ZIONS BANCORPORATION /UT/
10-Q, 1995-08-14
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                UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C.  20549


                                    FORM 10-Q


X  QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
      EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1995

                                       OR

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 0-2610



                              ZIONS BANCORPORATION
                              --------------------
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)



            UTAH                                                  87-0227400    
      --------------                                              ----------
   (State or other jurisdiction                                (I.R.S. Employer 
 of incorporation or organization)                           Identification No.)


      1380 KENNECOTT BUILDING
       SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH                                    84133   
      -----------------------                                 -------  
      (Address of principal executive offices)               (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (801) 524-4787

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 and (2) has been subject to such filing requirement for
the past 90 days.    Yes  X   No     

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock, without par value, outstanding at August 1, 1995 14,522,853 shares




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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES


                                      INDEX


                                                                            Page
                                                                            ----
PART I.     FINANCIAL INFORMATION
            ---------------------

      ITEM 1.     Financial Statements (unaudited)

                  Consolidated Balance Sheets                                 3 

                  Consolidated Statements of Income                           4 

                  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                       5 

                  Consolidated Statements of Retained Earnings                6 

                  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                  7 


      ITEM 2.     Management's Discussion and Analysis                        8 



PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION
            -----------------

      ITEM 4.     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Shareholders             21

      ITEM 6.     Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                            22


SIGNATURES                                                                    22
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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In thousands)                                                            June 30,     December 31,     June 30,  
                                                                           1995          1994            1994     
                                                                         ---------    -----------     -----------
<S>                                                                     <C>            <C>             <C>
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks                                                  $  325,447    $   316,943     $  265,917 
Money market investments:     
     Interest-bearing deposits                                               26,457         19,704         24,323 
     Federal funds sold and security resell agreements                      901,189        383,742        805,965 
Securities:
     Held to maturity at cost (approximate market value 
          $1,145,573, $1,018,798 and $897,210)
          Taxable                                                           926,927        828,626        706,981 
          Nontaxable                                                        212,910        202,281        191,094 
     Available for sale at market                                           381,049        315,578        340,365 
     Trading account securities at market                                    73,317        316,948        313,816 
                                                                          ----------     ----------     ----------
                                                                          1,594,203      1,663,433      1,552,256 
Loans:
     Loans held for sale at cost, which approximates market                 110,768        108,649        190,198 
     Loans, leases and other receivables                                  2,567,300      2,307,403      2,494,550 
                                                                          ----------     ----------     ----------
                                                                          2,678,068      2,416,052      2,684,748 
     Less:
          Unearned income and fees, net of related costs                     26,336         24,774         19,644 
          Allowance for loan losses                                          67,753         67,018         68,981 
                                                                          ----------     ----------     ----------
                                                                          2,583,979      2,324,260      2,596,123 
Premises and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation               79,514         74,673         73,779 
Amounts paid in excess of net assets of acquired businesses                  22,524         18,732         19,351 
Other real estate owned                                                         641          1,562          1,748 
Other assets                                                                130,385        131,046        112,985 
                                                                          ----------     ----------     ----------
          Total assets                                                   $5,664,339     $4,934,095     $5,452,447 
                                                                          ==========     ==========     ==========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits:
     Noninterest-bearing demand                                         $   890,805    $   885,833    $   845,983 
     Interest-bearing:
          Savings and money market                                        2,122,646      2,048,715      2,048,889 
          Time under $100,000                                               646,994        513,841        518,856 
          Time over $100,000                                                105,251        123,455        109,294 
          Foreign                                                           124,484        134,132         76,154 
                                                                          ----------     ----------     ----------
                                                                          3,890,180      3,705,976      3,599,176 
Securities sold, not yet purchased                                           86,827         81,437         96,810 
Federal funds purchased and security repurchase agreements                1,044,966        524,538      1,160,933 
Accrued liabilities                                                          70,275         70,873         62,037 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings:
     Less than one year                                                      27,786         25,748         27,145 
     Over one year                                                           94,494        101,571        105,421 
Long-term debt                                                               57,526         58,182         59,107 
                                                                          ----------     ----------     ----------
          Total liabilities                                               5,272,054      4,568,325      5,110,629 
                                                                          ----------     ----------     ----------
Shareholders' equity:
     Capital stock:
          Preferred stock, without par value; authorized 3,000,000
               shares; issued and outstanding, none                               -              -              - 
          Common stock, without par value; authorized 30,000,000 
               shares; issued and outstanding, 14,543,162, 14,559,552
               and 14,546,211 shares                                         74,336         79,193         79,027 
     Net unrealized holding gains and losses on securities available         (1,526)        (5,866)        (3,434)
     Retained earnings                                                      319,475        292,443        266,225 
                                                                          ----------     ----------     ----------
          Total shareholders' equity                                        392,285        365,770        341,818 
                                                                          ----------     ----------     ----------
          Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                     $5,664,339     $4,934,095     $5,452,447 
                                                                          ==========     ==========     ==========
</TABLE>      
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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>                                                                         
<CAPTION>                                                                         
                                                                         Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
                                                                            June 30,              June 30,        
                                                                         ------------------     ----------------
<S>                                                                    <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
(In thousands)                                                              1995       1994     1995       1994   
                                                                            ----       ----     ----       ----
Interest income:
     Interest and fees on loans                                        $ 60,503    $50,672   $115,987    $ 96,548 
     Interest on loans held for sale                                      2,180      3,139      4,308       6,398 
     Interest on money market investments                                14,072      9,143     24,067      16,807 
     Interest on securities:
          Held to maturity:
               Taxable                                                   16,337      9,308     31,841      17,460 
               Nontaxable                                                 3,089      2,910      6,095       5,346 
          Available for sale                                              5,743      5,038     11,386       9,879 
          Trading account                                                 1,051      4,151      4,676       6,628 
     Lease financing                                                      2,461      2,411      4,855       4,919 
                                                                        --------   --------    -------    --------
          Total interest income                                         105,436     86,772    203,215     163,985 
                                                                        --------   --------    -------    --------
Interest expense:                                                               
     Interest on savings and money market deposits                       20,657     14,776     40,162      27,792 
     Interest on time deposits under $100,000                             7,738      4,934     13,823      10,049 
     Interest on time deposits over $100,000                              1,482        968      2,760       1,728 
     Interest on foreign deposits                                         1,820      1,059      3,821       1,613 
     Interest on securities sold, not yet purchased                         465      2,741      2,741       3,640 
     Interest on borrowed funds                                          17,377     13,553     30,810      25,621 
                                                                        --------   --------    -------    --------
          Total interest expense                                         49,539     38,031     94,117      70,443 
                                                                        --------   --------    -------    --------
          Net interest income                                            55,897     48,741    109,098      93,542 
Provision for loan losses                                                   850        467      1,450         757 
                                                                        --------   --------    -------    --------
          Net interest income after provision for loan losses            55,047     48,274    107,648      92,785 
                                                                        --------   --------    -------    --------
Noninterest income:                                                             
     Service charges on deposit accounts                                  7,033      5,699     13,965      11,650 
     Other service charges, commissions and fees                          6,040      5,880     11,440      11,081 
     Trust income                                                         1,152      1,184      2,232       2,276 
     Investment securities gains (losses), net                               52       (165)       (53)       (334)
     Trading account income                                                 111        705     (2,826)        395 
     Loan sales and servicing income                                      6,210      3,802     11,569       7,298 
     Other income                                                         1,507      1,360      1,819       2,495 
                                                                        --------   --------    -------    --------
          Total noninterest income                                       22,105     18,465     38,146      34,861 
                                                                        --------   --------    -------    --------
Noninterest expenses:
     Salaries and employee benefits                                      24,856     22,828     48,363      45,781 
     Occupancy, net                                                       2,480      2,305      5,060       4,603 
     Furniture and equipment expense                                      3,197      2,806      6,258       5,297 
     Other real estate expense                                              (23)       (89)        57          51 
     Legal and professional services                                        766        220      2,101       2,207 
     Supplies                                                             1,144      1,145      2,395       2,422 
     Postage                                                              1,261      1,099      2,508       2,288 
     FDIC premiums                                                        1,963      1,853      3,917       3,674 
     Amortization of intangible assets                                      858        768      1,671       1,659 
     Other expenses                                                       9,380      9,061     18,370      16,505 
                                                                        --------   --------    -------    --------
          Total noninterest expenses                                     45,882     41,996     90,700      84,487 
                                                                        --------   --------    -------    --------
Income before income taxes                                               31,270     24,743     55,094      43,159 
Income taxes                                                             10,749      8,325     18,572      14,303 
                                                                        --------   --------    -------    --------
Net income                                                             $ 20,521    $16,418   $ 36,522    $ 28,856 
                                                                       =========   ========  =========   =========

Weighted average common and common-equivalent shares outstanding         14,786     14,616     14,732      14,497 

Net income per common share                                               $1.39      $1.12      $2.48       $1.99 

</TABLE>


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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>                                                                  
                                                                  Three Months Ended        Six Months Ended      
                                                                      June 30,                 June 30,           
                                                                  ------------------        -----------------
<S>                                                       <C>          <C>          <C>           <C>
(In thousands)                                                      1995         1994         1995         1994   
                                                                    ----         ----         ----         ----
Cash flows from operating activities:
     Net income                                               $    20,521  $    16,418  $    36,522   $     28,856
     Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
          provided by (used in) operating activities:
          Provision for loan losses                                   850          467        1,450           757 
          Write-downs of other real estate owned                        -           79            8           164 
          Depreciation of premises and equipment                    2,573        2,135        5,038         4,245 
          Amortization of premium on core deposits and
               other intangibles                                      858          768        1,671         1,659 
          Amortization of net premium/discount on
               investment securities                                1,136        1,187        2,114         2,779 

