Item 1. Financial Statements
Item 1. Financial Statements
FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
September 30,
December 31,
2023
2022
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks
$
74,668
$
222,517
Federal funds sold
688
9,374
Securities available-for-sale
1,225,219
1,330,481
Loans:
Commercial
1,775,004
1,798,260
Residential
687,069
673,464
Consumer
647,658
588,539
3,109,731
3,060,263
(Less) plus:
Net deferred loan (fees)/costs
7,895
7,175
Allowance for credit losses
( 39,034 )
( 39,779 )
3,078,592
3,027,659
Restricted stock
15,398
15,378
Accrued interest receivable
22,546
21,288
Premises and equipment, net
67,424
66,147
Bank-owned life insurance
113,684
115,704
Goodwill
86,985
86,985
Other intangible assets
5,816
6,714
Other real estate owned
63
337
Other assets
93,723
86,697
TOTAL ASSETS
$
4,784,806
$
4,989,281
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing
$
770,511
$
857,920
Interest-bearing:
Certificates of deposit exceeding the FDIC insurance limits
82,741
50,608
Other interest-bearing deposits
3,187,743
3,460,343
4,040,995
4,368,871
Short-term borrowings
132,734
70,875
Other borrowings
84,578
9,589
Other liabilities
56,331
64,653
TOTAL LIABILITIES
4,314,638
4,513,988
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock, $ 0.125 stated value per share; Authorized shares - 40,000,000 ; Issued shares- 16,137,220 in 2023 and 16,114,992 in 2022; Outstanding shares - 11,754,528 in 2023 and 12,051,964 in 2022
2,014
2,012
Additional paid-in capital
143,855
143,185
Retained earnings
656,610
614,829
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
( 176,038 )
( 139,974 )
Less: Treasury shares at cost - 4,382,692 in 2023 and 4,063,028 in 2022
( 156,273 )
( 144,759 )
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
470,168
475,293
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
4,784,806
$
4,989,281
See accompanying notes.
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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
INTEREST INCOME:
Loans, including related fees
$
49,146
$
38,021
$
140,220
$
104,683
Securities:
Taxable
6,164
5,498
18,631
14,839
Tax-exempt
2,661
2,562
7,937
7,402
Other
752
2,165
2,864
4,178
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME
58,723
48,246
169,652
131,102
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits
13,627
4,644
35,111
8,793
Short-term borrowings
1,923
418
4,025
676
Other borrowings
2,023
80
2,844
249
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
17,573
5,142
41,980
9,718
NET INTEREST INCOME
41,150
43,104
127,672
121,384
Provision for credit losses
1,200
1,050
4,800
( 4,750 )
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION
FOR CREDIT LOSSES
39,950
42,054
122,872
126,134
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
Trust and financial services
1,140
1,015
3,642
3,687
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts
7,099
6,965
20,971
20,698
Other service charges and fees
213
160
613
488
Securities gains, net
—
—
—
5
Interchange income
—
149
47
418
Loan servicing fees
447
457
997
1,184
Gain on sales of mortgage loans
321
440
811
1,705
Other
2,407
2,954
4,374
7,963
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME
11,627
12,140
31,455
36,148
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
Salaries and employee benefits
17,159
15,943
51,263
48,953
Occupancy expense
2,389
2,525
7,120
7,419
Equipment expense
3,580
3,311
10,404
9,177
FDIC Expense
613
556
1,977
1,526
Other
8,524
9,169
25,168
26,447
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
32,265
31,504
95,932
93,522
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
19,312
22,690
58,395
68,760
Provision for income taxes
3,027
4,639
10,143
14,172
NET INCOME
16,285
18,051
48,252
54,588
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) on securities, net of reclassifications and taxes
( 34,934 )
( 41,060 )
( 36,504 )
( 165,893 )
Change in funded status of post retirement benefits, net of taxes
146
315
440
944
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
$
( 18,503 )
$
( 22,694 )
$
12,188
$
( 110,361 )
PER SHARE DATA
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
$
1.37
$
1.50
$
4.02
$
4.45
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)
11,901
12,029
11,993
12,270
See accompanying notes.
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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023, and 2022
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Accumulated
Other
Common
Additional
Retained
Comprehensive
Treasury
Stock
Capital
Earnings
Income/(Loss)
Stock
Total
Balance, July 1, 2022
$
2,011
$
142,390
$
589,169
$
( 126,630 )
$
( 145,409 )
$
461,531
Net income
—
—
18,051
—
—
18,051
Other comprehensive income (loss)
—
—
—
( 40,745 )
—
( 40,745 )
Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
—
206
—
—
—
206
Treasury shares purchased ( 9,125 shares)
—
—
—
—
( 417 )
( 417 )
Balance, September 30, 2022
$
2,011
$
142,596
$
607,220
$
( 167,375 )
$
( 145,826 )
$
438,626
Balance, July 1, 2023
$
2,013
$
143,632
$
640,325
$
( 141,250 )
$
( 147,832 )
$
496,888
Net income
—
—
16,285
—
—
16,285
Other comprehensive income (loss)
—
—
—
( 34,788 )
—
( 34,788 )
Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
1
223
—
—
—
224
Treasury shares purchased ( 228,457 shares)
—
—
—
—
( 8,441 )
( 8,441 )
Balance, September 30, 2023
$
2,014
$
143,855
$
656,610
$
( 176,038 )
$
( 156,273 )
$
470,168
See accompanying notes.
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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023, and 2022
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Accumulated
Other
Common
Additional
Retained
Comprehensive
Treasury
Stock
Capital
Earnings
Income/(Loss)
Stock
Total
Balance, January 1, 2022
$
2,009
$
141,979
$
559,139
$
( 2,426 )
$
( 118,125 )
$
582,576
Net income
—
—
54,588
—
—
54,588
Other comprehensive income (loss)
—
—
—
( 164,949 )
—
( 164,949 )
Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
2
617
—
—
—
619
Treasury shares purchased ( 626,574 shares)
—
—
—
—
( 27,701 )
( 27,701 )
Cash dividends, $ .54 per share
—
—
( 6,507 )
—
—
( 6,507 )
Balance, September 30, 2022
$
2,011
$
142,596
$
607,220
$
( 167,375 )
$
( 145,826 )
$
438,626
Balance, January 1, 2023
$
2,012
$
143,185
$
614,829
$
( 139,974 )
$
( 144,759 )
$
475,293
Net income
—
—
48,252
—
—
48,252
Other comprehensive income (loss)
—
—
—
( 36,064 )
—
( 36,064 )
Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
2
670
—
—
—
672
Treasury shares purchased ( 319,664 shares)
—
—
—
—
( 11,514 )
( 11,514 )
Cash dividends, $ .54 per share
—
—
( 6,471 )
—
—
( 6,471 )
Balance, September 30, 2023
$
2,014
$
143,855
$
656,610
$
( 176,038 )
$
( 156,273 )
$
470,168
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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023
2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income
$
48,252
$
54,588
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts on investments
3,817
5,174
Provision for credit losses
4,800
( 4,750 )
Securities gains
—
( 5 )
Depreciation and amortization
4,903
4,615
Restricted stock compensation
672
619
Gain on sale of mortgage loans
( 811 )
( 1,705 )
(Gain) Loss on sale of other real estate
26
26
Other, net
4,534
( 6,266 )
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
66,193
52,296
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Calls, maturities and principal reductions on securities available-for-sale
83,640
141,274
Purchases of securities available-for-sale
( 29,650 )
( 329,564 )
Proceeds from loans sold previously classified as portfolio loans
—
12,802
Loans made to customers, net of repayment
( 54,314 )
( 168,558 )
Net change in federal funds sold
8,686
( 7,915 )
Redemption of restricted stock
—
1,871
Purchase of restricted stock
( 20 )
( 1,043 )
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
270
223
Additions to premises and equipment
( 5,282 )
( 2,206 )
NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
3,330
( 353,116 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net change in deposits
( 327,334 )
( 1,150 )
Net change in short-term borrowings
61,859
( 4,053 )
Dividends paid
( 15,383 )
( 14,459 )
Purchase of treasury stock
( 11,514 )
( 27,701 )
Proceeds from other borrowings
1,430,000
—
Maturities of other borrowings
( 1,355,000 )
( 6,402 )
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
( 217,372 )
( 53,765 )
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
( 147,849 )
( 354,585 )
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
222,517
682,807
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, END OF PERIOD
$
74,668
$
328,222
See accompanying notes.
