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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q
 

x    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007

 
OR
 
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 0-24566-01

MB FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

36-4460265
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


800 West Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607
(Address of principal executive offices)

                        Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (888) 422-6562


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 x    No o 

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

                     Large accelerated filer x                                         Accelerated filer  o                                                         Non-accelerated filer o
 
 
        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
              
                                           Yes o     No x
 
 
There were outstanding 35,714,154 shares of the registrant’s common stock as of August 8, 2007.




MB FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

FORM 10-Q

June 30, 2007

INDEX


     
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
     
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 (Unaudited)
3
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 (Unaudited)
4 - 5
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months ended June 30, 2007
and 2006 (Unaudited)
6
     
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
7 - 18
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
19 - 35
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
35 - 38
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
38
     
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
                   39
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
39
     
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
39
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
39
     
 
Signatures
40 
     

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PART I. – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. – Financial Statements

MB FINANCIAL, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006
(Amounts in thousands, except common share data)
(Unaudited)

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
ASSETS
           
Cash and due from banks
  $
153,496
    $
142,207
 
Interest bearing deposits with banks
   
3,622
     
5,086
 
Investment securities available for sale
   
1,389,076
     
1,628,348
 
Loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $59,058 at June 30, 2007
               
and $58,983 at December 31, 2006)
         
4,912,511
 
Assets held for sale
   
375,149
     
393,608
 
Lease investments, net
   
80,353
     
80,258
 
Premises and equipment, net
   
184,090
     
194,618
 
Cash surrender value of life insurance
   
116,624
     
114,134
 
Goodwill, net
         
379,047
 
Other intangibles, net
         
28,856
 
Other assets
   
82,306
     
99,625
 
                 
Total assets
  $     $
7,978,298
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Liabilities
               
Deposits:
               
Noninterest bearing
  $
879,338
    $
924,371
 
Interest bearing
   
4,643,906
     
4,656,182
 
Total deposits
         
5,580,553
 
Short-term borrowings
         
688,504
 
Long-term borrowings
         
245,880
 
Junior subordinated notes issued to capital trusts
         
179,162
 
Liabilities held for sale
   
344,643
     
361,008
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
74,972
     
76,239
 
Total liabilities
         
7,131,346
 
                 
Stockholders' Equity
               
Common stock, ($0.01 par value; authorized 43,000,000 shares at June 30, 2007 and
               
40,000,000 at December 31, 2006; issued 37,345,661 shares at June 30, 2007 and
               
            37,332,328 at December 31, 2006)
   
373
     
373
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
439,450
     
439,502
 
Retained earnings
   
463,359
     
437,353
 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)
    (12,028 )     (7,602 )
Less:  1,442,588 and 666,120 shares of treasury stock, at cost, at June 30,
               
2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
    (48,837 )     (22,674 )
Total stockholders' equity
         
846,952
 
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $
7,921,308
    $
7,978,298
 

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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MB FINANCIAL, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 (Amounts in thousands, except common share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended
Six months ended
 
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
 
2007
2006
2007
2006
Interest income:
       
Loans
$    96,793 
$          69,127 
$     190,726 
$     133,242
Investment securities available for sale:
       
Taxable
13,163 
11,172 
27,511 
22,605 
Nontaxable
3,325 
2,637 
6,627 
5,153 
Federal funds sold
67 
85 
302 
205 
Other interest bearing accounts
49 
75 
99 
174 
Total interest income
113,397 
83,096 
225,265 
161,379
Interest expense:
       
Deposits
46,337 
29,585 
91,790 
55,135 
Short-term borrowings
9,390 
6,564 
18,008 
13,926 
Long-term borrowings and junior subordinated notes
5,316 
3,410 
11,216 
6,515 
Total interest expense
61,043 
39,559 
121,014 
75,576 
     Net interest income
52,354 
43,537 
104,251 
85,803 
Provision for loan losses
3,000 
1,500 
6,813 
2,600 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
49,354 
42,037 
97,438 
83,203 
Other income:
       
Loan service fees
1,388 
1,282 
2,925 
3,021 
Deposit service fees
5,624 
4,675 
10,782 
9,238 
Lease financing, net
3,744 
3,398 
7,740 
6,642 
Brokerage fees
3,216 
2,418 
5,668 
4,698 
Trust and asset management fees
2,666 
1,449 
5,856 
2,854 
        Net loss on sale of investment securities
(2,077)
(25)
(2,101)
(406)
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
1,269 
869 
2,490 
1,768 
Net gain on sale of other assets
9,059 
9,081 
1,101 
Merchant card processing
4,045 
                    870
7,923 
1,594 
Other operating income
1,786 
987 
3,300 
2,208 
 
30,720 
15,927 
53,664 
32,718 
Other expense:
       
Salaries and employee benefits
26,813 
19,411 
51,812 
38,511 
Occupancy and equipment expense
7,054 
5,783 
14,254 
11,462 
Computer services expense
1,857 
1,470 
3,674 
2,908 
Advertising and marketing expense
1,444 
1,130 
2,854 
2,283 
Professional and legal expense
656 
447 
1,186 
946 
Brokerage fee expense
1,403 
              1,301
2,674 
2,494 
Telecommunication expense
689 
558 
1,370 
1,265 
Other intangibles amortization expense
878 
236 
1,759 
476 
Merchant card processing
3,474 
800 
6,744 
1,476 
Other operating expenses
7,805 
3,984 
12,552 
8,023 
 
52,073 
35,120 
98,879 
69,844 
Income before income taxes
28,001 
22,844 
52,223 
46,077 
Income taxes
8,394 
6,756 
15,437 
13,880 
Income from continuing operations
$    19,607 
$           16,088 
$        36,786 
$       32,197 
Discontinued operations
       
     Income from discontinued operations before income taxes
1,803 
1,626 
3,232 
3,204 
 Income taxes
369 
568 
856 
1,116 
 Income from discontinued operations
1,434 
1,058 
2,376 
2,088 
         Net income
$    21,041 
$           17,146 
$        39,162 
$       34,285 
 
 
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Three months ended
Six months ended
 
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
June 30,
 
2007
2006
2007
2006
Common share data:
       
        Basic earnings per common share from continuing operations
$        0.54
$             0.57 
$            1.01 
$           1.14 
        Basic earnings per common share from discontinued operations
$        0.04
$             0.04 
$            0.06 
$           0.08 
Basic earnings per common share
$        0.58
$             0.61 
$            1.07 
$           1.22 
        Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations
$        0.53
$             0.56 
$            1.00 
$           1.12 
        Diluted earnings per common share from discontinued operations
$        0.04
$             0.04 
$            0.06 
$           0.07 
Diluted earnings per common share
$        0.57
$             0.60 
$            1.06 
$           1.19 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
36,239,731
28,130,670 
36,433,948 
28,209,289 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
36,744,473
28,636,728 
36,958,570 
28,718,808 

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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MB FINANCIAL, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 (Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2007
2006
Cash Flows From Continuing Operating Activities:
   
Net income
 $            39,162 
 $            34,285
Net income from discontinued operations
(2,376)
(2,088)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
   
Depreciation
18,257 
18,639
Amortization of restricted stock awards
899 
589
Compensation expense for stock option grants
                1,345
                1,052
Gain on sales of premises and equipment, leased equipment and other assets
(10,681)
(1,587)
Amortization of other intangibles
1,759 
476
Provision for loan losses
6,813 
2,600
Deferred income tax benefit
(5,316)
(3,675)
Amortization of premiums and discounts on investment securities, net
                1,076 
4,173 
Accretion of premiums and discounts on loans, net
               (1,931)
                       -
Purchase of trading securities
                      -
(6,392)
Proceeds from the sales of trading securities
                        -
6,397
Net gain on sale of trading securities
                        -
      (5)
Net loss on sale of investment securities available for sale
                2,101
                    411
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale
               35,173 
                 6,802
Origination of loans held for sale
(34,691)
(6,783)
Net gains on sale of loans held for sale
(482)
(110)
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance
(2,490)
(1,768)
Deferred gain amortization on interest only securities pool termination
                       -
(718)
Decrease (Increase) in other assets
               16,045
(5,473)
Decrease in other liabilities, net
                 3,351
(1,348)
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities
68,014 
45,477 
Cash Flows From Continuing Investing Activities:
   
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale
127,279 
47,506 
Proceeds from maturities and calls of investment securities available for sale
276,493 
86,362 
Purchase of investment securities available for sale
(174,091)
(81,147)
Net increase in loans
(222,818)
(223,425)
Purchases of premises and equipment and leased equipment
(27,709)
(20,116)
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment and leased equipment
26,341 
3,573
Cash paid, net of cash and cash equivalents in acquisitions
                       -
(348)
Principal paid on lease investments
(321)
(628)
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing investing activities
               5,174
(188,223)
Cash Flows From Continuing Financing Activities:
   
Net (decrease) increase in deposits
(57,309)
231,811 
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings
               21,648
(102,598)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
21,614 
50,000 
Principal paid on long-term borrowings
(8,172)
(11,061)
Treasury stock transactions, net
(31,381)
(11,605)
Stock options exercised
2,922 
906
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements
                    471
                   418
Dividends paid on common stock
(13,156)
(8,479)
Net cash (used in) provided by continuing financing activities
(63,363)
149,392
     
          Net increase in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations
$                9,825
$                6,646
Cash Flows From Discontinued Operations
   
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations
                 2,165
2,286
    Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of discontinued operations
               20,731
(21,121)
    Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities of discontinued operations
(19,023)
25,819
            Net cash provided by discontinued operations
                3,873
6,984
     
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
$              13,698
$              13,630
Cash and cash equivalents:
   
Beginning of period (1)
160,050
104,784 
End of period (2)
$           173,748
$           118,414 
     
    (1) Includes balances from discontinued operations
$              12,757
$                3,947
    (2) Includes balances from discontinued operations
$              16,630
$              10,931
     
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
   
     
Cash payments from continuing operations for:
   
Interest paid to depositors and other borrowed funds
$           122,885 
$             72,530 
Income tax paid, net
10,357 
21,042 
     
Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing Activities from continuing operations:
   
     
Loans transferred to other real estate owned
$                  129 
$                      - 
Loans transferred to repossessed vehicles
             353 
                  - 
Long-term borrowings reclassified to short-term borrowings
             73,001 
                  - 

See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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MB FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited)

NOTE 1.    BASIS OF PRESENTATION

These unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of MB Financial, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), and its subsidiaries, including its two wholly owned national bank subsidiaries, MB Financial Bank, N.A. (“MB Financial Bank”), based in Chicago, Illinois, and Union Bank, N.A. (“Union Bank”), based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  On June 29, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement to sell Union Bank to Olney Bancshares of Texas, Inc.  This pending divestiture is accounted for in the accompanying financial statements as discontinued operations.  Please see Note 3 to the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements for more detail.  In the opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods have been made.  The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year.

These unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and industry practice.  Certain information in footnote disclosure normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and industry practice has been condensed or omitted pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s December 31, 2006 audited financial statements filed on Form 10-K/A.

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 which affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reported periods.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.

NOTE 2.  BUSINESS COMBINATION

On August 25, 2006, the Company acquired First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc. (FOBB), parent company of Oak Brook Bank, located in Oak Brook, Illinois for $371.0 million.  The purchase price was paid through a combination of cash and the Company’s common stock totaling $74.1 million and $296.9 million (approximately 8.4 million shares), respectively.  The transaction generated approximately $253.8 million in goodwill and $18.2 million in intangible assets subject to amortization.  Oak Brook Bank was merged into MB Financial Bank on November 2, 2006.

The business combination was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting.  Accordingly, the results of operations of the acquired company have been included in the Company’s results of operations since the date of acquisition.  Under this method of accounting, the purchase price is allocated to the respective assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values, net of applicable income tax effects.  The excess cost over fair value of net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.


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Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presents the results of operations of the Company had the merger been completed as of the beginning of the period indicated (in thousands, except share and per share data).

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
             
   
2006
   
2006
 
             
Net interest income after provision for loan losses
  $
55,721
    $
110,714
 
Noninterest income
   
23,918
     
46,671
 
Noninterest expense
   
49,913
     
97,789
 
Income before income taxes
   
29,726
     
59,596
 
Income taxes
   
8,923
     
18,120
 
Net income from continuing operations
  $
20,803
    $
41,476
 
                 
Discontinued operations
               
        Income from discontinued operations before income taxes
   
1,626
     
3,204
 
    Income taxes
   
568
     
1,116
 
    Income from discontinued operations
  $
1,058
    $
2,088
 
         Net income
  $
21,861
    $
43,564
 
Common share data:
               
        Basic earnings per common share from continuing operations
   
0.57
     
1.13
 
        Basic earnings per common share from discontinued operations
   
0.03
     
0.06
 
Basic earnings per common share
   
0.60
     
1.19
 
        Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations
   
0.56
     
1.12
 
        Diluted earnings per common share from discontinued operations
   
0.03
     
0.05
 
Diluted earnings per common share
   
0.59
     
1.17
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
   
36,504,978
     
36,583,597
 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
   
37,011,036
     
37,093,116
 

NOTE 3.    DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On June 29, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its Union Bank subsidiary to Olney Bancshares of Texas, Inc. for approximately $76.9 million, which is based on Union Bank’s book value at closing plus a premium of $46.9 million.  The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval, is expected to be completed within 120 days of the agreement date.  Prior to closing, Union Bank will sell to the Company’s lead subsidiary bank, MB Financial Bank, approximately $130 million in performing loans  previously purchased from and originated by MB Financial Bank.

In accordance with FASB Statement No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” the financial position of Union Bank is reflected on the Company’s balance sheets as “assets held for sale” and “liabilities held for sale”, and the results of operations of Union Bank are reflected in the Company’s statements of income as “discontinued operations.”


