FIRST MID BANCSHARES, INC.

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

Individually Evaluated Loans

The Company individually evaluates certain loans for impairment. Loans are individually evaluated for expected credit losses when their principal balance exceeds $250,000 and they are in nonaccrual status, designated as having a modification or probable of being foreclosed. For loans that allowance for credit loss is individually measured each quarter one ofthree alternatives is used: (1) the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate; (2) the loan’s observable market price, if available; or (3) the fair value of the collateral less costs to sell for collateral dependent loans and loans for which foreclosure is deemed to be probable. A specific allowance is assigned when expected cash flows or collateral are less than the carrying amount of the loan. The carrying value of the loan reflects reductions from prior charge-offs.

Non-Individually Evaluated Loans

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

To determine the allowance, the loan portfolio is segmented based on similar risk characteristics. The allowance for credit losses is estimated using a discounted cash flow (DCF) methodology. The DCF projects future cash flows over the life of the loan portfolio. Probability of default (PD) and loss given default (LGD) are key components in calculating expected losses in this model. The PD is forecasted using a regression model that determines the likelihood of default with a forward-looking forecast of unemployment rates. In addition, a forecast, using reasonable and supportable future conditions, is prepared that is used to estimate expected changes to existing and historical conditions in the current period. The LGD is the percentage of defaulted loans that is ultimately charged off. The allowance is calculated as the net present value of the expected cash flows less the amortized cost basis of the loans. Adjustments to expected losses are made using qualitative factors relevant to each loan segment including but not limited to merger and acquisition activity, economic conditions, changes in policies, procedures and underwriting, and concentrations.

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

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

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

Construction and Land Development Loans. Historical losses in this segment remain very low. While inflationary pressures have caused some risk in this segment, most projects are associated with financially strong borrowers. The qualitative factors for this segment were unchanged for the quarter.

Agricultural Real Estate Loans. Historical losses in the segment remain very low. Farmland values have increased over an extended period of time and have remained relatively stable over the last year. The qualitative factor for this segment reduced were reduced for the quarter due to land values remaining strong despite the interest rate cycle, elevated input costs, and depressed commodity prices.

Residential Real Estate Non-Owner Occupied Loans. The loan segment has remained stable throughout the last several years. Both adversely classified and past dues have been consistent. The qualitative factors for this segment did not materially change for the period.

Residential Real Estate Owner Occupied Loans. At the end of the period, there was a lower percentage of past due loans, driving a decrease in the qualitative factors.

HELOC Loans. These loans are a small segment to overall loan balances. In the period, there were no changes to the qualitative factors for this segment.

Commercial Real Estate Owner Occupied Loans. This segment has remained stable, despite macro segment concerns over commercial real estate. The Company has previously increased qualitative factors for those conditions and there were no changes to the qualitative factors for this segment during the quarter.

Commercial Real Estate Non-Owner Occupied Loans. This segment includes the Company's largest balances. In the period, there were no changes to the qualitative factors for this segment.

Agricultural Loans. Losses in this segment are very low. Commodity prices have remained depressed for an extended period but yields have remained steady. The qualitative factors of this segment were overall reduced in the quarter due to a reduction in past due loans for the segment.

Commercial and Industrial Loans. The qualitative factors for this segment were increased over time due to the repricing of higher rates. Given time has passed, and the outlook is for stable to declining rates, this issue has subsided. Considering this, the qualitative factor was reduced in the period.

Consumer Loans. This segment is a small portion of the Company's loan portfolio. This segment will likely be impacted in the event of a recession that may occur. The qualitative factors for this segment increased due to an increase in past due loans.

The following table presents the activity in the allowance for credit losses based on portfolio segment for thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2025 (in thousands):

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for credit losses based on portfolio segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and for the year ended December 31, 2024 (in thousands):

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

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

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

The following table presents the amortized cost basis of collateral-dependent loans by class of loans that were individually evaluated to determine expected credit losses, and the related allowance for credit losses, as of September 30, 2025 (in thousands):