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FIRST MID BANCSHARES INC

For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 8, 2024.

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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 8, 2024

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Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share data)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Assets
Cash and due from banks:
Non-interest bearing$118,098$122,871
Interest bearing46,06711,211
Federal funds sold268,982
Cash and cash equivalents164,191143,064
Certificates of deposit3,5001,470
Investment securities:
Available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,274,661 and $1,363,721 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)1,115,5521,171,572
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (estimated fair value of $2,298 and $2,286 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively)2,2982,286
Equity securities, at fair value4,4244,074
Loans held for sale8,0854,980
Loans5,606,5065,575,585
Less allowance for credit losses(68,774)(68,675)
Net loans5,537,7325,506,910
Interest receivable38,38735,082
Other real estate owned1,8321,163
Premises and equipment, net101,464101,396
Goodwill, net203,391196,461
Intangible assets, net61,74867,770
Bank owned life insurance169,635166,125
Right of use lease assets14,56014,306
Deferred tax asset, net55,59170,067
Other assets80,099100,068
Total assets$7,562,489$7,586,794
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing$1,387,290$1,398,234
Interest bearing4,701,5444,725,425
Total deposits6,088,8346,123,659
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase204,343213,721
Interest payable6,4915,437
FHLB borrowings238,712263,787
Junior subordinated debentures, net24,22424,058
Subordinated debt, net87,373106,755
Lease liabilities14,87314,615
Other liabilities39,14241,558
Total liabilities6,703,9926,793,590
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock ($4 par value; authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued 24,556,622 and 24,479,708 shares in 2024 and 2023, respectively; outstanding 23,904,051 and 23,827,137 shares in 2024 and 2023, respectively)100,22799,919
Additional paid-in capital512,415509,314
Retained earnings381,736338,662
Deferred compensation2,1472,629
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(116,692)(136,427)
Treasury stock, at cost (652,571 shares in 2024 and 652,571 shares in 2023)(21,336)(20,893)
Total stockholders’ equity858,497793,204
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$7,562,489$7,586,794

Condensed Consolidated State ments of Income (unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

Three months ended · Nine months ended
September 30,September 30,
(In thousands, except per share data)2024202320242023
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans$81,775$69,143$239,158$183,747
Interest on investment securities7,0369,28421,84623,604
Interest on certificates of deposit investments391510244
Interest on federal funds sold2811453297
Interest on deposits with other financial institutions2,3041,8826,3782,547
Total interest income91,18280,438267,537210,239
Interest expense:
Interest on deposits28,34122,04780,77551,394
Interest on securities sold under agreements to repurchase1,4441,6255,1154,811
Interest on FHLB borrowings2,1944,7616,75613,719
Interest on other borrowings1(12)1(3)
Interest on junior subordinated debentures5675451,6461,314
Interest on subordinated debentures1,0921,0293,4663,003
Total interest expense33,63929,99597,75974,238
Net interest income57,54350,443169,778136,001
Provision for credit losses1,2665,9111,9925,552
Net interest income after provision for credit losses56,27744,532167,786130,449
Other income:
Wealth management revenues5,8164,94016,54315,795
Insurance commissions6,0035,19921,74719,416
Service charges3,1212,9949,3047,583
Securities gains (losses), net(277)3,389(433)3,337
Mortgage banking revenue, net1,1098462,8531,328
ATM/debit card revenue4,2673,76612,60310,114
Bank owned life insurance1,1961,0243,5093,854
Other1,7888953,7973,591
Total other income23,02323,05369,92365,018
Other expense:
Salaries and employee benefits31,56525,42292,17775,037
Net occupancy and equipment expense8,0556,92923,12218,969
Net other real estate owned expense1079021711,062
FDIC insurance8297852,6002,324
Amortization of intangible assets3,4052,56810,2425,567
Stationery and supplies4823351,243942
Legal and professional2,5731,8447,5585,314
ATM/debit card1,8691,7514,3413,990
Marketing and donations8367642,5122,326
Other4,2125,79614,72013,184
Total other expense53,93347,096158,686128,715
Income before income taxes25,36720,48979,02366,752
Income taxes5,8855,37219,29315,888
Net income$19,482$15,117$59,730$50,864
Per share data:
Basic net income per common share$0.81$0.68$2.50$2.41
Diluted net income per common share0.810.682.492.40
Cash dividends declared per common share0.240.230.700.69

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)

Three months ended · Nine months ended
September 30,September 30,
(In thousands)2024202320242023
Net income$19,482$15,117$59,730$50,864
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax benefit (expense) of ($11,316) and $10,183 for three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively and ($7,300) and $10,223 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively30,106(24,931)19,421(25,027)
Less: reclassification adjustment for realized gains (losses) included in net income, net of tax benefit (expense) of $77 and ($983) for three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively and $119 and ($968) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively(200)2,406(314)2,369
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes30,306(27,337)19,735(27,396)
Comprehensive income$49,788$(12,220)$79,465$23,468

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(In thousands)CommonStockAdditionalPaid-In-CapitalRetainedEarningsDeferredCompensationAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncome (Loss)TreasuryStockTotal
June 30, 2024$100,194$512,181$367,967$1,382$(146,998)$(21,081)$813,645
Net income——19,482———19,482
Other comprehensive income, net tax————30,306—30,306
Cash dividends on common stock (.24/share)——(5,713)———(5,713)
Forfeiture of 1,201 restricted shares pursuant to the 2017 stock incentive plan(4)(34)————(38)
Issuance of 9,384 common shares pursuant to the employee stock purchase plan37217————254
Deferred compensation———292—(255)37
Vested restricted shares/units compensation expense—51—473——524
September 30, 2024$100,227$512,415$381,736$2,147$(116,692)$(21,336)$858,497
June 30, 2023$86,670$428,504$315,636$1,502$(151,566)$(20,059)$660,687
Net income——15,117———15,117
Other comprehensive loss, net tax————(27,337)—(27,337)
Cash dividends on common stock (.230/share)——(4,701)———(4,701)
Issuance of 11,624 common shares pursuant to the employee stock purchase plan46192————238
Issuance of 3,290,222 common shares pursuant to the acquisition of Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc., net proceeds13,16180,347————93,508
Deferred compensation———153—(186)(33)
Vested restricted shares/units compensation expense—52—417——469
September 30, 2023$99,877$509,095$326,052$2,072$(178,903)$(20,245)$737,948

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024

(In thousands)CommonStockAdditionalPaid-In-CapitalRetainedEarningsDeferredCompensationAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveLossTreasuryStockTotal
December 31, 2023$99,919$509,314$338,662$2,629$(136,427)$(20,893)$793,204
Net income——59,730———59,730
Other comprehensive loss, net tax————19,735—19,735
Cash dividends on common stock (0.70/share)——(16,656)———(16,656)
Issuance of 45,995 restricted shares pursuant to 2017 stock incentive plan, net of forfeitures1851,356————1,541
Issuance of 5,600 common shares pursuant to 2017 stock incentive plan22166————188
Issuance of 25,319 common shares pursuant to the employee stock purchase plan101551————652
Deferred compensation———(1,934)—(443)(2,377)
Grant of restricted units pursuant to 2017 stock incentive plan—1,485————1,485
Release of restricted units pursuant to 2017 stock incentive plan—(617)————(617)
Vested restricted shares/units compensation expense—160—1,452——1,612
September 30, 2024$100,227$512,415$381,736$2,147$(116,692)$(21,336)$858,497

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023

(In thousands)CommonStockAdditionalPaid-In-CapitalRetainedEarningsDeferredCompensationAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveLossTreasuryStockTotal
December 31, 2022$86,366$427,001$289,284$2,064$(151,507)$(20,053)$633,155
Net income——50,864———50,864
Other comprehensive loss, net tax————(27,396)—(27,396)
Cash dividends on common stock (0.69/share)——(14,096)———(14,096)
Issuance of 54,498 restricted shares pursuant to 2017 stock incentive plan, net of forfeitures2181,404————1,622
Issuance of 4,350 common shares pursuant to 2017 stock incentive plan17103————120
Issuance of 28,762 common shares pursuant to the employee stock purchase plan115552————667
Issuance of 3,290,222 common shares pursuant to the acquisition of Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc., net proceeds13,16180,347————93,508
Purchase of 170 shares of treasury stock—————(5)(5)
Deferred compensation———(1,036)—(187)(1,223)
Grant of restricted units pursuant to 2017 stock incentive plan—1,048————1,048
Release of restricted units pursuant to 2017 stock incentive plan—(1,529)————(1,529)
Vested restricted shares/units compensation expense—169—1,044——1,213
September 30, 2023$99,877$509,095$326,052$2,072$(178,903)$(20,245)$737,948

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

Nine months ended September 30,
(In thousands)20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$59,730$50,864
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for credit losses1,9925,552
Depreciation, amortization and accretion, net15,6309,971
Change in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance(3,509)(2,878)
Change in bank owned life insurance—(976)
Stock-based compensation expense1,7411,213
Operating lease payments(2,502)(2,414)
Loss (gain) on investment securities, net433(3,337)
(Gain) loss on sales and write downs of other real estate owned, net(33)1,227
Loss on sale of other assets869
Gain on sale of loans held for sale, net(2,631)(934)
Gain on repayment of subordinated debentures(493)—
Increase in accrued interest receivable(3,305)(4,090)
Increase in accrued interest payable1,3932,306
Origination of loans held for sale(103,534)(51,413)
Proceeds from sale of loans held for sale103,06046,452
Decrease (increase) in other assets21,398(2,351)
Decrease in other liabilities(3,227)(5,692)
Net cash provided by operating activities86,15143,569
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from maturities of certificates of deposit investments245690
Purchases of certificates of deposit investments(2,275)(245)
Proceeds from sales of securities available-for-sale32,338265,145
Proceeds from maturities of securities available-for-sale71,12680,932
Proceeds from maturities of securities held-to-maturity—695
Purchases of securities available-for-sale(16,299)(1,063)
Purchase of securities held-to-maturity(57)—
Net (increase) decrease in loans(33,305)21,078
Purchases of premises and equipment(3,703)(3,021)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment7—
Proceeds from sales of other real property owned3181,754
Proceeds from bank owned life insurance death benefit—2,048
Net cash (used in) provided by acquisition(8,944)44,621
Net cash provided by investing activities39,451412,634
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net decrease in deposits(34,825)(105,649)
Decrease in repurchase agreements(9,378)(6,436)
Proceeds from FHLB advances75,000150,000
Repayment of FHLB advances(100,000)(250,000)
Repayment of subordinated debenture(19,455)—
Proceeds from issuance of common stock839787
Purchase of treasury stock—(5)
Dividends paid on common stock(16,656)(14,096)
Net cash used in financing activities(104,475)(225,399)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents21,127230,804
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period143,064152,433
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$164,191$383,237

