ServisFirst Bancshares Inc

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The following discussion and analysis is designed to provide a better understanding of various factors relating to the results of operations and financial condition of ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, ServisFirst Bank. This discussion is intended to supplement and highlight information contained in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023.

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The following discussion and analysis is designed to provide a better understanding of various factors relating to the results of operations and financial condition of ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, ServisFirst Bank. This discussion is intended to supplement and highlight information contained in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023.

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Statements in this document that are not historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements concerning future operations, results or performance, are hereby identified as “forward-looking statements” for the purpose of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “might” and similar expressions often signify forward-looking statements. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions that such forward-looking statements, wherever they occur in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or in other statements attributable to the Company, are necessarily estimates reflecting the judgment of the Company’s senior management and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various factors that could affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: general economic conditions, especially in the credit markets and in the Southeast; the performance of the capital markets; changes in interest rates, yield curves and interest rate spread relationships; changes in accounting and tax principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulatory requirements; changes as a result of our reclassification as a large financial institution by the FDIC; changes in our loan portfolio and the deposit base; credit issues associated with the efficacy of return to office policies; possible changes in laws and regulations and governmental monetary and fiscal policies, including, but not limited to, Federal Reserve policies in connection with continued inflationary pressures and the ability of the U.S. Congress to increase the U.S. statutory debt limit as needed; computer hacking or cyber-attacks resulting in unauthorized access to confidential or proprietary information; substantial, unexpected or prolonged changes in the level or cost of liquidity; the cost and other effects of legal and administrative cases and similar contingencies; possible changes in the creditworthiness of customers and the possible impairment of the collectability of loans and the value of collateral; the effect of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and tornados, in our geographic markets; and increased competition from both banks and non-bank financial institutions. For discussion of these and other risks that may cause actual results to differ from expectations, please refer to “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and our other SEC filings. If one or more of th…

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Statements in this document that are not historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements concerning future operations, results or performance, are hereby identified as “forward-looking statements” for the purpose of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “might” and similar expressions often signify forward-looking statements. Such statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions that such forward-looking statements, wherever they occur in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or in other statements attributable to the Company, are necessarily estimates reflecting the judgment of the Company’s senior management and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements should, therefore, be considered in light of various factors that could affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: general economic conditions, especially in the credit markets and in the Southeast; the performance of the capital markets; changes in interest rates, yield curves and interest rate spread relationships; changes in accounting and tax principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation or regulatory requirements; changes as a result of our reclassification as a large financial institution by the FDIC; changes in our loan portfolio and the deposit base; possible changes in laws and regulations and governmental monetary and fiscal policies, including, but not limited to, the Federal Reserve policies in connection with continued or re-emerging inflationary pressures and the ability of the U.S. Congress to increase the U.S. statutory debt limit as needed; computer hacking or cyber-attacks resulting in unauthorized access to confidential or proprietary information; substantial, unexpected or prolonged changes in the level or cost of liquidity; the cost and other effects of legal and administrative cases and similar contingencies; possible changes in the creditworthiness of customers and the possible impairment of the collectability of loans and the value of collateral; the effect of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and tornados, in our geographic markets; and increased competition from both banks and non-bank financial institutions. For discussion of these and other risks that may cause actual results to differ from expectations, please refer to “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and our other SEC filings. If one or more of the factors affecting our forward-looking information an…

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As of June 30, 2024, we had consolidated total assets of $16.05 billion, a decrease of $79.9 million, or .5%, from $16.13 billion at December 31, 2023. Total loans were $12.33 billion, an increase of $674.0 million, or 5.8%, from $11.66 billion at December 31, 2023. Total deposits were $13.26 billion, a decrease of $14.1 million, or .1%, from $13.27 billion at December 31, 2023.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2024, we had consolidated total assets of $16.45 billion, an increase of $319.5 million, or 2.0%, from $16.13 billion at December 31, 2023. Total loans were $12.34 billion, an increase of $679.4 million, or 5.8%, from $11.66 billion at December 31, 2023. Total deposits were $13.15 billion, a decrease of $127.0 million, or 1.0%, from $13.27 billion at December 31, 2023.

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Net income and net income available to common stockholders of $52.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to net income of $53.5 million and net income available to common stockholders of $53.4 million for the second quarter of 2023. Basic and diluted earnings per common share were $0.96 and $0.95, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $0.98 for both in the corresponding period in 2023.

