
Balance at end of year
Treasury stock
Common Stock - Outstanding
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated fi nancial statements.
93
2007
$186,875
-
-
-
-
-
-
186,875
1,753,146
-
-
8,702
60
-
-
1,761,908
526,856
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
11,466
1,713
149
28,000
568,184
Year ended December 31,
2009
2008
$1,483,525
-
-
-
(536,715)
(901,165)
4,515
50,160
1,773,792
1,717
1,858
-
-
(81,583)
(1,689,389)
6,395
621,879
291,974
315,794
(12,080)
12,636
-
-
202
-
(125,556)
1,689,389
10,000
2,804,238
$186,875
400,000
935,000
(38,833)
-
-
483
1,483,525
1,761,908
-
-
11,884
-
-
-
1,773,792
568,184
-
-
-
(10,065)
38,833
5,828
1,099
-
-
-
18,000
621,879
(374,488)
(573,919)
230,388
485,280
-
(5,641)
(39,857)
(4,515)
(10,000)
(292,752)
(207,515)
(17)
378
207,139
(15)
(28,829)
(380)
(29,209)
$2,538,817
2009
24,410,000
(21,468,609)
(935,000)
-
-
2,006,391
1,319,467
(1,243,903)
-
-
(261,831)
(134,924)
(34,814)
(483)
(18,000)
(374,488)
(207,740)
(361)
586
-
(207,515)
(46,812)
17,983
(28,829)
$3,268,364
Year ended December 31,
2008
7,475,000
-
-
16,000,000
935,000
24,410,000
1,594,144
(64,493)
-
-
8,667
(178,938)
(11,913)
-
(28,000)
1,319,467
(206,987)
(2,525)
1,772
-
(207,740)
(233,728)
186,916
(46,812)
$3,581,882
2007
7,475,000
-
-
-
-
7,475,000
295,632,080
293,651,398
292,190,924
357,510,076
-
-
(13,597,261)
639,544,895
(4,790)
639,540,105
-
1,980,682
-
-
295,632,080
(13,627,367)
282,004,713
-
1,450,410
10,064
-
293,651,398
(13,622,183)
280,029,215
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94 POPULAR, INC. 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
Consolidated Statements of
Comprehensive (Loss) Income
(In thousands)
Net loss
Other comprehensive (loss) income, before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Adjustment of pension and postretirement benefi t plans
Unrealized holding gains on securities available-for-sale
arising during the period
Reclassifi cation adjustment for gains included in net loss
Unrealized net losses on cash fl ow hedges
Reclassifi cation adjustment for losses included in net loss
Cumulative effect of accounting change
Income tax benefi t (expense)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss):
(In thousands)
Underfunding of pension and postretirement benefi t plans
Unrealized holding gains on securities available-for-sale
arising during the period
Reclassifi cation adjustment for gains included in net loss
Unrealized net losses on cash fl ow hedges
Reclassifi cation adjustment for losses included in net loss
Income tax benefi t (expense)
Disclosure of accumulated other comprehensive loss:
(In thousands)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Underfunding of pension and postretirement benefi t plans
Tax effect
Net of tax amount
Unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale
Tax effect
Net of tax amount
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash fl ow hedges
Tax effect
Net of tax amount
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated fi nancial statements.
Year ended December 31,
2009
2008
($573,919)
($1,243,903)
(1,608)
132,423
27,223
(173,107)
(1,419)
6,915
-
(9,573)
9,193
(380)
($574,299)
2009
($51,075)
(1,306)
62,790
553
(1,769)
$9,193
(4,480)
(209,070)
237,837
(14,955)
(3,522)
2,840
-
8,650
9,333
17,983
($1,225,920)
Year ended December 31,
2008
$79,533
(71,934)
2,266
579
(1,111)
$9,333
2007
($64,493)
2,113
18,121
239,390
(55)
(4,782)
1,077
(243)
255,621
(68,705)
186,916
$122,423
2007
($6,926)
(63,104)
8
1,723
(406)
($68,705)
2009
($40,676)
(127,786)
48,566
(79,220)
104,090
(14,134)
89,956
1,199
(468)
731
Year ended December 31,
2008
2007
($39,068)
($34,588)
(260,209)
99,641
(160,568)
249,974
(75,618)
174,356
(4,297)
748
(3,549)
(51,139)
20,108
(31,031)
27,092
(5,950)
21,142
(3,615)
1,280
(2,335)
($29,209)
($28,829)
($46,812)
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Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements
95
Note 1 - Nature of operations and summary of signifi cant
accounting policies ............................................... 96
Note 2 - Subsequent events ............................................. 110
Note 3 - Discontinued operations .................................... 110
Note 4 - Restructuring plans ........................................... 113
Note 5 - Restrictions on cash and due from banks and
highly liquid securities ...................................... 114
Note 6 - Securities purchased under agreements to resell . 115
Note 7 - Investment securities available-for-sale ............... 115
Note 8 - Investment securities held-to-maturity ............... 119
Note 9 - Pledged assets ................................................... 120
Note 10 - Loans and allowance for loan losses ................... 120
Note 11 - Related party transactions .................................. 121
Note 12 - Premises and equipment .................................... 122
Note 13 - Servicing assets ................................................. 122
Note 14 - Goodwill and other intangible assets .................. 125
Note 15 - Other assets ....................................................... 129
Note 16 - Deposits ............................................................ 129
Note 17 - Federal funds purchased and assets sold
under agreements to repurchase .......................... 129
Note 18 - Other short-term borrowings .............................. 130
Note 19 - Notes payable..................................................... 131
Note 20 - Unused lines of credit and other funding sources 131
Note 21 - Exchange offers ................................................. 132
Note 22 - Trust preferred securities .................................... 134
Note 23 - Stockholders’ equity .......................................... 135
Note 24 - Net income (loss) per common share ................. 137
Note 25 - Regulatory capital requirements ......................... 138
Note 26 - Other service fees .............................................. 139
Note 27 - Employee benefi ts ............................................. 139
Note 28 - Stock-based compensation ................................. 145
Note 29 - Rental expense and commitments ...................... 147
Note 30 - Income tax ........................................................ 147
Note 31 - Derivative instruments and hedging activities ..... 150
Note 32 - Off-balance sheet activities and
concentration of credit risk .................................. 152
Note 33 - Contingent liabilities ......................................... 153
Note 34 - Guarantees ........................................................ 154
Note 35 - Fair value option ............................................... 156
Note 36 - Fair value measurement ..................................... 157
Note 37 - Disclosures about fair value of fi nancial
instruments ........................................................ 162
Note 38 - Supplemental disclosure on the consolidated
statements of cash fl ows ..................................... 164
Note 39 - Segment reporting ............................................. 165
Note 40 - Popular, Inc. (Holding Company only) fi nancial
information ........................................................ 168
Note 41 - Condensed consolidating fi nancial information
of guarantor and issuers of registered guaranteed
securities ............................................................ 170
96 POPULAR, INC. 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
Note 1 - Nature of Operations and Summary of Signifi cant
Accounting Policies:
The accounting and fi nancial reporting policies of Popular, Inc.
and its subsidiaries (the “Corporation”) conform with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America and
with prevailing practices within the fi nancial services industry.
The following is a description of the most signifi cant of these
policies:
Nature of operations
The Corporation is a diversifi ed, publicly owned fi nancial holding
company subject to the supervision and regulation of the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Corporation is
a fi nancial services provider with operations in Puerto Rico, the
United States, the Caribbean and Latin America. As the leading
fi nancial institution in Puerto Rico, the Corporation offers retail
and commercial banking services through its principal banking
subsidiary, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (“BPPR”), as well as auto
and equipment leasing and fi nancing, mortgage loans, investment
banking, broker-dealer and insurance services through specialized
subsidiaries. In the United States, Popular has established a
community-banking franchise, Banco Popular North America
(“BPNA”) providing a broad range of financial services and
products with branches in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Florida
and California. Popular also offers processing technology services
through its subsidiary EVERTEC, Inc. This subsidiary provides
transaction processing services throughout the Caribbean and Latin
America, as well as internally services many of the Corporation’s
subsidiaries’ system infrastructures and transactional processing
businesses. Note 39 to the consolidated fi nancial statements
present information about the Corporation’s business segments.
Principles of consolidation
The consolidated fi nancial statements include the accounts of
Popular, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In accordance
with the consolidation guidance for variable interest entities, the
Corporation would also consolidate any variable interest entities
(“VIEs”) for which it is the primary benefi ciary and, therefore
will absorb the majority of the entity’s expected losses, receive
a majority of the entity’s expected returns, or both. Assets held
in a fi duciary capacity are not assets of the Corporation and,
accordingly, are not included in the consolidated statements of
condition.
Unconsolidated investments, in which there is at least 20%
ownership, are generally accounted for by the equity method, with
earnings recorded in other operating income. These investments
are included in other assets and the Corporation’s proportionate
share of income or loss is included in other operating income.
Those investments in which there is less than 20% ownership,
are generally carried under the cost method of accounting, unless
signifi cant infl uence is exercised. Under the cost method, the
Corporation recognizes income when dividends are received.
Limited partnerships are accounted for by the equity method
unless the investor’s interest is so “minor” that the limited partner
may have virtually no infl uence over partnership operating and
fi nancial policies.
Statutory business trusts that are wholly-owned by the
Corporation and are issuers of trust preferred securities are not
consolidated in the Corporation’s consolidated fi nancial statements.
Business combinations
Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition
method. Under this method, assets acquired, liabilities assumed
and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition
date are measured at their fair values as of the acquisition
date. The acquisition date is the date the acquirer obtains
control. Also, assets or liabilities arising from noncontractual
contingencies are measured at their acquisition date at fair value
only if it is more likely than not that they meet the defi nition
of an asset or liability. Adjustments subsequently made to the
provisional amounts recorded on the acquisition date will be
made retroactively during a measurement period not to exceed
one year. Furthermore, acquisition-related restructuring costs
that do not meet certain criteria of exit or disposal activities are
expensed as incurred. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
The reversals of deferred income tax valuation allowances and
income tax contingencies are recognized in earnings subsequent
to the measurement period. There were no signifi cant business
combinations during 2009 and 2008.
Discontinued operations
Components of the Corporation that have been or will be disposed
of by sale, where the Corporation does not have a signifi cant
continuing involvement in the operations after the disposal, are
accounted for as discontinued operations.
The fi nancial results of Popular Financial Holdings (“PFH”) are
reported as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements
of operations for all periods presented and in the consolidated
statement of condition for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Prior to the discontinuance of the business, PFH was considered
a reportable segment. Refer to Note 3 to the consolidated fi nancial
statements for additional information on PFH’s discontinued
operations.
The results of operations of the discontinued operations exclude
allocations of corporate overhead. The interest expense allocated
to the discontinued operations is based on legal entity, which
considers a transfer pricing allocation for intercompany funding.
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97
Use of estimates in the preparation of fi nancial statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Fair Value Measurements
Effective January 1, 2008, the Corporation determines the fair
values of its fi nancial instruments based on the fair value framework
established in the guidance for Fair Value Measurements in ASC
Subtopic 820-10, which requires an entity to maximize the use of
observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs
when measuring fair value. Fair value is defi ned as the exchange
price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a
liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous
market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between
market participants on the measurement date. The standard
describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair
value which are (1) quoted market prices for identical assets or
liabilities in active markets, (2) observable market-based inputs
or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data, and
(3) unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
The fair value hierarchy ranks the quality and reliability of the
information used to determine fair values. In January 2009, the
Corporation adopted the provisions of fair value measurements
and disclosures for nonfi nancial assets and nonfi nancial liabilities
that are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a nonrecurring
basis. Refer to Note 36 to these consolidated fi nancial statements
for the fair value measurement disclosures required for the year
ended December 31, 2009.
The guidance in ASC Subtopic 820-10 also addresses measuring
fair value in situations where markets are inactive and transactions
are not orderly. Transactions or quoted prices for assets and
liabilities may not be determinative of fair value when transactions
are not orderly, and thus, may require adjustments to estimate
fair value. Price quotes based on transactions that are not orderly
should be given little, if any, weight in measuring fair value. Price
quotes based on transactions that are orderly shall be considered
in determining fair value, and the weight given is based on facts
and circumstances. If suffi cient information is not available to
determine if price quotes are based on orderly transactions,
less weight should be given to the price quote relative to other
transactions that are known to be orderly.
Fair value option
In January 2008, the Corporation adopted the guidance in ASC
Subtopic 825-10, which provides companies with an option to
report selected fi nancial assets and liabilities at fair value. The
election to measure a fi nancial asset or liability at fair value can
be made on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is irrevocable.
The difference between the carrying amount and the fair value
at the adoption date was recorded as a transition adjustment to
beginning retained earnings. Subsequent changes in fair value are
recognized in earnings. After the initial adoption, the fair value
election is made at the acquisition of a fi nancial asset, fi nancial
liability, or a fi rm commitment and it may not be revoked.
Refer to Note 35 to these consolidated fi nancial statements
for the impact of the initial adoption of the fair value option to
beginning retained earnings as of January 1, 2008. There were no
fi nancial assets or liabilities from continuing operations measured
pursuant to the fair value option at December 31, 2009 and 2008.
Investment securities
Investment securities are classifi ed in four categories and accounted
for as follows:
• Debt securities that the Corporation has the intent and
ability to hold to maturity are classifi ed as securities held-
to-maturity and reported at amortized cost. The Corporation
may not sell or transfer held-to-maturity securities without
calling into question its intent to hold other debt securities
to maturity, unless a nonrecurring or unusual event that
could not have been reasonably anticipated has occurred.
• Debt and equity securities classifi ed as trading securities
are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses
included in non-interest income.
• Debt and equity securities not classifi ed as either securities
held-to-maturity or trading securities, and which have
a readily available fair value, are classifi ed as securities
available-for-sale and reported at fair value, with unrealized
gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported,
net of taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income
or loss. The specific identification method is used to
determine realized gains and losses on securities available-
for-sale, which are included in net gains or losses on sale
and valuation adjustment of investment securities in the
consolidated statements of operations. Declines in the
value of debt and equity securities that are considered
other-than-temporary reduce the value of the asset, and
the estimated loss is recorded in non-interest income. In
April 2009, the Corporation adopted the new guidance for
other-than-temporary impairment for debt securities. For
debt securities, the Corporation is required to assess whether
(a) it has the intent to sell the debt security, or (b) it is more
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98 POPULAR, INC. 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
likely than not that it will be required to sell the debt security
before its anticipated recovery. If either of these conditions
is met, an other-than-temporary impairment on the security
must be recognized. In instances in which a determination is
made that a credit loss (defi ned as the difference between the
present value of the cash fl ows expected to be collected and
the amortized cost basis) exists but the entity does not intend
to sell the debt security and it is not more likely than not that
the entity will be required to sell the debt security before the
anticipated recovery of its remaining amortized cost basis
(i.e., the amortized cost basis less any current-period credit
loss), the impairment is separated into (a) the amount of
the total impairment related to the credit loss, and (b) the
amount of the total impairment related to all other factors.
The amount of the total other-than-temporary impairment
related to the credit loss is recognized in the statement of
operations. The amount of the total impairment related to
all other factors is recognized in other comprehensive loss.
Previously, in all cases, if an impairment was determined to
be other-than-temporary, an impairment loss was recognized
in earnings in an amount equal to the entire difference
between the security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value
at the balance sheet date of the reporting period for which
the assessment was made. This guidance does not amend
the existing recognition and measurement guidance related
to other-than-temporary impairments for equity securities.
The other-than-temporary impairment analysis for both debt
and equity securities are performed on a quarterly basis.
• Investments in equity or other securities that do not have
readily available fair values are classifi ed as other investment
securities in the consolidated statements of condition,
and are subject to impairment testing if applicable. These
securities are stated at the lower of cost or realizable value.
The source of this value varies according to the nature of the
investment, and is primarily obtained by the Corporation
from valuation analyses prepared by third-parties or from
information derived from fi nancial statements available
for the corresponding venture capital and mutual funds.
Stock that is owned by the Corporation to comply with
regulatory requirements, such as Federal Reserve Bank
and Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock, is included
in this category, and their realizable value equals their cost.
The amortization of premiums is deducted and the accretion
of discounts is added to net interest income based on the interest
method over the outstanding period of the related securities,
except for a small portfolio of mortgage-backed securities for
which the Corporation utilizes a method which approximates
the interest method, but which incorporates factors such as
actual prepayments. The results of the alternative method do
not differ materially from those obtained using the interest
method. The cost of securities sold is determined by specifi c
identifi cation. Net realized gains or losses on sales of investment
securities and unrealized loss valuation adjustments considered
other-than-temporary, if any, on securities available-for-sale, held-
to-maturity and other investment securities are determined using
the specifi c identifi cation method and are reported separately in
the consolidated statements of operations. Purchases and sales of
securities are recognized on a trade date basis.
Derivative fi nancial instruments
The Corporation uses derivative fi nancial instruments as part
of its overall interest rate risk management strategy to minimize
signifi cant unplanned fl uctuations in earnings and cash fl ows
caused by interest rate volatility.
All derivatives are recognized on the statement of condition at
fair value. The Corporation’s policy is not to offset the fair value
amounts recognized for multiple derivative instruments executed
with the same counterparty under a master netting arrangement
nor to offset the fair value amounts recognized for the right to
reclaim cash collateral (a receivable) or the obligation to return
cash collateral (a payable) arising from the same master netting
arrangement as the derivative instruments.
When the Corporation enters into a derivative contract, the
derivative instrument is designated as either a fair value hedge, cash
fl ow hedge or as a free-standing derivative instrument. For a fair
value hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument
and changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability or of
an unrecognized fi rm commitment attributable to the hedged risk
are recorded in current period earnings. For a cash fl ow hedge,
changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument, to the
extent that it is effective, are recorded net of taxes in accumulated
other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassifi ed to net
income (loss) in the same period(s) that the hedged transaction
impacts earnings. The ineffective portion of cash fl ow hedges is
immediately recognized in current earnings. For free-standing
derivative instruments, changes in the fair values are reported in
current period earnings.
Prior to entering a hedge transaction, the Corporation formally
documents the relationship between hedging instruments and
hedged items, as well as the risk management objective and
strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process
includes linking all derivative instruments that are designated as
fair value or cash fl ow hedges to specifi c assets and liabilities on the
statement of condition or to specifi c forecasted transactions or fi rm
commitments along with a formal assessment, at both inception
of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, as to the effectiveness of
the derivative instrument in offsetting changes in fair values or
cash fl ows of the hedged item. Hedge accounting is discontinued
when the derivative instrument is not highly effective as a hedge,
a derivative expires, is sold, terminated, when it is unlikely that a
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forecasted transaction will occur or when it is determined that is
no longer appropriate. When hedge accounting is discontinued
the derivative continues to be carried at fair value with changes
in fair value included in earnings.
and costs incurred in the origination of new loans are deferred
and amortized using the interest method or a method which
approximates the interest method over the term of the loan as an
adjustment to interest yield.
For non-exchange traded contracts, fair value is based on dealer
quotes, pricing models, discounted cash fl ow methodologies, or
similar techniques for which the determination of fair value may
require signifi cant management judgment or estimation.
Non-accrual loans are those loans on which the accrual of
interest is discontinued. When a loan is placed on non-accrual
status, any interest previously recognized and not collected is
generally reversed from current earnings.
The fair value of derivative instruments considers the risk
of nonperformance by the counterparty or the Corporation, as
applicable.
The Corporation obtains or pledges collateral in connection
with its derivative activities when applicable under the agreement.
Loans
Loans are classifi ed as loans held-in-portfolio when management
has the intent and ability to hold the loan for the foreseeable
future, or until maturity or payoff. The foreseeable future is a
management judgment which is determined based upon the type
of loan, business strategies, current market conditions, balance
sheet management and liquidity needs. Management’s view of
the foreseeable future may change based on changes in these
conditions. When a decision is made to sell or securitize a loan
that was not originated or initially acquired with the intent to sell
or securitize, the loan is reclassifi ed from held-in-portfolio into
held-for-sale. Due to changing market conditions or other strategic
initiatives, management’s intent with respect to the disposition of
the loan may change, and accordingly, loans previously classifi ed
as held-for-sale may be reclassifi ed into held-in-portfolio. Loans
transferred between loans held-for-sale and held-in-portfolio
classifi cations are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value at the
date of transfer.
Loans held-for-sale are stated at the lower of cost or fair value,
cost being determined based on the outstanding loan balance less
unearned income, and fair value determined, generally in the
aggregate. Fair value is measured based on current market prices
for similar loans, outstanding investor commitments, bids received
from potential purchasers, prices of recent sales or discounted
cash fl ow analyses which utilize inputs and assumptions which
are believed to be consistent with market participants’ views. The
cost basis also includes consideration of deferred origination fees
and costs, which are recognized in earnings at the time of sale.
The amount, by which cost exceeds fair value, if any, is accounted
for as a valuation allowance with changes therein included in the
determination of net income (loss) for the period in which the
change occurs.
Loans held-in-portfolio are reported at their outstanding
principal balances net of any unearned income, charge-offs,
unamortized deferred fees and costs on originated loans, and
premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Fees collected
Recognition of interest income on commercial and construction
loans is discontinued when the loans are 90 days or more in
arrears on payments of principal or interest or when other factors
indicate that the collection of principal and interest is doubtful.
The impaired portions on these loans are charged-off at no
longer than 365 days past due. Recognition of interest income on
mortgage loans is discontinued when 90 days or more in arrears
on payments of principal or interest. The impaired portions on
mortgage loans are charged-off at 180 days past due. Recognition
of interest income on closed-end consumer loans and home equity
lines of credit is discontinued when the loans are 90 days or more
in arrears. Income is generally recognized on open-end consumer
loans, except for home equity lines of credit, until the loans are
charged-off. Recognition of interest income for lease fi nancing is
ceased when loans are 90 days or more in arrears. Closed-end
consumer loans and leases are charged-off when they are 120
days in arrears. Open-end (revolving credit) consumer loans are
charged-off when 180 days in arrears.
Certain loans which would be treated as non-accrual loans
pursuant to the foregoing policy are treated as accruing loans if
they are considered well-secured and in the process of collection.
Also, unsecured retail loans to borrowers who declare bankruptcy
are charged-off within 60 days of receipt of notifi cation of fi ling
from the bankruptcy court.
Once a loan is placed on non-accrual status, the interest
previously accrued and uncollected is charged against current
earnings and thereafter income is recorded only to the extent of
any interest collected. Loans designated as non-accruing are not
returned to an accrual status until interest is received on a current
basis and those factors indicative of doubtful collection cease to
exist. Special guidelines exist for troubled debt restructurings.
Lease fi nancing
The Corporation leases passenger and commercial vehicles and
equipment to individual and corporate customers. The fi nance
method of accounting is used to recognize revenue on lease
contracts that meet the criteria specifi ed in the guidance for
leases in ASC Topic 840. Aggregate rentals due over the term
of the leases less unearned income are included in fi nance lease
contracts receivable. Unearned income is amortized using a method
which results in approximate level rates of return on the principal
amounts outstanding. Finance lease origination fees and costs are
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deferred and amortized over the average life of the lease as an
adjustment to the interest yield.
Revenue for other leases is recognized as it becomes due under
the terms of the agreement.
Allowance for loan losses
The Corporation follows a systematic methodology to establish and
evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses to provide
for inherent losses in the loan portfolio. This methodology includes
the consideration of factors such as current economic conditions,
portfolio risk characteristics, prior loss experience and results of
periodic credit reviews of individual loans. The provision for loan
losses charged to current operations is based on such methodology.
Loan losses are charged and recoveries are credited to the allowance
for loan losses.
The allowance for loan losses excludes loans measured pursuant
to the fair value option since fair value adjustments related to these
fi nancial instruments already refl ect a credit component.
The Corporation’s assessment of the allowance for loan losses is
determined in accordance with accounting guidance, specifi cally
guidance of loss contingencies in ASC Subtopic 450-20 and loan
impairment guidance in ASC Section 310-10-35.
The accounting guidance provides for the recognition of a loss
allowance for groups of homogeneous loans. During 2009, the
Corporation enhanced the reserve assessment of homogeneous
loans by establishing a more granular segmentation of loans
with similar risk characteristics, reducing the historical base loss
periods employed, and strengthening the analysis pertaining to
the environmental factors considered. The revised segmentation
considers business segments and product types, which are
further segregated based on their secured or unsecured status.
The determination for general reserves of the allowance for loan
losses is based on historical net loss rates (including losses from
impaired loans) by loan type and by legal entity adjusted for recent
net charge-off trends and environmental factors. The base net loss
rates are based on the moving average of annualized net charge-offs
computed over a three-year historical loss window for commercial
and construction loan portfolios, and an 18-month period for
consumer loan portfolios. The net charge-off trend factors are
applied to adjust the base loss rates based on recent loss trends. The
environmental factors, which include credit and macroeconomic
indicators, are assessed to account for current market conditions
that are likely to cause estimated credit losses to differ from
historical loss experience. The Corporation refl ects the effect of
these environmental factors on a loan group as an adjustment
that, as appropriate, increases or decreases the historical loss rate
applied to each group. Correlation and regression analyses are
used to select and weight these indicators.
According to the accounting guidance criteria for specifi c
impairment of a loan, up to December 31, 2008, the Corporation
defi ned as impaired loans those commercial borrowers with
outstanding debt of $250,000 or more and with interest and /
or principal 90 days or more past due. Also, specifi c commercial
borrowers with outstanding debt of $500,000 and over were
deemed impaired when, based on current information and events,
management considered that it was probable that the debtor would
be unable to pay all amounts due according to the contractual terms
of the loan agreement. Effective January 1, 2009, the Corporation
continues to apply the same defi nition except that it prospectively
increased the threshold of outstanding debt to $1,000,000 for the
identifi cation of newly impaired commercial and construction
loans. Although the accounting codification guidance for
specifi c impairment of a loan excludes large groups of smaller
balance homogeneous loans that are collectively evaluated for
impairment (e.g. mortgage loans), it specifi cally requires that loan
modifi cations considered troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”) be
analyzed under its provisions. An allowance for loan impairment
is recognized to the extent that the carrying value of an impaired
loan exceeds the present value of the expected future cash fl ows
discounted at the loan’s effective rate, the observable market price
of the loan, if available, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan
is collateral dependent. The fair value of the collateral is generally
obtained from appraisals. The Corporation periodically requires
updated appraisal reports for loans that are considered impaired. As
a general procedure, the Corporation internally reviews appraisals
as part of the underwriting and approval process and also for
credits considered impaired.
Cash payments received on impaired loans are recorded in
accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. The principal
portion of the payment is used to reduce the principal balance
of the loan, whereas the interest portion is recognized as interest
income. However, when management believes the ultimate
collectability of principal is in doubt, the interest portion is applied
to principal.
Troubled debt restructurings (“TDR”)
TDRs represent loans where concessions have been granted to
borrowers experiencing fi nancial diffi culties that the creditor
would not otherwise consider. These concessions could include
a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions,
forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to
maximize collection. These concessions stem from an agreement
between the creditor and the debtor or are imposed by law or
a court. Classifi cation of loan modifi cations as TDRs involves a
degree of judgment. Indicators that the debtor is experiencing
fi nancial diffi culties include, for example: (i) the debtor is currently
in default on any of its debt; (ii) the debtor has declared or is in
the process of declaring bankruptcy; (iii) there is signifi cant doubt
as to whether the debtor will continue to be a going concern; (iv)
currently, the debtor has securities that have been delisted, are in
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the process of being delisted, or are under threat of being delisted
from an exchange; (v) based on estimates and projections that only
encompass the current business capabilities, the debtor forecasts
that its entity-specifi c cash fl ows will be insuffi cient to service
the debt (both interest and principal) in accordance with the
contractual terms of the existing agreement through maturity; and
absent the current modifi cation, the debtor cannot obtain funds
from sources other than the existing creditors at an effective interest
rate equal to the current market interest rate for similar debt for
a nontroubled debtor. The identifi cation of TDRs is critical in the
determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.
Loans classifi ed as TDRs are reported in non-accrual status if the
loan was in non-accruing status at the time of the modifi cation.
The TDR loan should continue in non-accrual status until the
borrower has demonstrated a willingness and ability to make
the restructured loan payments (at least six months of sustained
performance after classifi ed as TDR). Loans classifi ed as TDRs are
excluded from TDR status if performance under the restructured
terms exists for a reasonable period (at least twelve months of
sustained performance) and the loan yields a market rate.
Transfers and servicing of fi nancial assets and extinguishment
of liabilities
The transfer of fi nancial assets in which the Corporation surrenders
control over the assets is accounted for as a sale to the extent
that consideration other than benefi cial interests is received in
exchange. The guidance for transfer of fi nancial assets in ASC
Topic 860 sets forth the criteria that must be met for control over
transferred assets to be considered to have been surrendered,
which includes, among others: (1) the assets must be isolated from
creditors of the transferor, (2) the transferee must obtain the right
(free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that
right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and (3) the
transferor cannot maintain effective control over the transferred
assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their
maturity. When the Corporation transfers fi nancial assets and
the transfer fails any one of these criteria, the Corporation is
prevented from derecognizing the transferred fi nancial assets and
the transaction is accounted for as a secured borrowing. For federal
and Puerto Rico income tax purposes, the Corporation treats the
transfers of loans which do not qualify as “true sales” under the
applicable accounting guidance, as sales, recognizing a deferred
tax asset or liability on the transaction.
For transfers of fi nancial assets that satisfy the conditions to
be accounted for as sales, the Corporation derecognizes all assets
sold; recognizes all assets obtained and liabilities incurred in
consideration as proceeds of the sale, including servicing assets
and servicing liabilities, if applicable; initially measures at fair value
assets obtained and liabilities incurred in a sale; and recognizes in
earnings any gain or loss on the sale.
The guidance on transfer of fi nancial assets requires a true
sale analysis of the treatment of the transfer under state law as
if the Corporation was a debtor under the bankruptcy code. A
true sale legal analysis includes several legally relevant factors,
such as the nature and level of recourse to the transferor, and
the nature of retained interests in the loans sold. The analytical
conclusion as to a true sale is never absolute and unconditional,
but contains qualifi cations based on the inherent equitable powers
of a bankruptcy court, as well as the unsettled state of the common
law. Once the legal isolation test has been met, other factors
concerning the nature and extent of the transferor’s control over
the transferred assets are taken into account in order to determine
whether derecognition of assets is warranted.
The Corporation sells mortgage loans to the Government
National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”) in the normal course
of business and retains the servicing rights. The GNMA programs
under which the loans are sold allow the Corporation to repurchase
individual delinquent loans that meet certain criteria. At the
Corporation’s option, and without GNMA’s prior authorization,
the Corporation may repurchase the delinquent loan for an amount
equal to 100% of the remaining principal balance of the loan.
Once the Corporation has the unconditional ability to repurchase
the delinquent loan, the Corporation is deemed to have regained
effective control over the loan and recognizes the loan on its balance
sheet as well as an offsetting liability, regardless of the Corporation’s
intent to repurchase the loan.
Servicing assets
The Corporation periodically sells or securitizes loans while
retaining the obligation to perform the servicing of such loans.
In addition, the Corporation may purchase or assume the right
to service loans originated by others. Whenever the Corporation
undertakes an obligation to service a loan, management assesses
whether a servicing asset or liability should be recognized. A
servicing asset is recognized whenever the compensation for
servicing is expected to more than adequately compensate the
servicer for performing the servicing. Likewise, a servicing liability
would be recognized in the event that servicing fees to be received
are not expected to adequately compensate the Corporation for
its expected cost. Servicing assets are separately presented on the
consolidated statement of condition.
All separately recognized servicing assets are initially recognized
at fair value. For subsequent measurement of servicing rights,
the Corporation has elected the fair value method for mortgage
loans servicing rights (“MSRs”) while all other servicing assets,
particularly related to Small Business Administration (“SBA”)
commercial loans, follow the amortization method. Under the
fair value measurement method, MSRs are recorded at fair value
each reporting period, and changes in fair value are reported in
other service fees in the consolidated statement of operations.
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Under the amortization method, servicing assets are amortized in
proportion to, and over the period of, estimated servicing income,
and assessed for impairment based on fair value at each reporting
period. Contractual servicing fees including ancillary income
and late fees, as well as fair value adjustments, and impairment
losses, if any, are reported in other service fees in the consolidated
statement of operations. Loan servicing fees, which are based on
a percentage of the principal balances of the loans serviced, are
credited to income as loan payments are collected.
The fair value of servicing rights is estimated by using a
cash fl ow valuation model which calculates the present value of
estimated future net servicing cash fl ows, taking into consideration
actual and expected loan prepayment rates, discount rates,
servicing costs, and other economic factors, which are determined
based on current market conditions.
For purposes of evaluating and measuring impairment
of capitalized servicing assets that are accounted under the
amortization method, the amount of impairment recognized, if
any, is the amount by which the capitalized servicing assets per
stratum exceed their estimated fair value. Temporary impairment
is recognized through a valuation allowance with changes included
in results of operations for the period in which the change occurs.
If it is later determined that all or a portion of the temporary
impairment no longer exists for a particular stratum, the valuation
allowance is reduced through a recovery in earnings. Any fair value
in excess of the cost basis of the servicing asset for a given stratum is
not recognized. Servicing rights subsequently accounted under the
amortization method are also reviewed for other-than-temporary
impairment. When the recoverability of an impaired servicing
asset accounted under the amortization method is determined to
be remote, the unrecoverable portion of the valuation allowance is
applied as a direct write-down to the carrying value of the servicing
rights, precluding subsequent recoveries.
Refer to Note 13 to the consolidated fi nancial statements
for information on the classes of servicing assets defi ned by the
Corporation.
Premises and equipment
Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of each type of
asset. Amortization of leasehold improvements is computed over
the terms of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of
the improvements, whichever is shorter. Costs of maintenance and
repairs which do not improve or extend the life of the respective
assets are expensed as incurred. Costs of renewals and betterments
are capitalized. When assets are disposed of, their cost and related
accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and
any gain or loss is refl ected in earnings as realized or incurred,
respectively.
The Corporation capitalizes interest cost incurred in the
construction of signifi cant real estate projects, which consist
primarily of facilities for its own use or intended for lease. The
amount of interest cost capitalized is to be an allocation of the
interest cost incurred during the period required to substantially
complete the asset. The interest rate for capitalization purposes
is to be based on a weighted average rate on the Corporation’s
outstanding borrowings, unless there is a specifi c new borrowing
associated with the asset. Interest cost capitalized for the years
ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 was not signifi cant.
The Corporation has operating lease arrangements primarily
associated with the rental of premises to support the branch
network or for general offi ce space. Certain of these arrangements
are non-cancelable and provide for rent escalations and renewal
options. Rent expense on non-cancelable operating leases with
scheduled rent increases are recognized on a straight-line basis
over the lease term.
Impairment on long-lived assets
The Corporation evaluates for impairment its long-lived assets to
be held and used, and long-lived assets to be disposed of, whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Restructuring costs
A liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity is
recognized and measured initially at its fair value in the period
in which the liability is incurred. If future service is required for
employees to receive the one-time termination benefi t, the liability
is initially measured at its fair value as of the termination date and
recognized over the future service period.
Other real estate
Other real estate, received in satisfaction of debt, is recorded at the
lower of cost (carrying value of the loan) or the appraised value less
estimated costs of disposal of the real estate acquired, by charging
the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent to foreclosure, any losses
in the carrying value arising from periodic reevaluations of the
properties, and any gains or losses on the sale of these properties
are credited or charged to expense in the period incurred and are
included as a component of other operating expenses. The cost of
maintaining and operating such properties is expensed as incurred.
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Goodwill is recognized when the purchase price is higher than the
fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations under
the purchase method of accounting. Goodwill is not amortized,
but is tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently
if events or circumstances indicate possible impairment using a
two-step process at each reporting unit level. The fi rst step of the
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goodwill impairment test, used to identify potential impairment,
compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount,
including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds
its carrying amount, the goodwill of the reporting unit is not
considered impaired and the second step of the impairment test
is unnecessary. If needed, the second step consists of comparing
the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill with the
carrying amount of that goodwill. In determining the fair value
of a reporting unit, the Corporation generally uses a combination
of methods, which include market price multiples of comparable
companies and the discounted cash fl ow analysis. Goodwill
impairment losses are recorded as part of operating expenses in
the consolidated statement of operations.
Other intangible assets deemed to have an indefi nite life are not
amortized, but are tested for impairment using a one-step process
which compares the fair value with the carrying amount of the
asset. In determining that an intangible asset has an indefi nite
life, the Corporation considers expected cash infl ows and legal,
regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic and other factors,
which could limit the intangible asset’s useful life.
Other identifi able intangible assets with a fi nite useful life,
mainly core deposits, are amortized using various methods over
the periods benefi ted, which range from 3 to 11 years. These
intangibles are evaluated periodically for impairment when
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount may not be recoverable. Impairments on intangible assets
with a fi nite useful life are evaluated under the guidance for
impairment or disposal of long-lived assets and are included as
part of “Impairment losses on long-lived assets” in the category of
operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
For further disclosures required by goodwill and other
intangibles guidance, refer to Note 14 to the consolidated fi nancial
statements.
Bank-Owned Life Insurance
Bank-owned life insurance represents life insurance on the lives
of certain employees who have provided positive consent allowing
the Corporation to be the benefi ciary of the policy. Bank-owned
life insurance policies are carried at their cash surrender value. The
Corporation recognizes income from the periodic increases in the
cash surrender value of the policy, as well as insurance proceeds
received, which are recorded as other operating income, and are
not subject to income taxes.
The cash surrender value and any additional amounts provided
by the contractual terms of the bank-owned insurance policy
that are realizable at the balance sheet date are considered in
determining the amount that could be realized, and any amounts
that are not immediately payable to the policyholder in cash are
discounted to their present value. In determining “the amount that
could be realized,” it is assumed that policies will be surrendered
on an individual-by-individual basis.
Assets sold / purchased under agreements to repurchase / resell
Repurchase and resell agreements are treated as collateralized
fi nancing transactions and are carried at the amounts at which
the assets will be subsequently reacquired or resold as specifi ed
in the respective agreements.
It is the Corporation’s policy to take possession of securities
purchased under agreements to resell. However, the counterparties
to such agreements maintain effective control over such
securities, and accordingly those securities are not refl ected in
the Corporation’s consolidated statements of condition. The
Corporation monitors the fair value of the underlying securities
as compared to the related receivable, including accrued interest.
It is the Corporation’s policy to maintain effective control over
assets sold under agreements to repurchase; accordingly, such
securities continue to be carried on the consolidated statements
of condition.
The Corporation may require counterparties to deposit
additional collateral or return collateral pledged, when appropriate.
Software
Capitalized software is stated at cost, less accumulated
amortization. Capitalized software includes purchased software
and capitalizable application development costs associated with
internally-developed software. Amortization, computed on a
straight-line method, is charged to operations over the estimated
useful life of the software. Capitalized software is included in
“Other assets” in the consolidated statement of condition.
Guarantees, including indirect guarantees of indebtedness of
others
The Corporation, as a guarantor, recognizes at the inception of a
guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken
in issuing the guarantee. Refer to Note 34 to the consolidated
fi nancial statements for further disclosures.
Accounting considerations related to the cumulative preferred
stock and warrant to purchase shares of common stock
The value of the warrant to purchase shares of common stock was
determined by allocating the proceeds received by the Corporation
based on the relative fair values of the instruments issued (preferred
stock and warrant). The transaction was recorded when it was
consummated and proceeds were received. Refer to Note 23 to the
consolidated fi nancial statements for information on the warrant
issued in 2008.
Warrants issued are included in the calculation of average
diluted shares in determining income (loss) per common share
using the treasury stock method.
The discount on increasing rate preferred stock was amortized
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over the period preceding commencement of the perpetual
dividend by charging an imputed dividend cost against retained
earnings. The amortization of the discount on the preferred shares
also reduced the income (or increased the loss) applicable to
common stockholders in the computation of basic and diluted
net income (loss) per share.
Income (loss) applicable to common stockholders considers
the deduction of both the dividends declared in the period on
cumulative preferred stock (whether or not paid) and the dividends
accumulated for the period on cumulative preferred stock (whether
or not earned) from income (loss) from continuing operations and
also from net income (loss).
Accounting considerations related to the redemption of cumulative
preferred stock and redemption of the trust preferred securities
The Corporation applied the guidance in ASC Subsection 260-
10-S99 (formerly EITF Topic D-42 “The effect on the calculation
of Earnings per Share for the Redemption or Induced Conversion
of Preferred Stock”) for the redemption of the Corporation’s
cumulative preferred stock, which indicates that the difference
between (1) the fair value of the consideration transferred to the
holders of the preferred stock and (2) the carrying amount of the
preferred stock in the registrant's balance sheet (net of issuance
costs) be subtracted from (or added to) net income to arrive at
income available to common stockholders in the calculation of
net income (loss) per common share.
