TRICO BANCSHARES

Previous wording

The statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond our control. We caution readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the conditions of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which we conduct operations; the impact of any future federal government shutdown and uncertainty regarding the federal government’s debt limit or changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; the impacts of inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations on the Company's business condition and financial operating results; the impact of changes in financial services industry policies, laws and regulations; regulatory restrictions affecting our ability to successfully market and price our products to consumers; the risks related to the development, implementation, use and management of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning; extreme weather, natural disasters and other catastrophic events that may or may not be caused by climate change and their effects on the Company's customers and the economic and business environments in which the Company operates; the impact of a slowing U.S. economy, decreases in housing and commercial real estate prices, and potentially increased unemployment on the performance of our loan portfolio, the market value of our investment securities and possible other-than-temporary impairment of securities held by us due to changes in credit quality or rates; the availability of, and cost of, sources of funding and the demand for our products; adverse developments with respect to U.S. or global economic conditions and other uncertainties, including the impact of supply chain disruptions, commodities prices, inflationary pressures and labor shortages on the economic recovery and our business; the impacts of international hostilities, wars, terrorism or geopolitical events; adverse developments in the financial services industry generally such as the recent bank failures and any related impact on depositor behavior or investor sentiment; risks related to the sufficiency of liquidity; the possibility that our recorded goodwill could become impaired, which may have an adverse impact on our earnings and capital; the costs or effects of mergers, acquisitions or dispositions we may make, as well as whether we are able to obtain any required governmental approvals in connection …

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Current wording

The statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond our control. We caution readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the conditions of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which we conduct operations; the impact of any future federal government shutdown and uncertainty regarding the federal government’s debt limit or changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; the impacts of inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations on the Company's business condition and financial operating results; the impact of changes in financial services industry policies, laws and regulations; regulatory restrictions affecting our ability to successfully market and price our products to consumers; the risks related to the development, implementation, use and management of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning; extreme weather, natural disasters and other catastrophic events that may or may not be caused by climate change and their effects on the Company's customers and the economic and business environments in which the Company operates; the impact of a slowing U.S. economy, decreases in housing and commercial real estate prices, and potentially increased unemployment on the performance of our loan portfolio, the market value of our investment securities and possible other-than-temporary impairment of securities held by us due to changes in credit quality or rates; the availability of, and cost of, sources of funding and the demand for our products; adverse developments with respect to U.S. or global economic conditions and other uncertainties, including the impact of supply chain disruptions, commodities prices, inflationary pressures and labor shortages on the economic recovery and our business; the impacts of international hostilities, wars, terrorism or geopolitical events; adverse developments in the financial services industry generally such as the recent bank failures and any related impact on depositor behavior or investor sentiment; risks related to the sufficiency of liquidity; the possibility that our recorded goodwill could become impaired, which may have an adverse impact on our earnings and capital; the costs or effects of mergers, acquisitions or dispositions we may make, as well as whether we are able to obtain any required governmental approvals in connection …

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Previous wording

Performance highlights and other developments for the Company as of or for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, included the following:

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Performance highlights and other developments for the Company as of or for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, included the following:

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•Average yield on earning assets was 5.24%, an increase of 11 basis points over the 5.13% in the trailing quarter.

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•Average yield on earning assets was 5.26%, an increase of 2 basis points over the 5.24% in the trailing quarter

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•Net interest margin (FTE) was 3.68% in the recent quarter, unchanged from the trailing quarter.

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•Net interest margin (FTE) was 3.71% in the recent quarter, an increase of 3 basis points over 3.68% in the trailing quarter

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•Non-interest bearing deposits averaged 32.0% of total deposits during the second quarter of 2024.

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•Non-interest bearing deposits averaged 31.7% of total deposits during the quarter

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•The average cost of total deposits was 1.45%, an increase of 24 basis points as compared to 1.21% in the trailing quarter, and an increase of 87 basis points from 0.58% in the same quarter of the prior year; the Company's total cost of deposits have increased 141 basis points since FOMC rate actions began in March 2022, which translates to a cycle-to-date deposit beta of 26.9%.

