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3. Business Acquisition

aCerno

In November 2008, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common and preferred stock of the parent entity of aCerno, Inc. (“acerno”) including vested stock options, in exchange for approximately $89.5 million in cash paid in 2008 and in the first quarter of 2009. The purchase of acerno was intended to augment Akamai’s Internet advertising-related offerings, which are designed to help customers more effectively target online advertising to the desired audience. The aggregate purchase price of $90.8 million consisted of $89.5 million in cash and $1.3 million of transaction costs, which primarily consisted of fees for legal and financial advisory services.

The acquisition of acerno was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The results of operations of the acquired business have been included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company since November 3, 2008, the date of acquisition. The total purchase consideration was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition, as determined by management and, with respect to identifiable intangible assets, by management with the assistance of an appraisal provided by a third-party valuation firm. The excess of the purchase price over the amounts allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill. The value of the goodwill from this acquisition can be attributed to a number of business factors including, but not limited to, potential sales opportunities to provide Akamai services to acerno customers; a trained technical workforce in place in the United States; an existing sales pipeline and a trained sales force. In accordance with current accounting standards, goodwill associated with the acerno acquisition will not be amortized and will be tested for impairment at least annually.

The following table presents the allocation of the purchase price for acerno:

The following were the identified intangible assets acquired and the respective estimated periods over which such assets will be amortized:

In determining the purchase price allocation, the Company considered, among other factors, its intention to use the acquired assets and the historical and estimated future demand for acerno services. The fair value of intangible assets was based upon the income approach. In applying this approach, the values of the intangible assets acquired were determined using projections of revenues and expenses specifically attributed to the intangible assets. The income streams were then discounted to present value using estimated risk adjusted discount rates. The rate used to discount the expected future net cash flows from the intangible assets to their present values was based upon a weighted average cost of capital of 15%. The discount rate was determined after consideration of market rates of return on debt and equity capital, the weighted average return on invested capital and the risk associated with achieving forecasted sales related to the technology and assets acquired from acerno.

The customer relationships were valued using the excess earnings method of income approach. The key assumptions used in valuing the customer relationships were as follows: discount rate of 15%, tax rate of 35% and estimated average economic life of seven years.

The relief-from-royalty method was used to value the completed technologies acquired from acerno. The relief-from-royalty method estimates the cost savings that accrue to the owner of an intangible asset that would otherwise be required to pay royalties or license fees on revenues earned through the use of the asset. The royalty rate used is based on an analysis of empirical, market-derived royalty rates for guideline intangible assets. Typically, revenue is projected over the expected remaining useful life of the completed technology. The market-derived royalty rate is then applied to estimate the royalty savings. The key assumptions used in valuing the completed technologies are as follows: royalty rate of 10%, discount rate of 15%, tax rate of 35% and estimated average economic life of five years.

The lost-profits method was used to value the non-compete agreements Akamai entered into with certain members of acerno’s management team. The lost-profits method recognizes that the current value of an asset may be premised upon the expected receipt of future economic benefits protected by clauses within an agreement. These benefits are generally considered to be higher income resulting from the avoidance of a loss in revenue that would likely occur without an agreement. The key assumptions used in valuing the non-compete agreements were as follows: discount rate of 15%, tax rate of 35% and estimated average economic life of five years.

The relief-from-royalty method was used to value trade names. The relief-from-royalty method recognizes that the current value of an asset may be premised upon the expected receipt of future economic benefit in the use of trade names. These benefits are generally considered to be higher income resulting from the avoidance of a loss in revenue that would likely occur without the specific trade names. The key assumptions used in valuing trade names were as follows: royalty rate of 1%, discount rate of 15%, tax rate of 35% and estimated average economic life of three years.

The total weighted average amortization period for the intangible assets acquired from acerno is 2.8 years. The intangible assets are being amortized based upon the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are being utilized, which in general reflects the cash flows generated from such assets. None of the goodwill or identifiable intangible assets resulting from the acerno acquisition is deductible for income tax purposes.

The Company’s pro forma results of operations, presented to give effect to the acquisition of acerno for periods prior to the acquisition, would not differ materially from the Company’s reported results of operations.

Note 2.  UST Acquisition:

On January 6, 2009, Altria Group, Inc. acquired all of the outstanding common stock of UST, in exchange for $69.50 in cash for each share of UST common stock. Additionally, each employee stock option of UST that was outstanding and unexercised was cancelled in exchange for the right to receive the difference between the exercise price for such option and $69.50. The transaction was valued at approximately $11.7 billion, which represented a purchase price of $10.4 billion and included the assumption of approximately $1.3 billion of debt, which together with acquisition-related costs and payments of approximately $0.6 billion (consisting primarily of financing fees, the funding of UST’s non-qualified pension plans, investment banking fees and the early retirement of UST’s revolving credit facility), represent a total cash outlay of approximately $11 billion.

