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HAWTHORN BANCSHARES INC

For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Aug 14, 2024.

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A company's report for each of its first three quarters. The financial statements are not audited. It shows how the business has moved since the last annual report, and what management says changed.

Jun 30, 2024 · Filed Aug 14, 2024

HWBK$39.09+0.5%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
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Item 1. Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share data)June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks$16,754$15,675
Other interest-bearing deposits59,08877,775
Cash and cash equivalents75,84293,450
Certificates of deposit in other banks1,000—
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value185,325188,742
Other investments5,8346,300
Loans held for investment1,498,5041,539,147
Allowance for credit losses(21,980)(23,744)
Net loans1,476,5241,515,403
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value1,3683,884
Premises and equipment - net31,92232,047
Other real estate owned - net3,6251,744
Accrued interest receivable7,9818,661
Cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance38,1092,624
Other assets20,28022,495
Total assets$1,847,810$1,875,350
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Deposits
Non-interest bearing demand$401,618$402,241
Savings, interest checking and money market804,183846,452
Time deposits $250,000 and over101,025108,147
Other time deposits243,424214,004
Total deposits1,550,2501,570,844
Federal Home Loan Bank advances and other borrowings99,100107,000
Subordinated notes49,48649,486
Operating lease liabilities1,1101,213
Accrued interest payable2,1131,772
Other liabilities7,5108,950
Total liabilities1,709,5691,739,265
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $1.00 par value, authorized 15,000,000 shares; issued 7,554,893 shares7,5557,555
Surplus76,80876,818
Retained earnings83,02676,464
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax(17,233)(13,762)
Treasury stock; 563,170 and 515,570 shares, at cost, respectively(11,915)(10,990)
Total stockholders’ equity138,241136,085
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,847,810$1,875,350

Consolidated Statements of Income(unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands, except per share data)2024202320242023
INTEREST INCOME
Interest and fees on loans$21,534$20,168$43,265$38,971
Interest and fees on loans held for sale36336660
Interest on investment securities:
Taxable7888831,5391,730
Nontaxable5966321,1881,258
Federal funds sold—1—1
Other interest-bearing deposits4521021,263640
Dividends on other investments150108287200
Total interest income23,55621,92747,60842,860
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on deposits:
Savings, interest checking and money market4,4933,6429,1237,495
Time deposit accounts $250,000 and over7651,5251,5342,676
Time deposits2,3108104,3761,358
Total interest expense on deposits7,5685,97715,03311,529
Interest on federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase—24—45
Interest on Federal Home Loan Bank advances8318151,6801,355
Interest on subordinated notes9859091,9751,781
Total interest expense on borrowings1,8161,7483,6553,181
Total interest expense9,3847,72518,68814,710
Net interest income14,17214,20228,92028,150
Provision for credit losses on loans and unfunded commitments457—227680
Net interest income after provision for credit losses on loans and unfunded commitments13,71514,20228,69327,470
NON-INTEREST INCOME
Service charges and other fees7777371,5941,420
Bank card income and fees1,0751,0552,0482,015
Earnings on bank-owned life insurance5051464129
Trust department income317266619538
Real estate servicing (costs) fees, net(51)99(48)292
Gain on sale of mortgage loans, net3986676751,162
Gains (losses) on other real estate owned, net454(1,793)488(1,783)
Other5215519981,105
Total non-interest income3,9961,5967,0154,778
Investment securities (losses) gains, net(15)7(15)15
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE
Salaries and employee benefits6,7246,85013,45413,854
Occupancy expense, net7088011,5211,595
Furniture and equipment expense7227161,4781,467
Processing, network, and bank card expense1,3621,3202,7322,477
Legal, examination, and professional fees5124431,335948
Advertising and promotion256353513709
Postage, printing, and supplies190179357373
Loan expense216239389624
Other1,3441,8242,8303,155
Total non-interest expense12,03412,72524,60925,202
Income before income taxes5,6623,08011,0847,061
Income tax expense1,0335311,9991,241
Net income$4,629$2,549$9,085$5,820
Basic earnings per share$0.66$0.36$1.29$0.83
Diluted earnings per share$0.66$0.36$1.29$0.83

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)(unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)2024202320242023
Net income$4,629$2,549$9,085$5,820
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Investment securities available-for-sale:
Change in unrealized (losses) gains on investment securities available-for-sale, net of tax(983)(3,136)(3,198)1,377
Defined benefit pension plans:
Amortization of net gains included in net periodic pension cost, net of tax(147)(141)(273)(253)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income(1,130)(3,277)(3,471)1,124
Total comprehensive income (loss)$3,499$(728)$5,614$6,944

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity(unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
(In thousands, except per share data)Common StockSurplusRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Treasury StockTotal Stockholders' Equity
Balance, March 31, 2024$7,555$76,847$79,725$(16,103)$(11,404)$136,620
Net income——4,629——4,629
Other comprehensive loss———(1,130)—(1,130)
Share-based compensation expense—42———42
Purchase of treasury stock————(592)(592)
Restricted share unit vesting and taxes paid related to net share settlement—(81)——81—
Cash dividends declared, common stock ($0.19 per share)——(1,328)——(1,328)
Balance, June 30, 2024$7,555$76,808$83,026$(17,233)$(11,915)$138,241
Balance, March 31, 2023$7,284$71,042$88,329$(27,313)$(10,990)$128,352
Net income——2,549——2,549
Other comprehensive loss———(3,277)—(3,277)
Stock dividend—6,005(6,005)———
Cash dividends declared, common stock ($0.17 per share)——(1,151)——(1,151)
Balance, June 30, 2023$7,284$77,047$83,722$(30,590)$(10,990)$126,473
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
(In thousands, except per share data)Common StockSurplusRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Treasury StockTotal Stock - holders' Equity
Balance, December 31, 2023$7,555$76,818$76,464$(13,762)$(10,990)$136,085
Net income——9,085——9,085
Other comprehensive loss———(3,471)—(3,471)
Share-based compensation expense—71———71
Purchase of treasury stock————(1,006)(1,006)
Restricted share unit vesting and taxes paid related to net share settlement—(81)——81—
Cash dividends declared, common stock ($0.36 per share)——(2,523)——(2,523)
Balance, June 30, 2024$7,555$76,808$83,026$(17,233)$(11,915)$138,241
Balance, December 31, 2022$7,284$71,042$91,789$(31,714)$(10,990)$127,411
Adoption of ASU 2016-13——(5,581)——(5,581)
Balance, January 01, 20237,28471,04286,208(31,714)(10,990)121,830
Net income——5,820——5,820
Other comprehensive income———1,124—1,124
Stock dividend—6,005(6,005)———
Cash dividends declared, common stock ($0.34 per share)——(2,301)——(2,301)
Balance, June 30, 2023$7,284$77,047$83,722$(30,590)$(10,990)$126,473

