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2016

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(in thousands, except shares and per share amounts)

December 31,

2016

2015

% Change

FOR THE YEAR
Earnings per common share—diluted
Dividends declared per common share
Net income available to common shareholders
Average common shares outstanding—diluted
Period end common shares outstanding

AT YEAR END
Securities
Net portfolio loans
Total assets
Deposits
Total FHLB and other borrowings
Subordinated and junior subordinated debt
Shareholders’ equity

$
$
$

2.16 $
0.96 $
86,635 $

40,127,076
43,931,715

2.15
0.92
80,762
37,547,127
38,459,635

$ 2,316,214 $ 2,422,450
5,024,132
8,470,298
6,066,299
1,123,106
106,196
1,122,132

6,205,762
9,790,877
7,040,879
1,168,322
163,598
1,341,408

0.5
4.3
7.3
6.9
14.2

(4.4)
23.5
15.6
16.1
4.0
54.1
19.5

TRUST ASSETS AT MARKET VALUE (1)

$ 3,723,142 $ 3,625,411

2.7

KEY RATIOS
Return on average assets
Return on average tangible assets (3)
Return on average equity
Return on average tangible equity (3)
Average loans to average deposits
Allowance for loan losses to total loans
Allowance for loan losses to total non-performing loans
Non-performing assets to total assets
Net loan charge-offs to average loans
Dividend payout ratio
Non-interest income as a percentage of total revenues
Efficiency ratio (2)(3)
Net interest margin (2)

CAPITAL RATIOS AT YEAR END
Shareholders’ equity to total assets
Tangible equity to tangible assets (3)
Tier 1 leverage ratio
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
Total capital to risk-weighted assets
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio

PER COMMON SHARE
Closing common stock price
Book value at year end
Tangible book value at year-end (3)

0.97%
1.06
7.13
12.73
85.79
0.70
110.76
0.49
0.12
44.44
24.34
56.69
3.32

13.70%
8.20
9.81
13.16
14.18
11.28

0.99%
1.08
7.62
13.41
78.53
0.82
92.84
0.60
0.23
42.79
23.91
57.05
3.41

13.25%
7.95
9.38
13.35
14.11
11.66

(2.0)
(1.9)
(6.4)
(5.1)
9.2
(14.6)
19.3
(18.3)
(47.8)
3.9
1.8
(0.6)
(2.6)

3.4
3.1
4.6
(1.4)
0.5
(3.3)

$

43.06 $
30.53
17.19

30.02
29.18
16.51

43.4
4.6
4.1

(1) These assets are held by WesBanco in fiduciary or agency capacities for its customers and therefore are not included as

assets on WesBanco’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(2) Taxable-equivalent basis.
(3) See non-GAAP financial measures for additional information relating to the calculation of this ratio.
N/A - not applicable

TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS:

We are pleased to present our 2016 Annual Report. WesBanco completed another successful year during 2016 and made steady
progress on our business and balance sheet strategies. We grew to $9.8 billion in assets with the completion of the acquisition of
Your Community Bankshares, Inc. (“YCB”) on September 9, 2016. The YCB merger was well received by the investment
community due to the synergies and strong economics, including early accretion, inherent in the merger. We also delivered
positive operating leverage for the full year, as revenue growth exceeded expense growth. When combined with the solid
execution of our business strategies and plans, as well as general market benefits, WesBanco’s stock price rose 43% during
2016 and achieved a record high. In fact, our price appreciation was better than the performance of our peer group at 42%, the
ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index at 36%, the KBW NASDAQ Bank Index at 26% and the S&P 500 at 10%.

For 2016, we recorded net income of $87 million with earnings per diluted share of $2.16, or, when excluding merger-related
expenses [non-GAAP measure], net income would have increased 8% to $95 million with earnings per diluted share of $2.37. In
addition, we generated returns on average assets and average tangible equity of 0.97% and 12.73%, respectively, or when
excluding merger-related expenses [non-GAAP measure], our returns on average assets and average tangible equity would have
been 1.07% and 13.96%, respectively. Moreover, we continued to appropriately remix and manage our balance sheet while
encouraging total loan growth as we realized total portfolio loan growth of 23%, including organic loan growth of 3.4%, while
improving our already strong credit quality ratios.

WesBanco continues to maintain strong regulatory capital ratios after both the YCB acquisition and implementation of the new
BASEL III capital standards. At December 31, 2016, Tier I leverage was 9.81%, Tier I Risk-Based capital was 13.16%, Total
Risk-Based capital was 14.18%, and the Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio (CET 1) was 11.28%. Both consolidated and bank-
level regulatory capital ratios are well above the applicable “well-capitalized” standards promulgated by bank regulators and the
BASEL III capital standards. In addition, our tangible equity to tangible assets ratio improved to 8.20%. All of the ratios as of
December 31, 2016 were higher than anticipated at the time of the YCB merger announcement in May.

We remain focused on returning value to our shareholders as demonstrated by the recently announced increase in the quarterly
dividend rate. Strong earnings and improved total capital have enabled WesBanco to declare on February 23, 2017 a quarterly
dividend rate increase to $0.02 per share. This increase represents an 8.3% increase in the quarterly dividend compared to the
fourth quarter of 2016, an annualized cash dividend of $1.04, an 8.3% increase over the cash dividend paid during 2016, and the
tenth increase in the last seven years for a cumulative increase of 86%. WesBanco offers a current dividend yield of
approximately 2.5% based upon the market price of WesBanco common stock on February 22, 2016.

Please review the financial statements and non-GAAP financial measures included in this Annual Report filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K for complete details of WesBanco’s financial performance during 2016.

2016 was a year of accomplishments that significantly contributed to our financial performance, and positions us for long-term
success. They include the following:

• On September 9, 2016 the merger with YCB was consummated in a little over four months from the date of its
announcement on May 3, 2016. YCB, a commercial bank headquartered in New Albany, IN, had approximately $1.5
billion of assets and operated through 34 financial centers in Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. This merger
meshes well with our strategic growth plans, and expands our franchise into new attractive growth markets with good
demographics. We are excited about the opportunities these new markets provide, and are eager to provide our broad
array of products and services to our new retail and commercial customers at service levels commensurate with their
expectations.

• With the addition of our new Indiana and Kentucky markets, we now have strong market share across five states,
including our legacy West Virginia market as well as several major metropolitan areas. While maintaining top ten
market share in our legacy markets, including the Columbus and Pittsburgh MSAs, we added top ten market share in
the Bardstown, Elizabethtown-Fort Knox and Louisville MSAs.

•

Expense management remains one of the keys to our growth and success. Through this company-wide focus on costs,
we generated positive operating leverage and greater efficiencies, as evidenced by the improvement in our efficiency
ratio. During 2016, we delivered an efficiency ratio of 56.69% (exclusive of restructuring and merger-related
expenses), an improvement of 36 basis points when compared to 2015. In fact, since 2012, the year we expanded our
Western Pennsylvania market with the acquisition of Fidelity Bancorp, we have improved our efficiency ratio by more
than 400 basis points.

• During 2016, the financial and business press again recognized WesBanco as our financial performance and workplace
quality were highlighted. Recently, we were named one of the best banks in America by a leading financial magazine
which ranked WesBanco 26th among the top 100 banks, as compared to our ranking of 33rd last year. Bauer Financial,
Inc., a financial analysis and reporting company, again awarded WesBanco their highest rating as a “five-star” bank. In
addition, the central Ohio market of WesBanco Bank, Inc. was awarded a 2016 Top Workplaces honor by the
Columbus C.E.O. Magazine. The Top Workplaces list is based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey
administered by a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement.

•

In 2016, our regulator, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), examined the Bank for compliance with
the Community Reinvestment Act for the period July 8, 2013 through October 24, 2016. Following the examination,
the FDIC assigned WesBanco an “Outstanding” rating, the highest rating awarded by federal regulators. This is the
Bank’s sixth consecutive “Outstanding” rating. The Bank also received the America Saves Designation of Savings
Excellence for Banks, a designation from America Saves that recognizes banks that went above and beyond to
encourage people to save money during America Saves Week 2016. WesBanco has worked with America Saves for
more than ten years, and has been an active participant in America Saves Week since its inception in 2007.

During 2016, we continued our stated strategy of reducing the size of our securities portfolio through the sale of certain investment
securities to help maintain the balance sheet below $10 billion in total assets in the near term while funding loan growth. As of
December 31, 2016, total portfolio loans increased $1.2 billion, or 23%, year-over-year to $6.2 billion, reflecting $1 billion in loans
from the YCB acquisition and organic loan growth of 3.4%, which was driven by the commercial real estate, commercial &
industrial and home equity loan categories. Furthermore, organic loan growth was achieved through an 11% year-over-year
increase to $2 billion in loan originations, and continues to be driven by our strategic focus on commercial & industrial and home
equity loans, which grew organically 10% and 8% year-over-year, respectively, to now represent a combined 26% of the total loan
portfolio, as compared to 21% five years ago. In addition, we continue to be judicious with the loans we originate, as we will pass
on loans where we feel the pricing or structure is not reflective of the credit risk. While this strategy might cost a few percentage
points of loan growth now, it provides significant benefits to the company and our shareholders over the long term. Total deposits
increased $975 million, or 16%, year-over-year to $7.0 billion at December 31, 2016 primarily due to the YCB merger. Total
organic deposits, excluding certificates of deposit, increased 2.3% year-over-year reflecting our deposit and funding strategy as
well as customer deposit product preferences. As a result, interest bearing and non-interest bearing demand deposits organically
grew 11% year-over-year, and, combined, now represent 47.4% of total deposits, a nearly 7-percentage point increase from the
prior year. In addition, our net interest margin has shown stability and improvement throughout 2016, mainly from the combination
of our balance sheet remix strategy and the acquisition of YCB.

Our strategic plan acts as a guide for the long-term success of WesBanco, its shareholders, employees and customers. The key
elements of the plan include continuing our strong financial performance while measuring and monitoring risk; maintaining asset
and liability pricing discipline in an anticipated rising rate environment, providing a superior multi-channel needs-based customer
sales and support experience, and effectively delivering our entire product suite across our footprint as we keep pace with changing
customer expectations. We will also continue to control discretionary expenses to help offset the anticipated investment in people,
processes and technology to support our growth.

We wish to acknowledge the many years of service of Paul M. Limbert, who will retire from the WesBanco Board as his term
expires at the 2017 Annual Stockholders Meeting. Mr. Limbert has continued to serve on the board and the Executive Committee
since he retired in 2013 as President & CEO of WesBanco, Inc., after 37 years of service to the company. He was elected
President & CEO of WesBanco in 2001 and was elected to the Board in 2003. Under Mr. Limbert’s leadership as President &
CEO, WesBanco grew through five major acquisitions, and more than doubled in total assets as well as banking locations. We
thank Mr. Limbert for his counsel and dedicated service to WesBanco.

In addition, we would also like to welcome two new directors: Mr. Gary L. Libs and Mr. Kerry M. Stemler, who previously served
on the Board of Directors of Your Community Bankshares. We welcome their extensive financial and business experience and
look forward to their leadership as members of the WesBanco Board.

WesBanco’s positive performance during 2016 could not have been accomplished without the continued support of our customers,
our shareholders, our board of directors, and each of our dedicated officers and employees whom we thank for a job well done. We
believe that we have prepared ourselves for 2017, and that we have the talent and the dedication necessary to complete another
successful year.

We would like to invite you to the Annual Meeting of the Stockholders that will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 12:00
noon at Oglebay Park, Wheeling, West Virginia. A reservation card is included with the proxy material. Please respond promptly
to your invitation to assist us in our planning for the meeting.

James C. Gardill
Chairman of the Board

Todd F. Clossin
President and Chief Executive Officer

WesBanco, Inc.
February 24, 2017

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)
È ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

‘ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016

For the transition period from

to

Commission File Number 000-08467

WESBANCO, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

WEST VIRGINIA
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV
(Address of principal executive offices)

55-0571723
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

26003
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 304-234-9000

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

Title of each class

Name of each Exchange on which registered

Common Stock $2.0833 Par Value

NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark if

Act. Yes Í No ‘

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

the registrant

is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of

the Securities

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Act. Yes ‘ No Í
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 Í No ‘

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (section 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 Í No ‘

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (section 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. Í

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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act:

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

Accelerated filer ‘
Smaller reporting company ‘

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act.) Yes ‘ No Í
The aggregate market value of the registrant’s outstanding voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates on June 30,

2016, determined using a per share closing price on that date of $31.05, was $1,112,248,757.

As of February 17, 2017, there were 43,952,569 shares of WesBanco, Inc. common stock $2.0833 par value per share, outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Certain specifically designated portions of Wesbanco, Inc.’s definitive proxy statement which will be filed by April 30, 2017 for its

Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Proxy Statement”) to be held in 2017 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

WESBANCO, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM #

ITEM

1
1A
1B
2
3
4

5

6
7

7A
8
9

9A
9B

10
11
12

13
14

15
16

Part I
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Risk Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unresolved Staff Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Legal Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mine Safety Disclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part II

Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer

Purchases of Equity Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selected Financial Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of

Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial

Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part III
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Executive Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related

Stockholder Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Principal Accounting Fees and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page No.

3 - 13
13 - 23
23
23
23
23

24 - 26
27 - 30

31 - 77
78 - 83
84 - 149

150
150
150

151
151

151
152
152

Part IV
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Form 10-K Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

153 - 158
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Signatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ITEM 1. BUSINESS

GENERAL

PART I

WesBanco, Inc. (“WesBanco”), a bank holding company incorporated in 1968 and headquartered in
Wheeling, West Virginia, offers a full range of financial services including retail banking, corporate banking,
personal and corporate trust services, brokerage services, mortgage banking and insurance. WesBanco offers
these services through two reportable segments, community banking and trust and investment services. For
additional information regarding WesBanco’s business segments please refer to Note 23, “Business Segments” in
the Consolidated Financial Statements.

At December 31, 2016, WesBanco operated one commercial bank, WesBanco Bank, Inc. (“WesBanco
Bank” or the “Bank”), through 174 branches and 163 ATM machines located in West Virginia, Ohio, western
Pennsylvania, Kentucky and southern Indiana. Total assets of WesBanco Bank as of December 31, 2016
approximated $9.8 billion. WesBanco Bank also offers trust and investment services and various alternative
investment products including mutual funds and annuities. The market value of assets under management of the
trust and investment services segment was approximately $3.7 billion as of December 31, 2016. These assets are
held by WesBanco Bank in fiduciary or agency capacities for its customers and therefore are not included as
assets on WesBanco’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

On September 9, 2016, WesBanco completed the acquisition of Your Community Bankshares, Inc.
(“YCB”), a bank holding company headquartered in New Albany, Indiana with approximately $1.5 billion in
assets excluding goodwill, with $1.2 billion in total deposits and $1.0 billion in total loans, and 34 branches in
Kentucky and southern Indiana. The transaction has expanded WesBanco’s franchise in the Kentucky and
southern Indiana region.

WesBanco offers additional services through its non-banking subsidiaries, WesBanco Insurance Services,
Inc. (“WesBanco Insurance”), a multi-line insurance agency specializing in property, casualty, life and title
insurance, with benefit plan sales and administration for personal and commercial clients; and WesBanco
Securities, Inc. (“WesBanco Securities”), a full service broker-dealer, which also offers discount brokerage
services.

WesBanco Asset Management, Inc., which was incorporated in 2002, holds certain investment securities

and loans in a Delaware-based subsidiary.

WesBanco Properties, Inc. holds certain commercial real estate properties. The commercial property is

leased to WesBanco Bank and to certain non-related third parties.

CBIN Insurance Inc. is a captive insurance company, which issues policies to the Company’s banking

subsidiaries.

WesBanco has twelve capital trusts, which are all wholly-owned trust subsidiaries formed for the purpose of
issuing trust preferred securities (“Trust Preferred Securities”) and lending the proceeds to WesBanco. For more
information regarding WesBanco’s issuance of trust preferred securities please refer to Note 11, “Subordinated
Debt and Junior Subordinated Debt” in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

In connection with WesBanco’s acquisition of ESB on February 10, 2015, WesBanco acquired ESB’s
wholly owned subsidiary AMSCO, Inc., (“AMSCO”). AMSCO engages in the management of certain real estate
development and construction of 1-4 family residential units through seven joint venture partnerships. For more
information please refer to Note 8, “Investments in Limited Partnerships” in the Consolidated Financial
Statements.

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In connection with WesBanco’s acquisition of YCB on September 9, 2016, WesBanco acquired YCB’s
three wholly owned subsidiaries CBSI Holdings, Inc., CBSI Investments, Inc., and CBSI Investment Portfolio
Management, LLC. CBSI Holdings, Inc. and CBSI Investments, Inc. are Nevada corporations, which jointly own
CBSI Investment Portfolio Management, LLC, a Nevada limited liability corporation. In addition, WesBanco
acquired Kentuckiana Real Estate Holdings, LLC, and Southern Indiana Real Estate Holdings, LLC, which are
Indiana and Kentucky limited liability corporations.

WesBanco Bank’s Investment Department also serves as investment adviser to a family of mutual funds,
namely the “WesMark Funds”. The fund family is comprised of the WesMark Growth Fund, the WesMark
Balanced Fund, the WesMark Small Company Growth Fund, the WesMark Government Bond Fund, and the
WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund.

As of December 31, 2016, none of WesBanco’s subsidiaries were engaged in any operations in foreign

countries, and none had transactions with customers in foreign countries.

EMPLOYEES

There were 1,928 full-time equivalent employees employed by WesBanco and its subsidiaries at
December 31, 2016. None of the employees were represented by collective bargaining agreements. WesBanco
believes its employee relations to be satisfactory.

WEB SITE ACCESS TO WESBANCO’S FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION

All of WesBanco’s electronic filings for 2016 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
“SEC”), including this Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form
8-K and amendments to these reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, are made available at no cost on WesBanco’s website, www.wesbanco.com, in the
“About Us” section through the “Investor Relations” link as soon as reasonably practicable after WesBanco files
such material with, or furnishes it to, the SEC. WesBanco’s SEC filings are also available through the SEC’s
website at www.sec.gov.

Upon written request of any shareholder of record on December 31, 2016, WesBanco will provide, without
charge, a printed copy of this 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K, including financial statements and schedules,
as required to be filed with the SEC. To obtain a copy of this report, contact: John Iannone, WesBanco, Inc., 1
Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003 (304) 905-7021.

COMPETITION

Competition in the form of price and service from other banks, including local, regional and national banks
and financial companies such as savings and loans, internet banks, payday lenders, money services businesses,
credit unions, finance companies, brokerage firms and other non-banking companies providing various regulated
and non-regulated financial services and products, is intense in most of the markets served by WesBanco and its
subsidiaries. WesBanco’s trust and investment services segment receives competition from commercial banks,
trust companies, mutual fund companies, investment advisory firms, law firms, brokerage firms and other
financial services companies. As a result of consolidation within the financial services industry, mergers
between, and the expansion of, financial institutions both within and outside of WesBanco’s major markets have
provided significant competitive pressure in those markets. Many of WesBanco’s competitors have greater
resources and, as such, may have higher lending limits and may offer other products and services that are not
provided by WesBanco. WesBanco generally competes on the basis of superior customer service and
responsiveness to customer needs, available loan and deposit products, rates of interest charged on loans, rates of

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interest paid for deposits, and the availability and pricing of trust, brokerage and insurance services. As a result
of WesBanco’s expansion into certain larger metropolitan markets,
it has faced entrenched larger bank
competitors with an already existing customer base that may far exceed WesBanco’s initial entry position into
those markets. As a result, WesBanco may be forced to compete more aggressively for loans, deposits, trust and
insurance products in order to grow its market share, potentially reducing its current and future profit potential
from such markets.

SUPERVISION AND REGULATION

As a bank holding company and a financial holding company under federal law, WesBanco is subject to
supervision and examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve
Board”) under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the “BHCA”), and is required to file with
the Federal Reserve Board reports and other information regarding its business operations and the business
operations of its subsidiaries. WesBanco also is required to obtain Federal Reserve Board approval prior to
acquiring, directly or indirectly, ownership or control of certain voting shares of other banks, as described below.
Since WesBanco is both a bank holding company and a financial holding company, WesBanco can offer
customers virtually any type of service that is financial in nature or incidental thereto, including banking and
activities closely related to banking, securities underwriting, insurance (both underwriting and agency) and
merchant banking.

As indicated above, WesBanco presently operates one bank subsidiary, WesBanco Bank, which is a West
Virginia banking corporation and is not a member bank of the Federal Reserve System. It is subject to
examination and supervision by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) and the West Virginia
Division of Financial Institutions. The deposits of WesBanco Bank are insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund of
the FDIC. WesBanco’s non-bank subsidiaries are subject to examination and supervision by the Federal Reserve
Board and examination by other federal and state agencies, including, in the case of certain securities activities,
regulation by the SEC, the Financial Institution Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), the Municipal Securities
Rulemaking Board and the Securities Investors Protection Corporation. WesBanco Bank maintains one
designated financial subsidiary, WesBanco Insurance, which, as indicated above, is a multi-line insurance agency
specializing in property, casualty, life and title insurance, with benefit plan sales and administration for personal
and commercial clients.

WesBanco is also under the jurisdiction of the SEC and certain state securities commissions for matters
to the disclosure and regulatory
relating to the offering and sale of its securities. WesBanco is subject
requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
as administered by the SEC. WesBanco is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (the “NASDAQ”) under
the trading symbol “WSBC” and is subject to the rules of the NASDAQ for listed companies.

Under the Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994, as amended (the “Riegle-
Neal Act”), a bank holding company may acquire banks in states other than its home state, subject to certain
limitations. The Riegle-Neal Act also authorizes banks to merge across state lines, thereby creating interstate
banking. Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”),
banks are also permitted to establish de novo branches across state lines to the same extent that a state-chartered
bank in each host state would be permitted to open branches.

Under the BHCA, prior Federal Reserve Board approval is required for WesBanco to acquire more than 5%
of the voting stock of any bank. In determining whether to approve a proposed bank acquisition, federal banking
regulators will consider, among other factors, the effect of the acquisition on competition, the public benefits
expected to be received from the acquisition, the projected capital ratios and levels on a post-acquisition basis,
and the acquiring institution’s record of addressing the credit needs of the communities it serves, including the
needs of low and moderate income neighborhoods, consistent with safe and sound operation of the bank, under
the Community Reinvestment Act, as amended (the “CRA”).

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HOLDING COMPANY REGULATIONS

As indicated above, WesBanco has one state bank subsidiary, WesBanco Bank, as well as non-bank
subsidiaries, which are described further in “Item 1. Business—General” section of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K. The subsidiary bank is subject to affiliate transaction restrictions under federal law, which limit
“covered transactions” by the subsidiary bank with the parent and any non-bank subsidiaries of the parent, which
are referred to in the aggregate in this paragraph as “affiliates” of the subsidiary bank. “Covered transactions”
include loans or extensions of credit
to an affiliate (including repurchase agreements), purchases of or
investments in securities issued by an affiliate, purchases of assets from an affiliate, the acceptance of securities
issued by an affiliate as collateral for a loan or extension of credit, the issuance of a guarantee, acceptance or
letter of credit on behalf of an affiliate, certain transactions that involve borrowing or lending securities, and
certain derivative transactions with an affiliate. Such covered transactions between the subsidiary bank and any
single affiliate are limited in amount to 10% of the subsidiary bank’s capital and surplus, and, with respect to
covered transactions with all affiliates in the aggregate, are limited in amount to 20% of the subsidiary bank’s
capital and surplus. Furthermore, such loans or extensions of credit, guarantees, acceptances and letters of credit,
and any credit exposure resulting from securities borrowing or lending transactions or derivatives transactions,
are required to be secured by collateral at all times in amounts specified by law. In addition, all covered
transactions must be conducted on terms and conditions that are consistent with safe and sound banking
practices.

The Dodd-Frank Act requires a bank holding company to act as a source of financial strength to its
subsidiary bank. Under this source of strength requirement, the Federal Reserve Board may require a bank
holding company to make capital infusions into a troubled subsidiary bank, and may charge the bank holding
company with engaging in unsafe and unsound practices for failure to commit resources to such a subsidiary
bank. A capital infusion conceivably could be required at a time when WesBanco may not have the resources to
provide it.

PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS

Dividends from the subsidiary bank are a significant source of funds for payment of dividends to
WesBanco’s shareholders. For the year ended December 31, 2016, WesBanco declared cash dividends to its
common shareholders of approximately $39.5 million.

As of December 31, 2016, WesBanco Bank was “well capitalized” under the definition in Section 325.103
of the FDIC Regulations. Therefore, as long as the Bank remains “well capitalized” or even becomes “adequately
capitalized,” there would be no basis under Section 325.105 to limit the ability of the Bank to pay dividends
because it had not become undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized or critically undercapitalized. As of
January 1, 2016, WesBanco Bank and WesBanco became subject to “capital conservative buffer” rules, which
require WesBanco and WesBanco Bank to have capital levels above the regulatory minimums in order to pay
dividends (discussed below in connection with the Basel III initiative under “Item 1. Business—Capital
Requirements”).

All financial institutions are subject to the prompt corrective action provisions set forth in Section 38 of the
Federal Deposit Insurance Act (the “FDI Act”) and the provisions set forth in Section 325.105 of the FDIC
Regulations. Immediately upon a state non-member bank receiving notice, or being deemed to have notice, that
the bank is undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, or critically undercapitalized, as defined in
Section 325.103 of the FDIC Regulations, the bank is precluded from being able to pay dividends to its
shareholders based upon the requirements in Section 38(d) of the FDI Act, 12. U.S.C. § 1831o(d).

In addition, with respect to possible dividends by the Bank, under Section 31A-4-25 of the West Virginia
Code, the prior approval of the West Virginia Commissioner of Banking would be required if the total of all
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combined with its retained net profits of the preceding two years. Further, Section 31A-4-25 limits the ability of a
West Virginia banking institution to pay dividends until the surplus fund of the banking institution equals the
common stock of the banking institution and if certain specified amounts of recent profits of the banking
institution have not been carried to the surplus fund.

If, in the opinion of the applicable regulatory authority, a bank under its jurisdiction is engaged in or is
about to engage in an unsafe or unsound practice which, depending on the financial condition of the bank, could
include the payment of dividends, such authority may require, after notice and hearing, that such bank cease and
desist from such practice. The Federal Reserve Board has issued policy statements which provide that insured
banks and bank holding companies should generally only pay dividends out of current operating earnings. Under
applicable law, bank regulatory agency approval is required if the total of all dividends declared by a bank in any
calendar year exceeds the available retained earnings or exceeds the aggregate of the bank’s net profits (as
defined by regulatory agencies) for that year and its retained net profits for the preceding two years. As of
December 31, 2016, under FDIC regulations, WesBanco could receive, without prior regulatory approval, a
dividend of up to $42.2 million from WesBanco Bank. Additional information regarding dividend restrictions is
set forth in Note 21, “Regulatory Matters,” in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

On February 24, 2009, the Federal Reserve Division of Banking Supervision and Regulation issued a letter
providing direction to bank holding companies on the payment of dividends, capital repurchases and capital
redemptions. Although the letter largely reiterates longstanding Federal Reserve supervisory policies,
it
emphasizes the need for a bank holding company to review various factors when considering the declaration of a
taking action that would reduce regulatory capital provided by outstanding financial
dividend or
instruments. These factors include the potential need to increase loan loss reserves, write down assets and reflect
declines in asset values in equity. In addition, the bank holding company should consider its past and anticipated
future earnings, the dividend payout ratio in relation to earnings, and adequacy of regulatory capital before any
action is taken. The consideration of capital adequacy should include a review of all known factors that may
affect capital in the future.

In certain circumstances, defined by regulation relating to levels of earnings and capital, advance
notification to, and in some circumstances, approval by the regulator could be required to declare a dividend or
repurchase or redeem capital instruments.

FDIC INSURANCE

FDIC insurance premiums are assessed by the FDIC using a risk-based approach that places insured
institutions into categories based on capital and risk profiles. In 2016, WesBanco Bank paid deposit insurance
premiums of $4.0 million, compared to $4.1 million and $3.0 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively. The
decrease from the prior year was due to the FDIC reducing its assessment base for banks with less than
$10 billion in assets as of July 1, 2016. WesBanco Bank’s capital, net income and loan quality financial ratios
used to calculate the assessment rate have continually improved, leading to a decrease in the assessment rate.

Effective July 1, 2016, the FDIC issued a final rule in order to implement section 334 of the Dodd-Frank
Act (§334), which requires the FDIC to (1) raise the minimum reserve ratio for the FDIC Deposit Insurance Fund
to 1.35 percent, from 1.15 percent, (2) assess premiums on banks to reach the 1.35 percent goal by September 30,
2020, and (3) offset the effect of the increase in the minimum reserve ratio on insured depository institutions with
assets of less than $10 billion. The final rule imposes a surcharge on large banks, to be assessed over a period of
eight quarters, as a means to implement §334. If this surcharge is insufficient to increase the reserve ratio to
1.35 percent by December 31, 2018, a one-time shortfall assessment will be imposed on institutions with total
consolidated assets of $10 billion or more on March 31, 2019. WesBanco is currently not subject to the surcharge
assessment. However, when and if WesBanco were to become subject to the surcharge, management currently
estimates that, based on the final rule, FDIC expense will increase minimally as the surcharge is calculated only
upon assets greater than $10 billion.

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CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

The Federal Reserve Board has issued risk-based capital ratio and leverage ratio guidelines for bank holding
companies. The risk-based capital ratio guidelines establish a systematic analytical framework that makes
regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to differences in risk profiles among banking organizations, takes
off-balance sheet exposures into explicit account in assessing capital adequacy, and minimizes disincentives to
holding liquid, low-risk assets. Under the guidelines and related policies, bank holding companies must maintain
capital sufficient to meet both a risk-based asset ratio test and a leverage ratio test on a consolidated basis. The
risk-based ratio is determined by allocating assets and specified off-balance sheet commitments into four
weighted categories, with higher weightings being assigned to categories perceived as representing greater risk.
A bank holding company’s capital is then divided by total risk-weighted assets to yield the risk-based ratio. The
leverage ratio is determined by relating core capital to total assets adjusted as specified in the guidelines. The
Bank is subject to substantially similar capital requirements.

The federal regulatory authorities’ risk-based capital guidelines are based upon agreements reached by the
Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (the “Basel Committee”). The Basel Committee is a committee of
central banks and bank supervisors and regulators from the major industrialized countries that develops broad
policy guidelines for use by each country’s supervisors in determining the supervisory policies they apply. In
December 2010, the Basel Committee issued a strengthened set of international capital and liquidity standards for
banks and bank holding companies, known as “Basel III.” In July 2013, the U.S. federal banking agencies issued
a joint final rule that implements the Basel III capital standards and establishes the minimum capital levels
required under the Dodd-Frank Act. The rule was effective January 1, 2015 subject to a transition period
providing for full implementation on January 1, 2019.

Generally, under the applicable guidelines, a financial institution’s capital is divided into common equity
Tier 1 (“CET1”), total Tier 1 and Tier 2. CET1 includes common shares and retained earnings less goodwill,
intangible assets subject to limitation and certain deferred tax assets subject to limitation. In addition, under the
final capital rule, an institution may make a one-time, permanent election to continue to exclude accumulated
other comprehensive income from capital. If an institution does not make this election, unrealized gains and
losses will be included in the calculation of its CET1. Total Tier 1 is comprised of CET1 and certain restricted
capital instruments, including qualifying cumulative perpetual preferred stock and qualifying trust preferred
securities, in their Tier 1 capital, up to a limit of 25% of Tier 1 capital. (See below within this section for more
information regarding the capital treatment of trust preferred securities.)

Tier 2, or supplementary capital, includes, among other things, portions of trust preferred securities and
cumulative perpetual preferred stock not otherwise counted in Tier 1 capital, as well as perpetual preferred stock,
intermediate-term preferred stock, hybrid capital
instruments, perpetual debt, mandatory convertible debt
securities, term subordinated debt, unrealized holding gains on equity securities, and the allowance for loan and
lease losses, all subject to certain limitations. “Total capital” is the sum of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital. The amount
of Tier 2 capital that exceeds the amount of Tier 1 capital must be excluded from the total capital calculation.

The Federal Reserve Board has established the following minimum capital levels banks and bank holding
companies are required to maintain as a percentage of risk-weighted assets (including various off-balance sheet
items): (i) CET1 of at least 4.5%, (ii) Tier 1 capital ratio of at least 6%, (iii) total capital ratio (Tier 1 and Tier 2
capital) of at least 8%; and (iv) a non-risk-based leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to average consolidated assets) of
4%. The risk-based capital standards are designed to make regulatory capital requirements more sensitive to
differences in credit and market risk profiles among banks and financial holding companies, to account for
off-balance sheet exposure, and to minimize disincentives for holding liquid assets. Balance sheet and
off-balance sheet exposures are assigned to one of several risk-weights primarily based on relative credit risk.
The capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgements by the regulators about
components, risk-weightings, and other factors. Additionally, when the final capital rule is fully implemented, it
will require an institution to maintain a 2.5% common equity Tier 1 capital conservation buffer over the

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minimum risk-based capital requirements to avoid restrictions on the ability to pay dividends, discretionary
bonuses to executive officers, and engage in share repurchases. The capital conservative buffer was 0.625% for
2016 and increased to 1.25% effective January 1, 2017.

Failure to meet applicable capital guidelines could subject a financial institution to a variety of enforcement
remedies available to the federal regulatory authorities, including limitations on the ability to pay dividends, the
issuance by the regulatory authority of a capital directive to increase capital, and the termination of deposit
insurance by the FDIC, as well as to the measures described below under “Prompt Corrective Action” as
applicable to undercapitalized institutions.

As of December 31, 2016, WesBanco’s CET1, Tier 1 and total capital to risk-adjusted assets ratios were
11.28%, 13.16% and 14.18%, respectively. WesBanco made a timely permanent election to exclude accumulated
other comprehensive income from regulatory capital. As of December 31, 2016, WesBanco Bank also had capital
in excess of the minimum requirements. Neither WesBanco nor the Bank had been advised by the appropriate
federal banking regulator of any specific leverage ratio applicable to it. As of December 31, 2016, WesBanco’s
leverage ratio was 9.81%.

As of December 31, 2016, WesBanco had $163.6 million in subordinated and junior subordinated debt on
its Consolidated Balance Sheets, which includes $137.6 million of junior subordinated debt. For regulatory
purposes, Trust Preferred Securities totaling $138.0 million underlying such junior subordinated debt were
included in Tier 1 capital as of December 31, 2016, in accordance with regulatory reporting requirements. In
2013, the federal banking agencies amended capital requirements to generally exclude trust preferred securities
from Tier 1 capital. A grandfather provision, however, permits bank holding companies with consolidated assets
of less than $15 billion, such as WesBanco, to continue counting existing trust preferred securities as Tier 1
capital until they mature. The final Basel III capital rule permanently grandfathers trust preferred securities
issued before May 19, 2010 for institutions of less than $15 billion in size, subject to a 25% limit of Tier 1
capital. The amount of trust preferred securities and certain other elements in excess of the limit could be
included in Tier 2 capital, subject to restrictions. For more information regarding trust preferred securities, please
refer to Note 11, “Subordinated and Junior Subordinated Debt” in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The risk-based capital standards of the Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC specify that evaluations by the
banking agencies of a bank’s capital adequacy will include an assessment of the exposure to declines in the
economic value of the bank’s capital due to changes in interest rates. These banking agencies issued a joint
policy statement on interest rate risk describing prudent methods for monitoring such risk that rely principally on
internal measures of exposure and active oversight of risk management activities by senior management.

PROMPT CORRECTIVE ACTION

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (“FDICIA”) requires federal banking
regulatory authorities to take “prompt corrective action” with respect to depository institutions that do not meet
minimum capital requirements. For these purposes, FDICIA establishes five capital tiers: well-capitalized,
adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized.

An institution is deemed to be “well-capitalized” if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 10% or greater, a
Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 8% or greater, a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 5% or greater, and a new common
equity Tier 1 ratio of 6.5% or greater, and is not subject to a regulatory order, agreement, or directive to meet and
maintain a specific capital level for any capital measure. An institution is deemed to be “adequately capitalized”
if it has a total risk-based capital ratio of 8% or greater, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6% or greater,
generally a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4% or greater, and a common equity Tier 1 ratio of 4.5% or greater, and the
institution does not meet the definition of a “well-capitalized” institution. An institution that does not meet one or
more of the “adequately capitalized” tests is deemed to be “undercapitalized.” If the institution has a total risk-
based capital ratio that is less than 6%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio that is less than 4%, or a Tier 1 leverage

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ratio that is less than 3%, it is deemed to be “significantly undercapitalized.” Finally, an institution is deemed to
be “critically undercapitalized” if it has a ratio of tangible equity (as defined in the regulations) to total assets that
is equal to or less than 2%. At December 31, 2016, WesBanco Bank had capital levels that met the “well-
capitalized” standards under FDICIA and its implementing regulations.

FDICIA generally prohibits a depository institution from making any capital distribution, including payment
of a cash dividend, or paying any management fee to its holding company, if the depository institution would
thereafter be undercapitalized. Undercapitalized institutions are subject to growth limitations and are required to
submit a capital restoration plan. If any depository institution subsidiary of a holding company is required to
submit a capital restoration plan, the holding company would be required to provide a limited guarantee
regarding compliance with the plan as a condition of approval of such plan by the appropriate federal banking
agency. If an undercapitalized institution fails to submit an acceptable plan, it is treated as if it is significantly
undercapitalized. Significantly undercapitalized institutions may be subject to a number of requirements and
restrictions, including orders to sell sufficient voting stock to become adequately capitalized, requirements to
reduce total assets, and cessation of receipt of deposits from correspondent banks. Critically undercapitalized
institutions may not, beginning 60 days after becoming critically undercapitalized, make any payment of
principal or interest on their subordinated debt and/or trust preferred securities.
In addition, critically
undercapitalized institutions are subject to appointment of a receiver or conservator within 90 days of becoming
critically undercapitalized.

GRAMM-LEACH-BLILEY ACT

Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (the “GLB Act”), banks are no longer prohibited from associating with,
or having management interlocks with, a business organization engaged principally in securities activities. By
qualifying as a “financial holding company,” as authorized under the GLB Act, a bank holding company acquires
new powers not otherwise available to it. WesBanco has elected to become a financial holding company under
the GLB Act. It also has qualified a subsidiary of the Bank as a financial subsidiary under the GLB Act.

Financial holding company powers relate to “financial activities” that are determined by the Federal Reserve
Board, in coordination with the Secretary of the Treasury, to be financial in nature, incidental to an activity that is
financial in nature, or complementary to a financial activity, provided that the complementary activity does not
pose a safety and soundness risk. The GLB Act itself defines certain activities as financial in nature, including
but not limited to: underwriting insurance or annuities; providing financial or investment advice; underwriting,
dealing in, or making markets in securities; merchant banking, subject to significant limitations; insurance
company portfolio investing, subject to significant limitations; and any activities previously found by the Federal
Reserve Board to be closely related to banking.

National and state banks are permitted under the GLB Act, subject to capital, management, size, debt rating,
and CRA qualification factors, to have “financial subsidiaries” that are permitted to engage in financial activities
not otherwise permissible. However, unlike financial holding companies, financial subsidiaries may not engage
in insurance or annuity underwriting; developing or investing in real estate; merchant banking (for at least five
years); or insurance company portfolio investing.

DODD-FRANK ACT

The Dodd-Frank Act contains numerous and wide-ranging reforms to the structure of the U.S. financial
system. Portions of the Dodd-Frank Act are effective at different times, and many of the provisions are general
statements directing regulators to draft more detailed rules. Although the full scope of the Dodd-Frank Act’s
impact remains somewhat unclear, management expects that it will, over time, reduce revenue and increase
expenses. However, on February 3, 2017, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order that orders reform
of the laws and regulations governing the financial system (“Executive Order”). The Executive Order outlines the
Trump Administration’s policy related to financial system regulation, and it also directs the Secretary of the
Treasury to consult with the member agencies of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and to provide a

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report regarding which laws and regulations do not conform to new policy. The Executive Order is an effort to
scale back the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act and reduce regulation on the financial system.

Bank holding companies will be subjected to increased capital requirements (discussed above under “Item 1.
Business—Capital Requirements”). A provision known as the Volcker Rule limits WesBanco’s ability to engage
in proprietary trading, as well as its ability to sponsor or invest in hedge funds or private equity funds. In
December 2013, U.S. federal banking agencies issued joint final rules implementing this provision. The rules
were effective April 1, 2014, and WesBanco is expected to bring its activities and investments into full
compliance by July 21, 2017. Additionally, an interim final rule was issued in January 2014 that exempts
investments in certain collateralized debt obligations backed primarily by trust preferred securities from the
provisions of the Volcker Rule. This interim final rule issued in January 2014 did not have a material impact on
WesBanco for the year ended December 31, 2016.

The Dodd-Frank Act makes several changes affecting the securitization markets, which may affect a bank’s
ability or desire to use those markets to meet funding or liquidity needs. One of these changes calls for federal
regulators to adopt regulations requiring the sponsor of a securitization to retain at least 5% of the credit risk,
with exceptions for “qualified residential mortgages.”

Publicly traded companies are required by the Dodd-Frank Act to give shareholders an advisory vote on
executive compensation, and, in some cases, golden parachute arrangements. Further, SEC and NASDAQ
rulemaking under the Dodd-Frank Act requires NASDAQ-listed companies to have a compensation committee
composed entirely of independent directors. WesBanco’s compensation committee members currently satisfy the
independence criteria. The Dodd-Frank Act also calls for regulators to issue new rules relating to incentive-based
compensation arrangements deemed excessive, and proxy access by shareholders.

All banks and other insured depository institutions will have increased authority to open new branches
across state lines (discussed above under “Item 1. Business—Supervision and Regulation”). A provision
authorizing insured depository institutions to pay interest on checking accounts will likely increase WesBanco’s
interest expenses. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”), created by the Dodd-Frank Act, has
the authority to write rules implementing numerous consumer protection laws applicable to all banks (discussed
below under “Item 1. Business—Consumer Protection Laws”).

CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS

In connection with its lending and leasing activities, all banks are subject to a number of federal and state
laws designed to protect consumers and promote lending and other financial services to various sectors of the
economy and population. These laws include the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act,
the Truth in Lending Act, the Truth in Savings Act (“TILA”), the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the Real
Estate Settlement Procedures Act (“RESPA”), the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, and, in some cases, their
respective state law counterparts. The new CFPB created by the Dodd-Frank Act now has consolidated authority
to write regulations implementing these and other laws. WesBanco’s other subsidiaries that provide services
relating to consumer financial products and services will also be subject to the CFPB’s regulations. As an
institution with assets of less than $10 billion, WesBanco Bank has historically been examined by the FDIC for
compliance with these rules. When the Bank exceeds $10.0 billion in assets for four consecutive quarters, it will
come under CFPB supervision and examination. Relating to mortgage lending, the Dodd-Frank Act authorized
the CFPB to issue new regulations governing the ability to repay, qualified mortgages, mortgage servicing,
appraisals and compensation of mortgage lenders, all of which have been issued and have taken effect. They limit
the mortgage products offered by the Bank and have an impact on timely enforcement of delinquent mortgage
loans. In addition, the Dodd-Frank Act required the Federal Reserve Board to write rules to limit debit card
interchange fees to those “reasonable and proportional” to the cost of transactions, which were effective on
October 1, 2011. Even though the limits on debit card interchange fees apply only to institutions with more than
$10 billion in assets, market forces may over time limit debit card interchange fees as a source of revenue for all
banks, including smaller banks like WesBanco Bank.

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The Dodd-Frank Act also directed the CFPB to integrate the mortgage loan disclosures under TILA and
RESPA. The CFPB issued new integrated disclosures rules (“TRID”) which became effective October 3, 2015,
and which have combined the prior good faith estimate and truth in lending disclosure form into a new form, the
loan estimate. They have also combined the HUD-1 and final truth in lending disclosure forms into a new form,
the closing disclosure. The new rule is extremely complex, contains significant uncertainties as to penalties, some
of which can be quite material, contains prohibitions against correcting even technical mistakes, creates
uncertainty regarding last minute changes in the transaction and has triggered significant ambiguity in
compliance. Thus for covered transactions and most closed-end consumer credit transactions secured by real
property, the TRID rules have presented significant and ongoing challenges to real estate lenders.

Federal law currently contains extensive customer privacy protection provisions. Under these provisions, a
financial institution must provide to its customers, at the inception of the customer relationship and annually
thereafter, the institution’s policies and procedures regarding the handling of customers’ nonpublic personal
financial information. These provisions also provide that, except for certain limited exceptions, an institution
may not provide such personal information to unaffiliated third parties unless the institution discloses to the
customer that such information may be so provided and the customer is given the opportunity to opt out of such
disclosure. Federal law makes it a criminal offense, except in limited circumstances, to obtain or attempt to
obtain customer information of a financial nature by fraudulent or deceptive means.

the FDIC,

The CRA requires WesBanco Bank’s primary federal bank regulatory agency,

to assess
WesBanco Bank’s record in meeting the credit needs of the communities served by the bank, including low and
moderate-income neighborhoods and persons. Institutions are assigned one of four ratings: “Outstanding,”
“Satisfactory,” “Needs to Improve” or “Substantial Noncompliance.” This assessment is reviewed when a bank
applies to merge or consolidate with or acquire the assets or assume the liabilities of an insured depository
institution, or to open or relocate a branch office. Our ongoing community development efforts recently
culminated with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation assigning the Bank an Outstanding rating for our
community development performance under the Community Reinvestment Act on February 21, 2017. The FDIC
assigned this rating based on its examination of our performance from 2013 through June 30, 2016. It is the
highest rating awarded by federal regulators. The Bank also received the America Saves Designation of Savings
Excellence for Banks, a designation from America Saves that recognizes banks that went above and beyond to
encourage people to save money during America Saves Week 2016. WesBanco has worked with America Saves
for more than ten years, and has been an active participant in America Saves Week since its inception in 2007.

SECURITIES REGULATION

WesBanco’s full service broker-dealer subsidiary, WesBanco Securities, is registered as a broker-dealer
with the SEC and in the states in which it does business. WesBanco Securities also is a member of FINRA.
WesBanco Securities is subject to regulation by the SEC, FINRA and the securities administrators of the states in
which it is registered. WesBanco Securities is a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation, which
in the event of the liquidation of a broker-dealer, provides protection for customers’ securities accounts held by
WesBanco Securities of up to $500,000 for each eligible customer, subject to a limitation of $250,000 for claims
for cash balances.

In addition, WesBanco Bank’s Investment Department serves as an investment adviser to a family of mutual

funds and is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC and in some states.

On April 8, 2016, the Department of Labor issued its final version of the new regulation revising the
definition of a “fiduciary” with respect to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (hereinafter
“ERISA”) and the Internal Revenue Act of 1986 (hereinafter the “Code”). The new regulation categorizes
persons who provide investment advice or recommendations for a fee or other compensation to ERISA
retirement plans and Individual Retirement Accounts (hereinafter “IRAs”) as fiduciaries. The new regulation is
set to become effective on April 10, 2017.

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On February 3, 2017, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum on the “Fiduciary Duty
Rule”. The Memorandum directed the Department of Labor to review the new regulation. The Presidential
Memorandum then required the Department of Labor to: should it affirmatively determine that the new
regulation would (i) cause harm to investors, (ii) result in disruptions or dislocations within the retirement
services industry, or (iii) increase litigation and the prices investors and retirees pay for advice publish for notice
and comment a proposed rule rescinding or revising the new regulation.

Given the new guidance and review memorandum issued by President Donald Trump and his
Administration, the effect the new regulation will have on the business of the Bank is not yet determinable.
Nevertheless, the Bank continues to move forward with the creation and implementation of policies and
procedures necessary to ensure the Bank will be in compliance with the new regulation if it becomes effective.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING INITIATIVES AND THE USA PATRIOT ACT

A major focus of governmental policy on financial institutions in recent years has been aimed at combating
money laundering and terrorist financing. The USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 (the “USA Patriot Act”) substantially
broadened the scope of United States anti-money laundering laws and regulations by imposing significant new
compliance and due diligence obligations, creating new crimes and penalties and expanding the extra-territorial
jurisdiction of the United States. The United States Treasury Department has issued various implementing
regulations which apply certain requirements of the USA Patriot Act to financial institutions, such as WesBanco
Bank and WesBanco’s broker-dealer subsidiary. These regulations impose obligations on financial institutions to
maintain appropriate policies, procedures and controls to detect, prevent and report money laundering and
terrorist financing and to verify the identity of their customers. Failure of WesBanco and its subsidiaries to
maintain and implement adequate programs to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, or to comply
with all of the relevant laws or regulations, could have serious legal and reputational consequences for WesBanco
and its subsidiaries.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The risks described below are not the only ones we face in our business. Additional risks and uncertainties
not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also impair our business operations.
If any of the following risks occur, our business, financial condition or operating results could be materially
harmed.

DUE TO INCREASED COMPETITION, WESBANCO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ATTRACT AND
RETAIN BANKING CUSTOMERS AT CURRENT LEVELS.

WesBanco operates in a highly competitive banking and financial industry that could become even more
competitive as a result of legislative, regulatory and technological changes. WesBanco faces banking competition
in all the markets it serves from the following:

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local, regional and national banks;

savings and loans;

internet banks;

credit unions;

payday lenders and money services businesses;

finance companies;

online trading and robo-advisors; and

brokerage firms serving WesBanco’s market areas.

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In particular, the Bank’s competitors include several major national financial companies whose greater
resources may afford them a marketplace advantage by enabling them to maintain numerous banking locations
and mount extensive promotional and advertising campaigns. Additionally, banks and other financial institutions
may have products and services not offered by WesBanco, which may cause current and potential customers to
choose those institutions. Areas of competition include interest rates for loans and deposits, efforts to obtain
deposits and range and quality of services provided. WesBanco also faces competition from financial technology
(“FinTech”) companies. In addition to providing products and services traditionally offered by banks, some
FinTech companies allow customers to complete financial transactions without the need for bank intermediaries.
This could result in the loss of revenue from transaction fees and fewer customer accounts. If WesBanco is
unable to attract new and retain current customers, loan and deposit growth could decrease, causing WesBanco’s
results of operations and financial condition to be negatively impacted.

WESBANCO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EXPAND ITS TRUST AND INVESTMENT SERVICES
SEGMENT AND RETAIN ITS CURRENT CUSTOMERS.

WesBanco may not be able to attract new and retain current investment management clients due to

competition from the following:

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commercial banks and trust companies;

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investment advisory firms;

law firms;

brokerage firms; and

other financial services companies.

Its ability to successfully attract and retain investment management clients is dependent upon its ability to
compete with competitors’ investment products, level of investment performance, client services and marketing
and distribution capabilities. Due to changes in economic conditions, the performance of the trust and investment
services segment may be negatively impacted by the financial markets in which investment clients’ assets are
invested, causing clients to seek other alternative investment options. If WesBanco is not successful, its results
from operations and financial position may be negatively impacted.

CUSTOMERS MAY DEFAULT ON THE REPAYMENT OF LOANS WHICH COULD
SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT RESULTS OF OPERATIONS THROUGH INCREASES IN THE
PROVISION AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES.

The Bank’s customers may default on the repayment of loans, which may negatively impact WesBanco’s
earnings due to loss of principal and interest income. Increased operating expenses may result from the allocation
of management time and resources to the collection and work-out of the loan. Collection efforts may or may not
be successful causing WesBanco to write off the loan or repossess the collateral securing the loan, which may or
may not exceed the balance of the loan.

WesBanco maintains an allowance for loan losses, which is a reserve established through a provision for
loan losses charged to expense, to provide for probable incurred losses in our loan portfolio. Management
evaluates the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses at least quarterly, which includes testing certain
individual loans as well as collective pools of loans for impairment. This evaluation includes an assessment of
actual loss experience within each category of the portfolio, individual commercial and commercial real estate
loans that exhibit credit weakness; current economic events,
trends in
bankruptcy filings, and other pertinent factors; industry or geographic concentrations; and regulatory guidance.

including employment statistics,

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WesBanco’s regulatory agencies periodically review the allowance for loan losses. Based on their
assessment the regulatory agencies may require WesBanco to adjust the allowance for loan losses. These
adjustments could negatively impact WesBanco’s results of operations or financial position.

ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN WESBANCO’S MARKET AREAS COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT
EARNINGS.

