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ServisFirst Bancshares Inc

For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Aug 5, 2024.

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Jun 30, 2024 · Filed Aug 5, 2024

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Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
June 30, 2024 · December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)(1)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks$135,711$123,430
Interest-bearing balances due from depository institutions1,129,9221,907,083
Federal funds sold11,132100,575
Cash and cash equivalents1,276,7652,131,088
Available-for-sale debt securities, at fair value1,174,386900,183
Held-to-maturity debt securities (fair value of $684,234 and $907,191, respectively)767,255982,664
Restricted equity securities11,30010,226
Mortgage loans held for sale11,1745,074
Loans12,332,78011,658,829
Less allowance for credit losses(158,092)(153,317)
Loans, net12,174,68811,505,512
Premises and equipment, net59,20059,324
Accrued interest and dividends receivable62,93659,181
Deferred tax asset, net62,32162,918
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets1,458995
Bank owned life insurance contracts296,042292,759
Goodwill13,61513,615
Other assets138,672106,129
Total assets$16,049,812$16,129,668
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing demand$2,475,415$2,643,101
Interest-bearing10,783,97710,630,410
Total deposits13,259,39213,273,511
Federal funds purchased1,097,1541,256,724
Other borrowings64,73964,735
Accrued interest and dividends payable25,29327,545
Other liabilities92,65866,748
Total liabilities14,539,23614,689,263
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share; 1,000,000 authorized and undesignated at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share; 200,000,000 shares authorized: 54,521,479 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024; and 54,461,580 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 20235454
Additional paid-in capital234,495232,605
Retained earnings1,322,0481,254,841
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(46,521)(47,595)
Total stockholders' equity attributable to ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.1,510,0761,439,905
Noncontrolling interest500500
Total stockholders' equity1,510,5761,440,405
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$16,049,812$16,129,668

(1) Derived from audited financial statements.

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended · Six Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
2024202320242023
Interest income:
Interest and fees on loans$194,300$171,718$381,278$335,450
Taxable securities16,15811,57032,13722,465
Nontaxable securities9171838
Federal funds sold5382271,079841
Other interest and dividends16,5356,12439,73812,184
Total interest income227,540189,656454,250370,978
Interest expense:
Deposits104,67171,971208,737127,684
Borrowed funds16,99416,43437,14333,742
Total interest expense121,66588,405245,880161,426
Net interest income105,875101,251208,370209,552
Provision for credit losses5,3536,6549,72110,851
Net interest income after provision for credit losses100,52294,597198,649198,701
Noninterest income:
Service charges on deposit accounts2,2932,1424,4434,076
Mortgage banking1,3796962,0571,138
Credit card income2,3332,4064,4884,095
Bank-owned life insurance income2,0582,4965,2894,117
Other operating income8288421,4271,477
Total noninterest income8,8918,58217,70414,903
Noninterest expenses:
Salaries and employee benefits24,21318,79547,19937,861
Equipment and occupancy expense3,5673,4217,1246,856
Third party processing and other services7,4656,19814,63113,482
Professional services1,7411,5803,2053,234
FDIC and other regulatory assessments2,2022,2426,1073,759
Other real estate owned expense763712
Other operating expenses3,6236,22410,81812,926
Total noninterest expenses42,81838,46689,12178,130
Income before income taxes66,59564,713127,232135,474
Provision for income taxes14,45911,24525,07024,035
Net income52,13653,468102,162111,439
Dividends on preferred stock31313131
Net income available to common stockholders$52,10553,437102,131111,408
Basic earnings per common share$0.96$0.98$1.87$2.05
Diluted earnings per common share$0.95$0.98$1.87$2.04

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended · Six Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
2024202320242023
Net income$52,136$53,468$102,162$111,439
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Unrealized net holding gains (losses) arising during period from securities available for sale, net of tax of $65 and $(5,182) for the three ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $2,437 and $(5,403) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively205(15,455)1,344(16,122)
Amortization of net unrealized gains on securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity, net of tax of $(45) and $(51) for the three ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $(82) and $(96) for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively(134)(158)(270)(287)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax71(15,613)1,074(16,409)
Comprehensive income$52,207$37,855$103,236$95,030

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.​​​​​
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands, except share amounts) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Common Shares · Preferred Stock · Common Stock · Additional Paid-in Capital · Retained Earnings · Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss · Noncontrolling interest · Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance, April 1, 202354,398,025$-$54$229,631$1,152,681$(43,049)$500$1,339,817
Common dividends declared, $0.28 per share----(15,239)--(15,239)
Preferred dividends paid----(31)--(31)
Dividends on nonvested restricted stock recognized as compensation expense----41--41
Issue restricted shares pursuant to stock incentives, net of forfeitures16,555-------
Issue shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options10,453--168---168
2,247 shares of common stock withheld in net settlement upon exercise of stock options---(122)---(122)
Stock-based compensation expense---982---982
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax-----(15,613)-(15,613)
Net income----53,468--53,468
Balance, June 30, 202354,425,033$-$54$230,659$1,190,920$(58,662)$500$1,363,471
Balance, April 1, 202454,507,778$-$54$233,560$1,286,245$(46,592)$500$1,473,767
Common dividends declared, $0.30 per share----(16,356)--(16,356)
Preferred dividends paid----(31)--(31)
Dividends on nonvested restricted stock recognized as compensation expense----54--54
Issue restricted shares pursuant to stock incentives, net of forfeitures2,113-------
Issue shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options11,588--238---238
3,162 shares of common stock withheld in net settlement upon exercise of stock options---(182)---(182)
Stock-based compensation expense---879---879
Other comprehensive income, net of tax-----71-71
Net income----52,136--52,136
Balance, June 30, 202454,521,479$-$54$234,495$1,322,048$(46,521)$500$1,510,576
Six Months Ended June 30,
Common Shares · Preferred Stock · Common Stock · Additional Paid-in Capital · Retained Earnings · Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss · Noncontrolling interest · Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance, January 1, 202354,326,527$-$54$229,693$1,109,902$(42,253)$500$1,297,896
Common dividends paid, $0.28 per share----(15,233)--(15,233)
Common dividends declared, $0.28 per share----(15,239)--(15,239)
Preferred dividends paid----(31)--(31)
Dividends on nonvested restricted stock recognized as compensation expense----82--82
Issue restricted shares pursuant to stock incentives, net of forfeitures37,268-------
Issue shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options61,238--1,014---1,014
26,462 shares of common stock withheld in net settlement upon exercise of stock options---(1,838)---(1,838)
Stock-based compensation expense---1,790---1,790
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax-----(16,409)-(16,409)
Net income----111,439--111,439
Balance, June 30, 202354,425,033$-$54$230,659$1,190,920$(58,662)$500$1,363,471
Balance, January 1, 202454,461,580$-$54$232,605$1,254,841$(47,595)$500$1,440,405
Impact of adoption ASU 2023-02, net of tax----(2,269)--(2,269)
Adjusted balance, January 1, 202454,461,580-54232,6051,252,572(47,595)5001,438,136
Common dividends paid, $0.30 per share----(16,353)--(16,353)
Common dividends declared, $0.30 per share----(16,356)--(16,356)
Preferred dividends paid----(31)--(31)
Dividends on nonvested restricted stock recognized as compensation expense----54--54
Issue restricted shares pursuant to stock incentives, net of forfeitures42,025-------
Issue shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options17,874--369---369
5,176 shares of common stock withheld in net settlement upon exercise of stock options---(315)---(315)
Stock-based compensation expense---1,836---1,836
Other comprehensive income, net of tax-----1,074-1,074
Net income----102,162--102,162
Balance, June 30, 202454,521,479$-$54$234,495$1,322,048$(46,521)$500$1,510,576

