HOME BANCSHARES INC (Form: 10-Q, Received: 08/08/2007 06:02:17)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)


þ		Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2007


o		Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Transition period from to

Commission File Number: 000-51904

HOME BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Arkansas		71-0682831

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

719 Harkrider, Suite 100, Conway, Arkansas		72032

(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(501) 328-4770

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date.

Common Stock Issued and Outstanding: 17,238,530 shares as of July 30, 2007.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some of our statements contained in this document, including matters discussed under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance and include statements about the competitiveness of the banking industry, potential regulatory obligations, our entrance and expansion into other markets, our other business strategies and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results. When we use words like “may,” “plan,” “contemplate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “continue,” “expect,” “project,” “predict,” “estimate,” “could,” “should,” “would,” and similar expressions, you should consider them as identifying forward-looking statements, although we may use other phrasing. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on our beliefs and assumptions, and on the information available to us at the time that these disclosures were prepared. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and may not be realized due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the following:

	•		the effects of future economic conditions, including inflation or a decrease in residential housing values;

	•		governmental monetary and fiscal policies, as well as legislative and regulatory changes;

	•		the risks of changes in interest rates or the level and composition of deposits, loan demand and the values of loan collateral, securities and interest sensitive assets and liabilities;

	•		the effects of terrorism and efforts to combat it;

	•		credit risks;

	•		the effects of competition from other commercial banks, thrifts, mortgage banking firms, consumer finance companies, credit unions, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, money market and other mutual funds and other financial institutions operating in our market area and elsewhere, including institutions operating regionally, nationally and internationally, together with competitors offering banking products and services by mail, telephone and the Internet;

	•		the effect of any mergers, acquisitions or other transactions to which we or our subsidiaries may from time to time be a party, including our ability to successfully integrate any businesses that we acquire; and

	•		the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of our allowance for loan losses.

All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this Cautionary Note. Our actual results may differ significantly from those we discuss in these forward-looking statements. For other factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from estimates and projections contained in these forward-looking statements, see the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2007.

PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1: Financial Statements

Home BancShares, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets


(In thousands, except share data)	June 30, 2007			December 31, 2006
	(Unaudited)
Assets
Cash and due from banks	$	51,110		$	53,004
Interest-bearing deposits with other banks		2,431			6,696

Cash and cash equivalents		53,541			59,700
Federal funds sold		10,182			9,003
Investment securities — available for sale		458,782			531,891
Loans receivable		1,525,013			1,416,295
Allowance for loan losses		(28,112	)		(26,111	)

Loans receivable, net		1,496,901			1,390,184
Bank premises and equipment, net		64,656			57,339
Foreclosed assets held for sale		182			435
Cash value of life insurance		46,862			42,149
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates		14,836			12,449
Accrued interest receivable		14,847			13,736
Deferred tax asset, net		11,023			8,361
Goodwill		37,527			37,527
Core deposit and other intangibles		8,580			9,458
Other assets		22,002			18,416

Total assets	$	2,239,921		$	2,190,648


Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Deposits:
Demand and non-interest-bearing	$	224,675		$	215,142
Savings and interest-bearing transaction accounts		612,853			582,425
Time deposits		805,485			809,627

Total deposits		1,643,013			1,607,194
Federal funds purchased		—			25,270
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		127,392			118,825
FHLB borrowed funds		175,455			151,768
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities		11,061			11,509
Subordinated debentures		44,618			44,663

Total liabilities		2,001,539			1,959,229
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01 in 2007 and 2006; shares authorized 50,000,000 in 2007 and 25,000,000 in 2006; shares issued and outstanding 17,238,387 in 2007 and 17,205,649 in 2006		172			172
Capital surplus		195,257			194,595
Retained earnings		50,333			41,544
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(7,380	)		(4,892	)

Total stockholders’ equity		238,382			231,419

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,239,921		$	2,190,648

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Home BancShares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
(In thousands, except per share data)	2007			2006			2007			2006
	(Unaudited)
Interest income:
Loans	$	29,776		$	24,003		$	58,064		$	45,845
Investment securities
Taxable		4,273			4,711			8,859			9,436
Tax-exempt		1,025			965			2,051			1,932
Deposits — other banks		30			24			79			65
Federal funds sold		40			183			275			342

Total interest income		35,144			29,886			69,328			57,620


Interest expense:
Interest on deposits		14,091			11,144			28,224			20,673
Federal funds purchased		247			154			452			458
FHLB and other borrowed funds		2,033			1,486			3,844			2,962
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		1,281			994			2,505			1,864
Subordinated debentures		747			745			1,496			1,494

Total interest expense		18,399			14,523			36,521			27,451


Net interest income		16,745			15,363			32,807			30,169
Provision for loan losses		680			590			1,500			1,074

Net interest income after provision for loan losses		16,065			14,773			31,307			29,095


Non-interest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts		2,669			2,263			5,257			4,315
Other services charges and fees		1,334			584			2,834			1,195
Trust fees		30			169			54			321
Data processing fees		209			215			427			408
Mortgage banking income		478			439			826			850
Insurance commissions		171			205			460			489
Income from title services		238			282			394			519
Increase in cash value of life insurance		617			55			1,215			106
Dividends from FHLB, FRB & bankers’ bank		207			154			434			260
Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates		(56	)		(32	)		(170	)		(148	)
Gain on sale of SBA loans		170			—			170			34
Gain on sale of premises and equipment, net		167			26			181			28
Gain on securities, net		—			1			—			1
Other income		349			238			706			622

Total non-interest income		6,583			4,599			12,788			9,000


Non-interest expense:
Salaries and employee benefits		7,757			7,399			15,197			14,747
Occupancy and equipment		2,342			2,123			4,552			4,128
Data processing expense		670			670			1,314			1,237
Other operating expenses		4,748			3,951			9,195			7,650

Total non-interest expense		15,517			14,143			30,258			27,762

Income before income taxes		7,131			5,229			13,837			10,333
Income tax expense		2,070			1,593			4,015			3,181

Net income available to all shareholders		5,061			3,636			9,822			7,152
Less: Preferred stock dividends		—			155			—			310

Income available to common shareholders	$	5,061		$	3,481		$	9,822		$	6,842

Basic earnings per share	$	0.29		$	0.28		$	0.57		$	0.56

Diluted earnings per share	$	0.29		$	0.25		$	0.56		$	0.49

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Home BancShares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006


															Accumulated
															Other
	Preferred			Preferred			Common		Capital			Retained			Comprehensive
(In thousands, except share data)	Stock A			Stock B			Stock		Surplus			Earnings			Income (Loss)			Total

Balance at January 1, 2006	$	21		$	2		$	121	$	146,285		$	27,331		$	(7,903	)	$	165,857
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income		—			—			—		—			7,152			—			7,152
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized loss on investment securities available for sale, net of tax effect of $2,207		—			—			—		—			—			(3,418	)		(3,418	)
Unconsolidated affiliates unrecognized loss on investment securities available for sale, net of taxes recorded by the unconsolidated affiliate		—			—			—		—			—			(29	)		(29	)

Comprehensive income																			3,705
Issuance of 2,500,000 shares of common stock from Initial Public Offering, net of offering costs of $4,068		—			—			25		40,907			—			—			40,932
Issuance of 14,617 shares of preferred stock A from exercise of stock options		—			—			—		2			—			—			2
Net issuance of 681 shares of preferred stock B from exercise of stock options		—			—			—		8			—			—			8
Net issuance of 33,104 shares of common stock from exercise of stock options		—			—			—		309			—			—			309
Tax benefit from stock options exercised		—			—			—		131			—			—			131
Share-based compensation		—			—			—		205			—			—			205
Cash dividends — Preferred Stock A, $0.125 per share		—			—			—		—			(262	)		—			(262	)
Cash dividends — Preferred Stock B, $0.285 per share		—			—			—		—			(48	)		—			(48	)
Cash dividends — Common Stock, $0.04 per share		—			—			—		—			(486	)		—			(486	)

Balances at June 30, 2006 (unaudited)		21			2			146		187,847			33,687			(11,350	)		210,353
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income		—			—			—		—			8,766			—			8,766
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain on investment securities available for sale, net of tax effect of $4,133		—			—			—		—			—			6,412			6,412
Unconsolidated affiliates unrecognized gain on investment securities available for sale, net of taxes recorded by the unconsolidated affiliate		—			—			—		—			—			46			46

Comprehensive income																			15,224
Conversion of 2,090,812 shares of preferred stock A to 1,650,489 shares of common stock		(21	)		—			17		2			—			—			(2	)
Conversion of 169,760 shares of preferred stock B to 509,280 shares of common stock		—			(2	)		5		(3	)		—			—			—
Issuance of 375,000 shares of common stock from Initial Public Offering, net of offering costs of $477		—			—			4		6,269			—			—			6,273
Issuance of 23,912 shares of common stock from exercise of stock options		—			—			—		225			—			—			225
Tax benefit from stock options exercised		—			—			—		80			—			—			80
Share-based compensation		—			—			—		175			—			—			175
Cash dividends — Preferred Stock A, $0.0208 per share		—			—			—		—			(41	)		—			(41	)
Cash dividends — Preferred Stock B, $0.0475 per share		—			—			—		—			(8	)		—			(8	)
Cash dividends — Common Stock, $0.05 per share		—			—			—		—			(860	)		—			(860	)

Balances at December 31, 2006		—			—			172		194,595			41,544			(4,892	)		231,419

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Home BancShares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity – Continued
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006


												Accumulated
												Other
	Preferred		Preferred		Common		Capital		Retained			Comprehensive
(In thousands, except share data)	Stock A		Stock B		Stock		Surplus		Earnings			Income (Loss)			Total

Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income		—		—		—		—		9,822			—			9,822
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized loss on investment securities available for sale, net of tax effect of $1,560		—		—		—		—		—			(2,420	)		(2,420	)
Unconsolidated affiliates unrecognized loss on investment securities available for sale, net of taxes recorded by the unconsolidated affiliate		—		—		—		—		—			(68	)		(68	)

Comprehensive income																7,334
Issuance of 32,738 shares of common stock from exercise of stock options		—		—		—		237		—			—			237
Tax benefit from stock options exercised		—		—		—		203		—			—			203
Share-based compensation		—		—		—		222		—			—			222
Cash dividends — Common Stock, $0.06 per share		—		—		—		—		(1,033	)		—			(1,033	)

Balances at June 30, 2007 (unaudited)	$	—	$	—	$	172	$	195,257	$	50,333		$	(7,380	)	$	238,382

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Home BancShares, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows


	Period Ended June 30,
(In thousands)	2007			2006
	(Unaudited)
Operating Activities
Net income	$	9,822		$	7,152
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation		2,158			2,282
Amortization/Accretion		802			1,281
Share-based compensation		222			205
Tax benefits from stock options exercised		(203	)		(131	)
Loss (gain) on sale of assets		226			(282	)
Provision for loan losses		1,500			1,074
Deferred income tax benefit		(1,110	)		(852	)
Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates		170			148
Increase in cash value of life insurance		(1,215	)		(106	)
Originations of mortgage loans held for sale		(48,679	)		(45,305	)
Proceeds from sales of mortgage loans held for sale		45,543			43,721
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accrued interest receivable		(1,111	)		(1,429	)
Other assets		(3,586	)		(6,032	)
Accrued interest payable and other liabilities		(245	)		2,696

Net cash provided by operating activities		4,294			4,422


Investing Activities
Net (increase) decrease in federal funds sold		(1,179	)		(4,047	)
Net (increase) decrease in loans		(108,201	)		(123,604	)
Purchases of investment securities available for sale		(118,933	)		(66,268	)
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities available for sale		188,101			74,397
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale		—			1,000
Proceeds from sale of loans		2,957			540
Proceeds from foreclosed assets held for sale		371			1,283
Purchases of premises and equipment, net		(9,656	)		(3,048	)
Purchase of bank owned life insurance		(3,498	)		—
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates		(2,625	)		(3,000	)

Net cash used in investing activities		(52,663	)		(122,747	)


Financing Activities
Net increase (decrease) in deposits		35,819			92,099
Net increase (decrease) in securities sold under agreements to repurchase		8,567			18,108
Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased		(25,270	)		(34,490	)
Net increase (decrease) in FHLB and other borrowed funds		23,687			23,265
Repayment of line of credit		—			(14,000	)
Proceeds from initial public offering, net		—			40,932
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		237			319
Tax benefits from stock options exercised		203			131
Dividends paid		(1,033	)		(796	)

Net cash provided by financing activities		42,210			125,568

Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(6,159	)		7,243
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of year		59,700			44,679

Cash and cash equivalents — end of period	$	53,541		$	51,922

See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Home BancShares, Inc.

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

1. Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Operations

Home BancShares, Inc. (the Company or HBI) is a financial holding company headquartered in Conway, Arkansas. The Company is primarily engaged in providing a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers through its five wholly owned community bank subsidiaries. Three of our bank subsidiaries are located in the central Arkansas market area, a fourth serves Stone County in north central Arkansas, and a fifth serves the Florida Keys and southwestern Florida. The Company is subject to competition from other financial institutions. The Company also is subject to the regulation of certain federal and state agencies and undergoes periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities.

A summary of the significant accounting policies of the Company follows:

Operating Segments

The Company is organized on a subsidiary bank-by-bank basis upon which management makes decisions regarding how to allocate resources and assess performance. Each of the subsidiary banks provides a group of similar community banking services, including such products and services as loans, time deposits, checking and savings accounts. The individual bank segments have similar operating and economic characteristics and have been reported as one aggregated operating segment.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent 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 relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of foreclosed assets. In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of foreclosed assets, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of HBI and its subsidiaries. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates

The Company has a 20.4% and 20.1% investment in White River Bancshares, Inc. (WRBI) at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. The Company’s investment in WRBI at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 totaled $13.5 million and $11.1 million, respectively. The investment in WRBI is accounted for on the equity method. The Company’s share of WRBI operating loss included in non-interest income in the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 totaled $56,000 and $170,000, respectively. The Company’s share of WRBI operating loss included in non-interest income in the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 totaled $32,000 and $148,000, respectively. The Company’s share of WRBI unrealized loss on investment securities available for sale at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 amounted to $70,000 and $2,000, respectively. See the “Acquisitions” footnote related to the Company’s acquisition of WRBI.

The Company has invested funds representing 100% ownership in four statutory trusts which issue trust preferred securities. The Company’s investment in these trusts was $1.3 million at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Under generally accepted accounting principles, these trusts are not consolidated.

