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2012 SANFORD BERNSTEIN
STRATEGIC DECISIONS
CONFERENCE
May 31, 2012
Grayson Hall
Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 99.1


2
BUSINESS PLAN PRIORITIES


3
DOING THE RIGHT THING
We believe being a responsible bank means being an integral part
of our communities. 
Community Service
Housing Assistance
Small Business
Regions associates
volunteered over 200,000
hours
These volunteer hours
included almost 1,000
financial education classes
and workshops
Regions provides financial
education curriculum to
thousands of high school
students
Further expansion of
financial education programs
in 2012
Through our Customer
Assistance Program (CAP)
we have restructured more
than $3.7 billion in
mortgages and helped more
than 42,000 homeowners
remain in their homes to
date
Regions foreclosure rate is
less than half the national
average
Regions has helped to
provide affordable housing
through participation in the
Low Income Housing Tax
Credit Program
Regions consistently ranks in
the top 10 banks nationally in
the amount of CRA small
business loans originated
Originated or purchased
over 80,000 CRA small
business loans totaling $5.2
billion in 2011
No. 1 Small Business
Administration 504 lender in
Alabama and Florida and the
fifth largest in the United
States


4
FRANCHISE OVERVIEW
Associates: 23,619
Assets: $128B
Loans: $77B
Deposits: $97B
Branches: 1,722
Insurance Offices: 30
ATMs: 2,070
Market Cap:  $9.0B*
*As of May 22, 2012
Business Services
Small and mid-sized C&I lending
Commercial Real Estate
Equipment Finance
Consumer Services
Mortgage
Home Equity
Credit Card
Direct Lending
Indirect Auto
Wealth Management
Private Banking
Insurance
Trust Services
Ranked 4th or Better in Market Share
Targeted Growth Areas


5
Top 10 MSAs    
Deposits
Market
Share
Market
Rank
’10-’15
Population
Growth
Birmingham, AL
$11.0
37.6%
1
Nashville, TN
$6.6
17.3%
1
Miami, FL
$4.8
3.1%
7
Tampa, FL
$4.4
8.7%
4
Memphis, TN
$3.8
16.8%
2
Atlanta, GA
$3.4
3.0%
6
St. Louis, MO
$3.0
4.7%
4
Jackson, MS
$2.8
25.5%
2
New Orleans, LA
$2.4
8.3%
4
Mobile, AL
$2.3
38.2%
1
($ in billions)
National Average: 3.9%
REGIONS’
FOOTPRINT IS CHARACTERIZED BY EITHER HIGH
MARKET SHARE, HIGH GROWTH MARKETS OR BOTH
Source: SNL Financial
Note: Core Markets include AL, FL, LA, MS, AR, TN
Weighted Average Deposit Market
Share in Regions’
Core Markets
Rank
Name
Market
Share
1
Bank of America
11.5%
2
Regions
9.8%
3
Wells Fargo
9.4%
4
SunTrust
6.9%
5
JPMorgan Chase
3.3%
6
BB&T
2.5%
7
Capital One
2.3%
8
First Horizon
2.0%
9
Hancock
1.9%
10
PNC
1.4%


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A QUARTER OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT
Broad-Based Asset Quality
Improvement
1Q12 Results
No Regulatory objection to Capital Plan
Closed Morgan Keegan Sale
Successful common equity offering
Credit Ratings upgrade
Redeemed $3.5 billion of Series A
preferred stock
Repurchased warrant from U.S. Treasury
for $45 million
Key Milestones
Net income available to common
shareholders of $145MM or $0.11 per
diluted share
Income from continuing operations
$0.14 per diluted share
Net charge-offs decreased $98MM or
23% to $332MM
Lowest quarterly loan loss provision in
more than four years at $117MM
NPLs declined 9%
Inflows of NPLs down 32% to $381 MM


7
MARKED IMPROVEMENT IN ASSET QUALITY METRICS
NPL Gross Migration
NPLs and Coverage Ratio
NPL Balances Paying Current and as Agreed***
Loan Loss Provision
48% Decline*
30% Decline in Total NPLs*
11 bps Increase*
76% Decline*
*Year-over-year change
**Excludes loans held for sale
***Business services
Business Services and HFS Net Charge-offs
Consumer Net Charge-offs
Reserve Reduction