          Accretion of unearned income and fees, net of
               related costs                                        1,655       (1,441)       1,468        (2,360)
          Proceeds from sales of trading account securities    12,123,667   25,641,744   51,572,234    45,966,991 
          Increase in trading account securities              (12,113,616) (25,524,959) (51,446,225)  (46,182,474)
          Net (gain) loss on sales of investment                       
            securities                                                (52)         165           53           334
          Proceeds from loans held for sale                        78,697      193,822      160,395       435,116 
          Increase in loans held for sale                         (84,147)    (175,210)    (161,329)     (386,640)
          Net gain on sales of loans, leases and other assets      (3,968)      (1,903)      (7,233)       (3,414)
          Net gain on sales of other real estate owned                 (8)         (14)         (78)          (25)
          Change in accrued income taxes                           (5,311)      (4,946)         (84)          (47)
          Change in accrued interest receivable                    (1,947)      (1,262)      (2,652)       (3,902)
          Change in other assets                                      311        1,402          856        (3,799)
          Change in accrued interest payable                          (55)      (3,286)          25           (42)
          Change in accrued liabilities                             5,160          982         (254)       (5,732)
                                                               -----------   ----------   ----------   -----------
               Net cash provided by (used in) operating                                             
                    activities                                     26,324      146,148      163,979      (147,534)
                                                                ----------    ----------   ---------   -----------

Cash flows from investing activities:
     Net increase in money market investments                    (286,068)    (151,311)    (521,723)     (230,756)
     Proceeds from maturities of investment securities
          held to maturity                                         33,284       43,971       50,472        67,853 
     Purchases of investment securities held to maturity          (39,188)     (54,340)     (78,197)     (130,826)
     Proceeds from sales of investment securities 
          available for sale                                       79,976       13,601      107,763        80,933 
     Proceeds from maturities of investment securities 
          available for sale                                      166,210       17,042      172,227        86,832 
     Purchases of investment securities available for sale       (273,869)     (25,802)    (290,797)     (149,463)
     Proceeds from sales of loans and leases                      123,394       46,354      234,486       110,089 
     Net increase in loans and leases                            (274,816)    (142,718)    (471,187)     (280,925)
     Principal collections on leveraged leases                          -            -           38             - 
     Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment                    273          160          399           424 
     Purchases or premises and equipment                           (5,738)      (2,629)      (9,457)       (5,813)
     Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned                   745          903        1,345         2,860 
     Proceeds from sales of mortgage servicing rights                 288           23          498            34 
     Purchases of mortgage servicing rights                           (37)        (199)         (61)         (423)
     Proceeds from sales of other assets                              175          157          359           249 
     Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash received               1,592        9,852        1,592         9,851
                                                                 ---------    ---------    ---------     ---------
               Net cash (used in) investing activities           (473,779)    (244,936)    (802,243)     (439,081)
                                                                 ---------    ---------    ---------     ---------
</TABLE>





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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>                                                                   
                                                                   Three Months Ended          Six Months Ended   
                                                                       June 30,                  June 30,         
                                                                    ------------------         ----------------
<S>                                                              <C>          <C>          <C>           <C>
(In thousands)                                                      1995         1994        1995          1994   
Cash flows from financing activities:                               ----         ----        ----          ----
     Net increase in deposits                                      72,614        9,903      153,066        71,116 
     Net change in short-term funds borrowed                      447,221      137,915      528,287       497,888 
     Proceeds from FHLB advances over one year                          -        4,300           -         11,108 
     Payments on FHLB advances over one year                       (4,093)     (53,965)      (8,184)      (57,796)
     Payments on long-term debt                                      (289)        (243)        (656)         (480)
     Proceeds from issuance of common stock                           410          152          870           277 
     Payments to redeem common stock                              (17,125)           -      (17,125)            - 
     Dividends paid                                                (5,100)      (4,081)      (9,490)       (8,551)
                                                                 ---------    ---------    ---------     ---------
               Net cash provided by financing activities          493,638       93,981      646,768       513,562 

Net (increase) decrease in cash and due from banks                 46,183       (4,807)       8,504       (73,053)
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period                    279,264      270,724       316,943      338,970 
                                                                 ---------    ---------     ---------     --------
Cash and due from bank at end of period                      $    325,447  $    265,917  $  325,447    $  265,917
                                                               ===========   ==========  ==========     ==========
</TABLE>
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>                                                                          
<CAPTION>                                                                          
                                                                          Three Months Ended         Six Months Ended  
                                                                             June 30,                  June 30,        
                                                                         -------------------        -----------------
<S>                                                                    <C>           <C>         <C>            <C>
 (In thousands)                                                         1995          1994          1995          1994 
                                                                        ----          ----          ----          ----
 Cash paid for:
      Interest                                                         $65,933       $41,028     $110,663       $71,294
      Income taxes                                                      16,043        12,016       17,539        12,601
 Loans transferred to other real estate owned                              233           703          233         1,408


</TABLE>
ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>                                                                                                         
<CAPTION>                                                                                                         
                                                                                                         Twelve Months
                                                                   Six Months Ended                         Ended
                                                                       June 30,                           December 31,
                                                                  ------------------                     --------------
<S>                                                                <C>            <C>                       <C>
 (In thousands)                                                       1995          1994                       1994   
                                                                      ----          ----                       ----
 Balance at beginning of period                                     $292,443      $245,920                   $245,920 
 Add:
      Net income                                                      36,522        28,856                     63,827 
                                                                     --------      --------                   --------
                                                                     328,965       274,776                    309,747 

Deduct cash dividends:
      Preferred, paid by subsidiary to minority shareholder              (20)          (15)                       (33)
      Common, per share $ .65 in 1995 and
           $ .56 and $ 1.16 in 1994                                   (9,470)       (8,051)                   (16,786)
      Common dividend of NBA prior to merger                               -          (485)                      (485)
                                                                     --------      --------                   --------
 Balance at end of period                                           $319,475      $266,225                   $292,443 
                                                                    =========      ========                  =========
</TABLE>


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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)



Basis of Presentation 

The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information
and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.

Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required
by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. 
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring
accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. 
Certain amounts in the 1994 consolidated financial statements have been
reclassified to conform to the 1995 presentation.  Operating results for the six
months ended June 30, 1995 are not necessarily indicative of the results that
may be expected for the year ended December 31, 1995.  For further information,
refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in
Zions Bancorporation's Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1994.

Effective January 1, 1995, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS, Statement) No. 114, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of
a Loan", as amended by SFAS No. 118, "Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of
a Loan - Income Recognition and Disclosures".  SFAS No. 114 requires that
impaired loans be measured based on the present value of expected future cash
flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate or, as a practical
expedient, at the loan's observable market price or the fair value of the
collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  SFAS No. 118 modified certain
other provisions of SFAS No. 114, and requires information about the recorded
investment in certain impaired loans and about how a creditor recognizes
interest income related to those impaired loans.  Adoption of the Statements did
not have a significant impact on the Company's results of operations.  The
Company's recorded investment in impaired loans amounted to $9,873,000 and
$6,589,000 respectively, as of January 1, 1995 and June 30, 1995.  Allowance for
loan losses related to impaired loans as of January 1, 1995 and June 30, 1995
amounted to $26,000 and $1,055,000, respectively.






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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>                                            
                                           Three Months Ended                   Six Months Ended
                                                June 30,                            June 30,           
                                           -----------------                   ----------------                            
<S>                                      <C>         <C>          <C>       <C>         <C>            <C>
(In thousands, except per share                        
 and ratio data)                               1995       1994     % Change        1995       1994      % Change
                                               ----       ----     --------        ----       ----      --------
EARNINGS
Net income                               $   20,521  $   16,418      25.0%   $   36,522  $   28,856       26.6%

PER COMMON SHARE
Net income                                     1.39        1.12      24.1%         2.48        1.99       24.6%
Dividends                                       .35         .28      25.0%          .65         .56       16.1%
Book value at June 30                                                             26.97       23.50       14.8%
Market value at June 30                                                           50.00       39.75       25.8%
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S>                                      <C>         <C>                     <C>         <C>
Weighted average common and common-
     equivalent shares outstanding       14,786,000  14,616,000              14,732,000  14,497,000
Common shares outstanding at June 30                                         14,543,162  14,546,211
</TABLE>

BALANCES AT PERIOD END
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                          <C>         <C>             <C>
Total assets                                                                 $5,664,339  $5,452,447        3.9%
Money market investments                                                        927,646     830,288       11.7%
Securities                                                                    1,594,203   1,552,256        2.7%
Net loans and leases                                                          2,651,732   2,665,104       - .5%
Allowance for loan losses                                                        67,753      68,981      - 1.8%
Total deposits                                                                3,890,180   3,599,176        8.1%
Shareholders' equity                                                            392,285     341,818       14.8%

Nonperforming assets                                                             14,527      21,657      -32.9%
Loans past due 90 days or more                                                    2,688       1,910       40.7%
</TABLE>
PERFORMANCE RATIOS
<TABLE>
<S>                                          <C>         <C>                     <C>         <C>
Net interest margin                           4.56%       3.92%                   4.61%       3.86%
Return on average assets                      1.49%       1.18%                   1.37%       1.07%
Return on average common equity              21.13%      19.44%                  19.31%      17.78%
Common dividend payout                       24.80%      24.81%                  25.93%      29.58%
Nonperforming assets to net loans and 
     leases, other real estate owned  
     and other nonperforming assets                                                        
     at June 30                                                                    .55%        .81%
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
CAPITAL RATIOS
<S>                                          <C>         <C>                    <C>         <C>
Average equity to average assets              7.05%       6.07%                   7.10%       6.00%
Leverage ratio at June 30                                                         6.22%       5.62%
Tier I risk-based capital at June 30                                             11.40%      10.61%
Total risk-based capital at June 30                                              14.42%      13.69%
</TABLE>














                                      


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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

OPERATING RESULTS

Consolidated net income for the second quarter of 1995 was $20,521,000 or $1.39
per share compared to $16,418,000 or $1.12 per share for the second quarter of
1994 and $16,001,000 or $1.09 per share for the first quarter of 1995.

