UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.   20549


FORM 10-K


(Mark One)
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20172020
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______________________  to  ______________________


Commission File Number  000-26121


LCNB Corp.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio31-1626393
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)


2 North Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio   45036
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)


(513) 932-1414
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
 
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
NoneCommon Stock, No Par ValueLCNBNoneNASDAQ


Securities registered pursuant to 12(g) of the Exchange Act:


COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE___None___
(Title of Class)


Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes         No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
Yes         No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes         No







Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes         No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.     

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large"large accelerated filer, “accelerated filer”" "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and “smaller reporting company”"emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. 
Large Accelerated filer ☐                    Accelerated filer ☐
 Large accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer ☒                    Smaller reporting company Accelerated filer
 Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes         No


The aggregate market value of the registrant’s outstanding voting common stock held by nonaffiliates on June 30, 2017,2020, determined using a per share closing price on that date of $20.00$15.96 as quoted on the NASDAQ Capital Market, was $192,316,000.$195,144,851.


As of March 8, 2018, 10,026,2039, 2021, 12,814,987 common shares were issued and outstanding.


DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE


Portions of the Proxy Statement included in the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 24, 2018,20, 2021, which Proxy Statement will be mailed to shareholders within 120 days from the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 20172020 are incorporated by reference into Part III.







LCNB CORP.
For the Year Ended December 31, 20172020


TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Item 1.  Business
Item 1A.  Risk Factors
Item 2.  Properties
PART II
Item 9B.  Other Information
PART III
PART IV



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PART I


Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

ASC            Accounting Standards Codification
ASU            Accounting Standards Update
Bank            LCNB National Bank
BNB            BNB Bancorp, Inc.
Brookville National    Brookville National Bank
BSA            Bank Secrecy Act
CARES Act        Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
CEO            Chief Executive Officer
CFO    `        Chief Financial Officer
CFPB            Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Citizens National        Citizens National Bank
CFB            Columbus First Bancorp, Inc.
Columbus First        Columbus First Bank
Company        LCNB Corp. and its consolidated subsidiaries as a whole
CRA            Community Reinvestment Act of 1977
DEI            Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DIF            Deposit Insurance Fund
Dodd-Frank Act        Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Eaton National        Eaton National Bank & Trust Co.
FASB            Financial Accounting Standards Board
FDIC            Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FHLB            Federal Home Loan Bank
First Capital        First Capital Bancshares, Inc.
ICS            Insured Cash Sweep
LCNB            LCNB Corp. and its consolidated subsidiaries as a whole
OCC            Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
PPP            Paycheck Protection Program
PPPLF            Paycheck Protection Program Liquidity Facility
SBA            Small Business Administration
SEC            Securities and Exchange Commission
SVP            Senior Vice President

Item 1.  Business


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS


Certain statements made in this document regarding LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are identified by the fact they are not historical facts and include words such as “anticipate”, “could”, “may”, “feel”, “expect”, “believe”, “plan”, and similar expressions.


These forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations based on all information available to management and its knowledge of LCNB’s business and operations. Additionally, LCNB’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These factors include, but are not limited to:
1.the success, impact, and timing of the implementation of LCNB’s business strategies;
2.LCNB’s ability to integrate future acquisitions, including the pending merger with Columbus First Bancorp, Inc., may be unsuccessful, or may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected;
3.LCNB’s ability to obtain regulatory approvals of the proposed merger of LCNB with Columbus First Bancorp, Inc. on the proposed terms and schedule, and approval of the merger by the shareholders of LCNB or Columbus First Bancorp, Inc. may be unsuccessful;
4.LCNB may incur increased charge-offs in the future;
5.LCNB may face competitive loss of customers;
6.changes in the interest rate environment may have results on LCNB’s operations materially different from those anticipated by LCNB’s market risk management functions;
7.changes in general economic conditions and increased competition could adversely affect LCNB’s operating results;
8.changes in other regulations and government policies affecting bank holding companies and their subsidiaries, including changes in monetary policies, could negatively impact LCNB’s operating results;
9.LCNB may experience difficulties growing loan and deposit balances;
10.the current economic environment poses significant challenges for us and could adversely affect our  financial condition and results of operations;
11.deterioration in the financial condition of the U.S. banking system may impact the valuations of investments LCNB has made in the securities of other financial institutions resulting in either actual losses or other than temporary impairments on such investments;
12.difficulties with technology or data security breaches, including cyberattacks, that could negatively affect LCNB's ability to conduct business and its relationships with customers, vendors, and others; and
13.government intervention in the U.S. financial system, including the effects of recent legislative, tax, accounting and regulatory actions and reforms, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (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 and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. 

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2.the significant risks and uncertainties for LCNB's business, results of operations and financial condition, as well as its regulatory capital and liquidity ratios and other regulatory requirements, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which will depend on several factors, including the scope and duration of the pandemic, its influence on financial markets, the effectiveness of LCNB's work from home arrangements and staffing levels in operational facilities, the impact of market participants on which LCNB relies, and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic;
3.the disruption of global, national, state, and local economies associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, which could effect LCNB's liquidity and capital positions, impair the ability of our borrowers to repay outstanding loans, impair collateral values, and further increase the allowance for credit losses;
4.LCNB’s ability to integrate recent and any future acquisitions may be unsuccessful, or may be more difficult, time-consuming, or costly than expected;
5.LCNB may incur increased loan charge-offs in the future;
6.LCNB may face competitive loss of customers;
7.changes in the interest rate environment may have results on LCNB’s operations materially different from those anticipated by LCNB’s market risk management functions;
8.changes in general economic conditions and increased competition could adversely affect LCNB’s operating results;
9.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;
10.LCNB may experience difficulties growing loan and deposit balances;
11.United States trade relations with foreign countries could negatively impact the financial condition of LCNB's customers, which could adversely affect LCNB 's operating results and financial condition;
12.deterioration in the financial condition of the U.S. banking system may impact the valuations of investments LCNB has made in the securities of other financial institutions resulting in either actual losses or other than temporary impairments on such investments;
13.difficulties with technology or data security breaches, including cyberattacks, that could negatively affect LCNB's ability to conduct business and its relationships with customers, vendors, and others;
14.adverse weather events and natural disasters and global and/or national epidemics; and
15.government intervention in the U.S. financial system, including the effects of recent legislative, tax, accounting and regulatory actions and reforms, including the CARES Act, 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, and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. 

Forward-looking statements made herein reflect management's expectations as of the date such statements are made. Such information is provided to assist shareholders and potential investors in understanding current and anticipated financial operations of LCNB and is included pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. LCNB undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date such statements are made. 










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DESCRIPTION OF LCNB CORP.'SLCNB'S BUSINESS


General Description


LCNB Corp., an Ohio corporation formed in December 1998, is a financial holding company headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio.  Substantially all of the assets, liabilities and operations of LCNB Corp. are attributable to its wholly-owned subsidiary, LCNB National Bank (the "Bank").Bank.  LCNB Risk Management, Inc., a captive insurance agency, was incorporated in Nevada by LCNB Corp. during the second quarter 2017. LCNB Corp. and its subsidiaries are herein collectively referred to as “LCNB.” The predecessor of LCNB Corp., the Bank, was formed as a national banking association in 1877.  On May 19, 1999, the Bank became a wholly-owned subsidiary of LCNB Corp.  

On January 11, 2013, LCNB consummated a merger with First Capital Bancshares, Inc. (“First Capital”) in a stock and cash transaction valued at approximately $20.2 million.  Immediately following the merger of First Capital into LCNB, Citizens National Bank (“Citizens National”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Capital, was merged into LCNB National Bank.  At that time, Citizens National’s six full–service offices became offices of LCNB.  Three of these offices are located in Chillicothe, Ohio and one office is located in each of Frankfort, Ohio, Clarksburg, Ohio, and Washington Court House, Ohio. The office in Clarksburg, Ohio was closed on January 24, 2017.

On January 24, 2014, LCNB purchased all of the outstanding stock of Eaton National Bank & Trust Co. ("Eaton National") from its holding company, Colonial Banc Corp., in a cash transaction totaling $24.75 million. Upon consummation of the transaction, Eaton National was merged into the Bank and its five offices became offices of the Bank. Two of these offices are located in Eaton, Ohio and one office is located in each of New Paris, Ohio, Lewisburg, Ohio, and West Alexandria, Ohio.

On April 30, 2015, LCNB consummated a merger with BNB Bancorp, Inc. (“BNB”) in a stock and cash transaction valued at approximately $13.5 million. Immediately following the merger of BNB into LCNB, Brookville National Bank ("Brookville National"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of BNB, was merged into LCNB National Bank. At that time, Brookville National's two offices, both located in Brookville, Ohio, became offices of LCNB. The office located on Hay Avenue in Brookville was closed on November 10, 2017.

On December 20, 2017, LCNB and Columbus First Bancorp, Inc. (“CFB”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger pursuant to which CFB will be merged into LCNB in an all-stock transaction valued at $66.9 million. Immediately following the merger of CFB into LCNB, Columbus First Bank (“Columbus First”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CFB, will be merged into the Bank. Columbus First operates one full-service office in Worthington, Ohio.  This office will become a branch of the Bank after the merger. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2018, assuming shareholder approval by LCNB and CFB shareholders and all applicable governmental approvals have been received by that date and all other conditions precedent to the merger have been satisfied or waived.

The Bank is a full service community bank offering a wide range of commercial and personal banking services.  Deposit services include checking accounts, NOW accounts, savings accounts, Christmas and vacation club accounts, money market deposit accounts, Lifetime Checking accounts (a senior citizen program), individual retirement accounts, and certificates of deposit.  Additional supportive services include online banking, bill pay, mobile banking and telephone banking. Commercial customers also have both cash management and remote deposit capture products as potential options. Deposits of the Bank are insured up to applicable limits by the Deposit Insurance Fund, which is administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”).


Loan products offered include commercial and industrial loans, commercial and residential real estate loans, agricultural loans, construction loans, various types of consumer loans, and Small Business Administration loans.  The Bank's residential mortgage lending activities consist primarily of loans for purchasing or refinancing personal residences, home equity lines of credit, and loans for commercial or consumer purposes secured by residential mortgages.  Most longer term, fixed-rate residential real estate loans are sold to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation with servicing retained.  Consumer lending activities include automobile, boat, home improvement and personal loans.


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The Trust and InvestmentWealth Management Division of the Bank provides complete trust administrative,administration, estate settlement, and fiduciary services and also offers investment management of trusts, agency accounts, individual retirement accounts, and foundations/endowments.


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Security brokerage services are offered by the Bank through arrangements with LPL Financial LLC, a registered broker/dealer.  Licensed brokers offer a full range of investment services and products, including financial needs analysis, mutual funds, securities trading, annuities, and life insurance.


Other services offered include safe deposit boxes, night depositories, cashier's checks, bank-by-mail, ATMs, cash and transaction services, debit cards, wire transfers, electronic funds transfer, utility bill collections, notary public service, personal computer-based cash management services, 24 hour24-hour telephone banking, PC Internet banking, mobile banking, and other services tailored for both individuals and businesses.


The Bank is not dependent upon any one significant customer or specific industry.  Business is not seasonal to any material degree.


The address of the main office of the Bank is 2 North Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio 45036; telephone (513) 932-1414.


Primary Market Area


The Bank considers its primary market area to consist of counties where it has a physical presence and neighboring counties, which includes Southwestern and South Central Ohio. At December 31, 2017,2020, the Bank had:
3433 offices, including a main office in Warren County, Ohio and branch offices in Warren, Butler, Clinton, Clermont, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Montgomery, Preble, Ross, and FayetteRoss Counties, Ohio,
a loan production office in Franklin County, Ohio,
an Operations Center in Warren County, Ohio,
and 3836 ATMs.


Competition


The Bank faces strong competition both in making loans and attracting deposits.  The deregulation of the banking industry and the wide spread enactment of state laws that permit multi-bank holding companies as well as the availability of nationwide interstate banking has created a highly competitive environment for financial services providers. The Bank competes with other national and state banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, finance companies, mortgage brokerage firms, realty companies with captive mortgage brokerage firms, mutual funds, insurance companies, brokerage and investment banking companies, and other financial intermediaries operating in its market and elsewhere, many of whom have substantially larger financial and managerial resources.


The Bank seeks to minimize the competitive effect of other financial institutions through a community banking approach that emphasizes direct customer access to the Bank's CEO/PresidentCEO and other officers in an environment conducive to friendly, informed, and courteous personal services.  Management believes that the Bank is well positioned to compete successfully in its primary market area.  Competition among financial institutions is based upon interest rates offered on deposit accounts, interest rates charged on loans and other credit and service charges, the quality and scope of the services rendered, the convenience of the banking facilities, and, in the case of loans to commercial borrowers, relative lending limits.


The ability to access and use technology is an increasingly competitive factor in the financefinancial services industry. Technology relating to the delivery of financial services, the security and privacy of customer information, and the processing of information is evolving rapidly. LCNB must continually make technology investments to remain competitive in the financefinancial services industry.


Management believes the commitment of the Bank to personal service, innovation, and involvement in the communities and primary market areas it serves, as well as its commitment to quality community banking service, are factors that contribute to its competitive advantage.





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Supervision and Regulation


Both federal and state laws extensively regulate bank holding companies, financial holding companies and banks. These laws (and the regulations promulgated thereunder) are primarily intended to protect depositors and the DIF of the FDIC. The following information describes particular laws and regulatory provisions relating to financial holding companies and banks. This discussion is qualified in its entirety by reference to the particular laws and regulatory provisions. A change in any of these laws or regulations may have a material effect on our business and the business of our subsidiaries.

Bank Holding Companies and Financial Holding Companies

Historically, the activities of bank holding companies were limited to the business of banking and activities closely related or incidental to banking. Bank holding companies were generally prohibited from acquiring control of any company that was not a bank and from engaging in any business other than the business of banking or managing and controlling banks. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which took effect on March 12, 2000, dismantled many Depression-era restrictions against affiliations between banking, securities, and insurance firms by permitting bank holding companies to engage in a broader range of financial activities, so long as certain safeguards are observed. Specifically, bank holding companies may elect to become “financial holding companies” that may affiliate with securities firms and insurance companies and engage in other activities that are financial in nature or incidental to a financial activity. Thus, with the enactment of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, banks, security firms, and insurance companies find it easier to acquire or affiliate with each other and cross-sell financial products. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act permits a single financial services organization to offer a more complete array of financial products and services than historically was permitted.

A financial holding company is essentially a bank holding company with significantly expanded powers. Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, in addition to traditional lending activities, the following activities are among those that are deemed “financial in nature” for financial holding companies: securities underwriting, dealing in or making a market in securities, sponsoring mutual funds and investment companies, insurance underwriting and agency activities, activities which the Federal Reserve Board determines to be closely related to banking, and certain merchant banking activities.

LCNB Corp.,elected to become a financial holding company on April 11, 2000. As a financial holding company, LCNB has very broad discretion to affiliate with securities firms and insurance companies, provide merchant banking services, and engage in other activities that the Federal Reserve Board has deemed financial in nature. In order to continue as a financial holding company, is regulatedLCNB must continue to be well-capitalized, well-managed, and maintain compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act. Depending on the types of financial activities that LCNB may elect to engage in, under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (the "Act"), and isGramm-Leach-Bliley Act’s functional regulation principles, it may become subject to supervision by additional government agencies. The election to be treated as a financial holding company increases LCNB's ability to offer financial products and services that historically it was either unable to provide or was only able to provide on a limited basis. As a result, LCNB will face increased competition in the supervisionmarkets for any new financial products and examinationservices that it may offer. Likewise, an increased amount of the Boardconsolidation among banks and securities firms or banks and insurance firms could result in a growing number of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve Board").  large financial institutions that could compete aggressively with LCNB.


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The Bank is subject to the provisions of the National Bank Act.  The Bank is subject to primary supervision, regulation and examination by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the "OCC").OCC. The Bank is also subject to the rules and regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the FDIC.


Banking Operations.

LCNB Corp. and the Bank are subject to an extensive array of banking laws and regulations that are intended primarily for the protection of the Bank'sBank’s customers and depositors.  These laws and regulations govern such areas as permissible activities, loans and investments, and rates of interest that can be charged on loans and reserves.  LCNB Corp. and the Bank also are subject to general U.S. federal laws and regulations and to the laws and regulations of the State of Ohio.  Set forth below are brief descriptions of selected laws and regulations applicable to LCNB Corp. and the Bank.






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Safe and Sound Banking Practices.

Bank holding companies are not permitted to engage in unsafe and unsound banking practices. The Federal Reserve Board’s Regulation Y, for example, generally requires a holding company to give the Federal Reserve Board prior notice of any redemption or repurchase of its own equity securities, if the consideration to be paid, together with the consideration paid for any repurchases or redemptions in the preceding year, is equal to 10% or more of the bank holding company’s consolidated net worth. The Federal Reserve Board may oppose the transaction if it believes that the transaction would constitute an unsafe or unsound practice or would violate any law or regulation. Depending upon the circumstances, the Federal Reserve Board could take the position that paying a dividend would constitute an unsafe or unsound banking practice.

The Federal Reserve Board has broad authority to prohibit activities of bank holding companies and their nonbanking subsidiaries which represent unsafe and unsound banking practices or which constitute violations of laws or regulations, and can assess civil money penalties for certain activities conducted on a knowing and reckless basis, if those activities caused a substantial loss to a depository institution. The penalties can be as high as $1.0 million for each day the activity continues.

Deposit Insurance Coverage and Assessments

The Bank is FDIC insured. Through the DIF, the FDIC provides deposit insurance protection that covers all deposit accounts in FDIC-insured depository institutions up to applicable limits (currently $250,000 per depositor).  

The Bank must pay assessments to the FDIC under a risk-based assessment system for this federal deposit insurance protection. FDIC-insured depository institutions pay insurance premiums at rates based on their risk classification. Institutions assigned to higher risk classifications (i.e., institutions that pose a greater risk of loss to the DIF) pay assessments at higher rates than institutions assigned to lower risk classifications. An institution’s risk classification is assigned based on its capital levels and the level of supervisory concern the institution poses to bank regulators. Through December 31, 2020, the assessment rate for the Bank was at the lowest risk-based premium available, which was 3.00% of the assessment base per annum. In addition, the FDIC can impose special assessments to cover shortages in the DIF and has imposed special assessments in the past.

In October 2010, the FDIC adopted a new Restoration Plan for the DIF to ensure that the fund reserve ratio reaches 1.35% by September 30, 2020, as required by the Dodd-Frank Act. On April 26, 2016, the FDIC adopted a rule amending pricing for deposit insurance for institutions with less than $10 billion in assets, effective the quarter after the fund reserve ratio reached 1.15%. The fund reserve ratio reached 1.15% effective as of June 30, 2016. As a result, the Bank’s assessment rate was decreased to the rate stated above effective July 1, 2016. The Dodd-Frank Act also eliminated the requirement that the FDIC pay dividends to insured depository institutions when the reserve ratio exceeds certain thresholds.

The Dodd-Frank Act required the FDIC to offset the effect of increasing the reserve ratio on insured depository institutions with total consolidated assets of less than $10 billion, such as the Bank. In September 2018, the reserve ratio reached 1.36% at which time banks with assets of less than $10 billion were awarded assessment credits for the portion of their assessments that contributed to the growth in the reserve ratio from 1.15% to 1.35%. The Bank’s assessment credit totaled $413,000 of which $223,000 was applied against the September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2019 assessment invoices and $190,000 was applied against the March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020 assessment invoices.

As required by the Dodd-Frank Act, the FDIC also revised the deposit insurance assessment system, effective April 1, 2011, to base assessments on the average total consolidated assets of insured depository institutions during the assessment period, less the average tangible equity of the institution during the assessment period, as opposed to solely bank deposits at an institution. This base assessment change necessitated that the FDIC adjust the assessment rates to ensure that the revenue collected under the new assessment system will approximately equal that under the existing assessment system.

Under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 ("FIRREA") provides that a holding company and its controlled insured, an FDIC-insured depository institutions areinstitution can be held liable for any losslosses incurred by the FDIC in connection with (1) the “default” of one of its FDIC-insured subsidiaries or (2) any assistance provided by the FDIC to one of its FDIC-receivers. “In danger of default” is defined generally as the existence of certain conditions indicating that a default is likely to occur in the absence of any FDIC assisted transaction involving an affiliated insured bankregulatory assistance.


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Dividends

LCNB Corp. is a legal entity separate and distinct from the Bank. LCNB Corp. receives most of its revenue from dividends paid to it by the Bank. Described below are some of the laws and regulations that apply when either LCNB Corp. or savings association.the Bank pay or paid dividends.


The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ImprovementReserve Board and the OCC have issued policy statements that recommend that bank holding companies and insured banks should generally only pay dividends to the extent net income is sufficient to cover both cash dividends and a rate of earnings retention consistent with capital needs, asset quality, and overall financial condition. Further, the Federal Reserve Board’s policy provides that bank holding companies should not maintain a level of cash dividends that undermines the bank holding company’s ability to serve as a source of strength to its banking subsidiaries. In addition, the Federal Reserve Board has indicated that each bank holding company should carefully review its dividend policy and has discouraged payment ratios that are at maximum allowable levels, which is the maximum dividend amount that may be issued and allow the Company to still maintain its target Tier 1 capital ratio, unless both asset quality and capital are very strong.

To pay dividends, the Bank must maintain adequate capital above regulatory guidelines. Under federal law, the Bank cannot pay a dividend if, after paying the dividend, the Bank would be “undercapitalized.” In addition, national banks are required by federal law to obtain the prior approval of the OCC in order to declare and pay dividends if the total of all dividends declared in any calendar year would exceed the total of (1) such bank’s net profits (as defined and interpreted by regulation) for that year plus (2) its retained net profits (as defined and interpreted by regulation) for the preceding two calendar years, less any required transfers to surplus. In addition, these banks may only pay dividends to the extent that retained net profits (including the portion transferred to surplus) exceed bad debts (as defined by regulation).

Affiliate Transactions

The Company and the Bank and other subsidiaries are "affiliates" within the meaning of the Federal Reserve Act. The Federal Reserve Act imposes limitations on a bank with respect to extensions of 1991 ("FDICIA"credit to, investments in, and certain other transactions with, its parent bank holding company and the holding company’s other subsidiaries. Loans and extensions of credit from the Bank to its affiliates are also subject to various collateral requirements. Further, the Bank's authority to extend credit to the Company's directors, executive officers and principal shareholders, including their immediate family members, corporations and other entities that they control, is subject to the restrictions and additional requirements of the Federal Reserve Act and Regulation O promulgated thereafter. These statutes and regulations impose specific limits on the amount of loans the Bank may make to directors and other insiders, and specify approval procedures that must be followed in making loans that exceed certain amounts.

Capital

LCNB and the Bank are each required to comply with applicable capital adequacy standards established by the Federal Reserve Board and the OCC, respectively. The current risk-based capital standards applicable to LCNB and the Bank are based on the December 2010 final capital framework for strengthening international capital standards, known as Basel III.    

In July 2013, the federal bank regulators approved final rules (the “Basel III Rules”) implementing the Basel III framework as well as certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. The Basel III Rules substantially revised the risk-based capital requirements applicable to bank holding companies and their depository institution subsidiaries. The Basel III Rules became effective for LCNB and the Bank on January 1, 2015 (subject to a phase-in period for certain provisions).

The Basel III Rules established three components of regulatory capital: (1) common equity tier 1 capital (“CET1”), (2) additional tier 1 capital, and funding provisions(3) tier 2 capital. Tier 1 capital is the sum of CET1 and additional tier 1 capital instruments meeting certain revised requirements. Total capital is the sum of tier 1 capital and tier 2 capital. Under the Basel III Rules, for most banking organizations, the most common form of additional tier 1 capital is non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock and the most common form of tier 2 capital is subordinated notes and a portion of the allocation for loan and lease losses, in each case, subject to the Basel III Rules’ specific requirements. LCNB Corp. does not have any non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock or subordinated notes.



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Under the Basel III Rules, the minimum capital ratios effective as of January 1, 2015 are: (i) 4.5% CET1 to risk-weighted assets; (ii) 6.0% tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets; (iii) 8.0% total capital to risk-weighted assets; and (iv) 4.0% tier 1 capital to average consolidated assets as reported on consolidated financial statements (known as the “leverage ratio”). The Basel III Rules established a “capital conservation buffer” of 2.5% above the new regulatory minimum risk-based capital requirements. The conservation buffer, when added to the capital requirements, resulted in the following minimum ratios: (i) a CET1 risk-based capital ratio of 7.0%, (ii) a tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 8.5%, and (iii) a total risk-based capital ratio of 10.5%. An institution is subject to limitations on certain activities including payment of dividends, share repurchases, and discretionary bonuses to executive officers if its capital level is below the buffer amount.     

With respect to the Bank, the Basel III Rules also revised the “prompt corrective action” regulations pursuant to Section 38 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, as discussed below under “Prompt Corrective Action.”

As of December 31, 2020, LCNB had a total risk-based capital ratio of 12.48%, a tier 1 capital to risk-weighted asset ratio of 12.48%, a CET1 to risk-weighted assets ratio of 12.91% and several othera leverage ratio of 10.06%. These regulatory capital ratios were calculated under the Basel III Rules.

In November 2019, the federal banking statutes.  Among its many reforms, FDICIA, as amended:
1.Required regulatory agencies to take "prompt corrective action" with financial  institutions that do not meet minimum capital requirements; 
2.Established five capital tiers:  well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized, and critically undercapitalized;
3.Imposed significant restrictions on the operations of a financial institution that is not rated well-capitalized or adequately capitalized;
4.Prohibited a depository institution from making any capital distributions, including payments of dividends or paying any management fee to its holding company, if the institution would be undercapitalized as a result; 
5.Implemented a risk-based premium system;
6.Required an audit committee to be comprised of outside directors; 
7.Required a financial institution with more than $500 million in total assets to issue annual, audited financial statements prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; and
8.Required a financial institution with more than $1 billion in total assets to document, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control system and required an independent public accountant to attest to management's assertions concerning the bank's internal control system.

The membersregulators published final rules implementing a simplified measure of an audit committeecapital adequacy for banks with morecertain banking organizations that have less than $1$10 billion in total consolidated assets. Under the final rules, which went into effect on January 1, 2020, depository institutions and depository institution holding companies that have less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets must be independentand meet other qualifying criteria, including a leverage ratio of management.  FDICIA does not relieve financial institutionsgreater than 9%, off-balance-sheet exposures of 25% or less of total consolidated assets, and trading assets plus trading liabilities of 5% or less of total consolidated assets, are deemed “qualifying community banking organizations” and are eligible to opt into the “community bank leverage ratio framework.” A qualifying community banking organization that are public companies, such aselects to use the community bank leverage ratio framework and that maintains a leverage ratio of greater than 9% is considered to have satisfied the generally applicable risk-based and leverage capital requirements under the Basel III Rules and, if applicable, is considered to have met the “well capitalized” ratio requirements for purposes of its primary federal regulator’s prompt corrective action rules, discussed below. LCNB from internal control reportingCorp. and attestation requirements or audit committee independence requirements prescribed by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (see below).
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which amended the Bank Holding Company Acthave not opted to use the community bank leverage ratio framework, but may make such an election in the future.

Prompt Corrective Action

A banking organization’s capital plays an important role in connection with regulatory enforcement as well. Federal law provides the federal banking regulators with broad power to take prompt corrective action to resolve the problems of 1956 and other banking related laws, was signed into law on November 12, 1999.undercapitalized institutions. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act repealed certain sectionsextent of the Glass-Steagall Act and substantially eliminatedregulators’ powers depends on whether the barriers separating the banking, insurance, and securities industries.  Effective March 11, 2000, qualifying bank holding companies could elect to become financial holding companies.  Financial holding companies have expanded investment powers, including affiliating with securities and insurance firms and engaginginstitution in other activities that are "financialquestion is “adequately capitalized,” “undercapitalized,” “significantly undercapitalized” or “critically undercapitalized,” in nature or incidental to such financial activity,"each case as defined inby regulation. Depending upon the act,capital category to which an institution is assigned, the regulators’ corrective powers include: (i) requiring the institution to submit a capital restoration plan; (ii) limiting the institution’s asset growth and restricting its activities; (iii) requiring the institution to issue additional capital stock (including additional voting stock) or "complementary to be acquired; (iv) restricting transactions between the institution and its affiliates; (v) restricting the interest rate that the institution may pay on deposits; (vi) ordering a financial activity."new election of directors of the institution; (vii) requiring that senior executive officers or directors be dismissed; (viii) prohibiting the institution from accepting deposits from correspondent banks; (ix) requiring the institution to divest certain subsidiaries; (x) prohibiting the payment of principal or interest on subordinated debt; and (xi) ultimately, appointing a receiver for the institution.


The Sarbanes-Oxley ActUnder current regulations, the Bank was “well capitalized” as of 2002 ("SOX") became effective on July 30, 2002.  The purpose of SOX is to strengthen accounting oversight and corporate accountability by enhancing disclosure requirements, increasing accounting and auditor regulation, creating new federal crimes, and increasing penalties for existing federal crimes.  SOX directly impacts publicly traded companies, certified public accounting firms auditing public companies, attorneys who work for public companies or have public companies as clients, brokerage firms, investment bankers, and financial analysts who work for brokerage firms or investment bankers.  Key provisions affecting LCNB include: 
1.Certification of financial reports by the chief executive officer ("CEO") and the chief financial officer ("CFO"), who are responsible for designing and monitoring internal controls to ensure that material information relating to the issuer and its consolidated subsidiaries is made known to the certifying officers by others within the company;

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Community Reinvestment Act of 1977
2.Inclusion of an internal control report in annual reports that include management's assessment of the effectiveness of a company's internal control over financial reporting and a report by the company's independent registered public accounting firm attesting to the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting; 
3.Accelerated reporting of stock trades on Form 4 by directors and executive officers; 
4.Disgorgement requirements of incentive pay or stock-based compensation profits received within twelve months of the release of financial statements if the company is later required to restate those financial statements due to material noncompliance with any financial reporting requirement that resulted from misconduct;
5.Disclosure in a company's periodic reports stating if it has adopted a code of ethics for its CFO and principal accounting officer or controller and, if such code of ethics has been implemented,  immediate disclosure of any change in or waiver of the code of ethics;
6.Disclosure in a company's periodic reports stating if at least one member of the audit committee is a "financial expert," as that term is defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"); and
7.Implementation of new duties and responsibilities for a company's audit committee, including independence requirements, the direct responsibility to appoint the outside auditing firm and to provide oversight of the auditing firm's work, and a requirement to establish procedures for the receipt, retention, and treatment of complaints from a company's employees regarding questionable accounting, internal control, or auditing matters.


The CRA subjects a bank to regulatory assessment to determine if the institution meets the credit needs of its entire community, including low-and moderate-income neighborhoods served by the bank, and to take that determination into account in its evaluation of any application made by such bank for, among other things, approval of the acquisition or establishment of a branch or other depository facility, an office relocation, a merger, or the acquisition of shares of capital stock of another financial institution. The regulatory authority prepares a written evaluation of an institution’s record of meeting the credit needs of its entire community and assigns a rating. These ratings are “Outstanding,” “Satisfactory,” “Needs Improvement,” and “Substantial Non-Compliance.” Institutions with ratings lower than “Satisfactory” may be restricted from engaging in the aforementioned activities. Management believes the Bank has taken and takes significant actions to comply with the CRA and it received a “Satisfactory” rating in its most recent review by federal regulators with respect to its compliance with the CRA.

BSA and AML

Under the BSA, financial institutions are required to monitor and report unusual or suspicious account activity that might signify money laundering, tax evasion, or other criminal activities, as well as transactions involving the transfer or withdrawal of amounts in excess of prescribed limits. The BSA is sometimes referred to as an “anti-money laundering” law (“AML”). Several AML acts, including provisions in Title III of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, have been enacted to amend the BSA. Under the USA PATRIOT Act, financial institutions are subject to prohibitions against specified financial transactions and account relationships as well as enhanced due diligence and “know your customer” standards in their dealings with financial institutions and foreign customers. 

In addition, under the SECUSA PATRIOT Act, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") has adopted final rules addressing a number of related issues, including increasing the cooperation and information sharing between financial institutions, regulators, and law enforcement authorities regarding individuals, entities, and organizations engaged in, or reasonably suspected based on September 5, 2002, whichcredible evidence of engaging in, terrorist acts or money laundering activities. Any financial institution complying with these rules were amended in December, 2005, requiring accelerated filingwill not be deemed to violate the privacy provisions of quarterly and annual reports.  Under the amended rules, “large accelerated filers” includes companies with a market capitalizationGramm-Leach-Bliley Act that are discussed below. Finally, under the regulations of $700 million or more and “accelerated filers” includes companies with a market capitalization between $75 million and $700 million. Large accelerated filersthe Office of Foreign Asset Control ("OFAC") financial institutions are required to file their annual reports within 60 days of year-endmonitor and quarterly reports within 40 days. Accelerated filers are requiredblock transactions with certain “specially designated nationals” who OFAC has determined pose a risk to file their annual and quarterly reports within 75 days and 40 days, respectively.  These new accelerated filing deadlines were effective for fiscal years ending on or after December 15, 2005.  Under the amended rules, U.S. national security.

Incentive Compensation

LCNB is considered an accelerated filer.subject to regulatory rules and guidance regarding employee incentive compensation policies intended to ensure that incentive-based compensation does not undermine the safety and soundness of the institution by encouraging excess risk-taking. LCNB's incentive compensation arrangements must provide employees with incentives that appropriately balance risk and reward and do not encourage imprudent risk, be compatible with effective controls and risk managements, and be supported by strong corporate governance, including active and effective oversight by LCNB's board of directors.


Consumer Laws and Regulations

LCNB is also subject to certain consumer laws and regulations that are designed to protect consumers in transactions with banks. While the following list is not exhaustive, these laws and regulations include the Truth in Lending Act, the Truth in Savings Act, the Electronic Funds Transfer Act, the Expedited Funds Availability Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, The Federal Deposit Insurance ReformFair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, of 2005The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Conforming AmendmentsFair Housing Act, among others. These laws and regulations, among other things, prohibit discrimination on the basis of 2005 (collectively,race, gender, or other designated characteristics and mandate various disclosure requirements and regulate the “Deposit Insurance Reform Acts”) were both signed into law during February, 2006.  Themanner in which financial institutions must deal with customers when taking deposits or making loans to such customers. These and other laws also limit finance charges or other fees or charges earned for offering various services. LCNB must comply with the applicable provisions of the Deposit Insurance Reform Acts included:
1.Merging the Bank Insurance Fund and the Savings Association Insurance Fund into a new fund called the Deposit Insurance Fund, effective March 31, 2006;
2.Increasing insurance coverage for retirement accounts from $100,000 to $250,000, effective April 1, 2006; and
3.Eliminating a 1.25% hard target Designated Reserve Ratio, as defined, and giving the FDIC discretion to set the Designated Reserve Ratio within a range of 1.15% to 1.50% for any given year.

these consumer protection laws and regulations as part of its ongoing customer relations.
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Consumer Financial Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) became effective on July 21, 2010.  The Dodd-Frank Act includes provisions that specifically affect financial institutions and other entities providing financial services and other corporate governance and compensation provisions that will affect most public companies.Bureau


The Dodd-Frank Act established a newcreated an independent regulatory body within the Federal Reserve System known asfederal agency called the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, (the “CFPB”).which is granted broad rulemaking, supervisory, and enforcement powers under various federal consumer financial protection laws, including the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Truth in Lending Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Act, the Consumer Financial Privacy provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and certain other statutes. The CFPB has assumed responsibility for most consumer protection lawsexamination and has broadprimary enforcement authority with certain exceptions, to regulate financial products offered by banks and non-banks.  The CFPB has authority to supervise, examine, and take enforcement actions with respect to depository institutions with $10 billion or more in assets. Smaller institutions are subject to rules promulgated by the CFPB but continue to be examined and supervised by federal banking regulators for consumer compliance purposes. The CFPB has authority to prevent unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices in connection with the offering of consumer financial products. The Dodd-Frank Act permits states to adopt consumer protection laws and standards that are more stringent than those adopted at the federal level and, in certain circumstances, permits the state attorney general to enforce compliance with both the state and federal laws and regulations.

The CFPB has finalized rules relating to, among other things, remittance transfers under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, which requires companies to provide consumers with certain disclosures before the consumer pays for a remittance transfer. These rules became effective in October 2013. The CFPB has also amended certain rules under Regulation C relating to home mortgage disclosure to reflect a change in the asset-size exemption threshold for depository institutions based on the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. In addition, on January 10, 2013, the CFPB released its final “Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgage” rules, which amended the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z). Regulation Z prohibits a creditor from making a higher-priced mortgage loan without regard to the consumer’s ability to repay the loan. The final amended rule implemented sections 1411 and 1412 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which generally require creditors to make a reasonable, good faith determination of a consumer’s ability to repay any consumer credit transaction secured by a dwelling (excluding an open-end credit plan, timeshare plan, reverse mortgage, or temporary loan) and establishes certain protections from liability under this requirement for “qualified mortgages.” The final rule also implemented section 1414 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which limits prepayment penalties. Finally, the final rule requires creditors to retain evidence of compliance with the rule for three years after a covered loan is consummated. This rule became effective January 10, 2014.

Consumer Privacy

State and federal banking regulators have issued various policy statements emphasizing the importance of technology risk management and supervision in evaluating the safety and soundness of depository institutions with respect to banks that contract with outside vendors to provide data processing and core banking functions. The use of technology-related products, services, delivery channels, and processes exposes a bank to various risks, particularly operational, privacy, security, strategic, reputation, and compliance risk. Banks are generally expected to prudently manage technology-related risks as part of their comprehensive risk management policies by identifying, measuring, monitoring, and controlling risks associated with the use of technology.

Under Section 501 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the federal banking agencies have established appropriate standards for financial institutions regarding the implementation of safeguards to ensure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information, protection against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records, and protection against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information in a way that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to a customer. Among other matters, the rules require each bank to implement a comprehensive written information security program that includes administrative, technical, and physical safeguards relating to customer information.

Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, a financial institution must provide its customers with a notice of privacy policies and practices. Section 502 prohibits a financial institution from disclosing nonpublic personal information about a customer to nonaffiliated third parties unless the institution satisfies various notice and opt-out requirements and the customer has not elected to opt out of the disclosure. Under Section 504, the agencies are authorized to issue regulations as necessary to implement notice requirements and restrictions on a financial institution’s ability to disclose nonpublic personal information about customers to nonaffiliated third parties. Under the final rule the regulators adopted, all banks must develop initial and annual privacy notices which describe in general terms the bank’s information sharing practices. Banks that share nonpublic personal information about customers with nonaffiliated third parties must also provide customers with an opt-out notice and a reasonable period of time for the customer to opt out of any such disclosure, with certain exceptions. Limitations are placed on the extent to which a bank can disclose an account number or access code for credit card, deposit, or transaction accounts to any nonaffiliated third party for use in marketing.
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Dodd-Frank Act and Regulatory Relief Act

The Dodd-Frank Act, which was enacted in July 2010, effected a fundamental restructuring of federal banking regulation. In addition to those provisions discussed above, among the Dodd-Frank Act provisions that have affected LCNB are the following:
creation of a new Financial Stability Oversight Council to identify systemic risks in the financial system and gives federal regulators new authority to take control of and liquidate financial firms;
elimination of the federal statutory prohibition against the payment of interest on business checking accounts;
prohibition on state-chartered banks engaging in derivatives transactions unless the loans to one borrower of the state in which the bank is chartered takes into consideration credit exposure to derivative transactions. For this purpose, derivative transactions include any contract, agreement, swap, warrant, note or option that is based in whole or in part on the value of, any interest in, or any quantitative measure or the occurrence of any event relating to, one or more commodity securities, currencies, interest or other rates, indices, or other assets;
requirement that the amount of any interchange fee charged by a debit card issuer with respect to a debit card transaction must be reasonable and proportional to the cost incurred by the issuer. On June 29, 2011, the Federal Reserve Board set the interchange rate cap at $0.21 per transaction and 5 basis points multiplied by the value of the transaction. While the restrictions on interchange fees do not apply to banks that, together with their affiliates, have assets of less than $10 billion, the rule could affect the competitiveness of debit cards issued by smaller banks; and
restrictions under the Volcker Rule of the Company’s ability to engage in proprietary trading and to invest in, sponsor and engage in certain types of transactions with certain private funds. The Company had until July 15, 2015 to fully conform to the Volcker Rule's restrictions.

Management continues to review actively the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act and assess its probable impact on its business, financial condition, and results of operations.

The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (the "Regulatory Relief Act") was signed into law on May 24, 2018. The Regulatory Relief Act scales back certain aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act and provides other regulatory relief for financial institutions. Certain provisions affecting LCNB include:
Simplifying regulatory capital requirements by providing that banks with less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets non-bank mortgage industry participants,that meet a to-be-developed community bank leverage ratio of tangible equity to average consolidated assets between eight and other CFPB-designated non-bank providers of consumerten percent will be deemed to be in compliance with risk-based capital and leverage requirements.
Changing how federal financial services.  The primary regulator for depository institutionsinstitution regulators classify certain municipal securities assets under the liquidity coverage ratio rule;
Exempting certain reciprocal deposits from treatment as brokered deposits under the FDIC's brokered deposits rule;
Exempting banks with less than $10 billion or less in total consolidated assets willfrom certain provisions under the Volcker Rule; and
Authorizing new banking procedures to better facilitate online transactions.