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

Nine months ended September 30,
(In thousands)20242023
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest$96,705$70,857
Income taxes, net of refunds(1,445)16,627
Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing and financing activities
Loans transferred to other real estate$491$648
Initial recognition of right-of-use assets2,404659
Initial recognition of lease liabilities2,404659
Dividends reinvested in common stock——
Supplemental disclosures for purchases of capital stock
Fair value of assets acquired$11,449$1,328,280
Consideration paid:
Cash paid9,00010,172
Common stock issued—93,508
Total consideration paid9,000103,680
Fair value of liabilities assumed$2,449$1,224,600

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

Note 1 -- Basis of Accou nting and Consolidation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (“Company”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries: First Mid Bank & Trust, N.A. (“First Mid Bank”), First Mid Wealth Management Company, First Mid Insurance Group, Inc. (“First Mid Insurance”), and First Mid Captive, Inc. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The financial information reflects all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Certain amounts in the prior year’s consolidated financial statements may have been reclassified to conform to the September 30, 2024 presentation and there was no impact on net income or stockholders’ equity. The results of the interim period ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year ending December 31, 2024. The Company operates as a one-segment entity for financial reporting purposes. The 2023 year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and do not include all the information required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements and related footnote disclosures although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc.

On March 20, 2023, First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (“First Mid”) and Eagle Sub LLC, a newly formed Wisconsin limited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of First Mid (“Merger Sub”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (“Blackhawk”), pursuant to which, among other things, First Mid agreed to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Blackhawk pursuant to a business combination whereby Blackhawk will merge with and into Merger Sub, whereupon the separate corporate existence of Blackhawk will cease and Merger Sub will continue as the surviving company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Mid (the “Merger”).

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger, each share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Blackhawk issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger (other than shares held in treasury by Blackhawk and dissenting shares) were converted into and become the right to receive 1.15 shares of common stock, par value $4.00 per share, of First Mid and cash in lieu of fractional shares, less any applicable taxes required to be withheld, and subject to certain potential adjustments. On an aggregate basis, the total consideration payable by First Mid at the closing of the Merger to Blackhawk’s shareholders and equity award holders was 3,290,222 shares of First Mid common stock valued at $93.51 million and $1,928 of cash in lieu of fractional shares.

The Blackhawk Merger closed August 15, 2023 and Blackhawk Bank was merged into First Mid Bank on December 1, 2023.

Website

The Company maintains a website atwww.firstmid.com. All periodic and current reports of the Company and amendments to these reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) can be accessed, free of charge, through this website as soon as reasonably practicable after these materials are filed with the SEC.

General Litigation

The Company is subject to claims and lawsuits that arise primarily in the ordinary course of business. It is the opinion of management that the disposition or ultimate resolution of such claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company.

Stock Plans

At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held April 26, 2017, the stockholders approved the First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. 2017 Stock Incentive Plan (“SI Plan”). The SI Plan was implemented to succeed the Company’s 2007 Stock Incentive Plan, which had aten-year term. The SI Plan is intended to provide a means whereby directors, employees, consultants and advisors of the Company and its subsidiaries may sustain a sense of proprietorship and personal involvement in the continued development and financial success of the Company and its subsidiaries, thereby advancing the interests of the Company and its stockholders. Accordingly, directors and selected employees, consultants and advisors may be provided the opportunity to acquire shares of common stock of the Company on the terms and conditions established in the SI Plan.

Following the stockholders’ approval at the 2021 annual meeting of the Company, a maximum of 399,983 shares of common stock may be issued under the SI Plan. There have beenno stock options awarded under any Company plan since 2008. The Company has awarded 53,766 and 60,550 shares of restricted stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 39,150 and 37,900 restricted stock units during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held April 25, 2018, the stockholders approved the First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). The ESPP is intended to promote the interests of the Company by providing eligible employees with the opportunity to purchase shares of common stock of the Company at a 15% discount through payroll deductions. The ESPP is also intended to qualify as an employee stock purchase plan under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code.

A maximum of 600,000 shares of common stock may be issued under the ESPP. During thenine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023,25,319 shares and 28,762 shares, respectively, were issued pursuant to the ESPP.

Captive Insurance Company

First Mid Captive, Inc. (the “Captive"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company which was formed and began operations in December 2019, is a Nevada-based captive insurance company. The Captive insures against certain risks unique to operations of the Company and its subsidiaries for which insurance may not be currently available or economically feasible in today's insurance marketplace. The Captive pools resources with several other similar insurance company subsidiaries of financial institutions to spread a limited amount of risk among themselves. The Captive is subject to regulations of the State of Nevada and undergoes periodic examinations by the Nevada Division of Insurance. It has elected to be taxed under Section 831(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. Pursuant to Section 831(b), if gross premiums do not exceed$2.8 million, then the Captive is taxable solely on its investment income. The Captive is included in the Company's consolidated financial statements and its federal income return.

Bank Owned Life Insurance

First Mid Bank has purchased life insurance policies on certain senior management. Bank owned life insurance is recorded at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or other amounts that are probable at settlement.

Revenue Recognition

Accounting Standards Codification 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers(“ASC 606”), establishes a revenue recognition model for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity's contracts to provide goods or services to customers. Most of the Company’s revenue-generating transactions are not subject to ASC 606, including revenue generated from financial instruments, such as loans and investment securities, and revenue related to mortgage servicing activities, which are subject to other accounting standards. A description of the revenue-generating activities that are within the scope of ASC 606, and included in other income in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income are as follows:

Trust revenues. The Company generates fee income from providing fiduciary services through its subsidiary, First Mid Wealth Management Company. Fees are billed in arrears based upon the preceding period account balance. Revenue from farm management services is recorded when the service is complete, for example when crops are sold.

Brokerage commissions. Revenue is recorded at the beginning of each quarter through billing to customers based on the account asset size on the last day of the previous quarter. If a withdrawal of funds takes place, a prorated refund may occur; this is reflected within the same quarter as the original billing occurred. All performance obligations are met within the same quarter that the revenue is recorded.

Insurance commissions. The Company’s insurance agency subsidiary, First Mid Insurance, receives commissions on premiums of new and renewed business policies. First Mid Insurance records commission revenue on direct bill policies as the cash is received. For agency bill policies, First Mid Insurance retains its commission portion of the customer premium payment and remits the balance to the carrier. In both cases, the entire performance obligation is held by the carriers.

Service charges on deposits. The Company generates revenue from fees charged for deposit account maintenance, overdrafts, wire transfers, and check fees. The revenue related to deposit fees is recognized at the time the performance obligation is satisfied.

ATM/debit card revenue. The Company generates revenue through service charges on the use of its ATM machines and interchange income from the use of Company issued credit and debit cards. The revenue is recognized at the time the service is used and the performance obligation is satisfied.

Other income. Treasury management fees and lock box fees are received and recorded after the service performance obligation is completed. Merchant bank card fees are received from various vendors; however, the performance obligation is with the vendors. The Company records gains on the sale of loans and the sale of OREO properties after the transactions are complete and transfer of ownership has occurred.

As each of the Company’s facilities is in markets with similar economies, no disaggregation of revenue is necessary.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss included in stockholders’ equity as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are as follows (in thousands):

Unrealized Losses on Securities
Net unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale$(159,109)
Tax benefit42,417
Balance at September 30, 2024$(116,692)
Net unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale$(192,149)
Tax benefit55,722
Balance at December 31, 2023$(136,427)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss and the affected line items in the statements of income during thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, were as follows (in thousands):

Amounts Reclassified fromOther Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Three months ended · Nine months ended
September 30, · September 30,
2024202320242023Affected Line Item in the Statements of Income
Realized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities$(277)$3,389$(433)$3,337Securities (loss) gain, net
Tax effect77(983)119(968)Income taxes
Total reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)$(200)$2,406$(314)$2,369Net reclassified amount

See “Note 3 – Investment Securities” for more detailed information regarding unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Tax (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments expand the disclosure requirements of income taxes, primarily related to the income tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid with the intention to enhance transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this accounting pronouncement will have no impact on the Financial Statements aside from additional disclosures presented in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The amendments in this update require annual and interim disclosures on significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker and require annual and interim disclosures on “other segment items” that comprise the difference between segment revenue less segment expense compared to the reported measure of segment profit or loss. In addition, the amendments will require all annual disclosures that are currently required to be reported on an interim basis and requires disclosure of the title and position of the chief operating decision maker and how that position uses the information to assess segment performance and the allocation of resources. ASU 2023-07 also requires entities that have a single reportable segment, such as the Company, to provide all disclosures required in this update and the existing segment disclosures in Topic 280. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is evaluating the accounting and disclosure requirements of ASU 2023-07 and does not expect them to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Note 2 -- Earnings Per Share

Basic net income per common share available to common stockholders is calculated as net income less preferred stock dividends divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per common share available to common stockholders is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, increased by the Company’s stock options, unless anti-dilutive.

The components of basic and diluted net income per common share available to common stockholders for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

Three months ended · Nine months ended
September 30,September 30,
2024202320242023
Basic net income per common share
Available to common stockholders:
Net income$19,482,000$15,117,000$59,730,000$50,864,000
Weighted average common shares outstanding23,905,09922,220,43823,891,43021,086,802
Basic earnings per common share$0.81$0.68$2.50$2.41
Diluted net income per common share
Available to common stockholders:
Net income applicable to diluted earnings per share$19,482,000$15,117,000$59,730,000$50,864,000
Weighted average common shares outstanding23,905,09922,220,43823,891,43021,086,802
Dilutive potential common shares: restricted stock awarded101,54898,89697,04890,144
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding24,006,64722,319,33423,988,47821,176,946
Diluted earnings per common share$0.81$0.68$2.49$2.40

There wereno shares excluded when computing diluted earnings per share for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 because they were anti-dilutive.