Consolidated net income was $36,522,000 or $2.48 per share for the first six
months of 1995, compared to $28,856,000 or $1.99 per share for the first six
months of 1994, which constituted increases of 26.6% and 24.6%, respectively. 
This stronger level of profitability was achieved for the first six months of
1995 despite a $3,090,000 unusual loss in the Company's trading account during
the first quarter of 1995, as well as a $1,300,000 expense associated with the
closing and transfer of Zions First National Bank's capital markets operation in
New York City to the bank's headquarters in Salt Lake City.


The Company's second-quarter $4,103,000 (25.0%) increase in earnings relative to
the same period a year ago reflects a $7,156,000 (14.7%) increase in net
interest income, a $383,000 (82.0%) increase in the provision for loan losses, a
$3,640,000 (19.7%) increase in noninterest income, a $3,886,000 (9.3%) increase
in noninterest expenses and a $2,424,000 (29.1%) increase in income tax expense.


The $7,666,000 (26.6%) increase in net income for the six-month period ended
June 30, 1995, compared to the similar period in 1994, reflects a $15,556,000
(16.6%) increase in net interest income, a $693,000 (91.5%) increase in the
provision for loan losses, a $3,285,000 (9.4%) increase in noninterest income, a
$6,213,000 (7.4%) increase in noninterest expenses and a $4,269,000 (29.8%)
increase in income tax expense.

The annualized return on average assets for the second quarter and for the first
six months of 1995 was 1.49% and 1.37% compared to 1.18% and 1.07%,
respectively, in 1994, resulting in an annualized return on average common
shareholders' equity of 21.13% and 19.31% for the second quarter and for the
first six months of 1995, compared to 19.44% and 17.78% for the same periods of
1994.




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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NET INTEREST INCOME AND INTEREST RATE SPREADS


Net interest income for the second quarter of 1995, adjusted to a fully taxable-
equivalent basis, increased 14.5% to $57,222,000 from the second quarter of
1994, and increased 5.0% from the first quarter of 1995.  Net interest margin
was 4.56%, compared to 3.92% for the second quarter of 1994, and 4.66% for the
first quarter of 1995.  Six-month net interest income, on a fully taxable-
equivalent basis, was $111,710,000 in 1995, an increase of 16.6% compared to
$95,833,000 for the first six months of 1994.  Net interest margin for the 
first six months of 1995 was 4.61%, compared to 3.86% for the first six months 
of 1994.

The yield on average earning assets increased 160 basis points during the second
quarter of 1995 as compared to the second quarter of 1994, and increased 4 basis
points from the first quarter of 1995.  The average rate paid this quarter on
interest-bearing funds increased 116 basis points from the second quarter of
1994, and increased 14 basis points from the first quarter of 1995.  Comparing
the first six months of 1995 with 1994, the yield on average earning assets
increased 180 basis points, while the cost of interest-bearing funds increased
by 127 basis points.

The spread on average interest-bearing funds for the second quarter of 1995 was
3.80%, up from the 3.36% for the second quarter of 1994 but down from the 3.90%
for the first quarter of 1995.  The spread on average interest-bearing funds for
the first six months of 1995 was 3.85% compared with 3.32% for the same period
in 1994.

The Company attempts to minimize interest rate movement sensitivity through the
management of interest rate maturities, and to a lesser extent, the use of off-
balance sheet arrangements such as caps, floors and interest rate exchange
contract agreements.  Net interest income to the Company from the use of such
off-balance sheet arrangements for the first six months of 1995 was $80,000
compared to $18,000 for the first six months of 1994.  Net interest margin is
also affected by the Company's maintenance of a strong liquidity position.

The increased level of taxable-equivalent net interest income and the increase
in net interest margin in the second quarter and in the first six months of
1995, compared to the same periods in 1994, resulted primarily from the effect
of rates on earning assets increasing more than rates paid on interest-bearing
funds, and decreased activity in security resell arrangements.





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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS, YIELDS AND RATES
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>                                                       
                                                       Three Months Ended                       Six Months Ended
                                                         June 30, 1995                           June 30, 1995       
                                                      -------------------                      ------------------
<S>                                           <C>            <C>          <C>     <C>            <C>           <C>
                                                  Average    Amount of    Average    Average     Amount of     Average
(In thousands)                                    Balance    Interest 1   Rate       Balance     Interest 1    Rate  
ASSETS                                            -------    ----------    -------    -------    ----------    -------
Money market investments:
     Interest-bearing deposits                $    24,659    $     283      4.60% $    22,595    $      511       4.56%
     Federal funds sold and security 
          resell agreements                       917,226       13,789      6.03%     801,123        23,556       5.93%
                                                ----------     --------              ----------    ---------
          Total money market investments          941,885       14,072      5.99%     823,718        24,067       5.89%
Securities:                                     ----------     --------              ----------    ---------
     Held to maturity:
          Taxable                                 926,031       16,337      7.08%     906,067        31,841       7.09%
          Nontaxable                              207,875        4,413      8.51%     205,376         8,707       8.55%
     Available for sale                           345,392        5,743      6.67%     340,765        11,386       6.74%
     Trading account                               74,452        1,051      5.66%     135,295         4,676       6.97%
                                                ----------    ---------             ----------    ----------
          Total securities                      1,553,750       27,544      7.11%   1,587,503        56,610       7.19%
Loans:                                          ----------     --------             ----------    ----------
     Loans held for sale                          104,174        2,180      8.39%     103,919         4,308       8.36%
     Net loans and leases 2                     2,431,446       62,965     10.39%   2,372,807       120,842      10.27%
                                                ----------     --------             ----------      --------
          Total loans                           2,535,620       65,145     10.31%   2,476,726       125,150      10.19%
                                                ----------     --------             ----------      --------
Total interest-earning assets                  $5,031,255     $106,761      8.51%  $4,887,947      $205,827       8.49%
Cash and due from banks                           321,933                             316,150 
Allowance for loan losses                         (67,662)                            (67,448)
Other assets                                      242,899                             233,159 
                                                ----------                          ----------
Total assets                                   $5,528,425                          $5,369,808 
LIABILITIES                                     ==========                          ==========
Interest-bearing deposits:
     Savings deposits                         $   720,053    $   5,681      3.16%  $  735,079      $ 11,450       3.14%
     Money market deposits                      1,401,160       14,976      4.29%   1,370,888        28,712       4.22%
     Time deposits under $100,000                 607,372        7,738      5.11%     573,749        13,823       4.86%
     Time deposits $100,000 or more               101,752        1,482      5.84%     101,989         2,760       5.46%
     Foreign deposits                             135,859        1,820      5.37%     143,856         3,821       5.36%
                                                ----------     --------             ----------       -------
          Total interest-bearing deposits       2,966,196       31,697      4.29%   2,925,561        60,566       4.17%
Borrowed funds:                                 ----------     --------             ----------       --------
     Securities sold, not yet purchased            40,077          465      4.65%      86,896         2,741       6.36%
     Federal funds purchased and security
          repurchase agreements                 1,032,163       14,228      5.53%     896,795        24,411       5.49%
     FHLB advances and other borrowings:
          Less than one year                       24,485          322      5.27%      22,359           644       5.81%
          Over one year                            95,614        1,571      6.59%      97,502         3,171       6.56%
     Long-term debt                                57,696        1,256      8.73%      57,840         2,584       9.01%
                                                ----------     --------             ----------      ---------
          Total borrowed funds                  1,250,035       17,842      5.72%   1,161,392        33,551       5.83%
                                                ----------     --------             ----------      ---------
Total interest-bearing liabilities             $4,216,231     $ 49,539      4.71%  $4,086,953      $ 94,117       4.64%
Noninterest-bearing deposits                      811,853                             799,678 
Other liabilities                                 110,707                             101,674 
                                                ----------                          ----------
Total liabilities                               5,138,791                           4,988,305 
Total shareholders' equity                        389,634                             381,503 
                                                ----------                          ----------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity     $5,528,425                          $5,369,808 
                                                ==========                          ==========
Spread on average interest-bearing funds                                    3.80%                                 3.85%
Net interest income and net yield on                                        =====                                 =====
     interest-earning assets                                  $ 57,222      4.56%                  $111,710       4.61%
                                                              ========      =====                  ========       =====
</TABLE>
1 Taxable-equivalent rates used where applicable. 2 Net of unearned income and 
  fees, net of related costs.  Loans include nonaccrual and restructured loans.
                                       

