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

FORM 10‑Q

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20182019

OR

[ ]TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ____________ to _____________

LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana0-1148735-1559596
(State or Other Jurisdiction(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer
of Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)


202 East Center Street, P.O. Box 1387, Warsaw, Indiana 46581‑1387
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

(574) 267‑6144
(Registrant'sRegistrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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 [X]   No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, 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 [X] No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of ''large‘‘large accelerated filer,'' ''accelerated’’ ‘‘accelerated filer,'' ''smaller’’ ‘‘smaller reporting company,''’’ and ''emerging‘‘emerging growth company''company’’ in Rule 12b–2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer [X]   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 is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [  ] No [X]

Number of shares of common stock outstanding at April 30, 2018:  25,291,5822019:  25,614,665



TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 
   
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share data)
 March 31, December 31,
 2019 2018
 (Unaudited)  
ASSETS   
Cash and due from banks $143,081  $192,290
Short-term investments45,672 24,632
  Total cash and cash equivalents188,753 216,922
    
Securities available for sale (carried at fair value)595,553 585,549
Real estate mortgage loans held for sale3,047 2,293
    
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $49,562 and $48,4533,889,448 3,866,292
    
Land, premises and equipment, net58,760 58,097
Bank owned life insurance82,253 77,106
Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock13,772 13,772
Accrued interest receivable17,387 15,518
Goodwill4,970 4,970
Other assets37,942 34,735
  Total assets $4,891,885  $4,875,254
    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   
    
LIABILITIES   
Noninterest bearing deposits $931,832  $946,838
Interest bearing deposits3,215,605 3,097,227
  Total deposits4,147,437 4,044,065
    
Borrowings   
  Federal funds purchased122,000 0
  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase0 75,555
  Federal Home Loan Bank advances0 170,000
  Subordinated debentures30,928 30,928
    Total borrowings152,928 276,483
    
Accrued interest payable11,794 10,404
Other liabilities36,459 22,598
    Total liabilities4,348,618 4,353,550
    
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   
Common stock:  90,000,000 shares authorized, no par value   
 25,614,665 shares issued and 25,442,827 outstanding as of March 31, 2019   
 25,301,732 shares issued and 25,128,773 outstanding as of December 31, 2018111,571 112,383
Retained earnings432,953 419,179
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)2,487 (6,191)
Treasury stock, at cost (2019 - 171,838 shares, 2018 - 172,959 shares)(3,833) (3,756)
  Total stockholders' equity543,178 521,615
  Noncontrolling interest89 89
  Total equity543,267 521,704
    Total liabilities and equity $4,891,885  $4,875,254

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands except share data)
 March 31, December 31,
 2018 2017
 (Unaudited)  
ASSETS   
Cash and due from banks $113,509  $140,402
Short-term investments54,042 35,778
  Total cash and cash equivalents167,551 176,180
    
Securities available for sale (carried at fair value)560,664 538,493
Real estate mortgage loans held for sale1,511 3,346
    
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $45,627 and $47,1213,800,041 3,771,338
    
Land, premises and equipment, net55,737 56,466
Bank owned life insurance76,109 75,879
Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock13,772 13,772
Accrued interest receivable14,616 14,093
Goodwill4,970 4,970
Other assets31,977 28,439
  Total assets $4,726,948  $4,682,976
    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   
    
LIABILITIES   
Noninterest bearing deposits $858,950  $885,622
Interest bearing deposits3,240,538 3,123,033
  Total deposits4,099,488 4,008,655
    
Borrowings   
  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase94,716 70,652
  Federal Home Loan Bank advances0 80,030
  Subordinated debentures30,928 30,928
    Total borrowings125,644 181,610
    
Accrued interest payable7,484 6,311
Other liabilities20,999 17,733
    Total liabilities4,253,615 4,214,309
    
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   
Common stock:  90,000,000 shares authorized, no par value   
 25,291,582 shares issued and 25,124,441 outstanding as of March 31, 2018   
 25,194,903 shares issued and 25,025,933 outstanding as of December 31, 2017107,860 108,862
Retained earnings376,850 363,794
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)(7,988) (670)
Treasury stock, at cost (2018 - 167,141 shares, 2017 - 168,970 shares)(3,478) (3,408)
  Total stockholders' equity473,244 468,578
  Noncontrolling interest89 89
  Total equity473,333 468,667
    Total liabilities and equity $4,726,948  $4,682,976
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited - in thousands except share and per share data)
 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 2018 2017
NET INTEREST INCOME   
Interest and fees on loans   
  Taxable $41,794  $34,447
  Tax exempt 217  150
Interest and dividends on securities   
  Taxable 2,434  2,320
  Tax exempt 1,331  1,162
Other interest income 292  48
    Total interest income 46,068  38,127
    
Interest on deposits 9,367  5,442
Interest on borrowings   
  Short-term 111  310
  Long-term 367  314
    Total interest expense 9,845  6,066
    
NET INTEREST INCOME 36,223  32,061
    
Provision for loan losses 3,300  200
    
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR   
  LOAN LOSSES 32,923  31,861
    
NONINTEREST INCOME   
Wealth advisory fees 1,505  1,250
Investment brokerage fees 290  321
Service charges on deposit accounts 3,628  3,143
Loan and service fees 2,177  1,893
Merchant card fee income 642  538
Bank owned life insurance income 363  471
Other income 1,039  509
Mortgage banking income 241  131
Net securities gains/(losses) (6)  3
  Total noninterest income 9,879  8,259
    
NONINTEREST EXPENSE   
Salaries and employee benefits 12,019  11,370
Net occupancy expense 1,426  1,120
Equipment costs 1,274  1,075
Data processing fees and supplies 2,513  2,016
Corporate and business development 1,133  1,502
FDIC insurance and other regulatory fees 461  434
Professional fees 872  954
Other expense 1,504  1,577
  Total noninterest expense 21,202  20,048
    
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE 21,600  20,072
Income tax expense 3,264  5,558
NET INCOME $18,336  $14,514
    
BASIC WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES 25,257,414  25,152,242
BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE $0.73  $0.58
DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES 25,696,864  25,596,136
DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE $0.71  $0.57

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited - in thousands)
 
   Three months ended March 31,
   2018 2017
Net income $18,336  $14,514
Other comprehensive income   
 Change in securities available for sale:   
  Unrealized holding gain/(loss) on securities available for sale   
    arising during the period (9,161)  713
  Reclassification adjustment for gains/(losses) included in net income6 (3)
  Net securities gain/(loss) activity during the period (9,155)  710
  Tax effect 2,029  (265)
  Net of tax amount (7,126)  445
 Defined benefit pension plans:   
  Amortization of net actuarial loss 66  66
  Net gain activity during the period 66 66
  Tax effect (17)  (26)
  Net of tax amount 49  40
      
  Total other comprehensive income, net of tax (7,077)  485
      
Comprehensive income $11,259  $14,999

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


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited - in thousands, except share and per share data)
 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 2019 2018
NET INTEREST INCOME   
Interest and fees on loans   
  Taxable $48,866  $41,794
  Tax exempt 251  217
Interest and dividends on securities   
  Taxable 2,497  2,434
  Tax exempt 1,642  1,331
Other interest income 238  292
    Total interest income 53,494  46,068
    
Interest on deposits 13,883  9,367
Interest on borrowings   
  Short-term 950  111
  Long-term 452  367
    Total interest expense 15,285  9,845
    
NET INTEREST INCOME 38,209  36,223
    
Provision for loan losses 1,200  3,300
    
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR   
  LOAN LOSSES 37,009  32,923
    
NONINTEREST INCOME   
Wealth advisory fees 1,620  1,505
Investment brokerage fees 386  290
Service charges on deposit accounts 4,287  3,628
Loan and service fees 2,404  2,177
Merchant card fee income 622  642
Bank owned life insurance income 444  363
Mortgage banking income 222  241
Net securities gains (losses) 23  (6)
Other income 1,517  1,039
  Total noninterest income 11,525  9,879
    
NONINTEREST EXPENSE   
Salaries and employee benefits 12,559  12,019
Net occupancy expense 1,366  1,426
Equipment costs 1,349  1,274
Data processing fees and supplies 2,425  2,513
Corporate and business development 1,206  1,133
FDIC insurance and other regulatory fees 406  461
Professional fees 937  872
Other expense 2,225  1,504
  Total noninterest expense 22,473  21,202
    
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE 26,061  21,600
Income tax expense 4,379  3,264
NET INCOME $21,682  $18,336
    
BASIC WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES 25,491,093  25,257,414
BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE $0.85  $0.73
DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES 25,665,287  25,696,864
DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE $0.84  $0.71


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


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited - in thousands)
 
   Three months ended March 31,
   2019 2018
Net income $21,682  $18,336
Other comprehensive income   
 Change in securities available for sale:   
  Unrealized holding gain/(loss) on securities available for sale   
    arising during the period 10,960  (9,161)
  Reclassification adjustment for (gains)/losses included in net income(23) 6
  Net securities gain/(loss) activity during the period 10,937  (9,155)
  Tax effect (2,297)  2,029
  Net of tax amount 8,640  (7,126)
 Defined benefit pension plans:   
  Amortization of net actuarial loss 50  66
  Net gain activity during the period 50 66
  Tax effect (12)  (17)
  Net of tax amount 38  49
      
  Total other comprehensive income, net of tax 8,678  (7,077)
      
Comprehensive income $30,360  $11,259












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




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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (unaudited - in thousands, except share and per share data)
  
       Accumulated        
       Other   Total    
 Common Stock Retained Comprehensive Treasury Stockholders' Noncontrolling Total
 Shares Stock Earnings Income (Loss) Stock Equity Interest Equity
                
                
Balance at January 1, 2018 25,025,933  $108,862  $363,794  $(670)  $(3,408)  $468,578  $89  $468,667
Adoption of ASU 2018-02     173  (173)    0    0
Adoption of ASU 2014-09     24      24    24
Adoption of ASU 2016-01     68  (68)    0    0
Comprehensive income:               
  Net income     18,336      18,336    18,336
  Other comprehensive loss, net of tax       (7,077)    (7,077)    (7,077)
  Cash dividends declared, $0.22 per share     (5,545)      (5,545)    (5,545)
  Treasury shares purchased under deferred               
    directors' plan (3,807)  185      (185)  0    0
  Treasury shares sold and distributed under deferred              
    directors' plan 5,636  (115)      115  0    0
  Stock activity under equity compensation plans 96,679  (2,483)        (2,483)    (2,483)
  Stock based compensation expense   1,411        1,411    1,411
Balance at March 31, 2018 25,124,441  $107,860  $376,850  $(7,988)  $(3,478)  $473,244  $89  $473,333
                
Balance at January 1, 2019 25,128,773  $112,383  $419,179  $(6,191)  $(3,756)  $521,615  $89  $521,704
Adoption of ASU 2017-08 (See Note 1)     (1,327)      (1,327)    (1,327)
Comprehensive income:               
  Net income     21,682      21,682    21,682
  Other comprehensive income, net of tax       8,678    8,678    8,678
  Cash dividends declared, $0.26 per share     (6,581)      (6,581)    (6,581)
  Cashless exercise of warrants 224,066  0        0    0
  Treasury shares purchased under deferred               
    directors' plan (4,578)  195      (195)  0    0
  Treasury shares sold and distributed under deferred              
    directors' plan 5,699  (118)      118  0    0
  Stock activity under equity compensation plans 88,867  (2,089)        (2,089)    (2,089)
  Stock based compensation expense   1,200        1,200    1,200
Balance at March 31, 2019 25,442,827  $111,571  $432,953  $2,487  $(3,833)  $543,178  $89  $543,267





CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (unaudited - in thousands except share and per share data)
       Accumulated     
       Other   Total 
 Common Stock Retained Comprehensive Treasury Stockholders' 
 Shares Stock Earnings Income (Loss) Stock Equity 
             
             
Balance at January 1, 2017 24,937,865  $104,405  $327,873  $(2,387)  $(2,913)  $426,978 
Comprehensive income:            
  Net income     14,514      14,514 
  Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax       485    485 
  Cash dividends declared, $0.19 per share     (4,771)      (4,771) 
  Treasury shares purchased under deferred            
    directors' plan (4,846)  220      (220)  0 
  Stock activity under equity compensation plans 84,672  (1,652)        (1,652) 
  Stock based compensation expense   1,559        1,559 
Balance at March 31, 2017 25,017,691  $104,532  $337,616  $(1,902)  $(3,133)  $437,113 
             
Balance at January 1, 2018 25,025,933  $108,862  $363,794  $(670)  $(3,408)  $468,578 
Adoption of ASU 2018-02 (See Note 1)     173  (173)    0 
Adoption of ASU 2014-09 (See Note 1)     24      24 
Adoption of ASU 2016-01 (See Note 1)     68  (68)    0 
Comprehensive income:            
  Net income     18,336      18,336 
  Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax       (7,077)    (7,077) 
  Cash dividends declared, $0.22 per share     (5,545)      (5,545) 
  Treasury shares purchased under deferred            
    directors' plan (3,807)  185      (185)  0 
  Treasury shares sold and distributed under deferred            
    directors' plan 5,636  (115)      115  0 
  Stock activity under equity compensation plans 96,679  (2,483)        (2,483) 
  Stock based compensation expense   1,411        1,411 
Balance at March 31, 2018 25,124,441  $107,860  $376,850  $(7,988)  $(3,478)  $473,244 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

















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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited - in thousands)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited - in thousands)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited - in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 312018 20172019 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income $18,336  $14,514 $21,682  $18,336
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating      
activities:      
Depreciation 1,404  1,165 1,417  1,404
Provision for loan losses 3,300  200 1,200  3,300
Net loss (gain) on sale and write down of other real estate owned 16  (5)
Net loss on sale and write down of other real estate owned 0  16
Amortization of loan servicing rights 132  158 122  132
Loans originated for sale, including participations (9,506)  (10,812) (7,454)  (9,506)
Net gain on sales of loans (350)  (364) (258)  (350)
Proceeds from sale of loans, including participations 11,499  13,066 6,835  11,499
Net loss on sales of premises and equipment 2  0 1  2
Net loss (gain) on sales and calls of securities available for sale 6  (3) (23)  6
Net securities amortization 749  715 817  749
Stock based compensation expense 1,411  1,559 1,200  1,411
Earnings on life insurance (363)  (471) (444)  (363)
Gain on life insurance (201)  0 (841)  (201)
Tax benefit of stock option exercises (761)  (924)
Tax benefit of stock award issuances (529)  (761)
Net change:      
Interest receivable and other assets (2,130)  (301) (1,342)  (2,130)
Interest payable and other liabilities 2,395  2,263 1,276  2,395
Total adjustments 7,603  6,246 1,977  7,603
Net cash from operating activities 25,939  20,760 23,659  25,939
      
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale 12,322  16,811 13,693  12,322
Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal paydowns of      
securities available for sale 12,659  14,109 16,026  12,659
Purchases of securities available for sale (53,841)  (52,763) (22,183)  (53,841)
Purchase of life insurance (258)  (446) (5,362)  (258)
Net increase in total loans (32,003)  (61,496) (24,356)  (32,003)
Proceeds from sales of land, premises and equipment 1  0 10  1
Purchases of land, premises and equipment (678)  (2,285) (2,091)  (678)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate 12  42 0  12
Proceeds from life insurance 564  0 1,483  564
Net cash from investing activities (61,222)  (86,028) (22,780)  (61,222)
      
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Net increase in total deposits 90,833  101,485 103,372  90,833
Net increase in short-term borrowings 24,064  89,731 46,445  24,064
Payments on long-term borrowings (80,030)  (175,002)
Payments on short-term FHLB borrowings (170,000)  0
Payments on long-term FHLB borrowings 0  (80,030)
Common dividends paid (5,545)  (4,771) (6,581)  (5,545)
Payments related to equity incentive plans (2,483)  (1,652) (2,089)  (2,483)
Purchase of treasury stock (185)  (220) (195)  (185)
Net cash from financing activities 26,654  9,571 (29,048)  26,654
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (8,629)  (55,697) (28,169)  (8,629)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 176,180  167,280 216,922  176,180
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $167,551  $111,583 $188,753  $167,551
Cash paid during the period for:      
Interest $8,672  $5,841 $13,896  $8,672
Income taxes 0  4
Supplemental non-cash disclosures:      
Securities purchases payable 3,081  2,073 8,725  3,081
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities 5,483  0

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



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NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

This report is filed for Lakeland Financial Corporation (the "Company"“Company”) and its, which has two wholly owned subsidiaries, Lake City Bank (the "Bank"“Bank”) and LCB Risk Management, a captive insurance company. Also included in this report is the Bank'sBank’s wholly owned subsidiary, LCB Investments II, Inc. ("(“LCB Investments"Investments”), which manages the Bank'sBank’s investment portfolio. LCB Investments also owns LCB Funding, Inc. ("(“LCB Funding"Funding”), a real estate investment trust. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"(“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (all of which are normal and recurring in nature) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three-month periodthree-months ended March 31, 20182019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any subsequent reporting periods, including the year ending December 31, 2018.2019. The Company's 2017Company’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K should be read in conjunction with these statements.

