Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

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Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

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Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting80
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on the Consolidated Financial Statements (PCAOB ID No. 34**)**81
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting85
Consolidated Balance Sheets86
Consolidated Statements of Operations87
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income88
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity89
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows90
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements92
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation92
Note 2 - Acquisitions93
Note 3 - Cash and Due from Banks97
Note 4 - Securities97
Note 5 - Loans and Leases101
Note 6 - Allowance for Credit Losses, Nonaccrual Loans and Leases, and Concentrations of Credit Risk103
Note 7 - Premises, Equipment and Software116
Note 8 - Mortgage Banking and Other117
Note 9 - Leases119
Note 10 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets120
Note 11 - Variable Interest Entities122
Note 12 - Deposits124
Note 13 - Borrowed Funds124
Note 14 - Derivatives126
Note 15 - Employee Benefits129
Note 16 - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)131
Note 17 - Stockholders’ Equity131
Note 18 - Share-Based Compensation133
Note 19 - Commitments and Contingencies134
Note 20 - Fair Value Measurements135
Note 21 - Noninterest Income142
Note 22 - Other Operating Expense144
Note 23 - Income Taxes144
Note 24 - Earnings Per Share147
Note 25 - Regulatory Matters147
Note 26 - Business Operating Segments149
Note 27 - Parent Company Financials152
Note 28 - Subsequent Events153
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REPORT OF MANAGEMENT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate system of internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company’s system of internal control over financial reporting is designed, under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect all 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.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s system of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022 based on the framework set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013). Based on that assessment, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2022, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is effective.

The Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022 has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their accompanying report appearing on page 85, which expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

Providence, Rhode Island

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Citizens Financial Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders' equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 17, 2023, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

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Allowance for Credit Losses - Refer to Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements

Critical Audit Matter Description

Management’s estimate of expected credit losses in the Company’s loan and lease portfolios is recorded in the ALLL and the allowance for unfunded lending commitments (collectively the ACL). The ACL is maintained at a level the Company believes to be appropriate to absorb expected lifetime credit losses over the contractual life of the loan and lease portfolios and on the unfunded lending commitments. The determination of the ACL is based on periodic evaluation of the loan and lease portfolios and unfunded lending commitments that are not unconditionally cancellable considering a number of relevant underlying factors, including key assumptions and evaluation of quantitative and qualitative information.

Key assumptions used in the ACL measurement process include the use of a two-year reasonable and supportable economic forecast period followed by a one-year reversion period to historical credit loss information.

The quantitative evaluation of the adequacy of the ACL utilizes a single economic forecast as its foundation and is primarily based on econometric models that use known or estimated data as of the balance sheet date and forecasted data over the reasonable and supportable period. Known and estimated data include current PD, LGD and EAD (for commercial), timing and amount of expected draws (for unfunded lending commitments), FICO, LTV, term and time on books (for retail loans), mix and level of loan balances, delinquency levels, assigned risk ratings, previous loss experience, current business conditions, amounts and timing of expected future cash flows, and factors particular to a specific commercial credit such as competition, business and management performance. Forward-looking economic assumptions include real gross domestic product, unemployment rate, interest rate curve, and changes in collateral values. This data is aggregated to estimate expected credit losses over the contractual life of the loans and leases, adjusted for expected prepayments. In highly volatile economic environments historical information, such as commercial customer financial statements or consumer credit ratings, may not be as important to estimating future expected losses as forecasted inputs to the models.

The ACL may also be affected materially by a variety of qualitative factors that the Company considers to reflect current judgment of various events and risks that are not measured in the statistical procedures including uncertainty related to the economic forecasts used in the modeled credit loss estimates, loan growth, back testing results, credit underwriting policy exceptions, regulatory and audit findings, and peer comparisons. The qualitative allowance is further affected by sensitivity analysis for certain industry sectors or loan classes, including CRE office.

Given the size of the loan and lease portfolios and unfunded commitments and the subjective nature of estimating the ACL, including the estimated impact of the factors noted above and related economic forecasting uncertainty, auditing the ACL involved a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort.

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

Our audit procedures related to the ACL for the loan and lease portfolios and unfunded commitments included the following, among others:

  • We tested the effectiveness of controls over the (i) selection of the foundational economic forecast, (ii) development, execution. and monitoring of the econometric models, (iii) estimation of management’s adjustments to the modeled reserves in the industry sectors facing challenges in the current macroeconomic environment, (iv) determination of the qualitative allowance, and (v) overall calculation and disclosure of the ACL.

  • With the assistance of credit specialists, we (i) evaluated the reasonableness of the econometric models and related assumptions, (ii) assessed the reasonableness of design, theory, and logic of the econometric models for estimating expected credit losses, (iii) tested the accuracy of the data input into the econometric models, and (iv) tested the arithmetic accuracy of the models’ calculations of the expected credit losses.

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  • We (i) evaluated the appropriateness and relevance of the qualitative factors, including management’s consideration of the economic forecasting uncertainty and adjustments to the modeled reserves for the industry sectors facing challenges in the current macroeconomic environment, (ii) tested the accuracy and evaluated the relevance of the historical loss data used in determining the qualitative allowance, (iii) evaluated the reasonableness of the Company’s assessment and determination of the qualitative factors and related impact on the estimation of the qualitative allowance and (iv) tested the arithmetic accuracy of the calculation of the qualitative allowance.

  • We tested the arithmetic accuracy of the calculation of the overall ACL and assessed the reasonableness of the related disclosures.

Investors Acquisition – Refer to Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements

Critical Audit Matter Description

On April 6, 2022, Citizens completed its previously announced Investors Bancorp, Inc. (“Investors”) acquisition pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger entered into on July 28, 2021. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Investors merged with Citizens, with Citizens as the surviving corporation, and Investors Bank, a New Jersey state-chartered bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of Investors, merged with CBNA, with CBNA as the surviving bank.

The Investors acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed from Investors were recorded at fair value as of the closing date. The determination of fair value requires management to make estimates about discount rates, future expected cash flows, market conditions and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and are subject to change.

Fair values for loans and leases are based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered factors including type of loan and lease and related collateral, fixed or variable interest rate, term, amortization status, credit loss and prepayment expectations, market interest rates and other market factors (e.g., liquidity) from the perspective of a market participant. Loans and leases were grouped together according to similar characteristics when applying various valuation techniques. The discount rates used are based on current market rates for new originations of comparable loans and leases and include adjustments for liquidity. The probability of default, loss given default, exposure at default and prepayment assumptions are the key factors driving credit losses which are embedded into the estimated cash flows.

Fair value of core deposit intangible represents the value of certain client deposit relationships, estimated utilizing the favorable source of funds method. Appropriate consideration was given to deposit costs including servicing costs, client retention and alternative funding source costs at the time of acquisition. The discount rate used was derived taking into account the estimated cost of equity, risk-free return rate and risk premium for the market, and specific risk related to the asset’s cash flows. The core deposit intangible is being amortized over 10 years using an accelerated depreciation methodology.

We identified the valuation of the loans and leases and the core deposit intangible asset as a critical audit matter because these fair value determinations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions. Performing audit procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of these estimates and assumptions required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the involvement of our valuation specialists.

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

Our audit procedures related to the valuation of the acquired loans and leases and the core deposit intangible asset as part of the Investors acquisition included the following, among others:

  • We tested the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of internal controls over the purchase accounting and policy conclusions reached by management, including Management’s determination and review of the valuation methodology and relevant assumptions related to the loans and leases and core deposit intangible asset.
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  • With the assistance of internal valuation specialists, we (i) evaluated the appropriateness of the valuation methodology used and the reasonableness of the valuation and business assumptions used in the valuation, including the selection of discount rates used in the valuation of the loans and leases and the cost of alternative funds used in the valuation of the core deposit intangible asset, and (ii) assessed the mathematical accuracy of the significant valuation calculations.

  • We tested the completeness and accuracy of the source information used in the valuation of the loans and leases and valuation of the core deposit intangible asset.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 17, 2023

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2000.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

Providence, Rhode Island

Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Citizens Financial Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022, of the Company and our report dated February 17, 2023, expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s 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 Report of Management 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 are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. 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.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

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 consolidated 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 consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, 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.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

February 17, 2023

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31,
(in millions, except share data)20222021
ASSETS:
Cash and due from banks$1,489$1,155
Interest-bearing cash and due from banks9,0588,003
Interest-bearing deposits in banks303316
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value (including $270 and $640 pledged to creditors, respectively)(1)24,00726,067
Debt securities held to maturity (fair value of $9,042 and $2,289, respectively, and including $110 and $77 pledged to creditors, respectively)(1)9,8342,242
Loans held for sale, at fair value7742,733
Other loans held for sale208735
Loans and leases156,662128,163
Less: Allowance for loan and lease losses(1,983)(1,758)
Net loans and leases154,679126,405
Derivative assets8421,216
Premises and equipment, net844768
Bank-owned life insurance3,2362,843
Goodwill8,1737,116
Other intangible assets(2)19764
Other assets13,0898,746
TOTAL ASSETS$226,733$188,409
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
LIABILITIES:
Deposits:
Noninterest-bearing$49,283$49,443
Interest-bearing131,441104,918
Total deposits180,724154,361
Short-term borrowed funds374
Derivative liabilities1,909197
Long-term borrowed funds15,8876,932
Other liabilities4,5203,425
TOTAL LIABILITIES203,043164,989
Commitments and Contingencies (refer to Note 19)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Preferred Stock:
$25.00 par value,100,000,000 shares authorized; 2,050,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022 and 20212,0142,014
Common stock:
$0.01 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 645,220,018 shares issued and 492,282,158 shares outstanding at December 31, 2022 and 571,259,135 shares issued and 422,137,197 shares outstanding at December 31, 202166
Additional paid-in capital22,14219,005
Retained earnings9,1597,978
Treasury stock, at cost, 152,937,860 and 149,121,938 shares at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively(5,071)(4,918)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(4,560)(665)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY23,69023,420
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY$226,733$188,409

(1) Includes only collateral pledged by the Company where counterparties have the right to sell or pledge the collateral.

(2) Excludes MSRs, which are reported in Other assets.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions, except share and per share data)202220212020
INTEREST INCOME:
Interest and fees on loans and leases$5,968$4,253$4,719
Interest and fees on loans held for sale678275
Interest and fees on other loans held for sale571333
Investment securities840487519
Interest-bearing deposits in banks1281611
Total interest income7,0604,8515,357
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits651160509
Short-term borrowed funds2312
Long-term borrowed funds374178260
Total interest expense1,048339771
Net interest income6,0124,5124,586
Provision (benefit) for credit losses474(411)1,616
Net interest income after provision (benefit) for credit losses5,5384,9232,970
NONINTEREST INCOME:
Service charges and fees420409403
Capital markets fees368428250
Card fees273250217
Mortgage banking fees261434915
Trust and investment services fees249239203
Foreign exchange and derivative products188120120
Letter of credit and loan fees159156140
Securities gains, net9104
Other income828967
Total noninterest income2,0092,1352,319
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:
Salaries and employee benefits2,5492,1322,123
Outside services700595553
Equipment and software648610565
Occupancy410333331
Other operating expense585411419
Total noninterest expense4,8924,0813,991
Income before income tax expense2,6552,9771,298
Income tax expense582658241
NET INCOME$2,073$2,319$1,057
Net income available to common stockholders$1,960$2,206$950
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic475,959,815425,669,451427,062,537
Diluted477,803,142427,435,818428,157,780
Per common share information:
Basic earnings$4.12$5.18$2.22
Diluted earnings4.105.162.22

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)202220212020
Net income$2,073$2,319$1,057
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Net unrealized derivative instruments gains (losses) arising during the periods, net of income taxes of ($466), ($17) and $33, respectively(1,340)(49)97
Reclassification adjustment for net derivative (gains) losses included in net income, net of income taxes of $30, ($34) and ($38), respectively85(101)(111)
Net unrealized debt securities gains (losses) arising during the periods, net of income taxes of ($868), ($172) and $124, respectively(2,608)(528)382
Reclassification of net debt securities (gains) losses to net income, net of income taxes of ($2), ($2) and ($1), respectively(7)(8)(3)
Employee benefit plans:
Actuarial gain (loss), net of income taxes of ($15), $19 and ($10), respectively(37)55(27)
Reclassification of actuarial (gain) loss to net income, net of income taxes of $2, $7 and $4, respectively122613
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes(3,895)(605)351
Total comprehensive income (loss)($1,822)$1,714$1,408

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Preferred StockCommon StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained EarningsTreasury Stock, at CostAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Total
(in millions)SharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance at December 31, 20192$1,570433$6$18,891$6,498($4,353)($411)$22,201
Dividends to common stockholders—————(672)——(672)
Dividends to preferred stockholders—————(107)——(107)
Preferred stock issued—395——————395
Treasury stock purchased——(8)———(270)—(270)
Share-based compensation plans——1—30———30
Employee stock purchase plan——1—19———19
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle—————(331)——(331)
Total comprehensive income (loss):
Net income—————1,057——1,057
Other comprehensive income (loss)———————351351
Total comprehensive income (loss)—————1,057—3511,408
Balance at December 31, 20202$1,965427$6$18,940$6,445($4,623)($60)$22,673
Dividends to common stockholders—————(670)——(670)
Dividends to preferred stockholders—————(113)——(113)
Preferred stock issued—296——————296
Preferred stock redemption—(247)———(3)——(250)
Treasury stock purchased——(6)———(295)—(295)
Share-based compensation plans——1—43———43
Employee stock purchase plan————22———22
Total comprehensive income (loss):
Net income—————2,319——2,319
Other comprehensive income (loss)———————(605)(605)
Total comprehensive income (loss)—————2,319—(605)1,714
Balance at December 31, 20212$2,014422$6$19,005$7,978($4,918)($665)$23,420
Dividends to common stockholders—————(779)——(779)
Dividends to preferred stockholders—————(113)——(113)
Issuance of common stock - business acquisition——72—3,036———3,036
Treasury stock purchased——(4)———(153)—(153)
Share-based compensation plans——2—77———77
Employee stock purchase plan————24———24
Total comprehensive income (loss):
Net income—————2,073——2,073
Other comprehensive income (loss)———————(3,895)(3,895)
Total comprehensive income (loss)—————2,073—(3,895)(1,822)
Balance at December 31, 20222$2,014492$6$22,142$9,159($5,071)($4,560)$23,690

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)202220212020
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$2,073$2,319$1,057
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net change in cash due to operating activities:
Provision (benefit) for credit losses474(411)1,616
Net change in loans held for sale1,7331,08532
Depreciation, amortization and accretion565625578
Deferred income taxes57(429)(238)
Share-based compensation845948
Net gain on sale of assets(9)(11)(4)
Net (increase) decrease in other assets(1,894)(1,719)(3,979)
Net increase (decrease) in other liabilities1,0367571,001
Net change due to operating activities4,1192,275111
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investment securities:
Purchases of debt securities available for sale(10,776)(12,406)(9,271)
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of debt securities available for sale3,4227,8106,943
Proceeds from sales of debt securities available for sale1,178790585
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of debt securities held to maturity1,0351,006897
Net (increase) decrease in interest-bearing deposits in banks13(10)(9)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(1)(255)(165)(3)
Purchases of loans(1,007)(3,778)(3,315)
Sales of loans2,6779343,014
Net (increase) decrease in loans and leases(7,927)(3,177)(4,794)
Capital expenditures, net(126)(124)(118)
Purchases of bank-owned life insurance(100)(1,050)—
Other(771)(316)(65)
Net change due to investing activities(12,637)(10,486)(6,136)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net increase (decrease) in deposits6,1467,19721,851
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowed funds(95)(154)(39)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term borrowed funds24,617—8,323
Repayments of long-term borrowed funds(19,691)(1,352)(14,022)
Treasury stock purchased(153)(295)(270)
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock—296395
Redemption of preferred stock—(250)—
Dividends declared and paid to common stockholders(779)(670)(672)
Dividends declared and paid to preferred stockholders(113)(113)(98)
Premium paid to exchange debt—(1)(80)
Payments of employee tax withholding for share-based compensation(25)(22)(16)
Net change due to financing activities9,9074,63615,372
Net change in cash and cash equivalents**(2)**1,389(3,575)9,347
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period**(2)**9,15812,7333,386
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period**(2)**$10,547$9,158$12,733
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Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)202220212020
Supplemental disclosures:
Interest paid$989$347$837
Income taxes paid1831,247261
Non-cash items:
Transfer of securities from available for sale to held to maturity$8,563$—$813
Loans securitized and transferred to securities available for sale143260956
Loans securitized and transferred to securities held to maturity——111
Stock issued for share-based compensation plans774330
Stock issued for Employee Stock Purchase Plan242219
Investors Acquisition:
Fair value of assets acquired, excluding cash and cash equivalents27,113——
Goodwill and other intangible assets992——
Fair value of liabilities assumed24,982——
Common stock issued3,036——
Replacement equity awards19——

(1) Primarily includes cash paid of $355 million to acquire Investors less $287 million in cash acquired, and $143 million and $23 million of cash paid for the HSBC transaction and acquisition of DH Capital, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2022. See Note 2 for more detailed information regarding these acquisitions.

(2) Cash and cash equivalents include cash and due from banks and interest-bearing cash and due from banks as reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accounting and reporting policies of Citizens Financial Group, Inc. conform to GAAP. The Company’s principal business activity is banking, conducted through its subsidiary CBNA. The Company also provides M&A, capital raising and other financial advisory services to middle market companies across a focused set of industry verticals through its broker-dealers.

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Citizens and subsidiaries in which Citizens has a controlling financial interest. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The Company has evaluated its unconsolidated entities and does not believe that any entity in which it has an interest, but does not currently consolidate, meets the requirements to be consolidated as a variable interest entity.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of 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. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near-term relate to the determination of the ACL.

Significant Accounting Policies

The following table identifies the Company’s significant accounting policies and the Note and Page where a detailed description of each policy can be found.

NotePage
Cash and Due From Banks397
Securities497
Loans and Leases5101
Allowance for Credit Losses6103
Premises, Equipment and Software7116
Mortgage Servicing Rights8117
Leases9119
Goodwill and Intangible Assets10120
Variable Interest Entities11122
Derivative Instruments14126
Employee Benefits15129
Treasury Stock17131
Employee Share-Based Compensation18133
Fair Value Measurement20135
Revenue Recognition21142
Income Taxes23144
Earnings Per Share24147

Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2022

PronouncementSummary of GuidanceEffects on Financial Statements
Reference Rate Reform - Deferral of the Sunset Date December 2022•This standard was effective upon issuance. •Deferred the sunset date of the temporary relief provided by ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024.•The Company adopted this standard upon issuance. •Adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTE 2 - ACQUISITIONS

Acquisition of HSBC

On February 18, 2022, CBNA closed on its previously announced HSBC transaction, which included 66 branches in the New York City metropolitan area, 9 branches in the Mid-Atlantic/Washington D.C. area, and 5 branches in Southeast Florida. The acquired liabilities and assets included approximately $6.3 billion in deposits and $1.5 billion in loans. The transaction resulted in an increase to goodwill of $120 million, which was allocated to the Consumer business segment as of December 31, 2022.

The impact of the HSBC transaction, along with supplemental pro forma information as if the HSBC transaction had occurred on January 1, 2021, are not material to the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The HSBC transaction was accounted for as a business combination. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed from HSBC were recorded at fair value as of the transaction date. The determination of fair value requires management to make estimates about discount rates, future expected cash flows, market conditions and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and are subject to change. The fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed from HSBC were deemed final as of June 30, 2022 and are not material to the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Investors Acquisition

On April 6, 2022, Citizens completed its previously announced Investors acquisition pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger entered into on July 28, 2021. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Investors merged with Citizens, with Citizens as the surviving corporation, and Investors Bank, a New Jersey state-chartered bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of Investors, merged with CBNA, with CBNA as the surviving bank. The Investors acquisition builds Citizens’ physical presence in the Mid-Atlantic region with the addition of 154 branches located in the greater New York City and Philadelphia metropolitan areas and across New Jersey.

Upon closing of the acquisition, each share of Investors common stock was converted into 0.297 of a share of the Company’s common stock. This conversion, coupled with the conversion of equity awards noted below under “Share-Based Compensation Activity”, resulted in an increase of approximately 73.6 million basic and diluted shares. The Company also paid $1.46 in cash to shareholders of Investors for each share they owned.