Current wording

•The average cost of total deposits was 1.52%, an increase of 7 basis points as compared to 1.45% in the trailing quarter, and an increase of 66 basis points from 0.86% in the same quarter of the prior year; the Company's total cost of deposits have increased 148 basis points since FOMC rate actions began in March 2022, which translates to a cycle-to-date deposit beta of 31.2%

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•For the quarter ended June 30, 2024, the Company’s return on average assets was 1.19%, while the return on average equity was 9.99%; for the trailing quarter ended March 31, 2024, the Company’s return on average assets was 1.13%, while the return on average equity was 9.50%.

Current wording

•For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Company’s return on average assets was 1.20%, while the return on average equity was 9.52%; for the trailing quarter ended June 30, 2024, the Company’s return on average assets was 1.19%, while the return on average equity was 9.99%

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•Diluted earnings per share were $0.87 for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $0.83 for the trailing quarter and $0.75 during the second quarter of 2023.

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•Diluted earnings per share were $0.88 for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $0.87 for the trailing quarter and $0.92 during the third quarter of 2023

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•The loan to deposit ratio decreased to 83.8% as of June 30, 2024, as compared to 85.1% for the trailing quarter end, as a result of both deposit growth and loan contraction during the quarter.

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•The loan to deposit ratio decreased to 83.2% as of September 30, 2024, as compared to 83.8% for the trailing quarter end, as a result of loan contraction during the quarter

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•The efficiency ratio was 59.61% for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, as compared to 57.36% for the trailing quarter.

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•The efficiency ratio was 60.02% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as compared to 59.61% for the trailing quarter

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•The provision for credit losses was approximately $0.4 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $4.3 million during the trailing quarter end, reflecting the continued risks associated with general economic trends and forecasts, largely offset by a decline in specific reserves and loan balances.

Current wording

•The provision for credit losses was approximately $0.2 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $0.4 million during the trailing quarter

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•The allowance for credit losses (ACL) to total loans was 1.83% as of June 30, 2024, compared to 1.83% as of the trailing quarter end, and 1.80% as of June 30, 2023. Non-performing assets to total assets were 0.36% on June 30, 2024, as compared to 0.37% as of March 31, 2024, and 0.41% at June 30, 2023. At June 30, 2024, the ACL represented 377% of non-performing loans.

Current wording

•The allowance for credit losses (ACL) to total loans was 1.85% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 1.83% as of the trailing quarter end, and 1.73% as of September 30, 2023. Non-performing assets to total assets were 0.45% on September 30, 2024, as compared to 0.36% as of June 30, 2024, and 0.33% at September 30, 2023. At September 30, 2024, the ACL represented 297% of non-performing loans

Previous wording

Loans may be acquired at a premium or discount to par value, in which case, the premium is amortized (subtracted from) or the discount is accreted (added to) interest income over the remaining life of the loan. The dollar impact of loan discount accretion and loan premium amortization decrease as the purchased loans mature or pay off early. Upon the early pay off of a loan, any remaining unaccreted discount or unamortized premium is immediately taken into interest income; and as loan payoffs may vary significantly from quarter to quarter, so may the impact of discount accretion and premium amortization on interest income. Despite the elevated rate environment, the prepayment rate of portfolio loans, inclusive of those acquired at a premium or discount, remains consistent. During the quarters ended June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the purchased loan discount accretion was $0.9 million, $1.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively.

Current wording

Loans may be acquired at a premium or discount to par value, in which case, the premium is amortized (subtracted from) or the discount is accreted (added to) interest income over the remaining life of the loan. The dollar impact of loan discount accretion and loan premium amortization decrease as the purchased loans mature or pay off early. Upon the early pay off of a loan, any remaining unaccreted discount or unamortized premium is immediately taken into interest income; and as loan payoffs may vary significantly from quarter to quarter, so may the impact of discount accretion and premium amortization on interest income. Despite the elevated rate environment, the prepayment rate of portfolio loans, inclusive of those acquired at a premium or discount, remains generally consistent. During the quarters ended September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the purchased loan discount accretion was $1.0 million, $0.9 million and $1.3 million, respectively.