Adoption of New Accounting Standards

The Company accounts for revenueleases in accordance with ASU No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" and all the subsequent amendments to the ASU (collectively "ASC 606")2016-02, “Leases”, which the Company adopted on January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective approach. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018 are presented under ASC 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for the prior period. We recorded a net increase to opening retained earnings of $24,000 as of January 1, 2018 due to the cumulative impact of adopting ASC 606. Revenue is split between net interest income and noninterest income at a ratio of approximately 80% to 20%, respectively. The scope of the guidance explicitly excludes net interest income as well as many other revenues for financial assets and liabilities including loans, leases, securities, and derivatives. The Company's services that fall within ASC 606 are presented in noninterest income and are recognized as revenue as the Company satisfies its obligation to the customer. The majority of the Company's revenue is from the business of banking and the Company's assigned regions have similar economic characteristics, products, services and customers. Accordingly, all of the Company's operations are considered by management to be aggregated in one reportable operating segment.
The income statement impact of adopting ASC 606 for the period ending March 31, 2018 is outlined below:

 Period ending March 31, 2018
 As reported Under legacy GAAP Impact of ASC 606
Noninterest  income     
Loan and service fees $2,177  $1,983  $194
Other income 241  241  0
Total $2,418  $2,224  $194
      
Noninterest expense     
Data processing fees and supplies 2,513  2,319  194
Total $2,513  $2,319  $194
      
Net Impact $(95)  $(95)  $0
      
Net income $18,336  $18,336  $0
Comprehensive income 11,259  11,259  0
      
Basic earnings per share $0.73  $0.73  $0
Diluted earnings per share 0.71  0.71  0


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In January 2016, the FASB amended existing accounting guidance related to the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. These amendments make targeted improvements to U.S. GAAP as follows:  (1) Require equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. However, an entity may choose to measure equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. (2) Simplify 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) Eliminate the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities. (4) Eliminate the requirement for public business entities 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. (5) Require public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes. (6) Require 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. (7) Require separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset (that is, securities or loans and receivable) on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements. (8) Clarify 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.2019.  This guidance was effective beginning January 1, 2018. Adopting this standard resulted in a credit to retained earnings for the reclassification in the amount of $68,000.

In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance related to the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flow. This standard provides cash flow statement classification guidance for certain transactions including how the predominance principle should be applied when cash receipts and cash payments have aspects of more than one class of cash flows. This guidance was effective beginning January 1, 2018. Adopting this standard did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, "Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost." Under the new guidance, employers will present the service cost component of the net periodic benefit cost in the same income statement line item as other employee compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period. In addition, only the service cost component will be eligible for capitalization in assets. Employers will present the other components separately from the line item that includes the service cost. The guidance was effective beginning January 1, 2018. As a result of the applicable plans being frozen April 1, 2000, there was no service cost recognized for the three-month periods ending March 31, 2018 and 2017. All other components of cost were recorded in other expense under noninterest expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income for all periods presented. Adopting this standard did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, "Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income." The ASU required a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the newly enacted federal corporate income tax rate as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The amount reclassified was the difference between the historical corporate income tax rate and the newly 21% federal corporate income tax rate. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Company elected to early adopt the guidance during the first quarter of 2018, and recorded a credit to retained earnings for the reclassification in the amount of $173,000.

Newly Issued But Not Yet Effective Accounting Standards

In February 2016, the FASB issued new accounting guidance related to leases. This update, effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2019, will replacereplaced existing lease guidance in GAAP and will requirerequires lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. When implemented, lesseesLessees and lessors will beare required to recognize and measure leases that exist at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The Company currently has approximately $5.2recorded a right-of-use asset of $5.5 million and a lease liability of $5.5 million upon adoption, and there was no cumulative period adjustment made to retained earnings.  This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s balance sheets or cash flows from operations and had no impact on the Company’s operating results. The most significant impact was the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease obligations for operating leases.  The Company elected to adopt the package of practical expedients for this standard.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-08, “Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs: Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities.” This update amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. FASB is shortening the amortization period for the premium to the earliest call date. Under current GAAP, entities generally amortize the premium as an adjustment of yield over the contractual life of the instrument. Concerns were raised that would comecurrent GAAP excludes certain callable debt securities from consideration of early repayment of principal even if the holder is certain that the call will be exercised. As a result, upon the exercise of a call on balance sheeta callable debt security held at a premium, the unamortized premium is recorded as both assetsa loss in earnings. There is diversity in practice (1) in the amortization period for premiums of callable debt securities and liabilities upon(2) in how the potential for exercise of a call is factored into current impairment assessments. The amendments in this update become effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company adopted this new accounting standard on January 1, 2019.  The effect of adoption was a reduction in retained earnings of approximately $1.3 million, net of tax, to reflect the acceleration of amortization of premiums on debt securities.

In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, “Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities”. The purpose of this accounting standard.
updated guidance is to better align a company's financial reporting for hedging activities with the economic objectives of those activities. ASU 2017-12 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption, including adoption in an interim period, permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2017-12 on January 1, 2019. ASU 2017-12 requires a modified retrospective transition method in which the Company will recognize the cumulative effect of the change on the opening balance of each affected component of equity in the statement of financial position as of the date of adoption. Adopting this standard did not have an impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

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Newly Issued But Not Yet Effective Accounting Standards

In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance related to credit losses on financial instruments. This update will change the accounting for credit losses on loans and debt securities. The measurement of expected credit losses is to be based on information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. For loans, this measurement will take place at the time the financial asset is first added to the balance sheet and periodically thereafter. This differs significantly from the "incurred loss"“incurred loss” model required under current GAAP, which delays recognition until it is probable a loss has been incurred. In addition, the guidance will modify the other-than-temporary


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impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities to require an allowance for credit impairment instead of a direct write-down, which will allow for reversal of credit impairments in future periods. This guidance is effective for public business entities that meet the definition of an SEC filer for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods in those fiscal years. The Company has formed a cross-functional committee that has evaluated existing technology and other solutions for calculating losses under this new standard, selected a vendor to validate data currently loaded in the technology solution selected, and reviewed the validation assessment report. The committee has selected a model and is currently evaluatingworking on initial calculations under the various methods available for calculating the credit losses, including but not limited to discounted cash flows, migration, and vintage.model. Management expects to recognize credit losses earlier upon adoption of this accounting standard and the expected credit loss model than it has historically done under the current incurred credit loss model and is evaluatingmodel.  While the impact of adoptingimplementing the CECL model cannot be quantified at this new accounting standard on our financial statements.time, the Company expects to recognize a one-time cumulative-effect adjustment to the allowance upon adoption.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04 "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment." These amendments eliminate Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. The amendments also eliminate the requirements for any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative assessment and, if it fails that qualitative test, to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. An entity still has the option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary. The guidance is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. ASU 2017-04 should be adopted on a prospective basis. Management does not expect the adoption of this new accounting standard to have a material impact on our financial statements.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-08, "Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs: Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities." This update amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium. FASB is shortening the amortization period for the premium to the earliest call date. Under current GAAP, entities generally amortize the premium as an adjustment of yield over the contractual life of the instrument. Concerns were raised that current GAAP excludes certain callable debt securities from consideration of early repayment of principal even if the holder is certain that the call will be exercised. As a result, upon the exercise of a call on a callable debt security held at a premium, the unamortized premium is recorded as a loss in earnings. There is diversity in practice (1) in the amortization period for premiums of callable debt securities and (2) in how the potential for exercise of a call is factored into current impairment assessments. The amendments in this update become effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new guidance on our consolidated financial statements, but it is not expected to have a material impact.

In August 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2017-12, "Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities". The purpose of this updated guidance is to better align a company's financial reporting for hedging activities with the economic objectives of those activities. ASU 2017-12 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption, including adoption in an interim period, permitted. The Company plans to adopt ASU 2017-12 on January 1, 2019. ASU 2017-12 requires a modified retrospective transition method in which the Company will recognize the cumulative effect of the change on the opening balance of each affected component of equity in the statement of financial position as of the date of adoption. While the Company continues to assess all potential impacts of the standard, we currently expect adoption to have an immaterial impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts appearing in the financial statements and notes thereto for prior periods have been reclassified to conform with the current presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on net income or stockholders' equity as previously reported.

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NOTE 2. SECURITIES

Information related to the fair value and amortized cost of securities available for sale and the related gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income is provided in the tables below.


  Gross Gross    Gross Gross  
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized FairAmortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
(dollars in thousands)Cost Gain Losses ValueCost Gain Losses Value
March 31, 2018       
March 31, 2019       
U.S. Treasury securities $992  $0  $(8)  $984 $994  $0  $0  $994
U.S. government sponsored agencies5,091 0 (101) 4,9904,066 0 (77) 3,989
Mortgage-backed securities: residential342,526 1,304 (6,840) 336,990320,460 2,378 (2,559) 320,279
Mortgage-backed securities: commercial34,944 0 (585) 34,35938,244 1 (216) 38,029
State and municipal securities185,049 1,257 (2,965) 183,341226,924 5,624 (286) 232,262
Total $568,602  $2,561  $(10,499)  $560,664 $590,688  $8,003  $(3,138)  $595,553
              
December 31, 2017       
December 31, 2018       
U.S. Treasury securities $992  $5  $0  $997 $994  $0  $(7)  $987
U.S. government sponsored agencies5,191 0 (69) 5,1224,435 0 (85) 4,350
Mortgage-backed securities: residential314,650 2,099 (2,975) 313,774329,516 1,392 (5,496) 325,412
Mortgage-backed securities: commercial44,208 75 (72) 44,21138,712 0 (571) 38,141
State and municipal securities172,375 2,990 (976) 174,389217,964 1,403 (2,708) 216,659
Total $537,416  $5,169  $(4,092)  $538,493 $591,621  $2,795  $(8,867)  $585,549


Information regarding the fair value and amortized cost of available for sale debt securities by maturity as of March 31, 20182019 is presented below. Maturity information is based on contractual maturity for all securities other than mortgage-backed securities. Actual maturities of securities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay the obligation without a prepayment penalty.


Amortized FairAmortized Fair
(dollars in thousands)Cost ValueCost Value
Due in one year or less $2,286  $2,311 $1,732  $1,742
Due after one year through five years24,307 24,50625,086 25,342
Due after five years through ten years34,001 33,97625,267 25,970
Due after ten years130,538 128,522179,899 184,191
191,132 189,315231,984 237,245
Mortgage-backed securities377,470 371,349358,704 358,308
Total debt securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $568,602  $560,664 $590,688  $595,553
Securities proceeds, gross gains and gross losses are presented below.


Three months ended March 31,Three months ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)2018 20172019 2018
Sales of securities available for sale      
Proceeds $12,322  $16,811 $13,693  $12,322
Gross gains21 19770 21
Gross losses(27) (194)(47) (27)
Number of securities17 22

The Company sold 22 securities with a total book value and a total fair value of $12.3 million during the first three months of 2018. The Company sold 27 securities with a total book value and a total fair value of $16.8 million during the first three months of 2017.

PurchaseIn accordance with ASU No. 2017-08, purchase premiums orfor callable securities are amortized to the earliest call date and premiums on non-callable securities as well as discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of


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the securities or over the estimated lives of mortgage-backed securities. Gains and losses on sales are based on the amortized cost of the security sold and recorded on the trade date.
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Securities with carrying values of $184.2$62.0 million and $171.1$164.7 million were pledged as of March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively, as collateral for securities sold under agreements to repurchase, borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank and for other purposes as permitted or required by law.

Information regarding securities with unrealized losses as of March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018 is presented below. The tables divide the securities between those with unrealized losses for less than twelve months and those with unrealized losses for twelve months or more.


Less than 12 months 12 months or more TotalLess than 12 months 12 months or more Total
Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair UnrealizedFair Unrealized Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized
(dollars in thousands)Value Losses Value Losses Value LossesValue Losses Value Losses Value Losses
March 31, 2018           
US Treasury $984  $8  $0  $0  $984  $8
March 31, 2019           
U.S. government sponsored agencies2,235 26 2,756 75 4,991 101 $1,644  $4  $2,345  $73  $3,989  $77
Mortgage-backed securities: residential227,412 4,424 56,266 2,416 283,678 6,84027,476 22 161,955 2,537 189,431 2,559
Mortgage-backed securities: commercial34,359 585 0 0 34,359 5855,096 8 28,819 208 33,915 216
State and municipal securities53,945 834 48,232 2,131 102,177 2,9657,138 51 19,685 235 26,823 286
Total temporarily impaired $318,935  $5,877  $107,254  $4,622  $426,189  $10,499 $41,354  $85  $212,804  $3,053  $254,158  $3,138
                      
December 31, 2017           
December 31, 2018           
U.S. Treasury securities $0  $0  $987  $7  $987  $7
U.S. government sponsored agencies $2,353  $6  $2,769  $63  $5,122  $690 0 4,350 85 4,350 85
Mortgage-backed securities: residential142,834 1,412 59,024 1,563 201,858 2,97511,619 12 217,182 5,484 228,801 5,496
Mortgage-backed securities: commercial23,505 72 0 0 23,505 720 0 38,141 571 38,141 571
State and municipal securities8,585 47 49,552 929 58,137 97626,229 124 85,982 2,584 112,211 2,708
Total temporarily impaired $177,277  $1,537  $111,345  $2,555  $288,622  $4,092 $37,848  $136  $346,642  $8,731  $384,490  $8,867


The total number of securities with unrealized losses as of March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018 is presented below.


Less than 12 months  Less than 12 months  
12 months or more Total12 months or more Total
March 31, 2018     
US Treasury1 0 1
March 31, 2019     
U.S. government sponsored agencies1 1 21 1 2
Mortgage-backed securities: residential74 21 9512 64 76
Mortgage-backed securities: commercial9 0 91 7 8
State and municipal securities70 62 13210 22 32
Total temporarily impaired155 84 23924 94 118
          
December 31, 2017     
December 31, 2018     
U.S. Treasury securities0 1 1
U.S. government sponsored agencies1 1 20 2 2
Mortgage-backed securities: residential46 21 675 84 89
Mortgage-backed securities: commercial5 0 50 9 9
State and municipal securities17 62 7935 111 146
Total temporarily impaired69 84 15340 207 247

The following factors are considered in determining whether or not the impairment of these securities is other-than-temporary. In making this determination, management considers the extent and duration of the unrealized loss, and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, as well as the underlying fundamentals of the relevant market and the outlook for such market in the near future. Management also assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings. For debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: 1) OTTI related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement and 2) OTTI related to other factors, which is


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recognized in other comprehensive income. Credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis. As of March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, all of the securities in the Company'sCompany’s portfolio were backed by the U.S. government, government agencies, government sponsored entities or were A-rated or better, except for certain non-local or local municipal securities, which are not rated. For the government, government agency, government-sponsored entity and municipal securities, management did not believe that there would be credit losses or that full principal would not be received. Management considers the unrealized losses on these securities to be primarily interest rate driven and does not expect material losses given current market conditions unless the securities are sold. However, at this time management does not have the intent to sell, and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell these securities before the recovery of their amortized cost basis.

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NOTE 3. LOANS


March 31,December 31,March 31,December 31,
(dollars in thousands)2018201720192018
Commercial and industrial loans:            
Working capital lines of credit loans $778,779 20.2 % $743,609 19.4 % $726,895 18.4 % $690,620 17.6 %
Non-working capital loans 706,228 18.4  675,072 17.7  700,447 17.8  714,759 18.3 
Total commercial and industrial loans 1,485,007 38.6  1,418,681 37.1  1,427,342 36.2  1,405,379 35.9 
            
Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:            
Construction and land development loans 237,887 6.2  224,474 5.9  293,818 7.5  266,805 6.8 
Owner occupied loans 543,192 14.1  538,603 14.1  557,296 14.1  586,325 15.0 
Nonowner occupied loans 507,041 13.2  508,121 13.3  537,569 13.7  520,901 13.3 
Multifamily loans 193,956 5.0  173,715 4.5  240,939 6.1  195,604 5.0 
Total commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans 1,482,076 38.5  1,444,913 37.8  1,629,622 41.4  1,569,635 40.1 
            
Agri-business and agricultural loans:            
Loans secured by farmland145,363 3.8 186,437 4.9 139,645 3.6 177,503 4.6 
Loans for agricultural production171,607 4.5 196,404 5.1 162,662 4.1 193,010 4.9 
Total agri-business and agricultural loans316,970 8.3 382,841 10.0 302,307 7.7 370,513 9.5 
            
Other commercial loans 116,657 3.0  124,076 3.3  112,021 2.8  95,657 2.4 
Total commercial loans 3,400,710 88.4  3,370,511 88.2  3,471,292 88.1  3,441,184 87.9 
            
Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:            
Closed end first mortgage loans 180,542 4.7  179,302 4.7  188,777 4.8  185,822 4.7 
Open end and junior lien loans 179,065 4.7  181,865 4.8  182,791 4.7  187,030 4.8 
Residential construction and land development loans 13,342 0.3  13,478 0.3  13,142 0.3  16,226 0.4 
Total consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans 372,949 9.7  374,645 9.8  384,710 9.8  389,078 9.9 
            
Other consumer loans 73,277 1.9  74,369 2.0  84,650 2.1  86,064 2.2 
Total consumer loans 446,226 11.6  449,014 11.8  469,360 11.9  475,142 12.1 
Subtotal 3,846,936 100.0 % 3,819,525 100.0 % 3,940,652 100.0 % 3,916,326 100.0 %
Less: Allowance for loan losses (45,627)   (47,121)   (49,562)   (48,453)  
Net deferred loan fees (1,268)   (1,066)   (1,642)   (1,581)  
Loans, net $3,800,041   $3,771,338   $3,889,448   $3,866,292  

The recorded investment in loans does not include accrued interest.

The Company had $156,000$533,000 in residential real estate loans in the process of foreclosure as of March 31, 2018,2019, compared to $47,000$586,000 as of December 31, 2017.2018.