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Net income and net income available to common stockholders of $59.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to net income and net income available to common stockholders of $53.3 million for the third quarter of 2023. Basic and diluted earnings per common share were both $1.10 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $0.98 for both in the corresponding period in 2023.

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Net income of $102.2 million and net income available to common stockholders of $102.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to net income and net income available to common stockholders of $111.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Basic and diluted earnings per common share were both $1.87 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $2.05 and $2.04, respectively, for the corresponding period in 2023. Changes in income and expenses are more fully explained in “Results of Operations” below

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Net income of $162.1 million and net income available to common stockholders of $162.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to net income of $164.8 million and net income available to common stockholders of $164.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Basic and diluted earnings per common share were both $2.97 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $3.03 and $3.02, respectively, for the corresponding period in 2023. Changes in income and expenses are more fully explained in “Results of Operations” below.

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The following table presents selected ratios of our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023.

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The following table presents selected ratios of our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023.

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At June 30, 2024, we had $11.1 million in federal funds sold, compared to $100.6 million at December 31, 2023. We also maintain balances at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, which earn interest. At June 30, 2024, we had $1.12 billion in balances at the Federal Reserve, compared to $1.89 billion at December 31, 2023.

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At September 30, 2024, we had $3.5 million in federal funds sold, compared to $100.6 million at December 31, 2023. We also maintain balances at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, which earn interest. At September 30, 2024, we had 0 in balances at the Federal Reserve, compared to 0 at December 31, 2023.

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Debt securities available-for-sale totaled $1.17 billion at June 30, 2024 and $900.2 million at December 31, 2023. Investment securities held to maturity totaled $767.3 million at June 30, 2024 and $982.7 million at December 31, 2023. We had paydowns of $47.7 million on mortgage-backed securities and government agencies, maturities of $592.1 million on municipal bonds, corporate securities and treasury securities, and calls of $2.0 million on corporate securities during the six months ended June 30, 2024. We purchased $95.3 million in mortgage-backed securities, and $591.5 million in U.S. Treasury securities during the six months ended June 30, 2024. For a tabular presentation of debt securities available for sale and held to maturity at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, see “Note 4 – Securities” in our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Debt securities available-for-sale totaled $1.14 billion at September 30, 2024 and $900.2 million at December 31, 2023. Investment securities held to maturity totaled $728.6 million at September 30, 2024 and $982.7 million at December 31, 2023. We had paydowns of $72.8 million on mortgage-backed securities and government agencies, maturities of $667.7 million on municipal bonds, corporate securities and treasury securities, and calls of $2.0 million on corporate securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. We purchased $95.3 million in mortgage-backed securities, and $591.5 million in U.S. Treasury securities during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. For a tabular presentation of debt securities available for sale and held to maturity at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, see “Note 4 – Securities” in our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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The Company does not invest in collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”). As of June 30, 2024, we had $314.2 million of bank holding company subordinated notes. If rated, all such bonds were rated BBB or better by Kroll Bond Rating Agency at the time of our initial investment. All other corporate bonds had a Standard and Poor’s or Moody’s rating of A-1 or better when purchased. The total investment portfolio has a combined average credit rating of AA as of June 30, 2024.

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The Company does not invest in collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”). As of September 30, 2024, we had $323.6 million of bank holding company subordinated notes. If rated, all such bonds were rated BBB or better by Kroll Bond Rating Agency at the time of our initial investment. All other corporate bonds had a Standard and Poor’s or Moody’s rating of A-1 or better when purchased. The total investment portfolio has a combined average credit rating of AA as of September 30, 2024.

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The carrying value of investment securities pledged to secure public funds on deposit and for other purposes as required by law was $1.59 billion and $1.49 billion as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

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The carrying value of investment securities pledged to secure public funds on deposit and for other purposes as required by law was $1.52 billion and $1.49 billion as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

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We had total loans of $12.33 billion, an increase of $674.0 million, or 5.8%, from $11.66 billion at December 31, 2023. Other mortgage increased $385.6 million from last year, and increased $294.2 million during the quarter, making up over half of total loan growth for both periods. Our loan pipeline has expanded and indicates that loan demand is improving in our market areas.

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We had total loans of $12.34 billion, an increase of $679.4 million, or 5.8%, from $11.66 billion at December 31, 2023. Other mortgage increased $424.8 million from last year, and increased $118.9 million during the quarter, making up over half of total loan growth for both periods. Our loan pipeline has expanded and indicates that loan demand is improving in our market areas.

