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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☑
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For The Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2024
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 0-16759
FIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana
35-1546989
(State or other jurisdiction
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
One First Financial Plaza, Terre Haute, IN
47807
(Address of principal executive office)
(Zip Code)
(812)
238-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.125 per share
THFF
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☑ No ☐.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ☐ No ☑.
As of August 1, 2024, the registrant had outstanding 11,814,093 shares of common stock, without par value.
INDEX
Page No.
PART I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets
3
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
4
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
8
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
35
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
42
PART II. Other Information:
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
43
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5. Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits
44
Signatures
45
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Part I – Financial Information
Item 1.Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
June 30,
December 31,
2024
2023
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks
$
75,073
76,759
Federal funds sold
24,000
282
Securities available-for-sale
1,205,751
1,259,137
Loans:
Commercial
1,782,646
1,817,526
Residential
748,044
695,788
Consumer
666,130
646,758
3,196,820
3,160,072
(Less) plus:
Net deferred loan (fees)/costs
7,189
7,749
Allowance for credit losses
(38,334)
(39,767)
3,165,675
3,128,054
Restricted stock
15,378
15,364
Accrued interest receivable
23,733
24,877
Premises and equipment, net
65,750
67,286
Bank-owned life insurance
114,767
114,122
Goodwill
86,985
Other intangible assets
5,116
5,586
Other real estate owned
170
107
Other assets
108,670
72,587
TOTAL ASSETS
4,891,068
4,851,146
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing
748,495
750,335
Interest-bearing:
Certificates of deposit exceeding the FDIC insurance limits
112,679
92,921
Other interest-bearing deposits
3,271,153
3,246,812
4,132,327
4,090,068
Short-term borrowings
38,211
67,221
Other borrowings
108,575
108,577
Other liabilities
81,285
57,304
TOTAL LIABILITIES
4,360,398
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 - 11,814,093 in 2024 and 11,795,024 in 2023
2,016
2,014
Additional paid-in capital
144,632
144,152
Retained earnings
673,728
663,726
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(134,501)
(127,087)
Less: Treasury shares at cost - 4,350,930 in 2024 and 4,342,196 in 2023
(155,205)
(154,829)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
530,670
527,976
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
See accompanying notes.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
INTEREST INCOME:
Loans, including related fees
51,459
46,479
101,511
91,074
Securities:
Taxable
5,833
6,231
11,764
12,467
Tax-exempt
2,601
2,678
5,204
5,276
Other
878
841
1,695
2,112
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME
60,771
56,229
120,174
110,929
INTEREST EXPENSE:
Deposits
19,694
11,957
37,425
21,484
959
1,294
1,935
2,102
824
791
2,600
821
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE
21,477
14,042
41,960
24,407
NET INTEREST INCOME
39,294
42,187
78,214
86,522
Provision for credit losses
2,966
1,800
4,766
3,600
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION
FOR CREDIT LOSSES
36,328
40,387
73,448
82,922
NON-INTEREST INCOME:
Trust and financial services
1,318
1,185
2,652
2,502
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts
6,730
7,054
13,437
13,872
Other service charges and fees
286
196
509
400
Interchange income
135
—
314
47
Loan servicing fees
414
264
683
549
Gain on sales of mortgage loans
299
311
475
490
723
1,443
1,266
1,968
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME
9,905
10,453
19,336
19,828
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:
Salaries and employee benefits
17,380
16,946
34,710
34,104
Occupancy expense
2,201
2,132
4,560
4,731
Equipment expense
4,312
3,525
8,456
6,824
FDIC Expense
501
577
1,163
1,364
8,257
8,166
17,184
16,644
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
32,651
31,346
66,073
63,667
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
13,582
19,494
26,711
39,083
Provision for income taxes
2,213
3,507
4,418
7,116
NET INCOME
11,369
15,987
22,293
31,967
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) on securities, net of reclassifications and taxes
3,535
(15,808)
(7,561)
(1,570)
Change in funded status of post retirement benefits, net of taxes
74
147
294
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
14,978
326
14,879
30,691
PER SHARE DATA
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
0.96
1.33
1.89
2.66
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands)
11,814
12,022
11,809
12,040
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
June 30, 2024, and 2023
(Unaudited)
Accumulated
Common
Additional
Retained
Comprehensive
Treasury
Stock
Capital
Earnings
Income/(Loss)
Total
Balance, April 1, 2023
2,012
143,408
630,809
(125,589)
(145,141)
505,499
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(15,661)
Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
1
224
225
Treasury shares purchased (82,903 shares)
(2,691)
Cash dividends, $.54 per share
(6,471)
Balance, June 30, 2023
2,013
143,632
640,325
(141,250)
(147,832)
496,888
Balance, April 1, 2024
2,015
144,391
667,675
(138,110)
520,766
3,609
241
242
Cash dividends, $.45 per share
(5,316)
Balance, June 30, 2024
Balance, January 1, 2023
143,185
614,829
(139,974)
(144,759)
475,293
(1,276)
447
448
Treasury shares purchased (91,207 shares)
(3,073)
Balance, January 1, 2024
Cumulative change in accounting principle ASU 2023-02
(1,659)
(7,414)
480
482
Treasury shares purchased (8,734 shares)
(376)
Cash dividends, $.90 per share
(10,632)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts on investments
2,411
2,550
Depreciation and amortization
3,308
3,250
Restricted stock compensation
Gain on sale of mortgage loans
(475)
(490)
(Gain) Loss on sale of other real estate
(62)
14
Other, net
(11,510)
(3,613)
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
21,213
37,726
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Calls, maturities and principal reductions on securities available-for-sale
50,182
56,322
Purchases of securities available-for-sale
(8,615)
(29,653)
Loans made to customers, net of repayment
(42,002)
(69,656)
Net change in federal funds sold
(23,718)
9,011
Purchase of restricted stock
(14)
(13)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned
268
217
Additions to premises and equipment
(1,302)
(3,595)
NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(25,201)
(37,367)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net change in deposits
42,308
(305,309)
Net change in short-term borrowings
(29,010)
57,984
Dividends paid
(10,620)
(15,383)
Purchase of treasury stock
Proceeds from other borrowings
1,150,000
680,000
Maturities of other borrowings
(1,150,000)
(555,000)
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
2,302
(140,781)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(1,686)
(140,422)
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
222,517
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS, END OF PERIOD
82,095
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying June 30, 2024 and 2023 consolidated financial statements are unaudited. The December 31, 2023 consolidated financial statements are as reported in the First Financial Corporation (the “Corporation”) 2023 annual report. The information presented does not include all information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The following notes should be read together with notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting policies followed by the Corporation and its subsidiaries for interim financial reporting are consistent with the accounting policies followed for annual financial reporting. All adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods reported have been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and are of a normal recurring nature. The Corporation reports financial information for only one segment, banking. Some items in the prior year financials were reclassified to conform to the current presentation.
The Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan is a long-term incentive plan that was designed to align the interests of participants with the interests of shareholders. Under the plan, awards may be made based on certain performance measures. The grants are made in restricted stock units that are subject to a vesting schedule. These shares vest over 3 years in increments of 33%, 33%, and 34% respectively. For the six months ended 2024 and 2023, 27,803 and 22,228 shares were awarded, respectively. These shares had a grant date value of $1.0 million and $1.0 million for 2024 and 2023, vest over three years, and their grant is not subject to future performance measures. Outstanding shares are increased at the award date for the total shares awarded.
2. New accounting standards
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted:
In 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 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 (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 January 1, 2024 on a modified retrospective basis. As a result of the adoption, other assets was increased $19 million, other liabilities was increased $21 million, and retained earnings was decreased $1.7 million.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 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. A public entity should apply the amendments retrospectively to all periods presented in the financial statements. The Corporation is assessing ASU 2023-07 and its effect on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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 issuance. The amendments should be applied on a prospective basis although retrospective application is permitted. The Corporation is assessing ASU 2023-09 and its effect on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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3. Allowance for Credit Losses
The following table presents the activity of the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the three months ended June 30.
Allowance for Credit Losses:
June 30, 2024
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Unallocated
Beginning balance
13,579
14,233
11,919
40,045
1,811
93
1,367
(305)
Loans charged-off
(3,548)
(42)
(2,501)
(6,091)
Recoveries
173
40
1,201
1,414
Ending Balance
12,015
14,324
11,986
38,334
June 30, 2023
12,790
15,059
11,513
258
39,620
(377)
166
1,733
278
(209)
(63)
(3,271)
(3,543)
246
106
1,678
2,030
12,450
15,268
11,653
536
39,907
The following table presents the activity of the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment for the six months ended June 30.
13,264
14,327
11,797
379
39,767
2,082
(80)
3,134
(370)
Loans charged -off
(3,779)
(56)
(5,448)
(9,283)
133
2,503
3,084
12,949
14,568
12,104
158
39,779
(431)
666
2,987
378
(515)
(142)
(7,262)
(7,919)
176
3,824
4,447
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The tables below present the recorded investment in non-performing loans by class of loans.
Loans Past
Nonaccrual
Due Over
With No
90 Days Still
Allowance
Accruing
For Credit Loss
Commercial & Industrial
303
6,072
34
Farmland
1,218
Non Farm, Non Residential
112
907
476
Agriculture
934
893
All Other Commercial
996
980
First Liens
567
963
32
Home Equity
136
111
Junior Liens
262
Multifamily
426
373
All Other Residential
407
348
Motor Vehicle
2,218
All Other Consumer
237
TOTAL
1,380
14,563
4,337
December 31, 2023
13,971
860
1,221
995
1,011
1,147
1,103
1,046
1,027
620
960
68
239
67
543
427
2,933
218
988
23,596
5,575
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The following tables present the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans by class of loans:
Collateral Type
Real Estate
598
5,117
1,620
3,759
7,710
6,010
1,454
12,056
1,633
3,919
49
1,054
349
8,836
13,110
12
The following tables presents the aging of the recorded investment in loans by past due category and class of loans.
90 Days
30-59 Days
60-89 Days
and Greater
Past Due
Current
616
1,273
1,844
3,733
532,154
535,887
362
1,202
1,564
128,966
130,530
304
114
418
538,947
539,365
930
1,192
128,050
129,242
459,116
459,130
678
921
876
2,475
362,596
365,071
389
220
923
66,824
67,747
384
60
283
727
59,041
59,768
539
236,145
236,684
211
377
588
20,859
21,447
9,561
1,312
590
11,463
626,746
638,209
442
103
612
30,445
31,057
12,633
4,739
6,876
24,248
3,189,889
3,214,137
668
488
1,136
2,292
649,801
652,093
58
1,259
132,147
133,406
439,009
1,141
139,900
141,041
464,776
2,841
816
924
4,581
354,711
359,292
360
188
71
619
65,191
65,810
462
124
848
57,985
58,833
117
140
630
191,104
191,734
554
601
21,961
22,562
12,491
1,754
761
15,006
602,442
617,448
397
102
13
512
31,857
32,369
17,948
3,612
5,929
27,489
3,150,884
3,178,373
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 June 30, 2024 that were both experiencing financial difficulty and modified during the twelve months ended June 30, 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
Term
Extension and
Extension
Class of
Principal
Payment
Interest Rate
Financing
Forgiveness
Delay
Reduction
Receivable
25
0.01
%
28
0.05
27
293
110
0.09
321
132
0.02
The Corporation has no commitments to lend additional amounts to the borrowers included in the table above.
The Corporation 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. The following table presents the performance of such loans that have been modified in the last twelve months:
30 - 59
60 - 89
Greater Than
Days
89 Days
19
The following table presents the financial effect of loan and lease modifications presented above to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty for the twelve months ended June 30, 2024.
Weighted-
Average
2.75
24
36
56
2.89
21
2.87
22
The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans that had a payment default during the twelve months ended June 30, 2024 and were modified in the twelve months prior to that default to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.
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.
Credit Quality Indicators:
The Corporation categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Corporation analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis includes non-homogeneous loans, such as commercial loans, with an outstanding balance greater than $100 thousand. Any consumer loans outstanding to a borrower who had commercial loans analyzed will be similarly risk rated. This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis. The Corporation uses the following definitions for risk ratings:
Special Mention: Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.
Substandard: Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current net worth and debt service capacity of the borrower or of any pledged collateral. These loans have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses which have clearly jeopardized repayment of principal and interest as originally intended. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some future loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful: Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those graded substandard, with the added characteristic that the severity of the weaknesses makes collection or liquidation in full highly questionable or improbable based upon currently existing facts, conditions, and values.
Furthermore, non-homogeneous loans which were not individually analyzed, but are 90+ days past due or on non-accrual are classified as substandard. Loans included in homogeneous pools, such as residential or consumer may be classified as substandard due to 90+ days delinquency, non-accrual status, bankruptcy, or loan restructuring.