In connection with the acquisition of UST, Altria Group, Inc. had in place a 364-day term bridge loan facility (the “Bridge Facility”). On January 6, 2009, Altria Group, Inc. borrowed the entire available amount of $4.3 billion under the Bridge Facility, which was used along with available cash of $6.7 billion, representing the net proceeds from the issuances of senior unsecured long-term notes in November and December 2008, to fund the acquisition of UST. As discussed in Note 8. Debt, in February 2009, Altria Group, Inc. issued $4.2 billion of senior unsecured long-term notes. The net proceeds from the issuance of these notes, along with available cash, were used to prepay all of the outstanding borrowings under the Bridge Facility. Upon such prepayment, the Bridge Facility was terminated.

UST’s financial position and results of operations have been consolidated with Altria Group, Inc. as of January 6, 2009. The following unaudited supplemental pro forma data present consolidated information of Altria Group, Inc. as if the acquisition of UST had been consummated on January 1, 2008. The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of what actually would have occurred if the acquisition and related borrowings had been consummated on January 1, 2008.

Pro forma results of Altria Group, Inc., for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 assuming the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2009, would not be materially different from the actual results reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

The pro forma amounts reflect the application of the following adjustments as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2008:

The following amounts represent the preliminary estimates of the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the UST acquisition, and are subject to revisions when appraisals are finalized, which is expected to occur during the fourth quarter of 2009 (in millions):

The excess of the purchase price paid by Altria Group, Inc. over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in the acquisition of UST primarily reflects the value of adding USSTC and its subsidiaries to Altria Group, Inc.’s family of tobacco operating companies (PM USA and Middleton), with leading brands in cigarettes, smokeless products and machine-made large cigars. The acquisition is anticipated to generate approximately $300 million in annual synergies by 2011, driven primarily by reduced selling, general and administrative, and corporate expenses. None of the goodwill or other intangible assets will be deductible for tax purposes.

The assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interests of UST have been measured as of the acquisition date. For purposes of measuring the fair value, where applicable, Altria Group, Inc. has used the FASB’s framework for measuring fair values. In valuing trademarks, Altria Group, Inc. estimated the fair value using a discounted cash flow methodology. No material contingent liabilities were recognized as of the acquisition date because the acquisition date fair value of such contingencies cannot be determined, and the contingencies are not both probable and reasonably estimable. Additionally, costs incurred to effect the acquisition, as well as costs to restructure UST, are being recognized as expenses in the periods in which the costs are incurred. Altria Group, Inc. expects to incur approximately $0.5 billion during 2009 and 2010 in acquisition-related charges, as well as restructuring and integration costs. For the nine months and three months ended September 30, 2009, Altria Group, Inc. incurred acquisition-related charges, as well as restructuring and integration costs, consisting of the following:

XCEL Acquisition—On May 27, 2009, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common and preferred stock of XCEL for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $96.0 million, consisting of $98.0 million in cash paid, net of preliminary purchase price adjustments of approximately $2.0 million. XCEL provides shared telecom infrastructure services to telecom operators in India. At closing, XCEL owned approximately 1,660 towers located in fifteen telecom circles in India. Additionally, XCEL had approximately 70 towers in various stages of development. The acquisition of XCEL is consistent with the Company’s strategy to expand in selected international markets.

The acquisition of XCEL has been accounted for as a business combination in accordance with the Business Combinations Topic of the FASB ASC. The operating results of the acquired business have been included in the Company’s condensed consolidated results of operations since the date of acquisition. The operating results of XCEL for periods prior to the acquisition by the Company were not material to the Company’s condensed consolidated results of operations and accordingly, pro forma results of operations have not been presented. The purchase price was preliminarily allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on the estimated fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities at the date of acquisition. The preliminary goodwill of $53.8 million is calculated as the purchase premium after first allocating the purchase price to the fair value of net assets acquired and represents future growth opportunities and established infrastructure that XCEL provides. The allocation of the purchase price will be finalized upon completion of analyses of the fair value of XCEL’s assets and liabilities and certain tax matters. These analyses include examination of the underlying book and tax records, completion of an appraisal of certain tangible and intangible assets and liabilities and a full assessment of legal and tax contingencies. Certain immaterial adjustments will be made to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed upon completion of updated analyses of the fair value of XCEL’s assets and liabilities.

The following table summarizes the aggregate purchase consideration paid for XCEL and the amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date (in thousands):

Brazil Acquisition—In July 2009, the Company completed its acquisition of 230 communications tower sites and related third party leases located in Brazil for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $51.3 million, which consisted of $50.5 million in cash and the assumption of $0.8 million in liabilities. This acquisition is consistent with the Company’s strategy to expand in selected international markets.

This acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination in accordance with the Business Combinations Topic of the FASB ASC. The purchase price was preliminarily allocated to the acquired assets based on the estimated fair value of the acquired assets at the date of acquisition. The allocation of the purchase price will be finalized upon completion of analyses of the fair value of the assets acquired.

The following table summarizes the aggregate purchase consideration paid and the amounts of assets acquired at the acquisition date (in thousands):

The Company is obligated to acquire an additional 114 communications tower sites, pending regulatory approvals, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $18.0 million.