Monetary Policy

Banks are affected by the credit policies of monetary authorities, including the Federal Reserve Board, that affect the national supply of credit. The Federal Reserve Board regulates the supply of credit in order to influence general economic conditions, primarily through open market operations in United States government obligations, varying the discount rate on financial institution borrowings, varying reserve requirements against financial institution deposits, and restricting certain borrowings by financial institutions and their subsidiaries. The monetary policies of the Federal Reserve Board have had a significant effect on the operating results of banks in the past and are expected to continue to have primary examinationdo so in the future.






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Regulatory Reform and enforcement authority for these institutions.  The regulations enforced, however, will beLegislation

From time to time, various legislative and regulatory initiatives are introduced in Congress and state legislatures, as well as by regulatory agencies. Such initiatives may include proposals to expand or contract the regulations written by the CFPB.

The Dodd-Frank Act directs federalpowers of bank regulators to develop new capital requirements for holding companies and depository institutions that address activities that pose riskor proposals to substantially change the financial system, such as significant activities in higher risk areas, or concentrations in assets whose reported values are based on models.

The Dodd-Frank Act permanently raisedinstitution regulatory system. Such legislation could change banking statutes and the FDIC maximum deposit insurance amount to $250,000.  In addition, the Dodd-Frank Act places a floor on the FDIC’s reserve ratio at 1.35% of estimated insured deposits or the comparable percentage of the assessment base.


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General corporate governance provisions included in the Dodd-Frank Act include expanding executive compensation disclosures to be included in the annual proxy statement, requiring non-binding shareholder advisory votes on executive compensation at annual meetings, enhancing independence requirements for compensation committee members and any advisers used by the compensation committee, and requiring the adoption of certain compensation policies including the recovery of executive compensation in the event of a financial statement restatement.
Noncompliance with laws and regulations by bank holding companies and banks can lead to monetary penalties and/or an increased level of supervision or a combination of these two items.  Management is not aware of any current significant instances of noncompliance with laws and regulations and does not anticipate any problems maintaining compliance on a prospective basis.  Recent regulatory inspections and examinationsoperating environment of LCNB and the Bank have not disclosed any significant instancesin substantial and unpredictable ways. If enacted, such legislation could increase or decrease the cost of noncompliance.
The earningsdoing business, limit or expand permissible activities, or affect the competitive balance among banks, savings associations, credit unions, and growth of LCNB are affected not only by general economic conditions, but also by the fiscal and monetary policies of the federal government and its agencies, particularly the Federal Reserve Board.  Its policies influence the amount of bank loans and deposits and the interest rates charged and paid thereon and thus have an effect on earnings.  The nature of future monetary policies and the effect of such policies on the future business and earnings ofother financial institutions. LCNB and the Bank cannot predict whether any such legislation will be predicted.

A substantial portionenacted, and, if enacted, the effect that it, or any implementing regulations, would have on the financial condition or results of LCNB's cash revenues is derived from dividends paid byoperations of LCNB and the Bank. These dividends are subjectA change in statutes, regulations, or regulatory policies applicable to various legalLCNB and regulatory restrictions.  Generally, dividends are limited to the aggregateBank could have a material effect on LCNB’s business, financial condition, and results of current year retained net income, as defined, plus the retained net income of the two prior years.  In addition, dividend payments may not reduce capital levels below minimum regulatory guidelines.operations.


EmployeesHuman Capital


As of December 31, 2017,2020, LCNB employed 310331 full-time equivalent employees.employees working throughout the ten Ohio counties in which LCNB operates. LCNB considers these individuals the most important influence contributing to the Bank’s success and is notcommitted to investing in their ongoing growth and development.

LCNB places a partyhigh priority on training and development and has enjoyed a long history of promoting from within the organization. Through a blend of strong internal talent and diverse new talent, the Bank has been able to any collective bargaining agreement.  Management considerssuccessfully navigate the ongoing challenges related to talent depth and the need to obtain or enhance specific skill sets as it grows and develops new products and services. LCNB continues to look at innovative, cost effective, and efficient ways to educate and develop its relationshipemployees.

LCNB places a high priority on overall employee well-being and satisfaction, providing employees with its employees to be very good.  Employee benefit programscompensation and benefits that are considered by management to be competitive with benefit programsthose provided by other financial institutions and major employers within LCNB’sLCNB's market area. In addition to traditional benefits, which include health, dental, life, vision, and long-term disability insurance, LCNB offers other voluntary coverages. Some of these benefits are paid for by the Bank, others are shared cost, and some are employee-paid. Additional benefits include a matching 401-K plan, as well as performance bonus and tuition reimbursement plans.


LCNB has an active Wellness Committee that assists in the well-being of all employees. The committee promotes activities, education, and consultation that improve the health and lives of employees and their families. While this initiative is important every year, it was extremely important in 2020 as we went through and continue to go through the COVID-19 pandemic period. In addition to these efforts, LCNB also offers a no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefit for both full-time and part-time employees and members of their households. These confidential services continue to be promoted and utilized.

Fostering a culture of open and transparent communication is always extremely important, however enhancing this area was and is critical for employment comfort and engagement. In 2020, the Bank began quarterly Town Hall meetings with all employees. In addition, senior management provides weekly informational updates through email to all employees, offering to participate in departmental or branch staff meetings. Both the quarterly Town Hall meetings and the employee updates will continue in 2021.

LCNB supports a welcoming environment that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion for all. Its employee-based DEI Committee is working to expand education and sharing experiences; acknowledge, celebrate, and encourage diverse recruitment efforts, backgrounds, and lifestyles; and communicate and share LCNB's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. LCNB has partnered with a third party to facilitate progress within the DEI Committee. Past efforts include an employee survey and unconscious bias education for officers and managers.








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Availability of Financial Information


LCNB files unaudited quarterly financial reports on Form 10-Q, annual financial reports on Form 10-K, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to these reports are filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with the SEC.  Copies of these reports are available free of charge in the shareholder information section of the Bank's website, www.lcnb.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed or furnished to the SEC, or by writing to:


Robert C. Haines II
Executive Vice President, CFO
LCNB Corp.
2 North Broadway
P.O. Box 59
Lebanon, Ohio 45036


Financial reports and other materials filed by LCNB with the SEC may also be read and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549.  Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained from the SEC by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.  The SEC also maintains an internet site (www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding registrants that file reports electronically, as LCNB does.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC OPERATIONS AND EXPORT SALES

LCNB and its subsidiaries do not have any offices located in foreign countries and have no foreign assets, liabilities or related income and expense for the years presented.



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STATISTICAL INFORMATION
The following tables and certain tables appearing in Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis present additional statistical information about LCNB Corp. and its operations and financial condition. They should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes and the discussion included in Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.


Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity; Interest Rates and Interest Differential


The table presenting an average balance sheet, interest income and expense, and the resultant average yield for average interest-earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities is included in Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


The table analyzing changes in interest income and expense by volume and rate is included in Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.























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Investment Portfolio


The following table presents the carrying values of securities for the years indicated:
 At December 31,
 202020192018
 (In thousands)
Debt securities available-for-sale:   
U.S. Treasury notes$2,388 2,309 2,235 
U.S. Agency notes67,900 48,984 78,340 
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities91,634 84,406 55,610 
Corporate securities1,179 — — 
Municipal securities46,370 42,301 102,236 
Total debt securities available-for-sale209,471 178,000 238,421 
Debt securities held-to-maturity:   
Municipal securities24,810 27,525 29,721 
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value:
Mutual funds1,402 1,345 1,559 
Equity securities987 967 519 
Equity securities without a readily determinable fair value:
Mutual funds2,000 2,000 2,000 
Equity securities99 99 99 
Federal Reserve Bank stock4,652 4,652 4,653 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock5,203 5,203 4,845 
Total securities$248,624 219,791 281,817 
 At December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In thousands)
Securities available-for-sale:     
U.S. Treasury notes$2,259
 28,145
 72,846
U.S. Agency notes83,261
 85,400
 139,889
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities67,153
 71,047
 29,378
Certificates of deposit
 
 249
Municipal securities122,540
 132,860
 132,420
Mutual funds2,542
 2,482
 2,466
Trust preferred securities50
 48
 50
Equity securities667
 677
 680
Total securities available-for-sale278,472
 320,659
 377,978
      
Securities held-to-maturity: 
  
  
Municipal securities32,571
 41,003
 22,633
      
Federal Reserve Bank stock2,732
 2,732
 2,732
Federal Home Loan Bank stock3,638
 3,638
 3,638
Total securities$317,413
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Contractual maturities of securities at December 31, 2017,2020, were as follows.  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities when issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations.
 Available-for-SaleHeld-to-Maturity
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
YieldAmortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Yield
 (Dollars in thousands)
U.S. Treasury notes:      
  Within one year$— — — %$— — — %
  One to five years2,268 2,388 2.07 %— — — %
Five to ten years— — — %— — — %
After ten years— — — %— — — %
Total U.S. Treasury notes2,268 2,388 2.07 %— — — %
U.S. Agency notes:      
Within one year— — — %— — — %
One to five years28,703 29,049 0.88 %— — — %
Five to ten years38,280 38,851 1.11 %— — — %
After ten years— — — %— — — %
Total U.S. Agency notes66,983 67,900 1.01 %— — — %
Corporate bonds:
Within one year— — — %— — — %
One to five years— — — %— — — %
Five to ten years1,200 1,179 4.29 %— — — %
After ten years— — — %— — — %
Total corporate bonds1,200 1,179 4.29 %— — — %
Municipal securities (1):      
Within one year3,795 3,846 2.56 %2,135 2,144 2.06 %
One to five years16,728 17,401 2.56 %5,676 5,758 2.40 %
Five to ten years23,808 24,387 1.73 %2,055 2,097 3.66 %
After ten years729 736 3.77 %14,944 14,961 5.05 %
Total Municipal securities45,060 46,370 2.14 %24,810 24,960 4.07 %
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities88,455 91,634 1.87 %— — — %
Totals$203,966 209,471 1.66 %24,810 24,960 4.07 %
(1) Yields on tax-exempt obligations are computed on a taxable-equivalent basis based upon a 21.0% statutory Federal income tax rate.
 Available-for-Sale Held-to-Maturity
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 Yield 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 Yield
 (Dollars in thousands)
U.S. Treasury notes:           
  Within one year$
 
 % $
 
 %
  One to five years
 
 % 
 
 %
Five to ten years2,283
 2,259
 2.07% 
 
 %
After ten years
 
 % 
 
 %
Total U.S. Treasury notes2,283
 2,259
 2.07% 
 
 %
            
U.S. Agency notes: 
  
  
  
  
  
Within one year998
 998
 1.40% 
 
 %
One to five years38,235
 37,805
 1.77% 
 
 %
Five to ten years45,604
 44,458
 2.02% 
 
 %
After ten years
 
 % 
 
 %
Total U.S. Agency notes84,837
 83,261
 1.90% 
 
 %
            
Municipal securities (1): 
  
  
  
  
  
Within one year10,224
 10,269
 3.29% 4,043
 4,047
 3.15%
One to five years54,665
 54,648
 2.73% 4,128
 4,045
 2.90%
Five to ten years54,633
 54,119
 2.94% 8,415
 8,286
 3.04%
After ten years3,640
 3,504
 2.80% 15,985
 15,972
 5.81%
Total Municipal securities123,162
 122,540
 2.93% 32,571
 32,350
 4.40%
            
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities68,347
 67,153
 2.17% 
 
 %
Mutual funds2,586
 2,542
 2.23% 
 
 %
Trust preferred securities49
 50
 7.78% 
 
 %
Equity securities574
 667
 3.59% 
 
 %
            
Totals$281,838
 278,472
 2.40% 32,571
 32,350
 4.40%

(1)Yields on tax-exempt obligations are computed on a taxable-equivalent basis based upon a 34.0% statutory Federal income tax rate.
Excluding holdings in U.S. Treasury securities and U.S. Government Agencies, there were no investments in securities of any issuer that exceeded 10% of LCNB's consolidated shareholders' equity at December 31, 2017.2020.





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Loan Portfolio


Administration of the lending function is the responsibility of the Chief Lending Officer and certain senior portfolio lenders. Lenders perform their duties subject to oversight and policy direction from the Board of Directors and the Loan Committee. The Loan Committee consists of LCNB’s Chief Executive Officer/President,Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Cashier,Chief Trust Officer, Chief Lending Officer, Chief Credit Officer, Loan Operations Officer, Loan Review Officer, Credit Analysis Officer,credit analysts, and the officers in charge of the commercial agricultural, and retail loan portfolios.



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EmployeesAll commercial loan officers are authorized to accept loan applications and have various, designated lending limits for the approval of loans.  A loan application for an amount outside a particular employee’sofficer's lending limit needs to be approved by an employeeofficer or officers with a board designated lending limit sufficient for that loan.  Loans secured by residential or commercial real estate require the approval of two individuals with appropriate lending authority:  Chief Executive Officer/President, Chief Lending Officer, Chief Credit Officer, Senior Vice President ("SVP") of Commercial Lending, SVP of Mortgage Lending, SVP of Consumer Lending, Assistant Vice President of Secondary Market Lending, or other board-designated lending officers.  Board approval is required on any loan with critical policy exceptions or that will exceed 50% of the Bank's legaldesignated lending limit, rounded down to the previous $100,000, in aggregate credit to any one borrowerlimits for specified loan officers or entity, as defined by the OCC in 12 C.F.R § 32.2(b).committees.


Interest rates charged by LCNBthe Bank vary with degree of risk, type of loan, amount, complexity, repricing frequency and other relevant factors associated with the loan.


The following table summarizes the distribution of the loan portfolio for the years indicated:
At December 31, At December 31,
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 20202019201820172016
Amount % Amount % Amount % Amount % Amount % Amount%Amount%Amount%Amount%Amount%
(Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial$36,057
 4.2% $41,878
 5.1% $45,275
 5.9% $35,424
 5.1% $29,337
 5.1%Commercial and industrial$100,254 7.7 %$78,306 6.3 %$77,740 6.5 %$36,057 4.2 %$41,878 5.1 %
Commercial, secured by real estate527,947
 62.2% 477,275
 58.2% 419,633
 54.5% 379,141
 54.3% 314,252
 54.7%Commercial, secured by real estate843,230 64.9 %804,953 64.7 %740,647 61.8 %527,947 62.2 %477,275 58.2 %
Residential real estate251,582
 29.6% 265,788
 32.5% 273,139
 35.4% 254,087
 36.4% 215,587
 37.6%Residential real estate309,692 23.8 %322,533 26.0 %349,127 29.1 %251,582 29.6 %265,788 32.5 %
Consumer17,450
 2.1% 19,173
 2.3% 18,510
 2.4% 18,006
 2.5% 12,643
 2.2%Consumer36,917 2.8 %25,232 2.0 %17,283 1.5 %17,450 2.1 %19,173 2.3 %
Agricultural15,194
 1.8% 14,802
 1.8% 13,479
 1.7% 11,472
 1.6% 2,472
 0.4%Agricultural10,100 0.8 %11,509 0.9 %13,297 1.1 %15,194 1.8 %14,802 1.8 %
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts539
 0.1% 633
 0.1% 665
 0.1% 680
 0.1% 91
 %Other loans, including deposit overdrafts363 — %1,193 0.1 %450 — %539 0.1 %633 0.1 %
848,769
 100.0% 819,549
 100.0% 770,701
 100.0% 698,810
 100.0% 574,382
 100.0% 1,300,556 100.0 %1,243,726 100.0 %1,198,544 100.0 %848,769 100.0 %819,549 100.0 %
Deferred origination costs (fees), net291
  
 254
  
 237
  
 146
  
 (28)  
Deferred origination costs (fees), net(1,135) (275) 79  291  254  
Total loans849,060
  
 819,803
  
 770,938
  
 698,956
  
 574,354
  
Total loans1,299,421  1,243,451  1,198,623  849,060  819,803  
Less allowance for loan losses3,403
  
 3,575
  
 3,129
  
 3,121
  
 3,588
  
Less allowance for loan losses5,728  4,045  4,046  3,403  3,575  
Loans, net$845,657
  
 $816,228
  
 $767,809
  
 $695,835
  
 $570,766
  
Loans, net$1,293,693  $1,239,406  $1,194,577  $845,657  $816,228  


As of December 31, 2017,2020, 2019, and 2018, there were no concentrations of loans exceeding 10% of total loans that are not already disclosed as a category of loans in the above table, except for loans secured by multifamily properties. Loans secured by multifamily properties, which are included in the commercial, secured by real estate category in the above table, totaled $85,853,000,$156,191,000, or 10.1%12.0% of total loans, at December 31, 2017.2020, $156,277,000, or 12.6% of total loans, at December 31, 2019, and $129,266,000, or 10.8% of total loans, at December 31, 2018.



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The following table summarizes the commercial and agricultural loan maturities and sensitivities to interest rate change at December 31, 2017:2020:
(In thousands)
Maturing in one year or less$48,315 
Maturing after one year, but within five years151,043 
Maturing beyond five years754,226 
Total commercial and agricultural loans$953,584 
Loans maturing beyond one year:
Fixed rate$352,187 
Variable rate553,082 
Total$905,269 
 (In thousands)
Maturing in one year or less$32,732
Maturing after one year, but within five years57,451
Maturing beyond five years489,015
Total commercial and agricultural loans$579,198
  
Loans maturing beyond one year: 
Fixed rate$199,916
Variable rate346,550
Total$546,466


Risk Elements


The following table summarizes non-accrual, past-due, and accruing restructured loans for the dates indicated:
At December 31, At December 31,
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 20202019201820172016
(Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Non-accrual loans$2,965
 5,725
 1,723
 5,599
 2,961
Non-accrual loans$3,718 3,210 2,951 2,965 5,725 
Past-due 90 days or more and still accruing
 23
 559
 203
 250
Past-due 90 days or more and still accruing— — 149 — 23 
Accruing restructured loans10,469
 11,731
 13,723
 14,269
 15,151
Accruing restructured loans5,176 6,609 10,516 10,469 11,731 
Total$13,434
 17,479
 16,005
 20,071
 18,362
Total$8,894 9,819 13,616 13,434 17,479 
Percent to total loans1.58% 2.13% 2.08% 2.87% 3.20%Percent to total loans0.68 %0.79 %1.14 %1.58 %2.13 %

LCNB is not committed to lend additional funds to debtors whose loans have been modified to provide a reduction or deferral of principal or interest because of deterioration in the financial position of the borrower.


At December 31, 2017,2020, there were no material additional loans not classified as acquired credit impaired or already disclosed as non-accrual, accruing restructured, or accruing past due 90 days or more where known information about possible credit problems of the borrowers causes management to have serious doubts as to the ability of such borrowers to comply with present loan repayment terms.


Summary of Loan Loss Experience


The table summarizing the activity related to the allowance for loan losses is included in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.



















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Allocation of the Allowance for Loan Losses


The following table presents the allocation of the allowance for loan loss:
 At December 31,
 20202019201820172016
 AmountPercent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
AmountPercent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
AmountPercent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
AmountPercent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
AmountPercent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
 (Dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial$816 7.7 %$456 6.3 %$400 6.5 %$378 4.2 %$350 5.1 %
Commercial, secured by real estate3,903 64.9 %2,924 64.7 %2,745 61.8 %2,178 62.2 %2,179 58.2 %
Residential real estate837 23.8 %528 26.0 %767 29.1 %717 29.6 %885 32.5 %
Consumer153 2.8 %99 2.0 %87 1.5 %76 2.1 %96 2.3 %
Agricultural28 0.8 %34 0.9 %46 1.1 %53 1.8 %60 1.8 %
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts(9)— %0.1 %— %0.1 %0.1 %
Total$5,728 100.0 %$4,045 100.0 %$4,046 100.0 %$3,403 100.0 %$3,575 100.0 %
 At December 31,
 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
 Amount 
Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
 Amount 
Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
 Amount 
Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
 Amount 
Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
 Amount 
Percent
of Loans
in Each
Category
to Total
Loans
 (Dollars in thousands)
Commercial and industrial$378
 4.2% $350
 5.1% $244
 5.9% $129
 5.1% $175
 5.1%
Commercial, secured by real estate2,178
 62.2% 2,179
 58.2% 1,908
 54.5% 1,990
 54.3% 2,520
 54.7%
Residential real estate717
 29.6% 885
 32.5% 854
 35.4% 926
 36.4% 826
 37.6%
Consumer76
 2.1% 96
 2.3% 54
 2.4% 63
 2.5% 66
 2.2%
Agricultural53
 1.8% 60
 1.8% 66
 1.7% 11
 1.6% 
 0.4%
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts1
 0.1% 5
 0.1% 3
 0.1% 2
 0.1% 1
 %
Unallocated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total$3,403
 100.0% $3,575
 100.0% $3,129
 100.0% $3,121
 100.0% $3,588
 100.0%


Deposits


The statistical information regarding average amounts and average rates paid for the deposit categories is included in the "Distribution of Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity" table included in Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


The following table presents the contractual maturity of time deposits of $100,000 or more at December 31, 2017:
2020:
 (In thousands)
Maturity within 3 months$4,311
After 3 but within 6 months2,830
After 6 but within 12 months14,526
After 12 months44,940
 $66,607
(In thousands)
Maturity within 3 months$28,500 
After 3 but within 6 months17,694 
After 6 but within 12 months30,808 
After 12 months36,365 
$113,367 

Return on Equity and Assets


The statistical information regarding the return on assets, return on equity, dividend payout ratio, and equity to assets ratio is presented in Item 6, Selected Financial Data.

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Item 1A.  Risk Factors


There are risks inherent in LCNB’s operations, many beyond management’s control, which may adversely affect its financial condition and results from operations and should be considered in evaluating the Company. Credit, market, operational, liquidity, interest rate and other risks are described elsewhere in this report. Other risk factors may include the items described below.


NewRisks Related to Economic and Market Conditions

The ultimate long-term impact on LCNB's business and financial results from the COVID-19 pandemic will depend on
future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic
and actions taken by governmental authorities in response to the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating extensive disruptions to the global economy and to the lives of individuals throughout the world. Governments, businesses, and the public have taken and are taking unprecedented actions to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to mitigate its effects, including quarantines, travel bans, shelter-in-place orders, closures of or restrictions on the operations of businesses and schools, fiscal stimulus, and legislation designed to deliver monetary aid and other relief. While the effects of COVID-19 are rapidly evolving and not fully known, the pandemic and related efforts to contain it have disrupted economic activity, adversely affected the functioning of financial markets, impacted interest rates, increased economic and market uncertainty, and disrupted trade and supply chains. If these effects continue for a prolonged period or result in sustained economic stress or recession, many of the risk factors identified in this Form 10-K could be exacerbated and such effects could have a material adverse impact on us in a number of ways related to credit, collateral, customer demand, funding, operations, interest rate risk, human capital and self-insurance.

Because there have been no comparable recent global pandemics that resulted in similar global impact, we do not yet know the full extent of COVID-19’s effects on our business, operations, or the U.S. economy as a whole. Any future development will be highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic, the emergence of new strains of the virus that cause COVID-19 and their effects on the population, the scale of distribution and public acceptance of vaccines for COVID-19 and whether these vaccines will be effective against any new strains that may emerge, the effectiveness of our work from home arrangements, third party providers’ ability to support our operation, and any actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic. The uncertain future development of this crisis could materially and adversely affect our business, operations, operating results, financial condition, liquidity, and capital levels.

Weakness in the economy and in the real estate market, including specific weakness within our geographic footprint, may affect us, including requiring us to record additional loan loss provision or to charge off loans.
LCNB’s success depends, in part, on economic and political conditions, local and national, as well as governmental fiscal and monetary policies. Conditions such as inflation, recession, unemployment, changes in interest rates, fiscal and monetary policy and other factors beyond LCNB’s control, especially in light of COVID-19, may affect its deposit levels and composition, demand for loans, the ability of borrowers to repay their loans, and the value of the collateral securing the loans it makes. Economic turmoil in different regions of the world affect the economy and stock prices in the United States, which can affect LCNB’s earnings and capital and the ability of its customers to repay loans. Due to LCNB’s volume of real estate loans, declining real estate values could affect the value of property used as collateral as well as LCNB’s ability to sell the collateral upon foreclosure.

If the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which LCNB conducts operations decline, this could result in, among other things, a deterioration of credit quality or a reduced demand for credit, including a resultant effect on the loan portfolio and allowance for credit losses. These factors could also result in higher delinquencies and greater charge-offs in future periods, which would materially affect LCNB's financial condition and results of operations.

There is no assurance that LCNB's non-impaired loans will not become impaired or that impaired loans will not suffer further deterioration in value. The fluctuations in national, regional and local economic conditions, including those related to local residential, commercial real estate and construction markets, may result in increased charge-offs and, consequently, reduce net income. These fluctuations are not predictable, cannot be controlled, and may have a material impact on LCNB's operations and financial condition even if other favorable events occur.


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Declining values of real estate, increases in unemployment, insurance market disruptions, and the related effects on local economies may increase LCNB's credit losses, which would negatively affect financial results.
LCNB offers a variety of secured loans, including commercial lines of credit, commercial term loans, real estate, construction, home equity, consumer, and other loans. Many loans are secured by real estate (both residential and commercial) within LCNB's market area. A major change in the real estate market, such as deterioration in the value of collateral or in the local or national economy, could affect customers’ ability to pay these loans, which in turn could impact LCNB's results of operations and financial condition. Additionally, increases in unemployment also may affect the ability of certain clients to repay loans and the financial results of commercial clients in localities with higher unemployment, may result in loan defaults and foreclosures and may impair the value of loan collateral. This is especially relevant in light of COVID-19's impact on national and local economies. Loan defaults and foreclosures are unavoidable in the banking industry and management tries to limit exposure to this risk by monitoring carefully LCNB's extensions of credit. LCNB cannot fully eliminate credit risk and, as a result, credit losses may increase in the future.

Risks Related to LCNB's Operations
LCNB’s loan portfolio includes a substantial amount of commercial and industrial loans and commercial real estate loans, which may have more risks than residential or consumer loans.
LCNB’s commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans comprise a substantial portion of its total loan portfolio. These loans generally carry larger loan balances and can involve a greater degree of financial and credit risk than home equity, residential mortgage, or consumer loans. The potential for increased financial and credit risk associated with these types of loans is a result of several factors, including the concentration of principal in a limited number of loans, the size of loan balances, the effects of general economic conditions on businesses and loans secured by income-producing properties, and the continual evaluation and monitoring of these types of loans.

The repayment of loans secured by commercial real estate is often dependent upon the successful operation, development, or sale of the related real estate or commercial business and may, therefore, be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or economy. If the cash flow from operations is reduced, the borrower’s ability to repay the loan may be impaired. In such cases, LCNB may take actions to protect its financial interest in the loan.  Such actions may include foreclosure on the real estate securing the loan, taking possession of other collateral that may have been pledged as security for the loan, or modifying the terms of the loan.  If foreclosed on, commercial real estate is often unique and may be difficult to liquidate.

Future growth and expansion opportunities may contain risks.
From time to time LCNB may seek to acquire other financial institutions or parts of those institutions or may open new branch offices.  It may also consider and enter into new lines of business or offer new products or services.  Such activities involve a number of risks, which may include potential inaccuracies in estimates and judgments used to evaluate the expansion opportunity, diversion of management and employee attention, lack of experience in a new market or product or service, and difficulties in integrating a future acquisition or introducing a new product or service.  There is no assurance that such growth or expansion activities will be successful or that they will achieve desired profitability levels.

LCNB’s controls and procedures may fail or be circumvented.
Management regularly reviews and updates LCNB’s internal controls, disclosure controls and procedures, and corporate governance policies and procedures. Any system of controls, however well designed and operated, is based in part on certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurances that the objectives of the system are met. Any failure or circumvention of LCNB’s controls and procedures or failure to comply with regulations related to its controls and procedures could have a material adverse effect on LCNB’s business, results of operations, and financial condition.

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LCNB’s information systems may experience an interruption, cyberattack, or other breach in security.
LCNB relies heavily on communications and information systems to conduct its business. Although significant resources are devoted to maintaining and regularly updating LCNB’s data systems, there can be no assurance that these security measures will provide absolute security. Any failure, interruption, cyberattack, email phishing scam, or other breach in security of these systems could result in failures or disruptions in LCNB’s customer relationship management, general ledger, deposit, loan, and other systems. While LCNB has policies and procedures designed to prevent or limit the effect of the failure, interruption, cyberattack, or other security breach of its information systems, there can be no assurance that any such occurrences will not occur or, if they do occur, that they will be adequately addressed. The occurrence of any failures, interruptions, cyberattacks, phishing scams, or other security breaches of LCNB’s information systems could significantly disrupt LCNB's operations, allow misappropriation of LCNB’s confidential information, allow misappropriation of customer confidential information, damage LCNB’s reputation, result in a loss of customer business, subject LCNB to additional regulatory scrutiny, or expose LCNB to significant civil litigation and possible financial liability, any of which could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations.

LCNB’s ability to pay cash dividends is limited.
LCNB is dependent upon the earnings of the Bank for funds to pay dividends on its common shares.  The payment of dividends by LCNB and the Bank is subject to certain regulatory restrictions.  As a result, any payment of dividends in the future will be dependent, in large part, on the ability of LCNB and the Bank to satisfy these regulatory restrictions and on the Bank’s earnings, capital levels, financial condition, and other factors.  Although LCNB’s financial earnings and financial condition have allowed it to declare and pay periodic cash dividends to shareholders, there can be no assurance that the current dividend policy or the amount of dividend distributions will continue in the future.

Risk factors related to LCNB’s Wealth Management business.

Competition for wealth management business is intense.  Competitors include other commercial bank and trust companies, brokerage firms, investment advisory firms, mutual fund companies, accountants, and attorneys.

LCNB’s Wealth Management business is directly affected by conditions in the debt and equity securities markets.  The debt and equity securities markets are affected by, among other factors, domestic and foreign economic conditions and the monetary and fiscal policies of the United States government, all of which are beyond LCNB’s control.  Changes in economic conditions may directly affect the economic performance of the trust accounts in which clients’ assets are invested.  A decline in the fair value of the trust accounts caused by a decline in general economic conditions directly affects LCNB’s trust fee income because such fees are primarily based on the fair value of the trust accounts.  In addition, a sustained decrease in the performance of the trust accounts or a lack of sustained growth may encourage clients to seek alternative investment options.

The management of trust accounts is subject to the risk of mistaken distributions, poor investment choices, and miscellaneous other incorrect decisions.  Such mistakes may give rise to surcharge actions by beneficiaries, with damages substantially in excess of the fees earned from management of the accounts.

General Risk Factors

Failure to meet regulatory capital requirements could adversely affect LCNB’s business.
The Bank is subject to regulations requiring it to satisfy minimum capital ratios
On July 2, 2013, the Federal Reserve Board approved the final rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s capital guidelines for U.S. bank holding companies as well as state banks that are membersrequirements, see Note 1 - Regulatory Matters of the Federal Reserve System and savings and loan holding companies (commonly known as Basel III). On July 9, 2013, the OCC adopted the same rulesconsolidated financial statements for national banks and federal savings associations, and the FDIC approved the same provisions, as an interim final rule, for state nonmember banks and state savings associations.

Under the final rules, minimum requirements will increase for both the quantity and quality of capital held by banks and savings associations. The rules include a new common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio of 4.5% and a common equity Tier 1 capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets. The final rules also raise the minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets from 4.0% to 6.0% and require a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0%.

The phase-in period for the final rules began for LCNB on January 1, 2015, with full compliance with all of the final rules' requirements phased in over a multi-year schedule through January 1, 2019.more information. While management expects that LCNB's capital ratios under Basel III will continue to exceed the well capitalized minimum capital requirements, there can be no assurance that such will be the case. If LCNB is unable to meet or exceed the applicable minimum capital requirements, it may become subject to supervisory actions ranging in severity from losingincluding, but not limited to, requirements to raise additional capital or dispose of assets, the loss of its financial holding company status, limitations on its ability to being precluded from makingengage in new acquisitions or engaging in new activities, or becoming subject toother informal or formal regulatory enforcement actions.








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LCNB’s earnings are significantly affected by market interest rates.
Fluctuations in interest rates may negatively impact LCNB’s profitability.  A primary source of income from operations is net interest income, which is equal to the difference between interest income earned on loans and investment securities and the interest paid for deposits and other borrowings. These rates are highly sensitive to many factors beyond LCNB’s control, including general economic conditions, the slope of the yield curve (that is, the relationship between short and long-term interest rates), and the monetary and fiscal policies of the United States Federal government.  LCNB expects the current level of interest rates and the current slope of the yield curve will cause further downward pressure on its net interest margin.


Increases in general interest rates could have a negative impact on LCNB’s results of operations by reducing the ability of borrowers to repay their current loan obligations.  Some residential real estate mortgage loans, most home equity line of credit loans, and many of LCNB’s commercial loans have adjustable rates.  Borrower inability to make scheduled loan payments due to a higher loan cost could result in increased loan defaults, foreclosures, and write-offs and may necessitate additions to the allowance for loan losses.  In addition, increases in the general level of interest rates may decrease the demand for new consumer and commercial loans, thus limiting LCNB’s growth and profitability.  A general increase in interest rates may also result in deposit disintermediation, which is the flow of deposits away from banks and other depository institutions into direct investments that have the potential for higher rates of return, such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.   If this occurs, LCNB may have to rely more heavily on borrowings as a source of funds in the future, which could negatively impact its net interest margin.


Gains from sales of mortgage loans may experience significant volatility.
Gains from sales of mortgage loans are highly influenced by the level and direction of mortgage interest rates, real estate activity, and refinancing activity.  Current historically lowA decrease in market interest rates createdmay create a refinancing demand for residential fixed-rate mortgage loans.  The increased volume of refinancing activity increasedloans, which may cause an increase in gains from sales of mortgage loans asif LCNB sold most ofsells these loans toin the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.secondary market.  An increase in market interest rates may decrease the demand for refinanced loans and decrease the gains from sales of mortgage loans recognized in LCNB’s consolidated statementsConsolidated Statements of income.Income.  Gains from sales of mortgage loans may also be impacted by changes in LCNB’s strategy to manage its residential mortgage portfolio. For example, LCNB may occasionally change the proportion of loan originations that are sold in the secondary market and instead add a greater proportion to its loan portfolio.


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Banking competition in Southwestern and South Central Ohio is intense.
LCNB faces strong competition for deposits, loans, trust accounts, and other services from other banks, savings banks, credit unions, mortgage brokers, and other financial institutions.institutions located in its markets.  Many of LCNB’s competitors include major financial institutions that have been in business for many years and have established customer bases, numerous branches, and substantially higher regulatory lending limits. Competitors inlimits, and the Southwesternability to mount extensive promotional and South Central Ohio areas include U.S. Bank, PNC Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Chase, KeyBank, Park National Bank, Huntington National Bank, and First Financial Bank.advertising campaigns. In addition, credit unions are growing larger due to more flexible membership requirement regulations and are offering more financial services than they legally could in the past.


LCNB also competes with numerous real estate brokerage firms, some owned by realty companies, for residential real estate mortgage loans.  Incentives offered by captive finance companies owned by the major automobile companies have limited the banking industry’s opportunities for growth in the new automobile loan market.  The banking industry now competes with brokerage firms and mutual fund companies for funds that would have historically been held as bank deposits.  Technology has lowered barriers to entry and made it possible for non-banks to offer products and services traditionally provided by banks, such as automatic transfer and automatic payment systems.  Many of these competitors have fewer regulatory constraints and may have lower cost structures.


If LCNB is unable to attract and retain loan, deposit, brokerage, and trustWealth Management customers, its growth and profitability levels may be negatively impacted.












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Economic conditions in Southwestern and South Central OhioLCNB's market areas could adversely affect LCNB’sits financial condition and results of operations.
LCNB conducts its operations from offices that are located in nine Southwestern and South Central Ohio counties and in Franklin County, Ohio, from which substantially all of its customer base is drawn. Because of this geographic concentration of operations and customer base, LCNB's financial performance is heavily influenced by economic conditions in these areas. Any material deterioration in economic conditions in these markets could have material direct or indirect adverse impacts on LCNB's customers and on LCNB. Such deterioration could increase the number of customers experiencing financial distress, negatively impacting their ability to obtain new loans or to repay existing loans. As a result, LCNB may experience increases in the levels of impaired loans, increased charge-offs, and increased provisions for loan losses. Deteriorating economic conditions may also affect the ability of depositors to maintain or add to deposit balances and may affect the demand for loans, trust,Wealth Management, brokerage, and other products and services offered by LCNB. Such losses and decreased demand could have material adverse affectseffects on LCNB's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.


New lines of business or new products and services may subject LCNB to additional risks.
From time to time, LCNB may implement new lines of business or offer new products and services within existing lines of business. There are substantial risks and uncertainties associated with these efforts, particularly in instances where the markets are not fully developed. In developing and marketing new lines of business and/or products and services, LCNB may invest significant time and resources. External factors, such as compliance with regulations, competitive alternatives, and shifting market preferences, may also impact the successful implementation of a new line of business or a new product or service. If LCNB is unable to successfully manage these risks in the development and implementation of new lines of business or new products or services, it could have a material adverse effect on LCNB’s business, financial condition, and result of operations.

The allowance for loan losses may be inadequate.
The provision for loan losses is determined by management based upon its evaluation of the amount needed to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level considered appropriate in relation to the estimated risk of losses inherent in the portfolio.  In addition to historic charge-off percentages, factors taken into consideration to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses include the nature, volume, and consistency of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, a review of specific problem loans, the fair value of any underlying collateral, borrowers’ cash flows, and current economic conditions that may affect borrowers’ ability to make payments.  Increases in the allowance result in an expense for the period.   By its nature, the evaluation is imprecise and requires significant judgment.  Actual results may vary significantly from management’s assumptions.  If, as a result of general economic conditions or a decrease in asset quality, management determines that additional increases in the allowance for loan losses are necessary, LCNB will incur additional expenses.
LCNB’s loan portfolio includes a substantial amount of commercial and industrial loans and commercial real estate loans, which may have more risks than residential or consumer loans.
LCNB’s commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans comprise a substantial portion of its total loan portfolio. These loans generally carry larger loan balances and involve a greater degree of financial and credit risk than home equity, residential mortgage, or consumer loans. The increased financial and credit risk associated with these types of loans is a result of several factors, including the concentration of principal in a limited number of loans, the size of loan balances, the effects of general economic conditions on income-producing properties, and the increased difficulty of evaluating and monitoring these types of loans.


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The repayment of loans secured by commercial real estate is often dependent upon the successful operation, development, or sale of the related real estate or commercial business and may, therefore, be subject to adverse conditions in the real estate market or economy. If the cash flow from operations is reduced, the borrower’s ability to repay the loan may be impaired. In such cases, LCNB may take one or more actions to protect its financial interest in the loan.  Such actions may include foreclosure on the real estate securing the loan, taking possession of other collateral that may have been pledged as security for the loan, or modifying the terms of the loan.  If foreclosed on, commercial real estate is often unique and may not be as salable as a residential home.


The fair value of LCNB’s investments could decline.
Most of LCNB’s investment securities portfolio is designated as available-for-sale.  Accordingly, unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, in the estimated fair value of the available-for-sale portfolio is recorded as other comprehensive income, a separate component of shareholders’ equity. The fair value of LCNB’s investment portfolio may decline, causing a corresponding decline in shareholders’ equity.  Management believes that several factors will affect the fair values of the investment portfolio including, but not limited to, changes in interest rates or expectations of changes, the degree of volatility in the securities markets, inflation rates or expectations of inflation, and the slope of the interest rate yield curve. These and other factors may impact specific categories of the portfolio differently and the effect any of these factors may have on any specific category of the portfolio cannot be predicted.


Many state and local governmental authorities have experienced deterioration of financial condition in recent years due to declining tax revenues, increased demand for services, and various other factors. To the extent LCNB has any municipal securities in its portfolio from issuers who are experiencing deterioration of financial condition or who may experience future deterioration of financial condition, the value of such securities may decline and could result in other-than-temporary impairment charges, which could have an adverse effect on LCNB’s financial condition and results of operations.  Additionally, a general, industry-wide decline in the fair value of municipal securities could significantly affect LCNB’s financial condition and results of operations.


Changes in income tax laws or interpretations or inlaw and accounting standards could materially affect LCNB’s financial condition or results ofLCNB's operations.
Changes in incometax laws, or changes in the interpretation of existing tax laws, could be enacted, or interpretations of existing income tax laws could change, causing an adverse effect tomaterially adversely affect LCNB’s financial condition or results of operations. Similarly, new accounting standards, may be issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) orchanges to existing accounting standards, revised, changingand changes to the methods forof preparing financial statements. These changes are not withinstatements could impact LCNB’s control and may significantly impact its reported financial condition and results of operations. These factors are outside LCNB’s control and it is impossible to predict changes that may occur and the effect of such changes.