The summarized financial information below represents an aggregation of the Company’s unconsolidated affiliates as of June 30, 2007 and 2006, and for the three-month and six-month periods then ended:


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2007			2006			2007			2006
	(In thousands)
Assets		509,366			311,262			509,366			311,262
Liabilities		443,152			253,579			443,152			253,579
Equity		66,214			57,683			66,214			57,683
Net income (loss)		(280	)		(161	)		(695	)		(673	)

Interim financial information

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2007 and 2006 have been prepared in condensed format, and therefore do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

The information furnished in these interim statements reflects all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for each respective period presented. Such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations in the interim statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other quarter or for the full year. The interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2006 Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each year. Diluted earnings per share are computed using the weighted average common shares and all potential dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30:


	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
	2007		2006			2007		2006
	(In thousands)
Net income available to all shareholders	$	5,061	$	3,636		$	9,822	$	7,152
Less: Preferred stock dividends		—		(155	)		—		(310	)

Income available to common shareholders	$	5,061	$	3,481		$	9,822	$	6,842


Average shares outstanding		17,235		12,224			17,227		12,174
Effect of common stock options		309		117			289		104
Effect of preferred stock options		—		29			—		29
Effect of preferred stock conversions		—		2,160			—		2,156

Diluted shares outstanding		17,544		14,530			17,516		14,463


Basic earnings per share	$	0.29	$	0.28		$	0.57	$	0.56
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.29	$	0.25		$	0.56	$	0.49

2. Acquisitions

In January 2005, HBI purchased 20% of the common stock during the formation of White River Bancshares, Inc. of Fayetteville, Arkansas for $9.1 million. White River Bancshares owns all of the stock of Signature Bank of Arkansas, with branch locations in the northwest Arkansas area. In January 2006, White River Bancshares issued an additional $15.0 million of their common stock. To maintain a 20% ownership, the Company made an additional investment in White River Bancshares of $3.0 million in January 2006. During April 2007, White River Bancshares acquired 100% of the stock of Brinkley Bancshares, Inc. in Brinkley, Arkansas. As a result, HBI made a $2.6 million additional investment in White River Bancshares on June 29, 2007 to maintain its 20% ownership. At June 30, 2007, White River Bancshares had approximately $465.0 million in total assets, $356.8 million in total loans and $336.2 million in total deposits.

3. Investment Securities

The amortized cost and estimated market value of investment securities were as follows:


	June 30, 2007
	Available for Sale
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Estimated
	Cost		Gains		(Losses)			Fair Value
	(In thousands)
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises	$	156,926	$	9	$	(4,543	)	$	152,392
Mortgage-backed securities		203,512		29		(6,886	)		196,655
State and political subdivisions		98,376		809		(1,348	)		97,837
Other securities		12,036		—		(138	)		11,898


Total	$	470,850	$	847	$	(12,915	)	$	458,782


	December 31, 2006
	Available for Sale
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Estimated
	Cost		Gains		(Losses)			Fair Value
	(In thousands)
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises	$	199,085	$	79	$	(2,927	)	$	196,237
Mortgage-backed securities		225,747		41		(5,988	)		219,800
State and political subdivisions		102,536		1,360		(496	)		103,400
Other securities		12,631		—		(177	)		12,454

Total	$	539,999	$	1,480	$	(9,588	)	$	531,891

Assets, principally investment securities, having a carrying value of approximately $216.2 million and $287.2 million at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law. Also, investment securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements totaled approximately $127.4 million and $118.8 million at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

During 2007, the Company did not sell any available for sale securities. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2006, $1.0 million in available for sale securities were sold. The gross realized gains on such sales totaled $1,000. The income tax expense/benefit related to net security gains and losses was 39.23% of the gross amounts for the periods.

The Company evaluates all securities quarterly to determine if any unrealized losses are deemed to be other than temporary. In completing these evaluations the Company follows the requirements of paragraph 16 of SFAS No. 115, EITF 03-1, Staff Accounting Bulletin 59 and FASB Staff Position No. 115-1. Certain investment securities are valued less than their historical cost. These declines primarily resulted from recent increases in market interest rates. Based on evaluation of available evidence, management believes the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary. It is management’s intent to hold these securities to recovery. Should the impairment of any of these securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other than temporary impairment is identified.

4: Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses

The various categories of loans are summarized as follows:


	June 30,		December 31,
	2007		2006
	(In thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans
Non-farm/non-residential	$	555,466	$	465,306
Construction/land development		368,632		393,410
Agricultural		32,235		11,659
Residential real estate loans
Residential 1-4 family		240,003		229,588
Multifamily residential		37,559		37,440

Total real estate		1,233,895		1,137,403
Consumer		43,964		45,056
Commercial and industrial		205,760		206,559
Agricultural		24,969		13,520
Other		16,425		13,757

Total loans receivable before allowance for loan losses		1,525,013		1,416,295
Allowance for loan losses		28,112		26,111

Total loans receivable, net	$	1,496,901	$	1,390,184

The following is a summary of activity within the allowance for loan losses:


	2007			2006
	(In thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	26,111		$	24,175
Additions
Provision charged to expense		1,500			1,074

Net (recoveries) loans charged off
Losses charged to allowance, net of recoveries of $669 and $771 for the first six months of 2007 and 2006, respectively		(501	)		4


Balance, June 30	$	28,112			25,245


Additions
Provision charged to expense					1,233

Net loans charged off
Losses charged to allowance, net of recoveries of $372 for the last six months of 2006					367


Balance, end of year				$	26,111

At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, accruing loans delinquent 90 days or more totaled $105,000 and $641,000, respectively. Non-accruing loans at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 were $19.0 million and $3.9 million, respectively.

During the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, the Company sold $2.8 million of the guaranteed portion of certain SBA loans, which resulted in gains of $170,000. During the three-month period ended June 30, 2006, the Company did not sell any of the guaranteed portion of SBA loans. During the six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company sold $2.8 million and $506,000, respectively, of the guaranteed portion of certain SBA loans, which resulted in gains of $170,000 and $34,000, respectively.

Mortgage loans held for resale of approximately $5.5 million and $2.4 million at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, are included in residential 1—4 family loans. Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, determined using an aggregate basis.

At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, impaired loans totaled $19.2 million and $11.2 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2007 and 2006, average impaired loans were $13.1 million and $5.4 million, respectively. All impaired loans had designated reserves for possible loan losses. Reserves relative to impaired loans were $1.8 million and $2.1 million at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Interest recognized on impaired loans during 2007 and 2006 was immaterial.

5: Goodwill and Core Deposits and Other Intangibles

Changes in the carrying amount and accumulated amortization of the Company’s core deposits and other intangibles at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, were as follows:


	June 30,		December 31,
	2007		2006
	(In thousands)
Gross carrying amount	$	13,457	$	13,457
Accumulated amortization		4,877		3,999

Net carrying amount	$	8,580	$	9,458

Core deposit and other intangible amortization for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was approximately $439,000. Core deposit intangible amortization for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was approximately $878,000 and $864,000, respectively. Including all of the mergers completed, HBI’s estimated amortization expense of core deposits and other intangibles for each of the years 2007 through 2011 is: 2007 — $1.7 million; 2008 — $1.7 million; 2009 — $1.7 million; 2010 — $1.6 million; and 2011 — $981,000.

The carrying amount of the Company’s goodwill was $37.5 million at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment. If the implied fair value of goodwill is lower than its carrying amount, goodwill impairment is indicated and goodwill is written down to its implied fair value. Subsequent increases in goodwill value are not recognized in the financial statements.

6: Deposits

The aggregate amount of time deposits with a minimum denomination of $100,000 was $425.4 million and $486.3 million at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Interest expense applicable to certificates in excess of $100,000 totaled $5.5 million and $4.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Interest expense applicable to certificates in excess of $100,000 totaled $11.3 million and $8.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Deposits totaling approximately $208.2 million and $203.0 million at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, were public funds obtained primarily from state and political subdivisions in the United States.

7: FHLB Borrowed Funds

The Company’s FHLB borrowed funds were $175.5 million and $151.8 million at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. The outstanding balance for June 30, 2007 includes $40.0 million of short-term advances and $135.5 million of long-term advances. The outstanding balance for December 31, 2006 includes $5.0 million of short-term advances and $146.8 million of long-term advances. The long-term FHLB advances mature from 2007 to 2020 with interest rates ranging from 2.019% to 5.42% and are secured by residential real estate loans.

8: Subordinated Debentures

Subordinated Debentures at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 consisted of guaranteed payments on trust preferred securities with the following components:


	June 30,		December 31,
	2007		2006
	(In thousands)
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2003, due 2033, fixed at 6.40%, during the first five years and at a floating rate of 3.15% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, thereafter, callable in 2008 without penalty	$	20,619	$	20,619
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2000, due 2030, fixed at 10.60%, callable in 2010 with a penalty ranging from 5.30% to 0.53% depending on the year of prepayment, callable in 2020 without penalty		3,379		3,424
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2003, due 2033, floating rate of 3.15% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, callable in 2008 without penalty		5,155		5,155
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2005, due 2035, fixed rate of 6.81% during the first ten years and at a floating rate of 1.38% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, thereafter, callable in 2010 without penalty		15,465		15,465

Total subordinated debt	$	44,618	$	44,663

As a result of the acquisition of Marine Bancorp, Inc., the Company has an interest rate swap agreement that effectively converts the floating rate on the $5.2 million trust preferred security noted above into a fixed interest rate of 7.29%, thus reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future interest expense until the call date.

The trust preferred securities are tax-advantaged issues that qualify for Tier 1 capital treatment subject to certain limitations. Distributions on these securities are included in interest expense. Each of the trusts is a statutory business trust organized for the sole purpose of issuing trust securities and investing the proceeds thereof in junior subordinated debentures of the Company, the sole asset of each trust. The preferred trust securities of each trust represent preferred beneficial interests in the assets of the respective trusts and are subject to mandatory redemption upon payment of the junior subordinated debentures held by the trust. The Company wholly owns the common securities of each trust. Each trust’s ability to pay amounts due on the trust preferred securities is solely dependent upon the Company making payment on the related junior subordinated debentures. The Company’s obligations under the junior subordinated securities and other relevant trust agreements, in aggregate, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of each respective trust’s obligations under the trust securities issued by each respective trust.

9: Income Taxes

The following is a summary of the components of the provision for income taxes for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30:


	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2007			2006			2007			2006
	(In thousands)
Current:
Federal	$	2,266		$	1,690		$	4,518		$	3,366
State		317			336			607			668

Total current		2,583			2,026			5,125			4,034


Deferred:
Federal		(431	)		(361	)		(932	)		(712	)
State		(82	)		(72	)		(178	)		(141	)

Total deferred		(513	)		(433	)		(1,110	)		(853	)

Provision for income taxes	$	2,070		$	1,593		$	4,015		$	3,181

The reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rate and effective income tax rate is as follows for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30:


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2007			2006			2007			2006
Statutory federal income tax rate		35.00	%		35.00	%		35.00	%		35.00	%
Effect of nontaxable interest income		(4.74	)		(5.95	)		(4.83	)		(6.06	)
Cash value of life insurance		(3.03	)		(0.36	)		(3.07	)		(0.36	)
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		2.15			1.97			2.02			1.96
Other		(0.35	)		(0.20	)		(0.10	)		0.24

Effective income tax rate		29.03	%		30.46	%		29.02	%		30.78	%

The types of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts that give rise to deferred income tax assets and liabilities, and their approximate tax effects, are as follows:


	June 30,		December 31,
	2007		2006
	(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for loan losses	$	11,003	$	10,219
Deferred compensation		290		244
Defined benefit pension plan		—		107
Stock options		238		155
Non-accrual interest income		473		489
Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary		552		485
Unrealized loss on securities		4,731		3,179
Other		155		170

Gross deferred tax assets		17,442		15,048

Deferred tax liabilities:
Accelerated depreciation on premises and equipment		1,990		2,082
Core deposit intangibles		3,225		3,552
Market value of cash flow hedge		17		25
FHLB dividends		644		567
Other		543		461

Gross deferred tax liabilities		6,419		6,687

Net deferred tax assets	$	11,023	$	8,361

10: Common Stock and Stock Compensation Plans

On August 1, 2006, the Company redeemed and converted the issued and outstanding shares of Home BancShares’s Class A Preferred Stock and Class B Preferred Stock into Home BancShares Common Stock. The conversion of the preferred stock increased the Company’s outstanding common stock by approximately 2.2 million shares.

The holder’s of shares of Class A Preferred Stock, received 0.789474 of Home BancShares Common Stock for each share of Class A Preferred Stock owned, plus a check for the pro rata amount of the third quarter Class A Preferred Stock dividend accrued through July 31, 2006. The Class A Preferred shareholders did not receive fractional shares, instead they received cash at a rate of $12.67 times the fraction of a share they otherwise would have been entitled to.

The holders of shares of Class B Preferred Stock received three shares of Home BancShares Common Stock for each share of Class B Preferred Stock owned, plus a check for the pro rata amount of the third quarter Class B Preferred Stock dividend accrued through July 31, 2006.

On June 22, 2006, the Company priced its initial public offering of 2.5 million shares of common stock at $18.00 per share. The total price to the public for the shares offered and sold by the Company was $45.0 million. The amount of expenses incurred for the Company’s account in connection with the offering includes approximately $3.1 million of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses of approximately $1.0 million. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $40.9 million from its sale of shares after deducting sales commissions and expenses.

On July 21, 2006, the underwriter’s of the Company’s initial public offering exercised and completed their option to purchase an additional 375,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments effective July 26, 2006. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $6.3 million from this sale of shares after deducting sales commissions.

On March 13, 2006, the Company’s board of directors adopted the 2006 Stock Option and Performance Incentive Plan. The Plan was submitted to the shareholders for approval at the 2006 annual meeting of shareholders. The purpose of the Plan is to attract and retain highly qualified officers, directors, key employees, and other persons, and to motivate those persons to improve our business results. This plan which was amended at the 2007 shareholder meeting provides for the granting of incentive nonqualified options to purchase up to 1.5 million shares of common stock in the Company.

The Plan amends and restates various prior plans that were either adopted by the Company or companies that were acquired. Awards made under any of the prior plans will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, which is designed not to impair the rights of award holders under the prior plans. The Plan goes beyond the prior plans by including new types of awards (such as unrestricted stock, performance shares, and performance and annual incentive awards) in addition to the stock options (incentive and non-qualified), stock appreciation rights, and restricted stock that could have been awarded under one or more of the prior plans. In addition, the Company’s outstanding preferred stock options are also subject to the Plan.