Note 3 -- Investment Securities

The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses and estimated fair values for available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities by major security type at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):

AmortizedCostGrossUnrealizedGainsGrossUnrealized(Losses)Fair Value
Available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies$212,259$1$(18,091)$194,169
Obligations of states and political subdivisions326,751255(46,562)280,444
Mortgage-backed securities: GSE residential668,5541,564(93,269)576,849
Other securities67,097—(3,007)64,090
Total available-for-sale$1,274,661$1,820$(160,929)$1,115,552
Held-to-maturity:
Other investments$2,298$—$—$2,298
Total held-to-maturity$2,298$—$—$2,298
Available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies$237,875$—$(26,219)$211,656
Obligations of states and political subdivisions337,835152(49,371)288,616
Mortgage-backed securities: GSE residential714,2161,158(113,074)602,300
Other securities73,795—(4,795)69,000
Total available-for-sale$1,363,721$1,310$(193,459)$1,171,572
Held-to-maturity:
Other investments$2,286$—$—$2,286
Total held-to-maturity$2,286$—$—$2,286

The Company also had$4.4 million and$4.1 million of equity securities, at fair value, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company's held-to-maturity securities are annuities for which the risk of loss is minimal. As such, as of September 30, 2024, the Company did not record an allowance for credit losses on its held-to-maturity securities.

Realized gains and losses resulting from sales of securities were as follows during thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

Three months ended · Nine months ended
September 30,September 30,
2024202320242023
Gross gains$11$3,823$46$3,829
Gross losses(288)(434)(479)(492)

The following table indicates the expected maturities of investment securities classified as available-for-sale presented at fair value, and held-to-maturity presented at amortized cost, at September 30, 2024 and the weighted average yield for each range of maturities (dollars in thousands):

One yearor lessAfter 1through5 yearsAfter 5through10 yearsAfterten yearsTotal
Available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies$181,606$12,563$—$—$194,169
Obligations of state and political subdivisions24,154115,365139,3251,600280,444
Mortgage-backed securities: GSE residential3,0684,67734,374534,730576,849
Other securities46,92716,383780—64,090
Total available-for-sale investments$255,755$148,988$174,479$536,330$1,115,552
Weighted average yield2.04%2.38%2.26%1.81%2.01%
Full tax-equivalent yield2.11%2.88%2.70%1.83%2.17%
Held to maturity:
Other investments$—$—$—$2,298$2,298
Total held-to-maturity$—$—$—$2,298$2,298
Weighted average yield—%—%—%—%—%
Full tax-equivalent yield—%—%—%—%—%

The weighted average yields are calculated based on the amortized cost and effective yields weighted for the scheduled maturity of each security. Tax-equivalent yields have been calculated using a 21% tax rate. With the exception of obligations of the U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agencies and corporations, there were no investment securities of any single issuer, the book value of which exceeded 10% of stockholders' equity at September 30, 2024.

Investment securities carried at approximately$834.1 million and$831.0 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and repurchase agreements and for other purposes as permitted or required by law.

The following table presents the aging of gross unrealized losses and fair value by investment category as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):

Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
FairValueUnrealizedLossesFairValueUnrealizedLossesFairValueUnrealizedLosses
Available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies$300$—$193,524$(18,091)$193,824$(18,091)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions13,802(833)251,107(45,729)264,909(46,562)
Mortgage-backed securities: GSE residential——547,233(93,269)547,233(93,269)
Other securities——58,340(3,007)58,340(3,007)
Total$14,102$(833)$1,050,204$(160,096)$1,064,306$(160,929)
Available-for-sale:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies$1,288$(4)$210,069$(26,215)$211,357$(26,219)
Obligations of states and political subdivisions22,281(333)241,630(49,038)263,911(49,371)
Mortgage-backed securities: GSE residential5,818(67)566,197(113,007)572,015(113,074)
Other securities5,311(439)57,939(4,356)63,250(4,795)
Total$34,698$(843)$1,075,835$(192,616)$1,110,533$(193,459)

U.S. Treasury Securities and Obligations of U.S. Government Corporations and Agencies. At September 30, 2024 there were twenty-eight available-for-sale securities with a fair value of$193.5 million and unrealized losses of$18.1 million in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. At December 31, 2023, there were thirty-six available-for-sale securities with a fair value of$210.1 million and unrealized losses of$26.2 million in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. There wereno held-to-maturity U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more.

Obligations of states and political subdivisions. At September 30, 2024, there weretwo hundred forty-seven obligations of states and political subdivisions with a fair value of$251.1 million and unrealized losses of$45.7 million in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. At December 31, 2023 there weretwo hundred thirty-seven obligations of states and political subdivisions with a fair value of$241.6 million and unrealized losses of$49.0 million in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more.

Mortgage-backed Securities: GSE Residential. At September 30, 2024, there weretwo hundred forty-two mortgage-backed securities with a fair value of$547.2 million and unrealized losses of$93.3 million in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. At December 31, 2023, there weretwo hundred sixty-three mortgage-backed securities with a fair value of$566.2 million and unrealized losses of$113.0 million in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more.

Other securities. At September 30, 2024, there were forty other securities with a fair value of$58.3 million and unrealized losses of$3.0 million in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more. At December 31, 2023, there were forty-three other securities with a fair value of$57.9 million and unrealized losses of$4.4 million in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or more.

Note 4 – Loans and Allowance for Credit Losses

Loans are stated at amortized cost net of an allowance for credit losses. Amortized cost is the unpaid principal net of unearned premiums and discounts, and net deferred origination fees and costs. Deferred loan origination fees are reduced by loan origination costs and are amortized to interest income over the life of the related loan using methods that approximated the effective interest rate method. Interest on substantially all loans is credited to income based on the principal amount outstanding.

A summary of loans at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 follows (in thousands):

September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Construction and land development$192,327$207,033
Agricultural real estate385,324392,265
1-4 family residential properties511,404549,843
Multifamily residential properties340,118321,537
Commercial real estate2,465,4882,416,294
Loans secured by real estate3,894,6613,886,972
Agricultural loans233,074196,202
Commercial and industrial loans1,288,9401,273,637
Consumer loans63,86792,142
All other loans175,217184,609
Total gross loans5,655,7595,633,562
Less: loans held for sale8,0854,980
5,647,6745,628,582
Less:
Net deferred loan fees, premiums and discounts41,16852,997
Allowance for credit losses68,77468,675
Net loans$5,537,732$5,506,910

Loans expected to be sold are classified as held for sale in the consolidated financial statements and are recorded at fair value, taking into consideration future commitments to sell the loans. These loans are primarily for 1-4 family residential properties.

Accrued interest on loans, which is excluded from the amortized cost of the balances above, totaled$32.5 million and$29.9 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Most of the Company’s business activities are with customers located near the Company's branch locations in Illinois, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin. At September 30, 2024, the Company’s loan portfolio included$618.4 million of loans to borrowers whose businesses are directly related to agriculture. Of this amount,$508.2 million was concentrated in corn and other grain farming. Total loans to borrowers whose businesses are directly related to agriculture increased$29.9 million from$588.5 million at December 31, 2023 due to seasonal timing of cash flow requirements. Loans concentrated in corn and other grain farming increased$35.8 million from$472.5 million at December 31, 2023. The Company's underwriting practices include collateralization of loans. Any extended period of low commodity prices, drought conditions, significantly reduced yields on crops and/or reduced levels of government assistance to the agricultural industry could result in an increase in the level of problem agriculture loans and potentially result in loan losses within the agricultural portfolio.

In addition, the Company has$226.7 million of loans to motels and hotels. The performance of these loans is dependent on borrower specific issues as well as the general level of business and personal travel within the region. While the Company adheres to sound underwriting standards, a prolonged period of reduced business or personal travel could result in an increase in nonperforming loans to this business segment and potentially in loan losses. The Company also has$1.1 billion of loans to lessors of non-residential buildings, and$559.7 million of loans to lessors of residential buildings and dwellings.

The structure of the Company’s loan approval process is based on progressively larger lending authorities granted to individual loan officers, loan committees, and ultimately the board of directors. Outstanding balances to one borrower or affiliated borrowers are limited by federal regulation and most borrowers are below regulatory thresholds. The Company can occasionally have outstanding balances to one borrower up to but not exceeding the regulatory threshold should underwriting guidelines warrant. Most of the Company’s loans are to businesses located in the geographic market areas served by the Company’s branch bank system. Additionally, a significant portion of the collateral securing the loans in the portfolio is located within the Company’s primary geographic footprint. In general, the Company adheres to loan underwriting standards consistent with industry guidelines for all loan segments.

The Company’s lending can be summarized into the following primary areas:

Commercial Real Estate Loans. Commercial real estate loans are generally comprised of loans to small business entities to purchase or expand structures in which the business operations are housed, loans to owners of real estate who lease space to non-related commercial entities, loans for construction and land development, loans to hotel operators, and loans to owners of multi-family residential structures, such as apartment buildings. Commercial real estate loans are underwritten based on historical and projected cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying real estate pledged as collateral on the debt. For the various types of commercial real estate loans, minimum criteria have been established within the Company’s loan policy regarding debt service coverage while maximum limits on loan-to-value and amortization periods have been defined. Maximum loan-to-value ratios range from 65% to 80% depending upon the type of real estate collateral, while the desired minimum debt coverage ratio is 1.20x. Amortization periods for commercial real estate loans are generally limited totwenty ortwenty five years, depending on the loan-to-value. The Company’s commercial real estate portfolio is below the thresholds that would designate a concentration in commercial real estate lending, as established by the federal banking regulators.