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
20242023
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income$102,162$111,439
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations
Deferred tax benefit596312
Provision for credit losses9,72110,851
Depreciation2,2392,142
Accretion on acquired loans9698
Amortization of investments in tax credit partnerships4,8076,540
Net (accretion) amortization of debt securities available-for-sale(311)226
Increase in accrued interest and dividends receivable(3,755)(1,761)
Stock-based compensation expense1,8361,790
(Decrease) increase in accrued interest and dividends payable(2,252)4,446
Proceeds from sale of mortgage loans held for sale89,46051,674
Originations of mortgage loans held for sale(93,502)(52,910)
Gain on sale of mortgage loans held for sale(2,058)(1,138)
Net gain (loss) on sale of other real estate owned and repossessed assets(95)(5)
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance contracts(2,058)(4,117)
Net change in other assets, liabilities, and other operating activities(5,162)(36,094)
Net cash provided by operating activities101,72493,493
INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
Purchases of debt securities available-for-sale(641,347)(414,056)
Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of debt securities available-for-sale367,45946,203
Purchases of debt securities held-to-maturity(45,472)(48,723)
Proceeds from maturities, calls and paydowns of debt securities held-to-maturity260,88125,155
Purchases of restricted equity securities(1,074)(12,750)
Proceeds from sale of restricted equity securities-13,177
Investment in tax credit partnerships and SBIC(8,800)(5,817)
Return of capital from tax credit partnerships and SBIC139-
(Increase) decrease in loans(680,141)77,363
Purchases of premises and equipment(2,115)(1,947)
Proceeds from sale of other real estate owned and repossessed assets780158
Net cash used in investing activities(749,690)(321,237)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net decrease in non-interest-bearing deposits(167,686)(466,245)
Net increase in interest-bearing deposits153,5671,207,659
Net decrease in federal funds purchased(159,570)(320,732)
FHLB advances-300,000
Repayment of FHLB advances-(300,000)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options3691,014
Taxes paid in net settlement of tax obligation upon exercise of stock options(315)(1,838)
Dividends paid on common stock(32,691)(30,444)
Dividends paid on preferred stock(31)(31)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(206,357)389,383
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(854,323)161,639
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period2,131,088816,053
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,276,765$977,692
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE
Cash paid for:
Interest$248,132$156,980
Income taxes27,13446,968
NONCASH TRANSACTIONS
Other real estate acquired in settlement of loans$1,148$737
Dividends on nonvested restricted stock reclassified as compensation expense5541
Dividends declared16,35615,239

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

SERVISFIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 - GENERAL

The accompanying consolidated financial statements in this report have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Regulation S-X and the instructions for Form 10-Q, and have not been audited. These consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position and the consolidated results of operations for the interim periods have been made. All such adjustments are of a normal nature. The consolidated results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the consolidated results of operations that ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and its consolidated subsidiaries, including ServisFirst Bank (the “Bank”), may achieve for future interim periods or the entire year. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

All reported amounts are in thousands except share and per share data.

NOTE 2 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash on hand, cash items in process of collection, amounts due from banks, and federal funds sold are included in cash and cash equivalents.

NOTE 3 - EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

Basic earnings per common share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share include the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options. The difference in earnings per share under the two-class method was not significant for both the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
(In Thousands, Except Shares and Per Share Data)
Earnings per common share
Weighted average common shares outstanding54,516,63854,411,01654,503,82954,385,775
Net income available to common stockholders$52,105$53,437$102,131$111,408
Basic earnings per common share$0.96$0.98$1.87$2.05
Weighted average common shares outstanding54,516,63854,411,01654,503,82954,385,775
Dilutive effects of assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of performance shares92,041109,21498,203141,542
Weighted average common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding54,608,67954,520,23054,602,03254,527,317
Net income available to common stockholders$52,105$53,437$102,131$111,408
Diluted earnings per common share$0.95$0.98$1.87$2.04

NOTE 4 - SECURITIES

The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are summarized as follows:

Gross · Gross
Amortized · Unrealized · Unrealized · Fair
Cost · Gain · Loss · Value
June 30, 2024 · (In Thousands)
Debt Securities Available-for-Sale
U.S. Treasury Securities$609,123$38$(340)$608,821
Mortgage-backed securities268,5571(27,195)241,363
State and municipal securities11,1401(1,162)9,979
Corporate debt350,692-(36,469)314,223
Total$1,239,512$40$(65,166)$1,174,386
Debt Securities Held-to-Maturity
U.S. Treasury Securities$274,270$-$(23,932)$250,338
Mortgage-backed securities484,91118(58,379)426,550
State and municipal securities8,074-(728)7,346
Total$767,255$18$(83,039)$684,234
Debt Securities Available-for-Sale
U.S. Treasury Securities$340,556$251$-$340,807
Mortgage-backed securities241,4586(25,979)215,485
State and municipal securities11,4001(1,178)10,223
Corporate debt375,676-(42,009)333,667
Total$969,090$258$(69,166)$900,183
Debt Securities Held-to-Maturity
U.S. Treasury Securities$508,985$-$(24,718)$484,267
Mortgage-backed securities465,6153(50,025)415,593
State and municipal securities8,063-(732)7,331
Total$982,664$3$(75,475)$907,191

The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 by contractual maturity are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities of mortgage-backed securities since the mortgages underlying the securities may be called or prepaid with or without penalty. Therefore, these securities are not included in the maturity categories along with the other categories of debt securities.

June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Amortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair Value
(In Thousands)
Debt securities available-for-sale
Due within one year$566,771$566,467$350,400$350,396
Due from one to five years116,025111,35970,01667,334
Due from five to ten years285,159252,915304,216264,893
Due after ten years3,0002,2823,0002,076
Mortgage-backed securities268,557241,363241,458215,485
$1,239,512$1,174,386$969,090$900,183
Debt securities held-to-maturity
Due within one year$25,225$25,176$260,047$257,835
Due from one to five years253,830229,634203,481185,741
Due from five to ten years3,2892,87453,52148,022
Mortgage-backed securities484,911426,550465,615415,593
$767,255$684,234$982,664$907,191

All mortgage-backed securities are with government-sponsored enterprises such as Federal National Mortgage Association, Government National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Bank, and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.