8
STRONG FUNDING PROFILE AND LIQUIDITY POSITION
Deposit Profile*
1Q12 Low Cost Deposits as a % of Total Funding
Deposit Cost
0.59%
0.37%
Funding Cost
0.86%
0.65%
Loans* / Deposits*
Source: SNL Financial -
Peers include BBT, CMA, FHN, FITB, HBAN, KEY, MTB, PNC, STI, USB,  WFC, ZION
*Based on ending balances
$66B
$79B
Low Cost Deposits*


9
STRONG CAPITAL RATIOS
Tangible
Common
Equity
/
Tangible
Assets
Tier 1 Capital Ratio
Tier
1
Common
Ratio
(2)
(1)
Non-GAAP -
Subject to change as interpretation of Basel III rules is ongoing and dependent on guidance from Basel and
regulators
(2)
Non-GAAP –
See appendix for reconciliation
Tier 1 ratio is 14.3%, or 100 basis points higher linked
quarter
Tier
1
Capital
adjusted
to
exclude
TARP
(2)
stood
at
10.6% at quarter end
Basel
III
Tier
1
ratio
estimated
at
12.5%
(1)
Tier 1 Common ratio
(2)
is 9.6%, or an increase of 110 bps
linked quarter
The $900 million common stock issuance contributed
95 basis points to quarter over quarter improvement
Basel
III
Tier
1
Common
ratio
estimated
at
8.9%
(1)


10
RENEWED FOCUS ON C&I AND CONSUMER LENDING
BUSINESS SERVICES
61% of Total Loan Portfolio
Focused on middle market and small business
Broad based middle-market commercial loan growth across
footprint and industries
Driven by specialized industries, including healthcare,
franchise restaurant, energy, as well as technology and
defense
CONSUMER SERVICES
39% of Total Loan Portfolio
Consumer loan growth will be fueled by new businesses as
well as growth in existing businesses
Mortgage loan production totaled $1.6 billion
Non-real estate consumer portfolio has increased 45% YoY
$1B Regions-branded credit card portfolio repurchased in
2011
Indirect auto lending grew 19% YoY
1Q12 Business Services Loans: $46B
1Q12 Consumer Services Loans: $30B
* Includes commercial real estate owner occupied loans


11
MIX AND COST OF DEPOSITS PROVIDES FURTHER
OPPORTUNITY TO LOWER DEPOSIT COSTS AND IMPROVE
MARGIN
Deposit Cost Opportunity Gap
Regions has additional room to reduce deposit
costs, most significantly through profitably re-pricing
maturing CDs
Approximately $4B of CDs maturing in 2Q12 at an
average rate of 1.1%
Additional $5.2B of CDs maturing in the second half
of 2012 at an average rate of 1.9%
Deposit Mix Compared to Peers*
Regions
Peer
Average
*Ending basis for 1Q12
Source: SNL Financial: Peer banks include BBT, CMA, FHN, FITB, HBAN, KEY, MTB, PNC, STI, USB,  WFC, ZION


12
FUNDING MIX AND DEPLOYMENT OF CASH RESERVES
HAS AIDED NET INTEREST MARGIN AND CLOSING THE
GAP TO PEERS
Impact of Excess Cash Reserves & Non-
Accruals on NIM*
Regions has closed a portion of its gap vs.
peers in the last 5 quarters
61 bps
52 bps
*  From continuing operations
Source: SNL Financial: Peer banks include BBT, CMA, FHN, FITB, HBAN, KEY, MTB, PNC, STI, USB,  WFC, ZION


13
ABILITY TO ADAPT OUR BUSINESS MODEL HELPS
MITIGATE NEW LEGISLATION IMPACT
Adjusted
non-interest
revenue
increased
3% linked quarter
Mortgage revenues increased 35% linked
quarter and 71% over last year
Factors offsetting debit card legislation
Ongoing restructuring of our
accounts from free to fee-eligible
Increased hurdle to obtain free
checking
New revenue initiatives including
Now Banking Suite of products
(expedited bill pay, check cashing,
reloadable prepaid debit card and
money transfer services)
Fee
Income
by
Quarter
1
(1)
From continuing operations adjusted to exclude security gains and leveraged lease terminations gains–Non-GAAP,
see appendix for GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation
1


14
SEASONAL INCREASE IN EXPENSES; COST CONTAINMENT
CONTINUES TO BE A FOCUS
(1)
(2)
Excludes Morgan Keegan Associates
Headcount
Bank
Associates
Non-interest expenses from continuing
operations were $913 million
Adjusted
non-interest
expenses
were
5%
higher than prior quarter; however, down 2%
year-over-year
Salaries and benefits costs increased $50
million linked quarter due to payroll taxes and
pension expenses
Headcount reduced 737 positions, down 3%
over the last year
Other real estate and HFS expenses decreased
$19 million over prior quarter or 56%
Other Real Estate and HFS Expenses
1
2
Non-GAAP excludes 4Q11 goodwill impairment, see appendix for GAAP to
Non-GAAP reconciliation