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Total nonperforming loans at June 30, 2024, which include nonaccrual loans and loans 90 or more days past due and still accruing, increased $13.4 million, or 62.2%, to $34.9 million from $21.5 million at December 31, 2023. Of this total, nonaccrual loans of $33.5 million at June 30, 2024 represented a net increase of $14.1 million from nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2023. The increase in non-performing assets to total assets can be attributed to a single relationship that moved to non-accrual status during the first quarter of 2024. This relationship has been closely monitored and is well-collateralized. Excluding credit card accounts, there were no loans 90 or more days past due and still accruing at June 30, 2024, compared to nine loans totaling $1.9 million at December 31, 2023. Loans made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that were modified during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were $9.8 million and $40.9 million, respectively.

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Total nonperforming loans at September 30, 2024, which include nonaccrual loans and loans 90 or more days past due and still accruing, increased $17.6 million, or 81.9%, to $39.2 million from $21.5 million at December 31, 2023. Of this total, nonaccrual loans of $37.1 million at September 30, 2024 represented a net increase of $17.7 million from nonaccrual loans at December 31, 2023. The increase in non-performing assets to total assets can primarily be attributed to a single relationship that moved to non-accrual status during the first quarter of 2024. Excluding credit card accounts, there were seven loans 90 or more days past due and still accruing totaling $951,000 at September 30, 2024, compared to nine loans totaling $1.9 million at December 31, 2023. Loans made to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty that were modified during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were $56.1 million and $25.9 million, respectively.

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OREO and repossessed assets at June 30, 2024 were $1.5 million, an increase of $463,000, or 46.5%, from $995,000 at December 31, 2023. The following table summarizes OREO and repossessed asset activity for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

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OREO and repossessed assets at September 30, 2024 were $2.7 million, an increase of $1.7 million, or 173.7%, from $995,000 at December 31, 2023. The following table summarizes OREO and repossessed asset activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

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We rely on increasing our deposit base to fund loan and other asset growth. Each of our markets is highly competitive. We compete for local deposits by offering attractive products with competitive rates. We expect to have a higher average cost of funds for local deposits than competitor banks due to our lack of an extensive branch network. Our management’s strategy is to offset the higher cost of funding with a lower level of operating expense and firm pricing discipline for loan products. We have promoted electronic banking services by providing them without charge and by offering in-bank customer training. At June 30, 2024, our total deposits were $13.26 billion, a decrease of $14.1 million, or .1%, from $13.27 billion at December 31, 2023.

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We rely on increasing our deposit base to fund loan and other asset growth. Each of our markets is highly competitive. We compete for local deposits by offering attractive products with competitive rates. We expect to have a higher average cost of funds for local deposits than competitor banks due to our lack of an extensive branch network. Our management’s strategy is to offset the higher cost of funding with a lower level of operating expense and firm pricing discipline for loan products. We have promoted electronic banking services by providing them without charge and by offering in-bank customer training. At September 30, 2024, our total deposits were $13.15 billion, a decrease of $127.0 million, or 1.0%, from $13.27 billion at December 31, 2023.

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At June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we estimate that we had approximately $8.95 billion and $8.76 billion, respectively, in uninsured deposits, which are the portion of deposit accounts that exceed the FDIC insurance limit. The uninsured deposit data for 2024 and 2023 reflect the deposit insurance impact of “combined ownership segregation” of escrow and other accounts at an aggregate level but do not reflect an evaluation of all of the account styling distinctions that would determine the availability of deposit insurance to individual accounts based on FDIC regulations.

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At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we estimate that we had approximately $8.74 billion and $8.76 billion, respectively, in uninsured deposits, which are the portion of deposit accounts that exceed the FDIC insurance limit. The uninsured deposit data for 2024 and 2023 reflect the deposit insurance impact of “combined ownership segregation” of escrow and other accounts at an aggregate level but do not reflect an evaluation of all of the account styling distinctions that would determine the availability of deposit insurance to individual accounts based on FDIC regulations.

