Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The management of First Financial Corporation (the "Corporation") has prepared and is responsible for the preparation and accuracy of the consolidated financial statements and related financial information included in the Annual Report.
The management of the Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Corporation's internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Corporation's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Corporation; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Corporation are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Corporation; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Corporation's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management assessed the Corporation's system of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, in relation to criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting as described in "Internal Control—Integrated Framework," issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in 2013. Based on this assessment, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2020, its system of internal control over financial reporting is effective and meets the criteria of the "Internal Control—Integrated Framework."
Crowe LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020 and has issued a report dated March 11, 2021.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Shareholders and the Board of Directors of First Financial Corporation
Terre Haute, Indiana
Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First Financial Corporation (the "Company") as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by COSO.
Change in Accounting Principle
As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for credit losses effective January 1, 2020 due to the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification No. 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (ASC 326). The Company adopted the new credit loss standard using the modified retrospective method such that prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable generally accepted accounting principles. The adoption of the new credit loss standard and its subsequent application is also communicated as a critical audit matter below.
Basis for Opinions
The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audits of the financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (i) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
In accordance with Accounting Standards Update (the “ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments —Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 326 as of January 1, 2020 as described in Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements using the modified retrospective method. Also see the Change in Accounting Principle paragraph above. The ASU requires financial assets, including the Company's loan portfolio, measured at amortized cost, to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. Estimates of expected credit losses for loans are based on relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts related to macroeconomic conditions, resulting in recognition of lifetime expected credit losses upon loan origination. The Company disclosed the impact of adoption of this standard on January 1, 2020 with a $20 million increase to the allowance for credit losses, which included a $6 million increase related to the acquired loan portfolio and a $10.5 million decrease to retained earnings for the cumulative effect adjustment recorded upon adoption. Provision for credit loss
expense for the year ending December 31, 2020 was $10.5 million and the Allowance for Credit Losses at December 31, 2020 was $47.1 million.
The Company utilizes the cohort or open pool methodology for determining the allowance for credit losses. The open pool methodology identifies and captures the balance of a pool of loans with similar risk characteristics, as of a particular point in time to form a cohort. The methodology then tracks the respective losses generated by that cohort of loans over their remaining lives. When past performance may not be representative of future losses, the historical loss experience is supplemented with other current factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. These current factors include changes in lending policies or procedures, asset specific risks, the impact of COVID-19 on customers’ operations, and economic uncertainty in forward-looking forecasts. Economic indicators that are used in determining the economic forecast factors include unemployment rate, gross domestic product, housing starts and interest rates.
The Allowance for Credit Losses was identified by us as a critical audit matter because of the extent of auditor judgment applied and significant audit effort to evaluate the significant subjective and complex judgments made by management throughout the initial adoption and subsequent application processes. The principal considerations resulting in our determination included the following:
• Significant audit effort to evaluate the appropriateness of selection of loss estimation model, loan segmentation and historical loss periods used in the calculation
• Significant auditor judgment and effort were used in evaluating the qualitative factors used in the calculation.
• Significant auditor judgment in evaluating the selection and application of the reasonable and supportable forecast of economic variables.
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• Significant audit effort to test the completeness and accuracy of the critical data used in the cohort methodology, including accuracy of loan type, loan balance, origination date, renewal date, charge-off or recovery amount, charge-off or recovery date.
The primary procedures performed to address this critical audit matter included:
• Testing the effectiveness of management’s internal controls over the Company’s significant model assumptions and judgments, loan segmentation, reasonable and supportable forecasts, qualitative factor adjustments, completeness and accuracy of data used in the model, charge-off approval, information systems and model validation
• Testing the effectiveness of controls over the Company’s preparation and review of the allowance for credit loss calculation, including data used as the basis for adjustments related to the qualitative factors, the development and reasonableness of qualitative factors and mathematical accuracy and appropriateness of the overall calculation
• Testing the completeness and accuracy of data used in the model and the mathematical accuracy of the calculation
• Evaluating management’s judgments in the selection of the loss estimation model as well as the loan segmentation and historical loss periods used in the model
• Evaluating management’s judgments in the selection and application of reasonable and supportable forecast of economic variables
• Testing management’s process for developing the qualitative factors and assessing reasonableness, relevance and reliability of data used to develop factors, including evaluating their judgments and assumptions for reasonableness
/s/ Crowe LLP
Crowe LLP
We have served as the Corporation's auditor since 1999.
Indianapolis, Indiana
March 11, 2021
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) 2020 2019
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks $ 657,470 $ 127,426
Federal funds sold 301 7,500
Securities available-for-sale 1,020,744 926,717
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses of $ 47,052 in 2020 and $ 19,943 in 2019
2,563,242 2,636,447
Restricted stock 14,812 15,394
Accrued interest receivable 16,957 18,523
Premises and equipment, net 62,063 62,576
Bank-owned life insurance 95,849 94,251
Goodwill 78,592 78,592
Other intangible assets 8,972 10,643
Other real estate owned 1,012 3,625
Other assets 37,530 41,556
TOTAL ASSETS $ 4,557,544 $ 4,023,250
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing $ 732,694 $ 547,189
Interest-bearing:
Certificates of deposit that meet or exceed the FDIC insurance limit 107,764 126,738
Other interest-bearing deposits 2,915,487 2,601,430
3,755,945 3,275,357
Short-term borrowings 116,061 80,119
Other borrowings 5,859 30,973
Other liabilities 82,687 79,193
TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,960,552 3,465,642
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock, $ .125 stated value per share;
Authorized shares- 40,000,000
Issued shares- 16,075,154 in 2020 and 16,055,466 in 2019
Outstanding shares- 13,558,511 in 2020 and 13,741,825 in 2019
2,007 2,005
Additional paid-in capital 140,820 139,694
Retained earnings 521,103 492,055
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 9,764 ( 7,501 )
Less: Treasury shares at cost- 2,516,643 in 2020 and 2,313,641 in 2019
( 76,702 ) ( 68,645 )
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 596,992 557,608
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $ 4,557,544 $ 4,023,250
See accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Years Ended December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) 2020 2019 2018
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME:
Loans, including related fees $ 137,241 $ 124,788 $ 100,541
Securities:
Taxable 13,625 15,191 16,942
Tax-exempt 7,952 7,674 7,455
Other 1,667 1,468 1,286
TOTAL INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME 160,485 149,121 126,224
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits 12,801 15,711 9,032
Short-term borrowings 568 1,105 501
Other borrowings 770 653 112
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE 14,139 17,469 9,645
NET INTEREST INCOME 146,346 131,652 116,579
Provision for credit loss expense 10,528 4,700 5,768
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES 135,818 126,952 110,811
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
Trust and financial services 5,423 5,036 5,286
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts 10,256 11,795 11,733
Other service charges and fees 15,644 14,012 13,012
Securities gain (loss), net 233 44 2
Insurance commissions 158 133 144
Gain on sale of mortgage loans 6,626 2,573 1,829
Other 4,136 4,859 6,200
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME 42,476 38,452 38,206
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES:
Salaries and employee benefits 61,931 54,827 50,658
Occupancy expense 8,202 7,600 7,030
Equipment expense 10,568 8,244 6,827
Federal Deposit Insurance 316 693 929
Other 31,741 33,041 25,845
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE 112,758 104,405 91,289
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 65,536 60,999 57,728
Provision for income taxes 11,692 12,127 11,145
NET INCOME 53,844 48,872 46,583
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) on securities, net of reclassifications and taxes 19,269 20,998 ( 8,861 )
Change in funded status of post-retirement benefits, net of taxes ( 2,004 ) ( 5,045 ) 2,477
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME $ 71,109 $ 64,825 $ 40,199
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
BASIC AND DILUTED $ 3.93 $ 3.80 $ 3.80
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands) 13,716 12,865 12,256
See accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Additional Retained Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Treasury
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) Stock Capital Earnings Income/(Loss) Stock Total
Balance, January 1, 2018 $ 1,822 $ 75,624 $ 420,275 $ ( 14,704 ) $ ( 69,448 ) $ 413,569
Net income — — 46,583 — — 46,583
Other comprehensive income (loss) — — — ( 6,384 ) — ( 6,384 )
Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, net 2 743 — — — 745
Treasury stock purchases (8,639 shares) — — — — ( 391 ) ( 391 )
Contribution of 23,250 shares to ESOP
— 407 — — 680 1,087
ASU 2018-02 adjustment — — 2,366 (2,366) — —
Cash Dividends, $ 1.02 per share
— — ( 12,508 ) — — ( 12,508 )
Balance, December 31, 2018 1,824 76,774 456,716 ( 23,454 ) ( 69,159 ) 442,701
Net income — — 48,872 — — 48,872
Other comprehensive income (loss) — — — 15,953 — 15,953
Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, net 3 798 — — — 801
Treasury stock purchases (7,866 shares) — — — — ( 315 ) ( 315 )
Contribution of 28,470 shares to ESOP
— 422 — — 829 1,251
Acquisition of HopFed, Inc. (1,423,143 shares) 178 61,700 — — — 61,878
Cash Dividends, $ 1.04 per share
— — ( 13,533 ) — — ( 13,533 )
Balance, December 31, 2019 2,005 139,694 492,055 ( 7,501 ) ( 68,645 ) 557,608
Cumulative change in accounting principle (Note 1) — — (10,483) — — (10,483)
Balance, January 1, 2020 2,005 139,694 481,572 (7,501) (68,645) 547,125
Net income — — 53,844 — — 53,844
Other comprehensive income (loss) — — — 17,265 — 17,265
Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, net 2 818 — — — 820
Treasury stock purchases (242,031 shares) — — — — ( 9,220 ) ( 9,220 )
Contribution of 39,029 shares to ESOP
— 308 — — 1,163 1,471
Cash Dividends, $ 1.05 per share
— — ( 14,313 ) — — ( 14,313 )
Balance, December 31, 2020 $ 2,007 $ 140,820 $ 521,103 $ 9,764 $ ( 76,702 ) $ 596,992
See accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) 2020 2019 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income $ 53,844 $ 48,872 $ 46,583
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net (accretion) amortization on securities 7,184 4,848 3,622
Provision for credit losses 10,528 4,700 5,768
Securities (gains) losses ( 233 ) ( 44 ) ( 2 )
Depreciation and amortization 6,092 4,826 4,164
Provision for deferred income taxes ( 3,768 ) ( 2,841 ) ( 2,428 )
Net change in accrued interest receivable 1,566 ( 903 ) ( 1,057 )
Contribution of shares to ESOP 1,471 1,251 1,087
Stock compensation expense 820 801 745
Gain on sale of mortgage loans ( 6,626 ) ( 2,573 ) ( 1,829 )
Loss (gain) on sales of other real estate ( 761 ) 44 86
Origination of loans held for sale ( 165,524 ) ( 79,454 ) ( 57,418 )
Proceeds from loans held for sale 170,834 79,454 62,098
Other, net 1,998 ( 9,080 ) ( 3,971 )
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 77,425 49,901 57,448
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Sales of securities available-for-sale 28,161 3,259 —
Calls, maturities and principal reductions on securities available-for-sale 260,631 181,763 143,157
Purchases of securities available-for-sale ( 365,998 ) ( 129,466 ) ( 124,333 )
Loans made to customers, net of payments 53,144 ( 47,169 ) ( 52,905 )
Net change in federal funds sold 7,199 ( 7,500 ) —
Redemption of restricted stock 600 3,588 —
Purchase of restricted stock ( 18 ) ( 4,164 ) ( 11 )
Cash received (disbursed) from acquisitions — ( 32,830 ) —
Sale of other real estate 3,941 756 1,781
Additions to premises and equipment ( 3,908 ) ( 1,103 ) ( 2,013 )
NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES ( 16,248 ) ( 32,866 ) ( 34,324 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net change in deposits 481,728 104,113 ( 21,926 )
Net change in short-term borrowings 35,942 ( 55,147 ) 11,970
Dividends paid ( 14,273 ) ( 12,648 ) ( 12,496 )
Purchases of treasury stock ( 9,220 ) ( 315 ) ( 391 )
Proceeds from other borrowings 16,700 217,000 115,600
Repayments on other borrowings ( 42,010 ) ( 217,000 ) ( 115,600 )
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 468,867 36,003 ( 22,843 )
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NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 530,044 53,038 281
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 127,426 74,388 74,107
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, END OF YEAR $ 657,470 $ 127,426 $ 74,388
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW AND NONCASH INFORMATION:
Cash paid for the year for:
Interest $ 14,845 $ 16,339 $ 9,408
Income Taxes $ 7,549 $ 9,595 $ 7,185
See accompanying notes.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
BUSINESS
Organization: The consolidated financial statements of First Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries (the Corporation) include the parent company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, First Financial Bank, N.A. headquartered in Vigo County, Indiana, The Morris Plan Company of Terre Haute (Morris Plan), First Chanticleer Corporation, a property rental entity headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana, and FFB Risk Management Co., Inc., a captive insurance subsidiary headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated. First Chanticleer Corporation was dissolved in December 2020.
First Financial Bank also has two investment subsidiaries, Portfolio Management Specialists A (Specialists A) and Portfolio Management Specialists B (Specialists B), which were established to hold and manage certain assets as part of a strategy to better manage various income streams and provide opportunities for capital creation as needed. Specialists A and Specialists B subsequently entered into a limited partnership agreement, Global Portfolio Limited Partners. Portfolio Management Specialists B also owns First Financial Real Estate, LLC. At December 31, 2020, $ 747.9 million of securities and loans were owned by these subsidiaries. Specialists A, Specialists B, Global Portfolio Limited Partners and First Financial Real Estate LLC are included in the consolidated financial statements.
The Corporation, which is headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana, offers a wide variety of financial services including commercial, mortgage and consumer lending, lease financing, trust account services and depositor services through its four subsidiaries. The Corporation's primary source of revenue is derived from loans to customers and investment activities.
