RENASANT CORP

Previous wording

This Form 10-Q may contain or incorporate by reference statements regarding Renasant Corporation (referred to herein as the “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believes,” “expects,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “plans,” “potential,” “focus,” “possible,” “may increase,” “may fluctuate,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would” and “could,” are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. Forward-looking statements include information about the Company’s future financial performance, business strategy, projected plans and objectives and are based on the current beliefs and expectations of management. The Company’s management believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, but they are all inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Actual results may differ from those indicated or implied in the forward-looking statements, and such differences may be material. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties and, accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made.

Current wording

This Form 10-Q may contain or incorporate by reference statements regarding Renasant Corporation (referred to herein as the “Company”, “Renasant”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believes,” “expects,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “plans,” “potential,” “focus,” “possible,” “may increase,” “may fluctuate,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would” and “could,” are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. Forward-looking statements include information about the Company’s future financial performance, business strategy, projected plans and objectives and are based on the current beliefs and expectations of management. The Company’s management believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, but they are all inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. In addition, these forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Actual results may differ from those indicated or implied in the forward-looking statements, and such differences may be material. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties and, accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made.

Previous wording

Important factors currently known to management that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include the following: (i) the Company’s ability to efficiently integrate acquisitions into its operations, retain the customers of these businesses, grow the acquired operations and realize the cost savings expected from an acquisition to the extent and in the timeframe anticipated by management; (ii) the effect of economic conditions and interest rates on a national, regional or international basis; (iii) timing and success of the implementation of changes in operations to achieve enhanced earnings or effect cost savings; (iv) competitive pressures in the consumer finance, commercial finance, insurance, financial services, asset management, retail banking, factoring and mortgage lending and auto lending industries; (v) the financial resources of, and products available from, competitors; (vi) changes in laws and regulations as well as changes in accounting standards; (vii) changes in policy by regulatory agencies; (viii) changes in the securities and foreign exchange markets; (ix) the Company’s potential growth, including its entrance or expansion into new markets, and the need for sufficient capital to support that growth; (x) changes in the quality or composition of the Company’s loan or investment portfolios, including adverse developments in borrower industries or in the repayment ability of individual borrowers or issuers of investment securities, or the impact of interest rates on the value of our investment securities portfolio; (xi) an insufficient allowance for credit losses as a result of inaccurate assumptions; (xii) changes in the sources and costs of the capital we use to make loans and otherwise fund our operations, due to deposit outflows, changes in the mix of deposits and the cost and availability of borrowings; (xiii) general economic, market or business conditions, including the impact of inflation; (xiv) changes in demand for loan and deposit products and other financial services; (xv) concentrations of credit or deposit exposure; (xvi) changes or the lack of changes in interest rates, yield curves and interest rate spread relationships; (xvii) increased cybersecurity risk, including potential network breaches, business disruptions or financial losses; (xviii) civil unrest, natural disasters, epidemics and other catastrophic events in the Company’s geographic area; (xix) the impact, extent and timing of technological changes; and (xx) other circumstances, many of which are beyond management’s control. Management believes that the assumptions underlying the Company’s forward-looking statements are reasonable, but any of the assumptions could prove to be inaccurate.

Current wording

Important factors currently known to management that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include the following: (i) the Company’s ability to efficiently integrate acquisitions (including its recently-announced acquisition of The First Bancshares, Inc. described under the “Recent Developments” heading below) into its operations, retain the customers of these businesses, grow the acquired operations and realize the cost savings expected from an acquisition to the extent and in the timeframe anticipated by management (including the possibility that such cost savings will not be realized when expected, or at all, as a result of the impact of, or challenges arising from, the integration of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities into the Company, potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, or as a result of other unexpected factors or events); (ii) potential exposure to unknown or contingent risks and liabilities we have acquired, or may acquire, or target for acquisition, including in connection with the proposed merger with The First Bancshares, Inc.; (iii) the effect of economic conditions and interest rates on a national, regional or international basis; (iv) timing and success of the implementation of changes in operations to achieve enhanced earnings or effect cost savings; (v) competitive pressures in the consumer finance, commercial finance, financial services, asset management, retail banking, factoring and mortgage lending and auto lending industries; (vi) the financial resources of, and products available from, competitors; (vii) changes in laws and regulations as well as changes in accounting standards; (viii) changes in policy by regulatory agencies or increased scrutiny by, and/or additional regulatory requirements of, regulatory agencies as a result of our proposed merger with The First Bancshares, Inc.; (ix) changes in the securities and foreign exchange markets; (x) the Company’s potential growth, including its entrance or expansion into new markets, and the need for sufficient capital to support that growth; (xi) changes in the quality or composition of the Company’s loan or investment portfolios, including adverse developments in borrower industries or in the repayment ability of individual borrowers or issuers of investment securities, or the impact of interest rates on the value of our investment securities portfolio; (xii) an insufficient allowance for credit losses as a result of inaccurate assumptions; (xiii) changes in the sources and costs of the capital we use to make loans and otherwise fund our operations, due to deposit outflows, changes in the mix of deposits and the cost and availability of borrowings; (xiv) general economic, market or business conditions, including the impact of inflation; (xv) changes in demand for loan and deposit products and other financial services; (xvi) concentrations of credit or deposit exposure; (xv…

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Previous wording

Total assets were $17,345,741 at March 31, 2024 compared to $17,360,535 at December 31, 2023.