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Our borrowings consist of federal funds purchased and subordinated notes payable. We had $1.10 billion and $1.26 billion at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, in federal funds purchased from correspondent banks that are clients of our correspondent banking unit. The average rate paid on these borrowings was 5.50% for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Other borrowings consist of the following:

Current wording

Our borrowings consist of federal funds purchased and subordinated notes payable. We had $1.54 billion and $1.26 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, in federal funds purchased from correspondent banks that are clients of our correspondent banking unit. The average rate paid on these borrowings was 4.97% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Other borrowings consist of the following:

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The retention of existing deposits and attraction of new deposit sources through new and existing customers is critical to our liquidity position. If our liquidity was to decline due to deposit withdrawals, we have procedures that provide for certain actions under varying liquidity conditions. These actions include borrowing from existing correspondent banks, selling or participating loans, and curtailing loan commitments and funding. At June 30, 2024, our liquid assets, represented by cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and unpledged available-for-sale securities, totaled $1.62 billion. The Bank had loans pledged to both the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, which provided approximately $2.88 billion and $2.15 billion, respectively, in available funding. The Bank’s policy limits on brokered deposits would allow for up to $4.01 billion in available funding for brokered deposits. Additionally, the Bank had approximately $547.0 million in available unused federal funds lines of credit with regional banks, subject to certain restrictions and collateral requirements, to meet short term funding needs.

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The retention of existing deposits and attraction of new deposit sources through new and existing customers is critical to our liquidity position. If our liquidity was to decline due to deposit withdrawals, we have procedures that provide for certain actions under varying liquidity conditions. These actions include borrowing from existing correspondent banks, selling or participating loans, and curtailing loan commitments and funding. At September 30, 2024, our liquid assets, represented by cash and due from banks, federal funds sold and unpledged available-for-sale securities, totaled $2.11 billion. The Bank had loans pledged to both the FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, which provided approximately $2.93 billion and $2.15 billion, respectively, in available funding. The Bank’s policy limits on brokered deposits would allow for up to $4.11 billion in available funding for brokered deposits. Additionally, the Bank had approximately $225.0 million in available unused federal funds lines of credit with regional banks, subject to certain restrictions and collateral requirements, to meet short term funding needs.

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The following table illustrates, during the periods presented, the mix of our funding sources and the assets in which those funds are invested as a percentage of our average total assets for the period indicated. Average assets totaled $15.70 billion and $15.83 billion, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

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The following table illustrates, during the periods presented, the mix of our funding sources and the assets in which those funds are invested as a percentage of our average total assets for the period indicated. Average assets totaled $16.63 billion and $16.10 billion, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.

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Total stockholders’ equity attributable to us at June 30, 2024 was $1.36 billion, or 9.04% of total assets. At December 31, 2023, total stockholders’ equity attributable to us was $1.30 billion, or 8.89% of total assets.

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Total stockholders’ equity attributable to us at September 30, 2024 was $1.57 billion, or 9.55% of total assets. At December 31, 2023, total stockholders’ equity attributable to us was $1.44 billion, or 8.93% of total assets.

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Net income and net income available to common stockholders of $52.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to net income of $53.5 million and net income available to common stockholders of $53.4 million for the second quarter of 2023. The decrease in net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily attributable increases in non-interest expenses and provision for income taxes that were partially offset by the growth net interest income. Net income of $102.2 million and net income available to common stockholders of $102.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to net income and net income available to common stockholders of $111.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease in net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily attributable to an increase in non-interest expenses.

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Net income and net income available to common stockholders was $59.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to net income and net income available to common stockholders was $53.3 million for the third quarter of 2023. The increase in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily attributable to increases in net interest income. Net income was $162.1 million and net income available to common stockholders was $162.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to net income was $164.8 million and net income available to common stockholders was $164.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily attributable increases in non-interest expenses and provision for income taxes that were partially offset by the growth in net interest income.

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Basic and diluted earnings per common share were $0.96 and $0.95, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $0.98 for both in the corresponding period in 2023. Basic and diluted earnings per common share were both $1.87 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $2.05 and $2.04, respectively, for the corresponding period in 2023. Return on average assets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was 1.34% and 1.30% compared to 1.50% and 1.57%, respectively, for the corresponding periods in 2023. Return on average common stockholders’ equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was 14.08% and 13.96%, respectively, compared to 15.85% and 16.83%, respectively, for the corresponding periods in 2023.