The Corporation treated the redemption of the trust preferred
securities as an extinguishment of debt pursuant to the guidance
in ASC Subsection 470-50-40 which indicates that the difference
between the reacquisition price and the net carrying amount of the
extinguished debt be recognized as gain or loss on extinghishment
in the results of operations.
Treasury stock
Treasury stock is recorded at cost and is carried as a reduction of
stockholders’ equity in the consolidated statements of condition.
At the date of retirement or subsequent reissue, the treasury
stock account is reduced by the cost of such stock. At retirement,
the excess of the cost of the treasury stock over its par value is
recorded entirely to surplus. At reissuance, the difference between
the consideration received upon issuance and the specifi c cost is
charged or credited to surplus.
Income and expense recognition – Processing business
Revenue from information processing and other services
is recognized at the time services are rendered. Rental and
maintenance service revenue is recognized ratably over the
corresponding contractual periods. Revenue from software
and hardware sales and related costs is recognized at the time
software and equipment is installed or delivered depending on the
contractual terms. Revenue from contracts to create data processing
centers and the related cost is recognized as project phases are
completed and accepted. Operating expenses are recognized as
incurred. Project expenses are deferred and recognized when the
related income is earned. The Corporation applies the guidance in
ASC Subtopic 605-35 as the guidance to determine what project
expenses must be deferred until the related income is earned
on certain long-term projects that involve the outsourcing of
technological services.
Income Recognition – Insurance agency business
Commissions and fees are recognized when related policies are
effective. Additional premiums and rate adjustments are recorded
as they occur. Contingent commissions are recorded on the accrual
basis when the amount to be received is notifi ed by the insurance
company. Commission income from advance business is deferred.
An allowance is created for expected adjustments to commissions
earned relating to policy cancellations.
Income Recognition – Investment banking revenues
Investment banking revenue is recorded as follows: underwriting
fees at the time the underwriting is completed and income is
reasonably determinable; corporate finance advisory fees as
earned, according to the terms of the specifi c contracts; and sales
commissions on a trade-date basis.
Foreign exchange
Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are
translated to U.S. dollars using prevailing rates of exchange at
the end of the period. Revenues, expenses, gains and losses are
translated using weighted average rates for the period. The resulting
foreign currency translation adjustment from operations for which
the functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar is reported
in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), except for
highly infl ationary environments in which the effects are included
in other operating income.
The Corporation conducts business in certain Latin American
markets through several of its processing and information
technology services and products subsidiaries. Also, it holds
interests in Consorcio de Tarjetas Dominicanas, S.A. (“CONTADO”)
and Centro Financiero BHD, S.A. (“BHD”) in the Dominican
Republic. Although not signifi cant, some of these businesses are
conducted in the country’s foreign currency.
The Corporation monitors the infl ation levels in the foreign
countries where it operates to evaluate whether they meet the
“highly infl ationary economy” test prescribed by the guidance
for functional currency in highly infl ationary economies in ASC
Subsection 830-10-45. Such statement defi nes highly infl ationary
as a “cumulative infl ation of approximately 100 percent or more
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over a three-year period”. In accordance with the provisions of this
guidance, the fi nancial statements of a foreign entity in a highly
infl ationary economy are remeasured as if the functional currency
was the reporting currency.
Refer to the disclosure of accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss) included in the accompanying consolidated
statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the outstanding
balances of unfavorable foreign currency translation adjustments
at December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007.
Income taxes
The Corporation recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities
for the expected future tax consequences of events that have
been recognized in the Corporation’s fi nancial statements or tax
returns. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined
for differences between fi nancial statement and tax bases of assets
and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts
in the future. The computation is based on enacted tax laws and
rates applicable to periods in which the temporary differences are
expected to be recovered or settled.
The guidance for income taxes requires a reduction of the
carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance
if, based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not
(defi ned as a likelihood of more than 50 percent) that such assets
will not be realized. Accordingly, the need to establish valuation
allowances for deferred tax assets are assessed periodically by
the Corporation based on the more likely than not realization
threshold criterion. In the assessment for a valuation allowance,
appropriate consideration is given to all positive and negative
evidence related to the realization of the deferred tax assets. This
assessment considers, among other matters, all sources of taxable
income available to realize the deferred tax asset, including
the future reversal of existing temporary differences, the future
taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and
carryforwards, taxable income in carryback years and tax-planning
strategies. In making such assessments, signifi cant weight is given
to evidence that can be objectively verifi ed.
The valuation of deferred tax assets requires judgment in
assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that have
been recognized in the Corporation’s fi nancial statements or tax
returns and future profi tability. The Corporation’s accounting for
deferred tax consequences represents management’s best estimate
of those future events.
Positions taken in the Corporation’s tax returns may be subject
to challenge by the taxing authorities upon examination. Uncertain
tax positions are initially recognized in the fi nancial statements
when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained
upon examination by the tax authorities. Such tax positions are
both initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of
tax benefi t that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon
settlement with the tax authority, assuming full knowledge of the
position and all relevant facts. Interest on income tax uncertainties
is classified within income tax expense in the statement of
operations; while the penalties, if any, are accounted for as other
operating expenses.
The Corporation accounts for the taxes collected from
customers and remitted to governmental authorities on a net basis
(excluded from revenues).
Income tax expense or benefi t for the year is allocated among
continuing operations, discontinued operations, and other
comprehensive income, as applicable. The amount allocated to
continuing operations is the tax effect of the pretax income or loss
from continuing operations that occurred during the year, plus or
minus income tax effects of (a) changes in circumstances that cause
a change in judgment about the realization of deferred tax assets
in future years, (b) changes in tax laws or rates, (c) changes in
tax status, and (d) tax-deductible dividends paid to shareholders,
subject to certain exceptions.
Employees’ retirement and other postretirement benefi t plans
Pension costs are computed on the basis of accepted actuarial
methods and are charged to current operations. Net pension
costs are based on various actuarial assumptions regarding future
experience under the plan, which include costs for services
rendered during the period, interest costs and return on plan
assets, as well as deferral and amortization of certain items such
as actuarial gains or losses. The funding policy is to contribute
to the plan as necessary to provide for services to date and for
those expected to be earned in the future. To the extent that these
requirements are fully covered by assets in the plan, a contribution
may not be made in a particular year.
The cost of postretirement benefi ts, which is determined based
on actuarial assumptions and estimates of the costs of providing
these benefi ts in the future, is accrued during the years that the
employee renders the required service.
The guidance for compensation retirement benefi ts of ASC
Topic 715 requires the recognition of the funded status of each
defined pension benefit plan, retiree health care and other
postretirement benefi t plans on the statement of condition.
Stock-based compensation
The Corporation opted to use the fair value method of recording
stock-based compensation as described in the guidance for
employee share plans in ASC Subtopic 718-50.
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) is defi ned as the change in equity of
a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other
events and circumstances, except those resulting from investments
by owners and distributions to owners. The presentation of
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comprehensive income (loss) is included in separate consolidated
statements of comprehensive income (loss).
Net income (loss) per common share
Basic income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing
net income (loss) adjusted for preferred stock dividends, including
undeclared or unpaid dividends if cumulative, and charges or
credits related to the extinguishment of preferred stock or induced
conversions of preferred stock, by the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted income
per common share take into consideration the weighted average
common shares adjusted for the effect of stock options, restricted
stock and warrants on common stock, using the treasury stock
method.
Statement of cash fl ows
For purposes of reporting cash fl ows, cash includes cash on hand
and amounts due from banks.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards and Issued But Not Yet
Effective Accounting Standards
The FASB Accounting Standards Codifi cation (“ASC”)
Effective July 1, 2009, the ASC became the single source of
authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
(“GAAP”) recognized by the Financial Accounting Standards
Board (“FASB”) to be applied by non-governmental entities.
Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”) are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC
registrants. The ASC superseded all existing non-SEC accounting
and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered non-SEC
accounting literature not included in the ASC is non-authoritative.
The Corporation’s policies were not affected by the conversion to
ASC. However, references to specifi c accounting guidance in the
notes of the Corporation’s fi nancial statements have been changed
to the appropriate section of the ASC.
Business Combinations (ASC Topic 805) (formerly SFAS No.
141-R)
In December 2007, the FASB issued guidance that establishes
principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and
measures in its fi nancial statements the identifi able assets acquired,
the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in an
acquiree, including the recognition and measurement of goodwill
acquired in a business combination. The Corporation is required
to apply this guidance to all business combinations completed on
or after January 1, 2009. For business combinations in which the
acquisition date was before the effective date, these provisions
apply to the subsequent accounting for deferred income tax
valuation allowances and income tax contingencies and require
any changes in those amounts to be recorded in earnings. This
guidance on business combinations did not have a material effect
on the consolidated fi nancial statements of the Corporation for
the year ended December 31, 2009.
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements
(ASC Subtopic 810-10) (formerly SFAS No. 160)
In December 2007, the FASB issued guidance to establish
accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest
in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. This
guidance requires entities to classify noncontrolling interests as a
component of stockholders’ equity on the consolidated fi nancial
statements and requires subsequent changes in ownership interests
in a subsidiary to be accounted for as an equity transaction.
Additionally, it requires entities to recognize a gain or loss upon
the loss of control of a subsidiary and to remeasure any ownership
interest retained at fair value on that date. This statement
also requires expanded disclosures that clearly identify and
distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests
of the noncontrolling owners. This guidance was adopted by the
Corporation on January 1, 2009. The adoption of this standard
did not have an impact on the Corporation’s consolidated fi nancial
statements.
Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
(ASC Subtopic 815-10) (formerly SFAS No. 161)
In March 2008, the FASB issued an amendment for disclosures
about derivative instruments and hedging activities. The standard
expands the disclosure requirements for derivatives and hedged
items and has no impact on how the Corporation accounts for
these instruments. The standard was adopted by the Corporation
in the fi rst quarter of 2009. Refer to Note 31 to the consolidated
fi nancial statements for related disclosures.
Subsequent Events (ASC Subtopic 855-10) (formerly SFAS No.
165)
In May 2009, the FASB issued guidance which establishes general
standards of accounting for and disclosures of events that occur
after the balance sheet date but before fi nancial statements are
issued or are available to be issued. Specifi cally, this standard
sets forth the period after the balance sheet date during which
management of a reporting entity should evaluate events or
transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure
in the fi nancial statements, the circumstances under which an
entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the
balance sheet date in its fi nancial statements, and the disclosures
that an entity should make about events or transactions that
occurred after the balance sheet date. This guidance was effective
for interim or annual fi nancial periods ending after June 15,
2009, and shall be applied prospectively. Refer to Note 2 to the
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consolidated fi nancial statements for related disclosures.
Transfers of Financial Assets, (ASC Subtopic 860-10) (formerly
SFAS No. 166)
In June 2009, the FASB issued a revision which eliminates the
concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity” (“QSPEs”), changes
the requirements for derecognizing fi nancial assets, and includes
additional disclosures requiring more information about transfers
of fi nancial assets in which entities have continuing exposure to the
risks related to the transferred fi nancial assets. This guidance must
be applied as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s fi rst annual
reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim
periods within that fi rst annual reporting period and for interim
and annual reporting periods thereafter. Earlier application was
prohibited. The Corporation is adopting this guidance for transfers
of fi nancial assets commencing on January 1, 2010.
The Corporation is evaluating the impact that this new
accounting guidance will have on the guaranteed mortgage
securitizations with Fannie Mae (“FNMA”) and Ginnie Mae
(“GNMA”), which are the principal transactions executed by the
Corporation that are subject to the new guidance. The Corporation
anticipates that transactions backed by FNMA will meet the
criteria for sale accounting since the assets transferred are placed
and isolated in an independent trust. However, the transactions
backed by GNMA will require additional evaluation since they
are isolated without the use of a trust to hold the GNMA pass-
through certifi cates. Instead, the pools of mortgage loans are legally
isolated through the establishment of custodial pools, whereby all
rights, title and interest are conveyed to GNMA. The Corporation
will assess these transactions to conclude if they will continue
to be considered a sale for accounting purposes. Currently, the
Corporation does not anticipate that this guidance will have a
material effect on the consolidated fi nancial statements.
Variable Interest Entities, (ASC Subtopic 860-10) (formerly
SFAS No. 167)
The FASB amended on June 2009 the guidance applicable to
variable interest entities (“VIE”) and changed how a reporting
entity determines when an entity that is insuffi ciently capitalized
or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be
consolidated. The determination of whether a reporting entity is
required to consolidate another entity is based on, among other
things, the other entity’s purpose and design and the reporting
entity’s ability to direct the activities of the other entity that most
signifi cantly impact the other entity’s economic performance.
The amendments to the consolidated guidance affect all entities
that were within the scope of the original guidance, as well as
qualifying special-purpose entities (“QSPEs”) that were previously
excluded from the guidance. The new guidance requires a reporting
entity to provide additional disclosures about its involvement
with variable interest entities and any signifi cant changes in risk
exposure due to that involvement. A reporting entity will be
required to disclose how its involvement with a variable interest
entity affects the reporting entity’s fi nancial statements. The new
guidance requires ongoing evaluation of whether an enterprise is
the primary benefi ciary of a variable interest entity. The guidance
is effective for the Corporation commencing on January 1, 2010.
Currently, the Corporation issues government sponsored
securities backed by GNMA and FNMA. FNMA uses independent
trusts to isolate the pass-through certifi cates and therefore, are
considered VIEs. On the SEC responses to the Mortgage Banker
Association Whitepaper issued on February 10, 2010, the SEC
reiterated that the GNMA securities I and II are considered VIEs
for the assessment of the new consolidation guidance applicable
to VIEs.
After evaluation of these transactions, the Corporation reached
the conclusion that it is not the primary benefi ciary of these VIEs.
The Corporation also owns certain equity investments that are
not considered VIEs, even in consideration of the new accounting
guidance. Other structures analyzed by management are the trust
preferred securities. Even though these trusts are still considered
VIEs under the new guidance, the Corporation does not possess
a signifi cant variable interest on these trusts. Additionally, the
Corporation has variable interests in certain investments that
have the attributes of investment companies, as well as limited
partnership investments in venture capital companies. However,
in January 2010, the FASB decided to make offi cial the deferral of
ASC Subtopic 860-10 for certain investment entities. The deferral
allows asset managers that have no obligation to fund potentially
signifi cant losses of an investment entity to continue to apply the
previous accounting guidance to investment entities that have the
attributes of entities subject to ASC Topic 946 (the "Investment
Company Guide"). The FASB also decided to defer the application
of this guidance for money market funds subject to Rule 2a-7 of
the Investment Company Act of 1940. Asset managers would
continue to apply the applicable existing guidance to those entities
that qualify for the deferral.
Management anticipates that the Corporation will not be
required to consolidate any existing variable interest entities for
which it has a variable interest at December 31, 2009. The adoption
of the new accounting guidance on variable interest entities is not
expected to have a material effect on the Corporation’s consolidated
fi nancial statements.
Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets and Repurchase
Financing Transactions (ASC Subtopic 860-10) (formerly FASB
Staff Position FAS 140-3)
The FASB provided guidance in February 2008 on whether the
security transfer and contemporaneous repurchase fi nancing
involving the transferred fi nancial asset must be evaluated as
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one linked transaction or two separate de-linked transactions.
The guidance requires the recognition of the transfer and the
repurchase agreement as one linked transaction, unless all of the
following criteria are met: (1) the initial transfer and the repurchase
fi nancing are not contractually contingent on one another; (2) the
initial transferor has full recourse upon default, and the repurchase
agreement’s price is fi xed and not at fair value; (3) the fi nancial
asset is readily obtainable in the marketplace and the transfer and
repurchase fi nancing are executed at market rates; and (4) the
maturity of the repurchase fi nancing is before the maturity of the
fi nancial asset. The scope of this accounting guidance is limited
to transfers and subsequent repurchase fi nancings that are entered
into contemporaneously or in contemplation of one another.
The Corporation adopted the statement on January 1, 2009. The
adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the
Corporation’s consolidated fi nancial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2009.
Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets (ASC Sub-
topic 350-30) (formerly FASB Staff Position FAS 142-3)
In April 2008, the FASB amended the factors that should be
considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions
used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset.
In developing these assumptions, an entity should consider
its own historical experience in renewing or extending similar
arrangements adjusted for entity specifi c factors or, in the absence
of that experience, the assumptions that market participants would
use about renewals or extensions adjusted for the entity specifi c
factors. This guidance applies to intangible assets acquired after the
adoption date of January 1, 2009. The adoption of this guidance
did not have an impact on the Corporation’s consolidated fi nancial
statements for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Equity Method Investment Accounting Considerations (ASC
Subtopic 323-10) (formerly EITF 08-6)
This guidance clarifi es the accounting for certain transactions and
impairment considerations involving equity method investments.
It applies to all investments accounted for under the equity method
and provides guidance on the following: (1) how the initial carrying
value of an equity method investment should be determined;
(2) how an impairment assessment of an underlying indefi nite-
lived intangible asset of an equity method investment should be
performed; (3) how an equity method investee’s issuance of shares
should be accounted for; and (4) how to account for a change in
an investment from the equity method to the cost method. The
adoption of this guidance in January 2009 did not have a material
impact on the Corporation’s consolidated fi nancial statements.
Employers’ Disclosures about Postretirement Benefi t Plan As-
sets (ASC Subtopic 715-20) (formerly FASB Staff Position FAS
132(R)-1)
This guidance requires additional disclosures in the fi nancial
statements of employers who are subject to the disclosure
requirements of postretirement benefi t plan assets as follows:
(a) the investment allocation decision making process, including
the factors that are pertinent to an understanding of investment
policies and strategies; (b) the fair value of each major category
of plan assets, disclosed separately for pension plans and other
postretirement benefit plans; (c) the inputs and valuation
techniques used to measure the fair value of plan assets,
including the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the
fair value measurements in their entirety fall; and (d) signifi cant
concentrations of risk within plan assets. Additional detailed
information is required for each category above. The Corporation
applied the new disclosure requirements commencing with the
annual fi nancial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Refer to Note 27 to the consolidated fi nancial statements. This
guidance impacts disclosures only and did not have an effect on
the Corporation’s consolidated statements of condition or results
of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impair-
ments (ASC Subtopic 320-10) (formerly FASB Staff Position FAS
115-2 and FAS 124-2)
In April 2009, the FASB issued this guidance which is intended to
provide greater clarity to investors about the credit and noncredit
component of an other-than-temporary impairment event. It
specifi cally amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance
for debt securities. The new guidance improves the presentation
and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on investment
securities and changes the calculation of the other-than-temporary
impairment recognized in earnings in the fi nancial statements.
However, it does not amend existing recognition and measurement
guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity
securities.
For debt securities, an entity is required to assess whether (a)
it has the intent to sell the debt security, or (b) it is more likely
than not that it will be required to sell the debt security before its
anticipated recovery. If either of these conditions is met, an other-
than-temporary impairment on the security must be recognized.
In instances in which a determination is made that a credit loss
(defi ned as the difference between the present value of the cash
fl ows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis) exists
but the entity does not intend to sell the debt security and it is not
more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the debt
security before the anticipated recovery of its remaining amortized
cost basis (i.e., the amortized cost basis less any current-period
credit loss), the accounting guidance changed the presentation
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and amount of the other-than-temporary impairment recognized
in the statement of operations. In these instances, the impairment
is separated into (a) the amount of the total impairment related
to the credit loss, and (b) the amount of the total impairment
related to all other factors. The amount of the total other-than-
temporary impairment related to the credit loss is recognized in
the statement of operations. The amount of the total impairment
related to all other factors is recognized in other comprehensive
loss. Previously, in all cases, if an impairment was determined to
be other-than-temporary, an impairment loss was recognized in
earnings in an amount equal to the entire difference between the
security’s amortized cost basis and its fair value at the balance sheet
date of the reporting period for which the assessment was made.
This guidance was effective and is to be applied prospectively for
fi nancial statements issued for interim and annual reporting periods
ending after June 15, 2009. At adoption an entity was required
to record a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the beginning of
the period of adoption to reclassify the noncredit component of
a previously recognized other-than-temporary impairment from
retained earnings to accumulated other comprehensive loss if the
entity did not intend to sell the security and it was not more likely
than not that the entity would be required to sell the security before
the anticipated recovery of its amortized cost basis.
The Corporation adopted this guidance for interim and annual
reporting periods commencing with the quarter ended June 30,
2009. The adoption of this new accounting guidance in the second
quarter of 2009 did not result in a cumulative effect adjustment
as of the beginning of the period of adoption (April 1, 2009)
since there were no previously recognized other-than-temporary
impairments related to outstanding debt securities. Refer to Notes
7 and 8 for related disclosures at December 31, 2009.
Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments
(ASC Subtopic 825-10) (formerly FASB Staff Position FAS 107-1
and APB 28-1)
In April 2009, the FASB required providing disclosures on a
quarterly basis about the fair value of fi nancial instruments that
are not currently refl ected on the statement of condition at fair
value. Originally the fair value for these assets and liabilities was
only required for year-end disclosures. The Corporation adopted
this guidance effective with the fi nancial statement disclosures
for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. This guidance only impacts
disclosure requirements and therefore did not have an impact
on the Corporation’s fi nancial condition or results of operations.
Refer to Note 37 to the consolidated fi nancial statements for the
Corporation’s disclosures about fair value of fi nancial instruments.
Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activ-
ity for the Asset or Liability Have Signifi cantly Decreased and
Identifying Transactions That are Not Orderly (ASC Subtopic
820-10) (formerly FASB Staff Position FAS 157-4)
This guidance, issued in April 2009, provides additional guidance
for estimating fair value when the volume and level of activity for
the asset or liability have signifi cantly decreased. It also includes
guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate that a
transaction is not orderly. This guidance reaffi rms the need to use
judgment to ascertain if an active market has become inactive and
in determining fair values when markets have become inactive.
Additionally, it also emphasizes that even if there has been a
signifi cant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the
asset or liability and regardless of the valuation techniques used,
the objective of a fair value measurement remains the same. Fair
value is the price that would be received from the sale of an asset
or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction (that is, not
a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants
at the measurement date under current market conditions. The
adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the
Corporation’s consolidated fi nancial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2009.
FASB Accounting Standards Update 2009-05, Fair Value
Measurements and Disclosures (ASC Topic 820) - Measuring
Liabilities at Fair Value
FASB Accounting Standards Update 2009-05, issued in August
2009, includes amendments to ASC Subtopic 820-10, Fair Value
Measurements and Disclosures, for the fair value measurement
of liabilities and provides clarifi cation that in circumstances in
which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability
is not available, a reporting entity is required to measure fair
value using one or more of the following techniques: a valuation
technique that uses (a) the quoted price of the identical liability
when traded as an asset, (b) quoted prices for similar liabilities
or similar liabilities when trade as assets, or another valuation
technique that is consistent with the principles of ASC Topic 820.
Examples would be an income approach, such as a present value
technique, or a market approach, such as a technique that is based
on the amount at the measurement date that the reporting entity
would pay to transfer the identical liability or would receive to
enter into an identical liability. The adoption of this guidance was
effective upon issuance and did not have a material impact on the
Corporation’s consolidated fi nancial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2009.
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FASB Accounting Standards Update 2010-06, Fair Value
Measurements and Disclosures (ASC Topic 820) - Improving
Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements
FASB Accounting Standards Update 2010-06, issued in January
2010, requires new disclosures and clarifies some existing
disclosure requirements about fair value measurements as set forth
in ASC Subtopic 820-10. This update amends Subtopic 820-10 and
now requires a reporting entity to disclose separately the amounts
of signifi cant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value
measurements and describe the reasons for the transfer. Also in
the reconciliation for fair value measurements using signifi cant
unobservable inputs (Level 3), a reporting entity should present
separately information about purchases, sales, issuances and
settlements. In addition, this update clarifi es existing disclosures
as follows: (i) for purposes of reporting fair value measurement
for each class of assets and liabilities, a reporting entity needs to
use judgment in determining the appropriate classes of assets and
liabilities, and (ii) a reporting entity should provide disclosures
about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair
value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements.
This update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods
beginning after December 15, 2009 except for the disclosures about
purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements in the roll-forward of
activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are
effective for fi scal years beginning after December 15, 2010 and
for interim periods within those fi scal years. Early application is
permitted. This guidance impacts disclosures only and will not
have an effect on the Corporation’s consolidated statements of
condition or results of operations.
Note 2 - Subsequent events:
Management has evaluated the effects of subsequent events that
have occurred subsequent to December 31, 2009. There are no
material events that would require recognition or disclosure in the
consolidated fi nancial statements for the year ended December
31, 2009.
Note 3 - Discontinued operations:
For fi nancial reporting purposes, the results of the discontinued
operations of PFH are presented as “Assets / Liabilities from
discontinued operations” in the consolidated statements of
condition and “Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax” in
the consolidated statements of operations.
Total assets of the PFH discontinued operations amounted to
$13 million at December 31, 2008.
The following table provides fi nancial information for the
discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2009,
2008 and 2007.
(In millions)
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Non-interest loss, including fair
value adjustments on loans and MSRs
Lower of cost or fair value adjustments
on reclassifi cation of loans to held-for-
sale prior to recharacterization
Gain upon completion of recharacterization
Operating expenses, including reductions
in value of servicing advances and other
2009
$0.9
-
2008
2007
$30.8 $143.7
221.4
19.0
(3.2)
(266.9)
(89.3)
-
-
-
-
(506.2)
416.1
real estate, and restructuring costs
Loss on disposition during the period (a)
10.9
-
213.5
(79.9)
159.1
-
Pre-tax loss from discontinued operations
Income tax expense (benefi t) (b)
($13.2) ($548.5) ($416.2)
(149.2)
14.9
6.8
($20.0) ($563.4) ($267.0)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
(a) Loss on disposition for 2008 includes the loss associated to the sale of manufactured
housing loans in September 2008, including lower of cost or market adjustments at
reclassifi cation from loans held-in-portfolio to loans held-for-sale. Also, it includes the
impact of fair value adjustments and other losses incurred during the fourth quarter
of 2008 specifi cally related to the sale of loans, residual interests and servicing related
assets to the third-party buyer in November 2008. These events led the Corporation to
classify PFH’s operations as discontinued operations.
(b) Income tax for 2008 included the impact of recording a valuation allowance on
deferred tax assets of $209.0 million.
In 2007, PFH began downsizing its operations and shutting
down certain loan origination channels. During that year, the
Corporation executed the “PFH Restructuring and Integration
Plan”, which called for PFH to exit the wholesale subprime
mortgage loan origination business in early 2007 and to shut down
the wholesale broker, retail and call center business divisions.
This plan was substantially completed in 2007 and resulted in
restructuring costs amounting to $14.7 million in that year. PFH
began 2008 with a signifi cantly reduced asset base due to lower
loan volume as it shut down those loan origination channels, and
due to the recharacterization, in December 2007, of certain on-
balance sheet securitizations as sales that involved approximately
$3.2 billion in unpaid principal balance (“UPB”) of loans.
Additional information on the recharacterization transaction is
provided in a subsection of this note to the consolidated fi nancial
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PFH Branch Network Restructuring Plan resulted in restructuring
costs amounting to $17.4 million in 2008 and impairment losses
on long-lived assets of $1.9 million in 2007. The accrual balance
of $1.9 million at December 31, 2008, mostly related to severance
and lease contracts, was substantially settled during 2009.
The following table details the expenses recorded by the
Corporation that were associated with the PFH Branch Network
Restructuring Plan.
(In millions)
Personnel costs (a)
Net occupancy expenses (b)
Equipment expenses
Communications
Other operating expenses
Total restructuring costs
Impairment losses on
long-lived assets (c)
(a) Severance, retention bonuses and other benefi ts
(b) Lease terminations
(c) Leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment
2008
$8.9
6.7
0.7
0.2
0.9
$17.4
-
$17.4
2007 Total
$8.9
6.7
0.7
0.2
0.9
$17.4
-
-
-
-
-
-
$1.9
$1.9
1.9
$19.3
The PFH Discontinuance Restructuring Plan commenced in the
second half of 2008 and was completed in 2009. This restructuring
plan included the elimination of all employment positions and
termination of contracts with the objective of discontinuing PFH’s
operations. This restructuring plan resulted in charges, on a pre-tax
basis, broken down as follows:
(In millions)
Personnel costs (a)
Professional fees
Other operating expenses
Total restructuring costs
Impairment losses on
long-lived assets (b)
Total
(a) Severance, retention bonuses and other benefi ts
2009
$1.1
0.1
0.2
$1.4
-
$1.4
2008 Total
$5.2
$4.1
0.1
-
0.2
-
$5.5
$4.1
3.9
$8.0
3.9
$9.4
(b) Leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment and prepaid expenses
The PFH Discontinuance Restructuring Plan charges are
included in the line item “Loss from discontinued operations, net
of tax” in the consolidated statements of operations.
statements.
During the third and fourth quarters of 2008, the Corporation
executed a series of signifi cant asset sale transactions and a
restructuring plan that led to the discontinuance of PFH’s
operations, which prior to September 30, 2008, were defi ned as a
reportable segment for managerial reporting. The discontinuance
included the sale of a substantial portion of PFH’s loan portfolio,
servicing related assets, residual interests and other real estate
assets. Also, the discontinuance included exiting the loan servicing
functions related to portfolios from non-affi liated parties.
In March 2008, the Corporation sold approximately $1.4 billion
of consumer and mortgage loans that were originated through
Equity One’s (a subsidiary of PFH) consumer branch network and
recognized a gain upon sale of approximately $54.5 million. The
loan portfolio buyer retained certain branch locations. Equity One
closed all consumer service branches not assumed by the buyer,
thus exiting PFH’s consumer fi nance business in early 2008.
In September 2008, the Corporation sold PFH’s portfolio of
manufactured housing loans with a UPB of approximately $309
million for cash proceeds of $198 million. The Corporation
recognized a loss on disposition of $53.5 million.
During the third quarter of 2008, the Corporation also entered
into an agreement to sell substantially all of PFH’s outstanding
loan portfolio, residual interests and servicing related assets. This
transaction, which was consummated in November 2008, involved
the sale of approximately $748 million in assets, which for the most
part were measured at fair value. The Corporation recognized a
loss of approximately $26.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2008
related to this disposition. Proceeds from this sale amounted to
$731 million. During the third quarter of 2008, the Corporation
recognized fair value adjustments on these assets held-for-sale of
approximately $360 million.
Also, in conjunction with the November 2008 sale, the
Corporation sold the implied residual interests associated to
certain on-balance sheet securitizations, thus transferring all
rights and obligations to the third party with no continuing
involvement whatsoever on the Corporation with the transferred
assets. The Corporation derecognized the secured debt related to
these securitizations of approximately $164 million, as well as the
loans that served as collateral for approximately $158 million. The
on-balance sheet secured debt as well as the related loans were
measured at fair value pursuant to the fair value option.
As part of the actions to exit PFH’s business, the Corporation
executed two restructuring plans. These were the “PFH Branch
Network Restructuring Plan” and the “PFH Discontinuance
Restructuring Plan”. The PFH Branch Network Restructuring
Plan resulted in the sale of a substantial portion of PFH’s loan
portfolio in the fi rst quarter of 2008 and the closure of Equity One’s
consumer service branches, which represented, at the time, the
only signifi cant channel for PFH to continue originating loans. The
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The following table presents the activity in the accrued balances
for the PFH Discontinuance Restructuring Plan.
lower of cost or market adjustment as of the date of the
transfer;
(ii) removing from the Corporation’s books approximately
$2.6 billion in mortgage loans recognized at fair value after
reclassifi cation to the held-for-sale category (UPB of $3.2
billion) and $3.1 billion in related liabilities representing
secured borrowings;
(iii) recognizing assets referred to as residual interests, which
represented the fair value of residual interest certifi cates that
were issued by the securitization trusts and retained by PFH;
and
(iv) recognizing mortgage servicing rights, which represented
the fair value of PFH’s right to continue to service the mort-
gage loans transferred to the securitization trusts.
After reclassifying the loans to held-for-sale at fair value,
the Corporation proceeded to simultaneously account for the
transfers as sales upon recharacterization. The accounting entries
at recharacterization entailed the removal from the Corporation’s
books of the $2.6 billion in mortgage loans measured at fair
value, the $3.1 billion in secured borrowings (which represent the
bond certifi cates due to investors in the securitizations that are
collateralized by the mortgage loans), and other assets and liabilities
related to the securitization, including for example, accrued
interest. Upon sale accounting, the Corporation also recognized
residual interests of $38 million and MSRs of $18 million, which
represented the Corporation’s retained interests. The residual
interests represented the fair value at recharacterization date of
residual interest certifi cates that were issued by the securitization
trusts and retained by PFH, and the MSRs represented the fair value
of PFH’s right to continue to service the mortgage loans transferred
to the securitization trusts.
In November 2008, the Corporation sold all residual interests
and mortgage servicing rights related to all securitization
transactions completed by PFH. Therefore, the Corporation did
not retain any interest on the securitizations’ trust assets from a
legal or accounting standpoint at the end of 2008.
(In thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2008
Charges expensed during 2008
Payments made during 2008
Balance at December 31, 2008
Charges expensed during 2009
Payments made during 2009
Balance at December 31, 2009
Restructuring Costs
-
$4.1
(0.7)
$3.4
1.4
(4.4)
$0.4
PFH’s Recharacterization Transaction
From 2001 through 2006, the Corporation, particularly PFH
or its subsidiary Equity One, conducted 21 mortgage loan
securitizations that were sales for legal purposes but did not qualify
for sale accounting treatment at the time of inception because the
securitization trusts did not meet the criteria for qualifying special
purpose entities (“QSPEs”) required by accounting standards. As
a result, the transfers of the mortgage loans pursuant to these
securitizations were initially accounted for as secured borrowings
with the mortgage loans continuing to be refl ected as assets on
the Corporation’s consolidated statements of condition with
appropriate footnote disclosure indicating that the mortgage loans
were, for legal purposes, sold to the securitization trusts.
As part of the Corporation’s strategy of exiting the subprime
business at PFH, on December 19, 2007, PFH and the trustee for
each of the related securitization trusts amended the provisions
of the related pooling and servicing agreements to delete the
discretionary provisions that prevented the transactions from
qualifying for sale treatment. The Corporation obtained a legal
opinion, which among other considerations, indicated that each
amendment (a) was authorized or permitted under the pooling
and servicing agreement related to such amendment, and (b) will
not adversely affect in any material respect the interests of any
certifi cateholders covered by the related pooling and servicing
agreement. The amendments to the pooling and servicing
agreement allowed the Corporation to recognize 16 out of the 21
transactions as sales for accounting purposes.
The net impact of the recharacterization transaction was
a pre-tax loss of $90.1 million in 2007, which is included as
part of the “Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax”
in these consolidated fi nancial statements. The net loss on the
recharacterization included a loss of $506.2 million in lower of
cost or market adjustment associated with the reclassifi cation of
loans held-in-portfolio to loans held-for-sale, and a $416.1 million
gain upon completion of the recharacterization.
The recharacterization involved a series of steps, which
included the following:
(i) reclassifying the loans as held-for-sale with the corresponding
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Note 4 - Restructuring plans:
In 2008, the Corporation determined to reduce the size of its
banking operations in the U.S. mainland to a level better suited
to present economic conditions and to focus on core banking
activities. As indicated in the 2008 Annual Report, on October
17, 2008, the Board of Directors of Popular, Inc. approved
two restructuring plans for the BPNA reportable segment. The
objective of the restructuring plans was to improve profi tability
in the short-term, increase liquidity and lower credit costs, and,
over time, achieve a greater integration with corporate functions
in Puerto Rico.
BPNA Restructuring Plan
The restructuring plan for BPNA’s banking operations (“the BPNA
Restructuring Plan”) contemplated the following measures: closing,
consolidating or selling approximately 40 underperforming
branches in all existing markets; the shutting down, sale or
downsizing of lending businesses that do not generate deposits
or fee income; and the reduction of general expenses associated
with functions supporting the branch and balance sheet initiatives.
The BPNA Restructuring Plan also contemplated greater
integration with the corporate functions in Puerto Rico. The
BPNA Restructuring Plan was substantially complete at December
31, 2009. Management continues to evaluate branch actions and
business lending opportunities as part of its business plans.
As part of the BPNA Restructuring Plan, the Corporation
exited certain businesses including, among the principal ones,
those related to the origination of non-conventional mortgages,
equipment lease fi nancing, loans to professionals, multifamily
lending, mixed-used commercial loans and credit cards. The
Corporation holds the existing portfolios of the exited businesses in
a run-off mode. Also, the Corporation downsized certain businesses
related to its U.S. mainland banking, including: business banking,
SBA lending, and consumer / mortgage lending.
The following table details the expenses recorded by the
Corporation related with the BPNA Restructuring Plan:
December 31,
(In millions)
Personnel costs (a)
Net occupancy expenses (b)
Other operating expenses
Total restructuring costs
Impairment losses on
long-lived assets (c)
Total
(a) Severance, retention bonuses and other benefi ts
2009
$6.0
0.3
0.4
$6.7
0.4
$7.1
(b) Lease terminations
(c) Leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment
2008
$5.3
8.9
-
$14.2
5.5
$19.7
Total
$11.3
9.2
0.4
$20.9
5.9
$26.8
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The following table presents the activity in the reserve for
restructuring costs associated with the BPNA Restructuring Plan.
(In millions)
Balance at January 1, 2008
Charges expensed during 2008
Payments made during 2008
Balance at December 31, 2008
Charges expensed during 2009
Reversals during 2009
Payments made during 2009
Balance at December 31, 2009
Restructuring Costs
-
$14.2
(3.3)
$10.9
8.5
(1.8)
(10.5)
$7.1
The reserve balance at December 31, 2009 was mostly related
to lease contracts.
The costs related to the BPNA Restructuring Plan are included
in the BPNA Reportable Segment.
E-LOAN 2007 and 2008 Restructuring Plans
In November 2007, the Corporation approved an initial
restructuring plan for E-LOAN (the “E-LOAN 2007 Restructuring
Plan”). This plan included a substantial reduction of marketing
and personnel costs at E-LOAN and changes in E-LOAN’s business
model. At that time, the changes included concentrating marketing
investment toward the Internet and the origination of fi rst mortgage
loans. Also, as a result of escalating credit costs and lower liquidity
in the secondary markets for mortgage related products, in the
fourth quarter of 2007, the Corporation determined to hold back
the origination by E-LOAN of home equity lines of credit, closed-
end second lien mortgage loans and auto loans.
The following table details the expenses recognized during the
years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 that were associated
with the E-LOAN 2007 Restructuring Plan.
December 31,
2008
($0.3)
0.1
-
-
-
($0.2)
(In millions)
Personnel costs (a)
Net occupancy expenses (b)
Equipment expenses (c)
Professional fees (c)
Other operating expenses
Total restructuring charges
Impairment losses on
long-lived assets (d)
Goodwill and trademark
impairment losses (e)
Total
(a) Severance, retention bonuses and other benefi ts
2007
$4.6
4.2
0.4
0.4
-
$9.6
Total
$4.3
4.3
0.4
0.4
-
$9.4
-
10.5
10.5
-
($0.2)
211.8
$231.9
211.8
$231.7
(b) Lease terminations
(c) Service contract terminations
(d) Consists mostly of leasehold improvements, equipment and intangible assets with defi nite lives
(e) Goodwill impairment of $164.4 million and trademark impairment of $47.4 million
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These series of actions executed during 2007 and early 2008
proved not to be suffi cient given the unprecedented market
conditions and disappointing financial results. In October
2008, the Corporation’s Board of Directors approved another
restructuring plan for E-LOAN (the “E-LOAN 2008 Restructuring
Plan”), which involved E-LOAN to cease operating as a direct
lender, an event that occurred in late 2008. E-LOAN continues to
market deposit accounts under its name for the benefi t of BPNA.
The E-LOAN 2008 Restructuring Plan was completed during 2009
since all operational and support functions were transferred to
BPNA and EVERTEC and loan servicing was transferred to a third-
party provider. The E-LOAN 2008 Restructuring Plan resulted in a
reduction in FTEs of 270 between December 31, 2008 and the end
of 2009. Refer to Note 39 to the consolidated fi nancial statements
for information on the results of operations of E-LOAN, which are
part of BPNA’s reportable segment
The following table details the expenses recognized during the
years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 that were associated
with the E-LOAN 2008 Restructuring Plan.
December 31,
(In millions)
Personnel costs (a)
Other operating expenses
Total restructuring charges
Impairment losses on
long-lived assets (b)
Trademark impairment losses
Total
(a) Severance, retention bonuses and other benefi ts
2009
$2.4
-
$2.4
-
-
$2.4
2008
$3.0
0.1
$3.1
8.0
10.9
$22.0
Total
$5.4
0.1
$5.5
8.0
10.9
$24.4
(b) Consists mostly of leasehold improvements, equipment and intangible assets with defi nite lives
The following table presents the activity in the reserve for
restructuring costs associated with the E-LOAN 2008 Restructuring
Plan for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.
