ONE B I L L I O N 2 0 1 5 A N N U A L R E P O R T BUILT ONE PARTNERSHIP AT A TIME 2015 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS SUMMARY FINANCIAL RESULTS ($ in millions except for per share amounts) Net Interest Income Loan Loss Provision Noninterest Income Noninterest Expense Income Tax Expense Net Income Diluted Earnings Per Share 2015 $ 31.5 0.9 3.7 21.4 4.1 $ 8.8 $ 0.84 2014 $ 25.3 1.4 2.5 18.5 2.7 $ 5.2 $ 0.72 2013 $ 21.0 1.9 2.4 16.3 1.8 $ 3.4 $ 0.57 LOANS MIX 0.6% DEPOSIT MIX 12.0% 17.9% 30.0% 16.8% 34.7% 34.7% 45.0% 8.4% Commercial Noninterest demand accounts Nonfarm nonresidential real estate Interest-bearing demand accounts Residential real estate Savings and money market Other real estate Consumer loans Time deposits Ending balances as of 12/31/2015 (excludes loans held for sale) Ending balances as of 12/31/2015 TOTAL ASSETS ($ in millions) TOTAL LOANS ($ in millions) TOTAL DEPOSITS ($ in millions) $665 $802 $1,040 $495 $603 $821 $574 $639 $868 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015 Ending balances as of year end Ending balances as of year end Ending balances as of year end C. MALCOLM HOLLAND CEO AND PRESIDENT OF VERITEX ONE BILLION! When it comes to financial numbers, that is a number that stands alone. It’s a number that puts you in a position of prominence; a number that makes people stand up and take notice. When we started our bank in 2010, it was always our goal to be a billion-dollar bank. This past year, we did it! Veritex Community Bank reached the enviable milestone of One Billion dollars in assets. It is a serious benchmark in the banking industry. It means that Veritex is trusted by more people than ever before. Our 29.6% asset growth was a result of $113 million in organic growth and the purchase of IBT Bancorp, Inc., the parent holding company of the Independent Bank of Texas, Irving. IBT was a full-service commercial bank with total assets of $124 million, total loans of $89 million and total deposits of $97 million as of the acquisition date. Completion of the acquisition of IBT took place in July and was an important part of our long-term growth strategy. The acquisition added two banking locations in the Dallas metropolitan area as well as 17 new employees. I am very proud that in just a few months we fully integrated the two banking systems and staff. Today, when I walk through our branches and see IBT and Veritex people working side by side, I see one trusted team! Despite some of the turmoil with the downturn in oil and gas prices, we remain very optimistic about the DFW economy. We continue to see thousands of new jobs created, new businesses started, a robust housing market and sustained growth in consumer spending; all within minutes of any one of our ten well-placed branches. We have continued to add new products and services to better serve our clients. We added a new “One-Time Close” mortgage product, new mortgage bankers, a seasoned SBA lending group and began a community financial literacy program called AccountAbility. We also relocated our Las Colinas branch to Oak Lawn to better serve metropolitan Dallas. A billion in assets is a great number! But there are billions of other reasons to love Veritex Community Bank. Every day there are tens of thousands of smiles, handshakes and transactions that make our customers’ lives better. Every one of our employees brings countless skills, dedication and passion to their roles at Veritex Bank. All of these combined are the difference that makes Veritex so much more than a bank. It’s what makes us special to our community and an important financial resource for our customers. These little things all add up to much more than a billion. As we head into 2016, we are all very excited about the milestones to come. Our leadership team is ready, our employees are proud, and I am, as always, honored to be Veritex Community Bank’s leader. Thank you for your continued support and loyalty. C. Malcolm Holland, CEO & President Veritex Holdings, Inc. and Veritex Community Bank E V E R Y G R E AT B U S I N E S S BEGINS WITH A DRE A M! Veritex started with a vision of a great bank where products would make lives easier, and services would save time and money. We dreamed of building a bank that was as rock solid as the communities it served. We dedicated ourselves to an unparalleled standard of truth and trust. We knew that we would earn that trust by doing what we do best and by doing it right, the first time and every time. Our road to a Billion began with a single smile, a firm handshake and a profound attitude of helpfulness. It continues with an understanding that we are more than a bank. Veritex is a solution: more than an institution, we are an important part of our community. It’s every promise Veritex makes and the dedication of our entire staff to live up to those promises. Today that dream is ingrained in every Veritex associate. Every day our employees bring endless skills, dedication and passion to their roles at Veritex Bank. They hold our reputation on their shoulders, and with every action, they carry our flag high. Every day they bring Truth in Texas Banking to you. ONE EVENT AT A TIME They say that if you want something done right, give it to the person who is too busy! Meet Darlene Ellison, Veritex Bank’s own force of nature. Whether she is volunteering at a community event, serving on the board of a charity or school committee, or running out the door to meet with a client, Darlene brings her own personal brand of energy to everything she does. She began as Veritex Bank’s sole business development officer. As her passion for community grew, she took initiative and started Women in Business, an award-winning group dedicated to helping women succeed as entrepreneurs. She works daily with nonprofit and charitable organizations to continuously earn on their donor dollars by effectively using the bank’s Community Investment Account. Darlene Ellison Sr. VP Community Development Executive ONE DOCUMENT AT A TIME If the devil really is in the details, thank goodness we have our own detail-minded angel, Cheryl Gilbert. When it comes to accessing the information required to manage the bank’s loan portfolio, Cheryl is our go-to girl. With tens of thousands of loan documents in our archive, she knows where things are, where things need to go and when things need to happen. A 30-year veteran of the banking industry she has seen the business of banking change from making multiple carbon copies to closing loans with faxed contracts to communicating online with digitally secure documents. All that said, she understands that providing credit to our customers is the lifeblood of the bank. To do that successfully, Veritex bankers need to have the right information right when they need it. Cheryl Gilbert Loan Operations Specialist ONE QUESTION AT A TIME At Veritex we are very proud that we have ten branches to serve our communities. We also realize that most Veritex transactions take place in the palm of your hand. Today, online banking is the norm. Whether you are accessing your account from your desktop or through the Veritex Banking App, everything you need is right there. Until it isn’t! That’s why we have Ismael Rodriguez. Ismael makes sure that you enjoy the same great Veritex experience online as you do visiting one of our branches. Ismael is our personal touch in an impersonal technical world. He makes sure our customers get enrolled correctly, answers questions submitted online and works to solve any online banking account issues. We are so thankful he does not have an OFF button! Ismael Rodriguez Deposit Operations Specialist ONE SOLUT IO N AT A T IME When your goal is to “Get it Right Every Time,” everything needs to work! We all know how frustrating it is when anything in our facilities needs to be repaired or replaced. Mark Warshauer makes sure that everything our bankers need is working so they can work for you. It is hard to imagine a life surrounded by things that have to be fixed right NOW. But thank goodness Mark is there to handle them. Always on the move, Mark’s top three priorities are the security, safety and satisfaction of every Veritex customer and employee. At Veritex, we like to call him the Ambassador. He makes sure that his customers, vendors and colleagues have everything they need do their jobs perfectly. He treats everyone like they’re the most important person in the room, because to him, they are. Mark Warshauer Facilities Director ONE TR ANSACTION AT A T IM E With thousands of transactions daily, hundreds of people coming and going, and the constant demands of two personal bankers, four tellers and a branch that houses almost 25 employees, chaos can quickly become the norm. Not at Veritex’s Lakewood branch, where branch manager Angela Kimrey keeps everything running smoothly. Veritex’s signature branch has long been known as Lakewood’s living room. Her leadership skills extend to being a team leader for five out of the ten Veritex locations (Lakewood, SMU, Garland, Royal and Frisco). In every branch, Angela makes sure that her customers enjoy a warm and welcoming experience. She understands the importance of a great banking relationship and works tirelessly to make sure that every expectation is met. Most importantly, she makes every Veritex customer feel special. ONE SMILE AT A TIME Angela Kimrey Branch Manager The Hospitality industry is the business of making people feel at home. It’s a unique business that defines Service with a Smile. Hotel rates often change daily, but their product must be consistently impeccable, and the level of service must remain consistent, regardless of occupancy. Jason Worley knows that in the hospitality business flexibility is key, and he goes the extra mile to look at every option on every deal. With 17 years of experience in the banking industry and customers throughout the DFW Metroplex, Jason handles client requests, loan packages, underwriting, site visits and any issues with title companies and attorneys; all while getting his clients the critical capital they need to succeed. Jason Worley Hospitality Industry Lending ONE ACCOUNT AT A TIME They say to watch out for the quiet ones. Well, soft-spoken Edward Coronado will watch out for you! Edward, one of the personal bankers at Veritex Bank’s new Oak Lawn branch, is always there to lend an ear. He quietly goes about his day assisting new customers with opening personal and business accounts, setting up online banking, ordering checks, managing payments and sending wires. Listening is key to being a great banker. Edward listens intently to his customers every day, making sure they get exactly what they need. By paying attention to the details he can pay better attention to his customers. From the minute the doors open he works to solve every problem and make sure every customer feels welcomed. Edward Cornado Personal Banker ONE HANDSHAKE AT A T IM E It is easy to communicate with your customers today. With email, online chat and virtual meetings, everything can be done conveniently at your desk. Not for David Wood. David gets in his car with a pad of paper and meets with his clients personally. From small business loans to complicated secured credit lines, he knows that the very best way to help is to do it face-to-face. David and the entire Veritex Community Development Team know that the best kind of banking is not done online; it’s done in person. A new addition to the Veritex team, David joined the bank with the acquisition of IBT. His “get up, get out and get it done” attitude is what makes David and the entire IBT family such an important part of the Veritex family. David Wood Sr. VP Community Executive ONE LESSON AT A TIME They say that those who can’t do, teach. Not true with Geanina Axinte. A first-class banker in her own right, Geanina is a natural-born teacher. Every day, she works to ensure that the bank will thrive well into the future by training and mentoring a new generation of Veritex personal bankers. Geanina loves interacting with her clients. Her first lesson to up-and-coming bankers is “Listen!” She knows that every customer has a story to tell and a problem to solve. If you are too busy talking, then you are not solving. She teaches her new bankers to spend the precious extra time with their clients to learn what their needs are and what goals they have so they can help them now and well into the future. Geanina Axinte Personal Banker ONE RELATIONSHIP AT A TI ME In the whirlwind of managing Veritex Bank’s major accounts, things happen fast. Vice Chairman Bill Murphy and Sr. VP, Community Executive Wayne Tenney deal in complicated banking transactions every day. In the middle of all the action is Marsha Cather, always calm, cool and collected. With over 30 years of banking experience, she knows how to make sure everything happens as planned. As one of the bank’s Sr. Executive Lending Assistants, Marsha understands the ins and outs of all of her clients’ needs. Managing the operational and lending demands for Veritex Bank’s large relationship customers, she anticipates every action that Bill and Wayne might take and is ready to react at a minute’s notice. A consummate professional, everything she does she does right. More importantly, she always does the right thing. Marsha Cather Lending Assistant M ANAGEMENT TEAM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Front, L-R: LaVonda Renfro Executive Vice President, Chief Retail Officer William C. Murphy Vice Chairman of the Board C. Malcolm Holland Chairman of the Board, CEO and President Angela Harper Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer Back, L-R: Noreen Skelly Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Kesler Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Executive Front, L-R: Pat S. Bolin William C. Murphy C. Malcolm Holland Michael A. Kowalski Mark C. Griege Back, L-R: Michael D. Ilagan Gordon Huddleston* John T. Sughrue Ray W. Washburne James Miller* Blake Bozman *Veritex Community Bank Board only UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (cid:2) Annual Report to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 (cid:3) Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act OR of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-36682 Veritex Holdings, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Texas (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 8214 Westchester Drive, Suite 400 Dallas, Texas (Address of principal executive offices) 27-0973566 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 75225 Zip Code (972) 349 6200 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 NASDAQ Global Market Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes (cid:3) No (cid:2) Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes (cid:3) No (cid:2) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes (cid:2) No (cid:3) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes (cid:2) No (cid:3) Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. (cid:3) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of ‘‘large accelerated filer,’’ ‘‘accelerated filer’’ and ‘‘smaller reporting company’’ in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): Large accelerated filer (cid:3) Accelerated filer (cid:2) Smaller reporting company (cid:3) Non-accelerated filer (cid:3) (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes (cid:3) No (cid:2) The aggregate market value of the shares of common stock held by non-affiliates based on the closing price of the common stock on the NASDAQ Global Market on June 30, 2015 was approximately $135,572,000. At March 8, 2016, the Company had outstanding 10,721,768 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share. Documents Incorporated By Reference: Portions of the registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement relating to the 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the extent stated herein. Such Definitive Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the registrant’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. Annual Report on Form 10-K December 31, 2015 PART I Item 1. Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Item 1A. Risk Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Item 2. Legal Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Item 3. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PART II Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Item 6. Item 7. Purchases of Equity Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selected Financial Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Statements and Supplementary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Item 9. Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Item 9A. Controls and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Item 9B. Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PART III Item 10. Item 11. Item 12. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Item 13. Item 14. PART IV Item 15. Stockholder Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence . . . . . . . . Principal Accountant Fees and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 19 35 36 37 37 38 41 43 82 83 83 84 84 85 85 85 85 85 86 89 1 ITEM 1. BUSINESS Our Company PART I Except where the context otherwise requires or where otherwise indicated, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’ ‘‘our,’’ ‘‘our company,’’ the ‘‘Company’’ or ‘‘Veritex’’ refer to Veritex Holdings, Inc. and our wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Veritex Community Bank, and the term ‘‘Bank’’ refers to Veritex Community Bank. Veritex Holdings, Inc. is a Texas corporation and bank holding company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Veritex Community Bank, a Texas state chartered bank, we provide relationship-driven commercial banking products and services tailored to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses and professionals. Since our inception, we have targeted customers and focused our acquisitions primarily in the Dallas metropolitan area, which we consider to be Dallas and the adjacent communities in North Dallas. As we continue to grow, we expect to expand our primary market to include the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, which also encompasses Fort Worth and Arlington, as well as the communities adjacent to those cities. As of the year ended December 31, 2015, we had total assets of $1.0 billion, total loans of $820.6 million, total deposits of $868.4 million and total stockholders’ equity of $132.0 million. We currently operate ten branches and one mortgage office, all of which are located in the Dallas metropolitan area. Our primary customers are small and medium-sized businesses, generally with annual revenues of under $30 million, and professionals. We believe that these businesses and professionals highly value the local decision-making and relationship-driven, quality service we provide and our deep, long-term understanding of the Dallas community and Texas banking. As a result of consolidation, we believe that few locally-based banks are dedicated to providing this level of service to small and medium-sized businesses. Our management team’s long-standing presence and experience in the Dallas metropolitan area gives us unique insight into our local market and the needs of our customers. This enables us to respond quickly to customers, provide high quality personal service and develop comprehensive, long-term banking relationships by providing products and services tailored to meet the individual needs of our customers. This focus and approach enhances our ability to continue to grow organically, successfully recruit talented bankers and strategically source potential acquisitions in our target market. We completed an initial public offering of our common stock in October 2014. Our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol ‘‘VBTX.’’ Our History and Growth We have experienced significant growth since commencing banking operations in 2010 through our strategy of pursuing organic growth and strategic acquisitions. We have completed four whole-bank acquisitions that have increased our market presence within the Dallas metropolitan area. On July 1, 2015, the Company completed the acquisition of IBT Bancorp, Inc. (‘‘IBT’’), the parent holding company of Independent Bank of Texas (‘‘Independent Bank’’), headquartered in Irving, Texas with two banking locations in the Dallas metropolitan area. Our management team is led by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, C. Malcolm Holland, III, who has overseen and managed our organic growth and acquisition activity since we commenced banking operations. 2 The following table summarizes our four completed acquisitions since inception: Date Completed Acquired Assets Acquired Loans Number of Branches Dallas Area Locations (Dollars in millions) Bank Acquired Professional Bank, N.A. through Professional Capital, Inc. . . . . . . . . September 2010 $181.8 $ 91.7 Fidelity Bank through Fidelity Resources Company . . . . . . . . . . . March 2011 166.3 108.1 Bank of Las Colinas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBT Bancorp, Inc. October 2011 July 2015 53.8 124.4 40.4 88.5 3 3 1 2 Park Cities, Lakewood and Garland Preston Center, SMU and Plano Las Colinas Irving and Frisco We have established a record of steady growth and profitable operations since our inception while preserving our strong credit culture. As indicated by the graphs below, for the year ended December 31, 2015, we continued this trend with the acquisition of IBT and by focusing on growing our total loans and deposits organically by increasing our commercial lending relationships and more deeply penetrating the Dallas metropolitan area. Total Loans (Dollars in thousands) $820,605 $603,310 $495,270 $397,736 $298,017 2011 2012 2013 2014 16MAR201605134706 2015 Total Deposits (Dollars in thousands) $868,410 $573,938 $638,743 $364,758 $447,902 2011 2012 2013 2014 16MAR201605134576 2015 3 Return on Average Assets (Dollars in thousands) 0.98% 0.75% 0.58% N/A 0.31% 2011 2012 2013 2014 16MAR201605134419 2015 Net Income (Dollars in thousands) $8,790 $5,205 $3,408 $109 $1,479 2011 2012 2013 2014 16MAR201605134249 2015 Our Strategy Our business strategy consists of the following components: (cid:129) Organic Growth in Thriving Dallas Metropolitan Area. Our organic growth strategy has focused on more deeply penetrating the Dallas metropolitan area through our community-focused, relationship-driven approach to banking. We believe that our current market area provides abundant opportunities to continue to grow our customer base, increase loans and deposits and expand our overall market share. Our team of seasoned bankers has been an important driver of our organic growth by further developing banking relationships with current and potential customers, many of which span more than 20 years. Our market presidents and relationship managers are incentivized to increase the size of their loan and deposit portfolios and generate fee income while maintaining strong credit quality. We intend to add to our team of experienced bankers in order to grow our current footprint and expand further into markets throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Preserving sound credit underwriting standards as we grow our loan portfolio will continue to be the foundation of our organic growth strategy. (cid:129) Acquisitions. We intend to continue to grow through acquisitions, and we believe having publicly traded common stock will improve our ability to compete for acquisitions. Many small to medium-sized banking organizations in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area face significant scale and operational challenges, regulatory pressure, management succession issues and shareholder liquidity needs. (cid:129) Improve Operational Efficiency and Increase Profitability. We are committed to maintaining and enhancing profitability. We employ a systematic and calculated approach to improving our operational efficiency, which in turn we believe increases our profitability. We believe that our scalable infrastructure and efficient operating platform will allow us to achieve continued growth without incurring significant incremental noninterest expenses and will enhance our returns. (cid:129) Continue to Build Our Community Ties. Our officers and employees are heavily involved in civic and community organizations, and we sponsor numerous activities that benefit our community. 4 Our business development strategy, which focuses on building market share through personal relationships, as opposed to formal advertising, is consistent with our customer-centric culture and is a cost-effective approach to developing new relationships and enhancing existing ones. Our Banking Services We are focused on delivering a wide variety of relationship-driven commercial banking products and services tailored to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses and professionals in the Dallas metropolitan area. A general discussion of the range of commercial banking products and other services we offer follows. Lending Activities. As of December 31, 2015, we had total loans of $820.6 million, representing 79.0% of our total assets. Our loan portfolio consisted of commercial real estate loans and general commercial loans residential real estate loans, and consumer loans. Our underwriting philosophy seeks to balance our desire to make sound, high quality loans while recognizing that lending money involves a degree of business risk. Managing credit risk is a company-wide process. Our strategy for credit risk management includes well-defined, centralized credit policies, uniform underwriting criteria by loan type and ongoing risk monitoring and review processes for all types of credit exposures. Our processes emphasize early-stage review of loans, regular credit evaluations and management reviews of loans, which supplement the ongoing and proactive credit monitoring and loan servicing provided by our loan officers and lending support staff. Our Director’s Loan Committee and Executive Loan Committee provide company-wide credit oversight and periodically review all credit risk portfolios to ensure that the risk identification processes are functioning properly and that our credit standards are followed. In addition, a third-party loan review is performed at least annually to identify problem assets and confirm our internal risk rating of loans. We attempt to identify potential problem loans early in an effort to aggressively seek resolution of these situations before the loans become a loss, record any necessary charge-offs promptly and maintain adequate allowance levels for probable loan losses inherent in the loan portfolio. Deposits. Deposits are our principal source of funds for our interest earning assets. We believe that a critical component of our success is the importance we place on our deposit services. Our services include the usual deposit functions of commercial banks, safe deposit facilities, commercial and personal banking services in addition to our loan offerings. We offer a variety of deposit products and services consistent with the goal of attracting a wide variety of customers, including high net worth individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. The types of deposit accounts we offer consist of demand, savings, money market and time accounts. We actively pursue business checking accounts by offering competitive rates, telephone banking, online banking and other convenient services to our customers. We also pursue commercial deposit accounts that will benefit from the utilization of our treasury management services. Other Products and Services. We offer banking products and services that are attractively priced and easily understood by the customer, with a focus on convenience and accessibility. We offer a full suite of online banking solutions including access to account balances, online transfers, online bill payment and electronic delivery of customer statements, as well as ATMs, and banking by telephone, mail and personal appointment. We also offer debit cards, night depository, direct deposit, cashier’s checks, and letters of credit, as well as treasury management services including wire transfer services and automated clearinghouse services. We offer a full array of commercial treasury management services designed to be competitive with banks of all sizes. Treasury Management Services include balance reporting (including current day and previous day activity), transfers between accounts, wire transfer initiation, automated clearinghouse origination and stop payments. Cash management deposit products consist of lockbox, remote deposit 5 capture, positive pay, reverse positive pay, account reconciliation services, zero balance accounts, and sweep accounts including loan sweep. Investments The primary objectives of our investment policy are to provide a source of liquidity, to provide an appropriate return on funds invested, to manage interest rate risk, to meet pledging requirements and to meet regulatory capital requirements. As of December 31, 2015, the book value of our investment portfolio totaled $75.8 million, with an average yield of 1.69% and an estimated effective duration of approximately 2.65 years. Our Market Area We currently operate in the Dallas metropolitan area, part of the broader Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan statistical area. The Dallas economy is fueled by the real estate, technology, financial services, insurance, transportation, manufacturing, health care and energy sectors. This market is among the most vibrant in the United States with a rapidly growing population, a high level of job growth, an affordable cost of living and a pro-growth business climate. More broadly, Texas is also experiencing significant population and employment growth on a statewide basis. Competition The banking business is highly competitive, and our profitability will depend principally upon our ability to compete with other banks and non-bank financial institutions located in the Dallas metropolitan area for lending opportunities, deposit funds, bankers and acquisition candidates. Our banking competitors in our target markets include Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, BBVA Compass, Amegy Bank, Comerica Bank, Regions Bank, Prosperity Bank, Independent Bank, Texas Capital Bank and various community banks. We are subject to vigorous competition in all aspects of our business from banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, finance companies, credit unions and other providers of financial services, such as money market mutual funds, brokerage firms, consumer finance companies, asset-based non-bank lenders, insurance companies and certain other non-financial entities. Employees As of December 31, 2015, we had 145 full-time employees and four part-time employees. None of our employees is represented by a union. In November 2015, the Bank was named one of the ‘‘Best Banks to Work For’’ in 2015 by the American Banker Magazine, and the Bank was also named one of the ‘‘Top 100 Places to Work for 2015’’ by the Dallas Morning News. We strive to maintain a culture where people are rewarded for hard work and share in the benefits of the success of the Company. In 2012, we created an employee stock ownership plan, (the ‘‘ESOP’’), enabling the Company to contribute shares of our common stock based on employees’ 401(k) plan contributions. Our Corporate Information Our principal executive offices are located at 8214 Westchester Drive, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas, 75225, and our telephone number is (972) 349-6200. Our website is www.veritexbank.com. The information contained on or accessible from our website does not constitute a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and is not incorporated by reference herein. Regulation and Supervision The U.S. banking industry is highly regulated under federal and state law. These laws and regulations affect the operations and performance of the Company and its subsidiaries. 6 Statutes, regulations and policies limit the activities in which the Company may engage and how it conducts certain permitted activities. Further, the bank regulatory system imposes reporting and information collection obligations. The Company incurs significant costs relating to compliance with these laws and regulations. Banking statutes, regulations and policies are continually under review by federal and state legislatures and regulatory agencies, and a change in them, including changes in how they are interpreted or implemented, could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business. The material statutory and regulatory requirements that are applicable to the Company and its subsidiaries are summarized below. The description below is not intended to summarize all laws and regulations applicable to the Company and its subsidiaries, and is based upon the statutes, regulations, policies, interpretive letters and other written guidance that are in effect as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Bank and Bank Holding Company Regulation The Bank is a Texas-chartered banking association, the deposits of which are insured by the FDIC’s Deposit Insurance Fund up to applicable legal limits. The Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve System; therefore, the Bank is subject to ongoing and comprehensive supervision, regulation, examination and enforcement by the Texas Department of Banking (the ‘‘TDB’’) and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the ‘‘Federal Reserve’’). Any entity that directly or indirectly controls a bank must be approved to become a bank holding company by the Federal Reserve under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (the ‘‘BHC Act’’). Bank holding companies are subject to regulation, examination, supervision and enforcement by the Federal Reserve under the BHC Act. The Federal Reserve’s jurisdiction also extends to any company that is directly or indirectly controlled by a bank holding company. As a bank holding company, the Company is subject to ongoing and comprehensive supervision, regulation, examination and enforcement by the Federal Reserve. As a bank holding company of a Texas state chartered bank, the Company is also subject to supervision, regulation, examination and enforcement by the TDB. Broad Supervision, Examination and Enforcement Powers A principal objective of the U.S. bank regulatory system is to protect depositors by ensuring the financial safety and soundness of banking organizations. To that end, the banking regulators have broad regulatory, examination and enforcement authority. The regulators regularly examine the operations of banking organizations. In addition, banking organizations are subject to periodic reporting requirements. Insured depository institutions with total assets of $500 million or more must submit annual audit reports prepared by independent auditors to federal and state regulators. In some instances, the audit report of the insured depository institution’s bank holding company can be used to satisfy this requirement. Auditors must receive examination reports, supervisory agreements and reports of enforcement actions. The regulators have various remedies available if they determine that the financial condition, capital resources, asset quality, earnings prospects, management, liquidity or other aspects of a banking organization’s operations are unsatisfactory. The regulators may also take action if they determine that the banking organization or its management is violating or has violated any law or regulation. The regulators have the power to, among other things: (cid:129) require affirmative actions to correct any violation or practice; (cid:129) issue administrative orders that can be judicially enforced; (cid:129) direct increases in capital; 7 (cid:129) direct the sale of subsidiaries or other assets; (cid:129) limit dividends and distributions; (cid:129) restrict growth; (cid:129) assess civil monetary penalties; (cid:129) remove officers and directors; and (cid:129) terminate deposit insurance Engaging in unsafe or unsound practices or failing to comply with applicable laws, regulations and supervisory agreements could subject us and our subsidiaries or their officers, directors and institution-affiliated parties to the remedies described above and other sanctions. The Dodd-Frank Act On July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the ‘‘Dodd-Frank Act’’) was signed into law. The Dodd-Frank Act is having a broad impact on the financial services industry, and imposes significant regulatory and compliance requirements, including the designation of certain financial companies as systemically important financial companies, enhanced oversight of credit rating agencies, the imposition of increased capital, leverage and liquidity requirements, and numerous other provisions designed to improve supervision and oversight of, and strengthen safety and soundness within, the financial services sector. Additionally, the Dodd-Frank Act established a new framework of authority to conduct systemic risk oversight within the financial system to be distributed among federal regulatory agencies, including the Financial Stability Oversight Council, the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the ‘‘OCC’’) and the FDIC. The following items provide a brief description of certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act that are most relevant to the Company and the Bank. (cid:129) Source of strength. Under Federal Reserve policy, bank holding companies have historically been required to act as a source of financial and managerial strength to each of their banking subsidiaries, and the Dodd-Frank Act codified this policy as a statutory requirement. As a result of this requirement, in the future we could be required to provide financial assistance to the Bank should it experience financial distress. (cid:129) Mortgage loan origination. The Dodd-Frank Act authorized the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the ‘‘CFPB’’) to establish certain minimum standards for the origination of residential mortgages, including a determination of the borrower’s ability to repay a residential mortgage loan. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, financial institutions may not make a residential mortgage loan unless they make a ‘‘reasonable and good faith determination’’ that the consumer has a ‘‘reasonable ability’’ to repay the loan. The Dodd-Frank Act allows borrowers to raise certain defenses to foreclosure but provides a full or partial safe harbor from such defenses for loans that are ‘‘qualified mortgages.’’ The CFPB has promulgated final rules to, among other things, specify the types of income and assets that may be considered in the ability to repay determination, the permissible sources for verification and the required methods of calculating the loan’s monthly payments. The rules extend the requirement that creditors verify and document a borrower’s income and assets to include all information that creditors rely on in determining repayment ability. The rules also provide further examples of third party documents that may be relied on for such verification, such as government records and check cashing or funds transfer service receipts. The new rules became effective on January 10, 2014. The rules also define ‘‘qualified mortgages,’’ imposing both underwriting standards—for example, a borrower’s debt to income ratio may not exceed 43%—and limits on the terms of their loans. 8 Points and fees are subject to a relatively stringent cap, and the terms include a wide array of payments that may be made in the course of closing a loan. Certain loans, including interest only loans and negative amortization loans, cannot be qualified mortgages. (cid:129) Risk retention. On October 22, 2014, the OCC, the Federal Reserve, the FDIC, the SEC, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a final rule in connection with the risk retention requirement mandated by Section 941 of the Dodd-Frank Act. The risk retention requirement generally requires a securitizer to retain no less than 5% of the credit risk in assets it sells into a securitization and prohibits a securitizer from directly or indirectly hedging or otherwise transferring the credit risk that the securitizer is required to retain, subject to limited exemptions. One significant exemption is for securities entirely collateralized by ‘‘qualified residential mortgages’’ (‘‘QRMs’’), which are loans deemed to have a lower risk of default. The rule defines QRMs to have the same meaning as the term ‘‘qualified mortgage,’’ as defined by the CFPB. In addition, the rule provides for reduced risk retention requirements for qualifying commercial loan, commercial real estate loan and auto loan securitizations. (cid:129) Imposition of restrictions on certain activities. The Dodd-Frank Act imposes a new regulatory structure on the over-the-counter derivatives market, including requirements for clearing, exchange trading, capital, margin, reporting and record keeping. In addition, certain swaps and other derivatives activities are required to be ‘‘pushed out’’ of insured depository institutions and conducted in separately capitalized non-bank affiliates. The Dodd-Frank Act also requires certain persons to register as a ‘‘major swap participant,’’ ‘‘swap dealer,’’ ‘‘major security-based swap participant’’ or a ‘‘security-based swap dealer.’’ The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has substantially completed adopting regulations to implement much of the new derivatives regulatory structure of the Dodd-Frank Act. The SEC and other U.S. regulators are still in the process of adopting regulations to implement the new derivatives regulatory structure of the Dodd-Frank Act. With regard to security-based swaps, it is anticipated that this further rulemaking will further clarify, among other things, reporting and recordkeeping obligations, margin and capital requirements, the scope of registration requirements, and what swaps are required to be centrally cleared and exchange-traded. Rules will also be issued to enhance the oversight of clearing and trading entities. As these remaining rules are implemented, new restrictions or limitations may affect our ability to manage certain risks in our business. (cid:129) Expanded FDIC resolution authority. While insured depository institutions have long been subject to the FDIC’s resolution process, the Dodd-Frank Act creates a new mechanism for the FDIC to conduct the orderly liquidation of certain ‘‘covered financial companies,’’ including bank and thrift holding companies and systemically significant non-bank financial companies. Upon certain findings being made, the FDIC may be appointed receiver for a covered financial company, and would conduct an orderly liquidation of the entity. The FDIC liquidation process is modeled on the existing Federal Deposit Insurance Act and generally gives the FDIC more discretion than in the traditional bankruptcy context. The FDIC has issued final rules implementing the orderly liquidation authority. (cid:129) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Dodd-Frank Act created the CFPB, which is tasked with establishing and implementing rules and regulations under certain federal consumer protection laws with respect to the conduct of providers of certain consumer financial products and services. The CFPB has rulemaking authority over many of the statutes governing products and services offered to bank and thrift consumers. For banking organizations with assets of $10 billion or more, the CFPB has exclusive rule-making, examination, and primary enforcement authority under federal consumer financial laws. In addition, the Dodd-Frank Act permits states to adopt consumer protection laws and regulations that are stricter than those regulations 9 promulgated by the CFPB. Compliance with any such new regulations would increase our cost of operations. (cid:129) Deposit insurance. The Dodd-Frank Act made permanent the general $250,000 deposit insurance limit for insured deposits. Amendments to the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (the ‘‘FDIA’’) also revised the assessment base against which an insured depository institution’s deposit insurance premiums paid to the FDIC’s Deposit Insurance Fund will be calculated. Under the amendments, the assessment base is no longer the institution’s deposit base, but rather its average consolidated total assets less its average tangible equity. Additionally, the Dodd-Frank Act made changes to the minimum designated reserve ratio of the Deposit Insurance Fund, increasing the minimum from 1.15% to 1.35% of the estimated amount of total insured deposits, and eliminating the requirement that the FDIC pay dividends to depository institutions when the reserve ratio exceeds certain thresholds. Several of these provisions may impact the FDIC deposit insurance premiums paid by the Bank. (cid:129) Transactions with affiliates and insiders. The Dodd-Frank Act generally enhanced the restrictions on transactions with affiliates under Section 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act, including an expansion of the definition of ‘‘covered transactions’’ and clarification regarding the amount of time for which collateral requirements regarding covered credit transactions must be satisfied. Insider transaction limitations are expanded through the strengthening of loan restrictions to insiders and the expansion of the types of transactions subject to the various limits, including derivatives transactions, repurchase agreements, reverse repurchase agreements and securities lending or borrowing transactions. Restrictions are also placed on certain asset sales to and from an insider to an institution, including requirements that such sales be on market terms and, in certain circumstances, approved by the institution’s board of directors. (cid:129) Corporate governance. The Dodd-Frank Act addresses many investor protections, corporate governance and executive compensation matters that will affect most U.S. publicly traded companies, including the Company. The Dodd-Frank Act: (i) grants shareholders of U.S. publicly traded companies an advisory vote on executive compensation, (ii) enhances independence requirements for compensation committee members, (iii) requires companies listed on national securities exchanges to adopt incentive-based compensation clawback policies for executive officers and (iv) provides the SEC with authority to adopt proxy access rules that would allow shareholders of publicly traded companies to nominate candidates for election as a director and have those nominees included in a company’s proxy materials. For so long as we are an emerging growth company, we may take advantage of the provisions of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or the JOBS Act, allowing us to not seek a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation or golden parachute arrangements. The requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act are in the process of being implemented and many of the requirements remain subject to regulations implemented over the course of several years. Given the uncertainty associated with the manner in which the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act will be implemented by the various regulatory agencies and through regulations, the full extent of the impact such requirements will have on our operations is unclear. The changes resulting from the Dodd-Frank Act may impact the profitability of our business activities, require changes to certain of our business practices, impose upon the Company more stringent capital, liquidity and leverage requirements or otherwise adversely affect our business. These changes may also require the Company to invest significant management attention and resources to evaluate and make any changes necessary to comply with new statutory and regulatory requirements. Failure to comply with the new requirements may negatively impact the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. 10 The Volcker Rule On December 10, 2013, the federal bank regulatory agencies, together with the SEC and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, adopted a final rule, commonly known as the ‘‘Volcker Rule,’’ under Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Act that generally prohibits ‘‘banking entities’’ from engaging in ‘‘proprietary trading’’ and making investments and conducting certain other activities with ‘‘private equity funds and hedge funds.’’ Although the final rule provides some tiering of compliance and reporting obligations based on size, the fundamental prohibitions of the Volcker Rule apply to banking entities of any size, including us and the Bank. The final regulations became effective April 1, 2014; however, at the time the agencies released the final Volcker Rule, the Federal Reserve announced an extension of the conformance period for all banking entities until July 21, 2015. In response to industry questions regarding the final Volcker Rule, the OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, SEC and CFTC issued a clarifying interim final rule on January 14, 2014, permitting banking entities to retain interests in certain collateralized debt obligations backed by trust preferred securities if the collateralized debt obligations meet certain requirements. We have reviewed the scope of the Volcker Rule and have determined that we do not have any activities or investments that meet the requirements of the rule at this time. Notice and Approval Requirements Related to Control Federal and state banking laws impose notice, application, approval or non-objection and ongoing regulatory requirements on any shareholder or other person that controls or seeks to acquire direct or indirect ‘‘control’’ of an FDIC-insured depository institution. These laws include the BHC Act, the Change in Bank Control Act and the Texas Banking Act. Among other things, these laws require regulatory filings by a shareholder or other person that seeks to acquire direct or indirect ‘‘control’’ of an FDIC-insured depository institution. The determination whether a person ‘‘controls’’ a depository institution or its holding company is based on all of the facts and circumstances surrounding the investment. As a general matter, a person is deemed to control a depository institution or other company if the person owns or controls 25% or more of any class of voting stock. Subject to rebuttal, a person may be presumed to control a depository institution or other company if the person owns or controls 10% or more of any class of voting stock and other regulatory criteria are met. Ownership by affiliated persons, or persons acting in concert, is typically aggregated for these purposes. In addition, except under limited circumstances, bank holding companies are prohibited from acquiring, without prior approval, control of any other bank or bank holding company or all or substantially all the assets thereof; or more than 5% of the voting shares of a bank or bank holding company which is not already a subsidiary. Permissible Activities and Investments Banking laws generally restrict our ability to engage in, or acquire more than 5% of the voting shares of a company engaged in, activities other than those determined by the Federal Reserve to be so closely related to banking as to be a proper incident thereto. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Modernization Act of 1999 (the ‘‘GLB Act’’) expanded the scope of permissible activities for a bank holding company that qualifies as a financial holding company. Under the regulations implementing the GLB Act, a financial holding company may engage in additional activities that are financial in nature or incidental or complementary to a financial activity. Those activities include, among other activities, certain insurance and securities activities. Qualifications for becoming a financial holding company include, among other things, meeting certain specified capital standards and achieving certain management ratings in examinations. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, bank holding companies and their subsidiaries must be well-capitalized and well-managed in order for the bank holding company and its 11 nonbank affiliates to engage in the expanded financial activities permissible only for a financial holding company. In addition, as a general matter, we must receive prior regulatory approval before establishing or acquiring a depository institution or, in certain cases, a non-bank entity. The Texas Constitution, as amended in 1986, provides that a Texas-chartered bank has the same rights and privileges that are or may be granted to national banks domiciled in Texas. To the extent that the Texas laws and regulations may have allowed state-chartered banks to engage in a broader range of activities than national banks, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (the ‘‘FDICIA’’), has operated to limit this authority. FDICIA provides that no state bank or subsidiary thereof may engage as a principal in any activity not permitted for national banks, unless the institution complies with applicable capital requirements and the FDIC determines that the activity poses no significant risk to the Deposit Insurance Fund of the FDIC. In general, statutory restrictions on the activities of banks are aimed at protecting the safety and soundness of depository institutions. Branching Texas law provides that a Texas-chartered bank can establish a branch anywhere in Texas provided that the branch is approved in advance by the TDB. The branch must also be approved by the Federal Reserve. The regulators consider a number of factors, including financial history, capital adequacy, earnings prospects, character of management, needs of the community and consistency with corporate powers. The Dodd-Frank Act permits insured state banks to engage in de novo interstate branching if the laws of the state where the new branch is to be established would permit the establishment of the branch if it were chartered by such state. Regulatory Capital Requirements and Capital Adequacy The bank regulators view capital levels as important indicators of an institution’s financial soundness. As a general matter, FDIC-insured depository institutions and their holding companies are required to maintain minimum capital relative to the amount and types of assets they hold. The final supervisory determination on an institution’s capital adequacy is based on the regulator’s assessment of numerous factors. As a bank holding company and a state-chartered member bank, we and the Bank are subject to both risk based and leverage regulatory capital requirements. In 1988, the International Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, a committee of central banks and bank supervisors (‘‘Basel Committee’’), adopted a capital accord, known as Basel I, which established the framework for risk-based capital guidelines implemented by U.S. federal bank regulators. The federal banking agencies subsequently adopted separate risk-based capital guidelines for so-called ‘‘core banks’’ based upon the revised framework issued by the Basel Committee in November 2005, commonly referred to as Basel II. In 2010, the Basel Committee implemented the revised framework for strengthening international capital and liquidity, referred to as Basel III. Prior to implementation of revised capital regulations based on the Basel III framework, as discussed below, the Federal Reserve’s system of capital adequacy requirements used a combination of risk-based capital guidelines and a leverage ratio to evaluate capital adequacy and considered these capital levels when taking action on various types of applications and when conducting supervisory activities related to safety and soundness. Assets and off-balance sheet items, such as letters of credit and unfunded loan commitments, were assigned to broad risk categories, each with appropriate risk weights. Regulatory capital, in turn, was classified in one of two tiers. ‘‘Tier 1’’ capital included common equity, retained earnings, qualifying non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, and minority interests in equity accounts of consolidated subsidiaries, less goodwill, most intangible assets and certain other assets. ‘‘Tier 2’’ capital included, among other things, qualifying subordinated debt and allowances 12 for loan and lease losses, subject to limitations. The resulting capital ratios represented capital as a percentage of total risk-weighted assets and off-balance sheet items. The guidelines required a minimum total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% (of which at least 4.0% is required to consist of Tier 1 capital elements). Total capital is the sum of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital. The leverage ratio is a company’s Tier 1 capital divided by its average total consolidated assets. Certain highly rated bank holding companies could maintain a minimum leverage ratio of 3.0%, but other bank holding companies were required to maintain a leverage ratio of at least 4.0%. In July 2013, after a lengthy rulemaking process, the federal banking agencies published final capital rules that revised their risk-based and leverage capital requirements and their method for calculating risk-weighted assets to implement, in part, Basel III agreements reached by the Basel Committee and certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. While some provisions are tailored to larger institutions, the revised capital rules generally apply to all banking organizations, including the Company and the Bank. In broad terms, the final regulations increased the required quality and quantity of the capital base, reduced the range of instruments that count as capital and increase the risk-weighted asset assessment for certain types of activities. Among other things, the final rules impact regulatory capital ratios of banking organizations in the following manner, when fully phased in: create a new requirement to maintain a ratio of ‘‘common equity Tier 1 capital’’ to total risk-weighted assets of not less than 4.5%; increase the minimum leverage capital ratio to 4.0% for all banking organizations; increase the minimum tier 1 risk-based capital ratio from 4.0% to 6.0%; and maintain the minimum total risk-based capital ratio at 8.0%. In addition, the rules would subject a banking organization to certain limitations on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers if the organization did not maintain a ‘‘capital conservation buffer’’ of common equity Tier 1 capital in an amount greater than 2.5% of its total risk-weighted assets. The effect of the capital conservation buffer will be to increase the minimum common equity Tier 1 capital ratio to 7.0%, the minimum tier 1 risk-based capital ratio to 8.5% and the minimum total risk-based capital ratio to 10.5%, for banking organizations seeking to avoid the limitations on capital distributions and discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. The rules also change the capital categories for insured depository institutions for purposes of prompt corrective action. Under the rules, to be well capitalized, an insured depository institution would be required to maintain a minimum common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of at least 6.5%, a tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of at least 8.0%, a total risk-based capital ratio of at least 10.0%, and a leverage capital ratio of at least 5.0%. In addition, the final rules establish more conservative standards for including an instrument in regulatory capital and impose certain deductions from and adjustments to the measure of common equity Tier 1 capital. The final Basel III framework also requires some banks and holding companies to measure their liquidity against specific liquidity tests that, although similar in some respects to liquidity measures historically applied by banks and regulators for management and supervisory purposes, going forward would be required by regulation. The final rule applies to larger banking organizations and does not cover the Company or the Bank. Under the final rules, banking organizations were provided a one-time option in their initial regulatory financial report filed after January 1, 2015, to remove certain components of accumulated other comprehensive income from the computation of common equity regulatory capital. For banking organizations with less than $15 billion in total assets, existing trust preferred securities and cumulative perpetual preferred stock continue to be included in regulatory capital while other instruments are disallowed. The final rules also provide additional constraints on the inclusion of minority interests, mortgage servicing assets, deferred tax assets and certain investments in the capital of unconsolidated financial institutions in Tier 1 capital, as well as providing stricter risk weighting rules to these assets. The final rules also provide stricter rules related to the risk weighting of past due and certain 13 commercial real estate loans, as well as on some equity investment exposures, and replaces the existing credit rating approach for determining the risk weighting of securitization exposures with an alternative approach. The federal banking agencies’ risk-based and leverage ratios are minimum supervisory ratios generally applicable to banking organizations that meet certain specified criteria. The federal bank regulatory agencies may set capital requirements for a particular banking organization that are higher than the minimum ratios when circumstances warrant. Federal Reserve guidelines also provide that banking organizations experiencing internal growth or making acquisitions will be expected to maintain strong capital positions substantially above the minimum supervisory levels, without significant reliance on intangible assets. The enhanced capital requirements became effective for the Bank and the Company on January 1, 2015, other than the capital conservation buffer, which will phase in over four years beginning in 2016. We are continuing to evaluate the long-term effect the new regulations may have on the Bank and the Company. Prompt Corrective Action Under the FDIA, the federal bank regulatory agencies must take prompt corrective action against undercapitalized U.S. depository institutions. U.S. depository institutions are assigned one of five capital categories: ‘‘well capitalized,’’ ‘‘adequately capitalized,’’ ‘‘undercapitalized,’’ ‘‘significantly undercapitalized,’’ and ‘‘critically undercapitalized,’’ and are subjected to different regulation corresponding to the capital category within which the institution falls. A depository institution is deemed to be ‘‘well capitalized’’ if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.0% or greater, a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 6.5% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or greater, a leverage ratio of 5.0% or greater and the institution is not subject to an order, written agreement, capital directive or prompt corrective action directive to meet and maintain a specific level for any capital measure. A depository institution is deemed to be ‘‘adequately capitalized’’ if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 8.0% or greater, a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5% or greater; a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6.0% or greater; a leverage ratio of 4.0% or greater; and does not meet the criteria for a ‘‘well capitalized’’ bank. A depository institution is ‘‘under-capitalized’’ if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of less than 8.0%, a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio less than 4.5%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of less than 6.0% or a leverage ratio of less than 4.0%. Under certain circumstances, a well-capitalized, adequately capitalized or undercapitalized institution may be treated as if the institution were in the next lower capital category. A banking institution that is undercapitalized is required to submit a capital restoration plan. The capital restoration plan will not be accepted by the regulators unless each company having control of the undercapitalized institution guarantees the subsidiary’s compliance with the capital restoration plan up to a certain specified amount. Failure to meet capital guidelines could subject the institution to a variety of enforcement remedies by federal bank regulatory agencies, including termination of deposit insurance upon notice and hearing, restrictions on certain business activities, and appointment of the FDIC as conservator or receiver. As of December 31, 2015, the Bank met the requirements to be ‘‘well capitalized’’ under the prompt corrective action regulations. Regulatory Limits on Dividends and Distributions As a bank holding company, we are subject to certain restrictions on paying dividends under applicable federal and Texas laws and regulations. The Federal Reserve has issued a policy statement that provides that a bank holding company should not pay dividends unless (i) its net income over the last four quarters (net of dividends paid) has been sufficient to fully fund the dividends, (ii) the 14 prospective rate of earnings retention appears to be consistent with the capital needs, asset quality and overall financial condition of the bank holding company and its subsidiaries and (iii) the bank holding company will continue to meet minimum required capital adequacy ratios. Accordingly, a bank holding company should not pay cash dividends that exceeds its net income or that can only be funded in ways that weaken the bank holding company’s financial health, such as by borrowing. The Dodd-Frank Act imposes, and Basel III results in, additional restrictions on the ability of banking institutions to pay dividends. Substantially all of our income, and a principal source of our liquidity, are dividends from the Bank. The ability of the Bank to pay dividends to us is restricted by federal and state laws, regulations and policies. Under Federal Reserve regulations, the Bank may pay dividends to us only from net income and retained earnings and may not impair its permanent capital, subject to certain exceptions. Capital adequacy requirements serve to limit the amount of dividends that may be paid by the Bank. Under the FDIA, an insured depository institution such as the Bank is prohibited from making capital distributions, including the payment of dividends, if, after making such distribution, the institution would become ‘‘undercapitalized.’’ The Federal Reserve may further restrict the payment of dividends by requiring the Bank to maintain a higher level of capital than would otherwise be required to be adequately capitalized for regulatory purposes. Payment of dividends by the Bank also may be restricted at any time at the discretion of the appropriate regulator if it deems the payment to constitute an unsafe and unsound banking practice. As noted above, the capital conservation buffer created under the final capital rules, when fully implemented, may also have the effect of limiting the payment of capital distributions from the Bank. Reserve Requirements Pursuant to regulations of the Federal Reserve, all banking organizations are required to maintain average daily reserves at mandated ratios against their transaction accounts. In addition, reserves must be maintained on certain non-personal time deposits. These reserves must be maintained in the form of vault cash or in an account at a Federal Reserve Bank. Limits on Transactions with Affiliates and Insiders Insured depository institutions are subject to restrictions on their ability to conduct transactions with affiliates and other related parties. Section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act imposes quantitative limits, qualitative requirements, and collateral requirements on certain transactions by an insured depository institution with, or for the benefit of, its affiliates. Transactions covered by Section 23A include loans, extensions of credit, investment in securities issued by an affiliate, and acquisitions of assets from an affiliate. Section 23B of the Federal Reserve Act requires that most types of transactions by an insured depository institution with, or for the benefit of, an affiliate be on terms, substantially the same or at least as favorable to the insured depository institution as if the transaction were conducted with an unaffiliated third party. As noted above, the Dodd-Frank Act generally enhances the restrictions on transactions with affiliates under Section 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act, including an expansion of the definition of ‘‘covered transactions’’ and a clarification regarding the amount of time for which collateral requirements regarding covered credit transactions must be satisfied. The ability of the Federal Reserve to grant exemptions from these restrictions is also narrowed by the Dodd-Frank Act, including by requiring coordination with other bank regulators. The Federal Reserve’s Regulation O regulations impose restrictions and procedural requirements in connection with the extension of credit by an insured depository institution to directors, executive officers, principal shareholders and their related interests. 15 Brokered Deposits The FDIA restricts the use of brokered deposits by certain depository institutions. Under the applicable regulations, a ‘‘well capitalized insured depository institution’’ may solicit and accept, renew or roll over any brokered deposit without restriction. An ‘‘adequately capitalized insured depository institution’’ may not accept, renew or roll over any brokered deposit unless it has applied for and been granted a waiver of this prohibition by the FDIC. An ‘‘undercapitalized insured depository institution’’ may not accept, renew or roll over any brokered deposit. The FDIC may, on a case-by-case basis and upon application by an adequately capitalized insured depository institution, waive the restriction on brokered deposits upon a finding that the acceptance of brokered deposits does not constitute an unsafe or unsound practice with respect to such institution. Concentrated Commercial Real Estate Lending Guidance The federal banking agencies, including the Federal Reserve, have promulgated guidance governing financial institutions with concentrations in commercial real estate lending. The guidance provides that a bank has a concentration in commercial real estate lending if (i) total reported loans for construction, land development and other land represent 100% or more of total risk-based capital or (ii) total reported loans secured by multifamily and non-farm residential properties and loans for construction, land development, and other land represent 300% or more of total risk-based capital and the bank’s commercial real estate loan portfolio has increased 50% or more during the prior 36 months. Owner- occupied commercial real estate loans are excluded from this second category. If a concentration is present, management must employ heightened risk management practices that address the following key elements: board and management oversight and strategic planning, portfolio management, development of underwriting standards, risk assessment and monitoring through market analysis and stress testing and maintenance of increased capital levels as needed to support the level of commercial real estate lending. At December 31, 2015 total reported loans for construction, land development and other land represented exceed 100% of total capital indicating a concentration in commercial real estate lending. At December 31, 2015, Management believes that it is in compliance with the requirements and guidance of federal banking agencies including the federal reserve for institutions with concentrations in commercial real estate lending. Examination and Examination Fees The Federal Reserve periodically examines and evaluates state member banks. Based on such an evaluation, the Bank, among other things, may be required to revalue its assets and establish specific reserves to compensate for the difference between the Bank’s assessment and that of the Federal Reserve. The TDB also conducts examinations of state banks but may accept the results of a federal examination in lieu of conducting an independent examination. In addition, the Federal Reserve and TDB may elect to conduct a joint examination. The TDB charges fees to recover the costs of examining Texas chartered banks, as well as filing fees for certain applications and other filings. The Dodd-Frank Act provides various agencies with the authority to assess additional supervision fees. Deposit Insurance and Deposit Insurance Assessments The FDIC is an independent federal agency that insures the deposits of federally insured depository institutions up to applicable limits. The FDIC also has certain regulatory, examination and enforcement powers with respect to FDIC-insured institutions. The deposits of the Bank are insured by the FDIC up to applicable limits. As a general matter, the maximum deposit insurance amount is $250 thousand per depositor. FDIC-insured depository institutions are required to pay deposit insurance assessments to the FDIC. The amount of a particular institution’s deposit insurance assessment for institutions with less than $10 billion in assets is based on that institution’s risk classification under an FDIC risk based assessment system, with certain adjustments for any unsecured 16 debt or brokered deposits held by the insured bank. An institution’s risk classification is assigned based on its capital levels and the level of supervisory concern the institution poses to the regulators. Institutions assigned to higher risk categories (that is, institutions that pose a higher risk of loss to the Deposit Insurance Fund) pay assessments at higher rates than institutions that pose a lower risk. An institution’s risk classification is assigned based on a combination of its financial ratios and supervisory ratings, reflecting, among other things, its capital levels and the level of supervisory concern that the institution poses to the regulators. Deposit insurance assessments fund the Deposit Insurance Fund, which is currently underfunded. As noted above, the Dodd-Frank Act changed the way an insured depository institution’s deposit insurance premiums are calculated. Continued action by the FDIC to replenish the Deposit Insurance Fund, as well as these changes, may impact assessment rates, which could impact the profitability of the Company’s operations. Depositor Preference The FDIA provides that, in the event of the ‘‘liquidation or other resolution’’ of an insured depository institution, the claims of depositors of the institution (including the claims of the FDIC as subrogee of insured depositors) and certain claims for administrative expenses of the FDIC as a receiver will have priority over other general unsecured claims against the institution. If the Company invests in or acquires an insured depository institution that fails, insured and uninsured depositors, along with the FDIC, will have priority in payment ahead of unsecured, non-deposit creditors, including the Company, with respect to any extensions of credit they have made to such insured depository institution. Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Under federal law, financial institutions must maintain anti-money laundering programs that include established internal policies, procedures and controls, a designated compliance officer, an ongoing employee training program and testing of the program by an independent audit function. Financial institutions are also prohibited from entering into specified financial transactions and account relationships and must meet enhanced standards for due diligence and customer identification in their dealings with non-U.S. financial institutions and non-U.S. customers. Financial institutions must take reasonable steps to conduct enhanced scrutiny of account relationships to guard against money laundering and to report any suspicious transactions, and law enforcement authorities have been granted increased access to financial information maintained by financial institutions. Bank regulators routinely examine institutions for compliance with these obligations and they must consider an institution’s compliance with such obligations in connection with the regulatory review of applications, including applications for banking mergers and acquisitions. The regulatory authorities have imposed ‘‘cease and desist’’ orders and civil money penalty sanctions against institutions found to be violating these obligations. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (‘‘OFAC’’), is responsible for helping to ensure that U.S. entities do not engage in transactions with certain prohibited parties, as defined by various Executive Orders and Acts of Congress. OFAC publishes lists of persons, organizations and countries suspected of aiding, harboring or engaging in terrorist acts, known as Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons. If the Company or the Bank finds a name on any transaction, account or wire transfer that is on an OFAC list, the Company or the Bank must freeze or block such account or transaction, file a suspicious activity report and notify the appropriate authorities. 17 Consumer Laws and Regulations Banking organizations are subject to numerous laws and regulations intended to protect consumers. These laws include, among others: (cid:129) Truth in Lending Act; (cid:129) Truth in Savings Act; (cid:129) Electronic Funds Transfer Act; (cid:129) Expedited Funds Availability Act; (cid:129) Equal Credit Opportunity Act; (cid:129) Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act; (cid:129) Fair Housing Act; (cid:129) Fair Credit Reporting Act; (cid:129) Fair Debt Collection Act; (cid:129) Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; (cid:129) Home Mortgage Disclosure Act; (cid:129) Right to Financial Privacy Act; (cid:129) Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act; (cid:129) laws regarding unfair and deceptive acts and practices; and (cid:129) usury laws Many states and local jurisdictions have consumer protection laws analogous to, and in addition to, those listed above. These federal, state and local laws regulate the manner in which financial institutions deal with customers when taking deposits, making loans, or conducting other types of transactions. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations could give rise to regulatory sanctions, customer rescission rights, action by state and local attorneys general and civil or criminal liability. The creation of the CFPB by the Dodd-Frank Act has led to enhanced enforcement of consumer financial protection laws. The Community Reinvestment Act The Community Reinvestment Act (the ‘‘CRA’’) and related regulations are intended to encourage banks to help meet the credit needs of their service areas, including low and moderate-income neighborhoods, consistent with safe and sound operations. The bank regulators examine and assign each bank a public CRA rating. The CRA requires bank regulators to take into account the bank’s record in meeting the needs of its service area when considering an application by a bank to establish or relocate a branch or to conduct certain mergers or acquisitions. The Federal Reserve is required to consider the CRA records of a bank holding company’s controlled banks when considering an application by the bank holding company to acquire a banking organization or to merge with another bank holding company. When we or the Bank applies for regulatory approval to engage in certain transactions, the regulators will consider the CRA record of target institutions and our depository institution subsidiaries. An unsatisfactory CRA record could substantially delay approval or result in denial of an application. The regulatory agency’s assessment of the institution’s record is made available to the public. The Bank received an overall CRA rating of ‘‘satisfactory’’ on its most recent CRA examination. 18 Changes in Laws, Regulations or Policies Federal, state and local legislators and regulators regularly introduce measures or take actions that would modify the regulatory requirements applicable to banks, their holding companies and other financial institutions. Changes in laws, regulations or regulatory policies could adversely affect the operating environment for us in substantial and unpredictable ways, increase our cost of doing business, impose new restrictions on the way in which the Company conducts its operations or add significant operational constraints that might impair the Company’s profitability. Whether new legislation will be enacted and, if enacted, the effect that it, or any implementing regulations, would have on the Company and its subsidiaries’ business, financial condition or results of operations cannot be predicted. The Dodd-Frank Act is in the process of imposing substantial changes to the regulatory framework applicable to us and our subsidiaries. The majority of these changes will be implemented over time by various regulatory agencies. The full effect that these changes will have on us and our subsidiaries remains uncertain at this time and may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and results of operations. Effect on Economic Environment The policies of regulatory authorities, including the monetary policy of the Federal Reserve, have a significant effect on the operating results of bank holding companies and their subsidiaries. Among the means available to the Federal Reserve to affect the money supply are open market operations in U.S. government securities, changes in the discount rate on borrowings and changes in reserve requirements with respect to deposits. These means are used in varying combinations to influence overall growth and distribution of bank loans, investments and deposits, and their use may affect interest rates charged on loans or paid for deposits. Federal Reserve monetary policies have materially affected the operating results of commercial banks in the past and are expected to continue to do so in the future. The Company cannot predict the nature of future monetary policies and the effect of such policies on its business and earnings. ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. Before you decide to invest in our common stock, you should carefully consider the risks described below, together with all other information included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the disclosures in ‘‘Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations’’ and our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in ‘‘Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.’’ We believe the risks described below are the risks that are material to us as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects could be materially and adversely affected. In that case, you could experience a partial or complete loss of your investment. Risks Related to Veritex’s Business Veritex’s business concentration in Texas, specifically the Dallas metropolitan area, imposes risks and may magnify the consequences of any regional or local economic downturn affecting the Dallas metropolitan area, including any downturn in the real estate sector. Veritex conducts operations exclusively in the Dallas metropolitan area. As of December 31, 2015, the substantial majority of the loans in Veritex’s loan portfolio were made to borrowers who live and/or conduct business in the Dallas metropolitan area and the substantial majority of secured loans were secured by collateral located in the Dallas metropolitan area. Accordingly, Veritex is significantly exposed to risks associated with a lack of geographic diversification. The economic conditions in the Dallas metropolitan area are highly dependent on the real estate sector as well as the technology, 19 financial services, insurance, transportation, manufacturing and energy sectors. Any downturn or adverse development in these sectors, particularly the real estate sector, or a decline in the value of single-family homes in the Dallas metropolitan area, could have a material adverse impact on Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations, and future prospects. Any adverse economic developments, among other things, could negatively affect the volume of loan originations, increase the level of nonperforming assets, increase the rate of foreclosure losses on loans and reduce the value of loans in Veritex’s portfolio. The significant decline in oil prices experienced since late 2014 and the current volatility in oil prices has, and is expected to continue to have, a significant impact on the overall Texas economy. Any regional or local economic downturn that affects the Dallas metropolitan area or Texas generally, Veritex’s existing or prospective borrowers or property values in its market area may affect Veritex and its profitability more significantly and more adversely than its competitors whose operations are less geographically focused. Veritex may be unable to implement aspects of its growth strategy, which may affect its ability to maintain historical earnings trends. Veritex’s business has grown rapidly. Financial institutions that grow rapidly can experience significant difficulties as a result of rapid growth. Furthermore, Veritex’s strategy focuses on organic growth, supplemented by acquisitions. Veritex may be unable to execute on aspects of its growth strategy to sustain its historical rate of growth or may be unable to grow at all. More specifically, Veritex may be unable to generate sufficient new loans and deposits within acceptable risk and expense tolerances, obtain the personnel or funding necessary for additional growth or find suitable acquisition candidates. Various factors, such as economic conditions and competition, may impede or prohibit the growth of Veritex’s operations, the opening of new branches and the consummation of acquisitions. Further, Veritex may be unable to attract and retain experienced bankers, which could adversely affect its growth. The success of Veritex’s strategy also depends on its ability to effectively manage growth, which is dependent upon a number of factors, including the ability to adapt existing credit, operational, technology and governance infrastructure to accommodate expanded operations. If Veritex fails to build infrastructure sufficient to support rapid growth or fails to implement one or more aspects of its strategy, Veritex may be unable to maintain historical earnings trends, which could have an adverse effect on Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Veritex’s strategy of pursuing acquisitions exposes it to financial, execution and operational risks that could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects. Veritex intends to continue pursuing a strategy that includes acquisitions. An acquisition strategy involves significant risks, including the following: (cid:129) finding suitable candidates for acquisition; (cid:129) attracting funding to support additional growth within acceptable risk tolerances; (cid:129) maintaining asset quality; (cid:129) retaining customers and key personnel, including bankers; (cid:129) obtaining necessary regulatory approvals, which Veritex may have difficulty obtaining or be unable to obtain; (cid:129) conducting adequate due diligence and managing known and unknown risks and uncertainties; (cid:129) integrating acquired businesses; and (cid:129) maintaining adequate regulatory capital 20 The market for acquisition targets is highly competitive, which may adversely affect Veritex’s ability to find acquisition candidates that fit its strategy and standards. Veritex faces significant competition in pursuing acquisition targets from other banks and financial institutions, many of which possess greater financial, human, technical and other resources than Veritex. Veritex’s ability to compete in acquiring target institutions will depend on the financial resources available to fund the acquisitions, including the amount of cash and cash equivalents and the liquidity and market price of Veritex common stock. In addition, increased competition may also drive up the acquisition consideration that Veritex will be required to pay in order to successfully capitalize on attractive acquisition opportunities. To the extent that Veritex is unable to find suitable acquisition targets, an important component of its growth strategy may not be realized. Acquisitions of financial institutions also involve operational risks and uncertainties, such as unknown or contingent liabilities with no available manner of recourse, exposure to unexpected problems such as asset quality, the retention of key employees and customers and other issues that could negatively affect Veritex’s business. Veritex may not be able to complete future acquisitions or, if completed, may not be able to successfully integrate the operations, technology platforms, management, products and services of the entities acquired or realize a reduction of redundancies. The integration process may also require significant time and attention from Veritex’s management that would otherwise be directed toward servicing existing business and developing new business. Failure to successfully integrate the entities Veritex acquires into its existing operations in a timely manner may increase its operating costs significantly and adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Further, acquisitions typically involve the payment of a premium over book and market values and, therefore, some dilution of Veritex’s tangible book value and net income per common share may occur in connection with any future acquisition, and the carrying amount of any goodwill that is currently maintained or that may be acquired may be subject to impairment in future periods. Veritex’s ability to retain bankers and recruit additional successful bankers is critical to the success of its business strategy, and any failure to do so could adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects. Veritex’s ability to retain and grow loans, deposits and fee income depends upon the business generation capabilities, reputation and relationship management skills of its bankers. If Veritex were to lose the services of any of its bankers, including successful bankers employed by banks that Veritex may acquire, to a new or existing competitor or otherwise, Veritex may not be able to retain valuable relationships and some of its customers could choose to use the services of a competitor instead. Veritex’s growth strategy also relies on its ability to attract and retain additional profitable bankers. Veritex may face difficulties in recruiting and retaining bankers of the desired caliber, including as a result of competition from other financial institutions. In particular, many of Veritex’s competitors are significantly larger with greater financial resources, and may be able to offer more attractive compensation packages and broader career opportunities. Additionally, Veritex may incur significant expenses and expend significant time and resources on training, integration and business development before it is able to determine whether a new banker will be profitable or effective. If Veritex is unable to attract and retain successful bankers, or if its bankers fail to meet expectations in terms of customer relationships and profitability, Veritex may be unable to execute its business strategy and its business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects may be adversely affected. Loss of any of Veritex’s executive officers or other key employees could impair relationships with its customers and adversely affect its business. Veritex’s success is dependent upon the continued service and skills of its executive management team. Veritex’s goals, strategies and marketing efforts are closely tied to the banking philosophy and 21 strengths of its executive management, including Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, C. Malcolm Holland, III, and Vice Chairman, William C. Murphy. Veritex’s success is also dependent in part on the continued service of its market presidents and relationship managers. The loss of services of any of these key personnel could adversely affect Veritex’s business because of their skills, years of industry experience, relationships with customers and the difficulty of promptly finding qualified replacement personnel. Veritex cannot guarantee that these executive officers or key employees will continue to be employed with them in the future. Veritex has a limited operating history and, accordingly, investors will have little basis on which to evaluate its ability to achieve its business objectives. Veritex was formed as a bank holding company in 2009 and commenced banking operations in 2010. Accordingly, Veritex has a limited operating history upon which to evaluate its business and future prospects. As a result, it is difficult, if not impossible, to predict future operating results and to assess the likelihood of the success of Veritex’s business. As a relatively young financial institution, Veritex Bank is also subject to risks and levels of risk that are often greater than those encountered by financial institutions with longer established operations and relationships. New financial institutions often require significant capital from sources other than operations. Since Veritex is a relatively young financial institution, its management team and employees will shoulder the burdens of the business operations and a workload associated with business growth and capitalization that is disproportionately greater than a more mature, established financial institution. The relatively unseasoned nature of a significant portion of Veritex’s loan portfolio may expose it to increased credit risks. The business of lending is inherently risky, including risks that the principal of or interest on any loan will not be repaid timely or at all or that the value of any collateral supporting the loan will be insufficient to cover Veritex’s outstanding exposure. Veritex’s loan portfolio has grown to $813.7 million as of December 31, 2015, from $100.9 million as of December 31, 2010. A portion of this growth is related to a combination of organic growth and loans acquired in connection with acquisitions. The organic portion of this increase is due to increased loan production in a strong market. It is difficult to assess the future performance of acquired or recently originated loans because Veritex’s relatively limited experience with such loans does not provide it with a significant payment history from which to judge future collectability. These loans may experience higher delinquency or charge-off levels than Veritex’s historical loan portfolio experience, which could adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Difficult market conditions and economic trends have adversely affected the banking industry and could adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Veritex is operating in a challenging and uncertain economic environment, including generally uncertain conditions nationally and locally in its industry and market. Although economic conditions have improved in recent years, financial institutions continue to be affected by volatility in the real estate market in some parts of the country and uncertain regulatory and interest rate conditions. Veritex retains direct exposure to the residential and commercial real estate market in Texas, particularly in the Dallas metropolitan area, and is affected by these events. Veritex’s ability to assess the creditworthiness of customers and to estimate the losses inherent in its loan portfolio is made more complex by uncertain market and economic conditions. Veritex’s risk management practices, such as monitoring the concentration of its loans within specific industries and its credit approval practices, may not adequately reduce credit risk, and its credit administration personnel, policies and procedures may not adequately adapt to changes in economic or any other conditions affecting customers and the quality of the loan portfolio. Another national economic 22 recession or deterioration of conditions in Veritex’s market could drive losses beyond that which is provided for in its allowance for loan losses and result in one or more of the following consequences: (cid:129) increases in loan delinquencies; (cid:129) increases in nonperforming assets and foreclosures; (cid:129) decreases in demand for Veritex’s products and services, which could adversely affect its liquidity position; and (cid:129) decreases in the value of the collateral securing Veritex’s loans, especially real estate, which could reduce customers’ borrowing power and repayment ability Although economic conditions in Texas and the U.S. continue to show signs of recovery, there can be no assurance that these conditions will continue to improve. Although real estate markets have stabilized in portions of the U.S., a resumption of declines in real estate values, volume of home sales and financial stress on borrowers as a result of the uncertain economic environment, including job losses, could have an adverse effect on Veritex’s borrowers and/or their customers, which could adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. The small to medium-sized businesses that Veritex lends to may have fewer resources to weather adverse business developments, which may impair a borrower’s ability to repay a loan, and such impairment could adversely affect Veritex’s results of operations and financial condition. Veritex focuses its business development and marketing strategy primarily on small to medium- sized businesses. Small to medium-sized businesses frequently have smaller market shares than their competition, may be more vulnerable to economic downturns, often need substantial additional capital to expand or compete and may experience substantial volatility in operating results, any of which characteristics may impair a borrower’s ability to repay a loan. In addition, the success of a small and medium-sized business often depends on the management skills, talents and efforts of one or two people or a small group of people, and the death, disability or resignation of one or more of these people could have a material adverse impact on the business and its ability to repay its loan. If general economic conditions negatively impact the Dallas metropolitan area or Texas generally and small to medium-sized businesses are adversely affected or Veritex’s borrowers are otherwise affected by adverse business developments, Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. Veritex’s allowance for loan losses may prove to be insufficient to absorb potential losses in its loan portfolio, which could adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Veritex establishes allowance for loan losses and maintains it at a level considered adequate by management to absorb probable loan losses based on its analysis of the loan portfolio and market environment. The allowance for loan losses represents Veritex’s estimate of probable losses in the portfolio at each balance sheet date and is based upon relevant information available to Veritex. Veritex’s allowance for loan losses consists of a general component based upon probable but unidentified losses inherent in the portfolio and a specific component based on individual loans that are considered impaired. The general component is based on various factors including historical loss experience, historical loss experience for peer banks, growth trends, loan concentrations, migration trends between internal loan risk ratings, current economic conditions and other qualitative factors. The specific component of the allowance for loan losses is calculated based on a review of individual loans considered impaired. The analysis of impaired losses may be based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the effective loan rate, an observable market price or the fair value of the underlying collateral on collateral dependent loans. In determining the collectability of certain loans, management also considers the fair value of any underlying collateral. The amount ultimately 23 realized may differ from the carrying value of these assets because of economic, operating or other conditions beyond Veritex’s control, and any such differences may be material. As of December 31, 2015, Veritex’s allowance for loan losses was 0.83% of its total loans. Loans acquired are initially recorded at fair value, which includes an estimate of credit losses expected to be realized over the remaining lives of the loans, and therefore no corresponding allowance for loan losses is recorded for these loans at acquisition. Additional loan losses will likely occur in the future and may occur at a rate greater than Veritex has previously experienced. Veritex may be required to take additional provisions for loan losses in the future to further supplement the allowance for loan losses, either due to management’s decision to do so or requirements by its banking regulators. In addition, bank regulatory agencies will periodically review the allowance for loan losses and the value attributed to non-accrual loans or to real estate acquired through foreclosure. Such regulatory agencies may require Veritex to recognize future charge-offs. These adjustments could adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. A large portion of Veritex’s loan portfolio consists of commercial loans secured by receivables, promissory notes, inventory, equipment or other commercial collateral, the deterioration in value of which could increase the potential for future losses. As of December 31, 2015, $246.1 million, or 30.0% of Veritex’s total loans, consisted of commercial loans to businesses. In general, these loans are collateralized by general business assets including, among other things, accounts receivable, promissory notes, inventory and equipment and most are backed by a personal guaranty of the borrower or principal. These commercial loans are typically larger in amount than loans to individuals and, therefore, have the potential for larger losses on a single loan basis. Additionally, the repayment of commercial loans is subject to the ongoing business operations of the borrower. The collateral securing such loans generally includes moveable property such as equipment and inventory, which may decline in value more rapidly than Veritex anticipates exposing it to increased credit risk. A significant portion of Veritex’s commercial loans are secured by promissory notes that evidence loans made by Veritex to borrowers that in turn make loans to others that are secured by real estate. Accordingly, negative changes in the economy affecting real estate values and liquidity could impair the value of the collateral securing these loans. Significant adverse changes in the economy or local market conditions in which Veritex’s commercial lending customers operate could cause rapid declines in loan collectability and the values associated with general business assets resulting in inadequate collateral coverage that may expose Veritex to credit losses and could adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations. Veritex’s nonfarm nonresidential and construction and land loan portfolios expose it to credit risks that could be greater than the risks related to other types of loans. As of December 31, 2015, $284.6 million, or 34.7% of total loans, consisted of nonfarm nonresidential real estate loans (including owner occupied commercial real estate loans) and $126.4 million, or 15.4% of total loans, consisted of construction and land loans. These loans typically involve repayment dependent upon income generated, or expected to be generated, by the property securing the loan in amounts sufficient to cover operating expenses and debt service. The availability of such income for repayment may be adversely affected by changes in the economy or local market conditions. These loans expose a lender to greater credit risk than loans secured by other types of collateral because the collateral securing these loans is typically more difficult to liquidate due to the fluctuation of real estate values. Additionally, non-owner-occupied commercial real estate loans generally involve relatively large balances to single borrowers or related groups of borrowers. Unexpected deterioration in the credit quality of Veritex’s non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan portfolio could require it to increase the allowance for loan losses, which would reduce 24 profitability and could have a material adverse effect on Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Construction and land loans also involve risks attributable to the fact that loan funds are secured by a project under construction, and the project is of uncertain value prior to its completion. It can be difficult to accurately evaluate the total funds required to complete a project, and construction lending often involves the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment dependent, in part, on the success of the ultimate project rather than the ability of a borrower or guarantor to repay the loan. If Veritex is forced to foreclose on a project prior to completion, it may be unable to recover the entire unpaid portion of the loan. In addition, Veritex may be required to fund additional amounts to complete a project and may have to hold the property for an indeterminate period of time, any of which could adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Because a significant portion of its loan portfolio consists of real estate loans, negative changes in the economy affecting real estate values and liquidity could impair the value of collateral securing Veritex’s real estate loans and result in loan and other losses. As of December 31, 2015, $569.1 million, or 69.4% of total loans, consisted of loans with real estate as a primary or secondary component of collateral. As a result, adverse developments affecting real estate values in the Dallas metropolitan area or Texas generally could increase the credit risk associated with Veritex’s real estate loan portfolio. Real estate values in many Texas markets have experienced periods of fluctuation over the last five years. The market value of real estate can fluctuate significantly in a short period of time. Adverse changes affecting real estate values and the liquidity of real estate in one or more of Veritex’s markets could increase the credit risk associated with Veritex’s loan portfolio, and could result in losses that adversely affect credit quality, financial condition, and results of operation. Negative changes in the economy affecting real estate values and liquidity in Veritex’s market areas could significantly impair the value of property pledged as collateral on loans and affect its ability to sell the collateral upon foreclosure without a loss or additional losses. Collateral may have to be sold for less than the outstanding balance of the loan, which could result in losses on such loans. Such declines and losses could have a material adverse impact on Veritex’s business, results of operations and growth prospects. If real estate values decline, it is also more likely that Veritex would be required to increase the allowance for loan losses, which could adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations. Veritex may be subject to additional credit risk with respect to loans that it makes to other lenders. As a part of its commercial lending activities, Veritex makes loans to customers that, in turn, make loans to other borrowers. When Veritex makes a loan of this nature, it takes as collateral the promissory notes issued by the end borrowers to Veritex’s customer, which are themselves secured by underlying collateral. The loans Veritex makes to these lenders are also guaranteed by affiliates of Veritex’s customers and are subject to funding covenants that it regularly monitors. As of December 31, 2015, these loans totaled $88.1 million and were included in Veritex’s commercial loan portfolio. Of the $88.1 million, loans to customers that made commercial and residential real estate loans to other borrowers totaled $79.1 million and loans to customers where the underlying notes were secured by other non-real estate related assets totaled $9.0 million. The ability of customers to repay their loans from Veritex may be adversely affected if the end borrowers do not repay Veritex’s customers. Although the loans to Veritex’s customers are subject to the risks inherent in commercial lending generally, Veritex is also exposed to additional risks, including those related to commercial and residential real estate lending, as the ability of the customer to repay the loan can be affected by the risks associated with the value and liquidity of the real estate underlying the customer’s loans to the end borrowers. Moreover, because Veritex is not lending directly to the end borrower, and because its collateral is a promissory note rather than the underlying real estate, for example, Veritex may be 25 subject to risks that are different from those it is exposed to when it makes a loan directly that is secured by commercial or residential real estate. For example, Veritex’s ability to exercise control over the relationship with the end borrower and the underlying collateral is limited by the terms of the applicable loan agreements, and therefore its ability to proceed directly against the end borrower or underlying collateral may be delayed and could adversely affect recovery. If Veritex’s customers do not repay their loans and the value of any collateral supporting the loan is insufficient to cover Veritex’s outstanding exposure, Veritex would experience credit losses that adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations. Veritex has a concentration of loans outstanding to a limited number of borrowers, which may increase its risk of loss. Veritex has extended significant amounts of credit to a limited number of borrowers, and as of December 31, 2015, the aggregate amount of loans to its 10 and 25 largest borrowers (including related entities) amounted to $128.1 million, or 15.6% of total loans, and $224.2 million, or 27.3% of total loans, respectively. As of such date, none of these loans were nonperforming loans. Concentration of a significant amount of credit extended to a limited number of borrowers increases the risk in Veritex’s loan portfolio. If one or more of these borrowers is unable to make payments of interest and principal in respect of such loans, the potential loss to Veritex is more likely to have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations. A lack of liquidity could impair Veritex’s ability to fund operations and adversely affect its operations and jeopardize its business, financial condition, and results of operations. Liquidity is essential to Veritex’s business. Veritex relies on its ability to generate deposits and effectively manage the repayment and maturity schedules of loans and investment securities, respectively, to ensure that it has adequate liquidity to fund operations. An inability to raise funds through deposits, borrowings, the sale of Veritex’s investment securities, the sale of loans and other sources could have a substantial negative effect on its liquidity. Veritex’s most important source of funds is deposits. Deposit balances can decrease when customers perceive alternative investments as providing a better risk/return tradeoff. If customers move money out of bank deposits and into other investments such as money market funds, Veritex would lose a relatively low-cost source of funds, increasing funding costs and reducing net interest income and net income. Other primary sources of funds consist of cash flows from operations, maturities and sales of investment securities, and proceeds from the issuance and sale of Veritex equity and debt securities to investors. Additional liquidity is provided by the ability to borrow from Veritex’s brokered deposit network, which includes the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, or the FHLB, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Veritex also may borrow funds from third-party lenders, such as other financial institutions. Access to funding sources in amounts adequate to finance or capitalize its activities, or on acceptable terms, could be impaired by factors that affect Veritex directly or the financial services industry or economy in general, such as disruptions in the financial markets or negative views and expectations about the prospects for the financial services industry. Veritex’s access to funding sources could also be affected by a decrease in the level of business activity as a result of a downturn in the Dallas metropolitan area or by one or more adverse regulatory actions against it. Any decline in available funding could adversely impact Veritex’s ability to originate loans, invest in securities, meet its expenses or fulfill obligations such as repaying borrowings or meeting deposit withdrawal demands, any of which could have a material adverse impact on liquidity and could, in turn, adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. 