FIRST COMMUNITY BANKSHARES INC /VA/ 10-Q

fcbc20220331_10q.htm       Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549   FORM 10-Q   ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934   For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 or   ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934   Commission file number: 000-19297     FIRST COMMUNITY BAN K SHARES, INC.     (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)     Virginia   55-0694814 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)   P.O. Box 989 Bluefield , Virginia   24605-0989 (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)     ( 276 ) 326-9000     (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)             Not Applicable   (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)   Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act:   Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock ($1.00 par value) FCBC NASDAQ Global Select   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☑ Yes ☐ No   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☑ Yes ☐ No   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.     Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☑   Non-accelerated filer ☐  Smaller reporting company ☐     Emerging growth company ☐   If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐ Yes ☑ No   As of  April 29, 2022, there were 16,735,375  shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock, $1.00 par value.     Table of Contents     FIRST COMMUNITY BAN K SHARES, INC. FORM 10-Q INDEX   PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION P age       Item 1. Financial Statements       Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2022 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2021 4     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (Unaudited)  5     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (Unaudited) 6     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (Unaudited) 7     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (Unaudited) 8     Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 9 Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 33 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 47 Item 4. Controls and Procedures 47       PART II. OTHER INFORMATION         Item 1. Legal Proceedings 47 Item 1A. Risk Factors 47 Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 48 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 48 Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 48 Item 5. Other Information 48 Item 6. Exhibits 49       Signatures 51     2 Table of Contents     CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS   Forward-looking statements in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the accompanying Exhibits, filings incorporated by reference, reports to shareholders, and other communications that represent the Company’s beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, guidelines, expectations, anticipations, estimates, and intentions are made in good faith pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. The words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” and other similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, could cause financial performance to differ materially from that expressed in such forward-looking statements:     ● the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the negative impacts and disruptions to the communities the Company serves, and the domestic and global economy, which may have an adverse effect on the Company’s business;   ● the strength of the U.S. economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which we conduct operations;   ● the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary, and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve System;   ● inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations;   ● timely development of competitive new products and services and the acceptance of these products and services by new and existing customers;   ● the willingness of customers to substitute competitors’ products and services for the Company’s products and services and vice versa;   ● the impact of changes in financial services laws and regulations, including laws about taxes, banking, securities, and insurance;   ● the impact of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and federal banking regulators’ continued implementation of programs to address capital and liquidity in the banking system;   ● technological changes;   ● the cost and effects of cyber incidents or other failures, interruptions, or security breaches of our systems or those of third-party providers;   ● the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, and other accounting standard setters;    ● the effect of acquisitions, including, without limitation, the failure to achieve the expected revenue growth and/or expense savings from such acquisitions;   ● the growth and profitability of noninterest, or fee, income being less than expected;   ● unanticipated regulatory or judicial proceedings;   ● changes in consumer spending and saving habits; and   ● the Company’s success at managing the risks mentioned above.   This list of important factors is not exclusive. If one or more of the factors affecting these forward-looking statements proves incorrect, actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Therefore, the Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information and statements. The Company does not intend to update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, to reflect changes. These cautionary statements expressly qualify all forward-looking statements that apply to the Company including the risk factors presented in Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.   3 Table of Contents   PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION   Item 1.     Financial Statemen ts     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS       March 31,     December 31,       2022     2021 (1)   (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)   (Unaudited)           Assets                 Cash and due from banks   $ 50,485     $ 47,067   Federal funds sold     403,742       627,036   Interest-bearing deposits in banks     3,079       3,336   Total cash and cash equivalents     457,306       677,439   Debt securities available for sale     268,703       76,292   Loans held for investment, net of unearned income     2,244,296       2,165,569   Allowance for credit losses     ( 28,981 )     ( 27,858 ) Loans held for investment, net     2,215,315       2,137,711   Premises and equipment, net     50,912       52,284   Other real estate owned     848       1,015   Interest receivable     8,100       7,900   Goodwill     129,565       129,565   Other intangible assets     5,266       5,622   Other assets     108,112       106,691   Total assets   $ 3,244,127     $ 3,194,519                     Liabilities                 Deposits                 Noninterest-bearing   $ 860,652     $ 842,783   Interest-bearing     1,922,292       1,886,608   Total deposits     2,782,944       2,729,391   Securities sold under agreements to repurchase     2,488       1,536   Interest, taxes, and other liabilities     34,539       35,817   Total liabilities     2,819,971       2,766,744                     Stockholders' equity                 Preferred stock, undesignated par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; Series A Noncumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, $ 0.01 par value; 25,000 shares authorized; none outstanding     -       -   Common stock, $ 1 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 23,910,857 shares issued and 16,781,975 outstanding at March 31, 2022; 23,971,347 shares issued and 16,878,220 outstanding at December 31, 2021     16,782       16,878   Additional paid-in capital     144,088       147,619   Retained earnings     269,798       264,824   Accumulated other comprehensive loss     ( 6,512 )     ( 1,546 ) Total stockholders' equity     424,156       427,775   Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 3,244,127     $ 3,194,519     (1)   Derived from audited financial statements         See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.           4 Table of Contents     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)       Three Months Ended       March 31,   (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)   2022     2021   Interest income                 Interest and fees on loans   $ 24,641     $ 26,540   Interest on securities -- taxable     556       198   Interest on securities -- tax-exempt     194       297   Interest on deposits in banks     248       116   Total interest income     25,639       27,151   Interest expense                 Interest on deposits     486       869   Total interest expense     486       869   Net interest income     25,153       26,282   Provision for (recovery of) credit losses     1,961       ( 4,001 ) Net interest income after provision for loan losses     23,192       30,283   Noninterest income                 Wealth management     972       881   Service charges on deposits     3,498       3,031   Other service charges and fees     3,017       3,022   Other operating income     1,707       635   Total noninterest income     9,194       7,569   Noninterest expense                 Salaries and employee benefits     11,671       10,884   Occupancy expense     1,269       1,275   Furniture and equipment expense     1,614       1,367   Service fees     1,503       1,335   Advertising and public relations     540       335   Professional fees     453       466   Amortization of intangibles     357       357   FDIC premiums and assessments     218       199   Other operating expense     2,361       2,602   Total noninterest expense     19,986       18,820   Income before income taxes     12,400       19,032   Income tax expense     2,885       4,430   Net income   $ 9,515     $ 14,602                     Earnings per common share                 Basic   $ 0.57     $ 0.83   Diluted     0.56       0.82   Weighted average shares outstanding                 Basic     16,817,284       17,669,937   Diluted     16,864,515       17,729,185     See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.   5 Table of Contents     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)       Three Months Ended       March 31,       2022     2021   (Amounts in thousands)                 Net income   $ 9,515     $ 14,602   Other comprehensive income, before tax                 Available-for-sale debt securities:                 Change in net unrealized losses on debt securities     ( 5,896 )     ( 817 ) Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale debt securities     ( 5,896 )     ( 817 ) Employee benefit plans:                 Net actuarial loss     ( 423 )     ( 206 ) Reclassification adjustment for amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss recognized in net income     34       97   Net unrealized losses on employee benefit plans     ( 389 )     ( 109 ) Other comprehensive loss, before tax     ( 6,285 )     ( 926 ) Income tax benefit     ( 1,319 )     ( 194 ) Other comprehensive loss, net of tax     ( 4,966 )     ( 732 ) Total comprehensive income   $ 4,549     $ 13,870     See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.   6 Table of Contents     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) THREE MONTHS ENDED March 31, 2022 and 2021                                                       Accumulated                                                               Other           (Amounts in thousands,   Preferred             Common             Additional             Comprehensive           except share and per share data)   Stock Outstanding     Preferred Stock     Stock Outstanding     Common Stock     Paid-in Capital     Retained Earnings     Loss     Total                                                                     Balance January 1, 2021     -     $ -       17,722,507     $ 17,723     $ 173,345     $ 237,585     $ ( 1,923 )   $ 426,730   Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-13     -       -       -       -       -       ( 5,870 )     -       ( 5,870 ) Net income     -       -       -       -       -       14,602       -       14,602   Other comprehensive loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       ( 732 )     ( 732 ) Common dividends declared -- $ 0.25 per share     -       -       -       -       -       ( 4,428 )     -       ( 4,428 ) Equity-based compensation expense     -       -       51,550       51       483       -       -       534   Issuance of common stock to 401(k) plan -- 5,652 shares     -       -       5,652       6       142       -       -       148   Repurchase of common shares -- 187,700 shares at $ 26.56 per share     -       -       ( 187,700 )     ( 188 )     ( 4,797 )     -       -       ( 4,985 ) Balance March 31, 2021     -     $ -       17,592,009     $ 17,592     $ 169,173     $ 241,889     $ ( 2,655 )   $ 425,999                                                                     Balance January 1, 2022     -     $ -       16,878,220     $ 16,878     $ 147,619     $ 264,824     $ ( 1,546 )   $ 427,775   Net income     -       -       -       -       -       9,515       -       9,515   Other comprehensive loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       ( 4,966 )     ( 4,966 ) Common dividends declared -- $ 0.27 per share     -       -       -       -       -       ( 4,541 )     -       ( 4,541 ) Equity-based compensation expense     -       -       25,137       25       147       -       -       172   Common stock options exercised -- 4,536 shares     -       -       4,536       5       98       -       -       103   Issuance of common stock to 401(k) plan -- 6,082 shares     -       -       6,082       6       179       -       -       185   Repurchase of common shares -- 132,000 shares at $ 30.96 per share     -       -       ( 132,000 )     ( 132 )     ( 3,955 )     -       -       ( 4,087 ) Balance March 31, 2022     -     $ -       16,781,975     $ 16,782     $ 144,088     $ 269,798     $ ( 6,512 )   $ 424,156     See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.   7 Table of Contents     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)       Three Months Ended       March 31,   (Amounts in thousands)   2022     2021   Operating activities                 Net income   $ 9,515     $ 14,602   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities                 Provision for (recovery of) credit losses     1,961       ( 4,001 ) Depreciation and amortization of premises and equipment     1,108       1,125   Amortization of premiums on investments, net     100       85   Amortization of FDIC indemnification asset, net     -       280   Amortization of intangible assets     357       357   Accretion on acquired loans     ( 866 )     ( 1,187 ) Equity-based compensation expense     172       402   Issuance of common stock to 401(k) plan     185       148   Gain on sale of premises and equipment, net     ( 392 )     ( 64 ) (Gain) loss on sale of other real estate owned     ( 5 )     316   (Decrease) increase in accrued interest receivable     ( 200 )     328   (Decrease) increase in other operating activities     ( 1,497 )     224   Net cash provided by operating activities     10,438       12,615   Investing activities                 Proceeds from maturities, prepayments, and calls of securities available for sale     4,763       6,489   Payments to acquire securities available for sale     ( 203,170 )     ( 11,675 ) Net (Increase) decrease in loans     ( 78,716 )     45,985   (Purchase of) proceeds from FHLB stock, net     ( 238 )     1,012   Payments to the FDIC     -       ( 3 ) Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment     796       128   Payments to acquire premises and equipment     ( 175 )     ( 922 ) Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned     189       428   Net cash (used) provided by investing activities     ( 276,551 )     41,442   Financing activities                 Increase in noninterest-bearing deposits, net     17,869       51,781   Increase in interest-bearing deposits, net     35,684       75,072   Proceeds from securities sold under agreements to repurchase, net     952       555   Proceeds from stock options exercised     103       132   Payments for repurchase of common stock     ( 4,087 )     ( 4,985 ) Payments of common dividends     ( 4,541 )     ( 4,428 ) Net cash provided by financing activities     45,980       118,127   Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents     ( 220,133 )     172,184   Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period     677,439       456,561   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $ 457,306     $ 628,745                     Supplemental disclosure -- cash flow information                 Cash paid for interest   $ 889     $ 1,072   Cash paid for income taxes     -       4,744                     Supplemental transactions -- noncash items                 Transfer of loans to other real estate owned     17       460   Loans originated to finance other real estate owned     -       59   Increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes     ( 4,966 )     ( 732 )   See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.       8 Table of Contents   NOTES TO COND ENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)     Note 1. Basis of Presentation   General   First Community Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”), is a financial holding company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Company’s principal executive office is located in Bluefield, Virginia. The Company provides banking products and services to individual and commercial customers through its wholly owned subsidiary First Community Bank (the “Bank”), a Virginia-chartered banking institution founded in 1874.   The Bank offers wealth management and investment advice through its Trust Division and wholly owned subsidiary First Community Wealth Management, Inc. (“FCWM”). Unless the context suggests otherwise, the terms “First Community,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to First Community Bankshares, Inc. and its subsidiaries as a consolidated entity.   Principles of Consolidation   The Company’s accounting and reporting policies conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and prevailing practices in the banking industry. The consolidated financial statements include all accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries and eliminate all intercompany balances and transactions. The Company operates in one business segment, Community Banking, which consists of all operations, including commercial and consumer banking, lending activities, and wealth management. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for other interim periods or for the full year. In management’s opinion, the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements contain all necessary adjustments, including normal recurring accruals, and disclosures for a fair presentation.   These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10 -K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “ 2021 Form 10 -K”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March  3, 2022. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021 , has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements.   Reclassifications   Certain amounts reported in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position, or net cash flow.   Use of Estimates   Preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that require the most subjective or complex judgments relate to fair value measurements, investment securities, the allowance for loan losses, goodwill and other intangible assets, and income taxes. A discussion of the Company’s application of critical accounting estimates is included in “Critical Accounting Estimates” in Item 2 of this report.   Significant Accounting Policies   The Company’s significant accounting policies are included in Note 1, “Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Company’s 2021 Form 10 -K.   Allowance for Credit Losses ( “ ACL ” )   On January 1,  2021, the Company adopted ASU 2016 - 13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326 ): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” This ASU applies to all financial assets measured at amortized cost and off balance sheet credit exposures, including loans, investment securities, and unfunded commitments.  The Company applied the ASU’s provisions using the modified retrospective method as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2021.  The cumulative-effect adjustment was a decrease to retained earnings net of tax of $ 5.87 million.  This adoption method is considered a change in accounting principle requiring additional disclosure of the nature of and reason for the change, which is solely a result of the adoption of the required standard.   ACL – Investment Securities   The Company no longer evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”), as ASU 2016 - 13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326 ): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” changes the accounting for recognizing impairment on available-for-sale debt securities.  Each quarter, the Company evaluates impairment where there has been a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis of a security to determine whether there is a credit loss associated with the decline in fair value.  The nature of the collateral is considered along with potential future changes in collateral values, default rates, delinquency rates, third -party guarantees, credit ratings, interest rate changes since purchase, volatility of the security’s fair value and historical loss information for financial assets secured with similar collateral among other factors.  Credit losses are calculated individually, rather than collectively, using a discounted cash flow method, whereby management compares the present value of expected cash flows with the amortized cost basis of the security.  The credit loss component would be recognized through the provision for credit losses in the Statement of Income and establish an allowance for credit losses on the Balance Sheet.   The Company excludes the accrued interest receivable from the amortized cost basis in measuring expected credit losses on the investment securities.  Nor does the Company record an allowance for credit losses on accrued interest receivable.  As of March 31, 2022  the accrued interest receivable for investment securities available for sale was $ 776   thousand.   9 Table of Contents   The Company’s estimate of expected credit losses includes a measure of the expected risk of credit loss even if that risk is remote.  The Company does not measure expected credit losses on an investment security in which historical credit loss information adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecast results in an expectation that nonpayment of the amortized cost basis is zero.  