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 September 30, 2023
Or
☐ 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 001-36434
FIRST MID BANCSHARES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
37-1103704
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. employer identification no.)
1421 Charleston Avenue
Mattoon, Illinois
61938
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
(217) 234-7454
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock
FMBH
NASDAQ Global Market
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer ☐
Accelerated filer ☒
Non-accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting company ☐
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). ☐ Yes ☒ No
As of November 8, 2023, 23,840,265 common shares, $4.00 par value, were outstanding.
PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
First Mid Bancshares, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Assets
Cash and due from banks:
Non-interest bearing
$
142,766
138,412
Interest bearing
232,017
6,394
Federal funds sold
8,454
7,627
Cash and cash equivalents
383,237
152,433
Certificates of deposit
1,960
1,470
Investment securities:
Available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,470,569 and $1,432,372 at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)
1,218,595
1,218,985
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (estimated fair value of $2,259 and $2,954 at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)
2,259
2,954
Equity securities, at fair value
3,932
311
Loans held for sale
6,233
338
Loans
5,533,832
4,825,874
Less allowance for credit losses
(68,241
)
(59,093
Net loans
5,465,591
4,766,781
Interest receivable
36,476
28,357
Other real estate owned
2,296
4,261
Premises and equipment, net
102,004
90,473
Goodwill
196,461
140,412
Intangible assets, net
71,332
29,485
Bank owned life insurance
165,022
151,756
Right of use lease assets
14,192
15,774
Deferred tax asset, net
104,541
72,254
Other assets
81,163
68,171
Total assets
7,855,294
6,744,215
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Deposits:
1,389,022
1,256,514
4,957,302
4,000,487
Total deposits
6,346,324
5,257,001
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
214,978
221,414
Interest payable
6,727
3,346
FHLB borrowings
364,953
465,071
Junior subordinated debentures, net
24,003
19,364
Subordinated debt, net
106,648
94,553
Lease liabilities
14,503
16,035
Other liabilities
39,210
34,276
Total liabilities
7,117,346
6,111,060
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock ($4 par value; authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued 24,469,298 and 21,091,466 shares in 2023 and 2022, respectively; outstanding 23,830,038 and 20,452,376 shares in 2023 and 2022, respectively)
99,877
86,366
Additional paid-in capital
509,095
427,001
Retained earnings
326,052
289,284
Deferred compensation
2,072
2,064
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(178,903
(151,507
Treasury stock, at cost (639,260 shares in 2023 and 639,090 shares in 2022)
(20,245
(20,053
Total stockholders’ equity
737,948
633,155
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three months ended
Nine months ended
September 30,
2023
2022
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans
69,143
49,278
183,747
132,741
Interest on investment securities
9,284
7,302
23,604
22,095
Interest on certificates of deposit investments
15
8
44
29
Interest on federal funds sold
114
38
297
45
Interest on deposits with other financial institutions
1,882
128
2,547
272
Total interest income
80,438
56,754
210,239
155,182
Interest expense:
Interest on deposits
22,047
4,915
51,394
9,586
Interest on securities sold under agreements to repurchase
1,625
428
4,811
632
Interest on FHLB borrowings
4,761
1,926
13,719
2,842
Interest on other borrowings
(12
1
(3
6
Interest on junior subordinated debentures
545
241
1,314
553
Interest on subordinated debentures
1,029
986
3,003
2,958
Total interest expense
29,995
8,497
74,238
16,577
Net interest income
50,443
48,257
136,001
138,605
Provision for credit losses
5,911
142
5,552
4,001
Net interest income after provision for credit losses
44,532
48,115
130,449
134,604
Other income:
Wealth management revenues
4,940
4,843
15,795
16,291
Insurance commissions
5,199
4,158
19,416
16,903
Service charges
2,994
2,445
7,583
6,737
Securities gains, net
3,389
79
3,337
81
Mortgage banking revenue, net
846
355
1,328
1,125
ATM / debit card revenue
3,766
3,101
10,114
9,213
1,024
913
3,854
2,634
Other
895
897
3,591
3,491
Total other income
23,053
16,791
65,018
56,475
Other expense:
Salaries and employee benefits
25,422
24,877
75,037
74,984
Net occupancy and equipment expense
6,929
5,903
18,969
18,131
Net other real estate owned expense
902
58
1,062
243
FDIC insurance
785
479
2,324
1,341
Amortization of intangible assets
2,568
1,598
5,567
4,753
Stationery and supplies
335
361
942
997
Legal and professional
1,844
1,770
5,314
5,389
ATM / debit card
1,751
1,243
3,990
2,991
Marketing and donations
764
739
2,326
2,318
5,796
4,521
13,184
12,342
Total other expense
47,096
41,549
128,715
123,489
Income before income taxes
20,489
23,357
66,752
67,590
Income taxes
5,372
5,418
15,888
15,277
Net income
15,117
17,939
50,864
52,313
Per share data:
Basic net income per common share
0.68
0.88
2.41
2.61
Diluted net income per common share
2.40
2.60
Cash dividends declared per common share
0.23
0.69
0.67
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited)
(In thousands)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net of tax benefits of $10,183 and $16,079 for three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively and $10,223 and $68,119 for nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively
(24,931
(39,367
(25,027
(166,775
Less: reclassification adjustment for realized gains (losses) included in net income, net of tax benefit (expense) of ($983) and $23 for three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively and ($968) and $24 for nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively
2,406
56
2,369
57
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes
(27,337
(39,423
(27,396
(166,832
Comprehensive income/(loss)
(12,220
(21,484
23,468
(114,519
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited)
For the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022
CommonStock
AdditionalPaid-In-Capital
RetainedEarnings
DeferredCompensation
AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncome (Loss)
TreasuryStock
Total
June 30, 2023
86,670
428,504
315,636
1,502
(151,566
(20,059
660,687
—
Other comprehensive loss, net tax
Cash dividends on common stock (.230/share)
(4,701
Forfeiture of 700 restricted shares pursuant to the 2017 stock incentive plan
Issuance of 11,624 common shares pursuant to the employee stock purchase plan
46
192
238
Issuance of 3,290,222 common shares pursuant to the acquisition of Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc., net proceeds
13,161
80,347
93,508
153
(186
(33
Vested restricted shares/units compensation expense
52
417
469
June 30, 2022
86,310
426,562
260,080
974
(128,240
(19,418
626,268
(4,684
Forfeiture of 267 restricted shares pursuant to the 2017 stock incentive plan
(1
(8
(9
Issuance of 6,104 common shares pursuant to the employee stock purchase plan
25
160
185
166
(158
53
378
431
September 30, 2022
86,334
426,767
273,335
1,518
(167,663
(19,576
600,715
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2023
AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveLoss
Cash dividends on common stock (0.69/share)
(14,096
Issuance of 54,498 restricted shares pursuant to 2017 stock incentive plan, net of forfeitures
218
1,404
1,622
Issuance of 4,350 common shares pursuant to 2017 stock incentive plan
17
103
120
Issuance of 28,762 common shares pursuant to the employee stock purchase plan
115
552
667
Purchase of 170 shares of treasury stock
(5
(1,036
(187
(1,223
Grant of restricted units pursuant to 2017 stock incentive plan
1,048
Release of restricted units pursuant to 2017 stock incentive plan
(1,529
169
1,044
1,213
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
76,835
340,419
234,162
2,517
(831
(19,208
633,894
Cash dividends on common stock (.670/share)
(13,140
Issuance of 8,378 common shares pursuant to the deferred compensation plan
34
331
Issuance of 54,567 restricted shares pursuant to 2017 stock incentive plan
2,032
2,250
Issuance of 4,950 common shares pursuant to 2017 stock incentive plan
20
179
199
Issuance of 14,430 common shares pursuant to the employee stock purchase plan
420
478
Issuance of 2,292,270 common shares pursuant to the acquisition of Delta Bancshares, Co., net proceeds
9,169
83,003
92,172
Issuance costs pursuant to acquisition of Delta Bancshares Company
(29
Purchase of 262 shares of treasury stock
(11
(2,206
(357
(2,563
1,529
(1,216
133
1,207
1,340
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
Nine months ended September 30,
Cash flows from operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net
9,971
11,502
Change in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance
(2,878
(2,634
Gain on redemption of bank owned life insurance
(976
Stock-based compensation expense
1,342
Operating lease payments
(2,414
(2,286
Gain on investment securities, net
(3,337
(81
Loss on sales and write downs of other real estate owned, net
1,227
Loss on sale of other assets
69
76
Gain on sale of loans held for sale, net
(934
(1,060
Increase in accrued interest receivable
(4,090
(4,335
Increase in accrued interest payable
2,306
Origination of loans held for sale
(51,413
(53,591
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale
46,452
56,932
Decrease in other investment
Increase in other assets
(2,351
(10,187
(Decrease) increase in other liabilities
(5,692
952
Net cash provided by operating activities
43,569
54,260
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from maturities of certificates of deposit investments
690
1,225
Purchases of certificates of deposit investments
(245
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale
265,145
27,396
Proceeds from maturities of securities available-for-sale
80,932
117,799
Proceeds from maturities of securities held-to-maturity
695
5,000
Purchases of securities available-for-sale
(1,063
(10,768
Net decrease (increase) in loans
21,078
(309,664
Purchases of premises and equipment
(3,021
(3,874
Proceeds from sales of other real property owned
1,754
821
Proceeds from bank owned life insurance death benefit
2,048
Net cash provided by acquisition
44,621
67,323
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
412,634
(104,987
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net decrease in deposits
(105,649
(33,665
(Decrease) increase in repurchase agreements
(6,436
38,916
Proceeds from FHLB advances
150,000
365,000
Repayment of FHLB advances
(250,000
(320,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
787
1,008
Direct expenses related to capital transactions
Purchase of treasury stock
Dividends paid on common stock
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(225,399
43,079
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
230,804
(7,648
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
168,602
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
160,954
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest
70,857
14,916
16,627
22,463
Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing and financing activities
Loans transferred to other real estate
648
383
Initial recognition of right-of-use assets
659
715
Initial recognition of lease liabilities
Supplemental disclosures of purchases of capital stock
Fair value of assets acquired
1,328,280
750,063
Consideration paid:
Cash paid
10,172
15,150
Common stock issued
Total consideration paid
103,680
107,322
Fair value of liabilities assumed
1,224,600
642,741
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Note 1 -- Basis of Accounting and Consolidation
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (“Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries: First Mid Bank & Trust, N.A. (“First Mid Bank”), Blackhawk Bank ("Blackhawk Bank"), First Mid Wealth Management Company, First Mid Insurance Group, Inc. (“First Mid Insurance”), and First Mid Captive, Inc. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The financial information reflects all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Certain amounts in the prior year’s consolidated financial statements may have been reclassified to conform to the September 30, 2023 presentation and there was no impact on net income or stockholders’ equity. The results of the interim period ended September 30, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year ending December 31, 2023. The Company operates as a one-segment entity for financial reporting purposes. The 2022 year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and do not include all the information required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements and related footnote disclosures although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc.
On March 20, 2023, First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (“First Mid”) and Eagle Sub LLC, a newly formed Wisconsin limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of First Mid (“Merger Sub”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (“Blackhawk”), pursuant to which, among other things, First Mid agreed to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Blackhawk pursuant to a business combination whereby Blackhawk will merge with and into Merger Sub, whereupon the separate corporate existence of Blackhawk will cease and Merger Sub will continue as the surviving company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Mid (the “Merger”).
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger, each share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Blackhawk issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger (other than shares held in treasury by Blackhawk and dissenting shares) were converted into and become the right to receive 1.15 shares of common stock, par value $4.00 per share, of First Mid and cash in lieu of fractional shares, less any applicable taxes required to be withheld, and subject to certain potential adjustments. On an aggregate basis, the total consideration payable by First Mid at the closing of the Merger to Blackhawk’s shareholders and equity award holders was 3,290,222 shares of First Mid common stock valued at $93.51 million and $1,928 of cash in lieu of fractional shares.
It is anticipated that Blackhawk Bank, will be merged with and into First Mid Bank the first weekend of December 2023. At which time, Blackhawk Bank’s banking offices will become branches of First Mid Bank.
Delta Bancshares Company
On July 28, 2021, the Company and Brock Sub LLC, a newly formed Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Delta Merger Sub”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Delta Merger Agreement”) with Delta Bancshares Company, a Missouri corporation (“Delta”), pursuant to which, among other things, the Company agreed to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Delta pursuant to a business combination whereby Delta merged with and into Merger Sub, whereupon the separate corporate existence of Delta ceased and Merger Sub continued as the surviving company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Mid (the “Delta Merger”). The Delta Merger was completed on February 14, 2022.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Delta Merger, each share of common stock, par value $10.00 per share, of Delta issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Delta Merger (other than shares held in treasury by Delta) converted into and became the right to receive cash and shares of common stock, par value $4.00 per share, of the Company and cash in lieu of fractional shares, less any applicable taxes required to be withheld, and subject to certain potential adjustments. On an aggregate basis, the total consideration paid by the Company at the closing of the Delta Merger to Delta’s shareholders and option holders was approximately $15.15 million in cash and 2,292,270 shares of Company common stock. Delta’s outstanding stock options vested upon consummation of the Delta Merger, and all outstanding Delta options that were unexercised prior to the effective time of the Delta Merger were cashed out.
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Delta’s wholly owned bank subsidiary, Jefferson Bank, was merged with and into First Mid Bank during the second quarter of 2022. At the time of the bank merger, Jefferson Bank’s banking offices became branches of First Mid Bank.
Website
The Company maintains a website at www.firstmid.com. All periodic and current reports of the Company and amendments to these reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) can be accessed, free of charge, through this website as soon as reasonably practicable after these materials are filed with the SEC.
General Litigation
The Company is subject to claims and lawsuits that arise primarily in the ordinary course of business. It is the opinion of management that the disposition or ultimate resolution of such claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company.
Stock Plans
At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held April 26, 2017, the stockholders approved the First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. 2017 Stock Incentive Plan (“SI Plan”). The SI Plan was implemented to succeed the Company’s 2007 Stock Incentive Plan, which had a ten-year term. The SI Plan is intended to provide a means whereby directors, employees, consultants and advisors of the Company and its subsidiaries may sustain a sense of proprietorship and personal involvement in the continued development and financial success of the Company and its subsidiaries, thereby advancing the interests of the Company and its stockholders. Accordingly, directors and selected employees, consultants and advisors may be provided the opportunity to acquire shares of common stock of the Company on the terms and conditions established in the SI Plan.
Following the stockholders’ approval at the 2021 annual meeting of the Company, a maximum of 399,983 shares of common stock may be issued under the SI Plan. There have been no stock options awarded under any Company plan since 2008. The Company has awarded 60,550 and 61,400 shares of restricted stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and 37,900 and 37,150 restricted stock units during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held April 25, 2018, the stockholders approved the First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). The ESPP is intended to promote the interests of the Company by providing eligible employees with the opportunity to purchase shares of common stock of the Company at a 15% discount through payroll deductions. The ESPP is also intended to qualify as an employee stock purchase plan under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code.
A maximum of 600,000 shares of common stock may be issued under the ESPP. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, 28,762 shares and 14,430 shares, respectively, were issued pursuant to the ESPP.
Captive Insurance Company
First Mid Captive, Inc. (the “Captive"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company which was formed and began operations in December 2019, is a Nevada-based captive insurance company. The Captive insures against certain risks unique to operations of the Company and its subsidiaries for which insurance may not be currently available or economically feasible in today's insurance marketplace. The Captive pools resources with several other similar insurance company subsidiaries of financial institutions to spread a limited amount of risk among themselves. The Captive is subject to regulations of the State of Nevada and undergoes periodic examinations by the Nevada Division of Insurance. It has elected to be taxed under Section 831(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. Pursuant to Section 831(b), if gross premiums do not exceed $2,650,000, then the Captive is taxable solely on its investment income. The Captive is included in the Company's consolidated financial statements and its federal income return.
Bank Owned Life Insurance
First Mid Bank has purchased life insurance policies on certain senior management. Bank owned life insurance is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts that are probable at settlement.
Revenue Recognition
Accounting Standards Codification 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), establishes a revenue recognition
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model for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity's contracts to provide goods or services to customers. Most of the Company’s revenue-generating transactions are not subject to ASC 606, including revenue generated from financial instruments, such as loans and investment securities, and revenue related to mortgage servicing activities, which are subject to other accounting standards. A description of the revenue-generating activities that are within the scope of ASC 606, and included in other income in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income are as follows:
Trust revenues. The Company generates fee income from providing fiduciary services through its subsidiary, First Mid Wealth Management Company. Fees are billed in arrears based upon the preceding period account balance. Revenue from farm management services is recorded when the service is complete, for example when crops are sold.