The Corporation operates 81 branches in west-central Indiana, east-central Illinois, western Kentucky, and middle and western Tennessee. First Financial Bank is the largest bank in Vigo County. It operates ten full-service banking branches within the county; one in Daviess County, Indiana.; three in Clay County, Indiana; one in Greene County, Indiana; two in Knox County, Indiana; four in Parke County, Indiana; one in Putnam County, Indiana; four in Sullivan County, Indiana; one in Vanderburgh County, Indiana,; four in Vermillion County, Indiana; four in Champaign County, Illinois; one in Clark County, Illinois; three in Coles County, Illinois; two in Crawford County, Illinois; two in Franklin County, Illinois; one in Jasper County, Illinois; two in Jefferson County, Illinois; one in Lawrence County, Illinois; two in Livingston County, Illinois; two in Marion County, Illinois; three in McLean County, Illinois; two in Richland County, Illinois; six in Vermilion County, Illinois; one in Wayne County, Illinois; two in Calloway County, Kentucky; three in Christian County, Kentucky; two in Fulton County, Kentucky; two in Marshall County, Kentucky; one in Todd County, Kentucky; one in Trigg County, Kentucky; three in Cheatham County, Tennessee; one in Houston County, Tennessee; and three in Montgomery County, Tennessee. There are three loan production offices, one in Marion County, Indiana; one in Rutherford County, Tennessee; and one in Williamson County, Tennessee. The bank also has a main office in downtown Terre Haute and an operations center/office building in southern Terre Haute.
Regulatory Agencies: First Financial Corporation is a multi-bank holding company and as such is regulated by various banking agencies. The holding company is regulated by the Seventh District of the Federal Reserve System. The national bank subsidiary is regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The state bank subsidiary is jointly regulated by the state banking organization and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. FFB Risk Management Company is regulated by the State of Nevada Division of Insurance.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates: To prepare financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and disclosures provided, and actual results could differ.
Cash Flows : Cash and cash equivalents include cash and demand deposits with other financial institutions. Cash flows are reported for customer loan and deposit transactions and short-term borrowings. Non-cash transactions include loans transferred to other real estate of $ 0.6 million, $ 0.5 million and $ 0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 respectively. Additionally, there was a non-cash transaction for lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets of $6.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2019.
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Securities : The Corporation classifies all securities as "available for sale." Securities are classified as available for sale when they might be sold before maturity. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value with unrealized holdings gains and losses, net of taxes, reported in other comprehensive income within shareholders' equity.
Interest income includes amortization of purchase premium or discount. Premiums and discounts are amortized on the level yield method without anticipating prepayments. Mortgage-backed securities are amortized over the expected life. Realized gains and losses on sales are based on the amortized cost of the security sold. Management evaluates securities for impairment related to credit losses at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation.
Loans: Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future until maturity or pay-off are reported at the principal balance outstanding, net of unearned interest, purchase premiums and discounts, deferred loan fees and costs, and allowance for credit losses. Loans held for sale are reported at the lower of cost or fair value, on an aggregate basis. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance and includes amortization of net deferred loan fees and costs over the loan term without anticipating prepayments. The recorded investment in loans includes accrued interest receivable and net deferred loan fees and costs. Interest income is not reported when full loan repayment is in doubt, typically when the loan is impaired or payments are significantly past due. Past-due status is based on the contractual terms of the loan.
All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on non-accrual is reversed against interest income. Interest received on such loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. In all cases, loans are placed on non-accrual or charged-off if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. The above policies are consistent for all segments of loans.
Purchased Credit Deteriorated (PCD) Loans: The Corporation purchases individual loans and groups of loans, some of which have experienced more than insignificant credit deterioration since origination. PCD loans are recorded at the amount paid . An allowance for credit losses is determined using the same methodology as other loans held for investment. The initial allowance for credit losses determined on a collective basis is allocated to individual loans. The sum of the loan's purchase price and initial allowance for credit losses becomes its amortized cost basis. The difference between the initial amortized cost basis and the par value of the loan is a noncredit discount or premium, which is accreted or amortized into interest income over the life of the loan. Subsequent changes to the allowance for credit losses are recorded through provision for credit losses.
Concentration of Credit Risk: Most of the Corporation's business activity is with customers located within west-central Indiana, east-central Illinois, western Kentucky, and middle and western Tennessee. Therefore, the Corporation's exposure to credit risk is significantly affected by changes in the economy of this area. A major economic downturn in this area would have a negative effect on the Corporation's loan portfolio.
The risk characteristics of each loan portfolio segment are as follows:
Commercial
Commercial loans are predominately loans to expand a business or finance asset purchases. The underlying risk in the Commercial loan segment is primarily a function of the reliability and sustainability of the cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral securing the transaction. From time to time, the cash flows of borrowers may be less than historical or as planned. In addition, the underlying collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial loans are secured by the assets financed or other business assets and most commercial loans are further supported by a personal guarantee. However, in some instances, short term loans are made on an unsecured basis. Agriculture production loans are typically secured by growing crops and generally secured by other assets such as farm equipment. Production loans are subject to weather and market pricing risks. The Corporation has established underwriting standards and guidelines for all commercial loan types.
The Corporation strives to maintain a geographically diverse commercial real estate portfolio. Commercial real estate loans are primarily underwritten based upon the cash flows of the underlying real estate or from the cash flows of the business conducted at the real estate. Generally, these types of loans will be fully guaranteed by the principal owners of the real estate and loan amounts must be supported by adequate collateral value. Commercial real estate loans may be adversely affected by factors in the local market, the regional economy, or industry specific factors. In addition, Commercial Construction loans are a specific type of commercial real estate loan which inherently carry more risk than loans for completed projects. Since these types of loans are underwritten utilizing estimated costs, feasibility studies, and estimated absorption rates, the underlying value of the project may change based upon the inaccuracy of these projections. Commercial construction loans are closely monitored, subject to industry standards, and disbursements are controlled during the construction process.
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Residential
Retail real estate mortgages that are secured by 1-4 family residences are generally owner occupied and include residential real estate and residential real estate construction loans. The Corporation typically establishes a maximum loan-to-value ratio and generally requires private mortgage insurance if the ratio is exceeded. The Corporation sells substantially all of its long-term fixed mortgages to secondary market purchasers. Mortgages sold to secondary market purchasers are underwritten to specific guidelines. The Corporation originates some mortgages that are maintained in the bank’s loan portfolio. Portfolio loans are generally adjustable rate mortgages and are underwritten to conform to Qualified Mortgage standards. Several factors are considered in underwriting all Mortgages including the value of the underlying real estate, debt-to-income ratio and credit history of the borrower. Repayment is primarily dependent upon the personal income of the borrower and can be impacted by changes in borrower’s circumstances such as changes in employment status and changes in real estate property values. Risk is mitigated by the sale of substantially all long-term fixed rate mortgages, the underwriting of portfolio loans to Qualified Mortgage standards and the fact that mortgages are generally smaller individual amounts spread over a large number of borrowers.
Consumer
The consumer portfolio primarily consists of home equity loans and lines (typically secured by a subordinate lien on a 1-4 family residence), secured loans (typically secured by automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles, or motorcycles), cash/CD secured, and unsecured loans. Pricing, loan terms, and loan to value guidelines vary by product line. The underlying value of collateral dependent loans may vary based on a number of economic conditions, including fluctuations in home prices and unemployment levels. Underwriting of consumer loans is based on the individual credit profile and analysis of the debt repayment capacity for each borrower. Payments for consumer loans is typically set-up on equal monthly installments, however, future repayment may be impacted by a change in economic conditions or a change in the personal income levels of individual customers. Overall risks within the consumer portfolio are mitigated by the mix of various loan products, lending in various markets and the overall make-up of the portfolio (small loan sizes and a large number of individual borrowers).
Allowance for Credit Losses: Credit quality of loans is continuously monitored by management and is reflected within the allowance for credit losses for loans. The allowance for credit losses is an estimate of expected losses inherent within the Company’s loan portfolio. Credit quality is assessed and monitored by evaluating various attributes and the results of those evaluations are utilized in underwriting new loans and in our process for estimating expected credit losses. The allowance for credit losses is adjusted by a credit loss expense, which is reported in earnings, and reduced by the charge-off of loan amounts, net of recoveries. We have made a policy election to report accrued interest receivable as a separate line item on the balance sheet.
The allowance for credit loss estimation process involves procedures to appropriately consider the unique characteristics of the loan portfolio segments. These segments are further disaggregated into loan classes based on the level at which credit risk is monitored. When computing the level of expected credit losses, credit loss assumptions are estimated using a model that categorizes loan pools based on loss history, delinquency status, and other credit trends and risk characteristics, including current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts about the future. Determining the appropriateness of the allowance is complex and requires judgment by management about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. In future periods evaluations of the overall loan portfolio, in light of the factors and forecasts then prevailing, may result in significant changes in the allowance and credit loss expense in those future periods.
We utilize a cohort methodology to determine the allowance for credit losses. This method identifies and captures the balance of a pool of loans with similar risk characteristics at a particular point in time to form a cohort. Then it tracks the respective losses generated by that cohort of loans over their remaining life. When past performance may not be representative of future losses, loss rates are adjusted for qualitative and economic forecast factors.
The allowance level is influenced by loan volumes, loan quality rating migration or delinquency status, changes in historical loss experience, and other conditions influencing loss expectations, such as reasonable and supportable forecasts of economic conditions. The methodology for estimating the amount of expected credit losses reported in the allowance for credit losses consists of specific and pooled components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually evaluated. A loan is individually evaluated when the loan no longer shares similar risk characteristics with other loans in its respective loan pool. If a loan is individually evaluated, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported at the fair value of collateral, adjusted for selling costs, if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. The pooled component covers pools of loans that share similar risk characteristics, and is based on historical loss experienced since 2008. This historical loss experience is supplemented with other current factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. These current factors include items such as changes in lending policies or procedures, asset specific risks, the impact of COVID-19 on customers’ operations,
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and economic uncertainty in forward-looking forecasts. Economic indicators utilized in forecasting include unemployment rate, gross domestic product, housing starts, and interest rates.
We maintain an allowance for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments to provide for the risk of loss inherent in these arrangements. Unfunded commitments include funds available for disbursement on commercial and agriculture operating lines, commercial real estate and residential construction loans, and home equity lines of credit. The allowance is computed using a methodology similar to that used to determine the allowance for credit losses for loans, modified to take into account the probability of a drawdown on the commitment. The allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments was $3.5 million at December 31, 2020.
Foreclosed Assets: Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosures are initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. Physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan occurs when legal title is obtained upon completion of foreclosure or when the borrower conveys all interest in the property to satisfy the loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or similar legal agreement. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. If fair value declines, a valuation allowance is recorded through expense. Costs after acquisition are expensed.
Premises and Equipment: Land is carried at cost. Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed over the useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 5 years for furniture and equipment and 33 to 39 years for buildings and leasehold improvements.
Restricted Stock: Restricted stock includes Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Indianapolis and Federal Reserve stock. This restricted stock is carried at cost and periodically evaluated for impairment. Because this stock is viewed as a long-term investment, impairment is based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.
Servicing Rights: Servicing rights are recognized separately when they are acquired through sales of loans. When mortgage loans are sold, servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value with the income statement effect recorded in gains on sales of loans. Fair value is based on market prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts, when available, or alternatively, is based on third-party valuations that incorporate assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, such as the cost to service, the discount rate, ancillary income, prepayment speeds and default rates and losses. All classes of servicing assets are subsequently measured using the amortization method, which requires servicing rights to be amortized into non-interest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans.
Servicing assets are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to carrying amount. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights into groupings based on predominant risk characteristics, such as interest rate, loan type and investor type. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual grouping, to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount. If the Corporation later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists for a particular grouping, a reduction of the allowance may be recorded as an increase to income. Changes in valuation allowances are reported with Other Service Charges and Fees on the income statement. The fair values of servicing rights are subject to significant fluctuations as a result of changes in estimated and actual prepayment speeds and default rates and losses.
Servicing fee income, which is included in Other Service Charges and Fees on the income statement, is for fees earned for servicing loans.
The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal or a fixed amount per loan and are recorded as income when earned. The amortization of mortgage servicing rights is netted against loan servicing fee income. Servicing fees totaled $ 1.3 million, $ 1.3 million and $ 1.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018. Late fees and ancillary fees related to loan servicing are not material.
Stock based compensation: Compensation cost is recognized for restricted stock awards and units issued to employees based on the fair value of these awards at the date of grant. Market price of the Corporation’s common stock at the date of grant is used for restricted stock awards. Compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period.
Transfers of Financial Assets: Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been
relinquished. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Corporation, the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or
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exchange the transferred assets, and the Corporation does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.
Bank-Owned Life Insurance: The Corporation has purchased life insurance policies on certain key executives. Bank-owned life insurance is recorded at its cash surrender value, or the amount that can be realized. Income on the investments in life insurance is included in other interest income.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill resulting from business combinations prior to January 1, 2009 represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill resulting from business combinations after January 1, 2009 represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually. The Corporation has selected December 31 as the date to perform the annual impairment test. With the decrease in market value as a result of the pandemic, the Corporation engaged a third party to conduct an in-depth analysis of the Corporation as of October 31, 2020. The final results determined that there was no impairment of goodwill. From the effective date of the analysis to December 31, 2020, the Corporation's market value increased. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill is the only intangible asset with an indefinite life on our balance sheet.
Other intangible assets consist of core deposit assets arising from the whole bank and branch acquisitions. They are initially measured at fair value and then are amortized on an accelerated basis over their estimated useful lives, which are 10 and 12 years, respectively.
Long-Term Assets: Premises and equipment and other long-term assets are reviewed for impairment when events indicate their carrying amount may not be recoverable from future undiscounted cash flows. If impaired, the assets are recorded at fair value.
Benefit Plans: Pension expense is the net of service and interest cost, return on plan assets and amortization of gains and losses not immediately recognized. The amount contributed is determined by a formula as decided by the Board of Directors. Deferred compensation and supplemental retirement plan expense allocates the benefits over years of service.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan: Shares of treasury stock are issued to the ESOP and compensation expense is recognized based upon the total market price of shares when contributed.
Deferred Compensation Plan: Prior to 2011, a deferred compensation plan covered all directors. Under the plan, the Corporation pays each director, or their beneficiary, the amount of fees deferred plus interest over 10 years, beginning when the director achieves age 65. A liability is accrued for the obligation under these plans. The expense incurred for the deferred compensation for each of the last three years was $ 111 thousand, $ 109 thousand and $ 98 thousand, resulting in a deferred compensation liability of $ 1.5 million at December 31, 2020 and $1.7 million at December 31, 2019. There are no deferred compensation plans now in effect for directors.