U.S. Acquisitions—During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company acquired 88 communications tower sites in the United States from various third parties for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $24.0 million, plus $1.7 million of accrued contingent consideration.

Merrill Lynch

On January 1, 2009, the Corporation acquired Merrill Lynch through its merger with a subsidiary of the Corporation in exchange for common and preferred stock with a value of $29.1 billion, creating a financial services franchise with significantly enhanced wealth management, investment banking and international capabilities. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Merrill Lynch common shareholders received 0.8595 of a share of Bank of America Corporation common stock in exchange for each share of Merrill Lynch common stock. In addition, Merrill Lynch non-convertible preferred shareholders received Bank of America Corporation preferred stock having substantially similar terms. Merrill Lynch convertible preferred stock remains outstanding and is convertible into Bank of America common stock at an equivalent exchange ratio. With the acquisition, the Corporation has one of the largest wealth management businesses in the world with approximately 15,000 financial advisors and more than $1.9 trillion in client assets. Global investment management capabilities include an economic ownership of approximately 48 percent in BlackRock, Inc. (BlackRock), a publicly traded investment management company. In addition, the acquisition adds strengths in debt and equity underwriting, sales and trading, and merger and acquisition advice, creating significant opportunities to deepen relationships with corporate and institutional clients around the globe. Merrill Lynch’s results of operations were included in the Corporation’s results beginning January 1, 2009.

The Merrill Lynch merger is being accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price was preliminarily allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values at the Merrill Lynch acquisition date as summarized in the following table. Preliminary goodwill of $4.8 billion is calculated as the purchase premium after adjusting for the fair value of net assets acquired and represents the value expected from the synergies created from combining the Merrill Lynch wealth management and corporate and investment banking businesses with the Corporation’s capabilities in consumer and commercial banking as well as the economies of scale expected from combining the operations of the two companies.

  Merrill Lynch Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation

Preliminary Condensed Statement of Net Assets Acquired

The following condensed statement of net assets acquired reflects the preliminary values assigned to Merrill Lynch’s net assets as of the acquisition date.

The fair value of net assets acquired includes preliminary fair value adjustments to certain receivables that were not considered impaired as of the acquisition date. These fair value adjustments were determined using incremental spreads for credit and liquidity risk which are part of the rate used to discount contractual cash flows. However, the Corporation believes that all contractual cash flows related to these financial instruments are collectible. These receivables include non-impaired loans and customer receivables with a preliminary fair value and gross contractual amounts receivable of $152.8 billion and $159.8 billion at the date of acquisition. For more information on the purchased impaired loan portfolio, see Note 6 – Outstanding Loans and Leases.

Contingencies

The fair value of net assets acquired includes certain contingent liabilities that were recorded as of the acquisition date. Merrill Lynch has been named as a defendant in various pending legal actions and proceedings arising in connection with its activities as a global diversified financial services institution. Some of these legal actions and proceedings include claims for substantial compensatory and/or punitive damages or claims for indeterminate amounts of damages. Merrill Lynch is also involved in investigations and/or proceedings by governmental and self-regulatory agencies. Due to the number of variables and assumptions involved in assessing the possible outcome of these legal actions, sufficient information does not exist to reasonably estimate the fair value of these contingent liabilities. As such, these contingencies have been measured in accordance with accounting guidance on contingencies which states that a loss is recognized when it is probable of occurring and the loss amount can be reasonably estimated. For further information, see Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies.

In connection with the Merrill Lynch acquisition, on January 1, 2009, the Corporation recorded certain guarantees, primarily standby liquidity facilities and letters of credit, with a fair value of approximately $1 billion. At the time of acquisition, the maximum amount that could be drawn under these guarantees was approximately $20 billion.

Countrywide

On July 1, 2008, the Corporation acquired Countrywide through its merger with a subsidiary of the Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, Countrywide shareholders received 0.1822 of a share of Bank of America Corporation common stock in exchange for each share of Countrywide common stock. The acquisition of Countrywide significantly expanded the Corporation’s mortgage originating and servicing capabilities, making it a leading mortgage originator and servicer. As provided by the merger agreement, 583 million shares of Countrywide common stock were exchanged for 107 million shares of the Corporation’s common stock. Countrywide’s results of operations were included in the Corporation’s results beginning July 1, 2008.

LaSalle

On October 1, 2007, the Corporation acquired all the outstanding shares of ABN AMRO North America Holding Company, parent of LaSalle Bank Corporation (LaSalle), for $21.0 billion in cash. As part of the acquisition, ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (the seller) capitalized approximately $6.3 billion as equity of intercompany debt prior to the date of acquisition. With this acquisition, the Corporation significantly expanded its presence in metropolitan Chicago, Illinois and Michigan by adding LaSalle’s commercial banking clients, retail customers and banking centers. LaSalle’s results of operations were included in the Corporation’s results beginning October 1, 2007.