WesBanco Bank serves both individuals and business customers throughout West Virginia, Ohio, western
Pennsylvania, Kentucky and southern Indiana. The substantial majority of WesBanco’s loan portfolio is to
individuals and businesses in these markets. As a result, the financial condition, results of operations and cash
flows of WesBanco are affected by local and regional economic conditions. A downturn in these economies
could have a negative impact on WesBanco and the ability of the Bank’s customers to repay their loans. The
value of the collateral securing loans to borrowers may also decline as the economy declines. As a result,
deteriorating economic conditions in these markets could cause a decline in the overall quality of WesBanco’s
loan portfolio requiring WesBanco to charge-off a higher percentage of loans and/or increase its allowance for
loan losses. A decline in economic conditions in these markets may also force customers to utilize deposits held
by WesBanco Bank in order to pay current expenses causing the Bank’s deposit base to shrink. As a result the
Bank may have to borrow funds at higher rates in order to meet liquidity needs. Lower oil and gas prices have
reduced shale gas activity in the region which may negatively impact local and regional economic conditions and
affect both commercial and retail customers, resulting in lower deposits and credit deterioration in the loan
portfolio. These events may have a negative impact on WesBanco’s earnings and financial condition.

CURRENT MARKET INTEREST RATES AND COST OF FUNDS MAY NEGATIVELY IMPACT
WESBANCO’S BANKING BUSINESS.

Fluctuations in interest rates may negatively impact the business of the Bank. The Bank’s main source of
income from operations is net interest income, which is equal to the difference between the interest income
received on interest-bearing assets (usually loans and investment securities) and the interest expense incurred in
connection with interest-bearing liabilities (usually deposits and borrowings). These rates are highly sensitive to
many factors beyond WesBanco’s control, including general economic conditions, both domestic and foreign,
and the monetary and fiscal policies of various governmental and regulatory authorities. WesBanco Bank’s net
interest income can be affected significantly by changes in market interest rates. Changes in relative interest rates
may reduce the Bank’s net interest income as the difference between interest income and interest expense
decreases. As a result, the Bank has adopted asset and liability management policies to minimize the potential
adverse effects of changes in interest rates on net interest income, primarily by altering the mix and maturity of
loans, investments and funding sources. However, even with these policies in place, WesBanco cannot be certain
that changes in interest rates or the shape of the interest rate yield curve will not negatively impact its results of
operations or financial position.

WesBanco’s cost of funds for banking operations may not decrease at the same pace as asset yields,
particularly in the current interest rate environment, where certain rates are subject to artificial floors or are less than
1%. Cost of funds also may increase as a result of future general economic conditions, interest rates and competitive
pressures. The Bank has traditionally obtained funds principally through deposits and borrowings from the Federal
Home Loan Bank (FHLB), correspondent banks, and other wholesale borrowing sources. As a general matter,
deposits are a cheaper source of funds than borrowings because interest rates paid for deposits are typically less than
interest rates charged for borrowings. If, as a result of general economic conditions, market interest rates,
competitive pressures or otherwise, the value of deposits at the Bank decreases relative to its overall banking
operations, the Bank may have to rely more heavily on borrowings as a source of funds in the future.

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SIGNIFICANT DECLINES IN U.S. AND GLOBAL MARKETS COULD HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT
ON WESBANCO’S EARNINGS.

The capital and credit markets could experience extreme disruption. These conditions result in less liquidity,
greater volatility, widening of credit spreads and a lack of price transparency in certain asset types. In many
cases, markets could exert downward pressure on stock prices, security prices and credit capacity for certain
issuers without regard to those issuers’ underlying financial strength. Sustained weakness in business and
economic conditions in any or all of the domestic or foreign financial markets could result in credit deterioration
in investment securities held by us, rating agency downgrades for such securities or other market factors that
(such as lack of liquidity for re-sales, absence of reliable pricing information or unanticipated changes in the
competitive market) could result in us having to recognize other-than-temporary impairment in the value of such
investment securities, with a corresponding charge against earnings. Furthermore, our pension assets are
primarily invested in equity and debt securities, and weakness in capital and credit markets could result in
deterioration of these assets, and changes in certain key pension assumptions based on current interest rates,
long-term rates of return and other economic or actuarial assumptions may increase minimum funding
contributions and future pension expense. If the markets deteriorate further, these conditions may be material to
WesBanco’s ability to access capital and may adversely impact results of operations.

Further, WesBanco’s trust and investment services income could be impacted by fluctuations in the
securities market. A portion of this revenue is based on the value of the underlying investment portfolios. If the
values of those investment portfolios decline, the Bank’s revenue could be negatively impacted.

RISKS INHERENT IN MUNICIPAL BONDS COULD HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON
WESBANCO’S EARNINGS.

As of December 31, 2016, approximately 40% of WesBanco’s total securities portfolio was invested in
municipal bonds. Although WesBanco’s municipal portfolio is broadly spread across the U.S., any downturn in
the economy of a state or municipality in which WesBanco holds municipal obligations could increase the
default risk of the respective debt. In addition, a portion of WesBanco’s municipal portfolio is comprised of
Build America bonds. Due to the current government sequester reducing the interest subsidy that the government
provides to the issuing municipalities, extraordinary redemption provisions (ERP) may be executed by the
municipality if it is in their favor to do so. There is a risk that when an ERP is executed, WesBanco may not
recover its amortized cost in the bond if it was purchased at a premium. Credit risks are also prevalent when
downgrades of credit ratings are issued by major credit rating agencies, which are caused by creditworthiness
issues of both bond insurers and the municipality itself. Credit rating downgrades to a non-investment grade level
may force WesBanco to sell a municipal bond at a price where amortized cost may not be recovered. Any of the
above default risks, early redemption risks and credit risks could cause WesBanco to take impairment charges,
which could be significant, that would negatively impact earnings.

WESBANCO MAY BE REQUIRED TO WRITE DOWN GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE
ASSETS, CAUSING ITS FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS TO BE NEGATIVELY
AFFECTED.

When WesBanco acquires a business, a portion of the purchase price of the acquisition is allocated to
goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets. The amount of the purchase price which is allocated to goodwill
and other intangible assets is determined by the excess of the purchase price over the net identifiable assets
acquired. WesBanco’s goodwill is 43% of stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2016 and 2015. Under
current accounting standards, if WesBanco determines that goodwill or intangible assets are impaired, it is
required to write down the carrying value of these assets. WesBanco conducts an annual review to determine
whether goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets are impaired. WesBanco completed such an impairment
analysis in 2016 and concluded that no impairment charge was necessary for the year ended December 31, 2016.
WesBanco cannot provide assurance that it will not be required to take an impairment charge in the future. Any
impairment charge would have a negative effect on its shareholders’ equity and financial results and may cause a
decline in our stock price.

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SUITABLE ACQUISITION OPPORTUNITIES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE TO WESBANCO IN THE
FUTURE.

WesBanco continually evaluates opportunities to acquire other businesses. However, WesBanco may not
have the opportunity to make suitable acquisitions on favorable terms in the future, which could negatively
impact the growth of its business. WesBanco expects that other banking and financial companies, many of which
have significantly greater resources, will compete to acquire compatible businesses. This competition could
increase prices for acquisitions that WesBanco would likely pursue, and its competitors may have greater
resources than it does. Also, acquisitions of regulated businesses such as banks are subject to various regulatory
approvals. If WesBanco fails to receive the appropriate regulatory approvals, it will not be able to consummate
an acquisition that it believes is in its best interests.

WESBANCO IS SUBJECT TO EXTENSIVE GOVERNMENT REGULATION AND SUPERVISION.

WesBanco is subject to extensive federal and state regulation, supervision and examination. Banking
regulations are primarily intended to protect depositors’ funds, federal deposit insurance funds and the banking
system as a whole, rather than corporate shareholders. These regulations affect WesBanco’s lending practices,
capital structure, investment practices, dividend policy, operations and growth, among other things. These
regulations also impose obligations to maintain appropriate policies, procedure and controls. Congress and
federal regulatory agencies continually review banking laws, regulations and policies for possible changes.
Changes to statutes, regulations or regulatory policies, including changes in interpretation or implementation of
statutes, regulations or policies, could affect WesBanco in substantial and unpredictable ways. Such changes
could subject WesBanco to additional costs, limit the types of financial services and products that could be
offered, and/or increase the ability of non-banks to offer competing financial services and products, among other
things. Failure to comply with laws, regulations or policies could result in sanctions by regulatory agencies, civil
penalties and/or reputation damage, which could have a material adverse effect on WesBanco’s business,
financial condition and result of operations.

As of December 31, 2016, WesBanco had $163.6 million in subordinated and junior subordinated debt
presented as a separate category of long-term debt on its Consolidated Balance Sheets, which includes
$137.6 million in junior subordinated debt. For regulatory purposes, Trust Preferred Securities totaling
$138.0 million underlying such junior subordinated debt are included in Tier 1 capital in accordance with
regulatory reporting requirements. On March 1, 2005, the Federal Reserve Board adopted a rule that retains trust
preferred securities in Tier 1 capital, but with stricter quantitative limits and clearer qualitative standards. Under
the rule, the aggregate amount of trust preferred securities and certain other capital elements is limited to 25% of
Tier 1 capital elements, net of goodwill. The amount of trust preferred securities and certain other elements in
excess of the limit can be included in Tier 2 capital, subject to restrictions. The Dodd-Frank Act required the
federal banking agencies to develop new consolidated capital requirements applicable to bank holding companies
and banks. Rules issued in 2013 generally exclude trust preferred securities from Tier 1 capital beginning in
2015, however, a grandfather provision will permit bank holding companies with consolidated assets of less than
$15 billion, such as WesBanco, to continue counting existing trust preferred securities as Tier 1 capital until they
mature. For bank holding companies with consolidated assets greater than $15 billion, the existing trust preferred
securities would be included as Tier 2 capital until the instruments are redeemed or mature.

In addition, new international capital standards known as Basel III, which were implemented by a U.S.
federal banking agencies’ joint final rule issued in July 2013, and effective January 1, 2015, further increases the
minimum capital requirements applicable to WesBanco and the Bank, which may negatively impact both entities.
requirements are described above in “Item 1.
Additional
Business—Capital Requirements.”

these changes in capital

information about

Regulation of WesBanco and its subsidiaries is expected to continue to expand in scope and complexity in
the future. These laws are expected to have the effect of increasing WesBanco’s costs of doing business and
reducing its revenues, and may limit its ability to pursue business opportunities or otherwise adversely affect its

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business and financial condition. The Dodd-Frank Act and other laws, as well as rules implementing or related to
them, may adversely affect WesBanco. Specifically, any governmental or regulatory action having the effect of
requiring WesBanco to obtain additional capital could reduce earnings and have a material dilutive effect on
current shareholders, including the Dodd-Frank Act source of strength requirement that bank holding companies
make capital infusions into a troubled subsidiary bank. Legislation and regulation of debit card fees, credit cards
and other bank services, as well as changes in WesBanco’s practices relating to those and other bank services,
may affect WesBanco’s revenue and other financial results. Additional information about increased regulation is
provided in “Item 1. Business” under the headings “Supervision and Regulation,” “Holding Company
Regulations,” “Capital Requirements,” “Dodd-Frank Act,” and “Consumer Protection Laws.”

WesBanco is also subject to tax laws and regulations promulgated by the United States government and the
states in which it operates. Changes to these laws and regulations or the interpretations of such laws and
regulations by taxing authorities could impact future tax expense and the value of deferred tax assets.

ADDITIONAL GROWTH WILL SUBJECT WESBANCO TO ADDITIONAL REGULATION AND
INCREASED SUPERVISION.

The Dodd-Frank Act imposes additional regulatory requirements on institutions with $10 billion or more in
assets. WesBanco had $9.8 billion in assets as of December 31, 2016. Additional growth that results in
WesBanco having assets of $10 billion or more would subject WesBanco to the following:

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Supervision, examination and enforcement by the CFPB with respect to consumer financial protection
laws;

• Regulatory stress testing requirements, whereby WesBanco would be required to conduct an annual

stress test (using assumptions for baseline, adverse and severely adverse scenarios);

• A modified methodology for calculating FDIC insurance assessments and potentially higher assessment
rates as a result of institutions with $10 billion or more in assets being required to bear a greater portion
of the cost of raising the reserve ratio;

• Heightened compliance standards under the Volcker Rule;

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Significantly reduced debit card interchange revenue from applicability of the Durbin Amendment; and

Enhanced supervision as a larger financial institution.

The imposition of these regulatory requirements and increased supervision may require additional
commitment of
resources to regulatory compliance and may increase WesBanco’s cost of
operations. Further, the results of the stress testing process may lead WesBanco to retain additional capital or
alter the mix of its capital components.

financial

A NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARD WILL RESULT IN A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN HOW WE
RECOGNIZE CREDIT LOSSES AND MAY HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON OUR FINANCIAL
CONDITION OR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standard update,
“Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,”
which replaces the current “incurred loss” model for recognizing credit losses with an “expected loss” model
referred to as the Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”) model. Under the CECL model, we will be required to
present certain financial assets carried at amortized cost, such as loans held for investment and held-to-maturity
debt securities, at the net amount expected to be collected. The measurement of expected credit losses is to be
based on information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and
supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. This measurement will take place at the
time the financial asset is first added to the balance sheet and periodically thereafter. This differs significantly

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from the “incurred loss” model required under current generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”),
which delays recognition until it is probable a loss has been incurred. Accordingly, we expect that the adoption of
the CECL model will materially affect how we determine our allowance for loan losses and could require us to
significantly increase our allowance. Moreover, the CECL model may create more volatility in the level of our
allowance for loan losses. If we are required to materially increase our level of allowance for loan losses for any
reason, such increase could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The new CECL standard will become effective for us for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019
and for interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact the CECL model will
have on our accounting, but we expect to recognize a one-time cumulative-effect adjustment to our allowance for
loan losses as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the new standard is effective, consistent with
regulatory expectations set forth in interagency guidance issued at the end of 2016. We cannot yet determine the
magnitude of any such one-time cumulative adjustment or of the overall impact of the new standard on our
financial condition or results of operations.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF BORROWINGS AND LIQUIDITY FROM THE FEDERAL HOME
LOAN BANK SYSTEM AND OTHER SOURCES COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT EARNINGS.

WesBanco Bank is currently a member bank of the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) of Pittsburgh, and
while it retains certain short-term borrowings from the FHLB of Cincinnati from prior bank acquisitions, it is no
longer considered a member bank of such FHLB. Membership in this system of quasi-governmental, regional
home-loan oriented agency banks allows us to participate in various programs offered by the FHLB. We borrow
funds from the FHLB, which are secured by a blanket lien on certain residential and commercial mortgage loans,
and if applicable, investment securities with collateral values in excess of the outstanding balances. Future
earnings shortfalls and minimum capital requirements of the FHLB may impact the collateral necessary to secure
borrowings and limit the borrowings extended to their member banks, as well as require additional capital
contributions by member banks. The FHLB’s rating assigned to WesBanco Bank may also negatively impact the
amount of term collateral and other conditions imposed by the FHLB upon WesBanco Bank. Should these
situations occur, WesBanco’s short-term liquidity needs could be negatively impacted. If WesBanco was
restricted from using FHLB advances due to weakness in the system or with the FHLB of Pittsburgh, WesBanco
may be forced to find alternative funding sources. If WesBanco is required to rely more heavily on higher cost
funding sources, revenues may not increase proportionately to cover these costs, which would adversely affect
WesBanco’s results of operations and financial position.

THE SOUNDNESS OF OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS COULD ADVERSELY IMPACT
WESBANCO

Financial service institutions are interrelated as a result of trading, clearing, counterparty, or other
relationships. WesBanco has exposure to various industries and counterparties, and WesBanco routinely executes
transactions with counterparties in the financial industry, including brokers and dealers, commercial banks,
investment banks, mutual and hedge funds and other institutions. As a result, a default by, or potential default by,
a financial institution could result in market-wide liquidity problems, losses or other financial institution defaults.
Many of these transactions could expose WesBanco to credit risk in the event of default of our counterparty or
client. These losses or defaults could adversely effect on our business, financial condition, and results of
operations.

WESBANCO’S FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS DEPEND ON THE
SUCCESSFUL GROWTH OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES.

WesBanco’s primary business activity for the foreseeable future will be to act as the holding company of its
banking and other subsidiaries. Therefore, WesBanco’s future profitability will depend on the success and
growth of these subsidiaries. In the future, part of WesBanco’s growth may come from buying other banks and

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buying or establishing other companies. Such entities may not be profitable after they are purchased or
established, and they may lose money or be dilutive to earnings per share, particularly for the first few years. A
new bank or company may bring with it unexpected liabilities, bad loans, or poor employee relations, or the new
bank or company may lose customers and the associated revenue. Dilution of book and tangible book value may
occur as a result of an acquisition that may not be earned back for several years, if at all.

WESBANCO’S ABILITY TO PAY DIVIDENDS IS LIMITED, AND COMMON STOCK DIVIDENDS
MAY HAVE TO BE REDUCED OR ELIMINATED.

Holders of shares of WesBanco’s common stock are entitled to dividends if, when, and as declared by
WesBanco’s Board of Directors out of funds legally available for that purpose. Although the Board of Directors
has declared cash dividends in the past, the current ability to pay dividends is largely dependent upon the receipt
of dividends from the Bank. Federal and state laws impose restrictions on the ability of the Bank to pay
dividends, which restrictions are more fully described in “Item 1. Business—Payment of Dividends.” In general,
future dividend policy is subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon a number of
factors, including WesBanco’s and the Bank’s future earnings, liquidity and capital requirements, regulatory
constraints and financial condition.

FUTURE EXPANSION BY WESBANCO MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AS WELL AS DILUTE THE INTERESTS OF OUR
SHAREHOLDERS AND NEGATIVELY AFFECT THE PRICE OF OUR COMMON STOCK.

WesBanco may acquire other financial institutions, or branches or assets of other financial institutions, in
the future. WesBanco may also open new branches and enter into new lines of business or offer new products or
services. Any such expansion of our business will involve a number of expenses and risks, which may include:

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the time and expense associated with identifying and evaluating potential expansions;

the potential inaccuracy of estimates and judgments used to evaluate credit, operations, management and
market risk with respect to target institutions;

the time and costs of evaluating new markets, hiring local management and opening new offices, and
the delay between commencing these activities and the generation of profits from the expansion;

the risk we could discover undisclosed liabilities resulting from any acquisitions for which we may
become responsible;

our financing of the expansion;

the diversion of management’s attention to the negotiation of a transaction and the integration of the
operations and personnel of the combining businesses;

entry into unfamiliar markets;

the introduction of new products and services into our existing business;

the incurrence and possible impairment of goodwill associated with an acquisition and possible adverse
short-term effects on our results of operations;

the risk that benefits such as enhanced earnings that we anticipate from any new acquisitions may not
develop and future results of the combined companies may be materially lower from those estimated;
and

the risk of loss of key employees and customers.

We can give no assurance that integration efforts for any future acquisitions will be successful. We may
issue equity securities in connection with acquisitions, which could dilute the economic and voting interests of
our existing shareholders. WesBanco completed the acquisition of YCB on September 9, 2016 and integration
issues such as those described above could be experienced in the future as a result.

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HIGHER FDIC DEPOSIT INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND ASSESSMENTS COULD ADVERSELY
AFFECT WESBANCO’S FINANCIAL CONDITION.

Since 2008, the economic environment caused higher levels of bank failures, which dramatically increased
FDIC resolution costs and led to a significant reduction in the deposit insurance fund. In order to restore reserve
ratios of the deposit insurance fund, the FDIC has in the past significantly increased the assessment rates paid by
financial institutions for deposit insurance. In addition, in May 2009, the FDIC imposed a special assessment on
all
insured institutions, and in November 2009, it adopted a rule requiring banks to prepay their FDIC
assessments for years through 2012, which accompanied a rate increase beginning in 2011. In 2016, the FDIC
achieved their targeted reserve fund ratio of 1.15 percent, which allowed banks with total assets of less than
$10 billion to have a reduction in costs. Banks greater than $10 billion in total assets will continue to have higher
assessed rates until the reserve fund ratio reaches 1.35 percent, including a 4.5 basis point surcharge until late
2018. Additionally, if and when WesBanco’s total assets surpass $10 billion, under the Dodd Frank Act, to the
the increased assessments (including the above
extent
mentioned surcharge) are to be borne primarily by institutions with assets of greater than $10 billion. Additional
increases in FDIC insurance premiums and future special assessments may adversely affect WesBanco’s results
of operations and financial condition.

the FDIC increases reserves against future losses,

INTERRUPTION TO OUR INFORMATION SYSTEMS OR BREACHES IN SECURITY COULD
ADVERSELY AFFECT WESBANCO’S OPERATIONS.

WesBanco relies on information systems and communications for operating and monitoring all major
aspects of business, as well as internal management functions. Any failure, interruption, intrusion or breach in
security of these systems could result
in failures or disruptions in the WesBanco customer relationship,
management, general ledger, deposit, loan and other systems. While WesBanco has policies, procedures and
technical safeguards designed to prevent or limit the effect of any failure, interruption, intrusion or security
breach of its information systems, and also performs testing of business continuity and disaster recovery plans,
there can be no absolute assurance that the above-noted issues will not occur or, if they do occur, that they will be
adequately addressed.

There have been efforts on the part of third parties to breach data security at financial institutions. The
ability of our customers to bank remotely, including online and through mobile devices, requires secure
transmission of confidential information and increases the risk of data security breaches. Because the techniques
used to attack financial services company communications and information systems change frequently (and
generally increase in sophistication), often attacks are not recognized until launched against a target, may be
supported by foreign governments or other well-financed entities, and may originate from less regulated and
remote areas around the world, we may be unable to address these techniques in advance of attacks, including by
implementing adequate preventative measures. Certain financial institutions in the United States have also
experienced attacks from technically sophisticated and well-resourced third parties that were intended to disrupt
normal business activities by making internet banking systems inaccessible to customers for extended periods.
These “denial-of-service” attacks, if attempted, would require substantial resources to defend, and may affect
customer satisfaction and behavior.

Cyber-attacks on third party retailers or other business establishments that widely accept debit card or check
payments could compromise sensitive bank customer information, such as debit card and account numbers. Such
an attack could result in significant costs to the bank, such as costs to reimburse customers, reissue debit cards
and open new customer accounts.

The occurrence of any such failure, disruption or security breach of WesBanco’s information systems,
particularly if widespread or resulting in financial losses to our customers, could damage WesBanco’s reputation,
result in a loss of customer business, subject WesBanco to additional regulatory scrutiny, and expose WesBanco
to civil litigation and possible financial liability. In addition, the prevalence of cyber-attacks and other efforts to

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breach or disrupt our systems has led, and will continue to lead, to costs to WesBanco with respect to prevention
and mitigation of these risks, as well as costs reimbursing customers for losses suffered as a result of these
actions. Successful attacks or systems failures at other large financial institutions, whether or not WesBanco is
included, could lead to a general loss of customer confidence in financial institutions with a potential negative
impact on WesBanco’s business, additional demands on the part of our regulators, and increased costs to deal
with risks identified as a result of the problems affecting others. The risks described above could have a material
effect on WesBanco’s business, results of operations and financial condition.

LOSS OF KEY EMPLOYEES COULD IMPACT GROWTH AND EARNINGS AND MAY HAVE AN
ADVERSE IMPACT ON BUSINESS.

Our operating results and ability to adequately manage our growth are highly dependent on the services,
including executive officers and senior
managerial abilities and performance of our key employees,
management. Our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain highly skilled and qualified management,
loan origination, finance, administrative, marketing and technical personnel and upon the continued contributions
of this management and personnel. The loss of services, or the inability to successfully complete planned or
unplanned transitions of key personnel approaching normal retirement age, could have an adverse impact on
WesBanco’s business, operating results and financial condition because of their skills, knowledge of the local
markets, years of industry experience and the difficulty of promptly finding qualified replacement personnel.

A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF WESBANCO’S LOAN PORTFOLIO IS IN WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, AND
PENNSYLVANIA AND IN COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE.
DETERIORATIONS IN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN THIS AREA OR IN THE REAL ESTATE
MARKET GENERALLY COULD BE MORE HARMFUL TO THE COMPANY COMPARED TO
MORE DIVERSIFIED INSTITUTIONS.

As of December 31, 2016, approximately 22% of WesBanco’s loan portfolio was comprised of residential

real estate loans, and 46% was comprised of commercial real estate loans.

Inherent risks of commercial real estate (“CRE”) lending include the cyclical nature of the real estate
market, construction risk and interest rate risk. The cyclical nature of real estate markets can cause CRE loans to
suffer considerable distress. During these times of distress, a property’s performance can be negatively affected
by tenants’ deteriorating credit strength and lease expirations in times of softening demand caused by economic
deterioration or over-supply conditions. Even if borrowers are able to meet their payment obligations, they may
find it difficult to refinance their full loan amounts at maturity due to declines in property value. Other risks
associated with CRE lending include regulatory changes and environmental liability. Regulatory changes in tax
legislation, zoning or similar external conditions including environmental liability may affect property values and
the economic feasibility of existing and proposed real estate projects.

The company’s CRE loan portfolio is concentrated in West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania. There are a
wide variety of economic conditions within the local markets of the three states in which most of the company’s
CRE loan portfolio is situated. Rates of employment, consumer loan demand, household formation, and the level
of economic activity can vary widely from state to state and among metropolitan areas, cities and towns.
Metropolitan markets comprise various submarkets where property values and demand can be affected by many
factors, such as demographic makeup, geographic features, transportation, recreation, local government, school
systems, utility infrastructure, tax burden, building-stock age, zoning and building codes, and available land for
development. As a result of the high concentration of the company’s loan portfolio, it may be more sensitive, as
compared to more diversified institutions, to future disruptions in and deterioration of this market, which could
lead to losses which could have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition and results of
operations of the company.

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WESBANCO MAY NEED TO RAISE CAPITAL IN THE FUTURE, BUT CAPITAL MAY NOT BE
AVAILABLE WHEN NEEDED OR AT ACCEPTABLE TERMS.

Federal and state banking regulators require WesBanco and its banking subsidiary, WesBanco Bank, to
maintain adequate levels of capital to support its operations. In addition, in the future WesBanco may need to
raise additional capital to support its business or to finance acquisitions, if any, or WesBanco may otherwise elect
to raise additional capital in anticipation of future growth opportunities. If WesBanco’s total assets were to
increase to $15 billion due to acquisitions, certain trust preferred securities would no longer be included in the
Tier 1 capital of the risk-based capital guidelines. WesBanco has $137.6 million and $106.2 million in junior
subordinated debt in its Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

WesBanco’s ability to raise additional capital for parent company or banking subsidiary needs will depend
on conditions at that time in the capital markets, overall economic conditions, WesBanco’s financial performance
and condition, and other factors, many of which are outside our control. There is no assurance that, if needed,
WesBanco will be able to raise additional capital on favorable terms or at all. An inability to raise additional
capital may have a material adverse effect on our ability to expand operations, and on our financial condition,
results of operations and future prospects.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

WesBanco’s subsidiaries generally own their respective offices, related facilities and any unimproved real
property held for future expansion. At December 31, 2016, WesBanco operated 174 banking offices in West
Virginia, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and southern Indiana, of which 132 were owned and 42 were
leased. WesBanco also operated three loan production offices leased in Ohio and western Pennsylvania. These
leases expire at various dates through November 2040 and generally include options to renew. The Bank also
owns several regional headquarters buildings in various markets, most of which also house a banking office and/
or certain back office functions.

The main office of WesBanco is located at 1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, West Virginia, in a building owned by
the Bank. The building contains approximately 100,000 square feet and serves as the main office for both
WesBanco’s community banking segment and its trust and investment services segment, as well as its executive
offices. The Bank’s major back office operations currently occupy approximately 90% of the space available in
an office building connected via sky-bridge to the main office. This adjacent back office building is owned by
WesBanco Properties, Inc., a subsidiary of WesBanco, with the remainder of the building leased to unrelated
businesses.

At various building locations, WesBanco rents or makes available commercial office space to unrelated
businesses. Rental
income totaled $0.8 million, $0.6 million and $0.7 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014,
respectively. For additional disclosures related to WesBanco’s properties, other fixed assets and leases, please
refer to Note 6, “Premises and Equipment” in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

WesBanco is also involved in lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, which arise in the ordinary
course of business. While any litigation contains an element of uncertainty, WesBanco does not believe that a
material loss related to such proceedings or claims pending or known to be threatened is reasonably possible.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not Applicable.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER

MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

WesBanco’s common stock is quoted on the NASDAQ Global Select Stock Market under the symbol
WSBC. The approximate number of record holders of WesBanco’s $2.0833 par value common stock as of
February 17, 2017 was 6,869, not including shares held in nominee positions. The number of holders does not
include WesBanco employees who have purchased stock or had stock allocated to them through WesBanco’s
Employee Stock Ownership and 401(k) plan (the “KSOP”). All WesBanco employees who meet the eligibility
requirements of the KSOP are included in this retirement plan.

The table below presents for each quarter in 2016 and 2015, the high and low sales price per share as

reported by NASDAQ and cash dividends declared per share.

Fourth quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$43.77
33.09
33.47
30.36

$32.06
29.78
28.89
26.93

High

Low

Dividend
Declared

$0.240
0.240
0.240
0.240

High

Low

$34.32
36.11
35.39
35.08

$29.49
29.26
30.75
30.11

Dividend
Declared

$0.230
0.230
0.230
0.230

2016

2015

In April 2015, WesBanco shareholders approved an increase in the number of authorized shares of common

stock from 50,000,000 shares to 100,000,000 shares.

At December 31, 2016, WesBanco had twelve capital trusts, which are all wholly-owned trust subsidiaries
of WesBanco formed for the purpose of issuing Trust Preferred Securities and lending the proceeds to
WesBanco. The debentures and trust preferred securities issued by the trusts provide that WesBanco has the right
to elect to defer the payment of interest on the debentures and trust preferred securities for up to an aggregate of
20 quarterly periods. However, if WesBanco should defer the payment of interest or default on the payment of
interest, it may not declare or pay any dividends on its common stock during any such period. For additional
disclosure relating to WesBanco Trust Preferred Securities, refer to Note 11, “Subordinated Debt and Junior
Subordinated Debt” in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Federal and state laws impose restrictions on the ability of the Bank to pay dividends, which restrictions are

more fully described in “Item 1. Business—Payment of Dividends.”

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As of December 31, 2016, WesBanco had two active one million share stock repurchase plans. The first
plan was originally approved by the Board of Directors on March 21, 2007 and the second, which is incremental
to the first, was approved October 22, 2015. Each provides for shares to be repurchased for general corporate
purposes, which may include a subsequent resource for potential acquisitions, shareholder dividend reinvestment
and employee benefit plans. The timing, price and quantity of purchases are at the discretion of WesBanco, and
the plan may be discontinued or suspended at any time.

Repurchases in the fourth quarter include those for the KSOP and dividend reinvestment plans and

repurchases to facilitate stock compensation transactions.

Certain information relating to securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans is set
forth under the heading “Equity Compensation Plan Information” in Part III, “Item 12. Security Ownership of
Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.”

The following table shows the activity in WesBanco’s stock repurchase plan and other purchases for the

quarter ended December 31, 2016:

Period

Balance at September 30, 2016 . . . . . . .

October 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016
Open market repurchases . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other repurchases (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other transactions (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

November 1, 2016 to November 30,

2016

Open market repurchases . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other repurchases (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other transactions (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

December 1, 2016 to December 31,

2016

Open market repurchases . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other repurchases (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other transactions (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fourth Quarter 2016
Open market repurchases . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other repurchases (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other transactions (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased

Average Price
Paid per Share

Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans

Maximum Number of
Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans

—
—
17,902

$ —
—
33.06

—
3,637
1,556

—
—
1,684

—
3,637
21,142

24,779

—
32.68
36.21

—
—
41.33

—
32.68
33.95

$33.76

—
—
N/A

—
3,637
N/A

—
—
N/A

—
3,637
N/A

3,637

1,123,944

1,123,944
1,123,944
1,123,944

1,123,944
1,120,307
N/A

1,120,307
1,120,307
N/A

1,123,944
1,120,307
N/A

1,120,307

(1) Consists of shares purchased from employees for the payment of withholding taxes to facilitate stock

compensation transactions.

(2) Consists of open market purchases transacted in the KSOP and dividend reinvestment plans.
N/A—Not applicable

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The following graph shows a comparison of cumulative total shareholder returns for WesBanco, the Russell
2000 Index and the SNL Small Cap Bank Index. The total shareholder return assumes a $100 investment in the
common stock of WesBanco and each index since December 31, 2011 with reinvestment of dividends.

Total Return Performance

WesBanco, Inc.

Russell 2000

SNL Small Cap Bank Index

l

e
u
a
V
x
e
d
n

I

300

250

200

150

100

50

0

12/31/11

12/31/12

12/31/13

12/31/14

12/31/15

12/31/16

Index

12/31/11

12/31/12

12/31/13

12/31/14

12/31/15

12/31/16

WesBanco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SNL Small Cap Bank Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100.00
100.00
100.00

118.13
116.35
116.48

175.12
161.52
162.46

195.82
169.43
171.24

173.88
161.95
187.53

256.68
196.45
265.89

Period Ending

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following consolidated selected financial data is derived from WesBanco’s audited financial statements
as of and for the five years ended December 31, 2016. The following consolidated financial data should be read
in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(“MD&A”) and the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report.
WesBanco’s acquisitions during the five years ended December 31, 2016 include YCB on September 9, 2016,
ESB on February 10, 2015 and Fidelity on November 30, 2012 and include the results of operations since the
date of acquisition.

(dollars in thousands, except shares and per share amounts)

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

For the years ended December 31,

1.84
1.84
0.70
24.45
13.48
26,867,227
26,888,847

2.15 $
2.15
0.92
29.18
16.51
37,488,331
37,547,127

2.18 $
2.18
0.78
25.59
14.68
29,270,922
29,344,683

2.16 $
2.16
0.96
30.53
17.19
40,100,320
40,127,076

2.39 $
2.39
0.88
26.90
16.09
29,249,499
29,333,876

PER COMMON SHARE INFORMATION
Earnings per common share—basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Earnings per common share—diluted . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividends declared per common share . . . . . . . . . . .
Book value at year end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tangible book value at year end (1)
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Average common shares outstanding—basic . . . . . .
Average common shares outstanding—diluted . . . . .
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,316,214 $ 2,422,450 $ 1,511,094 $ 1,532,906 $ 1,623,753
17,315
Loans held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21,903
6,205,762
3,635,063
Net portfolio loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9,790,877
6,078,717
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7,040,879
4,944,284
Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,168,322
254,158
Total FHLB and other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
163,598
113,832
Subordinated debt and junior subordinated debt . . . .
1,341,408
Shareholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
714,184
SELECTED RATIOS
Return on average assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Return on average tangible assets (1)
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Return on average equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Return on average tangible equity (1) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net interest margin (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Efficiency ratio (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Average loans to average deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allowance for loan losses to total loans . . . . . . . . . .
Allowance for loan losses to total non-performing

7,899
5,024,132
8,470,298
6,066,299
1,123,106
106,196
1,122,132

5,865
4,042,112
6,296,565
5,048,983
303,816
106,176
788,190

5,855
3,847,549
6,144,773
5,062,530
190,044
106,137
746,595

0.97%
1.06
7.13
12.73
3.32
56.69
85.79
0.70

0.99%
1.08
7.62
13.41
3.41
57.05
78.53
0.82

1.12%
1.20
8.97
15.39
3.61
59.59
76.89
1.09

1.05%
1.13
8.72
15.79
3.58
60.99
75.28
1.22

0.88%
0.96
7.54
13.57
3.53
60.98
74.15
1.43

loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
82.79
Non-performing assets to total assets . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.15
0.66
Net loan charge-offs to average loans . . . . . . . . . . . .
11.71
Average shareholders’ equity to average assets . . . .
6.84
Tangible equity to tangible assets (1)
. . . . . . . . . . . .
9.34
Tier 1 leverage ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12.82
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14.07
Total capital to risk-weighted assets . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N/A
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio (CET 1) . . . . . . .
Dividend payout ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38.04
Trust assets at market value (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,723,142 $ 3,625,411 $ 3,840,540 $ 3,688,734 $ 3,238,556

110.76
0.49
0.12
13.60
8.20
9.81
13.16
14.18
11.28
44.44

91.99
0.92
0.38
12.00
7.35
9.27
13.06
14.19
N/A
35.78

92.84
0.60
0.23
13.04
7.95
9.38
13.35
14.11
11.66
42.79

87.76
0.89
0.23
12.48
7.88
9.88
13.76
14.81
N/A
36.82

(1) See non-GAAP Measures with this “Item 6. Selected Financial Data” for additional information relating to the calculation of this item.
(2) Presented on a fully taxable-equivalent (FTE) and annualized basis. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax benefit of income on certain
tax-exempt loans and investments using the federal statutory tax rate of 35% for each period presented. WesBanco believes this measure to
be the preferred industry measurement of net interest income and provides relevant comparison between taxable and non-taxable amounts.

(3) Trust assets are held by the Bank, in fiduciary or agency capacities for its customers and therefore are not included as assets on

WesBanco’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

N/A—not applicable

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For the years ended December 31,

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

SUMMARY STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Interest and dividend income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$286,097
32,767

$261,712
24,725

$215,991
22,763

$217,890
32,403

$211,686
43,335

Net interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for credit losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net interest income after provision for credit losses . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Income before provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

253,330
8,478

244,852
81,499
208,680

117,671
31,036

236,987
8,353

228,634
74,466
193,923

109,177
28,415

193,228
6,405

186,823
68,504
161,633

93,694
23,720

185,487
9,086

176,401
69,285
160,998

84,688
20,763

168,351
19,874

148,477
64,775
150,120

63,132
13,588

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 86,635

$ 80,762

$ 69,974

$ 63,925

$ 49,544

Earnings per common share—basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Earnings per common share—diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

$

2.16

2.16

$

$

2.15

2.15

$

$

2.39

2.39

$

$

2.18

2.18

$

$

1.84

1.84

Non-GAAP Measures

The following non-GAAP financial measures used by WesBanco provide information that WesBanco
believes is useful to investors in understanding WesBanco’s operating performance and trends, and facilitates
comparisons with the performance of WesBanco’s peers. The following tables summarize the non-GAAP
financial measures derived from amounts reported in WesBanco’s financial statements.

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

For the years ended December 31,

Tangible equity to tangible assets:
Total shareholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets, net of

$ 1,341,408

$ 1,122,132

$

788,190

$

746,595

$

714,184

deferred tax liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(586,403)

(487,270)

(316,914)

(318,161)

(320,399)

Tangible equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets, net of

755,005
9,790,877

634,862
8,470,298

471,276
6,296,565

428,434
6,144,773

393,785
6,078,717

deferred tax liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(586,403)

(487,270)

(316,914)

(318,161)

(320,399)

Tangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9,204,474

7,983,028

5,979,651

5,826,612

5,758,318

Tangible equity to tangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.20%

7.95%

7.88%

7.35%

6.84%

Tangible book value:
Total shareholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets, net of

$ 1,341,408

$ 1,122,132

$

788,190

$

746,595

$

714,184

deferred tax liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(586,403)

(487,270)

(316,914)

(318,161)

(320,399)

Tangible equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common shares outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

755,005
43,931,715

634,862
38,459,635

471,276
29,298,188

428,434
29,175,236

393,785
29,214,660

Tangible book value at year end . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Return on average tangible equity:
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add: amortization of intangibles, net of tax . . . . .

Net income before amortization of intangibles . . .
Average total shareholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: average goodwill and other intangibles, net
of deferred tax liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

$

17.19

86,635
2,339

$

$

16.51

80,762
2,038

$

$

88,974
1,215,888

82,800
1,059,490

$

$

16.09

69,974
1,248

71,222
780,423

$

$

14.68

63,925
1,487

65,412
733,249

13.48

49,544
1,398

50,942
656,684

(516,840)

(442,215)

(317,523)

(318,913)

(281,326)

Average tangible equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

699,048

617,275

462,900

414,336

375,358

Return on average tangible equity . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12.73%

13.41%

15.39%

15.79%

13.57%

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For the years ended December 31,

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

Return on average tangible assets:
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add: amortization of intangibles, net of tax . . . . .

Net income before amortization of intangibles . . .
Average total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: average goodwill and other intangibles, net
of deferred tax liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

86,635
2,339

$

80,762
2,038

$

69,974
1,248

$

63,925
1,487

$

49,544
1,398

88,974
8,939,886

82,800
8,123,981

71,222
6,253,253

65,412
6,109,311

50,942
5,606,386

(516,840)

(442,215)

(317,523)

(318,913)

(281,326)

Average tangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8,423,046

7,681,766

5,935,730

5,790,398

5,325,060

Return on average tangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.06%

1.08%

1.20%

1.13%

0.96%

Efficiency Ratio
Non-interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: restructuring and merger-related expense . .

Non-interest expense excluding restructuring and
merger-related expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent

basis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent

$

208,680
(13,261)

$

193,923
(11,082)

$

161,633
(1,309)

$

160,998
(1,310)

$

150,120
(3,888)

195,419

182,841

160,324

159,688

146,232

263,232
81,499

246,014
74,466

200,545
68,504

192,556
69,285

175,027
64,775

basis plus non-interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . .

344,731

320,480

269,049

261,841

239,802

Efficiency Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

56.69%

57.05%

59.59%

60.99%

60.98%

Net income, excluding after-tax merger-related

expenses:

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add: after-tax merger-related expenses (1) . . . . . .

$

86,635
8,619

$

80,762
7,203

$

69,974
851

$

63,925
851

$

49,544
2,527

Net income, excluding after-tax merger-related

expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

95,254

$

87,965

$

70,825

$

64,776

$

52,071

Net income, excluding after-tax merger-related

expenses per diluted share:

Net income per diluted share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add: after-tax merger-related expenses per

diluted share (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net income, excluding after-tax merger-related

$

2.16

$

2.15

$

2.39

$

2.18

$

0.21

0.19

0.03

0.03

1.84

0.09

expenses per diluted share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

2.37

$

2.34

$

2.42

$

2.21

$

1.93

Return on average tangible equity, excluding

after-tax merger-related expenses:

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add: after-tax merger-related expenses (1) . . . . . .
Add: amortization of intangibles, net of tax . . . . .

$

$

86,635
8,619
2,339

$

80,762
7,203
2,038

$

69,974
851
1,248

$

63,925
851
1,487

49,544
2,527
1,398

Net income before amortization of intangibles

and excluding after-tax merger-related
expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Average total shareholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: average goodwill and other intangibles, net
of deferred tax liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

97,593
1,215,888

90,003
1,059,490

72,073
780,423

66,263
733,249

53,469
656,684

(516,840)

(442,215)

(317,523)

(318,913)

(281,326)

Average tangible equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

699,048

617,275

462,900

414,336

375,358

Return on average tangible equity, excluding

after-tax merger-related expenses . . . . . . . . . . .

13.96%

14.58%

15.57%

15.99%

14.24%

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(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

For the years ended December 31,

Return on average assets, excluding after-tax

merger-related expenses:

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add: after-tax merger-related expenses (1) . . . . . .

$

86,635
8,619

$

80,762
7,203

$

69,974
851

$

63,925
851

$

49,544
2,527

Net income, excluding after-tax merger-related

expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

95,254

87,965

70,825

64,776

52,071

Average total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8,939,886

8,123,981

6,253,253

6,109,311

5,606,386

Return on average tangible assets, excluding

after-tax merger-related expenses . . . . . . . . . . .

1.07%

1.08%

1.13%

1.06%

0.93%

(1) Tax effected at 35%

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Management’s Discussion and Analysis represents an overview of the results of operations and financial
condition of WesBanco. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated
Financial Statements and Notes thereto.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Forward-looking statements in this report relating to WesBanco’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations,
intentions and adequacy of resources, are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The information contained in this report should be read in conjunction with
WesBanco’s Form 10-Qs for the prior quarters ended March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2016, respectively,
and documents subsequently filed by WesBanco which are available at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov or at
WesBanco’s website, www.wesbanco.com. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements, which are
not historical fact, involve risks and uncertainties, including those detailed under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item
1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Such statements are subject to important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those contemplated by such statements, including, without limitation, the effects
of changing regional and national economic conditions; changes in interest rates, spreads on earning assets and
interest-bearing liabilities, and associated interest rate sensitivity; sources of liquidity available to WesBanco and
its related subsidiary operations; potential future credit losses and the credit risk of commercial, real estate, and
consumer loan customers and their borrowing activities; actions of the Federal Reserve Board, the FDIC, the
SEC, FINRA, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, the Securities Investors Protection Corporation, and
other regulatory bodies; potential legislative and federal and state regulatory actions and reform, including,
without limitation, the impact of the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act; adverse decisions of federal and
state courts; fraud, scams and schemes of third parties; internet hacking; competitive conditions in the financial
services industry; rapidly changing technology affecting financial services; marketability of debt instruments and
corresponding impact on fair value adjustments; and/or other external developments materially impacting
WesBanco’s operational and financial performance. WesBanco does not assume any duty to update forward-
looking statements.

APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

WesBanco’s Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and follow general
practices within the industries in which it operates. Application of these principles requires management to make
estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect
the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. These estimates, assumptions and judgments are based on information available as of the
date of the financial statements; accordingly, as this information changes, the financial statements could reflect
different estimates, assumptions and judgments. Certain policies inherently have a greater reliance on the use of
estimates, assumptions and judgments and as such have a greater possibility of producing results that could be
materially different than originally reported.

The most significant accounting policies followed by WesBanco are included in Note 1, “Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies,” of the Consolidated Financial Statements. These policies, along with other
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and this MD&A, provide information on how significant assets
and liabilities are valued in the financial statements and how those values are determined. Management has
identified the allowance for loan losses and the evaluation of goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment
to be the accounting estimates that require the most subjective or complex judgments, and as such could be most
subject to revision as new information becomes available.

Allowance for Credit Losses—The allowance for credit losses represents management’s estimate of
probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio and in future advances against loan commitments. Determining the

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amount of the allowance requires significant judgment about the collectability of loans and the factors that
deserve consideration in estimating probable credit losses. The allowance is increased by a provision charged to
operating expense and reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries. Management evaluates the adequacy of the
allowance at least quarterly. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates that may be
susceptible to significant change from period to period.

The evaluation includes an assessment of quantitative factors such as actual loss experience within each
category of loans and testing of certain commercial loans for impairment. The evaluation also considers
qualitative factors such as economic trends and conditions, which includes levels of unemployment, real estate
values and the impact on specific industries and geographical markets, changes in lending policies and
underwriting standards, delinquency and other credit quality trends, concentrations of credit risk, if any, the
results of internal loan reviews and examinations by bank regulatory agencies, the volatility of historical loss
rates, the velocity of changes in historical loss rates, and regulatory guidance pertaining to the allowance for
credit losses. Management relies on observable data from internal and external sources to the extent it is available
to evaluate each of these factors and adjusts the actual historical loss rates to reflect the impact these factors may
have on probable losses in the portfolio.

Commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans greater than $1 million that are reported as
non-accrual or as a troubled debt restructuring are tested individually for impairment. Specific reserves are
established when appropriate for such loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows of the loan
or the estimated realizable value of the collateral, if any.

General reserves are established for loans that are not individually tested for impairment based on historical
loss rates adjusted for the impact of the qualitative factors discussed above. Historical loss rates for commercial
real estate and commercial and industrial loans are determined for each internal risk grade or group of pass
grades using a migration analysis. Historical loss rates for commercial real estate land and construction,
residential real estate, home equity and consumer loans that are not risk graded are determined for the total of
each category of loans. Historical loss rates for deposit account overdrafts are based on actual losses in relation to
average overdrafts for the period.

Management may also adjust its assumptions to account for differences between estimated and actual
incurred losses from period to period. The variability of management’s assumptions could alter the level of the
allowance for credit losses and may have a material impact on future results of operations and financial
condition. The loss estimation models and methods used to determine the allowance for credit losses are
continually refined and enhanced; however, there have been no material substantive changes compared to prior
periods.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets—WesBanco accounts for business combinations using the
acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any
non-controlling interest of an acquired business are recorded at their estimated fair values as of the date of
acquisition with any excess of the cost of the acquisition over the fair value recorded as goodwill. Other
intangible assets represent purchased assets that lack physical substance but can be distinguished from goodwill
because of contractual or other legal rights or because the asset is capable of being sold or exchanged either on its
own or in combination with a related contract, asset, or liability. At December 31, 2016, the carrying value of
goodwill and other
respectively, which represents
approximately 42.8% and 1.4% of total shareholders’ equity, respectively. At December 31, 2016, WesBanco’s
Community Banking segment had two reporting units with Goodwill.

intangibles was $573.8 million and $19.4 million,

Goodwill

is not amortized but

is evaluated for impairment annually, or more often if events or
circumstances indicate it may be impaired. Finite-lived intangible assets, which consist primarily of core deposit
and customer list intangibles (long-term customer-relationship intangible assets) are amortized using straight-line
and accelerated methods over their weighted-average estimated useful lives, ranging from ten to sixteen years in

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total, and are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may
not be recoverable. Non-compete agreements are recognized in other assets on the balance sheet and are
amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the respective agreements, ranging from one to four years.

test.
WesBanco evaluated goodwill for impairment by performing the two-step goodwill impairment
WesBanco uses market capitalization, multiples of tangible book value, a discounted cash flow model, and
various other market-based methods to estimate the current fair value of its reporting units. In particular, the
discounted cash flow model includes various assumptions regarding an investor’s required rate of return on
WesBanco common stock, future loan loss provisions, future net interest margins, along with various growth and
economic recovery and stabilization assumptions of the economy as a whole. The resulting fair values of each
method are then weighted based on the relevance and reliability of each respective method in light of the current
economic environment to arrive at a weighted average fair value. The evaluation also considered macroeconomic
conditions such as the general economic outlook, regional and national unemployment rates, and recent trends in
equity and credit markets. Additionally, industry and market considerations, such as market-dependent multiples
and metrics relative to peers, were evaluated. WesBanco also considered recent trends in credit quality, overall
financial performance, stock price appreciation, internal forecasts and various other market-based methods to
estimate the current fair value of its reporting units.

WesBanco concluded that goodwill at the reporting units was not impaired as of November 30, 2016 and
determined that goodwill was not impaired as of December 31, 2016 as there were no significant changes in
market conditions, consolidated operating results, or forecasted future results from November 30, 2016, the date
of the most recent goodwill impairment evaluation.

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized
when the carrying amount of an intangible asset with a finite useful life is not recoverable from its undiscounted
cash flows and is measured as the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset.
WesBanco does not have any indefinite-lived intangible assets. Intangible assets with finite useful lives at
December 31, 2016 are comprised of $19.3 million in core deposit intangibles held at the Bank and customer list
intangibles of $0.1 million held at WesBanco Securities. At December 31, 2016 there were no indicators of
impairment related to intangible assets with finite useful lives.

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EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

On September 9, 2016, WesBanco completed the acquisition of YCB, a bank holding company
headquartered in New Albany, Indiana with approximately $1.5 billion in assets and 34 branches in Kentucky
and southern Indiana. As a result of organic growth and the acquisition, for the seventh consecutive year,
financial performance improved in 2016 as WesBanco continued to achieve significant loan growth in the legacy
markets and through the acquisition, maintained credit quality as the loan portfolio expanded, increased interest
and non-interest income and enhanced operating efficiency through cost management programs.

Net income increased $5.9 million or 7.3% to $86.6 million. Net income excluding after-tax, merger-related
expenses(1) increased 8.3% to $95.3 million compared to $88.0 million for 2015. Net interest income improved
$16.3 million or 6.9%, primarily through a 10.0% increase in average earning assets from the acquisition and
from 3.4% of organic loan growth, partially offset by a lower net interest margin of 3.32% compared to 3.41% in
2015. The organic loan growth was primarily driven by our expanded market areas and additional commercial
lending personnel in our core markets. The provision for credit losses only increased 1.5% primarily due to
stability or improvement in the quality inherent in the portfolio as shown through associated credit quality
metrics, offset somewhat by loan growth. Growth was achieved in certain categories of non-interest income:
service charges on deposits increased $1.6 million, electronic banking fees increased $1.2 million and other
income increased $4.2 million related to swap fee income. Excluding merger-related costs, non-interest expenses
increased 6.9%, primarily in salaries and wages, employee benefits, net occupancy and equipment, relating
primarily to the cost of YCB employees and facilities added to WesBanco operations in 2016. Overall
WesBanco’s costs were well controlled in 2016 as WesBanco achieved the best efficiency ratio in the last five
years of 56.69%(1), a 36 basis point improvement from 2015.