Brokerage commissions. Revenue is recorded at the beginning of each quarter through billing to customers based on the account asset size on the last day of the previous quarter. If a withdrawal of funds takes place, a prorated refund may occur; this is reflected within the same quarter as the original billing occurred. All performance obligations are met within the same quarter that the revenue is recorded.
Insurance commissions. The Company’s insurance agency subsidiary, First Mid Insurance, receives commissions on premiums of new and renewed business policies. First Mid Insurance records commission revenue on direct bill policies as the cash is received. For agency bill policies, First Mid Insurance retains its commission portion of the customer premium payment and remits the balance to the carrier. In both cases, the entire performance obligation is held by the carriers.
Service charges on deposits. The Company generates revenue from fees charged for deposit account maintenance, overdrafts, wire transfers, and check fees. The revenue related to deposit fees is recognized at the time the performance obligation is satisfied.
ATM/debit card revenue. The Company generates revenue through service charges on the use of its ATM machines and interchange income from the use of Company issued credit and debit cards. The revenue is recognized at the time the service is used and the performance obligation is satisfied.
Other income. Treasury management fees and lock box fees are received and recorded after the service performance obligation is completed. Merchant bank card fees are received from various vendors; however, the performance obligation is with the vendors. The Company records gains on the sale of loans and the sale of OREO properties after the transactions are complete and transfer of ownership has occurred.
As each of the Company’s facilities is in markets with similar economies, no disaggregation of revenue is necessary.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss included in stockholders’ equity as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
Unrealized Losses on Securities
Net unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale
(251,974
Tax benefit
73,071
Balance at September 30, 2023
(213,387
61,880
Balance at December 31, 2022
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Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss and the affected line items in the statements of income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, were as follows (in thousands):
Amounts Reclassified fromOther Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Affected Line Item in the Statements of Income
Realized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities
Securities (loss) gain, net
Tax effect
(983
(23
(968
(24
Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Net reclassified amount
See “Note 3 – Investment Securities” for more detailed information regarding unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities.
Adoption of New Accounting Guidance
Accounting Standards Update 2022-02, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures (“ASU 2022-02”). In March 2022, FASB issued ASU 2022-02. The amendments in this update eliminate the accounting guidance and related disclosures for TDRs by creditors in Subtopic 310-40, Receivables—Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and requiring an entity to disclose current-period gross writeoffs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases within the scope of Subtopic 326-20, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses—Measured at Amortized Cost.
The amendments in this update were effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years and are applied prospectively, except with respect to the recognition and measurement of TDRs, where an entity has the option to apply a modified retrospective transition method. The adoption of this accounting guidance resulted in updated disclosures within the Company's consolidated financial statements.
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Note 2 -- Earnings Per Share
Basic net income per common share available to common stockholders is calculated as net income less preferred stock dividends divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per common share available to common stockholders is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, increased by the Company’s stock options, unless anti-dilutive.
The components of basic and diluted net income per common share available to common stockholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
Available to common stockholders:
15,117,000
17,939,000
50,864,000
52,313,000
Weighted average common shares outstanding
22,220,438
20,454,669
21,086,802
20,070,687
Basic earnings per common share
Net income applicable to diluted earnings per share
Dilutive potential common shares: restricted stock awarded
98,896
80,546
90,144
74,748
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
22,319,334
20,535,215
21,176,946
20,145,435
Diluted earnings per common share
There were no shares excluded when computing diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 because they were anti-dilutive.
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Note 3 -- Investment Securities
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair values for available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities by major security type at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows (in thousands):
AmortizedCost
GrossUnrealizedGains
GrossUnrealized(Losses)
Fair Value
Available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies
245,648
(33,719
211,929
Obligations of states and political subdivisions
341,002
28
(74,557
266,473
Mortgage-backed securities: GSE residential
810,113
2,036
(139,627
672,522
Other securities
73,806
(6,135
67,671
Total available-for-sale
1,470,569
(254,038
Held-to-maturity:
Other investments
Total held-to-maturity
252,934
(32,407
220,527
347,409
134
(59,845
287,698
744,636
(116,759
627,880
87,393
(4,519
82,880
1,432,372
143
(213,530
The Company also had $3,932,000 and $311,000 of equity securities, at fair value, as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The Company's held-to-maturity securities are annuities for which the risk of loss is minimal. As such, as of September 30, 2023, the Company did not record an allowance for credit losses on its held-to-maturity securities.
Realized gains and losses resulting from sales of securities were as follows during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
Three months
Nine months
Gross gains
3,823
191
3,829
193
Gross losses
(434
(112
(492
The following table indicates the expected maturities of investment securities classified as available-for-sale presented at fair value, and held-to-maturity presented at amortized cost, at September 30, 2023 and the weighted average yield for each range of maturities (dollars in thousands):
One yearor less
After 1through5 years
After 5through10 years
Afterten years
170,295
39,997
1,637
Obligations of state and political subdivisions
20,023
82,929
162,387
1,134
1,690
19,588
39,452
611,792
18,929
48,121
621
Total available-for-sale investments
210,937
190,635
204,097
612,926
Weighted average yield
1.64
%
2.57
2.03
1.70
1.88
Full tax-equivalent yield
2.58
2.06
1.72
1.90
Held to maturity:
The weighted average yields are calculated based on the amortized cost and effective yields weighted for the scheduled maturity of each security. Tax-equivalent yields have been calculated using a 21% tax rate. With the exception of obligations of the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agencies and corporations, there were no investment securities of any single issuer, the book value of which exceeded 10% of stockholders' equity at September 30, 2023.
Investment securities carried at approximately $860 million and $770 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and repurchase agreements and for other purposes as permitted or required by law.
The following table presents the aging of gross unrealized losses and fair value by investment category as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Less than 12 months
12 months or more
FairValue
UnrealizedLosses
3,204
(38
208,428
(33,681
211,632
41,664
(2,467
219,250
(72,090
260,914
16,495
(278
555,338
(139,349
571,833
5,280
(470
56,641
(5,665
61,921
66,643
(3,253
1,039,657
(250,785
1,106,300
57,007
(3,493
163,520
(28,914
220,102
(43,221
45,419
(16,624
265,521
165,966
(19,859
461,446
(96,900
627,412
64,676
(3,675
6,698
(844
71,374
507,751
(70,248
677,083
(143,282
1,184,834
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U.S. Treasury Securities and Obligations of U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies. At September 30, 2023 there were forty available-for-sale securities with a fair value of $208.4 million and unrealized losses of $33.7 million in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. At December 31, 2022, there were sixteen available-for-sale securities with a fair value of $163.5 million and unrealized losses of $28.9 million in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. There were no held-to-maturity U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more.
Obligations of states and political subdivisions. At September 30, 2023, there were two hundred thirty-five obligations of states and political subdivisions with a fair value of $219.3 million and unrealized losses of $72.1 million in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. At December 31, 2022 there were thirty-six obligations of states and political subdivisions with a fair value of $45.4 million and unrealized losses of $16.6 million in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more.
Mortgage-backed Securities: GSE Residential. At September 30, 2023, there were two hundred seventy-eight mortgage-backed securities with a fair value of $555.3 million and unrealized losses of $139.3 million in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. At December 31, 2022, there were ninety-one mortgage-backed securities with a fair value of $461.4 million and unrealized losses of $96.9 million in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more.
Other securities. At September 30, 2023, there were forty-three other securities with a fair value of $56.6 million and unrealized losses of $5.7 million in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. At December 31, 2022, there were five other securities with a fair value of $6.7 million and unrealized losses of $0.8 million in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more.
Note 4 – Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses
Loans are stated at amortized cost net of an allowance for credit losses. Amortized cost is the unpaid principal net of unearned premiums and discounts, and net deferred origination fees and costs. Deferred loan origination fees are reduced by loan origination costs and are amortized to interest income over the life of the related loan using methods that approximated the effective interest rate method. Interest on substantially all loans is credited to income based on the principal amount outstanding.
A summary of loans at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 follows (in thousands):
Construction and land development
191,344
144,387
Agricultural real estate
401,115
410,790
1-4 family residential properties
539,492
440,018
Multifamily residential properties
329,684
295,073
Commercial real estate
2,427,494
2,036,243
Loans secured by real estate
3,889,129
3,326,511
Agricultural loans
179,360
166,695
Commercial and industrial loans
1,250,800
1,085,004
Consumer loans
100,854
97,730
All other loans
177,783
159,499
Total gross loans
5,597,926
4,835,439
Less: loans held for sale
5,591,693
4,835,101
Less:
Net deferred loan fees, premiums and discounts
57,861
9,227
Allowance for credit losses
68,241
59,093
Loans expected to be sold are classified as held for sale in the consolidated financial statements and are recorded at fair value, taking into consideration future commitments to sell the loans. These loans are primarily for 1-4 family residential properties.
Accrued interest on loans, which is excluded from the amortized cost of the balances above, totaled $29.7 million and $23.0 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Most of the Company’s business activities are with customers located near the Company's branch locations in Illinois, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin. At September 30, 2023, the Company’s loan portfolio included $580.5 million of loans to borrowers whose businesses are directly related to agriculture. Of this amount, $452.9 million was concentrated in corn and other grain farming. Total loans to borrowers whose businesses are directly related to agriculture increased $3.3 million from $577.2 million at December 31, 2022 due to seasonal timing of cash flow requirements. Loans concentrated in corn and other grain farming increased $7.6 million from $445.2 million at December 31, 2022. The Company's underwriting practices include collateralization of loans. Any extended period of low commodity prices, drought conditions, significantly reduced yields on crops and/or reduced levels of government assistance to the agricultural industry could result in an increase in the level of problem agriculture loans and potentially result in loan losses within the agricultural portfolio.
In addition, the Company has $227.2 million of loans to motels and hotels. The performance of these loans is dependent on borrower specific issues as well as the general level of business and personal travel within the region. While the Company adheres to sound underwriting standards, a prolonged period of reduced business or personal travel could result in an increase in nonperforming loans to this business segment and potentially in loan losses. The Company also has $1,077.5 million of loans to lessors of non-residential buildings, and $532.8 million of loans to lessors of residential buildings and dwellings.
The structure of the Company’s loan approval process is based on progressively larger lending authorities granted to individual loan officers, loan committees, and ultimately the board of directors. Outstanding balances to one borrower or affiliated borrowers are limited by federal regulation and most borrowers are below regulatory thresholds. The Company can occasionally have outstanding balances to one borrower up to but not exceeding the regulatory threshold should underwriting guidelines warrant. Most of the Company’s loans are to businesses located in the geographic market areas served by the Company’s branch bank system. Additionally, a significant portion of the collateral securing the loans in the portfolio is located within the Company’s primary geographic footprint. In general, the Company adheres to loan underwriting standards consistent with industry guidelines for all loan segments.
The Company’s lending can be summarized into the following primary areas:
Commercial Real Estate Loans. Commercial real estate loans are generally comprised of loans to small business entities to purchase or expand structures in which the business operations are housed, loans to owners of real estate who lease space to non-related commercial entities, loans for construction and land development, loans to hotel operators, and loans to owners of multi-family residential structures, such as apartment buildings. Commercial real estate loans are underwritten based on historical and projected cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying real estate pledged as collateral on the debt. For the various types of commercial real estate loans, minimum criteria have been established within the Company’s loan policy regarding debt service coverage while maximum limits on loan-to-value and amortization periods have been defined. Maximum loan-to-value ratios range from 65% to 80% depending upon the type of real estate collateral, while the desired minimum debt coverage ratio is 1.20x. Amortization periods for commercial real estate loans are generally limited to twenty or twenty five years, depending on the loan-to-value. The Company’s commercial real estate portfolio is below the thresholds that would designate a concentration in commercial real estate lending, as established by the federal banking regulators.
Commercial and Industrial Loans. Commercial and industrial loans are primarily comprised of working capital loans used to purchase inventory and fund accounts receivable that are secured by business assets other than real estate. These loans are generally written for one year or less. Also, equipment financing is provided to businesses with these loans generally limited to 80% of the value of the collateral and amortization periods limited to seven years. Commercial loans are often accompanied by a personal guaranty of the principal owners of a business. Like commercial real estate loans, the underlying cash flow of the business is the primary consideration in the underwriting process. The financial condition of commercial borrowers is monitored at least annually with the type of financial information required determined by the size of the relationship. Measures employed by the Company for businesses with higher risk profiles include the use of government- assisted lending programs through the Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Agricultural and Agricultural Real Estate Loans. Agricultural loans are generally comprised of seasonal operating lines to cash grain farmers to plant and harvest corn and soybeans and term loans to fund the purchase of equipment. Agricultural real estate loans are primarily comprised of loans for the purchase of farmland. Specific underwriting standards have been established for agricultural-related loans including the establishment of projections for each operating year based on industry developed estimates of farm input costs and expected commodity yields and prices. Operating lines are typically written for one year and secured by the crop. Loan-to-value ratios on loans secured by farmland generally do not exceed 65% and have amortization periods limited to twenty-five years. Federal government-assistance lending programs through the Farm Service Agency are used to mitigate the level of credit risk when deemed appropriate.
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Residential Real Estate Loans. Residential real estate loans generally include loans for the purchase or refinance of residential real estate properties consisting of one-to-four units and home equity loans and lines of credit. The Company sells most of its long-term fixed rate residential real estate loans to secondary market investors. The Company also releases the servicing of these loans upon sale. Residential real estate loans are typically underwritten to conform to industry standards including criteria for maximum debt-to-income and loan-to-value ratios as well as minimum credit scores. Loans secured by first liens on residential real estate held in the portfolio typically do not exceed 80% of the value of the collateral and have amortization periods of twenty-five years or less. The Company does not originate subprime mortgage loans.
Consumer Loans. Consumer loans are primarily comprised of loans to individuals for personal and household purposes such as the purchase of an automobile or other living expenses. Minimum underwriting criteria have been established that consider credit score, debt-to-income ratio, employment history, and collateral coverage. Typically, consumer loans are set up on monthly payments with amortization periods based on the type and age of the collateral.
Other Loans. Other loans consist primarily of loans to municipalities to support community projects such as infrastructure improvements or equipment purchases. Underwriting guidelines for these loans are consistent with those established for commercial loans with the additional repayment source of the taxing authority of the municipality.
Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses represents the Company’s best estimate of the reserve necessary to adequately account for probable losses expected over the remaining contractual life of the assets. The provision for credit losses is the charge against current earnings that is determined by the Company as the amount needed to maintain an adequate allowance for credit losses. In determining the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses, and therefore the provision to be charged to current earnings, the Company relies predominantly on a disciplined credit review and approval process that extends to the full range of the Company’s credit exposure. The review process is directed by the overall lending policy and is intended to identify, at the earliest possible stage, borrowers who might be facing financial difficulty. Factors considered by the Company in evaluating the overall adequacy of the allowance include historical net loan losses, the level and composition of nonaccrual, past due and modified loans, trends in volumes and terms of loans, effects of changes in risk selection and underwriting standards or lending practices, lending staff changes, concentrations of credit, industry conditions and the current economic conditions in the region where the Company operates. The Company estimates the appropriate level of allowance for credit losses by evaluating large individually evaluated loans separately from non-individually evaluated loans.
Individually Evaluated Loans
The Company individually evaluates certain loans for impairment. In general, these loans have been internally identified via the Company’s loan grading system as credits requiring management’s attention due to underlying problems in the borrower’s business or collateral concerns. This evaluation considers expected future cash flows, the value of collateral and other factors that may impact the borrower’s ability to make payments when due. For loans greater than $250,000, impairment is individually measured each quarter using one of three alternatives: (1) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; (2) the loan’s observable market price, if available; or (3) the fair value of the collateral less costs to sell for collateral dependent loans and loans for which foreclosure is deemed to be probable. A specific allowance is assigned when expected cash flows or collateral are less than the carrying amount of the loan. The carrying value of the loan reflects reductions from prior charge-offs.
Non-Individually Evaluated Loans
Non-individually evaluated loans comprise the vast majority of the Company’s total loan portfolio and include loans in accrual status and those credits not identified as modified loans. A small portion of these loans are considered “criticized” due to the risk rating assigned reflecting elevated credit risk due to characteristics, such as a strained cash flow position, associated with the individual borrowers. Criticized loans are those assigned risk ratings of Special Mention, Substandard, or Doubtful.