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FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying September 30, 2023 and 2022 consolidated financial statements are unaudited. The December 31, 2022 consolidated financial statements are as reported in the First Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) 2022 annual report. The information presented does not include all information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The following notes should be read together with notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting policies followed by the Corporation and its subsidiaries for interim financial reporting are consistent with the accounting policies followed for annual financial reporting. All adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods reported have been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and are of a normal recurring nature. The Corporation reports financial information for only one segment, banking. Some items in the prior year financials were reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
The Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan is a long-term incentive plan that was designed to align the interests of participants with the interests 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. These shares vest over 3 years in increments of 33 %, 33 %, and 34 % respectively. For the nine months ended 2023 and 2022, 22,228 and 18,679 shares were awarded, respectively. These shares had a grant date value of $ 1.0 million and $ 847 thousand for 2023 and 2022, vest over three years , and their grant is not subject to future performance measures. Outstanding shares are increased at the award date for the total shares awarded.
2. New accounting standards
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted:
In March 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2022-02, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures” (ASU 2022-02). ASU 2022-02 eliminates the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings (TDRs) in ASC 310-40, “Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors” for entities that have adopted the current expected credit loss (CECL) model introduced by ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (ASU 2016-13). ASU 2022-02 also requires that public business entities disclose current-period gross charge-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases within the scope of Subtopic 326-20, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses—Measured at Amortized Cost”. ASU 2022-02 is effective for the Corporation for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Corporation adopted ASU 2022-02 on January 1, 2023, and has applied the disclosure changes in this document. See Note 3. Allowance for Credit Losses for the additional disclosures.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
In June 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2022-03 “Fair Value Measurements (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions.” These amendments clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. ASU 2022-03 is effective for the Corporation for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption is permitted. The Corporation is evaluating the effect that ASU 2022-03 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In March 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards (ASU) No. 2023-02 “ Investments Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method.” These amendments allow reporting entities to elect to account for qualifying tax equity investments using the proportional amortization method, regardless of the program giving rise to the related income tax credits. This guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years including interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2023. Early
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adoption is permitted in any interim period. The Corporation is evaluating ASU 2023-02 and its effect on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures .
3. Allowance for Credit Losses
The following table presents the activity of the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the three months ended September 30.
Allowance for Credit Losses:
September 30, 2023
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Beginning balance
$
12,450
$
15,268
$
11,653
$
536
$
39,907
Provision for credit losses
( 199 )
( 747 )
2,303
( 157 )
1,200
Loans charged-off
( 187 )
( 50 )
( 3,364 )
—
( 3,601 )
Recoveries
177
67
1,284
—
1,528
Ending Balance
$
12,241
$
14,538
$
11,876
$
379
$
39,034
Allowance for Credit Losses:
September 30, 2022
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Beginning balance
$
16,469
$
14,168
$
10,584
$
247
$
41,468
Provision for credit losses
( 1,403 )
297
2,199
( 43 )
1,050
Loans charged-off
( 2,406 )
( 57 )
( 3,190 )
—
( 5,653 )
Recoveries
634
55
1,941
—
2,630
Ending Balance
$
13,294
$
14,463
$
11,534
$
204
$
39,495
The following table presents the activity of the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the nine months ended September 30.
Allowance for Credit Losses:
September 30, 2023
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Beginning balance
$
12,949
$
14,568
$
12,104
$
158
$
39,779
Provision for credit losses
( 630 )
( 81 )
5,290
221
4,800
Loans charged -off
( 702 )
( 192 )
( 10,626 )
—
( 11,520 )
Recoveries
624
243
5,108
—
5,975
Ending Balance
$
12,241
$
14,538
$
11,876
$
379
$
39,034
Allowance for Credit Losses:
September 30, 2022
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Beginning balance
$
18,883
$
18,316
$
10,721
$
385
$
48,305
Provision for credit losses
( 3,835 )
( 3,952 )
3,218
( 181 )
( 4,750 )
Loans charged -off
( 3,659 )
( 579 )
( 7,080 )
—
( 11,318 )
Recoveries
1,905
678
4,675
—
7,258
Ending Balance
$
13,294
$
14,463
$
11,534
$
204
$
39,495
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The tables below present the recorded investment in non-performing loans by class of loans.
September 30, 2023
Loans Past
Nonaccrual
Due Over
With No
90 Days Still
Allowance
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Accruing
Nonaccrual
For Credit Loss
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
$
20
$
1,566
$
900
Farmland
—
1,677
1,662
Non Farm, Non Residential
—
1,293
1,291
Agriculture
—
1,115
1,103
All Other Commercial
—
21
—
Residential
First Liens
1,177
933
—
Home Equity
71
70
—
Junior Liens
137
200
—
Multifamily
—
548
373
All Other Residential
—
436
—
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
—
3,092
—
All Other Consumer
—
263
—
TOTAL
$
1,405
$
11,214
$
5,329
December 31, 2022
Loans Past
Nonaccrual
Due Over
With No
90 Days Still
Allowance
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Accruing
Nonaccrual
For Credit Loss
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
$
114
$
2,137
$
254
Farmland
—
461
—
Non Farm, Non Residential
—
2,064
2,052
Agriculture
—
186
155
All Other Commercial
—
26
—
Residential
First Liens
666
1,380
—
Home Equity
180
133
—
Junior Liens
197
256
—
Multifamily
—
1,468
—
All Other Residential
—
478
—
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
—
2,549
—
All Other Consumer
—
416
—
TOTAL
$
1,157
$
11,554
$
2,461
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The following tables present the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans by class of loans:
September 30, 2023
Collateral Type
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Real Estate
Other
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
$
3,500
$
—
Farmland
2,094
—
Non Farm, Non Residential
4,239
—
Agriculture
49
1,054
All Other Commercial
—
—
Residential
First Liens
—
—
Home Equity
—
—
Junior Liens
—
—
Multifamily
373
—
All Other Residential
—
—
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
—
—
All Other Consumer
—
—
Total
$
10,255
$
1,054
December 31, 2022
Collateral Type
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Real Estate
Other
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
$
4,613
$
1
Farmland
3,289
—
Non Farm, Non Residential
5,123
—
Agriculture
—
155
All Other Commercial
—
—
Residential
First Liens
—
—
Home Equity
—
—
Junior Liens
—
—
Multifamily
895
—
All Other Residential
—
—
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
—
—
All Other Consumer
—
—
Total
$
13,920
$
156
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The following tables presents the aging of the recorded investment in loans by past due category and class of loans.
September 30, 2023
90 Days
30-59 Days
60-89 Days
and Greater
Total
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Past Due
Past Due
Past Due
Past Due
Current
Total
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
$
520
$
370
$
1,316
$
2,206
$
641,139
$
643,345
Farmland
54
—
1,662
1,716
132,177
133,893
Non Farm, Non Residential
46
—
—
46
419,193
419,239
Agriculture
117
217
1,054
1,388
118,279
119,667
All Other Commercial
13
1,083
—
1,096
468,728
469,824
Residential
First Liens
902
739
1,405
3,046
355,299
358,345
Home Equity
594
33
110
737
62,829
63,566
Junior Liens
374
119
267
760
57,019
57,779
Multifamily
113
30
373
516
186,035
186,551
All Other Residential
—
1
—
1
23,099
23,100
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
9,549
1,578
1,002
12,129
605,264
617,393
All Other Consumer
356
134
16
506
32,510
33,016
TOTAL
$
12,638
$
4,304
$
7,205
$
24,147
$
3,101,571
$
3,125,718
December 31, 2022
90 Days
30-59 Days
60-89 Days
and Greater
Total
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Past Due
Past Due
Past Due
Past Due
Current
Total
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
$
1,698
$
529
$
726
$
2,953
$
674,569
$
677,522
Farmland
112
—
—
112
127,498
127,610
Non Farm, Non Residential
274
34
—
308
387,108
387,416
Agriculture
—
1,231
—
1,231
136,451
137,682
All Other Commercial
333
—
14
347
478,095
478,442
Residential
First Liens
4,528
1,203
1,054
6,785
341,131
347,916
Home Equity
305
144
276
725
63,615
64,340
Junior Liens
213
69
327
609
56,367
56,976
Multifamily
317
83
—
400
180,305
180,705
All Other Residential
1,115
350
—
1,465
24,058
25,523
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
15,151
1,930
985
18,066
539,651
557,717
All Other Consumer
341
56
15
412
32,967
33,379
TOTAL
$
24,387
$
5,629
$
3,397
$
33,413
$
3,041,815
$
3,075,228
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Loan Modifications Made to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty:
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.
The following table presents the amortized cost of loans and leases at September 30, 2023 that were both experiencing financial difficulty and modified during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, by class and by type of modification. The percentage of the amortized cost of loans and leases that were modified to borrowers in financial distress as compared to the amortized cost of each class of financial receivable is also presented below.
Combination
Combination
Term
Term
Total
Extension and
Extension
Class of
Principal
Payment
Term
Interest Rate
Principal
Interest Rate
Financing
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Forgiveness
Delay
Extension
Reduction
Forgiveness
Reduction
Receivable
Residential
Home Equity
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
139
$
—
$
26
0.00
%
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
6
—
104
—
41
41
0.00
TOTAL
$
6
$
—
$
104
$
139
$
41
$
67
%
The Company closely monitors the performance of loans and leases that have been modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty to understand the effectiveness of its modification efforts. All loans and leases that have been modified during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 are in a current status of repayment.