Total assets at December 31, 2016 increased 15.6% or $1.3 billion compared to December 31, 2015 due to
the acquisition of YCB. Portfolio loans increased $1.2 billion, with $1.0 billion from the acquisition and
$171.9 million from loan growth exclusive of the YCB acquisition. Organic loan growth in 2016 was 3.4%,
primarily achieved through $2.0 billion in loan originations compared to $1.8 billion last year. Organic loan
growth occurred in all loan categories, with approximately 10.5% of the growth in commercial and industrial
loans and 7.8% in home equity loans. Loan growth was driven by expanded market areas and additional
commercial personnel in our core markets. Deposits increased $974.6 million compared to December 31, 2015,
due to the acquisition. Total organic deposits, excluding certificates of deposit (“CDs”), increased 2.3%, driven
by 10.8% organic growth in interest bearing and non-interest bearing demand deposits. Reflecting customer
preferences, total demand deposits as of December 31, 2016, now represent 47.4% of total deposits, an increase
from 40.6% as of December 31, 2015. Organic certificates of deposit decreased 20.8% from December 31, 2015
due to customer preferences for other deposit types and as we remix our deposits to emphasize transaction
account types that can be generated at a lower cost.

WesBanco continues to maintain strong regulatory capital

the YCB acquisition and
implementation of the new BASEL III capital standards. At December 31, 2016, Tier I leverage was 9.81%, Tier
I risk-based capital was 13.16%, and total risk-based capital was 14.18% and the Common Equity Tier 1 capital
ratio, was 11.28%. Both consolidated and bank-level regulatory capital ratios are well above the applicable
“well-capitalized” standards promulgated by bank regulators, as well as the BASEL III capital standards. Total
tangible equity to tangible assets(1) was 8.20% at December 31, 2016, increasing from 7.95% at December 31,
2015, which reflects the acquisition of YCB and lower accumulated other comprehensive income, as well as an
increase in retained earnings.

ratios after

Strong earnings and improved total capital have enabled WesBanco to increase the quarterly dividend rate,
at $0.24 per share for the fourth quarter, nine times over the last six years, cumulatively representing a 71%
increase, with a 2016 increase of 4%. The dividend was increased again in February 2017 to $0.26 per share, a
$0.02 per share or 8.3% increase to be paid April 1, 2017.

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WesBanco had numerous operating accomplishments in 2016 including:

•

The merger with YCB was consummated on September 9, 2016 in a little over four months from the
date of its announcement on May 3rd. YCB, a commercial bank headquartered in New Albany, IN, had
approximately $1.5 billion of assets and operated through 34 financial centers in Southern Indiana and
Kentucky.

• With the addition of our new Indiana and Kentucky markets, we now have strong market share across
five states, including our legacy West Virginia market as well as several major metropolitan areas.
While maintaining top ten market share in our legacy markets, including the Columbus and Pittsburgh
Metropolitan Statistical Areas (“MSA” or “MSAs”), we added top ten market share in the Bardstown,
Elizabethtown-Fort Knox and Louisville MSAs.

• During 2016, the financial and business press again recognized WesBanco as our financial performance
and workplace quality were highlighted. Recently, we were named one of the best banks in America by
a leading financial magazine which ranked WesBanco 26th among the top 100 banks, as compared to
our ranking of 33rd last year. Bauer Financial, Inc., a financial analysis and reporting company, again
awarded WesBanco their highest rating as a “five-star” bank.

•

Expense management remains one of the keys to our growth and success. Through this company-wide
focus on costs, we generated positive operating leverage and greater efficiencies, as evidenced by the
improvement
in our efficiency ratio. During 2016, we delivered an efficiency ratio of 56.69%(1)
(exclusive of restructuring and merger-related expenses), an improvement of 0.6% when compared to
2015. In fact, since 2012, the year we expanded our Western Pennsylvania market with the acquisition
of Fidelity Bancorp, we have reduced our efficiency ratio by more than 400 basis points.

Consistent enhancement of the products and processes that support customers and employees expands

WesBanco’s growth opportunities and assists in improving operating efficiency.

(1)

See non-GAAP Measures within Item 6. “Selected Financial Data” for additional information relating to the
calculation of this item.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

EARNINGS SUMMARY

Net income for 2016 was $86.6 million or $2.16 per diluted share compared to $80.8 million or $2.15 per
diluted share for 2015. Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was $24.2 million, while
diluted earnings per share were $0.55, compared to $23.0 million or $0.60 per diluted share for the fourth quarter
of 2015. Excluding after-tax merger-related expenses (non-GAAP measure) for 2016, net income increased 8.3%
to $95.3 million compared to $88.0 million for 2015, while diluted earnings per share totaled $2.37, compared to
$2.34 per share for 2015. Excluding after-tax merger-related expenses (non-GAAP measure), net income for the
three months ended December 31, 2016 was $26.0 million, while diluted earnings per share were $0.59,
compared to $23.0 million or $0.60 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2015.

The net interest margin increased by 10 basis points to 3.42% in the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to the
third quarter of 2016 as a result of higher yielding assets acquired through the acquisition. The increased yield on
assets in the fourth quarter of 2016 of 15 basis points more than offset an 8 basis point increase in the cost of
interest bearing liabilities as compared to fourth quarter of 2015. Net interest income increased $11.1 million or
18.3% in the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to the fourth quarter of 2015 due to a 25.2% increase in average
loan balances resulting in a 14.4% increase in average earning assets, partially due to a 10 basis point increase in
the net interest margin. The increase in average loan balances in 2016 was due to a combination of the
acquisition and the 3.4% organic loan growth highlighted by 6.2% of commercial loan growth.

The year-over-year net interest margin decreased to 3.32% in 2016 compared to 3.41% in 2015. This
decrease in the net interest margin is primarily due to 10 basis points of increased funding costs and an asset
yield decline of 2 basis points. Total average loan rates decreased by 9 basis points year-over-year due to
repricing of existing loans at lower spreads, competitive pricing on new loans and the extended low interest rate
environment. The funding cost increase of 10 basis points in 2016, compared to 2015, is primarily due to an
increase in the percentage of borrowings, primarily FHLB, to 19.8% of interest bearing liabilities from 14.3% in
2015, as well as a 27 basis point increase in the average total cost of these borrowings year-over-year. Average
interest bearing deposits in 2016 increased 1.1%, as increases in interest bearing demand and savings accounts
more than offset declines in CDs and money market accounts. During the last few quarters, the net interest
margin has been relatively stable, ranging from 3.29% to 3.32% with an improvement in the fourth quarter of
2016 to 3.42%.

For 2016, non-interest income increased $7.0 million or 9.4% compared to 2015. Service charges on
deposits increased $1.6 million or 9.5% and electronic banking fees increased $1.2 million or 8.6% through a
larger customer deposit base from the addition of YCB. Net securities gains increased $1.4 million in 2016
compared to 2015, primarily due to sales of securities to maintain total assets below $10 billion as a result of the
acquisition of YCB, and calls of agency notes and municipal bonds. Net securities brokerage revenue decreased
$1.2 million or 16.2% primarily as a result of our strategy to retain deposits. Other income increased $4.2 million
due to a $2.7 million increase in commercial customer loan swap fee and market value-related income and
improvement in various other income categories.

The following comments on non-interest expense exclude merger-related expenses in both years.
Non-interest expense in 2016 grew $12.6 million or 6.9%, compared to 2015. With net revenue growth of 7.5%
in 2016, this positive operating leverage helped to improve the efficiency ratio in 2016 to 56.7% from 57.1% in
2015. For 2016, salaries and wages increased $6.9 million or 9.0% due to increased compensation expense
related to an 18.1% increase in full-time equivalent employees, primarily late in the third quarter of 2016 from
the YCB acquisition, and routine annual adjustments to compensation. Employee benefits expense increased
$1.1 million, or 3.9%, primarily from increased health insurance, social security contributions and other benefit
plan costs resulting from a larger employee base. Increases in net occupancy and equipment were also primarily
from costs related to the additional branches from the YCB acquisition. At the end of the fourth quarter, a portion
of the intended post-conversion cost savings were experienced as a result of branch and system conversions.

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The provision for federal and state income taxes increased to $31.0 million in 2016 compared to
$28.4 million in 2015. The increase in income tax expense was due to an $8.5 million increase in pre-tax income,
which caused a higher effective tax rate of 26.4% for 2016 compared to 26.0% for 2015.

TABLE 1. NET INTEREST INCOME

(dollars in thousands)

For the years ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

Net interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taxable-equivalent adjustments to net interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$253,330
9,902

$236,987
9,027

$193,228
7,317

Net interest income, fully taxable-equivalent

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$263,232

$246,014

$200,545

Net interest spread, non-taxable-equivalent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefit of net non-interest bearing liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net interest margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taxable-equivalent adjustment

Net interest margin, fully taxable-equivalent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.08%
0.12%

3.20%
0.12%

3.32%

3.19%
0.09%

3.28%
0.13%

3.41%

3.37%
0.11%

3.48%
0.13%

3.61%

Net interest income, which is WesBanco’s largest source of revenue, is the difference between interest
income on earning assets, primarily loans and securities, and interest expense on liabilities (deposits and short
and long-term borrowings). Net interest income is affected by the general level and changes in interest rates, the
steepness and shape of the yield curve, changes in the amount and composition of interest earning assets and
interest bearing liabilities, as well as the frequency of repricing of existing assets and liabilities. Net interest
income increased $16.3 million or 6.9% in 2016 compared to 2015, due to a 10.0% increase in average earning
assets, partially offset by a 9 basis point decrease in the net interest margin. Total average loan balances
increased by $672.6 million, or 13.9%, in 2016 due to a combination of the YCB acquisition and 3.4% in organic
loan growth. Total average deposits increased in 2016 by $262.2 million or 4.3% compared to 2015, also due to
the YCB acquisition. Excluding the YCB acquisition, average deposits decreased $103.9 million or 1.7%,
primarily due to the runoff of certificates of deposit of $270.6 million, which have the highest interest cost
among interest bearing deposits. Partially offsetting the decrease in certificates of deposit was an increase in
average demand deposits of $217.4 million, reflecting customer preferences. The net interest margin decreased to
3.32% in 2016 from 3.41% in 2015. This decrease is due to a 10 basis point increase in funding costs and an asset
yield decline of 2 basis points. Asset yields declined due to a 9 basis point decrease in average loan yields,
partially offset by increases in loan balances. The funding cost increase was due to an increase in borrowings,
primarily FHLB, from 2015, in addition to a 27 basis point increase in the average cost of these borrowings.

Interest income increased in 2016 by $24.4 million or 9.3% compared to 2015 due to higher average loan
balances from the YCB acquisition and organic growth, and higher security yields, partially offset by lower loan
yields. Loan yields decreased 9 basis points in 2016 due to the repricing of existing loans at lower spreads,
competitive pricing on new loans and the extended low interest rate environment with a relatively flat yield
curve. However, the increase in average loan balances helped to mitigate the effect of the lower rates, as rates
earned on loans are higher than those on securities. In 2016, average loans represented 69.5% of average earning
assets, an increase compared to 67.1% in 2015. Total securities yields increased by 5 basis points in 2016 from
2015 due to scheduled maturities and select sales of short-term, lower yielding investment securities as well as a
higher percentage of average tax-exempt securities to total securities. The average balance of tax-exempt
securities, which provide the highest yield within securities, increased 17.3% or $98.4 million over the last year,
and were 28.5% of total average securities in 2016 compared to 24.4% in 2015, which helped to mitigate their 30
basis point decline in yield. While the yield on taxable securities increased by 5 basis points in 2016, taxable
securities balances decreased by $80.2 million or 4.6% from 2015 due to maturities, calls, sales and paydowns
that were not fully replaced due to management’s focus on maintaining the size of the balance sheet in order to
manage the financial impact of crossing $10 billion in assets through acquisitions.

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Portfolio loans increased $1.2 billion or 23.4% in the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 with
$1.0 billion from the YCB acquisition and $171.9 million, or 3.4% from organic loan growth. Organic loan
growth was achieved through $2.0 billion in loan originations in 2016, partially offset by certain large
commercial real estate payoffs. Organic loan growth was driven by expanded market areas and additional
commercial personnel in our core markets, and occurred primarily in the commercial real estate, commercial and
industrial and home equity lending categories. Total business loan originations were up approximately 26.7%
compared to 2015.

Interest expense increased $8.0 million or 32.5% in 2016 compared to 2015, primarily due to increases in
the average balance and rate paid on FHLB borrowings. The average rate on FHLB borrowings increased by 27
basis points in 2016 compared to 2015, due to a shift in term length from short to medium. The average balance
of FHLB borrowings increased 68.3% in 2016 to manage normal liquidity needs including the funding of loan
growth, and, to a lesser degree, securities growth in the first half of 2015 after the acquisition of ESB, and was
16.1% of interest bearing liabilities as compared to 10.4% in 2015. The overall increase in total average interest
bearing liabilities of $464.4 million or 8.1%, was due to the increases in FHLB borrowings and interest bearing
demand deposits and was offset partially by the decreases in higher cost CDs. The average balance of CDs
decreased $190.1 million from 2015, even after the YCB acquisition. This decrease was accomplished through
WesBanco’s planned funding strategy intentionally allowing the runoff of certain higher cost CDs and CDARS®
balances and by customers’ preference toward demand deposits. In addition, non-interest bearing demand
deposits increased to 23.0% of total average deposits in 2016 compared to 20.6% in 2015, helping to partially
offset the increase in more expensive interest bearing liabilities.

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TABLE 2. AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS

(dollars in thousands)

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Rate

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Rate

Average
Balance

Interest

Average
Rate

For the years ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

ASSETS
Due from banks-interest bearing . . . . . . $
Loans, net of unearned income (1) . . . .
Securities: (2)

27,193 $

5,513,277

145
226,993

0.53% $
4.12% 4,840,637

15,467 $

27
203,993

0.17% $
4.21% 3,953,823

28,713 $

60
172,182

0.23%
4.35%

Taxable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax-exempt (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,677,128
667,066

Total securities . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal funds sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other earning assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2,344,194
—
45,704

38,490
28,292

66,782
—
2,079

2.29% 1,757,288
4.24% 568,671

2.85% 2,325,959
—
—
4.55%
28,721

39,314
25,791

65,105
—
1,614

2.24% 1,158,738
403,088
4.54%

2.80% 1,561,826
—
—
11,726
5.61%

29,233
20,906

50,139
—
927

2.52%
5.19%

3.21%
—
7.91%

Total earning assets (3) . . . . .

7,930,368

295,999

3.73% 7,210,784

270,739

3.75% 5,556,088

223,308

4.02%

Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,009,518

Total Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,939,886

913,197

$8,123,981

700,165

$6,256,253

LIABILITIES AND

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Interest bearing demand deposits . . . . . $1,340,001 $
Money market accounts . . . . . . . . . . . .
Savings deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certificates of deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

961,847
1,134,755
1,514,767

2,817
1,860
696
10,419

0.21% $1,143,965 $
0.19% 1,003,980
0.06% 1,044,079
0.69% 1,704,871

1,943
1,914
640
11,033

0.17% $ 899,887 $
972,496
0.19%
822,221
0.06%
0.65% 1,418,459

1,568
1,877
532
13,286

0.17%
0.19%
0.06%
0.94%

Total interest bearing

deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4,951,370

15,792

0.32% 4,896,895

15,530

0.32% 4,113,063

17,263

0.42%

Federal Home Loan Bank

borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Junior subordinated debt . . . . . . . . . . . .

995,644
105,735
124,318

11,985
478
4,512

1.20% 591,506
0.45% 109,165
3.63% 115,088

5,510
370
3,315

0.93%
0.34%
2.88%

81,159
101,291
106,156

968
1,333
3,199

1.19%
1.32%
3.01%

Total interest bearing

liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6,177,067

32,767

0.53% 5,712,654

24,725

0.43% 4,401,669

22,763

0.52%

Non-interest bearing demand

deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shareholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,474,883
72,048
1,215,888

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’

1,267,158
84,679
1,059,490

1,029,370
41,791
780,423

Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,939,886

$8,123,981

$6,253,253

Net interest spread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taxable equivalent net interest

margin (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.20%

3.32%

3.50%

$263,232

3.32%

$246,014

3.41%

$200,545

3.61%

(1) Gross of allowance for loan losses and net of unearned income. Includes non-accrual and loans held for sale. Loan fees included in
interest income on loans were $2.8 million, $1.5 million and $3.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014,
respectively. Additionally, loan accretion included in interest income on loans acquired from prior acquisitions was $4.4 million,
$3.9 million and $1.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, while accretion on interest bearing
liabilities acquired from the prior acquisitions was $1.8 million, $3.4 million, and $0.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2016,
2015 and 2014, respectively.

(2) Average yields on securities available-for-sale have been calculated based on amortized cost.
(3) Taxable equivalent basis is calculated on tax-exempt securities using a rate of 35% for each period presented.

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TABLE 3. RATE/VOLUME ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN INTEREST INCOME AND INTEREST
EXPENSE (1)

(in thousands)

Increase (decrease) in interest income:

2016 Compared to 2015

2015 Compared to 2014

Volume

Rate

Net Increase
(Decrease)

Volume

Rate

Net Increase
(Decrease)

Due from banks—interest bearing . . . . . $
Loans, net of unearned income . . . . . . . .
Taxable securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax-exempt securities (2) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other earning assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32 $

27,787
(1,705)
4,251
814

86
(4,787)
881
(1,750)
(349)

$

118
23,000
(824)
2,501
465

$

(26) $

(5) $

37,529
13,699
7,763
1,019

(5,718)
(3,618)
(2,878)
(334)

(31)
31,811
10,081
4,885
685

Total interest income change (2) . . .

31,179

(5,919)

25,260

59,984

(12,553)

47,431

Increase (decrease) in interest expense:

Interest bearing demand deposits . . . . . .
Money market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Savings deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certificates of deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings . .
Other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Junior subordinated debt . . . . . . . . . . . . .

366
(81)
55
(1,280)
4,535
(12)
282

Total interest expense change . . . . .

3,865

508
27
1
666
1,940
120
915

4,177

874
(54)
56
(614)
6,475
108
1,197

8,042

416
60
137
2,355
4,799
96
261

8,124

(41)
(23)
(29)
(4,608)
(257)
(1,059)
(145)

(6,162)

375
37
108
(2,253)
4,542
(963)
116

1,962

Net interest income increase (decrease) (2) . . $27,314 $(10,096) $17,218

$51,860 $ (6,391) $45,469

(1) Changes to rate/volume are allocated to both rate and volume on a proportionate dollar basis.
(2) The yield on earning assets and the net interest margin are presented on a fully taxable-equivalent (FTE) and
annualized basis. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax benefit of income on certain tax-exempt loans and
investments using the federal statutory tax rate of 35% for each period presented. WesBanco believes this
measure to be the preferred industry measurement of net interest income and provides relevant comparison
between taxable and non-taxable amounts.

PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The provision for credit losses is the amount to be added to the allowance for loan losses after net charge-
offs have been deducted to bring the allowance to a level considered appropriate to absorb probable losses in the
loan portfolio. The provision for credit losses also includes the amount to be added to the reserve for loan
commitments to bring that reserve to a level considered appropriate to absorb probable losses on unfunded
commitments. The provision for credit losses for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased $0.1 million or
1.5% to $8.5 million. This increase is primarily the result of overall loan growth as historical loss rates and other
credit quality indicators either improved or were stable. The provision for credit losses was higher than net
charge-offs by $1.9 million in 2016 and was lower than net charge-offs by $2.8 million in 2015. (Please see the
“Credit Quality” and “Allowance for Credit Losses” sections of this MD&A for additional discussion).

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TABLE 4. NON-INTEREST INCOME

For the Years Ended
December 31,

(dollars in thousands)

2016

2015

$ Change % Change

Trust fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service charges on deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic banking fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net securities brokerage revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bank-owned life insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net gains on sales of mortgage loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net securities gains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net gain on other real estate owned and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net insurance services revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Swap fee and valuation income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other

$21,630
18,333
15,596
6,449
4,064
2,529
2,357
790
3,023
2,962
3,766

$21,900
16,743
14,361
7,692
4,863
2,071
948
356
3,083
253
2,196

$ (270)
1,590
1,235
(1,243)
(799)
458
1,409
434
(60)
2,709
1,570

(1.2)
9.5
8.6
(16.2)
(16.4)
22.1
148.6
121.9
(1.9)
1,070.8
71.5

Total non-interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$81,499

$74,466

$ 7,033

9.4

Non-interest income is a significant source of revenue and an important part of WesBanco’s results of
operations. WesBanco offers its customers a wide range of retail, commercial, investment and electronic banking
services, which are viewed as a vital component of WesBanco’s ability to attract and maintain customers, as well
as providing additional fee income beyond normal spread-related income to WesBanco. Non-interest income
increased $7.0 million or 9.4% compared to 2015.

Trust fees decreased $0.3 million compared to 2015 as average trust assets in 2016 were slightly lower than
in 2015 due to market declines early in the year, which reduced fee income. At December 31, 2016, total trust
assets of $3.7 billion increased 2.8% from $3.6 billion at December 31, 2015 due to overall market
improvements in the second half of 2016. At December 31, 2016, trust assets include managed assets of
$3.0 billion and non-managed (custodial) assets of $0.7 billion. Assets managed for the WesMark Funds, a
proprietary group of mutual funds that is advised by WesBanco’s trust and investment services group, were
$884.1 million as of December 31, 2016 and $903.6 million at December 31, 2015 and are included in trust
managed assets.

Service charges on deposits increased $1.6 million or 9.5% compared to the prior year due to the larger
customer deposit base from the ESB and YCB acquisitions and adjustments to the fee schedule in the second half
of last year.

Electronic banking fees, which include debit card interchange fees, continued to grow,

increasing
$1.2 million or 8.6% compared to 2015, due to a higher volume of debit card transactions from the ESB and
YCB acquisitions and WesBanco’s legacy customers. The volume increase in our legacy markets is due to
marketing and process initiatives as well as a higher percentage of customers using these products.

Net securities brokerage revenue decreased $1.2 million or 16.2% compared to 2015 due to staff
restructuring, deposit retention strategies, and lower Marcellus and Utica gas lease and royalty payments in the
region. Additional market coverage in the western Pennsylvania market from the ESB acquisition as well as the
new YCB markets in Kentucky and southern Indiana should provide additional growth opportunities in the
future.

Bank-owned life insurance decreased $0.8 million compared to 2015 due to death claims in the first and

fourth quarters of 2015.

Net gains on sales of mortgage loans increased $0.5 million or 22.1% compared to the prior year from
increased production volumes as well as an increase in the margin earned on loans sold. Total mortgage

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production was $389.1 million in 2016, up 27.4% from 2015. Mortgages sold into the secondary market
represented $167.6 million or 43.1% of overall mortgage loan production in 2016 compared to $136.1 million or
44.5% in 2015. Net gains on sales of mortgage loans also included a $0.5 million charge from lower of cost or
market adjustments on loans held for sale and loan commitments due to the increase in interest rates in the fourth
quarter. This adjustment is expected to reverse in the first quarter of 2017 once the loans have sold.

Net gains on other assets improved by $0.4 million primarily due to a $0.3 million recovery in the fourth

quarter related to one large commercial other-real estate owned property sold at a gain.

Swap fee and valuation income has increased $2.7 million from new lender incentives implemented in the
spring of 2016 as well as the desire of customers to lock in longer term fixed rated financing in the low interest
rate environment, for much of 2016.

Other income increased $1.6 million in 2016 as a result of $0.5 million of income related to the AMSCO
joint venture partnerships and $0.5 million on the increase in the valuation of trading securities, which are
recorded at fair value. Trading securities are investments in various mutual funds held in grantor trusts formed in
connection with a deferred compensation plan.

TABLE 5. NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

For the Years Ended
December 31,

(dollars in thousands)

2016

2015

$ Change % Change

Salaries and wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment
Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FDIC insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restructuring and merger-related expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Franchise and other miscellaneous taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consulting, regulatory, accounting and advisory fees . . . . . . . . . . . .
ATM and electronic banking interchange expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Postage and courier expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Legal fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other real estate owned and foreclosure expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other

$ 84,281
27,952
14,664
14,543
5,391
3,990
3,598
13,261
6,825
6,270
4,297
3,306
2,919
2,406
1,800
1,210
11,967

$ 77,340
26,896
13,635
13,194
5,646
4,107
3,136
11,082
5,924
4,959
4,463
3,720
2,841
2,418
1,537
546
12,479

$ 6,941
1,056
1,029
1,349
(255)
(117)
462
2,179
901
1,311
(166)
(414)
78
(12)
263
664
(512)

9.0
3.9
7.5
10.2
(4.5)
(2.8)
14.7
19.7
15.2
26.4
(3.7)
(11.1)
2.7
(0.5)
17.1
121.6
(4.1)

Total non-interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$208,680

$193,923

$14,757

7.6

Non-interest expense in 2016 increased $14.8 million or 7.6% compared to 2015, principally from the YCB
acquisition, which increased assets by $1.5 billion, excluding goodwill, and added 34 offices to our branch
network, and from $13.3 million of merger-related expenses in 2016 compared to $11.1 million in 2015.

Salaries and wages increased $6.9 million or 9.0%, due to an 18.1% increase in full-time equivalent
employees from the merger and routine annual adjustments to compensation. Salaries and wages in 2016 also
include temporary post-merger personnel costs incurred due to the timing of the November 4th systems and
branch conversions. Employee benefits expense increased $1.1 million or 3.9%, primarily from increased health
insurance, social security contributions and other benefit plan costs resulting from a larger employee base, while
pension expense was lower in 2016.

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Net occupancy and equipment increased $1.0 million and $1.3 million, respectively, in 2016 principally due
to increased building-related costs including utilities, lease expense, depreciation and other maintenance costs, as
well as improvements in technology and communications infrastructure resulting primarily from the additional
YCB offices.

FDIC insurance decreased 2.8% or $0.1 million compared to 2015, despite a larger balance sheet from the
YCB acquisition, due to the Deposit Insurance Fund reaching 1.15% prior to July 1, 2016, thus allowing the
FDIC to institute new favorable assessment rate calculations beginning on that date for banks under $10 billion
in size, as well as improved risk-based factors for the Bank.

Amortization of intangible assets increased $0.5 million in 2016 due to the YCB acquisition, which added
approximately $12.0 million in core deposit intangibles and $0.8 million in non-compete agreements with former
YCB executives covering a three year term.

Restructuring and merger-related expenses of $13.3 million in 2016 related to the YCB acquisition include
$7.5 million from contract termination and conversion costs, $2.4 million from change-in-control payments and
employee severance, $1.5 million in investment banking services, $0.8 million in legal expenses, $0.5 million in
audit and valuation services, $0.3 million in rebranding and $0.3 million in various other expenses. All
restructuring and merger-related expenses in 2015 related to the ESB acquisition.

Miscellaneous taxes increased $0.9 million in 2016 due to the YCB acquisition, which expanded our branch

network into Kentucky and southern Indiana.

Consulting, regulatory, accounting and advisory fees increased due to the larger volume of transactions from
the YCB acquisition as well as additional expenses related to planning for expanded regulatory requirements that
begin to take effect upon crossing $10.0 billion in assets.

Other real estate owned and foreclosure expenses increased $0.7 million in 2016 compared to 2015 due to
normal foreclosure and liquidation activity, as well as a property tax refund on a large other real estate owned
commercial property in 2015. Other real estate owned and repossessed assets increased $2.5 million from
December 31, 2015 to $8.3 million as of December 31, 2016 primarily due to the YCB acquisition.

Other non-interest expense decreased $0.5 million in 2016 compared to 2015 due to lower customer fraud

losses recognized in 2016.

INCOME TAXES

The provision for federal and state income taxes increased to $31.0 million in 2016 compared to
$28.4 million in 2015. The increase in income tax expense was primarily due to a $8.5 million increase in pre-tax
income and a 0.4% increase in the effective tax rate to 26.4% compared to 26.0% for 2015.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

Total assets increased 15.6% in 2016, while deposits and shareholders’ equity increased 16.1% and 19.5%,
respectively, compared to December 31, 2015, primarily due to the acquisition of YCB. Total portfolio loans
increased $1.2 billion or 23.4% with $1.0 billion from the YCB acquisition and the remaining $0.2 million from
WesBanco’s originations outpacing pay downs, which were a result of expanded market areas and additional
commercial and lending personnel in WesBanco’s core markets. Deposits increased $974.6 million, primarily
due to the acquisition of YCB. Organic deposits decreased 3.6% as a result of a 20.8% decrease in certificates of
deposit and a 16.8% decrease in money market deposits, which were partially offset by increases of 10.8% and
0.3% in demand deposits and savings deposits, respectively. The decrease in certificates of deposit is a result of
lower rate offerings for maturing certificates of deposit and customer preferences for other deposit types. The
increase in demand deposits and savings deposits were attributable to marketing, incentives paid to customers,
focused retail and business strategies to obtain more account relationships, and customers’ preference for short-
term maturities, coupled with initial deposits from bonus and royalty payments for Marcellus and Utica shale gas
payments from energy companies in WesBanco’s southwestern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and northern West
Virginia markets. Total borrowings increased 8.3% during 2016, due to an increase in short-term borrowings of
$118.0 million and an increase of $57.4 million in subordinated debentures and junior subordinated debentures
owed to unconsolidated trusts acquired in the YCB transaction, offset somewhat by a reduction of $72.8 million
in FHLB borrowings. Total shareholders’ equity increased by approximately $219.3 million or 19.5%, compared
to December 31, 2015, primarily due to $177.1 million of common stock issued in the YCB acquisition and net
income exceeding dividends for the period by $47.2 million, which was partially offset by a $6.2 million loss in
accumulated other comprehensive income. The loss in accumulated other comprehensive income resulted from
$6.0 million in unrealized losses in the securities portfolio, coupled with a $0.2 million unrealized loss in the
defined benefit pension plan during the year. The tangible equity to tangible assets ratio (non-GAAP measure)
increased to 8.20%(1) at December 31, 2016 from 7.95% at December 31, 2015, primarily as a result of the
increase in shareholders’ equity at a faster pace than the increase in tangible assets, net of the accumulated other
comprehensive income decrease.

(1)

See “Item 6. Selected Financial Data—Non-GAAP Measures” for additional information relating to the
calculation of this item.

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SECURITIES

TABLE 6. COMPOSITION OF SECURITIES (1)

(dollars in thousands)

Trading securities (at fair value)
Available-for-sale (at fair value)

December 31,

2016-2015

December 31,

2016

2015

$ Change % Change

2014

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

7,071

$

6,451

$

620

9.6

$

6,188

U.S. Government sponsored entities and

agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

54,043

83,505

(29,462)

(35.3)

87,736

Residential mortgage-backed securities and
collateralized mortgage obligations of
government agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obligations of states and political subdivisions . . . .
Corporate debt securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,035,099
111,663
35,301

1,176,080
80,265
58,593

(140,981)
31,398
(23,292)

Total debt securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,236,106
5,070

$1,398,443
4,626

$(162,337)
444

Total available-for-sale securities . . . . . . . . . .

$1,241,176

$1,403,069

$(161,893)

(12.0)
39.1
(39.8)

(11.6)
9.6

(11.5)

701,113
91,433
25,996

$ 906,278
4,958

$ 911,236

Held-to-maturity (at amortized cost)

U.S. Government sponsored entities and

agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

13,394

$

— $ 13,394

100.0

$

—

Residential mortgage-backed securities and
collateralized mortgage obligations of
government agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obligations of states and political subdivisions . . . .
Corporate debt securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

215,141
805,019
34,413

216,419
762,039
34,472

(1,278)
42,980
(59)

Total held-to-maturity securities . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,067,967

$1,012,930

$ 41,643

Total securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$2,316,214

$2,422,450

$(106,236)

(0.6)
5.6
(0)

4.1

(4.4)

79,004
507,927
6,739

$ 593,670

$1,504,906

Available-for-sale securities:
. .
Weighted average yield at the respective year end (2)
As a % of total securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weighted average life (in years)

Held-to-maturity securities:
. .
Weighted average yield at the respective year end (2)
As a % of total securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weighted average life (in years)

Total securities:
. .
Weighted average yield at the respective year end (2)
As a % of total securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weighted average life (in years)

2.22%
53.6%
4.3

3.76%
46.4%
5.0

2.14%
57.9%
4.1

3.94%
42.1%
5.0

2.93%
100.0%
4.6

2.90%
100.0%
4.5

2.34%
60.6%
4.0

4.67%
39.4%
5.1

3.27%
100.0%
4.4

(1) At December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, there were no holdings of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government and

certain federal or federally-related agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of WesBanco’s shareholders’ equity.
(2) Weighted average yields have been calculated on a taxable-equivalent basis using the federal statutory tax rate of 35%.

Total investment securities, which represent a source of liquidity for WesBanco as well as a contributor to
interest income, decreased $106.2 million or 4.4% from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016. The overall
securities decrease was due to management’s focus on controlling overall growth, primarily through control of
the securities portfolio, in order to manage the financial impact of crossing $10 billion in assets. The acquisition
of YCB contributed $173.2 million in additional securities to the portfolio in 2016, as approximately
$105.8 million of YCB’s securities were sold prior to the acquisition date, in order to facilitate staying below the
$10 billion threshold.

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The portfolio’s weighted average tax-equivalent yield improved slightly in 2016 even through the YCB
acquisition, increasing 3 basis points from last year to 2.93% at December 31, 2016. The acquisition of YCB’s
securities portfolio at lower market rates was offset by increased purchases of tax-exempt securities, which have
the highest yield within the securities portfolio.

Total gross unrealized securities losses increased by $11.6 million, from $17.7 million at December 31,
2015 to $29.3 million at December 31, 2016. WesBanco had $1.5 billion in investment securities in an unrealized
loss position for less than twelve months at December 31, 2016, which increased from $1.2 billion in the same
category at December 31, 2015. This increase was due to a late 2016 increase in intermediate and long-term
market interest rates. In addition, at December 31, 2016, WesBanco had $67.5 million in investment securities in
an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months, which was a decrease from the $171.8 million for the
same category at December 31, 2015. WesBanco believes that all of the unrealized securities losses at
December 31, 2016 were temporary impairment losses. Please refer to Note 4, “Securities,” of the Consolidated
Financial Statements for additional information. WesBanco does not have any investments in private mortgage-
backed securities or those that are collateralized by sub-prime mortgages, nor does WesBanco have any exposure
to collateralized debt obligations or government-sponsored enterprise preferred stocks.

Net unrealized pre-tax losses on available-for-sale securities were $15.6 million at December 31, 2016,
compared to $6.6 million at December 31, 2015. These net unrealized pre-tax losses represent temporary
fluctuations resulting from changes in market rates in relation to fixed yields in the available-for-sale portfolio,
and on an after-tax basis are accounted for as an adjustment to other comprehensive income in shareholders’
equity. Net unrealized pre-tax gains in the held-to-maturity portfolio, which are not accounted for in other
comprehensive income, were $8.8 million at December 31, 2016, compared to $25.3 million at December 31,
2015.

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TABLE 7. MATURITY DISTRIBUTION AND YIELD ANALYSIS OF SECURITIES

The following table presents the amortized cost and tax-equivalent yields of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity
securities by contractual maturity at December 31, 2016. In some instances, the issuers may have the right to call or prepay
obligations without penalty prior to the contractual maturity date.

December 31, 2016

One Year
or less

One to
Five Years

Five to
Ten Years

Over Ten
Years

Mortgage-
backed and
equity

Total

Amount

Yield
(1)

Amount

Yield
(1)

Amount

Yield
(1)

Amount

Yield
(1)

Amount

Yield
(1)

Amount

Yield
(1)

(dollars in thousands)

Available-for-sale

U.S. Government sponsored

entities and agencies . . . . . . . . . $ 2,000

0.74% $ 12,000 1.38% $ 17,000 1.81% $ 14,526 2.00% $

9,277 1.93% $

54,803 1.75%

Residential mortgage-backed

securities and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
collateralized mortgage obligations
of government agencies (2) . . . .

Obligations of states and political

subdivisions (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate debt securities . . . . . . . .
Equity securities (4) . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total available-for-sale

—

—

—

—

1,052,397

—

—

—

—

1,052,397 1.98%

1.98%

7,917

6.50% 21,474 4.25% 34,431 5.42% 46,386 3.95%
30,305 2.36% 3,000 1.88% 1,987 3.66%
— —

— —

— —

— —
— —

— —
— —
4,062 3.63%

110,208 4.65%
35,292 2.39%
4,062 3.63%

securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9,917

5.34% $ 63,779 2.81% $ 54,431 4.10% $ 62,899 3.29% $1,065,736 1.99% $1,256,762 2.22%

Held-to-maturity

U.S. Government sponsored

entities and agencies . . . . . . . . . $ — — $ — — $ — — $ — — $

13,394 1.41% $

13,394 1.41%

Residential mortgage-backed
securities and collateralized
mortgage obligations of
government agencies (2) . . . . . .

Obligations of states and political

subdivisions (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate debt securities . . . . . . . .

Total held-to-maturity

— —

— —

— —

— —

215,141 2.42% 215,141 2.42%

728
— —

6.85% 68,927 3.79% 398,842 4.25% 336,522 4.07%

996 2.76% 33,417 3.50%

— —

— —
— —

805,019 4.14%
34,413 3.48%

securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

728

6.85% $ 69,923 3.78% $432,259 4.19% $336,522 3.97% $ 228,535 2.42% $1,067,967 3.76%

Total (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,645

5.44% $133,702 3.32% $486,690 4.18% $399,421 3.85% $1,294,271 2.06% $2,324,729 2.93%

(1) Yields are determined based on the lower of the yield-to-call or yield-to-maturity.
(2) Mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage securities, which have prepayment provisions, are not assigned to maturity categories due to fluctuations
in their prepayment speeds. Projected maturities based on current speeds within one year, between one and five years, between five and ten years and
over ten years are expected to be approximately $0 million, $1,077.3 million, $149.3 million and $40.9 million, respectively.

(3) Average yields on obligations of states and political subdivisions have been calculated on a taxable-equivalent basis using the federal statutory tax rate

of 35%.

(4) Equity securities, which have no stated maturity, are not assigned a maturity category.
(5) This table does not include trading securities, which consist of investments in various mutual funds held in grantor trusts formed in connection with a

deferred compensation plan, are recorded at fair value and totaled $7.1 million at December 31, 2016.

Cost-method investments consist primarily of FHLB of Pittsburgh and FHLB of Cincinnati stock totaling $46.4 and
$45.5 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance
Sheets.

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WesBanco’s municipal portfolio, comprised of both tax-exempt and taxable securities, totals 39.6% of the
overall securities portfolio as of December 31, 2016, and it carries different risks that are not as prevalent in other
security types contained in the portfolio. The following table presents the allocation of the municipal bond
portfolio based on the combined S&P and Moody’s ratings of the individual bonds:

TABLE 8. MUNICIPAL BOND RATINGS

(dollars in thousands)

Municipal bonds (at fair value) (1):

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Amount % of Total Amount % of Total

Moody’s: Aaa / S&P: AAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 93,676
700,506
Moody’s: Aa1 ; Aa2 ; Aa3 / S&P: AA+ ; AA ; AA- . . . . . . . . . . . .
121,903
Moody’s: A1 ; A2 ; A3 / S&P: A+ ; A ; A- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
729
Moody’s: Baa1 ; Baa2 ; Baa3 / S&P: BBB+ ; BBB ; BBB- (2) . . .
9,991
Not rated by either agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10.1
75.5
13.2
0.1
1.1

$ 82,005
652,198
127,243
1,820
4,433

9.5
75.1
14.7
0.2
0.5

Total municipal bond portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $926,805

100.0

$867,699

100.0

(1) The highest available rating was used when placing the bond into a category in the table.
(2) As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, there are no securities in the municipal portfolio rated below

investment grade.

WesBanco’s municipal bond portfolio consists of both taxable (primarily Build America Bonds) and
tax-exempt general obligation and revenue bonds. The following table presents additional information regarding
the municipal bond type and issuer (at fair value):

TABLE 9. COMPOSITION OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES

(dollars in thousands)

Municipal bond type:

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Amount % of Total

Amount % of Total

General Obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$638,868
287,937

68.9
31.1

$613,436
254,263

70.7
29.3

Total municipal bond portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$926,805

100.0

$867,699

100.0

Municipal bond issuer:

State Issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Local Issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 92,241
834,564

10.0
90.0

$ 77,952
789,747

9.0
91.0

Total municipal bond portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$926,805

100.0

$867,699

100.0

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WesBanco’s municipal bond portfolio is broadly spread across the United States. The following table

presents the top five states of municipal bond concentration based on total fair value at December 31, 2016:

TABLE 10. CONCENTRATION OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES

(dollars in thousands)

December 31, 2016

Fair Value % of Total

Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All other states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$195,403
111,528
107,096
52,611
33,621
426,546

21.1
12.0
11.6
5.7
3.6
46.0

Total municipal bond portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$926,805

100.0

WesBanco uses prices from independent pricing services and, to a lesser extent, indicative (non-binding)
quotes from independent brokers, to measure the fair value of its securities. WesBanco validates prices received
from pricing services or brokers using a variety of methods, including, but not limited to, comparison to
secondary pricing services, corroboration of pricing by reference to other independent market data such as
secondary broker quotes and relevant benchmark indices, review of pricing by personnel familiar with market
liquidity and other market-related conditions, review of pricing service methodologies, review of independent
auditor reports received from the pricing service regarding its internal controls, and through review of inputs and
assumptions used in pricing certain securities thinly traded or with limited observable data points. The
procedures in place provide management with a sufficient understanding of the valuation models, assumptions,
inputs and pricing to reasonably measure the fair value of WesBanco’s securities. For additional disclosure
relating to fair value measurement, refer to Note 16, “Fair Value Measurement” in the Consolidated Financial
Statements.

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LOANS AND LOAN COMMITMENTS

Loans represent WesBanco’s largest balance sheet asset classification and the largest source of interest
income. Commercial loans include commercial real estate (“CRE”), which is further differentiated between land
and construction, and improved property loans; as well as other commercial and industrial (“C&I”) loans that are
not secured by real estate. Retail loans include residential real estate mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit
(“HELOC”), and loans for other consumer purposes.

Loan commitments, which are not reported on the balance sheet, represent available balances on
commercial and consumer lines of credit, commercial letters of credit, deposit account overdraft protection
limits, certain loan guarantee contracts, and approved commitments to extend credit. Approved commitments,
which have been accepted by the customer, are included net of any WesBanco loan balances that are to be
refinanced by the new commitment. However, typically not all approved commitments will ultimately be funded.

Loans and loan commitments are summarized in Table 11.

TABLE 11. LOANS AND COMMITMENTS

2016

2015

December 31,

2014

2013

2012

Amount

% of
Total

Amount

% of
Total

Amount

% of
Total

Amount

% of
Total

Amount

% of
Total

(dollars in thousands)
LOANS
Commercial real estate:

Land and construction . . . $ 496,539
2,376,972
Improved property . . . . . .
2,873,511
Total commercial real estate . . .
1,088,118
Commercial and industrial . . . .
3,961,629
Total commercial loans . . . . . .
Residential real estate:

Land and construction . . .
Other mortgages . . . . . . . .
Home equity lines of

46,226
1,337,164

7.9
37.9
45.8
17.4
63.2

0.7
21.4

$ 344,748
1,911,633
2,256,381
737,878
2,994,259

40,261
1,207,539

6.8
37.7
44.5
14.5
59.0

0.8
23.8

$ 262,643
1,682,817
1,945,460
638,410
2,583,870

19,681
909,089

6.4
41.1
47.5
15.6
63.1

0.5
22.2

$ 263,117
1,649,802
1,912,919
556,249
2,469,168

27,559
863,245

6.7
42.3
49.0
14.3
63.3

0.7
22.1

$ 193,004
1,665,341
1,858,345
478,025
2,336,370

11,805
781,897

5.2
44.9
50.1
12.9
63.0

0.3
21.0

8.1
credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30.2
Total residential real estate . . . .
6.3
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36.5
Total retail loans . . . . . . . . . . . .
99.7
Total portfolio loans . . . . . . . . .
0.3
Loans held for sale . . . . . . . . . .
Total loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,266,751 100.0

508,359
1,891,749
396,058
2,287,807
6,249,436
17,315

LOAN COMMITMENTS
Commercial real estate:

Land and construction . . . $ 392,355
151,797
Improved property . . . . . .
544,152
Total commercial real estate . . .
540,647
Commercial and industrial . . . .
Total commercial

commitments . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,084,799

Residential real estate:

Land and construction . . .
Other mortgages . . . . . . . .
Home equity lines of

25,468
37,418

22.0
8.6
30.6
30.4

61.1

1.4
2.1

25.2
credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28.8
Total residential real estate . . . .
2.1
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30.8
Total retail commitments . . . . .
91.9
Total portfolio commitments . .
7.1
Deposit overdraft limits . . . . . .
1.0
Commitments held for sale . . . .
Total loan commitments . . . . . . $1,776,043 100.0

447,993
510,879
36,811
547,690
1,632,489
126,517
17,037

8.2
416,889
32.8
1,664,689
8.0
406,894
40.8
2,071,583
99.8
5,065,842
7,899
0.2
$5,073,741 100.0

8.1
330,031
30.8
1,258,801
6.0
244,095
36.8
1,502,896
99.9
4,086,766
5,865
0.1
$4,092,631 100.0

7.3
284,687
30.1
1,175,491
6.4
250,258
36.5
1,425,749
99.8
3,894,917
5,855
0.2
$3,900,772 100.0

277,226
1,070,928
280,464
1,351,392
3,687,762
21,903

7.5
28.8
7.6
36.4
99.4
0.6
$3,709,665 100.0

$ 380,704
130,415
511,119
482,799

24.6
8.5
33.1
31.2

$ 276,075
81,715
357,790
420,577

22.5
6.7
29.2
34.2

$ 305,600
60,387
365,987
383,327

26.4
5.2
31.6
33.0

$ 188,764
113,164
301,928
408,322

17.0
10.2
27.2
36.8

993,918

64.3

778,367

63.4

749,314

64.6

710,250

64.0

17,369
17,191

1.1
1.1

17,402
9,227

1.4
0.8

15,661
5,461

1.4
0.5

5,817
10,226

0.6
0.9

23.9
369,152
26.1
403,712
2.3
35,360
28.4
439,072
92.7
1,432,990
6.9
106,252
6,865
0.4
$1,546,107 100.0

24.2
297,888
26.4
324,517
2.1
26,115
28.5
350,632
91.9
1,128,999
7.8
95,965
3,784
0.3
$1,228,748 100.0

23.1
268,302
25.0
289,424
2.0
23,256
27.0
312,680
91.6
1,061,994
8.3
96,291
1,733
0.1
$1,160,018 100.0

23.1
256,324
24.6
272,367
2.4
26,283
27.0
298,650
91.0
1,008,900
8.5
93,654
5,902
0.5
$1,108,456 100.0

Letters of credit included

above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

32,907

1.9

$

27,408

1.8

$

23,362

1.9

$

20,447

1.8

$

20,078

1.8

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Total portfolio loans increased $1,183.6 million or 23.4% from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016,
primarily due to the acquisition of YCB that represented $1,011.7 million or 20.0% in growth, along with organic
growth of $171.9 million or 3.4%. On the merger date, YCB’s loans (including loans held for sale) were recorded
at their estimated fair value of $1,014.0 million, with $1,006.9 million purchased without deteriorated credit
quality from origination. Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality having a book value of $11.1 million
and contractually required payments of $13.3 million were recorded at their estimated fair value of $7.1 million.
The difference between the amount of loan growth attributed to YCB at year-end and the recorded amount on the
merger date represents scheduled amortization, refinancings and payoffs. The acquisition of YCB also changed
the composition of loans as they had a higher percentage of CRE-improved property and C&I loans than
WesBanco.

CRE represents a significant component of the loan portfolio at 45.8%, which was a 1.3% increase for the
year. CRE—land and construction loan balances increased $151.8 million or 44.0% from December 31, 2015 to
December 31, 2016. The YCB acquisition accounted for $84.6 million or 24.5% of this growth while organic
growth was $67.1 million or 19.5%. CRE—improved property loans increased $465.3 million or 24.3% from
December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016, primarily from the acquisition of YCB which contributed
$424.7 million or 22.2%, and organic growth of $40.6 million or 2.1%.

C&I loans increased $350.2 million or 47.5% from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016. YCB
contributed $273.0 million or 37.0% of the growth, and $77.2 million or 10.5% was organic growth. The organic
growth was achieved through the addition of lending personnel and increased business development efforts that
resulted in obtaining new customer relationships, new opportunities created by the acquisitions of Fidelity in
November 2012 and ESB in February 2015, both of which resulted in an expanded presence in the greater
Pittsburgh MSA and western Pennsylvania market. The portfolio also benefited from increased business activity
due to generally improved economic conditions in all markets.

Residential real estate mortgage loans increased $135.6 million or 10.9% from December 31, 2015 to
December 31, 2016. The portfolio growth came from YCB, providing $145.0 million or 11.6%, while the legacy
portfolio declined $9.5 million or 0.7%. The decline in the legacy portfolio was due to a competitive rate
environment, factors related to the implementation of new mortgage disclosure and closing rules, and an increase
in mortgage refinancing activity. Approximately 32% of mortgages originated in 2016 were refinances of
existing mortgages compared to 25% in 2015. WesBanco retained approximately 57% of mortgages originated in
2016 for the portfolio compared to 56% in 2015.

HELOC loans increased $91.5 million or 21.9% from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016. YCB
provided $59.1 million or 14.1% of this growth, while organic growth was $32.4 million or 7.8%. This growth was
achieved primarily through regular marketing activities and a competitive HELOC product containing features that
customers found desirable, even though product pricing increased somewhat during the year.

Consumer loans decreased $10.8 million or 2.7% from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016. YCB
provided an increase of $25.2 million or 6.2% while the legacy portfolio declined $36.0 million or 8.9%. The
decline in legacy portfolio balances was in the indirect loan portfolio for new and used auto and truck financing
and primarily due to two rate increases during 2016, and other product pricing changes, along with competitive
factors.

Total loan commitments increased $229.9 million or 14.9% from December 31, 2015 to December 31,
2016. Commitments in the HELOC portfolio increased approximately $78.8 million, C&I commitments
increased $57.8 million and total CRE commitments increased $33.0 million.

Geographic Distribution—WesBanco extends credit primarily within the market areas where it has branch
offices. Loans outside of these markets are generally only made to established customers that have other business
relationships with WesBanco in its markets. Loans outside of WesBanco’s markets represented less than 2% of

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total loans at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. These loans consist primarily of CRE-land and
construction loans, residential real estate loans for second residences or vacation homes, consumer purpose lines
of credit to wealth management customers and automobile loans to family members of local customers.
Management does not plan to significantly increase out-of-market loans.

The geographic distribution of the loan portfolio, excluding deposit overdraft limits and loans held for sale,

is summarized in Table 12.

TABLE 12. GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF LOANS

(percentage of exposure, rounded to nearest whole
percent)

Land and
Construction

Improved
Property

Commercial Real Estate

December 31, 2016 (1)

Commercial
and
Industrial

Residential
Real
Estate

Home
Equity
Lines

Consumer Total

Upper Ohio Valley MSAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Morgantown, WV MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parkersburg, WV-Marietta, OH MSA . . . . .
Other West Virginia Locations . . . . . . . . . .
Pittsburgh, PA MSA & Western

Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Columbus, OH MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Western Ohio MSAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Ohio Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisville KY—Jefferson County MSA . . .
Other Indiana Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Kentucky Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjacent States & Outside-of-Market . . . . .

4%
4
1
4

9%
5
5
7

22%
6
2
6

10
29
15
9
12
0
5
7

20
13
13
9
12
1
5
1

17
9
4
8
20
1
4
1

11% 17% 21% 12%
4
3
10

6
6
12

5
6
21

5
4
8

29
9
12
11
4
0
5
2

18
7
10
12
6
0
6
0

26
2
2
9
3
0
3
2

21
12
10
9
11
1
5
2

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100%

100% 100%

100% 100% 100% 100%

(1) Real estate secured loans are categorized based on the address of the collateral. All other loans are

categorized based on the borrower’s address.