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NOTE 4. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND CREDIT QUALITY

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three-month periods ended March 31, 20182019 and 2017:2018:


  Commercial              Commercial            
  Real Estate              Real Estate            
Commercial and Agri-business   Consumer      Commercial and Agri-business   Consumer      
and Multifamily and Other 1-4 Family Other    and Multifamily and Other 1-4 Family Other    
(dollars in thousands)Industrial Residential Agricultural Commercial Mortgage Consumer Unallocated TotalIndustrial Residential Agricultural Commercial Mortgage Consumer Unallocated Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018               
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019Three Months Ended March 31, 2019              
Beginning balance, January 1 $21,097  $14,714  $4,920  $577  $2,768  $379  $2,666  $47,121 $22,518  $15,393  $4,305  $368  $2,292  $283  $3,294  $48,453
Provision for loan losses3,902 207 (76) (67) (794) (49) 177 3,3001,493 18 (161) 5 45 85 (285) 1,200
Loans charged-off(4,360) (491) 0 0 (7) (119) 0 (4,977)(83) 0 0 0 (82) (119) 0 (284)
Recoveries
86 8 4 0 51 34 0 183102 36 2 0 11 42 0 193
Net loans charged-off(4,274) (483) 4 0 44 (85) 0 (4,794)19 36 2 0 (71) (77) 0 (91)
Ending balance $20,725  $14,438  $4,848  $510  $2,018  $245  $2,843  $45,627 $24,030  $15,447  $4,146  $373  $2,266  $291  $3,009  $49,562


  Commercial              Commercial            
  Real Estate              Real Estate            
Commercial and Agri-business   Consumer      Commercial and Agri-business   Consumer      
and Multifamily and Other 1-4 Family Other    and Multifamily and Other 1-4 Family Other    
(dollars in thousands)Industrial Residential Agricultural Commercial Mortgage Consumer Unallocated TotalIndustrial Residential Agricultural Commercial Mortgage Consumer Unallocated Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017               
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018               
Beginning balance, January 1 $20,272  $13,452  $3,532  $461  $2,827  $387  $2,787  $43,718 $21,097  $14,714  $4,920  $577  $2,768  $379  $2,666  $47,121
Provision for loan losses(339) 257 (77) 84 (77) 37 315 2003,902 207 (76) (67) (794) (49) 177 3,300
Loans charged-off(375) (48) 0 0 (7) (73) 0 (503)(4,360) (491) 0 0 (7) (119) 0 (4,977)
Recoveries223 57 4 0 47 28 0 35986 8 4 0 51 34 0 183
Net loans charged-off(152) 9 4 0 40 (45) 0 (144)(4,274) (483) 4 0 44 (85) 0 (4,794)
Ending balance $19,781  $13,718  $3,459  $545  $2,790  $379  $3,102  $43,774 $20,725  $14,438  $4,848  $510  $2,018  $245  $2,843  $45,627

The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017:2018:


  Commercial              Commercial            
  Real Estate              Real Estate            
Commercial and Agri-business   Consumer      Commercial and Agri-business   Consumer      
and Multifamily and Other 1-4 Family Other    and Multifamily and Other 1-4 Family Other    
(dollars in thousands)Industrial Residential Agricultural Commercial Mortgage Consumer Unallocated TotalIndustrial Residential Agricultural Commercial Mortgage Consumer Unallocated Total
March 31, 2018               
March 31, 2019               
Allowance for loan losses:                              
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans: Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:               Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:              
Individually evaluated for impairment $1,850  $526  $0  $0  $269  $26  $0  $2,671 $8,860  $398  $81  $0  $467  $28  $0  $9,834
Collectively evaluated for impairment18,875 13,912 4,848 510 1,749 219 2,843 42,95615,170 15,049 4,065 373 1,799 263 3,009 39,728
Total ending allowance balance $20,725  $14,438  $4,848  $510  $2,018  $245  $2,843  $45,627 $24,030  $15,447  $4,146  $373  $2,266  $291  $3,009  $49,562
                              
Loans:                              
Loans individually evaluated for impairment $8,820  $4,873  $283  $0  $1,799  $49  $0  $15,824 $18,611  $3,441  $430  $0  $2,022  $43  $0  $24,547
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment1,476,113 1,475,135 316,772 116,507 372,266 73,051 0 3,829,8441,408,737 1,623,594 301,976 111,875 383,913 84,368 0 3,914,463
Total ending loans balance $1,484,933  $1,480,008  $317,055  $116,507  $374,065  $73,100  $0  $3,845,668 $1,427,348  $1,627,035  $302,406  $111,875  $385,935  $84,411  $0  $3,939,010


  Commercial              Commercial            
  Real Estate              Real Estate            
Commercial and Agri-business   Consumer      Commercial and Agri-business   Consumer      
and Multifamily and Other 1-4 Family Other    and Multifamily and Other 1-4 Family Other    
(dollars in thousands)Industrial Residential Agricultural Commercial Mortgage Consumer Unallocated TotalIndustrial Residential Agricultural Commercial Mortgage Consumer Unallocated Total
December 31, 2017               
December 31, 2018               
Allowance for loan losses:                              
Ending allowance balance attributable to loans: Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:               Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:              
Individually evaluated for impairment $2,067  $795  $0  $0  $310  $44  $0  $3,216 $8,552  $921  $73  $0  $457  $26  $0  $10,029
Collectively evaluated for impairment19,030 13,919 4,920 577 2,458 335 2,666 43,90513,966 14,472 4,232 368 1,835 257 3,294 38,424
Total ending allowance balance $21,097  $14,714  $4,920  $577  $2,768  $379  $2,666  $47,121 $22,518  $15,393  $4,305  $368  $2,292  $283  $3,294  $48,453
                              
Loans:                              
Loans individually evaluated for impairment $6,979  $4,802  $283  $0  $1,756  $50  $0  $13,870 $19,734  $4,266  $433  $0  $2,240  $44  $0  $26,717
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment1,411,648 1,438,219 382,643 123,922 374,013 74,144 0 3,804,5891,385,604 1,562,899 370,174 95,520 388,053 85,778 0 3,888,028
Total ending loans balance $1,418,627  $1,443,021  $382,926  $123,922  $375,769  $74,194  $0  $3,818,459 $1,405,338  $1,567,165  $370,607  $95,520  $390,293  $85,822  $0  $3,914,745



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The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of March 31, 2019:


 Unpaid   Allowance for
 Principal Recorded Loan Losses
(dollars in thousands)Balance Investment Allocated
With no related allowance recorded:     
  Commercial and industrial loans:     
    Working capital lines of credit loans $2,904  $212  $0
    Non-working capital loans2,345 950 0
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:     
    Owner occupied loans2,272 1,667 0
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:     
    Loans secured by farmland603 283 0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:     
    Closed end first mortgage loans224 143 0
    Open end and junior lien loans98 98 0
With an allowance recorded:     
  Commercial and industrial loans:     
    Working capital lines of credit loans6,698 6,390 2,874
    Non-working capital loans11,016 11,059 5,986
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:     
    Owner occupied loans1,774 1,774 398
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:     
    Loans secured by farmland147 147 81
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:     
    Closed end first mortgage loans1,779 1,781 467
  Other consumer loans43 43 28
Total $29,903  $24,547  $9,834






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The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of MarchDecember 31, 2018:


 Unpaid   Allowance for
 Principal Recorded Loan Losses
(dollars in thousands)Balance Investment Allocated
With no related allowance recorded:     
  Commercial and industrial loans:     
    Working capital lines of credit loans $5,342  $2,050  $0
    Non-working capital loans4,389 2,045 0
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:     
    Construction and land development loans88 88 0
    Owner occupied loans3,876 3,139 0
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:     
    Loans secured by farmland603 283 0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:     
    Closed end first mortgage loans618 537 0
    Open end and junior lien loans250 250 0
With an allowance recorded:     
  Commercial and industrial loans:     
    Working capital lines of credit loans1,597 1,597 577
    Non-working capital loans3,128 3,128 1,273
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:     
    Construction and land development loans824 824 123
    Owner occupied loans822 822 403
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:     
    Closed end first mortgage loans1,012 1,012 269
  Other consumer loans49 49 26
Total $22,598  $15,824  $2,671
      




















 Unpaid   Allowance for
 Principal Recorded Loan Losses
(dollars in thousands)Balance Investment Allocated
With no related allowance recorded:     
  Commercial and industrial loans:     
    Non-working capital loans $3,284  $1,889  $0
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:     
    Owner occupied loans1,773 1,527 0
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:     
    Loans secured by farmland603 283 0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:     
    Closed end first mortgage loans583 502 0
    Open end and junior lien loans220��220 0
With an allowance recorded:     
  Commercial and industrial loans:     
    Working capital lines of credit loans9,691 6,694 2,602
    Non-working capital loans11,099 11,151 5,950
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:     
    Construction and land development loans291 291 142
    Owner occupied loans2,938 2,448 779
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:     
    Loans secured by farmland150 150 73
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:     
    Closed end first mortgage loans1,517 1,518 457
  Other consumer loans45 44 26
Total $32,194  $26,717  $10,029






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The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of Decemberand for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017:2019:



 Unpaid   Allowance for
 Principal Recorded Loan Losses
(dollars in thousands)Balance Investment Allocated
With no related allowance recorded:     
  Commercial and industrial loans:     
    Working capital lines of credit loans $                    491  $                    491  $                        0
    Non-working capital loans2,973 1,579 0
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:     
    Construction and land development loans88 88 0
    Owner occupied loans2,558 2,310 0
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:     
    Loans secured by farmland602 283 0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:     
    Closed end first mortgage loans636 570 0
With an allowance recorded:     
  Commercial and industrial loans:     
    Working capital lines of credit loans1,617 1,617 667
    Non-working capital loans3,292 3,292 1,400
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:     
    Construction and land development loans827 827 350
    Owner occupied loans1,577 1,577 445
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:     
    Closed end first mortgage loans950 950 269
    Open end and junior lien loans236 236 41
  Other consumer loans50 50 44
Total $               15,897  $               13,870  $                 3,216
      












     Cash Basis
 Average Interest Interest
 Recorded Income Income
(dollars in thousands)Investment Recognized Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:     
  Commercial and industrial loans:     
    Working capital lines of credit loans $155  $1  $0
    Non-working capital loans1,549 29 24
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:     
    Owner occupied loans1,621 11 8
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:     
    Loans secured by farmland283 0 0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:     
    Closed end first mortgage loans380 1 1
    Open end and junior lien loans193 0 0
With an allowance recorded:     
  Commercial and industrial loans:     
    Working capital lines of credit loans6,487 72 59
    Non-working capital loans11,416 132 128
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:     
    Owner occupied loans2,080 13 12
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:     
    Loans secured by farmland147 2 1
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:     
    Closed end first mortgage loans1,598 12 12
  Other consumer loans43 1 1
Total $25,952  $274  $246













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The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2018:

     Cash Basis
 Average Interest Interest
 Recorded Income Income
(dollars in thousands)Investment Recognized Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:     
  Commercial and industrial loans:     
    Working capital lines of credit loans $1,011  $7  $2
    Non-working capital loans1,728 15 5
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:     
    Construction and land development loans102 1 0
    Owner occupied loans2,557 7 2
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:     
    Loans secured by farmland283 0 0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:     
    Closed end first mortgage loans543 2 1
    Open end and junior lien loans92 0 0
With an allowance recorded:     
  Commercial and industrial loans:     
    Working capital lines of credit loans1,608 2 1
    Non-working capital loans3,216 2 0
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:     
    Construction and land development loans721 11 5
    Owner occupied loans1,194 0 0
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:     
    Closed end first mortgage loans968 7 4
    Open end and junior lien loans154 0 0
  Other consumer loans49 1 0
Total $14,226  $55  $20























     Cash Basis
 Average Interest Interest
 Recorded Income Income
(dollars in thousands)Investment Recognized Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:     
  Commercial and industrial loans:     
    Working capital lines of credit loans $1,011  $7  $2
    Non-working capital loans1,728 15 5
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:     
    Construction and land development loans102 1 0
    Owner occupied loans2,557 7 2
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:     
    Loans secured by farmland283 0 0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:     
    Closed end first mortgage loans543 2 1
    Open end and junior lien loans92 0 0
With an allowance recorded:     
  Commercial and industrial loans:     
    Working capital lines of credit loans1,608 2 1
    Non-working capital loans3,216 2 0
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:     
    Construction and land development loans721 11 5
    Owner occupied loans1,194 0 0
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:     
    Closed end first mortgage loans968 7 4
    Open end and junior lien loans154 0 0
  Other consumer loans49 1 0
Total $14,226  $55  $20



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The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017:

     Cash Basis
 Average Interest Interest
 Recorded Income Income
(dollars in thousands)Investment Recognized Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:     
  Commercial and industrial loans:     
    Working capital lines of credit loans $577  $7  $7
    Non-working capital loans1,381 8 5
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:     
    Construction and land development loans126 1 1
    Owner occupied loans2,572 1 1
    Nonowner occupied loans4,604 84 72
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:     
    Loans secured by farmland283 0 0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:     
    Closed end first mortgage loans191 1 0
    Open end and junior lien loans156 0 0
With an allowance recorded:     
  Commercial and industrial loans:     
    Working capital lines of credit loans1,363 11 8
    Non-working capital loans6,699 49 39
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:     
    Owner occupied loans1,665 5 4
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:     
    Closed end first mortgage loans1,071 7 4
  Other consumer loans54 1 0
Total $20,742  $175  $141





























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The following table presents the ageingaging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of March 31, 20182019 by class of loans:


    Greater than      
  30-89 Greater than   Total Past    30-89 90 Days Past   Total Past  
Loans Not Days 90 Days   Due and  Loans Not Days Due and Still   Due and  
(dollars in thousands)Past Due Past Due Past Due Nonaccrual Nonaccrual TotalPast Due Past Due Accruing Nonaccrual Nonaccrual Total
Commercial and industrial loans:                      
Working capital lines of credit loans $775,855  $0  $0  $2,998  $2,998  $778,853 $720,597  $4,308  $0  $2,118  $6,426  $727,023
Non-working capital loans702,304 0 0 3,776 3,776 706,080695,711 3,354 0 1,260 4,614 700,325
Commercial real estate and multi-family                      
residential loans:                      
Construction and land development loans236,060 881 0 0 881 236,941292,627 0 0 0 0 292,627
Owner occupied loans539,547 0 0 3,314 3,314 542,861554,668 47 481 1,749 2,277 556,945
Nonowner occupied loans506,476 155 0 0 155 506,631536,900 142 0 0 142 537,042
Multifamily loans193,575 0 0 0 0 193,575240,421 0 0 0 0 240,421
Agri-business and agricultural loans:                      
Loans secured by farmland145,083 0 0 283 283 145,366139,230 147 0 283 430 139,660
Loans for agricultural production171,689 0 0 0 0 171,689162,746 0 0 0 0 162,746
Other commercial loans116,507 0 0 0 0 116,507111,875 0 0 0 0 111,875
Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:                      
Closed end first mortgage loans179,003 767 26 382 1,175 180,178186,373 1,466 0 588 2,054 188,427
Open end and junior lien loans180,042 287 0 250 537 180,579184,217 87 0 98 185 184,402
Residential construction loans13,308 0 0 0 0 13,30813,106 0 0 0 0 13,106
Other consumer loans73,015 85 0 0 85 73,10084,265 146 0 0 146 84,411
Total $3,832,464  $2,175  $26  $11,003  $13,204  $3,845,668 $3,922,736  $9,697  $481  $6,096  $16,274  $3,939,010

The following table presents the ageingaging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of December 31, 20172018 by class of loans:


    Greater than      
  30-89 Greater than   Total Past    30-89 90 Days Past   Total Past  
Loans Not Days 90 Days   Due and  Loans Not Days Due and Still   Due and  
(dollars in thousands)Past Due Past Due Past Due Nonaccrual Nonaccrual TotalPast Due Past Due Accruing Nonaccrual Nonaccrual Total
Commercial and industrial loans:                      
Working capital lines of credit loans $742,205  $11  $0  $1,459  $1,470  $743,675 $684,191  $4,328  $0  $2,245  $6,573  $690,764
Non-working capital loans671,490 0 0 3,462 3,462 674,952709,629 3,368 0 1,577 4,945 714,574
Commercial real estate and multi-family                      
residential loans:                      
Construction and land development loans215,713 8,000 0 0 8,000 223,713265,544 0 0 0 0 265,544
Owner occupied loans534,648 0 0 3,620 3,620 538,268583,214 486 0 2,269 2,755 585,969
Nonowner occupied loans507,696 0 0 0 0 507,696520,431 57 0 0 57 520,488
Multifamily loans173,100 244 0 0 244 173,344
Multi-family loans195,164 0 0 0 0 195,164
Agri-business and agricultural loans:                      
Loans secured by farmland186,160 0 0 283 283 186,443177,080 150 0 283 433 177,513
Loans for agricultural production196,483 0 0 0 0 196,483193,094 0 0 0 0 193,094
Other commercial loans123,922 0 0 0 0 123,92295,520 0 0 0 0 95,520
Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:                      
Closed end first mortgage loans177,410 1,183 6 342 1,531 178,941183,420 1,370 0 671 2,041 185,461
Open end and junior lien loans183,056 89 0 236 325 183,381188,320 98 0 220 318 188,638
Residential construction loans13,447 0 0 0 0 13,44716,194 0 0 0 0 16,194
Other consumer loans74,102 92 0 0 92 74,19485,654 168 0 0 168 85,822
Total $3,799,432  $9,619  $6  $9,402  $19,027  $3,818,459 $3,897,455  $10,025  $0  $7,265  $17,290  $3,914,745

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Troubled Debt Restructurings:

Troubled debt restructured loans are included in the totals for impaired loans. The Company has allocated $2.3$2.9 million and $3.7 million of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, respectively. The Company is not committed to lend additional funds to debtors whose loans have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring.


March 31, December 31,March 31 December 31
(dollars in thousands)2018 20172019 2018
Accruing troubled debt restructured loans $4,085  $2,893 $6,196  $8,016
Nonaccrual troubled debt restructured loans 7,945  7,750 3,812  4,384
Total troubled debt restructured loans $12,030  $10,643 $10,008  $12,400
   


During the three months ending March 31, 2019, certain loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings. The modified terms of these loans include one or a combination of the following: inadequate compensation for the terms of the restructure or renewal; a modification of the repayment terms which delays principal repayment for some period; or renewal terms offered to borrowers in financial distress where no additional credit enhancements were obtained at the time of renewal.