Incentive Plans: A long-term incentive plan established in 2000 provides for the payment of incentive rewards as a 15 -year annuity to all directors and certain key officers. That plan was in place through December 31, 2009, and compensation expense is recognized over the service period. Payments under the plan generally did not begin until the earlier of January 1, 2015, or the January 1 immediately following the year in which the participant reaches age 65. There was no compensation expense related to this plan for 2020, 2019 and 2018. There is a liability of $ 6.8 million and $ 7.6 million as of year-end 2020 and 2019. In 2011 the Corporation adopted the 2011 Short-term Incentive Plan and the 2011 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan designed to reward key officers based on certain performance measures. The short-term portion of the plan is paid out within 75 days of year end and the long-term plan vests over a three year period and is paid out within 75 days of the end of each vesting period. The compensation expense related to the plans in 2020, 2019 and 2018 was $ 2.2 million, $ 1.9 million and $ 1.7 million, respectively, and resulted in a liability of $ 1.4 million at December 31, 2020 and $ 1.0 million at December 31, 2019.
The Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan is a long term incentive plan that was designed to align the interests of participants with the interest of shareholders. Under the plan, awards may be made based on certain performance measures. The grants are made in restricted stock units that are subject to a vesting schedule.
Income Taxes: Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
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A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is "more likely than not" that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 % likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the "more likely than not" test, no tax benefit is recorded.
The Corporation recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.
Loan Commitments and Related Financial Instruments: Financial instruments include credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and standby letters of credit, issued to meet customer financing needs. The face amount for these items represents the exposure to loss, before considering customer collateral or ability to repay. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.
Earnings Per Share: Earnings per common share is net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The Corporation does not have any potentially dilutive securities as the restricted stock awards are included in outstanding shares.. Earnings and dividends per share are restated for stock splits and dividends through the date of issue of the financial statements.
Comprehensive Income: Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income includes unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale and changes in the funded status of the retirement plans, net of taxes, which are also recognized as separate components of equity.
Loss Contingencies: Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount of range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management does not believe there are currently such matters that will have a material effect on the financial statements.
Dividend Restriction: Banking regulations require maintaining certain capital levels and may limit the dividends paid by the bank to the holding company or by the holding company to shareholders.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in a separate note. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or market conditions could significantly affect the estimates.
Operating Segment: While the Corporation's chief decision-makers monitor the revenue streams of the various products and services, the operating results of significant segments are similar and operations are managed and financial performance is evaluated on a corporate-wide basis. Accordingly, all of the Corporation's financial service operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment, which is banking.
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted:
In June 2016 ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASU 2016-13), was issued and requires entities to use a current expected credit loss ("CECL") model which is a new impairment model based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. Under this model an entity would recognize an impairment allowance equal to its current estimate of all contractual cash flows that the entity does not expect to collect from financial assets measured at amortized cost. The entity's estimate would consider relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts, which will result in recognition of lifetime expected credit losses upon loan origination. ASU 2016-13 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019.
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed by the President of the United States that included an option for entities to delay the implementation of ASU 2016-13 until the earlier of the termination date of the national emergency declaration by the President or December 31, 2020. Due to the uncertainty on the economy and unemployment from COVID-19, the Corporation determined at that time to delay its implementation of ASU 2016-13 and calculated and recorded its provision for loan losses under the incurred loss model that existed prior to ASU 2016-13. The Corporation adopted ASU 2016-13 on December 31, 2020 with an effective date of January 1, 2020.
The Corporation formed a cross-functional internal management committee and engaged a third party vendor to assist with the transition to the guidance set forth in this update. The new allowance model implemented by the Corporation estimates credit losses over the expected life of the portfolio and includes a qualitative framework to account for the drivers of losses that are
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not captured by the quantitative model. The results continued to be utilized to refine our models and estimation techniques. Documentation of new methodologies and internal controls implemented as part of CECL as well as model validation was finalized. The Corporation adopted CECL using the modified retrospective method for all financial assets measured at amortized cost and off balance sheet credit exposures. Results for the reporting periods after January 1, 2020, are presented under Topic 326 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. As of the adoption date, the Corporation increased the allowance for credit losses for loans, by $20 million, since the ASU covers credit losses over the expected life of a loan as well as considering future changes in macroeconomic conditions. The increase included $6 million related to the acquired loan portfolio. Under the previously applicable accounting guidance, any remaining loan discount on an individual loan could be used to offset a charge-off for that loan, so the allowance for credit losses needed for acquired loans was reduced by the remaining loan discounts. ASU 2016-13 requires an allowance for credit losses to be recognized in addition to the loan discount. The impact of adopting the ASU, and at each subsequent reporting period, is highly dependent on credit quality, macroeconomic conditions and forecasts, and loan composition, along with other management judgments. As of January 1, 2020, the Corporation recorded a cumulative effect adjustment of $10.5 million to decrease retained earnings.
We adopted CECL using the prospective transition approach for financial assets purchased with credit deterioration that were previously classified as purchased credit impaired and accounted for under ASC 310-30. In accordance with the standard, we did not reassess whether PCI assets meet the definition of PCD assets as of the date of adoption. On January 1, 2020, the amortized cost basis of the PCD assets were adjusted to reflect the addition of $6 million to the allowance for credit losses for loans.
The Corporation did not record an allowance for credit losses on its available-for-sale debt securities under the newly codified available-for-sale security impairment model, as the majority of these securities are government agency-backed securities for which the risk is minimal.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires a hypothetical purchase price allocation. Goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. All other goodwill impairment guidance will remain largely unchanged. ASU No. 2017-04 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, applied prospectively. Early adoption is permitted for any impairment tests performed after January 1, 2017. The Corporation adopted ASU 2017-04 on January 1, 2020. There was not a significant impact to accounting and disclosures.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. This ASU eliminates, adds and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. Among the changes, entities will no longer be required to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, but will be required to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU No. 2018-13 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019; early adoption is permitted. The Corporation adopted ASU 2018-13 on January 1, 2020. As ASU No. 2018-13 only revises disclosure requirements, it did not have a material impact on the Corporation’s financial statements.
In September 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract. This ASU requires an entity in a cloud computing arrangement (i.e., hosting arrangement) that is a service contract to follow the internal-use software guidance in ASC 350-40 to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as assets or expense as incurred. Capitalized implementation costs should be presented in the same line item on the balance sheet as amounts prepaid for the hosted service, if any (generally as an “other asset”). The capitalized costs will be amortized over the term of the hosting arrangement, with the amortization expense being presented in the same income statement line item as the fees paid for the hosted service. ASU 2018-15 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019; early adoption is permitted. The Corporation adopted ASU 2018-15 on January 1, 2020. ASU 2018-15 did not have a material impact on the Corporation’s financial statements.
Recently Issued Not Yet Effective Accounting Pronouncements :
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-14, Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for
Defined Benefit Plans. This ASU makes minor changes to the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined
benefit pension and/or other postretirement benefit plans. ASU 2018-14 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15,
2020; early adoption is permitted. As ASU 2018-14 only revises disclosure requirements, it will not have a material impact on
the Corporation’s financial statements.
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In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12 “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” These amendments remove specific exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 in GAAP. It eliminates the need for an organization to analyze whether the following apply in a given period: exception to the incremental approach for intraperiod tax allocation; exceptions to accounting for basis differences where there are ownership changes in foreign investments; and exception in interim period income tax accounting for year-to-date losses that exceed anticipated losses. It also improves financial statement preparers’ application of income tax-related guidance and simplifies GAAP for: franchise taxes that are partially based on income; transactions with a government that result in a step up in the tax basis of goodwill; separate financial statements of legal entities that are not subject to tax; and enacts changes in tax laws in interim periods. The guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The Corporation is assessing ASU 2019-12 and its impact on its accounting and disclosure.
2. FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
Accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) of identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
The fair value of securities available-for-sale is determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities' relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).
For those securities that cannot be priced using quoted market prices or observable inputs, a Level 3 valuation is determined. These securities are primarily trust preferred securities, which are priced using Level 3 due to current market illiquidity, and state and municipal securities. The fair value of the trust preferred securities is obtained from a third party provider without adjustment. Management obtains values from other pricing sources to validate the Standard & Poors pricing that they currently utilizes. The fair value of state and municipal obligations are derived by comparing the securities to current market rates plus an appropriate credit spread to determine an estimated value. Illiquidity spreads are then considered. Credit reviews are performed on each of the issuers. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Corporation’s state and municipal obligations are credit spreads related to specific issuers. Significantly higher credit spread assumptions would result in significantly lower fair value measurement. Conversely, significantly lower credit spreads would result in a significantly higher fair value measurement.
The fair value of derivatives is based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2 inputs).
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December 31, 2020
Fair Value Measurement Using
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Carrying Value
U.S. Government entity mortgage-backed securities $ — $ 97,814 $ — $ 97,814
Mortgage-backed securities, residential — 355,121 — 355,121
Mortgage-backed securities, commercial — 18,490 — 18,490
Collateralized mortgage obligations — 214,160 — 214,160
State and municipal obligations — 304,236 1,895 306,131
Municipal taxable — 23,139 — 23,139
U.S. Treasury — 2,753 — 2,753
Collateralized debt obligations — — 3,136 3,136
TOTAL $ — $ 1,015,713 $ 5,031 $ 1,020,744
Derivative Assets $ 2,465
Derivative Liabilities ( 2,465 )
December 31, 2019
Fair Value Measurement Using
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Carrying Value
U.S. Government entity mortgage-backed securities $ — $ 103,633 $ — $ 103,633
Mortgage-backed securities, residential — 243,382 — 243,382
Mortgage-backed securities, commercial — 22,104 — 22,104
Collateralized mortgage obligations — 281,311 — 281,311
State and municipal obligations — 261,869 2,565 264,434
Municipal taxable — 730 — 730
U.S. Treasury — 7,504 — 7,504
Collateralized debt obligations — — 3,619 3,619
TOTAL $ — $ 920,533 $ 6,184 $ 926,717
Derivative Assets $ 828
Derivative Liabilities ( 828 )
There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2020 and 2019.
The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
December 31, 2020
State and municipal obligations Collateralized debt obligations Total
Beginning balance, January 1 $ 2,565 $ 3,619 $ 6,184
Total realized/unrealized gains or losses
Included in earnings — — —
Included in other comprehensive income — ( 483 ) ( 483 )
Purchases — — —
Settlements ( 670 ) — ( 670 )
Ending balance, December 31 $ 1,895 $ 3,136 $ 5,031
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Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
December 31, 2019
State and
municipal
obligations Collateralized
debt obligations Total
Beginning balance, January 1 $ 3,135 $ 3,258 $ 6,393
Total realized/unrealized gains or losses
Included in earnings — — —
Included in other comprehensive income — 498 498
Transfers — — —
Settlements ( 570 ) ( 137 ) ( 707 )
Ending balance, December 31 $ 2,565 $ 3,619 $ 6,184
There were no unrealized gains and losses recorded in earnings for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 or 2018.
Other real estate owned is valued at Level 3. Other real estate owned at December 31, 2020 with a value of $ 1.0 million was reduced by zero for fair value adjustment. At December 31, 2020 other real estate owned was comprised of $ 846 thousand from commercial loans and $ 167 thousand from residential loans. Other real estate owned at December 31, 2019 with a value of $ 3.6 million was reduced $ 64 thousand for fair value adjustment. At December 31, 2019 other real estate owned was comprised of $ 3.5 million from commercial loans and $ 142 thousand from residential loans.
Fair value is measured based on the value of the collateral securing those loans, and is determined using several methods. Generally the fair value of real estate is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. Appraisals for real estate generally use three methods to derive value: cost, sales or market comparison and income approach. The cost method bases value on the cost to replace current property. The market comparison evaluates the sales price of similar properties in the same market area. The income approach considers net operating income generated by the property and the investor’s required return. The final fair value is based on a reconciliation of these three approaches. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a cash flow analysis, a broker’s opinion of value, the net present value of future cash flows, or an observable market price from an active market. Fair value of other real estate is based upon the current appraised values of the properties as determined by qualified licensed appraisers and the Company’s judgment of other relevant market conditions. Appraisals are obtained annually and reductions in value are recorded as a valuation through a charge to expense. The primary unobservable input used by management in estimating fair value are additional discounts to the appraised value to consider market conditions and the age of the appraisal, which are based on management’s past experience in resolving these types of properties. These discounts range from 0 % to 50 %. Values for non-real estate collateral, such as business equipment, are based on appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers or the customers financial statements. Values for non real estate collateral use much higher discounts than real estate collateral. Other real estate and collateral dependent loans carried at fair value are primarily comprised of smaller balance properties.
The following tables present quantitative information about recurring and non-recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at December 31, 2020 and 2019.
2020 Fair Value Valuation Technique(s) Unobservable Input(s) Range
State and municipal obligations $ 1,895 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 3.41 %- 4.44 %
Probability of default — %
Other real estate $ 1,012 Sales comparison/income approach Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions 5.00 %- 20.00 %
Collateral dependent loans $ 6,581 Discounted cash flows Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions 0.00 %- 50.00 %
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2019 Fair Value Valuation Technique(s) Unobservable Input(s) Range
State and municipal obligations $ 2,565 Discounted cash flow Discount rate 2.87 %- 4.44 %
Probability of default — %
Other real estate $ 3,625 Sales comparison/income approach Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions 5.00 %- 20.00 %
Impaired Loans $ 100 Sales comparison/income approach Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions 0.00 %- 50.00 %
The following table presents impaired collateral dependent loans measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis by class of loans as of December 31, 2019.
December 31, 2019
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Carrying Value Allowance
for Loan
Losses
Allocated Fair Value
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial $ 148 $ 48 $ 100
Farmland — — —
Non Farm, Non Residential — — —
Agriculture — — —
All Other Commercial — — —
Residential
First Liens — — —
Home Equity — — —
Junior Liens — — —
Multifamily — — —
All Other Residential — — —
Consumer
Motor Vehicle — — —
All Other Consumer — — —
TOTAL $ 148 $ 48 $ 100
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments are shown below. Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, accrued interest receivable and payable, demand deposits, short-term and certain other borrowings, and variable-rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully. Security fair values are determined as previously described. It is not practicable to determine the fair value of restricted stock due to restrictions placed on their transferability. For fixed-rate loans or deposits, variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent repricing or repricing limits, and for longer-term borrowings, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk. Loan fair value estimates represent an exit price for 2020 and 2019. Fair values for impaired loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis or underlying collateral values. Fair value of debt is based on current rates for similar financing. The fair value of off-balance sheet items is not considered material.