As of March 13, 2006, options for a total of 613,604 shares of common stock outstanding under the prior plans became subject to the Plan. Also, on that date, the Company’s board of directors replaced 341,000 outstanding stock appreciation rights with 354,640 options, each with an exercise price of $13.18. During 2005, the Company had issued 341,000 stock appreciation rights at $12.67 for certain executive employees throughout the Company. The appreciation rights were on a five-year cliff-vesting schedule with all appreciation rights vesting on December 31, 2009. The vesting was also subject to various financial performance goals of the Company and the subsidiary banks over the five-year period ending January 1, 2010. The options issued in replacement of the stock appreciation rights are subject to achievement of the same financial goals by the Company and the bank subsidiaries over the five-year period ending January 1, 2010.

On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123 (R), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS123(R)”), using the modified-prospective-transition method. Under that transition method, compensation cost is recognized beginning in 2006 includes: (a) the compensation cost for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of FASB Statement No. 123, and (b) the compensation cost for all share-based payments granted subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123 (R). Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method. Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of income tax benefit, related to non-vested awards, which are expected to be recognized over the vesting periods, was approximately $715,000 as of June 30, 2007.

As a result of adopting SFAS 123(R), the Company’s income before income taxes and net income for the three months ended June 30, 2007, are $113,000 and $69,000 lower, respectively, than if the Company had continued to account for share-based compensation under the intrinsic method. As a result of adopting SFAS 123(R), the Company’s income before income taxes and net income for the six months ended June 30, 2007, are $222,000 and $135,000 lower, respectively, than if the Company had continued to account for share-based compensation under the intrinsic method. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2007, would have been $0.30 and $0.29, respectively, if the Company had not adopted Statement 123(R), compared to reported basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.29. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2007, would have been $0.58 and $0.57, respectively, if the Company had not adopted Statement 123(R), compared to reported basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.57 and $0.56, respectively. For purposes of pro forma disclosures as required by SFAS No. 123(R), the estimated fair value of stock options is amortized over the options’ vesting period. The intrinsic value of the stock options outstanding and vested at June 30, 2007 was $10.9 million and $7.1 million, respectively. The intrinsic value of the stock options exercised during the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 was $254,000 and $517,000, respectively.

As a result of adopting SFAS 123(R), the Company’s income before income taxes and net income for the three months ended June 30, 2006, are $89,000 and $54,000 lower, respectively, than if the Company had continued to account for share-based compensation under the intrinsic method. As a result of adopting SFAS 123(R), the Company’s income before income taxes and net income for the six months ended June 30, 2006, are $205,000 and $127,000 lower, respectively, than if the Company had continued to account for share-based compensation under the intrinsic method. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2006, would have been $0.29 and $0.25, respectively, if the Company had not adopted Statement 123(R), compared to reported basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.28 and $0.25, respectively. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2006, would have been $0.57 and $0.50, respectively, if the Company had not adopted Statement 123(R), compared to reported basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.56 and $0.49, respectively.

The table below summarized the transactions under the Company’s stock option plans at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 and changes during the six-month period and year then ended, respectively:


	For Six Months Ended					For the Year Ended
	June 30, 2007					December 31, 2006
				Weighted					Weighted
				Average					Average
				Exercisable					Exercisable
	Shares (000)			Price		Shares (000)			Price
Outstanding, beginning of year		1,032		$	11.39		630		$	10.07
Granted		35			23.24		410			14.22
Converted options of preferred stock A		—			—		9			8.66
Converted options of preferred stock B		—			—		71			6.36
Forfeited		(10	)		12.15		(31	)		12.90
Exercised		(33	)		7.25		(57	)		9.40

Outstanding, end of period		1,024			11.94		1,032			11.39

Exercisable, end of period		550		$	9.56		560		$	9.27

For stock option awards, the fair value is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. This model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, changes to which can materially affect the fair value estimate. Additionally, there may be other factors that would otherwise have a significant effect on the value of employee stock options granted but are not considered by the model. Accordingly, while management believes that the Black-Scholes option-pricing model provides a reasonable estimate of fair value, the model does not necessarily provide the best single measure of fair value for the Company’s employee stock options. The weighted-average fair value of options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2007 and year-ended December 31, 2006, was $5.46 and $3.39, respectively. The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:


	For Six Months Ended			For the Year Ended
	June 30, 2007			December 31, 2006
Expected dividend yield		0.43	%		0.59	%
Expected stock price volatility		9.91	%		9.23	%
Risk-free interest rate		4.69	%		4.80	%
Expected life of options	6.0 years			6.3 years

The following is a summary of currently outstanding and exercisable options at June 30, 2007:


Options Outstanding							Options Exercisable
			Weighted-
			Average		Weighted-				Weighted-
	Options		Remaining		Average		Options		Average
	Outstanding		Contractual Life		Exercise		Exercisable		Exercise
Exercise Prices	Shares (000)		(in years)		Price		Shares (000)		Price
$ 6.14 to $6.68		48		4.9	$	6.38		48	$	6.38
$ 7.33 to $8.66		207		4.8		7.43		207		7.43
$ 9.33 to $10.31		107		6.2		10.17		101		10.18
$11.34 to $11.67		69		7.9		11.41		63		11.38
$12.67 to $12.67		184		9.5		12.67		128		12.67
$13.18 to $13.18		321		8.7		13.18		3		13.18
$21.17 to $22.04		67		9.3		21.36		—	—
$23.27 to $24.15		21		9.6		24.11		—	—

		1,024						550

At its April 20, 2007 meeting, our Board of Directors approved a Chairman's Retirement Plan for John Allison our Chairman and CEO. Beginning on Mr. Allison's 65th birthday, he will receive a $250,000 annual benefit to be paid for 10 consecutive years or until his death, whichever shall occur later. This will result in an estimated increase of $400,000 and $550,000 to non-interest expense for 2007 and 2008, respectively. During the second quarter of 2007, $128,000 of this expense was accrued, using an 8 percent discount factor.

11. Non-Interest Expense

The table below shows the components of non-interest expense for three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2007		2006		2007		2006
	(In thousands)
Salaries and employee benefits	$	7,757	$	7,399	$	15,197	$	14,747
Occupancy and equipment		2,342		2,123		4,552		4,128
Data processing expense		670		670		1,314		1,237
Other operating expenses:
Advertising		580		612		1,209		1,170
Amortization of intangibles		439		439		878		864
Electronic banking expense		655		160		1,185		278
Directors’ fees		218		202		392		406
Due from bank service charges		51		84		107		154
FDIC and state assessment		231		127		491		252
Insurance		228		233		472		456
Legal and accounting		303		274		622		556
Other professional fees		214		149		384		283
Operating supplies		227		253		453		482
Postage		171		166		335		329
Telephone		233		284		461		504
Other expense		1,198		968		2,206		1,916

Total other operating expenses		4,748		3,951		9,195		7,650

Total non-interest expense	$	15,517	$	14,143	$	30,258	$	27,762

12: Concentration of Credit Risks

The Company’s primary market area is in central Arkansas, north central Arkansas, northwest Arkansas, southwest Florida and the Florida Keys (Monroe County). The Company primarily grants loans to customers located within these geographical areas unless the borrower has an established relationship with the Company.

The diversity of the Company’s economic base tends to provide a stable lending environment. Although the Company has a loan portfolio that is diversified in both industry and geographic area, a substantial portion of its debtors’ ability to honor their contracts is dependent upon real estate values, tourism demand and the economic conditions prevailing in its market areas.

13: Significant Estimates and Concentrations

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United Sates of America require disclosure of certain significant estimates and current vulnerabilities due to certain concentrations. Estimates related to the allowance for loan losses and certain concentrations of credit risk are reflected in Note 4, while deposit concentrations are reflected in Note 6.

14: Commitments and Contingencies

In the ordinary course of business, the Company makes various commitments and incurs certain contingent liabilities to fulfill the financing needs of their customers. These commitments and contingent liabilities include lines of credit and commitments to extend credit and issue standby letters of credit. The Company applies the same credit policies and standards as they do in the lending process when making these commitments. The collateral obtained is based on the assessed creditworthiness of the borrower.

At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, commitments to extend credit of $304.5 million and $227.5 million, respectively, were outstanding. A percentage of these balances are participated out to other banks; therefore, the Company can call on the participating banks to fund future draws. Since some of these commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

Outstanding standby letters of credit are contingent commitments issued by the Company, generally to guarantee the performance of a customer in third-party borrowing arrangements. The term of the guarantee is dependent upon the credit worthiness of the borrower some of which are long-term. The maximum amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these guarantees at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, is $17.0 million and $16.1 million, respectively.

The Company and/or its subsidiary banks have various unrelated legal proceedings, most of which involve loan foreclosure activity pending, which, in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Company and its subsidiaries.

15: Regulatory Matters

The Company’s subsidiaries are subject to a legal limitation on dividends that can be paid to the parent company without prior approval of the applicable regulatory agencies. Arkansas bank regulators have specified that the maximum dividend limit state banks may pay to the parent company without prior approval is 75% of the current year earnings plus 75% of the retained net earnings of the preceding year. Since, the Company’s Arkansas bank subsidiaries are also under supervision of the Federal Reserve, they are further limited if the total of all dividends declared in any calendar year by the Bank exceeds the Bank’s net profits to date for that year combined with its retained net profits for the preceding two years. Under Florida state banking law, regulatory approval will be required if the total of all dividends declared in any calendar year by the Bank exceeds the Bank’s net profits to date for that year combined with its retained net profits for the preceding two years. As the result of historical special dividends paid and leveraged capital positions, the Company’s subsidiary banks do not have any significant undivided profits available for payment of dividends to the Company, without prior approval of the regulatory agencies at June 30, 2007.

The Federal Reserve Board’s risk-based capital guidelines include the definitions for (1) a well-capitalized institution, (2) an adequately-capitalized institution, and (3) and undercapitalized institution. The criteria for a well-capitalized institution are: a 5% “Tier 1 leverage capital” ratio, a 6% “Tier 1 risk-based capital” ratio, and a 10% “total risk-based capital” ratio. As of June 30, 2007, each of the five subsidiary banks met the capital standards for a well-capitalized institution. The Company’s “Tier 1 leverage capital” ratio, “Tier 1 risk-based capital” ratio, and “total risk-based capital” ratio was 11.33%, 13.36%, and 14.61%, respectively, as of June 30, 2007.

16: Additional Cash Flow Information

The Company paid interest and taxes during the three and six months ended as follows:


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2007		2006		2007		2006
	(In thousands)
Interest paid	$	18,205	$	13,923	$	36,944	$	26,826
Income taxes paid		2,800		3,420		3,150		3,420

17: Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 159 “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” to provide companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. This statement shall be effective as of the beginning of each reporting entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard, but does not expect it to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, FASB having previously concluded in those accounting pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. Accordingly, this Statement does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard, but does not expect it to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

In September 2006, the FASB Emerging Issue Task Force (EITF) issued EITF 06-4, Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements. The EITF determined that for an endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangement within the scope of the Issue, the employer should recognize a liability for future benefits in accordance with SFAS No. 106, Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions, or APB Opinion 12, Omnibus Opinion-1967, based on the substantive agreement with the employee. In March 2007, the FASB Emerging Issue Task Force (EITF) issued EITF 06-10, Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements. The EITF determined that an employer should recognize a liability for the postretirement benefit related to a collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangement in accordance with either Statement 106 (if, in substance, a postretirement benefit plan exists) or Opinion 12 (if the arrangement is, in substance, an individual deferred compensation contract) based on the substantive agreement with the employee. These Issues are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007, with earlier application permitted. Entities should recognize the effects of applying EITF 06-4 through either (a) a change in accounting principle through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings or to other components of equity or net assets in the statement of financial position as of the beginning of the year of adoption or (b) a change in accounting principle through retrospective application to all prior periods. As of March 31, 2007, the Company has split-dollar life insurance arrangements with two executives of the Company that have death benefits. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of EITF 06-4 and EITF 06-10, but does not expect it to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, which provides clarification for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. This Interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This Interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The Interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2006. The Company adopted the Interpretation during the first quarter of 2007 without material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

Presently, the Company is not aware of any other changes from the Financial Accounting Standards Board that will have a material impact on the Company’s present or future financial statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Stockholders
Home BancShares, Inc.
Conway, Arkansas

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Home BancShares, Inc. as of June 30, 2007 and the related condensed consolidated statements of income for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 and statements of stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2006 and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated March 15, 2007, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2006 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

/s/ BKD, LLP

Little Rock, Arkansas
August 7, 2007

Item 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2007, which includes the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006. Unless the context requires otherwise, the terms “Company”, “us”, “we”, and “our” refer to Home BancShares, Inc. on a consolidated basis.

General

We are a financial holding company headquartered in Conway, Arkansas, offering a broad array of financial services through our five wholly owned bank subsidiaries. As of June 30, 2007, we had, on a consolidated basis, total assets of $2.24 billion, loans receivable of $1.53 billion, total deposits of $1.64 billion, and shareholders’ equity of $238.4 million.

We generate most of our revenue from interest on loans and investments, service charges, and mortgage banking income. Deposits are our primary source of funding. Our largest expenses are interest on these deposits and salaries and related employee benefits. We measure our performance by calculating our return on average equity, return on average assets, and net interest margin. We also measure our performance by our efficiency ratio, which is calculated by dividing non-interest expense less amortization of core deposit intangibles by the sum of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis and non-interest income.

Key Financial Measures


	As of and for the Three Months						As of and for the Six Months
	Ended June 30,						Ended June 30,
	2007			2006			2007			2006
	(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Total assets	$	2,239,921		$	2,043,487		$	2,239,921		$	2,043 487
Loans receivable		1,525,013			1,328,351			1,525,013			1,328,351
Total deposits		1,643,013			1,519,207			1,643,013			1,519,207
Net income		5,061			3,636			9,822			7,152
Basic earnings per share		0.29			0.28			0.57			0.56
Diluted earnings per share		0.29			0.25			0.56			0.49
Diluted cash earnings per share (1)		0.30			0.27			0.59			0.53
Annualized net interest margin — FTE		3.51	%		3.52	%		3.47	%		3.53	%
Efficiency ratio		62.95			66.74			62.74			66.70
Annualized return on average assets		0.92			0.73			0.90			0.74
Annualized return on average equity		8.52			8.56			8.41			8.53


(1)		See Table 16 “Diluted Cash Earnings Per Share” for a reconciliation to GAAP for diluted cash earnings per share.

Overview

Our net income increased 39.2% to $5.1 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, from $3.6 million for the same period in 2006. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, net income increased 37.3% to $9.8 million compared to $7.2 million for the same period in 2006. On a diluted earnings per share basis, our net earnings increased 16.0% to $0.29 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, as compared to $0.25 for the same period in 2006. Diluted earnings per share increased 14.3% to $0.56 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to $0.49 for the same period in 2006. The increase in earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 is primarily associated with organic growth of our bank subsidiaries.