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows(unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$9,085$5,820
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for credit losses on loans and unfunded commitments227680
Depreciation expense9251,075
Net amortization of investment securities, premiums, and discounts418524
Change in fair value of mortgage servicing rights—27
Investment securities losses (gains), net15(15)
Gain on sales and dispositions of premises and equipment(6)(154)
Gain on sales and dispositions of other real estate(94)(48)
(Release of) provision for valuation allowance for other real estate owned(386)1,831
Share-based compensation expense71—
Decrease in accrued interest receivable680283
Increase in cash surrender value - life insurance(485)(29)
Decrease in other assets2,817282
Decrease in operating lease liabilities(103)(159)
Increase in accrued interest payable341577
Decrease in other liabilities(1,484)(1,333)
Origination of mortgage loans held for sale(34,810)(47,593)
Proceeds from the sale of mortgage loans held for sale38,00147,186
Gain on sale of mortgage loans, net(675)(1,162)
Net cash provided by operating activities14,5377,792
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of certificates of deposit in other banks(1,000)—
Proceeds from maturities of certificates of deposit in other banks—1,974
Purchase of bank-owned life insurance(35,000)—
Net decrease (increase) in loans35,867(41,822)
Purchase of available-for-sale debt securities(18,965)(8,505)
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale debt securities5,6608,241
Proceeds from calls of available-for-sale debt securities12,256615
Purchases of FHLB stock(767)(9,320)
Proceeds from sales of FHLB stock1,2186,590
Purchases of premises and equipment(1,082)(905)
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment11161
Proceeds from sales of other real estate and repossessed assets1,548627
Net cash used in investing activities(254)(42,344)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net decrease in demand deposits(623)(15,673)
Net decrease in interest-bearing transaction accounts(42,269)(111,338)
Net increase in time deposits22,29838,202
Net increase in federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase—316
Repayment of FHLB advances and other borrowings(22,200)(163,800)
FHLB advances14,300230,075
Purchase of treasury stock(1,006)—
Cash dividends paid - common stock(2,391)(2,301)
Net cash used in financing activities(31,891)(24,519)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(17,608)(59,071)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period93,45083,720
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$75,842$24,649

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) continued

Six Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)20242023
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest$18,347$14,133
Income taxes$—$820
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Other real estate and repossessed assets acquired in settlement of loans$2,730$44
Stock dividends$—$6,005
Dividends declared not paid - common stock$1,329$1,151

(1)Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (the Company) through its subsidiary, Hawthorn Bank (the Bank), provides a broad range of banking services to individual and corporate customers located within the Missouri communities in and surrounding Jefferson City, Columbia, Clinton, Warsaw, Springfield, and the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The Company is subject to competition from other financial and nonfinancial institutions that provide financial products. Additionally, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to the regulations of certain regulatory agencies and undergo periodic examinations by those regulatory agencies.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with United States (U.S.) generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q, and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements includes all adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary in order to make those statements not misleading. Management is required to make estimates and assumptions, including the determination of the allowance for credit losses, real estate acquired in connection with foreclosure or in satisfaction of loans, and fair values of investment securities available-for-sale that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company’s management has evaluated and did not identify any subsequent events or transactions requiring recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements other than mentioned below.

(2)Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses

Loans

Major classifications within the Company’s held for investment loan portfolio at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

(in thousands)June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Commercial, financial, and agricultural$217,098$226,275
Real estate construction − residential37,04858,347
Real estate construction − commercial55,515130,296
Real estate mortgage − residential374,074372,391
Real estate mortgage − commercial797,950731,024
Installment and other consumer16,81920,814
Total loans held for investment$1,498,504$1,539,147

The Bank grants real estate, commercial, installment, and other consumer loans to customers located within the Missouri communities surrounding Jefferson City, Columbia, Clinton, Warsaw, Springfield, and the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. As such, the Bank is susceptible to changes in the economic environment in these communities. The Bank does not have a concentration of credit in any one economic sector. Installment and other consumer loans consist primarily of the financing of automotive vehicles. Accrued interest on loans totaled $6.4 million and $7.2 million at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and is included in the accrued interest receivable on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The total amount of accrued interest is excluded from the amortized cost basis of loans presented above. Further, the Company has elected not to measure an allowance for credit losses for accrued interest receivable. At June 30, 2024, loans of $709.0 million were pledged to the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") as collateral for borrowings and letters of credit.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The allowance for credit losses is measured using a lifetime expected loss model that incorporates relevant information about past events, including historical credit loss experience on loans with similar risk characteristics, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the remaining cash flows over the contractual term of the loans. The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective (pool) basis. Loans are aggregated into pools based on similar risk characteristics including borrower type, collateral type and expected credit loss patterns. Loans that do not share similar risk characteristics, primarily large loans on non-accrual status, are evaluated on an individual basis. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from loans amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the instrument. Expected recoveries are included in the allowance and do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged-off and expected to be charged-off. Loans are charged off against the allowance for credit losses when management believes the balance has become uncollectible.

For loans evaluated for credit losses on a collective basis, average historical loss rates are calculated for each pool using relevant peer historical net charge-offs (combined charge-offs and recoveries by observable historical reporting period) and the Company's outstanding loan balances during a lookback period. The Company chose to use relevant peer loan loss data due to statistical relevance concerns, low observation counts, historical data limitations, and the inability to secure through the cycle loan-level data. Lookback periods can be different based on the individual pool and represent management’s credit expectations for the pool of loans over the remaining contractual life. The calculated average net charge-off rate is then adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. These adjustments increase or decrease the average historical loss rate to reflect expectations of future losses given a single path economic forecast of a single macroeconomic variable, which is the civilian unemployment rate. The adjustments are based on results from various regression models projecting the impact of the selected macroeconomic variable to loss rates. The forecast is used for a reasonable and supportable period before reverting back to historical averages using a straight-line method. The forecast adjusted loss rate is applied to the loans over the remaining contractual lives, adjusted for expected prepayments. The contractual term excludes expected extensions, renewals and modifications. Credit cards and certain similar consumer lines of credit do not have stated maturities and therefore, for these loan classes, remaining contractual lives are determined by estimating future cash flows expected to be received from customers until payments have been fully allocated to outstanding balances. Agriculture loans also use the remaining life methodology for estimating life of loan losses. Additionally, the allowance for credit losses considers qualitative or environmental factors, such as: lending policies and procedures; economic conditions; the nature, volume and terms of the portfolio; lending staff and management; past due loans; the loan review system; collateral values; concentrations of credit; and external factors.

Allowance for Credit Losses on Off-Balance-Sheet Credit Exposures

The Company maintains a separate allowance for credit losses for off-balance-sheet credit exposures, including unfunded loan commitments, unless the associated obligation is unconditionally cancellable by the Company. This allowance is included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets with associated expense recognized as a component of the provision for credit losses on the consolidated statements of income. The liability for unfunded lending commitments utilizes the same model as the allowance for credit losses on loans, however, the liability for unfunded lending commitments incorporates an assumption for the portion of unfunded commitments that are expected to be funded.

Sensitivity in the Allowance for Credit Loss Model

The allowance for credit losses is an estimate that requires significant judgment including projections of the macroeconomic environment. The forecasted macroeconomic environment continuously changes, which can cause fluctuations in estimated expected losses.

The following tables illustrate the changes in the allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment:

Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
(in thousands)Commercial, Financial, & AgriculturalReal Estate Construction - ResidentialReal Estate Construction - CommercialReal Estate Mortgage - ResidentialReal Estate Mortgage - CommercialInstallment and Other ConsumerUn- allocatedTotal
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
Balance at beginning of period$3,374$672$1,297$5,109$12,857$172$194$23,675
Charge-offs1,857——226761—2,007
Recoveries10——4—16—30
Provision for (release of) credit losses94(74)18012211836(194)282
Balance at end of period$1,621$598$1,477$5,213$12,908$163$—$21,980
Liability for Unfunded Commitments
Balance at beginning of period$92$114$302$103$100$1$5$717
Provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments(1)12149712—(4)175
Balance at end of period$91$126$451$110$112$1$1$892
Allowance for credit losses on loans and liability for unfunded commitments$1,712$724$1,928$5,323$13,020$164$1$22,872
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
(in thousands)Commercial, Financial, & AgriculturalReal Estate Construction - ResidentialReal Estate Construction - CommercialReal Estate Mortgage - ResidentialReal Estate Mortgage - CommercialInstallment and Other ConsumerUn- allocatedTotal
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
Balance at beginning of period$3,208$1,043$3,273$5,264$10,537$232$187$23,744
Charge-offs1,888——2389130—2,130
Recoveries20——5—59—84
Provision for (release of) credit losses281(445)(1,796)(33)2,4602(187)282
Balance at end of period$1,621$598$1,477$5,213$12,908$163$—$21,980
Liability for Unfunded Commitments
Balance at beginning of period$197$273$245$103$110$1$18$947
Provision for (release of) credit losses on unfunded commitments(106)(147)20672—(17)(55)
Balance at end of period$91$126$451$110$112$1$1$892
Allowance for credit losses on loans and liability for unfunded commitments$1,712$724$1,928$5,323$13,020$164$1$22,872
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
(in thousands)Commercial, Financial, & AgriculturalReal Estate Construction - ResidentialReal Estate Construction - CommercialReal Estate Mortgage - ResidentialReal Estate Mortgage - CommercialInstallment and Other ConsumerUn- allocatedTotal
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
Balance at beginning of period$1,921$631$4,464$5,262$9,487$222$(8)$21,979
Charge-offs14———2069—103
Recoveries164——2—29—195
Provision for (release of) credit losses(227)117(1,042)20182835253165
Balance at end of period$1,844$748$3,422$5,465$10,295$217$245$22,236
Liability for Unfunded Commitments
Balance at beginning of period$124$389$562$110$142$1$(26)$1,302
Provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments(12)(34)(148)(2)(16)—47(165)
Balance at end of period$112$355$414$108$126$1$21$1,137
Allowance for credit losses on loans and liability for unfunded commitments$1,956$1,103$3,836$5,573$10,421$218$266$23,373
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
(in thousands)Commercial, Financial, & AgriculturalReal Estate Construction - ResidentialReal Estate Construction - CommercialReal Estate Mortgage - ResidentialReal Estate Mortgage - CommercialInstallment and Other ConsumerUn- allocatedTotal
Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans
Balance at beginning of period$2,735$157$875$3,329$8,000$326$166$15,588
Adoption of ASU 2016-13(649)2912,8941,8901,613(80)(166)5,793
Balance at January 1, 20232,0864483,7695,2199,613246—21,381
Charge-offs43———25128—196
Recoveries174——4157—236
Provision for (release of) credit losses(373)300(347)24270642245815
Balance at end of period$1,844$748$3,422$5,465$10,295$217$245$22,236
Liability for Unfunded Commitments
Balance at beginning of period$—$—$—$—$—$—$—$—
Adoption of ASU 2016-131043415691071501—1,272
Balance at January 1, 20231043415691071501—1,272
Provision for (release of) credit losses on unfunded commitments814(155)1(24)—21(135)
Balance at end of period$112$355$414$108$126$1$21$1,137
Allowance for credit losses on loans and liability for unfunded commitments$1,956$1,103$3,836$5,573$10,421$218$266$23,373

Collateral-Dependent loans

Collateral-dependent loans are loans for which the repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral and the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. Under the CECL methodology, for collateral-dependent loans, the Company has adopted the practical expedient to measure the allowance on the fair value of collateral.

The allowance is calculated on an individual loan basis based on the shortfall between the fair value of the loan’s collateral, which is adjusted for liquidation costs/discounts, and the loan’s amortized cost. If the fair value of the collateral exceeds the loan’s amortized cost, no allowance is necessary. The Company’s policy is to obtain appraisals on any significant pieces of collateral. Higher discounts are applied in determining fair value for real estate collateral in industries that are undergoing significant stress, or for properties that are specialized use or have limited marketability.

There have been no significant changes to the types of collateral securing the Company's collateral dependent loans since December 31, 2023.

The amortized cost of collateral-dependent loans by class as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was as follows:

Collateral Type
(in thousands)Real EstateOtherAllowance Allocated
Commercial, financial, and agricultural$—$30$17
Real estate construction − residential454—194
Real estate mortgage − commercial1,100—360
Total$1,554$30$571
Commercial, financial, and agricultural$—$2,221$1,300
Real estate construction − residential432—164
Real estate mortgage − residential46—19
Real estate mortgage − commercial2,369——
Total$2,847$2,221$1,483

Credit Quality

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based upon an internal rating system reflecting management’s risk assessment.

Pass - loans that are well protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor (or guarantors, if any) or by the fair value, less cost to acquire and sell in a timely manner, of any underlying collateral.

Watch - loans that have one or more weaknesses identified that may result in the borrower being unable to meet repayment terms or when the Company’s credit position could deteriorate at some future date.

Special Mention- loans that have negative financial trends, or other weaknesses that if left uncorrected, could threaten its capacity to meet its debt obligations. This is a transitional grade that is closely monitored by management for improvement or deterioration.

Substandard - loans that are inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the obligor or by the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified may have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the repayment of the debt. Such loans are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company may sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful - loans that have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified as Substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full highly questionable and improbable on the basis of currently known facts, conditions, and values. These loans are also on non-accrual status.

Non-accrual - loans that are delinquent for 90 days or more and the ultimate collectability of interest or principal is no longer probable. Real estate loans secured by one-to-four family residential properties are exempt from these non-accrual guidelines. These loans are placed on non-accrual status after they become 120 days past due. (The majority of the Company's non-accrual loans have a substandard risk grade.)

The following table presents the recorded investment by risk categories at June 30, 2024:

Term Loans
Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year and Risk Grades
(in thousands)20242023202220212020PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisRevolving Loans Converted to Term Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Commercial, Financial, & Agricultural
Pass$15,962$26,707$34,785$29,036$28,822$5,478$60,528$468$201,786
Watch5232053,414—3322724,899—9,645
Substandard5863613,587—13—3181004,965
Doubtful—200—14————214
Non-accrual loans—2981219——159—488
Total$17,071$27,502$41,867$29,269$29,167$5,750$65,904$568$217,098
Gross YTD charge-offs—31—882511,716—1,888
Real Estate Construction - Residential
Pass$9,360$24,245$2,193$625$171$—$—$—$36,594
Non-accrual loans—454——————454
Total$9,360$24,699$2,193$625$171$—$—$—$37,048
Gross YTD charge-offs—————————
Real Estate Construction - Commercial
Pass$22,966$13,552$11,013$4,086$644$722$2,086$—$55,069
Watch—26915———103—387
Non-accrual loans—————59——59
Total$22,966$13,821$11,028$4,086$644$781$2,189$—$55,515
Gross YTD charge-offs—————————
Real Estate Mortgage - Residential
Pass$16,252$55,692$121,170$58,044$45,455$26,561$45,134$421$368,729
Watch1,4511032444013691,432280—4,280
Substandard6817———91——176
Non-accrual loans——2779057273192—889
Total$17,771$55,812$121,691$58,535$45,881$28,357$45,606$421$374,074
Gross YTD charge-offs—————122—23
Real Estate Mortgage - Commercial
Pass$16,427$123,800$231,085$212,203$78,877$63,368$19,339$51$745,150
Watch3,0315,2534,9822,74227935776—16,720
Special Mention25,981—5,811————58232,374
Substandard477102101,155—279——2,401
Non-accrual loans—1,136———169——1,305
Total$45,486$130,899$242,088$216,100$79,156$64,173$19,415$633$797,950
Gross YTD charge-offs———65—24——89
Installment and other Consumer
Pass$1,703$4,788$5,009$1,838$860$2,527$76$7$16,808
Non-accrual loans—29—————11
Total$1,703$4,790$5,018$1,838$860$2,527$76$7$16,819
Gross YTD charge-offs—373—117——130
Total Portfolio
Pass$82,670$248,784$405,255$305,832$154,829$98,656$127,163$947$1,424,136
Watch5,0055,8308,6553,1439802,0615,358—31,032
Special Mention25,981—5,811————58232,374
Substandard7011,0883,7971,155133703181007,542
Doubtful—200—14————214
Non-accrual loans—1,62136730957501351—3,206
Total$114,357$257,523$423,885$310,453$155,879$101,588$133,190$1,629$1,498,504
Total Gross YTD charge-offs$—$34$7$156$2$193$1,738$—$2,130

