UMB(UMBF) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report

Employment and Workforce - The Company employed 3,770 associates on a full-time equivalent basis as of December 31, 2022[24] - Nearly 20% of the Company's associates participate in business resource groups aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion[26] - Attracting and retaining qualified employees is critical, and failure to do so could negatively impact the Company's performance[106] Compensation and Incentives - The Company's compensation program includes base salary, annual short-term incentive bonuses, and long-term equity awards tied to management and growth[25] Regulatory Environment - The Company is subject to extensive regulation and supervision by the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) and other authorities, impacting its operations and financial activities[34] - The FRB's policies significantly influence the availability and demand for loans and deposits, as well as pricing conditions in various markets[32] - The Company must maintain a capital conservation buffer above minimum risk-based capital ratios, affecting its ability to declare dividends[45] - Under the Dodd-Frank Act, the Company is required to serve as a source of financial strength for its depository-institution subsidiaries[46] - The Company is subject to various federal and state securities laws due to its public company status[58] - The Company remains exempt from enhanced prudential standards due to its asset size being below $100 billion[49] - The Federal Reserve's asset threshold for applying enhanced prudential standards increased from $50 billion to $250 billion under the EGRRCPA[49] - The Company is subject to safety-and-soundness and capital-adequacy standards, and may need to raise additional capital if it does not meet these standards, which could be dilutive to existing shareholders[91][92] - The Company faces significant restrictions on acquisitions due to banking and antitrust laws, which could adversely impact its common stock price[93] Financial Performance and Capital Ratios - As of December 31, 2022, UMB Financial Corporation's Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio was 10.62% and the leverage ratio was 8.43%[52] - UMB Bank, n.a. reported a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 10.88% and a leverage ratio of 8.46% as of December 31, 2022[52] - The Bank is categorized as well capitalized under the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework as of December 31, 2022[52] - The FDIC insures deposits at the Bank up to $250,000 per depositor for each account ownership category[54] Loan and Investment Portfolio - As of December 31, 2022, 49.2% of the Company's aggregate loan portfolio is secured by real estate, with commercial real estate loans representing 36.2% and consumer real estate loans representing 13.0%[79] - The Company's securities portfolio totaled approximately $13.2 billion, representing about 34.4% of its total assets, with a weighted average yield of 2.33% compared to 4.30% for its loan portfolio[83] - Approximately $7.0 billion, or 52.9%, of the Company's investment securities are classified as available for sale, which may lead to greater volatility in reported equity[83] Economic and Market Conditions - The Company's fee-based banking and investment-management businesses are significantly affected by economic conditions, with potential adverse impacts from economic downturns and market disruptions[80][81] - Economic conditions and market sentiment are critical for the Company's performance, with challenging conditions likely to adversely affect its various business segments[80][81] Competition and Market Risks - The Company faces intense competition from both traditional and non-traditional financial services providers, including fintech companies[21] - Intense competition in the financial services sector may pressure the Company to lower fees or interest rates, impacting its financial results[101] Operational and Technological Risks - Operational risks, including technology failures and employee errors, could materially affect the Company's business and financial condition[95] - The Company heavily relies on technology, and failures in technology initiatives could adversely affect its performance[99] - The Company faces risks related to cybersecurity incidents, which could lead to significant financial and reputational damage[84][85] Strategic Activities and Growth - The Company is engaged in strategic activities such as acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships, which may involve new lines of business and financial technologies[113] - The Company faces risks related to mergers and acquisitions, including regulatory approvals and integration challenges, which could affect its growth prospects[111] - There are risks associated with the Company's ability to successfully integrate acquired companies and achieve anticipated synergies[113] - The ability to meet regulatory requirements and obtain necessary licenses is critical for the success of the Company's strategic efforts[113] - Overall market conditions will influence the Company's success in executing its strategic activities and new business initiatives[113] Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Considerations - Increased scrutiny on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices may lead to higher operational costs and impact the Company's reputation and stock price[115] - Legislative initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change may impose additional taxes, fees, and operational changes, requiring significant capital expenditure[116] - The physical effects of climate change could adversely affect the value of real properties securing the Company's loans, impacting its loan portfolio[116] - Compliance with evolving ESG standards may require the Company to adapt its operations and incur additional costs[115] Financial Health and Liquidity - The Company's liquidity is essential for operations, and constraints in funding could adversely affect its performance[104] - The Company depends on dividend payments from subsidiaries to meet obligations, and any inability of these subsidiaries to pay dividends could impact its financial health[105] - Increased delinquencies or defaults could adversely affect the value of the Company's loans and investment securities, impacting income and necessitating higher provisions for credit losses[78] - The trading volume of the Company's common stock may be low, potentially affecting liquidity and stock price volatility[89] - The Company faces risks from the soundness of other financial institutions, which could lead to credit and market risks impacting its operations[97]