The Upper Ohio Valley MSAs include the Wheeling, West Virginia and Weirton, West Virginia-
Steubenville, Ohio MSAs. Other West Virginia locations include the Fairmont-Clarksburg and Charleston MSAs
as well as communities that are not located within an MSA primarily in the northern, central and eastern parts of
the state. The western Ohio MSAs include the Dayton-Springfield and the Cincinnati-Middletown MSAs. Other
Ohio locations include communities in Ohio that are not located within an MSA, the majority of which are
located in southeastern Ohio. Other Indiana locations include communities in Indiana that are not located within
an MSA, the majority of which are located in southern Indiana. Other Kentucky locations include the Louisville,
Lexington-Fayette and Elizabethtown KY MSAs along with other Kentucky locations that are not located within
an MSA. Adjacent states include parts of Maryland and Tennessee that are within close proximity to WesBanco’s
markets. Outside-of-market loans consist of loans in all other locations not included in any of the other defined
areas and have remained relatively unchanged overall from 2014.

The only significant change in the geographic distribution of loans from December 31, 2015 to
December 31, 2016 was the overall increase in loans within the Louisville KY-Jefferson County MSA and other
locations in Indiana and Kentucky due to the acquisition of YCB.

CREDIT RISK

The risk that borrowers will be unable or unwilling to repay their obligations is inherent in all lending
activities. Repayment risk can be impacted by external events such as adverse economic conditions, social and
political influences that impact entire industries or major employers, individual loss of employment or other

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personal calamities and changes in interest rates. This inherent risk may be further exacerbated by the terms and
structure of each loan as well as potential concentrations of risk. The primary goal of managing credit risk is to
minimize the impact of all of these factors on the quality of the loan portfolio.

Credit risk is managed through the initial underwriting process as well as through ongoing monitoring and
administration of the portfolio. Credit policies establish standard underwriting guidelines for each type of loan
and require an appropriate evaluation of the credit characteristics of each borrower. This evaluation focuses on
the sufficiency and sustainability of the primary source of repayment, the adequacy of collateral, if any, as a
secondary source of repayment and other factors unique to each type of loan that may increase or mitigate their
risk. The manner and degree of monitoring and administration of the portfolio varies by type and size of loan.

Credit risk is also managed by closely monitoring delinquency levels and trends and initiating collection
efforts at the earliest stage of delinquency. WesBanco also monitors general economic conditions, including
unemployment, housing activity and real estate values in its markets. Underwriting standards are modified when
appropriate based on market conditions, the performance of one or more loan categories, and other external
factors. An independent loan review function also performs periodic reviews of the portfolio to assess the
adequacy and effectiveness of underwriting, loan documentation and portfolio administration.

Each category of loans contain distinct elements of risk that impact the manner in which those loans are
underwritten, structured, documented, administered and monitored. Customary terms and underwriting practices,
together with specific risks associated with each category of loans and WesBanco’s processes for managing those
risks are discussed in the remainder of this section.

Commercial Loans—The commercial portfolio consists of loans to a wide range of business enterprises.
loan approximates $400,000 at December 31, 2016 compared to $412,000 at
The average commercial
December 31, 2015. However, many commercial loans are for larger amounts and often involve multiple loans to
one borrower or a group of related borrowers, therefore the potential for loss on any single transaction can be
significantly greater for commercial loans than for retail loans. Commercial loan risk is mitigated by limiting
total credit exposure to individual borrowers or groups of borrowers, industries and geographic markets and by
requiring appropriate collateral or guarantors.

Commercial loans are monitored for potential concentrations of loans to any one borrower or group of
related borrowers. At December 31, 2016, WesBanco’s legal lending limit to any single borrower or their related
interests approximated $130 million. The ten largest commercial relationships in total ranged from $450 million
to $500 million throughout 2016 and 2015, but only four relationships exceeded $50 million at December 31,
2016. These large relationships generally consist of more than one loan to a borrower or their related entities. The
single largest relationship exposure approximated $65 million at December 31, 2016 and consists of multiple
loans to a customer in the retail sector. The largest CRE loan exposure by property type and industry are set forth
in tables 14 and 16.

Commercial loans, including renewals and extensions of maturity, are approved within a framework of
individual lending authorities based on the total credit exposure of the borrower. Loans with credit exposure up
to $500,000 are approved by underwriters that are not responsible for loan origination. Loans with credit
exposure greater than $500,000 minimally require the approval of a senior commercial banking officer, and
credit exposures greater than $1.5 million require approval of a credit officer that is not responsible for loan
origination. Credit exposures greater than $10 million require approval of a credit committee comprised of
executive management, directors, and other qualified persons that are not responsible for loan origination.
Underwriters and credit officers do not receive incentive compensation based on loan origination volume. Senior
commercial banking officers receive incentive compensation based on multiple factors that
include loan
fees, credit quality, and portfolio administration
origination, net growth in outstanding loan balances,
requirements.

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CRE – land and construction consists of loans to finance land for development, investment, use in a
commercial business enterprise, agricultural or minerals extraction; construction of residential dwellings for
resale, multi-family apartments and other commercial buildings that may be owner-occupied or income
generating investments for the owner. Construction loans generally are made only when WesBanco also commits
to the permanent financing of the project, has a takeout commitment from another lender for the permanent loan,
or the loan is expected to be repaid from the sale of subdivided property. However, even if WesBanco has a
takeout commitment, construction loans are underwritten as if WesBanco will retain the loan upon completion of
construction. In recent years, due to the low interest rate environment and low property capitalization rates, many
construction loans that did not have a takeout commitment when the loan originated have been sold or refinanced
in the secondary market
times, resulting in significant
unscheduled payoffs of loans.

immediately upon completion of construction at

CRE – improved property loans consist of loans to purchase or refinance owner-occupied and investment
properties. Owner-occupied CRE consists of loans to borrowers in a diverse range of industries and property
types. Investment properties include multi-family apartment buildings, 1-to-4 family rental units, and various
types of commercial buildings that are rented or leased to unrelated parties of the owner.

C&I loans consist of revolving lines of credit to finance accounts receivable, inventory and other general
business purposes; term loans to finance fixed assets other than real estate, and letters of credit to support trade,
insurance or governmental requirements for a variety of businesses. Most C&I borrowers are privately-held
companies with annual sales up to $100 million.

CRE – land and construction loans require payment of interest only during the construction period, with
initial terms ranging from six months to up to three years for larger, multiple-phase projects such as residential
housing developments and large scale commercial projects. Interest rates are often fully floating based on an
appropriate index but may also be structured in the same manner as the interest rate that will apply to the
permanent loan upon completion of construction. Interest during the construction period is typically included in
the project costs and therefore is often funded by loan advances. Advances are monitored to ensure that the
project is at the appropriate stage of completion with each advance and that interest reserves are not exhausted
prior to completion of the project. In the event a project is not completed within the initial term, the loan is
re-underwritten at maturity but interest beyond the initial term must be paid by the borrower and in some
instances an additional interest reserve is required as a condition of extending the maturity. Upon completion of
construction, the loan is converted to permanent financing and reclassified to CRE—improved property.

CRE – improved property loans generally require monthly principal and interest payments based on
amortization periods ranging from ten to twenty-five years depending on the type, age and condition of the
property. Loans with amortization periods exceeding twenty years typically also have a maturity date or call
option of ten years or less. Interest rates are generally adjustable ranging from one to five years based on an
appropriate index of comparable duration. Interest rates may also be fixed for longer than five years but the
borrower may be required to enter into an interest rate derivative contract that converts WesBanco’s rate to an
adjustable rate.

C&I term loans secured by equipment and other types of collateral generally require monthly principal and
interest payments based on amortization periods up to ten years depending on the estimated useful life of the
collateral with interest rates that may be fixed for the term of the loan or adjustable ranging from one to seven
years based on an appropriate index.

Commercial lines and letters of credit are generally categorized as C&I but may also be categorized as
CRE—improved property loans if they are secured primarily by real estate. Lines of credit typically require
payment of interest only with principal due on demand or at maturity. Interest rates on lines of credit are
generally fully adjustable based on an appropriate short-term index. Letters of credit typically require a periodic
fee with principal and interest due on demand in the event the beneficiary of the letter requests an advance on the

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commitment. Lines of credit may also include a fee based on the amount of the line that is not advanced. Lines
and letters of credit are generally renewable or may be cancelled annually by WesBanco but may also be
committed for up to three years when appropriate. Letters of credit may also require WesBanco to notify the
beneficiary within a specified time in the event WesBanco does not intend to renew or extend the commitment.

Table 13 summarizes the distribution of maturities by rate type for all commercial loans.

TABLE 13. MATURITIES OF COMMERCIAL LOANS

December 31, 2016

Fixed Rate Loans

Variable Rate Loans

In One
Year or
Less

After One
Year Through
Five Years

After Five
Years

Total

In One
Year or
Less

After One
Year Through
Five Years

After Five
Years

Total

(in thousands)

Commercial real estate:

Land and construction . . $ 47,500
67,923
Improved property . . . . .
34,093
Commercial and industrial . . .
Total commercial loans . . . . . $149,516

$ 44,308
309,380
179,072
$532,760

$ 21,112 $ 112,920 $ 80,134
670,358
293,055
88,349
191,175
404,340 349,326
$505,342 $1,187,618 $517,809

$189,478
302,382
117,412
$609,272

$ 114,007 $ 383,619
1,315,883 1,706,614
683,778
$1,646,930 $2,774,011

217,040

The primary factors that are considered in underwriting CRE—land and construction loans are the overall
viability of each project, the experience and financial capacity of the developer or builder to successfully
complete the project, market absorption rates and property values. These loans also have the unique risk that the
developer or builder may not complete the project, or not complete it on time or within budget. Risk is generally
mitigated by extending credit to developers and builders with established reputations who operate in WesBanco’s
markets and have the liquidity or other resources to absorb unanticipated increases in the cost of a project or
longer than anticipated absorption, periodically inspecting construction in progress, and disbursing the loan at
specified stages of completion. Certification of completed construction by a licensed architect or engineer and
performance and payment bonds may also be required for certain types of projects. Since speculative projects are
inherently riskier, WesBanco may require a specified percentage of pre-sales for land and residential
development or pre-lease commitments for investment property before construction can begin.

The primary factors that are considered in underwriting investment real estate are the net rental income
generated by the property, the composition of the tenants occupying the property, and the terms of leases, all of
which may vary depending on the specific type of property. Other factors that are considered include the overall
financial capacity of the investors and their experience owning and managing investment property.

Repayment of owner-occupied loans must come from the cash flow generated by the occupant’s commercial
business. Therefore, the primary factors that are considered in underwriting owner-occupied CRE and C&I loans
are the historical and projected earnings, cash flow, capital resources, liquidity and leverage of the business.
Other factors that are considered for their potential impact on repayment capacity include the borrower’s
industry, competitive advantages and disadvantages, demand for the business’s products and services, business
model viability, quality, experience and depth of management, and external influences that may impact the
business such as general economic conditions and social or political changes.

The type, age, condition and location of real estate as well as any environmental risks associated with the
property are considered for both owner-occupied and investment CRE. Environmental risk is mitigated by
requiring assessments performed by qualified inspectors whenever the current or previous uses of the property or
any adjacent properties are likely to have resulted in contamination of the property financed. Risk is further
mitigated by requiring borrowers to have adequate down payments or cash equity, thereby limiting the loan
amount in relation to the lower of the cost or the market value of the property, unless there are sufficient
mitigating factors that would reduce the risk of a higher loan-to-value. Market values are determined by
obtaining current appraisals or evaluations, whichever is appropriate or required by banking regulations based on

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the amount financed prior to the loan being made. New appraisals or evaluations may be obtained throughout the
life of each loan to more accurately assess current market value when the initial term of a loan is being extended,
market conditions indicate that the property value may have declined, and/or the primary source of repayment is
no longer adequate to repay the loan under its original terms.

CRE loan-to-value (“LTV”) ratios are generally limited to the maximum percentages prescribed by
WesBanco credit policy or banking regulations which range from 65% for unimproved land to 85% for improved
commercial property. Regulatory guidelines also limit the aggregate of CRE loans that exceed prescribed LTV
ratios to 30% of the Bank’s total risk-based capital. The aggregate of all CRE loans and loan commitments that
exceeded the regulatory guidelines approximated $109 million or 12% of the Bank’s total risk-based capital at
December 31, 2016 compared to $99 million or 13% at December 31, 2015. Regardless of credit policy or
regulatory guidelines, lower LTV ratios may be required for certain types of properties or when other factors
exist that increase the risk of volatility in market values such as single or special use properties that cannot be
easily converted to other uses or may have limited marketability. Conversely, higher LTV ratios may be
acceptable when there are other factors to adequately mitigate the risk.

The type and amount of collateral for C&I loans varies depending on the overall financial strength of the
borrower, the amount and terms of the loan, and available collateral or guarantors. Loans secured by bank deposit
accounts and marketable securities represent the lowest risk. Marketable securities are subject to changes in
market value and are monitored regularly to ensure they remain appropriately margined. The total of C&I
exposure secured by bank deposit accounts and marketable securities approximate $258 million at December 31,
2016 compared to $163 million at December 31, 2015. Unsecured C&I loans, which represent the highest risk,
approximated $150 million at December 31, 2016 compared to $113 million at December 31, 2015. Unsecured
credit is only extended to those borrowers that exhibit consistently strong repayment capacity and the financial
condition to withstand a temporary decline in their operating cash flows. The single largest unsecured exposure is
$7.5 million. Collateral other than real estate that fluctuates with business activity, such as accounts receivable
and inventory, may also be subject to regular reporting and certification by the borrower and, in some instances,
independent inspection or verification by WesBanco. Approximately $110 million or 6.7% of C&I exposure at
December 31, 2016 is secured solely by accounts receivable and inventory compared to $98 million or 8.6% at
December 31, 2015. Another $144 million or 8.8% of C&I exposure is secured by equipment or motorized
vehicles at December 31, 2016 compared to $110 million or 9.7% at December 31, 2015. The increase in
accounts receivable, inventory and equipment financing is a result of the Bank’s emphasis on growing the C&I
category of loans in 2016. The remainder of the C&I portfolio is secured by multiple types of collateral, which at
times includes real estate that is taken as collateral for reasons other than its value.

Most commercial loans are originated directly by WesBanco. Participation in loans originated by other
financial institutions represent $280 million or 5.6% of total commercial loans at December 31, 2016 compared
to $225 million or 5.6% at December 31, 2015. Included in this total are Shared National Credits of $53 million
at December 31, 2016 and $71 million at December 31, 2015. Shared National Credits are defined as loans in
excess of $20 million that are financed by three or more lending institutions. WesBanco performs its own
customary credit evaluation and underwriting before purchasing loan participations. The credit risk associated
with these loans is similar to that of loans originated by WesBanco, but additional risk may arise from the limited
ability to control the actions of the lead, agent or servicing institution.

The commercial portfolio is monitored for potential concentrations of credit risk by market, type of lending,
CRE property type, C&I and owner-occupied CRE by industry, investment CRE dependence on common tenants
and industries or property types that are similarly impacted by external factors. Total credit exposure by real
estate property type and industry sectors are summarized in Tables 14 and 16.

The global decline in coal, oil and natural gas prices have both a positive impact on the commercial
portfolio by lowering all borrowers’ energy costs but may also result in a reduction in coal, oil and gas activity
that may adversely impact certain industries or property types. At December 31, 2016, total exposure to core

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energy industries such as drilling, extraction, pipeline construction, mining equipment, investment real estate
with energy-related tenants and other related support activities approximated $51 million or 0.6% of the total
loan portfolio as compared to $73.0 million or 1.1% of the total loan portfolio at December 31, 2015. Exposure to
ancillary industries such as utility distribution and transportation, engineering services, manufacturers and
retailers of other heavy equipment used in core energy industries, approximates an additional $78 million in
exposure or 1.0% of the total loan portfolio as compared to $57.0 million or 0.9% of the total loan portfolio at
December 31, 2015. The largest exposure to any one borrower in either core energy or ancillary industries was
$9.8 million to a company that leases industrial/workshop facilities to tenants in the oil and gas production
sector. Lodging properties located in the shale gas areas that may be impacted by a reduction in shale gas
activities represent an additional $133 million of exposure at December 31, 2016 as compared to $148 million at
December 31, 2015. Not all borrowers in these categories will be impacted by a further reduction in energy
sector activity, and some may not be at all dependent or may be able to replace revenue associated with this
industry.

TABLE 14. CRE EXPOSURE BY PROPERTY TYPE

CRE Land and
Construction

CRE Improved
Investment

CRE Improved
Owner Occupied

December 31, 2016

(dollars in thousands)

Loan
Balance

Loan
Commitment

Loan
Balance

Loan
Commitment

Loan
Balance

Loan
Commitment

Total
Exposure

Largest
Loan (1)

% of
Capital (2)

Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 97,334 $ 47,505 $
42,383
1-to-4 family . . . . . . . . .
Multi-family . . . . . . . . . . 125,613
48,825
Retail
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
64,864
Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7,308
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Industrial
33,563
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21,730
Senior living . . . . . . . . . .
3,481
Hospital
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
—
Self-storage . . . . . . . . . .
2,947
Eating place . . . . . . . . . .
1,835
Gas station . . . . . . . . . . .
—
Recreational . . . . . . . . . .
13,934
Dormitory . . . . . . . . . . . .
796
House of worship . . . . . .
2,089
Other special use . . . . . .
28,658
Mixed use . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,179
Unclassified . . . . . . . . . .

36,247
186,470
18,506
29,101
1,504
5,493
9,173
5,448
—
850
1,304
—
25,216
261
1,127
22,187
1,963

18,584
175,116
369,504
268,507
213,584
50,664
200,113
48,494
754
19,972
20,319
10,257
1,795
33,266
3,052
21,268
235,767
21,626

$ 3,706
5,674
13,983
6,032
12,786
9,626
12,682
163
—
1,170
24
107
—
428
305
201
8,307
16,682

$

2,881
1,119
—
55,674
95,324
68,281
—
40,336
28,418
382
26,030
58,970
14,228
—
44,562
72,172
132,817
23,136

$

353
285
—
3,221
4,007
15,270
—
238
110
543
1,579
121
228
—
2,321
19,400
10,455
1,790

$ 170,363 $13,000
260,824 12,800
695,570 30,500
400,765 16,473
419,666 17,707
152,653 10,000
251,851 20,691
120,134 20,123
38,211 11,216
3,350
22,067
3,880
51,749
5,701
72,594
16,251
5,484
72,844 16,000
51,297
4,570
116,257 17,422
438,191 21,021
66,376 15,000

19.0
29.1
77.6
44.7
46.8
17.0
28.1
13.4
4.3
2.5
5.8
8.1
1.8
8.1
5.7
13.0
48.9
7.4

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $496,539 $392,355 $1,712,642

$91,876

$664,330

$59,921

$3,417,663 $30,500

381.2

(1) Largest loan represents the largest contractual obligation of WesBanco, which may not be fully funded.
(2) Bank total risk-based capital.

Multi-family apartments represent the single largest category of CRE. Including construction loans, multi-
family apartment exposure increased 2.4% from $679 million at December 31, 2015 to $696 million at
December 31, 2016. This exposure represent 77.6% of total risk-based capital at December 31, 2016 compared to
91.3% at December 31, 2015. Approximately 15% of the total multi-family exposure is for new construction
projects, many of which are expected to be refinanced in the secondary market over the next 24 months. During
2016, a number of properties refinanced in the secondary market immediately upon completion and prior to
stabilization. These early payoffs enabled WesBanco to finance new multi-family projects without significantly
increasing multi-family exposure, which was management’s objective. The central Ohio market represents
approximately 37% of the total multi-family apartment exposure and the Pittsburgh/Western PA market
represents approximately 19% of the total exposure.

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Mixed use properties exposure of $438 million is the second largest category of CRE and represents 48.9%
of total risk-based capital at December 31, 2016 compared to 30.4% at December 31, 2015. This category of
loans include various combinations of other property types such as retail and office in one facility.
Approximately 46% of the total exposure is in the Kentucky, southern Indiana market with 25% in the
Pittsburgh, Western PA market. Approximately $114 million of mixed use properties also include multi-family
apartments in addition to the multi-family exposure summarized above. Other special use properties consist of
facilities that have a unique purpose other than those identified in Table 14, and includes properties such as
funeral homes, carwashes, other auto care facilities, fire stations, parking garages, other municipal service
facilities and school buildings. Unclassified properties are generally smaller, general purpose buildings and store
fronts that can typically be adapted to any number of potential commercial uses.

Office buildings represent the third largest category of CRE with total exposure of $420 million. This
represents 46.8% of total risk-based capital compared to 39.5% at December 31, 2015. Approximately 25% of
the office building exposure is in the Central Ohio market with 20% located in the Pittsburgh/Western PA
market.

Retail property is the fourth largest category, which includes shopping centers, single-tenant buildings, and
neighborhood retail store fronts. With $401 million in total exposure, this category represents 44.7% of total risk-
based capital at December 31, 2016 as compared to 43.5% at December 31, 2015. There is no known
concentration of loans secured by retail investment property occupied by a common tenant or group of tenants in
the same industry. Approximately 25% of the retail exposure is in the Central Ohio market with 24% in the
Western Ohio market.

In addition to the methods in which WesBanco monitors the CRE portfolio for possible concentrations of
risk,
to determine whether a bank has an overall
the regulatory agencies use a two-tiered assessment
concentration of CRE lending as a percentage of bank total risk-based capital. Loan balances used to determine
compliance are based upon Call Report instructions and therefore do not necessarily match the balances
displayed in Table 14. The first tier measures loans for land, land development, residential and commercial
construction. This tier totals $528 million or 58.9% of risk based capital at December 31, 2016 compared to
$375 million or 50.4%, respectively, at December 31, 2015. The regulatory guidance for the first tier is 100.0%
of total risk-based capital. The second tier measures loans included in the first tier plus multi-family apartments
and other commercial investment property, along with improved owner-occupied real estate. This tier totals
$2,735 million or 305.0% of total risk-based capital at December 31, 2016 compared to $2,121 million or
285.1% at December 31, 2015. The acquisition of YCB contributed approximately $520 million of the
$613 million increase. The regulatory guidance for the second tier is 300% of total risk-based capital. If the
second tier measure excluded improved owner-occupied real estate, the bank would have $2,058 million or
229.6% of the Bank’s total risk-based capital. The regulatory agencies also consider whether a bank’s CRE
portfolio has increased by 50% or more within the prior thirty-six months of the assessment date. All CRE
exposure increased $940 million or 34.4% for the thirty-six month period ended December 31, 2016, including
acquisition-related growth.

Basel III requires banks to identify High Volatility Commercial Real Estate (“HVCRE”) loans in their
portfolios. These loans are subject to 150% weighting in the risk-based capital calculation effective January 1,
2015. These regulations require, among other things, that all CRE loans (either investment or owner-occupied)
for acquisition, development or construction that are not in permanent amortizing loan status, meet the statutory
LTV guidelines, have a minimum contributed equity of 15% in cash or marketable securities, and the loan
documentation must contain a requirement that the initial capital injection remain in the project until the loan has
converted to permanent financing or is paid in full. The bank has approximately $341 million in HVCRE
exposure representing 10.0% of total CRE exposure and 38% of total risk-based capital at December 31, 2016.
This compares to $409 million in HVCRE exposure representing 14.8% of total CRE exposure and 55% of total
risk-based capital at December 31, 2015. These loans are classified as HVCRE primarily for legal documentation
reasons rather than contributed equity being less than 15%.

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TABLE 15. C&I AND OWNER-OCCUPIED CRE EXPOSURE BY INDUSTRY

C&I

December 31, 2016

CRE Improved Owner
Occupied Property

(dollars in thousands)

Agriculture and farming . . . . . . . . . . $
Energy—oil and gas . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Energy—mining and utilities . . . . . .
Construction—general . . . . . . . . . . .
Construction—trades . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manufacturing—primary metals . . .
Manufacturing—other . . . . . . . . . . .
Wholesale and distribution . . . . . . .
Retail—automobile dealers . . . . . . .
Retail—other sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation and warehousing . . .
Information and communications . .
Finance and insurance . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment leasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Services—real estate . . . . . . . . . . . .
Services—business and

professional

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Services—personal and other
. . . . .
Schools and education services . . . .
Healthcare—medical

practitioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Healthcare—hospitals and other . . .
Entertainment and recreation . . . . . .
Restaurants and lodging . . . . . . . . . .
Religious organizations . . . . . . . . . .
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unclassified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loan
Balance

Loan
Commitment

Loan
Balance

Loan
Commitment

Total
Exposure

Largest
Loan (1)

% of
Capital (2)

6,263 $
7,756
39,150
40,899
37,408
17,349
111,854
49,131
31,455
43,144
29,160
2,890
52,200
26,590
118,617

4,074 $
5,220
3,605
54,786
35,221
26,825
70,521
32,333
13,823
18,435
9,793
387
84,078
15,845
23,077

1,754 $
7,893
128
15,957
12,871
6,288
28,194
14,887
16,255
98,104
22,301
1,816
6,181
10,403
99,612

500 $
—
—
19,067
972
201
2,102
1,650
1,062
2,671
811
—
396
—
5,152

12,591 $ 2,500
3,000
20,869
8,835
42,883
130,709 10,000
86,472 12,500
50,663 32,000
212,671 19,760
98,001 10,000
62,595 10,000
162,354 10,000
4,353
62,065
1,107
5,093
142,855 15,000
52,838
5,750
246,458 18,037

59,416
20,335
74,989

23,051
61,364
5,767
38,533
34,953
68,095
87,749

41,264
5,043
3,820

8,368
21,933
4,490
5,157
15,831
3,372
33,346

18,935
51,723
10,481

43,689
73,296
17,323
30,450
43,404
9,468
22,917

1,299
12,135
583

120,914
6,000
89,236 17,422
89,873 12,681

658
1,024
232
1,822
2,321
4
5,259

75,766 17,707
157,617 25,976
27,812
5,484
5,456
75,962
96,509 15,000
80,939
9,118
149,271 10,000

1.4
2.3
4.8
14.6
9.6
5.7
23.7
10.9
7.0
18.1
6.9
0.6
15.9
5.9
27.5

13.5
10.0
10.0

8.5
17.6
3.1
8.5
10.8
9.0
16.6

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,088,118 $540,647 $664,330 $59,921 $2,353,016 $32,000

262.4

(1) Largest loan represents the largest contractual obligation of WesBanco, which may not be fully funded.
(2) Bank total risk-based capital.

All of the services sectors combined represent the largest industry exposure at $457 million or 51.0% of
capital; however, these sectors include a variety of service-providing businesses. Combined exposure to the
services sectors increased $189 million from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016. Approximately
$123 million of exposure to lessors of non-residential buildings is the single largest industry group exposure in
the services sector and represents approximately 26.9% of the combined total.

The manufacturing sectors represent the second largest industry exposure at 29.4% of capital, increasing
from 26.7% at the end of the previous year. Total exposure to manufacturing increased 32.7% from $198 million
at December 31, 2015 to $263 million at December 31, 2016. Machinery and equipment, food and beverage
manufacturing, along with petroleum and chemical manufacturing, collectively represent 55% of the other
manufacturing sector.

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The healthcare sector including medical practitioners represents the third largest industry at 26.1 % of
capital compared to 26.5% at the end of the previous year. Total exposure to healthcare increased 18.7% from
$197 million at December 31, 2015 to $233 million at December 31, 2016. The increase in healthcare exposure
came primarily in the medical practitioners segment, which increased 68%.

The retail sales sectors including automobile dealers represent the fourth largest industry exposure at 25.1%
of capital and is the only other category that represents more than 25% of capital. Total exposure to the retail
sectors increased $37.4 million or 20.0% from December 31, 2015. Excluding automobile dealers, gasoline
stations and convenience stores represent approximately 59% of the exposure to the other retail businesses.

Retail Loans—Retail loans are a homogenous group, generally consisting of standardized products that are
smaller in amount and distributed over a larger number of individual borrowers. The average residential real
estate loan approximates $106,000 at December 31, 2016 compared to $103,000 at December 31, 2015 while the
average of all retail loans approximates $45,000 at December 31, 2016 compared to $43,000 at December 31,
2015.

Residential real estate consists of loans to purchase, construct or refinance the borrower’s primary dwelling,
second residence or vacation home. Residential real estate also includes approximately $17 million of 1-to-4
family rental properties, half of which were originated primarily in western Ohio markets by acquired banks prior
to their acquisition by WesBanco.

WesBanco originates residential real estate loans for its portfolio as well as for sale in the secondary market.
Portfolio loans also include loans to finance vacant land upon which the owner intends to construct a dwelling at
a future date. Except for construction loans that require interest-only during the construction period, portfolio
loans require monthly principal and interest payments to amortize the loan within terms up to thirty years.
Construction periods range from six to twelve months but may be longer for larger residences. Loans for vacant
land generally begin amortizing immediately and are refinanced when the owner begins construction of a
dwelling. Interest rates on portfolio loans may be fixed for up to fifteen years. Adjustable rate loans are based
primarily on the Treasury Constant Maturity index and can adjust annually or in increments up to five years.

HELOC loans are secured by first or second liens on a borrower’s primary residence. HELOCs are generally
limited to an amount which when combined with the first mortgage on the property, if any, does not exceed 90%
of the market value. Maximum LTV ratios are also tiered based on the amount of the line and the borrower’s
credit history. Most HELOCs originated prior to 2005 are available for draws by the borrower for up to fifteen
years at which time the outstanding balance is converted to a term loan requiring monthly principal and interest
payments sufficient to repay the loan in not more than seven years. Most HELOCs originated since 2005 through
2013 are available to the borrower for an indefinite period as long as the borrower’s credit characteristics do not
materially change, but may be cancelled by WesBanco under certain circumstances. Generally, lines originated
since 2013 have a 15 year draw period, a ten year repayment period and also give borrowers the option to convert
portions of the balance of their line into an installment loan requiring monthly principal and interest payments,
with availability to draw on the line restored as the installment portions are repaid. HELOCs that originated prior
to 2000 began reaching the end of their availability period starting in 2015 and years thereafter. These lines have
the additional risk that the borrower will not have the capacity to make higher payments of interest and principal
or may not qualify for a new line of credit. The amount of such lines that will reach the end of their availability
period in 2017 represents less than 2% of the total HELOC exposure.

Consumer loans consist of installment loans originated directly by WesBanco and indirectly through dealers
to finance purchases of automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, boats, and other recreational vehicles; home equity
installment loans, unsecured home improvement loans, and revolving lines of credit that can be secured or
unsecured. The maximum term for installment loans is generally eighty-four months for automobiles, trucks,
motorcycles and boats; one hundred eighty months for travel trailers; one hundred twenty months for home
equity/improvement loans; and sixty months if the loan is unsecured. Maximum terms may be less depending on

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age of collateral. Revolving lines of credit are generally available for an indefinite period of time as long as the
borrower’s credit characteristics do not materially change but may be cancelled by WesBanco under certain
circumstances. Interest rates on installment obligations are generally fixed for the term of the loan, while lines of
credit are adjustable daily based on the Prime Rate.

TABLE 16. MATURITIES OF RETAIL LOANS

December 31, 2016

Fixed Rate Loans

Variable Rate Loans

In One
Year or
Less

After One
Year Through
Five Years

After Five
Years

Total

In One
Year or
Less

After One
Year Through
Five Years

After Five
Years

Total

(in thousands)

Residential real

estate . . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,081 $ 44,547 $776,167 $ 825,795 $

178

$ 3,918

$553,499 $ 557,595

Home equity lines of

credit . . . . . . . . . . .

2,100
. . . . . . . . . 16,835

Consumer

7,022
145,388

21,809
184,578

30,931 137,223
31,477
346,801

34,893
9,907

305,312
7,873

477,428
49,257

Total retail loans . . . . $24,016 $196,957 $982,554 $1,203,527 $168,878

$48,718

$866,684 $1,084,280

The primary factors that are considered in underwriting retail loans are the borrower’s credit history and
total
their current and reasonably anticipated ability to repay their obligations as measured by their
debt-to-income ratio. Portfolio residential real estate loans are generally underwritten to secondary market
lending standards using automated underwriting systems developed for the secondary market that rely on
empirical data to evaluate each loan application and assess credit risk. The amount of the borrower’s down
payment is an important consideration for residential real estate, as is the borrower’s equity in the property for
HELOCs. It is common practice to finance the total amount of the purchase price of motor vehicles and other
consumer products plus certain allowable additions for tax, title, service contracts and credit insurance.

Effective January 10, 2014 underwriting of residential real estate loans also became subject to new
regulations promulgated by the CFPB which among other things defined the characteristics of a “qualified
mortgage” and imposed new standards for determining and documenting a borrower’s ability to repay. One
impact of these regulations is the risk of liability to a borrower at a future date if the borrower claims the
institution had knowledge when the loan was made that the borrower did not have the ability to repay.

In October 2015, the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule, also known as TRID, became effective for
all residential mortgage originations. The lender prepared Closing Disclosure (CD) replaced the traditional
HUD-1 and is presented to the consumer three days prior to the loan closing date. The TRID rule requires that the
full monthly payment as well as the full amount of funds needed to close including down payment, closing costs
and prepaid costs be disclosed.

Risk is further mitigated by requiring residential real estate borrowers to have adequate down payments or
cash equity, thereby limiting the loan amount in relation to the lower of the cost or the market value of the
property, unless there are sufficient mitigating factors that would reduce the risk of a higher loan-to-value.
Market values are determined by obtaining current appraisals or evaluations, whichever is appropriate or required
by banking regulations based on the amount financed prior to the loan being made. New appraisals or evaluations
are not obtained unless the borrower requests a modification or refinance of the loan or there is increased
dependence on the value of the collateral because the borrower is in default.

WesBanco does not maintain current information about the industry in which retail borrowers are employed.
While such information is obtained when each loan is underwritten, it often becomes inaccurate with the passage
of time or if borrowers change employment. Instead, WesBanco estimates potential exposure based on consumer

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demographics, market share, and other available information when there is a significant risk of loss of
employment within an industry or a significant employer in WesBanco’s markets. To management’s knowledge
there are no concentrations of employment that would have a material adverse impact on the retail portfolio.

Most retail loans are originated directly by WesBanco except for indirect consumer loans originated by
automobile dealers and other sellers of consumer goods. WesBanco performs its own customary credit evaluation
and underwriting before purchasing indirect loans. The credit risk associated with these loans is similar to that of
loans originated by WesBanco, but additional risk may arise from WesBanco’s limited ability to control a
dealer’s compliance with applicable consumer lending laws. Indirect consumer loans represented $236 million or
59% of consumer loans at December 31, 2016 compared to $240 million or 59% at December 31, 2015.

Loans Held For Sale—Loans held for sale consist of residential real estate loans originated for sale in the
secondary market. Credit risk associated with such loans is mitigated by entering into sales commitments with
third party investors to purchase the loans when they are originated. This practice has the effect of minimizing
the amount of such loans that are unsold and the interest rate risk at any point in time. WesBanco generally does
not service these loans after they are sold. While all loans are sold without recourse, WesBanco may be required
to repurchase loans under certain circumstances for contractual periods of generally up to one year or less. The
number and principal balance of loans that WesBanco has been required to repurchase has not been material and
therefore reserves established for this exposure are not material.

Banks that have been acquired by WesBanco serviced many of the residential real estate loans that were
sold to the secondary market prior to being acquired. Although these loans are not carried as an asset on the
balance sheet, WesBanco continues to service these loans. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, WesBanco
serviced loans for others aggregating approximately $40.9 million and $50.6 million, respectively. The
unamortized balance of mortgage servicing rights related to these loans is less than $1 million.

CREDIT QUALITY

The quality of the loan portfolio is measured by various factors, including the amount of loans that are past
due, required to be reported as non-performing, or are adversely graded in accordance with internal risk
classifications that are consistent with regulatory adverse risk classifications. Non-performing loans consist of
non-accrual loans and troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”). Non-performing assets also include real estate
owned (“REO”) and repossessed assets. Net charge-offs are also an important measure of credit quality.
WesBanco seeks to develop individual strategies for all assets that have adverse risk characteristics in order to
minimize potential loss. However, there is no assurance such strategies will be successful and loans may
ultimately proceed to foreclosure or other course of liquidation that does not fully repay the amount of the loan.

Past Due Loans—Loans that are past due but not reported as non-performing generally consist of loans that
are between 30 and 89 days contractually past due. Certain loans that are 90 days or more past due also continue
to accrue interest because they are deemed to be well-secured and in the process of collection. Earlier stage
delinquency requires routine collection efforts to prevent them from becoming more seriously delinquent. Early
stage delinquency represents potential future non-performing loans if routine collection efforts are unsuccessful.
Table 17 summarizes loans that are contractually past due 30 days or more, excluding non-accrual and TDR
loans.

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TABLE 17. PAST DUE AND ACCRUING LOANS EXLUDING NON-ACCRUAL AND TDR LOANS

December 31,

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

% of
Total
Loans Amount

% of
Total
Loans Amount

% of
Total
Loans Amount

% of
Total
Loans Amount

% of
Total
Loans

Amount

(dollars in thousands)

90 days or more:

Commercial real estate—land and

construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ — — $ — — $

71 0.03 $

248 0.09 $ — —

Commercial real estate—improved
property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial and industrial . . . . . . .
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . .
Home equity lines of credit . . . . . .
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

318 0.01
229 0.02
1,922 0.14
626 0.12
644 0.16

— —
33 —
2,159 0.17
407 0.10
527 0.13

— —
22 —
1,306 0.14
570 0.17
319 0.13

318 0.02
— —
1,289 0.14
411 0.14
325 0.13

338 0.02
98 0.02
3,199 0.40
722 0.26
937 0.33

Total 90 days or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3,739 0.06

3,126 0.06

2,288 0.06

2,591 0.07

5,294 0.14

30 to 89 days:

Commercial real estate—land and

construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial real estate—improved
property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial and industrial . . . . . . .
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . .
Home equity lines of credit . . . . . .
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

— —

— —

— —

2 —

750 0.39

747 0.03
1,522 0.14
6,080 0.44
2,949 0.58
4,731 1.19

318 0.02
275 0.04
3,216 0.26
2,470 0.59
4,726 1.16

480 0.03
216 0.03
3,105 0.33
2,524 0.76
3,022 1.24

2,897 0.18
1,310 0.24
4,894 0.55
1,934 0.68
3,794 1.52

6,328 0.38
500 0.10
7,972 1.00
1,322 0.48
5,666 2.02

Total 30 to 89 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,029 0.26 11,005 0.22

9,347 0.23 14,831 0.38 22,538 0.61

Total 30 days or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,768 0.32 $14,131 0.28 $11,635 0.29 $17,422 0.45 $27,832 0.75

Loans past due 30 days or more and accruing interest and not reported as TDRs increased $5.6 million due
to the YCB acquisition, representing 0.32% of total loans at December 31, 2016 as compared to 0.28% at
December 31, 2015. This overall low level of delinquency is the result of management’s continued focus on
sound initial underwriting, timely collection of loans at their earliest stage of delinquency, stable unemployment
and generally improved economic conditions.

Non-Performing Assets—Non-performing assets consist of non-accrual

loans, TDRs, REO and

repossessed assets.

Loans are categorized as TDRs when WesBanco, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s
financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider unless the
modification results in only an insignificant delay in the payments to be received. Concessions may include a
reduction of either the interest rate, the amount of accrued interest, or the principal balance of the loan. Other
possible concessions are an interest rate that is less than the market rate for loans with comparable risk
characteristics, an extension of the maturity date or an extension of the amortization schedule. Loans reported in
this category continue to accrue interest so long as the borrower is able to continue repayment in accordance with
the restructured terms. TDRs that are also placed on non-accrual are reported in the non-accrual category and not
included with accruing TDRs.

Loans are generally placed on non-accrual when they become past due 90 days or more unless they are both
well-secured and in the process of collection. Non-accrual loans include certain loans that are also TDRs as set

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forth in Note 5, “Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses,” of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Non-accrual loans also include retail loans that were recently discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy but for which
the borrower has continued to make payments for less than six consecutive months after the discharge.

REO consists primarily of property acquired through or in lieu of foreclosure but may also include bank
premises held for sale and residences of bank employees purchased to facilitate the relocation of those employees
with WesBanco. Repossessed assets primarily consist of automobiles and other types of collateral acquired to
satisfy defaulted consumer loans.

Table 18 summarizes non-performing assets.

TABLE 18. NON-PERFORMING ASSETS

(dollars in thousands)

TDRs accruing interest:

December 31,

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

Commercial real estate—land and construction . . . . . .
Commercial real estate—improved property . . . . . . . . .
Commercial and industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home equity lines of credit
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ — $
1,618
152
5,311
473
92

967
2,064
205
7,227
642
443

$ — $ — $ 2,537
10,198
3,052
632
415
9,022
9,850
1,022
902
870
642

2,437
329
8,215
740
345

Total TDRs accruing interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7,646

11,548

12,066

14,861

24,281

Non-accrual loans:

Commercial real estate—land and construction . . . . . .
Commercial real estate—improved property . . . . . . . . .
Commercial and industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home equity lines of credit
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total non-accrual loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total non-performing loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Real estate owned and repossessed assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

766
9,535
4,299
12,994
3,538
652

31,784

39,430
8,346

1,023
11,507
8,148
9,461
2,391
851

1,488
20,227
4,110
10,329
1,923
741

2,564
17,305
4,380
10,240
1,604
540

4,668
18,239
3,387
11,247
1,184
647

33,381

38,818

36,633

39,372

44,929
5,825

50,884
5,082

51,494
4,860

63,653
5,988

Total non-performing assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$47,776

$50,754

$55,966

$56,354

$69,641

Non-performing loans as a percentage of total portfolio

loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-performing assets as a percentage of total assets . . . . . .
Non-performing assets as a percentage of total portfolio

0.63% 0.89%
0.49

0.60

1.25%
0.89

1.32%
0.92

1.73%
1.15

loans, real estate owned and repossessed assets . . . . . . . . .

0.76

1.00

1.37

1.45

1.89

Accruing TDRs decreased $3.9 million or 33.8% from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016. There
were no TDRs greater than $1 million or more at December 31, 2015 or 2016. Accruing TDRs are not
concentrated in any industry, property or type of loan; however, retail loans represent 76.9% of accruing TDR’s
at December 31, 2016 compared to 72.0% at December 31, 2015. This includes loans that were discharged in
Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the current or prior year but for which the borrower has continued to make payments for
at least six consecutive months after the discharge. Most accruing TDRs continue to pay in accordance with their
modified terms; however, total accruing TDRs with aggregate balances of $0.6 million or 8.3% of total accruing
TDRs were past due 30 days or more at December 31, 2016, as compared to $0.8 million or 7.3% at
December 31, 2015.

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Non-accrual loans decreased $1.6 million or 4.8% from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016 as
WesBanco successfully reduced or exited a number of non-accrual loans throughout 2016. Approximately
$3.5 million or 11.2% of total non-accrual loans at December 31, 2016 also have restructured terms that would
require them to be reported as a TDR if they were accruing interest, compared to $4.6 million or 13.8% of the
total at December 31, 2015. Commercial loans of $1 million or more represent over 10% and all retail loans
represent 54% of the total non-accrual loans at December 31, 2016. These non-accrual loans are not concentrated
in any industry, property or type of loan.

REO and repossessed assets increased $2.5 million or 43.3% from December 31, 2015 to December 31,
2016. One commercial property acquired in the Fidelity acquisition represents $2.9 million or 34.9% of the total
carrying value of REO at December 31, 2016 compared to 49.9% at December 31, 2015. Consummation of a sale
of this property pursuant to a purchase agreement executed in 2013 was expected to take some time due to the
complexity of the proposed purchaser’s development plans but has been further delayed by other external factors.
No other REO property has a carrying value of $1 million or more. WesBanco seeks to minimize the period for
which it holds REO and repossessed assets while also attempting to obtain a fair value from their disposition.
Therefore, the sales price of these assets is dependent on current market conditions that affect the value of real
estate, used automobiles, and other collateral. The average holding period of REO other than the one property
described above approximated 8 months at December 31, 2016 compared to 7 months at December 31, 2015.
Repossessed assets are generally sold at auction within 60 days after repossession. Expenses associated with
owning REO and repossessed assets charged to other expenses were $1.2 million for 2016 compared to
$0.5 million for 2015. Net gains or losses on the disposition of REO and repossessed assets are credited or
charged to non-interest income and approximated $1.0 million of net gains in 2016 compared to $0.2 million of
net gains for 2015.

Classified Loans—Please refer to Note 5, “Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses,” of the consolidated
Financial Statements for a description of internally assigned risk grades for commercial loans and a summary of
loans by grade. WesBanco’s classified loan grades are equivalent to the classifications used by banking
regulators to identify those loans that have significant adverse characteristics. A classified loan grade is assigned
to all non-accrual commercial loans and most commercial TDRs; however, TDRs may be upgraded after the
borrower has repaid the loan in accordance with the restructured terms for a period of time, but such loans would
generally continue to be reported as TDRs regardless of their grade. Classified loans decreased $3.4 million or
6.5% from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016, and represented 0.8% of total loans on December 31, 2016
compared to 1.1% on December 31, 2015.

Charge-offs and Recoveries—Total charge-offs decreased $3.9 million or 26.4% to $10.9 million, while
total recoveries increased to $4.3 million, resulting in a 41.1% decrease in net charge-offs for 2016 compared to
2015. The total net loan charge-off rate of 0.12% of average loans is consistent with the overall percentage
reductions in criticized and classified loans, non-performing loans, an improved economy and a return of
commercial and residential real estate values to pre-recession levels. Table 19 summarizes charge-offs and
recoveries as well as net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans for each category of the loan portfolio.

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TABLE 19. CHARGE-OFFS AND RECOVERIES

(dollars in thousands)

Charge-offs:

December 31,

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

Commercial real estate—land and construction . . . . . .
Commercial real estate—improved property . . . . . . . . .
Commercial and industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home equity lines of credit
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total loan charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deposit account overdrafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

73
1,886
3,070
937
397
3,606

9,969
884

$ — $ — $

4,915
2,785
1,803
1,502
2,892

2,426
3,485
2,437
652
3,120

536
6,915
1,505
3,079
549
3,819

13,897
846

12,120
779

16,403
880

$ 3,879
7,693
4,625
3,902
1,144
3,851

25,094
871

Total charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10,853

14,743

12,899

17,283

25,965

Recoveries:

Commercial real estate—land and construction . . . . . .
Commercial real estate—improved property . . . . . . . . .
Commercial and industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home equity lines of credit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total loan recoveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deposit account overdrafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total recoveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5
1,543
320
445
274
1,485

4,072
225

4,297

1
840
435
604
262
1,240

3,382
222

3,604

—
603
1,194
454
115
1,034

3,400
233

3,633

125
615
471
401
116
1,144

2,872
255

3,127

607
1,107
390
407
30
1,035

3,576
277

3,853

Net charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 6,556

$11,139

$ 9,266

$14,156

$22,112

Net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans:

Commercial real estate—land and construction . . . . . .
Commercial real estate—improved property . . . . . . . . .
Commercial and industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home equity lines of credit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.02% — % — %
0.02
0.22
0.31
0.33
0.04
0.10
0.03
0.33
0.53
0.45

0.11
0.39
0.22
0.18
0.88

Total net loan charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.12

0.23

0.22

0.18%
0.38
0.20
0.32
0.15
1.01

0.37

1.81%
0.43
1.00
0.52
0.44
1.13

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ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The provision for credit losses increased $0.1 million in 2016 compared to 2015, and the total allowance for
loan losses (“allowance”) increased $1.9 million or 4.5% from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016. The
increase in the dollar amount of the allowance is attributable to management’s decision to increase some of the
qualitative factors that determine the adequacy of the allowance, offset by lower historical loss rates, improved
credit quality, and charge-offs of loans that were specifically reserved in prior years with replacement of such
specific reserves not being warranted.

The allowance represented 0.70% of total portfolio loans at December 31, 2016 compared to 0.82% at
December 31, 2015. However, the allowance does not include the credit portion of the fair market value
adjustment for acquired loans. The decrease in the allowance as a percentage of loans is primarily attributable to
improved credit quality metrics and acquired loans recorded at fair value for YCB in 2016, ESB in 2015 and
Fidelity in 2012. If these acquired loans were excluded from total loans, the allowance as a percentage of the
legacy portfolio would approximate 0.88% of total loans at December 31, 2016 and 0.97% at December 31,
2015.

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Table 20 summarizes the allowance together with selected relationships of the allowance and provision for

credit losses to total loans and certain categories of loans.

TABLE 20. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

(dollars in thousands)

Balance at beginning of year:

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

December 31,

Allowance for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 41,710
613
Allowance for loan commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 44,654
455

$ 47,368
602

$ 52,699
341

$ 54,810
468

Total beginning balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

42,323

45,109

47,970

53,040

55,278

Provision for credit losses:

Provision for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for loan commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total provision for credit losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8,520
(42)

8,478

8,195
158

8,353

6,552
(147)

6,405

8,825
261

9,086

20,001
(127)

19,874

Net charge-offs:

Total charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total recoveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(10,853)
4,297

(14,743)
3,604

(12,899)
3,633

(17,283)
3,127

(25,965)
3,853

Net charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(6,556)

(11,139)

(9,266)

(14,156)

(22,112)

Balance at end of year:

Allowance for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allowance for loan commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

43,674
571

41,710
613

44,654
455

47,368
602

52,699
341

Total ending balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 44,245

$ 42,323

$ 45,109

$ 47,970

$ 53,040

Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total

loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allowance for loan losses to non-accrual loans . . . . . . . . .
Allowance for loan losses to total non-performing

0.70% 0.82%
1.37x

1.25x

1.09%
1.15x

1.22%
1.29x

1.43%
1.34x

loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.11x

0.93x

0.88x

0.92x

0.83x

Allowance for loan losses to total non-performing loans

and loans past due 90 days or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.01x

0.87x

0.84x

0.88x

0.76x

The allowance consists of specific reserves for certain impaired loans and a general reserve for all other
loans. WesBanco uses historical loss rates by risk grade for CRE—improved property and C&I loans, and the
historical loss rates for the total of CRE—land and construction loans, retail loans and deposit overdrafts as a
base loss rate for the general allowance. The base loss rate is adjusted for the impact of qualitative factors which
in management’s judgment are appropriate to accurately reflect probable loss in each loan category. Qualitative
factors include the impact of historical loss rates for the most recent sixty months, the volatility and velocity with
which historical loss rates have changed during the economic cycle, economic conditions, delinquency levels and
trends, non-performing and classified loan levels and trends, changes in credit policies and lending standards,
concentrations of credit exposure if any, the results of regulatory examinations and internal loan reviews, and
other external factors when appropriate.

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Table 21 summarizes the components of the allowance.

TABLE 21. COMPONENTS OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

(in thousands)

General allowance:

December 31,

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

Based on historical loss experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Based on qualitative factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specific reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total allowance for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allowance for loan commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$20,865
21,932
877

43,674
571

$28,490
11,699
1,521

41,710
613

$29,359
11,497
3,798

44,654
455

$38,545
8,091
732

47,368
602

$39,761
11,195
1,743

52,699
341

Total allowance for credit losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$44,245

$42,323

$45,109

$47,970

$53,040

The general allowance based on historical

loss experience decreased $7.6 million or 26.8% from
December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016, which is consistent with decreasing historical loss rates for the past
twelve and thirty-six month periods. However, the general allowance based on qualitative factors increased
$10.2 million or 87.5% from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016 primarily due to organic growth in the
legacy portfolio, an increase in new lending staff due to market expansion and normal attrition, and the
consideration of higher loss rates experienced through a longer economic cycle than 36 months. Specific reserves
decreased $0.6 million from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016 and the allowance for loan commitments
did not materially change from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016.

Table 22 summarizes the allocation of the allowance for credit losses to each category of loans.

TABLE 22. ALLOCATION OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

(in thousands)

Allowance for loan losses:

December 31,

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

Commercial real estate—land and construction . . . . . .
Commercial real estate—improved property . . . . . . . . .
Commercial and industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home equity lines of credit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deposit account overdrafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 4,348
18,628
8,412
4,106
3,422
3,998
760

$ 4,390
14,748
10,002
4,582
2,883
4,763
342

$ 5,654
17,573
9,063
5,382
2,329
4,078
575

$ 6,056
18,157
9,925
5,673
2,017
5,020
520

$ 3,741
23,614
9,326
7,182
2,458
5,557
821

Total allowance for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

43,674

41,710

44,654

47,368

52,699

Allowance for loan commitments:

Commercial real estate—land and construction . . . . . .
Commercial real estate—improved property . . . . . . . . .
Commercial and industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home equity lines of credit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total allowance for loan commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

151
17
188
9
162
44

571

157
26
260
7
117
46

613

194
10
112
9
90
40

455

301
62
130
5
85
19

602

27
25
215
6
49
19

341

Total allowance for credit losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$44,245

$42,323

$45,109

$47,970

$53,040

Please refer to Note 5, “Loans and the Allowance for Credit Losses,” of the consolidated Financial
Statements for a summary of changes in the allowance for credit losses applicable to each category of loans.

