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BOK Financial Income Up 11 Percent in Second Quarter; Annualized Loan Growth Jumps to 21 Percent, First Cash Dividend Paid

July 19, 2005

TULSA, Okla., July 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Accelerated loan growth and continued increases in non-interest revenue combined to generate earnings growth of 11 percent at BOK Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: BOKF) for the second quarter of 2005.

BOK Financial reported net income of $50.5 million, or 75 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2005 compared with $45.5 million, or 68 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2004. During the quarter, the company paid its first quarterly cash dividend on common shares, of $6.6 million, or 10 cents per share.

The company's performance featured a $429 million increase in loan balances since March 31, 2005. Outstanding loans totaled $8.5 billion at June 30, 2005. Commercial loans increased $223 million, led by a $104 million increase in loans to the energy sector of the portfolio. Commercial real estate loans grew $193 million, including $65 million in Oklahoma and $32 million in Texas. The acquisition of Valley Commerce Bank in Phoenix, which was completed in the second quarter of 2005, added $70 million of commercial real estate loans.

"Each of our major markets contributed to loan growth," said President and CEO Stan Lybarger. "We are especially pleased to report a 14 percent annualized growth rate in Oklahoma, our most mature market, and a 22 percent annualized growth rate in Texas. Our efforts in Phoenix are off to a very good start with a 68 percent annualized growth rate for the first quarter of operations in addition to the Valley Commerce acquisition."

Net interest revenue increased $7.3 million, or 7 percent, due to an $886 million increase in average earning assets. Average loans increased $793 million, or 11 percent, and average securities increased $179 million compared with the second quarter of 2004. The growth in average earning assets was funded primarily by a $389 million increase in deposits and a $594 million increase in short-term borrowings.

Net interest margin was 3.45 percent compared with 3.46 percent in both the second quarter of 2004 and the first quarter of 2005. Net interest margin for the first quarter of 2005 included a 4 basis point benefit from the collection of foregone interest on a non-performing loan and fees related to a large loan transaction. This stability in the net interest margin was achieved despite a highly competitive rate environment and a flattening yield curve. The company's overall interest rate risk management objective is to position the balance sheet to be essentially neutral to changes in interest rates. Additionally, net losses of $1.5 million were recognized during the second quarter on securities and derivatives as part of the interest rate risk management program.

Fee and commission revenue rose $6.7 million, or 8 percent, compared with the second quarter of 2004. Trust revenue increased $2.3 million or 17 percent. Trust assets totaled $26.0 billion compared with $22.9 billion at June 30, 2004. Service charges on deposit accounts grew $1.4 million, or 6 percent, while transaction card revenue increased $1.2 million, or 7 percent. Other revenue increased $1.7 million due primarily to fees earned on margin funds placed as part of the company's derivatives programs.

The company recorded a $2.0 million provision for loan losses during the second quarter of 2005 compared with provisions of $4.0 million for the second quarter of 2004 and $2.0 million for the first quarter of 2005. Net charge- offs totaled $2.3 million compared to $4.9 million for the same period last year.

"Credit quality continues to be exceptionally strong, which is reflected in our loan loss provision," said Lybarger. "Although credit quality is difficult to predict, we do not see any change in this general trend over the next quarter."

Reserves for credit losses, which include the allowance for loan losses and a reserve for credit risk on unfunded loans, were 1.50 percent of outstanding loans and 313 percent of non-performing loans at June 30, 2005. That compared with combined reserves for credit losses of 1.57 percent of outstanding loans and 253 percent of non-performing loans at March 31, 2005. The allowance for loan losses was $109 million at June 30, 2005, or 1.29 percent of outstanding loans, and 269 percent of non-performing loans at June 30, 2005. The allowance for loan losses was 1.35 percent of outstanding loans and 219 percent of non-performing loans at March 31, 2005. Non-performing loans totaled $41 million at June 30, 2005, down $9.3 million since March 31, 2005.

The company realized gains of $5.9 million on sales of assets during the second quarter of 2005. These gains included $4.7 million from the sale of its interest in an Oklahoma City office building. This gain, net of income taxes, contributed 4 cents to the second quarter's earnings per share. Additionally, a net gain of $1.2 million was recognized on the sale of $118 million of loans from the residential mortgage loan portfolio.

A provision for impairment of mortgage servicing rights of $7.1 million was recorded during the quarter as mortgage commitment rates decreased 50 basis points. This provision was partially offset by $3.4 million in gains on securities and derivatives the company holds as an economic hedge. The net MSR provision of $3.7 million recognized in the second quarter of 2005 generally offsets a net recovery of MSR provision of $3.5 million recognized in the first quarter of 2005. A net recovery of MSR provision of $752,000 was recorded during the second quarter of 2004.

