Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The management of First Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) has prepared and is responsible for the preparation and accuracy of the consolidated financial statements and related financial information included in the Annual Report.
The management of the Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Corporation; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Corporation are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Corporation; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Corporation’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management assessed the Corporation’s system of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, in relation to criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting as described in “Internal Control—Integrated Framework,” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in 2013. Based on this assessment, management concluded that, as of December 31, 2023, its system of internal control over financial reporting is effective and meets the criteria of the “Internal Control—Integrated Framework.”
Crowe LLP (PCAOB ID: 173 ) , an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024 and has issued a report dated March 5, 2025.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Shareholders and the Board of Directors of First Financial Corporation
Terre Haute, Indiana
Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First Financial Corporation (the "Company") as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of income and, comprehensive income/(loss), changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2024 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by COSO.
Basis for Opinions
The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audits of the financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
As discussed in Notes 1 and 7, the allowance for credit losses (the “ACL”) is an accounting estimate of expected credit losses over the estimated life of financial assets carried at amortized cost and off-balance-sheet credit exposures in accordance with Accounting Standards Update (the “ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments —Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The ASU requires financial assets, including the Company's loan portfolio, measured at amortized cost, to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. Estimates of expected credit losses for loans are based on relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts related to macroeconomic conditions, resulting in recognition of lifetime expected credit losses upon loan origination. Provision for credit loss expense for the year ending December 31, 2024 was $16.2 million and the Allowance for Credit Losses at December 31, 2024 was $46.7 million.
The Company utilizes the cohort or open pool methodology for determining the allowance for credit losses on loans. The open pool methodology identifies and captures the balance of a pool of loans with similar risk characteristics, as of a particular point in time to form a cohort. The methodology then tracks the respective losses generated by that cohort of loans over their remaining lives. When past performance may not be representative of future losses, the historical loss experience is supplemented with other current factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. These current factors include changes in lending policies or procedures, asset specific risks, and economic uncertainty in forward-looking forecasts. Economic indicators that are used in determining the economic forecast factors include unemployment rate, gross domestic product, housing starts and interest rates.
Auditing the allowance for credit losses on loans was identified by us as a critical audit matter because of the extent of auditor judgment applied and significant audit effort to evaluate the significant subjective and complex judgments made by management. The principal considerations resulting in our determination included the following:
● Significant auditor judgment and effort were used in evaluating the qualitative factors applied in the calculation, including significant audit effort involved in testing the relevance and reliability of the critical data used in the qualitative methodology.
● Significant auditor judgment was used in evaluating the selection and application of the reasonable and supp ortable forecast of economic variables.
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The primary procedures performed to address this critical audit matter included:
● Testing the effectiveness of internal controls over:
- the Company’s preparation and review of the allowance for credit loss calculation, including the development and reasonableness of qualitative factors, data used as the basis for adjustments related to the qualitative factors, and the mathematical accuracy and appropriateness of the overall calculation.
- the Company’s review of significant model assumptions and judgments, including selection and application of reasonable and supportable forecast of economic conditions into the calculation.
● Testing management’s process for developing the qualitative factors, including assessing relevance and reliability of data used to develop factors, evaluating the significant assumptions for reasonableness, and testing mathematical accuracy and appropriateness of the application of qualitative factors.
● Evaluating management’s judgments in the selection and application of reasonable and supportable forecast of economic variables.
● Assessing the independent model validation received over the calculation with a focus on assessments over qualitative factors.
/s/ Crowe LLP
Crowe LLP
We have served as the Corporation’s auditor since 1999.
Indianapolis, Indiana
March 5, 2025
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
2024
2023
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks
$
93,526
$
76,759
Federal funds sold
820
282
Securities available-for-sale
1,195,990
1,259,137
Loans:
Commercial
2,196,351
1,817,526
Residential
967,386
695,788
Consumer
668,058
646,758
3,831,795
3,160,072
(Less) plus:
Net deferred loan (fees)/costs
5,346
7,749
Allowance for credit losses
( 46,732 )
( 39,767 )
3,790,409
3,128,054
Restricted stock
17,555
15,364
Accrued interest receivable
26,934
24,877
Premises and equipment, net
81,508
67,286
Bank-owned life insurance
128,766
114,122
Goodwill
100,026
86,985
Other intangible assets
21,545
5,586
Other real estate owned
523
107
Other assets
102,746
72,587
TOTAL ASSETS
$
5,560,348
$
4,851,146
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing
$
859,014
$
750,335
Interest-bearing:
Certificates of deposit exceeding the FDIC insurance limits
144,982
92,921
Other interest-bearing deposits
3,714,918
3,246,812
4,718,914
4,090,068
Short-term borrowings
187,057
67,221
Other borrowings
28,120
108,577
Other liabilities
77,216
57,304
TOTAL LIABILITIES
5,011,307
4,323,170
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock, $ 0.125 stated value per share; Authorized shares - 40,000,000 ; Issued shares- 16,165,023 in 2024 and 16,137,220 in 2023; Outstanding shares - 11,842,539 in 2024 and 11,795,024 in 2023
2,018
2,014
Additional paid-in capital
145,927
144,152
Retained earnings
687,366
663,726
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
( 132,285 )
( 127,087 )
Less: Treasury shares at cost - 4,322,484 in 2024 and 4,342,196 in 2023
( 153,985 )
( 154,829 )
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
549,041
527,976
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
5,560,348
$
4,851,146
See accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
Years Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
INTEREST INCOME:
Loans, including related fees
$
226,262
$
189,641
$
146,295
Securities:
Taxable
24,237
24,643
21,014
Tax-exempt
10,533
10,573
9,974
Other
3,710
3,540
6,018
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME
264,742
228,397
183,301
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits
81,071
51,694
16,743
Short-term borrowings
4,284
5,370
1,243
Other borrowings
4,401
4,071
273
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
89,756
61,135
18,259
NET INTEREST INCOME
174,986
167,262
165,042
Provision for credit losses
16,166
7,295
( 2,025 )
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION
FOR CREDIT LOSSES
158,820
159,967
167,067
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
Trust and financial services
5,468
5,155
5,155
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts
29,653
28,079
27,540
Other service charges and fees
999
801
665
Securities gains (losses), net
103
( 1 )
3
Interchange income
655
676
559
Loan servicing fees
1,259
1,176
1,554
Gain on sales of mortgage loans
1,153
966
1,994
Other
3,482
5,850
9,246
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME
42,772
42,702
46,716
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
Salaries and employee benefits
74,555
68,525
65,555
Occupancy expense
9,616
9,351
9,764
Equipment expense
17,612
14,020
12,391
FDIC Expense
2,788
2,907
2,327
Other
39,867
35,373
35,986
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
144,438
130,176
126,023
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
57,154
72,493
87,760
Provision for income taxes
9,879
11,821
16,651
NET INCOME
47,275
60,672
71,109
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) on securities, net of reclassifications and taxes
( 9,807 )
10,896
( 144,570 )
Change in funded status of post retirement benefits, net of taxes
4,609
1,991
7,022
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
$
42,077
$
73,559
$
( 66,439 )
PER SHARE DATA
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
$
4.00
$
5.08
$
5.82
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)
11,812
11,937
12,211
See accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Accumulated
Other
Common
Additional
Retained
Comprehensive
Treasury
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
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
—
—
71,109
—
—
71,109
Other comprehensive income (loss)
—
—
—
( 137,548 )
—
( 137,548 )
Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, net
3
822
—
—
—
825
Treasury stock purchases ( 626,574 shares)
—
—
—
—
( 27,701 )
( 27,701 )
Contribution of 29,966 shares to ESOP
—
384
—
—
1,067
1,451
Cash Dividends, $ 1.28 per share
—
—
( 15,419 )
—
—
( 15,419 )
Balance, December 31, 2022
2,012
143,185
614,829
( 139,974 )
( 144,759 )
475,293
Net income
—
—
60,672
—
—
60,672
Other comprehensive income (loss)
—
—
—
12,887
—
12,887
Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, net
2
893
—
—
—
895
Treasury stock purchases ( 319,664 shares)
—
—
—
—
( 11,514 )
( 11,514 )
Contribution of 40,496 shares to ESOP
—
74
—
—
1,444
1,518
Cash Dividends, $ 0.99 per share
—
—
( 11,775 )
—
—
( 11,775 )
Balance, December 31, 2023
2,014
144,152
663,726
( 127,087 )
( 154,829 )
527,976
Cumulative change in accounting principle ASU 2023-02
—
—
( 1,659 )
—
—
( 1,659 )
Net income
—
—
47,275
—
—
47,275
Other comprehensive income (loss)
—
—
—
( 5,198 )
—
( 5,198 )
Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, net
4
1,330
—
—
—
1,334
Treasury stock purchases ( 8,734 shares)
—
—
—
—
( 376 )
( 376 )
Contribution of 34,235 shares to ESOP
—
445
—
—
1,220
1,665
Cash Dividends, $ 1.86 per share
—
—
( 21,976 )
—
—
( 21,976 )
Balance, December 31, 2024
$
2,018
$
145,927
$
687,366
$
( 132,285 )
$
( 153,985 )
$
549,041
See accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income
$
47,275
$
60,672
$
71,109
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts on investments
4,560
5,057
6,551
Provision for credit losses
16,166
7,295
( 2,025 )
Securities (gains)/losses
( 103 )
1
( 3 )
Depreciation and amortization
9,946
6,530
6,111
Provision for deferred income taxes
3,280
( 472 )
( 3,150 )
Net change in accrued interest receivable
( 2,057 )
( 3,589 )
( 4,342 )
Contribution of shares to ESOP
1,665
1,518
1,451
Restricted stock compensation
1,334
895
825
Gain on sale of mortgage loans
( 1,153 )
( 966 )
( 1,994 )
(Gain) Loss on sale of other real estate
( 55 )
31
55
Origination of loans held for sale
( 42,148 )
( 31,498 )
( 65,412 )
Proceeds from loans held for sale
43,108
31,611
69,946
Other, net
( 21,452 )
9,005
( 335 )
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
60,366
86,090
78,787
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale
50,662
—
—
Calls, maturities and principal reductions on securities available-for-sale
113,030
111,541
179,597
Purchases of securities available-for-sale
( 40,098 )
( 30,460 )
( 345,201 )
Proceeds from loans sold previously classified as portfolio loans
—
—
12,802
Loans made to customers, net of repayment
( 210,144 )
( 106,031 )
( 271,503 )
Net change in federal funds sold
( 538 )
9,092
( 9,066 )
Redemption of restricted stock
763
40
1,871
Purchase of restricted stock
( 2,228 )
( 26 )
( 1,049 )
Cash received (disbursed) from acquisitions, net
28,152
—
—
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
390
287
286
Additions to premises and equipment
( 6,108 )
( 6,541 )
( 1,426 )
NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
( 66,119 )
( 22,098 )
( 433,689 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net change in deposits
6,562
( 278,199 )
( 39,547 )
Net change in short-term borrowings
119,836
( 3,654 )
( 22,499 )
Dividends paid
( 21,248 )
( 15,383 )
( 14,459 )
Purchase of treasury stock
( 376 )
( 11,514 )
( 27,701 )
Proceeds from other borrowings
1,525,000
2,080,000
—
Maturities of other borrowings
( 1,607,254 )
( 1,981,000 )
( 6,402 )
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
22,520
( 209,750 )
( 110,608 )
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
16,767
( 145,758 )
( 465,510 )
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
76,759
222,517
688,027
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, END OF PERIOD
$
93,526
$
76,759
$
222,517
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW AND NONCASH INFORMATION:
Cash paid for the year for:
Interest
$
88,545
$
59,031
$
18,463
Income Taxes
$
10,480
$
11,350
$
13,525
See accompanying notes.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
BUSINESS
Organization: The consolidated financial statements of First Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries (the Corporation) include the parent company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, First Financial Bank, N.A., headquartered in Vigo County, Indiana. Inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated.
First Financial Bank also has two investment subsidiaries, Portfolio Management Specialists A (Specialists A) and Portfolio Management Specialists B (Specialists B), which were established to hold and manage certain assets as part of a strategy to better manage various income streams and provide opportunities for capital creation as needed. Specialists A and Specialists B subsequently entered into a limited partnership agreement, Global Portfolio Limited Partners. Portfolio Management Specialists B also owns First Financial Real Estate, LLC. At December 31, 2024, $ 1.0 billion of securities and loans were owned by these subsidiaries. Specialists A, Specialists B, Global Portfolio Limited Partners and First Financial Real Estate LLC are included in the consolidated financial statements. First Financial Bank also has wholly-owned subsidiaries JBMM, LLC and Fort Webb LP, LLC.
The Corporation, which is headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana, offers a wide variety of financial services including commercial, mortgage and consumer lending, lease financing, trust account services and depositor services through its subsidiary. The Corporation’s primary source of revenue is derived from loans to customers and investment activities.