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Changes in the allowance for all categories of loans also reflect the net effect of changes in historical loss rates,
loan balances, specific reserves and management’s judgment with respect to the impact of qualitative factors on
each category of loans. Decreases in the allowances for all loan categories generally reflect lower historical loss
rates and reductions in non-performing and classified commercial loans. The increase in the allowance for all
CRE loans of $3.8 million was due primarily to an $8.0 million increase in qualitative factors, partially offset by
lower historical loss rates and a reduction in non-performing loans. The allowance for C&I loans decreased
$1.6 million due to lower historical loss rates and reductions in non-performing and classified commercial loans.
However, qualitative factors increased $1.3 million in the C&I portfolio. The allowance for residential real estate
loans decreased as a result of decreasing historical loss rates and a more stable residential real estate market. The
allowance for HELOCs increased due to loan growth and repayment risk associated with lines that are nearing
the end of their availability period. The allowance for consumer loans decreased due to a decline in legacy
portfolio balances and lower historical loss rates. The allowance for deposit account overdrafts increased but is
not material to the total allowance. Although the allowance for credit losses is allocated as described in Table 22,
the total allowance is available to absorb losses in any category of loans. However, differences between
management’s estimation of probable losses and actual incurred losses in subsequent periods may necessitate
future adjustments to the provision for credit losses. Management believes the allowance for credit losses is
appropriate to absorb probable losses at December 31, 2016.

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DEPOSITS

TABLE 23. DEPOSITS

(dollars in thousands)

Deposits

December 31,

2016

2015

$ Change % Change

Non-interest bearing demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest bearing demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Money market
Savings deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certificates of deposit

$1,789,522
1,546,890
995,477
1,213,168
1,495,822

$1,311,455
1,152,071
967,561
1,077,374
1,557,838

$478,067
394,819
27,916
135,794
(62,016)

Total deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$7,040,879

$6,066,299

$974,580

36.5
34.3
2.9
12.6
(4.0)

16.1

Deposits, which represent WesBanco’s primary source of funds, are offered in various account forms at
various rates through WesBanco’s 174 branches in West Virginia, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and
southern Indiana. The FDIC insures all deposits up to $250,000 per account.

Total deposits increased by $974.6 million or 16.1% in 2016 primarily due to the YCB acquisition, which
provided $1.2 billion of additional deposits, while organic deposits decreased 3.6% from December 31, 2015.
Non-interest-bearing demand and interest-bearing demand deposits increased 36.5% and 34.3%, respectively,
while savings and money market deposits increased 12.6% and 2.9%, respectively, due to the YCB acquisition
and corresponding marketing initiatives, incentive compensation paid to customers and employees, focused retail
and business strategies to obtain more account relationships and customers’ overall preference for shorter-term
maturities. Deposit balances were also impacted by bonus and royalty payments from Marcellus and Utica shale
energy companies in WesBanco’s southwestern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and northern West Virginia markets
totaling $74.6 million and $140.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. At
December 31, 2016, demand deposits, savings deposits and money market deposits at former YCB branches
were $654.2 million, $176.3 million and $107.4 million,
respectively, compared to $607.2 million,
$190.8 million and $132.7 million, respectively, at the date of acquisition.

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Certificates of deposit decreased by $62.0 million. Certificates of deposit acquired from YCB totaled
$262.4 million, of which $244.9 million remain as of December 31, 2016, while organic deposits decreased by
20.8%, including an $88.3 million or 19.3% decrease in certificate of deposits acquired in the 2015 ESB
acquisition. In addition, the decrease was affected by an overall corporate strategy designed to increase and remix
retail deposit relationships with a focus on overall products that can be offered at a lower cost to the Bank. The
decrease is also impacted by lower offered rates on maturing certificates of deposit and customer preferences for
other non-maturity deposit types. WesBanco does not generally solicit brokered or other deposits out-of-market
or over the internet, but does participate in the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Services (CDARS®)
program and the Insured Cash Sweep (ICS®) money market deposit program. CDARS® balances totaled
$135.2 million in total outstanding balances at December 31, 2016, of which $100.1 million represented one-way
buys, compared to $243.7 million in total outstanding balances at December 31, 2015, of which $182.7 million
represented one-way buys. ICS® balances totaled $5.7 million and $147.3 million at December 31, 2016 and
2015, respectively. Certificates of deposit greater than $250,000 were approximately $219.3 million at
December 31, 2016 compared to $232.6 million at December 31, 2015. Certificates of deposit of $100,000 or
more were approximately $681.5 million at December 31, 2016 compared to $780.1 million at December 31,
2015. Certificates of deposit totaling approximately $840.8 million at December 31, 2016 with a cost of 0.56%
are scheduled to mature within the next year. The average rate on certificates of deposit increased 4 basis points
to 0.69% for the year ended December 31, 2016 from 0.65% in 2015 with a similar increase experienced for
jumbo certificates of deposit. WesBanco will continue to focus on its core deposit strategies and improving its
overall mix of transaction accounts to total deposits, which includes offering special promotions on certain
certificates of deposit maturities and savings products based on competition, sales strategies, liquidity needs and
wholesale borrowing costs.

TABLE 24. MATURITY DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT OF $100,000 OR MORE

(dollars in thousands)

Maturity:

December 31,

2016

2015

$ Change % Change

Within three months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Over three to six months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Over six to twelve months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Over twelve months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$171,156
90,532
126,824
292,947

$208,791
134,465
149,599
287,216

$(37,635)
(43,933)
(22,775)
5,731

Total certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$681,459

$780,071

$(98,612)

(18.0)
(32.7)
(15.2)
2.0

(12.6)

Interest expense on certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more totaled approximately $5.0 million,

$4.9 million and $7.5 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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BORROWINGS

TABLE 25. BORROWINGS

(dollars in thousands)

2016

2015

$ Change

Federal Home Loan Bank Borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other short-term borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subordinated debentures and junior subordinated debt . . . . . . . . .

$ 968,946
199,376
163,598

$1,041,750
81,355
106,196

$ (72,804)
118,021
57,402

%
Change

(7.0)
145.1
54.1

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,331,920

$1,229,301

$102,619

8.3

December 31,

Borrowings are a less significant source of funding for WesBanco as compared to total deposits. During
2016, FHLB borrowings decreased $72.8 million from December 31, 2015. The acquisition of YCB provided
$21.3 million in FHLB borrowings, which were coupled with $255.0 million from WesBanco advances and were
offset by $349.1 million in maturities, of which $20.0 million were acquired from YCB. WesBanco utilized
funds provided by investment securities sales and other available cash flows, along with new borrowings, to fund
the maturities.

WesBanco is a member of the FHLB system. The FHLB system functions as a borrowing source for
regulated financial institutions that are engaged in residential and commercial real estate lending along with
securities investing. WesBanco uses term FHLB borrowings as a general funding source and to more
appropriately match interest maturities for certain assets. FHLB borrowings are secured by blanket liens on
certain residential and other mortgage loans with a market value in excess of the outstanding borrowing balances.
The terms of the security agreement with the FHLB include a specific assignment of collateral that requires the
maintenance of qualifying mortgage and other types of loans as pledged collateral with unpaid principal amounts
in excess of the FHLB advances, when discounted at certain pre-established percentages of the loans’ unpaid
balances. FHLB stock, which is recorded at cost of $46.4 million at December 31, 2016, is also pledged as
collateral for these advances. WesBanco’s remaining maximum borrowing capacity, subject to the collateral
requirements noted, with the FHLB at December 31, 2016 and 2015 was estimated to be approximately
$1.7 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively.

Other short-term borrowings, which may consist of

funds purchased, callable repurchase
agreements, overnight sweep checking accounts and borrowings on a revolving line of credit at December 31,
2016 were $199.4 million compared to $81.4 million at December 31, 2015. The YCB acquisition provided
$44.3 million in other short-term borrowings. The YCB transaction also provided $26.1 million in subordinated
debentures at the bank and $31.2 million in junior subordinated debentures at the parent company.

federal

In September 2016, WesBanco renewed a revolving line of credit, which is a senior obligation of the parent
company, with another financial institution. The revolving line of credit, which accrues interest at an adjusted
LIBOR rate, provides for aggregate unsecured borrowings of up to $25.0 million. The new revolving line of
credit also requires WesBanco to maintain at all times a consolidated four quarter average return on average
assets of > 0.70%, a Texas ratio of less than 25% (broadly defined as the ratio of non-performing assets to
tangible common equity and the allowance for loan losses), unencumbered cash and marketable securities of at
least $12.0 million, and to maintain at all times on a consolidated basis and for the Bank a total risk-based capital
ratio of > 12.0%, a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of > 10.0% and a Tier 1 leverage ratio of > 7.0%. WesBanco
was in compliance with all terms and conditions at December 31, 2016. There was no outstanding balance as of
December 31, 2016 or 2015.

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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

TABLE 26. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

(in thousands)

Deposits without a stated maturity . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certificates of deposit
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings . . . . .
Other short term borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subordinated debt and junior subordinated

debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Future benefit payments under pension

plans (2)(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director and executive officer retirement

plans (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consulting agreements (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leases (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software licenses and maintenance

agreements (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Naming rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Limited partnership funding

N/A
9
10
10

11

13

N/A
N/A
6

N/A
N/A

Footnote
Reference

Less than
One Year

December 31, 2016 (1)

One to
Three
Years

Three to
Five Years

More
Than Five
Years

Total

$5,545,057 $ — $ — $ — $5,545,057
1,495,822
218,506
968,946
1,419
199,376
—

840,796
649,756
199,376

400,571
315,598
—

35,949
2,173
—

—

—

— 163,598

163,598

3,903

8,559

9,960

236,234

258,656

1,433
42
4,340

1,043
250

2,611
57
6,189

1,215
500

2,086
50
4,915

4,837
—
14,649

—
500

870

—
500

845

10,967
149
30,093

2,258
1,750

8,389

commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8

2,498

4,176

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$7,248,494 $739,476 $238,306 $458,785 $8,685,061

(1) Represents maturities of principal and excludes interest payments.
(2) These payments are recognized as expense in the income statement when incurred and not necessarily at the

time of payment.

(3) Pension plan assets of $121.6 million were available at December 31, 2016 to absorb the undiscounted

future estimated payments to plan participants.

Significant fixed and determinable contractual obligations as of December 31, 2016 are presented in the
table above by due date. The amounts shown do not include future interest payments, accrued interest or other
similar carrying value adjustments. Additional
information related to each obligation is included in the
referenced footnote to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

WesBanco’s future benefit payments under pension plans are estimated based on actuarial assumptions and
do not necessarily represent the actual contractual cash flows that may be required by WesBanco in the future.
Please refer to Note 13, “Employee Benefit Plans,” of the Consolidated Financial Statements for more
information on employee benefit plans.

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

WesBanco enters into 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,
letters of credit, loans approved but not closed, overdraft limits and contingent obligations to purchase loans
funded by other entities. Since many of these commitments expire unused or partially used, these commitments
may not reflect future cash requirements. Please refer to Note 18, “Commitments and Contingent Liabilities,” of
the Consolidated Financial Statements and the “Loans and Loan Commitments” section of this MD&A for
additional information.

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CAPITAL RESOURCES

Shareholders’ equity increased to $1.3 billion at December 31, 2016 from $1.1 billion at December 31,
2015. The increase was due primarily to $177.1 million of common stock issued in the YCB acquisition, coupled
with net income of $86.6 million, which was partially offset by the declaration of dividends to common
shareholders of $39.5 million and a $6.2 million other comprehensive loss. The other comprehensive loss was
due to an unrealized loss in the securities portfolio, coupled with a smaller unrealized loss in the defined benefit
pension plan.

For 2016, common dividends increased to $0.96 per share, or 4.3% on an annualized basis, compared to
$0.92 per share in 2015. The common dividend per share payout ratio increased to 44.4% in 2016 from 42.8% in
2015, which is primarily attributable to common dividends increasing more rapidly than earnings year-over-year.
A board-approved policy generally targets dividends as a percent of net income in a range of 35% to 55%,
subject to capital levels, earnings history and prospects, regulatory concerns, and other factors. The quarterly
dividend was increased again in February 2017 to $0.26 per share, or 8.3%.

WesBanco purchased 133,678 shares during 2016 under the current share repurchase plans. Of these shares,
117,100 were open market purchases and occurred during the first quarter while 16,578 were shares purchased
from employees for the payment of withholding taxes upon vesting of restricted stock during the second and
fourth quarters. At December 31, 2016, the remaining shares authorized to be purchased under the current
repurchase plans totaled 1,120,307 shares.

WesBanco is subject to risk-based capital guidelines that measure capital relative to risk-weighted assets
and off-balance sheet instruments. WesBanco and its banking subsidiary WesBanco Bank maintain Tier 1 risk-
based,
total risk-based and Tier 1 leverage capital ratios significantly above minimum regulatory levels.
WesBanco Bank paid $85.0 million in dividends to WesBanco during 2016, or 92.5% of the Bank’s net income.
There are various legal limitations under federal and state laws that limit the payment of dividends from the Bank
to the parent company. As of December 31, 2016, under FDIC and State of West Virginia regulations, WesBanco
could receive, without prior regulatory approval, dividends of approximately $42.2 million from the Bank.

WesBanco currently has $163.6 million in subordinated debt and junior subordinated debt

in its
Consolidated Balance Sheet, $137.6 million of which is junior subordinated debt. For regulatory purposes, trust
preferred securities totaling $138.0 million, issued by unconsolidated trust subsidiaries of WesBanco underlying
such junior subordinated debt, is included in Tier 1 capital in accordance with current regulatory reporting
requirements. A grandfather provision of the Dodd-Frank Act permits bank holding companies with consolidated
assets of less than $15 billion, such as WesBanco, to continue counting existing trust preferred securities as Tier
1 capital until they mature. In July 2013, the U.S. federal banking agencies issued a joint final rule that
implements the Basel III capital standards effective January 1, 2015 with a phase-in period ending January 1,
levels required under the Dodd-Frank Act,
2019. The final capital rule establishes the minimum capital
permanently grandfathers trust preferred securities issued before May 19, 2010, and increases the capital required
for certain categories of assets.

Please refer to Note 21, “Regulatory Matters,” of the Consolidated Financial Statements for more
information on capital amounts, ratios and minimum regulatory requirements. Also refer to “Item 1. Business”
within this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and
Consumer Protection Act and Basel III Capital Standards.

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LIQUIDITY RISK

Liquidity is defined as a financial institution’s capacity to meet its cash and collateral obligations at a
reasonable cost. Liquidity risk is the risk that an institution’s financial condition or overall safety and soundness
is adversely affected by an inability, or perceived inability, to meet its obligations. An institution’s obligations,
and the funding sources to meet them, depend significantly on its business mix, balance sheet structure, and the
cash flows of its on- and off-balance sheet obligations. Institutions confront various internal and external
situations that can give rise to increased liquidity risk including funding mismatches, market constraints on
funding sources, contingent liquidity events, changes in economic conditions, and exposure to credit, market,
operation, legal and reputation risk. WesBanco actively manages liquidity risk through its ability to provide
adequate funds to meet changes in loan demand, unexpected outflows in deposits and other borrowings as well as
to take advantage of market opportunities and meet operating cash needs. This is accomplished by maintaining
liquid assets in the form of securities, sufficient borrowing capacity and a stable core deposit base. Liquidity is
centrally monitored by WesBanco’s Asset/Liability Committee (“ALCO”).

WesBanco determines the degree of required liquidity by the relationship of total holdings of liquid assets to
the possible need for funds to meet unexpected deposit losses and/or loan demands. The ability to quickly
convert assets to cash at a minimal loss is a primary function of WesBanco’s investment portfolio management.
WesBanco believes its cash flow from the loan portfolio, the investment portfolio, and other sources, adequately
meet its liquidity requirements. WesBanco’s net loans to assets ratio was 63.4% at December 31, 2016 and
deposit balances funded 71.9% of assets.

The following table lists the sources of liquidity from assets at December 31, 2016 expected within the next

year:

(in thousands)

Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securities with a maturity date within the next year and callable securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Projected payments and prepayments on mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage

obligations (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loans held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accruing loans scheduled to mature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal loan repayments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 128,170
127,313

259,284
17,315
742,017
762,039

Total sources of liquidity expected within the next year

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$2,036,138

(1) Projected prepayments are based on current prepayment speeds.

Deposit

flows are another principal

factor affecting overall WesBanco liquidity. Deposits totaled
$7.0 billion at December 31, 2016. Deposit flows are impacted by current interest rates, products and rates
offered by WesBanco versus various forms of competition, as well as customer behavior. Certificates of deposit
scheduled to mature within one year totaled $840.8 million at December 31, 2016, which includes jumbo regular
certificates of deposit totaling $326.5 million with a weighted-average cost of 0.61%, and jumbo CDARS®
deposits of $62.0 million with a weighted-average cost of 0.90%.

WesBanco maintains a line of credit with the FHLB as an additional funding source. Available credit with
the FHLB at December 31, 2016 approximated $1.7 billion, compared to $1.1 billion at December 31, 2015. The
FHLB requires securities to be specifically pledged to the FHLB and maintained in a FHLB-approved custodial
arrangement if the member wishes to include such securities in the maximum borrowing capacity calculation.
WesBanco has elected not to specifically pledge to the FHLB otherwise unpledged securities. At December 31,
2016, the Bank had unpledged available-for-sale securities with an amortized cost of $160.6 million. A portion of
these securities could be sold for additional liquidity, or such securities could be pledged to secure additional
FHLB borrowings. Available liquidity through the sale of investment securities is currently limited as only

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approximately 13% of the available-for-sale portfolio is unpledged, due to the pledging agreements that
WesBanco has with their public deposit customers. Public deposit balances have increased significantly through
the ESB and YCB acquisitions of the past two years. WesBanco’s held-to-maturity portfolio currently contains
$856.7 million of unpledged securities, which generally can still be pledged. Except for limited, special
circumstances, these securities cannot be sold without tainting the remainder of the held-to-maturity portfolio. If
tainting occurs, all remaining securities with the held-to-maturity designation would be required to go to
available-for-sale, and the held-to-maturity designation would not be available to WesBanco for several years.

WesBanco participates in the Federal Reserve Bank’s Borrower-in-Custody Program (“BIC”) whereby
WesBanco pledges certain consumer loans as collateral for borrowings. At December 31, 2016, WesBanco had a
BIC line of credit totaling $219.1 million, none of which was outstanding. Alternative funding sources may
include the utilization of existing overnight lines of credit with third party banks totaling $285.0 million, of
which $58.0 million was outstanding at December 31, 2016, along with seeking other lines of credit, borrowings
under repurchase agreement
increasing deposit rates to attract additional funds, accessing brokered
deposits, or selling securities available-for-sale or certain types of loans.

lines,

Other short-term borrowings of $141.4 million at December 31, 2016 consisted of callable repurchase
agreements and overnight sweep checking accounts for large commercial customers. There has not been a
significant fluctuation in the average deposit balances of the overnight sweep checking accounts during 2016.
The overnight sweep checking accounts require U.S. Government securities to be pledged equal to or greater
than the average deposit balance in the related customer accounts.

The principal sources of parent company liquidity are dividends from the Bank, $49.2 million in cash and
investments on hand, and a $25.0 million revolving line of credit with another bank, which did not have an
outstanding balance at December 31, 2016. WesBanco is in compliance with all loan covenants. There are
various legal limitations under federal and state laws that limit the payment of dividends from the Bank to the
parent company. As of December 31, 2016, under FDIC and State of West Virginia regulations, WesBanco could
receive, without prior
regulatory approval, dividends of approximately $42.2 million from the Bank.
Management believes these are appropriate levels of cash for WesBanco given the current environment.
Management continuously monitors the adequacy of parent company cash levels and sources of liquidity through
the use of metrics that relate current cash levels to historical and forecasted cash inflows and outflows.

WesBanco had outstanding commitments to extend credit in the ordinary course of business approximating
$1.8 billion and $1.5 billion at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. On a historical basis, only a small
portion of these commitments will result in an outflow of funds. Please refer to Note 18, “Commitments and
Contingent Liabilities,” of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the “Loans and Loan Commitments”
section of this MD&A for additional information.

Federal financial regulatory agencies previously have issued guidance to provide for sound practices for
managing funding and liquidity risk and strengthening liquidity risk management practices. WesBanco maintains
a comprehensive management process for identifying, measuring, monitoring, and controlling liquidity risk
which is fully integrated into its risk management process. Management believes WesBanco has sufficient
current liquidity to meet current obligations to borrowers, depositors and others as of December 31, 2016 and
that WesBanco’s current liquidity risk management policies and procedures adequately address this guidance.

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COMPARISON OF 2015 VERSUS 2014

Net income for 2015 was $80.8 million or $2.15 per diluted share compared to $70.0 million or $2.39 per
diluted share for 2014. Net income excluding after-tax merger-related expenses (non-GAAP measure) increased
24.2% to $88.0 million compared to $70.8 million for 2014, while diluted earnings per share, excluding after-tax
merger-related expenses (non-GAAP measure), totaled $2.34, compared to $2.41 per share for 2014.

Net interest income increased $43.8 million or 22.6% in 2015 compared to 2014 due to a 29.9% increase in
average earning assets, primarily through the ESB acquisition, and through a 6.7% increase in average loan
balances, exclusive of ESB, partially offset by a 20 basis point decrease in the net interest margin. The net
interest margin decreased to 3.41% in 2015 compared to 3.61% in 2014. The decrease in the net interest margin
was primarily due to a change in the mix of investments to total average earning assets from 28.1% in 2014 to
32.3% in 2015, a 41 basis point decline in the average rate earned on securities due to lower yields from a
restructuring of the ESB portfolio and a decrease of 14 basis points for total loans due to repricing of existing
loans and competitive pricing on new loans. The lower rates were due to the low interest rate environment and
were somewhat mitigated by a reduction in funding costs of 9 basis points.

The provision for credit losses increased 30.4% due to organic loan growth in 2015. Net charge-offs for
2015 as a percentage of average portfolio loans of 0.23% were unchanged from 2014. Non-performing loans,
including TDRs, as well as criticized and classified loans, improved as a percentage of total portfolio loans from
their pre-acquisition levels in the fourth quarter of 2014.

For 2015, non-interest income increased $6.0 million or 8.7% compared to 2014. Trust fees increased
$0.8 million or 3.9% from customer and revenue development initiatives. Service charges on deposits increased
$0.6 million or 3.8% from the addition of ESB and an overall evaluation of the fee schedule. Electronic banking
fees increased $1.7 million or 13.0% from increases in transaction volume. Net securities brokerage revenue
increased by $0.8 million or 11.1% through the addition of support and sales staff in several regions. Net gains
on sales of mortgage loans increased $0.5 million or 29.1% from increases in originations and a larger percentage
of originations being sold in the secondary market. Net losses on other assets improved by $1.4 million due to a
$1.4 million charge in the third quarter of 2014 relating to the prepayment of certain repurchase agreements.

Non-interest expense increased $32.3 million or 20.0% in 2015, principally from the ESB acquisition which
increased assets by $1.9 billion, excluding goodwill, and added 23 offices to our branch network. Salaries and
wages increased $9.9 million or 14.7%, due to a 13.0% increase in average full-time equivalent employees from
the merger and routine annual adjustments to compensation, partially offset by increased deferrals of
compensation costs on new loan originations. Employee benefits expense increased $5.4 million or 25.0%,
primarily from increased pension, health insurance, social security contributions and other benefit plan costs. Net
occupancy increased $1.5 million principally due to increased building-related costs including utilities, lease
expense, and depreciation. Equipment costs increased $1.7 million related to continuous improvements in
computer system infrastructure, and origination and customer support systems. Amortization of intangible assets
increased $1.2 million from additional ESB intangible assets related to core deposits and non-compete
agreements.

The provision for federal and state income taxes increased to $28.4 million in 2015 compared to
$23.7 million in 2014. The increase in income tax expense was due to a $15.5 million increase in pre-tax income,
which caused a higher effective tax rate of 26.0% compared to 25.3% for 2014.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The disclosures set forth in this item are qualified by the section captioned “Forward-Looking Statements”
included in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”
of this report.

MARKET RISK

The primary objective of WesBanco’s ALCO is to maximize net interest income within established policy
parameters. This objective is accomplished through the management of balance sheet composition, market risk
exposures arising from changing economic conditions and liquidity risk.

Market risk is defined as the risk of loss due to adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments
resulting from fluctuations in interest rates and equity prices. Management considers interest rate risk to be
WesBanco’s most significant market risk. Interest rate risk is the exposure to adverse changes in net interest
income due to changes in interest rates. The relative consistency of WesBanco’s net interest income is largely
dependent on effective management of interest rate risk. As interest rates change in the market, rates earned on
interest rate sensitive assets and rates paid on interest rate sensitive liabilities do not necessarily move
concurrently. Differing rate sensitivities may arise because fixed rate assets and liabilities may not have the same
maturities, or because variable rate assets and liabilities differ in the timing and/or the percentage of rate changes.

WesBanco’s ALCO is considered a Board-level committee with one current board member on the
committee, as well as several members of senior management from various functional areas, including the Chief
Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Risk Management Officer and the Senior Treasury
Officer. It monitors and manages interest rate risk within Board approved policy limits. Interest rate risk is
monitored primarily through the use of an earnings simulation model and an economic value-at-risk model to
measure the fair value of net equity. These models are highly dependent on various assumptions, which change
regularly as the balance sheet and market interest rates change. The key assumptions and strategies employed are
analyzed and reviewed quarterly by the ALCO, while appropriate documentation is maintained in meeting
minutes and treasury department files.

The earnings simulation model projects changes in net interest income resulting from the effect of changes
in interest rates. Forecasting changes in net interest income requires management to make certain assumptions
regarding loan and security prepayment rates, bond call dates, adjustments to various non-maturity deposit
product rates, or “betas”, and decay rates for deposits, which may not necessarily reflect the manner in which
actual yields and costs respond to changes in market interest rates. Assumptions used are based primarily on both
historical experience and current market rates, and are periodically back-tested and reviewed by third-party
experts. Security portfolio maturities and prepayments are assumed to be reinvested in similar instruments and
callable bond forecasts are adjusted at varying levels of interest rates. While management believes such
assumptions to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that assumed prepayment rates, callable bond forecasts
and non-maturity deposit product behavior assumptions will approximate actual future results. Moreover, the net
interest income sensitivity chart presented in Table 1, “Net Interest Income Sensitivity,” assumes that the balance
sheet composition of interest sensitive assets and liabilities existing at the end of the period remains constant over
the period being measured, and also assumes that a particular change in interest rates is reflected uniformly
across the yield curve, regardless of the duration of the maturity or re-pricing of specific assets and liabilities.
Since the assumptions used in the model relative to changes in interest rates are uncertain, the simulation analysis
may not be indicative of actual results. In addition, the analysis may not consider all actions that management
could employ in response to changes in interest rates and various earning asset and costing liability balances.

Management is aware of the significant effect inflation or deflation has upon interest rates and ultimately
upon financial performance. WesBanco’s ability to cope with inflation or deflation is best determined by
analyzing its capability to respond to changing market interest rates, as well as its ability to manage the various
elements of non-interest income and expense during periods of increasing or decreasing inflation or deflation.

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WesBanco monitors the level and mix of interest-rate sensitive assets and liabilities through ALCO in order to
reduce the impact of inflation or deflation on net interest income. Management also controls the effects of
inflation or deflation by conducting periodic reviews of the prices and terms of its various products and services,
both in terms of the costs to offer the services as well as outside market influences upon such pricing, by
introducing new products and services or reducing the availability of existing products and services, and by
controlling overhead expenses.

Interest rate risk policy limits are determined by measuring the anticipated change in net interest income
over a twelve-month period assuming an immediate and sustained 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis point increase or
decrease in market interest rates compared to a stable rate environment or base model. WesBanco’s current
policy limits this exposure to a reduction of 10%, 12.5%, 15%, and 20% or less, respectively, of net interest
income from the base model over a twelve-month period. The table below shows WesBanco’s interest rate
sensitivity at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 assuming the above-noted interest rate increases as
compared to a base model. Due to the current lower interest rate environment, particularly for short-term rates,
the 200 and 300 basis point decreasing change cannot be calculated due to the unrealistic nature of the results.

TABLE 1. NET INTEREST INCOME SENSITIVITY

Immediate Change in Interest
Rates (basis points)

Percentage Change in
Net Interest Income from Base over One Year

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

+400
+300
+200
+100
-100

4.5%
4.7%
4.6%
3.1%
(2.3%)

N/A (1)
6.2%
5.5%
3.6%
(2.7%)

(1) Up 400 basis points shock was not calculated prior to 2016.

ALCO
Guidelines

(20.0%)
(15.0%)
(12.5%)
(10.0%)
(10.0%)

As per the table above, the earnings simulation model at December 31, 2016 currently projects that net
twelve-month period would decrease by 2.3% if interest rates were to fall
interest
immediately by 100 basis points, compared to a decrease of 2.7% for the same scenario as of December 31, 2015.

income for the next

For rising rate scenarios, net interest income would increase by 3.1%, 4.6%, 4.7% and 4.5% if rates were to
increase by 100, 200, 300 and 400 basis points, respectively, as of December 31, 2016, compared to increases of
3.6%, 5.5% and 6.2% in a 100, 200 and 300 basis point increasing rate environment as of December 31, 2015.

The balance sheet remains asset sensitive as of December 31, 2016, as compared to December 31, 2015,
with differences resulting from changes in the mix of and growth in various earning assets and costing liabilities,
changes due to the acquisition of YCB, as well as periodic adjustments in modeling assumptions such as deposit
beta rates and new loan and investment rates. Overall asset sensitivity in non-parallel rising rate scenarios may be
somewhat neutralized due to slower prepayment speeds and extension risk associated with residential mortgages
and mortgage-backed securities, as well as other earning asset and costing liability differences versus currently
modeled assumptions. In addition, variable rate commercial loans with rate floors averaging 4.12% approximated
$1.3 billion at December 31, 2016, which represent approximately 32% of commercial loans, as compared to
$1.0 billion or 34% of commercial loans at December 31, 2015. Approximately 53% or $671.9 million of these
loans are currently priced at their floor, as compared to 52% or $526.6 million at December 31, 2015. In a less
than 100 basis point rising rate environment, these loans may not significantly re-price from their current floor
level as compared to loans without floors. As a result of the December, 2016 federal funds rate increase affecting
short-term market rates such as one and three month LIBOR, an index used frequently in the setting of
commercial loan rates, fixed rate loan spreads, and back-to-back loan swaps for certain commercial loan
customers, more commercial loans with floors should experience a rate increase in a rising rate environment of
100 basis points or more, which would assist overall asset sensitivity.

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Given the interest rate environment and flatter yield curve for much of 2016, affecting the repricing of loans
and investments, WesBanco previously expected that the base case net interest margin would somewhat decrease
without loan growth. However, post-YCB, the net interest margin is expected to increase 5 to 10 basis points as
compared to the first three quarters of 2016 from the mix of the acquired earning assets and costing liabilities and
the positive impact from purchase accounting adjustments on the net financial assets acquired from YCB. A
margin increase of 10 basis points was experienced in the fourth quarter of 2016, the first full quarter after the
acquisition, as compared to the third quarter margin. Net purchase accounting accretion is expected to decrease
throughout 2017, offset somewhat by the asset sensitivity of the balance sheet in a rising rate scenario.
Management currently anticipates that two additional short-term federal funds rate increases may occur during
2017, and potentially one to two more in 2018, relatively consistent with general market and consensus
economist expectations. Delays in implementing further rate increases for an asset-sensitive balance sheet
typically would have a negative impact on management’s estimates of the future direction and level of the net
interest margin.

Maturities and repricing of higher-costing certificates of deposit prior to 2016 had the beneficial impact of
mitigating compression from lower loan spreads in the current competitive loan environment, along with actual
organic loan growth. However, with current CDs costing an average of 0.67%, this factor does not assist the net
interest margin as new CD rates are generally similar to, or slightly higher than the rates on maturing CDs. While
customers over the past few years have elected to move maturing CD balances to lower-costing transaction
account types and non-deposit accounts, a portion of these balances may move to higher-costing CDs upon a
more significant short-term rate increase over a period of time. Certificates of deposit runoff over the last two
years, somewhat due to customer preferences for other deposit and non-deposit products from former single
service customers at ESB and YCB and due to our own retail focus on customers with multiple relationships
versus single service CD customers, has been replaced with FHLB borrowings and other short-term borrowings.
Certificates of deposit totaling approximately $840.8 million mature within the next year at an average cost of
0.56%. The decrease in FHLB borrowings in 2016 replaced with other short-term borrowings, was somewhat
intended to reduce balance sheet asset sensitivity in a continuing low rate environment before the YCB
acquisition and fourth quarter short-term market rate increases. Such borrowings may be lengthened in 2017 as
they mature, at a higher cost, to improve various short-term liquidity ratios that management monitors, and in
anticipation of further rate increases over the course of the next two years. Also, management is currently
controlling the size of the balance sheet after the YCB acquisition, to remain under $10 billion in total assets for
some period of time, currently anticipated through the end of 2017 or into 2018. In anticipation of the merger,
which occurred September 9, 2016, management elected to reduce the size of the investment portfolio by
approximately $200 million, in combination with YCB’s pre-acquisition investment portfolio, and pay-down
certain borrowings and higher cost wholesale CDs.

The Bank has significant additional borrowing capacity with the FHLB of Pittsburgh, the Federal Reserve
Bank of Cleveland, and various correspondent banks, and may utilize these funding sources or interest rate swaps
as necessary to lengthen liabilities, help offset mismatches in various asset maturities, and manage short-term
cash needs. CDARS® and ICS® deposits also continue to be used to lengthen maturities in certificates of deposit,
and for customers seeking higher-yielding instruments and/or to maintain their total deposit levels below FDIC
insurance limits.

Current balance sheet strategies to manage the net interest margin in the expected rate environment include:

•

•

•

•

increasing total loans; primarily commercial and home equity loans that have variable or adjustable
rates;

selling an increasing amount of new residential mortgage loan production into the secondary market:

increasing available short-term liquidity;

continuing marketing programs to increase home equity loans and demand deposit account types;

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•

•

•

•

employing back-to-back loan swaps for customers desiring a longer-term fixed rate loan such that the
Bank receives a variable rate;

re-mixing a portion of investment securities cash flows into loans based upon demand, or into new
investments such as medium duration MBS and CMO securities and 10—15 year tax-exempt municipal
securities;

extending or renewing FHLB term borrowings as necessary to balance asset/liability mismatches,

using the CDARS® and ICS® deposit programs as necessary to manage overall liability mix, and

• managing the overall size of the balance sheet to remain under $10 billion in total assets on an organic

basis to avoid certain costs associated with the Dodd-Frank Act.

As an alternative to the immediate rate shock analysis, the ALCO monitors interest rate risk by ramping or
increasing interest rates 200 basis points gradually over a twelve-month period. WesBanco’s current policy limits
this exposure to a change of minus 10% in net interest income from the base model for a twelve-month period
and also for an extended two year rate ramp of 400 basis points. Management believes that the ramping analysis
reflects a more realistic movement of interest rates, whereas the immediate rate shock reflects a less likely
scenario. The simulation model at December 31, 2016 using the 200 basis point increasing rate ramp analysis,
projects that net interest income would increase 3.2% over the next twelve months, compared to a 3.0% increase
at December 31, 2015. For the first twelve months of a 400 basis point rate ramp over two years, the increase in
net interest income would be 3.9% in year one as compared to the base, and 7.1% in year two when compared
year two’s base. In addition, management utilizes a most likely forecast scenario to forecast net interest income
over a rolling two year time frame, which is updated and reviewed quarterly, incorporating current budget or
re-forecast assumptions into the model such as estimated loan and deposit growth, asset and liability re-mixing,
competitive market rates for various products and marketing promotions, and other assumptions. Such model
helps to predict changes in forecasted outcomes and necessary adjustments to the plan to achieve management’s
budgeted earnings goals.

On at least a quarterly basis, WesBanco measures the economic value of equity, which is defined as the
market value of tangible equity in various increasing and decreasing rate scenarios. At December 31, 2016, the
market value of tangible equity as a percent of base in a 200 basis point rising rate environment indicates an
increase of 6.7%, compared to an increase of 1.9% at December 31, 2015. In a 100 basis point falling rate
environment, the model indicates a decrease of 9.8%, compared to a decrease of 8.8% as of December 31, 2015.
WesBanco’s policy is to limit such change to minus 10% for a 100 basis point change in interest rates, minus
20% for a 200 basis point change in interest rates, minus 30% for a 300 basis point rate change in interest rates,
and minus 40% for a 400 basis point rate change in interest rates. The acquisition of YCB and related changes to
various assets and liabilities, as well as certain changes to the market values associated with non-maturity
deposits, which are periodically updated by an independent third-party vendor contracted by WesBanco, caused
the change in market value of tangible equity as compared to December 31, 2015.

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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The management of WesBanco is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control
over financial reporting. WesBanco’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the
supervision of WesBanco’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of WesBanco’s financial statements for
external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

WesBanco’s management assessed the effectiveness of WesBanco’s internal control over financial reporting
as of December 31, 2016 based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria).
Based on the assessment, management determined that, as of December 31, 2016, WesBanco’s internal control
over financial reporting is effective, based on the COSO criteria. The effectiveness of WesBanco’s internal
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016 has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, WesBanco’s
independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their attestation report appearing below.

/s/ Todd F. Clossin
Todd F. Clossin
President and Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Robert H. Young
Robert H. Young
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of WesBanco, Inc.

We have audited WesBanco, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on
criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of
Inc.’s
the Treadway Commission 2013 framework (the COSO criteria). WesBanco,
management
is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion
on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit
included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material
weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the
assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting
includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail,
accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable
assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made
only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the
company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent
internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect
misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that
controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the
policies or procedures may deteriorate.

limitations,

In our opinion, WesBanco, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States), the consolidated balance sheets of WesBanco Inc. as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the
related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016, of WesBanco, Inc. and our report dated
February 24, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
February 24, 2017

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of WesBanco, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of WesBanco, Inc. as of December 31, 2016 and
2015, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity
and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016. 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. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated
financial position of WesBanco, Inc. at December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the consolidated results of its
operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States), WesBanco Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on
criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework), and our report dated February 24, 2017
expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
February 24, 2017

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WESBANCO, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except shares)

ASSETS
Cash and due from banks, including interest bearing amounts of $21,913 and $10,978,

December 31,

2016

2015

respectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 128,170

$

86,685

Securities:

Trading securities, at fair value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Available-for-sale, at fair value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Held-to-maturity (fair values of $1,076,790 and $1,038,207, respectively)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7,071
1,241,176
1,067,967

6,451
1,403,069
1,012,930

Total securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2,316,214

2,422,450

Loans held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17,315

7,899

Portfolio loans, net of unearned income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allowance for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6,249,436
(43,674)

5,065,842
(41,710)

Net portfolio loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6,205,762

5,024,132

Premises and equipment, net
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued interest receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bank-owned life insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

133,297
28,299
593,187
188,145
180,488

112,203
25,759
490,888
150,980
149,302

Total Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$9,790,877

$8,470,298

LIABILITIES
Deposits:

Non-interest bearing demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest bearing demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Money market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Savings deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certificates of deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,789,522
1,546,890
995,477
1,213,168
1,495,822

$1,311,455
1,152,071
967,561
1,077,374
1,557,838

Total deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7,040,879

6,066,299

Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other short-term borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subordinated debt and junior subordinated debt

968,946
199,376
163,598

1,041,750
81,356
106,196

Total borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,331,920

1,229,302

Accrued interest payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2,204
74,466

1,715
50,850

Total Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8,449,469

7,348,166

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred Stock, no par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common stock, $2.0833 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 43,931,715 and 38,546,042

shares issued in 2016 and 2015, respectively; 43,931,715 and 38,459,635 shares outstanding in
2016 and 2015, respectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capital surplus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treasury stock (0 shares and 86,407 shares in 2016 and 2015, respectively, at cost) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated other comprehensive loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred benefits for directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

—

—

91,524
680,507
597,071

—
(27,126)
(568)

80,304
516,294
549,921
(2,640)
(20,954)
(793)

Total Shareholders’ Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,341,408

1,122,132

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$9,790,877

$8,470,298

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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WESBANCO, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except shares and per share amounts)

INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME

For the years ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

Loans, including fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest and dividends on securities:

Taxable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax-exempt

Total interest and dividends on securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

226,993

$

203,993

$

172,182

38,490
18,390

56,880

2,224

39,314
16,764

56,078

1,641

29,233
13,589

42,822

987

Total interest and dividend income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

286,097

261,712

215,991

INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest bearing demand deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Money market deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Savings deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certificates of deposit

Total interest expense on deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other short-term borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subordinated debt and junior subordinated debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NET INTEREST INCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for credit losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net interest income after provision for credit losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NON-INTEREST INCOME

Trust fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service charges on deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic banking fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net securities brokerage revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bank-owned life insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net gains on sales of mortgage loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net securities gains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net gain / (loss) on other real estate owned and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total non-interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NON-INTEREST EXPENSE

Salaries and wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FDIC insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restructuring and merger-related expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other operating expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total non-interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Income before provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NET INCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

$

2,817
1,860
696
10,419

15,792

11,985
478
4,512

32,767

253,330
8,478

244,852

21,630
18,333
15,596
6,449
4,064
2,529
2,357
790
9,751

81,499

84,281
27,952
14,664
14,543
5,391
3,990
3,598
13,261
41,000

208,680

117,671
31,036

86,635

2.16
2.16

$

$

1,943
1,914
640
11,033

15,530

5,510
370
3,315

24,725

236,987
8,353

228,634

21,900
16,743
14,361
7,692
4,863
2,071
948
356
5,532

74,466

77,340
26,896
13,635
13,194
5,646
4,107
3,136
11,082
38,887

193,923

109,177
28,415

80,762

2.15
2.15

1,568
1,877
532
13,286

17,263

968
1,333
3,199

22,763

193,228
6,405

186,823

21,069
16,135
12,708
6,922
4,614
1,604
903
(1,006)
5,555

68,504

67,408
21,518
12,122
11,542
5,242
3,376
1,920
1,309
37,196

161,633

93,694
23,720

69,974

2.39
2.39

$

$

AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40,100,320
40,127,076

37,488,331
37,547,127

29,249,499
29,333,876

DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

0.96

$

0.92

$

0.88

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

86

WESBANCO, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands)

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securities available-for-sale:

Net change in unrealized (losses) gains on securities available-for-sale . . .
Related income tax benefit (expense) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net securities gains reclassified into earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related income tax expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net effect on other comprehensive income for the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Securities held-to-maturity:

For the years ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$86,635

$ 80,762

$ 69,974

(6,761)
2,461
(2,251)
823

(5,728)

(10,552)
3,875
(596)
219

15,242
(5,604)
(981)
361

(7,054)

9,018

Amortization of unrealized gain transferred from available-for-sale . . . . . .
Related income tax expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net effect on other comprehensive income for the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(357)
132

(225)

(494)
182

(312)

(472)
173

(299)

Defined benefit pension plan:

Related income tax benefit

Amortization of net loss and prior service costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recognition of unrealized (loss) gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related income tax benefit (expense) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3,046
(1,153)
(3,329)
1,217

3,205
(1,201)
5,106
(1,873)

1,516
(558)
(24,934)
9,166

Net effect on other comprehensive income for the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(219)

5,237

(14,810)

Total other comprehensive loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(6,172)

(2,129)

(6,091)

Comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$80,463

$ 78,633

$ 63,883

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

87

WESBANCO, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(dollars in thousands, except
shares and per share amounts)

Shares

Outstanding Amount

Capital
Surplus

Retained
Earnings

Treasury
Stock

Common Stock

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Deferred
Benefits
for
Directors

Total

January 1, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . 29,175,236 $61,182 $244,974 $460,351 $(5,969)

$(12,734)

$(1,209) $ 746,595

For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive loss . .

($0.88 per share)

Comprehensive income . . . .
Common dividends declared
. . . . . . .
Stock options exercised . . . .
Restricted stock granted . . . .
Treasury shares acquired . . .
Stock compensation

expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Deferred benefits for

directors—net . . . . . . . . . .

—
—

—
—

—
—

69,974
—

—
—

—
(6,091)

—
—
82,656
—
—
42,554
(2,258) —

— (25,747) —
— 2,566
(399)
— 1,321
(1,321)
(69)
—
49

—

—

—

—

1,312

46

—

—

—

—

—
—
—
—

—

—

—
—

—
—
—
—

—

69,974
(6,091)

63,883

(25,747)
2,167
—
(20)

1,312

(46)

—

December 31, 2014 . . . . . . . 29,298,188 $61,182 $244,661 $504,578 $(2,151)

$(18,825)

$(1,255) $ 788,190

—
—

80,762
—

—
—

—
(2,129)

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive loss . .

Comprehensive income . . . .
Common dividends declared
. . . . . . .

($0.92 per share)

Shares issued for

acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock options exercised . . . .
Restricted stock granted . . . .
Repurchase of stock

warrant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treasury shares acquired . . .
Stock compensation

expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Deferred benefits for

directors—net . . . . . . . . . .

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive loss . .

Comprehensive income . . . .
Common dividends declared
. . . . . . .

($0.96 per share)

Shares issued for

acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock options exercised . . . .
Restricted stock granted . . . .
Treasury shares acquired . . .
Stock compensation

expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Deferred benefits for

directors—net . . . . . . . . . .

— (35,419) —

9,178,531
60,275
49,550

19,122
—
—

274,507
(324)
(1,558)

—

—
(126,909) —

—

—

—

—

(2,247)
51

1,666

(462)

—
—
— 1,925
— 1,558

—
— (3,972)

—

—

—

—

—

—
—

—

—
—

—

—
—

—

—
—

—

— (39,485) —

5,423,348
101,190
81,220

11,071
139
10
(133,678) —

162,934
1,707
(2,281)
56

— 3,144
— 1,074
— 2,271
— (3,849)

—

—

—

—

2,022

(225)

—

—

—

—

—

—
—
—

—
—

—

—

—

—
—
—
—

—

—

—
—

—

—
—
—

—
—

—

80,762
(2,129)

78,633

(35,419)

293,629
1,601
—

(2,247)
(3,921)

1,666

462

—

—
—

—

—
—
—
—

—

86,635
(6,172)

80,463

(39,485)

177,149
2,920
—
(3,793)

2,022

225

—

December 31, 2015 . . . . . . . 38,459,635 $80,304 $516,294 $549,921 $(2,640)

$(20,954)

$ (793) $1,122,132

—
—

86,635
—

—
—

—
(6,172)

December 31, 2016 . . . . . . . 43,931,715 $91,524 $680,507 $597,071 $ —

$(27,126)

$ (568) $1,341,408

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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WESBANCO, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other net amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for credit losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net securities gains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net gains on sales of mortgage loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decrease in deferred income tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Increase in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance . . . . . . . . . . .
Contribution to pension plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loans originated for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from the sale of loans originated for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net change in: accrued interest receivable and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net change in: accrued interest payable and other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other—net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash provided by operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in loans held for investment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securities available-for-sale:

For the Years Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$ 86,635

$ 80,762

$ 69,974

9,242
8,768
8,478
(2,357)
(2,529)
10,824
(4,064)
(5,750)
(167,370)
159,831
13,137
7,404
1,448
123,697

8,122
6,460
8,353
(948)
(2,071)
10,665
(4,863)
(7,500)
(135,892)
135,928
(4,293)
(7,988)
1,914
88,649

7,386
1,742
6,405
(903)
(1,604)
8,690
(4,614)
(7,500)
(102,321)
103,916
10,205
(1,896)
5,328
94,808

(174,952)

(293,306)

(199,760)

Proceeds from sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from maturities, prepayments and calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchases of securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

277,225
285,318
(214,514)

635,609
319,370
(526,765)

16,249
214,934
(201,272)

Securities held-to-maturity:

Proceeds from maturities, prepayments and calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchases of securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash received (paid) to acquire a business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from bank-owned life insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchases of premises and equipment—net
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sale of portfolio loans—net
Net cash provided (used in) by investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Decrease in deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repayment of Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Increase (decrease) in other short-term borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repayment of junior subordinated debt
Repurchase of common stock warrant
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividends paid to common shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Issuance of common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treasury shares (purchased) sold—net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

110,954
(93,444)
4,863
19
(2,061)
560
193,968

75,295
(390,471)
(28,551)
7,803
(9,575)
—

47,820
(45,955)
—
2,352
(7,374)
—

(210,591)

(173,006)

(216,785)
140,000
(233,988)
15,711
58,000
—
—
(37,805)
1,713
(3,026)
(276,180)
41,485
86,685
$ 128,170

(233,684)
941,910
(515,388)
(4,334)
—
(36,083)
(2,247)
(33,007)
—
(2,542)
114,625
(7,317)
94,002
$ 86,685

(12,869)
200,532
(16,775)
(51,021)
(20,000)
—
—
(25,136)
—
1,918
76,649
(1,549)
95,551
$ 94,002

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
Interest paid on deposits and other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfers of loans to other real estate owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfers of portfolio loans to loans held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-cash transactions related to YCB and ESB acquisitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 34,028
22,075
4,757
560
177,149

$ 27,969
15,855
1,501
—
301,933

$ 24,521
11,706
2,464
—
—

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

89

NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations—WesBanco, Inc. (“WesBanco”) is a bank holding company offering a full range of
financial services, including trust and investment services, mortgage banking, insurance and brokerage services.
WesBanco’s defined business segments are community banking and trust and investment services. WesBanco’s
banking subsidiary, WesBanco Bank, Inc. (“WesBanco Bank” or the “Bank”), headquartered in Wheeling, West
Virginia, operates through 174 branches and 163 ATM machines in West Virginia, Ohio, western Pennsylvania,
Kentucky, and southern Indiana. In addition, WesBanco operates an insurance brokerage company, WesBanco
Insurance Services, Inc., and a full service broker/dealer, WesBanco Securities, Inc.

Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.

Principles of Consolidation—The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of WesBanco
and those entities in which WesBanco has a controlling financial interest. All intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

WesBanco determines whether it has a controlling financial interest in an entity by first evaluating whether
the entity is a voting interest entity or a variable interest entity. A voting interest entity is an entity in which the
total equity investment at risk is sufficient to enable the entity to finance itself independently and provides the
equity holders with the obligation to absorb losses, the right to receive residual returns and the right to make
financial and operating decisions. WesBanco consolidates voting interest entities in which it owns all, or at least
a majority (generally, greater than 50%) of the voting interest.

Variable Interest Entities—Variable interest entities (“VIE”) are entities that in general either do not have
equity investors with voting rights or that have equity investors that do not provide sufficient financial resources
for the entity to support its activities. WesBanco uses VIEs in various legal forms to conduct normal business
activities. WesBanco reviews the structure and activities of VIEs for possible consolidation.

A controlling financial interest in a VIE is present when an enterprise has both the power to direct the
activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb
losses of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that
could potentially be significant to the VIE. A VIE often holds financial assets, including loans or receivables, real
estate or other property. The company with a controlling financial interest, known as the primary beneficiary, is
required to consolidate the VIE. WesBanco has twelve wholly-owned trust subsidiaries (collectively,
the
“Trusts”), for which it does not absorb a majority of expected losses or receive a majority of the expected
residual returns. Accordingly, the Trusts and their net assets are not included in the Consolidated Financial
Statements. However, the junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures issued by WesBanco to the Trusts
(refer to Note 11, “Subordinated Debt and Junior Subordinated Debt”) and the common stock issued by the
Trusts is included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. WesBanco also owns non-controlling variable interests in
certain limited partnerships for which it does not absorb a majority of expected losses or receive a majority of
expected residual returns which are not included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or the power to direct
the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance. Refer to Note 8,
“Investments in Limited Partnerships” for further detail.

Revenue Recognition—Interest and dividend income, loan fees, trust fees, fees and charges on deposit
accounts, insurance commissions and other ancillary income related to the Bank’s deposits and lending activities,
as well as income at WesBanco’s other subsidiary companies, are accrued as earned.

Cash and Cash Equivalents—Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks, due from

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Securities—Trading securities: Trading securities include various mutual funds held in a grantor trust in
connection with a deferred compensation plan. These securities are reported at fair value with the gains and
losses included in non-interest income.