U.S. Trust Corporation

On July 1, 2007, the Corporation acquired all the outstanding shares of U.S. Trust Corporation for $3.3 billion in cash. U.S. Trust Corporation’s results of operations were included in the Corporation’s results beginning July 1, 2007. The acquisition increased the size and capabilities of the Corporation’s wealth management business and positions it as one of the largest financial services companies managing private wealth in the U.S.

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

If the Merrill Lynch and Countrywide mergers had been completed on January 1, 2008, total revenue, net of interest expense would have been $20.4 billion and $62.9 billion, net loss from continuing operations would have been $3.8 billion and $8.5 billion, and basic and diluted loss per common share would have been $1.16 and $2.24 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008. These results include the impact of amortizing certain purchase accounting adjustments such as intangible assets as well as fair value adjustments to loans, securities and issued debt. The pro forma financial information does not include the impact of possible business model changes nor does it consider any potential impacts of current market conditions or revenues, expense efficiencies, asset dispositions, share repurchases, or other factors. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, Merrill Lynch contributed $5.1 billion and $16.8 billion in revenue, net of interest expense, and $690 million and $2.2 billion in net income. These amounts are before the consideration of certain merger-related costs, revenue opportunities and certain consolidating tax benefits that were recognized in legacy Bank of America legal entities.

Merger and Restructuring Charges

Merger and restructuring charges are recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Income and include incremental costs to integrate the operations of the Corporation, Merrill Lynch, Countrywide, LaSalle and U.S. Trust Corporation. These charges represent costs associated with these one-time activities and do not represent ongoing costs of the fully integrated combined organization. The following table presents severance and employee-related charges, systems integrations and related charges, and other merger-related charges.

Included for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 are merger-related charges of $371 million and $1.5 billion related to the Merrill Lynch acquisition, $212 million and $632 million related to the Countrywide acquisition, and $11 million and $92 million related to the LaSalle acquisition. Included for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 are merger-related charges of $72 million for both periods related to the Countrywide acquisition, $159 million and $462 million related to the LaSalle acquisition and $16 million and $95 million related to the U.S. Trust Corporation acquisition.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, the $371 million and $1.5 billion of merger-related charges for the Merrill Lynch acquisition included $196 million and $1.1 billion for severance and other employee-related costs, $153 million and $294 million of system integration costs, and $22 million and $94 million in other merger-related costs.

Merger-related Exit Cost and Restructuring Reserves

The following table presents the changes in exit cost and restructuring reserves for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

   n/a = not applicable

As of December 31, 2008, there were $523 million of exit cost reserves related to the Countrywide, LaSalle and U.S. Trust Corporation acquisitions, including $347 million for severance, relocation and other employee-related costs and $176 million for contract terminations. Cash payments of $58 million during the three months ended September 30, 2009 consisted of $38 million in severance, relocation and other employee-related costs and $20 million in contract terminations. Cash payments of $363 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 consisted of $261 million in severance, relocation and other employee-related costs and $102 million in contract terminations. Exit costs were not recorded in purchase accounting for the Merrill Lynch acquisition in accordance with amendments to the accounting guidance for business combinations which were effective on January 1, 2009.

As of December 31, 2008, there were $86 million of restructuring reserves related to the Countrywide, LaSalle and U.S. Trust Corporation acquisitions for severance and other employee-related costs. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, $167 million and $1.0 billion were added to the restructuring reserves related to severance and other employee-related costs primarily associated with the Merrill Lynch acquisition. Cash payments of $226 million and $716 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 were all related to severance and other employee-related costs.

Payments under exit cost and restructuring reserves associated with the U.S. Trust Corporation acquisition will be substantially completed in 2009 while payments associated with the LaSalle, Countrywide and Merrill Lynch acquisitions will continue into 2010.

NOTE 2. Business Combinations

Acquisitions

On August 14, 2009, Branch Bank entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) to acquire certain assets and assume substantially all of the deposits and certain liabilities of Colonial Bank, an Alabama state-chartered bank headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama (“Colonial Bank”).

Colonial Bank operated 357 locations in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Texas and Nevada. Excluding the effects of purchase accounting adjustments, Branch Bank assumed approximately $19.2 billion of the deposits of Colonial Bank. Additionally, Branch Bank purchased approximately $14.3 billion in loans, $165 million of other real estate owned (“OREO”) and $3.7 billion of investment securities. In connection with the acquisition, Branch Bank also entered into loss sharing agreements with the FDIC. Approximately $14.3 billion of acquired loans and OREO and $1.1 billion of the purchased investment securities are covered by loss sharing agreements between the FDIC and Branch Bank.

Pursuant to the terms of these loss sharing agreements, the FDIC’s obligation to reimburse Branch Bank for losses with respect to certain loans, OREO, certain investment securities and other assets (collectively, “covered assets”), begins with the first dollar of loss incurred. The terms of the loss sharing agreement with respect to certain non-agency mortgage-backed securities totaling $624 million provides that Branch Bank will be reimbursed by the FDIC for 95% of any and all losses. All other covered assets are subject to a stated threshold of $5.0 billion that provides for the FDIC to reimburse Branch Bank for (1) 80% of losses incurred up to $5 billion and (2) 95% of losses in excess of $5 billion. Gains and recoveries on covered assets will offset losses, or be paid to the FDIC, at the applicable loss share percentage at the time of recovery.