The following table represents the gross commercial real estate loans by property type as of September 30, 2024 (in thousands):

Commercial real estate
Owner occupied$793,289
Non owner occupied
Shopping centers and malls248,182
Industrial and warehouse225,889
Hotels and motels212,145
Skilled nursing facility163,030
Office149,736
Retail116,988
Assisted living facility115,860
Medical office96,539
Other property types343,830
Total commercial real estate$2,465,488

Commercial and Industrial Loans. Commercial and industrial loans are primarily comprised of working capital loans used to purchase inventory and fund accounts receivable that are secured by business assets other than real estate. These loans are generally written forone year or less. Also, equipment financing is provided to businesses with these loans generally limited to 80% of the value of the collateral and amortization periods limited toseven years. Commercial loans are often accompanied by a personal guaranty of the principal owners of a business. Like commercial real estate loans, the underlying cash flow of the business is the primary consideration in the underwriting process. The financial condition of commercial borrowers is monitored at least annually with the type of financial information required determined by the size of the relationship. Measures employed by the Company for businesses with higher risk profiles include the use of government- assisted lending programs through the Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Agricultural and Agricultural Real Estate Loans. Agricultural loans are generally comprised of seasonal operating lines to cash grain farmers to plant and harvest corn and soybeans and term loans to fund the purchase of equipment. Agricultural real estate loans are primarily comprised of loans for the purchase of farmland. Specific underwriting standards have been established for agricultural-related loans including the establishment of projections for each operating year based on industry developed estimates of farm input costs and expected commodity yields and prices. Operating lines are typically written forone year and secured by the crop. Loan-to-value ratios on loans secured by farmland generally do not exceed 65% and have amortization periods limited totwenty-five years. Federal government-assistance lending programs through the Farm Service Agency are used to mitigate the level of credit risk when deemed appropriate.

Residential Real Estate Loans. Residential real estate loans generally include loans for the purchase or refinance of residential real estate properties consisting of one-to-four units and home equity loans and lines of credit. The Company sells most of its long-term fixed rate residential real estate loans to secondary market investors. The Company also releases the servicing of these loans upon sale. Residential real estate loans are typically underwritten to conform to industry standards including criteria for maximum debt-to-income and loan-to-value ratios as well as minimum credit scores. Loans secured by first liens on residential real estate held in the portfolio typically do not exceed 80% of the value of the collateral and have amortization periods oftwenty-five years or less. The Company does not originate subprime mortgage loans.

Consumer Loans. Consumer loans are primarily comprised of loans to individuals for personal and household purposes such as the purchase of an automobile or other living expenses. Minimum underwriting criteria have been established that consider credit score, debt-to-income ratio, employment history, and collateral coverage. Typically, consumer loans are set up on monthly payments with amortization periods based on the type and age of the collateral.

Other Loans. Other loans consist primarily of loans to municipalities to support community projects such as infrastructure improvements or equipment purchases. Underwriting guidelines for these loans are consistent with those established for commercial loans with the additional repayment source of the taxing authority of the municipality.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The allowance for credit losses represents the Company’s best estimate of the reserve necessary to adequately account for probable losses expected over the remaining contractual life of the assets. The provision for credit losses is the charge against current earnings that is determined by the Company as the amount needed to maintain an adequate allowance for credit losses. In determining the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses, and therefore the provision to be charged to current earnings, the Company relies predominantly on a disciplined credit review and approval process that extends to the full range of the Company’s credit exposure. The review process is directed by the overall lending policy and is intended to identify, at the earliest possible stage, borrowers who might be facing financial difficulty. Factors considered by the Company in evaluating the overall adequacy of the allowance include historical net loan losses, the level and composition of nonaccrual, past due and modified loans, trends in volumes and terms of loans, effects of changes in risk selection and underwriting standards or lending practices, lending staff changes, concentrations of credit, industry conditions and the current economic conditions in the region where the Company operates. The Company estimates the appropriate level of allowance for credit losses by evaluating large individually evaluated loans separately from non-individually evaluated loans.

Individually Evaluated Loans

The Company individually evaluates certain loans for impairment. In general, these loans have been internally identified via the Company’s loan grading system as credits requiring management’s attention due to underlying problems in the borrower’s business or collateral concerns. This evaluation considers expected future cash flows, the value of collateral and other factors that may impact the borrower’s ability to make payments when due. For loans greater than $250,000, impairment is individually measured each quarter using one ofthree alternatives:(1) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; (2) the loan’s observable market price, if available; or (3) the fair value of the collateral less costs to sell for collateral dependent loansand loans for which foreclosure is deemed to be probable. A specific allowance is assigned when expected cash flows or collateral are less than the carrying amount of the loan. The carrying value of the loan reflects reductions from prior charge-offs.

Non-Individually Evaluated Loans

Non-individually evaluated loans comprise the vast majority of the Company’s total loan portfolio and include loans in accrual status and those credits not identified as modified loans. A small portion of these loans are considered “criticized” due to the risk rating assigned reflecting elevated credit risk due to characteristics, such as a strained cash flow position, associated with the individual borrowers. Criticized loans are those assigned risk ratings of Special Mention, Substandard, or Doubtful.

To determine the allowance, the loan portfolio is segmented based on similar risk characteristics. The allowance for credit losses is estimated using a discounted cash flow (DCF) methodology. The DCF projects future cash flows over the life of the loan portfolio. Probability of default (PD) and loss given default (LGD) are key components in calculating expected losses in this model. The PD is forecasted using a regression model that determines the likelihood of default with a forward-looking forecast of unemployment rates. The LGD is the percentage of defaulted loans that is ultimately charged off. The allowance is calculated as the net present value of the expected cash flows less the amortized cost basis of the loans. Prior to 2022, the allowance for credit losses was measured on a collective (pool) basis for non-individually evaluated loans with similar risk characteristics. Historical credit loss experience provided the basis for the estimate of expected credit losses. Adjustments to expected losses are made using qualitative factors for relevant to each loan segment including merger & acquisition activity, economic conditions, changes in policies, procedures & underwriting, and concentrations. In addition, a forecast, using reasonable and supportable future conditions, is prepared that is used to estimate expected changes to existing and historical conditions in the current period.

The Company also considers specific current economic events occurring globally, in the U.S. and in its local markets. Events considered include the status of trade agreements with China, scheduled increases in minimum wage and changes to the minimum salary threshold for overtime provisions, current and projected unemployment rates, current and projected grain and oil prices and economies of local markets where customers work and operate.

Within each pool, risk elements are evaluated that have specific impacts to the borrowers within the pool. These, along with the general risks and events, and the specific lending policies and procedures by loan type described above, are analyzed to estimate the qualitative factors used to adjust the historical loss rates.

During the current period, the following assumptions and factors were considered when determining the historical loss rate and any potential adjustments by loan pool.

Construction and Land Development Loans. Historical losses in this segment remain very low. While inflationary pressures have caused some risk in this segment, most projects are associated with financially strong borrowers. The qualitative factors for this segment increased by a minor amount for the quarter due to balances hitting 90% of an internal concentration threshold.

Agricultural Real Estate Loans. Historical losses in the segment remain very low. Farmland values have increased over an extended period of time and remained stable over the last year. There was no change to the qualitative factors for this segment.

Residential Real Estate Non Owner Occupied Loans. The loan segment has remained stable throughout the last several years. Both adversely classified and past dues have been consistent. There was no change to the qualitative factors for this segment.

Residential Real Estate Owner Occupied Loans. The loan segment has remained stable throughout the last several years. Both adversely classified and past dues have been consistent. There was no change to the qualitative factors for this segment.

HELOC Loans. These loans are a small segment to overall loan balances. In the period, past dues increased to a level that resulted in a significant increase to the qualitative factors for this segment.

Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied Loans. This segment has remained stable, despite macro segment concerns over commercial real estate. The Company has previously increased qualitative factors for those conditions, but believes the stability in the portfolio and improvement in the macro-economic environment warranted a moderate decrease in the factor for the period.

Commercial Real Estate Non Owner Occupied Loans. This segment includes the Company's largest balances. While qualitative factors had been increased in past periods for the economic uncertainty in the macro conditions, the Company did not believe any additional changes were warranted other than minor decrease for falling below the internal concentration thresholds for factor adjustments.

Agricultural Loans. Losses in this segment are very low. Commodity prices have remained depressed for an extended period but yields have experienced increases from previous concerns from the weather. The qualitative factors of this segment were increased in prior periods and the Company added to the factor again at a minor level.

Commercial and Industrial Loans. This segment includes the largest balance of allowance for credit losses. The qualitative factors for this segment were not changed in the periods as the allowance is viewed as appropriate for the current risk and outlook. Most of the repricing for higher rates in this loan segment has already occurred.

Consumer Loans. This segment is a small portion of the Company's loan portfolio. This segment will likely be impacted by any recession that may appear and already been impacted by the inflationary pressures. The current allowance for this segment is appropriate for the risk and, therefore, there were no changes to the qualitative factors period.

Acquired Loans. Prior to January 1, 2020 loans acquired with evidence of credit deterioration since origination and for which it was probable that all contractually required payments would not be collected were considered purchased credit impaired at the time of acquisition. Purchase credit-impaired ("PCI") loans were accounted for under ASC 310-30, Receivables--Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality("ASC 310-30"), and were initially measured at fair value, which included the estimated future credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the loan.

Accordingly, an allowance for credit losses related to these loans was not carried over and recorded at the acquisition date. The cash flows expected to be collected were estimated using current key assumptions, such as default rates, value of underlying collateral, severity and prepayment speeds.

Subsequent to January 1, 2020, loans acquired in a business combination that have experienced more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination are considered purchased credit deteriorated (“PCD”) loans. At the acquisition date, an estimate of expected credit losses is made for groups of PCD loans with similar risk characteristics and individual PCD loans without similar risk characteristics. This initial allowance for credit losses is allocated to individual PCD loans and added to the purchase price or acquisition date fair values to establish the initial amortized cost basis of the PCD loans. As the initial allowance for credit losses is added to the purchase price, there is no credit loss expense recognized upon acquisition of a PCD loan. Any difference between the unpaid principal balance of PCD loans and the amortized cost basis is considered to relate to noncredit factors and results in a discount or premium. Discounts and premiums are recognized through interest income on a level-yield method over the life of the loans.

For acquired loans not deemed purchased credit deteriorated at acquisition, the differences between the initial fair value and the unpaid principal balance are recognized as interest income on a level-yield basis over the lives of the related loans. At the acquisition date, an initial allowance for expected credit losses is estimated and recorded as credit loss expense. The subsequent measurement of expected credit losses for all acquired loans is the same as the subsequent measurement of expected credit losses for originated loans.