Available-for-sale securities: Debt securities not classified as trading or held-to-maturity are classified as
available-for-sale. These securities may be sold at any time based upon management’s assessment of changes in
economic or financial market conditions, interest rate or prepayment risks, liquidity considerations and other
factors. These securities are stated at fair value, with the fair value adjustment, net of tax, reported as a separate
component of accumulated other comprehensive income.

Held-to-maturity securities: Securities that are purchased with the positive intent and ability to be held until
their maturity are stated at cost and adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Transfers
of debt securities into the held-to-maturity category from the available-for-sale category are made at fair value at
the date of transfer. The unrealized gain or loss at the date of transfer is retained in other comprehensive income
and in the carrying value of the held-to-maturity securities. Such amounts are amortized over the remaining life
of the security. Certain securities with less than 15% of their original purchase price remaining may be sold to
improve portfolio efficiency or have experienced measurable credit deterioration.

Cost method investments: Securities that do not have readily determinable fair values and for which
WesBanco does not exercise significant influence are carried at cost. Cost method investments consist primarily
of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) stock and are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance
Sheets. Cost method investments are evaluated for impairment whenever events or circumstances suggest that
their carrying value may not be recoverable.

Securities acquired in acquisitions are recorded at fair value with the premium or discount derived from the
fair market value adjustment recognized into interest income on a level yield basis over the remaining life of the
security.

Gains and losses: Net realized gains and losses on sales of securities are included in non-interest income.
The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. The gain or loss is determined as of the
trade date. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are recorded through other comprehensive
income.

Amortization and accretion: Generally, premiums are amortized to call date and discounts are accreted to

maturity, on a level yield basis.

Other-than-temporary impairment losses: An investment security is considered impaired if its fair value is
less than its cost or amortized cost basis. If WesBanco intends to sell or will be required to sell the investment
prior to recovery of cost, the entire impairment will be recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income. If
WesBanco does not intend to sell, nor is it more likely than not that it will be required to sell, impaired securities
prior to the recovery of their cost, a review is conducted each quarter to determine if the impairment is other-
than-temporary due to credit impairment. In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, WesBanco
considers the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, evaluating any credit downgrades or other
indicators of a potential credit problem, the extent and duration of the decline in fair value, the type of security,
either fixed or equity, and the receipt of principal and interest according to the contractual terms. If the
impairment is to be considered temporary, the impairment for available-for-sale securities is recognized in other
comprehensive income in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. If the impairment is to be considered other-than-
temporary based on management’s review of the various factors that indicate credit impairment, the impairment
must be separated into credit and non-credit portions. The credit portion is recognized in the Consolidated
Statements of Income. For available-for-sale securities, the non-credit portion is calculated as the difference
between the present value of the future cash flows at the contract rate and the fair value of the security and is
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Loans and Loans Held for Sale—Loans originated by WesBanco are reported at the principal amount
outstanding, net of unearned income, credit valuation adjustments, and unamortized deferred loan fee income and
loan origination costs. Interest is accrued as earned on loans except where doubt exists as to collectability, in
which case accrual of income is discontinued. Loans originated and intended for sale are carried, in aggregate, at
the lower of cost or estimated market value. Portfolio loans specifically identified as held for sale are recorded
either at the contractual sales price or third party valuation less selling costs.

Loans acquired in acquisitions are recorded at fair value with no carryover of related allowance for credit
losses. The premium or discount derived from the fair market value adjustment is recognized into interest income
using a level yield method over the remaining expected life of the loan. Refer to the “Acquired Loans” policy
below for additional detail.

Loan origination fees and direct costs are deferred and accreted or amortized into interest income, as an
adjustment to the yield, over the life of the loan using the level yield method. When a loan is paid off, the
remaining unaccreted or unamortized net origination fees or costs are immediately recognized into income.

Loans are generally placed on non-accrual when they are 90 days past due, unless the loan is well-secured
and in the process of collection. Loans may be returned to accrual status when a borrower has resumed paying
principal and interest for a sustained period of at least six months and the Bank is reasonably assured of
collecting the remaining contractual principal and interest. Loans are returned to accrual status at an amount
equal to the principal balance of the loan at the time of non-accrual status less any payments applied to principal
during the non-accrual period. Loans are reported as a troubled debt restructuring when WesBanco for economic
or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties grants a concession to the borrower that it would not
otherwise consider. Refer to the “Troubled Debt Restructuring” policy below for additional detail.

A loan is considered impaired, based on current information and events, if it is probable that WesBanco will
be unable to collect the payments of principal and interest when due according to the contractual terms of the
loan agreement. Impaired loans include all non-accrual loans and troubled debt restructurings. WesBanco
recognizes interest income on non-accrual loans on the cash basis only if recovery of principal is reasonably
assured.

Consumer loans are charged down to the net realizable value at 120 days past due for closed-end loans and
180 days past due for open-end revolving lines of credit. Residential real estate loans are charged down to the net
realizable value of the collateral at 180 days past due. Commercial loans are charged down to the net realizable
value when it is determined that WesBanco will be unable to collect the principal amount in full. Loans are
reclassified to other assets at the net realizable value when foreclosure or repossession of the collateral
occurs. Refer to the “Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessed Assets” policy below for additional detail.

Troubled Debt Restructurings (“TDR”)—A restructuring of a debt constitutes a TDR if the creditor, for
economic or legal reasons related to the debtor’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the debtor that it
would not otherwise consider. The determination of [whether a concession has been granted includes an
evaluation of the debtor’s ability to access funds at a market rate for debt with similar risk characteristics and
among other things, the significance of the modification relative to unpaid principal or collateral value of the
debt, and/or the significance of a delay in the timing of payments relative to the frequency of payments, original
maturity date, or the expected duration of the loan. The most common concessions granted generally include one
or more modifications to the terms of the debt such as a reduction in the interest rate for the remaining life of the
debt, an extension of the maturity date at an interest rate lower than the current market rate for new debt with
similar risk, or reduction of the unpaid principal or interest. Additionally, all consumer bankruptcies are
considered TDR; all TDRs are considered impaired loans.

When determining whether a debtor is experiencing financial difficulties, consideration is given to any
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foreseeable future without the modification. Other indicators of financial difficulty include whether the debtor
has declared or is in the process of declaring bankruptcy, the debtor’s ability to continue as a going concern, or
the debtor’s projected cash flow to service its debt (including principal & interest) in accordance with the
contractual terms for the foreseeable future, without a modification. If the payment of principal at original
maturity is primarily dependent on the value of collateral, the current value of that collateral is considered in
determining whether the principal will be paid.

The restructuring of a loan does not have a material effect on the allowance or provision for credit losses as
the internal risk grade of a loan has more influence on the allowance than the classification of a loan as a TDR.
The internal risk rating is the primary factor for establishing the allowance for commercial loans, including
commercial real estate except for loans that are individually evaluated for impairment, in which case a specific
reserve is established pursuant to GAAP. Portfolio segment loss history is the primary factor for establishing the
allowance for residential real estate, home equity and consumer loans.

Non-accrual loans that are restructured remain on non-accrual, but may move to accrual status after they
have performed according to the restructured terms for a period of time. TDRs on accrual status generally remain
on accrual as long as they continue to perform in accordance with their modified terms. TDRs may also be placed
on non-accrual if they do not perform in accordance with the restructured terms. Loans may be removed from
TDR status after they have performed according to the renegotiated terms for a period of time if the interest rate
under the modified terms is at or above market, or if the loan returns to its original terms.

Acquired Loans—Loans acquired in connection with acquisitions are recorded at their acquisition-date fair
value with no carryover of related allowance for credit losses. Any allowance for loan loss on these pools reflect
only losses incurred after the acquisition (meaning the present value of all cash flows expected at acquisition that
ultimately are not to be received). Determining the fair value of the acquired loans involves estimating the
principal and interest cash flows expected to be collected on the loans and discounting those cash flows at a
market rate of interest. Management considers a number of factors in evaluating the acquisition-date fair value
including the remaining life of the acquired loans, delinquency status, estimated prepayments, payment options
and other loan features, internal risk grade, estimated value of the underlying collateral and interest rate
environment.

Acquired loans that meet the criteria for non-accrual of interest prior to acquisition are considered to be
performing upon acquisition, regardless of whether the customer is contractually delinquent, if WesBanco can
reasonably estimate the timing and amount of expected cash flows on such loans. Accordingly, WesBanco does
not consider acquired contractually delinquent loans to be non-accrual or non-performing and continues to
recognize interest income on these loans using the accretion method.

Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality are accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards
Codification (“ASC”) 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality (ASC
310-30) if, at acquisition, the loans have evidence of credit quality deterioration since origination and it is
probable that all contractually required payments will not be collected. At acquisition, WesBanco considers
several factors as indicators that an acquired loan has evidence of deterioration in credit quality. These factors
include loans 90 days or more past due, loans with an internal risk grade of substandard or below, loans classified
as non-accrual by the acquired institution, and loans that have been previously modified in a troubled debt
restructuring.

Under the ASC 310-30 model, the excess of cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition over recorded
fair value is referred to as the accretable yield and is the interest component of expected cash flow. The
accretable yield is recognized into income over the remaining life of the loan if the timing and/or amount of cash
flows expected to be collected can be reasonably estimated (the accretion method). If the timing or amount of
cash flows expected to be collected cannot be reasonably estimated, the cost recovery method of income
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cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition, considering the impact of prepayments, is referred to as the
non-accretable difference. The non-accretable difference represents contractually required principal and interest
payments which WesBanco does not expect to collect.

Over the life of the loan, management continues to estimate cash flows expected to be collected. Decreases
in expected cash flows are recognized as impairments through a charge to the provision for loan losses resulting
in an increase in the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent improvements in cash flows result in first, reversal of
existing valuation allowances recognized subsequent to acquisition, if any, and next, an increase in the amount of
accretable yield to be subsequently recognized in interest income on a prospective basis over the loan’s
remaining life.

Acquired loans that were not individually determined to be purchased with deteriorated credit quality are
accounted for in accordance with ASC 310-20, Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (ASC 310-20), whereby the
premium or discount derived from the fair market value adjustment, on a loan-by-loan or pooled basis, is
recognized into interest income on a level yield basis over the remaining expected life of the loan or pool.

Allowance for Credit Losses—The allowance for credit losses represents management’s estimate of
probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio and in future advances against loan commitments. Determining the
amount of the allowance requires significant judgment about the collectability of loans and the factors that
deserve consideration in estimating probable credit losses. The allowance is increased by a provision charged to
operating expense and reduced by charge-offs, net of recoveries. Management evaluates the adequacy of the
allowance at least quarterly. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates that may be
susceptible to significant change from period to period.

The evaluation includes an assessment of quantitative factors such as actual loss experience within each
category of loans and testing of certain commercial loans for impairment. The evaluation also considers
qualitative factors such as economic trends and conditions, which includes levels of unemployment, real estate
values and the impact on specific industries and geographical markets, changes in lending policies and
underwriting standards, delinquency and other credit quality trends, concentrations of credit risk, if any, the
results of internal loan reviews and examinations by bank regulatory agencies, the volatility of historical loss
rates, the velocity of changes in historical loss rates, and regulatory guidance pertaining to the allowance for
credit losses. Management relies on observable data from internal and external sources to the extent it is available
to evaluate each of these factors and adjusts the actual historical loss rates to reflect the impact these factors may
have on probable losses in the portfolio.

Commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans greater than $1 million that are reported as
non-accrual or as a troubled debt restructuring are tested individually for impairment. Specific reserves are
established when appropriate for such loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows of the loan
or the estimated realizable value of the collateral, if any.

General reserves are established for loans that are not individually tested for impairment based on historical
loss rates adjusted for the impact of the qualitative factors discussed above. Historical loss rates for commercial
real estate and commercial and industrial loans are determined for each internal risk grade or group of pass
grades using a migration analysis. Historical loss rates for commercial real estate land and construction,
residential real estate, home equity and consumer loans that are not risk graded are determined for the total of
each category of loans. Historical loss rates for deposit account overdrafts are based on actual losses in relation to
average overdrafts for the period.

Management may also adjust its assumptions to account for differences between estimated and actual incurred
losses from period to period. The variability of management’s assumptions could alter the level of the allowance for
credit losses and may have a material impact on future results of operations and financial condition. The loss
estimation models and methods used to determine the allowance for credit losses are continually refined and
enhanced; however, there have been no material substantive changes compared to prior periods.

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Mortgage Servicing Rights—Mortgage servicing rights (“MSRs”) represent the right to service loans for
third party investors. MSRs are recognized as a separate asset for the rights to service mortgage loans for others,
regardless of how those servicing rights are acquired. MSRs are recognized upon the sale of mortgage loans to a
third party investor with the servicing rights retained by WesBanco. Servicing loans for others generally consists
of collecting mortgage payments from borrowers, maintaining escrow accounts, remitting payments to third party
investors and when necessary, foreclosure processing. Serviced loans are not included in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets. Loan servicing income includes servicing fees received from the third party investors and certain
charges collected from the borrowers. Originated MSRs are recorded at allocated fair value at the time of the sale
of the loans to the third party investor. MSRs are amortized in proportion to and over the estimated period of net
servicing income. MSRs are carried at amortized cost, less a valuation allowance for impairment, if any.
Impairment exists if the carrying value of MSRs exceeds the estimated fair value of the MSRs.

Premises and Equipment—Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and
amortization. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated economic useful lives of the
leased assets or the remaining terms of the underlying leases. Useful lives range from 3 to 10 years for furniture
and equipment, 15 to 39 years for buildings and building improvements, and 15 years for land improvements.
Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred while major improvements that extend the useful life of an
asset are capitalized and depreciated over the estimated remaining useful life of the asset.

Other Real Estate Owned and Repossessed Assets—Other real estate owned and repossessed assets,
which are considered available-for-sale and are reported in other assets, are carried at the lower of cost or their
estimated current fair value, less estimated costs to sell. Other real estate owned consists primarily of properties
acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosures. Repossessed collateral primarily consists of automobiles and other
types of collateral acquired to satisfy defaulted consumer loans. Subsequent declines in fair value, if any, income
and expense associated with the management of the collateral, and gains or losses on the disposition of these
assets are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets—WesBanco accounts for business combinations using the
acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any
non-controlling interest of an acquired business are recorded at their estimated fair values as of the date of
acquisition with any excess of the cost of the acquisition over the fair value recorded as goodwill. Other
intangible assets represent purchased assets that lack physical substance but can be distinguished from goodwill
because of contractual or other legal rights or because the asset is capable of being sold or exchanged either on its
own or in combination with a related contract, asset, or liability.

Goodwill

is not amortized but

is evaluated for impairment annually, or more often if events or
circumstances indicate it may be impaired. Finite-lived intangible assets, which consist primarily of core deposit
and customer list intangibles (long-term customer-relationship intangible assets) are amortized using straight-line
and accelerated methods over their weighted-average estimated useful lives, ranging from ten to sixteen years in
total, and are tested for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may
not be recoverable. Non-compete agreements are recognized in other assets on the balance sheet and are
amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the respective agreements, ranging from one to four years.

Goodwill is evaluated for impairment by either assessing qualitative factors to determine whether it is
necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test, or WesBanco may elect to perform the two-step
goodwill impairment test. Under the qualitative assessment, WesBanco assesses qualitative factors to determine
whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of its reporting units are less than their carrying amounts,
including goodwill. If it is more likely than not, the two-step goodwill impairment test is used to identify
potential goodwill impairment and measure the amount of a goodwill impairment loss to be recognized, if any. In
the first step, the estimated fair value of each reporting unit is compared to its carrying value, including goodwill.
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not considered impaired, and no impairment loss is recognized. However, if the carrying amount of the reporting
unit exceeds its fair value, step two, which involves comparing the implied fair value of goodwill to its carrying
value, is completed and to the extent that the carrying value of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an
impairment loss is recognized.

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized
when the carrying amount of an intangible asset with a finite useful life is not recoverable from its undiscounted
cash flows and is measured as the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset.
WesBanco does not have any indefinite-lived intangible assets.

Bank-Owned Life Insurance—WesBanco has purchased life insurance policies on certain executive
officers and employees. WesBanco receives the cash surrender value of each policy upon its termination or
benefits are payable upon the death of the insured. These policies are recorded in the Consolidated Balance
Sheets at their net cash surrender value. Changes in net cash surrender value are recognized in non-interest
income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Interest Rate Lock Commitments—In order to attract potential home borrowers, WesBanco offers interest
rate lock commitments (“IRLC”) to such potential borrowers. IRLC are generally for sixty days and guarantee a
specified interest rate for a loan if underwriting standards are met, but the commitment does not obligate the
potential borrower to close on the loan. Accordingly, some IRLC expire prior to the funding of the related loan.
For all IRLC issued in connection with potential loans intended for sale, which consist primarily of originated
longer-term fixed rate residential home mortgage loans that qualify for secondary market sale, the Bank enters
into one-to-one forward sales contracts on a best efforts basis (if the loan does not close for whatever reason,
there is no obligation on WesBanco’s part to sell the loan to the investor). WesBanco enters into such contracts in
order to control interest rate risk during the period between the IRLC and loan funding. The IRLC is executed
between the mortgagee and WesBanco, and in turn a forward sales contract is executed between WesBanco and
an investor. Both the IRLC and the corresponding forward sales contract for each customer are considered a
derivative. As such, changes in the fair value of the derivatives during the commitment period are recorded in
current earnings and included in other income in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The fair value of IRLC
is the gain or loss that would be realized on the underlying loans assuming exercise of the commitments under
current market rates versus the rate incorporated in the commitments, taking into consideration fallout. The fair
value of forward sales contracts is based on quoted market prices. Since loans typically close before receipt of
funding from an investor, they are accounted for at the lower of cost or market as “Loans Held for Sale” in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—WesBanco records all derivatives on the balance sheet
at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the
derivative, whether WesBanco has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge
accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting.
Currently, none of WesBanco’s derivatives are designated in qualifying hedging relationships, as the derivatives
are not used to manage risks within WesBanco’s assets or liabilities. As such, all changes in fair value of
WesBanco’s derivatives are recognized directly in earnings.

Income Taxes—The provision for income taxes included in the Consolidated Statements of Income
includes both federal and state income taxes and is based on income in the financial statements, rather than
amounts reported on WesBanco’s income tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the
future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing
assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. A test of the anticipated realizeability of deferred tax assets is
performed at least annually.

Fair Value—Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or
liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value

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measurements are not adjusted for transaction costs. The ASC also establishes a fair value hierarchy that
prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority
to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the
lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are
described below:

Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for
identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2—Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar
instruments in markets that are not active, or model-based valuation techniques where all significant
assumptions are observable, either directly or indirectly, in the market;

Level 3—Valuation is generated from model-based techniques where all significant assumptions are not
observable, either directly or indirectly, in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect our own
estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation
techniques may include use of discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is

significant to the fair value measurement.

Earnings Per Common Share—Basic earnings per common share (“EPS”) are calculated by dividing net
income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. For diluted
EPS, the weighted-average number of shares for the period is increased by the number of shares, which would be
issued assuming the exercise of in-the-money common stock options and any outstanding warrants. Restricted
stock shares are recorded as issued and outstanding upon their grant, rather than upon vesting, and therefore are
included in the weighted-average shares outstanding due to voting rights granted at the time restricted stock is
granted.

Trust Assets—Assets held by the Bank in fiduciary or agency capacities for its customers are not included
as assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Certain money market trust assets are held on deposit at the Bank
and are accounted for as such.

Stock-Based Compensation—Stock-based compensation awards granted, comprised of stock options,
restricted stock, and total shareholder return (“TSR”) awards are valued at fair value and compensation cost is
recognized on a straight-line basis, net of estimated forfeitures, over the requisite service or performance period
of each award. For service-based awards with graded vesting schedules, compensation expense is divided equally
among the vesting periods with each separately vested portion of the award recognized in compensation expense
on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. For TSR awards, compensation expense is recognized
evenly over the performance period, based on the probability of the achievements of the market conditions set
forth in the plan.

Defined Benefit Pension Plan—WesBanco recognizes in the statement of financial position an asset for the
plan’s overfunded status or a liability for the plan’s underfunded status. WesBanco recognizes fluctuations in the
funded status in the year in which the changes occur through other comprehensive income. Plan assets are
determined based on fair value generally representing observable market prices. The projected benefit obligation
is determined based on the present value of projected benefit distributions at an assumed discount rate. The
discount rate utilized is based on a fitted yield curve approach whereby the yield curve compares the expected
stream of future benefit payments for the plan to high quality corporate bonds available in the marketplace to
determine an equivalent discount rate. Periodic pension expense includes service costs, interest costs based on an
assumed discount rate, an expected return on plan assets based on an actuarially-derived market-related value, an
assumed rate of annual compensation increase, and amortization or accretion of actuarial gains and losses as well
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interest components by applying the specific spot rates along the yield curve used in the determination of the
benefit obligation to the relevant projected cash flows. The plan has been closed to new entrants since August,
2007; however, benefits are still earned for those plan participants with continuing employment after August,
2007.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements—In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the
“FASB”) issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) (ASU 2017-04) that eliminated the requirement to
calculate the implied fair value of goodwill to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Instead, entities will
record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value. Public
business entities that are a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filer should adopt this update for its annual
or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is
permitted. The adoption of this pronouncement is not expected to have a material impact on WesBanco’s
Consolidated Financial Statements.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16 that provides the recognition of income tax consequences
of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. Current guidance prohibits
the recognition of current and deferred income taxes for an intra-entity asset transfer until the asset has been sold
to an outside party. This prohibition on recognition is an exception to the principle of comprehensive recognition
of current and deferred income taxes in generally accepted accounting principles. The exception has led to
diversity in practice and is a source of complexity in financial reporting. FASB decided that an entity should
recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the
transfer occurs. Consequently, the amendments in this update eliminate the exception for an intra-entity transfer
of an asset other than inventory. The amendments in this update do not include new disclosure requirements;
however, existing disclosure requirements might be applicable when accounting for the current and deferred
income taxes for an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory. For public business entities, the
amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017,
including interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. The amendments in this update should
be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings
as of the beginning of the period of adoption. The adoption of this pronouncement is not expected to have a
material impact on WesBanco’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15 that provides guidance for the classification of cash flows
related to (1) debt prepayment or extinguishment costs, (2) settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other
debt instruments with coupon rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate on the borrowing,
(3) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, (4) proceeds from the settlement of
insurance claims, (5) proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, (6) distributions
received from equity method investees, (7) beneficial interests in securitization transactions and (8) separately
identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. Public business entities must apply the
new requirements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those
fiscal years, which for WesBanco will be effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018 Early adoption is
permitted. The adoption of this pronouncement is not expected to have a material impact on WesBanco’s
Consolidated Financial Statements.

result

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 that will require entities to use a new forward-looking
loans and other
“expected loss” model on trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities,
instruments that generally will
losses. For
available-for-sale debt securities with unrealized losses, entities will measure credit losses in a manner similar to
what they do today, except that the losses will be recognized as allowances rather than reductions in the
amortized cost of the securities. Entities will have to disclose significantly more information,
including
information they use to track credit quality by year of origination for most financing receivables. Public business
entities must apply the new requirements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim
periods within those fiscal years, which for WesBanco will be effective for the fiscal year beginning January 1,

recognition of allowances for credit

in the earlier

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2020. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. WesBanco is currently
evaluating the impact of the adoption of this pronouncement on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09 that will require all excess income tax benefits or tax
deficiencies of stock awards to be recognized in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled. It also
will allow an employer to repurchase more of an employee’s shares than it can today for tax withholding
purposes without triggering liability accounting and to make a policy election to account for forfeitures as they
occur. Public business entities must apply the new requirements for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this
pronouncement is not expected to have a material impact on WesBanco’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-07 that eliminates the requirement to retrospectively apply the
equity method in previous periods when an investor initially obtains significant influence over an investee. The
update is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016,
and requires prospective adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this pronouncement is not
expected to have a material impact on WesBanco’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 that will require entities to recognize lease assets and
lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. The principal
difference from previous guidance is that the lease assets and lease liabilities arising from operating leases were
not previously recognized in the balance sheet. Public business entities must apply the new requirements for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early
adoption is permitted. WesBanco is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this pronouncement on its
Consolidated Financial Statements.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01 that will require entities to measure equity investments that
do not result in consolidation and are not accounted for under the equity method at fair value and recognize any
changes in fair value in net income unless the investments qualify for the new practicability exception. The
standard does not change the guidance for classifying and measuring investments in debt securities and loans.
Entities will have to record changes in instrument-specific credit risk for financial liabilities measured under the
fair value option in other comprehensive income. Public business entities must apply the new requirements for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early
adoption is permitted. The adoption of this pronouncement is not expected to have a material impact on
WesBanco’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16 that eliminates the requirement that an acquirer in a
business combination account for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively. Instead, acquirers must
recognize measurement-period adjustments during the period in which they determine the amounts, including the
effect on earnings of any amounts they would have recorded in previous periods if the accounting had been
completed at the acquisition date. The acquirer still must disclose the amounts and reasons for adjustments to the
provisional amounts. The acquirer also must disclose, by line item, the amount of the adjustment reflected in the
current-period income statement that would have been recognized in previous periods if the adjustment to
provisional amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition date. Alternatively, an acquirer may present those
amounts separately on the face of the income statement. Public business entities must apply the new
requirements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods with those fiscal
years. WesBanco adopted the ASU in the first quarter of 2016, which was the first interim period after
December 15, 2015. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on WesBanco’s
Consolidated Financial Statements.

In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-07 related to disclosures for investments in certain entities that
calculate net asset value (NAV) per share (or its equivalent). This update removes the requirement to categorize
within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share

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practical expedient and modifies certain disclosure requirements. The update is effective for interim and annual
reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and requires retrospective adoption.
WesBanco retrospectively adopted the ASU in the first quarter of 2016, which was the first interim period after
December 15, 2015. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have a material impact on WesBanco’s
Consolidated Financial Statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05 that provides guidance on when to account for a cloud
computing arrangement as a software license. The guidance applies only to internal-use software that a customer
obtains access to in a hosting arrangement if both of the following criteria are met: (1) The customer has the
contractual right to take possession of the software at any time during the hosting period without significant
penalty, (2) it is feasible for the customer to either run the software on its own hardware or contract with another
party unrelated to the vendor to host the software. The pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and for
interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. WesBanco adopted the ASU in the
first quarter of 2016, which is the first
interim period after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this
pronouncement did not have a material impact on WesBanco’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02 that revised the consolidation model, requiring reporting
entities to reevaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities under the revised model. The
amendments in this update modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are
variable interest entities (VIEs) or voting interest entities, and eliminate the presumption that a general partner
should consolidate and affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs,
particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships. The pronouncement also provides
for a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that are
required to comply with or operate in accordance with requirements similar to those in Rule 2a-7 of the
Investment Company Act of 1940 for registered money market funds. The pronouncement is effective for fiscal
years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. WesBanco adopted
the ASU in the first quarter of 2016, which was the first interim period after December 15, 2015. The adoption of
this pronouncement did not have a material impact on WesBanco’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 related to the recognition of revenue from contracts with
customers. The new revenue pronouncement creates a single source of revenue guidance for all companies in all
industries and is more principles-based than current revenue guidance. The pronouncement provides a five-step
model for a company to recognize revenue when it transfers control of goods or services to customers at an
amount that reflects the consideration to which it expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
The five steps are, (1) identify the contract with the customer, (2) identify the separate performance obligations
in the contract, (3) determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the separate performance
obligations and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. The pronouncement was
originally effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after
December 15, 2016 using either a full retrospective approach for all periods presented in the period of adoption
or a modified retrospective approach. Early adoption was not permitted. On July 9, 2015, the FASB approved a
one-year deferral of the effective date of the update. The update is effective for interim and annual reporting
periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is now permitted as of the original
effective date for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. In
March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08 which amends the principle versus agent guidance in the revenue
standard. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10 which clarifies when promised goods or services are
separately identifiable in the revenue standard. In May 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-12 which provides narrow-
scope improvements and practical expedients to the revenue standard. While WesBanco is currently evaluating
the impact of this standard on individual customer contracts, management has evaluated the impact of this
standard on the broad categories of its customer contracts and revenue streams. WesBanco currently anticipates
this standard will not have a material impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements because revenue related to
financial instruments, including loans and securities are not in scope of these updates. Loan interest income,
investment interest income, insurance services revenue and BOLI are accounted for under other U.S. GAAP

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standards and out of scope of ASC 606 revenue standard. The Company plans to adopt the revenue recognition
standard as of January 1, 2018. The Company is currently reviewing all streams of revenue that may be subject to
this revised guidance. While WesBanco has not yet identified any material changes to the timing of revenue
recognition, the Company’s review is ongoing.

In January 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-01, which applies to all reporting entities that invest in
qualified affordable housing projects through limited liability entities. The pronouncement permits reporting
entities to make an accounting policy election to account for these investments using the proportional
amortization method if certain conditions exist. The pronouncement also requires disclosure that enables users of
its financial statements to understand the nature of these investments in proportion to the tax credits and other tax
benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of
income tax expense (benefit). The pronouncement is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within
those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2014. WesBanco will adopt the ASU in the first quarter of
2017. With the adoption of this pronouncement, WesBanco will reclassify the tax credits from other operating
expense to a component of income tax expense (benefit). The amount for 2016 is $0.9 million, which is currently
included in other operating expense within WesBanco’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

NOTE 2. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

On September 9, 2016, WesBanco completed its acquisition of Your Community Bankshares, Inc. (“YCB”),
and its wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Your Community Bank (“YCB Bank”), an Indiana state-chartered
commercial bank headquartered in New Albany, Indiana. The transaction expanded WesBanco’s franchise into
Kentucky and southern Indiana.

On the acquisition date, YCB had approximately $1.5 billion in assets, excluding goodwill, which included
approximately $1.0 billion in loans, and $173.2 million in securities. The YCB acquisition was valued at
$220.5 million, based on WesBanco’s closing stock price on September 9, 2016 of $32.62, and resulted in
WesBanco issuing 5,423,348 shares of its common stock and $43.3 million in cash in exchange for all of the
outstanding shares of YCB common stock. The assets and liabilities of YCB were recorded on WesBanco’s
balance sheet at their preliminary estimated fair value as of September 9, 2016, the acquisition date, and YCB’s
results of operations have been included in WesBanco’s Consolidated Statements of Income since that date. Due
to the timing of the acquisition relative to the end of the reporting period, the fair values for certain assets and
liabilities acquired from YCB on September 9, 2016 represent preliminary estimates. Based on a preliminary
purchase price allocation, WesBanco recorded $92.9 million in goodwill and $12.0 million in core deposit
intangibles in its Community Banking segment, representing the principal change in goodwill and intangibles
from December 31, 2015. None of the goodwill is deductible for income tax purposes as the acquisition is
accounted for as a tax-free exchange for tax purposes. As a result of the full integration of the operations of YCB,
it is not practicable to determine revenue or net income included in WesBanco’s operating results relating to
YCB since the date of acquisition, as YCB’s results cannot be separately identified.

For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016, WesBanco recorded merger-related expenses of

$13.3 million associated with the YCB acquisition.

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The purchase price of the YCB acquisition and resulting goodwill is summarized as follows:

(in thousands)

Purchase Price:
Fair value of WesBanco shares issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash consideration for outstanding YCB shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total purchase price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fair value of:

September 9, 2016

$

$

177,149
43,349

220,498

Tangible assets acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Core deposit and other intangible assets acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liabilities assumed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash received in the acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 1,398,596
11,957
(1,331,156)
48,212

Fair value of net assets acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

127,609

Goodwill recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

92,889

The following table presents the preliminary allocation of the purchase price of the assets acquired and the
liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition, as WesBanco intends to finalize its accounting for the acquisition of
YCB within one year from the date of acquisition:

(in thousands)

Assets acquired

September 9, 2016

Cash and due from banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goodwill and other intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued income and other assets (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

48,212
173,223
1,013,566
104,846
211,807

Total assets acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,551,654

Liabilities assumed

Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued expenses and other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,193,010
123,001
15,145

Total liabilities assumed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,331,156

Net assets acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 220,498

(1)

Includes receivables of $105.8 million from the sale of available-for-sale securities prior to the acquisition
date.

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The following table presents the changes in the preliminary allocation of the purchase price of the assets

acquired and the liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition previously reported as of September 30, 2016:

(in thousands)

Change in fair value of net assets acquired:
Assets

September 9, 2016

Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued income and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ (1,505)
31

Liabilities

Borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued expenses and other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fair value of net assets acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Additional goodwill recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Goodwill recognized as of September 30, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Goodwill recognized as of December 31, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(184)
(637)

(2,295)

$ 2,295

90,594

$92,889

The fair value estimates for loans, properties, deferred taxes, borrowings and other liabilities have continued
to fluctuate as the final valuations and/or appraisals are completed. The Company expects to finalize the purchase
accounting of YCB within one year of the date of the acquisition.

NOTE 3. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

Earnings per common share are calculated as follows:

(in thousands, except shares and per share amounts)

Numerator for both basic and diluted earnings per common share:
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Denominator:
Total average basic common shares outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effect of dilutive stock options and warrant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For the years ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$

86,635

$

80,762

$

69,974

40,100,320
26,756

37,488,331
58,796

29,249,499
84,377

Total diluted average common shares outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40,127,076

37,547,127

29,333,876

Earnings per common share—basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Earnings per common share—diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

$

2.16
2.16

$

2.15
2.15

2.39
2.39

Stock options representing shares of 95,700 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per
share for the year ended December 31, 2016 because to do so would have been anti-dilutive. All stock options
were included in the computation for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. No contingently issuable
shares were estimated to be awarded under the 2015 total shareholder return plan as the stock performance
targets were not met for the year ended December 31, 2016.

On September 9, 2016, WesBanco issued 5,423,348 shares of common stock (109,257 of which shares were
treasury stock) to complete its acquisition of YCB. These shares are included in average shares outstanding
beginning on that date. For additional information relating to the YCB acquisition, refer to Note 2, “Mergers and
Acquisitions.”

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NOTE 4. SECURITIES

The following table shows the amortized cost and fair values of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity

securities:

(in thousands)

Available-for-sale

U.S. Government sponsored

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Amortized
Cost

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

Estimated
Fair Value

Amortized
Cost

Gross
Unrealized
Gains

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

Estimated
Fair Value

entities and agencies . . . . . . $

54,803

$

3

$

(763) $

54,043 $

82,725

$ 1,183

$

(403) $

83,505

Residential mortgage-backed
securities and collateralized
mortgage obligations of
government agencies . . . . . 1,052,397

Obligations of states and

911

(18,209)

1,035,099 1,188,256

1,720

(13,896)

1,176,080

political subdivisions . . . . .
Corporate debt securities . . . .

110,208
35,292

3,114
117

(1,659)
(108)

111,663
35,301

76,106
58,745

4,205
181

(46)
(333)

80,265
58,593

Total debt securities . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,252,700
4,062

Equity securities . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 4,145
1,032

Total available-for-sale

$(20,739) $1,236,106 $1,405,832
3,812

5,070

(24)

$ 7,289
816

$(14,678) $1,398,443
4,626

(2)

securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,256,762

$ 5,177

$(20,763) $1,241,176 $1,409,644

$ 8,105

$(14,680) $1,403,069

Held-to-maturity

U.S. Government sponsored

entities and agencies . . . . . . $

13,394

$ — $

(414) $

12,980 $

— $ — $ — $

—

Residential mortgage-backed
securities and collateralized
mortgage obligations of
government agencies . . . . .

Obligations of states and

215,141

1,279

(2,563)

213,857

216,419

1,922

(2,014)

216,327

political subdivisions . . . . .
Corporate debt securities . . . .

805,019
34,413

15,652
418

(5,529)
(20)

815,142
34,811

762,039
34,472

26,121
237

(726)
(263)

787,434
34,446

Total held-to-maturity securities . . $1,067,967

$17,349

$ (8,526) $1,076,790 $1,012,930

$28,280

$ (3,003) $1,038,207

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,324,729

$22,526

$(29,289) $2,317,966 $2,422,574

$36,385

$(17,683) $2,441,276

Trading securities, which consist of investments in various mutual funds held in grantor trusts formed in
connection with a deferred compensation plan, are recorded at fair value and totaled $7.1 million and
$6.5 million, at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no holdings of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government

sponsored entities and its agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of WesBanco’s shareholders’ equity.

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The following table presents the fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities by
contractual maturity at December 31, 2016. In many instances, the issuers may have the right to call or prepay
obligations without penalty prior to the contractual maturity date.

(in thousands)

Available-for-sale

U.S. Government sponsored entities

One Year
or less

One to
Five Years

Five to
Ten Years

After
Ten Years

Mortgage-backed
and Equity

Total

December 31, 2016

and agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,000 $ 11,896 $ 16,729 $ 14,525

$

8,893

$

54,043

Residential mortgage-backed
securities and collateralized
mortgage obligations of
government agencies (1) . . . . . . . . .

Obligations of states and political

subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate debt securities . . . . . . . . . .
Equity securities (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total available-for-sale

—

—

—

—

1,035,099

1,035,099

8,062
—
—

21,835
30,323
—

36,571
3,037
—

45,195
1,941
—

—
—
5,070

111,663
35,301
5,070

securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,062 $ 64,054 $ 56,337 $ 61,661

$1,049,062

$1,241,176

Held-to-maturity (3)

U.S. Government sponsored entities

and agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ — $ — $ — $ — $

12,980

$

12,980

Residential mortgage-backed
securities and collateralized
mortgage obligations of
government agencies (1) . . . . . . . . .

Obligations of states and political

subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate debt securities . . . . . . . . . .

Total held-to-maturity

—

735
—

—

—

—

213,857

213,857

69,980
976

407,752
33,835

336,675
—

—
—

815,142
34,811

securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

735 $ 70,956 $441,587 $336,675
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,797 $135,010 $497,924 $398,336

Total

$ 226,837

$1,076,790

$1,275,899

$2,317,966

(1) Mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage securities, which have prepayment provisions, are not

assigned to maturity categories due to fluctuations in their prepayment speeds.

(2) Equity securities, which have no stated maturity, are not assigned a maturity category.
(3) The held-to-maturity portfolio is carried at an amortized cost of $1.1 billion.

Securities with aggregate fair values of $1.2 billion and $1.0 billion at December 31, 2016 and 2015,
respectively, were pledged as security for public and trust funds, and securities sold under agreements to
repurchase. Proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities were $277.2 million, $635.6 million and
$16.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Net unrealized (losses) gains
on available-for-sale securities included in accumulated other comprehensive income net of tax, as of
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were ($9.9) million, ($4.2) million and $2.9 million, respectively.

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The following table presents the gross realized gains and losses on sales and calls of securities for the years

ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

(in thousands)

For the Years Ended
December 31,
2015

2016

2014

Gross realized gains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross realized losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$2,638
(281)

$1,029
(81)

$1,131
(228)

Net realized gains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$2,357

$ 948

$ 903

The following tables provide information on unrealized losses on investment securities that have been in an
unrealized loss position for less than twelve months and twelve months or more as of December 31, 2016 and
2015:

Less than 12 months

December 31, 2016

12 months or more

Total

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

# of
Securities

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

# of
Securities

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

# of
Securities

(dollars in thousands)

U.S. Government sponsored

entities and agencies . . . . $

58,108 $ (1,177)

11

$ — $ —

— $

58,108 $ (1,177)

11

Residential mortgage-

backed securities and
collateralized mortgage
obligations of
government agencies . . . 1,057,343

(18,558)

246

59,518

(2,214)

16

1,116,861

(20,772)

262

Obligations of states and

political subdivisions . . .
Corporate debt securities . .
Equity securities . . . . . . . . .

Total temporarily impaired

364,583
10,011
2,938

(7,121)
(78)
(24)

604
3
2

2,047
5,973
—

(67)
(50)
—

3
2
—

366,630
15,984
2,938

(7,188)
(128)
(24)

607
5
2

securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,492,983 $(26,958)

866

$ 67,538 $(2,331)

21

$1,560,521 $(29,289)

887

Less than 12 months

December 31, 2015

12 months or more

Total

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

# of
Securities

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

# of
Securities

Fair
Value

Unrealized
Losses

# of
Securities

(dollars in thousands)

U.S. Government sponsored

entities and agencies . . . . $

49,826 $ (403)

11

$ — $ —

— $

49,826 $ (403)

11

Residential mortgage-

backed securities and
collateralized mortgage
obligations of
government agencies . . . 1,003,397

(10,981)

187

146,182

(4,929)

31

1,149,579

(15,910)

218

Obligations of states and

political subdivisions . . .
Corporate debt securities . .
Equity securities . . . . . . . . .

Total temporarily impaired

58,705
41,326
1,378

(400)
(541)
(2)

76
12
1

23,691
1,931
—

(372)
(55)
—

29
1
—

82,396
43,257
1,378

(772)
(596)
(2)

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13
1

securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,154,632 $(12,327)

287

$171,804 $(5,356)

61

$1,326,436 $(17,683)

348

Unrealized losses on debt securities in the tables represent temporary fluctuations resulting from changes in
market rates in relation to fixed yields. Unrealized losses in the available-for-sale portfolio are accounted for as
an adjustment, net of taxes, to other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity.

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WesBanco does not believe the securities presented above are impaired due to reasons of credit quality, as
substantially all debt securities are rated above investment grade and all are paying principal and interest
according to their contractual terms. WesBanco does not intend to sell, nor is it more likely than not that it will
be required to sell, loss position securities prior to recovery of their cost, and therefore, management believes the
unrealized losses detailed above are temporary and no impairment loss relating to these securities has been
recognized.

Securities that do not have readily determinable fair values and for which WesBanco does not exercise
significant influence are carried at cost. Cost method investments consist primarily of FHLB of Pittsburgh,
Cincinnati and Indianapolis stock totaling $46.4 million and $45.5 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015,
respectively, and are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Cost method investments are
evaluated for impairment whenever events or circumstances suggest that their carrying value may not be
recoverable.

NOTE 5. LOANS AND THE ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The recorded investment in loans is presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets net of deferred loan fees
and costs and discounts on purchased loans. The deferred loan fees and costs were $0.3 million and $1.0 million
at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The discounts on purchased loans from acquisitions were
$24.1 million, including $11.0 million related to YCB, and $15.7 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015,
respectively.

(in thousands)

Commercial real estate:

December 31, December 31,

2016

2015

Land and construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Improved property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 496,539
2,376,972

$ 344,748
1,911,633

Total commercial real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2,873,511

2,256,381

Commercial and industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,088,118
1,383,390
508,359
396,058

737,878
1,247,800
416,889
406,894

Total portfolio loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6,249,436

5,065,842

Loans held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17,315

7,899

Total loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$6,266,751

$5,073,741

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The following tables summarize changes in the allowance for credit losses applicable to each category of the

loan portfolio:

For the Year Ended December 31, 2016

Commercial
Real Estate-
Land and
Construction

Commercial
Real Estate-
Improved
Property

Commercial
& Industrial

Residential
Real
Estate

Home
Equity Consumer

Deposit

Overdraft Total

$4,390

$14,748

$10,002

$4,582

$2,883 $ 4,763

$ 342 $ 41,710

157

26

260

7

117

46

—

613

(in thousands)

Balance at beginning of year:

Allowance for loan losses . . . . .
Allowance for loan

commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total beginning allowance for credit

losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4,547

14,774

10,262

4,589

3,000

4,809

342

42,323

Provision for credit losses:

Provision for loan losses . . . . . .
Provision for loan

commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total provision for credit losses . . . .

Charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recoveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Balance at end of period:

Allowance for loan losses . . . . .
Allowance for loan

commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total ending allowance for credit

26

(6)

20

(73)
5

(68)

4,223

1,160

(9)

4,214

(1,886)
1,543

(343)

(72)

1,088

(3,070)
320

(2,750)

16

2

18

662

1,356

1,077

8,520

45

707

(2)

—

(42)

1,354

1,077

8,478

(937)
445

(492)

(397)
274

(3,606)
1,485

(123)

(2,121)

(884)
225

(659)

(10,853)
4,297

(6,556)

4,348

18,628

8,412

4,106

3,422

3,998

760

43,674

151

17

188

9

162

44

—

571

losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$4,499

$18,645

$ 8,600

$4,115

$3,584 $ 4,042

$ 760 $ 44,245

For the Year Ended December 31, 2015

Commercial
Real Estate-
Land and
Construction

Commercial
Real Estate-
Improved
Property

Commercial
& Industrial

Residential
Real
Estate

Home
Equity Consumer

Deposit

Overdraft Total

$ 5,654

$17,573

$ 9,063

$ 5,382 $ 2,329 $ 4,078

$ 575

$ 44,654

194

10

112

9

90

40

—

455

5,848

17,583

9,175

5,391

2,419

4,118

575

45,109

(1,265)

1,250

3,289

399

1,794

2,337

(in thousands)

Balance at beginning of year:

Allowance for loan losses . . . . .
Allowance for loan

commitments . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total beginning allowance for credit
losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Provision for credit losses:

Provision for loan losses . . . . . .
Provision for loan

commitments . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total provision for credit losses . . . .

(1,302)

Charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recoveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . .

—

1

1

(37)

16

1,266

(4,915)
840

(4,075)

148

3,437

(2,785)
435

(2,350)

(2)

27

6

397

1,821

2,343

(1,803)
604

(1,502)
262

(2,892)
1,240

(1,199)

(1,240)

(1,652)

Balance at end of period:

Allowance for loan losses . . . . .
Allowance for loan

commitments . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total ending allowance for credit

4,390

14,748

10,002

4,582

2,883

4,763

342

41,710

157

26

260

7

117

46

—

613

losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 4,547

$14,774

$10,262

$ 4,589 $ 3,000 $ 4,809

$ 342

$ 42,323

108

391

—

391

(846)
222

(624)

8,195

158

8,353

(14,743)
3,604

(11,139)

(in thousands)

Balance at beginning of year:

Allowance for loan losses . . . . .
Allowance for loan

For the Year Ended December 31, 2014

Commercial
Real Estate-
Land and
Construction

Commercial
Real Estate-
Improved
Property

Commercial
& Industrial

Residential
Real
Estate

Home
Equity Consumer

Deposit

Overdraft Total

$6,056

$18,157

$ 9,925

$ 5,673 $2,017 $ 5,020

$ 520

$ 47,368

commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . .

301

62

130

5

85

19

—

602

Total beginning allowance for credit

losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6,357

18,219

10,055

5,678

2,102

5,039

520

47,970

Provision for credit losses:

Provision for loan losses . . . . . .
Provision for loan

commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total provision for credit losses . . . .

Charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recoveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net charge-offs . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Balance at end of period:

Allowance for loan losses . . . . .
Allowance for loan

(402)

1,239

1,429

1,692

849

1,144

(107)

(509)

—
—

—

(52)

1,187

(2,426)
603

(1,823)

(18)

1,411

(3,485)
1,194

(2,291)

4

5

21

1,696

854

1,165

(2,437)
454

(652)
115

(3,120)
1,034

(1,983)

(537)

(2,086)

601

—

601

(779)
233

(546)

6,552

(147)

6,405

(12,899)
3,633

(9,266)

5,654

17,573

9,063

5,382

2,329

4,078

575

44,654

commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . .

194

10

112

9

90

40

—

455

Total ending allowance for credit

losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$5,848

$17,583

$ 9,175

$ 5,391 $2,419 $ 4,118

$ 575

$ 45,109

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The following tables present the allowance for credit losses and recorded investments in loans by category:

Allowance for Credit Losses and Recorded Investment in Loans

Commercial
Real Estate-
Land and
Construction

Commercial
Real Estate-
Improved
Property

Commercial
and
Industrial

Residential
Real
Estate

Home
Equity Consumer

Deposit
Over-
draft

Total

(in thousands)

December 31, 2016
Allowance for credit losses:

Allowance for loans individually

evaluated for impairment . . . . . . . . . .

$ —

$

470

$

407 $

— $ — $ — $— $

877

Allowance for loans collectively

evaluated for impairment . . . . . . . . . .
Allowance for loan commitments . . . . .

4,348
151

18,158
17

8,005
188

4,106
9

3,422
162

3,998

760
44 —

42,797
571

Total allowance for credit losses . . . . . . . .

$

4,499

$

18,645

$

8,600 $

4,115 $

3,584 $

4,042

$760 $

44,245

Portfolio loans:

Individually evaluated for

impairment (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ —

$

3,012

$

1,270 $

— $ — $ — $— $

4,282

Collectively evaluated for

impairment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

494,928

2,364,067

1,086,445

1,382,447

508,359

396,049 — 6,232,295

Acquired with deteriorated credit

quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,611

9,893

403

943

—

9 —

12,859

Total portfolio loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$496,539

$2,376,972

$1,088,118 $1,383,390 $508,359 $396,058

$— $6,249,436

December 31, 2015
Allowance for credit losses:

Allowance for loans individually

evaluated for impairment . . . . . . . . . .

$ —

$

668

$

853 $

— $ — $ — $— $

1,521

Allowance for loans collectively

evaluated for impairment . . . . . . . . . .
Allowance for loan commitments . . . . .

4,390
157

14,080
26

9,149
260

4,582
7

2,883
117

4,763

342

46 —

40,189
613

Total allowance for credit losses . . . . . . . .

$

4,547

$

14,774

$

10,262 $

4,589 $

3,000 $

4,809

$342 $

42,323

Portfolio loans:

Individually evaluated for

impairment (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ —

$

4,031

$

4,872 $

— $ — $ — $— $

8,903

Collectively evaluated for

impairment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

343,832

1,899,738

732,957

1,247,639

416,862

406,622 — 5,047,650

Acquired with deteriorated credit

quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

916

7,864

49

161

27

272 —

9,289

Total portfolio loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$344,748

$1,911,633

$ 737,878 $1,247,800 $416,889 $406,894

$— $5,065,842

(1) Commercial loans greater than $1 million that are reported as non-accrual or as a TDR are individually evaluated for impairment.

WesBanco maintains an internal loan grading system to reflect the credit quality of commercial loans.
Commercial loan risk grades are determined based on an evaluation of the relevant characteristics of each loan,
assigned at the inception of each loan and adjusted thereafter at any time to reflect changes in the risk profile
throughout the life of each loan. The primary factors used to determine the risk grade are the reliability and
sustainability of the primary source of repayment and overall financial strength of the borrower. This includes an
analysis of cash flow available to repay debt, profitability, liquidity, leverage, and overall financial trends. Other
factors include management, industry or property type risks, an assessment of secondary sources of repayment
such as collateral or guarantees, other terms and conditions of the loan that may increase or reduce its risk, and
economic conditions and other external factors that may influence repayment capacity and financial condition.

Commercial real estate—land and construction consists of loans to finance investments in vacant land, land
development, construction of residential housing, and construction of commercial buildings. Commercial real
estate—improved property consists of loans for the purchase or refinance of all types of improved owner-

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occupied and investment properties. Factors that are considered in assigning the risk grade vary depending on the
type of property financed. The risk grade assigned to construction and development loans is based on the overall
viability of the project, the experience and financial capacity of the developer or builder to successfully complete
the project, project specific and market absorption rates and comparable property values, and the amount of
pre-sales for residential housing construction or pre-leases for commercial investment property. The risk grade
assigned to commercial investment property loans is based primarily on the adequacy of net rental income
generated by the property to service the debt, the type, quality, industry and mix of tenants, and the terms of
leases, but also considers the overall financial capacity of the investors and their experience in owning and
managing investment property. The risk grade assigned to owner-occupied commercial real estate and
commercial and industrial loans is based primarily on historical and projected earnings, the adequacy of
operating cash flow to service all of the business’ debt, and the capital resources, liquidity and leverage of the
business, but also considers the industry in which the business operates, the business’ specific competitive
advantages or disadvantages, the quality and experience of management, and external influences on the business
such as economic conditions. Other factors that are considered for commercial and industrial loans include the
type, quality and marketability of non-real estate collateral and whether the structure of the loan increases or
reduces its risk. The type, age, condition, location and any environmental risks associated with a property are
also considered for all types of commercial real estate. The overall financial condition and repayment capacity of
any guarantors is also evaluated to determine the extent to which they mitigate other risks of the loan. The
following paragraphs provide descriptions of risk grades that are applicable to commercial real estate and
commercial and industrial loans.

Pass loans are those that exhibit a history of positive financial results that are at least comparable to the
average for their industry or type of real estate. The primary source of repayment is acceptable and these loans
are expected to perform satisfactorily during most economic cycles. Pass loans typically have no significant
external factors that are expected to adversely affect these borrowers more than others in the same industry or
property type. Any minor unfavorable characteristics of these loans are outweighed or mitigated by other positive
factors including but not limited to adequate secondary or tertiary sources of repayment.