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The carrying amount and estimated fair value of assets and liabilities are presented in the tables below and were determined based on the above assumptions:
December 31, 2020
Carrying Fair Value
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Cash and due from banks $ 657,470 $ 25,645 $ 631,825 $ — $ 657,470
Securities available-for-sale 1,020,744 — 1,015,713 5,031 1,020,744
Restricted stock 14,812 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Loans, net 2,563,242 — — 2,560,683 2,560,683
Accrued interest receivable 16,957 — 3,521 13,436 16,957
Deposits ( 3,755,945 ) — ( 3,763,358 ) — ( 3,763,358 )
Short-term borrowings ( 116,061 ) — ( 116,061 ) — ( 116,061 )
Other borrowings (5,859) — (6,297) — (6,297)
Accrued interest payable ( 1,033 ) — ( 1,033 ) — ( 1,033 )
December 31, 2019
Carrying Fair Value
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Cash and due from banks $ 127,426 $ 26,275 $ 101,151 $ — $ 127,426
Securities available-for-sale 926,717 — 920,533 6,184 926,717
Restricted stock 15,394 n/a n/a n/a n/a
Loans, net 2,636,447 — — 2,648,692 2,648,692
Accrued interest receivable 18,523 — 3,583 14,940 18,523
Deposits ( 3,275,357 ) — ( 3,278,099 ) — ( 3,278,099 )
Short-term borrowings ( 80,119 ) — ( 80,119 ) — ( 80,119 )
Other borrowings (30,973) — (31,143) — (31,143)
Accrued interest payable ( 1,739 ) — ( 1,739 ) — ( 1,739 )
3. RESTRICTIONS ON CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS:
Certain affiliate banks are required to maintain average reserve balances with the Federal Reserve Bank. The amount of those reserve balances was approximately zero and $ 16.9 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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4. SECURITIES:
The fair value of securities available-for-sale and related gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:
December 31, 2020
Amortized Unrealized
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
U.S. Government entity mortgage-backed securities $ 92,710 $ 5,105 $ ( 1 ) $ 97,814
Mortgage-backed securities, residential 346,606 8,794 ( 279 ) 355,121
Mortgage-backed securities, commercial 17,931 559 — 18,490
Collateralized mortgage obligations 209,556 4,761 ( 157 ) 214,160
State and municipal obligations 285,837 20,294 — 306,131
Municipal taxable 22,440 702 (3) 23,139
U.S. Treasury 2,750 3 — 2,753
Collateralized debt obligations — 3,136 — 3,136
TOTAL $ 977,830 $ 43,354 $ ( 440 ) $ 1,020,744
December 31, 2019
Amortized Unrealized
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
U.S. Government entity mortgage-backed securities $ 102,490 $ 1,293 $ ( 150 ) $ 103,633
Mortgage-backed securities, residential 240,753 2,979 ( 350 ) 243,382
Mortgage-backed securities, commercial 22,036 73 (5) 22,104
Collateralized mortgage obligations 280,797 1,735 ( 1,221 ) 281,311
State and municipal obligations 253,277 11,265 ( 108 ) 264,434
Municipal taxable 728 2 — 730
U.S. Treasury 7,494 10 — 7,504
Collateralized debt obligations — 3,619 — 3,619
TOTAL $ 907,575 $ 20,976 $ ( 1,834 ) $ 926,717
As of December 31, 2020, the Corporation does not have any securities from any issuer, other than the U.S. Government, with an aggregate book or fair value that exceeds ten percent of shareholders' equity.
Securities with a carrying value of approximately $ 744.5 million and $ 596.2 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, were pledged as collateral for short-term borrowings and for other purposes.
Below is a summary of the gross gains and losses realized by the Corporation on investment sales and calls during the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019 2018
Proceeds $ 36,696 $ 11,210 $ 2,418
Gross gains 290 55 5
Gross losses ( 57 ) ( 11 ) ( 3 )
Gains of $ 290 thousand and losses of $ 57 thousand in 2020 and gains of $ 55 thousand and losses of $11 thousand in 2019 and gains of $5 thousand and losses of $ 3 thousand in 2018 resulted from redemption premiums on called and sold securities.
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Contractual maturities of debt securities at year-end 2020 were as follows. Securities not due at a single maturity or with no maturity date, primarily mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage obligations, are shown separately.
Available-for-Sale
Amortized Fair
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Cost Value
Due in one year or less $ 13,168 $ 13,304
Due after one but within five years 47,560 49,207
Due after five but within ten years 64,596 68,349
Due after ten years 278,413 302,113
403,737 432,973
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations 574,093 587,771
TOTAL $ 977,830 $ 1,020,744
The following tables show the securities' gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2020 and 2019.
December 31, 2020
Less Than 12 Months More Than 12 Months Total
Unrealized Unrealized Unrealized
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Fair Value Losses Fair Value Losses Fair Value Losses
U.S. Government entity mortgage-backed securities $ — $ — 944 ( 1 ) $ 944 $ ( 1 )
Mortgage-backed securities, residential 76,962 ( 279 ) — — 76,962 ( 279 )
Collateralized mortgage obligations 12,282 ( 108 ) 3,767 ( 49 ) 16,049 ( 157 )
Municipal taxable 747 ( 3 ) — — 747 ( 3 )
U.S. Treasury 250 — — — 250 —
Total temporarily impaired securities $ 90,241 $ ( 390 ) $ 4,711 $ ( 50 ) $ 94,952 $ ( 440 )
December 31, 2019
Less Than 12 Months More Than 12 Months Total
Unrealized Unrealized Unrealized
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Fair Value Losses Fair Value Losses Fair Value Losses
U.S. Government entity mortgage-backed securities $ 29,183 $ ( 150 ) $ — $ — $ 29,183 $ ( 150 )
Mortgage-backed securities, residential 55,665 ( 243 ) 18,724 ( 107 ) 74,389 ( 350 )
Mortgage-backed securities, commercial 4,391 (5) — — 4,391 (5)
Collateralized mortgage obligations 33,398 ( 314 ) 61,781 ( 907 ) 95,179 ( 1,221 )
State and municipal obligations 8,996 ( 61 ) 461 ( 47 ) 9,457 ( 108 )
Total temporarily impaired securities $ 131,633 $ ( 773 ) $ 80,966 $ ( 1,061 ) $ 212,599 $ ( 1,834 )
The Corporation held 19 investment securities with an amortized cost greater than fair value as of December 31, 2020. The unrealized losses on collateralized mortgage obligations, all mortgage-backed securities and state and municipal obligations represent negative adjustments to fair value relative to the rate of interest paid on the securities and not losses related to the creditworthiness of the issuer. Gross unrealized losses on investment securities were $ 440 thousand as of December 31, 2020 and $ 1.8 million as of December 31, 2019. Management does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that management would be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery. Management believes the value will recover as the securities approach maturity or market rates change.
Management evaluates securities for impairment related to credit losses at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. The investment securities portfolio is evaluated for impairment related to credit losses by segregating the portfolio into two general segments.
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In evaluating for impairment, management considers the reason for the decline, the extent of the decline, the duration of the decline and whether the Corporation intends to sell a security or is more likely than not to be required to sell a security before recovery of its amortized cost. If an entity intends to sell or it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the security's amortized cost is written down to fair value through income. If an entity does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period loss, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded, limited to the amount that the fair value of the security is less than its amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.
In prior years, a significant portion of the total unrealized losses relates to collateralized debt obligations that were separately evaluated under FASB ASC 325-40, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets. Based upon qualitative considerations, such as a downgrade in credit rating or further defaults of underlying issuers during the year, and an analysis of expected cash flows, we determined that three CDOs included in collateralized debt obligations were other-than-temporarily impaired. One of the CDO's was called in first quarter 2017. A second was called in second quarter 2018. The remaining CDO has a contractual balance of $ 3.7 million at December 31, 2020 which has been reduced to $ 3.1 million by $ 750 thousand of interest payments received, $ 3.0 million of cumulative credit loss charges recorded through earnings to date and increased by $ 3.1 million recorded in other comprehensive income. These securities are collateralized by trust preferred securities issued primarily by bank holding companies, but certain pools do include a limited number of insurance companies.
Collateralized debt obligations include one additional investment in a CDO consisting of pooled trust preferred securities in which the issuers are primarily banks. This CDO was paid in full in 2015. In the first quarter of 2017 a CDO with no remaining book value was called with the bank receiving $ 3.1 million, which is included in other non-interest income on the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. In the second quarter of 2018 one of the obligations was called, resulting in the elimination of the credit loss associated with that obligation. A recovery of previously recorded credit loss of $4.2 million was received and recognized in non-interest income for the period. In addition the Corporation received $2.4 million of interest income associated with the call.
The table below presents a rollforward of the credit losses recognized in earnings for the years presented:
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019 2018
Beginning balance, January 1, $ 2,974 $ 2,974 $ 7,132
Reductions for securities called during the period — — ( 4,158 )
Ending balance, December 31, $ 2,974 $ 2,974 $ 2,974
5. LOANS:
Loans are summarized as follows:
December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019
Commercial $ 1,521,711 $ 1,584,447
Residential 604,652 682,077
Consumer 479,750 386,006
Total gross loans 2,606,113 2,652,530
Deferred costs, net 4,181 3,860
Allowance for credit losses ( 47,052 ) ( 19,943 )
TOTAL $ 2,563,242 $ 2,636,447
The Corporation periodically sells residential mortgage loans it originates based on the overall loan demand of the Corporation and the outstanding balances in the residential mortgage portfolio. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, loans held for sale were $ 7.1 million and $ 5.8 million, respectively, and are included in the totals above.
In the normal course of business, the Corporation’s subsidiary banks make loans to directors and executive officers and to their associates. In 2020, the aggregate dollar amount of these loans to directors and executive officers who held office amounted to $ 89.5 million at the beginning of the year. During 2020, advances of $ 22.8 million, repayments of $ 54.8 million, and additions
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for new directors of $0.0 million were made with respect to related party loans for an aggregate dollar amount outstanding of $ 57.5 million at December 31, 2020.
Loans serviced for others, which are not reported as assets, total $ 490.4 million and $ 477.0 million at year-end 2020 and 2019. Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with serviced loans were $ 3.0 million and $ 3.1 million at year-end 2020 and 2019.
Activity for capitalized mortgage servicing rights (included in other assets) was as follows:
December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019 2018
Servicing rights:
Beginning of year $ 1,435 $ 1,431 $ 1,434
Additions 956 579 513
Amortized to expense ( 790 ) ( 575 ) ( 516 )
End of year $ 1,601 $ 1,435 $ 1,431
Third party valuations are conducted periodically for mortgage servicing rights. Based on these valuations, fair values were approximately $ 2.4 million and $ 2.7 million at year end 2020 and 2019. There was no valuation allowance in 2020 or 2019.
Fair value for 2020 was determined using a discount rate of 12.5 %, prepayment speeds ranging from 239 % to 403 %, depending on the stratification of the specific right. Fair value at year end 2019 was determined using a discount rate of 12.5 %, prepayment speeds ranging from 118 % to 263 %, depending on the stratification of the specific right. Mortgage servicing rights are amortized over 8 years, the expected life of the sold loans.
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6. ACQUISITIONS, DIVESTITURES AND FDIC INDEMNIFICATION ASSET:
On July 27, 2019, the Corporation completed its acquisition of HopFed Bancorp, Inc. and its banking subsidiary, Heritage Bank. Therefore, the results of HopFed have been included in the results of operations beginning on July 27, 2019. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, each issued and outstanding share of HopFed common stock, $0.01 par value per share, was converted into the right to receive, at the stockholder's election, either (or a combination of) 0.444 shares of Corporation common stock, without par value, or $21.00 in cash, subject to proration provisions specified in the merger agreement that provide for an aggregate split of 50% of shares of HopFed Common Stock being exchanged for Corporation Common Stock and 50% for cash, with cash to be paid in lieu of fractional shares. Each outstanding share of Corporation common stock remained outstanding and was unaffected by the merger. Acquisition-related costs of $3.3 million are included in the Corporation's income statement for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Goodwill of $44.2 million arising from the acquisition consisted largely of synergies and the cost savings resulting from the combining of the operations of the companies. The goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes as the transaction was accounted for as a tax-free exchange. The following table summarizes the consideration paid and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized at the acquisition date.
(Dollar amounts in thousands) As Initially Reported Measurement Period Adjustments As Adjusted
Consideration
Cash consideration $ 67,348 $ — $ 67,348
Stock consideration 61,878 — 61,878
Fair value of total consideration transferred $ 129,226 $ — $ 129,226
Assets acquired
Cash $ 34,518 $ 34,518
Investment securities available-for-sale 174,851 174,851
Bank owned life insurance 10,693 10,693
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 4,428 4,428
Loans 657,179 1,719 658,898
Premises and equipment 25,316 (6,494) 18,822
Core deposit intangibles 10,369 10,369
Other real estate owned 3,364 3,364
Other assets 6,596 1,600 8,196
Total assets acquired 927,314 (3,175) 924,139
Liabilities assumed
Deposits 735,526 735,526
FHLB advances 20,775 20,775
Other borrowings 75,783 75,783
Other liabilities 7,066 7,066
Total liabilities assumed 839,150 — 839,150
Net identifiable assets 88,164 (3,175) 84,989
Goodwill $ 41,062 $ 3,175 $ 44,237
The fair value of net assets acquired includes fair value adjustments to certain receivables that were not considered impaired as of the acquisition date. The fair value adjustments were determined using discounted contractual cash flows. However, the
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Corporation believes that all contractual cash flows related to these financial instruments will be collected. As such, these receivables were not considered impaired at the acquisition date and were not subject to guidance relating to purchase credit impaired loans, which have shown evidence of credit deterioration since origination.
The following table presents supplemental pro forma information as if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of 2018. The unaudited pro forma information includes adjustments for interest income on loans and securities acquired, interest expense on deposits acquired, and the related income tax effects. The pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had the transactions been effected on the assumed dates.
Year ended December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) 2019 2018
Net interest income $ 147,581 $ 145,136
Net income $ 51,088 $ 52,252
Basic and diluted earnings per share $ 3.97 $ 4.26
FASB ASC 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality, applies to a loan with evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination, acquired by completion of a transfer for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the investor will be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. FASB ASC 310-30 prohibited carrying over or creating an allowance for loan losses upon initial recognition.
(Dollar amounts in thousands) As Initially Reported Measurement Period Adjustments As Adjusted
Contractually required payments receivable of loans purchased during the year:
Commercial $ 16,530 $ (3,523) $ 13,007
Consumer 391 (296) 95
$ 16,921 $ (3,819) $ 13,102
Fair value of acquired loans at acquisition $ 8,870 $ (1,857) $ 7,013
The carrying amount of loans accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 310-30 at December 31, 2019, are shown in the following table:
2019
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Commercial Consumer Total
Beginning balance $ 1,530 $ — $ 1,530
Loans added, as initially reported 8,610 260 $ 8,870
Measurement period adjustments (1,597) (260) $ (1,857)
Disposals ( 1,274 ) — ( 1,274 )
ASC 310-30 Loans $ 7,269 $ — $ 7,269
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7. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES:
The following table presents the activity of the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018.