Current wording

Total assets were $17,510,391 at June 30, 2024 compared to $17,360,535 at December 31, 2023.

Previous wording

The securities portfolio is used to provide a source for meeting liquidity needs and to supply securities to be used in collateralizing certain deposits and certain types of borrowings. The securities portfolio also serves as an outlet to deploy excess liquidity and generate interest income rather than hold such excess funds as cash. The following table shows the carrying value of our securities portfolio by investment type and the percentage of such investment type relative to the entire securities portfolio as of the dates presented:

Current wording

The securities portfolio is used to provide a source for meeting liquidity needs and to supply securities to be used in collateralizing certain deposits and certain types of borrowings. The securities portfolio also serves as an outlet to deploy excess liquidity and generate interest income rather than hold excess funds as cash. The following table shows the carrying value of our securities portfolio by investment type and the percentage of such investment type relative to the entire securities portfolio as of the dates presented:

Previous wording

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company purchased $46,975 in investment securities. The Company did not purchase any investment securities during the first quarter of 2023.

Current wording

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company purchased $52,679 in investment securities. The Company did not purchase any investment securities during the first half of 2023.

Previous wording

Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal payments on securities during the first three months of 2024 totaled $46,307. During the first quarter, the Company sold from the available for sale portfolio municipal securities, residential mortgage backed securities and commercial mortgage backed securities for net proceeds of $177,185. The Company intended to sell these securities as of December 31, 2023; therefore, the Company impaired the securities and recognized the loss in net income as of December 31, 2023. The carrying value of the securities immediately prior to the impairment was $196,537, and the impairment charge was $19,352. No additional loss was recorded in the first quarter of 2024. Proceeds from the maturities, calls and principal payments on securities during the first three months of 2023 totaled $70,766. The Company did not sell any securities during the first three months of 2023.

Current wording

Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal payments on securities during the first six months of 2024 totaled $93,085. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company sold from the available for sale portfolio municipal securities, residential mortgage backed securities and commercial mortgage backed securities for net proceeds of $177,185. The Company intended to sell these securities as of December 31, 2023; therefore, the Company impaired the securities and recognized the loss in net income as of December 31, 2023. The carrying value of the securities immediately prior to the impairment was $196,537, and the impairment charge was $19,352. No additional loss was recorded in the first half of 2024. The Company did not sell any securities during the second quarter of 2024. Proceeds from the maturities, calls and principal payments on securities during the first six months of 2023 totaled $144,953. The Company sold from the available for sale portfolio agency securities, municipal securities, residential mortgage backed securities and commercial mortgage backed securities with a carrying value of $511,419 at the time of sale for net proceeds of $488,981, resulting in a net loss on sale of $22,438 during the first half of 2023.

Previous wording

During the third quarter of 2022, the Company transferred, at fair value, $882,927 of securities from the available for sale portfolio to the held to maturity portfolio as the Company has the intent and ability to hold these securities until their maturity. The related net unrealized losses of $99,675 (after tax losses of $74,307) remained in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and will be amortized over the remaining life of the securities, offsetting the related amortization of discount on the transferred securities. At March 31, 2024, the net unrealized after tax losses remaining to be amortized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was $56,084. No gains or losses were recognized at the time of transfer.

Current wording

During the third quarter of 2022, the Company transferred, at fair value, $882,927 of securities from the available for sale portfolio to the held to maturity portfolio as the Company has the intent and ability to hold these securities until their maturity. The related net unrealized losses of $99,675 (after tax losses of $74,307) remained in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and will be amortized over the remaining life of the securities, offsetting the related amortization of discount on the transferred securities. At June 30, 2024, the net unrealized after tax losses remaining to be amortized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was $53,662. No gains or losses were recognized at the time of transfer.

Previous wording

Loans held for sale, which consist of residential mortgage loans being held until they are sold in the secondary market, were $191,440 at March 31, 2024, as compared to $179,756 at December 31, 2023. Mortgage loans to be sold are sold either on a “best efforts” basis or under a mandatory delivery sales agreement. Under a “best efforts” sales agreement, residential real estate originations are locked in at a contractual rate with third party private investors or directly with government sponsored agencies, and the Company is obligated to sell the mortgages to such investors only if the mortgages are closed and funded. The risk we assume is conditioned upon loan underwriting and market conditions in the national mortgage market. Under a mandatory delivery sales agreement, the Company commits to deliver a certain principal amount of mortgage loans to an investor at a specified price and delivery date. Penalties are paid to the investor if we fail to satisfy the contract. Gains and losses are realized at the time consideration is received and all other criteria for sales treatment have been met. Our standard practice is to sell the loans within 30-40 days after the loan is funded. Although loan fees and some interest income are derived from mortgage loans held for sale, the main source of income is gains from the sale of these loans in the secondary market.