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The major classes of assets and liabilities for Union Bank held for sale were as follows (in thousands):
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
ASSETS
           
Cash and due from banks
  $
7,628
    $
8,728
 
Interest bearing deposits with banks
   
8,929
     
4,027
 
Federal funds sold
   
73
     
2
 
Investment securities available for sale
   
60,718
     
84,977
 
Loans (net of allowance for loan losses of $2,976 at June 30, 2007
               
    and $2,634 at December 31, 2006)
   
283,639
     
281,953
 
Premises and equipment, net
   
3,276
     
3,001
 
Cash surrender value of life insurance
   
6,883
     
6,759
 
Other assets
   
4,003
     
4,161
 
Total assets
  $
375,149
    $
393,608
 
                 
LIABILITIES
               
Liabilities
               
Deposits:
               
    Noninterest bearing
  $
51,173
    $
51,823
 
    Interest bearing
   
267,786
     
266,856
 
Total deposits
   
318,959
     
318,679
 
Short-term borrowings
   
13,154
     
27,967
 
Long-term borrowings
   
12,068
     
12,558
 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
   
462
     
1,804
 
Total liabilities
   $
344,643
     $
361,008
 


The results of operations for Union Bank were as follows (in thousands):
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
                         
Interest income
  $
6,562
    $
6,222
    $
12,784
    $
11,736
 
Interest expense
   
3,124
     
2,821
     
5,966
     
5,059
 
Net interest income
   
3,438
     
3,401
     
6,818
     
6,677
 
Provision for loan losses
   
63
     
-
     
250
     
-
 
Net interest income after provision for loans losses
   
3,375
     
3,401
     
6,568
     
6,677
 
Other income
   
402
     
419
     
762
     
847
 
Other expenses
   
1,974
     
2,194
     
4,098
     
4,320
 
Income before income taxes
   
1,803
     
1,626
     
3,232
     
3,204
 
Applicable income taxes
   
369
     
568
     
856
     
1,116
 
Income from discontinued operations
  $
1,434
    $
1,058
    $
2,376
    $
2,088
 

 
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NOTE 4.    COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Comprehensive income includes net income, as well as the change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities available for sale arising during the periods, net of tax.  The following table sets forth comprehensive income for the periods indicated (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
Net income from continuing operations
  $
19,607
    $
16,088
    $
36,786
    $
32,197
 
Net income from discontinued operations
   
1,434
     
1,058
     
2,376
     
2,088
 
Net income
  $
21,041
    $
17,146
    $
39,162
    $
34,285
 
Unrealized holding losses on investment securities, net of tax
    (9,672 )     (5,277 )     (5,806 )     (10,919 )
Reclassification adjustments for losses included in net income, net of tax
   
1,354
     
16
     
1,380
     
264
 
Other comprehensive loss, net of  tax
    (8,318 )     (5,261 )     (4,426 )     (10,655 )
Comprehensive income
  $
12,723
    $
11,885
    $
34,736
    $
23,630
 

NOTE 5.    EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data):
 
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
Basic:
 
2007
   
2006
   
2007
   
2006
 
Net income from continuing operations
  $
19,607
    $
16,088
    $
36,786
    $
32,197
 
Net income from discontinued operations
   
1,434
     
1,058
     
2,376
     
2,088
 
Net income
  $
21,041
    $
17,146
    $
39,162
    $
34,285
 
Average shares outstanding
   
36,239,731
     
28,130,670
     
36,433,948
     
28,209,289
 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
  $
0.54
    $
0.57
    $
1.01
    $
1.14
 
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations
  $
0.04
    $
0.04
    $
0.06
    $
0.08
 
Basic earnings per share
  $
0.58
    $
0.61
    $
1.07
    $
1.22
 
Diluted:
                               
Net income
  $
19,607
    $
16,088
    $
36,786
    $
32,197
 
Net income from discontinued operations
   
1,434
     
1,058
     
2,376
     
2,088
 
Net income
  $
21,041
    $
17,146
    $
39,162
    $
34,285
 
Average shares outstanding
   
36,239,731
     
28,130,670
     
36,433,948
     
28,209,289
 
Net effect of dilutive equity-based incentive awards (1)
   
504,742
     
506,058
     
524,622
     
509,519
 
Total
   
36,744,473
     
28,636,728
     
36,958,570
     
28,718,808
 
        Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations
  $
0.53
    $
0.56
    $
1.00
    $
1.12
 
        Diluted earnings per common share from discontinued operations
  $
0.04
    $
0.04
    $
0.06
    $
0.07
 
Diluted earnings per common share
  $
0.57
    $
0.60
    $
1.06
    $
1.19
 

(1)  
Includes the common stock equivalents for stock options and restricted share rights (restricted stock, restricted stock units and director stock units) that are dilutive.


NOTE 6.    GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES

Goodwill is subject to at least annual assessments for impairment by applying a fair-value based test.  An acquired intangible asset must be separately recognized if the benefit of the intangible asset is obtained through contractual or other legal rights, or if the asset can be sold, transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged, regardless of the acquirer’s intent to do so.  No impairment losses on goodwill or other intangibles were incurred in the six months ended June 30, 2007 or the year ended December 31, 2006.


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The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the six months ended June 30, 2007 and the year ended December 31, 2006 (in thousands):

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
Balance at beginning of period
  $
379,047
    $
125,010
 
Goodwill from business combinations
   
-
     
254,037
 
Balance at end of period
  $
379,047
    $
379,047
 

The Company has other intangible assets consisting of core deposit intangibles that have a remaining weighted average amortization period of approximately 6 years.  The following tables present the changes in the carrying amount of core deposit intangibles, gross carrying amount, accumulated amortization, and net book value during the six months ended June 30, 2007 and the year ended December 31, 2006 (in thousands):

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
 
             
Balance at beginning of period
  $
28,856
    $
12,594
 
Amortization expense
    (1,759 )     (1,971 )
Other intangibles from business combinations
   
-
     
18,233
 
Balance at end of period
  $
27,097
    $
28,856
 
                 
Gross carrying amount
  $
47,494
    $
47,494
 
Accumulated amortization
    (20,397 )     (18,638 )
Net book value
  $
27,097
    $
28,856
 

The following presents the estimated future amortization expense of other intangible assets (in thousands):

 
Amount
Year ending December 31,
 
2007
$                      1,745
2008
3,255
2009
3,116
2010
2,927
2011
2,618
Thereafter
13,436
 
$                    27,097


NOTE 7.    RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

On February 15, 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159). This standard permits an entity to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value.  The fair value option established by Statement 159 permits all entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates. A business entity will report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date.  The fair value option: (a) may be applied instrument by instrument, with a few exceptions, such as investments otherwise accounted for by the equity method; (b) is irrevocable (unless a new election date occurs); and (c) is applied only to entire instruments and not to portions of instruments.  Statement 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007.  Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of the previous fiscal year provided that the entity makes that choice in the first 120 days of that fiscal year and also elects to apply the provisions of FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements.  The Company did not elect early adoption, and is currently evaluating the provisions of SFAS 159 and its potential effect on its financial statements.
 
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In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" (SFAS 157).  SFAS  157,  among  other  things,  defines  fair  value, establishes  a framework for measuring fair value and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements required under other accounting pronouncements, but does not  change existing  guidance as to whether or not an instrument is carried at fair value.  SFAS 157 is effective for the Company on January 1, 2008. Management is currently evaluating the provisions of SFAS 157 and its potential effect on its financial statements in conjunction with SFAS 159.

In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB interpretation No.  48,  "Accounting  for  Uncertainty  in  Income  Taxes - an interpretation  of  FASB Statement No. 109" (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income  taxes  by  prescribing  the  minimum  recognition  threshold  that a tax position  must  meet  to  be recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 also provides guidance on measurement, recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The Company adopted FIN 48 as of January 1, 2007.  As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the Company recognized no material adjustment in the liability for uncertain income tax positions.  As of June 30, 2007, the Company had $3.9 million of uncertain tax positions.  The Company elects to treat interest and penalties recognized for the underpayment of income taxes as income tax expense.  However, interest and penalties imposed by taxing authorities on issues specifically addressed in FIN 48 will be taken out of the tax reserves up to the amount allocated to interest and penalties.  The amount of interest and penalties exceeding the amount allocated in the tax reserves will be treated as income tax expense.  As of June 30, 2007, the Company had $272 thousand of accrued interest related to tax reserves.

NOTE  8.     STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Statement 123R requires that the grant date fair value of equity awards to employees be recognized as compensation expense over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for such award.  The Company adopted Statement 123R using “modified retrospective application”, electing to restate all prior periods.

Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the Company followed the intrinsic value method in accordance with APB No. 25 to account for its employee stock options.  Under the intrinsic value method, no compensation expense was recognized if the exercise price of the Company’s employee’s stock options equaled the market price of the underlying stock on the date of the grant. Compensation expense was only recognized in connection with the issuance of restricted stock.  As the modified retrospective application was used to apply SFAS 123R, prior periods were restated to reflect the compensation cost related to stock options granted.

The following table summarizes the impact of the Company’s share-based payment plans in the financial statements for the periods shown (in thousands):
 
   
Three months ended June 30,
 
  Six months ended June 30,
   
2007
 
2006
 
2007
2006
                         
Total cost of share-based payment plans during the year
 
$
1,121
 
$
810
 
$
2,244
 
$
1,641
                         
Amount of related income tax benefit recognized in income
 
$
392
 
$
284
 
$
785
 
$
574
                         

The Company adopted the Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”) in 1997.  In April 2007, the Omnibus Plan was modified to add 2,250,000 authorized shares.  The Omnibus Plan now authorizes 6,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance to directors, officers, and employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.  Grants under the Omnibus Plan can be in the form of options intended to be incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, other stock-based awards and cash awards.

Equity-based incentive awards are typically granted to officers and employees annually in July.  Options are granted with an exercise price equal to no less than the market price of the Company’s shares at the date of grant; those option awards generally vest based on four years of continuous service and have 10-year contractual terms.   Options may also be granted at other times throughout the year in connection with the recruitment of new officers and employees.  Restricted shares granted to officers and employees typically vest over a two to three year period.  Directors currently may elect, in lieu of cash, to receive up to 70% of their fees in stock options with a five-year term which are fully vested on the grant date (provided that the director may not sell the underlying shares for at least six months after the grant date), and up to 100% of their fees in restricted stock, which vests one year after the grant date.
 
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During the third quarter of 2006, the Company acquired FOBB.  As a result of this merger, and reflecting adjustments based on the exchange ratio for the stock portion of the merger consideration paid to FOBB stockholders, approximately 250,000 stock options, 6,314 director stock units and 35,000 restricted stock units were assumed by the Company.  These options and units are unrelated to the Omnibus Plan described above.  The following table provides information about options outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2007:

             
Weighted
   
             
Average
   
         
Weighted
 
Remaining
 
Aggregate
         
Average
 
Contractual
 
Intrinsic
     
Number of
 
Exercise
 
Term
 
Value
     
Options
 
Price
 
(In Years)
 
(in millions)
                   
Options outstanding as of December 31, 2006
 
        2,328,499
 
$27.88
       
 
Granted
 
             12,480
 
$35.43
       
 
Exercised
 
            (93,780)
 
$16.88
       
 
Expired or cancelled
 
              (5,082)
 
$32.49
       
 
Forfeited
 
            (42,591)
 
$34.39
       
Options outstanding as of June 30, 2007
 
        2,199,526
 
$28.26
 
5.87
 
 $    14.3
                   
Options exercisable as of June 30, 2007
 
        1,092,731
 
$21.21
 
4.06
 
  $   14.8

 
There were 12,480 options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2007.  The weighted average fair value per share was $6.31.  There were no grants during the six months ended June 30, 2006.

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on certain assumptions.  Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of Company shares.  The risk free interest rate for periods within the contractual term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant.   The expected life of options is estimated based on historical employee behavior and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to remain outstanding.

The following assumptions were used for options granted during the six month period ended June 30, 2007:

       
   
June 30, 2007
Expected volatility
 
15.25%
Risk free interest rate
   
4.54%
Dividend yield
 
 
1.90%
Expected life
 
 
5 years

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was $1.8 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
 
 
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The following is a summary of changes in nonvested shares of restricted stock, restricted stock units, and director stock units for the six months ended June 30, 2007:

       
Weighted Average
   
Number of Shares
 
Grant Date Fair Value
Shares Outstanding at December 31, 2006
                116,003
 
$         38.17
 
Granted
                  17,260
 
35.65
 
Vested
                  (18,107)
 
39.83
 
Cancelled
                   (3,927)
 
37.85
Shares Outstanding at June 30, 2007
               111,229
 
$        37.52
       

As of June 30, 2007, there was $5.7 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements (including share option and nonvested share awards) granted under the Omnibus Plan.  Additionally, as of June 30, 2007, approximately $357 thousand of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested share-based arrangements that were assumed in the acquisition of FOBB.


NOTE 9.    SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

Short-term borrowings are summarized as follows as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 (dollars in thousands):

 
June 30,
December 31,
 
2007
2006
 
Weighted Average
Interest Rate
Amount
Weighted Average
Interest Rate
Amount
         
Federal funds purchased
    5.30%
$           37,500
5.40%
$    133,100
Assets sold under agreements to repurchase:
       
Customer repurchase agreements
3.97
326,194
3.72
314,441
Company repurchase agreements
-
-
5.35
36,937
Correspondent bank line of credit of $30 million
6.06
1,250
-
   -
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
5.11
418,209
5.30
204,026
 
    4.65 %
$         783,153
4.60%
$    688,504

Assets sold under agreements to repurchase are agreements in which the Company acquires funds by selling securities or lease loans to another party under a simultaneous agreement to repurchase the same securities or lease loans at a specified price and date.  The Company enters into repurchase agreements and also offers a demand deposit account product to customers that sweeps their balances in excess of an agreed upon target amount into overnight repurchase agreements.

At June 30, 2007, fixed rate FHLB advances had effective interest rates, net of premiums, ranging from 3.31% to 5.40% and are subject to a prepayment fee.  At June 30, 2007, the advances had maturities ranging from July 2007 to June 2008.  At June 30, 2007, there were no variable rate advances outstanding.