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LCNB is subject to environmental liability risk associated with lending activities.
A significant portion of the Bank’s loan portfolio is secured by real property. During the ordinary course of business, the Bank may foreclose on and take title to properties securing certain loans. In doing so, there is a risk that hazardous or toxic substances could be found on these properties. If hazardous or toxic substances are found, the Bank may be liable for remediation costs, as well as for personal injury and property damage. Environmental laws may require the Bank to incur substantial expenses and may materially reduce the affected property’s value or limit the Bank’s ability to use or sell the affected property. In addition, future laws or more stringent interpretations or enforcement policies with respect to existing laws may increase the Bank’s exposure to environmental liability. Although the Bank has policies and procedures to perform an environmental review before initiating any foreclosure action on real property, these reviews may not be sufficient to detect all potential environmental hazards. The remediation costs and any other financial liabilities associated with an environmental hazard could have a material adverse effect on LCNB’s financial condition and results of operations.


The banking industry is highly regulated.
LCNB is subject to regulation, supervision, and examination by the Federal Reserve Board and the Bank is subject to regulation, supervision, and examination by the OCC.  LCNB and the Bank are also subject to regulation and examination by the FDIC as the deposit insurer.  The CFPB is responsible for most consumer protection laws and has broad authority, with certain exceptions, to regulate financial products offered by banks.  Federal and state laws and regulations govern numerous matters including, but not limited to, changes in the ownership or control of banks, maintenance of adequate capital, permissible business operations, maintenance of deposit insurance, protection of customer financial privacy, the level of reserves held against deposits, restrictions on dividend payments, the making of loans, and the acceptance of deposits.  See the previous section titled “Supervision and Regulation” for more information on this subject.


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Federal regulators may initiate various enforcement actions against a financial institution that violates laws or regulations or that operates in an unsafe or unsound manner.  These enforcement actions may include, but are not limited to, the assessment of civil money penalties, the issuance of cease-and-desist or removal orders, and the imposition of written agreements.


Proposals to change the laws governing financial institutions are periodically introduced in Congress and proposals to change regulations are periodically considered by the regulatory bodies.  Such future legislation and/or changes in regulations could increase or decrease the cost of doing business, limit or expand permissible activities, or affect the competitive balance among banks, savings associations, credit unions, and other financial institutions.  The likelihood of any major changes in the future and their effects are impossible to predict.

Federal income tax reform could have unforeseen effects on our financial condition and results of operations.
On December 22, 2017, the President of the United States signed into law H.R. 1, originally known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.” The Company is still in the process of analyzing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its possible effects on the Company. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act includes a number of provisions, including the lowering of the U.S. corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, effective January 1, 2018. There are also provisions that may partially offset the benefit of such rate reduction. Financial statement impacts include adjustments for, among other things, the re-measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities. While there are benefits, there is also substantial uncertainty regarding the details of U.S. Tax Reform. The intended and unintended consequences of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on our business and on holders of our common shares is uncertain and could be adverse. The Company anticipates that the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may be material to our business, financial condition and results of operations.


FDIC deposit insurance assessments may materially increase in the future.
Deposits of LCNB are insured up to statutory limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)FDIC and, accordingly, LCNB and other banks and financial institutions pay quarterly premiums to the FDIC to maintain the Deposit Insurance Fund.DIF. The likelihood and extent of future rate increases are indeterminable.

Future growth and expansion opportunities may contain risks.
From time to time LCNB may seek to acquire other financial institutions or parts of those institutions or may open new branch offices.  It may also consider and enter into new lines of business or offer new products or services.  Such activities involve a number of risks, which may include potential inaccuracies in estimates and judgments used to evaluate the expansion opportunity, diversion of management and employee attention, lack of experience in a new market or product or service, and difficulties in integrating a future acquisition or introducing a new product or service.  There is no assurance that such growth or expansion activities will be successful or that they will achieve desired profitability levels.

The financial services industry, as well as the broader economy, may be subject to new legislation, regulation, and government policy
At this time, it is difficult to predict the legislative and regulatory changes that will result from the combination of a new President of the United States and the first year since 2010 in which both Houses of Congress and the White House have majority memberships from the same political party. In recent years, however, both the new President and senior members of the House of Representatives have advocated for significant reduction of financial services regulation, to include amendments to the Dodd-Frank Act and structural changes to the CFPB. The new Administration and Congress also may cause broader economic changes due to changes in governing ideology and governing style. New appointments to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve could affect monetary policy and interest rates and changes in fiscal policy could affect broader patterns of trade and economic growth. Future legislation, regulation, and government policy could affect the banking industry as a whole, including LCNB's business and results of operations, in ways that are difficult to predict. In addition, LCNB's results of operations could be adversely affected by changes in the way in which existing statutes and regulations are interpreted or applied by courts and government agencies.

LCNB’s controls and procedures may fail or be circumvented.
Management regularly reviews and updates LCNB’s internal controls, disclosure controls and procedures, and corporate governance policies and procedures. Any system of controls, however well designed and operated, is based in part on certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurances that the objectives of the system are met. Any failure or circumvention of LCNB’s controls and procedures or failure to comply with regulations related to its controls and procedures could have a material adverse effect on LCNB’s business, results of operations, and financial condition.


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LCNB’s information systems may experience an interruption, cyberattack, or other breach in security.
LCNB relies heavily on communications and information systems to conduct its business. Significant resources are devoted to maintaining and regularly updating LCNB's data systems, there can be no assurance that these security measures will provide absolute security. Any failure, interruption, cyberattack, or other breach in security of these systems could result in failures or disruptions in LCNB’s customer relationship management, general ledger, deposit, loan, and other systems. While LCNB has policies and procedures designed to prevent or limit the effect of the failure, interruption, cyberattack, or other security breach of its information systems, there can be no assurance that any such occurrences will not occur or, if they do occur, that they will be adequately addressed. The occurrence of any failures, interruptions, cyberattacks, or other security breaches of LCNB’s information systems could significantly disrupt LCNB's operations, allow misappropriation of LCNB's confidential information, allow misappropriation of customer confidential information, damage LCNB’s reputation, result in a loss of customer business, subject LCNB to additional regulatory scrutiny, or expose LCNB to significant civil litigation and possible financial liability, any of which could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations.


LCNB continually encounters technological change.
The financial services industry is continually undergoing rapid technological change with frequent introductions of new technology-driven products and services. LCNB’s future success depends, in part, upon its ability to address customer needs by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands, as well as to create additional efficiencies in LCNB’s operations. LCNB may not be able to effectively implement new technology-driven products and services or be successful in marketing these products and services to its customers. Failure to successfully keep pace with technological change affecting the financial services industry could negatively affect LCNB’s growth, revenue and profit.


Emergence of nonbanknon-bank alternatives to the financial system.
Consumers may decide not to use banks to complete their financial transactions. Technology and other changes, including the emergence of “Fintech Companies,” are allowing parties to complete financial transactions through alternative methods that historically have involved banks. For example, consumers can complete transactions, such as paying bills and/or transferring funds, directly without the assistance of banks. The process of eliminating banks as intermediaries, known as “disintermediation,” could result in the loss of fee income, as well as the loss of customer deposits and the related income generated from those deposits. The loss of these revenue streams and the lower cost of deposits as a source of funds could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.


Risk factors related to LCNB’s trust business.
Competition for trust business is intense.  Competitors include other commercial bank and trust companies, brokerage firms, investment advisory firms, mutual fund companies, accountants, and attorneys.

LCNB’s trust business is directly affected by conditions in the debt and equity securities markets.  The debt and equity securities markets are affected by, among other factors, domestic and foreign economic conditions and the monetary and fiscal policies of the United States Federal government, all of which are beyond LCNB’s control.  Changes in economic conditions may directly affect the economic performance of the trust accounts in which clients’ assets are invested.  A decline in the fair value of the trust accounts caused by a decline in general economic conditions directly affects LCNB’s trust fee income because such fees are primarily based on the fair value of the trust accounts.  In addition, a sustained decrease in the performance of the trust accounts or a lack of sustained growth may encourage clients to seek alternative investment options.

The management of trust accounts is subject to the risk of mistaken distributions, poor investment choices, and miscellaneous other incorrect decisions.  Such mistakes may give rise to surcharge actions by beneficiaries, with damages substantially in excess of the fees earned from management of the accounts.

LCNB’s ability to pay cash dividends is limited.
LCNB is dependent upon the earnings of the Bank for funds to pay dividends on its common shares.  The payment of dividends by LCNB and the Bank is subject to certain regulatory restrictions.  As a result, any payment of dividends in the future will be dependent, in large part, on the ability of LCNB and the Bank to satisfy these regulatory restrictions and on the Bank’s earnings, capital levels, financial condition, and other factors.  Although LCNB’s financial earnings and financial condition have allowed it to declare and pay periodic cash dividends to shareholders, there can be no assurance that the current dividend policy or the amount of dividend distributions will continue in the future.


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Climate change, severe weather, natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, epidemics and other external events could significantly impact LCNB’s business.
Natural disasters, including severe weather events of increasing strength and frequency due to climate change, acts of war or terrorism, and other adverse external events could have a significant impact on LCNB’s ability to conduct business or upon third parties who perform operational services for LCNB or its customers. Such events could affect the stability of LCNB’s deposit base, impair the ability of borrowers to repay outstanding loans, impair the value of collateral securing loans, cause significant property damage, result in lost revenue, or cause LCNB to incur additional expenses.


Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments


Not applicable.None.

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Item 2.  Properties


LCNB owns its main office in Lebanon, Ohio, which is approximately 28,000 square feet and houses its executive, wealth management, and certain administrative personnel. LCNB owns an additional 24 branch locations and leases an additional eight branch locations, pursuant to operating leases. The Bank conducts its businessOxford, Ohio location has excess space, which is currently being leased to a third party. An operations center in Lebanon, Ohio is currently being leased from the following offices:Warren County Port Authority. Upon expiration of the lease in 2027, LCNB has the option to purchase the property for $1.00. Management believes that LCNB's banking and other offices are in good condition and suitable to its needs.

All of LCNB's ATMs were replaced during 2020 using a lease/outsourcing arrangement with a third party vendor.

Name of OfficeAddressCounty
1.Main Office
2 North Broadway
Lebanon, Ohio  45036
WarrenOwned
2.Auto Bank
Silver and Mechanic Streets
Lebanon, Ohio  45036
WarrenOwned
3.Barron Street Office
1697 North Barron Street
Eaton, Ohio  45320
PrebleLeased
4.Bridge Street Office
1240 North Bridge Street
Chillicothe, Ohio  45601
RossOwned
5.Brookville Office225 West Upper Lewisburg Salem Road Brookville, Ohio 45309MontgomeryOwned
6.Centerville Office
9605 Dayton-Lebanon Pike
Centerville, Ohio 45458
MontgomeryOwned
7.Chillicothe Office
33 West Main Street
Chillicothe, Ohio  45601
RossOwned
8.Colerain Township Office
3209 West Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45239
HamiltonOwned
9.Columbus Avenue Office
730 Columbus Avenue
Lebanon, Ohio  45036
WarrenOwned
10.Eaton Office
110 West Main Street
Eaton, Ohio  45320
PrebleOwned
11.Fairfield Office
765 Nilles Road
Fairfield, Ohio  45014
ButlerLeased
12.Frankfort Office
Springfield and Main Streets
Frankfort, Ohio  45628
RossOwned
13.Goshen Office
6726 Dick Flynn Blvd.
Goshen, Ohio  45122
ClermontOwned
14.Hamilton Office
794 NW Washington Blvd.
Hamilton, Ohio  45013
ButlerOwned
15.Hunter Office
3878 State Route 122
Franklin, Ohio  45005
WarrenOwned
16.Lewisburg Office
522 South Commerce Street
Lewisburg, Ohio  45338
PrebleOwned
17.Loveland Office500 Loveland-Madeira Road Loveland, Ohio 45140HamiltonOwned



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  Name of Office Address County  
         
18. Maineville Office 7795 South State Route 48 Maineville, Ohio 45039 Warren Owned
         
19. Mason/West Chester Office 
1050 Reading Road
Mason, Ohio  45040
 Warren Owned
         
20. Middletown Office 
4441 Marie Drive
Middletown, Ohio  45044
 Butler Owned
         
21. Monroe Office 
101 Clarence F. Warner Drive
Monroe, Ohio  45050
 Butler Owned
         
22. New Paris Office 
201 South Washington Street
New Paris, Ohio  45347
 Preble Owned
         
23. Oakwood Office 
2705 Far Hills Avenue
Oakwood, Ohio  45419
 Montgomery (2)
         
24. Otterbein Office 
Otterbein Retirement Community
State Route 741
Lebanon, Ohio  45036
 Warren Leased
         
25. Oxford Office (1) 
30 West Park Place
Oxford, Ohio  45056
 Butler (2)
         
26. Rochester/Morrow Office 
Route 22-3 at 123
Morrow, Ohio  45152
 Warren Owned
         
27. South Lebanon Office 
603 Corwin Nixon Blvd.
South Lebanon, Ohio  45065
 Warren Owned
         
28. Springboro/Franklin Office 
525 West Central Avenue
Springboro, Ohio  45066
 Warren Owned
         
29. Warrior Office 
Lebanon High School
1916 Drake Road
Lebanon, Ohio  45036
 Warren Leased
         
30. Washington Court House Office 
100 Crossings Drive
Washington Court House, Ohio  43160
 Fayette Owned
         
31. Waynesville Office 
9 North Main Street
Waynesville, Ohio  45068
 Warren Owned
         
32. West Alexandria Office 
55 East Dayton Street
West Alexandria, Ohio  45381
 Preble Owned
         
33. Western Avenue Office 
1006 Western Avenue
Chillicothe, Ohio  45601
 Ross Owned
         
34. Wilmington Office 
1243 Rombach Avenue
Wilmington, Ohio  45177
 Clinton Owned
         
35. Loan Production Office 1500 West Third Ave., Suite 205 & 209 Grandview Heights, Ohio 43212 Franklin Leased
         

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Name of OfficeAddressCounty
36.Operations Center105 North Broadway
Lebanon, Ohio  45036
WarrenOwned
(1)Excess space in this office is leased to third parties.
(2)The Bank owns the Oakwood and Oxford office buildings and leases the land.

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings


Except for routine litigation incidental to its businesses, LCNB is not a party to any material pending legal proceedings and none of its property is the subject of any material proceedings.


Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures


Not Applicable.

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PART II


Item 5.  Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.Securities


LCNB had approximately 962961 registered holders of its common stock as of December 31, 2017.2020.  The number of shareholders includes banks and brokers who act as nominees, each of whom may represent more than one shareholder.  LCNB’s stock trades on the NASDAQ Capital MarketMarket® exchange under the symbol “LCNB.”  

Trade prices for shares of LCNB Common Stock and cash dividends per share declared and paid are set forth below.  The trade prices shown below are interdealer without retail markups, markdowns, or commissions.
 2017 2016
 High Low Dividends Declared High Low Dividends Declared
First Quarter$24.35
 20.80
 0.16
 17.75
 15.51
 0.16
Second Quarter23.90
 19.00
 0.16
 17.24
 15.69
 0.16
Third Quarter21.85
 18.05
 0.16
 19.13
 15.73
 0.16
Fourth Quarter22.84
 19.40
 0.16
 25.00
 16.55
 0.16
  Total dividends declared    0.64
     0.64

It is expected that LCNB will continue to pay dividends on a similar schedule, to the extent permitted by business and potential factors beyond management's control.


LCNB depends on dividends from the Bank for the majority of its liquid assets, including the cash needed to pay dividends to its shareholders. National banking law limits the amount of dividends the Bank may pay to the sum of retained net income, as defined, for the current year plus retained net income for the previous two calendar years. Prior approval from the OCC, the Bank’s primary regulator, would be necessary for the Bank to pay dividends in excess of this amount. In addition, dividend payments may not reduce capital levels below minimum regulatory guidelines. Management believes the Bank will be able to pay anticipated ordinary dividends to LCNB without needing to request approval.


During the period of this report, LCNB did not sell any of its securities that were not registered under the Securities Act.


On April 17, 2001,August 24, 2020, LCNB's Board of Directors authorized three separate stocka share repurchase programs, twoprogram (the “Program”). Under the terms of the Program, LCNB is authorized to repurchase up to 645,000 of its outstanding common shares. The Program is authorized to last no longer than five years. The Program replaced and superseded LCNB’s prior share repurchase program, which continue to bewas adopted in effect – the “Market Repurchase Program and the “Private Sale Repurchase Program.”  Any shares purchased will be held for future corporate purposes.April 2019.

Under the Market Repurchase Program, LCNB was originally authorized tomay purchase up to 200,000common shares of its stock through various means such as open market transactions, with a selected stockbroker.  On November 14, 2005, the Board of Directors extended the Market Repurchase Program by increasing the shares authorized for repurchase to 400,000 total shares.  Through December 31, 2017, 290,444 shares have been purchased under this program.  No shares were purchased under the Market Repurchase Program during 2017including block purchases, and 2016.

privately negotiated transactions. The Private Sale Repurchase Program is available to shareholders who wish to sell large blocks of stock at one time.  Because LCNB's common stock is not widely traded, a shareholder releasing large blocks may not be able to readily sell all shares through normal procedures.  Purchases of blocks will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will be made at prevailing market prices.  There is no limit to the number of shares thatrepurchased and the timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined at LCNB's discretion. Factors include, but are not limited to, share price, trading volume, and general market conditions, along with LCNB’s general business conditions. The Program may be purchased under this program.  A totalsuspended or discontinued at any time and does not obligate LCNB to acquire any specific number of 466,018 shares have been purchased under this program since its inception through December 31, 2017.  No shares were purchased undercommon shares.

As part of the Private Sale Repurchase Program, during 2017 and 2016.

LCNB established an Ownership Incentive Plan (the "2002 Plan") during 2002 that allowed for the issuance of up to 200,000 shares of stock-based awards to eligible employees, as determined by the Board of Directors.  The awards could be in the form of stock options, share awards, and/or appreciation rights.   The 2002 Plan expired on April 16, 2012. Outstanding, unexercised options continue to be exercisableentered into a trading plan adopted in accordance with their terms.Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The 10b5-1 trading plan permits common shares to be repurchased at times that LCNB might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws or self-imposed trading restrictions. The 10b5-1 trading plan is administered by an independent broker and is subject to price, market volume, and timing restrictions.


The following table sets forth information relating to purchases made under the Program during the three months ended December 31, 2020:
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsMaximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
October 202037,884 $14.0814 37,884 551,526
November 202020,605 $14.6291 20,605 530,921
December 202016,473 $14.8922 16,473 514,448


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The 2015 Ownership Incentive Plan (the "2015 Plan") was approved by LCNB's shareholders at the annual meeting on April 28, 2015 and allows for stock-based awards to eligible employees, as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Awards may be made in the form of stock options, appreciation rights, restricted shares, and/or restricted share units. This plan provides for the issuance of up to 450,000 shares and will terminate on April 28, 2025, unless earlier terminated by the Compensation Committee.

The following table shows information relating to stock options outstanding under the 2002 Plan and 2015 Plan at December 31, 2017:
Plan Category
Number of Securities to
be Issued upon Exercise
of Outstanding Options
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding Options
 
Number of Securities
Remaining Available
for Future Issuance
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders20,265
 $11.42
 429,935
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
 
 
Total20,265
 $11.42
 429,935



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The graph below provides an indicator of cumulative total shareholder returns for LCNB as compared with the NASDAQ Composite, the SNL Midwest OTC-BB and Pink Sheet Banks, and the SNL Midwest Bank indexes.  This graph covers the period from December 31, 20122015 through December 31, 2017.2020.  The cumulative total shareholder returns included in the graph reflect the returns for the shares of common stock of LCNB.  The information provided in the graph assumes that $100 was invested on December 31, 20122015 in LCNB common stock, the NASDAQ Composite, and the SNL Midwest Bank Index and that all dividends were reinvested.


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Period Ending
Index12/31/201512/31/201612/31/201712/31/201812/31/201912/31/2020
LCNB Corp.$100.00 147.35 133.73 102.64 136.12 108.63 
NASDAQ Composite Index$100.00 108.87 141.13 137.12 187.44 271.64 
SNL Midwest Bank index$100.00 133.61 143.58 122.61 159.51 136.96 
Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence
© 2021

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  Period Ending 
Index12/31/2012
12/31/2013
12/31/2014
12/31/2015
12/31/2016
12/31/2017
LCNB Corp.$100.00
135.14
118.72
134.15
197.63
179.39
NASDAQ Composite Index$100.00
140.12
160.78
171.97
187.22
242.71
SNL Midwest Bank index$100.00
136.91
148.84
151.10
201.89
216.95
       
Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence
© 2017      
       
       


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Item 6.  Selected Financial Data
The following represents selected consolidated financial data of LCNB for the years ended December 31, 20132016 through 20172020 and are derived from LCNB's consolidated financial statements.  Certain prior year data presented in this table have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.  This data should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk included in Items 7 and 7A, respectively, of this Form 10-K, and are qualified in their entirety thereby and by other detailed information elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
For the Years Ended December 31, For the Years Ended December 31,
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 20202019201820172016
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Income Statement: 
  
  
  
  
Income Statement:     
Interest income$44,463
 43,750
 42,659
 39,477
 33,497
Interest income$63,780 65,194 54,594 44,463 43,750 
Interest expense3,599
 3,504
 3,328
 3,590
 4,065
Interest expense7,562 10,788 6,425 3,599 3,504 
Net interest income40,864
 40,246
 39,331
 35,887
 29,432
Net interest income56,218 54,406 48,169 40,864 40,246 
Provision for loan losses215
 913
 1,366
 930
 588
Provision for loan losses2,014 207 923 215 913 
Net interest income after provision for loan losses40,649
 39,333
 37,965
 34,957
 28,844
Net interest income after provision for loan losses54,204 54,199 47,246 40,649 39,333 
Non-interest income10,458
 10,853
 10,123
 9,142
 9,090
Non-interest income15,741 12,348 11,050 10,458 10,853 
Non-interest expenses33,863
 33,261
 32,392
 30,844
 26,212
Non-interest expenses45,785 43,522 40,502 33,863 33,261 
Income before income taxes17,244
 16,925
 15,696
 13,255
 11,722
Income before income taxes24,160 23,025 17,794 17,244 16,925 
Provision for income taxes4,272
 4,443
 4,222
 3,386
 2,942
Provision for income taxes4,085 4,113 2,949 4,272 4,443 
Net income$12,972
 12,482
 11,474
 9,869
 8,780
Net income$20,075 18,912 14,845 12,972 12,482 
         
Dividends per common share$0.64
 0.64
 0.64
 0.64
 0.64
Dividends per common share$0.73 0.69 0.65 0.64 0.64 
         
Earnings per common share: 
  
  
  
  
Earnings per common share: 
Basic1.30
 1.26
 1.18
 1.06
 1.12
Basic1.55 1.44 1.24 1.30 1.26 
Diluted1.29
 1.25
 1.17
 1.05
 1.10
Diluted1.55 1.44 1.24 1.29 1.25 
         
Balance Sheet: 
  
  
  
  
Balance Sheet: 
Securities$317,413
 368,032
 406,981
 314,074
 279,021
Securities$248,624 219,791 282,813 317,413 368,032 
Loans, net845,657
 816,228
 767,809
 695,835
 570,766
Loans, net1,293,693 1,239,406 1,194,577 845,657 816,228 
Total assets1,295,638
 1,306,799
 1,280,531
 1,108,066
 932,338
Total assets1,745,884 1,639,308 1,636,927 1,295,638 1,306,799 
Total deposits1,085,821
 1,110,905
 1,087,160
 946,205
 785,761
Total deposits1,455,423 1,348,280 1,300,919 1,085,821 1,110,905 
Short-term borrowings47,000
 42,040
 37,387
 16,645
 8,655
Short-term borrowings— — 56,230 47,000 42,040 
Long-term debt303
 598
 5,947
 11,357
 12,102
Long-term debt22,000 40,994 47,032 303 598 
Total shareholders' equity150,271
 142,944
 140,108
 125,695
 118,873
Total shareholders' equity240,825 228,048 218,985 150,271 142,944 
         
Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data: 
  
  
  
  
Selected Financial Ratios and Other Data: 
Return on average assets0.99% 0.96% 0.94% 0.88% 0.93%Return on average assets1.18 %1.15 %1.00 %0.99 %0.96 %
Return on average equity8.74% 8.60% 8.43% 8.04% 9.02%Return on average equity8.49 %8.42 %7.90 %8.74 %8.60 %
Equity-to-assets ratio11.60% 10.94% 10.94% 11.34% 12.75%Equity-to-assets ratio13.79 %13.91 %13.38 %11.60 %10.94 %
Dividend payout ratio49.23% 50.79% 54.24% 60.38% 57.14%Dividend payout ratio47.10 %47.92 %52.42 %49.23 %50.79 %
Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent3.58% 3.51% 3.64% 3.66% 3.57%Net interest margin, fully taxable equivalent3.70 %3.71 %3.63 %3.58 %3.51 %
Eaton National
CFB merged with and into LCNB as of the close of business on January 24, 2014.May 31, 2018. As of the date of the merger, LCNB recorded additional loans of $115.9$284.0 million, additional deposits of $244.4 million, and additional depositslong-term debt of $165.3$22.9 million.
BNB merged with and into LCNB as of the close of business on April 30, 2015. As of the date of the merger, LCNB recorded additional loans of $34.7 million and additional deposits of $99.1 million.



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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


Introduction


The following is management's discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial condition and consolidated results of operations of LCNB.  It is intended to amplify certain financial information regarding LCNB and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in the 20172020 Annual Report to Shareholders.


Overview


Net income for 20172020 was $12,972,000$20,075,000 (basic and diluted earnings per share of $1.30 and $1.29, respectively)$1.55), compared to $12,482,000$18,912,000 (basic and diluted earnings per share of $1.26$1.44) in 2019 and $1.25) in 2016 and $11,474,000$14,845,000 (basic and diluted earnings per share of $1.18 and $1.17)$1.24) in 2015.2018 .


The following items significantly affected earnings for 2017:the years indicated:
Net gain on sales of securitiesThe provision for loan losses for 2020 was significantly greater in 2016 as$2,014,000, compared to 2017$207,000 for 2019 and 2015$923,000 for 2018, partially due primarily to market rates atadjustments for potential impacts from the time ofeconomic recession caused by the sales. In addition,COVID-19 pandemic;
CFB merged with and into LCNB Corp. on May 31, 2018;
Expenses related to the amount of securities sold in 2017 was less than the amounts sold in 2016merger with CFB totaled $2,123,000 during 2018; and 2015.
Other real estate owned expense was greater in 2016 and 2015 as compared to 2017 because of valuation writedowns and losses on sales recognized during 2016 and 2015. Other real estate owned properties held during 2017 were minimal.
Other non-interest expense for 20172018 included $154,000$575,000 in organizational costs for LCNB Risk Management, Inc. and $113,000 innet losses from sales of fixed assets, primarily due to losses incurred in the sale of two office buildings.

Coronavirus Update/Status

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created unprecedented challenges throughout the communities LCNB serves, the
state of Ohio, the United States and the entire world. LCNB has implemented a closed office building.number of procedures in response to the
As a resultpandemic to support the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and shareholders that continue through the date of
this report, including the following:
We addressed the safety of our 33 branches, following the guidelines of the Tax CutsCenter for Disease Control, by temporarily closing our lobbies from March through May 2020 in an effort to encourage use of mobile banking applications and Jobsour drive-thru facilities, while allowing access to the lobbies by appointment only and only when necessary;
We re-opened most lobbies during June and July 2020 and introduced various safety measures including the installation of clear barriers at the teller windows, placing markers on the floor to properly space customers as they wait, enhancing our cleaning procedures, and requiring the wearing of masks;
As the pandemic worsened in the fourth quarter, we once again made our office lobbies available by appointment only, beginning November 27, 2020 and lasting through January 31, 2021.
We hold frequent executive management meetings to address issues that change rapidly;
We have encouraged non-customer service employees to work remotely from home as much as possible and have adopted technological improvements to make this possible;
We moved our Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, held on April 21, 2020, from a physical meeting to a virtual meeting and the 2021 Annual Shareholders' Meeting to be held on April 20, 2021 will also be virtual;
We provided COVID-19 related payment deferrals, primarily agreements to accept interest only payments for a period of time or agreements to defer principal and interest payments for a period of time, on 607 loans with balances as follows (in thousands)
 At Time of DeferralAt December 31, 2020
Commercial and industrial$33,683 — 
Commercial, secured by real estate337,263 20,231 
Residential real estate48,903 324 
Consumer868 21 
 $420,717 20,576 



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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued)

We chose to participate in the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") that provided government guaranteed and potentially forgivable loans to applicants. The PPP was implemented by the Small Business Administration with support from the Department of the Treasury and provided small businesses with funds to pay up to eight or twenty-four weeks, depending on the date of the loan, of payroll costs including benefits. Funds could also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. All PPP loans originated by LCNB during 2020 were closed during April and May 2020 and we were able to assist 316 small businesses with $45.5 million of such loans. Remaining outstanding at December 31, 2020 was $21.1 million and unrecognized fees at that date totaled $747,000. We believe these loans and our participation in the program is good for our customers, the employees who work for these companies, and the communities we serve.

The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, which was signed into law on December 22, 2017,27, 2020, extends the authority to make PPP loans through March 31, 2021 and LCNB revalued its net deferred tax liability positionis participating in this new round.

LCNB continues to reflectclosely monitor this pandemic and expects to make future changes to respond to the reduction in its federal corporate income tax rate from 34%pandemic as this
situation continues to 21%. This revaluation resulted in a one-time income tax benefit of approximately $224,000, or $0.02 of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the year ended December 31, 2017.evolve.


Net Interest Income


LCNB's primary source of earnings is net interest income, which is the difference between earnings from loans and other investments and interest paid on deposits and other liabilities.  The following table presents, for the years indicated, 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.

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 Years ended December 31,
 202020192018
 Average
Outstanding
Balance
Interest
Earned/
Paid
Average
Yield/
Rate
Average
Outstanding
Balance
Interest
Earned/
Paid
Average
Yield/
Rate
Average
Outstanding
Balance
Interest
Earned/
Paid
Average
Yield/
Rate
 (Dollars in thousands)
Loans (1)$1,306,314 $59,267 4.54 %$1,221,375 $59,009 4.83 %$1,038,159 $47,489 4.57 %
Interest-bearing demand deposits20,808 83 0.40 %8,389 241 2.87 %5,164 136 2.63 %
Interest-bearing time deposits— — — %488 11 2.25 %4,008 58 1.45 %
Federal Reserve Bank stock4,652 279 6.00 %4,652 279 6.00 %3,268 196 6.00 %
Federal Home  Loan Bank stock5,203 117 2.25 %5,108 249 4.87 %4,346 259 5.96 %
Investment securities:     
Equity securities4,303 91 2.11 %4,310 127 2.95 %3,782 104 2.75 %
Debt securities, taxable148,415 2,916 1.96 %159,377 3,601 2.26 %165,300 3,666 2.22 %
Debt securities, non-taxable (2)38,439 1,300 3.38 %73,634 2,123 2.88 %123,135 3,400 2.76 %
Total earning assets1,528,134 64,053 4.19 %1,477,333 65,640 4.44 %1,347,162 55,308 4.11 %
Non-earning assets183,819   169,314  145,601  
Allowance for loan losses(5,029)  (4,056) (3,822) 
Total assets$1,706,924   $1,642,591  $1,488,941  
Savings deposits$715,357 1,433 0.20 %$687,458 2,446 0.36 %$689,322 1,332 0.19 %
IRA and time certificates289,775 5,201 1.79 %327,321 7,080 2.16 %253,524 4,421 1.74 %
Short-term borrowings372 1.88 %6,064 227 3.74 %13,967 311 2.23 %
Long-term debt34,265 921 2.69 %42,733 1,035 2.42 %16,789 361 2.15 %
Total interest-bearing liabilities1,039,769 7,562 0.73 %1,063,576 10,788 1.01 %973,602 6,425 0.66 %
Demand deposits407,961   336,257  315,229  
Other liabilities22,798   18,119  12,195  
Capital236,396   224,639  187,915  
Total  liabilities  and capital$1,706,924   $1,642,591   $1,488,941   
Net interest rate spread  (3)  3.46 %  3.43 %  3.45 %
Net interest income and net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis (4) $56,491 3.70 % $54,852 3.71 % $48,883 3.63 %
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities146.97 %  138.90 %  138.37 %  
(1)Includes non-accrual loans if any.
(2)Income from tax-exempt securities is included in interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis.  Interest income has been divided by a factor comprised of the complement of the incremental tax rate of 21%.
(3)The net interest spread is the difference between the average rate on total interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
(4)The net interest margin is the taxable-equivalent net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

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 Years ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 
Average
Outstanding
Balance
 
Interest
Earned/
Paid
 
Average
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Outstanding
Balance
 
Interest
Earned/
Paid
 
Average
Yield/
Rate
 
Average
Outstanding
Balance
 
Interest
Earned/
Paid
 
Average
Yield/
Rate
 (Dollars in thousands)
Loans (1)$822,452
 36,571
 4.45% $792,526
 35,600
 4.49% $740,626
 35,285
 4.76%
Federal funds sold
 
 % 
 
 % 452
 1
 0.22%
Interest-bearing demand deposits7,972
 88
 1.10% 12,394
 59
 0.48% 12,245
 30
 0.24%
Federal Reserve Bank stock2,732
 164
 6.00% 2,732
 164
 6.00% 2,495
 152
 6.09%
Federal Home  Loan Bank stock3,638
 182
 5.00% 3,638
 146
 4.01% 3,638
 146
 4.01%
Investment securities: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Taxable208,918
 4,328
 2.07% 243,559
 4,582
 1.88% 245,410
 4,197
 1.71%
Non-taxable (2)143,394
 4,815
 3.36% 140,692
 4,862
 3.46% 115,215
 4,315
 3.75%
Total earning assets1,189,106
 46,148
 3.88% 1,195,541
 45,413
 3.80% 1,120,081
 44,126
 3.94%
Non-earning assets123,800
  
  
 112,909
  
  
 107,919
  
  
Allowance for loan losses(3,405)  
  
 (3,318)  
  
 (2,888)  
  
Total assets$1,309,501
  
  
 $1,305,132
  
  
 $1,225,112
  
  
                  
Savings deposits$645,471
 594
 0.09% $654,891
 652
 0.10% $608,925
 545
 0.09%
IRA and time certificates205,540
 2,784
 1.35% 217,228
 2,788
 1.28% 219,562
 2,464
 1.12%
Short-term borrowings23,976
 209
 0.87% 17,952
 38
 0.21% 15,105
 24
 0.16%
Long-term debt421
 12
 2.85% 826
 26
 3.15% 6,177
 295
 4.78%
Total interest-bearing liabilities875,408
 3,599
 0.41% 890,897
 3,504
 0.39% 849,769
 3,328
 0.39%
Demand deposits274,855
  
  
 259,060
  
  
 230,608
  
  
Other liabilities10,795
  
  
 10,014
  
  
 8,590
  
  
Capital148,443
  
  
 145,161
  
  
 136,145
  
  
Total  liabilities  and capital$1,309,501
  
  
 $1,305,132
  
  
 $1,225,112
  
  
Net interest rate spread  (3) 
  
 3.47%  
  
 3.41%  
  
 3.55%
Net interest income and net interest margin on a tax equivalent basis (4) 
 42,549
 3.58%  
 41,909
 3.51%  
 40,798
 3.64%
Ratio of interest-earning assets to interest-bearing liabilities135.83%  
  
 134.20%  
  
 131.81%  
  

(1)Includes non-accrual loans if any.
(2)Income from tax-exempt securities is included in interest income on a taxable-equivalent basis.  Interest income has been divided by a factor comprised of the complement of the incremental tax rate of 34%.
(3)The net interest spread is the difference between the average rate on total interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.
(4)The net interest margin is the taxable-equivalent net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

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The following table presents the changes in 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 years indicated.  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.

 For the years ended December 31,
 2020 vs. 20192019 vs. 2018
 Increase (decrease) due toIncrease (decrease) due to
 VolumeRateTotalVolumeRateTotal
 (In thousands)
Interest income attributable to:      
Loans (1)$3,970 (3,712)258 8,738 2,782 11,520 
Interest-bearing demand deposits163 (321)(158)92 13 105 
Interest-bearing time deposits(11)— (11)(68)21 (47)
Federal Reserve Bank stock— — — 83 — 83 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock(137)(132)41 (51)(10)
Investment securities:    
Equity securities— (36)(36)15 23 
Debt securities, taxable(237)(448)(685)(133)68 (65)
Debt securities, non-taxable (2)(1,144)321 (823)(1,421)144 (1,277)
Total interest income2,746 (4,333)(1,587)7,347 2,985 10,332 
Interest expense attributable to:    
Savings deposits96 (1,109)(1,013)(4)1,118 1,114 
IRA and time certificates(756)(1,123)(1,879)1,456 1,203 2,659 
Short-term borrowings(144)(76)(220)(230)146 (84)
Long-term debt(220)106 (114)623 51 674 
Total interest expense(1,024)(2,202)(3,226)1,845 2,518 4,363 
Net interest income$3,770 (2,131)1,639 5,502 467 5,969 
(1)Non-accrual loans, if any, are included in average loan balances.
 For the years ended December 31,
 2017 vs. 2016 2016 vs. 2015
 Increase (decrease) due to Increase (decrease) due to
 Volume Rate Total Volume Rate Total
 (In thousands)
Interest income attributable to:           
Loans (1)$1,334
 (363) 971
 2,395
 (2,080) 315
Federal funds sold
 
 
 (1) 
 (1)
Interest-bearing demand deposits(27) 56
 29
 
 29
 29
Federal Reserve Bank stock
 
 
 14
 (2) 12
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
 36
 36
 
 
 
Investment securities: 
  
  
  
  
  
Taxable(690) 436
 (254) (32) 417
 385
Non-taxable (2)92
 (139) (47) 900
 (353) 547
Total interest income709
 26
 735
 3,276
 (1,989) 1,287
Interest expense attributable to: 
  
  
  
  
  
Savings deposits(9) (49) (58) 43
 64
 107
IRA and time certificates(154) 150
 (4) (26) 350
 324
Short-term borrowings17
 154
 171
 5
 9
 14
Long-term debt(12) (2) (14) (193) (76) (269)
Total interest expense(158) 253
 95
 (171) 347
 176
Net interest income$867
 (227) 640
 3,447
 (2,336) 1,111
(2)Change in interest income from non-taxable investment securities is computed based on interest income determined on a taxable-equivalent yield basis.  Interest income has been divided by a factor comprised of the complement of the incremental tax rate of 21%.

(1)Non-accrual loans, if any, are included in average loan balances.
(2)Change in interest income from non-taxable investment securities is computed based on interest income determined on a taxable-equivalent yield basis.  Interest income has been divided by a factor comprised of the complement of the incremental tax rate of 34%.


20172020 vs. 2016.  2019.  Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis for 20172020 totaled $42,549,000,$56,491,000, an increase of $640,000$1,639,000 from 2016.2019.  The increase resulted from an increasea decrease in total interest expense of $3,226,000, partially offset by a decrease in total taxable-equivalent interest income of $735,000, slightly offset by an increase in total interest expense of $95,000.$1,587,000.


The increasedecrease in total interest income was due primarily to a $971,000 increase in loan interest income caused by a $29.9 million increase in average loans, partially offset by a 4 basis point (a basis point equals 0.01%) decrease in the average rate earned on loans. Partially offsetting the increase in loan interest income was a $254,000$685,000 decrease in interest income from taxable investmentdebt securities and a $47,000an $823,000 decrease infrom taxable-equivalent interest income from non-taxable investmentdebt securities. Interest income from taxable investmentdebt securities decreased due to a $34.6an $11.0 million decrease in average taxable investment securities partially offset byand to a 1930 basis point increasedecrease in the average rate earned on these securities. Interest income from non-taxable investmentdebt securities decreased due to a 10$35.2 million decrease in average securities, partially offset by a 50 basis point increase in the average rate earned on these securities. The decreases in debt securities were invested in the loan portfolio and used to pay down short-term borrowings and long-term debt.
Loan interest income increased by $258,000 due to an $84.9 million increase in average loans, largely offset by a 29 basis point decrease in the average rate earned on these securities, partially offset by a $2.7 million increase in non-taxable investment securities.loans.









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The decrease in total interest expense was primarily due to a $1,013,000 decrease in interest paid on savings deposits and a $1,879,000 decrease in interest paid on IRA and time certificates. Interest paid on savings deposits decreased primarily due to a 16 basis point decrease in the average rate paid, slightly offset by a $27.9 million increase in average deposit balances. Interest paid on IRA and time certificates decreased due to a 37 basis point decrease in the average rate paid and to a $37.5 million decrease in average deposit balances. Decreases in average rates paid for savings deposits and IRA and time certificates were primarily due to decreases in market rates.

2019 vs. 2018.  Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis for 2019 totaled $54,852,000, an increase of $5,969,000 from 2018.  The increase resulted from an increase in total taxable-equivalent interest income of $10,332,000, partially offset by an increase in total interest expense of $4,363,000.