The Corporation operates 83 branches in west-central Indiana, east-central Illinois, western Kentucky, central and eastern Tennessee, and northern Georgia. First Financial Bank is the largest bank in Vigo County. It operates seven full-service banking branches within the county; one in Daviess County, Indiana.; three in Clay County, Indiana; one in Greene County, Indiana; one in Knox County, Indiana; two in Parke County, Indiana; one in Putnam County, Indiana; two in Sullivan County, Indiana; one in Vanderburgh County, Indiana,; three in Vermillion County, Indiana; four in Champaign County, Illinois; one in Clark County, Illinois; one in Coles County, Illinois; two in Crawford County, Illinois; one in Franklin County, Illinois; one in Jasper County, Illinois; two in Jefferson County, Illinois; one in Lawrence County, Illinois; two in Livingston County, Illinois; two in Marion County, Illinois; two in McLean County, Illinois; one in Richland County, Illinois; five in Vermilion County, Illinois; one in Wayne County, Illinois; one in Breckinridge County, Kentucky; one in Calloway County, Kentucky; three in Christian County, Kentucky; two in Fulton County, Kentucky; two in Hancock County, Kentucky; two in Hopkins County, Kentucky; two in Marshall County, Kentucky; one in Todd County, Kentucky; one in Trigg County, Kentucky; one in Warren County, Kentucky; one in Bradley County, Tennessee; three in Cheatham County, Tennessee; two in Hamilton County, Tennessee; one in Meigs County, Tennessee; three in Montgomery County, Tennessee; one in Polk County, Tennessee; three in Rhea County, Tennessee; two in Roane County, Tennessee; one in Catoosa County, Georgia; and two in Walker County, Georgia. There are seven loan production offices, one in Allen County, Indiana; one in Hamilton County, Indiana; one in Monroe County, Indiana; one in Vanderburgh County, Indiana; one in Hamilton County, Tennessee; one in Rutherford County, Tennessee; and one in Williamson County, Tennessee. The bank also has a main office in downtown Terre Haute and an operations center/office building in southern Terre Haute.
Regulatory Agencies: First Financial Corporation is a bank holding company and as such is regulated by various banking agencies. The holding company is regulated by the Seventh District of the Federal Reserve System. The national bank subsidiary is regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of Estimates: To prepare financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and disclosures provided, and actual results could differ.
Cash Flows : Cash and cash equivalents include cash and demand deposits with other financial institutions. Cash flows are reported for customer loan and deposit transactions and short-term borrowings. Non-cash transactions include loans transferred to other real estate of $ 751 thousand, $ 88 thousand and $ 570 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 respectively.
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Securities : The Corporation classifies all securities as “available for sale.” Securities are classified as available for sale when they might be sold before maturity. Securities available for sale are carried at fair value with unrealized holdings gains and losses, net of taxes, reported in other comprehensive income within shareholders’ equity.
Interest income includes amortization of purchase premium or discount. Premiums and discounts are amortized on the level yield method without anticipating prepayments. Mortgage-backed securities are amortized over the expected life. Realized gains and losses on sales are based on the amortized cost of the security sold. Management evaluates securities for impairment related to credit losses at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation.
Loans: Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future until maturity or pay-off are reported at the principal balance outstanding, net of unearned interest, purchase premiums and discounts, deferred loan fees and costs, and allowance for credit losses. Loans held for sale are reported at the lower of cost or fair value, on an aggregate basis. Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance and includes amortization of net deferred loan fees and costs over the loan term without anticipating prepayments. The recorded investment in loans includes accrued interest receivable and net deferred loan fees and costs. Interest income is not reported when full loan repayment is in doubt, typically when the loan is collateral dependent or payments are significantly past due. Past-due status is based on the contractual terms of the loan.
All interest accrued but not received for loans placed on non-accrual is reversed against interest income. Interest received on such loans is accounted for on the cash-basis or cost-recovery method, until qualifying for return to accrual. Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured. In all cases, loans are placed on non-accrual or charged-off if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful. The above policies are consistent for all segments of loans.
Purchased Credit Deteriorated (PCD) Loans: The Corporation purchases individual loans and groups of loans, some of which have experienced more than insignificant credit deterioration since origination. PCD loans are recorded at the amount paid. An allowance for credit losses is determined using the same methodology as other loans held for investment. The initial allowance for credit losses determined on a collective basis is allocated to individual loans. The sum of the loan’s purchase price and initial allowance for credit losses becomes its amortized cost basis. The difference between the initial amortized cost basis and the par value of the loan is a noncredit discount or premium, which is accreted or amortized into interest income over the life of the loan. Subsequent changes to the allowance for credit losses are recorded through provision for credit losses.
Concentration of Credit Risk: Most of the Corporation’s business activity is with customers located within west-central Indiana, east-central Illinois, western Kentucky, middle and eastern Tennessee, and northern Georgia. Therefore, the Corporation’s exposure to credit risk is significantly affected by changes in the economy of this area. A major economic downturn in this area would have a negative effect on the Corporation’s loan portfolio.
The risk characteristics of each loan portfolio segment are as follows:
Commercial
Commercial loans are predominately loans to expand a business or finance asset purchases. The underlying risk in the Commercial loan segment is primarily a function of the reliability and sustainability of the cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral securing the transaction. From time to time, the cash flows of borrowers may be less than historical or as planned. In addition, the underlying collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial loans are secured by the assets financed or other business assets and most commercial loans are further supported by a personal guarantee. However, in some instances, short term loans are made on an unsecured basis. Agriculture production loans are typically secured by growing crops and generally secured by other assets such as farm equipment. Production loans are subject to weather and market pricing risks. The Corporation has established underwriting standards and guidelines for all commercial loan types.
The Corporation strives to maintain a geographically diverse commercial real estate portfolio. Commercial real estate loans are primarily underwritten based upon the cash flows of the underlying real estate or from the cash flows of the business conducted at the real estate. Generally, these types of loans will be fully guaranteed by the principal owners of the real estate and loan amounts must be supported by adequate collateral value. Commercial real estate loans may be adversely affected by factors in the local market, the regional economy, or industry specific factors. In addition, Commercial Construction loans are a specific type of commercial real estate loan
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which inherently carry more risk than loans for completed projects. Since these types of loans are underwritten utilizing estimated costs, feasibility studies, and estimated absorption rates, the underlying value of the project may change based upon the inaccuracy of these projections. Commercial construction loans are closely monitored, subject to industry standards, and disbursements are controlled during the construction process.
Residential
Real estate mortgages that are secured by 1-4 family residences are generally owner occupied and include residential real estate and residential real estate construction loans. The Corporation typically establishes a maximum loan-to-value ratio and generally requires private mortgage insurance if the ratio is exceeded. The Corporation sells substantially all of its long-term fixed mortgages to secondary market purchasers. Mortgages sold to secondary market purchasers are underwritten to specific guidelines. The Corporation originates some mortgages that are maintained in the bank’s loan portfolio. Portfolio loans are generally adjustable rate mortgages and are underwritten to conform to Qualified Mortgage standards. Several factors are considered in underwriting all Mortgages including the value of the underlying real estate, debt-to-income ratio and credit history of the borrower. Repayment is primarily dependent upon the personal income of the borrower and can be impacted by changes in borrower’s circumstances such as changes in employment status and changes in real estate property values. Risk is mitigated by the sale of substantially all long-term fixed rate mortgages, the underwriting of portfolio loans to Qualified Mortgage standards and the fact that mortgages are generally smaller individual amounts spread over a large number of borrowers.
Consumer
The consumer portfolio primarily consists of home equity loans and lines (typically secured by a subordinate lien on a 1-4 family residence), secured loans (typically secured by automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles, or motorcycles), cash/CD secured, and unsecured loans. Pricing, loan terms, and loan to value guidelines vary by product line. The underlying value of collateral dependent loans may vary based on a number of economic conditions, including fluctuations in home prices and unemployment levels. Underwriting of consumer loans is based on the individual credit profile and analysis of the debt repayment capacity for each borrower. Payments for consumer loans is typically set-up on equal monthly installments, however, future repayment may be impacted by a change in economic conditions or a change in the personal income levels of individual customers. Overall risks within the consumer portfolio are mitigated by the mix of various loan products, lending in various markets and the overall make-up of the portfolio (small loan sizes and a large number of individual borrowers).
Allowance for Credit Losses: Credit quality of loans is continuously monitored by management and is reflected within the allowance for credit losses for loans. The allowance for credit losses is an estimate of expected losses inherent within the Company’s loan portfolio. Credit quality is assessed and monitored by evaluating various attributes and the results of those evaluations are utilized in underwriting new loans and in our process for estimating expected credit losses. The allowance for credit losses is adjusted by a credit loss expense, which is reported in earnings, and reduced by the charge-off of loan amounts, net of recoveries. We have made a policy election to report accrued interest receivable as a separate line item on the balance sheet.
The allowance for credit loss estimation process involves procedures to appropriately consider the unique characteristics of the loan portfolio segments. These segments are further disaggregated into loan classes based on the level at which credit risk is monitored. When computing the level of expected credit losses, credit loss assumptions are estimated using a model that categorizes loan pools based on loss history, delinquency status, and other credit trends and risk characteristics, including current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts about the future. Determining the appropriateness of the allowance is complex and requires judgment by management about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. In future periods evaluations of the overall loan portfolio, in light of the factors and forecasts then prevailing, may result in significant changes in the allowance and credit loss expense in those future periods.
We utilize a cohort methodology to determine the allowance for credit losses. This method identifies and captures the balance of a pool of loans with similar risk characteristics at a particular point in time to form a cohort. Then it tracks the respective losses generated by that cohort of loans over their remaining life. When past performance may not be representative of future losses, loss rates are adjusted for qualitative and economic forecast factors.
The allowance level is influenced by loan volumes, loan quality rating migration or delinquency status, changes in historical loss experience, and other conditions influencing loss expectations, such as reasonable and supportable forecasts of economic conditions.
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The methodology for estimating the amount of expected credit losses reported in the allowance for credit losses consists of specific and pooled components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually evaluated. A loan is individually evaluated when the loan no longer shares similar risk characteristics with other loans in its respective loan pool. If a loan is individually evaluated, a portion of the allowance is allocated so that the loan is reported at the fair value of collateral, adjusted for selling costs, if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. The pooled component covers pools of loans that share similar risk characteristics, and is based on historical loss experienced since 2008. This historical loss experience is supplemented with other current factors based on the risks present for each portfolio segment. These current factors include items such as changes in lending policies or procedures, asset specific risks, and economic uncertainty in forward-looking forecasts. Economic indicators utilized in forecasting include unemployment rate, gross domestic product, housing starts, and interest rates.
We maintain an allowance for credit losses on unfunded lending commitments to provide for the risk of loss inherent in these arrangements. Unfunded commitments include funds available for disbursement on commercial and agriculture operating lines, commercial real estate and residential construction loans, and home equity lines of credit. The allowance is computed using a methodology similar to that used to determine the allowance for credit losses for loans, modified to take into account the probability of a drawdown on the commitment. The allowance for credit losses on unfunded commitments was $ 2.1 million at December 31, 2024, and $ 2.0 million at December 31, 2023.
Foreclosed Assets: Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosures are initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. Physical possession of residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan occurs when legal title is obtained upon completion of foreclosure or when the borrower conveys all interest in the property to satisfy the loan through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or similar legal agreement. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less estimated costs to sell. If fair value declines, a valuation allowance is recorded through expense. Costs after acquisition are expensed.
Premises and Equipment: Land is carried at cost. Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed over the useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 5 years for furniture and equipment and 33 to 39 years for buildings and leasehold improvements.
Restricted Stock: Restricted stock includes Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Indianapolis and Federal Reserve stock. This restricted stock is carried at cost and periodically evaluated for impairment. Because this stock is viewed as a long-term investment, impairment is based on ultimate recovery of par value. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.
Segment Reporting: The Corporation operates as a single segment entity for financial reporting purposes and has adopted ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting , for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company has determined that its current operating model is structured whereby banking locations and divisions serve a similar base of commercial and retail customers for which the Corporation provides similar products and services managed through similar processes and technology platforms. The Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) serves as the Corporation’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”). The CODM allocates resources and assesses performance of the Corporation based on the consolidated performance, excluding all significant intercompany balances and transactions of the Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, the banking segment, and does not significantly utilize disaggregated segment financial information for decision making and resource allocation. The CODM assesses performance for the banking segment and decides how to allocate resources based on net income as reported on the consolidated statement of income as consolidated net income. Accordingly, all of the Corporation’s operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment, the banking segment. All categories of interest expense and non-interest expense as disclosed on the Corporation’s consolidated statements of income are considered significant to the banking segment.
The Corporation has reviewed the requirements of ASU 2023-07 and has determined that no additional segment disclosures are required, specifically as a result of the following:
● the Corporation does not use the tracked performance on the disaggregated segment level for decision-making or resource allocation purposes,
● no significant segment-specific expenses or performance metrics are used internally for decision-making or resource allocation purposes, and
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● the level of financial consolidation presented in these financial statements aligns with the CODM’s internal reporting and decision-making process
Based on this assessment the Corporation financial statement disclosures fully comply with ASC 2023-07, and no additional qualitative segment disclosures are necessary.
Servicing Rights: Servicing rights are recognized separately when they are acquired through sales of loans. When mortgage loans are sold, servicing rights are initially recorded at fair value with the income statement effect recorded in gains on sales of loans. Fair value is based on market prices for comparable mortgage servicing contracts, when available, or alternatively, is based on third-party valuations that incorporate assumptions that market participants would use in estimating future net servicing income, such as the cost to service, the discount rate, ancillary income, prepayment speeds and default rates and losses. All classes of servicing assets are subsequently measured using the amortization method, which requires servicing rights to be amortized into non-interest income in proportion to, and over the period of, the estimated future net servicing income of the underlying loans.
Servicing assets are evaluated for impairment based upon the fair value of the rights as compared to carrying amount. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights into groupings based on predominant risk characteristics, such as interest rate, loan type and investor type. Impairment is recognized through a valuation allowance for an individual grouping, to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount. If the Corporation later determines that all or a portion of the impairment no longer exists for a particular grouping, a reduction of the allowance may be recorded as an increase to income. Changes in valuation allowances are reported with Other Service Charges and Fees on the income statement. The fair values of servicing rights are subject to significant fluctuations as a result of changes in estimated and actual prepayment speeds and default rates and losses.