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Net interest income (FTE) during the three months ended June 30, 2024, decreased $6.7 million or 8% to $82.3 million compared to $89.0 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023. In addition, net interest margin declined 28 basis points to 3.68%, compared to the same quarter last year. The decrease in net interest income is primarily attributed to an additional $17.6 million in deposit interest expense due to changes in product mix in conjunction with competitive pricing pressures. The cost of interest-bearing deposits increased by 119 basis points between the quarter ended June 30, 2024 and the same quarter of the prior year. In addition, the average balance of noninterest-bearing deposits decreased by $562.5 million from the three month average for the period ended June 30, 2023 as customers continue to be migrate towards higher yielding term deposit accounts. As of June 30, 2024, the ratio of average total noninterest-bearing deposits to total average deposits was 32.0%, as compared to 33.8% and 39.2% at March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. The increase in cost of interest bearing liabilities was partially offset by increased interest and fee income on loans totaling $11.5 million compared to the same quarter of the prior year. Average loan yields increased 44 basis points from 5.38% during the three months ended June 30, 2023, to 5.82% during the three months ended June 30, 2024. The accretion of discounts from acquired loans added 5 and 9 basis points to loan yields during the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Additionally, the average balance of loans during the quarter increased $324.9 million compared to the same period in the prior year.

Current wording

Net interest income (FTE) during the three months ended September 30, 2024, decreased $5.6 million or 6% to $82.9 million compared to $88.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023. In addition, net interest margin declined 17 basis points to 3.71%, compared to the same quarter last year. The decrease in net interest income is primarily attributed to an additional $13.3 million in deposit interest expense due to rate increases associated with competitive pricing pressures, and to a lesser extent, changes in product mix. The cost of interest-bearing deposits increased by 87 basis points between the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and the same quarter of the prior year. In addition, the average balance of noninterest-bearing deposits decreased by $423.0 million from the three month average for the period ended September 30, 2023 as customers continued to migrate towards higher yielding term deposit accounts. As of September 30, 2024, the ratio of average total noninterest-bearing deposits to total average deposits was 31.7%, as compared to 32.0% and 36.9% at June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively. The increase in cost of interest bearing liabilities was partially offset by increased interest and fee income on loans totaling $6.4 million compared to the same quarter of the prior year. Average loan yields increased 32 basis points from 5.51% during the three months ended September 30, 2023, to 5.83% during the three months ended September 30, 2024. The accretion of discounts from acquired loans added 6 and 8 basis points to loan yields during the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Additionally, the average balance of loans during the quarter increased $92.9 million compared to the same period in the prior year.

Previous wording

Net interest income (FTE) during the six months ended June 30, 2024, decreased $17.4 million, or 10%, to $165.3 million compared to $182.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023. In addition, net interest margin declined 40 basis points to 3.68%, compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in net interest income is primarily attributed to an increased cost of interest bearing liabilities, primarily on deposits. The cost of interest bearing deposits increased by 130 basis points during the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the same period in the prior year. In addition, the average balance of noninterest-bearing deposits decreased by $643.5 million from the six month average for the period ended June 30, 2023 amidst a continued migration of customer funds to interest-bearing products, as discussed above. The increases in the cost of interest bearing liabilities were partially offset by increased interest and fee income on loans. As compared to the same period in the prior year, the average balance of loans increased $348.3 million and average loan yields increased 47 basis points from 5.30% during the six months ended June 30, 2023, to 5.77% during the six months ended June 30, 2024. The accretion of discounts from acquired loans added 8 and 9 basis points to loan yields during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

Current wording

Net interest income (FTE) during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, decreased $23.1 million, or 9%, to $248.2 million compared to $271.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. In addition, net interest margin declined 32 basis points to 3.69%, compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in net interest income is primarily attributed to an increased cost of interest bearing liabilities, primarily on deposits. The cost of interest bearing deposits increased by 115 basis points during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in the prior year. In addition, the average balance of noninterest-bearing deposits decreased by $569.1 million from the nine month average for the period ended September 30, 2023 amidst a continued migration of customer funds to interest-bearing products, as discussed above. The increases in the cost of interest bearing liabilities were partially offset by increased interest and fee income on loans. As compared to the same period in the prior year, the average balance of loans increased $262.3 million and average loan yields increased 42 basis points from 5.37% during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, to 5.79% during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The accretion of discounts from acquired loans added 6 and 9 basis points to loan yields during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.