The loss sharing agreement applicable to single family residential mortgage loans provides for FDIC loss sharing and Branch Bank reimbursement to the FDIC, in each case as described above, for ten years. The loss sharing agreement applicable to commercial loans and other covered assets provides for FDIC loss sharing for five years and Branch Bank reimbursement to the FDIC for gains and recoveries for a total of eight years, in each case as described above.

The loss sharing agreements are subject to certain servicing procedures as specified in the agreements. The expected reimbursements under the loss sharing agreements were recorded as an indemnification asset at their estimated fair value of $3.3 billion on the acquisition date.

On October 15, 2019, BB&T is required to pay the FDIC 55% of the excess, if any, of (i) $1 billion over (ii) the sum of (A) 25% of the total net amounts paid to BB&T under both of the loss sharing agreements (i.e., BB&T’s payments received from the FDIC for losses, offset by BB&T’s payments made to the FDIC for recoveries) plus (B) 20% of the deemed total cost to BB&T of administering the assets covered under the loss sharing agreements other than shared loss securities. The deemed total cost to BB&T of administering the covered assets is the sum of 2% of the average of the principal amount of shared loss loans and shared loss assets (other than the shared loss securities) based on the beginning and end of year balances for each of the 10 years during which the shared loss agreements are in effect. In addition, any payments made by either party with respect to the securities with a 95% loss share will be excluded from this calculation.

Branch Bank did not immediately acquire the real estate, banking facilities, furniture or equipment of Colonial Bank as part of the purchase and assumption agreement. However, Branch Bank has the option to purchase the real estate and furniture and equipment from the FDIC. The term of this option expires 170 days after August 14, 2009, unless extended by the FDIC. Acquisition costs of the real estate and furniture and equipment will be based on current appraisals and determined at a later date. Currently all banking facilities and equipment are leased from the FDIC on a month-to-month basis.

Branch Bank has determined that the acquisition of the net assets of Colonial Bank constitutes a business acquisition as defined by Topic 805. Accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of August 14, 2009 are presented at their fair values in the table below as required by that topic. Fair values were determined based on the requirements of Topic 820. In many cases the determination of these fair values required management to make estimates about discount rates, future expected cash flows, market conditions and other future events that are highly subjective in nature and subject to change. These fair value estimates are considered preliminary, and are subject to change for up to one year after the closing date of the acquisition as additional information relative to closing date fair values becomes available. Branch Bank and the FDIC are engaged in ongoing discussions that may impact which assets and liabilities are ultimately acquired or assumed by Branch Bank and/or the purchase price. In addition, the tax treatment of FDIC assisted acquisitions is complex and subject to interpretations that may result in future adjustments of deferred taxes as of the acquisition date.

Approximately $690 million of goodwill and a $176 million core deposit intangible were recorded in connection with this transaction. The goodwill was assigned to BB&T’s banking network segment. All of the goodwill and core deposit intangible assets recognized are deductible for income tax purposes.

The following is a description of the methods used to determine the fair values of significant assets and liabilities presented above.

Cash, due from banks and federal funds sold, interest-bearing deposits in banks and the Federal Reserve

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

Investment Securities

Fair values for securities are based on quoted market prices, where available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair value estimates are based on observable inputs including quoted market prices for similar instruments, quoted market prices that are not in an active market or other inputs that are observable in the market. In the absence of observable inputs, fair value is estimated based on pricing models and/or discounted cash flow methodologies.

Loans

Fair values for loans were based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered factors including the type of loan and related collateral, classification status, fixed or variable interest rate, term of loan and whether or not the loan was amortizing, and current discount rates. Loans were grouped together according to similar characteristics and were treated in the aggregate when applying various valuation techniques. The discount rates used for loans are based on current market rates for new originations of comparable loans and include adjustments for liquidity concerns. The discount rate does not include a factor for credit losses as that has been included in the estimated cash flows.

Core deposit intangible

This intangible asset represents the value of the relationships that Colonial Bank had with its deposit customers. The fair value of this intangible asset was estimated based on a discounted cash flow methodology that gave appropriate consideration to expected customer attrition rates, cost of the deposit base, reserve requirements and the net maintenance cost attributable to customer deposits.

Other real estate owned

OREO is presented at the estimated present value that management expects to receive when the property is sold, net of related costs of disposal.

FDIC loss share indemnification asset

This loss sharing asset is measured separately from the related covered asset as it is not contractually embedded in the assets and is not transferable with the assets should Branch Bank choose to dispose of them. Fair value was estimated using projected cash flows related to the loss sharing agreements based on the expected reimbursements for losses and the applicable loss sharing percentages. These expected reimbursements do not include reimbursable amounts related to future covered expenditures. These cash flows were discounted to reflect the uncertainty of the timing and receipt of the loss sharing reimbursement from the FDIC.