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The following tables present the commercial loan portfolio by risk category. These balances do not include accrued interest:
Term Loans at Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year
Revolving
2022
2021
2020
Prior
Loans
Commercial and Industrial
Pass
52,615
39,032
114,470
73,432
36,682
98,079
72,107
486,417
Special Mention
8,175
715
9,749
3,318
1,375
2,593
25,925
Substandard
3,615
707
1,700
4,140
7,048
17,342
Doubtful
Not Rated
863
1,131
993
531
125
3,921
Subtotal
57,093
49,045
117,878
87,852
40,410
106,627
74,700
533,605
Current period gross charge-offs
-
105
3,264
48
3,427
7,978
20,439
15,613
19,574
7,747
54,037
125,612
1,047
1,710
1,750
7,787
56,808
128,423
50,043
79,663
135,958
98,953
22,032
135,940
4,755
527,344
700
975
827
662
55
184
6,248
7,149
64
732
50,705
79,718
136,842
99,928
22,700
143,079
537,727
4,811
8,730
10,061
5,669
5,391
25,472
62,249
122,383
84
599
2,640
3,328
53
903
956
26
29
104
4,822
10,232
5,695
5,425
26,978
64,889
126,771
Other Commercial
15,398
32,721
103,023
92,936
92,515
108,130
9,160
453,883
795
994
438
104,013
92,950
109,363
456,120
252
100
352
Multifamily >5 Residential
22,380
53,605
70,093
31,496
22,217
26,399
458
226,648
232
350
6,397
6,979
1,090
680
1,770
70,325
32,586
22,567
33,849
235,770
153,225
234,190
449,218
322,060
186,584
448,057
148,953
1,942,287
1,731
10,724
3,673
11,040
5,233
40,576
4,277
762
2,917
4,154
172
16,282
28,564
874
1,037
1,647
1,325
6,989
158,376
244,258
454,903
338,585
191,404
476,704
154,186
2,018,416
16
2019
80,873
131,522
112,811
47,445
44,257
100,872
81,551
599,331
221
10,025
3,442
323
866
2,715
17,598
3,620
4,734
1,842
981
1,789
5,354
7,932
26,252
3,476
1,352
847
431
144
6,343
87,975
137,829
125,525
52,299
46,513
107,185
92,198
649,524
72
78
271
21,232
16,025
20,794
8,310
8,790
52,357
287
127,795
363
710
1,077
41
309
1,370
1,720
20,798
8,351
9,462
54,451
130,606
73,740
123,319
69,477
23,965
22,550
106,752
7,606
427,409
845
2,572
479
6,356
6,937
65
743
73,842
124,051
70,472
24,643
23,874
113,173
437,661
10,764
11,299
6,614
6,118
7,443
25,678
64,476
132,392
86
605
3,618
4,317
50
1,067
1,172
51
31
141
11,491
6,645
6,161
7,517
27,350
68,094
138,022
27,401
105,046
104,307
94,029
4,774
112,159
9,177
456,893
2,478
830
1,043
457
469
106,085
104,323
96,507
113,446
461,713
675
20
695
34,551
62,845
32,273
22,590
23,215
382
182,253
357
6,571
6,928
1,102
251
1,353
33,375
22,947
30,410
190,907
248,561
450,056
346,276
202,457
94,211
421,033
163,479
1,926,073
1,039
11,024
6,285
1,531
9,582
6,333
35,800
3,722
5,816
1,858
1,022
2,627
14,520
37,497
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
17
The Corporation evaluates the credit quality of its other loan portfolios, which includes residential real estate, consumer and lease financing loans, based primarily on the aging status of the loan and payment activity. Accordingly, loans on non-accrual status and loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest are considered to be nonperforming for purposes of credit quality evaluation. The following table presents the 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:
Performing
24,841
47,700
68,600
61,857
34,392
124,100
671
362,161
Non-performing
408
1,182
1,654
62,265
34,456
125,282
363,815
174
54
90
1,333
65,461
67,265
75
83
73
247
129
1,416
65,534
67,512
6,875
13,693
13,889
7,245
5,525
10,532
1,501
59,260
332
13,795
5,589
10,698
59,592
Other Residential
498
7,385
7,717
2,703
398
1,994
234
20,929
425
2,419
21,354
137,531
227,663
175,727
52,729
32,161
7,238
633,061
894
413
113
2,181
137,535
228,071
176,621
53,078
32,574
7,351
635,242
1,369
2,408
987
354
57
5,224
Other Consumer
6,148
9,019
2,729
1,680
5,395
30,617
39
272
9,083
4,858
2,831
1,706
829
5,434
30,889
62
176,067
305,584
270,809
127,292
74,246
146,021
73,274
1,173,293
574
1,005
859
583
1,974
5,111
Total other loans
176,071
306,158
271,814
128,151
74,829
147,995
73,386
1,178,404
18
49,146
70,952
65,232
36,751
15,185
118,087
1,066
356,419
121
1,504
1,747
71,073
36,816
15,242
119,591
358,166
167
61
64,102
65,482
99
926
65,581
15,050
15,431
8,248
5,557
4,280
8,094
1,698
58,358
305
15,484
8,293
5,661
8,197
58,663
6,432
9,477
3,100
421
641
1,511
415
21,997
46
390
38
474
3,146
1,031
1,549
22,471
264,933
215,125
70,926
46,939
12,038
2,177
612,138
973
520
532
134
30
2,421
265,165
216,098
71,446
47,471
12,172
2,207
614,559
7,722
3,101
1,448
499
13,785
12,561
6,895
3,778
2,189
659
692
5,203
31,977
145
222
6,915
3,923
2,228
676
32,199
213
37
149
529
348,183
317,948
151,284
91,864
33,181
131,427
72,484
1,146,371
1,189
756
757
1,735
5,268
348,415
319,137
152,040
92,621
33,779
133,162
72,485
1,151,639
4. Securities
The amortized cost and fair value of the Corporation’s investments are shown below. All securities are classified as available-for-sale.
Amortized
Unrealized
Cost
Gains
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Government agencies
98,999
(12,076)
86,930
Mortgage Backed Securities - residential
630,097
85
(86,427)
543,755
Mortgage Backed Securities - commercial
7,843
(399)
7,444
Collateralized mortgage obligations
199,245
(28,946)
170,308
State and municipal obligations
392,250
347
(32,760)
359,837
Municipal taxable
39,616
(5,499)
34,118
U.S. Treasury
470
(3)
467
Collateralized debt obligations
2,892
1,368,520
3,341
(166,110)
102,978
(11,542)
91,440
Mortgage Backed Securities-residential
653,507
(83,675)
569,885
Mortgage Backed Securities-commercial
7,919
(436)
7,483
209,398
(28,575)
180,829
397,413
1,407
(28,009)
370,811
39,872
(5,599)
34,285
1,411
(9)
1,402
3,002
1,412,498
4,484
(157,845)
Contractual maturities of debt securities at June 30, 2024 were as follows.
Available-for-Sale
Fair
Value
Due in one year or less
8,545
8,472
Due after one but within five years
44,994
43,141
Due after five but within ten years
108,667
104,810
Due after ten years
369,129
327,821
531,335
484,244
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations
837,185
721,507
There were no gross gains and losses from investment sales/calls realized by the Corporation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2023.
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 June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Less Than 12 Months
More Than 12 Months
86,212
Mortgage Backed Securities - Residential
8,455
(69)
526,511
(86,358)
534,966
Mortgage Backed Securities - Commercial
167,423
69,381
(531)
246,421
(32,229)
315,802
1,308
(7)
31,809
(5,492)
33,117
468
Total temporarily impaired securities
79,612
(610)
1,065,820
(165,500)
1,145,432
3,757
(73)
87,291
(11,469)
91,048
3,810
(41)
556,414
(83,634)
560,224
12,981
(303)
164,871
(28,272)
177,852
45,154
(319)
212,022
(27,690)
257,176
31,958
67,104
(745)
1,060,039
(157,100)
1,127,143
Management evaluates securities for impairment related to credit losses at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. The investment securities portfolio is evaluated for impairment related to credit losses by segregating the portfolio into two general segments.