The following table presents the financial effect of loan and lease modifications presented above to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Weighted-
Weighted-
Average
Average
Principal
Interest Rate
Term
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Forgiveness
Reduction
Extension
Residential
First Liens
$
—
2.12
%
24
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
13
1.78
23
TOTAL
$
13
2.05
%
23
There were no modified loans that had a payment default during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and were modified in the twelve months prior to that default to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 30 days contractually past due under the modified terms.
Upon the Corporation’s determination that a modified loan has subsequently been deemed uncollectible, the loan is written off. Therefore, the amortized cost basis of the loan is reduced by the uncollectible amount and the allowance for credit losses is adjusted by the same amount.
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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.
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The following tables present the commercial loan portfolio by risk category:
September 30, 2023
Term Loans at Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
Revolving
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Loans
Total
Commercial
Commercial and Industrial
Pass
$
67,442
$
134,073
$
114,359
$
42,545
$
44,822
$
103,842
$
84,842
$
591,925
Special Mention
57
68
10,137
3,213
328
1,001
2,825
$
17,629
Substandard
17
5,008
2,352
1,068
1,019
8,026
8,012
$
25,502
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
2,810
1,451
931
548
201
114
—
$
6,055
Subtotal
$
70,326
$
140,600
$
127,779
$
47,374
$
46,370
$
112,983
$
95,679
$
641,111
Current period gross charge-offs
$
8
$
20
$
40
$
78
$
-
$
2
$
-
$
148
Farmland
Pass
$
17,799
$
16,393
$
21,274
$
8,364
$
8,928
$
54,026
$
274
$
127,058
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
1,118
—
$
1,118
Substandard
—
—
—
497
833
1,646
—
$
2,976
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
—
—
—
—
—
17
—
$
17
Subtotal
$
17,799
$
16,393
$
21,274
$
8,861
$
9,761
$
56,807
$
274
$
131,169
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
—
Non Farm, Non Residential
Pass
$
52,735
$
120,994
$
69,980
$
25,847
$
21,608
$
113,887
$
4,281
$
409,332
Special Mention
—
88
1,005
—
854
—
—
$
1,947
Substandard
587
—
—
—
516
4,993
—
$
6,096
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
—
—
—
683
—
74
—
$
757
Subtotal
$
53,322
$
121,082
$
70,985
$
26,530
$
22,978
$
118,954
$
4,281
$
418,132
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
—
Agriculture
Pass
$
8,513
$
11,470
$
7,451
$
6,447
$
7,578
$
17,783
$
52,605
$
111,847
Special Mention
—
142
—
8
3
609
2,974
$
3,736
Substandard
—
—
—
—
50
1,279
—
$
1,329
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
16
54
33
42
28
—
—
$
173
Subtotal
$
8,529
$
11,666
$
7,484
$
6,497
$
7,659
$
19,671
$
55,579
$
117,085
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
—
Other Commercial
Pass
$
26,467
$
106,465
$
101,778
$
96,167
$
7,168
$
103,476
$
9,479
$
451,000
Special Mention
—
1,041
—
2,516
—
11,623
—
$
15,180
Substandard
—
—
18
—
826
5
—
$
849
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
—
13
—
—
—
465
—
$
478
Subtotal
$
26,467
$
107,519
$
101,796
$
98,683
$
7,994
$
115,569
$
9,479
$
467,507
Current period gross charge-offs
$
534
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
20
$
-
$
-
$
554
Residential
Multifamily >5 Residential
Pass
$
27,930
$
63,032
$
32,470
$
22,870
$
6,459
$
24,139
$
111
$
177,011
Special Mention
—
—
—
361
—
6,599
118
$
7,078
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
373
—
$
373
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
—
—
1,107
—
—
256
—
$
1,363
Subtotal
$
27,930
$
63,032
$
33,577
$
23,231
$
6,459
$
31,367
$
229
$
185,825
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
—
Total
Pass
$
200,886
$
452,427
$
347,312
$
202,240
$
96,563
$
417,153
$
151,592
$
1,868,173
Special Mention
57
1,339
11,142
6,098
1,185
20,950
5,917
$
46,688
Substandard
604
5,008
2,370
1,565
3,244
16,322
8,012
$
37,125
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
2,826
1,518
2,071
1,273
229
926
—
$
8,843
$
204,373
$
460,292
$
362,895
$
211,176
$
101,221
$
455,351
$
165,521
$
1,960,829
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Term Loans at Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
Revolving
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Prior
Loans
Total
Commercial
Commercial and Industrial
Pass
$
163,479
$
128,012
$
56,830
$
54,208
$
26,514
$
99,522
$
92,110
$
620,675
Special Mention
2,071
9,738
3,434
2,572
2,061
1,848
453
$
22,177
Substandard
423
723
1,861
954
3,169
6,264
9,103
$
22,497
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
7,041
1,408
822
469
149
85
—
$
9,974
Subtotal
$
173,014
$
139,881
$
62,947
$
58,203
$
31,893
$
107,719
$
101,666
$
675,323
Farmland
Pass
$
16,261
$
22,530
$
9,244
$
9,438
$
10,352
$
48,847
$
340
$
117,012
Special Mention
—
—
1,164
882
—
2,930
—
$
4,976
Substandard
—
—
456
608
337
1,969
—
$
3,370
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
—
—
—
—
—
17
—
$
17
Subtotal
$
16,261
$
22,530
$
10,864
$
10,928
$
10,689
$
53,763
$
340
$
125,375
Non Farm, Non Residential
Pass
$
102,629
$
75,011
$
33,214
$
19,596
$
31,438
$
111,586
$
2,975
$
376,449
Special Mention
99
1,035
—
921
—
279
—
$
2,334
Substandard
—
—
—
513
—
6,281
—
$
6,794
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
—
—
696
—
—
269
—
$
965
Subtotal
$
102,728
$
76,046
$
33,910
$
21,030
$
31,438
$
118,415
$
2,975
$
386,542
Agriculture
Pass
$
13,085
$
9,028
$
8,015
$
8,422
$
1,987
$
26,729
$
62,397
$
129,663
Special Mention
89
—
10
3
—
709
2,519
$
3,330
Substandard
—
—
—
224
1,201
56
762
$
2,243
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
71
39
68
61
25
—
—
$
264
Subtotal
$
13,245
$
9,067
$
8,093
$
8,710
$
3,213
$
27,494
$
65,678
$
135,500
Other Commercial
Pass
$
143,941
$
91,615
$
90,845
$
19,259
$
29,143
$
82,535
$
5,602
$
462,940
Special Mention
23
—
—
10
—
11,911
—
$
11,944
Substandard
—
23
—
—
—
6
—
$
29
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
16
82
—
—
29
480
—
$
607
Subtotal
$
143,980
$
91,720
$
90,845
$
19,269
$
29,172
$
94,932
$
5,602
$
475,520
Residential
Multifamily >5 Residential
Pass
$
50,424
$
33,415
$
46,740
$
6,734
$
4,969
$
27,353
$
96
$
169,731
Special Mention
—
533
372
—
—
6,795
—
$
7,700
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
1,280
—
$
1,280
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
—
1,124
—
—
—
263
—
$
1,387
Subtotal
$
50,424
$
35,072
$
47,112
$
6,734
$
4,969
$
35,691
$
96
$
180,098
Total
Pass
$
489,819
$
359,611
$
244,888
$
117,657
$
104,403
$
396,572
$
163,520
$
1,876,470
Special Mention
2,282
11,306
4,980
4,388
2,061
24,472
2,972
$
52,461
Substandard
423
746
2,317
2,299
4,707
15,856
9,865
$
36,213
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
7,128
2,653
1,586
530
203
1,114
—
$
13,214
$
499,652
$
374,316
$
253,771
$
124,874
$
111,374
$
438,014
$
176,357
$
1,978,358
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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 and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest are considered to be nonperforming for purposes of credit quality evaluation. The following table presents the balance of our other loan portfolio based on the credit risk profile of loans that are performing and loans that are nonperforming:
September 30, 2023
Term Loans at Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
Revolving
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Loans