To determine the allowance, the loan portfolio is segmented based on similar risk characteristics. The allowance for credit losses is estimated using a discounted cash flow (DCF) methodology. The DCF projects future cash flows over the life of the loan portfolio. Probability of default (PD) and loss given default (LGD) are key components in calculating expected losses in this model. The PD is forecasted using a regression model that determines the likelihood of default with a forward-looking forecast of unemployment rates. The LGD is the percentage of defaulted loans that is ultimately charged off. The allowance is calculated as the net present value of the expected cash flows less the amortized cost basis of the loans. Prior to 2022, the allowance for credit losses was measured on a collective (pool) basis for non-individually evaluated loans with similar risk characteristics. Historical credit loss experience provided the basis for the estimate of expected credit losses. Adjustments to expected losses are made using qualitative factors for relevant to each loan segment including merger & acquisition activity, economic conditions, changes in policies, procedures & underwriting,
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and concentrations. In addition, a forecast, using reasonable and supportable future conditions, is prepared that is used to estimate expected changes to existing and historical conditions in the current period.
The Company also considers specific current economic events occurring globally, in the U.S. and in its local markets. Events considered include the status of trade agreements with China, scheduled increases in minimum wage and changes to the minimum salary threshold for overtime provisions, current and projected unemployment rates, current and projected grain and oil prices and economies of local markets where customers work and operate.
Within each pool, risk elements are evaluated that have specific impacts to the borrowers within the pool. These, along with the general risks and events, and the specific lending policies and procedures by loan type described above, are analyzed to estimate the qualitative factors used to adjust the historical loss rates.
During the current period, the following assumptions and factors were considered when determining the historical loss rate and any potential adjustments by loan pool.
Construction and Land Development Loans. Historical losses in this segment remain very low. While staffing shortages and supply chain disruptions cause risk in this segment, most projects are associated with financially strong borrowers. The qualitative factors for this segment were decreased due to the significant discount added to the balance sheet on Blackhawk loans resulting in a change to the nature of the financial assets.
Agricultural Real Estate Loans. Historical losses in the segment remain very low. Farmland values have increased over an extended period of time and there are no indications that this will change in the next year. There was no change to the qualitative factors for this segment.
1- 4 Family Residential Properties Loans. The loan segment has remained stable throughout the last several years. Both adversely classified and past dues have been consistent. There was no change to the qualitative factors for this segment.
Commercial Real Estate Loans. This segment includes the Company's largest balances and the largest allowance for credit losses. The qualitative factors on both non-owner occupied and owner-occupied loans for this segment were decreased due to the significant discount added to the balance sheet on Blackhawk loans resulting in a change to the nature of the financial assets.
Agricultural Loans. Losses in this segment are very low. Commodity prices have been volatile and yield expectations have been lowered due to the lack of rain. The qualitative factors of this segment were increased due to this higher level of risk.
Commercial and Industrial Loans. This segment includes the second largest balance of allowance for credit losses. The qualitative factors for this segment was decreased due to the significant discount added to the balance sheet on Blackhawk loans resulting in a change to the nature of the financial assets.
Consumer Loans. This segment is the smallest portion of the Company's loan portfolio. This segment is anticipated to be impacted by any recession that may appear. In addition, the risk has increased for cash flow challenges for any borrower who have student loans that will soon be returned to payments. The qualitative factors for this segment were not changed in the period.
Acquired Loans. Prior to January 1, 2020 loans acquired with evidence of credit deterioration since origination and for which it was probable that all contractually required payments would not be collected were considered purchased credit impaired at the time of acquisition. Purchase credit-impaired ("PCI") loans were accounted for under ASC 310-30, Receivables--Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality ("ASC 310-30"), and were initially measured at fair value, which included the estimated future credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the loan.
Accordingly, an allowance for credit losses related to these loans was not carried over and recorded at the acquisition date. The cash flows expected to be collected were estimated using current key assumptions, such as default rates, value of underlying collateral, severity and prepayment speeds.
Subsequent to January 1, 2020, loans acquired in a business combination that have experienced more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination are considered purchased credit deteriorated (“PCD”) loans. At the acquisition date, an estimate of expected credit losses is made for groups of PCD loans with similar risk characteristics and individual PCD loans without similar risk characteristics. This initial allowance for credit losses is allocated to individual PCD loans and added to the purchase price or acquisition date fair values to establish the initial amortized cost basis of the PCD loans. As the initial allowance for credit losses is added to the purchase price, there is no credit loss expense recognized upon acquisition of a PCD loan. Any difference between the unpaid principal balance of PCD loans and the amortized cost basis is considered to relate to noncredit factors and results in a discount or premium. Discounts and premiums are recognized through interest income on a level-yield method over the life of the loans.
For acquired loans not deemed purchased credit deteriorated at acquisition, the differences between the initial fair value and the unpaid principal balance are recognized as interest income on a level-yield basis over the lives of the related loans. At the acquisition date, an initial allowance for expected credit losses is estimated and recorded as credit loss expense. The subsequent measurement of expected credit losses for all acquired loans is the same as the subsequent measurement of expected credit losses for originated loans.
The following table presents the activity in the allowance for credit losses based on portfolio segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in thousands):
Constructionand LandDevelopment
AgriculturalReal Estate
1-4 FamilyResidentialProperties
CommercialReal Estate
AgriculturalLoans
Commercialand Industrial
ConsumerLoans
Three months ended September 30, 2023
Beginning balance
2,208
1,370
3,247
28,014
524
21,544
1,812
58,719
Initial allowance on loans purchased with credit deterioration
308
124
1,066
2,273
3,791
Provision for credit loss expense
219
27
629
2,727
245
1,697
367
Loans charged off
21
132
368
521
Recoveries collected
91
150
341
Ending balance
2,735
1,397
4,070
31,823
640
25,595
1,981
Nine months ended September 30, 2023
1,433
3,742
28,157
585
20,808
2,118
(36
88
2,278
450
2,202
379
77
408
62
995
1,581
347
374
459
1,386
The following tables present the activity in the allowance for credit losses based on portfolio segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and for the year ended December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Construction and Land Development
Agricultural Real Estate
1-4 Family Residential Properties
Commercial Real Estate
Agricultural Loans
Commercial and Industrial
Consumer Loans
Three months ended September 30, 2022
2,042
2,112
3,523
28,856
886
19,496
2,160
59,075
(674
269
(796
(246
1,271
317
389
392
833
100
63
165
393
2,143
1,438
28,061
678
20,441
58,777
Nine months ended September 30, 2022
1,743
1,257
2,330
26,246
983
19,241
2,855
54,655
94
863
30
181
1,355
1,384
(250
1,343
(42
186
414
93
424
1,059
2,178
264
187
480
1,436
Twelve months ended December 31, 2022
Beginning balance (prior to adoption of ASC 326)
Impact of adopting ASC 326
137
176
1,241
1,462
(359
2,135
4,806
870
1,380
2,950
359
385
54
208
613
1,719
Consistent with regulatory guidance, charge-offs on all loan segments are taken when specific loans, or portions thereof, are considered uncollectible. The Company’s policy is to promptly charge these loans off in the period the uncollectible loss is reasonably determined.
For all loan portfolio segments except 1-4 family residential properties and consumer, the Company promptly charges-off loans, or portions thereof, when available information confirms that specific loans are uncollectible based on information that includes, but is not limited to, (1) the deteriorating financial condition of the borrower, (2) declining collateral values, and/or (3) legal action, including bankruptcy, that impairs the borrower’s ability to adequately meet its obligations. For individually evaluated loans that are considered solely collateral dependent, a partial charge-off is recorded when a loss has been confirmed by an updated appraisal or other appropriate valuation of the collateral.
The Company charges-off 1-4 family residential and consumer loans, or portions thereof, when the Company reasonably determines the amount of the loss. The Company adheres to time frames established by applicable regulatory guidance which provides for the charge-down of 1-4 family first and junior lien mortgages to the net realizable value less costs to sell when the loan is 180 days past due, charge-off of unsecured open-end loans when the loan is 180 days past due, and charge down to the net realizable value when other secured loans are 120 days past due. Loans at these respective delinquency thresholds for which the Company can clearly document that the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection, such that collection will occur regardless of delinquency status, need not be charged off.
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The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent loans by class of loans that were individually evaluated to determine expected credit losses, and the related allowance for credit losses, as of September 30, 2023 (in thousands):
Collateral
Allowance
Real Estate
BusinessAssets
for CreditLosses
421
1,258
1,080
9,334
12,093
12,109
82
1,159
183
Total loans
12,175
13,350
375
Credit Quality
The Company 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, collateral support, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis is performed on a continuous basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings which are commensurate with a loan considered “criticized”:
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 sound-worthiness and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.
Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, based on currently existing factors, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.
Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered pass rated loans.
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The following tables present the credit risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio on amortized cost basis based on risk rating category and year of origination as of September 30, 2023 (in thousands):
Term Loans by Origination Year
Revolving
Risk rating
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Construction and land development loans
Pass
49,485
78,795
29,330
6,101
10,218
14,834
188,763
Special mention
Substandard
443
189,206
Current period gross writeoffs
Agricultural real estate loans
12,265
172,028
58,648
56,006
21,114
74,179
394,240
209
694
1,170
1,945
4,018
1,201
1,576
12,474
59,717
22,284
77,325
399,834
1-4 family residential property loans
40,228
101,055
101,609
80,368
27,477
90,403
71,412
512,552
849
3,234
3,825
7,918
96
820
543
406
370
8,953
41
11,229
40,324
102,724
105,386
80,774
27,847
103,181
71,463
531,699
Commercial real estate loans
157,527
721,955
578,816
336,064
245,896
645,950
2,686,208
3,700
1,348
1,614
7,987
19,710
4,231
537
31
792
8,392
13,983
161,227
728,921
580,701
338,421
248,302
662,329
2,719,901
113,694
40,523
16,470
4,355
1,961
2,399
179,402
39
113,700
40,541
16,473
1,979
179,447
276
243,700
321,790
241,780
154,578
86,721
327,485
1,376,054
50
1,634
10,634
7,510
647
21,563
42,038
876
71
842
2,344
243,750
323,945
253,290
162,159
87,402
349,890
1,420,436
49
8,929
44,835
24,253
12,165
5,427
2,930
98,539
434
253
61
42
994
8,973
45,278
24,506
12,325
5,488
2,972
99,542
83
845
625,828
1,480,981
1,050,906
649,637
398,814
1,158,180
5,435,758
3,965
5,245
15,910
9,836
3,446
35,320
73,732
140
6,006
2,587
668
1,260
19,873
30,575
629,933
1,492,232
1,069,403
660,141
403,520
1,213,373
5,540,065
333
1,053
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The following tables present the credit risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio based on risk rating category as of December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
2018
63,846
39,790
12,558
15,787
1,210
10,601
143,792
458
472
15,801
11,059
144,264
171,833
67,115
58,283
23,820
27,573
52,799
401,423
1,123
490
1,240
273
3,121
6,247
1,383
1,274
2,657
172,956
58,773
25,060
29,229
57,194
410,327
94,377
86,717
78,977
27,580
30,809
63,050
43,722
425,232
1,000
1,670
1,060
566
529
295
2,749
8,079
13,278
95,606
87,501
79,507
27,919
33,796
72,129
440,180
67
111
558,921
509,614
319,049
239,564
211,505
453,076
2,291,729
2,187
1,287
769
1,508
8,503
15,206
3,783
794
873
5,394
6,100
17,422
564,891
511,379
320,612
241,945
217,851
467,679
2,324,357
250
137,327
18,783
3,433
3,918
915
254
164,630
1,178
756
66
109
2,109
99
138,558
4,720
981
363
166,838
450,001
226,038
172,208
63,906
61,929
247,404
1,221,486
10,095
570
7,280
158
19,212
346
418
184
35
157
633
1,773
450,816
227,096
182,487
64,511
69,366
248,195
1,242,471
439
48,600
21,088
12,101
7,968
5,630
97,332
246
43
419
48,669
21,352
12,105
8,011
2,002
5,636
97,775
177
89
1,075
1,524,905
969,145
656,609
382,543
335,886
832,814
4,745,624
5,126
2,163
11,356
4,118
8,814
12,891
44,468
5,311
1,708
1,510
1,306
9,735
16,550
36,120
1,535,342
973,016
669,475
387,967
354,435
862,255
4,826,212
603
195
462
1,349
The following table presents the Company’s loan portfolio aging analysis at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
30-59Days PastDue
60-89Days PastDue
90 Days orMorePast Due
Total PastDue
Current
Total LoansReceivable
Total Loans> 90 Days andAccruing
130
580
188,626
399,833
2,917
781
630
4,328
527,371
550
554
326,513
327,067
3,625
4,569
2,388,265
2,392,834
3,946
830
5,256
10,032
3,830,608
3,840,640
179,437
697
231
626
1,554
1,241,099
1,242,653
854
336
1,359
98,183
5,502
6,056
12,955
5,527,110
449
483
143,781
410,300
1,706
1,092
896
3,694
436,486
548
293,798
294,346
494
205
3,654
4,353
2,025,658
2,030,011
2,240
1,317
5,548
9,105
3,310,023
3,319,128
166,756
716
1,594
1,081,366
1,082,960
326
278
799
96,976
159,511
3,282
1,589
6,709
11,580
4,814,632
Within all loan portfolio segments, loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. The entire balance of a loan is considered delinquent if the minimum payment contractually required to be made is not received by the specified due date. Impaired loans, excluding certain modified, are placed on nonaccrual status. Impaired loans include nonaccrual loans and loans modified in restructuring where concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. These concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to maximize collection. It is the Company’s policy to have any restructured loans which are on nonaccrual status prior to being modified remain on nonaccrual status until, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates there is no longer any reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal. If the restructured loan is on accrual status prior to being modified, the loan is reviewed to determine if the modified loan should remain on accrual status.
The Company’s policy is to discontinue the accrual of interest income on all loans for which principal or interest is ninety days past due. The accrual of interest is discontinued earlier when, in the opinion of management, there is reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal. Once interest accruals are discontinued, accrued but uncollected interest is charged against current year income. Subsequent receipts on non-accrual loans are recorded as a reduction of principal, and interest income is recorded only after principal recovery is reasonably assured. Interest on loans determined to be modified is recognized on an accrual basis in accordance with the restructured terms if the loan is in compliance with the modified terms. Nonaccrual loans are returned to accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates there is no longer any reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal. The Company requires a period of satisfactory performance of not less than six months before returning a nonaccrual loan to accrual status.
The amount of interest income recognized by the Company within the periods stated above was due to loans modified in restructuring that remain on accrual status.
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Non-Accrual Loans
The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans on nonaccrual status and of nonaccrual loans individually evaluated for which no allowance was recorded as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands). There were no loans past due over eighty-nine days that were still accruing.
Nonaccrualwith noAllowance for
Credit Loss
Nonaccrual
4,763
5,037
4,532
4,943
672
10,679
11,131
7,640
16,669
17,395
14,116
14,527
2,025
1,098
274
18,430
19,859
15,545
15,956
Interest income that would have been recorded under the original terms of such nonaccrual loans totaled $173,000 and $168,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Loan Modification Disclosures Pursuant to ASU 2022-02
The following table shows the amortized cost of loans at September 30, 2023 that were both experiencing financial difficulty and modified segregated by portfolio segment and type of modification. The percentage of the amortized cost of loans that were modified to borrowers in financial distress as compared to outstanding loans is also presented below.
Payment
Term
Class of
Principal
Delay
Extension
Rate
Financing
Forgiveness
Investment
Modifications
Reduction
Receivable
0.01
819
0.02
770
1,160
956
0.04
279
1,385
1,276
0.05
The Company closely monitors the performance of loans that have been modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty to understand the effectiveness of its modification efforts. The following table shows the performance of such loans that have been modified in the last twelve months ended September 30, 2023.
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The following table shows the financial effect of loan modifications during the current quarter to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Weighted Average
Interest Rate
Term Extension
(in months)
4.75
5.13
3.00
A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 90 days past due under the modified terms. There were no loans modified during the prior twelve months that experienced defaults for nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR) Disclosures Prior to the Adoption of ASU 2022-02
There were three loan and lease modifications classified as TDRs during the three months ended September 30, 2022. The classification between nonperforming and performing is determined at the time of modification. Modification programs focus on extending maturity dates or modifying payment patterns with most TDRs experiencing a combination of concessions. Modifications do not result in the contractual forgiveness of principal or interest. There were no modifications during the three months ended September 30, 2022 that resulted in an interest rate below market rate.