A collateral pledge agreement exists whereby at all times, the Company must keep on hand, free of all other pledges, liens, and encumbrances, first mortgage loans and home equity loans with unpaid principal balances aggregating no less than 133% for first mortgage loans and 200% for home equity loans of the outstanding secured advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank.  As of June 30, 2007, and December 31, 2006, the Company had $427.0 million and $434.3 million, respectively, of loans pledged as collateral for Federal Home Loan Bank advances.

The Company has a $30 million correspondent bank line of credit which has certain debt covenants that require the Company to maintain “Well Capitalized” capital ratios, to have no other debt except in the usual course of business, and requires the Company to maintain minimum financial ratios on return on assets and earnings as well as maintain minimum financial ratios related to the loan loss allowance.  The Company was in compliance with such debt covenants as of June 30, 2007.  The correspondent bank line of credit, which is used for short-term liquidity purposes, is secured by the stock of MB Financial Bank, and its terms are renewed annually.  As of June 30, 2007, $1.3 million was outstanding on the correspondent bank line of credit, and there was no balance outstanding as of December 31, 2006.
 
 
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NOTE 10.    LONG-TERM BORROWINGS

The Company had Federal Home Loan Bank advances with maturities greater than one year of $107.0 million and $184.2 million at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.  As of June 30, 2007, the advances had fixed terms with effective interest rates, net of premiums, ranging from 3.28% to 5.87%.

The Company had notes payable to banks totaling $13.0 million and $10.5 million at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, which as of June 30, 2007, were accruing interest at rates ranging from 4.75% to 12.00%.  Lease investments includes equipment with an amortized cost of $16.2 million and $13.6 million at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, that is pledged as collateral on these notes.

During the first quarter of 2006, prior to its acquisition by the Company, Oak Brook Bank entered into a $40 million ten year structured repurchase agreement which is non-putable for five years. The borrowing agreement floats at 3-month LIBOR less 37 basis points and reprices quarterly. The counterparty to the repurchase agreement has a one-time put option after five years. If the option is not exercised, the repurchase agreement converts to a fixed rate borrowing at 4.75% for the remaining five year term.

On September 29, 2006, the Company entered into a seven year subordinated debt facility under which up to $25 million can be borrowed  The debt can be prepaid at any time without penalty.  During the third quarter of 2006, $10 million was borrowed under the facility. An additional $15 million was borrowed under the facility during the second quarter of 2007.  Interest is payable at a rate of 3 month LIBOR + 1.25%.  The debt matures on October 1, 2013.  In addition, the Company has a $500 thousand seven-year term loan from the same lender.  Interest is payable at a rate of 3 month LIBOR + 0.70%.  As long as the subordinated debt is outstanding, the Company is required to keep the $500 thousand debt outstanding.

The principal payments on long-term borrowings are due as follows (in thousands):
 
 
Amount
Year ending December 31,
 
2007
$                 2,667
2008
6,505
2009
3,015
2010
2,065
2011
3,053
Thereafter
169,017
 
$             186,322


NOTE 11.    JUNIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES ISSUED TO CAPITAL TRUSTS

The Company has established statutory trusts for the sole purpose of issuing trust preferred securities and related trust common securities.  The proceeds from such issuances were used by the trusts to purchase junior subordinated notes of the Company, which are the sole assets of each trust.  Concurrently with the issuance of the trust preferred securities, the Company issued guarantees for the benefit of the holders of the trust preferred securities.  The trust preferred securities are issues that qualify, and are treated by the Company, as Tier 1 regulatory capital.  The Company owns all of the common securities of each trust.  The trust preferred securities issued by each trust rank equally with the common securities in right of payment, except that if an event of default under the indenture governing the notes has occurred and is continuing, the preferred securities will rank senior to the common securities in right of payment. FOBB Capital Trusts I and III were established by FOBB prior to the Company’s acquisition of FOBB, and the junior subordinated notes issued by FOBB to FOBB Capital Trusts I and III were assumed by the Company upon completion of the acquisition.
 
 
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The table below summarizes the outstanding junior subordinated notes and the related trust preferred securities issued by each trust as of June 30, 2007 (in thousands):

 
Coal City
Capital Trust I
MB Financial
Capital Trust I
MB Financial
Capital Trust II
MB Financial
Capital Trust III
Junior Subordinated Notes:
       
Principal balance (2)
$ 25,774
$ 61,669
$ 36,083
$ 10,310
Annual interest rate
3-mo LIBOR + 1.80%
8.60% Fixed
3-mo LIBOR + 1.40%
3-mo LIBOR + 1.50%
Stated maturity date
September 1, 2028
September 30, 2032
September 15, 2035
September 23, 2036
Call date
September 1, 2008
September 30, 2007
September 15, 2010
September 23, 2011
         
Trust Preferred Securities:
       
Face value
$ 25,000
$ 59,800
$ 35,000
$ 10,000
Annual distribution rate
3-mo LIBOR + 1.80%
8.60% Fixed
3-mo LIBOR + 1.40%
3-mo LIBOR + 1.50%
Issuance date
July 1998
August 2002
August 2005
July 2006
Distribution dates (1)
Quarterly
Quarterly
Quarterly
Quarterly
         
 
MB Financial
Capital Trust IV
FOBB
Capital Trust I
FOBB
Capital Trust III
 
Junior Subordinated Notes:
       
Principal balance (2)
$ 20,619
$ 6,186
$ 5,155
 
Annual interest rate
3-mo LIBOR + 1.52%
10.60% Fixed
3-mo LIBOR + 2.80%
 
Stated maturity date
September 15, 2036
September 7, 2030
January 23, 2034
 
Call date
September 15, 2011
September 7, 2010 (3)
January 23, 2009
 
         
Trust Preferred Securities:
       
Face value (2)
$ 20,000
$ 6,000
$ 5,000
 
Annual distribution rate
3-mo LIBOR + 1.52%
10.60% Fixed
3-mo LIBOR + 2.80%
 
Issuance date
August 2006
September 2000
December 2003
 
Distribution dates (1)
Quarterly
Semi-annual
Quarterly
 
(1)  
All distributions are cumulative and paid in cash.
(2)  
Amount does not include purchase accounting adjustments totaling  a premium of $862 thousand associated with FOBB Capital Trust I and III.
(3)  
Callable at a premium through 2020.

The trust preferred securities are subject to mandatory redemption, in whole or in part, upon repayment of the junior subordinated notes at the stated maturity date or upon redemption on a date no earlier than the call dates noted in the table above.  Prior to these respective redemption dates, the junior subordinated notes may be redeemed by the Company (in which case the trust preferred securities would also be redeemed) after the occurrence of certain events that would have a negative tax effect on the Company or the trusts, would cause the trust preferred securities to no longer qualify as Tier 1 capital, or would result in a trust being treated as an investment company.  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 notes.  The Company’s obligation under the junior subordinated notes and other relevant trust agreements, in aggregate, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of each trust’s obligations under the trust preferred securities issued by each trust.  The Company has the right to defer payment of interest on the notes and, therefore, distributions on the trust preferred securities, for up to five years, but not beyond the stated maturity date in the table above.  During any such deferral period the Company may not pay cash dividends on its common stock and generally may not repurchase its common stock.

In March 2005, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System issued a final rule allowing bank holding companies to continue to include qualifying trust preferred securities in their Tier 1 Capital for regulatory capital purposes, subject to a 25% limitation to all core (Tier I) capital elements, net of goodwill less any associated deferred tax liability.  The final rule provides a five-year transition period, ending March 31, 2009, for application of the aforementioned quantitative limitation.  As of June 30, 2007, 100% of the trust preferred securities qualified as Tier I capital.  Under the final rule adopted in March 2005, that will take effect March 31, 2009, 94% of the trust preferred securities outstanding, as of June 30, 2007, would qualify as Tier I capital.
 
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NOTE 12.    DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

In accordance with SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (SFAS 133), the Company designates each derivative contract at inception as either a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge.  Currently, the Company has only fair value hedges in the portfolio.  For fair value hedges, the interest rate swaps are structured so that all of the critical terms of the hedged items match the terms of the appropriate leg of the interest rate swaps at inception of the hedging relationship.  The Company tests hedge effectiveness on a quarterly basis for all fair value hedges. For prospective and retrospective hedge effectiveness, we use the dollar offset approach.  In periodically assessing retrospectively the effectiveness of a fair value hedge in having achieved offsetting changes in fair values under a dollar-offset approach, the Company uses a cumulative approach on individual fair value hedges.

The Company uses interest rate swaps to hedge its interest rate risk.  The Company had fair value commercial loan interest rate swaps and fair value brokered deposit interest rate swaps with aggregate notional amounts of $15.6 million and $173.0 million, respectively, at June 30, 2007.  For fair value hedges, the changes in fair values of both the hedging derivative and the hedged item were recorded in current earnings as other income or other expense.  When a fair value hedge no longer qualifies for hedge accounting, previous adjustments to the carrying value of the hedged item are reversed immediately to current earnings and the hedge is reclassified to a trading position.

We also offer various derivatives to our customers and offset our exposure from such contracts by purchasing other financial contracts.  The customer accommodations and any offsetting financial contracts are treated as non-hedging derivative instruments which do not qualify for hedge accounting.

Interest rate swap contracts involve the risk of dealing with counterparties and their ability to meet contractual terms.  The net amount payable or receivable under interest rate swaps is accrued as an adjustment to interest income.  The net amount receivable (payable) for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 was approximately $858 thousand and $1.3 million, respectively.  The Company's credit exposure on interest rate swaps is limited to the Company's net favorable value and interest payments of all swaps to each counterparty.  In such cases collateral is required from the counterparties involved if the net value of the swaps exceeds a nominal amount.  At June 30, 2007, the Company's credit exposure relating to interest rate swaps was not significant.

The Company’s derivative financial instruments are summarized below as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 (dollars in thousands):

 
June 30, 2007
December 31, 2006
     
Weighted-Average
   
 
Notional Amount
Estimated Fair Value
Years to Maturity
Receive Rate
Pay
Rate
Notional Amount
Estimated Fair Value
               
Derivative instruments designated as hedges of fair value:
           
Pay fixed/receive variable swaps (1)
 $        15,606
$               724
5.4
7.45%
6.12%
 $       17,001
$               591
Pay variable/receive fixed swaps (2)
173,041
(6,243)
5.9
4.75%
5.29%
204,275
(4,812)
               
Non-hedging derivative instruments (3):
             
Pay fixed/receive variable swaps
75,982
        1,702
7.2
7.32%
6.77%
57,998
   368
Pay variable/receive fixed swaps
82,941
        (2,006)
7.2
6.61%
7.15%
63,722
           (545)
Total portfolio swaps
 $      347,570
 $          (5,823)
6.4
5.88%
6.10%
 $     342,996
$         (4,398)
(1) Hedges fixed-rate commercial real estate loans
             
(2) Hedges fixed-rate callable brokered deposits
     
(3) These portfolio swaps are not designated as hedging instruments under SFAS No. 133.
     
 
 
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NOTE 13.    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments: The Company is a party to credit-related financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and commercial letters of credit.  Such commitments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company's exposure to credit loss is represented by the contractual amount of these commitments.  The Company follows the same credit policies in making commitments as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.

At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the following financial instruments were outstanding whose contract amounts represent off-balance sheet credit risk (in thousands):

 
Contract Amount
 
June 30,
2007
 December 31,
 2006
Commitments to extend credit:
   
Home equity lines
 $            495,843
 $            555,363
Other commitments
1,240,138
1,268,252
     
Letters of credit:
   
Standby
117,853
129,135
Commercial
55,992
51,203

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.  Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require a payment of a fee.  The commitments for equity lines of credit may expire without being drawn upon.  Therefore, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.  The amount of collateral obtained, if it is deemed necessary by the Company, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer.

The Company, in the normal course of its business, regularly offers standby and commercial letters of credit to its bank customers.  Standby and commercial letters of credit are a conditional but irrevocable form of guarantee.  Under letters of credit, the Company typically guarantees payment to a third party beneficiary upon the default of payment or nonperformance by the bank customer and upon receipt of complying documentation from that beneficiary.

Both standby and commercial letters of credit may be issued for any length of time, but normally do not exceed a period of five years.  These letters of credit may also be extended or amended from time to time depending on the bank customer's needs.  As of June 30, 2007, the maximum remaining term for any standby letter of credit was June 12, 2012.  A fee of up to two percent of face value may be charged to the bank customer and is recognized as income over the life of the letter of credit, unless considered non-rebatable under the terms of a letter of credit application.

At June 30, 2007, the aggregate contractual amount of these letters of credit, which represents the maximum potential amount of future payments that the Company would be obligated to pay, decreased $6.5 million to $173.8 million from $180.3 million at December 31, 2006.  Of the $173.8 million in commitments outstanding at June 30, 2007, approximately $43.7 million of the letters of credit have been issued or renewed since December 31, 2006.  The Company had a $1.4 million liability recorded as of June 30, 2007 relating to these commitments.

Letters of credit issued on behalf of bank customers may be done on either a secured, partially secured or an unsecured basis.  If a letter credit is secured or partially secured, the collateral can take various forms including bank accounts, investments, fixed assets, inventory, accounts receivable or real estate, among other things.  The Company takes the same care in making credit decisions and obtaining collateral when it issues letters of credit on behalf of its customers, as it does when making other types of loans.

Concentrations of credit risk: The majority of the loans, commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit have been granted to customers in the Company's market area.  Investments in securities issued by states and political subdivisions also involve governmental entities within the Company's market area.  The distribution of commitments to extend credit approximates the distribution of loans outstanding.  Standby letters of credit are granted primarily to commercial borrowers.
 
Contingencies:  In the normal course of business, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings.  In the opinion of management, any liability resulting from pending proceedings would not be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
 
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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following is a discussion and analysis of MB Financial, Inc.’s financial condition and results of operations and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.  The words “we,” “our” and “us” refer to MB Financial, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, unless we indicate otherwise.