Criticized or compromised loans are currently protected but have weaknesses, which, if not corrected, may
be inadequately protected at some future date. These loans represent an unwarranted credit risk and would
generally not be extended in the normal course of lending. Specific issues which may warrant this grade include
declining financial results, increased reliance on secondary sources of repayment or guarantor support and
adverse external influences that may negatively impact the business or property.

Substandard and doubtful loans are equivalent to the classifications used by banking regulators. Substandard
loans are inadequately protected by the current repayment capacity and equity of the borrower or collateral
pledged, if any. Substandard loans have one or more well-defined weaknesses that jeopardize their repayment or
collection in full. These loans may or may not be reported as non-accrual. Doubtful loans have all the weaknesses
inherent to a substandard loan with the added characteristic that full repayment is highly questionable or
improbable on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and collateral values. However, recognition of loss
may be deferred if there are reasonably specific pending factors that will reduce the risk if they occur.

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The following tables summarize commercial loans by their assigned risk grade:

(in thousands)

As of December 31, 2016
Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Criticized—compromised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Classified—substandard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Classified—doubtful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Commercial Loans by Internally Assigned Risk Grade

Commercial
Real Estate-
Land and
Construction

Commercial
Real Estate-
Improved
Property

Commercial
& Industrial

Total
Commercial
Loans

$489,380
4,405
2,754
—

$2,324,755
15,295
36,922
—

$1,072,751
5,078
10,289
—

$3,886,886
24,778
49,965
—

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$496,539

$2,376,972

$1,088,118

$3,961,629

As of December 31, 2015
Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Criticized—compromised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Classified—substandard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Classified—doubtful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$335,989
5,527
3,232
—

$1,864,986
10,911
35,736
—

$ 713,578
9,860
14,440
—

$2,914,553
26,298
53,408
—

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$344,748

$1,911,633

$ 737,878

$2,994,259

Residential real estate, home equity and consumer loans are not assigned internal risk grades other than as
required by regulatory guidelines that are based primarily on the age of past due loans. WesBanco primarily
evaluates the credit quality of residential real estate, home equity and consumer loans based on repayment
performance and historical loss rates. The aggregate amount of residential real estate, home equity and consumer
loans classified as substandard in accordance with regulatory guidelines were $20.6 million at December 31,
2016 and $15.8 million at December 31, 2015, of which $3.4 and $3.1 million were accruing, for each period,
respectively. The aggregate amount of residential real estate, home equity and consumer loans classified as
substandard are not included in the tables above.

Acquired YCB Loans—In conjunction with the YCB acquisition, WesBanco acquired loans with a book
value of $1,027.2 million. These loans were recorded at
fair value of $1,014.0 million, with
$1,006.9 million categorized as ASC 310-20 loans. The fair market value adjustment on these loans of
$9.2 million at acquisition date is expected to be recognized into interest income on a level yield basis over the
remaining expected life of the loans.

their

Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality with a book value of $11.1 million and contractually
required payments of $13.3 million were recorded at their estimated fair value of $7.1 million, of which
$2.7 million were accounted for under the cost recovery method in accordance with ASC 310-30 as cash flows
cannot be reasonably estimated, and categorized as non-accrual. The accretable yield on the acquired impaired
loans was estimated at $0.8 million, while the non-accretable difference is estimated at $5.3 million on the date
of acquisition.

At December 31, 2016,

the carrying amount of loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality was
$5.7 million, while the outstanding customer balance was $9.2 million. At December 31, 2016, no allowance for
loan losses has been recognized related to the acquired impaired loans.

Acquired ESB Loans—The carrying amount of loans acquired from ESB with deteriorated credit quality at
December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $7.2 million and $9.3 million, respectively. At December 31, 2016, the
accretable yield was $0.9 million. At December 31, 2016 an allowance for loan loss of $1.8 million was
recognized related to the acquired impaired loans, as the estimates for future cash flows on these loans have been
negatively impacted. At December 31, 2015, no allowance for loan losses was recognized related to the acquired
impaired loans.

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The following table provides changes in accretable yield for all loans acquired with deteriorated credit

quality:

(in thousands)

For the Years Ended

December 31,
2016

December 31,
2015

Balance at beginning of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reduction due to change in projected cash flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclass from non-accretable difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfers out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accretion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance at end of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,206
837
(484)
1,065
(328)
(579)
$1,717

$ —

1,815
—
—
—
(609)
$1,206

The following tables summarize the age analysis of all categories of loans.

Age Analysis of Loans

Current

30-59 Days
Past Due

60-89 Days
Past Due

90 Days
or More
Past Due

Total
Past Due

Total
Loans

90 Days
or More
Past Due and
Accruing (1)

(in thousands)

As of December 31, 2016
Commercial real estate:

Land and construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 496,245 $ —
1,154
Improved property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,367,790
Total commercial real estate . . . . . . 2,864,035
Commercial and industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,082,390
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,365,956
502,087
Home equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
390,354
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total portfolio loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,204,822
17,315
Loans held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,222,137 $16,395

1,154
2,508
6,701
2,358
3,674

16,395
—

$ — $
363

294 $

294 $ 496,539
2,376,972

9,182

$ —
318

7,665

7,959
2,209
9,690
3,052
881

23,791
—

363
1,011
1,043
862
1,149

4,428
—

9,476
5,728
17,434
6,272
5,704

44,614
—

2,873,511
1,088,118
1,383,390
508,359
396,058

6,249,436
17,315

318
229
1,922
626
644

3,739
—

$4,428

$23,791 $44,614 $6,266,751

$3,739

Impaired loans included above are as follows:
Non-accrual loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
TDRs accruing interest (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

7,570 $ 3,479
342
7,014

$ 923
50

$19,812
240

24,214 $
632

31,784
7,646

14,584 $ 3,821

$ 973

$20,052 $24,846 $

39,430

As of December 31, 2015
Commercial real estate:

Land and construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 344,184 $ —
909
Improved property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,901,466

$ — $
1,097

Total commercial real estate . . . . . . 2,245,650
Commercial and industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
734,660
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,234,839
412,450
Home equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
401,242
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total portfolio loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,028,841
7,899
Loans held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

909
298
1,389
2,252
4,115

8,963
—

1,097
714
2,871
314
764

5,760
—

564 $

564 $ 344,748
1,911,633

10,167

$ —
—

8,161

8,725
2,206
8,701
1,873
773

22,278
—

10,731
3,218
12,961
4,439
5,652

37,001
—

2,256,381
737,878
1,247,800
416,889
406,894

5,065,842
7,899

—
33
2,159
407
527

3,126
—

Total loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,036,740 $ 8,963

$5,760

$22,278 $37,001 $5,073,741

$3,126

Impaired loans included above are as follows:
Non-accrual loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
TDRs accruing interest (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11,349 $
10,710

943
390

$2,147
238

$18,942 $22,032 $

210

838

33,381
11,548

Total impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

22,059 $ 1,333

$2,385

$19,152 $22,870 $

44,929

(1) Loans 90 days or more past due and accruing interest exclude TDRs 90 days or more past due and accruing

interest.

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The following tables summarize impaired loans:

(in thousands)
With no related specific allowance recorded:

Commercial real estate:

Impaired Loans

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Unpaid
Principal
Balance (1)

Recorded
Investment

Related
Allowance

Unpaid
Principal
Balance (1)

Recorded
Investment

Related
Allowance

Land and construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,212
9,826
Improved property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4,456
Commercial and industrial
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20,152
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4,589
Home equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
884
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

766
8,141
3,181
18,305
4,011
744

$—
—
—
—
—
—

$ 2,126
14,817
4,263
18,560
3,562
1,603

$ 1,990
10,559
3,481
16,688
3,033
1,294

$ —
—
—
—
—
—

Total impaired loans without a specific

allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

41,119

35,148

—

44,931

37,045

—

With a specific allowance recorded:

Commercial real estate:

Commercial and industrial

—
Land and construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3,012
Improved property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4,875
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7,887
Total impaired loans with a specific allowance . .
Total impaired loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,006

—
3,012
1,270
4,282
$39,430

—
470
407
877
$877

—
3,012
6,176
9,188
$54,119

—
3,012
4,872
7,884
$44,929

—
668
853
1,521
$1,521

(1) The difference between the unpaid principal balance and the recorded investment generally reflects amounts

that have been previously charged-off and fair market value adjustments on acquired impaired loans.

Impaired Loans

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2016

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2015

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2014

Average
Recorded
Investment

Interest
Income
Recognized

Average
Recorded
Investment

Interest
Income
Recognized

Average
Recorded
Investment

Interest
Income
Recognized

(in thousands)
With no related specific allowance recorded:

Commercial real estate:

Land and construction . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Improved property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial and industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

993
9,128
3,188
17,021
3,502
909

$—
115
9
308
20
8

$ 2,156
17,192
2,979
17,876
2,924
1,199

$

41
437
170
862
90
105

$ 1,977
17,669
3,561
18,829
2,356
1,122

$

35
441
103
855
75
97

Total impaired loans without a specific

allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34,741

460

44,326

1,705

45,514

1,606

With a specific allowance recorded:

Commercial real estate:

Land and construction . . . . . . . . . . . .
Improved property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial and industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . .

—
3,012
3,214

—
—
—

—
5,896
3,579

—
—
292

—
2,795
2,075

—
348
95

Total impaired loans with a specific

allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6,226
Total impaired loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40,967

—
$460

9,475
$53,801

292
$1,997

4,870
$50,384

443
$2,049

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The following tables present the recorded investment in non-accrual loans and TDRs:

(in thousands)

Commercial real estate:

Non-accrual Loans (1)

December 31,
2016

December 31,
2015

Land and construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Improved property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

766
9,535

Total commercial real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Commercial and industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10,301

4,299
12,994
3,538
652

$ 1,023
11,507

12,530

8,148
9,461
2,391
851

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$31,784

$33,381

(1) At December 31, 2016, there were two borrowers with loans greater than $1.0 million totaling $4.3 million.
Total non-accrual loans include loans that are also restructured. Such loans are also set forth in the following
table as non-accrual TDRs.

(in thousands)

Commercial real estate:

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Accruing Non-Accrual

Total

Accruing Non-Accrual

Total

TDRs

Land and construction . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Improved property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ —
1,618

Total commercial real estate . . . . .

Commercial and industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,618

152
5,311
473
92

$

8
688

696

151
2,212
297
190

$

8
2,306

2,314

303
7,523
770
282

$

967
2,064

3,031

205
7,227
642
443

$ 431
1,442

$ 1,398
3,506

1,873

282
2,060
218
184

4,904

487
9,287
860
627

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$7,646

$3,546

$11,192

$11,548

$4,617

$16,165

As of December 31, 2016, there were no TDRs greater than $1.0 million. The concessions granted in the
majority of loans reported as accruing and non-accrual TDRs are extensions of the maturity date or the
amortization period, reductions in the interest rate below the prevailing market rate for loans with comparable
characteristics, and/or permitting interest-only payments for longer than three months. WesBanco had no
unfunded commitments to debtors whose loans were classified as impaired as of December 31, 2016 and
$0.2 million as of December 31, 2015.

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The following table presents details related to loans identified as TDRs during the years ended

December 31, 2016 and 2015:

New TDRs (1)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2016

New TDRs (1)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2015

Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment

Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment

Number of
Modifications

Pre-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment

Post-
Modification
Outstanding
Recorded
Investment

Number of
Modifications

—
—

—

2
4
1
14

21

$—
—

—

125
178
44
98

$—
—

—

120
166
40
74

3
5

8

1
7
1
7

$ 128
1,084

$ 115
603

1,212

57
456
7
69

718

43
426
6
58

$445

$400

24

$1,801

$1,251

(dollars in thousands)

Commercial real estate:

Land and construction . . .
Improved property . . . . . .

Total commercial

real estate . . . . . . .

Commercial and industrial
. . .
Residential real estate . . . . . . .
Home equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consumer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) Excludes loans that were either paid off or charged-off by period end. The pre-modification balance
represents the balance outstanding at the beginning of the period. The post-modification balance represents
the outstanding balance at period end.

The following table summarizes TDRs which defaulted (defined as past due 90 days) during the years ended
December 31, 2016 and 2015 that were restructured within the last twelve months prior to December 31, 2016
and 2015:

(dollars in thousands)

Commercial real estate:

Defaulted TDRs (1)
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2016

Defaulted TDRs (1)
For the Year Ended
December 31, 2015

Number of
Defaults

Recorded
Investment

Number of
Defaults

Recorded
Investment

Land and construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Improved property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total commercial real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial and industrial
Residential real estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consumer

Total

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

—
—

—

—
—
—

1

1

$—
—

—

—
—
—
16

$ 16

—

—

—
—

2

2

1

3

$—
370

370

—
22
—
—

$392

(1) Excludes loans that were either charged-off or cured by period end. The recorded investment is as of

December 31, 2016 and 2015.

TDRs that defaulted during the twelve month period that were restructured during the twelve months ended
December 31, 2016 represented 0.1% of the total TDR balance at December 31, 2016. These loans are placed on
non-accrual status unless they are both well-secured and in the process of collection. At December 31, 2016, the
loan in the table above was not accruing interest.

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The following table summarizes the recognition of interest income on impaired loans:

(in thousands)

For the years ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

Average impaired loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amount of contractual interest income on impaired loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amount of interest income recognized on impaired loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$40,967
2,747
460

$53,801
3,061
1,997

$50,384
3,260
2,049

The following table summarizes other real estate owned and repossessed assets included in other assets:

(in thousands)

December 31,

2016

2015

Other real estate owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repossessed assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$8,206
140

$5,669
156

Total other real estate owned and repossessed assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$8,346

$5,825

At December 31, 2016, other real estate owned included $3.1 million from the YCB acquisition. Residential
real estate included in other real estate owned at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was $1.6 million
and $2.0 million, respectively. At December 31, 2016, formal foreclosure proceedings were in process on
residential real estate loans totaling $4.1 million.

NOTE 6. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

Premises and equipment include:

(in thousands)

December 31,

2016

2015

Land and improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buildings and improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Furniture and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 43,059
136,546
72,050

$ 32,665
121,645
71,959

Total cost
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

251,655
(118,358)

226,269
(114,066)

Total premises and equipment, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 133,297

$ 112,203

Depreciation and amortization expense of premises and equipment charged to operations for the years ended

December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $9.2 million, $8.1 million and $7.4 million, respectively.

WesBanco leases certain premises and equipment under non-cancellable operating leases. Certain leases
contain renewal options and rent escalation clauses calling for rent increases over the term of the lease. All leases
which contain a rent escalation clause are accounted for on a straight-line basis. Rent expense under leases was
$3.5 million, $3.1 million and $2.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

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Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases with initial or remaining lease terms in excess

of one year at December 31, 2016 are as follows (in thousands):

Year

2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022 and thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Amount

$ 4,340
3,366
2,823
2,694
2,221
14,649

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$30,093

NOTE 7. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

WesBanco’s Consolidated Balance Sheets include goodwill of $573.8 million and $480.6 million at
December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively all of which relates to the Community Banking segment. WesBanco’s
other intangible assets of $19.4 million and $10.3 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively,
primarily consist of core deposit and other customer list intangibles which have finite lives and are amortized
using straight line and accelerated methods. WesBanco recognized $92.9 million in goodwill and $12.0 million
in core deposit
intangibles in connection with the YCB acquisition and $168.8 million in goodwill and
$5.3 million in core deposit intangibles in connection with the ESB acquisition. Other intangible assets are being
amortized over estimated useful lives ranging from ten to sixteen years. Amortization of core deposit and
intangible assets totaled $2.9 million, $2.4 million and $1.9 million for the years ended
customer list
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. WesBanco completed its annual goodwill
impairment
evaluation as of November 30, 2016 and determined that goodwill was not impaired as of December 31, 2016 as
there were no significant changes in market conditions, consolidated operating results, or forecasted future results
from November 30, 2016. Additionally, there were no events or changes in circumstances indicating impairment
of intangible assets as of December 31, 2016.

The following table shows WesBanco’s capitalized other intangible assets and related accumulated

amortization:

(in thousands)

Other intangible assets:

December 31,

2016

2015

Gross carrying amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 37,725
(18,341)

$ 28,674
(18,338)

Net carrying amount of other intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 19,384

$ 10,336

The following table shows the amortization on WesBanco’s other intangible assets for each of the next five

years (in thousands):

Year

2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Amount

$4,066
3,543
3,037
2,564
2,122

As part of the YCB and ESB acquisitions, WesBanco entered into non-compete agreements with former
YCB and ESB executives with terms ranging from one to four years. The non-compete agreements are

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recognized in other assets on the balance sheet with the amortization expense recognized in amortization of
intangible assets on the income statement. Amortization expense of non-compete agreements totaled $0.7 million
in 2016 and 2015, respectively and is expected to be $0.9 million, $0.6 million and $0.2 million in the next three
years, respectively.

NOTE 8. INVESTMENTS IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS

WesBanco is a limited partner in several tax-advantaged limited partnerships whose purpose is to invest in
approved low-income housing investment tax credit projects. These investments are accounted for using the
equity method of accounting and are included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The limited
partnerships are considered to be VIEs as they generally do not have equity investors with voting rights or have
equity investors that do not provide sufficient financial resources to support their activities. The VIEs have not
been consolidated because WesBanco is not considered the primary beneficiary. All of WesBanco’s investments
in limited partnerships are privately held, and their market values are not readily available. Investments in
low-income housing partnerships are evaluated for impairment at
the end of each reporting period. At
December 31, 2016 and 2015, WesBanco had $14.3 million and $3.1 million, respectively, invested in these
partnerships. WesBanco also recognizes the unconditional unfunded equity commitments of $8.2 million and
$2.1 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, in other liabilities. For the years ended December 31,
2016, 2015 and 2014, WesBanco included in operations under the equity method of accounting its share of the
partnerships’ losses and impairment of $0.9 million, $0.6 million, and $0.9 million, respectively. Tax benefits
attributed to these partnerships include low-income housing and historic tax credits which totaled $0.8 million,
$0.5 million and $0.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

WesBanco is also a limited partner in seven other limited partnerships which provide seed money and
capital to startup companies, and financing to low-income housing projects. At December 31, 2016 and 2015,
WesBanco had $5.2 million invested in these partnerships, which are recorded in other assets using the equity
method. WesBanco included in operations under the equity method of accounting its share of the partnerships’
net income of $19 thousand, net loss of $1 thousand and net income $0.3 million for the years ended
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

In connection with WesBanco’s acquisition of ESB on February 10, 2015, WesBanco acquired ESB’s
wholly-owned subsidiary AMSCO, Inc. (“AMSCO”), which engages in the management of certain real estate
development and construction of 1-4 family residential units through seven joint venture partnerships. The Bank
has provided all development and construction financing. The joint ventures, which are majority-owned by
AMSCO, have been included in the consolidated financial statements and are reflected within other non-interest
income or expense. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, WesBanco had an $8.3 million and
$7.7 million net investment in AMSCO. WesBanco included in operations net income of $0.5 million and
$0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. WesBanco is in the process of
winding down these partnerships, which is expected to be relatively complete by December 31, 2017.

NOTE 9. CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT

Certificates of deposit in denominations of $100 thousand or more were $681.5 million and $780.1 million
as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Interest expense on certificates of deposit of $100 thousand or
more was $5.0 million, $4.9 million and $7.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014,
respectively.

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At December 31, 2016, the scheduled maturities of total certificates of deposit are as follows (in thousands):

Year

2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022 and thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Amount

$ 840,796
265,666
134,905
135,763
82,743
35,949

Total

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,495,822

NOTE 10. FHLB AND OTHER SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

WesBanco is a member of the FHLB system. WesBanco’s FHLB borrowings, which consist of borrowings
from both the FHLB of Pittsburgh and the FHLB of Cincinnati, are secured by a blanket lien by the FHLB on
certain residential mortgages and other loan types or securities with a market value in excess of the outstanding
the borrowings. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, WesBanco had FHLB borrowings of
balances of
$968.9 million and $1,041.8 million, with a remaining weighted-average interest rate of 1.19% and 1.17%,
respectively. The terms of the security agreement with the FHLB include a specific assignment of collateral that
requires the maintenance of qualifying mortgage and other types of loans as pledged collateral with unpaid
principal amounts in excess of the FHLB advances, when discounted at certain pre-established percentages of the
loans’ unpaid principal balances. FHLB stock owned by WesBanco totaling $46.4 million and $45.5 million at
December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, is also pledged as collateral on these advances. The remaining
maximum borrowing capacity by WesBanco with the FHLB at December 31, 2016 and 2015 was estimated to be
approximately $1.7 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively.

The following table presents the aggregate annual maturities and weighted-average interest rates of FHLB
borrowings at December 31, 2016 based on their contractual maturity dates and interest rates (dollars in
thousands):

Year

Scheduled
Maturity

Weighted
Average Rate

2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022 and thereafter

$649,756
310,998
4,600
1,105
314
2,173

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$968,946

1.11%
1.32%
3.72%
4.40%
5.25%
1.43%

1.19%

Other short-term borrowings of $199.4 million and $81.4 million at December 31, 2016, and 2015,
respectively, consist of securities sold under agreements to repurchase, federal funds purchased, and outstanding
borrowings on a revolving line of credit. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, securities sold under agreements to
repurchase were $141.4 million and $81.4 million, with a weighted average interest rate during the year of 0.38%
and 0.32%, respectively. There were $58.0 million in outstanding balances of fed funds purchased at
December 31, 2016 with an interest rate of 0.85%. There were no outstanding balances of fed funds purchased at
December 31, 2015.

In September 2016, WesBanco renewed a revolving line of credit, which is a senior obligation of the parent
company with another financial institution. This line of credit, which accrues interest at an adjusted LIBOR rate,
provides for aggregate unsecured borrowings of up to $25.0 million. There were no outstanding balances as of
December 31, 2016 or 2015.

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NOTE 11. SUBORDINATED DEBT AND JUNIOR SUBORDINATED DEBT

WesBanco had $26.0 million of subordinated debt outstanding at December 31, 2016 that was issued by the
former YCB, acquired by WesBanco in 2016. These notes have a fixed rate of 6.25%, mature on December 15,
2025, and are callable on December 15, 2020. The interest rate will become a variable rate equal to 3-month
LIBOR plus 4.59% on the call date. The subordinated debt is considered Tier 2 regulatory capital for WesBanco
and WesBanco Bank.

The Trusts, consisting of WesBanco Capital Trust II, WesBanco Capital Statutory Trust III, WesBanco
Capital Trusts IV, V and VI, Oak Hill Capital Trusts 2, 3 and 4, Community Bank Shares Statutory Trusts I and
II, and First Federal Statutory Trusts II and III are all wholly-owned trust subsidiaries of WesBanco formed for
the purpose of issuing Trust Preferred Securities (“Trust Preferred Securities”) into a pool of other financial
services entity trust preferred securities, and lending the proceeds to WesBanco. The Trust Preferred Securities
were issued and sold in private placement offerings. The proceeds from the sale of the securities and the issuance
of common stock by the Trusts were invested in Junior Subordinated Deferrable Interest Debentures (“Junior
Subordinated Debt”) issued by WesBanco, the former Oak Hill Financial, Inc., acquired by WesBanco in 2007,
and the former YCB, acquired by WesBanco in 2016, which are the sole assets of the Trusts. The Trusts pay
dividends on the Trust Preferred Securities at the same rate as the distributions paid by WesBanco on the Junior
Subordinated Debt held by the Trusts. The Trusts provide WesBanco with the option to defer payment of interest
on the Junior Subordinated Debt for an aggregate of 20 consecutive quarterly periods. Should any of these
options be utilized, WesBanco may not declare or pay dividends on its common stock during any such period.
Undertakings made by WesBanco with respect to the Trust Preferred Securities for the Trusts constitute a full
and unconditional guarantee by WesBanco of the obligations of these Trust Preferred Securities. WesBanco
organized Trusts II and III in June 2003, Trusts IV and V in June 2004 and Trust VI in March 2005. The Oak Hill
Trusts 2 and 3 were organized in 2004 and Trust 4 was organized in 2005. The Community Bank Trust I was
organized in 2004, and Trust II was organized in 2006. The First Federal Trust II was organized in 2007, and
Trust III was organized in 2008.

The Junior Subordinated Debt is presented as a separate category of long-term debt on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets. For regulatory purposes, the Federal Reserve Board has allowed bank holding companies to
include trust preferred securities in Tier 1 capital up to a certain limit. Provisions in the Dodd-Frank Act require
the Federal Reserve Board to generally exclude trust preferred securities from Tier 1 capital, but a grandfather
provision will permit bank holding companies with consolidated assets of less than $15 billion, such as
WesBanco, to continue counting existing trust preferred securities as Tier 1 capital until they mature. All of the
Trust Preferred Securities qualified under the current rules as Tier 1 instruments at December 31, 2016, but no
such securities issued in the future will count as Tier 1 capital. The Trust Preferred Securities provide the issuer
with a unique capital instrument that has a tax deductible interest feature not normally associated with the equity
of a corporation.

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The following table shows WesBanco’s trust subsidiaries with outstanding Trust Preferred Securities as of

December 31, 2016:

(in thousands)

Trust
Preferred
Securities

Common
Securities

Junior
Subordinated
Debt

Stated
Maturity
Date

Optional
Redemption
Date

WesBanco Capital Trust II (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 13,000
17,000
WesBanco Capital Statutory Trust III (2) . . . . . . . .
20,000
WesBanco Capital Trust IV (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20,000
WesBanco Capital Trust V (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15,000
WesBanco Capital Trust VI (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5,000
Oak Hill Capital Trust 2 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8,000
Oak Hill Capital Trust 3 (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5,000
Oak Hill Capital Trust 4 (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5,905
Community Bank Shares Statutory Trust I (3) . . . .
7,901
Community Bank Shares Statutory Trust II (8) . . . .
8,145
First Federal Statutory Trust II (9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8,335
First Federal Statutory Trust III (10) . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 410
526
619
619
464
155
248
155
217
310
310
240

$ 13,410
17,526
20,619
20,619
15,464
5,155
8,248
5,155
6,122
8,211
8,455
8,575

6/30/2008
6/30/2033
6/26/2008
6/26/2033
6/17/2009
6/17/2034
6/17/2009
6/17/2034
3/17/2035
3/17/2010
10/18/2034 10/18/2009
10/18/2034 10/18/2009
6/30/2015
6/30/2035
6/17/2014
6/17/2034
6/15/2016
6/15/2036
3/15/2017
3/22/2037
6/24/2018
6/24/2038

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $133,286

$4,273

$137,559

(1) Variable rate based on the three-month LIBOR plus 3.15% with a current rate of 4.15% through March 30,

2017, adjustable quarterly.

(2) Variable rate based on the three-month LIBOR plus 3.10% with a current rate of 4.10% through March 26,

2017, adjustable quarterly.

(3) Variable rate based on the three-month LIBOR plus 2.65% with a current rate of 3.64% through March 17,

2017, adjustable quarterly.

(4) Variable rate based on the three-month LIBOR plus 1.77% with a current rate of 2.76% through March 17,

2017, adjustable quarterly.

(5) Variable rate based on the three-month LIBOR plus 2.40% with a current rate of 3.28% through January 18,

2017, adjustable quarterly.

(6) Variable rate based on the three-month LIBOR plus 2.30% with a current rate of 3.18% through January 18,

2017, adjustable quarterly.

(7) Variable rate based on the three-month LIBOR plus 1.60% with a current rate of 2.60% through March 30,

2017, adjustable quarterly.

(8) Variable rate based on the three-month LIBOR plus 1.70% with a current rate of 2.66% through March 15,

2017, adjustable quarterly.

(9) Fixed rate of 6.69% through March 15, 2017, then variable rate based on the three-month LIBOR plus

1.60%.

(10) Fixed rate of 8.00% through maturity, callable June 24, 2018 and thereafter at par.

NOTE 12. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives

WesBanco is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions.
WesBanco principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through
management of its core business activities. WesBanco manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity,
and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its assets and liabilities. WesBanco’s
existing interest rate derivatives result from a service provided to certain qualifying customers and, therefore, are
not used to manage interest rate risk in WesBanco’s assets or liabilities. WesBanco manages a matched book
with respect to its derivative instruments in order to minimize its net risk exposure resulting from such
transactions. A matched book is when the Bank’s assets and liabilities are equally distributed but also have
similar maturities.

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In addition, commitments to fund certain mortgage loans (interest rate lock commitments) and forward
commitments for the future delivery of mortgage loans to third party investors are considered derivatives.
WesBanco enters into such contracts in order to control interest rate risk during the period between the interest
rate lock commitments and loan funding. The notional amount of the interest rate lock commitments and forward
commitments was $19.5 million and $14.5 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The loss related
to the fair value was $44 thousand and $20 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015,
respectively.

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments on the Balance Sheet

All derivatives are carried on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. Derivative assets are classified in
the consolidated balance sheet under other assets, and derivative liabilities are classified in the consolidated
balance sheet under other liabilities. Changes in fair value are recognized in earnings.

The table below presents the fair value of WesBanco’s derivative financial instruments as well as their

classification on the Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

(in thousands)

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Asset
Derivatives

Liability
Derivatives

Asset
Derivatives

Liability
Derivatives

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments . . . . . . .

$5,596

$5,596

$5,199

$5,199

$1,893

$1,893

$1,991

$1,991

Non-designated Hedges

None of WesBanco’s derivatives are designated in qualifying hedging relationships under FASB ASC 815.
Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and result from a service WesBanco provides to certain
customers. WesBanco executes interest rate swaps with commercial banking customers to facilitate their
respective risk management strategies. Those interest rate swaps are simultaneously hedged by offsetting interest
rate swaps that WesBanco executes with a third party, such that WesBanco minimizes its net risk exposure
resulting from such transactions. As the interest rate swaps associated with this program do not meet the strict
hedge accounting requirements of FASB ASC 815, changes in the fair value of both the customer swaps and the
offsetting third-party swaps are recognized directly in earnings. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, WesBanco
had 24 and 12 interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $206.9 and $69.6 million, respectively,
related to this program. During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, WesBanco recognized a net
gain of $0.5 million and $3 thousand and a net loss of $0.2 million, respectively, related to the changes in fair
value of these swaps. Additionally, WesBanco recognized $2.5 million, $0.2 million and $0.6 million income for
the related swap fees for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.

Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Income Statement

The table below presents the change in the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments
reflected within the other non-interest income line item of the consolidated income statement for the years ended
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

(in thousands)

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Interest Rate Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For the Years Ended
December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$495

$495

$3

$3

$(162)

$(162)

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Credit-risk-related Contingent Features

WesBanco has agreements with its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if WesBanco
defaults on any of its indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been
accelerated by the lender, then WesBanco could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations.

WesBanco also has agreements with certain of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if
WesBanco fails to maintain its status as either a well or adequately capitalized institution, then the counterparty
could terminate the derivative positions and WesBanco would be required to settle its obligations under the
agreements.

WesBanco has minimum collateral posting thresholds with certain of its derivative counterparties and has
posted collateral with a market value of $7.2 million as of December 31, 2016. If WesBanco had breached any of
these provisions at December 31, 2016, it could have been required to settle its obligations under the agreements
at the termination value and would have been required to pay any additional amounts due in excess of amounts
previously posted as collateral with the respective counterparty.

NOTE 13. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Defined Benefit Pension Plan—The WesBanco, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan (“the Plan”) established
on January 1, 1985, is a non-contributory, defined benefit pension plan. The Plan covers all employees of
WesBanco and its subsidiaries who were hired on or before August 1, 2007 who satisfy minimum age and length
of service requirements. Benefits of the Plan are generally based on years of service and the employee’s
compensation during the last five years of employment. Contributions are intended to provide not only for
benefits attributed to service to date, but also for those expected to be earned in the future. WesBanco uses a
December 31 measurement date for the Plan.

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The benefit obligations and funded status of the Plan are as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

December 31,

2016

2015

Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$104,775

$ 99,312

Change in projected benefit obligation:

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actuarial (gain) loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$109,400
2,799
5,094
2,569
1,392
(5,796)

$118,261
3,355
4,870
(13,413)
—
(3,673)

Projected benefit obligation at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$115,458

$109,400

Change in fair value of plan assets:

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actual return on plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employer contribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$113,292
7,125
5,750
1,226
(5,796)

$110,037
(572)
7,500
—
(3,673)

Fair value of plan assets at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$121,597

$113,292

Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position:

Funded status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net amounts recognized as receivable pension costs in the consolidated balance
sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:

Unrecognized prior service cost
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unrecognized net loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

$

$

6,139

6,139

130
27,857

$

$

$

3,892

3,892

156
27,549

Net amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (before

tax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 27,987

$ 27,705

Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations:

Discount rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rate of compensation increase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected long-term return on assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.46%
3.74%
6.30%

4.74%
3.82%
6.79%

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The components of and weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit costs are as

follows:

(dollars in thousands)

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

For the years ended
December 31,

2016

2015

2014

Service cost—benefits earned during year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected return on plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of prior service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of net loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 2,799
5,094
(7,719)
26
3,020

$ 3,355
4,870
(7,735)
26
3,179

$ 2,909
4,745
(7,229)
45
1,471

Net periodic pension cost

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 3,220

$ 3,695

$ 1,941

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other

comprehensive income:

Net (gain) loss for period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of prior service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of net loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 3,329
(26)
(3,020)

$(5,106) $24,934
(45)
(1,471)

(26)
(3,179)

Total recognized in other comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

283

$(8,311) $23,418

Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and other comprehensive income . . . $ 3,503

$(4,616) $25,359

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost:
Discount rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rate of compensation increase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected long-term return on assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.74% 4.33%
3.82% 3.77%
6.79% 7.00%

5.17%
3.97%
7.25%

On December 31, 2016, WesBanco changed the method used to estimate the service and interest
components of net periodic benefit cost for pension benefits. This change compared to the previous method will
result in a decrease in the service and interest components for pension cost. Historically, WesBanco estimated
these service and interest cost components utilizing a single weighted-average discount rate derived from the
yield curve used to measure the benefit obligation at the beginning of the period. WesBanco has elected to utilize
a full yield curve approach in the estimation of these components by applying the specific spot rates along the
yield curve used in the determination of the benefit obligation to the relevant projected cash flows. The change
has been made to provide a more precise measurement of service and interest costs by improving the correlation
between projected benefit cash flows to the corresponding spot yield curve rates. This change does not affect the
measurement of the plan’s total benefit obligations as the change in the service and interest costs is completely
offset in the actuarial (gain) loss reported. Based on current economic conditions, we estimate the service cost
and interest cost for the plan will be reduced by approximately $1.0 million in 2017 as a result of this change.
WesBanco will account for this change as a change in accounting estimate that is inseparable from a change in
accounting principle and accordingly will account for it prospectively.

The estimated net loss and prior service credit for the Plan that will be amortized from accumulated other
comprehensive income into the net periodic pension cost over the next fiscal year are $3.1 million and
$26 thousand, respectively. Unrecognized prior service cost and unrecognized net losses are amortized on a
straight-line basis. All unrecognized net losses are being amortized over the average remaining service period of
approximately 9 years.

The expected long-term rate of return for the Plan’s total assets is based on the expected return of each of

the Plan asset categories, weighted based on the median of the target allocation for each class.

Pension Plan Investment Policy and Strategy—The investment policy as established by the Retirement
to be followed by the Trustee, which is WesBanco’s Trust and Investment Services

Plans Committee,

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department, is to invest assets based on the target allocations shown in the table below. Assets are reallocated
periodically by the Trustee based on the ranges set forth by the Retirement Plans Committee to meet the target
allocations. The investment policy is also subject to review periodically to determine if the policy should be
changed. Plan assets are to be invested with the principal objective of maximizing long-term total return without
exposing Plan assets to undue risk, taking into account the Plan’s funding needs and benefit obligations. Assets
are to be invested in a balanced portfolio composed primarily of equities, fixed income and cash or cash
equivalent money market investments.

A maximum of 5% may be invested in any one stock. Foreign stocks may be included, either through direct
investment or by the purchase of mutual funds which invest in foreign stock. WesBanco common stock can
represent up to 5% of the total market value. Corporate bonds selected for purchase must be rated Baa1 by
Moody’s or BBB+ by Standard and Poor’s or higher. No more than 5% shall be invested in bonds or notes issued
by the same corporation with a maximum term of twenty years. There is no limit on the holdings of U.S.
Treasury or Federal Agency Securities. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Plan’s equity securities included
55,300 shares of WesBanco common stock with a fair market value of $2.4 million and $1.7 million,
respectively.

The following table sets forth the Plan’s weighted-average asset allocations by asset category:

Target
Allocation
for 2016

December 31,

2016

2015

Asset Category:
Equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Debt securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

55-75% 62% 61%
25-55% 35% 34%
0-5% 3% 5%

Total

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100% 100%

The fair values of WesBanco’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2016 and 2015, by asset category are as

follows:

December 31, 2016
Fair Value Measurements Using:

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

(in thousands)

Defined benefit pension plan assets:

Registered investment companies . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate debt securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Municipal obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential mortgage-backed securities and
collateralized mortgage obligations of
government agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assets at Fair
Value

$ 21,935
60,144
18,110
2,998

$21,935
60,144
—
—

17,176

—

Total defined benefit pension plan assets (1) . . . . . . . .

$120,363

$82,079

$ —
—
18,110
2,998

17,176

$38,284

$—
—
—
—

—

$—

(1) The defined benefit pension plan statement of net assets also includes cash, accrued interest and dividends,

and due to/from brokers resulting in net assets available for benefits of $121.6 million.

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December 31, 2015
Fair Value Measurements Using:

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

(in thousands)

Defined benefit pension plan assets:

Registered investment companies . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate debt securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Municipal obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential mortgage-backed securities and
collateralized mortgage obligations of
government agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assets at Fair
Value

$ 23,741
56,098
16,802
3,034

$23,741
56,098
—
—

15,386

—

Total defined benefit pension plan assets (1) . . . . . . . .

$115,061

$79,839

$ —
—
16,802
3,034

15,386

$35,222

$—
—
—
—

—

$—

(1) The defined benefit pension plan statement of net assets also includes cash, accrued interest and dividends,

and due to/from brokers resulting in net assets available for benefits of $113.3 million.

Registered investment companies and equity securities: Valued at the closing price reported on the active

market on which the individual securities are traded.

Corporate debt securities, municipal obligations, and U.S. government agency securities: Valued at fair
value based on models that consider criteria such as dealer quotes, available trade data, issuer creditworthiness,
market movements, sector news, and bond and swap yield curves.

Cash Flows—WesBanco has no required minimum contribution to the Plan for 2017 and as of December 31,
2016; however, WesBanco expects to make a voluntary contribution of $5.0 million in 2017. WesBanco
contributed $5.8 million, $7.5 million and $7.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014,
respectively.

The following table presents estimated benefits to be paid in each of the next five years and in the aggregate

for the five years thereafter (in thousands):

Year

2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022 to 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Amount

$ 3,903
4,150
4,409
4,748
5,212
31,684

On September 9, 2016, WesBanco assumed YCB’s obligation for a predecessor bank’s participation in the
Pentegra Defined Benefit Plan for Financial Institutions (“Pentegra Plan”). The participating employer plan has
been frozen to new participants since 2002. WesBanco is in the process of spinning off the assets from the
Pentegra Plan, contributing approximately $3.3 million to satisfy the estimated final costs to do so. This
estimated spin off will have no impact on earnings as the liability was included in YCB’s balance sheet as of the
acquisition date. The distributed assets from the Pentegra Plan will be transferred to a plan providing
substantially the same benefits to the participants.

WesBanco also assumed YCB’s single employer pension plan that was amended in 1997 such that there
could be no new participants or increases to existing participants. This plan was merged into the WesBanco
Defined Benefit Pension Plan as of December 31, 2016, with plan assets of $1.2 million and projected benefit
obligations of $1.4 million.

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Employee Stock Ownership and 401(k) Plan (“KSOP”)—WesBanco sponsors a KSOP plan consisting of
a non-contributory leveraged ESOP and a contributory 401(k) profit sharing plan covering substantially all of its
employees. Under the provisions of the 401(k) plan, WesBanco matches a portion of eligible employee
contributions based on rates established and approved by the Board of Directors. For each of the past three years,
WesBanco matched 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2% of eligible employee contributions. No ESOP
contribution has been made for any of the past three years.

As of December 31, 2016, the KSOP held 508,066 shares of WesBanco common stock of which all shares
were allocated to specific employee accounts. Dividends on shares are either distributed to employee accounts or
paid in cash to the participant. Total expense for the KSOP was $2.8 million, $2.5 million, and $2.2 million in
2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. WesBanco had 445,978 and 484,430 shares registered on Form S-8 remaining
for future issuance under the KSOP plan at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Incentive Bonus, Option and Restricted Stock Plan—The Incentive Bonus, Option and Restricted Stock
Plan (the “Incentive Plan”), is a non-qualified plan that includes the following components: an Annual Bonus, a
Long-Term Incentive, including a Total Shareholder Return Plan, a Stock Option component, and a Restricted
Stock component. The components allow for payments of cash, a mixture of cash and stock, granting of stock
options, or granting of restricted stock, depending upon the component of the Incentive Plan in which the award
is earned through the attainment of certain performance goals or on a time-based vesting requirement.
Performance goals or service vesting requirements are established by WesBanco’s Compensation Committee.
WesBanco had 117,266 and 288,541 shares, registered on Form S-8, remaining for future issuance under equity
compensation plans at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Annual Bonus

Compensation expense for the Annual Bonus was $1.6 million, $1.3 million and $1.5 million for 2016,

2015, and 2014, respectively. There was no Long-Term Incentive Bonus granted for any of these periods.

Total Shareholder Return Plan

On November 18, 2015, WesBanco’s Compensation Committee adopted Administrative Rules for a Total
Shareholder Return Plan (“TSRP”). The TSRP measures the TSR on WesBanco common stock over a three-year
measurement period relative to the return of an established peer group of publicly traded companies over the
same performance period. The award is determined at the end of the three-year period if the TSR of WesBanco
common stock is equal to or greater than the 50th percentile of the TSR of the peer group. The number of shares
to be earned by the participant shall be 200% of the grant-date award if the TSR of WesBanco common stock is
equal to or greater than the 75th percentile of the TSR of the peer group. Upon achieving the market-based metric,
shares determined to be earned by the participant become service-based and vest
in three equal annual
installments. No TSRP shares were granted in 2016. In late 2015, WesBanco granted 12,000 TSRP shares for the
performance period beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2018 to certain executive officers.

Stock Options

On May 25, 2016, WesBanco granted 96,600 stock options to selected participants, including certain named
executive officers at an exercise price of $32.37 per share. The options granted in 2016 are service-based and
vest in two equal installments on December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017, and expire seven years from the
date of grant.

Compensation expense for the stock option component of the Incentive Plan was $0.5 million, $0.5 million
and $0.4 million for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. At December 31, 2016, the total unrecognized
compensation expense related to non-vested stock option grants totaled $0.2 million with an expense recognition
period of one year remaining. The maximum term of options granted under WesBanco’s stock option plan is ten
years from the original grant date; however, options granted in 2016 had a term of seven years.

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The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $1.2 million and $0.6 million for the years ended
December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The cash received and related tax benefit realized from stock options
exercised was $2.5 million and $0.4 million in 2016 and was $1.4 million and $0.2 million in 2015. Shares issued
in connection with options exercised are issued from treasury shares acquired under WesBanco’s share
repurchase plans or from issuance of authorized but unissued shares, subject to prior SEC registration.

The fair value of stock options granted is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-
pricing model. This model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, changes to which can materially
affect the fair value estimate. Additionally, there may be other factors that might otherwise have a significant
effect on the value of stock options granted that are not considered by the model.

The following table sets forth the significant assumptions used in calculating the fair value of the grants:

For the years ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

Weighted-average life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Risk-free interest rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividend yield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Volatility factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fair value of the grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

5.1 years

4.9 years

4.8 years

1.43%
2.97%
23.92%
5.09

$

1.54%
2.91%
26.27%
5.57

$

1.37%
3.06%
28.82%
5.41

The weighted-average life assumption is an estimate of the length of time that an employee might hold an
option before option exercise, option expiration or employment
termination. The weighted-average life
assumption was developed using historical experience. WesBanco used a weighted historical volatility of its
common stock price over the weighted average life prior to each issuance as the volatility factor assumption,
adjusted for abnormal volatility during certain periods, and current and future dividend payment expectations for
the dividend assumption.

The following table shows the activity for the Stock Option component of the Incentive Plan:

For the year ended
December 31, 2016

Outstanding at beginning of the year
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Granted during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exercised during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forfeited or expired during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number
of Options

287,500
96,600
(101,190)
(6,788)

Outstanding at end of the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

276,122

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Per Share

$27.02
32.37
24.58
30.09

$29.71

Exercisable at year end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

228,272

$29.15

The aggregate intrinsic value of the outstanding shares and the shares exercisable at year-end was

$3.7 million and $3.2 million, respectively.

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The following table shows the average remaining life of the stock options at December 31, 2016:

Year Issued

Exercisable
at
Year End

Exercise
Price Range Per
Share

Options
Outstanding

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

Weighted Avg.
Remaining
Contractual
Life in Years

2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

3,234
6,250
12,000
30,750
49,550
78,638
47,850

19.27
19.76
20.02
25.00
28.79
31.58
32.37

3,234
6,250
12,000
30,750
49,550
78,638
95,700

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

228,272

$19.27 to $32.37

276,122

$19.27
19.76
20.02
25.00
28.79
31.58
32.37

$29.71

0.38
1.38
2.37
3.37
4.39
5.42
6.40

5.06

Restricted Stock

During 2016, WesBanco granted 76,400 shares of restricted stock to certain officers. The restricted shares
are service-based and cliff vest 36 months from the date of grant. The weighted average fair value of the
restricted stock granted was $32.45 per share. Compensation expense relating to all restricted stock was
$1.4 million, $1.2 million, and $1.0 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. At December 31, 2016, the
total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock grants totaled $2.7 million with a
weighted average expense recognition period of 1.7 years remaining. The restricted stock grant provides the
recipient with voting rights from the date of issuance. Dividends paid on the restricted shares during the
restriction period are converted into additional shares of restricted stock on the date the cash dividend would
have otherwise been paid, but do not vest until the related grant of the restricted shares complete their vesting.
The Compensation Committee has discretion to elect to pay such dividends to participants.

The following table shows the activity for the Restricted Stock component of the Incentive Plan:

For the year ended December 31, 2016

Non-vested at January 1, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Granted during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vested during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forfeited or expired during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividend reinvestment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Restricted
Stock

143,456
76,400
(52,485)
(1,725)
4,836

Non-vested at end of the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

170,482

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Per Share

$28.92
32.45
26.35
30.92
33.43

$31.40

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NOTE 14. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

Other operating expenses consist of miscellaneous taxes, consulting fees, ATM expenses, postage, supplies,
legal fees, communications, other real estate owned and foreclosure expenses, and other expenses. Other
operating expenses are presented below:

(in thousands)

Franchise and other miscellaneous taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consulting, regulatory and advisory fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ATM and electronic banking interchange expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Postage and courier expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Legal fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other real estate owned and foreclosure expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For the years ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$ 6,825
6,270
4,297
3,306
2,919
2,406
1,800
1,210
11,967

$ 5,924
4,959
4,463
3,720
2,841
2,418
1,537
546
12,479

$ 6,748
4,405
4,222
3,373
2,425
2,531
1,555
1,101
10,836

Total other operating expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$41,000

$38,887

$37,196

NOTE 15. INCOME TAXES

Reconciliation from the federal statutory income tax rate to the effective tax rate is as follows:

Federal statutory tax rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net tax-exempt interest income on securities of state and political subdivisions . .
State income taxes, net of federal tax effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bank-owned life insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General business credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All other—net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For the years ended
December 31,

2016

2015

2014

35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
(7.0%)
(6.4%)
(6.8%)
1.4% 1.6%
1.4%
(1.2%)
(1.7%)
(1.6%)
(2.1%)
(3.1%)
(2.1%)
0.3% (0.1%)
0.1%

Effective tax rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26.4% 26.0% 25.3%

The provision for income taxes applicable to income before taxes consists of the following:

(in thousands)

Current:

For the years ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$18,053
2,159

$15,661
2,089

$13,346
1,684

Deferred:

Federal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10,519
305

10,047
618

8,337
353

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$31,036

$28,415

$23,720

The following income tax amounts were recorded in shareholders’ equity as elements of other

comprehensive income:

(in thousands)

For the years ended
December 31,

2016

2015

2014

Securities and defined benefit pension plan unrecognized items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$(3,480) $(1,202) $(3,538)

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Deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following:

(in thousands)

Deferred tax assets:

December 31,

2016

2015

2014

Allowance for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compensation and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security gains and losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase accounting adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Partnership adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-accrual interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax credit carryforwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal net operating loss carryforwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fair value adjustments on securities available-for-sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$16,198
5,444
2,854
—
—
2,392
12,744
12,020
5,394
5,194

$15,246
6,114
2,964
1,275
1,921
2,254
13,580
—
1,979
2,264

$16,386
8,764
2,817
1,497
1,158
2,129
10,163
597
—
2,169

Gross deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62,240

47,597

45,680

Deferred tax liabilities:

Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accretion on securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fair value adjustments on securities available-for-sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase accounting adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Partnership adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3,448)
(421)
—
(149)
(1,128)
(2,519)

(1,530)
(2)

—
—
—
(1,511)

(1,900)
(295)
(2,297)
—
—
(1,728)

Gross deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(7,665)

(3,043)

(6,220)

Net deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$54,575

$44,554

$39,460

WesBanco has a $0.1 million valuation allowance on certain capital loss carryforwards. However, no
valuation allowance was established for the remaining deferred tax assets since management believes that
deferred tax assets are likely to be realized through a carry-back to taxable income in prior years, future reversals
of existing taxable temporary differences and future taxable income.

Under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, WesBanco has approximately $3.0 million of general
business credit carryforwards which expire between 2031 and 2033. WesBanco also has $9.8 million of
alternative minimum tax credits that may be carried forward indefinitely. As a results of the acquisition of YCB,
WesBanco has federal net operating loss carryforwards of $31.0 million, which expire between 2030 and 2036;
and Indiana net operating loss carryforwards of $27.9 million, which expire between 2027 and 2035.

As a result of the acquisition of YCB in 2016, and the previous acquisitions of ESB, Fidelity, Western Ohio
Financial Corporation, Winton Financial Corporation and Oak Hill Financial, Inc., retained earnings at
December 31, 2016 and 2015 includes $45.9 million and $32.9 million, respectively, of qualifying and
non-qualifying tax bad debt reserves existing as of December 31, 1987, upon which no provision for income
taxes has been recorded. The related amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability is $17.1 million and
$12.0 million for 2016 and 2015, respectively. If this portion of retained earnings is used in the future for any
purpose other than to absorb bad debts, it will be added to future taxable income.

Federal and state income taxes applicable to securities transactions totaled $0.9 million, $0.3 million, and

$0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, WesBanco had approximately $0.4 million and $0.3 million, respectively,
of unrecognized tax benefits and interest. As of December 31, 2016, $0.4 million of these tax benefits would

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affect the effective tax rate if recognized. At December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, accrued interest related
to uncertain tax positions was $22 thousand and $15 thousand, respectively, net of the related federal tax benefit.
WesBanco provides for interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as part of its provision for federal
and state income taxes.

WesBanco is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as to tax in various state income tax jurisdictions.

WesBanco, ESB and YCB are no longer subject to any income tax examinations for years prior to 2013.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest and

the federal income tax benefit of unrecognized state tax benefits) is as follows:

(in thousands)

For the years ended
December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$326
Balance at beginning of year
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
110
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reductions for tax positions of prior years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . —
Reductions due to the statute of limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . —
Settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . —

$ 701 $ 673
155
104
(100) —
(379)
—

(127)
—

Balance at end of year

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$436

$ 326 $ 701

NOTE 16. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Fair value estimates are based on quoted market prices, if available, quoted market prices of similar assets
or liabilities, or the present value of expected future cash flows and other valuation techniques. These valuations
are significantly affected by discount rates, cash flow assumptions, and risk assumptions used. Therefore, fair
value estimates may not be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and are not intended to reflect
the proceeds that may be realizable in an immediate settlement of the instruments.

Fair value is determined at one point in time and is not representative of future value. These amounts do not
reflect the total value of a going concern organization. Management does not have the intention to dispose of a
significant portion of its assets and liabilities and therefore, the unrealized gains or losses should not be
interpreted as a forecast of future earnings and cash flows.