The following table presents the recorded investment by risk categories at December 31, 2023:

Term Loans
Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Year and Risk Grades
(in thousands)20232022202120202019PriorRevolving Loans Amortized Cost BasisRevolving Loans Converted to Term Loans Amortized Cost BasisTotal
Commercial, Financial, & Agricultural
Pass$40,103$43,082$32,812$30,965$4,774$5,022$55,379$213$212,350
Watch12,5053258632822,502—5,911
Substandard3713,7581916——3231,2995,786
Non-accrual loans15996317—7—1,649—2,228
Total$40,634$49,441$33,180$31,567$4,784$5,304$59,853$1,512$226,275
Gross YTD charge-offs—1———160——161
Real Estate Construction - Residential
Pass$39,847$17,259$634$175$—$—$—$—$57,915
Non-accrual loans432———————432
Total$40,279$17,259$634$175$—$—$—$—$58,347
Gross YTD charge-offs—————————
Real Estate Construction - Commercial
Pass$49,041$53,058$24,371$1,040$31$735$187$—$128,463
Watch93417————103—1,054
Substandard710———————710
Non-accrual loans—————69——69
Total$50,685$53,075$24,371$1,040$31$804$290$—$130,296
Gross YTD charge-offs—————————
Real Estate Mortgage - Residential
Pass$65,472$121,430$62,998$47,884$7,242$19,193$44,574$202$368,995
Watch179251411293711,31023—2,538
Substandard16——129—126——271
Non-accrual loans—2393135—24690—587
Total$65,667$121,704$63,502$48,441$7,313$20,875$44,687$202$372,391
Gross YTD charge-offs———75——13—88
Real Estate Mortgage - Commercial
Pass$99,081$208,699$204,789$84,363$27,085$39,941$16,059$659$680,676
Watch15,75910,9782,7379134589770—30,877
Substandard—21515,944—45289——16,493
Non-accrual loans1,8175471221283—100—2,978
Total$116,657$219,946$224,182$84,666$27,558$41,127$16,229$659$731,024
Gross YTD charge-offs—————32——32
Installment and other Consumer
Pass$7,430$6,497$2,720$1,287$987$1,803$90$—$20,814
Total$7,430$6,497$2,720$1,287$987$1,803$90$—$20,814
Gross YTD charge-offs84237——2321—347
Total Portfolio
Pass$300,974$450,025$328,324$165,714$40,119$66,694$116,289$1,074$1,469,213
Watch16,87313,7513,1809704192,4892,698—40,380
Substandard1,0973,97315,963145454153231,29923,260
Non-accrual loans2,4081731,122347903151,839—6,294
Total$321,352$467,922$348,589$167,176$40,673$69,913$121,149$2,373$1,539,147
Total Gross YTD charge-offs$84$24$7$75$—$424$14$—$628

Delinquent and Non-Accrual Loans

The delinquency status of loans is determined based on the contractual terms of the notes. Loans are generally classified as delinquent once payments become 30 days or more past due. The Company’s policy is to discontinue the accrual of interest income on any loan when, in the opinion of management, the ultimate collectability of interest or principal is no longer probable. In general, loans are placed on non-accrual status when they become 90 days or more past due. However, management considers many factors before placing a loan on non-accrual status, including the delinquency status of the loan, the overall financial condition of the borrower, the progress of management’s collection efforts and the value of the underlying collateral. Subsequent interest payments received on non-accrual loans are applied to principal if any doubt exists as to the collectability of such principal; otherwise, such receipts are recorded as interest income on a cash basis. Non-accrual loans are returned to accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the financial condition of the borrower indicates that the timely collectability of interest and principal is probable and the borrower demonstrates the ability to pay under the terms of the note through a sustained period of repayment performance, which is generally six months.

The following table presents the recorded investment in non-accrual loans and loans past due over 90 days still on accrual by class of loans as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

(in thousands)Non-accrual with no AllowanceNon-accrual with AllowanceTotal Non-accrual90 Days Past Due And Still AccruingTotal Non-performing Loans
Commercial, Financial, and Agricultural$—$702$702$—$702
Real estate construction − residential—454454—454
Real estate construction − commercial—5959—59
Real estate mortgage − residential—8898892931,182
Real estate mortgage − commercial—1,3051,3057092,014
Installment and Other Consumer—11111526
Total$—$3,420$3,420$1,017$4,437
Commercial, Financial, and Agricultural$—$2,228$2,228$—$2,228
Real estate construction − residential—432432—432
Real estate construction − commercial—6969—69
Real estate mortgage − residential—587587115702
Real estate mortgage − commercial2,3686102,978—2,978
Installment and Other Consumer———44
Total$2,368$3,926$6,294$119$6,413

No material amount of interest income was recognized on non-accrual loans during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

The following table provides aging information for the Company’s past due and non-accrual loans at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

(in thousands)Current or Less Than 30 Days Past Due30 - 89 Days Past Due90 Days Past Due And Still AccruingNon-AccrualTotal
Commercial, Financial, and Agricultural$215,363$1,033$—$702$217,098
Real estate construction − residential36,594——45437,048
Real estate construction − commercial55,456——5955,515
Real estate mortgage − residential371,2331,659293889374,074
Real estate mortgage − commercial795,857797091,305797,950
Installment and Other Consumer16,595198151116,819
Total$1,491,098$2,969$1,017$3,420$1,498,504
Commercial, Financial, and Agricultural$223,845$202$—$2,228$226,275
Real estate construction − residential57,568347—43258,347
Real estate construction − commercial130,227——69130,296
Real estate mortgage − residential368,9562,733115587372,391
Real estate mortgage − commercial728,02917—2,978731,024
Installment and Other Consumer20,6072034—20,814
Total$1,529,232$3,502$119$6,294$1,539,147

Loan Modifications for Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty

In the normal course of business, the Company may execute loan modifications with borrowers. These modifications are analyzed to determine whether the modification is considered concessionary, long-term and made to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty. The Company’s modifications generally include interest rate adjustments, principal reductions, and amortization and maturity date extensions. If a loan modification is determined to be made to a borrower experiencing financial difficulty, the loan is considered collateral-dependent and evaluated as part of the allowance for credit losses as described above in the Allowance for Credit Losses section of this note.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company didnot modify any loans made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. The Company monitors loan payments on an on-going basis to determine if a loan is considered to have a payment default. Determination of payment default involves analyzing the economic conditions that exist for each customer and their ability to generate positive cash flows during the loan term.

The Company designates certain long-term fixed rate personal real estate loans as held for sale. These loans are initially measured at fair value under the fair value option election with subsequent changes in fair value recognized in mortgage banking income. The loans are primarily sold to Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, PennyMac, and various other secondary market investors. At June 30, 2024, the carrying amount of these loans was $1.4 million compared to $3.9 million at December 31, 2023.

(3)Other Real Estate and Other Assets Acquired in Settlement of Loans

June 30,December 31,
(in thousands)20242023
Commercial$98$—
Real estate construction - commercial2,5497,668
Real estate mortgage - residential—20
Real estate mortgage - commercial2,722—
Repossessed assets—6
Total$5,369$7,694
Less valuation allowance for other real estate owned(1,744)(5,950)
Total other real estate owned and repossessed assets$3,625$1,744

Changes in the net carrying amount of other real estate owned and repossessed assets were as follows for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
Balance at beginning of period$7,887$10,911$7,694$11,459
Additions net of (charge-offs)2,730442,94944
Proceeds from sales(1,488)(70)(1,548)(627)
Charge-offs against the valuation allowance for other real estate owned, net(3,820)—(3,820)—
Net gain on sales60399448
Total other real estate owned5,36910,924$5,369$10,924
Less valuation allowance for other real estate owned(1,744)(4,495)(1,744)(4,495)
Balance at end of period$3,625$6,429$3,625$6,429

At June 30, 2024, there were $0.1 million of consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties in the process of foreclosure compared to $0.01 million at December 31, 2023.