15
OPPORTUNITY FOR OUTPERFORMANCE
REVENUE
EXPENSES
CREDIT
Tangible opportunity to close peer margin gap
Continued momentum in C&I and Consumer lending
Real estate expertise intact
Durbin mitigation efforts underway
Ongoing expense initiatives
Removed Morgan Keegan overhead / cost structure
Anticipating reduced credit related / OREO expenses
Solid reserve position
Reduced provisions with continued credit improvement
Positioned for increased future capital return
CAPITAL
Over $11 billion of deposit repricing
Lower liquidity costs
Level of non-accruals


16
APPENDIX


17
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This presentation may include forward-looking statements which reflect Regions’ current views with respect to future events and financial performance. The Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995 (“ the Act” ) provides a “ safe harbor” for forward-looking statements which are identified as such and are accompanied by the identification of important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. For these statements, we, together with our subsidiaries, claim the protection afforded by the safe harbor in the Act.
Forward-looking statements are not based on historical information, but rather are related to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Forward-looking statements
are based on management’s expectations as well as certain assumptions and estimates made by, and information available to, management at the time the statements are made. Those
statements are based on general assumptions and are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the views, beliefs and
projections expressed in such statements.  These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, those described below:
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “ Dodd-Frank Act” ) became law on July 21, 2010, and a number of legislative, regulatory and tax proposals
remain pending. Additionally, the U.S. Treasury and federal banking regulators continue to implement, but are also beginning to wind down, a number of programs to address capital
and liquidity in the banking system. Future and proposed rules, including those that are part of the Basel III process, could require banking institutions to increase levels of capital. All
of the foregoing may have significant effects on Regions and the financial services industry, the exact nature of which cannot be determined at this time.
› Regions' ability to mitigate the impact of the Dodd-Frank Act on debit interchange fees through revenue enhancements and other revenue measures, which will depend on various
factors, including the acceptance by our customers of modified fee structures for Regions' products and services.
› Possible additional loan losses, impairment of goodwill and other intangibles, and adjustment of valuation allowances on deferred tax assets and the impact on earnings and capital.
› Possible changes in interest rates may increase funding costs and reduce earning asset yields, thus reducing margins. Increases in benchmark interest rates would also increase
debt service requirements for customers whose terms include a variable interest rate, which may negatively impact the ability of borrowers to pay as contractually obligated.
› Possible changes in general economic and business conditions in the United States in general and in the communities Regions serves in particular, including any prolonging or
worsening of the current unfavorable economic conditions including unemployment levels. 
› Possible changes in the creditworthiness of customers and the possible impairment of the collectability of loans.
› Possible changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies, laws and regulations and other activities of governments, agencies, and similar organizations, may have an adverse effect
on business.
› Possible stresses in the financial and real estate markets, including possible continued deterioration in property values.
› Regions' ability to manage fluctuations in the value of assets and liabilities and off-balance sheet exposure so as to maintain sufficient capital and liquidity to support Regions'
business.
› Regions' ability to expand into new markets and to maintain profit margins in the face of competitive pressures.
› Regions' ability to develop competitive new products and services in a timely manner and the acceptance of such products and services by Regions' customers and potential
customers.
› Regions' ability to keep pace with technological changes.
› Regions' ability to effectively manage credit risk, interest rate risk, market risk, operational risk, legal risk, liquidity risk, and regulatory and compliance risk.
› Regions’ ability to ensure adequate capitalization which is impacted by inherent uncertainties in forecasting credit losses.
The cost and other effects of material contingencies, including litigation contingencies, and any adverse judicial, administrative or arbitral rulings or proceedings.
› The effects of increased competition from both banks and non-banks.
› The effects of geopolitical instability and risks such as terrorist attacks.
› Possible changes in consumer and business spending and saving habits could affect Regions' ability to increase assets and to attract deposits.
› The effects of weather and natural disasters such as floods, droughts, wind, tornados and hurricanes, and the effects of man-made disasters. 
› Possible downgrades in ratings issued by rating agencies.
› Possible changes in the speed of loan prepayments by Regions’ customers and loan origination or sales volumes.
› Possible acceleration of prepayments on mortgage-backed securities due to low interest rates and the related acceleration of premium amortization on those securities. 
› The effects of problems encountered by larger or similar financial institutions that adversely affect Regions or the banking industry generally.
› Regions’ ability to receive dividends from its subsidiaries.
› The effects of the failure of any component of Regions’ business infrastructure which is provided by a third party.
› Changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies. 
› With regard to the sale of Morgan Keegan the possibility of business disruption following the transaction; reputational risks and the reaction of customers and counterparties to the
transaction; and occurrences which could cause post-closing adjustments to the purchase price.
› The effects of any damage to Regions’ reputation resulting from developments related to any of the items identified above.
› The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. For discussion of these and other factors that may cause actual results to differ from expectations, look under the captions “ Forward-
Looking Statements” and “ Risk Factors” in Regions’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.
› The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," and similar expressions often signify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date made. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements that are made from time to time. 