There were three loans modified as trouble debt restructuring during the prior twelve months that experienced defaults for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Default occurs when a loan is 90 days or more past due under the modified terms.
The following table shows the recorded investment of loans classified as troubled debt restructurings as of December 31, 2022.
Performing TDRs
3,214
Nonperforming TDRs
1,850
Total TDRs
5,064
Purchased Credit Deteriorated (PCD) Loans
The Company has acquired loans, for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of more than insignificant deterioration of credit quality since origination. The carrying amount of those loans at acquisition date is as follows (in thousands):
BlackhawkAcquisition
Purchase price of purchase credit deteriorated loans at acquisition
115,250
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition
(3,791
Non-credit discount/(premium) at acquisition
(5,476
Fair value of purchased credit deteriorated loans at acquisition
105,983
DeltaAcquisition
18,796
(863
(523
17,410
Note 5 -- Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The Company has goodwill from business combinations, intangible assets from branch acquisitions, identifiable intangible assets assigned to core deposit relationships and customer lists of First Mid Wealth Management Company and First Mid Insurance. The following table presents gross carrying value and accumulated amortization by major intangible asset class as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Gross CarryingValue
AccumulatedAmortization
Goodwill not subject to amortization
200,221
3,760
144,172
Intangibles from branch acquisition
3,015
Core deposit intangibles
79,945
32,348
45,355
28,432
Other intangibles
26,552
10,041
20,782
8,551
309,733
49,164
213,324
43,758
Goodwill of $50.1 million was recorded for the acquisition and merger of Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc. during the third quarter of 2023. All of the goodwill was assigned to the banking segment of the Company. The goodwill will not be deductible for tax purposes.
The following table provides a reconciliation of the purchase price paid for the acquisition of Blackhawk and the amount of goodwill recorded (in thousands):
Unallocated purchase price
26,955
Less purchase accounting adjustments:
Fair value of securities
(25,521
Fair value of loans, net
(43,477
Fair value of premises and equipment
(3,856
Fair value of time deposits
2,311
Fair value of subordinated and jr subordinated debentures
3,707
Increase in core deposit intangible
33,731
Increase in mortgage servicing rights
3,344
6,619
(23,142
50,097
During the quarter ended June 30, 2023, goodwill of $6 million was recorded for the acquisition of the stock of Purdum, Gray, Ingledue, Beck, Inc., in connection with its insurance business. First Mid Insurance was assigned all this goodwill. The following provides a reconciliation of the purchase price paid for Purdum, Gray, Ingledue, Beck, Inc. and the amount of goodwill recorded (in thousands):
10,145
Insurance Company intangible
5,770
(1,576
4,194
5,951
During the first quarter of 2022, goodwill of $28.6 million was provisionally recorded for the acquisition and merger of Delta Bancshares Company. This goodwill was subsequently adjusted to $28.2 million to reflect proper tax treatment of the Delta assets and liabilities. All this goodwill was assigned to the banking unit of the Company.
The following table provides a reconciliation of the purchase price paid for the acquisition of Delta and the amount of goodwill recorded (in thousands):
29,791
(2,836
(3,399
3,508
(1,759
Fair value of FHLB advances
(75
Core deposit intangible
5,920
(570
444
1,233
28,558
The Company has mortgage servicing rights acquired in previous acquisitions. The following table summarizes the activity pertaining to mortgage servicing rights included in intangible assets as of September 30, 2023, September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Mortgage servicing rights acquired during period
7,062
Adjustment to valuation reserve
108
Mortgage servicing rights amortized
(161
(184
(200
Interest only strip
7,224
350
Total amortization expense for three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was as follows (in thousands):
1,857
1,131
3,916
3,273
Customer list intangibles
578
432
1,490
1,296
Mortgage servicing rights
161
Aggregate amortization expense for the current year and estimated amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is shown in the table below (in thousands):
Aggregate amortization expense:
For period 01/01/23 - 09/30/23
Estimated amortization expense:
For period 10/01/23 - 12/31/23
3,561
For year ended 12/31/24
13,477
For year ended 12/31/25
12,156
For year ended 12/31/26
10,569
For year ended 12/31/27
9,349
In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” codified within ASC 350, the Company performed testing of goodwill for impairment as of May 31, 2023 and determined that, as of that date, goodwill was not impaired. Management also concluded that the remaining amounts and amortization periods were appropriate for all intangible assets.
Note 6 -- Repurchase Agreements and Other Borrowings
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase were $215.0 million at September 30, 2023, an decrease of $6.4 million from $221.4 million at December 31, 2022. All the transactions have overnight maturities with a weighted average rate of 2.93%.
The right of setoff for a repurchase agreement resembles a secured borrowing, whereby the collateral pledged by the Company would be used to settle the fair value of the repurchase agreement should the Company be in default (e.g., declare bankruptcy), the Company could cancel the repurchase agreement (i.e., cease payment of principal and interest), and attempt collection on the amount of collateral value in excess of the repurchase agreement fair value. The collateral is held by a third-party financial institution in the counterparty's custodial account. The counterparty has the right to sell or repledge the investment securities. For government entity repurchase agreements, the collateral is held by the Company in a segregated custodial account under a tri-party agreement. The Company is required by the counterparty to maintain adequate collateral levels. In the event the collateral fair value falls below stipulated levels, the Company will pledge additional securities. The Company closely monitors collateral levels to ensure adequate levels are maintained, while mitigating the potential of over-collateralization in the event of counterparty default.
Collateral pledged by class for repurchase agreements are as follows (in thousands):
US Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies
39,093
47,775
Mortgage-backed securities: GSE: residential
175,885
173,639
FHLB borrowings, were $364.7 million and $464.7 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. At September 30, 2023 the advances were as follows:
Advance
Term (in years)
Maturity Date
25,000,000
1.0
4.81%
November 10, 2023
1.5
4.69%
May 10, 2024
2.0
4.59%
November 8, 2024
10,000,000
5.0
1.45%
December 31, 2024
5,000,000
0.91%
March 10, 2025
4,746,475
10.0
2.64%
December 23, 2025
3.0
4.40%
June 15, 2026
50,000,000
4.0
3.49%
December 8, 2027
3.28%
3.47%
March 13, 2028
3.67%
June 15, 2028
3.71%
June 29, 2028
3.82%
3.95%
1.15%
October 3, 2029
1.12%
1.39%
December 31, 2029
Note 7 -- Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. There is a hierarchy of three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations are obtained from third party pricing services for identical or comparable assets or liabilities which use observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in active markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
Following is a description of the inputs and valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
Available-for-Sale Securities. The fair value of available-for-sale securities is determined by various valuation methodologies. Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or independent asset pricing services and pricing models, the inputs of which are market-based or independent sources of market parameters, including but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, volatilities, prepayments, defaults, cumulative loss projections and cash flows. Such securities are classified in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.
Fair value determinations for Level 3 measurements of securities are the responsibility of the Treasury function of the Company. The Company contracts with a pricing specialist to generate fair value estimates on a monthly basis. The Treasury function of the Company challenges the reasonableness of the assumptions used and reviews the methodology to ensure the estimated fair value complies with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States, analyzes the changes in fair value and compares these changes to internally developed expectations and monitors these changes for appropriateness.
Loans Held for Sale. The fair value of loans held for sale is based on independent asset pricing services which use observable market data as of the measurement date and are therefore classified in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
Derivatives. The fair value of derivatives is based on models using observable market data as of the measurement date and are therefore classified in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
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The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements Using
Quoted Prices inActive Marketsfor IdenticalAssets
SignificantOtherObservableInputs
SignificantUnobservableInputs
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Available-for-sale securities:
Mortgage-backed securities
61,911
5,760
Total available-for-sale securities
1,212,835
Equity securities
Derivative assets: interest rate swaps
4,349
1,233,109
1,223,417
Derivative liabilities: interest rate swaps
2,932
73,630
9,250
1,209,735
4,253
1,223,887
1,214,326
3,100
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The change in fair value of assets measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 is summarized as follows (in thousands):
Obligation of State and Political Subdivisions
10,000
Transfers into Level 3
Transfers out of Level 3
(4,250
Total gains or losses:
Included in net income
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)
Purchases, issuances, sales and settlements:
Purchases
Issuances
Sales
Settlements
Total gains or losses for the period included in net income attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses related to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date
(99
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
Collateral Dependent Loans. Loans for which it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment. Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment and estimating fair value include using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans.
If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized. This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor to the value, which includes selling costs. Individually evaluated loans that are collateral dependent are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when impairment is determined using the fair value method.
Management establishes a specific allowance for individually evaluated loans that have an estimated fair value that is below the carrying value. The total carrying amount of loans for which a change in specific allowance has occurred as of September 30, 2023 was $2.1 million and a fair value of $1.7 million resulting in specific loss exposures of $0.4 million.
When there is little prospect of collecting principal or interest, loans, or portions of loans, may be charged-off to the allowance for credit losses. Losses are recognized in the period an obligation becomes uncollectible. The recognition of a loss does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off the loan even though partial recovery may be affected in the future.
Foreclosed Assets Held For Sale. Other real estate owned acquired through loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. The adjustment at the time of foreclosure is recorded through the allowance for credit losses. Due to the subjective nature of establishing the fair value when the asset is acquired, the actual fair value of the other real estate owned, or foreclosed asset could differ from the original estimate. If it is determined that fair value declines subsequent to foreclosure, a valuation allowance is recorded through noninterest expense. Operating costs associated with the assets after acquisition are also recorded as noninterest expense. Gains and losses on the disposition of other real estate owned and foreclosed assets are netted and posted to other noninterest expense. The total carrying amount of other real estate owned as of September 30, 2023 was $2.3 million. Other real estate owned included in the total carrying amount and measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the period amounted to $942,000.
The following table presents the fair value measurement of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Collateral dependent loans
1,669
Foreclosed assets held for sale
2,548
Sensitivity of Significant Unobservable Inputs
The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements other than goodwill at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
ValuationTechnique
Unobservable Inputs
Range
Third partyvaluations
Discount to reflect realizable value less estimated selling costs
0% - 40%
20%
35%
Discount to reflect realizable value
The following tables present estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 in accordance with ASC 825 (in thousands):
CarryingAmount
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Financial assets
Cash and due from banks
374,783
Certificates of deposit investments
Available-for-sale securities
Held-to-maturity securities
Loans net of allowance for credit losses
5,141,708
Federal Reserve Bank stock
17,050
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
12,648
Financial liabilities
Deposits
6,253,912
5,225,518
1,028,394
214,984
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings
358,031
99,498
21,605
144,806
1,218,986
1,209,736
2,953
4,766,780
4,460,661
18,440
5,257,748
4,550,222
707,526
Federal funds purchased
221,260
459,327
Other borrowings
87,977
17,164
Note 8 – Business Combinations
Blackhawk Bankcorp, Inc.
On August 15, 2023, the Company completed its acquisition of Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc. (“Blackhawk”) pursuant to an Agreement
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and Plan of Merger Agreement, dated March 20, 2023 (the “Agreement”). Pursuant to the Agreement, Blackhawk was merged with and into the Company. Blackhawk shareholders received 1.15 shares of the Company's common stock for each share of Blackhawk common stock.
The Company accounted for the Blackhawk acquisition as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). ASC 805 requires assets purchased and liabilities assumed to be recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. The Company determined the fair value of loans, core deposit intangibles, mortgage servicing rights, time deposits, real property, and subordinated debt with the assistance of third-party valuations and appraisals.
A preliminary summary of the fair value of assets received and liabilities assumed are as follows:
55,600
3,222
Loans, net
722,866
Investments-available for sale
377,969
Short-term investments
869
FHLB stock
1,737
Premises and equipment
12,366
Accrued interest receivable
4,029
Prepaid expenses
1,182
20,742
34,590
Income tax receivable
2,077
Deferred tax asset
22,152
7,031
Total assets acquired
1,266,432
Liabilities
1,194,972
Subordinated and jr. subordinated debt
16,448
Accrued interest payable
1,091
Accrued and other liabilities
10,508
Total liabilities assumed
1,223,019
Net assets acquired
43,413
Total consideration
93,510
The following table presents a summary of consideration transferred:
(In thousands, except shares)
Common stock issued (3,290,222 shares)
Cash consideration
Purchase price
The Company recorded $50.1 million of goodwill in connection with the acquisition of Blackhawk, none of which is deductible for tax purposes. The amount of goodwill recorded reflects the synergies and operational efficiencies that are expected to result from the acquisition. The descriptions below describe the methods used to determine the fair value of significant assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as presented above:
Loans, net. The fair value of the loan portfolio was calculated on an individual loan basis using a discounted cash flow analysis, with results presented and assumptions applied on a summary basis. This analysis took into consideration the contractual terms of the loans and assumptions related to the cost of debt, cost of equity, servicing cost and other liquidity/risk premium considerations to estimate the projected cash flows. The inputs and assumptions used in the fair value estimate of the loan portfolio include credit mark, discount rate, prepayment speed, and foreclosure lag. Cash flows were adjusted by estimating future credit losses and the rate
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of prepayments. Projected monthly cash flows were then discounted to present value using a risk-adjusted market rate for similar loans.
Core deposit intangible. The Company identified customer relationships, in the form of core deposit intangibles, as an identified intangible asset. Core deposit intangibles derive value from the expected future benefits or earnings capacity attributable to the acquired core deposits. The fair value of the core deposit intangible was estimated by identifying the expected future benefits of the core deposits and discounting those benefits back to present value. The core deposit intangible will be amortized over its estimated useful life of approximately 10 years using the sum of the months digits accelerated method.
Mortgage servicing rights. The Company identified residential mortgage servicing rights intangible asset and determined the fair value using a discounted cash flow analysis. The key inputs and assumptions used in the fair value estimate include prepayment assumptions, servicing costs, delinquencies, foreclosure costs, ancillary income, income earned on float & escrow, interest on escrow, internal rate of return and inflation.
Deposits. The fair value of demand deposit and interest checking deposit accounts was assumed to approximate the carrying value as these accounts have no stated maturity and are payable on demand. The fair value of time deposits was estimated by discounting the contractual future cash flows using market rates offered for time deposits of similar remaining maturities.
Subordinated and jr. subordinated debt. The Subordinated and jr. subordinated debt was fair valued using an income approach. Cash flows were calculated using an annualized contractual rate adjusted for forward interest costs and discounted using a variable discount rate.
Accounting for acquired loans
Loans acquired are recorded at fair value with no carryover of the related allowance for credit losses. Purchased-credit deteriorated loans (“PCD”) are loans that have experienced more than insignificant credit deterioration since origination and are recorded at the purchase price. The allowance for credit losses is determined at the loan level. The sum of the loan’s purchase price and the allowance for credit losses becomes its initial 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 amortized into interest income over the life of the loan.
Non-PCD loans have not experienced a more than insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination. The difference between the fair value and outstanding balance of the non-PCD loans is recognized as an adjustment to interest income over the lives of the loan.
In accordance with ASC 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, immediately following the acquisition the Company established a $3.8 million allowance for credit losses on the $618.33 million of acquired non-PCD loans through provision for credit losses in the consolidated statement of operations.
The following table provides a summary of PCD loans purchased as part of the Blackhawk acquisition as of the acquisition date:
Unpaid principal balance
PCD allowance for credit losses at acquisition
Non-credit discount on acquired loans
Fair value of PCD loans
The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presents the results of operations of the Company, including the effects of the purchase accounting adjustments and acquisition expenses, had the Blackhawk Merger taken place at the beginning of the period (dollars in thousands, except per share data):
57,245
52,141
171,635
179,040
Provision for loan losses
6,246
1,742
6,768
2,601
Non-interest income
25,205
16,712
73,892
67,954
Non-interest expense
60,741
44,476
166,430
162,943
Income before taxes
15,463
22,635
72,329
81,450
Income tax expense
3,830
5,191
17,069
18,662
11,633
17,444
55,260
62,788
Earnings per share
Basic
0.52
0.73
2.62
2.69
Diluted
2.68
Basic weighted average shares o/s
23,744,891
23,360,909
Diluted weighted average shares o/s
23,825,437
23,435,657
Acquisition costs are expensed as incurred as a component of non-interest expense and primarily include, but are not limited to, severance costs, professional services, data processing fees, and marketing and advertising expenses. The Company incurred acquisition costs related to the Blackhawk acquisition, pre-tax, of $2.1 million and $2.6 million, respectively, during the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2023 and no related acquisition costs were incurred during the three and nine-months ended September 30, 2022.