Our annualized return on average assets was 0.92% and 0.90% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to 0.73% and 0.74% for the same periods in 2006, respectively. The increase was primarily due to the $1.4 million and $2.7 million increases in net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same periods in 2006.

Our annualized return on average equity was 8.52% and 8.41% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to 8.56% and 8.53% for the same periods in 2006, respectively. While net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 increased considerably, return on average equity decreased slightly as a result of the increase in average stockholders’ equity from the net proceeds of our initial public offering and retained earnings.

Our annualized net interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was 3.51% and 3.47% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to 3.52% and 3.53% for the same periods in 2006, respectively. Competitive pressures and a slightly inverted yield curve put pressure on our net interest margin causing the decline from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007. The current competitive pressures have eased somewhat during 2007 allowing for an improvement of our net interest margin on a linked quarter basis by achieving strong loan growth that was funded by both the run off in the investment portfolio and more reasonably priced interest-bearing liabilities.

Our efficiency ratio (calculated by dividing non-interest expense less amortization of core deposit intangibles by the sum of net interest income on a tax equivalent basis and non-interest income) was 62.95% and 62.74% for three and six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to 66.74% and 66.70% for the same periods in 2006, respectively. The improvement in our efficiency ratio is primarily due to an increase in net interest income from the net proceeds of our initial public offering and continued improvement of our operation.

Our total assets increased $49.3 million, an annualized growth of 4.5%, to $2.24 billion as of June 30, 2007, from $2.19 billion as of December 31, 2006. Our loan portfolio increased $108.7 million, an annualized growth of 15.5%, to $1.53 billion as of June 30, 2007, from $1.42 billion as of December 31, 2006. Shareholders’ equity increased $7.0 million, an annualized growth of 6.1%, to $238.4 million as of June 30, 2007, compared to $231.4 million as of December 31, 2006. Asset and loan increases are primarily associated with organic growth of our bank subsidiaries. The increase in stockholders’ equity was primarily the result of the retained earnings for the six months.

As of June 30, 2007, our non-performing loans increased to $19.1 million, or 1.25%, of total loans from $4.5 million, or 0.32%, of total loans as of December 31, 2006. The allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-performing loans decreased to 147.4% as of June 30, 2007, compared to 574.4% from December 31, 2006. The primary result of this increase was associated with an $11.3 million loan that was downgraded to non-accrual status during the second quarter of 2007. However, during the third quarter of 2007 the borrower on this loan paid off the loan principal and interest due. If this loan had not been on non-accrual status as of June 30, 2007, the non-performing loans to total loans and the allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-performing loans would have been 0.51% and 359.6%, respectively.

Critical Accounting Policies

Overview. We prepare our consolidated financial statements based on the selection of certain accounting policies, generally accepted accounting principles and customary practices in the banking industry. These policies, in certain areas, require us to make significant estimates and assumptions. Our accounting policies are described in detail in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in Note 1 of the audited consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

We consider a policy critical if (i) the accounting estimate requires assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time of the accounting estimate; and (ii) different estimates that could reasonably have been used in the current period, or changes in the accounting estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, would have a material impact on our financial statements. Using these criteria, we believe that the accounting policies most critical to us are those associated with our lending practices, including the accounting for the allowance for loan losses, investments, intangible assets, income taxes and stock options.

Investments. Securities available for sale are reported at fair value with unrealized holding gains and losses reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity and other comprehensive income (loss). Securities that are held as available for sale are used as a part of our asset/liability management strategy. Securities that may be sold in response to interest rate changes, changes in prepayment risk, the need to increase regulatory capital, and other similar factors are classified as available for sale.

Loans Receivable and Allowance for Loan Losses. Substantially all of our loans receivable are reported at their outstanding principal balance adjusted for any charge-offs, as it is management’s intent to hold them for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff, except for mortgage loans held for resale. Interest income on loans is accrued over the term of the loans based on the principal balance outstanding.

The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged against income. The allowance represents an amount that, in management’s judgment, will be adequate to absorb probable credit losses on identifiable loans that may become uncollectible and probable credit losses inherent in the remainder of the loan portfolio. The amounts of provisions for loan losses are based on management’s analysis and evaluation of the loan portfolio for identification of problem credits, internal and external factors that may affect collectibility, relevant credit exposure, particular risks inherent in different kinds of lending, current collateral values and other relevant factors.

We consider a loan to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms thereof. We apply this policy even if delays or shortfalls in payments are expected to be insignificant. All non-accrual loans and all loans that have been restructured from their original contractual terms are considered impaired loans. The aggregate amount of impaired loans is used in evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses and amount of provisions thereto. Losses on impaired loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when in the process of collection it appears likely that losses will be realized. The accrual of interest on impaired loans is discontinued when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payments as they become due. When accrual of interest is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed.

Loans are placed on non-accrual status when management believes that the borrower’s financial condition, after giving consideration to economic and business conditions and collection efforts, is such that collection of interest is doubtful, or generally when loans are 90 days or more past due. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectibility of the principal is unlikely. Accrued interest related to non-accrual loans is generally charged against the allowance for loan losses when accrued in prior years and reversed from interest income if accrued in the current year. Interest income on non-accrual loans may be recognized to the extent cash payments are received, although the majority of payments received are usually applied to principal. Non-accrual loans are generally returned to accrual status when principal and interest payments are less than 90 days past due, the customer has made required payments for at least six months, and we reasonably expect to collect all principal and interest.

Intangible Assets. Intangible assets consist of goodwill and core deposit intangibles. Goodwill represents the excess purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in business acquisitions. The core deposit intangible represents the excess intangible value of acquired deposit customer relationships as determined by valuation specialists. The core deposit intangibles are being amortized over 84 to 114 months on a straight-line basis. Goodwill is not amortized but rather is evaluated for impairment on at least an annual basis. We perform an annual impairment test of goodwill as required by SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets , in the fourth quarter.

Income Taxes. We use the liability method in accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon the difference between the values of the assets and liabilities as reflected in the financial statements and their related tax basis using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to be recovered or settled. As changes in tax laws or rates are enacted, deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted through the provision for income taxes. Any estimated tax exposure items identified would be considered in a tax contingency reserve. Changes in any tax contingency reserve would be based on specific development, events, or transactions.

We and our subsidiaries file consolidated tax returns. Our subsidiaries provide for income taxes on a separate return basis, and remit to us amounts determined to be currently payable.

Stock Options. Prior to 2006, we elected to follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25), and related interpretations in accounting for employee stock options using the fair value method. Under APB 25, because the exercise price of the options equals the estimated market price of the stock on the issuance date, no compensation expense is recorded. On January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS No. 123, Share-Based Payment (Revised 2004) which establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity (i) exchanges its equity instruments for goods and services, or (ii) incurs liabilities in exchange for goods and services that are based on the fair value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of the equity instruments. SFAS 123R eliminates the ability to account for stock-based compensation using APB 25 and requires that such transactions be recognized as compensation cost in the income statement based on their fair values on the measurement date, which is generally the date of the grant.

Acquisitions and Equity Investments

In our continuing evaluation of our growth plans for the Company, we believe properly priced bank acquisitions can complement our organic growth and de novo branching growth strategies. The Company’s acquisition focus will be to expand in its primary market areas of Arkansas and Florida. However, management was familiar with the Texas market with a prior institution and, if opportunities arise, would look to expand through a banking acquisition in the Texas market. We are continually evaluating potential bank acquisitions to determine what is in the best interest of our Company. Our goal in making these decisions is to maximize the return to our investors.

De Novo Branching

We intend to continue to open new (commonly referred to de novo) branches in our current markets and in other attractive market areas if opportunities arise. During 2007, we opened branch locations in the Florida communities of Key West and Key Largo plus Quitman, Arkansas. Also during 2007, we consolidated two of our Cabot branch locations into one new financial center. Presently, we have three pending de novo branch locations in the Arkansas communities of Searcy (2) and Bryant.

Results of Operations

Our net income increased 39.2% to $5.1 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, from $3.6 million for the same period in 2006. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, net income increased 37.3% to $9.8 million compared to $7.2 million for the same period in 2006. On a diluted earnings per share basis, our net earnings increased 16.0% to $0.29 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, as compared to $0.25 for the same period in 2006. Diluted earnings per share increased 14.3% to $0.56 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to $0.49 for the same period in 2006. The increase in earnings per share is primarily associated with organic growth of our bank subsidiaries.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income, our principal source of earnings, is the difference between the interest income generated by earning assets and the total interest cost of the deposits and borrowings obtained to fund those assets. Factors affecting the level of net interest income include the volume of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, yields earned on loans and investments and rates paid on deposits and other borrowings, the level of non-performing loans and the amount of non-interest-bearing liabilities supporting earning assets. Net interest income is analyzed in the discussion and tables below on a fully taxable equivalent basis. The adjustment to convert certain income to a fully taxable equivalent basis consists of dividing tax-exempt income by one minus the combined federal and state income tax rate.

Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis increased $1.4 million, or 9.0%, to $17.4 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, from $16.0 million for the same period in 2006. This increase in net interest income was the result of a $5.3 million increase in interest income offset by $3.9 million increase in interest expense. The $5.3 million increase in interest income was primarily the result of organic growth of our bank subsidiaries combined with the repricing of our earning assets in the higher interest rate environment. The higher level of earning assets resulted in an improvement in interest income of $3.8 million, and our earning assets repricing in the higher interest rate environment resulted in a $1.5 million increase in interest income for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007. The $3.9 million increase in interest expense for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, is primarily the result of organic growth of our bank subsidiaries and of our interest bearing liabilities repricing in the higher interest rate environment. The higher level of interest-bearing liabilities resulted in additional interest expense of $1.4 million. The repricing of our interest bearing liabilities in the higher interest rate environment resulted in a $2.5 million increase in interest expense for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007.

Net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis increased $2.7 million, or 8.7%, to $34.0 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, from $31.3 million for the same period in 2006. This increase in net interest income was the result of a $11.8 million increase in interest income offset by $9.1 million increase in interest expense. The $11.8 million increase in interest income was primarily the result of organic growth of our bank subsidiaries combined with the repricing of our earning assets in the higher interest rate environment. The higher level of earning assets resulted in an improvement in interest income of $8.0 million, and our earning assets repricing in the higher interest rate environment resulted in a $3.8 million increase in interest income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007. The $9.1 million increase in interest expense for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, is primarily the result of organic growth of our bank subsidiaries and of our interest bearing liabilities repricing in the higher interest rate environment. The higher level of interest-bearing liabilities resulted in additional interest expense of $3.0 million. The repricing of our interest bearing liabilities in the higher interest rate environment resulted in a $6.1 million increase in interest expense for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007.

Net interest margin, on a fully taxable equivalent basis, was 3.51% and 3.47% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to 3.52% and 3.53% for the same periods in 2006, respectively. During 2006, competitive pressures and a slightly inverted yield curve put pressure on the Company’s net interest margin. The current competitive pressures have eased somewhat during 2007, allowing the Company to improve net interest margin on a linked quarter basis by achieving strong long growth that was funded by both the run off in the investment portfolio and more reasonably priced interest-bearing liabilities.

Tables 1 and 2 reflect an analysis of net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, as well as changes in fully taxable equivalent net interest margin for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same periods in 2006.

Table 1: Analysis of Net Interest Income


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2007			2006			2007			2006
	(Dollars in thousands)
Interest income	$	35,144		$	29,886		$	69,328		$	57,620
Fully taxable equivalent adjustment		623			572			1,233			1,155

Interest income — fully taxable equivalent		35,767			30,458			70,561			58,775
Interest expense		18,399			14,523			36,521			27,451

Net interest income — fully taxable equivalent	$	17,368		$	15,935		$	34,040		$	31,324

Yield on earning assets — fully taxable equivalent		7.23	%		6.72	%		7.18	%		6.61	%
Cost of interest-bearing liabilities		4.24			3.67			4.23			3.53
Net interest spread — fully taxable equivalent		2.99			3.05			2.95			3.08
Net interest margin — fully taxable equivalent		3.51			3.52			3.47			3.53

Table 2: Changes in Fully Taxable Equivalent Net Interest Margin


	Three Months		Six Months
	Ended		Ended
	June 30,		June 30,
	2007 vs. 2006		2007 vs. 2006
	(In thousands)
Increase in interest income due to change in earning assets	$	3,781	$	7,953
Increase in interest income due to change in earning asset yields		1,528		3,833
Increase in interest expense due to change in interest-bearing liabilities		1,348		3,002
Increase in interest expense due to change in interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities		2,528		6,068

Increase in net interest income	$	1,433	$	2,716

Table 3 shows, for each major category of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the average amount outstanding, the interest income or expense on that amount and the average rate earned or expensed for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006. The table also shows the average rate earned on all earning assets, the average rate expensed on all interest-bearing liabilities, the net interest spread and the net interest margin for the same periods. The analysis is presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis. Non-accrual loans were included in average loans for the purpose of calculating the rate earned on total loans.