Activity in the valuation allowance for other real estate owned was as follows for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
Balance at beginning of period$5,950$2,664$5,950$2,664
Provision for valuation allowance for other real estate owned(386)1,831(386)1,831
Charge-offs(3,820)—(3,820)—
Balance at end of period$1,744$4,495$1,744$4,495

(4)Investment Securities

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities classified as available-for-sale at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

Gross Unrealized
(in thousands)Total Amortized CostGainsLossesFair Value
U.S. government and federal agency obligations$409$—$(15)$394
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises13,030—(303)12,727
Obligations of states and political subdivisions125,94319(23,137)102,825
Mortgage-backed securities63,12635(6,519)56,642
Other debt securities (a)12,54516(1,036)11,525
Bank issued trust preferred securities (a)1,486—(274)1,212
Total available-for-sale securities$216,539$70$(31,284)$185,325
U.S. Treasury$1,977$1$—$1,978
U.S. government and federal agency obligations446—(19)427
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises22,04216(236)21,822
Obligations of states and political subdivisions126,39655(19,566)106,885
Mortgage-backed securities51,73627(6,123)45,640
Other debt securities (a)11,82522(1,026)10,821
Bank issued trust preferred securities (a)1,486—(317)1,169
Total available-for-sale securities$215,908$121$(27,287)$188,742

(a) Certain hybrid instruments possessing characteristics typically associated with debt obligations.

The Company’s investment securities are classified as available for sale. Agency bonds and notes, loan certificates guaranteed by the Small Business Administration, residential and commercial agency mortgage-backed securities, and agency collateralized mortgage obligations include securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association, a U.S. government agency, and the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and the FHLB, which are U.S. government-sponsored enterprises.

Debt securities with carrying values aggregating approximately $91.6 million and $89.2 million at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, were pledged to secure public funds, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, and for other purposes as required or permitted by law.

There wereno proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. All gains and losses recognized on equity securities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were unrealized.

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities classified as available-for-sale at June 30, 2024, by contractual maturity are shown below. Accrued interest on investments totaled $1.5 million and $1.4 million at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and is included in the accrued interest receivable on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The total amount of accrued interest is excluded from the amortized cost basis of investments presented below. Further, the Company has elected not to measure an allowance for credit losses for accrued interest receivable. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without prepayment penalties.

(in thousands)Amortized CostFair Value
Due in one year or less$2,056$2,036
Due after one year through five years16,43916,134
Due after five years through ten years27,29424,225
Due after ten years107,62486,288
Total$153,413$128,683
Mortgage-backed securities63,12656,642
Total available-for-sale securities$216,539$185,325

Other Investment Securities

Other investment securities include equity securities with readily determinable fair values and other investment securities that do not have readily determinable fair values. Investments in FHLB stock, and Midwest Independent BankersBank ("MIB") stock, that do not have readily determinable fair values, are required for membership in those organizations.

(in thousands)June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Other securities:
FHLB stock$5,620$6,071
MIB stock151151
Equity securities with readily determinable fair values6378
Total other investment securities$5,834$6,300

Gross unrealized losses on debt securities and the fair value of the related securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

Less than 12 months · 12 months or more
(in thousands)Fair ValueUnrealized LossesFair ValueUnrealized LossesTotal Fair ValueTotal Unrealized Losses
U.S. government and federal agency obligations$—$—$394$(15)$394$(15)
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises10,968(62)1,759(241)12,727(303)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions1,739(171)100,076(22,966)101,815(23,137)
Mortgage-backed securities10,806(39)38,975(6,480)49,781(6,519)
Other debt securities698(22)8,810(1,014)9,508(1,036)
Bank issued trust preferred securities——1,212(274)1,212(274)
Total$24,211$(294)$151,226$(30,990)$175,437$(31,284)
(in thousands)
U.S. Treasury$997$—$—$—$997$—
U.S. government and federal agency obligations——427(19)427(19)
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises11,995(8)1,772(228)13,767(236)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions1,501(158)103,283(19,408)104,784(19,566)
Mortgage-backed securities2,935(40)39,793(6,083)42,728(6,123)
Other debt securities——8,799(1,026)8,799(1,026)
Bank issued trust preferred securities——1,169(317)1,169(317)
Total$17,428$(206)$155,243$(27,081)$172,671$(27,287)

The total available-for-sale portfolio consisted of approximately 389 securities at June 30, 2024. The portfolio included 376 securities having an aggregate fair value of $175.4 million that were in a loss position at June 30, 2024. Securities identified as temporarily impaired which had been in a loss position for 12 months or longer totaled $151.2 million at fair value at June 30, 2024. The $31.3 million aggregate unrealized loss included in accumulated other comprehensive loss at June 30, 2024 was caused by interest rate fluctuations.

The total available-for-sale portfolio consisted of approximately 385 securities at December 31, 2023. The portfolio included 370 securities having an aggregate fair value of $172.7 million that were in a loss position at December 31, 2023. Securities identified as temporarily impaired which had been in a loss position for 12 months or longer totaled $155.2 million at fair value at December 31, 2023. The $27.3 million aggregate unrealized loss included in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2023 was caused by interest rate fluctuations.

The decline in fair value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality. In the absence of changes in credit quality of these investments, the fair value is expected to recover on all debt securities as they approach their maturity date or re-pricing date, or if market yields for such investments decline. In addition, the Company does not have the intent to sell these investments over the period of recovery, and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell such investment securities.

(5)Intangible Assets

Mortgage Servicing Rights

On January 31, 2024, the Company sold its mortgage servicing rights portfolio and all serviced loans transferred to the new servicer on April 30, 2024. The balance of the servicing portfolio for loans sold to the secondary market was approximately $220.7 million at December 31, 2023 and $231.1 million at June 30, 2023. Mortgage loan servicing fees, reported in real estate servicing fees, net, earned on loans sold were $0.04 million and $0.1 million for the three and six months ended

June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to $0.2 million and $0.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

The table below presents changes in mortgage servicing rights (MSRs) for the periods indicated.

Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)20242023
Balance at beginning of period$1,738$2,899
Originated mortgage servicing rights—30
Sale proceeds(1,589)—
Changes in fair value:
Due to changes in model inputs and assumptions (1)—101
Other changes in fair value (2)(149)(128)
Total changes in fair value(149)(27)
Balance at end of period$—$2,902

(1)The change in fair value resulting from changes in valuation inputs or assumptions, reported in real estate servicing fees, net, used in the valuation model reflects the change in discount rates and prepayment speed assumptions primarily due to changes in interest rates.

(2)Other changes in fair value, reported in real estate servicing fees, net, reflect changes due to customer payments and passage of time.

Total changes in fair value are reported in real estate servicing fees, net, reported in non-interest income in the Company's consolidated statements of income. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company recognized a $1.1 million mortgage MSR valuation write-down upon accepting a letter of intent to sell the Company's servicing portfolio, which closed during the first quarter of 2024. Prior to the fourth quarter of 2023, valuation assumptions were reviewed with a third party specialist. The following key data and assumptions were used in estimating the fair value of the Company’s MSRs for the periods indicated/as of June 30, 2023:

Six Months Ended June 30,
20242023
Weighted average constant prepayment rateNA6.74%
Weighted average note rateNA3.47%
Weighted average discount rateNA11.00%
Weighted average expected life (in years)NA7.12

(6)Deposits

The table below presents the aggregate amount of time deposits with balances that met or exceeded the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance limit of $250,000 and brokered deposits for the periods indicated.