Servicing fee income, which is included in Other Service Charges and Fees on the income statement, is for fees earned for servicing loans.
The fees are based on a contractual percentage of the outstanding principal or a fixed amount per loan and are recorded as income when earned. The amortization of mortgage servicing rights is netted against loan servicing fee income. Servicing fees totaled $ 1.1 million, $ 1.3 million and $ 1.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. Late fees and ancillary fees related to loan servicing are not material.
Stock based compensation: Compensation cost is recognized for restricted stock awards and units issued to employees based on the fair value of these awards at the date of grant. Market price of the Corporation’s common stock at the date of grant is used for restricted stock awards. Compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service period.
Transfers of Financial Assets: Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been relinquished. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when the assets have been isolated from the Corporation, the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets, and the Corporation does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity.
Bank-Owned Life Insurance: The Corporation has purchased life insurance policies on certain key executives. Bank-owned life insurance is recorded at its cash surrender value, or the amount that can be realized. Income on the investments in life insurance is included in other interest income.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill resulting from business combinations prior to January 1, 2009 represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill resulting from business combinations after January 1, 2009 represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill and intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life are not amortized, but tested for impairment at least annually. The Corporation has selected October 31 as the date to perform the annual impairment test. The final results determined that there was no impairment of goodwill. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values. Goodwill is the only intangible asset with an indefinite life on our balance sheet.
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Other intangible assets consist of core deposit assets arising from the whole bank and branch acquisitions. They are initially measured at fair value and then are amortized on an accelerated basis over their estimated useful lives, which are 10 and 12 years , respectively.
Long-Term Assets: Premises and equipment and other long-term assets are reviewed for impairment when events indicate their carrying amount may not be recoverable from future undiscounted cash flows. If impaired, the assets are recorded at fair value.
Benefit Plans: Pension expense is the net of service and interest cost, return on plan assets and amortization of gains and losses not immediately recognized. The amount contributed is determined by a formula as decided by the Board of Directors. Deferred compensation and supplemental retirement plan expense allocates the benefits over years of service.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan: Shares of treasury stock are issued to the ESOP and compensation expense is recognized based upon the total market price of shares when contributed.
Deferred Compensation Plan: Prior to 2011, a deferred compensation plan covered all directors. Under the plan, the Corporation pays each director, or their beneficiary, the amount of fees deferred plus interest over 10 years , beginning when the director achieves age 65. A liability is accrued for the obligation under these plans. The expense incurred for the deferred compensation for each of the last three years was $ 56 thousand, $ 49 thousand, and $ 78 thousand, resulting in a deferred compensation liability of $ 1.0 million at December 31, 2024 and $ 1.1 million at December 31, 2023. There are no deferred compensation plans now in effect for directors.
Incentive Plans: A long-term incentive plan established in 2000 provides for the payment of incentive rewards as a 15-year annuity to all directors and certain key officers. That plan was in place through December 31, 2009, and compensation expense is recognized over the service period. Payments under the plan generally did not begin until the earlier of January 1, 2015, or the January 1 immediately following the year in which the participant reaches age 65. There was no compensation expense related to this plan for 2024, 2023 and 2022. There is a liability of $ 2.9 million and $ 3.8 million as of year-end 2024 and 2023. In 2011 the Corporation adopted the 2011 Short-term Incentive Plan and the 2011 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan designed to reward key officers based on certain performance measures. The short-term portion of the plan is paid out within 75 days of year end and the long-term plan vests over a three year period and is paid out within 75 days of the end of each vesting period. The compensation expense related to the plans in 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $ 3.0 million, $ 2.9 million and $ 2.0 million, respectively, and resulted in a liability of $ 2.0 million at December 31, 2024 and $ 1.8 million at December 31, 2023.
The Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan is a long term incentive plan that was designed to align the interests of participants with the interest of shareholders. Under the plan, awards may be made based on certain performance measures. The grants are made in restricted stock units that are subject to a vesting schedule.
Income Taxes: Income tax expense is the total of the current year income tax due or refundable and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts for the temporary differences between carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities, computed using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur. The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50 % likely of being realized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.
The Corporation recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.
Loan Commitments and Related Financial Instruments: Financial instruments include credit instruments, such as commitments to make loans and standby letters of credit, issued to meet customer financing needs. The face amount for these items represents the exposure to loss, before considering customer collateral or ability to repay. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded.
Earnings Per Share: Earnings per common share is net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The Corporation does not have any potentially dilutive securities as the restricted stock awards are included in outstanding shares. Earnings and dividends per share are restated for stock splits and dividends through the date of issue of the financial statements.
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Comprehensive Income (Loss): Comprehensive income (loss) consists of net income and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss) includes unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale and changes in the funded status of the retirement plans, net of taxes, which are also recognized as separate components of equity.
Loss Contingencies: Loss contingencies, including claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, are recorded as liabilities when the likelihood of loss is probable and an amount of range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Management does not believe there are currently such matters that will have a material effect on the financial statements.
Dividend Restriction: Banking regulations require maintaining certain capital levels and may limit the dividends paid by the bank to the holding company or by the holding company to shareholders.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Fair values of financial instruments are estimated using relevant market information and other assumptions, as more fully disclosed in a separate note. Fair value estimates involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment regarding interest rates, credit risk, prepayments and other factors, especially in the absence of broad markets for particular items. Changes in assumptions or market conditions could significantly affect the estimates.
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted:
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 adopted ASU 2022-03 on January 1, 2024, and it had no impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In March 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (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 adoption is permitted in any interim period. The Corporation adopted ASU 2023-02 on January 1, 2024 on a modified retrospective basis. As a result of the adoption, other assets increased $ 19 million, other liabilities increased $ 21 million, and retained earnings decreased $ 1.7 million.
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2023-07 “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures.” These amendments require, among other things, that a public entity that has a single reportable segment provide all the disclosures required by the amendments in this ASU and all existing segment disclosures in Topic 208. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Corporation adopted ASU 2023-07 on January 1, 2024 for fiscal year activity and will apply ASU 2023-07 in interim periods within fiscal years beginning January 1, 2025. For additional information relating to the adoption of the amendments, see Note 1, under Segment Reporting.
Recently Issued Not Yet Effective Accounting Pronouncements:
In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2023-09 “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures.” Among other things, these amendments require that public business entities on an annual basis (1) disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation and (2) provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold (if the effect of those reconciling items is equal to or greater than five percent of the amount computed by multiplying pretax income (loss) by the applicable statutory income tax rate.) The amendments also require that all entities disclose on an annual basis the following information about income taxes paid: (1) the amount of income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign taxes and (2) the amount of income taxes paid (net of refunds received) disaggregated by individual jurisdictions in which income taxes paid (net of refunds received) is equal to or greater than five percent of total income taxes paid (net of refunds received.) This guidance is effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available for
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issuance. The amendments should be applied on a prospective basis although retrospective application is permitted. The Corporation is assessing ASU 2023-09 and i ts effect on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures .
In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2024-03, “Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses.” This update is intended to provide investors more detailed disclosures around specific types of expenses. This ASU requires certain details for expenses presented on the face of the consolidated statements of income as well as selling expenses to be presented in the notes to the financial statements. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The disclosure updates are required to be applied prospectively with the option for retrospective application. The Corporation is assessing ASU 2024-03 and i ts effect on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures .
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2. FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
Accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) of identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
The fair value of securities available-for-sale is determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).
For those securities that cannot be priced using quoted market prices or observable inputs, a Level 3 valuation is determined. These securities are primarily trust preferred securities, which are priced using Level 3 due to current market illiquidity, and state and municipal securities. The fair value of the trust preferred securities is obtained from a third party provider without adjustment. Management obtains values from other pricing sources to validate the Standard & Poors pricing that they currently utilizes. The fair value of state and municipal obligations are derived by comparing the securities to current market rates plus an appropriate credit spread to determine an estimated value. Illiquidity spreads are then considered. Credit reviews are performed on each of the issuers. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Corporation’s state and municipal obligations are credit spreads related to specific issuers. Significantly higher credit spread assumptions would result in significantly lower fair value measurement. Conversely, significantly lower credit spreads would result in a significantly higher fair value measurement.
The fair value of derivatives is based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2 inputs).
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December 31, 2024
Fair Value Measurements Using
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
U.S. Government agencies
$
—
$
78,982
$
—
$
78,982
Mortgage Backed Securities-residential
—
541,320
—
541,320
Mortgage Backed Securities-commercial
—
13,661
—
13,661
Collateralized mortgage obligations
—
163,026
—
163,026
State and municipal
—
359,523
805
360,328
Municipal taxable
—
35,777
—
35,777
U.S. Treasury
—
—
—
—
Collateralized debt obligations
—
—
2,896
2,896
TOTAL
$
—
$
1,192,289
$
3,701
$
1,195,990
Derivative Assets
3,060
Derivative Liabilities
( 3,060 )
December 31, 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
$
—
$
91,440
$
—
$
91,440
Mortgage Backed Securities-residential
—
569,885
—
569,885
Mortgage Backed Securities-commercial
—
7,483
—
7,483
Collateralized mortgage obligations
—
180,829
—
180,829
State and municipal
—
369,631
1,180
370,811
Municipal taxable
—
34,285
—
34,285
U.S. Treasury
—
1,402
—
1,402
Collateralized debt obligations
—
—
3,002
3,002
TOTAL
$
—
$
1,254,955
$
4,182
$
1,259,137
Derivative Assets
2,878
Derivative Liabilities
( 2,878 )
There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2024 and 2023.
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The table below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Year Ended
December 31, 2024
State and
municipal
Collateralized
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
obligations
debt obligations
Total
Beginning balance, January 1
$
1,180
$
3,002
$
4,182
Total realized/unrealized gains or losses
Included in earnings
—
—
—
Included in other comprehensive income
—
( 106 )
( 106 )
Transfers
—
—
—
Settlements
( 375 )
—
( 375 )
Ending balance, December 31
$
805
$
2,896
$
3,701
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Year Ended
December 31, 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
—
16
16
Purchases
—
—
—
Settlements
( 365 )
—
( 365 )
Ending balance, December 31
$
1,180
$
3,002
$
4,182
There were no unrealized gains and losses recorded in earnings for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 or 2022.
Other real estate owned is valued at Level 3. Other real estate owned at December 31, 2024 with a value of $ 523 thousand was reduced by zero for fair value adjustment. At December 31, 2024, other real estate owned was comprised of $ 433 thousand from commercial loans and $ 90 thousand from residential loans. Other real estate owned at December 31, 2023 with a value of $ 107 thousand was reduced by $ 57 thousand for fair value adjustment. At December 31, 2023, other real estate owned was comprised of $ 26 thousand from commercial loans and $ 81 thousand from residential loans.
Fair value for collateral dependent loans is measured based on the value of the collateral securing those loans, and is determined using several methods. Generally the fair value of real estate is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. Appraisals for real estate generally use three methods to derive value: cost, sales or market comparison and income approach. The cost method bases value on the cost to replace current property. The market comparison evaluates the sales price of similar properties in the same market area. The income approach considers net operating income generated by the property and the investor’s required return. The final fair value is based on a reconciliation of these three approaches. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a cash flow analysis, a broker’s opinion of value, the net present value of future cash flows, or an observable market price from an active market. Fair value of other real estate is based upon the current appraised values of the properties as determined by qualified licensed appraisers and the Company’s judgment of other relevant market conditions. Appraisals are obtained annually and reductions in value are recorded as a valuation through a charge to expense. The primary unobservable input used by management in estimating fair value are additional discounts to the appraised value to consider market conditions and the age of the appraisal, which are based on management’s past experience in resolving these types of properties. These discounts range from 20 % to 100 % with an average discount of 78 %. Values for non-real estate collateral, such as business equipment, are based on appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers or the customers financial statements. Values for non-real estate collateral use much higher discounts than real estate collateral. Other real estate and collateral dependent loans carried at fair value are primarily comprised of smaller balance properties.
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The following tables present quantitative information about recurring and non-recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Fair Value
Valuation Technique(s)
Unobservable Input(s)
Range
State and municipal obligations
$
805
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
4.24 %- 4.44
%
Collateralized debt obligations
$
2,896
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
6.62
%
Collateral dependent loans
$
3,099
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions
20.00 %- 100.00
%
(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
$
3,002
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
7.36
%
Collateral dependent loans
11,306
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions
0.00 %- 100.00
%
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments are shown below. Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, accrued interest receivable and payable, demand deposits, short-term and certain other borrowings, and variable-rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully. Security fair values are determined as previously described. It is not practicable to determine the fair value of restricted stock due to restrictions placed on their transferability. For fixed-rate loans or deposits, variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent repricing or repricing limits, and for longer-term borrowings, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and credit risk. Loan fair value estimates represent an exit price for 2024 and 2023. Fair values for collateral dependent loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis or underlying collateral values. Fair value of debt is based on current rates for similar financing. The fair value of off-balance sheet items is not considered material.