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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS, YIELDS AND RATES
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>                                                      
                                                      Three Months Ended                       Six Months Ended
                                                         June 30, 1994                           June 30, 1994      
                                                      --------------------                    -------------------
<S>                                          <C>             <C>          <C>      <C>          <C>            <C>
                                                  Average    Amount of    Average  Average    Amount of      Average
(In thousands)                                    Balance    Interest 1   Rate     Balance    Interest 1     Rate   
ASSETS                                            -------    ----------   -------  -------    ----------     --------
Money market investments:
     Interest-bearing deposits                $    24,623     $    305      4.97%  $   24,737    $      505       4.12%
     Federal funds sold and security
          resell agreements                       920,992        8,838      3.85%     946,982        16,302       3.47%
                                               -----------      -------             ----------     ---------
          Total money market investments          945,615        9,143      3.88%     971,719        16,807       3.49%
Securities:                                    -----------      -------             ----------     ---------
     Held to maturity:
          Taxable                                 723,366        9,308      5.16%     696,089        17,460       5.06%
          Nontaxable                              197,561        4,157      8.44%     189,164         7,637       8.14%
     Available for sale                           327,702        5,038      6.17%     336,918         9,879       5.91%
     Trading account                              318,851        4,151      5.22%     263,742         6,628       5.07%
                                                ----------     --------             ----------     ---------
          Total securities                      1,567,480       22,654      5.80%   1,485,913        41,604       5.65%
Loans:                                          ----------     --------             ----------     ---------
     Loans held for sale                          191,050        3,139      6.59%     207,440         6,398       6.22%
     Net loans and leases 2                     2,406,265       53,083      8.85%   2,344,085       101,467       8.73%
                                                ----------     --------             ----------      --------
          Total loans                           2,597,315       56,222      8.68%   2,551,525       107,865       8.53%
                                                ----------      -------             ----------      --------
Total interest-earning assets                  $5,110,410      $88,019      6.91%  $5,009,157      $166,276       6.69%
Cash and due from banks                           344,264                             328,738 
Allowance for loan losses                         (68,796)                            (68,398)
Other assets                                      192,476                             186,729 
                                                ----------                          ----------
Total assets                                   $5,578,354                          $5,456,226 
LIABILITIES                                     ==========                          ==========
Interest-bearing deposits:
     Savings deposits                         $   707,909      $ 5,565      3.15%  $  723,408      $ 10,678       2.98%
     Money market deposits                      1,315,483        9,211      2.81%   1,248,109        17,114       2.77%
     Time deposits under $100,000                 532,145        4,934      3.72%     527,837        10,049       3.84%
     Time deposits $100,000 or more               108,162          968      3.59%      95,525         1,728       3.65%
     Foreign deposits                             114,369        1,059      3.71%      97,275         1,613       3.34%
                                                ----------      -------             ----------       -------
          Total interest-bearing deposits       2,778,068       21,737      3.14%   2,692,154        41,182       3.08%
Borrowed funds:
     Securities sold, not yet purchased           206,786        2,741      5.32%     142,739         3,640       5.14%
     Federal funds purchased and security
          repurchase agreements                 1,096,903       10,305      3.77%   1,146,396        19,042       3.35%
     FHLB advances and other borrowings:
          Less than one year                       40,761          495      4.87%      46,121           991       4.33%
          Over one year                           115,336        1,379      4.80%     134,148         2,822       4.24%
     Long-term debt                                59,578        1,374      9.25%      59,499         2,766       9.37%
                                                ----------      -------             ----------       -------
          Total borrowed funds                  1,519,364       16,294      4.30%   1,528,903        29,261       3.86%
                                                ----------      -------             ----------       -------
Total interest-bearing liabilities             $4,297,432      $38,031      3.55%  $4,221,057      $ 70,443       3.37%
Noninterest-bearing deposits                      855,403                             834,228 
Other liabilities                                  86,759                              73,736 
                                                ----------                          ----------
Total liabilities                               5,239,594                           5,129,021 
Total shareholders' equity                        338,760                             327,205 
                                                ----------                          ----------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity     $5,578,354                          $5,456,226 
                                                ==========                          ==========
Spread on average interest-bearing funds                                    3.36%                                 3.32%
                                                                            =====                                 =====
Net interest income and net yield on 
     interest-earning assets                                   $49,988      3.92%                  $ 95,833       3.86%
                                                               =======      =====                  ========       =====
</TABLE>
1 Taxable-equivalent rates used where applicable.  2 Net of unearned income and
  fees, net of related costs.  Loans include nonaccrual and restructured loans.






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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

The provision for loan losses increased 82.0% to $850,000 for the second quarter
of 1995, as compared with $467,000 for the second quarter of 1994, and increased
41.7% from the $600,000 for the first quarter of 1995.  Net charge-offs for the
second quarter of 1995 were $718,000 or .03% of average net loans and leases,
compared to net charge-offs of $778,000 or .03% of average loans and leases for
the second quarter of 1994, and net charge-offs of $246,000 or .01% of average
loans and leases for the first quarter of 1995.  The provision for loan losses
for the first six months of 1995 totaled $1,450,000, 91.5% more than the
$757,000 provision for the first six months of 1994.  Net charge-offs for the
first six months of 1995 were $964,000 or .04% of average net loans and leases,
compared to net charge-offs of $1,545,000 or .06% of average net loans and
leases for the first six months of 1994.

NONINTEREST INCOME

Noninterest income for the second quarter of 1995 totaled $22,105,000, an
increase of 19.7% from the $18,465,000 for the second quarter of 1994 and an
increase of 15.5% over the first quarter of 1995 excluding the $3,090,000
unusual loss in the Company's trading account during the first quarter.
Comparing the segments of noninterest income for the second quarter of 1995 and
the second quarter of 1994, service charges on deposit accounts, other service
charges, commissions and fees, loan sales and servicing income, and other income
increased 23.4%, 2.7%, 63.3% and 10.8%, respectively, while trust income, and
trading account income decreased 2.7% and 84.3%, respectively, and sales of
investment securities resulted in small net gains compared to net losses.

Noninterest income for the six months ending June 30, 1995 increased 9.4% to
$38,146,000, compared to $34,861,000 for the first six months of 1994. 
Comparing the segments of noninterest income for the first six months of 1995
and the first six months of 1994, service charges on deposit accounts, other
service charges, commissions and fees, and loan sales and servicing income
increased 19.9%, 3.2% and 58.5%, respectively, while trust income, net losses on
sales of investment securities and trading account income excluding the
$3,090,000 unusual loss during the first quarter decreased 1.9%, 84.1% and
33.2%, respectively.

NONINTEREST EXPENSES

Noninterest expenses for the second quarter of 1995, totaling $45,882,000,
increased 9.3% from the $41,996,000 for the second quarter of 1994, and
increased 2.4% for the $44,818,000 for the first quarter of 1995.  Comparing 
the noninterest expense segments for the second quarter of 1995 and the second
quarter of 1994, salaries and employee benefits increased 8.9%, occupancy,
furniture and equipment expenses increased 11.1%, and the total of all other
expenses increased 9.2%.








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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Noninterest expenses for the six months ending June 30, 1995 of $90,700,000
increased 7.4% compared to the $84,487,000 for the corresponding period in 
1994. Comparing the noninterest expense segments for the first six months of 
1995 and the first six months of 1994, salaries and employee benefits increased 
5.6%, occupancy, furniture and equipment expenses increased 14.3%, and the 
total of all other expenses increased 7.7%.

The increase in salaries and employee benefits resulted primarily from 
increased staffing of branch offices opened and acquired and SBA loan 
origination activities, as well as general salary increases, bonuses and 
employee benefit costs.  The increase in occupancy, furniture and equipment 
expenses resulted primarily from additional branch facilities and from the 
further expansion ofthe ATM network, and the installation of personal computers 
and local area networks.  The increase in all other expenses resulted primarily 
from increases in postage, FDIC premiums, telecommunications and advertising 
expenses related to acquisitions and expansion.  At June 30, 1995, the Company 
had 2,731 full-time equivalent employees, 123 offices and 242 ATMs compared to 
2,695 full-time equivalent employees, 118 offices, and 215 ATMs at December 31, 
1994.  As expansion continues to improve revenue growth, the Company is 
continuing its effort to reduce the cost structure and improve efficiency.

INCOME TAXES

The Company's income taxes increased 29.1% to $10,749,000 for the second 
quarter of 1995 compared to $8,325,000 for the second quarter of 1994, and 
$7,823,000 for the first quarter of 1995.  The Company's income taxes increased 
29.8% to $18,572,000 for the first six months of 1995 compared to $14,303,000 
for the first six months of 1994, primarily due to the 27.7% increase in 
before-tax income.  The Company's effective tax rate increased slightly to 
33.7% for the first six months of 1995 from 33.1% for the first six months of 
1994.

ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

EARNING ASSETS

Average earning assets decreased to $4,887.9 million in the six months ended
June 30, 1995 compared to $5,009.2 million in the six months ended June 30,
1994.  Earning assets comprised 91.0% of total average assets for the first six
months of 1995, compared with 91.8% for the first six months of 1994.

Average money market investments, consisting of interest-bearing deposits,
federal funds sold and security resell agreements decreased 15.2% to $823.7
million in the first six months of 1995 compared to $971.7 million in the first
six months of 1994.