Total
Residential
First Liens
Performing
$
35,883
$
72,998
$
65,931
$
40,751
$
16,167
$
121,304
$
1,970
$
355,004
Non-performing
—
24
413
222
30
1,541
—
$
2,230
Subtotal
$
35,883
$
73,022
$
66,344
$
40,973
$
16,197
$
122,845
$
1,970
$
357,234
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
156
$
-
$
156
Home Equity
Performing
$
141
$
271
$
—
$
7
$
94
$
875
$
61,829
$
63,217
Non-performing
—
51
—
19
—
71
—
$
141
Subtotal
$
141
$
322
$
—
$
26
$
94
$
946
$
61,829
$
63,358
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
—
Junior Liens
Performing
$
10,899
$
16,419
$
8,781
$
5,926
$
4,609
$
9,037
$
1,625
$
57,296
Non-performing
—
—
8
104
65
160
—
$
337
Subtotal
$
10,899
$
16,419
$
8,789
$
6,030
$
4,674
$
9,197
$
1,625
$
57,633
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
24
$
12
$
-
$
36
Other Residential
Performing
$
6,090
$
10,078
$
3,471
$
431
$
653
$
1,557
$
302
$
22,582
Non-performing
—
—
—
—
394
43
—
$
437
Subtotal
$
6,090
$
10,078
$
3,471
$
431
$
1,047
$
1,600
$
302
$
23,019
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
—
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
Performing
$
221,153
$
236,144
$
80,919
$
55,243
$
15,316
$
3,412
$
—
$
612,187
Non-performing
66
1,306
461
562
185
31
—
$
2,611
Subtotal
$
221,219
$
237,450
$
81,380
$
55,805
$
15,501
$
3,443
$
—
$
614,798
Current period gross charge-offs
$
284
$
5,802
$
2,590
$
1,159
$
359
$
161
$
-
$
10,355
Other Consumer
Performing
$
10,564
$
8,336
$
4,462
$
2,483
$
850
$
748
$
5,149
$
32,592
Non-performing
—
28
160
51
20
6
3
$
268
Subtotal
$
10,564
$
8,364
$
4,622
$
2,534
$
870
$
754
$
5,152
$
32,860
Current period gross charge-offs
$
6
$
83
$
49
$
30
$
3
$
5
$
95
$
271
Total
Performing
$
284,730
$
344,246
$
163,564
$
104,841
$
37,689
$
136,933
$
70,875
$
1,142,878
Non-performing
66
1,409
1,042
958
694
1,852
3
$
6,024
Total other loans
$
284,796
$
345,655
$
164,606
$
105,799
$
38,383
$
138,785
$
70,878
$
1,148,902
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Term Loans at Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
Revolving
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Prior
Loans
Total
Residential
First Liens
Performing
$
71,607
$
70,197
$
45,080
$
16,968
$
20,258
$
117,488
$
3,245
$
344,843
Non-performing
106
—
—
141
100
1,782
—
$
2,129
Subtotal
$
71,713
$
70,197
$
45,080
$
17,109
$
20,358
$
119,270
$
3,245
$
346,972
Home Equity
Performing
$
1,995
$
943
$
8
$
115
$
55
$
820
$
59,875
$
63,811
Non-performing
—
—
78
—
14
40
176
$
308
Subtotal
$
1,995
$
943
$
86
$
115
$
69
$
860
$
60,051
$
64,119
Junior Liens
Performing
$
19,074
$
10,485
$
7,507
$
5,830
$
5,366
$
6,195
$
1,928
$
56,385
Non-performing
—
4
77
90
139
141
—
$
451
Subtotal
$
19,074
$
10,489
$
7,584
$
5,920
$
5,505
$
6,336
$
1,928
$
56,836
Other Residential
Performing
$
11,542
$
9,923
$
501
$
915
$
498
$
1,582
$
—
$
24,961
Non-performing
—
—
—
425
35
18
—
$
478
Subtotal
$
11,542
$
9,923
$
501
$
1,340
$
533
$
1,600
$
—
$
25,439
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
Performing
$
306,565
$
118,362
$
88,144
$
29,004
$
8,652
$
2,230
$
6
$
552,963
Non-performing
813
739
437
237
66
47
—
$
2,339
Subtotal
$
307,378
$
119,101
$
88,581
$
29,241
$
8,718
$
2,277
$
6
$
555,302
Other Consumer
Performing
$
13,426
$
7,914
$
4,109
$
1,302
$
429
$
819
$
4,819
$
32,818
Non-performing
18
247
89
39
12
12
2
$
419
Subtotal
$
13,444
$
8,161
$
4,198
$
1,341
$
441
$
831
$
4,821
$
33,237
Total
Performing
$
424,209
$
217,824
$
145,349
$
54,134
$
35,258
$
129,134
$
69,873
$
1,075,781
Non-performing
937
990
681
932
366
2,040
178
$
6,124
Total other loans
$
425,146
$
218,814
$
146,030
$
55,066
$
35,624
$
131,174
$
70,051
$
1,081,905
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4. Securities
The amortized cost and fair value of the Corporation’s investments are shown below. All securities are classified as available-for-sale.
September 30, 2023
Amortized
Unrealized
Unrealized
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Cost
Gains
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Government agencies
$
104,753
$
4
$
( 14,824 )
$
89,933
Mortgage Backed Securities - residential
669,417
2
( 112,729 )
556,690
Mortgage Backed Securities - commercial
7,958
—
( 674 )
7,284
Collateralized mortgage obligations
214,507
—
( 33,551 )
180,956
State and municipal obligations
402,144
30
( 49,621 )
352,553
Municipal taxable
39,875
—
( 7,247 )
32,628
U.S. Treasury
2,177
—
( 26 )
2,151
Collateralized debt obligations
—
3,024
—
3,024
TOTAL
$
1,440,831
$
3,060
$
( 218,672 )
$
1,225,219
December 31, 2022
Amortized
Unrealized
Unrealized
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Cost
Gains
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Government agencies
$
110,226
$
24
$
( 11,777 )
$
98,473
Mortgage Backed Securities-residential
711,131
133
( 91,016 )
620,248
Mortgage Backed Securities-commercial
10,103
—
( 426 )
9,677
Collateralized mortgage obligations
228,344
60
( 24,919 )
203,485
State and municipal obligations
396,522
745
( 37,114 )
360,153
Municipal taxable
39,321
41
( 6,847 )
32,515
U.S. Treasury
2,979
—
( 35 )
2,944
Collateralized debt obligations
—
2,986
—
2,986
TOTAL
$
1,498,626
$
3,989
$
( 172,134 )
$
1,330,481
Contractual maturities of debt securities at September 30, 2023 were as follows.
Available-for-Sale
Amortized
Fair
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Cost
Value
Due in one year or less
$
9,687
$
9,572
Due after one but within five years
44,613
42,259
Due after five but within ten years
101,584
96,076
Due after ten years
393,065
332,382
548,949
480,289
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations
891,882
744,930
TOTAL
$
1,440,831
$
1,225,219
There were zero in gross gains and zero in losses from investment sales/calls realized by the Corporation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 there were zero and $ 5 thousand in gross gains and zero in losses on sales/calls of investment securities.
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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 September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
September 30, 2023
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 agencies
$
3,684
$
( 160 )
$
85,832
$
( 14,664 )
$
89,516
$
( 14,824 )
Mortgage Backed Securities - Residential
13,339
( 452 )
543,186
( 112,277 )
556,525
( 112,729 )
Mortgage Backed Securities - Commercial
—
—
7,284
( 674 )
7,284
( 674 )
Collateralized mortgage obligations
15,852
( 613 )
165,104
( 32,938 )
180,956
( 33,551 )
State and municipal obligations
145,686
( 4,162 )
197,579
( 45,459 )
343,265
( 49,621 )
Municipal taxable
1,771
( 44 )
30,357
( 7,203 )
32,128
( 7,247 )
U.S. Treasury
—
—
2,151
( 26 )
2,151
( 26 )
Total temporarily impaired securities
$
180,332
$
( 5,431 )
$
1,031,493
$
( 213,241 )
$
1,211,825
$
( 218,672 )
December 31, 2022
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 agencies
$
58,462
$
( 4,034 )
$
38,959
$
( 7,743 )
$
97,421
$
( 11,777 )
Mortgage Backed Securities - Residential
234,488
( 19,757 )
379,520
( 71,259 )
614,008
( 91,016 )
Mortgage Backed Securities - Commercial
9,677
( 426 )
—
—
9,677
( 426 )
Collateralized mortgage obligations
135,135
( 11,331 )
63,792
( 13,588 )
198,927
( 24,919 )
State and municipal obligations
233,439
( 24,291 )
41,510
( 12,823 )
274,949
( 37,114 )
Municipal taxable
18,637
( 3,706 )
12,837
( 3,141 )
31,474
( 6,847 )
U.S. Treasury
2,944
( 35 )
—
—
2,944
( 35 )
Total temporarily impaired securities
$
692,782
$
( 63,580 )
$
536,618
$
( 108,554 )
$
1,229,400
$
( 172,134 )
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.
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.