The Investors acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed from Investors were recorded at fair value as of the closing date. The determination of fair value requires management to make estimates about discount rates, future expected cash flows, market conditions and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and are subject to change. Fair value estimates related to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed from Investors are subject to adjustment for up to one year after the closing date if new information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the closing date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized as of that date.

Citizens considers its valuation of certain other assets and other liabilities to be preliminary as of December 31, 2022. While the Company believes the information available as of April 6, 2022 provides a reasonable basis for estimating fair value, additional information may become available that could result in adjustments to the fair values presented, although any such adjustments are not expected to be material. Any adjustments identified during the one year period subsequent to the closing date will be recognized in the corresponding reporting period.

Share-Based Compensation Activity

Under the terms of the merger agreement with Investors, stock options and restricted shares granted by Investors that were outstanding as of April 6, 2022 were converted into CFG awards and remain subject to their original terms and conditions. Citizens issued 1,151,301 stock options and 259,316 restricted shares in connection with the transaction.

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The following table includes a preliminary allocation of the consideration paid for the fair value of the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed from Investors:

(in millions, except share and per share data)April 6, 2022
Consideration
CFG common shares issued72,148,855
CFG share price on April 6, 2022$42.08
Fair value of consideration for outstanding common stock$3,036
Cash paid355
Consideration related to equity awards19
Fair value of merger consideration3,410
Assets acquired
Cash and equivalents287
Investment securities3,826
Loans held for sale2,162
Net loans and leases20,139
Premises and equipment62
Core deposit intangible and other intangible assets119
Other assets924
Total assets acquired27,519
Liabilities assumed
Deposits20,217
Borrowed funds4,097
Other liabilities668
Total liabilities assumed24,982
Less: Net assets2,537
Goodwill$873

Preliminary goodwill of $873 million recorded in connection with the acquisition resulted from the expected synergies, operational efficiencies and expertise of Investors. The amount of goodwill recorded reflects the increased market share and related synergies that are expected to result from the acquisition, and represents the excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired from Investors. The goodwill was allocated to the Company’s two business operating segments on a preliminary basis and is not deductible for income tax purposes.

Intangible assets from the Investors acquisition consist of core deposits and naming rights. For additional information on these intangibles and goodwill see Note 10.

The following table includes the fair value and unpaid principal balance of the loans acquired from Investors:

April 6, 2022
(in millions)Unpaid Principal BalanceFair Value
Commercial and industrial$3,021$2,899
Commercial real estate13,31013,065
Leases99
Total commercial16,34015,973
Residential mortgages3,9493,889
Home equity267273
Other retail44
Total retail4,2204,166
Net loans and leases$20,560$20,139
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Fair value is estimated as of April 6, 2022 and reflects a credit mark of $101 million on PCD funded loans recorded through purchase accounting, and an accretable discount of $320 million comprised of $179 million in interest rate mark and $141 million in non-PCD credit mark.

The following is a description of the methods used to determine the fair value of significant assets and liabilities:

Cash and Equivalents

The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents is a reasonable estimate of fair value based on the short-term nature of these assets.

Investment Securities

Fair value estimates for AFS securities were determined by third-party pricing vendors. The third-party vendors use a variety of methods when pricing securities that incorporate relevant market data to arrive at an estimate of what a buyer in the marketplace would pay for a security under current market conditions. These methods include the use of quoted prices for an identical or similar security and an alternative market-based or income approach like the discounted cash flow pricing model. Substantially all of the investment securities acquired in connection with the Investors acquisition were sold subsequent to closing to align with Citizens’ portfolio management strategy.

Loans held for sale

Loans held for sale are valued based on quoted market prices, where available, prices for other traded loans with similar characteristics, and purchase commitments and bid information from market participants. The prices are adjusted as necessary to take into consideration the specific characteristics of certain loans that are priced based on the pricing of similar loans.

Loans and Leases

Fair values for loans and leases are based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered factors including type of loan and lease and related collateral, fixed or variable interest rate, term, amortization status, credit loss and prepayment expectations, market interest rates and other market factors (e.g., liquidity) from the perspective of a market participant. Loans and leases were grouped together according to similar characteristics when applying various valuation techniques. The discount rates used are based on current market rates for new originations of comparable loans and leases and include adjustments for liquidity. The probability of default, loss given default, exposure at default and prepayment assumptions are the key factors driving credit losses which are embedded into the estimated cash flows.

Premises and Equipment

Fair value of premises is based on a market approach using third-party appraisals and broker opinions of value for land, office and branch space.

Core Deposit Intangible

Fair value of core deposit intangible represents the value of certain client deposit relationships, estimated utilizing the favorable source of funds method. Appropriate consideration was given to deposit costs including servicing costs, client retention and alternative funding source costs at the time of acquisition. The discount rate used was derived taking into account the estimated cost of equity, risk-free return rate and risk premium for the market, and specific risk related to the asset’s cash flows. The core deposit intangible is being amortized over 10 years using an accelerated depreciation methodology.

Deposits

Fair value of time deposits was estimated by discounting contractual cash flows using current market rates for instruments with similar maturities. For deposits with no defined maturity, carrying value approximates fair value.

Borrowed Funds

The fair value of borrowed funds was estimated by using a discounted cash flow methodology based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of instruments.

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The following table presents the financial results of Investors included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations from the date of acquisition through December 31, 2022:

(in millions)April 6, 2022 through December 31, 2022
Net interest income$627
Noninterest income37
Net income287

The following table presents unaudited supplemental pro forma financial information as if the Investors acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2021 and includes the impact of (i) amortizing and accreting fair value adjustments associated with loans and leases, (ii) the amortization of recognized intangible assets and the elimination of Investors’ historical amortization of these assets, (iii) the elimination of Investors’ historical accretion and amortization of deferred fees and costs on loans and leases, (iv) the elimination of Investors’ historical accretion and amortization of discounts and premiums on loans and leases, debt securities and long-term borrowed funds and (v) the related estimated income tax effects. The pro forma financial information does not necessarily reflect the results that would have occurred had Citizens acquired Investors on January 1, 2021.

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)20222021
Net interest income$6,226$5,342
Noninterest income2,0552,168
Net income(1)2,4082,376

(1) Excludes the acceleration of one-time executive compensation and Employee Stock Ownership Plan expenses of $122 million incurred by Investors in the first quarter of 2022.

In addition, the supplemental pro forma financial information includes non-recurring acquisition-related costs of $335 million incurred during the year ended December 31, 2022, as summarized in the following table. These costs, along with the $13 million incurred during 2021, are included in the first quarter of 2021 for the purpose of reporting supplemental pro forma financial information presented above.

(in millions)Year Ended December 31, 2022
Provision for credit losses(1)$145
Salaries and employee benefits(2)83
Outside services(3)61
Mark-to-market losses on LHFS portfolio(4)31
Other operating expense15
Total acquisition-related costs$335

(1) Represents the initial provision for credit losses also recognized through a fair value mark as required by purchase accounting.

(2) Comprised primarily of severance and employee retention costs.

(3) Comprised primarily of technology, legal, advisory, and other professional related fees.

(4) Represents mark-to-market losses on loans acquired from Investors classified as LHFS.

Under CECL, Citizens is required to determine whether purchased loans held for investment have experienced more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination. Citizens considers a variety of factors in connection with the identification of more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality including, but not limited to, nonperforming status, delinquency, risk ratings, TDR classification, FICO scores and other qualitative factors. Citizens initially measures the amortized cost of a PCD loan by adding the acquisition date estimate of expected credit losses to the loan's purchase price. The initial ALLL for PCD loans of $101 million was established through an adjustment to the Investors loan balance and related purchase accounting mark. Non-PCD loans and PCD loans had a fair value of $15.6 billion and $4.5 billion at the acquisition date and unpaid principal balance of $15.9 billion and $4.7 billion, respectively. In accordance with U.S. GAAP there was no carryover of the ACL that had been previously recorded by Investors. Subsequent to the acquisition, Citizens recorded an ACL on non-PCD loans of $145 million through provision expense for credit losses.

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The following table presents PCD loan activity at the date of acquisition:

(in millions)April 6, 2022
Principal balance$4,685
ALLL at acquisition(101)
Non-credit discount(72)
Purchase price$4,512

Acquisition of DH Capital

On June 8, 2022, Citizens completed the acquisition of DH Capital, a private investment banking firm serving companies in the internet infrastructure, software, IT services and communications sectors. The fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with this acquisition were deemed final as of December 31, 2022 and are not material to the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The impact of the DH Capital acquisition, along with supplemental pro forma information as if the DH Capital acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2021, are not material to the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

NOTE 3 - CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS

For the purpose of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents have original maturities of three months or less and include cash and due from banks and interest-bearing cash and due from banks. The Company had no material restrictions on the use or availability of its cash as of December 31, 2022 or 2021.

NOTE 4 - SECURITIES

Investments include debt and equity securities and other investment securities. Citizens classifies debt securities as AFS, HTM, or trading based on management’s intent to hold to maturity at the time of purchase. Management reserves the right to change the initial classification of debt and equity securities purchased based on its intent to hold to maturity or as permitted by periodic changes in accounting guidance. Equity securities are recorded at fair value or at cost if there is not a readily determinable fair value.

Debt securities that will be held for indefinite periods of time and may be sold in response to changes in interest rates, changes in prepayment risk, or other factors considered in managing the Company’s asset/liability strategy are classified as AFS and reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported in AOCI, net of taxes, as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Gains and losses on the sales of securities are recognized in noninterest income and are computed using the specific identification method.

Debt securities for which the Company has the ability and intent to hold to maturity are classified as HTM and reported at amortized cost. Transfers of debt securities to the HTM classification are recognized at fair value at the date of transfer.

For debt securities classified as AFS or HTM, interest income is recorded on the accrual basis including the amortization of premiums and the accretion of discounts. Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized or accreted using the effective interest method over the estimated lives of the individual securities. Citizens uses actual prepayment experience and estimates of future prepayments to determine the constant effective yield necessary to apply the effective interest method of income recognition. Estimates of future prepayments are based on the underlying collateral characteristics of each security and are derived from market sources. Judgment is involved in making determinations about prepayment expectations and in changing those expectations in response to changes in interest rates and macroeconomic conditions. The amortization of premiums and the accretion of discounts associated with mortgage-backed securities may be significantly impacted by changes in prepayment assumptions.

Securities classified as trading are bought and held principally for selling them in the near-term and carried at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. When applicable, realized and unrealized gains and losses on such assets are reported in noninterest income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Equity securities are primarily composed of FHLB and FRB stock (which are carried at cost) and money market mutual fund investments held by the Company’s broker-dealers (which are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in noninterest income) and are recorded in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Equity securities that are carried at cost are reviewed at least annually for impairment, with valuation adjustments recognized in noninterest income.

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The following table presents the major components of securities at amortized cost and fair value:

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(in millions)Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueAmortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesFair Value
U.S. Treasury and other$3,678$1($193)$3,486$11$—$—$11
State and political subdivisions2——22——2
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities21,25010(2,198)19,06224,607210(375)24,442
Other/non-agency280—(29)2513979(1)405
Total mortgage-backed securities21,53010(2,227)19,31325,004219(376)24,847
Collateralized loan obligations1,248—(42)1,2061,208—(1)1,207
Total debt securities available for sale, at fair value$26,458$11($2,462)$24,007$26,225$219($377)$26,067
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities$9,253$4($751)$8,506$1,505$52$—$1,557
Total mortgage-backed securities9,2534(751)8,5061,50552—1,557
Asset-backed securities581—(45)5367372(7)732
Total debt securities held to maturity$9,834$4($796)$9,042$2,242$54($7)$2,289
Equity securities, at cost$1,058$—$—$1,058$624$—$—$624
Equity securities, at fair value153——153109——109

Accrued interest receivable on debt securities totaled $107 million and $56 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and is included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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The following table presents the amortized cost and fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity as of December 31, 2022. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without incurring penalties.

Distribution of Maturities
(in millions)1 Year or LessAfter 1 Year through 5 YearsAfter 5 Years through 10 YearsAfter 10 YearsTotal
Amortized cost:
U.S. Treasury and other$—$2,114$1,564$—$3,678
State and political subdivisions———22
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities11,1492,88917,21121,250
Other/non-agency———280280
Collateralized loan obligations——241,2241,248
Total debt securities available for sale13,2634,47718,71726,458
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities———9,2539,253
Asset-backed securities—581——581
Total debt securities held to maturity—581—9,2539,834
Total amortized cost of debt securities$1$3,844$4,477$27,970$36,292
Fair value:
U.S. Treasury and other$—$2,010$1,476$—$3,486
State and political subdivisions———22
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities11,0972,69115,27319,062
Other/non-agency———251251
Collateralized loan obligations——231,1831,206
Total debt securities available for sale13,1074,19016,70924,007
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities———8,5068,506
Asset-backed securities—536——536
Total debt securities held to maturity—536—8,5069,042
Total fair value of debt securities$1$3,643$4,190$25,215$33,049

Taxable interest income from investment securities as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations was $840 million, $487 million and $519 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The following table presents realized gains and losses on sale of securities:

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)202220212020
Gains$13$15$6
Losses(4)(5)(2)
Securities gains, net$9$10$4
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The following table presents the amortized cost and fair value of debt securities pledged:

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(in millions)Amortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair Value
Pledged against derivatives, to qualify for fiduciary powers, or to secure public and other deposits as required by law$3,966$3,527$4,816$4,782
Pledged as collateral for FHLB borrowing capacity244217325333
Pledged against repurchase agreements——11

The Company regularly enters into security repurchase agreements with unrelated counterparties, which involve the transfer of a security from one party to another, and a subsequent transfer of substantially the same security back to the original party. These repurchase agreements are typically short-term in nature and are accounted for as secured borrowed funds in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company recognized no offsetting of short-term receivables or payables as of December 31, 2022 or 2021. The Company offsets certain derivative assets and derivative liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For further information see Note 14.

Securitizations of mortgage loans retained in the investment portfolio for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were $143 million and $260 million, respectively. These securitizations include a substantive guarantee by a third party. The guarantors were FNMA and FHLMC in 2022 and 2021, and also included GNMA in 2021. The debt securities received from the guarantors are classified as AFS.

Impairment

Upon purchase of HTM investment securities and at each subsequent measurement date, Citizens is required to evaluate the securities for risk of loss over their life and, if necessary, establish an associated reserve. Recognition of a reserve for expected credit losses is not required if the amount the Company expects to realize is zero (commonly referred to as “zero expected credit losses”). The Company evaluated its existing HTM portfolio as of December 31, 2022 and concluded that in excess of 94% of HTM securities met the zero expected credit loss criteria and, therefore, no ACL was recognized. Lifetime expected credit losses on the remainder of the HTM portfolio were determined to be insignificant based on the modeling of the Company’s credit loss position in the securities. The Company monitors the credit exposure through the use of credit quality indicators. For these securities, the Company uses external credit ratings or an internally derived credit rating when an external rating is not available. All securities were determined to be investment grade at December 31, 2022.

Citizens reviews its AFS debt securities for impairment at the individual security level on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if a potential loss triggering event occurs. The initial indicator of impairment for debt securities classified as AFS is a decline in fair value below its amortized cost basis. For any security that has declined in fair value below the amortized cost basis, the Company recognizes an impairment loss in current period earnings if management has the intent to sell the security or if it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis.

Estimating the recovery of the amortized cost basis of a debt security is based upon an assessment of the cash flows expected to be collected. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected, discounted at the security’s original effective yield, is less than the amortized cost basis, impairment equal to the shortfall in cash flows has occurred. Citizens evaluates whether any portion of the impairment is attributable to credit-related factors or various other market factors affecting the fair value of the security (e.g., interest rates, spread levels, liquidity in the sector, etc.), and the public credit rating of the security. If credit-related factors exist, credit-related impairment has occurred regardless of the Company’s intent to hold the security until it recovers.

The credit-related portion of impairment is recognized in current period earnings as provision expense through the establishment of an allowance for AFS securities, to the extent the allowance does not reduce the value of the AFS security below its current fair value. The remaining non-credit related portion of impairment is recognized in OCI. Improvement in credit losses in subsequent periods results in a reversal of the allowance for AFS securities and a corresponding decrease to provision expense, to the extent the allowance does not become negative. Accrued interest receivable on AFS debt securities is excluded from the balances used to calculate the allowance for AFS securities. All accrued and uncollected interest is immediately reversed against interest income when it is deemed uncollectible.

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The following tables present AFS debt securities with fair values below their respective carrying values, separated by the duration the securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:

December 31, 2022
Less than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotal
(in millions)Fair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized Losses
US Treasury and other$3,356($193)$—$—$3,356($193)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities13,353(1,136)5,042(1,062)18,395(2,198)
Other/non-agency80(8)171(21)251(29)
Total mortgage-backed securities13,433(1,144)5,213(1,083)18,646(2,227)
Collateralized loan obligations785(26)421(16)1,206(42)
Total$17,574($1,363)$5,634($1,099)$23,208($2,462)
December 31, 2021
Less than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotal
(in millions)Fair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized LossesFair ValueGross Unrealized Losses
Mortgage-backed securities:
Federal agencies and U.S. government sponsored entities$14,131($320)$1,236($55)$15,367($375)
Other/non-agency123(1)——123(1)
Total mortgage-backed securities14,254(321)1,236(55)15,490(376)
Collateralized loan obligations736(1)——736(1)
Total$14,990($322)$1,236($55)$16,226($377)

Citizens does not currently have the intent to sell these debt securities, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell these debt securities prior to recovery of their amortized cost bases. Citizens has determined that credit losses are not expected to be incurred on the AFS debt securities identified with unrealized losses as of December 31, 2022. The unrealized losses on these debt securities reflect non-credit-related factors driven by changes in interest rates. Therefore, the Company has determined that these debt securities are not impaired.

NOTE 5 - LOANS AND LEASES

Loans are classified as held for investment when management has both the intent and ability to hold the loan for the foreseeable future, or until maturity or payoff. Management’s intent and view of the foreseeable future may change based on changes in business strategies and market conditions.

Loans held for investment are reported at the amount of their outstanding principal, net of charge-offs, unearned income, deferred loan origination fees and costs, and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans. Deferred loan origination fees and costs and purchase premiums and discounts are amortized as an adjustment of yield over the life of the loan, using the effective interest method. Unamortized amounts remaining upon prepayment or sale are recorded as interest income or gain (loss) on sale, respectively. Credit card receivables include billed and uncollected interest and fees.

Interest income on loans is determined using the effective interest method. This method calculates periodic interest income at a constant effective yield on the net investment in the loan, to provide a constant rate of return over the term. Loans accounted for using the fair value option are measured at fair value with corresponding changes recognized in noninterest income.

Loan commitment fees for loans that are likely to be drawn down, and other credit related fees, are deferred (together with any incremental costs) and recognized as an adjustment to the effective interest rate over the loan term. When it is unlikely that a loan will be drawn down, the loan commitment fees are recognized over the commitment period on a straight-line basis and are reported within letter of credit and loan fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Loans and leases are disclosed in portfolio segments and classes. The Company’s loan and lease portfolio segments are commercial and retail. The classes of loans and leases are: commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, leases, residential mortgages, home equity, automobile, education and other retail.

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The following table presents loans and leases, excluding LHFS:

December 31,
(in millions)20222021
Commercial and industrial$51,836$44,500
Commercial real estate28,86514,264
Leases1,4791,586
Total commercial82,18060,350
Residential mortgages29,92122,822
Home equity14,04312,015
Automobile12,29214,549
Education12,80812,997
Other retail5,4185,430
Total retail74,48267,813
Total loans and leases$156,662$128,163

Accrued interest receivable on loans and leases held for investment totaled $820 million and $450 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and is included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Loans pledged as collateral for FHLB borrowing capacity, primarily residential mortgages and home equity products, totaled $38.4 billion and $26.1 billion at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Loans pledged as collateral to support the contingent ability to borrow at the FRB discount window, if necessary, were primarily comprised of education, automobile, commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate loans, and totaled $34.8 billion and $35.8 billion at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Loans are classified as held for sale when management does not have the intent and ability to hold the loan for the foreseeable future. LHFS for which the fair value option is not elected are carried at the lower of amortized cost or fair value less costs to sell, with any write-downs or subsequent recoveries recognized in other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Citizens elected to account for residential mortgage LHFS and certain commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate LHFS at fair value. See Note 20 for additional information.