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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

During the first six months of 1995, average securities increased 6.8% to
$1,587.5 million compared to $1,485.9 million in the first six months of 1994. 
Average held to maturity taxable securities increased 30.2%, held to maturity 
nontaxable securities increased 8.6%, available for sale securities increased
1.1% and trading account securities decreased 48.7% compared with the first six
months of 1994.

Average net loans and leases decreased 2.9% to $2,476.7 million in the first 
six months of 1995 compared to $2,551.5 million in the first six months of 
1994, representing 50.7% of earning assets in the first six months of 1995 
compared to 50.9% in the first six months of 1994.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The following table presents the Company's investment securities at June 30,
1995, December 31, 1994 and June 30, 1994.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>                                      
                                      June 30,               December 31,              June 30,       
                                        1995                      1994                   1994         
                                     ----------             --------------            ----------                              
(In thousands)                       Amortized    Market      Amortized     Market     Amortized    Market
                                       cost        value       cost         value        cost       value   
                                     ---------    -------     ---------     ------     ---------    ------
<S>                                  <C>          <C>         <C>         <C>          <C>         <C>
Held to maturity
U.S. government agencies and 
     corporations:
     Small Business Administration
          loan-backed securities     $   469,298  $  472,406  $   460,163 $   459,313  $  411,448  $  415,249
     Other agency securities             350,869     348,825      271,440     262,144     212,419     208,627
States and political subdivisions        264,329     268,569      243,225     242,754     211,842     211,102
                                       ----------  ----------    ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
                                       1,084,496   1,089,800      974,828     964,211     835,709     834,978
                                     
Mortgage-backed securities                55,341      55,773       56,079      54,587      62,366      62,232
                                       ----------  ----------   ----------  ----------  ----------   ---------
                                      $1,139,837  $1,145,573   $1,030,907  $1,018,798  $  898,075  $  897,210
                                       ----------  ----------   ----------  ----------  ----------   ----------
Available for sale
U.S. Treasury securities              $   41,881 $    41,737  $    48,269 $    47,177 $    60,071 $    59,499
U.S. government agencies                  99,764      98,713       33,304      33,304      30,612      30,611
                                       ---------- ----------   ----------   ---------   ---------  ----------
                                         141,645     140,450       81,573      80,481      90,683      90,110
                                       ---------- ----------   ----------   ---------   ---------  ----------
Mortgage-backed securities                49,781      49,734       55,560      54,334      48,691      48,496
Equity securities:                     ---------- ----------   ----------   ---------   ---------  ----------
    Mutual funds:
          Accessor Funds, Inc.           118,863     117,525      118,803     111,529     128,215     123,322
          Other                              548         548          534         534         291         291
     Stock:
          Federal Home Loan Bank          69,511      69,511       65,861      65,861      75,520      75,520
          Other                            3,167       3,281        2,785       2,839       2,550       2,626
                                       ---------   ---------    ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
                                         192,089     190,865      187,983     180,763     206,576     201,759
                                       ---------    --------    ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
                                      $  383,515  $  381,049   $  325,116  $  315,578  $  345,950  $  340,365
                                       ---------    --------    ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
Total                                 $1,523,352  $1,526,622   $1,356,023  $1,334,376  $1,244,025  $1,237,575
                                       =========   =========    =========   =========   =========   =========
</TABLE> 








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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

LOANS

The Company has structured its organization to separate the lending function
from the credit administration function to strengthen the control and
independent evaluation of credit activities.  Loan policies and procedures
provide the Company with a framework for consistent underwriting and a basis for
sound credit decisions.  In addition, the Company has well-defined standards for
grading its loan portfolio, and management utilizes the comprehensive loan
grading system to determine risk potential in the portfolio.  Another aspect of
the Company's credit risk management strategy is the diversification of the loan
portfolio.  The Company has a well-diversified loan portfolio with no
significant exposure to highly leveraged transactions and has no foreign credits
in its loan portfolio.

The table below sets forth the amount of loans outstanding by type at June 30,
1995 and December 31, 1994 and June 30, 1994.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(In thousands)
                                           June 30,      December 31,      June 30,
 Types                                       1995         1994              1994   
 ------                                   ----------    -------------     ----------
 <S>                                    <C>              <C>            <C>
 Loans held for sale                    $   110,768      $  108,649     $   190,198
 Commercial, financial, and                 641,194         495,647         532,890
 Real estate:
    Construction                            210,428         218,244         191,008
    Other                                 1,155,083       1,062,423       1,182,857
 Consumer                                   426,343         391,033         447,782
 Lease financing                            125,820         129,547         126,711
 Other receivables                            8,432          10,509          13,302
                                          ----------      ----------      ----------
    Total loans                          $2,678,068      $2,416,052      $2,684,748
                                         ==========      ==========      ==========
</TABLE>


Loans held for sale at June 30, 1995 increased 2.0% from year-end 1994.  All
other loans, net of unearned income and fees increased 11.3% to $2,541.0 million
at June 30, 1995, compared to $2,282.6 million at December 31, 1994.  Commercial
loans, other real estate-secured loans and consumer loans increased from year
end 29.4%, 8.7% and 9.0%, respectively, as real estate construction loans, lease
financing and other receivables decreased 3.6%, 2.9% and 19.8%, respectively. 
Within the other real estate-secured loan portfolio, 1-4 family residential
loans decreased 5.3%, to $428.0 million, home equity credit line loans increased
55.1% to $62.1 million and all other real estate loans increased 16.6%, to
$665.0 million.  During the first six months of 1995, $92.5 million home equity
credit line loans were sold from the real estate portfolio and $65.5 million of
auto loans and $71.3 million of credit card receivables were sold from the
consumer loan portfolio.






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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

RISK ELEMENTS

The Company's nonperforming assets, which include nonaccruing loans,
restructured loans and other real estate owned and other nonperforming assets,
were $14,527,000 at June 30, 1995, down 23.3% from $18,943,000 at December 31,
1994, and down 32.9% from $21,658,000 at June 30, 1994.  Such nonperforming
assets as a percentage of net loans and leases, other real estate owned and
other nonperforming assets were .55%, .79% and .81% at June 30, 1995, December
31, 1994, and June 30, 1994, respectively.

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more totaled $2,688,000 at June 30, 1995,
down 11.6% from $3,041,000 at December 31, 1994, and up 40.7% from $1,910,000 at
June 30, 1994.

No loans were considered potential problem loans at June 30, 1995 and December
31, 1994 compared to one loan in the amount of $2,986,000 at June 30, 1994. 
Potential problem loans are defined as loans presently current by their terms,
but about which management has serious doubt as to the future ability of the
borrower to comply with present repayment terms and which may result in the
reporting of the loans as nonperforming assets.

The following table sets forth the nonperforming assets at June 30, 1995,
December 31, 1994, and June 30, 1994.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>                                                                  
                                                                  June 30,        December 31,          June 30,    
(In thousands)                                                      1995             1994                 1994  
                                                                  --------        ------------         ---------
<S>                                                                <C>              <C>                  <C>
Nonaccrual loans                                                   $10,981          $13,635              $15,521 
Restructured loans                                                     256              567                1,210 
Other real estate owned and other                                                                                
     nonperforming assets                                            3,290            4,741                4,927    
                                                                    -------          -------              -------
     Total                                                         $14,527          $18,943              $21,658   
                                                                   =======          =======              =======    
% of net loans and leases*, other real estate                                                                   
     owned and other nonperforming assets                             .55%            .79%                  .81%  

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more                            $ 2,688          $ 3,041              $ 1,910 
                                                                   =======          ==========           =======

                                                                      .10%            .13%                  .07%
% of net loans and leases*                                           

*Includes loans held for sale.                                                                                   
</TABLE>







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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

In analyzing the adequacy of the allowance for loan and lease losses, management
utilizes a comprehensive loan grading system to determine risk potential in the
portfolio, and considers the results of independent internal and external credit
review, historical charge-off experience, and changes in the composition and
volume of the portfolio.  Other factors, such as general economic conditions and
collateral values, are also considered.  Larger problem credits are individually
evaluated to determine appropriate reserve allocations.  Additions to the
allowance are based upon the resulting risk profile of the portfolio developed
through the evaluation of the above factors.  

The following table shows the changes in the allowance for loan losses and a
summary of loan loss experience.


