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LCNB CORP

For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 6, 2024.

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

Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 6, 2024

LCNB$19.59+0.3%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-07.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-06.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 106 previous paragraphs and 73 current paragraphs.

42 unchanged; 29 reworded; 2 added; 32 removed; 3 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 13 previous and 42 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (2)

Current report

Market rates were consistent throughout the beginning two months of the quarter as the targeted federal funds rate remained unchanged for the previous ten months. In September of 2024, the FOMC decreased the targeted federal funds rate by 50 basis points.
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Previous report

the success, impact, and timing of the implementation of LCNB’s business strategies;

Previous report

LCNB’s ability to integrate recent and future acquisitions, including CNNB and EFBI, may be unsuccessful or may be more difficult, time-consuming, or costly than expected;

Previous report

LCNB may incur increased loan charge-offs in the future and the allowance for credit losses may be inadequate;

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changes in the interest rate environment, which may include further interest rate increases, may have results on LCNB’s operations materially different from those anticipated by LCNB’s market risk management functions;

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changes in general economic conditions and increased competition could adversely affect LCNB’s operating results;

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changes in regulations and government policies affecting bank holding companies and their subsidiaries, including changes in monetary policies, could negatively impact LCNB’s operating results;

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LCNB may experience difficulties growing loan and deposit balances;

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United States trade relations with foreign countries could negatively impact the financial condition of LCNB's

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customers, which could adversely affect LCNB's operating results and financial condition;

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global or domestic geopolitical relations and/or conflicts could create financial market uncertainty and have negative impacts on commodities and currency, which could adversely affect LCNB's operating results and financial condition;

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difficulties with technology or data security breaches, including cyberattacks or widespread outages, could negatively affect LCNB's ability to conduct business and its relationships with customers, vendors, and others;

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adverse weather events and natural disasters and global and/or national epidemics could negatively affect LCNB's customers given its concentrated geographic scope, which could impact LCNB's operating results; and

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government intervention in the U.S. financial system, including the effects of legislative, tax, accounting, and regulatory actions and reforms, including the Dodd-Frank Act, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the capital ratios of Basel III as adopted by the federal banking authorities, changes in deposit insurance premium levels, and any such future regulatory actions or reforms.

Previous report

Increases in market rates were primarily caused by FOMC increases in the targeted federal funds rate, which increased by 425 basis points during 2022 and by an additional 100 basis points during 2023.

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•Fiduciary income increased primarily due to increases in the fair values of trust and brokerage assets managed, on which fees are based. The increases in fair value are due to the opening of new Wealth Management customer accounts and to an increase in the market values of managed assets.

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•Service charges and fees on deposit accounts for the three-month period increased primarily due to increases in check card income and fee income received on the ICS product, partially offset by a decreases in overdraft fees, ATM usage fees, and deposit account fees in general. LCNB reduced overdraft fees from $35 per occurrence to $25 effective November 1, 2023.

Previous report

•Net losses from sales of debt securities during 2024 reflect losses recognized on the sale of municipal securities with an amortized cost basis of approximately $9.8 million.

Previous report

•Other operating income decreased primarily due to an increase in amortization of capitalized mortgage servicing rights, which amortization is netted for accounting purposes against fee income recognized from the servicing of sold residential mortgage loans.

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•Salaries and employee benefits increased in 2024 due to overall wage and benefit increases, an increased number of employees due to the acquisition of EFBI and CNNB, higher sales commissions, and higher health insurance costs.

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•Occupancy expense increased primarily due to maintenance and repair costs related to LCNB's office facilities. Also contributing to the increase were increased utility and depreciation expenses caused by the additional offices acquired from EFBI and CNNB.

Previous report

•Amortization of intangibles increased due to the amortization of core deposit intangibles recognized from the acquisitions of EFBI and CNNB.

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•FDIC insurance premiums increased due to a higher assessment base, partially reflecting increased assets resulting from the acquisitions of EFBI and CNNB, and to an increase in the assessment rate charged.

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•Merger-related expenses reflect costs incurred in connection with the acquisitions of EFBI and CNNB.

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•Other non-interest expense for the 2023 second quarter benefited from a $425,000 gain recognized on the sale of an office building that had been closed as a result of LCNB's office consolidation strategy. The remaining net increases for the three and six month periods can be attributed to smaller increases in various other accounts.