The carrying amount and estimated fair value of financial assets and liabilities are presented in the tables below and were determined based on the above assumptions:
December 31, 2024
Carrying
Fair Value
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Cash and due from banks
$
93,526
$
35,889
$
57,637
$
—
$
93,526
Federal funds sold
820
—
820
—
820
Securities available-for-sale
1,195,990
—
1,192,289
3,701
1,195,990
Restricted stock
17,555
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Loans, net
3,790,409
—
—
3,717,843
3,717,843
Accrued interest receivable
26,934
—
6,543
20,391
26,934
Deposits
( 4,718,914 )
—
( 4,723,356 )
—
( 4,723,356 )
Short-term borrowings
( 187,057 )
—
( 187,057 )
—
( 187,057 )
Other borrowings
( 28,120 )
—
( 29,693 )
—
( 29,693 )
Accrued interest payable
( 3,799 )
—
( 3,799 )
—
( 3,799 )
December 31, 2023
Carrying
Fair Value
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Cash and due from banks
$
76,759
$
25,467
$
51,292
$
—
$
76,759
Federal funds sold
282
—
282
—
282
Securities available-for-sale
1,259,137
—
1,254,955
4,182
1,259,137
Restricted stock
15,364
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Loans, net
3,128,054
—
—
3,025,621
3,025,621
Accrued interest receivable
24,877
—
6,755
18,122
24,877
Deposits
( 4,090,068 )
—
( 4,094,552 )
—
( 4,094,552 )
Short-term borrowings
( 67,221 )
—
( 67,221 )
—
( 67,221 )
Other borrowings
( 108,577 )
—
( 108,496 )
—
( 108,496 )
Accrued interest payable
( 2,588 )
—
( 2,588 )
—
( 2,588 )
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3. RESTRICTIONS ON CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS:
Certain affiliate banks are required to maintain average reserve balances with the Federal Reserve Bank. The amount of those reserve balances was zero at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
4. SECURITIES:
The fair value of securities available-for-sale and related gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows:
December 31, 2024
Amortized
Unrealized
Unrealized
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Cost
Gains
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Government agencies
$
90,649
$
3
$
( 11,670 )
$
78,982
Mortgage Backed Securities - residential
630,556
15
( 89,251 )
541,320
Mortgage Backed Securities - commercial
14,182
2
( 523 )
13,661
Collateralized mortgage obligations
190,552
29
( 27,555 )
163,026
State and municipal obligations
394,696
171
( 34,539 )
360,328
Municipal taxable
41,162
11
( 5,396 )
35,777
Collateralized debt obligations
—
2,896
—
2,896
TOTAL
$
1,361,797
$
3,127
$
( 168,934 )
$
1,195,990
December 31, 2023
Amortized
Unrealized
Unrealized
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Cost
Gains
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Government agencies
$
102,978
$
4
$
( 11,542 )
$
91,440
Mortgage Backed Securities-residential
653,507
53
( 83,675 )
569,885
Mortgage Backed Securities-commercial
7,919
—
( 436 )
7,483
Collateralized mortgage obligations
209,398
6
( 28,575 )
180,829
State and municipal obligations
397,413
1,407
( 28,009 )
370,811
Municipal taxable
39,872
12
( 5,599 )
34,285
U.S. Treasury
1,411
—
( 9 )
1,402
Collateralized debt obligations
—
3,002
—
3,002
TOTAL
$
1,412,498
$
4,484
$
( 157,845 )
$
1,259,137
As of December 31, 2024, the Corporation does not have any securities from any issuer, other than the U.S. Government, with an aggregate book or fair value that exceeds ten percent of shareholders’ equity.
Securities with a carrying value of approximately $ 929.8 million and $ 992.1 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, were pledged as collateral for short-term borrowings and for other purposes.
Below is a summary of the gross gains and losses realized by the Corporation on investment sales and calls during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
2022
Proceeds
$
11,419
$
330
$
1,565
Gross gains
133
1
6
Gross losses
( 30 )
( 2 )
( 3 )
Gains of $ 133 thousand and losses of $ 30 thousand in 2024 and gains of $ 1 thousand and losses of $ 2 thousand in 2023 and gains of $ 6 thousand and losses of $ 3 thousand in 2022 resulted from redemption premiums on called and sold securities.
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Contractual maturities of debt securities at year-end 2024 were as follows. Securities not due at a single maturity or with no maturity date, primarily mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage obligations, are shown separately.
Available-for-Sale
Amortized
Fair
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Cost
Value
Due in one year or less
$
8,256
$
8,135
Due after one but within five years
45,469
44,008
Due after five but within ten years
121,980
117,935
Due after ten years
350,802
307,905
526,507
477,983
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations
835,290
718,007
TOTAL
$
1,361,797
$
1,195,990
The following tables show the securities’ gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2024 and 2023.
December 31, 2024
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
$
3,696
$
( 107 )
$
74,636
$
( 11,563 )
$
78,332
$
( 11,670 )
Mortgage Backed Securities - Residential
51,996
( 1,113 )
481,270
( 88,138 )
533,266
( 89,251 )
Mortgage Backed Securities - Commercial
6,937
( 161 )
5,388
( 362 )
12,325
( 523 )
Collateralized mortgage obligations
85
—
158,244
( 27,555 )
158,329
( 27,555 )
State and municipal obligations
89,321
( 953 )
232,247
( 33,586 )
321,568
( 34,539 )
Municipal taxable
1,587
( 20 )
31,918
( 5,376 )
33,505
( 5,396 )
U.S. Treasury
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total temporarily impaired securities
$
153,622
$
( 2,354 )
$
983,703
$
( 166,580 )
$
1,137,325
$
( 168,934 )
December 31, 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
$
3,757
$
( 73 )
$
87,291
$
( 11,469 )
$
91,048
$
( 11,542 )
Mortgage Backed Securities - Residential
3,810
( 41 )
556,414
( 83,634 )
560,224
( 83,675 )
Mortgage Backed Securities - Commercial
—
—
7,483
( 436 )
7,483
( 436 )
Collateralized mortgage obligations
12,981
( 303 )
164,871
( 28,272 )
177,852
( 28,575 )
State and municipal obligations
45,154
( 319 )
212,022
( 27,690 )
257,176
( 28,009 )
Municipal taxable
—
—
31,958
( 5,599 )
31,958
( 5,599 )
U.S. Treasury
1,402
( 9 )
—
—
1,402
( 9 )
Total temporarily impaired securities
$
67,104
$
( 745 )
$
1,060,039
$
( 157,100 )
$
1,127,143
$
( 157,845 )
The Corporation held 962 investment securities with an amortized cost greater than fair value as of December 31, 2024. The unrealized losses on collateralized mortgage obligations, all mortgage-backed securities and state and municipal obligations represent negative adjustments to fair value relative to the rate of interest paid on the securities and not losses related to the creditworthiness of the issuer. Gross unrealized losses on investment securities were $ 168.9 million as of December 31, 2024 and $ 157.8 million as of December 31, 2023. Management does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that management would be required to sell the securities prior to their anticipated recovery. Management believes the value will recover as the securities approach maturity or market rates change.
Management evaluates securities for impairment related to credit losses at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. The investment securities portfolio is evaluated for impairment related to credit losses by segregating the portfolio into two general segments.
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In evaluating for impairment, management considers the reason for the decline, the extent of the decline, 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 the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis for the security, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded, limited to the amount that the fair value of the security is less than its amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.
In prior years, a significant portion of the total unrealized losses relates to collateralized debt obligations that were separately evaluated under FASB ASC 325-40, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets. Based upon qualitative considerations, such as a downgrade in credit rating or further defaults of underlying issuers during the year, and an analysis of expected cash flows, we determined that three CDOs included in collateralized debt obligations were other-than-temporarily impaired. One of the CDO’s was called in first quarter 2017. A second was called in second quarter 2018. The remaining CDO has a contractual balance of $ 3.7 million at December 31, 2024 which has been reduced to $ 3.0 million by $ 750 thousand of interest payments received, $ 3.0 million of cumulative credit loss charges recorded through earnings to date and increased by $ 2.9 million recorded in other comprehensive income. These securities are collateralized by trust preferred securities issued primarily by bank holding companies, but certain pools do include a limited number of insurance companies.
The table below presents a rollforward of the credit losses recognized in earnings for the years presented:
Three Months Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
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. LOANS:
Loans are summarized as follows:
December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
Commercial
$
2,196,351
$
1,817,526
Residential
967,386
695,788
Consumer
668,058
646,758
Total gross loans
3,831,795
3,160,072
Deferred costs, net
5,346
7,749
Allowance for credit losses
( 46,732 )
( 39,767 )
TOTAL
$
3,790,409
$
3,128,054
The Corporation periodically sells residential mortgage loans it originates based on the overall loan demand of the Corporation and the outstanding balances in the residential mortgage portfolio. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, loans held for sale were $ 2.7 million and $ 2.5 million, respectively, and are included in the totals above.
In the normal course of business, the Corporation’s subsidiary bank makes loans to directors and executive officers and to their associates. In 2024, the aggregate dollar amount of these loans to directors and executive officers who held office amounted to $ 44.7 million at the beginning of the year. During 2024, advances of $ 11.2 million, and repayments of $ 16.2 million were made with respect to related party loans for an aggregate dollar amount outstanding of $ 39.7 million at December 31, 2024.
Loans serviced for others, which are not reported as assets, total $ 411.8 million and $ 462.6 million at year-end 2024 and 2023. Custodial escrow balances maintained in connection with serviced loans were $ 1.9 million and $ 2.1 million at year-end 2024 and 2023.
Activity for capitalized mortgage servicing rights (included in other assets) was as follows:
December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
2022
Servicing rights:
Beginning of year
$
1,211
$
1,767
$
1,959
Additions
—
—
489
Amortized to expense
( 429 )
( 556 )
( 681 )
End of year
$
782
$
1,211
$
1,767
Third party valuations are conducted periodically for mortgage servicing rights. Based on these valuations, fair values were approximately $ 2.7 million and $ 2.9 million at year end 2024 and 2023. There was no valuation allowance in 2024 or 2023.
Fair value for 2024 was determined using a discount rate of 12.5 %, prepayment speeds ranging from 92 % to 195 %, depending on the stratification of the specific right. Fair value at year end 2023 was determined using a discount rate of 12.5 %, prepayment speeds ranging from 100 % to 197 %, depending on the stratification of the specific right. Mortgage servicing rights are amortized over 8 years , the expected life of the sold loans.
6. ACQUISITIONS:
On July 1, 2024, the Corporation completed its acquisition of SimplyBank. Therefore, the results of SimplyBank have been included in the results of operations beginning on July 1, 2024. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Interim Merger (the “Effective Time”), other than dissenting shares, each share of SimplyBank Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, was converted into the right to receive $ 718.38 per share in cash. The aggregate value of the transaction was approximately $ 73.4 million. Acquisition-related costs of $ 1.7 million are included in the Corporation’s income statement for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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Goodwill of $ 13.0 million arising from the acquisition consisted largely of synergies and the cost savings resulting from the combining of the operations of the companies. The goodwill value is subject to change pending receipt of the final valuation. The goodwill for SimplyBank is deductible for income tax purposes as the transaction was accounted for as a taxable acquisition. The following table summarizes the consideration paid and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized at the acquisition date.
Measurement
As Initially
Period
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Reported
Adjustments
As Adjusted
Consideration
Cash consideration
$
73,400
$
—
$
73,400
Fair value of total consideration transferred
$
73,400
$
—
$
73,400
Assets acquired
Cash
$
101,553
$
—
$
101,553
Investment securities available-for-sale
77,350
—
77,350
Federal funds sold
—
—
—
Bank owned life insurance
12,816
—
12,816
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
726
—
726
Loans
467,997
2,731
470,728
Premises and equipment
14,231
—
14,231
Core deposit intangibles
19,788
—
19,788
Other assets
6,184
—
6,184
Total assets acquired
700,645
2,731
703,376
Liabilities assumed
Deposits
622,937
—
622,937
FHLB advances
1,719
—
1,719
Other liabilities
12,899
—
12,899
Total liabilities assumed
637,555
—
637,555
Net identifiable assets
63,090
2,731
65,821
Goodwill
$
10,310
$
2,731
$
13,041
The fair value of net assets acquired includes fair value adjustments to certain receivables that were not considered impaired as of the acquisition date. The fair value adjustments were determined using discounted contractual cash flows. However, the Corporation believes that all contractual cash flows related to these financial instruments will be collected. As such, these receivables were not considered impaired at the acquisition date and were not subject to guidance relating to purchase credit deteriorated loans, which have shown evidence of credit deterioration since origination.
The fair value of purchased financial assets with credit deterioration was $ 1.7 million on the date of acquisition. The gross contractual amounts receivable relating to the purchased financial assets with credit deterioration was $ 4.7 million. The Corporation estimates, on the date of acquisition, that $ 3.0 million of the contractual cash flows specific to the purchased financial assets with credit deterioration will not be collected.
The following table presents supplemental pro forma information as if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of 2023. The unaudited pro forma information includes adjustments for interest income on loans and securities acquired, interest expense on deposits acquired, and the related income tax effects. The pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had the transactions been effected on the assumed dates.
Year Ended December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
2024
2023
Net interest income
$
188,441
$
196,646
Net income
$
36,425
$
70,586
Basic and diluted earnings per share
$
3.08
$
5.91
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7. ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES:
The following table presents the activity of the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Allowance for Credit Losses:
December 31, 2024
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Commercial
Residential
Consumer
Unallocated
Total
Beginning balance
$
13,264
$
14,327
$
11,797
$
379
$
39,767
PCD ACL on acquired loans
3,006
—
—
—
3,006
Provision for credit losses
6,637
3,035
6,620
( 126 )
16,166
Loans charged -off
( 7,890 )
( 343 )
( 11,056 )
—
( 19,289 )
Recoveries
1,946
451
4,685
—
7,082
Ending Balance
$
16,963
$
17,470
$
12,046
$
253
$
46,732
Allowance for Credit Losses:
December 31, 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
198
( 317 )
7,193
221
7,295
Loans charged -off
( 966 )
( 216 )
( 14,314 )
—
( 15,496 )
Recoveries
1,083
292
6,814
—
8,189
Ending Balance
$
13,264
$
14,327
$
11,797
$
379
$
39,767
Allowance for Credit Losses:
December 31, 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
( 4,079 )
( 3,850 )
6,131
( 227 )
( 2,025 )
Loans charged off
( 3,917 )
( 657 )
( 11,132 )
—
( 15,706 )
Recoveries
2,062
759
6,384
—
9,205
Ending Balance
$
12,949
$
14,568
$
12,104
$
158
$
39,779
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The following tables present the recorded investment in nonperforming loans by class of loans.