(In millions)
Balance at January 1, 2008
Charges expensed during 2008
Payments made during 2008
Balance at December 31, 2008
Charges expensed during 2009
Payments made during 2009
Reversals made during 2009
Balance at December 31, 2009
(a) Severance, retention bonuses and other benefi ts
Restructuring Costs
-
$3.1
(0.1)
$3.0
2.9
(5.4)
(0.5) (a)
$ -
Note 5 - Restrictions on cash and due from banks and highly
liquid securities:
Restricted assets include cash and other highly liquid securities
whereby the Corporation’s ability to withdraw funds at any time
is contractually limited. Restricted assets are generally designated
for specifi c purposes arising out of certain contractual or other
obligations.
The Corporation’s subsidiary banks are required by federal and
state regulatory agencies to maintain average reserve balances with
the Federal Reserve Bank or other banks. Those required average
reserve balances were approximately $721 million at December
31, 2009 (2008 - $684 million). Cash and due from banks, as well
as other short-term, highly liquid securities, are used to cover the
required average reserve balances.
In compliance with rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission, the Corporation may be required to
establish a special reserve account for the benefi t of brokerage
customers of its broker-dealer subsidiary, which may consist of
securities segregated in the special reserve account. There were
no reserve requirements at December 31, 2009. At December
31, 2008 the Corporation had securities with a market value of
$0.3 million. These securities were classifi ed in the consolidated
statement of condition within the other trading securities category.
As required by the Puerto Rico International Banking Center
Law, at December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Corporation maintained
separately for its two international banking entities (“IBEs”), $0.6
million in time deposits, equally split for the two IBEs, which were
considered restricted assets.
As part of a line of credit facility with a fi nancial institution,
at December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Corporation maintained
restricted cash of $2 million as collateral for the line of credit. The
cash is being held in certifi cates of deposit, which mature in less
than 90 days. The line of credit is used to support letters of credit.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation maintained restricted
cash of $3 million to support a letter of credit. The cash is being
held in an interest-bearing money market account.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation had restricted cash of
$1 million (2008 - $3 million) to support a letter of credit related
to a service settlement agreement.
At December 31, 2008, as part of a loan sales agreement, the
Corporation was required to have $10 million in cash equivalents
restricted as to usage for potential payment of obligations. This
restriction expired on November 3, 2009.
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Note 6 - Securities purchased under agreements to resell:
The securities purchased underlying the agreements to resell were
delivered to, and are held by, the Corporation. The counterparties
to such agreements maintain effective control over such securities.
The Corporation is permitted by contract to repledge the securities,
and has agreed to resell to the counterparties the same or
substantially similar securities at the maturity of the agreements.
The fair value of the collateral securities held by the Corporation
on these transactions at December 31, was as follows:
(In thousands)
Repledged
Not repledged
Total
2009
$167,602
155,072
$322,674
2008
$199,558
122,871
$322,429
The repledged securities were used as underlying securities for
repurchase agreement transactions.
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Note 7 - Investment securities available-for-sale:
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, approximate
fair value, weighted average yield and contractual maturities of
investment securities available-for-sale at December 31, 2009 and
2008 (2007 - only fair value is presented) were as follows:
Amortized
cost
2009
Gross
unrealized
gains
(Dollars in thousands)
Gross
unrealized
losses
Weighted
average
yield
Fair
value
$29,359
$1,093
-
$30,452
3.80%
349,424
1,177,318
27,812
26,884
1,581,438
7,491
58,151
680
176
66,498
-
-
-
-
-
22,311
50,910
7,840
81,061
7
249
-
256
41
4,875
125,397
1,454,833
-
120
2,105
19,060
1,585,146
21,285
20,885
105,669
126,554
-
109
109
$15
632
61
708
-
-
404
5,837
6,241
653
8,452
9,105
356,915
1,235,469
28,492
27,060
1,647,936
22,303
50,527
7,779
80,609
41
4,995
127,098
1,468,056
1,600,190
20,232
97,326
117,558
26,878
30,117
205,480
2,915,689
512
823
8,781
32,102
-
-
-
10,203
27,390
30,940
214,261
2,937,588
3,178,164
42,218
10,203
3,210,179
3.67
3.79
4.96
5.68
3.82
6.92
5.08
5.26
5.60
3.78
4.44
2.85
3.03
3.02
2.00
2.59
2.50
3.61
3.94
4.80
4.40
4.42
8,902
233
1,345
7,790
3.65
$6,590,624
$131,692
$27,602
$6,694,714
3.91%
U.S. Treasury securities
After 5 to 10 years
Obligations of
U.S. government
sponsored entities
Within 1 year
After 1 to 5 years
After 5 to 10 years
After 10 years
Obligations of Puerto Rico,
States and political
subdivisions
After 1 to 5 years
After 5 to 10 years
After 10 years
Collateralized mortgage
obligations - federal agencies
Within 1 year
After 1 to 5 years
After 5 to 10 years
After 10 years
Collateralized mortgage
obligations - private label
After 5 to 10 years
After 10 years
Mortgage-backed
securities
Within 1 year
After 1 to 5 years
After 5 to 10 years
After 10 years
Equity securities
(without contractual
maturity)
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2008
Gross
Amortized unrealized unrealized
gains
Gross
losses
cost
Weighted
average
yield
Fair
value
2007
Fair
value
(Dollars in thousands)
U.S. Treasury securities
Within 1 year
After 5 to 10 years
Obligations of
U.S. government
sponsored entities
Within 1 year
After 1 to 5 years
After 5 to 10 years
After 10 years
-
$456,551
456,551
-
$45,567
45,567
123,315
4,361,775
27,811
26,877
4,539,778
2,855
262,184
1,097
1,094
267,230
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$502,118
502,118
-
3.83%
3.83
$9,996
461,100
471,096
126,170
4,623,959
28,908
27,971
4,807,008
4.46
4.07
4.96
5.68
4.09
1,310,599
3,641,774
472,270
72,471
5,497,114
Obligations of Puerto Rico,
States and political
subdivisions
Within 1 year
After 1 to 5 years
After 5 to 10 years
After 10 years
4,500
2,259
67,975
29,423
104,157
66
4
232
46
348
-
$6
3,269
240
3,515
4,566
2,257
64,938
29,229
100,990
Collateralized mortgage
obligations - federal agencies
Within 1 year
After 1 to 5 years
After 5 to 10 years
After 10 years
179
6,837
156,240
1,363,705
1,526,961
-
52
784
9,090
9,926
-
12
994
28,913
29,919
179
6,877
156,030
1,343,882
1,506,968
6.10
4.95
4.77
5.20
4.95
5.36
5.20
3.38
3.11
3.15
12,431
7,960
24,114
56,987
101,492
190
6,589
123,982
1,027,660
1,158,421
Collateralized mortgage
obligations - private label
Within 1 year
After 1 to 5 years
After 5 to 10 years
After 10 years
Mortgage-backed
securities
Within 1 year
After 1 to 5 years
After 5 to 10 years
After 10 years
Equity securities
(without contractual
maturity)
Other
After 1 to 5 years
After 5 to 10 years
After 10 years
443
-
30,914
158,667
190,024
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
2,909
38,364
440
-
28,005
120,303
4.96
-
2.30
3.52
-
871
3,269
233,979
41,276
148,748
3.32
238,119
18,673
67,570
116,059
635,159
837,461
46
237
3,456
11,127
14,866
8
150
226
3,438
3,822
18,711
67,657
119,289
642,848
848,505
3.94
3.86
4.85
5.47
5.22
27,116
93,351
68,906
820,755
1,010,128
19,581
61
9,492
10,150
5.01
33,953
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$7,674,513 $337,998 $88,024 $7,924,487
-
-
-
23
68
4,721
-
4,812
4.01% $8,515,135
obligations, are classifi ed in the period of fi nal contractual maturity.
The expected maturities of collateralized mortgage obligations,
mortgage-backed securities and certain other securities may differ
from their contractual maturities because they may be subject to
prepayments or may be called by the issuer.
The aggregate amortized cost and fair value of investment
securities available-for-sale at December 31, 2009, by contractual
maturity, are shown below:
(In thousands)
Within 1 year
After 1 to 5 years
After 5 to 10 years
After 10 years
Total
Equity securities
Total investment securities
available-for-sale
Amortized cost
Fair value
$376,343
1,234,621
459,843
4,510,915
6,581,722
8,902
$384,346
1,293,707
471,062
4,537,809
6,686,924
7,790
$6,590,624
$6,694,714
Proceeds from the sale of investment securities available-for-sale
during 2009 were $3.8 billion (2008 - $2.4 billion; 2007 - $58.2
million). Gross realized gains and losses on securities available-
for-sale during 2009 were $184.7 million and $0.4 million,
respectively (2008 - $29.6 million and $0.1 million; 2007 - $8.0
million and $4.3 million).
The following table shows the Corporation’s amortized cost,
gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities
available-for-sale, aggregated by investment category and length of
time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized
loss position, at December 31, 2009 and 2008:
December 31, 2009
(In thousands)
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and
political subdivisions
Collateralized mortgage obligations -
federal agencies
Collateralized mortgage obligations -
private label
Mortgage-backed securities
Equity securities
Less than 12 months
Gross
Amortized Unrealized
Cost
Losses
Fair
Value
$2,395
$8
$2,387
302,584
3,667
298,917
6,734
915,158
3,328
18
10,130
981
6,716
905,028
2,347
$1,230,199
$14,804
$1,215,395
The weighted average yield on investment securities available-
for-sale is based on amortized cost; therefore, it does not give effect
to changes in fair value.
Securities not due on a single contractual maturity date,
such as mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage
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(In thousands)
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and
political subdivisions
Collateralized mortgage obligations -
federal agencies
Collateralized mortgage obligations -
private label
Mortgage-backed securities
Equity securities
(In thousands)
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and
political subdivisions
Collateralized mortgage obligations -
federal agencies
Collateralized mortgage obligations -
private label
Mortgage-backed securities
Equity securities
12 months or more
Gross
Amortized Unrealized
Cost
Losses
Fair
Value
$64,129
$700
$63,429
361,788
2,574
359,214
106,991
3,639
4,262
9,087
73
364
97,904
3,566
3,898
$540,809
$12,798
$528,011
Total
Gross
Amortized Unrealized
Cost
Losses
Fair
Value
$66,524
$708
$65,816
664,372
6,241
658,131
113,725
918,797
7,590
9,105
10,203
1,345
104,620
908,594
6,245
$1,771,008
$27,602
$1,743,406
December 31, 2008
(In thousands)
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and
political subdivisions
Collateralized mortgage obligations -
federal agencies
Collateralized mortgage obligations -
private label
Mortgage-backed securities
Equity securities
(In thousands)
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and
political subdivisions
Collateralized mortgage obligations -
federal agencies
Collateralized mortgage obligations -
private label
Mortgage-backed securities
Equity securities
Less than 12 months
Gross
Amortized Unrealized
Cost
Losses
Fair
Value
$34,795
$303
$34,492
485,140
13,274
471,866
59,643
109,298
19,541
15,315
676
9,480
44,328
108,622
10,061
$708,417
$39,048
$669,369
12 months or more
Gross
Amortized Unrealized
Cost
Losses
Fair
Value
$44,011
$3,212
$40,799
423,137
16,645
406,492
130,065
206,472
29
25,961
3,146
12
104,104
203,326
17
$803,714
$48,976
$754,738
117
(In thousands)
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and
political subdivisions
Collateralized mortgage obligations -
federal agencies
Collateralized mortgage obligations -
private label
Mortgage-backed securities
Equity securities
Total
Gross
Amortized Unrealized
Cost
Losses
Fair
Value
$78,806
$3,515
$75,291
908,277
29,919
878,358
189,708
315,770
19,570
41,276
3,822
9,492
148,432
311,948
10,078
$1,512,131
$88,024
$1,424,107
Management evaluates investment securities for other-than-
temporary (“OTTI”) declines in fair value on a quarterly basis. Once
a decline in value is determined to be other-than- temporary, the
value of a debt security is reduced and a corresponding charge to
earnings is recognized for anticipated credit losses. Also, for equity
securities that are considered other-than-temporarily impaired,
the excess of the security’s carrying value over its fair value at
the evaluation date is accounted for as a loss in the results of
operations. The OTTI analysis requires management to consider
various factors, which include, but are not limited to: (1) the length
of time and the extent to which fair value has been less than the
amortized cost basis, (2) the fi nancial condition of the issuer or
issuers, (3) actual collateral attributes, (4) the payment structure
of the debt security and the likelihood of the issuer being able to
make payments, (5) any rating changes by a rating agency, (6)
adverse conditions specifi cally related to the security, industry, or
a geographic area, and (7) management’s intent to sell the security
or whether it is more likely than not that the Corporation would
be required to sell the security before a forecasted recovery occurs.
At December 31, 2009, management performed its quarterly
analysis of all debt securities in an unrealized loss position.
Based on the analyses performed, management concluded that
no material individual debt security was other-than-temporarily
impaired as of such date. At December 31, 2009, the Corporation
does not have the intent to sell debt securities in an unrealized loss
position and it is not more likely than not that the Corporation
will have to sell the investment securities prior to recovery of
their amortized cost basis. Also, management evaluated the
Corporation’s portfolio of equity securities at December 31, 2009.
During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Corporation
recorded $10.9 million in losses on certain equity securities
considered other-than-temporarily impaired. Management has the
intent and ability to hold the investments in equity securities that
are at a loss position at December 31, 2009 for a reasonable period
of time for a forecasted recovery of fair value up to (or beyond)
the cost of these investments.
The unrealized losses associated with “Obligations of Puerto
Rico, States and political subdivisions” are primarily associated
to approximately $55 million in Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
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the Corporation were not other-than-temporarily impaired at
December 31, 2009, thus management expects to recover the
amortized cost basis of the securities.
All of the Corporation’s securities classifi ed as mortgage-backed
securities were issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities
and agencies, primarily GNMA and FNMA, thus as previously
expressed, have the guarantee or support of the U.S. government.
These mortgage-backed securities are rated AAA by the major
rating agencies and are backed by residential mortgages. Most of
the mortgage-backed securities held at December 31, 2009 with
unrealized losses had been purchased at a premium during 2009
and although their fair values have declined, they continue to
exceed the par value of the securities. The unrealized losses in this
portfolio were generally attributable to changes in interest rates
relative to when the investment securities were purchased and not
due to credit quality of the securities.
The following table states the name of issuers, and the aggregate
amortized cost and market value of the securities of such issuer
(includes available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities), in
which the aggregate amortized cost of such securities exceeds
10% of stockholders’ equity. This information excludes securities
of the U.S. Government agencies and corporations. Investments in
obligations issued by a state of the U.S. and its political subdivisions
and agencies, which are payable and secured by the same source
of revenue or taxing authority, other than the U.S. Government,
are considered securities of a single issuer.
(In thousands)
FNMA
FHLB
Freddie Mac
2009
2008
Amortized
cost
Fair
Value
$970,744
1,385,535
959,316
$991,825
1,449,454
971,556
Amortized
cost
$1,198,645
4,389,271
884,414
Fair
Value
$1,197,648
4,651,249
875,493
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Appropriation Bonds (“Appropriation Bonds”). Of this total, $45
million are rated Ba1, one notch below investment grade, by
Moody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”), while Standard & Poor’s
(“S&P”) rates them as investment grade. During early June, S&P
Rating Services affi rmed its BBB- rating on the Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico general obligations and appropriation debt
outstanding, which indicates S&P’s opinion that Puerto Rico’s
appropriation credit profi le is not speculative grade. The outlook
indicated by S&P is stable. These securities will continue to be
monitored as part of management’s ongoing OTTI assessments.
Management expects to receive cash fl ows suffi cient to recover
the entire amortized cost basis of the securities.
The unrealized losses reported for “Collateralized mortgage
obligations - federal agencies” are principally associated to
CMOs that were issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities
and agencies, primarily Federal National Mortgage Association
(“FNMA”) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
(“FHLMC”), institutions which the government has affi rmed its
commitment to support, and Government National Mortgage
Association (“GNMA”), which has the full faith and credit of
the U.S. Government. These collateralized mortgage obligations
are rated AAA by the major rating agencies and are backed by
residential mortgages. The unrealized losses in this portfolio were
primarily attributable to changes in interest rates and levels of
market liquidity relative to when the investment securities were
purchased and not due to credit quality of the securities.
The unrealized losses associated with private-label collateralized
mortgage obligations are primarily related to securities backed by
residential mortgages. In addition to verifying the credit ratings
for the private label CMOs, management analyzed the underlying
mortgage loan collateral for these bonds. Various statistics or
metrics were reviewed for each private-label CMO, including
among others, the weighted average loan-to-value, FICO score,
and delinquency and foreclosure rates of the underlying assets in
the securities. At December 31, 2009, there were no “sub-prime” or
“Alt-A” securities in the Corporation’s private-label CMO portfolios.
For private-label CMOs with unrealized losses as of December 31,
2009, credit impairment was assessed using a cash fl ow model
that estimates the cash fl ows on the underlying mortgages, using
the security-specifi c collateral and transaction structure. The
model estimates cash fl ows from the underlying mortgage loans
and distributes those cash fl ows to various tranches of securities,
considering the transaction structure and any subordination and
credit enhancements that exist in that structure. The cash fl ow
model incorporates actual cash fl ows through the current period
and then projects the expected cash fl ows using a number of
assumptions, including default rates, loss severity and prepayment
rates. Management’s assessment also considered tests using more
stressful parameters. Based on the assessments, management
concluded that the tranches of the private-label CMOs held by
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119
Securities not due on a single contractual maturity date,
such as collateralized mortgage obligations, are classifi ed in the
period of fi nal contractual maturity. The expected maturities of
collateralized mortgage obligations and certain other securities
may differ from their contractual maturities because they may be
subject to prepayments or may be called by the issuer.
The aggregate amortized cost and fair value of investment
securities held-to-maturity at December 31, 2009, by contractual
maturity, are shown below:
(In thousands)
Within 1 year
After 1 to 5 years
After 5 to 10 years
After 10 years
Total investment securities
held-to-maturity
Amortized cost
$36,365
110,665
17,112
48,820
Fair value
$36,375
113,816
16,699
46,256
$212,962
$213,146
The following table shows the Corporation’s amortized cost,
gross unrealized losses and fair value of investment securities held-
to-maturity, aggregated by investment category and length of time
that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss
position, at December 31, 2009 and 2008:
Note 8 - Investment securities held-to-maturity:
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, approximate
fair value, weighted average yield and contractual maturities of
investment securities held-to-maturity at December 31, 2009 and
2008 (2007 - only amortized cost is presented) were as follows:
2009
Gross
Amortized unrealized
cost
gains
Gross
unrealized
losses
Fair
value
Weighted
average
yield
(Dollars in thousands)
$25,777
$4
-
$25,781
0.11%
7,015
109,415
17,112
48,600
182,142
6
3,157
39
-
3,202
-
$6
452
2,552
3,010
7,021
112,566
16,699
46,048
182,334
2.04
5.51
5.79
4.00
5.00
U.S. Treasury
securities
Within 1 year
Obligations of Puerto Rico,
States and political
subdivisions
Within 1 year
After 1 to 5 years
After 5 to 10 years
After 10 years
Collateralized
mortgage obligations -
private label
After 10 years
Other
Within 1 year
After 1 to 5 years
220
-
12
208
5.45
December 31, 2009
3,573
1,250
4,823
$212,962
-
-
-
$3,206
-
-
-
$3,022
3,573
1,250
4,823
$213,146
3.77
1.66
3.22
4.37%
2007
(In thousands)
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and
political subdivisions
2008
Gross
Gross
Amortized unrealized unrealized
gains
losses
cost
Weighted
Fair
value
average Amortized
yield
cost
(Dollars in thousands)
Obligations of
U.S. government
sponsored entities
Within 1 year
$1,499
$1
-
$1,500
1.00% $395,974
Obligations of Puerto Rico,
States and political
subdivisions
Within 1 year
After 1 to 5 years
After 5 to 10 years
After 10 years
106,910
108,860
16,170
52,730
284,670
8
351
500
115
974
-
$367
116
5,141
5,624
106,918
108,844
16,554
47,704
2.82
5.50
5.75
5.56
280,020
4.52
1,785
11,745
12,754
50,180
76,464
Collateralized
mortgage obligations -
private label
After 10 years
Other
Within 1 year
After 1 to 5 years
244
-
13
231
5.45
310
6,584
1,750
8,334
49
-
49
-
-
-
6,633
1,750
8,383
6.04
3.90
5.59
6,228
5,490
11,718
$294,747
$1,024
$5,637
$290,134
4.53% $484,466
(In thousands)
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and
political subdivisions
Collateralized mortgage obligations -
private label
(In thousands)
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and
political subdivisions
Collateralized mortgage obligations -
private label
Less than 12 months
Gross
Amortized Unrealized
Cost
Losses
Fair
Value
$23,095
$1,908
$21,187
12 months or more
Gross
Amortized Unrealized
Cost
Losses
Fair
Value
$38,820
$1,102
$37,718
221
$39,041
12
$1,114
209
$37,927
Total
Gross
Amortized Unrealized
Cost
Losses
Fair
Value
$61,915
$3,010
$58,905
220
$62,135
12
$3,022
208
$59,113
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Total
Gross
Amortized Unrealized
Cost
Losses
Fair
Value
Pledged securities and loans that the creditor has the right by
custom or contract to repledge are presented separately on the
consolidated statements of condition.
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December 31, 2008
(In thousands)
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and
political subdivisions
Other
(In thousands)
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and
political subdivisions
Collateralized mortgage obligations -
private label
Other
(In thousands)
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and
political subdivisions
Collateralized mortgage obligations -
private label
Other
Less than 12 months
Gross
Amortized Unrealized
Cost
Losses
Fair
Value
$135,650
250
$135,900
$5,452
-
$5,452
$130,198
250
$130,448
12 months or more
Gross
Amortized Unrealized
Cost
Losses
Fair
Value
$9,535
$172
$9,363
244
250
$10,029
13
-
$185
231
250
$9,844
$145,185
$5,624
$139,561
244
500
$145,929
13
-
$5,637
231
500
$140,292
As indicated in Note 7 to these consolidated financial
statements, management evaluates investment securities for other-
than-temporary (“OTTI”) declines in fair value on a quarterly basis.
The “Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political
subdivisions” classified as held-to-maturity as of December
31, 2009 are primarily associated with securities issued by
municipalities of Puerto Rico and are generally not rated by a credit
rating agency. The Corporation performs periodic credit quality
reviews on these issuers. The decline in fair value as of December
31, 2009 was attributable to changes in interest rates and not
credit quality, thus no other-than-temporary decline in value was
necessary to be recorded in these held-to-maturity securities at
December 31, 2009. At December 31, 2009, the Corporation does
not have the intent to sell securities held-to-maturity and it is not
more likely than not that the Corporation will have to sell these
investment securities prior to recovery of their amortized cost basis.
Note 9 - Pledged assets:
At December 31, 2009 and 2008, certain securities and loans were
pledged to secure public and trust deposits, assets sold under
agreements to repurchase, other borrowings and credit facilities
available, derivative positions and loan servicing agreements. The
classifi cation and carrying amount of the Corporation’s pledged
assets, in which the secured parties are not permitted to sell or
repledge the collateral, were as follows:
(In thousands)
Investment securities available-for-sale,
at fair value
Investment securities held-to-maturity,
at amortized cost
Loans held-for-sale measured at lower
of cost or fair value
Loans held-in-portfolio
2009
2008
$1,923,338
$2,470,591
125,769
100,000
2,254
8,993,967
$11,045,328
35,764
8,101,999
$10,708,354
Note 10 - Loans and allowance for loan losses:
The composition of loans held-in-portfolio at December 31, was
as follows:
(In thousands)
Loans secured by real estate:
Insured or guaranteed by the U.S.
Government or its agencies
Guaranteed by the Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico
Commercial loans secured by real estate
Residential conventional mortgages
Construction and land development
Consumer loans secured by real estate
Depository institutions
Commercial, industrial and agricultural
Lease fi nancing
Consumer for household, credit cards
and other consumer expenditures
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
Other
2009
2008
$301,611
$185,796
184,853
7,983,486
4,092,526
1,796,577
1,029,534
15,388,587
6,705
3,706,087
785,659
3,021,717
613,127
305,381
131,418
7,973,500
4,110,953
2,400,230
1,251,206
16,053,103
10,061
4,605,815
872,653
3,403,822
507,188
404,595
$23,827,263
$25,857,237
At December 31, 2009, loans on which the accrual of interest
income had been discontinued amounted to $2.3 billion (2008
- $1.2 billion; 2007 - $771 million). If these loans had been
accruing interest, the additional interest income realized would
have been approximately $60.0 million (2008 - $48.7 million;
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2007 - $71.0 million). Non-accruing loans at December 31, 2009
include $64 million (2008 - $68 million; 2007 - $49 million) in
consumer loans.
The commercial, construction and mortgage loans that were
considered impaired based on ASC Section 310-10-35 at December
31, 2009 and 2008, and the related disclosures are as follows:
(In thousands)
Impaired loans with a related allowance
Impaired loans that do not require allowance
Total impaired loans
Allowance for impaired loans
Average balance of impaired
loans during the year
Interest income recognized on
impaired loans during the year
December 31,
2009
$1,263,298
410,323
$1,673,621
$323,887
2008
$664,852
232,712
$897,564
$194,722
$1,339,438
$619,073
$16,939
$8,834
Troubled debt restructurings amounted to $601 million at
December 31, 2009, which included commercial, construction
and mortgage loans which had been renegotiated at below-market
interest rates or which other concessions were granted. The amount
of outstanding commitments to lend additional funds to debtors
owing receivables whose terms have been modifi ed in troubled
debt restructurings amounted to $61 million at December 31,
2009, which consisted of $1 million for commercial loans and
$60 million for construction loans.
The changes in the allowance for loan losses for the year ended
December 31, were as follows:
(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of year
Net allowances acquired
Provision for loan losses
Recoveries
Charge-offs
Write-downs related to loans
transferred to loans held-for-sale
Change in allowance for loan
losses from discontinued
operations (a)
2009
$882,807
-
1,405,807
68,537
(1,095,947)
2008
$548,832
-
991,384
45,540
(645,504)
2007
$522,232
7,290
341,219
57,904
(308,540)
-
-
(12,430)
-
(45,015)
(71,273)
Balance at end of year
(a) A positive amount represents higher provision for loan losses recorded during the
period compared to net charge-offs, and vice versa for a negative amount.
$1,261,204
$882,807
$548,832
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The components of the net fi nancing leases receivable at
December 31, were:
(In thousands)
Total minimum lease payments
Estimated residual value of leased property
Deferred origination costs, net of fees
Less - Unearned fi nancing income
Net minimum lease payments
Less - Allowance for loan losses
2009
$613,347
165,097
7,216
110,031
675,629
18,558
2008
$677,926
188,526
6,201
119,450
753,203
21,976
$657,071
$731,227
At December 31, 2009, future minimum lease payments are
expected to be received as follows:
(In thousands)
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014 and thereafter
$202,958
159,526
119,552
81,806
49,505
$613,347
Note 11 - Related party transactions:
The Corporation grants loans to its directors, executive offi cers
and certain related individuals or organizations in the ordinary
course of business. The movement and balance of these loans
were as follows:
(In thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2007
New loans
Payments
Other changes
Balance at December 31, 2008
New loans
Payments
Other changes
Balance at December 31, 2009
Executive
Offi cers Directors
$4,597
2,740
(2,831)
(24)
$4,482
4,944
(3,717)
(417)
$5,292
$32,819
27,955
(19,435)
-
$41,339
54,639
(43,409)
-
$52,569
Total
$37,416
30,695
(22,266)
(24)
$45,821
59,583
(47,126)
(417)
$57,861
The amounts reported as “other changes” include changes in
the status of those who are considered related parties.
Management believes these loans have been consummated on
terms no less favorable to the Corporation than those that would
have been obtained if the transactions had been with unrelated
parties and do not involve more than the normal risk of collection.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation’s banking subsidiaries
held deposits from related parties amounting to $38 million (2008
- $37 million).
From time to time, the Corporation, in the ordinary course
of business, obtains services from related parties or makes
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contributions to non-profit organizations that have some
association with the Corporation. Management believes the terms
of such arrangements are consistent with arrangements entered
into with independent third parties.
During 2009, the Corporation engaged, in the ordinary course
of business, the legal services of certain law fi rms in Puerto Rico,
in which the Secretary of the Board of Directors of Popular, Inc.
and immediate family members of a former executive offi cer of the
Corporation acted as Senior Counsel or as partners. The fees paid
to these law fi rms for fi scal year 2009 amounted to approximately
$3.2 million (2008 - $2.4 million). These fees included $0.6
million (2008 - $0.2 million) paid by the Corporation’s clients in
connection with commercial loan transactions and $41 thousand
(2008 - $27 thousand) paid by mutual funds managed by BPPR.
In addition, one of these law fi rms leases offi ce space in the
Corporation’s headquarters building, which is owned by BPPR.
During 2009, this law fi rm made lease payments of approximately
$1 million (2008 - $0.7 million). It also engages BPPR as trustee
of its retirement plan and paid approximately $31 thousand for
these services in 2009 (2008 - $64 thousand).
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Corporation made
contributions of approximately $0.6 million to Banco Popular
Foundations, which are not-for-profi t corporations dedicated to
philanthropic work (2008 - $1.8 million). Also, during 2009,
the Corporation contributed $135 thousand to a non-profit
organization in which a director of the Corporation is the president
and trustee (2008 - $150 thousand).
In August 2009, BPPR sold part of the real estate assets and
related construction permits, which had been received from a
bank commercial customer as part of a workout agreement, to a
limited liability corporation (the “LLC”) that is 33.3% owned by a
director of the Corporation for $13.5 million. The Bank received
two offers from reputable developers and builders, and the LLC
offered the higher bid amount. The sale price represented the value
of the real estate according to an appraisal report. The transaction
was approved by the appropriate committee of the Corporation’s
Board of Directors.
Note 12 - Premises and equipment:
Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation and amortization as follows:
(In thousands)
Land
Buildings
Equipment
Leasehold improvements
Less - Accumulated depreciation
and amortization
Construction in progress
Useful life
in years
2009
2008
10-50
3-10
1-10
$97,260
440,107
474,606
95,481
1,010,194
578,143
432,051
55,542
$97,639
433,986
509,887
100,901
1,044,774
574,264
470,510
52,658
$584,853
$620,807
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment
for the year 2009 was $64.4 million (2008 - $72.4 million; 2007
- $76.2 million), of which $24.1 million (2008 - $26.2 million;
2007 - $26.4 million) was charged to occupancy expense and $40.3
million (2008 - $46.2 million; 2007 - $49.7 million) was charged
to equipment, communications and other operating expenses.
Occupancy expense is net of rental income of $26.6 million (2008
- $32.1 million; 2007 - $27.5 million).
Note 13 - Servicing assets:
The Corporation recognizes as assets the rights to service loans
for others, whether these rights are purchased or result from asset
transfers such as sales and securitizations.
Classes of mortgage servicing rights were determined based
on the different markets or types of assets being serviced. The
Corporation recognizes the servicing rights of its banking
subsidiaries that are related to residential mortgage loans as a class
of servicing rights. These mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) are
measured at fair value. Prior to November 2008, PFH also held
servicing rights to residential mortgage loan portfolios. The MSRs
were segregated between loans serviced by the Corporation’s
banking subsidiaries and by PFH. PFH no longer services third-
party loans due to the discontinuance of the business. The PFH
servicing rights were sold in the fourth quarter of 2008. Fair value
determination is performed on a subsidiary basis, with assumptions
varying in accordance with the types of assets or markets served.
The Corporation uses a discounted cash flow model to
estimate the fair value of MSRs. The discounted cash fl ow model
incorporates assumptions that market participants would use in
estimating future net servicing income, including estimates of
prepayment speeds, discount rate, cost to service, escrow account
earnings, contractual servicing fee income, prepayment and late
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Banking subsidiaries
The Corporation’s banking subsidiaries retain servicing
responsibilities on the sale of wholesale mortgage loans and under
pooling / selling arrangements of mortgage loans into mortgage-
backed securities, primarily GNMA and FNMA securities.
Substantially all mortgage loans securitized by the banking
subsidiaries have fi xed rates.
During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Corporation
retained servicing rights on guaranteed mortgage securitizations
(FNMA and GNMA) and whole loan sales involving approximately
$1.4 billion (2008 - $1.8 billion) in principal balance outstanding.
Gains of approximately $24.6 million were realized on these
transactions during the year ended December 31, 2009 (2008 -
$58.9 million).
Key economic assumptions used in measuring the servicing
rights retained at the date of the residential mortgage loan
securitizations and whole loan sales by the banking subsidiaries
during the years ended December 31, were as follows:
Residential Mortgage
Loans
2009
7.8%
12.8 years
11.0%
2008
11.6%
8.6 years
11.3%
SBA
Loans
2009
2008
- 18.1% to 18.6%
2.8 years
-
13.0%
-
Prepayment speed
Weighted average life
Discount rate (annual rate)
Key economic assumptions used to estimate the fair value of
MSRs derived from sales and securitizations of mortgage loans
performed by the banking subsidiaries and the sensitivity to
immediate changes in those assumptions at December 31, 2009
and 2008 were as follows:
Originated MSRs
(In thousands)
Fair value of retained interests
Weighted average life
Weighted average prepayment speed (annual rate)
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change
Weighted average discount rate (annual rate)
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change
December 31,
2009
$97,870
8.8 years
11.4%
($3,182)
($7,173)
12.41%
($2,715)
($6,240)
December 31,
2008
$104,614
10.2 years
9.9%
($4,734)
($8,033)
11.46%
($3,769)
($6,142)
fees, among other considerations. Prepayment speeds are adjusted
for the Corporation’s loan characteristics and portfolio behavior.
The following tables present the changes in MSRs measured
using the fair value method for the years ended December 31,
2009 and 2008.
Residential MSRs - 2009
(In thousands)
Fair value at January 1, 2009
Purchases
Servicing from securitizations or asset transfers
Changes due to payments on loans (1)
Changes in fair value due to changes in valuation model
inputs or assumptions
Total
$176,034
1,364
23,795
(13,293)
(18,153)
$169,747
Fair value at December 31, 2009
(1) Represents changes due to collection / realization of expected cash fl ows
over time.
Residential MSRs - 2008
PFH
$81,012
-
Banking subsidiaries
$110,612
62,907
Total
$191,624
62,907
28,919
-
28,919
(10,851)
(20,298)
(31,149)
(In thousands)
Fair value at January 1, 2008
Purchases
Servicing from securitizations
or asset transfers
Changes due to payments on
loans (1)
Changes in fair value due to
changes in valuation model
inputs or assumptions
Rights sold
Fair value at December 31, 2008
(1) Represents changes due to collection / realization of expected cash fl ows
over time.
(23,896)
(36,818)
-
(39,449)
(36,818)
$176,034
(15,553)
-
$176,034
Residential mortgage loans serviced for others were $17.7
billion at December 31, 2009 (2008 - $17.6 billion).
Net mortgage servicing fees, a component of other service
fees in the consolidated statements of operations, include the
changes from period to period in the fair value of the MSRs,
which may result from changes in the valuation model inputs or
assumptions (principally refl ecting changes in discount rates and
prepayment speed assumptions) and other changes, including
changes due to collection / realization of expected cash fl ows.
Mortgage servicing fees, excluding fair value adjustments, for the
year ended December 31, 2009 amounted to $46.5 million (2008
- $31.8 million; 2007 - $26.0 million). The banking subsidiaries
receive servicing fees based on a percentage of the outstanding loan
balance. At December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, those
weighted average mortgage servicing fees were 0.26%. Under these
servicing agreements, the banking subsidiaries do not generally
earn signifi cant prepayment penalty fees on the underlying loans
serviced.
The section below includes information on assumptions used
in the valuation model of the MSRs, originated and purchased.
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The banking subsidiaries also own servicing rights purchased
from other fi nancial institutions. The fair value of purchased
MSRs, their related valuation assumptions and the sensitivity to
immediate changes in those assumptions as of December 31, 2009
and 2008 were as follows:
Purchased MSRs
(In thousands)
Fair value of retained interests
Weighted average life
Weighted average prepayment speed (annual rate)
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change
Weighted average discount rate (annual rate)
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change
December 31,
2009
$71,877
9.9 years
10.1%
($2,697)
($5,406)
11.1%
($2,331)
($4,681)
December 31,
2008
$71,420
7.0 years
14.4%
($3,880)
($7,096)
10.6%
($2,277)
($4,054)
The sensitivity analyses presented in the tables above for
servicing rights are hypothetical and should be used with caution.
As the fi gures indicate, changes in fair value based on a 10 and 20
percent variation in assumptions generally cannot be extrapolated
because the relationship of the change in assumption to the change
in fair value may not be linear. Also, in the sensitivity tables
included herein, the effect of a variation in a particular assumption
on the fair value of the retained interest is calculated without
changing any other assumption. In reality, changes in one factor
may result in changes in another (for example, increases in market
interest rates may result in lower prepayments and increased credit
losses), which might magnify or counteract the sensitivities.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation serviced $4.5 billion
(2008 - $4.9 billion) in residential mortgage loans with credit
recourse to the Corporation.
Under the GNMA securitizations, the Corporation, as servicer,
has the right to repurchase, at its option and without GNMA’s
prior authorization, any loan that is collateral for a GNMA
guaranteed mortgage-backed security when certain delinquency
criteria are met. At the time that individual loans meet GNMA’s
specifi ed delinquency criteria and are eligible for repurchase, the
Corporation is deemed to have regained effective control over these
loans. At December 31, 2009, the Corporation had recorded $124
million in mortgage loans on its fi nancial statements related to this
buy-back option program (2008 - $61 million).
The Corporation has also identifi ed the rights to service a
portfolio of Small Business Administration (“SBA”) commercial
loans as another class of servicing rights. The SBA servicing
rights are measured at the lower of cost or fair value method.
The following table presents the activity in the balance of SBA
servicing rights and related valuation allowance for the years ended
December 31, 2009 and 2008. During 2009, the Corporation did
not executed any sale of SBA loans (2008 - $98 million in SBA
loans sold, with gains of approximately $4.8 million).
(In thousands)
Balance at beginning of year
Rights originated
Rights purchased
Amortization
Balance at end of year
Less: Valuation allowance
Balance at end of year, net of valuation allowance
Fair value at end of year
2009
$4,272
-
-
(1,514)
$2,758
-
$2,758
$6,081
2008
$5,021
1,398
-
(2,147)
$4,272
-
$4,272
$6,344
SBA loans serviced for others were $544 million at December
31, 2009 (2008 - $568 million).
In 2009 and 2008, weighted average servicing fees on the SBA
serviced loans were approximately 1.04%.
Key economic assumptions used to estimate the fair value
of SBA loans and the sensitivity to immediate changes in those
assumptions were as follows:
SBA Loans
(In thousands)
Carrying amount of retained interests
Fair value of retained interests
Weighted average life
Weighted average prepayment speed (annual rate)
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change
Weighted average discount rate (annual rate)
Impact on fair value of 10% adverse change
Impact on fair value of 20% adverse change
December 31,
2009
$2,758
$6,081
3.4 years
8.0%
($128)
($264)
13.0%
($193)
($393)
December 31,
2008
$4,272
$6,344
2.8 years
18.1%
($282)
($572)
13.0%
($171)
($350)
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Balance at
Purchase
accounting
adjustments Other
December 31,
2008
2008
Balance at
January 1, Goodwill
acquired
2008
Impairment
losses
$35,371
136,407
-
-
8,621
$153
404,237
-
46,125
$630,761
-
-
-
$153
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
($3,631)
($11)
$31,729
(17,794)
(1,613)
117,000
(444)
-
8,330
-
-
785
($21,084)
-
-
(2,414)
($4,038)
404,237
-
44,496
$605,792
(In thousands)
Banco Popular de
Puerto Rico:
Commercial
Banking
Consumer and
Retail Banking
Other Financial
Services
Banco Popular
North America:
Banco Popular
North America
E-LOAN
EVERTEC
Total Popular, Inc.
The gross amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment
losses at the beginning and the end of the year by reportable
segment were as follows:
Balance at
January 1,
2009
(gross
amounts)
2009
Balance at
January 1, December 31,
Balance at
Accumulated
impairment
losses
2009
(net
amounts)
2009
(gross
amounts)
Accumulated
impairment
losses
Balance at
December 31,
2009
(net
amounts)
$31,729
117,000
8,330
-
-
-
$31,729
$31,729
117,000
117,000
8,330
8,296
-
-
-
$31,729
117,000
8,296
-
404,237
164,411 $164,411
183
44,679
$770,386 $164,594
404,237
-
44,496
$605,792
402,078
164,411
45,429
$768,943
-
$164,411
183
$164,594
402,078
-
45,246
$604,349
Balance at
January 1,
2008
(gross
amounts)
2008
Balance at
January 1, December 31,
Balance at
Accumulated
impairment
losses
2008
(net
amounts)
2008
(gross
amounts)
Accumulated
impairment
losses
Balance at
December 31,
2008
(net
amounts)
$35,371
136,407
8,621
-
-
-
$35,371
$31,729
136,407
117,000
8,621
8,330
-
-
-
$31,729
117,000
8,330
-
404,237
164,411 $164,411
183
46,308
$795,355 $164,594
404,237
-
46,125
$630,761
404,237
164,411
44,679
$770,386
-
$164,411
183
$164,594
404,237
-
44,496
$605,792
(In thousands)
Banco Popular de
Puerto Rico:
Commercial
Banking
Consumer and
Retail Banking
Other Financial
Services
Banco Popular
North America:
Banco Popular
North America
E-LOAN
EVERTEC
Total Popular, Inc.