On July 28, 2021, the Company and Brock Sub LLC, a newly formed Delaware limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Delta Merger Sub”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Delta Merger Agreement”) with Delta Bancshares Company, a Missouri corporation (“Delta”), pursuant to which, among other things, the Company agreed to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Delta pursuant to a business combination whereby Delta merged with and into Delta Merger Sub, whereupon the separate corporate existence of Delta ceased and Delta Merger Sub continued as the surviving company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Mid (the “Delta Merger”). The Delta Merger was completed on February 14, 2022.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Delta Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Delta Merger, each share of common stock, par value $10.00 per share, of Delta issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Delta Merger (other than shares held in treasury by Delta) converted into and became the right to receive cash and shares of common stock, par value $4.00 per share, of the Company and cash in lieu of fractional shares, less any applicable taxes required to be withheld, and subject to certain potential adjustments. On an aggregate basis, the total consideration paid by the Company at the closing of the Delta Merger to Delta’s shareholders and option holders was approximately $15.15 million in cash and 2,292,270 shares of Company common stock. Delta’s outstanding stock options vested upon consummation of the Delta Merger, and all outstanding Delta options that were unexercised prior to the effective time of the Delta Merger were cashed out.
The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations ("ASC 805"),” and accordingly the assets and liabilities were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition. Fair values are subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date of February 14, 2022 as additional information regarding the closing date fair values become available. The total consideration paid was used to determine the amount of goodwill resulting from the transaction. As the total consideration paid exceeded the net assets acquired, goodwill of $28.2 million was recorded for the acquisition. Goodwill recorded in the transaction, which reflects the synergies and economies of scale expected from combining operations and the enhanced revenue opportunities from the Company’s service capabilities, is not tax deductible, and was all assigned to the banking segment of the Company.
Acquired
As Recorded by
Book Value
Adjustments
Jefferson Bank
82,473
Investment securities
184,959
182,123
426,433
(7,924
418,509
(5,388
4,525
5,522
9,030
28,544
15,822
Right of use asset
717
9,061
(1,287
7,774
718,896
31,167
558,619
1,759
560,378
35,523
FHLB advances
45,000
75
45,075
Lease liability
2,209
(1,161
641,351
1,390
77,545
29,777
Consideration paid
Cash
Common stock
40
The Company has recognized approximately $2.6 million, pre-tax, of acquisition costs for the Delta Merger. Of this amount, $2.1 million was recognized during 2022. These costs are included in salaries and benefits, legal and professional and other expense. Of the $7.9 million adjustment to loans, $8.2 million is being accreted to interest income over the remaining term of the loans. The remaining $300,000 was the elimination of deferred fees and unearned discounts previously recorded by Jefferson Bank. The Company also recorded approximately $863,000 directly to the allowance for credit losses for loans identified as PCD. Of the $426 million of loans acquired, approximately $18.8 million was identified as PCD.
The differences between fair value and acquired value of the assumed time deposits of $1.8 million and the assumed FHLB advances of $75,000, are being amortized to interest expense over the remaining life of the liabilities. The core deposit intangible asset, with a fair value of $5.9 million, is being amortized on an accelerated basis over its estimated life of 10 years.
The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presents the results of operations of the Company, including the effects of the purchase accounting adjustments and acquisition expenses, had the Delta Merger taken place at the beginning of the period (dollars in thousands, except per share data):
141,524
56,592
125,690
68,425
15,480
52,945
2.64
2.63
Note 9 -- Leases
Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). As of September 30, 2023, substantially all the Company's leases are operating leases for real estate property for bank branches, ATM locations, and office space.
These leases are generally for periods of 1 to 25 years with various renewal options. The Company elected the optional transition method permitted by Topic 842. Under this method, the Company recognizes and measures leases that exist at the application date and prior comparative periods are not adjusted. In addition, the Company elected the package of practical expedients:
The Company has also elected the practical expedient, which may be elected separately or in conjunction with the package noted above, to use hindsight in determining the lease term and in assessing the right-of-use assets. This expedient must be applied consistently to all leases. Lastly, the Company has elected to use the practical expedient to include both lease and non-lease components as a single component and account for it as a lease. In addition, the Company has elected to not include short-term leases (i.e. leases with terms of twelve months or less) or equipment leases (primarily copiers) deemed immaterial, on the consolidated balance sheets.
For leases in effect at January 1, 2019 and for leases commencing thereafter, the Company recognizes a lease liability and a right-of-use asset, based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The discount rate used in determining present value was the Company's incremental borrowing rate which is the FHLB fixed advance rate based on the remaining lease term as of January 1, 2019, or the commencement date for leases subsequently entered into.
The following table contains supplemental balance sheet information related to leases (dollars in thousands):
Operating lease right-of-use assets
15,194
Operating lease liabilities
15,425
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
6.1
5.8
Weighted-average discount rate
2.75
2.67
Certain of the Company's leases contain options to renew the lease; however, not all renewal options are included in the calculation of lease liabilities as they are not reasonably certain to be exercised. The Company's leases do not contain residual value guarantees or material variable lease payments. The Company does not have any other material restrictions or covenants imposed by leases that would impact the Company's ability to pay dividends or cause the Company to incur additional financial obligations.
Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
Year ending December 31,
805
2024
2,791
2025
2,351
2026
2,191
2027
2,012
Thereafter
6,318
Total lease payments
16,468
Less imputed interest
(1,965
Total lease liability
The components of lease expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows (in thousands):
Operating lease cost
893
2,448
2,268
Short-term lease cost
51
Variable lease cost
163
577
502
Total lease cost
1,057
957
3,076
2,833
Income from subleases
(94
(109
(281
(299
Net lease cost
963
848
2,795
2,534
As the Company elected not to separate lease and non-lease components, the variable lease cost primarily represents variable payment such as common area maintenance and copier expense. The Company does not have any material sub-lease agreements. Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities was (in thousands):
Operating cash flows from operating leases
2,414
2,286
Note 10 – Derivatives
The Company utilizes an interest rate swap, designated as a fair value hedge, to mitigate the risk of changing interest rates on the fair value of a fixed rate commercial real estate loan. For derivative instruments that are designed and qualify as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative instrument, as well as the offsetting loss or gain in the hedged asset attributable to the hedged risk, is recognized in current earnings.
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
The following table provides the outstanding notional balances and fair values of outstanding derivatives designated as hedging instruments as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
BalanceSheetLocation
WeightedAverageRemainingMaturity(Years)
NotionalAmount
EstimatedValue
Fair value hedges:
Interest rate swap agreements
5.6
13,145
(2,932
6.3
13,448
(3,100
The effects of the fair value hedges on the Company's income statement during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows (in thousands):
Derivative
Location of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Interest income on loans
226
595
1,871
Location of Gain (Loss) on Hedged Items
(226
(595
(264
(1,871
As of September 30, 2023, the following amounts were recorded on the consolidated balance sheet related to cumulative basis adjustment for fair value hedges (in thousands):
Line Item in the Balance Sheet in Whichthe Hedge Item is Included
Carrying Amount of theHedged Asset
Cumulative Amount of Fair Value HedgingAdjustment Included in the CarryingAmount of the Hedged Asset
11,729
(1,417
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
The following amounts represent the notional amounts and gross fair value of derivative contracts not designated as hedging instruments outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 (dollars in thousands):
5.3
31,093
(4,349
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis is intended to provide a better understanding of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries as of, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, related notes and selected financial data appearing elsewhere in this report.
Forward-Looking Statements
This document may contain certain forward-looking statements about First Mid, such as discussions of First Mid’s pricing and fee trends, credit quality and outlook, liquidity, new business results, expansion plans, anticipated expenses and planned schedules. First Mid intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of First Mid, are identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. Actual results could differ materially from the results indicated by these statements because the realization of those results is subject to many risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, the possibility that any of the anticipated benefits of the proposed transactions between First Mid and Blackhawk will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time period; the risk that integration of the operations of Blackhawk with First Mid will be materially delayed or will be more costly or difficult than expected; the inability to complete the proposed transactions due to the failure to satisfy conditions to completion of the proposed transactions, including failure to obtain the required regulatory, shareholder and other approvals; the failure of the proposed transactions to close for any other reason; the effect of the announcement of the proposed transactions on customer relationships and operating results; the possibility that the proposed transactions may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; changes in interest rates; general economic conditions and those in the market areas of First Mid; legislative and/or regulatory changes; monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board; the quality or composition of First Mid’s loan or investment portfolios and the valuation of those investment portfolios; demand for loan products; deposit flows; competition, demand for financial services in the market areas of First Mid; accounting principles, policies and guidelines; and the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on First Mid’s businesses, the ability to complete the proposed transactions or any of the other foregoing risks. Additional information concerning First Mid, including additional factors and risks that could materially affect First Mid’s financial results, are included in First Mid’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required under the federal securities laws or the rules and regulations of the SEC, we do not undertake any obligation to update or review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Overview
This overview of management’s discussion and analysis highlights selected information in this document and may not contain all the information that is important to you. For a more complete understanding of trends, events, commitments, uncertainties, liquidity, capital resources, and critical accounting estimates which have an impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations you should carefully read this entire document.
Net income was $50.9 million and $52.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Diluted net income per common share was $2.40 and $2.60 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The following table shows the Company’s annualized performance ratios for nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, compared to the performance ratios for the year ended December 31, 2022:
Year ended
Return on average assets
0.99
1.07
1.11
Return on average common equity
10.23
10.71
11.38
Average equity to average assets
9.62
9.98
9.77
Total assets were $7.9 billion at September 30, 2023, compared to $6.7 billion as of December 31, 2022. From December 31, 2022 to September 30, 2023, cash and cash equivalents increased $230.8 million, net loan balances increased $698.8 million and investment securities increased $2.5 million. Net loan balances were $5.47 billion at September 30, 2023 compared to $4.77 billion at December 31, 2022.
Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, defined as net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets, was 2.95% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, down from 3.16% for the same period in 2022. This decrease was primarily due to increased rates on interest-bearing deposits and borrowings partially offset by an increase in earning asset yields. Net interest income before the provision for loan losses was $136.0 million compared to net interest income of $138.6 million for the same period in 2022. The decrease in net interest income was primarily due to higher funding costs, offset by organic growth and the acquisition of Blackhawk Bank during the third quarter of 2023.
Total non-interest income of $65.0 million increased $8.5 million or 15.1% from $56.5 million for the same period last year. The increase in non-interest income resulted primarily from an increase in insurance commissions and income from Blackhawk Bank.
Total non-interest expense of $128.7 million increased $5.2 million or 4.2% from $123.5 million for the same period last year. The increased was primarily due to the Company's ongoing efficiency improvement efforts.
Following is a summary of the factors that contributed to the changes in net income (in thousands):
Change inNet Income
2023 versus 2022
2,186
(2,604
(5,769
(1,551
Other income, including securities transactions
6,262
8,543
Other expenses
(5,547
(5,226
(611
Increase (decrease) in net income
(2,822
(1,449
Credit quality is an area of importance to the Company. Total nonperforming loans were $21.3 million at September 30, 2023, compared to $20.8 million at September 30, 2022 and $19.2 million at December 31, 2022. See the discussion under the heading “Loan Quality and Allowance for Loan Losses” for a detailed explanation of these balances. Repossessed asset balances totaled $2.3 million at September 30, 2023 compared to $4.3 million at September 30, 2022 and $4.4 million at December 31, 2022.
The Company’s provision for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was $5.6 million and $4.0 million, respectively. The provision expense during the first nine months of 2023 included recording an initial provision for credit losses for Blackhawk Bank of $3.8 million. The provision expense during the first nine months of 2022 included recording an initial provision for credit losses for Jefferson Bank of $2.0 million. Total loans past due 30 days or more were 0.23% of loans at September 30, 2023 compared to 0.34% at September 30, 2022, and 0.24% of loans at December 31, 2022. Loans secured by both commercial and residential real estate comprised approximately 69.4% of the loan portfolio as of September 30, 2023 and 68.8% as of December 31, 2022.
The Company’s capital position remains strong, and the Company has consistently maintained regulatory capital ratios above the “well-capitalized” standards. The Company’s Tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets ratio calculated under the regulatory risk-based capital requirements at September 30, 2023 and 2022 and December 31, 2022 was 10.19%, 12.28% and 12.40%, respectively. The Company’s total capital to risk weighted assets ratio calculated under the regulatory risk-based capital requirements at September 30, 2023 and 2022, and December 31, 2022 was 12.60%, 15.11% and 15.20%, respectively. The decrease in Tier 1 capital and total to risk weighted assets ratio from December 31, 2022 was primarily due to the acquisition of Blackhawk Bank.
On March 27, 2020, the federal banking regulatory agencies, issued an interim final rule which provided an option to delay the estimated impact on regulatory capital of ASU 2016-13, which was effective January 1, 2020. The initial impact of adoption of ASU 2016-13, as well as 25% of the quarterly increases in the allowance for credit losses subsequent to adoption of ASU 2016-13 ("CECL adjustments"), was be delayed for two years. The cumulative amount of these adjustments is being phased out of the regulatory capital calculation over a three-year period, with 75% of the adjustments included in 2022, 50% of the adjustments included in 2023 and 25% of the adjustments included in 2024. After five years, the temporary delay of ASU 2016-13 adoption will be fully reversed. The Company has elected this option.
The Company’s liquidity position remains sufficient to fund operations and meet the requirements of borrowers, depositors, and creditors. The Company maintains various sources of liquidity to fund its cash needs. See the discussion under the heading “Liquidity” for a full listing of sources and anticipated significant contractual obligations.
The Company enters into 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 lines of credit, letters of credit and other commitments to extend credit. The total outstanding commitments at September 30, 2023 and 2022, were $1.1 billion and $1.2 billion, respectively.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Insurance Coverage. As FDIC-insured institutions, First Mid Bank and Blackhawk Bank are required to pay deposit insurance premium assessments to the FDIC. Several requirements with respect to the FDIC insurance system have affected results, including insurance assessment rates.
The Company expensed $2.3 million and $1.3 million for the assessment during the first nine months of 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Significant Estimates
The Company has established various accounting policies that govern the application of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The significant accounting policies of the Company are described in the footnotes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain accounting policies involve significant judgments and assumptions by management that have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities; management considers such accounting policies to be critical accounting policies. The judgments and assumptions used by management are based on historical experience and other factors, which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Because of the nature of the judgments and assumptions made by management, actual results could differ from these judgments and assumptions, which could have a material impact on the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the results of operations of the Company.
Investment in Debt and Equity Securities. The Company classifies its investments in debt and equity securities as either held-to-maturity or available-for-sale in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” which was codified into ASC 320. Securities classified as held-to-maturity are recorded at amortized cost. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value. Fair value calculations are based on quoted market prices when such prices are available. If quoted market prices are not available, estimates of fair value are computed using a variety of techniques, including extrapolation from the quoted prices of similar instruments or recent trades for thinly traded securities, fundamental analysis, or through obtaining purchase quotes. Due to the subjective nature of the valuation process, it is possible that the actual fair values of these investments could differ from the estimated amounts, thereby affecting the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company.
If the estimated value of investments is less than the cost or amortized cost, the Company evaluates whether an event or change in circumstances has occurred that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment. If such an event or change has occurred and the Company determines that the impairment is other-than-temporary, a further determination is made as to the portion of impairment that is related to credit loss. The impairment of the investment that is related to the credit loss is expensed in the period in which the event or change occurred. The remainder of the impairment is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss).
Loans. Loans are reported at amortized cost. Amortized cost is the principal balance outstanding, net of purchase discounts and premiums, fair value hedge accounting adjustments and deferred loan fees and costs. Accrued interest is reported separately and is included in interest receivable in the consolidated balance sheets.
Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans. The Company believes the allowance for credit losses for loans is the critical accounting policy that requires the most significant judgments and assumptions used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. The allowance for credit losses for loans represents the best estimate of losses inherent in the existing loan portfolio. An estimate of potential losses inherent in the loan portfolio are determined and an allowance for those losses is established by considering factors including historical loss rates, expected cash flows and estimated collateral values. In assessing these factors, the Company uses relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions and reasonable and
supportable forecasts.