Previous wording

Net interest income (FTE) during the three months ended June 30, 2024 decreased $6.7 million to $82.3 million compared to $89.0 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023. The overall decrease in net interest income (FTE) was due to increasing interest rates elevating interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, most significantly deposits. Elevated interest rates also improved interest income on earning assets by $9.8 million, partially offsetting the increases in interest expense.

Current wording

Net interest income (FTE) during the three months ended September 30, 2024 decreased $5.6 million to $82.9 million compared to $88.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023. The overall decrease in net interest income (FTE) was due to increasing interest rates elevating interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, most significantly deposits. Elevated interest rates also improved interest income on earning assets by $4.8 million, partially offsetting the increases in interest expense.

Previous wording

Net interest income (FTE) during the six months ended June 30, 2024 decreased $17.4 million to $165.3 million compared to $182.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023. The overall decrease in net interest income (FTE) was due to increasing interest rates elevating interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, most significantly deposits and other borrowings, resulting in a net increase of $35.9 million and $3.3 million, respectively. Elevated interest rates also improved interest income on earning assets by $22.2 million, partially offsetting the increases in interest expense.

Current wording

Net interest income (FTE) during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased $23.1 million to $248.2 million compared to $271.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The overall decrease in net interest income (FTE) was due to increasing interest rates elevating interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities, most significantly deposits and other borrowings, resulting in a net increase of $49.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively. Elevated interest rates also improved interest income on earning assets by $27.0 million, partially offsetting the increases in interest expense.

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During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $0.4 million, as compared to $4.3 million during the trailing quarter, and $9.7 million during the second quarter of 2023.

Current wording

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded a provision for credit losses of $0.2 million, as compared to $0.4 million during the trailing quarter, and $4.2 million during the third quarter of 2023.

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The Company utilizes a forecast period of approximately eight quarters and obtains the forecast data from publicly available sources as of the balance sheet date. This forecast data continues to evolve and includes improving shifts in the magnitude of changes for both the unemployment and GDP factors leading up to the balance sheet date. Despite continued declines on a year over year comparative basis, core inflation remains elevated from wage pressures, and higher living costs such as housing, energy and general services. Management notes the rapid intervals of rate increases by the Federal Reserve may create repricing risk for certain borrowers and continued inversion of the yield curve, creates informed expectations of the US potentially entering a recession within 12 months. While projected cuts in interest rates from the Federal Reserve during 2024 may improve this outlook, the uncertainty associated with the extent and timing of these potential reductions has inhibited a change to forecasted reserve levels. As a result, management continues to believe that certain credit weaknesses are likely present in the overall economy and that it is appropriate to maintain a reserve level that incorporates such risk factors.

Current wording

The allowance for credit losses (ACL) was $123.8 million or 1.85% of total loans as of September 30, 2024. The Company utilizes a forecast period of approximately eight quarters and obtains the forecast data from publicly available sources as of the balance sheet date. This forecast data continues to evolve and includes improving shifts in the magnitude of changes for both the unemployment and GDP factors leading up to the balance sheet date. Core inflation is slowing but prices remain elevated relative to wage increases, as reflected by higher living costs such as housing, energy and general services. Actions by the Federal Reserve to cut rates during 2024 and beyond may help improve this outlook overall, but the uncertainty associated with the extent and timing of these potential reductions has inhibited a material change to forecasted reserve levels. Furthermore, geopolitical risks remain elevated and appear to be getting worse, which may lead to further negative effects on domestic economic outcomes. As a result, management continues to believe that certain credit weaknesses are present in the overall economy and that it is appropriate to maintain a reserve level that incorporates such risk factors.

Previous wording

Loans past due 30 days or more increased by $13.9 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2024, to $30.4 million, as compared to $16.5 million at March 31, 2024. The majority of loans identified as past due are well-secured by collateral, and approximately $13.3 million is less than 90 days delinquent. Non-performing loans were $32.8 million at June 30, 2024, a decrease of $1.4 million from $34.2 million as of March 31, 2024, and a decrease of $4.8 million from $37.6 million as of June 30, 2023. Management continues to proactively work with these borrowers to identify actionable and appropriate resolution strategies which are customary for the industries. Of the $32.8 million loans designated as non-performing as of June 30, 2024, approximately $11.7 million are current or less than 30 days past due with respect to payments required under their existing loan agreements.