Restricted equity securities are comprised entirely of restricted investment in Federal Home Loan Bank stock for membership requirements.

The carrying value of investment securities pledged to secure public funds on deposit and for other purposes as required by law as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $1.59 billion and $1.49 billion, respectively. The increase in pledged investment is due to increases in public funds balances deposited with the Bank during the second quarter of 2024.

The following table identifies, as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s investment securities that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and those that have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for 12 or more months.

Less Than Twelve Months · Twelve Months or More · Total
Gross · Gross · Gross
Unrealized · Unrealized · Unrealized
Losses · Fair Value · Losses · Fair Value · Losses · Fair Value
(In Thousands)
Debt Securities available-for-sale
U.S. Treasury Securities$(340)$164,413$-$-$(340)$164,413
Mortgage-backed securities(87)46,401(27,108)194,850(27,195)241,251
State and municipal securities--(1,162)9,533(1,162)9,533
Corporate debt(2,634)20,786(33,836)293,437(36,469)314,223
Total$(3,061)$231,600$(62,106)$497,820$(65,166)$729,420
Debt Securities held-to-maturity
U.S. Treasury Securities$-$-$(23,932)$250,340$(23,932)$250,339
Mortgage-backed securities(564)41,186(57,815)378,928(58,379)420,114
State and municipal securities--(728)7,096(728)7,096
Total$(564)$41,186$(82,475)$636,364$(83,039)$677,549
Debt Securities available-for-sale
U.S. Treasury Securities$-$-$-$-$-$-
Government Agency Securities------
Mortgage-backed securities(6)704(25,973)214,393(25,979)215,097
State and municipal securities--(1,178)9,777(1,178)9,777
Corporate debt(794)15,141(41,214)311,666(42,009)326,807
Total$(801)$15,845$(68,365)$535,836$(69,166)$551,681
Debt Securities held-to-maturity
U.S. Treasury Securities$-$-$(24,718)$484,267$(24,718)$484,267
Mortgage-backed securities(1)430(50,024)411,585(50,025)412,015
State and municipal securities--(732)7,081(732)7,081
Total$(1)$430$(75,474)$902,933$(75,475)$903,363

At June 30, 2024 and 2023, no allowance for credit losses (“ACL”) has been recognized on available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position as the Company does not believe any of the debt securities are credit impaired. This is based on the Company’s analysis of the risk characteristics, including credit ratings, and other qualitative factors related to available-for-sale debt securities. The issuers of these debt securities continue to make timely principal and interest payments under the contractual terms of the securities. The Company does not intend to sell these debt securities and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the debt securities before recovery of their amortized cost, which may be at maturity. The unrealized losses are due to increases in market interest rates over the yields available at the time the debt securities were purchased. Management measures expected credit losses on held-to-maturity securities on a collective basis by major security type with each type sharing similar risk characteristics and considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. With regard to U.S. Treasury and residential mortgage-backed securities issued by the U.S. government, or agencies thereof, it is expected that the securities will not be settled at prices less than the amortized cost bases of the securities as such securities are backed by the full faith and credit of and/or guaranteed by the U.S. government. Accordingly, no allowance for credit losses has been recorded for these securities. With regard to securities issued by States and political subdivisions and other held-to-maturity securities, management considers (i) issuer bond ratings, (ii) historical loss rates for given bond ratings, (iii) whether issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments under the contractual terms of the securities, and (iv) internal forecasts. Historical loss rates associated with securities having similar grades as those in our portfolio have generally not been significant. Furthermore, as of June 30, 2024 and 2023, there were no past due principal or interest payments associated with these securities. Based upon (i) the issuer’s strong bond ratings and (ii) a zero historical loss rate, no allowance for credit losses has been recorded for held-to-maturity State and Municipal Securities as such amount is not material at June 30, 2024 and 2023. All debt securities in an unrealized loss position as of June 30, 2024 continue to perform as scheduled and the Company does not believe there is a possible credit loss or that an allowance for credit loss on these debt securities is necessary.

NOTE 5–** LOANS**

The loan portfolio is classified based on the underlying collateral utilized to secure each loan for financial reporting purposes. This classification is consistent with the Quarterly Report of Condition and Income filed by the Bank with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

Commercial, financial and agricultural - Includes loans to business enterprises issued for commercial, industrial, agricultural production and/or other professional purposes. These loans are generally secured by equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable of the borrower and repayment is primarily dependent on business cash flows.

Real estate–* construction*– Includes loans secured by real estate to finance land development or the construction of industrial, commercial or residential buildings. Repayment is dependent upon the completion and eventual sale, refinance or operation of the related real estate project.

Owner-occupied commercial real estate mortgage– Includes loans secured by nonfarm nonresidential properties for which the primary source of repayment is the cash flow from the ongoing operations conducted by the party that owns the property.

1-4 family real estate mortgage– Includes loans secured by residential properties, including home equity lines of credit. Repayment is primarily dependent on the personal cash flow of the borrower.

Other real estate mortgage– Includes loans secured by nonowner-occupied properties, including office buildings, industrial buildings, warehouses, retail buildings, multifamily residential properties and farmland. Repayment is primarily dependent on income generated from the underlying collateral.

Consumer– Includes loans to individuals not secured by real estate. Repayment is dependent upon the personal cash flow of the borrower.

The following table details the Company’s loans at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

June 30,December 31,
20242023
(Dollars In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural$2,935,577$2,823,986
Real estate - construction1,510,6771,519,619
Real estate - mortgage:
Owner-occupied commercial2,399,6442,257,163
1-4 family mortgage1,350,4281,249,938
Other mortgage4,072,0073,744,346
Subtotal: Real estate - mortgage7,822,0797,251,447
Consumer64,44763,777
Total Loans12,332,78011,658,829
Less: Allowance for credit losses(158,092)(153,317)
Net Loans$12,174,688$11,505,512
Commercial, financial and agricultural23.80%24.22%
Real estate - construction12.25%13.03%
Real estate - mortgage:
Owner-occupied commercial19.46%19.36%
1-4 family mortgage10.95%10.72%
Other mortgage33.03%32.12%
Subtotal: Real estate - mortgage63.43%62.20%
Consumer0.52%0.55%
Total Loans100.00%100.00%

The credit quality of the loan portfolio is summarized no less frequently than quarterly using categories similar to the standard asset classification system used by the federal banking agencies. The following table presents credit quality indicators for the credit loss portfolio segments and classes. These categories are utilized to develop the associated allowance for credit losses using historical losses adjusted for current economic conditions defined as follows:

●Pass – loans which are well protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor (or obligors, if any) or by the fair value, less cost to acquire and sell, of any underlying collateral.
●Special Mention – loans with potential weakness that may, if not reversed or corrected, weaken the credit or inadequately protect the Company’s position at some future date. These loans are not adversely classified and do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant an adverse classification.
●Substandard – loans that exhibit well-defined weakness or weaknesses that presently jeopardize debt repayment. These loans are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the weaknesses are not corrected.
●Doubtful – loans that have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified substandard, plus the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values highly questionable and improbable.