To determine the allowance, the loan portfolio is segmented based on similar risk characteristics. The allowance for credit losses is estimated using a discounted cash flow (DCF) methodology. The DCF projects future cash flows over the life of the loan portfolio. Probability of default (PD) and loss given default (LGD) are key components in calculating expected losses in this model. The PD is forecasted using a regression model that determines the likelihood of default with a forward-looking forecast of unemployment rates. The LGD is the percentage of defaulted loans that is ultimately charged off. The allowance is calculated as the net present value of the expected cash flows less the amortized cost basis of the loans. Prior to 2022, the allowance for credit losses was measured on a collective (pool) basis for non-individually evaluated loans with similar risk characteristics. Historical credit loss experience provided the basis for the estimate of expected credit losses. Adjustments to expected losses are made using qualitative factors for relevant to each loan segment including merger & acquisition activity, economic conditions, changes in policies, procedures & underwriting, and concentrations. In addition, a forecast, using reasonable and supportable future conditions, is prepared that is used to estimate expected changes to existing and historical conditions in the current period.
The Company estimates the appropriate level of allowance for credit losses for individually evaluated loans by evaluating them separately. A specific allowance is assigned to an impaired loan when expected cash flows or collateral are less than the carrying amount of the loan.
Allowance for Credit Losses - Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures. The Company estimates expected credit losses over the contractual period that the Company is exposed to credit risk via a contractual obligation to extend credit, unless the obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Company. The allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures is included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
Other Real Estate Owned. Other real estate owned acquired through loan foreclosure is initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. The adjustment at the time of foreclosure is recorded through the allowance for loan losses. Due to the subjective nature of establishing the fair value when the asset is acquired, the actual fair value of the other real estate owned or foreclosed asset could differ from the original estimate. If it is determined that fair value temporarily declines subsequent to foreclosure, a valuation allowance is recorded through noninterest expense.
Operating costs associated with the assets after acquisition are also recorded as noninterest expense. Gains and losses on the disposition of other real estate owned and foreclosed assets are netted and posted to other noninterest expense.
Mortgage Servicing Rights. The Company has elected to record mortgage servicing rights under the amortization method. Using this method, servicing rights are amortized in proportion to and over the period of estimated net servicing income. The amortized assets are assessed for impairment based on fair value at each reporting date. Impairment is determined by stratifying rights into tranches based on predominant characteristics, such as interest rate, loan type and investor type.
Impairment is recognized through a valuation reserve, to the extent that fair value is less than the carrying amount of the servicing assets. Fair value in excess of the carrying amount of servicing assets is not recognized.
Deferred Income Tax Assets/Liabilities. The Company’s net deferred income tax asset arises from differences in the dates that items of income and expense enter our reported income and taxable income. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are established for these items as they arise. From an accounting standpoint, deferred tax assets are reviewed to determine if they are realizable based on the historical level of taxable income, estimates of future taxable income and the reversals of deferred tax liabilities. In most cases, the realization of the deferred tax asset is based on future profitability. If the Company were to experience net operating losses for tax purposes in a future period, the realization of deferred tax assets would be evaluated for a potential valuation reserve.
Additionally, the Company reviews its uncertain tax positions annually under FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN No. 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” codified within ASC 740. An uncertain 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 to be recognized on examination. For tax positions not meeting the "more likely than not" test, no tax benefit is recorded. A significant amount of judgment is applied to determine both whether the tax position meets the "more likely than not" test as well as to determine the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely to be recognized. Differences between the position taken by management and that of taxing authorities could result in a reduction of a tax benefit or increase to tax liability, which could adversely affect future income tax expense.
Impairment of Goodwill and Intangible Assets. Core deposit and customer relationships, which are intangible assets with a finite life, are recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. These intangible assets were capitalized as a result of past acquisitions and are being amortized over their estimated useful lives of up to 15 years. Core deposit intangible assets, with finite lives will be tested for impairment when changes in events or circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable.
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Core deposit intangible assets were tested for impairment as of May 31, 2023 as part of the goodwill impairment test and no impairment was identified.
As a result of the Company’s acquisition activity, goodwill, an intangible asset with an indefinite life, is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment annually, unless there are factors present that indicate a potential impairment, in which case, the goodwill impairment test is performed more frequently than annually.
Fair Value Measurements. The fair value of a financial instrument is defined as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. The Company estimates the fair value of a financial instrument using a variety of valuation methods. Where financial instruments are actively traded and have quoted market prices, quoted market prices are used for fair value. When the financial instruments are not actively traded, other observable market inputs, such as quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics, may be used, if available, to determine fair value. When observable market prices do not exist, the Company estimates fair value. The Company’s valuation methods consider factors such as liquidity and concentration concerns. Other factors such as model assumptions, market dislocations, and unexpected correlations can affect estimates of fair value. Imprecision in estimating these factors can impact the amount of revenue or loss recorded.
SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”, which was codified into ASC 820, establishes a framework for measuring the fair value of financial instruments that considers the attributes specific to particular assets or liabilities and establishes a three-level hierarchy for determining fair value based on the transparency of inputs to each valuation as of the fair value measurement date.
The three levels are defined as follows:
At the end of each quarter, the Company assesses the valuation hierarchy for each asset or liability measured. From time to time, assets or liabilities may be transferred within hierarchy levels due to changes in availability of observable market inputs to measure fair value at the measurement date. Transfers into or out of hierarchy levels are based upon the fair value at the beginning of the reporting period. A more detailed description of the fair values measured at each level of the fair value hierarchy can be found in Note 7 – Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities.
Results of Consolidated Operations
Net Interest Income
The largest source of revenue for the Company is net interest income. Net interest income represents the difference between total interest income earned on earning assets and total interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities. The amount of interest income is dependent upon many factors, including the volume and mix of earning assets, the general level of interest rates and the dynamics of changes in interest rates. The cost of funds necessary to support earning assets varies with the volume and mix of interest-bearing liabilities and the rates paid to attract and retain such funds.
Net interest income is the excess of interest received from earning assets over interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. For analytical purposes, net interest income is presented on a full tax equivalent ("TE") basis in the table that follows. The federal statutory rate in effect of 21% for 2023 and 2022 was used. The TE analysis portrays the income tax benefits associated with the tax-exempt assets. The year-to-date net yield on interest-earning assets excluding the TE adjustments of $2,268,000 and $2,373,000 for 2023 and 2022, respectively were 2.90% and 3.11% at September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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The Company’s average balances, fully tax equivalent interest income and interest expense, and rates earned or paid for major balance sheet categories are set forth for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 in the following table (dollars in thousands):
Average
Balance
Interest-bearing deposits with other financial institutions
90,957
8.21
22,130
2.29
8,561
5.28
7,152
2.11
2,152
2.95
1,417
2.24
Taxable
1,004,994
7,352
2.93
1,047,335
5,106
1.95
Tax-exempt (1)
287,232
3.40
318,870
2,780
3.49
Loans net of unearned income (TE) (2)
5,199,885
69,397
5.29
4,666,157
49,498
4.21
Total earning assets
6,593,781
81,206
4.89
6,063,061
57,558
3.77
125,014
122,616
97,474
90,715
524,478
458,854
Allowance for loan losses
(64,636
(59,319
7,276,111
6,675,927
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Interest-bearing deposits
Demand deposits
2,646,134
12,740
1.91
2,545,619
3,570
0.56
Savings deposits
669,930
190
0.11
674,524
149
0.09
Time deposits
1,081,978
9,117
3.34
672,187
1,197
0.71
Total interest-bearing deposits
4,398,042
1.99
3,892,330
4,916
0.50
212,644
3.03
207,079
0.82
486,738
3.88
355,554
2.15
1.46
Subordinated Debt
105,332
1,028
3.87
94,491
4.14
Junior subordinated debt
19,258
11.23
19,294
4.96
Other debt
Total borrowings
823,972
7,947
3.83
676,690
3,582
2.10
Total interest-bearing liabilities
5,222,014
29,994
2.28
4,569,020
8,498
0.74
Non interest-bearing demand deposits
1,293,422
1.83
1,418,028
65,265
47,131
Stockholders' equity
695,410
641,748
Total liabilities and equity
51,212
49,060
Net interest spread
Impact of non interest-bearing funds
0.45
0.18
TE net yield on interest-bearing assets
3.06
3.21
47,522
7.17
69,356
8,116
4.90
5,188
1.17
1,886
3.13
1,852
972,346
17,785
2.44
1,085,604
15,357
1.89
280,675
7,365
3.50
345,886
8,529
3.29
4,923,327
184,468
5.01
4,445,223
133,323
4.01
6,233,872
212,506
4.56
5,953,109
157,555
3.54
131,876
117,109
92,624
88,093
488,314
423,585
(60,956
(58,845
6,885,730
6,523,051
2,489,962
31,862
1.71
2,603,995
6,695
0.34
643,343
549
672,484
0.08
922,944
18,983
644,840
2,500
4,056,249
1.69
3,921,319
9,587
0.33
223,396
2.88
186,524
504,409
3.64
234,892
1.62
256
4.70
1.45
Subordinated debt
98,208
4.09
94,452
4.19
Junior subordinated debentures
19,356
9.08
19,252
3.84
845,625
22,844
3.61
535,691
6,991
1.74
4,901,874
2.02
4,457,010
16,578
1,265,188
1.61
1,370,701
0.38
55,994
44,170
662,674
651,170
138,268
140,977
2.54
3.04
0.41
0.12
TE net yield on interest-earning assets
3.16
Changes in net interest income may also be analyzed by segregating the volume and rate components of interest income and interest expense. The following table summarizes the approximate relative contribution of changes in average volume and interest rates to changes in net interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022 (in thousands):
Three months ended September 30, 2023compared to 2022 Increase / (Decrease)
Nine months ended September 30, 2023Compared to 2022 Increase / (Decrease)
Change
Volume (1)
Rate (1)
Earning assets:
958
796
2,275
(168
2,443
252
214
2,246
(1,362
3,608
2,428
(2,511
4,939
Tax-exempt (2)
(335
(270
(65
(1,164
(1,685
Loans (2) (3)
19,899
6,137
13,762
51,145
15,412
35,733
23,648
5,477
18,171
54,951
11,087
43,864
Interest-bearing liabilities:
9,170
148
9,022
25,167
(497
25,664
(7
(25
182
7,920
1,119
6,801
16,483
1,506
14,977
1,185
4,179
4,031
2,835
891
1,944
10,877
5,212
5,665
(6
352
(310
146
(101
304
307
761
758
Short term debt
21,496
2,511
18,998
57,660
6,487
51,173
2,966
(827
(2,709
4,600
(7,309
Tax equivalent net interest income decreased $2.7 million, or 1.9%, to $138.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, from $141.0 million for the same period in 2022. Net interest income and net interest margin decreased primarily due to an increase in deposit and borrowing rates more than offsetting the increase in earning asset yields.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, average earning assets increased $280.8 million, or 4.7%, and average interest-bearing liabilities increased $444.9 million or 10.0% compared with average balances for the same period in 2022.
The changes in average balances for these periods are shown below:
Provision for Loan Losses
The provision for credit losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was $5.6 million and $4.0 million, respectively. The provision expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 included recording an initial provision for credit losses for Blackhawk Bank of $3.8 million. The provision expense during the nine months of 2022 included recording an initial provision for credit losses for Jefferson Bank of $2.0 million. Net charge offs were $195,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to net charge offs of $742,000 for September 30, 2022. Nonperforming loans were $21.3 million and $20.8 million as of September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. For information on loan loss experience and nonperforming loans, see discussion under the “Nonperforming Loans” and “Loan Quality and Allowance for Loan Losses” sections below.
Other Income
An important source of the Company’s revenue is other income. The following table sets forth the major components of other income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months September 30,
$ Change
% Change
97
(496
-3.0
1,041
25.0
2,513
14.9
22.5
12.6
Security gains (losses), net
3,310
4189.9
3,256
4019.8
491
138.3
203
18.0
665
21.4
901
9.8
12.2
1,220
46.3
(2
-0.2
2.9
37.3
15.1
Following are explanations of the changes in these other income categories for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022:
First Mid Bank generally releases the servicing rights on loans sold into the secondary market.
Other Expense
The following table sets forth the major components of other expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (dollars in thousands):
2.2
0.1
1,026
17.4
838
4.6
844
1455.2
337.0
306
63.9
73.3
970
60.7
814
17.1
(26
-7.2
(55
-5.5
74
4.2
-1.4
3.4
0.3
ATM/debit card expense
508
40.9
999
33.4
Other operating expenses
1,275
28.2
6.8
5,547
13.4
5,226
Following are explanations for the changes in these other expense categories for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022:
Income Taxes
Total income tax expense amounted to $15.9 million (23.7% effective tax rate) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $15.3 million (22.8% effective tax rate) for the same period in 2022. The increase in effective rate is related to an increase in various nondeductible expenses while pre-tax net income slightly decreased.
The Company files U.S. federal and state of Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin income tax returns. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal or state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2020.
Analysis of Consolidated Balance Sheets
Securities
The Company’s overall investment objectives are to insulate the investment portfolio from undue credit risk, maintain adequate liquidity, insulate capital against changes in market value and control excessive changes in earnings while optimizing investment performance. The types and maturities of securities purchased are primarily based on the Company’s current and projected liquidity and interest rate sensitivity positions. The following table sets forth the amortized cost of the available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (dollars in thousands)
WeightedAverage Yield
1.31
1.28
2.33
2.31
2.39
76,065
3.58
90,347
3.41
Total securities
1,472,828
2.26
1,435,326
1.87
At September 30, 2023, the Company’s investment portfolio increased by $37.5 million from December 31, 2022 primarily due to the acquisition of Blackhawk Bank. When purchasing investment securities, the Company considers its overall liquidity and interest rate risk profile, as well as the adequacy of expected returns relative to the risks assumed. The table below presents the credit ratings as of September 30, 2023 for investment securities (in thousands):
Average Credit Rating of Fair Value at September 30, 2023 (1)
EstimatedFair Value
AAA
AA +/-
A +/-
BBB +/-
< BBB -
Not rated
25,145
186,486
298
34,923
185,870
42,889
Mortgage-backed securities (2)
670,474
7,826
21,995
6,270
31,580
62,116
380,182
64,884
705,143
Equity securities:
Federal Agricultural Mtg Corp
3,587
The loan portfolio is the largest category of the Company’s earning assets. The following table summarizes the composition of the loan portfolio at amortized cost, including loans held for sale, as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
% OutstandingLoans
7.2
8.5
9.6
9.1
5.9
43.3
42.1
69.4
68.8
3.2
3.5
22.4
1.8
3.3
100.0
Loan balances increased $713.9 million, or 14.8%. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Blackhawk Bank, partially offset by less loan demand and lower line of credit draws. The balance of real estate loans held for sale, included in the balances shown above, amounted to $6.2 million and $0.3 million as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
Commercial and commercial real estate loans generally involve higher credit risks than residential real estate and consumer loans. Because payments on loans secured by commercial real estate or equipment are often dependent upon the successful operation and management of the underlying assets, repayment of such loans may be influenced to a great extent by conditions in the market or the economy. The Company does not have any sub-prime mortgages or credit card loans outstanding which are also generally considered to be higher credit risk.
Loans are geographically dispersed throughout Illinois, the St. Louis Metro area, central Missouri, Texas, and southern Wisconsin. While these regions have experienced some economic stress during 2023 and 2022, the Company does not consider these locations high risk areas since these regions have not experienced the significant changes in real estate values seen in some other areas in the United States.
The Company does not have a concentration, as defined by the regulatory agencies, in construction and land development loans or commercial real estate loans as a percentage of total risk-based capital for the periods shown above. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company did have industry loan concentrations that exceeded 25% of total risk-based capital in the following industries (dollars in thousands):
Principalbalance
% Outstanding Loans
Other grain farming
452,868
8.17
445,241
9.23
Lessors of non-residential buildings
1,077,520
19.45
956,120
19.81
Lessors of residential buildings and dwellings
532,844
453,219
9.39
Hotels and motels
227,167
4.10
209,837
4.35
The Company had no further industry loan concentrations in excess of 25% of total risk-based capital.
The following table presents the balance of loans outstanding as of September 30, 2023, by contractual maturities (in thousands):
Maturity (1)
One yearor less (2)
Over 1 through5 years
Over 5years
28,640
95,061
65,505
22,044
123,378
254,412
24,967
123,419
383,313
10,252
248,308
68,507
152,560
1,264,001
976,273
238,463
1,854,167
1,748,010
147,876
26,801
4,770
348,241
626,944
267,468
84,008
10,728
22,762
26,332
128,689
762,148
2,618,252
2,159,665
As of September 30, 2023, loans with maturities over one year consisted of approximately $3.1 billion in fixed rate loans and approximately $1.6 billion in variable rate loans. The loan maturities noted above are based on the contractual provisions of the individual loans. The Company has no general policy regarding renewals and borrower requests, which are handled on a case-by-case basis.