Gross unrealized losses on investment securities were $ 218.7 million as of September 30, 2023 and $ 172.1 million as of December 31, 2022. Management believes these losses represent negative adjustments to market value relative to the interest rate environment reflecting the increase in market rates and not losses related to the creditworthiness of the issuer. The portfolio contains primarily government agency, agency backed mortgage backed securities (“MBS”), and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMO”), which are issued by government sponsored enterprises and are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. Secondarily, the Corporation invests in municipal securities issued by state and local governments. Of these, almost half are either insured or contain state enhancements. On the remaining, credit is monitored by the investment committee. Based upon our review of the issuers, we do not believe these investments to be other than temporarily impaired. Management does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell them before their anticipated recovery.
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The table below presents a rollforward of the credit losses recognized in earnings for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Beginning balance
$
2,974
$
2,974
$
2,974
$
2,974
Reductions for securities called during the period
—
—
—
—
Ending balance
$
2,974
$
2,974
$
2,974
$
2,974
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5. Fair Value
FASB ASC No. 820-10 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 I prices 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 most 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 and investments in state and municipal securities. 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 measurements.
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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September 30, 2023
Fair Value Measurements Using
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
U.S. Government agencies
$
—
$
89,933
$
—
$
89,933
Mortgage Backed Securities-residential
—
556,690
—
556,690
Mortgage Backed Securities-commercial
—
7,284
—
7,284
Collateralized mortgage obligations
—
180,956
—
180,956
State and municipal
—
351,373
1,180
352,553
Municipal taxable
—
32,628
—
32,628
U.S. Treasury
—
2,151
—
2,151
Collateralized debt obligations
—
—
3,024
3,024
TOTAL
$
—
$
1,221,015
$
4,204
$
1,225,219
Derivative Assets
3,608
Derivative Liabilities
( 3,608 )
December 31, 2022
Fair Value Measurements Using
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
U.S. Government agencies
$
—
$
98,473
$
—
$
98,473
Mortgage Backed Securities-residential
—
620,248
—
620,248
Mortgage Backed Securities-commercial
—
9,677
—
9,677
Collateralized mortgage obligations
—
203,485
—
203,485
State and municipal
—
358,608
1,545
360,153
Municipal taxable
—
32,515
—
32,515
U.S. Treasury
—
2,944
—
2,944
Collateralized debt obligations
—
—
2,986
2,986
TOTAL
$
—
$
1,325,950
$
4,531
$
1,330,481
Derivative Assets
2,838
Derivative Liabilities
( 2,838 )
There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2023 and 2022.
The tables 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 three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2022.
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2023
State and
municipal
Collateralized
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
obligations
debt obligations
Total
Beginning balance, July 1
$
1,180
$
2,941
$
4,121
Total realized/unrealized gains or losses
Included in earnings
—
—
—
Included in other comprehensive income
—
83
83
Transfers
—
—
—
Settlements
—
—
—
Ending balance, September 30
$
1,180
$
3,024
$
4,204
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Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2023
State and
municipal
Collateralized
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
obligations
debt obligations
Total
Beginning balance, January 1
$
1,545
$
2,986
$
4,531
Total realized/unrealized gains or losses
Included in earnings
—
—
—
Included in other comprehensive income
—
38
38
Transfers
—
—
—
Settlements
( 365 )
—
( 365 )
Ending balance, September 30
$
1,180
$
3,024
$
4,204
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Year Ended
December 31, 2022
State and
municipal
Collateralized
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
obligations
debt obligations
Total
Beginning balance, January 1
$
1,895
$
3,359
$
5,254
Total realized/unrealized gains or losses
Included in earnings
—
—
—
Included in other comprehensive income
—
( 373 )
( 373 )
Purchases
—
—
—
Settlements
( 350 )
—
( 350 )
Ending balance, December 31
$
1,545
$
2,986
$
4,531
The following table presents quantitative information about recurring and non-recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at September 30, 2023.
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Fair Value
Valuation Technique(s)
Unobservable Input(s)
Range
State and municipal obligations
$
1,180
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
4.04 %- 4.44
%
Collateralized debt obligations
$
3,024
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
7.22
%
Collateral dependent loans
$
1,812
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions
0.00 %- 50.00
%
The following table presents quantitative information about recurring and non-recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at December 31, 2022.
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Fair Value
Valuation Technique(s)
Unobservable Input(s)
Range
State and municipal obligations
$
1,545
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
3.73 %- 4.44
%
Collateralized debt obligations
$
2,986
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
5.34
%
Collateral dependent loans
4,477
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions
0.00 %- 50.00
%
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
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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 individually evaluated loans carried at fair value are primarily comprised of smaller balance properties.
The carrying amounts and estimated fair value of financial instruments at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, are shown below. Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, short-term borrowings, accrued interest receivable and payable, demand deposits, short-term debt and variable-rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully. Security fair values were described previously. For fixed-rate, collectively evaluated 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 considering credit risk. The valuation of individually evaluated loans was described previously. Loan fair value estimates represent an exit price. Fair values of loans held for sale are based on market bids on the loans or similar loans. It was not practicable to determine the fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability. Fair value of debt is based on current rates for similar financing. The fair value of off-balance sheet items is not considered material.
September 30, 2023
Carrying
Fair Value
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Cash and due from banks
$
74,668
$
25,257
$
49,411
$
—
$
74,668
Federal funds sold
688
—
688
—
688
Securities available-for-sale
1,225,219
—
1,221,015
4,204
1,225,219
Restricted stock
15,398
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Loans, net
3,078,592
—
—
2,901,310
2,901,310
Accrued interest receivable
22,546
—
6,837
15,709
22,546
Deposits
( 4,040,995 )
—
( 4,035,772 )
—
( 4,035,772 )
Short-term borrowings
( 132,734 )
—
( 132,734 )
—
( 132,734 )
Other borrowings
( 84,578 )
—
( 84,614 )
—
( 84,614 )
Accrued interest payable
( 1,929 )
—
( 1,929 )
—
( 1,929 )
December 31, 2022
Carrying
Fair Value
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Cash and due from banks
$
222,517
$
29,400
$
193,117
$
—
$
222,517
Federal funds sold
9,374
—
9,374
—
9,374
Securities available-for-sale
1,330,481
—
1,325,950
4,531
1,330,481
Restricted stock
15,378
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Loans, net
3,027,659
—
—
2,930,680
2,930,680
Accrued interest receivable
21,288
—
5,529
15,759
21,288
Deposits
( 4,368,871 )
—
( 4,369,402 )
—
( 4,369,402 )
Short-term borrowings
( 70,875 )
—
( 70,875 )
—
( 70,875 )
Other borrowings
( 9,589 )
—
( 8,788 )
—
( 8,788 )
Accrued interest payable
( 483 )
—
( 483 )
—
( 483 )
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6. Borrowings
Short-term borrowings:
Period–end short-term borrowings were comprised of the following:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Federal Funds Purchased
$
63,425
$
3,000
Repurchase Agreements
69,309
67,875
$
132,734
$
70,875
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, 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.
Collateral pledged to repurchase agreements by remaining maturity are as follows:
September 30, 2023
Repurchase Agreements
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
Overnight
Greater
and
Up to 30
30 - 90
than 90
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
continuous
days
days
days
Total
Mortgage Backed Securities - Residential and Collateralized
Mortgage Obligations
$
63,008
$
300
$
1,450
$
4,551
$
69,309
December 31, 2022
Repurchase Agreements
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
Overnight
Greater
and
Up to 30
30 - 90
than 90
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
continuous
days
days
days
Total
Mortgage Backed Securities - Residential and Collateralized
Mortgage Obligations
$
63,335
$
—
$
4,175
$
365
$
67,875
Other borrowings:
Other borrowings at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are summarized as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
FHLB advances
$
84,578
$
9,589
TOTAL
$
84,578
$
9,589
The aggregate minimum annual retirements of other borrowings are as follows:
Twelve Months Ended September 30,
2024
$
78,618
2025
1,007
2026
4,953
2027
—
2028
—
Thereafter
—
$
84,578
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At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, other borrowings are summarized as follows: The Corporation’s subsidiary bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and accordingly are permitted to obtain advances. There are $ 84.6 million of advances from the FHLB at September 30, 2023, and $ 9.6 million of advances at December 31, 2022. FHLB advances are, generally due in full at maturity. They are secured by eligible securities and a blanket pledge on real estate loan collateral.
7. Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Post-Retirement
Post-Retirement
Pension Benefits
Health Benefits
Pension Benefits
Health Benefits
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
2023
2022
2023
2022
Service cost
$
157
$
297
$
5
$
8
$
471
$
892
$
15
$
25
Interest cost
956
707
38
28
2,868
2,120
115
83
Expected return on plan assets
( 970 )
( 1,227 )
—
—
( 2,909 )
( 3,682 )
—
—
Net amortization of prior service cost
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Net amortization of net (gain) loss
188
315
( 13 )
—
564
944
( 40 )
—
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
$
331
$
92
$
30
$
36
$
994
$
274
$
90
$
108
Employer Contributions
First Financial Corporation previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 that it expected to contribute zero and $ 642 thousand respectively to its Pension Plan and ESOP and $ 245 thousand to the Post Retirement Health Benefits Plan in 2023. No contributions have been made to the Pension Plan thus far in 2023. Contributions of $ 163 thousand have been made through the first nine months of 2023 for the Post Retirement Health Benefits plan. No contributions have been made in 2023 for the ESOP. The Pension plan was frozen for most employees at the end of 2012 and for those employees there will be discretionary contributions to the ESOP plan and a 401K plan in place of the former Pension benefit. In the first nine months of 2023 and 2022 there has been $ 1.9 million and $ 1.7 million of expense accrued for potential contributions to these alternative retirement benefit options.