The table below presents loan balances classified by credit quality indicator, loan type and based on year of origination as of June 30, 2024:

June 30, 2024 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · Prior · Revolving · Revolving lines of credit converted to term loans · Total
(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural
Pass$390,883$219,953$404,844$323,452$102,767$222,767$1,167,822$370$2,832,858
Special Mention6993761,7404,9954,0926,35822,752-41,012
Substandard - accruing2,6041,2951,3121,51341326,3177,032-40,486
Substandard -Non-accrual4292,5742262,44139512,5672,589-21,221
Total Commercial, financial and agricultural$394,615$224,198$408,122$332,401$107,667$268,009$1,200,195$370$2,935,577
Current-period gross write-offs$-$1,002$-$-$675$2,548$972$-$5,197
Real estate - construction
Pass$126,125$273,888$737,590$227,956$49,963$19,286$72,308$-$1,507,116
Special Mention-590------590
Substandard - accruing--1,998--973--2,971
Total Real estate - construction$126,125$274,478$739,588$227,956$49,963$20,259$72,308$-$1,510,677
Owner-occupied commercial
Pass$164,537$182,089$512,548$513,998$280,086$644,086$56,278$824$2,354,446
Special Mention-1,7747,5947757,65810,160--27,961
Substandard - accruing-4171,1586,797-2,460--10,832
Substandard -Non-accrual-----6,405--6,405
Total Owner-occupied commercial$164,537$184,280$521,300$521,570$287,744$663,111$56,278$824$2,399,644
Current-period gross write-offs$-$-$-$100$-$-$-$-$100
1-4 family mortgage
Pass$154,079$148,882$357,692$210,230$73,716$92,343$297,858$-$1,334,800
Special Mention-5492582,4779134,2141,176-9,587
Substandard - accruing-----420293-713
Substandard -Non-accrual-4013448588711,4711,383-5,328
Total 1-4 family mortgage$154,079$149,832$358,294$213,565$75,500$98,448$300,710$-$1,350,428
Current-period gross write-offs$-$-$19$62$-$5$-$-$86
Other mortgage
Pass$245,532$161,591$1,276,730$1,097,461$421,990$745,569$98,279$246$4,047,398
Special Mention--5,024875-3,439--9,338
Substandard - accruing--4,976--9,797--14,773
Substandard -Non-accrual-----498--498
Total Other mortgage$245,532$161,591$1,286,730$1,098,336$421,990$759,303$98,279$246$4,072,007
Consumer
Pass$24,311$4,034$3,056$1,863$1,391$3,692$26,026$-$64,373
Special Mention-----22--22
Substandard - accruing------50-50
Substandard -Non-accrual-----2--2
Total Consumer$24,311$4,034$3,056$1,863$1,391$3,716$26,076$-$64,447
Current-period gross write-offs$-$8$-$-$-$24$174$-$206
Total Loans
Pass$1,105,467$990,437$3,292,460$2,374,960$929,913$1,727,743$1,718,571$1,440$12,140,991
Special Mention6993,28914,6169,12212,66324,19323,928-88,510
Substandard - accruing2,6041,7129,4448,31041339,9677,375-69,825
Substandard -Non-accrual4292,9755703,2991,26620,9433,972-33,454
Total Loans$1,109,199$998,413$3,317,090$2,395,691$944,255$1,812,846$1,753,846$1,440$12,332,780
Current-period gross write-offs$-$1,010$19$162$675$2,577$1,146$-$5,589

Loans by credit quality indicator, loan type and based on year of origination as of December 31, 2023 were as follows:

December 31, 2023 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · Prior · Revolving · Revolving lines of credit converted to term loans · Total
(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural
Pass$341,335$455,281$354,034$162,543$100,032$151,527$1,161,324$491$2,726,567
Special Mention4,2751,9825,1055,7651,3203,54921,769743,772
Substandard - accruing1,410-2,8303689,50127,9624,360-46,431
Substandard -Non-accrual-2767206-3,3362,905-7,216
Total Commercial, financial and agricultural$347,020$457,265$362,736$168,882$110,853$186,374$1,190,358$498$2,823,986
Current-period gross write-offs$1,213$4,690$2,531$779$4$2,014$1,998$-$13,229
Real estate - construction
Pass$216,745$874,903$283,012$49,668$4,866$16,558$72,156$-$1,517,908
Special Mention589-------589
Substandard - accruing-33---978--1,011
Substandard -Non-accrual-------111111
Total Real estate - construction$217,334$874,936$283,012$49,668$4,866$17,536$72,156$111$1,519,619
Current-period gross write-offs$-$-$19$-$-$-$-$89$108
Owner-occupied commercial
Pass$148,915$478,364$517,667$300,978$181,864$512,752$64,170$844$2,205,554
Special Mention5,3691,4117,7058,3178,5307,539--38,871
Substandard - accruing1,358----4,292--5,650
Substandard -Non-accrual----2,3294,759--7,088
Total Owner-occupied commercial$155,642$479,775$525,372$309,295$192,723$529,342$64,170$844$2,257,163
Current-period gross write-offs$-$-$-$-$117$-$-$-$117
1-4 family mortgage
Pass$166,927$376,964$228,183$75,104$40,697$61,046$286,066$-$1,234,987
Special Mention5747212,5041,0093,865439727-9,839
Substandard - accruing-----425261-686
Substandard -Non-accrual155380741572877901800-4,426
Total 1-4 family mortgage$167,656$378,065$231,428$76,685$45,439$62,811$287,854$-$1,249,938
Current-period gross write-offs$-$40$-$-$-$14$-$-$54
Other mortgage
Pass$162,418$1,119,609$1,106,055$448,781$249,059$540,325$100,516$247$3,727,010
Special Mention------850-850
Substandard - accruing-4,975---11,005--15,980
Substandard -Non-accrual----130376--506
Total Other mortgage$162,418$1,124,584$1,106,055$448,781$249,189$551,706$101,366$247$3,744,346
Current-period gross write-offs$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-$-
Consumer
Pass$22,227$3,890$4,542$1,794$1,295$2,687$27,342$-$63,777
Special Mention---------
Substandard - accruing---------
Substandard -Non-accrual---------
Total Consumer$22,227$3,890$4,542$1,794$1,295$2,687$27,342$-$63,777
Current-period gross write-offs$-$-$-$-$4$49$1,020$-$1,073
Total Loans
Pass$1,058,567$3,309,011$2,493,493$1,038,868$577,813$1,284,895$1,711,574$1,582$11,475,803
Special Mention10,8074,11415,31415,09113,71511,52723,346793,921
Substandard - accruing2,7685,0082,8303689,50144,6624,621-69,758
Substandard -Non-accrual1553821,5087783,3369,3723,70511119,347
Total Loans$1,072,297$3,318,515$2,513,145$1,055,105$604,365$1,350,456$1,743,246$1,700$11,658,829
Current-period gross write-offs$1,213$4,730$2,550$779$125$2,077$3,018$89$14,581

Loans by performance status as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