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•Available-for-sale debt securities decreased due to maturities, paydowns, sales, calls, and decreases in market valuation. Purchases of new securities were minimal during 2024.

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•Net loans increased primarily due to loans acquired through the merger with EFBI and to organic growth in the portfolio, partially offset by a transfer of loans to the held for sale category.

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•Loans held-for-sale primarily represents a portfolio of loans that are scheduled to be sold with servicing rights to an investor during the remainder of 2024.

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•Goodwill increased primarily due to additional goodwill recognized as a result of the EFBI acquisition.

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•Total deposits increased due to a combination of deposits acquired through the merger with EFBI and through organic deposit growth. There was, however, significant movement from non-interest-bearing deposits to interest-bearing deposits during 2023 and 2024, likely due to the increases in market rates.

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•Long-term debt increased due to additional advances from the FHLB of Cincinnati. The new debt was used to pay down short-term borrowings and to support growth in liquidity and the loan portfolio.

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•Common shares increased primarily due to stock issued as part of the acquisition price for EFBI.
Reworded paragraphs (29)

Previous wording

Accounting rules require LCNB to determine the fair value of all the assets and liabilities of an acquired entity and to record their fair values on the date of acquisition. LCNB employs a variety of means in determining fair values, including the use of discounted cash flow analysis, market comparisons and projected future revenue streams. For those items for which management concludes that LCNB has the appropriate expertise to determine fair value, management may choose to use its own calculation of fair value. In other cases, where the fair value is not readily determined, consultation with outside parties is used to determine fair value. Once valuations have been determined, the net difference between the price paid for the acquired entity and the fair value of the balance sheet is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment, with any such impairment recognized in the period identified. A more frequent assessment is performed if there are material

Current wording

Accounting rules require LCNB to determine the fair value of all the assets and liabilities of an acquired entity and to record their fair values on the date of acquisition. LCNB employs a variety of means in determining fair values, including the use of discounted cash flow analysis, market comparisons and projected future revenue streams. For those items for which management concludes that LCNB has the appropriate expertise to determine fair value, management may choose to use its own calculation of fair value. In other cases, where the fair value is not readily determined, consultation with outside parties is used to determine fair value. Once valuations have been determined, the net difference between the price paid for the acquired entity and the fair value of the balance sheet is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is assessed at least annually for impairment, with any such impairment recognized in the period identified. A more frequent assessment is performed if there are material changes in the market place or within the organizational structure.

Previous wording

aggregate basis by type of loan. Any writedowns to fair value upon the transfer of loans to LHFS are reflected in loan charge-offs. Any further decreases are recognized in non-interest income and increases in fair value above the loan cost basis are not recognized until the loans are sold.

Current wording

Loans Held-For-Sale. Loans held-for-sale (“LHFS”) represent mortgage loans intended to be sold in the secondary market and other loans that management has an active plan to sell. LHFS are carried at the lower-of-cost-or-fair value as determined on an aggregate basis by type of loan. Any writedowns to fair value upon the transfer of loans to LHFS are reflected in loan charge-offs. Any further decreases are recognized in non-interest income and increases in fair value above the loan cost basis are not recognized until the loans are sold.

Previous wording

Net income for the respective three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was $925,000 (total basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.07) and $2,840,000 (total basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.21). This compares to net income of $4,694,000 (total basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.42) and $8,851,000 (total basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.79) for the same respective three and six-month periods in 2023. Results for the 2024 periods were affected by the expenses incurred in connection with the acquisitions of Eagle Financial Bancorp, Inc. on April 12, 2024 and Cincinnati Bancorp, Inc. on November 1, 2023.

Current wording

Net income for the respective three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $4,532,000 (total basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.31) and $7,372,000 (total basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.53). This compares to net income of $4,070,000 (total basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.37) and $12,921,000 (total basic and diluted earnings per share of $1.16) for the same respective three and nine-month periods in 2023. Results for the 2024 periods were affected by the expenses incurred in connection with the acquisition of Eagle Financial Bancorp, Inc. on April 12, 2024 and Cincinnati Bancorp, Inc. on November 1, 2023.