8. 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 three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. Items outside the scope of ASC 606 are noted as such.
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Non-interest income
Service charges on deposits and debit card fee income
$
7,099
$
6,965
$
20,971
$
20,698
Asset management fees
1,140
1,015
3,642
3,687
Interchange income
—
149
47
418
Net gains on sales of loans (a)
321
440
811
1,705
Loan servicing fees (a)
447
457
997
1,184
Net gains/(losses) on sales of securities (a)
—
—
—
5
Other service charges and fees (a)
213
160
613
488
Other (b)
2,407
2,954
4,374
7,963
(c)
Total non-interest income
$
11,627
$
12,140
$
31,455
$
36,148
(a) Not within the scope of ASC 606.
(b) The Other category includes gains/(losses) on the sale of OREO for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, totaling zero , and for the nine months ended for the same periods, totaling $( 31 ) thousand and $ 85 thousand, which is within the scope of ASC 606; the remaining balance is outside the scope of ASC 606.
(c) Legal settlement totaling $ 4 million received in first quarter 2022.
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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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9. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following tables summarize the changes, net of tax, within each classification of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.
Unrealized
gains and
(Losses) on available-
2023
for-sale
Retirement
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Securities
plans
Total
Beginning balance, July 1,
$
( 130,466 )
$
( 10,784 )
$
( 141,250 )
Change in other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
( 34,934 )
—
( 34,934 )
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
—
146
146
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
( 34,934 )
146
( 34,788 )
Ending balance, September 30,
$
( 165,400 )
$
( 10,638 )
$
( 176,038 )
Unrealized
gains and
(Losses) on available-
2023
for-sale
Retirement
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Securities
plans
Total
Beginning balance, January 1,
$
( 128,896 )
$
( 11,078 )
$
( 139,974 )
Change in other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
( 36,504 )
—
( 36,504 )
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
—
440
440
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
( 36,504 )
440
( 36,064 )
Ending balance, September 30,
$
( 165,400 )
$
( 10,638 )
$
( 176,038 )
Unrealized
gains and
(Losses) on available-
2022
for-sale
Retirement
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Securities
plans
Total
Beginning balance, July 1,
$
( 109,159 )
$
( 17,471 )
$
( 126,630 )
Change in other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
( 41,060 )
—
( 41,060 )
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
—
315
315
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
( 41,060 )
315
( 40,745 )
Ending balance, September 30,
$
( 150,219 )
$
( 17,156 )
$
( 167,375 )
Unrealized
gains and
(Losses) on available-
2022
for-sale
Retirement
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Securities
plans
Total
Beginning balance, January 1,
$
15,674
$
( 18,100 )
$
( 2,426 )
Change in other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
( 165,889 )
—
( 165,889 )
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
( 4 )
944
940
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
( 165,893 )
944
( 164,949 )
Ending balance, September 30,
$
( 150,219 )
$
( 17,156 )
$
( 167,375 )
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Balance at
Current Period
Balance at
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
7/1/2023
Change
9/30/2023
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale without other than temporary impairment
$
( 132,671 )
$
( 34,997 )
$
( 167,668 )
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale with other than temporary impairment
2,205
63
2,268
Total unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale
$
( 130,466 )
$
( 34,934 )
$
( 165,400 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on retirement plans
( 10,784 )
146
( 10,638 )
TOTAL
$
( 141,250 )
$
( 34,788 )
$
( 176,038 )
Balance at
Current Period
Balance at
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
1/1/2023
Change
9/30/2023
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale without other than temporary impairment
$
( 131,135 )
$
( 36,533 )
$
( 167,668 )
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale with other than temporary impairment
2,239
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Total unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale
$
( 128,896 )
$
( 36,504 )
$
( 165,400 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on retirement plans
( 11,078 )
440
( 10,638 )
TOTAL
$
( 139,974 )
$
( 36,064 )
$
( 176,038 )
Balance at
Current Period
Balance at
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
7/1/2022
Change
9/30/2022
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale without other than temporary impairment
$
( 111,474 )
$
( 41,078 )
$
( 152,552 )
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale with other than temporary impairment
2,315
18
2,333
Total unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale
$
( 109,159 )
$
( 41,060 )
$
( 150,219 )
Unrealized loss on retirement plans
( 17,471 )
315
( 17,156 )
TOTAL
$
( 126,630 )
$
( 40,745 )
$
( 167,375 )
Balance at
Current Period
Balance at
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
1/1/2022
Change
9/30/2022
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale without other than temporary impairment
$
13,155
$
( 165,707 )
$
( 152,552 )
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale with other than temporary impairment
2,519
( 186 )
2,333
Total unrealized income (loss) on securities available-for-sale
$
15,674
$
( 165,893 )
$
( 150,219 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on retirement plans
( 18,100 )
944
( 17,156 )
TOTAL
$
( 2,426 )
$
( 164,949 )
$
( 167,375 )
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
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
$
—
Net securities gains (losses)
on available-for-sale
—
Income tax expense
securities
$
—
Net of tax
Amortization of
$
( 195 )
(a)
Salary and benefits
retirement plan items
49
Income tax expense
$
( 146 )
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
$
( 146 )
Net of tax
(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. (see Footnote 7 for additional details).
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
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
$
—
Net securities gains (losses)
on available-for-sale
—
Income tax expense
securities
$
—
Net of tax
Amortization of
$
( 587 )
(a)
Salary and benefits
retirement plan items
147
Income tax expense
$
( 440 )
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
$
( 440 )
Net of tax
(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. (see Footnote 7 for additional details).
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022
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
$
—
Net securities gains (losses)
on available-for-sale
—
Income tax expense
securities
$
—
Net of tax
Amortization of
$
( 420 )
(a)
Salary and benefits
retirement plan items
105
Income tax expense
$
( 315 )
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
$
( 315 )
Net of tax
(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. (see Footnote 7 for additional details).
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
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
$
5
Net securities gains (losses)
on available-for-sale
( 1 )
Income tax expense
securities
$
4
Net of tax
Amortization of
$
( 1,260 )
(a)
Salary and benefits
retirement plan items
316
Income tax expense
$
( 944 )
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
$
( 940 )
Net of tax
(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost. (see Footnote 7 for additional details).
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10. Leases
The Corporation leases certain branches under operating leases. At September 30, 2023, the Corporation had lease liabilities totaling $ 5,657,000 and right-of-use assets totaling $ 5,599,000 related to these leases. At December 31, 2022, the Corporation had lease liabilities totaling $ 5,885,000 and right-of-use assets totaling $ 5,840,000 related to these leases. Lease liabilities and right-of-use assets are reflected in other liabilities and other assets, respectively. At September 30, 2023, the weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases was 9.2 years and the weighted average discount rate used in the measurement of operating lease liabilities was 2.16 %.
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.
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:
Nine Months Ended
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
September 30, 2023
Operating lease cost
$
766
Short-term lease cost
100
Variable lease cost
11
Total lease cost
$
877
Other information:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities
730
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
378
Future minimum payments for operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more as of September 30, 2023 were as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
September 30, 2023
Twelve Months Ended September 30,
2024
$
904
2025
882
2026
812
2027
771
2028
708
Thereafter
2,354
Total Future Minimum Lease Payments
6,431
Amounts Representing Interest
( 774 )
Present Value of Net Future Minimum Lease Payments
$
5,657
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ITEMS 2. and 3. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The purpose of this discussion is to point out key factors in the Corporation’s recent performance compared with earlier periods. The discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements beginning on page three of this report. All figures are for the consolidated entities. It is presumed the readers of these financial statements and of the following narrative have previously read the Corporation’s financial statements for 2022 in the 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. The forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, the Corporation’s ability to effectively execute its business plans; changes in general economic and financial market conditions; changes in interest rates; changes in the competitive environment; continuing consolidation in the financial services industry; new litigation or changes in existing litigation; losses, customer bankruptcy, claims and assessments; changes in banking regulations or other regulatory or legislative requirements affecting the Corporation’s business; and changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements is available in the Corporation’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and subsequent filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of these filings are available at no cost on the SEC’s Web site at www.sec.gov or on the Corporation’s Web site at www.first-online.com. Management may elect to update forward-looking statements at some future point; however, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.