Overview

The profitability of our operations depends primarily on our net interest income after provision for loan losses, which is the difference between total interest earned on interest earning assets and total interest paid on interest bearing liabilities less provision for loan losses.  Additionally, our net income is affected by other income and other expenses and income from discontinued operations.  The provision for loan losses reflects the amount that we believe is adequate to cover probable credit losses in the loan portfolio.  Non-interest income or other income consists of loan service fees, deposit service fees, net lease financing income, brokerage fees, trust and asset management fees, net gains on the sale of investment securities available for sale, increase in cash surrender value of life insurance, net gains on sale of other assets, merchant card processing fees and other operating income.  Other expenses include salaries and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment expense, computer services expense, advertising and marketing expense, professional and legal expense, brokerage fee expense, telecommunication expense, other intangibles amortization expense, merchant card processing expense and other operating expenses.

On June 29, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement to sell Union Bank to Olney Bancshares of Texas, Inc.  In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, the assets, liabilities, earnings, and cash flows of the business conducted by Union Bank have been shown separately as discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of income, and consolidated statements of cash flows for all periods presented.

For purposes of the following discussion, balances, average rate, income and expenses associated with Union Bank have been excluded from continuing operations.  See Note 3 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements for additional information on discontinued operations.

Net interest income is affected by changes in the volume and mix of interest earning assets, the level of interest rates earned on those assets, the volume and mix of interest bearing liabilities and the level of interest rates paid on those interest bearing liabilities.  The provision for loan losses is dependent on changes in the loan portfolio and management’s assessment of the collectibility of the loan portfolio, as well as economic and market conditions.  Other income and other expenses are impacted by growth of operations and growth in the number of loan and deposit accounts through both acquisitions and core banking business growth.  Growth in operations affects other expenses as a result of additional employees, branch facilities and promotional marketing expense.  Growth in the number of loan and deposit accounts affects other income, including service fees as well as other expenses such as computer services, supplies, postage, telecommunications and other miscellaneous expenses.

Our net income from continuing operations was $19.6 million for the second quarter of 2007, compared to $16.1 million for the second quarter of 2006.  Our 2007 second quarter results generated an annualized return on average assets from continuing operations of 1.00% and an annualized return on average equity from continuing operations of 9.25%, compared to 1.10% and 12.66%, respectively, for the same period in 2006.  Fully diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2007 decreased to $0.53 compared to $0.56 per share in the 2006 second quarter.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and follow general practices within the industries in which we operate.  This preparation requires management to make estimates, assumptions, and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.  These estimates, assumptions, and judgments are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; accordingly, as this information changes, actual results could differ materially from the estimates, assumptions, and judgments reflected in the financial statements.  Certain policies inherently have a greater reliance on the use of estimates, assumptions, and judgments and, as such, have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported.  Management believes the following policies are both important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and require subjective or complex judgments; therefore, management considers the following to be critical accounting policies.  Management has reviewed the application of these polices with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.
 
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Allowance for Loan Losses.  Subject to the use of estimates, assumptions, and judgments is management's evaluation process used to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses which combines several factors: management's ongoing review and grading of the loan portfolio, consideration of past loan loss experience, trends in past due and nonperforming loans, risk characteristics of the various classifications of loans, existing economic conditions, the fair value of underlying collateral, and other qualitative and quantitative factors which could affect probable credit losses. Because current economic conditions can change and future events are inherently difficult to predict, the anticipated amount of estimated loan losses, and therefore the adequacy of the allowance, could change significantly.  As an integral part of their examination process, various regulatory agencies also review the allowance for loan losses.  Such agencies may require that certain loan balances be charged off when their credit evaluations differ from those of management or require that adjustments be made to the allowance for loan losses, based on their judgments about information available to them at the time of their examination.  We believe the allowance for loan losses is adequate and properly recorded in the financial statements.  See "Allowance for Loan Losses" section below for further analysis.

Residual Value of Our Direct Finance, Leveraged, and Operating Leases.  Lease residual value represents the present value of the estimated fair value of the leased equipment at the termination date of the lease.  Realization of these residual values depends on many factors, including management’s use of estimates, assumptions, and judgment to determine such values.  Several other factors outside of management’s control may reduce the residual values realized, including general market conditions at the time of expiration of the lease, whether there has been technological or economic obsolescence or unusual wear and tear on, or use of, the equipment and the cost of comparable equipment.  If, upon the expiration of a lease, we sell the equipment and the amount realized is less than the recorded value of the residual interest in the equipment, we will recognize a loss reflecting the difference.  On a quarterly basis, management reviews the lease residuals for potential impairment.  If we fail to realize our aggregate recorded residual values, our financial condition and profitability could be adversely affected.  At June 30, 2007, the aggregate residual value of the equipment leased under our direct finance, leveraged, and operating leases totaled $32.8 million.  See Note 1 and Note 6 of the notes to our December 31, 2006 audited consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Income Tax Accounting.We account for uncertain tax positions in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 48 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes ("FIN 48") an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 ("SFAS 109"). The application of income tax law is inherently complex. Laws and regulations in this area are voluminous and are often ambiguous. As such, we are required to make many subjective assumptions and judgments regarding our income tax exposures. Interpretations of and guidance surrounding income tax laws and regulations change over time. As such, changes in our subjective assumptions and judgments can materially affect amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets and statements of income.
 
Results of Continuing Operations

Second Quarter Results

Net income from continuing operations was $19.6 million for the second quarter of 2007, compared to $16.1 million for the second quarter of 2006.  The results for the second quarter of 2007 generated an annualized return on average assets from continuing operations of 1.00% and an annualized return on average equity from continuing operations of 9.25%, compared to 1.10% and 12.66%, respectively, for the same period in 2006.

Net interest income was $52.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007, an increase of $8.8 million, or 20.3% from $43.5 million for the comparable period in 2006.  The growth in net interest income reflects a $1.6 billion, or 33.2% increase in average interest earning assets, and a $1.5 billion, or 33.8%, increase in average interest bearing liabilities.  This was partially offset by approximately 35 basis points of margin compression.  The increase in average interest earning assets and the increase in average interest bearing liabilities was due to the acquisition of FOBB and organic growth.  The net interest margin, expressed on a fully tax equivalent basis, was 3.31% for the second quarter of 2007 and 3.66% for the second quarter of 2006.  The decline in the net interest margin was primarily due to the merger with FOBB, the inverted yield curve, continued tight credit spreads on loans, and fierce competition for deposits.
 
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The provision for loan losses was $3.0 million in the second quarter of 2007 compared to $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2006.  Net charge-offs were $2.6 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2007, compared to $866 thousand in the quarter ended June 30, 2006.  See “Asset Quality” section below for further analysis of the allowance for loan losses.

Other income for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 increased $14.8 million, or 92.9% to $30.7 million compared to $15.9 million in the second quarter in 2006.  Net gain on sale of other assets increased by $9.1 million. During the second quarter we realized a gain of $1.6 million on the sale of artwork that was acquired as a result of our acquisition of FOBB.  The total sale price of the artwork was $4.6 million.  During the second quarter of 2007 we also sold two properties for a total gain of $7.4 million. One property sold was the former headquarters building of FOBB. The total sale price of the building and land was $14.65 million. As part of the transaction, MB Financial Bank agreed to lease back a portion of the building to serve our local retail and commercial customers.  We estimate that this sale will save us approximately $600 thousand in occupancy expense during the 2008 year, plus provide us the opportunity for additional earnings on the proceeds from the sale. The other property sold consisted of vacant land located near our Chicago West Loop office. The sale price was $10.5 million, and the operating expenses and cost savings from selling this property are minimal. Merchant card processing income increased by $3.2 million due to the acquisition of FOBB and an increase in transactions processed during the quarter ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006.  Trust and asset management fees increased $1.2 million primarily due to the acquisition of FOBB and an increase in fees generated from new customers and expansion of our existing customer relationships during the second quarter of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006.  Deposit service fees increased $949 thousand, primarily due to the acquisition of FOBB, enhancements made to our courtesy overdraft program, and a fee increase that was implemented during the second quarter of 2007.  Other operating income increased by $799 thousand, primarily due to a $506 thousand net increase in market value of assets held in trust for deferred compensation during the second quarter of 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. This amount is offset by the same amount recorded as salaries and employee benefits expense.  Brokerage fees increased $798 thousand, primarily due to a gain of $500 thousand recognized during the second quarter of 2007 from the sale of our third party brokerage business. Additional cash consideration of up to $500 thousand may be realized in the fourth quarter of 2007 contingent on customer retention by the buyer.  During the second quarter of 2007, we recorded approximately $2.0 million of brokerage fee revenue related to our third party brokerage business.  We expect a significant decrease in our brokerage fee revenue in the third quarter of 2007, offset by significant corresponding reductions in salaries and employee benefits and brokerage expense as a result of selling our third party brokerage business.  These increases were partially offset by an increase in net loss on sale of investment securities of $2.1 million.  During the second quarter of 2007, we sold approximately $108.7 million in investment securities that resulted in a net loss of $2.1 million.  The securities sale will reduce our exposure to securities that we believed were economically inferior from an interest rate risk standpoint, and is expected to improve our portfolio performance in certain interest rate environments.

Other expense increased by $17.0 million, or 48.3% to $52.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 from $35.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2006.  Salaries and employee benefits expense increased $7.4 million primarily due to the acquisition of FOBB and organic growth.  Other operating expenses increased by $3.8 million, primarily due to a $3.0 million contribution that we made during the second quarter of 2007 to the MB Financial Charitable Foundation, which is dedicated to strengthening the communities where MB Financial Bank operates. Merchant card processing expense increased by $2.7 million due to the acquisition of FOBB and an increase in transactions processed during the quarter ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006.  Occupancy and equipment expense increased by $1.3 million, primarily due to the acquisition of FOBB and organic growth.  Other intangible amortization expense, computer services expense, and advertising and marketing expense increased by $642 thousand, $387 thousand, and $314 thousand, respectively, primarily due to the acquisition of FOBB.

Income tax expense for continuing operations increased $1.6 million to $8.4 million in the second quarter of 2007, compared to $6.8 million for the same period in 2006.  The effective tax rate was 30.0% and 29.6% for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Year-To-Date Results

Net income from continuing operations was $36.8 million for the first six months of 2007, compared to $32.2 million for the first six months of 2006.  The results for the first six months of 2007 generated an annualized return on average assets from continuing operations of 0.94% and an annualized return on average equity from continuing operations of 8.72%, compared to 1.12% and 12.73%, respectively, for the first six months of 2006.
 
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Net interest income was $104.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007, an increase of $18.4 million, or 21.5% from $85.8 million for the comparable period in 2006.  The growth in net interest income reflects a $1.7 billion, or 34.1% increase in average interest earning assets, and a $1.5 billion, or 34.6%, increase in average interest bearing liabilities.  This was partially offset by approximately 33 basis points of margin compression.  The increase in average interest earning assets and the increase in average interest bearing liabilities was due to the acquisition of FOBB and organic growth.  The net interest margin, expressed on a fully tax equivalent basis, was 3.32% for the first six months of 2007 and 3.65% for the first six months of 2006.  The decline in the net interest margin was primarily due to the merger with FOBB, the inverted yield curve, continued tight credit spreads on loans, and fierce competition for deposits.

The provision for loan losses was $6.8 million in the first months of 2007 compared to $2.6 million in the first six months of 2006.  Net charge-offs were $6.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to $1.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2006.  See “Asset Quality” section below for further analysis of the allowance for loan losses.

Other income for the six months ended June 30, 2007 increased $20.9 million, or 64.0% to $53.7 million compared to $32.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.  Net gain on sale of other assets increased by $8.0 million. As discussed above under “Second Quarter Results,” during the six months ended June 30, 2007, we realized a gain of $1.6 million on the sale of artwork, and a gain of $7.4 million on the sale of two properties.  Merchant card processing income increased by $6.3 million due to the acquisition of FOBB and an increase in transactions processed during the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to the same period in 2006.  Trust and asset management fees increased $3.0 million primarily due to the acquisition of FOBB, a $909 thousand gain realized on the sale of our land trust operations during the first six months of 2007, and an increase in fees generated from new customers and expansion of our existing customer relationships during the first six months of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006.  Deposit service fees increased $1.5 million, primarily due to the acquisition of FOBB, enhancements made to our courtesy overdraft program, and a fee increase that was implemented during the six months ended June 30, 2007.  Net lease financing increased $1.1 million primarily due to higher residual realizations during the first six months of 2007 compared to the first six months of 2006.  These increases were partially offset by an increase in net loss on sale of investment securities of $1.7 million.

Other expense increased by $29.0 million, or 41.6% to $98.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 from $69.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.  Salaries and employee benefits expense increased $13.3 million primarily due to the acquisition of FOBB and organic growth.  Merchant card processing expense increased by $5.3 million due to the acquisition of FOBB and an increase in transactions processed during the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006.  Other operating expenses increased by $4.5 million, primarily due to a $3.0 million charitable contribution that we made during the six months ended June 30, 2007.  Occupancy and equipment expense increased by $2.8 million, primarily due to the acquisition of FOBB and organic growth.  Other intangible amortization expense, computer services expense, and advertising and marketing expense increased by $1.3 million, $766 thousand, and $571 thousand, respectively, primarily due to the acquisition of FOBB.