Previous wording

Net interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was $15,217,000 and $29,112,000, respectively. This compares to net interest income of $14,177,000 and $28,119,000 for the same respective three and six-month periods in 2023. The increase in net interest income was primarily due to increased loan interest income caused by higher average loan balances and an increase in the average rate earned on the loan portfolio. This increase was partially offset by increased interest expense recognized on higher amounts of average interest-bearing demand and money market deposits, IRA and time certificates, and long-term borrowings and to higher interest expense paid for these liabilities. The higher average loan and deposit balances during the 2024 periods were partially due to the acquisition of EFBI and CNNB. The increases in average rates earned on loans and paid for deposits and debt is associated with the rapid increase in the Effective Federal Funds Rate. LCNB's tax equivalent net interest margin for the first six months of 2024 was 2.80%, compared to 3.28% for the same period last year.

Current wording

Net interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $14,970,000 and $44,082,000, respectively. This compares to net interest income of $13,571,000 and $41,690,000 for the same respective three and nine-month periods in 2023. The increase in net interest income was primarily due to increased loan interest income caused by higher average loan balances and an increase in the average rate earned on the loan portfolio. This increase was partially offset by increased interest expense recognized on higher amounts of average interest-bearing demand and money market deposits, IRA and time certificates, and long-term borrowings and to higher interest expense paid for these liabilities. The higher average loan and deposit balances during the 2024 periods were due to the acquisition of EFBI and CNNB. The increases in average rates earned on loans and paid for deposits and debt is associated with the rapid increase in the Effective Federal Funds Rate. LCNB's tax equivalent net interest margin for the first nine months of 2024 was 2.81%, compared to 3.20% for the same period last year.

Previous wording

LCNB recorded a provision for credit losses of $528,000 and $653,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. This compares to a provision of $30,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and a net recovery of credit losses of $27,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The provisions for 2024 include $763,000 recognized on non-PCD loans acquired through the Eagle Financial Bancorp merger.

Current wording

LCNB recorded a provision for credit losses of $660,000 and $1,313,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. This compares to net recoveries of credit losses of $114,000 and $141,000 for the same respective three and nine month periods in 2023. The provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 includes $763,000 recognized on non-PCD loans acquired through the Eagle Financial Bancorp merger.

Previous wording

Non-interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was $4,080,000 and $8,009,000, respectively. This compares to non-interest income of $3,646,000 and $7,227,000 for the same respective periods in 2023. The increase for both the three and six-month periods was primarily due to higher amounts of fiduciary income and net gains recognized on the sale of residential mortgage loans. Partially offsetting non-interest income during the 2024 quarter was an $843,000 pretax loss on the sale of approximately $48.9 million of below market rate loans acquired from Cincinnati Bancorp.

Current wording

Non-interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $6,407,000 and $14,416,000, respectively. This compares to non-interest income of $3,578,000 and $10,805,000 for the same respective periods in 2023. The increase for both the three and nine-month periods was primarily due to higher amounts of fiduciary income, service charges and fees on deposit accounts, bank-owned life insurance income, and net gains recognized on the sale of residential mortgage loans. Partially offsetting non-interest income during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was an $843,000 pretax loss on the sale of approximately $48.9 million of below market rate loans acquired from Cincinnati Bancorp during the second quarter.

Previous wording

Non-interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was $17,825,000 and $33,297,000, respectively, compared to $12,078,000 and $24,603,000 for the same three and six-month periods in 2023. The increases were primarily due to higher expenses associated with the additional personnel and offices resulting from the acquisitions of Eagle Financial Bancorp and Cincinnati Bancorp and to one-time expenses associated with the two acquisitions. In addition, non-interest expense for the 2023 second quarter benefited from a $425,000 gain recognized on the sale of an office building that had been closed as a result of LCNB's office consolidation strategy.

Current wording

Non-interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $15,387,000 and $48,684,000, respectively, compared to $12,244,000 and $36,847,000 for the same three and nine-month periods in 2023. The increases were primarily due to higher expenses associated with the additional personnel and offices resulting from the acquisitions of Eagle Financial Bancorp and Cincinnati Bancorp and, for the nine month comparative periods, the increase in one-time expenses associated with the two acquisitions.