December 31, 2024
Loans Past
Nonaccrual
Due Over
With No
90 Days Still
Allowance
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Accruing
Nonaccrual
For Credit Loss
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
$
43
$
2,092
$
—
Farmland
—
1,047
806
Non Farm, Non Residential
—
1,733
897
Agriculture
—
644
623
All Other Commercial
—
1,181
1,116
Residential
First Liens
459
1,464
694
Home Equity
822
107
—
Junior Liens
243
85
27
Multifamily
321
291
225
All Other Residential
—
103
46
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
—
2,364
—
All Other Consumer
—
368
—
TOTAL
$
1,888
$
11,479
$
4,434
December 31, 2023
Loans Past
Nonaccrual
Due Over
With No
90 Days Still
Allowance
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Accruing
Nonaccrual
For Credit Loss
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
$
5
$
13,971
$
860
Farmland
—
1,221
1,201
Non Farm, Non Residential
—
995
1,011
Agriculture
—
1,147
1,103
All Other Commercial
—
1,046
1,027
Residential
First Liens
620
960
—
Home Equity
32
68
—
Junior Liens
239
67
—
Multifamily
47
543
373
All Other Residential
—
427
—
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
45
2,933
—
All Other Consumer
—
218
—
TOTAL
$
988
$
23,596
$
5,575
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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 December 31, 2024 that were both experiencing financial difficulty and modified during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, 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
First Liens
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
0.00
%
Junior Liens
—
—
—
64
—
—
0.10
%
Multifamily
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.00
%
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
25
—
138
25
81
82
0.06
%
TOTAL
$
25
$
—
$
138
$
89
$
81
$
82
0.01
%
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 twelve months ended December 31, 2024 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 twelve months ended December 31, 2024.
Weighted-
Weighted-
Average
Average
Principal
Interest Rate
Term
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Forgiveness
Reduction
Extension
Residential
First Liens
$
—
—
%
—
Junior Liens
$
—
1.38
%
—
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
61
3.49
%
17
TOTAL
$
61
2.70
%
17
There were no modified loans that had a payment default during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 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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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans by class of loans:
December 31, 2024
Collateral Type
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Real Estate
Other
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
$
1
$
5,978
Farmland
996
—
Non Farm, Non Residential
4,111
—
Agriculture
—
623
All Other Commercial
1,116
—
Residential
First Liens
694
—
Home Equity
—
—
Junior Liens
27
—
Multifamily
225
—
All Other Residential
46
—
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
—
—
All Other Consumer
—
—
Total
$
7,216
$
6,601
December 31, 2023
Collateral Type
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Real Estate
Other
Commercial
Commercial & Industrial
$
1,454
$
12,056
Farmland
1,633
—
Non Farm, Non Residential
3,919
—
Agriculture
49
1,054
All Other Commercial
1,027
—
Residential
First Liens
32
—
Home Equity
—
—
Junior Liens
—
—
Multifamily
373
—
All Other Residential
349
—
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
—
—
All Other Consumer
—
—
Total
$
8,836
$
13,110
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The following tables present the aging of the recorded investment in loans by past due category and class of loans.
December 31, 2024
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
$
746
$
768
$
208
$
1,722
$
571,244
$
572,966
Farmland
598
—
806
1,404
131,582
132,986
Non Farm, Non Residential
1,619
—
—
1,619
811,252
812,871
Agriculture
—
—
642
642
148,647
149,289
All Other Commercial
1,297
152
—
1,449
540,948
542,397
Residential
First Liens
4,304
1,361
1,224
6,889
444,792
451,681
Home Equity
639
157
906
1,702
88,137
89,839
Junior Liens
356
101
290
747
64,154
64,901
Multifamily
529
74
345
948
318,763
319,711
All Other Residential
25
—
108
133
44,477
44,610
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
10,176
1,435
808
12,419
627,119
639,538
All Other Consumer
555
122
123
800
30,843
31,643
TOTAL
$
20,844
$
4,170
$
5,460
$
30,474
$
3,821,958
$
3,852,432
December 31, 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
$
668
$
488
$
1,136
$
2,292
$
649,801
$
652,093
Farmland
58
—
1,201
1,259
132,147
133,406
Non Farm, Non Residential
—
—
—
—
439,009
439,009
Agriculture
—
—
1,141
1,141
139,900
141,041
All Other Commercial
—
—
—
—
464,776
464,776
Residential
First Liens
2,841
816
924
4,581
354,711
359,292
Home Equity
360
188
71
619
65,191
65,810
Junior Liens
462
124
262
848
57,985
58,833
Multifamily
117
140
373
630
191,104
191,734
All Other Residential
554
—
47
601
21,961
22,562
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
12,491
1,754
761
15,006
602,442
617,448
All Other Consumer
397
102
13
512
31,857
32,369
TOTAL
$
17,948
$
3,612
$
5,929
$
27,489
$
3,150,884
$
3,178,373
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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.
Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be pass rated loans. Loans listed as not rated are either less than $ 100 thousand or are included in groups of homogeneous loans.
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The following tables present the commercial loan portfolio by risk category. These balances do not include accrued interest:
December 31, 2024
Term Loans at Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
Revolving
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Prior
Loans
Total
Commercial
Commercial and Industrial
Pass
$
92,372
$
38,454
$
104,695
$
76,691
$
35,180
$
90,984
$
85,448
$
523,824
Special Mention
354
137
870
9,953
2,931
1,052
1,078
$
16,375
Substandard
4,464
3,461
233
1,478
374
10,244
5,904
$
26,158
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
2,041
924
735
353
153
75
—
$
4,281
Subtotal
$
99,231
$
42,976
$
106,533
$
88,475
$
38,638
$
102,355
$
92,430
$
570,638
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
1,982
$
4,716
$
54
$
96
$
-
$
6,848
Farmland
Pass
$
12,676
$
19,782
$
15,526
$
20,086
$
7,565
$
51,413
$
494
$
127,542
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
817
—
$
817
Substandard
—
—
35
237
—
1,292
—
$
1,564
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
—
—
—
—
—
11
—
$
11
Subtotal
$
12,676
$
19,782
$
15,561
$
20,323
$
7,565
$
53,533
$
494
$
129,934
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
—
Non Farm, Non Residential
Pass
$
145,512
$
85,201
$
162,233
$
167,505
$
40,094
$
164,625
$
19,286
$
784,456
Special Mention
—
107
411
12,976
—
—
—
$
13,494
Substandard
636
50
2,596
2,736
102
5,602
—
$
11,722
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
—
—
—
—
658
62
—
$
720
Subtotal
$
146,148
$
85,358
$
165,240
$
183,217
$
40,854
$
170,289
$
19,286
$
810,392
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
—
Agriculture
Pass
$
12,492
$
7,810
$
9,281
$
4,815
$
4,824
$
20,925
$
81,991
$
142,138
Special Mention
—
—
84
—
5
1,353
1,750
$
3,192
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
649
—
$
649
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
12
—
27
23
13
—
—
$
75
Subtotal
$
12,504
$
7,810
$
9,392
$
4,838
$
4,842
$
22,927
$
83,741
$
146,054
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
53
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
53
Other Commercial
Pass
$
61,991
$
56,715
$
99,257
$
112,668
$
93,030
$
102,823
$
10,435
$
536,919
Special Mention
—
—
—
—
—
758
—
$
758
Substandard
—
—
940
—
21
240
—
$
1,201
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
—
—
26
—
9
420
—
$
455
Subtotal
$
61,991
$
56,715
$
100,223
$
112,668
$
93,060
$
104,241
$
10,435
$
539,333
Current period gross charge-offs
$
889
$
100
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
989
Residential
Multifamily >5 Residential
Pass
$
78,426
$
65,289
$
58,565
$
42,191
$
22,950
$
26,018
$
4,662
$
298,101
Special Mention
—
—
12,538
—
342
6,259
—
$
19,139
Substandard
—
—
225
—
—
24
—
$
249
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
—
—
—
424
—
653
—
$
1,077
Subtotal
$
78,426
$
65,289
$
71,328
$
42,615
$
23,292
$
32,954
$
4,662
$
318,566
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
—
Total
Pass
$
403,469
$
273,251
$
449,557
$
423,956
$
203,643
$
456,788
$
202,316
$
2,412,980
Special Mention
354
244
13,903
22,929
3,278
10,239
2,828
$
53,775
Substandard
5,100
3,511
4,029
4,451
497
18,051
5,904
$
41,543
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
2,053
924
788
800
833
1,221
—
$
6,619
$
410,976
$
277,930
$
468,277
$
452,136
$
208,251
$
486,299
$
211,048
$
2,514,917
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December 31, 2023
Term Loans at Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
Revolving
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Loans
Total
Commercial
Commercial and Industrial
Pass
$
80,873
$
131,522
$
112,811
$
47,445
$
44,257
$
100,872
$
81,551
$
599,331
Special Mention
6
221
10,025
3,442
323
866
2,715
$
17,598
Substandard
3,620
4,734
1,842
981
1,789
5,354
7,932
$
26,252
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
3,476
1,352
847
431
144
93
—
$
6,343
Subtotal
$
87,975
$
137,829
$
125,525
$
52,299
$
46,513
$
107,185
$
92,198
$
649,524
Current period gross charge-offs
$
8
$
72
$
40
$
78
$
24
$
49
$
-
$
271
Farmland
Pass
$
21,232
$
16,025
$
20,794
$
8,310
$
8,790
$
52,357
$
287
$
127,795
Special Mention
—
—
4
—
363
710
—
$
1,077
Substandard
—
—
—
41
309
1,370
—
$
1,720
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
—
—
—
—
—
14
—
$
14
Subtotal
$
21,232
$
16,025
$
20,798
$
8,351
$
9,462
$
54,451
$
287
$
130,606
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
—
Non Farm, Non Residential
Pass
$
73,740
$
123,319
$
69,477
$
23,965
$
22,550
$
106,752
$
7,606
$
427,409
Special Mention
—
732
995
—
845
—
—
$
2,572
Substandard
102
—
—
—
479
6,356
—
$
6,937
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
—
—
—
678
—
65
—
$
743
Subtotal
$
73,842
$
124,051
$
70,472
$
24,643
$
23,874
$
113,173
$
7,606
$
437,661
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
—
Agriculture
Pass
$
10,764
$
11,299
$
6,614
$
6,118
$
7,443
$
25,678
$
64,476
$
132,392
Special Mention
—
86
—
8
—
605
3,618
$
4,317
Substandard
—
55
—
—
50
1,067
—
$
1,172
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
—
51
31
35
24
—
—
$
141
Subtotal
$
10,764
$
11,491
$
6,645
$
6,161
$
7,517
$
27,350
$
68,094
$
138,022
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
—
Other Commercial
Pass
$
27,401
$
105,046
$
104,307
$
94,029
$
4,774
$
112,159
$
9,177
$
456,893
Special Mention
—
—
—
2,478
—
830
—
$
3,308
Substandard
—
1,027
16
—
—
—
—
$
1,043
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
—
12
—
—
—
457
—
$
469
Subtotal
$
27,401
$
106,085
$
104,323
$
96,507
$
4,774
$
113,446
$
9,177
$
461,713
Current period gross charge-offs
$
675
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
20
$
-
$
-
$
695
Residential
Multifamily >5 Residential
Pass
$
34,551
$
62,845
$
32,273
$
22,590
$
6,397
$
23,215
$
382
$
182,253
Special Mention
—
—
—
357
—
6,571
—
$
6,928
Substandard
—
—
—
—
—
373
—
$
373
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
—
—
1,102
—
—
251
—
$
1,353
Subtotal
$
34,551
$
62,845
$
33,375
$
22,947
$
6,397
$
30,410
$
382
$
190,907
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
—
Total
Pass
$
248,561
$
450,056
$
346,276
$
202,457
$
94,211
$
421,033
$
163,479
$
1,926,073
Special Mention
6
1,039
11,024
6,285
1,531
9,582
6,333
$
35,800
Substandard
3,722
5,816
1,858
1,022
2,627
14,520
7,932
$
37,497
Doubtful
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
—
Not Rated
3,476
1,415
1,980
1,144
168
880
—
$
9,063
$
255,765
$
458,326
$
361,138
$
210,908
$
98,537
$
446,015
$
177,744
$
2,008,433
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The Corporation evaluates the credit quality of its other loan portfolios, which includes residential real estate, consumer and lease financing loans, based primarily on the aging status of the loan and payment activity. Accordingly, loans on non-accrual status, loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest, and loans modified under troubled debt restructurings are considered to be nonperforming for purposes of credit quality evaluation. The following table presents the other loan portfolio based on the credit risk profile of loans that are performing and loans that are nonperforming. These balances do not include accrued interest:
December 31, 2024
Term Loans at Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
Revolving
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Prior
Loans
Total
Residential
First Liens
Performing
$
64,953
$
47,930
$
89,205
$
69,090
$
37,658
$
136,805
$
2,279
$
447,920
Non-performing
—
—
—
180
113
2,019
—
$
2,312
Subtotal
$
64,953
$
47,930
$
89,205
$
69,270
$
37,771
$
138,824
$
2,279
$
450,232
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
221
$
-
$
221
Home Equity
Performing
$
966
$
562
$
1,017
$
31
$
143
$
1,149
$
84,723
$
88,591
Non-performing
—
—
41
—
38
108
720
$
907
Subtotal
$
966
$
562
$
1,058
$
31
$
181
$
1,257
$
85,443
$
89,498
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
22
$
-
$
-
$
28
$
51
$
101
Junior Liens
Performing
$
16,989
$
12,371
$
12,590
$
6,431
$
5,200
$
9,229
$
1,578
$
64,388
Non-performing
—
39
41
38
60
146
—
$
324
Subtotal
$
16,989
$
12,410
$
12,631
$
6,469
$
5,260
$
9,375
$
1,578
$
64,712
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
15
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
15