Nonpayment of the amortized cost basis is not expected to be zero solely on the basis of the current value of collateral securing the security but, also considers the nature of the collateral, potential future changes in collateral values, default rates, delinquency rates, third -party guarantees, credit ratings, interest rate change since purchase, volatility of the security’s fair value and historical loss information for financial assets securitized with similar collateral. The Company performed an analysis that determined that the following securities have a zero expected credit loss:  U.S. Treasury Securities, Agency-Backed Securities including Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”), Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”), Federal Farm Credit Banks (“FFCB”) and Small Business Administration (“SBA”).  All of the U.S. Treasury and Agency-Backed Securities have the full faith and credit backing of the United States Government or one of its agencies.  These securities are included in Government-Sponsored Entities Debt and Mortgage-Backed Securities line items in the Investment Securities footnote.  Municipal securities and all other securities that do not have a zero expected credit loss will be evaluated quarterly to determine whether there is a credit loss associated with a decline in fair value.   ACL – Loans   The ACL is an estimate of losses that will result from the inability of borrowers to make required loan payments.  The Company established the incremental increase in the ACL at the adoption of ASU 2016 - 13, through retained earnings and subsequent adjustments are made through a provision for credit losses charged to earnings.  Loans charged off are recorded against the ACL and subsequent recoveries increase the ACL when they are recognized.   A systematic methodology is used to determine ACL for loans held for investment and certain off-balance sheet credit exposures.  The ACL is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loan portfolio.  Management considers the effects of past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts on the collectability of the loan portfolio.  The Company’s estimate of its ACL involves a high degree of judgement and reflects management’s best estimate within the range of expected credit losses.  The Company recognizes in net income the amount needed to adjust the ACL for management’s current estimate of expected credit losses.  The Company’s ACL is calculated using collectively evaluated and individually evaluated loans.   The Company collectively evaluates loans that share similar risk characteristics.  In general, loans are segmented by loan purpose.  The Company collectively evaluates loans within the following consumer and commercial segments:  Loans secured by 1 - 4 Family Properties, Home Equity Lines of Credit (“HELOC”), Owner Occupied Construction Loans, Consumer Loans, Commercial and Industrial, Multi-family, Non-farm/Non-residential Property, Commercial Construction/A&D/other Land Loans, Agricultural Loans, Credit Card Loans, Loans Secured by Farmland, and Other Consumer Loans (Overdrafts).   For collectively evaluated loans, the Company uses a combination of discounted cash flow and remaining life to estimate expected credit losses.   In addition to its own loss experience, management also includes peer bank historical loss experience in its assessment of expected credit losses to determine the ACL.  The Company utilizes call report data to measure its and its peer s' historical credit losses experience with similar risk characteristics within the segments over an economic cycle.  Management reviews the historical loss information to appropriately adjust for differences in current asset specific risk characteristics.  Also considered are further adjustments to historical loss information for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts that differ from the conditions that existed for the period over which historical information is evaluated.  For the majority of the segments of collectively evaluated loans, the Company incorporates at least one macroeconomic driver either using a statistical regression modeling methodology.   Management considers forward-looking information in estimated expected credit losses.  The Company subscribes to a third -party service which provides summary detail of dozens of economic forecasts.  Using that information and other publicly available economic forecasts, management determines the economic variables to use for the one -year reasonable and supportable forecast period.  Management has determined that the forecast period is consistent with how the Company has historically forecasted for its profitability planning and capital management.  Management has evaluated the appropriateness of the reasonable and supportable forecast for the current period along with the inputs used in the estimation of expected credit losses.  For the contractual term that extends beyond the reasonable and supportable forecast period, the Company reverts to historical loss information over eight quarters using a straight-line approach.  Management may apply different reversion techniques depending on the economic environment for the financial asset portfolio and as of the current period has utilized a linear reversion technique.    Included in its systematic methodology to determine its ACL for loans held for investment and certain off-balance sheet credit exposures, Management considers the need to qualitatively adjust expected credit losses for information not already captured in the loss estimation process.  These qualitative adjustments either increase or decrease the quantitative model estimation.  Each period the Company considers qualitative factors that are relevant within the qualitative framework that includes the following:  1 ) changes in lending polices and procedures, 2 ) changes in economic conditions, 3 ) changes in portfolio nature and volume, 4 ) changes in management, 5 ) changes in past due loans, 6 ) changes in the quality of the Company’s credit review system, 7 ) changes in the value of underlying collateral, 8 ) the effect of concentrations of credit, and 9 ) the effect of other external factors.   10 Table of Contents   When a loan no longer shares similar risk characteristics with its segment, the asset is assessed to determine whether it should be included in another pool or should be individually evaluated. The Company currently maintains a net book balance threshold of $ 500,000 for individually-evaluated loans . Generally, individually-evaluated loans other than Troubled Debt Restructurings, otherwise referred to herein as “TDRs,” are on nonaccrual status. Based on the threshold above, consumer loans will generally remain in pools unless they meet the dollar threshold and foreclosure is probable. The expected credit losses on individually-evaluated loans will be estimated based on discounted cash flow analysis unless the loan meets the criteria for use of the fair value of collateral, either by virtue of an expected foreclosure or through meeting the definition of collateral-dependent. Financial assets that have been individually evaluated can be returned to a pool for purposes of estimating the expected credit loss insofar as their credit profile improves and that the repayment terms were not considered to be unique to the asset.   Management measures expected credit losses over the contractual term of the loans. When determining the contractual term, the Company considers expected prepayments but is precluded from considering expected extensions, renewals, or modifications, unless the Company reasonably expects it will execute a TDR with a borrower. In the event of a reasonably-expected TDR, the Company factors the reasonably-expected TDR into the current expected credit losses estimate. The effects of a TDR are recorded when an individual asset is specifically identified as a reasonably-expected TDR. For consumer loans, the point at which a TDR is reasonably expected is when the Company approves the borrower’s application for a modification (i.e. the borrower qualifies for the TDR) or when the Credit Administration department approves loan concessions. For commercial loans, the point at which a TDR is reasonably expected is when the Company approves the loan for modification or when the Credit Administration department approves loan concessions. The Company uses a discounted cash flow methodology to calculate the effect of the concession provided to the borrower in TDR within the ACL.    Purchased credit-deteriorated, otherwise referred to herein as PCD, assets are defined as acquired individual financial assets (or acquired groups of financial assets with similar risk characteristics) that, as of the date of acquisition, have experienced a more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination, as determined by the Company’s assessment. The Company records acquired PCD loans by adding the expected credit losses (i.e. allowance for credit losses) to the purchase price of the financial assets rather than recording through the provision for credit losses in the income statement. The expected credit loss, as of the acquisition date, of a PCD loan is added to the allowance for credit losses. The non-credit discount or premium is the difference between the fair value and the amortized cost basis as of the acquisition date. Subsequent to the acquisition date, the change in the ACL on PCD loans is recognized through the provision for credit losses. The non-credit discount or premium is accreted or amortized, respectively, into interest income over the remaining life of the PCD loan on a level-yield basis. In accordance with the transition requirements within the standard, the Company’s acquired purchased credit impaired loans were treated as PCD loans.   The Company follows its nonaccrual policy by reversing contractual interest income in the income statement when the Company places a loan on nonaccrual status. Therefore, Management excludes the accrued interest receivable balance from the amortized cost basis in measuring expected credit losses on the portfolio and does not record an allowance for credit losses on accrued interest receivable. As of  March 31, 2022  the accrued interest receivable for loans was $ 7.32   million   The Company has a variety of assets that have a component that qualifies as an off-balance sheet exposure. These primarily include undrawn portions of revolving lines of credit and standby letters of credit. The expected losses associated with these exposures within the unfunded portion of the loans will be recorded as a liability on the balance sheet with an offsetting income statement expense. Management has determined that a majority of the Company’s off-balance-sheet credit exposures are not unconditionally cancellable. As of  March 31, 2022 the liability recorded for expected credit losses on unfunded commitments in Other Liabilities was $ 775  thousand.   Risks and Uncertainties   COVID- 19 Virus Developments   During the last two years, government reaction to the novel coronavirus (“COVID- 19” ) pandemic significantly disrupted local, national, and global economies and adversely impacted a broad range of industries, including banking and other financial services.  As COVID- 19 events unfolded, the Company implemented various plans, strategies and protocols to protect its employees, maintain services for customers, assure the functional continuity of its operating systems, controls and processes, and mitigate financial risks posed by changing market conditions.   It is impossible to predict the full extent to which COVID- 19, the resulting measures to prevent its spread, and the effect of government spending will affect the Company’s operations. Although there is a high degree of uncertainty around the magnitude and duration of the economic impact of COVID- 19, the Company’s management believes its financial position, including high levels of capital and liquidity, will allow it to successfully endure the negative economic impacts of the pandemic.   11 Table of Contents   Recent Accounting Standards   Standards Adopted in  2021   In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016 - 13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326 ): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” This ASU requires earlier recording of credit losses on loans and other financial assets held by financial institutions and other organizations. This ASU also requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts.  It further requires enhanced disclosures related to the significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as the credit quality and underwriting standards of an organization’s portfolio. In addition, the ASU amends the accounting for credit losses in investments in debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration.  The Company adopted the new standard as of January 1, 2021.  The standard was applied using the modified retrospective method as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2021.  Under this method, comparative periods will not be required to be restated for financial statements related to Topic 326.   Comparative prior period disclosures will be presented using the guidance for the allowance for loan losses.  This adoption method is considered a change in accounting principle requiring additional disclosure of the nature of and the reasons for the change, which is solely a result of the adoption of the required standard.  This standard did not have a material impact on our investment securities portfolio at implementation.  Related to the implementation of the standard, the Company recorded an additional ACL for loans of $ 13.11  million, deferred tax assets of $ 1.81  million, and additional reserve for unfunded commitments of $ 509  thousand and an adjustment to retained earnings, net of tax, of $ 5.87  million.  See the table below for the impact of ASU 2016 - 13 on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.         January 1, 2021         As Reported     Pre-     Impact of         Under     ASU 2016-13     ASU 2016-13         ASU 2016-13     Adoption     Adoption                                                             Assets:                           Non-covered loans held for investment                           Allowance for credit losses on debt securities                           Investment securities - available for sale   $ 83,358     $ 83,358     $ -   A Loans                           Non-acquired loans and acquired performing loans     2,146,972       2,146,972       -     Acquired purchased deteriorated loans     45,535       39,660       5,875   B Allowance for credit losses on loans     ( 39,289 )     ( 26,182 )     ( 13,107 ) C Deferred tax asset     19,306       17,493       1,813   D Accrued interest receivable - loans     9,109       9,052       57   B                             Liabilities                           Allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet                           credit exposures     575       66       509   E                             Equity:                           Retained earnings     231,714       237,585       ( 5,871 ) F   A. Per our analysis no ACL was necessary for investment securities available-for-sale. B. Accrued interest receivable from acquired credit impaired loans of $ 57 thousand was reclassed to other assets and was offset by the reclass of the grossed up credit discount on acquired credit impaired loans of $ 57 thousand that was moved to the ACL for the purchased credit deteriorated loans. C. Calculated adjustment to the ACL related to the adoption of ASU 2016 - 13.   Includes additional reserve related to purchased deteriorated loans of $ 5.88 million. D. Effect of deferred tax assets related to the adjustment to the ACL form the adoption of ASU 2016 - 13 using a 23.37 % tax rate. E. Adjustment to the reserve for unfunded commitments related to the adoption of ASU 2016 - 13. F. Net adjustment to retained earnings related to the adoption of ASU 2016 - 13.   In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019 - 12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740 ), Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes”. This ASU simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition for deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2021, and it did not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements.   The Company does not expect other recent accounting standards issued by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.    Standards Not Yet Adopted   In March 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASC Subtopic 470 - 50, Debt Modification and Extinguishments. This new accounting topic provides accounting guidance for troubled debt restructuring (TDR) and write-offs, effective January 1, 2023, with early adoption permitted. The amendments eliminate TDR accounting guidance for issuers that have adopted ASU 2016 - 13, create a single loan modification accounting model, and clarify disclosure requirments for loan modifications and write-offs. We are currently reviewing the impact of the updated guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements, but do no anticipate a material impact. At this time, the Company has no plans to early adopt this guidance.     12 Table of Contents     Note 2 . Debt Securities   There was no allowance for credit losses for investments as of  March 31, 2022 ; therefore, it is not presented in the table below.  The following tables present the amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale debt securities, including gross unrealized gains and losses, as of the dates indicated:       March 31, 2022       Amortized     Unrealized     Unrealized     Fair       Cost     Gains     Losses     Value   (Amounts in thousands)                                 U.S. Agency securities   $ 447     $ -     $ ( 3 )   $ 444   U.S. Treasury Notes     116,396       16       ( 982 )     115,430   Municipal securities     25,778       84       ( 3 )     25,859   Corporate notes     38,902       -       ( 596 )     38,306   Mortgage-backed Agency securities     93,057       72       ( 4,465 )     88,664   Total   $ 274,580     $ 172     $ ( 6,049 )   $ 268,703         December 31, 2021       Amortized     Unrealized     Unrealized     Fair       Cost     Gains     Losses     Value   (Amounts in thousands)                                 U.S. Agency securities   $ 469     $ —     $ ( 3 )   $ 466   Municipal securities     28,596       198       —       28,794   Corporate notes     9,935       —       ( 16 )     9,919   Mortgage-backed Agency securities     37,273       513       ( 673 )     37,113   Total   $ 76,273     $ 711     $ ( 692 )   $ 76,292     The following table presents the amortized cost and aggregate fair value of available-for-sale debt securities by contractual maturity, as of the date indicated. Actual maturities could differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties.       March 31, 2022       Amortized           (Amounts in thousands)   Cost     Fair Value   Available-for-sale debt securities                 Due within one year   $ 17,872     $ 17,787   Due after one year but within five years     153,894       152,562   Due after five years but within ten years     9,757       9,690         181,523       180,039   Mortgage-backed Agency securities     93,057       88,664   Total debt securities available for sale   $ 274,580     $ 268,703     The following tables present the fair values and unrealized losses for available-for-sale debt securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and for 12 months or longer as of the dates indicated:       March 31, 2022       Less than 12 Months     12 Months or Longer     Total       Fair     Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized       Value     Losses     Value     Losses     Value     Losses   (Amounts in thousands)                                                 U.S. Agency securities   $ -     $ -     $ 437     $ ( 3 )   $ 437     $ ( 3 ) U.S. Treasury Notes     105,567       ( 982 )     -       -       105,567       ( 982 ) Municipal securities     633       ( 3 )     -       -       633       ( 3 ) Corporate notes     38,306       ( 596 )     -       -       38,306       ( 596 ) Mortgage-backed Agency securities     70,408       ( 2,917 )     13,243       ( 1,548 )     83,651       ( 4,465 ) Total   $ 214,914     $ ( 4,498 )   $ 13,680     $ ( 1,551 )   $ 228,594     $ ( 6,049 )       December 31, 2021       Less than 12 Months     12 Months or Longer     Total       Fair     Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized     Fair     Unrealized       Value     Losses     Value     Losses     Value     Losses   (Amounts in thousands)                                                 U.S. Agency securities   $ —     $ —     $ 459     $ ( 3 )   $ 459     $ ( 3 ) Corporate notes     9,919       ( 16 )     —       —       9,919       ( 16 ) Mortgage-backed Agency securities     14,092       ( 253 )     8,384       ( 420 )     22,476       ( 673 ) Total   $ 24,011     $ ( 269 )   $ 8,843     $ ( 423 )   $ 32,854     $ ( 692 )   13 Table of Contents   There were 74  individual debt securities in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2022 , and the combined depreciation in value represented  2.25 % of the debt securities portfolio. There were 23  individual debt securities in an unrealized loss position as of December 31, 2021 , and their combined depreciation in value represented 0.91 % of the debt securities portfolio.   Management evaluates securities for impairment where there has been a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis of a security to determine whether there is a credit loss associated with the decline in fair value on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Credit losses are calculated individually, rather than collectively, using a discounted cash flow method, whereby Management compares the present value of expected cash flows with the amortized cost basis of the security.  The credit loss component would be recognized through the provision for credit losses and the creation of an allowance for credit losses. Consideration is given to ( 1 ) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer including looking at default and delinquency rates, ( 2 ) the outlook for receiving the contractual cash flows of the investments, ( 3 ) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, ( 4 ) our intent and ability to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value or for a debt security whether it is more-likely-than- not that we will be required to sell the debt security prior to recovering its fair value, ( 5 ) the anticipated outlook for changes in the general level of interest rates, ( 6 ) credit ratings, ( 7 ) third party guarantees, and ( 8 ) collateral values. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition, and the issuer’s anticipated ability to pay the contractual cash flows of the investments.  