(In thousands)
Banco Popular de
Puerto Rico:
Commercial
Banking
Consumer and
Retail Banking
Other Financial
Services
Banco Popular
North America:
Banco Popular
North America
E-LOAN
EVERTEC
Total Popular, Inc.
Quantitative information about delinquencies, net credit losses,
and components of securitized fi nancial assets and other assets
managed together with them by the Corporation, including its
own loan portfolio, for the years ended December 31, 2009 and
2008, were as follows:
2009
Total principal
Principal amount
(In thousands)
Loans (owned and managed):
Commercial and
construction
Lease fi nancing
Mortgage
Consumer
Less:
Loans securitized / sold
Loans held-for-sale
Loans held-in-portfolio
(In thousands)
Loans (owned and managed):
Commercial and
construction
Lease fi nancing
Mortgage
Consumer
Less:
Loans securitized / sold
Loans held-for-sale
amount of loans, 60 days or more Net credit
net of unearned
past due
losses
$14,391,328
675,629
9,133,494
4,045,807
$1,861,569
12,416
1,233,717
149,535
$573,191
17,482
121,564
316,131
(4,442,349)
(90,796)
$23,713,113
(401,257)
-
$2,855,980
(958)
-
$1,027,410
2008
Total principal
Principal amount
amount of loans, 60 days or more Net credit
net of unearned
past due
losses
$15,909,532
1,080,810
9,524,463
4,648,784
$907,078
19,311
831,950
170,205
$289,836
18,827
52,968
238,423
(4,894,658)
(536,058)
(276,426)
-
(90)
-
Loans held-in-portfolio
$25,732,873
$1,652,118
$599,964
Note 14 - Goodwill and other intangible assets:
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years
ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, allocated by reportable
segments, were as follows (refer to Note 39 for the defi nition of
the Corporation’s reportable segments):
2009
Balance at
January 1, Goodwill
acquired
2009
Impairment
losses
$31,729
117,000
8,330
404,237
-
44,496
$605,792
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(In thousands)
Banco Popular de
Puerto Rico:
Commercial
Banking
Consumer and
Retail Banking
Other Financial
Services
Banco Popular
North America:
Banco Popular
North America
E-LOAN
EVERTEC
Total Popular, Inc.
Purchase
accounting
adjustments Other
Balance at
December 31,
2009
$31,729
117,000
8,296
-
-
($34)
-
-
-
-
-
750
$716
($2,159)
-
-
($2,159)
402,078
-
45,246
$604,349
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For the year ended December 31, 2009, the purchase
accounting adjustments in the EVERTEC reportable segment
consisted of contingent consideration paid during the contractual
contingency period. The $2.2 million included in the “other”
category at the BPNA reportable segment represented the assigned
goodwill associated with the six New Jersey branches of BPNA that
was written-off upon their sale in October 2009.
Purchase accounting adjustments for the year ended December
31, 2008 consisted of adjustments to the value of the assets
acquired and liabilities assumed resulting from the completion
of appraisals or other valuations, adjustments to initial estimates
recorded for transaction costs, if any, and contingent consideration
paid during a contractual contingency period. The purchase
accounting adjustments at the BPPR reportable segment were
mostly related to the acquisition of Citibank’s retail branches
in Puerto Rico (acquisition completed in December 2007). The
amount included in the “other” category at the BPPR reportable
segment was mainly associated with the write-off of Popular
Finance’s goodwill since the subsidiary ceased originating loans
during the fourth quarter of 2008. The reduction in goodwill in
the EVERTEC reportable segment during 2008 was mainly the
result of the sale of substantially all assets of EVERTEC’s health
processing division during the third quarter of 2008.
The Corporation’s goodwill and other identifi able intangible
assets having an indefi nite useful life are tested for impairment.
Intangibles with indefi nite lives are evaluated for impairment
at least annually and on a more frequent basis if events or
circumstances indicate impairment could have taken place.
Such events could include, among others, a signifi cant adverse
change in the business climate, an adverse action by a regulator,
an unanticipated change in the competitive environment and a
decision to change the operations or dispose of a reporting unit.
Under applicable accounting standards, goodwill impairment
analysis is a two-step test. The fi rst step of the goodwill impairment
test involves comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with
its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the
reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the
reporting unit is considered not impaired; however, if the carrying
amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second
step must be performed. The second step involves calculating an
implied fair value of goodwill for each reporting unit for which
the fi rst step indicated possible impairment. The implied fair value
of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of
goodwill recognized in a business combination, which is the excess
of the fair value of the reporting unit, as determined in the fi rst
step, over the aggregate fair values of the individual assets, liabilities
and identifi able intangibles (including any unrecognized intangible
assets, such as unrecognized core deposits and trademark) as if
the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination
and the fair value of the reporting unit was the price paid to
acquire the reporting unit. The Corporation estimates the fair
values of the assets and liabilities of a reporting unit, consistent
with the requirements of the fair value measurements accounting
standard, which defi nes fair value as 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 fair value of the assets and liabilities refl ects market
conditions, thus volatility in prices could have a material impact
on the determination of the implied fair value of the reporting
unit goodwill at the impairment test date. The adjustments to
measure the assets, liabilities and intangibles at fair value are for
the purpose of measuring the implied fair value of goodwill and
such adjustments are not refl ected in the consolidated statement
of condition. If the implied fair value of goodwill exceeds the
goodwill assigned to the reporting unit, there is no impairment.
If the goodwill assigned to a reporting unit exceeds the implied
fair value of the goodwill, an impairment charge is recorded for
the excess. An impairment loss recognized cannot exceed the
amount of goodwill assigned to a reporting unit, and the loss
establishes a new basis in the goodwill. Subsequent reversal of
goodwill impairment losses is not permitted under applicable
accounting standards.
The Corporation performed the annual goodwill impairment
evaluation for the entire organization during the third quarter
of 2009 using July 31, 2009 as the annual evaluation date. The
reporting units utilized for this evaluation were those that are one
level below the business segments, which basically are the legal
entities that compose the reportable segment. The Corporation
follows push-down accounting, as such all goodwill is assigned
to the reporting units when carrying out a business combination.
In determining the fair value of a reporting unit, the Corporation
generally uses a combination of methods, including market price
multiples of comparable companies and transactions, as well as
discounted cash fl ow analysis. Management evaluates the particular
circumstances of each reporting unit in order to determine the most
appropriate valuation methodology. The Corporation evaluates the
results obtained under each valuation methodology to identify
and understand the key value drivers in order to ascertain that
the results obtained are reasonable and appropriate under the
circumstances. Elements considered include current market and
economic conditions, developments in specifi c lines of business,
and any particular features in the individual reporting units.
The computations require management to make estimates and
assumptions. Critical assumptions that are used as part of these
evaluations include:
• a selection of comparable publicly traded companies, based
on nature of business, location and size;
• a selection of comparable acquisition and capital raising
transactions;
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• the discount rate applied to future earnings, based on an
estimate of the cost of equity;
• the potential future earnings of the reporting unit; and
• the market growth and new business assumptions.
For purposes of the market comparable approach, valuations
were determined by calculating average price multiples of relevant
value drivers from a group of companies that are comparable to the
reporting unit being analyzed and applying those price multiples to
the value drivers of the reporting unit. Multiples used are minority
based multiples and thus, no control premium adjustment is made
to the comparable companies market multiples. While the market
price multiple is not an assumption, a presumption that it provides
an indicator of the value of the reporting unit is inherent in the
valuation. The determination of the market comparables also
involves a degree of judgment.
For purposes of the discounted cash fl ows (“DCF”) approach,
the valuation is based on estimated future cash fl ows. The fi nancial
projections used in the DCF valuation analysis for each reporting
unit are based on the most recent (as of the valuation date)
fi nancial projections presented to the Corporation’s Asset / Liability
Management Committee (“ALCO”). The growth assumptions
included in these projections are based on management’s
expectations for each reporting unit’s financial prospects
considering economic and industry conditions as well as particular
plans of each entity (i.e. restructuring plans, de-leveraging, etc.).
The cost of equity used to discount the cash fl ows was calculated
using the Ibbotson Build-Up Method and ranged from 11.24%
to 17.78% for the 2009 analysis. The Ibbottson Build-Up Model
builds up a cost of equity starting with the rate of return of a
“riskless” asset (10 year U.S. Treasury note) and adds to it additional
risk elements such as equity risk premium, size premium, and
industry risk premium. The resulting discount rates were analyzed
in terms of reasonability given the current market conditions and
adjustments were made when necessary.
For BPNA, the only reporting unit that failed Step 1, the
Corporation determined the fair value of Step 1 utilizing a
market value approach based on a combination of price multiples
from comparable companies and multiples from capital raising
transactions of comparable companies. The market multiples used
included “price to book” and “price to tangible book”. Additionally,
the Corporation determined the reporting unit fair value using a
DCF analysis based on BPNA’s fi nancial projections, but assigned
no weight to it given that the current market approaches provide
a more meaningful measure of fair value considering the reporting
unit’s fi nancial performance and current market conditions. The
Step 1 fair value for BPNA under both valuation approaches
(market and DCF) was below the carrying amount of its equity
book value as of the valuation date (July 31), requiring the
completion of Step 2. In accordance with accounting standards,
the Corporation performed a valuation of all assets and liabilities
of BPNA, including any recognized and unrecognized intangible
assets, to determine the fair value of BPNA’s net assets. To complete
Step 2, the Corporation subtracted from BPNA’s Step 1 fair value
the determined fair value of the net assets to arrive at the implied
fair value of goodwill. The results of the Step 2 indicated that the
implied fair value of goodwill exceeded the goodwill carrying
value of $404 million at July 31, 2009, resulting in no goodwill
impairment. The reduction in BPNA’s Step 1 fair value was offset
by a reduction in the fair value of its net assets, resulting in an
implied fair value of goodwill that exceeds the recorded book
value of goodwill.
The analysis of the results for Step 2 indicates that the reduction
in the fair value of the reporting unit was mainly attributed to
the deteriorated fair value of the loan portfolios and not to the
fair value of the reporting unit as a going concern entity. The
negative performance of the reporting unit is principally related to
deteriorated credit quality in its loan portfolio, which agrees with
the results of the Step 2 analysis. BPNA’s provision for loan losses,
as a stand-alone legal entity, which is the reporting unit level used
for the goodwill impairment analysis, amounted to $633.4 million
for the year ended December 31, 2009, which represented 115%
of BPNA legal entity’s net loss of $552.0 million for that period.
If the Step 1 fair value of BPNA declines further in the future
without a corresponding decrease in the fair value of its net assets
or if loan discounts improve without a corresponding increase in
the Step 1 fair value, the Corporation may be required to record
a goodwill impairment charge. The Corporation engaged a third-
party valuator to assist management in the annual evaluation of
BPNA’s goodwill (including Step 1 and Step 2) as well as BPNA’s
loan portfolios as of the July 31, 2009 valuation date. Management
discussed the methodologies, assumptions and results supporting
the relevant values for conclusions and determined they were
reasonable.
Furthermore, as part of the analyses, management performed
a reconciliation of the aggregate fair values determined for the
reporting units to the market capitalization of Popular, Inc.
concluding that the fair value results determined for the reporting
units in the July 31, 2009 annual assessment were reasonable.
The goodwill impairment evaluation process requires the
Corporation to make estimates and assumptions with regard
to the fair value of the reporting units. Actual values may differ
signifi cantly from these estimates. Such differences could result
in future impairment of goodwill that would, in turn, negatively
impact the Corporation’s results of operations and the reporting
units where the goodwill is recorded. Declines in the Corporation’s
market capitalization increase the risk of goodwill impairment in
the future.
Management monitors events or changes in circumstances
between annual tests to determine if these events or changes in
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circumstances would more likely than not reduce the fair value of
a reporting unit below its carrying amount. The economic situation
in the United States and Puerto Rico, including deterioration in the
housing market and credit market, continued to negatively impact
the fi nancial results of the Corporation during 2009.
Accordingly, management continued monitoring the fair value
of the reporting units, particularly the unit that failed the Step
1 test in the annual goodwill impairment evaluation. As part of
the monitoring process, management performed an assessment
for BPNA at December 31, 2009. The Corporation determined
BPNA’s fair value utilizing the same valuation approaches (market
and DCF) used in the annual goodwill impairment test. The
determined fair value for BPNA at December 31, 2009 continued
to be below its carrying amount under all valuation approaches.
The fair value determination of BPNA’s assets and liabilities was
updated at December 31, 2009 utilizing valuation methodologies
consistent with the July 31, 2009 test. The results of the assessment
at December 31, 2009 indicated that the implied fair value of
goodwill exceeded the goodwill carrying amount, resulting in no
goodwill impairment. The results obtained in the December 31,
2009 assessment were consistent with the results of the annual
impairment test in that the reduction in the fair value of BPNA
was mainly attributable to a signifi cant reduction in the fair value
of BPNA’s loan portfolio.
At December 31, 2009 and 2008, other than goodwill, the
Corporation had $6 million of identifiable intangibles with
indefi nite useful lives, mostly associated with E-LOAN’s trademark.
For the year ended 2009, the Corporation did not recognize
impairment losses related to other intangible assets with indefi nite
lives. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Corporation
recognized impairment losses of $10.9 million related to E-LOAN’s
trademark (2007 - $47.4 million).
The valuation of the E-LOAN trademark was performed using
a valuation approach called the “relief-from-royalty” method.
The basis of the “relief-from-royalty” method is that, by virtue of
having ownership of the trademark, the Corporation is relieved
from having to pay a royalty, usually expressed as a percentage of
revenue, for the use of trademark. The main attributes involved
in the valuation of this intangible asset include the royalty rate,
revenue projections that benefi t from the use of this intangible,
after-tax royalty savings derived from the ownership of the
intangible, and the discount rate to apply to the projected benefi ts
to arrive at the present value of this intangible. Since estimates are
an integral part of this trademark impairment analysis, changes in
these estimates could have a signifi cant impact on the calculated
fair value.
The following table refl ects the components of other intangible
assets subject to amortization at December 31, 2009 and 2008
are as follows:
(In thousands)
Core deposits
Other customer
relationships
Other intangibles
2009
2008
Gross Accumulated Gross Accumulated
Amount Amortization Amount Amortization
$65,379
$30,991
$65,379
$24,130
8,816
125
5,804
71
8,839
3,037
4,585
1,725
Total
$74,320
$36,866
$77,255
$30,440
During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Corporation
recognized $9.5 million in amortization expense related to other
intangible assets with defi nite lives (2008 - $11.5 million; 2007
- $10.4 million).
The Corporation did not incur costs to renew or extend the
term of acquired intangible assets during the year ended December
31, 2009.
During 2009, the Corporation did not recognize impairment
losses associated with other intangible assets subject to
amortization. In 2008, the Corporation recorded impairment losses
associated with the write-off of certain customer relationships and
other intangibles of $1.9 million and $0.2 million, respectively,
mainly pertaining to E-LOAN. These write-offs were the result
of the E-LOAN Restructuring plans described in Note 4 to the
consolidated fi nancial statements. These amounts are included
in the caption of impairment losses on long-lived assets on the
consolidated statement of operations. E-LOAN’s other intangible
assets subject to amortization were fully written-off at December
31, 2008.
Intangible assets with a gross amount of $3.0 million became
fully amortized during 2009 and, as such, their gross amount
and accumulated amortization were eliminated from the tabular
disclosure presented in the preceding table.
The following table presents the estimated aggregate
amortization expense of the intangible assets with defi nite lives
that the Corporation has at December 31, 2009, for each of the
next fi ve years:
(In thousands)
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
$7,671
6,982
5,967
5,784
5,146
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The brokered deposits classifi ed in the “under $100,000”
category represented certificates of deposits acquired in
denominations of $1,000 under various master certifi cates of
deposit.
The aggregate amount of overdrafts in demand deposit accounts
that were reclassifi ed to loans was $44 million at December 31,
2009 (2008 - $123 million).
Note 17 - Federal funds purchased and assets sold under
agreements to repurchase:
The following table summarizes certain information on federal
funds purchased and assets sold under agreements to repurchase
at December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007:
(Dollars in thousands)
Federal funds purchased
Assets sold under
agreements to repurchase
Total amount outstanding
Maximum aggregate balance
outstanding at any month-end
Average monthly aggregate
balance outstanding
Weighted average interest rate:
For the year
At December 31
2009
-
2008
$144,471
2007
$303,492
$2,632,790
$2,632,790
3,407,137
$3,551,608
5,133,773
$5,437,265
$3,938,845
$5,697,842
$6,942,722
$2,844,975
$4,163,015
$5,272,476
2.45%
2.42
3.37%
1.45
5.19%
4.40
Note 15 - Other assets:
The caption of other assets in the consolidated statements of
condition consists of the following major categories:
(In thousands)
2009
2008
Change
Net deferred tax assets
(net of valuation allowance)
Bank-owned life insurance
program
Prepaid FDIC insurance
assessment
Other prepaid expenses
Investments under the equity
method
Derivative assets
Trade receivables from brokers
and counterparties
Others
$363,967
$357,507
$6,460
232,387
224,634
7,753
206,308
130,762
99,772
71,822
1,104
216,037
-
136,236
206,308
(5,474)
92,412
109,656
1,686
193,466
7,360
(37,834)
(582)
22,571
Total
$1,322,159
$1,115,597
$206,562
Note 16 - Deposits:
Total interest bearing deposits at December 31, consisted
of:
(In thousands)
2009
2008
Savings accounts
NOW, money market and
$5,480,124
$5,500,190
other interest bearing demand
4,726,204
4,610,511
Certifi cates of deposit:
Under $100,000
$100,000 and over
10,206,328
10,110,701
6,553,022
4,670,243
8,439,324
4,706,627
11,223,265
13,145,951
$21,429,593
$23,256,652
A summary of certifi cates of deposit by maturity at December
31, 2009, follows:
(In thousands)
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015 and thereafter
$8,412,178
1,260,448
784,378
334,007
367,303
64,951
$11,223,265
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation had brokered deposits
amounting to $2.7 billion (2008 - $3.1 billion). At December
31, 2009, $2.7 million in brokered deposits were classifi ed as
certifi cates of deposits in the “under $100,000” category. At
December 31, 2008, the $3.1 billion in brokered deposits were
classifi ed as $65 million in money markets and $3.0 billion in
certifi cates of deposits “under $100,000”.
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The following table presents the liability associated with
the repurchase transactions (including accrued interest), their
maturities and weighted average interest rates. Also, it includes
the carrying value and approximate market value of the collateral
(including accrued interest) as of December 31, 2009 and 2008.
The information excludes repurchase agreement transactions which
were collateralized with securities or other assets held-for-trading
purposes or which have been obtained under agreements to resell.
2009
Repurchase Carrying value Market value
of collateral
of collateral
liability
(Dollars in thousands)
Weighted
average
interest rate
Obligations of
U.S. government
sponsored entities
After 90 days
Mortgage-backed
securities
Overnight
Within 30 days
After 90 days
Collateralized mortgage
obligations
Overnight
Within 30 days
After 30 to 90 days
After 90 days
$398,862
$456,368
$456,368
4.06%
4,855
125,428
602,416
732,699
28,844
331,142
312,657
302,818
4,876
131,941
686,147
822,964
46,746
362,901
345,786
354,969
4,876
131,941
686,147
822,964
46,746
362,901
345,786
354,969
975,461
1,110,402
1,110,402
0.30
0.40
4.21
3.53
0.30
0.42
0.51
3.63
1.44
$2,107,022
$2,389,734
$2,389,734
2.66%
2008
Repurchase Carrying value Market value
of collateral
of collateral
liability
(Dollars in thousands)
Weighted
average
interest rate
Obligations of
U.S. government
sponsored entities
Overnight
Within 30 days
After 90 days
Mortgage-backed
securities
Overnight
Within 30 days
After 30 to 90 days
After 90 days
Collateralized mortgage
obligations
Overnight
Within 30 days
After 30 to 90 days
After 90 days
$5,622
565,870
152,309
723,801
1,725
8,294
60,083
522,732
592,834
46,914
591,652
221,491
609,396
$5,681
610,628
184,119
800,428
1,981
9,038
59,471
539,040
609,530
66,691
580,174
279,115
765,218
$5,681
610,628
184,119
800,428
1,981
9,038
59,471
539,040
609,530
66,691
580,174
279,115
765,218
1,469,453
1,691,198
1,691,198
3.37%
2.31
4.82
2.85
5.34
1.00
3.12
4.52
4.33
3.89
2.73
3.04
4.34
3.48
$2,786,088
$3,101,156
$3,101,156
3.50%
Note 18 - Other short-term borrowings:
Other short-term borrowings at December 31, 2009 and 2008,
consisted of the following:
(In thousands)
Secured borrowing with clearing broker with
an interest rate of 1.50% at December 31, 2009
Unsecured borrowings with private investors
at fi xed rates ranging from 0.40% to 3.13%
Others
Total
2009
2008
$6,000
-
-
1,326
$7,326
$3,548
1,386
$4,934
The maximum aggregate balance outstanding at any month-end
was approximately $205 million (2008 - $1.6 billion; 2007 - $3.8
billion). The weighted average interest rate of other short-term
borrowings at December 31, 2009 was 2.74% (2008 - 1.35%;
2007 - 4.74%). The average aggregate balance outstanding during
the year was approximately $43 million (2008 - $952 million;
2007 - $3.0 billion). The weighted average interest rate during
the year was 0.95% (2008 - 2.92%; 2007 - 4.95%).
The Corporation's broker-dealer subsidiary entered into an
agreement with a clearing agent providing for margin borrowing.
The outstanding balance of $6 million at December 31, 2009
was collateralized with securities with a fair value amounting to
approximately $11 million.
Note 20 presents additional information with respect to
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At December 31, 2009, the holders of $25 million of certain
of the Corporation’s fi xed-rate term notes and $75 million of the
Corporation’s fl oating rate term notes had the right to require
the Corporation to purchase the notes on each quarterly interest
payment date beginning in March 2010. These notes were issued by
the Corporation in 2008 and mature in 2011, subject to the right
of investors to require their earlier repurchase by the Corporation.
At December 31, 2009 and 2008, term notes with interest that
adjust in the event of senior debt rating downgrades amounted
to $350 million. At December 31, 2009, the Corporation’s senior
unsecured debt was rated “non-investment grade” by the three
major rating agencies. As a result of rating downgrades effected
in January 2009, April 2009, June 2009 and December 2009,
the cost of the $350 million term notes increased prospectively
at different time intervals throughout 2009 by an additional 500
basis points. At December 31, 2009, the term notes consisted of
$75 million with a fi xed rate of 12% (2008 - 7%), $25 million
with a fi xed rate of 11.66% (2008 - 6.66%) and $250 million with
a fl oating rate of 8.25% (2008 - 3.25%) over the 3-month LIBOR.
These term notes have a contractual maturity of September 2011.
As previously indicated, $100 million of the term notes have put
options which could accelerate their maturity. Further reductions
in the Corporation’s senior debt rating could increment the cost
of these term notes by an additional 75 basis points per notch.
Note 20 - Unused lines of credit and other funding sources:
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation had borrowing facilities
available with the Federal Home Loan Banks (“FHLB”) whereby
the Corporation could borrow up to $1.9 billion based on the
assets pledged with the FHLB at that date (2008 - $2.2 billion).
Refer to Note 19 for the amounts of FHLB advances outstanding
under these facilities at December 31, 2009 and 2008.
The FHLB advances at December 31, 2009 are collateralized
with investment securities and mortgage loans, and do not have
restrictive covenants or callable features. The maximum borrowing
capacity with the FHLB is dependent on certain computations as
determined by the FHLB, which consider the amount and type of
assets available for collateral.
The Corporation has a borrowing facility at the discount window
of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. At December 31, 2009,
the borrowing capacity at the discount window approximated $2.9
billion (2008 - $3.4 billion), which remained unused at December
31, 2009 and 2008. The facility is a collateralized source of credit
that is highly reliable even under diffi cult market conditions.
available credit facilities.
Note 19 - Notes payable:
Notes payable outstanding at December 31, 2009 and 2008,
consisted of the following:
(In thousands)
Advances with the FHLB:
- with maturities ranging from 2010 through 2015 paying
interest monthly at fi xed rates ranging from 1.48% to
5.06% (2008 - 2.67% to 5.06%)
- maturing in 2010 paying interest quarterly at a
fi xed rate of 5.10%
Term notes maturing in 2030 paying interest monthly
at fi xed rates ranging from 3.00% to 6.00%
Term notes with maturities ranging from 2010
through 2013 paying interest semiannually at
fi xed rates ranging from 5.20% to 12.00%
2009
2008
$1,103,627
$1,050,741
20,000
20,000
-
3,100
(2008 - 4.60% to 7.00%)
382,858
995,027
Term notes with maturities ranging from 2010 through
2013 paying interest monthly at fl oating rates of 3.00%
over the 10-year U.S. Treasury Note rate
Term notes with maturities from 2010 through 2011
paying interest quarterly at a fl oating rate of 8.25%
1,528
3,777
(2008 - 0.40% to 3.25%) over the 3-month LIBOR rate
250,000
435,543
Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures
(related to trust preferred securities) with maturities
ranging from 2027 through 2034 with fi xed interest
rates ranging from 6.125% to 8.327% (Refer to Note 22)
Junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures
(related to trust preferred securities) ($936,000 less
discount of $512,350) with no stated maturity and
a fi xed interest rate of 5.00% until, but excluding
December 5, 2013 and 9.00% thereafter
439,800
849,672
(Refer to Note 22)
Other
Total
423,650
27,169
-
28,903
$2,648,632
$3,386,763
Note: Key index rates as of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively,
were as follows: 3-month LIBOR rate = 0.25% and 1.43%; 10-year U.S. Treasury
Note rate = 3.84% and 2.21%.
The aggregate amounts of maturities of notes payable at
December 31, 2009 were as follows:
(In thousands)
Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Later years
No stated maturity
Subtotal
Less: Discount
Total
Notes
Payable
$385,939
697,367
531,820
131,914
10,920
467,022
936,000
3,160,982
(512,350)
$2,648,632
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Note 21 - Exchange Offers:
In June 2009, the Corporation commenced an offer to issue shares
of its common stock in exchange for its Series A preferred stock
and Series B preferred stock and for trust preferred securities (also
referred as capital securities). On August 25, 2009, the Corporation
completed the settlement of the exchange offer and issued over
357 million new shares of common stock.
Exchange of preferred stock for common stock
The exchange by holders of shares of the Series A and B non-
cumulative preferred stock for shares of common stock resulted
in the extinguishment of such shares of preferred stock and an
issuance of shares of common stock.
In accordance with the terms of the exchange offer, the
Corporation used a relevant price of $2.50 per share of its
common stock and an exchange ratio of 80% of the preferred
stock liquidation value to determine the number of shares of its
common stock issued in exchange for the tendered shares of Series
A and B preferred stock. The fair value of the common stock was
$1.71 per share, which was the price at August 20, 2009, the
expiration date of the exchange offer. The carrying (liquidation)
value of each share of Series A and B preferred stock exchanged was
reduced and common stock and surplus increased in the amount
of the fair value of the common stock issued. The Corporation
recorded the par amount of the shares issued as common stock
($0.01 per common share). The excess of the common stock fair
value over the par amount was recorded in surplus. The excess of
the carrying amount of the shares of preferred stock over the fair
value of the shares of common stock was recorded as a reduction to
accumulated defi cit and an increase in income (loss) per common
share (“EPS”) computations.
The results of the exchange offer with respect to the Series A
and B preferred stock were as follows:
Shares of
preferred
stock
Per security
liquidation outstanding
preference
amount
prior to
exchange
Shares of
preferred
stock
Shares of
preferred outstanding
stock
exchanged
after
exchange
Aggregate
liquidation
preference
amount
after
exchange
Shares
of
common
stock
(in thousands) issued
Title of
securities
6.375%
Non-
cumulative
monthly
income
preferred
stock, 2003
Series A
8.25%
Non-
cumulative
monthly
income
preferred
stock,
Series B
$25
7,475,000
6,589,274
885,726
$22,143 52,714,192
$25 16,000,000
14,879,335
1,120,665
$28,017 119,034,680
The exchange of shares of preferred stock for shares of common
stock resulted in a favorable impact to accumulated defi cit of
$230.4 million, which is also considered in the income (loss) per
common share computations. Refer to Note 24 to the consolidated
fi nancial statements for a reconciliation of EPS.
Common stock issued in connection with early extinguishment
of debt (exchange of trust preferred securities for common stock)
Also, during the third quarter of 2009, the Corporation
exchanged trust preferred securities (also referred to as capital
securities) issued by different trusts for shares of common stock
of the Corporation. Refer to the table that follows for a list of
such securities and trusts. The trust preferred securities were
delivered to the trusts in return for the junior subordinated
debentures (recorded as notes payable in the Corporation’s
fi nancial statements) that had been issued by the Corporation to
the trusts in the past. The junior subordinated debentures were
submitted for cancellation by the indenture trustee under the
applicable indenture. The Corporation recognized a pre-tax gain
of $80.3 million on the extinguishment of the applicable junior
subordinated debentures, which was included in the consolidated
statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.
This transaction was accounted for as an early extinguishment
of debt.
In accordance with the terms of the exchange offer, the
Corporation used a relevant price of $2.50 per share of its common
stock and the exchange ratios referred to in the table that follows
to determine the number of shares of its common stock issued in
exchange for the validly tendered trust preferred securities. The
fair value of the common stock was $1.71 per share, which was
the price at August 20, 2009, the expiration date of the exchange
offer. The carrying value of the junior subordinated debentures was
reduced and common stock and surplus increased in the amount
of the fair value of the common stock issued. The Corporation
recorded the par amount of the shares issued as common stock
($0.01 per common share). The excess of the common stock fair
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value over the par amount was recorded in surplus. The excess of
the carrying amount of the junior subordinated debentures retired
over the fair value of the common stock issued was recorded as a
gain on early extinguishment of debt in the consolidated statement
of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009.
8.327%
TRUPS
(issued by
BanPonce
Trust I)
6.70%
TRUPS
(issued by
Popular
Capital
Trust I)
6.564%
TRUPS
(issued by)
Popular
North
America
Capital
Trust I)
6.125%
TRUPS
(issued by
Popular
Capital
Trust II)
$1,000
$1,150
or 115%
$25
$30
or 120%
$1,000
$1,150
or 115%
$25
$30
or 120%
144,000
12,000,000
250,000
5,200,000
91,135
4,757,480
158,349
1,159,080
52,865
7,242,520
91,651
4,040,920
$52,865
$181,063
$91,651
$101,023
$54,502
$186,664
$94,486
$104,148
Liquidation preference
amount per TRUPS
TRUPS exchange value
TRUPS outstanding prior
to exchange
TRUPS exchanged for
common stock
TRUPS outstanding
after exchange
Aggregate liquidation
preference amount of
TRUPS after exchange
(In thousands)
Aggregate liquidation
preference amount of
junior subordinated
debentures after
exchange (In thousands)
The increase in stockholders’ equity related to the exchange
of trust preferred securities for shares of common stock was
approximately $390 million, net of issuance costs, and including
the aforementioned gain on the early extinguishment of debt.
Exchange of preferred stock held by the U.S. Treasury for trust
preferred securities
Also, on August 21, 2009, the Corporation and Popular Capital
Trust III entered into an exchange agreement with the United
States Department of the Treasury (“U.S. Treasury”) pursuant to
which the U.S. Treasury agreed with the Corporation that the U.S.
Treasury would exchange all 935,000 shares of the Corporation’s
outstanding Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock,
Series C, $1,000 liquidation preference per share (the “Series C
Preferred Stock”), owned by the U.S Treasury for 935,000 newly
issued trust preferred securities, $1,000 liquidation amount per
capital security. The trust preferred securities were issued to
the U.S. Treasury on August 24, 2009. In connection with this
exchange, the trust used the Series C preferred stock, together
with the proceeds of the issuance and sale by the trust to the
Corporation of $1 million aggregate liquidation amount of its
fi xed rate common securities, to purchase $936 million aggregate
principal amount of the junior subordinated debentures issued
by the Corporation.
The trust preferred securities issued to the U.S. Treasury have
a distribution rate of 5% until, but excluding December 5, 2013,
and 9% thereafter (which is the same as the dividend rate on the
Series C Preferred Stock). The common securities of the trust, in
the amount of $1 million, are held by the Corporation.
The sole asset and only source of funds to make payments on
the trust preferred securities and the common securities of the
trust is $936 million of Popular’s Fixed Rate Perpetual Junior
Subordinated Debentures, Series A, issued by the Corporation to
the trust. These debentures have an interest rate of 5% until, but
excluding December 5, 2013, and 9% thereafter. The debentures
are perpetual and may be redeemed by the Corporation at any time,
subject to the consent of the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System.
Under the guarantee agreement dated as of August 24, 2009,
the Corporation irrevocably and unconditionally agrees to pay in
full to the holders of the trust preferred securities the guarantee
payments, as and when due. The Corporation’s obligation to make
the guaranteed payment may be satisfi ed by direct payment of the
required amounts to the holders of the trust preferred securities
or by causing the issuer trust to pay such amounts to the holders.
The obligations of the Corporation under the guarantee agreement
constitute unsecured obligations and rank subordinate and junior
in right of payment to all senior debt. The obligations of the
Corporation under the guarantee agreement rank pari passu with
the obligations of Popular under any similar guarantee agreements
issued by the Corporation on behalf of the holders of preferred
or capital securities issued by any statutory trust, among others
stated in the guarantee agreement. Under the guarantee agreement,
the Corporation has guaranteed the payment of the liquidation
amount of the trust preferred securities upon liquidation of the
trust, but only to the extent that the trust has funds available to
make such payments.
Under the exchange agreement, the Corporation’s agreement
stated that, without the consent of the U.S. Treasury, it would not
increase its dividend rate per share of common stock above that in
effect as of October 14, 2008 or repurchase shares of its common
stock until, in each case, the earlier of December 5, 2011 or such
time as all of the new trust preferred securities have been redeemed
or transferred by the U.S. Treasury, remains in effect.
The warrant to purchase 20,932,836 shares of Popular’s
common stock at an exercise price of $6.70 per share that was
initially issued to the U.S Treasury in connection with the issuance
of the Series C preferred stock on December 5, 2008 remains
outstanding without amendment.
The trust preferred securities issued to the U.S. Treasury qualify
as Tier 1 regulatory capital subject to the 25% limitation on Tier
1 capital.
The Corporation paid an exchange fee of $13 million to the U.S.
Treasury in connection with the exchange of outstanding shares
of Series C preferred stock for the new trust preferred securities.
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This exchange fee will be amortized through interest expense
using the interest yield method over the estimated life of the junior
subordinated debentures.
This transaction with the U.S. Treasury was accounted for as
an extinguishment of previously issued Series C preferred stock.
The accounting impact of this transaction included (1) recognition
of junior subordinated debentures and derecognition of the
Series C preferred stock; (2) recognition of a favorable impact to
accumulated defi cit resulting from the excess of (a) the carrying
amount of the securities exchanged (the Series C preferred stock)
over (b) the fair value of the consideration exchanged (the trust
preferred securities); (3) the reversal of any unamortized discount
outstanding on the Series C preferred stock; and (4) recognition of
issuance costs. The reduction in total stockholders’ equity related
to the U.S. Treasury exchange transaction at the exchange rate was
approximately $416 million, which was principally impacted by
the reduction of $935 million of aggregate liquidation preference
value of the Series C preferred stock, partially offset by the $519
million discount on the junior subordinated debentures described
in item (2) above. This discount as well as the debt issue costs
will be amortized through interest expense using the interest
yield method over the estimated life of the junior subordinated
debentures. During 2009, the Corporation recognized $7 million
in interest expense associated with the accretion of the discount
on these debentures.
This particular exchange resulted in a favorable impact to
accumulated defi cit on the exchange date of $485.3 million,
which is also considered in the income (loss) per common share
computations. Refer to Note 24 to the consolidated fi nancial
statements for a reconciliation of EPS.
The fair value of the trust preferred securities (junior
subordinated debentures for purposes of the Corporation’s
fi nancial statements) at the date of the exchange agreement was
determined internally using a discounted cash fl ow model. The
main considerations were (1) quarterly interest payment of 5%
until, but excluding December 5, 2013, and 9% thereafter; (2)
assumed maturity date of 30 years; and (3) assumed discount rate
of 16%. The assumed discount rate used for estimating the fair
value was estimated by obtaining the yields at which comparably-
rated issuers were trading in the market and considering the
amount of trust preferred securities issued to the U.S. Treasury
and the credit rating of the Corporation.
Note 22 – Trust preferred securities:
At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Corporation had established
four trusts (BanPonce Trust I, Popular Capital Trust I, Popular
North America Capital Trust I and Popular Capital Trust II) for
the purpose of issuing trust preferred securities (also referred
to as “capital securities”) to the public. The proceeds from such
issuances, together with the proceeds of the related issuances of
common securities of the trusts (the “common securities”), were
used by the trusts to purchase junior subordinated deferrable
interest debentures (the “junior subordinated debentures”) issued
by the Corporation. The amounts outstanding in each of the four
trusts at December 31, 2009 were impacted by the exchange offers
described in Note 21 to the consolidated fi nancial statements.
Also, as described in Note 21, in August 2009, the Corporation
established the Popular Capital Trust III for the purpose of
exchanging the shares of Popular, Inc.’s Series C preferred stock
held by the U.S. Treasury for trust preferred securities issued by this
trust. In connection with this exchange, the trust used the Series
C preferred stock, together with the proceeds of the issuance and
sale of common securities of the trust (the “common securities”),
to purchase junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures
(the “junior subordinated debentures”) issued by the Corporation.
Refer to Note 21 to the consolidated fi nancial statements for
further information on the impact of the exchange transactions
on the trust preferred securities.
The sole assets of the five trusts consisted of the junior
subordinated debentures of the Corporation and the related
accrued interest receivable. These trusts are not consolidated by the
Corporation pursuant to accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America.
The junior subordinated debentures are included by the
Corporation as notes payable in the consolidated statements of
condition, while the common securities issued by the issuer trusts
are included as other investment securities. The common securities
of each trust are wholly-owned, or indirectly wholly-owned, by
the Corporation.
Financial data pertaining to the trusts at December 31, 2009
was as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
Issuer
Trust I
Trust I
Trust I
Trust II
Trust III
BanPonce Popular Capital America Capital Popular Capital Popular Capital
Popular North
Capital securities
Distribution rate
$52,865
$181,063
8.327%
6.700%
$91,651
6.564%
$101,023
6.125%
$935,000
5.000% until,
but excluding
December 5,
2013 and
9.000% thereafter
$1,000
Common securities
Junior subordinated
debentures aggregate
liquidation amount
Stated maturity
date
Reference notes
$1,637
$5,601
$2,835
$3,125
$54,502
$186,664
$94,486
$104,148
$936,000
February 2027 November 2033 September 2034 December 2034
(b),(d),(f)
(a),(c),(f),(g)
(b),(d),(f)
(a),(c),(f)
Perpetual
(b), (d), (h), (i)
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Financial data pertaining to the trusts at December 31, 2008
was as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
Issuer
Trust I
Trust I
Trust I
Trust II
Trust III
BanPonce Popular Capital America Capital Popular Capital Popular Capital
Popular North
Capital securities
Distribution rate
Common securities
Junior subordinated
debentures aggregate
liquidation amount
Stated maturity
date
Reference notes
$144,000
$300,000
$250,000
$130,000
8.327%
$4,640
6.700%
$9,279
6.564%
$7,732
6.125%
$4,021
$148,640
February
2027
(a),(c),(e),(f),(g)
$309,279
November
2033
(b),(d),(f)
$257,732
September
2034
(a),(c),(f)
$134,021
December
2034
(b),(d),(f)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(a) Statutory business trust that is wholly-owned by Popular North America (PNA)
and indirectly wholly-owned by the Corporation.
(b) Statutory business trust that is wholly-owned by the Corporation.
(c) The obligations of PNA under the junior subordinated debentures and its
guarantees of the capital securities under the trust are fully and unconditionally
guaranteed on a subordinated basis by the Corporation to the extent set forth in
the applicable guarantee agreement.
(d) These capital securities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a subordinated
basis by the Corporation to the extent set forth in the applicable guarantee agreement.
(e) The original issuance was for $150 million. The Corporation had reacquired $6
million of the 8.327% capital securities at December 31, 2008.
