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Shareholders' Equity
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Equity [Abstract]  
Shareholders' Equity

 


NOTE 28 – Shareholders’ Equity

Share Repurchase Program

We have an ongoing authorization from the Board of Directors to repurchase our common stock in the open market or in negotiated transactions. At December 31, 2019, the maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under this plan was 5.1 million. The repurchase program has no expiration date. These purchases may be made on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, depending upon market conditions and other factors. Repurchased shares may be used to meet obligations under our employee benefit plans and for general corporate purposes. During the year ended December 31, 2019, we repurchased $215.4 million or 3.9 million shares using existing Board authorization at an average price of $54.94 per share to meet obligations under our company’s employee benefit plans and for general corporate purposes. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we repurchased $170.2 million or 3.4 million shares using existing Board authorization at an average price of $49.59 per share to meet obligations under our company’s employee benefit plans and for general corporate purposes.

Issuance of Common Stock from Treasury

During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, we issued 1.4 million and 0.5 million shares, respectively, of common stock from treasury primarily as a result of vesting and exercise transactions under our incentive stock award plans.

Issuance of Common Stock

On August 31, 2018, we issued approximately 2.0 million shares for acquisition of Business Bancshares, Inc. See Note 3 in the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the acquisition.

On January 3, 2017, we issued 0.2 million shares related to the purchase of City Securities, Inc. See Note 3 in the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the acquisition.

Issuance of Preferred Stock

On February 21, 2019, the Company issued $150.0 million of 6.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, $1.00 par value, with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share (equivalent to $25 liquidation preference per depositary share). In March 2019, we completed a public offering of an additional $10.0 million of Series B Preferred, pursuant to the over-allotment option.

When, as, and if declared by the board of directors of the Company, dividends will be payable at an annual rate of 6.25%, payable quarterly, in arrears. The Company may redeem the Series B preferred stock at its option, subject to regulatory approval, on or after March 15, 2024, or following a regulatory capital treatment event, as defined.

On July 11, 2016, our company issued $150.0 million of perpetual 6.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, $1.00 par value, with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share (equivalent to $25 liquidation preference per depositary share).

When, as, and if declared by the board of directors of the company, dividends will be payable at an annual rate of 6.25%, payable quarterly, in arrears. We may redeem the Series A preferred stock at our option, subject to regulatory approval, on or after July 15, 2021, or following a regulatory capital treatment event, as defined.