Current wording

Loans held for sale, which consist of residential mortgage loans being held until they are sold in the secondary market, were $266,406 at June 30, 2024, as compared to $179,756 at December 31, 2023. Mortgage loans to be sold are sold either on a “best efforts” basis or under a mandatory delivery sales agreement. Under a “best efforts” sales agreement, residential real estate originations are locked in at a contractual rate with third party private investors or directly with government sponsored agencies, and the Company is obligated to sell the mortgages to such investors only if the mortgages are closed and funded. The risk we assume is conditioned upon loan underwriting and market conditions in the national mortgage market. Under a mandatory delivery sales agreement, the Company commits to deliver a certain principal amount of mortgage loans to an investor at a specified price and delivery date. Penalties are paid to the investor if we fail to satisfy the contract. Gains and losses are realized at the time consideration is received and all other criteria for sales treatment have been met. Our standard practice is to sell the loans within 30-40 days after the loan is funded. Although loan fees and some interest income are derived from mortgage loans held for sale, the main source of income is gains from the sale of these loans in the secondary market.

Previous wording

Total loans, excluding loans held for sale, were $12,500,525 at March 31, 2024 and $12,351,230 at December 31, 2023.

Current wording

Total loans, excluding loans held for sale, were $12,604,755 at June 30, 2024 and $12,351,230 at December 31, 2023.

Previous wording

The Company relies on deposits as its primary source of funds. Total deposits were $14,237,163 and $14,076,785 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Noninterest-bearing deposits were $3,516,164 and $3,583,675 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, while interest-bearing deposits were $10,720,999 and $10,493,110 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Interest-bearing deposits included brokered deposits of $342,638 and $461,441 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Current wording

The Company relies on deposits as its primary source of funds. Total deposits were $14,255,213 and $14,076,785 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Noninterest-bearing deposits were $3,539,453 and $3,583,675 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, while interest-bearing deposits were $10,715,760 and $10,493,110 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Interest-bearing deposits included brokered deposits of $158,868 and $461,441 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Previous wording

Management continues to focus on growing and maintaining a stable source of funding, specifically noninterest-bearing deposits and other core deposits (that is, deposits excluding brokered deposits and time deposits greater than $250,000). Noninterest-bearing deposits represented 24.70% of total deposits at March 31, 2024, as compared to 25.46% of total deposits at December 31, 2023. The decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits as a percentage of total deposits primarily reflects deposit customers transferring noninterest-bearing deposits to interest-bearing deposits such as money market funds offered by the Company, other financial institutions and other financial services companies. Under certain circumstances, management may elect to acquire non-core deposits (in the form of brokered deposits) or public fund deposits (which are deposits of counties, municipalities or other political subdivisions). The source of funds that we select depends on the terms of the deposits and how those terms assist us in mitigating interest rate risk, maintaining our liquidity position and managing our net interest margin; business factors, described in the following paragraph, may cause us to obtain public deposits. Accordingly, funds are acquired to meet anticipated funding needs at the rate and with other terms that, in management’s view, best address our interest rate risk, liquidity and net interest margin parameters.

Current wording

Management continues to focus on growing and maintaining a stable source of funding, specifically noninterest-bearing deposits and other core deposits (that is, deposits excluding brokered deposits and time deposits greater than $250,000). Noninterest-bearing deposits represented 24.83% of total deposits at June 30, 2024, as compared to 25.46% of total deposits at December 31, 2023. The decrease in noninterest-bearing deposits as a percentage of total deposits primarily reflects deposit customers transferring noninterest-bearing deposits to interest-bearing deposits such as money market funds offered by the Company, other financial institutions and other financial services companies due to the elevated interest rate environment that continued in the first half of 2024. Under certain circumstances, management may elect to acquire non-core deposits (in the form of brokered deposits) or public fund deposits (which are deposits of counties, municipalities or other political subdivisions). The source of funds that we select depends on the terms of the deposits and how those terms assist us in mitigating interest rate risk, maintaining our liquidity position and managing our net interest margin; business factors, described in the following paragraph, may lead us to obtain public deposits. Accordingly, funds are acquired to meet anticipated funding needs at the rate and with other terms that, in management’s view, best address our interest rate risk, liquidity and net interest margin parameters.