In evaluating for impairment, management considers the reason for the decline, the extent of the decline, the duration of the decline and whether the Corporation intends to sell a security or is more likely than not to be required to sell a security before recovery of its amortized cost. If an entity intends to sell or it is more likely than not it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, the security’s amortized cost is written down to fair value through income. If an entity does not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis less any current-period loss, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded, limited to the amount that the fair value of the security is less than its amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable taxes.
Gross unrealized losses on investment securities were $166.1 million as of June 30, 2024 and $157.8 million as of December 31, 2023. Management believes these losses represent negative adjustments to market value relative to the interest rate environment reflecting the increase in market rates and not losses related to the creditworthiness of the issuer. The portfolio contains primarily government agency, agency backed mortgage backed securities (“MBS”), and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMO”), which are issued by government sponsored enterprises and are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. Secondarily, the Corporation invests in municipal securities issued by state and local governments. Of these, almost half are either insured or contain state enhancements. On the remaining, credit is monitored by the investment committee. Based upon our review of the issuers, we do not believe these investments to be other than temporarily impaired. Management does not intend to sell these securities and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell them before their anticipated recovery.
The table below presents a rollforward of the credit losses recognized in earnings for the three month period ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2,974
Reductions for securities called during the period
Ending balance
5. Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments
The Corporation invests in qualified affordable housing projects. The balance of investment for qualified housing projects was $28.9 million at June 30, 2024 and $7.8 million at December 31, 2023. These balances are reflected in the other assets line on the consolidated balance sheets. Total unfunded commitments related to the investments in qualified affordable housing projects totaled $20.6 million at June 30, 2024. The Corporation expects to fulfill these commitments by the end of December 31, 2037.
The Corporation recognized amortization expense of $211 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2024, and $390 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2023, which was included within other noninterest expense on the consolidated statements of income. The Corporation recognized amortization expense of $847 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2024, which was included within income tax expense on the consolidated statements of income. Additionally, the Corporation recognized tax credits and other benefits from its investment in affordable housing tax credits of $1.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024, and $674 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
6. Fair Value
FASB ASC No. 820-10 establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) of identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
Level 2: Significant other observable inputs other than Level I prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3: Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
The fair value of most securities available for sale is determined by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or matrix pricing, which is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs).
For those securities that cannot be priced using quoted market prices or observable inputs a Level 3 valuation is determined. These securities are primarily trust preferred securities and investments in state and municipal securities. The fair value of state and municipal obligations are derived by comparing the securities to current market rates plus an appropriate credit spread to determine an estimated value. Illiquidity spreads are then considered. Credit reviews are performed on each of the issuers. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Corporation’s state and municipal obligations are credit spreads related to specific issuers. Significantly higher credit spread assumptions would result in significantly lower fair value measurement. Conversely, significantly lower credit spreads would result in a significantly higher fair value measurements.
The fair value of derivatives is based on valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2 inputs).
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Fair Value Measurements Using
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
State and municipal
359,032
805
1,202,054
3,697
Derivative Assets
2,994
Derivative Liabilities
(2,994)
369,631
1,180
1,254,955
4,182
2,878
(2,878)
There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2024 and 2023.
The tables below presents a reconciliation and income statement classification of gains and losses for all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and the year ended December 31, 2023.
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
State and
municipal
Collateralized
obligations
debt obligations
Beginning balance, April 1
2,888
3,693
Total realized/unrealized gains or losses
Included in earnings
Included in other comprehensive income
Transfers
Settlements
Ending balance, June 30
Beginning balance, January 1
(110)
(375)
Year Ended
1,545
2,986
4,531
Purchases
(365)
Ending balance, December 31
Other real estate owned is valued at Level 3. Other real estate owned at June 30, 2024 with a value of $170 thousand was reduced by $32 thousand for fair value adjustment. At June 30, 2024 other real estate owned was comprised of $170 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 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 5% to 100% with an average discount of 65%. Values for non-real estate collateral, such as business equipment, are based on appraisals performed by qualified licensed appraisers or the customers financial statements. Values for non real estate collateral use much higher discounts than real estate collateral. Other real estate and individually evaluated loans carried at fair value are primarily comprised of smaller balance properties.
The following table presents quantitative information about recurring and non-recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at June 30, 2024.
Valuation Technique(s)
Unobservable Input(s)
Range
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
4.24%-4.44
7.27
Collateral dependent loans
5,103
Discount rate for age of appraisal and market conditions
5.00%-100.00
The following table presents quantitative information about recurring and non-recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at December 31, 2023.
4.04%-4.44
7.36
11,306
0.00%-100.00
The carrying amounts and estimated fair value of financial instruments at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, are shown below. Carrying amount is the estimated fair value for cash and due from banks, federal funds sold, short-term borrowings, accrued interest receivable and payable, demand deposits, short-term debt and variable-rate loans or deposits that reprice frequently and fully. Security fair values were described previously. For fixed-rate, collectively evaluated loans or deposits, variable rate loans or deposits with infrequent repricing or repricing limits, and for longer-term borrowings, fair value is based on discounted cash flows using current market rates applied to the estimated life and considering credit risk. The valuation of individually evaluated loans was described previously. Loan fair value estimates represent an exit price. Fair values of loans held for sale are based on market bids on the loans or similar loans. It was not practicable to determine the fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability. Fair value of debt is based on current rates for similar financing. The fair value of off-balance sheet items is not considered material.
Carrying
24,820
50,253
n/a
Loans, net
3,030,377
6,558
17,175
(4,132,327)
(4,130,751)
(38,211)
(108,575)
(108,507)
Accrued interest payable
(3,213)
25,467
51,292
3,025,621
6,755
18,122
(4,090,068)
(4,094,552)
(67,221)
(108,577)
(108,496)
(2,588)
7. Borrowings
Short-term borrowings:
Period–end short-term borrowings were comprised of the following:
Federal Funds Purchased
3,125
27,300
Repurchase Agreements
35,086
39,921
The Corporation enters into sales of securities under agreements to repurchase. The amounts received under these agreements represent short-term borrowings and are reflected as a liability in the consolidated balance sheets. The securities underlying these agreements are included in investment securities in the consolidated balance sheets. The Corporation has no control over the market value of the securities, which fluctuates due to market conditions. However, the Corporation is obligated to promptly transfer additional securities if the market value of the securities falls below the repurchase agreement price. The Corporation manages this risk by maintaining an unpledged securities portfolio that it believes is sufficient to cover a decline in the market value of the securities sold under agreements to repurchase.