Deferred taxes

Deferred taxes totaling approximately $24 million, which are reflected in the other assets line in the table above, relate to a difference between the financial statement and tax basis of the acquired loans and loss share indemnification asset. Deferred taxes are reported based upon the principles in FASB Topic 740: Income Taxes, and are calculated based on the estimated federal and state income tax rates currently in effect for BB&T.

Deposits

The fair values used for the demand and savings deposits that comprise the transaction accounts acquired, by definition equal the amount payable on demand at the acquisition date. The fair values for time deposits are estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies interest rates currently being offered to the interest rates embedded on such time deposits.

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta

The fair values of Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances were based on pricing supplied by the FHLB.

The operating results of BB&T for the period ended September 30, 2009 include the operating results produced by the acquired assets and assumed liabilities for the period of August 15, 2009 to September 30, 2009 and were not material to the three or nine months ended September 30, 2009. Due primarily to BB&T acquiring only certain assets and liabilities of Colonial Bank, the significant amount of fair value adjustments, and the FDIC loss sharing agreements now in place, historical results of Colonial Bank are not material to BB&T’s results, and thus no pro forma information is presented.

On October 9, 2009, BB&T entered into a definitive agreement to sell certain Nevada branch locations that were acquired from Colonial Bank and approximately $800 million in deposits. The sale is expected to close in the first quarter of 2010, subject to regulatory approval.

Other Acquisitions

During the first nine months of 2009, BB&T acquired certain assets of an insurance premium financing business and two commercial real estate servicing businesses. Approximately $9 million of goodwill and $6 million of identifiable intangibles were recorded in connection with these acquisitions.

(2) Business Combinations

In April 2008, we acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of BladeLogic, Inc. (BladeLogic), a leading provider of data center automation software, for $28 per share. This acquisition expanded our offerings for server provisioning, application release management, automation and compliance. The acquisition of BladeLogic’s outstanding common stock and other equity instruments resulted in total purchase consideration of $854.0 million, including approximately $19.9 million of direct acquisition costs. Approximately $50.3 million of the purchase price was allocated to purchased IPR&D and was expensed as of the acquisition date.

In August 2009, we acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of MQSoftware, Inc. (MQSoftware), a leading provider of middleware and enterprise application transaction management software, for purchase consideration of $26.5 million. This acquisition expanded our offerings for middleware infrastructure software. The acquisition of MQSoftware included approximately $7.3 million of acquired technology and $7.9 million of customer relationships, with weighted average economic lives of approximately three years, in addition to other tangible assets and liabilities. This acquisition resulted in a preliminary allocation of $18.5 million to goodwill that was assigned to the Mainframe Service Management segment. We are in the process of finalizing our assessment of the fair value of certain acquired assets and assumed liabilities, principally related to tax loss carryforwards and other deferred tax attributes, and will adjust the purchase price allocation when finalized.

Note 2 – Acquisition

On July 30, 2009, we acquired the business, assets and operations of Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc.’s (Vought) 787 business conducted at North Charleston, South Carolina. In connection with the acquisition, we paid cash consideration at closing of $592 and released Vought from its obligation to repay amounts of $416 previously advanced by us. Vought’s 787 business produces aft fuselage sections, including the fabrication, assembly and systems installation, for the 787 program. The results of operations from the acquisition date are included in our Commercial Airplanes’ segment. Management expects to complete the allocation process in the fourth quarter of 2009.

The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is as follows:

Note 5. Medarex, Inc. Acquisition

On September 1, 2009 the Company acquired 100% of the remaining outstanding shares of Medarex, Inc. (Medarex) and its outstanding stock options and restricted stock units upon completion of tender offers that expired on August 27, 2009 and September 1, 2009. The total purchase price of $2.3 billion was allocated to the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as presented below. Acquisition costs were $11 million and classified as other (income)/expenses, net. Medarex is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of fully human antibody-based therapeutic products to address major unmet healthcare needs in the areas of oncology, inflammation, autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases. As a result of the acquisition, the Company receives full rights over ipilimumab, currently in Phase III development, and increases the biologics development pipeline creating a more balanced portfolio of small molecules and biologics. This more balanced portfolio associated with our BioPharma model and potential to optimize our existing ipilimumab programs drives a significant amount of the goodwill arising from this acquisition. Goodwill along with in-process research and development and other intangible assets valued in this acquisition are non-deductible for tax purposes and is assigned to the biopharmaceutical segment.

The purchase price allocation presented below is considered preliminary pending completion of the final valuation.

The results of Medarex operations have been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements from August 27, 2009. Pro forma supplemental financial information was not included as the impact of the acquisition was not material to the operations of the Company.