The increase in total interest income was due primarily to a $11,520,000 increase in loan interest income caused by a $183.2 million increase in average loans and secondarily to a 26 basis point increase in the average rate earned on loans. Loans obtained through the merger with CFB were a significant component of the increase in average loans. Partially offsetting the increase in loan interest income was a $1,277,000 decrease in taxable-equivalent interest income from non-taxable debt securities. Interest income from non-taxable investment securities decreased due to a $49.5 million decrease in average non-taxable debt securities, slightly offset by a 12 basis point increase in the average rate earned on these securities. The decrease in non-taxable debt securities were invested in the loan portfolio and used to pay down short-term borrowings.

The increase in total interest expense was primarily due to a $171,000$1,114,000 increase in interest paid on short-term borrowings, partially offset by decreases in interest paid on savings deposits, a $2,659,000 increase in interest paid on IRA and time certificates, and long-term debt. Short-term borrowings increased due to a 66 basis point$674,000 increase in the average rateinterest paid and, secondarily, due to a $6.0 million increase in the average balance of borrowings outstanding.on long-term debt. Interest paid on savings deposits decreasedincreased primarily due to a 1 basis point decrease in the average rate paid and due to a $9.4 million decrease in average deposits outstanding. IRA and time certificates decreased due to an $11.7 million decrease in average certificates outstanding, largely offset by a 717 basis point increase in the average rate paid. Long-term debt decreased primarilyInterest paid on IRA and time certificates increased due to a $405,000 decrease$73.8 million increase in the average debt outstandingbalance and to a 30 basis point decrease in the average rate paid.

2016 vs. 2015.  Net interest income on a fully tax-equivalent basis for 2016 totaled $41,909,000, an increase of $1,111,000 from 2015.  The increase resulted from an increase in total taxable-equivalent interest income of $1,287,000, slightly offset by an increase in total interest expense of $176,000.

The increase in taxable-equivalent interest income was due to a $75.5 million increase in total average interest-earning assets, slightly offset by a 14 basis point decrease in the average rate earned on interest-earning assets.  The increase in total average interest-earning assets reflects an increase of $51.9 million in average loans and a $25.5 million increase in non-taxable investment securities. The decrease in the average rate earned was primarily due to general decreases in market rates.

Interest expense increased primarily due to a 1642 basis point increase in the average rate paid. Increases in average rates paid onfor savings deposits and IRA and time certificates were primarily due to increases in market rates. Deposits obtained through the merger with CFB were a significant component of the increases in savings deposits and IRA and time certificates. Interest paid on long-term debt increased primarily due to a 1$25.9 million increase in the average balance and secondarily to a 27 basis point increase in the average rate paidpaid. The average balance on savings deposits,long-term debt increased due to $25.0 million in new borrowings obtained in December 2018 and to borrowings obtained through the merger with CFB, partially offset by a 163 basis point decrease in the rate paid on long-term debt. The rate variance was partially offset by a $5.4 million decrease in average long-term debt. The decrease in the average rate paid on long-term debt and the decrease in the average balance of long-term debt was due to the pre-payment in full during the first quarter of 2016 of a $5.0 million borrowing from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati bearing an interest rate of 5.25%.  The borrowing was pre-paid to reduce future interest expense.borrowings that matured.






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Provisions and Allowance for Loan Losses


The following table presents the total loan loss provision and the other changes in the allowance for loan losses for the years 20132016 through 2017:2020:
 20202019201820172016
 (Dollars in thousands)
Balance – Beginning of year$4,045 4,046 3,403 3,575 3,129 
Loans charged off:     
Commercial and industrial13 47 — — 234 
Commercial, secured by real estate353 143 145 462 185 
Residential real estate272 234 225 127 
Consumer30 24 135 90 85 
Agricultural— — — — — 
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts140 181 179 138 119 
Total loans charged off541 667 693 915 750 
Recoveries:     
Commercial and industrial31 — 99 26 
Commercial, secured by real estate— 56 239 113 98 
Residential real estate75 297 71 140 52 
Consumer22 32 13 114 53 
Agricultural— — — — — 
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts82 74 89 62 54 
Total recoveries210 459 413 528 283 
Net charge offs331 208 280 387 467 
Provision charged to operations2,014 207 923 215 913 
Balance - End of year$5,728 4,045 4,046 3,403 3,575 
Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans outstanding0.03 %0.02 %0.03 %0.05 %0.06 %
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans at year-end0.44 %0.33 %0.34 %0.40 %0.44 %
 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
 (Dollars in thousands)
Balance – Beginning of year$3,575
 3,129
 3,121
 3,588
 3,437
          
Loans charged off: 
  
  
  
  
Commercial and industrial
 234
 100
 261
 119
Commercial, secured by real estate462
 185
 1,133
 573
 58
Residential real estate225
 127
 304
 652
 244
Consumer90
 85
 52
 129
 181
Agricultural
 
 67
 
 
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts138
 119
 74
 79
 67
Total loans charged off915
 750
 1,730
 1,694
 669
          
Recoveries: 
  
  
  
  
Commercial and industrial99
 26
 7
 42
 4
Commercial, secured by real estate113
 98
 96
 63
 26
Residential real estate140
 52
 107
 40
 31
Consumer114
 53
 60
 108
 127
Agricultural
 
 67
 
 
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts62
 54
 35
 44
 44
Total recoveries528
 283
 372
 297
 232
Net charge offs387
 467
 1,358
 1,397
 437
          
Provision charged to operations215
 913
 1,366
 930
 588
Balance - End of year$3,403
 3,575
 3,129
 3,121
 3,588
          
Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans outstanding0.05% 0.06% 0.18% 0.21% 0.08%
          
Ratio of allowance for loan losses to total loans at year-end0.40% 0.44% 0.41% 0.45% 0.62%

Charge-offs for the commercial, secured by real estate category had an elevated balance during 2015 due to the sale of impaired loans.


Charge-offs and recoveries classified as “Other” include charge-offs and recoveries on checking and NOW account overdrafts.  LCNB charges off such overdrafts when considered uncollectible, but no later than 60 days from the date first overdrawn.


LCNB continuously reviews the loan portfolio for credit risk through the use of its lending and loan review functions.  Independent loan reviews analyze specific loans, providing validation that credit risks are appropriately identified, graded, and reported to the Loan Committee, Board of Directors, and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.  In addition, the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee receives loan review reports throughout each year. New credits meeting specific criteria are analyzed prior to origination and are reviewed by the Loan Committee, the Loan Committee of the Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors.



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Inputs from allThe total provision for loan losses is determined based upon management's evaluation as to the amount needed to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level considered appropriate in relation to the risk of losses inherent in the Bank’sportfolio. For analysis purposes, the loan portfolio is separated into pools of similar loans. These pools include commercial and industrial loans, owner occupied commercial real estate loans, non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, real estate loans secured by farms, real estate loans secured by multi-family dwellings, residential real estate loans secured by senior liens on 1-4 family dwellings, residential real estate loans secured by junior liens on 1-4 family dwellings, home equity line of credit risk identification processes are usedloans, consumer loans, loans for agricultural purposes not secured by managementreal estate, construction loans secured by 1-4 family dwellings, construction loans secured by other real estate, and several smaller classifications. Within each pool of loans, LCNB examines a variety of factors to analyze and validatedetermine the adequacy and methodology of the allowance quarterly.  for loan losses, including historic charge-off percentages, overall pool quality, a review of specific problem loans, current economic trends and conditions that may affect borrowers' ability to pay, and the nature, volume, and consistency of the loan pool.

The analysis includes two basic components: specific allocationsprovision for individual loansloan losses for 2020 was $2,014,000, compared to $207,000 for 2019 and general loss allocations$923,000 for pools of loans based on average historic loss ratios2018. The 2020 period included qualitative adjustments for estimated impacts from the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Calculating an appropriate level for the sixty preceding months adjustedallowance and provision for identified economicloan losses involves a high degree of management judgment and other risk factors.  Due to the number, size, and complexity of loans within the loan portfolio, there is, always a possibility of inherent undetected losses.by its nature, imprecise. Revisions may be necessary as more information becomes available.


Non-Interest Income


A comparison of non-interest income for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 is as follows:
Increase (Decrease)
2020201920182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 2018
(In thousands)
Fiduciary income$5,009 4,354 3,958 655 396 
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts5,482 5,875 5,590 (393)285 
Net gains (losses) on sales of securities221 (41)(8)262 (33)
Bank owned life insurance income1,441 943 738 498 205 
Net gains from sales of loans2,297 328 223 1,969 105 
Other operating income1,291 889 549 402 340 
Total non-interest income$15,741 12,348 11,050 3,393 1,298 
       Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 2015 2017 vs. 2016 2016 vs. 2015
 (In thousands)
Fiduciary income$3,473
 3,286
 3,262
 187
 24
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts5,236
 5,008
 4,920
 228
 88
Net gains on sales of securities233
 1,082
 495
 (849) 587
Bank owned life insurance income867
 746
 625
 121
 121
Net gains from sales of loans166
 244
 343
 (78) (99)
Other operating income483
 487
 478
 (4) 9
Total non-interest income10,458
 10,853
 10,123
 (395) 730


Reasons for material increases and decreaseschanges include:
Fiduciary income increased during 20172020 and 2019 due to an increaseincreases in the fair value of trust and brokerage assets managed and to fee adjustments.managed.
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts decreased during 2020 primarily due to decreases in fee income recognized on the ICS deposit program, overdraft fees, and smaller decreases in other fee accounts, partially offset by an increase in fees received from debit card usage. Service charges and fees increased during 20172019 due to fee adjustmentsincome recognized on certain servicesthe ICS deposit program, fees received from debit card usage, and greater customer utilization of various services.incentive income received on co-branded Mastercards. These increases were partially offset by decreases in service charges on deposit accounts, ATM surcharge fees, and overdraft fees.
Comparing 2017 to 2016, netNet gains (losses) on sales of securities were lessgreater during 20172020 as compared to 2019 and 2018 primarily due to a lower volume of sales. Comparing 2016 to 2015, net gains were greater in 2016 primarily due to market rates at the times of the sales.
Comparing 2017 to 2016, bank owned life insurance income was greater for 2017 primarily due to mortality benefits received during the second quarter. Comparing 2016 to 2015, income was greater for 2016 primarily due to $4 million of new policies purchased during the first quarter 2016.
Comparing 2017 to 2016, net gains from sales of loans was less for 2017 primarily due to a lower volume of loans sold. Comparing 2016 to 2015, net gains were less, even though a higher volume of loans were sold during 2016, due to market pricing at the times of the sales. The book value of sales for 2020, 2019, and 2018 were, respectively, $8.6 million, $84.6 million, and $8.6 million.
Bank owned life insurance income was greater in 2020 partially due to $12.0 million of new policies purchased at the beginning of the third quarter 2019 and partially due to a mortality benefit received during the first quarter 2020. Income increased during 2019 primarily due to the new policies previously mentioned.

Net gains from sales of loans was greater during 2020 as compared to 2019 and 2018 primarily due to the volume of loans sold.

Other operating income increased in 2020 primarily due to gains recognized on the sale of equity securities, partially offset by decreases in the fair value of equity security investments. Other operating income increased in 2019 primarily due to increases in the fair value of equity security investments.





















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Non-Interest Expense


A comparison of non-interest expense for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 is as follows:
Increase (Decrease)
2020201920182020 vs. 20192019 vs. 2018
(In thousands)
Salaries and employee benefits$27,178 25,320 21,279 1,858 4,041 
Equipment expenses1,377 1,209 1,138 168 71 
Occupancy expense, net2,875 2,961 2,861 (86)100 
State financial institutions tax1,708 1,669 1,197 39 472 
Marketing1,254 1,319 1,119 (65)200 
Amortization of intangibles1,046 1,043 922 121 
FDIC premiums256 225 419 31 (194)
ATM expense1,028 580 580 448 — 
Computer maintenance and supplies1,107 1,094 990 13 104 
Telephone expense706 707 649 (1)58 
Contracted services1,821 1,865 1,547 (44)318 
Merger-related expenses— 114 2,123 (114)(2,009)
Other non-interest expense5,429 5,416 5,678 13 (262)
Total non-interest expense$45,785 43,522 40,502 2,263 3,020 
       Increase (Decrease)
 2017 2016 2015 2017 vs. 2016 2016 vs. 2015
 (In thousands)
Salaries and employee benefits$18,585
 18,215
 17,593
 370
 622
Equipment expenses1,172
 1,048
 1,257
 124
 (209)
Occupancy expense, net2,613
 2,271
 2,307
 342
 (36)
State financial institutions tax1,137
 1,114
 1,001
 23
 113
Marketing873
 696
 720
 177
 (24)
Amortization of intangibles751
 753
 700
 (2) 53
FDIC premiums423
 547
 598
 (124) (51)
ATM expense572
 721
 698
 (149) 23
Computer maintenance and supplies882
 790
 782
 92
 8
Telephone expense735
 746
 707
 (11) 39
Contracted services1,255
 1,033
 842
 222
 191
Other real estate owned10
 624
 489
 (614) 135
Merger-related expenses118
 
 643
 118
 (643)
Other non-interest expense4,737
 4,703
 4,055
 34
 648
Total non-interest expense33,863
 33,261
 32,392
 602
 869


Reasons for material increases and decreaseschanges include:
Salaries and employee benefits were 2.0%7.3% greater in 20172020 than in 20162019 and 2016 was 3.5%19.0% greater in 2019 than in 2015.2018. The increaseincreases for 2017 wasboth years were primarily due to salary and wage increases, an increase in the number ofincentive payment increases, and newly hired employees, and an increaseincluding additional business development positions. Increases in health insurance costs also contributed to the increases for both years.
Equipment expenses increased during 2020 primarily due to increased depreciation charges for furniture and equipment and increased equipment rental costs. During 2020, LCNB replaced ATMs that it had previously owned with new ATMs obtained through an outsourcing arrangement.
Occupancy expense decreased during 2020 primarily due to decreased costs for facility maintenance and repairs and smaller decreases in utility costs and depreciation charges for bank premises, partially offset by a net decrease in pension expenses. The increasehigher janitorial costs. Occupancy expense for 2016 was primarily due to salary and wage increases and employees retained from the acquisition of BNB Bancorp, Inc. on April 30, 2015, partially offset by a net decrease in pension expenses. The number of full-time equivalent employees was 310 at December 31, 2017, 282 at December 31, 2016, and 280 at December 31, 2015.
Comparing 2017 to 2016, equipment expenses2019 increased primarily due to increased depreciationbranch rental expense on furniture and equipment purchasedincreased charges for maintenance and repairs. The increase in branch rental expense primarily reflects rent paid for the new Operations Center. Comparing 2016 to 2015, equipment expenses decreased primarilyWorthington Office, previously the CFB Office.
State financial institutions tax expense increased in 2019 due to a decrease in depreciation expense.
Occupancy expense for 2017 increased primarilylarger capital base (Ohio financial institutions tax is based on capital, not income), largely due to increased depreciation on bank premises and, secondarily,stock issued to increased maintenance-related expenses, both primarily due to the new Operations Center.CFB stockholders during 2018 as merger consideration.
Marketing expense increased in 20172019 primarily due to promotion costs for new checking products introduced in 2018, increased marketing activities in the Columbus area, and expanded use of television, radio, and digital methods of advertising.media.
FDIC premiums decreasedwere lower in 2017 primarily2020 and 2019 as compared to 2018 due to small bank assessment credits received from the FDIC during 2020 and 2019 because the DIF was above the mandated level of 1.35%. LCNB has received the full amount of the credit and quarterly premium payments have returned to their normal amounts.
ATM expense increased during 2020 partially due to a changestrategic decision to outsource LCNB's ATM operations to a third-party vendor, relieving LCNB branch personnel from various ATM maintenance responsibilities.
Computer maintenance and supplies increased in the calculation method used to determine periodic premiums.
ATM expense for 2017 decreased primarily2019 due to a change inincreased technology and software related expenditures designed to offer technological convenience to customers, to protect the ATM network that processes PIN-based transactions.integrity of LCNB's data systems and software, and to protect the confidentiality of customer information.
Contracted services for 2017 increased largelyin 2019 due to additional fees paid for loan and deposit system upgrades and improvements and to professional placement services firms, enhanced utilization of loan review specialists, fees related to an after-hours call answering service, and costs related to moving departments from the Main Office to the Operations Center. The increase in 2016 reflects increased use of outside professionals in general.general price increases on other contracted services.
Other real estate owned expense decreased during 2017 because other real estate owned property held during the year was minimal.
Merger-related expenses for 2015 related2019 and 2018 were due to the acquisition of BNB Bancorp. Inc. Merger-related expenses for 2017 relateCFB and were primarily comprised of various professional fees, costs to prepare and distribute the pending acquisition of Columbus First Bancorp, Inc.
Other non-interest expense for 2017 included $154,000 in organizationalproxy statement/prospectus, and costs for LCNB Risk Management, Inc. and $113,000 in losses from sales of fixed assets, primarily due to the sale of a closed office building. Other non-interest expense for 2016 included a $251,000 penalty incurred during the first quarter 2016 to pre-pay a Federal Home Loan Bank borrowing. The borrowing bore an interest rate of 5.25% and was paid off to reduce future interest expense.

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Other non-interest expense for 2018 included $575,000 in net losses from sales of fixed assets, primarily due to the sale of two office buildings.

Income Taxes


LCNB's effective tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 were 24.8%16.9%, 26.3%17.9%, and 26.9%16.6%, respectively.  The difference between the statutory rate of 34.0%21% and the effective tax rate 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.

As A one-time tax benefit recognized as a result of certain provisions in the Tax Cuts and JobsCARES Act that was signed into law on December 22, 2017, LCNB revalued its net deferred tax liability positionalso contributed to reflect the reduction in its federal corporate income tax rate from 34% to 21%. This revaluation resulted in a one-time income tax benefitdifference during 2020.

Financial Condition

A comparison of approximately $224,000, or $0.02 of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Assets

Total cash and cash equivalents were $6.5 million greaterbalance sheet line items at December 31, 2017 than at December 31, 2016 primarily2020 and 2019 is as follows (in thousands):
 December 31, 2020December 31, 2019Difference $Difference %
ASSETS:
Total cash and cash equivalents31,730 20,765 10,965 52.81 %
Investment securities:
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value, at fair value2,389 2,312 77 3.33 %
Equity securities without a readily determinable fair value, at cost2,099 2,099 — — %
Debt securities, available-for-sale, at fair value209,471 178,000 31,471 17.68 %
Debt securities, held-to-maturity, at cost24,810 27,525 (2,715)(9.86)%
Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost4,652 4,652 — — %
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost5,203 5,203 — — %
Loans, net1,293,693 1,239,406 54,287 4.38 %
Premises and equipment, net35,376 34,787 589 1.69 %
Operating lease right-of-use assets6,274 5,444 830 15.25 %
Goodwill59,221 59,221 — — %
Core deposit and other intangibles, net3,453 4,006 (553)(13.80)%
Bank owned life insurance42,149 41,667 482 1.16 %
Interest receivable8,337 3,926 4,411 112.35 %
Other assets, net17,027 10,295 6,732 65.39 %
Total assets1,745,884 1,639,308 106,576 6.50 %
LIABILITIES:
Deposits:
Non-interest-bearing455,073 354,391 100,682 28.41 %
Interest-bearing1,000,350 993,889 6,461 0.65 %
Total deposits1,455,423 1,348,280 107,143 7.95 %
Long-term debt22,000 40,994 (18,994)(46.33)%
Operating leases liability6,371 5,446 925 16.98 %
Accrued interest and other liabilities21,265 16,540 4,725 28.57 %
Total liabilities1,505,059 1,411,260 93,799 6.65 %
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY240,825 228,048 12,777 5.60 %
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity1,745,884 1,639,308 106,576 6.50 %



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Reasons for changes include:
Debt securities, available-for-sale, increased due to shrinkage in the investmentpurchase of new securities portfoliostotaling $102.9 million and anby a net increase in short-term borrowings,fair values totaling $4.4 million. These increases were partially offset by sales of securities with a total book value of $8.6 million and maturities and calls of securities totaling $66.2 million.
Net loans increased due to organic growth in the loan portfolio, and shrinkage in total deposits.

Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment securitiesincluding PPP loans with a carrying value of $21.1 million at December 31, 2017 were respectively $42.2 million less2020. Most of the growth occurred in the commercial and $8.4 million less than at December 31, 2016. Management used the decrease in investment funds to fund loan growth, to fund deposit shrinkage,industrial and to maintain liquidity.commercial real estate portfolios.

Net loans at year-end 2017 were $29.4 million greater than at year-end 2016,Premises and equipment, net increased primarily due to Main Office remodeling costs and construction costs for a $50.7 million increasenew Union Village Office, partially offset by depreciation expense.
Operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities increased due to the replacement of previously owned ATMs with outsourced ATMs.
Core deposit and other intangibles decreased due to amortization of core deposit intangibles.
Interest receivable increased primarily due to interest accrued on COVID-19 related loan payment deferrals.
Other assets increased primarily due to additional investments in affordable housing tax credit funds totaling $5.0 million.
Non-interest-bearing deposits and interest-bearing deposits have grown substantially since the commercial, secured by real estate loans. This increase wasstart of the COVID-19 pandemic. Management believes the growth reflects customer preferences for liquidity during uncertain economic periods. Balances in demand deposits and NOW and savings accounts have grown, while balances in IRA and time deposits have decreased. These increases were partially offset by a $5.8decline in ICS reciprocal accounts deposited with LCNB. The reciprocal deposits were allowed to decrease because management utilized other sources of liquidity.
Long-term debt decreased due to payoffs of matured debt. There were no new borrowings during 2020.
���Accrued interest and other liabilities increased primarily due to payables connected with the $5.0 million decrease in commercialnew affordable housing tax credit investments mentioned above.
Total shareholders' equity increased primarily due to earnings retained during 2020 and industrial loans,to a $14.2$3.5 million decrease in residential real estate loans, and a $1.7 million decrease in consumer loans. The increase in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes caused by market-driven increases in the loan portfolio doesfair value of LCNB's debt security investments. These increases were partially offset by common stock repurchased and dividends paid to shareholders.

Liquidity

LCNB Corp. depends on dividends from the Bank for the majority of its liquid assets, including the cash needed to pay dividends to its shareholders. Federal banking law limits the amount of dividends the Bank may pay to the sum of retained net income for the current year plus retained net income for the previous two years. Prior approval from the OCC, the Bank's primary regulator, is necessary for the Bank to pay dividends in excess of this amount. In addition, dividend payments may not reflect $7.5 millionreduce capital levels below minimum regulatory guidelines. Management believes the Bank will be able to pay anticipated dividends to LCNB without needing to request approval. The Bank is not aware of residential fixed-rate real estate loansany reasons why it would not receive such approval, if required.

Effective liquidity management ensures that were originatedcash is available to meet the cash flow needs of borrowers and solddepositors, 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 Mortgage Corporation during 2017.Bank, short-term line of credit arrangements totaling $55.0 million with two correspondent banks, and interest and repayments received from LCNB's loan and investment portfolios.


Net premises and equipmentTotal remaining borrowing capacity with the Federal Home Loan Bank at December 31, 20172020 was $4.7approximately $178.3 million. Additional borrowings of approximately $55.0 million greater thanwere available through the line of credit arrangements at December 31, 2016 primarily dueyear-end.

On April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve established the PPPLF to construction costs forbolster the new Operations Center in Lebanon, Ohio.

Liabilities

Total deposits at December 31, 2017 were $25.1 million less than at December 31, 2016. Parteffectiveness of the decrease can be attributedPPP. The PPPLF will extend credit to growth in two off-balance sheet investment alternatives offered by LCNB. Assets managed byeligible financial institutions that originate PPP loans, taking the loans as collateral at face value. LCNB Investment Services,management has decided not to currently use the PPPLF as a brokerage partnership with LPL Financial LLC, grew from $188.7 million at December 31, 2016 to $229.0 at December 31, 2017. In addition, LCNB introduced a new product during 2017 that sweeps funds from larger balance LCNB deposits into multiple smaller balance, FDIC-insured deposits at other banks.

Short-term borrowings at December 31, 2017 were $5.0 million greater than at December 31, 2016. The additional borrowings were used for liquidity purposes.

Liquidity

Liquidity is the ability to have funds available at all times to meet the commitments of LCNB.  These commitments may include paying dividends to shareholders, funding new loans for borrowers, funding withdrawals by depositors, paying general and administrative expenses, and funding capital expenditures. Sourcessource of liquidity, include growth in deposits, principal payments received on loans, proceeds from the saleas other sources of loans, the sale or maturation of investment securities, cash generated by operating activities, and the abilityliquidity are believed to borrow funds.  be adequate at this time.

Management closely monitors the level of liquid assets available to meet ongoing funding requirements.needs. It is management's intent to maintain adequate liquidity so that sufficient funds are readily available at a reasonable cost. LCNB experienced no liquidity or operational problems during the past year as a result of current liquidity levels.

The liquidity of LCNB is enhanced by the fact that 85.1% of total deposits at December 31, 2017 were "core" deposits. Core deposits, for this purpose, are defined as total deposits less public funds and certificates of deposit greater than $100,000.

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Liquid assets include cash and cash equivalents, federal funds sold and securities available-for-sale.  Except for investments in the stock of the Federal Reserve Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (“FHLB”) and certain local municipal securities, all of LCNB's investment portfolio is classified as "available-for-sale" and can be readily sold to meet liquidity needs, subject to certain pledging commitments for public funds, repurchase agreements, and other requirements.  At December 31, 2017, LCNB's liquid assets amounted to $303.9 million or 23.5% of total assets, compared to $339.5 million or 26.0% of total assets at December 31, 2016. The ratio for 2017 is less than 2016 because of a decrease in securities available-for-sale.

An additional source of funding is borrowings from the FHLB.  Long-term advances totaling $303,000 and short-term advances totaling $47.0 million were outstanding at December 31, 2017.  Total remaining available borrowing capacity with the FHLB, including short-term advances, at December 31, 2017 was approximately $56.3 million.  One of the factors limiting availability of FHLB borrowings is a bank’s ownership of FHLB stock.  LCNB could increase its available borrowing capacity by purchasing more FHLB stock.

Besides short-term FHLB advances, short-term borrowings may include federal funds purchased and advances from lines of credit with two other financial institutions.  At December 31, 2017, LCNB could borrow up to $30 million through the lines of credit and up to $10 million under a federal funds arrangements with another financial institution.

Commitments to extend credit at December 31, 20172020 totaled $150.7$217.6 million, including standby letters of credit totaling $294,000,$243,000, and are more fully described in Note 1413 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities to LCNB's consolidated financial statements.  Since many commitments to extend credit may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.


The following table provides information concerning LCNB's contractual obligations at December 31, 2017:2020:
  Payments due by period
Total1 year
or less
Over 1
through 3
years
Over 3
through 5
years
More than
5 years
 (In thousands)
Long-term debt obligations$22,000 12,000 10,000 — — 
Operating lease obligations12,504 686 1,073 875 9,870 
Estimated pension plan contribution for 2021248 248 — — — 
Funding commitments for affordable housing tax credit limited partnerships8,237 2,726 4,003 754 754 
Estimated capital expenditure obligations966 966 — — — 
Certificates of deposit:     
$100,000 and over113,367 77,002 31,086 3,193 2,086 
Other time certificates129,303 74,981 42,137 8,936 3,249 
Total$286,625 168,609 88,299 13,758 15,959 
   Payments due by period
 Total 
1 year
or less
 
Over 1
through 3
years
 
Over 3
through 5
years
 
More than
5 years
 (In thousands)
Short-term borrowings$47,000
 47,000
 
 
 
Long-term debt obligations303
 248
 55
 
 
Operating lease obligations4,459
 321
 450
 325
 3,363
Estimated pension plan contribution for 2018224
 224
 
 
 
Funding commitments for affordable housing tax credit limited partnerships2,257
 784
 856
 213
 404
Estimated capital expenditure obligations40
 40
 
 
 
Certificates of deposit: 
  
  
  
  
$100,000 and over66,607
 21,667
 29,243
 15,264
 433
Other time certificates125,292
 42,787
 54,939
 25,773
 1,793
Total$246,182
 113,071
 85,543
 41,575
 5,993


The following table provides information concerning LCNB's commitments at December 31, 2017:2020:
  Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period
 Total
Amounts
Committed
1 year
or less
Over 1
through 3
years
Over 3
through 5
years
More than
5 years
 (In thousands)
Commitments to extend credit$43,635 43,635 — — — 
Unused lines of credit173,749 82,933 43,993 15,186 31,637 
Standby letters of credit243 243 — — — 
Total$217,627 126,811 43,993 15,186 31,637 
   Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Period
 
Total
Amounts
Committed
 
1 year
or less
 
Over 1
through 3
years
 
Over 3
through 5
years
 
More than
5 years
 (In thousands)
Commitments to extend credit$22,861
 22,861
 
 
 
Unused lines of credit127,572
 52,094
 39,044
 17,659
 18,775
Standby letters of credit294
 294
 
 
 
Total$150,727
 75,249
 39,044
 17,659
 18,775

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Capital Resources


LCNB and the Bank are required by banking regulators to meet certain minimum levels of capital adequacy. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on LCNB's and the Bank's financial statements.  These minimum levels are expressed in the form of certain ratios. Capital is separated into Tier 1 capital (essentially shareholders' equity less goodwill and other intangibles) and Tier 2 capital (essentially the allowance for loan losses limited to 1.25% of risk-weighted assets). Common Equity Tier 1 Capital is the sum of common stock, related surplus, and retained earnings, net of treasury stock, accumulated other comprehensive income, and other adjustments. The first three ratios, which are based on the degree of credit risk in the Bank's assets, provide for weighting assets based on assigned risk factors and include off-balance sheet items such as loan commitments and stand-by letters of credit. Information summarizing the regulatory capital of LCNB and the Bank at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 and corresponding regulatory minimum requirements is included in Note 1514 - Regulatory Matters of the consolidated financial statements.


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The FDIC, the insurer of deposits in financial institutions, has adopted a risk-based insurance premium system based in part on an institution's capital adequacy. Under this system, a depository institution is required to pay successively higher premiums depending on its capital levels and its supervisory rating by its primary regulator. It is management's intention to maintain sufficient capital to permit the Bank to maintain a "well capitalized" designation, (thewhich is the FDIC's highest rating).rating.

On April 17, 2001,August 24, 2020, LCNB's Board of Directors authorized three separate stocka share repurchase programs, twoprogram (the “Program”). Under the terms of
the Program, LCNB is authorized to repurchase up to 645,000 of its outstanding common shares. The Program is authorized to
last no longer than five years. The Program replaced and superseded LCNB’s prior share repurchase program, which continue to bewas
adopted in effect – the “Market Repurchase Program” and the “Private Sale Repurchase Program.”  Any shares purchased will be held for future corporate purposes.April 2019.


Under the Market Repurchase Program, LCNB was originally authorizedmay purchase common shares through various means such as open market transactions, including
block purchases, and privately negotiated transactions. The number of shares repurchased and the timing, manner, price and
amount of any repurchases will be determined at LCNB's discretion. Factors include, but are not limited to, purchase upshare price, trading
volume, and general market conditions, along with LCNB’s general business conditions. The Program may be suspended or
discontinued at any time and does not obligate LCNB to 200,000 sharesacquire any specific number of its stock,common shares.

As part of the Program, LCNB entered into a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as restated for a 100% stock dividend issued in May, 2007, throughamended. The 10b5-1 trading plan permits common shares to be repurchased at times that LCNB might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws or self-imposed trading restrictions. The 10b5-1 trading plan is administered by an independent broker and is subject to price, market transactions with a selected stockbroker.  On November 14, 2005, the Board of Directors extended the Market Repurchase Program by increasing the shares authorized for repurchase to 400,000 total shares, as restated for a stock dividend.  Through December 31, 2017, 290,444 shares, as restated for the stock dividend, had been purchased under this program.  No shares were purchased under this program during 2017.volume and timing restrictions.

The Private Sale Repurchase Program is available to shareholders who wish to sell large blocks of stock at one time.  Because LCNB's stock is not widely traded, a shareholder releasing large blocks may not be able to readily sell all shares through normal procedures.  Purchases of blocks will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will be made at prevailing market prices.  A total of 466,018 shares, as restated for the stock dividend, had been purchased under this program at December 31, 2017.  No shares were purchased under this program during 2017.


LCNB established an Ownership Incentive Plan during 2002 that allowed for stock-based awards to eligible employees.  Under the plan, awards could be in the form of stock options, share awards, and/or appreciation rights. The plan provided for the issuance of up to 200,000 shares, as restated for a stock dividend.  The plan expired on April 16, 2012. Any outstanding unexercised options, however, continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms.


The 2015 Ownership Incentive Plan (the "2015 Plan") was approved by LCNB's shareholders at the annual meeting on April 28, 2015 and allows for stock-based awards to eligible employees, as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Awards may be made in the form of stock options, appreciation rights, restricted shares, and/or restricted share units. The 2015 Plan provides for the issuance of up to 450,000 shares. The 2015 Plan will terminate on April 28, 2025 and is subject to earlier termination by the Compensation Committee.


Critical Accounting Policies


The accounting policies of LCNB conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and require management to make estimates and develop assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and related footnotes. These estimates and assumptions are based on information available to management as of the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ significantly from management’s estimates. As this information changes, management’s estimates and assumptions used to prepare LCNB’s financial statements and related disclosures may also change. The most significant accounting policies followed by LCNB are presented in Note One of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included herein. Based on the valuation techniques used and the sensitivity of financial statement amounts to the methods, assumptions, and estimates underlying those amounts, management has identified the items described below to be the accounting areas that require the most subjective or complex judgments and, as such, could be most subject to revision as new information becomes available.

Allowance for Loan Losses.  The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense.  Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectibilitycollectability of the principal is unlikely.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.  The allowance is an amount that management believes will be adequate to absorb inherent losses in the loan portfolio, based on evaluations of the collectibilitycollectability of loans and prior loan loss experience.  The evaluations take into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, review of specific problem loans, and current economic conditions that may affect the borrowers' ability to pay.  This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

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The allowance consists of specific and general components.  The specific component relates to loans that are classified as doubtful, substandard, or special mention.  For such loans an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows or collateral value is lower than the carrying value of that loan.  The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for qualitative factors, which include trends in underperforming loans, trends in the volume and terms of loans, economic trends and conditions, concentrations of credit, trends in the quality of loans, and borrower financial statement exceptions.


Based on its evaluations, management believes that the allowance for loan losses will be adequate to absorb estimated losses inherent in the current loan portfolio.


Acquired Credit Impaired Loans. LCNB accounts for acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be measured at their fair values at the acquisition date. Acquired loans are reviewed to determine if there is evidence of deterioration in credit quality since inception and if it is probable that LCNB will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual loan agreements. The analysis includes expected prepayments and estimated cash flows including principal and interest payments at the date of acquisition. The amount in excess of the estimated future cash flows is not accreted into earnings. The amount in excess of the estimated future cash flows over the book value of the loan is accreted into interest income over the remaining life of the loan (accretable yield). LCNB records these loans on the acquisition date at their net realizable value.fair values. Thus, an allowance for estimated future losses is not established on the acquisition date. Subsequent to the date of acquisition, expected future cash flows on loans acquired are updated and any losses or reductions in estimated cash flows which arise subsequent to the date of acquisition are reflected as a charge through the provision for loan losses. An increase in the expected cash flows adjusts the level of the accretable yield recognized on a prospective basis over the remaining life of the loan. Due to the number, size, and complexity of loans within the acquired loan portfolio, there is always a possibility of inherent undetected losses.


Accounting for Intangibles.  LCNB’s intangible assets at December 31, 20172020 are composed primarily of goodwill and core deposit intangibles related to acquisitions of other financial institutions. It also includes mortgage servicing rights recorded from sales of fixed-rate mortgage loans to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and mortgage servicing rights acquired through the acquisition of Eaton National Bank & Trust Co.  and CFB.  

Goodwill is not subject to amortization, but is reviewed annually for impairment.   A review for impairment may be conducted more frequently than annually if circumstances indicate a possible impairment. Impairment indicators that may be considered include the condition of the economy and banking industry; estimated future cash flows; government intervention and regulatory updates; the impact of recent events to financial performance and cost factors of the reporting unit; performance of LCNB’s stock; and other relevant events. These and other factors could lead to a conclusion that goodwill is impaired, which would require LCNB to write off the difference between the estimated fair value of the Company and the carrying value.

Core deposit intangibles are being amortized on a straight line basis over their respective estimated weighted average lives.

Mortgage servicing rights are capitalized by allocating the total cost of loans between mortgage servicing rights and the loans based on their estimated fair values.  Capitalized mortgage servicing rights are amortized to loan servicing income in proportion to and over the period of estimated servicing income, subject to periodic review for impairment.


Fair Value Accounting for InvestmentDebt Securities.  Securities  Debt securities classified as available-for-sale are carried at estimated fair value.  Unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, are reported as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss in shareholders’ equity.  Fair value is estimated using market quotations for U.S. Treasury and equity investments.  Fair value for the majority of the remaining available-for-sale securities is estimated using the discounted cash flow method for each security with discount rates based on rates observed in the market.



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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk


Market risk for LCNB is primarily interest rate risk.  LCNB attempts to mitigate this risk through asset/liability management strategies designed to decrease the vulnerability of its earnings to material and prolonged changes in interest rates.  LCNB does not use derivatives such as interest rate swaps, caps or floors to hedge this risk.  LCNB has not entered into any market risk instruments for trading purposes.


The Bank's Asset and Liability Management Committee ("ALCO") primarily uses a combination of Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis (IRSA) and Economic Value of Equity (EVE) analysis for measuring and managing interest rate risk.  The IRSA model is used to estimate the effect on net interest income during a one-year period of instantaneous and sustained movements in interest rates, also called interest rate shocks, of 100, 200, 300, and 300400 basis points.  Management considers the results of any significant downward scenarios of more than 100 basis points to not be meaningful in the current interest rate environment.  The base projection uses a current interest rate scenario.  As shown below, the December 31, 20172020 IRSA indicates that an increase in interest rates at all shock levels will have a positive effect on net interest income and a 100 basis point decrease in interest rates will have a negative effect on net interest income.  The changes in net interest income for all rate assumptions are within LCNB’s acceptable ranges.
 
Rate Shock Scenario in
Basis Points
Amount
(In thousands)
$ Change in
Net Interest
Income
% Change in
Net Interest
Income
Up 400$60,422 3,320 5.81 %
Up 30059,312 2,210 3.87 %
Up 20058,215 1,113 1.95 %
Up 10057,110 0.01 %
Base57,102 — — %
Down 10055,437 (1,665)(2.92)%
 
Rate Shock Scenario in
Basis Points
 
Amount
(In thousands)
 
$ Change in
Net Interest
Income
 
% Change in
Net Interest
Income
Up 300 $46,728
 2,196
 4.93%
Up 200 45,975
 1,443
 3.24%
Up 100 45,239
 707
 1.59%
Base 44,532
 
 %


IRSA shows the effect on net interest income during a one-year period only.  A more long-range model is the EVE analysis, which shows the estimated present value of future cash inflows from interest-earning assets less the present value of future cash outflows for interest-bearing liabilities for the same rate shocks.  As shown below, the December 31, 20172020 EVE analysis indicates that an increase in interest rates would have a negative effect on the EVE for all shock levels.levels and a 100 basis point decrease in interest rates would have a positive effect.  The changes in the EVE for all rate assumptions are within LCNB’s acceptable ranges.
Rate Shock Scenario in
Basis Points
Amount
(In thousands)
$ Change in
EVE
% Change in
EVE
Up 400$194,790 (36,943)(15.94)%
Up 300204,177 (27,556)(11.89)%
Up 200213,030 (18,703)(8.07)%
Up 100220,971 (10,762)(4.64)%
Base231,733 — — %
Down 100275,754 44,021 19.00 %
Rate Shock Scenario in
Basis Points
 
Amount
(In thousands)
 
$ Change in
EVE
 
% Change in
EVE
Up 300 $151,988
 (2,484) (1.61)%
Up 200 152,730
 (1,742) (1.13)%
Up 100 152,384
 (2,088) (1.35)%
Base 154,472
 
  %


The IRSA and EVE simulations discussed above are not projections of future income or equity and should not be relied on as being indicative of future operating results.  Assumptions used, including the nature and timing of interest rate levels, yield curve shape, prepayments on loans and securities, deposit decay rates, pricing decisions on loans and deposits, and reinvestment or replacement of asset and liability cash flows, are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the models cannot precisely measure future net interest income or equity.  Furthermore, the models do not reflect actions that borrowers, depositors, and management may take in response to changing economic conditions and interest rate levels.

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Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
REPORT OF MANAGEMENT’S ASSESSMENT OF INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

LCNB Corp. (“LCNB”) is responsible for the preparation, integrity, and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements included in this annual report. Management of LCNB and its subsidiaries is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15f.  LCNB’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of LCNB’s Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer. The purpose is to provide reasonable assurance to the Board of Directors regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of LCNB’s consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Management maintains internal controls over financial reporting. The internal controls contain control processes and actions are taken to correct deficiencies as they are identified. The internal controls are evaluated on an ongoing basis by LCNB’s management and Audit Committee. Even effective internal controls, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations – including the possibility of circumvention or overriding of controls – and therefore can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation. Also, because of changes in conditions, internal control effectiveness may vary over time.

Management assessed LCNB’s internal controls as of December 31, 2017, in relation to criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in “Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013)” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, management believes that, as of December 31, 2017, LCNB’s internal control over financial reporting met the criteria.