Previous wording

Public fund deposits may be readily obtained based on the Company’s pricing bid in comparison with competitors. Because public fund deposits are obtained through a bid process, these deposit balances may fluctuate as competitive and market forces change. Although the Company has focused on growing stable sources of deposits to reduce reliance on public fund deposits, it participates in the bidding process for public fund deposits when pricing and other terms make it reasonable given market conditions or when management perceives that other factors, such as the public entity’s use of our treasury management or other products and services, make such participation advisable. Our public fund transaction accounts are principally obtained from public universities and municipalities, including school boards and utilities. Public fund deposits were $2,006,419 and $1,866,495 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and represented 14.09% and 13.26% of total deposits as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Current wording

Public fund deposits may be readily obtained based on the Company’s pricing bid in comparison with competitors. Because public fund deposits are obtained through a bid process, these deposit balances may fluctuate as competitive and market forces change. Although the Company has focused on growing stable sources of deposits to reduce reliance on public fund deposits, it participates in the bidding process for public fund deposits when pricing and other terms make it reasonable given market conditions or when management perceives that other factors, such as the public entity’s use of our treasury management or other products and services, make such participation advisable. Our public fund transaction accounts are principally obtained from public universities and municipalities, including school boards and utilities. Public fund deposits were $2,157,072 and $1,866,495 at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and represented 15.13% and 13.26% of total deposits as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Previous wording

Total borrowings include federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, advances from the FHLB, subordinated notes and junior subordinated debentures and are classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as either short-term borrowings or long-term debt. Short-term borrowings have original maturities less than one year and typically include federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and short-term FHLB advances. The following table presents our short-term borrowings by type as of the dates presented:

Current wording

Total borrowings include federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, advances from the FHLB, subordinated notes and junior subordinated debentures and are classified on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as either short-term borrowings or long-term debt. Short-term borrowings have original maturities less than one year and typically consist of federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and short-term FHLB advances. The following table presents our short-term borrowings by type as of the dates presented:

Previous wording

Long-term funds obtained from the FHLB are used to match-fund fixed rate loans in order to minimize interest rate risk and to meet day-to-day liquidity needs, particularly when the cost of such borrowing compares favorably to the rates that we would be required to pay to attract deposits. There were no long-term advances from the FHLB outstanding at March 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023. All advances from the FHLB are collateralized by a blanket lien on the Bank’s loans. The Company had $2,850,966 of availability on unused lines of credit with the FHLB at March 31, 2024, as compared to $2,922,315 at December 31, 2023. The Company also had credit available at the Federal Reserve Discount Window in the amount of $592,236 with no borrowings outstanding at March 31, 2024.

Current wording

Long-term funds obtained from the FHLB are used to match-fund fixed rate loans in order to minimize interest rate risk and to meet day-to-day liquidity needs, particularly when the cost of such borrowing compares favorably to the rates that we would be required to pay to attract deposits. There were no long-term advances from the FHLB outstanding at June 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023. All advances from the FHLB are collateralized by a blanket lien on the Bank’s loans. The Company had $2,709,670 of availability on unused lines of credit with the FHLB at June 30, 2024, as compared to $2,922,315 at December 31, 2023. The Company also had credit available at the Federal Reserve Discount Window in the amount of $588,890 with no borrowings outstanding at June 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023.

Previous wording

Net income for the first quarter of 2024 was $39,409 compared to net income of $46,078 for the first quarter of 2023. Basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for the first quarter of 2024 were $0.70, as compared to basic and diluted EPS of $0.82 for the first quarter of 2023.

Current wording

Net income for the second quarter of 2024 was $38,846 compared to net income of $28,643 for the second quarter of 2023. Basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for the second quarter of 2024 were $0.69, as compared to basic and diluted EPS of $0.51 for the second quarter of 2023. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was $78,255 compared to net income of $74,721 for the same period in 2023. Basic and diluted EPS were $1.39 and $1.38, respectively for the first six months of 2024 as compared to $1.33 for the first six months of 2023.

Previous wording

Net interest income, the difference between interest earned on assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, is the largest component of our net income, comprising 75.26% of total revenue (i.e., net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis and noninterest income) for the first quarter of 2024. The primary concerns in managing net interest income are the volume, mix and repricing of assets and liabilities.

Current wording

Net interest income, the difference between interest earned on assets and the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, is the largest component of our net income, comprising 76.70% of total revenue (i.e., net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis and noninterest income) for the second quarter of 2024. The primary concerns in managing net interest income are the volume, mix and repricing of assets and liabilities.

Previous wording

Net interest income was $123,290 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $135,775 for the same period in 2023. On a tax equivalent basis, net interest income was $125,850 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $138,529 for the same period in 2023.

Current wording

Net interest income was $125,026 and $248,316 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $130,216 and $265,991for the same periods in 2023. On a tax equivalent basis, net interest income was $127,598 and $253,448 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $133,085 and $271,614 for the same periods in 2023.