The following table presents the composition of LHFS:

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(in millions)Residential Mortgages**(1)**Commercial**(2)**TotalResidential Mortgages**(1)**Commercial**(2)**Total
Loans held for sale at fair value$666$108$774$2,657$76$2,733
Other loans held for sale—208208—735735

(1) Residential mortgage LHFS are originated for sale.

(2) Commercial LHFS at fair value consist of loans managed by the Company’s commercial secondary loan desk. Other commercial LHFS primarily consist of loans associated with the Company’s syndication business.

Citizens is engaged in the leasing of equipment for commercial use, primarily focused on middle market and mid-corporate clients for large capital equipment acquisitions including railcars, trucks and trailers, and other equipment. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease and the related lease classification at inception. Lease terms predominantly range from three to ten years and may include options to purchase the leased property prior to the end of the lease term. The Company does not have lease agreements which contain both lease and non-lease components.

A lessee is evaluated from a credit perspective using the same underwriting standards and procedures as for a loan borrower. A lessee is expected to make rental payments based on its cash flows and the viability of its operations. Leases are usually not evaluated as collateral-based transactions, and therefore the lessee’s overall financial strength is the most important credit evaluation factor.

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The components of the net investment in direct financing and sales-type leases, before ALLL, are presented below:

(in millions)December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Total future minimum lease rentals$1,193$1,195
Estimated residual value of leased equipment (non-guaranteed)413521
Initial direct costs56
Unearned income(132)(136)
Total leases$1,479$1,586

Interest income on direct financing and sales-type leases for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $46 million, $49 million and $64 million, respectively, and is reported within interest and fees on loans and leases in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

A maturity analysis of direct financing and sales-type lease receivables at December 31, 2022 is presented below:

(in millions)
2023$334
2024247
2025193
2026144
2027122
Thereafter153
Total undiscounted future minimum lease rentals$1,193

NOTE 6 - ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES, NONACCRUAL LOANS AND LEASES, AND CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK

Allowance for Credit Losses

Management’s estimate of expected credit losses in the Company’s loan and lease portfolios is recorded in the ALLL and the allowance for unfunded lending commitments (collectively the ACL). The ACL is maintained at a level the Company believes to be appropriate to absorb expected lifetime credit losses over the contractual life of the loan and lease portfolios and on the unfunded lending commitments. The determination of the ACL is based on periodic evaluation of the loan and lease portfolios and unfunded lending commitments that are not unconditionally cancellable considering a number of relevant underlying factors, including key assumptions and evaluation of quantitative and qualitative information. Upon adoption of CECL effective January 1, 2020, the Company’s ACL reserve methodology changed to estimate expected credit losses over the contractual life of loans and leases, resulting in a cumulative-effect reduction of $337 million, net of taxes of $114 million, to retained earnings and a corresponding increase to the ACL of $451 million.

Key assumptions used in the ACL measurement process include the use of a two-year reasonable and supportable economic forecast period followed by a one-year reversion period to historical credit loss information.

The evaluation of quantitative and qualitative information is performed through assessments of groups of assets that share similar risk characteristics and certain individual loans and leases that do not share similar risk characteristics with the collective group. Loans are grouped generally by product type (e.g., commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, residential mortgage), and significant loan portfolios are assessed for credit losses using econometric models.

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The quantitative evaluation of the adequacy of the ACL utilizes a single economic forecast as its foundation, and is primarily based on econometric models that use known or estimated data as of the balance sheet date and forecasted data over the reasonable and supportable period. Known and estimated data include current PD, LGD and EAD (for commercial), timing and amount of expected draws (for unfunded lending commitments), FICO, LTV, term and time on books (for retail loans), mix and level of loan balances, delinquency levels, assigned risk ratings, previous loss experience, current business conditions, amounts and timing of expected future cash flows, and factors particular to a specific commercial credit such as competition, business and management performance. Forward-looking economic assumptions include real gross domestic product, unemployment rate, interest rate curve, and changes in collateral values. This data is aggregated to estimate expected credit losses over the contractual life of the loans and leases, adjusted for expected prepayments. In highly volatile economic environments historical information, such as commercial customer financial statements or consumer credit ratings, may not be as important to estimating future expected losses as forecasted inputs to the models.

The ACL may also be affected materially by a variety of qualitative factors that the Company considers to reflect current judgment of various events and risks that are not measured in the statistical procedures including uncertainty related to the economic forecasts used in the modeled credit loss estimates, loan growth, back testing results, credit underwriting policy exceptions, regulatory and audit findings, and peer comparisons. The qualitative allowance is further affected by sensitivity analysis for certain industry sectors or loan classes, including CRE office.

The measurement process results in specific or pooled allowances for loans, leases and unfunded lending commitments, and qualitative allowances that are judgmentally determined and applied across the portfolio.

There are certain loan portfolios that may not need an econometric model to enable the Company to calculate management’s best estimate of the expected credit losses. Less data intensive, non-modeled approaches to estimating losses are considered more efficient and practical for portfolios that have lower levels of outstanding balances (e.g., runoff or closed portfolios, new products or products that are not significant to the Company’s overall credit risk exposure).

Loans and leases that do not share similar risk characteristics are individually assessed for expected credit losses. Nonaccrual commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate loans with an outstanding balance of $5 million or greater and all commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate TDRs (regardless of size) are assessed on an individual loan level basis. Generally, the measurement of ACL on individual loans and leases is the present value of its future cash flows or the fair value of its underlying collateral, if the loan or lease is collateral dependent. A loan is considered to be collateral dependent when repayment of the loan is expected to be provided solely by the underlying collateral, rather than by cash flows from the borrower’s operations, income or other resources. Loans that are deemed to be collateral dependent are written down to the fair value, less costs to sell, as of the evaluation date and are reassessed each subsequent period to determine if a change to the ACL is required. Subsequent evaluations may result in an increase or decrease to the ACL, based on a corresponding change in the fair value of the collateral during the period. Any subsequent decrease to the ACL (because of an increase to the collateral-dependent loan’s fair value) is limited to the total amount previously written off for that loan. For retail TDRs that are not collateral dependent, the ACL is developed using the present value of expected future cash flows compared to the amortized cost basis in the loans. Expected re-default factors are considered in this analysis. Retail TDRs that are deemed collateral dependent are written down to fair market value less cost to sell.

Expected recoveries are considered in management’s estimate of the ACL and may result in a negative adjustment (i.e., reduction) to the ACL balance. A loan is collateral dependent if repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty as of the evaluation date. Generally, repayment would be expected to be provided substantially by the sale or continued operation of the underlying collateral if cash flows to repay the loan from all other available sources (including guarantors) are expected to be no more than nominal. If repayment is dependent only on the operation of the collateral, the fair value of the collateral would not be adjusted for estimated costs to sell. If a loan is considered collateral dependent, the ACL is calculated as the difference between the fair value of collateral (adjusted for the costs to sell if the sale of the collateral is expected) and the amortized cost basis as of the evaluation date. It is possible to have a negative ACL for a collateral dependent loan if the fair value of the collateral increases in a subsequent reporting period. The negative ACL cannot exceed the total amount previously charged off.

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Accrued interest receivable on loans and leases is excluded from asset balances used to calculate the ACL. All accrued and uncollected interest is immediately reversed against interest income when a loan or lease is placed on nonaccrual status. Uncollectible interest is written off timely in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Generally, loans and leases are placed on nonaccrual status when contractually past due 90 days or more, or earlier if management believes that the probability of collection is insufficient to warrant further accrual. Residential mortgages are placed on nonaccrual status when contractually past due 120 days or more, or sooner if deemed collateral dependent, unless guaranteed by the FHA, VA or USDA. Residential mortgages that received extended forbearance and were subsequently modified as a result of COVID-19 will be placed on nonaccrual sooner than those that were not on extended forbearance, and will return to accrual status only following a sustained period of repayment performance.

The Company estimates expected credit losses associated with off-balance sheet financial instruments such as standby letters of credit, financial guarantees and unfunded loan commitments that are not unconditionally cancellable. Off-balance sheet financial instruments are subject to individual reviews and are analyzed and segregated by risk according to the Company’s internal risk rating scale. These risk classifications, in conjunction with historical loss experience, current and future economic conditions, timing and amount of expected draws, and performance trends within specific portfolio segments, result in the estimate of the allowance for unfunded lending commitments. The Company does not recognize a reserve for future draws from credit lines that are unconditionally cancellable (e.g., credit cards).

The ALLL and the allowance for unfunded lending commitments are reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in the allowance for loan and lease losses and in other liabilities, respectively. Provision for credit losses related to the loan and lease portfolios and the unfunded lending commitments are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as provision for credit losses.

Loan Charge-Offs

Commercial loans are charged off when available information indicates that a loan or portion thereof is determined to be uncollectible. The determination of whether to recognize a charge-off involves many factors, including the prioritization of the Company’s claim in bankruptcy, expectations of the workout/restructuring of the loan and valuation of the borrower’s equity or the loan collateral.

Retail loans are generally fully charged-off or written down to the net realizable value of the underlying collateral, with an offset to the ALLL, upon reaching specified stages of delinquency in accordance with standards established by the FFIEC. Residential real estate loans, credit card loans and unsecured open-end loans are generally charged off in the month when the account becomes 180 days past due. Auto loans, education loans and unsecured closed end loans are generally charged off in the month when the account becomes 120 days past due. Certain retail loans will be charged off or charged down to their net realizable value earlier than the FFIEC charge-off standards in the following circumstances:

  • Loans modified in a TDR that are determined to be collateral-dependent.

  • Residential real estate loans that received extended forbearance and were subsequently modified as a result of COVID-19

  • Loans to borrowers who have experienced an event (e.g., bankruptcy) that suggests a loss is either known or highly certain.

◦Residential real estate and auto loans are charged down to fair value less costs to sell within 60 days of receiving notification of the bankruptcy filing, unless repayment is likely to occur, or when the loan subsequently becomes 60 days past due.

◦Credit card loans are fully charged off within 60 days of receiving notification of the bankruptcy filing or other event.

◦Education loans are generally charged off when the loan becomes 60 days past due after receiving notification of a bankruptcy.

  • Auto loans are written down to fair value less costs to sell upon repossession of the collateral.
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The following table presents a summary of changes in the ACL for the year ended December 31, 2022:

Year Ended December 31, 2022
(in millions)CommercialRetailTotal
Allowance for loan and lease losses, beginning of period$821$937$1,758
Allowance on PCD loans and leases at acquisition992101
Charge-offs(1)(70)(364)(434)
Recoveries18146164
Net charge-offs(52)(218)(270)
Provision expense (benefit) for loans and leases(2)192202394
Allowance for loan and lease losses, end of period1,0609231,983
Allowance for unfunded lending commitments, beginning of period15323176
Provision expense (benefit) for unfunded lending commitments532780
Allowance on PCD unfunded lending commitments at acquisition1—1
Allowance for unfunded lending commitments, end of period20750257
Total allowance for credit losses, end of period$1,267$973$2,240

(1) Excludes $34 million of charge-offs previously taken by Investors or recognized upon completion of the Investors acquisition under purchase accounting for the year ended December 31, 2022. The initial allowance for loan and lease losses on PCD assets included these amounts and, after charging these amounts off upon acquisition, the net impact for PCD assets was $101 million of additional allowance for loan and lease losses.

(2) Includes $169 million of initial provision expense related to non-PCD loans and leases acquired from HSBC and Investors for the year ended December 31, 2022.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, net charge-offs of $270 million, the ACL on PCD loans and leases and unfunded lending commitments at acquisition of $102 million, and a credit provision of $474 million resulted in an increase of $306 million to the ACL.

The retail NCO ratio remained relatively flat compared to 2021. The commercial NCO ratio decreased compared to 2021, as credit performance remained strong.

Our ACL as of December 31, 2022 accounts for an economic forecast over our two-year reasonable and supportable period with peak unemployment of approximately 6%, peak-to-trough GDP decline of approximately 1.4%, and collateral value peak-to-trough declines of approximately 13% in home and approximately 16% in used auto and truck. This forecast incorporates the increased risk of a moderate recession beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022 and persisting for four consecutive quarters.

The following tables present a summary of changes in the ACL for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020:

Year Ended December 31, 2021
(in millions)CommercialRetailTotal
Allowance for loan and lease losses, beginning of period$1,233$1,210$2,443
Charge-offs(218)(321)(539)
Recoveries54160214
Net charge-offs(164)(161)(325)
Provision expense (benefit) for loans and leases(248)(112)(360)
Allowance for loan and lease losses, end of period8219371,758
Allowance for unfunded lending commitments, beginning of period18641227
Provision expense (benefit) for unfunded lending commitments(33)(18)(51)
Allowance for unfunded lending commitments, end of period15323176
Total allowance for credit losses, end of period$974$960$1,934
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Year Ended December 31, 2020
(in millions)CommercialRetailTotal
Allowance for loan and lease losses, beginning of period$674$578$1,252
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle(176)629453
Allowance for loan and lease losses, beginning of period, adjusted4981,2071,705
Charge-offs(437)(406)(843)
Recoveries12138150
Net charge-offs(425)(268)(693)
Provision expense (benefit) for loans and leases1,1602711,431
Allowance for loan and lease losses, end of period1,2331,2102,443
Allowance for unfunded lending commitments, beginning of period44—44
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle(3)1(2)
Allowance for unfunded lending commitments, beginning of period, adjusted41142
Provision expense (benefit) for unfunded lending commitments14540185
Allowance for unfunded lending commitments, end of period18641227
Total allowance for credit losses, end of period$1,419$1,251$2,670

Credit Quality Indicators

The Company presents loan and lease portfolio segments and classes by credit quality indicator and vintage year. Citizens defines the vintage date for the purpose of this disclosure as the date of the most recent credit decision. In general, renewals are categorized as new credit decisions and reflect the renewal date as the vintage date. Loans modified in a TDR are considered a continuation of the original loan and vintage date corresponds with the most recent credit decision.

For commercial loans and leases, Citizens utilizes regulatory classification ratings to monitor credit quality. The assignment of regulatory classification ratings occurs at loan origination and are periodically re-evaluated by Citizens utilizing a risk-based approach, including any time management becomes aware of information affecting the borrowers' ability to fulfill their obligations. The review process considers both quantitative and qualitative factors. Loans with a “pass” rating are those that the Company believes will fully repay in accordance with the contractual loan terms. Commercial loans and leases identified as “criticized” have some weakness or potential weakness that indicate an increased probability of future loss. Citizens groups “criticized” loans into three categories, “special mention,” “substandard,” and “doubtful.” Special mention loans have potential weaknesses that, if left uncorrected, may result in deterioration of the Company’s credit position at some future date. Substandard loans are inadequately protected loans; these loans have well-defined weaknesses that could hinder normal repayment or collection of the debt. Doubtful loans have the same weaknesses as substandard, with the added characteristic that the possibility of loss is high and collection of the full amount of the loan is improbable. Additional credit quality information is discussed below for each loan class.

For commercial and industrial loans, Citizens monitors the performance of the borrower in a disciplined and regular manner based upon the level of credit risk inherent in the loan. To evaluate the level of credit risk, management assigns an internal risk rating reflecting the borrower’s PD and LGD. This two-dimensional credit risk rating methodology provides granularity in the risk monitoring process. These ratings are generally reviewed at least annually. The combination of the PD and LGD ratings assigned to commercial and industrial loans, capturing both the combination of expectations of default and loss severity in the event of default, reflects credit quality characteristics as of the reporting date and are used as inputs into the loss forecasting process. Based upon the amount of the lending arrangement and risk rating assessment, management periodically reviews each loan, prioritizing those loans which are perceived to be of higher risk, based upon PDs and LGDs, or loans for which credit quality is weakening (e.g., payment delinquency). Citizens proactively manages loans by using various procedures that are customized to the risk of a given loan, including ongoing outreach to the borrower, assessment of the borrower’s financial conditions and appraisal of the collateral.

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Credit risk associated with commercial real estate projects and commercial mortgages are managed similar to commercial and industrial loans by evaluating PD and LGD. Risks associated with commercial real estate activities tend to be correlated to the loan structure and collateral location, project progress and business environment. As a result, these attributes are also monitored and utilized in assessing credit risk. As with the commercial and industrial loan class, periodic reviews are also performed to assess market/geographic risk and business unit/industry risk, which may result in increased scrutiny on loans that are perceived to be of higher risk, had adverse changes in risk ratings and/or areas that concern management. These reviews are designed to assess risk and facilitate actions to mitigate such risks.

Citizens manages credit risk associated with financing leases similar to commercial and industrial loans by analyzing PD and LGD. Reviews are generally performed annually based upon the dollar amount of the lease and the level of credit risk, and may be more frequent if circumstances warrant. The review process includes analysis of the following factors: equipment value/residual value, exposure levels, jurisdiction risk, industry risk, guarantor requirements, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

Commercial loans with renewal terms in the original contract are recognized as current year originations upon renewal unless the loan automatically renewed with no new credit decision. Citizens generally reserves the right to not renew the loan or lease until current underwriting has been completed and approved.

The following table presents the amortized cost basis of commercial loans and leases, by vintage date and regulatory classification rating, as of December 31, 2022:

Term Loans by Origination YearRevolving Loans
(in millions)20222021202020192018Prior to 2018Within the Revolving PeriodConverted to TermTotal
Commercial and industrial
Pass$8,304$8,469$2,224$2,074$1,334$1,952$24,211$148$48,716
Special Mention1241891207448153364—1,072
Substandard15021820325599349597141,885
Doubtful1014154114762163
Total commercial and industrial8,5888,8902,5482,4081,5222,46825,24816451,836
Commercial real estate
Pass5,7676,4423,6393,0662,1453,5361,888326,486
Special Mention11191033909911362—887
Substandard92187925335061023—1,425
Doubtful—2955—1——67
Total commercial real estate5,8606,5813,8303,7642,5944,2601,973328,865
Leases
Pass26336325099128345——1,448
Special Mention452613——21
Substandard—433————10
Doubtful—————————
Total leases267372255108129348——1,479
Total commercial
Pass14,33415,2746,1135,2393,6075,83326,09915176,650
Special Mention129313225470148269426—1,980
Substandard242240285511449959620143,320
Doubtful101610604115762230
Total commercial$14,715$15,843$6,633$6,280$4,245$7,076$27,221$167$82,180
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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of commercial loans and leases, by vintage date and regulatory classification rating, as of December 31, 2021:

Term Loans by Origination YearRevolving Loans
(in millions)20212020201920182017Prior to 2017Within the Revolving PeriodConverted to TermTotal
Commercial and industrial
Pass$10,218$3,336$3,599$2,284$1,426$1,863$19,406$122$42,254
Special Mention477115511441643161809
Substandard971122158150201521171,294
Doubtful199221016742143
Total commercial and industrial10,3633,5283,9782,5011,5272,14420,31714244,500
Commercial real estate
Pass2,7662,4173,1811,7566261,1191,451313,319
Special Mention45421131002779——406
Substandard27—8826778599—528
Doubtful19———1——11
Total commercial real estate2,8392,4683,3822,1237311,2581,460314,264
Leases
Pass44726213414466459——1,512
Special Mention1015—5316——49
Substandard11652————24
Doubtful—————1——1
Total leases45829313915169476——1,586
Total commercial
Pass13,4316,0156,9144,1842,1183,44120,85712557,085
Special Mention1021282682197115931611,264
Substandard125128308350128260530171,846
Doubtful2189221018742155
Total commercial$13,660$6,289$7,499$4,775$2,327$3,878$21,777$145$60,350

For retail loans, Citizens utilizes FICO credit scores and the loan’s payment and delinquency status to monitor credit quality. Management believes FICO scores are the strongest indicator of credit losses over the contractual life of the loan and assist management in predicting the borrower’s future payment performance. Scores are based on current and historical national industry-wide consumer level credit performance data.