BKD LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an attestation report on the effectiveness of LCNB’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017.

Submitted by:

LCNB Corp.

/s/ Steve P. Foster/s/ Robert C. Haines II
Steve P. FosterRobert C. Haines II
Chief Executive Officer & PresidentExecutive Vice President &
March 9, 2018Chief Financial Officer
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm




To the Shareholders, Board of Directors and Audit Committee
LCNB Corp.
Lebanon, Ohio



Opinion on the Internal Control Over Financial ReportingStatements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of LCNB Corp.’s (Company) internal control over financial reporting (the "Company") as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by2020 and 2019, the Committeerelated consolidated statements of Sponsoring Organizationsincome, comprehensive income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the Treadway Commission (COSO)years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements").
In our opinion, the Company maintained,consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, effective internal control overthe financial reportingposition of the Company as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by COSO.
We also have audited, in accordance with2020 and 2019, and the standardsresults of its operations and its cash flows for each of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”),years in the consolidated financial statementsthree-year period ended December 31, 2020, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of the Company and our report dated March 9, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.America.

Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over
These financial reporting and for its assessmentstatements are the responsibility of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control overCompany's financial reportingstatements based on our audit.audits.

We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOBPublic Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.






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Definitions and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ BKD, LLP
BKD, LLP
Cincinnati, Ohio
March 9, 2018

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Shareholders, Board of Directors and Audit Committee
LCNB Corp.
Lebanon, Ohio

Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of LCNB Corp. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2017, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2017, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated March 9, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the auditsaudit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.


Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
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/s/ BKD, LLP
BKD, LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.
Cincinnati, Ohio
March 9, 2018

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Allowance for Loan Losses
As described in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s consolidated allowance for loan losses (ALL) was $5.7 million at December 31, 2020. The Company also describes in Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements the "Allowance for Loan Losses" accounting policy around this estimate. The ALL is an estimate of losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The determination of the reserve requires significant judgment reflecting the Company’s best estimate of probable loan losses.

The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense. Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectability of the principal is unlikely. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

Current methodology used by management to estimate the allowance for loan losses takes into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, review of specific problem loans, historic categorical trends, current delinquency levels as related to historical levels, portfolio growth rates, changes in composition of the portfolio, the current economic environment, as well as current allowance adequacy in relation to the portfolio. The Company considers all of these factors prior to making any adjustments to the allowance due to the subjectivity and imprecision involved in allocation methodology. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

The primary reason for our determination that the allowance for loan losses is a critical audit matter is that auditing the estimated allowance for loan losses involved significant judgment and complex review. There is a high degree of subjectivity in evaluating management’s estimate, such as evaluating management's assessment of economic conditions and other environmental factors including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the loan portfolio, evaluating the adequacy of specific allowances associated with impaired loans and assessing the appropriateness of loan grades.

Our audit procedures related to the estimated allowance for loan losses included:
Testing the clerical and computational accuracy of the formulas and information utilized within the ALL model.
Computing an independent calculation of an acceptable range and comparing it to the Company's estimate.
Evaluating the qualitative and environmental adjustment to the historical loss rates, including assessing the basis for the adjustments and the reasonableness of the significant assumptions.
Evaluating the relevance and reliability of data and assumptions.
Testing of the loan review function and the accuracy of loan grades determined.Specifically, evaluating the appropriateness of loan grades and to assess the reasonableness of specific impairments on loans.
Evaluating the overall reasonableness of qualitative factors and the appropriateness of their direction and magnitude and the Company’s support for the direction and magnitude compared to previous years.
Evaluating credit quality indicators such as trends in delinquencies, nonaccruals, and charge-offs.
Evaluating the accuracy and completeness of disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.

Goodwill Impairment Analysis
The Company’s goodwill totaled $59.2 million at December 31, 2020. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting segment level on an annual basis, or sooner if a goodwill impairment indicator is identified. Because of the volatile market conditions, the Company utilized a third-party valuation specialist in a quantitative assessment during the second quarter of 2020. Additionally, the Company performed qualitative assessments as of March 31, 2020, September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2020. Based on these assessments, it was determined that the Company’s reporting unit’s fair value exceeded its carrying value and no goodwill impairment was recorded.
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We identified the valuation of goodwill as a critical audit matter due to the subjective nature of the assumptions used to estimate the reporting unit’s fair value. In particular, the fair value estimate was sensitive to significant assumptions, such as changes in the Company's forecasted cash flows, capitalization rate and terminal value, which are affected by expectations about future market or economic conditions, including uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our audit procedures related to goodwill impairment analysis included:

Testing the estimated fair value of the Company's reporting unit, with the support of our internal valuation specialists, we performed audit procedures that included, among others, assessing methodologies and testing the significant assumptions discussed above and the underlying data used by the Company in its analysis.
Testing the accuracy of the underlying data used by the Company in its analysis.
Comparing the significant assumptions used by management to current industry and economic trends.
Performing sensitivity analyses of significant assumptions to evaluate changes in the fair value estimate of the reporting unit resulting from changes in the assumptions.
Testing management's reconciliation of the fair value of the reporting unit to the market capitalization of the Company.

/s/ BKD, LLP
BKD, LLP
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2014.
Cincinnati, Ohio
March 10, 2021
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
At December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
 20202019
ASSETS:  
Cash and due from banks$17,383 17,019 
Interest-bearing demand deposits14,347 3,746 
Total cash and cash equivalents31,730 20,765 
Investment securities:  
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value, at fair value2,389 2,312 
Equity securities without a readily determinable fair value, at cost2,099 2,099 
Debt securities, available-for-sale, at fair value209,471 178,000 
Debt securities, held-to-maturity, at cost24,810 27,525 
Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost4,652 4,652 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost5,203 5,203 
Loans, net1,293,693 1,239,406 
Premises and equipment, net35,376 34,787 
Operating lease right-of-use assets6,274 5,444 
Goodwill59,221 59,221 
Core deposit and other intangibles, net3,453 4,006 
Bank owned life insurance42,149 41,667 
Interest receivable8,337 3,926 
Other assets, net17,027 10,295 
TOTAL ASSETS$1,745,884 1,639,308 
LIABILITIES:  
Deposits:  
Non-interest-bearing$455,073 354,391 
Interest-bearing1,000,350 993,889 
Total deposits1,455,423 1,348,280 
Long-term debt22,000 40,994 
Operating lease liabilities6,371 5,446 
Accrued interest and other liabilities21,265 16,540 
TOTAL LIABILITIES1,505,059 1,411,260 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:  
Preferred shares - no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares, NaN outstanding
Common shares - no par value; authorized 19,000,000 shares at December 31, 2020 and 2019; issued 14,163,904 and 14,111,810 shares at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively; outstanding 12,858,325 and 12,936,783 at December 31, 2020 and 2019,respectively142,443 141,791 
Retained earnings115,058 104,431 
Treasury shares at cost, 1,305,579 and 1,175,027 shares at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively(20,719)(18,847)
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes4,043 673 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY240,825 228,048 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$1,745,884 1,639,308 
 2017 2016
ASSETS:   
Cash and due from banks$21,159
 18,378
Interest-bearing demand deposits4,227
 487
Total cash and cash equivalents25,386
 18,865
    
Investment securities:   
Available-for-sale, at fair value278,472
 320,659
Held-to-maturity, at cost32,571
 41,003
Federal Reserve Bank stock, at cost2,732
 2,732
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost3,638
 3,638
Loans, net845,657
 816,228
Premises and equipment, net34,927
 30,244
Goodwill30,183
 30,183
Core deposit and other intangibles3,799
 4,582
Bank owned life insurance27,985
 27,307
Other assets10,288
 11,358
TOTAL ASSETS$1,295,638
 1,306,799
    
LIABILITIES:   
Deposits:   
Non-interest-bearing$283,212
 271,332
Interest-bearing802,609
 839,573
Total deposits1,085,821
 1,110,905
Short-term borrowings47,000
 42,040
Long-term debt303
 598
Accrued interest and other liabilities12,243
 10,312
TOTAL LIABILITIES1,145,367
 1,163,855
    
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
 
    
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:   
Preferred shares - no par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares, none outstanding
 
Common shares - no par value; authorized 19,000,000 shares at December 31, 2017 and 2016; issued 10,776,686 and 10,751,652 shares at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively76,977
 76,490
Retained earnings87,301
 80,736
Treasury shares at cost, 753,627 shares at December 31, 2017 and 2016(11,665) (11,665)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes(2,342) (2,617)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY150,271
 142,944
    
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$1,295,638
 1,306,799


The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
 
 202020192018
INTEREST INCOME:   
Interest and fees on loans$59,267 59,009 47,489 
Dividends on equity securities:
With a readily determinable fair value54 62 65 
Without a readily determinable fair value37 65 39 
Interest on debt securities:   
Taxable2,916 3,601 3,666 
Non-taxable1,027 1,677 2,686 
Interest on interest-bearing time deposits11 58 
Other investments479 769 591 
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME63,780 65,194 54,594 
INTEREST EXPENSE:   
Interest on deposits6,634 9,526 5,753 
Interest on short-term borrowings227 311 
Interest on long-term debt921 1,035 361 
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE7,562 10,788 6,425 
NET INTEREST INCOME56,218 54,406 48,169 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES2,014 207 923 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES54,204 54,199 47,246 
NON-INTEREST INCOME:   
Fiduciary income5,009 4,354 3,958 
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts5,482 5,875 5,590 
Net gains (losses) on sales of debt securities221 (41)(8)
Bank owned life insurance income1,441 943 738 
Net gains from sales of loans2,297 328 223 
Other operating income1,291 889 549 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME15,741 12,348 11,050 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE:   
Salaries and employee benefits27,178 25,320 21,279 
Equipment expenses1,377 1,209 1,138 
Occupancy expense, net2,875 2,961 2,861 
State financial institutions tax1,708 1,669 1,197 
Marketing1,254 1,319 1,119 
Amortization of intangibles1,046 1,043 922 
FDIC insurance premiums, net256 225 419 
ATM expense1,028 580 580 
Computer maintenance and supplies1,107 1,094 990 
Telephone expense706 707 649 
Contracted services1,821 1,865 1,547 
Merger-related expenses114 2,123 
Other non-interest expense5,429 5,416 5,678 
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE45,785 43,522 40,502 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES24,160 23,025 17,794 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES4,085 4,113 2,949 
NET INCOME$20,075 18,912 14,845 
Earnings per common share:   
  Basic$1.55 1.44 1.24 
  Diluted1.55 1.44 1.24 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:   
Basic12,914,277 13,078,920 11,935,350 
Diluted12,914,584 13,082,893 11,942,253 
 2017 2016 2015
INTEREST INCOME:     
Interest and fees on loans$36,571
 35,600
 35,285
Interest on investment securities: 
  
  
Taxable4,328
 4,582
 4,197
Non-taxable3,130
 3,199
 2,848
Other investments434
 369
 329
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME44,463
 43,750
 42,659
      
INTEREST EXPENSE: 
  
  
Interest on deposits3,378
 3,440
 3,009
Interest on short-term borrowings209
 38
 24
Interest on long-term debt12
 26
 295
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE3,599
 3,504
 3,328
NET INTEREST INCOME40,864
 40,246
 39,331
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES215
 913
 1,366
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES40,649
 39,333
 37,965
      
NON-INTEREST INCOME: 
  
  
Fiduciary income3,473
 3,286
 3,262
Service charges and fees on deposit accounts5,236
 5,008
 4,920
Net gains on sales of securities233
 1,082
 495
Bank owned life insurance income867
 746
 625
Net gains from sales of loans166
 244
 343
Other operating income483
 487
 478
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME10,458
 10,853
 10,123
      
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE: 
  
  
Salaries and employee benefits18,585
 18,215
 17,593
Equipment expenses1,172
 1,048
 1,257
Occupancy expense, net2,613
 2,271
 2,307
State financial institutions tax1,137
 1,114
 1,001
Marketing873
 696
 720
Amortization of intangibles751
 753
 700
FDIC premiums423
 547
 598
ATM expense572
 721
 698
Computer maintenance and supplies882
 790
 782
Telephone expense735
 746
 707
Contracted services1,255
 1,033
 842
Other real estate owned10
 624
 489
Merger-related expenses118
 
 643
Other non-interest expense4,737
 4,703
 4,055
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE33,863
 33,261
 32,392
      
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES17,244
 16,925
 15,696
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES4,272
 4,443
 4,222
NET INCOME$12,972
 12,482
 11,474
      
Earnings per common share: 
  
  
  Basic$1.30
 1.26
 1.18
  Diluted1.29
 1.25
 1.17
      
Weighted average common shares outstanding: 
  
  
Basic10,005,575
 9,948,057
 9,704,965
Diluted10,012,511
 9,976,370
 9,811,467


The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 202020192018
Net income$20,075 18,912 14,845 
Other comprehensive income (loss):   
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities (net of taxes of $975, $1,450, and $(516) for 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively)3,666 5,456 (1,939)
Reclassification adjustment for net realized (gain) loss on sale of available-for-sale securities included in net income (net of taxes of $46, $(9), and $(2) for 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively)(175)32 
Change in nonqualified pension plan unrecognized net gain (loss) and unrecognized prior service cost (net of taxes of $(33), $(26), and $21 for 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively)(121)(96)81 
  Other comprehensive income (loss)3,370 5,392 (1,852)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$23,445 24,304 12,993 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:   
COMPONENTS OF ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX, AS OF YEAR-END:   
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale$4,349 857 (4,631)
Net unfunded liability for nonqualified pension plan(306)(184)(88)
Balance at year-end$4,043 673 (4,719)
 2017 2016 2015
Net income$12,972
 12,482
 11,474
      
Other comprehensive income (loss): 
  
  
      
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities (net of tax expense (benefit) of $285, $(1,242), and $(169) for 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively)585
 (2,390) (329)
      
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities included in net income (net of tax expense of $81, $370, and $168 for 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively)(152) (712) (327)
      
Change in nonqualified pension plan unrecognized net gain (loss) and unrecognized prior service cost (net of tax expense (benefit) of $(53), $128, and $55 for 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively)(158) 249
 107
      
  Other comprehensive income (loss)275
 (2,853) (549)
      
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME$13,247
 9,629
 10,925
      
      
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: 
  
  
COMPONENTS OF ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX, AS OF YEAR-END: 
  
  
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available-for-sale$(2,200) (2,633) 469
Net unfunded liability for nonqualified pension plan(142) 16
 (233)
Balance at year-end$(2,342) (2,617) 236


The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
Common
Shares
Outstanding
Common
Shares
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Shares
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
Balance, December 31, 201710,023,059 $76,977 87,301 (11,665)(2,342)150,271 
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles (1)— 525 (525)
Balance at December 31, 2017, as adjusted10,023,059 76,977 87,826 (11,665)(2,867)150,271 
Net income— 14,845 14,845 
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes— (1,852)(1,852)
Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan22,936 416 416 
Stock issued for acquisition of Columbus First Bancorp, Inc.3,253,060 63,598 63,598 
Exercise of stock options6,987 72 72 
Repurchase of common stock(21,400)(348)(348)
Compensation expense relating to restricted stock10,634 107 107 
Common stock dividends, $0.65 per share(8,124)(8,124)
Balance, December 31, 201813,295,276 141,170 94,547 (12,013)(4,719)218,985 
Net income— 18,912 18,912 
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes— 5,392 5,392 
Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan25,629 446 446 
Exercise of stock options3,374 41 41 
Repurchase of common stock(400,000)(6,834)(6,834)
Compensation expense relating to restricted stock12,504 134 134 
Common stock dividends, $0.69 per share(9,028)(9,028)
Balance, December 31, 201912,936,783 141,791 104,431 (18,847)673 228,048 
Net income— 20,075 20,075 
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes— 3,370 3,370 
Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan26,840 401 401 
Exercise of stock options9,593 114 114 
Repurchase of common stock(130,552)(1,872)(1,872)
Compensation expense relating to restricted stock15,661 137 137 
Common stock dividends, $0.73 per share(9,448)(9,448)
Balance, December 31, 202012,858,325 $142,443 115,058 (20,719)4,043 240,825 
 
Common
Shares
Outstanding

 
Common
Shares

 
Retained
Earnings

 
Treasury
Shares

 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

 
Total
Shareholders'
Equity

Balance, December 31, 20149,311,318
 $67,181
 69,394
 (11,665) 785
 125,695
Net income 
  
 11,474
  
  
 11,474
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes 
  
  
  
 (549) (549)
Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan24,610
 390
  
  
  
 390
Acquisition of BNB Bancorp, Inc.560,132
 9,063
       9,063
Exercise of stock options13,449
 152
       152
Excess tax benefit on exercise and forfeiture of stock options  13
       13
Compensation expense relating to stock options 
 19
  
  
  
 19
Compensation expense relating to restricted stock16,038
 90
       90
Common stock dividends, $0.64 per share 
  
 (6,239)  
  
 (6,239)
Balance, December 31, 20159,925,547
 76,908
 74,629
 (11,665) 236
 140,108
            
Net income 
  
 12,482
  
  
 12,482
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes 
  
  
  
 (2,853) (2,853)
Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan21,088
 379
  
  
  
 379
Repurchase of stock warrants  (1,545)       (1,545)
Exercise of stock options51,390
 592
       592
Excess tax benefit on exercise and forfeiture of stock options and vesting of restricted common stock  61
       61
Compensation expense relating to stock options 
 5
  
  
  
 5
Compensation expense relating to restricted stock
 90
       90
Common stock dividends, $0.64 per share 
  
 (6,375)  
  
 (6,375)
Balance, December 31, 20169,998,025
 76,490
 80,736
 (11,665) (2,617) 142,944
            
Net income 
  
 12,972
  
  
 12,972
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes 
  
  
  
 275
 275
Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan17,609
 360
  
  
  
 360
Exercise of stock options3,398
 51
       51
Compensation expense relating to stock options 
 1
  
  
  
 1
Compensation expense relating to restricted stock4,027
 75
       75
Common stock dividends, $0.64 per share 
  
 (6,407)  
  
 (6,407)
Balance, December 31, 201710,023,059
 $76,977
 87,301
 (11,665) (2,342) 150,271


(1) Represents the impact of adopting Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-02 and No. 2016-01. See Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements for more information.

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)
2017 2016 2015 202020192018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:     CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net income$12,972
 12,482
 11,474
Net income$20,075 18,912 14,845 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities- 
  
  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities-   
Depreciation, amortization and accretion3,308
 2,557
 2,997
Depreciation, amortization and accretion2,234 3,244 4,073 
Provision for loan losses215
 913
 1,366
Provision for loan losses2,014 207 923 
Impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income486
 
 
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)1,254
 928
 (58)
Deferred income tax provisionDeferred income tax provision134 419 228 
Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance(760) (746) (625)Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance(1,124)(943)(738)
Bank owned life insurance death benefits in excess of cash surrender value(107) 
 
Bank owned life insurance death benefits in excess of cash surrender value(317)
Realized gain on sales of securities available-for-sale(233) (1,082) (495)
Realized loss (gain) on sale of premises and equipment113
 33
 (1)
Realized loss from sale and write-downs of other real estate owned and repossessed assets3
 534
 378
Realized (gain) loss from equity securitiesRealized (gain) loss from equity securities(675)(264)73 
Realized (gain) loss from sales of debt securities available-for-saleRealized (gain) loss from sales of debt securities available-for-sale(221)41 
Realized (gain) loss from sale of premises and equipmentRealized (gain) loss from sale of premises and equipment(53)(1)575 
Realized (gain) loss from sale and impairment of other real estate owned and repossessed assetsRealized (gain) loss from sale and impairment of other real estate owned and repossessed assets(11)44 14 
Origination of mortgage loans for sale(7,513) (11,217) (7,725)Origination of mortgage loans for sale(65,890)(16,418)(8,924)
Realized gains from sales of loans(166) (244) (343)Realized gains from sales of loans(2,297)(328)(223)
Proceeds from sales of loans7,588
 11,353
 7,809
Proceeds from sales of loans67,467 16,590 9,033 
Penalty for prepayment of long-term debt
 251
 
Compensation expense related to stock options1
 5
 19
Compensation expense related to restricted stock75
 90
 90
Compensation expense related to restricted stock137 134 107 
Changes in: 
  
  
Changes in:   
Income receivable(4) (216) (160)
Accrued income receivableAccrued income receivable(4,573)230 215 
Other assets(269) (791) (3,302)Other assets(6,795)(1,373)(1,811)
Other liabilities1,172
 634
 1,815
Other liabilities3,573 1,474 1,344 
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS5,163
 3,002
 1,765
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS(6,397)3,056 4,897 
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES18,135
 15,484
 13,239
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES13,678 21,968 19,742 
     
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: 
  
  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available-for-sale43,246
 92,455
 97,981
Proceeds from maturities and calls of investment securities: 
  
  
Proceeds from sales of equity securitiesProceeds from sales of equity securities967 398 127 
Proceeds from sales of debt securities available-for-saleProceeds from sales of debt securities available-for-sale8,786 84,521 8,545 
Proceeds from maturities and calls of debt securities:Proceeds from maturities and calls of debt securities:   
Available-for-sale25,012
 84,529
 29,700
Available-for-sale66,170 28,942 24,249 
Held-to-maturity14,057
 6,640
 3,515
Held-to-maturity5,297 10,766 6,281 
Purchases of investment securities: 
  
  
Purchases of equity securitiesPurchases of equity securities(369)(367)(1,118)
Purchases of debt securities:Purchases of debt securities:   
Available-for-sale(27,012) (124,934) (163,859)Available-for-sale(102,920)(47,270)
Held-to-maturity(5,625) (25,010) (3,413)Held-to-maturity(2,582)(8,570)(3,431)
Proceeds from maturities of interest-bearing time depositsProceeds from maturities of interest-bearing time deposits996 9,354 
Proceeds from redemption of Federal Reserve Bank stockProceeds from redemption of Federal Reserve Bank stock
Purchase of Federal Reserve Bank stock
 
 (256)Purchase of Federal Reserve Bank stock(1,921)
Proceeds from sale of impaired loans
 
 4,559
Purchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stockPurchase of Federal Home Loan Bank stock(358)
Net increase in loans(29,692) (48,153) (42,530)Net increase in loans(54,196)(44,093)(65,842)
Purchase of bank owned life insurance
 (4,000) 
Purchase of bank owned life insurance(12,000)
Proceeds from bank owned life insurance death benefits189
 
 
Proceeds from bank owned life insurance mortality benefitsProceeds from bank owned life insurance mortality benefits958 
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned and repossessed assets971
 526
 245
Proceeds from sales of other real estate owned and repossessed assets208 19 21 
Additions to other real estate owned
 (182) (20)
Purchases of premises and equipment(6,617) (9,450) (504)Purchases of premises and equipment(2,791)(3,934)(600)
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment272
 63
 22
Proceeds from sales of premises and equipment421 651 
Net cash acquired from acquisition
 
 8,993
Net cash received from acquisition of Columbus First Bancorp, Inc.Net cash received from acquisition of Columbus First Bancorp, Inc.12,896 
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES14,801
 (27,516) (65,567)NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES(80,051)9,056 (10,788)
     
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 
  
  
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Net increase (decrease) in deposits(25,084) 23,745
 41,822
Net increase (decrease) in deposits107,143 47,361 (29,332)
Net increase in short-term borrowings4,960
 4,653
 20,742
Net decrease in short-term borrowingsNet decrease in short-term borrowings(56,230)(770)
Proceeds from long-term debtProceeds from long-term debt31,000 
Principal payments on long-term debt(295) (5,349) (5,410)Principal payments on long-term debt(19,000)(6,055)(7,214)
Penalty for prepayment of long-term debt
 (251) 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock41
 52
 66
Proceeds from issuance of common stock54 76 65 
Repurchase of stock warrants
 (1,545) 
Repurchase of common stockRepurchase of common stock(1,872)(6,834)(348)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options51
 592
 152
Proceeds from exercise of stock options114 41 72 
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted common stock
 61
 13
Cash dividends paid on common stock(6,088) (6,048) (5,915)Cash dividends paid on common stock(9,101)(8,658)(7,773)
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES(26,415) 15,910
 51,470
NET CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES77,338 (30,299)(14,300)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS6,521
 3,878
 (858)NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS10,965 725 (5,346)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR18,865
 14,987
 15,845
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR20,765 20,040 25,386 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR$25,386
 18,865
 14,987
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR$31,730 20,765 20,040 
LCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIESLCNB CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
For the years ended December 31,For the years ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
     202020192018
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:     SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:   
CASH PAID DURING THE YEAR FOR:     CASH PAID DURING THE YEAR FOR:   
Interest$3,577
 3,542
 3,396
Interest$7,809 10,480 5,908 
Income taxes2,185
 4,420
 4,820
Income taxes3,811 3,471 1,950 
     
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITY: 
  
  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITY:   
Transfer from loans to other real estate owned and repossessed assets974
 32
 79
Transfer from loans to other real estate owned and repossessed assets17 244 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligationsRight-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations1,388 5,775 
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 20172020


NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


LCNB Corp. (the "Company" or “LCNB”), an Ohio corporation formed in December 1998, is a financial holding company whose principal activity is the ownership of LCNB National Bank (the "Bank").  The Bank was founded in 1877 and provides full banking services, including trustWealth Management and brokerageInvestment services, to customers primarily in Southwestern Ohio and South Central Ohio.Franklin County Ohio and contiguous areas.


BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.  The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and with general practices in the banking industry.


Certain prior period data presented in the consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income.


USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash, balances due from banks, federal funds sold, and interest-bearing demand deposits with original maturities of twelve months or less.  Deposits with other banks routinely have balances greater than FDIC insured limits.  Management considers the risk of loss to be very low with respect to such deposits.


INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Certain municipal debt securities that management has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as “held-to-maturity” and recorded at amortized cost.  SecuritiesDebt securities not classified as held-to-maturity are classified as “available-for-sale” and recorded at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported in other comprehensive income, a separate component of shareholders’ equity.  Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recognized as adjustments to interest income using the level-yield method.  Realized gains or losses from the sale of securities are recorded on the trade date and are computed using the specific identification method.


Declines in the fair value of debt securities below their cost that are deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, and for which the Company does not intend to sell the securities and it is not more likely than not that the securities will be sold before the anticipated recovery of the impairment, are separated into losses related to credit factors and losses related to other factors.  The losses related to credit factors are recognized in earnings and losses related to other factors are recognized in other comprehensive income.  In estimating other than temporary impairment losses, management considers the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. TheManagement determined that no such impairment adjustment was required to be made in the Company's consolidated statementsConsolidated Statements of incomeIncome as of December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015, do not reflect any such impairment.2018.


Equity securities are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income.

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Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") stock is an equity interest in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati.  It can be sold only at its par value of $100 per share and only to the FHLB or to another member institution.  In addition, the equity ownership rights are more limited than would be the case for a public company because of the oversight role exercised by the Federal Housing Finance Agency in the process of budgeting and approving dividends.  Federal Reserve Bank stock is similarly restricted in marketability and value.  Both investments are carried at cost, which is their par value.


FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank stock are both subject to minimum ownership requirements by member banks.  The required investments in common stock are based on predetermined formulas.



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LOANS
The Company’s loan portfolio includes most types of commercial and industrial loans, commercial loans secured by real estate, residential real estate loans, consumer loans, agricultural loans and other types of loans. Most of the properties collateralizing the loan portfolio are located within the Company’s market area.


Loans are stated at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned income, deferred origination fees and costs, and the allowance for loan losses.  Interest income is accrued on the unpaid principal balance. The delinquency status of a loan is based on contractual terms and not on how recently payments have been received.  Generally, a loan is placed on non-accrual status when it is classified as impaired or there is an indication that the borrower’s cash flow may not be sufficient to make payments as they come due, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection.  Subsequent cash receipts on non-accrual loans are recorded as a reduction of principal and interest income is recorded once principal recovery is reasonably assured.  The current year's accrued interest on loans placed on non-accrual status is charged against earnings. Previous years' accrued interest is charged against the allowance for loan losses. Non-accrual loans are returned to accrual status when, in the opinion of management, the financial position of the borrower indicates there is no longer a reasonable doubt as to the timely collection of interest or principal.


Loan origination fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred and the net amount amortized as an adjustment of loan yields.  These amounts are being amortized over the lives of the related loans.


In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into off-balance sheet financial instruments consisting of commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit.  Such financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated financial statements when they are funded.  The credit risk associated with these commitments is evaluated in a manner similar to the allowance for loan losses.


Loans acquired from mergers are recorded at fair value with no carryover of the acquired entity's previously established allowance for loan losses.  The excess of expected cash flows over the estimated fair value of acquired loans is recognized as interest income over the remaining contractual lives of the loans using the level yield method. Subsequent decreases in expected cash flows will require additions to the allowance for loan losses.  Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows result in the recognition of additional interest income over the then-remaining contractual lives of the loans. Management estimates the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition using a third-party risk model, which incorporates the estimate of key assumptions, such as default rates, severity, and prepayment speeds.


Impaired loans acquired are accounted for under FASB ASCFinancial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") No. 310-30.  Factors considered in evaluating whether an acquired loan was impaired include delinquency status and history, updated borrower credit status, collateral information, and current loan-to-value information.  The difference between contractually required payments at the time of acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected is referred to as the nonaccretable difference.  The interest component of the cash flows expected to be collected is referred to as the accretable yield and is recognized as interest income over the remaining contractual life of the loan using the level yield method.   Subsequent decreases in expected cash flows will require additions to the allowance for loan losses.  Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows will result in a reclassification from the nonaccretable difference to the accretable yield.
 



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ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense.  Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the collectibilitycollectability of the principal is unlikely.  Consumer loans are charged off when they reach 120 days past due.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.









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The provision for loan losses is determined by management based upon its evaluation of the amount needed to maintain the allowance for loan losses at a level considered appropriate in relation to the estimated risk of losses inherent in the portfolio.  Current methodology used by management to estimate the allowance takes into consideration such factors as changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, review of specific problem loans, historic categorical trends, current delinquency levels as related to historical levels, portfolio growth rates, changes in composition of the portfolio, the current economic environment, as well as current allowance adequacy in relation to the portfolio.  Management is cognizant that reliance on historical information coupled with the cyclical nature of the economy, including credit cycles, affects the allowance.  Management considers all of these factors prior to making any adjustments to the allowance due to the subjectivity and imprecision involved in allocation methodology.  This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.


The allowance consists of specific and general components.  The specific component relates to loans that are specifically reviewed for impairment.  For such loans, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan.  The general component covers loans not specifically reviewed for impairment and homogeneous loan pools, such as residential real estate and consumer loans.  The general component is measured for each loan category separately based on each category’s average of historical loss experience over a trailing sixty month period, adjusted for qualitative factors.  Such qualitative factors may include current economic conditions if different from the five-year historical loss period, trends in underperforming loans, trends in volume and terms of loan categories, concentrations of credit, and trends in loan quality.


A loan is considered impaired when management believes, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Bank will be unable to collect all amounts due, including principal and interest, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  An impaired loan is measured by the present value of expected future cash flows using the loan's effective interest rate.  An impaired collateral-dependent loan may be measured based on collateral value.  Smaller-balance homogeneous loans, including residential mortgage and consumer installment loans, thatwhich are not evaluated individually are collectively evaluated for impairment.


PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Land is stated at cost. Depreciation is computed on both the straight-line and accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally 15 to 40 years for premises and 3 to 10 years for equipment.  Leasehold improvements are amortized over the terms of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter. Costs incurred for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Premises and equipment are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a particular asset may not be recoverable.


OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNEDLEASES
Other real estate owned includes properties acquired through foreclosure.  Such property is held for sale and is initially recorded at fair value, less costs to sell, establishing a new cost basis.  Fair value is primarily based on a property appraisal obtained at the time of transfer and any periodic updates that may be obtained thereafter.  The allowance for loan losses is charged for any write down of the loan’s carrying value to fair value at the date of transfer.  Any subsequent reductions in fair value and expenses incurred from holding other real estate owned are charged to other non-interest expense.  Costs, excluding interest, relating to the improvement of other real estate owned are capitalized.  Gains and losses from the sale of other real estate owned are included in other non-interest expense.

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired in a business combination.  Goodwill is not amortized, but is instead subject to an annual review for impairment.

Mortgage servicing rights on originated mortgage loans that have been sold are initially recorded at their estimated fair values.  Mortgage servicing rights are amortized to loan servicing income in proportion to and over the period of estimated servicing income.  Such assets are periodically evaluated as to the recoverability of their carrying value.


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The Company’s other intangible assets relate to core deposits acquired from business combinations.  These intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.  Management evaluates whether events or circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining useful life or carrying value of the amortizing intangible should be revised.

BANK OWNED LIFE INSURANCE
The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain officers of the Company.  The Company is the beneficiary of these policies and has recorded the estimated cash surrender value in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.  Income on the policies, based on the increase in cash surrender value and any incremental death benefits, is included in other non-interest income in the consolidated statements of income.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
LCNB has elected to account for its investment in an affordable housing tax credit limited partnership using the proportional amortization method described in FASB ASU 2014-01, "Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects (A Consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)." Under the proportional amortization method, an investor amortizes the initial cost of the investment to income tax expense in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of income tax expense. The investment in the limited partnership is included in other assets and the unfunded amount is included in accrued interest and other liabilities in LCNB's consolidated balance sheets.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy to prioritize the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value.  A financial instrument’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  The three broad input levels are:
Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the reporting date;
Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3 - inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability.

Accounting guidance permits, but does not require, companies to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value.  The decision to elect the fair value option is made individually for each instrument and is irrevocable once made.  Changes in fair value for the selected instruments are recorded in earnings. The Company did not select any financial instruments for the fair value election in 2017 or 2016.

ADVERTISING EXPENSE
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are recorded as a marketing expense, a component of non-interest expense.

PENSION PLANS
Eligible employees of the Company hired before 2009 participate in a multiple-employer qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan.  This plan is accounted for as a multi-employer plan because assets contributed by an employer are not segregated in a separate account or restricted to provide benefits only to employees of that employer.

Citizens National had a qualified noncontributory, defined benefit pension plan, which has been assumed by the Company, that covers eligible employees hired before May 1, 2005. This is a single employer plan.

TREASURY STOCK
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STOCK OPTIONS AND RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD PLANS
The cost of employee services received in exchange for stock option grants is the grant-date fair value of the award estimated using an option-pricing model.  The compensation cost for restricted stock awards is based on the market price of the Company's common stock at the date of grant multiplied by the number of shares granted that are expected to vest. The estimated cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period the employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period.  The Company uses a Black-Scholes pricing model and related assumptions for estimating the fair value of stock option grants and a five-year vesting period for stock options and restricted stock.

INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes are determined using the asset and liability method of accounting.  Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of temporary differences between the book and tax basis of the various balance sheet assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.

Management analyzes material tax positions taken in any income tax return for any tax jurisdiction and determines the likelihood of the positions being sustained in a tax examination.  A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur.  The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination.  For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.

EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share allocated  to common shareholders is calculated using the two-class method and is computed by dividing net income allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share is adjusted for the dilutive effects of stock based compensation and warrants and is calculated using the two-class method or the treasury stock method.  The diluted average number of common shares outstanding has been increased for the assumed exercise of stock based compensation and warrants with the proceeds used to purchase treasury shares at the average market price for the period.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
From time to time the FASB issues an Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") to communicate changes to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). The following information provides brief summaries of newly issued but not yet effective ASUs that could have an effect on LCNB’s financial position or results of operations:

ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)"
ASU No. 2014-09 was issued in May 2014 and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance for contracts to transfer goods or services or other nonfinancial assets. Lease contracts, insurance contracts, and most financial instruments are not included in the scope of this update. ASU No. 2014-09 provides that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance enumerates five steps that entities should follow in achieving this core principle. Additional disclosures providing information about contracts with customers are required.

Guidance in ASU No. 2014-09 has been clarified by the following ASUs:
ASU No. 2016-08, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)"
ASU No. 2016-10, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing"
ASU No. 2016-12, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients"
ASU No. 2016-20, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Technical Corrections and Improvements"


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As extended by ASU No. 2015-14, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date," ASU No. 2014-09 and the clarifying ASUs are effective for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. Transitional guidance is included in the updates. Earlier adoption is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. LCNB's revenue is comprised of net interest income, which is explicitly excluded from the scope of ASU No. 2014-09, and non-interest income. LCNB management has finalized its assessment of the update's affect on non-interest income and has determined that the amendments in ASU No. 2014-09 will not result in a material change from current accounting. Changes to related disclosures are still being analyzed.

ASU No. 2016-01, "Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities"
ASU No. 2016-01 was issued in January 2016 and applies to all entities that hold financial assets or owe financial liabilities. It makes targeted changes to generally accepted accounting principles for public companies as follows:
1.Requires most equity investments to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income.
2.Simplifies the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment. When a qualitative assessment indicates that impairment exists, an entity is required to measure the investment at fair value.
3.Eliminates the requirement to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet.
4.Requires use of the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes.
5.Requires an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments.
6.Requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset (that is, securities or loans and receivables) on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements.
7.Clarifies that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity’s other deferred tax assets.

For public business entities, the new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim reporting periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. Adoption of ASU No. 2016-01 did not have a material impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.

ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842),"
ASU No. 2016-02 was issued in February 2016 andadopted by LCNB as of January 1, 2019. It requires a lessee to recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments ("the lease liability") and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments. When measuring assets and liabilities arising from a lease, the lessee should include payments to be made in optional periods only if the lessee is reasonably certain, as defined, to exercise an option to the lease or not to exercise an option to terminate the lease. Optional payments to purchase the underlying asset should be included if the lessee is reasonably certain it will exercise the purchase option. Most variable lease payments should be excluded except for those that depend on an index or a rate or are in substance fixed payments.




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A lessee shall classify a lease as a finance lease if it meets any of five listed criteria:
1.The lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset to the lessee by the end of the lease term.
2.The lease grants the lessee an option to purchase the underlying asset that the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise.
3.The lease term is for the major part of the remaining economic life of the underlying asset.
4.The present value of the sum of the lease payments and any residual value guaranteed by the lessee equals or exceeds substantially all of the fair value of the underlying asset.
5.The underlying asset is of such a specialized nature that it is expected to have no alternative use to the lessor at the end of the lease term.



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For finance leases, a lessee shall recognize in the statement of income interest on the lease liability separately from amortization of the right-of-use asset. Amortization of the right-of-use asset shall be on a straight-line basis, unless another basis is more representative of the pattern in which the lessee expects to consume the right-of-use asset’s future economic benefits.designated criteria. If the lease does not meet any of the five criteria, the lessee shall classify it as an operating lease andlease. All leases entered into by LCNB through December 31, 2020 are classified as operating leases. Lessees shall recognize a single lease cost on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Forterm for operating leases. LCNB has adopted an accounting policy election to not recognize lease assets and lease liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. If a lessee makes this election, it should recognize leaseless. Lease expense for such leases will generally be recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.


The amendments in this update areOTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED
Other real estate owned includes properties acquired through foreclosure.  Such property is held for sale and is initially recorded at fair value, less costs to be applied usingsell, establishing a modified retrospective approach, as defined, and are effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early applicationnew cost basis.  Fair value is permitted. LCNB estimates that it will recognize discounted right of use assets and lease liabilities totaling approximately $5 million for the leases disclosed in Note 8 - Leases. This projection isprimarily based on various assumptions, includinga property appraisal obtained at the leveltime of interest ratestransfer and no significant increases in leasing activity,any periodic updates that may change between now and the effective date.

ASU No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments"
ASU No. 2016-13 was issued in June 2016 and, once effective, will significantly change current guidance for recognizing impairment of financial instruments. Current guidance requires an "incurred loss" methodology for recognizing credit losses that delays recognition until it is probable a loss has been incurred. ASU No. 2016-13 replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology with a new methodology that reflects expected credit losses over the lives of the loans and requires consideration of a broader range of information to inform credit loss estimates.be obtained thereafter.  The ASU requires an organization to estimate all expected credit losses for financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans and held-to-maturity debt securities, based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Additional disclosures are required.

ASU No. 2016-13 also amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. Under the new guidance, entities will determine whether all or a portion of the unrealized loss on an available-for-sale debt security is a credit loss. Any credit loss will be recognized as an allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities rather than as a direct reduction of the amortized cost basis of the investment, as is currently required. As a result, entities will recognize improvements to estimated credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities immediately in earnings rather than as interest income over time, as currently required.

ASU No. 2016-13 eliminates the current accounting model for purchased credit impaired loans and debt securities. Instead, purchased financial assets with credit deterioration will be recorded gross of estimated credit losses as of the date of acquisition and the estimated credit losses amounts will be added to the allowance for credit losses. Thereafter, entities will account for additional impairment of such purchased assets using the models listed above.
ASU No. 2016-13 will take effect for U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filers for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early application will be permitted for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. While LCNB's Loan Committee expects that the implementation of ASU No. 2016-13 will increase the balance of the allowance for loan losses it is continuingcharged for any write down of the loan’s carrying value to evaluatefair value at the potential impact on LCNB's resultsdate of operationstransfer.  Any subsequent reductions in fair value and financial position. The Loan Committeeexpenses incurred from holding other real estate owned are charged to other non-interest expense.  Costs, excluding interest, relating to the improvement of other real estate owned are capitalized.  Gains and losses from the sale of other real estate owned are included in other non-interest expense.