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for credit losses based on portfolio segment for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 (in thousands):

Constructionand LandDevelopmentAgriculturalReal Estate1-4 FamilyResidentialPropertiesCommercialReal EstateAgriculturalLoansCommercialand IndustrialConsumerLoansTotal
Beginning balance$2,646$1,372$3,580$32,918$885$24,931$1,980$68,312
Provision for credit loss expense23(30)55349(50)5423771,266
Loans charged off——42451—18401,334
Recoveries collected5—8892597306530
Ending balance$2,674$1,342$3,681$32,825$860$25,569$1,823$68,774
Beginning balance$2,918$1,366$4,220$31,758$705$25,450$2,258$68,675
Provision for credit loss expense(249)(24)(633)1,3433915576071,992
Loans charged off——1434512616431,6403,138
Recoveries collected5—237175252055981,245
Ending balance$2,674$1,342$3,681$32,825$860$25,569$1,823$68,774

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for credit losses based on portfolio segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and for the year ended December 31, 2023 (in thousands):

Construction and Land DevelopmentAgricultural Real Estate1-4 Family Residential PropertiesCommercial Real EstateAgricultural LoansCommercial and IndustrialConsumer LoansTotal
Beginning balance$2,208$1,370$3,247$28,014$524$21,544$1,812$58,719
Initial allowance on loans purchased with credit deterioration308—1241,066—2,273203,791
Provision for credit loss expense219276292,7272451,6973675,911
Loans charged off——21—132—368521
Recoveries collected——9116381150341
Ending balance$2,735$1,397$4,070$31,823$640$25,595$1,981$68,241
Beginning balance$2,250$1,433$3,742$28,157$585$20,808$2,118$59,093
Initial allowance on loans purchased with credit deterioration$308$—$124$1,066$—$2,273$20$3,791
Provision for credit loss expense191(36)882,2784502,2023795,552
Loans charged off14—7725408629951,581
Recoveries collected——193347133744591,386
Ending balance$2,735$1,397$4,070$31,823$640$25,595$1,981$68,241
Beginning Balance$2,250$1,433$3,742$28,157$585$20,808$2,118$59,093
Initial allowance on loans purchased with credit deterioration308—1241,066—2,273203,791
Provision for credit loss expense374(67)2251,7554902,3221,0056,104
Loans charged off14—87254085291,5682,631
Recoveries collected——216805385766832,318
Ending balance$2,918$1,366$4,220$31,758$705$25,450$2,258$68,675

Consistent with regulatory guidance, charge-offs on all loan segments are taken when specific loans, or portions thereof, are considered uncollectible. The Company’s policy is to promptly charge these loans off in the period the uncollectible loss is reasonably determined.

For all loan portfolio segments except 1-4 family residential properties and consumer, the Company promptly charges-off loans, or portions thereof, when available information confirms that specific loans are uncollectible based on information that includes, but is not limited to, (1) the deteriorating financial condition of the borrower, (2) declining collateral values, and/or (3) legal action, including bankruptcy, that impairs the borrower’s ability to adequately meet its obligations. For individually evaluated loans that are considered solely collateral dependent, a partial charge-off is recorded when a loss has been confirmed by an updated appraisal or other appropriate valuation of the collateral.

The Company charges-off 1-4 family residential and consumer loans, or portions thereof, when the Company reasonably determines the amount of the loss. The Company adheres to time frames established by applicable regulatory guidance which provides for the charge-down of 1-4 family first and junior lien mortgages to the net realizable value less costs to sell when the loan is 180 days past due, charge-off of unsecured open-end loans when the loan is 180 days past due, and charge down to the net realizable value when other secured loans are 120 days past due. Loans at these respective delinquency thresholds for which the Company can clearly document that the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection, such that collection will occur regardless of delinquency status, need not be charged off.

The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent loans by class of loans that were individually evaluated to determine expected credit losses, and the related allowance for credit losses, as of September 30, 2024 (in thousands):

Collateral · Allowance
Real EstateBusinessAssetsTotalfor CreditLosses
Agricultural real estate$533$—$533$—
1-4 family residential properties————
Multifamily residential properties970—970—
Commercial real estate7,767—7,767141
Loans secured by real estate9,270—9,270141
Commercial and industrial loans—351351—
Total loans$9,270$351$9,621$141

Credit Quality

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, collateral support, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis is performed on a continuous basis. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings which are commensurate with a loan considered “criticized”:

Special Mention. Loans classified as special mention have a potential weakness that deserves management’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution’s credit position at some future date.

Substandard. Loans classified as substandard are inadequately protected by the current sound-worthiness and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Loans so classified have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful. Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as substandard, with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, based on currently existing factors, conditions and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered pass rated loans.

The following tables present the credit risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio on amortized cost basis based on risk rating category and year of origination as of September 30, 2024 (in thousands):

Term Loans by Origination Year · Revolving
Risk rating20242023202220212020PriorLoansTotal
Construction and land development loans
Pass$48,615$78,688$19,261$16,051$5,290$22,542$—$190,447
Special mention—————390—390
Substandard——6——14—20
Total$48,615$78,688$19,267$16,051$5,290$22,946$—$190,857
Current period gross writeoffs$—$—$—$—$—$—$—$—
Agricultural real estate loans
Pass$15,266$18,873$157,635$54,503$51,161$80,611$—$378,049
Special mention1,170196—989—2,028—4,383
Substandard—141966——1,081—2,188
Total$16,436$19,210$158,601$55,492$51,161$83,720$—$384,620
Current period gross writeoffs$—$—$—$—$—$—$—$—
1-4 family residential property loans
Pass$38,471$38,789$76,277$78,970$65,886$117,084$77,910$493,387
Special mention——20777—56288934
Substandard1636259045318227,33763911,021
Total$38,634$39,414$77,388$79,578$66,708$124,983$78,637$505,342
Current period gross writeoffs$—$36$10$—$—$97$—$143
Commercial real estate loans
Pass$149,862$235,559$711,647$542,617$305,947$806,776$—$2,752,408
Special mention363—4,1742,0512917,367—14,246
Substandard—493,526476—7,582—11,633
Total$150,225$235,608$719,347$545,144$306,238$821,725$—$2,778,287
Current period gross writeoffs$—$—$151$—$—$300$—$451
Agricultural loans
Pass$127,739$54,805$25,999$15,584$3,110$3,917$—$231,154
Special mention327302—————629
Substandard531,56117————1,631
Total$128,119$56,668$26,016$15,584$3,110$3,917$—$233,414
Current period gross writeoffs$—$64$100$52$—$45$—$261
Commercial and industrial loans
Pass$171,046$262,373$282,671$197,515$124,654$401,109$—$1,439,368
Special mention1891,0311,3885,9271,3477,662—17,545
Substandard6576524718518656—1,936
Total$171,300$264,169$284,306$203,627$126,019$409,427$—$1,458,849
Current period gross writeoffs$—$47$207$378$10$1$—$643
Consumer loans
Pass$4,678$6,171$27,723$13,491$5,671$4,856$—$62,590
Special mention——24————24
Substandard—3025319110331—608
Total$4,678$6,201$28,000$13,682$5,774$4,887$—$63,222
Current period gross writeoffs$71$43$154$126$48$1,198$—$1,640
Total loans
Pass$555,677$695,258$1,301,213$918,731$561,719$1,436,895$77,910$5,547,403
Special mention2,0491,5295,7939,0441,63818,0098838,151
Substandard2813,1715,9191,38394316,70163929,037
Total$558,007$699,958$1,312,925$929,158$564,300$1,471,605$78,637$5,614,591
Current period gross writeoffs$71$190$622$556$58$1,641$—$3,138

The following tables present the credit risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio based on risk rating category as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands):

Term Loans by Origination Year · Revolving
Risk rating20232022202120202019PriorLoansTotal
Construction and land development loans
Pass$68,086$74,065$27,392$5,188$10,795$19,115$—$204,641
Special mention————————
Substandard—————436—436
Total$68,086$74,065$27,392$5,188$10,795$19,551$—$205,077
Current period gross writeoffs$—$—$—$—$14$—$—$14
Agricultural real estate loans
Pass$19,231$164,812$57,815$53,249$19,419$71,189$—$385,715
Special mention206—627—1,1701,868—3,871
Substandard——371——1,175—1,546
Total$19,437$164,812$58,813$53,249$20,589$74,232$—$391,132
Current period gross writeoffs$—$—$—$—$—$—$—$—
1-4 family residential property loans
Pass$66,119$96,995$79,085$73,073$26,854$105,257$75,700$523,083
Special mention—9673,184——3,804107,965
Substandard1527594603962888,86550111,421
Total$66,271$98,721$82,729$73,469$27,142$117,926$76,211$542,469
Current period gross writeoffs$10$—$—$—$14$63$—$87
Commercial real estate loans
Pass$185,628$680,099$548,733$317,075$239,323$701,464$—$2,672,322
Special mention3,6662,7061,3172,1591,5637,778—19,189
Substandard—3,899520207757,108—12,322
Total$189,294$686,704$550,570$319,254$241,661$716,350$—$2,703,833
Current period gross writeoffs$—$—$—$—$25$—$—$25
Agricultural loans
Pass$147,993$27,895$10,044$2,549$1,883$5,854$—$196,218
Special mention610——38——54
Substandard————————
Total$147,999$27,905$10,044$2,549$1,921$5,854$—$196,272
Current period gross writeoffs$—$276$—$—$—$132$—$408
Commercial and industrial loans
Pass$290,304$306,794$232,198$154,499$73,906$347,957$—$1,405,658
Special mention1,0471,8579,98256259728,900—42,945
Substandard—5377915829750—2,165
Total$291,351$309,188$242,971$155,119$74,532$377,607$—$1,450,768
Current period gross writeoffs$—$353$—$49$20$107$—$529
Consumer loans
Pass$9,547$40,225$21,264$10,387$4,475$4,035$—$89,933
Special mention—26—————26
Substandard864053251395941—1,055
Total$9,633$40,656$21,589$10,526$4,534$4,076$—$91,014
Current period gross writeoffs$22$177$89$10$7$1,075$—$1,380
Total loans
Pass$786,908$1,390,885$976,531$616,020$376,655$1,254,871$75,700$5,477,570
Special mention4,9255,56615,1102,7213,36842,3501074,050
Substandard2385,6002,4676131,15118,37550128,945
Total$792,071$1,402,051$994,108$619,354$381,174$1,315,596$76,211$5,580,565
Current period gross writeoffs$10$761$208$51$93$1,508$—$2,631

The following table presents the Company’s loan portfolio aging analysis at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):