All of the U.S. Treasury and Agency-Backed Securities have the full faith and credit backing of the United State Government or one of its agencies. Municipal securities and all other securities that do not have a zero expected credit loss are evaluated quarterly to determine whether there is a credit loss associated with a decline in fair value. All debt securities available for sale in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2022 , continue to perform as scheduled and we do not believe that there is a credit loss or that a provision for credit losses is necessary. Also, as part of our evaluation of our intent and ability to hold investments for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in the market, we consider our investment strategy, cash flow needs, liquidity position, capital adequacy and interest rate risk position. We do not currently intend to sell the securities within the portfolio and it is not more-likely-than- not that we will be required to sell the debt securities. See Note 1 – Basis of Presentation for further discussion.   Management continues to monitor all of our securities with a high degree of scrutiny. There can be no assurance that we will not conclude in future periods that conditions existing at that time indicate some or all of its securities may be sold or would require a charge to earnings as a provision for credit losses in such periods.   There were no  gross realized gains and losses from the sale of available-for-sale debt securities for March 31, 2022 or 2021.   The carrying amount of securities pledged for various purposes totaled $ 21.37  million as of March 31, 2022 , and $ 22.15  million as of December 31, 2021 .     Note 3 . Loans   The Company groups loans held for investment into three segments (commercial loans, consumer real estate loans, and consumer and other loans) with each segment divided into various classes. Customer overdrafts reclassified as loans totaled $ 1.68  million as of March 31, 2022 , and $ 1.65  million as of December 31, 2021 . Deferred loan fees, net of loan costs, totaled $ 4.13  million as of March 31, 2022 , and $ 5.06  million as of December 31, 2021 . For information about off-balance sheet financing, see Note 14, “Litigation, Commitments, and Contingencies,” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of this report.   In accordance with the adoption of ASU 2016 - 13, the table below reflects the loan portfolio at the amortized cost basis to include net deferred loan fees of $ 4.13  million and $ 5.06  million and unamortized discount related to loans acquired of $ 4.99  million and $ 5.41 million for March 31, 2022 , and December 31, 2021 , respectively.  Accrued interest receivable (AIR) of $ 7.32  million as of  March 31, 2022 , and $ 7.54   million as of  December 31, 2021 , is accounted for separately and reported in Interest Receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.   14 Table of Contents         March 31, 2022     December 31, 2021   (Amounts in thousands)   Amount     Percent     Amount     Percent   Loans held for investment                                 Commercial loans                                 Construction, development, and other land   $ 77,460       3.45 %   $ 65,806       3.04 % Commercial and industrial     152,885       6.81 %     133,630       6.17 % Multi-family residential     115,269       5.14 %     100,402       4.64 % Single family non-owner occupied     198,282       8.83 %     198,778       9.18 % Non-farm, non-residential     728,142       32.44 %     707,506       32.67 % Agricultural     9,496       0.42 %     9,341       0.43 % Farmland     14,313       0.64 %     15,013       0.69 % Total commercial loans     1,295,847       57.73 %     1,230,476       56.82 % Consumer real estate loans                                 Home equity lines     79,461       3.54 %     79,857       3.69 % Single family owner occupied     705,070       31.43 %     703,864       32.50 % Owner occupied construction     19,858       0.88 %     16,910       0.78 % Total consumer real estate loans     804,389       35.85 %     800,631       36.97 % Consumer and other loans                                 Consumer loans     139,280       6.21 %     129,794       5.99 % Other     4,780       0.21 %     4,668       0.22 % Total consumer and other loans     144,060       6.42 %     134,462       6.21 % Total loans held for investment, net of unearned income   $ 2,244,296       100.00 %   $ 2,165,569       100.00 %   The Company began participating as a Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program lender during the second  quarter of 2020. At March 31, 2022 , the PPP loans had a current balance of $ 13.88  million, compared to $ 20.64  million at December 31, 2021 , and were included in commercial and industrial loan balances. Deferred loan origination fees related to the PPP loans, net of deferred loan origination costs, totaled $ 398  thousand at March 31, 2022 , and $ 733  thousand at December 31, 2021 . During the first quarter of 2022 , the Company recorded amortization of net deferred loan origination fees of $ 335  thousand  on PPP loans and $ 922  thousand in amortization for the same period of 2021. The remaining net deferred loan origination fees will be amortized over the expected life of the respective loans, or until forgiven by the SBA, and will be recognized in net interest income.     15 Table of Contents     Note 4 . Credit Quality   The Company uses a risk grading matrix to assign a risk grade to each loan in its portfolio. Loan risk ratings may be upgraded or downgraded to reflect current information identified during the loan review process. The general characteristics of each risk grade are as follows:   ● Pass -- This grade is assigned to loans with acceptable credit quality and risk. The Company further segments this grade based on borrower characteristics that include capital strength, earnings stability, liquidity, leverage, and industry conditions.   ● Special Mention -- This grade is assigned to loans that require an above average degree of supervision and attention. These loans have the characteristics of an asset with acceptable credit quality and risk; however, adverse economic or financial conditions exist that create potential weaknesses deserving of management’s close attention. If potential weaknesses are not corrected, the prospect of repayment may worsen.   ● Substandard -- This grade is assigned to loans that have well defined weaknesses that may make payment default, or principal exposure, possible. These loans will likely be dependent on collateral liquidation, secondary repayment sources, or events outside the normal course of business to meet repayment terms.   ● Doubtful -- This grade is assigned to loans that have the weaknesses inherent in substandard loans; however, the weaknesses are so severe that collection or liquidation in full is unlikely based on current facts, conditions, and values. Due to certain specific pending factors, the amount of loss cannot yet be determined.   ● Loss -- This grade is assigned to loans that will be charged off or charged down when payments, including the timing and value of payments, are uncertain. This risk grade does not imply that the asset has no recovery or salvage value, but simply means that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off, either all or a portion of, the loan balance even though partial recovery may be realized in the future.   The following table presents the recorded investment of the loan portfolio, by loan class and credit quality, as of the dates indicated:       March 31, 2022               Special                                   (Amounts in thousands)   Pass     Mention     Substandard     Doubtful     Loss     Total   Commercial loans                                                 Construction, development, and other land   $ 76,327     $ 435     $ 698     $ -     $ -     $ 77,460   Commercial and industrial     148,454       820       3,611       -       -       152,885   Multi-family residential     113,387       974       908       -       -       115,269   Single family non-owner occupied     185,540       3,275       9,467       -       -       198,282   Non-farm, non-residential     693,328       20,556       14,258       -       -       728,142   Agricultural     9,245       57       194       -       -       9,496   Farmland     11,344       617       2,352       -       -       14,313   Consumer real estate loans                                                 Home equity lines     75,771       427       3,263       -       -       79,461   Single family owner occupied     673,181       2,137       29,752       -       -       705,070   Owner occupied construction     19,554       -       304       -       -       19,858   Consumer and other loans                                                 Consumer loans     136,481       8       2,791       -       -       139,280   Other     4,780       -       -       -       -       4,780   Total loans   $ 2,147,392     $ 29,306     $ 67,598     $ -     $ -     $ 2,244,296         December 31, 2021               Special                                   (Amounts in thousands)   Pass     Mention     Substandard     Doubtful     Loss     Total                                                     Commercial loans                                                 Construction, development, and other land   $ 64,498     $ 451     $ 857     $ -     $ -     $ 65,806   Commercial and industrial     128,770       1,005       3,855       -       -       133,630   Multi-family residential     98,457       1,090       855       -       -       100,402   Single family non-owner occupied     186,184       3,607       8,977       10       -       198,778   Non-farm, non-residential     665,559       25,624       16,323       -       -       707,506   Agricultural     8,758       70       513       -       -       9,341   Farmland     11,939       633       2,441       -       -       15,013   Consumer real estate loans                                                 Home equity lines     76,259       426       3,172       -       -       79,857   Single family owner occupied     671,459       2,420       29,985       -       -       703,864   Owner occupied construction     16,629       -       281       -       -       16,910   Consumer and other loans                                                 Consumer loans     127,514       16       2,264       -       -       129,794   Other     4,668       -       -       -       -       4,668   Total loans   $ 2,060,694     $ 35,342     $ 69,523     $ 10     $ -     $ 2,165,569     16 Table of Contents   The following tables present the amortized cost basis of the loan portfolio, by year of origination, loan class, and credit quality, as of the date indicated:   (Amounts in thousands)   Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year                   Balance at March 31, 2022   2022     2021     2020     2019     2018     Prior     Revolving     Total   Construction, development                                                                 and other land                                                                 Pass   $ 4,850     $ 47,484     $ 10,798     $ 2,889     $ 3,324     $ 6,628     $ 354     $ 76,327   Special Mention     -       -       -       -       119       280       36       435   Substandard     -       -       260       127       12       299       -       698   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total construction, development, and other land   $ 4,850     $ 47,484     $ 11,058     $ 3,016     $ 3,455     $ 7,207     $ 390     $ 77,460   Commercial and industrial                                                                 Pass   $ 34,963     $ 31,648     $ 16,565     $ 11,673     $ 11,980     $ 11,201     $ 16,544     $ 134,574   Special Mention     -       28       41       563       93       -       95       820   Substandard     27       241       279       708       358       1,480       518       3,611   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total commercial and industrial   $ 34,990     $ 31,917     $ 16,885     $ 12,944     $ 12,431     $ 12,681     $ 17,157     $ 139,005   Paycheck Protection Loans                                                                 Pass   $ -     $ 9,785     $ 4,095     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 13,880   Special Mention     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Substandard     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total Paycheck Protection Loans   $ -     $ 9,785     $ 4,095     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 13,880   Multi-family residential                                                                 Pass   $ 21,085     $ 11,018     $ 24,038     $ 4,358     $ 1,877     $ 50,076     $ 935     $ 113,387   Special Mention     -       -       -       -       -       974       -       974   Substandard     -       -       -       -       -       908       -       908   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total multi-family residential   $ 21,085     $ 11,018     $ 24,038     $ 4,358     $ 1,877     $ 51,958     $ 935     $ 115,269   Non-farm, non-residential                                                                 Pass   $ 64,170     $ 145,170     $ 137,489     $ 60,654     $ 44,505     $ 227,323     $ 14,017     $ 693,328   Special Mention     -       469       3,307       804       2,544       13,282       150       20,556   Substandard     -       1,155       701       2,478       758       8,940       226       14,258   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total non-farm, non-residential   $ 64,170     $ 146,794     $ 141,497     $ 63,936     $ 47,807     $ 249,545     $ 14,393     $ 728,142   Agricultural                                                                 Pass   $ 1,304     $ 4,314     $ 1,379     $ 768     $ 462     $ 584     $ 434     $ 9,245   Special Mention     -       40       17       -       -       -       -       57   Substandard     -       42       9       93       36       14       -       194   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total agricultural   $ 1,304     $ 4,396     $ 1,405     $ 861     $ 498     $ 598     $ 434     $ 9,496   Farmland                                                                 Pass   $ 47     $ 734     $ 1,025     $ 77     $ 1,044     $ 6,884     $ 1,533     $ 11,344   Special Mention     -       -       -       -       235       382       -       617   Substandard     -       -       13       563       246       1,530       -       2,352   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total farmland   $ 47     $ 734     $ 1,038     $ 640     $ 1,525     $ 8,796     $ 1,533     $ 14,313     17 Table of Contents   (Amounts in thousands)   Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year                   Balance at March 31, 2022   2022     2021     2020     2019     2018     Prior     Revolving     Total   Home equity lines                                                                 Pass   $ 32     $ 103     $ -     $ -     $ 25     $ 2,120     $ 73,491     $ 75,771   Special Mention     -       -       -       -       -       -       427       427   Substandard     -       -       57       29       273       1,453       1,451       3,263   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total home equity lines   $ 32     $ 103     $ 57     $ 29     $ 298     $ 3,573     $ 75,369     $ 79,461   Single family Mortgage                                                                 Pass   $ 41,619     $ 234,604     $ 217,260     $ 58,089     $ 43,161     $ 262,800     $ 1,188     $ 858,721   Special Mention     -       393       502       819       268       3,430       -       5,412   Substandard     388       1,167       791       1,542       2,214       33,117       -       39,219   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total single family owner and non-owner occupied   $ 42,007     $ 236,164     $ 218,553     $ 60,450     $ 45,643     $ 299,347     $ 1,188     $ 903,352   Owner occupied construction                                                                 Pass   $ 1,391     $ 13,653     $ 3,569     $ 36     $ 18     $ 887     $ -     $ 19,554   Special Mention     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Substandard     -       -       163       139       -       2       -       304   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total owner occupied construction   $ 1,391     $ 13,653     $ 3,732     $ 175     $ 18     $ 889     $ -     $ 19,858   Consumer loans                                                                 Pass   $ 26,800     $ 58,086     $ 26,085     $ 13,872     $ 4,573     $ 9,619     $ 2,226     $ 141,261   Special Mention     -       -       -       7       -       -       1       8   Substandard     9       848       773       779       94       210       78       2,791   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total consumer loans   $ 26,809     $ 58,934     $ 26,858     $ 14,658     $ 4,667     $ 9,829     $ 2,305     $ 144,060     (Amounts in thousands)   Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year                   Balance at March 31, 2022   2022     2021     2020     2019     2018     Prior     Revolving     Total   Total Loans                                                                 Pass   $ 196,261     $ 556,599     $ 442,303     $ 152,416     $ 110,969     $ 578,122     $ 110,722     $ 2,147,392   Special Mention     -       930       3,867       2,193       3,259       18,348       709       29,306   Substandard     424       3,453       3,046       6,458       3,991       47,953       2,273       67,598   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total loans   $ 196,685     $ 560,982     $ 449,216     $ 161,067     $ 118,219     $ 644,423     $ 113,704     $ 2,244,296     18 Table of Contents   (Amounts in thousands)   Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year                   Balance at December 31, 2021   2021     2020     2019     2018     2017     Prior     Revolving     Total   Construction, development                                                                 and other land                                                                 Pass   $ 40,207     $ 10,127     $ 3,081     $ 3,704     $ 1,308     $ 5,717     $ 354     $ 64,498   Special Mention     -       266       -       128       -       21       36       451   Substandard     -       -       128       11       291       427       -       857   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total construction, development, and other land   $ 40,207     $ 10,393     $ 3,209     $ 3,843     $ 1,599     $ 6,165     $ 390     $ 65,806   Commercial and industrial                                                                 Pass   $ 34,539     $ 18,887     $ 13,679     $ 13,772     $ 4,817     $ 5,890     $ 16,544     $ 108,128   Special Mention     32       60       597       192       28       -       96       1,005   Substandard     184       355       706       384       842       866       518       3,855   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total commercial and industrial   $ 34,755     $ 19,302     $ 14,982     $ 14,348     $ 5,687     $ 6,756     $ 17,158     $ 112,988   Paycheck Protection Loans                                                                 Pass   $ 16,482     $ 4,160     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 20,642   Special Mention     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Substandard     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total Paycheck Protection Loans   $ 16,482     $ 4,160     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 20,642   Multi-family residential                                                                 Pass   $ 11,307     $ 24,299     $ 4,644     $ 1,897     $ 8,413     $ 46,962     $ 935     $ 98,457   Special Mention     -       -       -       -       -       1,090       -       1,090   Substandard     -       -       -       -       -       855       -       855   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total multi-family residential   $ 11,307     $ 24,299     $ 4,644     $ 1,897     $ 8,413     $ 48,907     $ 935     $ 100,402   Non-farm, non-residential                                                                 Pass   $ 147,978     $ 146,381     $ 62,651     $ 50,943     $ 43,776     $ 199,812     $ 14,018     $ 665,559   Special Mention     397       3,334       823       2,595       9,190       9,135       150       25,624   Substandard     1,161       711       2,508       2,531       3,232       5,953       227       16,323   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total non-farm, non-residential   $ 149,536     $ 150,426     $ 65,982     $ 56,069     $ 56,198     $ 214,900     $ 14,395     $ 707,506   Agricultural                                                                 Pass   $ 4,564     $ 1,548     $ 998     $ 534     $ 346     $ 335     $ 433     $ 8,758   Special Mention     43       27       -       -       -       -       -       70   Substandard     44       11       282       39       17       120       -       513   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total agricultural   $ 4,651     $ 1,586     $ 1,280     $ 573     $ 363     $ 455     $ 433     $ 9,341   Farmland                                                                 Pass   $ 428     $ 1,047     $ 82     $ 1,125     $ 887     $ 6,835     $ 1,535     $ 11,939   Special Mention     189       -       -       240       5       199       -       633   Substandard     -       14       519       249       264       1,395       -       2,441   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total farmland   $ 617     $ 1,061     $ 601     $ 1,614     $ 1,156     $ 8,429     $ 1,535     $ 15,013     19 Table of Contents   (Amounts in thousands)   Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year                   Balance at December 31, 2021   2021     2020     2019     2018     2017     Prior     Revolving     Total   Home equity lines                                                                 Pass   $ 115     $ 59     $ -     $ 25     $ 2     $ 2,168     $ 73,890     $ 76,259   Special Mention     -       -       -       -       -       -       426       426   Substandard     -       -       28       249       128       1,316       1,451       3,172   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total home equity lines   $ 115     $ 59     $ 28     $ 274     $ 130     $ 3,484     $ 75,767     $ 79,857   Single family Mortgage                                                                 Pass   $ 239,917     $ 225,294     $ 61,925     $ 46,716     $ 41,757     $ 240,845     $ 1,189     $ 857,643   Special Mention     399       510       937       269       137       3,775       -       6,027   Substandard     1,213       799       1,475       1,668       1,878       31,929       -       38,962   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       10       -       10   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total single family owner and non-owner occupied   $ 241,529     $ 226,603     $ 64,337     $ 48,653     $ 43,772     $ 276,559     $ 1,189     $ 902,642   Owner occupied construction                                                                 Pass   $ 9,689     $ 4,729     $ 178     $ 22     $ 428     $ 1,583     $ -     $ 16,629   Special Mention     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Substandard     -       -       -       -       -       281       -       281   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total owner occupied construction   $ 9,689     $ 4,729     $ 178     $ 22     $ 428     $ 1,864     $ -     $ 16,910   Consumer loans                                                                 Pass   $ 65,018     $ 31,065     $ 16,548     $ 4,980     $ 2,306     $ 10,040     $ 2,225     $ 132,182   Special Mention     -       -       16       -       -       -       -       16   Substandard     328       663       824       107       78       186       78       2,264   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total consumer loans   $ 65,346     $ 31,728     $ 17,388     $ 5,087     $ 2,384     $ 10,226     $ 2,303     $ 134,462     (Amounts in thousands)   Term Loans Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year                   Balance at December 31, 2021   2021     2020     2019     2018     2017     Prior     Revolving     Total   Total Loans                                                                 Pass   $ 570,244     $ 467,596     $ 163,786     $ 123,718     $ 104,040     $ 520,187     $ 111,123     $ 2,060,694   Special Mention     1,060       4,197       2,373       3,424       9,360       14,220       708       35,342   Substandard     2,930       2,553       6,470       5,238       6,730       43,328       2,274       69,523   Doubtful     -       -       -       -       -       10       -       10   Loss     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -   Total loans   $ 574,234     $ 474,346     $ 172,629     $ 132,380     $ 120,130     $ 577,745     $ 114,105     $ 2,165,569     20 Table of Contents   The Company generally places a loan on nonaccrual status when it is 90 days or more past due.  