Table 3: Average Balance Sheets and Net Interest Income Analysis

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2007							2006
	Average		Income /		Yield /			Average		Income /		Yield /
	Balance		Expense		Rate			Balance		Expense		Rate
	(Dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
Earning assets
Interest-bearing balances due from banks	$	2,319	$	30		5.19	%	$	2,125	$	24		4.53	%
Federal funds sold		3,058		40		5.25			14,823		183		4.95
Investment securities — taxable		375,609		4,273		4.56			430,923		4,711		4.38
Investment securities — non- taxable		96,943		1,586		6.56			91,979		1,496		6.52
Loans receivable		1,506,237		29,838		7.95			1,277,789		24,044		7.55

Total interest-earning assets		1,984,166		35,767		7.23			1,817,639		30,458		6.72

Non-earning assets		228,174							174,109

Total assets	$	2,212,340						$	1,991,748


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities
Interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits	$	615,459	$	4,648		3.03	%	$	535,077	$	3,226		2.42	%
Time deposits		780,836		9,443		4.85			758,249		7,918		4.19

Total interest-bearing deposits		1,396,295		14,091		4.05			1,293,326		11,144		3.46
Federal funds purchased		18,379		247		5.39			11,992		154		5.15
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase		119,610		1,281		4.30			105,040		994		3.80
FHLB and other borrowed funds		162,880		2,033		5.01			134,088		1,486		4.45
Subordinated debentures		44,631		747		6.71			44,722		745		6.68

Total interest-bearing liabilities		1,741,795		18,399		4.24			1,589,168		14,523		3.67

Non-interest bearing liabilities
Non-interest-bearing deposits		220,411							221,723
Other liabilities		11,977							10,443

Total liabilities		1,974,183							1,821,334
Shareholders’ equity		238,157							170,414

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	2,212,340						$	1,991,748

Net interest spread						2.99	%						3.05	%
Net interest income and margin			$	17,368		3.51				$	15,935		3.52


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2007							2006
	Average		Income /		Yield /			Average		Income /		Yield /
	Balance		Expense		Rate			Balance		Expense		Rate
	(Dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
Earning assets
Interest-bearing balances due from banks	$	3,052	$	79		5.22	%	$	2,911	$	65		4.50	%
Federal funds sold		10,502		275		5.28			14,651		342		4.71
Investment securities — taxable		391,401		8,859		4.56			430,514		9,436		4.42
Investment securities — non- taxable		97,364		3,167		6.56			92,303		3,006		6.57
Loans receivable		1,478,666		58,181		7.93			1,251,476		45,926		7.40

Total interest-earning assets		1,980,985		70,561		7.18			1,791,855		58,775		6.61

Non-earning assets		224,073							171,776

Total assets	$	2,205,058						$	1,963,631


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities
Interest-bearing liabilities
Interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits	$	603,845	$	8,982		3.00	%	$	527,723	$	5,965		2.28	%
Time deposits		800,778		19,242		4.85			737,137		14,708		4.02

Total interest-bearing deposits		1,404,623		28,224		4.05			1,264,860		20,673		3.30
Federal funds purchased		16,896		452		5.39			19,191		458		4.81
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase		117,693		2,505		4.29			102,208		1,864		3.68
FHLB and other borrowed funds		155,927		3,844		4.97			135,932		2,962		4.39
Subordinated debentures		44,642		1,496		6.76			44,734		1,494		6.73

Total interest-bearing liabilities		1,739,781		36,521		4.23			1,566,925		27,451		3.53

Non-interest bearing liabilities
Non-interest-bearing deposits		217,453							217,453
Other liabilities		12,345							10,255

Total liabilities		1,969,579							1,794,633
Shareholders’ equity		235,479							168,998

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	2,205,058						$	1,963,631

Net interest spread						2.95	%						3.08	%
Net interest income and margin			$	34,040		3.47				$	31,324		3.53

Table 4 shows changes in interest income and interest expense resulting from changes in volume and changes in interest rates for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 compared to the same periods in 2006, on a fully taxable basis. The changes in interest rate and volume have been allocated to changes in average volume and changes in average rates, in proportion to the relationship of absolute dollar amounts of the changes in rates and volume.

Table 4: Volume/Rate Analysis


	Three Months Ended June 30,									Six Months Ended June 30,
	2007 over 2006									2007 over 2006
	Volume			Yield/Rate			Total			Volume			Yield/Rate			Total
							(In thousands)
Increase (decrease) in:
Interest income:
Interest-bearing balances due from banks		3			3			6			3			11			14
Federal funds sold		(153	)		10			(143	)		(105	)		38			(67	)
Investment securities — taxable		(623	)		185			(438	)		(878	)		301			(577	)
Investment securities — non-taxable		81			9			90			165			(4	)		161
Loans receivable		4,473			1,321			5,794			8,768			3,487			12,255

Total interest income		3,781			1,528			5,309			7,953			3,833			11,786


Interest expense:
Interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits		531			891			1,422			945			2,072			3,017
Time deposits		242			1,283			1,525			1,347			3,187			4,534
Federal funds purchased		86			7			93			(57	)		51			(6	)
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase		147			140			287			304			337			641
FHLB and other borrowed funds		344			203			547			466			416			882
Subordinated debentures		(2	)		4			2			(3	)		5			2

Total interest expense		1,348			2,528			3,876			3,002			6,068			9,070


Increase (decrease) in net interest income	$	2,433		$	(1,000	)	$	1,433		$	4,951		$	(2,235	)	$	2,716

Provision for Loan Losses. Our management assesses the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses by applying the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 5 and No. 114. Specific allocations are determined for loans considered to be impaired and loss factors are assigned to the remainder of the loan portfolio to determine an appropriate level in the allowance for loan losses. The allowance is increased, as necessary, by making a provision for loan losses. The specific allocations for impaired loans are assigned based on an estimated net realizable value after a thorough review of the credit relationship. The potential loss factors associated with the remainder of the loan portfolio are based on an internal net loss experience, as well as management’s review of trends within the portfolio and related industries.

Generally, commercial, commercial real estate, and residential real estate loans are assigned a level of risk at origination. Thereafter, these loans are reviewed on a regular basis. The periodic reviews generally include loan payment and collateral status, the borrowers’ financial data, and key ratios such as cash flows, operating income, liquidity, and leverage. A material change in the borrower’s credit analysis can result in an increase or decrease in the loan’s assigned risk grade. Aggregate dollar volume by risk grade is monitored on an ongoing basis.

Our management reviews certain key loan quality indicators on a monthly basis, including current economic conditions, delinquency trends and ratios, portfolio mix changes, and other information management deems necessary. This review process provides a degree of objective measurement that is used in conjunction with periodic internal evaluations. To the extent that this review process yields differences between estimated and actual observed losses, adjustments are made to the loss factors used to determine the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses.

The provision for loan losses represents management’s determination of the amount necessary to be charged against the current period’s earnings, to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level that is considered adequate in relation to the estimated risk inherent in the loan portfolio.

Our provision for loan losses increased $90,000, or 15.3%, to $680,000 for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, from $590,000 for the same period in 2006. Our provision for loan losses increased $426,000, or 39.7%, to $1.5 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, from $1.1 million for the same period in 2006. The increase in the provision is primarily associated with growth in the loan portfolio.

Non-Interest Income. Total non-interest income was $6.6 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007 compared to $4.6 million for the same period in 2006. Total non-interest income was $12.8 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007 compared to $9.0 million for the same period in 2006. Our non-interest income includes service charges on deposit accounts, other service charges and fees, trust fees, data processing fees, mortgage banking income, insurance commissions, income from title services, increases in cash value of life insurance, dividends, equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates and other income.

Table 5 measures the various components of our non-interest income for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, as well as changes for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 compared to the same periods in 2006.

Table 5: Non-Interest Income


	Three Months Ended						2007					Six Months Ended						2007
	June 30,						Change from					June 30,						Change from
	2007			2006			2006					2007			2006			2006
	(Dollars in thousands)
Service charges on deposit accounts	$	2,669		$	2,263		$	406		17.9	%	$	5,257		$	4,315		$	942		21.8	%
Other service charges and fees		1,334			584			750		128.4			2,834			1,195			1,639		137.2
Trust fees		30			169			(139	)	(82.2	)		54			321			(267	)	(83.2	)
Data processing fees		209			215			(6	)	(2.8	)		427			408			19		4.7
Mortgage banking income		478			439			39		8.9			826			850			(24	)	(2.8	)
Insurance commissions		171			205			(34	)	(16.6	)		460			489			(29	)	(5.9	)
Income from title services		238			282			(44	)	(15.6	)		394			519			(125	)	(24.1	)
Increase in cash value of life insurance		617			55			562		1,021.8			1,215			106			1,109		1,046.2
Dividends from FHLB, FRB & bankers’ bank		207			154			53		34.4			434			260			174		66.9
Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates		(56	)		(32	)		(24	)	75.0			(170	)		(148	)		(22	)	14.9
Gain on sale of SBA loans		170			—			170		100.0			170			34			136		400.0
Gain on sale of premises and equipment, net		167			26			141		542.3			181			28			153		546.4
Gain on sale of securities, net		—			1			(1	)	(100.0	)		—			1			(1	)	(100.0	)
Other income		349			238			111		46.6			706			622			84		13.5

Total non-interest income	$	6,583		$	4,599		$	1,984		43.1	%	$	12,788		$	9,000		$	3,788		42.1	%

Non-interest income increased $2.0 million, or 43.1%, to $6.6 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007 from $4.6 million for the same period in 2006. Non-interest income increased $3.8 million, or 42.1%, to $12.8 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007 from $9.0 million for the same period in 2006. The primary factors that resulted in the increase include:

	•		The aggregate increase in service charges on deposit accounts was primarily a result of organic growth of our bank subsidiaries.

	•		The aggregate increase in other service charges and fees for the three months ended June 30, 2007 was primarily a result of increased retention of interchange fees and organic growth. More specifically, during the fourth quarter of 2006, we were able to negotiate with a new vendor the processing of interchange fees associated with our electronic banking transactions. This improved position is allowing us to retain more of the interchange fees by leveraging our in-house technology. The increase for the six-month period also includes an infrequent referral fee received in the first quarter of 2007. During January 2007, we received a $125,000 referral fee from another institution for a large loan that we elected not to originate because it was outside our normal lending activities. We do not believe referral fees of this nature will be recurring.

	•		In the fourth quarter of 2006, we made a strategic decision to enter into an agent agreement for the management of our trust services to a non-affiliated third party. This change was caused by our aspiration to improve the overall profitability of the trust efforts. The aggregate decrease in trust fees for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 was primarily the result of the vendor retaining a significant portion of our trust fees. The out-sourcing of the trust management resulted in $192,000 and $408,000 reductions of non-interest expense for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively, when compared to the same periods of the previous year. This non-interest expense reduction includes $159,000 and $327,000 related to salaries and employee benefits for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively.

	•		Our community banks purchased $35 million and $3.5 million of additional bank owned life insurance on December 14, 2006 and April 23, 2007, respectively. The aggregate increase in cash surrender value is primarily related to these new policies.

	•		The aggregate increase in dividends was primarily associated with the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) stock our bank subsidiaries bought in connection with their change to supervision of the Federal Reserve Board combined with additional stock they bought in Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) to increase their borrowing capacity with FHLB.

	•		The equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate is related to the 20% interest in White River Bancshares that we purchased during 2005. Because the investment in White River Bancshares is accounted for on the equity method, we recorded our share of White River Bancshares’ operating loss. White River Bancshares has been operating at a loss as a result of their status as a start up company. White River’s acquisition of Brinkley Bancshares, Inc. is projected to improve their earnings and should allow them to be in a profitable position going forward.

	•		The aggregate increase in gain on sale of premises and equipment is primarily associated with the final settlement of insurance proceeds associated with the damage incurred by the storm surge during hurricane Wilma, which struck the Florida Keys during the fourth quarter of 2005.

During the third quarter of 2007, White River Bancshares will move their data processing services in-house. This will result in an annual reduction of our data processing fees of approximately $300,000.

Non-Interest Expense. Non-interest expense consists of salary and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, data processing, and other expenses such as advertising, amortization of intangibles, electronic banking expense, FDIC and state assessment, insurance, legal and accounting fees, operating supplies and telephone.

Table 6 below sets forth a summary of non-interest expense for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, as well as changes for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006.

Table 6: Non-Interest Expense


	Three Months Ended				2007						Six Months Ended				2007
	June 30,				Change from						June 30,				Change from
	2007		2006		2006						2007		2006		2006
								(Dollars in thousands)
Salaries and employee benefits	$	7,757	$	7,399	$	358			4.8	%	$	15,197	$	14,747	$	450		3.1	%
Occupancy and equipment		2,342		2,123		219			10.3			4,552		4,128		424		10.3
Data processing expense		670		670		—			—			1,314		1,237		77		6.2
Other operating expenses:
Advertising		580		612		(32	)		(5.2	)		1,209		1,170		39		3.3
Amortization of intangibles		439		439		—			—			878		864		14		1.6
Electronic banking expense		655		160		495			309.4			1,185		278		907		326.3
Directors’ fees		218		202		16			7.9			392		406		(14	)	(3.4	)
Due from bank service charges		51		84		(33	)		(39.3	)		107		154		(47	)	(30.5	)
FDIC and state assessment		231		127		104			81.9			491		252		239		94.8
Insurance		228		233		(5	)		(2.1	)		472		456		16		3.5
Legal and accounting		303		274		29			10.6			622		556		66		11.9
Other professional fees		214		149		65			43.6			384		283		101		35.7
Operating supplies		227		253		(26	)		(10.3	)		453		482		(29	)	(6.0	)
Postage		171		166		5			3.0			335		329		6		1.8
Telephone		233		284		(51	)		(18.0	)		461		504		(43	)	(8.5	)
Other expense		1,198		968		230			23.8			2,206		1,916		290		15.1

Total non-interest expense	$	15,517	$	14,143	$	1,374			9.7	%	$	30,258	$	27,762	$	2,496		9.0	%

Non-interest expense increased $1.4 million, or 9.7%, to $15.5 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, from $14.1 million for the same period in 2006. Non-interest expense increased $2.5 million, or 9.0%, to $30.3 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, from $27.8 million for the same period in 2006. The most significant component of the increase was the $495,000 and $907,000 increase in electronic banking expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007. The electronic banking increase was primarily the result of additional costs associated with our ability to retain more of the interchange fee income. The remaining increases are primarily the result of the continued expansion of the Company combined with the normal increased cost of doing business. During 2007 and 2006, we have opened five de novo branch locations in Florida and three in Arkansas.

At its April 20, 2007 meeting, our Board of Directors approved a Chairman’s Retirement Plan for John Allison our Chairman and CEO. Beginning on Mr. Allison’s 65th birthday, he will receive a $250,000 annual benefit to be paid for 10 consecutive years or until his death, whichever shall occur later. This will result in an estimated increase of $400,000 and $550,000 to non-interest expense for 2007 and 2008, respectively. During the second quarter of 2007, $128,000 of this expense was accrued. During April 2007, we purchased $3.5 million of additional bank-owned life insurance to help offset a portion of the costs related to this retirement benefit.

Income Taxes. The provision for income taxes increased $477,000, or 29.9%, to $2.1 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, from $1.6 million as of June 30, 2006. The provision for income taxes increased $834,000, or 26.2%, to $4.0 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007, from $3.2 million as of June 30, 2006. The effective income tax rate was 29.03% and 29.02%for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007, compared to 30.46% and 30.78% for the same periods in 2006, respectively. The declining effective income tax rate is primarily associated with our purchase of $3.5 million and $35 million in additional bank owned life insurance in the second quarter of 2007 and fourth quarter of 2006, respectively, which resulted in additional tax-free non-interest income.

Financial Conditions as of and for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006

Loan Portfolio

Our loan portfolio averaged $1.51 billion and $1.48 billion during the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007. Total loans were $1.53 billion as of June 30, 2007, compared to $1.42 billion as of December 31, 2006. The most significant components of the loan portfolio were commercial and residential real estate, real estate construction, consumer, and commercial and industrial loans. These loans are primarily originated within our market areas of central Arkansas, north central Arkansas, northwest Arkansas, southwest Florida and the Florida Keys and are generally secured by residential or commercial real estate or business or personal property within our market areas.