Previous wording

Net interest margin and net interest income are influenced by internal and external factors. Internal factors include balance sheet changes in volume and mix and pricing decisions. External factors include changes in market interest rates, competition and other factors affecting the banking industry in general, and the shape of the interest rate yield curve. The largest contributing factor to the decrease in net interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023, was the rising rate environment that began in 2022 and continued throughout 2023. The higher interest rates benefited yields on earning assets, but this increase was more than offset by an increase in interest expense. The rising interest rates negatively impacted both the cost and mix of our funding sources. The Company has continued its efforts to mitigate increases in the cost of funding through maintaining noninterest-bearing deposits, staying disciplined yet competitive in pricing on interest-bearing deposits in the current rate environment and accessing alternative sources of liquidity, such as brokered deposits.

Current wording

Net interest margin and net interest income are influenced by internal and external factors. Internal factors include balance sheet changes in volume and mix and pricing decisions. External factors include changes in market interest rates, competition and other factors affecting the banking industry in general, and the shape of the interest rate yield curve. The largest contributing factor to the decrease in net interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the same periods in 2023, was the rising rate environment that began in 2022 and continued throughout 2023. The higher interest rates benefited yields on earning assets, but this increase was more than offset by an increase in interest expense. The rising interest rates negatively impacted both the cost and mix of our funding sources. The Company has continued its efforts to mitigate increases in the cost of funding through maintaining noninterest-bearing deposits, staying disciplined yet competitive in pricing on interest-bearing deposits in the current rate environment and accessing alternative sources of liquidity, such as brokered deposits.

Previous wording

The following tables set forth a summary of the changes in interest earned, on a tax equivalent basis, and interest paid resulting from changes in volume and rates for the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023 (the changes attributable to the combined impact of yield/rate and volume have been allocated on a pro-rata basis using the absolute value of amounts calculated):

Current wording

The following tables set forth a summary of the changes in interest earned, on a tax equivalent basis, and interest paid resulting from changes in volume and rates for the Company for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the same periods in 2023 (the changes attributable to the combined impact of yield/rate and volume have been allocated on a pro-rata basis using the absolute value of amounts calculated):

Previous wording

Interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, was $215,739 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $186,799 for the same period in 2023. The increase in interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same time period in 2023 is due primarily to interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve during 2023.

Current wording

Interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, was $222,783 and $438,522 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $200,035 and $386,834 for the same periods in 2023. The increase in interest income, on a tax equivalent basis, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the same time periods in 2023 is due primarily to interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve beginning in 2022 and continuing into 2023.

Previous wording

For the first quarter of 2024, interest income on loans held for investment, on a tax equivalent basis, increased $30,670 to $194,640 from $163,970 for the same period in 2023. The Federal Reserve continued to raise interest rates in 2023, which positively impacted the Company’s loan pricing, and the year-to-date average balance of loans held for investment increased $719,442 from March 2023, thereby resulting in the increase in interest income on loans held for investment for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023.

Current wording

For the second quarter of 2024, interest income on loans held for investment, on a tax equivalent basis, increased $25,121 to $200,670 from $175,549 for the same period in 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, interest income on loans held for investment, on a tax equivalent basis, increased $55,791 to $395,310 from $339,519 in the same period in 2023. The Federal Reserve continued to raise interest rates in 2023, which positively impacted the Company’s loan pricing, and the year-to-date average balance of loans held for investment increased $708,229 from June 2023, thereby resulting in the increase in interest income on loans held for investment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to the same periods in 2023.

Previous wording

For the first quarter of 2024, interest income on loans held for sale (consisting of mortgage loans held for sale) increased $571 to $2,308 from $1,737 for the same period in 2023.

Current wording

For the second quarter of 2024, interest income on loans held for sale (consisting of mortgage loans held for sale) increased $540 to $3,530 from $2,990 for the same period in 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, interest income on loans held for sale (consisting of mortgage loans held for sale), increased $1,111 to $5,838 from $4,727 for the same period in 2023.

Previous wording

Investment income, on a tax equivalent basis, decreased $4,652 to $11,010 for the first quarter of 2024 from $15,662 for the first quarter of 2023. The tax equivalent yield on the investment portfolio for the first quarter of 2024 was 2.04%, down 3 basis points from 2.07% for the same period in 2023. The decrease in taxable equivalent investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023 was due to our previously disclosed sale of securities during 2023 as well as the aforementioned securities sale in January 2024.

Current wording

Investment income, on a tax equivalent basis, decreased $3,809 to $10,709 for the second quarter of 2024 from $14,518 for the second quarter of 2023. Investment income, on a tax equivalent basis, decreased $8,461 to $21,719 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $30,180 for the same period in 2023. The Company sold a portion of its securities portfolio in each of the first quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2023, driving the decrease to investment income for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. The tax equivalent yield on the investment portfolio for both the second quarter of 2024 and 2023 was 2.04%. The tax equivalent yield on the investment portfolio for both the six months ended June 30, 2024 was 2.04%, down one basis point from 2.05% for the same period in 2023.