Previous wording

Net interest income on a fully taxable-equivalent basis for the three months ended June 30, 2024 totaled $15,256,000, an increase of $1,033,000 from the comparable period in 2023. Total interest income increased $8,255,000, which was partially offset by an increase in total interest expense of $7,222,000.

Current wording

Net interest income on a fully taxable-equivalent basis for the three months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $15,013,000, an increase of $1,396,000 from the comparable period in 2023. Total interest income increased $6,727,000, which was partially offset by an increase in total interest expense of $5,331,000.

Previous wording

The $8,255,000 increase in total interest income was primarily due to an $8,073,000 increase in loan interest income. The increase in loan interest income was primarily due to a $412.3 million increase in average loan balances and secondarily to a 71 basis point (a basis point equals 0.01%) increase in the average rate earned on the loan portfolio due to higher market rates. Loan balances increased due to organic growth in the loan portfolio and to loans acquired in the mergers with EFBI and CNNB.

Current wording

The $6,727,000 increase in total interest income was primarily due to a $6,467,000 increase in loan interest income. The increase in loan interest income was primarily due to a $319.2 million increase in average loan balances and secondarily to a 58 basis point (a basis point equals 0.01%) increase in the average rate earned on the loan portfolio due to consistent market rates. Loan balances increased primarily due to loans acquired in the mergers with EFBI and CNNB.

Previous wording

The $14,109,000 increase in total interest expense was primarily due to a $4,650,000 increase in interest expense for interest-bearing demand and money market deposits, a $7,199,000 increase in interest expense for IRA and time certificates, and a $3,216,000 increase in interest expense for long-term debt. Interest expense on interest-bearing demand and money market deposits increased primarily due to a 121 basis point increase in the average rate paid for these deposits and secondarily to a $132.5 million increase in average deposit balances. Interest expense on IRA and time certificates increased due to a $231.3 million increase in average deposit balances and to a 191 basis point increase in the average rate paid. Deposit balances increased due to a combination of organic growth and to balances obtained in the mergers with EFBI and CNNB.

Current wording

The $5,331,000 increase in total interest expense was primarily due to a $708,000 increase in interest expense for interest-bearing demand and money market deposits, a $4,299,000 increase in interest expense for IRA and time certificates, and a $1,009,000 increase in interest expense for long-term debt. Interest expense on interest-bearing demand and money market deposits increased primarily due to a 36 basis point increase in the average rate paid for these deposits and secondarily to a $44.3 million increase in average deposit balances. Interest expense on IRA and time certificates increased due to a $308.0 million increase in average deposit balances and to a 121 basis point increase in the average rate paid. Deposit balances increased due to a combination of organic growth and to balances obtained in the mergers with EFBI and CNNB.

Previous wording

Interest expense on long-term debt increased primarily due to a $144.0 million increase in the average balance outstanding caused by new FHLB advances, which were used to pay down short-term borrowings, promote loan growth, and increase liquidity.

Current wording

Interest expense on long-term debt increased primarily due to a $85.9 million increase in the average balance outstanding caused by new FHLB advances, which were used to pay down short-term borrowings, promote loan growth, and increase liquidity.

Previous wording

The following table presents, for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, average balances for interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the income or expense related to each item, and the resulting average yields earned or rates paid.

Current wording

The following table presents, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, average balances for interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, the income or expense related to each item, and the resulting average yields earned or rates paid.

Previous wording

The following table presents the changes in taxable-equivalent basis interest income and expense for each major category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the amount of change attributable to volume and rate changes for the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023. Changes not solely attributable to rate or volume have been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of absolute dollar amounts of the changes in each.

Current wording

The following table presents the changes in taxable-equivalent basis interest income and expense for each major category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and the amount of change attributable to volume and rate changes for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023. Changes not solely attributable to rate or volume have been allocated to volume and rate changes in proportion to the relationship of absolute dollar amounts of the changes in each.

Previous wording

Net interest income on a fully taxable-equivalent basis for the six months ended June 30, 2024 totaled $29,189,000, an increase of $977,000 from the comparable period in 2023. Total interest income increased $15,086,000, which was partially offset by an increase in total interest expense of $14,109,000.