(aggregate amounts in thousands)June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Time deposits with balances > $250,000$101,025$108,147
Brokered deposits$30,379$161

(7)Leases

The Company's leases primarily consist of office space and bank branches with remaining lease terms of generally 1 to 10 years. As of June 30, 2024, operating right of use (ROU) assets and liabilities were both $1.1 million. As of June 30, 2024, the weighted-average remaining lease term on these operating leases was approximately 4.7 years and the weighted-average discount rate used to measure the lease liabilities was approximately 4.0%.

Operating leases in which the Company is the lessee are recorded as operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities. Currently, the Company does not have any finance leases. The ROU assets are included inpremises and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets.

Operating lease ROU assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset during the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized at lease commencement based on the present value of the remaining lease payments using a discount rate that represents the Company's incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date.

Operating lease cost, which is comprised of amortization of the ROU asset and the implicit interest accreted on the operating lease liability, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, and is recorded in net occupancy expense in the consolidated statements of income. The operating lease cost was $0.06 million and $0.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

Lease and non-lease components of new lease agreements are accounted for separately. Lease components include fixed payments such as rent, real estate taxes and insurance costs and non-lease components include common-area maintenance costs. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet; the Company recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Operating lease expense for these leases was $0.02 million and $0.04 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to $0.03 million and $0.06 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

The table below summarizes the maturity of remaining operating lease liabilities:

Lease payments due in:Operating Lease
(in thousands)
2024 (excluding 6 months ended June 30, 2024)$127
2025257
2026259
2027262
2028265
Thereafter44
Total lease payments$1,214
Less imputed interest(104)
Total lease liabilities, as reported$1,110

(8)Income Taxes

Income taxes as a percentage of earnings before income taxes as reported in the consolidated financial statements was 18.2% and 18.0% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to 17.2% and 17.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. The effective tax rate for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, is lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to tax-free revenues.

The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income of the appropriate character during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning initiatives in making this assessment. In management's opinion, the Company will more likely than not realize the benefits of its deferred tax assets and, therefore, has not established a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of June 30, 2024. Management arrived at this conclusion based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income of the appropriate character over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible.

The Company follows ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, which addresses the accounting for uncertain tax positions. For each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not have any uncertain tax provisions, and did not record any related tax liabilities.

(9)Stockholders’ Equity and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

The following table summarizes the change in the components of the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
(in thousands)Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities (1)Unrecognized Net Pension and Postretirement Costs (2)Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at beginning of period$(21,461)$7,699$(13,762)
Other comprehensive loss, before reclassifications(4,048)(345)(4,393)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)———
Current period other comprehensive loss, before tax(4,048)(345)(4,393)
Income tax benefit85072922
Current period other comprehensive loss, net of tax(3,198)(273)(3,471)
Balance at end of period$(24,659)$7,426$(17,233)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
(in thousands)Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities (1)Unrecognized Net Pension and Postretirement Costs (2)Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balance at beginning of period$(36,657)$4,943$(31,714)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications1,743(320)1,423
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss———
Current period other comprehensive income (loss), before tax1,743(320)1,423
Income tax (expense) benefit(366)67(299)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax1,377(253)1,124
Balance at end of period$(35,280)$4,690$(30,590)

(1)The pre-tax amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are included in investment securities gains (losses), net in the consolidated statements of income.

(2)The pre-tax amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost.

(10)Share-Based Compensation

Equity-Based Compensation Plan

At the 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, held on June 6, 2023, the Company's shareholders approved the Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan (the Equity Plan), which was previously approved by the Company's Board of Directors. The purpose of the Equity Plan is to allow eligible participants of the Company and its subsidiaries to acquire or increase a proprietary and vested interest in the growth and performance of the Company. The Equity Plan is also designed to assist the Company in attracting and retaining selected service providers by providing them with the opportunity to participate in the success and profitability of the Company. The terms of the Equity Plan provide for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, other equity-based awards and cash awards. Subject to certain adjustments, the maximum number of shares of the Company's common stock that may be delivered pursuant to awards under the Equity Plan is 203,000 shares. Eligible participants under the Equity Plan include all employees, non-employee directors and consultants of the Company or its subsidiaries. The Equity Plan is currently administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors

The Compensation Committee adopted a form of restricted stock unit award agreement (service-based vesting). The Company issues restricted share units ("RSUs") to provide additional incentives to key officers, employees, and non-employee directors. Awards are granted as determined by the Compensation Committee. The service-based RSUs vest, and shares of common stock are issued, in equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the date of grant.

The following table summarizes the status of the Company's RSUs for the six months ended June 30, 2024:

RSUs
(in thousands, except per share amounts)QuantityWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per share
Non-vested at January 1, 202418,277$20.63
Granted11,15120.18
Vested(4,092)19.80
Forfeited——
Non-vested at June 30, 202425,336$20.20

The fair value of the RSUs units is determined using the Company’s stock price on the date of grant. Total share-based compensation expense recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 for these RSUs was $0.04 million and $0.1 million, respectively. No share-based compensation expense was recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. Forfeitures will be recognized as they occur.

At June 30, 2024, there was $0.5 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to RSUs that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years.

(11)Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefits

Employee benefits charged to operating expenses are summarized in the table below for the periods indicated.

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
Payroll taxes$384$387$827$854
Medical plans408427836894
401(k) match and profit sharing295221620511
Periodic pension cost245247528531
Other—8119
Total employee benefits$1,332$1,290$2,812$2,809

The Company's profit-sharing plan includes a matching 401(k) portion, in which the Company matches the first 3% of eligible employee contributions. The Company made annual contributions for the discretionary portion in an amount up to 6% of income before income taxes and before contributions to the profit-sharing and pension plans for all participants, limited to the maximum amount deductible for federal income tax purposes, for each of the periods shown. In addition, employees were able to make additional tax-deferred contributions.

Other Plans

On November 7, 2018, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted a supplemental executive retirement plan (SERP), effective as of January 1, 2018. The SERP provides select employees who satisfy certain eligibility requirements with certain benefits upon retirement, termination of employment or death.

The accrued liability relating to the SERP was $1.8 million as of June 30, 2024, and the expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was $0.02 million and $0.05 million, respectively, compared to $0.01 million and $0.02 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, and is recognized over the required service period.

Pension

The Company provides a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan for all full-time and eligible employees. Beginning January 1, 2018 and for all retrospective periods presented, the Company adopted the guidance under ASU 2017-07, Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. Under the guidance, only the service cost component of the net periodic benefit cost is reported in the same income statement line item as salaries and benefits, and the remaining components are reported as other non-interest expense. An employer is required to recognize the funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan as an asset or liability in its balance sheet and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income. Under the Company’s funding policy for the defined benefit pension plan, contributions are made to a trust as necessary to provide for current service and for any unfunded accrued actuarial liabilities over a reasonable period. To the extent that these requirements are fully covered by assets in the trust, a contribution might not be made in a particular year.

Effective July 1, 2017, the Company amended the pension plan to effectuate a “soft freeze” such that no individual hired (or rehired in the case of a former employee) by the Company after September 30, 2017, whether or not such individual is or was a vested member in the plan, will be eligible to be an active member and be entitled to accrue any benefits under the plan.

Components of Net Pension Cost (Income) and Other Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following items are components of net pension cost (income) for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)2024202320242023
Service cost - benefits earned during the year$218$219$474$473
Interest costs on projected benefit obligations (a)366349738714
Expected return on plan assets (a)(589)(544)(1,179)(1,089)
Expected administrative expenses27285458
Amortization of unrecognized net gain (a)(186)(178)(345)(320)
Net periodic pension income$(164)$(126)$(258)$(164)

(a)The components of net periodic pension cost (income) other than the service cost and expected administrative expenses are included in other non-interest income.