Previous wording

Interest expense on deposits was $82,613 and $32,866 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The cost of total deposits was 2.35% and 0.99% for the same respective periods. The increase in both deposit expense and cost is attributable to the Company’s efforts to offer competitive deposit rates in the high interest rate environment and its decision to maintain additional on-balance sheet liquidity following the bank failures and broader industry concerns about bank liquidity that arose in March 2023. The Company has continued its efforts to maintain non-interest bearing deposits. Low cost deposits continue to be the preferred choice of funding; however, the Company may rely on brokered deposits or wholesale borrowings when advantageous or otherwise deemed advisable due to market conditions.

Current wording

Interest expense on deposits was $87,621 and $51,391 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The cost of total deposits was 2.47% and 1.50% for the same respective periods. Interest expense on deposits was $170,234 and $84,257 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and the cost of total deposits was 2.41% and 1.25% for the same respective periods. The increase in both deposit expense and cost is attributable to the Company’s efforts to offer competitive deposit rates in the high interest rate environment. Following the bank failures and broader industry concerns about bank liquidity that arose in March 2023, the Company maintained additional on-balance sheet liquidity, primarily in the form of brokered deposits and short-term FHLB advances. As risks abated, the Company repaid the advances and has allowed brokered deposits to mature, mitigating to some degree, the impact of rising rates on our deposit costs. The Company has continued its efforts to maintain non-interest bearing deposits. Low cost deposits continue to be the preferred choice of funding; however, the Company may rely on brokered deposits or wholesale borrowings when advantageous or otherwise deemed advisable due to market conditions.

Previous wording

Interest expense on total borrowings was $7,276 and $15,404 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The decrease in interest expense on borrowings is a result of the repayment of FHLB borrowings during 2023 and the first quarter of 2024.

Current wording

Interest expense on total borrowings was $7,564 and $15,559 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Interest expense on total borrowings was $14,840 and $30,963 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The decrease in interest expense on borrowings is a result of the repayment of FHLB borrowings during 2023 and the first quarter of 2024.

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Total noninterest income includes fees generated from deposit services and other fees and commissions, income from our insurance, wealth management and mortgage banking operations, realized gains and losses on the sale of securities and all other noninterest income. Our focus is to develop and enhance our products that generate noninterest income in order to diversify revenue sources. Noninterest income was $41,381 for the first quarter of 2024 as compared to $37,293 for the same period in 2023. The increase over the three month period is primarily due to the $3,472 gain on sale of MSRs during the first quarter of 2024, which is included in “Mortgage banking income” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Current wording

Total noninterest income includes fees generated from deposit services and other fees and commissions, income from our insurance, wealth management and mortgage banking operations, realized gains and losses on the sale of securities and all other noninterest income. Our focus is to develop and enhance our products that generate noninterest income in order to diversify revenue sources. Noninterest income was $38,762 for the second quarter of 2024 as compared to $17,226 for the same period in 2023. Noninterest income was $80,143 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $54,519 for the same period in 2023. The increase over the three and six month periods is primarily due to the impact of the $22,438 loss on the sale of securities to noninterest income in during June 2023. Noninterest income in future periods will be negatively impacted by the sale of substantially all of Renasant Insurance, Inc.’s assets, as described under the “Recent Developments” heading above.

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Service charges on deposit accounts include maintenance fees on accounts, per item charges, account enhancement charges for additional packaged benefits and overdraft fees (which encompasses traditional overdraft fees as well as non-sufficient funds fees). Service charges on deposit accounts were $10,506 and $9,120 for the first quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively. Overdraft fees, the largest component of service charges on deposits, were $5,256 for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $4,580 for the same period in 2023.

Current wording

Service charges on deposit accounts include maintenance fees on accounts, per item charges, account enhancement charges for additional packaged benefits and overdraft fees (which encompasses traditional overdraft fees as well as non-sufficient funds fees). Service charges on deposit accounts were $10,286 and $9,733 for the second quarter of 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $20,792 and $18,853 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Overdraft fees, the largest component of service charges on deposits, were $5,003 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, as compared to $5,088 for the same period in 2023. These fees were $10,259 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $9,669 for the same period in 2023.

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Fees and commissions were $3,949 during the first quarter of 2024 as compared to $4,676 for the same period in 2023. Fees and commissions include fees related to deposit services, such as ATM fees and interchange fees on debit card transactions, and lending services, such as collateral management fees and unused commitment fees. For the first quarter of 2024, interchange fees were $2,130 as compared to $2,327 for the same period in 2023.