Nonperforming Loans and Nonperforming Other Assets
Nonperforming loans include: (a) loans accounted for on a nonaccrual basis; (b) accruing loans contractually past due ninety days or more as to interest or principal payments; and (c) loans not included in (a) and (b) above which are defined as “modified”. Repossessed assets include primarily repossessed real estate and automobiles.
The Company’s policy is to discontinue the accrual of interest income on any loan for which principal or interest is ninety days past due. The accrual of interest is discontinued earlier when, in the opinion of management, there is reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal. Once interest accruals are discontinued, accrued but uncollected interest is charged against current year income. Subsequent receipts on non-accrual loans are recorded as a reduction of principal, and interest income is recorded only after principal recovery is reasonably assured. Nonaccrual loans are returned to accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates there is no longer any reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal.
Restructured loans are loans on which, due to deterioration in the borrower’s financial condition, the original terms have been modified in favor of the borrower or either principal or interest has been forgiven. Repossessed assets represent property acquired as the result of borrower defaults on loans. These assets are recorded at estimated fair value, less estimated selling costs, at the time of foreclosure or repossession. Write-downs occurring at foreclosure are charged against the allowance for loan losses. On an ongoing basis, properties are appraised as required by market indications and applicable regulations. Write-downs for subsequent declines in value are recorded in non-interest expense in other real estate owned along with other expenses related to maintaining the properties.
The following table presents information concerning the aggregate amount of nonperforming loans and repossessed assets at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (dollars in thousands):
Nonaccrual loans
Modified loans which are performing in accordance with revised terms
1,410
Total nonperforming loans
21,269
19,170
Repossessed assets
4,369
Total nonperforming loans and repossessed assets
23,565
23,539
Nonperforming loans to loans, before allowance for loan losses
0.40
Nonperforming loans and repossessed assets to loans, before allowance for loan losses
0.43
0.49
The $3.9 million increase in nonaccrual loans during 2023 resulted from the net of $9.4 million of loans put on nonaccrual status offset by $4.6 million of loans becoming current or paid-off, $0.6 million of loans transferred to other real estate and $0.2 million of loans charged off. The following table summarizes the composition of nonaccrual loans (dollars in thousands):
% of Total
6.2
7.9
25.4
31.0
56.0
47.9
87.6
91.0
0.4
10.2
6.9
1.7
Interest income that would have been reported if nonaccrual and restructured loans had been performing totaled $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The $2.3 million in repossessed assets during the first nine months of 2023 resulted from $0.7 million of additional assets repossessed and $1.9 million of repossessed assets sold, $1.1 million of writedowns, and approximately $247,000 of change in fair value premiums and discounts. The following table summarizes the composition of repossessed assets (dollars in thousands):
1,720
74.9
2,763
63.2
2.5
576
25.1
31.8
Total real estate
97.5
Total repossessed collateral
Repossessed assets sold during the first nine months of 2023 resulted in net gains of $0.1 million related to real estate asset sales and net losses of $21,000 related to other asset sales. The Company also recognized no deferred losses and recorded $1.1 million of writedowns on seven real estate properties owned. Repossessed assets sold during the same period in 2022 resulted in net losses of $29,000 related to real estate asset sales and net losses of $0.1 million related to other asset sales. The Company also recognized $0.1 million of deferred losses and recorded $0.2 million of writedowns on real estate properties owned.
Loan Quality and Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses represents management’s estimate of the reserve necessary to adequately account for probable losses existing in the current portfolio. The provision for loan losses is the charge against current earnings that is determined by management as the amount needed to maintain an adequate allowance for loan losses. In determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, and therefore the provision to be charged to current earnings, management relies predominantly on a disciplined credit review and approval process that extends to the full range of the Company’s credit exposure. The review process is directed by overall lending policy and is intended to identify, at the earliest possible stage, borrowers who might be facing financial difficulty. Factors considered by management in evaluating the overall adequacy of the allowance include a migration analysis of the historical net loan losses by loan segment, the level and composition of nonaccrual, past due and renegotiated loans, trends in volumes and terms of loans, effects of changes in risk selection and underwriting standards or lending practices, lending staff changes, concentrations of credit, industry conditions and the current economic conditions in the region where the Company operates.
Management reviews economic factors including the potential for reduced cash flow for commercial operating loans from reduction in sales or increased operating costs, decreased occupancy rates for commercial buildings, reduced levels of home sales for commercial land developments, the uncertainty regarding grain prices, increased operating costs for farmers, and increased levels of unemployment and bankruptcy impacting consumer’s ability to pay. Each of these economic uncertainties was taken into consideration in developing the level of the reserve. Management considers the allowance for loan losses a critical accounting policy.
Management recognizes there are risk factors that are inherent in the Company’s loan portfolio. All financial institutions face risk
factors in their loan portfolios because risk exposure is a function of the business. The Company’s operations (and therefore its loans) are concentrated in east central Illinois, an area where agriculture is the dominant industry. Accordingly, lending and other business relationships with agriculture-based businesses are critical to the Company’s success. At September 30, 2023, the Company’s loan portfolio included $580.5 million of loans to borrowers whose businesses are directly related to agriculture. Of this amount, $452.9 million was concentrated in other grain farming. Total loans to borrowers whose businesses are directly related to agriculture increased $3.3 million from $577.2 million at December 31, 2022 while loans concentrated in other grain farming increased $7.6 million from $445.2 million at December 31, 2022. While the Company adheres to sound underwriting practices, including collateralization of loans, any extended period of low commodity prices, drought conditions, significantly reduced yields on crops and/or reduced levels of government assistance to the agricultural industry could result in an increase in the level of problem agriculture loans and potentially result in loan losses within the agricultural portfolio. In addition, the Company has $227.2 million of loans to motels and hotels. The performance of these loans is dependent on borrower specific issues as well as the general level of business and personal travel within the region. While the Company adheres to sound underwriting standards, a prolonged period of reduced business or personal travel could result in an increase in nonperforming loans to this business segment and potentially in loan losses. The Company also has $1,077.5 million of loans to lessors of non-residential buildings, and $532.8 million of loans to lessors of residential buildings and dwellings.
The structure of the Company’s loan approval process is based on progressively larger lending authorities granted to individual loan officers, loan committees, and ultimately the Board of Directors. Outstanding balances to one borrower or affiliated borrowers are limited by federal regulation; however, limits well below the regulatory thresholds are generally observed. Most of the Company’s loans are to businesses located in the geographic market areas served by the Company’s branch bank system. Additionally, a significant portion of the collateral securing the loans in the portfolio is located within the Company’s primary geographic footprint. In general, the Company adheres to loan underwriting standards consistent with industry guidelines for all loan segments.
The Company minimizes credit risk by adhering to sound underwriting and credit review policies. Management and the board of directors of the Company review these policies at least annually. Senior management is actively involved in business development efforts and the maintenance and monitoring of credit underwriting and approval. The loan review system and controls are designed to identify, monitor and address asset quality problems in an accurate and timely manner. The board of directors and management review the status of problem loans each month and formally determine a best estimate of the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis. In addition to internal policies and controls, regulatory authorities periodically review asset quality and the overall adequacy of the allowance for loan losses.
Analysis of the allowance for credit losses as of September 30, 2023 and 2022, and of changes in the allowance for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, is as follows (dollars in thousands):
Average loans outstanding, net of unearned income
4,481,593
4,332,925
Allowance-prior year end of period
Allowance - beginning of period
Charge-offs:
1-4 family residential
Agricultural
Commercial and industrial
Consumer
Total charge-offs
Recoveries:
Total recoveries
Net charge-offs (recoveries)
180
440
742
Allowance-end of period
Ratio of annualized net charge-offs to average loans
Ratio of allowance for credit losses to loans outstanding (at amortized cost)
1.23
1.25
Ratio of allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans
321
282
The increase in the allowance for credit losses to nonperforming loans ratio is primarily due to a decline in nonperforming loans at September 30, 2023 compared to September 30, 2022.
During the first nine months of 2023, the Company had net charge offs of $0.2 million compared to net charge offs of $0.7 million in 2022. During the first nine months of 2023, there were one agricutural loan to one borrower totaling $0.2 million. During the first nine months of 2022, there were significant charge-offs of two commercial real estate loan to one borrower totaling $0.3 million and one commercial operating loan to one borrow totaling $0.3 million.
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Funding of the Company’s earning assets is substantially provided by a combination of consumer, commercial and public fund deposits. The Company continues to focus its strategies and emphasis on retail core deposits, the major component of funding sources. The following table sets forth the average deposits and weighted average rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and for the year ended December 31, 2022 (dollars in thousands):
Year ended December 31, 2022
AverageBalance
WeightedAverageRate
Demand deposits:
Non-interest-bearing
—%
1,356,912
Interest-bearing
2,598,480
0.53
Savings
666,334
655,240
Total average deposits
5,321,437
1.29
5,292,020
0.24
5,276,966
0.36
During the first nine months of 2023, the average balance of deposits increased by $44.5 million from the average balance for the year ended December 31, 2022. Average non-interest-bearing deposits decreased by $91.7 million, average interest-bearing balances decreased by $108.5 million, savings account balances decreased $23.0 million and balances of time deposits increased $267.7 million. Approximately 99% of the Company’s deposit accounts are less than $250,000. The average account balance for all deposit customers is approximately $25,000.
The following table sets forth the high and low month-end balances for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and for the year ended December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
High month-end balances of total deposits
5,487,305
Low month-end balances of total deposits
5,030,778
4,904,973
Balances of time deposits, including brokered time deposits of $100,000 or more include time deposits maintained for public fund entities and consumer time deposits. The following table sets forth the maturity of time deposits, including brokered time deposits of $100,000 or more at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
3 months or less
196,589
80,856
Over 3 through 6 months
156,938
31,771
Over 6 through 12 months
270,623
127,405
Over 12 months
141,218
183,597
765,368
423,629
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Repurchase Agreements and Other Borrowings
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are short-term obligations of First Mid Bank and Blackhawk Bank. These obligations are collateralized with certain government securities that are direct obligations of the United States or one of its agencies. These retail repurchase agreements are offered as a cash management service to its corporate customers. Other borrowings consist of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances, federal funds purchased, loans (short-term or long-term debt) that the Company has outstanding and junior subordinated debentures. Information relating to securities sold under agreements to repurchase and other borrowings as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is presented below (dollars in thousands):
Federal Home Loan Bank advances:
FHLB – overnite
65,000
Fixed term – due in one year or less
50,000
110,040
Fixed term – due after one year
314,953
290,031
Other borrowings:
710,582
800,402
Average interest rate at end of period
4.58
2.52
Maximum outstanding at any month-end:
231,650
257,061
310,000
105,024
160,048
415,005
114,814
Averages for the period (YTD):
202,242
73,674
100,084
83,777
94,247
346,958
82,070
481
Loans due in one year or less
94,471
19,275
592,884
Average interest rate during the period
2.16
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased $6.4 million during the first nine months of 2023 primarily due to the cash flow needs of various customers. FHLB advances represent borrowings by First Mid Bank and Blackhawk Bank to economically fund loan demand. At September 30, 2023 the fixed term advances, consisted of $364.7 million as follows:
The Company is party to a revolving credit agreement with The Northern Trust Company in the amount of $15 million. There was no balance on this line of credit as of September 30, 2023. This loan was renewed on April 7, 2023 for one year as a revolving credit agreement. The interest rate is floating at 2.25% over the federal funds rate. The Company, First Mid Bank and Blackhawk Bank, as applicable, were in compliance with the existing covenants at September 30, 2023 and 2022, and December 31, 2022.
On October 6, 2020, the Company issued and sold $96.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 3.95% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2030 (the “Notes”). The Notes were issued pursuant to the Indenture, dated as of October 6, 2020 (the “Base Indenture”), between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 6, 2020 (the “Supplemental Indenture”), between the Company and the Trustee. The Base Indenture, as amended and supplemented by the Supplemental Indenture, governs the terms of the Notes and provides that the Notes are unsecured, subordinated debt obligations of the Company and will mature on October 15, 2030. From and including the date of issuance to, but excluding October 15, 2025, the Notes will bear interest at an initial rate of 3.95% per annum. From and including October 15, 2025 to, but excluding the maturity date or earlier redemption, the Notes will bear interest at a floating rate equal to three-month Term SOFR plus a spread of 383 basis points, or such other rate as determined pursuant to the Supplemental Indenture, provided that in no event shall the applicable floating interest rate be less than zero per annum.
The Company may, beginning with the interest payment date of October 15, 2025, and on any interest payment date thereafter, redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest to but excluding the date of redemption. The Company may also redeem the Notes at any time, including prior to October 15, 2025, at the Company’s option, in whole but not in part, if: (i) a change or prospective change in law occurs that could prevent the Company from deducting interest payable on the Notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes; (ii) a subsequent event occurs that could preclude the Notes from being recognized as Tier 2 capital for regulatory capital purposes; or (iii) the Company is required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; in each case, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes plus any accrued and unpaid interest to but excluding the redemption date.
On August 15, 2023, the Company assumed, as part of the Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc. acquisition, $7.5 million principal amount of 3.5% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2031 (“Blackhawk Subordinated Debt I”). Blackhawk Subordinated Debt I was issued pursuant to Indenture between the Company and UMB Bank, as trustee (the “Trustee”). The Indenture governs the terms of the Notes and provides that the Notes are unsecured, subordinated debt obligations of the Company and will mature on May 14, 2031. From and including the date of issuance to, but excluding May 14, 2026, the Notes will bear interest at an initial rate of 3.5% per annum. From and including May 14, 2026 to, but excluding the maturity date, the Notes will bear interest at a floating rate equal to three-month Term SOFR plus a spread of 285 basis points.
On August 15, 2023, the Company assumed, as part of the Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc. acquisition, $7.5 million principal amount of 3.875% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036 (“Blackhawk Subordinated Debt II”). Blackhawk Subordinated Debt II
was issued pursuant to Indenture between the Company and UMB Bank, as trustee (the “Trustee”). The Indenture governs the terms of the Notes and provides that the Notes are unsecured, subordinated debt obligations of the Company and will mature on May 14, 2036. From and including the date of issuance to, but excluding May 14, 2031, the Notes will bear interest at an initial rate of 3.875% per annum. From and including May 14, 2031 to, but excluding the maturity date, the Notes will bear interest at a floating rate equal to three-month Term SOFR plus a spread of 255 basis points.
On April 26, 2006, the Company completed the issuance and sale of $10 million of fixed/floating rate trust preferred securities through First Mid-Illinois Statutory Trust II (“Trust II”), a statutory business trust and wholly owned unconsolidated subsidiary of the Company, as part of a pooled offering. The Company established Trust II for the purpose of issuing the trust preferred securities. The $10 million in proceeds from the trust preferred issuance and an additional $310,000 for the Company’s investment in common equity of Trust II, a total of $10,310 000, was invested in junior subordinated debentures of the Company. The underlying junior subordinated debentures issued by the Company to Trust II mature in 2036, bore interest at a fixed rate of 6.98% paid quarterly until June 15, 2011 and then converted to floating rate (LIBOR plus 160 basis points, 7.27% and 6.37% at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively).
On September 8, 2016, the Company assumed the trust preferred securities of Clover Leaf Statutory Trust I (“CLST I”), a statutory business trust that was a wholly owned unconsolidated subsidiary of First Clover Financial. The $4,000,000 of trust preferred securities and an additional $124,000 investment in common equity of CLST I, is invested in junior subordinated debentures issued to CLST I. The subordinated debentures mature in 2025, bear interest at three-month LIBOR plus 185 basis points (7.52% and 6.47% at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively) and resets quarterly.
On May 1, 2018, the Company assumed the trust preferred securities of FBTC Statutory Trust I (“FBTCST I”), a statutory business trust that was a wholly owned unconsolidated subsidiary of First BancTrust Corporation. The $6,000,000 of trust preferred securities and an additional $186,000 investment in common equity of FBTCST I is invested in junior subordinated debentures issued to FBTCST I. The subordinated debentures mature in 2035, bear interest at three-month LIBOR plus 170 basis points (7.37% and 6.62% at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively) and resets quarterly.