June 30, 2024PerformingNonperformingTotal
(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural$2,913,771$21,806$2,935,577
Real estate - construction1,510,677-1,510,677
Real estate - mortgage:
Owner-occupied commercial2,393,2396,4052,399,644
1-4 family mortgage1,344,2336,1951,350,428
Other mortgage4,071,5094984,072,007
Total real estate mortgage7,808,98113,0987,822,079
Consumer64,4153264,447
Total$12,297,844$34,936$12,332,780
December 31, 2023PerformingNonperformingTotal
(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural$2,816,599$7,387$2,823,986
Real estate - construction1,519,5081111,519,619
Real estate - mortgage:
Owner-occupied commercial2,250,0747,0892,257,163
1-4 family mortgage1,243,6036,3351,249,938
Other mortgage3,743,8405063,744,346
Total real estate mortgage7,237,51713,9307,251,447
Consumer63,67210563,777
Total$11,637,296$21,533$11,658,829

Loans by past due status as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

June 30, 2024Past Due Status (Accruing Loans)
Total Past · Total · Nonaccrual
30-59 Days60-89 Days90+ DaysDueNonaccrualCurrentTotal LoansWith no ACL
(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural$10,049$2,941$585$13,575$21,221$2,900,781$2,935,577$13,636
Real estate - construction590--590-1,510,0871,510,677-
Real estate - mortgage:
Owner-occupied commercial3,12781-3,2086,4052,390,0312,399,6446,404
1-4 family mortgage1,2202,8638674,9505,3281,340,1501,350,4282,624
Other mortgage-5,459-5,4594984,066,0504,072,007498
Total real estate - mortgage4,3478,40386713,61712,2317,796,2317,822,0799,526
Consumer963530161264,28464,4472
Total$15,082$11,379$1,482$27,943$33,454$12,271,383$12,332,780$23,164
December 31, 2023Past Due Status (Accruing Loans)
Total Past · Total · Nonaccrual
30-59 Days60-89 Days90+ DaysDueNonaccrualCurrentTotal LoansWith no ACL
(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural$3,418$3,718$170$7,306$7,217$2,809,463$2,823,986$5,028
Real estate - construction-34-341111,519,4741,519,619-
Real estate - mortgage:
Owner-occupied commercial----7,0892,250,0742,257,1637,089
1-4 family mortgage5404,9201,9097,3694,4261,238,1431,249,9381,224
Other mortgage67610,703-11,3795063,732,4613,744,346506
Total real estate - mortgage1,21615,6231,90918,74812,0217,220,6787,251,4478,819
Consumer5831105194-63,58363,777-
Total$4,692$19,406$2,184$26,282$19,349$11,613,198$11,658,829$13,847

Under the current expected credit losses (“CECL”) methodology, the ACL is measured on a collective basis for pools of loans with similar risk characteristics. For loans that do not share similar risk characteristics with the collectively evaluated pools, evaluations are performed on an individual basis. For all loan segments collectively evaluated, losses are predicted over a period of time determined to be reasonable and supportable, and at the end of the reasonable and supportable forecast period losses are reverted to long-term historical averages. The estimated loan losses for all loan segments are adjusted for changes in qualitative factors not inherently considered in the quantitative analyses.

The Company uses the discounted cash flow (“DCF”) method to estimate ACL for all loan pools except for commercial and industrial ("C&I") revolving lines of credit and credit cards. C&I revolving lines of credit and credit cards are members of the Commercial, financial and agricultural and Consumer portfolios, respectively. For all loan pools utilizing the DCF method, the Company utilizes and forecasts national unemployment rate as a loss driver. The Company also utilizes and forecasts GDP growth as a second loss driver for its agricultural and consumer loan pools. Consistent forecasts of the loss drivers are used across the loan segments. At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company utilized a reasonable and supportable forecast period of twelve months followed by a six-month straight-line reversion to long term averages. The Company leveraged economic projections from reputable and independent sources to inform its loss driver forecasts. The Company expects the national unemployment rate to fall and the national GDP growth rate to rise compared to the December 31, 2023 forecast.

The Company uses a loss-rate method to estimate expected credit losses for its C&I revolving lines of credit and credit card pools. The C&I revolving lines of credit pool incorporates a probability of default (“PD”) and loss given default (“LGD”) modeling approach. This approach involves estimating the pool average life and then using historical correlations of default and loss experience over time to calculate the lifetime PD and LGD. These two inputs are then applied to the outstanding pool balance. The credit card pool incorporates a remaining life modeling approach, which utilizes an attrition-based method to estimate the remaining life of the pool. A quarterly average loss rate is then calculated using the Company’s historical loss data. The model reduces the pool balance quarterly on a straight-line basis over the estimated life of the pool. The quarterly loss rate is multiplied by the outstanding balance at each period-end resulting in an estimated loss for each quarter. The sum of estimated loss for all quarters is the total calculated reserve for the pool. Management has applied the loss-rate method to C&I lines of credit and to credit cards due to their generally short-term nature. An expected loss ratio is applied based on internal and peer historical losses.

Each loan pool is adjusted for qualitative factors not inherently considered in the quantitative analyses. The qualitative adjustments either increase or decrease the quantitative model estimation. The Company considers factors that are relevant within the qualitative framework which include the following: lending policy, changes in nature and volume of loans, staff experience, changes in volume and trends of problem loans, concentration risk, trends in underlying collateral values, external factors, quality of loan review system and other economic conditions.

Inherent risks in the loan portfolio will differ based on type of loan. Specific risk characteristics by loan portfolio segment are listed below:

Commercial, financial and agricultural loans include risks associated with the borrower’s cash flow, debt service coverage, and management’s expertise. These loans are subject to the risk that the Company may have difficulty converting collateral to a liquid asset if necessary, as well as risks associated with the degree of specialization, mobility, and general collectability in a default situation. These commercial loans may be subject to many different types of risks, including fraud, bankruptcy, economic downturn, deteriorated or non-existent collateral, and changes in interest rates.

Real estate construction loansinclude risks associated with the borrower’s credit-worthiness, contractor’s qualifications, borrower and contractor performance, and the overall risk and complexity of the proposed project. Construction lending is also subject to risks associated with sub-market dynamics, including population, employment trends and household income. During times of economic stress, this type of loan has typically had a greater degree of risk than other loan types.* *

Real estate mortgage loansconsist of loans secured by commercial and residential real estate. Commercial real estate lending is dependent upon successful management, marketing and expense supervision necessary to maintain the property. Repayment of these loans may be adversely affected by conditions in the real estate market or the general economy. Also, commercial real estate loans typically involve relatively large loan balances to a single borrower. Residential real estate lending risks are generally less significant than those of other loans. Real estate lending risks include fluctuations in the value of real estate, bankruptcies, economic downturn and customer financial problems.

Consumer loans carry a moderate degree of risk compared to other loans. They are generally more risky than traditional residential real estate loans but less risky than commercial loans. Risk of default is usually determined by the well-being of the local economies. During times of economic stress, there is usually some level of job loss both nationally and locally, which directly affects the ability of the consumer to repay debt.