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Basic and diluted earnings per common share were both $1.10 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $0.98 for both in the corresponding period in 2023. Basic and diluted earnings per common share were both $2.97 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $3.03 and $3.02, respectively, for the corresponding period in 2023. Return on average assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 1.43% and 1.35% compared to 1.37% and 1.50%, respectively, for the corresponding periods in 2023. Return on average common stockholders’ equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 15.55% and 14.51%, respectively, compared to 15.34% and 16.23%, respectively, for the corresponding periods in 2023.

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Taxable-equivalent net interest income increased $4.6 million, or 4.5%, to $105.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $101.3 million for the corresponding period in 2023, and decreased $1.3 million, or 0.6%, to $208.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $209.7 million for the corresponding period in 2023. The taxable-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets increased to 6.01% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from 5.49% for the corresponding period in 2023, and increased to 5.94% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from 5.38% for the corresponding period in 2023. The yield on loans for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was 6.48% compared to 5.94% for the corresponding period in 2023, and 6.44% compared to 5.82% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. The cost of total interest-bearing liabilities increased to 4.23% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 3.55% for the corresponding period in 2023, and increased to 4.23% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from 3.27% for the corresponding period in 2023. Net interest margin for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was 2.79% compared to 2.93% for the corresponding period in 2023, and 2.73% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 3.04% for the corresponding period in 2023.

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Taxable-equivalent net interest income increased $15.4 million, or 15.5%, to $115.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $99.7 million for the corresponding period in 2023, and increased $14.8 million, or 4.8%, to $324.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $309.4 million for the corresponding period in 2023. The taxable-equivalent yield on interest-earning assets increased to 6.12% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from 5.65% for the corresponding period in 2023, and increased to 6.00% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from 5.48% for the corresponding period in 2023. The yield on loans for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was 6.62% compared to 6.13% for the corresponding period in 2023, and 6.50% compared to 5.92% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively. The cost of total interest-bearing liabilities increased to 4.26% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 4.02% for the corresponding period in 2023, and increased to 4.23% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from 3.54% for the corresponding period in 2023. Net interest margin for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was 2.84% compared to 2.64% for the corresponding period in 2023, and 2.77% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 2.90% for the corresponding period in 2023.

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The Federal Reserve Bank increased their targeted federal funds rate from 5.00 – 5.25% at June 30, 2023 to its current range as of June 30, 2024 of 5.25 – 5.50%. Our cost of funding has increased as a result of deposit pricing pressures resulting from these rate increases.

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The Federal Reserve Bank decreased their targeted federal funds rate from 5.25 – 5.50% at September 30, 2023 to its current range as of September 30, 2024 of 4.75 – 5.00%.

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The following tables show, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the average balances of each principal category of our assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity, and an analysis of net interest revenue. The accompanying tables reflect changes in our net interest margin as a result of changes in the volume and rate of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the same periods. Changes as a result of mix or the number of days in the periods have been allocated to the volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each. The tables are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis where applicable:

Current wording

The following tables show, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the average balances of each principal category of our assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity, and an analysis of net interest revenue. The accompanying tables reflect changes in our net interest margin as a result of changes in the volume and rate of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities for the same periods. Changes as a result of mix or the number of days in the periods have been allocated to the volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of the absolute dollar amounts of the change in each. The tables are presented on a taxable-equivalent basis where applicable:

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Our growth in loans and interest-bearing balances with banks drove the favorable volume component change. The rate component was unfavorable as loan yields increased 54 basis points and average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities increased 77 basis points. An increase in average equity contributed to a favorable volume component but was partially offset by a decrease in average non-interest-bearing deposits during the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

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Our growth in loans and interest-bearing balances with banks drove the favorable volume component change. The rate component was favorable as loan yields increased 49 basis points and average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities only increased 24 basis points.

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Our growth in loans and interest-bearing balances with banks drove the favorable volume component change. The rate component was unfavorable as loan yields increased 62 basis points and average rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities increased 96 basis points. An increase in average equity contributed to a favorable volume component but was partially offset by a decrease in average non-interest-bearing deposits during the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

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Our growth in loans and interest-bearing balances with banks drove the favorable volume component change. While the overall rate component was favorable, loan yields increased by 58 basis points, and the average rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities rose by 69 basis points.