A project is considered to be IPRD when the underlying project has not received regulatory approval and it has no alternative future use. IPRD projects are initially considered indefinite lived assets subject to annual impairment reviews or more often upon the occurrence of certain events. Upon commercialization, the assets are amortized over the expected useful lives. The fair value of the IPRD acquired in the business combination was determined based on the present value of each research project’s projected cash flows utilizing an income approach. Future cash flows are predominately based on the net income forecast of each project, consistent with historical pricing, margins and expense levels of similar products. Revenues are estimated based on relevant market size and growth factors, expected industry trends, individual project life cycles and the life of each research project’s underlying patent. In determining the fair value of each research project, expected revenues are first adjusted for technical risk of completion. The resulting cash flows are then discounted at a rate approximating the Company’s weighted-average cost of capital.

7. Acquisitions

On June 12, 2009, we acquired the operating subsidiaries of Walker Logistics Overseas, Ltd (“Walker”). Walker is a leading international freight forwarder headquartered in London. Walker is a global, fully integrated import and export door-to-door provider specializing in air freight, ocean freight warehousing, courier, and logistics solutions. Its customers are primarily in electronics, telecommunications, medical, sporting goods, and military industries. The majority of their revenues are from air and ocean freight.

On July 7, 2009, we acquired certain assets of International Trade & Commerce, Inc. (“ITC”). ITC is a United States customs brokerage company specializing in warehousing and distribution and cross-border services between the United States and Mexico. ITC is headquartered in Laredo, Texas and has approximately 40 employees and staff. ITC provides a broad range of services facilitating customers’ international customs brokerage needs across all modes of transportation. ITC strengthens our ability to provide customers a seamless cross-border service package across the United States and Mexico border.

On September 14, 2009, we acquired certain assets of Rosemont Farms Corporation, Inc. (“Rosemont”), a produce marketing company, and its sister company Quality Logistics, LLC (“Quality Logistics”), a non-asset based transportation provider that focuses on produce transportation. Rosemont is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida and has approximately 100 employees. Rosemont offers produce and logistics solutions to retail and foodservice customers.

The total cash paid at closing for these three acquisitions was $43.5 million all of which was paid in cash. In addition, there are contingent cash payments to the sellers of ITC and Rosemont over a three-year period based on defined operating results of the acquired businesses, up to a predetermined maximum amount of $20.5 million. We anticipate that these contingent cash payments will be fully earned. We have recognized the liability on our accompanying balance sheet at fair value. Goodwill recognized in these transactions amounted to $37.7 million. Other intangible assets related to the acquisition amounted to $9.3 million which consists of customer and supplier relationships and non-competition agreements, which are being amortized over five years. We also acquired a trademark with the acquisition of Rosemont, which has an indefinite life. All goodwill and other intangible assets related to these acquisitions are tax deductible over 15 years. Our results of operations were not materially impacted by these acquisitions.

Note 2

Acquisitions

Chevy Chase Bank

On February 27, 2009, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Chevy Chase Bank in exchange for Capital One common stock and cash with a total value of $475.9 million. Under the terms of the stock purchase agreement, Chevy Chase Bank common shareholders received $445.0 million in cash and 2.56 million shares of Capital One common stock. In addition, to the extent that losses on certain of Chevy Chase Bank’s mortgage loans are less than the level reflected in the net credit mark estimated at the time the deal was signed, the Company will share a portion of the benefit with the former Chevy Chase Bank common shareholders (the “earn-out”). The maximum payment under the earn-out is $300.0 million and would occur after December 31, 2013. As of September 30, 2009, the Company has not recognized a liability nor does it expect to make any payments associated with the earn-out based on our expectations for credit losses on the portfolio. Subsequent to the closing of the acquisition all of the outstanding shares of preferred stock of Chevy Chase Bank and the subordinated debt of its wholly-owned REIT subsidiary, were redeemed. This acquisition improves the Company’s core deposit funding base, increases readily available and committed liquidity, adds additional scale in bank operations, and brings a strong customer base in an attractive banking market. Chevy Chase Bank’s results of operations are included in the Company’s results after the acquisition date of February 27, 2009.

The Chevy Chase Bank acquisition is being accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values at the Chevy Chase Bank acquisition date, as summarized in the following table. Preliminary goodwill of $1.6 billion is calculated as the purchase premium after adjusting for the fair value of net assets acquired and represents the value expected from the synergies created through the scale, operational and product enhancement benefits that will result from combining the operations of the two companies. During the third quarter of 2009, the Company continued the analysis of the fair values and purchase price allocation of Chevy Chase Bank’s assets and liabilities. The Company recorded an increase to goodwill of $146.9 million as a result. The change was predominantly related to a reduction in the fair value of net loans. The Company has not finalized the analysis and still considers goodwill to be preliminary, except as it relates to deposits and borrowings. Upon completion of the analysis, the Company expects to recast previously presented information as if all adjustments to the purchase price allocation had occurred at the date of acquisition. The Company has not recast previously presented information as adjustments to the initial purchase price allocation made during the second and third quarters of 2009 have not been considered material. The fair value of the non-controlling interest was calculated based on the redemption price of the interests, as well as any accrued but unpaid dividends. The shares of preferred stock of Chevy Chase Bank have been redeemed as noted above, and therefore, there is no longer a non-controlling interest.