<TABLE>
<CAPTION> 
                                                                                                        Twelve Months
                                                                       Six Months Ended                   Ended      
(In thousands)                                                           June 30,                       December 31,
                                                                      ------------------                --------------
                                                             1995                    1994                   1994      
                                                             ----                    ----                   ----
<S>                                                       <C>                     <C>                   <C>
 Average loans* and leases outstanding      
       (net of unearned income)                            $2,476,726             $2,551,525              $2,574,995 
                                                           ===========            ============            ===========

 Allowance for possible losses:
 Balance at beginning of the period                       $    67,018              $   68,461           $    68,461 
 Allowance of companies acquired                                  249                  1,308                  1,308 
 Loans and leases charged-off:
      Loans held for sale                                          -                       -                      - 
      Commercial, financial and agricultural                     (422)                 (2,274)               (5,158)
      Real estate                                                (128)                  (371)                  (573)
      Consumer                                                 (3,411)                 (2,029)               (4,756)
      Lease financing                                              (5)                  (709)                (1,174)
      Other receivables                                            -                       -                     -  
                                                             ---------               ---------            ----------
           Total                                               (3,966)                 (5,383)              (11,661)
 Recoveries:                                                 ---------               ---------            -----------
      Loans held for sale                                           -                      -                     -  
      Commercial, financial and agricultural                    1,291                  1,281                  2,180 
      Real estate                                                 190                    123                    676 
      Consumer                                                  1,249                  2,305                  3,732 
      Lease financing                                             272                    129                    141 
      Other receivables                                             -                      -                      - 
                                                             ---------              ---------            -----------
           Total                                                3,002                  3,838                  6,729 
                                                             ---------              ---------            -----------
 Net loan and lease (charge-offs) recoveries                     (964)                (1,545)                (4,932)
 Provision charged against earnings                             1,450                    757                  2,181 
                                                              --------              ---------            -----------
 Balance at end of the period                             $    67,753             $    68,981           $    67,018 
                                                           ===========             ==========             ==========

 *Includes loans held for sale

 Ratio of net charge-offs to
      average loans and leases                                    .04%                    .06%                  .19%
</TABLE>






<PAGE>
ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of net loans and leases was 2.56%
at June 30, 1995, compared to 2.80% at December 31, 1994 and 2.59% at June 30,
1994.  The allowance, as a percentage of nonaccrual loans and accruing loans
past due 90 days or more was 495.7% at June 30, 1995, compared to 401.9% at
December 31, 1994 and 395.7% at June 30, 1994.  The allowance, as a percentage
of nonaccrual loans and restructured loans was 602.9% at June 30, 1995, 
compared to 471.9% at December 31, 1994 and 412.3% at June 30, 1994.

Included in the allowance for loan losses is an amount for unused loan
commitments and standby letters of credit which at June 30, 1995, December 31,
1994, and June 30, 1994, amounted to $5,332,000, $3,674,000 and $3,961,000,
respectively.  Unused loan commitments and standby letters of credit at 
June 30, 1995, December 31, 1994, and June 30, 1994, amounted to $1,374.7 
million, $1,231.2 million and $1,150.8 million, respectively.

DEPOSITS

Average total deposits of $3,725.2 million for the first six months of 1995
increased 5.6% over the $3,526.4 million for the first six months of 1994, with
average demand deposits decreasing 4.1%.  Average savings deposits, money 
market deposits, and time deposits under $100,000, for the first six months of 
1995 increased 1.6%, 9.8% and 8.7% respectively, from the first six months of 
1994.  Average time deposits over $100,000 increased 6.8% and foreign deposits
increased 47.9%, during the first six months of 1995, compared with the same
period one year earlier.

Total deposits increased 5.0% to $3,890.2 million at June 30, 1995, compared to
$3,706.0 million at December 31, 1994.  Comparing June 30, 1995 to December 31,
1994, demand deposits, savings and money market deposits, and time deposits
under $100,000 increased .6%, 3.6% and 25.9%, respectively, while time deposits
over $100,000 decreased 14.7% and foreign deposits decreased 7.2%.

LIQUIDITY AND INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY

Average net loans and leases were 66.5% of average total deposits for the six
months ended June 30, 1995 compared to 72.4% for the six months ended June 30,
1994.  Liquidity is primarily provided by the regularly scheduled maturities of
the Company's investment and loan portfolios.  In addition, the Company's
liquidity is enhanced by the fact that cash, money market securities and liquid
investments, net of "short-term purchased" liabilities and wholesale deposits,
totaled $1,387.7 million or 37.9% of core deposits at June 30, 1995, compared 
to $1,423.6 million or 41.3% of core deposits at December 31, 1994, and 
$1,116.1 million or 32.7% of core deposits at June 30, 1994.

The Company's core deposits, consisting of demand, savings and money market
deposits and time deposits under $100,000, constituted 94.1% of total deposits
at June 30, 1995 compared to 93.0% at December 31, 1994 and 94.8% at June 30,
1994.




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ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Maturing balances in loan portfolios provide flexibility in managing cash 
flows.  Maturity management of those funds is an important source of medium- 
to long-term liquidity.  The Company's ability to raise funds in the capital 
markets through the "securitization" process and by debt issuances allows the 
Company to take advantage of market opportunities to meet funding needs at 
reasonable cost. The Company manages its liquidity position in order to assure 
its ability to meet maturing obligations.  

The Company, through the management of interest rate "maturities" and the use 
of off-balance sheet arrangements such as interest rate caps, floors, and 
interest rate exchange contract agreements, attempts to structure portfolios 
in such a way as to minimize the effects of fluctuating interest rate levels 
on net interest income.

Considering Zions Bancorporation independent from its subsidiaries (Parent
Company), the Parent Company's cash requirements consist primarily of principal
and interest payments on its borrowings, dividend payments to shareholders, and
cash operating expenses and income taxes.  The Parent Company's cash needs are
routinely satisfied through payments by subsidiaries of dividends, management
and other fees, principal and interest payments on subsidiary borrowings from
the parent Company, and proportionate shares of income taxes.

CAPITAL RESOURCES AND DIVIDENDS

During the second quarter of 1995, the Company repurchased and retired 349,805
shares of its common stock at a cost of $17,125,000.

Total shareholders' equity at June 30, 1995 was $392.3 million, an increase of
7.2% over the $365.8 million at December 31, 1994, and an increase of 14.8% 
over the $341.8 million at June 30, 1994.  The ratio of average equity to 
average assets for the first six months of 1995 was 7.10%, compared to 6.00%, 
for the same period in 1994.  At June 30, 1995, the  Company's Tier I risk-
based capital ratio was 11.40%, compared to 11.81% at December 31, 1994 and 
10.61% at June 30, 1994.  At June 30, 1995, the Company's total risk-based 
capital ratio was 14.42%, compared to 14.96% at December 31, 1994 and 13.69% at 
June 30, 1994. The Company's leverage ratio as of June 30, 1995 was 6.22%, 
compared to 6.24% at December 31, 1994 and 5.62% at June 30, 1994.

Dividends declared per common share for the second quarter of 1995 of $.35
increased 25.0% compared to $.28 for the second quarter of 1994.  Dividends
declared per common share of $.65 for the first six months of 1995 increased
16.1% compared to $.56 for the first six months of 1994.  The cash dividend
payout to net income applicable to common shares for the first six months of
1995 was 25.9%, compared to 29.6% for the first six months of 1994.

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

At the close of business June 5, 1995, the purchase transaction of Zions
Bancorporation and First Western Bancorporation and it's banking subsidiary,
First Western National Bank, was consummated at a purchase price of $10.7
million, paid through the exchange of Zions Bancorporation common stock for
First Western Bancorporation stock and the minority interest shares of First
Western National Bank.  First Western National Bank was merged into Zions
Bancorporation's wholly owned subsidiary, Zions First National Bank providing
expanded banking services in Moab, Blanding and Monticello, Utah.





<PAGE>
ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

PART II.       OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SHAREHOLDERS

The following is a summary of matters submitted to vote at the Annual Meeting 
of Shareholders of Zions Bancorporation:

         a)    The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on April 28, 1995.

         b)    Election of Directors

               Proxies were solicited by Zions Bancorporation's management
               pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange
               Act of 1934.  There was no solicitation in opposition to
               management's nominees as listed in the proxy statement, and
               all of such nominees were elected pursuant to the vote of
               the shareholders as indicated in the proxy statement.

         c)    The matters voted upon and the results of the voting were as
               follows:

                     (1)   Election of Directors
<TABLE>                                                                                    
                          <S>                             <C>                      <C>       
                                                                                    Withhold
                                                            For                     Authority
                                                            ---                    ----------
                           Roger B. Porter                12,076,307                  83,448
                           L. E. Simmons                  12,082,199                  77,556
                           I. J. Wagner                   12,082,408                  77,347
</TABLE>
                     (2)   Amendments to the Zions
                           Bancorporation Key Employee
                           Incentive Stock Option Plan

                           Amendments to the Zions Bancorporation Key Employee
                           Incentive Stock Option Plan to increase the number 
                           of shares issuable under the Plan from 506,000 to
                           806,000 and to extend the term of the Plan to April
                           28, 2005 were approved.
                           For                  Against                Abstain
                           ---                  -------                -------
                           11,668,760           381,255                109,740

                     (3)   Appointment of Independent Accountants

                           The selection of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP as the firm of
                           independent certified public accountants to audit the
                           books and accounts of Zions Bancorporation and its
                           subsidiaries for the year ending December 31, 1995
                           was ratified.
                           For                  Against                Abstain
                           ---                  -------                -------
                           12,090,072           23,269                  46,414







<PAGE>
ZIONS BANCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

PART II.       OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

         a)    Exhibits 

               Exhibit 10.1      Zions Utah Bancorporation Key Employee
                                       Incentive Stock Option Plan

               Exhibit 10.2      Amendment No. 1 to Zions Bancorporation
                                 (formerly Zions Utah Bancorporation) Key
                                 Employee Incentive Stock Option Plan

               Exhibit 10.3      Amendment No. 2 to Zions Bancorporation
                                 Key Employee Incentive Stock Option Plan

               Exhibit 27 Article 9 Financial Schedules for Form 10-Q

         b)    Reports on Form 8-K

               There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during the quarter
               ending June 30, 1995.


                               S I G N A T U R E S

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.