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The provision for credit losses was $5.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of $1.3 million from $6.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, and was $9.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of $1.1 million from $10.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The ACL as of June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024, and June 30, 2023, totaled $158.1 million, $155.9 million, and $152.3 million, or 1.28%, 1.31%, and 1.31% of loans, net of unearned income, respectively. Annualized net credit charge-offs to quarter-to-date average loans were 0.10% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, a basis point decrease compared to 0.11% for the first quarter of 2023. Annualized net credit charge-offs to year-to-date average loans were 0.08% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 0.08% for the corresponding period in 2023. Nonperforming loans decreased to $34.9 million, or 0.28% of total loans, at June 30, 2024 from $34.8 million, or 0.29% of total loans at December 31, 2023, and increased compared to $22.8 million, or 0.20% of total loans, at June 30, 2023. See the section captioned “Asset Quality” located elsewhere in this item for additional discussion related to provision for credit losses.

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The provision for credit losses on loans was $5.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $1.2 million from $4.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, and was $15.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $23,000 from $15.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The ACL as of September 30, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023, totaled $160.8 million, $158.1 million, and $152.2 million, or 1.30%, 1.28%, and 1.31% of loans, net of unearned income, respectively. During the third quarter of 2024, we recorded a $2.7 million provision for the potential impact of Hurricane Helene, which struck the Florida coast on September 26, 2024, and caused widespread damage from Florida to the Carolinas. In early October, Hurricane Milton struck the west coast of Florida and tracked across the middle of the state. Management is assessing the impact of both hurricanes to determine if additional provisions are warranted. During the third quarter of 2024, we reclassified the provision for Unfunded Commitments from Other Expenses to Provision for Credit Losses. Annualized net credit charge-offs to quarter-to-date average loans were 0.09% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, a 6 basis points decrease compared to 0.15% for the third quarter of 2023. Annualized net credit charge-offs to year-to-date average loans were 0.13% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 0.16% for the corresponding period in 2023. Nonperforming loans increased to $39.2 million, or 0.32% of total loans, at September 30, 2024 from $34.9 million, or 0.28% of total loans at December 31, 2023, and increased compared to $22.6 million, or 0.19% of total loans, at September 30, 2023. See the section captioned “Asset Quality” located elsewhere in this item for additional discussion related to provision for credit losses.

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Noninterest income totaled $8.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of $309,000, or 3.6%, compared to the corresponding period in 2023, and totaled $17.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of $2.8 million, or 18.8%, from to the corresponding period in 2023. Service charges on deposit accounts increased $151,000, or 7.0%, to $2.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $2.1 million for the same period in 2023, and increased $367,000, or 9.0%, to $4.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $4.1 million for the same period in 2023. Mortgage banking income increased $683,000, or 98.1%, to $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $696,000 for the same period in 2023, and increased $919,000, or 80.8%, to $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $1.1 million for the same period in 2023. The increase in mortgage banking revenue was primarily attributed to a combination of favorable market conditions and increased staffing levels. Net credit card income decreased $73,000, or 3.0%, to $2.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $2.4 million for the same period in 2023, and increased $393,000, or 9.6%, to $4.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $4.1 million for the same period in 2023. Bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) income decreased $438,000, or 17.5%, to $2.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $2.5 million for the same period in 2023, and increased $1.2 million, or 28.5%, to $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $4.1 million for the same period in 2023. We recognized $1.2 million of income attributed to a death benefit related to a former employee in our BOLI program during the first quarter of 2024, and $890,000 during the second quarter of 2023. Other income decreased $14,000, or 1.7%, to $828,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $842,000 for the same period in 2023, and decreased $50,000, or 3.4%, to $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $1.5 million for the same period in 2023. Merchant service revenue increased $14,000, or 2.3%, to $595,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $581,000 for the same period in 2023, and increased $67,000, or 6.5%, to $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $1.0 million for the same period in 2023.