Income tax expense from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2007 increased $1.6 million to $15.4 million compared to $13.9 million for the same period in 2006.  The effective tax rate was 29.6% and 30.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
 
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Net Interest Margin

The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest bearing liabilities, and the resultant costs, expressed both in dollars and rates (dollars in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2007
2006
 
Average Balance
Interest
Yield/ Rate
Average Balance
Interest
Yield/ Rate
             
Interest Earning Assets:
           
Loans (1) (2)
 $    5,092,129
 $      96,701
7.62%
 $    3,633,455
 $        69,081
7.63 %
Loans exempt from federal income taxes (3)
              7,693
          142
     7.30
            4,075
                71
   6.89
Taxable investment securities
       1,088,104
     13,163
     4.84
           981,334
      11,173
   4.55
Investment securities exempt from federal income taxes (3)
          358,761
       5,115
     5.64
        289,695
        4,056
   5.54
Federal funds sold
              5,099
                67
     5.20
               7,005
               85
   4.80
Other interest bearing deposits
              6,245
                49
     3.15
             7,975
             75
   3.77
Total interest earning assets
      6,558,031
       115,237
     7.05
      4,923,539
      84,541
   6.89
Assets available for sale
         399,584
   
           406,441
   
Non-interest earning assets
          931,340
   
       537,013
   
Total assets
 $    7,888,955
   
 $    5,866,993
   
             
Interest Bearing Liabilities:
           
Deposits:
           
NOW and money market deposit accounts
 $    1,181,417
 $        9,293
3.16%
 $       632,131
 $          3,318
2.11%
Savings deposits
438,093
813
     0.74
440,287
752
   0.69
Time deposits
2,980,418
36,231
     4.88
2,380,665
25,515
   4.30
Short-term borrowings
793,983
9,390
     4.74
619,977
6,564
   4.25
Long-term borrowings and junior subordinated notes
353,081
5,316
     5.96
223,309
3,410
   6.04
Total interest bearing liabilities
      5,746,992
61,043
     4.26
       4,296,369
39,559
   3.69
Non-interest bearing deposits
      848,459
   
           624,356
   
Liabilities held for sale
        368,892
   
          377,057
   
Other non-interest bearing liabilities
        74,796
   
         59,645
   
Stockholders’ equity
      849,816
   
          509,566
   
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 $    7,888,955
   
 $    5,866,993
   
Net interest income/interest rate spread (4)
 
$      54,194
  2.79%
 
$        44,982
3.20 %
Taxable equivalent adjustment
 
1,840
   
1,445
 
Net interest income, as reported
 
$      52,354
   
$        43,537
 
Net interest margin (5)
   
3.20%
   
3.55 %
Tax equivalent effect
   
0.11%
   
0.11 %
Net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis (5)
   
3.31%
   
3.66 %

(1)  
Non-accrual loans are included in average loans.
(2)  
Interest income includes amortization of deferred loan origination fees of $1.8 million for both the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006.
(3)  
Non-taxable loan and investment income is presented on a fully tax equivalent basis assuming a 35% tax rate.
(4)  
Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average yield on interest earning assets and the average cost of interest bearing liabilities and is presented on a fully tax equivalent basis.
(5)  
Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest earning assets.

Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis increased $9.2 million, or 20.5%, to $54.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2007 from $45.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006.  Tax-equivalent interest income increased by $30.7 million due to a $1.6 billion, or 33.2%, increase in average interest earning assets and an increase in overall short-term interest rates.  The yield on average interest earning assets increased 16 basis points to 7.05%.  The increase in average interest earning assets was primarily due to the acquisition of FOBB and organic growth.  Interest expense increased by $21.5 million due to a $1.5 billion, or 33.8%, increase in average interest bearing liabilities.  The increase in average interest bearing liabilities was primarily due to the acquisition of FOBB.  The rate on average interest bearing liabilities increased 57 basis points to 4.26% due to the increase in overall short-term interest rates and the acquisition of FOBB.
 
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The net interest margin expressed on a fully tax equivalent basis for the second quarter of 2007 decreased by 35 basis points from 3.66% in the second quarter of 2006 due to the acquisition of FOBB, the inverted yield curve, continued tight credit spreads on loans and fierce competition for deposits.
 
The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the total dollar amount of interest income from average interest earning assets and the resultant yields, as well as the interest expense on average interest bearing liabilities, and the resultant costs, expressed both in dollars and rates (dollars in thousands):

 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2007
2006
 
Average Balance
Interest
Yield/ Rate
Average Balance
Interest
Yield/ Rate
             
Interest Earning Assets:
           
Loans (1) (2)
 $    5,033,713
 $    190,416
7.63%
 $     3,578,883
 $     133,166
7.50%
Loans exempt from federal income taxes (3)
         11,410
           478
     8.33
             3,481
               117
    6.69
Taxable investment securities
   1,135,660
       27,511
     4.84
     1,007,861
     22,604
    4.49
Investment securities exempt from federal income taxes (3)
      359,384
      10,195
     5.64
       283,520
       7,927
    5.56
Federal funds sold
          11,515
           302
     5.22
           8,824
          205
    4.62
Other interest bearing deposits
           6,412
            99
     3.11
           9,436
          174
    3.72
Total interest earning assets
   6,558,094
     229,001
     7.04
   4,892,005
    164,193
    6.77
Assets held for sale
     393,783
   
           389,190
   
Non-interest earning assets
      932,505
   
        534,840
   
Total assets
 $    7,884,382
   
 $     5,816,035
   
             
Interest Bearing Liabilities:
           
Deposits:
           
NOW and money market deposit accounts
 $    1,126,142
 $      17,023
3.05%
 $        626,747
 $         6,042
1.94%
Savings deposits
448,543
1,677
     0.75
449,284
1,595
    0.72
Time deposits
3,026,265
73,090
     4.87
2,311,156
47,497
    4.14
Short-term borrowings
769,463
18,008
     4.72
665,154
13,925
    4.22
Long-term borrowings and junior subordinated notes
373,816
11,216
     5.97
214,091
6,515
    6.05
Total interest bearing liabilities
   5,744,229
121,014
     4.25
       4,266,432
75,574
    3.57
Non-interest bearing deposits
          853,771
   
           618,771
   
Liabilities held for sale
        362,630
   
           360,113
   
Other non-interest bearing liabilities
           72,957
   
         60,488
   
Stockholders’ equity
       850,795
   
           510,231
   
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 $    7,884,382
   
 $     5,816,035
   
Net interest income/interest rate spread (4)
 
$    107,987
2.79%
 
$       88,619
3.20%
Taxable equivalent adjustment
 
3,736
   
2,816
 
Net interest income, as reported
 
$    104,251
   
$       85,803
 
Net interest margin (5)
   
3.21%
   
3.54%
Tax equivalent effect
   
0.11%
   
0.11%
Net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis (5)
   
3.32%
   
3.65%
 
(1)  
Non-accrual loans are included in average loans.
(2)  
Interest income includes amortization of deferred loan origination fees of $3.5 million and $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
(3)  
Non-taxable loan and investment income is presented on a fully tax equivalent basis assuming a 35% tax rate.
(4)  
Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average yield on interest earning assets and the average cost of interest bearing liabilities and is presented on a fully tax equivalent basis.
(5)  
Net interest margin represents net interest income as a percentage of average interest earning assets.
 
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Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis increased $19.4 million, or 21.9%, to $108.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 from $88.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.  Tax-equivalent interest income increased by $64.8 million due to a $1.7 billion, or 34.1%, increase in average interest earning assets and an increase in overall short-term interest rates.  The yield on average interest earning assets increased 27 basis points to 7.04%.  The increase in average interest earning assets was primarily due to the acquisition of FOBB and organic growth.  Interest expense increased by $45.4 million due to a $1.5 billion, or 34.6%, increase in average interest bearing liabilities.  The increase in average interest bearing liabilities was primarily due to the acquisition of FOBB.  The rate on average interest bearing liabilities increased 68 basis points to 4.25% due to the increase in overall short-term interest rates and the acquisition of FOBB.

The net interest margin expressed on a fully tax equivalent basis for the six months ended June 30, 2007, decreased by 33 basis points from 3.65% for the six months ended June 30, 2006, due to the acquisition of FOBB, the inverted yield curve, continued tight credit spreads on loans and fierce competition for deposits.

Volume and Rate Analysis of Net Interest Income

The following table presents the extent to which changes in volume and interest rates of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities have affected our interest income and interest expense during the periods indicated.  Information is provided in each category with respect to (i) changes attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by prior period rate), (ii) changes attributable to changes in rates (changes in rates multiplied by prior period volume) and (iii) change attributable to a combination of changes in rate and volume (change in rates multiplied by the changes in volume) (in thousands).  Changes attributable to the combined impact of volume and rate have been allocated proportionately to the changes due to volume and the changes due to rate.

 
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2007
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2007
 
Compared to June 30, 2006
Compared to June 30, 2006
 
Change
Change
 
Change
Change
 
 
Due to
Due to
Total
Due to
Due to
Total
 
Volume
Rate
Change
Volume
Rate
Change
             
Interest Earning Assets:
           
Loans
$        27,701
$               (81)
$        27,620
$          54,981
$               2,269
$      57,250
Loans exempt from federal income taxes (1)
             67
                 4
             71
             326
                 35
         361
Taxable investment securities
          1,264
               726
          1,990
          3,007
             1,900
   4,907
Investment securities exempt from federal income taxes (1)
         984
           75
        1,059
         2,150
              118
     2,268
Federal funds sold
        (25)
                7
        (18)
               69
                28
         97
Other interest bearing deposits
         (15)
           (11)
          (26)
              (50)
             (25)
         (75)
Total increase (decrease) in interest income
      29,976
           720
      30,696
       60,483
            4,325
    64,808
             
Interest Bearing Liabilities:
           
NOW and money market deposit accounts
        3,797
         2,178
      5,975
         6,411
          4,570
   10,981
Savings deposits
           (4)
            65
           61
               (3)
                 85
            82
Time deposits
       6,991
         3,725
     10,716
      16,340
           9,253
     25,593
Short-term borrowings
       1,994
          832
       2,826
          2,331
            1,752
       4,083
Long-term borrowings and junior subordinated notes
       1,955
           (49)
       1,906
         4,793
              (92)
       4,701
Total increase (decrease) in interest expense
     14,733
        6,751
     21,484
       29,872
        15,568
    45,440
Increase (decrease) in net interest income
$        15,243
$          (6,031)
$          9,212
$          30,611
$          (11,243)
$      19,368

(1)  
Non-taxable loan and investment income is presented on a fully tax equivalent basis assuming a 35% tax rate.

Balance Sheet

Total assets decreased $57.0 million or 0.7% from $8.0 billion at December 31, 2006 to $7.9 billion at June 30, 2007.  Net loans increased by $217.9 million, or 8.9% on an annualized basis, to $5.1 billion at June 30, 2007 from $4.9 billion at December 31, 2006.  In aggregate, commercial related credits grew by $246.9 million, or 13.0% on a combined annualized basis.  See “Loan Portfolio” section below for further analysis.  Investment securities available for sale decreased by $239.3 million, or 14.7%, to $1.4 billion at June 30, 2007 from $1.6 billion at December 31, 2006.  Our investment security portfolio continued to decrease, as a majority of Government sponsored agency and enterprise securities that have been sold or matured have not been replaced due to the lack of attractive investment opportunities.  We had no securities classified as held-to-maturity or trading as of June 30, 2007.

Total liabilities did not change significantly from December 31, 2006 to June 30, 2007.  Total deposits decreased by $57.3 million or 1.0% to $5.5 billion at June 30, 2007 from $5.6 billion at December 31, 2006, primarily due to a decline in non-interest bearing deposits of $45.0 million, and a decline in brokered deposit accounts of $174.9 million, partially offset by an increase in money market and NOW accounts of $181.1 million.  Long-term borrowings decreased $59.6 million.  This decrease was primarily due to a $73.0 million decrease in Federal Home Loan Bank advances as a result of long-term advances being reclassified to short-term advances during the first six months of 2007, partially offset by a $15 million increase in subordinated debt during the first six months of 2007.  Short-term borrowings increased by $94.6 million due to an increase in Federal Home Loan Bank advances of $214.2 million partially offset by decreases in Federal funds purchased and company repurchase agreements of $95.6 million and $36.9 million, respectively.  See "Funding Mix" section below for further analysis.
 
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We have $61.7 million of junior subordinated notes issued to capital trusts with a fixed coupon rate of 8.6% outstanding that become callable at par in September 2007.  Given the current interest rates available on this type of debt, we anticipate calling these notes.  Based on the number of fully diluted shares outstanding as of June 30, 2007, we estimate that we would incur approximately $2 million, or $0.03 to $0.04 per diluted share, of additional interest expense in the third quarter of 2007 if these notes are called.

Total stockholders’ equity decreased $4.6 million, or 0.5% to $842.3 million at June 30, 2007 compared to $847.0 million at December 31, 2006.  The decrease was primarily due to a $26.2 million increase in treasury stock and a $4.4 million increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss, partially offset by a $26.0 million dollar increase in retained earnings.  The increase in treasury stock was primarily due to the repurchase of outstanding shares, partially offset by shares reissued due to the exercise of stock options during the first six months of 2007.  The increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss was due to a change in unrealized loss on investment securities available for sale.  The increase in retained earnings was due to net income of $39.2 million partially offset by $13.2 million, or $0.36 per share, in cash dividends.

At June 30, 2007, the our total risk-based capital ratio was 11.62%; Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 10.09% and Tier 1 capital to average asset ratio was 8.25%.  MB Financial Bank, N.A. and Union Bank, N.A. were each categorized as “Well-Capitalized” under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation regulations at March 31, 2007.

See Note 3 of the notes to our consolidated financial statements for additional information on assets and liabilities held for sale.

Loan Portfolio

The following table sets forth the composition of the loan portfolio as of the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):
 
 
June 30,
December 31,
June 30,
 
2007
2006
2006
 
Amount
% of Total
Amount
% of Total
Amount
% of Total
             
Commercial related credits:
           
    Commercial loans
$   1,161,267
22%
$    1,020,708
21%
$          855,091
23%
    Commercial loans collateralized by
      assignment of lease payments (lease loans)
      437,581
9%
       392,063
8%
       305,230
8%
    Commercial real estate
   1,601,329
31%
    1,573,144
32%
    1,303,449
35%
    Construction real estate
      884,560
17%
       851,896
16%
       611,438
17%
Total commercial related credits
   4,084,737
79%
    3,837,811
77%
    3,075,208
83%
Other loans:
           
    Residential real estate
      572,823
11%
       591,141
12%
       388,863
10%
    Indirect vehicle
      131,308
2%
       110,573
2%
                -
-%
    Home equity
      348,336
7%
       381,612
8%
       216,199
6%
    Consumer loans
        52,302
1%
         50,357
1%
         21,701
1%
Total other loans
   1,104,769
21%
    1,133,683
23%
       626,763
17%
             
Gross loans (1)
   5,189,506
100%
    4,971,494
100%
    3,701,971
100%
Allowance for loan losses
      (59,058)
 
       (58,983)
 
       (42,988)
 
Net loans
$   5,130,448
 
$    4,912,511
 
$       3,658,983
 

(1)  
Gross loan balances at June 30, 2007, December 31, 2006, and June 30, 2006 are net of unearned income, including net deferred loan fees of $2.9 million, $3.0 million, and $2.8 million, respectively.