(f) The Corporation has the right, subject to any required prior approval from the
Federal Reserve, to redeem after certain dates or upon the occurrence of certain
events mentioned below, the junior subordinated debentures at a redemption price
equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the
date of redemption. The maturity of the junior subordinated debentures may be
shortened at the option of the Corporation prior to their stated maturity dates (i)
on or after the stated optional redemption dates stipulated in the agreements, in
whole at any time or in part from time to time, or (ii) in whole, but not in part, at
any time within 90 days following the occurrence and during the continuation of
a tax event, an investment company event or a capital treatment event as set forth
in the indentures relating to the capital securities, in each case subject to regulatory
approval.
(g) Same as (f) above, except that the investment company event does not apply
for early redemption.
(h) The debentures are perpetual and may be redeemed by the Corporation at any
time, subject to the consent of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System.
(i) Carrying value of junior subordinated debentures of $424 million at December
31, 2009 ($936 million aggregate liquidation amount, net of $512 million discount).
In accordance with the Federal Reserve Board guidance, the
trust preferred securities represent restricted core capital elements
and qualify as Tier 1 Capital, subject to quantitative limits. The
aggregate amount of restricted core capital elements that may be
included in the Tier 1 Capital of a banking organization must
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not exceed 25 percent of the sum of all core capital elements
(including cumulative perpetual preferred stock and trust preferred
securities). At December 31, 2009, the Corporation’s restricted
core capital elements exceeded the 25% limitation and, as such, $7
million of the outstanding trust preferred securities were disallowed
as Tier 1 capital. Amounts of restricted core capital elements in
excess of this limit generally may be included in Tier 2 capital,
subject to further limitations. The Federal Reserve Board revised
the quantitative limit which would limit restricted core capital
elements included in the Tier 1 capital of a bank holding company
to 25% of the sum of core capital elements (including restricted
core capital elements), net of goodwill less any associated deferred
tax liability. The new limit would be effective on March 31, 2011.
Note 23 - Stockholders’ equity:
The Corporation’s authorized preferred stock, which amounted to
30,000,000 at December 31, 2009 and 2008, may be issued in one
or more series, and the shares of each series shall have such rights
and preferences as shall be fi xed by the Board of Directors when
authorizing the issuance of that particular series. The Corporation’s
preferred stock issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009 and
2008 consisted of:
• 6.375% non-cumulative monthly income preferred stock,
2003 Series A, no par value, liquidation preference value
of $25 per share. Holders on record of the 2003 Series
A Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, when, as and
if declared by the Board of Directors of the Corporation
or an authorized committee thereof, out of funds legally
available, non-cumulative cash dividends at the annual
rate per share of 6.375% of their liquidation preference
value, or $0.1328125 per share per month. These shares
of preferred stock are perpetual, nonconvertible, have
no preferential rights to purchase any securities of the
Corporation and are redeemable solely at the option of the
Corporation with the consent of the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System beginning on March 31, 2008.
The redemption price per share at December 31, 2009 was
$25.25 up to March 30, 2010 and $25.00 from March 31,
2010 and thereafter. The shares of 2003 Series A Preferred
Stock have no voting rights, except for certain rights in
instances when the Corporation does not pay dividends for
a defi ned period. These shares are not subject to any sinking
fund requirement. Cash dividends declared and paid on the
2003 Series A Preferred Stock amounted to $6.0 million for
the year ended December 31, 2009 (2008 and 2007 - $11.9
million each). The Corporation suspended the payment of
dividends on the Series A preferred stock commencing with
the July 2009 payment. Outstanding shares of 2003 Series
A preferred stock totaled 885,726 at December 31, 2009,
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which refl ect the reduction that resulted from the exchange
offer described in Note 21 to the consolidated fi nancial
statements (2008 - 7,475,000 outstanding shares).
• 8.25% non-cumulative monthly income preferred stock,
2008 Series B, no par value, liquidation preference value of
$25 per share. The shares of 2008 Series B Preferred Stock
were issued in May 2008. Holders of record of the 2008
Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, when, as
and if declared by the Board of Directors of the Corporation
or an authorized committee thereof, out of funds legally
available, non-cumulative cash dividends at the annual
rate per share of 8.25% of their liquidation preferences, or
$0.171875 per share per month. These shares of preferred
stock are perpetual, nonconvertible, have no preferential
rights to purchase any securities of the Corporation and are
redeemable solely at the option of the Corporation with the
consent of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System beginning on May 28, 2013. The redemption price
per share is $25.50 from May 28, 2013 through May 28,
2014, $25.25 from May 28, 2014 through May 28, 2015
and $25.00 from May 28, 2015 and thereafter. The Series B
Preferred Stock was issued on May 28, 2008 at a purchase
price of $25 per share. Cash dividends declared and paid
on the 2008 Series B Preferred Stock amounted to $16.5
million for the year ended December 31, 2009 (2008 -
$19.5 million). The Corporation suspended the payment
of dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock commencing
with the July 2009 payment. Outstanding shares of 2008
Series B preferred stock totaled 1,120,665 at December 31,
2009, which refl ect the impact of the exchange offer (2008
- 16,000,000 outstanding shares).
• At December 31, 2008, the Corporation had outstanding
935,000 shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual
Preferred Stock, Series C, $1,000 liquidation preference
per share issued to the U.S. Department of Treasury (“U.S.
Treasury”) in December 2008 under the U.S. Treasury’s
Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”) Capital Purchase
Program. The shares of Series C Preferred Stock qualifi ed
as Tier I regulatory capital and paid cumulative dividends
quarterly at a rate of 5% per annum for the fi rst fi ve years,
and 9% per annum thereafter. During 2009, the Corporation
exchanged newly issued trust preferred securities for the
shares of Series C Preferred Stock held by the U.S. Treasury.
After the exchange, the newly issued trust preferred securities
continue to qualify as Tier 1 regulatory capital subject to
the 25% limitation on Tier 1 capital explained in Note 22
to the consolidated fi nancial statements. Refer to Note 21
to the consolidated fi nancial statements for information on
the exchange agreement dated August 21, 2009 related to
these shares of preferred stock. The Corporation paid cash
dividends on the Series C preferred stock during the year
ended December 31, 2009 amounting to $20.8 million.
Dividends accrued on the Series C Preferred Stock amounted
to $3.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. Also,
during the year ended December 31, 2009, the Corporation
recognized through accumulated defi cit the accretion of the
Series C Preferred Stock discount amounting to $4.5 million
(2008 - $483 thousand).
As part of the Series C preferred stock transaction with the
U.S. Treasury effected on December 5, 2008, the Corporation
issued to the U.S. Treasury a warrant to purchase 20,932,836
shares of the Corporation’s common stock at an exercise price of
$6.70 per share, which continues to be outstanding in full and
without amendment at December 31, 2009. The exercise price of
the warrant was determined based upon the average of the closing
prices of the Corporation’s common stock during the 20-trading
day period ended November 12, 2008, the last trading day prior
to the date that the Corporation’s application to participate in the
TARP program was preliminarily approved. The allocated carrying
values of the Series C Preferred Stock and the warrant on the date
of issuance in 2008 (based on the relative fair values) were $896
million and $39 million, respectively.
The warrant is immediately exercisable, subject to certain
restrictions, and has a 10-year term. The exercise price and number
of shares subject to the warrant are both subject to anti-dilution
adjustments. U.S. Treasury may not exercise voting power with
respect to shares of common stock issued upon exercise of the
warrant. Neither the Series C preferred stock (exchanged for trust
preferred securities) nor the warrant nor the shares issuable upon
exercise of the warrant are subject to any contractual restriction
on transfer.
On September 18, 2009, the Corporation announced the
voluntary delisting of its 2003 Series A and 2008 Series B preferred
stock from the NASDAQ Stock Market (the “NASDAQ”), effective
October 8, 2009. The Corporation’s common stock continues to
be traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol BPOP.
On May 1, 2009, the stockholders of the Corporation approved
an amendment to the Corporation’s Certifi cate of Incorporation to
increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from
470,000,000 shares to 700,000,000 shares. The stockholders also
approved a decrease in the par value of the common stock of the
Corporation from $6 per share to $0.01 per share. The decrease
in the par value of the Corporation’s common stock had no effect
on the total dollar value of the Corporation’s stockholders’ equity.
During 2009, the Corporation transferred an amount equal to
the product of the number of shares issued and outstanding and
$5.99 (the difference between the old and new par values), from
the common stock account to surplus (additional paid-in capital).
During the third quarter of 2009, the Corporation issued
357,510,076 new shares of common stock in exchange of its Series
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BPPR was in compliance with the statutory reserve requirement.
Note 24 - Net income (loss) per common share:
The following table sets forth the computation of net income
(loss) per common share (“EPS”), basic and diluted, for the years
ended December 31:
(In thousands, except share information)
2009
2008
2007
Net (loss) income from continuing operations ($553,947)
(19,972)
Net loss from discontinued operations
(39,857)
Preferred stock dividends
Preferred stock discount accretion
(4,515)
Favorable impact from exchange of shares of
Series A and B preferred stock for common
stock, net of issuance costs (Refer to Note 21) 230,388
Favorable impact from exchange of Series C
preferred stock for trust preferred securities
($680,468)
(563,435)
(34,815)
(482)
$202,508
(267,001)
(11,913)
-
-
-
-
($76,406)
(Refer to Note 21)
485,280
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock $97,377
-
($1,279,200)
Average common shares outstanding
Average potential common shares
Average common shares outstanding -
assuming dilution
408,229,498 281,079,201 279,494,150
58,352
-
-
408,229,498 281,079,201 279,552,502
Basic and diluted EPS from continuing
operations
Basic and diluted EPS from discontinued
operations
Basic and diluted EPS
$0.29
($2.55)
$0.68
(0.05)
$0.24
(2.00)
(0.95)
($4.55)
($0.27)
Potential common shares consist of common stock issuable
under the assumed exercise of stock options and under restricted
stock awards, using the treasury stock method. This method
assumes that the potential common shares are issued and the
proceeds from exercise, in addition to the amount of compensation
cost attributed to future services, are used to purchase common
stock at the exercise date. The difference between the number
of potential shares issued and the shares purchased is added as
incremental shares to the actual number of shares outstanding
to compute diluted earnings per share. Warrants and stock
options that result in lower potential shares issued than shares
purchased under the treasury stock method are not included in
the computation of dilutive earnings per share since their inclusion
would have an antidilutive effect in earnings per share.
For year 2009, there were 2,715,852 weighted average
antidilutive stock options outstanding (2008 - 3,036,843; 2007
- 2,431,830). Additionally, the Corporation has outstanding a
warrant to purchase 20,932,836 shares of common stock, which
have an antidilutive effect as of December 31, 2009.
A and Series B preferred stock and trust preferred securities, which
resulted in an increase in common stockholders’ equity of $923
million. This increase included newly issued common stock and
surplus of $612.4 million and a favorable impact to accumulated
defi cit of $311 million, including $80.3 million in gains on the
extinguishment of junior subordinated debentures that relate to
the trust preferred securities. Refer to Note 21 for information on
the exchange offers.
On February 19, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Corporation
resolved to retire 13,597,261 shares of the Corporation’s common
stock that were held by the Corporation as treasury shares. It is
the Corporation’s accounting policy to account, at retirement,
for the excess of the cost of the treasury stock over its par value
entirely to surplus. The impact of the retirement is refl ected in the
accompanying Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’
Equity.
The Corporation’s common stock ranks junior to all series
of preferred stock as to dividend rights and / or as to rights
on liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation.
Dividends on each series of preferred stock are payable if declared.
The Corporation’s ability to declare or pay dividends on, or
purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire, its common stock is subject
to certain restrictions in the event that the Corporation fails to
pay or set aside full dividends on the preferred stock for the latest
dividend period. The ability of the Corporation to pay dividends in
the future is limited by regulatory requirements, legal availability
of funds, recent and projected fi nancial results, capital levels and
liquidity of the Corporation, general business conditions and other
factors deemed relevant by the Corporation’s Board of Directors.
During the year 2009, cash dividends of $0.02 (2008 - $0.48;
2007 - $0.64) per common share outstanding amounting to $5.6
million (2008 - $134.9 million; 2007 - $178.9 million) were
declared. There were no dividends payable to shareholders of
common stock at December 31, 2009 (2008 - $23 million and
2007 - $45 million). The Corporation suspended the payment of
dividends to shareholders of common stock during 2009.
The Banking Act of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico requires
that a minimum of 10% of BPPR’s net income for the year be
transferred to a statutory reserve account until such statutory
reserve equals the total of paid-in capital on common and preferred
stock. Any losses incurred by a bank must fi rst be charged to
retained earnings and then to the reserve fund. Amounts credited
to the reserve fund may not be used to pay dividends without
the prior consent of the Puerto Rico Commissioner of Financial
Institutions. The failure to maintain suffi cient statutory reserves
would preclude BPPR from paying dividends. BPPR’s statutory
reserve fund totaled $402 million at December 31, 2009 (2008
- $392 million; 2007 - $374 million). During 2009, $10 million
(2008 - $18 million; 2007 - $28 million) was transferred to the
statutory reserve account. At December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007,
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Note 25 - Regulatory capital requirements:
The Corporation and its banking subsidiaries are subject to various
regulatory capital requirements imposed 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
the Corporation’s consolidated fi nancial statements. Under capital
adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt
corrective action, the Federal Reserve Board and the other bank
regulators have adopted quantitative measures which assign risk
weightings to assets and off-balance sheet items and also defi ne and
set minimum regulatory capital requirements. Rules adopted by
the federal banking agencies provide that a depository institution
will be deemed to be well capitalized if it maintains a leverage ratio
of at least 5%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 6% and a
total risk-based ratio of at least 10%. Management has determined
that as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Corporation exceeded
all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
At December 31, 2009 and 2008, BPPR and BPNA were well-
capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective
action. As of December 31, 2009, management believes that there
were no conditions or events since the most recent notifi cation
date that could have changed the institution’s category.
The Corporation has been designated by the Federal Reserve
Board as a Financial Holding Company (“FHC”) and is eligible to
engage in certain fi nancial activities permitted under the Gramm-
Leach-Bliley Act of 1999.
The Corporation’s risk-based capital and leverage ratios at
December 31, were as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
2009
Actual
Capital adequacy minimum
requirement
Total Capital
(to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation
BPPR
BPNA
Tier I Capital
(to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation
BPPR
BPNA
Tier I Capital
(to Average Assets):
Corporation
BPPR
BPNA
$2,910,442
2,233,995
866,811
11.13%
12.56
10.86
$2,091,750
1,423,486
638,815
$2,563,915
1,575,837
760,181
9.81%
8.86
9.52
$1,045,875
711,743
319,407
$2,563,915
7.50%
1,575,837
6.87
760,181
7.15
$1,025,917
1,367,890
688,612
918,149
318,853
425,137
8%
8
8
4%
4
4
3%
4
3
4
3
4
(Dollars in thousands)
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
2008
Actual
Capital adequacy minimum
requirement
Total Capital
(to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation
BPPR
BPNA
Tier I Capital
(to Risk-Weighted Assets):
Corporation
BPPR
BPNA
Tier I Capital
(to Average Assets):
Corporation
BPPR
BPNA
$3,657,350
2,195,366
1,028,639
12.08%
11.28
10.17
$2,421,581
1,556,905
809,256
$3,272,375
1,518,140
899,443
10.81%
7.80
8.89
$1,210,790
778,453
404,628
$3,272,375
8.46%
1,518,140
6.07
899,443
7.23
$1,161,084
1,548,111
750,082
1,000,109
373,317
497,755
8%
8
8
4%
4
4
3%
4
3
4
3
4
The following table also presents the minimum amounts
and ratios for the Corporation’s banks to be categorized as well-
capitalized under prompt corrective action:
(Dollars in thousands)
Total Capital
(to Risk-Weighted Assets):
BPPR
BPNA
Tier I Capital
(to Risk-Weighted Assets):
BPPR
BPNA
Tier I Capital
(to Average Assets):
BPPR
BPNA
2009
2008
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
$1,779,358
798,518
10%
10
$1,946,132
1,011,570
10%
10
$1,067,615
479,111
6%
6
$1,167,679
606,942
$1,147,687
531,422
5%
5
$1,250,136
622,194
6%
6
5%
5
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were also applicable to the related plan that restored benefi ts to
select employees that were limited under the retirement plan.
The Corporation’s funding policy is to make annual
contributions to the plans, when necessary, in amounts which
fully provide for all benefi ts as they become due under the plans.
The Corporation’s pension fund investment strategy is to
invest in a prudent manner for the exclusive purpose of providing
benefi ts to participants. A well defi ned internal structure has
been established to develop and implement a risk-controlled
investment strategy that is targeted to produce a total return that,
when combined with the bank’s contributions to the fund, will
maintain the fund’s ability to meet all required benefi t obligations.
Risk is controlled through diversifi cation of asset types, such as
investments in domestic and international equities and fi xed
income.
Equity investments include various types of stock and index
funds. Also, this category includes Popular, Inc.’s common stock.
Fixed income investments include U.S. Government securities and
other U.S. agencies’ obligations, corporate bonds, mortgage loans,
mortgage-backed securities and index funds, among others. A
designated committee periodically reviews the performance of the
pension plans’ investments and assets allocation. The Trustee and
the money managers are allowed to exercise investment discretion,
subject to limitations established by the pension plans’ investment
policies. The plans forbid money managers to enter into derivative
transactions, unless approved by the Trustee.
The overall expected long-term rate-of-return-on-assets
assumption refl ects the average rate of earnings expected on the
funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefi ts included
in the benefi t obligation. The assumption has been determined
by refl ecting expectations regarding future rates of return for the
plan assets, with consideration given to the distribution of the
investments by asset class and historical rates of return for each
individual asset class. This process is reevaluated at least on an
annual basis and if market, actuarial and economic conditions
change, adjustments to the rate of return may come into place.
The plans’ target allocation based on market value for 2009
and 2008, by asset category, considered:
Equity
Fixed / variable income
Cash and cash equivalents
Allocation
range
0 - 70%
0 - 100%
0 - 100%
Maximum
allotment
70%
100%
100%
Note 26 - Other service fees:
The caption of other service fees in the consolidated statements of
income consists of the following major categories that exceed one
percent of the aggregate of total interest income plus non-interest
income for the years ended:
(In thousands)
2009
2008
2007
December 31,
Debit card fees
Credit card fees and discounts
Processing fees
Insurance fees
Sale and administration of
investment products
Other fees
$110,040
94,636
55,005
50,132
$108,274
107,713
51,731
50,417
34,134
50,240
34,373
63,655
$76,573
102,176
47,476
53,097
30,453
55,836
Total other service fees
$394,187
$416,163
$365,611
Note 27 - Employee benefi ts:
Pension and benefi t restoration plans
Certain employees of BPPR and BPNA are covered by non-
contributory defi ned benefi t pension plans. Pension benefi ts
are based on age, years of credited service, and fi nal average
compensation.
BPPR’s non-contributory, defi ned benefi t retirement plan is
currently closed to new hires and to employees who as of December
31, 2005 were under 30 years of age or were credited with less
than 10 years of benefi t service. Effective May 1, 2009, the accrual
of the benefi ts under the BPPR retirement plan were frozen to all
participants. Pursuant to the amendment, the retirement plan
participants will not receive any additional credit for compensation
earned and service performed after April 30, 2009 for purposes
of calculating benefi ts under the retirement plan. The retirement
plan’s benefi t formula is based on a percentage of average fi nal
compensation and years of service. Normal retirement age under
the retirement plans is age 65 with 5 years of service. Pension
costs are funded in accordance with minimum funding standards
under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
(“ERISA”). Benefi ts under the BPPR retirement plan are subject
to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code limits on compensation and
benefi ts. Benefi ts under restoration plans restore benefi ts to selected
employees that are limited under the retirement plan due to U.S.
Internal Revenue Code limits and a compensation defi nition that
excludes amounts deferred pursuant to nonqualifi ed arrangements.
The aforementioned freeze applied to the restoration plan as well.
Effective April 1, 2007, the Corporation’s U.S.A. non-
contributory, defi ned benefi t retirement plan, which covered
substantially all salaried employees of BPNA hired before June 30,
2004, was amended to freeze the plan and terminate it as soon as
practical thereafter. Participants in this plan were no longer entitled
to any further benefi t accruals on or after that date. These actions
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Assets of the pension and benefi t restoration plans at December
Level 1.
31, consisted of:
Investments, at fair value:
Allocated share of Master Trust net assets
Popular, Inc. common stock
Private equity investment
Total investments
Receivables:
Accrued interest and dividends
Total receivables
2009
2008
$414,775
6,206
884
421,865
$361,575
14,168
1,247
376,990
55
55
219
219
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
12,212
$434,132
12,416
$389,625
Certain assets of the plans are maintained, for investment
purposes only, on a commingled basis with the assets of the Popular
Savings Plan in a Master Trust (the “Master Trust”). Neither the
pension or benefi t restoration plan has any interest in the specifi c
assets of the Master Trust, but maintains benefi cial interests in
such assets. The Master Trust is managed by the Trust Division of
BPPR and by several investment managers.
At December 31, 2009, the pension and restoration plans’
interest in the net assets of the Master Trust was approximately
87.8% (2008 – 87.7%).
The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value
hierarchy, the plans’ assets at fair value at December 31, 2009 and
2008. The following table does not include the plans’ interests
in the Master Trust because that information is presented in a
separate table.
(In thousands)
Common stock
Private equity investment
Cash and cash equivalents
Accrued interest and dividends
Total assets, excluding interests
in Master Trust
(In thousands)
Common stock
Private equity investment
Cash and cash equivalents
Accrued interest and dividends
Total assets, excluding interests
in Master Trust
December 31, 2009
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
-
$6,206
-
-
-
12,212
-
-
$884
-
55
Total
$6,206
884
12,212
55
$18,418
-
$939 $19,357
December 31, 2008
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
-
$14,168
-
-
-
12,416
-
-
-
$1,247
-
219
Total
$14,168
1,247
12,416
219
$26,584
-
$1,466 $28,050
Following is a description of the plans’ valuation methodologies
used for assets measured at fair value:
• Common stock - Equity securities with quoted market prices
obtained from an active exchange market are classifi ed as
• Private equity investments - Private equity investments
include an investment in a private equity fund. This fund
value is recorded at the net asset value (NAV) of the fund
which is affected by the changes of the fair value of the
investments held in the fund. This fund is classifi ed as Level
3.
• Cash and cash equivalents - The carrying amount of cash and
cash equivalents are reasonable estimates of their fair value
since they are available on demand or due to their short-
term maturity.
• Accrued interest and dividends - Given the short-term nature
of these assets, their carrying amount approximates fair
value. Since there is a lack of observable inputs related to
instrument specifi c attributes, these are reported as Level 3.
The changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value for the
years ended December 31, were as follows:
(In thousands)
Balance at January 1
Actual return on plan assets:
Change in unrealized gain (loss) relating to
instruments still held at the reporting date
Actual return on plan assets (gain (loss))
relating to instruments sold during the year
Purchases, sales, issuances, settlements,
paydowns and maturities (net)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
Balance at December 31
2009
$1,466
2008
$2,011
(363)
(323)
-
(164)
-
$939
-
(222)
-
$1,466
Master Trust
Investments held in the Master Trust at December 31, 2009 and
2008 were as follows:
(In thousands)
Obligations of the U.S. Government
and its agencies
Corporate bonds and debentures
Common stock
Index fund - equity
Index fund - fi xed income
Mortgage-backed securities - agencies
Private equity investments
Cash
Accrued investment income
Total assets
2009
2008
$25,733
47,792
207,747
78,520
7,868
85,921
894
16,440
1,719
$472,634
$18,121
43,157
161,981
58,483
28,572
84,585
1,338
14,484
1,611
$412,332
The closing prices reported in the active markets in which
the securities are traded are used to value the investments in the
Master Trust. The following table sets forth by level, within the
fair value hierarchy, the Master Trust’s investments at fair value at
December 31, 2009 and 2008.
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Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Total
(In thousands)
Obligations the U.S. Government
and its agencies
Corporate bonds and debentures
Common stock
Index fund - equity
Index fund - fi xed income
Mortgage-backed securities - agencies
Private equity investments
Cash
Accrued investment income
Total
-
-
$207,747
5,164
-
-
-
16,440
-
$25,733
47,792
-
73,356
7,868
85,921
-
-
-
$25,733
-
47,792
-
207,747
-
78,520
-
7,868
-
85,921
-
894
$894
16,440
-
1,719
1,719
$2,613 $472,634
$229,351 $240,670
December 31, 2008
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Total
(In thousands)
Obligations the U.S. Government
and its agencies
Corporate bonds and debentures
Common stock
Index fund - equity
Index fund - fi xed income
Mortgage-backed securities - agencies
Private equity investments
Cash
Accrued investment income
Total
-
-
$161,981
2,815
-
-
-
14,484
-
$18,121
43,157
-
55,668
28,572
84,585
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$1,338
$18,121
43,157
161,981
58,483
28,572
84,585
1,338
14,484
-
1,611
1,611
$2,949 $412,332
$179,280 $230,103
Following is a description of the Master Trust’s valuation
methodologies used for investments measured at fair value:
• Cash - The carrying amount of cash is a reasonable estimate
of the fair value since it is available on demand.
• Equity securities - Equity securities with quoted market
prices obtained from an active exchange market and high
liquidity are classifi ed as Level 1.
• Index funds - equity - Investments in index funds - equity
with quoted market prices obtained from an active
exchange market and high liquidity are classifi ed as Level
1. Investments in index funds – equity valued at the net
asset value (NAV) of shares held by the plan at year end are
classifi ed as Level 2.
• Mutual funds and index funds - fi xed income - Investments
in mutual funds and index funds –fi xed income, are valued
at the net asset value (NAV) of shares held by the plan at year
end. These securities are classifi ed as Level 2.
• Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities - The fair
value of Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities
is based on an active exchange market and is based on
quoted market prices for similar securities. These securities
are classifi ed as Level 2. U.S. agency structured notes are
priced based on a bond’s theoretical value from similar
bonds defi ned by credit quality and market sector and for
which the fair value incorporates an option adjusted spread
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in deriving their fair value. These securities are classifi ed as
Level 2.
• Mortgage-backed securities - Certain agency mortgage and
other asset backed securities (“MBS”) are priced based on a
bond’s theoretical value from similar bonds defi ned by credit
quality and market sector. Their fair value incorporates an
option adjusted spread. The agency MBS is classifi ed as
Level 2.
• Corporate bonds and debentures - Corporate bonds and
debentures are valued at fair value at the closing price
reported in the active market in which the bond is traded.
These securities are classifi ed as Level 2.
• Private equity investments - Private equity investments
include an investment in a private equity fund. The fund
value is recorded at its net asset value (NAV) which is affected
by the changes in the fair market value of the investments
held in the fund. This fund is classifi ed as Level 3.
• Accrued investment income - Given the short-term nature
of these assets, their carrying amount approximates fair
value. Since there is a lack of observable inputs related to
instrument specifi c attributes, these are reported as Level 3.
The preceding valuation methods may produce a fair value
calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or
refl ective of future fair values. Furthermore, although the plan
believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent
with other market participants, the use of different methodologies
or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain fi nancial
instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at
the reporting date.
The following table presents the changes in Level 3 assets
measured at fair value for the years ended December 31, 2009
and 2008 for the Master Trust:
(In thousands)
Balance at January 1
Actual return on plan assets:
Change in unrealized gain (loss) relating to
instruments still held at the reporting date
Actual return on plan assets (gain (loss))
relating to instruments sold during the year
Purchases, sales, issuances, settlements,
paydowns and maturities (net)
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
Balance at December 31
2009
$2,949
2008
$3,732
(444)
(564)
-
-
108
-
$2,613
(219)
-
$2,949
At December 31, 2009, the pension and restoration plans
included 2,745,720 shares (2008 - 2,745,720) of the Corporation’s
common stock with a market value of approximately $6.2
million (2008 - $14.2 million). Dividends paid on shares of
the Corporation’s common stock held by the plan during 2009
amounted to $275 thousand (2008 - $1.5 million).
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The following table sets forth the aggregate status of the
plans and the amounts recognized in the consolidated fi nancial
statements at December 31:
(In thousands)
Change in benefi t obligation:
Benefi t obligation
at beginning of year
Service cost
Interest cost
Curtailment (gain) loss
Actuarial (gain) loss
Benefi ts paid
Benefi t obligations
at end of year
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets
at beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Employer contributions
Benefi ts paid
Fair value of plan assets at
end of year
Amounts recognized in
accumulated other
comprehensive loss:
Net loss
Accumulated other
comprehensive loss (AOCL)
Pension Plans
Benefi t
Restoration Plans
Total
2009
$596,489
3,330
32,672
(40,947)
(4,791)
(29,445)
$31,219
340
1,616
(4,349)
(1,955)
(475)
$627,708
3,670
34,288
(45,296)
(6,746)
(29,920)
$557,308
$26,396
$583,704
$373,709
60,135
9,232
(29,445)
$15,916
3,314
1,746
(475)
$389,625
63,449
10,978
(29,920)
$413,631
$20,501
$434,132
$146,935
$6,119
$153,054
$146,935
$6,119
$153,054
241,923
($222,780)
Reconciliation of net (liability) / asset:
Net (liability) / asset at beginning
of year
Amount recognized in AOCL at
beginning of year, pre-tax
(Accrual) / prepaid at beginning
19,143
of year
(24,297)
Net periodic benefi t (cost) / income
(820)
Additional benefi t (cost) income
9,232
Contributions
3,258
(Accrual) / prepaid at end of year
Amount recognized in AOCL
(146,935)
Net (liability) / asset at end of year ($143,677)
($15,303)
($238,083)
15,017
256,940
(286)
(1,577)
340
1,746
223
(6,119)
($5,896)
18,857
(25,874)
(480)
10,978
3,481
(153,054)
($149,573)
(In thousands)
Change in benefi t obligation:
Benefi t obligation
at beginning of year
Service cost
Interest cost
Settlement (gain) loss
Actuarial (gain) loss
Benefi ts paid
Benefi t obligations
at end of year
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets
at beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Employer contributions
Benefi ts paid
Fair value of plan assets at
end of year
Amounts recognized in
accumulated other
comprehensive loss:
Net prior service cost
Net loss
Accumulated other
comprehensive loss (AOCL)
Pension Plans
Benefi t
Restoration Plans
Total
2008
$555,333
9,261
34,444
-
21,643
(24,192)
$29,065
729
1,843
(24)
229
(623)
$584,398
9,990
36,287
(24)
21,872
(24,815)
$596,489
$31,219
$627,708
$526,090
(133,861)
5,672
(24,192)
$20,400
(5,388)
1,527
(623)
$546,490
(139,249)
7,199
(24,815)
$373,709
$15,916
$389,625
$864
241,059
($304)
15,321
$560
256,380
$241,923
$15,017
$256,940
46,009
($29,243)
Reconciliation of net (liability) / asset:
Net (liability) / asset at beginning
of year
Amount recognized in AOCL at
beginning of year, pre-tax
(Accrual) / prepaid at beginning
16,766
of year
(3,295)
Net periodic benefi t (cost) / income
-
Additional benefi t (cost) income
5,672
Contributions
19,143
(Accrual) / prepaid at end of year
Amount recognized in AOCL
(241,923)
Net (liability) / asset at end of year ($222,780)
Accumulated benefi t obligation
$553,923
($8,665)
($37,908)
8,353
54,362
(312)
(1,525)
24
1,527
(286)
(15,017)
($15,303)
$26,939
16,454
(4,820)
24
7,199
18,857
(256,940)
($238,083)
$580,862
Accumulated benefi t obligation
$557,308
$26,396
$583,704
Of the total liabilities of the pension plans and benefit
restoration plans at December 31, 2009, approximately $1.7
million and $48 thousand, respectively, were considered current
liabilities (2008 - $3.7 million and $29 thousand, respectively).
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The change in accumulated other comprehensive loss
The actuarial assumptions used to determine benefi t obligations
(“AOCL”), pre-tax for the plans was as follows:
for the years ended December 31, were as follows:
2009
2009
2008
(In thousands)
Pension Plans
Benefi t
Restoration Plans
Total
Discount rate:
P.R. Plan
U.S. Plan
Accumulated other comprehensive
loss at January 1, 2009
Increase (decrease) in AOCL:
Recognized during the year:
Prior service (cost) / credit
Actuarial (losses) / gains
Ocurring during the year:
Net actuarial losses / (gains)
Total decrease in AOCL
Accumulated other comprehensive
$241,923
$15,017
$256,940
(864)
(13,794)
(80,330)
(94,988)
304
(824)
(560)
(14,618)
(8,378)
(8,898)
(88,708)
(103,886)
loss at December 31, 2009
$146,935
$6,119
$153,054
Rate of compensation
increase - weighted average:
P.R. Plan
U.S. Plan
(In thousands)
Pension Plans
Benefi t
Restoration Plans
Total
Discount rate:
2008
The actuarial assumptions used to determine the components
of net periodic pension cost for the years ended December 31,
were as follows:
Pension Plans
2009 2008 2007
Benefi t
Restoration Plans
2009 2008 2007
5.90%
4.30
-
-
6.10%
4.00
4.50
-
Accumulated other comprehensive
loss at January 1, 2008
Increase (decrease) in AOCL:
Recognized during the year:
Prior service (cost) / credit
Actuarial (losses) / gains
Ocurring during the year:
Net actuarial losses / (gains)
Total increase in AOCL
Accumulated other comprehensive
$46,009
$8,353
$54,362
P.R. Plan
U.S. Plan
Discount rate at remeasurement
6.10% 6.40% 5.75%
6.10% 6.40% 5.75%
4.00
4.52 4.50
-
5.75 5.75
6.70%
-
-
6.70%
-
-
(266)
-
196,180
195,914
53
(686)
7,297
6,664
(213)
(686)
203,477
202,578
Expected return on
plan assets
Rate of compensation
increase - weighted average:
P.R. Plan
U.S. Plan
8.00% 8.00% 8.00%
8.00% 8.00% 8.00%
4.50% 4.60% 4.80%
-
5.00
-
4.50% 4.60% 4.80%
-
5.00
-
loss at December 31, 2008
$241,923
$15,017
$256,940
The components of net periodic pension cost for the years
The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss that are
expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefi t
cost (credit) during 2010 are as follows:
ended December 31, were as follows:
(In thousands)
2009
Pension Plans
2008
Benefi t
Restoration Plans
2007
2009
2008
2007
(In thousands)
Net loss
Pension Plans
Benefi t Restoration Plans
$8,745
$397
Information for plans with an accumulated benefi t obligation
in excess of plan assets for the years ended December 31, follows:
(In thousands)
Pension Plans
2008
2009
Benefi t
Restoration Plans
2008
2009
Projected benefi t obligation
$557,308 $596,489
$26,396
$31,219
Accumulated benefi t obligation
Fair value of plan assets
557,308 553,923
413,631 373,709
26,396
20,501
26,939
15,916
Components of net
periodic pension cost:
Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return
on plan assets
Amortization of
prior service cost
Amortization of
net loss
Net periodic
cost (benefi t)
Settlement (gain) loss
Curtailment loss (gain)
Total cost
$3,330
32,672
(25,543)
$9,261
34,444
$11,023
31,850
$340
1,616
$729
1,843
$898
1,677
(40,676)
(42,121)
(1,239)
(1,680)
(1,473)
44
266
207
(9)
(53)
(53)
13,794
-
-
869
686
991
24,297
-
820
$25,117
3,295
-
-
$3,295
959
-
(247)
$712
1,577
-
(340)
$1,237
1,525
(24)
-
$1,501
2,040
-
(258)
$1,782
During 2010, the Corporation expects to contribute $3.1
million to the pension plans and $48 thousand to the benefi t
restoration plans.
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The following benefi t payments are expected to be paid:
The status of the Corporation’s unfunded postretirement benefi t
plan at December 31, was as follows:
(In thousands)
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015 - 2019
Pension
$42,868
29,719
30,785
31,844
32,832
177,634
Benefi t
Restoration Plans
$697
908
1,111
1,280
1,449
9,763
Postretirement health care benefi ts
In addition to providing pension benefi ts, BPPR provides certain
health care benefi ts for retired employees. Regular employees of
BPPR, except for employees hired after February 1, 2000, may
become eligible for health care benefi ts, provided they reach
retirement age while working for BPPR.
The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss that are
expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefi t
cost for the postretirement health care benefi t plan during 2010
are as follows:
(In thousands)
Net prior service cost (credit)
Net loss
2010
($1,046)
(1,175)
(In thousands)
Change in benefi t obligation:
Benefi t obligation at beginning
of the year
Service cost
Interest cost
Benefi ts paid
Actuarial loss (gain)
Benefi t obligation at end of year
Funded status at end of year:
Benefi t obligation at end of year
Fair value of plan assets
Funded status at end of year
Amounts recognized in
accumulated other
comprehensive loss:
Net prior service cost
Net (gain) loss
Accumulated other
comprehensive loss ( income)
Reconciliation of net (liability) / asset:
Net (liability) / asset at beginning of year
Amount recognized in accumulated other
comprehensive loss at beginning of year,
pre-tax
(Accrual) / prepaid at beginning of year
Net periodic benefi t (cost) / income
Contributions
(Accrual) / prepaid at end of year
Amount recognized in accumulated other
comprehensive (loss) income
Net (liability) / asset at end of year
2009
2008
$135,943
2,195
8,105
(5,031)
(29,584)
$111,628
$126,046
2,142
8,219
(5,910)
5,446
$135,943
($111,628)
-
($111,628)
($135,943)
-
($135,943)
($2,207)
(23,061)
($3,253)
6,522
($25,268)
$3,269
($135,943)
($126,046)
3,269
(132,674)
(9,254)
5,031
(136,897)
(3,223)
(129,269)
(9,315)
5,910
(132,674)
25,268
($111,629)
(3,269)
($135,943)
Of the total postretirement liabilities as of December 31, 2009,
approximately $5.2 million were considered current liabilities
(2008 - $6.1 million).
The change in accumulated other comprehensive income, pre-
tax for the postretirement plan was as follows:
(In thousands)
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss at beginning
of year
Increase (decrease) in accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss):
2009
2008
$3,269
($3,223)
Recognized during the year:
Prior service (cost) / credit
Ocurring during the year:
Net actuarial losses (gains)
Total decrease in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) at end of year
1,046
1,046
(29,583)
($28,537)
($25,268)
5,446
6,492
$3,269
The weighted average discount rate used in determining the
accumulated postretirement benefi t obligation at December 31,
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2009 was 5.90% (2008 - 6.10%).
The following benefi t payments are expected to be paid:
The weighted average discount rate used to determine the
components of net periodic postretirement benefi t cost for the
year ended December 31, 2009 was 6.10% (2008 - 6.40%; 2007
- 5.75%).
The components of net periodic postretirement benefi t cost for
the year ended December 31, were as follows:
(In thousands)
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
(In thousands)
2009
2008
2007
2015 - 2019
$5,165
5,397
5,589
5,791
6,067
34,580
Service cost
Interest cost
Amortization of prior service benefi t
Total net periodic benefi t cost
$2,195
8,105
(1,046)
$9,254
$2,142
8,219
(1,046)
$9,315
$2,312
7,556
(1,046)
$8,822
The assumed health care cost trend rates at December 31,
were as follows:
To determine postretirement benefi t obligation:
2009
Initial health care cost trend rate
Ultimate health care cost trend rate
Year that the ultimate trend
rate is reached
To determine net periodic benefi t cost:
Initial health care cost trend rate
Ultimate health care cost trend rate
Year that the ultimate trend
rate is reached
7.00%
5.00
2008
7.50%
5.00
2014
2014
2009
7.50%
5.00
2008
8.00%
5.00
2014
2011
The Plan provides that the cost will be capped to 3% of the
annual health care cost increase affecting only those employees
retiring after February 1, 2001.
Assumed health care trend rates generally have a signifi cant
effect on the amounts reported for a health care plan. A one-
percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates
would have the following effects:
(In thousands)
Effect on total service cost and
interest cost components
Effect on postretirement
benefi t obligation
1-Percentage
Point Increase
1-Percentage
Point Decrease
$414
6,880
($366)
(9,172)
The Corporation expects to contribute $5.2 million to the
postretirement benefit plan in 2010 to fund current benefit
payment requirements.
Savings plans
The Corporation also provides defined contribution savings
plans pursuant to Section 1165(e) of the Puerto Rico Internal
Revenue Code and Section 401(k) of the U.S. Internal Revenue
Code, as applicable, for substantially all the employees of the
Corporation. Investments in the plans are participant-directed,
and employer matching contributions are determined based on
the specifi c provisions of each plan. Employees are fully vested
in the employer’s contribution after fi ve years of service. Effective
March 20, 2009, the savings plans were amended to suspend the
employer matching contribution to the plan. The cost of providing
these benefi ts in 2009 was $2.9 million (2008 - $18.8 million;
2007 - $17.4 million).