The following is a discussion of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and

valuation techniques applied:

Investment securities: The fair value of investment securities which are measured on a recurring basis are
determined primarily by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges or matrix pricing,
which is a mathematical
technique used widely in the industry to value debt securities without relying
exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to
other similar securities. These securities are classified within level 1 or 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Certain
equity securities that are lightly traded in over-the-counter markets are classified as level 2 in the fair value
hierarchy, as quoted market prices may not be available on the fair value measurement date. Positions that are not
traded in active markets for which valuations are generated using assumptions not observable in the market or
management’s best estimate are classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. This includes certain specific
municipal debt issues for which the credit quality and discount rate must be estimated.

Derivatives: WesBanco enters into interest rate swap agreements with qualifying commercial customers to
meet their financing, interest rate and other risk management needs. These agreements provide the customer the
ability to convert from variable to fixed interest rates. The credit risk associated with derivatives executed with

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customers is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans and is subject to normal credit policies and
monitoring. Those interest rate swaps are simultaneously hedged by offsetting interest rate swaps that WesBanco
executes with derivative counterparties in order to offset its exposure on the fixed components of the customer
interest rate swap agreements. The interest rate swap agreement with the loan customer and with the counterparty
is reported at fair value in other assets and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet with any resulting
gain or loss recorded in current period earnings as other income and other expense.

WesBanco determines the fair value for derivatives using widely accepted valuation techniques including
discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects contractual
terms of the derivative, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market based inputs, including
interest rate curves and implied volatilities. WesBanco incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately
reflect both its own non-performance risk and the respective counterparty’s non-performance risk in the fair
value measurements.

We may be required from time to time to measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a
nonrecurring basis in accordance with GAAP. These adjustments to fair value usually result from the application
of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets and liabilities.

Impaired loans: Impaired loans are carried at the lower of cost or the fair value of the collateral for
collateral-dependent loans. Collateral may be in the form of real estate or business assets including equipment,
inventory and accounts receivable. The use of independent appraisals, discounted cash flow models and
management’s best judgment are significant inputs in arriving at the fair value measure of the underlying
collateral and impaired loans are therefore classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Other real estate owned and repossessed assets: Other real estate owned and repossessed assets are carried
at the lower of the investment in the assets or the fair value of the assets less estimated selling costs. The use of
independent appraisals and management’s best judgment are significant inputs in arriving at the fair value
measure of the underlying collateral, and therefore other real estate owned and repossessed assets are classified
within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Loans held for sale: Loans held for sale are carried, in aggregate, at the lower of cost or fair value. The use
of a valuation model using quoted prices of similar instruments are significant inputs in arriving at the fair value
and therefore loans held for sale are classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

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Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent)
practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the
table below are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the
statement of financial position. The following tables set forth WesBanco’s financial assets and liabilities that
were accounted for at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as
of December 31, 2016 and 2015:

(in thousands)

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(level 3)

Investments
Measured
at Net Asset
Value

December 31,
2016

Recurring fair value measurements
Trading securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Securities—available-for-sale

U.S. Government sponsored entities and
agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Residential mortgage-backed securities

and collateralized mortgage
obligations of government
agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Obligations of state and political

subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate debt securities . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7,071

$5,633

$

— $ —

$1,438

54,043

—

54,043

—

1,035,099

—

1,035,099

111,663
35,301
5,070

—
—
2,938

111,663
35,301
2,132

—

—
—
—

—

—

—
—
—

Total securities—available-for-sale . . . . . . . . $1,241,176

$2,938

$1,238,238

$ —

$ —

Other assets—interest rate derivatives

agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

5,596

$ —

$

5,596

$ —

$ —

Total assets recurring fair value

measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,253,843

$8,571

$1,243,834

$ —

$1,438

Other liabilities—interest rate derivatives

agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

5,199

$ —

Total liabilities recurring fair value

measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

5,199

$ —

Nonrecurring fair value measurements
Impaired loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Other real estate owned and repossessed

3,405

$ —

$

$

$

5,199

$ —

$ —

5,199

$ —

$ —

— $ 3,405

$ —

assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loans held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8,346
17,315

—
—

—
17,315

8,346
—

—
—

Total nonrecurring fair value

measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

29,066

$ —

$

17,315

$11,751

$ —

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(in thousands)

December 31, 2015
Fair Value Measurements Using:

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(level 3)

Investments
Measured at
Net Asset
Value

December 31,
2015

Recurring fair value measurements
Trading securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Securities—available-for-sale

U.S. Government sponsored entities

and agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential mortgage-backed securities

and collateralized mortgage
obligations of government
agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Obligations of state and political

subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate debt securities . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6,451

$5,226

$

—

$ —

$1,225

83,505

—

83,505

—

1,176,080

—

1,176,080

80,265
58,593
4,626

—
—
2,735

80,265
58,593
1,891

—

—
—
—

—

—

—
—
—

Total securities—available-for-sale . . . . . . . $1,403,069

$2,735

$1,400,334

$ —

$ —

Other assets—interest rate derivatives

agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

1,893

$ —

$

1,893

$ —

$ —

Total assets recurring fair value

measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,411,413

$7,961

$1,402,227

$ —

$1,225

Other liabilities—interest rate derivatives

agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

1,991

$ —

Total liabilities recurring fair value

measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

1,991

$ —

Nonrecurring fair value measurements
Impaired loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Other real estate owned and repossessed

assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loans held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6,363

$ —

5,825
7,899

—
—

Total nonrecurring fair value

$

$

$

1,991

$ —

$ —

1,991

$ —

$ —

—

$ 6,363

$ —

—
7,899

5,825
—

—
—

measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

20,087

$ —

$

7,899

$12,188

$ —

WesBanco’s policy is to recognize transfers between levels as of the actual date of the event or change in
circumstances that caused the transfer. There were no transfers between levels 1, 2, or 3 for the years ended
December 31, 2016 and 2015.

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The following table presents additional quantitative information about assets measured at fair value on a

nonrecurring basis and for which WesBanco has utilized level 3 inputs to determine fair value:

(in thousands)
December 31, 2016:
Impaired loans . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other real estate owned and

repossessed assets . . . . . . .

December 31, 2015:
Impaired loans . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other real estate owned and

repossessed assets . . . . . . .

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value
Estimate

Valuation
Techniques

Unobservable
Input

Range / Weighted
Average

$3,405

Appraisal of collateral (1)

Appraisal adjustments (2) 0% to (70.0%) / (36.6%)
Liquidation expenses (2) (1.5%) to (8.0%) / (4.6%)

8,346

Appraisal of collateral (1)(3)

$6,363

Appraisal of collateral (1)

Appraisal adjustments (2)
Liquidation expenses (2)

0% to (40.6%) / (25.1%)
(3.0%) to (8.0%) / (6.7%)

5,825

Appraisal of collateral (1)(3)

(1) Fair value is generally determined through independent appraisals of the underlying collateral, which generally

include various level 3 inputs which are not identifiable.

(2) Appraisals may be adjusted by management for qualitative factors such as economic conditions and estimated
liquidation expenses. The range and weighted average of appraisal adjustments and liquidation expenses are
presented as a percent of the appraisal.
Includes estimated liquidation expenses and numerous dissimilar qualitative adjustments by management which
are not identifiable.

(3)

The estimated fair values of WesBanco’s financial instruments are summarized below:

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(level 3)

Investments
Measured
at Net Asset
Value

Carrying
Amount

Fair Value
Estimate

(in thousands)
Financial Assets

Cash and due from banks . . . . . . . $ 128,170 $ 128,170
7,071
Trading securities . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,241,176
Securities available-for-sale . . . . .
1,076,790
Securities held-to-maturity . . . . . .
6,073,558
Net loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17,315
Loans held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other assets—interest rate

7,071
1,241,176
1,067,967
6,205,762
17,315

derivatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued interest receivable . . . . .

5,596
28,299

5,596
28,299

$

$ 128,170
5,633
2,938
—
—
—

1,238,238
1,076,189

— $
—

— $ —
1,438
—
—
—
—
601
—
— 6,073,558
—

—

17,315

—
28,299

5,596
—

Financial Liabilities

Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal Home Loan Bank

borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subordinated debt and junior

subordinated debt . . . . . . . . . . .

Other liabilities—interest rate

derivatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued interest payable . . . . . . .

7,040,879

7,052,501

5,545,057

1,507,444

968,946
199,376

974,430
199,385

—
197,164

974,430
2,221

163,598

134,859

—

134,859

5,199
2,204

5,199
2,204

—
2,204

5,199
—

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—
—

—

—
—

—

—
—

—
—

—

—
—

—

—
—

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(level 1)

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(level 3)

Investments
Measured
at Net Asset
Value

Carrying
Amount

Fair Value
Estimate

86,685 $
6,451

86,685
6,451

$

86,685
5,226

$

— $
—

— $ —
1,225
—

(in thousands)

Financial Assets

Cash and due from

banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

Trading securities . . . . . . . .
Securities

available-for-sale . . . . . . .

1,403,069

1,403,069

2,735

1,400,334

—

Securities

held-to-maturity . . . . . . .
Net loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loans held for sale . . . . . . .
Other assets—interest rate

1,012,930
5,024,132
7,899

1,038,207
4,936,236
7,899

derivatives . . . . . . . . . . .

1,893

1,893

Accrued interest

—
—
—

—

1,037,490

717
— 4,936,236

7,899

1,893

receivable . . . . . . . . . . . .

25,759

25,759

25,759

—

Financial Liabilities

Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal Home Loan Bank

borrowings . . . . . . . . . . .
Other borrowings . . . . . . . .
Junior subordinated debt
. .
Other liabilities—interest

rate derivatives . . . . . . . .
Accrued interest payable . .

6,066,299

6,075,433

4,508,461

1,566,972

1,041,750
81,356
106,196

1,041,752
81,361
79,681

1,991
1,715

1,991
1,715

—
78,682
—

—
1,715

1,041,752
2,679
79,681

1,991
—

—

—
—
—

—

—

—

—
—
—

—
—

—

—

—

—

—
—
—

—
—

The following methods and assumptions were used to measure the fair value of financial instruments

recorded at cost on WesBanco’s consolidated balance sheets:

Cash and due from banks: The carrying amount for cash and due from banks is a reasonable estimate of fair

value.

Securities held-to-maturity: Fair values for securities held-to-maturity are determined in the same manner as

the investment securities which are described above.

Net loans: Fair values for loans are estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology. The discount rates
take into account interest rates currently being offered to customers for loans with similar terms, the credit risk
associated with the loan and other market factors, including liquidity. WesBanco believes the discount rates are
consistent with transactions occurring in the marketplace for both performing and distressed loan types. The
carrying value is net of the allowance for loan losses and other associated premiums and discounts. Due to the
significant judgment involved in evaluating credit quality, loans are classified within level 3 of the fair value
hierarchy.

Accrued interest receivable: The carrying amount of accrued interest receivable approximates its fair value.

Deposits: The carrying amount is considered a reasonable estimate of fair value for demand, savings and
other variable rate deposit accounts. The fair value of fixed maturity certificates of deposit is estimated by a
discounted cash flow method using rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings: The fair value of FHLB borrowings is based on rates currently

available to WesBanco for borrowings with similar terms and remaining maturities.

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Other borrowings: The carrying amount of federal funds purchased and overnight sweep accounts generally
approximate fair value. Other repurchase agreements are based on quoted market prices if available. If market
prices are not available, for certain fixed and adjustable rate repurchase agreements, then quoted market prices of
similar instruments are used.

Subordinated debt and junior subordinated debt: The fair value of subordinated debt is estimated using
discounted cash flow analyses based on the current borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
Due to the pooled nature of junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trusts, which are not
actively traded, estimated fair value is based on recent similar transactions of single-issuer trust preferred securities.

Accrued interest payable: The carrying amount of accrued interest payable approximates its fair value.

Off-balance sheet financial instruments: Off-balance sheet financial instruments consist of commitments to
extend credit, including letters of credit. Fair values for commitments to extend credit are estimated using the
fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements,
the remaining terms of the
agreements and the present credit standing of the counterparties. The estimated fair value of the commitments to
extend credit and letters of credit are insignificant and therefore are not presented in the above tables.

taking into account

NOTE 17. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)

The activity in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the years ended December 31, 2016,

2015 and 2014 is as follows:

(in thousands)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (1)

Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plan

Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Securities
Available-for-Sale

Unrealized Gains
on Securities
Transferred from
Available-for-Sale
to Held-to-Maturity

Total

Balance at December 31, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$(17,539)

$(4,162)

$ 747

$(20,954)

Other comprehensive income/(loss) before

reclassifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2,112)

(4,300)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other

comprehensive income/(loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Period change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,893

(219)

(1,428)

(5,728)

Balance at December 31, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$(17,758)

$(9,890)

Balance at December 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$(22,776)

$ 2,892

Other comprehensive income/(loss) before

reclassifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3,233

(6,677)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other

comprehensive income/(loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Period change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2,004

5,237

Balance at December 31, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$(17,539)

Balance at December 31, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ (7,966)

Other comprehensive (loss)/income before

reclassifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(15,768)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other

comprehensive income/(loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

958

Period change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(14,810)

(377)

(7,054)

$(4,162)

$(6,126)

9,638

(620)

9,018

—

(225)

(225)

$ 522

$1,059

—

(312)

(312)

$ 747

$1,358

—

(299)

(299)

Balance at December 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$(22,776)

$ 2,892

$1,059

(6,412)

240

(6,172)

$(27,126)

$(18,825)

(3,444)

1,315

(2,129)

$(20,954)

$(12,734)

(6,130)

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(6,091)

$(18,825)

(1) All amounts are net of tax. Related income tax expense or benefit is calculated using a combined Federal

and State income tax rate approximating 37%.

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Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Income/(Loss) Components

(in thousands)

Securities available-for-sale (1):

Net securities gains reclassified into

Amounts Reclassified from
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income/
(Loss) For the Years Ended
December 31,

2016

2015

2014

Affected Line Item in the Statement of Net
Income

Net securities gains (Non-interest

earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $(2,251) $ (596) $ (981)

income)

Related income tax expense . . . . . . . . .

823

219

361 Provision for income taxes

Net effect on accumulated other comprehensive

income/(loss) for the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1,428)

(377)

(620)

Securities held-to-maturity (1):

Amortization of unrealized gain transferred

from available-for-sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related income tax expense . . . . . . . . .

(357)
132

(494)
182

Interest and dividends on securities
(Interest and dividend income)

(472)
173 Provision for income taxes

Net effect on accumulated other comprehensive

income/(loss) for the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(225)

(312)

(299)

Defined benefit pension plan (2):

Amortization of net loss and prior service

Employee benefits (Non-interest

costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .

Related income tax benefit

3,046
(1,153)

3,205
(1,201)

1,516
(558) Provision for income taxes

expense)

Net effect on accumulated other comprehensive

income/(loss) for the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,893

2,004

958

Total reclassifications for the period . . . . . . . . . . . $

240 $ 1,315 $

39

(1) For additional detail related to unrealized gains on securities and related amounts reclassified from accumulated

(2)

other comprehensive income/(loss) see Note 4, “Securities.”
Included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 13, “Employee Benefit Plans” for additional
detail.

NOTE 18. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Commitments—In the normal course of business, WesBanco offers off-balance sheet credit arrangements to
enable its customers to meet their financing objectives. Those instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of
credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the financial statements. WesBanco’s exposure to
credit losses in the event of non-performance by the other parties to the financial instruments for commitments to
extend credit and standby letters of credit is limited to the contractual amount of those instruments. WesBanco uses the
same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as for all other lending. 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 drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily
represent future cash requirements. The allowance for credit losses associated with commitments was $0.6 million as
of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and is included in other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by banks to guarantee the performance of a customer to a
third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including
normal business activities, bond financing and similar transactions. Letters of credit are considered guarantees. The
liability associated with letters of credit was $0.2 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015.

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Contingent obligations to purchase loans funded by other entities include affordable housing plan
guarantees, credit card guarantees and mortgages sold into the secondary market with recourse. Affordable
housing plan guarantees are performance guarantees for various building project loans. The guarantee amortizes
as the loan balances decrease. Credit card guarantees are credit card balances not owned by WesBanco, whereby
the Bank guarantees the performance of the cardholder. Certain mortgages sold with recourse obligate WesBanco
to repurchase mortgages sold if the borrower exceeds certain delinquency metrics within the first year.

The following table presents total commitments to extend credit, guarantees and various letters of credit

outstanding:

(in thousands)

December 31,

2016

2015

Lines of credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loans approved but not closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overdraft limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Letters of credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contingent obligations to purchase loans funded by other entities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,418,329
185,254
126,517
32,907
13,036

$1,159,769
234,599
106,252
27,408
18,079

Contingent Liabilities—WesBanco is a party to various legal and administrative proceedings and claims.
While any litigation contains an element of uncertainty, management does not believe that a material loss related
to such proceedings or claims pending or known to be threatened is reasonably possible.

NOTE 19. WESBANCO BANK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

WesBanco Bank Community Development Corporation (“WBCDC”), a consolidated subsidiary of
WesBanco Bank, is a Certified Development Entity (“CDE”) with $60.0 million of New Markets Tax Credits
(“NMTC”) all of which had been invested in WBCDC at December 31, 2016. The NMTC program is
administered by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund of the U.S. Treasury and is aimed at
stimulating economic and community development and job creation in low-income communities. The program
provides federal tax credits to investors who make qualified equity investments (“QEIs”) in a CDE. The CDE is
required to invest the proceeds of each QEI in low-income communities, which are generally defined as those
census tracts with poverty rates greater than 20% and/or median family incomes that are less than or equal to
80% of the area median family income.

The credit provided to the investor totals 39% of each QEI in a CDE and is claimed over a seven-year credit
allowance period. In each of the first three years, the investor receives a credit equal to 5% of the total amount
the investor paid to the CDE for each QEI. For each of the remaining four years, the investor receives a credit
equal to 6% of the total amount the investor paid to the CDE for each QEI. As of December 31, 2016, WesBanco
has received $21.5 million in tax credits over the seven-year credit allowance periods for its $60.0 million
NMTC authority invested in WBCDC. WesBanco is eligible to receive an additional $1.9 million in tax credits as
set forth in the following table with respect to aggregate QEI amounts invested with a remaining seven-year
credit allowance period.

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WesBanco Bank recognized $1.8 million, $1.9 million and $2.3 million in NMTC in its income tax
provision for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. These tax credits are subject to
certain general business tax credit limitations, as well as the alternative minimum tax, and are therefore limited in
deductibility currently due to the applicability of alternative minimum tax on WesBanco’s federal income tax
return. A total of $1.2 million of such NMTC have been carried forward to future tax years.

(in thousands)

Year

Aggregate
QEI
Amount (1)

New Markets Tax Credit

2017

2018

2019

2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 5,000
6,000
5,000

Total

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$16,000

$300
360
300

$960

$— $—
360 —
300
300

$660

$300

(1) The seven-year credit allowance period has expired for $44.0 million in QEI investments in WBCDC.

The NMTC claimed by WesBanco Bank with respect to each QEI remain subject to recapture over each

QEI’s credit allowance period upon the occurrence of any of the following:

•

if less than substantially all (generally defined as 85%) of the QEI proceeds are not used by WBCDC to
make qualified low income community investments;

• WBCDC ceases to be a CDE; or

• WBCDC redeems its QEI investment prior to the end of the current credit allowance periods.

At December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, none of the above recapture events had occurred, nor in the opinion

of management are such events anticipated to occur in the foreseeable future.

The following condensed financial statements summarize the financial position of WBCDC as of

December 31, 2016, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2016:

BALANCE SHEET

(in thousands)

December 31,
2016

Assets
Cash and due from banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$31,303
39,589
968
286

Total Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$72,146

Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shareholder Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

274
71,872

Total Liabilities and Shareholder Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$72,146

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STATEMENT OF INCOME

(in thousands)

Interest income

For the year ended
December 31, 2016

Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,383

Total interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net interest income after provision for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Income before provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,383
32

1,351
(94)
79

1,178
436

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 742

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

For the year ended
December 31, 2016

Operating Activities
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for loan losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net change in other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net change in other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net cash provided by operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Investing Activities
Decrease in loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net cash provided by investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Financing Activities
Qualified equity investment by parent company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net cash provided by financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

742
32
94
757
24

1,649

3,337

3,337

—

—

4,986
26,317

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$31,303

NOTE 20. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

Certain directors and officers (including their affiliates, families and entities in which they are principal
owners) of WesBanco and its subsidiaries are customers of, or suppliers to, those subsidiaries and have had, and
are expected to have, transactions with the subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business. In addition, certain
directors are also directors or officers of corporations that are customers of, or suppliers to, the Bank and have
had, and are expected to have, transactions with the Bank in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of
management, such transactions are consistent with prudent banking practices and are within applicable banking
regulations.
related parties aggregated approximately $18.7 million, $9.6 million and
$4.4 million as of December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. During 2016, $17.5 million in related party
loans were funded and $8.4 million were repaid or no longer related. At December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014,
none of the outstanding related party loans were past due 90 days or more, on non-accrual, or considered to be a
TDR.

Indebtedness of

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NOTE 21. REGULATORY MATTERS

The Federal Reserve Bank is the primary regulator for the parent company, WesBanco. WesBanco Bank is a
state non-member bank jointly regulated by the FDIC and the West Virginia Department of Banking. WesBanco
is a legal entity separate and distinct from its subsidiaries and is dependent upon dividends from its subsidiary
bank, WesBanco Bank, to provide funds for the payment of dividends to shareholders, fund its current stock
repurchase plan and to provide for other cash requirements. The payment of dividends by WesBanco Bank to
WesBanco is subject to state and federal banking regulations. Under applicable law, bank regulatory agency
approval is required if the total of all dividends declared by a bank in any calendar year exceeds the available
retained earnings or exceeds the aggregate of the bank’s net profits (as defined by regulatory agencies) for that
year and its retained net profits for the preceding two years. As of December 31, 2016, under FDIC regulations,
WesBanco could receive, without prior regulatory approval, a dividend of up to $42.2 million from WesBanco
Bank.

WesBanco and WesBanco Bank are also required to maintain non-interest bearing reserve balances with the
Federal Reserve Bank. The average required reserve balance was $2.0 million and $5.0 million during 2016 and
2015, respectively.

Additionally, WesBanco and WesBanco Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements (risk-
based capital ratios) administered by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements
can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by the regulators that, if undertaken,
could have a material adverse effect on WesBanco’s financial results.

All bank holding companies and banking subsidiaries are required to have common equity Tier 1 (“CET1”)
of at least 4.5%, core capital (“Tier 1”) of at least 6% of risk-weighted assets, total capital of at least 8% of risk-
weighted assets, and a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4%. Tier 1 capital consists principally of shareholders’
equity; excluding items recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income,
less goodwill and other
intangibles. Total capital consists of Tier 1 capital plus the allowance for loan losses subject to limitation. The
regulations also define “well-capitalized” levels of CET1, Tier 1 risk-based capital, total risk-based capital, and
Tier 1 leverage capital as 6.5%, 8%, 10%, and 5%, respectively. WesBanco and WesBanco Bank were
categorized as “well-capitalized” under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act at
December 31, 2016 and 2015. There are no conditions or events since December 31, 2016 that management
believes have changed WesBanco’s “well-capitalized” category.

The Basel III capital standards effective January 1, 2015 with a phase-in period ending January 1, 2019,
establishes the minimum capital levels required under the Dodd-Frank Act, permanently grandfathers trust
preferred securities as tier 1 capital issued before May 19, 2010 for bank holding companies under $15 billion,
and increases the capital required for certain categories of assets.

WesBanco currently has $137.6 million in junior subordinated debt in its Consolidated Balance Sheets
presented as a separate category of long-term debt. For regulatory purposes, trust preferred securities totaling
$138.0 million, issued by unconsolidated trust subsidiaries of WesBanco underlying such junior subordinated
debt, are included in Tier 1 capital in accordance with current regulatory reporting requirements.

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The following table summarizes risk-based capital amounts and ratios for WesBanco and the Bank:

(dollars in thousands)

WesBanco, Inc.

Minimum
Value (1)

Well

Capitalized (2) Amount

Ratio

Minimum
Amount (1) Amount

Ratio

Minimum
Amount (1)

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Tier 1 leverage . . . . . . . . . .
Common equity Tier 1 . . . .
Tier 1 capital to risk-

4.00%
4.50%

5.00% $901,873
6.50% 773,306 11.28% 308,462

9.81%$367,843 $751,748

9.38% $320,575
656,911 11.66% 253,418

weighted assets . . . . . . . .

6.00%

8.00% 901,873 13.16% 411,283

751,748 13.35% 337,891

Total capital to risk-

weighted assets . . . . . . . .

8.00%

10.00% 971,762 14.18% 548,378

794,643 14.11% 450,521

WesBanco Bank, Inc.

Tier 1 leverage . . . . . . . . . .
Common equity Tier 1 . . . .
Tier 1 capital to risk-

4.00%
4.50%

5.00% $827,173
6.50% 827,173 12.10% 307,728

9.02%$366,903 $701,384

8.77% $320,020
701,384 12.49% 252,793

weighted assets . . . . . . . .

6.00%

8.00% 827,173 12.10% 410,305

701,384 12.49% 337,057

Total capital to risk-

weighted assets . . . . . . . .

8.00%

10.00% 896,598 13.11% 547,073

743,923 13.24% 449,409

(1) Minimum requirements to remain adequately capitalized.
(2) Well capitalized under prompt corrective action regulations.

NOTE 22. CONDENSED PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Presented below are the Condensed Balance Sheets, Statements of Income and Statements of Cash Flows for

the parent company:

BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

December 31,

2016

2015

ASSETS
Cash and short-term investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investment in subsidiaries—Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investment in subsidiaries—Nonbank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

47,035
1,404,565
8,228
2,133
28,602

$

33,172
1,175,005
5,604
1,891
21,817

Total Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,490,563

$1,237,489

LIABILITIES
Junior subordinated debt owed to unconsolidated subsidiary trusts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividends payable and other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 137,559
11,596

$ 106,196
9,161

Total Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

149,155
1,341,408

115,357
1,122,132

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$1,490,563

$1,237,489

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STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands)

Dividends from subsidiaries—Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividends from subsidiaries—Nonbank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income from securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net securities gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income before income tax benefit and undistributed net income of subsidiaries . .
Income tax benefit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income before undistributed net income of subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NET INCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For the years ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$85,000
800
75
—
147
86,022
4,136
5,628
9,764
76,258
(3,149)
79,407
7,228
$86,635

$60,000
500
75
—
104
60,679
3,315
5,547
8,862
51,817
(2,971)
54,788
25,974
$80,762

$59,500
1,200
128
745
416
61,989
3,199
3,940
7,139
54,850
(2,006)
56,856
13,118
$69,974

The details of other comprehensive income and accumulated other comprehensive income are included in

the consolidated financial statements.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating

activities:

For the years ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$ 86,635

$ 80,762

$ 69,974

Equity in undistributed net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain on securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decrease in other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other—net
Net cash provided by operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceed from sales—securities available-for-sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquisitions and additional capitalization of subsidiaries, net of cash (paid)

acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of junior subordinated debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repayment of other borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Issuance of common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repurchase of common stock warrant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treasury shares (purchased) sold—net
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividends paid to common and preferred shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash used in financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and short-term investments at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and short-term investments at end of year

(7,228)
—
14,679
2,094
96,180

(25,974)
—
199
1,657
56,644

(13,118)
(745)
1,908
1,968
59,987

—

210

1,990

(43,199)
(43,199)

1,465
1,675

—
1,990

—
—
1,713
—
(3,026)
(37,805)
(39,118)
13,863
33,172
$ 47,035

(36,083)
(13,000)
—
(2,247)
(2,542)
(33,007)
(86,879)
(28,560)
61,732
$ 33,172

—
—
—
—
1,918
(25,136)
(23,218)
38,759
22,973
$ 61,732

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NOTE 23. BUSINESS SEGMENTS

WesBanco operates two reportable segments: (i) Community Banking and (ii) Trust and Investment
Services. WesBanco’s community banking segment offers services traditionally offered by full-service
commercial banks, including commercial demand, individual demand and time deposit accounts, as well as
commercial, mortgage and individual installment loans, and certain non-traditional offerings, such as insurance
and securities brokerage services. The trust and investment services segment offers trust services as well as
various alternative investment products including mutual funds. The market value of assets of the trust and
investment services segment was approximately $3.7 billion, $3.6 billion and $3.8 billion at December 31, 2016,
2015, and 2014, respectively. These assets are held by WesBanco, in fiduciary or agency capacities for their
customers and therefore are not included as assets on WesBanco’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Condensed financial information by business segment is presented below:

(in thousands)

Community
Banking

Trust and
Investment
Services

Consolidated

For the year ended December 31, 2016:
Interest and dividend income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for credit losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net interest income after provision for credit losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Income before provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$286,097
32,767

$ —
—

$286,097
32,767

253,330
8,478

244,852
59,869
196,784

107,937
27,142

—
—

—
21,630
11,896

9,734
3,894

253,330
8,478

244,852
81,499
208,680

117,671
31,036

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 80,795

$ 5,840

$ 86,635

For the year ended December 31, 2015:
Interest and dividend income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for credit losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net interest income after provision for credit losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Income before provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$261,712
24,725

$ —
—

$261,712
24,725

236,987
8,353

228,634
52,566
181,821

99,379
24,496

—
—

—
21,900
12,102

9,798
3,919

236,987
8,353

228,634
74,466
193,923

109,177
28,415

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 74,883

$ 5,879

$ 80,762

For the year ended December 31, 2014:
Interest and dividend income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for credit losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net interest income after provision for credit losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Income before provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$215,991
22,763

$ —
—

$215,991
22,763

193,228
6,405

186,823
47,435
149,429

84,829
20,174

—
—

—
21,069
12,204

8,865
3,546

193,228
6,405

186,823
68,504
161,633

93,694
23,720

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 64,655

$ 5,319

$ 69,974

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Total non-fiduciary assets of the trust and investment services segment were $4.3 million, $3.3 million, and
$4.0 million at December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. All other assets, including goodwill and other
intangible assets, were allocated to the Community Banking segment.

NOTE 24. CONDENSED QUARTERLY STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

The following tables set forth unaudited consolidated selected quarterly statements of income for the years

ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.

2016 Quarter ended

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

March 31,

June 30,

September 30, December 31,

Interest and dividend income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$67,601
7,759

$67,585
7,811

Net interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for credit losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

59,842
2,324

59,774
1,811

Net interest income after provision for credit

losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net securities gains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Income before provision for income taxes . . . . . . .
Provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

57,518
18,282
1,111
45,343

31,568
8,694

57,963
19,006
585
47,360

30,194
8,085

$70,092
8,066

62,026
2,214

59,812
20,419
598
57,601

23,228
5,793

$80,819
9,131

71,688
2,128

69,560
21,357
63
58,298

32,682
8,464

Annual
Total

$286,097
32,767

253,330
8,478

244,852
79,142
2,357
208,680

117,671
31,036

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$22,874

$22,109

$17,435

$24,218

$ 86,635

Earnings per common share—basic . . . . . . . . . . . .

Earnings per common share—diluted . . . . . . . . . . .

$

$

0.60

0.60

$

$

0.58

0.58

$

$

0.44

0.44

$

$

0.55

0.55

$

$

2.16

2.16

2015 Quarter ended

(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

March 31,

June 30,

September 30, December 31,

Interest and dividend income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$60,379
5,424

$66,729
5,936

Net interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for credit losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

54,955
1,289

60,793
2,681

Net interest income after provision for credit

losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net securities gains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Income before provision for income taxes . . . . . . .
Provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

53,666
18,168
22
53,441

18,415
4,528

58,112
18,072
—
46,589

29,595
7,962

$66,935
6,326

60,609
1,798

58,811
18,139
47
46,981

30,016
7,768

$67,660
7,040

60,620
2,585

58,035
19,146
880
46,894

31,167
8,165

Annual
Total

$261,712
24,725

236,987
8,353

228,634
73,518
948
193,923

109,177
28,415

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$13,887

$21,633

$22,248

$23,002

$ 80,762

Earnings per common share—basic . . . . . . . . . . . .

Earnings per common share—diluted . . . . . . . . . . .

$

$

0.40

0.40

$

$

0.56

0.56

$

$

0.58

0.58

$

$

0.60

0.60

$

$

2.15

2.15

149

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

WesBanco’s management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the
chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of
WesBanco’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under
the Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2016, pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation,
the chief executive officer along with the chief financial officer concluded that WesBanco’s disclosure controls
and procedures as of December 31, 2016, are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to
WesBanco (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in WesBanco’s periodic filings under
the Exchange Act.

No changes in WesBanco’s internal control over financial reporting have occurred during our fiscal quarter
ended December 31, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, WesBanco’s
internal control over financial reporting.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management’s Report on internal control over financial reporting and the audit report of Ernst & Young
LLP, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, on internal control over financial reporting
is included within this report immediately following “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about
Market Risk” and is incorporated in this Item 9A by reference.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information required by this Item 10 is incorporated by reference to the applicable information in our
Proxy Statement set forth under the headings Election of Directors, Continuing Directors, Executive Officers of
the Corporation, Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance and Audit Committee.

CODE OF ETHICS

WesBanco has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to our directors, officers and
employees,
including WesBanco’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Controller and other
executive officers. WesBanco’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics” can be found posted on our website at
http://www.wesbanco.com in the “About Us” section under “Investor Relations” under “Governance
Documents”. WesBanco intends to disclose any changes or amendments to or waivers from this code of ethics on
its website as well as the required filing of Form 8-K, under Item 5.05.

WesBanco will provide a printed copy, free of charge, of WesBanco’s Code of Ethics to any shareholder
requesting such information. To obtain a copy of WesBanco’s Code of Ethics, contact: John Iannone,
WesBanco, Inc., 1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003. (304) 905-7021

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by this Item 11 is incorporated by reference to the applicable information in our
Proxy Statement set forth under the headings Summary Compensation Table, Meetings of Board of Directors and
Committees and Compensation of Members, Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation,
Compensation Committee Report, Compensation Discussion and Analysis, Annual Incentive Awards and certain
other sections.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information required by this Item 12 (other than the information provided below under the heading
Equity Compensation Plan Information) is incorporated by reference to the applicable information in our Proxy
Statement set forth under the headings Ownership of Securities by Directors, Nominees and Officers and
Beneficial Owners of More Than 5% of the Common Stock of the Corporation.

The following table sets forth certain information with respect to securities authorized for issuance under

our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2016.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

Plan Category

Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise of
outstanding options

Weighted average
exercise price of
outstanding options

Number of securities
remaining for future issuance
under equity compensation plans

Equity compensation plans approved

by security holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

288,122

Equity compensation plans not

approved by security holders . . . . . .

None

$28.47

None

117,266

None

151

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR

INDEPENDENCE

The information required by this Item 13 is incorporated by reference to the applicable information in our
Proxy Statement set forth under the headings Transactions with Directors and Officers and Election of Directors.
Additional information concerning related party transactions is set forth in the Annual Report under Note 20,
“Transactions with Related Parties” in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

The information required by this Item 14 is incorporated by reference to the applicable information in our

Proxy Statement set forth under the heading Independent Auditors.

152

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(A) CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FILED AS PART OF THE FORM 10-K

PART IV

(1) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Reference is made to Part II Item 8, of this Annual
Report on Form 10-K.

(2) FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES: No financial statement schedules are being filed since the
required information is inapplicable or the information is presented in the Consolidated Financial
Statements or related Notes.

(3) EXHIBIT LISTING Exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index of this Annual Report on Form 10-K are filed
herein or are incorporated by reference.

ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY

None.

153

Exhibit
Number

2.1

2.2

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

EXHIBIT INDEX

Document

Location

Agreement and Plan of Merger dated October 29,
2014 by and between Wesbanco, Inc., Wesbanco
Bank, Inc., ESB Financial Corporation and ESB
Bank.

Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 3,
2016 by and between Wesbanco, Inc., Wesbanco
Bank, Inc., Your Community Bankshares, Inc.
and Your Community Bank.

Restated Articles of Incorporation of
WesBanco, Inc.

Articles of Amendment to the Articles of
Incorporation of WesBanco, Inc.

Bylaws of WesBanco, Inc. (As Amended and
Restated February 24, 2011).

Articles of Amendment to the Articles of
Incorporation of WesBanco, Inc., dated April 24,
2015, increasing authorized common shares from
50,000,000 to 100,000,000.

Specimen Certificate of WesBanco, Inc.
Common Stock.

Junior Subordinated Indenture dated June 19,
2003 entered into between WesBanco, Inc., as
issuer and The Bank of New York, as Trustee
and Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust
of WesBanco, Inc. Capital Trust II.

Indenture dated June 26, 2003 entered into
between WesBanco, Inc., as issuer and U.S.
Bank National Association, as Trustee and
Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of
WesBanco, Inc. Capital Statutory Trust III.

Indenture dated June 17, 2004 entered into
between WesBanco, Inc., as issuer and
Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee and
Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of
WesBanco Capital Trust IV dated June 17, 2004.

154

Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on October 29, 2014.

Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 3, 2016.

Incorporated by reference to a prior Registration
Statement on Form S-4 under Registration
No. 333-03905 filed by the Registrant with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on
May 16, 1996.

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 15, 1998.

Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on February 25, 2011.

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on July 30, 2015.

Incorporated by reference to a prior Registration
Statement on Form S-4 under Registration
No. 33-42157 filed by the Registrant with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on
August 9, 1991.

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 13, 2003.

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 13, 2003.

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 9, 2004.

Exhibit
Number

4.5

4.6

10.1

10.2

10.3

10.4

10.5

10.6

10.7

10.8

10.9

Document

Location

Indenture dated June 17, 2004 entered into
between WesBanco, Inc., as issuer and
Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee and
Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of
WesBanco Capital Trust V dated June 17, 2004.

Indenture dated March 17, 2005 entered into
between WesBanco, Inc. and Wilmington Trust
Company, as Trustee and Amended and Restated
Declaration of Trust of WesBanco Capital Trust
VI dated March 17, 2005.

WesBanco, Inc. Incentive Bonus, Option and
Restricted Stock Plan as adopted February 13,
1998 and as amended and restated February 25,
2010.**

Employment Agreement, dated November 30,
2001, by and between WesBanco Bank, Inc.,
WesBanco, Inc. and Brent E. Richmond.**

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 9, 2004.

Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 18, 2005.

Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on April 22, 2010.

Incorporated by reference to a prior Registration
Statement on Form S-4 under Registration
No. 333-74814 filed by the Registrant with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on
December 10, 2001.

Employment Agreement dated June 30, 2001, by
and between WesBanco Bank, Inc., Robert H.
Young and WesBanco, Inc.**

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 29, 2002.

Letter Agreement and Committed Line of Credit
Note, dated September 5, 2014, between
WesBanco, Inc. and PNC Bank, National
Association.

Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on September 8, 2014.

Form of Amended and Restated Change in Control
Agreement by and between WesBanco, Inc.,
WesBanco Bank, Inc., and Robert H. Young.**

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 5, 2005.

Form of Amended and Restated Salary
Continuation Agreement—With Change in
Control Provision by and between WesBanco
Bank, Inc. and executive officers (along with
their related 10 year benefit at age 65) as
follows: Robert H. Young ($40,000) and Brent
E. Richmond ($12,000).**

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 5, 2005.

WesBanco, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan—
For Directors and Eligible Employees (as
amended).**

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 10, 2006.

Form of Amended and Restated Change in
Control Agreement by and between WesBanco,
Inc., WesBanco Bank, Inc., Brent E. Richmond,
Michael L. Perkins and Jayson M. Zatta.**

Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on April 28, 2006.

Form of Executive Compensation Amendment
Agreement by and between WesBanco, Inc.,
WesBanco Bank, Inc., and Robert H. Young.**

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 10, 2009.

155

Exhibit
Number

10.10

10.11

10.12

10.13

10.14

10.15

10.16

10.17

10.18

10.19

10.20

10.21

10.22

Document

Location

Form of Executive Compensation Amendment
Agreement by and between WesBanco, Inc.,
WesBanco Bank, Inc., and Robert H. Young.**

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 10, 2009.

Form of WesBanco, Inc. Incentive Bonus,
Option & Restricted Stock Plan—Stock Option
Agreement.**

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on July 30, 2010.

Form of WesBanco, Inc. Incentive Bonus,
Option & Restricted Stock Plan—Restricted
Stock Agreement.**

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on July 30, 2010.

Form of Amended and Restated Employment
Agreement by and between WesBanco, Inc.,
WesBanco Bank, Inc. and employee as follows:
Lynn D. Asensio and Jonathan D. Dargusch.**

Form of Change in Control Agreement by and
between WesBanco, Inc., WesBanco Bank, Inc.,
and executive officers: Lynn D. Asensio,
Jonathan D. Dargusch and Todd F. Clossin.**

Restricted Stock Agreement by and between
WesBanco, Inc. and Todd F. Clossin.**

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 13, 2003.

Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on June 5, 2013.

Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on October 24, 2013.

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement,
dated April 24, 2014, by and between WesBanco
Bank, Inc., Todd F. Clossin and WesBanco, Inc.**

Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on April 24, 2014.

WesBanco, Inc. KSOP, Amended and Restated,
effective January 1, 2014.**

First Amendment to the WesBanco, Inc. KSOP,
effective January 1, 2014.**

Second Amendment to the WesBanco, Inc.
KSOP, effective January 1, 2014.**

Separation Agreement and Release and Waiver
of Claims, dated October 29, 2014, by and
among ESB Financial Corporation, ESB Bank,
Charlotte A. Zuschlag, Wesbanco, Inc. and
Wesbanco Bank, Inc.**

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on February 27, 2015.

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on February 27, 2015.

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on February 27, 2015.

Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on February 10, 2015.

Employment Agreement, dated October 29,
2014, by and between Wesbanco Bank, Inc.,
Charlotte A. Zuschlag, and Wesbanco, Inc.**

Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on February 10, 2015.

Non-competition Agreement, dated October 29,
2014, by and between Wesbanco, Inc., Wesbanco
Bank, Inc. and Charlotte A. Zuschlag.**

Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on February 10, 2015.

156

Exhibit
Number

10.23

10.24

10.25

10.26

10.27

10.28

10.29

10.30

11

21

23

24

31.1

Document

Location

Form of Employment Agreement by and
between WesBanco Bank, Inc., WesBanco Inc.,
and executive officers (effective date): Jayson M.
Zatta (effective March 1, 2015)**

Wesbanco, Inc. Administrative Rules for the
Total Shareholder Return Plan.**

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on July 30, 2015.

Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on November 24, 2015.

Form of WesBanco, Inc. Incentive Bonus,
Option & Restricted Stock Plan—Total
Shareholder Return Agreement.**

Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed by
the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on February 26, 2016.

Amendment to Employment Agreement by and
between James D. Rickard, Your Community
Bankshares, Inc., Your Community Bank,
WesBanco, Inc. and WesBanco Bank, Inc. dated
May 27, 2016.**

Amendment to Employment Agreement by and
between Paul A. Chrisco, Your Community
Bankshares, Inc., Your Community Bank,
WesBanco, Inc. and WesBanco Bank, Inc. dated
May 3, 2016.**

Amendment to Employment Agreement by and
between Michael K. Bauer, Your Community
Bankshares, Inc., Your Community Bank,
WesBanco, Inc. and WesBanco Bank, Inc. dated
May 3, 2016.**

Amendment to Employment Agreement by and
between Kevin J. Cecil, Your Community
Bankshares, Inc., Your Community Bank,
WesBanco, Inc. and WesBanco Bank, Inc. dated
May 3, 2016.**

Merger Payment and Restrictive Covenant
Agreement by and between Bill D. Wright, Your
Community Bankshares, Inc., Your Community
Bank, WesBanco, Inc., and WesBanco Bank,
Inc. dated May 3, 2016.**

Computation of Earnings Per Common Share.

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4 filed by the
Registrant on June 30, 2016.

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4 filed by the
Registrant on June 30, 2016.

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to
Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4 filed by the
Registrant on June 30, 2016.

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to
Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4 filed by the
Registrant on June 30, 2016.

Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to
Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4 filed by the
Registrant on June 30, 2016.

Computation of earnings per common share is
set forth under Note 3, “Earnings Per Common
Share” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Significant Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

Consent of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm, Ernst & Young LLP.

Power of Attorney.

Certification of Chief Executive Officer of
Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) or
Rule 15d-15(e).

*

*

*

*

157

Exhibit
Number

31.2

32.1

101

Document

Location

*

*

***

Certification of Chief Financial Officer of
Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) or
Rule 15d-15(e).

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

The following materials from WesBanco’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2016, formatted in XBRL
(Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i)
the Consolidated Balance Sheets at
December 31, 2016 and 2015, (ii) the
Consolidated Statements of Income and
Comprehensive Income for the years ended
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, (iii) the
Consolidated Statements of Changes in
Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, (iv) the
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014,
and (v) the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.

Filed herewith
Indicates management compensatory plan, contract, or arrangement

*
**
*** Filed electronically

158

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, on
February 24, 2017.

WESBANCO, INC.

By:

/s/ Todd F. Clossin

Todd F. Clossin

President 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 indicated, on February 24, 2017.

By:

/s/ Todd F. Clossin

Todd F. Clossin

President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

By:

/s/ Robert H. Young

Robert H. Young

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

By:

/s/

James C. Gardill

James C. Gardill

Chairman of the Board

The Directors of WesBanco (listed below) executed a power of attorney appointing Todd F. Clossin their

attorney-in-fact, empowering him to sign this report on their behalf.

Stephen J. Callen
Christopher V. Criss
Abigail M. Feinknopf
Ernest S. Fragale
Denise Knouse-Synder
D. Bruce Knox
Lisa A. Knutson
Gary L. Libs

By:

/s/ Todd F. Clossin

Todd F. Clossin

Attorney-in-fact

Paul M. Limbert
Jay T. McCamic
Ronald W. Owen
Richard G. Spencer
Kerry M. Stemler
Reed J. Tanner
Charlotte A. Zuschlag

159

WESBANCO, INC. OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

OFFICERS
James C. Gardill
Chairman of the Board

Todd F. Clossin
President & Chief Executive Officer

Robert H. Young
Executive Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer

Jonathan D. Dargusch
Executive Vice President
Wealth Management

Jayson M. Zatta
Executive Vice President &
Chief Lending Officer

Lynn D. Asensio
Executive Vice President
Retail Branch Operations

DIRECTORS **
Todd F. Clossin
President & Chief Executive Officer
WesBanco, Inc. & WesBanco Bank, Inc.
Wheeling, WV

Stephen J. Callen
Vice President
Gold Crest Properties
Morgantown, WV

Christopher V. Criss*
President & Chief Executive Officer
Atlas Towing Company
Parkersburg, WV

Abigail M. Feinknopf
Marketing Representative
Feinknopf Photography
Columbus, OH

Ernest S. Fragale*
Vice President
Daisy Development Company
Bridgeport, WV

James C. Gardill*
Attorney-at-Law
Phillips, Gardill Kaiser & Altmeyer PLLC
Wheeling, WV

Ivan L. Burdine
Executive Vice President &
Chief Credit Officer

Gregory A. Dugan
Executive Vice President &
Senior Operations Officer

Stephen J. Lawrence
Executive Vice President &
Chief Internal Auditor

Michael L. Perkins
Executive Vice President &
Chief Risk & Administrative Officer

Anthony F. Pietranton
Executive Vice President
Human Resources

D. Bruce Knox
Investor
McArthur, OH

Lisa A. Knuston
Chief Administrative Officer
E. W. Scripps Company
Cincinnati, OH

Gary L. Libs
President & Chief Executive Officer
Libs Paving Co., Inc.
Floyds Knobs, IN

Paul M. Limbert*
President & Chief Executive Officer, Retired
WesBanco, Inc.
Wheeling, WV

Jay T. McCamic
Attorney-at-Law
McCamic, Sacco & McCoid PLLC
Wheeling, WV

F. Eric Nelson, Jr.
President
Nelson Enterprises, Inc.
Charleston, WV

Brent E. Richmond
Executive Vice President
Treasury & Strategic Planning

Anthony R. Costantino
Senior Vice President
Controller

Linda M. Woodfin
Secretary

Ronald W. Owen

Vice President
Fidelity National Title Insurance Co.
Pittsburgh, PA

Denise Knouse-Snyder

Attorney-at-Law
Phillips, Gardill, Kaiser & Altmeyer PLLC
Wheeling, WV

Richard G. Spencer

President & Chief Executive Officer, Retired
Fidelity Bancorp, Inc. & Fidelity Savings Bank
Pittsburgh, PA

Kerry M. Stemler

President & Chief Executive Officer
KM Stemler Co.
New Albany, IN

Reed J. Tanner, CPA

Member
Suttle & Stalnaker PLLC
Morgantown, WV

Charlotte A. Zuschlag*

President & Chief Executive Officer, Retired
ESB Financial Corporation & ESB Bank
Ellwood City, PA

DIRECTORS EMERITI
Henry L. Schulhoff
Joan C. Stamp
Ray A. Byrd
John W. Fisher, II

*
Executive Committee
** Directors of WesBanco,

Inc. also
serve as Directors of WesBanco
Bank, Inc.

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

2016

High

Low

Fourth quarter
Third quarter
Second quarter
First quarter

$43.77
33.09
33.47
30.36

$32.06
29.78
28.89
26.93

2015

Fourth quarter
Third quarter
Second quarter
First quarter

High

Low

$34.32
36.11
35.39
35.08

$29.49
29.26
30.75
30.11

Dividend
Declared

$0.240
0.240
0.240
0.240

Dividend
Declared

$0.230
0.230
0.230
0.230

AUTOMATIC DIVIDEND
REINVESTMENT PLAN
Shareholders may elect to reinvest their
dividends in additional shares of
WesBanco common stock through the
Computershare Dividend Reinvestment
Plan. Shareholders also may invest
optional cash payments of up to $5,000
per month in our common stock at an
average market price. To arrange
automatic purchase of shares with
quarterly dividend proceeds, please
contact Computershare Investor
Services, LLC at the address, phone or
email noted previously.

CODE OF ETHICS
WesBanco has adopted a Code of
Business Conduct and Ethics that applies
to our directors, officers and employees,
including the Company’s Chief
Executive Officer, Chief Financial
Officer, Controller and other executive
officers. WesBanco’s “Code of Business
Conduct and Ethics” can be found
posted on our website at
www.wesbanco.com in the “Investor
Relations” section under “Governance
Documents”. WesBanco intends to
disclose any changes or amendments to
this code of ethics on its website.

STOCK REGISTRAR &
TRANSFER AGENT
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P.O. Box 30170
College Station, TX 77842

Courier Service
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STOCK TRADING
The NASDAQ Global Select Market
Symbol: WSBC

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 234-9000
Fax: (304) 234-9450
www.wesbanco.com

INVESTOR RELATIONS
Contact: John Iannone
Phone: 304-905-7021

MARKET MAKERS IN
WESBANCO STOCK
This list represents the top ten registered
market makers by volume in 2016
excluding electronic trading networks:
Barclays Capital Inc.; Citadel Securities
LLC; Citigroup Global Markets Inc.;
Goldman, Sachs & Co.; J.P. Morgan
Securities LLC; KCG Americas LLC;
Latour Trading LLC; Merrill Lynch,
Pierce, Fenner; Morgan Stanley & Co.,
LLC; UBS Securities LLC.

ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will
be held Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at
12:00 noon E.D.T. at:
Glessner Auditorium
Wilson Lodge
Oglebay Resort and Conference Center
Wheeling, WV 26003

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www.wesbanco.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WesBanco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

DIRECT DEPOSIT
If you have a deposit relationship with
WesBanco, cash dividends can be
deposited directly to your bank account.
Dividends will be deposited on the date
the dividend is payable, and you will
receive a confirmation of payment when
the dividend is deposited to your
account.

ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
AND NOTICE OF FORM 10-K
This Annual Report on Form 10-K serves
as the annual disclosure statement as
required by the FDIC. Upon written
request of any shareholder, the
Corporation will provide, without
charge, a copy of its 2016 Annual
Report on Form 10-K, including
financial statements and schedules, as
required to be filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. To obtain a
copy of Form 10-K, contact:
John Iannone
WesBanco, Inc.
1 Bank Plaza
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 905-7021
The Form 10-K is also available
electronically on WesBanco’s website at
www.wesbanco.com or at the SEC’s
website at www.sec.gov.

WESBANCO, INC.
1 BANK PLAZA
WHEELING, WV 26003
www.wesbanco.com