Commercial related credits increased by $246.9 million, or 13.0% on an annualized basis, to $4.1 billion at June 30, 2007 from $3.8 billion at December 31, 2006.  The increase in commercial related credits from December 31, 2006 to June 30, 2007 was primarily due to growth in both existing customer and new customer loan demand resulting from the Company’s focus on marketing and new business development.  Loan balances in all categories increased from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007 due to the acquisition of FOBB and organic growth.

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Asset Quality

The following table presents a summary of non-performing assets as of the dates indicated (dollar amounts in thousands):

 
June 30, 2007
December 31, 2006
June 30, 2006
Non-performing loans:
     
Non-accrual loans
$            21,799
$          21,164
$              15,887
Loans 90 days or more past due, still accruing interest
-
304
-
Total non-performing loans
15,887
Other real estate owned
111
2,844
37
Repossessed vehicles
188
192
-
Total non-performing assets
$              15,924
Total non-performing loans to total loans
0.42%
0.43%
0.43%
Allowance for loan losses to non-performing loans
270.92%
274.75%
270.59%
Total non-performing assets to total assets
0.28%
0.31%
0.27%

Allowance for Loan Losses

Management believes the allowance for loan losses accounting policy is critical to the portrayal and understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. Selection and application of this “critical accounting policy” involves judgments, estimates, and uncertainties that are subject to change. In the event that different assumptions or conditions were to prevail, and depending upon the severity of such changes, materially different financial condition or results of operations is a reasonable possibility.

We maintain our allowance for loan losses at a level that management believes is appropriate to absorb probable losses on existing loans based on an evaluation of the collectibility of loans, underlying collateral and prior loss experience.

Our allowance for loan losses is comprised of three elements: a general loss reserve; a specific reserve for non-performing and potential problem loans; and a reserve for smaller-balance homogenous loans.  Each element is discussed below.

General Loss Reserve.  We maintain a general loan loss reserve for the four categories of commercial-related loans in our portfolio - commercial loans, commercial loans collateralized by the assignment of lease payments (lease loans), commercial real estate loans and construction real estate loans.  We use a loan loss reserve model that incorporates the migration of loan risk rating and historical default data over a multi-year period (minimum of five years).  Under our loan risk rating system, each loan, with the exception of those included in large groups of smaller-balance homogeneous loans, is risk rated between one and nine by the originating loan officer, Senior Credit Management, Loan Review or any loan committee.  A loan rated one represents those loans least likely to default and nine represents those most likely to default.  The probability of loans defaulting for each risk rating, sometimes referred to as default factors, are estimated based on the frequency with which loans migrate from one risk rating to another and to default status over time.  Estimated loan default factors are multiplied by individual loan balances in each risk-rating category and again multiplied by an historical loss given default estimate for each loan type (which incorporates estimated recoveries) to determine an appropriate level of allowance by loan type.  This approach is applied to the commercial, commercial real estate and construction real estate components of the portfolio.  Moody’s Corporation migration factors, rather than the Company’s actual loss and migration experience, are used to develop estimated default factors for lease loans, since we do not have sufficient loss experience to develop statistically reliable factors of our own.

Other components may be added to the general loss reserve depending on other inherent risks in the portfolio.  As a result of higher than expected losses on general contractor loans as of June 30, 2007, a general loss factor was included for contractor loans that met certain guidelines by adjusting upward estimated default and loss given default factors.

The general allowance for loan losses also includes estimated losses resulting from macroeconomic factors and imprecision of our loan loss model.  Macroeconomic factors adjust the allowance for loan losses upward or downward based on the current point in the economic cycle and are applied to the loan loss model through a separate allowance element for the commercial, commercial real estate, construction real estate and lease loan components. To determine our macroeconomic factors, we use specific economic data that has a statistical correlation to loan losses.  We annually review this data to determine that such a correlation continues to exist.
 
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Model imprecision accounts for the possibility that our limited loan loss history may result in inaccurate estimated default and loss given default factors.  Factors for imprecision modify estimated default factors calculated by our migration analysis and are based on the standard deviation of each estimated default factor.  We do not apply imprecision factors to the lease portfolio, as we use migration factors that incorporate approximately 30 years of data from Moody’s Corporation.

The general loss reserve was $50.7 million as of June 30, 2007, and $49.2 million as of December 31, 2006.  The increase in this component of the allowance was primarily due to the increase in the size of our loan portfolio.

Specific Reserves. Our allowance for loan losses also includes specific reserves on nonperforming and potential problem loans. At quarter end, nonperforming and potential problem loans are reviewed individually, with adjustments made to the general calculated reserve for each loan as deemed necessary.  Specific adjustments are made depending on expected cash flows and/or the value of the collateral securing the loan.   The total specific reserve component of the allowance was $5.4 million as of June 30, 2007 and $6.9 million as of December 31, 2006.   The decrease in specific reserve relates to the decrease in nonperforming and potential problem loans in the portfolio.

Smaller Balance Homogenous Loans. Pools of homogeneous loans with similar risk and loss characteristics are also assessed for probable losses.  These loan pools include consumer, residential real estate, home equity and indirect vehicle loans.   Migration probabilities obtained from past due roll rate analyses are applied to current balances to forecast charge-offs over a one year time horizon.  For improved accuracy, indirect vehicle loan losses are estimated using a combination of our historical loss statistics as well as industry loss statistics.  A reserve is maintained above the calculated amount for homogeneous loans to account for our limited loss experience and economic uncertainties.  The reserves for smaller balance homogenous loans totaled $2.9 million at June 30, 2007, and December 31, 2006, as the portfolio remained relatively unchanged.

Prior to December 31, 2005, we designated a portion of our allowance for loan losses as unallocated to account for macroeconomic and precision uncertainties.  During 2005, the methodology used to determine our allowance for loan losses was refined and macroeconomic and imprecision factors were calculated for each loan type. As a result, the portion of our reserve previously designated as unallocated was fully allocated to specific loan categories as of December 31, 2005. This change accounts for a majority of the increase in the allowance for loan losses for each loan type when comparing year-end 2005 to prior periods.  In the past, unallocated reserves represented model imprecision and macroeconomic factors for the entire portfolio.  The allocation of unallocated reserves to the various components of the loan portfolio was done to more accurately present the allowance for loan losses by ascribing macroeconomic and imprecision factors to each loan category rather than the loan portfolio as a whole.

Loan quality is monitored closely by management and is reviewed by our bank subsidiaries' boards of directors at their regularly scheduled meetings. We consistently apply our methodology for determining the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses, but may adjust our methodologies and assumptions based on historical information related to charge-offs and management's evaluation of the loan portfolio.

A reconciliation of the activity in the allowance for loan losses follows (dollar amounts in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
     
 
June 30,
2007
June 30,
2006
June 30,
2007
June 30,
2006
         
Balance at beginning of period
$         58,705
$          42,354
$        58,983
$        42,290
Provision for loan losses
            3,000
            1,500
            6,813
            2,600
Charge-offs
            (4,046)
            (1,971)
            (8,400)
            (3,392)
Recoveries
             1,399
             1,105
             1,662
             1,490
Balance
 $         59,058
 $          42,988
 $        59,058
 $        42,988
Total loans
  $    5,189,506
$     3,701,971
$   5,189,506
$   3,701,971
Average loans
 $    5,099,822
 $     3,637,530
$   5,045,123
$   3,582,364
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans
   1.14%
   1.16%
   1.14%
   1.16%
Net loan charge-offs to average loans (annualized)
0.21%
0.10%
0.27%
0.11%

Net charge-offs increased by $4.8 million to $6.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2007 from $1.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2006.
 
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Additions to the allowance for loan losses, which are charged to earnings through the provision for loan losses, are determined based on a variety of factors, including specific reserves, current loan risk ratings, delinquent loans, historical loss experience and economic conditions in our market area.  In addition, federal regulatory authorities, as part of the examination process, periodically review our allowance for loan losses.  The regulators may require us to record adjustments to the allowance level based upon their assessment of the information available to them at the time of examination.  Although management believes the allowance for loan losses is sufficient to cover probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio, there can be no assurance that the allowance will prove sufficient to cover actual loan losses.

We utilize an internal asset classification system as a means of reporting problem and potential problem assets.  At each scheduled meeting of the boards of directors of our subsidiary banks, a watch list is presented, showing significant loan relationships listed as “Special Mention,” “Substandard,” and “Doubtful.”  Under our risk rating system noted above, Special Mention, Substandard, and Doubtful loan classifications correspond to risk ratings six, seven, and eight, respectively.  An asset is classified Substandard, or risk rated seven if it is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or the collateral pledged, if any.  Substandard assets include those characterized by the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.  Assets classified as Doubtful, or risk rated eight have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses present make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.  Assets classified as Loss, or risk rated nine are those considered uncollectible and viewed as valueless assets and have been charged-off.  Assets that do not currently expose us to sufficient risk to warrant classification in one of the aforementioned categories, but possess weaknesses that deserve management’s close attention are deemed to be Special Mention, or risk rated six.

Our determination as to the classification of our assets and the amount of our valuation allowances is subject to review by the subsidiary banks’ primary regulator, which can order the establishment of additional general or specific loss allowances.  There can be no assurance that regulators, in reviewing our loan portfolio, will not request us to materially adjust our allowance for loan losses.  The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, in conjunction with the other federal banking agencies, has adopted an interagency policy statement on the allowance for loan losses.  The policy statement provides guidance for financial institutions on both the responsibilities of management for the assessment and establishment of adequate allowances and guidance for banking agency examiners to use in determining the adequacy of general valuation guidelines.  Generally, the policy statement recommends that (1) institutions have effective systems and controls to identify, monitor and address asset quality problems; (2) management has analyzed all significant factors that affect the collectibility of the portfolio in a reasonable manner; and (3) management has established acceptable allowance evaluation processes that meet the objectives set forth in the policy statement.  Management believes it has established an adequate allowance for probable loan losses.  We analyze our process regularly, with modifications made if needed, and report those results four times per year at meetings of our board of directors.  However, there can be no assurance that regulators, in reviewing our loan portfolio, will not request us to materially adjust our allowance for loan losses at the time of their examination.

Although management believes that adequate specific and general loan loss allowances have been established, actual losses are dependent upon future events and, as such, further additions to the level of specific and general loan loss allowances may become necessary.

We define potential problem loans as loans rated substandard or doubtful which are included on the watch list presented to our bank subsidiaries’ boards of directors that do not meet the definition of a non-performing loan (See “Asset Quality” section above for non-performing loans), but where known information about possible credit problems of borrowers causes management to have serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with present loan repayment terms.  Our decision to include performing loans in potential problem loans does not necessarily mean that we expect losses to occur, but that we recognize potential problem loans carry a higher probability of default.  The aggregate principal amounts of potential problem loans as of June 30, 2007, December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2006 were approximately $21.3 million, $23.9 million and $32.5 million, respectively.
 
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Lease Investments

The lease portfolio is comprised of various types of equipment, generally technology related, including computer systems and satellite equipment, material handling and general manufacturing equipment.  The credit quality of the lessee is often an investment grade public debt rating by Moody’s or Standard & Poors, or the equivalent as determined by us, and occasionally below investment grade.

Lease investments by categories follow (in thousands):

 
June 30,
December 31,
June 30,
 
2007
2006
2006
       
Direct finance leases:
     
Minimum lease payments
$           41,089 
$            45,438 
$            41,322 
Estimated unguaranteed residual values
5,589 
5,963 
5,303 
Less: unearned income
(4,447)
(4,832)
(3,879)
Direct finance leases (1)
$           42,231 
$            46,569 
$            42,746 
       
Leveraged leases:
     
Minimum lease payments
$           30,969 
$            28,005 
$            29,132 
Estimated unguaranteed residual values
4,048 
3,664 
3,585 
Less: unearned income
(2,856)
(2,237)
(1,956)
Less: related non-recourse debt
(28,696)
(26,104)
(27,466)
Leveraged leases (1)
$             3,465 
$              3,328 
$              3,295 
       
Operating leases:
     
Equipment, at cost
$         141,374 
$          142,828 
$          134,615 
Less accumulated depreciation
(61,021)
(62,570)
(68,284)
Lease investments, net
$           80,353 
$            80,258 
$            66,331 

 
(1)
Direct finance and leveraged leases are included as commercial loans collateralized by assignment of lease payments for financial statement purposes.

Leases that transfer substantially all of the benefits and risk related to the equipment ownership to the lessee are classified as direct financing.  If these direct finance leases have non-recourse debt associated with them, they are further classified as leveraged leases, and the associated debt is netted with the outstanding balance in the consolidated financial statements.  Interest income on direct finance and leveraged leases is recognized using methods which approximate a level yield over the term of the lease.
 
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Operating leases are investments in equipment leased to other companies, where the residual component makes up more than 10% of the investment.  The Company funds most of the lease equipment purchases internally, but has some loans at other banks which totaled $13.0 million at June 30, 2007, $10.5 million at December 31, 2006 and $9.2 milion at June 30, 2006.

The lease residual value represents the present value of the estimated fair value of the leased equipment at the termination of the lease.  Lease residual values are reviewed quarterly and any write-downs, or charge-offs deemed necessary are recorded in the period in which they become known.  Gains on leased equipment periodically result when a lessee renews a lease or purchases the equipment at the end of a lease, or the equipment is sold to a third party at a profit.  Individual lease transactions can, however, result in a loss.  This generally happens when, at the end of a lease, the lessee does not renew the lease or purchase the equipment.  To mitigate this risk of loss, we usually limit individual leased equipment residuals (expected lease book values at the end of initial lease terms) to approximately $500 thousand per transaction and seek to diversify both the type of equipment leased and the industries in which the lessees to whom such equipment is leased participate.  Often times, there are several individual lease schedules under one master lease.  There were 1,640 leases at June 30, 2007 compared to 1,670 leases at December 31, 2006 and 1,562 leases at June 30, 2006.  The average residual value per lease schedule was approximately $20 thousand at June 30, 2007, December 31, 2006, and June 30, 2006.  The average residual value per master lease schedule was approximately $211 thousand at June 30, 2007, $190 thousand at December 31, 2006, and $175 thousand as June 30, 2006.