Allowance for Credit Losses: December 31, 2020
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Commercial Residential Consumer Total
Beginning balance $ 10,337 $ 1,302 $ 8,304 $ 19,943
Impact of adopting ASC 326 8,427 9,515 2,118 20,060
Provision for credit losses ( 1,622 ) 8,612 3,538 10,528
Loans charged -off ( 1,097 ) ( 944 ) ( 6,355 ) ( 8,396 )
Recoveries 856 657 3,404 4,917
Ending Balance $ 16,901 $ 19,142 $ 11,009 $ 47,052
Allowance for Credit Losses: December 31, 2019
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Commercial Residential Consumer Unallocated Total
Beginning balance $ 9,848 $ 1,313 $ 7,481 $ 1,794 $ 20,436
Provision for credit losses 621 ( 321 ) 4,802 ( 402 ) 4,700
Loans charged -off ( 2,616 ) ( 1,050 ) ( 7,007 ) — ( 10,673 )
Recoveries 1,092 1,360 3,028 — 5,480
Ending Balance $ 8,945 $ 1,302 $ 8,304 $ 1,392 $ 19,943
Allowance for Credit Losses: December 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Commercial Residential Consumer Unallocated Total
Beginning balance $ 10,281 $ 1,455 $ 6,709 $ 1,464 $ 19,909
Provision for credit losses 83 60 5,295 330 5,768
Loans charged -off ( 1,122 ) ( 841 ) ( 6,868 ) — ( 8,831 )
Recoveries 606 639 2,345 — 3,590
Ending Balance $ 9,848 $ 1,313 $ 7,481 $ 1,794 $ 20,436
The following tables present the allocation of the allowance for credit losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method at December 31, 2019:
Allowance for Credit Losses: December 31, 2019
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Commercial Residential Consumer Unallocated Total
Individually evaluated for impairment $ 48 $ — $ — $ — $ 48
Collectively evaluated for impairment 8,897 1,302 8,304 1,392 19,895
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality — — — — —
BALANCE AT END OF YEAR $ 8,945 $ 1,302 $ 8,304 $ 1,392 $ 19,943
Loans
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Commercial Residential Consumer Total
Individually evaluated for impairment $ 3,161 $ 3,952 $ — $ 7,113
Collectively evaluated for impairment 1,584,169 680,069 387,655 2,651,893
Acquired with deteriorated credit quality 7,436 — — 7,436
BALANCE AT END OF YEAR $ 1,594,766 $ 684,021 $ 387,655 $ 2,666,442
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The following tables present loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loan.
December 31, 2019 Allowance Cash Basis
Unpaid for Credit Average Interest Interest
Principal Recorded Losses Recorded Income Income
Balance Investment Allocated Investment Recognized Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial $ 1,519 $ 989 $ — $ 848 $ — $ —
Farmland 1,997 1,997 — 1,999 — —
Non Farm, Non Residential — — — — — —
Agriculture — — — — — —
All Other Commercial 27 27 — 461 — —
Residential
First Liens 3,952 3,952 — 4,055 — —
Home Equity — — — — — —
Junior Liens — — — — — —
Multifamily — — — — — —
All Other Residential — — — — — —
Consumer
Motor Vehicle — — — — — —
All Other Consumer — — — — — —
With an allowance recorded:
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial 148 148 48 1,108 — —
Farmland — — — 84 — —
Non Farm, Non Residential — — — — — —
Agriculture — — — 138 — —
All Other Commercial — — — — — —
Residential
First Liens — — — — — —
Home Equity — — — — — —
Junior Liens — — — — — —
Multifamily — — — — — —
All Other Residential — — — — — —
Consumer
Motor Vehicle — — — — — —
All Other Consumer — — — — — —
TOTAL $ 7,643 $ 7,113 $ 48 $ 8,693 $ — $ —
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December 31, 2018 Cash Basis
Average Interest Interest
Recorded Income Income
Investment Recognized Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial $ 698 $ — $ —
Farmland 1,579 — —
Non Farm, Non Residential 1,443 — —
Agriculture 49 — —
All Other Commercial 1,172 — —
Residential
First Liens 3,371 — —
Home Equity — — —
Junior Liens 23 — —
Multifamily — — —
All Other Residential — — —
Consumer
Motor Vehicle — — —
All Other Consumer — — —
With an allowance recorded:
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial 688 — —
Farmland 1,691 — —
Non Farm, Non Residential — — —
Agriculture 316 — —
All Other Commercial — — —
Residential
First Liens 88 — —
Home Equity — — —
Junior Liens — — —
Multifamily — — —
All Other Residential — — —
Consumer
Motor Vehicle — — —
All Other Consumer — — —
TOTAL $ 11,118 $ — $ —
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The following tables present the recorded investment in nonperforming loans by class of loans.
December 31, 2020
Loans Past Non-accrual
Due Over
90 Day Still With No Allowance
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Accruing Non-accrual For Credit Loss
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial $ — $ 4,838 $ 1,080
Farmland — 195 —
Non Farm, Non Residential — 3,729 3,267
Agriculture — 409 —
All Other Commercial — 533 24
Residential
First Liens 1,746 2,604 86
Home Equity 88 30 —
Junior Liens 252 206 —
Multifamily — 1,380 —
All Other Residential — 135 —
Consumer
Motor Vehicle 372 754 —
All Other Consumer — 554 —
TOTAL $ 2,458 $ 15,367 $ 4,457
December 31, 2019
Loans Past Troubled Debt
Due Over
90 Day Still Restructured
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Accruing Accrual Non-accrual Non-accrual
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial $ — $ — $ 11 $ 2,191
Farmland 5 — — 2,410
Non Farm, Non Residential — — — 441
Agriculture — — — 485
All Other Commercial — — — 114
Residential
First Liens 625 3,007 396 2,876
Home Equity 12 — — 61
Junior Liens 51 94 9 175
Multifamily — — — —
All Other Residential 738 — — 203
Consumer
Motor Vehicle 227 — 15 138
All Other Consumer 4 239 444 452
TOTAL $ 1,662 $ 3,340 $ 875 $ 9,546
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During the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018 the terms of certain loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings (TDRs). The following tables present the activity for TDR's.
2020
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Commercial Residential Consumer Total
January 1, $ 11 $ 3,485 $ 698 $ 4,194
Added — 692 304 996
Charged Off — ( 6 ) ( 158 ) ( 164 )
Payments ( 11 ) ( 582 ) ( 227 ) ( 820 )
December 31, $ — $ 3,589 $ 617 $ 4,206
2019
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Commercial Residential Consumer Total
January 1, $ 145 $ 4,043 $ 618 $ 4,806
Added — 195 375 570
Charged Off — ( 24 ) ( 81 ) ( 105 )
Payments ( 134 ) ( 729 ) ( 214 ) ( 1,077 )
December 31, $ 11 $ 3,485 $ 698 $ 4,194
2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Commercial Residential Consumer Total
January 1, $ 2,709 $ 3,611 $ 714 $ 7,034
Added — 984 295 1,279
Charged Off — ( 16 ) ( 137 ) ( 153 )
Payments ( 2,564 ) ( 536 ) ( 254 ) ( 3,354 )
December 31, $ 145 $ 4,043 $ 618 $ 4,806
Modification of the terms of such loans typically include one or a combination of the following: a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan; an extension of the maturity date at a stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk; or a permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan. No modification in 2020, 2019 or 2018 resulted in the permanent reduction of the recorded investment in the loan. Modifications involving a reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan were for periods ranging from twelve months to five years . Modifications involving an extension of the maturity date were for periods ranging from twelve months to ten years .
During the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 the Corporation modified 42, 45, and 53 loans respectively as troubled debt restructurings. All of the loans modified were smaller balance residential and consumer loans. There were no loans that were charged off within 12 months of the modification for 2020, 2019, or 2018.
The Corporation had no allocation of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings at December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018. The Corporation has not committed to lend additional amounts as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 to customers with outstanding loans that are classified as troubled debt restructurings.
The CARES Act includes a provision that permits a financial institution to elect to suspend temporarily troubled debt restructuring accounting under ASC Subtopic 310-40 in certain circumstances (“section 4013”). To be eligible under section 4013, a loan modification must be (1) related to COVID-19; (2) executed on a loan that was not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019; and (3) executed between March 1, 2020, and the earlier of (A) 60 days after the date of termination of the National Emergency or (B) December 31, 2020. In response to this section of the CARES Act, the federal banking agencies issued a revised interagency statement on April 7, 2020 that, in consultation with the Financial Accounting Standards Board, confirmed that for loans not subject to section 4013, short-term modifications made on a good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief are not troubled debt restructurings under ASC Subtopic 310-40. This includes short-term (e.g., up to six months) modifications such as payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment terms, or delays in payment that are insignificant. Borrowers considered current are those that are less than 30 days past due on their contractual payments at the time a modification program is implemented. As of December 31, 2020, 1,545 loans totaling
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$305 million were modified, related to COVID-19, that were not considered troubled debt restructurings. As of December 31, 2020, 361 loans totaling $222 million have resumed normal scheduled payments. 1,184 remaining loans are still under a debt relief plan, which include 35 commercial loans totaling $54 million that have been provided additional payment relief since the initial payment relief plan. 134 loans totaling $13 million are under the original payment relief plan.
The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans by class of loans as of December 31, 2020:
Collateral Type
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Real Estate Other
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial $ 3,293 $ 2,221
Farmland 2,771 —
Non Farm, Non Residential 6,838 —
Agriculture — 599
All Other Commercial 528 24
Residential
First Liens 86 —
Home Equity — —
Junior Liens — —
Multifamily 1,380 —
All Other Residential — —
Consumer
Motor Vehicle — —
All Other Consumer — —
Total $ 14,896 $ 2,844
The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in loans by past due category and class of loans.
Greater
December 31, 2020 30-59 Days 60-89 Days than 90 days Total
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Past Due Past Due Past Due Past Due Current Total
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial $ 685 $ 746 $ 3,364 $ 4,795 $ 603,777 $ 608,572
Farmland 22 — 91 113 118,528 118,641
Non Farm, Non Residential 155 — 271 426 350,681 351,107
Agriculture 28 30 275 333 146,147 146,480
All Other Commercial — — 24 24 305,612 305,636
Residential
First Liens 5,506 1,866 2,365 9,737 314,730 324,467
Home Equity 260 29 104 393 60,362 60,755
Junior Liens 421 68 341 830 53,346 54,176
Multifamily — — — — 151,042 151,042
All Other Residential — 50 — 50 15,918 15,968
Consumer
Motor Vehicle 6,975 1,294 560 8,829 441,283 450,112
All Other Consumer 164 19 13 196 31,401 31,597
TOTAL $ 14,216 $ 4,102 $ 7,408 $ 25,726 $ 2,592,827 $ 2,618,553
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Greater
December 31, 2019 30-59 Days 60-89 Days than 90 days Total
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Past Due Past Due Past Due Past Due Current Total
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial $ 2,885 $ 766 $ 1,379 $ 5,030 $ 594,925 $ 599,955
Farmland 132 — 2,089 2,221 137,730 139,951
Non Farm, Non Residential 3,749 104 — 3,853 398,854 402,707
Agriculture 277 128 — 405 162,794 163,199
All Other Commercial — — 109 109 288,845 288,954
Residential
First Liens 6,452 1,292 1,458 9,202 375,924 385,126
Home Equity 124 63 34 221 70,813 71,034
Junior Liens 384 43 137 564 54,533 55,097
Multifamily — — — — 148,282 148,282
All Other Residential 1,082 — 890 1,972 22,510 24,482
Consumer
Motor Vehicle 6,488 983 270 7,741 347,950 355,691
All Other Consumer 228 42 2 272 31,692 31,964
TOTAL $ 21,801 $ 3,421 $ 6,368 $ 31,590 $ 2,634,852 $ 2,666,442
Credit Quality Indicators:
The Corporation categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Corporation analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes non-homogeneous loans, such as commercial loans, with an outstanding balance greater than $ 100 thousand. Any consumer loans outstanding to a borrower who had commercial loans analyzed will be similarly risk rated. This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis. The Corporation uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
Special Mention: Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.
Substandard: Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and debt service capacity of the borrower or of any pledged collateral. These loans have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses which have clearly jeopardized repayment of principal and interest as originally intended. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some future loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those graded substandard, with the added characteristic that the severity of the weaknesses makes collection or liquidation in full highly questionable or improbable based upon currently existing facts, conditions, and values.
Furthermore, non-homogeneous loans which were not individually analyzed, but are 90+ days past due or on non-accrual are classified as substandard. Loans included in homogeneous pools, such as residential or consumer, may be classified as substandard due to 90+ days delinquency, non-accrual status, bankruptcy, or loan restructuring.
Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans. Loans listed as not rated are either less than $ 100 thousand or are included in groups of homogeneous loans.