Table 7 presents our loan balances by category as of the dates indicated.

Table 7: Loan Portfolio


	As of		As of
	June 30,		December 31,
	2007		2006
	(In thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans:
Non-farm/non-residential	$	555,466	$	465,306
Construction/land development		368,632		393,410
Agricultural		32,235		11,659
Residential real estate loans:
Residential 1-4 family		240,003		229,588
Multifamily residential		37,559		37,440

Total real estate		1,233,895		1,137,403
Consumer		43,964		45,056
Commercial and industrial		205,760		206,559
Agricultural		24,969		13,520
Other		16,425		13,757

Total loans receivable before allowance for loan losses		1,525,013		1,416,295
Allowance for loan losses		28,112		26,111

Total loans receivable, net	$	1,496,901	$	1,390,184

Commercial Real Estate Loans. We originate non-farm and non-residential loans (primarily secured by commercial real estate), construction/land development loans, and agricultural loans, which are generally secured by real estate located in our market areas. Our commercial mortgage loans are generally collateralized by first liens on real estate and amortized over a 10 to 20 year period with balloon payments due at the end of one to five years. These loans are generally underwritten by addressing cash flow (debt service coverage), primary and secondary source of repayment, the financial strength of any guarantor, the strength of the tenant (if any), the borrower’s liquidity and leverage, management experience, ownership structure, economic conditions and industry specific trends and collateral. Generally, we will loan up to 85% of the value of improved property, 65% of the value of raw land and 75% of the value of land to be acquired and developed. A first lien on the property and assignment of lease is required if the collateral is rental property, with second lien positions considered on a case-by-case basis.

As of June 30, 2007, commercial real estate loans totaled $956.3 million, or 62.7% of our loan portfolio, compared to $870.3 million, or 61.5% of our loan portfolio, as of December 31, 2006. This increase is primarily the result of strong demand for this type of loan product which resulted in organic growth of our loan portfolio.

Residential Real Estate Loans. We originate one to four family, owner occupied residential mortgage loans generally secured by property located in our primary market area. The majority of our residential mortgage loans consist of loans secured by owner occupied, single family residences. Residential real estate loans generally have a loan-to-value ratio of up to 90%. These loans are underwritten by giving consideration to the borrower’s ability to pay, stability of employment or source of income, debt-to-income ratio, credit history and loan-to-value ratio.

As of June 30, 2007, we had $277.6 million, or 18.2% of our loan portfolio, in residential real estate loans, which is comparable to the $267.0 million, or 18.9% of our loan portfolio, as of December 31, 2006.

Consumer Loans. Our consumer loan portfolio is composed of secured and unsecured loans originated by our banks. The performance of consumer loans will be affected by the local and regional economy as well as the rates of personal bankruptcies, job loss, divorce and other individual-specific characteristics.

As of June 30, 2007, our installment consumer loan portfolio totaled $44.0 million, or 2.9% of our total loan portfolio, which is comparable to the $45.1 million, or 3.2% of our loan portfolio as of December 31, 2006.

Commercial and Industrial Loans. Commercial and industrial loans are made for a variety of business purposes, including working capital, inventory, equipment and capital expansion. The terms for commercial loans are generally one to five years. Commercial loan applications must be supported by current financial information on the borrower and, where appropriate, by adequate collateral. Commercial loans are generally underwritten by addressing cash flow (debt service coverage), primary and secondary sources of repayment, the financial strength of any guarantor, the borrower’s liquidity and leverage, management experience, ownership structure, economic conditions and industry specific trends and collateral. The loan to value ratio depends on the type of collateral. Generally speaking, accounts receivable are financed at between 50% to 80% of accounts receivable less than 90 days past due. Inventory financing will range between 50% and 60% depending on the borrower and nature of inventory. We require a first lien position for those loans.

As of June 30, 2007, commercial and industrial loans outstanding totaled $205.8 million, or 13.5% of our loan portfolio, which is comparable to $206.6 million, or 14.6% of our loan portfolio, as of December 31, 2006.

Non-Performing Assets

We classify our problem loans into three categories: past due loans, special mention loans and classified loans (accruing and non-accruing).

When management determines that a loan is no longer performing, and that collection of interest appears doubtful, the loan is placed on non-accrual status. Loans that are 90 days past due are placed on non-accrual status unless they are adequately secured and there is reasonable assurance of full collection of both principal and interest. Our management closely monitors all loans that are contractually 90 days past due, treated as “special mention” or otherwise classified or on non-accrual status. Generally, non-accrual loans that are 120 days past due without assurance of repayment are charged off against the allowance for loan losses.

Table 8 sets forth information with respect to our non-performing assets as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006. As of these dates, we did not have any restructured loans within the meaning of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 15.

Table 8: Non-performing Assets


	As of			As of
	June 30,			December 31,
	2007			2006
	(Dollars in thousands)
Non-accrual loans	$	18,964		$	3,905
Loans past due 90 days or more (principal or interest payments)		105			641

Total non-performing loans		19,069			4,546

Other non-performing assets
Foreclosed assets held for sale		182			435
Other non-performing assets		1			13

Total other non-performing assets		183			448

Total non-performing assets	$	19,252		$	4,994


Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans		147.42	%		574.37	%
Non-performing loans to total loans		1.25			0.32
Non-performing assets to total assets		0.86			0.23

Our non-performing loans are comprised of non-accrual loans and loans that are contractually past due 90 days. Our bank subsidiaries recognize income principally on the accrual basis of accounting. When loans are classified as non-accrual, the accrued interest is charged off and no further interest is accrued, unless the credit characteristics of the loan improves. If a loan is determined by management to be uncollectible, the portion of the loan determined to be uncollectible is then charged to the allowance for loan losses.

Total non-performing loans were $19.1 million as of June 30, 2007, compared to $4.5 million as of December 31, 2006 for an increase of $14.6 million. This increase is primarily associated with an $11.3 million acquisition and development loan participation with our unconsolidated affiliate White River Bancshares, Inc. in northwest Arkansas that was downgraded to non-accrual status during the second quarter of 2007. Even though this credit was not past due for the quarterly interest payment, we were aware the borrower was experiencing cash flow problems. Since, it was doubtful that the borrower could perform beyond maturity of the note; we felt it prudent to put the loan on non-accrual status during the second quarter resulting in a $160,000 reduction in interest income during the quarter. Subsequently, during the third quarter this borrower sold the collateral to an independent third party and paid off the loan principal and interest due. We have an existing banking relationship with this third party and have financed the purchase price of the transaction. The new loan is still well collateralized and the new borrower on the property has a strong financial standing with a stable cash flow.

If the $11.3 million loan not been on non-accrual status as of June 30, 2007, the non-performing loans to total loans and the allowance for loan losses as a percent of non-performing loans would have been 0.51% and 359.6%, respectively. While these adjusted ratios reflect a slight decrease in asset quality, we still consider our asset quality to be sound and are comfortable that our reserve levels are adequate to absorb any losses in the loan portfolio.

As a result of the building boom in northwest Arkansas, this market is experiencing over-development. More specifically, the number of residential real estate lots and commercial real estate projects available exceed the current demand. For example, “The Streetsmart Report” published in the first quarter of 2007 by Streetsmart Data Services, reported that the current absorption rate implies that the supply of remaining lots in northwest Arkansas active subdivisions is sufficient for approximately 50 months. Management will actively monitor the status of this market as it relates to our real estate loans and make changes to the allowance for loan losses if necessary. At June 30, 2007, we had approximately $16.8 million in loan participations with our unconsolidated affiliate White River Bancshares, Inc. in northwest Arkansas. Although, $11.3 million of these participations were paid off in the third quarter of 2007, we still have approximately the same exposure in the northwest Arkansas market as a result of the previously mentioned new loan with one of our existing customers.

If the non-accrual loans had been accruing interest in accordance with the original terms of their respective agreements, interest income of approximately $287,000 and $137,000 for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $390,000 and $269,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, would have been recorded. Interest income recognized on the non-accrual loans for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was considered immaterial.

A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that we will not receive all amounts due according to the contracted terms of the loans. Impaired loans may include non-performing loans (loans past due 90 days or more and non-accrual loans) and certain other loans identified by management that are still performing. At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, impaired loans totaled $19.2 million and $11.2 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2007, average impaired loans were $13.1 million compared to $5.4 million as of June 30, 2006. The increases are primarily associated with the $11.3 million loan that was downgraded to non-accrual status during the second quarter of 2007 and subsequently paid off during the third quarter of 2007.

Allowance for Loan Losses

Overview. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level which our management believes is adequate to absorb all probable losses on loans in the loan portfolio. The amount of the allowance is affected by: (i) loan charge-offs, which decrease the allowance; (ii) recoveries on loans previously charged off, which increase the allowance; and (iii) the provision of possible loan losses charged to income, which increases the allowance. In determining the provision for possible loan losses, it is necessary for our management to monitor fluctuations in the allowance resulting from actual charge-offs and recoveries and to periodically review the size and composition of the loan portfolio in light of current and anticipated economic conditions. If actual losses exceed the amount of allowance for loan losses, our earnings could be adversely affected.

As we evaluate the allowance for loan losses, we categorize it as follows: (i) specific allocations; (ii) allocations for classified assets with no specific allocation; (iii) general allocations for each major loan category; and (iv) miscellaneous allocations.

Specific Allocations. As a general rule, if a specific allocation is warranted, it is the result of an analysis of a previously classified credit or relationship. Our evaluation process in specific allocations includes a review of appraisals or other collateral analysis. These values are compared to the remaining outstanding principal balance. If a loss is determined to be reasonably possible, the possible loss is identified as a specific allocation. If the loan is not collateral dependent, the measurement of loss is based on the expected future cash flows of the loan.

Allocations for Classified Assets with No Specific Allocation. We establish allocations for loans rated “special mention” through “loss” in accordance with the guidelines established by the regulatory agencies. A percentage rate is applied to each loan category to determine the level of dollar allocation.

General Allocations. We establish general allocations for each major loan category. This section also includes allocations to loans, which are collectively evaluated for loss such as residential real estate, commercial real estate, consumer loans and commercial and industrial loans. The allocations in this section are based on a historical review of loan loss experience and past due accounts. We give consideration to trends, changes in loan mix, delinquencies, prior losses, and other related information.

Miscellaneous Allocations. Allowance allocations other than specific, classified, and general are included in our miscellaneous section.

Charge-offs and Recoveries. Total charge-offs decreased $221,000, or 76.5%, to $68,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. Total charge-offs decreased $607,000, or 78.3%, to $168,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. Total recoveries increased $57,000, or 11.2%, to $566,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. Total recoveries decreased $102,000, or 13.2%, to $669,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. The changes in charge-offs and recoveries are a reflection of our conservative stance on asset quality.

Table 9 shows the allowance for loan losses, charge-offs and recoveries as of and for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.

Table 9: Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2007			2006			2007			2006
				(Dollars in thousands)
Balance, beginning of period	$	26,934		$	24,435		$	26,111		$	24,175
Loans charged off
Real estate:
Commerical real estate loans:
Non-farm/non-residential		—			152			—			258
Construction/land development		8			—			8			2
Agricultural		—			—			—			8
Residential real estate loans:
Residential 1-4 family		—			53			10			107
Multifamily residential		—			—			—			—

Total real estate		8			205			18			375
Consumer		50			45			109			115
Commercial and industrial		10			15			41			252
Agricultural		—			—			—			—
Other		—			24			—			33

Total loans charged off		68			289			168			775


Recoveries of loans previously charged off
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans:
Non-farm/non-residential		402			30			418			38
Construction/land development		—			98			1			98
Agricultural		—			—			—			—
Residential real estate loans:
Residential 1-4 family		73			154			97			251
Multifamily residential		7			60			7			60

Total real estate		482			342			523			447
Consumer		40			21			76			31
Commercial and industrial		23			42			42			63
Agricultural		—			—			—			—
Other		21			104			28			230

Total recoveries		566			509			669			771

Net (recoveries) loans charged off		(498	)		(220	)		(501	)		4
Provision for loan losses		680			590			1,500			1,074

Balance, June 30	$	28,112		$	25,245		$	28,112		$	25,245

Net (recoveries) charge-offs to average loans		(0.13	)%		(0.07	)%		(0.07	)%		—	%
Allowance for loan losses to period-end loans		1.84			1.90			1.84			1.90
Allowance for loan losses to net (recoveries) charge-offs		(1,407	)		(2,861	)		(2,783	)		312,969

Allocated Allowance for Loan Losses. We use a risk rating and specific reserve methodology in the calculation and allocation of our allowance for loan losses. While the allowance is allocated to various loan categories in assessing and evaluating the level of the allowance, the allowance is available to cover charge-offs incurred in all loan categories. Because a portion of our portfolio has not matured to the degree necessary to obtain reliable loss data from which to calculate estimated future losses, the unallocated portion of the allowance is an integral component of the total allowance. Although unassigned to a particular credit relationship or product segment, this portion of the allowance is vital to safeguard against the imprecision inherent in estimating credit losses.

The changes for the period ended June 30, 2007 in the allocation of the allowance for loan losses for the individual types of loans for the most part are consistent with the changes in the outstanding loan portfolio for those products from December 31, 2006. In the opinion of management, any allocation changes not consistent with the changes in the loan portfolio product would be considered normal operating changes, not downgrading or upgrading of any one particular type of loans in the loan portfolio.

Table 10 presents the allocation of allowance for loan losses as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.

Table 10: Allocation of Allowance for Loan Losses


	As of					As of
	June 30, 2007					December 31, 2006
	Allowance Amount		% of loans(1)			Allowance Amount		% of loans(1)
	(Dollars in thousands)
Real estate:
Commercial real estate loans:
Non-farm/non-residential	$	10,819		36.4	%	$	9,130		32.8	%
Construction/land development		7,410		24.2			7,494		27.8
Agricultural		883		2.1			505		0.8
Residential real estate loans:
Residential 1-4 family		3,109		15.7			3,091		16.2
Multifamily residential		572		2.5			909		2.6

Total real estate		22,793		80.9			21,129		80.2
Consumer		834		2.9			861		3.2
Commercial and industrial		3,099		13.5			3,237		14.6
Agricultural		592		1.6			456		1.0
Other		11		1.1			11		1.0
Unallocated		783		—			417		—

Total	$	28,112		100.0	%	$	26,111		100.0	%


(1)		Percentage of loans in each category to loans receivable.