Current wording

Loans past due 30 days or more increased by $7.5 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2024, to $37.9 million, as compared to $30.4 million at June 30, 2024. The majority of loans identified as past due are well-secured by collateral, and approximately $16.3 million is less than 90 days delinquent. Non-performing loans were $41.6 million at September 30, 2024, an increase of $8.9 million from $32.8 million as of June 30, 2024, and an increase of $11.8 million from $29.8 million as of September 30, 2023. Management continues to proactively work with these borrowers to identify actionable and appropriate resolution strategies which are customary for the industries. Of the $41.6 million loans designated as non-performing as of September 30, 2024, approximately $10.0 million are current or less than 30 days past due with respect to payments required under their existing loan agreements.

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The ratio of classified loans to total loans of 1.56% as of June 30, 2024, increased 44 basis points from March 31, 2024 and increased 56 basis points from the comparative quarter ended 2023. The change in criticized loans outstanding as compared to the trailing quarter totaled $21.9 million. Loans with the risk grade classification substandard increased by $28.7 million over the trailing quarter and relate primarily to five loans across two relationships totaling $25.2 million, including $18.0 million in agricultural and farmland loans and $7.2 million in non-owner occupied CRE loans. All loans within these relationships are performing as agreed and have substantial collateral support and borrower guarantees. As a percentage of total loans outstanding, classified assets remain consistent with volumes experienced prior to the recent quantitative easing cycle spurred by the COVID pandemic and reflect management's historically conservative approach to credit risk monitoring. The Company's combined criticized loan balances totaled $206.3 million as of June 30, 2024, an improvement of $14.5 million from June 30, 2023.

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The ratio of classified loans to total loans of 1.76% as of September 30, 2024, increased 20 basis points from June 30, 2024, and increased 55 basis points from the comparative quarter ended 2023. The change in classified loans outstanding as compared to the trailing quarter totaled $16.1 million. Loans with the risk grade classification substandard increased by $12.7 million over the trailing quarter and relate primarily to the commercial and industrial portfolio. As a percentage of total loans outstanding, classified assets remain consistent with volumes experienced prior to the recent quantitative easing cycle spurred by the COVID pandemic and reflect management's historically conservative approach to credit risk monitoring. The Company's combined criticized loan balances totaled $222.4 million as of September 30, 2024, an increase of $46.2 million from September 30, 2023.

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Outstanding balances on construction loans, which have historically been associated with elevated levels of risk, experienced balance reductions of $65.6 million during the current quarter. These reductions were primarily associated with $49.1 million in balances that were converted to term loans upon the completion of construction and achievement of stabilized occupancy, $44.0 million in balances that paid down or paid-off, and the offsetting balance representing new draws or originations.

Current wording

Outstanding balances on construction loans, which have historically been associated with elevated levels of risk, experienced balance reductions of $7.3 million during the current quarter and $44.9 million since September 30, 2023. These reductions were primarily associated with balances that were converted to term loans upon the completion of construction and achievement of stabilized occupancy, and were partially offset by new draws or originations.

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Further, management has taken action to proactively assess the repayment capacity of borrowers that will likely be subject to rate resets in the near term. To date this analysis as well as management's observations of loans that have experienced a rate reset, have not resulted in the need to provide any

Current wording

Management continues to proactively assess the repayment capacity of borrowers that will be subject to rate resets in the near term. To date this analysis as well as management's observations of loans that have experienced a rate reset, have resulted in an insignificant need to provide concessions to borrowers.

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As of June 30, 2024, other real estate owned consisted of 10 properties with a carrying value of approximately $2.5 million, which is unchanged from the trailing quarter end. Non-performing assets of $35.3 million at June 30, 2024, represented 0.36% of total assets, a change from the $36.7 million or 0.37% and $40.5 million or 0.41% as of March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2024, other real estate owned consisted of 10 properties with a carrying value of approximately $2.8 million, compared to 10 properties with a carrying value of approximately $2.5 million as of June 30, 2024. Non-performing assets of $44.4 million at September 30, 2024, represented 0.45% of total assets, a change from the $35.3 million or 0.36% and $32.7 million or 0.33% as of June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.