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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of retail loans, by vintage date and FICO scores, as of December 31, 2022:

Term Loans by Origination YearRevolving Loans
(in millions)20222021202020192018Prior to 2018Within the Revolving PeriodConverted to TermTotal
Residential mortgages
800+$2,132$4,943$3,143$1,180$363$3,081$—$—$14,842
740-7992,3762,9911,6606382571,635——9,557
680-739769899502308149851——3,478
620-67912516813513899422——1,087
<620176877165147455——929
No FICO available(1)2223217——28
Total residential mortgages5,4219,0715,5192,4321,0176,461——29,921
Home equity
800+452561104,9582675,357
740-79922146974,3502744,736
680-7391116111142,2962342,664
620-679—1291693558143822
<620——2121882178172464
Total home equity798365749612,3401,09014,043
Automobile
800+6501,45358432412054——3,185
740-7999621,60664934313456——3,750
680-7399201,18746025410244——2,967
620-6795545862051336228——1,568
<6201883091301065631——820
No FICO available(1)2———————2
Total automobile3,2765,1412,0281,160474213——12,292
Education
800+5481,7201,5676944101,068——6,007
740-7997351,3511,126486267609——4,574
680-739363423356170103288——1,703
620-6795476623829102——361
<62061620121150——115
No FICO available(1)6————42——48
Total education1,7123,5863,1311,4008202,159——12,808
Other retail
800+18210593482527491—971
740-79923013412168312597411,584
680-73917510910352211499341,471
620-679108655218844354694
<6203530259421906301
No FICO available(1)1213———3801397
Total other retail74244439719589723,463165,418
Total retail
800+3,5168,2265,3892,2519244,3405,44926730,362
740-7994,3056,0843,5571,5396952,4225,32427524,201
680-7392,2282,6191,4227903861,3113,28923812,283
620-6798418964563362146499931474,532
<6202464232543042366203681782,629
No FICO available(1)223532593801475
Total retail$11,158$18,251$11,083$5,223$2,457$9,401$15,803$1,106$74,482

(1) Represents loans for which an updated FICO score was unavailable (e.g., due to recent profile changes).

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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of retail loans, by vintage date and FICO scores, as of December 31, 2021:

Term Loans by Origination YearRevolving Loans
(in millions)20212020201920182017Prior to 2017Within the Revolving PeriodConverted to TermTotal
Residential mortgages
800+$2,431$3,017$1,230$342$672$2,139$—$—$9,831
740-7994,0151,8767462463601,086——8,329
680-7391,116572335152172585——2,932
620-67911113016193107276——878
<6202466164162157257——830
No FICO available(1)381——10——22
Total residential mortgages7,7005,6692,6379951,4684,353——22,822
Home equity
800+—25531344,3942814,824
740-799—14571223,5142783,931
680-739—1714161341,7382432,153
620-679—3111917112363167692
<620—21623208791176415
Total home equity—943666358910,1001,14512,015
Automobile
800+1,88782953824414857——3,703
740-7992,4181,05161528815658——4,586
680-7391,96882750023412348——3,700
620-6791,0293782571317232——1,899
<6201641421551036232——658
No FICO available(1)3———————3
Total automobile7,4693,2272,0651,000561227——14,549
Education
800+1,3611,771840514470880——5,836
740-7991,5551,577672371275514——4,964
680-739512474229140107262——1,724
620-679506645342899——322
<62051112121045——95
No FICO available(1)4————52——56
Total education3,4873,8991,7981,0718901,852——12,997
Other retail
800+233214122653029386—1,079
740-79932329617384382676421,706
680-73924624012256231270951,413
620-6791491194319742995645
<62032371710321006207
No FICO available(1)445————3301380
Total other retail1,027911477234101732,588195,430
Total retail
800+5,9125,8332,7351,1701,3233,2394,78028125,273
740-7998,3114,8012,2109948361,8064,27828023,516
680-7393,8422,1141,1935964411,0412,44724811,922
620-6791,3396965172962315236621724,436
<6202252583643102524231911822,205
No FICO available(1)54131——623301461
Total retail$19,683$13,715$7,020$3,366$3,083$7,094$12,688$1,164$67,813

(1) Represents loans for which an updated FICO score was unavailable (e.g., due to recent profile changes).

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Nonaccrual and Past Due Assets

Nonaccrual loans and leases are those on which accrual of interest has been suspended. Loans (other than certain retail loans insured by U.S. government agencies) are placed on nonaccrual status when full payment of principal and interest is in doubt, unless the loan is both well secured and in the process of collection.

When the Company places a loan on nonaccrual status, the accrued unpaid interest receivable is reversed against interest income and amortization of any net deferred fees is suspended. Interest collections on nonaccrual loans and leases for which the ultimate collectability of principal is uncertain are generally applied to first reduce the carrying value of the asset. Otherwise, interest income may be recognized to the extent of the cash received. A loan or lease may be returned to accrual status if:

  • principal and interest payments have been brought current, and the Company expects repayment of the remaining contractual principal and interest;

  • the loan or lease has otherwise become well-secured and in the process of collection; or

  • the borrower has been making regularly scheduled payments in full for the prior six months and the Company is reasonably assured that the loan or lease will be brought fully current within a reasonable period.

Commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate loans, and leases are generally placed on nonaccrual status when contractually past due 90 days or more, or earlier if management believes that the probability of collection is insufficient to warrant further accrual. Some of these loans and leases may remain on accrual status when contractually past due 90 days or more if management considers the loan collectible.

Residential mortgages are generally placed on nonaccrual status when past due 120 days, or sooner if determined to be collateral dependent, unless repayment of the loan is fully or partially guaranteed by the FHA, VA or USDA. Credit card balances are placed on nonaccrual status when past due 90 days or more and are restored to accruing status if they subsequently become less than 90 days past due. All other retail loans are generally placed on nonaccrual status when past due 90 days or more, or earlier if management believes that the probability of collection is insufficient to warrant further accrual. Loans less than 90 days past due may be placed on nonaccrual status upon the death of the borrower, fraud or bankruptcy.

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The following tables present an aging analysis of accruing loans and leases, and nonaccrual loans and leases as of December 31, 2022 and 2021:

December 31, 2022
Days Past Due and Accruing
(in millions)Current30-5960-8990+NonaccrualTotalNonaccrual with no related ACL
Commercial and industrial$51,389$152$25$21$249$51,836$64
Commercial real estate28,6655145110328,8657
Leases1,4754———1,479—
Total commercial81,529207702235282,18071
Residential mortgages(1)29,228954531923429,921187
Home equity13,7196419—24114,043185
Automobile12,03915245—5612,2929
Education12,718361743312,8083
Other retail5,294443022285,4181
Total retail72,99839115634559274,482385
Total$154,527$598$226$367$944$156,662$456
December 31, 2021
Days Past Due and Accruing
(in millions)Current30-5960-8990+NonaccrualTotalNonaccrual with no related ACL
Commercial and industrial$44,247$47$26$9$171$44,500$36
Commercial real estate14,2476——1114,2641
Leases1,570141—11,586—
Total commercial60,0646727918360,35037
Residential mortgages(1)21,9181025254920122,822137
Home equity11,7453812—22012,015186
Automobile14,32413139—5514,54922
Education12,926341312312,9972
Other retail5,331402316205,4302
Total retail66,24434513956651967,813349
Total$126,308$412$166$575$702$128,163$386

(1) 90+ days past due and accruing includes $316 million and $544 million of loans fully or partially guaranteed by the FHA, VA and USDA at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Interest income is generally not recognized for loans and leases that are on nonaccrual status. The Company reverses accrued interest receivable with a charge to interest income upon classifying a loan or lease as nonaccrual.

Certain commercial and consumer loans are considered to be collateral-dependent when repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the loan collateral. Collateral values for residential mortgage and home equity loans are based on refreshed valuations, which are updated at least every 90 days, less estimated costs to sell. At December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had collateral-dependent residential mortgage and home equity loans totaling $561 million and $542 million, respectively.

For collateral-dependent commercial loans, the ACL is individually assessed based on the fair value of the collateral. Various types of collateral are used, including real estate, inventory, equipment, accounts receivable, securities and cash, among others. For commercial real estate loans, collateral values are generally based on appraisals which are updated based on management judgment under the specific circumstances on a case-by-case basis. At December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had collateral-dependent commercial loans totaling $21 million and $103 million, respectively.

The amortized cost basis of mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in-process was $250 million and $142 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

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Troubled Debt Restructurings

In situations where, for economic or legal reasons related to the borrower’s financial difficulties, the Company grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider, the related loan is classified as a TDR. TDRs typically result from the Company’s loss mitigation efforts and are undertaken in order to improve the likelihood of recovery and continuity of the relationship with the borrower. The Company’s loan modifications are handled on a case-by-case basis and are negotiated to achieve mutually agreeable terms that maximize loan collectability and meet the borrower’s financial needs. Concessions granted in TDRs for all classes of loans may include lowering the interest rate, forgiving a portion of principal, extending the loan term, lowering scheduled payments for a specified period of time, waiving or delaying a scheduled payment of principal or interest for other than an insignificant time period, or capitalizing past due amounts. A rate increase can be a concession if the increased rate is lower than a market rate for debt with risk similar to that of the restructured loan. TDRs for commercial loans may also involve creating a multiple note structure, accepting non-cash assets, accepting an equity interest, or receiving a performance-based fee. In some cases, a TDR may involve multiple concessions. The financial effects of TDRs for all loan classes may include lower income (either due to a lower interest rate or a delay in the timing of cash flows), larger loan loss provisions, and accelerated charge-offs if the modification renders the loan collateral-dependent. In some cases, interest income throughout the term of the loan may increase if, for example, the loan is extended or the interest rate is increased as a result of the restructuring.

Retail and commercial loans whose contractual terms have been modified in a TDR and are current at the time of restructuring may remain on accrual status if there is demonstrated performance prior to the restructuring and payment in full under the restructured terms is expected. Retail loans that were discharged in bankruptcy and not reaffirmed by the borrower are deemed to be collateral-dependent TDRs and are generally charged off to the fair value of the collateral, less cost to sell, and less amounts recoverable under a government guarantee (if any). Cash receipts on nonaccrual impaired loans, including nonaccrual loans involved in TDRs, are generally applied to reduce the unpaid principal balance. Certain TDRs that are current in payment status are classified as nonaccrual in accordance with regulatory guidance. Income on these loans may be recognized on a cash basis if management believes that the remaining book value of the loan is realizable. Nonaccrual TDRs that meet the guidelines above for accrual status can be returned to accruing if supported by a well-documented evaluation of the borrowers’ financial condition, and if they have been current for at least six months.

Because TDRs are impaired loans, Citizens measures impairment by comparing the present value of expected future cash flows, or when appropriate, the fair value of collateral less costs to sell, to the loan’s amortized cost basis. Any excess of amortized cost basis over the present value of expected future cash flows or collateral value is included in the ALLL. Any portion of the loan’s amortized cost basis the Company does not expect to collect as a result of the modification is charged off at the time of modification. For retail TDR accounts where the expected value of cash flows is utilized, any recorded investment in excess of the present value of expected cash flows is recognized by increasing the ALLL. For retail TDR accounts assessed based on the fair value of collateral, any portion of the loan’s recorded investment in excess of the collateral value less costs to sell is charged off at the time of modification or at the time of subsequent and regularly recurring valuations.

In 2020, Citizens implemented various retail and commercial loan modification programs to provide borrowers relief from the economic impacts of COVID-19. The CARES Act and bank regulatory agencies provided guidance stating certain loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial distress as a result of COVID-19 may not be accounted for as TDRs under U.S. GAAP. In accordance with the CARES Act, Citizens elected to not apply TDR classification to any COVID-19-related loan modification performed after March 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021 for borrowers who were current as of December 31, 2019 or the date of their loan modification. In addition, for loans modified in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns that were not eligible for relief from TDR classification under the CARES Act, the Company elected to apply the guidance issued by the bank regulatory agencies. Under this guidance, loans with up to six months of deferred principal and interest to borrowers who were current as of March 1, 2020 or the date of their loan modification are not classified as TDRs.

For loan modifications that include a payment deferral and are not TDRs, the borrower’s past due and nonaccrual status will not be impacted during the deferral period. Interest income will continue to be recognized over the contractual life of the loan.

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The following tables summarize loans modified during the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020. The balances represent the post-modification outstanding amortized cost basis and may include loans that became TDRs during the period and were subsequently paid off in full, charged off, or sold prior to period end. Pre-modification balances for modified loans approximate the post-modification balances shown.

December 31, 2022
Amortized Cost Basis
(dollars in millions)Number of ContractsInterest Rate Reduction**(1)**Maturity Extension**(2)**Other**(3)**Total
Commercial and industrial29$—$26$—$26
Total commercial29—26—26
Residential mortgages1,8845296260408
Home equity381421925
Automobile6012—46
Education631——2525
Other retail2,32010—111
Total retail5,8176898309475
Total5,846$68$124$309$501
December 31, 2021
Amortized Cost Basis
(dollars in millions)Number of ContractsInterest Rate Reduction**(1)**Maturity Extension**(2)**Other**(3)**Total
Commercial and industrial44$—$44$123$167
Total commercial44—44123167
Residential mortgages9222113760218
Home equity4125111329
Automobile1,4632—1517
Education807——2626
Other retail2,2919—211
Total retail5,89537148116301
Total5,939$37$192$239$468
December 31, 2020
Amortized Cost Basis
(dollars in millions)Number of ContractsInterest Rate Reduction**(1)**Maturity Extension**(2)**Other**(3)**Total
Commercial and industrial70$—$107$325$432
Commercial real estate1—7—7
Total commercial71—114325439
Residential mortgages47339341386
Home equity72312122347
Automobile3,236214750
Education465——1010
Other retail2,59110—212
Total retail7,488634795205
Total7,559$63$161$420$644

(1) Includes modifications that consist of multiple concessions, one of which is an interest rate reduction.

(2) Includes modifications that consist of multiple concessions, one of which is a maturity extension (unless one of the other concessions was an interest rate reduction).

(3) Includes modifications other than interest rate reductions or maturity extensions, such as lowering scheduled payments for a specified period of time, principal forgiveness, and capitalizing arrearages. Also included are the following: deferrals, trial modifications, certain bankruptcies, loans in forbearance and prepayment plans. Modifications can include the deferral of accrued interest resulting in post modification balances being higher than pre-modification.

Modified TDRs resulted in charge-offs of $3 million, $6 million and $51 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Unfunded commitments related to TDRs were $81 million and $56 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

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The following table provides a summary of TDRs that defaulted (became 90 days or more past due) within 12 months of their modification date:

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)202220212020
Commercial TDRs$—$23$54
Retail TDRs(1)2429546
Total$242$118$100

(1) Includes $187 million, $61 million and $16 million of loans fully or partially government guaranteed by the FHA, VA, and USDA for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

The Company’s lending activity is geographically well diversified with an emphasis in our core markets located in the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions. Generally, loans are collateralized by assets including real estate, inventory, accounts receivable, other personal property and investment securities. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, Citizens had a significant amount of loans collateralized by residential and commercial real estate. There were no significant concentration risks within the commercial or retail loan portfolios. Exposure to credit losses arising from lending transactions may fluctuate with fair values of collateral supporting loans, which may not perform according to contractual agreements. The Company’s policy is to collateralize loans to the extent necessary; however, unsecured loans are also granted on the basis of the financial strength of the applicant and the facts surrounding the transaction.

NOTE 7 - PREMISES, EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE

Premises and Equipment

Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the lease (including renewal options if exercise of those options is reasonably assured) or their estimated useful life, whichever is shorter.

Additions to premises and equipment are recorded at cost. The cost of major additions, improvements and betterments is capitalized. Normal repairs and maintenance and other costs that do not improve the property, extend the useful life or otherwise do not meet capitalization criteria are charged to expense as incurred. Citizens evaluates premises and equipment for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable.

A summary of the carrying value of premises and equipment is presented below:

December 31,
(dollars in millions)Useful Lives (years)20222021
Land and land improvements10 - 75$144$101
Buildings and leasehold improvements5 - 60879805
Furniture, fixtures and equipment4 - 20622589
Construction in progress6177
Total premises and equipment, gross1,7061,572
Accumulated depreciation(862)(804)
Total premises and equipment, net$844$768

Depreciation charged to noninterest expense totaled $107 million, $98 million and $110 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in either occupancy or equipment expense, as applicable.

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Software

Costs related to computer software developed or obtained for internal use are capitalized if the projects improve functionality and provide long-term future operational benefits. Capitalized costs are amortized using the straight-line method over the asset’s expected useful life, based upon the basic pattern of consumption and economic benefits provided by the asset. Citizens begins to amortize the software when the asset (or identifiable component of the asset) is substantially complete and ready for its intended use. All other costs incurred in connection with an internal-use software project are expensed as incurred. Capitalized software is included in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Citizens had capitalized software assets of $2.6 billion and $2.3 billion and related accumulated amortization of $1.7 billion and $1.5 billion as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Amortization expense was $243 million, $235 million and $215 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The estimated future amortization expense for capitalized software assets is presented below.

Year(in millions)
2023$226
2024199
2025158
202690
202733
Thereafter7
Total(1)$713

(1) Excluded from this balance is $174 million of in-process software at December 31, 2022.

NOTE 8 - MORTGAGE BANKING AND OTHER SERVICED LOANS

The Company sells residential mortgages into the secondary market. The Company retains no beneficial interest in these sales, but may retain the servicing rights for the loans sold. The Company may exercise its option to repurchase eligible government guaranteed residential mortgages or may be obligated to subsequently repurchase a loan if the purchaser discovers a representation or warranty violation such as noncompliance with eligibility or servicing requirements, or customer fraud that should have been identified in a loan file review.

Mortgage loans held for sale are accounted for at fair value on an individual loan basis. Changes in the fair value and realized gains and losses on the sales of mortgage loans, are reported in mortgage banking fees.

The following table summarizes activity related to residential mortgage loans sold with servicing rights retained:

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)202220212020
Cash proceeds from residential mortgage loans sold with servicing retained$17,025$37,039$33,221
Repurchased residential mortgages(1)871,381—
Gain on sales(2)86382895
Contractually specified servicing, late and other ancillary fees(2)287247227

(1) Includes government insured or guaranteed loans repurchased through the exercise of the Company’s removal of account provision option.

(2) Reported in mortgage banking fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company recognizes the right to service residential mortgage loans for others, or MSRs, as separate assets, which are presented in other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, when purchased, or when servicing is contractually separated from the underlying mortgage loans by sale with servicing rights retained. All MSRs are measured using the fair value method, with any change in fair value during the period recorded in mortgage banking fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The unpaid principal balance of residential mortgage loans related to our MSRs was $96.7 billion and $90.2 billion at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Company manages the risk associated with changes in the value of MSRs with an active hedging strategy, which includes the purchase of freestanding derivatives.

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The following table summarizes changes in MSRs recorded using the fair value method:

As of and for the Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)20222021
Fair value as of beginning of the period$1,029$658
Amounts capitalized279419
Servicing rights acquired(1)16—
Changes in unpaid principal balance during the period(2)(137)(212)
Changes in fair value during the period(3)343164
Fair value at end of the period$1,530$1,029

(1) Represents MSRs acquired as part of the Investors acquisition.

(2) Represents changes in value of the MSRs due to i) passage of time including the impact from both regularly scheduled loan principal payments and partial paydowns, and ii) loans that paid off during the period.

(3) Represents changes in value primarily driven by market conditions. These changes are recorded in mortgage banking fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The fair value of MSRs is estimated by using the present value of estimated future net servicing cash flows, taking into consideration actual and expected mortgage loan prepayment rates, discount rates, contractual servicing fee income, servicing costs, default rates, ancillary income, and other economic factors, which are determined based on current market interest rates. The valuation does not attempt to forecast or predict the future direction of interest rates.

The sensitivity analysis below presents the impact of an immediate 10% and 20% adverse change in key economic assumptions to the current fair value of MSRs. These sensitivities are hypothetical, with the effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of the MSRs calculated independently without changing any other assumption. In reality, changes in one factor may result in changes in another (e.g., changes in interest rates, which drive changes in prepayment rates, could result in changes in the discount rates), which may amplify or counteract the sensitivities. The primary risk inherent in the Company’s MSRs is an increase in prepayments of the underlying mortgage loans serviced, which is largely dependent upon movements in market interest rates.