                                     ZIONS BANCORPORATION

                                     /s/ Harris H. Simmons               
                                     ---------------------------------------
                                     Harris H. Simmons, President and 
                                     Chief Executive Officer


                                     /s/ Gary L. Anderson                
                                     ---------------------------------------   
                                     Gary L. Anderson, Senior Vice President
                                     and Chief Financial Officer

Dated:  August 10, 1995



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<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF JUNE 30, 1995 AND RELATED UNAUDITED
CONSOLIDATED STAEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995
INCLUDED IN THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1995 AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.1

                            ZIONS UTAH BANCORPORATION
                    KEY EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN

                                    ARTICLE I
                          Purpose and Scope of the Plan

1.1   Purpose
      -------

      The purpose of the Plan is to promote the long-term success of Zions Utah
      Bancorporation by providing financial incentives to key employees who are
      in positions to make significant contributions toward such success.  The
      Plan is designed to attract individuals of outstanding ability to
      employment with Zions Utah Bancorporation and to encourage key employees
      to acquire a proprietary interest in Zions Utah Bancorporation, to
      continue employment with Zions Utah Bancorporation, and to render superior
      performance during such employment.

1.2   Definitions
      -----------

      Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms have
      the meanings set forth below.

      "Board of Directors" means the Board of Directors of the Company.

      "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended.

      "Committee" means the Executive Compensation Committee of the Board of
      Directors, which committee shall be composed of at least three directors
      who have not been eligible to receive an award under the Plan at any time
      within a period of one year immediately preceding the date of their
      appointment to such committee.

      "Common Stock" means the common stock of the  Company, without par value,
      or such other class of shares or other securities as to which the
      provisions of the Plan may be applicable.

      "Company" means Zions Utah Bancorporation.

      "Fair Market Value" of a share of Common Stock on any particular date is
      the mean between the closing dealer "bid" and "ask" prices of a share of
      Common Stock as quoted by NASDAQ.  If no "bid" and "ask" prices are 
      quoted for the date of grant, the Fair Market Value of a share of Common 
      Stock on such date shall be determine with reference to such prices of a 
      share of Common Stock on the first preceding date on which such prices 
      were quoted. If Common Stock is listed on an established stock exchange 
      or exchanges, the Fair Market Value shall be deemed to be the highest 
      closing price of Common stock on such stock exchange or exchanges on the 
      day the option is granted or, if no sale of Common Stock has been made on 
      any stock exchange on that day, the Fair Market Value shall be determined 
      by reference to
      
      
      
      <PAGE>
      such price for the next preceding day on which a sale occurred.  In the
      event that Common stock is not traded on an established stock exchange,
      and no closing dealer "bid" and "ask" prices are available, then the
      purchase price shall be 100 percent of the Fair Market Value of one share
      of Common Stock on the day the option is granted, as determined on the
      Committee in good faith.

      "Grant Date," as used with respect to a particular Option, means the date
      as of which such option is granted by the Committee pursuant to the Plan.

      "Grantee" means the individual to who an Option is granted by the
      Committee pursuant to the Plan.

      "Incentive Stock Option" means an option, granted by the Committee
      pursuant to Article II, to purchase shares of Common Stock in a manner
      which qualifies as an Incentive Stock Option as described in Section 422A
      of the Code of 1954, as amended.

      "Option Period" means the period beginning on the Grant Date and ending
      the day specified in the agreement for each option but in no event longer
      than the tenth anniversary of the Grant Date.

      "Plan" means the Zions Utah Bancorporation Key Employee Incentive Stock
      Option Plan as set forth herein and as may be amended from time to time.

      "Retirement," as applied to a Grantee, means the Grantee's termination of
      employment with Zions Utah Bancorporation at a time when the Grantee
      receives an immediately payable retirement benefit under the Zions Utah
      Bancorporation Retirement Plan or under any other retirement plan that is
      maintained by a subsidiary of Zions Utah Bancorporation and that is
      determined by the Committee to be the functional equivalent of the
      Company's Retirement Plan.

      "Zions" means the Company, any stock corporation of which a majority of
      the voting common or capital stock is owned directly or indirectly by the
      Company, and any other company designated as such by the Committee, but
      only during the period of such ownership or designation.

      "Total and permanent Disability," as applied to a Grantee, means that the
      Grantee; (i) has established to the satisfaction of the Company that the
      Grantee is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason
      of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be
      expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last
      for a continuous period of not less than 12 months (all within the meaning
      of Section 105(d) (4) of the Code); and (ii) has satisfied any requirement
      imposed by the Committee.



<PAGE>
1.3   Aggregate Limitation
      --------------------

      (a)   The aggregate number of shares of Common Stock with respect to which
            Incentive Stock Options may be granted shall not exceed 256,000
            shares of Common Stock, subject to adjustment in accordance with
            Section 3.l.

      (b)   Any shares of Common Stock to be delivered by the Company upon the
            exercise of Incentive Stock Options shall be issued from the
            Company's authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock or from
            Treasury Stock acquired by the Company at the discretion of the
            Board of Directors.

      (c)   In the event that any Incentive Stock Option lapses or otherwise
            terminates prior to being fully exercised, any share of Common Stock
            allocable to the unexercised portion of such option may again be
            made subject to an Incentive Stock Option.

1.4   Administration of the Plan
      --------------------------

      (a)   The Plan shall be administered by the Committee which shall have the
            authority:

                  (i)   to determine key employees of Zions and its subsidiaries
                        to whom, and the times at which, Incentive Stock Options
                        shall be granted and the number of shares of Common
                        stock to be subject to each such option taking into
                        account the nature of the services rendered by the
                        particular employee, the employee's potential
                        contribution to the long-term success of the Corporation
                        and/or any of its subsidiaries and such other factors as
                        the Committee in its discretion shall deem relevant;

                  (ii)  to interpret the Plan and to establish rules and
                        regulations relating to it;

                  (iii) to prescribe the terms and provisions of the agreements
                        for the grant of Incentive Stock Options; and

                  (iv)  to make all other determinations necessary or advisable
                        in order to administer the Plan.

      (b)   All decisions of the Committee upon questions concerning the Plan or
            any Incentive Stock Option shall be conclusive.


1.5   Eligibility for Awards
      ----------------------

      The Committee shall designate from time to time the key employees of Zions
      and its subsidiaries who are to be granted Incentive Stock Options.  In no
      event may a member of the Committee or any nonemployee Director be granted
      an Incentive Stock Option.




<PAGE>
1.6   Effective Date and Duration of Plan
      -----------------------------------
      
      The Plan shall become effective as of December 28, 1981, upon its adoption
      by the Board of Directors; provided, that any grant of Incentive Stock
      Options is subject to the approval of the Plan by the shareholders of the
      Company within twelve months of adoption by the Board of Directors. 
      Unless previously terminated by the Board of Directors, the Plan shall
      terminate on the tenth anniversary of the effective date.


                                   ARTICLE II
                                  Stock Options


2.1.  Grant of Incentive Stock Options
      --------------------------------

      The Committee may from time to time, subject to the provisions of the
      Plan, grant Incentive Stock Options to key employees to purchase shares of
      Common Stock allotted in accordance with Section 1.3.

2.2   Option Requirements
      -------------------

      (a)   All Incentive Stock Options are intended to qualify as an "incentive
            stock options" within the meaning of Subsection (b) of Section 422A
            of the Code.

      (b)   An Incentive Stock Option shall be evidenced by a written instrument
            specifying the number of shares of Common Stock that may be
            purchased by its exercise, the Option Period and any other such
            terms and conditions consistent with the Plan as the Committee shall
            determine.

      (c)   An Incentive Stock Option shall not be granted on or after the tenth
            anniversary of the date upon which the Plan was adopted by the Board
            of Directors.

      (d)   An Incentive Stock Option shall not be granted to an individual who,
            on the date of grant, owns stock possessing more than ten percent of
            the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of Zions or
            any subsidiary corporation.

      (e)   An Incentive Stock Option shall not be exercisable after the
            expiration of the Option Period.

      (f)   An Incentive Stock Option shall not be exercisable while there is
            outstanding (within meaning of Section 422A (c) (7) of the Code) any
            other "incentive stock option," within the meaning of Subsection (b)
            of Section 422A of the Code, which was granted before the granting
            of the Incentive Stock Option to the Grantee to purchase stock in
            Zions Utah Bancorporation or in a corporation which, on the Grant
            Date, is a parent or subsidiary corporation of Zions Utah
            Bancorporation or is a predecessor corporation of any of such
            corporations.

      
      <PAGE>
      (g)   The Committee may provide, in the instrument evidencing an Incentive
            Stock option, for the lapse of the Incentive Stock option, prior to
            the expiration of the Option Period, upon the occurrence of any
            event specified by the Committee.

      
      (h)   The option price per share of Common stock shall be equal to the
            Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the Grant Date.

      (i)   The aggregate Fair Market Value, determined on the Grant Date, of
            the shares of Common Stock with respect to which any Grantee may be
            granted one or more Incentive Stock Options under the Plan (within
            the meaning of Subsection (b) of Section 422A of the Code) in any
            calendar year shall not exceed $100,000.00 plus any "unused limit
            carryover" to such year, determined in accordance with Section 422A
            (c) (4) of the Code.