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The following tables present the recorded investment of the commercial loan portfolio by risk category as of December 31, 2020:
December 31, 2020
Term Loans at Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year Revolving
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Prior Loans Total
Commercial
Commercial and Industrial Pass $ 159,494 $ 77,253 $ 64,298 $ 41,806 $ 20,564 $ 103,598 $ 91,615 $ 558,628
Special Mention 4,848 1,331 4,427 216 1,278 4,566 3,695 20,361
Substandard 3,780 323 4,187 1,148 3,543 2,565 3,124 18,670
Doubtful — — — — — — — —
Not Rated 2,618 1,772 1,446 580 105 2,255 — 8,776
Subtotal $ 170,740 $ 80,679 $ 74,358 $ 43,750 $ 25,490 $ 112,984 $ 98,434 $ 606,435
Farmland Pass $ 10,010 $ 12,775 $ 12,149 $ 10,089 $ 15,863 $ 40,338 $ 1,386 $ 102,610
Special Mention 988 947 — 230 1,900 2,656 — 6,721
Substandard 1,718 2,303 — 716 1,628 826 — 7,191
Doubtful — — — — — — — —
Not Rated — — — — — — — —
Subtotal $ 12,716 $ 16,025 $ 12,149 $ 11,035 $ 19,391 $ 43,820 $ 1,386 $ 116,522
Non Farm, Non Residential Pass $ 39,914 $ 33,261 $ 38,111 $ 63,371 $ 49,511 $ 83,052 $ 4,092 $ 311,312
Special Mention — 998 — 305 9,982 6,811 — 18,096
Substandard — 1,188 — 4,310 7,484 7,028 — 20,010
Doubtful — — — — — — — —
Not Rated — — — — — 682 — 682
Subtotal $ 39,914 $ 35,447 $ 38,111 $ 67,986 $ 66,977 $ 97,573 $ 4,092 $ 350,100
Agriculture Pass $ 13,336 $ 8,330 $ 3,485 $ 5,329 $ 3,732 $ 16,792 $ 67,052 $ 118,056
Special Mention — 1,483 1,203 664 5 428 7,611 11,394
Substandard — 3,834 18 223 2,435 1,988 5,926 14,424
Doubtful — — — — — — — —
Not Rated 159 216 110 6 13 — — 504
Subtotal $ 13,495 $ 13,863 $ 4,816 $ 6,222 $ 6,185 $ 19,208 $ 80,589 $ 144,378
Other Commercial Pass $ 44,673 $ 57,200 $ 41,470 $ 61,442 $ 40,196 $ 50,325 $ 5,162 $ 300,468
Special Mention — — — 7 — 2,786 — 2,793
Substandard — — — 24 528 24 — 576
Doubtful — — — — — — — —
Not Rated — 3 52 39 345 — — 439
Subtotal $ 44,673 $ 57,203 $ 41,522 $ 61,512 $ 41,069 $ 53,135 $ 5,162 $ 304,276
Residential
Multifamily >5 Residential Pass $ 44,599 $ 9,892 $ 36,563 $ 19,749 $ 4,676 $ 21,704 $ 1,293 $ 138,476
Special Mention — — — — 102 10,662 — 10,764
Substandard — — 1,380 — — — — 1,380
Doubtful — — — — — — — —
Not Rated — — — — — — — —
Subtotal $ 44,599 $ 9,892 $ 37,943 $ 19,749 $ 4,778 $ 32,366 $ 1,293 $ 150,620
Total Pass $ 312,026 $ 198,711 $ 196,076 $ 201,786 $ 134,542 $ 315,809 $ 170,600 $ 1,529,550
Special Mention 5,836 4,759 5,630 1,422 13,267 27,909 11,306 70,129
Substandard 5,498 7,648 5,585 6,421 15,618 12,431 9,050 62,251
Doubtful — — — — — — — —
Not Rated 2,777 1,991 1,608 625 463 2,937 — 10,401
Total commercial loans $ 326,137 $ 213,109 $ 208,899 $ 210,254 $ 163,890 $ 359,086 $ 190,956 $ 1,672,331
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The Corporation evaluates the credit quality of its other loan portfolios, which includes residential real estate, consumer and lease financing loans, based primarily on the aging status of the loan and payment activity. Accordingly, loans on non-accrual status, loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, and loans modified under troubled debt restructurings are considered to be nonperforming for purposes of credit quality evaluation. The following table presents the recorded investment of our other loan portfolio based on the credit risk profile of loans that are performing and loans that are nonperforming as of December 31, 2020:
December 31, 2020
Term Loans at Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year Revolving
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Prior Loans Total
Residential
First Liens Performing $ 47,875 $ 33,737 $ 31,634 $ 36,426 $ 30,419 $ 135,456 $ 3,235 $ 318,782
Non-performing — 40 95 343 107 4,062 — 4,647
Subtotal $ 47,875 $ 33,777 $ 31,729 $ 36,769 $ 30,526 $ 139,518 $ 3,235 $ 323,429
Home Equity Performing $ 854 $ 135 $ 644 $ 20 $ — $ 1,525 $ 57,334 $ 60,512
Non-performing — — 1 — — 91 24 116
Subtotal $ 854 $ 135 $ 645 $ 20 $ — $ 1,616 $ 57,358 $ 60,628
Junior Liens Performing $ 13,125 $ 12,742 $ 11,139 $ 6,214 $ 3,948 $ 5,099 $ 1,333 $ 53,600
Non-performing — 129 48 198 9 66 — 450
Subtotal $ 13,125 $ 12,871 $ 11,187 $ 6,412 $ 3,957 $ 5,165 $ 1,333 $ 54,050
Other Residential Performing $ 9,773 $ 2,775 $ 1,372 $ 292 $ 178 $ 733 $ 651 $ 15,774
Non-performing — 62 50 — — 39 — 151
Subtotal $ 9,773 $ 2,837 $ 1,422 $ 292 $ 178 $ 772 $ 651 $ 15,925
Consumer
Motor Vehicle Performing $ 245,839 $ 113,293 $ 51,649 $ 24,786 $ 10,026 $ 1,600 $ — $ 447,193
Non-performing 318 355 257 127 36 11 — 1,104
Subtotal $ 246,157 $ 113,648 $ 51,906 $ 24,913 $ 10,062 $ 1,611 $ — $ 448,297
Other Consumer Performing $ 15,298 $ 7,328 $ 2,622 $ 724 $ 854 $ 703 $ 3,352 $ 30,881
Non-performing 231 200 92 22 — 8 19 572
Subtotal $ 15,529 $ 7,528 $ 2,714 $ 746 $ 854 $ 711 $ 3,371 $ 31,453
Total Performing $ 332,764 $ 170,010 $ 99,060 $ 68,462 $ 45,425 $ 145,116 $ 65,905 $ 926,742
Non-performing 549 786 543 690 152 4,277 43 7,040
Total other loans $ 333,313 $ 170,796 $ 99,603 $ 69,152 $ 45,577 $ 149,393 $ 65,948 $ 933,782
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As of December 31, 2019, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:
Special
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Pass Mention Substandard Doubtful Not Rated Total
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial $ 549,341 $ 19,253 $ 26,349 $ 5 $ 2,761 $ 597,709
Farmland 119,858 8,673 8,644 — 100 137,275
Non Farm, Non Residential 381,404 4,424 12,269 — 3,678 401,775
Agriculture 127,144 4,507 27,490 — 985 160,126
All Other Commercial 283,266 3,141 1,120 — 35 287,562
Residential
First Liens 174,338 926 4,382 — 204,266 383,912
Home Equity 18,417 — 134 11 52,280 70,842
Junior Liens 2,839 64 178 76 51,817 54,974
Multifamily 146,497 112 1,315 — 19 147,943
All Other Residential 12,624 — 205 — 11,577 24,406
Consumer
Motor Vehicle 2,880 — 538 — 350,780 354,198
All Other Consumer 3,155 — 38 — 28,615 31,808
TOTAL $ 1,821,763 $ 41,100 $ 82,662 $ 92 $ 706,913 $ 2,652,530
8. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT:
Premises and equipment are summarized as follows:
December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019
Land $ 17,574 $ 17,574
Building and leasehold improvements 66,658 66,592
Furniture and equipment 42,167 39,715
126,399 123,881
Less accumulated depreciation ( 64,336 ) ( 61,305 )
TOTAL $ 62,063 $ 62,576
Aggregate depreciation expense was $ 4.4 million, $ 3.9 million and $ 3.7 million for 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
The Company leases certain branch properties and equipment under operating leases. Rent expense was $ 1.1 million, $ 1.1 million, and $ 1.0 million for 2020, 2019, and 2018. Rent commitments, before considering renewal options that generally are present, were as follows:
2021 $ 851
2022 737
2023 637
2024 369
2025 237
Thereafter 795
$ 3,626
See Note 19 for additional discussion on leases.
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9. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
The Corporation completed its annual impairment testing of goodwill during the fourth quarter of 2020 and 2019. Management does not believe any amount of goodwill is impaired.
Intangible assets subject to amortization at December 31, 2020 and 2019 are as follows:
2020 2019
Gross Accumulated Gross Accumulated
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Amount Amortization Amount Amortization
Core deposit intangible $ 21,205 $ 12,233 $ 21,205 $ 10,562
$ 21,205 $ 12,233 $ 21,205 $ 10,562
Aggregate amortization expense was $ 1.7 million, $ 923 thousand and $ 433 thousand for 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Estimated amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:
In thousands
2021 $ 1,615
2022 1,390
2023 1,127
2024 838
2025 711
10. DEPOSITS:
Scheduled maturities of time deposits for the next five years are as follows:
(dollar amounts in thousands)
2021 $ 358,165
2022 97,159
2023 70,677
2024 28,169
2025 15,162
11. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS:
A summary of the carrying value of the Corporation's short-term borrowings at December 31, 2020 and 2019 is presented below:
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019
Federal funds purchased $ 6,500 $ 900
Repurchase-agreements 109,561 79,219
$ 116,061 $ 80,119
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019
Average amount outstanding $ 90,561 $ 60,915
Maximum amount outstanding at a month end 116,061 91,750
Average interest rate during year 0.63 % 1.84 %
Interest rate at year-end 0.11 % 0.31 %
Federal funds purchased are generally due in one day and bear interest at market rates. The Corporation enters into sales of securities under agreements to repurchase. The amounts received under these agreements represent short-term borrowings and are reflected as a liability in the consolidated balance sheets. The securities underlying these agreements are included in investment securities in the consolidated balance sheets. The Corporation has no control over the market value of the securities,
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which fluctuates due to market conditions. However, the Corporation is obligated to promptly transfer additional securities if the market value of the securities falls below the repurchase agreement price. The Corporation manages this risk by maintaining an unpledged securities portfolio that it believes is sufficient to cover a decline in the market value of the securities sold under agreements to repurchase.
Securities are pledged to cover these liabilities, which are not covered by federal deposit insurance. The Corporation maintains possession of and control over these securities.
Collateral pledged to repurchase agreements by remaining maturity are as follows:
December 31, 2020
Repurchase Agreements and Repurchase to Maturity Transactions Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Overnight and continuous Up to 30 days 30 - 90 days Greater than 90 days Total
Mortgage Backed Securities - Residential and Collateralized Mortgage Obligations $ 86,335 $ 1,086 $ 21,342 $ 798 $ 109,561
December 31, 2019
Repurchase Agreements and Repurchase to Maturity Transactions Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Overnight and continuous Up to 30 days 30 - 90 days Greater than 90 days Total
Mortgage Backed Securities - Residential and Collateralized Mortgage Obligations $ 69,709 $ 1,927 $ 6,552 $ 1,031 $ 79,219
12. OTHER BORROWINGS:
Other borrowings at December 31, 2020 and 2019 are summarized as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019
FHLB advances $ 5,859 $ 20,796
Junior subordinated debentures — 10,177
TOTAL $ 5,859 $ 30,973
The aggregate minimum annual retirements of other borrowings are as follows:
2021 $ —
2022 —
2023 6
2024 —
2025 —
Thereafter —
$ 6
At December 31, 2020 and 2019, other borrowings are summarized as follows: The Corporation's subsidiary banks are members of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and accordingly are permitted to obtain advances. There are $5.9 million of advances from the FHLB at December 31, 2020, and $20.8 million of advances at December 31, 2019, which accrue interest, payable monthly, at annual rates, primarily fixed, varying from 0.25 % to 0.39 % in 2020 and 2.3 % to 2.8 % during the year in 2019. FHLB advances are, generally, due in full at maturity. They are secured by eligible securities totaling $ 97.1 million at December 31, 2020, and $ 129.3 million at December 31, 2019, and a blanket pledge on real estate loan collateral. Based on this collateral and the Corporation's holdings of FHLB stock, the Corporation is eligible to borrow up to $ 397.1 million at year end
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2020. Certain advances may be prepaid, without penalty, prior to maturity. The FHLB can adjust the interest rate from fixed to variable on certain advances, but those advances may then be prepaid, without penalty.
13. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS:
All of the Corporation's revenue from contracts with customers in the scope of ASC 606 is recognized within Non-Interest Income. The following table presents the Corporation's sources of Non-Interest Income for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. Items outside the scope of ASC 606 are noted as such.
Years Ended December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019
Non-interest income
Service charges on deposits and debit card fee income $ 21,809 $ 21,293
Asset management fees 4,838 5,036
Interchange income 344 358
Net gains on sales of loans (a)
6,626 2,573
Loan servicing fees (a)
1,715 1,618
Net gains on sales of securities (a)
233 44
Other service charges and fees (a)
1,888 2,099
Other (b)
5,023 5,431
Total non-interest income $ 42,476 $ 38,452
(a) Not within the scope of ASC 606.
(b) The Other category includes gains/(losses) on the sale of OREO for the years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, totaling $942 thousand and $(29) thousand, respectively, which is within the scope of ASC 606; the remaining balance is outside the scope of ASC 606.
Service charges on deposits : The Corporation earns fees from its deposit customers for transaction-based, account maintenance, and overdraft services. Transaction-based fees, which include services such as ATM use fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering, and ACH fees, are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point in time the Corporation fulfills the customer's request. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the Corporation satisfies the performance obligation. Overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs. Service charges on deposits are withdrawn from the customer's account balance.
Asset management fees : The Corporation earns asset management fees from its contracts with trust customers to manage assets for investment, and/or to transact on their accounts. These fees are primarily earned over time as the Corporation provides the contracted monthly or quarterly services and are generally assessed based on a tiered scale of the market value of assets under management at month-end. Fees that are transaction based, including trade execution services, are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed, i.e. the trade date. Other related services provided and the fees the Corporation earns, which are based on a fixed fee schedule, are recognized when the services are rendered.
Interchange income : The Corporation earns interchange fees from debit and credit cardholder transactions conducted through the payment network. Interchange fees from cardholder transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction value and are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder.
Gains/Losses on sales of OREO : The Corporation records a gain or loss from the sale of OREO when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at the time of an executed deed. When the Corporation finances the sale of OREO to the buyer, the Corporation assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the OREO asset is derecognized and the gain or loss on sale is recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer. In determining the gain or loss on the sale, the Corporation adjusts the transaction price and related gain (loss) on sale if a significant financing component is present.