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill is currently analyzing its data collection efforts, pool segmentation,the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired in a business combination.  Goodwill is not amortized, but is instead subject to an annual review for impairment. A review for impairment may be conducted more frequently than annually if circumstances indicate a possible impairment. Impairment indicators that may be considered include the condition of the economy and reporting mechanisms to prepare for adoption of this ASU. The financial statementbanking industry; estimated future cash flows; government intervention and regulatory updates; the impact of this new standard cannotrecent events to financial performance and cost factors of the reporting unit; performance of LCNB’s stock, and other relevant events. These and other factors could lead to a conclusion that goodwill is impaired, which would require LCNB to write off the difference between the estimated fair value of the company and the carrying value.

Mortgage servicing rights on originated mortgage loans that have been sold are initially recorded at their estimated fair values.  Mortgage servicing rights are amortized to loan servicing income in proportion to and over the period of estimated servicing income.  Such assets are periodically evaluated as to the recoverability of their carrying value.

The Company’s other intangible assets relate to core deposits acquired from business combinations.  These intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.  Management evaluates whether events or circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining useful life or carrying value of the amortizing intangible should be reasonablyrevised.

BANK OWNED LIFE INSURANCE
The Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain officers of the Company.  The Company is the beneficiary of these policies and has recorded the estimated at this time.cash surrender value in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Income on the policies, based on the increase in cash surrender value and any incremental death benefits, is included in non-interest income in the Consolidated Statements of Income.



AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP








LCNB has elected to account for its investment in an affordable housing tax credit limited partnership using the proportional amortization method described in "ASU 2014-01, "Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Projects (A Consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force)." Under the proportional amortization method, an investor amortizes the initial cost of the investment to income tax expense in proportion to the tax credits and other tax benefits received and recognizes the net investment performance in the income statement as a component of income tax expense. The investment in the limited partnership is included in other assets and the unfunded amount is included in accrued interest and other liabilities in LCNB's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Accounting guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy to prioritize the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value.  A financial instrument’s level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  The three broad input levels are:
Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the reporting date;
Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3 - inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability.

Accounting guidance permits, but does not require, companies to measure many financial instruments and certain other items, including loans and debt securities, at fair value.  The decision to elect the fair value option is made individually for each instrument and is irrevocable once made.  Changes in fair value for the selected instruments are recorded in earnings. The Company did not select any financial instruments for the fair value election in 2020 or 2019.

ADVERTISING EXPENSE
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are recorded as a marketing expense, a component of non-interest expense.

PENSION PLANS
Eligible employees of the Company hired before 2009 participate in a multiple-employer qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan.  This plan is accounted for as a multi-employer plan because assets contributed by an employer are not segregated in a separate account or restricted to provide benefits only to employees of that employer.

Citizens National had a qualified noncontributory, defined benefit pension plan, which has been assumed by the Company, that covers eligible employees hired before May 1, 2005. This is a single employer plan.

TREASURY STOCK
Common shares repurchased are recorded at cost. Cost of shares retired or reissued is determined using the weighted average method.

STOCK OPTIONS AND RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD PLANS
The cost of employee services received in exchange for stock option grants is the grant-date fair value of the award estimated using an option-pricing model.  The compensation cost for restricted stock awards is based on the market price of the Company's common stock at the date of grant multiplied by the number of shares granted that are expected to vest. The estimated cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period the employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period.  The Company uses a Black-Scholes pricing model and related assumptions for estimating the fair value of stock option grants and a five-year vesting period for stock options and restricted stock.

REVENUE RECOGNITION
FASB ASC No. 606, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" ("ASC No. 606") provides that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance enumerates five steps that entities should follow in achieving this core principle. Revenue generated from financial instruments, including loans and investment securities, are not included in the scope of ASC No. 606. The adoption of ASC No. 606 did not result in a change to the accounting for any of LCNB's revenue streams that are within the scope of the amendments. Revenue-generating activities that are within the scope of ASC 606 and that are presented as non-interest income in LCNB's Consolidated Statements of Income include:
Fiduciary income - this includes periodic fees due from Wealth Management and Investment Services customers for managing the customers' financial assets. Fees are generally charged on a quarterly or annual basis and are recognized ratably throughout the period, as the services are provided on an ongoing basis.


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Service charges and fees on deposit accounts - these include general service fees charged for deposit account maintenance and activity and transaction-based fees charged for certain services, such as debit card, wire transfer, or overdraft activities. Revenue is recognized when the performance obligation is completed, which is generally after a transaction is completed or monthly for account maintenance services.

INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes are determined using the asset and liability method of accounting.  Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is determined based on the tax effects of temporary differences between the book and tax basis of the various balance sheet assets and liabilities and gives current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws.

Management analyzes material tax positions taken in any income tax return for any tax jurisdiction and determines the likelihood of the positions being sustained in a tax examination.  A tax position is recognized as a benefit only if it is “more likely than not” that the tax position would be sustained in a tax examination, with a tax examination being presumed to occur.  The amount recognized is the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized on examination.  For tax positions not meeting the “more likely than not” test, no tax benefit is recorded.

EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share allocated to common shareholders is calculated using the two-class method and is computed by dividing net income allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted earnings per share is adjusted for the dilutive effects of stock based compensation and is calculated using the two-class method or the treasury stock method.  The diluted average number of common shares outstanding has been increased for the assumed exercise of stock based compensation with the proceeds used to purchase treasury shares at the average market price for the period.

ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

ASU No. 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment"
ASU No. 2017-04 was issued in January 2017 and was adopted by LCNB as of January 1, 2020. It applies to public and other entities that have goodwill reported in their financial statements. To simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill, this ASU eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. In computing the implied fair value of goodwill under Step 2, an entity had to perform procedures to determine the fair value at the impairment testing date of its assets and liabilities, including unrecognized assets and liabilities, following the procedure that would be required in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Instead, under the amendments in this update, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. A public business entity that is an SEC filer should adopt the amendments in this update on a prospective basis for its annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Adoption of ASU No. 2017-04 is not expected to have a material impact on LCNB's results of operations or financial position.

ASU No. 2017-07, "Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost
and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost"
ASU No. 2017-07 was issued in March 2017 and applies to all employers that offer to their employees defined benefit pension plans, other postretirement benefit plans, or other types of benefits accounted for under Topic 715. The amendments in this update require that an employer report the service cost component in the same line item or items as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net benefit cost, as defined, are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside a subtotal of income from operations, if one is presented. If a separate line item or items are not used, the line item or items used in the income statement to present the other components of net benefit cost must be disclosed. The amendments in ASU No. 2017-07 are effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods. The amendments in this update are to be applied retrospectively for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in the income statement. Adoption of ASU No. 2017-07 did not have a material impact on LCNB's results of consolidated operations or financial position.


ASU No. 2017-09, "Compensation2018-13, "Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting"Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement"
ASU No. 2017-092018-13 was issued in May 2017August 2018 and was adopted by LCNB as of January 1, 2020. It applies to any entityall entities that changes the termsare required to make disclosures about recurring or conditions of a share-based payment award.nonrecurring fair value measurements. The amendments in this update provide that an entity would not apply modification accounting under the guidance in Topic 718 if themodify fair value vesting conditions,disclosure requirements, including the deletion, modification, and classificationaddition of the awards are the same immediately before and after the modification. The amendments are to be applied prospectively and are effective for all entities for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017.certain targeted disclosures. Adoption of ASU No. 2017-092018-13 did not have a material impact on LCNB's results of consolidated operations or financial position.








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ASU No. 2017-12, "Derivatives2018-15, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Hedging (Topic 815)Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements toCustomer's Accounting for Hedging Activities"Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract"
ASU No. 2017-122018-15 was issued in August 20172018 and was adopted by LCNB on January 1, 2020. It applies to anyentities that are a customer in a hosting arrangement, as defined, that is accounted for as a service contract. The amendments in this update require an entity (customer) in a hosting arrangement that electsis a service contract to apply hedgefollow the guidance in Subtopic 350-40 to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as an asset related to the service contract and which costs to expense. Capitalized implementation costs are to be expensed over the term of the hosting arrangement. Adoption of ASU No. 2018-15 did not have a material impact on LCNB's results of consolidated operations or financial position.

ASU No. 2020-04, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting"
ASU No. 2020-04 was issued in March 2020 and provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for or recognizing the effects of reference rate reform on financial reporting. The amendments provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The amendments in accordance with currentthis update are effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. LCNB does not expect the guidance in ASU No. 2020-04 will have a material impact on its results of consolidated operations or financial position.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS NOT YET EFFECTIVE
From time to time the FASB issues an ASU to communicate changes to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The following information provides brief summaries of newly issued but not yet effective ASUs that could have an effect on LCNB’s financial position or results of consolidated operations:

ASU No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments"
ASU No. 2016-13 was issued in June 2016 and, once effective, will significantly change current guidance for recognizing impairment of financial instruments. Current guidance requires an "incurred loss" methodology for recognizing credit losses that delays recognition until it is probable a loss has been incurred. ASU No. 2016-13 replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology with a new current expected credit loss ("CECL") methodology that reflects expected credit losses over the lives of the loans and requires consideration of a broader range of information to inform credit loss estimates. The ASU requires an organization to estimate all expected credit losses for financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans and held-to-maturity debt securities, based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Additional disclosures are required.

ASU No. 2016-13 also amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. Under the new guidance, entities will determine whether all or a portion of the unrealized loss on an available-for-sale debt security is a credit loss. Any credit loss will be recognized as an allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities rather than as a direct reduction of the amortized cost basis of the investment, as is currently required. As a result, entities will recognize improvements to estimated credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities immediately in earnings rather than as interest income over time, as currently required.

ASU No. 2016-13 eliminates the current accounting model for purchased credit impaired loans and debt securities. Instead, purchased financial assets with credit deterioration will be recorded gross of estimated credit losses as of the date of acquisition and the estimated credit losses amounts will be added to the allowance for credit losses. Thereafter, entities will account for additional impairment of such purchased assets using the models listed above.
Originally, ASU No. 2016-13 would have taken effect for SEC filers for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. At their meeting on October 16, 2019, FASB approved a final ASU delaying the effective date for several major standards, including ASU No. 2016-13, if certain qualifications are met. The new effective date for SEC filers eligible to be smaller reporting companies ("SRC"), as defined, will be fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2022. Early adoption is permitted. As an SRC, LCNB intends to adopt ASU No. 2016-13 for the fiscal year, and interim periods within the fiscal year, beginning after December 15, 2022.

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LCNB has created a cross-functional CECL Committee, which reports to the Audit Committee, composed of members from the lending, Wealth Management, and finance departments. During 2017, the CECL Committee selected a vendor to assist in implementation of and ongoing compliance with the new requirements. It has completed analyzing its data collection efforts, selected a calculation model, analyzed its pool segmentation and reporting mechanisms, and has recently finished back testing in preparation for adoption of the new methodology. While the committee and management expect that the implementation of ASU No. 2016-13 will increase the balance of the allowance for loan losses, they are continuing to evaluate the potential impact on LCNB's results of operations and financial position. The financial statement impact of this new standard cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.

ASU No. 2018-14, "Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans"
ASU No. 2018-14 was issued in August 2018. The amendments in this update better align an entity’s risk management activitiesmodify disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans, including the deletion, modification, and financial reporting for hedging relationships through changes to both the designation and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and the presentationaddition of hedge results. To meet that objective, the amendments expand and refine hedge accounting for both nonfinancial and financial risk components.certain targeted disclosures. The amendments are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years.2020. Early applicationadoption is permitted. LCNB does not currently own any instruments within the scopeThe amendments are to be applied on a retrospective basis to all periods presented upon adoption. Adoption of ASU No. 2017-12 and its adoption is2018-14 will not expected to have a material impact on itsLCNB's results of consolidated operations or financial position.








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ASU No. 2018-02,2019-12, "Income Statement - Reporting ComprehensiveTaxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income"Taxes"
ASU No. 2018-022019-12 was issued in February 2018December 2019 and addresses a narrow-scope financial reporting issue that arose as a consequence ofsimplifies the passage of H.R. 1, originally known asaccounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the “Tax Cutsgeneral principles in Topic 740 and Jobs Act.” GAAP requires adjustment of deferred tax assetsclarifies and liabilities for the effect of a change in tax laws or rates with the effect to be included in income from continuing operations in the reporting period that includes the enactment date. This guidance is applicable even in situations in which the related income tax effects of items in accumulatedamends certain other comprehensive income were originally recognized in other comprehensive income rather than in income from continuing operations. As a consequence, the tax effects of items within accumulated other comprehensive income, referred to as stranded tax effects in the update, do not reflect the appropriate tax rate.guidance. The amendments in ASU No. 2018-02 allow a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for the stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Because the amendments only relate to the reclassification of the income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the underlying guidance that requires that the effect of a change in tax laws or rates be included in income from continuing operations is not affected. ASU No. 2018-02 isthis update are effective for allpublic business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018,2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period. LCNB intends to early adoptAdoption of ASU No. 2018-02 as of January 1, 2018 and reclassify its stranded tax effects totaling $486,000 (credit) into retained earnings.


NOTE 2 – ACQUISITIONS (UNAUDITED)

On December 20, 2017, LCNB and Columbus First Bancorp, Inc. (“CFB”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Merger Agreement”) pursuant2019-12 is not expected to which CFB will merge with and into LCNB in an all-stock transaction. Immediately following the merger of CFB into LCNB, Columbus First Bank,have a wholly-owned subsidiary of CFB, will be merged into theBank. Columbus First Bank operates from one full-service office located in Worthington, Ohio. Subject to customary regulatory approvals, LCNB and CFB shareholder approvals, and other conditions set forth in the definitive merger agreement, the transaction is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2018. At that time, Columbus First Bank's office will become a branch of the Bank.

Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of each company, the shareholders of CFB will be entitled to receive two LCNB common shares for each outstanding CFB common share. Any unexercised stock options of CFB will be canceled in exchange for a cash payment. Basedmaterial impact on LCNB's closing share price of $18.50 as of February 28, 2018, the transaction is valued at $37.00 for each CFB share or approximately $58.8 million in aggregate. As of February 28, 2018, Columbus First has 1,589,516 shares outstanding, as well as 65,724 options with a weighted average strike price of $14.06 per share.

The acquisition will be accounted for in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities
of CFB will be recorded at their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of the estimated fair value of LCNB common shares issued over the net fair values of the assets acquired, including identifiable intangible assets and liabilities assumed, will be recorded as goodwill. The results of consolidated operations will be included in the consolidated income statement from the date of the acquisition. Goodwill will be subject to an annual test for impairment and the amount impaired, if any, will be charged to expense at the time of impairment.or financial position.

The estimated fair values of the assets and liabilities have not yet been determined. The recorded amounts reflected on the historic financial records of CFB as of December 31, 2017 include total assets of approximately $330.4 million, consisting primarily of net loans of $279.7 million and interest-bearing deposits of $36.5 million. Recorded liabilities totaling approximately $297.7 million consisted primarily of deposits totaling $259.3 million.









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NOTE 32 - INVESTMENT SECURITIES


The amortized cost and estimated fair value of available-for-sale investmentequity and debt securities at December 31 are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
2017       
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:       
20202020
Debt Securities Available-for-Sale:Debt Securities Available-for-Sale:
U.S. Treasury notes$2,283
 
 24
 2,259
U.S. Treasury notes$2,268 120 2,388 
U.S. Agency notes84,837
 57
 1,633
 83,261
U.S. Agency notes66,983 950 33 67,900 
Corporate BondsCorporate Bonds1,200 21 1,179 
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities68,347
 33
 1,227
 67,153
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities88,455 3,180 91,634 
Municipal securities: 
  
  
  
Non-taxable102,849
 343
 1,018
 102,174
Taxable20,313
 175
 122
 20,366
Mutual funds2,586
 2
 46
 2,542
Trust preferred securities49
 1
 
 50
Equity securities574
 97
 4
 667
$281,838
 708
 4,074
 278,472
       
Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:       
Municipal securities:       Municipal securities:    
Non-taxable$28,871
 101
 227
 28,745
Non-taxable12,651 282 12,933 
Taxable3,700
 
 95
 3,605
Taxable32,409 1,031 33,437 
$32,571
 101
 322
 32,350
$203,966 5,563 58 209,471 
       
2016       
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:       
U.S. Treasury notes$28,180
 41
 76
 28,145
U.S. Agency notes87,098
 150
 1,848
 85,400
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities72,402
 89
 1,444
 71,047
Municipal securities: 
  
  
  
Non-taxable114,064
 574
 1,623
 113,015
Taxable19,710
 220
 85
 19,845
Mutual funds2,527
 
 45
 2,482
Trust preferred securities49
 
 1
 48
Equity securities632
 55
 10
 677
$324,662
 1,129
 5,132
 320,659
       
Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:       
Debt Securities Held-to-Maturity:Debt Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Municipal securities:       Municipal securities:
Non-taxable$31,015
 56
 352
 30,719
Non-taxable$21,408 181 21,589 
Taxable9,988
 
 217
 9,771
Taxable3,402 37 3,371 
$41,003
 56
 569
 40,490
$24,810 187 37 24,960 
20192019
Debt Securities Available-for-Sale:Debt Securities Available-for-Sale:
U.S. Treasury notesU.S. Treasury notes$2,273 36 2,309 
U.S. Agency notesU.S. Agency notes48,745 273 34 48,984 
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securitiesU.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities83,977 672 243 84,406 
Municipal securities:Municipal securities:    
Non-taxableNon-taxable22,174 161 14 22,321 
TaxableTaxable19,746 269 35 19,980 
$176,915 1,411 326 178,000 
Debt Securities Held-to-Maturity:Debt Securities Held-to-Maturity:
Municipal securities:Municipal securities:
Non-taxableNon-taxable$24,300 343 24,638 
TaxableTaxable3,225 25 3,250 
$27,525 368 27,888 








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NOTE 32 - INVESTMENT SECURITIES(Continued)

Information concerning debt securities with gross unrealized losses at December 31, 2017 and 2016, aggregated by length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, is as follows (in thousands):
Less Than Twelve MonthsTwelve Months or More
Less Than Twelve Months Twelve Months or More Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
20202020
Available-for-Sale:Available-for-Sale:
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
2017       
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:       
U.S. Treasury notes$2,259
 24
 
 
U.S. Agency notesU.S. Agency notes$10,674 33 
Corporate BondsCorporate Bonds679 21 
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securitiesU.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities290 
Municipal securities:Municipal securities:   
Non-taxableNon-taxable38 
TaxableTaxable3,063 
$14,744 58 
Held-to-Maturity:Held-to-Maturity:
Municipal securities:Municipal securities:
Non-taxable Non-taxable$
Taxable Taxable3,113 37 
$3,114 37 
20192019
Available-for-Sale:Available-for-Sale:
U.S. Agency notes33,651
 344
 44,560
 1,289
U.S. Agency notes$3,586 11 11,939 23 
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities24,433
 142
 41,080
 1,085
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities10,555 10 19,233 233 
Municipal securities: 
  
  
  Municipal securities:
Non-taxable36,348
 315
 24,197
 703
Non-taxable2,631 1,257 12 
Taxable11,068
 114
 1,032
 8
Taxable5,067 35 450 
Mutual funds
 
 1,519
 46
Trust preferred securities
 
 
 
Equity securities119
 2
 17
 2
$107,878
 941
 112,405
 3,133
$21,839 58 32,879 268 
       
Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:       
Held-to-Maturity:Held-to-Maturity:
Municipal securities:       Municipal securities:
Non-taxable$9,824
 133
 3,542
 94
Non-taxable$54 2,660 
Taxable
 
 3,205
 95
Taxable
$9,824
 133
 6,747
 189
$54 2,660 
       
2016       
Investment Securities Available-for-Sale:       
U.S. Treasury notes$16,076
 76
 
 
U.S. Agency notes69,784
 1,848
 
 
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities64,564
 1,310
 3,518
 134
Municipal securities:       
Non-taxable72,867
 1,621
 451
 2
Taxable9,721
 82
 450
 3
Mutual funds1,205
 37
 277
 8
Trust preferred securities49
 1
 
 
Equity securities201
 10
 
 
$234,467
 4,985
 4,696
 147
       
Investment Securities Held-to-Maturity:       
Municipal securities:       
Non-taxable$20,429
 251
 2,564
 101
Taxable8,030
 217
 
 
$28,459
 468
 2,564
 101

Management has determined that the unrealized losses at December 31, 20172020 are primarily due to fluctuations in market interest rates and do not reflect credit quality deterioration of the securities.   Because the Company does not have the intent to sell the investments and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost, the Company does not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired.





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NOTE 32 - INVESTMENT SECURITIES(Continued)

Contractual maturities of investmentdebt securities at December 31, 20172020 were as follows (in thousands).  Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities when issuers have the right to call or prepay obligations.
 Available-for-SaleHeld-to-Maturity
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Due within one year$3,795 3,846 2,135 2,144 
Due from one to five years47,699 48,838 5,676 5,758 
Due from five to ten years63,288 64,417 2,055 2,097 
Due after ten years729 736 14,944 14,961 
 115,511 117,837 24,810 24,960 
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities88,455 91,634 
 $203,966 209,471 24,810 24,960 
 Available-for-Sale Held-to-Maturity
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
Due within one year$11,222
 11,267
 4,043
 4,047
Due from one to five years92,900
 92,453
 4,128
 4,045
Due from five to ten years102,520
 100,836
 8,415
 8,286
Due after ten years3,640
 3,504
 15,985
 15,972
 210,282
 208,060
 32,571
 32,350
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities68,347
 67,153
 
 
Mutual funds2,586
 2,542
 
 
Trust preferred securities49
 50
 
 
Equity securities574
 667
 
 
 $281,838
 278,472
 32,571
 32,350


InvestmentDebt securities with a market value of $108,751,000$118,599,000 and $149,990,000$123,009,000 at December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, respectively, were pledged to secure public deposits and for other purposes required or permitted by law.


Certain information concerning the sale of investmentdebt securities available-for-sale for the years ended December 31 was as follows (in thousands):
 202020192018
Proceeds from sales$8,786 84,521 8,545 
Gross realized gains221 228 21 
Gross realized losses269 29 

Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value are carried at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in other operating income in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Equity securities without a readily determinable fair value are measured at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus any changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions, as defined, for identical or similar investments of the same issuer. LCNB was not aware of any impairment or observable price change adjustments that needed to be made at December 31, 2020 on its investments in equity securities without a readily determinable fair value.

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of equity securities with a readily determinable fair value at December 31 are summarized as follows (in thousands):
20202019
 Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Amortized CostFair Value
Mutual funds$1,395 1,402 1,371 1,345 
Equity securities778 987 741 967 
Total equity securities with a readily determinable fair value$2,173 2,389 2,112 2,312 

Certain information concerning changes in fair value of equity securities with a readily determinable fair value for the years ended December 31 was as follows (in thousands):
20202019
Net gains recognized$675 264 
Less net realized gains on equity securities sold658 21 
Unrealized gains recognized and still held at period end$17 243 
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Proceeds from sales$43,246
 92,455
 97,981
Gross realized gains247
 1,103
 627
Gross realized losses14
 21
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Major classifications of loans at December 31 were as follows (in thousands):
 20202019
Commercial and industrial$100,254 78,306 
Commercial, secured by real estate843,230 804,953 
Residential real estate309,692 322,533 
Consumer36,917 25,232 
Agricultural10,100 11,509 
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts363 1,193 
 1,300,556 1,243,726 
Deferred origination fees, net(1,135)(275)
 1,299,421 1,243,451 
Less allowance for loan losses5,728 4,045 
Loans-net$1,293,693 1,239,406 
 2017 2016
Commercial and industrial$36,057
 41,878
Commercial, secured by real estate527,947
 477,275
Residential real estate251,582
 265,788
Consumer17,450
 19,173
Agricultural15,194
 14,802
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts539
 633
 848,769
 819,549
Deferred origination costs, net291
 254
 849,060
 819,803
Less allowance for loan losses3,403
 3,575
Loans-net$845,657
 816,228


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Non-accrual, past-due, and accruing restructured loans at December 31 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
 20202019
Non-accrual loans:  
Commercial and industrial$
Commercial, secured by real estate2,458 2,467 
Residential real estate1,260 743 
Agricultural
Total non-accrual loans3,718 3,210 
Past-due 90 days or more and still accruing
Total non-accrual and past-due 90 days or more and still accruing3,718 3,210 
Accruing restructured loans5,176 6,609 
Total$8,894 9,819 
Percentage of total non-accrual and past-due 90 days or more and still accruing to total loans0.29 %0.26 %
Percentage of total non-accrual, past-due 90 days or more and still accruing, and accruing restructured loans to total loans0.68 %0.79 %
 2017 2016
Non-accrual loans:   
Commercial and industrial$
 
Commercial, secured by real estate2,183
 4,312
Agricultural178
 334
Residential real estate604
 1,079
Total non-accrual loans2,965
 5,725
Past-due 90 days or more and still accruing
 23
Total non-accrual and past-due 90 days or more and still accruing2,965
 5,748
Accruing restructured loans10,469
 11,731
Total$13,434
 17,479
    
Percentage of total non-accrual and past-due 90 days or more and still accruing to total loans0.35% 0.70%
    
Percentage of total non-accrual, past-due 90 days or more and still accruing, and accruing restructured loans to total loans1.58% 2.13%


Interest income that would have been recorded during 20172020 and 20162019 if loans on non-accrual status at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 had been current and in accordance with their original terms was approximately $202,000$134,000 and $220,000,$75,000, respectively.


The CompanyLCNB is not committed to lend additional funds to debtors whose loans have been modified to provide a reduction or deferral of principal or interest because of deterioration in the financial position of the borrower.







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The allowance for loan losses and recorded investment in loans for the years ended December 31 were as follows (in thousands):
Commercial
& Industrial
Commercial,
Secured by
Real Estate
Residential
Real Estate
ConsumerAgriculturalOtherTotal
Commercial
& Industrial
 
Commercial,
Secured by
Real Estate
 
Residential
Real Estate
 Consumer Agricultural Other Total
December 31, 2017             
20202020       
Allowance for loan losses:             Allowance for loan losses:       
Balance, beginning of year$350
 2,179
 885
 96
 60
 5
 3,575
Balance, beginning of year$456 2,924 528 99 34 4,045 
Provision charged to expenses(71) 348
 (83) (44) (7) 72
 215
Provision charged to expenses342 1,332 239 62 (6)45 2,014 
Losses charged off
 (462) (225) (90) 
 (138) (915)Losses charged off(13)(353)(5)(30)(140)(541)
Recoveries99
 113
 140
 114
 
 62
 528
Recoveries31 75 22 82 210 
Balance, end of year$378
 2,178
 717
 76
 53
 1
 3,403
Balance, end of year$816 3,903 837 153 28 (9)5,728 
             
Individually evaluated for impairment$8
 146
 29
 8
 
 
 191
Individually evaluated for impairment$17 27 52 
Collectively evaluated for impairment370
 2,032
 688
 68
 53
 1
 3,212
Collectively evaluated for impairment808 3,886 810 153 28 (9)5,676 
Acquired credit impaired loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquired credit impaired loans
Balance, end of year$378
 2,178
 717
 76
 53
 1
 3,403
Balance, end of year$816 3,903 837 153 28 (9)5,728 
             
Loans: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
Loans:       
Individually evaluated for impairment$303
 11,289
 1,351
 47
 177
 
 13,167
Individually evaluated for impairment$194 6,613 1,641 8,453 
Collectively evaluated for impairment34,792
 512,259
 248,674
 17,516
 15,033
 137
 828,411
Collectively evaluated for impairment99,040 833,548 306,138 37,047 10,116 179 1,286,068 
Acquired credit impaired loans1,008
 4,048
 2,024
 
 
 402
 7,482
Acquired credit impaired loans362 2,048 2,306 184 4,900 
Balance, end of year$36,103
 527,596
 252,049
 17,563
 15,210
 539
 849,060
Balance, end of year$99,596 842,209 310,085 37,052 10,116 363 1,299,421 
             
December 31, 2016 
  
  
  
  
  
  
20192019       
Allowance for loan losses: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
Allowance for loan losses:       
Balance, beginning of year$244
 1,908
 854
 54
 66
 3
 3,129
Balance, beginning of year$400 2,745 767 87 46 4,046 
Provision charged to expenses314
 358
 106
 74
 (6) 67
 913
Provision charged to expenses103 266 (264)(12)110 207 
Losses charged off(234) (185) (127) (85) 
 (119) (750)Losses charged off(47)(143)(272)(24)(181)(667)
Recoveries26
 98
 52
 53
 
 54
 283
Recoveries56 297 32 74 459 
Balance, end of year$350
 2,179
 885
 96
 60
 5
 3,575
Balance, end of year$456 2,924 528 99 34 4,045 
             
Individually evaluated for impairment$9
 55
 100
 13
 
 
 177
Individually evaluated for impairment$272 17 295 
Collectively evaluated for impairment341
 1,832
 785
 83
 60
 5
 3,106
Collectively evaluated for impairment450 2,652 511 99 34 3,750 
Acquired credit impaired loans
 292
 
 
 
 
 292
Acquired credit impaired loans
Balance, end of year$350
 2,179
 885
 96
 60
 5
 3,575
Balance, end of year$456 2,924 528 99 34 4,045 
             
Loans: 
  
  
  
  
  
  
Loans:       
Individually evaluated for impairment$337
 12,580
 1,518
 52
 334
 
 14,821
Individually evaluated for impairment$230 7,432 949 27 8,638 
Collectively evaluated for impairment41,466
 458,059
 262,266
 19,192
 14,475
 178
 795,636
Collectively evaluated for impairment77,430 793,191 319,188 25,328 11,523 930 1,227,590 
Acquired credit impaired loans98
 6,305
 2,471
 17
 
 455
 9,346
Acquired credit impaired loans711 3,531 2,718 263 7,223 
Balance, end of year$41,901
 476,944
 266,255
 19,261
 14,809
 633
 819,803
Balance, end of year$78,371 804,154 322,855 25,355 11,523 1,193 1,243,451 
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 Commercial
& Industrial
Commercial,
Secured by
Real Estate
Residential
Real Estate
ConsumerAgriculturalOtherTotal
2018       
Allowance for loan losses:       
Balance, beginning of year$378 2,178 717 76 53 3,403 
Provision charged to expenses21 473 213 133 (7)90 923 
Losses charged off(145)(234)(135)(179)(693)
Recoveries239 71 13 89 413 
Balance, end of year$400 2,745 767 87 46 4,046 
Individually evaluated for impairment$10 49 62 
Collectively evaluated for impairment390 2,742 718 87 46 3,984 
Acquired credit impaired loans— — — — — — 
Balance, end of year$400 2,745 767 87 46 4,046 
 
Commercial
& Industrial
 
Commercial,
Secured by
Real Estate
 
Residential
Real Estate
 Consumer Agricultural Other Total
December 31, 2015             
Allowance for loan losses:             
Balance, beginning of year$129
 1,990
 926
 63
 11
 2
 3,121
Provision charged to expenses208
 955
 125
 (17) 55
 40
 1,366
Losses charged off(100) (1,133) (304) (52) (67) (74) (1,730)
Recoveries7
 96
 107
 60
 67
 35
 372
Balance, end of year$244
 1,908
 854
 54
 66
 3
 3,129
              
Individually evaluated for impairment$9
 306
 48
 
 
 
 363
Collectively evaluated for impairment235
 1,602
 806
 54
 66
 3
 2,766
Acquired credit impaired loans
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, end of year$244
 1,908
 854
 54
 66
 3
 3,129


The risk characteristics of LCNB's material loan portfolio segments were as follows:


Commercial and Industrial Loans. LCNB’s commercial and industrial loan portfolio consists of loans for various purposes, including loans to fund working capital requirements (such as inventory and receivables financing) and purchases of machinery and equipment.  LCNB offers a variety of commercial and industrial loan arrangements, including term loans, balloon loans, and lines of credit.  Most commercial and industrial loans have a variablefixed rate, with adjustment periodsmaturities ranging from one monthyear to fiveten years. Adjustments are generally based on a publicly available index rate plus a margin.  The margin varies based on the terms and collateral securing the loan. Commercial and industrial loans are offered to businesses and professionals for short and medium terms on both a collateralized and uncollateralized basis. Commercial and industrial loans typically are underwritten on the basis of the borrower’s ability to make repayment from the cash flow of the business.  Collateral, when obtained, may include liens on furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, receivables, or other assets.  As a result, such loans involve complexities, variables, and risks that require thorough underwriting and more robust servicing than other types of loans.


This category includes PPP loans that were authorized under the CARES Act. The PPP was implemented by the SBA with support from the Department of the Treasury and provided small businesses that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with government guaranteed and potentially forgivable loans that could be used to pay up to eight or twenty-four weeks, depending on the date of the loan, of payroll costs including benefits. Funds could also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. PPP loans made by LCNB have a maturity of two years and an interest rate of 1%. In addition, the SBA pays originating lenders processing fees based on the size of the loan, ranging from 1% to 5% of the loan amount. A borrower who meets certain requirements can request loan forgiveness from the SBA. If loan forgiveness is granted, the SBA will forward the forgiveness amount to the lender.

Commercial, Secured by Real Estate Loans.  Commercial real estate loans include loans secured by a variety of commercial, retail, and office buildings, religious facilities, multifamily (more than two-family)four-family) residential properties, construction and land development loans, and other land loans. Commercial real estate loan products generally amortize over five to twenty-five years and are payable in monthly principal and interest installments.  Some have balloon payments due within one to ten years after the origination date.  ManyThe majority have adjustable interest rates with adjustment periods ranging from one to ten years, some of which are subject to established “floor” interest rates.


Commercial real estate loans are underwritten based on the ability of the property, in the case of income producing property, or the borrower’s business to generate sufficient cash flow to amortize the debt. Secondary emphasis is placed upon global debt service, collateral value, financial strength of any and all guarantors, and other factors. Commercial real estate loans are generally originated with a 75% to 80%85% maximum loan to appraised value ratio, depending upon borrower occupancy.


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Residential Real Estate Loans.  Residential real estate loans include loans secured by first or second mortgage liens on one to two-familyfour-family residential property.  Home equity lines of credit and mortgage loans secured by owner-occupied agricultural property are included in this category.  First and second mortgage loans are generally amortized over five to thirty years with monthly principal and interest payments.  Home equity lines of credit generally have a five year or less draw period with interest only payments followed by a repayment period with monthly payments based on the amount outstanding.  LCNB offers both fixed and adjustable rate mortgage loans.  Adjustable rate loans are available with adjustment periods ranging between one to ten years and adjust according to an established index plus a margin, subject to certain floor and ceiling rates.  Home equity lines of credit have a variable rate based on the Wall Street Journal prime rate plus a margin.

LCNB does not originate reverse mortgage loans or residential real estate loans generally considered to be “subprime.”

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Residential real estate loans are underwritten primarily based on the borrower’s ability to repay, prior credit history, and the value of the collateral.  LCNB requires private mortgage insurance for first mortgage loans that have a loan to appraised value ratio of greater than 80%.
Consumer Loans.  LCNB’s portfolio of consumer loans generally includes secured and unsecured loans to individuals for household, family and other personal expenditures.  Secured loans include loans to fund the purchase of automobiles, recreational vehicles, boats, and similar acquisitions. Consumer loans made by LCNB generally have fixed rates and terms ranging up to 72 months, depending upon the nature of the collateral, size of the loan, and other relevant factors.


Consumer loans generally have higher interest rates butand can pose additional risks of collectibilitycollectability and loss when compared to certain other types of loans. Collateral, if present, is generally subject to damage, wear, and depreciation.  The borrower’s credit and ability to repay isare of primary importance in the underwriting of consumer loans.


Agricultural Loans.  LCNB’s portfolio of agricultural loans includes loans for financing agricultural production or for financing the purchase of equipment used in the production of agricultural products.  LCNB’s agricultural loans are generally secured by farm machinery, livestock, crops, vehicles, or other agricultural-related collateral.


The CompanyLCNB uses a risk-rating system to quantify loan quality.  A loan is assigned to a risk category based on relevant information about the ability of the borrower to service the debt including, but not limited to, current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends.  The categories used are:

Pass – loans categorized in this category are higher quality loans that do not fit any of the other categories described below.

Other Assets Especially Mentioned (OAEM) - loans in this category are currently protected but are potentially weak.  These loans constitute a risk but not to the point of justifying a classification of substandard.  The credit risk may be relatively minor yet constitute an undue risk in light of the circumstances surrounding a specific asset.

Substandard – loans in this category are inadequately protected by the current sound net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Assets so classified must have a well-defined weakness or weaknesses that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  They are characterized by the possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful – loans classified in this category have all the weaknesses inherent in loans classified substandard with the added characteristic that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

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An analysis of the Company’s loan portfolio by credit quality indicators at December 31 is as follows (in thousands):
 PassOAEMSubstandardDoubtfulTotal
2020     
Commercial & industrial$97,391 2,205 99,596 
Commercial, secured by real estate811,558 9,279 21,372 842,209 
Residential real estate306,092 1,005 2,988 310,085 
Consumer37,050 37,052 
Agricultural10,116 10,116 
Other363 363 
Total$1,262,570 10,284 26,567 1,299,421 
2019     
Commercial & industrial$76,236 233 1,902 78,371 
Commercial, secured by real estate789,319 3,007 11,828 804,154 
Residential real estate319,075 267 3,513 322,855 
Consumer25,342 13 25,355 
Agricultural11,523 11,523 
Other1,193 1,193 
Total$1,222,688 3,507 17,256 1,243,451 
 Pass OAEM Substandard Doubtful Total
December 31, 2017         
Commercial & industrial$35,683
 176
 244
 
 36,103
Commercial, secured by real estate506,833
 2,180
 18,583
 
 527,596
Residential real estate250,039
 
 2,010
 
 252,049
Consumer17,522
 
 41
 
 17,563
Agricultural14,233
 
 977
 
 15,210
Other539
 
 
 
 539
Total$824,849
 2,356
 21,855
 
 849,060
          
December 31, 2016 
  
  
  
  
Commercial & industrial$41,178
 304
 419
 
 41,901
Commercial, secured by real estate443,781
 5,479
 27,684
 
 476,944
Residential real estate261,839
 442
 3,974
 
 266,255
Consumer19,182
 
 79
 
 19,261
Agricultural13,311
 
 1,498
 
 14,809
Other633
 
 
 
 633
Total$779,924
 6,225
 33,654
 
 819,803


The Company evaluates the loan risk grading system definitions and allowance for loan loss methodology on an ongoing basis. No significant changes were made to either during the past year.



