Previous wording

Non-interest income increased $2.3 million or 7.7% to $31.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $29.4 million during the comparative six months ended June 30, 2023. As noted above, interchange fees as driven by customer activities was elevated in the 2023 period and resulted in a decrease of $0.7 million as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024. Service charges on deposit accounts increased by $1.5 million or 18.7% as compared to the equivalent period in 2023 following $0.9 million in waived or reversed fees as a courtesy to customers in the 2023 year. As noted above, elevated activity within asset management and realized gains from alternative investments contributed to the overall improvement.

Current wording

Non-interest income increased $2.8 million or 6.1% to $48.1 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $45.4 million during the comparative nine months ended September 30, 2023. As noted above, interchange fees as driven by customer activities was elevated in the 2023 period and resulted in a decrease of $0.9 million as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Meanwhile, service charges on deposit accounts increased by $1.6 million or 12.6% as compared to the equivalent period in 2023 following $0.9 million in waived or reversed fees as a courtesy to customers in the 2023 year. As noted above, elevated activity within asset management and the gain on Visa stock further contributed to the overall improvement.

Previous wording

Non-interest expense decreased $0.2 million or 0.2% to $114.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $115.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This was largely attributed to non-cash intangible amortization expense declines of $1.3 million or 37.8% and operational loss decreases of $0.9 million or 60.9% due to reasons described above. These declines were partially offset by an increase of $2.4 million or 3.6% in total salaries and benefits expense to $69.7 million, largely from annual compensation adjustments and other routine increases in benefits and compensation. Salaries expense was also impacted by an increase in average compensation per employee as various strategic talent acquisitions were made in order to further prepare the Company to execute its growth objectives beyond $10 billion in total assets. Finally, data processing and software expenses increased by $1.5 million or 17.7% related to ongoing investments in the Company's data management and security infrastructure.

Current wording

Total non-interest expense increased $1.4 million or 0.8% to $174.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $172.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. This was largely attributed to an increase of $3.5 million or 3.5% in total salaries and benefits expense to $105.3 million, from annual compensation adjustments and other routine increases in benefits and compensation. Salaries expense was also impacted by an increase in average compensation per employee as various strategic talent acquisitions were made in order to further prepare the Company to execute its growth objectives beyond $10 billion in total assets. Additionally, data processing and software expenses increased by $1.5 million or 11.1% related to ongoing investments in the Company's data management and security infrastructure. These increases were partially offset by declines in non-cash intangible amortization expense of $1.8 million or 37.0% and reductions in operational losses of $0.8 million or 40.0% due to non-recurring ATM burglary expenses totaling $0.7 million in the comparative period.

Previous wording

The Company’s effective tax rate was 25.8% and 26.1% for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively as compared to 25.6% and 26.3% for the comparative periods ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Differences between the Company's effective tax rate and applicable federal and state blended statutory rate of approximately 29.6% are due to the proportion of non-taxable revenues, non-deductible expenses, and benefits from tax credits as compared to the levels of pre-tax earnings.

Current wording

The Company’s effective tax rate was 26.3% and 26.1% for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively as compared to 27.3% and 26.7% for the comparative periods ended September 30, 2023, respectively. Differences between the Company's effective tax rate and applicable federal and state blended statutory rate of approximately 29.6% are due to the proportion of non-taxable revenues, non-deductible expenses, and benefits from tax credits as compared to the levels of pre-tax earnings.

Previous wording

Loans outstanding decreased by $58.2 million or 3.4% on an annualized basis during the quarter ended June 30, 2024. During the quarter, loan originations/draws totaled approximately $310.1 million while payoffs/repayments of loans totaled $368.7 million, which compares to originations/draws and payoffs/repayments during the trailing quarter ended of $325.5 million and $321.3 million, respectively. Origination volume activity levels remain slightly lower relative to the comparative period in 2023 due in part to disciplined pricing and underwriting, as well as decreased borrower demand given economic uncertainties. The increase in payoffs/repayments as compared to the trailing quarter was spread amongst numerous borrowers, regions and loan types.