Net periodic pension benefit costs (income) include interest costs based on an assumed discount rate, the expected return on plan assets based on actuarially derived market-related values, and the amortization of net actuarial (gains) losses. Net periodic postretirement benefit costs include service costs, interest costs based on an assumed discount rate, and the amortization of prior service credits and net actuarial gains. Differences between expected and actual results in each year are included in the net actuarial gain or loss amount, which is recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income. The net actuarial gain or loss in excess of a 10% corridor is amortized in net periodic benefit cost over the average remaining service period of active participants in the pension plan. The prior service credit is amortized over the average remaining service period to full eligibility for participating employees expected to receive benefits. Currently, there is no prior service cost or net transition (asset)/obligation to be amortized.

(12)Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share gives effect to all dilutive potential shares that were outstanding during the period.

Presented below is a summary of the components used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per common share, which have been restated for all stock dividends:

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)2024202320242023
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Net income available to shareholders$4,629$2,549$9,085$5,820
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding6,995,9567,039,3237,014,0637,039,323
Effect of dilutive equity-based awards————
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding6,995,9567,039,3237,014,0637,039,323
Basic earnings per share$0.66$0.36$1.29$0.83
Diluted earnings per share$0.66$0.36$1.29$0.83

The dilutive effect of RSUs is reflected in diluted earnings per share unless the impact is anti-dilutive, by application of the treasury stock method.

Repurchase Program

Pursuant to the Company's 2019 Repurchase Plan, management is given discretion to determine the number and pricing of the shares to be repurchased, as well as the timing of any such repurchases. The Company repurchased 51,692 common shares under the repurchase plan during the first six months of 2024 at an average cost of $19.46 per share totaling $1.0 million. As of June 30, 2024, $4.0 million remained available for share repurchases pursuant to the plan.

(13)Fair Value Measurements

Fair value represents the amount expected to be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in its principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

Depending on the nature of the asset or liability, the Company uses various valuation methodologies and assumptions to estimate fair value. The measurement of fair value under U.S. GAAP uses a hierarchy intended to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. This hierarchy uses three levels of inputs to measure the fair value of assets and liabilities as follows.

The fair value hierarchy is as follows:

Level 1 – Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. A quoted price in an active market provides the most reliable evidence of fair value and is used to measure fair value whenever available. A contractually binding sales price also provides reliable evidence of fair value.

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These might include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.

Level 3 – Inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability and significant to the fair value. These may be internally developed using the Company’s best information and assumptions that a market participant would consider.

In accordance with fair value accounting guidance, the Company measures, records, and reports various types of assets and liabilities at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis in the consolidated financial statements. Nonfinancial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis would include foreclosed real estate, long-lived assets, and core deposit intangible assets, which are reviewed when circumstances or other events indicate that impairment may have occurred.

Valuation Methods for Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Following is a description of the Company’s valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis:

Available-for-Sale Securities

The fair value measurements of the Company’s investment securities are determined by a third party pricing service that considers observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond’s terms and conditions, among other things. The fair value measurements are subject to management's independent verification to another pricing source for reasonableness each quarter.

Other Investment Securities

Other investment securities include equity securities with readily determinable fair values and other investment securities that do not have readily determinable fair values. Investments in FHLB stock and MIB stock, that do not have readily determinable fair values, are required for membership in those organizations. Equity securities that are not actively traded are classified in Level 2.

Equity securities with readily determinable fair values are recorded at fair value, with changes in fair value reflected in earnings. Equity securities that do not have readily determinable fair values are carried at cost and are periodically assessed for impairment. The Company uses Level 1 inputs to value equity securities that are traded in active markets.

The fair value of the commitment in forward sale agreements loans is the price at which they could be sold in the principal market at the measurement date, therefore the Company classifies these loans as Level 2.

Derivative Assets and Liabilities

Derivative assets and liabilities include interest rate lock commitments (IRLCs) and forward sale commitments. The fair values of IRLCs and forward sale commitments are determined using readily observable market data such as interest rates, prices, volatility factors, and customer credit-related adjustments. For IRLCs, the fair value is subject to the anticipated loan funding probability (pull-through rate), which is considered an unobservable factor. Factors that affect pull-through rates include origination channel, current mortgage interest rates in the market versus the interest rate incorporated in the IRLC, the purpose of the mortgage, stage of completion of the underlying application and underwriting process, and the time remaining until the IRLC expires. The Company classifies IRLCs as Level 3 due to the unobservable input of pull-through rates.

Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSRs)

The Company sold its servicing portfolio on January 31, 2024. In prior periods, the fair value of MSRs is based on the discounted value of estimated future cash flows utilizing contractual cash flows, servicing rate, constant prepayment rate, servicing cost, and discount rate factors. Accordingly, the fair value is estimated based on a valuation model that calculates the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The model incorporates assumptions that market participants use in estimating future net servicing income, including estimates of prepayment speeds, market discount rates, cost to service, float earnings rates, and other ancillary income, including late fees. The valuation models estimate the present value of estimated future net servicing income. The Company classifies its MSRs as Level 3.

Fair Value Measurements
(in thousands)Fair ValueQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
U.S. government and federal agency obligations$394$—$394$—
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises12,727—12,727—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions102,825—102,825—
Mortgage-backed securities56,642—56,642—
Other debt securities11,525—11,525—
Bank-issued trust preferred securities1,212—1,212—
Equity securities6363——
Interest rate lock commitments11——11
Forward sale commitments1—1—
Loans held for sale1,368—1,368—
Total$186,768$63$186,694$11
Liabilities:
Interest rate lock commitments$1$—$—$1
Forward sale commitments5—5—
Total$6$—$5$1
Assets:
U.S. Treasury$1,978$1,978$—$—
U.S. government and federal agency obligations427—427—
U.S. government-sponsored enterprises21,822—21,822—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions106,885—106,885—
Mortgage-backed securities45,640—45,640—
Other debt securities10,821—10,821—
Bank-issued trust preferred securities1,169—1,169—
Equity securities7878——
Interest rate lock commitments43——43
Loans held for sale3,884—3,884—
Mortgage servicing rights1,738——1,738
Total$194,485$2,056$190,648$1,781
Liabilities:
Interest rate lock commitments$2$—$—$2
Forward sale commitments41—41—
Total$43$—$41$2

The changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized as follows:

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Mortgage Servicing Rights · Interest Rate Lock Commitments
Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands) · 2024 · 2023 · 2024 · 2023
Balance at beginning of period$1,738$2,899$41$2
Total gains or (losses) (realized/unrealized):
Included in earnings(149)(27)(11)(18)
Included in other comprehensive income————
Purchases————
Sales(1,589)—(76)(110)
Issues—3056141
Balance at end of period$—$2,902$10$15

Valuation Methods for Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

Following is a description of the Company’s valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis:

Collateral Dependent Impaired Loans

While the overall loan portfolio is not carried at fair value, the Company periodically records non-recurring adjustments to the carrying value of loans based on fair value measurements for partial charge-offs of the uncollectible portions of those loans. Non-recurring adjustments also include certain impairment amounts for collateral dependent loans when establishing the allowance for credit losses. Such amounts are generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral supporting the loan. In determining the value of real estate collateral, the Company relies on external and internal appraisals of property values depending on the size and complexity of the real estate collateral. The Company maintains staff trained to perform in-house evaluations and also to review third-party appraisal reports for reasonableness. In the case of non-real estate collateral, reliance is placed on a variety of sources, including external estimates of value and judgments based on the experience and expertise of internal specialists. Values of all loan collateral are regularly reviewed by a senior loan committee. Because many of these inputs are not observable, the measurements are classified as Level 3. As of June 30, 2024, the Company identified $1.6 million in collateral-dependent loans that required a $0.6 million specific allowance for credit losses. Related to these loans, there were $1.9 million in charge-offs recorded in each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. As of June 30, 2023, the Company identified $2.9 million in collateral-dependent loans that required a $0.03 million specific allowance for credit losses. Related to these loans, there were $0.02 million and $0.03 million in charge-offs recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

Other Real Estate and Foreclosed Assets

Other real estate owned (OREO) and foreclosed assets consisted of loan collateral repossessed through foreclosure. This collateral is comprised of commercial and residential real estate and other non-real estate property, including autos, manufactured homes, and construction equipment. Subsequent to foreclosure, these assets are initially carried at fair value of the collateral less estimated selling costs. Fair value, when recorded, is generally based upon appraisals by approved, independent state-certified appraisers. Like impaired loans, appraisals on OREO may be discounted based on the Company’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of appraisal or other information available. During the holding period, valuations are updated periodically, and the assets may be written down to reflect a new cost basis. Because many of these inputs are not observable, the measurements are classified as Level 3.