The following table presents changes in the ACL, segregated by loan type, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

Commercial,
financial and · Real estate - · Real estate -
agriculturalconstructionmortgageConsumerTotal
(In Thousands)
Allowance for credit losses:
Balance at April 1, 2024$51,022$45,689$57,640$1,541$155,892
Charge-offs(3,355)-(119)(108)(3,582)
Recoveries4068-15429
Provision8,143(5,247)2,1632945,353
Balance at June 30, 2024$56,216$40,450$59,684$1,742$158,092
Allowance for credit losses:
Balance at April 1, 2023$42,895$40,483$63,157$2,430$148,965
Charge-offs(4,358)-(131)(111)(4,600)
Recoveries1,232--211,253
Provision3,696(40)3,211(213)6,654
Balance at June 30, 2023$43,465$40,443$66,237$2,127$152,272
Allowance for credit losses:
Balance at January 1, 2024$52,121$44,658$55,126$1,412$153,317
Charge-offs(5,197)-(186)(206)(5,589)
Recoveries6058624643
Provision8,687(4,216)4,7385129,721
Balance at June 30, 2024$56,216$40,450$59,684$1,742$158,092
Allowance for credit losses:
Balance at January 1, 2023$42,830$42,889$58,652$1,926$146,297
Charge-offs(5,615)-(157)(501)(6,273)
Recoveries1,36031321,396
Provision4,890(2,449)7,74067010,851
Balance at June 30, 2023$43,465$40,443$66,237$2,127$152,272

We maintain an ACL on unfunded lending commitments and letters of credit to provide for the risk of loss inherent in these arrangements. The allowance is computed using a methodology similar to that used to determine the ACL for loans, modified to take into account the probability of a drawdown on the commitment. The ACL on unfunded loan commitments is classified as a liability account on the Consolidated Balance Sheet within other liabilities, while the corresponding provision for these credit losses is recorded as a component of other expense. The ACL on unfunded commitments was $1.1 million at June 30, 2024 and $575,000 at December 31, 2023. Provision expense was $336,000 and $503,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and there wasno provision expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

Loans that no longer share similar risk characteristics with collectively evaluated pools are estimated on an individual basis. A loan is considered collateral-dependent when the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. The following table summarizes collateral-dependent gross loans held for investment by collateral type as follows:

Accounts · ACL
June 30, 2024Real EstateReceivableEquipmentOtherTotalAllocation
(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural$19,482$4,003$3,852$34,354$61,691$19,044
Real estate - construction2,000--9722,972-
Real estate - mortgage:
Owner-occupied commercial17,288---17,288-
1-4 family mortgage14,784---14,78483
Other mortgage4,837-8547796,470587
Total real estate - mortgage36,909-85477938,542670
Consumer--2505250
Total$58,391$4,003$4,708$36,155$103,257$19,764
Accounts · ACL
December 31, 2023Real EstateReceivableEquipmentOtherTotalAllocation
(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural$20,266$7,240$2,126$24,016$53,648$16,189
Real estate - construction145--9781,1231
Real estate - mortgage:
Owner-occupied commercial12,038--69812,736475
1-4 family mortgage15,694---15,6941,058
Other mortgage5,062--8005,862603
Total real estate - mortgage32,794--1,49834,2922,136
Consumer------
Total$53,205$7,240$2,126$26,492$89,063$18,326

The table below details the amortized cost basis at the end of the reporting period for loans made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that were modified during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

Payment Deferral
Term · and Term · Percentage of
Extensions · Extensions · Total · Total Loans
(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural$6,964$1,014$7,9780.06%
Owner-occupied commercial6371,1581,7950.01%
1-4 family mortgage-4343-%
Total$7,601$2,215$9,8160.08%
Payment Deferral
Term · and Term · Percentage of
Extensions · Extensions · Total · Total Loans
(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural$9,363$1,014$10,3770.08%
Real estate - construction973-9730.01%
Owner-occupied commercial2,1091,1583,2670.03%
1-4 family mortgage42043463-%
Other mortgage9,797-9,7970.08%
Total$22,662$2,215$24,8770.20%
Payment Deferral
Term · and Term · Percentage of
Extensions · Extensions · Total · Total Loans
(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural$2,855$-$2,8550.02%
Owner-occupied commercial2,511-2,5110.02%
Total$5,366$-$5,3660.05%
Payment Deferral
Term · and Term · Percentage of
Extensions · Extensions · Total · Total Loans
(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural$29,556$-$29,5560.25%
Owner-occupied commercial2,5117013,2120.03%
1-4 family mortgage210-210-%
Other mortgage11,25835911,6170.10%
Total$43,535$1,060$44,5950.38%

The following table summarizes the financial impacts of loan modifications made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

Total Payment
Term ExtensionsDeferral
(In months)(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural2 to 60$125
Real estate - construction--
Owner-occupied commercial5 to 6016
1-4 family mortgage1212
Other mortgage--
Total Payment
Term ExtensionsDeferral
(In months)(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural2 to 60$125
Real estate - construction12-
Owner-occupied commercial5 to 6016
1-4 family mortgage12 to 1212
Other mortgage11-
Total Payment
Term ExtensionsDeferral
(In months)(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural9 to 65$-
Real estate - construction--
Owner-occupied commercial9 to 60-
1-4 family mortgage--
Other mortgage--
Total Payment
Term ExtensionsDeferral
(In months)(In Thousands)
Commercial, financial and agricultural · 1 to 65 · $ · -
Real estate - construction--
Owner-occupied commercial3 to 6049
1-4 family mortgage3-
Other mortgage3 to 3659

No loans modified on or after June 30, 2023 were past due greater than 30 days or on non-accrual as of June 30, 2024.

As of June 30, 2024, the Company did not have any loans made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that were modified during the first quarter of 2024 that subsequently defaulted. For purposes of this disclosure, default is defined as 90 days past due and still accruing or placement on nonaccrual status. Adjustments have been made to both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2023 tables, due to the refinement of our policy surrounding the definition of borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.

NOTE 6 - LEASES

The Company leases space under non-cancelable operating leases for several of its banking offices and certain office equipment. The leases have remaining terms up to 15 years. At June 30, 2024, the Company had lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities totaling $24.5 million and $26.5 million, respectively, compared to $26.5 million and $27.4 million, respectively, at December 31, 2023 which are reflected in other assets and other liabilities, respectively, in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Maturities of operating lease liabilities as of June 30, 2024 are as follows:

(In Thousands)
2024 (remaining)$2,759
20255,362
20264,509
20273,946
20283,098
thereafter12,086
Total lease payments31,760
Less: imputed interest(5,246)
Present value of operating lease liabilities$26,514

As of June 30, 2024, the weighted average remaining term of operating leases is 7.9 years and the weighted average discount rate used in the measurement of operating lease liabilities was 3.74%.