Current wording

Net interest income on a fully taxable-equivalent basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $44,202,000, an increase of $2,373,000 from the comparable period in 2023. Total interest income increased $21,813,000, which was partially offset by an increase in total interest expense of $19,440,000.

Previous wording

The $15,086,000 increase in total interest income was primarily due to an $14,612,000 increase in loan interest income. The increase in loan interest income was primarily due to a $372.7 million increase in average loan balances and secondarily to a 65 basis point increase in the average rate earned on the loan portfolio due to higher market rates. Loan balances increased due to organic growth in the loan portfolio and to loans acquired in the mergers with EFBI and CNNB.

Current wording

The $21,813,000 increase in total interest income was primarily due to a $21,079,000 increase in loan interest income. The increase in loan interest income was primarily due to a $354.7 million increase in average loan balances and secondarily to a 62 basis point increase in the average rate earned on the loan portfolio due to higher market rates. Loan balances increased primarily due to loans acquired in the mergers with EFBI and CNNB.

Previous wording

The $7,222,000 increase in total interest expense was primarily due to a $1,978,000 increase in interest expense for interest-bearing demand and money market deposits, a $4,204,000 increase in interest expense for IRA and time certificates, and a $1,694,000 increase in interest expense for long-term debt. Interest expense on interest-bearing demand and money market deposits increased primarily due to a 99 basis point increase in the average rate paid for these deposits and secondarily to a $127.4 million increase in average deposit balances. Interest expense on IRA and time certificates increased due to a $277.9 million increase in average deposit balances and to a 175 basis point increase in the average rate paid. Deposit balances increased due to a combination of organic growth and to balances obtained in the mergers with EFBI and CNNB.

Current wording

The $19,440,000 increase in total interest expense was primarily due to a $5,358,000 increase in interest expense for interest-bearing demand and money market deposits, an $11,498,000 increase in interest expense for IRA and time certificates, and a $4,225,000 increase in interest expense for long-term debt. Interest expense on interest-bearing demand and money market deposits increased primarily due to a 93 basis point increase in the average rate paid for these deposits and secondarily to a $102.9 million increase in average deposit balances. Interest expense on IRA and time certificates increased due to a $257.0 million increase in average deposit balances and to a 165 basis point increase in the average rate paid. Deposit balances increased due to a combination of organic growth and to balances obtained in the mergers with EFBI and CNNB.

Previous wording

Interest expense on long-term debt increased primarily due to a $137.6 million increase in the average balance outstanding caused by new FHLB advances, which were used to pay down short-term borrowings, promote loan growth, and increase liquidity.

Current wording

Interest expense on long-term debt increased primarily due to a $120.2 million increase in the average balance outstanding caused by new FHLB advances, which were used to pay down short-term borrowings, promote loan growth, and increase liquidity.

Previous wording

LCNB recorded a provision for credit losses of $528,000 for the second quarter of 2024, compared to a provision of $30,000 for the comparable period in 2023. The provision for the 2024 period included a provision for credit losses on loans of $542,000 and a net recovery for off-balance-sheet credit exposures of $16,000. The provision for the 2023 period included a provision for credit losses on loans of $132,000 and a net recovery for off-balance-sheet credit exposures of $101,000. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, LCNB recorded a provision for credit losses of $653,000, compared to a net recovery of $27,000 for the comparable period in 2023. The provision for the 2024 six-month period included a provision for credit losses on loans of $619,000 and a provision for off-balance-sheet credit exposures of $32,000. The net recovery for the 2023 six-period included a provision for credit losses on loans of $164,000 and a net recovery for off-balance-sheet credit exposures of $190,000.

Current wording

LCNB recorded a provision for credit losses of $660,000 for the third quarter of 2024, compared to a recovery of credit losses of $114,000 for the comparable period in 2023. The provision for the 2024 period included a provision for credit losses on loans of $681,000 and a recovery of credit losses for off-balance-sheet credit exposures of $22,000. The provision for the 2023 period included a provision for credit losses on loans of $9,000 and a recovery of credit losses for off-balance-sheet credit exposures of $123,000. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, LCNB recorded a provision for credit losses of $1,313,000, compared to a recovery of credit losses of $141,000 for the comparable period in 2023. The provision for the 2024 nine-month period included a provision for credit losses on loans of $1,300,000 and a provision for off-balance-sheet credit exposures of $11,000. The recovery of credit losses for the 2023 nine-month period included a provision for credit losses on loans of $173,000 and a recovery of credit losses for off-balance-sheet credit exposures of $123,000.