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NOTE 43 - LOANS (Continued)



A loan portfolio aging analysis at December 31 is as follows (in thousands):
30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
Greater Than
90 Days
Total
Past Due
CurrentTotal Loans
Receivable
Total Loans Greater Than
90 Days and
Accruing
30-59 Days
Past Due
 
60-89 Days
Past Due
 
Greater Than
90 Days
 
Total
Past Due
 Current 
Total Loans
Receivable
 
Total Loans Greater Than
90 Days and
Accruing
December 31, 2017             
20202020       
Commercial & industrial$
 
 
 
 36,103
 36,103
 
Commercial & industrial$99,596 99,596 
Commercial, secured by real estate124
 
 598
 722
 526,874
 527,596
 
Commercial, secured by real estate16 1,476 1,492 840,717 842,209 
Residential real estate362
 135
 496
 993
 251,056
 252,049
 
Residential real estate497 219 675 1,391 308,694 310,085 
Consumer29
 2
 
 31
 17,532
 17,563
 
Consumer37,047 37,052 
Agricultural
 
 177
 177
 15,033
 15,210
 
Agricultural10,116 10,116 
Other82
 
 
 82
 457
 539
 
Other60 60 303 363 
Total$597
 137
 1,271
 2,005
 847,055
 849,060
 
Total$577 220 2,151 2,948 1,296,473 1,299,421 
             
December 31, 2016 
  
  
  
  
  
  
20192019       
Commercial & industrial$19
 
 
 19
 41,882
 41,901
 
Commercial & industrial$283 283 78,088 78,371 
Commercial, secured by real estate99
 69
 127
 295
 476,649
 476,944
 
Commercial, secured by real estate339 1,171 1,510 802,644 804,154 
Residential real estate686
 80
 727
 1,493
 264,762
 266,255
 20
Residential real estate1,573 260 423 2,256 320,599 322,855 
Consumer59
 16
 3
 78
 19,183
 19,261
 3
Consumer27 36 25,319 25,355 
Agricultural125
 
 
 125
 14,684
 14,809
 
Agricultural11,523 11,523 
Other115
 
 
 115
 518
 633
 
Other930 930 263 1,193 
Total$1,103
 165
 857
 2,125
 817,678
 819,803
 23
Total$3,152 269 1,594 5,015 1,238,436 1,243,451 



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NOTE 43 - LOANS (Continued)



Impaired loans, including acquired credit impaired loans, for the years ended December 31 were as follows (in thousands):
Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
Average
Recorded
Investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
December 31, 2017         
20202020     
With no related allowance recorded:         With no related allowance recorded:     
Commercial & industrial$1,015
 1,100
 
 685
 88
Commercial & industrial$362 646 — 1,044 335 
Commercial, secured by real estate12,677
 13,608
 
 14,113
 1,068
Commercial, secured by real estate6,050 6,735 — 7,070 731 
Residential real estate2,822
 3,516
 
 3,216
 546
Residential real estate3,261 3,695 — 3,290 316 
Consumer6
 6
 
 20
 2
Consumer— 10 
Agricultural177
 177
 
 269
 12
Agricultural— 
Other402
 554
 
 441
 55
Other184 297 — 234 36 
Total$17,099
 18,961
 
 18,744
 1,771
Total$9,861 11,377 — 11,648 1,419 
         
With an allowance recorded: 
  
  
  
  
With an allowance recorded:     
Commercial & industrial$296
 301
 8
 311
 18
Commercial & industrial$194 199 212 12 
Commercial, secured by real estate2,660
 2,660
 146
 2,739
 45
Commercial, secured by real estate2,611 2,908 17 1,517 18 
Residential real estate553
 572
 29
 596
 19
Residential real estate686 687 27 404 18 
Consumer41
 41
 8
 43
 3
Consumer
Agricultural
 
 
 
 
Agricultural
Other
 
 
 
 
Other
Total$3,550
 3,574
 191
 3,689
 85
Total$3,492 3,795 52 2,136 48 
         
Total: 
  
  
  
  
Total:     
Commercial & industrial$1,311
 1,401
 8
 996
 106
Commercial & industrial$556 845 1,256 347 
Commercial, secured by real estate15,337
 16,268
 146
 16,852
 1,113
Commercial, secured by real estate8,661 9,643 17 8,587 749 
Residential real estate3,375
 4,088
 29
 3,812
 565
Residential real estate3,947 4,382 27 3,694 334 
Consumer47
 47
 8
 63
 5
Consumer13 
Agricultural177
 177
 
 269
 12
Agricultural
Other402
 554
 
 441
 55
Other184 297 234 36 
Total$20,649
 22,535
 191
 22,433
 1,856
Total$13,353 15,172 52 13,784 1,467 
 

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NOTE 43 - LOANS (Continued)



 Recorded
Investment
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
Related
Allowance
Average
Recorded
Investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
2019     
With no related allowance recorded:     
Commercial & industrial$711 1,253 — 836 83 
Commercial, secured by real estate8,625 9,373 — 12,748 1,213 
Residential real estate3,118 3,651 — 3,704 311 
Consumer10 10 — 12 
Agricultural— 
Other263 392 — 310 35 
Total$12,727 14,679 — 17,610 1,643 
With an allowance recorded:     
Commercial & industrial$230 235 247 15 
Commercial, secured by real estate2,338 2,485 272 2,513 64 
Residential real estate549 549 17 528 35 
Consumer17 17 20 
Agricultural
Other
Total$3,134 3,286 295 3,308 115 
Total:     
Commercial & industrial$941 1,488 1,083 98 
Commercial, secured by real estate10,963 11,858 272 15,261 1,277 
Residential real estate3,667 4,200 17 4,232 346 
Consumer27 27 32 
Agricultural
Other263 392 310 35 
Total$15,861 17,965 295 20,918 1,758 
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Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average
Recorded
Investment
 
Interest
Income
Recognized
December 31, 2016         
With no related allowance recorded:         
Commercial & industrial$109
 263
 
 998
 151
Commercial, secured by real estate14,195
 15,522
 
 15,274
 1,140
Residential real estate3,238
 4,286
 
 3,736
 369
Consumer26
 27
 
 37
 29
Agricultural334
 334
 
 392
 136
Other455
 629
 
 481
 77
Total$18,357
 21,061
 
 20,918
 1,902
          
With an allowance recorded: 
  
  
  
  
Commercial & industrial$326
 326
 9
 341
 19
Commercial, secured by real estate4,690
 4,946
 347
 4,194
 257
Residential real estate751
 751
 100
 651
 36
Consumer43
 43
 13
 43
 3
Agricultural
 
 
 
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Total$5,810
 6,066
 469
 5,229
 315
          
Total: 
  
  
  
  
Commercial & industrial$435
 589
 9
 1,339
 170
Commercial, secured by real estate18,885
 20,468
 347
 19,468
 1,397
Residential real estate3,989
 5,037
 100
 4,387
 405
Consumer69
 70
 13
 80
 32
Agricultural334
 334
 
 392
 136
Other455
 629
 
 481
 77
Total$24,167
 27,127
 469
 26,147
 2,217


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NOTE 43 - LOANS (Continued)



 Average
Recorded
Investment
Interest
Income
Recognized
2018  
With no related allowance recorded:  
Commercial & industrial$945 71 
Commercial, secured by real estate17,353 1,136 
Residential real estate3,580 258 
Consumer32 
Agricultural177 
Other379 41 
Total$22,466 1,509 
With an allowance recorded:  
Commercial & industrial$279 17 
Commercial, secured by real estate153 11 
Residential real estate583 37 
Consumer24 
Agricultural
Other
Total$1,039 66 
Total:  
Commercial & industrial$1,224 88 
Commercial, secured by real estate17,506 1,147 
Residential real estate4,163 295 
Consumer56 
Agricultural177 
Other379 41 
Total$23,505 1,575 
 Average
Recorded
Investment
 Interest
Income
Recognized
December 31, 2015   
With no related allowance recorded:   
Commercial & industrial$1,467
 206
Commercial, secured by real estate18,575
 2,229
Residential real estate4,092
 453
Consumer106
 25
Agricultural81
 487
Other510
 82
Total$24,831
 3,482
    
With an allowance recorded:   
Commercial & industrial$370
 21
Commercial, secured by real estate4,007
 114
Residential real estate864
 37
Consumer
 
Agricultural
 
Other
 
Total$5,241
 172
    
Total:   
Commercial & industrial$1,837
 227
Commercial, secured by real estate22,582
 2,343
Residential real estate4,956
 490
Consumer106
 25
Agricultural81
 487
Other510
 82
Total$30,072
 3,654


Of the interest income recognized on impaired loans during 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, approximately $28,000, $51,000,$34,000, $42,000, and $96,000,$89,000, respectively, were recognized on a cash basis. The Company continued to accrue interest on certain loans classified as impaired during 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 because they were restructured or considered well secured and in the process of collection.



From time to time, the terms of certain loans are modified as troubled debt restructurings ("TDRs") where concessions are granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. The modification of the terms of such loans may have included one, or a combination of, the following: a temporary or permanent reduction of the stated interest rate of the loan, an increase in the stated rate of interest lower than the current market rate for new debt with similar risk, forgiveness of principal, an extension of the maturity date, or a change in the payment terms.















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NOTE 43 - LOANS (Continued)



Loan modifications that were classified as troubled debt restructurings during the years ended December 31 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
 20202019
 Number
of Loans
Pre-Modification Recorded BalancePost-Modification Recorded BalanceNumber
of Loans
Pre-Modification Recorded BalancePost-Modification Recorded Balance
Commercial and industrial$$$$
Commercial, secured by real estate1,525 1,525 258 258 
Residential real estate14 14 120 120 
Consumer
Totals$1,544 $1,543 $378 $378 
 2017 2016 2015
 Number
of Loans
 Pre-Modification Recorded Balance Post-Modification Recorded Balance Number
of Loans
 Pre-Modification Recorded Balance Post-Modification Recorded Balance Number
of Loans
 Pre-Modification Recorded Balance Post-Modification Recorded Balance
Commercial and industrial
 $
 $
 
 $
 $
 
 $
 $
Commercial, secured by real estate
 
 
 4
 2,142
 2,215
 1
 75
 74
Residential real estate1
 18
 9
 6
 139
 139
 7
 217
 221
Consumer1
 14
 14
 3
 39
 39
 2
 9
 9
 2
 $32
 $23
 13
 $2,320
 $2,393
 10
 $301
 $304


Each restructured loan is separately negotiated with the borrower and includes terms and conditions that reflect the borrower’s ability to pay the debt as modified.  Modifications may include interest only payments for a period of time, temporary or permanent reduction of the loan’s interest rate, capitalization of delinquent interest, or extensions of the maturity date. Post-modification balances of newly restructured troubled debt by type of modification for the years ended December 31 were as follows (in thousands):
Term ModificationRate ModificationInterest OnlyPrincipal ForgivenessCombinationTotal Modifications
Term Modification Rate Modification Interest Only Principal Forgiveness Combination Total Modifications
December 31, 2017           
20202020     
Commercial & industrial$
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial & industrial$
Commercial, secured by real estate
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, secured by real estate1,525 1,525 
Residential real estate
 
 
 9
 
 9
Residential real estate14 14 
Consumer14
 
 
 
 
 14
Consumer
Total$14
 
 
 9
 
 23
Total$1,543 1,543 
           
December 31, 2016           
20192019     
Commercial & industrial$
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial & industrial$
Commercial, secured by real estate1,539
 
 304
 
 372
 2,215
Commercial, secured by real estate258 258 
Residential real estate38
 47
 
 
 54
 139
Residential real estate120 120 
Consumer
 28
 
 
 11
 39
Consumer
Total$1,577
 75
 304
 
 437
 2,393
Total$120 258 378 
           
December 31, 2015           
Commercial & industrial$
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial, secured by real estate74
 
 
 
 
 74
Residential real estate221
 
 
 
 
 221
Consumer9
 
 
 
 
 9
Total$304
 
 
 
 
 304


LCNB is not committed to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loan terms were modified in a troubled debt restructuring.


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NOTE 4 - LOANS (Continued)



There were no0 troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted within twelve months of the restructuring date for the years ended December 31, 2016, and 2015. Two commercial, secured by real estate loans to the same borrower totaling $1,236,000 that were modified during the fourth quarter 2016 subsequently defaulted in February 2017.2020, 2019, or 2018.


All troubled debt restructurings are considered impaired loans. The allowance for loan loss on such restructured loans is based on the present value of future expected cash flows.


Approximately $21,000 of impaired loans without a valuation allowance at December 31, 2017 consistedInformation concerning the post-modification balances of loans that were modified during 2017the year ended December 31 and that were determined to be troubled debt restructurings. Nonerestructurings follows (in thousands):
20202019
Impaired loans without a valuation allowance at the end of the period252 
Impaired loans with a valuation allowance at the end of the period1,539 89 
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NOTE 3 - LOANS (Continued)

The CARES Act includes a provision that permits a financial institution to elect to suspend temporarily troubled debt restructuring accounting under FASB ASC Subtopic 310-40 in certain circumstances (“Section 4013”). To be eligible under Section 4013, a loan modification must be (1) related to COVID-19; (2) executed on a loan that was not more than 30 days past due as of December 31, 2019; and (3) executed between March 1, 2020, and the earlier of (A) 60 days after the date of termination of the impaired loans restructured during 2017 had a valuation allowance atNational Emergency or (B) December 31, 2017.  Approximately $881,0002020.

In response to this section of impairedthe CARES Act, the federal banking agencies issued a revised interagency statement on April 7, 2020 that, in consultation with the FASB, confirmed that, for loans withoutnot subject to section 4013, short-term modifications made on a valuation allowance and $1,168,000good faith basis in response to COVID-19 to borrowers who were current prior to any relief are not troubled debt restructurings under ASC Subtopic 310-40. This includes short-term (e.g., up to six months) modifications such as payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of impairedrepayment terms, or delays in payment that are insignificant. Borrowers considered current are those that are less than 30 days past due on their contractual payments at the time a modification program is implemented.

As of December 31, 2020, 7 loans with a valuation allowance atcarrying value totaling $19.0 million that had been modified under the provisions of Section 4013 were outstanding. From the beginning of the pandemic through December 31, 2016 consisted2020, deferments were granted to 600 loans totaling approximately $401.7 million using the guidance provided in the revised interagency statement. Most of these loans have returned to full payment status. At December 31, 2020, 3 loans with a carrying value of $1.6 million that werehad been modified during 2016 and were determined to be troubled debt restructurings.under the provisions of the revised interagency statement remained outstanding.


Mortgage loans sold to and serviced for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and other investors are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The unpaid principal balances of those loans at December 31, 2017, 20162020 and 20152019 were approximately $92,818,000, $100,982,000,$137,188,000 and $111,837,000,$93,596,000, respectively.

Mortgage servicing right assets are included in core deposit and other intangibles in the consolidated balance sheets.Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Amortization of mortgage servicing rights is an adjustment to loan servicing income, which is included with other operating income in the consolidated statementsConsolidated Statements of income.Income.  Activity in the mortgage servicing rights portfolio during the years ended December 31 was as follows (in thousands):
 202020192018
Balance, beginning of year$483 475 396 
Amount obtained through a merger91 
Amount capitalized to mortgage servicing rights719 156 113 
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights(226)(148)(125)
Balance, end of year$976 483 475 

 2017 2016 2015
Balance, beginning of year$428
 488
 591
Amount capitalized to mortgage servicing rights91
 109
 78
Amortization of mortgage servicing rights(123) (169) (181)
Balance, end of year$396
 428
 488



NOTE 54 - ACQUIRED CREDIT IMPAIRED LOANS


Loans acquired through mergers are recorded at fair value with no carryover of the acquired entity's previously established allowance for loan losses.  The excess of expected cash flows over the estimated fair value of acquired loans is recognized as interest income over the remaining contractual lives of the loans using the level yield method. Subsequent decreases in expected cash flows will require additions to the allowance for loan losses.  Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows result in the recognition of additional interest income over the then-remaining contractual lives of the loans.

Impaired loans acquired are accounted for under FASB ASC No. 310-30.  Factors considered in evaluating whether an acquired loan was impaired include delinquency status and history, updated borrower credit status, collateral information, and updated loan-to-value information.  The difference between contractually required payments at the time of acquisition and the cash flows expected to be collected is referred to as the nonaccretable difference. The interest component of the cash flows expected to be collected is referred to as the accretable yield and is recognized as interest income over the remaining contractual life of the loan using the level yield method.   Subsequent decreases in expected cash flows will require additions to the allowance for loan losses.  Subsequent improvements in expected cash flows will result in a reclassification from the nonaccretable difference to the accretable yield.
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NOTE 4 - ACQUIRED CREDIT IMPAIRED LOANS(continued)
The following table provides, as of December 31, the major classifications of loans acquired that are accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 310-30 (in thousands):
20202019
Acquired from First Capital Bancshares, Inc.
Commercial & industrial$
Commercial, secured by real estate792 
Residential real estate449 551 
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts
  Total$450 1,348 
Acquired from Eaton National Bank & Trust Co.
Commercial & industrial$249 423 
Commercial, secured by real estate601 815 
Residential real estate595 685 
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts184 263 
  Total$1,629 2,186 
Acquired from BNB Bancorp, Inc.
Commercial & industrial$
Commercial, secured by real estate780 1,219 
Residential real estate85 100 
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts
  Total$865 1,319 
Acquired from Columbus First Bancorp, Inc.
Commercial & industrial$112 283 
Commercial, secured by real estate667 705 
Residential real estate1,177 1,382 
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts
  Total$1,956 2,370 
Total
Commercial & industrial$362 711 
Commercial, secured by real estate2,048 3,531 
Residential real estate2,306 2,718 
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts184 263 
Total$4,900 7,223 
 2017 2016
Commercial & industrial$1,008
 98
Commercial, secured by real estate4,048
 6,305
Residential real estate2,024
 2,471
Consumer
 17
Agricultural
 
Other loans, including deposit overdrafts402
 455
 7,482
 9,346
Less allowance for loan losses
 292
Loans, net$7,482
 9,054


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NOTE 5 - ACQUIRED CREDIT IMPAIRED LOANS(continued)


The following table provides the outstanding balance and related carrying amount for acquired impaired loans at December 31 (in thousands):
20202019
Outstanding balance$6,128 9,139 
Carrying amount4,900 7,223 
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Outstanding balance$9,065
 12,289
Carrying amount7,482
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NOTE 4 - ACQUIRED CREDIT IMPAIRED LOANS(continued)
Activity during 20172020 and 20162019 for the accretable discount related to acquired impaired loans is as follows (in thousands):
20202019
Accretable discount, beginning of year$480 743 
Reclass from nonaccretable discount to accretable discount401 243 
Disposals
Less accretion(699)(507)
Accretable discount, end of year$182 480 

 2017 2016
Accretable discount, beginning of year$1,080
 1,503
Accretable discount acquired during period
 
Reclass from nonaccretable discount to accretable discount564
 423
Less disposals(170) (5)
Less accretion(805) (841)
Accretable discount, end of year$669
 1,080

NOTE 65OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED


Other real estate owned includes property acquired through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure and are included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Changes in other real estate owned were as follows (in thousands):
2017 2016 20202019
Balance, beginning of year$
 846
Balance, beginning of year$197 244 
Additions974
 214
Reductions due to sales(974) (484)Reductions due to sales(197)
Reductions due to valuation write downs
 (576)Reductions due to valuation write downs— (47)
Balance, end of year$
 
Balance, end of year$197 


The total recorded investment in residential consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate that was in the process of foreclosure at December 31, 20172020 was $185,000.$62,000.


NOTE 76 - PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT


Premises and equipment at December 31 are summarized as follows (in thousands):
 20202019
Land$7,933 8,000 
Buildings30,789 31,007 
Equipment16,431 16,885 
Construction in progress4,421 2,976 
Total59,574 58,868 
Less accumulated depreciation24,198 24,081 
Premises and equipment, net$35,376 34,787 
 2017 2016
Land$8,190
 8,277
Buildings31,965
 21,400
Equipment15,648
 13,065
Construction in progress120
 7,362
Total55,923
 50,104
Less accumulated depreciation20,996
 19,860
Premises and equipment, net$34,927
 30,244


Depreciation charged to expense was $1,549,000$1,834,000 in 2017, $1,210,0002020, $1,770,000 in 2016,2019, and $1,427,000$1,776,000 in 2015.

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NOTE 7 - LEASES
NOTE 8 - LEASES

LCNB has capitalized operating leases for its Otterbein, Fairfield, Barron Street, and Worthington offices, for the land at its Oxford and Oakwood offices, for certain office equipment, and for its ATMs. The Oakwood lease has a remaining term of seventeen years with options to renew for 6 additional periods of five years each. The Oxford lease has a remaining term of forty-one years with 0 renewal options. The other leases have remaining terms of less than one year up to six years, some of which contain options to renew the leases for additional five-year periods.
Some
Right-of-use assets represent LCNB's right to use the underlying assets for their lease terms and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments. They are recognized using the present value of lease payments over the lease terms. The discount rate is LCNB's incremental borrowing rate for periods similar to the respective lease terms. LCNB management is reasonably certain that it will exercise the renewal options for the offices named above and these additional terms have been included in the calculation of the Bank's branches, telephoneright-of-use assets and the lease liabilities. The lease for the Fairfield office is for a period of one year and LCNB management has elected the short-term measurement and recognition exception permitted by ASC 842 and has not calculated a right-of-use asset or lease liability for this office.

Lease expenses for offices are included in the Consolidated Statements of Income in occupancy expense, net and lease expenses for equipment and otherATMs are included in equipment expenses. Components of lease expense for the years ended December 31 are leased under agreements expiring at various dates through 2050.  These leases are accounted for as operating leases.  The leases generally provide for renewal options and most require periodic changes in rental amounts based on various indices.  Minimum annual rentals for non-cancelablefollows (in thousands):
20202019
Operating lease expense$666 561 
Short-term lease expense48 49 
Variable lease expense10 10 
Other
Total lease expense$731 627 

Other information related to leases at December 31, 2017 that have terms2020 were as follows (dollars in excessthousands):
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$588 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$1,388 
Weighted average remaining lease term in years for operating leases33.1
Weighted average discount rate for operating leases3.43 %

Future payments due under operating leases as of one year wereDecember 31, 2020 are as follows (in thousands):
2018$321
2019243
2020207
2021161
2022164
Thereafter3,363
Total$4,459
2021$686 
2022548 
2023525 
2024527 
2025348 
Thereafter9,870 
12,504 
Less effects of discounting6,133 
Operating lease liabilities recognized$6,371 


Rental expense for all leased branches and equipment was approximately $569,000$731,000 in 2017, $545,0002020, $627,000 in 2016,2019, and $542,000$519,000 in 2015.2018.



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NOTE 98 - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS


There were noThe following table shows the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during 2017for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2016.2019 (in thousands):

20202019
Balance, beginning of year$59,221 59,221 
Additions from acquisitions
Balance, end of year$59,221 59,221 

LCNB performs an impairment test of the carrying value of goodwill annually in the fourth quarter or sooner if circumstances indicate a possible impairment. Impairment indicators that may be considered include the condition of the economy and banking industry; estimated future cash flows; government intervention and regulatory updates; the impact of recent events to financial performance and cost factors of the reporting unit; performance of LCNB’s stock and other relevant events. These and other factors could lead to a conclusion that goodwill is impaired, which would require LCNB to write off the difference between the estimated fair value of the company and the carrying value. Given the current economic environment resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the probability of such impairments has increased. Specifically, the market price of LCNB's common stock decreased, similar to decreases experienced by other financial institutions. Accordingly, an interim impairment test was conducted as of June 30, 2020. At the conclusion of the assessment, management determined that fair value exceeded carrying value and that an impairment charge was not necessary at that time. Management will continue to monitor developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and measures implemented in response to the pandemic, market capitalization, overall economic conditions and any other triggering events or circumstances that may indicate an impairment of goodwill in the future.

Other intangible assets in the consolidated balance sheetsConsolidated Balance Sheets at December 31 2017 and 2016 were as follows (in thousands):
20202019
Gross
Intangible
Assets
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Intangible
Assets
Gross
Intangible
Assets
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Intangible
Assets
Core deposit intangibles$8,544 6,067 2,477 8,544 5,021 3,523 
Mortgage servicing rights1,938 962 976 1,237 754 483 
Total$10,482 7,029 3,453 9,781 5,775 4,006 
 2017 2016
 
Gross
Intangible
Assets
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Intangible
Assets
 Gross
Intangible
Assets
 Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Intangible
Assets
Core deposit intangibles$6,458
 3,055
 3,403
 6,458
 2,304
 4,154
Mortgage servicing rights1,279
 883
 396
 1,188
 760
 428
Total$7,737
 3,938
 3,799
 7,646
 3,064
 4,582


The estimated aggregate future amortization expense for each of the next five years for intangible assets remaining as of December 31, 20172020 is as follows (in thousands):
2021$1,211 
2022618 
2023561 
2024436 
2025234 

2018$848
2019829
2020815
2021800
2022224

NOTE 109 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS


LCNB is a limited partner in limited partnerships that sponsor affordable housing projects utilizing the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) pursuant to Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code. The purpose of the investments is to achieve a satisfactory return on capital, to facilitate the sale of additional affordable housing product offerings, and to assist in achieving goals associated with the Community Reinvestment Act. The primary activities of the limited partnerships include the identification, development, and operation of multi-family housing that is leased to qualifying residential tenants.


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NOTE 109 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS (continued)

The following table presents the balances of LCNB's affordable housing tax credit investment and related unfunded commitment at December 31 (in thousands):
 20202019
Affordable housing tax credit investment$12,000 7,000 
Less amortization1,320 810 
Net affordable housing tax credit investment$10,680 6,190 
Unfunded commitment$8,237 4,596 
 2017 2016
Affordable housing tax credit investment$3,000
 2,000
Less amortization231
 93
Net affordable housing tax credit investment$2,769
 1,907
    
Unfunded commitment$2,257
 1,617


The net affordable housing tax credit investment is included in other assets and the unfunded commitment is included in accrued interest and other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.


LCNB expects to fund the unfunded commitment over tenfourteen years.


The following table presents other information relating to LCNB's affordable housing tax credit investment for the years indicated (in thousands):
Year ended December 31,
 202020192018
Tax credits and other tax benefits recognized$612 387 267 
Tax credit amortization expense included in provision for income taxes510 318 261 

 Year ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
Tax credits and other tax benefits recognized$180
 103
 14
Tax credit amortization expense included in provision for income taxes138
 81
 12

NOTE 1110 - TIME DEPOSITS


Contractual maturities of time deposits at December 31, 20172020 were as follows (in thousands):
2021$151,983 
202238,534 
202334,689 
20243,573 
20258,556 
Thereafter5,335 
 $242,670 
2018$64,454
201934,893
202049,289
202132,370
20228,667
Thereafter2,226
 $191,899


The aggregate amount of time deposits in denominations of $250,000 or more at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 was $17,759,000$35,584,000 and $22,410,000,$52,832,000, respectively.

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NOTE 11 - BORROWINGS
NOTE 12 - BORROWINGS


Funds borrowed from the FHLB at December 31 by year of maturity were as follows (dollars in thousands):
 Outstanding Balance Average Rate
December 31, 2017   
2018$248
 2.82%
201955
 2.82%
Total$303
 2.82%
    
December 31, 2016   
2017$295
 2.82%
2018248
 2.82%
201955
 2.82%
Total$598
 2.82%
20202019
Outstanding BalanceAverage RateOutstanding BalanceAverage Rate
Maturing within one year12,000 2.42 %18,998 2.40 %
Maturing one year through two years5,000 2.97 %11,996 2.42 %
Maturing two years through three years5,000 3.02 %5,000 2.97 %
Maturing three years through four years%5,000 3.02 %
Maturing four years through five years%%
Total$22,000 2.68 %$40,994 2.55 %
 
All advances from the FHLB are secured by a blanket pledge of the Company’s 1-4 family first lien mortgage loans in the amount of approximately $217$276 million and $229$283 million at December 31, 20172020 and 2016,2019, respectively.  Additionally, the Company was required to hold minimum levels of FHLB stock, based on the outstanding borrowings.  Total remaining borrowing capacity, including short-term borrowing arrangements, at December 31, 20172020 was approximately $56.3$178.3 million.  One of the factors limiting remaining borrowing capacity is ownership of FHLB stock.  The Company could increase its remaining borrowing capacity by purchasing additional FHLB stock.
Short-term borrowings at0At December 31, were as follows (dollars in thousands):
 2017 2016
 Amount Rate Amount Rate
Line of credit$
 % $
 %
FHLB short-term advance47,000
 1.43% 25,000
 0.63%
Repurchase agreements
 % 17,040
 0.10%
 $47,000
 1.43% $42,040
 0.42%

At December 31, 2017,2020, the Company had short-term borrowing arrangements with threetwo financial institutions and the Federal Home Loan BankFHLB of Cincinnati ("FHLB").Cincinnati.  The first arrangement is a short-term line of credit for a maximum amount of $10$25 million at the interest rate in effect at the time of the borrowing.  The second arrangement provides that the Company can borrow up to $10 million in federal funds at the interest rate in effect at the time of the borrowing.  The third arrangement is a short-term line of credit for a maximum amount of $20$30 million at an interest rate equal to the lending institution’s federal funds rate plus a spread of 50 basis points. There were 0 outstanding short-term borrowings as of December 31, 2020 or 2019.


The Company has two short-term borrowing arrangements with the FHLB - a Cash Management Advance arrangement and a Repo Advance arrangement. Under the terms of the Cash Managementa REPO Based Advance program with the FHLB, the Company can borrow up to $65.3$81.7 million in short-term advances, subject to total remaining borrowing capacity limitations. The Company has the option of selecting a variable rate of interest for up to 90 days or a fixed rate of interest for up to 30 days.   This agreement expires on August 24, 2018. Under the Repo Advance program, the Company can borrow up to $65.3 million in advances, subject to total remaining borrowing capacity limitations, withselect terms ranging from one day to one year. Prepayment is not permitted. This agreement expires on December 12, 2018. The interest rate for both the Cash Management Advance and Repo Advance programs is the published rate in effect at the time of the advance. This agreement expired on February 12, 2021 and was renewed for another year.



NOTE 12 - INCOME TAXES

The provision for federal income taxes consists of (in thousands):
 202020192018
Income taxes currently payable$3,951 3,694 2,721 
Deferred income tax provision134 419 228 
Provision for income taxes$4,085 4,113 2,949 












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NOTE 12 - BORROWINGSINCOME TAXES(continued)



The repurchase agreements product was discontinued in August 2017. Repurchase agreements were an option customers could use in managing their cash positions and matured the next business day after issuance.  Repurchase agreements at December 31, 2016 were fully secured by U.S. Agency notes and such collateral securities were held by the Federal Reserve Bank.  The maximum amount of outstanding agreements at any month-end during 2017 and 2016 totaled $16,320,000 and $18,715,000, respectively.  The average balance through August 2017 was $10,515,000 and the average balance for 2016 was $13,891,000.

As of December 31, 2016, approximately $3.1 million of the now discontinued repurchase agreements outstanding were held by a company owned by a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.

NOTE 13 - INCOME TAXES

The provision for federal income taxes consists of (in thousands):
 2017 2016 2015
Income taxes currently payable$3,018
 3,515
 4,280
Revaluation of net deferred tax liability(224) 
 
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)1,478
 928
 (58)
Provision for income taxes$4,272
 4,443
 4,222


A reconciliation between the statutory income tax and the Company's effective tax rate follows:
 202020192018
Statutory tax rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
Increase (decrease) resulting from -   
Tax exempt interest(0.9)%(1.4)%(3.1)%
Tax exempt income on bank owned life insurance(1.3)%(0.9)%(0.9)%
Captive insurance premium income(0.8)%(0.8)%(0.9)%
Tax benefit from certain provisions of the CARES Act(0.8)%%%
Other – net(0.3)%%0.5 %
Effective tax rate16.9 %17.9 %16.6 %
 2017 2016 2015
Statutory tax rate34.0 % 34.0 % 34.0 %
Increase (decrease) resulting from - 
  
  
Tax exempt interest(6.0)% (6.3)% (6.0)%
Tax exempt income on bank owned life insurance(1.7)% (1.5)% (1.4)%
Revaluation of net deferred tax liability(1.3)%  %  %
Captive insurance premium income(0.9)%  %  %
Other – net0.7 % 0.1 % 0.3 %
Effective tax rate24.8 % 26.3 % 26.9 %



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NOTE 13 - INCOME TAXES (continued)


Deferred tax assets and liabilities, included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets with accrued interest and other liabilities in 20172020 and other assets in 2016,2019, consist of the following at December 31 (in thousands):
2017 2016 20202019
Deferred tax assets:   Deferred tax assets:  
Allowance for loan losses$715
 1,223
Allowance for loan losses$1,203 849 
Net unrealized losses on investment securities available-for-sale707
 1,369
Fair value adjustment on loans acquired from merger with First Capital238
 592
Pension and deferred compensation760
 1,157
Fair value adjustment on loans acquired from mergersFair value adjustment on loans acquired from mergers196 451 
Write-down of other real estate ownedWrite-down of other real estate owned10 
Deferred compensationDeferred compensation667 706 
Minimum pension liabilityMinimum pension liability81 49 
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets1,394 1,199 
Other471
 546
Other189 313 
2,891
 4,887
3,730 3,577 
Deferred tax liabilities: 
  
Deferred tax liabilities:  
Depreciation of premises and equipment(1,672) (1,332)Depreciation of premises and equipment(1,673)(1,621)
Net unrealized gains on investment securities available-for-saleNet unrealized gains on investment securities available-for-sale(1,156)(228)
Amortization of intangibles(1,030) (1,567)Amortization of intangibles(1,512)(1,537)
Prepaid expenses(210) 
Prepaid expenses(283)(246)
Deferred loan fees(1) (2)
FHLB stock dividends(216) (351)FHLB stock dividends(216)(216)
Fair value adjustment on securities acquired from merger with First Capital(9) (19)
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities(1,338)(1,144)
Fair value adjustment on securities acquired from mergersFair value adjustment on securities acquired from mergers(3)
(3,138) (3,271) (6,178)(4,995)
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets$(247) 1,616
Net deferred tax liabilitiesNet deferred tax liabilities$(2,448)(1,418)


As of December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 there were no0 unrecognized tax benefits and the Company does not anticipate the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change within the next twelve months.  There were no0 amounts recognized for interest and penalties in the consolidated statementsConsolidated Statements of incomeIncome for the three-year period ended December 31, 2017.2020.


The Company is no longer subject to examination by federal tax authorities for years before 2014.2017.

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December 31, 2017, the Company has substantially completed its accounting for the tax effects of enactment of the Tax Act. For deferred tax assets and liabilities, amounts were remeasured based on the rates expected to reverse in the future, which is now 21%. The Company continues to analyze certain aspects of the Tax Act and further refinements are possible, which could potentially affect the measurement of these balances or potentially give rise to new deferred tax amounts, although LCNB management does not expect these adjustments to materially impact its financial statements.2020
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NOTE 1413 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES


LCNB is a party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financing needs of its customers.  These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit.  They involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheets.  The Company's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contract amount of those instruments.


The Bounce Protection product, a customer deposit overdraft program, is offered as a service and does not constitute a contract between the customer and LCNB.


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NOTE 14 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (continued)



LCNB uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance-sheet instruments.


Financial instruments whose contract amounts represent off-balance-sheet credit risk at December 31 were as follows (in thousands):
20202019
Commitments to extend credit:
Commercial loans$24,581 50,235 
Other loans:
Fixed rate14,668 4,431 
Adjustable rate4,386 1,199 
Unused lines of credit:
Fixed rate24,205 28,796 
Adjustable rate133,073 174,577 
Unused overdraft protection amounts on demand and NOW accounts16,471 16,304 
Standby letters of credit243 883 
$217,627 276,425 
 2017 2016
Commitments to extend credit:   
Commercial loans$18,964
 10,350
Other loans:   
Fixed rate2,747
 4,425
Adjustable rate1,150
 1,044
Unused lines of credit:   
Fixed rate20,984
 9,731
Adjustable rate90,147
 80,222
Unused overdraft protection amounts on demand and NOW accounts16,441
 17,123
Standby letters of credit294
 657
 $150,727
 123,552


Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract or agreement.  Unused lines of credit include amounts not drawn on line of credit loans.  Commitments to extend credit and unused lines of credit generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses.


Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.  These guarantees generally are fully secured and have varying maturities.


The Company evaluates each customer’s credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis.  The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Company, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the borrower.  Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable; inventory; property, plant and equipment; residential realty; and income-producing commercial properties.


Capital expenditures includeinclude: the construction or acquisition of new office buildings,buildings; improvements to LCNB's offices,offices; purchases of furniture and equipment,equipment; and additions or improvements to LCNB's information technology system. Commitments outstanding for capital expenditures as of December 31, 20172020 totaled approximately $40,000.$966,000.


The Company and the Bank are parties to various claims and proceedings arising in the normal course of business. Management, after consultation with legal counsel, believes that the liabilities, if any, arising from such proceedings and claims will not be material to LCNB's consolidated financial position or results of operations.

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NOTE 1514 - REGULATORY MATTERS


The Federal Reserve Act requires depository institutions to maintain cash reserves with the Federal Reserve Bank.  In 20172020 and 2016,2019, the Bank maintained average reserve balances of $7,924,000$20,907,000 and $10,903,000,$8,518,000, respectively.  The reserve balances at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 were $1,422,000$16,153,000 and $4,313,000,$5,927,000, respectively.


The principal source of income and funds for LCNB Corp. is dividends paid by the Bank.  The payment of dividends is subject to restriction by regulatory authorities.  For 2018,2021, the restrictions generally limit dividends to the aggregate of net income for the year 20182021 plus the net earnings retained for 20172020 and 2016.2019.  In addition, dividend payments may not reduce capital levels below minimum regulatory guidelines. At December 31, 2017,2020, approximately $18,865,000$9,935,000 of the Bank’s earnings retained was available for dividends in 20182021 under this guideline.  Dividends in excess of these limitations would require the prior approval of the Comptroller of the Currency.


The Company (consolidated) and the Bank must meet certain minimum capital requirements set by federal banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possible additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a material effect on the Company's and Bank's financial statements.  The Company’s and Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.


A new rule requiring a Capital Conservation Buffer began phase-in on January 1, 2016 and will be fully implemented atIn addition to the beginning of 2019. Under the fully-implemented rule,minimum capital requirements, a financial institution will needneeds to maintain a Capital Conservation Buffer composed of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital of at least 2.5% above its minimum risk-weighted capital requirements to avoid limitations on its ability to make capital distributions, including dividend payments to shareholders and certain discretionary bonus payments to executive officers. A financial institution with a buffer below 2.5% will be subject to increasingly stringent limitations on capital distributions as the buffer approaches zero.


For various regulatory purposes, financial institutions are classified into categories based upon capital adequacy:
Minimum
Requirement
 Minimum Requirement with Capital Conservation Buffer for 2017 
To Be Considered
Well-Capitalized
Minimum
Requirement
Minimum Requirement with Capital Conservation BufferTo Be Considered
Well-Capitalized
Ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets4.5% 5.75% 6.5%Ratio of Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets4.5 %7.0 %6.5 %
Ratio of tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets6.0% 7.25% 8.0%Ratio of tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets6.0 %8.5 %8.0 %
Ratio of total capital (tier 1 capital plus tier 2 capital) to risk-weighted assets8.0% 9.25% 10.0%Ratio of total capital (tier 1 capital plus tier 2 capital) to risk-weighted assets8.0 %10.5 %10.0 %
Leverage ratio (tier 1 capital to adjusted quarterly average total assets)4.0% N/A
 5.0%Leverage ratio (tier 1 capital to adjusted quarterly average total assets)4.0 %N/A5.0 %
 
As of the most recent notification from theirits regulators, the Company and Bank werewas categorized as "well-capitalized" under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  Management believes that no conditions or events have occurred since the last notification that would change the Bank's category.



On September 17, 2019, the FDIC finalized a rule that introduced an optional simplified measure of capital adequacy for qualifying community banking organizations, as required by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act. The simplified rule was designed to reduce burden by removing the requirements for calculating and reporting risk-based capital ratios for qualifying community banking organizations that opt into the framework. It could be used beginning with the March 31, 2020 Call Report. Qualifications to use the simplified approach include having a tier 1 leverage ratio of greater than 9%, less than $10 billion in total consolidated assets, and limited amounts of off-balance-sheet exposures and trading assets and liabilities. A qualifying community banking organization that opts into the framework and meets all requirements under the framework will be considered to have met the well-capitalized ratio requirements under the Prompt Corrective Action regulations and will not be required to report or calculate risk-based capital. LCNB qualifies to use the simplified measure, but did not opt in for the December 31, 2020 regulatory capital calculations.













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A summary of the regulatory capital of the Consolidated Company and Bank at December 31 follows (dollars in thousands):
20202019
Regulatory Capital:  
Shareholders' equity$234,092 222,065 
Goodwill and other intangible assets(61,698)(62,744)
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss(4,043)(673)
Tier 1 risk-based capital168,351 158,648 
Eligible allowance for loan losses5,728 4,045 
Total risk-based capital$174,079 162,693 
Capital Ratios:  
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets12.48 %12.21 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets12.48 %12.21 %
Total capital (tier 1 capital plus tier 2 capital) to risk-weighted assets12.91 %12.52 %
Leverage ratio (tier 1 capital to adjusted quarterly average total assets)10.06 %10.06 %

 2017 2016
 
Consolidated
Company
 Bank 
Consolidated
Company
 Bank
Regulatory Capital:       
Shareholders' equity$150,271
 148,163
 142,944
 141,325
Goodwill and other intangible assets(32,906) (32,906) (32,676) (32,676)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss2,828
 2,859
 2,617
 2,605
Tier 1 risk-based capital120,193
 118,116
 112,885
 111,254
Eligible allowance for loan losses3,403
 3,403
 3,575
 3,575
Total risk-based capital$123,596
 121,519
 116,460
 114,829
Capital Ratios: 
  
  
  
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital to risk-weighted assets13.29% 13.07% 13.00% 12.82%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets13.29% 13.07% 13.00% 12.82%
Total capital (tier 1 capital plus tier 2 capital) to risk-weighted assets13.66% 13.45% 13.41% 13.24%
Leverage ratio (tier 1 capital to adjusted quarterly average total assets)9.51% 9.36% 8.81% 8.69%


LCNB Corp. filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 with the SEC on July 27, 2011 to register 400,000 shares for use in its Amended and Restated Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (the “Amended Plan”).  Formerly LCNB purchased the shares needed for its Dividend and Stock Purchase Plan in the secondary market.  Under the Amended Plan, LCNB has the option of purchasing shares in the secondary market, using treasury shares, or issuing new shares.