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NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION: NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
AND NON-INTEREST REVENUE
In the table below non-interest expense (GAAP) and non-interest income (GAAP) are presented excluding certain adjustments to arrive at adjusted non-interest expense
(non-GAAP) and non-interest income (non-GAAP).  Net interest income on a fully taxable-equivalent basis (GAAP) and non-interest income are added together to arrive
at total revenue (GAAP).  Adjustments are made to arrive at adjusted total revenue (non-GAAP). Regions believes that the exclusion of these adjustments provides a
meaningful base for period-to-period comparisons, which management believes will assist investors in analyzing the operating results of the Company and predicting
future performance.  These non-GAAP financial measures are also used by management to assess the performance of Regions' business. It is possible that the activities
related to the adjustments may recur; however, management does not consider the activities related to the adjustments to be indications of ongoing operations.  Regions
believes that presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures will permit investors to assess the performance of the Company on the same basis as that applied by
management.
($ amounts in millions)   
3/31/12
12/31/11
9/30/11
6/30/11
3/31/11
Continuing Operations
Non-interest expense (GAAP)
913
$         
1,124
$     
850
$         
956
$         
932
$     
Adjustments:
Securities impairment, net
-
(2)
-
-
-
Branch consolidation and property and equipment charges
-
2
-
(77)
-
Goodwill impairment
-
(253)
-
-
-
Adjusted non-interest expense (non-GAAP)
913
$         
871
$         
850
$         
879
$         
932
$     
Net interest income, taxable-equivalent basis (GAAP)
839
$         
858
$         
859
$         
864
$         
864
$     
Non-interest income (GAAP)
524
$         
507
$         
513
$         
543
$         
580
$     
Adjustments:
Securities (gains) losses, net
(12)
(7)
1
(24)
(82)
Leveraged lease termination (gains) losses, net
(7)
(10)
2
-
-
Loss (gain) on sale of mortgage loans
-
-
-
3
Adjusted non-interest income (non-GAAP)
505
490
516
519
501
Adjusted total revenue (non-GAAP)
1,344
$     
1,348
$     
1,375
$     
1,383
$     
1,365
As of and for Quarter Ended