30-59Days PastDue60-89Days PastDue90 Days orMorePast DueTotal PastDueCurrentTotal LoansReceivableTotal Loans> 90 Days andAccruing
Construction and land development$—$6$450$456$190,401$190,857$—
Agricultural real estate141—392533384,087384,620—
1-4 family residential properties3,0811,3342,1886,603498,739505,342—
Multifamily residential properties——551551337,616338,167—
Commercial real estate5811707,5618,3122,431,8082,440,120—
Loans secured by real estate3,8031,51011,14216,4553,842,6513,859,106—
Agricultural loans—1,190—1,190232,224233,414—
Commercial and industrial loans2,2907848043,8781,279,7531,283,631—
Consumer loans2737313548162,74163,222—
All other loans————175,218175,218—
Total loans$6,366$3,557$12,081$22,004$5,592,587$5,614,591$—
Construction and land development$—$585$450$1,035$204,042$205,077$—
Agricultural real estate——11391,131391,132—
1-4 family residential properties3,0545301,0184,602537,867542,469—
Multifamily residential properties150—551701318,428319,129—
Commercial real estate819743,7654,6582,380,0462,384,704—
Loans secured by real estate4,0231,1895,78510,9973,831,5143,842,511—
Agricultural loans————196,272196,272—
Commercial and industrial loans673731,5312,2771,263,8821,266,159—
Consumer loans9831623301,47589,53991,014—
All other loans————184,609184,609—
Total loans$5,679$1,424$7,646$14,749$5,565,816$5,580,565$—

Individually Evaluated Loans

Within all loan portfolio segments, loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan. The entire balance of a loan is considered delinquent if the minimum payment contractually required to be made is not received by the specified due date. Impaired loans, excluding certain modified, are placed on nonaccrual status. Impaired loans include nonaccrual loans and loans modified in restructuring where concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. These concessions could include a reduction in the interest rate on the loan, payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to maximize collection. It is the Company’s policy to have any restructured loans which are on nonaccrual status prior to being modified remain on nonaccrual status until, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates there is no longer any reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal. If the restructured loan is on accrual status prior to being modified, the loan is reviewed to determine if the modified loan should remain on accrual status.

The Company’s policy is to discontinue the accrual of interest income on all loans for which principal or interest is ninety days past due. The accrual of interest is discontinued earlier when, in the opinion of management, there is reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal. Once interest accruals are discontinued, accrued but uncollected interest is charged against current year income. Subsequent receipts on non-accrual loans are recorded as a reduction of principal, and interest income is recorded only after principal recovery is reasonably assured. Interest on loans determined to be modified is recognized on an accrual basis in accordance with the restructured terms if the loan is in compliance with the modified terms. Nonaccrual loans are returned to accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates there is no longer any reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal. The Company requires a period of satisfactory performance of not less than six months before returning a nonaccrual loan to accrual status.

The amount of interest income recognized by the Company within the periods stated above was due to loans modified in restructuring that remain on accrual status.

Non-Accrual Loans

The following table presents the amortized cost basis of loans on nonaccrual status and of nonaccrual loans individually evaluated for which no allowance was recorded as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands). There were no loans past due over eighty-nine days that were still accruing.

September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Nonaccrualwith noAllowance forTotalNonaccrualwith noAllowance forTotal
Credit LossNonaccrualCredit LossNonaccrual
Construction and land development$6$6$—$—
Agricultural real estate1,6471,6471,1461,146
1-4 family residential properties3,7264,8404,6794,940
Commercial real estate6,5679,41910,23710,237
Loans secured by real estate11,94615,91216,06216,323
Commercial and industrial loans9799791,9311,931
Consumer loans257257578578
Total loans$13,182$17,148$18,571$18,832

Interest income that would have been recorded under the original terms of such nonaccrual loans totaled $516,000 and $173,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Loan Modification Disclosures Pursuant to ASU 2022-02

The following table shows the amortized cost of loans at September 30, 2024 and 2023 that were both experiencing financial difficulty and modified segregated by portfolio segment and type of modification. The percentage of the amortized cost of loans that were modified to borrowers in financial distress as compared to outstanding loans is also presented below.

Total
Payment · Term · Interest · Class of
PrincipalDelayExtensionRateFinancing
ForgivenessInvestmentModificationsReductionReceivable
Agricultural real estate$—$312$—$—0.01%
1-4 family residential properties—47768—0.01%
Commercial real estate—8742124720.03%
Loans secured by real estate—1,2339804720.05%
Commercial and industrial loans—151119——%
Consumer loans—310——%
Total$—$1,387$1,109$4720.05%
Agricultural real estate$—$333$—$—0.01%
1-4 family residential properties—57819—0.02%
Commercial real estate—770137—0.02%
Loans secured by real estate—1,160956—0.04%
Commercial and industrial loans—218279—0.01%
Consumer loans—741——%
Total$—$1,385$1,276$—0.05%

The Company closely monitors the performance of loans that have been modified to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty to understand the effectiveness of its modification efforts. The following table shows the performance of such loans that have been modified in the last twelve months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

30-59Days PastDue60-89Days PastDue90 Days orMorePast DueTotal PastDue
1-4 family residential properties$—$—$—$—
Loans secured by real estate————
Commercial and industrial loans————
Consumer loans—96116212
Total loans$—$96$116$212
1-4 family residential properties$28$—$—$28
Loans secured by real estate28——28
Commercial and industrial loans11——11
Consumer loans——1616
Total loans$39$—$16$55

The following table shows the financial effect of loan modifications during the current quarter to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty for thethree months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

Weighted AverageWeighted Average
Interest RateTerm Extension
Reduction(in months)
Commercial and industrial loans—%7.00
Consumer loans—%—
—%7.00
Commercial and industrial loans4.75%5.13
Consumer loans—%3.00
4.75%4.93

A loan is considered to be in payment default once it is 90 days past due under the modified terms. There wereno loans modified during the prior twelve months that experienced defaults for nine months ended September 30, 2024 or for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Purchased Credit Deteriorated (PCD) Loans

The Company has acquired loans, for which there was, at acquisition, evidence of more than insignificant deterioration of credit quality since origination. The carrying amount of those loans at acquisition date is as follows (in thousands):

BlackhawkAcquisition
Purchase price of purchase credit deteriorated loans at acquisition$115,250
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition(3,791)
Non-credit discount/(premium) at acquisition(5,476)
Fair value of purchased credit deteriorated loans at acquisition$105,983

Note 5 -- Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The Company has goodwill from business combinations, intangible assets from branch acquisitions, identifiable intangible assets assigned to core deposit relationships and customer lists of First Mid Wealth Management Company and First Mid Insurance. The following table presents gross carrying value and accumulated amortization by major intangible asset class as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):

September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Gross CarryingValueAccumulatedAmortizationGross CarryingValueAccumulatedAmortization
Goodwill not subject to amortization$207,151$3,760$200,221$3,760
Intangibles from branch acquisition3,0153,0153,0153,015
Core deposit intangibles79,94542,41179,94534,966
Other intangibles30,85712,47826,55210,620
$320,968$61,664$309,733$52,361

Goodwill of$50.1 million was recorded for the acquisition and merger of Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc. during the third quarter of 2023. All of the goodwill was assigned to the banking division of the Company. The goodwill will not be deductible for tax purposes.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the purchase price paid for the acquisition of Blackhawk and the amount of goodwill recorded (in thousands):

Unallocated purchase price$26,955
Less purchase accounting adjustments:
Fair value of securities$(25,521)
Fair value of loans, net(43,477)
Fair value of premises and equipment(3,856)
Fair value of time deposits2,311
Fair value of subordinated and junior subordinated debentures3,707
Increase in core deposit intangible33,731
Increase in mortgage servicing rights3,344
Other assets6,619
(23,142)
$50,097

During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, goodwill of $6.9 million was recorded for the acquisition of the stock of Mid Rivers Insurance Group, Inc. (MRIG) in connection with its insurance business. First Mid Insurance was assigned all this goodwill. The following provides a reconciliation of the purchase price paid for Mid Rivers Insurance Group, Inc. and the amount of goodwill recorded (in thousands):

Unallocated purchase price$10,059
Less purchase accounting adjustments:
Insurance Company intangible$4,305
Other liabilities(1,176)
$6,930

During the quarter ended June 30, 2023, goodwill of $6.0 million was recorded for the acquisition of the stock of Purdum, Gray, Ingledue, Beck, Inc., in connection with its insurance business. First Mid Insurance was assigned all this goodwill. The following provides a reconciliation of the purchase price paid for Purdum, Gray, Ingledue, Beck, Inc. and the amount of goodwill recorded (in thousands):

Unallocated purchase price$10,145
Less purchase accounting adjustments:
Insurance Company intangible$5,770
Other liabilities(1,576)
$5,951

The Company has mortgage servicing rights acquired in previous acquisitions. The following table summarizes the activity pertaining to mortgage servicing rights included in intangible assets as of September 30, 2024, September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):

September 30, 2024September 30, 2023December 31, 2023
Beginning balance$6,859$331$331
Mortgage servicing rights acquired during period—7,0627,070
Adjustment to valuation reserve(77)0(8)
Mortgage servicing rights amortized(939)(161)(524)
Interest only strip(8)(8)(10)
Ending balance$5,835$7,224$6,859

Total amortization expense forthree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was as follows (in thousands):

Three months ended · Nine months ended
September 30,September 30,
2024202320242023
Core deposit intangibles$2,416$1,857$7,445$3,916
Customer list intangibles7025781,8581,490
Mortgage servicing rights287133939161
$3,405$2,568$10,242$5,567

Aggregate amortization expense for the current year and estimated amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years is shown in the table below (in thousands):

Aggregate amortization expense:
For period 01/01/24 - 09/30/24$10,242
Estimated amortization expense:
For period 10/01/24 - 12/31/243,436
For year ended 12/31/2512,310
For year ended 12/31/2610,594
For year ended 12/31/279,330
For year ended 12/31/288,116

In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 142,“Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,”codified within ASC 350, the Company performed testing of goodwill for impairment as of September 30, 2024 and determined that, as of that date, goodwill was not impaired. Management also concluded that the remaining amounts and amortization periods were appropriate for all intangible assets.