Previous wording

The provisions for credit losses on loans during the three and six-month 2024 periods included $763,000 recognized on non-PCD loans acquired through the EFBI merger and the six-month period included a $1.2 million increase for a commercial real estate, non-owner occupied loan that was individually evaluated for the first time during the first quarter 2024. These increases were largely offset by a recovery of credit losses in the pooled real estate mortgage loan category. The residential real estate mortgage loan category had a recovery of credit losses primarily due to a decrease in loss rates and a decrease in loan balances caused by a transfer to the loans held-for-sale category.

Current wording

The provisions for credit losses on loans during the nine-month 2024 period included $763,000 recognized on non-PCD loans acquired through the EFBI merger and a $1.2 million increase for a commercial real estate, non-owner occupied loan that was individually evaluated for the first time during the first quarter 2024. These increases were largely offset by a recovery of credit losses in the pooled real estate mortgage loan category. The residential real estate mortgage loan category had a recovery of credit losses primarily due to a decrease in loan balances caused by a transfer to the loans held-for-sale category.

Previous wording

Net charge-offs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 totaled $18,000 and $63,000, respectively, compared to net charge-offs of $33,000 and $49,000 for the respective periods in 2023.

Current wording

Net charge-offs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $84,000 and $147,000, respectively, compared to net charge-offs of $34,000 and $83,000 for the respective periods in 2023.

Previous wording

A comparison of non-interest income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 is as follows (in thousands):

Current wording

A comparison of non-interest income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 is as follows (in thousands):

Previous wording

A comparison of non-interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 is as follows (in thousands):

Current wording

A comparison of non-interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 is as follows (in thousands):

Previous wording

LCNB's effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was 2.0% and 10.4%, respectively compared to 17.9% and 17.8% for the same respective periods in 2023. The difference between the statutory rate of 21% and the effective tax rates is primarily due to tax-exempt interest income from municipal securities, tax-exempt earnings from bank-owned life insurance, tax-exempt earnings from LCNB Risk Management, Inc., and tax credits and losses related to investments in affordable housing tax credit limited partnerships. The effective tax rates for 2024 were lower due to tax-exempt items not decreasing in proportion to the overall decrease in earnings.

Current wording

LCNB's effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 15.0% and 13.3%, respectively, compared to 18.9% and 18.2% for the same respective periods in 2023. The difference between the statutory rate of 21% and the effective tax rates is primarily due to tax-exempt interest income from municipal securities, tax-exempt earnings from bank-owned life insurance, tax-exempt earnings from LCNB Risk Management, Inc., and tax credits and losses related to investments in affordable housing tax credit limited partnerships. The effective tax rates for 2024 were lower due to tax-exempt items not decreasing in proportion to the overall decrease in earnings.

Previous wording

Loans secured by commercial real estate consist of owner-occupied, nonowner-occupied, farmland, multi-family, and construction loans. A commercial real estate, owner-occupied loan finances the purchase, construction, or refinance of a building or other property for which the repayment of principal is dependent upon cash flows from ongoing operations conducted by the party, or an affiliate of the party, who owns the property. A commercial real estate, non-owner occupied loan finances the purchase, construction or refinance of a building or other property for which the repayment of principal is dependent upon rental income associated with the property or the subsequent sale of the property. The values of these loans are primarily impacted by the level of interest rates associated with the debt and to local economic conditions, which dictate occupancy rates and the amount of rent charged. The increase in debt service due to higher interest rates may not be able to be passed on to tenants. As part of the origination process, loan interest rates and occupancy rates are stressed to determine the impact on the borrower’s ability to maintain adequate debt service under different economic conditions. Further, LCNB monitors the concentration in any one industry and has established limits relative to the total of the Bank's tier 1 and tier 2 capital for each category of loan. Credit quality trends are monitored by industry to determine if a change in the risk exposure to a certain industry may warrant a change in underwriting standards.