The following table presents nonaccrual loans, by loan class, as of the dates indicated:       March 31, 2022     December 31, 2021   (Amounts in thousands)   No Allowance     With an Allowance     Total     No Allowance     With an Allowance     Total   Commercial loans                                                 Construction, development, and other land   $ 379     $ -     $ 379     $ 409     $ -     $ 409   Commercial and industrial     1,611       -       1,611       1,734       -       1,734   Multi-family residential     277       -       277       208       -       208   Single family non-owner occupied     2,583       -       2,583       2,304       -       2,304   Non-farm, non-residential     3,379       -       3,379       3,439       1,100       4,539   Agricultural     33       -       33       136       -       136   Farmland     212       -       212       222       -       222   Consumer real estate loans                                                 Home equity lines     790       -       790       767       -       767   Single family owner occupied     8,969       -       8,969       8,957       -       8,957   Owner occupied construction     139       -       139       -       -       -   Consumer and other loans                                                 Consumer loans     2,115       -       2,115       1,492       -       1,492   Total nonaccrual loans   $ 20,487     $ -     $ 20,487     $ 19,668     $ 1,100     $ 20,768     During the first quarter of 2022, $ 4  thousand in nonaccrual loan interest was recognized compared to $ 9  thousand for the same period of 2021.     The following tables presents the aging of past due loans, by loan class, as of the dates indicated. Nonaccrual loans 30 days or more past due are included in the applicable delinquency category:        March 31, 2022                                                       Amortized Cost of       30 - 59 Days     60 - 89 Days     90+ Days     Total     Current     Total     > 90 Days Accruing   (Amounts in thousands)   Past Due     Past Due     Past Due     Past Due     Loans     Loans     No Allowance                                                             Commercial loans                                                         Construction, development, and other land   $ 277     $ -     $ 119     $ 396     $ 77,064     $ 77,460     $ -   Commercial and industrial     264       5       1,377       1,646       151,239       152,885       -   Multi-family residential     -       -       -       -       115,269       115,269       -   Single family non-owner occupied     838       199       468       1,505       196,777       198,282       -   Non-farm, non-residential     665       -       2,003       2,668       725,474       728,142       -   Agricultural     28       12       15       55       9,441       9,496       -   Farmland     -       -       212       212       14,101       14,313       -   Consumer real estate loans                                                         Home equity lines     659       83       467       1,209       78,252       79,461       -   Single family owner occupied     5,782       2,809       3,778       12,369       692,701       705,070       -   Owner occupied construction     -       -       139       139       19,719       19,858       -   Consumer and other loans                                                         Consumer loans     2,444       1,214       1,137       4,795       134,485       139,280       -   Other     -       2       -       2       4,778       4,780       -   Total loans   $ 10,957     $ 4,324     $ 9,715     $ 24,996     $ 2,219,300     $ 2,244,296     $ -         December 31, 2021                                                       Amortized Cost of       30 - 59 Days     60 - 89 Days     90+ Days     Total     Current     Total     > 90 Days Accruing   (Amounts in thousands)   Past Due     Past Due     Past Due     Past Due     Loans     Loans     No Allowance                                                             Commercial loans                                                         Construction, development, and other land   $ 52     $ -     $ 120     $ 172     $ 65,634     $ 65,806     $ -   Commercial and industrial     325       35       1,394       1,754       131,876       133,630       -   Multi-family residential     97       -       -       97       100,305       100,402       -   Single family non-owner occupied     1,210       583       795       2,588       196,190       198,778       -   Non-farm, non-residential     1,002       441       2,333       3,776       703,730       707,506       -   Agricultural     73       7       101       181       9,160       9,341       -   Farmland     52       -       222       274       14,739       15,013       -   Consumer real estate loans                                                         Home equity lines     275       388       333       996       78,861       79,857       -   Single family owner occupied     4,740       2,584       3,880       11,204       692,660       703,864       -   Owner occupied construction     139       -       -       139       16,771       16,910       -   Consumer and other loans                                                         Consumer loans     3,469       1,182       1,049       5,700       124,094       129,794       -   Other     -       -       -       -       4,668       4,668       -   Total loans   $ 11,434     $ 5,220     $ 10,227     $ 26,881     $ 2,138,688     $ 2,165,569     $ -     21 Table of Contents   ASC 326 prescribes that when an entity determines foreclosure is probable, the expected credit loss is required to be measured based on the fair value of the collateral. As a practical expedient, an entity may use the fair value as of the reporting date when recording the net carrying amount of the asset. For the collateral dependent asset ("CDA") a credit loss expense is recorded for loan amounts in excess of fair value of the collateral.  The table below summarizes collateral dependent loans, where foreclosure is probable, by type of collateral, and the extent to which they are collateralized during the period.       March 31, 2022     December 31, 2021   (Amounts in thousands)   Balance     Collateral Coverage     %     Balance     Collateral Coverage     %   Commercial Real Estate                                                 Hotel   $ -     $ -       -     $ -     $ -       -   Office     -       -       -       -       -       -   Other     1,116       1,322       118.46 %     2,216       2,312       104.33 % Retail     -       -       -       -       -       -   Multi-Family                                                 Industrial     -       -       -       -       -       -   Office     -       -       -       -       -       -   Other     -       -       -       -       -       -   Commercial and industrial                                                 Industrial     -       -       -       -       -       -   Other     -       -       -       -       -       -   Home equity loans     -       -       -       -       -       -   Consumer owner occupied     -       -       -       -       -       -   Consumer     -       -       -       -       -       -   Total collateral dependent loans   $ 1,116     $ 1,322       118.46 %   $ 2,216     $ 2,312       104.33 %   The Company may make concessions in interest rates, loan terms and/or amortization terms when restructuring loans for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. Certain TDRs are classified as nonperforming at the time of restructuring and are returned to performing status after six  months of satisfactory payment performance; however, these loans remain identified as impaired until full payment or other satisfaction of the obligation occurs.   The CARES Act included a provision allowing banks to not apply the guidance on accounting for troubled debt restructurings to loan modifications, such as extensions or deferrals, related to COVID- 19 made between March 1, 2020, and the earlier of (i) December 31, 2021, or (ii) 60 days after the end of the COVID- 19 national emergency. The relief can only be applied to modifications for borrowers that were not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019. The Company elected to adopt this provision of the CARES Act.   From March, 2020, through March 31, 2022 , the Company modified a total of 4,168 loans with principal balances totaling $ 478.83  million related to COVID- 19 relief.  Those modifications were generally short-term payment deferrals and are not considered TDRs based on the CARES Act.  The Company’s policy is to downgrade commercial loans modified for COVID- 19 to Special Mention due to a higher-than-usual level of risk, which caused the significant increase in loans in that rating.  Subsequent upgrade or downgrade will be on a case by case basis.  The Company will consider upgrading these loans back to pass once the modification period has ended and timely contractual payments resume.  Further downgrade would be based on a number of factors, including but not limited to additional modifications, payment performance and current underwriting.  As of   March 31, 2022 , total COVID- 19 loan deferrals stood at $ 3.01  million.   22 Table of Contents   The following table presents loans modified as TDRs, by loan class and accrual status, as of the dates indicated:       March 31, 2022     December 31, 2021   (Amounts in thousands)   Nonaccrual(1)     Accruing     Total     Nonaccrual(1)     Accruing     Total   Commercial loans                                                 Commercial and industrial   $ 391     $ 467     $ 858     $ 396     $ 470     $ 866   Single family non-owner occupied     414       1,317       1,731       857       1,100       1,957   Non-farm, non-residential     -       1,991       1,991       -       2,021       2,021   Consumer real estate loans                                                 Home equity lines     -       65       65       -       67       67   Single family owner occupied     1,428       4,915       6,343       1,266       4,755       6,021   Owner occupied construction     -       -       -       -       212       212   Consumer and other loans                                                 Consumer loans     -       27       27       -       27       27   Total TDRs   $ 2,233     $ 8,782     $ 11,015     $ 2,519     $ 8,652     $ 11,171                                                     Allowance for credit losses related to TDRs                   $ -                     $ -     ( 1 ) Nonaccrual TDRs are included in total nonaccrual loans disclosed in the nonaccrual table above.     The following table presents interest income recognized on TDRs for the periods indicated:       Three Months Ended March 31,       2022     2021   (Amounts in thousands)                 Interest income recognized   $ 105     $ 104     The following tables present loans modified as TDRs, by type of concession made and loan class, that were restructured during the periods indicated:       Three Months Ended March 31,       2022     2021   (Amounts in thousands)   Total Contracts     Pre-modification Recorded Investment     Post-modification Recorded Investment(1)     Total Contracts     Pre-modification Recorded Investment     Post-modification Recorded Investment(1)   Below market interest rate                                                 Single family non-owner occupied     -       -       -       -       -       -   Single family owner occupied     1     $ 31     $ 32       -       -       -   Payment deferral                                                 Construction, development, and other land     -       -       -       -       -       -   Commercial and industrial     -       -       -       -       -       -   Total principal deferral     -       -       -       1       1,390       1,390     ( 1 ) Represents the loan balance immediately following modification   There was one payment default on loans modified as TDRs restructured within the previous 12 months for $ 41  thousand as of March 31, 2022 , and none  as of   March 31, 2021   The following table provides information about other real estate owned (“OREO”), which consists of properties acquired through foreclosure, as of the dates indicated:       March 31, 2022     December 31, 2021   (Amounts in thousands)                 OREO   $ 848     $ 1,015                     OREO secured by residential real estate   $ 290     $ 337   Residential real estate loans in the foreclosure process (1)   $ 2,475     $ 2,210     ( 1 ) The recorded investment in consumer mortgage loans collateralized by residential real estate that are in the process of foreclosure according to local requirements of the applicable jurisdiction   23 Table of Contents     Note 5 . Allowance for Credit Losses   The following tables present the changes in the allowance for credit losses, by loan segment, during the periods indicated:       Three Months Ended March 31, 2022               Consumer Real     Consumer and     Total   (Amounts in thousands)   Commercial     Estate     Other     Allowance   Total allowance                                 Beginning balance   $ 14,775     $ 9,972     $ 3,111     $ 27,858   Provision for (recovery of) loan losses charged to operations     1,108       ( 241 )     1,094       1,961   Charge-offs     ( 257 )     ( 6 )     ( 1,039 )     ( 1,302 ) Recoveries     270       39       155       464   Net charge-offs     13       33       ( 884 )     ( 838 ) Ending balance   $ 15,896     $ 9,764     $ 3,321     $ 28,981         Three Months Ended March 31, 2021               Consumer Real     Consumer and     Total   (Amounts in thousands)   Commercial     Estate     Other     Allowance   Total allowance                                 Beginning balance   $ 14,661     $ 8,951     $ 2,570     $ 26,182   Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-13     8,360       4,145       602       13,107   (Recovery of) provision for credit losses charged to operations     ( 3,070 )     ( 1,542 )     611       ( 4,001 ) Charge-offs     ( 757 )     ( 10 )     ( 963 )     ( 1,730 ) Recoveries     392       343       270       1,005   Net charge-offs     ( 365 )     333       ( 693 )     ( 725 ) Ending balance   $ 19,586     $ 11,887     $ 3,090     $ 34,563     24 Table of Contents     Note 6 . Deposits   The following table presents the components of deposits as of the dates indicated:       March 31, 2022     December 31, 2021   (Amounts in thousands)                 Noninterest-bearing demand deposits   $ 860,652     $ 842,783   Interest-bearing deposits:                 Interest-bearing demand deposits     680,075       676,254   Money market accounts     319,203       293,915   Savings deposits     583,125       561,576   Certificates of deposit     224,025       237,919   Individual retirement accounts     115,864       116,944   Total interest-bearing deposits     1,922,292       1,886,608   Total deposits   $ 2,782,944     $ 2,729,391       Note 7 . Leases   Operating leases are recorded as a right of use (“ROU”) asset and operating lease liability. The ROU asset is recorded in other assets, while the lease liability is recorded in other liabilities on the condensed balance sheet beginning January 1, 2019, when the Company adopted ASU 2016 - 02, on a prospective basis. The ROU asset represents the right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and the lease liability represents the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. The ROU asset and lease liability have been recognized based on the present value of the lease payments using a discount rate that represented our incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date or the date of adoption of ASU 2016 - 02. The lease expense, which is comprised of the amortization of the ROU asset and the implicit interest accreted on the lease liability, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, and is recorded in occupancy expense in the condensed statements of income.   The Company’s current operating leases relate to one existing bank branch and the remaining two operating leases were acquired in separate bank acquisitions.  Neither of the two acquired operating leases are for bank branches.  One of the leases terminates in April of 2022; while the other acquired lease will terminate in July of 2029.   No ROU assest was recorded in the acquisition transaction for the lease maturing in April 2022, as the ROU asset was deemed impaired at the acquisition date; a lease liability was recorded in the amount of $ 82 thousand.  The Company’s ROU asset was $ 718  thousand as of March 31, 2022 compared to $ 741  thousand as of December 31, 2021 . The operating lease liability as of March 31, 2022 was $ 739  thousand compared to $ 770  thousand as of December 31, 2021 . The Company’s total operating leases have remaining terms of  1  month to 7.25   years;compared with 4   months to 7.5  years as of December 31, 2021 . The March 31, 2022 weighted average discount rate of 3.22 % did not change from December 31, 2021 .   Future minimum lease payments as of the dates indicated are as follows:   Year   March 31, 2022   (Amounts in thousands)         2023   $ 122   2024     119   2025     113   2026     101   2027 and thereafter     336   Total lease payments     791   Less: Interest     ( 52 ) Present value of lease liabilities   $ 739     Year   December 31, 2021   (Amounts in thousands)         2022   $ 131   2023     119   2024     117   2025     101   2026 and thereafter     362   Total lease payments     830   Less: Interest     ( 60 ) Present value of lease liabilities   $ 770     25 Table of Contents     Note 8 . Borrowings   The following table presents the components of borrowings as of the dates indicated:       March 31, 2022     December 31, 2021               Weighted             Weighted   (Amounts in thousands)   Balance     Average Rate     Balance     Average Rate   Retail repurchase agreements   $ 2,488       0.08 %   $ 1,536       0.07 %   Repurchase agreements are secured by certain securities that remain under the Company’s control during the terms of the agreements.   As of March 31, 2022 , the Company had no long-term borrowings.   Unused borrowing capacity with the FHLB totaled $ 425.09  million, net of FHLB letters of credit of $ 149.57  million, as of March 31, 2022 . As of March 31, 2022 , the Company pledged $ 750.13  million in qualifying loans to secure the FHLB borrowing capacity.     Note 9 . Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities   Generally, derivative instruments help the Company manage exposure to market risk and meet customer financing needs. Market risk represents the possibility that fluctuations in external factors such as interest rates, market-driven loan rates, prices, or other economic factors will adversely affect economic value or net interest income.   The Company uses interest rate swap contracts to modify its exposure to interest rate risk caused by changes in the LIBOR curve in relation to certain designated fixed rate loans. These instruments are used to convert these fixed rate loans to an effective floating rate. If the LIBOR rate falls below the loan’s stated fixed rate for a given period, the Company will owe the floating rate payer the notional amount times the difference between LIBOR and the stated fixed rate. If LIBOR is above the stated rate for a given period, the Company will receive payments based on the notional amount times the difference between LIBOR and the stated fixed rate. In March 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2020 - 04, "Reference Rate Reform" which provided temporary guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. With global capital markets moving away from LIBOR, the guidance provided optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications and hedging relationships that reference LIBOR. The migration from LIBOR is not expected to have any material effect on the Company's financial statements when and as changes are made to migrate from the reference rate.   Certain of the Company's interest rate swaps qualify as fair value hedging instruments; therefore, fair value changes in the derivative and hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings in the same period. The fair value hedges were effective as of March 31, 2022 . The remaining interest rate swaps do not qualify as fair value hedges and the fair value changes in the derivative are recognized in earnings each period.   