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NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION: TIER 1 CAPITAL
Regions Series A preferred stock was retired on April 4, 2012.  The following tables present the calculations of Tier 1 capital and the Tier 1
capital ratio, adjusted as if the retirement occurred on the last day of the quarter for each period presented.  The amount retired includes the
Series A preferred stock plus the remaining balance of the related discount.  The tables do not include an adjustment for the retirement of the
warrant to purchase 48.3 million shares of Regions common stock at $10.88 as this amount cannot be estimated at this time.
($ amounts in millions)  
As Reported
Series A
Retirement
As Adjusted
TIER 1 RISK-BASED RATIO
Stockholders' equity  
16,888
$                
(3,500)
13,388
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
177
-
177
Non-qualifying goodwill and intangibles 
(5,668)
-
(5,668)
Disallowed deferred tax assets
(498)
-
(498)
Disallowed servicing assets
(35)
-
(35)
Qualifying non-controlling interests 
92
-
92
Qualifying trust preferred securities 
846
-
846
Tier 1 capital
11,802
$                
(3,500)
$                
8,302
$                  
Risk-weighted assets
93,865
93,865
Tier 1 capital ratio
12.6%
8.8%
($ amounts in millions)  
As Reported
Series A
Retirement
As Adjusted
TIER 1 RISK-BASED RATIO
Stockholders' equity  
16,619
$                
(3,500)
13,119
Accumulated other comprehensive loss 
387
-
387
Non-qualifying goodwill and intangibles 
(5,686)
-
(5,686)
Disallowed deferred tax assets
(463)
-
(463)
Disallowed servicing assets
(28)
-
(28)
Qualifying non-controlling interests 
92
-
92
Qualifying trust preferred securities 
846
-
846
Tier 1 capital
11,767
$                
(3,500)
$                
8,267
$                  
Risk-weighted assets
93,929
93,929
Tier 1 capital ratio
12.5%
8.8%
As of March 31, 2011
As of June 30, 2011
($ amounts in millions)  
As Reported
Series A
Retirement
As Adjusted
TIER 1 RISK-BASED RATIO
Stockholders' equity  
17,534
$                
(3,500)
14,034
Accumulated other comprehensive loss 
60
-
60
Non-qualifying goodwill and intangibles 
(4,881)
-
(4,881)
Disallowed deferred tax assets
(345)
-
(345)
Disallowed servicing assets
(36)
-
(36)
Qualifying non-controlling interests 
92
-
92
Qualifying trust preferred securities 
846
-
846
Tier 1 capital
13,270
$                
(3,500)
$                
9,770
$                  
Risk-weighted assets
92,546
92,546
Tier 1 capital ratio
14.3%
10.6%
($ amounts in millions)  
As Reported
Series A
Retirement
As Adjusted
TIER 1 RISK-BASED RATIO
Stockholders' equity  
16,499
$                
(3,500)
12,999
Accumulated other comprehensive loss 
69
-
69
Non-qualifying goodwill and intangibles 
(4,900)
-
(4,900)
Disallowed deferred tax assets
(432)
-
(432)
Disallowed servicing assets
(35)
-
(35)
Qualifying non-controlling interests 
92
-
92
Qualifying trust preferred securities 
846
-
846
Tier 1 capital
12,139
$                
(3,500)
$                
8,639
$                  
Risk-weighted assets
91,449
91,449
Tier 1 capital ratio
13.3%
9.4%
($ amounts in millions)  
As Reported
Series A
Retirement
As Adjusted
TIER 1 RISK-BASED RATIO
Stockholders' equity  
17,263
$                
(3,500)
13,763
Accumulated other comprehensive income
(92)
-
(92)
Non-qualifying goodwill and intangibles 
(5,649)
-
(5,649)
Disallowed deferred tax assets
(506)
-
(506)
Disallowed servicing assets
(35)
-
(35)
Qualifying non-controlling interests 
92
-
92
Qualifying trust preferred securities 
846
-
846
Tier 1 capital
11,919
$                
(3,500)
$                
8,419
$                  
Risk-weighted assets
92,786
92,786
Tier 1 capital ratio
12.8%
9.1%
As of December 31, 2011
As of September 30, 2011
As of March 31, 2012


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NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION: TIER 1 COMMON
TIER
1
COMMON
RISK-BASED
RATIO
CONSOLIDATED
Stockholders' equity (GAAP) 
17,534
$    
16,499
17,263
16,888
16,619
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss 
60
69
(92)
177
387
Non-qualifying goodwill and intangibles 
(4,881)
(4,900)
(5,649)
(5,668)
(5,686)
Disallowed deferred tax assets
(345)
(432)
(506)
(498)
(463)
Disallowed servicing assets
(36)
(35)
(35)
(35)
(28)
Qualifying non-controlling interests 
92
92
92
92
92
Qualifying trust preferred securities 
846
846
846
846
846
Tier 1 capital (regulatory) 
13,270
$    
12,139
11,919
11,802
11,767
Qualifying non-controlling interests 
(92)
(92)
(92)
(92)
(92)
Qualifying trust preferred securities 
(846)
(846)
(846)
(846)
(846)
Preferred stock 
(3,429)
(3,419)
(3,409)
(3,399)
(3,389)
Tier 1 common equity (non-GAAP) 
N
8,903
$      
7,782
$   
7,572
$   
7,465
$   
7,440
$   
Risk-weighted assets (regulatory) 
O
92,546
91,449
92,786
93,865
93,929
Tier 1 common risk-based ratio (non-GAAP) 
N/O
9.6%
8.5%
8.2%
7.9%
7.9%
The following table provides a reconciliation of stockholder’s equity to "Tier 1 common equity" (non-GAAP).   Traditionally, the Federal Reserve
and other banking regulatory bodies have assessed a bank's capital adequacy based on Tier 1 capital, the calculation of which is codified in
federal banking regulations.  In connection with the Company's Comprehensive Capital Assessment and Review ("CCAR"), these regulators are
supplementing their assessment of the capital adequacy of a bank based on a variation of Tier 1 capital, known as Tier 1 common equity.  While
not codified,  analysts and banking regulators have assessed Regions' capital adequacy using the Tier 1 common equity measure.  Because Tier
1 common equity is not formally defined by GAAP or codified in the federal banking regulations, this measure is considered to be non-GAAP and
other entities may calculate it differently than Regions' disclosed calculations.  Since analysts and banking regulators may assess Regions' capital
adequacy using TIer 1 common equity, we believe that it is useful to provide investors the ability to assess Regions' capital adequacy on these
same bases.
Tier 1 common equity is often expressed as a percentage of risk-weighted assets.  Under the risk-based capital framework, a company's balance
sheet assets and credit equivalent amounts of off-balance sheet items are assigned to one of four broad risk categories.  The aggregated dollar
amount in each category is then multiplied by the risk-weighted category.  The resulting weighted values from each of the four categories are
added together and this sum is the risk-weighted assets total that, as adjusted, comprises the denominator of certain risk-based capital ratios. 
Tier 1 capital is then divided by this denominator (risk-weighted assets) to determine the Tier 1 capital ratio.  Adjustments are made to Tier 1
capital to arrive at Tier 1 common equity.  Tier 1 common equity is also divided by the risk-weighted assets to determine the Tier 1 common risk-
based ratio (non-GAAP).  The amounts disclosed as risk-weighted assets are calculated consistent with banking regulatory requirements.
($ amounts in millions)
3/31/12
12/31/11
9/30/11
6/30/11
3/31/11
As of and for Quarter Ended