Note 6 -- Repurchase Agreements and Other Borrowings

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase were$204.3 million at September 30, 2024, a decrease of$9.4 million from$213.7 million at December 31, 2023. All the transactions have overnight maturities with a weighted average rate of 3.05%.

The right of setoff for a repurchase agreement resembles a secured borrowing, whereby the collateral pledged by the Company would be used to settle the fair value of the repurchase agreement should the Company be in default (e.g., declare bankruptcy), the Company could cancel the repurchase agreement (i.e., cease payment of principal and interest), and attempt collection on the amount of collateral value in excess of the repurchase agreement fair value. The collateral is held by a third-party financial institution in the counterparty's custodial account. The counterparty has the right to sell or repledge the investment securities. For government entity repurchase agreements, the collateral is held by the Company in a segregated custodial account under a tri-party agreement. The Company is required by the counterparty to maintain adequate collateral levels. In the event the collateral fair value falls below stipulated levels, the Company will pledge additional securities. The Company closely monitors collateral levels to ensure adequate levels are maintained, while mitigating the potential of over-collateralization in the event of counterparty default.

Collateral pledged by class for repurchase agreements are as follows (in thousands):

September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
US Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies$63,127$46,544
Mortgage-backed securities: GSE: residential141,216167,177
Total$204,343$213,721

Gross FHLB borrowings, were$238.6 million and$263.6 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. At September 30, 2024 the advances were as follows:

AdvanceTerm (in years)Interest RateMaturity Date
25,000,0002.04.59%November 8, 2024
10,000,0005.01.45%December 31, 2024
5,000,0005.00.91%March 10, 2025
3,605,82610.02.64%December 23, 2025
25,000,0003.04.40%June 15, 2026
25,000,0003.04.37%May 10, 2027
25,000,0003.04.32%May 17, 2027
50,000,0004.03.49%December 8, 2027
25,000,0005.03.82%June 29, 2028
25,000,0005.03.93%June 27, 2029
5,000,00010.01.15%October 3, 2029
5,000,00010.01.12%October 3, 2029
10,000,00010.01.39%December 31, 2029

Note 7 -- Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. There is a hierarchy of three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1 Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets. Valuations are obtained from third party pricing services for identical or comparable assets or liabilities which use observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in active markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Following is a description of the inputs and valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Available-for-Sale Securities. The fair value of available-for-sale securities is determined by various valuation methodologies. Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or independent asset pricing services and pricing models, the inputs of which are market-based or independent sources of market parameters, including but not limited to, yield curves, interest rates, volatilities, prepayments, defaults, cumulative loss projections and cash flows. Such securities are classified in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.

Fair value determinations for Level 3 measurements of securities are the responsibility of the Treasury function of the Company. The Company contracts with a pricing specialist to generate fair value estimates on a monthly basis. The Treasury function of the Company challenges the reasonableness of the assumptions used and reviews the methodology to ensure the estimated fair value complies with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States, analyzes the changes in fair value and compares these changes to internally developed expectations and monitors these changes for appropriateness.

Loans Held for Sale. The fair value of loans held for sale is based on independent asset pricing services which use observable market data as of the measurement date and are therefore classified in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Derivatives. The fair value of derivatives is based on models using observable market data as of the measurement date and are therefore classified in Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):

Fair Value Measurements Using
Quoted Prices inActive Marketsfor IdenticalAssets · SignificantOtherObservableInputs · SignificantUnobservableInputs
Fair Value(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Available-for-sale securities:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies$194,169$—$194,169$—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions280,444—280,444—
Mortgage-backed securities576,849—576,849—
Other securities64,090—58,1235,967
Total available-for-sale securities1,115,552—1,109,5855,967
Equity securities4,4244,424——
Loans held for sale8,085—8,085—
Derivative assets: interest rate swaps2,339—2,339—
Total assets$1,130,400$4,424$1,120,009$5,967
Derivative liabilities: interest rate swaps$1,755$—$1,755$—
Available-for-sale securities:
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies$211,656$—$211,656$—
Obligations of states and political subdivisions288,616—288,616—
Mortgage-backed securities602,300—602,300—
Other securities69,000—62,8376,163
Total available-for-sale securities1,171,572—1,165,4096,163
Equity securities4,0744,074——
Loans held for sale4,980—4,980—
Derivative assets: interest rate swaps3,166—3,166—
Total assets$1,183,792$4,074$1,173,555$6,163
Derivative liabilities: interest swaps$2,217$—$2,217$—

The change in fair value of assets measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is summarized as follows (in thousands):

Three months ended September 30, 2024Nine months ended September 30, 2024
Obligation of State and Political SubdivisionsOtherTotalObligation of State and Political SubdivisionsOtherTotal
Beginning balance$—$5,966$5,966$—$6,163$6,163
Transfers into Level 3—11—33
Maturities————(199)(199)
Ending balance$—$5,967$5,967$—$5,967$5,967
Three months ended September 30, 2023Nine months ended September 30, 2023
Obligation of State and Political SubdivisionsOtherTotalObligation of State and Political SubdivisionsOtherTotal
Beginning balance$—$5,760$5,760$—$10,000$10,000
Transfers into Level 3————1010
Transfers out of Level 3————(4,250)(4,250)
Ending balance$—$5,760$5,760$—$5,760$5,760

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Collateral Dependent Loans. Loans for which it is probable that the Company will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment. Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment and estimating fair value include using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans.

If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized. This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor to the value, which includes selling costs. Individually evaluated loans that are collateral dependent are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when impairment is determined using the fair value method.

Management establishes a specific allowance for individually evaluated loans that have an estimated fair value that is below the carrying value. The total carrying amount of loans for which a change in specific allowance has occurred as of September 30, 2024 was$594,000 and a fair value of$579,000 resulting in specific loss exposures of$15,000.

When there is little prospect of collecting principal or interest, loans, or portions of loans, may be charged-off to the allowance for credit losses. Losses are recognized in the period an obligation becomes uncollectible. The recognition of a loss does not mean that the loan has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather that it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off the loan even though partial recovery may be affected in the future.

Foreclosed Assets Held For Sale. Other real estate owned acquired through loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. The adjustment at the time of foreclosure is recorded through the allowance for credit losses. Due to the subjective nature of establishing the fair value when the asset is acquired, the actual fair value of the other real estate owned, or foreclosed asset could differ from the original estimate. If it is determined that fair value declines subsequent to foreclosure, a valuation allowance is recorded through noninterest expense. Operating costs associated with the assets after acquisition are also recorded as noninterest expense. Gains and losses on the disposition of other real estate owned and foreclosed assets are netted and posted to other noninterest expense. The total carrying amount of other real estate owned as of September 30, 2024 was$1.8 million. Other real estate owned included in the total carrying amount and measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the period amounted to$47,000.

The following table presents the fair value measurement of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):

Fair Value Measurements Using
Quoted Prices inActive Marketsfor IdenticalAssets · SignificantOtherObservableInputs · SignificantUnobservableInputs
Fair Value(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Collateral dependent loans$579$—$—$579
Foreclosed assets held for sale47——47
Collateral dependent loans$1,028$—$—$1,028
Foreclosed assets held for sale24——24

Sensitivity of Significant Unobservable Inputs

The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements other than goodwill at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

September 30, 2024Fair ValueValuationTechniqueUnobservable InputsRangeWeighted Average
Collateral dependent loans$579Third partyvaluationsDiscount to reflect realizable value less estimated selling costs0% - 40%20%
Foreclosed assets held for sale47Third partyvaluationsDiscount to reflect realizable value less estimated selling costs0% - 40%35%
December 31, 2023Fair ValueValuationTechniqueUnobservable InputsRangeWeighted Average
Collateral dependent loans$1,028Third partyvaluationsDiscount to reflect realizable value0% - 40%20%
Foreclosed assets held for sale24Third partyvaluationsDiscount to reflect realizable value less estimated selling costs0% - 40%35%

The following tables present estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 in accordance with ASC 825 (in thousands):

CarryingAmountFairValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Financial assets
Cash and due from banks$164,165$164,165$164,165$—$—
Federal funds sold262626——
Certificates of deposit investments3,5003,500—3,500—
Available-for-sale securities1,115,5521,115,552—1,109,5855,967
Held-to-maturity securities2,2982,2982,298——
Equity securities4,4244,4244,424——
Loans held for sale8,0858,085—8,085—
Loans net of allowance for credit losses5,537,7325,228,689——5,228,689
Interest receivable38,38738,387—38,387—
Federal Reserve Bank stock19,85519,855—19,855—
Federal Home Loan Bank stock9,5559,555—9,555—
Financial liabilities
Deposits$6,088,834$6,007,297$—$5,053,589$953,708
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase204,343204,343—204,343—
Interest payable6,4916,491—6,491—
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings238,712238,911—238,911—
Subordinated debt, net87,37385,637—104,836—
Junior subordinated debentures, net24,22421,076—21,076—
Financial assets
Cash and due from banks$134,082$134,082$134,082$—$—
Federal funds sold8,9828,9828,982——
Certificates of deposit investments1,4701,470—1,470—
Available-for-sale securities1,171,5721,171,572—1,165,4096,163
Held-to-maturity securities2,2862,2862,286——
Equity securities4,0744,0744,074——
Loans held for sale4,9804,980—4,980—
Loans net of allowance for credit losses5,506,9105,235,525——5,235,525
Interest receivable35,08235,082—35,082—
Federal Reserve Bank stock19,85519,855—19,855—
Federal Home Loan Bank stock9,7589,758—9,758—
Financial liabilities
Deposits$6,123,659$6,042,277$—$5,076,066$966,211
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase213,721213,714—213,714—
Interest payable5,4375,437—5,437—
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings263,787261,206—261,206—
Subordinated debentures106,755102,018—102,018—
Junior subordinated debentures24,05821,524—21,524—

Note 8 – Business Combinations

Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc.

On August 15, 2023, the Company completed its acquisition of Blackhawk Bancorp, Inc. (“Blackhawk”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger Agreement, dated March 20, 2023 (the “Agreement”). Pursuant to the Agreement, Blackhawk was merged with and into the Company. Blackhawk shareholders received 1.15 shares of the Company's common stock for each share of Blackhawk common stock.