26 Veritex may need to raise additional capital in the future, and if it fails to maintain sufficient capital, whether due to losses, an inability to raise additional capital or otherwise, Veritex’s financial condition, liquidity and results of operations, as well as the ability to maintain regulatory compliance, could be adversely affected. Veritex faces significant capital and other regulatory requirements as a financial institution. Veritex may need to raise additional capital in the future to provide sufficient capital resources and liquidity to meet its commitments and business needs, which could include the possibility of financing acquisitions. In addition, Veritex, on a consolidated basis, and Veritex Bank, on a stand-alone basis, must meet certain regulatory capital requirements and maintain sufficient liquidity. Importantly, regulatory capital requirements could increase from current levels, which could require Veritex to raise additional capital or reduce its operations. Veritex’s ability to raise additional capital depends on conditions in the capital markets, economic conditions and a number of other factors, including investor perceptions regarding the banking industry, market conditions and governmental activities, and on Veritex’s financial condition and performance. Accordingly, Veritex may be unable to raise additional capital if needed or on acceptable terms. If Veritex fails to maintain capital to meet regulatory requirements, its liquidity, business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. Interest rate shifts could reduce net interest income and otherwise negatively impact Veritex’s financial condition and results of operations. The majority of Veritex’s banking assets are monetary in nature and subject to risk from changes in interest rates. Like most financial institutions, Veritex’s earnings and cash flows depend to a great extent upon the level of net interest income, or the difference between the interest income earned on loans, investments and other interest-earning assets, and the interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. Changes in interest rates can increase or decrease net interest income because different types of assets and liabilities may react differently, and at different times, to market interest rate changes. When interest-bearing liabilities mature or reprice more quickly, or to a greater degree than interest-earning assets in a period, an increase in interest rates could reduce net interest income. Similarly, when interest-earning assets mature or reprice more quickly, or to a greater degree than interest-bearing liabilities, falling interest rates could reduce net interest income. As of December 31, 2015, 45.5% of interest-earning assets and 50.7% of interest-bearing liabilities are variable rate. Veritex’s interest sensitivity profile was asset sensitive as of March 31, 2015, meaning that it estimates net interest income would increase more from rising interest rates than from falling interest rates. Additionally, an increase in interest rates may, among other things, reduce the demand for loans and Veritex’s ability to originate loans and decrease loan repayment rates. A decrease in the general level of interest rates may affect Veritex through, among other things, increased prepayments on its loan portfolio and increased competition for deposits. Accordingly, changes in the level of market interest rates affect Veritex’s net yield on interest-earning assets, loan origination volume, loan portfolio and overall results. Although Veritex’s asset-liability management strategy is designed to control and mitigate exposure to the risks related to changes in market interest rates, those rates are affected by many factors outside of Veritex’s control, including governmental monetary policies, inflation, deflation, recession, changes in unemployment, the money supply, international disorder and instability in domestic and foreign financial markets. Veritex could recognize losses on investment securities held in its securities portfolio, particularly if interest rates increase or economic and market conditions deteriorate. While Veritex attempts to invest a significant percentage of its assets in loans (its loan to deposit ratio was 94.5% as of December 31, 2015), it also invests a percentage of its total assets in investment securities (7.3% as of December 31, 2015) with the primary objectives of providing a source of liquidity, providing an appropriate return on funds invested, managing interest rate risk, meeting pledging 27 requirements and meeting regulatory capital requirements. As of December 31, 2015, the fair value of Veritex’s securities portfolio was $75.8 million, which included a net unrealized loss of $215,000. Factors beyond Veritex’s control can significantly influence the fair value of securities in its portfolio and can cause potential adverse changes to the fair value of these securities. For example, fixed-rate securities are generally subject to decreases in market value when interest rates rise. Additional factors include, but are not limited to, rating agency downgrades of the securities, defaults by the issuer or individual borrowers with respect to the underlying securities, and continued instability in the credit markets. Any of the foregoing factors could cause other-than-temporary impairment in future periods and result in realized losses. The process for determining whether impairment is other-than-temporary usually requires difficult, subjective judgments about the future financial performance of the issuer and any collateral underlying the security in order to assess the probability of receiving all contractual principal and interest payments on the security. Because of changing economic and market conditions affecting interest rates, the financial condition of issuers of the securities and the performance of the underlying collateral, Veritex may recognize realized and/or unrealized losses in future periods, which could have an adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations. Veritex faces strong competition from financial services companies and other companies that offer banking services, which could adversely affect its business, financial condition, and results of operations. Veritex conducts operations almost exclusively in Texas and particularly in the Dallas metropolitan area. Many of Veritex’s competitors offer the same, or a wider variety of, banking services within the same market area. These competitors include banks with nationwide operations, regional banks and other community banks. Veritex also faces competition from many other types of financial institutions, including savings banks, credit unions, finance companies, mutual funds, insurance companies, brokerage and investment banking firms, asset-based non-bank lenders and certain other non-financial entities, such as retail stores which may maintain their own credit programs and certain governmental organizations which may offer more favorable financing or deposit terms than Veritex can. In addition, a number of out-of-state financial intermediaries have opened production offices, or otherwise solicit deposits, in its market area. Increased competition in Veritex’s market may result in reduced loans and deposits, as well as reduced net interest margin, fee income and profitability. Ultimately, Veritex may not be able to compete successfully against current and future competitors. If it is unable to attract and retain banking customers, Veritex may be unable to continue to grow loan and deposit portfolios, and its business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. Veritex’s ability to compete successfully depends on a number of factors, including, among other things: (cid:129) the ability to develop, maintain and build long-term customer relationships based on top quality service, high ethical standards and safe, sound assets; (cid:129) the scope, relevance and pricing of products and services offered to meet customer needs and demands; (cid:129) the rate at which Veritex introduces new products and services relative to its competitors; (cid:129) customer satisfaction with Veritex’s level of service; (cid:129) the ability to expand Veritex’s market position; and (cid:129) industry and general economic trends. Failure to perform in any of these areas could significantly weaken Veritex’s competitive position, which could adversely affect its growth and profitability, which, in turn, could adversely effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations. 28 Negative public opinion regarding Veritex or Veritex’s failure to maintain its reputation in the community could adversely affect its business and prevent Veritex from continuing to grow its business. As a community bank, Veritex’s reputation within the community it serves is critical to its success. Veritex has set itself apart from competitors by building strong personal and professional relationships with customers and being active members of the communities Veritex serves. As such, Veritex strives to enhance its reputation by recruiting, hiring and retaining employees who share its core values of being an integral part of the communities Veritex serves and delivering superior service to its customers. If Veritex’s reputation is negatively affected by the actions of its employees or otherwise, Veritex may be less successful in attracting new customers, and its business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects could be materially and adversely affected. Further, negative public opinion can expose Veritex to litigation and regulatory action as it seeks to implement its growth strategy. If Veritex fails to maintain an effective system of disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, it may not be able to accurately report its financial results or prevent fraud. Ensuring that Veritex has adequate disclosure controls and procedures, including internal control over financial reporting, in place so that it can produce accurate financial statements on a timely basis is costly and time-consuming and needs to be reevaluated frequently. Veritex is in the process of documenting, reviewing and, if appropriate, improving its internal controls and procedures since becoming a public company and being subject to the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002, or the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which will require annual management assessments of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting and, when Veritex ceases to be an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act, a report by its independent auditors addressing these assessments. Veritex’s management may conclude that its internal control over financial reporting are not effective due to its failure to cure any identified material weakness or otherwise. Moreover, even if Veritex’s management concludes that its internal control over financial reporting is effective, Veritex’s independent registered public accounting firm may not conclude that its internal control over financial reporting are effective. In the future, Veritex’s independent registered public accounting firm may not be satisfied with its internal control over financial reporting or the level at which its controls are documented, designed, operated or reviewed, or it may interpret the relevant requirements differently from Veritex. In addition, during the course of the evaluation, documentation and testing of Veritex’s internal control over financial reporting, Veritex may identify deficiencies that it may not be able to remediate in time to meet the deadline imposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, for compliance with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Any such deficiencies may also subject Veritex to adverse regulatory consequences. If Veritex fails to achieve and maintain the adequacy of its internal control over financial reporting, as these standards are modified, supplemented or amended from time to time, Veritex may be unable to report its financial information on a timely basis, it may not be able to conclude on an ongoing basis that it has effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and it may suffer adverse regulatory consequences or violations of listing standards. There could also be a negative reaction in the financial markets due to a loss of investor confidence in the reliability of Veritex’s financial statements. Veritex is subject to certain operational risks, including, but not limited to, customer or employee fraud and data processing system failures and errors. Employee errors and employee or customer misconduct could subject Veritex to financial losses or regulatory sanctions and seriously harm its reputation. Misconduct by Veritex’s employees could include hiding unauthorized activities, improper or unauthorized activities on behalf of customers or improper use of confidential information. It is not always possible to prevent employee errors and misconduct, 29 and the precautions Veritex takes to prevent and detect this activity may not be effective in all cases. Employee errors could also subject Veritex to financial claims for negligence. Veritex maintains a system of internal controls to mitigate against operational risks, including data processing system failures and errors and customer or employee fraud, as well as insurance coverage designed to protect it from material losses associated with these risks including losses resulting from any associated business interruption. If these internal controls fail to prevent or detect an occurrence, or if any resulting loss is not insured or exceeds applicable insurance limits, it could adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, Veritex relies heavily upon information supplied by third parties, including the information contained in credit applications, property appraisals, title information, equipment pricing and valuation and employment and income documentation, in deciding which loans to originate, as well as the terms of those loans. If any of the information upon which Veritex relies is misrepresented, either fraudulently or inadvertently, and the misrepresentation is not detected prior to loan funding, the value of the loan may be significantly lower than expected, or Veritex may fund a loan that it would not have funded or on terms it would not have extended. Whether a misrepresentation is made by the applicant or another third party, Veritex will generally bear the risk of loss associated with the misrepresentation. A loan subject to a material misrepresentation is typically unsellable or subject to repurchase if it is sold prior to detection of the misrepresentation. The sources of the misrepresentations are often difficult to locate, and recovery of any of the resulting monetary losses Veritex may suffer could be difficult. Veritex has a continuing need for technological change and may not have the resources to effectively implement new technology, or may experience operational challenges when implementing new technology. The financial services industry is undergoing rapid technological changes with frequent introductions of new technology-driven products and services. In addition to better serving customers, the effective use of technology increases efficiency and enables financial institutions to reduce costs. Veritex’s future success will depend, at least in part, upon its ability to address the needs of customers by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands for convenience as well as to create additional efficiencies in operations as it continues to grow and expand the products and services offered. Veritex may experience operational challenges as it implements these new technology enhancements or products, which could result in an inability to fully realize the anticipated benefits from such new technology or significant costs to remedy any such challenges in a timely manner. Many of Veritex’s larger competitors have substantially greater resources to invest in technological improvements. As a result, they may be able to offer additional or superior products compared to those that Veritex will be able to provide, which would put it at a competitive disadvantage. Accordingly, Veritex may lose customers seeking new technology-driven products and services to the extent it is unable to provide such products and services. Veritex’s operations could be interrupted if third-party service providers experience difficulty, terminate their services or fail to comply with banking regulations. Veritex depends on a number of relationships with third-party service providers. Specifically, Veritex receives certain third-party services including, but not limited to, core systems processing, essential web hosting and other Internet systems, online banking services, deposit processing and other processing services. Veritex’s operations could be interrupted if any of these third-party service providers experience difficulties, or terminate their services, and Veritex is unable to replace them with other service providers, particularly on a timely basis. If an interruption were to continue for a significant period of time, Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations could be 30 adversely affected, perhaps materially. Even if Veritex is able to replace third-party service providers, it may be at a higher cost to it, which could adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations. System failure or breaches of Veritex’s network security could subject it to increased operating costs as well as litigation and other liabilities. The computer systems and network infrastructure Veritex uses, including the systems and infrastructure of third-party service providers, could be vulnerable to unforeseen problems. Veritex’s operations are dependent upon its ability to protect its computer equipment, and the information stored therein, against damage from physical theft, fire, power loss, telecommunications failure or a similar catastrophic event, as well as from security breaches, denial of service attacks, viruses, worms and other disruptive problems caused by hackers. Any damage or failure that causes breakdowns or disruptions in Veritex’s general ledger, deposit, loan and other systems could damage its reputation, result in a loss of customer business, subject it to additional regulatory scrutiny, including enforcement action that could restrict its operations, or expose Veritex to civil litigation and possible financial liability, any of which could have a material adverse effect on it. Computer break-ins, phishing and other disruptions could also jeopardize the security of information stored in and transmitted through Veritex’s computer systems and network infrastructure, which may result in significant liability to Veritex and may cause existing and potential customers to refrain from doing business with Veritex. In addition, advances in computer capabilities could result in a compromise or breach of the systems Veritex and its third-party service providers use to encrypt and protect customer transaction data. A failure of such security measures could adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. If the goodwill that Veritex has recorded or may record in connection with a business acquisition becomes impaired, it could require charges to earnings, which would adversely effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations. Goodwill represents the amount by which the cost of an acquisition exceeded the fair value of net assets acquired in connection with the purchase of another financial institution. Veritex reviews goodwill for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if a triggering event occurs which indicates that the carrying value of the asset might be impaired. Veritex utilizes a two-step process to test for impairment of goodwill. Under the first step, the estimation of fair value of Veritex’s one reporting unit is compared to its carrying value including goodwill. If step one indicates a potential impairment, the second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. Any such adjustments are reflected in Veritex’s results of operations in the periods in which they become known. As of December 31, 2015, goodwill totaled $26.9 million. Although Veritex has not recorded any impairment charges since the goodwill was initially recorded, future evaluations of existing goodwill or goodwill acquired in the future may result in findings of impairment and related write-downs, which could adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Veritex may be subject to environmental liabilities in connection with the foreclosure on real estate assets securing its loan portfolio. Hazardous or toxic substances or other environmental hazards may be located on the properties that secure Veritex’s loans. If Veritex acquires such properties as a result of foreclosure or otherwise, it could become subject to various environmental liabilities. For example, Veritex could be held liable for the cost of cleaning up or otherwise addressing contamination at or from these properties. Veritex could also be held liable to a governmental entity or third party for property damage, personal injury 31 or other claims relating to any environmental contamination at or from these properties. In addition, Veritex owns and operates certain properties that may be subject to similar environmental liability risks. Although Veritex has policies and procedures that are designed to mitigate against certain environmental risks, it may not detect all environmental hazards associated with these properties. If Veritex were to become subject to significant environmental liabilities, its business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. Risks Related to Veritex’s Industry and Regulation The ongoing implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act could adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition, and results of operations. In July 2010, the Dodd-Frank Act was signed into law, and the process of implementation is ongoing. The Dodd-Frank Act imposes significant regulatory and compliance changes on many industries, including Veritex’s. Significant uncertainty continues to surround the manner in which the various regulatory agencies ultimately will implement the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, and the full extent of the impact of the requirements on Veritex’s operations is unclear. The changes resulting from the Dodd-Frank Act may impact the profitability of Veritex’s business activities, require changes to certain of its business practices, require the development of new compliance infrastructure, impose upon Veritex more stringent capital, liquidity and leverage requirements or otherwise adversely affect its business. These changes may also require Veritex to invest significant management attention and resources to evaluate and make any changes necessary to comply with new statutory and regulatory requirements. Failure to comply with the new requirements or with any future changes in laws or regulations could adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Veritex operates in a highly regulated environment and the laws and regulations that govern its operations, corporate governance, executive compensation and accounting principles, or changes in them, or failure to comply with them, could adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Veritex is subject to extensive regulation, supervision and legal requirements that govern almost all aspects of its operations. These laws and regulations are not intended to protect Veritex shareholders. Rather, these laws and regulations are intended to protect customers, depositors, the Deposit Insurance Fund, and the overall financial stability of the United States. These laws and regulations, among other matters, prescribe minimum capital requirements, impose limitations on the business activities in which Veritex can engage, limit the dividend or distributions that Veritex Bank can pay to Veritex, restrict the ability of institutions to guarantee Veritex’s debt, and impose certain specific accounting requirements on Veritex that may be more restrictive and may result in greater or earlier charges to earnings or reductions in its capital than generally accepted accounting principles would require. Compliance with laws and regulations can be difficult and costly, and changes to laws and regulations often impose additional compliance costs. Veritex’s failure to comply with these laws and regulations, even if the failure follows good faith effort or reflects a difference in interpretation, could subject it to restrictions on its business activities, fines and other penalties, any of which could adversely affect its results of operations, capital base and the price of its securities. Further, any new laws, rules and regulations could make compliance more difficult or expensive or otherwise adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. State and federal banking agencies periodically conduct examinations of Veritex’s business, including compliance with laws and regulations, and failure to comply with any supervisory actions to which Veritex is or may become subject as a result of such examinations could adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Texas and federal banking agencies, including the TDB and the Federal Reserve, periodically conduct examinations of Veritex’s business, including compliance with laws and regulations. If, as a 32 result of an examination, a Texas or federal banking agency were to determine that the financial condition, capital resources, asset quality, earnings prospects, management, liquidity or other aspects of any of Veritex’s operations had become unsatisfactory, or that Veritex, Veritex Bank or their respective management were in violation of any law or regulation, it may take a number of different remedial actions as it deems appropriate. These actions include the power to prohibit ‘‘unsafe or unsound’’ practices, to require affirmative actions to correct any conditions resulting from any violation or practice, to issue an administrative order that can be judicially enforced, to direct an increase in Veritex’s capital levels, to restrict its growth, to assess civil monetary penalties against Veritex, Veritex Bank or their respective officers or directors, to remove officers and directors and to terminate the Bank’s deposit insurance upon notice and hearing. If Veritex becomes subject to such regulatory actions, its business, financial condition, results of operations and reputation could be adversely affected. Many of Veritex’s new activities and expansion plans require regulatory approvals, and failure to obtain them may restrict future growth. Veritex intends to complement and expand its business by pursuing strategic acquisitions of financial institutions and other complementary businesses. Generally, Veritex must receive state and federal regulatory approval before it can acquire a depository institution insured by the FDIC or related business. In determining whether to approve a proposed acquisition, federal banking regulators will consider, among other factors, the effect of the acquisition on competition, Veritex’s financial condition, its future prospects and the impact of the proposal on U.S. financial stability. The regulators also review current and projected capital ratios and levels, the competence, experience and integrity of management and its record of compliance with laws and regulations, the convenience and needs of the communities to be served (including the acquiring institution’s record of compliance under the CRA) and the effectiveness of the acquiring institution in combating money laundering activities. Such regulatory approvals may not be granted on terms that are acceptable to it, or at all. Veritex may also be required to sell branches as a condition to receiving regulatory approval, which condition may not be acceptable to it or, if acceptable to it, may reduce the benefit of any acquisition. In addition to the acquisition of existing financial institutions, as opportunities arise, Veritex plans to continue de novo branching as a part of its organic growth strategy. De novo branching and any acquisitions carry with them numerous risks, including the inability to obtain all required regulatory approvals. The failure to obtain these regulatory approvals for potential future strategic acquisitions and de novo branches could impact Veritex’s business plans and restrict its growth. Financial institutions, such as Veritex Bank, face a risk of noncompliance and enforcement action with the Bank Secrecy Act and other anti-money laundering statutes and regulations. The Bank Secrecy Act, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001, or the USA PATRIOT Act, and other laws and regulations require financial institutions, among other duties, to institute and maintain an effective anti-money laundering program and file suspicious activity and currency transaction reports as appropriate. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, established by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, or the Treasury Department, to administer the Bank Secrecy Act, is authorized to impose significant civil money penalties for violations of those requirements, and has recently engaged in coordinated enforcement efforts with the individual federal banking regulators, as well as the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Internal Revenue Service. There is also increased scrutiny of compliance with the sanctions programs and rules administered and enforced by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. In order to comply with regulations, guidelines and examination procedures in this area, Veritex has dedicated significant resources to its anti-money laundering program. If its policies, procedures and 33 systems are deemed deficient, Veritex could be subject to liability, including fines and regulatory actions such as restrictions on its ability to pay dividends and the necessity to obtain regulatory approvals to proceed with certain aspects of its business plans, including acquisitions and de novo branching. Veritex is subject to the CRA and fair lending laws, and failure to comply with these laws could lead to material penalties. The CRA, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Housing Act and other fair lending laws and regulations impose nondiscriminatory lending requirements on financial institutions. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or the CFPB, the Justice Department and other federal agencies are responsible for enforcing these laws and regulations. A successful challenge to an institution’s performance under the CRA or fair lending laws and regulations could result in a wide variety of sanctions, including the required payment of damages and civil money penalties, injunctive relief, imposition of restrictions on mergers and acquisitions activity, and restrictions on expansion activity. Private parties may also have the ability to challenge an institution’s performance under fair lending laws in private class action litigation. The FDIC’s restoration plan and the related increased assessment rate could adversely affect Veritex’s earnings and results of operations. As a result of economic conditions and the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act, the FDIC has increased deposit insurance assessment rates, which in turn raised deposit premiums for many insured depository institutions. If these increases are insufficient for the Deposit Insurance Fund to meet its funding requirements, special assessments or increases in deposit insurance premiums may be required. Veritex is generally unable to control the amount of premiums that it is required to pay for FDIC insurance. If there are additional financial institution failures that affect the Deposit Insurance Fund, Veritex may be required to pay FDIC premiums higher than current levels. Veritex’s FDIC insurance related costs were $448,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to $421,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014 and $378,000 for the year ended December 31, 2013. Any future additional assessments, increases or required prepayments in FDIC insurance premiums could adversely affect Veritex’s earnings and results of operations. Veritex is subject to increased capital requirements, which may adversely impact return on equity or prevent Veritex from paying dividends or repurchasing shares. The Dodd-Frank Act requires the federal banking agencies to establish stricter risk-based and leverage capital requirements to apply to banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies. The federal banking agencies have adopted revised risk-based and leverage capital requirements as well as a revised method for calculating risk-weighted assets. The capital rules apply to all bank holding companies with $1 billion or more in consolidated assets and all banks regardless of size. As a result of the adoption of enhanced capital rules, Veritex became subject to increased required capital levels on January 1, 2015, with a phase-in period for certain provisions over four years beginning in 2016. The application of more stringent capital requirements on Veritex could, among other things, result in lower returns on equity, require the raising of additional capital, and result in regulatory actions such as the inability to pay dividends or repurchase shares if Veritex were to be unable to comply with such requirements. The Federal Reserve may require Veritex to commit capital resources to support Veritex Bank. A bank holding company is required to act as a source of financial and managerial strength to its subsidiary banks and to commit resources to support its subsidiary banks. The Federal Reserve may require a bank holding company to make capital injections into a troubled subsidiary bank at times 34 when the bank holding company may not be inclined to do so and may charge the bank holding company with engaging in unsafe and unsound practices for failure to commit resources to such a subsidiary bank. Accordingly, Veritex could be required to provide financial assistance to Veritex Bank if it experiences financial distress. Such a capital injection may be required at a time when Veritex’s resources are limited and it may be required to borrow the funds to make the required capital injection. In the event of a bank holding company’s bankruptcy, the bankruptcy trustee will assume any commitment by the holding company to a federal bank regulatory agency to maintain the capital of a subsidiary bank. Moreover, bankruptcy law provides that claims based on any such commitment will be entitled to a priority of payment over the claims of the holding company’s general unsecured creditors, including the holders of any note obligations. Veritex could be adversely affected by the soundness of other financial institutions. Financial services institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty or other relationships. Veritex has exposure to many different industries and counterparties, and routinely executes transactions with counterparties in the financial services industry, including commercial banks, brokers and dealers, investment banks and other institutional clients. Many of these transactions expose Veritex to credit risk in the event of a default by a counterparty or client. In addition, Veritex’s credit risk may be exacerbated when its collateral cannot be foreclosed upon or is liquidated at prices not sufficient to recover the full amount of the credit or derivative exposure due. Any such losses could adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Monetary policies and regulations of the Federal Reserve could adversely affect Veritex’s business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition to being affected by general economic conditions, Veritex’s earnings and growth are affected by the policies of the Federal Reserve. An important function of the Federal Reserve is to regulate the U.S. money supply and credit conditions. Among the instruments used by the Federal Reserve to implement these objectives are open market operations in U.S. government securities, adjustments of both the discount rate and the federal funds rate and changes in reserve requirements against bank deposits. These instruments are used in varying combinations to influence overall economic growth and the distribution of credit, bank loans, investments and deposits. Their use also affects interest rates charged on loans or paid on deposits. The monetary policies and regulations of the Federal Reserve have had a significant effect on the operating results of commercial banks in the past and are expected to continue to do so in the future. Although Veritex cannot determine the effects of such policies on it at this time, such policies could adversely affect its business, financial condition and results of operations. ITEM 1.B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS None. 35 ITEM 2. PROPERTIES Our principal offices are located at 8214 Westchester Drive, Suite 400, Dallas, Texas 75225. All of our branches are located in Texas. We own four of our branch locations and lease the remaining seven locations. The terms of our leases generally range from five to 10 years and give us the option to renew for subsequent terms of equal duration or otherwise extend the lease term subject to price adjustment based on market conditions at the time of renewal. The following table sets forth a list of our locations as of December 31, 2015. Location Own or Lease Sq. Ft. Park Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Own 8,500 Branch Locations 5049 W. Park Boulevard Plano, Texas 75093 Alexis Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lease 3,200 14885 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75254 Garland Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lease 5,195 622 Clara Barton Boulevard Garland, Texas 75042 Royal Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Own 3,938 10703 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75230 Westchester Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lease 14,396 8214 Westchester Drive Suite 100 Dallas, Texas 75225 SMU Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lease 3,714 6116 N. Central Expressway Suite 100 Dallas, Texas 75206 Lakewood Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lease 4,473 2101 Abrams Road Dallas, Texas 75214 Oak Lawn Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Own 4,018 2706 Oak Lawn Ave Dallas, Texas 75219 Irving Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Own 8,060 4300 North Belt Line Road Irving, Texas 75038 Frisco Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lease 2,592 1518 Legacy Drive Suite 100 Frisco, Texas 75034 Location Own or Lease Sq. Ft. Veritex Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lease 2,462 Other Non-Banking Locations 7001 Preston Road Suite 100 Dallas, Texas 75205 36 Our operational support functions are located at our Lakewood and Park Branch facilities. Our Westchester location houses management and staff totaling approximately 40 people. In August 2014, we acquired vacant land located on Oak Lawn Avenue in Dallas, Texas, and in August 2015, construction of the new Oak Lawn branch was completed and branch banking operations commenced at this location. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS We are from time to time subject to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. These claims and litigation may include, among other things, allegations of violation of banking and other applicable regulations, competition law, labor laws and consumer protection laws, as well as claims or litigation relating to intellectual property, securities, breach of contract and tort. We intend to defend ourselves vigorously against any pending or future claims and litigation. At this time, in the opinion of management, the likelihood is remote that the impact of such proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. However, one or more unfavorable outcomes in any claim or litigation against us could have a material adverse effect for the period in which they are resolved. In addition, regardless of their merits or their ultimate outcomes, such matters are costly, divert management’s attention and may materially adversely affect our reputation, even if resolved in our favor. ITEM 4. MINE AND SAFETY DISCLOSURES Not applicable. 37 PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Market Information for Common Stock Shares of our common stock are traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol ‘‘VBTX’’. Our shares have been traded on the NASDAQ Global Market since October 9, 2014. Prior to that date, there was no public trading market for our common stock. The following table presents the range of high and low sales price per share reported on The NASDAQ Global Market for the period indicated. 2015 2014 High Low High Low First Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Second Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Third Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fourth Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.03 15.40 17.95 17.75 $12.05 13.16 14.13 15.20 $ n/a n/a n/a 16.65 $ n/a n/a n/a 12.80 Holders of Record As of March 8, 2016, there were 191 holders of record of our common stock. Dividend Policy We have not declared or paid any dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain all of our future earnings, if any, for use in our business and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company issued an aggregate of 9,147 shares of common stock to the Veritex Community Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan to settle in full our matching liability for approximately $117,996. The shares were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we issued the following securities in reliance upon an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act: (cid:129) On January 21, 2014, we issued 17,274 shares of our common stock to SunTx Veritex Holdings, L.P. for total consideration of $172,740; and (cid:129) On February 1, 2014, we issued 490,773 shares of our common stock for total consideration of $5,324,887. SunTx Veritex Holdings, L.P., a beneficial owner of more than 5.0% of or our outstanding capital stock, participated in both of the issuances described above. Certain of our directors and officers also participated in the issuance on February 1, 2014. All shares of SunTx Veritex Holdings, L.P. were subsequently registered pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 10, 2015 and declared effective on November 25, 2015. The issuances of securities during the year ended December 31, 2014 described in the preceding paragraphs were made in reliance upon the exemption from registration under Section 4(2) or its 38 successor 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act or Rule 701 promulgated under Section 3(b) of the Securities Act as transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering or pursuant to benefit plans and contracts relating to compensation. All of the foregoing securities are deemed restricted securities for purposes of the Securities Act. The recipients of securities in the transactions exempt under Section 4(2) or its successor 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act represented their intention to acquire the securities for investment purposes only and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof and appropriate legends were affixed to the stock certificates and instruments issued in such transactions. Equity Compensation Plan Information The following table summarizes our equity compensation plan information as of December 31, 2015. As described further below, we do not have any equity plans that have not been approved by our shareholders. Plan Category Number of Securities Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights(1) to be Issued Upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (excluding column (a)) (a) (b) (c) Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513,723(2) $10.73 Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 513,723 $10.73 828,076 — 828,076 (1) The weighted average exercise price is calculated based on 377,580 stock options outstanding at December 31, 2015 and excludes 136,143 restricted stock units outstanding as of December 31, 2015, which do not have an exercise price. The remaining number of securities available for future issuance under equity compensation plans includes only the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan for Veritex Holdings, Inc., or the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Veritex Holdings, Inc. 2010 Stock Option and Equity Incentive Plan, or the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, will not be used to grant future equity awards of any type. (2) Includes 39,750 shares underlying restricted stock units issued under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and 96,393 shares underlying restricted stock units issued under the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Stock Performance Graph The following table and graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return on our common stock for the period beginning at the close of trading on December 31, 2014 through the close of trading on each of March 31, 2015, June 30, 2015, September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2015, with the cumulative total return of the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the NASDAQ Bank Index for the same periods. The following also assumes $100 invested on December 31, 2014 in our common stock, the S&P 500 Total Return Index and the NASDAQ Bank Index, and assumes the reinvestment of 39 dividends, if any. The historical stock price performance for our common stock shown on the graph below is not necessarily indicative of future stock performance. Veritex Holdings, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S&P 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NASDAQ Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 31, March 31, 2014 $100 100 100 2015 $ 98.59 100.44 100.15 June 30, 2015 September 30, 2015 December 31, 2015 $105.40 100.20 107.73 $110.23 93.26 103.53 $114.40 99.27 106.63 Comparison of Cumulative Total Return e u l a V x e d n I 120 115 110 105 100 95 90 12/31/2014 3/31/2015 6/30/2015 Period Ending 9/30/2015 12/31/2015 S&P 500 NASDAQ Bank VBTX 16MAR201609062114 40 ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA Selected Period-end Balance Sheet Data: Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Investment securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total loans(1) Allowance for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goodwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noninterest-bearing deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interest-bearing deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total deposits Advances from FHLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selected Income Statement Data: Net interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Provision for loan losses Net interest income after provision for loan losses . . Noninterest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noninterest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Income before income tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Income tax expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preferred dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As of and For the Years Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) $ 1,039,600 71,551 75,813 820,567 6,772 26,865 2,410 301,367 567,043 868,410 28,444 8,076 132,046 $ 31,459 868 30,591 3,704 21,388 12,907 4,117 8,790 98 8,692 $ 802,286 93,251 45,127 603,310 5,981 19,148 1,261 251,124 387,619 638,743 40,000 8,074 113,312 $ $ 25,340 1,423 23,917 2,496 18,503 7,910 2,705 5,205 80 5,125 $ 664,971 76,646 45,604 495,270 5,018 19,148 1,567 218,990 354,948 573,938 15,000 8,072 66,239 $ $ 21,041 1,883 19,158 2,391 16,364 5,185 1,777 3,408 60 3,348 $ 524,127 53,160 29,538 397,736 3,238 19,148 1,875 170,497 277,405 447,902 10,000 3,093 61,860 $ $ 19,093 2,953 16,140 1,647 16,172 1,615 136 1,479 100 1,379 $ 437,820 62,790 42,688 298,017 1,012 19,148 2,183 112,698 252,060 364,758 10,000 3,093 58,676 $ $ 12,567 960 11,607 1,277 12,762 122 13 109 76 33 Net income available to common stockholders . . . . . $ Share Data: Basic earnings per common share . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diluted earnings per common share . . . . . . . . . . . . Book value per common share(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tangible book value per common share(3) . . . . . . . . Basic weighted average common shares outstanding . Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding Performance Ratios: Return on average assets(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Return on average equity(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net interest margin(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Efficiency ratio(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loans to deposits ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noninterest expense to average assets(4) . . . . . . . . . Summary Credit Quality Ratios: Nonperforming assets to total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonperforming loans to total loans . . . . . . . . . . . . Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans . . . Allowance for loan losses to total loans . . . . . . . . . Net charge-offs to average loans outstanding . . . . . . Capital Ratios: Total stockholders’ equity to total assets . . . . . . . . . Tangible common equity to tangible assets(7) . . . . . . Tier 1 capital to average assets(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Common equity tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) Total capital to risk-weighted assets . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.86 0.84 12.33 9.59 10,061,015 10,332,158 $ 0.73 0.72 11.12 8.96 6,991,585 7,152,328 $ 0.58 0.57 10.03 6.46 5,787,810 5,848,810 $ 0.24 0.24 9.46 5.77 5,640,801 5,677,801 $ 0.01 0.01 9.12 5.28 5,041,454 5,068,454 0.98% 6.94 3.80 60.83 94.50 2.38 0.75% 6.28 3.78 66.47 94.45 2.71 0.11% 0.08 1,003.26 0.83 0.01 0.07% 0.07 1,371.79 0.99 0.08 12.70% 10.17 10.75 12.85 12.48 14.25 14.11% 10.86 12.66 15.45 n/a 17.21 0.58% 5.27 3.96 69.84 86.29 2.8 0.44% 0.23 445.65 1.01 0.02 9.96% 5.82 8.06 9.75 n/a 11.74 0.31% 2.47 4.5 77.97 88.8 3.42 0.71% 0.33 248.31 0.81 0.21 11.8% 6.53 8.81 11.34 n/a 12.17 0.03% 0.23 4.12 92.18 81.7 3.67 0.2% 0.05 661.44 0.34 0.05 13.4% 7.05 9.8 14 n/a 13.7 (1) Total loans does not include loans held for sale and deferred fees. Loans held for sale were $2.8 million as of December 31, 2015, $8.9 million as of December 31, 2014, $2.1 million as of December 31, 2013 and $2.8 million as of December 31, 2012. There were no loans held for sale as of December 31, 2011. Deferred fees were $62,000 as of 41 December 31, 2015, $51,000 of December 31, 2014, $94,000 as of December 31, 2013, $220,000 as of December 31, 2012 and $372,000 as of December 31, 2011. (2) We calculate book value per common share as stockholders’ equity less preferred stock at the end of the relevant period divided by the outstanding number of shares of our common stock at the end of the relevant period. (3) We calculate tangible book value per common share as total stockholders’ equity less preferred stock, goodwill, and intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization at the end of the relevant period, divided by the outstanding number of shares of our common stock at the end of the relevant period. Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP financial measure, and, as we calculate tangible book value per common share, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is total stockholders’ equity per common share. See our reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in ‘‘Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.’’ (4) Except as otherwise indicated in this footnote, we calculate our average assets and average equity for a period by dividing the sum of our total assets or total stockholders’ equity, as the case may be, as of the close of business on each day in the relevant period, by the number of days in the period. We have calculated our return on average assets and return on average equity for a period by dividing net income for that period by our average assets and average equity, as the case may be, for that period. As a result of system conversions and integrations associated with acquisitions, we are unable to calculate daily average balances for 2011 and 2012. For these periods, return on average assets and return on average equity are calculated using period-end balances divided by the number of months in the period. (5) Net interest margin represents net interest income, annualized on a fully tax equivalent basis, divided by average interest-earning assets. (6) Efficiency ratio represents noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income and noninterest income. (7) We calculate tangible common equity as total stockholders’ equity less preferred stock, goodwill, and intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, and we calculate tangible assets as total assets less goodwill and intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization. Tangible common equity to tangible assets is a non-GAAP financial measure, and, as we calculate tangible common equity to tangible assets, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is total stockholders’ equity to total assets. See our reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in ‘‘Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Non-GAAP Financial Measures.’’ 42 ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. Special Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Forward-looking statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are based on various facts and derived utilizing numerous important assumptions and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning our future financial performance, business and growth strategy, projected plans and objectives, as well as projections of macroeconomic and industry trends, which are inherently unreliable due to the multiple factors that impact economic trends, and any such variations may be material. Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words ‘‘believes,’’ ‘‘expects,’’ ‘‘anticipates,’’ ‘‘intends,’’ ‘‘projects,’’ ‘‘estimates,’’ ‘‘plans’’ and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘would,’’ ‘‘may’’ and ‘‘could’’ are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts, although not all forward-looking statements include the foregoing. You should understand that the following important factors could affect our future results and cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements: (cid:129) risks related to the concentration of our business in Texas, and specifically within the Dallas metropolitan area, including risks associated with any downturn in the real estate sector and risks associated with a decline in the values of single family homes in the Dallas metropolitan area; (cid:129) our ability to implement our growth strategy, including identifying and consummating suitable acquisitions; (cid:129) risks related to the integration of any acquired businesses, including exposure to potential asset quality and credit quality risks and unknown or contingent liabilities, the time and costs associated with integrating systems, technology platforms, procedures and personnel, the need for additional capital to finance such transactions, and possible failures in realizing the anticipated benefits from acquisitions; (cid:129) our ability to recruit and retain successful bankers that meet our expectations in terms of customer relationships and profitability; (cid:129) our ability to retain executive officers and key employees and their customer and community relationships; (cid:129) risks associated with our limited operating history and the relatively unseasoned nature of a significant portion of our loan portfolio; (cid:129) market conditions and economic trends nationally, regionally and particularly in the Dallas metropolitan area and Texas; (cid:129) risks related to our strategic focus on lending to small to medium-sized businesses; (cid:129) the sufficiency of the assumptions and estimates we make in establishing reserves for potential loan losses; (cid:129) risks associated with our commercial loan portfolio, including the risk for deterioration in value of the general business assets that generally secure such loans; (cid:129) risks associated with our nonfarm nonresidential and construction loan portfolios, including the risks inherent in the valuation of the collateral securing such loans; 43 (cid:129) potential changes in the prices, values and sales volumes of commercial and residential real estate securing our real estate loans; (cid:129) risks related to the significant amount of credit that we have extended to a limited number of borrowers and in a limited geographic area; (cid:129) our ability to maintain adequate liquidity and to raise necessary capital to fund our acquisition strategy and operations or to meet increased minimum regulatory capital levels; (cid:129) changes in market interest rates that affect the pricing of our loans and deposits and our net interest income; (cid:129) potential fluctuations in the market value and liquidity of our investment securities; (cid:129) the effects of competition from a wide variety of local, regional, national and other providers of financial, investment and insurance services; (cid:129) our ability to maintain an effective system of disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting; (cid:129) risks associated with fraudulent and negligent acts by our customers, employees or vendors; (cid:129) our ability to keep pace with technological change or difficulties when implementing new technologies; (cid:129) risks associated with system failures or failures to prevent breaches of our network security; (cid:129) risks associated with data processing system failures and errors; (cid:129) potential impairment on the goodwill we have recorded or may record in connection with business acquisitions; (cid:129) the institution and outcome of litigation and other legal proceeding against us or to which we become subject; (cid:129) our ability to comply with various governmental and regulatory requirements applicable to financial institutions; (cid:129) the impact of recent and future legislative and regulatory changes, including changes in banking, securities and tax laws and regulations and their application by our regulators, such as the Dodd-Frank Act; (cid:129) governmental monetary and fiscal policies, including the policies of the Federal Reserve; (cid:129) our ability to comply with supervisory actions by federal and state banking agencies; (cid:129) changes in the scope and cost of FDIC, insurance and other coverage; and (cid:129) systemic risks associated with the soundness of other financial institutions The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with ‘‘Item 6.