The following table presents the notional, or contractual, amounts and fair values of derivative instruments as of the dates indicated:       March 31, 2022     December 31, 2021       Notional or     Fair Value     Notional or     Fair Value       Contractual     Derivative     Derivative     Contractual     Derivative     Derivative   (Amounts in thousands)   Amount     Assets     Liabilities     Amount     Assets     Liabilities   Derivatives designated as hedges                                                 Interest rate swaps   $ 4,287     $ -     $ 23     $ 4,388     $ -     $ 229   Derivatives not designated as hedges                                                 Interest rate swaps   $ 7,841     $ -     $ 156     $ 7,890     $ -     $ 608   Total derivatives   $ 12,128     $ -     $ 179     $ 12,278     $ -     $ 837       The following table presents the effect of derivative and hedging activity, if applicable, on the consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated:       Three Months Ended March 31,     (Amounts in thousands)   2022     2021   Income Statement Location Derivatives designated as hedges                   Interest rate swaps   $ 25     $ 28   Interest and fees on loans Derivatives not designated as hedges                   Interest rate swaps     51       68   Interest and fees on loans Total derivative expense   $ 76     $ 96       26 Table of Contents       Note 10 . Employee Benefit Plans   The Company maintains two nonqualified domestic, noncontributory defined benefit plans (the “Benefit Plans”) for key members of senior management and non-management directors. The Company’s unfunded Benefit Plans include the Supplemental Executive Retention Plan ("SERP") and the Directors’ Supplemental Retirement Plan. The SERP was frozen near the end of 2021; the Director's Plan was fundamentally frozen at that time as well. The following table presents the components of net periodic pension cost and the effect on the consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated:       Three Months Ended March 31,         2022     2021   Income Statement Location (Amounts in thousands)                   Service cost   $ -     $ 88   Salaries and employee benefits Interest cost     83       79   Other expense Amortization of prior service cost     -       31   Other expense Amortization of losses     34       66   Other expense Net periodic cost   $ 117     $ 264         Note 11 . Earnings per Share   The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the periods indicated:        Three Months Ended       March 31,       2022     2021   (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)                 Net income   $ 9,515     $ 14,602                     Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic     16,817,284       17,669,937   Dilutive effect of potential common shares                 Stock options     17,814       24,956   Unvested stock awards     29,417       34,292   Total dilutive effect of potential common shares     47,231       59,248   Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted     16,864,515       17,729,185                     Basic earnings per common share   $ 0.57     $ 0.83   Diluted earnings per common share     0.56       0.82                     Antidilutive potential common shares                 Stock options     131,198       13,990   Unvested stock awards     -       7,809   Total potential antidilutive shares     131,198       21,799     27 Table of Contents     Note 12 . Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)   The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”), net of tax and by component, during the periods indicated:       Three Months Ended March 31, 2022       Unrealized Gains                       (Losses) on Available-                       for-Sale Securities     Employee Benefit Plans     Total   (Amounts in thousands)                         Beginning balance   $ 15     $ ( 1,561 )   $ ( 1,546 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications     ( 4,658 )     ( 335 )     ( 4,993 ) Reclassified from AOCI     -       27       27   Other comprehensive loss, net     ( 4,658 )     ( 308 )     ( 4,966 ) Ending balance   $ ( 4,643 )   $ ( 1,869 )   $ ( 6,512 )       Three Months Ended March 31, 2021       Unrealized Gains                       (Losses) on Available-                       for-Sale Securities     Employee Benefit Plans     Total   (Amounts in thousands)                         Beginning balance   $ 1,106     $ ( 3,029 )   $ ( 1,923 ) Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications     ( 646 )     ( 163 )     ( 809 ) Reclassified from AOCI     -       77       77   Other comprehensive loss, net     ( 646 )     ( 86 )     ( 732 ) Ending balance   $ 460     $ ( 3,115 )   $ ( 2,655 )   28 Table of Contents   The following table presents reclassifications out of AOCI, by component, during the periods indicated:       Three Months Ended         March 31,   Income Statement (Amounts in thousands)   2022     2021   Line Item Affected Available-for-sale securities                   Gain recognized   $ -     $ -   Net loss on sale of securities Reclassified out of AOCI, before tax     -       -   Income before income taxes Income tax expense     -       -   Income tax expense Reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax     -       -   Net income Employee benefit plans                   Amortization of prior service cost   $ -     $ 31   Salaries and employee benefits Amortization of net actuarial benefit cost     34       66   Salaries and employee benefits Reclassified out of AOCI, before tax     34       97   Income before income taxes Income tax expense     7       20   Income tax expense Reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax     27       77   Net income Total reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax   $ 27     $ 77   Net income   ( 1 ) Amortization is included in net periodic pension cost. See Note 10, "Employee Benefit Plans."     Note 13 . Fair Value   Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value   Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The fair value hierarchy ranks the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:     ● Level 1 – Observable, unadjusted quoted prices in active markets   ● Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability   ● Level 3 – Unobservable inputs with little or no market activity that require the Company to use reasonable inputs and assumptions   The Company uses fair value measurements to record adjustments to certain financial assets and liabilities on a recurring basis. The Company may be required to record certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in specific circumstances, such as evidence of impairment. Methodologies used to determine fair value might be highly subjective and judgmental in nature; therefore, valuations may not be precise. If the Company determines that a valuation technique change is necessary, the change is assumed to have occurred at the end of the respective reporting period. The following discussion describes the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments under the valuation hierarchy.   29 Table of Contents   Assets and Liabilities Reported at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis   Available-for-Sale Debt Securities   Debt securities available for sale are reported at fair value on a recurring basis. The fair value of Level 1 securities is based on quoted market prices in active markets, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are measured utilizing independent valuation techniques of identical or similar securities for which significant assumptions are primarily derived from or corroborated by observable market data. Level 2 securities use fair value measurements from independent pricing services obtained by the Company. These fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information, and bond terms and conditions. The Company’s Level 2 securities include U.S. Agency and Treasury securities, municipal securities, and mortgage-backed securities. Securities are based on Level 3 inputs when there is limited activity or less transparency to the valuation inputs. In the absence of observable or corroborated market data, internally developed estimates that incorporate market-based assumptions are used when such information is available.   Fair value models may be required when trading activity has declined significantly or does not exist, prices are not current, or pricing variations are significant. For Level 3 securities, the Company obtains the cash flow of specific securities from third parties that use modeling software to determine cash flows based on market participant data and knowledge of the structures of each individual security. The fair values of Level 3 securities are determined by applying proper market observable discount rates to the cash flow derived from third -party models. Discount rates are developed by determining credit spreads above a benchmark rate, such as LIBOR, and adding premiums for illiquidity, which are based on a comparison of initial issuance spread to LIBOR versus a financial sector curve for recently issued debt to LIBOR. Securities with increased uncertainty about the receipt of cash flows are discounted at higher rates due to the addition of a deal specific credit premium based on assumptions about the performance of the underlying collateral. Finally, internal fair value model pricing and external pricing observations are combined by assigning weights to each pricing observation. Pricing is reviewed for reasonableness based on the direction of specific markets and the general economic indicators.   Equity Securities. Equity securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company uses Level 1 inputs to value equity securities that are traded in active markets. Equity securities that are not actively traded are classified in Level 2.   Loans Held for Investment . Loans held for investment that are subject to a fair value hedge are reported at fair value derived from third -party models. Loans designated in fair value hedges are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.   Deferred Compensation Assets and Liabilities . Securities held for trading purposes are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets. These securities include assets related to employee deferred compensation plans, which are generally invested in Level 1 equity securities. The liability associated with these deferred compensation plans is carried at the fair value of the obligation to the employee, which corresponds to the fair value of the invested assets.   Derivative Assets and Liabilities . Derivatives are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company obtains dealer quotes, Level 2 inputs, based on observable data to value derivatives.   The following tables summarize financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, by the level of valuation inputs in the fair value hierarchy, as of the dates indicated:       March 31, 2022       Total     Fair Value Measurements Using   (Amounts in thousands)   Fair Value     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3   Available-for-sale debt securities                                 U.S. Agency securities   $ 444     $ -     $ 444     $ -   U.S. Treasury Notes     115,430       -       115,430       -   Municipal securities     25,859       -       25,859       -   Corporate Notes     38,306             38,306         Mortgage-backed Agency securities     88,664       -       88,664       -   Total available-for-sale debt securities     268,703       -       268,703       -   Equity securities     55       -       55       -   Fair value loans     12,751       -       -       12,751   Deferred compensation assets     5,220       5,220       -       -   Deferred compensation liabilities     5,220       5,220       -       -   Derivative liabilities     179       -       179       -         December 31, 2021       Total     Fair Value Measurements Using   (Amounts in thousands)   Fair Value     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3   Available-for-sale debt securities                                 U.S. Agency securities   $ 466     $ -     $ 466     $ -   Municipal securities     28,794       -       28,794       -   Corporate notes     9,919       -       9,919       -   Mortgage-backed Agency securities     37,113       -       37,113       -   Total available-for-sale debt securities     76,292       -       76,292       -   Equity securities     55       -       55       -   Fair value loans     13,106       -       -       13,106   Deferred compensation assets     5,245       5,245       -       -   Deferred compensation liabilities     5,245       5,245       -       -   Derivative liabilities     837       -       837       -     30 Table of Contents   Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis   Impaired Loans . Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016 - 13, impaired loans were recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis when repayment is expected solely from the sale of the loan’s collateral. Fair value is based on appraised value adjusted for customized discounting criteria, Level 3 inputs.   The Company maintains an active and robust problem credit identification system. The impairment review includes obtaining third -party collateral valuations to help management identify potential credit impairment and determine the amount of impairment to record. The Company’s Special Assets staff manages and monitors all impaired loans. Internal collateral valuations are generally performed within two to four weeks of identifying the initial potential impairment. The internal valuation compares the original appraisal to current local real estate market conditions and considers experience and expected liquidation costs. The Company typically receives a third -party valuation within thirty to forty-five days of completing the internal valuation. When a third -party valuation is received, it is reviewed for reasonableness. Once the valuation is reviewed and accepted, discounts are applied to fair market value, based on, but not limited to, our historical liquidation experience for like collateral, resulting in an estimated net realizable value. The estimated net realizable value is compared to the outstanding loan balance to determine the appropriate amount of specific impairment reserve.   OREO . OREO is recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using Level 3 inputs. The Company calculates the fair value of OREO from current or prior appraisals that have been adjusted for valuation declines, estimated selling costs, and other proprietary qualitative adjustments that are deemed necessary.   The following tables present assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, by the level of valuation inputs in the fair value hierarchy, as of the dates indicated:       March 31, 2022       Total     Fair Value Measurements Using       Fair Value     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3   (Amounts in thousands)                                 Collateral dependent assets with specific reserves   $ 1,322     $ -     $ -     $ 1,322   OREO   $ 848     $ -     $ -     $ 848         December 31, 2021       Total     Fair Value Measurements Using       Fair Value     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3   (Amounts in thousands)                                 Collateral dependent assets with specific reserves   $ 2,312     $ -     $ -     $ 2,312   OREO     1,015       -       -       1,015     Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements   The following tables provides quantitative information for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using Level 3 valuation inputs as of the dates indicated:           Discount Range     Valuation Unobservable   (Weighted Average)     Technique Input   March 31, 2022                 Collateral dependent assets with specific reserves Discounted appraisals(1) Appraisal adjustments(2)     0% to 0% (0%)   OREO Discounted appraisals(1) Appraisal adjustments(2)     10% to 65% (32%)     ( 1 ) Fair value is generally based on appraisals of the underlying collateral. ( 2 ) Appraisals may be adjusted by management for customized discounting criteria, estimated sales costs, and proprietary qualitative adjustments.           Discount Range     Valuation Unobservable   (Weighted Average)     Technique Input   December 31, 2021                 Collateral dependent assets with specific reserves Discounted appraisals(1) Appraisal adjustments(2)     0% to 11% (6%)   OREO Discounted appraisals(1) Appraisal adjustments(2)     0% to 87% (32%)     ( 1 ) Fair value is generally based on appraisals of the underlying collateral. ( 2 ) Appraisals may be adjusted by management for customized discounting criteria, estimated sales costs, and proprietary qualitative adjustments.   31 Table of Contents   Fair Value of Financial Instruments   The Company uses various methodologies and assumptions to estimate the fair value of certain financial instruments. A description of valuation methodologies used for instruments not previously discussed is as follows:   Cash and Cash Equivalents . Cash and cash equivalents fair value is estimated at their carrying amount, which is considered a reasonable estimate due to the short-term nature of these instruments.   Accrued Interest Receivable/Payable . Accrued interest receivable/payable fair value is estimated at its carrying amount, which is considered a reasonable estimate due to the short-term nature of these instruments.   Deposits and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase . Deposits and repurchase agreements with fixed maturities and rates are estimated at fair value using discounted future cash flows that apply interest rates available in the market for instruments with similar characteristics and maturities.   FHLB and Other Borrowings . FHLB and other borrowings are estimated at fair value using discounted future cash flows that apply interest rates available to the Company for borrowings with similar characteristics and maturities.   Off-Balance Sheet Instruments . The Company believes that fair values of unfunded commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, and financial guarantees are not meaningful; therefore, off-balance sheet instruments are not addressed in the fair value disclosures. The Company believes it is not feasible or practical to accurately disclose the fair values of off-balance sheet instruments due to the uncertainty and difficulty in assessing the likelihood and timing of advancing available proceeds, the lack of an established market for these instruments, and the diversity in fee structures. For additional information about the unfunded, contractual value of off-balance sheet financial instruments, see Note 14, “Litigation, Commitments, and Contingencies,” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of this report.   The following tables present the carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments, by the level of valuation inputs in the fair value hierarchy, as of the dates indicated:       March 31, 2022       Carrying             Fair Value Measurements Using   (Amounts in thousands)   Amount     Fair Value     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3   Assets                                         Cash and cash equivalents   $ 457,306     $ 457,306     $ 457,306     $ -     $ -   Debt securities available for sale     268,703       268,703       -       268,703       -   Equity securities     55       55       -       55       -   Loans held for investment, net of allowance     2,215,315       2,154,155       -       -       2,154,155   Interest receivable     8,100       8,100       -       8,100       -   Deferred compensation assets     5,220       5,220       5,220       -       -                                             Liabilities                                         Time deposits     339,889       341,029       -       341,029       -   Securities sold under agreements to repurchase     2,488       2,488       -       2,488       -   Interest payable     216       216       -       216       -   Derivative financial liabilities     179       179       -       179       -   Deferred compensation liabilities     5,220       5,220       5,220       -       -         December 31, 2021       Carrying             Fair Value Measurements Using   (Amounts in thousands)   Amount     Fair Value     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3   Assets                                         Cash and cash equivalents   $ 677,439     $ 677,439     $ 677,439     $ -     $ -   Debt securities available for sale     76,292       76,292       -       76,292       -   Equity securities     55       55       -       55       -   Loans held for investment, net of allowance     2,137,711       2,108,513       -       -       2,108,513   Interest receivable     7,900       7,900       -       7,900       -   Deferred compensation assets     5,245       5,245       5,245       -       -                                             Liabilities                                         Time deposits     354,863       352,000       -       352,000       -   Securities sold under agreements to repurchase     1,536       1,536       -       1,536       -   Interest payable     314       314       -       314       -   Deferred compensation liabilities     5,245       5,245       5,245       -       -   Derivative liabilities     837       837       -       837       -     32 Table of Contents     Note 14 . Litigation, Commitments , and Contingencies   Litigation   In the normal course of business, the Company is a defendant in various legal actions and asserted claims. While the Company and its legal counsel are unable to assess the ultimate outcome of each of these matters with certainty, the Company believes the resolution of these actions, singly or in the aggregate, should not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.   Commitments and Contingencies   The Company is a party to financial instruments with off balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit, and financial guarantees. These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk beyond the amount recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The contractual amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments. If the other party to a financial instrument does not perform, the Company’s credit loss exposure is the same as the contractual amount of the instrument. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on balance sheet instruments.   Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many commitments are expected to expire without being drawn on, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary, is based on management’s credit evaluation of each customer on a case-by-case basis. Collateral may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income producing commercial properties. The Company maintains a reserve for the risk inherent in unfunded lending commitments, which is included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.   Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending credit to customers. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary, to secure the customer’s performance under certain letters of credit is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer.   The following table presents the off-balance sheet financial instruments as of the dates indicated:       March 31, 2022     December 31, 2021   (Amounts in thousands)                 Commitments to extend credit   $ 270,184     $ 272,447   Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees (1)     152,286       153,717   Total off-balance sheet risk   $ 422,470     $ 426,164                     Allowance for unfunded commitments   $ 775     $ 678     ( 1 ) Includes FHLB letters of credit     ITEM 2.     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand our financial condition, changes in financial condition, and results of operations. MD&A contains forward-looking statements and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements, accompanying notes, and other financial information included in this report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “2021 Form 10-K”). Unless the context suggests otherwise, the terms “First Community,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to First Community Bankshares, Inc. and its subsidiaries as a consolidated entity.   Executive Overview   First Community Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) is a financial holding company, headquartered in Bluefield, Virginia, that provides banking products and services through its wholly owned subsidiary First Community Bank (the “Bank”), a Virginia chartered bank institution. As of March 31, 2022, the Bank operated 49 branches in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. As of March 31, 2022, full-time equivalent employees, calculated using the number of hours worked, totaled 610. Our primary source of earnings is net interest income, the difference between interest earned on assets and interest paid on liabilities, which is supplemented by fees for services, commissions on sales, and various deposit service charges. We fund our lending and investing activities primarily through the retail deposit operations of our branch banking network. We invest our funds primarily in loans to retail and commercial customers and various investment securities. Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol, FCBC.   33 Table of Contents   The Bank offers trust management, estate administration, and investment advisory services through its Trust Division and wholly owned subsidiary First Community Wealth Management Inc. (“FCWM”). The Trust Division manages inter vivos trusts and trusts under will, develops and administers employee benefit and individual retirement plans, and manages and settles estates. Fiduciary fees for these services are charged on a schedule related to the size, nature, and complexity of the account. Revenues consist primarily of investment advisory fees and commissions on assets under management and administration. As of March 31, 2022, the Trust Division and FCWM managed and administered $1.28 billion in combined assets under various fee-based arrangements as fiduciary or agent. The Bank also offers a full range of commercial and personal insurance products through its strategic partnership with Bankers Insurance, LLC.   On March 29, 2022, the Bank entered into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement with Benchmark Community Bank, the banking subsidiary of Benchmark Bankshares, Inc., to sell its Emporia, Virginia branch. The sale includes the branch real estate, certain personal property, and all deposits associated with the branch.   Critical Accounting Estimates   We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the U.S. and conform to general practices within the banking industry. Our financial position and results of operations may require management to make significant estimates and assumptions that have a material impact on our financial condition or operating performance. Due to the level of subjectivity and the susceptibility of such matters to change, actual results could differ significantly from management’s assumptions and estimates. Estimates, assumptions, and judgments, which are periodically evaluated, are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events believed reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates are generally necessary when assets and liabilities are required to be recorded at estimated fair value, when a decline in the value of an asset carried on the financial statements at fair value warrants an impairment write-down or a valuation reserve, or when an asset or liability needs recorded based on the probability of occurrence of a future event. Carrying assets and liabilities at fair value inherently results in more financial statement volatility. Fair values and information used to record valuation adjustments for certain assets and liabilities are based on quoted market prices, when available, or third-party sources. When quoted prices or third-party information is not available, management estimates valuation adjustments primarily through the use of financial modeling techniques and appraisal estimates.   Allowance for Credit Losses or "ACL"  ​ The ACL reflects management’s estimate of losses that will result from the inability of our borrowers to make required loan payments. Management uses a systematic methodology to determine its ACL for loans held for investment and certain off-balance-sheet credit exposures. Management considers the effects of past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts on the collectability of the loan portfolio. The Company’s estimate of its ACL involves a high degree of judgment; therefore, management’s process for determining expected credit losses may result in a range of expected credit losses. It is possible that others, given the same information, may at any point in time reach a different reasonable conclusion. The Company’s ACL recorded in the balance sheet reflects management’s best estimate of expected credit losses. The Company recognizes in net income the amount needed to adjust the ACL for management’s current estimate of expected credit losses. See Note 1 – "Basis of Presentation - Significant Accounting Policies" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further detailed descriptions of our estimation process and methodology related to the ACL. See also Note 5 — " Allowance for Credit Losses" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, “Provision for Loan Losses and Nonperforming Assets” in this MD&A. Periods prior to the January 1, 2021, adoption of ASU 2016-13 follow prior accounting guidance for estimated loan losses and may not be comparable.   Our accounting policies are fundamental in understanding MD&A and the disclosures presented in Item 1, “Financial Statements,” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Our accounting policies are described in detail in Note 1, “Basis of Presentation,” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022, and in Note 1, “ Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies, ” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of our 2021 Form 10-K. Our critical accounting estimates are detailed in the “Critical Accounting Estimates” section in Part II, Item 7 of our 2021 Form 10-K.   34 Table of Contents   Performance Overview   Highlights of our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and financial condition as of March 31, 2022, include the following:     ● Net income of $9.52 million for the quarter was a decrease of $5.09 million, or $0.26 per diluted common share, compared to the same quarter of 2021. The decrease was primarily driven by a return to more normalized expense in the provision for credit losses of $1.96 million for the first quarter of 2022 compared to a $4.00 million reversal of provision in the first quarter of 2021. The current year provision is largely due to robust loan growth in the first quarter, principally led by commercial loan demand. The reversal of provision in the first quarter of 2021 was driven by a significantly improved economic outlook than in early 2020.   ● Salaries and employee benefits increased $787 thousand, or 7.23%, from last year.  During the quarter, the Company implemented annualized wage increases of approximately $2.5 million as part of its strategic iniative to enhance Human Capital Management, which included an increased minimum wage.   ● Despite the significant increase in credit loss provision between the two periods, annualized first quarter return on average assets was 1.20% and return on average common equity was 8.98%.   ● Non-performing loans to total loans remained at 0.96% of total loans and continues the declining trend experienced over the past four quarters. Net charge-offs for the first quarter of 2022 were $838 thousand, or 0.15%, of annualized average loans, compared to net charge-offs of $725 thousand, or 0.14% of annualized average loans, for the same period in 2021.    ● The Company's loan portfolio increased by $78.73 million during the first quarter of 2022. Loan demand and originations increased in all categories, including construction, commercial real estate, residential mortgage, and consumer loans.   ● The allowance for credit losses to total loans remained at 1.29% of total loans.   ● Book value per share at March 31, 2022, was $25.27, a decrease of $0.07 from year-end 2021.   Results of Operations   Net Income   The following table presents the changes in net income and related information for the periods indicated:       Three Months Ended   (Amounts in thousands, except per   March 31,     Increase           share data)   2022     2021     (Decrease)     % Change                                     Net income   $ 9,515     $ 14,602     $ (5,087 )     -34.84 %                                   Basic earnings per common share     0.57       0.83       (0.26 )     -31.33 % Diluted earnings per common share     0.56       0.82       (0.26 )     -31.71 %                                   Return on average assets     1.20 %     1.94 %     -0.74 %     -38.14 % Return on average common equity     8.98 %     13.94 %     -4.96 %     -35.58 %   Three - Month Comparison . Net income decreased $5.09 million in the first quarter of 2022 largely due to a $5.96 million increase in the provision for credit losses. Provision for credit losses totaled $1.96 million for the first quarter of 2022 compared to a reversal of provision of $4.00 million in the first quarter of 2021.  The current year provision is largely due to the growth in loans in the first quarter, in particular commercial loan demand.  The reversal of provision in the first quarter of 2021 was driven by significantly improved economic forecasts.   35 Table of Contents   Net Interest Income   Net interest income, our largest contributor to earnings, is analyzed on a fully taxable equivalent (“FTE”) basis, a non-GAAP financial measure. For additional information, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below. The following tables present the consolidated average balance sheets and net interest analysis on a FTE basis for the dates indicated:   AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND NET INTEREST INCOME ANALYSIS (Unaudited)       Three Months Ended March 31,       2022     2021       Average             Average Yield/     Average             Average Yield/   (Amounts in thousands)   Balance     Interest(1)     Rate(1)     Balance     Interest(1)     Rate(1)   Assets                                                 Earning assets                                                 Loans (2)(3)   $ 2,200,003     $ 24,698       4.55 %   $ 2,165,054     $ 26,582       4.98 % Securities available for sale     140,975       800       2.30 %     83,634       573       2.78 % Interest-bearing deposits     544,718       249       0.19 %     468,067       118       0.10 % Total earning assets     2,885,696       25,747       3.62 %     2,716,755       27,273       4.07 % Other assets     328,212                       331,483                   Total assets   $ 3,213,908                     $ 3,048,238                                                                     Liabilities and stockholders' equity                                                 Interest-bearing deposits                                                 Demand deposits   $ 679,211     $ 28       0.02 %   $ 613,003     $ 39       0.03 % Savings deposits     881,295       66       0.03 %     778,430       91       0.05 % Time deposits     346,902       392       0.46 %     412,986       739       0.73 % Total interest-bearing deposits     1,907,408       486       0.10 %     1,804,419       869       0.19 % Borrowings                                                 Retail repurchase agreements     1,993       -       N/M       1,234       -       N/M   Total borrowings     1,993       -       N/M       1,234       -       N/M   Total interest-bearing liabilities     1,909,401       486       0.10 %     1,805,653       869       0.19 % Noninterest-bearing demand deposits     835,921                       777,876                   Other liabilities     38,956                       39,926                   Total liabilities     2,784,278                       2,623,455                   Stockholders' equity     429,630                       424,783                   Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 3,213,908                     $ 3,048,238                   Net interest income, FTE (1)           $ 25,261                     $ 26,404           Net interest rate spread                     3.52 %                     3.88 % Net interest margin, FTE (1)                     3.55 %                     3.94 %   (1) Interest income and average yield/rate are presented on a FTE, non-GAAP, basis using the federal statutory income tax rate of 21%. (2) Nonaccrual loans are included in the average balance; however, no related interest income is recorded during the period of nonaccrual. (3) Interest on loans includes non-cash and accelerated purchase accounting accretion of $866 thousand and $1.19 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.   36 Table of Contents   The following table presents the impact to net interest income on a FTE basis due to changes in volume (change in average volume times the prior year’s average rate), rate (average rate times the prior year’s average volume), and rate/volume (average volume times the change in average rate), for the periods indicated:       Three Months Ended       March 31, 2022 Compared to 2021       Dollar Increase (Decrease) due to                       Rate/           (Amounts in thousands)   Volume     Rate     Volume     Total   Interest earned on(1)                                 Loans   $ 1,740     $ (9,232 )   $ 5,608     $ (1,884 ) Securities available-for-sale     1,593       (399 )     (967 )     227   Interest-bearing deposits with other banks     78       389       (336 )     131   Total interest earning assets     3,411       (9,242 )     4,305       (1,526 )                                   Interest paid on                                 Demand deposits     17       (56 )     28       (11 ) Savings deposits     49       (133 )     59       (25 ) Time deposits     (480 )     (1,104 )     1,237       (347 ) Retail repurchase agreements     -       -       -       -   FHLB advances and other borrowings     -       -       -       -   Total interest-bearing liabilities     (414 )     (1,293 )     1,324       (383 )                                   Change in net interest income(1)   $ 3,825     $ (7,949 )   $ 2,981     $ (1,143 )   (1) FTE basis based on the federal statutory rate of 21%.    37 Table of Contents   Three - Month Comparison . Net interest income comprised 73.23% of total net interest and noninterest income in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 77.64% in the same quarter of 2021. Net interest income on a GAAP basis decreased $1.13 million, or 4.30%, compared to a decrease of $1.14 million, or 4.33%, on a FTE basis. The net interest margin on a FTE basis decreased 39 basis points and the net interest spread on a FTE basis decreased 36 basis points. The decrease in the net interest margin and the net interest spread are primarily attributable to the current historically low interest rate environment.   Average earning assets increased $168.94 million, or 6.22%, primarily due to an increase of $76.65 million, or 16.38% in overnight funds.  Securites available for sale increased $57.34 million, or 68.56% due to recent purchases of $203.17 million.  In addition, average loans increased $34.95 million, or 1.61%, primarily due to strong levels of loan demand in all categories.  Average interest-bearing deposits increased $102.99 million, or 5.71%.  This increase is primarily due to unprecedented levels of federal government stimulus during the pandemic.  The yield on earning assets decreased 45 basis points, or 11.06%, primarily due to the historically low rate environment. The average loan to deposit ratio decreased to 80.19% from 83.84% in the same quarter of 2021. Non-cash accretion income decreased $321 thousand, or 27.04%.   Average interest-bearing liabilities, which consist of interest-bearing deposits and borrowings, increased $103.75 million, or 5.75%, primarily due to an increase in interest-bearing deposits. The yield on interest-bearing liabilities decreased 9 basis points. Average interest-bearing deposits increased $102.99 million, or 5.71%, which was driven by unprecedented levels of federal government stimulus during the pandemic.  Savings deposits increased $102.87 million, or 13.21%, and interest-bearing demand deposits increased $66.21 million, or 10.80%.  These increases were offset by a decrease in time deposits of $66.08 million, or 16.00%.   Provision for Credit Losses   Three - Month Comparison . The provision charged to operations increased $5.96 million, or 149.01%, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same quarter of 2021. Provision for credit lossess of $1.96 million was recorded in the first quarter of 2022 and was primarily attributable to loan growth in the first quarter. A reversal in provision of $4.00 million was recorded in the first quarter of 2021 and was due to significantly improved economic forecasts.   Noninterest Income   The following table presents the components of, and changes in, noninterest income for the periods indicated:       Three Months Ended                       March 31,     Increase     %       2022     2021     (Decrease)     Change   (Amounts in thousands)                                 Wealth management   $ 972     $ 881     $ 91       10.33 % Service charges on deposits     3,498       3,031       467       15.41 % Other service charges and fees     3,017       3,022       (5 )     -0.17 % Other operating income     1,707       635       1,072       168.82 % Total noninterest income   $ 9,194     $ 7,569     $ 1,625       21.47 %   Three - Month Comparison . Noninterest income comprised 23.27% of total net interest and noninterest income in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 23.28% in the same quarter of 2021. Noninterest income increased $1.63 million or 21.47%.  Other operating income increased $1.07 million, or 168.82%.  The increase was primarily due to a fair value increase recognized in earnings of $578 thousand for interest rate swaps that do no qualify as a fair value hedge; as well as a gain of $394 thousand recognized on a bank-owned property sold during the first quarter of 2022.  Service charges on deposits increased $467 thousand, or 15.41% compared with the same quarter of 2021.  The increase is primarily attributable to increased customer activity compared to the activity levels experienced during 2021.   38 Table of Contents   Noninterest Expense   The following table presents the components of, and changes in, noninterest expense for the periods indicated:       Three Months Ended                       March 31,     Increase     %       2022     2021     (Decrease)     Change   (Amounts in thousands)                                 Salaries and employee benefits   $ 11,671     $ 10,884     $ 787       7.23 % Occupancy expense     1,269       1,275       (6 )     -0.47 % Furniture and equipment expense     1,614       1,367       247       18.07 % Service fees     1,503       1,335       168       12.58 % Advertising and public relations     540       335       205       61.19 % Professional fees     453       466       (13 )     -2.79 % Amortization of intangibles     357       357       -       0.00 % FDIC premiums and assessments     218       199       19       9.55 % Other operating expense     2,361       2,602       (241 )     -9.26 % Total noninterest expense   $ 19,986     $ 18,820     $ 1,166       6.20 %   Three - Month Comparison . Noninterest expense increased $1.17 million, or 6.20%, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same quarter of 2021. The increase was largely attributable to an increase in salaries and employee benefits of $787 thousand or 7.23%.  Early in the first quarter of 2022, the Company implemented annualized wage increases of approximately $2.5 million as part of its strategic initiative to enhance Human Capital Management, which included an increased minimum wage.   I ncome Tax Expense   The Company’s effective tax rate, income tax as a percent of pre-tax income, may vary significantly from the statutory rate due to permanent differences and available tax credits. Permanent differences are income and expense items excluded by law in the calculation of taxable income. The Company’s most significant permanent differences generally include interest income on municipal securities and increases in the cash surrender value of life insurance policies.   Three-Month Comparison . Income tax expense decreased $1.55 million, or 34.88% and was primarily due to the decrease in pre-tax income.  The effective tax rate remained level decreasing only one basis point to 23.27% in the first quarter of 2022 from 23.28% in the same quarter of 2021.    Non-GAAP Financial Measures     In addition to financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, we use certain non-GAAP financial measures that management believes provide investors with important information useful in understanding our operational performance and comparing our financial measures with other financial institutions. The non-GAAP financial measure presented in this report includes net interest income on a FTE basis. We believe FTE basis is the preferred industry measurement of net interest income and provides better comparability between taxable and tax exempt amounts. We use this non-GAAP financial measure to monitor net interest income performance and to manage the composition of our balance sheet. The FTE basis adjusts for the tax benefits of income from certain tax exempt loans and investments using the federal statutory rate of 21%. While we believe certain non-GAAP financial measures enhance understanding of our business and performance, they are supplemental and not a substitute for, or more important than, financial measures prepared on a GAAP basis. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to those reported by other financial institutions. The reconciliations of non-GAAP to GAAP measures are presented below.   39 Table of Contents   The following table reconciles net interest income and margin, as presented in our consolidated statements of income, to net interest income on a FTE basis for the periods indicated:       Three Months Ended March 31,       2022     2021   (Amounts in thousands)                 Net interest income, GAAP   $ 25,153     $ 26,282   FTE adjustment(1)     108       122   Net interest income, FTE     25,261       26,404                     Net interest margin, GAAP     3.53 %     3.92 % FTE adjustment(1)     0.02 %     0.02 % Net interest margin, FTE     3.55 %     3.94 % (1) FTE basis of 21%.   Financial Condition   Total assets as of March 31, 2022, increased $49.61 million, or 1.55% from December 31, 2021. The increase in assets was primarily driven by an increase in securities available-for-sale of $192.41 million, or 252.20%.  Loans increased $78.73 million, or 3.64%.  These increases were offset by a decrease in overnight funds of $223.29 million, or 35.61%.   In addition, total liabilities increased $53.23 million, or 1.92% as of March 31, 2022, from December 31, 2021.  The increase in liabilities was primarily driven by an increase in total deposits of $53.55 million, or 1.96%.    Investment Securities   Our investment securities are used to generate interest income through the employment of excess funds, to provide liquidity, to fund loan demand or deposit liquidation, and to pledge as collateral where required. The composition of our investment portfolio changes from time to time as we consider our liquidity needs, interest rate expectations, asset/liability management strategies, and capital requirements.   Available-for-sale debt securities as of March 31, 2022, increased $192.41 million, or 252.20%, compared to December 31, 2021.  The increase is due to the purchase of $203.17 million in securities comprised of U. S. Treasury Notes, mortgage-backed securities, and corporate notes.  The purchases were offset by $4.76 million in maturities, prepayments, and calls.  The market value of debt securities available for sale as a percentage of amortized cost was 97.86% as of March 31, 2022, compared to 100.02% as of December 31, 2021.   Management evaluates securities for impairment where there has been a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis of a security to determine whether there is a credit loss associated with the decline in fair value on at least a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Credit losses are calculated individually, rather than collectively, using a discounted cash flow method, whereby Management compares the present value of expected cash flows with the amortized cost basis of the security.  The credit loss component would be recognized through the provision for credit losses and the creation of an allowance for credit losses. Consideration is given to (1) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer including looking at default and delinquency rates, (2) the outlook for receiving the contractual cash flows of the investments, (3) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (4) our intent and ability to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value or for a debt security whether it is more-likely-than-not that we will be required to sell the debt security prior to recovering its fair value, (5) the anticipated outlook for changes in the general level of interest rates, (6) credit ratings, (7) third party guarantees, and (8) collateral values. In analyzing an issuer’s financial condition, management considers whether the securities are issued by the federal government or its agencies, whether downgrades by bond rating agencies have occurred, the results of reviews of the issuer’s financial condition, and the issuer’s anticipated ability to pay the contractual cash flows of the investments. U.S. Treasury Securities, Agency-Backed Securities including GNMA, FHLMC, FNMA, FHLB, FFCB and SBA. All of the U.S. Treasury and Agency-Backed Securities have the full faith and credit backing of the United State Government or one of its agencies. Municipal securities and all other securities that do not have a zero expected credit loss are evaluated quarterly to determine whether there is a credit loss associated with a decline in fair value. All debt securities available for sale in an unrealized loss position as of March 31, 2022 continue to perform as scheduled and we do not believe that a provision for credit losses is necessary.   Loans Held for Investment   Loans held for investment, which generates the largest component of interest income, are grouped into commercial, consumer real estate, and consumer and other loan segments. Each segment is divided into various loan classes based on collateral or purpose.      40 Table of Contents   The following table presents loans, net of unearned income, with non-covered loans by loan class as of the dates indicated:       March 31, 2022     December 31, 2021     March 31, 2021   (Amounts in thousands)   Amount     Percent     Amount     Percent     Amount     Percent   Loans held for investment                                                 Commercial loans                                                 Construction, development, and other land   $ 77,460       3.45 %   $ 65,806       3.04 %   $ 45,328       2.11 % Commercial and industrial     152,885       6.81 %     133,630       6.17 %     162,227       7.56 % Multi-family residential     115,269       5.14 %     100,402       4.64 %     105,592       4.92 % Single family non-owner occupied     198,282       8.83 %     198,778       9.18 %     187,896       8.75 % Non-farm, non-residential     728,142       32.44 %     707,506       32.67 %     718,830       33.49 % Agricultural     9,496       0.42 %     9,341       0.43 %     9,723       0.45 % Farmland     14,313       0.64 %     15,013       0.69 %     19,014       0.89 % Total commercial loans     1,295,847       57.73 %     1,230,476       56.82 %     1,248,610       58.17 % Consumer real estate loans                                                 Home equity lines     79,461       3.54 %     79,857       3.69 %     92,095       4.29 % Single family owner occupied     705,070       31.43 %     703,864       32.50 %     665,128       30.97 % Owner occupied construction     19,858       0.88 %     16,910       0.78 %     18,376       0.86 % Total consumer real estate loans     804,389       35.85 %     800,631       36.97 %     775,599       36.12 % Consumer and other loans                                                 Consumer loans     139,280       6.21 %     129,794       5.99 %     117,904       5.49 % Other     4,780       0.21 %     4,668       0.22 %     4,527       0.21 % Total consumer and other loans     144,060       6.42 %     134,462       6.21 %     122,431       5.70 % Total loans held for investment, net of unearned income     2,244,296       100.00 %     2,165,569       100.00 %     2,146,640       100.00 % Less: allowance for credit losses     28,981               27,858               34,563           Total loans held for investment, net of unearned income and allowance   $ 2,215,315             $ 2,137,711             $ 2,112,077             Total loans increased $78.73 million compared to December 31, 2021 with increases in all three loan segments.  The largest increase, $65.37 million, occurred in the commercial loan segment.   The increase was comprised of increases of $20.64 million in non-farm, non-residential real estate, $19.26 million in commercial and industrial, $14.87 million in multi-family, and $11.65 million in construction, development, and other land. Consumer and other loans increased $9.60 million, or 7.14%, with consumer loans being the driving factor in the increase.  Additionally, the consumer real estate loan segment increased by $3.76 million.  The increase occurred primarily in owner occupied construction, with an increase of $2.95 million, or 17.43%.    Risk Elements   We seek to mitigate credit risk by following specific underwriting practices and by ongoing monitoring of our loan portfolio. Our underwriting practices include the analysis of borrowers’ prior credit histories, financial statements, tax returns, and cash flow projections; valuation of collateral based on independent appraisers’ reports; and verification of liquid assets. We believe our underwriting criteria are appropriate for the various loan types we offer; however, losses may occur that exceed the reserves established in our allowance for loan losses. We track certain credit quality indicators that include: trends related to the risk rating of commercial loans, the level of classified commercial loans, net charge-offs, nonperforming loans, and general economic conditions. The Company’s loan review function generally analyzes all commercial loan relationships greater than $4.00 million annually and at various times during the year. Smaller commercial and retail loans are sampled for review during the year.   Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans, accrual loans contractually past due 90 days or more, unseasoned troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”), and OREO. Ongoing activity in the classification and categories of nonperforming loans include collections on delinquencies, foreclosures, loan restructurings, and movements into or out of the nonperforming classification due to changing economic conditions, borrower financial capacity, or resolution efforts.    41 Table of Contents   The following table presents the components of nonperforming assets and related information as of the periods indicated:       March 31, 2022     December 31, 2021     March 31, 2021   (Amounts in thousands)                         Nonperforming                         Nonaccrual loans   $ 20,487     $ 20,768     $ 26,106   Accruing loans past due 90 days or more     -       87       171   TDRs(1)     1,141       1,367       308   Total nonperforming loans     21,628       22,222       26,585   OREO     848       1,015       1,740   Total nonperforming assets   $ 22,476     $ 23,237     $ 28,325                                                       Additional Information                         Total Accruing TDRs(2)     8,782       8,652       9,027                                                       Asset Quality Ratios:                         Nonperforming loans to total loans     0.96 %     1.03 %     1.24 % Nonperforming assets to total assets     0.69 %     0.73 %     0.90 % Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans     134.00 %     125.36 %     130.01 % Allowance for loan losses to total loans     1.29 %     1.29 %     1.61 %   (1) TDRs restructured within the past six months and nonperforming TDRs exclude nonaccrual TDRs of $1.73 million, $1.80 million, and $2.09 million for the periods ended March 31, 2022, December 31, 2021, and March 31, 2021, respectively.  They are included in nonaccrual loans. (2) Total accruing TDRs exclude nonaccrual TDRs of $2.23 million, $2.52 million, and $3.48 million for the periods ended March 31, 2022, December 31, 2021, and March 31, 2021, respectively.  They are included in nonaccrual loans.   Nonperforming assets as of March 31, 2022, decreased $761 thousand, or 3.27%, from December 31, 2021, with decreases occurring in all categories.  Nonaccrual loans decreased $281 thousand, or 1.35%, non-performing TDR's decreased $226 thousand, or 16.53%, OREO decreased $167 thousand, or 16.45%, and 90 days past due and still accruing decreased $87 thousand or 100.00%.  As of March 31, 2022, nonaccrual loans were largely attributed to single family owner occupied (43.78%), non-farm, non-residential (16.49%), and single family non-owner occupied loans (12.61%). Certain loans included in the nonaccrual category have been written down to estimated realizable value or assigned specific reserves in the allowance for loan losses based on management’s estimate of loss at ultimate resolution.   Delinquent loans, comprised of loans 30 days or more past due and nonaccrual loans, totaled $31.24 million as of March 31, 2022, a decrease of $1.87 million, or 5.65%, compared to $33.10 million as of December 31, 2021. Delinquent loans as a percent of total loans totaled 1.39% as of March 31, 2022, which includes past due loans (0.48%) and nonaccrual loans (0.91%).   42 Table of Contents   When restructuring loans for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty, we generally make concessions in interest rates, loan terms, or amortization terms. Certain TDRs are classified as nonperforming when modified and are returned to performing status after six months of satisfactory payment performance; however, these loans remain identified as impaired until full payment or other satisfaction of the obligation occurs. Accruing TDRs as of March 31, 2022, increased $130 thousand, or 1.50%, to $8.78 million from December 31, 2021. Unseasoned, or loans restructured within the last six months, and nonperforming accruing TDRs as of March 31, 2022, decreased $226 thousand compared to December 31, 2021. Unseasoned and nonperforming accruing TDRs as a percent of total accruing TDRs totaled 12.99% as of March 31, 2022, compared to 15.81% as of December 31, 2021. There were no specific reserves related to TDRs as of March 31, 2022, or December 31, 2021.   The CARES Act included a provision allowing banks to not apply the guidance on accounting for troubled debt restructurings to loan modifications, such as extensions or deferrals, related to COVID-19 made between March 1, 2020, and the earlier of (i) December 31, 2021, or (ii) 60 days after the end of the COVID-19 national emergency. The relief can only be applied to modifications for borrowers that were not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019. The Company elected to adopt this provision of the CARES Act.   Through March 31, 2022 we had modified a total of 4,168 loans for $478.83  million related to COVID-19 relief.  Those modifications were generally short-term payment deferrals and are not considered TDRs based on the CARES Act.  Our policy is to downgrade commercial loans modified for COVID-19 to special mention, which caused the significant increase in loans in that rating.  Subsequent upgrade or downgrade will be on a case by case basis.  The Company has upgraded these loans back to pass once the modification period has ended and timely contractual payments resume.  Further downgrade would be based on a number of factors, including but not limited to additional modifications, payment performance and current underwriting. As of March 31, 2022, total COVID-19 loan deferrals stood at $3.01 million; compared to  $2.92  million, at December 31, 2021; and down significantly from $17.48 million at March 31, 2021.    OREO, which is carried at the lesser of estimated net realizable value or cost, decreased $167 thousand, or 16.45%, as of March 31, 2022, compared to December 31, 2021, and consisted of 9 properties with an average holding period of approximately 17 months. The net gain on the sale of OREO totaled $5 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to a net loss of $316 thousand for the same period of the prior year. The following table presents the changes in OREO during the periods indicated:         Three Months Ended March 31,                         2022     2021   (Amounts in thousands)                 Beginning balance   $ 1,015     $ 2,083   Additions     17       460   Disposals     (184 )     (593 ) Valuation adjustments     -       (210 ) Ending balance   $ 848     $ 1,740     Allowance for Credit Losses   The ACL reflects management’s estimate of losses that will result from the inability of our borrowers to make required loan payments. Management uses a systematic methodology to determine its ACL for loans held for investment and certain off-balance-sheet credit exposures. The ACL is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loan portfolio. Management considers the effects of past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts on the collectability of the loan portfolio. The Company’s estimate of its ACL involves a high degree of judgment; therefore, management’s process for determining expected credit losses may result in a range of expected credit losses. It is possible that others, given the same information, may at any point in time reach a different reasonable conclusion. The Company’s ACL recorded in the balance sheet reflects management’s best estimate of expected credit losses. The Company recognizes in net income the amount needed to adjust the ACL for management’s current estimate of expected credit losses. The Company’s measurement of credit losses policy adheres to GAAP as well as interagency guidance. The Company's ACL is calculated using collectively evaluated and individually evaluated loans.   ​For collectively evaluated loans, the Company in general uses two modeling approaches to estimate expected credit losses. The Company projects the contractual run-off of its portfolio at the segment level and incorporates a prepayment assumption in order to estimate exposure at default. Financial assets that have been individually evaluated can be returned to a pool for purposes of estimating the expected credit loss insofar as their credit profile improves and that the repayment terms were not considered to be unique to the asset.   In addition to its own loss experience, management also includes peer bank historical loss experience in its assessment of expected credit losses to determine the ACL. The Company utilized call report data to measure historical credit loss experience with similar risk characteristics within the segments. For the majority of segment models for collectively evaluated loans, the Company incorporated at least one macroeconomic driver either using a statistical regression modeling methodology or simple loss rate modeling methodology.    43 Table of Contents   Included in its systematic methodology to determine its ACL for loans held for investment and certain off-balance-sheet credit exposures.  Management considers the need to qualitatively adjust expected credit losses for information not already captured in the loss estimation process. These qualitative adjustments either increase or decrease the quantitative model estimation (i.e. formulaic model results). Each period the Company considers qualitative factors that are relevant within the qualitative framework.  For further discussion of our Allowance for Credit Losses - See Note 1 - "Basis of Presentation - Significant Accounting Policies".   With the adoption of ASU 2016-13 effective January 1, 2021, the Company changed its method for calculating it allowance for loans from an incurred loss method to a life of loan method. See Note 1 – "Basis of Presentation - Significant Accounting Policies" for further details. As of March 31, 2022, the balance of the ACL for loans was $28.98 million, or 1.29% of total loans. The ACL at March 31, 2022, increased $1.12 million from the balance of $27.86 million recorded at December 31, 2021. This increase included a $1.96 million provision offset by net charge-offs for the three months of $838 thousand. The provision was primarily driven by loan growth in the first quarter.   At March 31, 2022, the Company also had an allowance for unfunded commitments of $775 thousand which was recorded in Other Liabilities on the Balance Sheet.  During the first quarter of 2022, the provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments was $97 thousand compared to $66 thousand recorded in the same period of 2021.    The following table presents the changes in the allowance for credit losses for loans during the periods indicated:       Three Months Ended March 31,       2022     2021                     (Amounts in thousands)                 Beginning balance   $ 27,858     $ 26,182   Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2016-13     -       13,107   Provision for (recovery of) loan losses charged to operations     1,961       (4,001 ) Charge-offs     (1,302 )     (1,730 ) Recoveries     464       1,005   Net charge-offs     (838 )     (725 ) Ending balance   $ 28,981     $ 34,563     Deposits   Total deposits as of March 31, 2022, increased $53.55 million, or 1.96%, compared to December 31, 2021. The increase was largely attributable to savings and interest-bearing demand deposits which increased $46.84 million, or 5.47% and $3.82 million, or 0.57%, respectively. Noninterest-bearing demand deposits also reflected growth with an increase of $17.87 million, or 2.12%. These increases were offset by a decrease in time deposits of $14.97 million, or 4.22%.   B orrowings   Total borrowings as of March 31, 2022, increased $952 thousand, or 61.98%, compared to December 31, 2021.   Liquidity and Capital Resources   Liquidity   Liquidity is a measure of our ability to convert assets to cash or raise cash to meet financial obligations. We believe that liquidity management should encompass an overall balance sheet approach that draws together all sources and uses of liquidity. Poor or inadequate liquidity risk management may result in a funding deficit that could have a material impact on our operations. We maintain a liquidity risk management policy and contingency funding policy (“Liquidity Plan”) to detect potential liquidity issues and protect our depositors, creditors, and shareholders. The Liquidity Plan includes various internal and external indicators that are reviewed on a recurring basis by our Asset/Liability Management Committee (“ALCO”) of the Board of Directors. ALCO reviews liquidity risk exposure and policies related to liquidity management; ensures that systems and internal controls are consistent with liquidity policies; and provides accurate reports about liquidity needs, sources, and compliance. The Liquidity Plan involves ongoing monitoring and estimation of potentially credit sensitive liabilities and the sources and amounts of balance sheet and external liquidity available to replace outflows during a funding crisis. The liquidity model incorporates various funding crisis scenarios and a specific action plan is formulated, and activated, when a financial shock that affects our normal funding activities is identified. Generally, the plan will reflect a strategy of replacing liability outflows with alternative liabilities, rather than balance sheet asset liquidity, to the extent that significant premiums can be avoided. If alternative liabilities are not available, outflows will be met through liquidation of balance sheet assets, including unpledged securities.   