Current wording

Loans outstanding decreased by $58.6 million or 3.5% on an annualized basis during the quarter ended September 30, 2024. During the quarter, loan originations/draws totaled approximately $310.1 million while payoffs/repayments of loans totaled $368.7 million, which compares to originations/draws and payoffs/repayments during the trailing quarter ended of $325.5 million and $321.3 million, respectively. Origination volume activity levels remain slightly lower relative to the comparative period in 2023 due in part to disciplined pricing and underwriting, as well as decreased borrower demand given economic uncertainties. The increase in payoffs/repayments as compared to the trailing quarter was spread amongst numerous borrowers, regions and loan types.

Previous wording

Investment security balances decreased $135.5 million or 24.4% on an annualized basis as a result of net prepayments, and maturities, collectively totaling approximating $164.0 million and, to a lesser extent, sales totaling $28.6 million, partially offset by security purchases totaling $53.5 million, in addition to net increases in the market value of securities of $4.1 million. Investment security purchases were comprised of floating rate instruments tied to SOFR with an initial weighted average coupon of 6.77% and a weighted average life of 4.7 years. Investment security sales were primarily comprised of fixed rate instruments with a weighted average coupon of 2.39% and a weighted average life of 3.8 years. While management intends to primarily utilize cash flows from the investment security portfolio and organic deposit growth to support loan growth, excess liquidity will be utilized for purchases of investment securities to support net interest income growth and net interest margin expansion.

Current wording

Investment security balances decreased $30.4 million or 5.8% on an annualized basis during the current quarter as a result of net prepayments, and maturities, collectively totaling approximating $164.0 million and, to a lesser extent, sales totaling $28.6 million, partially offset by security purchases totaling $53.5 million, in addition to net increases in the market value of securities of $4.1 million. Investment security purchases were comprised of floating rate instruments tied to SOFR with an initial weighted average coupon of 6.77% and a weighted average life of 4.7 years. Investment security sales were primarily comprised of fixed rate instruments with a weighted average coupon of 2.39% and a weighted average life of 3.8 years. While management intends to primarily utilize cash flows from the investment security portfolio and organic deposit growth to support loan growth, excess liquidity will be utilized for purchases of investment securities to support net interest income growth and net interest margin expansion.

Previous wording

Deposit balances increased by $62.6 million or 3.1% annualized during the quarter, led by growth within time deposits.

Current wording

Deposit balances increased by $13.1 million or 0.7% annualized during the quarter, led by growth within time deposits.

Previous wording

Other borrowings totaled $247.8 million at June 30, 2024, representing a net decrease of $144.6 million from the trailing quarter. This quarter over quarter decrease was facilitated by proceeds from the sale, call or maturity of investment securities, and growth in deposits.

Current wording

Other borrowings totaled $266.8 million at September 30, 2024, representing a net decrease of $19.0 million from the trailing quarter. This quarter over quarter decrease was facilitated by proceeds from the sale, call or maturity of investment securities, and growth in deposits.

Previous wording

Investment securities available for sale decreased $211.7 million to $1.9 billion as of June 30, 2024, compared to December 31, 2023. The decrease is attributed to net prepayments, and maturities, collectively totaling approximating $221.7 million and, to a lesser extent, sales totaling $28.6 million, partially offset by security purchases totaling $53.5 million, in addition to net decreases in the market value of securities of $11.8 million. Proceeds from the sale of available for sale investment securities totaled $28.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, resulting in gross realized losses of $2.9 million. The following table presents the available for sale debt securities portfolio by major type as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

Current wording

The following table presents the available for sale debt securities portfolio by major type as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

Previous wording

Investment securities held to maturity decreased $10.8 million to $122.7 million as of June 30, 2024, as compared to December 31, 2023. This decrease is attributable to calls and principal repayments of $10.7 million, and amortization of net purchase premiums of $0.1 million.

Current wording

Investment securities held to maturity decreased $16.2 million to $117.3 million as of September 30, 2024, as compared to December 31, 2023. This decrease is attributable to calls and principal repayments of $16.0 million, and amortization of net purchase premiums of $0.1 million.

Previous wording

Nonperforming assets decreased during the three months ended June 30, 2024 by $1.5 million or 4.0% to $35.3 million compared to $36.7 million at March 31, 2024. The decrease in nonperforming assets during the second quarter of 2024 was primarily the result of nonperforming loan pay-downs and upgrades, which totaled $3.0 million during the quarter, as well as $1.5 million in charge-offs. Management is actively engaged in the collection and recovery efforts for all nonperforming assets and believes that the loan loss reserves associated with these loans is sufficient as of June 30, 2024.