Operating cash outflows related to leases were $1.4 million and $2.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to $1.3 million and $2.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

Lease costs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended June 30,
20242023
Operating lease cost$1,401$1,269
Short-term lease cost--
Variable lease cost220192
Sublease income(5)(8)
Net lease cost$1,616$1,453
Six Months Ended June 30,
20242023
Operating lease cost$2,795$2,499
Short-term lease cost--
Variable lease cost433383
Sublease income(11)(16)
Net lease cost$3,217$2,866

NOTE 7 - EMPLOYEE AND DIRECTOR BENEFITS

Stock Incentive Plan

The Company has a stock incentive plan as described below. The compensation cost that has been charged to earnings for the plan was approximately $879,000 and $1.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $982,000 and $1.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

The Company’s 2009 Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan authorizes the grant of up to 5,550,000 shares and allows for the issuance of Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Stock Options, Non-stock Share Equivalents, Performance Shares or Performance Units. The plan allows for the grant of incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options, and option awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant. The maximum term of the options granted under the plan isten years.

The Company estimates the fair value of each stock option award using a Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model. Expected volatilities are based on the Company’s trading price history. The expected term for options granted is based on the short-cut method and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.

There havenot been any grants of stock options since October of 2019.

The following table summarizes stock option activity during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

Weighted
Weighted · Average
Average · Remaining · Aggregate
Exercise · Contractual · Intrinsic
SharesPriceTerm (years)Value
(In Thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024:
Outstanding at January 1, 2024165,800$24.352.9$7,211
Exercised(23,050)16.200.76,261
Outstanding at June 30, 2024142,750$25.672.6$5,507
Exercisable at June 30, 2024127,250$23.542.0$5,014
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023:
Outstanding at January 1, 2023280,000$19.433.0$14,088
Exercised(87,700)12.041.02,533
Forfeited(1,000)34.095.67
Outstanding at June 30, 2023191,300$22.653.4$6,235
Exercisable at June 30, 2023137,800$16.831.9$3,432

As of June 30, 2024, there was $19,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options. The cost is expected to be recognized on the straight-line method over the next three months.

Restricted Stock and Performance Shares

The Company periodically grants restricted stock awards that vest upon time-based service conditions. Dividend payments are made during the vesting period. The value of restricted stock is determined to be the current value of the Company’s stock, and this total value will be recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period. As of June 30, 2024, there was $4.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested time-based restricted stock. The cost is expected to be recognized evenly over the remaining 2.0 years of the restricted stock’s vesting period.

The Company periodically grants performance shares that give plan participants the opportunity to earn between 0% and 150% of the number of performance shares granted based on achieving certain market conditions. The number of performance shares earned is determined by reference to the Company’s total shareholder return relative to a peer group of other publicly traded banks and bank holding companies during the performance period. The performance period is generally three years starting on the grant date. The fair value of the performance shares is determined using a Monte Carlo simulation model on the grant date. As of June 30, 2024, there was $1.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested performance shares. As of June 30, 2024, non-vested performance shares had a weighted average remaining time to vest of 2.0 years.

Restricted StockPerformance Shares
SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueSharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024:
Non-vested at January 1, 2024158,298$58.0831,944$58.25
Granted27,36166.728,89467.90
Vested(45,619)45.49(18,653)37.05
Forfeited(3,989)71.34(2,318)72.18
Non-vested at June 30, 2024136,051$63.6519,867$80.85
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023:
Non-vested at January 1, 2023141,580$56.3923,852$54.16
Granted47,30960.408,09170.29
Vested(29,852)52.27--
Forfeited(10,041)63.90--
Non-vested at June 30, 2023148,996$57.9831,943$58.25

NOTE 8 - DERIVATIVES

The Company has entered into forward loan sale commitments with secondary market investors to deliver loans on a “best efforts delivery” basis, which do not meet the definition of a derivative instrument. When a rate is committed to a borrower, it is based on the best price that day and locked with the investor for the customer for a 30-day period. In the event the loan is not delivered to the investor, the Company has no risk or exposure with the investor. The interest rate lock commitments with customers related to loans that are originated for later sale are classified as derivatives. The fair values of the Company’s agreements with investors and rate lock commitments to customers as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were not material.

NOTE 9–** RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS**

In March 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2023-02,*Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method.*These amendments expanded the permitted use of the proportional amortization method, which was previously only available to low-income housing tax credit investments, to other tax equity investments if certain conditions are met. Under the proportional amortization method, the initial cost of an investment is amortized in proportion to the income tax benefits received and both the amortization of the investment and the income tax benefits received are recognized as a component of income tax expense. ASU 2023-02 was adopted on a modified retrospective basis of transition or, for certain changes, a prospective basis. The Company had not completed its analysis of the individual credits by the filing date of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, but had determined the policy election did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. To correct an immaterial error, activity for the three months ended March 31, 2024, under the proportional amortization method has been recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2024. As a result, the six months ending June 30, 2024, accurately present the results for that period under the proportional amortization method. During the second quarter, the analysis was completed and a reduction to retained earnings as of January 1, 2024, of $2.3 million was recorded.

NOTE 10 - RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09,* Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures*. ASU 2023-09 requires enhanced income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information to provide more transparency by requiring (i) consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation table and (ii) income taxes paid, net of refunds, to be disaggregated by jurisdiction based on an established threshold. The amendments in this standard will be effective for the Company on January 1, 2025. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the amendments will have the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07,Segment Reporting—Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. This amendment is intended to improve disclosures about a public entity’s reportable segments and addresses requests from investors and other decision makers for additional, more detailed information about a reportable segment’s expenses. The amendment applies to all public entities that are required to report segment information in accordance with Topic 280. All public entities will be required to report segment information in accordance with the new guidance starting in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments are to be applied retrospectively to all periods presented and segment expense categories should be based on the categories identified at adoption. The Company does not currently expect adoption of the amendment to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 11 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Measurement of fair value under U.S. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value, as of the measurement date, into three broad levels, which are described below:

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.

Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.

In determining fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible and also considers counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value.

Debt Securities. Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the hierarchy. Level 1 securities include highly liquid government securities such as U.S. Treasuries and exchange-traded equity securities. For securities traded in secondary markets for which quoted market prices are not available, the Company generally relies on pricing services provided by independent vendors. Such independent pricing services are to advise the Company on the carrying value of the securities available for sale portfolio. As part of the Company’s procedures, the price provided from the service is evaluated for reasonableness given market changes. When a questionable price exists, the Company investigates further to determine if the price is valid. If needed, other market participants may be utilized to determine the correct fair value. The Company has also reviewed and confirmed its determinations in discussions with the pricing service regarding their methods of price discovery. Securities measured with these techniques are classified within Level 2 of the hierarchy and often involve using quoted market prices for similar securities, pricing models or discounted cash flow calculations using inputs observable in the market where available. Examples include U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, obligations of states and political subdivisions, and certain corporate, asset-backed and other securities. In cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, as in the case of certain corporate securities, these securities are classified in Level 3 of the hierarchy.