The plans held 22,239,167 (2008 - 17,254,175; 2007 -
14,972,919) shares of common stock of the Corporation with
a market value of approximately $50.3 million at December 31,
2009 (2008 - $89.0 million; 2007 - $158.7 million).
Note 28 - Stock-based compensation:
The Corporation maintained a Stock Option Plan (the “Stock
Option Plan”), which permitted the granting of incentive awards
in the form of qualifi ed stock options, incentive stock options, or
non-statutory stock options of the Corporation. In April 2004,
the Corporation’s shareholders adopted the Popular, Inc. 2004
Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”), which replaced and
superseded the Stock Option Plan. Nevertheless, all outstanding
award grants under the Stock Option Plan continue to remain in
effect as of December 31, 2009 under the original terms of the
Stock Option Plan.
Stock Option Plan
Employees and directors of the Corporation or any of its
subsidiaries were eligible to participate in the Stock Option Plan.
The Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee of the
Board had the absolute discretion to determine the individuals
that were eligible to participate in the Stock Option Plan. This
plan provides for the issuance of Popular, Inc.’s common stock at
a price equal to its fair market value at the grant date, subject to
certain plan provisions. The shares are to be made available from
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authorized but unissued shares of common stock or treasury stock.
The Corporation’s policy has been to use authorized but unissued
shares of common stock to cover each grant. The maximum option
term is ten years from the date of grant. Unless an option agreement
provides otherwise, all options granted are 20% exercisable after
the fi rst year and an additional 20% is exercisable after each
subsequent year, subject to an acceleration clause at termination
of employment due to retirement.
The following table presents information on stock options
outstanding at December 31, 2009:
Exercise
Price
Range
per Share
$14.39 - $18.50
$19.25 - $27.20
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price of
Options
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Life of Options Options
Outstanding Exercisable
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price of
Options
Options
Outstanding Outstanding
1,245,277
1,307,386
$15.85
$25.21
$20.64
in Years
2.75
4.48
(fully vested) Exercisable
1,245,277
1,220,999
$15.85
$25.07
3.63
2,466,276
$20.41
$14.39 - $27.20
2,552,663
The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding as of
December 31, 2009 was $0.2 million (2008 - $1.6 million; 2007
- $7.3 million). There was no intrinsic value of options exercisable
at December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007.
The following table summarizes the stock option activity and
related information:
Outstanding at January 1, 2007
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2007
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2008
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Expired
Options
Outstanding
3,144,799
-
(10,064)
(19,063)
(23,480)
3,092,192
-
-
(40,842)
(85,507)
2,965,843
-
-
(59,631)
(353,549)
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
$20.65
-
15.83
25.50
20.08
$20.64
-
-
26.29
19.67
$20.59
-
-
26.42
19.25
Outstanding at December 31, 2009
2,552,663
$20.64
The stock options exercisable at December 31, 2009 totaled
2,466,276 (2008 - 2,653,114; 2007 - 2,402,481). There were no
stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2009
and 2008 (2007 - 10,064). Thus, there was no intrinsic value of
options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2009 and
2008 (2007 - $28 thousand). There was no cash received from
stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2009
and 2008 (2007 - $0.2 million).
There were no new stock option grants issued by the
Corporation under the Stock Option Plan during 2009, 2008
and 2007.
During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Corporation
recognized $0.2 million in stock options expense, with a tax benefi t
of $92 thousand (2008 - $1.1 million, with a tax benefi t of $0.4
million; 2007 - $1.8 million, with a tax benefi t of $0.7 million).
Incentive Plan
The Incentive Plan permits the granting of incentive awards in the
form of Annual Incentive Awards, Long-term Performance Unit
Awards, Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted
Stock, Restricted Units or Performance Shares. Participants in the
Incentive Plan are designated by the Compensation Committee
of the Board of Directors (or its delegate as determined by the
Board). Employees and directors of the Corporation and/or any of
its subsidiaries are eligible to participate in the Incentive Plan. The
shares may be made available from common stock purchased by
the Corporation for such purpose, authorized but unissued shares
of common stock or treasury stock. The Corporation’s policy with
respect to the shares of restricted stock has been to purchase such
shares in the open market to cover each grant.
Under the Incentive Plan, the Corporation has issued restricted
shares, which become vested based on the employees’ continued
service with Popular. Unless otherwise stated in an agreement, the
compensation cost associated with the shares of restricted stock
is determined based on a two-prong vesting schedule. The fi rst
part is vested ratably over fi ve years commencing at the date of
grant and the second part is vested at termination of employment
after attainment of 55 years of age and 10 years of service. The
fi ve-year vesting part is accelerated at termination of employment
after attaining 55 years of age and 10 years of service.
The following table summarizes the restricted stock activity
under the Incentive Plan for members of management:
Nonvested at January 1, 2007
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Nonvested at December 31, 2007
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Nonvested at December 31, 2008
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Nonvested at December 31, 2009
Restricted Weighted-Average
Stock
611,470
-
(304,003)
(3,781)
303,686
-
(50,648)
(4,699)
248,339
-
(104,791)
(5,036)
138,512
Grant Date Fair Value
$22.55
-
22.76
19.95
$22.37
-
20.33
19.95
$22.83
-
21.93
19.95
$23.62
During the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007,
no shares of restricted stock were awarded to management under
the Incentive Plan.
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Beginning in 2007, the Corporation authorized the issuance
of performance shares, in addition to restricted shares, under the
Incentive Plan. The performance shares award consists of the
opportunity to receive shares of Popular Inc.’s common stock
provided that the Corporation achieves certain performance goals
during a three-year performance cycle. The compensation cost
associated with the performance shares will be recorded ratably
over a three-year performance period. The performance shares
will be granted at the end of the three-year period and will be
vested at grant date, except when the participant’s employment is
terminated by the Corporation without cause. In such case, the
participant will receive a pro-rata amount of shares calculated as
if the Corporation would have met the performance goal for the
performance period. As of December 31, 2009, 35,397 shares have
been granted under this plan (2008 - 7,106).
During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Corporation
recognized $1.5 million of restricted stock expense related to
management incentive awards, with a tax benefi t of $0.6 million
(2008 - $2.2 million, with a tax benefi t of $0.9 million; 2007 - $2.4
million, with a tax benefi t of $0.9 million). The fair market value of
the restricted stock vested was $1.8 million at grant date and $0.3
million at vesting date. This triggers a shortfall of $1.5 million that
was recorded as an additional income tax expense at the applicable
income tax rate net of deferred tax asset valuation allowance since
the Corporation does not have any surplus due to windfalls. During
the year ended December 31, 2009, the Corporation recognized
$0.6 million of performance shares expense, with a tax benefi t
of $0.1 million (2008 - $0.9 million, with a tax benefi t of $0.4
million). The total unrecognized compensation cost related to
non-vested restricted stock awards and performance shares to
members of management as of December 31, 2009 was $5.0
million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average
period of 2.32 years.
The following table summarizes the restricted stock activity
under the Incentive Plan for members of the Board of Directors:
Non-vested at January 1, 2007
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Non-vested at December 31, 2007
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Non-vested at December 31, 2008
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Non-vested at December 31, 2009
Restricted Weighted-Average
Stock
76,614
38,427
(115,041)
-
-
56,025
(56,025)
-
-
270,515
(270,515)
-
-
Grant Date Fair Value
$22.02
15.89
19.97
-
-
$10.75
10.75
-
-
$2.62
2.62
-
-
During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Corporation
granted 270,515 (2008 - 56,025; 2007 - 38,427) shares of
restricted stock to members of the Board of Directors of Popular,
Inc. and BPPR, which became vested at grant date. During this
period, the Corporation recognized $0.5 million of restricted stock
expense related to these restricted stock grants, with a tax benefi t
of $0.2 million (2008 - $0.5 million, with a tax benefi t of $0.2
million; 2007 - $0.5 million, with a tax benefi t of $0.2 million).
The fair value at vesting date of the restricted stock vested during
the year ended December 31, 2009 for directors was $0.7 million.
Note 29 - Rental expense and commitments:
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation was obligated under
a number of non-cancelable leases for land, buildings, and
equipment which require rentals (net of related sublease rentals)
as follows:
Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Later years
Minimum
payments
Sublease
rentals
(In thousands)
$39,001
35,136
33,615
31,678
28,380
193,446
$361,256
$1,184
741
701
701
581
913
$4,821
Net
$37,817
34,395
32,914
30,977
27,799
192,533
$356,435
Total rental expense for the year ended December 31, 2009 was
$65.6 million (2008 - $79.5 million; 2007 - $71.1 million), which
is included in net occupancy, equipment and communication
expenses, according to their nature.
Note 30 - Income tax:
The components of income tax expense for the continuing
operations for the years ended December 31, are summarized
below.
(In thousands)
2009
2008
2007
Current income tax expense:
Puerto Rico
Federal and States
Subtotal
Deferred income tax (benefi t) expense:
Puerto Rico
Federal and States
Valuation allowance - initial
recognition
Subtotal
Total income tax (benefi t) expense
$75,368
3,012
78,380
(67,098)
(19,584)
-
(86,682)
($8,302)
$91,609
5,106
96,715
$157,436
7,302
164,738
(70,403)
2,507
432,715
364,819
(11,982)
(62,592)
-
(74,574)
$461,534
$90,164
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The reasons for the difference between the income tax (benefi t)
expense applicable to income before provision for income taxes
and the amount computed by applying the statutory tax rate in
Puerto Rico, were as follows:
2009
2008
2007
% of
pre-tax
loss
Amount
% of
pre-tax
income Amount
% of
pre-tax
income
Amount
($230,241) 41%
($85,384)
39%
$114,142
39%
(Dollars in thousands)
Computed income tax at
statutory rates
Benefi ts of net tax-exempt
interest income
(50,261)
9
(62,600)
29
(60,304)
(21)
Effect of income subject
to capital gain tax rate
Non deductible goodwill
(59,843) 10
(17,905)
8
(24,555)
(9)
-
impairment
Deferred tax asset
valuation allowance
Adjustment in deferred tax
due to change in tax rate (12,351)
Difference in tax rates due
to multiple jurisdictions
282,933
40,625
-
-
-
57,544
20
(50)
643,011
(294)
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
(7)
16,398
(8)
10,391
4
States taxes
and other
Income tax (benefi t)
expense
20,836
(4)
(31,986)
15
(7,054)
(2)
($8,302)
1%
$461,534
(211%)
$90,164
31%
Deferred income taxes refl ect the net tax effects of temporary
differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities
for fi nancial reporting purposes and their tax bases. Signifi cant
components of the Corporation’s deferred tax assets and liabilities
at December 31, were as follows:
(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Tax credits available for carryforward
Net operating loss and donation
carryforward available
Postretirement and pension benefi ts
Fair value option
Deferred loan origination fees
Allowance for loan losses
Deferred gains
Accelerated depreciation
Intercompany deferred gains
Other temporary differences
Total gross deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities:
Differences between the assigned
values and the tax bases of assets
and liabilities recognized in purchase
business combinations
Unrealized net gain on trading and
available-for-sale securities
Deferred loan origination costs
Accelerated depreciation
Other temporary differences
Total gross deferred tax liabilities
Valuation allowance
2009
2008
$11,026
$74,676
843,968
103,979
-
7,880
536,277
14,040
2,418
7,015
39,096
670,326
149,027
13,132
8,603
368,690
18,307
-
11,263
37,951
1,565,699
1,351,975
25,896
21,017
30,323
9,708
-
5,923
71,850
1,129,882
78,761
11,228
9,348
13,232
133,586
861,018
Net deferred tax asset
$363,967
$357,371
The net deferred tax asset shown in the table above at December
31, 2009 is refl ected in the consolidated statements of condition
as $364 million in net deferred tax assets (in the “other assets”
caption) (2008 - $357.5 million in deferred tax asset in the “other
assets” caption and $136 thousand in deferred tax liabilities in
the “other liabilities” caption), refl ecting the aggregate deferred
tax assets or liabilities of individual tax-paying subsidiaries of the
Corporation.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation had total tax credits
of $11 million that will reduce the regular income tax liability in
future years expiring in annual installments through the year 2015.
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The deferred tax asset related to the net operating loss
carryforwards (“NOLs”) outstanding at December 31, 2009 expires
as follows:
(In thousands)
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2027
2028
2029
$1,736
1,553
2,354
7,559
8,542
14,640
1
76
971
1,248
77,423
517,265
210,600
$843,968
A deferred tax asset should be reduced by a valuation allowance
if based on the weight of all available evidence, it is more likely than
not (a likelihood of more than 50%) that some portion or the entire
deferred tax asset will not be realized. The valuation allowance
should be suffi cient to reduce the deferred tax asset to the amount
that is more likely than not to be realized. The determination of
whether a deferred tax asset is realizable is based on weighting all
available evidence, including both positive and negative evidence.
The realization of deferred tax assets, including carryforwards and
deductible temporary differences, depends upon the existence
of suffi cient taxable income of the same character during the
carryback or carryforward period. The analysis considers all
sources of taxable income available to realize the deferred tax
asset, including the future reversal of existing taxable temporary
differences, future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary
differences and carryforwards, taxable income in prior carryback
years and tax-planning strategies.
The Corporation’s U.S. mainland operations are in a cumulative
loss position for the three-year period ended December 31,
2009. For purposes of assessing the realization of the deferred
tax assets in the U.S. mainland, this cumulative taxable loss
position is considered signifi cant negative evidence and has caused
management to conclude that the Corporation will not be able to
realize the associated deferred tax assets in the future. At December
31, 2009, the Corporation recorded a valuation allowance of
$1.1 billion on the deferred tax assets of its U.S. operations. At
December 31, 2009, the Corporation’s deferred tax assets related
to its Puerto Rico operations amounted to $382 million. The
Corporation assessed the realization of the Puerto Rico portion
of the net deferred tax asset and based on the weighting of all
available evidence has concluded that it is more likely than not
that such net deferred tax assets will be realized.
Management reassesses the realization of the deferred tax assets
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each reporting period.
Under the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code, the Corporation
and its subsidiaries are treated as separate taxable entities and are
not entitled to fi le consolidated tax returns. The Code provides a
dividends-received deduction of 100% on dividends received from
“controlled” subsidiaries subject to taxation in Puerto Rico and 85%
on dividends received from other taxable domestic corporations.
The Corporation’s federal income tax (benefi t) provision for
2009 was ($12.9) million (2008 - $436.9 million; 2007 – ($196.5)
million). The intercompany settlement of taxes paid is based on tax
sharing agreements which generally allocate taxes to each entity
based on a separate return basis.
The reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefi ts was as follows:
(In millions)
Balance at January 1, 2008
Additions for tax positions related to 2008
Additions for tax positions of prior years
Balance at December 31, 2008
Additions for tax positions related to 2009
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
Reductions by lapse of statute of limitations
Balance at December 31, 2009
Total
$19.3
11.1
10.1
$40.5
3.7
(0.6)
(1.8)
$41.8
At December 31, 2009, the related accrued interest
approximated $7.2 million (2008 - $4.7 million). The interest
expense recognized during 2009 was $2.5 million (2008 - $1.8
million). Management determined that, as of December 31, 2009,
there was no need to accrue for the payment of penalties. The
Corporation’s policy is to report interest related to unrecognized
tax benefi ts in income tax expense, while the penalties, if any, are
reported in other operating expenses in the consolidated statements
of operations.
After consideration of the effect on U.S. federal tax of
unrecognized U.S. state tax benefits, the total amount of
unrecognized tax benefi ts, including U.S. and Puerto Rico that, if
recognized, would affect the Corporation’s effective tax rate, was
approximately $47.1 million at December 31, 2009 (2008 - $43.7
million).
The amount of unrecognized tax benefi ts may increase or
decrease in the future for various reasons including adding amounts
for current tax year positions, expiration of open income tax
returns due to the statute of limitations, changes in management’s
judgment about the level of uncertainty, status of examinations,
litigation and legislative activity, and the addition or elimination
of uncertain tax positions.
The Corporation and its subsidiaries fi le income tax returns in
Puerto Rico, the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various U.S. states and
political subdivisions, and foreign jurisdictions. As of December
31, 2009, the following years remain subject to examination: U.S.
Federal jurisdiction – 2007 through 2009 and Puerto Rico – 2005
through 2009. During 2009, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service
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incorporation of the Corporation’s own credit risk at December
31, 2009.
Market risk is the adverse effect that a change in interest rates,
currency exchange rates, or implied volatility rates might have on
the value of a fi nancial instrument. The Corporation manages the
market risk associated with interest rates and, to a limited extent,
with fl uctuations in foreign currency exchange rates by establishing
and monitoring limits for the types and degree of risk that may be
undertaken. The Corporation regularly measures this risk by using
static gap analysis, simulations and duration analysis.
The derivatives fair values are not offset with the amounts
for the right to reclaim cash collateral or the obligation to return
cash collateral pursuant to the Corporation’s accounting policies.
At December 31, 2009, the amount recognized for the right to
reclaim cash collateral under master netting agreements was $88
million and the amount recognized for the obligation to return
cash collateral was $4 million.
Certain of the Corporation’s derivative instruments include
fi nancial covenants tied to the corresponding banking subsidiary
well-capitalized status and credit rating. These agreements
could require exposure collateralization, early termination or
both. The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with
contingent features that were in a liability position at December
31, 2009 was $66 million. Based on the contractual obligations
established on these derivative instruments, the Corporation has
fully collateralized these positions by pledging collateral of $88
million at December 31, 2009.
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(“IRS”) began the examination of the Corporation’s U.S. operations
tax returns for 2007. That examination is expected to be fi nished
during 2010. Although the outcome of tax audits is uncertain,
the Corporation believes that adequate amounts of tax, interest,
and penalties have been provided for any adjustments that are
expected to result from open years. As a result of examinations,
the Corporation anticipates a reduction in the total amount of
unrecognized tax benefi ts within the next 12 months, which could
amount to approximately $15 million.
Note 31 - Derivative instruments and hedging activities:
The following discussion and tables provide a description of the
derivative instruments used as part of the Corporation’s interest rate
risk management strategies. The use of derivatives is incorporated
as part of the Corporation’s overall interest rate risk management
strategy to minimize significant unplanned fluctuations in
earnings and cash fl ows that are caused by interest rate volatility.
The Corporation’s goal is to manage interest rate sensitivity by
modifying the repricing or maturity characteristics of certain
balance sheet assets and liabilities so that the net interest income is
not, on a material basis, adversely affected by movements in interest
rates. The Corporation uses derivatives in its trading activities to
facilitate customer transactions, to take proprietary positions and as
means of risk management. As a result of interest rate fl uctuations,
hedged fi xed and variable interest rate assets and liabilities will
appreciate or depreciate in fair value. The effect of this unrealized
appreciation or depreciation is expected to be substantially offset
by the Corporation’s gains or losses on the derivative instruments
that are linked to these hedged assets and liabilities. As a matter
of policy, the Corporation does not use highly leveraged derivative
instruments for interest rate risk management.
By using derivative instruments, the Corporation exposes
itself to credit and market risk. If a counterparty fails to fulfi ll
its performance obligations under a derivative contract, the
Corporation’s credit risk will equal the fair value of the derivative
asset. Generally, when the fair value of a derivative contract is
positive, this indicates that the counterparty owes the Corporation,
thus creating a repayment risk for the Corporation. To manage
the level of credit risk, the Corporation deals with counterparties
of good credit standing, enters into master netting agreements
whenever possible and, when appropriate, obtains collateral. The
derivative assets include a $5.1 million negative adjustment (2008
- $7.1 million) as a result of the credit risk of the counterparties
at December 31, 2009. On the other hand, when the fair value
of a derivative contract is negative, the Corporation owes the
counterparty and, therefore, the fair value of derivatives liabilities
incorporates nonperformance risk or the risk that the obligation
will not be fulfi lled. The derivative liabilities include a $2.1
million positive adjustment (2008 - $8.9 million) related to the
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At December 31, 2009
Derivative Assets
Statement of
Derivative Liabilities
Statement of
Notional Condition
Condition Fair
Fair
Amount Classifi cation Value Classifi cation Value
(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as
hedging instruments:
Forward commitments
$112,500
Other
assets
Other
assets
$120,800
$120,800
$1,346
$1,346
Other
liabilities
$22
$22
Interest rate swaps
Total derivatives designated
as hedging instruments
Derivatives not designated
as hedging instruments:
200,000
-
-
$312,500
Financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges or
non-hedging derivatives outstanding at December 31, 2009 and
December 31, 2008 were as follows:
(In thousands)
Derivatives designated as
hedging instruments:
Forward commitments
Total derivatives designated
as hedging instruments
Derivatives not designated
as hedging instruments:
Forward contracts
Interest rate swaps
associated with:
Trading
account
securities $1,253
$165,300
Other
liabilities
$79
- swaps with corporate
clients
- swaps offsetting position
of corporate clients' swaps 1,006,154
1,006,154
63,120
Other
liabilities
Other
131
131
liabilities 67,358
Other
assets
Other
assets
Other
assets
Interest rate caps and fl oors
Interest rate caps and fl oors for
the benefi t of corporate clients
Index options on deposits
Bifurcated embedded options
Total derivatives not
designated as
hedging instruments
Total derivative assets
and liabilities
139,859
249
139,859
-
-
Other
assets
110,900
6,976
84,316
-
-
-
Other
liabilities
-
249
-
-
Interest
bearing
deposits 5,402
$2,652,542
$71,729
$73,219
$2,773,342
$73,075
$73,241
At December 31, 2008
Derivative Assets
Statement of
Condition
Notional
Amount Classifi cation Value Classifi cation
Statement of
Fair Condition
151
Derivative Liabilities
Fair
Value
$2,255
2,380
$4,635
Other
liabilities
Other
liabilities
$6
$6
Forward contracts
Interest rate swaps
associated with:
$272,301
Other
assets
$38
Other
liabilities
$4,733
- swaps with corporate
clients
- swaps offsetting
position of corporate
clients' swaps
Foreign currency and
exchange rate commitments
with clients
Foreign currency and
exchange rate commitments
with counterparty
1,038,908
1,038,908
377
373
Interest rate caps
Interest rate caps for the
benefi t of corporate clients
128,284
128,284
Index options on deposits
208,557
Bifurcated embedded options 178,608
Total derivatives not
designated as
hedging instruments
Total derivative assets
and liabilities
$3,307,100
$2,994,600
Other
assets 100,668
-
-
-
-
Other
assets
Other
assets
Other
assets
-
Other
assets
18
16
89
-
8,821
-
-
$109,650
$109,656
Other
liabilities
Other
liabilities
Other
liabilities
-
Other
liabilities
-
Interest
bearing
deposits
98,437
15
16
89
-
-
8,584
$111,874
$116,509
The Corporation utilizes forward contracts to hedge the sale of
mortgage-backed securities with duration terms over one month.
Interest rate forwards are contracts for the delayed delivery of
securities, which the seller agrees to deliver on a specifi ed future
date at a specifi ed price or yield. These forward contracts are
hedging a forecasted transaction and thus qualify for cash fl ow
hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value of the derivatives
are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). The amount
included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
corresponding to these forward contracts is expected to be
reclassifi ed to earnings in the next twelve months. These contracts
have a maximum remaining maturity of 77 days at December 31,
2009.
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For cash fl ow hedges, gains and losses on derivative contracts
that are reclassifi ed from accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss) to current period earnings are included in the line item in
which the hedged item is recorded and in the same period in
which the forecasted transaction affects earnings, as presented in
the table below.
Year ended December 31, 2009
Amount of
gain (loss) operations of
Classifi cation
in the
Classifi cation Amount of
of gain (loss)
gain (loss)
recognized in
recognized in
income on
income on
statement of Amount of derivatives
derivatives
(ineffective
gain (loss)
(ineffective
portion and
reclassifi ed portion and
amount
(loss) reclassifi ed from AOCI
recognized in
OCI on
derivatives from AOCI into into income excluded from excluded from
effectiveness
(effective
(effective income (effective
testing)
portion)
portion)
$125
($4,535) Trading account
($1,419) Trading account
effectiveness
testing)
the gain
portion)
amount
(In thousands)
Forward commitments
Interest rate swaps
Total cash fl ow hedges
-
($1,419)
profi t
Interest expense
(2,380)
($6,915)
profi t
-
-
$125
OCI - "Other Comprehensive Income"
AOCI - "Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income"
Fair Value Hedges
At December 31, 2009 and 2008, there were no derivatives
designated as fair value hedges.
Non-Hedging Activities
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Corporation recognized
a loss of $19.5 million related to its non-hedging derivatives, as
detailed in the table below.
(In thousands)
Forward contracts
Interest rate swap contracts
Credit derivatives
Foreign currency and
exchange rate commitments
Foreign currency and
exchange rate commitments
Indexed options
Bifurcated embedded options
Total
Classifi cation of gain
(loss) recognized in
income on derivatives
Trading account profi t
Other operating income
Other operating income
Amount of gain
(loss) recognized in
income on derivatives
($12,485)
(6,468)
(2,599)
Interest expense
(4)
Other operating income
Interest expense
Interest expense
25
1,209
788
($19,534)
Forward Contracts
The Corporation has forward contracts to sell mortgage-backed
securities with terms lasting less than a month, which are accounted
for as trading derivatives. Changes in their fair value are recognized
in trading gains and losses.
Interest Rates Swaps and Foreign Currency and Exchange Rate
Commitments
In addition to using derivative instruments as part of its interest rate
risk management strategy, the Corporation also utilizes derivatives,
such as interest rate swaps and foreign exchange contracts, in
its capacity as an intermediary on behalf of its customers. The
Corporation minimizes its market risk and credit risk by taking
offsetting positions under the same terms and conditions with
credit limit approvals and monitoring procedures. Market value
changes on these swaps and other derivatives are recognized in
income in the period of change.
Interest Rate Caps
The Corporation enters into interest rate caps as an intermediary
on behalf of its customers and simultaneously takes offsetting
positions under the same terms and conditions thus minimizing
its market and credit risks.
Note 32 - Off-balance sheet activities and concentration
of credit risk:
Off-balance sheet risk
The Corporation is a party to fi nancial instruments with off-
balance sheet credit risk in the normal course of business to meet
the fi nancial needs of its customers. These fi nancial instruments
include loan commitments, letters of credit, and standby letters
of credit. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements
of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized
in the consolidated statements of condition.
The Corporation’s exposure to credit loss in the event of
nonperformance by the other party to the fi nancial instrument
for commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and
fi nancial guarantees written is represented by the contractual
notional amounts of those instruments. The Corporation uses the
same credit policies in making these commitments and conditional
obligations as it does for those refl ected on the consolidated
statements of condition.
Financial instruments with off-balance sheet credit risk at
December 31, whose contract amounts represent potential credit
risk were as follows:
(In thousands)
Commitments to extend credit:
Credit card lines
Commercial lines of credit
Other unused credit commitments
Commercial letters of credit
Standby letters of credit
Commitments to originate mortgage loans
2009
2008
$3,787,587
2,826,762
398,799
13,366
134,281
47,941
$3,571,404
2,960,174
585,399
18,572
181,223
71,297
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Commitments to extend credit
Contractual commitments to extend credit are legally binding
agreements to lend money to customers for a specifi ed period
of time. To extend credit, the Corporation evaluates each
customer’s creditworthiness. The amount of collateral obtained,
if deemed necessary, is based on management’s credit evaluation
of the counterparty. Collateral held varies but may include cash,
accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment
and investment securities, among others. Since many of the loan
commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total
commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash
requirements.
Letters of credit
There are two principal types of letters of credit: commercial and
standby letters of credit. The credit risk involved in issuing letters
of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan
facilities to customers.
In general, commercial letters of credit are short-term
instruments used to fi nance a commercial contract for the shipment
of goods from a seller to a buyer. This type of letter of credit ensures
prompt payment to the seller in accordance with the terms of the
contract. Although the commercial letter of credit is contingent
upon the satisfaction of specifi ed conditions, it represents a credit
exposure if the buyer defaults on the underlying transaction.
Standby letters of credit are issued by the Corporation to
disburse funds to a third party benefi ciary if the Corporation’s
customer fails to perform under the terms of an agreement with
the benefi ciary. These letters of credit are used by the customer as
a credit enhancement and typically expire without being drawn
upon.
Other commitments
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation also maintained other non-
credit commitments for $10 million, primarily for the acquisition
of other investments (2008 - $10 million).
Geographic concentration
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation had no significant
concentrations of credit risk and no signifi cant exposure to highly
leveraged transactions in its loan portfolio. Note 39 provides
further information on the asset composition of the Corporation
by geographical area at December 31, 2009 and 2008.
Included in total assets of Puerto Rico are investments in
obligations of the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government agencies
amounting to $1.5 billion at December 31, 2009 (2008 - $4.7
billion).
Note 33 - Contingent liabilities:
Legal Proceedings
The Corporation and its subsidiaries are defendants in a number
of legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business.
Based on the opinion of legal counsel, management believes
that the fi nal disposition of these matters, except for the matters
described below which are in very early stages and management
cannot currently predict their outcome, will not have a material
adverse effect on the Corporation’s business, results of operations,
fi nancial condition and liquidity.
Between May 14, 2009 and March 1, 2010, fi ve putative class
actions and two derivative claims were fi led in the United States
District Court for the District of Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rico
Court of First Instance, San Juan Part, against Popular, Inc. and
certain of its directors and offi cers, among others. The fi ve class
actions have now been consolidated into two separate actions:
a securities class action captioned Hoff v. Popular, Inc., et al.
(consolidated with Otero v. Popular, Inc., et al.) and an ERISA class
action entitled In re Popular, Inc. ERISA Litigation (comprised of
the consolidated cases of Walsh v. Popular, Inc. et al.; Montañez v.
Popular, Inc., et al.; and Dougan v. Popular, Inc., et al.). On October
19, 2009, plaintiffs in the Hoff case fi led a consolidated class action
complaint which includes as defendants the underwriters in the
May 2008 offering of Series B Preferred Stock. The consolidated
action purports to be on behalf of purchasers of Popular’s securities
between January 24, 2008 and February 19, 2009 and alleges
that the defendants violated Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act,
and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, and Section 20(a) of
the Exchange Act by issuing a series of allegedly false and/or
misleading statements and/or omitting to disclose material facts
necessary to make statements made by the Corporation not false
and misleading. The consolidated action also alleges that the
defendants violated Section 11, Section 12(a)(2) and Section
15 of the Securities Act by making allegedly untrue statements
and/or omitting to disclose material facts necessary to make
statements made by the Corporation not false and misleading in
connection with the May 2008 offering of Series B Preferred Stock.
The consolidated securities class action complaint seeks class
certifi cation, an award of compensatory damages and reasonable
costs and expenses, including counsel fees. On January 11,
2010, Popular and the individual defendants moved to dismiss
the consolidated securities class action complaint. On November
30, 2009, plaintiffs in the ERISA case fi led a consolidated class
action complaint. The consolidated complaint purports to be
on behalf of employees participating in the Popular, Inc. U.S.A.
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan and the Popular, Inc. Puerto
Rico Savings and Investment Plan from January 24, 2008 to the
date of the Complaint to recover losses pursuant to Sections 409
and 502(a)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
(ERISA) against Popular, certain directors, offi cers and members
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of plan committees, each of whom is alleged to be a plan fi duciary.
The consolidated complaint alleges that the defendants breached
their alleged fi duciary obligations by, among other things, failing
to eliminate Popular stock as an investment alternative in the
plans. The complaint seeks to recover alleged losses to the plans
and equitable relief, including injunctive relief and a constructive
trust, along with costs and attorneys’ fees. On December 21, 2009,
and in compliance with a scheduling order issued by the Court,
Popular and the individual defendants submitted an answer to the
amended complaint. Shortly thereafter, on December 31, 2009,
Popular and the individual defendants fi led a motion to dismiss
the consolidated class action complaint or, in the alternative,
for judgment on the pleadings. The derivative actions (García
v. Carrión, et al. and Díaz v. Carrión, et al.) have been brought
purportedly for the benefi t of nominal defendant Popular, Inc.
against certain executive offi cers and directors and allege breaches
of fi duciary duty, waste of assets and abuse of control in connection
with our issuance of allegedly false and misleading fi nancial
statements and fi nancial reports and the offering of the Series B
Preferred Stock. The derivative complaints seek a judgment that
the action is a proper derivative action, an award of damages and
restitution, and costs and disbursements, including reasonable
attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses. On October 9, 2009, the
Court coordinated for purposes of discovery the García action
and the consolidated securities class action. On October 15,
2009, Popular and the individual defendants moved to dismiss
the García complaint for failure to make a demand on the Board
of Directors prior to initiating litigation. On November 20, 2009,
and pursuant to a stipulation among the parties, plaintiffs fi led
an amended complaint, and on December 21, 2009, Popular and
the individual defendants moved to dismiss the García amended
complaint. The Díaz case, fi led in the Puerto Rico Court of First
Instance, San Juan, has been removed to the U.S. District Court
for the District of Puerto Rico. On October 13, 2009, Popular and
the individual defendants moved to consolidate the García and
Díaz actions. On October 26, 2009, plaintiff moved to remand
the Díaz case to the Puerto Rico Court of First Instance and to
stay defendants’ consolidation motion pending the outcome of the
remand proceedings. At a scheduling conference held on January
14, 2010, the Court stayed discovery in both the Hoff and García
matters pending resolution of their respective motions to dismiss.
At this early stage, it is not possible for management to assess
the probability of an adverse outcome, or reasonably estimate
the amount of any potential loss. It is possible that the ultimate
resolution of these matters, if unfavorable, may be material to the
Corporation’s results of operations.
Note 34 - Guarantees:
The Corporation has obligations upon the occurrence of certain
events under fi nancial guarantees provided in certain contractual
agreements. These various arrangements are summarized below.
The Corporation issues fi nancial standby letters of credit and
has risk participation in standby letters of credit issued by other
fi nancial institutions, in each case to guarantee the performance
of various customers to third parties. If the customer fails to meet
its fi nancial or performance obligation to the third party under the
terms of the contract, then, upon their request, the Corporation
would be obligated to make the payment to the guaranteed party.
At December 31, 2009 and 2008, the Corporation recorded a
liability of $0.7 million, which represents the unamortized balance
of the obligations undertaken in issuing the guarantees under the
standby letters of credit issued or modifi ed after December 31,
2002. In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 460, the
Corporation recognizes at fair value the obligation at inception of
the standby letters of credit. The fair value approximates the fee
received from the customer for issuing such commitments. These
fees are deferred and are recognized over the commitment period.
The contract amounts in standby letters of credit outstanding at
December 31, 2009 and 2008, shown in Note 32, represent the
maximum potential amount of future payments the Corporation
could be required to make under the guarantees in the event
of nonperformance by the customers. These standby letters of
credit are used by the customer as a credit enhancement and
typically expire without being drawn upon. The Corporation’s
standby letters of credit are generally secured, and in the event
of nonperformance by the customers, the Corporation has rights
to the underlying collateral provided, which normally includes
cash and marketable securities, real estate, receivables and others.
Management does not anticipate any material losses related to
these instruments.
The Corporation securitized mortgage loans into guaranteed
mortgage-backed securities subject to limited, and in certain
instances, lifetime credit recourse on the loans that serve as
collateral for the mortgage-backed securities. Also, from time to
time, the Corporation may sell, in bulk sale transactions, residential
mortgage loans and SBA commercial loans subject to credit
recourse or to certain representations and warranties from the
Corporation to the purchaser. These representations and warranties
may relate, for example, to borrower creditworthiness, loan
documentation, collateral, prepayment and early payment defaults.
The Corporation may be required to repurchase the loans under
the credit recourse agreements or representation and warranties.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation serviced $4.5 billion
(2008 - $4.9 billion) in residential mortgage loans subject to
credit recourse provisions, principally loans associated with
FNMA and Freddie Mac programs. In the event of any customer
default, pursuant to the credit recourse provided, the Corporation
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is required to repurchase the loan or reimburse the third party
investor for the incurred loss. The maximum potential amount of
future payments that the Corporation would be required to make
under the recourse arrangements in the event of nonperformance by
the borrowers is equivalent to the total outstanding balance of the
residential mortgage loans serviced. During 2009, the Corporation
repurchased approximately $47 million in mortgage loans subject
to the credit recourse provisions. In the event of nonperformance
by the borrower, the Corporation has rights to the underlying
collateral securing the mortgage loan. The Corporation suffers
losses on these loans when the proceeds from a foreclosure sale
of the property underlying a defaulted mortgage loan are less than
the outstanding principal balance of the loan plus any uncollected
interest advanced and the costs of holding and disposing of the
related property. Historically, the losses associated to these credit
recourse arrangements, which pertained to residential mortgage
loans in Puerto Rico, have not been signifi cant. At December 31,
2009, the Corporation’s liability established to cover the estimated
credit loss exposure related to loans sold or serviced with credit
recourse amounted to $16 million (2008 - $14 million).
When the Corporation sells or securitizes mortgage loans,
it generally makes customary representations and warranties
regarding the characteristics of the loans sold. The Corporation’s
mortgage operations in Puerto Rico group conforming conventional
mortgage loans into pools which are exchanged for FNMA and
GNMA mortgage-backed securities, which are generally sold to
private investors, or may sell the loans directly to FNMA or other
private investors for cash. To the extent the loans do not meet
specifi ed characteristics, investors are generally entitled to require
the Corporation to repurchase such loans or indemnify the investor
against losses if the assets do not meet certain guidelines. Quality
review procedures are performed by the Corporation as required
under the government agency programs to ensure that asset
guideline qualifi cations are met. The Corporation has not recorded
any specifi c contingent liability in the consolidated fi nancial
statements for these customary representation and warranties
related to loans sold by the Corporation’s mortgage operations in
Puerto Rico, and management believes that, based on historical
data, the probability of payments and expected losses under these
representation and warranty arrangements is not signifi cant.
Servicing agreements relating to the mortgage-backed securities
programs of FNMA, FHLMC and GNMA, and to mortgage
loans sold or serviced to certain other investors, require the
Corporation to advance funds to make scheduled payments of
principal, interest, taxes and insurance, if such payments have
not been received from the borrowers. At December 31, 2009,
the Corporation serviced $17.7 billion (2008 - $17.6 billion) in
mortgage loans, including the loans serviced with credit recourse.
The Corporation generally recovers funds advanced pursuant to
these arrangements from the mortgage owner, from liquidation
proceeds when the mortgage loan is foreclosed or, in the case of
FHA/VA loans, under the applicable FHA and VA insurance and
guarantee programs. However, in the interim, the Corporation
must absorb the cost of the funds it advances during the time the
advance is outstanding. The Corporation must also bear the costs
of attempting to collect on delinquent and defaulted mortgage
loans. In addition, if a defaulted loan is not cured, the mortgage
loan will be canceled as part of the foreclosure proceedings and
the Corporation will not receive any future servicing income with
respect to that loan. At December 31, 2009, the amount of funds
advanced by the Corporation under such servicing agreements
was approximately $14 million (2008 - $11 million). To the
extent the mortgage loans underlying the Corporation’s servicing
portfolio experience increased delinquencies, the Corporation
would be required to dedicate additional cash resources to comply
with its obligation to advance funds as well as incur additional
administrative costs related to increases in collection efforts.
At December 31, 2009, the Corporation established reserves
for customary representation and warranties related to loans sold
by its U.S. subsidiary E-LOAN. Loans had been sold to investors
on a servicing released basis subject to certain representation
and warranties. Although the risk of loss or default was generally
assumed by the investors, the Corporation is required to make
certain representations relating to borrower creditworthiness,
loan documentation and collateral, which if not complied, may
result in requiring the Corporation to repurchase the loans or
indemnify investors for any related losses associated to these
loans. The loans had been sold prior to 2009. At December 31,
2009, the Corporation’s reserve for estimated losses from such
representation and warranty arrangements amounted to $33
million, which was included as part of other liabilities in the
consolidated statement of condition (2008 - $6 million). E-LOAN
is no longer originating and selling loans since the subsidiary
ceased these activities during 2008. In 2009, the Corporation
continued to reassess its estimate for expected losses associated to
E-LOAN’s customary representation and warranty arrangements.
The analysis incorporates expectations on future disbursements
based on quarterly repurchases and make-whole events for the
most recent two years, which refl ect the increase in claims resulting
from the current deteriorated economic environment, including
the real estate market. The analysis also considers factors such
as the average time distance between the loan’s funding date and
the loan repurchase date as observed in the historical loan data.
During 2009, E-LOAN charged-off approximately $14 million
to this representation and warranty reserve associated with loan
repurchases and indemnifi cation or make-whole payments. Make-
whole events are typically defaulted cases which the investor
attempts to recover by collateral or guarantees, and the seller is
obligated to cover any impaired or unrecovered portion of the loan.
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During 2008, the Corporation provided indemnifi cations for the
breach of certain representations or warranties in connection with
certain sales of assets by the discontinued operations of PFH. The
sales were on a non-credit recourse basis. At December 31, 2009,
the agreements primarily include indemnifi cation for breaches of
certain key representations and warranties, some of which expire
within a defi nite time period; others survive until the expiration
of the applicable statute of limitations, and others do not expire.