Other Residential
Performing
$
17,542
$
13,123
$
6,960
$
4,392
$
628
$
1,559
$
53
$
44,257
Non-performing
—
—
—
80
5
36
—
$
121
Subtotal
$
17,542
$
13,123
$
6,960
$
4,472
$
633
$
1,595
$
53
$
44,378
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
6
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
6
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
Performing
$
247,368
$
187,134
$
139,251
$
37,043
$
20,130
$
3,290
$
11
$
634,227
Non-performing
144
346
1,112
398
286
59
—
$
2,345
Subtotal
$
247,512
$
187,480
$
140,363
$
37,441
$
20,416
$
3,349
$
11
$
636,572
Current period gross charge-offs
$
478
$
2,692
$
4,839
$
1,751
$
587
$
97
$
-
$
10,444
Other Consumer
Performing
$
11,580
$
6,883
$
3,270
$
2,161
$
1,094
$
576
$
5,501
$
31,065
Non-performing
32
92
155
75
24
3
40
$
421
Subtotal
$
11,612
$
6,975
$
3,425
$
2,236
$
1,118
$
579
$
5,541
$
31,486
Current period gross charge-offs
$
50
$
197
$
121
$
22
$
16
$
24
$
182
$
612
Total
Performing
$
359,398
$
268,003
$
252,293
$
119,148
$
64,853
$
152,608
$
94,145
$
1,310,448
Non-performing
176
477
1,349
771
526
2,371
760
$
6,430
Total other loans
$
359,574
$
268,480
$
253,642
$
119,919
$
65,379
$
154,979
$
94,905
$
1,316,878
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Term Loans at Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
Revolving
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Loans
Total
Residential
First Liens
Performing
$
49,146
$
70,952
$
65,232
$
36,751
$
15,185
$
118,087
$
1,066
$
356,419
Non-performing
—
121
—
65
57
1,504
—
$
1,747
Subtotal
$
49,146
$
71,073
$
65,232
$
36,816
$
15,242
$
119,591
$
1,066
$
358,166
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
167
$
-
$
167
Home Equity
Performing
$
61
$
68
$
—
$
7
$
378
$
866
$
64,102
$
65,482
Non-performing
—
22
—
17
—
60
—
$
99
Subtotal
$
61
$
90
$
—
$
24
$
378
$
926
$
64,102
$
65,581
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
—
Junior Liens
Performing
$
15,050
$
15,431
$
8,248
$
5,557
$
4,280
$
8,094
$
1,698
$
58,358
Non-performing
—
53
45
104
—
103
—
$
305
Subtotal
$
15,050
$
15,484
$
8,293
$
5,661
$
4,280
$
8,197
$
1,698
$
58,663
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
24
$
24
$
-
$
48
Other Residential
Performing
$
6,432
$
9,477
$
3,100
$
421
$
641
$
1,511
$
415
$
21,997
Non-performing
—
—
46
—
390
38
—
$
474
Subtotal
$
6,432
$
9,477
$
3,146
$
421
$
1,031
$
1,549
$
415
$
22,471
Current period gross charge-offs
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
1
$
-
$
1
Consumer
Motor Vehicle
Performing
$
264,933
$
215,125
$
70,926
$
46,939
$
12,038
$
2,177
$
—
$
612,138
Non-performing
232
973
520
532
134
30
—
$
2,421
Subtotal
$
265,165
$
216,098
$
71,446
$
47,471
$
12,172
$
2,207
$
—
$
614,559
Current period gross charge-offs
$
841
$
7,722
$
3,101
$
1,448
$
499
$
174
$
-
$
13,785
Other Consumer
Performing
$
12,561
$
6,895
$
3,778
$
2,189
$
659
$
692
$
5,203
$
31,977
Non-performing
—
20
145
39
17
—
1
$
222
Subtotal
$
12,561
$
6,915
$
3,923
$
2,228
$
676
$
692
$
5,204
$
32,199
Current period gross charge-offs
$
61
$
213
$
61
$
37
$
3
$
5
$
149
$
529
Total
Performing
$
348,183
$
317,948
$
151,284
$
91,864
$
33,181
$
131,427
$
72,484
$
1,146,371
Non-performing
232
1,189
756
757
598
1,735
1
$
5,268
Total other loans
$
348,415
$
319,137
$
152,040
$
92,621
$
33,779
$
133,162
$
72,485
$
1,151,639
The fair value of purchased financial assets with credit deterioration was $ 1.7 million on the date of acquisition. The gross contractual amounts receivable relating to the purchased financial assets with credit deterioration was $ 4.7 million. The Corporation estimates, on the date of acquisition, that $ 3.0 million of the contractual cash flows specific to the purchased financial assets with credit deterioration will not be collected. There were two loans in this classification, and they were both commercial and industrial loans.
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8. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT:
Premises and equipment are summarized as follows:
December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
Land
$
20,547
$
17,379
Building and leasehold improvements
77,248
68,166
Furniture and equipment
48,919
52,201
146,714
137,746
Less accumulated depreciation
( 65,206 )
( 70,460 )
TOTAL
$
81,508
$
67,286
Aggregate depreciation expense was $ 6.1 million, $ 5.4 million and $ 4.8 million for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The Company leases certain branch properties and equipment under operating leases. Rent expense was $ 1.3 million, $ 1.2 million, and $ 1.2 million for 2024, 2023, and 2022. Rent commitments, before considering renewal options that generally are present, were as follows:
2025
$
1,202
2026
1,141
2027
1,122
2028
1,019
2029
670
Thereafter
4,678
$
9,832
See Note 19 for additional discussion on leases.
9. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
The Corporation completed its annual impairment testing of goodwill during the fourth quarter of 2024 and 2023. Management does not believe any amount of goodwill is impaired.
Goodwill was as follows at year-end:
2024
2023
2022
Beginning of year
$
86,985
$
86,985
$
86,135
Acquired goodwill
13,041
—
850
Impairment
—
—
—
End of year
$
100,026
$
86,985
$
86,985
Goodwill related to the acquisition of Hancock Bancorp, Inc. was increased by $ 850 thousand in 2022 due to adjustments to deferred tax assets related to the filing of the final Hancock Bancorp, Inc. tax return.
Intangible assets subject to amortization at December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
2024
2023
Gross
Accumulated
Gross
Accumulated
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Amount
Amortization
Amount
Amortization
Core deposit intangible
$
21,858
$
17,159
$
21,857
$
16,271
Acquired core deposit intangible
19,788
2,942
—
—
$
41,646
$
20,101
$
21,857
$
16,271
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Aggregate amortization expense was $ 3.8 million, $ 1.1 million and $ 1.3 million for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Estimated amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:
In thousands
2025
$
5,310
2026
4,015
2027
2,995
2028
2,888
2029
2,471
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10. DEPOSITS:
Time deposits that meet or exceed the FDIC Insurance limit of $250,000 at year-end 2024 and 2023 were $ 145.0 million and $ 92.9 million.
Scheduled maturities of time deposits for the next five years are as follows:
(dollar amounts in thousands)
2025
$
689,755
2026
34,048
2027
16,494
2028
6,088
2029
3,858
Related party deposits from principal officers, directors and their affiliates at December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $ 54.5 million and $ 54.3 million, respectively.
11. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS:
A summary of the carrying value of the Corporation’s short-term borrowings at December 31, 2024 and 2023 is presented below:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
Federal Funds Purchased
$
154,250
$
27,300
Repurchase Agreements
32,807
39,921
$
187,057
$
67,221
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
Average amount outstanding
$
97,112
$
116,993
Maximum amount outstanding at a month end
187,057
169,816
Average interest rate during year
4.41
%
4.59
%
Interest rate at year-end
3.90
%
2.76
%
Federal funds purchased are generally due in one day and bear interest at market rates. The Corporation enters into sales of securities under agreements to repurchase. The amounts received under these agreements represent short-term borrowings and are reflected as a liability in the consolidated balance sheets. The securities underlying these agreements are included in investment securities in the consolidated balance sheets. The Corporation has no control over the market value of the securities, which fluctuates due to market conditions. However, the Corporation is obligated to promptly transfer additional securities if the market value of the securities falls below the repurchase agreement price. The Corporation manages this risk by maintaining an unpledged securities portfolio that it believes is sufficient to cover a decline in the market value of the securities sold under agreements to repurchase.
Securities are pledged to cover these liabilities, which are not covered by federal deposit insurance. The Corporation maintains possession of and control over these securities.
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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
$
24,380
$
552
$
5,150
$
2,725
$
32,807
December 31, 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
$
32,319
$
300
$
3,637
$
3,665
$
39,921
12. OTHER BORROWINGS:
Other borrowings at December 31, 2024 and 2023 are summarized as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
FHLB advances
$
7,287
$
108,577
Notes payable
20,833
—
TOTAL
$
28,120
$
108,577
The aggregate minimum annual retirements of other borrowings are as follows:
2025
$
6,133
2026
—
2027
21,987
2028
—
2029
—
Thereafter
—
$
28,120
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, other borrowings are summarized as follows: The Corporation’s subsidiary bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and accordingly is permitted to obtain advances. There are $ 7.3 million of advances from the FHLB at December 31, 2024, and $ 108.6 million of advances at December 31, 2023, which accrue interest, payable monthly, at annual rates, primarily fixed, varying from 0.68 % to 5.54 % in 2024 and 0.68 % to 5.56 % during the year in 2023. FHLB advances are, generally, due in full at maturity. They are secured by eligible securities totaling $ 55.9 million at December 31, 2024, and $ 64.1 million at December 31, 2023, and a blanket pledge on real estate loan collateral. Based on this collateral and the Corporation’s holdings of FHLB stock, the Corporation is eligible to borrow up to $ 388.5 million at year end 2024. Certain advances may be prepaid, without penalty, prior to maturity. The FHLB can adjust the interest rate from fixed to variable on certain advances, but those advances may then be prepaid, without penalty. In addition the Corporation secured a note payable to a commercial bank in the second quarter 2024. The balance at December 31, 2024 is $ 21 million.
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13. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS:
All of the Corporation’s revenue from contracts with customers in the scope of ASC 606 is recognized within Non-Interest Income. The following table presents the Corporation’s sources of Non-Interest Income for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. Items outside the scope of ASC 606 are noted as such.
Years Ended December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
Non-interest income
Service charges on deposits and debit card fee income
$
29,653
$
28,079
Trust and financial services
5,468
5,155
Interchange income
655
676
Net gains on sales of loans (a)
1,153
966
Loan servicing fees (a)
1,259
1,176
Net gains/(losses) on sales of securities (a)
103
( 1 )
Other service charges and fees (a)
999
801
Other (b)
3,482
5,850
Total non-interest income
$
42,772
$
42,702
(a) Not within the scope of ASC 606.
(b) The Other category includes gains/(losses) on the sale of OREO for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, totaling $ 100 thousand and $( 63 ) thousand, respectively, which is within the scope of ASC 606; the remaining balance is outside the scope of ASC 606.
Service charges on deposits and debit card fee income : The Corporation earns fees from its deposit customers for transaction-based, account maintenance, and overdraft services. Transaction-based fees, which include services such as ATM use fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering, and ACH fees, are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point in time the Corporation fulfills the customer’s request. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the Corporation satisfies the performance obligation. Overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs. Service charges on deposits are withdrawn from the customer’s account balance.
Asset management fees : The Corporation earns asset management fees from its contracts with trust customers to manage assets for investment, and/or to transact on their accounts. These fees are primarily earned over time as the Corporation provides the contracted monthly or quarterly services and are generally assessed based on a tiered scale of the market value of assets under management at month-end. Fees that are transaction based, including trade execution services, are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed, i.e. the trade date. Other related services provided and the fees the Corporation earns, which are based on a fixed fee schedule, are recognized when the services are rendered.
Interchange income : The Corporation earns interchange fees from debit and credit cardholder transactions conducted through the payment network. Interchange fees from cardholder transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction value and are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder.
Gains/Losses on sales of OREO : The Corporation records a gain or loss from the sale of OREO when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at the time of an executed deed. When the Corporation finances the sale of OREO to the buyer, the Corporation assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the OREO asset is derecognized and the gain or loss on sale is recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer. In determining the gain or loss on the sale, the Corporation adjusts the transaction price and related gain (loss) on sale if a significant financing component is present.