The following condensed balance sheet of Chevy Chase Bank discloses the amount assigned to each major asset and liability caption as of September 30, 2009. The allocation of the final purchase price is still subject to refinement as the integration process continues and additional information becomes available.

The following table discloses the impact of Chevy Chase Bank since the acquisition on February 27, 2009, through the end of the third quarter 2009. The table also presents what the pro-forma Company results would have been had the acquisition taken place on January 1, 2009 and January 1, 2008. The pro forma financial information includes the impact of purchase accounting adjustments and the amortization of certain intangible assets. The pro-forma does not include the impact of possible business model changes nor does it consider any potential impacts of current market conditions or revenues, reduction of expenses, asset dispositions, or other factors.

NOTE 5 – ACQUISITIONS AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

We allocate the cost of acquisitions to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. Any excess of cost over the fair value of the net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.

United Taconite

The Statements of Condensed Consolidated Financial Position as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 reflect the acquisition of the remaining interest in United Taconite, effective July 1, 2008, under the purchase method of accounting. The transaction constituted a step acquisition of a noncontrolling interest. As of the date of the step acquisition of the noncontrolling interest, the then historical cost basis of the noncontrolling interest balance was eliminated, and the increased ownership obtained was accounted for by increasing United Taconite’s basis from historical cost to fair value for the portion of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the 30 percent additional ownership acquired.

We finalized the purchase price allocation in the second quarter of 2009 as follows:

There were no significant changes to the purchase price allocation from the initial allocation performed in 2008.

Asia Pacific Iron Ore Share Repurchase and Buyout

In 2008, we acquired the remaining noncontrolling interest in Asia Pacific Iron Ore (formerly known as Portman Limited) through a series of step acquisitions. In the second quarter of 2008, our ownership interest increased from 80.4 percent to 85.2 percent as a result of a share repurchase in which we did not participate. In the fourth quarter of 2008, we completed a second step acquisition to acquire the remaining noncontrolling interest in Asia Pacific Iron Ore. In accordance with FASB ASC 805, we have accounted for the acquisition of the noncontrolling interest under the purchase method. We finalized the purchase price allocation in 2009 for both the share repurchase and the buyout. A comparison of the initial allocation and final purchase price allocation is as follows:

The adjustment to the purchase price reflects changes to direct acquisition costs resulting from adjustments to the stamp duty assessment. Changes to the fair value adjustments for acquired tangible and intangible assets resulted from the finalization of certain assumptions used in the valuation models utilized to determine their fair values. Changes to the fair value adjustments for mineral reserves resulted primarily from the finalization of pricing assumptions and do not reflect changes in the quality of the related ore body. Changes to the fair value adjustments for deferred taxes resulted from the finalization of our step-up in tax base of Asia Pacific Iron Ore’s net assets triggered by our ownership of 100 percent of the entity. Goodwill reflects the residual value of the purchase price, less the fair value of the net assets acquired, based on exchange rates in effect at the time of the share repurchase, buyout and final allocation.

2. Business Combinations

Effective August 22, 2008, CME Group completed its merger with NYMEX Holdings. The company entered into this merger primarily as a means to expand its product base, further leverage its existing operating model, extend its presence in the over-the-counter market and better position itself to compete on a global scale.

Under purchase accounting, CME Group is considered the acquirer of NYMEX Holdings. The purchase price consists of the following (in millions):

Acquisition of common stock. Pursuant to the merger agreement, NYMEX Holdings’ shareholders elected to receive cash, stock or a combination thereof as consideration for their shares. The aggregate consideration included a mandatory cash component equal to the product of NYMEX Holdings’ common stock outstanding at August 22, 2008 and $36.00 per share. Based on the election for cash and stock as subject to the mandatory cash requirement, CME Group issued 12.5 million shares of Class A common stock to NYMEX Holdings’ shareholders. The share price of $473 used to calculate the fair value of stock issued was based on the average closing price of CME Group’s Class A common stock for the five-day period beginning two trading days before and ending two trading days after March 17, 2008 (the merger announcement date).

Fair value of stock options and restricted stock units assumed. At the close of the merger, NYMEX Holdings had 1,412,000 stock options and 188,700 restricted stock units outstanding. Each stock option and restricted stock unit was converted using an exchange ratio of 0.2378 derived from the allocation of cash and stock consideration to the shareholders in accordance with the merger agreement.

The fair value of the stock options was determined using a share price of $342, the closing price of CME Group’s Class A common stock on August 21, 2008. The fair value of stock options was calculated using a Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions: expected lives of 0.1 to 4.9 years; risk-free interest rates of 1.7% to 3.0%; expected volatility of 45%; and a dividend yield of 1.3%. The portion of the fair value of unvested stock options related to future service was allocated to deferred stock-based compensation and is still being amortized over the remaining vesting period.

Merger-related transaction costs. These include costs incurred by CME Group for investment banking fees, legal and accounting fees, and other external costs directly related to the merger.

Final purchase price allocation. The purchase price has been allocated to NYMEX Holdings’ net tangible and identifiable intangible assets based on their estimated fair values as of August 22, 2008.