Additional concessions were granted to borrowers with previously identified troubled debt restructured loans during the period.  One of the loans is for a commercial real estate building where the cash flow does not support the loan with a recorded investment of $533,000.  The other loan is for commercial and industrial non-working capital purposes and this borrower had a recorded investment of $70,000 that was subsequently paid off prior to March 31, 2019.  These concessions are not included in table below.

The following table presents loans by class modified as new troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2019:


   Modified Repayment Terms
   Pre-Modification Post-Modification   Extension
   Outstanding Outstanding   Period or
 Number of Recorded Recorded Number of Range
(dollars in thousands)Loans Investment Investment Loans (in months)
Troubled Debt Restructurings         
Commercial and industrial loans:         
  Working capital lines of credit loans 1  35  35  1 0
Total1  $35  $35 1 0


For the three month period ending March 31, 2019, the troubled debt restructurings described above did not impact the allowance for loan losses and no charge-offs were recorded.

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, certain loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings. The modified terms of these loans include one or a combination of the following: inadequate compensation for the terms of the restructure or renewal; a modification of the repayment terms which delays principal repayment for some period; or renewal terms offered to borrowers in financial distress where no additional credit enhancements were obtained at the time of renewal.

Additional concessions were granted to borrowers with previously identified troubled debt restructured loans during the period. The loan to one of the borrowers is for a commercial real estate building where the collateral value and cash flows from the companies occupying the buildings do not support the loan with recorded investments of $341,000. The loans to two other borrowers are for commercial and industrial capital and non-working capital loans with recorded investments of $551,000. These concessions are not included in table below.the following table.


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The following table presents loans by class modified as new troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2018:


All Modifications Modified Repayment Terms  Modified Repayment Terms
  Pre-Modification Post-Modification   Extension  Pre-Modification Post-Modification   Extension
  Outstanding Outstanding   Period or  Outstanding Outstanding   Period or
Number of Recorded Recorded Number of RangeNumber of Recorded Recorded Number of Range
(dollars in thousands)Loans Investment Investment Loans (in months)Loans Investment Investment Loans (in months)
Troubled Debt Restructurings                  
Commercial and industrial loans:                  
Working capital lines of credit loans1  $600  $600 1 01  $600  $600 1 0
Non-working capital loans1  1,400  1,400 1 01  1,400  1,400 1 0
Commercial real estate and multi-                  
family residential loans:                  
Construction and land                  
development loans1  824  824 1 121  824  824 1 12
Owner occupied loans1  387  387 1 121  387  387 1 12
Consumer 1-4 family loans:                  
Closed end first mortgage loans1  198  197 1 2391  198  197 1 239
Total5  $3,409  $3,408 5 0-2395  $3,409  $3,408 5 0-239

For the three-month period ending March 31, 2018, the troubled debt restructurings described in the table above decreased the allowance for loan losses by $227,000, primarily due to the reduction of the allowance for loan losses on the construction and land development loan described in the table above.

For the three-month period ending March 31, 2018, charge-offs of $1.6 million were recorded on the troubled debt restructurings described in the table above, which were from the charge-offs taken on the two commercial and industrial loans described in the table above.

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, certain loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings. The modified terms of these loans include one or a combination of the following: inadequate compensation for the terms of the restructure or renewal; a modification of the repayment terms which delays principal repayment for some period; or renewal terms offered to borrowers in financial distress where no additional credit enhancements were obtained at the time of renewal.

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Additional concessions were granted to borrowers with previously identified troubled debt restructured loans during the three months ended March 31, 2017. The loans to two of the borrowers are for commercial real estate buildings where the collateral value and cash flows from the companies occupying the buildings do not support the loans with recorded investments of $500,000. The loans to two other borrowers are for commercial and industrial non-working capital loans with recorded investments of $690,000. These concessions are not included in table below.

The following table presents loans by class modified as new troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2017:


   Modified Repayment Terms
   Pre-Modification Post-Modification   Extension
   Outstanding Outstanding   Period or
 Number of Recorded Recorded Number of Range
(dollars in thousands)Loans Investment Investment Loans (in months)
Troubled Debt Restructurings         
Commercial and industrial loans:         
  Non-working capital loans2  1,712  1,712  2  6
Commercial real estate and multi-         
  family residential loans:         
  Owner occupied loans1  486  486  1  6
Consumer 1-4 family loans:         
  Closed end first mortgage loans1  44  46  1  350
Total4  $2,242  $2,244 4 6-350

For the period ended March 31, 2017, the commercial and industrial troubled debt restructurings described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $34,000 and the commercial real estate and multi-family residential loan troubled debt restructuring described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $49,000.

No charge-offs resulted from any troubled debt restructurings described above during the three-month period ended March 31, 2017.

There were no troubled debt restructurings that had payment defaults within the twelve months following modification during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

Credit Quality Indicators:

The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information and current economic trends, among other factors. The Company analyzes commercial loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis is performed on a quarterly basis for Special Mention, Substandard and Doubtful grade loans and annually on Pass grade loans over $150,000.$250,000.

The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Special Mention. Loans classified as Special Mention have a potential weakness that deserves management'smanagement’s close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the loan or of the institution'sinstitution’s credit position at some future date.

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

Doubtful. Loans classified as Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as Substandard, with the added characteristics 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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Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above-described process are considered to be Pass rated loans with the exception of consumer troubled debt restructurings which are evaluated and listed with Substandard commercial grade loans and consumer nonaccrual loans which are evaluated individually and listed with Not Rated loans. Loans listed as Not Rated are consumer loans or commercial loans with consumer characteristics included in groups of homogenous loans which are analyzed for credit quality indicators utilizing delinquency status. As of March 31, 2018,2019, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:


  Special     Not    Special     Not  
(dollars in thousands)Pass Mention Substandard Doubtful Rated TotalPass Mention Substandard Doubtful Rated Total
Commercial and industrial loans:                      
Working capital lines of credit loans $712,842  $42,204  $23,510  $0  $297  $778,853 $638,075  $59,140  $29,489  $0  $319  $727,023
Non-working capital loans654,352 22,189 24,707 0 4,832 706,080651,748 17,072 25,632 0 5,873 700,325
Commercial real estate and multi-                      
family residential loans:                      
Construction and land development loans235,676 441 824 0 0 236,941292,275 352 0 0 0 292,627
Owner occupied loans501,679 19,028 22,154 0 0 542,861509,539 25,024 22,382 0 0 556,945
Nonowner occupied loans504,275 1,676 680 0 0 506,631533,975 2,439 628 0 0 537,042
Multifamily loans193,338 237 0 0 0 193,575240,211 210 0 0 0 240,421
Agri-business and agricultural loans:            Agri-business and agricultural loans:          
Loans secured by farmland132,475 8,580 4,311 0 0 145,366128,492 9,388 1,780 0 0 139,660
Loans for agricultural production162,007 8,482 1,200 0 0 171,689153,470 7,476 1,800 0 0 162,746
Other commercial loans116,502 0 0 0 5 116,507111,871 0 0 0 4 111,875
Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:            Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:          
Closed end first mortgage loans55,130 0 1,551 0 123,497 180,17856,681 0 1,924 0 129,822 188,427
Open end and junior lien loans9,855 0 250 0 170,474 180,5798,613 0 98 0 175,691 184,402
Residential construction loans0 0 0 0 13,308 13,3080 0 0 0 13,106 13,106
Other consumer loans14,282 0 49 0 58,769 73,10012,868 0 43 0 71,500 84,411
Total $3,292,413  $102,837  $79,236  $0  $371,182  $3,845,668 $3,337,818  $121,101  $83,776  $0  $396,315  $3,939,010


As of December 31, 2017,2018, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

  Special     Not    Special     Not  
(dollars in thousands)Pass Mention Substandard Doubtful Rated TotalPass Mention Substandard Doubtful Rated Total
Commercial and industrial loans:                      
Working capital lines of credit loans $688,748  $33,337  $21,350  $0  $240  $743,675 $618,612  $43,240  $28,563  $0  $349  $690,764
Non-working capital loans624,275 20,171 25,834 0 4,672 674,952664,787 15,992 27,548 0 6,247 714,574
Commercial real estate and multi-                      
family residential loans:                      
Construction and land development loans222,445 441 827 0 0 223,713264,900 353 291 0 0 265,544
Owner occupied loans496,231 19,361 22,676 0 0 538,268541,734 21,864 22,371 0 0 585,969
Nonowner occupied loans505,033 1,970 693 0 0 507,696517,356 2,491 641 0 0 520,488
Multifamily loans173,100 244 0 0 0 173,344194,948 216 0 0 0 195,164
Agri-business and agricultural loans:            Agri-business and agricultural loans:          
Loans secured by farmland174,118 7,988 4,337 0 0 186,443166,623 9,107 1,783 0 0 177,513
Loans for agricultural production185,772 9,716 995 0 0 196,483183,189 8,155 1,750 0 0 193,094
Other commercial loans123,917 0 0 0 5 123,92295,516 0 0 0 4 95,520
Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:            Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:          
Closed end first mortgage loans52,301 0 1,520 0 125,120 178,94154,879 0 2,021 0 128,561 185,461
Open end and junior lien loans8,259 0 236 0 174,886 183,3818,810 0 220 0 179,608 188,638
Residential construction loans0 0 0 0 13,447 13,4470 0 0 0 16,194 16,194
Other consumer loans18,642 0 50 0 55,502 74,19412,700 0 44 0 73,078 85,822
Total $3,272,841  $93,228  $78,518  $0  $373,872  $3,818,459 $3,324,054  $101,418  $85,232  $0  $404,041  $3,914,745


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NOTE 5. FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:

Level 1  
Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
Level 2  
Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3 Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company'scompany’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each type of financial instrument:

SecuritiesSecurities::  Securities available for sale are valued primarily by a third party pricing service. The fair values of securities available for sale are determined on a recurring basis by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges (Level 1 inputs) or pricing models which utilize significant observable inputs such as matrix pricing. This is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities'securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities (Level 2 inputs). These models utilize the market approach with standard inputs that include, but are not limited to benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data. For certain municipal securities that are not rated and observable inputs about the specific issuer are not available, fair values are estimated using observable data from other municipal securities presumed to be similar or other market data on other non-rated municipal securities (Level 3 inputs).

The Company'sCompany’s Finance Department, which is responsible for all accounting and SEC compliance, and the Company'sCompany’s Treasury Department, which is responsible for investment portfolio management and asset/liability modeling, are the two areas that determine the Company'sCompany’s valuation policies and procedures. Both of these areas report directly to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. For assets or liabilities that may be considered for Level 3 fair value measurement on a recurring basis, these two departments and the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer determine the appropriate level of the assets or liabilities under consideration. If there are assets or liabilities that are determined to be Level 3 by this group, the Risk Management Committee of the Company and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors are made aware of such assets at their next scheduled meeting.

Securities pricing is obtained on securities from a third party pricing service and all security prices are tested annually against prices from another third party provider and reviewed with a market value price tolerance variance that varies by sector:  municipal securities +/- 5%, government mbs/cmo +/- 3% and U.S. treasuries +/-1%. If any securities fall outside the tolerance threshold and have a variance of $100,000 or more, a determination of materiality is made for the amount over the threshold. Any security that would have a material threshold difference would be further investigated to determine why the variance exists and if any action is needed concerning the security pricing for that individual security. Changes in market value are reviewed monthly in aggregate by security type and any material differences are reviewed to determine why they exist. At least annually, the pricing methodology of the pricing service is received and reviewed to support the fair value levels used by the Company. A detailed pricing evaluation is requested and reviewed on any security determined to be fair valued using unobservable inputs by the pricing service.

Mortgage banking derivativesderivative::  The fair valuevalues of mortgage banking derivatives are based on observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2).

Interest rate swap derivativesderivatives::  Our derivatives are traded in an over-the-counter market where quoted market prices are not always available. Therefore, the fair values of derivatives are determined using quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs. The inputs will vary based on the type of derivative, but could include interest rates, prices and indices to generate continuous yield or pricing curves, prepayment rates, and volatility factors to value the position. The majority of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services. The fair value of interest rate swap derivatives is determined by pricing or valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2).


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Impaired loansloans::  Impaired loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses are generally based on the fair value of the underlying collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral. Fair value is determined using several methods. Generally, the fair value of real estate is based on appraisals by qualified third party appraisers. These appraisals may utilize a single valuation approach or a combination of approaches including comparable sales and the income approach. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. In addition, the Company'sCompany’s management routinely applies internal discount factors to the value of appraisals used in the fair value evaluation of impaired loans. The deductions to the appraisals take into account changing business factors and market conditions, as well as value impairment in cases where the appraisal date predates a likely change in market conditions. Commercial real estate is generally discounted from its appraised value by 0-50% with the higher discounts applied to real estate that is determined to have a thin trading market or to be specialized collateral. In addition to real estate, the Company'sCompany’s management evaluates other types of collateral as follows: (a) raw and finished inventory is discounted from its cost or book value by 35-65%, depending on the marketability of the goods (b) finished goods are generally discounted by 30-60%, depending on the ease of marketability, cost of transportation or scope of use of the finished good (c) work in process inventory is typically discounted by 50-100%, depending on the length of manufacturing time, types of components used in the completion process, and the breadth of the user base (d) equipment is valued at a percentage of depreciated book value or recent appraised value, if available, and is typically discounted at 30-70% after various considerations including age and condition of the equipment, marketability, breadth of use, and whether the equipment includes unique components or add-ons; and (e) marketable securities are discounted by 10-30%, depending on the type of investment, age of valuation report and general market conditions. This methodology is based on a market approach and typically results in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.

Mortgage servicing rightsrights::  As of March 31, 2018,2019, the fair value of the Company'sCompany’s Level 3 servicing assets for residential mortgage loans (“MSRs”) was $4.1$4.5 million, none of which are currently impaired and therefore are carried at amortized cost. These residential mortgage loans have a weighted average interest rate of 3.82%3.93%, a weighted average maturity of 1920 years and are secured by homes generally within the Company'sCompany’s market area which is primarilyof Northern Indiana.Indiana and Indianapolis. A valuation model is used to estimate fair value by stratifying the portfolios on the basis of certain risk characteristics, including loan type and interest rate. Impairment is estimated based on an income approach. The inputs used include estimates of prepayment speeds, discount rate, cost to service, escrow account earnings, contractual servicing fee income, ancillary income, late fees, and float income. The most significant assumption used to value mortgage servicing rightsMSRs is prepayment rate. Prepayment rates are estimated based on published industry consensus prepayment rates. The most significant unobservable assumption is the discount rate. At March 31, 2018,2019, the constant prepayment speed (PSA)(“PSA”) used was 10277 and the discount rate used was 9.4%. At December 31, 2017,2018, the PSA used was 12381 and the discount rate used was 9.4%.

Other real estate ownedowned::  Nonrecurring adjustments to certain commercial and residential real estate properties classified as other real estate owned are measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Fair values are generally based on third party appraisals of the property and are reviewed by the Company'sCompany’s internal appraisal officer. Adjustments are routinely made in the appraisal process by the appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable properties used to determine value. Such adjustments are usually significant and result in a Level 3 classification. In addition, the Company'sCompany’s management may apply discount factors to the appraisals to take into account changing business factors and market conditions, as well as value impairment in cases where the appraisal date predates a likely change in market conditions. In cases where the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, less costs to sell, an impairment loss is recognized.

Real estate mortgage loans held for sale:  Real estate mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, as determined by outstanding commitments, from third party investors, and result in a Level 2 classification.






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The table below presents the balances of assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
March 31, 2018    March 31, 2019
Fair Value Measurements Using  AssetsFair Value Measurements Using Assets
(dollars in thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 at Fair ValueLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 at Fair Value
Assets            
U.S. Treasury securities $               984  $                     0  $                    0  $                984 $               994  $                     0  $                    0  $                994
U.S. government sponsored agency securities0 4,990 0 4,9900 3,989 0 3,989
Mortgage-backed securities0 371,349 0 371,349
Mortgage-backed securities: residential0 320,279 0 320,279
Mortgage-backed securities: commercial0 38,029 0 38,029
State and municipal securities0 182,510 831 183,3410 232,112 150 232,262
Total Securities984 558,849 831 560,664994 594,409 150 595,553
Mortgage banking derivative0 165 0 1650 209 0 209
Interest rate swap derivative0 3,540 0 3,5400 4,061 0 4,061
Total assets $               984  $         562,554  $               831  $        564,369 $               994  $         598,679  $               150  $        599,823
              
Liabilities              
Mortgage banking derivative0 9 0 90 52 0 52
Interest rate swap derivative0 3,580 0 3,5800 4,388 0 4,388
Total liabilities $                   0  $             3,589  $                    0  $             3,589 $                   0  $             4,440  $                    0  $             4,440
              
              
December 31, 2017    December 31, 2018
Fair Value Measurements Using   AssetsFair Value Measurements Using Assets
(dollars in thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 at Fair ValueLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 at Fair Value
Assets            
U.S. Treasury securities $                997  $                      0  $                     0  $                 997 $                987  $                      0  $                     0  $                 987
U.S. government sponsored agency securities0 5,122 0 5,1220 4,350 0 4,350
Mortgage-backed securities0 357,985 0 357,985
Mortgage-backed securities: residential0 325,412 0 325,412
Mortgage-backed securities: commercial0 38,141 0 38,141
State and municipal securities0 173,509 880 174,3890 216,509 150 216,659
Total Securities997 536,616 880 538,493987 584,412 150 585,549
Mortgage banking derivative0 136 0 1360 95 0 95
Interest rate swap derivative0 2,441 0 2,4410 3,869 0 3,869
Total assets $                997  $           539,193  $                 880  $          541,070 $                987  $           588,376  $                 150  $          589,513
              
Liabilities              
Mortgage banking derivative0 3 0 30 23 0 23
Interest rate swap derivative0 2,562 0 2,5620 4,025 0 4,025
Total liabilities $                    0  $               2,565  $                     0  $              2,565 $                    0  $               4,048  $                     0  $              4,048
              

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three months ended March 31, 20182019 and there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2017.2018.