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14. INCOME TAXES:
Income tax expense is summarized as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019 2018
Federal:
Currently payable $ 7,886 $ 7,118 $ 7,018
Deferred 1,188 2,435 1,793
9,074 9,553 8,811
State:
Currently payable 2,422 2,168 1,699
Deferred 196 406 635
2,618 2,574 2,334
TOTAL $ 11,692 $ 12,127 $ 11,145
The reconciliation of income tax expense with the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 21 % to income before income taxes is summarized as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019 2018
Federal income taxes computed at the statutory rate $ 13,763 $ 12,810 $ 12,122
Add (deduct) tax effect of:
Tax exempt income ( 2,643 ) ( 2,551 ) ( 2,495 )
ESOP dividend deduction ( 98 ) ( 115 ) ( 103 )
State tax, net of federal benefit 2,068 2,034 1,846
General business tax credits ( 1,648 ) ( 148 ) ( 148 )
Other, net 250 97 ( 77 )
TOTAL $ 11,692 $ 12,127 $ 11,145
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The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2020 and 2019, are as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019
Deferred tax assets:
Other than temporary impairment $ 753 $ 754
Net unrealized losses on retirement plans 8,132 7,465
Loan loss provisions 12,150 5,288
Deferred compensation 2,496 2,615
Compensated absences 623 611
Post-retirement benefits 1,286 1,309
Lease liability 1,450 1,503
Purchase accounting 1,060 1,600
Deferred loss on acquisition — 482
Other 2,186 2,161
GROSS DEFERRED ASSETS 30,136 23,788
Deferred tax liabilities:
Net unrealized gains on securities available-for-sale ( 8,752 ) ( 4,248 )
Depreciation ( 2,155 ) ( 2,376 )
Mortgage servicing rights ( 390 ) ( 332 )
Pensions ( 843 ) ( 475 )
Right-of-use asset (1,446) (1,501)
Intangibles ( 5,458 ) ( 3,285 )
FHLB stock dividends (111) —
Other ( 3,963 ) ( 2,827 )
GROSS DEFERRED LIABILITIES ( 23,118 ) ( 15,044 )
NET DEFERRED TAX ASSETS $ 7,018 $ 8,744
Unrecognized Tax Benefits — A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019 2018
Balance at January 1 $ 825 $ 922 $ 825
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 114 298 174
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years — — —
Reductions due to the statute of limitations ( 72 ) ( 395 ) ( 77 )
Balance at December 31 $ 867 $ 825 $ 922
Of this total, $ 867 thousand represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in future periods. The Corporation does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly increase or decrease in the next 12 months.
The total amount of interest and penalties recorded in the income statement for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 was an expense increase of $ 11 thousand, a decrease of $ 9 thousand, and an increase of $ 23 thousand, respectively. The amount accrued for interest and penalties at December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 was $ 64 thousand, $ 53 thousand and $ 52 thousand, respectively.
The Corporation and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of the states of Indiana and Illinois. The Corporation is no longer subject to examination by taxing authorities for years before 2017.
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15. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK:
The Corporation 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 conditional commitments and commercial letters of credit. The financial instruments involve to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of amounts recognized in the financial statements. The Corporation's maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to make loans is limited generally by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Corporation follows the same credit policy to make such commitments as is followed for those loans recorded in the consolidated financial statements.
Commitment and contingent liabilities are summarized as follows at December 31:
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019
Home Equity $ 88,672 $ 87,327
Commercial Operating Lines 508,602 358,561
Other Commitments 119,108 105,872
TOTAL $ 716,382 $ 551,760
Commercial letters of credit $ 3,601 $ 3,851
The majority of commercial operating lines and home equity lines are variable rate, while the majority of other commitments to fund loans are fixed rate. Fixed rate commitments had a range of interest rates from 3.25 % to 6.00 % in 2020. In 2019 this range of rates was from 4.25 % to 7.25 %. Since many commitments to make loans expire without being used, these amounts do not necessarily represent future cash commitments. Collateral obtained upon exercise of the commitment is determined using management's credit evaluation of the borrower, and may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, land and other items. The approximate duration of these commitments is generally one year or less.
Derivatives: The Corporation enters into derivative instruments for the benefit of its customers. At the inception of a derivative contract, the Corporation designates the derivative as an instrument with no hedging designation ("standalone derivative"). Changes in the fair value of derivatives are reported currently in earnings as non-interest income. Net cash settlements on derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in non-interest income.
First Financial Bank offers clients the ability on certain transactions to enter into interest rate swaps. Typically, these are pay fixed, receive floating swaps used in conjunction with commercial loans. These derivative contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting. The Bank hedges the exposure to these contracts by entering into offsetting contracts with substantially matching terms. The notional amount of these interest rate swaps was $ 29.1 million and $ 26.2 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019. The fair value of these contracts combined was zero, as gains offset losses. The gross gains and gross losses associated with these interest rate swaps was $ 2.5 million and $ 0.8 million at December 31, 2020 and 2019.
16. RETIREMENT PLANS:
Employees of the Corporation are covered by a retirement program that consists of a defined benefit plan and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Plan assets consist primarily of the Corporation's stock and obligations of U.S. Government agencies. Benefits under the defined benefit plan are actuarially determined based on an employee's service and compensation, as defined, and funded as necessary. This plan was frozen for the majority of employees as of December 31, 2012.Those employees will be eligible to participate in a 401K plan that the Corporation can contribute a discretionary match of the pay contributed by the employee. In addition the ESOP plan will continue in place for all employees.
Assets in the ESOP are considered in calculating the funding to the defined benefit plan required to provide such benefits. Any shortfall of benefits under the ESOP are to be provided by the defined benefit plan. The ESOP may provide benefits beyond those determined under the defined benefit plan. Contributions to the ESOP are determined by the Corporation's Board of Directors. The Corporation made contributions to the defined benefit plan of $ 4.44 million, $ 1.77 million and $ 2.26 million in 2020, 2019 and 2018. The Corporation contributed $ 1.47 million, $ 1.25 million and $ 1.09 million to the ESOP in 2020, 2019 and 2018. There were contributions of $ 1.2 million, $ 926 thousand and $ 735 thousand to the ESOP for employees no longer participating in the defined benefit plan in 2020, 2019 and 2018 respectively.
The Corporation uses a measurement date of December 31.
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Net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income included the following components:
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019 2018
Service cost - benefits earned $ 1,300 $ 1,218 $ 1,388
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 3,116 3,465 3,194
Expected return on plan assets ( 4,198 ) ( 3,585 ) ( 3,962 )
Net amortization and deferral 1,968 1,558 1,448
Net periodic pension cost 2,186 2,656 2,068
Net loss (gain) during the period 3,188 6,362 ( 1,192 )
Amortization of prior service cost ( 1 ) ( 1 ) ( 1 )
Amortization of unrecognized gain (loss) ( 1,967 ) ( 1,558 ) ( 1,447 )
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss 1,220 4,803 ( 2,640 )
Total recognized net periodic pension cost and other comprehensive income $ 3,406 $ 7,459 $ ( 572 )
The estimated net loss and prior service costs (credits) for the defined benefit pension plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year are $ 2.1 million and $ 1 thousand.
The information below sets forth the change in projected benefit obligation, reconciliation of plan assets, and the funded status of the Corporation's retirement program. Actuarial present value of benefits is based on service to date and present pay levels.
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at January 1 $ 102,791 $ 87,796
Service cost 1,300 1,218
Interest cost 3,116 3,465
Actuarial (gain) loss 6,845 14,233
Benefits paid ( 4,130 ) ( 3,921 )
Benefit obligation at December 31 109,922 102,791
Reconciliation of fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 73,962 64,335
Actual return on plan assets 7,856 11,456
Employer contributions 4,749 2,092
Benefits paid ( 4,130 ) ( 3,921 )
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 82,437 73,962
Funded status at December 31 (plan assets less benefit obligation) $ ( 27,485 ) $ ( 28,829 )
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2020 and 2019 consist of:
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019
Net loss (gain) $ 29,006 $ 27,786
Prior service cost (credit) 1 2
$ 29,007 $ 27,788
The accumulated benefit obligation for the defined benefit pension plan was $ 105.2 million and $ 98.4 million at year-end
2020 and 2019.
Principal assumptions used to determine pension benefit obligation at year end: 2020 2019
Discount rate 2.52 % 3.22 %
Rate of increase in compensation levels 3.00 3.00
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Principal assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost: 2020 2019
Discount rate 3.22 % 4.22 %
Rate of increase in compensation levels 3.00 3.00
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 6.00 6.00
The expected long-term rate of return was estimated using market benchmarks for equities and bonds applied to the plan's target asset allocation. Management estimated the rate by which plan assets would perform based on historical experience as adjusted for changes in asset allocations and expectations for future return on equities as compared to past periods.
Plan Assets — The Corporation's pension plan weighted-average asset allocation for the years 2020 and 2019 by asset category are as follows:
Pension Plan
Target Allocation ESOP
Target Allocation Pension
Percentage of Plan
Assets at December 31, ESOP
Percentage of Plan
Assets at December 31,
ASSET CATEGORY 2020 2020 2020 2019 2020 2019
Equity securities 25 - 75 %
95 - 99 %
63 % 63 % 99 % 98 %
Debt securities 0- 50 %
0-0%
31 % 33 % — % — %
Other 0- 20 %
0- 5 %
6 % 4 % 1 % 2 %
TOTAL 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
Fair Value of Plan Assets — Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. It also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
The Corporation used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial instrument:
Equity, Debt, Investment Funds and Other Securities — The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).
The fair value of the plan assets at December 31, 2020 and 2019, by asset category, is as follows:
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2020 Using:
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
Plan assets
Equity securities $ 55,235 $ 55,235 $ — $ —
Debt securities 12,673 — 12,673 —
Investment Funds 14,529 14,529 — —
Total plan assets $ 82,437 $ 69,764 $ 12,673 $ —
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Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2019 Using:
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
Plan assets
Equity securities $ 51,334 $ 51,334 $ — $ —
Debt securities 13,104 — 13,104 —
Investment Funds 9,524 9,524 — —
Total plan assets $ 73,962 $ 60,858 $ 13,104 $ —
The investment objective for the retirement program is to maximize total return without exposure to undue risk. Asset allocation favors equities. This target includes the Corporation's ESOP, which is fully invested in corporate stock. Other investment allocations include fixed income securities and cash.
The plan is prohibited from investing in the following: private placement equity and debt transactions; letter stock and uncovered options; short-sale margin transactions and other specialized investment activity; and fixed income or interest rate futures. All other investments not prohibited by the plan are permitted.
Equity securities in the defined benefit plan include First Financial Corporation common stock in the amount of $ 16.5 million ( 20 percent of total plan assets) and $ 19.8 million ( 27 percent of total plan assets) at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. In addition the ESOP for non plan participants holds an estimated $ 5.5 million and $ 5.1 million of First Financial Corporation stock at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 respectively. Other equity securities are predominantly stocks in large cap U.S. companies.
Contributions — The Corporation expects to contribute $ 2.3 million to its pension plan and $ 715 thousand to its ESOP in 2021.
Estimated Future Payments — The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected:
PENSION BENEFITS
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2021 $ 4,917
2022 5,203
2023 5,423
2024 5,606
2025 5,735
2026-2030 30,615
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan — The Corporation has established a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) for certain executive officers. The provisions of the SERP allow the Plan's participants who are also participants in the Corporation's defined benefit pension plan to receive supplemental retirement benefits to help recompense for benefits lost due to the imposition of IRS limitations on benefits under the Corporation's tax qualified defined benefit pension plan. Expenses related to the plan were $ 539 thousand in 2020 and $ 339 thousand in 2019 and $ 411 thousand in 2018.The plan is unfunded and has a measurement date of December 31. The amounts recognized in other comprehensive income in the current year are as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019 2018
Net loss (gain) during the period $ 1,459 $ 1,357 $ 260
Amortization of prior service cost — — —
Amortization of unrecognized gain (loss) ( 246 ) ( 75 ) ( 51 )
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss $ 1,213 $ 1,282 $ 209
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The Corporation has $ 8.4 million and $ 6.7 million recognized in the balance sheet as a liability at December 31, 2020 and 2019. Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of $ 3.6 million net loss at December 31, 2020 and $ 2.4 million net loss at December 31, 2019. The estimated loss for the SERP that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $ 357 thousand.
Estimated Future Payments — The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected:
(Dollar amounts on thousands)
2021 $ —
2022 203
2023 399
2024 390
2025 380
2026-2030 3,104
Post-retirement medical benefits — The Corporation also provides medical benefits to certain employees subsequent to their retirement. The Corporation uses a measurement date of December 31. Accrued post-retirement benefits as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 are as follows:
December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at January 1 $ 3,975 $ 3,420
Service cost 38 34
Interest cost 125 145
Plan participants' contributions 75 65
Actuarial (gain) loss 238 626
Benefits paid ( 304 ) ( 315 )
Benefit obligation at December 31 $ 4,147 $ 3,975
Funded status at December 31 $ 4,147 $ 3,975
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of a net loss of $ 266 thousand at December 31, 2020 and $ 27 thousand net gain at December 31, 2019. The post-retirement benefits paid in 2020 and 2019 of $ 305 thousand and $ 315 thousand, respectively, were fully funded by company and participant contributions.
There is no estimated transition obligation for the post-retirement benefit plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year.
Weighted average assumptions at December 31:
December 31,
2020 2019
Discount rate 2.52 % 3.22 %
Initial weighted health care cost trend rate 5.00 % 5.00 %
Ultimate health care cost trend rate 5.00 5.00
Year that the rate is assumed to stabilize and remain unchanged 2020 2019
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Post-retirement health benefit expense included the following components:
Years Ended December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019 2018
Service cost $ 38 $ 34 $ 42
Interest cost 125 146 131
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain) — ( 16 ) —
Net periodic benefit cost 163 164 173
Net loss (gain) during the period 238 626 ( 872 )
Amortization of prior service cost — 16 —
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) 238 642 ( 872 )
Total recognized net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income $ 401 $ 806 $ ( 699 )
Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plans. A one-percentage-point change in the assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:
1% Point 1% Point
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Increase Decrease
Effect on total of service and interest cost components $ 1 $ 1
Effect on post-retirement benefit obligation 12 11
Contributions — The Corporation expects to contribute $ 240 thousand to its other post-retirement benefit plan in 2020.
Estimated Future Payments — The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2021 $ 240
2022 244
2023 246
2024 250
2025 245
2026-2030 1,177
17. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION:
On February 5, 2011, the Corporation's Board of Directors adopted and approved the First Financial Corporation 2011 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the "2011 Stock Incentive Plan") effective upon the approval of the Plan by the Company's shareholders, which occurred on April 20, 2011 at the Corporation’s annual meeting of shareholders. The 2011 Stock Incentive Plan provides for the grant of non qualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and incentive awards. An aggregate of 700,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance under the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. Shares issuable under the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan may be authorized and unissued shares of common stock or treasury shares.