Investments and Securities

Our securities portfolio is the second largest component of earning assets and provides a significant source of revenue. Securities within the portfolio are classified as held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, or trading based on the intent and objective of the investment and the ability to hold to maturity. Fair values of securities are based on quoted market prices where available. If quoted market prices are not available, estimated fair values are based on quoted market prices of comparable securities. As of June 30, 2007, we had no held-to-maturity or trading securities.

Securities available-for-sale are reported at fair value with unrealized holding gains and losses reported as a separate component of shareholders’ equity as other comprehensive income. Securities that are held as available-for-sale are used as a part of our asset/liability management strategy. Securities may be sold in response to interest rate changes, changes in prepayment risk, the need to increase regulatory capital, and other similar factors are classified as available for sale. Available-for-sale securities were $458.8 million as of June 30, 2007, compared to $531.9 million as of December 31, 2006. The estimated duration of our securities portfolio was 3.3 years as of June 30, 2007.

As of June 30, 2007, $196.7 million, or 42.9%, of our available-for-sale securities were invested in mortgage-backed securities, compared to $219.8 million, or 41.3%, of our available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2006. To reduce our income tax burden, $97.8 million, or 21.3%, of our available-for-sale securities portfolio as of June 30, 2007, was primarily invested in tax-exempt obligations of state and political subdivisions, compared to $103.4 million, or 19.4%, of our available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2006. Also, we had approximately $152.4 million, or 33.2%, invested in obligations of U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises as of June 30, 2007, compared to $196.2 million, or 36.9%, of our available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2006.

Certain investment securities are valued at less than their historical cost. These declines primarily resulted from recent increases in market interest rates. Based on evaluation of available evidence, we believe the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary. It is our intent to hold these securities to recovery. Should the impairment of any of these securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified.

Table 11 presents the carrying value and fair value of investment securities as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.

Table 11: Investment Securities


	As of June 30, 2007
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Estimated
	Cost		Gains		(Losses)			Fair Value
			(In thousands)
Available-for-Sale
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises	$	156,926	$	9	$	(4,543	)	$	152,392
Mortgage-backed securities		203,512		29		(6,886	)		196,655
State and political subdivisions		98,376		809		(1,348	)		97,837
Other securities		12,036		—		(138	)		11,898

Total	$	470,850	$	847	$	(12,915	)	$	458,782


	As of December 31, 2006
			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized			Estimated
	Cost		Gains		(Losses)			Fair Value
			(In thousands)
Available-for-Sale
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises	$	199,085	$	79	$	(2,927	)	$	196,237
Mortgage-backed securities		225,747		41		(5,988	)		219,800
State and political subdivisions		102,536		1,360		(496	)		103,400
Other securities		12,631		—		(177	)		12,454

Total	$	539,999	$	1,480	$	(9,588	)	$	531,891

Deposits

Our deposits averaged $1.62 billion for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007. Total deposits increased $35.8 million, or an annualized growth of 4.5%, to $1.64 billion as of June 30, 2007, from $1.61 billion as of December 31, 2006. Deposits are our primary source of funds. We offer a variety of products designed to attract and retain deposit customers. Those products consist of checking accounts, regular savings deposits, NOW accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit. Deposits are gathered from individuals, partnerships and corporations in our market areas. In addition, we obtain deposits from state and local entities and, to a lesser extent, U.S. Government and other depository institutions. Our policy also permits the acceptance of brokered deposits. As of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 brokered deposits were $64.0 million and $50.2 million, respectively.

The interest rates paid are competitively priced for each particular deposit product and structured to meet our funding requirements. We will continue to manage interest expense through deposit pricing and do not anticipate a significant change in total deposits unless our liquidity position changes. We believe that additional funds can be attracted and deposit growth can be accelerated through deposit pricing if we experience increased loan demand or other liquidity needs. The increase in interest rates paid from 2006 to 2007 is reflective of the Federal Reserve increasing the Federal Funds rate beginning in 2004 and the associated repricing of deposits during the subsequent years.

Table 12 reflects the classification of the average deposits and the average rate paid on each deposit category, which is in excess of 10 percent of average total deposits, for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.

Table 12: Average Deposit Balances and Rates


	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2007					2006
	Average		Average			Average		Average
	Amount		Rate Paid			Amount		Rate Paid
	(Dollars in thousands)
Non-interest-bearing transaction accounts	$	220,411		—	%	$	221,723		—	%
Interest-bearing transaction accounts		556,821		3.20			457,962		2.56
Savings deposits		58,638		1.41			77,115		1.58
Time deposits:
$100,000 or more		444,367		4.93			434,037		4.34
Other time deposits		336,469		4.75			324,212		3.99

Total	$	1,616,706		3.50	%	$	1,515,049		2.95	%


	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2007					2006
	Average		Average			Average		Average
	Amount		Rate Paid			Amount		Rate Paid
	(Dollars in thousands)
Non-interest-bearing transaction accounts	$	217,453		—	%	$	217,453		—	%
Interest-bearing transaction accounts		545,777		3.17			446,802		2.40
Savings deposits		58,068		1.41			80,921		1.63
Time deposits:
$100,000 or more		458,216		4.97			394,992		4.37
Other time deposits		342,562		4.68			342,145		3.63

Total	$	1,622,076		3.51	%	$	1,482,313		2.81	%

FHLB Borrowings

Our FHLB borrowings were $175.5 million as of June 30, 2007. The outstanding balance for June 30, 2007 consists of $40.0 million of short-term FHLB advances and $135.5 million of FHLB long-term advances. Our FHLB borrowings were $151.8 million as of December 31, 2006. The outstanding balance for December 31, 2006, includes $5.0 million of short-term advances and $146.8 million of long-term advances. Our remaining FHLB borrowing capacity was $320.4 million and $323.6 million as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

Subordinated Debentures

Subordinated debentures, which consist of guaranteed payments on trust preferred securities, were $44.6 million and $44.7 million as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

Table 13 reflects subordinated debentures as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, which consisted of guaranteed payments on trust preferred securities with the following components:

Table 13: Subordinated Debentures


	As of		As of
	June 30,		December 31,
	2007		2006
	(In thousands)
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2003, due 2033, fixed at 6.40%, during the first five years and at a floating rate of 3.15% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, thereafter, callable in 2008 without penalty	$	20,619	$	20,619
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2000, due 2030, fixed at 10.60%, callable beginning in 2010 with a prepayment penalty declining from 5.30% to 0.53% depending on the year of prepayment, callable in 2020 without penalty		3,379		3,424
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2003, due 2033, floating rate of 3.15% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, callable in 2008 without penalty		5,155		5,155
Subordinated debentures, issued in 2005, due 2035, fixed rate of 6.81% during the first ten years and at a floating rate of 1.38% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, thereafter, callable in 2010 without penalty		15,465		15,465

Total	$	44,618	$	44,663

The trust preferred securities are tax-advantaged issues that qualify for Tier 1 capital treatment subject to certain limitations. Distributions on these securities are included in interest expense. Each of the trusts is a statutory business trust organized for the sole purpose of issuing trust securities and investing the proceeds in our subordinated debentures, the sole asset of each trust. The trust preferred securities of each trust represent preferred beneficial interests in the assets of the respective trusts and are subject to mandatory redemption upon payment of the subordinated debentures held by the trust. We wholly own the common securities of each trust. Each trust’s ability to pay amounts due on the trust preferred securities is solely dependent upon our making payment on the related subordinated debentures. Our obligations under the subordinated securities and other relevant trust agreements, in aggregate, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by us of each respective trust’s obligations under the trust securities issued by each respective trust.

Shareholders’ Equity

Stockholders’ equity was $238.4 million at June 30, 2007 compared to $231.4 million at December 31, 2006, an annualized increase of 6.1%. As of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 our equity to asset ratio was 10.6%. Book value per common share was $13.83 at June 30, 2007 compared to $13.45 at December 31, 2006, a 5.7% annualized increase. The increases in stockholders’ equity and book value per share were primarily the result of retained earnings during the prior six months.

Initial Public Offering . We priced our initial public offering of 2.5 million shares of common stock at $18.00 per share. We received net proceeds of approximately $40.9 million from its sale of shares after deducting sales commissions and expenses. The underwriters of the Company’s initial public offering exercised and completed their option to purchase an additional 375,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments effective July 26, 2006. We received net proceeds of approximately $6.3 million from this sale of shares after deducting sales commissions. We have used $12.0 million of the initial public offering proceeds to provide capital contributions to our bank subsidiaries and $2.6 million as an additional investment in White River Bancshares to maintain our 20% ownership.

Preferred Stock Conversion . During the third quarter of 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the redemption and conversion of the issued and outstanding shares of Home BancShares’s Class A Preferred Stock and Class B Preferred Stock into Home BancShares Common Stock, effective as of August 1, 2006.

The holder’s of shares of Class A Preferred Stock, received 0.789474 of Home BancShares Common Stock for each share of Class A Preferred Stock owned, plus a check for the pro rata amount of the third quarter Class A Preferred Stock dividend accrued through July 31, 2006. The Class A Preferred shareholder’s did not receive fractional shares, instead they received cash at a rate of $12.67 times the fraction of a share they otherwise would be entitled to.

The holder’s of shares of Class B Preferred Stock, received three shares of Home BancShares Common Stock for each share of Class B Preferred Stock owned, plus a check for the pro rata amount of the third quarter Class B Preferred Stock dividend accrued through July 31, 2006.

After the exercise of the over-allotment and the conversion of the preferred stock, Home BancShares outstanding common stock increased by approximately 2.5 million shares.

Cash Dividends. We declared cash dividends on our common stock of $0.035 and $0.02 per share for the three-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $0.06 and $0.04 per share for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. We declared cash dividends on our Class A preferred stock and Class B preferred stock of $0.0625 and $0.1425 per share, respectively, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2006 and $0.125 and $0.285 per share, respectively, for the six-month period ended June 30, 2006.

Liquidity and Capital Adequacy Requirements

Risk-Based Capital. We as well as our bank subsidiaries are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Furthermore, we are deemed by federal regulators to be a source of financial strength for White River Bancshares, despite owning only 20% of its equity. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and other discretionary actions by regulators that, if enforced, could have a direct material effect on our financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, we must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Our capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators as to components, risk weightings and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require us to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier 1 capital to average assets. Management believes that, as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, we met all regulatory capital adequacy requirements to which we were subject.

Table 14 presents our risk-based capital ratios as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.

Table 14: Risk-Based Capital


	As of			As of
	June 30,			December 31,
	2007			2006
	(Dollars in thousands)
Tier 1 capital
Shareholders’ equity	$	238,382		$	231,419
Qualifying trust preferred securities		43,000			43,000
Goodwill and core deposit intangibles, net		(42,882	)		(43,433	)
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities		7,380			4,892

Total Tier 1 capital		245,880			235,878


Tier 2 capital
Qualifying allowance for loan losses		23,077			20,308

Total Tier 2 capital		23,077			20,308

Total risk-based capital	$	268,957		$	256,186

Average total assets for leverage ratio	$	2,169,458		$	2,089,130

Risk weighted assets	$	1,841,092		$	1,618,849


Ratios at end of period
Leverage ratio		11.33	%		11.29	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		13.36			14.57
Total risk-based capital		14.61			15.83
Minimum guidelines
Leverage ratio		4.00	%		4.00	%
Tier 1 risk-based capital		4.00			4.00
Total risk-based capital		8.00			8.00

As of the most recent notification from regulatory agencies, our bank subsidiaries were “well-capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as “well-capitalized”, our banking subsidiaries and we must maintain minimum leverage, Tier 1 risk-based capital, and total risk-based capital ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that we believe have changed the bank subsidiaries’ categories.

Table 15 presents actual capital amounts and ratios as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, for our bank subsidiaries and us.

Table 15: Capital and Ratios


											To Be Well
											Capitalized Under
						For Capital					Prompt Corrective
	Actual					Adequacy Purposes					Action Provision
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
	(Dollars in thousands)
As of June 30, 2007
Leverage ratios:
Home BancShares	$	245,880		11.33	%	$	86,807		4.00	%	$	N/A		N/A	%
First State Bank		49,504		8.60			23,025		4.00			28,781		5.00
Community Bank		31,539		8.97			14,064		4.00			17,580		5.00
Twin City Bank		54,292		8.04			27,011		4.00			33,764		5.00
Marine Bank		33,356		9.24			14,440		4.00			18,050		5.00
Bank of Mountain View		15,728		7.81			8,055		4.00			10,069		5.00
Tier 1 capital ratios:
Home BancShares		245,880		13.36	%	$	73,617		4.00	%	$	N/A		N/A	%
First State Bank		49,504		9.59			20,648		4.00			30,972		6.00
Community Bank		31,539		10.97			11,500		4.00			17,250		6.00
Twin City Bank		54,292		9.43			23,029		4.00			34,544		6.00
Marine Bank		33,356		10.43			12,792		4.00			19,188		6.00
Bank of Mountain View		15,728		13.01			4,836		4.00			7,253		6.00
Total risk-based capital ratios:
Home BancShares	$	268,957		14.61	%	$	147,273		8.00	%	$	N/A		N/A	%
First State Bank		55,979		10.84			41,313		8.00			51,641		10.00
Community Bank		35,188		12.24			22,999		8.00			28,748		10.00
Twin City Bank		61,488		10.68			46,058		8.00			57,573		10.00
Marine Bank		36,799		11.50			25,599		8.00			31,999		10.00
Bank of Mountain View		16,995		14.06			9,670		8.00			12,087		10.00

As of December 31, 2006
Leverage ratios:
Home BancShares	$	235,878		11.29	%	$	83,571		4.00	%	$	N/A		N/A	%
First State Bank		46,811		8.69			21,547		4.00			26,934		5.00
Community Bank		26,235		7.94			13,217		4.00			16,521		5.00
Twin City Bank		50,375		7.51			26,831		4.00			33,539		5.00
Marine Bank		27,317		8.08			13,523		4.00			16,904		5.00
Bank of Mountain View		15,230		7.73			7,881		4.00			9,851		5.00
Tier 1 capital ratios:
Home BancShares	$	235,878		14.57	%	$	64,757		4.00	%	$	N/A		N/A	%
First State Bank		46,811		10.29			18,197		4.00			27,295		6.00
Community Bank		26,235		10.31			10,178		4.00			15,268		6.00
Twin City Bank		50,375		10.15			19,852		4.00			29,778		6.00
Marine Bank		27,317		9.59			11,394		4.00			17,091		6.00
Bank of Mountain View		15,230		14.09			4,324		4.00			6,485		6.00
Total risk-based capital ratios:
Home BancShares	$	256,186		15.83	%	$	129,469		8.00	%	$	N/A		N/A	%
First State Bank		52,519		11.54			36,408		8.00			45,510		10.00
Community Bank		29,471		11.58			20,360		8.00			25,450		10.00
Twin City Bank		56,586		11.40			39,709		8.00			49,637		10.00
Marine Bank		30,582		10.74			22,780		8.00			28,475		10.00
Bank of Mountain View		16,316		15.09			8,650		8.00			10,812		10.00

Non-GAAP Financial Measurements

We had $46.1 million, $47.0 million, and $47.9 million total goodwill, core deposit intangibles and other intangible assets as of June 30, 2007, December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006, respectively. Because of our level of intangible assets and related amortization expenses, management believes diluted cash earnings per share, tangible book value per share, cash return on average assets, cash return on average tangible equity and tangible equity to tangible assets are useful in evaluating our company. These calculations, which are similar to the GAAP calculation of diluted earnings per share, book value, return on average assets, return on average shareholders’ equity, and equity to assets, are presented in Tables 16 through 20, respectively.