(dollars in millions)December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Fair value$1,530$1,029
Weighted average life (years)9.16.4
Weighted average constant prepayment rate6.8%10.7%
Decline in fair value from 10% adverse change$34$45
Decline in fair value from 20% adverse change$66$87
Weighted average option adjusted spread629 bps596 bps
Decline in fair value from 10% adverse change$43$25
Decline in fair value from 20% adverse change$86$50

The Company’s mortgage banking derivatives include commitments to originate mortgages held for sale, certain loan sale agreements, and other financial instruments that meet the definition of a derivative. Refer to Note 14 for additional information.

Other Serviced Loans

From time to time, Citizens engages in other servicing relationships. The following table presents the unpaid principal balance of other serviced loans:

(in millions)December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Education$602$761
Commercial and industrial(1)9180

(1) Represents the government guaranteed portion of SBA loans sold to outside investors.

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NOTE 9 - LEASES

Citizens as Lessee

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception and records a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability. A right-of-use asset represents the value of the Company’s contractual right to use an underlying leased asset and a lease liability represents the Company’s contractual obligation to make payments on the same underlying leased asset. Operating and finance lease right-of-use assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of the lease payments over the non-cancelable lease term. As most of the Company’s leases do not specify an implicit rate, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on information available at the lease commencement date to determine the present value of the lease payments. The Company evaluates right-of-use assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable.

In the normal course of business, the Company leases both equipment and real estate, including office and branch space. Lease terms predominantly range from one year to ten years and may include options to extend the lease, terminate the lease, or purchase the underlying asset at the end of the lease. Certain lease agreements include rental payments based on an index or are adjusted periodically for inflation. The Company has lease agreements that contain lease and non-lease components and for certain real estate leases, these components are accounted for as a single lease component.

Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and are recognized in occupancy expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term. The Company may also enter into subleases with third parties for certain leased real estate properties that are no longer occupied.

The components of operating lease cost are presented below.

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)202220212020
Operating lease cost$216$161$165
Short-term lease cost214
Variable lease cost788
Sublease income(1)(4)(4)
Total$224$166$173

Operating lease cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is recorded in occupancy, equipment and software expense, and other income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Supplemental information related to the Company’s operating lease arrangements is presented in the tables below:

(dollars in millions)December 31, 2022December 31, 2021Affected Line Item in Consolidated Balance Sheets
Operating lease right-of-use assets$1,019$766Other assets
Operating lease liabilities1,066800Other liabilities
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)77—
Weighted average discount rate2.74%2.34%—
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)202220212020
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$219$163$167
Supplemental non-cash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:
Right-of-use assets in exchange for new operating lease liabilities40879268
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At December 31, 2022, lease liabilities maturing under non-cancelable operating leases are presented below for the years ended December 31.

(in millions)Operating Leases
2023$207
2024206
2025178
2026142
2027123
Thereafter324
Total lease payments1,180
Less: Interest114
Present value of lease liabilities$1,066

Citizens as Lessor

Operating lease assets where Citizens was the lessor totaled $260 million and $244 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Operating lease rental income for leased assets where Citizens is the lessor is recognized in other income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Depreciation expense associated with operating lease assets is recorded on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life, considering the estimated residual value of the leased asset and is included in other operating expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. On a periodic basis, operating lease assets are reviewed for impairment. An impairment loss is recognized in other operating expense if the carrying amount of the leased asset exceeds fair value and is not recoverable. The carrying amount of a leased asset is not recoverable if the carrying value exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the lease payments and the estimated residual value upon the eventual disposition of the asset.

For a discussion of direct finance and sales-type leases where Citizens is the lessor, refer to Note 5.

NOTE 10 - GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill is the purchase premium associated with the acquisition of a business and is assigned to the Company’s reporting units at the acquisition date. A reporting unit is a business operating segment or a component of a business operating segment. Citizens has identified and assigned goodwill to two reporting units - Consumer Banking and Commercial Banking - based upon reviews of the structure of the Company’s executive team and supporting functions, resource allocations and financial reporting processes. Once goodwill has been assigned to reporting units, it no longer retains its association with a particular acquisition, and all of the activities within a reporting unit, whether acquired or organically grown, are available to support the value of the goodwill.

Goodwill is not amortized, but is subject to an annual impairment test. Citizens reviews goodwill for impairment annually as of October 31st and in interim periods when events or changes indicate the carrying value of one or more reporting units may not be recoverable. The Company has the option of performing a qualitative assessment of goodwill to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit is less than the carrying value. If it is more likely than not that the fair value exceeds the carrying value, then no further testing is necessary; otherwise, Citizens must perform a quantitative assessment of goodwill.

Citizens may elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and perform a quantitative assessment. The quantitative assessment, used to identify potential impairment, involves comparing each reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value inclusive of goodwill, applicable goodwill is deemed to be not impaired. If the carrying value of the reporting unit inclusive of goodwill exceeds fair value, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess. The impairment loss recognized cannot exceed the amount of goodwill assigned to the reporting unit, and the loss establishes a new basis in the goodwill. Subsequent reversal of goodwill impairment losses is not permitted.

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Under the quantitative impairment assessment, the fair values of the Company’s reporting units are determined using a combination of income and market-based approaches. Citizens relies on the income approach (discounted cash flow method) for determining fair value. Market and transaction approaches are used as benchmarks to corroborate the value determined by the discounted cash flow method. Citizens relies on several assumptions when estimating the fair value of its reporting units using the discounted cash flow method. These assumptions include the discount rate, projected loan losses, income tax and capital retention rates.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, Citizens performed a quantitative analysis to determine whether the fair value of either of its reporting units was less than the respective reporting unit’s carrying value. Multi-year financial forecasts are developed for each reporting unit by considering several key business drivers such as new business initiatives, customer retention standards, market share changes, anticipated loan and deposit growth, forward interest rates, historical performance, and industry and economic trends, among other considerations. The long-term growth rate used in determining the terminal value of each reporting unit is based on management’s assessment of the minimum expected terminal growth rate of each reporting unit, as well as broader economic considerations such as GDP and inflation. As a result of this quantitative assessment, the Company determined that there was no impairment to the carrying value of the Company's goodwill as of December 31, 2022.

Changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are presented below.

(in millions)Consumer BankingCommercial BankingTotal
Balance at December 31, 2020$2,258$4,792$7,050
Business acquisitions—6666
Balance at December 31, 2021$2,258$4,858$7,116
Business acquisitions4156421,057
Balance at December 31, 2022$2,673$5,500$8,173

Goodwill increased during the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily as a result of the Investors and DH Capital acquisitions and the HSBC transaction. Goodwill for the Investors acquisition was allocated between the Consumer and Commercial segments and is preliminary and subject to change. Goodwill for the HSBC transaction was allocated to the Consumer segment, and goodwill for the DH Capital acquisition was allocated to the Commercial segment; both of which are considered final. For additional information regarding the Investors and DH Capital acquisitions and the HSBC transaction see Note 2.

Accumulated impairment losses related to the Consumer Banking reporting unit totaled $5.9 billion at December 31, 2022 and 2021. The accumulated impairment losses related to the Commercial Banking reporting unit totaled $50 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021. No impairment was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 or 2020.

Other Intangibles

Other intangible assets are recognized separately from goodwill if the asset arises as a result of contractual rights or if the asset is capable of being separated and sold, transferred or exchanged. These assets are amortized on a straight-line basis with the exception of core deposits, which are amortized using an accelerated methodology, and are subject to an annual impairment evaluation. Amortization expense is recorded in other operating expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

A summary of the carrying value of intangible assets is presented below.

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(dollars in millions)Amortizable Lives (years)Gross**(1)**Accumulated AmortizationNetGrossAccumulated AmortizationNet
Core deposits10$144$20$124$—$—$—
Acquired technology5 - 723194211110
Acquired relationships2 - 15542133531439
Naming Rights5 - 10337261037
Other2 - 7177101358
Total$271$74$197$97$33$64

(1) Includes $97 million and $47 million of core deposits from the Investors acquisition and the HSBC transaction, respectively, and $24 million of naming rights from the Investors acquisition.

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As of December 31, 2022, all of the Company’s intangible assets were being amortized. Amortization expense recognized on intangible assets was $41 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, and $11 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. The Company’s projection of amortization expense is based on balances as of December 31, 2022, including estimated amounts related to the Investors acquisition. Future amortization expense may vary from these projections.

Estimated intangible asset amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:

(in millions)Total
2023$41
202434
202531
202628
202724

NOTE 11 - VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

Citizens makes equity investments in various entities that are considered VIEs, as defined by GAAP. A VIE typically does not have sufficient equity at risk to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. The Company’s variable interest arises from contractual, ownership or other monetary interests in the entity, which change with fluctuations in the fair value of the entity's net assets. Citizens consolidates a VIE if it is the primary beneficiary of the entity. Citizens is the primary beneficiary of a VIE if its variable interest provides it with the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE and the right to receive benefits (or the obligation to absorb losses) that could potentially be significant to the VIE. To determine whether or not a variable interest held could potentially be significant to the VIE, the company considers both qualitative and quantitative factors regarding the nature, size and form of its involvement with the VIE. Citizens assesses whether or not it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE on an ongoing basis.

Citizens is involved in various entities that are considered VIEs, including investments in limited partnerships that sponsor affordable housing projects, limited liability companies that sponsor renewable energy projects or asset-backed securities, and lending to special purpose entities. Citizens’ maximum exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with these entities is limited to the balance sheet carrying amount of its investment in equity and asset-backed securities, unfunded commitments, and outstanding principal balance of loans to special purpose entities.

A summary of these investments is presented below:

December 31,
(in millions)20222021
Lending to special purpose entities included in loans and leases$4,578$2,646
LIHTC investment included in other assets2,2301,978
LIHTC unfunded commitments included in other liabilities1,046927
Asset-backed investments included in HTM securities581737
Renewable energy investments included in other assets374429

Lending to Special Purpose Entities

Citizens provides lending facilities to third-party sponsored special purpose entities. Because the sponsor for each respective entity has the power to direct how proceeds from the Company are utilized, as well as maintains responsibility for any associated servicing commitments, Citizens is not the primary beneficiary of these entities. Accordingly, Citizens does not consolidate these VIEs on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the lending facilities had aggregate unpaid principal balances of $4.6 billion and $2.6 billion, respectively, and undrawn commitments to extend credit of $2.4 billion and $1.9 billion, respectively. For more information on commitments to extend credit see Note 19.

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Low Income Housing Tax Credit Partnerships

The purpose of the Company’s equity investments is to assist in achieving the goals of the CRA and to earn an adequate return of capital. LIHTC partnerships are managed by unrelated general partners that have the power to direct the activities which most significantly affect the performance of the partnerships and, therefore, Citizens is not the primary beneficiary of these partnerships. Accordingly, Citizens does not consolidate these VIEs.

Citizens applies the proportional amortization method to account for its LIHTC investments. Under the proportional amortization method, the Company applies a practical expedient and amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the tax credits received in the current period as compared to the total tax credits expected to be received over the life of the investment. The amortization and tax benefits are included as a component of income tax expense. The tax credits received related to these transactions are reported as a reduction of income tax expense (or an increase to income tax benefit).

The following table presents information related to the Company’s affordable housing tax credit investments:

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)202220212020
Tax credits included in income tax expense$236$202$159
Other tax benefits included in income tax expense594838
Total tax benefits included in income tax expense295250197
Less: Amortization included in income tax expense247208168
Net benefit from affordable housing tax credit investments included in income tax expense$48$42$29

No LIHTC investment impairment losses were recognized during the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.

Asset-backed securities

The Company’s investments in asset-backed securities are collateralized by education loans sold to a third-party sponsored VIE. Citizens acts as primary servicer for the sold educational loans and receives a servicing fee. A third-party special servicer is responsible for all loans that become significantly delinquent.

As of December 31, 2022, the Company concluded that their investment in asset-backed securities, as well as the primary servicing fee, are considered variable interests in the VIE since some of the losses of the VIE could be absorbed by the Company’s interest in the asset-backed securities or the primary servicing fee. However, Citizens did not control the determination of the assets purchased by the VIE and does not control the servicing activities on significantly delinquent loans. Since these activities significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE, the Company has concluded that Citizens is not the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, Citizens does not consolidate the VIE.

Renewable Energy Entities

The Company’s investments in certain renewable energy entities provide benefits from a return generated by government incentives plus other tax attributes that are associated with tax ownership (e.g., tax depreciation). As a tax equity investor, Citizens does not have the power to direct the activities which most significantly affect the performance of these entities and, therefore, is not the primary beneficiary of these entities. Accordingly, Citizens does not consolidate these VIEs.

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NOTE 12 - DEPOSITS

Interest-bearing deposits in banks are carried at cost and include deposits that mature within one year.

The following table presents the major components of deposits:

December 31,
(in millions)20222021
Demand$49,283$49,443
Money market49,90547,216
Checking with interest39,72130,409
Savings29,80522,030
Term12,0105,263
Total deposits$180,724$154,361

The following table presents the maturity distribution of term deposits by year as of December 31, 2022:

(in millions)
2023$10,723
2024991
2025156
202674
202763
2028 and thereafter3
Total$12,010

The following table presents the remaining maturities of term deposits with a denomination of $250,000 or more at December 31, 2022:

(in millions)
Three months or less$995
After three months through six months101
After six months through twelve months630
After twelve months249
Total term deposits$1,975

NOTE 13 - BORROWED FUNDS

Short-term borrowed funds

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s short-term borrowed funds:

December 31,
(in millions)20222021
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase$—$1
Other short-term borrowed funds373
Total short-term borrowed funds$3$74
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Long-term borrowed funds

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s long-term borrowed funds:

December 31,
(in millions)20222021
Parent Company:
4.150% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due September 2022$—$168
3.750% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due July 20249090
4.023% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due October 20241717
4.350% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due August 2025133133
4.300% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due December 2025336336
2.850% fixed-rate senior unsecured notes, due July 2026498498
2.500% fixed-rate senior unsecured notes, due February 2030298298
3.250% fixed-rate senior unsecured notes, due April 2030746745
3.750% fixed-rate reset subordinated debt, due February 20316969
4.300% fixed-rate reset subordinated debt, due February 2031135135
4.350% fixed-rate reset subordinated debt, due February 20316160
2.638% fixed-rate subordinated debt, due September 2032556550
5.641% fixed-rate reset subordinated debt, due May 2037397—
CBNA’s Global Note Program:
3.250% senior unsecured notes, due February 2022—700
0.845% floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due February 2022(1)—300
1.318% floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due May 2022(1)—250
2.650% senior unsecured notes, due May 2022—503
3.700% senior unsecured notes, due March 2023497512
5.676% floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due March 2023(1)250250
2.250% senior unsecured notes, due April 2025748746
4.119% fixed/floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due May 2025648—
6.064% fixed/floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due October 2025598—
3.750% senior unsecured notes, due February 2026475524
4.575% fixed/floating-rate senior unsecured notes, due August 2028797—
Additional Borrowings by CBNA and Other Subsidiaries:
Federal Home Loan Bank advances, 4.283% weighted average rate, due through 2041(2)8,51919
Other1929
Total long-term borrowed funds$15,887$6,932

(1) Rate disclosed reflects the floating rate as of December 31, 2022, or final floating rate as applicable.

(2) Rate disclosed reflects the weighted average rate as of December 31, 2022.

The Parent Company’s long-term borrowed funds as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 include principal balances of $3.4 billion and $3.2 billion, respectively, and unamortized deferred issuance costs and/or discounts of $75 million and $80 million, respectively. CBNA and other subsidiaries’ long-term borrowed funds as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 include principal balances of $12.6 billion and $3.8 billion, respectively, with unamortized deferred issuance costs and/or discounts of $10 million and $7 million, respectively, and hedging basis adjustments of ($27) million and $42 million, respectively. See Note 14 for further information about the Company’s hedging of certain long-term borrowed funds.

Advances, lines of credit and letters of credit from the FHLB are collateralized primarily by residential mortgages and home equity products at least sufficient to satisfy the collateral maintenance level established by the FHLB. The utilized borrowing capacity for FHLB advances and letters of credit was $15.7 billion and $2.3 billion at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Company’s available FHLB borrowing capacity was $11.5 billion and $15.9 billion at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Citizens can also borrow from the FRB discount window to meet short-term liquidity requirements. Collateral, including certain loans, is pledged to support this borrowing capacity. At December 31, 2022, the Company’s unused secured borrowing capacity was approximately $63.3 billion, which includes unencumbered securities, FHLB borrowing capacity, and FRB discount window capacity.

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The following table presents a summary of maturities for the Company’s long-term borrowed funds at December 31, 2022:

(in millions)Parent CompanyCBNA and Other SubsidiariesConsolidated
Year
2023$—$751$751
20241078,5018,608
20254692,0082,477
2026498475973
2027—11
2028 and thereafter2,2628153,077
Total3,33612,55115,887

NOTE 14 - DERIVATIVES

In the normal course of business, Citizens enters into a variety of derivative transactions to meet the financing and hedging needs of its customers and to reduce its own exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. These transactions include interest rate swap contracts, interest rate options, foreign exchange contracts, residential loan commitment rate locks, interest rate future contracts, swaptions, certain commodities, forward commitments to sell TBAs, forward sale contracts and purchase options. The Company does not use derivatives for speculative purposes.

The Company’s derivative instruments are recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in derivative assets and derivative liabilities at fair value. Certain derivatives are cleared through central clearing houses. Cleared derivatives represent contracts executed bilaterally with counterparties in the OTC market that are novated to central clearing houses who then becomes our counterparty. OTC-cleared derivative instruments are typically settled in cash each day based on the prior day value. Information regarding the valuation methodology and inputs used to estimate the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments is described in Note 20.

Derivative assets and liabilities are netted by counterparty on the Consolidated Balance Sheets if a “right of setoff” has been established in a master netting agreement between the Company and the counterparty. This netted derivative asset or liability position is also netted against the fair value of any cash collateral that has been pledged or received in accordance with a master netting agreement.

The following table presents derivative instruments included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(in millions)Notional AmountDerivative AssetsDerivative LiabilitiesNotional AmountDerivative AssetsDerivative Liabilities
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate contracts$42,250$16$53$23,450$12$2
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate contracts174,3843311,579142,987680174
Foreign exchange contracts29,47552751921,336263231
Commodities contracts1,103953942514508505
TBA contracts2,3707147,77688
Other contracts913543,555382
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments1,8233,0581,497920
Gross derivative fair values1,8393,1111,509922
Less: Gross amounts offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets(1)(623)(623)(235)(235)
Less: Cash collateral applied(1)(374)(579)(58)(490)
Total net derivative fair values presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets$842$1,909$1,216$197

(1) Amounts represent the impact of enforceable master netting agreements that allow the Company to net settle positive and negative positions as well as collateral paid and received.

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The Company’s derivative transactions are internally divided into three sub-groups: institutional, customer and residential loan. Certain derivative transactions within these sub-groups are designated as fair value or cash flow hedges, as described below:

Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments

The Company’s institutional derivatives qualify for hedge accounting treatment. The net interest accruals on interest rate swaps designated in a fair value or cash flow hedge relationship are treated as an adjustment to interest income or interest expense of the item being hedged. The Company formally documents all hedging relationships at inception, as well as risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking various accounting hedges. Additionally, the Company monitors the effectiveness of its hedge relationships during the duration of the hedge period. The methods utilized to assess hedge effectiveness vary based on the hedge relationship and the Company monitors each relationship to ensure that management’s initial intent continues to be satisfied. The Company discontinues hedge accounting treatment when it is determined that a derivative is not expected to be, or has ceased to be, effective as a hedge and subsequently reflects changes in the fair value of the derivative in earnings after termination of the hedge relationship.

Fair Value Hedges

In a fair value hedge, changes in the fair value of both the derivative instrument and the hedged asset or liability attributable to the risk being hedged are recognized in the same income statement line item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations when the changes in fair value occur.