Critical Accounting Policies
Certain of the Corporation’s accounting policies are important to the portrayal of the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations, since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. Estimates associated with these policies are susceptible to material changes as a result of changes in facts and circumstances. Facts and circumstances which could affect these judgments include, without limitation, changes in interest rates, in the performance of the economy or in the financial condition of borrowers. Management believes that its critical accounting policies include determining the allowance for credit losses and the valuation of goodwill and valuing investment securities. See further discussion of these critical accounting policies in the 2022 Form 10-K.
Allowance for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses (ACL) represents management’s estimate of expected losses inherent within the existing loan portfolio. The allowance for credit losses is increased by the provision for credit losses charged to expense and reduced by loans charged off, net of recoveries. The allowance for credit losses is determined based on management’s assessment of several factors: reviews and evaluations of specific loans, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions, nonperforming loans, determination of acquired loans as purchase credit deteriorated, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Loans are individually evaluated when they do not share risk characteristics with other loans in the respective pool. Loans evaluated individually are excluded from the collective evaluation. Management elected the collateral dependent practical expedient upon adoption of ASC 326. Expected credit losses on individually evaluated loans are based on the fair value of the collateral at the reporting date, adjusted for selling costs as appropriate.
Management utilizes 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, as of a particular point in time to form a cohort, then tracks the respective losses generated by that cohort of loans over their remaining life. The cohorts track loan balances and historical loss experience since 2008, and management extends the look back period each quarter to capture all available data points in the historical loss rate calculation. The quantitative component of the ACL involves assumptions that require a significant level of estimation; these include historical losses as a predictor of future performance, appropriateness of selected delay periods, and the reasonableness of the portfolio segmentation.
A historical data set is expected to provide the best indication of future credit performance. Delay periods represent the amount of time it takes a cohort of loans to become seasoned, or incur sufficient attrition through pay downs, renewals, or charge-offs. Portfolio segmentation relates to the pooling of loans with similar risk characteristics, such as industry types, collateral, and consumer purpose.
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On an annual basis, in the first quarter, management performs a recalibration of the delay periods and portfolio segmentation to determine whether they are reasonable and appropriate based on the information available at that time.
Management considers qualitative adjustments to expected credit loss estimates for information not already captured in the loss estimation process. Where past performance may not be representative of future losses, loss rates are adjusted for qualitative and economic forecast factors. Management uses the peak three consecutive quarter net charge off rate to capture maximum potential volatility over the reasonable and supportable forecast period. Historical losses utilized in setting the qualitative factor ranges are anchored to 2008 and may be supplemented by peer information when needed. The qualitative factor ranges are recalibrated annually to capture recent behavior that is indicative of the credit profile of the current portfolio.
Qualitative factors include items, such as changes in lending policies or procedures, asset specific risks, and economic uncertainty in forward-looking forecasts. Economic indicators utilized in forecasting include unemployment rate, gross domestic product, housing starts, and interest rates. Management uses a two-year reasonable and supportable period across all loan segments to forecast economic conditions. Management believes the two-year time horizon aligns with available industry guidance and various forecasting sources. Economic forecast adjustments are overlaid onto historical loss rates. As such, reversion from forecast rates to historical loss rates is immediate.
The ACL and allowance for unfunded commitments were $39.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively at September 30, 2023, compared to $39.8 million and $2.1 million, respectively at December 31, 2022. The qualitative amount of the reserve decreased $109 thousand to $11.0 million. The quantitative amount is $27.6 million at September 30, 2023, compared to $28.6 million at December 31, 2022. There was a decrease of $100 thousand in the allowance for unfunded commitments. See additional discussion of ACL in the Allowance for Credit Losses section below.
Based on management’s analysis of the current portfolio, management believes the allowance is adequate. Changes in the financial condition of individual borrowers, economic conditions, historical loss experience, or the condition of the various markets in which collateral may be sold may affect the required level of the allowance for credit losses and the associated provision for credit losses. As management monitors these changes, as well as those factors discussed above, adjustments may be recorded to the allowance for credit losses and the associated provision for credit losses in the future.
Summary of Operating Results
Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was $16.3 million, compared to $18.1 million for the same period in 2022. Basic earnings per share decreased to $1.37 for the third quarter of 2023 compared to $1.50 for the same period in 2022. Return on average assets and return on average equity were 1.35% and 13.19% respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 1.43% and 15.00% for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $48.3 million, compared to $54.6 million for the same period in 2022. Basic earnings per share decreased to $4.02 for the first nine months of 2023 compared to $4.45 for the same period in 2022. Return on average assets and return on average equity were 1.33% and 12.98% respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to 1.43% and 14.14% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
In light of recent events in the banking sector, including recent bank failures, continuing interest rate hikes and recessionary concerns, the Corporation has proactively positioned the balance sheet to mitigate the risks affecting the Corporation and the overall banking industry in order to serve its clients and communities.
● Liquidity remains strong, with cash and available for sale securities representing approximately 27.2% of assets at September 30, 2023. The Corporation maintains the ability to access considerable sources of contingent liquidity at the Federal Home Loan Bank and several correspondent banks. Management considers the Corporation’s current liquidity position to be adequate to meet both short-term and long-term liquidity needs. Refer to the section Liquidity Risk for additional information.
● Capital remains strong, with ratios of the Corporation, and its subsidiary bank, well above the standards to be considered well-capitalized under regulatory requirements. Refer to the section Capital Adequacy , included elsewhere in this report for additional details.
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● Asset quality remains solid, with a non-performing asset ratio of 0.33% of total assets as of September 30, 2023 and net charge-offs of 0.24% to average loans and leases, reflecting the Company's disciplined underwriting and conservative lending philosophy which has supported the Corporation’s strong credit performance during prior financial crises. Refer to the section Non-Performing Loan for additional information.
The Corporation will continue its safe and sound banking practices, but the continuing impact of the crisis and further extent on the Corporation’s operations and financial results for the remainder of 2023 is uncertain and cannot be predicted.
On October 31, 2022, First Financial Corporation issued a press release announcing plans to optimize its banking center network as part of a plan to improve operating efficiencies and accommodate changing customer preferences. Subject to regulatory requirements, the Corporation closed and consolidated seven of its seventy-two branches on January 31, 2023. The buildings and land in the owned branches, that were closed, recorded impairment on December 31, 2022 for $1.3 million. These consolidations are projected to save the Corporation approximately $1.5 million per year in operating expenses.
The primary components of income and expense affecting net income are discussed in the following analysis.
Net Interest Income
The Corporation’s primary source of earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between the interest earned on loans and other investments and the interest paid for deposits and other sources of funds. Net interest income decreased $2.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023 to $41.2 million from $43.1 million in the same period in 2022. The net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2023 is 3.74% compared to 3.71% for the same period in 2022, a 0.69% increase. Net interest income increased $6.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $127.7 million from $121.4 million in the same period in 2022. The net interest margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 is 3.83% compared to 3.44% for the same period in 2022.
The increase in yields on net loans and leases of 111 basis points is the primary contributor to the improved yield on average earning assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022, which was due to market conditions as a result of Federal Reserve interest rate increases. Comparing the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the effective rate paid on average interest-bearing deposits increased 109 basis points, due to rate competition in the market. For the same period discussed above, interest paid on other borrowings increased 253 basis points due to higher borrowing rates.
Non-Interest Income
Non-interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was $11.6 million compared to $12.1 million for the same period of 2022. Non-interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $31.5 million compared to $36.1 million for the same period in 2022. The change in non-interest income from 2022 to 2023 was primarily driven by a $4.0 million legal settlement received in February, 2022. The Corporation does not expect this income to reoccur.
Non-Interest Expenses
The Corporation’s non-interest expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 was $32.3 million compared to $31.5 million for the same period in 2022. The Corporation’s non-interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased $2.4 million to $95.9 million compared to the same period in 2022.
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Allowance for Credit Losses
The Corporation’s provision for credit losses increased to $1.2 million for the third quarter of 2023 as compared to provision of $1.1 million for the same period in 2022. Net charge-offs for the third quarter of 2023 were $2.1 million compared to net charge-offs of $3.0 million for the same period of 2022. The provision for credit losses increased $9.6 million to $4.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to negative provision of $4.8 million for the same period in 2022. Net charge-offs for the first nine months of 2023 increased $1.5 million to $5.5 million compared to the same period in 2022. The negative provision for first quarter 2022 was the result of several factors. The first was the annual model recalibration. Each year, in the first quarter, management reviews each model variable to determine if adjustments are necessary to improve the model’s predictability. In the first quarter 2022 the delay periods were shortened to pick up more recent losses. Also, the qualitative factor maximum scorecard ranges for certain cohorts were reduced, which reduced the reserve. Secondly, management removed two qualitative factors that were deemed no longer applicable. The first was related to an acquisition, which management believed to have seasoned adequately that it was no longer warranted. The second was related to the CECL model and the related uncertainty. The uncertainty surrounded the newness of the model and potential regulatory scrutiny. Following two exam cycles, management elected to remove the factor. Also, during the quarter, historical loss rates continued to decline, which lowers the required reserve. The historical loss rate declined in most segments. Based on management’s analysis of the current portfolio, an evaluation that includes consideration of changes in CECL model assumptions of credit quality, economic conditions, and loan composition, management believes the allowance is adequate. In the third quarter 2023, no significant changes were made.