Current wording

Fees and commissions were $3,944 during the second quarter of 2024 as compared to $4,987 for the same period in 2023, and were $7,893 for the first six months of 2024 as compared to $9,663 for the same period in 2023. Fees and commissions include fees related to deposit services, such as ATM fees and interchange fees on debit card transactions, and lending services, such as collateral management fees and unused commitment fees. For the second quarter of 2024, interchange fees were $2,321 as compared to $2,467 for the same period in 2023. Interchange fees were $4,451 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $4,793 for the same period in 2023.

Previous wording

Through Renasant Insurance, we offer a range of commercial and personal insurance products through major insurance carriers. Income earned on insurance products was $2,716 and $2,446 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Contingency income is a bonus received from the insurance underwriters and is based both on commission income and claims experience on our clients’ policies during the previous year. Increases and decreases in contingency income are reflective of corresponding increases and decreases in the number of claims paid by insurance carriers. Contingency income, which is included in “Other noninterest income” in the Consolidated Statements of Income, was $873 and $910 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Current wording

Through Renasant Insurance, we offer a range of commercial and personal insurance products through major insurance carriers. Income earned on insurance products was $2,758 and $2,809 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and was $5,474 and $5,255 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Contingency income is a bonus received from the insurance underwriters and is based both on commission income and claims experience on our clients’ policies during the previous year. Increases and decreases in contingency income are reflective of corresponding increases and decreases in the number of claims paid by insurance carriers. Contingency income, which is included in “Other noninterest income” in the Consolidated Statements of Income, was $114 and $46 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $987 and $956 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Previous wording

Our Wealth Management segment has two divisions: Trust and Financial Services. The Trust division operates on a custodial basis, which includes administration of benefit plans, as well as accounting and money management for trust accounts. The division manages a number of trust accounts inclusive of personal and corporate benefit accounts, IRAs, and custodial accounts. Fees for managing these accounts are based on changes in market values of the assets under management in the account, with the amount of the fee depending on the type of account. The Financial Services division provides specialized products and services to our customers, which include fixed and variable annuities, mutual funds, and stocks offered through a third party provider. Wealth Management revenue was $5,669 for the first quarter of 2024 compared to $5,140 for the same period in 2023. The market value of assets under management or administration was $5,386,011 and $4,980,887 at March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, respectively.

Current wording

Our Wealth Management segment has two divisions: Trust and Financial Services. The Trust division operates on a custodial basis, which includes administration of benefit plans, as well as accounting and money management for trust accounts. The division manages a number of trust accounts inclusive of personal and corporate benefit accounts, IRAs, and custodial accounts. Fees for managing these accounts are based on changes in market values of the assets under management in the account, with the amount of the fee depending on the type of account. The Financial Services division provides specialized products and services to our customers, which include fixed and variable annuities, mutual funds, and stocks offered through a third party provider. Wealth Management revenue was $5,684 for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $5,338 for the same period in 2023, and was $11,353 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $10,478 for the same period in 2023. The market value of assets under management or administration was $5,502,476 and $5,135,465 at June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

Previous wording

Mortgage banking income is derived from the origination and sale of mortgage loans and the servicing of mortgage loans that the Company has sold but retained the right to service. Although loan fees and some interest income are derived from mortgage loans held for sale, the main source of income is gains from the sale of these loans in the secondary market. Interest rate lock commitments and originations of mortgage loans to be sold totaled $444,297 and $260,424, respectively, in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $629,833 and $258,946, respectively for the same period in 2023. The decrease in interest rate lock commitments was due to continued increases in mortgage interest rates during 2023, significantly dampening demand for mortgages nationwide. In the first quarter of 2024, the Company sold a portion of its mortgage servicing rights portfolio with a carrying value of $19,539 for a pre-tax gain of $3,472. The table below presents the components of mortgage banking income included in noninterest income for the periods presented.

Current wording

Mortgage banking income is derived from the origination and sale of mortgage loans and the servicing of mortgage loans that the Company has sold but retained the right to service. Although loan fees and some interest income are derived from mortgage loans held for sale, the main source of income is gains from the sale of these loans in the secondary market. Interest rate lock commitments and originations of mortgage loans to be sold totaled $560,303 and $380,707, respectively, in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $610,611 and $400,975, respectively for the same period in 2023. Interest rate lock commitments and originations of mortgage loans to be sold totaled $1,004,601 and $643,131 in the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $1,240,443 and $659,921 for the same period in 2023. The decrease in interest rate lock commitments was due to continued increases in mortgage interest rates during 2023, significantly dampening demand for mortgages nationwide. In the first quarter of 2024, the Company sold a portion of its mortgage servicing rights portfolio with a carrying value of $19,539 for a pre-tax gain of $3,472. The table below presents the components of mortgage banking income included in noninterest income for the periods presented.