On August 15, 2023, the Company assumed the trust preferred securities of Blackhawk Statutory Trust I (“BHST I”), a statutory business trust that was a wholly owned unconsolidated subsidiary of Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc. The $1,000,000 of trust preferred securities and an additional $31,000 investment in common equity of BHST I is invested in junior subordinated debentures issued to BHST I. The subordinated debentures mature in 2032, bear interest at three-month LIBOR plus 325 basis points (8.91% at September 30, 2023) and resets quarterly.
On August 15, 2023, the Company assumed the trust preferred securities of Blackhawk Statutory Trust II (“BHST II”), a statutory business trust that was a wholly owned unconsolidated subsidiary of Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc. The $4,000,000 of trust preferred securities and an additional $124,000 investment in common equity of BHST II is invested in junior subordinated debentures issued to BHST II. The subordinated debentures mature in 2035, bear interest at three-month LIBOR plus 205 basis points (7.72% at September 30, 2023) and resets quarterly.
The trust preferred securities issued by Trust II, CLST I, FBTCST I, BHST I, and BHST II are included as Tier 1 capital of the Company for regulatory capital purposes. On March 1, 2005, the Federal Reserve Board adopted a final rule that allows the continued limited inclusion of trust preferred securities in the calculation of Tier 1 capital for regulatory purposes. The final rule provided a five-year transition period, ending September 30, 2010, for application of the revised quantitative limits. On March 17, 2009, the Federal Reserve Board adopted an additional final rule that delayed the effective date of the new limits on inclusion of trust preferred securities in the calculation of Tier 1 capital until March 31, 2012. The application of the revised quantitative limits did not and is not expected to have a significant impact on its calculation of Tier 1 capital for regulatory purposes or its classification as well-capitalized. The Dodd-Frank Act, signed into law July 21, 2010, removes trust preferred securities as a permitted component of a holding company’s Tier 1 capital after a three-year phase-in period beginning January 1, 2013 for larger holding companies. For holding companies with less than $15 billion in consolidated assets, existing issues of trust preferred securities are grandfathered and not subject to this new restriction.
Similarly, the final rule implementing the Basel III reforms allows holding companies with less than $15 billion in consolidated assets as of December 31, 2009 to continue to count toward Tier 1 capital any trust preferred securities issued before May 19, 2010. New issuances of trust preferred securities, however, would not count as Tier 1 regulatory capital.
In addition to requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act discussed above, the act also required the federal banking agencies to adopt certain rules that prohibit banks and their affiliates from engaging in proprietary trading and investing in and sponsoring certain unregistered investment companies (defined as hedge funds and private equity funds). This rule is generally referred to as the “Volcker Rule.” The rules permit the retention of an interest in or sponsorship of covered funds by banking entities under $15 billion in assets (such as the Company) if (1) the collateralized debt obligation was established and issued prior to May 19, 2010, (2) the
banking entity reasonably believes that the offering proceeds received by the collateralized debt obligation were invested primarily in qualifying trust preferred collateral, and (3) the banking entity’s interests in the collateralized debt obligation was acquired on or prior to December 10, 2013. The Company does not currently anticipate that the Volcker Rule will have a material effect on the operations of the Company, First Mid Bank or Blackhawk Bank.
Interest Rate Sensitivity
The Company seeks to maximize its net interest margin while maintaining an acceptable level of interest rate risk. Interest rate risk can be defined as the amount of forecasted net interest income that may be gained or lost due to changes in the interest rate environment, a variable over which management has no control. Interest rate risk, or sensitivity, arises when the maturity or repricing characteristics of interest-bearing assets differ significantly from the maturity or repricing characteristics of interest- bearing liabilities. The Company monitors its interest rate sensitivity position to maintain a balance between rate sensitive assets and rate sensitive liabilities. This balance serves to limit the adverse effects of changes in interest rates. The Company’s asset liability management committee (ALCO) oversees the interest rate sensitivity position and directs the overall allocation of funds.
In the banking industry, a traditional way to measure potential net interest income exposure to changes in interest rates is through a technique known as “static GAP” analysis which measures the cumulative differences between the amounts of assets and liabilities maturing or repricing at various intervals. By comparing the volumes of interest-bearing assets and liabilities that have contractual maturities and repricing points at various times in the future, management can gain insight into the amount of interest rate risk embedded in the balance sheet. The following table sets forth the Company’s interest rate repricing GAP for selected maturity periods at September 30, 2023 (dollars in thousands):
Rate Sensitive Within
1 years
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
4-5 years
Interest-earning assets:
Federal funds sold and other interest-bearing deposits
240,471
735
Taxable investment securities
157,559
103,089
81,852
104,784
123,937
392,371
963,592
Nontaxable investment securities
4,113
4,683
5,104
5,135
240,657
261,194
1,916,493
824,813
898,290
1,047,320
301,152
551,997
5,216,182
2,319,371
933,075
982,379
1,157,208
430,224
1,185,025
7,007,282
6,683,399
Savings and NOW accounts
803,780
246,575
884,459
2,674,539
Money market accounts
644,325
73,352
224,224
1,161,957
Other time deposits
909,812
119,302
30,443
17,091
42,623
1,535
1,120,806
Short-term borrowings/debt
Long-term borrowings/debt
74,003
40,015
136,586
225,000
20,000
495,604
479,134
2,646,898
479,244
486,956
337,018
587,550
1,130,218
5,667,884
5,559,008
Rate sensitive assets – rate sensitive liabilities
(327,527
453,831
495,423
820,190
(157,326
54,807
1,339,398
Cumulative GAP
126,304
621,727
1,441,917
1,284,591
Cumulative amounts as % of total Rate sensitive assets
-4.7
6.5
7.1
11.7
-2.2
0.8
Cumulative Ratio
8.9
20.6
18.3
19.1
The static GAP analysis shows that at September 30, 2023, the Company was liability sensitive, on a cumulative basis, through the twelve-month time horizon. This indicates that future increases in interest rates could have an adverse effect on net interest income. There are several ways the Company measures and manages the exposure to interest rate sensitivity, including static GAP analysis. The Company’s ALCO also uses other financial models to project interest income under various rate scenarios and prepayment/extension assumptions consistent with First Mid Bank’s and Blackhawk Bank's historical experience and with known industry trends. ALCO meets at least monthly to review the Company’s exposure to interest rate changes as indicated by the various techniques and to make necessary changes in the composition terms and/or rates of the assets and liabilities.
Capital Resources
At September 30, 2023, the Company’s stockholders' equity increased $104.8 million or 16.6%, to $737.9 million from $633.2 million as of December 31, 2022. During the first nine months of 2023, net income contributed $50.9 million to equity before the payment of dividends to stockholders. The change in market value of available-for-sale investment securities decreased stockholders' equity by $27.4 million, net of tax. Dividends of $14.1 million were paid during the first nine months of 2023.
The Company is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Bank holding companies follow minimum regulatory requirements established by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve System”), each of First Mid Bank and Blackhawk Bank follows similar minimum regulatory requirements established for
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banks by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as applicable. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary action by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements. Quantitative measures established by regulatory capital standards to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and its subsidiary bank to maintain minimum capital amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below). Management believes that, as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company, First Mid Bank and Blackhawk Bank, as applicable, met all capital adequacy requirements.
As permitted by the interim final rule issued on March 27, 2020 by the federal banking regulatory agencies, the Company elected the option to delay the estimated impact on regulatory capital of adopting ASU 2016-13, which was effective January 1, 2020. The initial impact of adoption of ASU 2016-13, as well as 25% of the quarterly increases in allowance for credit losses subsequent to adoption of ASU 2016-13 was delayed for two years. After two years, the cumulative amount of these adjustments is being phased out of the regulatory capital calculation over a three-year period, with 75% of the adjustments included in 2022, 50% of the adjustments included in 2023 and 25% of the adjustments included in 2024. After five years, the temporary delay of ASU 2016-13 adoption will be fully reversed.
To be categorized as well-capitalized, total risk-based capital, Tier 1 risk-based capital, common equity Tier 1 risk-based capital and Tier 1 leverage ratios must be maintained as set forth in the following table (dollars in thousands):
Actual
Required Minimum ForCapital AdequacyPurposes
To Be Well-CapitalizedUnder Prompt CorrectiveAction Provisions
Amount
Ratio
Total capital (to risk-weighted assets)
Company
876,544
12.60
730,434
> 10.50%
N/A
First Mid Bank
754,477
14.44
548,779
522,646
> 10.00%
Blackhawk Bank
85,675
10.04
89,629
85,361
Tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)
708,961
10.19
591,304
> 8.50%
699,623
13.39
444,249
418,117
> 8.00%
79,594
9.32
72,556
68,288
Common equity tier 1 capital (to risk-weighted assets)
684,958
9.85
> 7.00%
365,852
339,720
> 6.50%
59,752
55,484
Tier 1 capital (to average assets)
9.74
291,120
> 4.00%
10.57
264,785
330,981
> 5.00%
5.70
55,864
69,830
801,966
15.20
554,164
>10.50%
745,624
14.18
552,161
525,868
654,453
12.40
448,609
692,664
13.17
446,987
420,694
635,089
12.03
369,442
368,107
341,814
9.68
268,875
10.22
270,990
338,738
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The Company's risk-weighted assets, capital, and capital ratios for September 30, 2023 are computed in accordance with Basel III capital rules which were effective January 1, 2015. As of September 30, 2023, the Company, First Mid Bank and Blackhawk Bank had capital ratios above the required minimums for regulatory capital adequacy, and First Mid Bank and Blackhawk Bank had capital ratios that qualified it for treatment as well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action with respect to banks.
Participants may purchase Company stock under the following three plans of the Company: The Deferred Compensation Plan, the Dividend Reinvestment Plan, and the Stock Incentive Plan. For more detailed information on these plans, refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held April 26, 2017, the stockholders approved the 2017 Stock Incentive Plan ("SI Plan"). The SI Plan was implemented to succeed the Company’s 2007 Stock Incentive Plan, which had a ten-year term. The SI Plan is intended to provide a means whereby directors, employees, consultants and advisors of the Company and its Subsidiaries may sustain a sense of proprietorship and personal involvement in the continued development and financial success of the Company and its Subsidiaries, thereby advancing the interests of the Company and its stockholders. Accordingly, directors and selected employees, consultants and advisors may be provided the opportunity to acquire shares of Common Stock of the Company on the terms and conditions established in the SI Plan.
Following the stockholders’ approval at the 2021 annual meeting of the Company, a maximum of 399,983 shares of common stock may be issued under the SI Plan. The Company awarded 60,550 and 61,400 restricted stock awards during 2023 and 2022, respectively and 37,900 and 37,150 as stock unit awards during 2023 and 2022, respectively.
At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held April 25, 2018, the stockholders approved the First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). The ESPP is intended to promote the interests of the Company by providing eligible employees with the opportunity to purchase shares of common stock of the Company at a 15% discount through payroll deductions. The ESPP is also intended to qualify as an employee stock purchase plan under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code. A maximum of 600,000 shares of common stock may be issued under the ESPP. As of September 30, 2023, 83,501 shares have been issued pursuant to the ESPP. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, 28,762 shares and 14,430 shares, respectively, were issued pursuant to the ESPP.
Stock Repurchase Program
Since August 5, 1998, the Board of Directors has approved repurchase programs pursuant to which the Company may repurchase a total of approximately $76.7 million of the Company’s common stock. During 2023, the Company repurchased 170 shares. All of these shares were a result of shares withheld for taxes on vested employee stock incentives. The Company has approximately $4.1 million in remaining capacity under its existing repurchase program.
Although the Company adopted the repurchase plan, the Company may make discretionary repurchases in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time. The timing, manner, price and amount of any such repurchases will be determined by the Company at its discretion and will depend upon a variety of factors including economic and market conditions, price, applicable legal requirements and other factors.
Liquidity
Liquidity represents the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to meet all present and future financial obligations arising in the daily operations of the business. Financial obligations consist of the need for funds to meet extensions of credit, deposit withdrawals and debt servicing. The Company’s liquidity management focuses on the ability to obtain funds economically through assets that may be converted into cash at minimal costs or through other sources. The Company’s other sources of cash include overnight federal fund lines, Federal Home Loan Bank advances, deposits of the State of Illinois, the ability to borrow at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and the Company’s operating line of credit with The Northern Trust Company.
Details of the Company's liquidity sources include:
Management continues to monitor its expected liquidity requirements carefully, focusing primarily on cash flows from:
The following table summarizes significant contractual obligations and other commitments at September 30, 2023 (in thousands):
Less than
More than
1 year
1-3 years
3-5 years
5 years
149,745
59,714
Debt
130,651
3,985
126,666
Other borrowing
579,931
264,978
69,953
Operating leases
4,643
5,217
Supplemental retirement
1,858
1,558
1,849,714
1,177,794
228,426
288,518
154,976
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net cash of $43.6 million was provided by operating activities, $412.6 million was provided by investing activities, and $225.4 million was used in financing activities. In total, cash and cash equivalents increased by $230.8 million since year-end 2022.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
First Mid Bank and Blackhawk Bank enter into 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 lines of credit, letters of credit and other commitments to extend credit. Each of these instruments involves, to varying degrees, elements of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company uses the same credit policies and requires similar collateral in approving lines of credit and commitments and issuing letters of credit as it does in making loans. The exposure to credit losses on financial instruments is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments. However, the Company does not anticipate any losses from these instruments. The off-balance sheet financial instruments whose contract amounts represent credit risk at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows (in thousands):
Unused commitments and lines of credit:
192,902
147,702
Commercial operating
719,434
655,676
Home equity
113,382
63,570
285,135
307,030
1,310,853
1,173,978
Standby letters of credit
22,695
10,162
Commitments to originate credit represent approved commercial, residential real estate and home equity loans that generally are expected to be funded within ninety days. Lines of credit are agreements by which the Company agrees to provide a borrowing accommodation up to a stated amount as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the loan agreement. Both commitments to originate credit and lines of credit generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the lines and some commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.
Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the financial performance of customers to third parties. Standby letters of credit are primarily issued to facilitate trade or support borrowing arrangements and generally expire in one year or less. The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending credit facilities to customers. The maximum amount of credit that would be extended under letters of credit is equal to the total off-balance sheet contract amount of such instrument. The Company's deferred revenue under standby letters of credit was nominal.
The Company is also subject to claims and lawsuits that arise primarily in the ordinary course of business. It is the opinion of management that the disposition of ultimate resolution of such claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There has been no material change in the market risk faced by the Company since December 31, 2022. For information regarding the Company’s market risk, refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures” (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective. Further, there have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected or that are reasonably likely to affect materially the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time the Company and its subsidiaries may be involved in litigation that the Company believes is a type common to our industry. None of any such existing claims are believed to be individually material at this time to the Company, although the outcome of any such existing claims cannot be predicted with certainty.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Various risks and uncertainties, some of which are difficult to predict and beyond the Company’s control, could negatively impact the Company. As a financial institution, the Company is exposed to interest rate risk, liquidity risk, credit risk, operational risk, risks from economic or market conditions, and general business risks among others. Adverse experience with these or other risks could have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations, as well as the value of its common stock. See the risk factors and “Supervision and Regulation” described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Period
(a)TotalNumberof SharesPurchased
(b)AveragePrice Paidper Share
(c)TotalNumberof SharesPurchasedas Part ofPubliclyAnnouncedPlans orPrograms
(d)ApproximateDollar Valueof Sharesthat MayYet BePurchasedUnder thePlans orPrograms
July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
4,061,000
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
See heading “Stock Repurchase Program” for more information regarding stock purchases.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None of the Company's directors and officers adopted, modified or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or a non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement during the Company's fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023 (each as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended).
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K and filed herewith are listed in the Exhibit Index that precedes the Signature Page and the exhibits filed.
Exhibit
Number
Exhibit Index to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q Description and Filing or Incorporation Reference
10.1
Seventh Amendment to the Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by and between First Mid Bancshares, Inc. and The Northern Trust Company, dated August 4, 2023
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to First Mid Bancshares, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 8, 2023
31.1
Certification pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
32.1
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2
101.INS
Inline XBRL Instance Document – The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL
101.SCH
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
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The cover page from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibits 101)
*Exhibits omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. Copies of any omitted exhibit will be furnished to the SEC upon request.
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: November 8, 2023
/s/ Joseph R. Dively
Joseph R. Dively
President and Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Matthew K. Smith
Matthew K. Smith
Chief Financial Officer
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