Income Tax Expense
The Corporation’s effective income tax rate for the first nine months of 2023 was 17.37% compared to 20.61% for the same period in 2022. Pretax income for the first nine months in 2022 was significantly higher than pretax income for first nine months in 2023. Since our permanent differences remained similar, income was the driving factor for the decrease in effective tax rate.
Non-performing Loans
Non-performing loans consist of (1) non-accrual loans on which the ultimate collectability of the full amount of interest is uncertain, and (2) loans past due ninety days or more as to principal or interest. Non-performing loans decreased to $12.6 million at September 30, 2023 compared to $12.7 million at December 31, 2022. Nonperforming loans increased 21.8% compared to $10.3 million as of September 30, 2022. A summary of non-performing loans at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 follows:
(000's)
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Non-accrual loans
$
11,214
$
11,554
Accruing loans past due over 90 days
1,370
1,119
$
12,584
$
12,673
Ratio of the allowance for credit losses as a percentage of non-performing loans
310.2
%
414.4
%
The following loan categories comprise significant components of the nonperforming non-restructured loans:
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Non-accrual loans
Commercial loans
$
5,672
$
4,874
Residential loans
2,187
3,715
Consumer loans
3,355
2,965
$
11,214
$
11,554
Past due 90 days or more
Commercial loans
$
19
$
112
Residential loans
1,350
1,007
Consumer loans
1
—
$
1,370
$
1,119
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Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity
First Financial Corporation has established risk measures, limits and policy guidelines for managing interest rate risk and liquidity. Responsibility for management of these functions resides with the Asset Liability Committee. The primary goal of the Asset Liability Committee is to maximize net interest income within the interest rate risk limits approved by the Board of Directors.
Interest Rate Risk
Management considers interest rate risk to be the Corporation’s most significant market risk. Interest rate risk is the exposure to changes in net interest income as a result of changes in interest rates. Consistency in the Corporation’s net interest income is largely dependent on the effective management of this risk.
The Asset Liability position is measured using sophisticated risk management tools, including earning simulation and market value of equity sensitivity analysis. These tools allow management to quantify and monitor both short-term and long-term exposure to interest rate risk. Simulation modeling measures the effects of changes in interest rates, changes in the shape of the yield curve and the effects of embedded options on net interest income. This measure projects earnings in the various environments over the next three years. It is important to note that measures of interest rate risk have limitations and are dependent on various assumptions. These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely predict the impact of interest rate fluctuations on net interest income. Actual results will differ from simulated results due to timing, frequency and amount of interest rate changes as well as overall market conditions. The Committee has performed a thorough analysis of these assumptions and believes them to be valid and theoretically sound. These assumptions are continuously monitored for behavioral changes.
The Corporation from time to time utilizes derivatives to manage interest rate risk. Management continuously evaluates the merits of such interest rate risk products but does not anticipate the use of such products to become a major part of the Corporation’s risk management strategy.
The table below shows the Corporation’s estimated sensitivity profile as of September 30, 2023. The change in interest rates assumes a parallel shift in interest rates of 100, 200, and 300 basis points. Given a 100 basis point increase in rates, net interest income would decrease 1.31% over the next 12 months and increase 1.49% over the following 12 months. Given a 100 basis point decrease in rates, net interest income would increase 0.01% over the next 12 months and decrease 2.85% over the following 12 months. These estimates assume all rate changes occur overnight and management takes no action as a result of this change.
Basis Point
Percentage Change in Net Interest Income
Interest Rate Change
12 months
24 months
36 months
Down 300
0.17
%
(9.34)
%
(18.72)
%
Down 200
0.07
(5.91)
(12.10)
Down 100
0.01
(2.85)
(5.89)
Up 100
(1.31)
1.49
4.65
Up 200
(4.94)
0.55
6.79
Up 300
(6.96)
1.30
10.74
Typical rate shock analysis does not reflect management’s ability to react and thereby reduce the effect of rate changes, and represents a worst-case scenario.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity represents an institution’s ability to provide funds to satisfy demands from depositors, borrowers, and other creditors by either converting assets into cash or accessing new or existing sources of incremental funds. Generally the Corporation relies on deposits, loan repayments and repayments of investment securities as its primary sources of funds. The Corporation has $9.6 million of investments that mature throughout the next 12 months. The Corporation also anticipates $103.7 million of principal payments from mortgage-backed and other securities. Given the current rate environment, the Corporation anticipates $7.6 million in securities to be called within the next 12 months. The Corporation also has $217.8 million of unused borrowing capacity available with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, $179.6 million available with the Federal Reserve Bank, and $125 million of available fed funds lines with correspondent banks. With these sources of funds, the Corporation currently anticipates adequate liquidity to meet the expected obligations of its customers.
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Financial Condition
Comparing the first nine months of 2023 to year-ended December 31, 2022, loans net of deferred loan costs, have increased $50 million to $3.1 billion. Deposits decreased 7.50% to $4.0 billion at September 30, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022. The decline was in part driven by a decline in interest bearing public funds checking, which historically declines in the first quarter each year, and a decline in institutional deposits as a result of a pricing decision. Other borrowings increased $75 million to $84.6 million at September 30, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022. Shareholders’ equity decreased 1.08% or $5.1 million. This financial performance increased book value per share 1.42% to $40.00 at September 30, 2023 from $39.44 at December 31, 2022. Book value per share is calculated by dividing the total shareholders’ equity by the number of shares outstanding. Accumulated other comprehensive loss decreased $36.1 million primarily due to the market value of the securities portfolio, which reflected the decrease in securities pricing.
Capital Adequacy
The Federal Reserve, OCC and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (collectively, joint agencies) establish regulatory capital guidelines for U.S. banking organizations. Regulatory capital guidelines require that capital be measured in relation to the credit and market risks of both on- and off-balance sheet items using various risk weights. On January 1, 2015, the Basel 3 rules became effective and include transition provisions through January 1, 2019. Under Basel 3, Total capital consists of two tiers of capital, Tier 1 and Tier 2. Tier 1 capital is further composed of Common equity tier 1 capital and additional tier 1 capital.
Common equity tier 1 capital primarily includes qualifying common shareholders’ equity, retained earnings and certain minority interests. Goodwill, disallowed intangible assets and certain disallowed deferred tax assets are excluded from Common equity tier 1 capital.
Additional tier 1 capital primarily includes qualifying non-cumulative preferred stock, trust preferred securities (Trust Securities) subject to phase-out and certain minority interests. Certain deferred tax assets are also excluded.
Tier 2 capital primarily consists of qualifying subordinated debt, a limited portion of the allowance for loan and lease losses, Trust Securities subject to phase-out and reserves for unfunded lending commitments. The Corporation’s Total capital is the sum of Tier 1 capital plus Tier 2 capital.
To meet adequately capitalized regulatory requirements, an institution must maintain a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.50 percent and a Total capital ratio of 10.50 percent. A “well-capitalized” institution must generally maintain capital ratios 200 bps higher than the minimum guidelines. The risk-based capital rules have been further supplemented by a Tier 1 leverage ratio, defined as Tier 1 capital divided by quarterly average total assets, after certain adjustments. BHCs must have a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of at least 4.0 percent. National banks must maintain a Tier 1 leverage ratio of at least 5.0 percent to be classified as “well capitalized.” Failure to meet the capital requirements established by the joint agencies can lead to certain mandatory and discretionary actions by regulators that could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial position. Below are the capital ratios for the Corporation and lead bank.
The fully phased in capital conservation buffer set the minimum ratios for common equity Tier 1 capital at 7%, the Tier 1 capital at 8.5% and the total capital at 10.5%. Currently the Corporation exceeds all of these minimums.
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
To Be Well Capitalized
Common equity tier 1 capital
Corporation
14.61
%
13.58
%
N/A
First Financial Bank
13.63
%
12.09
%
—
%
Total risk-based capital
Corporation
15.64
%
14.61
%
N/A
First Financial Bank
14.67
%
13.14
%
—
%
Tier I risk-based capital
Corporation
14.61
%
13.58
%
N/A
First Financial Bank
13.63
%
12.09
%
—
%
Tier I leverage capital
Corporation
11.72
%
10.78
%
N/A
First Financial Bank
10.38
%
9.50
%
—
%
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