Certain of the indemnifi cations are subject to a cap or maximum
aggregate liability defi ned as a percentage of the purchase price. The
indemnifi cations agreements outstanding at December 31, 2009
related principally to make-whole arrangements. At December
31, 2009, the Corporation’s reserve related to PFH’s indemnity
arrangements amounted to $9 million (2008 - $16 million), and
is included as other liabilities in the consolidated statement of
condition. During 2009, the Corporation recorded charge-offs with
respect to the PFH’s representation and warranty arrangements
amounting to approximately $3 million. The reserve balance at
December 31, 2009 contemplates historical indemnity payments.
Certain indemnifi cation provisions, which included, for example,
reimbursement of premiums on early loan payoffs and repurchase
obligation for defaulted loans within a short-term timeframe,
expired during 2009. Popular, Inc. Holding Company and Popular
North America have agreed to guarantee certain obligations of PFH
with respect to the indemnifi cation obligations.
During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Corporation
sold a lease portfolio of approximately $0.3 billion. At December
31, 2009, the reserve established to provide for any losses on the
breach of certain representations and warranties included in the
associated sale agreements amounted to $6 million. This reserve is
included as part of other liabilities in the consolidated statement
of condition. During 2009, the Corporation recorded charge-offs
of approximately $1 million related to these representation and
warranty arrangements.
Popular, Inc. Holding Company (“PIHC”) fully and
unconditionally guarantees certain borrowing obligations issued by
certain of its wholly-owned consolidated subsidiaries totaling $0.6
billion at December 31, 2009 (2008 - $1.7 billion). In addition, at
December 31, 2009, PIHC fully and unconditionally guaranteed
on a subordinated basis $1.4 billion (2008 - $824 million) of
capital securities (trust preferred securities) issued by wholly-
owned issuing trust entities to the extent set forth in the applicable
guarantee agreement. Refer to Note 22 to the consolidated fi nancial
statements for information on these trust entities.
Note 35 - Fair value option:
During 2008 and upon adoption of ASC Topic 825, the Corporation
elected to measure at fair value approximately $1.5 billion in loans
and $287 million in borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2007,
which pertained to the discontinued operations of PFH.
Upon adoption of ASC Topic 825, the Corporation recognized
a $262 million negative after-tax adjustment ($409 million before
tax) to beginning retained earnings (accumulated defi cit) due to
the transitional adjustment for electing the fair value option, as
detailed in the following table.
Cumulative effect
adjustment to
January 1, 2008
January 1, 2008
Fair value
retained earnings - (Carrying value
after adoption)
$987,117
Gain (Loss)
($494,180)
January 1, 2008
(Carrying value)
prior to adoption)
$1,481,297
($286,611)
$85,625
($200,986)
($408,555)
146,724
($261,831)
(In thousands)
Loans
Notes payable
(bond certifi cates)
Pre-tax cumulative effect
of adopting fair value
option accounting
Net increase in deferred
tax asset
After-tax cumulative effect of
adopting fair value option
accounting
During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Corporation
recognized $198.9 million in losses attributable to changes in the
fair value of loans and notes payable (bond certifi cates). These
losses were included in the caption “Loss from discontinued
operations, net of tax” in the consolidated statement of operations.
As described in Note 3 to the consolidated fi nancial statements,
the Corporation executed a series of sales during 2008 that reduced
substantially the volume of PFH’s fi nancial instruments measured
at fair value. At December 31, 2008, there were only $5 million
in loans measured at fair value pursuant to the fair value option.
These loans were included as part of “Assets from discontinued
operations” in the consolidated statement of condition. At
December 31, 2009, there were no fi nancial assets or liabilities
measured at fair value pursuant to the fair value option.
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Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following fair value hierarchy tables present information about
the Corporation’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a
recurring basis as of December 31, 2009 and 2008:
At December 31, 2009
Level 1
(In millions)
Assets
Continuing Operations
Investment securities
available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities
Obligations of U.S. Government
sponsored entities
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States
and political subdivisions
Collateralized mortgage
obligations - federal agencies
Collateralized mortgage
obligations - private label
Mortgage-backed securities
Equity securities
Total investment securities
available-for-sale
Trading account securities,
excluding derivatives:
Obligations of Puerto Rico,
States and political subdivisions
Collateralized mortgage obligations
Residential mortgage-backed
securities - federal agencies
Other
Total trading account securities
Mortgage servicing rights
Derivatives
Total
Liabilities
Continuing Operations
Derivatives
Total
-
-
-
-
-
-
$3
$3
-
-
-
-
-
-
$3
-
-
Level 2
Level 3
Balance at
December 31,
2009
$30
1,648
81
1,600
118
3,176
5
$6,658
$13
1
208
9
$231
-
$73
$6,962
-
-
-
-
-
$34
-
$34
-
$3
224
3
$230
$170
-
$434
$30
1,648
81
1,600
118
3,210
8
$6,695
$13
4
432
12
$461
$170
73
$7,399
($73)
($73)
-
-
($73)
($73)
Note 36 - Fair value measurement:
ASC Subtopic 820-10 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”
establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to
valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels
in order to increase consistency and comparability in fair value
measurements and disclosures. The hierarchy is broken down into
three levels based on the reliability of inputs as follows:
• Level 1- Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for
identical assets or liabilities that the Corporation has the
ability to access at the measurement date. Valuation on these
instruments does not necessitate a significant degree of
judgment since valuations are based on quoted prices that
are readily available in an active market.
• Level 2- Quoted prices other than those included in Level
1 that are observable either directly or indirectly. Level 2
inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in
active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or
liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are
observable or that can be corroborated by observable market
data for substantially the full term of the fi nancial instrument.
• Level 3- Inputs are unobservable and significant to the
fair value measurement. Unobservable inputs refl ect the
Corporation’s own assumptions about assumptions that
market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
The Corporation maximizes the use of observable inputs and
minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the
observable inputs be used when available. Fair value is based upon
quoted market prices when available. If listed price or quotes
are not available, the Corporation employs internally-developed
models that primarily use market-based inputs including yield
curves, interest rates, volatilities, and credit curves, among others.
Valuation adjustments are limited to those necessary to ensure that
the fi nancial instrument’s fair value is adequately representative
of the price that would be received or paid in the marketplace.
These adjustments include amounts that refl ect counterparty credit
quality, the Corporation’s credit standing, constraints on liquidity
and unobservable parameters that are applied consistently.
The estimated fair value may be subjective in nature and
may involve uncertainties and matters of signifi cant judgment
for certain fi nancial instruments. Changes in the underlying
assumptions used in calculating fair value could signifi cantly
affect the results.
The Corporation adopted the provisions of ASC Subtopic
820-10 for nonfi nancial assets and nonfi nancial liabilities that
are recognized or disclosed at fair value on nonrecurring basis on
January 1, 2009.
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At December 31, 2008
Level 1
(In millions)
Assets
Continuing Operations
Investment securities
available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities
Obligations of U.S. Government
sponsored entities
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States
and political subdivisions
Collateralized mortgage
obligations - federal agencies
Collateralized mortgage
obligations - private label
Mortgage-backed securities
Equity securities
Total investment securities
available-for-sale
Trading account securities,
excluding derivatives:
U.S. Treasury securities and
obligations of U.S. Government
sponsored entities
Obligations of Puerto Rico,
States and political subdivisions
Collateralized mortgage obligations
Residential mortgage-backed
securities - federal agencies
Commercial paper
Other
Total trading account securities
Mortgage servicing rights
Derivatives
Discontinued Operations
Loans measured at fair value
pursuant to fair value option
Total
Liabilities
Continuing Operations
Derivatives
Total
-
-
-
-
-
-
$5
$5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$5
-
-
Level 2
Level 3
Balance at
December 31,
2008
$502
4,807
101
1,507
149
812
5
$7,883
$3
28
2
296
5
12
$346
-
$110
-
$8,339
-
-
-
-
-
$37
-
$37
-
-
$3
292
-
5
$300
$176
-
$5
$518
$502
4,807
101
1,507
149
849
10
$7,925
$3
28
5
588
5
17
$646
$176
110
$5
$8,862
($117)
($117)
-
-
($117)
($117)
The following tables present the changes in Level 3 assets and
liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the years
ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.
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159
Year ended December 31, 2009
Balance
at
January
1, 2009
Gains
(losses)
included
in
earnings
Gains (losses)
included in
other
comprehensive
income
Increase
(decrease)
in accrued
interest
receivable
Purchases,
sales,
issuances,
settlements,
paydowns
and maturities
(net)
Balance
at
December
31, 2009
Changes in
unrealized
gains (losses)
included in
earnings related
to assets still
held as of
December 31,
2009
$37
$37
$3
292
5
-
-
-
$3
(1)
$300
$2
$176
($31)
$5
$1
$518
($28)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
($3)
($3)
-
($71)
(1)
($72)
$25
($6)
($56)
$34
$34
$3
224
3
$230
$170
-
-
-
$6
-
$6
($18)
-
-
$434
($12)
(a)
(c)
(b)
(In millions)
Assets
Continuing Operations
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Mortgage-backed securities
Total investment securities available-for-sale
Trading account securities:
Collateralized mortgage obligations
Residential mortgage-backed securities-federal agencies
Other
Total trading account securities
Mortgage servicing rights
Discontinued Operations
Loans measured at fair value pursuant to fair value option
Total
a) Gains (losses) are included in “Trading account profi t” in the statement of operations
b) Gains (losses) are included in “Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax” in the statement of operations
c) Gains (losses) are included in “Other service fees” in the statement of operations
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(In millions)
Assets
Continuing Operations
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Mortgage-backed securities
Total investment securities available-for-sale
Trading account securities:
Collateralized mortgage obligations
Residential mortgage-backed securities-federal agencies
Other
Total trading account securities
Mortgage servicing rights
Discontinued Operations
Residual interests available-for-sale
Residual interests-trading
Mortgage servicing rights
Loans measured at fair value pursuant to fair value option
Year ended December 31, 2008
Balance
at
January
1, 2008
Gains
(losses)
included
in
earnings
Gains (losses)
included in
other
comprehensive
income
Purchases,
sales,
issuances,
settlements,
paydowns
and
maturities
(net)
Increase
(decrease)
in accrued
interest
receivable
/payable
Balance
at
December
31, 2008
Changes in
unrealized gains
(losses) included
in earnings
related to assets
and liabilities
still held as of
December 31,
2008
-
-
$1
$1
$39
$39
$3
227
3
-
$7
-
$233
$7
$111
($27)
$4
40
81
987
($4)
(32)
(44)
(188)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
($3)
$37
($3)
$37
-
$58
2
$3
292
5
-
-
-
$5
(a)
-
$60
$300
$5
$92
$176
($16)
-
-
-
($13)
-
($8)
(37)
(781)
-
-
-
$5
-
-
-
($38)
(c)
(b)
(b)
(b)
(b)
(b)
Total
$1,495
($288)
$1
($13)
($677)
$518
($49)
Liabilities
Discontinued Operations
Notes payable measured at fair value pursuant to fair value option
Total
($201)
($11)
($201)
($11)
-
-
-
-
$212
$212
-
-
-
-
a) Gains (losses) are included in “Trading account profi t” in the statement of operations
b) Gains (losses) are included in “Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax” in the statement of operations
c) Gains (losses) are included in “Other service fees” in the statement of operations
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There were no transfers in and/or out of Level 3 for fi nancial
instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the
years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008.
Gains and losses (realized and unrealized) included in earnings
for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 for Level 3 assets
and liabilities included in the previous tables are reported in the
consolidated statement of operations as follows:
Year ended December
31, 2009
Year ended December
31, 2008
Change in
unrealized
gains
(losses)
relating
to assets/
liabilities
still held at
reporting
date
Change in
unrealized
gains (losses)
relating to
assets/
liabilities still
held at
reporting date
Total
gains
(losses)
included
in
earnings
($18)
6
($27)
7
-
($12)
(279)
($299)
($16)
5
(38)
($49)
Total
gains
(losses)
included
in
earnings
($31)
2
1
($28)
(In millions)
Continuing Operations
Other service fees
Trading account profi t
Discontinued Operations
Loss from discontinued
operations, net of tax
Total
Additionally, the Corporation may be required to measure
certain assets at fair value in periods subsequent to initial
recognition on a nonrecurring basis in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. The adjustments to fair value
usually result from the application of lower of cost or fair value
accounting, identifi cation of impaired loans requiring specifi c
reserves under ASC Subsection 310-10-35 “Accounting by
Creditors for Impairment of a Loan” (formerly SFAS No. 114),
or write-downs of individual assets. The following tables present
fi nancial and non-fi nancial assets that were subject to a fair value
measurement on a nonrecurring basis during the years ended
December 31, 2009 and 2008 and which were still included in the
consolidated statement of condition as of such dates. The amounts
disclosed represent the aggregate of the fair value measurements
of those assets as of the end of the reporting period.
Carrying value at December 31, 2009
Total
-
-
-
-
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
(In millions)
Continuing Operations
Loans (1)
Other real estate owned (2)
Other foreclosed assets (2)
Total
(1) Relates mostly to certain impaired collateral dependent loans. The impairment was
measured based on the fair value of the collateral, which is derived from appraisals that
take into consideration prices in observed transactions involving similar assets in similar
locations, in accordance with the provisions of ASC Subsection 310-10-35.
(2) Represents the fair value of foreclosed real estate and other collateral owned that were
measured at fair value.
$877
60
5
$942
$877
60
5
$942
-
-
-
-
161
Carrying value at December 31, 2008
-
-
-
-
Total
Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
$523
364
$523
364
(In millions)
Continuing Operations
Loans (1)
Loans held-for-sale (2)
Discontinued Operations
Loans held-for-sale (2)
Total
(1) Relates mostly to certain impaired collateral dependent loans. The impairment was
measured based on the fair value of the collateral, which is derived from appraisals that
take into consideration prices in observed transactions involving similar assets in similar
locations, in accordance with the provisions of ASC Subsection 310-10-35.
(2) Relates to lower of cost of fair value adjustments of loans held-for-sale and loans
transferred from loans held-in-portfolio to loans held-for-sale. These adjustments were
principally determined based on negotiated price terms for the loans.
2
$889
2
$889
-
-
-
-
Following is a description of the Corporation’s valuation
methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value.
The disclosure requirements exclude certain fi nancial instruments
and all non-fi nancial instruments. Accordingly, the aggregate fair
value amounts of the fi nancial instruments presented in these
note disclosures do not represent management’s estimate of the
underlying value of the Corporation.
Trading Account Securities and Investment Securities Available-
for-Sale
• U.S. Treasury securities: The fair value of U.S. Treasury
securities is based on yields that are interpolated from the
constant maturity treasury curve. These securities are classifi ed
as Level 2.
• Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities: The
Obligations of U.S. Government sponsored entities include
U.S. agency securities. The fair value of U.S. agency securities
is based on an active exchange market and on quoted market
prices for similar securities. The U.S. agency securities are
classifi ed as Level 2.
• Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions:
Obligations of Puerto Rico, States and political subdivisions
include municipal bonds. The bonds are segregated and
the like characteristics divided into specifi c sectors. Market
inputs used in the evaluation process include all or some of
the following: trades, bid price or spread, two sided markets,
quotes, benchmark curves including but not limited to
Treasury benchmarks, LIBOR and swap curves, market data
feeds such as MSRB, discount and capital rates, and trustee
reports. The municipal bonds are classifi ed as Level 2.
• Mortgage-backed securities: Certain agency mortgage-backed
securities (“MBS”) are priced based on a bond’s theoretical
value from similar bonds defi ned by credit quality and market
sector. Their fair value incorporates an option adjusted spread.
The agency MBS are classifi ed as Level 2. Other agency
MBS such as GNMA Puerto Rico Serials are priced using an
internally-prepared pricing matrix with quoted prices from
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local brokers dealers. These particular MBS are classifi ed as
Level 3.
service and other economic factors. Due to the unobservable nature
of certain valuation inputs, the MSRs are classifi ed as Level 3.
• Collateralized mortgage obligations: Agency and private
collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”) are priced based
on a bond’s theoretical value from similar bonds defi ned by
credit quality and market sector and for which fair value
incorporates an option adjusted spread. The option adjusted
spread model includes prepayment and volatility assumptions,
ratings (whole loans collateral) and spread adjustments. These
investment securities are classifi ed as Level 2.
• Equity securities: Equity securities with quoted market prices
obtained from an active exchange market are classifi ed as Level
1. Other equity securities that do not trade in highly liquid
markets are classifi ed as Level 2.
• Corporate securities and mutual funds (included as “other”
in the “trading account securities” category): Quoted prices
for these security types are obtained from broker dealers.
Given that the quoted prices are for similar instruments or
do not trade in highly liquid markets, the corporate securities
and mutual funds are classifi ed as Level 2. The important
variables in determining the prices of Puerto Rico tax-exempt
mutual fund shares are net asset value, dividend yield and
type of assets in the fund. All funds trade based on a relevant
dividend yield taking into consideration the aforementioned
variables. In addition, demand and supply also affect the
price. Corporate securities that trade less frequently or are in
distress are classifi ed as Level 3.
Derivatives
Interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and index options are traded
in over-the-counter active markets. These derivatives are indexed
to an observable interest rate benchmark, such as LIBOR or equity
indexes, and are priced using an income approach based on present
value and option pricing models using observable inputs. Other
derivatives are liquid and have quoted prices, such as forward
contracts or “to be announced securities” (“TBAs”). All of these
derivatives are classifi ed as Level 2. The nonperformance risk is
determined using internally-developed models that consider the
collateral held, the remaining term, and the creditworthiness of
the entity that bears the risk, and uses available public data or
internally-developed data related to current spreads that denote
their probability of default.
Mortgage servicing rights
Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) do not trade in an active market
with readily observable prices. MSRs are priced internally using
a discounted cash fl ow model. The valuation model considers
servicing fees, portfolio characteristics, prepayments assumptions,
delinquency rates, late charges, other ancillary revenues, cost to
Loans held-in-portfolio considered impaired under ASC
Subsection 310-10-35 that are collateral dependent
The impairment is measured based on the fair value of the
collateral, which is derived from appraisals that take into
consideration prices in observed transactions involving similar
assets in similar locations, in accordance with the provisions of ASC
Subsection 310-10-35. Currently, the associated loans considered
impaired are classifi ed as Level 3.
Loans measured at fair value pursuant to lower of cost or fair
value adjustments
Loans measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis pursuant to
lower of cost or fair value were priced based on bids received from
potential buyers, secondary market prices, and discounting cash
fl ow models which incorporate internally-developed assumptions
for prepayments and credit loss estimates. These loans were
classifi ed as Level 3.
Other real estate owned and other foreclosed assets
Other real estate owned includes real estate properties securing
mortgage, consumer, and commercial loans. Other foreclosed
assets include automobiles securing auto loans. The fair value of
foreclosed assets may be determined using an external appraisal,
broker price opinion or an internal valuation. These foreclosed
assets are classifi ed as Level 3 given certain internal adjustments
that may be made to external appraisals.
Note 37 - Disclosures about fair value of financial
instruments:
The fair value of fi nancial instruments is the amount at which an
asset or obligation could be exchanged in a current transaction
between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale.
Fair value estimates are made at a specifi c point in time based on
the type of fi nancial instrument and relevant market information.
Many of these estimates involve various assumptions and may
vary signifi cantly from amounts that could be realized in actual
transactions.
The information about the estimated fair values of fi nancial
instruments presented hereunder excludes all nonfinancial
instruments and certain other specifi c items.
Derivatives are considered fi nancial instruments and their
carrying value equals fair value. For disclosures about the fair
value of derivative instruments refer to Note 31 to the consolidated
fi nancial statements.
For those fi nancial instruments with no quoted market prices
available, fair values have been estimated using present value
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163
discount rate that considers interest, credit and expected return by
market participants under current market conditions. Additionally,
prepayment, default and recovery assumptions have been applied
in the mortgage loan portfolio valuations. Generally accepted
accounting principles do not require a fair valuation of the lease
fi nancing portfolio, therefore it is included in the loans total at
the carrying amount.
The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as
non-interest bearing demand deposits, savings, NOW, and money
market accounts is, for purposes of this disclosure, equal to the
amount payable on demand as of the respective dates. The fair
value of certifi cates of deposit is based on the discounted value
of contractual cash fl ows using interest rates being offered on
certifi cates with similar maturities. The value of these deposits
in a transaction between willing parties is in part dependent of
the buyer’s ability to reduce the servicing cost and the attrition
that sometimes occurs. Therefore, the amount a buyer would be
willing to pay for these deposits could vary signifi cantly from the
presented fair value.
Long-term borrowings were valued using discounted cash
fl ows, based on market rates currently available for debt with
similar terms and remaining maturities and in certain instances
using quoted market rates for similar instruments at December
31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
As part of the fair value estimation procedures of certain
liabilities, including repurchase agreements (regular and
structured) and FHLB advances, the Corporation considered,
when applicable, the collateralization levels as part of its evaluation
of nonperformance risk. Also, for certifi cates of deposit, the
nonperformance risk was determined using internally-developed
models that consider, when applicable, the collateral held,
amounts insured, the remaining term and the credit premium of
the institution.
Commitments to extend credit were valued using the fees
currently charged to enter into similar agreements. For those
commitments where a future stream of fees is charged, the fair
value was estimated by discounting the projected cash fl ows of
fees on commitments. The fair value of letters of credit is based
on fees currently charged on similar agreements.
calculations or other valuation techniques, as well as management’s
best judgment with respect to current economic conditions,
including discount rates, estimates of future cash fl ows, and
prepayment assumptions.
The fair values refl ected herein have been determined based on
the prevailing interest rate environment as of December 31, 2009
and 2008, respectively. In different interest rate environments, fair
value estimates can differ signifi cantly, especially for certain fi xed
rate fi nancial instruments. In addition, the fair values presented
do not attempt to estimate the value of the Corporation’s fee
generating businesses and anticipated future business activities,
that is, they do not represent the Corporation’s value as a going
concern. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented
do not represent the underlying value of the Corporation. The
methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair values of
signifi cant fi nancial instruments at December 31, 2009 and 2008
are described in the paragraphs below.
Short-term fi nancial assets and liabilities have relatively short
maturities, or no defi ned maturities, and little or no credit risk.
The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated statements
of condition approximate fair value because of the short-term
maturity of those instruments or because they carry interest rates
which approximate market. Included in this category are cash
and due from banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased
under agreements to resell, time deposits with other banks, bankers
acceptances, federal funds purchased, assets sold under agreements
to repurchase and short-term borrowings. Resell and repurchase
agreements with long-term maturities are valued using discounted
cash fl ows based on market rates currently available for agreements
with similar terms and remaining maturities.
Trading and investment securities, except for investments
classified as other investment securities in the consolidated
statement of condition, are fi nancial instruments that regularly trade
on secondary markets. The estimated fair value of these securities
was determined using either market prices or dealer quotes, if
available, or quoted market prices of fi nancial instruments with
similar characteristics. Trading account securities and securities
available-for-sale are reported at their respective fair values in
the consolidated statements of condition. These instruments are
detailed in the consolidated statements of condition and in Notes
7, 8 and 31.
The estimated fair value for loans held-for-sale was based on
secondary market prices. The fair value of loans held-in-portfolio
was determined for groups of loans with similar characteristics.
Loans were segregated by type such as commercial, construction,
residential mortgage, consumer and credit cards. Each loan
category was further segmented based on loan characteristics,
including interest rate terms, credit quality and vintage. Generally,
the fair values were estimated based on an exit price by discounting
scheduled cash fl ows for the segmented groups of loans using a
164 POPULAR, INC. 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
Carrying or notional amounts, as applicable, and estimated fair
values for fi nancial instruments at December 31, were:
2009
2008
Fair
value
Carrying
amount
Fair
value
$1,680,127
462,436
$1,579,641
645,903
$1,579,641
645,903
6,694,714
7,924,487
7,924,487
213,146
294,747
290,134
165,497
91,542
20,021,224
217,667
536,058
24,850,066
255,830
541,576
17,383,956
$25,924,894 $26,076,515 $27,550,205 $27,793,826
144,471
144,471
-
2,759,438
7,326
2,453,037
3,407,137
4,934
3,386,763
3,592,236
4,934
3,257,491
Notional
amount
Fair
value
Notional
amount
Fair
value
Carrying
amount
6,694,714
$1,680,127
462,436
(In thousands)
Financial Assets:
Cash and money market
investments
Trading securities
Investment securities
available-for-sale
Investment securities
held-to-maturity
Other investment
164,149
securities
90,796
Loans held-for-sale
Loans held-in-portfolio, net 22,451,909
Financial Liabilities:
Deposits
Federal funds purchased
Assets sold under
agreements to repurchase
Short-term borrowings
Notes payable
2,632,790
7,326
2,648,632
212,962
-
(In thousands)
Commitments to extend
credit and letters
of credit:
Commitments to extend
credit
Letters of credit
147,647
1,565
199,795
$7,013,148
$882
$7,116,977
$943
3,938
Note 38 - Supplemental disclosure on the consolidated
statements of cash fl ows:
Additional disclosures on cash fl ow information as well as non-
cash activities are listed in the following table:
(In thousands)
Income taxes paid
Interest paid
2009
2008
2007
$23,622
$81,115
$160,271
801,475
1,165,930
1,673,768
Non-cash activities:
Loans transferred to other real estate
$146,043
$112,870
$203,965
Loans transferred to other property
37,529
83,833
Total loans transferred to foreclosed assets 183,572
196,703
36,337
240,302
Transfers from loans held-in-portfolio
to loans held-for-sale (a)
33,072
473,442
1,580,821
Transfers from loans held-for-sale to
loans held-in-portfolio
180,735
65,793
244,675
Loans securitized into trading securities (b) 1,355,456
1,686,141
1,321,655
Recognition of mortgage servicing rights on
securitizations or asset transfers
23,795
28,919
48,865
Recognition of residual interests on
securitizations
Treasury stock retired
-
207,139
Change in par value of common stock
1,689,389
Trust preferred securities exchanged for
new common stock issued:
Trust preferred securities exchanged
(397,911)
New common stock issued
317,652
Preferred stock exchanged for new
common stock issued:
Preferred stock exchanged (Series A and B) (524,079)
New common stock issued
293,691
Preferred stock exchanged for new trust
preferred securities issued:
Preferred stock exchanged (Series C)
(901,165)
New trust preferred securities issued
(junior subordinated debentures)
415,885
Assets and liabilities removed as part of the
recharacterization of on-balance sheet
securitizations:
Mortgage loans
Secured borrowings
Other assets
Other liabilities
Business acquisitions:
-
-
-
-
Fair value of loans and other assets acquired
-
Goodwill and other intangible assets acquired -
Deposits and other liabilities assumed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
42,975
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,221,003
(3,083,259)
111,446
(13,513)
225,972
149,123
(1,094,699)
(a) In 2008 it excludes $375 million in individual mortgage loans transferred to held-for-sale and sold
as well as $232 million securitized into trading securities and immediately sold. In 2007 it excludes the
$3.2 billion in mortgage loans from the recharacterization that were classifi ed to loans held-for-sale
and immediately removed from the Corporation's books.
(b) Includes loans securitized into trading securities and subsequently sold before year end.
165
Note 39 - Segment reporting:
The Corporation’s corporate structure consists of three reportable
segments – Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Banco Popular North
America and EVERTEC. These reportable segments pertain only
to the continuing operations of Popular, Inc. The operations of
Popular Financial Holdings, which were considered a reportable
segment prior to 2008, were classifi ed as discontinued operations
in 2008 through September 30, 2009. A corporate group has been
defi ned to support the reportable segments. The Corporation
retrospectively adjusted the 2007 information in the statements
of operations to exclude the results from discontinued operations
to conform to the 2008 and 2009 presentation.
Management determined the reportable segments based on
the internal reporting used to evaluate performance and to assess
where to allocate resources. The segments were determined based
on the organizational structure, which focuses primarily on the
markets the segments serve, as well as on the products and services
offered by the segments.
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico:
Given that Banco Popular de Puerto Rico constitutes a signifi cant
portion of the Corporation’s results of operations and total assets
as of December 31, 2009, additional disclosures are provided
for the business areas included in this reportable segment, as
described below:
• Commercial banking represents the Corporation’s banking
operations conducted at BPPR, which are targeted mainly
to corporate, small and middle size businesses. It includes
aspects of the lending and depository businesses, as well as
other fi nance and advisory services. BPPR allocates funds
across segments based on duration matched transfer pricing
at market rates. This area also incorporates income related
with the investment of excess funds, as well as a proportionate
share of the investment function of BPPR.
• Consumer and retail banking represents the branch banking
operations of BPPR which focus on retail clients. It includes
the consumer lending business operations of BPPR, as well as
the lending operations of Popular Auto and Popular Mortgage.
Popular Auto focuses on auto and lease fi nancing, while
Popular Mortgage focuses principally in residual mortgage
loan originations. The consumer and retail banking area also
incorporates income related with the investment of excess
funds from the branch network, as well as a proportionate
share of the investment function of BPPR.
• Other financial services include the trust and asset
management service units of BPPR, the brokerage and
investment banking operations of Popular Securities, and
the insurance agency and reinsurance businesses of Popular
Insurance, Popular Insurance V.I., Popular Risk Services, and
Popular Life Re. Most of the services that are provided by these
subsidiaries generate profi ts based on fee income.
Banco Popular North America:
Banco Popular North America’s reportable segment consists of
the banking operations of BPNA, E-LOAN, Popular Equipment
Finance, Inc. and Popular Insurance Agency, U.S.A. Popular
Equipment Finance, Inc. sold a substantial portion of its lease
fi nancing portfolio during 2009 and also ceased originations as part
of BPNA’s strategic plan. BPNA operates through a retail branch
network in the U.S. mainland, while E-LOAN supports BPNA’s
deposit gathering through its online platform. All direct lending
activities at E-LOAN were ceased during the fourth quarter of 2008.
Popular Insurance Agency, U.S.A. offers investment and insurance
services across the BPNA branch network.
Due to the signifi cant losses in the E-LOAN operations during
2008 and 2009, and given the discontinuance of E-LOAN’s loan
origination unit, its core business, management has determined
to provide as additional disclosure the results of E-LOAN apart
from the other BPNA subsidiaries.
EVERTEC:
This reportable segment includes the financial transaction
processing and technology functions of the Corporation, including
EVERTEC, with offi ces in Puerto Rico, Florida, the Dominican
Republic and Venezuela; and ATH Costa Rica, S.A., EVERTEC
LATINOAMERICA, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA and T.I.I. Smart
Solutions Inc. located in Costa Rica. In addition, this reportable
segment includes the equity investments in Consorcio de Tarjetas
Dominicanas, S.A. (“CONTADO”) and Servicios Financieros, S.A.
de C.V. (“Serfi nsa”), which operate in the Dominican Republic and
El Salvador, respectively. This segment provides processing and
technology services to other units of the Corporation as well as
to third parties, principally other fi nancial institutions in Puerto
Rico, the Caribbean and Central America.
The Corporate group consists primarily of the holding
companies: Popular, Inc., Popular North America and Popular
International Bank, excluding the equity investments in CONTADO
and Serfi nsa, which due to the nature of their operations are
included as part of the EVERTEC segment. The Corporate group
also includes the expenses of the certain corporate areas that are
identifi ed as critical for the organization, such as Finance, Risk
Management and Legal.
For segment reporting purposes, the impact of recording the
valuation allowance on deferred tax assets of the U.S. operations
was assigned to each legal entity within PNA (including PNA
holding company as an entity) based on each entity’s net deferred
166 POPULAR, INC. 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
tax asset at December 31, 2009 and 2008, except for PFH. The
impact of recording the valuation allowance at PFH was allocated
among continuing and discontinued operations. The portion
attributed to the continuing operations was based on PFH’s net
deferred tax asset balance at January 1, 2008. The valuation
allowance on deferred taxes as it relates to the operating losses of
PFH for the year 2008 was assigned to the discontinued operations.
The tax impact in results of operations for PFH attributed to
the recording of the valuation allowance assigned to continuing
operations was included as part of the Corporate group for segment
reporting purposes since it does not relate to any of the legal entities
of the BPNA reportable segment. PFH is no longer considered a
reportable segment.
The accounting policies of the individual operating segments
are the same as those of the Corporation described in Note 1.
Transactions between reportable segments are primarily conducted
at market rates, resulting in profi ts that are eliminated for reporting
consolidated results of operations.
The results of operations included in the tables below for the
years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 exclude the
results of operations of the discontinued business of PFH. Segment
assets as of December 31, 2008 also exclude the assets of the
discontinued operations.
Popular, Inc.
2009
At December 31, 2009
(In thousands)
Net interest income (loss)
Provision for loan losses
Non-interest income
Amortization of intangibles
Depreciation expense
Other operating expenses
Income tax expense
Net income (loss)
Segment assets
(In thousands)
Net interest income (loss)
Provision for loan losses
Non-interest income
Amortization of intangibles
Depreciation expense
Other operating expenses
Income tax expense
Net loss
Segment assets
Banco Popular
Banco Popular
de Puerto Rico North America
$866,971
623,532
753,214
5,031
39,092
775,964
6,565
$170,001
$315,469
782,275
30,231
3,641
10,811
299,726
(24,896)
($725,857)
EVERTEC
($1,059)
258,156
810
12,994
167,503
25,653
$50,137
$23,615,042
$10,846,748
$245,680
Intersegment
Eliminations
($146,310)
(22)
(146,076)
(84)
($128)
($67,730)
At December 31, 2009
Total
Reportable
Segments
$1,181,381
1,405,807
895,291
9,482
62,875
1,097,117
7,238
Corporate
Eliminations
($81,140)
$1,012
15,265
(14,055)
1,576
(7,026)
(16,231)
(9,828)
691
Total
Popular, Inc.
$1,101,253
1,405,807
896,501
9,482
64,451
1,080,263
(8,302)
($505,847)
($44,194)
($3,906)
($553,947)
$34,639,740
$5,439,842
($5,343,257)
$34,736,325
Popular, Inc.
2008
At December 31, 2008
(In thousands)
Net interest income (loss)
Provision for loan losses
Non-interest income
Goodwill and trademark
impairment losses
Amortization of intangibles
Depreciation expense
Other operating expenses
Income tax expense
Net income (loss)
Segment assets
(In thousands)
Net interest income (loss)
Provision for loan losses
Non-interest income (loss)
Goodwill and trademark
impairment losses
Amortization of intangibles
Depreciation expense
Other operating expenses
Income tax expense
Net loss
Segment assets
Intersegment
Eliminations
EVERTEC
($723)
263,258
($150,620)
Banco Popular
Banco Popular
de Puerto Rico North America
$959,215
519,045
620,685
1,623
4,975
41,825
751,930
21,375
$351,519
472,299
141,006
10,857
5,643
14,027
399,867
114,670
$239,127
($524,838)
891
14,286
184,264
19,450
$43,644
$25,931,855
$12,441,612
$270,524
At December 31, 2008
Total
Reportable
Segments
$1,310,011
991,344
874,329
12,480
11,509
70,065
1,186,922
154,946
Corporate
Eliminations
($32,013)
40
(32,630)
$1,206
(11,725)
2,325
62,774
305,619
(9,347)
969
(73)
(149,139)
(549)
($859)
($64,850)
Total
Popular, Inc.
$1,279,204
991,384
829,974
12,480
11,509
72,390
1,240,349
461,534
($242,926)
($435,401)
($2,141)
($680,468)
$38,579,141
$6,295,760
($6,004,719)
$38,870,182
Popular, Inc.
2007
At December 31, 2007
(In thousands)
Net interest income (loss)
Provision for loan losses
Non-interest income
Goodwill and trademark
impairment losses
Amortization of intangibles
Depreciation expense
Other operating expenses
Income tax expense (benefi t)
Net income (loss)
Segment assets
Banco Popular
Banco Popular
de Puerto Rico North America
$957,822
243,727
485,548
$370,605
95,486
185,962
Intersegment
Eliminations
EVERTEC
($823)
241,627
($141,498)
1,909
41,684
714,457
114,311
211,750
7,602
16,069
450,576
(29,477)
$327,282
($195,439)
934
16,162
174,877
17,547
$31,284
(72)
(141,159)
(105)
($162)
$27,102,493
$13,364,306
$228,746
($367,835)
(In thousands)
Net interest income (loss)
Provision for loan losses
Non-interest income
Goodwill and trademark
impairment losses
Amortization of intangibles
Depreciation expense
Other operating expenses
Income tax expense (benefi t)
Net income
At December 31, 2007
Total
Reportable
Segments
$1,327,604
339,213
771,639
211,750
10,445
73,843
1,198,751
102,276
$162,965
Corporate
Eliminations
($26,444)
2,006
117,981
$4,498
(15,925)
2,368
55,944
(10,569)
$41,788
(7,639)
(1,543)
($2,245)
Total
Popular, Inc.
$1,305,658
341,219
873,695
211,750
10,445
76,211
1,247,056
90,164
$202,508
Segment assets
(a) Includes $3.9 billion in assets from PFH.
$40,327,710
$10,456,031 (a)
($6,372,304)
$44,411,437
167
Additional disclosures with respect to the Banco Popular de
Additional disclosures with respect to the Banco Popular North
Puerto Rico reportable segment are as follows:
America reportable segment are as follows:
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
Banco Popular North America
2009
At December 31, 2009
2009
At December 31, 2009
Consumer
Total
Commercial
Banking
and Retail Other Financial
Banking
Services
Banco Popular
Eliminations de Puerto Rico
(In thousands)
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Non-interest income
Amortization of intangibles
Depreciation expense
Other operating expenses
Income tax (benefi t) expense
$299,668
427,501
159,242
162
16,187
213,892
(105,470)
$555,059
196,031
493,962
4,177
21,649
500,135
95,154
Net (loss) income
($93,362)
$231,875
Segment assets
$9,679,767
$17,288,825
2008
At December 31, 2008
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
$11,716
$528
100,698
692
1,256
62,211
16,831
$31,424
(688)
(274)
50
$64
$866,971
623,532
753,214
5,031
39,092
775,964
6,565
$170,001
$467,645
($3,821,195)
$23,615,042
(In thousands)
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Non-interest income (loss)
Amortization of intangibles
Depreciation expense
Other operating expenses
Income tax benefi t
Banco Popular
North America
$303,700
641,668
70,059
3,641
9,627
283,113
(7,665)
E-LOAN
$10,593
140,607
(39,706)
1,184
16,610
(17,231)
Total
Banco Popular
Eliminations North America
$1,176
(122)
3
$315,469
782,275
30,231
3,641
10,811
299,726
(24,896)
Net loss
Segment assets
($556,625)
($170,283)
$1,051
($725,857)
$11,478,201
$560,885
($1,192,338)
$10,846,748
2008
At December 31, 2008
Consumer
Total
Banco Popular North America
Commercial
Banking
and Retail Other Financial
Banking
Services
Banco Popular
Eliminations de Puerto Rico
(In thousands)
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Non-interest income
Goodwill impairment losses
Amortization of intangibles
Depreciation expense
Other operating expenses
Income tax (benefi t) expense
$347,952
348,998
114,844
212
17,805
194,589
(60,769)
$598,622
170,047
406,547
1,623
4,113
22,742
492,995
66,674
$12,097
$544
99,502
(208)
650
1,278
64,642
15,158
(296)
312
$320
$959,215
519,045
620,685
1,623
4,975
41,825
751,930
21,375
$239,127
Net (loss) income
($38,039)
$246,975
$29,871
Segment assets
$11,148,150
$18,903,624
2007
At December 31, 2007
$579,463
($4,699,382)
$25,931,855
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
Consumer
Total
(In thousands)
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Non-interest income
Amortization of intangibles
Depreciation expense
Other operating expenses
Income tax expense
Commercial
Banking
$379,673
79,810
91,596
565
14,457
178,193
56,613
$566,635
163,917
303,945
860
26,001
470,184
46,812
and Retail Other Financial
Banking
Services
Banco Popular
Eliminations de Puerto Rico
$10,909
$605
90,969
484
1,226
66,466
10,860
$957,822
243,727
485,548
1,909
41,684
714,457
114,311
$327,282
(962)
(386)
26
$3
Net income
$141,631
$162,806
$22,842
Segment assets
$11,601,186
$19,407,327
$478,252
($4,384,272)
$27,102,493
(In thousands)
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Non-interest income
Goodwill and trademark
impairment losses
Amortization of intangibles
Depreciation expense
Other operating expenses
Income tax expense
Net loss
Segment assets
Banco Popular
North America
$328,713
346,000
127,903
4,144
12,172
327,736
57,521
E-LOAN
$21,458
126,299
13,915
10,857
1,499
1,855
72,117
56,618
($290,957)
($233,872)
Total
Banco Popular
Eliminations North America
$1,348
(812)
14
531
($9)
$351,519
472,299
141,006
10,857
5,643
14,027
399,867
114,670
($524,838)
$12,913,337
$759,082
($1,230,807)
$12,441,612
Banco Popular North America
2007
At December 31, 2007
Banco Popular
North America
$348,728
77,832
112,954
(In thousands)
Net interest income
Provision for loan losses
Non-interest income
Goodwill and trademark
impairment losses
Amortization of intangibles
Depreciation expense
Other operating expenses
Income tax expense (benefi t)
Net income (loss)
Segment assets
4,810
12,835
287,831
27,863
$50,511
$13,595,461
E-LOAN
$20,925
17,654
74,270
211,750
2,792
3,234
162,706
(57,218)
($245,723)
$1,178,438
Total
Banco Popular
Eliminations North America
$952
(1,262)
39
(122)
($227)
$370,605
95,486
185,962
211,750
7,602
16,069
450,576
(29,477)
($195,439)
($1,409,593)
$13,364,306
168 POPULAR, INC. 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
Intersegment revenues*
(In thousands)
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico:
P.R. Commercial Banking
P.R. Consumer and Retail Banking
P.R. Other Financial Services
EVERTEC
Banco Popular North America:
Banco Popular North America
E-LOAN
Total intersegment revenues from
continuing operations
2009
2008
2007
$1
2
(269)
(146,080)
36
$820
1,932
(230)
(149,784)
(2,730)
(628)
$1,532
3,339
(449)
(140,949)
(4,971)
Note 40 - Popular, Inc. (Holding Company only) fi nancial
information:
The following condensed financial information presents the
fi nancial position of Holding Company only at December 31,
2009 and 2008, and the results of its operations and cash fl ows for
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2009.