At June 30, 2007, the following reflects the residual values for leases by category in the year the initial lease term ends (in thousands):

 
Residual Values
End of initial lease term December 31,
Direct Finance Leases
Leveraged Leases
Operating Leases
Total
2007
$         1,325  
$              158  
$           3,304  
$           4,787  
2008
1,457  
              1,269  
3,736  
             6,462  
2009
1,377  
943  
5,334  
7,654  
2010
760  
1,372  
2,611  
4,743  
2011
315  
306  
6,546  
7,167  
2012 and thereafter
            355  
                     -   
1,590  
1,945  
 
$         5,589  
$           4,048  
$         23,121  
$         32,758  

Investment Securities Available for Sale

The following table sets forth the amortized cost and fair value of our investment securities available for sale, by type of security as indicated (in thousands):

 
At June 30, 2007
At December 31, 2006
At June 30, 2006
 
Amortized
Fair
Amortized
Fair
Amortized
Fair
 
Cost
Value
Cost
Value
Cost
Value
             
U.S. Treasury securities
$           1,290
$           1,274
$         11,287
$         11,248
$         11,447
$         11,348
U.S. Government agencies
417,647
414,620
666,854
665,435
317,175
311,544
States and political subdivisions
392,378
386,040
369,204
370,036
303,947
298,937
Mortgage-backed securities
496,675
489,345
505,241
495,215
541,435
525,026
Corporate bonds
28,024
27,643
27,477
27,316
46,779
45,715
Equity securities
70,068
69,856
58,627
58,551
51,134
50,898
Debt securities issued by foreign governments
298
298
547
547
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Total
$    1,406,380
$    1,389,076
$    1,639,237
$    1,628,348
$    1,271,956
$    1,243,507
 
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FUNDING MIX

The following table shows the composition of our core and wholesale funding resources as of the dates indicated (dollars in thousands):

 
June 30,
December 31,
June 30,
 
2007
2006
2006
 
Amount
% of Total
Amount
% of Total
Amount
% of Total
             
Core funding:
           
    Non-interest bearing deposits
 $         879,338
13%
 $          924,371
     14%
 $         635,679
13%
    Money market and NOW accounts
   1,221,893
18%
   1,040,818
     16%
      661,199
13%
    Savings accounts
      429,625
7%
      473,727
       7%
      429,745
9%
    Certificates of deposit
   2,270,184
34%
   2,332,571
     35%
   1,474,170
29%
    Customer repurchase agreements
      326,194
5%
      314,441
       4%
      197,490
4%
Total core funding
   5,127,234
77%
   5,085,928
     76%
   3,398,283
68%
     
 
 
 
 
Wholesale funding:
   
 
 
 
 
    Public funds deposits
      327,560
5%
      239,492
       4%
      161,269
3%
    Brokered deposit accounts
      394,644
6%
      569,574
       9%
      775,962
16%
    Other short-term borrowings
      456,959
7%
      374,063
       5%
      413,422
8%
    Long-term borrowings
      186,322
3%
      245,880
       4%
        96,516
2%
    Junior subordinated notes issued to capital trusts
      166,657
2%
      179,162
       2%
      123,526
3%
Total wholesale funding
   1,532,142
23%
   1,608,171
24%
   1,570,695
32%
             
Total funding
$      6,659,376
100%
$       6,694,099
   100%
  $      4,968,978
100%

Our percentage of core funding to total funding increased from December 31, 2006 to June 30, 2007.  We typically experience a cyclical increase in non-interest bearing deposits during the month of December and a cyclical decrease in non-interest bearing deposits during the first six months of a year.  The increase in our total core funding and total funding from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007, was due to the acquisition of FOBB and organic growth.

Liquidity and Sources of Capital

Our cash flows are composed of three classifications: cash flows from operating activities, cash flows from investing activities, and cash flows from financing activities.

Cash flows from continuing operating activities primarily include net income for the quarter, adjusted for items in net income that did not impact cash.  Net cash provided by continuing operating activities increased by $22.5 million to $68.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007, from $45.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.  The increase was primarily due to a net decrease in other assets for the six months ended June 30, 2007, primarily due to the sale of artwork and a decrease in other real estate owned.

Cash used in continuing investing activities reflects the impact of loans and investments acquired for the Company’s interest-earning asset portfolios, as well as cash flows from asset sales and the impact of acquisitions.  For the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company had net cash flows provided by continuing investing activities of $5.2 million, compared to net cash flows used in continuing investing activities of $188.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.  The change in cash flows from continuing investing activities was primarily due to a majority of our Government sponsored agencies and enterprise securities that were sold or matured during the six months ended June 30, 2007, not being replaced due to the lack of attractive investment opportunities.  These proceeds were used to fund loan growth as discussed below.

Cash flows from continuing financing activities include transactions and events whereby cash is obtained from depositors, creditors or investors.  For the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company had net cash flows used in continuing financing activities of $63.4 million, compared to net cash provided by continuing financing activities of $149.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.  The change in cash flows from continuing financing activities was primarily due to the Company using wholesale funding during the six months ended June 30, 2006, to fund its loan growth.  During the first six months of 2007, the Company used the proceeds generated from the sales and maturities of investment securities to fund its loan growth.

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Cash flows from discontinued operating activities, investing activities and financing activities are reflected in the cash flow statement as separate amounts below net cash flows provided by continuing activities.  Management does not anticipate that the absence of the cash flows from discontinued operations will significantly impact the Company’s future liquidity or capital resources.  The Company intends to use the funds generated from the sale of discontinued operations to pay off a portion of its outstanding debt and/or repurchase additional outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock.

We expect to have available cash to meet our liquidity needs.  Liquidity management is monitored by an Asset/Liability Management Committee, consisting of members of management, and the board of directors of both of our subsidiary banks, which review historical funding requirements, current liquidity position, sources and stability of funding, marketability of assets, options for attracting additional funds, and anticipated future funding needs, including the level of unfunded commitments.

The Company has numerous sources of liquidity including readily marketable investment securities, shorter-term loans within the loan portfolio, principal and interest cash flows from investments and loans, the ability to attract retail and public fund time deposits and to purchase brokered time deposits.

In the event that additional short-term liquidity is needed, our banks have established relationships with several large regional banks to provide short-term borrowings in the form of federal funds purchases.  While, at June 30, 2007, there were no firm lending commitments in place, management believes that MB Financial Bank could borrow approximately $410.0 million for a short time from these banks on a collective basis.  Additionally, MB Financial Bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, Illinois and has the ability to borrow from the Federal Home Loan Bank.  We also have a $30 million correspondent bank line of credit at the holding company level.  See Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  As a contingency plan for significant funding needs, the Asset/Liability Management Committee may also consider the sale of investment securities, selling securities under agreement to repurchase, the temporary curtailment of lending activities, or selling loans.
 
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The following table summarizes our significant contractual obligations and other potential funding needs at June 30, 2007 (in thousands):
 
 
Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligations
Total
Less than
1 Year
1 - 3 Years
3 - 5 Years
More than
       5 Years
           
Time deposits
$     2,992,388
$      2,587,976
$        219,267
$             58,755
$        126,390
Long-term borrowings
186,322
5,140
9,084
4,063
168,035
Junior subordinated notes issued to capital trusts
166,657
-
-
-
166,657
Operating leases
22,619
2,985
3,381
1,985
14,268
Capital expenditures
2,175
2,175
-
-
-
Total
$     3,370,161
$      2,598,276
$        231,732
$             64,803
$        475,350
           
Commitments to extend credit and letters of credit
$     1,909,826
       
           
 
Brokered time deposits maturing in 5 years or more are callable at the Company’s discretion semiannually.

At June 30, 2007, the Company’s total risk-based capital ratio was 11.62%; Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio was 10.09% and Tier 1 capital to average asset ratio was 8.25%.  MB Financial Bank, N.A. and Union Bank, N.A. were each categorized as “Well-Capitalized” under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation regulations at June 30, 2007.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

This report contains certain financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). These measures include net interest income on a fully tax equivalent basis and net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis. Our management uses these non-GAAP measures in its analysis of our performance. The tax equivalent adjustment to net interest income recognizes the income tax savings when comparing taxable and tax-exempt assets and assumes a 35% tax rate. Management believes that it is a standard practice in the banking industry to present net interest income and net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis, and accordingly believes that providing these measures may be useful for peer comparison purposes.  These disclosures should not be viewed as substitutes for the results determined to be in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies.   Reconciliations of net interest income on a fully tax equivalent basis to net interest income and net interest margin on a fully tax equivalent basis to net interest margin are contained in the tables under “Net Interest Margin.”
 
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Forward-Looking Statements

When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in press releases or other public shareholder communications, or in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases "believe," "will," "should," "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimate," "project," "plans," or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.  These statements may relate to MB Financial Inc.’s future financial performance, strategic plans or objectives, revenues or earnings projections, or other financial items.  By their nature, these statements are subject to numerous uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the statements

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated or projected include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) the possibility that the sale of Union Bank will not be completed within the expected time frame, whether due to delays in receipt of regulatory approval for the transaction or the purchaser's inability to obtain all of the financing it needs to enable it to pay the purchase price; (2) expected cost savings and synergies from our merger and acquisition activities might not be realized within the expected time frames; (3) the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses; (4) competitive pressures among depository institutions; (5) interest rate movements and their impact on customer behavior and net interest margin; (6) the impact of repricing and competitors' pricing initiatives on loan and deposit products; (7) the ability to adapt successfully to technological changes to meet customers' needs and developments in the market place; (8) our ability to realize the residual values of our direct finance, leveraged, and operating leases; (9) our ability to access cost-effective funding; (10) changes in financial markets; (11) changes in economic conditions in general and in the Chicago metropolitan area in particular; (12) the costs, effects and outcomes of litigation; (13) new legislation or regulatory changes, including but not limited to changes in federal and/or state tax laws or interpretations thereof by taxing authorities; (14) changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; (15) our future acquisitions of other depository institutions or lines of business; (16) our deposit growth and deposit mix resulting from our new deposit gathering strategy may be less favorable than expected; and (17) the impact of the guidance prepared by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding concentrations in real estate lending.

We do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date on which the forward-looking statement is made.


Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market Risk and Asset Liability Management

Market Risk.  Market risk is the risk that the market value or estimated fair value of our assets, liabilities, and derivative financial instruments will decline as a result of changes in interest rates or financial market volatility, or that our net income will be significantly reduced by interest rate changes.  Market risk is managed operationally in our Treasury Group, and is addressed through a selection of funding and hedging instruments supporting balance sheet assets, as well as monitoring our asset investment strategies.

Asset Liability Management.  Management and our Treasury Group continually monitor our sensitivity to interest rate changes.  It is our policy to maintain an acceptable level of interest rate risk over a range of possible changes in interest rates while remaining responsive to market demand for loan and deposit products.  The strategy we employ to manage our interest rate risk is to measure our risk using an asset/liability simulation model.  The model considers several factors to determine our potential exposure to interest rate risk, including measurement of repricing gaps, duration, convexity, value at risk, and the market value of portfolio equity under assumed changes in the level of interest rates, shape of the yield curves, and general market volatility.  Management controls our interest rate exposure using several strategies, which include adjusting the maturities of securities in our investment portfolio, and limiting fixed rate loans or fixed rate deposits with terms of more than five years.  We also use derivative instruments, principally interest rate swaps, to manage our interest rate risk.  See Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
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Interest Rate Risk.  Interest rate risk can come in a variety of forms, including repricing risk, yield curve risk, basis risk, and prepayment risk.  We experience repricing risk when the change in the average yield of either our interest earning assets or interest bearing liabilities is more sensitive than the other to changes in market interest rates.  Such a change in sensitivity could reflect a number of possible mismatches in the repricing opportunities of our assets and liabilities.

In the event that yields on our assets and liabilities do adjust to changes in market rates to the same extent, we may still be exposed to yield curve risk.  Yield curve risk reflects the possibility the changes in the shape of the yield curve could have different effects on our assets and liabilities.

Variable, or floating rate, assets and liabilities that reprice at similar times and have base rates of similar maturity may still be subject to interest rate risk.  If financial instruments have different base rates, we are subject to basis risk reflecting the possibility that the spread from those base rates will deviate.

We hold mortgage-related investments, including mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities.  Prepayment risk is associated with mortgage-related investments and results from homeowners’ ability to pay off their mortgage loans prior to maturity.  We limit this risk by restricting the types of mortgage-backed securities we may own to those with limited average life changes under certain interest-rate shock scenarios, or securities with embedded prepayment penalties.  We also limit the fixed rate mortgage loans held with maturities greater than five years.

Measuring Interest Rate Risk.  As noted above, interest rate risk can be measured by analyzing the extent to which the repricing of assets and liabilities are mismatched to create an interest sensitivity gap.  An asset or liability is said to be interest rate sensitive within a specific period if it will mature or reprice within that period.  The interest rate sensitivity gap is defined as the difference between the amount of interest earning assets maturing or repricing within a specific time period and the amount of interest bearing liabilities maturing or repricing within that same time period.  A gap is considered positive when the amount of interest rate sensitive assets exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities.  A gap is considered negative when the amount of interest rate sensitive liabilities exceeds the amount of interest rate sensitive assets.  During a period of rising interest rates, therefore, a negative gap would tend to adversely affect net interest income.  Conversely, during a period of falling interest rates, a negative gap position would tend to result in an increase in net interest income.