The Company accounted for the Blackhawk acquisition as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). ASC 805 requires assets purchased and liabilities assumed to be recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. The Company determined the fair value of loans, core deposit intangibles, mortgage servicing rights, time deposits, real property, and subordinated debt with the assistance of third-party valuations and appraisals.

A preliminary summary of the fair value of assets received and liabilities assumed are as follows:

(In thousands)
Assets
Cash and due from banks$55,600
Loans held for sale3,222
Loans, net722,866
Investments-available for sale377,969
Short-term investments869
FHLB stock1,737
Premises and equipment12,366
Accrued interest receivable4,029
Prepaid expenses1,182
Other assets20,742
Core deposit intangible34,590
Income tax receivable2,077
Deferred tax asset22,152
Mortgage servicing rights7,031
Total assets acquired$1,266,432
Liabilities
Deposits$1,194,972
Subordinated and Junior Subordinated debt16,448
Accrued interest payable1,091
Accrued and other liabilities10,508
Total liabilities assumed1,223,019
Net assets acquired$43,413
Total consideration$93,510
Goodwill$50,097

The following table presents a summary of consideration transferred:

(In thousands, except shares)
Common stock issued (3,290,222 shares)$93,508
Cash consideration2
Purchase price$93,510

The Company recorded $50.1 million of goodwill in connection with the acquisition of Blackhawk, none of which is deductible for tax purposes. The amount of goodwill recorded reflects the synergies and operational efficiencies that are expected to result from the acquisition. The descriptions below describe the methods used to determine the fair value of significant assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as presented above:

Loans, net. The fair value of the loan portfolio was calculated on an individual loan basis using a discounted cash flow analysis, with results presented and assumptions applied on a summary basis. This analysis took into consideration the contractual terms of the loans and assumptions related to the cost of debt, cost of equity, servicing cost and other liquidity/risk premium considerations to estimate the projected cash flows. The inputs and assumptions used in the fair value estimate of the loan portfolio include credit mark, discount rate, prepayment speed, and foreclosure lag. Cash flows were adjusted by estimating future credit losses and the rate of prepayments. Projected monthly cash flows were then discounted to present value using a risk-adjusted market rate for similar loans.

Core deposit intangible. The Company identified customer relationships, in the form of core deposit intangibles, as an identified intangible asset. Core deposit intangibles derive value from the expected future benefits or earnings capacity attributable to the acquired core deposits. The fair value of the core deposit intangible was estimated by identifying the expected future benefits of the core deposits and discounting those benefits back to present value. The core deposit intangible will be amortized over its estimated useful life of approximately 10 years using the sum of the months digits accelerated method.

Mortgage servicing rights. The Company identified residential mortgage servicing rights intangible asset and determined the fair value using a discounted cash flow analysis. The key inputs and assumptions used in the fair value estimate include prepayment assumptions, servicing costs, delinquencies, foreclosure costs, ancillary income, income earned on float & escrow, interest on escrow, internal rate of return and inflation.

Deposits. The fair value of demand deposit and interest checking deposit accounts was assumed to approximate the carrying value as these accounts have no stated maturity and are payable on demand. The fair value of time deposits was estimated by discounting the contractual future cash flows using market rates offered for time deposits of similar remaining maturities.

Subordinated and Junior Subordinated debt. The Subordinated and Junior Subordinated debt was fair valued using an income approach. Cash flows were calculated using an annualized contractual rate adjusted for forward interest costs and discounted using a variable discount rate.

Accounting for acquired loans. Loans acquired are recorded at fair value with no carryover of the related allowance for credit losses. Purchased-credit deteriorated loans (“PCD”) are loans that have experienced more than insignificant credit deterioration since origination and are recorded at the purchase price. The allowance for credit losses is determined at the loan level. The sum of the loan’s purchase price and the allowance for credit losses becomes its initial amortized cost basis. The difference between the initial amortized cost basis and the par value of the loan is a noncredit discount or premium, which is amortized into interest income over the life of the loan.

Non-PCD loans have not experienced a more than insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination. The difference between the fair value and outstanding balance of the non-PCD loans is recognized as an adjustment to interest income over the lives of the loan.

In accordance with ASC 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, immediately following the acquisition the Company established a $3.8 million allowance for credit losses on the $618.33 million of acquired non-PCD loans through provision for credit losses in the consolidated statement of operations.

The following table provides a summary of PCD loans purchased as part of the Blackhawk acquisition as of the acquisition date:

(In thousands)
Unpaid principal balance$115,250
PCD allowance for credit losses at acquisition(3,791)
Non-credit discount on acquired loans(5,476)
Fair value of PCD loans$105,983

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presents the results of operations of the Company, including the effects of the purchase accounting adjustments and acquisition expenses, had the Blackhawk Merger taken place at the beginning of the period (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

Three months endedNine months ended
September 30,September 30,
20232023
Net interest income$57,245$171,635
Provision for credit losses6,2466,768
Non-interest income25,20573,892
Non-interest expense60,741166,430
Income before taxes15,46372,329
Income tax expense3,83017,069
Net income$11,633$55,260
Earnings per share
Basic$0.52$2.62
Diluted$0.52$2.61
Basic weighted average shares o/s22,220,43821,086,802
Diluted weighted average shares o/s22,319,33421,176,946

Acquisition costs are expensed as incurred as a component of non-interest expense and primarily include, but are not limited to, severance costs, professional services, data processing fees, and marketing and advertising expenses. The Company incurred acquisition costs related to the Blackhawk acquisition, pre-tax, of $2.5 million and $2.6 million, respectively, during thenine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and $0.1 million and $2.1 million, respectively, during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

Note 9 -- Leases

Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). As of September 30, 2024, substantially all the Company's leases are operating leases for real estate property for bank branches, ATM locations, and office space.

These leases are generally for periods of 1 to 25 years with various renewal options. The Company elected the optional transition method permitted by Topic 842. Under this method, the Company recognizes and measures leases that exist at the application date and prior comparative periods are not adjusted. In addition, the Company elected the package of practical expedients:

An entity need not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts contain leases.

An entity need not reassess the lease classification for any expired or existing leases.

An entity need not reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases.

The Company has also elected the practical expedient, which may be elected separately or in conjunction with the package noted above, to use hindsight in determining the lease term and in assessing the right-of-use assets. This expedient must be applied consistently to all leases. Lastly, the Company has elected to use the practical expedient to include both lease and non-lease components as a single component and account for it as a lease. In addition, the Company has elected to not include short-term leases (i.e. leases with terms of twelve months or less) or equipment leases (primarily copiers) deemed immaterial, on the consolidated balance sheets.

For leases in effect at January 1, 2019 and for leases commencing thereafter, the Company recognizes a lease liability and a right-of-use asset, based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The discount rate used in determining present value was the Company's incremental borrowing rate which is the FHLB fixed advance rate based on the remaining lease term as of January 1, 2019, or the commencement date for leases subsequently entered into.

The following table contains supplemental balance sheet information related to leases (dollars in thousands):

September 30, 2024September 30, 2023December 31, 2023
Operating lease right-of-use assets$14,560$14,192$14,306
Operating lease liabilities14,87314,50314,615
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)4.95.04.9
Weighted-average discount rate3.18%2.75%3.21%

Certain of the Company's leases contain options to renew the lease; however, not all renewal options are included in the calculation of lease liabilities as they are not reasonably certain to be exercised. The Company's leases do not contain residual value guarantees or material variable lease payments. The Company does not have any other material restrictions or covenants imposed by leases that would impact the Company's ability to pay dividends or cause the Company to incur additional financial obligations.

Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows (in thousands):

Year ending December 31,
2024$1,124
20253,097
20262,916
20272,687
20282,076
Thereafter4,851
Total lease payments16,751
Less imputed interest(1,878)
Total lease liability$14,873

The components of lease expense for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (in thousands):

Three months ended · Nine months ended
September 30,September 30,
2024202320242023
Operating lease cost$885$870$2,553$2,448
Short-term lease cost23248951
Variable lease cost216163572577
Total lease cost1,1241,0573,2143,076
Income from subleases(110)(94)(317)(281)
Net lease cost$1,014$963$2,897$2,795

As the Company elected not to separate lease and non-lease components, the variable lease cost primarily represents variable payment such as common area maintenance and copier expense. The Company does not have any material sub-lease agreements. Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities was (in thousands):

September 30, 2024September 30, 2023
Operating cash flows from operating leases$2,502$2,414

Note 10 – Derivatives

The Company utilizes an interest rate swap, designated as a fair value hedge, to mitigate the risk of changing interest rates on the fair value of a fixed rate commercial real estate loan. For derivative instruments that are designed and qualify as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative instrument, as well as the offsetting loss or gain in the hedged asset attributable to the hedged risk, is recognized in current earnings.

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments

The following table provides the outstanding notional balances and fair values of outstanding derivatives designated as hedging instruments as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):

BalanceSheetLocationWeightedAverageRemainingMaturity(Years)NotionalAmountEstimatedValue
Fair value hedges:
Interest rate swap agreementsOther liabilities4.6$12,662$(1,755)
Fair value hedges:
Interest rate swap agreementsOther liabilities5.3$12,976$(2,217)

The effects of the fair value hedges on the Company's income statement during thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (in thousands):

Three months ended · Nine months ended
September 30, · September 30,
DerivativeLocation of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives2024202320242023
Interest rate swap agreementsInterest income on loans$(539)$226$(364)$264
Three months ended · Nine months ended
September 30, · September 30,
DerivativeLocation of Gain (Loss) on Hedged Items2024202320242023
Interest rate swap agreementsInterest income on loans$539$(226)$364$(264)

As of September 30, 2024, the following amounts were recorded on the consolidated balance sheet related to cumulative basis adjustment for fair value hedges (in thousands):

Line Item in the Balance Sheet in Whichthe Hedge Item is IncludedCarrying Amount of theHedged AssetCumulative Amount of Fair Value HedgingAdjustment Included in the CarryingAmount of the Hedged Asset
Loans$12,078$(585)

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

The following amounts represent the notional amounts and gross fair value of derivative contracts not designated as hedging instruments outstanding during thenine months ended September 30, 2024 (dollars in thousands):

September 30, 2024BalanceSheetLocationWeightedAverageRemainingMaturity(Years)NotionalAmountEstimatedValue
Interest rate swap agreementsOther assets4.2$29,389$2,339
Interest rate swap agreementsOther liabilities4.229,389(2,339)
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