Collateral pledged to repurchase agreements by remaining maturity are as follows:
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
Overnight
Greater
and
Up to 30
30 - 90
than 90
continuous
days
Mortgage Backed Securities - Residential and CollateralizedMortgage Obligations
29,711
300
5,075
32,319
3,637
3,665
Other borrowings:
Other borrowings at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are summarized as follows:
FHLB advances
83,575
Notes payable
25,000
The aggregate minimum annual retirements of other borrowings are as follows:
Twelve Months Ended June 30,
2025
78,605
2026
4,970
2027
2028
2029
Thereafter
At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, other borrowings are summarized as follows: The Corporation’s subsidiary bank is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) and accordingly are permitted to obtain advances. There are $83.6 million of advances from the FHLB at June 30, 2024, and $108.6 million of advances at December 31, 2023. FHLB advances are, generally due in full at maturity. They are secured by eligible securities and a blanket pledge on real estate loan collateral. In addition the Corporation secured a note payable to a commercial bank in the quarter for $25 million.
8. Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Post-Retirement
Pension Benefits
Health Benefits
Service cost
157
Interest cost
947
1,894
1,912
69
77
Expected return on plan assets
(1,052)
(969)
(2,103)
(1,939)
Net amortization of prior service cost
Net amortization of net (gain) loss
108
(20)
376
(40)
(26)
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
290
663
Employer Contributions
First Financial Corporation previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 that it expected to contribute $3.9 million and $604 thousand respectively to its Pension Plan and ESOP and $249 thousand to the Post Retirement Health Benefits Plan in 2024. Contributions of $526 thousand have been made to the Pension Plan thus far in 2024. Contributions of $134 thousand have been made through the first six months of 2024 for the Post Retirement Health Benefits plan. No contributions have been made in 2024 for the ESOP. The Pension plan was frozen for most employees at the end of 2012 and for those employees there will be discretionary contributions to the ESOP plan and a 401K plan in place of the former Pension benefit. In the first six months of 2024 and 2023 there has been $1.6 million and $1.3 million of expense accrued for potential contributions to these alternative retirement benefit options.
9. Revenue from Contracts with Customers
All of the Corporation’s revenue from contracts with customers in the scope of ASC 606 is recognized within Non-Interest Income. The following table presents the Corporation’s sources of Non-Interest Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. Items outside the scope of ASC 606 are noted as such.
Non-interest income
Service charges on deposits and debit card fee income
Asset management fees
Net gains on sales of loans (a)
Loan servicing fees (a)
Other service charges and fees (a)
Other (b)
Total non-interest income
Service charges on deposits: The Corporation earns fees from its deposit customers for transaction-based, account maintenance, and overdraft services. Transaction-based fees, which include services such as ATM use fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering, and ACH fees, are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as that is the point in time the Corporation fulfills the customer’s request. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the Corporation satisfies the performance obligation. Overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs. Service charges on deposits are withdrawn from the customer’s account balance.
Asset management fees: The Corporation earns asset management fees from its contracts with trust customers to manage assets for investment, and/or to transact on their accounts. These fees are primarily earned over time as the Corporation provides the contracted monthly or quarterly services and are generally assessed based on a tiered scale of the market value of assets under management at month-end. Fees that are transaction based, including trade execution services, are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed, i.e. the trade date. Other related services provided and the fees the Corporation earns, which are based on a fixed fee schedule, are recognized when the services are rendered.
Interchange income: The Corporation earns interchange fees from debit and credit cardholder transactions conducted through the payment network. Interchange fees from cardholder transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction value and are recognized daily, concurrently with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder.
Gains/Losses on sales of OREO: The Corporation records a gain or loss from the sale of OREO when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at the time of an executed deed. When the Corporation finances the sale of OREO to the buyer, the Corporation assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the OREO asset is derecognized and the gain or loss on sale is recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer. In determining the gain or loss on the sale, the Corporation adjusts the transaction price and related gain (loss) on sale if a significant financing component is present.
10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
The following tables summarize the changes, net of tax, within each classification of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.
gains and
(Losses) on available-
for-sale
Retirement
Securities
plans
Beginning balance, April 1,
(129,096)
(9,014)
Change in other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
Ending balance, June 30,
(125,561)
(8,940)
Beginning balance, January 1,
(118,000)
(9,087)
(114,658)
(10,931)
(130,466)
(10,784)
(128,896)
(11,078)
Balance at
Current Period
4/1/2024
Change
6/30/2024
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale without other than temporary impairment
(131,262)
3,532
(127,730)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale with other than temporary impairment
2,166
2,169
Total unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale
Unrealized gain (loss) on retirement plans
1/1/2024
(120,252)
(7,478)
2,252
(83)
Total unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale
4/1/2023
6/30/2023
(116,844)
(15,827)
(132,671)
2,186
2,205
Unrealized loss on retirement plans
1/1/2023
(131,135)
(1,536)
2,239
(34)
Total unrealized income (loss) on securities available-for-sale
Three Months Ended June 30, 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
Net securities gains (losses)
on available-for-sale
Income tax expense
securities
Net of tax
Amortization of
(195)
(a)
Salary and benefits
retirement plan items
(147)
Total reclassifications for the period
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
(98)
(74)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
(196)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
(392)
98
(294)
11. Leases
The Corporation leases certain branches under operating leases. At June 30, 2024, the Corporation had lease liabilities totaling $5,468,000 and right-of-use assets totaling $5,396,000 related to these leases. At December 31, 2023, the Corporation had lease liabilities totaling $5,456,000 and right-of-use assets totaling $5,392,000 related to these leases. Lease liabilities and right-of-use assets are reflected in other liabilities and other assets, respectively. At June 30, 2024, the weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases was 8.5 years and the weighted average discount rate used in the measurement of operating lease liabilities was 2.28%.
The calculated amount of the lease liabilities and right-of-use assets are impacted by the length of the lease term and the discount rate used to present value the minimum lease payments. The Corporation’s lease agreements often include one or more options to renew at the Corporation’s discretion. If at lease inception, the Corporation considers the exercising of a renewal option to be reasonably certain, the Corporation will include the extended term in the calculation of the lease liability and right-of-use asset. Regarding the discount rate, the new standard requires the use of the rate implicit in the lease whenever this rate is readily determinable. As this rate is rarely determinable, the Corporation utilizes its incremental borrowing rate at lease inception, on a collateralized basis, over a similar term.
The following table represents lease costs and other lease information. As the Corporation elected, not to separate lease and non-lease components and instead to account for them as a single lease component, the variable lease cost primarily represents variable payments such as common area maintenance and utilities.
Lease costs were as follows:
Operating lease cost
487
Short-term lease cost
Variable lease cost
Total lease cost
560
Other information:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
429
Future minimum payments for operating leases with initial or remaining terms of one year or more as of June 30, 2024 were as follows:
986
927
548
2,007
Total Future Minimum Lease Payments
6,178
Amounts Representing Interest
(710)
Present Value of Net Future Minimum Lease Payments
5,468
33
12. Subsequent Events
On July 1, 2024, First Financial Corporation, an Indiana corporation (“FFC”) and First Financial Bank, National Association, a national banking association and wholly-owned subsidiary of FFC (“First Financial Bank”) completed their previously announced acquisition of SimplyBank., a Tennessee-chartered commercial bank (“SimplyBank”), pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and among FFC, First Financial Bank, SimplyBank, and FFB Interim Bank, National Association, a wholly owned subsidiary of FFC (“Merger Sub”) dated as of November 13, 2023 (the “Merger Agreement”). On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into SimplyBank (the “Interim Merger”), with SimplyBank continuing as the surviving entity. Immediately following the Interim Merger, SimplyBank merged with and into First Financial Bank, with First Financial Bank as the surviving entity (the “Bank Merger”).