Statements of Condition
($146,310)
($150,620)
($141,498)
(In thousands)
* For purposes of the intersegment revenues disclosure, revenues include interest income (expense)
related to internal funding and other non-interest income derived from intercompany transactions,
mainly related to gain on sales of loans and processing / information technology services.
Geographic Information
(In thousands) 2009 2008
Revenues*:
Puerto Rico
United States
Other
$1,566,081
306,667
125,006
$1,568,837
432,008
108,333
2007
$1,567,276
523,685
88,392
Total consolidated revenues from
continuing operations
$1,997,754
$2,109,178
$2,179,353
* Total revenues include net interest income, service charges on deposit accounts, other service fees,
net gain on sale and valuation adjustment of investment securities, trading account (loss) profi t, (loss)
gain on sale of loans and valuation adjustments on loans held-for-sale and other operating income.
2009
2008
2007
Selected Balance Sheet Information:**
(In thousands)
Puerto Rico
Total assets
Loans
Deposits
United States
Total assets
Loans
Deposits
Other
Total assets
Loans
Deposits
$22,480,832
14,176,793
16,634,123
$11,033,114
8,825,559
8,242,604
$1,222,379
801,557
1,048,167
$24,886,736
15,160,033
16,737,693
$26,017,716
15,679,181
17,341,601
$12,713,357
10,417,840
9,662,690
$17,093,929
13,517,728
9,737,996
$1,270,089
691,058
1,149,822
$1,299,792
714,093
1,254,881
* *Does not include balance sheet information of the discontinued operations as of December 31,
2008.
ASSETS
Cash
Money market investments
Investments securities available-for-sale, at
market value
Investments securities held-to-maturity, at
amortized cost (includes $430,000 in
subordinated notes from BPPR)
Other investment securities, at lower of cost
or realizable value
Investment in BPPR and subsidiaries, at equity
Investment in Popular International Bank
and subsidiaries, at equity
Investment in other subsidiaries, at equity
Advances to subsidiaries
Loans to affi liates
Loans
Less - Allowance for loan losses
Premises and equipment
Other assets
December 31,
2009
2008
$1,174
51
$2
89,694
188,893
455,777
431,499
10,850
1,910,695
14,425
1,899,839
867,275
268,372
100,600
6,666
2,366
60
2,907
34,576
436,234
274,980
814,600
10,000
2,684
60
22,057
37,298
Total assets
$3,661,249
$4,222,145
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Federal funds purchased
Other short-term borrowings
Notes payable
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Stockholders’ equity
$24,225
1,064,462
33,745
2,538,817
$44,471
42,769
793,300
73,241
3,268,364
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$3,661,249
$4,222,145
Statements of Operations
(In thousands)
Income:
Dividends from subsidiaries
Interest on money market and
investment securities
Other operating income
Gain on sale and valuation
adjustment of investment securities
Interest on advances to
subsidiaries
Interest on loans to affi liates
Interest on loans
Total income
Expenses:
Interest expense
Provision for loan losses
Gain on early
extinguishment of debt
Operating expenses
Total expenses
Income before income taxes
and equity in undistributed
losses of subsidiaries
Income taxes
Income before equity in
undistributed losses of
subsidiaries
Equity in undistributed losses
of subsidiaries
Net loss
Year ended December 31,
2008
2009
2007
$160,625
$179,900
$383,100
37,229
692
3,008
8,133
888
127
32,642
(15)
19,812
1,022
173
38,555
9,862
115,567
19,114
1,144
382
210,702
233,534
567,724
74,980
(26,439)
7,018
55,559
42,061
40
2,614
44,715
37,095
2,007
2,226
41,328
155,143
(891)
188,819
366
526,396
30,288
156,034
188,453
496,108
(729,953)
(1,432,356)
($573,919)
($1,243,903)
(560,601)
($64,493)
169
Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
Cash fl ows from operating activities:
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Equity in undistributed losses
of subsidiaries and dividends from
subsidiaries
Provision for loan losses
Net gain on sale and valuation adjustment
of investment securities
Amortization of discount on junior
subordinated debentures
Gain on early extinguishment of debt
Net amortization of premiums and
accretion of discounts on investments
(Earnings) losses from investments under
the equity method
Stock options expense
Net decrease in other assets
Deferred income taxes
Net increase (decrease) in interest payable
Net (decrease) increase in other liabilities
Year ended December 31,
2008
2007
2009
($573,919)
($1,243,903)
($64,493)
1,432,356
40
560,601
2,007
(115,567)
729,953
(3,008)
6,765
(26,439)
335
(1,791)
(8,244)
(692)
91
22,774
(1,850)
6,455
(1,797)
110
412
2,435
(444)
(1,982)
9,511
(4,612)
568
28,340
1,156
1,508
4,354
Total adjustments
732,587
1,440,647
470,111
Net cash provided by operating
activities
Cash fl ows from investing activities:
Net decrease (increase) in money
market investments
Purchases of investment securities:
Available-for-sale
Held-to-maturity
Proceeds from maturities and
redemptions of investment securities:
Available-for-sale
Held-to-maturity
Proceeds from sales of investment
securities available-for-sale
Proceeds from sale of other
investment securities
Capital contribution to subsidiaries
Transfer of shares of a subsidiary
Net change in advances to subsidiaries
158,668
196,744
405,618
89,643
(43,294)
(37,700)
(249,603)
(51,539)
(188,673)
(605,079)
(6,808)
(4,087,972)
14,226
27,318
426,666
(940,000)
(42,971)
801,500
3,900,087
(251,512)
(1,302,100)
156
(664)
5,783
245,484
(260,100)
337
(522)
11
and affi liates
714,000
3,578
Net repayments on loans
Acquisition of premises and equipment
(310)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment 14,943
47
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 5,998
(1,589,666)
(241,400)
Cash fl ows from fi nancing activities:
Net (decrease) increase in federal
funds purchased
Net (decrease) increase in other
short-term borrowings
Payments of notes payable
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable
Cash dividends paid
Proceeds from issuance of
common stock
Proceeds from issuance of
(44,471)
44,471
(18,544)
(71,438)
(122,232)
(31,152)
350,297
(188,644)
14,213
(5,000)
397
(190,617)
17,712
20,414
preferred stock and associated warrants
1,321,142
Issuance costs and fees paid on
exchange of preferred stock and
trust preferred securities
Treasury stock acquired
Net cash (used in) provided by
fi nancing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash
Cash at beginning of year
Cash at end of year
(29,024)
(17)
(61)
(2,236)
(163,494)
1,391,533
(162,829)
1,172
2
$1,174
(1,389)
1,391
$2
1,389
2
$1,391
170 POPULAR, INC. 2009 ANNUAL REPORT
Notes payable at December 31, 2009 mature as follows:
(In thousands)
Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Later years
No stated maturity
Subtotal
Less: Discount
Total
Notes
Payable
-
$350,000
-
-
-
290,812
936,000
1,576,812
(512,350)
$1,064,462
A source of income for the Holding Company consists of
dividends from BPPR. As members subject to the regulations of the
Federal Reserve System, BPPR and BPNA must obtain the approval
of the Federal Reserve Board for any dividend if the total of all
dividends declared by each entity during the calendar year would
exceed the total of its net income for that year, as defi ned by the
Federal Reserve Board, combined with its retained net income for
the preceding two years, less any required transfers to surplus or
to a fund for the retirement of any preferred stock. The payment
of dividends by BPPR may also be affected by other regulatory
requirements and policies, such as the maintenance of certain
minimum capital levels described in Note 25. At December 31,
2009, BPPR was required to obtain the approval of the Federal
Reserve Board to declare a dividend. At December 31, 2008 and
2007, BPPR could have declared a dividend of approximately $31.6
million and $45.0 million, respectively, without the approval of the
Federal Reserve Board. At December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007,
BPNA was required to obtain the approval of the Federal Reserve
Board to declare a dividend.
Note 41 - Condensed consolidating fi nancial information of
guarantor and issuers of registered guaranteed securities:
The following condensed consolidating fi nancial information
presents the fi nancial position of Popular, Inc. Holding Company
(“PIHC”) (parent only), Popular International Bank, Inc. (“PIBI”),
Popular North America, Inc. (“PNA”) and all other subsidiaries of
the Corporation at December 31, 2009 and 2008, and the results
of their operations and cash fl ows for each of the years ended
December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
PIBI is an operating subsidiary of PIHC and is the holding
company of its wholly-owned subsidiaries ATH Costa Rica S.A.,
EVERTEC LATINOAMERICA, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA, T.I.I. Smart
Solutions Inc., Popular Insurance V.I., Inc. and PNA.
PNA is an operating subsidiary of PIBI and is the holding
company of its wholly-owned subsidiary BPNA, including its
wholly-owned subsidiaries Popular Equipment Finance, Inc.,
Popular Insurance Agency, U.S.A., and E-LOAN, Inc.
PIHC fully and unconditionally guarantees all registered debt
securities issued by PNA.
171
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Condition
Popular, Inc.
Holding Co.
PIBI
Holding Co.
PNA
Holding Co.
All other
subsidiaries
and eliminations
Elimination
entries
Popular, Inc.
Consolidated
At December 31, 2009
(In thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks
Money market investments
Trading account securities, at fair value
Investment securities
available-for-sale, at fair value
Investment securities
held-to-maturity, at amortized cost
Other investment securities, at lower of cost or
realizable value
Investment in subsidiaries
Loans held-for-sale measured at lower of
cost or fair value
Loans held-in-portfolio
Less - Unearned income
Allowance for loan losses
Premises and equipment, net
Other real estate
Accrued income receivable
Servicing assets
Other assets
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing
Interest bearing
Federal funds purchased and assets sold under
agreements to repurchase
Other short-term borrowings
Notes payable
Subordinated notes
Other liabilities
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock
Common stock
Surplus
Accumulated defi cit
Treasury stock, at cost
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income,
net of tax
$1,174
51
455,777
10,850
3,046,342
109,632
60
109,572
2,907
74
120
$24,225
1,064,462
33,745
1,122,432
50,160
6,395
2,797,328
(285,842)
(15)
(29,209)
2,538,817
$3,661,249
127
125
132
33,828
73,308
21,162
554
$3,661,249
$867,315
$1,183,567
$300
56,144
2,448
1,250
1
733,737
$738
238
$677,606
1,002,702
462,436
($2,488)
(56,338)
$677,330
1,002,797
462,436
6,694,053
(1,787)
6,694,714
185,935
(430,000)
212,962
4,492
1,156,680
148,806
164,149
(4,936,759)
90,796
23,844,455
114,150
1,261,144
22,469,161
581,821
125,409
125,857
172,505
1,242,099
604,349
43,249
$34,626,784
$4,497,730
21,485,931
25,983,661
2,632,790
107,226
1,152,324
430,000
954,525
31,260,526
(126,824)
(126,824)
(156)
(48,238)
($5,602,590)
($2,429)
(56,338)
(58,767)
(124,825)
(2,000)
(430,000)
(49,991)
(665,583)
90,796
23,827,263
114,150
1,261,204
22,451,909
584,853
125,483
126,080
172,505
1,322,159
604,349
43,803
$34,736,325
$4,495,301
21,429,593
25,924,894
2,632,790
7,326
2,648,632
983,866
32,197,508
50,160
6,395
2,804,238
(292,752)
(15)
$700
433,846
45,547
480,093
$40
40
3,961
3,437,437
(2,541,802)
2
3,321,208
(2,627,520)
52,322
4,637,181
(1,329,311)
(56,285)
(11,388,916)
6,491,723
(32,321)
867,275
$867,315
9,784
703,474
$1,183,567
6,066
3,366,258
$34,626,784
16,471
(4,937,007)
($5,602,590)
(29,209)
2,538,817
$34,736,325
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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Condition
Popular, Inc.
Holding Co.
PIBI
Holding Co.
PNA
Holding Co.
All other
subsidiaries
and eliminations
Elimination
entries
Popular, Inc.
Consolidated
At December 31, 2008
(In thousands)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks
Money market investments
Trading account securities, at fair value
Investment securities
available-for-sale, at fair value
Investment securities
held-to-maturity, at amortized cost
Other investment securities, at lower of cost or
realizable value
Investment in subsidiaries
Loans held-for-sale measured at lower of
cost or fair value
Loans held-in-portfolio
Less - Unearned income
Allowance for loan losses
Premises and equipment, net
Other real estate
Accrued income receivable
Servicing assets
Other assets
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Assets from discontinued operations
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing
Interest bearing
Federal funds purchased and assets sold under
agreements to repurchase
Other short-term borrowings
Notes payable
Subordinated notes
Other liabilities
Liabilities from discontinued operations
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock
Common stock
Surplus
Accumulated defi cit
Treasury stock, at cost
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income,
net of tax
$2
89,694
188,893
431,499
14,425
2,611,053
827,284
60
827,224
22,057
47
1,033
$89
40,614
5,243
1,250
1
324,412
474
12,800
12,800
128
1,861
35,664
64,881
21,532
554
$4,222,145
$436,964
$1,854,868
$500
1,488,942
68,490
1,557,932
$117
117
3,961
2,301,193
(1,797,175)
2
2,184,964
(1,865,418)
$44,471
42,769
793,300
73,241
953,781
1,483,525
1,773,792
613,085
(365,694)
(207,515)
(28,829)
3,268,364
$4,222,145
$7,668
450,246
$777,994
794,521
645,903
7,730,351
($766)
(580,421)
$784,987
794,654
645,903
7,924,487
291,998
(430,000)
294,747
12,392
1,348,241
190,849
217,667
(4,283,706)
536,058
25,885,773
124,364
882,747
24,878,662
598,622
89,674
204,955
180,306
995,550
605,792
52,609
12,587
$38,586,431
$4,294,221
23,747,393
28,041,614
3,596,817
828,285
1,106,521
430,000
1,008,427
24,557
35,036,221
52,318
4,050,514
(585,705)
(377)
(868,620)
(868,620)
(52,096)
(2,030)
($6,217,639)
($668)
(490,741)
(491,409)
(89,680)
(866,620)
(2,000)
(430,000)
(53,937)
(1,933,646)
(56,281)
(8,527,877)
4,239,504
377
536,058
25,857,237
124,364
882,807
24,850,066
620,807
89,721
156,227
180,306
1,115,597
605,792
53,163
12,587
$38,882,769
$4,293,553
23,256,652
27,550,205
3,551,608
4,934
3,386,763
1,096,338
24,557
35,614,405
1,483,525
1,773,792
621,879
(374,488)
(207,515)
(71,132)
436,847
$436,964
(22,612)
296,936
$1,854,868
33,460
3,550,210
$38,586,431
60,284
(4,283,993)
($6,217,639)
(28,829)
3,268,364
$38,882,769
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173
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Year ended December 31, 2009
Popular, Inc.
Holding Co.
PIBI
Holding Co.
PNA
Holding Co.
All other
subsidiaries
and eliminations
Elimination
entries
Popular, Inc.
Consolidated
(In thousands)
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:
Dividend income from subsidiaries
Loans
Money market investments
Investment securities
Trading account securities
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits
Short-term borrowings
Long-term debt
Net interest income (loss)
Provision for loan losses
Net interest income (loss) after provision
for loan losses
Service charges on deposit accounts
Other service fees
Net gain (loss) on sale and valuation adjustments
of investment securities
Trading account profi t
Loss on sale of loans, including adjustments to
indemnity reserves, and valuation adjutments
on loans held-for-sale
Other operating income (loss)
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel costs:
Salaries
Pension, profi t sharing and other benefi ts
Net occupancy expenses
Equipment expenses
Other taxes
Professional fees
Communications
Business promotion
Printing and supplies
Impairment losses on long-lived assets
FDIC deposit insurance
Gain on early extinguishment of debt
Other operating expenses
Amortization of intangibles
Income (loss) before income tax and equity in
losses of subsidiaries
Income tax (benefi t) expense
Income (loss) before equity in losses
of subsidiaries
Equity in undistributed losses of subsidiaries
Loss from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax
Equity in undistributed losses of
discontinued operations
NET LOSS
$160,625
9,148
109
37,120
207,002
169
74,811
74,980
132,022
$7,500
1,306
70
8,876
8,876
$20,000
44
2,156
703
22,903
45
58,581
58,626
(35,723)
132,022
8,876
(35,723)
3,008
(10,934)
692
135,722
16,558
14,500
(1,184)
(36,907)
24,238
3,918
28,156
2,613
3,683
3,544
15,676
443
1,182
74
(26,439)
(48,353)
(19,421)
155,143
(891)
156,034
(709,981)
(553,947)
368
59
427
30
14
20
(400)
91
14,409
26
14,383
(739,039)
(724,656)
3
4
(55)
23
(51,897)
238
(51,684)
14,777
21,601
(6,824)
(735,305)
(742,129)
($188,125)
(8,374)
(3,574)
(27,792)
(227,865)
(3,470)
(8,405)
(28,876)
(40,751)
(187,114)
(187,114)
(7,747)
(2,058)
(4,249)
(201,168)
(994)
(24)
(1,018)
(5,179)
(1,923)
(1,708)
(9,828)
(191,340)
691
(192,031)
2,184,325
1,992,294
$1,518,431
8,573
281,887
35,190
1,844,081
504,732
77,548
78,609
660,889
1,183,192
1,405,807
(222,615)
213,493
401,934
229,530
39,740
(35,060)
52,778
679,800
387,004
118,694
505,698
108,389
97,843
49,061
100,831
45,778
37,690
11,019
1,545
76,796
1,959
188,947
9,482
1,235,038
(555,238)
(29,729)
(525,509)
(525,509)
(19,972)
$1,519,249
8,570
291,988
35,190
1,854,997
501,262
69,357
183,125
753,744
1,101,253
1,405,807
(304,554)
213,493
394,187
219,546
39,740
(35,060)
64,595
591,947
410,616
122,647
533,263
111,035
101,530
52,605
111,287
46,264
38,872
11,093
1,545
76,796
(78,300)
138,724
9,482
1,154,196
(562,249)
(8,302)
(553,947)
(553,947)
(19,972)
(19,972)
($573,919)
(19,972)
($744,628)
(19,972)
59,916
($762,101)
($545,481)
$2,052,210
($573,919)
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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
(In thousands)
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:
Dividend income from subsidiaries
Loans
Money market investments
Investment securities
Trading account securities
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits
Short-term borrowings
Long-term debt
Net interest income (loss)
Provision for loan losses
Net interest income (loss) after provision
for loan losses
Service charges on deposit accounts
Other service fees
Net (loss) gain on sale and valuation adjustments
of investment securities
Trading account profi t
Gain on sale of loans, including adjustments
to indemnity reserves, and valuation
adjustments on loans held-for-sale
Other operating (loss) income
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel costs:
Salaries
Pension, profi t sharing and other benefi ts
Net occupancy expenses
Equipment expenses
Other taxes
Professional fees
Communications
Business promotion
Printing and supplies
Impairment losses on long-lived assets
FDIC deposit insurance
Other operating expenses
Goodwill and trademark impairment losses
Amortization of intangibles
Income (loss) before income tax and equity in
losses of subsidiaries
Income tax expense
Income (loss) before equity in losses
of subsidiaries
Equity in undistributed losses of subsidiaries
Loss from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax
Equity in undistributed losses of
discontinued operations
Year ended December 31, 2008
Popular, Inc.
Holding Co.
PIBI
Holding Co.
PNA
Holding Co.
All other
subsidiaries
and eliminations
Elimination
entries
Popular, Inc.
Consolidated
$179,900
21,007
1,730
30,912
233,549
2,943
39,118
42,061
191,488
40
$219
1,073
766
2,058
2,058
$89,167
1,918
894
91,979
18,818
120,605
139,423
(47,444)
191,448
2,058
(47,444)
(9,147)
(15)
191,433
11,844
4,755
(31,447)
(78,891)
22,363
4,816
27,179
2,582
3,697
2,590
19,573
314
1,621
70
395
75
470
29
12
19
3
(24)
37
(55,012)
(401)
(954)
2,614
188,819
366
188,453
(868,921)
(680,468)
129
4,626
4,626
(929,637)
(925,011)
(938)
(77,953)
12,962
(90,915)
(849,432)
(940,347)
($179,900)
(110,648)
(5,795)
(28,063)
(324,406)
(2,736)
(34,750)
(108,174)
(145,660)
(178,746)
(178,746)
(8,808)
(4,267)
(191,821)
(2,009)
(73)
(2,082)
(5,669)
(1,596)
(9,347)
(182,474)
476
(182,950)
2,647,990
2,465,040
$1,868,717
19,056
339,059
44,111
2,270,943
702,858
181,059
75,178
959,095
1,311,848
991,344
320,504
206,957
424,971
78,863
43,645
6,018
111,360
1,192,318
464,971
117,927
582,898
117,842
107,781
50,209
107,253
51,016
61,110
14,380
13,491
15,037
199,264
12,480
11,509
1,344,270
(151,952)
447,730
(599,682)
(599,682)
(563,435)
(563,435)
(563,435)
(563,435)
1,690,305
$1,868,462
17,982
343,568
44,111
2,274,123
700,122
168,070
126,727
994,919
1,279,204
991,384
287,820
206,957
416,163
69,716
43,645
6,018
87,475
1,117,794
485,720
122,745
608,465
120,456
111,478
52,799
121,145
51,386
62,731
14,450
13,491
15,037
141,301
12,480
11,509
1,336,728
(218,934)
461,534
(680,468)
(680,468)
(563,435)
NET LOSS
($1,243,903)
($1,488,446)
($1,503,782)
($1,163,117)
$4,155,345
($1,243,903)
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175
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Year ended December 31, 2007
Popular, Inc.
Holding Co.
PIBI
Holding Co.
PNA
Holding Co.
All other
subsidiaries
and eliminations
Elimination
entries
Popular, Inc.
Consolidated
(In thousands)
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:
Dividend income from subsidiaries
Loans
Money market investments
Investment securities
Trading account securities
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits
Short-term borrowings
Long-term debt
Net interest income (loss)
Provision for loan losses
Net interest income (loss) after provision
for loan losses
Service charges on deposit accounts
Other service fees
Net gain (loss) on sale and valuation adjustments
of investment securities
Trading account profi t
Gain on sale of loans, including adjustments to
indemnity reserves, and valuation adjustments
on loans held-for-sale
Other operating income (loss)
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel costs:
Salaries
Pension, profi t sharing and other benefi ts
Net occupancy expenses
Equipment expenses
Other taxes
Professional fees
Communications
Business promotion
Printing and supplies
Impairment losses on long-lived assets
FDIC deposit insurance
Other operating expenses
Goodwill and trademark impairment losses
Amortization of intangibles
Income (loss) before income tax and equity in
losses of subsidiaries
Income tax expense (benefi t)
Income (loss) before equity in losses
of subsidiaries
Equity in undistributed losses of subsidiaries
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax
Equity in undistributed losses of
discontinued operations
NET LOSS
$383,100
20,640
1,147
37,408
442,295
3,644
33,451
37,095
405,200
2,007
$343
370
1,800
2,513
2,513
$158,510
52
894
159,456
59,801
149,461
209,262
(49,806)
403,193
2,513
(49,806)
115,567
(20,083)
9,862
528,622
15,410
(2,160)
(1,592)
(51,398)
389
69
458
29
20
21,062
5,878
26,940
2,327
1,755
1,557
12,103
518
2,768
75
(45,817)
(400)
2,226
107
526,396
30,288
496,108
(293,600)
202,508
(2,267)
(2,267)
(237,145)
(239,412)
3
3
47
1
446
500
(51,898)
(18,164)
(33,734)
(206,477)
(240,211)
(267,001)
($64,493)
(267,001)
($506,413)
(267,001)
($507,212)
$2,045,405
29,612
430,285
39,000
2,544,302
766,945
441,133
6,577
1,214,655
1,329,647
339,212
990,435
196,072
370,270
5,385
37,197
60,046
92,605
1,752,010
465,366
130,100
595,466
106,985
115,324
46,932
110,493
57,574
107,141
15,527
10,478
2,858
158,558
211,750
10,445
1,549,531
202,479
77,602
124,877
124,877
(267,001)
($383,100)
(178,461)
(5,991)
(28,779)
(596,331)
(1,151)
(80,048)
(133,236)
(214,435)
(381,896)
(381,896)
(4,659)
(2,385)
(388,940)
(1,639)
(465)
(2,104)
(3,140)
(1,658)
(6,902)
(382,038)
438
(382,476)
737,222
354,746
801,003
$2,046,437
25,190
441,608
39,000
2,552,235
765,794
424,530
56,253
1,246,577
1,305,658
341,219
964,439
196,072
365,611
100,869
37,197
60,046
113,900
1,838,134
485,178
135,582
620,760
109,344
117,082
48,489
119,523
58,092
109,909
15,603
10,478
2,858
111,129
211,750
10,445
1,545,462
292,672
90,164
202,508
202,508
(267,001)
($142,124)
$1,155,749
($64,493)
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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Popular, Inc.
Holding Co.
PIBI
Holding Co.
Year ended December 31, 2009
Other
Subsidiaries
PNA
Holding Co.
Elimination Popular, Inc.
Consolidated
Entries
(In thousands)
Cash fl ows from operating activities:
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Equity in undistributed losses of subsidiaries
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment
Provision for loan losses
Impairment losses on long-lived assets
Amortization of intangibles
Amortization and fair value adjustment of servicing assets
Amortization of discount on junior subordinated debentures
Net (gain) loss on sale and valuation adjustment of investment securities
Earnings from changes in fair value related to instruments
measured at fair value pursuant to the fair value option
Net loss (gain) on disposition of premises and equipment
Net loss on sale of loans and valuation adjustments on loans held-for-sale
(Gain) loss on early extinguishment of debt
Net amortization of premiums and accretion of discount on investments
Net amortization of premiums on loans and deferred loan
origination fees and costs
(Earnings) losses from investments under the equity method
Stock options expense
Net disbursements on loans held-for-sale
Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale
Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale
Net decrease in trading securities
Net decrease (increase) in accrued income receivable
Net decrease (increase) in other assets
Net increase (decrease) in interest payable
Deferred income taxes
Net decrease in postretirement benefi t obligation
Net (decrease) increase in other liabilities
Total adjustments
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash fl ows from investing activities:
Net decrease (increase) in money market investments
Purchases of investment securities:
Available-for-sale
Held-to-maturity
Other
Proceeds from calls, paydowns, maturities and
redemptions of investment securities:
Available-for-sale
Held-to-maturity
Other
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale
Proceeds from sale of other investment securities
Net repayments on loans
Proceeds from sale of loans
Acquisition of loan portfolios
Capital contribution to subsidiary
Transfer of shares of a subsidiary
Mortgage servicing rights purchased
Acquisition of premises and equipment
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Cash fl ows from fi nancing activities:
Net decrease in deposits
Net decrease in federal funds purchased and
assets sold under agreements to repurchase
Net (decrease) increase in other short-term borrowings
Payments of notes payable
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable
Dividens paid to parent company
Dividends paid
lssuance costs and fees paid on exchange of preferred stock and trust
preferred securities
Treasury stock acquired
Capital contribution from parent
Net cash (used in) provided by fi nancing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period
Cash and due from banks at end of period
($573,919)
($744,628)
($762,101)
($545,481)
$2,052,210
($573,919)
729,953
1,573
759,011
755,277
3
(2,244,241)
62,875
1,405,807
1,545
9,482
32,960
6,765
(3,008)
3,006
(26,439)
335
(692)
91
913
17,282
6,455
(1,850)
(1,797)
732,587
158,668
10,934
(229,530)
2,058
493
(51,898)
(16,558)
1,184
347
6,712
(77)
760,369
15,741
1,728
1,020
(11,605)
(2,601)
3,796
697,397
(64,704)
(1,674)
(3,418)
40,268
1,959
19,181
45,031
90
111
(1,129,554)
(354,472)
79,264
1,542,470
29,553
(194,668)
(44,485)
(100,308)
4,223
39,999
1,256,709
711,228
(1,922)
(271)
(1,719)
(1,940)
(13,306)
1,940
24,869
(9,708)
(2,244,240)
(192,030)
64,451
1,405,807
1,545
9,482
32,960
7,258
(219,546)
(1,674)
(412)
40,268
(78,300)
19,245
45,031
(17,695)
202
(1,129,554)
(354,472)
79,264
1,542,470
30,601
(182,960)
(47,695)
(79,890)
4,223
32,213
1,202,822
628,903
89,643
(15,530)
450,008
(208,181)
(524,083)
(208,143)
(249,603)
(51,539)
14,226
27,318
426,666
717,578
(940,000)
(42,971)
(310)
14,943
47
5,998
(44,471)
(18,544)
(71,438)
(29,024)
(17)
(163,494)
1,172
2
$1,174
(4,135,171)
(8,023)
(38,913)
191,484
(4,193,290)
(59,562)
(38,913)
1,617,381
114,248
75,101
3,590,131
52,294
1,065,164
328,170
(72,675)
(1,364)
(69,330)
25,300
149,900
2,484,032
1,631,607
141,566
75,101
3,825,313
52,294
1,053,747
328,170
(72,675)
(1,364)
(69,640)
40,243
149,947
2,654,401
(191,484)
(741,795)
2,470,000
1,204,122
(2,058,240)
432,642
(1,625,598)
(940,000)
12,800
(590,000)
42,971
(955,530)
(84,221)
200
(798,880)
675
(964,027)
(721,059)
(14,197)
60,000
(188,125)
89,680
741,795
188,125
940,000
940,000
211
89
$300
940,000
141,995
(6,930)
7,668
$738
590,000
(3,295,648)
(100,388)
777,994
$677,606
3,944
(2,470,000)
(1,013,814)
(1,722)
(766)
($2,488)
(918,818)
2,392
(813,077)
60,675
(71,438)
(25,080)
(17)
(3,390,961)
(107,657)
784,987
$677,330
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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Popular, Inc.
Holding Co.
($1,243,903)
1,432,356
(In thousands)
Cash fl ows from operating activities:
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Equity in undistributed losses of subsidiaries
Depreciation and amortization of
premises and equipment
Provision for loan losses
Goodwill and trademark impairment losses
Impairment losses on long-lived assets
Amortization of intangibles
Amortization and fair value adjustment of servicing assets
Net loss (gain) on sale and valuation
adjustment of investment securities
Losses from changes in fair value related to instruments
measured at fair value pursuant to the fair value option
Net loss (gain) on disposition of premises and equipment
Loss on sale of loans, including adjustments to indemnity
reserves, and adjustments on loans held-for-sale
Net amortization of premiums and accretion
of discounts on investments
Net amortization of premiums on loans and deferred loan
origination fees and costs
Fair value adjustment of other assets held for sale
Losses (earnings) from investments under the equity method
Stock options expense
Net disbursements on loans held-for-sale
Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale
Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale
Net decrease in trading securities
Net decrease (increase) in accrued income receivable
Net (increase) decrease in other assets
Net decrease in interest payable
Deferred income taxes
Net increase in postretirement benefi t obligation
Net increase (decrease) in other liabilities
Total adjustments
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash fl ows from investing activities:
Net (increase) decrease in money market investments
Purchases of investment securities:
Available-for-sale
Held-to-maturity
Other
Proceeds from calls, paydowns, maturities and
redemptions of investment securities:
Available-for-sale
Held-to-maturity
Other
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale
Proceeds from sale of other investment securities
Net (disbursements) repayments on loans
Proceeds from sale of loans
Acquisition of loan portfolios
Capital contribution to subsidiary
Mortgage servicing rights purchased
Acquisition of premises and equipment
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Cash fl ows from fi nancing activities:
Net decrease in deposits
Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased and
assets sold under agreements to repurchase
Net decrease in other short-term borrowings
Payments of notes payable
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable
Dividends paid
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock and
associated warrants
Treasury stock acquired
Capital contribution from parent
Net cash provided by (used in) fi nancing activities
Net (decrease) increase in cash and due from banks
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period
Cash and due from banks at end of period
2,321
40
57
(1,791)
110
412
642
(585)
(1,982)
(444)
9,511
1,440,647
196,744
(188,673)
(605,079)
801,500
(1,301,944)
(251,512)
(664)
(1,589,666)
44,471
(122,232)
(61,152)
380,297
(188,644)
17,712
1,321,142
(61)
1,391,533
(1,389)
1,391
$2
Year ended December 31, 2008
PIBI
Holding Co.
PNA
Holding Co.
Other
Subsidiaries
Elimination
Entries
Popular, Inc.
Consolidated
($1,488,446)
($1,503,782)
($1,163,117)
$4,155,345
($1,243,903)
1,493,072
1,412,867
(4,338,295)
3
9,147
(11,845)
4,546
(412)
5,245
1
1,495,208
6,762
(1,383)
7,067
(15,934)
12,962
(26,835)
1,393,293
(110,489)
70,764
1,010,335
12,480
17,445
11,509
52,174
(73,443)
198,880
(25,961)
83,056
21,675
52,495
120,789
26
687
(2,302,189)
(431,789)
1,492,870
1,754,419
59,787
99,482
(39,665)
366,733
3,405
(44,293)
2,511,671
1,348,554
73,088
1,010,375
12,480
17,445
11,509
52,174
(64,296)
198,880
(25,904)
83,056
19,884
52,495
120,789
(8,916)
1,099
(2,302,189)
(431,789)
1,492,870
1,754,100
59,459
86,073
(58,406)
379,726
3,405
(35,986)
2,501,421
1,257,518
(1,753)
(319)
825
(25,136)
(825)
475
25,630
(4,339,398)
(184,053)
(181)
8,296
25,150
2,054,214
(250,000)
(246,800)
(257,049)
1,257,319
(117,692)
(6,473)
(1,273,568)
8,171
250,000
250,000
(287)
376
$89
250,000
(1,139,562)
7,268
400
$7,668
(3,887,030)
(4,481,090)
(193,820)
2,491,732
4,476,373
192,588
2,437,214
49,489
(991,266)
2,426,491
(4,505)
(42,331)
(145,476)
60,058
166,683
2,792,601
(4,075,884)
(5,086,169)
(193,820)
2,491,732
5,277,873
192,588
2,445,510
49,489
(1,093,437)
2,426,491
(4,505)
(42,331)
(146,140)
60,058
166,683
2,680,196
(879,591)
748,312
476,991
(164,957)
(589,220)
(754,177)
(1,794,455)
(892,692)
(2,069,253)
671,630
(179,900)
(300)
248,311
(4,181,616)
(40,461)
818,455
$777,994
(17,980)
(475,648)
1,387,559
(32,000)
179,900
3,793
(748,311)
(291,907)
1,031
(1,797)
($766)
(1,885,656)
(1,497,045)
(2,016,414)
1,028,098
(188,644)
17,712
1,324,935
(361)
(3,971,552)
(33,838)
818,825
$784,987
(43,294)
(40,314)
(550,095)
237,491
608,270
212,058
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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Year ended December 31, 2007
PIBI
Holding Co.
PNA
Holding Co.
Other
Subsidiaries
Elimination
Entries
Popular, Inc.
Consolidated
($506,413)
($507,212)
($142,124)
$1,155,749
($64,493)
504,146
473,478
(1,538,225)
Popular, Inc.
Holding Co.
(8,244)
560,601
($64,493)
2,365
2,007
(4,612)
568
(115,567)
1
(617)
26,591
1,508
1,156
(In thousands)
Cash fl ows from operating activities:
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash provided by (used in ) operating activities:
Equity in undistributed losses of subsidiaries
Depreciation and amortization of
premises and equipment
Provision for loan losses
Goodwill and trademark impairment losses
Impairment losses on long-lived assets
Amortization of intangibles
Amortization and fair value adjustment of servicing assets
Net (gain) loss on sale and valuation
adjustment of investment securities
Net loss (gain) on disposition of premises and equipment
Loss on sale of loans, including adjustments to indemnity
reserves, and valuation adjustments on loans held-for-sale
Net amortization of premiums and accretion
of discounts on investments
Net amortization of premiums on loans and deferred loan
origination fees and costs
(Earnings) losses from investments under the equity method
Stock options expense
Net disbursements on loans held-for-sale
Acquisitions of loans held-for-sale
Proceeds from sale of loans held-for-sale
Net decrease in trading securities
Net (increase) decrease in accrued income receivable
Net decrease (increase) in other assets
Net increase (decrease) in interest payable
Deferred income taxes
Net increase in postretirement benefi t obligation
Net increase in other liabilities
Total adjustments
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash fl ows from investing activities:
Net (increase) decrease in money market investments
Purchases of investment securities:
Available-for-sale
Held-to-maturity
Other
Proceeds from calls, paydowns, maturities and
redemptions of investment securities:
Available-for-sale
Held-to-maturity
Other
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale 5,783
245,484
Proceeds from sale of other investment securities
(259,763)
Net disbursements on loans
Proceeds from sale of loans
Acquisition of loan portfolios
Capital contribution to subsidiary
Net liabilities assumed, net of cash
Mortgage servicing rights purchased
Acquisition of premises and equipment
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Cash fl ows from fi nancing activities:
Net increase in deposits
Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased and
assets sold under agreements to repurchase
Net increase (decrease) in other short-term borrowings
Payments of notes payable
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable
Dividends paid to parent company
Dividends paid
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Treasury stock acquired
Capital contribution from parent
Net cash (used in) provided by fi nancing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period
Cash and due from banks at end of period
(162,829)
1,389
2
$1,391
(190,617)
20,414
(2,236)
4,354
470,111
405,618
14,213
(5,000)
397
(6,808)
(4,087,972)
(522)
11
3,900,087
(241,400)
(37,700)
3
20,083
7
(15,410)
1,592
(2,690)
(8,339)
(7,762)
(18,164)
8,180
446,298
(60,914)
865
(129,969)
(51)
4,005
55
512,835
6,422
775
(2)
900
17,572
2
(25,150)
(300)
76,195
560,643
211,750
12,344
10,445
61,110
40,325
(12,297)
38,970
28,468
90,511
(1,293)
1,195
(4,803,927)
(550,392)
4,127,794
1,222,266
11,630
(116,729)
14,827
(195,283)
2,388
46,795
877,735
735,611
78,563
562,650
211,750
12,344
10,445
61,110
(55,159)
(12,296)
38,970
20,238
90,511
(21,347)
1,763
(4,803,927)
(550,392)
4,127,794
1,222,585
11,832
(94,215)
5,013
(223,740)
2,388
71,575
768,455
703,962
7
(1,624)
319
3,560
257
(3,560)
(11,449)
12,191
(1,538,524)
(382,775)
2,402
(664,268)
60,223
(638,568)
(886,267)
(25,232,314)
(111,180)
(928)
732,365
(160,712)
(29,320,286)
(112,108)
2,344,225
25,034,574
44,185
34,812
1
(954,507)
415,256
(22,312)
719,604
(26,507)
(104,344)
63,444
175,974
830,376
(735,548)
(88,536)
300
(31,196)
1,608,677
28,935,561
44,185
58,167
246,352
(1,457,925)
415,256
(22,312)
719,604
(26,507)
(104,866)
63,455
175,974
423,947
(6,203)
(127,630)
2,887,952
1,572
2,889,524
9,063
260,815
(444,583)
363,327
188,622
78
322
$400
(270,843)
(2,776,773)
(2,216,143)
1,061,496
(383,100)
(289)
300
(1,697,400)
(131,413)
949,868
$818,455
(63,400)
(111,056)
202,449
383,100
(300)
412,365
(1,606)
(191)
($1,797)
(325,180)
(2,612,801)
(2,463,277)
1,425,220
(190,617)
20,414
(2,525)
(1,259,242)
(131,333)
950,158
$818,825
219
157
$376
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p.o. box 362708
san Juan, puerto rico
00936-2708