Table 16: Diluted Cash Earnings Per Share


	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2007		2006		2007		2006
	(In thousands, except per share data)
GAAP net income	$	5,061	$	3,636	$	9,822	$	7,152
Intangible amortization after-tax		267		267		534		525

Cash earnings	$	5,328	$	3,903	$	10,356	$	7,677


GAAP diluted earnings per share	$	0.29	$	0.25	$	0.56	$	0.49
Intangible amortization after-tax		0.01		0.02		0.03		0.04

Diluted cash earnings per share	$	0.30	$	0.27	$	0.59	$	0.53

Table 17: Tangible Book Value Per Share


	As of		As of
	June 30,		December 31,
	2007		2006
	(Dollars in thousands, except per
	share data)
Book value per common share: A/B	$	13.83	$	13.45
Tangible book value per common share:
(A-C-D)/B		11.15		10.72

(A) Total shareholders’ equity	$	238,382	$	231,419
(B) Common shares outstanding		17,238		17,206
(C) Goodwill		37,527		37,527
(D) Core deposit and other intangibles		8,580		9,458

Table 18: Cash Return on Average Assets


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2007			2006			2007			2006
	(Dollars in thousands)
Return on average assets: A/C		0.92	%		0.73	%		0.90	%		0.73	%
Cash return on average assets: B/(C-D)		0.99			0.81			0.97			0.81
(A) Net income	$	5,061		$	3,636		$	9,822		$	7,152
(B) Cash earnings		5,328			3,903			10,356			7,677
(C) Average assets		2,212,340			1,991,748			2,205,058			1,963,631
(D) Average goodwill, core deposits and other intangible assets		46,326			48,088			46,544			48,322

Table 19: Cash Return on Average Tangible Equity


	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2007			2006			2007			2006
	(Dollars in thousands)
Return on average shareholders’ equity: A/C		8.52	%		8.56	%		8.41	%		8.53	%
Return on average tangible equity: B/(C-D)		11.14			12.80			11.05			12.83
(A) Net income	$	5,061		$	3,636		$	9,822		$	7,152
(B) Cash earnings		5,328			3,903			10,356			7,677
(C) Average shareholders’ equity		238,157			170,414			235,479			168,998
(D) Average goodwill, core deposits and other intangible assets		46,326			48,088			46,544			48,322

Table 20: Tangible Equity to Tangible Assets


	As of			As of
	June 30,			December 31,
	2007			2006
	(Dollars in thousands)
Equity to assets: B/A		10.64	%		10.56	%
Tangible equity to tangible assets: (B-C-D)/(A-C-D)		8.76			8.60

(A) Total assets	$	2,239,921		$	2,190,648
(B) Total shareholders’ equity		238,382			231,419
(C) Goodwill		37,527			37,527
(D) Core deposit and other intangibles		8,580			9,458

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Presently, the Company is not aware of any other changes from the Financial Accounting Standards Board that will have a material impact on the Company’s present or future financial statements.

Item 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Liquidity and Market Risk Management

Liquidity Management. Liquidity refers to the ability or the financial flexibility to manage future cash flows to meet the needs of depositors and borrowers and fund operations. Maintaining appropriate levels of liquidity allows us to have sufficient funds available for reserve requirements, customer demand for loans, withdrawal of deposit balances and maturities of deposits and other liabilities. Our primary source of liquidity at our holding company is dividends paid by our bank subsidiaries. Applicable statutes and regulations impose restrictions on the amount of dividends that may be declared by our bank subsidiaries. Further, any dividend payments are subject to the continuing ability of the bank subsidiary to maintain compliance with minimum federal regulatory capital requirements and to retain its characterization under federal regulations as a “well-capitalized” institution.

Each of our bank subsidiaries has potential obligations resulting from the issuance of standby letters of credit and commitments to fund future borrowings to our loan customers. Many of these obligations and commitments to fund future borrowings to our loan customers are expected to expire without being drawn upon, therefore the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements affecting our liquidity position.

Liquidity needs can be met from either assets or liabilities. On the asset side, our primary sources of liquidity include cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, available-for-sale investment securities and scheduled repayments and maturities of loans. We maintain adequate levels of cash and cash equivalents to meet our day-to-day needs. As of June 30, 2007, our cash and cash equivalents were $53.5 million, or 2.4% of total assets, compared to $59.7 million, or 2.7% of total assets, as of December 31, 2006. Our investment securities and federal funds sold were $469.0 million as of June 30, 2007 and $540.9 million as of December 31, 2006.

We may occasionally use our federal funds lines of credit in order to temporarily satisfy short-term liquidity needs. We have federal funds lines with three other financial institutions pursuant to which we could have borrowed up to $88.2 million and $62.1 million on an unsecured basis as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. These lines may be terminated by the respective lending institutions at any time.

We also maintain lines of credit with the Federal Home Loan Bank. Our FHLB borrowings were $175.5 million as of June 30, 2007 and $151.8 million as of December 31, 2006. The outstanding balance for June 30, 2007 included $40.0 million of short-term advances and $135.5 million of FHLB long-term advances. The outstanding balance for December 31, 2006, included $5.0 million of short-term advances and $146.8 million of FHLB long-term advances. Our FHLB borrowing capacity was $320.4 million and $323.6 million as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006.

We believe that we have sufficient liquidity to satisfy our current operations.

Market Risk Management . Our primary component of market risk is interest rate volatility. Fluctuations in interest rates will ultimately impact both the level of income and expense recorded on a large portion of our assets and liabilities, and the market value of all interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, other than those which possess a short term to maturity. We do not hold market risk sensitive instruments for trading purposes. The information provided should be read in connection with our audited consolidated financial statements.

Asset/Liability Management . Our management actively measures and manages interest rate risk. The asset/liability committees of the boards of directors of our holding company and bank subsidiaries are also responsible for approving our asset/liability management policies, overseeing the formulation and implementation of strategies to improve balance sheet positioning and earnings, and reviewing our interest rate sensitivity position.

One of the tools that our management uses to measure short-term interest rate risk is a net interest income simulation model. This analysis calculates the difference between net interest income forecasted using base market rates and using a rising and a falling interest rate scenario. The income simulation model includes various assumptions regarding the re-pricing relationships for each of our products. Many of our assets are floating rate loans, which are assumed to re-price immediately, and proportional to the change in market rates, depending on their contracted index. Some loans and investments include the opportunity of prepayment (embedded options), and accordingly the simulation model uses indexes to estimate these prepayments and reinvest their proceeds at current yields. Our non-term deposit products re-price more slowly, usually changing less than the change in market rates and at our discretion.

This analysis indicates the impact of changes in net interest income for the given set of rate changes and assumptions. It assumes the balance sheet remains static and that its structure does not change over the course of the year. It does not account for all factors that impact this analysis, including changes by management to mitigate the impact of interest rate changes or secondary impacts such as changes to our credit risk profile as interest rates change.

Furthermore, loan prepayment rate estimates and spread relationships change regularly. Interest rate changes create changes in actual loan prepayment rates that will differ from the market estimates incorporated in this analysis. Changes that vary significantly from the assumptions may have significant effects on our net interest income.

Interest Rate Sensitivity. Our primary business is banking and the resulting earnings, primarily net interest income, are susceptible to changes in market interest rates. It is management’s goal to maximize net interest income within acceptable levels of interest rate and liquidity risks.

A key element in the financial performance of financial institutions is the level and type of interest rate risk assumed. The single most significant measure of interest rate risk is the relationship of the repricing periods of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The more closely the repricing periods are correlated, the less interest rate risk we assume. We use repricing gap and simulation modeling as the primary methods in analyzing and managing interest rate risk.

Gap analysis attempts to capture the amounts and timing of balances exposed to changes in interest rates at a given point in time. As of June 30, 2007, our gap position was relatively neutral with a one-year cumulative repricing gap of -4.3%, compared to –1.1% as of December 31, 2006. During these periods, the amount of change our asset base realizes in relation to the total change in market interest rates is approximately that of the liability base. As a result, our net interest income should not be materially impacted positively or negatively as a result of rate movements in the current rate environment.

We have a portion of our securities portfolio invested in mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities are included based on their final maturity date. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

Table 21 presents a summary of the repricing schedule of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities (gap) as of June 30, 2007.


	0-30			31-90			91-180			181-365			1-2			2-5			Over 5
	Days			Days			Days			Days			Years			Years			Years			Total
	(Dollars in thousands)
Earning assets
Interest-bearing deposits due from banks	$	2,431		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	2,431
Federal funds sold		10,182			—			—			—			—			—			—			10,182
Investment securities		23,403			22,120			20,401			48,470			93,084			78,725			172,579			458,782
Loans receivable		617,204			82,600			138,197			235,565			178,779			226,638			46,030			1,525,013

Total earning assets		653,220			104,720			158,598			284,035			271,863			305,363			218,609			1,996,408


Interest-bearing liabilities
Interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits		25,208			50,419			75,627			151,254			42,720			113,050			154,575			612,853
Time deposits		123,768			162,294			208,505			232,449			42,652			35,813			4			805,485
Federal funds purchased		—			—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Securities sold under repurchase agreements		101,270			—			—			—			3,628			10,884			11,610			127,392
FHLB and other borrowed funds		105,056			16,359			1,255			7,603			10,805			22,782			11,595			175,455
Subordinated debentures		1			5,158			4			20,628			19			71			18,737			44,618

Total interest-bearing liabilities		355,303			234,230			285,391			411,934			99,824			182,600			196,521			1,765,803

Interest rate sensitivity gap	$	297,917		$	(129,510	)	$	(126,793	)	$	(127,899	)	$	172,039		$	122,763		$	22,088		$	230,605

Cumulative interest rate sensitivity gap	$	297,917		$	168,407		$	41,614		$	(86,285	)	$	85,754		$	208,517		$	230,605
Cumulative rate sensitive assets to rate sensitive liabilities		183.8	%		128.6	%		104.8	%		93.3	%		106.2	%		113.3	%		113.1	%
Cumulative gap as a % of total earning assets		14.9			8.4			2.1			(4.3	)		4.3			10.4			11.6

Item 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls

Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. Additionally, our disclosure controls and procedures were also effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act report is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2007, which have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II: OTHER INFORMATIO

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business, to which Home BancShares, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is the subject.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There were no material changes from the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. See the discussion of our risk factors in the Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC. The risks described are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not applicable.

Item 3: Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company was held on May 9, 2007. The following items of business were presented to stockholders:

(1)

Twelve (12) directors were elected as proposed in the Proxy Statement dated March 30, 2007, under the caption “Election of Directors” with votes cast as follows:


	Total Vote for		Total Vote Withheld
	Each Director		For Each Director
John W. Allison		13,333,361		52,762
Ron W. Strother		13,355,408		30,715
C. Randall Sims		13,355,817		30,306
Richard H. Ashley		13,307,090		79,033
Dale A. Bruns		13,353,151		32,972
Richard A. Buckheim		13,312,824		73,299
Jack E. Engelkes		13,353,715		32,408
Frank D. Hickingbotham		13,310,953		75,170
Herren C. Hickingbotham		13,311,193		74,930
James G. Hinkle		13,357,467		28,656
Alex R. Lieblong		13,360,729		25,394
William G. Thompson		13,089,599		296,524

(2)

An amendment to the Company’s Restated Articles of Incorporation which increased the number of authorized shares of common stock from 25,000,000 to 50,000,000 was approved with votes cast as follows: 13,097,846 votes for, 205,185 votes against and 83,092 votes abstaining.

	(3)		An amendment to the Company’s 2006 Stock Option and Performance Incentive Plan which increased the number of shares reserved for issuance under such plan to 1,500,000 was approved with votes cast as follows: 9,441,403 votes for, 165,572 votes against and 59,332 votes abstaining.

	(4)		The Audit Committee’s selection and appointment of the accounting firm of BKD, LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2007 was ratified with votes cast as follows: 13,312,933 votes for, 32,331 votes against and 40,859 votes abstaining.

Item 5: Other Information

Not applicable.

Item 6: Exhibits


3.1		Fourth Amendment to the Restated Articles of Incorporation of Home BancShares, Inc.

10.1		Amendment to Home BancShares, Inc. 2006 Stock Option and Performance Incentive Plan

15		Awareness of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

31.1		CEO Certification Pursuant Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

31.2		CFO Certification Pursuant Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

32.1		CEO Certification Pursuant 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes – Oxley Act of 2002

32.2		CFO Certification Pursuant 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes – Oxley Act of 2002


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Part I: Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets — June 30, 2007 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2006		4

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) — Three months and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006		5

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited) — Six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006		6-7

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) — Six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006		8

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)		9-24

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm		25

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		26-53

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk		54-56

Item 4. Controls and Procedures		57

Part II: Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings		58

Item1A. Risk Factors		58

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		58

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities		58

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders		58-59

Item 5. Other Information		59

Item 6. Exhibits		59

Signatures		60

Fourth Amendment to the Restated Articles of Incorporation of Home BancShares, Inc.
Amendment to Home BancShares, Inc. 2006 Stock Option and Performance Incentive Plan
Awareness of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
CEO Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
CFO Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
CEO Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
CFO Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350



Date: August 1, 2007	/s/ John W. Allison
	John W. Allison, Chief Executive Officer

Date: August 1, 2007	/s/ Randy E. Mayor
	Randy E. Mayor, Chief Financial Officer

	1.		I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Home BancShares, Inc. for the period ended June 30, 2007;

	2.		Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

	3.		Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

	4.		The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

	b)		designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

	c)		evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report based on such evaluation; and

	d)		disclosed in this quarterly report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

	a)		all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

	b)		any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

	a)		designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

	b)		designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

	c)		evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report based on such evaluation; and

	d)		disclosed in this quarterly report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and



Date: August 1, 2007	/s/ Randy E. Mayor
	Randy E. Mayor
	Chief Financial Officer