The following table presents the change in fair value of interest rate contracts designated as fair value hedges, as well as the change in fair value of the related hedged items attributable to the risk being hedged, included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)202220212020Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
Interest rate swaps hedging borrowed funds($69)($72)$65Interest expense - long-term borrowed funds
Hedged long-term borrowed funds attributable to the risk being hedged6871(63)Interest expense - long-term borrowed funds
Interest rate swaps hedging loans held for sale13—17Interest and fees on other loans held for sale
Hedged loans held for sale attributable to the risk being hedged(13)—(17)Interest and fees on other loans held for sale
Interest rate swaps hedging debt securities available for sale2968(104)Interest income - investment securities
Hedged debt securities available for sale attributable to risk being hedged(29)(68)104Interest income - investment securities

The following table reflects amounts recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets related to cumulative basis adjustments for fair value hedges:

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(in millions)Debt securities available for saleLong-term borrowed fundsDebt securities available for sale**(1)**Long-term borrowed funds
Carrying amount of hedged assets$—$—$6,042$—
Carrying amount of hedged liabilities—972—2,239
Cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustments included in the carrying amount of the hedged items—(27)2942

(1) The Company designated $2.0 billion as the hedged amount (from a closed portfolio of prepayable financial assets with an amortized cost basis of $6.0 billion as of December 31, 2021) in a last-of-layer hedging relationship, which commenced in the third quarter of 2019 and was terminated in the first quarter of 2022.

Cash Flow Hedges

In a cash flow hedge the entire change in the fair value of the interest rate swap included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness is initially recorded in OCI and is subsequently reclassified from AOCI to current period earnings (net interest income) in the same period that the hedged item affects earnings.

Citizens has entered into interest rate swap agreements designed to hedge a portion of the Company’s floating-rate assets and liabilities. All of these swaps have been deemed highly effective cash flow hedges.

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During the year ended December 31, 2022 the Company entered into zero-cost collar instruments with a notional amount of $1.5 billion comprised of purchasing an interest rate floor and selling an interest rate cap. These instruments expose Citizens to the variability in cash flows within the option strike rates and were structured so that the premium paid on the floor is equal and offsetting to the premium received on the cap. These amounts are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and will be amortized over the life of the instruments.

The following table presents the pre-tax net gains (losses) recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges:

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)202220212020
Amount of pre-tax net gains (losses) recognized in OCI($1,806)($66)$130
Amount of pre-tax net gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into interest income(111)183184
Amount of pre-tax net gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI into interest expense(4)(48)(35)

Using the interest rate curve at December 31, 2022 with respect to cash flow hedge strategies, the Company estimates that approximately $704 million in pre-tax net losses will be reclassified from AOCI to net interest income over the next 12 months. This amount could differ from amounts actually recognized due to changes in interest rates, hedge de-designations and the addition of other hedges subsequent to December 31, 2022.

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Economic Hedges

The Company’s economic hedges include those related to offsetting customer derivatives, residential mortgage loan derivatives (including interest rate lock commitments and forward sales commitments) and derivatives to hedge its residential MSRs. Customer derivatives include interest rate, foreign exchange and commodity derivative contracts designed to meet the hedging and financing needs of the Company’s customers, and are economically hedged by the Company to offset its market exposure. Interest rate lock commitments on residential mortgage loans that will be held for sale are considered derivative instruments, and are economically hedged by entering into forward sale commitments to manage changes in fair value due to interest rate risk. Residential MSR derivatives are entered to hedge the risk of changes in the fair value of the Company’s MSRs.

The following table presents the effect of economic hedges on noninterest income:

Amounts Recognized in Noninterest Income for the Year Ended December 31,Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in millions)202220212020
Economic hedge type:
Customer interest rate contracts($2,027)($374)$1,234Foreign exchange and derivative products
Derivatives hedging interest rate risk2,090401(1,188)Foreign exchange and derivative products
Customer foreign exchange contracts(180)(207)216Foreign exchange and derivative products
Derivatives hedging foreign exchange risk313305(263)Foreign exchange and derivative products
Customer commodity contracts1,121779(9)Foreign exchange and derivative products
Derivatives hedging commodity price risk(1,097)(770)13Foreign exchange and derivative products
Residential loan commitments(284)(208)179Mortgage banking fees
Derivatives hedging residential loan commitments and mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value489152(50)Mortgage banking fees
Derivative contracts used to hedge residential MSRs(313)(150)311Mortgage banking fees
Total$112($72)$443
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NOTE 15 - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Pension Plans

Citizens maintains a non-contributory pension plan (the “Citizens Qualified Plan”) that was closed to new hires and re-hires effective January 1, 2009, and frozen to all participants effective December 31, 2012. Benefits under the Citizens Qualified Plan are based on employees’ years of service and highest 5-year average of eligible compensation. The Citizens Qualified Plan is funded on a current basis, in compliance with the requirements of ERISA.

In connection with the Investors acquisition, effective June 30, 2022, the Company withdrew from a multi-employer plan and transferred the plan assets into a newly established defined benefit pension plan sponsored by Citizens (the “Investors Qualified Plan”). The Investors Qualified Plan was closed to new hires and re-hires effective December 1, 2015, and future benefit accruals were frozen to all participants effective December 31, 2016.

The Citizens Qualified Plan and the Investors Qualified Plan are collectively referred to as the Company’s “Qualified Plans”.

Citizens also provides an unfunded, non-qualified supplemental retirement plan which was closed and frozen effective December 31, 2012. As part of the Investors acquisition the Company also obtained other frozen, non-qualified supplemental retirement and postretirement benefit plans. These plans are collectively referred to as the Company’s “Non-Qualified Plans”.

The Company’s Qualified Plans and Non-Qualified Plans are collectively referred to as the Company’s “Pension Plans”. The Pension Plans’ investments include equity-oriented and fixed income-oriented investments including, but not limited to, government obligations, corporate bonds, and common and collective equity and fixed income funds.

The following table presents changes in the fair value of the Company’s Pension Plan assets, projected benefit obligation, funded status, and accumulated benefit obligation:

Year Ended December 31,
Qualified PlansNon-Qualified Plans
(in millions)2022202120222021
Fair value of plan assets as of January 1$1,390$1,343$—$—
Actual return on plan assets(262)125——
Employer contributions——88
Benefits and administrative expenses paid(76)(78)(8)(8)
Fair value of plan assets from Investors acquisition130———
Fair value of plan assets as of December 311,1821,390——
Projected benefit obligation8681,0839499
Pension asset (obligation)$314$307($94)($99)
Accumulated benefit obligation$868$1,083$94$99

The Company’s projected benefit obligation for the Qualified Plans as of December 31, 2022 decreased compared to 2021 driven by an actuarial gain given a change in the discount rate and benefits paid exceeding the interest cost on remaining obligations, partially offset by the projected benefit obligation associated with the Investors Qualified Plan. Actuarial losses related to the Pension Plans recognized in AOCI at December 31, 2022 and 2021 were $504 million and $465 million, respectively.

In 2023, Citizens does not plan to contribute to the Qualified Plans and expects to contribute $9 million to the Non-Qualified Plans.

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The following table presents the components of net periodic pension (income) cost and other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in OCI for the Company’s Pension Plans:

Year Ended December 31,
Qualified PlansNon-Qualified PlansTotal
(in millions)202220212020202220212020202220212020
Service cost$3$3$3$—$—$—$3$3$3
Interest cost343137333373440
Expected return on plan assets(93)(85)(82)———(93)(85)(82)
Amortization of actuarial loss111414333141717
Settlement—15—————15—
Net periodic pension (income) cost(1)(45)(22)(28)666(39)(16)(22)
Net actuarial loss (gain)71(73)29(19)(1)852(74)37
Amortization of net actuarial loss(11)(14)(14)(3)(3)(3)(14)(17)(17)
Settlement—(15)—————(15)—
Total gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)60(102)15(22)(4)538(106)20
Total (loss) gain recognized in net periodic pension (income) cost and other comprehensive income (loss)$15($124)($13)($16)$2$11($1)($122)($2)

(1) In the Consolidated Statements of Operations, service cost is presented in salaries and employee benefits and all other components of net periodic pension (income) cost are presented in other operating expense.

Costs under the Company’s Pension Plans are actuarially computed and include current service costs and amortization of prior service costs over the participants’ average future working lifetime. The actuarial cost method used in determining the net periodic pension cost is the projected unit method. During 2021, lump sum payments made under the Citizens Qualified Plan triggered settlement accounting. In accordance with the applicable accounting guidance for defined benefit plans, the Company performed a remeasurement of the Citizens Qualified Plan and recognized a settlement loss.

The following table presents the expected future benefit payments for the Company’s Pension Plans:

(in millions)
Expected benefit payments by fiscal year ending:
December 31, 2023$70
December 31, 202471
December 31, 202573
December 31, 202674
December 31, 202775
December 31, 2028 - 2032369

401(k) Plan

Citizens sponsors a 401(k) Plan under which employee tax-deferred/Roth after-tax contributions to the 401(k) Plan are matched by the Company after completion of one year of service. Contributions are matched at 100% up to an overall limitation of 4% on a pay period basis. In addition, substantially all employees will receive an additional 1.5% of earnings after completion of one year of service, subject to limits set by the Internal Revenue Service. Amounts expensed by the Company were $86 million in 2022 compared to $63 million in 2021 and $78 million in 2020.

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NOTE 16 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following table presents the changes in the balances, net of income taxes, of each component of AOCI:

(in millions)Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on DerivativesNet Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Debt SecuritiesEmployee Benefit PlansTotal AOCI
Balance at January 1, 2020$3$1($415)($411)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications97382—479
Amounts reclassified to the Consolidated Statements of Operations(111)(3)(14)(128)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)(14)379(14)351
Balance at December 31, 2020($11)$380($429)($60)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(49)(528)—(577)
Amounts reclassified to the Consolidated Statements of Operations(101)(8)81(28)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)(150)(536)81(605)
Balance at December 31, 2021($161)($156)($348)($665)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(1,340)(2,608)(37)(3,985)
Amounts reclassified to the Consolidated Statements of Operations85(7)1290
Net other comprehensive income (loss)(1,255)(2,615)(25)(3,895)
Balance at December 31, 2022($1,416)($2,771)($373)($4,560)
Primary location in the Consolidated Statements of Operations of amounts reclassified from AOCINet interest incomeSecurities gains, netOther operating expense

NOTE 17 - STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Preferred Stock

The following table summarizes the Company’s preferred stock:

December 31,
20222021
(in millions, except per share and share data)Liquidation value per sharePreferred SharesCarrying AmountPreferred SharesCarrying Amount
Authorized ($25 par value per share)100,000,000100,000,000
Issued and outstanding:
Series B$1,000300,000$296300,000$296
Series C1,000300,000297300,000297
Series D1,000(1)300,000(2)293300,000293
Series E1,000(1)450,000(3)437450,000437
Series F1,000400,000395400,000395
Series G1,000300,000296300,000296
Total2,050,000$2,0142,050,000$2,014

(1) Equivalent to $25 per depositary share.

(2) Represented by 12,000,000 depositary shares each representing a 1/40th interest in the Series D Preferred Stock.

(3) Represented by 18,000,000 depositary shares each representing a 1/40th interest in the Series E Preferred Stock.

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The following table provides information related to the Company’s preferred stock outstanding as of December 31, 2022:

Preferred Stock**(1)**Issue DateNumber of Shares IssuedDividend Dates(2)Annual Per Share Dividend RateOptional Redemption Date**(3)**
Series BMay 24, 2018300,000Semi-annually beginning January 6, 2019 until July 6, 20236.000% until July 6, 2023July 6, 2023
Quarterly beginning October 6, 20233 Mo. LIBOR plus 3.003% beginning July 6, 2023
Series COctober 25, 2018300,000Quarterly beginning January 6, 2019 until April 6, 20246.375% until April 6, 2024April 6, 2024
Quarterly beginning July 6, 20243 Mo. LIBOR plus 3.157% beginning April 6, 2024
Series DJanuary 29, 2019300,000(4)Quarterly beginning April 6, 2019 until April 6, 20246.350% until April 6, 2024April 6, 2024
Quarterly beginning July 6, 20243 Mo. LIBOR plus 3.642% beginning April 6, 2024
Series EOctober 28, 2019450,000(5)Quarterly beginning January 6, 20205.000%January 6, 2025
Series FJune 4, 2020400,000Quarterly beginning October 6, 2020 until October 6, 20255.650% until October 6, 2025October 6, 2025
Quarterly beginning January 6, 20265 Yr. US Treasury rate plus 5.313% beginning October 6, 2025
Series GJune 11, 2021300,000Quarterly beginning October 6, 2021 until October 6, 20264.000% until October 6, 2026October 6, 2026
Quarterly beginning January 6, 20275 Yr. US Treasury rate plus 3.215% beginning October 6, 2026

(1) Series B through D are non-cumulative fixed-to-floating rate perpetual preferred stock, Series E is non-cumulative fixed-rate perpetual preferred stock, and Series F and G are non-cumulative fixed-rate reset perpetual preferred stock. Except in limited circumstances, each series of preferred stock does not have voting rights.

(2) Dividends are payable when declared by the Company’s Board of Directors or an authorized committee thereof.

(3) Redeemable at the Company’s option, in whole or in part, on any dividend payment date on or after the date stated, or in whole but not in part, at any time within 90 days following a regulatory capital treatment event as defined in the applicable certificate of designations, in each case at a redemption price equal to $1,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends, without accumulation of any undeclared dividends. Under current rules, any redemption is subject to approval by the FRB.

(4) Represented by 12,000,000 depositary shares each representing a 1/40th interest in the Series D Preferred Stock.

(5) Represented by 18,000,000 depositary shares each representing a 1/40th interest in the Series E Preferred Stock.

Dividends

Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(in millions, except per share data)Dividends Declared per ShareDividends DeclaredDividends PaidDividends Declared per ShareDividends DeclaredDividends PaidDividends Declared per ShareDividends DeclaredDividends Paid
Common stock$1.62$779$779$1.56$670$670$1.56$672$672
Preferred stock
Series A$—$—$—$20.99$5$8$62.59$15$13
Series B60.00181860.00181860.001818
Series C63.75191963.75191963.751919
Series D63.50191963.50181863.501919
Series E50.00222250.00232350.002321
Series F56.50232356.50232333.27138
Series G40.00121222.7874———
Total preferred stock$113$113$113$113$107$98

Treasury Stock

The purchase of the Company’s common stock is recorded at cost. At the date of retirement or subsequent reissuance, treasury stock is reduced by the cost of such stock on a first-in, first-out basis with differences recorded in additional paid-in capital or retained earnings, as applicable.

During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company repurchased $153 million, or 3,815,922 shares, and repurchased $295 million, or 6,455,636 shares, respectively, of its outstanding common stock, which are held in treasury stock.

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NOTE 18 - SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Citizens has share-based employee compensation plans as outlined below, pursuant to which awards are granted to employees and non-employee directors. The Company has granted time-based restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units, which represent the right to receive shares of stock on a future date subject to applicable vesting conditions.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Company grants select employees time-based restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units under this plan. Time-based restricted stock units generally become vested ratably over a 3-year period and performance-based restricted stock units generally become vested in a single installment at the end of a 3-year performance period, depending on the level of performance achieved during such period relative to established targets. If a dividend is paid on shares underlying the awards prior to the date such shares are distributed, those dividends will be distributed following vesting in the same form as the dividend that has been paid to common stockholders generally.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. 2014 Non-Employee Directors Compensation Plan. The Company grants time-based restricted stock units to non-employee directors as compensation for their services under this plan. Restricted stock units granted to directors are fully vested on the grant date, with settlement of the awards deferred until a director’s cessation of service. If a dividend is paid on the shares underlying awards prior to the date such shares are distributed, they are reinvested into additional restricted stock units.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. 2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Citizens maintains the Citizens Financial Group, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”), which provides eligible employees an opportunity to purchase its common stock at a 10% discount. Participants may contribute up to 10% of eligible compensation to the ESPP and may purchase up to $25,000 worth of stock in any calendar year. Offering periods under the ESPP are quarterly, with shares of CFG common stock purchased on the last day of each quarter at a 10% discount from the fair market value, defined as the closing price on the day of purchase. Prior to the date the shares are purchased, participants have no any rights or privileges as a stockholder with respect to shares purchased at the end of the offering period.

Restricted Stock Unit Activity

The following table presents the activity related to the Company’s restricted stock unit activity:

Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
UnitsWeighted-Average Grant PriceUnitsWeighted-Average Grant PriceUnitsWeighted-Average Grant Price
Outstanding, January 13,502,956$38.233,496,231$34.373,000,224$36.71
Assumed——82,01349.95——
Granted1,844,35248.121,417,37044.971,947,90232.64
Vested & Distributed(1,359,543)37.47(1,400,722)38.88(1,384,091)38.59
Forfeited(111,164)43.36(91,936)35.00(67,804)35.89
Outstanding, December 313,876,601$43.063,502,956$38.233,496,231$34.37

There are 43,176,549 shares of Company common stock available for awards to be granted under the Omnibus Plan and Directors Plan. In addition, there are 3,903,590 shares available for issuance under the ESPP. Upon settlement of share-based awards, the Company generally issues new shares, but may also issue shares from treasury stock.

Compensation Expense

Citizens measures compensation expense related to stock awards based upon the fair value of the awards on the grant date. Compensation expense is adjusted for forfeitures as they occur. The related expense is charged to earnings on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period (e.g., vesting period) of the award. With respect to performance-based stock awards, compensation expense is adjusted upward or downward based upon the probability of achievement of performance. Awards that continue to vest after retirement are expensed over the shorter of the period of time from grant date to the final vesting date or from the grant date to the date when an employee is retirement eligible. Awards granted to employees who are retirement eligible at the grant date are generally expensed immediately upon grant.

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Share-based compensation expense was $84 million, $59 million and $48 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. At December 31, 2022, the total unrecognized compensation expense for unvested awards granted was $66 million. This expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately two years.

Citizens recognized income tax benefits related to share-based compensation arrangements of $19 million, $12 million and $8 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

NOTE 19 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

A summary of outstanding off-balance sheet arrangements is presented below:

December 31,
(in millions)20222021
Commitments to extend credit$96,076$84,206
Letters of credit2,1191,998
Risk participation agreements439
Loans sold with recourse9282
Marketing rights2326
Total$98,314$86,351

Commitments to Extend Credit

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to customers in accordance with conditions contractually agreed upon in advance. Generally, the commitments have fixed expiration dates or termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the contract amounts are not necessarily indicative of future cash requirements.

Letters of Credit

Letters of credit in the table above reflect commercial, standby financial and standby performance letters of credit. Financial and performance standby letters of credit are issued by the Company for the benefit of its customers. They are used as conditional guarantees of payment to a third party in the event the customer either fails to make specific payments (financial) or fails to complete a specific project (performance). The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of counterparty nonperformance in connection with the above instruments is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Generally, letters of credit are collateralized by cash, accounts receivable, inventory or investment securities. Credit risk associated with letters of credit is considered in determining the appropriate amounts of allowances for unfunded commitments. Standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit are issued for terms of up to ten years and one year, respectively.

Other Commitments

Citizens has additional off-balance sheet arrangements that are summarized below:

  • Marketing Rights - During 2003, Citizens entered into a 25-year agreement to acquire the naming and marketing rights of a baseball stadium in Pennsylvania.

  • Loans sold with recourse - Citizens is an originator and servicer of residential mortgages and routinely sells such mortgage loans in the secondary market and to GSEs. In the context of such sales, the Company makes certain representations and warranties regarding the characteristics of the underlying loans and, as a result, may be contractually required to repurchase such loans or indemnify certain parties against losses for certain breaches of those representations and warranties. The Company also sells the government guaranteed portion of certain SBA loans to outside investors, for which it retains the servicing rights.

  • Risk Participation Agreements - RPAs are guarantees issued by the Company to other parties for a fee, whereby the Company agrees to participate in the credit risk of a derivative customer of the other party. The current amount of credit exposure is spread out over multiple counterparties. At December 31, 2022, the remaining terms on these RPAs ranged from less than one year to seven years.

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Contingencies

The Company operates in a legal and regulatory environment that exposes it to potentially significant risks. A certain amount of litigation ordinarily results from the nature of the Company’s banking and other businesses. The Company is a party to legal proceedings, including class actions. The Company is also the subject of investigations, reviews, subpoenas, and regulatory matters arising out of its normal business operations which, in some instances, relate to concerns about fair lending, unfair and/or deceptive practices, and mortgage-related issues. In addition, the Company engages in discussions with relevant governmental and regulatory authorities on a regular and ongoing basis regarding various issues, and any issues discussed or identified may result in investigatory or other action being taken. Litigation and regulatory matters may result in settlements, damages, fines, penalties, public or private censure, increased costs, required remediation, restrictions on business activities, or other impacts on the Company.