44 Table of Contents   As a financial holding company, the Company’s primary source of liquidity is dividends received from the Bank, which are subject to certain regulatory limitations. Other sources of liquidity include cash, investment securities, and borrowings. As of March 31, 2022, the Company’s cash reserves and short-term investment securities totaled $2.47 million and $17.28 million, respectively. The Company’s cash reserves and investments provide adequate working capital to meet obligations for the next twelve months.   In addition to cash on hand and deposits with other financial institutions, we rely on customer deposits, cash flows from loans and investment securities, and lines of credit from the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) Discount Window to meet potential liquidity demands. These sources of liquidity are immediately available to satisfy deposit withdrawals, customer credit needs, and our operations. Secondary sources of liquidity include approved lines of credit with correspondent banks and unpledged available-for-sale securities. As of March 31, 2022, our unencumbered cash totaled $457.31 million, unused borrowing capacity from the FHLB totaled $425.09 million, available credit from the FRB Discount Window totaled $6.08 million, available lines from correspondent banks totaled $90.00 million, and unpledged available-for-sale securities totaled $247.33 million.   Cash Flows   The following table summarizes the components of cash flow for the periods indicated:       Three Months Ended March 31,       2022     2021   (Amounts in thousands)                 Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 10,438     $ 12,615   Net cash (used) provided by investing activities     (276,551 )     41,442   Net cash provided by financing activities     45,980       118,127   Net increase in cash and cash equivalents     (220,133 )     172,184   Cash and cash equivalents, beginning balance     677,439       456,561   Cash and cash equivalents, ending balance   $ 457,306     $ 628,745     Cash and cash equivalents decreased $220.13 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to an increase of $172.18 million for the same period of the prior year. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents for the three month period was due largely to the purchase of securities available for sale of $203.17 million and the funding of $78.72 million in loan originations.  The decreases were offset by an net increase in deposits of $53.55 million.   Capital Resources   We are committed to effectively managing our capital to protect our depositors, creditors, and shareholders. Failure to meet certain capital requirements may result in actions by regulatory agencies that could have a material impact on our operations. Total stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2022, decreased $3.62 million, or 0.85%, to $424.16 million from $427.78 million as of December 31, 2021. The change in stockholders’ equity was largely due to net income of $9.52 million offset by other comprehensive loss of $4.97 million, dividends declared on our common stock of $4.54 million, and the repurchase of 132,000 shares of our common stock totaling $4.09 million.  In accordance with current regulatory guidelines, accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) is largely excluded from stockholders’ equity in the calculation of our capital ratios. Our book value per common share decreased $0.07, or 0.28%, to $25.27 as of March 31, 2022, from $25.34 as of December 31, 2021.   Capital Adequacy Requirements   Risk-based capital guidelines, issued by state and federal banking agencies, include balance sheet assets and off-balance sheet arrangements weighted by the risks inherent in the specific asset type. Our current risk-based capital requirements are based on the international capital standards known as Basel III. A description of the Basel III capital rules is included in Part I, Item 1 of the 2021 Form 10-K. Our current required capital ratios are as follows:     ● 4.5% Common Equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (effectively 7.00% including the capital conservation buffer)   ● 6.0% Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets (effectively 8.50% including the capital conservation buffer)   ● 8.0% Total capital to risk-weighted assets (effectively 10.50% including the capital conservation buffer)   ● 4.0% Tier 1 capital to average consolidated assets (“Tier 1 leverage ratio”)   The following table presents our capital ratios as of the dates indicated:       March 31, 2022     December 31, 2021       Company     Bank     Company     Bank                             Common equity Tier 1 ratio   13.70%     12.62%     14.39%     13.37%   Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio   13.70%     12.62%     14.39%     13.37%   Total risk-based capital ratio   14.96%     13.87%     15.65%     14.62%   Tier 1 leverage ratio   9.60%     8.84%     9.65%     8.94%     Our risk-based capital ratios as of March 31, 2022, decreased from December 31, 2021, due to a increase in our risk-weighted assets. The increase in risk-weighted assets was primarily due to the increase in total loans from year-end 2021.  As of March 31, 2022, we continued to meet all capital adequacy requirements and were classified as well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. Management believes there have been no conditions or events since those notifications that would change the Bank’s classification. Additionally, our capital ratios were in excess of the minimum standards under the Basel III capital rules as of March 31, 2022.   45 Table of Contents   Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements   We extend contractual commitments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of our customers. Our exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by other parties to financial instruments is the same as the contractual amount of the instrument. The following table presents our off-balance sheet arrangements as of the dates indicated:       March 31, 2022     December 31, 2021   (Amounts in thousands)                 Commitments to extend credit   $ 270,184     $ 272,447   Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees (1)     152,286       153,717   Total off-balance sheet risk   $ 422,470     $ 426,164                     Allowance for unfunded commitments   $ 775     $ 678     (1) Includes FHLB letters of credit   Market Risk and Interest Rate Sensitivity   Market risk represents the risk of loss due to adverse changes in current and future cash flows, fair values, earnings, or capital due to movements in interest rates and other factors. Our profitability is largely dependent upon net interest income, which is subject to variation due to changes in the interest rate environment and unbalanced repricing opportunities. We are subject to interest rate risk when interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities reprice at differing times, when underlying rates change at different levels or in varying degrees, when there is an unequal change in the spread between two or more rates for different maturities, and when embedded options, if any, are exercised. ALCO reviews our mix of assets and liabilities with the goal of limiting exposure to interest rate risk, ensuring adequate liquidity, and coordinating sources and uses of funds while maintaining an acceptable level of net interest income given the current interest rate environment. ALCO is also responsible for overseeing the formulation and implementation of policies and strategies to improve balance sheet positioning and mitigate the effect of interest rate changes.   In order to manage our exposure to interest rate risk, we periodically review internal simulation and third-party models that project net interest income at risk, which measures the impact of different interest rate scenarios on net interest income, and the economic value of equity at risk, which measures potential long-term risk in the balance sheet by valuing our assets and liabilities at fair value under different interest rate scenarios. Simulation results show the existence and severity of interest rate risk in each scenario based on our current balance sheet position, assumptions about changes in the volume and mix of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, and estimated yields earned on assets and rates paid on liabilities. The simulation model provides the best tool available to us and the industry for managing interest rate risk; however, the model cannot precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on net interest income due to the use of significant estimates and assumptions. Actual results will differ from simulated results due to the timing, magnitude, and frequency of interest rate changes; changes in market conditions and customer behavior; and changes in our strategies that management might undertake in response to a sudden and sustained rate shock.   As of March 31, 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee had set the benchmark federal funds rate to a range of 25 to 50 basis points. The level of benchmark interest rates at year-end 2021, rendered a complete downward shock of 100 basis points meaningless; accordingly, a downward rate scenario is only presented for the current period. In the downward rate shock presented, benchmark interest rates were assumed at levels with floors near 0%. The following table presents the sensitivity of net interest income from immediate and sustained rate shocks in various interest rate scenarios over a twelve-month period for the periods indicated.       March 31, 2022     December 31, 2021   Increase (Decrease) in Basis Points   Change in Net Interest Income     Percent Change     Change in Net Interest Income     Percent Change   (Dollars in thousands)                                 300   $ 8,585       8.49 %   $ 14,960       14.90 % 200     6,065       6.00 %     10,303       10.30 % 100     3,349       3.31 %     5,502       5.50 % (100)     (6,966 )     -6.89 %     N/A       N/A     46 Table of Contents   Inflation and Changing Prices   Our consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with GAAP, which requires the measurement of results of operations and financial position in historical dollars. Inflation may cause a rise in price levels and changes in the relative purchasing power of money. These inflationary effects are not reflected in historical dollar measurements. The primary effect of inflation on our operations is increased operating costs. In management’s opinion, interest rates have a greater impact on our financial performance than inflation. Interest rates do not necessarily fluctuate in the same direction, or to the same extent, as the price of goods and services; therefore, the effect of inflation on businesses with large investments in property, plant, and inventory is generally more significant than the effect on financial institutions.   Astronomic federal government spending, growth in economic activity and demand for goods and services, alongside labor shortages and supply chain complications, have contributed to rising inflation. In response, the FRB has begun raising interest rates and signaled that it will continue to raise rates, taper its purchase of mortgage and other bonds and reduce the size of the balance sheet over time. The timing and impact of inflation and rising interest rates on our business and related financial results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and difficult to predict. In anticipation of the potential discontinuance of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) in 2023, the Company has developed a LIBOR transition plan.  In 2018, the Company discontinued the use of LIBOR as a reference rate in new loan originations.  Additionally, the Company has the ability to substitute an alternative referenced rate for most adjustable rate loans originated prior to 2018.   Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk   The information required in this item is incorporated by reference to “Market Risk and Interest Rate Sensitivity” in Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.   Item 4. Controls and Procedures   Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures   In connection with this report, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures under the Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b). Based upon that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that, as of March 31, 2022, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.   Disclosure controls and procedures are our Company’s controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information we are required to disclose in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions about required disclosure.   Management, including the CEO and CFO, does not expect that our disclosure controls and internal controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, collusion of two or more people, or management’s override of the controls.   Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting   We assess the adequacy of our internal control over financial reporting quarterly and enhance our controls in response to internal control assessments and internal and external audit and regulatory recommendations. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2022, that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.   PART II. OTHER INFORMATION   ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings   We are currently a defendant in various legal actions and asserted claims in the normal course of business. Although we are unable to assess the ultimate outcome of each matter with certainty, we believe that the resolution of these actions should not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.   ITEM 1A. Risk Factors   The risk factors set forth in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, discuss potential events, trends, or other circumstances that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, liquidity, access to capital resources, and, consequently, cause the market value of our common stock to decline. These risks could cause our future results to differ materially from historical results and expectations of future financial performance. If any of the risks occur and the market price of our common stock declines significantly, individuals may lose all, or part, of their investment in our Company. Individuals should carefully consider our risk factors and information included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 before making an investment decision. There may be risks and uncertainties that we have not identified or that we have deemed immaterial that could adversely affect our business; therefore, such risk factors are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all risks we face. There have been no material changes to the risk factors included in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.    47 Table of Contents   ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   (a) Not Applicable   (b) Not Applicable   (c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities   We repurchased 132,000 shares of our common stock during the first quarter of 2022; compared to 187,700 shares purchased during the same quarter of 2021.   The following table provides information about purchases of our common stock made by us or on our behalf by any affiliated purchaser, as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act, during the periods indicated:     Total Number of Shares Purchased     Average Price Paid per Share     Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Plan     Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plan                                     January 1-31, 2022     43,600     $ 34.04       43,600       1,407,014   February 1-28, 2022     39,600       30.12       39,600       1,367,414   March 1-31, 2022     48,800       28.90       48,800       1,318,614   Total     132,000     $ 1.00       132,000             ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senio r Securities   None.   ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures   None.   ITEM 5. Other Information   48 Table of Contents   ITEM 6. Exhibits   2.1 Agreement and Plan of Reincorporation and Merger between First Community Bancshares, Inc. and First Community Bankshares, Inc., incorporated by reference to Appendix A of the Definitive Proxy Statement on Form DEF 14A dated April 24, 2018, filed on March 13, 2018 2.2 Agreement and Plan of Merger between First Community Bankshares, Inc. and Highlands Bankshares, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed September 11, 2019 3.1 Articles of Incorporation of First Community Bankshares, Inc., incorporated by reference to Appendix B of the Definitive Proxy Statement on Form DEF 14A dated April 24, 2018, filed on March 13, 2018 3.2 Bylaws of First Community Bankshares, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed October 2, 2018 4.1 Description of First Community Bankshares, Inc. Common Stock, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed October 2, 2018 4.2 Form of First Community Bankshares, Inc. Common Stock Certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed October 2, 2018 10.1.1** First Community Bancshares, Inc. 1999 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the period ended December 31, 1999, filed on April 13, 2000 10.1.2** Amendment One to the First Community Bancshares, Inc. 1999 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1.1 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2004, filed on May 7, 2004 10.2** First Community Bancshares, Inc. 1999 Stock Option Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2002, filed on August 13, 2002 10.3** First Community Bancshares, Inc. 2001 Nonqualified Director Stock Option Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2002, filed on August 14, 2002 10.6** First Community Bancshares, Inc. 2012 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Appendix B of the Definitive Proxy Statement on Form DEF 14A dated April 24, 2012, filed on March 7, 2012 10.7** First Community Bancshares, Inc. 2012 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan Restricted Stock Grant Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed May 28, 2013 10.8** First Community Bancshares, Inc. Life Insurance Endorsement Method Split Dollar Plan and Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the period ended December 31, 1999, filed on April 13, 2000 10.9.1** First Community Bancshares, Inc. and Affiliates Executive Retention Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 30, 2008, filed on January 5, 2009; 10.9.2** Amendment #1 to the First Community Bancshares, Inc. and Affiliates Executive Retention Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 16, 2010, filed on December 17, 2010 10.9.3** Amendment #2 to the First Community Bancshares, Inc. and Affiliates Executive Retention Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 21, 2013, filed on February 25, 2013   49 Table of Contents   10.9.4** Amendment #3 to the First Community Bancshares, Inc. and Affiliates Executive Retention Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 24, 2016, filed on May 31, 2016 10.9.5** Amendment #4 to the First Community Bancshares, Inc. and Affiliates Executive Retention Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on February 28, 2017 10.9.6* Amendment #5 to the First Community Bancshares, Inc. and Affiliates Executive Retention Plan . 10.9.7* Amendment #6 to the First Community Bancshares, Inc. and Affiliates Executive Retention Plan . 10.10** Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors of First Community Bancshares, Inc. and Affiliates, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 16, 2019, filed on December 19,2019 10.11.1** First Community Bancshares, Inc. Amended and Restated Nonqualified Supplemental Cash or Deferred Retirement Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 22, 2006, filed on August 23, 2006, and Amendment #2, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on February 28, 2017 10.11.2** Amendment #2 to the First Community Bancshares, Inc. Amended and Restated Nonqualified Supplemental Cash or Deferred Retirement Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on February 28, 2017 10.12.1** First Community Bancshares, Inc. Supplemental Directors Retirement Plan, as amended and restated, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 16, 2010, filed on December 17, 2010, and Amendment #2, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 24, 2016, filed on May 31, 2016 10.12.2** Amendment #2 to the First Community Bancshares, Inc. Supplemental Directors Retirement Plan, as amended and restated, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 24, 2016, filed on May 31, 2016 10.13** Employment Agreement between First Community Bancshares, Inc. and David D. Brown, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on April 16, 2015 10.15** Employment Agreement between First Community Bancshares, Inc. and Gary R. Mills, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on April 16, 2015 10.16** Employment Agreement between First Community Bancshares, Inc. and William P. Stafford, II, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed on April 16, 2015 31.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 31.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 32* Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002   101*** Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2022, (Unaudited) and December 31, 2021; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021; (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021; (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021; (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021; and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited). 104* The cover page of First Community Bankshares, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, formatted in Inline XBRL (included within the Exhibit 101 attachments).   * Filed herewith ** Indicates a management contract or compensation plan or agreement. These contracts, plans, or agreements were assumed by First Community Bankshares, Inc. in October 2018 in connection with First Community Bancshares, Inc., a Nevada corporation, merging with and into its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Community Bankshares, Inc., a Virginia corporation, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reincorporation and Merger with First Community Bankshares, Inc. continuing as the surviving corporation. *** Submitted electronically herewith   50 Table of Contents   SIGNATURES     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on the 10th day of May, 2022.       First Community Bankshares, Inc. (Registrant)                             /s/ William P. Stafford, II     William P. Stafford, II     Chief Executive Officer     (Principal Executive Officer)                             /s/ David D. Brown     David D. Brown     Chief Financial Officer     (Principal Accounting Officer)       51