Derivative instruments. The fair values of derivatives are determined based on a valuation pricing model using readily available observable market parameters such as interest rate curves, adjusted for counterparty credit risk. These measurements are classified as level 2 within the valuation hierarchy.

*Loans Individually Evaluated.*Loans individually evaluated are measured and reported at fair value when full payment under the loan terms is not probable. Loans individually evaluated are carried at the present value of expected future cash flows using a discounted cash flow calculation, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent. Expected cash flows are based on internal inputs reflecting expected default rates on contractual cash flows. This method of estimating fair value does not incorporate the exit-price concept of fair value described in ASC 820-10 and would generally result in a higher value than the exit-price approach. For loans measured using the estimated fair value of collateral less costs to sell, fair value is generally determined based on appraisals performed by certified and licensed appraisers using inputs such as absorption rates, capitalization rates and market comparables, adjusted for estimated costs to sell. Management modifies the appraised values, if needed, to take into account recent developments in the market or other factors, such as changes in absorption rates or market conditions from the time of valuation, and anticipated sales values considering management’s plans for disposition. Such modifications to the appraised values could result in lower valuations of such collateral. Estimated costs to sell are based on current amounts of disposal costs for similar assets. These measurements are classified as Level 3 within the valuation hierarchy. Loans individually evaluated are subject to nonrecurring fair value adjustment upon initial recognition or subsequent individual evaluation. A portion of the ACL is allocated to loans individually evaluated if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance. The range of fair value adjustments and weighted average adjustment as of June 30, 2024 was 0% to 75% and 29%, respectively. The range of fair value adjustments and weighted average adjustment as of December 31, 2023 was 0% to 66% and 25% respectively. Loans individually evaluated are reviewed and evaluated on at least a quarterly basis for additional impairment and adjusted accordingly based on the same factors identified above. The amount recognized to write-down individually evaluated loans that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis was $4.8 million and $5.8 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $4.1 million and $6.3 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

Other Real Estate Owned. Other real estate assets (“OREO”) acquired through, or in lieu of, foreclosure are held for sale and are initially recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, less selling costs. Any write-downs to fair value at the time of transfer to OREO are charged to the ACL subsequent to foreclosure. Values are derived from appraisals of underlying collateral and discounted cash flow analysis. Appraisals are performed by certified and licensed appraisers. Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are updated periodically and assets are marked to current fair value, not to exceed the new cost basis. In the determination of fair value subsequent to foreclosure, management also considers other factors or recent developments, such as changes in absorption rates and market conditions from the time of valuation, and anticipated sales values considering management’s plans for disposition, which could result in adjustment to lower the property value estimates indicated in the appraisals. The range of fair value adjustments and weighted average adjustment as of June 30, 2024 was 10% to 100% and 27%, respectively. The range of fair value adjustments and weighted average adjustment as of December 31, 2023 was 25% to 100% and 38.3%, respectively. These measurements are classified as Level 3 within the valuation hierarchy. A loss on the sale and write-downs of OREO and repossessed assets of $1,000 and $96,000 was recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $5,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. These charges were for write-downs in the value of OREO subsequent to foreclosure and losses on the disposal of OREO. OREO is classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.

There were four residential real estate loans with a balance of $529,000 foreclosed and classified as OREO as of June 30, 2024, compared to three residential real estate loan foreclosures for $360,000 as of December 31, 2023.

Four residential real estate loans totaling $426,000 were in the process of being foreclosed as of June 30, 2024. There were three residential real estate loans for $292,000 that were in the process of being foreclosed as of December 31, 2023.

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets carried at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. There wereno liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2024 Using
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets · Significant Other · Significant
for Identical · Observable Inputs · Unobservable
Assets (Level 1) · (Level 2) · Inputs (Level 3) · Total
Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis: · (In Thousands)
Available for sale debt securities:
U.S. Treasury securities$608,821$-$-$608,821
Mortgage-backed securities-241,363-241,363
State and municipal securities-9,979-9,979
Corporate debt-314,223-314,223
Total available-for-sale debt securities608,821565,565-1,174,386
Total assets at fair value$608,821$565,565$-$1,174,386
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2023 Using
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets · Significant Other · Significant
for Identical · Observable Inputs · Unobservable
Assets (Level 1) · (Level 2) · Inputs (Level 3) · Total
Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis: · (In Thousands)
Available for sale debt securities:
U.S. Treasury securities$340,807$-$-$340,807
Government agency securities----
Mortgage-backed securities-215,485-215,485
State and municipal securities-10,223-10,223
Corporate debt-326,8086,860333,668
Total available-for-sale debt securities340,807552,5166,860900,183
Total assets at fair value$340,807$552,516$6,860$900,183

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets carried at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) · Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) · Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) · Total
Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis: · (In Thousands)
Loans individually evaluated$-$-$83,493$83,493
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets--1,4581,458
Total assets at fair value$-$-$84,951$84,951
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) · Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) · Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) · Total
Assets Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis: · (In Thousands)
Loans individually evaluated$-$-$70,737$70,737
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets--995995
Total assets at fair value$-$-$71,732$71,732

There wereno liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

In the case of the debt securities portfolio, the Company monitors the portfolio to ascertain when transfers between levels have been affected. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, there were two transfers out of Level 3 into Level 2.

The table below includes a roll forward of the balance sheet amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 (including the change in fair value) for financial instruments classified by the Company within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy measured at fair value on a recurring basis including changes in fair value due in part to observable factors that are part of the valuation methodology:

For the Three Months Ended June 30, · For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2024 · 2023 · 2024 · 2023
Available-for-sale Securities · Available-for-sale Securities · Available-for-sale Securities · Available-for-sale Securities
(In Thousands)
Fair value, beginning of period$-$6,860$6,860$10,860
Transfers into Level 3---
Total realized gains included in income----
Changes in unrealized gains/losses included in other comprehensive income for assets and liabilities still held at period-end--(1,329)160
Purchases----
Transfers out of Level 3--(5,531)(4,160)
Fair value, end of period$-$6,860$-$6,860

The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged in a sale between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument. Current U.S. GAAP excludes certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments from its fair value disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented may not necessarily represent the underlying fair value of the Company.

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

June 30, 2024 · December 31, 2023
CarryingCarrying
AmountFair ValueAmountFair Value
(In Thousands)
Financial Assets:
Level 1 Inputs:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,265,633$1,265,633$2,030,513$2,030,513
Held to maturity U.S. Treasury securities274,270250,338508,985484,267
Level 2 Inputs:
Federal funds sold11,13211,132100,575100,575
Held to maturity debt securities492,735433,646473,429422,674
Mortgage loans held for sale11,17411,1745,0715,071
Restricted equity securities11,30011,30010,22610,226
Level 3 Inputs:
Held to maturity debt securities250250250250
Loans, net12,174,68811,736,22711,505,51211,032,819
Financial Liabilities:
Level 2 Inputs:
Deposits$13,259,392$13,252,073$13,273,511$13,266,640
Federal funds purchased1,097,1541,097,1541,256,7241,256,724
Other borrowings64,73958,59564,73558,083
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