—Selected Consolidated Financial Data’’ and our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and are based on certain assumptions that we believe are reasonable but may prove to be inaccurate. Certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those set forth in ‘‘Item 1A.—Risk Factors’’ and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected results discussed in the forward-looking statements appearing in this discussion and analysis. We assume no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements. 44 Overview We are a bank holding company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Veritex Community Bank, a Texas state chartered bank, we provide relationship-driven commercial banking products and services tailored to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses and professionals. Since our inception, we have targeted customers and focused our acquisitions primarily in the Dallas metropolitan area, which we consider to be Dallas and the adjacent communities in North Dallas. As we continue to grow, we expect to expand our primary market to include the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, which also encompasses Fort Worth and Arlington, as well as the communities adjacent to those cities. We currently operate ten branches and one mortgage office, all of which are located in the Dallas metropolitan area. We have experienced significant organic growth since commencing banking operations in 2010 and have successfully acquired and integrated four banks. As of December 31, 2015, we had total assets of $1.04 billion, total loans of $820.6 million, total deposits of $868.4 million and total stockholders’ equity of $132.0 million. As a bank holding company operating through one segment, community banking, we generate most of our revenues from interest income on loans, customer service and loan fees, gains on sale of Small Business Administration (‘‘SBA’’) guaranteed loans and mortgage loans, and interest income from securities. We incur interest expense on deposits and other borrowed funds and noninterest expense, such as salaries and employee benefits and occupancy expenses. We analyze our ability to maximize income generated from interest earning assets and expense of our liabilities through our net interest margin. Net interest margin is a ratio calculated as net interest income divided by average interest- earning assets. Net interest income is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings, which are used to fund those assets. Changes in the market interest rates and interest rates we earn on interest-earning assets or pay on interest-bearing liabilities, as well as the volume and types of interest-earning assets, interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing liabilities and stockholders’ equity, are usually the largest drivers of periodic changes in net interest spread, net interest margin and net interest income. Fluctuations in market interest rates are driven by many factors, including governmental monetary policies, inflation, deflation, macroeconomic developments, changes in unemployment, the money supply, political and international conditions and conditions in domestic and foreign financial markets. Periodic changes in the volume and types of loans in our loan portfolio are affected by, among other factors, economic and competitive conditions in Texas and specifically in the Dallas metropolitan area, as well as developments affecting the real estate, technology, financial services, insurance, transportation, manufacturing and energy sectors within our target market and throughout the state of Texas. Results of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 Net Interest Income Our operating results depend primarily on our net interest income, calculated as the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities, and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, such as deposits and borrowings. Fluctuations in market interest rates impact the yield and rates paid on interest sensitive assets and liabilities. Changes in the amount and type of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities also impact net interest income. The variance driven by the changes in the amount and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities is referred to as a ‘‘volume change.’’ Changes in yields earned on interest-earning assets and rates paid on interest-bearing deposits and other borrowed funds are referred to as a ‘‘rate change.’’ To evaluate net interest income, we measure and monitor (1) yields on our loans and other interest-earning assets, (2) the costs of our deposits and other funding sources, (3) our net interest spread and (4) our net interest margin. Net interest spread is the difference between rates earned on 45 interest-earning assets and rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities. Net interest margin is a ratio calculated as net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. Because noninterest- bearing sources of funds, such as noninterest-bearing deposits and stockholders’ equity also fund interest-earning assets, net interest margin includes the benefit of these noninterest-bearing sources. For the year ended December 31, 2015, net interest income totaled $31.5 million compared with net interest income of $25.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, an increase of $6.2 million or 24.5%. This increase was primarily due to a $6.7 million or 23.6% increase in interest income resulting from growth in the Company’s average interest-earning assets which was partially offset by an increase in interest expense of $542,000 or 18.6% for the full year ended December 31, 2015. Interest income was $34.9 million compared to $28.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase in interest income from the full year 2014 to the full year 2015 was the result of the $6.3 million or 22.3% growth in average loans outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to average loans outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2014. This growth was the result of the acquisition of IBT, which closed on July 1, 2015, new loan originations, and growth of existing customer loan balances. Average loan balances grew from $546.0 million as for the year ended December 31, 2014 to $697.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $151.4 million or 27.7%. Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $3.5 million compared to $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, an increase of $542,000 or 18.6%. The year-over-year increase was due to growth of average interest bearing-liabilities of $104.3 million or 26.2% primarily due to the increase in interest bearing liabilities acquired in the IBT acquisition and organic growth in average interest bearing deposits, advances from FHLB, and other borrowings. Net interest margin and net interest spread were 3.80% and 3.53%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to 3.85% and 3.56%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2014. The 0.05% decline in net interest margin and 0.03% decline in net interest spread was due to a 0.16% decline in loan yields to 4.83% from 4.99% as overall market yields for new loan originations and renewals were below the average yield of amortizing or paid-off loans. The average interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 0.69% during the year ended December 31, 2015 from 0.73% for the year ended December 31, 2014 and was attributable to a change in deposit mix as the bank utilized low interest rate brokered money market deposits in place of certificates of deposits which paid higher interest rates. The net interest margin benefited from growth in noninterest deposits as full year average noninterest-bearing deposits grew to $267.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 from $230.9 million, a $36.7 million or 15.9% increase over the year ended December 31, 2014. The following table presents, for the periods indicated, an analysis of net interest income by each major category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the average amounts outstanding and the interest earned or paid on such amounts. The table also sets forth the average rate earned on interest-earning assets, the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, and the net interest margin on average total interest-earning assets for the same periods. Interest earned on loans that are classified as non-accrual is not recognized in income; however, the balances are reflected in average outstanding balances for the period. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, interest 46 income not recognized on non-accrual loans was minimal. Any non-accrual loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 Interest Earned/ Interest Paid Average Outstanding Balance Average Yield/ Rate Average Outstanding Balance (Dollars in thousands) 2014 Interest Earned/ Interest Paid Average Yield/ Rate $697,439 59,088 93 $33,680 997 1 4.83% $546,041 49,058 1.69 93 1.08 $27,236 839 2 4.99% 1.71 2.15 Assets Interest-earning assets: Total loans(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Securities available for sale . . . . . . . . Investment in subsidiary . . . . . . . . . . Interest-earning deposits in financial institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,630 Total interest-earning assets . . . . . . . . Allowance for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . Noninterest-earning assets . . . . . . . . . . 827,250 (6,419) 78,006 Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $898,837 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Interest-bearing liabilities: 242 34,920 0.34 4.22 182 28,259 0.29 4.29 63,176 658,368 (5,498) 60,168 $713,038 Interest-bearing deposits . . . . . . . . . . Advances from FHLB . . . . . . . . . . . . Other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $475,034 18,055 9,212 $ 2,918 159 384 0.61% $374,074 15,890 0.88 8,073 4.17 $ 2,421 118 380 0.65% 0.74 4.71 Total interest-bearing liabilities . . . . . . . 502,301 3,461 0.69 398,037 2,919 0.73 Noninterest-bearing liabilities: Noninterest-bearing deposits . . . . . . . Other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total noninterest-bearing liabilities . Stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267,550 2,408 269,958 126,578 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $898,837 230,875 1,783 232,658 82,343 $713,038 Net interest rate spread(2) . . . . . . . . . . Net interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net interest margin(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,459 3.53% 3.80% $25,340 3.56% 3.85% (1) Includes average outstanding balances of loans held for sale of $3,134, and $3,569 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. (2) Net interest rate spread is the average yield on interest-earning assets minus the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities. (3) Net interest margin is equal to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. The following table presents information regarding the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated for each major component of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and distinguishes between the changes attributable to changes in 47 volume and changes attributable to changes in interest rates. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume that cannot be segregated have been allocated to rate. For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 compared to 2014 Increase (Decrease) due to Volume Rate Total (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Total loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Securities available for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interest-earning deposits in other banks . . . . . . . . . . . $7,552 172 — 22 $(1,108) $6,444 158 (1) 59 (14) (1) 37 Total increase (decrease) in interest income . . . . . . . 7,746 (1,086) 6,660 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advances from FHLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total increase (decrease) in interest expense . . . . . . . 654 16 53 723 (158) 25 (48) (181) 496 41 5 542 Increase (decrease) in net interest income . . . . . . . . . . . $7,023 $ (905) $6,118 Provision for Loan Losses Our provision for loan losses is a charge to income in order to bring our allowance for loan losses to a level deemed appropriate by management. For a description of the factors taken into account by management in determining the allowance for loan losses see ‘‘—Financial Condition—Allowance for loan losses.’’ The provision for loan losses was $868,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to $1.4 million for the same period in 2014, a decrease of $555,000 or 39.0%. The decrease in provision expense was due to lower expenses required to replenish the reserve from the net charge-off of loans and improvement in the historical loss trend used in the estimation of the allowance. In addition, loans totaling approximately $88.5 million were acquired as part of the IBT acquisition in July of 2015. No provision was recorded for these loans as they were recorded at the purchase date fair value and there has been no significant credit deterioration since the acquisition date. This reduction was partially offset by general reserves needed to cover the amount of growth in the loan portfolio. Noninterest Income Our primary sources of recurring noninterest income are service charges on deposit accounts, gains on the sale of loans and other real estate owned and income from bank-owned life insurance. Noninterest income does not include loan origination fees to the extent they exceed the direct loan origination costs, which are generally recognized over the life of the related loan as an adjustment to yield using the interest method. 48 The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the major categories of noninterest income: For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Increase (Decrease) (Dollars in thousands) Noninterest income: Service charges and fees on deposit accounts . . . . . . . Gain on sales of investment securities . . . . . . . . . . . . Gain on sales of loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gain on sales of other assets owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank-owned life insurance income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,326 7 1,254 19 747 351 $1,099 34 641 10 427 285 $ 227 (27) 613 9 320 66 Total noninterest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,704 $2,496 $1,208 Noninterest income for the year ended December 31, 2015 increased $1.2 million or 48.4% to $3.7 million compared to noninterest income of $2.5 million for the same period in 2014. The primary components of the increase were as follows: Service charges and fees on deposit accounts. We earn service charges and fees from our customers for deposit-related services and this revenue constitutes a significant and predictable component of our noninterest income. Service charges and fees on deposit accounts were $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $227,000 or 20.7% over the same period in 2014. This increase was primarily attributable to the growth in new and acquired deposit customers and the related transaction fees and service charges from these accounts. Gain on sales of loans. We originate SBA guaranteed loans and long-term fixed-rate mortgage loans for resale into the secondary market. Income from sale on loans was $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to $641,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014. The increase of $613,000 or 95.6% was primarily due to the sale of SBA guaranteed loans acquired with IBT resulting in gains of $551,000. The Company did not sell SBA loans prior to the IBT acquisition. Income from the sales of mortgage loans was $703,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to $641,000 for the same period in 2014, an increase of $62,000 or 9.7%. Bank-owned life insurance income. We invest in bank-owned life insurance (‘‘BOLI’’) due to its attractive nontaxable return and protection against the loss of our key employees. We record income based on the growth of the cash surrender value of these policies as well as the annual yield. Income from BOLI increased $320,000 or 74.9% for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014. The increase in income was primarily attributable to the purchase of $7.0 million in additional BOLI in December of 2014 and an additional $1.0 million of BOLI acquired from IBT. Noninterest Expense Generally, noninterest expense consists of all employee expenses and costs associated with operating our facilities, obtaining and retaining customer relationships and providing bank services. The major component of noninterest expense is salaries and employee benefits. Noninterest expense also includes operational expenses such as occupancy and equipment expenses, professional fees, data processing and software expense, FDIC assessment fees, marketing, other assets owned expenses and writedowns, amortization of intangibles, telephone and communications, and other expenses. 49 The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the major categories of noninterest expense: For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Increase (Decrease) Salaries and employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-staff expenses: Occupancy and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professional fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Data processing and software expense . . . . . . . . . . FDIC assessment fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other assets owned expenses and writedowns . . . . . Amortization of intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telephone and communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Dollars in thousands) $10,037 $1,228 $11,265 3,477 2,023 1,216 448 799 53 338 263 1,506 3,246 1,382 1,041 421 588 211 295 226 1,056 231 641 175 27 211 (158) 43 37 450 Total noninterest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,388 $18,503 $2,885 Noninterest expense for the year ended December 31, 2015 increased $2.9 million or 15.7% to $21.4 million compared to noninterest expense of $18.5 million for the same period in 2014. The most significant components of the increase were as follows: Salaries and employee benefits. Salaries and employee benefits are the largest component of noninterest expense and include payroll expense, the cost of incentive compensation, benefit plans, health insurance and payroll taxes. Salaries and employee benefits were $11.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $1.2 million or 12.2% compared to the same period in 2014. The increase was primarily attributable to the addition of 26 full-time equivalent employees during 2015. As of December 31, 2015, we had 147 full-time equivalent employees. Salaries and employee benefits included $633,000 and $455,000 in stock-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Occupancy and equipment. Occupancy and equipment expense includes lease expense, building depreciation and related facilities costs as well as furniture, fixture and equipment depreciation, small equipment purchases and maintenance expense. Our expense associated with occupancy and equipment was $3.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to $3.2 million for the same period in 2014. The increase of $175,000 or 16.8% was primarily the result of increased tax assessments as well as delinquent tax payments made in the first quarter of 2015. Professional fees. This category includes legal, investment bank, director, stock transfer agent fees and other public company services, information technology support, audit services and regulatory assessment expense. Professional fees were $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $641,000 or 46.4% compared to the same period in 2014. The increase was due to legal and investment banking expenses incurred for the purchase of IBT that was completed on July 1, 2015. Data processing and software expenses. Data processing expenses were $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $175,000 or 16.8% compared to the same period in 2014. The increase was attributable to core processing expense incurred due to increased account transaction volume and the expense associated with software maintenance primarily related to new applications purchased to increase our operating efficiencies and enhance our controls. 50 Marketing. This category includes advertising and promotions, business entertainment, donations and charitable contributions. Marketing expenses were $799,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $211,000 or 35.9% compared to the same period in 2014. The increase was primarily attributable to increases in donations and charitable contributions. Other real estate owned expenses and write-downs. Expenses related to other real estate owned were $53,000 and $211,000 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease of $158,000 or 74.9% was due to a reduction in the number of properties comprising other real estate owned. Other. This category includes operating and administrative expenses including loan operations and collections, supplies and printing, online and card interchange expense, ATM/debit card processing, postage and delivery, BOLI mortality expense, insurance and security expenses. Other noninterest expense increased $450,000 or 42.6% to $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to $1.1 million for the same period in 2014 primarily related to the integration of IBT operations after July 1, 2015. Income Tax Expense. The amount of income tax expense is influenced by the amounts of our pre-tax income, tax-exempt income and other nondeductible expenses. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates in effect for the period in which the deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. For the year ended December 31, 2015, income tax expense totaled $4.1 million, an increase of $1.4 million or 52.2% compared to $2.7 million for the same period in 2014. The increase was primarily attributable to the $5.0 million increase in net operating income from $7.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 to $12.9 million for the same period in 2015. The Company’s estimated annual effective tax rate, before reporting the net impact of discrete items, was approximately 33.3% and 34.2% for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the effective tax rate is below the statutory rate, primarily because of tax-exempt income generated from BOLI. The Company’s effective tax rates after including the net impact of discrete items for year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were 31.9% and 34.2%, respectively. The Company’s provision for income taxes year ended December 31, 2015, was impacted by a net discrete tax benefit of $186,000 associated primarily with the recognition of deferred tax assets related to non-qualified stock options. There were no discrete items for the year ended December 31, 2014 that affected the Company’s provision for income taxes. Quarterly Financial Information The following table presents certain unaudited consolidated quarterly financial information regarding the Company’s results of operations for the quarters ended December 31, September 30, June 30 and March 31 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. This information should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal years 51 ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. For the Three Months Ended 2015 December 31 September 30 June 30 March 31 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) Interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,007 994 $9,538 921 $7,761 789 $7,614 757 Net interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Provision for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net interest income after provision for loan losses . . . . . . Noninterest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noninterest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Provision for income tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,013 610 8,403 1,207 5,734 1,303 Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,573 Comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,337 Basic earnings per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diluted earnings per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ $ 0.24 0.23 8,617 — 8,617 1,043 5,842 1,281 $2,537 $2,613 $ 0.24 $ 0.23 6,972 148 6,824 688 4,730 926 6,857 110 6,747 766 5,082 607 $1,856 $1,824 $1,696 $1,830 $ 0.19 $ 0.19 $ 0.19 $ 0.19 For the Three Months Ended 2014 December 31 September 30 June 30 March 31 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) Interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,607 775 $7,434 732 $6,813 693 $6,405 719 Net interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Provision for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net interest income after provision for loan losses . . . . . . Noninterest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noninterest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Provision for income tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic earnings per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diluted earnings per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,832 326 6,506 656 4,679 793 $1,690 $1,742 $ 0.18 $ 0.18 6,702 420 6,282 630 4,830 723 $1,359 $1,285 $ 0.21 $ 0.21 6,120 425 5,695 640 4,460 677 5,686 252 5,434 570 4,534 512 $1,198 $ 958 $1,396 $ 928 $ 0.19 $ 0.18 $ 0.15 $ 0.15 Results of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 Net Interest Income For the year ended December 31, 2014, net interest income totaled $25.3 million compared with net interest income of $21.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, an increase of $4.3 million or 20.5%. This increase was primarily due to a $4.8 million or 20.4% increase in interest income which was partially offset by a $458,000 or 18.6% increase in interest expense. The growth in interest income is primarily attributable to a $112.4 million or 25.9% increase in average loans outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to average loans outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2013 due to new loan originations and growth of existing customer loan balances. Interest expense as of December 31, 2014 was $2.9 million compared to $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. The year-over-year increase was due to growth of average interest bearing liabilities of $68.7 million or 20.9%. Other borrowings increased $4.9 million as a result of the private offering of subordinated 52 promissory notes in December 2013 and average interest-bearing deposits, primarily money market balances, increased $62.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Net interest margin and net interest spread were 3.85% and 3.56%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to 3.96% and 3.67%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2013. The 0.11% decline in net interest margin and net interest spread was due to a 0.26% decline in loan yields to 4.99% from 5.25% as overall market yields for new loan originations and renewals were below the average yield of amortizing or paid-off loans. The average interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities decreased to 0.73% during the year ended December 31, 2014 from 0.75% for the same period in 2013 and was attributable to a change in deposit mix as the bank utilized low interest rate brokered money market deposits funding with an average interest rate of 0.16% versus retail money market deposits with an average interest rate of 0.63%. In addition, the renewal rate on certificates of deposits declined 0.10% on average compared to the year ended December 31, 2013. These declines in the average interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities were partially offset by the private offering of $5.0 million in aggregate principal amount of subordinated promissory notes which averaged 6.00% for the year. The net interest margin benefited from growth in noninterest deposits as full year average noninterest-bearing deposits grew to $230.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 from $188.4 million, a $42.5 million or 22.5% increase over the year ended December 31, 2013. The following table presents, for the periods indicated, an analysis of net interest income by each major category of interest-earning assets and interest- bearing liabilities, the average amounts outstanding and the interest earned or paid on such amounts. The table also sets forth the average rate earned on interest-earning assets, the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, and the net interest margin on average total interest-earning assets for the same periods. Interest earned on loans that are classified as non-accrual is not recognized in income; however, the balances are reflected in average outstanding balances for the period. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, interest 53 income not recognized on non-accrual loans was minimal. Any non-accrual loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield. For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 Interest Earned/ Interest Paid Average Outstanding Balance Average Yield/ Rate Average Outstanding Balance (Dollars in thousands) 2013 Interest Earned/ Interest Paid Average Yield/ Rate $546,041 49,058 93 $27,236 839 2 4.99% $433,612 37,066 1.71 93 2.15 $22,755 613 2 5.25% 1.65 2.15 Assets Interest-earning assets: Total loans(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Securities available for sale . . . . . . . . Investment in subsidiary . . . . . . . . . . Interest-earning deposits in financial institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63,176 Total interest-earning assets . . . . . . . . Allowance for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . Noninterest-earning assets . . . . . . . . . . 658,368 (5,498) 60,168 Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $713,038 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Interest-bearing liabilities: 182 28,259 0.29 4.29 132 23,502 0.22 4.42 60,931 531,702 (4,047) 56,411 $584,066 Interest-bearing deposits . . . . . . . . . . Advances from FHLB . . . . . . . . . . . . Other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $374,074 15,890 8,073 $ 2,421 118 380 0.65% $311,162 14,932 0.74 3,207 4.71 $ 2,207 190 64 0.71% 1.27 2.00 Total interest-bearing liabilities . . . . . . . 398,037 2,919 0.73 329,301 2,461 0.75 Noninterest-bearing liabilities: Noninterest-bearing deposits . . . . . . . Other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total noninterest-bearing liabilities . Stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230,875 1,783 232,658 82,343 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $713,038 188,405 1,714 190,119 64,646 $584,066 Net interest rate spread(2) . . . . . . . . . . Net interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net interest margin(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,340 3.56% 3.85% $21,041 3.67% 3.96% (1) Includes average outstanding balances of loans held for sale of $3,569 and $2,185 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. (2) Net interest spread is the average yield on interest-earning assets minus the average rate on interest-bearing liabilities. (3) Net interest margin is equal to net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets. 54 The following table presents information regarding the dollar amount of changes in interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated for each major component of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and distinguishes between the changes attributable to changes in volume and changes attributable to changes in interest rates. For purposes of this table, changes attributable to both rate and volume that cannot be segregated have been allocated to rate. For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 vs. 2013 Increase (Decrease) Due to Change in Volume Rate Total (Dollars in thousands) Interest-earning assets: Total loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Securities available for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interest-earning deposits in other banks . . . . . . . . . . . $5,900 198 5 $(1,419) $4,481 226 50 28 45 Total increase (decrease) in interest income . . . . . . . $6,103 $(1,346) $4,757 Interest-bearing liabilities: Interest-bearing deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advances from FHLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 446 12 97 $ (232) $ 214 (72) 316 (84) 219 Total increase (decrease) in interest expense . . . . . . . 555 (97) 458 Increase (decrease) in net interest income . . . . . . . . . . . $5,548 $(1,249) $4,299 Provision for Loan Losses Our provision for loan losses is a charge to income in order to bring our allowance for loan losses to a level deemed appropriate by management. For a description of the factors taken into account by management in determining the allowance for loan losses see ‘‘—Financial Condition—Allowance for loan losses.’’ The provision for loan losses was $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to $1.9 million for the same period in 2013, a decrease of $460,000 or 24.4%. The decrease in provision expense was due to a reduction in the level of specific reserves needed to cover classified loans and a lower amount of expense required to replenish the reserve from the net charge-off to loans. This reduction was partially offset by general reserves needed to cover the amount of growth in the loan portfolio. Noninterest Income Our primary sources of recurring noninterest income are service charges on deposit accounts, gains on the sale of loans and other real estate owned and income from bank-owned life insurance. Noninterest income does not include loan origination fees to the extent they exceed the direct loan origination costs, which are generally recognized over the life of the related loan as an adjustment to 55 yield using the interest method. The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the major categories of noninterest income: For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 2013 Increase (Decrease) (Dollars in thousands) Noninterest income: Service charges and fees on deposit accounts . . . . . . . Gain on sales of investment securities . . . . . . . . . . . . Gain on sales of loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gain on sales of other assets owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank-owned life insurance income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,099 34 641 10 427 285 $1,001 — 632 20 385 353 Total noninterest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,496 $2,391 $ 98 34 9 (10) 42 (68) $105 Noninterest income for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased $105,000 or 4.4% to $2.5 million compared to noninterest income of $2.4 million for the same period in 2013. The primary components of the increase were as follows: Service charges and fees on deposit accounts. We earn service charges and fees from our customers for deposit-related services, and this revenue constitutes a significant and predictable component of our noninterest income. Service charges and fees on deposit accounts were $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, an increase of $98,000 over the same period in 2013. This increase was primarily attributable to increased debit card fees and deposit account analysis service charges. Gain on sales of loans. We originate long-term fixed-rate mortgage loans for resale into the secondary market. Our mortgage originations were $45.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to $35.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. Income from the sales of loans was $641,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to $632,000 for the same period of 2013. This increase of $9,000 was primarily due to increases in the number of loans sold but was offset by a reduction in the average gain per sale. For the year ended December 31, 2014, 112 loans were sold at an average gain of $5,700 per loan compared to 109 loan sales at an average gain of $5,800 per loan for the same period of 2013. Gain on sales of other real estate owned. Gain on sales of other real estate owned was $10,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014 and $20,000 in 2013. Five properties were sold in 2014 and six properties were sold in 2013. Bank-owned life insurance. We invest in BOLI due to its attractive nontaxable return and protection against the loss of our key employees. We record income based on the growth of the cash surrender value of these policies as well as the annual yield. Income from BOLI increased $42,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to the same period in 2013. The increase in income was primarily attributable to the purchase of $5.0 million in additional BOLI on March 25, 2013. We earned tax equivalent yields on these policies of 4.85% for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to 5.42% for the same period in 2013. The decline in yield over the period was the result of a decline in market interest rates. Gain on sales of investment securities. We had a $34,000 gain on the sale of investment securities in 2014 and no gains on the sale of investment securities in 2013. 56 Other. This category includes a variety of other income producing activities, including late charges, safe deposit box fees, and revenue from other real estate owned. Other income decreased $68,000 or 19.3% for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to the same period in 2013, primarily due to a decrease in revenue from other real estate owned. Noninterest Expense Generally, noninterest expense consists of all employee expenses and costs associated with operating our facilities, obtaining and retaining customer relationships and providing bank services. The major component of noninterest expense is salaries and employee benefits. Noninterest expense also includes operational expenses, such as occupancy expenses, depreciation and amortization of office equipment, professional and regulatory fees, including FDIC assessments, data processing expenses, and advertising and promotion expenses. The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the major categories of noninterest expense: For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 2013 Increase (Decrease) Salaries and employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-staff expenses: Occupancy and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professional fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Data processing and software expense . . . . . . . . . . FDIC assessment fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other assets owned expenses and writedowns . . . . . Amortization of intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telephone and communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total noninterest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Dollars in thousands) $ 9,084 $ 953 $10,037 3,246 1,382 1,041 421 588 211 295 226 1,056 $18,503 3,025 737 842 378 416 399 295 226 962 $16,364 221 645 199 43 172 (188) — — 94 $2,139 Noninterest expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased $2.1 million or 13.1% to $18.5 million compared to noninterest expense of $16.4 million for the same period in 2013. The most significant components of the increase were as follows: Salaries and employee benefits. Salaries and employee benefits are the largest component of noninterest expense and include payroll expense, the cost of incentive compensation, benefit plans, health insurance and payroll taxes. Salaries and employee benefits were $10.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, an increase of $953,000 or 10.5% compared to the same period in 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to the addition of six full-time equivalent employees since December 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2014, we had 121 full-time employees and 4 part-time employees. Salaries and employee benefits included $455,000 and $323,000 in stock-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Occupancy and equipment. Occupancy and equipment expense includes lease expense, building depreciation and related facilities costs as well as furniture, fixture and equipment depreciation, small equipment purchases and maintenance expense. Our expense associated with occupancy and equipment was $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to $3.0 million for the same period of 2013. The increase of $221,000 or 7.3% was related to an additional 3,500 square feet resulting from 57 the expansion of our corporate office space, increased common area maintenance expense, and an increase in grounds maintenance. Professional fees. This category includes legal, investment bank, director, stock transfer agent fees and other public company services, information technology support, audit services and regulatory assessment expense. Professional fees were $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to $737,000 for the same period in 2013, an increase of $645,000 or 87.5%. This increase was primarily attributable to increases in audit and accounting fees of $260,000, director fees of $115,000, compensation consulting services of $93,000, NASDAQ and public company printing costs of $25,000 and other services related to our initial public offering. In addition, information technology support service increased $78,000. Data processing and software expenses. Data processing and software expenses were $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 and $842,000 for the same period in 2013. The increase of $199,000 or 23.6% was attributable to incremental processing fees resulting from the growth in the volume of our deposit accounts. Marketing. This category includes advertising and promotions, business entertainment, donations and charitable contributions. Marketing expenses were $588,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014 and $416,000 for the same period in 2013. The increase of $172,000 or 41.3% was primarily related to an increase in business development related expenses required to support our marketing efforts. Other real estate owned expenses and write-downs. Expenses related to other real estate owned were $211,000 and $399,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decrease of $188,000 or 47.1% was due to a reduction in the number of properties comprising other real estate owned and in related property write-downs. The bank sold five other real estate owned properties and foreclosed on two additional properties between December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2014 reducing the number of properties held from five as of December 31, 2013, to two as of December 31, 2014. In addition, we had no write-downs of other real estate owned for the year ended December 31, 2014, compared to a write-down of $249,000 related to a commercial retail property for the year ended December 31, 2013. Income Tax Expense The amount of income tax expense is influenced by the amounts of our pre-tax income, tax-exempt income and other nondeductible expenses. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates in effect for the period in which the deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. For the year ended December 31, 2014, income tax expense totaled $2.7 million, an increase of $928,000 or 52.2% compared to $1.8 million for the same period in 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to the $2.7 million increase in net operating income from $5.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 to $7.9 million for the same period in 2014. Our effective tax rates for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were 34.2% and 34.3%, respectively. Our effective tax rates for both periods were affected primarily by tax-exempt income generated by bank-owned life insurance and other nondeductible expenses. Financial Condition Our total assets were $1.04 billion, $802.3 million and $665.0 million as of December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Assets increased $237.3 million or 29.6% from December 31, 2014 to December 31, 2015 and $137.3 million or 20.6% from December 31, 2013 to December 31, 2014. Our 58 asset growth was due to the successful execution of our strategy to establish deep relationships in the Dallas metropolitan area and the execution of a disciplined merger and acquisition strategy. Loan Portfolio Our primary source of income is interest on loans to individuals, professionals, small to medium- sized businesses and commercial companies located in the Dallas metropolitan area. Our loan portfolio consists primarily of commercial loans and real estate loans secured by commercial real estate properties located in our primary market area. Our loan portfolio represents the highest yielding component of our earning asset base. As of December 31, 2015, total loans were $820.6 million, an increase of $217.3 or 36.0% million compared to $603.3 million as of December 31, 2014. These increases were primarily due to our continued penetration in our primary market area and loans purchased as part of the IBT acquisition. In addition to these amounts, $2.8 million and $8.9 million were loans classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Total loans as a percentage of deposits were 94.5% and 94.5% as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Total loans as a percentage of assets were 78.9% and 75.2% as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. The following table summarizes our loan portfolio by type of loan as of the dates indicated: 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent As of December 31, Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . $246,124 Real estate: Construction and land . . . Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential . . Multi-family residential . . Nonfarm nonresidential . . Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . 126,422 11,696 137,704 8,695 284,622 5,304 Total loans held for 30.0% $207,101 34.3% $160,823 32.5% $123,779 31.1% $ 83,381 28.0% (Dollars in thousands) 15.4 1.4 16.8 1.1 34.7 0.6 69,966 10,528 105,788 9,964 195,839 4,124 11.6 1.7 17.5 1.7 32.5 0.7 47,643 11,656 86,908 11,862 171,451 4,927 9.6 2.4 17.5 2.4 34.6 1.0 41,497 6,281 71,875 12,997 134,449 6,858 10.4 1.6 18.1 3.3 33.8 1.7 38,291 5,211 51,356 14,360 92,913 12,505 12.8 1.7 17.2 4.8 31.2 4.2 investment . . . . . . . . . . $820,567 100% $603,310 100% $495,270 100% $397,736 100% $298,017 100% Total loans held for sale . $ 2,831 $ 8,858 $ 2,051 $ 2,818 $ — Commercial. Our commercial loans are underwritten after evaluating and understanding the borrower’s ability to operate profitably and effectively. These loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower, and secondarily, on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. Most commercial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets, such as accounts receivable or inventory, and generally include personal guarantees. Commercial loans increased $39.0 million or 18.8% to $246.1 million as of December 31, 2015 from $207.1 million as of December 31, 2014. The increase was due to continued efforts to develop lending relationships in our primary market area and loans purchased as part of the IBT acquisition. Construction and land. Our construction and land development loans consist of loans to fund construction, land acquisition and land development construction. The properties securing the portfolio are located throughout North Texas and are generally diverse in terms of type. 59 Construction and land loans increased $56.5 million or 80.1% to $126.4 million as of December 31, 2015 from $69.9 million as of December 31, 2014. This increase was due to a robust business environment in our primary market area and loans purchased as part of the IBT acquisition. 1-4 family residential. Our 1-4 family residential loans consist of loans secured by single family homes, which are both owner-occupied and investor owned. Our 1-4 family residential loans have a relatively small balance spread between many individual borrowers. 1-4 family residential loans increased $31.9 million or 30.2% to $137.7 million as of December 31, 2015 from $105.8 million as of December 31, 2014. This increase is a result of strong housing demand in our primary market area combined with loans purchased as part of the IBT acquisition. Nonfarm nonresidential. Our nonfarm nonresidential loans are underwritten primarily based on projected cash flows and, secondarily, as loans secured by real estate. These loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing the portfolio are located throughout north Texas and are generally diverse in terms of type. This diversity helps reduce the exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single industry. Nonfarm nonresidential loans increased $88.8 million or 45.3% to $284.6 million as of December 31, 2015 from $195.8 million as of December 31, 2014. The increase is due to continued demand within our primary market area and loans purchased as part of the IBT acquisition. Other loan categories. Other categories of loans included in our loan portfolio include farmland and agricultural loans made to farmers and ranchers relating to their operations, multi-family residential loans and consumer loans. None of these categories of loans represents a significant portion of our total loan portfolio. The contractual maturity ranges of loans in our loan portfolio and the amount of such loans with fixed and floating interest rates in each maturity range as of date indicated are summarized in the following tables: As of December 31, 2015 One Year or Less One Through Five Years After Five Years Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 86,424 (Dollars in thousands) $126,116 $ 33,584 $246,124 Commercial Real estate: Construction and land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi-family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonfarm nonresidential Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68,613 7,369 12,754 1,448 51,219 1,470 42,866 4,089 92,487 7,247 166,324 3,420 14,943 238 32,463 — 67,079 414 126,422 11,696 137,704 8,695 284,622 5,304 Total loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $229,297 $442,549 $148,721 $820,567 Amounts with fixed rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amounts with floating rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 58,369 $170,928 $231,896 $210,653 $ 79,040 $ 69,681 $369,305 $451,262 60 As of December 31, 2014 One Year or Less One Through Five Years After Five Years Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 82,440 (Dollars in thousands) $ 99,262 $ 25,399 $207,101 Commercial Real estate: Construction and land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi-family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonfarm nonresidential Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37,183 2,530 8,752 466 14,558 1,458 21,429 7,462 67,633 8,696 144,393 2,235 11,354 536 29,403 802 36,888 431 69,966 10,528 105,788 9,964 195,839 4,124 Total loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $147,387 $351,110 $104,813 $603,310 Amounts with fixed rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amounts with floating rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 35,867 $111,520 $186,000 $165,110 $ 39,612 $ 65,201 $261,479 $341,831 Nonperforming Assets Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions. Loans may be placed on non-accrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received in excess of principal due. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. We have several procedures in place to assist us in maintaining the overall quality of our loan portfolio. We have established underwriting guidelines to be followed by our bankers, and we also monitor our delinquency levels for any negative or adverse trends. Nevertheless, our loan portfolio could become subject to increasing pressures from deteriorating borrower credit due to general economic conditions. We believe our conservative lending approach and focused management of nonperforming assets has resulted in sound asset quality and timely resolution of problem assets. We had $1.2 million in nonperforming assets as of December 31, 2015 compared to $541,000 in nonperforming assets as of December 31, 2014. We had $675,000 in nonperforming loans as of December 31, 2015 compared to $436,000 as of December 31, 2014. 61 The following table presents information regarding nonperforming loans at the dates indicated: As of December 31, 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 Non-accrual loans(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accruing loans 90 or more days past due . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 591 84 (Dollars in thousands) $1,117 9 $ 436 — $1,211 93 Total nonperforming loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 675 436 1,126 1,304 Other real estate owned: Commercial real estate, construction, land and land development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total other real estate owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repossessed assets owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total other assets owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493 — 493 — 493 55 50 105 — 105 1,797 — 1,797 — 2,438 — 2,438 — 1,797 2,438 $ — 153 153 729 — 729 — 729 Total nonperforming assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,168 $ 541 $2,923 $3,742 $ 882 Restructured loans—non-accrual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restructured loans—accruing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans . . . . . . . . . . . Ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets . . . . . . . . . . $ 288 $1,439 $ 597 $1,080 $1,611 $2,465 $1,525 $1,156 $ — $ — 0.08% 0.07% 0.23% 0.33% 0.05% 0.11% 0.07% 0.44% 0.71% 0.20% (1) Does not include purchased credit impaired loans. The following table presents non-accrual loans by category at the dates indicated: As of December 31, 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 (Dollars in thousands) Non-accrual loans by category: Real estate: Construction and land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential Multi-family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonfarm residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ — $ — $ 76 — — — — 1,041 187 — — — — — 375 — 34 383 — 27 21 $ — $— — — 879 — — — 331 — — — 1 — Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $591 $436 $1,117 $1,211 $— Potential Problem Loans From a credit risk standpoint, we classify loans in one of four categories: pass, special mention, substandard or doubtful. Loans classified as loss are charged-off. Loans not rated special mention, substandard, doubtful, or loss are classified as pass loans. The classifications of loans reflect a judgment about the risks of default and loss associated with the loan. We review the ratings on credits monthly. Ratings are adjusted to reflect the degree of risk and loss that is felt to be inherent in each credit as of each monthly reporting period. Our methodology is structured so that specific allocations are increased in accordance with deterioration in credit quality (and a corresponding increase in risk and loss) or 62 decreased in accordance with improvement in credit quality (and a corresponding decrease in risk and loss). Credits rated special mention show clear signs of financial weaknesses or deterioration in credit worthiness, however, such concerns are not so pronounced that we generally expect to experience significant loss within the short-term. Such credits typically maintain the ability to perform within standard credit terms and credit exposure is not as prominent as credits with a lower rating. Credits rated substandard are those in which the normal repayment of principal and interest may be, or has been, jeopardized by reason of adverse trends or developments of a financial, managerial, economic or political nature, or important weaknesses which exist in collateral. A protracted workout on these credits is a distinct possibility. Prompt corrective action is therefore required to strengthen our position, and/or to reduce exposure and to assure that adequate remedial measures are taken by the borrower. Credit exposure becomes more likely in such credits and a serious evaluation of the secondary support to the credit is performed. Credits rated doubtful are those in which full collection of principal appears highly questionable, and which some degree of loss is anticipated, even though the ultimate amount of loss may not yet be certain and/or other factors exist which could affect collection of debt. Based upon available information, positive action by the Company is required to avert or minimize loss. Credits rated doubtful are generally also placed on non-accrual. The following table summarizes our internal loan ratings, including purchased credit impaired loans, as of the dates indicated. As of December 31, 2015 Pass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Total (Dollars in thousands) Real estate: Construction and land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi-family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonfarm nonresidential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $126,422 11,696 136,856 8,695 282,404 244,948 5,282 $ — — — — 2,043 573 1 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $816,303 $2,617 $ — — 848 — 175 527 21 $1,571 $— $126,422 11,696 — 137,704 — — 8,695 284,622 — 246,124 76 5,304 — $76 $820,567 As of December 31, 2014 Pass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Total (Dollars in thousands) Real estate: Construction and land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi-family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonfarm nonresidential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 69,425 10,528 105,786 9,964 195,464 205,681 3,925 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600,773 $ — — — — — 672 — $672 $ 541 — 2 — 375 748 199 $1,865 $— $ 69,966 10,528 — 105,788 — — 9,964 195,839 — 207,101 — 4,124 — $— $603,310 63 In the fourth quarter of 2015, various public reports surfaced raising the Company’s concern regarding a borrowing relationship comprised of multiple affiliated funds (collectively referred to as the ‘‘Borrower’’). These reports included, but were not limited to, information filed with the SEC by the Borrower disclosing that it is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the SEC and that its auditor had informed them that it would not stand for reappointment, although no disagreements were cited between the Borrower and its auditors. Further, on February 18, 2016, the Company learned, through published news reports, that the Federal Bureau of Investigation served a search warrant at the Borrower’s offices in connection with a law enforcement investigation of the Borrower. Subsequent to this news, the Borrower experienced a significant sell-off in its publicly traded stock and trading was halted in that stock. The borrowing relationship is secured by various assets, including multiple notes made by numerous residential developers in favor of each fund and further secured by deeds of trust. At the time of this filing, none of the loans in the borrowing relationship are classified as past due and the Borrower is paying in accordance with contractual terms on all loans in the relationship. The borrowing relationship is not considered to be impaired and is being considered in the Company’s allowance for loan losses per the Company’s methodology. No specific reserves have been set aside for this borrowing relationship at this time. Based on the Company’s most recent analysis, the value of the collateral securing each of the loans is believed to be well in excess of the loan amounts. At the time of this filing, the borrowing relationship remains classified as a ‘‘Pass’’ relationship. The Company will continue to monitor this borrowing relationship. Allowance for loan losses We maintain an allowance for loan losses that represents management’s best estimate of the loan losses and risks inherent in the loan portfolio. In determining the allowance for loan losses, we estimate losses on specific loans, or groups of loans, where the probable loss can be identified and reasonably determined. The balance of the allowance for loan losses is based on internally assigned risk classifications of loans, historical loan loss rates, changes in the nature of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, industry concentrations, delinquency trends, current economic factors and the estimated impact of current economic conditions on certain historical loan loss rates. For additional discussion of our methodology, please refer to ‘‘—Critical Accounting Policies—Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses.’’ In connection with our review of the loan portfolio, we consider risk elements attributable to particular loan types or categories in assessing the quality of individual loans. Some of the risk elements we consider include: (cid:129) for commercial and industrial loans, the operating results of the commercial, industrial or professional enterprise, the borrower’s business, professional and financial ability and expertise, the specific risks and volatility of income and operating results typical for businesses in that category and the value, nature and marketability of collateral; (cid:129) for commercial mortgage loans and multifamily residential loans, the debt service coverage ratio (income from the property in excess of operating expenses compared to loan payment requirements), operating results of the owner in the case of owner occupied properties, the loan to value ratio, the age and condition of the collateral and the volatility of income, property value and future operating results typical of properties of that type; (cid:129) for 1-4 family residential mortgage loans, the borrower’s ability to repay the loan, including a consideration of the debt to income ratio and employment and income stability, the loan to value ratio, and the age, condition and marketability of the collateral; and 64 (cid:129) for construction, land development and other land loans, the perceived feasibility of the project including the ability to sell developed lots or improvements constructed for resale or the ability to lease property constructed for lease, the quality and nature of contracts for presale or prelease, if any, experience and ability of the developer and loan to value ratio. As of December 31, 2015, the allowance for loan losses totaled $6.7 million or 0.83% of total loans. As of December 31, 2014, the allowance for loan losses totaled $6.0 million or 0.99% of total loans. Our allowance as a percentage of our total loan portfolio has decreased compared to prior year primarily due to the addition of loans totaling approximately $88.5 million purchased in the IBT acquisition. No provision was recorded for these loans as they were recorded at the purchase date fair value and there has been no significant credit deterioration since the acquisition date. Ending balances for the purchase discount related to non-impaired acquired loans were $1.0 million, and $185,000 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Purchased credit impaired loans are not considered nonperforming loans. Purchased credit impaired loans were insignificant as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The following table presents, as of and for the periods indicated, an analysis of the allowance for loan losses and other related data: Average loans outstanding(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $694,305 $546,041 $433,612 $342,130 $217,064 Gross loans outstanding at end of period(1) . . . $820,605 $603,310 $495,270 $397,736 $298,017 For the Years Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 $ 5,981 868 $ 5,018 1,423 $ 3,238 1,883 $ 1,012 2,953 $ 166 960 Allowance for loan losses at beginning of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Provision for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charge-offs: Real estate: Construction, land and farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonfarm non-residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commercial Consumer (48) — — (87) (5) Total charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (140) Recoveries: Real estate: Construction, land and farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonfarm non-residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commercial Consumer Total recoveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — 5 57 1 63 (77) (28) (30) — (448) (4) (510) — — 2 46 2 — (85) — (110) (45) (240) — 60 — 32 45 — (265) (231) (172) (133) (801) — — — 61 13 — (54) — (77) (18) (149) — 22 — 3 10 50 (460) 137 (103) 74 (727) 35 (114) Allowance for loan losses at end of period . . . . $ 6,772 $ 5,981 $ 5,018 $ 3,238 $ 1,012 Ratio of allowance to end of period loans . . . . Ratio of net charge-offs to average loans . . . . . 0.83% 0.01% 0.99% 0.08% 1.01% 0.02% 0.81% 0.21% 0.34 0.05 (1) Excluding loans held for sale of $2.8 million, $8.9 million, $2.1 million and $2.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. There were no loans held for sale as of December 31, 2011. 65 We believe the successful execution of our growth strategy through key acquisitions and organic growth is demonstrated by the upward trend in loan balances from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2015. Loan balances increased from $298.0 million as of December 31, 2011, to $820.6 million as of December 31, 2015. Our provision has increased consistently with the growth in our loan portfolio during the same period. Further, charge-offs have been immaterial, representing less than 0.25% of total loan balances during the same period. Although we believe that we have established our allowance for loan losses in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (‘‘GAAP’’) and that the allowance for loan losses was adequate to provide for known and inherent losses in the portfolio at all times shown above, future provisions will be subject to ongoing evaluations of the risks in our loan portfolio. If we experience economic declines or if asset quality deteriorates, material additional provisions could be required. The following table shows the allocation of the allowance for loan losses among our loan categories and certain other information as of the dates indicated. The allocation of the allowance for loan losses as shown in the table should neither be interpreted as an indication of future charge-offs, nor as an indication that charge-offs in future periods will necessarily occur in these amounts or in the indicated proportions. The total allowance is available to absorb losses from any loan category. As of December 31, 2015 2014 2013(1) 2012(1) 2011(2) Amount Percent to Total Amount Percent to Total Amount Percent to Total Amount Percent to Total Amount Percent to Total (Dollars in thousands) Real estate: Construction and land . . . . . . . . . . . $1,007 97 14.9% $ 675 94 1.4 11.3% $ 660 n/a 1.6 13.2% n/a 455 n/a 14.1 n/a Farmland . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential Multi-family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,058 15.6 1,077 18 861 17.1 672 20.8 66 1.0 89 1.5 109 2.2 83 2.6 Nonfarm nonresidential . . . . 2,189 32.3 1,890 31.6 1,726 34.4 1,028 31.7 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a% n/a n/a n/a n/a Total real estate . . . . . $4,417 2,324 . . . . . . . . Commercial 31 Consumer . . . . . . . . . . 65.2% $3,825 2,092 34.3 64 0.5 64.0% $3,356 1,585 34.9 77 1.1 66.9% $2,238 947 31.6 53 1.5 69.2% $ 660 317 29.2 35 1.6 65.2% 31.3 3.5 Total allowance for loan losses . . . . . . $6,772 100% $5,981 100% $5,018 100% $3,238 100% $1,012 100% (1) In 2013 and 2012, allowance for loan loss related to farmland was included in the construction and land category. (2) In 2011, we did not break out allowance for loan loss by category for real estate loans. Securities As of December 31, 2015, the carrying amount of investment securities totaled $75.8 million, an increase of $30.7 million or 68.0% compared to $45.1 million as of December 31, 2014. The balance in our securities portfolio as of December 31, 2014 represented a decrease of $477,000 or 1.0% compared to $45.6 million as of December 31, 2013. The increases in our investment securities in 2015 were funded primarily from increases in deposits. Securities represented 7.3%, 5.6% and 6.9% of total assets as of December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. 66 Our investment portfolio consists entirely of securities classified as available for sale. As a result, the carrying values of our investment securities are adjusted for unrealized gain or loss, and any gain or loss is reported on an after-tax basis as a component of other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity. The following table summarizes the amortized cost and estimated fair value of our investment securities as of the dates shown: U.S. government agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . Municipal securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mortgage-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . Collateralized mortgage obligations . . . . . Asset-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As of December 31, 2015 Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses (Dollars in thousands) $ 36 52 292 59 17 $ — 9 169 64 — Amortized Cost $ 3,823 6,738 46,180 18,379 907 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76,027 $242 $456 U.S. government agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . Corporate bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Municipal securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mortgage-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . Collateralized mortgage obligations . . . . . Asset-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As of December 31, 2014 Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses (Dollars in thousands) $ 47 — — 73 37 — $ — — 22 256 124 15 Amortized Cost $ 1,928 500 965 28,588 11,752 1,134 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44,867 $417 $157 Fair Value $ 3,787 6,695 46,057 18,384 890 $75,813 Fair Value $ 1,881 500 987 28,771 11,839 1,149 $45,127 All of our mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are agency securities. We do not hold any Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac preferred stock, corporate equity, collateralized debt obligations, collateralized loan obligations, structured investment vehicles, private label collateralized mortgage obligations, subprime, Alt- A, or second lien elements in our investment portfolio. As of December 31, 2015, our investment portfolio did not contain any securities that are directly backed by subprime or Alt-A mortgages. Certain investment securities are valued at less than their historical cost. Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) on at least a quarterly basis and more frequently when economic of market conditions warrant such an evaluation. Management does not intend to sell any debt securities it holds and believes the Company more likely than not will not be required to sell any debt securities it holds before their anticipated recovery, at which time the Company will receive full value for the securities. Management has the ability and intent to hold the securities classified as available for sale that were in a loss position as of December 31, 2015 for a period of time sufficient for an entire recovery of the cost basis of the securities. For those securities that are impaired, the unrealized losses are largely due to interest rate changes. The fair value is expected to recover as the securities approach their maturity date. Management believes any impairment in the Company’s securities at December 31, 2015, is temporary and no impairment has been realized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The following table sets forth the fair value, maturities and approximated weighted average yield based on estimated annual income divided by the average amortized cost of our securities portfolio as 67 of the dates indicated. The contractual maturity of a mortgage-backed security is the date at which the last underlying mortgage matures. As of December 31, 2015 Within One Year After One Year but Within Five Years After Five Years but Within Ten Years After Ten Years Total Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Total Yield (Dollars in thousands) U.S. government agencies . . $ — —% $ 3,370 1.71% $ Municipal securities . . . . . . Mortgage-backed securities . Collateralized mortgage 1,480 2.08 — — 38,593 1.62 999 3.25 417 2.08% $ — —% $ 3,787 1.75% — — 4,217 2.16 85 1.85 6,696 2.30 46,056 1.64 7,378 1.77 obligations . . . . . . . . . . . Asset-backed securities . . . . 303 2.51 — — 13,862 2.18 — — 4,220 2.01 889 1.29 — — 18,385 2.15 889 1.29 — — Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,302 3.08% $57,305 1.77% $12,904 1.83% $4,302 2.15% $75,813 1.83% As of December 31, 2014 Within One Year After One Year but Within Five Years After Five Years but Within Ten Years After Ten Years Total Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Amount Yield Total Yield (Dollars in thousands) U.S. government agencies . $ — —% $ Corporate bonds . . . . . . . . Municipal securities . . . . . . Mortgage-backed securities Collateralized mortgage 944 1.63% $ 937 — — 500 2.49 — — 987 3.15 — — 25,140 1.60 3,543 — — — — 0.95 1.83% $— —% $ 1,881 1.73% — — — — 1.60 88 500 2.49 987 3.15 28,771 1.52 obligations . . . . . . . . . . . Asset-backed securities . . . 357 3.43 174 0.50 9,254 2.15 — — 2,228 975 1.70 0.90 — — 11,839 2.10 1,149 0.84 — — Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,031 2.48% $36,325 1.78% $7,683 1.27% $88 1.60% $45,127 1.71% The contractual maturity of mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed securities is not a reliable indicator of their expected life because borrowers have the right to prepay their obligations at any time. Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed securities are typically issued with stated principal amounts and are backed by pools of mortgage loans and other loans with varying maturities. The term of the underlying mortgages and loans may vary significantly due to the ability of a borrower to pre-pay. Monthly pay downs on mortgage-backed securities tend to cause the average life of the securities to be much different than the stated contractual maturity. During a period of increasing interest rates, fixed-rate mortgage-backed securities do not tend to experience heavy prepayments of principal and consequently, the average life of this security will be lengthened. If interest rates begin to fall, prepayments may increase, thereby shortening the estimated life of this security. The weighted average life of our investment portfolio was 3.74 years with an estimated effective duration of 2.65 years as of December 31, 2015. The average yield of the securities portfolio was 1.69% during 2015 compared to 1.71% during 2014. As of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we did not own securities of any one issuer other than agency securities for which aggregate adjusted cost exceeded 10.0% of the consolidated stockholders’ equity as of such respective dates. 68 Deposits We offer a variety of deposit accounts having a wide range of interest rates and terms including demand, savings, money market and time accounts. We rely primarily on competitive pricing policies, convenient locations and personalized service to attract and retain these deposits. Total deposits as of December 31, 2015 were $868.4 million, an increase of $229.7 million or 36.0% compared to $638.7 million as of December 31, 2014, due primarily to increases of $50.2 million, $154.6 and $15.0 million in our noninterest-bearing deposit accounts, money market accounts, and interest- bearing checking accounts respectively. Total deposits as of December 31, 2014 were $638.7 million, an increase of $126.0 million or 28.1% compared to December 31, 2013 due primarily to increases of $48.5 million and $61.0 million in our noninterest-bearing deposit accounts and money market accounts, respectively. We believe our deposit growth was primarily due to the acquisition of IBT and our continued penetration in our primary market area and the increase in commercial lending relationships for which we also seek deposit balances. Noninterest-bearing deposits as of December 31, 2015 were $301.4 million compared to $251.1 million as of December 31, 2014, an increase of $50.3 million or 20.0%. The December 31, 2014 balance for noninterest-bearing deposits represented an increase of $32.1 million or 14.7% compared to $219.0 million as of December 31, 2013. Interest-bearing checking account balances as of December 31, 2015 were $72.5 million compared to $57.6 million as of December 31, 2014, an increase of $14.9 million or 25.9%. The December 31, 2014 balance for interest-bearing checking accounts represented an increase of $17.4 million or 43.3% compared to $40.2 million as of December 31, 2013. Average deposits for the year ended December 31, 2015 were $742.6 million, an increase of $137.7 million or 22.8% over the full year average for the year ended December 31, 2014 of $604.9 million. Average deposits grew $105.4 million or 21.1% from $499.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. The average rate paid on total interest-bearing deposits decreased this period from 0.65% for the year ended December 31, 2014 to 0.61% for the year ended December 31, 2015. The decreases in average rates were driven primarily by strategic reductions in money market and certificate of deposit pricing during this time period. In addition, the continued growth of noninterest-bearing demand accounts resulted in further reductions to the cost of deposits from 0.46% for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 0.39% for the year ended December 31, 2015. The following table presents the daily average balances and weighted average rates paid on deposits for the periods indicated: Interest-bearing demand accounts . . . . . . . Savings accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Money market accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certificates and other time For Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Average Balance Average Rate Average Balance Average Rate Average Balance Average Rate (Dollars in thousands) $ 58,079 7,885 311,091 0.23% $ 42,419 5,417 0.06 227,050 0.61 0.28% $ 35,021 4,767 0.10 174,878 0.59 0.25 0.10 0.62 deposits > $100k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80,470 0.91 82,048 0.97 79,278 1.01 Certificates and other time deposits < $100k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total interest-bearing deposits . . . . . . . . Noninterest-bearing demand accounts . . . . 17,509 475,034 267,578 0.84 0.61 17,140 374,074 230,875 0.89 0.65 17,218 311,162 188,405 1.07 0.71 Total deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $742,612 0.39% $604,949 0.46% $499,567 0.44 69 Our ratio of average noninterest-bearing deposits to average total deposits was 36.0% and 38.2% for the years ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Factors affecting the cost of funding our interest-bearing assets include the volume of noninterest and interest-bearing deposits, changes in market interest rates and economic conditions in our target markets and their impact on interest paid on our deposits, as well as the ongoing execution of our balance sheet management strategy. Our cost of funds was 0.39% in 2015, 0.46% in 2014 and 0.44% in 2013. Average rates on interest-bearing deposits were 0.61% in 2015, 0.65% in 2014 and 0.71% in 2013. The following table sets forth the amount of our certificates of deposit that are $100,000 or greater by time remaining until maturity: As of December 31, 2015 2014 2013 1 year or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . More than 1 year but less than 3 years . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 years or more but less than 5 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 years or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Dollars in thousands) $68,467 7,124 3,926 — $69,786 10,978 5,284 — $65,069 12,226 4,183 — Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86,048 $79,517 $81,478 Borrowings We utilize short-term and long-term borrowings to supplement deposits to fund our lending and investment activities, each of which is discussed below. Federal Home Loan Bank advances. The FHLB allows us to borrow on a blanket floating lien status collateralized by certain securities and loans. As of December 31, 2015, December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, total borrowing capacity of $300.5 million, $236.1 million and $227.6 million, respectively, was available under this arrangement and $28.4 million, $40.0 million and $15.0 million, respectively, was outstanding with an average interest rate of 0.61% as of December 31, 2015, 0.36% as of December 31, 2014 and 0.80% as of December 31, 2013. Our current FHLB advances mature within seven years. We utilize these borrowings to meet liquidity needs and to fund certain fixed rate loans in our portfolio. 70 The following table presents our FHLB borrowings at the dates indicated. Other than FHLB borrowings, we had no other short-term borrowings at the dates indicated. FHLB Advances (Dollars in thousands) December 31, 2015 Amount outstanding at period-end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weighted average interest rate at period-end . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum month-end balance during the period . . . . . . . . . . Average balance outstanding during the period . . . . . . . . . . . Weighted average interest rate during the period . . . . . . . . . . December 31, 2014 Amount outstanding at period-end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weighted average interest rate at period-end . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum month-end balance during the period . . . . . . . . . . Average balance outstanding during the period . . . . . . . . . . . Weighted average interest rate during the period . . . . . . . . . . December 31, 2013 Amount outstanding at period-end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weighted average interest rate at period-end . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum month-end balance during the period . . . . . . . . . . Average balance outstanding during the period . . . . . . . . . . . Weighted average interest rate during the period . . . . . . . . . . $28,444 0.92% 40,000 18,055 0.88% $40,000 0.36% 40,000 15,890 0.74% $15,000 0.80% 15,000 14,932 1.28% Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has an available borrower in custody arrangement, which allows us to borrow on a collateralized basis. Certain commercial and consumer loans are pledged under this arrangement. We maintain this borrowing arrangement to meet liquidity needs pursuant to our contingency funding plan. As of December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, $152.2 million, $162.9 million and $127.1 million, respectively, were available under this arrangement. As of December 31, 2015, approximately $208.7 million in commercial loans were pledged as collateral. As of December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, no borrowings were outstanding under this arrangement. Junior subordinated debentures. In connection with the acquisition of Fidelity Resource Company during 2011, we assumed $3.1 million in fixed/floating rate junior subordinated debentures underlying common securities and preferred capital securities, or the Trust Securities, issued by Parkway National Capital Trust I, a statutory business trust and acquired wholly-owned subsidiary. We assumed the guarantor position and as such, unconditionally guarantee payment of accrued and unpaid distributions required to be paid on the Trust Securities subject to certain exceptions, the redemption price when a capital security is called for redemption and amounts due if a trust is liquidated or terminated. We own all of the outstanding common securities of the trust. The trust used the proceeds from the issuance of its Trust Securities to buy the debentures originally issued by Fidelity Resource Company. These debentures are the trust’s only assets and the interest payments from the debentures finance the distributions paid on the Trust Securities. The Trust Securities pay cumulative cash distributions quarterly at a rate per annum equal to the 3-month LIBOR plus 1.85% percent. The effective rate as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 was 2.18% and 2.10%, respectively. The Trust Securities are subject to mandatory redemption in whole or in part, upon repayment of the debentures at the stated maturity in the year 2036 or their earlier redemption, in each case at a redemption price equal to the aggregate liquidation preference of the Trust Securities plus any accumulated and unpaid distributions thereon to the date of redemption. Prior redemption is permitted under certain circumstances. The Trust Securities qualify as Tier 1 capital, subject to regulatory limitations, under guidelines established by the Federal Reserve. 71 Subordinated notes. On December 23, 2013, we completed a private offering of $5.0 million in aggregate principal amount of subordinated promissory notes. The notes were structured to qualify as Tier 2 capital under applicable rules and regulations of the Federal Reserve. The proceeds from the offering were used to support our continued growth. The notes are unsecured, with quarterly interest payable at a fixed rate of 6.0% per annum, and unpaid principal and interest on the notes is due at the stated maturity on December 31, 2023. We may redeem the notes in whole or in part on any interest payment date that occurs on or after December 23, 2018 subject to approval of the Federal Reserve. Under the terms of the notes, if we have not paid interest on the notes within 30 days of any interest payment date, or if our classified assets to total tangible capital ratio exceeds 40.0%, then the note holder that holds the greatest aggregate principal amount of the notes may appoint one representative to attend meetings of our board of directors as an observer. The board observation rights terminate when such overdue interest is paid or our classified assets to total tangible capital ratio no longer exceeds 40.0%. In addition, the terms of the notes provide that the note holders will have the same rights to inspect our books and records provided to holders our common stock under Texas law. In connection with the issuance of the notes, we also issued warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock, at an exercise price of $11.00 per share, exercisable at any time, in whole or in part, on or prior to December 31, 2023. Junior subordinated debentures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subordinated notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,093 4,983 $3,093 4,981 $3,093 4,979 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,076 $8,074 $8,072 As of December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Liquidity and Capital Resources Liquidity Liquidity involves our ability to raise funds to support asset growth and acquisitions or reduce assets to meet deposit withdrawals and other payment obligations, to maintain reserve requirements and otherwise to operate on an ongoing basis and manage unexpected events. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, our liquidity needs were primarily met by core deposits, security and loan maturities and amortizing investment and loan portfolios. Although access to brokered deposits, purchased funds from correspondent banks and overnight advances from the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas are available and have been utilized to take advantage of investment opportunities, we do not generally rely on these as primary funding sources. We maintained two lines of credit with commercial banks which provide for extensions of credit with an availability to borrow up to an aggregate $14.6 million as of December 31, 2015, $14.6 million as of December 31, 2014 and $12.6 million as of December 31, 2013. There were no advances under these lines of credit outstanding as of December 31, 2015, 2014 or 2013. The following table illustrates, during the periods presented, the mix of our funding sources and the average assets in which those funds are invested as a percentage of our average total assets for the period indicated. Average assets totaled $898.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, 72 $713.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 and $584.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. For the Years Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Sources of Funds: Deposits: Noninterest-bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interest-bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advances from FHLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.8% 32.4% 32.9% 52.5 52.8 2.2 2.0 1.1 1.0 0.3 0.3 11.5 14.1 53.4 2.2 1.2 0.3 10 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% 100% 100% Uses of Funds: Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Securities available for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interest-bearing deposits in other banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other noninterest-earning assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.6% 76.5% 74% 6.9 6.6 8.9 7.9 7.7 7.9 6.9 10.2 8.9 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% 100% 100% Average noninterest-bearing deposits to average deposits . . Average loans to average deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.0% 38.2% 37.7% 93.9% 90.3% 86.8% Our primary source of funds is deposits, and our primary use of funds is loans. We do not expect a change in the primary source or use of our funds in the foreseeable future. Our average loans increased 27.7% for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 and 25.9% for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to the year ended December 31, 2013. We predominantly invest excess deposits in overnight deposits with the Federal Reserve, securities, interest- bearing deposits at other banks or other short-term liquid investments until needed to fund loan growth. Our securities portfolio had a weighted average life of 3.74 years and an effective duration of 2.65 years as of December 31, 2015 and a weighted average life of 4.04 years and an effective duration of 2.19 years as of December 31, 2014. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, we had no exposure to future cash requirements associated with known uncertainties or capital expenditures of a material nature As of December 31, 2015, we had outstanding $236.7 million in commitments to extend credit and $2.0 million in commitments associated with outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit. As of December 31, 2014, we had outstanding $144.2 million in commitments to extend credit and $818,000 in commitments associated with outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit. Since commitments associated with letters of credit and commitments to extend credit may expire unused, the total outstanding may not necessarily reflect the actual future cash funding requirements. Capital Resources Total stockholders’ equity increased to $132.0 million as of December 31, 2015, compared to $113.3 million as of December 31, 2014, an increase of $18.7 million or 16.5%. The net increase was primarily the result of issuance of $17.5 million in common stock related to the acquisition of IBT and $8.8 million in net income partially offset by the redemption of $8.0 million in the U.S. Treasury’s Small Business Lending Fund program (‘‘SBLF’’) preferred stock Series C. Total stockholders’ equity increased to $113.3 million as of December 31, 2014, compared to $66.2 million as of December 31, 2013, an increase of $47.1 million or 71.1%. The increase was 73 primarily a result of our net income of $5.2 million and the sale of common stock in our initial public offering in October 2014 and a private placement offering in January 2014. The offering of 3.1 million common shares at $13.00 per share in our initial public offering resulted in a $35.8 million increase in total stockholders’ equity net of offering costs. The private placement common equity capital offering of 508,000 shares increased total stockholders’ equity by $5.4 million net of offering costs. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, we declared and paid cash dividends on our Series C preferred stock of $98,000, $80,000 and $60,000, respectively. We purchased 10,000 shares of our common stock for $70,000 during the year ended December 31, 2013. We did not purchase any of our common stock during the years ended December 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014. Capital management consists of providing equity to support our current and future operations. The bank regulators view capital levels as important indicators of an institution’s financial soundness. As a general matter, FDIC-insured depository institutions and their holding companies are required to maintain minimum capital relative to the amount and types of assets they hold. We are subject to regulatory capital requirements at the bank holding company and bank levels. See ‘‘Item 1. Business— Regulation and Supervision—Prompt Corrective Action’’ for additional discussion regarding the regulatory capital requirements applicable to us and the Bank. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, we and the Bank were in compliance with all applicable regulatory capital requirements, and the Bank was classified as ‘‘well capitalized,’’ for purposes of the prompt corrective action regulations. As we employ our capital and continue to grow our operations, our regulatory capital levels may decrease depending on our level of earnings. However, we expect to monitor and control our growth in order to remain in compliance with all regulatory capital standards applicable to us. The following table presents the actual capital amounts and regulatory capital ratios for us and the Bank as of the dates indicated. As of December 31, 2015 As of December 31, 2014 Amount Ratio Amount Ratio (Dollars in thousands) Veritex Holdings, Inc. Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Common equity tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) . . . . . . . . . . . Tier 1 capital (to average assets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Veritex Community Bank Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Common equity tier 1 (to risk-weighted assets) . . . . . . . . . . . Tier 1 capital (to average assets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $119,208 107,453 104,360 107,453 $104,427 97,655 97,655 97,655 14.25% $107,197 96,236 12.85 n/a 12.48 96,236 10.75 12.49% $ 79,616 73,635 11.68 n/a 11.68 73,635 9.78 17.22% 15.46 n/a 12.66 12.79% 11.83 n/a 9.69 Contractual Obligations The following tables summarizes our contractual obligations and other commitments to make future payments as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 (other than deposit obligations), which consist of our future cash payments associated with our contractual obligations pursuant to our FHLB advances and non-cancelable future operating leases. Future payments for FHLB advances will include interest in addition to the principal amount of the advances in the table below that will be paid over future periods. Payments related to leases are based on actual payments specified in underlying contracts. Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank totaled approximately $28.4 million and $40.0 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the advances are collateralized by a blanket floating lien on certain securities and loans, had a weighted average rate of 0.92% and mature on various dates during 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022. 74 As of December 31, 2015 1 year or less More than 3 years or 1 year but less more but less than 5 years than 3 years 5 years or more Total (Dollars in thousands) Non-cancelable future operating leases . . . Time deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advances from FHLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standby and commercial letters of credit . . Commitments to extend credit . . . . . . . . . $ 1,213 84,598 10,000 — 1,550 81,189 $ 2,184 13,592 15,000 — — 100,543 $ 1,568 5,626 — — 400 9,148 $ $ 5,936 971 — 103,816 28,444 8,076 1,950 236,678 3,444 8,076 — 45,798 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $178,550 $131,319 $16,742 $58,289 $384,900 As of December 31, 2014 1 year or less More than 3 years or 1 year but less more but less than 5 years than 3 years 5 years or more Total (Dollars in thousands) Non-cancelable future operating leases . . . Time deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advances from FHLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standby and commercial letters of credit . . Commitments to extend credit . . . . . . . . . $ 955 84,304 25,000 — 418 59,625 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $170,302 $ 1,783 8,523 10,000 — — 46,206 $66,512 $ 1,567 4,061 5,000 — 400 7,827 $ 1,717 — — 8,074 — 30,566 $ 6,022 96,888 40,000 8,074 818 144,224 $18,855 $40,357 $296,026 Off-Balance Sheet Items In the normal course of business, we enter into various transactions, which, in accordance with GAAP, are not included in our consolidated balance sheets. We enter into these transactions to meet the financing needs of our customers. These transactions include commitments to extend credit and standby and commercial letters of credit, which involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. Our commitments associated with outstanding standby and commercial letters of credit and commitments to extend credit expiring by period as of the date indicated are summarized below. Since commitments associated with letters of credit and commitments to extend credit may expire unused, the amounts shown do not necessarily reflect the actual future cash funding requirements. As of December 31, 2015 1 year or less More than 3 years or 1 year but less more but less than 5 years than 3 years 5 years or more Total (Dollars in thousands) Standby and commercial letters of credit . . . Commitments to extend credit . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,550 81,189 — $ 100,543 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $82,739 $100,543 $ 400 9,148 $9,548 $ — $ 45,798 1,950 236,678 $45,798 $238,628 75 As of December 31, 2014 1 year or less More than 3 years or 1 year but less more but less than 5 years than 3 years 5 years or more Total Standby and commercial letters of credit . . . Commitments to extend credit . . . . . . . . . . 418 $ 59,625 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60,043 (Dollars in thousands) $ — 46,206 $46,206 $ 400 7,827 $8,227 $ — $ 30,566 818 144,224 $30,566 $145,042 Standby and commercial letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by us to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. In the event of nonperformance by the customer, we have rights to the underlying collateral, which can include commercial real estate, physical plant and property, inventory, receivables, cash and/or marketable securities. The credit risk to us in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to our customers. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being fully drawn upon, the total commitment amounts disclosed above do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We evaluate each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if considered necessary by us, upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Non-GAAP Financial Measures Our accounting and reporting policies conform to GAAP, and the prevailing practices in the banking industry. However, we also evaluate our performance based on certain additional financial measures discussed herein as being non-GAAP financial measures. We classify a financial measure as being a non-GAAP financial measure if that financial measure excludes or includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding or including amounts, that are included or excluded, as the case may be, in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP as in effect from time to time in the United States in our statements of income, balance sheets or statements of cash flows. Non-GAAP financial measures do not include operating and other statistical measures or ratios or statistical measures calculated using exclusively either financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, operating measures or other measures that are not non-GAAP financial measures or both. The non-GAAP financial measures that we discuss herein should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable or other financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, the manner in which we calculate the non-GAAP financial measures may differ from that of other companies reporting measures with similar names. You should understand how such other banking organizations calculate their financial measures similar or with names similar to the non-GAAP financial measures we have discussed herein when comparing such non-GAAP financial measures. Tangible Book Value Per Common Share. Tangible book value per common share is a non-GAAP measure generally used by financial analysts and investment bankers to evaluate financial institutions. We calculate (1) tangible common equity as stockholders’ equity less preferred stock, goodwill and core deposit intangible and other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, and (2) tangible book value per common share as tangible common equity divided by shares of common stock outstanding. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for tangible book value per common share is book value per common share. 76 We believe that this measure is important to many investors in the marketplace who are interested in changes from period to period in book value per common share exclusive of changes in intangible assets. Goodwill and other intangible assets have the effect of increasing total book value while not increasing our tangible book value. The following table reconciles, as of the dates set forth below, total stockholders’ equity to tangible common equity and presents our tangible book value per common share compared to our book value per common share: Tangible Common Equity Total stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . Adjustments: Preferred stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . Common shareholder book value . . Goodwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . As of December 31, 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) $ 132,046 $ 113,312 $ 66,239 $ 61,860 $ 58,676 — 132,046 (26,865) (2,410) (8,000) 105,312 (19,148) (1,261) (8,000) 58,239 (19,148) (1,567) (8,000) 53,860 (19,148) (1,875) (8,000) 50,676 (19,148) (2,183) 29,345 Total tangible common equity . . . . $ 102,771 $ 84,903 $ 37,524 $ 32,837 Common shares outstanding(1) . . . . . Book value per common share . . . . . Tangible book value per common 10,712,472 12.33 $ 9,470,832 11.12 $ 5,804,703 10.03 $ 5,694,340 9.46 $ 5,554,487 9.12 $ share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9.59 $ 8.96 $ 6.46 $ 5.77 $ 5.28 (1) Excludes the dilutive effect, if any, of 271,000, 353,000, 750,000, 765,000 and 700,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options as of December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and 136,000, 145,000, 35,000, 40,000 and 26,000 shares of common stock issuable upon vesting of outstanding restricted stock units as of December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets. Tangible common equity to tangible assets is a non-GAAP measure generally used by financial analysts and investment bankers to evaluate financial institutions. We calculate tangible common equity, as described above, and tangible assets as total assets less goodwill, core deposit intangibles and other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for tangible common equity to tangible assets is total common stockholders’ equity to total assets. We believe that this measure is important to many investors in the marketplace who are interested in the relative changes from period to period in common equity and total assets, each exclusive of changes in intangible assets. Goodwill and other intangible assets have the effect of increasing both total stockholders’ equity and assets while not increasing our tangible common equity or tangible assets. 77 The following table reconciles, as of the dates set forth below, total stockholders’ equity to tangible common equity and total assets to tangible assets: As of December 31, 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 (Dollars in thousands) Tangible Common Equity Total stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjustments: Preferred stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goodwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 132,046 $113,312 $ 66,239 $ 61,860 $ 58,676 — (26,865) (2,410) (8,000) (19,148) (1,261) (8,000) (19,148) (1,567) (8,000) (19,148) (1,875) (8,000) (19,148) (2,183) Total tangible common equity . . . . . . . . . . $ 102,771 $ 84,903 $ 37,524 $ 32,837 29,345 Tangible Assets Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjustments: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goodwill Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,039,600 $802,286 $664,971 $524,127 $437,820 (26,865) (2,410) (19,148) (1,261) (19,148) (1,567) (19,148) (1,875) (19,148) (2,183) Total tangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,010,325 $781,877 $644,256 $503,104 $416,489 Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets . 10.17% 10.86% 5.82% 6.53% 7.05% Critical Accounting Policies Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and with general practices within the financial services industry. Application of these principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under current circumstances. These assumptions form the basis for our judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily available from independent, objective sources. We evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis. Use of alternative assumptions may have resulted in significantly different estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates. We have identified the following accounting policies and estimates that, due to the difficult, subjective or complex judgments and assumptions inherent in those policies and estimates and the potential sensitivity of our financial statements to those judgments and assumptions, are critical to an understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. We believe that the judgments, estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of our financial statements are appropriate. Business Combinations We apply the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. Under the acquisition method, the acquiring entity in a business combination recognizes 100% of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values. We use valuation techniques appropriate for the asset or liability being measured in determining these fair values. Any excess of the purchase price over amounts allocated to assets acquired, including identifiable intangible assets and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Where amounts allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed is greater than the purchase price, a bargain purchase gain is recognized. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. 78 Investment Securities Securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost when we have the positive intent and ability to hold them until maturity. Securities to be held for indefinite periods of time are classified as available for sale and carried at fair value, with the unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income, net of tax. We determined the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase. Interest income includes amortization of purchase premiums and discounts. Realized gains and losses are derived from the amortized cost of the security sold. Credit related declines in the fair value of held to maturity and available for sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses, with the remaining unrealized loss recognized as a component of other comprehensive income. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, we consider, among other things, (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and our ability to retain the investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Loans Held for Sale Loans held for sale consist of certain mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market and are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value on an individual loan basis. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income. We obtain purchase commitments from secondary market investors prior to closing the loans and do not retain the servicing obligations related to any such loans upon their sale. Gains and losses on sales of loans held for sale are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loan sold. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses Loans, excluding certain purchased loans that have shown evidence of deterioration since origination as of the date of the acquisition, that we have the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off are stated at the amount of unpaid principal, reduced by unearned income and an allowance for loan losses. Interest on loans is recognized using the effective- interest method on the daily balances of the principal amounts outstanding. Fees associated with the originating of loans and certain direct loan origination costs are netted and the net amount is deferred and recognized over the life of the loan as an adjustment of yield. The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when there is a clear indication that the borrower’s cash flow may not be sufficient to meet payments as they become due, which is generally when a loan is 90 days past due. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, all previously accrued and unpaid interest is reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized on a cash basis as long as the remaining book balance of the asset is deemed to be collectible. If collectability is questionable, then cash payments are applied to principal. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement. The allowance for loan losses is an estimated amount we believe is adequate to absorb inherent losses on existing loans that may be uncollectible based upon review and evaluation of the loan portfolio. Our periodic evaluation of the allowance is based on general economic conditions, the financial condition of borrowers, the value and liquidity of collateral, delinquency, prior loan loss experience, and the results of periodic reviews of the portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is comprised of two components: the general reserve and specific reserves. The general reserve is determined in accordance with current authoritative accounting guidance. The Company’s calculation of 79 the general reserve considers historical loss rates for the last three years adjusted for qualitative factors based upon general economic conditions and other qualitative risk factors both internal and external to the Company. Such qualitative factors include current local economic conditions and trends including unemployment, changes in lending staff, policies and procedures, changes in credit concentrations, changes in the trends and severity of problem loans and changes in trends in volume and terms of loans. These qualitative factors serve to compensate for additional areas of uncertainty inherent in the portfolio that are not reflected in our historic loss factors. For purposes of determining the general reserve, the loan portfolio, less cash secured loans, government guaranteed loans and impaired loans, is multiplied by our adjusted historical loss rate. Specific reserves are determined in accordance with current authoritative accounting guidance based on probable losses on specific classified loans. The allowance for loan losses is increased by charges to income and decreased by charge-offs (net of recoveries). Due to the growth of the Bank over the past several years, a portion of the loans in our portfolio and our lending relationships are of relatively recent origin. The new loan portfolios have limited delinquency and credit loss history and have not yet exhibited an observable loss trend. The credit quality of loans in these loan portfolios are impacted by delinquency status and debt service coverage generated by the borrowers’ business and fluctuations in the value of real estate collateral. We consider delinquency status to be the most meaningful indicator of the credit quality of 1-4 single family residential, home equity loans and lines of credit and other consumer loans. In general, loans do not begin to show signs of credit deterioration or default until they have been outstanding for some period of time, a process we refer to as ‘‘seasoning’’. As a result, a portfolio of older loans will usually behave more predictably than a portfolio of newer loans. Because the majority of our portfolio is relatively new, the current level of delinquencies and defaults may not be representative of the level that will prevail when the portfolio becomes more seasoned, which may be higher than current levels. Delinquency statistics are updated at least monthly. Internal risk ratings are considered the most meaningful indicator of credit quality for new commercial, construction, and commercial real estate loans. Internal risk ratings are a key factor in identifying loans that are individually evaluated for impairment and impact our estimates of loss factors used in determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses. Internal risk ratings are updated on a continuous basis. Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable we will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments. If a loan is impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary. Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible. Our policy requires measurement of the allowance for an impaired collateral dependent loan based on the fair value of the collateral. Other loan impairments are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows or the loan’s observable market price. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, all significant impaired loans have been determined to be collateral dependent and the allowance for loss has been measured utilizing the estimated fair value of the collateral. From time to time, we may modify our loan agreement with a borrower. A modified loan is considered a troubled debt restructuring when two conditions are met: (1) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and (2) concessions are made by us that would not otherwise be considered for a borrower with similar credit risk characteristics. Modifications to loan terms may include a lower interest rate, a reduction of principal, or a longer term to maturity. All troubled debt restructurings are considered impaired loans. We review each troubled debt restructured loan and determine on a case by case basis if a specific allowance for loan loss is required. An allowance for loan loss allocation is based 80 on either the present value of estimated future cash flows or the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral. We have certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income with an acceptable level of risk. We review and approve these policies and procedures on a regular basis and makes changes as appropriate. We receive frequent reports related to loan originations, quality, concentrations, delinquencies, non-performing and potential problem loans. Diversification in the loan portfolio is a means of managing risk associated with fluctuations in economic conditions, both by type of loan and geography. Commercial loans are underwritten after evaluating and understanding the borrower’s ability to operate profitably and effectively. Underwriting standards are designed to determine whether the borrower possesses sound business ethics and practices and to evaluate current and projected cash flows to determine the ability of the borrower to repay their obligations as agreed. Commercial loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and, secondarily, on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. Most commercial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets, such as accounts receivable or inventory, and include personal guarantees. Real estate loans are also subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial loans. These loans are underwritten primarily based on projected cash flows and, secondarily, as loans secured by real estate. The repayment of real estate loans is generally largely dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loans or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing our real estate portfolio are generally diverse in terms of type and geographic location, throughout the Dallas metropolitan area. This diversity helps reduce the exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single market or industry. We utilize methodical credit standards and analysis to supplement our policies and procedures in underwriting consumer loans. Our loan policy addresses types of consumer loans that may be originated and the collateral, if secured, which must be perfected. The relatively smaller individual dollar amounts of consumer loans that are spread over numerous individual borrowers also minimizes our risk. Emerging Growth Company The JOBS Act permits an ‘‘emerging growth company’’ to take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies. However, we have ‘‘opted out’’ of this provision. As a result, we will comply with new or revised accounting standards to the same extent that compliance is required for non-emerging growth companies. This decision to opt out of the extended transition period under the JOBS Act is irrevocable. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements See Note 3 of the ‘‘Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements’’ contained in ‘‘Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data’’ for information on recent accounting prouncements and their anticipated impact on our consolidated financial statements. 81 ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Interest Rate Sensitivity and Market Risk As a financial institution, our primary component of market risk is interest rate volatility. Our asset, liability and funds management policy provides management with the guidelines for effective funds management, and we have established a measurement system for monitoring our net interest rate sensitivity position. We manage our sensitivity position within our established guidelines. Fluctuations in interest rates will ultimately impact both the level of income and expense recorded on most of our assets and liabilities, and the market value of all interest-earning assets and interest- bearing liabilities, other than those which have a short term to maturity. Interest rate risk is the potential of economic losses due to future interest rate changes. These economic losses can be reflected as a loss of future net interest income and/or a loss of current fair market values. The objective is to measure the effect on net interest income and to adjust the balance sheet to minimize the inherent risk while at the same time maximizing income. We manage our exposure to interest rates by structuring our balance sheet in the ordinary course of business. We do not enter into instruments such as leveraged derivatives, interest rate swaps, financial options, financial future contracts or forward delivery contracts for the purpose of reducing interest rate risk. Based upon the nature of our operations, we are not subject to foreign exchange or commodity price risk. We do not own any trading assets. Our exposure to interest rate risk is managed by the Asset-Liability Committee of the Bank, in accordance with policies approved by its board of directors. The committee formulates strategies based on appropriate levels of interest rate risk. In determining the appropriate level of interest rate risk, the committee considers the impact on earnings and capital of the current outlook on interest rates, potential changes in interest rates, regional economies, liquidity, business strategies and other factors. The committee meets regularly to review, among other things, the sensitivity of assets and liabilities to interest rate changes, the book and market values of assets and liabilities, unrealized gains and losses, purchase and sale activities, commitments to originate loans and the maturities of investments and borrowings. Additionally, the committee reviews liquidity, cash flow flexibility, maturities of deposits and consumer and commercial deposit activity. Management employs methodologies to manage interest rate risk which include an analysis of relationships between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and an interest rate shock simulation model. We use interest rate risk simulation models and shock analysis to test the interest rate sensitivity of net interest income and fair value of equity, and the impact of changes in interest rates on other financial metrics. Contractual maturities and re-pricing opportunities of loans are incorporated in the model as are prepayment assumptions, maturity data and call options within the investment portfolio. Average life of our non-maturity deposit accounts are based on standard regulatory decay assumptions and are incorporated into the model. The assumptions used are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely measure future net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from the model’s simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and the application and timing of various management strategies. On a quarterly basis, we run two simulation models including a static balance sheet and dynamic growth balance sheet. These models test the impact on net interest income and fair value of equity from changes in market interest rates under various scenarios. Under the static and dynamic growth models, rates are shocked instantaneously and ramped rate changes over a twelve-month horizon based upon parallel and non-parallel yield curve shifts. Parallel shock scenarios assume instantaneous parallel movements in the yield curve compared to a flat yield curve scenario. Non-parallel simulation involves analysis of interest income and expense under various changes in the shape of the yield curve. Internal 82 policy regarding internal rate risk simulations currently specifies that for instantaneous parallel shifts of the yield curve, estimated net income at risk for the subsequent one-year period should not decline by more than 6.0% for a 100 basis point shift, 12.0% for a 200 basis point shift, and 18.0% for a 300 basis point shift. The following table summarizes the simulated change in net interest income and fair value of equity over a 12-month horizon as of the dates indicated: Change in Interest Rates (Basis Points) +300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (cid:2)100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As of December 31, 2015 As of December 31, 2014 Percent Change in Net Interest Income Percent Change in Fair Value of Equity Percent Change in Net Interest Income Percent Change in Fair Value of Equity 8.56% 4.81% 1.37% (1.04)% (2.28)% 19.75% 14.31% 7.78% —% (4.22)% 8.08% 4.69% 1.66% (0.19)% (1.00)% 18.16% 13.32% 6.95% —% (0.52)% The results are primarily due to behavior of demand, money market and savings deposits during such rate fluctuations. We have found that, historically, interest rates on these deposits change more slowly than changes in the discount and federal funds rates. This assumption is incorporated into the simulation model and is generally not fully reflected in a gap analysis. The assumptions incorporated into the model are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely measure future net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from the model’s simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and the application and timing of various strategies. Impact of Inflation Our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. These require the measurement of financial position and operating results in terms of historical dollars, without considering changes in the relative value of money over time due to inflation or recession. Unlike many industrial companies, substantially all of our assets and liabilities are monetary in nature. As a result, interest rates have a more significant impact on our performance than the effects of general levels of inflation. Interest rates may not necessarily move in the same direction or in the same magnitude as the prices of goods and services. However, other operating expenses do reflect general levels of inflation. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The financial statements, the reports thereon, the notes thereto and supplementary data commence on page F-1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. See ‘‘Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules’’ below. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNT AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. 83 ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. As of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management was required to apply judgment in evaluating its controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report. Changes in internal control over financial reporting. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2015, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. As of December 31, 2015, management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting established in ‘‘Internal Control—Integrated Framework,’’ issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (‘‘COSO’’) of the Treadway Commission in 2013. This assessment included controls over the preparation of the schedules equivalent to the basic financial statements in accordance with the instructions for the Consolidated Financial Statements for Bank Holding Companies (Form FR Y-9C) to meet the reporting requirements of Section 112 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act. Based on the assessment management determined that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015. Grant Thornton LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, audited the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Their report is included in ‘‘Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules’’ under the heading ‘‘Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.’’ This Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting due to a transition period established by rules of the SEC for an Emerging Growth Company. ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION None. 84 PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. The information called for by this item is set forth in our Definitive Proxy Statement relating to the 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, or the 2016 Proxy Statement, to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, and is incorporated herein by reference. Our board of directors has adopted a code of business conduct and ethics that applies to all of our employees, officers and directors, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and other executive officers. The full text of our code of business conduct and ethics is posted on the investor relations page of our website which is located at www.veritexbank.com. We will post any amendments to our code of business conduct and ethics, or waivers of its requirements, on our website. ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. The information called for by this item is set forth in our 2016 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS. The information called for by this item is set forth in our 2016 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE. The information called for by this item is set forth in our 2016 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES. The information called for by this item is set forth in our 2016 Proxy Statement, and is incorporated herein by reference. 85 ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES (a) The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K: PART IV 1. Financial Statements. Index to Consolidated Financial Statements Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2 Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 . . . . F-3 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-4 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 . F-6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-7 2. Financial Statement Schedules. All supplemental schedules to the consolidated financial statements have been omitted as inapplicable or because the required information is included in our consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 3. Exhibits. Exhibit Index Each exhibit marked with an asterisk (*) is filed or furnished with this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Exhibit Number 2.1 3.1 3.2 4.1 4.2 Description Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated March 9, 2015, by and among Veritex Holdings, Inc., IBT Bancorp, Inc. and Independent Bank of Texas (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 9, 2015) Restated Certificate of Formation (with Amendments) of Veritex Holdings, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1(Registration No. 333-198484) filed September 22, 2014) Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of Veritex Holdings, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1(Registration No. 333-198484) filed September 22, 2014) Specimen Common Stock Certificate (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1(Registration No. 333-198484) filed September 29, 2014) Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1(Registration No. 333-198484) filed August 29, 2014) 86 Exhibit Number 4.3 4.4 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 Description Form of Senior Debt Indenture by and between Veritex Holdings, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, in its capacity as indenture trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-207934) filed November 10, 2015) Form of Subordinated Debt Indenture by and between Veritex Holdings, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, in its capacity as indenture trustee (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-207934) filed November 10, 2015) Change in Control Agreement dated June 18, 2012 by and among Veritex Community Bank, Veritex Holdings, Inc. and Noreen E. Skelly (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1(Registration No. 333-198484) filed August 29, 2014) Veritex Holdings, Inc. First Amended 2010 Stock Option and Equity Incentive Plan (including form of stock option agreement and stock award agreement) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1(Registration No. 333-198484) filed August 29, 2014) 2014 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1(Registration No. 333-198484) filed September 22, 2014) Veritex Community Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan Adoption Agreement dated December 31, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1(Registration No. 333-198484) filed August 29, 2014) Form of 2013 Subordinated Promissory Note dated December 23, 2014 issued by Veritex Holdings, Inc. (including associated terms and conditions) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1(Registration No. 333-198484) filed August 29, 2014) Form of Director and Officer Indemnification Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1(Registration No. 333-198484) filed September 29, 2014) Registration Rights Agreement among Veritex Holdings, Inc., SunTx Veritex Holdings, L.P. and WCM Parkway, Ltd. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1(Registration No. 333-198484) filed September 22, 2014) Director Nomination Agreement by and between Veritex Holdings, Inc. and SunTx Veritex Holdings, L.P. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S- 1(Registration No. 333-198484) filed September 22, 2014) 21.1* Subsidiaries of Veritex Holdings, Inc. 23.1* Consent of Grant Thornton LLP 31.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 31.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 87 Exhibit Number Description 32.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 32.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 101* The following materials from Veritex Holdings Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss), (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 88 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: March 15, 2016 Veritex Holdings, Inc. By: /s/ C. MALCOLM HOLLAND, III Name: C. Malcolm Holland, III Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons, on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Name Title Date /s/ C. MALCOLM HOLLAND, III C. Malcolm Holland, III Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) March 15, 2016 /s/ WILLIAM C. MURPHY William C. Murphy Vice Chairman March 15, 2016 /s/ NOREEN E. SKELLY Noreen E. Skelly Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Principal Accounting Officer) /s/ PAT S. BOLIN Pat S. Bolin /s/ BLAKE BOZMAN Blake Bozman /s/ MARK GRIEGE Mark Griege /s/ MICHAEL D. ILAGAN Michael D. Ilagan Director Director Director Director 89 March 15, 2016 March 15, 2016 March 15, 2016 March 15, 2016 March 15, 2016 Name Title Date /s/ MICHAEL KOWALSKI Michael Kowalski /s/ JOHN SUGHRUE John Sughrue /s/ RAY W. WASHBURNE Ray W. Washburne Director Director Director March 15, 2016 March 15, 2016 March 15, 2016 90 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Board of Directors and Stockholders Veritex Holdings, Inc. We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Veritex Holdings, Inc. (a Texas corporation) and subsidiary (the ‘‘Company’’) as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Veritex Holdings, Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. /s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP Dallas, Texas March 15, 2016 F-1 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 2015 and 2014 (Dollars in thousands, except par value information) December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 ASSETS Cash and due from banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interest bearing deposits in other banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Total cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Investment securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loans held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $6,772 and $5,981, respectively . . . . . . . . Accrued interest receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank-owned life insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank premises, furniture and equipment, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-marketable equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other real estate owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $1,605 and $1,226, respectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goodwill Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,989 60,562 71,551 75,813 2,831 813,733 2,216 19,459 17,449 4,167 93 493 2,410 26,865 2,520 $ 9,223 84,028 93,251 45,127 8,858 597,278 1,542 17,822 11,150 4,139 93 105 1,261 19,148 2,512 Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,039,600 $802,286 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Deposits: Noninterest-bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interest-bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 301,367 567,043 $251,124 387,619 Total deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accrued interest payable and other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior subordinated debentures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subordinated notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 868,410 1,776 848 28,444 3,093 4,983 907,554 638,743 1,582 575 40,000 3,093 4,981 688,974 Commitments and contingencies (Note 15) Stockholders’ equity: Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014; 8,000 shares Series C, issued and outstanding with a $1,000 liquidation value at December 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Common stock, $0.01 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014; 10,712,472 and 9,470,832 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, (excluding 10,000 shares held in treasury) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additional paid-in capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unallocated Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares; 27,993 and 36,935 shares at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasury stock, 10,000 shares at cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,046 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,039,600 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-2 — 8,000 107 115,721 16,739 (309) (142) (70) 95 97,469 8,047 (401) 172 (70) 113,312 $802,286 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Statements of Income Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Interest income: Interest and fees on loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interest on investment securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interest on deposits in other banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interest on other $33,680 997 241 2 $27,236 839 182 2 $22,755 613 132 2 Total interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,920 28,259 23,502 Interest expense: Interest on deposit accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interest on borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Provision for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net interest income after provision for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noninterest income: Service charges and fees on deposit accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gain on sales of investment securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gain on sales of loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gain on sales of other assets owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank-owned life insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total noninterest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noninterest expense: Salaries and employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Occupancy and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professional fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Data processing and software expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FDIC assessment fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other assets owned expenses and write-downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amortization of intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Telephone and communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total noninterest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net income from operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Income tax expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,918 543 3,461 31,459 868 30,591 1,326 7 1,254 19 747 351 3,704 11,265 3,477 2,023 1,216 448 799 53 338 263 1,506 21,388 12,907 4,117 2,421 498 2,919 25,340 1,423 23,917 1,099 34 641 10 427 285 2,496 10,037 3,246 1,382 1,041 421 588 211 295 226 1,056 18,503 7,910 2,705 2,207 254 2,461 21,041 1,883 19,158 1,001 — 632 20 385 353 2,391 9,084 3,025 737 842 378 417 399 294 226 962 16,364 5,185 1,777 Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,790 $ 5,205 $ 3,408 Preferred stock dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 98 $ 80 $ 60 Net income available to common stockholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,692 $ 5,125 $ 3,348 Basic earnings per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.86 Diluted earnings per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.84 $ $ 0.73 0.72 $ 0.58 $ 0.57 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-3 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other comprehensive income (loss): Unrealized (losses) gains on securities available for sale arising during the period, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income . . . . . . . . Other comprehensive (losses) income before tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Income tax (benefit) expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 $8,790 $5,205 $3,408 (469) 7 (476) (162) (314) 255 34 221 75 146 (686) — (686) (233) (453) Comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,476 $5,351 $2,955 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-4 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) Preferred Stock Common Stock Shares Amount Additional Paid-In Capital (Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Unallocated Employee Stock Ownership Plan Shares Balance at January 1, 2013 . . . Sale of common stock . . . . . Preferred stock dividend Series C . . . . . . . . . . . . Purchase of treasury stock at subordinated debt cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Issuance of warrants related to . . . . . . Stock based compensation . . . Net income . . . . . . . . . . . Other comprehensive loss . . . $ 8,000 — 5,694,340 120,363 $ 57 1 $ 53,750 1,209 $ (426) — — — — — — — — (10,000) — — — — — — — — — — — — 21 323 — — (60) — — — 3,408 — Balance at December 31, 2013 . . $ 8,000 5,804,703 $ 58 $ 55,303 $ 2,922 Sale of common stock in private offering, net offering cost of $61 . . . . . . . . . . Preferred stock dividend Series C . . . . . . . . . . . . Sale and finance of stock to ESOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . ESOP Shares Allocated . . . . Sale of common stock in initial public offering, net of offering cost of $4,574 . . . . Issuance of shares to Directors related to vesting of restricted stock units . . . . . Stock based compensation . . . Net income . . . . . . . . . . . Other comprehensive income . — — — — 508,047 — 46,082 — — 3,105,000 — — — 7,000 — — — 6 — — — 31 — — — — 5,432 — 500 19 35,760 — 455 — — — (80) — — — — — 5,205 — $ 479 — — — — — — (453) $ 26 — — — — — — — — 146 — — — — — — — — — — — (500) 99 — — — — — Treasury Stock Total — $ 61,860 1,210 — — (70) — — — — (60) (70) 21 323 3,408 (453) (70) $ 66,239 — — — — — — — — — 5,438 (80) — 118 35,791 — 455 5,205 146 Balance at December 31, 2014 . . $ 8,000 9,470,832 $ 95 $ 97,469 $ 8,047 $ 172 (401) $(70) $113,312 Restricted stock units vested, net 10,025 shares withheld to cover tax withholdings . . Exercise of employee stock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preferred stock dividend Series C . . . . . . . . . . . . Redemption of SBLF preferred stock Series C . . . Issuance of shares to ESOP . . ESOP Shares Allocated . . . . Common stock issued for acquisition of IBT Bancorp, Inc., net of offering costs of $252 . . . . Stock based compensation . . . Net income . . . . . . . . . . . Other comprehensive loss . . . — — — (8,000) — — 26,426 21,000 — — 9,147 — 1,185,067 — — — — — — — — — — — — 12 — — — (159) 210 — — 115 12 — — (98) — — — 17,441 633 — — — — 8,790 — Balance at December 31, 2015 . . $ — 10,712,472 $107 $115,721 $16,739 — — — — — — — — — (314) $(142) — — — — (5) 97 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — (159) 210 (98) (8,000) 110 109 17,453 633 8,790 (314) $(309) $(70) $132,046 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-5 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 (Dollars in thousands) Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: $ 8,790 $ 5,205 $ 3,408 Depreciation and amortization of core deposit intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Provision for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accretion of loan purchase discount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock-based compensation expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amortization of other intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net amortization of premiums on investment securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Change in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net gain on sales of investment securities Gain on sales of loans held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net gain on sales of other real estate owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amortization of subordinated note discount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net originations of loans held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Increase) decrease in accrued interest receivable and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . (Decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses, accrued interest payable and other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,387 868 (194) 633 31 498 (613) (7) (1,254) (19) 2 (39,614) 46,344 (717) (87) Net cash provided by operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,048 1,339 1,423 (483) 455 14 400 (341) (34) (641) (10) — (45,441) 39,275 712 360 2,233 1,266 1,883 (404) 323 14 371 (323) — (632) (20) 249 (35,895) 37,294 (2,076) 683 6,141 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of securities available for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sales of securities available for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proceeds from maturities, calls and pay downs of investment securities . . . . . . . . . . Net cash received in acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sales (purchases) of non-marketable equity securities, net Net loans originated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purchases of bank-owned life insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net additions to bank premises and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (344,813) 3,779 314,029 11,150 762 (128,612) — (2,392) 124 (310,983) 981 310,334 — (1,425) (109,175) (7,006) (2,243) 2,817 (146,787) 120,000 9,664 — (125) (98,513) (5,000) (576) 1,566 Net cash used in investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (145,973) (116,700) (119,771) Cash flows from financing activities: Net change in deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net decrease in advances from Federal Home Loan Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Change in other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Issuance of subordinated notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purchase of common stock held in treasury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Redemption of SBLF preferred stock Series C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dividends paid on preferred stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proceeds from payments on ESOP Loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proceeds from issuance of common stock in Initial Public Offering, net of offering cost of $4,574 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net offering cost of $61 for the year ended December 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offering costs paid in connection with acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,241 (15,059) (926) — — 210 (8,000) (98) 109 64,805 25,000 — — — — — (80) 118 — 35,791 — (252) 5,438 — 126,036 5,000 — 5,000 (70) — — (60) — — 1,210 — Net cash provided by financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108,225 131,072 137,116 Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (21,700) 93,251 16,605 76,646 23,486 53,160 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 71,551 $ 93,251 $ 76,646 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. F-6 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Nature of Organization Veritex Holdings, Inc. (Veritex), a Texas corporation and bank holding company, was incorporated in July 2009 and was formed for the purpose of acquiring one or more financial institutions located in Dallas, Texas and surrounding areas. Veritex through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Veritex Community Bank (Bank), collectively the ‘‘Company’’, a Texas state banking organization, with corporate offices in Dallas, Texas, currently operates ten branches and one mortgage office located throughout the greater Dallas, Texas metropolitan area. The Bank provides a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers, which include commercial and retail lending, and the acceptance of checking and savings deposits. The Texas Department of Banking and the Federal Reserve are the primary regulators of the Company, which performs periodic examinations to ensure regulatory compliance. Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Veritex and its wholly- owned subsidiary, Veritex Community Bank, formerly known as Veritex Community Bank, National Association. The accounting principles followed by the Company and the methods of applying them are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (‘‘GAAP’’) and prevailing practices of the banking industry. All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. Accounting standards codification The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) is the officially recognized source of authoritative GAAP applicable to all public and non-public non-governmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under the authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. All other accounting literature is considered non-authoritative. Citing particular content in the ASC involves specifying the unique numeric path to the content through the Topic, Subtopic, Section and Paragraph structure. Segment Reporting The Company has one reportable segment. All of the Company’s activities are interrelated, and each activity is dependent and assessed based on how each of the activities of the Company supports the others. For example, lending is dependent upon the ability of the Company to fund itself with deposits and borrowings while managing the interest rate and credit risk. Accordingly, all significant operating decisions are based upon analysis of the Bank as one segment or unit. The Company’s chief operating decision-maker, the CEO, uses the consolidated results to make operating and strategic decisions. F-7 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) Reclassifications Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2015 financial statement presentation. These reclassifications only changed the reporting categories and did not affect the consolidated results of operations, cash flows from operating, investing, or investment activities, or consolidated financial position. Initial Public Offering (IPO) The Company qualifies as an ‘‘emerging growth company’’ as defined by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act). During the second quarter of 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a resolution to sell shares of Veritex common stock to the public in an initial public offering. On July 22, 2014, the Company submitted a confidential draft Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the SEC with respect to the shares to be registered and sold. On August 29, 2014, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the SEC. That Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC on October 8, 2014. The Company sold and issued 3,105,000 shares of common stock at $13.00 per share in reliance on that Registration Statement. Total proceeds received by the Company, net of offering costs were approximately $36,000. In connection with the initial public offering, on September 22, 2014, the Company amended its certificate of formation to authorize the issuance of up to 75,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, of which 8,000 shares are designated as Series C preferred stock. The authorized but unissued shares of capital stock are available for future issuance without shareholder approval, unless otherwise required by applicable law or the rules of any applicable securities exchange. Acquisition On July 1, 2015, the Company completed the acquisition of IBT Bancorp, Inc. (‘‘IBT’’), the parent holding company of Independent Bank of Texas (‘‘Independent Bank’’), headquartered in Irving, Texas with two banking locations in the Dallas metropolitan area. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, the Company issued 1,185,067 shares of its common stock (with cash in lieu of fractional shares) and paid approximately $4,000 in cash for the outstanding shares of IBT common stock in connection with the closing of the acquisition. Refer to note 25—Business Combinations for further information regarding the acquisition. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The allowance for loan losses, the fair values of financial instruments, including investment securities available for sale and loans held for sale, and the status of contingencies are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term. F-8 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) Cash and Cash Equivalents For the purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks and federal funds sold. The Bank maintains deposits with other financial institutions in amounts that exceed federal deposit insurance coverage. Furthermore, federal funds sold are essentially uncollateralized loans to other financial institutions. Management regularly evaluates the credit risk associated with the counterparties to these transactions and believes that the Company is not exposed to any significant credit risks on cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include interest-bearing deposits in other banks of $60.6 million and $84.0 million, at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Restrictions on cash The Bank is required to maintain regulatory reserve balances with the Federal Reserve Bank. The reserve balances required as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 were approximately $28,100 and $23,365, respectively. Investment Securities Securities are classified as held to maturity and carried at amortized cost when management has the positive intent and ability to hold them until maturity. Securities to be held for indefinite periods of time are classified as available for sale and carried at fair value, with the unrealized holding gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income, net of tax. Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase. Interest income includes amortization of purchase premiums and discounts. Realized gains and losses are derived from the amortized cost of the security sold. Credit related declines in the fair value of available for sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses, with the remaining unrealized loss recognized as a component of other comprehensive income. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers, among other things, (i) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (iii) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 there were no other-than-temporary impairment losses reflected in earnings as realized losses. Loans Held for Sale Loans held for sale consist of certain mortgage loans originated and intended for sale in the secondary market and are carried at the lower of cost or estimated fair value on an individual loan basis. Net unrealized losses, if any, are recognized through a valuation allowance by charges to income. The Company obtains commitments to purchase the loans from the secondary market investors prior to closing of the loans. Loans held for sale are sold with servicing released. Gains and losses on sales of F-9 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) loans held for sale are based on the difference between the selling price and the carrying value of the related loan sold. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses Loans, excluding certain purchased loans that have shown evidence of deterioration since origination as of the date of the acquisition, that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-off are stated at the amount of unpaid principal, reduced by unearned income and an allowance for loan losses. Interest on loans is recognized using the effective- interest method on the daily balances of the principal amounts outstanding. Fees associated with the origination of loans and certain direct loan origination costs are netted and the net amount is deferred and recognized over the life of the loan as an adjustment of yield. The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when there is a clear indication that the borrower’s cash flow may not be sufficient to meet payments as they become due, which is generally no later than when a loan is 90 days past due. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, all previously accrued and unpaid interest is reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized on a cash basis as long as the remaining book balance of the asset is deemed to be collectible. If collectability is questionable, then cash payments are applied to principal. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement. The allowance for loan losses is an estimated amount management believes is adequate to absorb inherent losses on existing loans that may be uncollectible based upon review and evaluation of the loan portfolio. Management’s periodic evaluation of the allowance is based on general economic conditions, the financial condition of borrowers, the value and liquidity of collateral, delinquency, prior loan loss experience, and the results of periodic reviews of the portfolio. The allowance for loan losses is comprised of two components: the general reserve and specific reserves. The general reserve is determined in accordance with current authoritative accounting guidance. The Company’s calculation of the general reserve considers historical loss rates for the last three years adjusted for qualitative factors based upon general economic conditions and other qualitative risk factors both internal and external to the Company. Such qualitative factors include current local economic conditions and trends including unemployment, changes in lending staff, policies and procedures, changes in credit concentrations, changes in the trends and severity of problem loans and changes in trends in volume and terms of loans. These qualitative factors serve to compensate for additional areas of uncertainty inherent in the portfolio that are not reflected in the Company’s historic loss factors. For purposes of determining the general reserve, the loan portfolio, less cash secured loans, government guaranteed loans and impaired loans, is multiplied by the Company’s adjusted historical loss rate. Specific reserves are determined in accordance with current authoritative accounting guidance based on probable losses on specific classified loans. The allowance for loan losses is increased by charges to income and decreased by charge-offs (net of recoveries). Due to the growth of the Bank over the past several years, a portion of the loans in its portfolio and its lending relationships are of relatively recent origin. The new loan portfolios have limited F-10 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) delinquency and credit loss history and have not yet exhibited an observable loss trend. The credit quality of loans in theses loan portfolios are impacted by delinquency status and debt service coverage generated by the borrowers’ business and fluctuations in the value of real estate collateral. Management considers delinquency status to be the most meaningful indicator of the credit quality of one-to-four single family residential, home equity loans and lines of credit and other consumer loans. In general, loans do not begin to show signs of credit deterioration or default until they have been outstanding for some period of time, a process the Company refers to as ‘‘seasoning.’’ As a result, a portfolio of older loans will usually behave more predictably than a portfolio of newer loans. Because the majority of the portfolio is relatively new, the current level of delinquencies and defaults may not be representative of the level that will prevail when the portfolio becomes more seasoned, which may be higher than current levels. Delinquency statistics are updated at least monthly. Internal risk ratings are considered the most meaningful indicator of credit quality for new commercial, construction, and commercial real estate loans. Internal risk ratings are a key factor in identifying loans that are individually evaluated for impairment and impact management’s estimates of loss factors used in determining the amount of the allowance for loan losses. Internal risk ratings are updated on a continuous basis. Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments. If a loan is impaired, a specific valuation allowance is allocated, if necessary. Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible. The Company’s policy requires measurement of the allowance for an impaired collateral dependent loan based on the fair value of the collateral. Other loan impairments are measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows or the loan’s observable market price. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, all significant impaired loans have been determined to be collateral dependent and the allowance for loss has been measured utilizing the estimated fair value of the collateral. From time to time, the Company modifies its loan agreement with a borrower. A modified loan is considered a troubled debt restructuring when two conditions are met: (i) the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and (ii) concessions are made by the Company that would not otherwise be considered for a borrower with similar credit risk characteristics. Modifications to loan terms may include a lower interest rate, a reduction of principal, or a longer term to maturity. All troubled debt restructurings are considered impaired loans. The Company reviews each troubled debt restructured loan and determines on a case by case basis if a specific allowance for loan loss is required. An allowance for loan loss allocation is based on either the present value of estimated future cash flows or the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral. The Company has certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income with an acceptable level of risk. Management reviews and approves these policies and procedures on a regular basis and makes changes as appropriate. Management receives frequent F-11 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) reports related to loan originations, quality, concentrations, delinquencies, non-performing and potential problem loans. Diversification in the loan portfolio is a means of managing risk associated with fluctuations in economic conditions, both by type of loan and geography. Commercial loans are underwritten after evaluating and understanding the borrower’s ability to operate profitably and effectively. Underwriting standards are designed to determine whether the borrower possesses sound business ethics and practices and to evaluate current and projected cash flows to determine the ability of the borrower to repay their obligations as agreed. Commercial loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and, secondarily, on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. Most commercial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets, such as accounts receivable or inventory, and include personal guarantees. Real estate loans are also subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial loans. These loans are underwritten primarily based on projected cash flows and, secondarily, as loans secured by real estate. The repayment of real estate loans is generally largely dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loans or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. The properties securing the Company’s real estate portfolio are generally diverse in terms of type and geographic location, throughout the Dallas metropolitan area. This diversity helps reduce the exposure to adverse economic events that affect any single market or industry. The Company utilizes methodical credit standards and analysis to supplement its policies and procedures in underwriting consumer loans. The Company’s loan policy addresses types of consumer loans that may be originated and the collateral, if secured, which must be perfected. The relatively smaller individual dollar amounts of consumer loans that are spread over numerous individual borrowers also minimizes the Company’s risk. Certain Acquired Loans As part of business acquisitions, the Company evaluated each of the acquired loans under ASC 310-30 to determine whether (i) there was evidence of credit deterioration since origination, and (ii) it was probable that the Company would not collect all contractually required payments receivable. The Company determined the best indicator of such evidence was an individual loan’s payment status and/or whether a loan was determined to be classified based on a review of each individual loan. Therefore, generally each individual loan that should have been or was on non-accrual at the acquisition date and each individual loan that was deemed impaired were included subject to ASC 310-30 accounting. These loans were recorded at the discounted expected cash flows of the individual loan. Loans which were evaluated under ASC 310-30, and where the timing and amount of cash flows can be reasonably estimated, were accounted for in accordance with ASC 310-30-35. The Company applies the interest method for these loans under this subtopic and the loans are excluded from non-accrual. If, at acquisition, the Company identified loans that they could not reasonably estimate cash flows or, if subsequent to acquisition, such cash flows could not be estimated, such loans would be F-12 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) included in non-accrual and accounted for under the cost recovery method. These acquired loans are recorded at the allocated fair value, such that there is no carryover of the seller’s allowance for loan losses. Such acquired loans are accounted for individually. The Company estimates the amount and timing of expected cash flows for each purchased loan, and the expected cash flows in excess of the allocated fair value is recorded as interest income over the remaining life of the loan (accretable yield). The excess of the loan’s contractual principal and interest over expected cash flows is not recorded (non-accretable difference). Over the life of the loan, expected cash flows continue to be estimated. If the present value of expected cash flows is less than the carrying amount, a loss is recorded through the allowance for loan losses. If the present value of expected cash flows is greater than the carrying amount, any related allowance for loan loss is reversed, with the remaining yield being recognized prospectively through interest income. Loans to which ASC 310-30 accounting is applied are deemed purchased credit impaired (‘‘PCI’’) loans. Transfers of Financial Assets Transfers of financial assets (generally consisting of sales of loans held for sale and loan participations with unaffiliated banks) are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been relinquished. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Company, the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and the Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity. Bank Premises and Equipment Buildings and improvements, furniture and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets as follows: 10 - 40 years Buildings and improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leasehold improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Term of lease 3 - 10 years Furniture and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major replacements and betterments are capitalized while maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred. Gains or losses on dispositions are reflected in operations as incurred. Non-Marketable Equity Securities The Bank is a member of its regional Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) and of the Federal Home Loan Bank system (FHLB). FHLB members are required to own a certain amount of stock based on the level of borrowings and other factors, and may invest in additional amounts. Both FRB and FHLB stock are carried at cost, restricted for sale, and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income. Other non-marketable equity securities are carried at cost which approximates fair value. F-13 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) Other Real Estate Owned Other real estate owned represents properties acquired through or in lieu of loan foreclosure and are initially recorded at fair value less estimated costs to sell. At foreclosure, if the fair value, less estimated costs to sell, of the real estate acquired is less than the Bank’s recorded investment in the related loan, a write-down is recognized through a charge to the allowance for loan losses. Any subsequent reduction in value is recognized by a charge to income. Operating and holding expenses of such properties, net of related income, and gains and losses on their disposition are included in noninterest expense. Bank-Owned Life Insurance The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain employees. These bank-owned life insurance (BOLI) policies are recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at their cash surrender values. Income from these policies and changes in the cash surrender values are recorded in noninterest income in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill resulting from a business combination represents the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date. Goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed for potential impairment annually on December 31 or when a triggering event occurs. The Company’s goodwill test involves a two-step process. Under the first step, the estimation of fair value of the reporting unit is compared to its carrying value including goodwill. If step one indicates a potential impairment, the second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. If the carrying amount of the reporting goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. Any such adjustments are reflected in the results of operations in the periods in which they become known. Intangible assets consist of core deposit intangibles and other intangible assets related to operating leases with favorable market terms acquired in business combinations. Intangible assets are initially recognized based on a valuation performed as of the acquisition date. Core deposit intangibles are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of seven to nine years. Intangible assets related to operating leases are amortized over the remaining life of the acquired lease using the straight-line method. All indefinite lived intangible assets are tested annually for potential impairment or when triggering events occur. Intangible assets with definite lives are tested for impairment when a triggering event occurs. No impairment charges related to goodwill and intangible assets were recorded during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. Advertising and Marketing Advertising and marketing consists of the Company’s advertising and marketing in its local market. Advertising and marketing is expensed as incurred. F-14 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) Income Taxes The Company files a consolidated income tax return with its subsidiary. Federal income tax expense or benefit is allocated on a separate return basis. The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected at currently enacted income tax rates applicable to the period in which the deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of a sufficient level of future taxable income and recoverable taxes paid in prior years. The Company may recognize the tax benefit of an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements would be the benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, management has determined there are no material uncertain tax positions. When necessary, the Company would include interest assessed by taxing authorities in ‘‘Interest expense’’ and penalties related to income taxes in ‘‘Other expense’’ on its consolidated statements of income. The Company did not record any interest or penalties related to income tax for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations by tax authorities for the years before 2012. Fair Values of Financial Instruments Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or in market conditions could significantly affect the estimates. The fair value estimates of existing on and off-balance sheet financial instruments do not include the value of anticipated future business or the value of assets and liabilities not considered financial instruments. Stock Based Compensation Compensation cost is recognized for stock options and stock awards issued to employees and directors, based on the fair value of these awards at the date of grant. A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options, while the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant is used for stock awards. Compensation cost is recognized over the required service period, generally defined as the vesting period. For awards with graded vesting, compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. F-15 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) Treasury Stock Treasury stock is stated at cost, which is determined by the first-in, first-out method. Comprehensive Income Comprehensive income includes all changes in stockholders’ equity during a period, except those resulting from transactions with stockholders. In addition to net income, comprehensive income includes the net effect of changes in the fair value of securities available for sale, net of tax. Comprehensive income is reported in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. ESOP Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted the Veritex Community Bank Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) covering all employees that meet certain age and service requirements. Plan assets are held and managed by the Company. Shares of the Company’s common stock purchased by the ESOP are held in a suspense account until released for allocation to participants. Shares released are allocated to each eligible participant based on the participant’s 401(k) contribution made during that year. Compensation expense is measured based upon the expected amount of the Company’s discretionary contribution that is determined on an annual basis and is accrued ratably over the year. Shares are committed to be released to settle the liability upon formal declaration of the contribution at the end of the year. The number of shares released to settle the liability is based upon fair value of the shares and become outstanding shares for earnings per share computations. The cost of shares issued to the ESOP, but not yet committed to be released, is shown as a reduction of stockholders’ equity. To the extent that the fair value of the ESOP shares differs from the cost of such shares, the difference is charged or credited to stockholders’ equity as additional paid in capital. Business Combinations The Company applies the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. Under the acquisition method, the acquiring entity in a business combination recognizes 100% of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values. Management utilizes valuation techniques appropriate for the asset or liability being measured in determining these fair values. Any excess of the purchase price over amounts allocated to assets acquired, including identifiable intangible assets, and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Where amounts allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed is greater than the purchase price, a bargain purchase gain is recognized. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Servicing Assets The Company accounts for its servicing assets at amortized cost in accordance with ASC 860, ‘‘Servicing Assets and Liabilities.’’ The codification requires that servicing rights acquired through the origination of loans, which are sold with servicing rights retained, are recognized as separate assets. Servicing assets are recorded as the difference between the contractual servicing fees and adequate compensation for performing the servicing, and are periodically reviewed and adjusted for any F-16 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued) impairment. The amount of impairment recognized, if any, is the amount by which the servicing assets exceed their fair value. Fair value of the servicing assets is estimated using discounted cash flows based on current market interest rates. Servicing rights are amortized in proportion to, and over the period of the related net servicing income. Earnings Per Share Earnings per share (EPS) are based upon the weighted-average shares outstanding. The table below sets forth the reconciliation between weighted average shares used for calculating basic and diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Earnings (numerator) Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less: preferred stock dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,790 98 $5,205 80 $3,408 60 Net income allocated to common stockholders . . . . . . $ 8,692 $5,125 $3,348 Shares (denominator) Weighted average shares outstanding for basic EPS (thousands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dilutive effect of employee stock-based awards . . . . . . Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding . . . . . . . . Earnings per share: 10,061 271 10,332 6,992 161 7,153 5,788 61 5,849 Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.86 $ 0.73 $ 0.58 Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 0.84 $ 0.72 $ 0.57 For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company excluded from diluted EPS weighted average shares of performance stock options representing the right to purchase 423,000 shares of the Company’s common stock because the issuance of shares related to these options is contingent upon the satisfaction of certain conditions unrelated to earnings or market value and these conditions were not met. In addition, for the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company excluded from diluted EPS weighted average warrants representing the right to purchase 1,000 shares of the Company’s common stock because the effect was anti-dilutive. F-17 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 2. Supplemental Statement of Cash Flows Other supplemental cash flow information is presented below: Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: Cash paid for interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cash paid for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Flow Information: Sale and finance of stock to ESOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Issuance of stock to ESOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net issuance of common stock for vesting of restricted Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 $3,520 $4,100 $2,927 $2,750 $2,470 $2,475 $ — $ 500 $ 110 $ — $ — $ — stock units to cover withholding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net foreclosure of other real estate owned . . . . . . . . . . $ 159 $ 493 $ 500 $1,115 $ — $1,154 Supplemental schedule of noncash investing activities from the IBT acquisition is as follows: Noncash assets acquired Securities available for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank premises, furniture and equipment(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Securities available for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank-owned life insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accrued interest receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goodwill Core deposit intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 4,646 — 88,459 — 4,947 — 790 — 1,024 — 250 — 323 7,717 — 1,078 — — — Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109,234 $— Noncash liabilities assumed: Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FHLB advances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 97,426 $— 3,503 — 926 — 824 — Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $102,679 $— 1,185,067 shares of common stock exchanged in connection with acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 17,705 $— (1) Included within bank premises, furniture and equipment is building and land at fair values of $3,310 and $1,490, respectively. F-18 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements ASU 2016-02 ‘‘Leases (Topic 842)’’ is intended to improve the reporting of leasing transactions to provide users of financial statements with more decision-useful information. ASU 2016-02 will require organizations that lease assets to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in process of evaluating the impact of this pronouncement and have not determined if the topic will have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2016-01 ‘‘Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities’’ (‘‘ASU 2016-01’’) amends certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. ASU 2016-01, among other things, i) requires equity investments, with certain exceptions, to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income, (ii) simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment, (iii) eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet, (iv) requires public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes, (v) requires an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments, (vi) requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements and (viii) clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale. This update will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The Company is in process of evaluating the impact of this pronouncement, which is not expected to have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2015-17 ‘‘Income Taxes (Topic 740)’’ (‘‘ASU 2015-17’’) requires an entity to separate deferred income tax liabilities and assets into current and noncurrent amounts in a classified statement of financial position. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. Deferred tax liabilities and assets that are not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. To simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes, the amendments in this Update require that deferred income tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. ASU 2015-2017 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company has evaluated the impact of this pronouncement and does not expect it to have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2015-16 ‘‘Business Combinations (Topic 805)’’ (‘‘ASU 2015-16’’) requires that an acquirer retrospectively adjust provisional amounts recognized in a business combination, during the measurement period. To simplify the accounting for adjustments made to provisional amounts, the amendments in the Update require that the acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that F-19 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued) are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amount is determined. The acquirer is required to also record, in the same period’s financial statements, the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. In addition an entity is required to present separately on the face of the income statement or disclose in the notes to the financial statements the portion of the amount recorded in current-period earnings by line item that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment to the provisional amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition date. ASU 2015-2016 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2015, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is in process of evaluating the impact of this pronouncement, which is not expected to have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2014-04 ‘‘Receivables (Topic 310)—Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors’’ (‘‘ASU 2014-04’’) amends Topic 310 ‘‘Receivables’’ to clarify the terms defining when an in substance repossession or foreclosure occurs, which determines when the receivable should be derecognized and the real estate property is recognized. ASU 2013-04 is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. ASU 2014-09 ‘‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)’’ (‘‘ASU 2014-09’’) implements a common revenue standard that clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 establishes a five-step model which entities must follow to recognize revenue and removes inconsistencies and weaknesses in existing guidance. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is in process of evaluating the impact of this pronouncement, which is not expected to have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2014-11 ‘‘Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860)’’ (‘‘ASU 2014-11’’) requires that repurchase-to-maturity transactions be accounted for as secured borrowings consistent with the accounting for other repurchase agreements. The amendments to ASU 2014-11 update the accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and link repurchase financings to secured borrowing accounting, which is consistent with the accounting for other repurchase agreements. ASU 2014-11 also requires two new disclosures. The first disclosure requires an entity to disclose information on transfers accounted for as sales that are economically similar to repurchase agreements. The second disclosure provides added transparency about the types of collateral pledged in repurchase agreements and similar transactions accounted for as secured borrowings. ASU 2014-11 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2014. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. ASU 2014-12 ‘‘Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period’’ (‘‘ASU 2014-12’’) requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. ASU 2014-12 is intended to resolve the diverse accounting treatments of these types of awards in F-20 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued) practice and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company is in process of evaluating the impact of this pronouncement, which is not expected to have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements. 4. Investment Securities Debt and equity securities have been classified in the consolidated balance sheets according to management’s intent. The carrying amount of securities and their approximate fair values are as follows: Available for Sale U.S. government agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Municipal securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mortgage-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collateralized mortgage obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asset-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Available for Sale U.S. government agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corporate bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Municipal securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mortgage-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collateralized mortgage obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asset-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 31, 2015 Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses $ — 9 169 64 — $242 $ 36 52 292 59 17 $456 December 31, 2014 Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses $ — — 22 256 124 15 $417 $ 47 — — 73 37 — $157 Amortized Cost $ 3,823 6,738 46,180 18,379 907 $76,027 Amortized Cost $ 1,928 500 965 28,588 11,752 1,134 $44,867 Fair Value $ 3,787 6,695 46,057 18,384 890 $75,813 Fair Value $ 1,881 500 987 28,771 11,839 1,149 $45,127 F-21 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 4. Investment Securities (Continued) The following tables disclose the Company’s investment securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 or more months: Available for Sale U.S. government agencies . . . . . . . . . Municipal securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mortgage-backed securities . . . . . . . . Collateralized mortgage obligations . . Available for Sale U.S. government agencies . . . . . . . . . Mortgage-backed securities . . . . . . . . Collateralized mortgage obligations . . December 31, 2015 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Totals Fair Value Unrealized Loss Fair Value Unrealized Loss Fair Value Unrealized Loss $ 2,978 4,216 32,255 8,672 $48,121 $ 7 52 253 76 $388 $ 809 — 2,792 — $3,601 $29 — 39 — $68 $ 3,787 4,216 35,047 8,672 $51,722 $ 36 52 292 76 $456 December 31, 2014 Less Than 12 Months 12 Months or More Totals Fair Value Unrealized Loss Fair Value Unrealized Loss Fair Value Unrealized Loss $ — 10,148 1,580 $11,728 $— 39 7 $46 $1,881 3,572 2,442 $7,895 $ 47 34 30 $111 $ 1,881 13,720 4,022 $19,623 $ 47 73 37 $157 The number of investment positions in an unrealized loss position totaled 52 and 23 at December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014, respectively. The Company does not believe these unrealized losses are ‘‘other than temporary’’ as (i) the Company does not have the intent to sell investment securities prior to recovery and (ii) it is more likely than not that the Company will not have to sell these securities prior to recovery. The unrealized losses noted are interest rate related due to the level of interest rates at December 31, 2015. The Company has reviewed the ratings of the issuers and has not identified any issues related to the ultimate repayment of principal as a result of credit concerns on these securities. The amortized costs and estimated fair values of securities available for sale, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayments penalties. Mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, and asset-backed securities typically are issued with stated principal amounts, and the securities are backed by pools of mortgage loans and other loans that have varying maturities. The term of mortgage-backed, collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed securities thus approximates the term of the underlying F-22 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 4. Investment Securities (Continued) mortgages and loans and can vary significantly due to prepayments. Therefore, these securities are not included in the maturity categories below. Due in one year or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Due from one year to five years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Due from five years to ten years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Due after ten years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mortgage-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collateralized mortgage obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asset-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Due in one year or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Due from one year to five years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Due from five years to ten years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Due after ten years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mortgage-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collateralized mortgage obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asset-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 31, 2015 Available For Sale Amortized Cost Fair Value $ 996 4,869 428 4,268 10,561 46,180 18,379 907 $ 999 4,851 417 4,217 10,484 46,056 18,384 889 $76,027 $75,813 December 31, 2014 Available For Sale Amortized Cost Fair Value $ 500 1,930 963 — 3,393 28,588 11,752 1,134 $ 500 1,932 936 — 3,368 28,771 11,839 1,149 $44,867 $45,127 Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale and gross gains and losses for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were as follows: December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Proceeds from sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gross realized gains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gross realized losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,779 7 — $981 34 — $120,000 — — The majority of the investment securities sold during 2013 were sold for tax planning purposes. As further explained in Note 11, there was a blanket floating lien on all securities to secure Federal Home Loan Bank advances as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. F-23 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 5. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses Loans in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are summarized as follows: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Real estate: Construction and land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi-family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonfarm nonresidential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $126,422 11,696 137,704 8,695 284,622 246,124 5,304 $ 69,966 10,528 105,788 9,964 195,839 207,101 4,124 820,567 603,310 Deferred loan fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allowance for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (62) (6,772) (51) (5,981) $813,733 $597,278 Included in the net loan portfolio as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 is an accretable discount related to loans acquired within a business combination in the approximate amounts of $1,029 and $185, respectively. The discount is being accreted into income using the interest method over the life of the loans. An institution which has reported loans for construction, land development, and other land loans representing 100% or more of total risk-based capital, or total non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans representing 300% or more of the institution’s total risk-based capital and the outstanding balance of commercial real estate loan portfolio has increased by 50% or more during the prior 36 months, may be identified for further supervisory analysis by regulators to assess the nature and risk posed by the concentration. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had total commercial real estate loans (CRE) representing 295% of total risk-based capital. Included in these amounts, the Company had construction, land development, and other land loans representing 121% of total risk-based capital at December 31, 2015 indicating a concentration in commercial real estate lending. Sound risk management practices and appropriate levels of capital are essential elements of a sound commercial real estate lending program. Concentrations of CRE exposures add a dimension of risk that compounds the risk inherent in individual loans. Interagency guidance on CRE concentrations describes sound risk management practices, which include board and management oversight, portfolio management, management information systems, market analysis, portfolio stress testing and sensitivity analysis, credit underwriting standards, and credit risk review functions. At December 31, 2015, Management believes that it has implemented these practices in order to monitor its CRE lending program and that it is in compliance with the requirements and guidance of federal banking agencies including the federal reserve for institutions with concentrations in commercial real estate lending. The majority of the loan portfolio consists of loans to businesses and individuals in the Dallas metropolitan area. This geographic concentration subjects the loan portfolio to the general economic conditions within this area. The risks created by this concentration have been considered by F-24 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 5. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued) management in the determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Management believes the allowance for loan losses was adequate to cover estimated losses on loans as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. Non-Accrual and Past Due Loans Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due. Loans are placed on non-accrual status when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions. Loans may be placed on non-accrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due. When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received in excess of principal due. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. Non-accrual loans, excluding purchased credit impaired loans, aggregated by class of loans are as follows: Real estate: Construction and land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi-family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonfarm nonresidential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 $ — — 187 — — 383 21 $591 $ — — — — 375 34 27 $436 During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, interest income not recognized on non-accrual loans was minimal. F-25 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 5. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued) An age analysis of past due loans, aggregated by class of loans, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 is as follows: December 31, 2015 30 to 59 Days 60 to 89 Days 90 Days or Greater Total Past Due Total Current Total Loans Total 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing Real estate: Construction and land . . . Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential . . Multi-family residential . . Nonfarm nonresidential . Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3 — 215 — — 883 8 $1,109 $ — — 438 — 175 81 2 $696 $ — — 187 — — 159 1 $347 $ 3 — 840 — 175 1,123 11 $126,419 11,696 136,864 8,695 284,447 245,001 5,293 $126,422 11,696 137,704 8,695 284,622 246,124 5,304 $2,152 $818,415 $820,567 $— — — — — 83 1 $84 December 31, 2014 30 to 59 Days 60 to 89 Days 90 Days or Greater Total Past Due Total Current Total Loans Total 90 Days Past Due and Still Accruing $ 12 — 512 — — 6 26 $556 $ — — — — 375 34 — $409 $541 — — — — — — $541 $ 553 — 512 — 375 40 26 $ 69,413 10,528 105,276 9,964 195,464 207,061 4,098 $ 69,966 10,528 105,788 9,964 195,839 207,101 4,124 $1,506 $601,804 $603,310 $— — — — — — — $— Real estate: Construction and land . . . Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential . . Multi-family residential . . Nonfarm nonresidential . Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Impaired Loans Impaired loans are those loans where it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the original contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled principal and interest payments. All troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) are considered impaired loans. Impaired loans are measured based on either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; the loan’s observable market price; or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. Substantially all of the Company’s impaired loans are measured at the fair value of the collateral. Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged off when deemed uncollectible. F-26 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 5. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued) Impaired loans, including purchased credit impaired loans and troubled debt restructurings, at December 31, 2015 and 2014 are summarized in the following tables. December 31, 2015 Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance Recorded Investment with No Allowance Recorded Investment With Allowance Total Recorded Investment Related Allowance Average Recorded Investment YTD Real estate: Construction and land . . . . . . . . Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential . . . . . . . Multi-family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonfarm nonresidential Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ — — 353 — 1,265 740 21 $2,379 $ — — 353 — 1,265 390 3 $2,011 $ — — — — — 350 18 $368 $ — — 353 — 1,265 740 21 $2,379 $ — — — — — 186 7 $193 $ 10 — 191 — 1,146 533 27 $1,907 December 31, 2014 Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance Recorded Investment with No Allowance Recorded Investment With Allowance Total Recorded Investment Related Allowance Average Recorded Investment YTD Real estate: Construction and land . . . . . . . . Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential . . . . . . . Multi-family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nonfarm nonresidential Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 819 — 168 — 1,086 223 38 $2,334 $ — — 168 — 1,086 183 8 $1,445 $541 — — — — 40 30 $611 $ 541 — 168 — 1,086 223 38 $2,056 $44 — — — — 30 13 $87 $ 611 — 205 — 980 361 44 $2,201 Interest payments on impaired loans are typically applied to principal unless collectability of the principal amount is reasonably assured, in which case interest is recognized on a cash basis. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, total interest income and cash-based interest income recognized on impaired loans was minimal. Troubled Debt Restructuring Modifications of terms for the Company’s loans and their inclusion as TDRs are based on individual facts and circumstances. Loan modifications that are included as TDRs may involve a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan, an extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, or deferral of principal F-27 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 5. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued) payments, regardless of the period of the modification. The recorded investment in TDRs was $1,727 and $1,677 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the terms of certain loans were modified as TDRs as follows: During the year ended December 31, 2015 Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment Number of Loans Adjusted Interest Rate Extended Maturity Extended Maturity and Restructured Payments Extended Maturity, Restructured Payments and Adjusted Interest Rate Real estate loans: Construction and land . . . . . Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential . . . . . Multi-family residential . . . . Nonfarm nonresidential . . . . Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — — 1 1 — 2 $ — — — — 399 268 — $667 $— — — — — — — $— $— — — — — — — $— $ — — — — — 246 — $246 $ — — — — 391 — — $391 During the year ended December 31, 2014 Post-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment Pre-Modification Outstanding Recorded Investment Number of Loans Adjusted Interest Rate Extended Maturity Extended Maturity and Restructured Payments Extended Maturity, Restructured Payments and Adjusted Interest Rate Real estate loans: Construction and land . . . . . Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential . . . . . Multi-family residential . . . . Nonfarm nonresidential . . . . Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — — — — — — 2 2 $— — — — — — 18 $18 $— — — — — — 4 $ 4 $— — — — — — 8 $ 8 $— — — — — — — $— $— — — — — — — $— All TDRs are measured individually for impairment. Of the two loans restructured during the year ended December 31, 2015, both are performing as agreed to the modified terms. A specific allowance for loan losses of $132 is recorded for one of the loans as of December 31, 2015. One of the two loans is on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2015. F-28 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 5. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued) Of the two loans restructured during the year ended December 31, 2014, both are performing as agreed to the modified terms. A specific allowance for loan losses of $2 is recorded for one of the loans as of December 31, 2014. Neither of the two loans were on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2014. Interest income recorded during 2015 and 2014 on the restructured loans and interest income that would have been recorded had the terms of the loan not been modified was minimal. There were no loans modified as a troubled debt restructured loan for which there was a payment default during the year ended December 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014. A default for purposes of this disclosure is a troubled debt restructured loan in which the borrower is 90 days past due or results in the foreclosure and repossession of the applicable collateral. The Company has not committed to lend additional amounts to customers with outstanding loans that were classified as TDRs as of December 31, 2015 or 2014. Credit Quality Indicators From a credit risk standpoint, the Company classifies its loans in one of the following categories: (i) pass, (ii) special mention, (iii) substandard or (iv) doubtful. Loans classified as loss are charged-off. The classifications of loans reflect a judgment about the risks of default and loss associated with the loan. The Company reviews the ratings on criticized credits monthly. Ratings are adjusted to reflect the degree of risk and loss that is felt to be inherent in each credit as of each monthly reporting period. All classified credits are evaluated for impairments. If impairment is determined to exist, a specific reserve is established. The Company’s methodology is structured so that specific reserves are increased in accordance with deterioration in credit quality (and a corresponding increase in risk and loss) or decreased in accordance with improvement in credit quality (and a corresponding decrease in risk and loss). Credits rated special mention show clear signs of financial weaknesses or deterioration in credit worthiness, however, such concerns are not so pronounced that the Company generally expects to experience significant loss within the short-term. Such credits typically maintain the ability to perform within standard credit terms and credit exposure is not as prominent as credits rated more harshly. Credits rated substandard are those in which the normal repayment of principal and interest may be, or has been, jeopardized by reason of adverse trends or developments of a financial, managerial, economic or political nature, or important weaknesses which exist in collateral. A protracted workout on these credits is a distinct possibility. Prompt corrective action is therefore required to strengthen the Company’s position, and/or to reduce exposure and to assure that adequate remedial measures are taken by the borrower. Credit exposure becomes more likely in such credits and a serious evaluation of the secondary support to the credit is performed. Credits rated doubtful are those in which full collection of principal appears highly questionable, and in which some degree of loss is anticipated, even though the ultimate amount of loss may not yet be certain and/or other factors exist which could affect collection of debt. Based upon available information, positive action by the Company is required to avert or minimize loss. Credits rated doubtful are generally also placed on non-accrual. F-29 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 5. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued) The following tables summarize the Company’s internal ratings of its loans, including purchased credit impaired loans, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014: December 31, 2015 Pass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Total Real estate: Construction and land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi-family residential Nonfarm nonresidential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $126,422 11,696 136,856 8,695 282,404 244,948 5,282 $ — — — — 2,043 573 1 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $816,303 $2,617 $ — — 848 — 175 527 21 $1,571 $— $126,422 11,696 — 137,704 — 8,695 — 284,622 — 246,124 76 5,304 — $76 $820,567 December 31, 2014 Pass Special Mention Substandard Doubtful Total Real estate: Construction and land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farmland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 4 family residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multi-family residential Nonfarm nonresidential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 69,425 10,528 105,786 9,964 195,464 205,681 3,925 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600,773 $ — — — — — 672 — $672 $ 541 — 2 — 375 748 199 $1,865 $— $ 69,966 10,528 — 105,788 — 9,964 — 195,839 — 207,101 — 4,124 — $— $603,310 An analysis of the allowance for loan losses for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 is as follows: For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 Balance at beginning of year . . . Provision charged to earnings . . Charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recoveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . Balance at end of year . . . . . . . $5,981 868 (140) 63 (77) $6,772 $5,018 1,423 (510) 50 (460) $5,981 $3,238 1,883 (240) 137 (103) $5,018 The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans was 0.83%, 0.99% and 1.01% as of December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. F-30 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 5. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued) The following tables summarize the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014: December 31, 2015 Real Estate Nonfarm Non- Residential Residential Commercial Consumer Total Construction, Land and Farmland Balance at beginning of year . . . . . . . Provision (recapture) charged to earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recoveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net charge-offs (recoveries) . . . . $ 769 $1,166 $1,890 $2,092 $ 64 $5,981 383 (48) — (48) (42) — — — 294 — 5 5 262 (87) 57 (30) (29) (5) 1 (4) 868 (140) 63 (77) Balance at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . $1,104 $1,124 $2,189 $2,324 $ 31 $6,772 Period-end amount allocated to: Specific reserves: Impaired loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total specific reserves . . . . . . . . . . General reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ — — 1,104 $1,104 $ — — 1,124 $1,124 $ — — 2,189 $2,189 $ 186 186 2,138 $2,324 $ 7 7 24 $ 31 $ 193 193 6,579 $6,772 December 31, 2014 Real Estate Nonfarm Non- Residential Residential Commercial Consumer Total Construction, Land and Farmland Balance at beginning of year . . . . . . . Provision (recapture) charged to earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recoveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net charge-offs (recoveries) . . . . $660 $ 970 $1,726 $1,585 $ 77 $5,018 137 (28) — (28) 226 (30) — (30) 162 — 2 2 909 (448) 46 (402) (11) (4) 2 (2) 1,423 (510) 50 (460) Balance at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . $769 $1,166 $1,890 $2,092 $ 64 $5,981 Period-end amount allocated to: Specific reserves: Impaired loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 44 $ — $ — $ Total specific reserves . . . . . . . . . . General reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 725 — 1,166 — 1,890 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $769 $1,166 $1,890 F-31 30 30 2,062 $2,092 $ 13 $ 13 51 87 87 5,894 $ 64 $5,981 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 5. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued) The Company’s recorded investment in loans as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 related to the balance in the allowance for loan losses on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology is as follows: December 31, 2015 Real Estate Nonfarm Non- Residential Residential Commercial Consumer Total Construction Land and Farmland Loans individually evaluated for impairment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ — $ 353 $ 1,265 $ 740 $ 21 $ 2,379 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138,118 146,046 283,357 245,384 5,283 818,188 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $138,118 $146,399 $284,622 $246,124 $5,304 $820,567 December 31, 2014 Real Estate Nonfarm Non- Residential Residential Commercial Consumer Total Construction Land and Farmland Loans individually evaluated for impairment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 541 $ 168 $ 1,086 $ 223 $ 38 $ 2,056 Loans collectively evaluated for impairment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79,953 115,584 194,753 206,878 4,086 601,254 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80,494 $115,752 $195,839 $207,101 $4,124 $603,310 The Company has acquired certain loans which experienced credit deterioration since origination (purchased credit impaired loans). Accretion on purchased credit impaired loans is based on estimated future cash flows, regardless of contractual maturity. The carrying amount of purchased credit impaired loans as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 was insignificant. F-32 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 5. Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Continued) Servicing Assets At December 31, 2015, the Company was servicing loans of approximately $21,659. A summary of the changes in the related servicing assets are as follows: Balance at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing asset acquired through acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Increase from loan sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amortization charged to income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Increase in valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 $ — $— 323 126 — (23) — — — Balance at end of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $426 $— The estimated fair value of the servicing assets approximated the carrying amount at December 31, 2015. No servicing assets were held by the bank prior to the IBT acquisition. Fair value is estimated by discounting estimated future cash flows from the servicing assets using discount rates that approximate current market rates over the expected lives of the loans being serviced. A valuation allowance is recorded when the fair value is below the carrying amount of the asset. At December 31, 2015, there was no valuation allowance recorded During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, the Bank sold $6,724 of Small Business Administration loans resulting in a gain of $550. In connection with the sale, the Bank recorded a servicing asset of $126. 6. Bank Premises and Equipment Bank premises and equipment in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are summarized as follows: Building and improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leasehold improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Furniture, fixtures and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less accumulated depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 31, 2015 2014 $ 7,673 3,024 6,671 4,498 21,866 4,417 $ 2,672 2,942 5,181 3,732 14,527 3,377 $17,449 $11,150 The Company recorded depreciation expense of approximately $1,040, $1,045 and $972 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. F-33 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 7. Non-marketable Equity Securities Investments in non-marketable equity securities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are summarized as follows: Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other non-marketable equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 31, 2015 2014 $1,270 2,847 50 $1,907 2,182 50 $4,167 $4,139 8. Intangible Assets Intangible assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are summarized as follows: December 31, 2015 Weighted Amortization Period Gross Intangible Asset Accumulated Amortization Core deposit intangibles . . . . . . . . . . Servicing asset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 years 10.1 years 5.3 years $3,459 449 107 $4,015 $1,517 23 65 $1,605 December 31, 2014 Weighted Amortization Period Gross Intangible Asset Accumulated Amortization Core deposit intangibles . . . . . . . . . . Other intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 years 6.3 years $2,380 107 $2,487 $1,170 56 $1,226 Net Intangible Asset $1,942 426 42 $2,410 Net Intangible Asset $1,210 51 $1,261 For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, amortization expense related to intangible assets of approximately $378, $306 and $308 respectively, is included within amortization of intangibles, occupancy and equipment, and other income within the consolidated statements of income. The F-34 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 8. Intangible Assets (Continued) estimated aggregate future amortization expense for intangible assets remaining as of December 31, 2015 was as follows: Year 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amount 456 456 364 245 219 670 $2,410 9. Goodwill Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are summarized as follows: Beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Effect of acquisitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Impairment losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,148 7,717 — $19,148 — — End of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,865 $19,148 December 31, 2015 2014 10. Deposits Deposits in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are summarized as follows: December 31, 2015 2014 Noninterest-bearing demand accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interest-bearing demand accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Savings accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Limited access money market accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certificates of deposit, greater than $100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certificates of deposit, less than $100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $301,367 72,536 9,045 381,646 86,048 17,768 $251,124 57,556 6,101 227,074 79,517 17,371 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $868,410 $638,743 F-35 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 10. Deposits (Continued) As of December 31, 2015, the scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit were as follows: Year 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amount $ 84,598 9,055 4,537 1,727 3,899 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $103,816 The aggregate amount of demand deposit overdrafts that have been reclassified as loans was $63 and $50 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Brokered deposits at December 31, 2015 and 2014 totaled approximately $80,841 and $4,940, respectively. 11. Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank Advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank totaled $28,444 and $40,000 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the advances were collateralized by a blanket floating lien on certain securities and loans, had a weighted average rate of 0.92% and mature on various dates during 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022. The Company had the availability to borrow additional funds of approximately $300,475 as of December 31, 2015. Contractual maturities of FHLB advances at December 31, 2015 were as follows: 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 10,000 5,000 — — 3,444 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,444 12. Other Credit Extensions As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company maintained two credit facilities with commercial banks which provide federal funds credit extensions with an availability to borrow up to an aggregate amount of approximately $14,600. There were no borrowings against these lines as of December 31, 2015 or 2014. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company maintained a secured line of credit with the Federal Reserve Bank with an availability to borrow approximately $152,235 and $164,026, respectively. Approximately $208,677 and $201,210 of commercial loans were pledged as collateral at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. There were no borrowings against this line as of December 31, 2015 or 2014. F-36 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 13. Junior Subordinated Debentures and Subordinated Notes Junior subordinated debentures and subordinated notes in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are as follows: December 31, 2015 2014 Junior subordinated debentures(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subordinated notes(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,093 $4,983 $3,093 $4,981 (1) Trust Securities with a rate of LIBOR plus 1.85% debentures payable to Parkway National Capital Trust 1 with stated maturity of 2036. (2) Unsecured notes with a fixed rate of 6% payable to entities of an affiliate with stated maturity of 2023 (less discount of $17 and $19 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Junior Subordinated Debentures In connection with the acquisition of Fidelity Resource Company during 2011, the Company assumed $3,093 in fixed/floating rate junior subordinated debentures underlying common securities and preferred capital securities, or the Trust Securities, issued by Parkway National Capital Trust I (‘‘Trust’’), a statutory business trust and acquired wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The Company assumed the guarantor position and as such, unconditionally guarantees payment of accrued and unpaid distributions required to be paid on the Trust Securities subject to certain exceptions, the redemption price when a capital security is called for redemption and amounts due if a trust is liquidated or terminated. The Company owns all of the outstanding common securities of the Trust. The Trust used the proceeds from the issuance of its Trust Securities to buy the debentures originally issued by Fidelity Resource Company. These debentures are the Trust’s only assets and the interest payments from the debentures finance the distributions paid on the Trust Securities. The Trust Securities pay cumulative cash distributions quarterly at a rate per annum equal to the 3-month LIBOR plus 1.85% percent. So long as no event of default leading to an acceleration event has occurred, the Company has the right at any time and from time to time during the term of the debenture to defer payments of interest by extending the interest distribution period for up to twenty consecutive quarterly periods. The effective rate as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 was 2.18% and 2.09%, respectively. The Trust Securities are subject to mandatory redemption in whole or in part, upon repayment of the debentures at the stated maturity in the year 2036 or their earlier redemption, in each case at a redemption price equal to the aggregate liquidation preference of the Trust Securities plus any accumulated and unpaid distributions thereon to the date of redemption. Prior redemption is permitted under certain circumstances. The Trust Securities qualify as Tier 1 capital, subject to regulatory limitations, under guidelines established by the Federal Reserve. F-37 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 13. Junior Subordinated Debentures and Subordinated Notes (Continued) Subordinated Notes During 2013 the Company issued, in the aggregate principal amount of $5,000, subordinated promissory notes (Notes) via a private offering. The Notes were issued to certain entities controlled by an affiliate of the Company for the purpose of using the proceeds to support the growth of the Company. The Notes are unsecured, with interest payable quarterly at a fixed rate of 6% per annum, and unpaid principal and interest due at the stated maturity in the year 2023. The Notes qualify as Tier 2 Capital, subject to regulatory limitations, under guidelines established by the Federal Reserve. In addition, the Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part on any interest payment date that occurs on or after December 23, 2018 subject to approval of the Federal Reserve in compliance with applicable statutes and regulations. In connection with the issuance of the Notes, the Company issued warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock of the Company at $11 per share, exercisable at any time, in whole or in part, prior to December 31, 2023. The fair value of the warrants was calculated at $0.80 and is recorded as additional paid-in capital and the related debt discount is being accreted into interest expense. 