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The table below presents a reconciliation of all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three months ended March 31, 20182019 and 2017:2018:

    State and Municipal Securities  State and Municipal Securities
(dollars in thousands)    2018 2017    2019 2018
Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at January 1     $             880  $               670     $             150  $               880
Changes in fair value of securities              
included in other comprehensive income    (4) (3)    0 (4)
Principal payments    (45) (45)    0 (45)
Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at March 31     $             831  $               622     $             150  $               831
              

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The state and municipal securities measured at fair value included below are non-rated Indiana municipal revenue bonds and are not actively traded.

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
       Range of
 Fair Value at     Inputs
(dollars in thousands)3/31/20182019 Valuation Technique Unobservable Input (Average)
        
State and municipal securities $              831150 Price to type, par, call Discount to benchmark index 0-5%0-1%
       (1.24%(0.17%)
        
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
       Range of
 Fair Value at     Inputs
(dollars in thousands)12/31/20172018 Valuation Technique Unobservable Input (Average)
        
State and municipal securities $                880150 Price to type, par, call Discount to benchmark index 0-5%0-1%
       (2.03%(0.17%)

The primary methodology used in the fair value measurement of the Company'sCompany’s state and municipal securities classified as Level 3 is a discount to the AAA municipal benchmark index. Significant increases or (decreases) in this index as well as the degree to which the security differs in ratings, coupon, call and duration will result in a higher or (lower) fair value measurement for those securities that are not callable. For those securities that are continuously callable, a slight premium to par is used.

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The table below presents the balances of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

 March 31, 2019
 Fair Value Measurements Using Assets
(dollars in thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 at Fair Value
Assets     
Impaired loans:       
  Commercial and industrial loans:       
    Working capital lines of credit loans $                 0  $                 0  $         3,693  $         3,693
    Non-working capital loans0 0 4,787 4,787
  Commercial real estate and multi-family       
  residential loans:       
    Owner occupied loans0 0 732 732
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:       
    Loans secured by farmland0 0 66 66
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:       
    Closed end first mortgage loans0 0 486 486
Total impaired loans $                 0  $                 0  $         9,764  $         9,764
Other real estate owned                     0                      0                      0                      0
Total assets $                 0  $                 0  $         9,764  $         9,764
        
March 31, 2018    December 31, 2018
Fair Value Measurements Using AssetsFair Value Measurements Using Assets
(dollars in thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 at Fair ValueLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 at Fair Value
Assets            
Impaired loans:              
Commercial and industrial loans:              
Working capital lines of credit loans $                 0  $                 0  $         2,547  $         2,547 $                  0  $                  0  $           4,092  $           4,092
Non-working capital loans0 0 2,136 2,1360 0 4,967 4,967
Commercial real estate and multi-family              
residential loans:              
Construction and land development loans0 0 701 7010 0 148 148
Owner occupied loans0 0 589 5890 0 1,669 1,669
Agri-business and agricultural loans:       
Loans secured by farmland0 0 77 77
Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:              
Closed end first mortgage loans0 0 70 700 0 553 553
Total impaired loans $                  0  $                  0  $         11,506  $         11,506
Other real estate owned                     0                      0                  316                  316
Total assets $                 0  $                 0  $         6,043  $         6,043 $                  0  $                  0  $         11,822  $         11,822
              
December 31, 2017    
Fair Value Measurements Using Assets
(dollars in thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 at Fair Value
Assets       
Impaired loans:       
Commercial and industrial loans:       
Working capital lines of credit loans $                  0  $                  0  $              934  $              934
Non-working capital loans0 0 1,693 1,693
Commercial real estate and multi-family       
residential loans:       
Construction and land development loans0 0 477 477
Owner occupied loans0 0 1,133 1,133
Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:       
Open end and junior lien loans0 0 195 195
Total assets $                  0  $                  0  $           4,432  $           4,432
       


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The following table presents the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2018:2019:
(dollars in thousands) Fair ValueValuation MethodologyUnobservable InputsAverageRange of Inputs Fair Value Valuation Methodology Unobservable Inputs Average Range of Inputs
Impaired loans:                    
Commercial and industrial Commercial and industrial $     4,683 Collateral based Discount to reflect 23% 23% - 100%  $     8,480 Collateral based Discount to reflect 51% 0%-100%
   measurements current market conditions     measurements current market conditions    
     and ultimate collectability       and ultimate collectability    
Impaired loans:                    
Commercial real estate 1,290 Collateral based Discount to reflect 29% 15% - 57% 732 Collateral based Discount to reflect 35% 0%-53%
   measurements current market conditions     measurements current market conditions    
     and ultimate collectability       and ultimate collectability    
          
Impaired loans:          
Agribusiness and agricultural 66 Collateral based Discount to reflect 55%  
   measurements current market conditions    
     and ultimate collectability    
Impaired loans:                    
Consumer 1-4 family mortgage Consumer 1-4 family mortgage70 Collateral based Discount to reflect 8%   486 Collateral based Discount to reflect 17% 0%-21%
   measurements current market conditions     measurements current market conditions    
     and ultimate collectability       and ultimate collectability    
                    

The following table presents the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2017:2018:

(dollars in thousands) Fair Value Valuation Methodology Unobservable Inputs Average Range of Inputs
Impaired loans:          
  Commercial and industrial  $       9,059 Collateral based Discount to reflect 48% 4%-100%
    measurements current market conditions    
      and ultimate collectability    
Impaired loans:          
  Commercial real estate 1,817 Collateral based Discount to reflect 34% 6%-53%
    measurements current market conditions    
      and ultimate collectability    
           
Impaired loans:          
  Agribusiness and agricultural 77 Collateral based Discount to reflect 49%  
    measurements current market conditions    
      and ultimate collectability    
Impaired loans:          
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage 553 Collateral based Discount to reflect 23% 0%-64%
    measurements current market conditions    
      and ultimate collectability    
           
Other real estate owned 316 Collateral based Discount to reflect 0%  
    measurements current market conditions    
           
(dollars in thousands) Fair ValueValuation MethodologyUnobservable InputsAverageRange of Inputs
Impaired loans:          
  Commercial and industrial $       2,627 Collateral based Discount to reflect 37% 23% - 100%
    measurements current market conditions  
      and ultimate collectability  
Impaired loans:          
  Commercial real estate           1,610 Collateral based Discount to reflect 33% 2% - 58%
    measurements current market conditions  
      and ultimate collectability  
Impaired loans:          
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage             195 Collateral based Discount to reflect 17%  
    measurements current market conditions  
      and ultimate collectability  
           

Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a gross carrying amount of $19.1 million, with a valuation allowance of $9.3 million at March 31, 2019. The change from December 31, 2018 in the fair value of impaired loans resulted in a reduction in the provision for loan losses of $200,000, over the three months ended March 31, 2019.  At March 31, 2018, impaired loans had a gross carrying amount of $7.9 million, with a valuation allowance of $1.9 million at March 31, 2018.million.  The change from December 31, 2017 in the fair value of impaired loans resulted in a net increase in the provision for loan losses of $4.2 million, primarily due to a partial charge-off on one commercial lending relationship in the amount of $4.6 million, over the three months ended March 31, 2018. At March 31, 2017, impaired loans had a gross carrying amount of $9.8 million, with a valuation allowance of $3.9 million, resulting in a net increase in the provision for loan losses of $800,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2017.


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The following table contains the estimated fair values and the related carrying values of the Company'sCompany’s financial instruments. Items which are not financial instruments are not included. Due to the adoption of ASU 2016-01 as of January 1, 2018, the fair value as presented below is measured using the exit price notion in the periods after adoption and may not be comparable with prior periods presented as a result of the change in methodology.

March 31, 2018March 31, 2019
Carrying Estimated Fair ValueCarrying Estimated Fair Value
(dollars in thousands)Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalValue Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial Assets:                  
Cash and cash equivalents $  167,551  $  164,806  $       2,726  $              0  $  167,532 $  188,753  $  185,998  $       2,755  $              0  $  188,753
Securities available for sale560,664 984 558,849 831 560,664595,553 994 594,409 150 595,553
Real estate mortgages held for sale1,511 0 1,545 0 1,5453,047 0 3,085 0 3,085
Loans, net3,800,041 0 0 3,744,565 3,744,5653,889,448 0 0 3,816,004 3,816,004
Federal Home Loan Bank stock10,352 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Federal Reserve Bank stock3,420 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock13,772 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Accrued interest receivable14,616 8 2,760 11,848 14,61617,387 8 3,110 14,269 17,387
Financial Liabilities:                  
Certificates of deposit(1,476,845) 0 (1,480,116) 0 (1,480,116)(1,406,580) 0 (1,413,329) 0 (1,413,329)
All other deposits(2,622,643) (2,622,643) 0 0 (2,622,643)(2,740,857) (2,740,857) 0 0 (2,740,857)
Securities sold under agreements         
to repurchase(94,716) 0 (94,716) 0 (94,716)
Other short-term borrowings(122,000) (122,000) 0 0 (122,000)
Subordinated debentures(30,928) 0 0 (31,203) (31,203)(30,928) 0 0 (31,199) (31,199)
Standby letters of credit(808) 0 0 (808) (808)(1,151) 0 0 (1,151) (1,151)
Accrued interest payable(7,484) (136) (7,343) (5) (7,484)(11,794) (168) (11,621) (5) (11,794)
                  
                  
December 31, 2017December 31, 2018
Carrying Estimated Fair ValueCarrying Estimated Fair Value
(dollars in thousands)Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalValue Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial Assets:                  
Cash and cash equivalents $    176,180  $    174,045  $        2,127  $              0  $    176,172 $    216,922  $    214,452  $        2,470  $              0  $    216,922
Securities available for sale538,493 997 536,616 880 538,493585,549 987 584,412 150 585,549
Real estate mortgages held for sale3,346 0 3,390 0 3,3902,293 0 2,314 0 2,314
Loans, net3,771,338 0 0 3,744,842 3,744,8423,866,292 0 0 3,786,175 3,786,175
Federal Home Loan Bank stock10,352 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Federal Reserve Bank stock3,420 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock13,772 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Accrued interest receivable14,093 3 2,925 11,165 14,09315,518 3 3,569 11,946 15,518
Financial Liabilities:                  
Certificates of deposit(1,412,583) 0 (1,417,075) 0 (1,417,075)(1,419,754) 0 (1,424,553) 0 (1,424,553)
All other deposits(2,596,072) (2,596,072) 0 0 (2,596,072)(2,624,311) (2,624,311) 0 0 (2,624,311)
Securities sold under agreements                  
to repurchase(70,652) 0 (70,652) 0 (70,652)(75,555) 0 (75,555) 0 (75,555)
Other short-term borrowings(80,000) 0 (80,004) 0 (80,004)(170,000) 0 (169,996) 0 (169,996)
Long-term borrowings(30) 0 (31) 0 (31)
Subordinated debentures(30,928) 0 0 (31,194) (31,194)(30,928) 0 0 (31,195) (31,195)
Standby letters of credit(758) 0 0 (758) (758)(978) 0 0 (978) (978)
Accrued interest payable(6,311) (149) (6,158) (4) (6,311)(10,404) (110) (10,289) (5) (10,404)
         


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NOTE 6. SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase represent collateralized borrowings with customers located primarily within the Company'sCompany’s service area. These repurchase liabilities are not covered by federal deposit insurance and are secured by securities owned. The Company retains the right to substitute similar type securities and has the right to withdraw all excess collateral applicable to the repurchase liabilities whenever the collateral values are in excess of the related repurchase liabilities. However, as a means of mitigating market risk, the Company maintains excess collateral to cover normal changes in the repurchase liability by monitoring daily usage. The Company maintains control of the securities through the use of third-party safekeeping arrangements.

There were no securities sold under agreements to repurchase at March 31, 2019.  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase of $94.7 million and $70.7$75.6 million, which maturematured on demand, arewere secured by mortgage-backed securities with a carrying amount of $114.1 million and $98.0$100.7 million at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.2018. Additional information concerning recognition of these liabilities is disclosed in Note 8.

NOTE 7. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Components of net periodic benefit cost:


Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
Pension Benefits SERP BenefitsPension Benefits SERP Benefits
(dollars in thousands)2018 2017 2018 20172019 2018 2019 2018
Service cost $0  $0  $0  $0 $0  $0  $0  $0
Interest cost23 26 9 1022 23 9 9
Expected return on plan assets(34) (35) (15) (16)(34) (34) (13) (15)
Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss48 46 18 2032 48 18 18
Net pension expense (benefit) $37  $37  $12  $14 $20  $37  $14  $12

The Company previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 20172018 that it expected to contribute $0 to its pension plan and $0 to its Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP"(“SERP”) in 2018.2019. The Company has contributed $368,200not made any contributions to its pension plan and $0or to its SERP as of March 31, 2018.2019. The Company does not expect to make any additional contributions to its pension plan or SERP during the remainder of 2018.2019. As a result of freezing the plan effective April 1, 2000, there is no service cost to record on the pension plan or the SERP for the three-month periods ending March 31, 20182019 and 2017.2018. All other components of cost noted in the table above were recorded in other expense under noninterest expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income for all periods presented.

NOTE 8. OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The following tables summarize gross and net information about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are offset in the statement of financial position or that are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement at March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017.2018.


March 31, 2018March 31, 2019
  Gross Net Amounts        Gross        
Gross Amounts of Assets Gross Amounts Not  Gross Amounts Net Amounts Gross Amounts Not  
Amounts of Offset in the presented in Offset in the Statement  Amounts of Offset in the presented in Offset in the Statement  
Recognized Statement of the Statement of Financial Position  Recognized Statement of the Statement of Financial Position  
Assets/ Financial of Financial Financial Cash Collateral  Assets/ Financial of Financial Financial Cash Collateral  
(dollars in thousands)Liabilities Position Position Instruments Received Net AmountLiabilities Position Position Instruments Received Net Amount
Assets                      
Interest Rate Swap Derivatives $3,540  $0  $3,540  $0  $0  $3,540 $4,061  $0  $4,061  $0  $(410)  $3,651
Total Assets $3,540  $0  $3,540  $0  $0  $3,540 $4,061  $0  $4,061  $0  $(410)  $3,651
Liabilities                      
Interest Rate Swap Derivatives $3,580  $0  $3,580  $0  $(250)  $3,330 $4,388  $0  $4,388  $0  $(3,730)  $658
Repurchase Agreements 94,716  0  94,716  (94,716)  0  0 0  0  0  0  0  0
Total Liabilities $98,296  $0  $98,296  $(94,716)  $(250)  $3,330 $4,388  $0  $4,388  $0  $(3,730)  $658


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December 31, 2017December 31, 2018
  Gross Net Amounts        Gross        
Gross Amounts of Assets Gross Amounts Not  Gross Amounts Net Amounts Gross Amounts Not  
Amounts of Offset in the presented in Offset in the Statement  Amounts of Offset in the presented in Offset in the Statement  
Recognized Statement of the Statement of Financial Position  Recognized Statement of the Statement of Financial Position  
Assets/ Financial of Financial Financial Cash Collateral  Assets/ Financial of Financial Financial Cash Collateral  
(dollars in thousands)Liabilities Position Position Instruments Received Net AmountLiabilities Position Position Instruments Received Net Amount
Assets                      
Interest Rate Swap Derivatives $2,441  $0  $2,441  $0  $0  $2,441 $3,869  $0  $3,869  $0  $(760)  $3,109
Total Assets $2,441  $0  $2,441  $0  $0  $2,441 $3,869  $0  $3,869  $0  $(760)  $3,109
Liabilities                      
Interest Rate Swap Derivatives $2,562  $0  $2,562  $0  $(750)  $1,812 $4,025  $0  $4,025  $0  $(560)  $3,465
Repurchase Agreements 70,652  0  70,652  (70,652)  0  0 75,555  0  75,555  (75,555)  0  0
Total Liabilities $73,214  $0  $73,214  $(70,652)  $(750)  $1,812 $79,580  $0  $79,580  $(75,555)  $(560)  $3,465

If an event of default occurs causing an early termination of an interest rate swap derivative, any early termination amount payable to one party by the other party may be reduced by set-off against any other amount payable by the one party to the other party. If a default in performance of any obligation of a repurchase agreement occurs, each party will set-off property held in respect of transactions against obligations owing in respect of any other transactions.

NOTE 9. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per common share is net income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, including shares held in treasury on behalf of participants in the Company'sCompany’s Directors Fee Deferral Plan. Diluted earnings per common share includes the dilutive effect of additional potential common shares issuable under stock options, stock awards and warrants, none of which were antidilutive.


Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 20172019 2018
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share 25,257,414  25,152,242 25,491,093  25,257,414
Dilutive effect of stock options, awards and warrants 439,450  443,894 174,194  439,450
Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per common share 25,696,864  25,596,136 25,665,287  25,696,864
      
Basic earnings per common share $0.73  $0.58 $0.85  $0.73
Diluted earnings per common share $0.71  $0.57 $0.84  $0.71

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NOTE 10. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following tables summarize the changes within each classification of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax for the three months ended March 31, 20182019 and 2017:2018:


Unrealized    Unrealized    
Gains and    Gains and    
Losses on Defined  Losses on Defined  
Available- Benefit  Available- Benefit  
for-Sales Pension  for-Sales Pension  
(dollars in thousands)Securities Items TotalSecurities Items Total
Balance at December 31, 2017 $784  $(1,454)  $(670)
Balance at January 1, 2019 $(4,796)  $(1,395)  $(6,191)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification(7,132) 0 (7,132)8,663 0 8,663
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)6 49 55(23) 38 15
Net current period other comprehensive income(7,126) 49 (7,077)8,640 38 8,678
Adoption of ASU 2018-02 (See Note 1)140 (313) (173)
Adoption of ASU 2016-01 (See Note 1)(68) 0 (68)
Balance at March 31, 2018 $(6,270)  $(1,718)  $(7,988)
Balance at March 31, 2019 $3,844  $(1,357)  $2,487
          
Unrealized    Unrealized    
Gains and    Gains and    
Losses on Defined  Losses on Defined  
Available- Benefit  Available- Benefit  
for-Sales Pension  for-Sales Pension  
(dollars in thousands)Securities Items TotalSecurities Items Total
Balance at December 31, 2016 $(722)  $(1,665)  $(2,387)
Balance at January 1, 2018 $784  $(1,454)  $(670)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification448 0 448(7,132) 0 (7,132)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(3) 40 376 49 55
Net current period other comprehensive income445 40 485(7,126) 49 (7,077)
Balance at March 31, 2017 $(277)  $(1,625)  $(1,902)
Adoption of ASU 2018-02140 (313) (173)
Adoption of ASU 2016-01(68) 0 (68)
Balance at March 31, 2018 $(6,270)  $(1,718)  $(7,988)


Reclassifications out of accumulated comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 are as follows:


Details aboutAmountAffected Line Item
Accumulated OtherReclassified Fromin the Statement
ComprehensiveAccumulated OtherWhere Net
Income ComponentsComprehensive IncomeIncome is Presented
(dollars in thousands)
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities $23Net securities gains (losses)
Tax effect0Income tax expense
23Net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension items(50)Other expense
Tax effect12Income tax expense
(38)Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period $(15)Net income

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Reclassifications out of accumulated comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 are as follows:


Details about Amount Affected Line Item
Accumulated Other Reclassified From in the Statement
Comprehensive Accumulated Other Where Net
Income Components Comprehensive Income Income is Presented
     
(dollars in thousands)    
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities  $(6) Net securities gains (losses)
Tax effect 0 Income tax expense
  (6) Net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension items (66) Other expense
Tax effect 17 Income tax expense
  (49) Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period  $(55) Net income

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Reclassifications out of accumulated comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 are as follows:


Details aboutAmountAffected Line Item
Accumulated OtherReclassified Fromin the Statement
ComprehensiveAccumulated OtherWhere Net
Income ComponentsComprehensive IncomeIncome is Presented
(dollars in thousands)
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities $3Net securities gains (losses)
Tax effect0Income tax expense
3Net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension items(66)Other expense
Tax effect26Income tax expense
(40)Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period $(37)Net income


NOTE 11. REVENUE RECOGNITION
All of the Company's revenue from contracts with customers in the scope of ASC 606 is recognized within noninterest income. The following table presents the Company's sources of noninterest income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. Items outside of scope of ASC 606 are noted as such.

 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
 2018 2017 (2)
NONINTEREST INCOME   
Wealth advisory fees $1,505  $1,250
Investment brokerage fees 290  321
Service charges on deposit accounts   
Service charges on commercial deposit acounts 2,303  1,798
Service charges on retail deposit acounts 229  233
Overdrafts, net 831  844
Other 265  268
Loan and service fees   
Debit card interchange fees 1,420  1,105
Loan fees (1) 530  568
Other 227  220
Merchant card fee income 642  538
Bank owned life insurance income (1) 363  471
Other income (1) 1,039  509
Mortgage banking income (1) 241  131
Net securities gains/(losses) (1) (6)  3
  Total noninterest income $9,879  $8,259
    
(1) Not within scope of ASC 606   
(2) The Company elected the modified retrospective approach of adoption; therefore, prior period
balances are presented under legacy GAAP and may not be comparable to current year presentation.


The following is a description of principal activities from which we generate revenue. Revenues are recognized as the Company satisfies its obligations with our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for those services.

Wealth advisory fees

The Company provides wealth advisory services to its customers and earns fees from its contracts with trust customers to manage assets for investment and/or to transact on their accounts. These fees are primarily earned over time as the Company provides the contracted monthly, quarterly, or annual services and are generally assessed based on a tiered scale of the market value of assets under management (AUM) at month-end. Fees that are transaction based, including trade execution services, are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed. Other related services, such as escrow accounts that are based on a fixed schedule, are recognized when the services are rendered.

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Investment brokerage services

NOTE 11. LEASES
The Company provides investment brokerage servicesleases certain office facilities under long-term operating lease agreements. The leases expire at various dates through 2029 and some include renewal options.  Many of these leases require the payment of property taxes, insurance premiums, maintenance and other costs.  In many cases, rentals are subject to increase in relation to a full service brokerage and investment and advisory firm, Cetera Investment Services LLC ("Cetera").cost-of-living index.  The Company receives commissions from Ceteraaccounts for lease and non-lease components together as a single lease component.  The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception.  Operating leases are recorded as a right-of-use (“ROU”) lease assets and are included in other assets on a monthly basis based upon customer activitythe consolidated balance sheet.  The Company’s corresponding lease obligations are included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.  ROU lease assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the month. The fees are recognized monthlylease term and a receivable is recorded until commissions are generally paid bylease obligations represent the 5th business day ofCompany’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the following month. Because the Company (i) acts as an agent in arranging the relationship between the customerlease. Operating ROU lease assets and the Cetera and (ii) does not control the services to the customers, investment brokerage service fees are presented net of Cetera's related costs.

Service charges on deposit accounts

The Company earns fees from its deposit customers for transaction-based, account maintenance, and overdraft services. Transaction-based fees, which include services such as ATM use fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering, and ACH fees,obligations are recognized at the timecommencement date based on the transaction is executed as that ispresent value of lease payments over the point in timelease term. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company fulfillsuses its incremental borrowing rate based on the customer's request. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarilyinformation available at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The ROU lease asset also includes any lease payments made and excludes lease incentives. The Company’s lease terms may include options to monthly maintenance, are earnedextend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option.
Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the courselease term.  Short-term leases are leases having a term of a month, representing the period over which the Company satisfies the performance obligation. Overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs. Service charges on deposits are withdrawn from the customer's balance.

Interchange income

twelve months or less. The Company provides the ability to transact on certain deposit accounts through the use of debit cards by outsourcing the services through third party service providers. Performance obligations are metrecognizes short-term leases on a transactionalstraight-line basis and income is recognized monthly based on transaction type and volume. Under the accounting standards in effect in the prior period, revenue was previously recognized netdoes not record a related lease asset or liability for such leases, as allowed as practical expedient of the third party's costs. Under ASC 606, fees from interchange income related to its customers use of debit cards will be reported gross in loan and service fees under noninterest income.standard.  The cost of using third party providers for these interchange services will be reported in data processing fees and supplies under noninterest expense, which has no effect on net income for the period.

Gain on sale of other real estate (OREO) owned financed by seller

On occasion, the Company underwritesfollowing is a loan to purchase property owned by the Company. Under the accounting standards in effect in the prior period, the gain on the salematurity analysis of the Company owned property was deferred and recognized over the life of the loan. Under ASC 606, the Company assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the OREO asset is derecognized and the gain or loss on sale is recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer. In determining the gain or loss on the sale, the Company adjusts the transaction price and related gain (loss) on sale if a significant financing component is present. As a result of the adoption of ASC 606, the Company reported a net increase of $24,000 to opening retained earningsoperating lease liabilities as of January 1, 2018.March 31, 2019:















   Operating lease
Years ending December 31,  (in thousands) Obligation
2019   $402
2020   561
2021   581
2022   595
2023   606
2024 - 2029   3,495
    Total undiscounted lease payments  6,240
Less imputed interest   (847)
    Lease liability   $5,393
    
    Right-of-use asset   $5,393
    
    
   Three months ended
   March 31, 2019
Lease cost   
Operating lease cost   $119
Short-term lease cost   6
Total lease cost   $125
    
Other information   
Operating cash flows from   
  operating leases   $119
Weighted-average remaining   
  lease term - operating leases  10.8 years
Weighted average discount   
  rate - operating leases  2.8%

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ITEM 2 ‑ MANAGEMENT'SMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

Net income in the first three months of 20182019 was $18.3$21.7 million, up 26.3%18.2% from $14.5$18.3 million for the comparable period of 2017.2018. Diluted income per common share was $0.71$0.84 in the first three months of 2018,2019, up 24.6%18.3% from $0.57$0.71 in the comparable period of 2017.2018. Annualized return on average total equity was 15.82%16.59% in the first three months of 20182019 versus 13.63%15.82% in the comparable period of 2017.2018. Annualized return on average total assets was 1.58%1.80% in the first three months of 20182019 versus 1.37%1.58% in the comparable period of 2017.2018. The average equity to average assets ratio was 9.99%10.86% in the first three months of 20182019 versus 10.02%9.99% in the comparable period of 2017.2018.

Total assets were $4.727$4.892 billion as of March 31, 20182019 versus $4.683$4.875 billion as of December 31, 2017,2018, an increase of $44.0$16.6 million, or 0.9%0.3%. This increase was primarily due to a $28.7$23.2 million increase in net loans as well as a $22.2$10.0 million increase in securities available for sale. The growthsale, offset by a $28.2 million decrease in assets resulted from an increase in netcash and cash equivalents. Total deposits of $90.8increased by $103.4 million which funded the increases of $28.7 million and $22.2 million in net loans and securities available for sale, respectively. In addition, the Company reduced itswhile total borrowings decreased by $56.0$123.6 million.  Total equity increased by $4.7$21.6 million as a result of net income of $18.3$21.7 million offset by paying dividends of $0.22 per share totaling $5.6 million and a reductionas well as an increase in accumulated other comprehensive income of $7.3$8.7 million offset by dividends paid of $0.26 per share totaling $6.6 million.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Certain of the Company'sCompany’s accounting policies are important to the portrayal of the Company'sCompany’s financial condition, since they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. Estimates associated with these policies are susceptible to material changes as a result of changes in facts and circumstances. Some of the facts and circumstances which could affect these judgments include changes in interest rates, in the performance of the economy or in the financial condition of borrowers. Management believes that its critical accounting policies include determining the allowance for loan losses and the valuation and other-than-temporary impairment of investment securities.

Allowance for Loan Losses

The Company maintains an allowance for loan losses to provide for probable incurred credit losses. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes that the principal is uncollectable. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. Allocations of the allowance are made for specific loans and for pools of similar types of loans, although the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management'smanagement’s judgment, should be charged against the allowance. A provision for loan losses is taken based on management'smanagement’s ongoing evaluation of the appropriate allowance balance. A formal evaluation of the adequacy of the loan loss allowance is conducted monthly. The ultimate recovery of all loans is susceptible to future market factors beyond the Company'sCompany’s control.

The level of loan loss provision is influenced by growth in the overall loan portfolio, changes inemerging market risk, changes inemerging concentration risk, commercial loan focus and large credit concentration, new industry lending activity, general economic conditions and historical loss analysis. In addition, management gives consideration to changes in the allocation for specific watch list credits in determining the appropriate level of the loan loss provision. Furthermore, management'smanagement’s overall view on credit quality is a factor in the determination of the provision.

The determination of the appropriate allowance is inherently subjective, as it requires significant estimates by management. The Company has an established process to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses that generally includes consideration of the following factors: changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality and current economic conditions that may affect the borrowers'borrowers’ ability to repay. Consideration is not limited to these factors although they represent the most commonly cited factors. With respect to specific allocation levels for individual credits, management considers the current valuation of collateral and the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows and the current valuation of collateral as the primary measures. Management also considers trends in adversely classified loans based upon an ongoing review of those credits. With respect to pools of similar loans, allocations are assigned based upon historical experience unless the rate of loss is expected to be greater than historical losses as noted below. A detailed analysis is performed on loans that are classified but determined not to be impaired which incorporates probabilitydifferent scenarios where the risk that the borrower will be unable or unwilling to repay its debt in full or on time is combined with an estimate of default with a loss given default scenarioin the event the borrower cannot pay to develop non-specific allocations for thesuch loan pool.pools. These allocations may be adjusted based on the other factors cited above. An appropriate level of general allowance for pooled loans is determined after considering the following: application of historical loss percentages, emerging market risk, commercial loan focus and large credit concentration, new industry lending activity and general economic conditions. It is also possible that the following could affect the overall process: social,


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political, economic and terrorist events or activities. All of these factors are susceptible to change, which may be significant. As a result of this detailed process, the allowance results in two forms of allocations, specific and general. These two components represent the total allowance for loan losses deemed adequate to cover probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio.

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Commercial loans are subject to a dual standardized grading process administered by the credit administration function. These grade assignments are performed independent of each other and a consensus is reached by credit administration and the loan review officer. Specific allowances are established in cases where management has identified significant conditions or circumstances related to an individual credit that indicate the loan is impaired. Considerations with respect to specific allocations for these individual credits include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) does the customer'scustomer’s cash flow or net worth appear insufficient to repay the loan; (b) is there adequate collateral to repay the loan; (c) has the loan been criticized in a regulatory examination; (d) is the loan impaired; (e) are there other reasons where the ultimate collectability of the loan is in question; or (f) are there unique loan characteristics that require special monitoring.

Allocations are also applied to categories of loans considered not to be individually impaired, but for which the rate of loss is expected to be consistent with or greater than historical averages. Such allocations are based on past loss experience and information about specific borrower situations and estimated collateral values. In addition, general allocations are made for other pools of loans, including non-classified loans. These general pooled loan allocations are performed for portfolio segments of commercial and industrial, commercial real estate and multi-family, agri-business and agricultural, other commercial, consumer 1-4 family mortgage and other consumer loans, and loans within certain industry categories believed to present unique risk of loss. General allocations of the allowance are primarily made based on a three-year historical average for loan losses for these portfolios, and are subjectively adjusted for economic factors and portfolio trends.

Due to the imprecise nature of estimating the allowance for loan losses, the Company'sCompany’s allowance for loan losses includes an unallocated component. The unallocated component of the allowance for loan losses incorporates the Company'sCompany’s judgmental determination of inherent losses that may not be fully reflected in other allocations, including factors such as the level of classified credits, economic uncertainties, industry trends impacting specific portfolio segments, broad portfolio quality trends and trends in the composition of the Company'sCompany’s large commercial loan portfolio and related large dollar exposures to individual borrowers.

Valuation and Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Investment Securities

The fair values of securities available for sale are determined on a recurring basis by obtaining quoted prices on nationally recognized securities exchanges or pricing models, which utilize significant observable inputs such as matrix pricing. This is a mathematical technique widely used in the industry to value debt securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for the specific securities but rather by relying on the securities'securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted securities. Different judgments and assumptions used in pricing could result in different estimates of value. The fair value of certain securities is determined using unobservable inputs, primarily observable inputs of similar securities.

At the end of each reporting period, securities held in the investment portfolio are evaluated on an individual security level for other-than-temporary impairment in accordance with current accounting guidance. Impairment is other-than-temporary if the decline in the fair value of the security is below its amortized cost and it is probable that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of a debt security will not be received.

Significant judgments are required in determining impairment, which includes making assumptions regarding the estimated prepayments, loss assumptions and the change in interest rates.

We consider the following factors when determining other-than-temporary impairment for a security or investment:


·the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than amortized cost;

·the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer;

·the underlying fundamentals of the relevant market and the outlook for such market for the near future; and

·our intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value.

The assessment of whether a decline exists that is other-than-temporary, involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at a point in time. If, in management'smanagement’s judgment, other-than-temporary impairment exists, the cost basis of the security will be written down to the computed net present value, and the unrealized loss will be


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transferred from accumulated other comprehensive loss as an immediate reduction of current earnings (as if the loss had been realized in the period of other-than-temporary impairment).

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

Selected income statement information for the three months ended March 31, 20182019 and 20172018 is presented in the following table:

Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)2018 20172019 2018
Income Statement Summary:      
Net interest income $36,223  $32,061 $38,209  $36,223
Provision for loan losses3,300 2001,200 3,300
Noninterest income9,879 8,25911,525 9,879
Noninterest expense21,202 20,04822,473 21,202
      
Other Data:      
Efficiency ratio (1)45.99% 49.72%45.19% 45.99%
Dilutive EPS $0.71  $0.57 $0.84  $0.71
Total Equity 543,267  473,333
Tangible capital ratio (2)9.94% 10.06%11.04% 9.94%
Net charge-offs/(recoveries) to average loans0.51% 0.02%
Net charge-offs (recoveries) to average loans0.01% 0.51%
Net interest margin3.36% 3.27%3.45% 3.36%
Noninterest income to total revenue21.43% 20.48%23.17% 21.43%

 (1)   Noninterest expense/Net interest income plus Noninterest incomeincome.
 (2)   Non-GAAP financial measure. See reconciliation below.


Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)2018 20172019 2018
Total Equity $473,333  $437,202 $543,267  $473,333
Less: Goodwill (4,970)  (4,970) (4,970)  (4,970)
Plus: Deferred tax assets related to goodwill 1,174  1,840 1,191  1,174
Tangible Common Equity 469,537  434,072 539,488  469,537
      
Total Assets $4,726,948  $4,319,103 $4,891,885  $4,726,948
Less: Goodwill (4,970)  (4,970) (4,970)  (4,970)
Plus: Deferred tax assets related to goodwill 1,174  1,840 1,191  1,174
Tangible Assets 4,723,152  4,315,973 4,888,106  4,723,152
      
Tangible Common Equity/Tangible Assets9.94% 10.06%11.04% 9.94%

Net Income

Net income was $21.7 million in the first three months of 2019, an increase of $3.3 million, or 18.2%, versus net income of $18.3 million in the first three months of 2018, an increase of $3.8 million, or 26.3%, versus net income of $14.5 million in the first three months of 2017.2018. The growth in net income of $3.8$3.3 million for the first quarter 2018three months of 2019 as compared to the prior year period resulted primarily from increased net interest income of $4.2$2.0 million, a decrease in provision expense of $2.1 million and growth in noninterest income of $1.6 million. These increases were offset by an increase in provision expense of $3.1 million and increased noninterest expense of $1.2$1.3 million resulting inand an increase to income beforein income tax expense of $1.5$1.1 million. In addition, net income for the first quarter 2018, was favorably impacted by the reduced federal tax rate. First quarter income tax expense for 2018 was $2.3 million lower than the prior year period. Net interest income increased $4.2 million, or 13.0%, to $36.2 million versus $32.1 million in the first three months of 2017. Net interest income increased primarily due to an 8.9% increase in average earning assets. An increase of $249.6 million, or 7.9%, in average commercial loans from the first three months of 2017 was the primary reason for the increase in average earning assets over the past twelve months, which reflects our continuing strategic focus on commercial lending. In addition, net interest income was favorably impacted during the first quarter 2018 by expansion in net interest margin from 3.27% for the three months ended in March 2017 to 3.36% for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The expansion in net interest margin resulted from the Federal Reserve Bank increases to the Federal Funds Rate which increased three times from March 31, 2017. The net interest margin increased nine basis points to 3.36% in the first three months of 2018 compared to 3.27% for the first three months of 2017.




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Net Interest Income

The following tables set forth consolidated information regarding average balances and rates:


Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31, 
2018  2017 2019  2018 
Average Interest Yield (1)/  Average Interest Yield (1)/ Average Interest Yield (1)/  Average Interest Yield (1)/ 
(fully tax equivalent basis, dollars in thousands)Balance Income Rate  Balance Income Rate Balance Income Rate  Balance Income Rate 
Earning Assets                          
Loans:                          
Taxable (2)(3) $3,767,300  $41,794  4.50%  $3,491,018  $34,447  4.00% $3,893,035  $48,866  5.09%  $3,767,300  $41,794  4.50%
Tax exempt (1) 24,622  272  4.48   18,137  221  4.94  24,989  314  5.10   24,622  272  4.48 
Investments: (1)                          
Available for sale 546,042  4,119  3.06   515,283  4,083  3.21  587,026  4,575  3.16   546,042  4,119  3.06 
Short-term investments 4,579  9  0.80   5,121  5  0.40  4,696  26  2.25   4,579  9  0.80 
Interest bearing deposits 78,918  283  1.45   30,326  43  0.58  41,204  212  2.09   78,918  283  1.45 
Total earning assets $4,421,461  $46,477  4.26%  $4,059,885  $38,799  3.88% $4,550,950  $53,993  4.81%  $4,421,461  $46,477  4.26%
Less: Allowance for loan losses (47,189)       (43,981)      (48,768)       (47,189)     
Nonearning Assets                          
Cash and due from banks 137,738       108,682      164,820       137,738     
Premises and equipment 56,192       52,729      58,599       56,192     
Other nonearning assets 138,524       132,830      155,971       138,524     
Total assets $4,706,726       $4,310,145      $4,881,572       $4,706,726     
                          
Interest Bearing Liabilities                          
Savings deposits $268,091  $89  0.13%  $271,087  $99  0.15% $247,309  $71  0.12%  $268,091  $89  0.13%
Interest bearing checking accounts 1,491,820  3,575  0.97   1,383,791  1,952  0.57  1,496,893  5,954  1.61   1,491,820  3,575  0.97 
Time deposits:                          
In denominations under $100,000 255,209  848  1.35   238,347  670  1.14  276,006  1,232  1.81   255,209  848  1.35 
In denominations over $100,000 1,238,189  4,855  1.59   975,450  2,721  1.13  1,184,996  6,626  2.27   1,238,189  4,855  1.59 
Miscellaneous short-term borrowings 82,862  111  0.54   184,950  310  0.68  190,118  950  2.03   82,862  111  0.54 
Long-term borrowings and                          
subordinated debentures 30,933  367  4.81   30,959  314  4.11  30,928  452  5.93   30,933  367  4.81 
Total interest bearing liabilities $3,367,104  $9,845  1.19%  $3,084,584  $6,066  0.80% $3,426,250  $15,285  1.81%  $3,367,104  $9,845  1.19%
Noninterest Bearing Liabilities                          
Demand deposits 841,608       768,495      885,126       841,608     
Other liabilities 28,016       25,172      40,207       28,016     
Stockholders' Equity 469,998       431,894      529,989       469,998     
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $4,706,726       $4,310,145      $4,881,572       $4,706,726     
                          
Interest Margin Recap                          
Interest income/average earning assets  46,477  4.26    38,799  3.88   53,993  4.81    46,477  4.26 
Interest expense/average earning assets  9,845  0.90    6,066  0.61   15,285  1.36    9,845  0.90 
Net interest income and margin   $36,632  3.36%    $32,733  3.27%   $38,708  3.45%    $36,632  3.36%


(1)Tax exempt income was converted to a fully taxable equivalent basis at a 21 percent tax rate for 2018 and a 35 percent tax rate for 2017.rate. The tax equivalent rate for tax exempt loans and tax exempt securities acquired after January 1, 1983 included the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 ("TEFRA"(“TEFRA”) adjustment applicable to nondeductible interest expenses. Taxable equivalent basis adjustments were $409,000$499,000 and $672,000$409,000 in the three-month periods ended March 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.
(2)Loan fees, which are immaterial in relation to total taxable loan interest income for the three months ended March 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, are included as taxable loan interest income.
(3)Nonaccrual loans are included in the average balance of taxable loans.

Net interest income increased $4.2$2.0 million, or 13.0%5.5%, for the three months ended March 31, 20182019 compared with the first three months of 2017.2018. The increased level of net interest income during the first three months of 20182019 was largely driven by an increase in average earning assets of $361.6$129.5 million, which resulteddue primarily fromto loan growth. Average loans outstanding increased $282.8$126.1 million to $3.792$3.918 billion during the three months ended March 31, 20182019 compared to $3.509$3.792 billion during the same period of 2017,2018, with most of the growth being in commercial loans. The earning asset growth was funded through deposit growth offset by a decreasean increase in short-term borrowings.  Average timedeposits decreased $4.6 million to $4.090 billion during the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared to $4.095 billion for the same period of 2018.  Total deposits are comprised of core deposits and brokered deposits.  During this same period average core deposits increased by $279.6 million, average interest bearing checking accounts increased by $108.0 million, average noninterest bearing demand deposits increased by $73.1$68.9 million and average brokered deposits decreased $73.4 million.  Average borrowings decreasedincreased by $102.1 million.
$107.3 million to $221.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to $113.8 million during the same period of 2018.


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The tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.36%3.45% for the first three months of 20182019 compared to 3.27%3.36% during the first three months of 2017.2018. The yield on earning assets totaled 4.26%4.81% during the three months ended March 31, 20182019 compared to 3.88%4.26% in the same period of 2017.2018. Cost of funds (expressed as a percentage of average earning assets) totaled 0.90%1.36% during the first three months of 20182019 compared to 0.61%0.90% in the same period of 2017.2018. The increasehigher margin in net interest margin for the first quarter of 2018 as compared2019 was due to the same period in 2017 resulted from the effecthigher yields on loans, partially offset by a higher cost of funds driven by the Federal Reserve Bank increases toincreasing the target Federal Funds Rate in March, June, September and the asset sensitive positionDecember of the balance sheet.2018.

Provision for Loan Losses

The Company recorded a provision for loan loss expense of $3.3$1.2 million in the three-month period ended March 31, 2018,2019, compared to a provision of $200,000$3.3 million during the comparable period of 2017.2018. The primary factors impacting management’s decision to record a lower the provision in the first three months of 20182019 were strong loan growth andlower net charge-offs taken during the first quarter of 2019 versus the first quarter of 2018. Net charge offs in the quarter were $4.8 million versus net charge offs of $144,000charge-offs in the first quarter of 2017 and2019 were $91,000 versus net charge offscharge-offs of $226,000 during the linked fourth quarter 2017. Net charge offs included a $4.6$4.8 million charge off related to a single commercial borrower. At December 31, 2017, loans to the borrower were current and performing. Late in the first quarter of 2018 and net charge-offs of $189,000 during the borrower encountered working capital challenges and it became clear to the bank that the borrower was not able to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to fully support its business. As a result, it was determined that full collectionlinked fourth quarter of the outstanding loan balance of $6.8 million was not probable and would likely not be repaid. The remaining loan exposure of $2.2 million to this borrower, which is on nonaccrual status, is secured by a blanket lien on all assets, including accounts receivable, land, buildings and equipment. In addition the exposure is supported by personal guarantees and a security interest in undeveloped commercial real estate.2018.  Additional factors considered by management included the continued stability in key loan quality metrics, including appropriate reserve coverage of nonperforming loans and stable economic conditions in the Company'sCompany’s markets, and changes in the allocation for specific watch list credits. Management'sManagement’s overall view on current credit quality was also a factor in the determination of the provision for loan losses. The Company'sCompany’s management continues to monitor the adequacy of the provision based on loan levels, asset quality, economic conditions and other factors that may influence the assessment of the collectability of loans.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income categories for the three-month periods ended March 31, 20182019 and 20172018 are shown in the following tables:table:

Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
March 31,March 31,
    Percent    Percent
(dollars in thousands)2018 2017 Change2019 2018 Change
Wealth advisory fees $1,505  $1,250  20.4% $1,620  $1,505  7.6%
Investment brokerage fees 290  321  (9.7)  386  290  33.1 
Service charges on deposit accounts 3,628  3,143  15.4  4,287  3,628  18.2 
Loan and service fees 2,177  1,893  15.0  2,404  2,177  10.4 
Merchant card fee income 642  538  19.3  622  642  (3.1) 
Bank owned life insurance 363  471  (22.9)  444  363  22.3 
Other income 1,039  509  104.1 
Mortgage banking income 241  131  84.0  222  241  (7.9) 
Net securities gains (losses) (6)  3  (300.0)  23  (6)  (483.3) 
Other income 1,517  1,039  46.0 
Total noninterest income $9,879  $8,259  19.6% $11,525  $9,879  16.7%
Noninterest income to total revenue21.43% 20.48%   23.17% 21.43%   


The Company'sCompany’s noninterest income increased $1.6 million, or 19.6%16.7%, to $11.5 million for the first quarter of 2019, compared to $9.9 million for the first quarter of 2018, compared to $8.3 million for the first quarter of 2017.2018. Noninterest income was positively impacted by a 15.4%an 18.2% increase over the prior year first quarter in recurring fee income for service charges on deposit accounts, primarily due to growth in treasury management fees from business accounts. In addition, loan and service fees increased 10.4% and wealth advisory fees increased by 20.4%7.6% compared to the year ago period due to continued growth of client relationships.  The Company adopted the new revenue recognition accounting standard effective on January 1, 2018 that requires the evaluation of all contracts and the related recognition of revenue. Although the adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact to net income, the evaluation of recording revenue gross versus net did cause some reclassifications of expenses associated with various revenue streams. Adoption of this standard resulted in an increase to NYCE income recorded in loan and service fees of $194,000. The increase to these accounts resulted from reclassification adjustments between these accounts and non-interest expense due to reporting these revenue streams gross versus net of expenses as in prior periods. Other income increased $530,000 for the first quarter of 2018 compared to the first quarter of 2017, primarily due to a gain recorded on insurancerelated to proceeds and an increase in the FHLB dividend.
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Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense categories for the three-month periods ended March 31, 20182019 and 20172018 are shown in the following tables:

Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
March 31,March 31,
    Percent    Percent
(dollars in thousands)2018 2017 Change2019 2018 Change
Salaries and employee benefits $12,019  $11,370  5.7% $12,559  $12,019  4.5%
Net occupancy expense 1,426  1,120  27.3  1,366  1,426  (4.2) 
Equipment costs 1,274  1,075  18.5  1,349  1,274  5.9 
Data processing fees and supplies 2,513  2,016  24.7  2,425  2,513  (3.5) 
Corporate and business development 1,133  1,502  (24.6)  1,206  1,133  6.4 
FDIC insurance and other regulatory fees 461  434  6.2  406  461  (11.9) 
Professional fees 872  954  (8.6)  937  872  7.5 
Other expense 1,504  1,577  (4.7)  2,225  1,504  47.9 
Total noninterest expense $21,202  $20,048  5.8% $22,473  $21,202  6.0%


The Company'sCompany’s noninterest expense increased $1.2$1.3 million, or 5.8%6.0%, to $22.5 million in the first quarter of 2019, compared to $21.2 million in the first quarter of 2018 compared to $20.0 million in the firstand was lower by $79,000 on a linked quarter of 2017.basis.  Salaries and employee benefits increased primarily due to higher employee health insurance expense, an increase to the Company's minimum hiring wage, special bonuses paid to non-officer employees,staffing increases and normal merit increases. Data processing fees increased due to the Company's continued investment in technology-based solutions as well as the adoption of the new FASB revenue recognition accounting standard discussed above. Corporate and business development expense decreased primarily due to a reduction in contributions as well as lower advertising expenses. The Company'sCompany’s efficiency ratio was 45.2% for the first quarter of 2019, compared to 46.0% for the first quarter of 2018 compared to 49.7% for the first quarter of 2017 and 43.7%45.4% for the linked fourth quarter of 2017.

Income Taxes2018.

The Company'sCompany’s income tax expense decreased $2.3increased $1.1 million, in the three-month period ended March 31, 2018,2019, compared to the same periodperiods in 2017.2018. The effective tax rate was 15.1%16.8% in the three-month period ended March 31, 2018,2019, compared to 27.7% for15.1% in the comparable period of 2017. The decrease in2018, due primarily to reduced tax benefit associated with the effective tax rate in the three-month period ended March 31, 2018 was primarily due to the effectsvesting of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which lowered the Company's federal income tax rate to 21% from 35%. In addition the Company recognized tax benefits of $761,000 and $924,000, respectively, in the three-month periods ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. The tax benefits were related to employee long-term incentiveperformance based restricted stock awards which vested in the respective periods. The Company's long-term incentive plans vest in January of each year on the third anniversary of the grant date and are subject to performance conditions.units.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Overview

Total assets of the Company were $4.727$4.892 billion as of March 31, 2018,2019, an increase of $44.0$16.6 million, or 0.9%0.3%, when compared to $4.683$4.875 billion as of December 31, 2017.2018. Overall asset growth was primarily driven by a $28.7$23.2 million, or 0.8%0.6%, increase in net loans to $3.800$3.889 billion at March 31, 20182019 from $3.771$3.866 billion at December 31, 20172018 and an increase of $22.2$10.0 million or 4.1%,1.7% in securities available for sale to $560.7$595.6 million at March 31, 20182019 from $538.5 million$585.5 billion at December 31, 2017 due to securities purchases. A2018.  Funding for the loan growth came from a decrease of $8.6$28.2 million or 4.9%, in cash and cash equivalents partially offset the overallequivalents.  In addition, total deposits increased by $103.4 million and total borrowings decreased by $123.6 million.  The increase is deposits was primarily driven by growth in core deposits.  Core deposits were $4.007 billion as of total assets. Funding for the balance sheet growth came from a $90.8March 31, 2019, an increase of $128.2 million, increase in depositsor 3.3%, when compared to $3.879 billion as of December 31, 2018.  This was offset by a $56.0decrease of $24.8 million decrease in borrowings.brokered deposits that matured during the first quarter of 2019.  Additionally, commercial deposits increased by $114.9 million, or 10.7%, to $1.190 billion at March 31, 2019 compared to $1.075 billion at December 31, 2018.


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Uses of Funds

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

Total cash and cash equivalents decreased by $8.6$28.2 million, or 4.9%13.0%, to $167.6$188.8 million at March 31, 2018,2019, from $176.2$216.9 million at December 31, 2017.2018. The short-term investment component of cash and cash equivalents increaseddecreased primarily due to higher interest-bearinglower noninterest-bearing balances on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Cash and cash equivalents decreased in order to fund growth in loans and securities.correspondent banks.

Investment Portfolio

The amortized cost and the fair value of securities as of March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018 were as follows:


March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Amortized Fair Amortized FairAmortized Fair Amortized Fair
(dollars in thousands)Cost Value Cost ValueCost Value Cost Value
U.S. Treasury securities $992  $984  $992  $997 $994  $994  $994  $987
U.S. government sponsored agencies 5,091  4,990  5,191  5,122 4,066  3,989  4,435  4,350
Mortgage-backed securities: residential 342,526  336,990  314,650  313,774 320,460  320,279  329,516  325,412
Mortgage-backed securities: commercial 34,944  34,359  44,208  44,211 38,244  38,029  38,712  38,141
State and municipal securities 185,049  183,341  172,375  174,389 226,924  232,262  217,964  216,659
Total $568,602  $560,664  $537,416  $538,493 $590,688  $595,553  $591,621  $585,549

At March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government, government agencies and government sponsored entities, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders'stockholders’ equity. Management is aware that, as interest rates rise, any unrealized loss in the investment portfolio will increase. Since the majority of the bonds in the investment portfolio are fixed-rate, with only a few adjustable-rate bonds, the market value of the bonds in the portfolio will decrease as interest rates rise. This is taken into consideration when evaluating the gain or loss of investment securities in the portfolio and the potential for other-than-temporary impairment.