In these disputes and proceedings, the Company contests liability and the amount of damages as appropriate. Given their complex nature, and based on the Company's experience, it may be years before some of these matters are finally resolved. Moreover, before liability can be reasonably estimated for a claim, numerous legal and factual issues may need to be examined, including through potentially lengthy discovery and determination of important factual matters, and by addressing novel or unsettled legal issues relevant to the proceedings in question. The Company cannot predict with certainty if, how, or when such claims will be resolved or what the eventual settlement, fine, penalty or other relief, if any, may be, particularly for claims that are at an early stage in their development or where claimants seek substantial or indeterminate damages. The Company recognizes a provision for a claim when, in the opinion of management after seeking legal advice, it is probable that a liability exists and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. In many proceedings, however, it is not possible to determine whether any loss is probable or to estimate the amount of any loss.

Based on information currently available, the advice of legal counsel and other advisers, and established reserves, management believes that the aggregate liabilities, if any, potentially arising from these proceedings will not have a materially adverse effect on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

NOTE 20 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Citizens measures or monitors many of its assets and liabilities on a fair value basis. Fair value is used on a recurring basis for assets and liabilities for which fair value is the required or elected measurement basis of accounting. Additionally, fair value is used on a nonrecurring basis to evaluate assets for impairment or for disclosure purposes. Nonrecurring fair value adjustments typically involve the application of lower of cost or market accounting or write-downs of individual assets. Citizens also applies the fair value measurement guidance to determine amounts reported for certain disclosures in this Note for assets and liabilities that are not required to be reported at fair value in the financial statements.

Fair Value Option

Citizens elected to account for residential mortgage LHFS and certain commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate LHFS at fair value. The election of the fair value option for financial assets and financial liabilities is optional and irrevocable. Applying fair value accounting to residential mortgage LHFS better aligns the reported results of the economic changes in the value of these loans and their related economic hedge instruments. Certain commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate LHFS are managed by a commercial secondary loan desk that provides liquidity to banks, finance companies and institutional investors. Applying fair value accounting to this portfolio is appropriate because the Company holds these loans with the intent to sell within the near-term periods.

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The following table presents the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance of LHFS measured at fair value:

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(in millions)Aggregate Fair ValueAggregate Unpaid PrincipalAggregate Fair Value Greater (Less) Than Aggregate Unpaid PrincipalAggregate Fair ValueAggregate Unpaid PrincipalAggregate Fair Value Greater (Less) Than Aggregate Unpaid Principal
Residential mortgage loans held for sale, at fair value$666$656$10$2,657$2,591$66
Commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate loans held for sale, at fair value108127(19)7679(3)

Residential Mortgage Loans Held for Sale

The fair value of residential mortgage LHFS is derived from observable mortgage security prices and includes adjustments for loan servicing value, agency guarantee fees, and other loan level attributes which are mostly observable in the marketplace. Credit risk does not significantly impact the valuation since these loans are sold shortly after origination. Therefore, the Company classifies residential mortgage LHFS in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Residential mortgage loans accounted for under the fair value option are initially measured at fair value when the financial asset is originated or purchased. Subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in mortgage banking fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Interest income on residential mortgage loans held for sale is calculated based on the contractual interest rate of the loan and is recorded in interest income.

Commercial and Industrial, and Commercial Real Estate Loans Held for Sale

The fair value of commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate LHFS is estimated using observable prices of similar loans that transact in the marketplace. In addition, Citizens uses external pricing services that provide estimates of fair values based on quotes from various dealers transacting in the market, sector curves or benchmarking techniques. Therefore, the Company classifies the commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate loans managed by the commercial secondary loan desk in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy given the observable market inputs.

The loans accounted for under the fair value option are initially measured at fair value when the financial asset is recognized. Subsequent changes in fair value are recognized in capital markets fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Since all loans in the Company’s commercial trading portfolio consist of floating rate obligations, all changes in fair value are due to changes in credit risk. Such credit-related fair value changes may include observed changes in overall credit spreads and/or changes to the creditworthiness of an individual borrower.

Interest income on commercial and industrial, and commercial real estate loans held for sale is calculated based on the contractual interest rate of the loan and is recorded in interest income.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

Citizens measures fair value using the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is based upon quoted market prices in an active market, where available. If quoted prices are not available, observable market-based inputs or independently sourced parameters are used to develop fair value, whenever possible. Such inputs may include prices of similar assets or liabilities, yield curves, interest rates, prepayment speeds, and foreign exchange rates.

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A portion of the Company’s assets and liabilities are carried at fair value, including securities available for sale, derivative instruments and other investment securities. In addition, the Company elects to account for its loans associated with its mortgage banking business and secondary loan trading desk at fair value. Citizens classifies its assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value in accordance with the three-level valuation hierarchy:

  • Level 1. Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

  • Level 2. Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar instruments, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

  • Level 3. Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market information and that are significant to the fair value measurement.

Classification in the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the asset or liability. For instruments classified in Levels 1 and 2 where inputs are primarily based upon observable market data, there is less judgment applied in arriving at the fair value. For instruments classified in Level 3, management judgment is more significant due to the lack of observable market data.

Citizens reviews and updates the fair value hierarchy classifications on a quarterly basis. Changes from one quarter to the next related to the observability of inputs in fair value measurements may result in a reclassification between the fair value hierarchy levels and are recognized based on period-end balances.

Citizens utilizes a variety of valuation techniques to measure its assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. The valuation methodologies used for significant assets and liabilities carried on the balance sheet at fair value on a recurring basis are presented below:

Debt securities available for sale

The fair value of debt securities classified as AFS is based upon quoted prices, if available. Where observable quoted prices are available in an active market, the security is classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Classes of instruments that are valued using this market approach include debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury. If quoted market prices are not available, the fair value for the security is estimated under the market or income approach using pricing models. These instruments are classified as Level 2 because they currently trade in active markets and the inputs to the valuations are observable. The pricing models used to value securities generally begin with market prices (or rates) for similar instruments and make adjustments based on the characteristics of the instrument being valued. These adjustments reflect assumptions made regarding the sensitivity of each security’s value to changes in interest rates and prepayment speeds. Classes of instruments that are valued using this market approach include specified pool mortgage “pass-through” securities, CLOs, and other debt securities issued by U.S. government-sponsored entities and state and political subdivisions. The pricing models used to value securities under the income approach generally begin with the contractual cash flows of each security and make adjustments based on forecasted prepayment speeds, default rates, and other market-observable information. The adjusted cash flows are then discounted at a rate derived from observed rates of return for comparable assets or liabilities that are traded in the market. Classes of instruments that are valued using this market approach include residential and commercial CMOs.

A significant majority of the Company’s Level 1 and 2 debt securities are priced using an external pricing service. Citizens verifies the accuracy of the pricing provided by its primary outside pricing service on a quarterly basis. This process involves using a secondary external vendor to provide valuations for the Company’s securities portfolio for comparison purposes. Any valuation discrepancies beyond a certain threshold are researched and, if necessary, corroborated by an independent outside broker.

In certain cases where there is limited activity or less transparency around inputs to the valuation model, securities are classified as Level 3.

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Mortgage Servicing Rights

MSRs do not trade in an active market with readily observable prices. MSRs are classified as Level 3 since the valuation methodology utilizes significant unobservable inputs. The fair value is calculated using a discounted cash flow model which uses assumptions, including weighted-average life, prepayment assumptions and weighted-average option adjusted spread. The underlying assumptions and estimated values are corroborated by values received from independent third parties based on their review of the servicing portfolio, and comparisons to market transactions. In addition, the MSR Policy is approved by the Asset Liability Committee. Refer to Note 8 for more information.

Derivatives

The majority of the Company’s derivatives portfolio is composed of interest rate swaps, which are traded in over-the-counter markets where quoted market prices are not readily available. For these interest rate derivatives, fair value is determined utilizing models that primarily use market observable inputs, such as swap rates and yield curves. The pricing models used to value interest rate swaps calculate the sum of each instrument’s fixed and variable cash flows, which are then discounted using an appropriate yield curve (i.e., Overnight Index Swap curve) to arrive at the fair value of each swap. The pricing models do not contain a high level of subjectivity as the methodologies used do not require significant judgment. Citizens also considers certain adjustments to the modeled price that market participants would make when pricing each instrument, including a credit valuation adjustment that reflects the credit quality of the swap counterparty. Citizens incorporates the effect of exposure to a particular counterparty’s credit by netting its derivative contracts with the available collateral and calculating a credit valuation adjustment on the basis of the net position with the counterparty where permitted. The determination of this adjustment requires judgment on behalf of Company management; however, the total amount of this portfolio-level adjustment is not material to the total fair value of the interest rate swaps. Therefore, interest rate swaps are classified as Level 2 in the valuation hierarchy.

The fair value of commodity derivatives uses the mid-point of market observable quoted prices as an input into the fair value model. The model uses the observed market prices combined with other market observed inputs to derive the fair value of the instrument, which generally classifies it as Level 2 instrument.

The fair value of foreign exchange derivatives uses the mid-point of daily quoted currency spot prices. A valuation model estimates fair value based on the quoted spot rates together with interest rate yield curves and forward currency rates. Since all of these inputs are observable in the market, foreign exchange derivatives are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The fair value of TBA contracts is estimated using observable prices of similar loan pools that transact in the marketplace, as well as sector curves and benchmarking techniques. Therefore, the Company classifies TBA contracts in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy given the observable market inputs.

Other contracts primarily consist of interest rate lock commitments. Interest rate lock commitments are valued utilizing internally generated loan closing rate assumptions, which are a significant unobservable input, and therefore are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

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Equity Securities, at fair value

The fair value of money market mutual fund investments is determined based upon unadjusted quoted market prices and is considered a Level 1 fair value measurement.

The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value, including gross derivative assets and liabilities, on a recurring basis at December 31, 2022:

(in millions)TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Debt securities available for sale:
Mortgage-backed securities$19,313$—$19,313$—
Collateralized loan obligations1,206—1,206—
State and political subdivisions2—2—
U.S. Treasury and other3,4863,486——
Total debt securities available for sale24,0073,48620,521—
Loans held for sale, at fair value:
Residential loans held for sale666—666—
Commercial loans held for sale108—108—
Total loans held for sale, at fair value774—774—
Mortgage servicing rights1,530——1,530
Derivative assets:
Interest rate contracts347—347—
Foreign exchange contracts527—527—
Commodities contracts953—953—
TBA contracts7—7—
Other contracts5——5
Total derivative assets1,839—1,8345
Equity securities, at fair value(1)110110——
Total assets$28,260$3,596$23,129$1,535
Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate contracts$1,632$—$1,632$—
Foreign exchange contracts519—519—
Commodities contracts942—942—
TBA contracts14—14—
Other contracts4——4
Total derivative liabilities3,111—3,1074
Total liabilities$3,111$—$3,107$4

(1) Excludes investments of $43 million included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient. These nonredeemable investments include capital contributions to private investment funds and have unfunded capital commitments of $42 million at December 31, 2022, which may be called at any time during prescribed time periods. The credit exposure is generally limited to the carrying amount of investments made and unfunded capital commitments.

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The following table presents assets and liabilities measured at fair value, including gross derivative assets and liabilities, on a recurring basis at December 31, 2021:

(in millions)TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Debt securities available for sale:
Mortgage-backed securities$24,847$—$24,847$—
Collateralized loan obligations1,207—1,207—
State and political subdivisions2—2—
U.S. Treasury and other1111——
Total debt securities available for sale26,0671126,056—
Loans held for sale, at fair value:
Residential loans held for sale2,657—2,657—
Commercial loans held for sale76—76—
Total loans held for sale, at fair value2,733—2,733—
Mortgage servicing rights1,029——1,029
Derivative assets:
Interest rate contracts692—692—
Foreign exchange contracts263—263—
Commodities contracts508—508—
TBA contracts8—8—
Other contracts38——38
Total derivative assets1,509—1,47138
Equity securities, at fair value(1)102957—
Total assets$31,440$106$30,267$1,067
Derivative liabilities:
Interest rate contracts$176$—$176$—
Foreign exchange contracts231—231—
Commodities contracts505—505—
TBA contracts8—8—
Other contracts2—2—
Total derivative liabilities922—922—
Total liabilities$922$—$922$—

(1) Excludes investments of $7 million that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient.

The following table presents a roll forward of the balance sheet amounts for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and classified as Level 3:

For the Year Ended December 31,
20222021
(in millions)Mortgage Servicing RightsOther Derivative ContractsMortgage Servicing RightsOther Derivative Contracts
Beginning balance$1,029$38$658$197
Issuances27993419377
Acquisitions(1)16———
Settlements(2)(137)154(212)(328)
Changes in fair value during the period recognized in earnings(3)343(284)164(208)
Ending balance$1,530$1$1,029$38

(1) Represents MSRs acquired as part of the Investors acquisition.

(2) For MSRs, represents changes in value of the MSRs due to i) passage of time including the impact from both regularly scheduled loan principal payments and partial paydowns, and ii) loans that paid off during the period. For other derivative contracts, represents the closeout of an interest rate lock commitment.

(3) Represents changes in value primarily driven by market conditions. These changes are recorded in mortgage banking fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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The following table presents quantitative information about the Company’s Level 3 assets, including the range and weighted-average of the significant unobservable inputs used to fair value these assets, as well as valuation techniques used.

As of December 31, 2022
Valuation TechniqueUnobservable InputRange (Weighted Average)
Mortgage servicing rightsDiscounted Cash FlowConstant prepayment rate6.19-17.80% CPR (6.80% CPR)
Option adjusted spread398-1,058 bps (629 bps)
Other derivative contractsInternal ModelPull through rate28.62-99.90% (83.71%)
MSR value(1.60)-144.84 bps (95.80 bps)

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is also used on a nonrecurring basis to evaluate certain assets for impairment or for disclosure purposes. The following valuation techniques are utilized to measure significant assets for which the Company utilizes fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

Impaired Loans

The carrying amount of collateral-dependent impaired loans is compared to the appraised value of the collateral less costs to dispose and is classified as Level 2. Any excess of carrying amount over the appraised value is charged to the ALLL.

The following table presents losses on assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recorded in earnings:

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)202220212020
Collateral-dependent loans($4)($27)($82)

The following table presents assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(in millions)TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Collateral-dependent loans$582$—$582$—$645$—$645$—

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following tables present the estimated fair value for financial instruments not recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Financial Statements. The carrying amounts are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets under the indicated captions:

December 31, 2022
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
(in millions)Carrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueCarrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueCarrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueCarrying ValueEstimated Fair Value
Financial assets:
Debt securities held to maturity$9,834$9,042$—$—$9,253$8,506$581$536
Other loans held for sale208208————208208
Loans and leases156,662151,601——582582156,080151,019
Other assets1,0581,058——1,0381,0382020
Financial liabilities:
Deposits180,724180,566——180,724180,566——
Short-term borrowed funds33——33——
Long-term borrowed funds15,88715,469——15,88715,469——
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December 31, 2021
TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
(in millions)Carrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueCarrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueCarrying ValueEstimated Fair ValueCarrying ValueEstimated Fair Value
Financial assets:
Debt securities held to maturity$2,242$2,289$—$—$1,505$1,557$737$732
Other loans held for sale735735————735735
Loans and leases128,163128,156——645645127,518127,511
Other assets624624——6096091515
Financial liabilities:
Deposits154,361154,366——154,361154,366——
Short-term borrowed funds7474——7474——
Long-term borrowed funds6,9327,188——6,9327,188——

NOTE 21 - NONINTEREST INCOME

Revenues from Contracts with Customers

Citizens recognizes revenue from contracts with customers in the amount of consideration it expects to receive upon the transfer of control of a good or service. The timing of recognition is dependent on whether the Company satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control of the product or service to a customer over time or at a point in time. Judgments are made in the recognition of income including the timing of satisfaction of performance obligations and determination of the transaction price.

The following table presents the components of revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by revenue stream and business operating segment:

Year Ended December 31, 2022
(in millions)Consumer BankingCommercial BankingOtherConsolidated
Service charges and fees$291$124$3$418
Card fees22843—271
Capital markets fees—341—341
Trust and investment services fees2491—250
Other banking fees117119
Total revenue from contracts with customers$769$526$4$1,299
Total revenue from other sources(1)29431997710
Total noninterest income$1,063$845$101$2,009
Year Ended December 31, 2021
(in millions)Consumer BankingCommercial BankingOtherConsolidated
Service charges and fees$302$105$—$407
Card fees21632—248
Capital markets fees—419—419
Trust and investment services fees239——239
Other banking fees—12—12
Total revenue from contracts with customers$757$568$—$1,325
Total revenue from other sources(1)466241103810
Total noninterest income$1,223$809$103$2,135
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Year Ended December 31, 2020
(in millions)Consumer BankingCommercial BankingOtherConsolidated
Service charges and fees$301$100$—$401
Card fees18531—216
Capital markets fees—249—249
Trust and investment services fees203——203
Other banking fees110—11
Total revenue from contracts with customers$690$390$—$1,080
Total revenue from other sources(1)965205691,239
Total noninterest income$1,655$595$69$2,319

(1) Includes bank-owned life insurance income of $88 million, $67 million and $57 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Citizens does not have any material contract assets, liabilities, or other receivables recorded on its Consolidated Balance Sheets related to revenues from contracts with customers as of December 31, 2022. Citizens has elected to exclude disclosure of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less and contracts for which the Company recognized revenue at the amount to which the Company has the right to invoice for services performed.

A description of the above components of revenue from contracts with customers is presented below:

Service Charges and Fees

Service charges and fees include fees earned from deposit products in lieu of compensating balances, service charges for transactions performed upon depositors’ request, as well as fees earned from performing cash management activities. Service charges on deposit products are recognized over the period in which the related service is provided, typically monthly. Service fees are recognized at a point in time upon completion of the requested service transaction. Fees on cash management products and servicing fees on loans sold without recognition of a servicing right are recognized over time (typically monthly) as services are provided.

Card Fees

Card fees include interchange income from credit and debit card transactions and are recognized at a point in time upon settlement by the association network. Interchange rates are generally set by the association network based on purchase volume and other factors. Other card-related fees are recognized at a point in time upon completion of the transaction. Costs related to card rewards programs are recognized in current earnings as the rewards are earned by the customer and are presented as a reduction to card fees on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Capital Markets Fees

Capital markets fees include fees received from leading or participating in loan syndications, bond and equity underwriting services, and advisory fees. Loan syndication and underwriting fees are recognized as revenue at a point in time when the Company has rendered all services to, and is entitled to collect the fee from, the borrower or the issuer, and there are no significant contingencies associated with the fee. Underwriting expenses passed through from the lead underwriter are recognized within other operating expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Advisory fees for mergers and acquisitions are recognized over time, while valuation services and fairness opinions are recognized at a point in time upon completion of the advisory service.

Trust and Investment Services Fees

Trust and investment services fees include fees from investment management services and brokerage services. Fees from investment management services are based on asset market values and are recognized over the period in which the related service is provided. Brokerage services include custody fees, commission income, trailing commissions and other investment securities. Custody fees are recognized on a monthly basis for customers that are assessed custody fees. Commission income is recognized at a point in time on trade date. Trailing commissions such as 12b-1 fees, insurance renewal income, and income based on asset or investment levels in future periods are recognized at a point in time when the asset balance is known, or the renewal occurs and the income is no longer constrained. For the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized trailing commissions of $15 million, $16 million and $14 million, respectively, related to ongoing commissions from previous investment sales. Fees from other investment services are recognized at a point in time upon completion of the service.

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O**ther Banking Fees

Other banking fees include fees for various transactional banking activities such as letter of credit fees, foreign wire transfers and other transactional services. These fees are recognized in a manner that reflects the timing of when transactions occur and as services are provided.

Revenue from Other Sources

Letter of Credit and Loan Fees

Letter of credit and loan fees primarily includes fees received related to letter of credit agreements as well as loan fees received from lending activities that are not deferrable. These fees are recognized upon execution of the contract.