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NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION: BASEL III
(1)
Under
Basel
III,
regulatory
capital
must
be
reduced
by
purchased
credit
card
relationship
intangible
assets.
These
assets
are
partially allowed in Basel I capital.
(2)
Regions continues to develop systems and internal controls to precisely calculate risk-weighted assets as required by Basel III.
The amount included above is a reasonable approximation, based on our understanding of the requirements.
($ amounts in millions)   
3/31/12
Stockholders' equity (GAAP) 
17,534
$                
Non-qualifying goodwill and intangibles 
(1)
(5,041)
Adjustments, including other comprehensive income related to cash flow hedges,
disallowed deferred tax assets, threshold deductions and other adjustments
(680)
11,813
$                
Qualifying non-controlling interests
4
Basel III Tier 1 Capital (non-GAAP)
11,817
$                
Basel III Tier 1 Capital (non-GAAP)
11,817
$                
Preferred Stock
(3,429)
Qualifying non-controlling interests
(4)
Basel III Tier 1 Common (non-GAAP)
8,384
$                  
Basel I risk-weighted assets
92,546
Basel III risk-weighted assets
(2)
94,334
Minimum
Basel III Tier 1 Capital Ratio
12.5%
8.5%
Basel III Tier 1 Common Ratio
8.9%
7.0%
The following table provides calculations of Tier 1 capital and Tier 1 common, based on Regions’ current understanding of Basel III requirements.  Regions currently calculates
its risk-based capital ratios under guidelines adopted by the Federal Reserve based on the 1988 Capital Accord (“Basel I”) of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (the
“Basel Committee”).  In December 2010, the Basel Committee released its final framework for Basel III, which will strengthen international capital and liquidity regulation.  When
implemented by U.S. bank regulatory agencies and fully phased-in, Basel III will change capital requirements and place greater emphasis on common equity.  Implementation of
Basel III will begin on January 1, 2013, and will be phased in over a multi-year period.  The U.S. bank regulatory agencies have not yet finalized regulations governing the
implementation of Basel III.  Accordingly, the calculations provided below are estimates, based on Regions’ current understanding of the framework, including the Company’s
reading of the requirements, and informal feedback received through the regulatory process.  Regions’ understanding of the framework is evolving and will likely change as the
regulations are finalized.  Because the Basel III implementation regulations are not formally defined by GAAP and have not yet been finalized and codified, these measures are
considered to be non-GAAP financial measures, and other entities may calculate them differently from Regions’ disclosed calculations.  Since analysts and banking regulators
may assess Regions’ capital adequacy using the Basel III framework, we believe that it is useful to provide investors the ability to assess Regions’ capital adequacy on the
same basis.


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SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN HIGH RISK LOAN
PORTFOLIOS
Total Investor Real Estate
Higher Risk Investor Real Estate Portfolio
Reduced Investor Real Estate
$13.6 B or 57% over 5 years
Reduced High Risk Portfolios
$10.5 B or 86% over 5 years