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.
ITEMS 2. and 3. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The purpose of this discussion is to point out key factors in the Corporation’s recent performance compared with earlier periods. The discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements beginning on page three of this report. All figures are for the consolidated entities. It is presumed the readers of these financial statements and of the following narrative have previously read the Corporation’s financial statements for 2023 in the 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance, nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date. The forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, without limitation, the Corporation’s ability to effectively execute its business plans; changes in general economic and financial market conditions; changes in interest rates; changes in the competitive environment; continuing consolidation in the financial services industry; new litigation or changes in existing litigation; losses, customer bankruptcy, claims and assessments; changes in banking regulations or other regulatory or legislative requirements affecting the Corporation’s business; and changes in accounting policies or procedures as may be required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other regulatory agencies. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements is available in the Corporation’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and subsequent filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Copies of these filings are available at no cost on the SEC’s Web site at www.sec.gov or on the Corporation’s Web site at www.first-online.com. Management may elect to update forward-looking statements at some future point; however, it specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.
Critical Accounting Policies
Certain of the Corporation’s accounting policies are important to the portrayal of the Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations, since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. Estimates associated with these policies are susceptible to material changes as a result of changes in facts and circumstances. Facts and circumstances which could affect these judgments include, without limitation, changes in interest rates, in the performance of the economy or in the financial condition of borrowers. Management believes that its critical accounting policies include determining the allowance for credit losses and the valuation of goodwill and valuing investment securities. See further discussion of these critical accounting policies in the 2023 Form 10-K.
Allowance for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses (ACL) represents management’s estimate of expected losses inherent within the existing loan portfolio. The allowance for credit losses is increased by the provision for credit losses charged to expense and reduced by loans charged off, net of recoveries. The allowance for credit losses is determined based on management’s assessment of several factors: reviews and evaluations of specific loans, changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions, nonperforming loans, determination of acquired loans as purchase credit deteriorated, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Loans are individually evaluated when they do not share risk characteristics with other loans in the respective pool. Loans evaluated individually are excluded from the collective evaluation. Management elected the collateral dependent practical expedient upon adoption of ASC 326. Expected credit losses on individually evaluated loans are based on the fair value of the collateral at the reporting date, adjusted for selling costs as appropriate.
Management utilizes a cohort methodology to determine the allowance for credit losses. This method identifies and captures the balance of a pool of loans with similar risk characteristics, as of a particular point in time to form a cohort, then tracks the respective losses generated by that cohort of loans over their remaining life. The cohorts track loan balances and historical loss experience since 2008, and management extends the look back period each quarter to capture all available data points in the historical loss rate calculation. The quantitative component of the ACL involves assumptions that require a significant level of estimation; these include historical losses as a predictor of future performance, appropriateness of selected delay periods, and the reasonableness of the portfolio segmentation.
A historical data set is expected to provide the best indication of future credit performance. Delay periods represent the amount of time it takes a cohort of loans to become seasoned, or incur sufficient attrition through pay downs, renewals, or charge-offs. Portfolio segmentation relates to the pooling of loans with similar risk characteristics, such as industry types, collateral, and consumer purpose.
On an annual basis, in the first quarter, management performs a recalibration of the delay periods and portfolio segmentation to determine whether they are reasonable and appropriate based on the information available at that time.
Management considers qualitative adjustments to expected credit loss estimates for information not already captured in the loss estimation process. Where past performance may not be representative of future losses, loss rates are adjusted for qualitative and economic forecast factors. Management uses the peak three consecutive quarter net charge off rate to capture maximum potential volatility over the reasonable and supportable forecast period. Historical losses utilized in setting the qualitative factor ranges are anchored to 2008 and may be supplemented by peer information when needed. The qualitative factor ranges are recalibrated annually to capture recent behavior that is indicative of the credit profile of the current portfolio.
Qualitative factors include items, such as changes in lending policies or procedures, asset specific risks, and economic uncertainty in forward-looking forecasts. Economic indicators utilized in forecasting include unemployment rate, gross domestic product, housing starts, and interest rates. Management uses a two-year reasonable and supportable period across all loan segments to forecast economic conditions. Management believes the two-year time horizon aligns with available industry guidance and various forecasting sources. Economic forecast adjustments are overlaid onto historical loss rates. As such, reversion from forecast rates to historical loss rates is immediate.
The ACL and allowance for unfunded commitments were $38.3 million and $1.7 million, respectively at June 30, 2024, compared to $39.8 million and $2.0 million, respectively at December 31, 2023. The qualitative amount of the reserve decreased $421 thousand to $10.5 million. The quantitative amount is $27.8 million at June 30, 2024, compared to $28.4 million at December 31, 2023. There was a decrease of $300 thousand in the allowance for unfunded commitments. See additional discussion of ACL in the Allowance for Credit Losses section below.
Based on management’s analysis of the current portfolio, management believes the allowance is adequate. Changes in the financial condition of individual borrowers, economic conditions, historical loss experience, or the condition of the various markets in which collateral may be sold may affect the required level of the allowance for credit losses and the associated provision for credit losses. As management monitors these changes, as well as those factors discussed above, adjustments may be recorded to the allowance for credit losses and the associated provision for credit losses in the future.
Summary of Operating Results
Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $11.4 million, compared to $16.0 million for the same period in 2023. Basic earnings per share decreased to $0.96 for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $1.33 for the same period in 2023. Return on average assets and return on average equity were 0.94% and 8.78% respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 1.34% and 12.75% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $22.3 million, compared to $32.0 million for the same period in 2023. Basic earnings per share decreased to $1.89 for the first six months of 2024 compared to $2.66 for the same period in 2023. Return on average assets and return on average equity were 0.93% and 8.57% respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 1.33% and 12.92% for the six months ended June 30, 2023.
In light of events in the banking sector, including bank failures, continuing interest rate activity and recessionary concerns, the Corporation has proactively positioned the balance sheet to mitigate the risks affecting the Corporation and the overall banking industry in order to serve its clients and communities.
The Corporation will continue its safe and sound banking practices, but the continuing impact of the 2023 crisis and further extent on the Corporation’s operations and financial results for the remainder of 2024 is uncertain and cannot be predicted.
On November 13, 2023, First Financial Corporation, an Indiana corporation ("FFC"), First Financial Bank, National Association, a national banking association and wholly-owned subsidiary of FFC (“First Financial Bank”), and SimplyBank., a Tennessee-chartered commercial bank (“SimplyBank”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the "Merger Agreement"). Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, FFC will form an interim national banking association as a wholly-owned subsidiary, which will merge with and into SimplyBank, with SimplyBank as the surviving entity (the "Interim Merger"). Immediately following the Interim Merger, SimplyBank will merge with and into First Financial Bank, with First Financial Bank as the surviving entity (the "Bank Merger," and together with the Interim Merger, the "Transactions"). See Subsequent Events footnote for discussion of the closing of the merger.