Operating expenses, excluding the provision for MSRs, increased 8 percent, or $9.1 million, compared with last year. Personnel costs increased $5.5 million, or 9 percent. Regular compensation expense increased $4.7 million due to a 7 percent increase in average compensation per employee and a 5 percent increase in staffing levels.

Also during the second quarter, the company issued $150 million of 10-year subordinated debt through its lead banking subsidiary and completed the acquisition of Valley Commerce Bank. Proceeds of the subordinated debt provided additional capital to support future growth of the company and permitted repayment of short-term borrowing. Valley Commerce Bank was acquired on April 6, 2005, for $32 million in cash. The Valley Commerce acquisition added $93 million in loans and $110 million in deposits.

BOK Financial is a regional financial services company that provides commercial and consumer banking, investment and trust services, mortgage origination and servicing, and an electronic funds transfer network. Holdings include Bank of Albuquerque, N.A., Bank of Arkansas, N.A., Bank of Oklahoma, N.A., Bank of Texas, N.A., Colorado State Bank and Trust, N.A., Valley Commerce Bank, N.A., BOSC, Inc., Southwest Trust and the TransFund electronic funds network. Shares of BOK Financial are traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol BOKF. For more information, visit our website at http://www.bokf.com .

This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on management's beliefs, assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections about BOK Financial Corp., the financial services industry and the economy generally. Words such as "anticipates," "believes," ""estimates," "expects," "forecasts," ""plans," "projects," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Management judgments relating to, and discussion of the provision and allowance for credit losses involve judgments as to future events and are inherently forward-looking statements. Assessments that BOK Financial's acquisitions and other growth endeavors will be profitable are necessary statements of belief as to the outcome of future events based in part on information provided by others which BOK Financial has not independently verified. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions which are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence. Therefore, actual results and outcomes may materially differ from what is expected, implied or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Internal and external factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to (1) the ability to fully realize expected cost savings from mergers within the expected time frames, (2) the ability of other companies on which BOK Financial relies to provide goods and services in a timely and accurate manner, (3) changes in interest rates and interest rate relationships, (4) demand for products and services, (5) the degree of competition by traditional and non-traditional competitors, (6) changes in banking regulations, tax laws, prices, levies, and assessments, (7) the impact of technological advances, and (8) trends in customer behavior as well as their ability to repay loans. BOK Financial Corp. and its affiliates undertake no obligation to update, amend, or clarity forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

BOK FINANCIAL CORPORATION
     (In thousands, except ratio and per share data)

                               Period End Balances         Average Balances
                                     June 30,           Quarter Ended June 30,
     BALANCE SHEETS              2005         2004         2005         2004

     ASSETS
     Cash and due from
      banks                   $653,047     $574,549     $552,600     $507,731
     Trading securities         10,588       15,133       11,639       23,513
     Funds sold and resell
      agreements                27,176      148,035       21,170       16,284
     Securities:
       Available for sale    4,887,966    4,572,027    4,825,706    4,667,580
       Investment              220,401      205,933      220,840      200,160
     Total securities        5,108,367    4,777,960    5,046,546    4,867,740
     Loans:
       Commercial            4,813,921    4,333,701    4,716,278    4,347,041
       Commercial real
        estate               1,910,535    1,589,542    1,871,830    1,594,192
       Residential
        mortgage             1,225,061    1,159,433    1,200,340    1,163,186
       Consumer                565,163      442,424      553,042      443,838
     Total loans             8,514,680    7,525,100    8,341,490    7,548,257
     Less reserve for loan
      losses                  (108,885)    (114,704)    (111,056)    (117,109)
     Total loans, net        8,405,795    7,410,396    8,230,434    7,431,148
     Premises and
      equipment, net           174,526      173,798      173,421      173,184
     Accrued revenue
      receivable                82,868       76,422       75,762       65,789
     Intangible assets,
      net                      260,279      246,539      259,702      247,667
     Mortgage servicing
      rights, net               46,200       53,000       47,587       50,173
     Real estate and other
      repossessed assets         5,062        4,776        3,171        5,876
     Receivable on
      unsettled security
      transactions                 ---        8,018          ---          ---
     Bankers' acceptances       40,949       18,783       30,176       21,713
     Derivative contracts      690,015      294,900      600,341      285,311
     Other assets              367,603      199,888      341,985      172,397
     TOTAL ASSETS          $15,872,475  $14,002,197  $15,394,534  $13,868,526



     LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
     Deposits:
       Demand               $1,749,948   $1,877,492   $1,586,248   $1,799,249
       Interest-bearing
        transaction          4,277,000    3,892,166    4,323,513    3,859,706
       Savings                 160,328      169,826      166,426      173,566
       Time                  3,713,530    3,670,825    3,710,338    3,565,324
     Total deposits          9,900,806    9,610,309    9,786,525    9,397,845
     Funds purchased and
       repurchase
        agreements           2,123,589    1,497,685    2,160,031    1,565,922
     Other borrowings        1,059,694    1,016,327      914,968    1,009,871
     Subordinated
      debentures               297,882      151,538      200,038      152,799
     Accrued interest,
      taxes, and expense        66,026       49,692       76,719       59,740
     Bankers' acceptances       40,949       18,783       30,176       21,713
     Due on unsettled
      security
      transactions              99,664          ---       72,543          733
     Derivative contracts      699,637      307,102      614,307      292,019
     Other liabilities         103,253       91,686       98,969       92,776
     TOTAL LIABILITIES      14,391,500   12,743,122   13,954,276   12,593,418
     Shareholders' Equity:
       Shareholders'
        equity               1,512,012    1,307,039    1,476,106    1,277,036
       Unrealized
        securities gains
        (losses)               (31,037)     (47,964)     (35,848)      (1,928)
     TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS'
      EQUITY                 1,480,975    1,259,075    1,440,258    1,275,108
     TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
      SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $15,872,475  $14,002,197  $15,394,534  $13,868,526



     BOK FINANCIAL CORPORATION
     (In thousands, except ratio and per share data)

                                         For the Quarter    For the Six Months
                                              Ended               Ended
                                             June 30,            June 30,
     STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS              2005      2004      2005      2004

     Interest revenue                  $186,334  $147,833  $356,638  $294,170
     Interest expense                    73,801    42,644   136,511    85,774
     Net interest revenue               112,533   105,189   220,127   208,396
     Provision for credit losses          2,015     3,987     4,015    11,014
     Net interest revenue after
      provision for credit losses       110,518   101,202   216,112   197,382

     Other operating revenue
       Brokerage and trading revenue     10,404    11,166    21,740    21,177
       Transaction card revenue          17,979    16,817    34,522    31,541
       Trust fees and commissions        16,259    13,939    32,275    27,648
       Service charges and fees on
        deposit accounts                 25,347    23,928    47,520    46,083
       Mortgage banking revenue           8,550     7,555    14,128    15,299
       Leasing revenue                      669       860     1,342     1,747
       Other revenue                      7,491     5,774    14,215    12,398
      Total fees and commissions         86,699    80,039   165,742   155,893
       Gain on sale of assets             5,937        35     6,909       719
       Gain (loss) on securities, net     2,266   (11,005)     (371)   (6,728)
       Gain (loss) on derivatives, net     (311)      201       467      (794)
       Total other operating revenue     94,591    69,270   172,747   149,090

     Other operating expense
       Personnel                         65,333    59,810   123,772   118,019
       Business promotion                 3,870     3,831     8,300     7,181
       Contribution of stock to BOK
        Charitable Foundation               ---       ---       ---     4,125
       Professional fees and services     4,492     3,994     8,111     7,893
       Net occupancy and equipment       12,650    11,732    24,744    23,583
       Data processing and
        communications                   16,381    15,270    31,480    29,911
       Printing, postage and supplies     3,629     3,130     7,244     6,447
       Net (gains) losses and
        operating expenses
         on repossessed assets              316      (169)      624       (55)
       Amortization of intangible
        assets                            1,808     2,121     3,345     4,259
       Mortgage banking costs             3,387     4,433     7,000    10,276
       Provision (recovery) for
        impairment of mortgage
         servicing rights                 7,088   (10,865)    1,464    (7,162)
       Other expense                      7,056     5,705    12,085    10,963
     Total other operating expense      126,010    98,992   228,169   215,440

     Income before taxes                 79,099    71,480   160,690   131,032
     Federal and state income tax        28,634    25,947    58,170    46,347

     Net Income                         $50,465   $45,533  $102,520   $84,685



     BOK FINANCIAL CORPORATION
     (In thousands, except ratio and per share data)

                               For the Quarter Ended  For the Six Months Ended
                                      June 30,                 June 30,
     FINANCIAL DATA               2005        2004         2005        2004

     Capital:
       Average equity          $1,440,258  $1,275,108  $1,425,918  $1,262,988
       Period-end equity       $1,480,975  $1,259,075  $1,480,975  $1,259,075
       Risk-based capital
        ratios:
         Tier 1                     9.85%       9.79%
         Total capital             12.55%      11.90%
       Leverage ratio               8.07%       7.52%