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Bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) income is derived from changes in the cash surrender value of the bank-owned life insurance policies and proceeds received upon the death of covered individuals. BOLI income was $2,691 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to $3,003 for the same period in 2023.

Current wording

Bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) income is derived from changes in the cash surrender value of the bank-owned life insurance policies and proceeds received upon the death of covered individuals. BOLI income was $2,701 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $2,402 for the same period in 2023, and $5,392 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $5,405 for the same period in 2023.

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Other noninterest income was $4,424 and $4,391 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Other noninterest income includes income from our SBA banking division, our capital markets division and other miscellaneous income and can fluctuate based on production in our SBA banking and capital markets divisions and recognition of other seasonal income items.

Current wording

Other noninterest income was $3,691 and $4,624 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and was $8,115 and $9,015 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Other noninterest income includes income from our SBA banking division, our capital markets division and other miscellaneous income and can fluctuate based on production in our SBA banking and capital markets divisions and recognition of other seasonal income items.

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Salaries and employee benefits increased $1,638 to $71,470 for the first quarter of 2024 as compared to $69,832 for the same period in 2023. The increase in salaries and employee benefits is primarily due to annual merit increases implemented in April 2023 offset by decreases in salaries and benefits within our mortgage division attributable to declines in mortgage production.

Current wording

Salaries and employee benefits increased $94 to $70,731 for the second quarter of 2024 as compared to $70,637 for the same period in 2023. Salaries and employee benefits increased $1,732 to $142,201 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $140,469 for the same period in 2023. The minimal change in salaries and employee benefits is primarily due to annual merit increases implemented in April 2024 offset by decreases in salaries and benefits within our mortgage division attributable to declines in mortgage production.

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Data processing costs were $3,807 in the first quarter of 2024 as compared to $3,633 for the same period in 2023. The Company continues to examine new and existing contracts to negotiate favorable terms to offset the increased variable cost components of our data processing costs, such as new accounts and increased transaction volume.

Current wording

Data processing costs were $3,945 in the second quarter of 2024 as compared to $3,684 for the same period in 2023 and were $7,752 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $7,317 for the same period in 2023. The Company continues to examine new and existing contracts to negotiate favorable terms to offset the increased variable cost components of our data processing costs, such as new accounts and increased transaction volume.

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Net occupancy and equipment expense for the first quarter of 2024 was $11,389, as compared to $11,405 for the same period in 2023.

Current wording

Net occupancy and equipment expense for the second quarter of 2024 was $11,844, as compared to $11,865 for the same period in 2023. These expenses for the first six months of 2024 were $23,233, as compared to $23,270 for the same period in 2023.

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Professional fees include fees for legal and accounting services, such as routine litigation matters, external audit services as well as assistance in complying with newly-enacted and existing banking and governmental regulations. Professional fees were $3,348 for the first quarter of 2024 as compared to $3,467 for the same period in 2023.

Current wording

Professional fees include fees for legal and accounting services, such as routine litigation matters, external audit services as well as assistance in complying with newly-enacted and existing banking and governmental regulations. Professional fees were $3,195 for the second quarter of 2024 as compared to $4,012 for the same period in 2023 and were $6,543 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $7,479 for the same period in 2023.

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Advertising and public relations expense was $4,886 for the first quarter of 2024 as compared to $4,686 for the same period in 2023. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company contributed approximately $1,055 and $1,067, respectively, to charitable organizations throughout Mississippi and Georgia, which contributions are included in our advertising and public relations expense, for which it received a dollar-for-dollar tax credit.

Current wording

Advertising and public relations expense was $3,807 for the second quarter of 2024 as compared to $3,482 for the same period in 2023 and was $8,693 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $8,168 for the same period in 2023. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company contributed approximately $1,305 and $1,292, respectively, to charitable organizations throughout Mississippi and Georgia, which contributions are included in our advertising and public relations expense, for which it received a dollar-for-dollar tax credit.

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Amortization of intangible assets totaled $1,212 and $1,426 for the first quarter of 2024 and 2023. This amortization relates to finite-lived intangible assets which are being amortized over the useful lives as determined at acquisition. These finite-lived intangible assets have remaining estimated useful lives ranging from approximately 1 year to 7 years.

Current wording

Amortization of intangible assets totaled $1,186 and $1,369 for the second quarter of 2024 and 2023 and $2,398 and $2,795 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. This amortization relates to finite-lived intangible assets which are being amortized over the useful lives as determined at acquisition. These finite-lived intangible assets have remaining estimated useful lives ranging from approximately 1 year to 7 years.

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Communication expenses, those expenses incurred for communication to clients and between employees, were $2,024 for the first quarter of 2024 as compared to $1,980 for the same period in 2023.

Current wording

Communication expenses, those expenses incurred for communication to clients and between employees, were $2,112 for the second quarter of 2024 as compared to $2,226 for the same period in 2023. Communication expenses were $4,136 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $4,206 for the same period in 2023.