Foreign Exchange and Derivative Products

Foreign exchange and derivative products primarily includes the fees received from foreign exchange and interest rate derivative contracts executed with customers to meet their hedging and financing needs. These fees are generally recognized upon execution of the contracts. Foreign exchange and derivative products also include the mark-to-market gains and losses recognized on these customer contracts and offsetting derivative contracts that are executed with external counterparties to hedge the foreign exchange and interest rate risk associated with the customer contracts.

Mortgage Banking Fees

Mortgage banking fees primarily include gains on sales of residential mortgages originated with the intent to sell and servicing fees on mortgages where the Company is the servicer. Mortgage banking fees also include valuation adjustments for mortgage loans held-for-sale that are measured at the lower of cost or fair value, as well as mortgage loans originated with the intent to sell that are measured at fair value under the fair value option. Changes in the value of MSRs are reported in mortgage fees and related income. For a further discussion of MSRs, see Note 8. Net interest income from mortgage loans is recorded in interest income.

Other Income

Bank-owned life insurance is stated at its cash surrender value. Citizens is the beneficiary of the life insurance policies on current and former officers and selected employees of the Company. Net changes in the carrying amount of the cash surrender value are an adjustment of premiums paid in determining the expense or income to be recognized under the life insurance policy for the period.

NOTE 22 - OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE

The following table presents the details of other operating expense:

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)202220212020
Marketing$166$111$100
Deposit insurance966666
Other323234253
Other operating expense$585$411$419

NOTE 23 - INCOME TAXES

Citizens uses an asset and liability (balance sheet) approach for financial accounting and reporting of income taxes, resulting in two components of income tax expense: current and deferred. Current income tax expense approximates taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period. Deferred income tax expense results from changes in gross deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. These gross deferred tax assets and liabilities represent changes in taxes expected to be paid in the future due to reversals of temporary differences between the bases of the assets and liabilities as measured under tax laws and their bases reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements as measured under GAAP.

Citizens also assesses the probability that the positions taken, or expected to be taken, in its income tax returns will be sustained by taxing authorities. A “more likely than not” (more than 50 percent) recognition threshold must be met before a tax benefit can be recognized. Tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained are reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

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The following table presents total income tax expense:

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)202220212020
Income tax expense$582$658$241
Tax effect of changes in OCI(1,319)(199)112
Total comprehensive income tax expense (benefit)($737)$459$353

The following table presents the components of income tax expense:

(in millions)CurrentDeferredTotal
Year Ended December 31, 2022
U.S. federal$355$88$443
State and local170(31)139
Total$525$57$582
Year Ended December 31, 2021
U.S. federal$871($345)$526
State and local216(84)132
Total$1,087($429)$658
Year Ended December 31, 2020
U.S. federal$377($181)$196
State and local102(57)45
Total$479($238)$241

The following table presents a reconciliation between the U.S. federal income tax rate and the Company’s effective income tax rate:

Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
(in millions, except ratio data)AmountRateAmountRateAmountRate
U.S. federal income tax expense and tax rate$55821.0%$62521.0%$27321.0%
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
State and local income taxes (net of federal benefit)1335.01264.2544.2
Bank-owned life insurance(19)(0.7)(14)(0.5)(12)(0.9)
Tax-exempt interest(8)(0.3)(7)(0.2)(10)(0.7)
Tax advantaged investments (including related credits)(102)(3.8)(95)(3.2)(68)(5.3)
Other tax credits(9)(0.3)(7)(0.2)(6)(0.5)
Adjustments for uncertain tax positions1—30.1(1)(0.1)
Non-deductible FDIC premiums200.7140.5141.1
Legacy tax matters30.1——(4)(0.3)
Other50.2130.41—
Total income tax expense and tax rate$58221.9%$65822.1%$24118.5%
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The following table presents the tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities:

December 31,
(in millions)20222021
Deferred tax assets:
Other comprehensive income$1,546$227
Allowance for credit losses511448
Federal and state net operating and capital loss carryforwards7750
Accrued expenses not currently deductible863676
Investment and other tax credit carryforwards131110
Other19—
Total deferred tax assets3,1471,511
Valuation allowance(133)(103)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance3,0141,408
Deferred tax liabilities:
Leasing transactions287331
Amortization of intangibles413379
Depreciation470256
Pension and other employee compensation plans128132
Partnerships8795
Deferred Income1285
MSRs203130
Total deferred tax liabilities1,6001,408
Net deferred tax asset (liability)$1,414$—

Deferred tax assets are recognized for net operating loss carryforwards, capital loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards. Valuation allowances are recorded, as necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts that management concludes are more likely than not to be realized.

At December 31, 2022, the Company had federal and state tax net operating loss carryforwards of $719 million and capital loss carryforwards of $133 million. The majority of the federal and state tax net operating loss carryforwards, if not utilized, will expire in varying amounts through 2040, while the capital loss and tax credit carryforwards expire in varying amounts through 2027 and 2029, respectively. Limitations on the ability to realize these carryforwards are reflected in the associated valuation allowance. At December 31, 2022, the Company had a valuation allowance of $133 million against various deferred tax assets related to federal and state net operating losses, capital losses and state tax credits, as the Company’s current assessment is that it is more likely than not that the Company will not recognize a portion of the deferred tax assets related to these items.

Effective with the fiscal year ended September 30, 1997, the reserve method for bad debts was no longer permitted for tax purposes. The repeal of the reserve method required the recapture of the reserve balance in excess of certain base year reserve amounts attributable to years ended prior to 1988. At December 31, 2022, the Company’s base year loan loss reserves attributable to years ended prior to 1988, for which no deferred income taxes have been provided, was $557 million. This base year reserve may become taxable if certain distributions are made with respect to the stock of the Company or if CBNA ceases to qualify as a bank for tax purposes. No actions are planned that would cause this reserve to become wholly or partially taxable.

Citizens files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in various state and local jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal or state and local income tax examinations by major tax authorities for years before 2018.

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The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits:

December 31,
(in millions)202220212020
Balance at the beginning of the year$7$4$5
Gross increase for tax positions related to current year—1—
Gross increase for tax positions related to prior years—3—
Decrease for tax positions as a result of the lapse of the statutes of limitations—(1)(1)
Decrease for tax positions related to settlements with taxing authorities(1)——
Balance at end of year$6$7$4

Tax positions are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The difference between the benefit recognized for a position and the tax benefit claimed on a tax return is referred to as an unrecognized tax benefit. Any adjustment to unrecognized tax benefits is recorded in income tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company does not expect the balance of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly change in the next twelve months.

NOTE 24 - EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Net income available to common stockholders represents net income after preferred stock dividends, accretion of the discount on preferred stock issuances, and gains or losses from any repurchases of preferred stock. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during each period, plus potential dilutive shares such as share-based payment awards and warrants using the treasury stock method.

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions, except share and per share data)202220212020
Numerator (basic and diluted):
Net income$2,073$2,319$1,057
Less: Preferred stock dividends113113107
Net income available to common stockholders$1,960$2,206$950
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic475,959,815425,669,451427,062,537
Dilutive common shares: share-based awards1,843,3271,766,3671,095,243
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted477,803,142427,435,818428,157,780
Earnings per common share:
Basic$4.12$5.18$2.22
Diluted(1)4.105.162.22

(1) Potential dilutive common shares are excluded from the computation of diluted EPS in the periods where the effect would be antidilutive. Excluded from the computation of diluted EPS were weighted average antidilutive shares totaling 949,606, 2,929 and 1,338,130 for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

NOTE 25 - REGULATORY MATTERS

As a BHC and FHC, Citizens is subject to regulation and supervision by the FRB. Our banking subsidiary, CBNA, is a national banking association primarily regulated by the OCC.

Under the current U.S. Basel III capital framework, the Company and CBNA must meet the following specific minimum requirements: CET1 capital ratio of 4.5%, tier 1 capital ratio of 6.0%, total capital ratio of 8.0% and tier 1 leverage ratio of 4.0%. As a BHC the Company’s SCB of 3.4% is imposed on top of the three minimum risk-based capital ratios listed above and a CCB of 2.5% is imposed on top of the three minimum risk-based capital ratios listed above for CBNA. The Company’s SCB will be re-calibrated with each biennial supervisory stress test and updated annually to reflect the Company’s planned common stock dividends. In addition, the Company must not be subject to a written agreement, order or capital directive with any of its regulators. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can result in the initiation of certain actions that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

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The following table presents the capital ratios for the Company and CBNA under the U.S. Basel III Standardized rules. The Company and CBNA have both declared as an “AOCI opt-out” institution, which means they are not required to recognize the AOCI impact of net unrealized gains and losses on debt securities and accumulated net gains and losses on cash flow hedges and certain defined benefit pension plan assets in regulatory capital. In addition, both entities elected to delay the estimated impact of CECL on regulatory capital for a two-year period ending December 31, 2021, followed by a three-year transition period ending December 31, 2024, to phase-in the aggregate amount of the capital benefit provided during the initial two-year delay.

ActualRequired Minimum Capital
(in millions, except ratio data)AmountRatioAmountRatio**(1)**
As of December 31, 2022
CET1 capital
CFG$18,57410.0%$14,6337.9%
CBNA20,66911.212,9357.0
Tier 1 capital
CFG20,58811.117,4119.4
CBNA20,66911.215,7068.5
Total capital
CFG23,75512.821,11611.4
CBNA23,53412.719,40210.5
Tier 1 leverage
CFG20,5889.38,8314.0
CBNA20,6699.48,8074.0
As of December 31, 2021
CET1 capital
CFG$15,6569.9%$12,5487.9%
CBNA17,03910.711,0997.0
Tier 1 capital
CFG17,67011.114,9309.4
CBNA17,03910.713,4778.5
Total capital
CFG20,24412.718,10711.4
CBNA19,60012.416,64810.5
Tier 1 leverage
CFG17,6709.77,2724.0
CBNA17,0399.47,2514.0

(1) Represents minimum requirement under the current capital framework plus the SCB of 3.4% and CCB of 2.5% for CFG and CBNA, respectively. The SCB and CCB are not applicable to the Tier 1 leverage ratio.

The Company’s capital distributions are subject to the oversight of the FRB. Under the FRB’s SCB framework failure to maintain risk-based capital ratios above respective minimum requirements including the SCB would result in graduated restrictions on the Company’s ability to make certain discretionary bonus payments and capital distributions, including common stock dividends and share repurchases. The timing and amount of future dividends and share repurchases will depend on various factors, including the Company’s capital position, financial performance, capital impacts of strategic initiatives, market conditions, receipt of required regulatory approvals and other regulatory considerations. All future capital distributions are subject to consideration and approval by the Board of Directors prior to execution. See Note 17 for more information regarding the Company’s common stock repurchases and dividends.

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Dividends payable by CBNA are limited to the lesser of the amount calculated under a “recent earnings” test and an “undivided profits” test. Under the recent earnings test, a dividend may not be paid if the total of all dividends declared by a bank in any calendar year is in excess of current year net income plus retained net income for the two preceding years, less any required transfers to surplus, unless the national bank obtains the approval of the OCC. Under the undivided profits test, a dividend may not be paid in excess of the entity’s “undivided profits” (generally, accumulated net profits that have not been paid out as dividends or transferred to surplus). Federal banking regulatory agencies have issued policy statements which provide that FDIC-insured depository institutions and their holding companies should generally pay dividends out of their current operating earnings only.

NOTE 26 - BUSINESS OPERATING SEGMENTS

Citizens is managed by its Chief Executive Officer on a segment basis. The Company’s two business operating segments are Consumer Banking and Commercial Banking. The business segments are determined based on the products and services provided, or the type of customer served. Each segment has a segment head who reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer has final authority over resource allocation decisions and performance assessment. The business segments reflect this management structure and the manner in which financial information is currently evaluated by the Chief Executive Officer.

Reportable Segments

Segment results are determined based upon the Company’s management reporting system, which assigns balance sheet and statement of operations items to each of the business segments. The process is designed around the Company’s organizational and management structure. The results derived are not necessarily comparable with similar information published by other financial institutions. A description of each reportable segment and table of financial results is presented below:

Consumer Banking

The Consumer Banking segment focuses on retail customers and small businesses with annual revenues of up to $25 million. It offers traditional banking products and services including deposit products, home loans, education loans, credit cards, business loans, and unsecured product finance and personal loans in addition to financial management services. It also operates an indirect auto financing business, providing financing for both new and used vehicles through auto dealerships. The segment’s distribution channels include a branch network, ATMs and a work force of experienced specialists ranging from financial consultants, mortgage loan officers and business banking officers to private bankers. The Company’s Consumer Banking value proposition is based on providing simple, easy to understand product offerings and a convenient banking experience with a more personalized approach.

Commercial Banking

The Commercial Banking segment primarily targets companies with annual revenues from $25 million to $3.0 billion and provides a full complement of financial products and solutions including loans, leases, trade financing, deposits, cash management, commercial cards, foreign exchange, interest rate risk management, corporate finance and capital markets advisory capabilities. It focuses on middle-market companies, large corporations and institutions and has dedicated teams with industry expertise in government banking, not-for-profit, healthcare, technology, professionals, oil and gas, asset finance, franchise finance, asset-based lending, commercial real estate, private equity and sponsor finance. While the segment’s business development efforts are predominantly focused in the Company’s footprint, some of its specialized industry businesses also operate selectively on a national basis (such as healthcare, asset finance and franchise finance). A key component of Commercial Banking’s growth strategy is to bring ideas to clients that help their businesses thrive, and in doing so, expand the loan portfolio and ancillary product sales.

Non-segment Operations

Other

Non-segment operations are classified as Other and include assets, liabilities, capital, revenues, provision (benefit) for credit losses, expenses and income tax expense not attributed to our Consumer or Commercial Banking segments as well as treasury and community development.

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Management accounting practices utilized by the Company as the basis of presentation for segment results include the following:

FTP adjustments

Citizens utilizes an FTP system to eliminate the effect of interest rate risk from the segments’ net interest income. This risk is centrally managed within the Treasury function and reported in Other non-segment operations. The FTP methodology provides a funds credit for sources of funds and a funds charge for the use of funds by each segment. The sum of the interest income/expense and FTP charges/credits for each segment is its designated net interest income. The offset to these FTP charges and credits is recorded in Other non-segment operations.

Effective January 1, 2022, the Company refined its FTP credit methodology for deposits provided by each business segment. The rationale for this FTP refinement was to better estimate the net interest income resulting from the strong growth in deposits caused by the COVID government stimulus. This resulted in lower net interest income, primarily in Consumer, offset by an increase in Other. Prior periods have not been restated.

Provision for credit losses allocation

Provision for credit losses is allocated to each business segment based on actual net charge-offs recognized by the business segment. The difference between the consolidated provision for credit losses and the business segments’ net charge-offs is reflected in Other non-segment operations.

Income tax allocation

Income taxes are assessed to each line of business at a standard tax rate with the residual tax expense or benefit to arrive at the consolidated effective tax rate included in Other non-segment operations.

Expense allocation

Noninterest expenses incurred by centrally managed operations or business lines that directly support another business line’s operations are charged to the applicable business line based on its utilization of those services.

Goodwill

For impairment testing purposes, the Company allocates all goodwill to its Consumer Banking and Commercial Banking reporting units.

Substantially all revenues generated and long-lived assets held by the Company’s business segments are derived from clients that reside in the United States. Neither business segment earns revenue from a single external customer that represents ten percent or more of the Company’s total revenues.

As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2022
(in millions)Consumer BankingCommercial BankingOtherConsolidated
Net interest income$4,043$2,103($134)$6,012
Noninterest income1,0638451012,009
Total revenue5,1062,948(33)8,021
Noninterest expense3,3911,2232784,892
Profit (loss) before provision (benefit) for credit losses1,7151,725(311)3,129
Provision (benefit) for credit losses22646202474
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)1,4891,679(513)2,655
Income tax expense (benefit)381375(174)582
Net income (loss)$1,108$1,304($339)$2,073
Total average assets$86,147$74,919$53,995$215,061
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As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2021
(in millions)Consumer BankingCommercial BankingOtherConsolidated
Net interest income$3,562$1,706($756)$4,512
Noninterest income1,2238091032,135
Total revenue4,7852,515(653)6,647
Noninterest expense2,9879731214,081
Profit (loss) before provision (benefit) for credit losses1,7981,542(774)2,566
Provision (benefit) for credit losses185156(752)(411)
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)1,6131,386(22)2,977
Income tax expense (benefit)410300(52)658
Net income (loss)$1,203$1,086$30$2,319
Total average assets$75,509$57,617$51,980$185,106
As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(in millions)Consumer BankingCommercial BankingOtherConsolidated
Net interest income$3,311$1,643($368)$4,586
Noninterest income1,655595692,319
Total revenue4,9662,238(299)6,905
Noninterest expense2,9648601673,991
Profit (loss) before provision (benefit) for credit losses2,0021,378(466)2,914
Provision (benefit) for credit losses2883989301,616
Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)1,714980(1,396)1,298
Income tax expense (benefit)429206(394)241
Net income (loss)$1,285$774($1,002)$1,057
Total average assets$72,022$60,839$43,581$176,442
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NOTE 27 - PARENT COMPANY FINANCIALS

Condensed Statements of Operations

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)202220212020
OPERATING INCOME:
Income from bank subsidiaries, excluding equity in undistributed income:
Dividends$450$1,120$900
Interest393542
Management and service fees696454
Income from nonbank subsidiaries, excluding equity in undistributed income:
Dividends435740
Interest324
All other operating income111
Total operating income6051,2791,041
OPERATING EXPENSE:
Salaries and employee benefits433627
Interest expense125119120
All other expenses282830
Total operating expense196183177
Income (loss) before taxes and undistributed income4091,096864
Income tax expense (benefit)(13)(16)(16)
Income before undistributed income of subsidiaries4221,112880
Equity in undistributed income (losses) of subsidiaries:
Bank1,7241,188170
Nonbank(73)197
Net income$2,073$2,319$1,057
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes(1)(3,895)(605)351
Total comprehensive income (loss)($1,822)$1,714$1,408

(1) See Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for comprehensive income (loss) detail.

In accordance with federal and state banking regulations, dividends paid by CBNA to the Company are subject to certain limitations. See Note 25 for more information. Additionally, see Note 17 for more information regarding the Company’s common and preferred stock dividends.

Condensed Balance Sheets

(in millions)December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
ASSETS:
Cash and due from banks$1,821$2,266
Loans and advances to:
Bank subsidiary1,1531,148
Nonbank subsidiaries135150
Investments in subsidiaries:
Bank subsidiary23,67422,742
Nonbank subsidiaries302325
Other assets182140
Total assets$27,267$26,771
LIABILITIES:
Long-term borrowed funds$3,336$3,099
Other liabilities241252
Total liabilities3,5773,351
Total stockholders’ equity23,69023,420
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$27,267$26,771
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Condensed Cash Flow Statements

Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)202220212020
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$2,073$2,319$1,057
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net change in cash due to operating activities:
Deferred income taxes(11)—17
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries(1,651)(1,207)(177)
Net increase (decrease) in other liabilities(7)3443
Net (increase) decrease in other assets(44)12(41)
Other operating, net926748
Net change due to operating activities4521,225947
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in and advances to subsidiaries(156)(196)(190)
Repayment of investments in and advances to subsidiaries121125205
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(23)(165)—
Other investing, net(1)(1)(1)
Net change due to investing activities(59)(237)14
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term borrowed funds414—1,053
Repayments of long-term borrowed funds(182)(350)(12)
Treasury stock purchased(153)(295)(270)
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock—296395
Redemption of preferred stock—(250)—
Dividends declared and paid to common stockholders(779)(670)(672)
Dividends declared and paid to preferred stockholders(113)(113)(98)
Other financing, net(25)(20)(95)
Net change due to financing activities(838)(1,402)301
Net change in cash and due from banks(445)(414)1,262
Cash and due from banks at beginning of year2,2662,6801,418
Cash and due from banks at end of year$1,821$2,266$2,680

NOTE 28 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On February 17, 2023, the Company announced that its Board of Directors increased the capacity under its common share repurchase program by an additional $1.15 billion. This is incremental to the $850 million of capacity remaining as of December 31, 2022 under the prior June 2022 authorization.

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