Current wording

Loans secured by commercial real estate consist of owner-occupied, non-owner-occupied, farmland, multi-family, and construction loans. A commercial real estate, owner-occupied loan finances the purchase, construction, or refinance of a building or other property for which the repayment of principal is dependent upon cash flows from ongoing operations conducted by the party, or an affiliate of the party, who owns the property. A commercial real estate, non-owner occupied loan finances the purchase, construction or refinance of a building or other property for which the repayment of principal is dependent upon rental income associated with the property or the subsequent sale of the property. The values of these loans are primarily impacted by the level of interest rates associated with the debt and to local economic conditions, which dictate occupancy rates and the amount of rent charged. The increase in debt service due to higher interest rates may not be able to be passed on to tenants. As part of the origination process, loan interest rates and occupancy rates are stressed to determine the impact on the borrower’s ability to maintain adequate debt service under different economic conditions. Further, LCNB monitors the concentration in any one industry and has established limits relative to the total of the Bank's tier 1 and tier 2 capital for each category of loan. Credit quality trends are monitored by industry to determine if a change in the risk exposure to a certain industry may warrant a change in underwriting standards.

Previous wording

At December 31, 2023, the bank had paid $650,000 in excess of the previous two years' Bank net income to the holding company due to an $8.75 million dividend for the acquisition of CNNB. In addition, dividend payments during 2024 were also in excess of the previous two years' Bank net income. The Company does not expect the excess dividends will result in any adverse supervisory action by the OCC.

Current wording

At December 31, 2023, the Bank had paid $650,000 in excess of the previous two years' Bank net income to the holding company due to an $8.75 million dividend for the acquisition of CNNB. In addition, dividend payments during 2024 were also in excess of the previous two years' Bank net income due to a $10.5 million dividend for the acquisition of EFBI. The Company does not expect the excess dividends will result in any adverse supervisory action by the OCC.

Previous wording

Effective liquidity management ensures that cash is available to meet the cash flow needs of borrowers and depositors, pay dividends to shareholders, and meet LCNB's operating cash needs. Primary funding sources include customer deposits with the Bank, short-term and long-term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank, short-term line of credit arrangements totaling $85.0 million with three correspondent banks, and interest and repayments received from LCNB's loan and investment portfolios.

Current wording

Effective liquidity management ensures that cash is available to meet the cash flow needs of borrowers and depositors, pay dividends to shareholders, and meet LCNB's operating cash needs. Primary funding sources include customer deposits with the Bank, short-term and long-term borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank, line of credit arrangements totaling $115.0 million with three correspondent banks, and interest and repayments received from LCNB's loan and investment portfolios. In addition, LCNB has approximately $162 million in off-balance sheet insured cash sweeps immediately available for liquidity.

Previous wording

Total remaining borrowing capacity with the Federal Home Loan Bank at June 30, 2024 was approximately $170.3 million. Additional borrowings of approximately $115.0 million were available through line of credit arrangements with correspondent banks.

Current wording

Total remaining borrowing capacity with the Federal Home Loan Bank at September 30, 2024 was approximately $120.9 million. Additional borrowings of approximately $115.0 million were available through line of credit arrangements with correspondent banks.

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Commitments to extend credit at June 30, 2024 totaled $360.2 million and are more fully described in Note 11 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities to LCNB's condensed consolidated financial statements. Since many commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash required to satisfy the commitment reported prior to its expiration.

Current wording

Commitments to extend credit at September 30, 2024 totaled $349.8 million and are more fully described in Note 11 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities to LCNB's condensed consolidated financial statements. Since many commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash required to satisfy the commitment reported prior to its expiration.
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changes in the market place or within the organizational structure.

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Loans Held-For-Sale. Loans held-for-sale (“LHFS”) represent mortgage loans intended to be sold in the secondary market and other loans that management has an active plan to sell. LHFS are carried at the lower-of-cost-or-fair value as determined on an

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•Net gains from sales of loans increased due to a higher volume of residential real estate loan sales. Partially offsetting these gains was an $843,000 pretax loss on the sale of approximately $48.9 million of below market rate loans acquired from CNNB.