The primary components of income and expense affecting net income are discussed in the following analysis.
Net Interest Income
The Corporation’s primary source of earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between the interest earned on loans and other investments and the interest paid for deposits and other sources of funds. Net interest income decreased $2.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2024 to $39.3 million from $42.2 million in the same period in 2023. The net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2024 is 3.57% compared to 3.81% for the same period in 2023, a 6.18% decrease. Net interest income decreased $8.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024 to $78.2 million from $86.5 million in the same period in 2023. The net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2024 is 3.55% compared to 3.88% for the same period in 2023.
The increase in yields on net loans and leases of 46 basis points is the primary contributor to the improved yield on average earning assets for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, which was due to market conditions as a result of Federal Reserve interest rate increases. Comparing the six months ended June 30, 2024 to the six months ended June 30, 2023, the effective rate paid on average interest-bearing deposits increased 82 basis points, due to rate competition in the market. For the same period discussed above, interest paid on other borrowings increased 109 basis points due to higher borrowing rates.
Non-Interest Income
Non-interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $9.9 million compared to $10.5 million for the same period in 2023. Non-interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $19.3 million compared to $19.8 million for the same period in 2023.
Non-Interest Expenses
The Corporation’s non-interest expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 was $32.7 million compared to $31.3 million for the same period in 2023. The Corporation’s non-interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024 increased $2.4 million to $66.1 milllion compared to the same period in 2023. This includes $976 thousand of acquisition related expenses.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The Corporation’s provision for credit losses for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $3.0 million, compared to provision of $1.8 million for the same period of 2023. Net charge-offs for the second quarter of 2024 were $4.7 million compared to net charge-offs of $1.5 million for the same period of 2023. The provision for credit losses increased $1.2 million to $4.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a provision of $3.6 million for the same period in 2023. Net charge-offs for the first six months of 2024 increased $2.7 million to $6.2 million compared to the same period in 2023. The increase in provision as well as charge-offs were related to one previously identified credit, reflecting further deterioration in collateral values in the quarter. Based on management’s analysis of the current portfolio, an evaluation that includes consideration of changes in CECL model assumptions of credit quality, economic conditions, and loan composition, management believes the allowance is adequate. In the first six months of 2024, no significant changes were made.
Income Tax Expense
The Corporation’s effective income tax rate for the first six months of 2024 was 16.54% compared to 18.21% for the same period in 2023. Pretax income for the first six months in 2023 was significantly higher than pretax income for first six months in 2024. Since our permanent differences remained similar, income was the driving factor for the decrease in effective tax rate.
Non-performing Loans
Non-performing loans consist of (1) non-accrual loans on which the ultimate collectability of the full amount of interest is uncertain, and (2) loans past due ninety days or more as to principal or interest. Non-performing loans decreased to $15.9 million at June 30, 2024 compared to $24.6 million at December 31, 2023. Nonperforming loans increased 19.7% compared to $13.3 million as of June 30, 2023.
A summary of non-performing loans at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 follows:
(000's)
Non-accrual loans
Accruing loans past due over 90 days
15,916
24,556
Ratio of the allowance for credit losses as a percentage of non-performing loans
240.9
161.9
The following loan categories comprise significant components of the nonperforming non-restructured loans:
Commercial loans
10,127
18,380
Residential loans
1,981
2,065
Consumer loans
2,455
3,151
Past due 90 days or more
945
911
Interest Rate Sensitivity and Liquidity
First Financial Corporation has established risk measures, limits and policy guidelines for managing interest rate risk and liquidity. Responsibility for management of these functions resides with the Asset Liability Committee. The primary goal of the Asset Liability Committee is to maximize net interest income within the interest rate risk limits approved by the Board of Directors.
Interest Rate Risk
Management considers interest rate risk to be the Corporation’s most significant market risk. Interest rate risk is the exposure to changes in net interest income as a result of changes in interest rates. Consistency in the Corporation’s net interest income is largely dependent on the effective management of this risk.
The Asset Liability position is measured using sophisticated risk management tools, including earning simulation and market value of equity sensitivity analysis. These tools allow management to quantify and monitor both short-term and long-term exposure to interest rate risk. Simulation modeling measures the effects of changes in interest rates, changes in the shape of the yield curve and the effects of embedded options on net interest income. This measure projects earnings in the various environments over the next three years. It is important to note that measures of interest rate risk have limitations and are dependent on various assumptions. These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely predict the impact of interest rate fluctuations on net interest income. Actual results will differ from simulated results due to timing, frequency and amount of interest rate changes as well as overall market conditions. The Committee has performed a thorough analysis of these assumptions and believes them to be valid and theoretically sound. These assumptions are continuously monitored for behavioral changes.
The Corporation from time to time utilizes derivatives to manage interest rate risk. Management continuously evaluates the merits of such interest rate risk products but does not anticipate the use of such products to become a major part of the Corporation’s risk management strategy.
The table below shows the Corporation’s estimated sensitivity profile as of June 30, 2024. The change in interest rates assumes a parallel shift in interest rates of 100, 200, and 300 basis points. Given a 100 basis point increase in rates, net interest income would decrease 2.61% over the next 12 months and increase 0.12% over the following 12 months. Given a 100 basis point decrease in rates, net interest income would increase 5.97% over the next 12 months and increase 2.79% over the following 12 months. These estimates assume all rate changes occur overnight and management takes no action as a result of this change.
Basis Point
Percentage Change in Net Interest Income
Interest Rate Change
12 months
24 months
36 months
Down 300
7.91
(2.24)
(12.75)
Down 200
6.76
0.25
(6.77)
Down 100
5.97
2.79
(0.75)
Up 100
(2.61)
0.12
3.40
Up 200
(8.78)
(3.12)
3.60
Up 300
(12.94)
(4.46)
5.62
Typical rate shock analysis does not reflect management’s ability to react and thereby reduce the effect of rate changes, and represents a worst-case scenario.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity represents an institution’s ability to provide funds to satisfy demands from depositors, borrowers, and other creditors by either converting assets into cash or accessing new or existing sources of incremental funds. Generally the Corporation relies on deposits, loan repayments and repayments of investment securities as its primary sources of funds. The Corporation has $11.6 million of investments that mature throughout the next 12 months. The Corporation also anticipates $116.0 million of principal payments from mortgage-backed and other securities. Given the current rate environment, the Corporation anticipates $17.1 million in securities to be called within the next 12 months. The Corporation also has $229.1 million of unused borrowing capacity available with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, $371.8 million available with the Federal Reserve Bank, and $125 million of available fed funds lines with correspondent banks. With these sources of funds, the Corporation currently anticipates adequate liquidity to meet the expected obligations of its customers.