During the first quarter of 2020 and 2019, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company granted restricted stock awards to certain executive officers pursuant to the Corporation's annual performance-based stock incentive bonus plan. Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period of the awards based on the fair value of the stock at the grant date. The value of the awards was determined by dividing the award amount by the median price of a share of Company common stock on the grant dates. The restricted stock awards vest as follows — 33 % on the first anniversary, 33 % on the second anniversary and the remaining 34 % on the third anniversary of the earned date. The Corporation has the right to retain shares to satisfy any withholding tax obligation. A total of 205,760 shares of restricted common stock of the Company were granted under the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. A total of 494,240 remain to be granted under this plan.
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Restricted Stock
Restricted stock awards require certain service-based or performance requirements and have a vesting period of 3 years. Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period of the award based on the fair value of the stock at the date of issue. Compensation related to the plan was $ 820 thousand, $ 799 thousand, and $ 745 thousand in 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
2020 2019
Number Weighted Average
Grant Date Number Weighted Average
Grant Date
(shares in thousands) Outstanding Fair Value Outstanding Fair Value
Nonvested balance at January 1, 18,931 43.44 16,999 45.92
Granted during the year 19,688 42.50 19,783 42.52
Vested during the year ( 18,895 ) 43.43 ( 17,851 ) 44.79
Forfeited during the year — — — —
Nonvested balance at December 31, 19,724 42.51 18,931 43.44
As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, there was $ 838 thousand and $ 822 thousand, respectively of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested shares granted under the Plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years. The total fair value of the shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $ 734 thousand and $ 816 thousand, respectively.
18. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
The following table summarizes the changes, net of tax within each classification of accumulated other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
Unrealized
gains and 2020
Losses on
available-
for-sale Retirement
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Securities plans Total
Beginning balance, January 1 $ 14,893 $ ( 22,394 ) $ ( 7,501 )
Change in other comprehensive income before reclassification 19,444 ( 3,479 ) 15,965
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income ( 175 ) 1,475 1,300
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) 19,269 ( 2,004 ) 17,265
Ending balance, December 31 $ 34,162 $ ( 24,398 ) $ 9,764
Unrealized
gains and 2019
Losses on
available-
for-sale Retirement
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Securities plans Total
Beginning balance, January 1 $ ( 6,105 ) $ ( 17,349 ) $ ( 23,454 )
Change in other comprehensive income before reclassification 21,031 ( 6,213 ) 14,818
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income ( 33 ) 1,168 1,135
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) 20,998 ( 5,045 ) 15,953
Ending balance, December 31 $ 14,893 $ ( 22,394 ) $ ( 7,501 )
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Balance
at Current
Period Balance
at
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 1/1/2020 Change 12/31/2020
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale
without other than temporary impairment $ 12,178 $ 19,632 $ 31,810
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale
with other than temporary impairment 2,715 ( 363 ) 2,352
Total unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale $ 14,893 $ 19,269 $ 34,162
Unrealized loss on retirement plans ( 22,394 ) ( 2,004 ) ( 24,398 )
TOTAL $ ( 7,501 ) $ 17,265 $ 9,764
Balance
at Current
Period Balance
at
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 1/1/2019 Change 12/31/2019
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale
without other than temporary impairment $ ( 8,446 ) $ 20,624 $ 12,178
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale
with other than temporary impairment 2,341 374 2,715
Total unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale $ ( 6,105 ) $ 20,998 $ 14,893
Unrealized loss on retirement plans ( 17,349 ) ( 5,045 ) ( 22,394 )
TOTAL $ ( 23,454 ) $ 15,953 $ ( 7,501 )
Balance at December 31, 2020
Details about accumulated Amount reclassified from Affected line item in
other comprehensive accumulated other the statement where
income components comprehensive income net income is presented
(in thousands)
Unrealized gains and losses $ 233 Net securities gains (losses)
on available-for-sale ( 58 ) Income tax expense
securities $ 175 Net of tax
Amortization of $ ( 1,967 ) (a)
retirement plan items 492 Income tax expense
$ ( 1,475 ) Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period $ ( 1,300 ) Net of tax
(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost which is included in salaries and benefits. (see Footnote 16 for additional details).
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Balance at December 31, 2019
Details about accumulated Amount reclassified from Affected line item in
other comprehensive accumulated other the statement where
income components comprehensive income net income is presented
(in thousands)
Unrealized gains and losses $ 44 Net securities gains (losses)
on available-for-sale ( 11 ) Income tax expense
securities $ 33 Net of tax
Amortization of $ ( 1,558 ) (a)
retirement plan items 390 Income tax expense
$ ( 1,168 ) Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period $ ( 1,135 ) Net of tax
(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost which is included in salaries and benefits. (see Footnote 16 for additional details).
Balance at December 31, 2018
Details about accumulated Amount reclassified from Affected line item in
other comprehensive accumulated other the statement where
income components comprehensive income net income is presented
(in thousands)
Unrealized gains and losses $ 2 Net securities gains (losses)
on available-for-sale — Income tax expense
securities $ 2 Net of tax
Amortization of $ ( 1,447 ) (a)
retirement plan items 362 Income tax expense
$ ( 1,085 ) Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period $ ( 1,083 ) Net of tax
(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost which is included in salaries and benefits. (see Footnote 16 for additional details).
19. LEASES:
The Corporation leases certain branches under operating leases. At December 31, 2020, the Corporation had lease liabilities totaling $5,801,000 and right-of-use assets totaling $5,782,000 related to these leases. Lease liabilities and right-of-use assets are reflected in other liabilities and other assets, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases was 10.5 years and the weighted average discount rate used in the measurement of operating lease liabilities was 2.92%.
The calculated amount of the lease liabilities and right-of-use assets are impacted by the length of the lease term and the discount rate used to present value the minimum lease payments. The Corporation's lease agreements often include one or more options to renew at the Corporation's discretion. If at lease inception, the Corporation considers the exercising of a renewal option to be reasonably certain, the Corporation will include the extended term in the calculation of the lease liability and right-of-use asset. Regarding the discount rate, the new standard requires the use of the rate implicit in the lease whenever this rate is readily determinable. As this rate is rarely determinable, the Corporation utilizes its incremental borrowing rate at lease inception, on a collateralized basis, over a similar term. For operating leases existing prior to January 1, 2019, the rate for the remaining lease term as of January 1, 2019 was used.
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The following table represents lease costs and other lease information. As the Corporation elected, not to separate lease and non-lease components and instead to account for them as a single lease component, the variable lease cost primarily represents variable payments such as common area maintenance and utilities.
Lease costs were as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Year Ended
December 31, 2020
Operating lease cost $ 910
Short-term lease cost 163
Variable lease cost 24
Total lease cost $ 1,097
Other information:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities 855
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities 7,111
Future minimum payments for operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more as of December 31, 2020 were as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands) December 31, 2020
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2021 $ 802
2022 804
2023 756
2024 685
2025 573
Thereafter 2,512
Total future minimum lease payments 6,132
Amounts representing interest (532)
Present value of net future minimum lease payments $ 5,600
20. REGULATORY MATTERS:
The Corporation and its bank affiliates are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory—and possibly additional discretionary—actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Corporation's financial statements.
Further, the Corporation's primary source of funds to pay dividends to shareholders is dividends from its subsidiary banks and compliance with these capital requirements can affect the ability of the Corporation and its banking affiliates to pay dividends. At December 31, 2020, approximately $ 15.5 million of undistributed earnings of the subsidiary banks, included in consolidated retained earnings, were available for distribution to the Corporation without regulatory approval. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Corporation and Banks must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Corporation's assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Corporation's and Banks' capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Corporation and Banks to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Total, Common equity tier I capital and Tier I Capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier I Capital to average assets.
The final rules implementing Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's capital guidelines for U.S. banks (Basel lll rules) became effective for the Corporation on January 1, 2015 with full compliance with all of the requirements being phased in over a multi-year schedule, and fully phased in by January 1, 2019. Under the Basel lll rules, the Corporation must hold a capital
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conservation buffer above the adequately capitalized risk-based capital ratios. The capital conservation buffer is being phased in from 0.0% for 2015 to 2.50% by 2019. The capital conservation buffer for 2018 was 1.875%. The net unrealized gain or loss on available for sale securities is not included in computing regulatory capital.
Management believes, as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, that the Corporation meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
As of December 31, 2020, the most recent notification from the respective regulatory agencies categorized the subsidiary banks as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the banks must maintain minimum total risk-based, Common equity tier I capital, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the banks' category.
The following table presents the actual and required capital amounts and related ratios for the Corporation and First Financial Bank, N.A., at year-end 2020 and 2019.
To Be Well Capitalized
For Capital Under Prompt Corrective
Actual Adequacy Purposes Action Provisions
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
Total risk-based capital
Corporation – 2020 $ 538,440 17.40 % $ 324,849 10.500 % N/A N/A
Corporation – 2019 $ 495,817 16.16 % $ 322,091 10.500 % N/A N/A
First Financial Bank – 2020 507,869 17.03 % 313,075 10.500 % 298,166 10.00 %
First Financial Bank – 2019 472,995 15.91 % 312,111 10.500 % 297,249 10.00 %
Common equity tier I capital
Corporation – 2020 $ 499,664 16.15 % $ 216,566 7.000 % N/A N/A
Corporation – 2019 $ 475,874 15.51 % $ 214,728 7.000 % N/A N/A
First Financial Bank – 2020 470,551 15.78 % 208,716 7.000 % 193,808 6.50 %
First Financial Bank – 2019 457,649 15.40 % 208,074 7.000 % 193,212 6.50 %
Tier I risk-based capital
Corporation – 2020 $ 499,664 16.15 % $ 262,973 8.500 % N/A N/A
Corporation – 2019 $ 475,874 15.51 % $ 260,741 8.500 % N/A N/A
First Financial Bank – 2020 470,551 15.78 % 253,441 8.500 % 238,533 8.00 %
First Financial Bank – 2019 457,649 15.40 % 252,661 8.500 % 237,799 8.00 %
Tier I leverage capital
Corporation – 2020 $ 499,664 11.24 % $ 177,781 4.00 % N/A N/A
Corporation – 2019 $ 475,874 12.04 % $ 158,081 4.00 % N/A N/A
First Financial Bank – 2020 470,551 10.90 % 172,728 4.00 % 215,910 5.00 %
First Financial Bank – 2019 457,649 11.93 % 153,453 4.00 % 191,816 5.00 %
In December 2018, the OCC, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the FDIC approved a final rule to address changes to credit loss accounting under GAAP, including banking organizations’ implementation of CECL. The final rule provides banking organizations the option to phase in over a three-year period the day-one adverse effects on regulatory capital that may result from the adoption of the new accounting standard. In March 2020, the OCC, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the FDIC published an interim final rule to delay the estimated impact on regulatory capital stemming from the implementation of CECL. The interim final rule maintains the three-year transition option in the previous rule and provides banks the option to delay for two years an estimate of CECL’s effect on regulatory capital, relative to the incurred loss methodology’s effect on regulatory capital, followed by a three-year transition period (five-year transition option). The Corporation is not adopting the capital transition relief.
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21. PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The parent company’s condensed balance sheets as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the related condensed statements of income and comprehensive income and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2020, are as follows:
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019
ASSETS
Cash deposits in affiliated banks $ 2,480 $ 4,394
Investments in subsidiaries 597,888 566,384
Land and headquarters building, net 4,614 4,807
Other 6,000 23
Total Assets $ 610,982 $ 575,608
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Borrowings $ — $ 10,177
Dividends payable 7,182 7,142
Other liabilities 6,808 681
TOTAL LIABILITIES 13,990 18,000
Shareholders' Equity 596,992 557,608
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 610,982 $ 575,608
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Years Ended December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019 2018
Dividends from subsidiaries $ 31,069 $ 81,281 $ 13,651
Other income 1,054 720 720
Interest on borrowings (374) (142) —
Other operating expenses ( 3,430 ) ( 4,327 ) ( 2,814 )
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries 28,319 77,532 11,557
Income tax benefit 801 908 934
Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries 29,120 78,440 12,491
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries 24,724 ( 29,568 ) 34,092
Net income $ 53,844 $ 48,872 $ 46,583
Comprehensive income $ 71,109 $ 64,825 $ 40,199
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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 2020 2019 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income $ 53,844 $ 48,872 $ 46,583
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 328 193 193
Equity in undistributed earnings ( 24,724 ) ( 29,568 ) ( 34,092 )
Contribution of shares to ESOP 1,471 1,251 1,087
Restricted stock compensation 820 801 745
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities 6,127 ( 2,150 ) ( 585 )
(Increase) decrease in other assets ( 5,977 ) 1,187 ( 900 )
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 31,889 20,586 13,031
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Cash received (disbursed) from acquisitions — ( 6,571 ) —
NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES — ( 6,571 ) —
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on borrowings (10,310) — —
Purchase of treasury stock ( 9,220 ) ( 315 ) ( 391 )
Dividends paid ( 14,273 ) ( 12,648 ) ( 12,496 )
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITES ( 33,803 ) ( 12,963 ) ( 12,887 )
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH ( 1,914 ) 1,052 144
CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR 4,394 3,342 3,198
CASH, END OF YEAR $ 2,480 $ 4,394 $ 3,342
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest $ 375 $ — $ —
Income taxes $ 7,538 $ 9,595 $ 7,185
22. SELECTED QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED):
2020
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Interest
Income Interest
Expense Net Interest
Income Provision
For Loan
Losses Net Income Net Income
Per Share
March 31 $ 41,403 $ 5,053 $ 36,350 $ 2,690 $ 12,181 $ 0.89
June 30 $ 39,256 $ 3,361 $ 35,895 $ 2,965 $ 11,924 $ 0.87
September 30 $ 39,539 $ 3,008 $ 36,531 $ 4,425 $ 14,000 $ 1.02
December 31 $ 40,287 $ 2,717 $ 37,570 $ 448 $ 15,739 $ 1.15
2019
(Dollar amounts in thousands) Interest
Income Interest
Expense Net
Interest
Income Provision
For Loan
Losses Net Income (a) Net Income
Per Share
March 31 $ 32,616 $ 3,190 $ 29,426 $ 1,470 $ 9,682 $ 0.79
June 30 $ 33,259 $ 3,507 $ 29,752 $ 230 $ 12,569 $ 1.02
September 30 $ 39,595 $ 5,596 $ 33,999 $ 1,500 $ 12,257 $ 0.93
December 31 $ 43,651 $ 5,176 $ 38,475 $ 1,500 $ 14,364 $ 1.06
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
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