Fair Value Measurements Using
(in thousands)Total Fair ValueQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)Three Months Ended June 30, Total Gains (Losses)*Six Months Ended June 30, Total Gains (Losses)*
Assets:
Collateral dependent impaired loans:
Commercial, financial, & agricultural$13——$13$(1,835)$(1,835)
Real estate construction − residential260——260——
Real estate mortgage - residential————(22)(22)
Real estate mortgage - commercial740——740(66)(89)
Total$1,013$—$—$1,013$(1,923)$(1,946)
Other real estate and repossessed assets$3,625$—$—$3,625$446$480
Assets:
Collateral dependent impaired loans:
Commercial, financial, & agricultural$50$—$—$50$—$—
Real estate mortgage - residential120——120——
Real estate mortgage - commercial2,660——2,660(20)(25)
Total$2,830$—$—$2,830$(20)$(25)
Other real estate and repossessed assets$6,429$—$—$6,429$(1,792)$(1,783)

*Total gains (losses) reported for other real estate and foreclosed assets include charge-offs, valuation write downs, and net losses taken during the periods reported.

(14)Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate such value:

Loans

Fair values are estimated for portfolios with similar financial characteristics. Loans are segregated by type, such as commercial, real estate, and consumer. Each loan category is further segmented into fixed and variable interest rate categories. The fair value of loans, or exit price, is estimated by using the future value of discounted cash flows using comparable market rates for similar types of loan products and adjusted for market factors. The discount rates used are estimated using comparable market rates for similar types of loan products adjusted to be commensurate with the credit risk, overhead costs, and optionality of such instruments.

Federal funds Sold, Cash, and Due from Banks

The carrying amounts of short-term federal funds sold, interest-earning deposits with banks, and cash and due from banks approximate fair value. Federal funds sold classified as short-term generally mature in 90 days or less.

Certificates of Deposit in Other Banks

Certificates of deposit are other investments made by the Company with other financial institutions that are carried at cost; which is equal to fair value.

Cash Surrender Value - Life Insurance

The fair value of Bank-owned life insurance approximates the carrying amount. Upon liquidation of these investments, the Company would receive the cash surrender value; which equals the carrying amount.

Accrued Interest Receivable and Payable

For accrued interest receivable and payable, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short maturity for these financial instruments.

Deposits

The fair value of deposits with no stated maturity, such as non-interest-bearing demand, NOW accounts, savings, and money market, is equal to the amount payable on demand. The fair value of time deposits is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Federal funds Purchased and Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

For Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value, as such instruments reprice in a short time period.

Subordinated Notes and Other Borrowings

The fair value of subordinated notes and other borrowings is based on the discounted value of contractual cash-flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently offered for other borrowed money of similar remaining maturities.

A summary of the carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is as follows:

Fair Value Measurements
June 30, 2024 · Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets · Other Observable Inputs · Net Significant Unobservable Inputs
(in thousands)Carrying amountFair value(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Assets:
Cash and due from banks$16,754$16,754$16,754$—$—
Federal funds sold and overnight interest-bearing deposits59,08859,08859,088——
Certificates of deposit in other banks1,0001,0001,000——
Available-for-sale securities185,325185,3250185,325—
Other investment securities5,8345,834635,771—
Loans, net1,476,5241,383,371——1,383,371
Loans held for sale1,3681,368—1,368—
Cash surrender value - life insurance38,10938,109—38,109—
Interest rate lock commitments1111——11
Forward sale commitments11—1—
Accrued interest receivable7,9817,9817,981——
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing demand$401,618$401,618$401,618$—$—
Savings, interest checking and money market804,183804,183804,183——
Time deposits344,449342,279——342,279
FHLB advances and other borrowings99,10099,10010099,000—
Subordinated notes49,48640,365—40,365—
Interest rate lock commitments11——1
Forward sale commitments55—5—
Accrued interest payable2,1132,1132,113——
Fair Value Measurements
December 31, 2023 · Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets · Other Observable Inputs · Net Significant Unobservable Inputs
(in thousands)Carrying amountFair value(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Assets:
Cash and due from banks$15,675$15,675$15,675$—$—
Federal funds sold and overnight interest-bearing deposits77,77577,77577,775——
Available-for-sale securities188,742188,7421,978186,764—
Other investment securities6,3006,300786,222—
Loans, net1,515,4031,364,533——1,364,533
Loans held for sale3,8843,884—3,884—
Cash surrender value - life insurance2,6242,624—2,624—
Interest rate lock commitments4343——43
Accrued interest receivable8,6618,6618,661——
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing demand$402,241$402,241$402,241$—$—
Savings, interest checking and money market846,452846,452846,452——
Time deposits322,151319,929——319,929
FHLB advances and other borrowings107,000107,245—107,245—
Subordinated notes49,48638,939—38,939—
Interest rate lock commitments22——2
Forward sale commitments4141—41—
Accrued interest payable1,7721,7721,772——

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments

The fair value of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements, the likelihood of the counterparties drawing on such financial instruments, and the present creditworthiness of such counterparties. The Company believes such commitments have been made on terms that are competitive in the markets in which it operates.

Limitations

The fair value estimates provided are made at a point in time based on market information and information about the financial instruments. Because no market exists for a portion of the Company’s financial instruments, fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected loss experience, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of various financial instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the fair value estimates.

(15)Commitments and Contingencies

The Company issues financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business of meeting the financing needs of its customers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. These instruments may involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company’s extent of involvement and maximum potential exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual amount of these instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for financial instruments included on its consolidated balance sheets.

The allowance for credit losses associated with unfunded commitments and letters of credit is recorded within other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. At June 30, 2024, the allowance for credit losses for unfunded commitments was $0.9 million.

The contractual amounts of off-balance-sheet financial instruments were as follows as of the dates indicated:

(in thousands)June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Commitments to extend credit$310,584$286,939
Interest rate lock commitments2,1313,694
Forward sale commitments1,3413,779
Standby letters of credit48,200111,631
Total$362,256$406,043

Commitments

Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since certain of the commitments and letters of credit are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company upon extension of credit, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, furniture and equipment, and real estate.

The Company has two types of commitments related to mortgage loans held for sale: interest rate lock commitments and forward loan sale commitments. Interest rate lock commitments are commitments to extend credit to a customer that has an interest rate lock and are considered derivative instruments.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third-party. These standby letters of credit are primarily issued to support contractual obligations of the Company’s customers. The approximate remaining term of standby letters of credit ranged fromone month tofive years at June 30, 2024.

Pending Litigation

The Company and its subsidiaries are defendants in various legal actions incidental to the Company’s past and current business activities. Based on the Company’s analysis, and considering the inherent uncertainties associated with litigation, management does not believe that it is reasonably possible that these legal actions will materially adversely affect the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations in the near term. The Company records a loss accrual for all legal matters for which it deems a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated. Some legal matters, which are at early stages in the legal process, have not yet progressed to the point where a loss is deemed probable or an amount can be estimated.

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