Financial Condition
Comparing the first six months of 2024 to year-ended December 31, 2023, loans net of deferred loan costs, have increased $36 million to $3.2 billion. Deposits increased 1.03% to $4.1 billion at June 30, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023. Other borrowings remain unchanged at $108.6 million at June 30, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023. Shareholders’ equity increased 0.51% or $2.7
million. This financial performance increased book value per share 0.36% to $44.92 at June 30, 2024 from $44.76 at December 31, 2023. Book value per share is calculated by dividing the total shareholders’ equity by the number of shares outstanding. Accumulated other comprehensive loss decreased $7.4 million primarily due to the market value of the securities portfolio, which reflected the decrease in securities pricing.
Capital Adequacy
The Federal Reserve, OCC and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (collectively, joint agencies) establish regulatory capital guidelines for U.S. banking organizations. Regulatory capital guidelines require that capital be measured in relation to the credit and market risks of both on- and off-balance sheet items using various risk weights. On January 1, 2015, the Basel 3 rules became effective and include transition provisions through January 1, 2019. Under Basel 3, Total capital consists of two tiers of capital, Tier 1 and Tier 2. Tier 1 capital is further composed of Common equity tier 1 capital and additional tier 1 capital.
Common equity tier 1 capital primarily includes qualifying common shareholders’ equity, retained earnings and certain minority interests. Goodwill, disallowed intangible assets and certain disallowed deferred tax assets are excluded from Common equity tier 1 capital.
Additional tier 1 capital primarily includes qualifying non-cumulative preferred stock, trust preferred securities (Trust Securities) subject to phase-out and certain minority interests. Certain deferred tax assets are also excluded.
Tier 2 capital primarily consists of qualifying subordinated debt, a limited portion of the allowance for loan and lease losses, Trust Securities subject to phase-out and reserves for unfunded lending commitments. The Corporation’s Total capital is the sum of Tier 1 capital plus Tier 2 capital.
To meet adequately capitalized regulatory requirements, an institution must maintain a Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.50 percent and a Total capital ratio of 10.50 percent. A “well-capitalized” institution must generally maintain capital ratios 200 bps higher than the minimum guidelines. The risk-based capital rules have been further supplemented by a Tier 1 leverage ratio, defined as Tier 1 capital divided by quarterly average total assets, after certain adjustments. BHCs must have a minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio of at least 4.0 percent. National banks must maintain a Tier 1 leverage ratio of at least 5.0 percent to be classified as “well capitalized.” Failure to meet the capital requirements established by the joint agencies can lead to certain mandatory and discretionary actions by regulators that could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s financial position. Below are the capital ratios for the Corporation and lead bank.
The fully phased in capital conservation buffer set the minimum ratios for common equity Tier 1 capital at 7%, the Tier 1 capital at 8.5% and the total capital at 10.5%. Currently the Corporation exceeds all of these minimums.
To Be Well Capitalized
Common equity tier 1 capital
Corporation
14.82
14.76
N/A
First Financial Bank
13.44
13.84
Total risk-based capital
15.81
15.80
14.44
14.89
Tier I risk-based capital
Tier I leverage capital
12.14
10.48
10.73
ITEM 4.Controls and Procedures
First Financial Corporation’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective disclosure controls and procedures, as defined under Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As of June 30, 2024, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Corporation's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2024 were effective in ensuring material information required to be disclosed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q was recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis. Additionally, there was no change in the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation's internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – Other Information
ITEM 1.Legal Proceedings.
There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than routine litigation incidental to the business of the Corporation or its subsidiaries, to which the Corporation or any of the subsidiaries is a party to or of which any of their respective property is subject. Further, there is no material legal proceeding in which any director, officer, principal shareholder, or affiliate of the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries, or any associate of such director, officer, principal shareholder or affiliate is a party, or has a material interest, adverse to the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries.
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes in the risk factors from those disclosed in the Corporation’s 2023 Form 10-K filed for December 31, 2023.
ITEM 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
The Corporation periodically acquires shares of its common stock directly from shareholders in individually negotiated transactions. On April 21, 2022 First Financial Corporation issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program pursuant to which up to 10% of the Corporations outstanding shares of common stock, or approximately 1,243,531 shares may be repurchased.
Following is certain information regarding shares of common stock purchased by the Corporation during the quarter covered by this report.
(c)
Total Number Of Shares
(b)
Purchased As Part Of
Maximum
Total Number Of
Average Price
Publicly Announced Plans
Number of Shares That May Yet
Shares Purchased
Paid Per Share
Or Programs *
Be Purchased *
April 1-30, 2024
May 1-31, 2024
June 1-30, 2024
518,860
ITEM 3.Defaults upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
ITEM 5.Other Information.
During the three months ended June 30, 2024, there were no Rule 10b5-1 plans or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements adopted, modified or terminated by any director or officer of the Corporation.
ITEM 6.Exhibits.
Exhibit No.:
Description of Exhibit:
3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) of the Corporation’s Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.
3.2
Amended and Restated Code of By-Laws of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed on February 22, 2021.
3.3
Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed on April 27, 2021.
10.1*
Employment Agreement for Norman L. Lowery, dated and effective January 1, 2024, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed on October 20, 2023.
10.2*
2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Corporation’s Form 10-Q filed for the quarter ended September 30, 2002.
10.5*
2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan of First Financial Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2007.
10.6*
2005 Executives Deferred Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2007.
10.7*
2005 Executives Supplemental Retirement Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed on September 4, 2007.
10.9*
First Financial Corporation 2010 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10. 9 of the Corporation’s Form 10-K filed March 15, 2011.
10.10*
First Financial Corporation 2011 Short-Term Incentive Compensation Plan incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the Corporation’s Form 10-K filed March 15, 2011.
10.11*
First Financial Corporation Amended and Restated 2011 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K for the annual meeting filed on April 27, 2021.
10.12*
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the First Financial Corporation 2011 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Corporation’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 filed on May 10, 2012.
10.13*
Employment Agreement for Norman D. Lowery, effective January 1, 2024, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed October 20, 2023.
10.14*
Employment Agreement for Rodger A. McHargue, effective July 1, 2022, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed July 29, 2022.
10.15*
Employment Agreement for Steven H. Holliday, effective July 1, 2022, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed July 29, 2022.
10.16*
Employment Agreement for Mark A. Franklin, effective July 1, 2022, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed July 29, 2022.
31.1
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 by Principal Executive Officer, dated August 7, 2024.
31.2
Sarbanes-Oxley Act 302 Certification for Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 by Principal Financial Officer, dated August 7, 2024.
32.1
Certification, dated August 7, 2024, of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2005 on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
101.1
Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Corporation for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, formatted in XBRL pursuant to Rule 405 : (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, as blocks of text and in detail**.
*Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
**Furnished, not filed, for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant)
Date: August 7, 2024
By /s/ Norman D. Lowery
Norman D. Lowery, President, CEO & Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
By /s/ Rodger A. McHargue
Rodger A. McHargue, Treasurer and CFO
(Principal Financial Officer)