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14. INCOME TAXES:
Income tax expense is summarized as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
2022
Federal:
Currently payable
$
11,028
$
9,047
$
11,016
Deferred
( 3,067 )
263
2,277
7,961
9,310
13,293
State:
Currently payable
2,131
2,302
2,485
Deferred
( 213 )
209
873
1,918
2,511
3,358
TOTAL
$
9,879
$
11,821
$
16,651
The reconciliation of income tax expense with the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 21 % to income before income taxes is summarized as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
2022
Federal income taxes computed at the statutory rate
$
12,002
$
15,223
$
18,430
Add (deduct) tax effect of:
Tax exempt income
( 3,395 )
( 3,548 )
( 3,439 )
ESOP dividend deduction
( 73 )
( 107 )
( 103 )
State tax, net of federal benefit
1,515
1,984
2,653
General business tax credits
( 542 )
( 1,720 )
( 674 )
Other, net
372
( 11 )
( 216 )
TOTAL
$
9,879
$
11,821
$
16,651
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The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2024 and 2023, are as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
Deferred tax assets:
Other than temporary impairment
$
742
$
739
Net unrealized losses on retirement plans
1,493
3,497
Net unrealized loss on available for sale securities
38,000
35,358
Loan loss provisions
11,543
9,772
Unfunded commitments
530
528
Deferred compensation
1,863
1,711
Compensated absences
814
783
Post-retirement benefits
1,188
1,218
Lease liability
1,953
1,463
Other
4,147
3,808
GROSS DEFERRED ASSETS
62,273
58,877
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation
( 236 )
( 350 )
Mortgage servicing rights
( 204 )
( 310 )
Pensions
( 1,594 )
( 1,458 )
Right-of-use asset
( 1,927 )
( 1,452 )
Intangibles
( 6,246 )
( 6,318 )
Purchase accounting
( 189 )
( 157 )
Other
( 3,860 )
( 4,732 )
GROSS DEFERRED LIABILITIES
( 14,256 )
( 14,777 )
NET DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
$
48,017
$
44,100
Unrecognized Tax Benefits — A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
2022
Balance at January 1
$
826
$
858
$
808
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
126
74
59
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years
—
—
—
Reductions due to the statute of limitations
( 174 )
( 106 )
( 9 )
Balance at December 31
$
778
$
826
$
858
Of this total, $ 778 thousand represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in future periods. The Corporation does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly increase or decrease in the next 12 months.
The total amount of interest and penalties recorded in the income statement for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was an expense increase of $ 8 thousand, an increase of $ 18 thousand, and an increase of $ 18 thousand, respectively. The amount accrued for interest and penalties at December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $ 129 thousand, $ 121 thousand and $ 103 thousand, respectively.
The Corporation and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax of the states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and other states. The Corporation is no longer subject to examination by taxing authorities for years before 2021.
15. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK:
The Corporation is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include conditional commitments and commercial letters of credit. The financial instruments involve to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of amounts recognized in the financial statements. The Corporation’s maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial
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instrument for commitments to make loans is limited generally by the contractual amount of those instruments. The Corporation follows the same credit policy to make such commitments as is followed for those loans recorded in the consolidated financial statements.
Commitment and contingent liabilities are summarized as follows at December 31:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
Home Equity
$
98,226
$
88,198
Commercial Operating Lines
611,036
538,945
Other Commitments
143,529
102,352
TOTAL
$
852,791
$
729,495
Commercial letters of credit
$
12,725
$
7,456
The majority of commercial operating lines and home equity lines are variable rate, while the majority of other commitments to fund loans are fixed rate. Fixed rate commitments had a range of interest rates from 6.25 % to 9.75 % in 2024. In 2023 this range of rates was from 6.50 % to 9.75 %. Since many commitments to make loans expire without being used, these amounts do not necessarily represent future cash commitments. Collateral obtained upon exercise of the commitment is determined using management’s credit evaluation of the borrower, and may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, land and other items. The approximate duration of these commitments is generally one year or less.
Derivatives: The Corporation enters into derivative instruments for the benefit of its customers. At the inception of a derivative contract, the Corporation designates the derivative as an instrument with no hedging designation (“standalone derivative”). Changes in the fair value of derivatives are reported currently in earnings as non-interest income. Net cash settlements on derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are reported in non-interest income.
First Financial Bank offers clients the ability on certain transactions to enter into interest rate swaps. Typically, these are pay fixed, receive floating swaps used in conjunction with commercial loans. These derivative contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting. The Bank hedges the exposure to these contracts by entering into offsetting contracts with substantially matching terms. The notional amount of these interest rate swaps was $ 113.9 million and $ 60.1 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023. The fair value of these contracts combined was zero, as gains offset losses. The gross losses associated with these interest rate swaps was $ 3.1 million and $ 2.9 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023. These balances are included in other assets and other liabilities.
16. RETIREMENT PLANS:
Employees of the Corporation are covered by a retirement program that consists of a defined benefit plan and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Plan assets consist primarily of the Corporation’s stock and obligations of U.S. Government agencies. Benefits under the defined benefit plan are actuarially determined based on an employee’s service and compensation, as defined, and funded as necessary. This plan was frozen for the majority of employees as of December 31, 2012.Those employees will be eligible to participate in a 401K plan that the Corporation can contribute a discretionary match of the pay contributed by the employee. In addition the ESOP plan will continue in place for all employees.
Assets in the ESOP are considered in calculating the funding to the defined benefit plan required to provide such benefits. Any shortfall of benefits under the ESOP are to be provided by the defined benefit plan. The ESOP may provide benefits beyond those determined under the defined benefit plan. Contributions to the ESOP are determined by the Corporation’s Board of Directors. The Corporation made contributions to the defined benefit plan of $ 3.4 million, zero and $ 126 thousand in 2024, 2023 and 2022. The Corporation contributed $ 1.67 million, $ 1.52 million and $ 1.45 million to the ESOP in 2024, 2023 and 2022. There were contributions of $ 1.4 million, $ 1.3 million and $ 1.1 million to the ESOP for employees no longer participating in the defined benefit plan in 2024, 2023 and 2022 respectively.
The Corporation uses a measurement date of December 31.
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Net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income included the following components:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
2022
Service cost - benefits earned
$
565
$
628
$
1,190
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
3,788
3,824
2,826
Expected return on plan assets
( 4,205 )
( 3,879 )
( 4,910 )
Net amortization and deferral
435
752
1,259
Net periodic pension cost
583
1,325
365
Net loss (gain) during the period
( 6,063 )
( 1,761 )
( 5,323 )
Amortization of prior service cost
—
—
—
Amortization of unrecognized (gain) loss
( 435 )
( 752 )
( 1,259 )
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss
( 6,498 )
( 2,513 )
( 6,582 )
Total recognized net periodic pension cost and other comprehensive income
$
( 5,915 )
$
( 1,188 )
$
( 6,217 )
The information below sets forth the change in projected benefit obligation, reconciliation of plan assets, and the funded status of the Corporation’s retirement program. Actuarial present value of benefits is based on service to date and present pay levels.
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at January 1
$
84,523
$
83,578
Service cost
565
628
Interest cost
3,788
3,824
Actuarial (gain) loss
( 3,355 )
788
Benefits paid
( 5,130 )
( 4,295 )
Benefit obligation at December 31
80,391
84,523
Reconciliation of fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at January 1
74,117
71,734
Actual return on plan assets
6,913
6,429
Employer contributions
3,620
249
Benefits paid
( 5,130 )
( 4,295 )
Fair value of plan assets at December 31
79,520
74,117
Funded status at December 31 (plan assets less benefit obligation)
$
( 871 )
$
( 10,406 )
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2024 and 2023 consist of:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
Net loss (gain)
$
5,458
$
11,956
Prior service cost (credit)
—
—
$
5,458
$
11,956
The accumulated benefit obligation for the defined benefit pension plan was $ 78.0 million and $ 81.8 million at year-end 2024 and 2023.
Principal assumptions used to determine pension benefit obligation at year end:
2024
2023
Discount rate
5.54
%
4.83
%
Rate of increase in compensation levels
3.00
3.00
Principal assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost:
2024
2023
Discount rate
4.83
%
5.02
%
Rate of increase in compensation levels
3.00
3.00
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
6.00
6.00
The expected long-term rate of return was estimated using market benchmarks for equities and bonds applied to the plan’s target asset allocation. Management estimated the rate by which plan assets would perform based on historical experience as adjusted for changes in asset allocations and expectations for future return on equities as compared to past periods.
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Plan Assets — The Corporation’s pension plan weighted-average asset allocation for the years 2024 and 2023 by asset category are as follows:
Pension Plan
ESOP
Pension
ESOP
Target
Target
Percentage of Plan
Percentage of Plan
Allocation
Allocation
Assets at December 31,
Assets at December 31,
ASSET CATEGORY
2024
2024
2024
2023
2024
2023
Equity securities
25 - 75
%
95 - 99
%
65
%
64
%
98
%
99
%
Debt securities
0 - 50
%
0 - 0
%
30
%
34
%
—
%
—
%
Other
0 - 20
%
0 - 5
%
5
%
2
%
2
%
1
%
TOTAL
100
%
100
%
100
%
100
%
Fair Value of Plan Assets — Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. It also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
The Corporation used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial instrument:
Equity, Debt, Investment Funds and Other Securities — The fair values for investment securities are determined by quoted market prices, if available (Level 1). For securities where quoted prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices of similar securities (Level 2). For securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated using discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3).
The fair value of the plan assets at December 31, 2024 and 2023, by asset category, is as follows:
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2024 Using:
Quoted Prices
Significant
in Active
Other
Significant
Markets for
Observable
Observable
Identical Assets
Inputs
Inputs
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Total
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Plan assets
Equity securities
$
57,590
$
57,590
$
—
$
—
Debt securities
10,665
—
10,665
—
Investment Funds
11,265
11,265
—
—
Total plan assets
$
79,520
$
68,855
$
10,665
$
—
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2023 Using:
Quoted Prices
Significant
in Active
Other
Significant
Markets for
Observable
Observable
Identical Assets
Inputs
Inputs
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Total
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Plan assets
Equity securities
$
52,088
$
52,088
$
—
$
—
Debt securities
11,192
—
11,192
—
Investment Funds
10,837
10,837
—
—
Total plan assets
$
74,117
$
62,925
$
11,192
$
—
The investment objective for the retirement program is to maximize total return without exposure to undue risk. Asset allocation favors equities. This target includes the Corporation’s ESOP, which is fully invested in corporate stock. Other investment allocations include fixed income securities and cash.
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The plan is prohibited from investing in the following: private placement equity and debt transactions; letter stock and uncovered options; short-sale margin transactions and other specialized investment activity; and fixed income or interest rate futures. All other investments not prohibited by the plan are permitted.
Equity securities in the defined benefit plan include First Financial Corporation common stock in the amount of $ 16.5 million ( 21 percent of total plan assets) and $ 16.3 million ( 22 percent of total plan assets) at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. In addition the ESOP for non plan participants holds an estimated $ 9.7 million and $ 8.3 million of First Financial Corporation stock at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 respectively. Other equity securities are predominantly stocks in large cap U.S. companies.
Contributions — The Corporation expects to contribute $ 570 thousand to its pension plan and $ 563 thousand to its ESOP in 2025.
Estimated Future Payments — The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected:
PENSION BENEFITS
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2025
$
4,867
2026
5,040
2027
5,181
2028
5,312
2029
5,399
2030-2034
27,613
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan — The Corporation has established a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) for certain executive officers. The provisions of the SERP allow the Plan’s participants who are also participants in the Corporation’s defined benefit pension plan to receive supplemental retirement benefits to help recompense for benefits lost due to the imposition of IRS limitations on benefits under the Corporation’s tax qualified defined benefit pension plan. Expenses related to the plan were $ 481 thousand in 2024 and $ 517 thousand in 2023 and $ 751 thousand in 2022. The plan is unfunded and has a measurement date of December 31. The amounts recognized in other comprehensive income in the current year are as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
2022
Net loss (gain) during the period
$
781
$
( 144 )
$
( 1,604 )
Amortization of prior service cost
—
—
—
Amortization of unrecognized (gain) loss
( 37 )
( 84 )
( 418 )
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss
$
744
$
( 228 )
$
( 2,022 )
The Corporation has $ 9.0 million and $ 7.8 million recognized in the balance sheet as a liability at December 31, 2024 and 2023. Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of $ 1.7 million net loss at December 31, 2024 and $ 926 thousand net loss at December 31, 2023.
Estimated Future Payments — The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected:
(Dollar amounts on thousands)
2025
$
539
2026
625
2027
624
2028
624
2029
623
2030-2034
3,686
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Post-retirement medical benefits — The Corporation also provides medical benefits to certain employees subsequent to their retirement. The Corporation uses a measurement date of December 31. Accrued post-retirement benefits as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at January 1
$
3,190
$
3,175
Service cost
16
21
Interest cost
137
153
Plan participants' contributions
94
84
Actuarial (gain)
( 471 )
34
Benefits paid
( 305 )
( 277 )
Benefit obligation at December 31
$
2,661
$
3,190
Funded status at December 31
$
2,661
$
3,190
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of a net gain of $ 851 thousand at December 31, 2024 and $ 459 thousand net gain at December 31, 2023. The post-retirement benefits paid in 2024 and 2023 of $ 305 thousand and $ 277 thousand, respectively, were fully funded by company and participant contributions.
There is no estimated transition obligation for the post-retirement benefit plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year.
Weighted average assumptions at December 31:
December 31,
2024
2023
Discount rate
5.54
%
4.83
%
Initial weighted health care cost trend rate
5.00
%
5.00
%
Ultimate health care cost trend rate
5.00
5.00
Year that the rate is assumed to stabilize and remain unchanged
2025
2024
Post-retirement health benefit expense included the following components:
Years Ended December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
2022
Service cost
$
16
$
21
$
34
Interest cost
137
153
111
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain)
( 79 )
( 53 )
—
Net periodic benefit cost
74
121
145
Net loss (gain) during the period
( 471 )
34
( 758 )
Amortization of prior service cost
79
53
—
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)
( 392 )
87
( 758 )
Total recognized net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income
$
( 318 )
$
208
$
( 613 )
Contributions — The Corporation expects to contribute $ 243 thousand to its other post-retirement benefit plan in 2025.