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Noninterest income totaled $8.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $414,000, or 5.1%, compared to the corresponding period in 2023, and totaled $26.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $3.2 million, or 14.0%, from to the corresponding period in 2023. Service charges on deposit accounts increased $178,000, or 8.2%, to $2.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $2.2 million for the same period in 2023, and increased $545,000, or 8.7%, to $6.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $6.2 million for the same period in 2023. Mortgage banking income increased $527,000, or 63.9%, to $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $825,000 for the same period in 2023, and increased $1.4 million, or 73.7%, to $3.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $2.0 million for the same period in 2023. The increase in mortgage banking revenue was primarily attributed to a combination of favorable market conditions and increased staffing levels. Net credit card income decreased $607,000, or 24.0%, to $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $2.5 million for the same period in 2023, and decreased $214,000, or 3.2%, to $6.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $6.6 million for the same period in 2023. Bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) income increased $295,000, or 16.2%, to $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $1.8 million for the same period in 2023, and increased $1.5 million, or 24.7%, to $7.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $5.9 million for the same period in 2023. We recognized $1.2 million of income attributed to a death benefit related to a former employee in our BOLI program during the first quarter of 2024, and $890,000 during the second quarter of 2023. Other income increased $21,000, or 2.6%, to $818,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $797,000 for the same period in 2023, and decreased $29,000, or 1.3%, to $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $2.3 million for the same period in 2023. Merchant service revenue increased $12,000, or 2.0%, to $606,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $594,000 for the same period in 2023, and increased $79,000, or 4.9%, to $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $1.6 million for the same period in 2023.

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Noninterest expense totaled $42.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of $4.4 million, or 11.3%, compared to the corresponding period in 2023, and totaled $89.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase of $11.0 million, or 14.1%, from to the corresponding period in 2023. During the second quarter of 2024, the Company recorded the impact from election of the proportional amortization method to account for historical and new market tax credit investments made primarily for the purpose of receiving income tax credits due to our adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2023-02. The proportional amortization method results in the cost of the investment being amortized in proportion to the income tax credits and other income tax benefits received, with the amortization of the investment and the income tax credits being presented net in the consolidated income statement as a component of income tax expense. Previously the amortization of the investment was included in other non-interest expenses.

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Noninterest expense totaled $45.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $4.0 million, or 9.5%, compared to the corresponding period in 2023, and totaled $134.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $14.5 million, or 12.1%, from to the corresponding period in 2023. During the second quarter of 2024, the Company recorded the impact from election of the proportional amortization method to account for historical and new market tax credit investments pursuant to adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2023-02. The proportional amortization method results in the cost of the investment being amortized in proportion to the income tax credits and other income tax benefits received, with the amortization of the investment and the income tax credits being presented net in the consolidated income statement as a component of income tax expense. Previously the amortization of the investment was included in other non-interest expenses.

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Income tax expense was $14.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $11.2 million for the same period in 2023, and was $25.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $24.0 million for the same period in 2023. Our effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was 21.71% and 19.7%, respectively, compared to 17.38% and 17.74% for the corresponding periods in 2023, respectively. We recognized excess tax benefits as an income tax credit to our income tax expense from the exercise and vesting of stock options and restricted stock during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 of $396,000 and $600,000, respectively, compared to $139,000 and $1.2 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. Our primary permanent differences are related to tax exempt income on securities, state income tax benefit on real estate investment trust dividends, various qualifying tax credits and change in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance.

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Income tax expense was $12.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $8.5 million for the same period in 2023, and was $37.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $32.6 million for the same period in 2023. Our effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 17.23% and 18.8%, respectively, compared to 13.81% and 16.51% for the corresponding periods in 2023, respectively. The increase in our effective tax rates reflect our adoption of the proportional amortization of accounting for investment tax credits during the first quarter of 2024. We recognized excess tax benefits as an income tax credit to our income tax expense from the exercise and vesting of stock options and restricted stock during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 of $111,000 and $711,000, respectively, compared to no expense for the three months ended September 30, 2023 and $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. Our primary permanent differences are related to tax exempt income on securities, state income tax benefit on real estate investment trust dividends, various qualifying tax credits and change in cash surrender value of bank-owned life insurance.

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The accounting and financial policies of the Company conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and to general practices within the banking industry. To prepare consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided, and future results could differ. In management’s opinion, certain accounting policies have a more significant impact than others on the Company’s financial reporting. The allowance for credit losses and income taxes are particularly significant for the Company’s financial reporting. Information concerning our accounting policies and critical accounting estimates with respect to these items is available in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. There were no changes to the accounting policies for the allowance for credit losses or income taxes during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

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The accounting and financial policies of the Company conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and to general practices within the banking industry. To prepare consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. (GAAP), management makes estimates and assumptions based on available information. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the disclosures provided, and future results could differ. In management’s opinion, certain accounting policies have a more significant impact than others on the Company’s financial reporting. The allowance for credit losses and income taxes are particularly significant for the Company’s financial reporting. Information concerning our accounting policies and critical accounting estimates with respect to these items is available in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. There were no changes to the accounting policies for the allowance for credit losses or income taxes during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.