14. Income Taxes The provision for income taxes is summarized as follows: Income tax expense (benefit): Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deferred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,492 (375) $3,171 (466) $2,491 (714) $4,117 $2,705 $1,777 Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 The table below reconciles income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 computed by applying the applicable U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate, reconciled to the tax expense computed at the effective income tax rate: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Federal income tax expense rate at 34% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock option expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank-owned life insurance income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-deductible dues and memberships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-deductible meals and entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recognition of deferred tax asset related to non-qualified stock options(1) . . Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,388 — (208) 56 46 (186) 21 $2,690 — (118) 50 43 — 40 $1,763 76 (110) 48 24 — (24) Total income tax expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,117 $2,705 $1,777 Effective tax rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.9% 34.2% 34.3% (1) Discrete tax item. F-38 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 14. Income Taxes (Continued) Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the recorded amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes, and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organizational costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allowance for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deferred loan fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-accrual interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capital loss carryforward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FHLB Borrowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deferred rent expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restricted stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accrued bonuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deferred tax liabilities: Net unrealized (loss) gain on securities available for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . Core deposit intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FHLB stock dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank premises and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 166 150 2,423 21 4 85 65 65 88 283 319 204 3,873 (73) 663 4 1,747 2,341 Net deferred tax asset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,532 $ — 167 1,868 18 69 85 — 66 131 73 271 137 2,885 88 412 27 973 1,500 $1,385 Included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2015 is a current tax liability of $488 in accrued interest payable and other liabilities and a net deferred tax asset of $1,532 in other assets. Included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in as of December 31, 2014 is a current tax liability of $89 in accrued interest payable and other liabilities and a net deferred tax asset of $1,385 in other assets. For federal income tax purposes, the Company has a net operating loss carry-forward of approximately $488 that will expire beginning in 2030. F-39 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 15. Commitments and Contingencies Litigation The Company may from time to time be involved in legal actions arising from normal business activities. Management believes that these actions are without merit or that the ultimate liability, if any, resulting from them will not materially affect the financial position or results of operations of the Company. Operating Leases The Company leases several of its banking facilities under operating leases expiring in various years through 2022. Minimum future rental payments under these non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2015 for each of the next five years and in the aggregate are: Year End December 31, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amount $1,213 1,213 971 822 746 971 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,936 The Company acquired an executed sublease for a portion the rentable space at one of the acquired IBT branch locations which expires in February 2017. The total of minimum sublease rentals to be received in the future under this non-cancelable sublease is approximately $69. Rental expense was approximately $1,399, $1,468 and $1,353 for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Rental income was approximately $30 for the year ended December 31, 2015. There was no rental income for the years ended December 31, 2014 or 2013. Certain of the operating leases above provide for renewal options at their fair value at the time of renewal. In the normal course of business, operating leases are generally renewed or replaced by other leases. F-40 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 16. Other Non-interest Expense Significant components of the Company’s other non-interest expense are as follows: For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2013 Business development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office and postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 205 341 139 136 45 47 595 $ 192 240 92 115 41 45 331 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,506 $1,056 $168 216 100 105 42 34 297 $962 17. Fair Value Disclosures The authoritative guidance for fair value measurements defines 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. A fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The price in the principal (or most advantageous) market used to measure the fair value of the asset or liability shall not be adjusted for transaction costs. An orderly transaction is a transaction that assumes exposure to the market for a period prior to the measurement date to allow for marketing activities that are usual and customary for transactions involving such assets and liabilities; it is not a forced transaction. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal market that are (i) independent, (ii) knowledgeable, (iii) able to transact and (iv) willing to transact. The authoritative guidance requires the use of valuation techniques that are consistent with the market approach, the income approach and/or the cost approach. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets and liabilities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts, such as cash flows or earnings, to a single present amount on a discounted basis. The cost approach is based on the amount that currently would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement costs). Valuation techniques should be consistently applied. Inputs to valuation techniques refer to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Inputs may be observable, meaning those that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources, or unobservable, meaning those that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. In that regard, the authoritative guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy for F-41 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 17. Fair Value Disclosures (Continued) valuation inputs that gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is as follows: Level 1 Inputs. Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 2 Inputs. Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These 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, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (for example, interest rates, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means. Level 2 investments consist primarily of obligations of U.S. government sponsored enterprises and agencies, obligations of state and municipal subdivisions, corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities. Level 3 Inputs. Significant unobservable inputs that reflect an entity’s own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities. In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available. If such quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value. While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. A description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include the following: Investment Securities Available For Sale: Securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs. For those securities classified as Level 2, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U. S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayments speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things. F-42 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 17. Fair Value Disclosures (Continued) The following table summarizes assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value: Fair Value Measurements Using Level 1 Inputs Level 2 Inputs Level 3 Inputs Total Fair Value As of December 31, 2015 Investment securities available for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As of December 31, 2014 Investment securities available for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $— $75,813 $— $75,813 $— $45,127 $— $45,127 There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. There were no transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment). Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis include impaired loans and other real estate owned. The fair value of impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses and other real estate owned is based upon recent real estate appraisals less estimated costs of sale. For residential real estate impaired loans and other real estate owned, appraised values are based on the comparative sales approach. For commercial and commercial real estate impaired loans and other real estate owned, appraisers may use either a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches such as comparative sales, cost or the income approach. A significant unobservable input in the income approach is the estimated income capitalization rate for a given piece of collateral. Adjustments to appraisals may be made to reflect local market conditions or other economic factors and may result in changes in the fair value of a given asset over time. As such, the fair value of impaired loans and other real estate owned are considered a Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The Company recovers the carrying value of other real estate owned through the sale of the property. The ability to affect future sales prices is subject to market conditions and factors beyond the Company’s control and may impact the estimated fair value of a property. Appraisals for impaired loans and other real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once reviewed, a member of the credit department reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the overall resulting fair value in comparisons to independent data sources such as recent market data or industry wide-statistics. On a periodic basis, the Company compares the actual selling price of collateral that has been sold to the most recent appraised value to determine what additional adjustments, if any, should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value. F-43 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 17. Fair Value Disclosures (Continued) The following table summarizes assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, segregated by the level of the valuation inputs within the fair value hierarchy utilized to measure fair value: Fair Value Measurements Using Level 1 Inputs Level 2 Inputs Level 3 Inputs Total Fair Value As of December 31, 2015 Assets: Impaired loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other real estate owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As of December 31, 2014 Assets: Impaired loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other real estate owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $— $— $— $— $2,379 $— $2,379 $— $ — $ — $— $2,056 50 $— $ $2,056 50 $ At December 31, 2015, impaired loans had a carrying value of $2,379 with $193 specific allowance for loan loss allocated. At December 31, 2014, impaired loans had a carrying value of $2,056, with $87 specific allowance for loan loss allocated. The Company records other real estate at fair value less estimated costs to sell at the date of foreclosure. After foreclosure, other real estate is carried at the lower of the initial carrying amount (fair value less estimated costs to sell or lease), or at the value determined by subsequent appraisals or internal valuations of the other real estate. There were no other real estate properties recorded at fair value at December 31, 2015. Other real estate owned properties recorded at fair value were approximately $50 at December 31, 2014. There were no liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. For Level 3 financial assets measured at fair value as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements were as follows: Assets/Liabilities Fair Value December 31, 2015 Valuation Technique Unobservable Input(s) Weighted Average Impaired loans . . . . . . . . . . . Other real estate owned . . . . . $2,379 Collateral Method Adjustments for selling costs $ — Collateral Method Adjustments for selling costs 8% 8% Assets/Liabilities Fair Value December 31, 2014 Valuation Technique Unobservable Input(s) Weighted Average Impaired loans . . . . . . . . . . . Other real estate owned . . . . . $2,056 50 $ Collateral Method Adjustments for selling costs Collateral Method Adjustments for selling costs 8% 8% F-44 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 17. Fair Value Disclosures (Continued) Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company is required under current authoritative guidance to disclose the estimated fair value of their financial instrument assets and liabilities including those subject to the requirements discussed above. For the Company, as for most financial institutions, substantially all of its assets and liabilities are considered financial instruments, as defined. Many of the Company’s financial instruments, however, lack an available trading market as characterized by a willing buyer and willing seller engaging in an exchange transaction. The estimated fair value amounts of financial instruments have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required to interpret data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. In addition, reasonable comparability between financial institutions may not be likely due to the wide range of permitted valuation techniques and numerous estimates that must be made given the absence of active secondary markets for many of the financial instruments. This lack of uniform valuation methodologies also introduces a greater degree of subjectivity to these estimated fair values. The methods and assumptions used by the Company in estimating fair values of financial instruments as disclosed herein in accordance with ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, other than for those measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis discussed above, are as follows: Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate their fair value. Loans and loans held for sale: For variable-rate loans that reprice frequently and have no significant changes in credit risk, fair values are based on carrying values. Fair values for certain mortgage loans (for example, one-to-four family residential), commercial real estate and commercial loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. Bank-owned life insurance: The carrying amounts of bank-owned life insurance approximate their fair value. Servicing Assets: Fair value of the servicing assets is estimated using discounted cash flows based on current market interest rates. Non-marketable equity securities: The carrying value of restricted securities such as stock in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Independent Bankers Financial Corporation approximates fair value. Deposits: The fair values disclosed for demand deposits are, by definition, equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (that is their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts of variable-rate certificates of deposit (CDs) approximate their fair values at the reporting date. Fair values for fixed-rate CDs are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest F-45 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 17. Fair Value Disclosures (Continued) rates currently being offered on certificates to a schedule of aggregated expected monthly maturities on time deposits. Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank: The fair value of advances maturing within 90 days approximates carrying value. Fair value of other advances is based on the Company’s current borrowing rate for similar arrangements. Junior subordinated debentures and subordinated notes: The fair values are based upon prevailing rates on similar debt in the market place. Accrued interest: The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate their fair values due to short term maturity. Off-balance sheet instruments: Commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit are generally priced at market at the time of funding and were not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The estimated fair values and carrying values of all financial instruments under current authoritative guidance as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows: December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Financial assets: Level 2 inputs: Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Investment securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loans held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accrued interest receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank-owned life insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing asset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-marketable equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 71,551 75,813 2,831 2,216 19,459 426 4,167 $ 71,551 75,813 2,831 2,216 19,459 426 4,167 $ 93,251 45,127 8,858 1,542 17,822 — 4,139 $ 93,251 45,127 8,858 1,542 17,822 — 4,139 Level 3 inputs: Loans, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 813,733 811,455 597,278 596,138 Financial liabilities: Level 2 inputs: Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advances from FHLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accrued interest payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior subordinated debentures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subordinated notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $868,410 28,444 108 3,093 4,983 $844,966 28,826 108 3,093 4,983 $638,743 40,000 126 3,093 4,981 $630,402 40,028 126 3,093 4,981 F-46 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 18. Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk The Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on balance sheet instruments. The following table sets forth the approximate amounts of these financial instruments as of December 31, 2015 and 2014: Commitments to extend credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standby and commercial letters of credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 $236,678 1,950 $238,628 $144,224 818 $145,042 Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. Management evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the borrower. Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Standby letters of credit generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loan facilities to customers. The Company’s policy for obtaining collateral and the nature of such collateral is essentially the same as that involved in making commitments to extend credit. Although the maximum exposure to loss is the amount of such commitments, management currently anticipates no material losses from such activities. 19. Employee Benefits Defined contribution plan The Company maintains a retirement savings 401(k) profit sharing plan (Plan) in which substantially all employees may participate. The Plan provides for ‘‘before tax’’ employee contributions through salary reductions under section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company may make a discretionary match of employees’ contributions based on a percentage of salary deferrals and certain discretionary profit sharing contributions. No matching contributions to the Plan were made for the years ending December 31, 2015 and 2014. F-47 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 19. Employee Benefits (Continued) ESOP Effective January 1, 2012, the Company adopted the ESOP covering all employees that meet certain age and service requirements. Plan assets are held and managed by the Company. Shares of the Company’s common stock purchased by the ESOP are held in a suspense account until released for allocation to participants. Shares released are allocated to each eligible participant based on the participant’s 401(k) contribution made during that year. Compensation expense is measured based upon the expected amount of the Company’s discretionary contribution that is determined on an annual basis and is accrued ratably over the year. Shares are committed to be released to settle the liability upon formal declaration of the contribution at the end of the year. The number of shares released to settle the liability is based upon fair value of the shares and become outstanding shares for earnings per share computations. The cost of shares issued to the ESOP, but not yet committed to be released, is shown as a reduction of stockholders’ equity. To the extent that the fair value of the ESOP shares differs from the cost of such shares, the difference is charged or credited to stockholders’ equity as additional paid in capital. In January 2014, the ESOP borrowed $500 from the Company and purchased 46,082 shares of the common stock of the Company. The ESOP debt is secured by shares of the Company. The loan will be repaid from contributions to the ESOP from the Company. As the debt is repaid, shares are released from collateral and allocated to employees’ accounts. In December 2015, the company received a $109 debt payment from the ESOP and released 8,942 shares from collateral. The released shares were allocated to employee accounts. The shares pledged as collateral are reported as unearned ESOP shares in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company issued 9,147 shares to the ESOP in June of 2015 to settle in full the 401(k) matching liability that was accrued prior to the origination of the $500 loan to the ESOP in January 2014. Compensation expense attributed to the ESOP contributions recorded in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $154, $150 and $120, respectively. The following is a summary of the ESOP shares as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. Allocated shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unearned shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total ESOP shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fair value of unearned shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35,047 27,993 63,040 454 $ 16,958 36,935 53,893 523 $ December 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 20. Stock and Incentive Plans 2010 Stock Option and Equity Incentive Plan In 2010, the Company adopted the 2010 Stock Option and Equity Incentive Plan (the ‘‘2010 Incentive Plan’’), which the Company’s shareholders approved in 2011. The maximum number of shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to grants or options under the 2010 Incentive Plan is F-48 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 20. Stock and Incentive Plans (Continued) 1,000,000. The 2010 Incentive Plan is administered by the Board of Directors and provides for both the direct award of stock and the grant of stock options to eligible directors, officers, employees and outside consultants of the Company or its affiliates as defined in the 2010 Incentive Plan. The Company may grant either incentive stock options or nonqualified stock options as directed in the 2010 Incentive Plan. The Board authorized that the 2010 Incentive Plan provide for the award of 100,000 shares of direct stock awards (restricted shares) and 900,000 shares of stock options, of which 500,000 shares are performance-based stock options. Options are generally granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of the grant; those option awards generally vest based on 5 years of continuous service and have 10-year contractual terms for non-controlling participants as defined by the 2010 Incentive Plan, and forfeiture of unexercised options upon termination of employment with the Company. Other grant terms can vary for controlling participants as defined by the 2010 Incentive Plan. Restricted share awards generally vest after 4 years of continuous service. The terms of the 2010 Incentive Plan include a provision whereby all unearned non-performance options and restricted shares become immediately exercisable and fully vested upon a change in control. The vesting of a performance-based stock option is contingent upon a change of control and the achievement of specific performance criteria or other objectives set at the grant date. With the adoption of the 2014 Omnibus Plan, which is discussed below, the Company does not plan to award any additional grants or options under the 2010 Incentive Plan. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company did not award any restricted stock units, non-performance based stock options or performance-based stock options under the 2010 incentive plan. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company awarded 30,000 non-performance-based stock options and 50,000 performance-based stock options. During the year ended December 31, 2014 the Company awarded 28,500 restricted stock units. Stock based compensation expense is measured based upon the fair market value of the award at the grant date and is recognized ratably over the period during which the shares are earned (the requisite service period). For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, approximately $224, $329 and $323 of stock compensation expense related to the 2010 Incentive Plan, respectively, was recognized in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option- pricing model with the following assumptions used for the grants: For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Dividend yield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . —% Expected life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 6.5 to 6.9 years Expected volatility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . —% Risk-free interest rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . —% 2.54 to 2.85% 5.60% —% F-49 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 20. Stock and Incentive Plans (Continued) The expected life is based on the expected amount of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history. The expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company. The risk-free interest rates are based upon yields of U.S. Treasury issues with a term equal to the expected life of the option being valued. A summary of option activity under the 2010 Incentive Plan at December 31, 2015 and 2014, and changes during the years then ended is presented below: Nonperformance-based stock options Performance-based stock options 2015 Shares Underlying Options Weighted Exercise Price Outstanding at beginning of year . . Granted during the period . . . . . . . Forfeited during the period . . . . . . Cancelled during the period . . . . . . Exercised during the period . . . . . . 352,500 — (6,000) — (21,000) Outstanding at the end of period . . 325,500 $10.14 — 10.00 — 10.00 $10.15 Weighted Average Contractual Term 6.58 years 5.56 years Options exercisable at end of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238,500 $10.08 5.41 years Weighted average fair value of options granted during the period $ — Shares Underlying Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Contractual Term — — — — — — — $— — — — — $— $— $— — — — Nonperformance-based stock options Performance-based stock options 2014 Shares Underlying Options Weighted Exercise Price Outstanding at beginning of year . . Granted during the period . . . . . . . Forfeited during the period . . . . . . Cancelled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exercised during the period . . . . . . 327,500 30,000 (5,000) — — Outstanding at the end of period . . 352,500 $10.03 11.53 10.85 — — $10.14 Options exercisable at end of Weighted Average Contractual Term 7.69 years Weighted Average Contractual Term 8.0 years Shares Underlying Options 422,500 50,000 (5,000) (467,500) — Weighted Average Exercise Price $10.02 11.26 10.85 10.14 — 6.58 years — $ — — — period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189,000 $10.05 6.37 years — $ — Weighted average fair value of options granted during the period $ 1.94 $ 2.03 As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the aggregate intrinsic value was $1,971 and $1,420, respectively, for outstanding non-performance-based stock options and $1,462 and $780, respectively, for exercisable non-performance-based stock options. F-50 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 20. Stock and Incentive Plans (Continued) There were no performance-based stock options outstanding or exercisable as of December 31, 2015 or December 31, 2014. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, there was approximately $51 and $230, respectively, of unrecognized compensation expense related to non-performance-based stock options. The unrecognized compensation expense as of December 31, 2015 is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average requisite service period of 0.86 years. As of December 31, 2015 there was no unrecognized compensation expense related to performance-based options. A summary of the status of the Company’s restricted stock units under the 2010 Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and changes during the years then ended is as follows: Nonvested at January 1, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Granted during the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vested during the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forfeited during the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shares 62,250 — (20,000) (2,500) Nonvested at December 31, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,750 2015 Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value $10.86 — 10.00 10.17 $11.34 Shares 35,000 28,500 — (1,250) 62,250 2014 Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value $10.02 11.93 — 10.85 $10.86 As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, there was $174 and $286, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock units. The compensation expense as of December 31, 2015 is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average requisite service period of 1.62 years. 2014 Omnibus Plan In September 2014, the Company adopted an omnibus incentive plan (the ‘‘2014 Omnibus Plan’’). The purpose of the 2014 Omnibus Plan is to align the long-term financial interests of the employees, directors, consultants and other service providers with those of the shareholders, to attract and retain those employees, directors, consultants and other service providers by providing compensation opportunities that are competitive with other companies and to provide incentives to those individuals who contribute significantly to the Company’s long-term performance and growth. To accomplish these goals, the 2014 Omnibus Plan permits the issuance of stock options, share appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted share units, deferred shares, unrestricted shares and cash-based awards. The maximum number of shares of the Company’s common stock that may be issued pursuant to grants or options under the 2014 Omnibus Plan is 1,000,000. The Company granted 52,080 options and 33,474 restricted stock units to its employees and directors during the year ended December 31, 2015 under the 2014 Omnibus Plan. Of the options awarded, 44,080 vest equally over three years from the date of grant and the remaining 8,000 vest equally over five years from the date of grant. Of the restricted stock units awarded, 25,474 include a market condition based on the Company’s total shareholder return relative to a market index which F-51 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 20. Stock and Incentive Plans (Continued) determines the number of restricted stock units which may vest equally over a three year period from the date of grant. The remaining 8,000 restricted stock units do not include market conditions and vest equally over a five-year period from the date of grant. During the year ended December 31, 2014, 89,903 restricted stock units were granted to employees and directors under the 2014 Omnibus Plan. There were no options awarded to employees or directors in 2014 under the 2014 Omnibus Plan. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option- pricing model with the following assumptions used for the grants: For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Dividend yield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expected life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expected volatility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Risk-free interest rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.00% 6.0 to 6.5 years — — 37.00% to 37.55% — 1.76% to 1.81% — The expected life is based on the expected amount of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history. The expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company as well as the volatility of certain comparable public company peers. The risk-free interest rates are based upon yields of U.S. Treasury issues with a term equal to the expected life of the option being valued. A summary of the status of the Company’s options and restricted stock units as of December 31, 2015, and changes during the year then ended, is as follows: 2015 Nonperformance-based stock options Shares Underlying Options Weighted Weighted Average Exercise Price Contractual Term Outstanding at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . Granted during the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forfeited during the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cancelled during the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exercised during the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — $ — 14.35 — — — 52,080 — — — — Outstanding at the end of period . . . . . . . . . . 52,080 $14.35 9.12 years Options exercisable at end of period . . . . . . . . — $ — — Weighted average fair value of options granted during the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5.57 F-52 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 20. Stock and Incentive Plans (Continued) 2015 2014 Restricted Stock Units Restricted Stock Units Nonvested at January 1, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Granted during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vested during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forfeited during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shares 82,903 33,474 (16,451) (3,533) Nonvested at December 31, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96,393 Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value $13.00 14.51 13.00 13.00 $13.52 Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value $ — 13.00 13.00 — $13.00 Shares — 89,903 (7,000) — 82,903 As of December 31, 2015, the aggregate intrinsic value was $97 for outstanding stock options under the 2014 Omnibus Plan. There were no outstanding stock options under the Omnibus plan at December 31, 2014. For the year ended December 31, 2015, compensation expense for awards granted under the 2014 Omnibus Plan was approximately $83 and $326 for options and restricted stock units, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2014, compensation expense for awards granted under the 2014 Omnibus Plan was approximately $0 and $126 for options and restricted stock units, respectively. There was no compensation expense in 2013 related to the 2014 Omnibus Plan. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 there was $979 and $922 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock units awarded under the 2014 Omnibus Plan, respectively. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014 there was $187 and $0 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options awarded under the 2014 Omnibus Plan, respectively. As of December 31, 2015 the compensation expense related to these restricted stock units and options is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average requisite service period of 3.50 and 2.42 years, respectively. 21. Significant Concentrations of Credit Risk Most of the Company’s business activity is with customers located within the Dallas Metropolitan area. Such customers are normally also depositors of the Company. The distribution of commitments to extend credit approximates the distribution of loans outstanding. Commercial and standby letters of credit were granted primarily to commercial borrowers. The contractual amounts of credit related financial instruments such as commitments to extend credit, credit card arrangements, and letters of credit represent the amounts of potential accounting loss should the contract be fully drawn upon, the customer default, and the value of any existing collateral become worthless. 22. Related Party Transactions In the ordinary course of business, the Company has and expects to continue to have transactions, including borrowings, with its employees, officers, directors and their affiliates. In the opinion of management, such transactions are on the same terms, including interest rates and collateral F-53 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 22. Related Party Transactions (Continued) requirements, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with unaffiliated persons. The aggregate amounts of such loans were approximately $8,371 and $11,353 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2015, new advances of approximately $6,100 were made with approximately $9,082 principal payments received. During the year ended December 31, 2014, new advances of approximately $2,745 were made with approximately $8,095 principal payments received. There were $3,425 and $228 in unfunded commitments to related parties as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Deposits received from related parties as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 totaled approximately $29,892 and $17,303, respectively. As disclosed in Note 13, the Company issued $5,000 in subordinated notes to two entities controlled by a certain affiliate of the Company. 23. Preferred Stock On August 25, 2011, the Company entered into a Small Business Lending Fund-Securities Purchase Agreement (SBLF Purchase Agreement) with the Secretary of the Treasury, pursuant to which the Company (i) sold 8,000 shares of the Company’s Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C (the SBLF Preferred Stock) to the Secretary of the Treasury for a purchase price of $8,000. The issuance was pursuant to the SBLF program, a fund established under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 that was created to encourage lending to small business by providing capital to qualified community banks. The SBLF Preferred Stock qualified as Tier 1 capital and paid non-cumulative dividends quarterly, on each January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. The dividend rate, as a percentage of the liquidation amount, can fluctuate on a quarterly basis during the first 10 quarters during which the SBLF Preferred Stock is outstanding, based upon changes in the level of ‘‘Qualified Small Business Lending’’ or ‘‘QBSL’’ (as defined in the SBLF Purchase Agreement) by the Bank. Based upon the increase in the Bank’s level of QBSL over the baseline level calculated under the terms of the SBLF Purchase Agreement, the dividend rate for the initial dividend period for the Company was set at 1.00%. For the tenth calendar quarter through 4.5 years after issuance, the dividend rate will be fixed and as of December 22, 2015 was set at 1.00% based upon the increase in QBSL as compared to the baseline. The SBLF Preferred Stock may be redeemed at any time at the Company’s option, at a redemption price of 100% of the liquidation amount of $1,000 per share plus accrued but unpaid dividends to the date of redemption for the current period, subject to the approval of its federal banking regulator. On December 22, 2015, the Company redeemed all 8,000 shares of SBLF Preferred Stock at its liquidation value of $1,000 per share plus accrued dividends for a total redemption amount of $8,018. The redemption was approved by the Company’s primary federal regulator and was funded with the Company’s surplus capital. Immediately after the redemption, the Company’s capital ratios exceeded those levels necessary to be categorized as ‘‘well capitalized’’ under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. The redemption terminates the Company’s participation in the SBLF program. F-54 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 24. Capital Requirements and Restrictions on Retained Earnings Under banking law, there are legal restrictions limiting the amount of dividends the Company can declare. Approval of the regulatory authorities is required if the effect of the dividends declared would cause regulatory capital of the Company to fall below specified minimum levels. The Company on a consolidated basis and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by 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 Company’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s assets, liabilities, and certain off balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Company’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. In July 2013, the Federal Reserve published final rules for the adoption of the Basel III regulatory capital framework (the ‘‘Basel III Capital Rules’’). The Basel III Capital Rules, among other things, (i) introduce a new capital measure called ‘‘Common Equity Tier 1’’ (‘‘CET1’’), (ii) specify that Tier 1 capital consist of Common Equity Tier 1 and ‘‘Additional Tier 1 Capital’’ instruments meeting specified requirements, (iii) define Common Equity Tier 1 narrowly by requiring that most deductions/ adjustments to regulatory capital measures be made to Common Equity Tier 1 and not to the other components of capital and (iv) expand the scope of the deductions/adjustments as compared to existing regulations. The Basel III Capital Rules became effective for the Company on January 1, 2015, with certain transition provisions to be fully phased in by January 1, 2019. Starting in January 2016, the implementation of the capital conservation buffer will be effective for the Company starting at the 0.625% level and increasing 0.625% each year thereafter, until it reaches 2.5% on January 1, 2019. The capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress and effectively increases the minimum required risk-weighted capital ratios. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total, CET1 and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined). Management believes, as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 that the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which it was subject. As of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company’s capital ratios exceeded those levels necessary to be categorized as ‘‘well capitalized’’ under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as ‘‘well capitalized’’, the Company must maintain minimum total risk-based, CET1, Tier 1 risk-based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since December 31, 2015 that management believes have changed the Company’s category. F-55 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 24. Capital Requirements and Restrictions on Retained Earnings (Continued) A comparison of the Company’s and Bank’s actual capital amounts and ratios to required capital amounts and ratios is presented in the following table: Actual For Capital Adequacy Purposes To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio As of December 31, 2015 Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $119,208 14.25% (cid:2) $66,924 (cid:2) 8.0% (cid:2) Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $104,427 12.49% (cid:2) $66,887 (cid:2) 8.0% (cid:2) $83,608 (cid:2) 10.0% n/a (cid:2) n/a Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $107,453 12.85% (cid:2) $50,173 (cid:2) 6.0% (cid:2) Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 97,655 11.68% (cid:2) $50,165 (cid:2) 6.0% (cid:2) $66,887 (cid:2) 8.0% n/a (cid:2) n/a Common equity tier 1 to risk-weighted assets Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $104,360 12.48% (cid:2) $37,630 (cid:2) 4.5% (cid:2) Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 97,655 11.68% (cid:2) $37,624 (cid:2) 4.5% (cid:2) $54,346 (cid:2) 6.5% n/a (cid:2) n/a Tier 1 capital (to average assets) Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $107,453 10.75% (cid:2) $39,983 (cid:2) 4.0% (cid:2) Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 97,655 9.78% (cid:2) $39,941 (cid:2) 4.0% (cid:2) $49,926 (cid:2) 5.0% n/a (cid:2) n/a As of December 31, 2014 Total capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $107,197 17.22% (cid:2) $49,814 (cid:2) 8.0% (cid:2) Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 79,616 12.79% (cid:2) $49,788 (cid:2) 8.0% (cid:2) $62,235 (cid:2) 10.0% n/a (cid:2) n/a Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets) Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 96,236 15.46% (cid:2) $24,907 (cid:2) 4.0% (cid:2) Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 73,635 11.83% (cid:2) $24,894 (cid:2) 4.0% (cid:2) $37,341 (cid:2) 6.0% n/a (cid:2) n/a Common equity tier 1 to risk-weighted assets Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ n/a n/a n/a% (cid:2) $ n/a% (cid:2) $ n/a (cid:2) n/a% (cid:2) n/a (cid:2) n/a% (cid:2) $ n/a (cid:2) n/a n/a (cid:2) n/a% Tier 1 capital (to average assets) Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 96,236 12.66% (cid:2) $30,400 (cid:2) 4.0% (cid:2) Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 73,635 9.69% (cid:2) $30,386 (cid:2) 4.0% (cid:2) $37,983 (cid:2) 5.0% n/a (cid:2) n/a 25. Business Combinations All acquisitions were accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of the acquired entities were recorded at their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. ASC 820 defines 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 willing participants at the measurement date. The Company determines the estimated fair values after review and consideration of relevant information, including discounted cash flows, quoted market prices, third party valuations, and F-56 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 25. Business Combinations (Continued) estimates made by management. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets for tax-free acquisitions is recorded as goodwill, none of which is deductible for tax purposes. The identified core deposit intangibles for the acquisition are being amortized on straight-line basis with no residual value over an estimated life of ten years. Acquisition-related costs are recognized separately from the acquisition and are expensed as incurred. The results of operations for each acquisition have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial results beginning on the respective acquisition date. The measurement period for the Company to determine the fair values of acquired identifiable assets and assumed liabilities will end at the earlier of (1) twelve months from the date of the acquisition or (2) as soon as the Company receives the information it was seeking about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date or learns that more information is not obtainable. On July 1, 2015, the Company completed the acquisition of IBT, the parent holding company of Independent Bank, headquartered in Irving, Texas with two banking locations in the Dallas metropolitan area. The acquisition was not considered significant to the Company’s financial statements and therefore pro forma financial data and related disclosures are not included. The Company determined that the disclosure requirements related to the amounts of revenues and earnings of the acquired company included in the consolidated statements of income since the acquisition date is impracticable. The disclosure requirements are deemed impracticable because the Company does not consider IBT a separate reporting segment and does not track the amount of revenue, expense and net income attributable to IBT since acquisition. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, the Company issued 1,185,067 shares of its common stock (with cash in lieu of fractional shares) and paid approximately $4,000 in cash for the outstanding shares of IBT common stock in connection with the closing of the acquisition. During the three months ended December 31, 2015, the Company made certain measurement- period adjustments to previous purchase accounting estimates for the July 1, 2015 acquisition of IBT. The differences from estimated values resulted from completion of the valuations. F-57 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 25. Business Combinations (Continued) Fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in this transaction as of the closing date and subsequent measurement period adjustments are presented as follows: Initially Recorded at Measurement Acquisition Date Period Adjustments Final Recorded Value Assets of acquired bank: Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Securities available for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank premises, furniture and equipment(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Securities available for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bank-owned life insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accrued interest receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goodwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Core deposit intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 15,150 4,646 88,497 4,947 790 1,024 250 6,877 323 1,078 504 Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $124,086 Liabilities of acquired bank: Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FHLB advances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 97,426 3,503 926 526 Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $102,381 Cash paid to shareholders of acquired entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,185,067 shares of common stock exchanged in connection $ 4,000 $ — — (38) — — — — 840 — — (504) $ 298 $ — — — 298 $ 298 $ — $ 15,150 4,646 88,459 4,947 790 1,024 250 7,717 323 1,078 — $124,384 $ 97,426 3,503 926 824 $102,679 $ 4,000 with acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 17,705 $ — $ 17,705 (1) Included within bank premises, furniture and equipment is building and land at fair values of $3,310 and $1,490, respectively. F-58 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 26. Parent Company Only Financial Statements The following balance sheets, statements of income and statements of cash flows for Veritex Holdings, Inc. should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto. Balance Sheets December 31, 2015 2014 Assets Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Investment in subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 14,512 125,435 332 $ 27,399 93,897 232 Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140,279 $121,528 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 8,076 8,233 $ 142 8,074 8,216 Stockholders’ equity Preferred stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additional paid-in capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unallocated employee stock ownership plan shares . . . . . . . Accumulated other comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasury stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 107 115,721 16,739 (309) (142) (70) 8,000 95 97,469 8,047 (401) 172 (70) Total stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,046 113,312 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . $140,279 $121,528 F-59 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 26. Parent Company Only Financial Statements (Continued) Statements of Income Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 Interest income: Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2 $ 2 Interest expense: Interest on borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376 379 Net interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noninterest expense: Salaries and employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professional fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total noninterest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loss before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed Income of subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Income tax benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Income before equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries . . . . Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . (374) (377) 161 799 2 962 162 212 17 391 (1,336) (454) (882) 9,672 (768) (256) (512) 5,717 Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8,790 $5,205 F-60 VERITEX HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued) (Dollars in thousands, except for per share amounts) 26. Parent Company Only Financial Statements (Continued) Statements of Cash Flows Cash flows from operating activities: Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Amortization of debt costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equity in undistributed net income of Bank . . . . . . . . . . . Decrease in other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Decrease in other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net cash used in operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cash flows from investing activities: Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 $ 8,790 $ 5,205 2 (9,672) 9 (144) (1,015) 2 (5,717) 68 (444) (886) Net cash paid in acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capital investment in subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3,841) — — (15,000) Net cash used in investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3,841) (15,000) Cash flows from financing activities: Sale of common stock in initial public offering, net of offering cost of $4,574 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options . . . . . . . . Redemption of SBLF preferred stock series C . . . . . . . . . . . Proceeds from payments on ESOP loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Offering costs paid in connection with acquisition . . . . . . . . . Dividends paid on preferred stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net cash provided by financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . — — 210 (8,000) 109 (252) (98) (8,031) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . (12,887) 27,399 35,791 5,438 — — 118 — (80) 41,267 25,381 2,018 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 14,512 $ 27,399 F-61 VERITE X BANK LOCATIONS 11 1 2 4 5 6 9 7 8 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 PARK BRANCH 5049 W Park Blvd Plano, TX 75093 ALEXIS BRANCH 14885 Preston Rd Dallas, TX 75254 GARLAND BRANCH 622 Clara Barton Blvd Garland, TX 75042 ROYAL BRANCH 10703 Preston Rd Dallas, TX 75230 WESTCHESTER BRANCH 8214 Westchester Dr, Ste 100 Dallas, TX 75225 7 8 9 10 11 SMU BRANCH 6116 N Central Expy, Ste 100 Dallas, TX 75206 LAKEWOOD BRANCH 2101 Abrams Rd Dallas, TX 75214 OAK LAWN BRANCH 2706 Oak Lawn Ave Dallas, TX 75219 IRVING BRANCH 1518 Legacy Drive, Ste 100 Frisco, TX 75034 FRISCO BRANCH 1518 Legacy Drive, Ste 100 Frisco, TX 75034 MORTGAGE OFFICE 7001 Preston Rd, Ste 100 Dallas, TX 75205 EXECUTIVE OFFICES 8214 Westchester Dr, Ste 400 Dallas, TX 75225 3 VERITEX ONLINE BANKING www.veritexbank.com SH AREHOLDER INFORMATI ON CORPORATE ADDRESS 8214 Westchester Dr, Ste 400 Dallas, TX 75225 ANNUAL MEETING For information on the Veritex Holdings Annual Shareholder Meeting, please visit the Investor Relations section on our website, veritexbank.com under the About Us tab. 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