The following table sets forth the amounts of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities outstanding at June 30, 2007 that we anticipate, based upon certain assumptions, to reprice or mature in each of the future time periods shown.  Except as stated below, the amount of assets and liabilities shown which reprice or mature during a particular period were determined based on the earlier of the term to repricing or the term to repayment of the asset or liability.  The table is intended to provide an approximation of the projected repricing of assets and liabilities at June 30, 2007 based on contractual maturities and scheduled rate adjustments within a three-month period and subsequent selected time intervals.  The loan amounts in the table reflect principal balances expected to be reinvested and/or repriced because of contractual amortization and rate adjustments on adjustable-rate loans.  Loan and investment securities’ contractual maturities and amortization reflect expected prepayment assumptions.  While NOW, money market and savings deposit accounts have adjustable rates, it is assumed that the interest rates on some of the accounts will not adjust immediately to changes in other interest rates.
 
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Therefore, the information in the table is calculated assuming that NOW, money market and savings deposits will reprice as follows: 4%, 8% and 7%, respectively, in the first three months, 13%, 23%, and 22%, respectively, in the next nine months, 47%, 51% and 50%, respectively, from one year to five years, and 36%, 18%, and 21%, respectively over five years (dollars in thousands):

 
Time to Maturity or Repricing
 
0 – 92
92 - 365
1 - 5
Over 5
 
 
Days
Days
Years
Years
Total
Interest Earning Assets:
         
Interest bearing deposits with banks
$            3,314 
$                  45 
$                   263
$                        - 
$               3,622 
Federal funds sold
     - 
            - 
                      -
                    - 
          - 
Investment securities available for sale
132,925 
135,344 
587,814 
532,993 
1,389,076 
Loans held for sale
Loans
3,115,435 
694,852 
1,303,720 
75,499 
5,189,506 
Total interest earning assets
$     3,251,674 
$         830,241 
$        1,891,797 
$            608,492 
$        6,582,204 
Interest Bearing Liabilities:
         
NOW and money market deposit
         
accounts
$           78,444
$         236,493 
$           603,824 
$             303,132
$        1,221,893 
Savings deposits
31,689
94,515 
214,505
88,916
429,625 
Time deposits
1,314,732
1,422,123
249,350
6,183
2,992,388 
Short-term borrowings
           399,355
383,798 
   -
783,153 
Long-term borrowings
67,552
3,805 
13,147
101,818 
186,322 
Junior subordinated notes issued
         
to capital trusts
98,802
67,855 
166,657 
Total interest bearing liabilities
 $     1,990,574 
$      2,140,734 
$        1,080,826 
$            567,904 
$        5,780,038 
Rate sensitive assets (RSA)
$     3,251,674 
$      4,081,915 
 $         5,973,712
$         6,582,204 
$        6,582,204 
Rate sensitive liabilities (RSL)
1,990,574 
4,131,308 
5,212,134 
5,780,038 
5,780,038 
Cumulative GAP
1,261,100 
(49,393)
761,578 
802,166 
802,166 
(GAP=RSA–RSL)
         
RSA/Total assets
41.05%
51.53%
75.41%
83.09%
83.09%
RSL/Total assets
25.13%
52.15%
65.80%
72.97%
72.97%
GAP/Total assets
15.92%
(0.62%)
9.61%
10.13%
10.13%
GAP/RSA
38.78%
(1.21%)
12.75%
12.19%
12.19%

Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the foregoing table.  For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in different degrees to changes in market interest rates.  Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate in advance of changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types of assets may lag behind changes in market rates.  Additionally, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels would likely deviate significantly from those assumed in calculating the table.  Therefore, we do not rely on a gap analysis to manage our interest rate risk, but rather we use what we believe to be the more reliable simulation model relating to changes in net interest income.

Based on simulation modeling which assumes immediate changes in interest rates at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, we believe that our net interest income would change over a one-year period due to changes in interest rates as follows (dollars in thousands):

Immediate
 
Change in Net Interest Income Over One Year Horizon
Changes in
 
At June 30, 2007
 
At December 31, 2006
Levels of
 
Dollar
Percentage
 
Dollar
Percentage
Interest Rates
 
Change
Change
 
Change
Change
+ 2.00 %
 
$
4,128 
1.90 %
 
$
2,237 
1.00 %
+ 1.00    
 
                  2,342 
                          1.08    
 
                 1,752
0.78    
   (1.00)   
 
                 (9,091)
                        (4.19) 
 
                (2,574)
(1.15)   
   (2.00)   
 
              (13,154)
                        (6.06) 
 
                 (8,683)
(3.89)   

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In addition to the simulation assuming an immediate change in interest rates above, management models many scenarios including simulations with gradual changes in interest rates over a one-year period to evaluate our interest rate sensitivity.  Based on simulation modeling which assumes gradual changes in interest rates, we believe that our net interest income would change over a one-year period due to changes in interest rates as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
Gradual
 
Change in Net Interest Income Over One Year Horizon
Changes in
 
At June 30, 2007
 
At December 31, 2006
Levels of
 
Dollar
Percentage
 
Dollar
Percentage
Interest Rates
 
Change
Change
 
Change
Change
+ 2.00 %
 
$
     2,094 
0.96 %
 
$
       1,589 
0.71 %
+ 1.00    
 
                      1,215 
 0.56     
 
                        1,245 
0.56     
  (1.00)   
 
                     (2,051)
                         (0.94)   
 
                       (1,878)
                    (0.84)   
  (2.00)   
 
                    (3,414)
                         (1.57)   
 
                       (3,352)
                    (1.50)   

In both the immediate and gradual interest rate sensitivity tables above, changes in net interest income between June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 reflect changes in the composition of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities, related interest rates, repricing frequencies, and the fixed or variable characteristics of the interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities.

We also review our interest rate sensitivity under certain scenarios in which the general shape of the yield curve changes.  One such scenario is a gradual reversion to a normal yield curve, based on the mean value for the appropriate periods on the yield curve.  Gradual reversion to a normal yield curve assumes a gradual decrease in interest rates for 3 months and 1 year to 3.96% and 4.03% from 5.32% and 5.36%, respectively, and a gradual rise in long-term interest rates for 15 year and 30 year to 5.78% and 5.91% from 5.76% and 5.82%, respectively.  Under this scenario, our net interest income is projected to increase by $6.5 million or 2.97% over a one year period.

The assumptions used in our interest rate sensitivity simulations discussed above are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the simulations cannot precisely measure net interest income or precisely predict the impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and management strategies.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures: An evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”)) was carried out as of June 30, 2007 under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and several other members of our senior management.  Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2007, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information we are required to disclose in the reports we file or submit under the Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to our management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, no change occurred in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

We do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will prevent all error and all fraud. A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns in controls or procedures can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any control procedure also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
 
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PART II. – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the factors disclosed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006.

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

(c)  
The following table sets forth information for the three months ended June 30, 2007 with respect to our repurchases of our outstanding common shares:

 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
Average Price Paid per Share
Number of Shares Purchased as Part  Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
April 1, 2007 – April 30, 2007
-  
  -   
-    
                     1,767,900    
May 1, 2007 – May 31, 2007
535,500  
34.67   
535,500    
1,232,400    
June 1, 2007 - June 30, 2007
117,000  
35.32   
117,000    
1,115,400    
Total
652,500  
  $         34.79   
652,500    
 

(1)  
On July 2, 2007, the Company announced its intention to expand its existing stock repurchase program from 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 of its outstanding shares in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.


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

On April 25, 2007, the Company held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders.  Set forth below are the results of the election of directors and the proposal to approve the Company’s Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan, which were the only matters voted upon at the meeting.

Election of Directors

Name
Votes For
Votes Withheld
Mitchell Feiger
25,333,544
366,690
James N. Hallene
25,291,366
408,868
Richard M. Rieser, Jr.
25,237,285
462,949
Charles J. Gries
25,206,934
493,300

Approval of Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan

Votes For
Votes Against
Abstentions
Broker Non-Votes
19,203,314
1,696,004
122,775
4,678,141

Item 6.  Exhibits

See Exhibit Index.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

MB FINANCIAL, INC.

Date:  August 8, 2007                                                                              By:  /s/ Mitchell Feiger
                               Mitchell Feiger
                               President and Chief Executive Officer
                                                  (Principal Executive Officer)
    
Date:  August 8, 2007                                                                              By:  /s/ Jill E. York
                                Jill E. York
                                Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
                                (Principal Financial and Principal Accounting Officer)


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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number
Description
2.1
Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 19, 2001, by and among the Registrant, MB Financial, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Old MB Financial”) and MidCity Financial (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix A to the joint proxy statement-prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on October 9, 2001)
2.2
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 1, 2002, by and among the Registrant, MB Financial Acquisition Corp II and South Holland Bancorp, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2 to the Registrant’s Current Report Form 8-K filed on November 5, 2002 (File No. 0-24566-01))
2.3
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of January 9, 2004, by and among the Registrant and First SecurityFed Financial, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 14, 2004 (File No.0-24566-01))
2.4
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 1, 2006, by and among the Registrant, MBFI Acquisition Corp. and First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 2, 2006 (File No.0-24566-01))
3.1
Charter of the Registrant, as amended(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 filed on May 15, 2007)
3.2
Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed on March 2, 2007 (File No. 0-24566-01))
4.1
The Registrant hereby agrees to furnish to the Commission, upon request, the instruments defining the rights of the holders of each issue of long-term debt of the Registrant and its consolidated subsidiaries
4.2
Certificate of Registrant’s Common Stock (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Amendment No. One to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-64584))
10.1
Reserved
10.2
Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Mitchell Feiger (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year-end December 31, 2002 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.2A
Amendment No. One to Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Mitchell Feiger (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2A to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on March 2, 2007 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.3
Form of Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Burton Field (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Old MB Financial’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 0-24566))

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      Exhibit Number                                      Description
10.3A
Amendment No. One to Employment Agreement between MB Financial Bank, N.A. and Burton Field (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3A to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on April 6, 2004 (File No. 333-114252))
10.3B
Amendment No. Two to Employment Agreement between MB Financial Bank, N.A. and Burton Field (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3B to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year-end December 31, 2005 (File No. 0-24566-01)
10.3C
Amendment No. Three to Employment Agreement between MB Financial Bank, N.A. and Burton Field (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3C to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on March 2, 2007 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.4
Form of Change of Control Severance Agreement between MB Financial Bank, National Association and each of Thomas Panos, Jill E. York, Thomas P. Fitzgibbon, Jr., and others (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.5
Reserved.
10.6
Coal City Corporation 1995 Stock Option Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-64584))
10.6A
Amendment to Coal City Corporation 1995 Stock Option Plan ((incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6A to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on March 2, 2007 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.7
MB Financial, Inc. Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Incentive Plan”) (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix A to the Registrant’s definitive proxy statement filed on March 23, 2007 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.8
Amended and Restated MB Financial Stock Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.9
Amended and Restated MB Financial Non-Stock Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.10
Avondale Federal Savings Bank Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Old MB Financial’s (then known as Avondale Financial Corp.) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 (File No. 0-24566))
10.11
Non-Competition Agreement between the Registrant and E.M. Bakwin (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.12
Non-Competition Agreement between the Registrant and Kenneth A. Skopec (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.13
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between MB Financial Bank, N.A. and Ronald D. Santo (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 14, 2004 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.13A
Amendment to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between MB Financial Bank, N.A. and Ronald D. Santo ((incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.13A to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on March 2, 2007 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.14
First SecurityFed Financial, Inc. 1998 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit B to the definitive proxy statement filed by First SecurityFed Financial, Inc. on March 24, 1998 (File No. 0-23063))
10.14A
Amendment to First SecurityFed Financial, Inc. 1998 Stock Option and Incentive Plan ((incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14A to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on March 2, 2007 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.15
Tax Gross Up Agreements between the Registrant and each of Mitchell Feiger, Burton J. Field, Ronald D. Santo, Thomas D. Panos, Jill E. York, and Thomas P. FitzGibbon, Jr. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits 10.1 – 10.6 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 5, 2004 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.20
First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc. Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix A to the definitive proxy statement filed by First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc. (“First Oak Brook”) on March 30, 2004 (File No. 0-14468))
10.20A
Amendment to First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc. Incentive Compensation Plan ((incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.20A to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on March 2, 2007 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.21
First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc. 2001 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Appendix A to the definitive proxy statement filed by First Oak Brook on April 2, 2001 (File No. 0-14468))
10.21A
Amendment to First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc. 2001 Stock Incentive Plan ((incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.21A to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on March 2, 2007 (File No. 0-24566-01))

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       Exhibit Number                                      Description
10.22
First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc. Directors Stock Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed by First Oak Brook on October 25, 1999 (File No. 333-89647))
10.22A
Amendment to First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc. Directors Stock Plan incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.22A to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 filed on May 15, 2007)
10.23
Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Richard M. Rieser, Jr. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.24
Tax Gross Up Agreement between the Registrant and Richard M. Rieser, Jr. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.25
Form of Supplemental Pension Benefit Agreement for Richard M. Rieser, Jr. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to First Oak Brook’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-14468))
10.26
Form of Agreement Regarding Post-Employment Restrictive Covenants between the Registrant (as successor to First Oak Brook) and Richard M. Rieser, Jr. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to First Oak Brook’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994 (File No. 0-14468))
10.27
First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to First Oak Brook’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 (File No. 0-14468))
10.27A
Amendment to First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.27A to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 filed on May 15, 2007)
10.28
Transitional Employment Agreement between the Registrant (as successor to First Oak Brook) and Susan G. Peterson (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.29
Form of Transitional Employment Agreement between the Registrant (as successor to First Oak Brook) and Rosemarie Bouman (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to First Oak Brook's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 (File No. 0-14468))
10.29A
First Amendment to Transitional Employment Agreement between the Registrant (as successor to First Oak Brook) and Rosemarie Bouman ((incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.28A to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed March 2, 2007 (File No. 0-24566-01))
10.29B
Second Amendment to Transitional Employment Agreement between the Registrant (as successor to First Oak Brook) and Rosemarie Bouman ((incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.28B to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed March 2, 2007 (File No. 0-24566-01))

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       Exhibit Number                                      Description


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