NOTE 1615 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for 20172020 and 20162019 were as follows (in thousands):
20202019
 Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale SecuritiesChanges in Pension Plan Assets and Benefit ObligationsTotalUnrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale SecuritiesChanges in Pension Plan Assets and Benefit ObligationsTotal
Balance at beginning of year$857 (184)673 (4,631)(88)(4,719)
Before reclassifications3,666 (121)3,545 5,456 (96)5,360 
Reclassifications(175)(175)32 32 
Balance at end of year$4,348 (305)4,043 857 (184)673 

Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income during 2020 and 2019 and the affected line items in the Consolidated Statements of Income were as follows (in thousands):
 20202019Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Income
Net gains (losses) on sales of debt securities$221 (41)Net gains (losses) on sales of debt securities
Less provision (benefit) for income taxes46 (9)Provision for income taxes
Reclassification adjustment, net of taxes$175 (32)
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 Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities Changes in Pension Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Total Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities Changes in Pension Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Total
Balance at beginning of year$(2,633) 16
 (2,617) 469
 (233) 236
Before reclassifications585
 (158) 427
 (2,390) 249
 (2,141)
Reclassifications(152) 
 (152) (712) 
 (712)
Balance at end of year$(2,200) (142) (2,342) (2,633) 16
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NOTE 16 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (continued)



Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during 2017 and 2016 and the affected line items in the consolidated statements of income were as follows (in thousands):
 2017 2016 Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Income
Realized gain on sales of securities$233
 1,082
 Net gain on sale of securities
Less provision for income taxes81
 370
 Provision for income taxes
Reclassification adjustment, net of taxes$152
 712
  

NOTE 1716 - RETIREMENT PLANS


Prior to January 1, 2009, the Company had a single-employer qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan that covered substantially all regular full-time employees.  Effective January 1, 2009, the Company redesigned the plan and merged it into a multiple-employer plan, which is accounted for as a multi-employer plan because assets contributed by an employer are not segregated in a separate account or restricted to provide benefits only to employees of that employer.  Employees hired on or after January 1, 2009 are not eligible to participate in this plan.


Effective February 1, 2009, the Company amended the plan to reduce benefits for those whose age plus vesting service equaled less than 65 at that date.  Also effective February 1, 2009, an enhanced 401(k) plan was made available to those hired on or after January 1, 2009 and to those who received benefit reductions from the amendments to the noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan.  Employees hired on or after January 1, 2009 receive a 50% employer match on their contributions into the 401(k) plan, up to a maximum company contribution of 3% of each individual employee’s annual compensation.  Employees who received a benefit reduction under the retirement plan amendments receive an automatic contribution of 5% or 7% of annual compensation, depending on the sum of an employee’s age and vesting service, into the 401(k) plan, regardless of the contributions made by the employees.  This contribution is made annually and these employees will not receive any employer matches to their 401(k) contributions.


Certain information pertaining to the qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan is as follows:
Legal namePentegra Defined Benefit Plan for Financial Institutions
Plan's employer identification number13-5645888
Plan number333


The plan is at least 80% funded as of July 1, 20172020 and 2016.2019.  A funding improvement or rehabilitation plan has not been implemented, nor has a surcharge been paid to the plan. The Company’s contributions to the qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan do not represent more than 5% of total contributions to the plan.


Funding and administrative costs of the qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan and 401(k) plan charged to salaries and employee benefits in the consolidated statementsConsolidated Statements of incomeIncome for the years ended December 31 were as follows (in thousands):
 202020192018
Qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan$1,111 1,039 1,048 
401(k) plan590 524 457 
 2017 2016 2015
Qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan$1,054
 969
 984
401(k) plan374
 359
 346


The Company expects a minimum contribution of $224,000$248,000 to the qualified noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan in 2018.  The Company expects to contribute $426,000 to the 401(k) plan in 2018.2021.


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NOTE 17 - RETIREMENT PLANS (continued)



Citizens National had a qualified noncontributory defined benefit pension plan which covered employees hired before May 1, 2005.  The Company assumed this plan at the time of the merger. At December 31, 2017,2020 and 2019, the amount of the liability for this plan was, $128,000,respectively, $182,000 and $69,000, representing the funded status of the plan.


The Bank has a benefit plan which permits eligible officers to defer a portion of their compensation.  The deferred compensation balance, which accrues interest at 8% annually, is distributable in cash after retirement or termination of employment.  The amount of such deferred compensation liability at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 was $3,406,000$3,176,000 and $3,407,000,$3,362,000, respectively.





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NOTE 16 - RETIREMENT PLANS (continued)

The Bank also has supplemental income plans which provide certain employees an amount based on a percentage of average compensation, payable in accordance with individually defined schedules upon retirement. The projected benefit obligation included in other liabilities for the supplemental income plans at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 is $1,249,000$901,000 and $1,284,000,$998,000, respectively. The average discount rate used to determine the present value of the obligations was approximately 5.2% in 20172020 and 5.2% in 2016. The2019. There were 0 service costcosts associated with the plans was $0 for 2017, $0 for 2016, and $183,000 for 2015.2020, 2019, or 2018.  Interest costs were $62,000, $63,000,$48,000, $52,000, and $56,000$59,000 for 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015,2018, respectively.


The deferred compensation plan and supplemental income plans are nonqualified and unfunded. Participation in each plan is limited to a select group of management.


Effective February 1, 2009, the Company established a nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan, which is also unfunded, for certain highly compensated employees.  The nonqualified plan ensures that participants receive the full amount of benefits to which they would have been entitled under the noncontributory defined benefit retirement plan in the absence of limits on benefit levels imposed by certain sections of the Internal Revenue Code.


The components of net periodic pension cost of the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan for the years ended December 31 are summarized as follows (in thousands):
 202020192018
Service cost$
Interest cost63 77 69 
Amortization of unrecognized (gain) loss16 
Net periodic pension cost$65 77 85 
 2017 2016 2015
Service cost$
 41
 38
Interest cost69
 78
 68
Amortization of unrecognized (gain) loss16
 168
 171
Net periodic pension cost$85
 287
 277


A reconciliation of changes in the projected benefit obligation of the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan at December 31 follows (in thousands):
 202020192018
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year$2,045 1,900 1,971 
Service cost
Interest cost63 77 69 
Actuarial (gain) or loss155 122 (86)
Benefits paid(139)(54)(54)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year$2,124 2,045 1,900 
 2017 2016 2015
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year$1,727
 1,843
 1,741
Service cost
 41
 38
Interest cost69
 78
 68
Actuarial (gain) or loss238
 (209) 10
Benefits paid(63) (26) (14)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year$1,971
 1,727
 1,843


Amounts recognized in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheetsConsolidated Balance Sheets for the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 were $1,971,000$2,124,000 and $1,727,000,$2,045,000, respectively.


The accumulated benefit obligation for the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 was $1,971,000$2,124,000 and $1,727,000,$2,045,000, respectively.


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NOTE 17 - RETIREMENT PLANS (continued)



Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, at December 31 for the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan consists of (in thousands):
 202020192018
Net actuarial loss$122 184 88 
 2017 2016 2015
Net actuarial (gain)/loss$141
 (16) 233
Past service cost
 
 
 $141
 (16) 233


The estimated unrecognized net actuarial gain that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost during 20182021 for the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan is $16,000.$9,000.


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NOTE 16 - RETIREMENT PLANS (continued)

Key weighted-average assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation and net periodic pension costs for the nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan for the years ended December 31 were as follows:
 202020192018
Benefit obligation:   
Discount rate2.52 %3.22 %4.22 %
Salary increase rate%%2.00 %
Net periodic pension cost:   
Discount rate3.22 %4.22 %3.60 %
Salary increase rate%2.00 %2.00 %
Amortization period in years21.241.001.00
 2017 2016 2015
Benefit obligation:     
Discount rate3.60% 4.14% 4.34%
Salary increase rate2.00% 2.00% 2.00%
      
Net periodic pension cost: 
  
  
Discount rate4.14% 4.34% 3.95%
Salary increase rate2.00% 2.00% 2.00%
Amortization period in years1.00
 1.00
 1.98


The nonqualified defined benefit retirement plan is not funded.  Therefore no0 contributions will be made in 2018.2021.  Estimated future benefit payments reflecting expected future service for the years ended after December 31, 20172020 are (in thousands):
2021$144 
2022144 
2023144 
2024143 
2025143 
2026-2030682 

2018$130
2019130
2020130
2021130
2022130
2023-2027633

NOTE 1817 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION


LCNB established an Ownership Incentive Plan (the "2002 Plan") during 2002 that allowed for stock-based awards to eligible employees, as determined by the Board of Directors.  The awards were in the form of stock options, share awards, and/or appreciation rights.  The 2002 Plan provided for the issuance of up to 200,000 shares. The 2002 Plan expired on April 16, 2012. Any outstanding unexercised options, however, continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms.


The 2015 Ownership Incentive Plan (the "2015 Plan") was approved by LCNB's shareholders at the annual meeting on April 28, 2015 and allows for stock-based awards to eligible employees, as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Awards may be made in the form of stock options, appreciation rights, restricted shares, and/or restricted share units. The 2015 Plan provides for the issuance of up to 450,000 shares.shares of common stock. The 2015 Plan will terminate on April 28, 2025 and is subject to earlier termination by the Compensation Committee.


Stock-based awards may be in the form of treasury shares or newnewly issued shares.


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NOTE 18 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (continued)


LCNB has not granted stock options since 2012. Option awards granted to date under the 2002 Plan vest ratably over a five year period and expire ten years after the date of grant. Stock options outstanding at December 31, 20172020 were as follows:
 Outstanding Stock OptionsExercisable Stock Options
 
 
Exercise
Price Range
 
 
 
Number
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
 
 
 
Number
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
$11.00- 12.99311 12.60 1.1311 12.60 1.1

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  Outstanding Stock Options Exercisable Stock Options
 
 
Exercise
Price Range
 
 
 
 
Number
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
 
 
 
 
Number
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
$9.00 - 10.99 4,356
 $9.00
 1.1 4,356
 $9.00
 1.1
$11.00 - 12.99 15,909
 12.08
 2.6 15,909
 12.08
 2.6
$17.00 - 18.99 
 
 0.0 
 
 0.0
  20,265
 11.42
 2.3 20,265
 11.42
 2.3

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the years indicated:
2017 2016 2015202020192018
 
 
Options
 Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
 
 
Options
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  
 
Options
 Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
 
Options
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) (1)
 
 
Options
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) (1) 
 
Options
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) (1)
Outstanding at January 1,24,669
 12.17
 83,861
 $12.39
 99,810
 $12.16
Outstanding at January 1,9,904 11.96 13,278 $11.98 20,265 $11.42 
Granted
 
 
 
 
 
Exercised(3,398) 14.94
 (51,390) 11.53
 (13,449) 11.31
Exercised(9,593)11.94 (3,374)12.05 (6,987)10.34 
Expired(1,006) 17.88
 (7,802) 18.76
 (2,500) 9.00
Expired
Outstanding at December 31,20,265
 11.42
 24,669
 12.17
 83,861
 12.39
Outstanding at December 31,311 12.60 $9,904 11.96 $73 13,278 11.98 $42 
Exercisable at December 31,20,265
 11.42
 22,924
 12.13
 75,072
 12.40
Exercisable at December 31,311 12.60 9,904 11.96 73 13,278 11.98 42 
(1) Aggregate Intrinsic Value is defined as the amount by which the current market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option.(1) Aggregate Intrinsic Value is defined as the amount by which the current market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option.


The following table provides information related to stock options exercised during the years indicated (in thousands):
 202020192018
Intrinsic value of options exercised$46 20 50 
Cash received from options exercised114 41 72 
Tax benefit realized from options exercised
 2017 2016 2015
Intrinsic value of options exercised$25
 288
 67
Cash received from options exercised51
 592
 152
Tax benefit realized from options exercised5
 59
 13


The aggregate intrinsic value (the amount by which the current market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option) for options outstanding at December 31, 2017 that were “in the money” (market price greater than exercise price) was $183,000.  The aggregate intrinsic value at that date for only the options that were exercisable was $183,000.  The aggregate intrinsic value for options outstanding at December 31, 2016 that were in the money was $273,000 and the aggregate intrinsic value at that date for only the options that were exercisable was $255,000. The intrinsic value changes based on changes in the market value of the Company’s stock.

Total expense related to options included in salaries and wages in the consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015 was $1,000, $5,000, and $19,000, respectively. The related tax benefit for 2017, 2016, and 2015 was $0, $2,000, and $6,000, respectively. Compensation costs related to option awards were recognized in full during the first quarter 2017.



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Restricted stock awards granted under the 2015 Plan were as follows:
2017 2016 2015202020192018
 
 
Shares
 Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value  
 
Shares
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueSharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair ValueSharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1,8,624
 $15.47
 16,038
 $15.47
 
 $
Outstanding at January 1,17,752 $18.03 16,958 $18.94 8,817 $16.44 
Granted4,027
 22.60
 
 
 16,038
 15.47
Granted19,211 16.87 12,504 16.95 10,634 19.20 
Vested(3,834) 16.73
 (7,414) 15.47
 
 
Vested(4,817)17.83 (11,710)18.19 (2,493)17.38 
Forfeited
 
 
 
 
 
Forfeited(3,550)16.90 
Outstanding at December 31,8,817
 $16.44
 8,624
 $15.47
 16,038
 $15.47
Outstanding at December 31,28,596 $17.42 17,752 $18.03 16,958 $18.94 


Total expense related to restricted stock awards included in salaries and wages in the consolidated statementsConsolidated Statements of incomeIncome for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $75,000, $90,000,$137,000, $134,000, and $90,000$107,000 respectively. The related tax benefit for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 20152018 was $26,000, $31,000,$29,000, $28,000, and $31,000,$23,000, respectively. Unrecognized compensation expense for restricted stock awards was $84,000$410,000 at December 31, 20172020 and is expected to be recognized over a period of 4.2 years.









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NOTE 1918 - EARNINGS PER SHARE


LCNB has granted restricted stock awards with non-forfeitable dividend rights, which are considered participating securities. Accordingly, earnings per share is computed using the two-class method as required by FASB ASC 260-10-45. Basic earnings per common share is calculated by dividing net income allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, which excludes the participating securities.  Diluted earnings per common share is adjusted for the dilutive effects of stock options, warrants, and restricted stock.  The diluted average number of common shares outstanding has been increased for the assumed exercise of stock options and warrants with proceeds used to purchase treasury shares at the average market price for the period.  
























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NOTE 19 - EARNINGS PER SHARE (continued)


Earnings per share for the years ended December 31 were calculated as follows (in thousands, except share and per share data):
2017 2016 2015 202020192018
Net income$12,972
 12,482
 11,474
Net income$20,075 18,912 14,845 
Less allocation of earnings and dividends to participating securities7
 13
 
Less allocation of earnings and dividends to participating securities45 31 18 
Net income allocated to common shareholders12,965
 12,469
 11,474
Net income allocated to common shareholders$20,030 18,881 14,827 
     
Weighted average common shares outstanding, gross10,011,358
 9,958,300
 9,704,965
Weighted average common shares outstanding, gross12,943,622 13,100,161 11,950,360 
Less average participating securities5,783
 10,243
 
Less average participating securities29,345 21,241 15,010 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic earnings per common share10,005,575
 9,948,057
 9,704,965
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in the calculation of basic earnings per common share12,914,277 13,078,920 11,935,350 
Add dilutive effect of: 
  
  
Add dilutive effect of:   
Stock options6,936
 10,765
 17,174
Stock options307 3,973 6,903 
Stock warrants
 17,548
 89,328
Adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share10,012,511
 9,976,370
 9,811,467
Adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding used in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share12,914,584 13,082,893 11,942,253 
     
Earnings per common share: 
  
  
Earnings per common share:   
Basic$1.30
 1.26
 1.18
Basic$1.55 1.44 1.24 
Diluted1.29
 1.25
 1.17
Diluted1.55 1.44 1.24 


Options to purchase 12,962 shares of commonThere were 0 anti-dilutive stock at a weighted average price of $18.41 per share wereoptions outstanding at December 31, 2015 and were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because the exercise prices of the options were greater than the average market prices of the common shares. There were no such options at December 31, 20172020 or 2016.2019.


NOTE 2019 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS


LCNB has entered into related party transactions with various directors and executive officers. Management believes these transactions do not involve more than a normal risk of collectibilitycollectability or present other unfavorable features.  The following table provides a summary of the loan activity for these officers and directors for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):
2017 2016 20202019
Beginning balance$1,447
 1,091
Beginning balance$2,380 2,438 
New loans and advances669
 64
New loans and advances1,139 609 
Change in composition of related parties
 506
Reductions(246) (214)Reductions(590)(667)
Ending Balance$1,870
 1,447
Ending Balance$2,929 2,380 
Deposits from executive officers, directors and related interests of such persons held by the Company at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 amounted to $5,698,000$3,526,000 and $4,618,000,$3,168,000, respectively.

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NOTE 2120 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS


LCNB measures certain assets at fair value using various valuation techniques and assumptions, depending on the nature of the asset.  Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from the sale of an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

The inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value are assigned to one of three broad levels:
Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the reporting date.
Level 2 – inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly.  Level 2 inputs may include quoted prices for similar assets in active markets, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices (such as interest rates or yield curves) that are observable for the asset or liability, and inputs that are derived from or corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3 – inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability.

Equity Securities with a Readily Determinable Fair Value
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value are reported at fair value with changes in fair value reported in other operating income in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Fair values for equity securities are determined based on market quotations (level 1). LCNB has invested in two mutual funds that are traded in active markets and their fair values are based on market quotations (level 1). Investments in another two mutual funds are measured at fair value using net asset values ("NAV") and are considered level 1 because the NAVs are determined and published and are the basis for current transactions.

Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale
The majority of LCNB’sLCNB's financial debt securities are classified as available-for-sale.  The securities are reported at fair value with unrealized holding gains and losses reported net of income taxes in accumulated other comprehensive income.

income (loss). LCNB utilizes a pricing service for determining the fair values of most of its investmentdebt securities.  Methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value are as follows:


Fair value for U.S. Treasury notes are determined based on market quotations (level 1).


Fair values for the other debt securities are calculated using the discounted cash flow method for each security.  The discount rates for these cash flows are estimated by the pricing service using rates observed in the market (level 2). Cash flow streams are dependent on estimated prepayment speeds and the overall structure of the securities given existing market conditions.  


Assets Recorded at Fair value for trust preferred and equity securities are determined basedValue on market quotations (level 1). These securities are not priced by the pricing service.

LCNB has investments in five mutual funds. These investments are not priced by the pricing service. Investments in two of the mutual funds are measured at fair value using net asset values ("NAV") per share as a practical expedient and are not required to be classified in the fair value hierarchy.  These funds can be redeemed at any time at their current NAVs. Two other mutual funds are traded in active markets and their fair values are based on market quotations (level 1). The investment in the remaining mutual fund, which is not traded in an active market, is considered to have level 2 inputs because an investor can have its interest in the fund redeemed for the balance of its capital account at any quarter-end assuming the fund is given a 60 day notice.  The investment in this fund is carried at fair value, which approximates cost.

Nonrecurring Basis
Assets that may be recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include impaired loans, other real estate owned, and other repossessed assets.

A loan is considered impaired when management believes it is probable that payment of interest and principal will not be made in accordance with the contractual terms of the loan agreement.  Impaired loans are carried at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan's existing rate or the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, if this value is less than the loan balance.  TheThese inputs are considered to be level 3.


Other real estate owned is adjusted to fair value, less costs to sell, upon transfer of the loan to foreclosed assets, usually based on an appraisal of the property.  Subsequently, foreclosed assets are carried at the lower of carrying value or fair value.  TheseOther repossessed assets are valued at estimated sales prices, less costs to sell. The inputs for real estate owned and other repossessed assets are also considered to be level 3.


















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The following table summarizes the valuation of LCNB’s assets recorded at fair value by input levels as of December 31 (in thousands):
 Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using
 Fair Value
Measurements
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
2020    
Recurring fair value measurements:    
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value:
Equity securities$987 987 0
Mutual funds50 50 
Mutual funds measured at net asset value1,352 1,352 
Debt securities available-for-sale:    
U.S. Treasury notes2,388 2,388 
U.S. Agency notes67,900 67,900 
Corporate bonds1,179 1,179 
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities91,634 91,634 
Municipal securities:    
Non-taxable12,933 12,933 
Taxable33,437 33,437 
Total recurring fair value measurements$211,860 4,777 207,083 
Nonrecurring fair value measurements:    
Impaired loans$3,439 3,439 
Total nonrecurring fair value measurements$3,439 3,439 
2019    
Recurring fair value measurement:    
Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value:
Equity securities$967 967 
Mutual funds45 45 
Mutual funds measured at net asset value1,300 1,300 
Debt securities available-for-sale:    
U.S. Treasury notes2,309 2,309 
U.S. Agency notes48,984 48,984 
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities84,406 84,406 
Municipal securities:    
Non-taxable22,321 22,321 
Taxable19,980 19,980 
Total recurring fair value measurements$180,312 4,621 175,691 
Nonrecurring fair value measurements:    
Impaired loans$2,840 2,840 
Other real estate owned and repossessed assets197 197 
Total nonrecurring fair value measurements$3,037 3,037 
    
Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using
  
Fair Value
Measurements
 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
December 31, 2017       
Recurring fair value measurements:       
Investment securities available-for-sale:       
U.S. Treasury notes$2,259
 2,259
 
 
U.S. Agency notes83,261
 
 83,261
 
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities67,153
 
 67,153
 
Municipal securities: 
  
  
  
Non-taxable102,174
 
 102,174
 
Taxable20,366
 
 20,366
 
Mutual funds1,023
 23
 1,000
 
Mutual funds measured at net asset value (a)1,519
      
Trust preferred securities50
 50
 
 
Equity securities667
 667
 
 
Total recurring fair value measurements$278,472
 2,999
 273,954
 
         
Nonrecurring fair value measurements: 
  
  
  
Impaired loans$3,359
 
 
 3,359
         
December 31, 2016 
  
  
  
Recurring fair value measurement: 
  
  
  
Investment securities available-for-sale: 
  
  
  
U.S. Treasury notes$28,145
 28,145
 
 
U.S. Agency notes85,400
 
 85,400
 
U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities71,047
 
 71,047
 
Municipal securities: 
  
  
  
Non-taxable113,015
 
 113,015
 
Taxable19,845
 
 19,845
 
Mutual funds1,000
 
 1,000
 
Mutual funds measured at net asset value (a)1,482
      
Trust preferred securities48
 48
 
 
Equity securities677
 677
 
 
Total recurring fair value measurements$320,659
 28,870
 290,307
 
         
Nonrecurring fair value measurements: 
  
  
  
Impaired loans$5,340
 
 
 5,340
         
(a)In accordance with Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.









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The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements at December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 (dollars in thousands):
Range
Fair ValueValuation TechniqueUnobservable InputsHighLowWeighted Average
2020
Impaired loans$1,352 Estimated sales priceAdjustments for comparable properties, discounts to reflect current market conditionsNot applicable
2,087 Discounted cash flowsDiscount rate8.25 %4.00 %4.74 %
2019
Impaired loans$1,931 Estimated sales priceAdjustments for comparable properties, discounts to reflect current market conditionsNot applicable
909 Discounted cash flowsDiscount rate8.25 %4.50 %6.83 %
Other real estate owned197 Estimated sales priceAdjustments for comparable properties, discounts to reflect current market conditions
        Range
  Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs High Low Weighted Average
2017            
Impaired loans $3,359
 Estimated sales price Adjustments for comparable properties, discounts to reflect current market conditions Not applicable
    Discounted cash flows Discount rate 8.25% 3.25% 6.27%
             
2016            
Impaired loans $5,340
 Estimated sales price Adjustments for comparable properties, discounts to reflect current market conditions Not applicable
    Discounted cash flows Discount rate 8.25% 4.50%
5.56%
























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December 31, 20172020
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NOTE 2120 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS(continued)



Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments as of December 31 were as follows (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using
    Fair Value Measurements at the End of
the Reporting Period Using
Carrying
Amount
Fair
Value
Quoted
Prices
in Active
 Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Carrying
Amount
 
Fair
Value
 Quoted
Prices
in Active
 Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
2017         
20202020
FINANCIAL ASSETS:         FINANCIAL ASSETS:    
Cash and cash equivalents$25,386
 25,386
 25,386
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents$31,730 31,730 31,730 
Investment securities, held-to-maturity32,571
 32,350
 
 
 32,350
Debt securities, held-to-maturityDebt securities, held-to-maturity24,810 24,960 24,960 
Federal Reserve Bank stock2,732
 2,732
 2,732
 
 
Federal Reserve Bank stock4,652 4,652 4,652 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock3,638
 3,638
 3,638
 
 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock5,203 5,203 5,203 
Loans, net845,657
 813,368
 
 
 813,368
Loans, net1,293,693 1,252,642 1,252,642 
Accrued interest receivable3,511
 3,511
 
 3,511
 
Accrued interest receivable8,337 8,337 8,337 
         
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES: 
  
      FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:  
Deposits1,085,821
 1,087,086
 894,046
 193,040
 
Deposits1,455,423 1,458,413 1,212,903 245,510 
Short-term borrowings47,000
 47,000
 47,000
 
 
Long-term debt303
 307
 
 307
 
Long-term debt22,000 22,595 22,595 
Accrued interest payable329
 329
 
 329
 
Accrued interest payable452 452 452 
         
2016         
20192019
FINANCIAL ASSETS:         FINANCIAL ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents$18,865
 18,865
 18,865
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents$20,765 20,765 20,765 
Investment securities, held-to-maturity41,003
 40,490
 
 
 40,490
Debt securities, held-to-maturityDebt securities, held-to-maturity27,525 27,888 27,888 
Federal Reserve Bank stock2,732
 2,732
 2,732
 
 
Federal Reserve Bank stock4,652 4,652 4,652 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock3,638
 3,638
 3,638
 
 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock5,203 5,203 5,203 
Loans, net816,228
 799,791
 
 
 799,791
Loans, net1,239,406 1,252,156 1,252,156 
Accrued interest receivable3,559
 3,559
 
 3,559
 
Accrued interest receivable3,911 3,911 3,911 
         
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES: 
  
      FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:  
Deposits1,110,905
 1,113,187
 896,147
 217,040
 
Deposits1,348,280 1,352,061 1,024,162 327,899 
Short-term borrowings42,040
 42,040
 42,040
 
 
Long-term debt598
 614
 
 614
 
Long-term debt40,994 41,487 41,487 
Accrued interest payable307
 307
 
 307
 
Accrued interest payable705 705 705 


The fair values of off-balance-sheet financial instruments such as loan commitments and letters of credit are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements. The fair values of such instruments were not material at December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.
 




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December 31, 2017
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NOTE 21 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS(continued)


Fair values of financial instruments are based on various assumptions, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows.  Therefore, the fair values presented may not represent amounts that could be realized in actual transactions.  In addition, because the required disclosures exclude certain financial instruments and all nonfinancial instruments, any aggregation of the fair value amounts presented would not represent the underlying value of the Company.  The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of certain financial instruments:

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NOTE 20 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS(continued)

Cash and cash equivalents
The carrying amounts presented are deemed to approximate fair value.


InvestmentEquity securities without a readily determinable fair value
Equity securities without a readily determinable fair value are measured at cost, less impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investments of the same issuer.

Debt securities, held-to-maturity
Fair values for investmentdebt securities, held-to-maturity are based on quoted market prices for similar securities and/or discounted
cash flow analysis or other methods.


Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock
The carrying value of Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank stock approximates fair value based on the respective redemptive provisions.


Loans
FairThe estimated fair value isof loans follows the guidance in ASU 2016-01, which prescribes an “exit price” approach in estimating and disclosing fair value of financial instruments. The fair value calculation discounts estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similarthat incorporate discounts for credit, ratingsliquidity, and for the same remaining maturities, incorporating assumptions of current and projected prepayment speeds. These current rates approximate market rates.marketability factors.

Deposits
The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts, and certain money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date.  The fair value of fixed-maturity certificates of deposit is estimated using the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities, which approximates market rates.


Borrowings
The carrying amounts of federal funds purchased, repurchase agreements, and U.S. Treasury demand note borrowings are deemed to approximate fair value of short-term borrowings.  For long-term debt, fair values are estimated based on the discounted value of expected net cash flows using current interest rates.


Accrued interest receivable and Accruedaccrued interest payable
Carrying amount approximates fair value.

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NOTE 2221QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)


The following table sets forth certain quarterly results for the years ended December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 (dollars in thousands, except per share data):
 Three Months Ended
 March 31June 30Sep. 30Dec. 31
2020    
Interest income$16,556 15,957 15,322 15,945 
Interest expense2,378 1,959 1,793 1,432 
Net interest income14,178 13,998 13,529 14,513 
Provision for loan losses1,173 16 976 (151)
Net interest income after provision13,005 13,982 12,553 14,664 
Total non-interest income3,839 3,319 4,278 4,305 
Total non-interest expenses11,072 11,116 11,653 11,944 
Income before income taxes5,772 6,185 5,178 7,025 
Provision for income taxes746 1,128 928 1,283 
Net income$5,026 5,057 4,250 5,742 
Earnings per common share:    
  Basic$0.39 0.39 0.33 0.44 
  Diluted0.39 0.39 0.33 0.44 
2019    
Interest income$16,113 16,328 16,329 16,424 
Interest expense2,722 2,738 2,751 2,577 
Net interest income13,391 13,590 13,578 13,847 
Provision for loan losses(105)54 264 (6)
Net interest income after provision13,496 13,536 13,314 13,853 
Total non-interest income2,772 2,998 3,356 3,222 
Total non-interest expenses10,700 10,833 10,982 11,007 
Income before income taxes5,568 5,701 5,688 6,068 
Provision for income taxes941 973 961 1,238 
Net income$4,627 4,728 4,727 4,830 
Earnings per common share:    
  Basic$0.35 0.36 0.36 0.37 
  Diluted0.35 0.36 0.36 0.37 

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 March 31 June 30 Sep. 30 Dec. 31
2017       
Interest income$10,864
 10,934
 11,055
 11,610
Interest expense877
 861
 908
 953
Net interest income9,987
 10,073
 10,147
 10,657
Provision for loan losses15
 222
 (12) (10)
Net interest income after provision9,972
 9,851
 10,159
 10,667
Total non-interest income2,430
 2,790
 2,659
 2,579
Total non-interest expenses7,968
 8,611
 8,672
 8,612
Income before income taxes4,434
 4,030
 4,146
 4,634
Provision for income taxes1,188
 1,027
 1,040
 1,017
Net income$3,246
 3,003
 3,106
 3,617
        
Earnings per common share: 
  
  
  
  Basic$0.32
 0.30
 0.31
 0.37
  Diluted0.32
 0.30
 0.31
 0.36
        
        
2016 
  
  
  
Interest income$10,621
 11,008
 10,895
 11,226
Interest expense849
 883
 885
 887
Net interest income9,772
 10,125
 10,010
 10,339
Provision for loan losses90
 396
 372
 55
Net interest income after provision9,682
 9,729
 9,638
 10,284
Total non-interest income2,642
 2,750
 2,846
 2,615
Total non-interest expenses8,292
 8,468
 8,593
 7,908
Income before income taxes4,032
 4,011
 3,891
 4,991
Provision for income taxes1,068
 1,043
 995
 1,337
Net income$2,964
 2,968
 2,896
 3,654
        
Earnings per common share: 
  
  
  
  Basic$0.30
 0.30
 0.29
 0.37
  Diluted0.30
 0.29
 0.29
 0.37


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NOTE 2322 - PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Condensed financial information for LCNB Corp., parent company only, follows (in thousands):
Condensed Balance Sheets:  
December 31,20202019
Assets:  
Cash on deposit with subsidiary$3,648 3,252 
Cash on deposit with unrelated depository institution175 23 
Equity securities, at fair value1,001 971 
Investment in subsidiaries235,857 223,735 
Other assets164 84 
Total assets$240,845 228,065 
Liabilities$20 17 
Shareholders' equity240,825 228,048 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$240,845 228,065 
Condensed Balance Sheets:   
December 31,2017 2016
Assets:   
Cash on deposit with subsidiary$308
 491
Investment securities available-for-sale, at fair value919
 893
Investment in subsidiaries148,850
 141,325
Other assets194
 235
Total assets$150,271
 142,944
    
Liabilities$
 
    
Shareholders' equity150,271
 142,944
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$150,271
 142,944

Condensed Statements of Income   
Year ended December 31,202020192018
Income:   
Dividends from subsidiaries$12,070 18,300 10,383 
Interest and dividends29 31 35 
Other income147 215 (66)
Total income12,246 18,546 10,352 
Total expenses1,326 1,369 1,668 
Income before income tax expense/benefit and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries10,920 17,177 8,684 
Income tax benefit404 222 341 
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries8,751 1,513 5,820 
Net income$20,075 18,912 14,845 
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Condensed Statements of Income     
Year ended December 31,2017 2016 2015
Income:     
Dividends from subsidiaries$6,800
 7,300
 5,400
Interest and dividends36
 38
 58
Net gain on sales of securities14
 8
 254
Total income6,850
 7,346
 5,712
      
Total expenses1,290
 1,014
 1,016
      
Income before income tax expense/benefit and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries5,560
 6,332
 4,696
Income tax benefit380
 336
 250
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries7,032
 5,814
 6,528
Net income$12,972
 12,482
 11,474

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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows   
Year ended December 31,202020192018
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income$20,075 18,912 14,845 
Adjustments for non-cash items -   
Increase in undistributed income of subsidiaries(8,751)(1,513)(5,820)
Other, net(89)476 (383)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities11,235 17,875 8,642 
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Purchases of equity securities(346)(337)(90)
Proceeds from sales of equity securities463 397 107 
Cash paid for business acquisition, net of cash received(268)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities117 60 (251)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Proceeds from issuance of common stock401 446 416 
Payments to repurchase common stock(1,872)(6,834)(348)
Cash dividends paid on common stock(9,448)(9,028)(8,124)
Other115 41 72 
Net cash flows used in financing activities(10,804)(15,375)(7,984)
Net change in cash548 2,560 407 
Cash at beginning of year3,275 715 308 
Cash at end of year$3,823 3,275 715 
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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows     
Year ended December 31,2017 2016 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:     
Net income$12,972
 12,482
 11,474
Adjustments for non-cash items - 
  
  
Increase in undistributed income of subsidiaries(7,032) (5,814) (6,528)
Other, net84
 126
 42
Net cash flows provided by operating activities6,024
 6,794
 4,988
      
Cash flows from investing activities: 
  
  
Purchases of securities available-for-sale(54) (177) (215)
Proceeds from maturities of securities available-for-sale50
 55
 
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities43
 173
 1,217
Investments in subsidiaries(250) 
 
Cash paid for business acquisition
 
 (3,757)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities(211) 51
 (2,755)
      
Cash flows from financing activities: 
  
  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock360
 379
 390
Repurchase of stock warrants
 (1,545) 
Cash dividends paid on common stock(6,407) (6,375) (6,239)
Other51
 653
 165
Net cash flows used in financing activities(5,996) (6,888) (5,684)
Net change in cash(183) (43) (3,451)
Cash at beginning of year491
 534
 3,985
Cash at end of year$308
 491
 534

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Item 9.  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures


None.


Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures


Disclosure Controls and Procedures


An evaluation of the effectiveness of LCNB’s internal controls over financial reporting was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of LCNB’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.  Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that LCNB’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this annual report.


Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


Information required byLCNB is responsible for the preparation, integrity, and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements included in this itemannual report. Management of LCNB and its subsidiaries is set forthresponsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15f.  LCNB’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the “Reportsupervision of Management’s Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting”LCNB’s Chief Executive Officer and the “ReportChief Financial Officer. The purpose is to provide reasonable assurance to the Board of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” includedDirectors regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of LCNB’s consolidated financial statements for external purposes in Item 8accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Management maintains internal controls over financial reporting. The internal controls contain control processes and actions are taken to correct deficiencies as they are identified. The internal controls are evaluated on an ongoing basis by LCNB’s management and Audit Committee. Even effective internal controls, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations – including the possibility of circumvention or overriding of controls – and therefore can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation. Also, because of changes in conditions, internal control effectiveness may vary over time.

Management assessed LCNB’s internal controls as of December 31, 2020, in relation to criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in “Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013)” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K.assessment, management believes that, as of December 31, 2020, LCNB’s internal control over financial reporting met the criteria.


Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting


During the fourth quarter 2017,2020, there were no changes in LCNB's internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, LCNB's internal control over financial reporting.


Item 9B.  Other Information


None.

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PART III


Portions of the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement (the “Proxy Statement”) included in the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held April 24, 2018,20, 2021, which Proxy Statement will be mailed to shareholders within 120 days from the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017,2020, are incorporated by reference into Part III.

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance


The information required by this item concerning the Executive Officers and Directors of the Registrant is incorporated herein by reference under the caption "Directors and Executive Officers" of the Proxy Statement.


The information required by this item concerning the Audit Committee and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is incorporated herein by reference under the captions "Board of Directors Meetings and Committees," "Audit Committee Report," and "Code of Ethics" of the Proxy Statement.


The information required by this item concerning Delinquent Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting ComplianceReports is incorporated herein by reference under the caption "Section"Delinquent Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance"Reports" of the proxyProxy Statement.


Item 11. Executive Compensation


The information contained in the Proxy Statement under the captions "Board of Directors Meetings and Committees" "Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" "Equity Compensation Plan Information," "Compensation of Executive Officers," and "Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation" is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.Matters


The information contained in the Proxy Statement under the captions "Market Price of Stock and Dividend Data" and "Voting Securities and Principal Holders" is incorporated herein by reference.


LCNB established an Ownership Incentive Plan (the "2002 Plan") during 2002 that allowed for the issuance of up to 200,000 shares of stock-based awards to eligible employees, as determined by the Board of Directors.  The awards could be in the form of stock options, share awards, and/or appreciation rights.   The 2002 Plan expired on April 16, 2012. Outstanding, unexercised options continue to be exercisable in accordance with their terms.

LCNB currently maintains a compensation plan, the 2015 Ownership Incentive Plan (the "2015 Plan"), which was approved by LCNB's shareholders at the annual meeting on April 28, 2015 and allows for stock-based awards to eligible employees, as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Awards may be made in the form of stock options, appreciation rights, restricted shares, and/or restricted share units. This plan provides for the issuance of up to 450,000 shares and will terminate on April 28, 2025, unless earlier terminated by the Compensation Committee.










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The following table shows information relating to stock options outstanding under the 2002 Plan and 2015 Plan at December 31, 2020:
Plan CategoryNumber of Securities to
be Issued upon Exercise
of Outstanding Options
Weighted Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding Options
Number of Securities
Remaining Available
for Future Issuance
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders:
2002 Plan311 $12.60 — 
2015 Plan— — 387,586 
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders— — — 
Total311 $12.60 387,586 



Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence


The information contained in the Proxy Statement under the captions "Election of Directors," "Directors and Executive Officers," "Board of Directors Meetings and Committees," and "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 14.  Principal AccountingAccountant Fees and Services


The information contained in the Proxy Statement under the captions "Independent Registered Accounting Firm" and "Board of Directors Meetings and Committees" is incorporated herein by reference.

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PART IV
Item 15.  Exhibits,Exhibit and Financial Statement Schedules
(a)1.Financial Statements
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015.2018.
     Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015.2018.
     Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015.2018.
     Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016,2020, 2019, and 2015.2018.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
2.Financial Statement Schedules – None
3.Exhibits required by Item 601 Regulation S-K.
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(a) Exhibit No.
Exhibit Description
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.1
3.2
10.14.1
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.5
10.7
14.1
14.2

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(a) Exhibit No.
Exhibit Description
21
23
31.1
31.2
32
101The following financial information from LCNB Corp.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20172020 is formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language:  (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

LCNB Corp.
(Registrant)
/s/ Steve P. FosterEric J. Meilstrup
Steve P. Foster
Eric J. Meilstrup, President & Chief Executive Officer & President
March 9, 201810, 2021


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

/s/ Eric J. Meilstrup/s/ Craig M. Johnson
Eric J. Meilstrup, President, Chief ExecutiveCraig M. Johnson, Director
Officer & DirectorMarch 10, 2021
(Principal Executive Officer)
March 10, 2021
/s/ Michael J Johrendt
/s/ Robert C. Haines IIMichael J. Johrendt, Director
Robert C. Haines II, Executive Vice PresidentMarch 10, 2021
& Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
March 10, 2021/s/ William H. Kaufman
William H. Kaufman, Director
March 10, 2021
/s/ Spencer S. Cropper
Spencer S. Cropper
Chairman of the Board of Directors/s/ John H. Kochensparger III
March 10, 2021John H. Kochensparger III, Director
March 10, 2021
/s/ Mary E. Bradford
Mary E Bradford, Director/s/ Anne E. Krehbiel
March 10, 2021Anne E. Krehbiel, Director
March 10, 2021
/s/ Steve P. Foster
Steve P. Foster, Director/s/ Stephen P. Wilson
March 10, 2021Stephen P. Wilson, Director
March 10, 2021
/s/ Steve P. Foster/s/ William H. KaufmanG. Huddle
Steve P. FosterWilliam G. Huddle, DirectorWilliam H. Kaufman
Chief Executive Officer, President, & DirectorMarch 10, 2021Director
(Principal Executive Officer)March 9, 2018
March 9, 2018
/s/ Anne E. Krehbiel
/s/ Robert C. Haines IIAnne E. Krehbiel
Robert C. Haines IIDirector
Executive Vice President & Chief FinancialMarch 9, 2018
Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer)
March 9, 2018/s/ John H. Kochensparger III
John H. Kochensparger III
Director
/s/ Stephen P. WilsonMarch 9, 2018
Stephen P. Wilson
Chairman of the Board of Directors
March 9, 2018/s/ Valerie S. Krueckeberg
Valerie S. Krueckeberg
Director
/s/ Spencer S. CropperMarch 9, 2018
Spencer S. Cropper
Director
March 9, 2018/s/ George L. Leasure
George L. Leasure
Director
March 9, 2018

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