     Common stock:
       Book value per share        $22.29      $21.03      $22.29      $21.03

       Basic earnings per
        share                       $0.79       $0.76       $1.66       $1.42

       Diluted earnings per
        share                       $0.75       $0.68       $1.53       $1.27

     Period end common shares
      outstanding              66,454,330  59,163,047  66,454,330  59,163,047

     Average shares
      outstanding:
         Basic                 63,779,343  59,146,624  61,618,602  59,098,913
         Diluted               66,986,428  66,719,734  66,967,146  66,688,766

     Key ratios:
       Return on average
        assets                      1.31%       1.32%       1.38%       1.24%
       Return on average
        equity                     14.05%      14.36%      14.50%      13.48%
       Net interest margin          3.45%       3.46%       3.45%       3.46%

     Credit Quality:
     Nonperforming assets:
       Nonaccrual loans           $40,527     $57,610
       Real estate and other
        repossessed assets          5,062       4,776
         Total nonperforming
          assets                  $45,589     $62,386

       90 days past due            $7,125     $10,280

     Gross charge-offs             $5,044      $6,672     $10,868     $14,634
     Recoveries                     2,757       1,752       5,403       3,886
     Net charge-offs               $2,287      $4,920      $5,465     $10,748

     Key ratios:
       Reserve for loan losses
        to period end loans (A)     1.29%       1.54%
       Combined reserves for
        credit losses to
        period end loans (A)        1.50%       1.73%
       Nonperforming assets to
        period end loans (A) and
         repossessed assets         0.54%       0.84%
       Net charge-offs
        (annualized) to
        average loans (A)           0.11%       0.26%       0.14%       0.29%
       Reserve for loan losses
        to nonperforming loans    268.67%     199.10%
       Combined reserves for
        credit losses to
        nonperforming loans       312.81%     223.75%

     (A) Excluding residential mortgage loans held for sale.



     BOK FINANCIAL CORPORATION
     (In thousands, except ratio and per share data)

                            For the Quarter Ended    For the Six Months Ended
                                   June 30,                  June 30,
                              2005         2004         2005         2004
     Other Data:
     Average earning
      assets, net of
      unsettled security
      transactions         $13,237,745  $12,351,479  $12,997,774  $12,243,409
     Average total assets  $15,394,534  $13,868,526  $14,982,677  $13,703,162
     Average equity         $1,440,258   $1,275,108   $1,425,918   $1,262,988
     Average loans          $8,341,490   $7,548,257   $8,153,378   $7,521,485
     Average total
      deposits              $9,786,525   $9,397,845   $9,724,292   $9,216,104
     Average demand
      deposits              $1,586,248   $1,799,249   $1,740,263   $1,721,443
     Loans held for sale
      (Period end)             $74,410      $79,034      $74,410      $79,034
     Loans held for sale
      (Average)                $47,506      $97,348      $41,476      $84,718
     Tax equivalent
      adjustment                $1,245       $1,089       $2,501       $2,286
     Preferred stock
      dividends - BOKF            $---         $375         $375         $750
     Period end common
      shares O/S            66,454,330   59,163,047   66,454,330   59,163,047
     Period end fully
      diluted shares        67,075,671   66,736,157   67,075,671   66,736,157
     Number of days in
      period                        91           91          181          182


     Tangible Book Value
      per Common Share          $18.37       $16.86       $17.53       $16.89

     Stock Buy Back
      Program:
     Stock buy back #
      shares                    30,000          ---       59,700          ---
     Stock buy back
      account               $1,250,704         $---   $2,439,321         $---
       Average price per
        share                   $41.69         $---       $40.86         $---

     Mortgage Banking:
       Mortgage servicing
        portfolio           $4,040,178   $4,127,875
       Mortgage loan
        fundings during
        quarter               $218,678     $197,150     $337,427     $356,791
       Mortgage loan
        refinances to
        total fundings          24.08%       36.78%       26.99%       39.47%

     Trust Assets:
       Total trust assets  $25,971,994  $22,938,606
SOURCE  BOK Financial Corporation
    -0-                             07/19/2005
    /CONTACT:  Stacy Kymes, Investor Relations, +1-918-588-6542, or Danny
Boyd, Corporate Communications, +1-918-588-6348, both of BOK Financial
Corporation/
    /Web site:  http://www.bokf.com /
    (BOKF)

CO:  BOK Financial Corporation
ST:  Oklahoma
IN:  FIN
SU:  ERN

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