      (j)   An Incentive stock Option shall not be transferable other than by
            will or the laws of descent and distribution and, during the
            Grantee's lifetime, shall be exercisable only by the Grantee;
            except, that the Committee may permit:

                  (i)   exercise, during Grantee's lifetime, by Grantee's
                        guardian or legal representative; and

                  (ii)  transfer, upon Grantee's death, to beneficiaries
                        designated by Grantee in a manner authorized by the
                        Company; provided that the Committee determines that
                        such exercise and such transfer are consonant with
                        requirements for exemption from Section 16 (b) of the
                        Securities Exchange act of 1934, as amended, and with
                        the requirements of Section 422A (b) (5) of the Code.

      (k)   In the event of retirement, the option to exercise shall lapse at
            the earlier of the Option Period of the Incentive Stock Option or
            three months after retirement.  In the event of voluntary
            termination of employment at the election of the employee or
            termination for cause at the election of the Company, all Incentive
            Stock Options shall lapse forthwith.  In the event of termination
            due to death or total and permanent disability, any Incentive Stock
            Options shall lapse at the earlier of the appropriate Option Period
            or one year after termination due to such causes.

      (l)   A person electing to exercise an Incentive stock Option shall give
            written notice, in such form as the Committee may require, of such
            election to the Company and shall tender to the Company the full
            specified option purchase price of the shares of Common stock for
            which the election is made.  Payment of the purchase price shall be
            made in cash or in such other form as the Board of Directors may
            approve, including shares of Common stock of the Company valued at
            the Fair Market Value on the date of exercise of the Option.

                                   
                                   
<PAGE>                                   
                                   ARTICLE III
                               General Provisions

3.1   Adjustment Provisions
      ---------------------

      (a)   If:

                  (i)   any recapitalization, reclassification, split-up or
                        consolidation of Common Stock is effected;

                  (ii)  the outstanding shares of Common Stock are exchanged, in
                        connection with a merger or consolidation of the Company
                        or a sale by the Company of all or a part of its assets,
                        for a different number or class of shares of stock or
                        other securities of the Company or for shares of the
                        stock or other securities of any other corporation;

                  (iii) new, different or additional shares or other securities
                        of the Company or of another corporation are received by
                        the holders of Common Stock; or

                  (iv)  any distribution is made to the holders of Common Stock
                        other than a cash dividend;  then the Committee shall
                        make appropriate adjustments to:

                        
                        
                        (A)   The number and class of shares or other securities
                              that may be issued or transferred pursuant to
                              Incentive stock Options, and

                        (B)   the purchase price to be paid per share under
                              outstanding options.

            (b)   Upon the dissolution or liquidation of the Company, the Plan
                  shall terminate, and all options previously granted shall
                  lapse on the date of such dissolution or liquidation of the
                  Company.

            (c)   Adjustments under Subsection (a) shall be made according to
                  the sole discretion of the Committee, and its decision shall
                  be binding and conclusive.

            (d)   Except as provided in subparagraphs (a) and (b), the issuance
                  by the Company of shares of stock of any class, or securities
                  convertible into shares of stock of any class shall not affect
                  the Incentive stock Options.



<PAGE>
3.2   Additional Conditions
      ---------------------

      Any shares of Common stock issued or transferred under any provision of
      the Plan may be issued or transferred subject to such conditions, in
      addition to those specifically provided in the Plan, as the Committee or
      Company may impose.

3.3   No Right to Employment
      ----------------------

      Nothing in the Plan or in any instrument executed pursuant thereto shall
      confer upon any employee any right to continue in the employ of Zions Utah
      Bancorporation or any of its subsidiaries or shall affect the right of
      Zions Utah Bancorporation or a subsidiary thereof to terminate the
      employment of any employee, with or without cause.

3.4   Legal Restrictions
      ------------------

      The Company will not be obligated to issue shares of Common Stock or make
      any payment if counsel to the Company determines that such issuance or
      payment would violate any law or regulation of any governmental authority
      or any agreement between the Company and any national securities exchange
      upon which the Common Stock may be listed.  In connection with any stock
      issuance or transfer, the person acquiring the shares shall, if requested
      by the Company, give assurances satisfactory to counsel to the Company
      regarding such matters as the Company may deem desirable to assure
      compliance with all legal requirements.  The Company shall in no event be
      obliged to take any action in order to cause the exercise of any Incentive
      Stock Option.

3.5   No Rights as Shareholders
      -------------------------

      No Grantee, and no beneficiary or other person claiming through a Grantee,
      shall have any interest in any shares of Common stock allocated for the
      purposes of the Plan or subject to any Incentive Stock Option until such
      shares of Common Stock shall have been transferred to the Grantee or such
      person.  Furthermore, the existence of the Incentive Stock Options shall
      not affect: the right or power of the Company or its stockholders to make
      adjustments, recapitalizations, reorganizations or other changes in the
      Company's capital structure or its business; any issue of bonds,
      debentures, preferred or prior preference stocks affecting the Common
      Stock of the Company or the rights thereof; the dissolution or liquidation
      of the Company, or sale or transfer of any part of its assets or business;
      or any other corporate act, whether of a similar character or otherwise.

3.6   Withholding Taxes
      -----------------

      The Company may require Grantee, as a condition of exercise of an
      Incentive Stock Option, to pay or reimburse any taxes which it determines
      it is required to withhold in connection with the grant or exercise of the
      Incentive Stock Option.


      

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3.7   Choice of Law
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      The validity, interpretation and administration of the Plan and of any
      rules, regulations, determinations or decisions made thereunder, and the
      rights of any and all persons having or claiming to have any interest
      therein or thereunder, shall be determined exclusively in accordance with
      the laws of the State of Utah.  Without limiting the generality of the
      foregoing, the period within which any action in connection with the Plan
      must be commenced shall be governed by the Laws of the State of Utah;
      without regard to the place where the act or omission complained of took
      place, the residence of any party to such action or the place where the
      action may be brought.

3.8   Amendment, Suspension and Termination of Plan
      ---------------------------------------------

      The Board of Directors may at any time terminate, suspend or amend the
      Plan; however, no such amendment shall, without the approval of the
      shareholders of the Company:

      (a)   increase the aggregate number of shares which may be issued in
            connection with Incentive Stock Options;

      (b)   change the Incentive stock Option exercise price;

      (c)   increase the maximum period during which Incentive Stock Options may
            be exercised;

      (d)   extend the effective period of the Plan; or

      (e)   materially modify the requirements as to eligibility for
            participation in the Plan.




                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.2

                              ZIONS BANCORPORATION
                               AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
                    KEY EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN



      The Key Employee Incentive Stock Option Plan (the "Plan") maintained by
Zions Bancorporation under the name Zions Utah Bancorporation Key Employee
Incentive Stock Option Plan, as adopted on December 28, 1981 by the Board of
Directors of the Company and approved on April 28, 1982 by the shareholders of
the Company, shall be and hereby is amended as follows:

1.    All references in the Plan to Zions Utah Bancorporation shall be deemed to
      refer to Zions Bancorporation, and the Plan may hereinafter be referred to
      as the Zions Bancorporation Key Employee Incentive Stock Option Plan.

2.    Paragraph 1.3(a) of the Plan shall be and hereby is amended to read in its
      entirety, as follows:

      (a)   The aggregate number of shares of Common Stock with respect to which
            Incentive Stock Options may be granted under the Plan shall not
            exceed 506,000 shares of Common Stock, subject to adjustment in
            accordance with Section 3.1.

3.    Paragraph 1.6 of the Plan shall be and hereby is amended to read in its
      entirety as follows:

                  The Plan shall become effective as of December 28, 1981, upon
      its adoption by the Board of Directors; provided, that any grant of
      Incentive Stock Options is subject to the approval of the Plan by the
      shareholders of the Company within twelve months of adoption by the Board
      of Directors.  Unless previously terminated by the Board of Directors, the
      Plan shall terminate on the 20th anniversary of the effective date.

4.    Paragraph 2.2 (f) of the Plan shall be deleted in its entirety and shall
      be of no further force or effect whatsoever.

5.    These amendments shall not in any way be deemed to cause or effect an
      amendment of any Incentive Stock Options (as defined in the Plan)
      outstanding as of the date hereof.





                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.3

                              ZIONS BANCORPORATION
                             AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
                    KEY EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION PLAN


      The Key Employee Incentive Stock Option Plan (the "Plan"), maintained by
Zions Bancorporation under the name Zions Bancorporation Key Employee Incentive
Stock Option Plan, as adopted on December 28, 1981 by the Board of Directors of
the Company and approved on April 28, 1982 by the shareholders of the Company,
shall be and hereby is amended as follows:

1.    Paragraph 1.3(a) of the Plan shall be and hereby is amended to read in its
      entirety, as follows:

      (a)   The aggregate number of share of Common Stock with respect to which
            Incentive Stock Options may be granted under the Plan shall not
            exceed 806,000 shares of Common Stock, subject to adjustment in
            accordance with Section 3.1.

2.    Paragraph 1.6 of the Plan shall be and hereby is amended to read in its
      entirety as follows:

                  The Plan shall be come effective as of December 28, 1981, upon
      its adoption by the Board of Directors, provide, that any grant of
      Incentive Stock Options is subject to the approval of the Plan by the
      shareholders of the Company within twelve months of adoption by the Board
      of Directors.  Unless previously terminated by the Board of Directors, the
      Plan shall terminate April 28, 2005.

      These amendments shall not in any way be deemed to cause or effect an
amendment of any Incentive Stock Options (as defined in the Plan) outstanding as
of the date hereof.




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