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Estimated Future Payments — The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2025
$
243
2026
236
2027
230
2028
227
2029
220
2030-2034
1,028
17. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION:
On February 5, 2011, the Corporation’s Board of Directors adopted and approved the First Financial Corporation 2011 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the “2011 Stock Incentive Plan”) effective upon the approval of the Plan by the Corporation’s shareholders, which occurred on April 20, 2011 at the Corporation’s annual meeting of shareholders. The 2011 Stock Incentive Plan provides for the grant of non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and incentive awards. An aggregate of 700,000 shares of common stock were reserved for issuance under the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. A total of 295,629 shares of restricted common stock of the Corporation were granted under the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. On April 21, 2021 at the Corporation’s annual meeting of shareholders, the shareholders approved the First Financial Corporation Amended and Restated 2011 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (“2011 Amended Plan”). An aggregate of 400,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance under the 2011 Amended Plan. Shares issuable under the 2011 Amended Plan may be authorized and unissued shares of common stock or treasury shares.
During the first quarter of 2024 and 2023, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company granted restricted stock awards to certain executive officers pursuant to the Corporation’s annual performance-based stock incentive bonus plan. Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period of the awards based on the fair value of the stock at the grant date. The value of the awards was determined by dividing the award amount by the median price of a share of Company common stock on the grant dates. The restricted stock awards vest as follows — 33 % on the first anniversary, 33 % on the second anniversary and the remaining 34 % on the third anniversary of the earned date. The Corporation has the right to retain shares to satisfy any withholding tax obligation. A total of 27,803 shares and 22,228 shares of restricted common stock of the Corporation were granted under the 2011 Amended Plan in 2024 and 2023, respectively. A total of 310,131 remain to be granted under this plan.
Restricted Stock
Restricted stock awards require certain service-based or performance requirements and have a vesting period of 3 years . Compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period of the award based on the fair value of the stock at the date of issue. Compensation related to the plan was $ 1.3 million, $ 895 thousand, and $ 825 thousand in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
2024
2023
Weighted Average
Weighted Average
Number
Grant Date
Number
Grant Date
(shares in thousands)
Outstanding
Fair Value
Outstanding
Fair Value
Nonvested balance at January 1,
21,047
45.15
19,127
44.11
Granted during the year
27,803
37.45
22,228
45.07
Vested during the year
( 32,432 )
41.13
( 20,308 )
44.08
Forfeited during the year
( 5,789 )
40.85
—
—
Nonvested balance at December 31,
10,629
39.63
21,047
45.15
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there was $ 421 thousand and $ 950 thousand, respectively of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested shares granted under the Plan. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years. The total fair value of the shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $ 1.5 million and $ 874 thousand, respectively.
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18. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
The following table summarizes the changes, net of tax within each classification of accumulated other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Unrealized
gains and
(Losses) on available-
2024
for-sale
Retirement
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Securities
plans
Total
Beginning balance, January 1,
$
( 118,000 )
$
( 9,087 )
$
( 127,087 )
Change in other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
( 9,730 )
4,315
( 5,415 )
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
( 77 )
294
217
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
( 9,807 )
4,609
( 5,198 )
Ending balance, December 31,
$
( 127,807 )
$
( 4,478 )
$
( 132,285 )
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
10,895
1,427
12,322
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
1
564
565
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
10,896
1,991
12,887
Ending balance, December 31,
$
( 118,000 )
$
( 9,087 )
$
( 127,087 )
Balance at
Current Period
Balance at
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
1/1/2024
Change
12/31/2024
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale without other than temporary impairment
$
( 120,252 )
$
( 9,727 )
$
( 129,979 )
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale with other than temporary impairment
2,252
( 80 )
2,172
Total unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale
$
( 118,000 )
$
( 9,807 )
$
( 127,807 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on retirement plans
( 9,087 )
4,609
( 4,478 )
TOTAL
$
( 127,087 )
$
( 5,198 )
$
( 132,285 )
Balance at
Current Period
Balance at
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
1/1/2023
Change
12/31/2023
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale without other than temporary impairment
$
( 131,135 )
$
10,883
$
( 120,252 )
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale with other than temporary impairment
2,239
13
2,252
Total unrealized income (loss) on securities available-for-sale
$
( 128,896 )
$
10,896
$
( 118,000 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on retirement plans
( 11,078 )
1,991
( 9,087 )
TOTAL
$
( 139,974 )
$
12,887
$
( 127,087 )
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Year Ended December 31, 2024
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
$
103
Net securities gains (losses)
on available-for-sale
( 26 )
Income tax expense
securities
$
77
Net of tax
Amortization of
$
( 392 )
(a)
Salary and benefits
retirement plan items
98
Income tax expense
$
( 294 )
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
$
( 217 )
Net of tax
(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost which is included in salaries and benefits. (see Footnote 16 for additional details).
Year Ended December 31, 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
$
( 1 )
Net securities gains (losses)
on available-for-sale
—
Income tax expense
securities
$
( 1 )
Net of tax
Amortization of
$
( 752 )
(a)
Salary and benefits
retirement plan items
188
Income tax expense
$
( 564 )
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
$
( 565 )
Net of tax
(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost which is included in salaries and benefits. (see Footnote 16 for additional details).
Balance at December 31, 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
$
3
Net securities gains (losses)
on available-for-sale
( 1 )
Income tax expense
securities
$
2
Net of tax
Amortization of
$
( 1,259 )
(a)
retirement plan items
315
Income tax expense
$
( 944 )
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
$
( 942 )
Net of tax
(a) Included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost which is included in salaries and benefits. (see Footnote 16 for additional details) .
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19. LEASES:
The Corporation leases certain branches under operating leases. At December 31, 2024, the Corporation had lease liabilities totaling $ 7,829,000 and right-of-use assets totaling $ 7,725,000 related to these leases. Lease liabilities and right-of-use assets are reflected in other liabilities and other assets, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases was 10.9 years and the weighted average discount rate used in the measurement of operating lease liabilities was 3.21 %.
The calculated amount of the lease liabilities and right-of-use assets are impacted by the length of the lease term and the discount rate used to present value the minimum lease payments. The Corporation’s lease agreements often include one or more options to renew at the Corporation’s discretion. If at lease inception, the Corporation considers the exercising of a renewal option to be reasonably certain, the Corporation will include the extended term in the calculation of the lease liability and right-of-use asset. Regarding the discount rate, the new standard requires the use of the rate implicit in the lease whenever this rate is readily determinable. As this rate is rarely determinable, the Corporation utilizes its incremental borrowing rate at lease inception, on a collateralized basis, over a similar term. For operating leases existing prior to January 1, 2019, the rate for the remaining lease term as of January 1, 2019 was used.
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:
Year Ended
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
December 31, 2024
Operating lease cost
$
1,190
Short-term lease cost
115
Variable lease cost
19
Total lease cost
$
1,324
Other information:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities
1,098
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
3,262
Future minimum payments for operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more as of December 31, 2024 were as follows:
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
December 31, 2024
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
2025
$
1,202
2026
1,141
2027
1,122
2028
1,019
2029
670
Thereafter
4,678
Total Future Minimum Lease Payments
9,832
Amounts Representing Interest
( 2,003 )
Present Value of Net Future Minimum Lease Payments
$
7,829
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20. REGULATORY MATTERS:
The Corporation and its bank affiliate are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory—and possibly additional discretionary—actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Corporation’s financial statements.
Further, the Corporation’s primary source of funds to pay dividends to shareholders is dividends from its subsidiary bank and compliance with these capital requirements can affect the ability of the Corporation and its banking affiliate to pay dividends. At December 31, 2024, $ 61.4 million of undistributed earnings of the subsidiary bank, included in consolidated retained earnings, were available for distribution to the Corporation with regulatory approval. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Corporation and Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Corporation’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. The Corporation’s and Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.
Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Corporation and Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Total, Common equity tier I capital and Tier I Capital to risk-weighted assets, and of Tier I Capital to average assets. Under the Basel III rules, the Corporation must hold a capital conservation buffer above the adequately capitalized risk-based capital ratios. The net unrealized gain or loss on available for sale securities is not included in computing regulatory capital.
Management believes, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, that the Corporation meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
As of December 31, 2024, the most recent notification from the respective regulatory agencies categorized the subsidiary bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Common equity tier I capital, Tier I risk-based and Tier I leverage ratios as set forth in the table. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the bank’s category.
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The following table presents the actual and required capital amounts and related ratios for the Corporation and First Financial Bank, N.A., at year-end 2024 and 2023.
To Be Well Capitalized
For Capital
Under Prompt Corrective
Actual
Adequacy Purposes
Action Provisions
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Total risk-based capital
Corporation – 2024
$
606,487
13.46
%
$
472,950
10.500
%
N/A
N/A
Corporation – 2023
602,258
15.80
%
$
400,201
10.500
%
N/A
N/A
First Financial Bank – 2024
615,765
13.81
%
468,183
10.500
%
445,889
10.00
%
First Financial Bank – 2023
560,975
14.89
%
395,567
10.500
%
376,731
10.00
%
Common equity tier I capital
Corporation – 2024
$
559,755
12.43
%
$
315,300
7.000
%
N/A
N/A
Corporation – 2023
562,492
14.76
%
$
266,800
7.000
%
N/A
N/A
First Financial Bank – 2024
569,033
12.76
%
312,122
7.000
%
289,828
6.50
%
First Financial Bank – 2023
521,209
13.84
%
263,712
7.000
%
244,875
6.50
%
Tier I risk-based capital
Corporation – 2024
$
559,755
12.43
%
$
382,864
8.500
%
N/A
N/A
Corporation – 2023
562,492
14.76
%
$
323,972
8.500
%
N/A
N/A
First Financial Bank – 2024
569,033
12.76
%
379,005
8.500
%
356,711
8.00
%
First Financial Bank – 2023
521,209
13.84
%
320,221
8.500
%
301,385
8.00
%
Tier I leverage capital
Corporation – 2024
$
559,755
10.38
%
$
215,779
4.00
%
N/A
N/A
Corporation – 2023
562,492
12.14
%
$
185,309
4.00
%
N/A
N/A
First Financial Bank – 2024
569,033
10.26
%
221,899
4.00
%
277,374
5.00
%
First Financial Bank – 2023
521,209
10.73
%
194,384
4.00
%
242,981
5.00
%
In December 2018, the OCC, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the FDIC approved a final rule to address changes to credit loss accounting under GAAP, including banking organizations’ implementation of CECL. The final rule provides banking organizations the option to phase in over a three-year period the day-one adverse effects on regulatory capital that may result from the adoption of the new accounting standard. In March 2020, the OCC, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the FDIC published an interim final rule to delay the estimated impact on regulatory capital stemming from the implementation of CECL. The interim final rule maintains the three-year transition option in the previous rule and provides banks the option to delay for two years an estimate of CECL’s effect on regulatory capital, relative to the incurred loss methodology’s effect on regulatory capital, followed by a three-year transition period (five-year transition option). The Corporation did not adopt the capital transition relief.
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21. PARENT COMPANY CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The parent company’s condensed balance sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the related condensed statements of income and comprehensive income and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, are as follows:
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
ASSETS
Cash deposits in affiliated banks
$
4,291
$
37,907
Investments in subsidiaries
556,489
484,868
Securities available-for-sale
—
1,401
Land and headquarters building, net
8,518
8,822
Other
44,553
36,985
Total Assets
$
613,851
$
569,983
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
Notes payable
20,833
—
Dividends payable
6,032
5,304
Other liabilities
37,945
36,703
TOTAL LIABILITIES
64,810
42,007
Shareholders' Equity
549,041
527,976
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
613,851
$
569,983
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Years Ended December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
2022
Dividends from subsidiaries
$
45,166
$
2,818
$
94,048
Securities interest income
52
7
—
Other income
1,497
1,476
1,254
Interest on borrowings
( 821 )
—
—
Other operating expenses
( 4,804 )
( 3,719 )
( 3,435 )
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
41,090
582
91,867
Income tax benefit
1,101
684
1,110
Income before equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
42,191
1,266
92,977
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries
5,084
59,406
( 21,868 )
Net income
$
47,275
$
60,672
$
71,109
Comprehensive income (loss)
$
42,077
$
73,559
$
( 66,439 )
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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended December 31,
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
2024
2023
2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income
$
47,275
$
60,672
$
71,109
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
308
307
297
Equity in undistributed earnings
( 5,084 )
( 59,406 )
21,868
Contribution of shares to ESOP
1,665
1,518
1,451
Restricted stock compensation
1,334
895
825
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities
1,242
( 3,590 )
33,050
(Increase) decrease in other assets
( 7,568 )
5,136
( 34,602 )
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
39,172
5,532
93,998
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Securities available-for-sale acquired from dissolution of FFBRM
—
( 1,407 )
—
Maturities of available for sale securities
1,407
—
—
(Increase) decrease in premises and equipment
( 4 )
( 13 )
( 4,990 )
Cash received (disbursed) from acquisitions
( 73,400 )
—
—
NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
( 71,997 )
( 1,420 )
( 4,990 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from borrowings
25,000
—
—
Principal payments on borrowings
( 4,167 )
—
—
Purchase of treasury stock
( 376 )
( 11,514 )
( 27,701 )
Dividends paid
( 21,248 )
( 15,383 )
( 14,459 )
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITES
( 791 )
( 26,897 )
( 42,160 )
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH
( 33,616 )
( 22,785 )
46,848
CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR
37,907
60,692
13,844
CASH, END OF YEAR
$
4,291
$
37,907
$
60,692
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest
$
821
$
—
$
—
Income taxes
$
10,480
$
11,350
$
13,525
ITEM 9.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None