Current wording

Nonperforming assets increased during the three months ended September 30, 2024 by $9.1 million or 25.9% to $44.4 million compared to $35.3 million at June 30, 2024. The increase in nonperforming assets during the third quarter of 2024 was primarily the result of nonperforming loan pay-downs and upgrades, which totaled $2.8 million during the quarter, as well as $0.3 million in charge-offs. Management is actively engaged in the collection and recovery efforts for all nonperforming assets and believes that the loan loss reserves associated with these loans is sufficient as of September 30, 2024.

Previous wording

Nonperforming assets increased during the six months ended June 30, 2024 by $0.7 million or 1.9% to $35.3 million compared to $34.6 million at December 31, 2023. The increase in nonperforming assets during the six months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily the result of nonperforming loan increases/down-grades, which totaled $9.4 million. Management is actively engaged in the collection and recovery efforts for all nonperforming assets and believes that the loan loss reserves associated with these loans is sufficient as of June 30, 2024.

Current wording

Nonperforming assets increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 by $9.8 million or 28.3% to $44.4 million compared to $34.6 million at December 31, 2023. The increase in nonperforming assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily the result of nonperforming loan increases/down-grades, which totaled $21.3 million. Management is actively engaged in the collection and recovery efforts for all nonperforming assets and believes that the loan loss reserves associated with these loans is sufficient as of September 30, 2024.

Previous wording

Loan charge-offs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024

Current wording

Loan charge-offs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024

Previous wording

In the second quarter of 2024, the Company recorded $1.5 million in loan charge-offs and $0.1 million in deposit overdraft charge-offs less $0.3 million in loan recoveries and $0.03 million in deposit overdraft recoveries, which collectively resulted in $1.2 million in net charge-offs. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recorded $2.7 million in loan charge-offs and $0.2 million in deposit overdraft charge-offs less $0.5 million in loan recoveries and $0.1 million in deposit overdraft recoveries, which collectively resulted in $2.4 million in net charge-offs.

Current wording

In the third quarter of 2024, the Company recorded $0.4 million in loan charge-offs and $0.1 million in deposit overdraft charge-offs less $0.3 million in loan recoveries and $0.02 million in deposit overdraft recoveries, which collectively resulted in $0.1 million in net charge-offs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded $3.3 million in loan charge-offs and $0.2 million in deposit overdraft charge-offs less $0.9 million in loan recoveries and $0.1 million in deposit overdraft recoveries, which collectively resulted in $3.0 million in net charge-offs.

Previous wording

For additional information regarding the allowance for loan losses, including changes in specific, formula, and environmental factors allowance categories, see“Asset Quality and Loan Loss Provisioning”at“Results of Operations”, above. Based on the current conditions of the loan portfolio, management believes that the $123.5 million allowance for loan losses at June 30, 2024 is adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the Bank’s loan portfolio. No assurance can be given, however, that adverse economic conditions or other circumstances will not result in increased losses in the portfolio.

Current wording

For additional information regarding the allowance for loan losses, including changes in specific, formula, and environmental factors allowance categories, see“Asset Quality and Loan Loss Provisioning”at“Results of Operations”, above. Based on the current conditions of the loan portfolio, management believes that the $123.8 million allowance for loan losses at September 30, 2024 is adequate to absorb probable losses inherent in the Bank’s loan portfolio. No assurance can be given, however, that adverse economic conditions or other circumstances will not result in increased losses in the portfolio.

Previous wording

The following table details the components and summarize the activity in foreclosed assets, net of allowances for losses, for the six months ended June 30, 2024:

Current wording

The following table details the components and summarize the activity in foreclosed assets, net of allowances for losses, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

Previous wording

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company’s deposits increased by $216.2 million to $8.1 billion at quarter end. There were no brokered deposits included in the deposit balances as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Estimated uninsured deposits totaled $2.5 billion and $2.4 billion as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Current wording

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company’s deposits increased by $203.1 million to $8.0 billion at quarter end. There were no brokered deposits included in the deposit balances as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Estimated uninsured deposits totaled $2.5 billion and $2.4 billion as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.