Purchases of securities available for sale totaled $22.2 million in the first three months of 2019. The purchases consisted primarily of state and municipal securities and also purchases of mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities. Paydowns from prepayments and scheduled payments of $10.0 million were received in the first three months of 2019, and the amortization of premiums, net of the accretion of discounts, was $817,000. Sales of securities totaled $13.7 million in the first three months of 2019. Maturities and calls of securities totaled $6.0 million in the first three months of 2019. The increase in the amortization of premiums, net of the accretion of discounts was primarily driven by the adoption of ASU 2017-08 on January 1, 2019.  No other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in the first three months of 2019.

Purchases of securities available for sale totaled $53.8 million in the first three months of 2018. The purchases consisted primarily of mortgage-backed securities issued by government sponsored entities and also purchases of state and municipal securities. Paydowns from prepayments and scheduled payments of $10.0 million were received in the first three months of 2018, and the amortization of premiums, net of the accretion of discounts, was $749,000. Sales of securities totaled $12.3 million in the first three months of 2018. Maturities and calls of securities totaled $2.7 million in the first three months of 2018. No other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in the first three months of 2018.

Purchases of securities available for sale totaled $52.8 million in the first three months of 2017. Paydowns from prepayments and scheduled payments of $12.4 million were received in the first three months of 2017, and the amortization of premiums, net of the accretion of discounts, was $715,000. Sales of securities totaled $16.8 million in the first three months of 2017. Maturities and calls of securities totaled $1.7 million in the first three months of 2017. No other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in the first three months of 2017.

The investment portfolio is managed by a third partythird-party firm to provide for an appropriate balance between liquidity, credit risk and investment return and to limit the Company'sCompany’s exposure to risk to an acceptable level. The Company does not trade or invest in or sponsor certain unregistered investment companies defined as hedge funds and private equity funds under what is commonly referred to as the "Volcker Rule"“Volcker Rule” of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

Real Estate Mortgage Loans HFSHeld-for-Sale

Real estate mortgage loans held-for-sale decreasedincreased by $1.8 million,$754,000, or 54.8%32.9%, to $1.5$3.0 million at March 31, 2018,2019, from $3.3$2.3 million at December 31, 2017.2018. The balance of this asset category is subject to a high degree of variability depending on, among other things, recent mortgage loan rates and the timing of loan sales into the secondary market. The Company generally sells all of the qualifying mortgage loans it originates on the secondary market. Proceeds from sales totaled $6.8 million in the first three months of 2019 compared to $11.5 million in the first three months of 2018 compared to $13.1 million in the first three months of 2017.2018.

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Loan Portfolio

The loan portfolio by portfolio segment as of March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018 is summarized as follows:


      Current      Current
March 31,December 31,PeriodMarch 31,December 31,Period
(dollars in thousands)20182017Change20192018Change
Commercial and industrial loans $1,485,007 38.6 % $1,418,681 37.1 % $66,326 $1,427,342 36.2 % $1,405,379 35.9 % $21,963
Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans 1,482,076 38.5  1,444,913 37.8  37,163 1,629,622 41.4  1,569,635 40.1  59,987
Agri-business and agricultural loans316,970 8.3 382,841 10.0  (65,871)302,307 7.7 370,513 9.5  (68,206)
Other commercial loans 116,657 3.0  124,076 3.3  (7,419) 112,021 2.8  95,657 2.4  16,364
Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans 372,949 9.7  374,645 9.8  (1,696) 384,710 9.8  389,078 9.9  (4,368)
Other consumer loans 73,277 1.9  74,369 2.0  (1,092) 84,650 2.1  86,064 2.2  (1,414)
Subtotal 3,846,936 100.0 % 3,819,525 100.0 % 27,411 3,940,652 100.0 % 3,916,326 100.0 % 24,326
Less: Allowance for loan losses (45,627)   (47,121)   1,494 (49,562)   (48,453)   (1,109)
Net deferred loan fees (1,268)   (1,066)   (202) (1,642)   (1,581)   (61)
Loans, net $3,800,041   $3,771,338   $28,703 $3,889,448   $3,866,292   $23,156


Total loans, excluding real estate mortgage loans held for sale and deferred fees, increased by $27.4$24.3 million to $3.847$3.941 billion at March 31, 20182019 from $3.820$3.916 billion at December 31, 2017.2018. The increase was concentrated in the commercial and commercial real estate categories and reflected the Company'sCompany’s long standing strategic plan that is focused on expanding and growing the commercial lending business throughout our market areas. The increase was partially offset by expected, seasonal declinesloan repayments during the first quarter in our agri-business and agricultural loans. In addition, unanticipated factors affecting loan repayment activity during the year included the sale of client companies and long-term non-bank financing in the agricultural and commercial real estate portfolios.

The following table summarizes the Company'sCompany’s non-performing assets as of March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017:2018:


March 31, December 31,March 31, December 31,
(dollars in thousands)2018 20172019 2018
Nonaccrual loans including nonaccrual troubled debt restructured loans $11,002  $9,401 $6,093  $7,260
Loans past due over 90 days and still accruing 26  6 481  0
Total nonperforming loans $11,028  $9,407 $6,574  $7,260
Other real estate owned 10  40 316  316
Repossessions 114  55 83  0
Total nonperforming assets $11,152  $9,502 $6,973  $7,576
      
Impaired loans including troubled debt restructurings $15,824  $13,869 $24,501  $26,661
      
Nonperforming loans to total loans0.29% 0.25%0.17% 0.19%
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.24% 0.20%0.14% 0.16%
      
Performing troubled debt restructured loans $4,085  $2,893 $6,196  $8,016
Nonperforming troubled debt restructured loans (included in nonaccrual loans) 7,945  7,750 3,812  4,384
Total troubled debt restructured loans $12,030  $10,643 $10,008  $12,400

Total nonperforming assets increaseddecreased by $1.7 million,$603,000, or 17.4%8.0%, to $11.2$7.0 million during the three-month period ended March 31, 2018.2019. The increasedecrease in nonperforming assets was primarily due to one commercial relationship being placed in nonaccrual status.payments received on nonperforming loans.

Net charge offs in the quarter were $4.8 million$91,000 versus net charge offscharge-offs of $144,000$4.8 million in the first quarter of 20172018 and net charge offscharge-offs of $226,000$189,000 during the linked fourth quarter 2017. Net charge offs included a $4.6 million charge off related to a single commercial borrower.of 2018.

A loan is impaired when full payment under the original loan terms is not expected. Impairment for smaller loans that are similar in nature and which are not in nonaccrual or troubled debt restructured status, such as residential mortgage, consumer, and credit card loans, is determined based on the class of loans and impairment is determined on an individual loan basis for other loans. If


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a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance may be allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral.

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Total impaired loans increaseddecreased by $2.0$2.2 million, or 14.1%8.1%, to $15.8$24.5 million at March 31, 20182019 from $13.9$26.7 million at December 31, 2017.2018. The increasedecrease in the impaired loans category was primarily due to addition of the one commercial credit which was also placed in nonaccrual status.payments received on impaired loans.

Loans are charged against the allowance for loan losses when management believes that the principal is uncollectible. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The allowance is an amount that management believes will be adequate to absorb probable incurred credit losses relating to specifically identified loans based on an evaluation of the loans by management, as well as other probable incurred losses inherent in the loan portfolio. 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 borrower'sborrower’s ability to repay. Management also considers trends in adversely classified loans based upon a monthly review of those credits. An appropriate level of general allowance is determined after considering the following factors:  application of historical loss percentages, emerging market risk, commercial loan focus and large credit concentrations, new industry lending activity and current economic conditions. Federal regulations require insured institutions to classify their own assets on a regular basis. The regulations provide for three categories of classified loans:  Substandard, Doubtful and Loss. The regulations also contain a Special Mention category. Special Mention applies to loans that do not currently expose an insured institution to a sufficient degree of risk to warrant classification as Substandard, Doubtful or Loss but do possess credit deficiencies or potential weaknesses deserving management'smanagement’s close attention. The Company'sCompany’s policy is to establish a specific allowance for loan losses for any assets where management has identified conditions or circumstances that indicate an asset is impaired. If an asset or portion thereof is classified as a loss, the Company'sCompany’s policy is to either establish specified allowances for loan losses in the amount of 100% of the portion of the asset classified loss or charge-off such amount.

At March 31, 2018,2019, the allowance for loan losses was 1.19%1.26% of total loans outstanding, versus 1.23%1.24% of total loans outstanding at December 31, 2017.2018. At March 31, 2018,2019, management believed the allowance for loan losses was at a level commensurate with the overall risk exposure of the loan portfolio. However, if economic conditions do not remain stabilized,stable, certain borrowers may experience difficulty and the level of nonperforming loans, charge-offs and delinquencies could rise and require increases in the allowance for loan losses. The process of identifying probable incurred credit losses is a subjective process. Therefore, the Company maintains a general allowance to cover probable credit losses within the entire portfolio. The methodology management uses to determine the adequacy of the loan loss reserve includes the considerations below.

The Company has a relatively high percentage of commercial and commercial real estate loans, most of which are extended to small or medium-sized businesses from a wide variety of industries. Generally, this type of lending has more credit risk than other types of lending because of the size and diversity of the credits. The Company manages this risk by adjusting its pricing to the perceived risk of each individual credit and by diversifying the portfolio by customer, product, industry and market area.

As of March 31, 2018,2019, on the basis of management'smanagement’s review of the loan portfolio, the Company had 9391 credits totaling $182.0$204.9 million on the classified loan list versus 9591 credits totaling $171.7$186.6 million on December 31, 2017.2018. The increased in classified loans for the first quarter of 2019 resulted primarily from two commercial borrowers.  As of March 31, 2018,2019, the Company had $102.8$121.1 million of assets classified as Special Mention, $79.2$83.8 million classified as Substandard, $0 classified as Doubtful and $0 classified as Loss as compared to $93.2$101.4 million, $78.5$85.2 million, $0 and $0, respectively, at December 31, 2017.2018.

Allowance estimates are developed by management after taking into account actual loss experience adjusted for current economic conditions. The Company has regular discussions regarding this methodology with regulatory authorities. Allowance estimates are considered a prudent measurement of the risk in the Company'sCompany’s loan portfolio and are applied to individual loans based on loan type. In accordance with current accounting guidance, the allowance is provided for losses that have been incurred as of the balance sheet date and is based on past events and current economic conditions and does not include the effects of expected losses on specific loans or groups of loans that are related to future events or expected changes in economic conditions. For a more thorough discussion of the allowance for loan losses methodology see the Critical Accounting Policies section of this Item 2.

The allowance for loan losses decreased 3.2%increased 2.3%, or $1.5$1.1 million, from $47.1$48.5 million at December 31, 20172018 to $45.6$49.6 million at March 31, 2018.2019. Pooled loan allocations decreasedincreased from $43.9$35.1 million at December 31, 20172018 to $43.0$39.7 million at March 31, 2018,2019, which was primarily due to management'smanagement’s view of current credit quality and the current economic environment. Impaired loan allocations decreased $545,000$195,000 from $3.2$10.0 million at December 31, 20172018 to $2.7$9.8 million at March 31, 20182019, which was primarily due primarily to paydowns and pay-offspayoffs received on these loans over the three-month period endingended March 31, 2019.  The unallocated component of the allowance for loan losses was $3.0 million at March 31, 2019 compared to $3.3 million at December 31, 2018.  While general trends in the overall economy and credit quality were stable, the Company believes that the unallocated component is appropriate given the uncertainty that exists regarding near term economic conditions.


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Most of the Company'sCompany’s recent loan growth has been concentrated in the commercial loan portfolio, which can result in overall asset quality being influenced by a small number of credits. Management has historically considered growth and portfolio composition when determining loan loss allocations. Management believes that it is prudent to continue to provide for loan losses in a manner consistent with its historical approach due to the loan growth described above and current economic conditions.

Economic conditions in the Company'sCompany’s markets have generally improved and stabilized,been stable, and management is cautiously optimistic that the growth is positively impactingeconomic trends in its borrowers.footprint remain healthy. While the growth is not robust, commercial real estate activity and manufacturing growth is occurring. The Company'sCompany’s continued growth strategy promotes diversification among industries as well as continued focus on the enforcement of a strongdisciplined credit environmentculture and an aggressivea conservative position in loan work-out situations. The Company believes that historical industry-specific issues in the Company'sCompany’s markets have improvedare stable and continue to be somewhat mitigated by its overall expansion strategy, the economic environment impacting its entire geographic footprint will continue to present challenges.strategy.

Sources of Funds

The average daily deposits and borrowings together with average rates paid on those deposits and borrowings for the three months ended March 31, 20182019 and 20172018 are summarized in the following table:

Three months ended March 31,Three months ended March 31,
2018 2017 2019 2018 
(dollars in thousands)Balance Rate Balance Rate Balance Rate Balance Rate 
Noninterest bearing demand deposits $841,608  0.00% $768,495  0.00% $885,126  0.00% $841,608  0.00%
Savings and transaction accounts:                
Savings deposits 268,091  0.13  271,087  0.15  247,309  0.12  268,091  0.13 
Interest bearing demand deposits 1,491,820  0.97  1,383,791  0.57  1,496,893  1.61  1,491,820  0.97 
Time deposits:                
Deposits of $100,000 or more 1,238,189  1.59  975,450  1.13  1,184,996  2.27  1,238,189  1.59 
Other time deposits 255,209  1.35  238,347  1.14  276,006  1.81  255,209  1.35 
Total deposits $4,094,917  0.93% $3,637,170  0.61% $4,090,330  1.38% $4,094,917  0.93%
FHLB advances and other borrowings113,795  1.71 215,909  1.17 221,046  2.57 113,795  1.71 
Total funding sources $4,208,712  0.95% $3,853,079  0.64% $4,311,376  1.44% $4,208,712  0.95%


Deposits and Borrowings

TotalAs of March 31, 2019, total deposits increased by $90.8$103.4 million, or 2.3%2.6%, from December 31, 2017.2018. Core deposits increased by $132.5$128.2 million to $3.9$4.007 billion as of March 31, 20182019 from $3.7$3.879 billion as of December 31, 2017.2018. Total brokered deposits were $227.3$140.1 million at March 31, 20182019 compared to $269.0$164.9 million at December 31, 20172018 reflecting a $41.7$24.8 million decrease during the first quarter.three months of 2019.

Core deposit growthSince December 31, 2018, the change in core deposits was comprised of increases in commercial deposits of $114.9 million and in retail deposits of $123.2 million and in public fund deposits of $26.4$17.6 million, which were offset by a decrease in commercialpublic fund deposits of $17.0$4.4 million. Total public funds deposits, including public funds transaction accounts, were $1.290$1.211 billion at March 31, 2018 compared to $1.2642019 and $1.216 billion at December 31, 2017.2018.

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The following table summarizes deposit composition at March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017:2018:

      Current
  March 31, December 31, Period
(dollars in thousands) 2019 2018 Change
Retail  $1,605,860  $1,588,225  $17,635
Commercial  1,190,352  1,075,419  114,933
Public funds  1,211,147  1,215,533  (4,386)
Core deposits  $4,007,359  $3,879,177  $128,182
Brokered deposits  140,078  164,888  (24,810)
Total deposits  $4,147,437  $4,044,065  $103,372


      Current
  March, 31 December 31, Period
(dollars in thousands) 2018 2017 Change
Retail  $1,629,944  $1,506,738  $123,206
Commercial  952,285  969,292  (17,007)
Public funds  1,289,999  1,263,649  26,350
Core deposits  $3,872,228  $3,739,679  $132,549
Brokered deposits  227,260  268,976  (41,716)
Total deposits  $4,099,488  $4,008,655  $90,833


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Total borrowings decreased by $56.0$123.6 million, or 30.8%44.7%, from December 31, 2017. Most2018.  The decrease consisted of the decrease resulted from the repayment of short-term advances from the$170.0 million in Federal Homehome Loan Bank of Indianapolis.advances, as well as $75.6 million in securities sold under agreements to repurchase.  Federal funds purchased increased by $122.0 million at March 31, 2019.  The Company utilizes wholesale funding, including brokered deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank advances, to supplement funding of assets, which is primarily loan growth.

Capital

As of March 31, 2018,2019, total stockholders'stockholders’ equity was $473.2$543.2 million, an increase of $4.7$21.6 million, or 1.0%4.1%, from $468.6$521.6 million at December 31, 2017.2018. In addition to net income of $18.3$21.7 million, other increases in equity during the first three months of 20182019 included $1.4 million in stock based compensation expense. Offsetting the increases to stockholders' equity were decreases of $7.1$8.7 million in accumulated other comprehensive income component of equity, which was primarily driven by a net decreaseincrease in the fair value of available-for-sale securities and $1.2 million in stock based compensation expense. Offsetting the increases to stockholders’ equity were decreases due to dividends paid in the amount of $5.5$6.6 million and $2.5$2.1 million in stock activity under equity compensation plans.

On February 27, 2009, the Company entered into a Letter Agreement with the Treasury, pursuant to which the Company issued Series A Preferred Stock and a warrant to purchase 396,538 shares of the Company’s common stock, no par value.  This transaction was conducted in accordance with the Treasury’s capital purchase program.  The warrant had a 10-year term and was immediately exercisable upon issuance, with an exercise price, subject to anti-dilution adjustments.  The warrant was valued using the Black-Sholes model with the following assumptions: market price of $17.45; exercise price of $21.20; risk-free rate of 3.02%; expected life of 10 years; expected dividend rate on common stock of 4.5759% and volatility of common stock price of 41.8046%.  This resulted in a value of $4.4433 per share of common stock underlying the warrant.  On December 3, 2009, the Company was notified by the Treasury that, as a result of the Company’s completion of our November 18, 2009 Qualified Equity Offering, the amount of the warrant was reduced by 50% to 198,269 shares.  And on June 9, 2010, the Company redeemed the Series A Preferred Stock and accreted the remaining unamortized discount on these shares.  The Company did not purchase the warrant, and the Warrant was sold by the Treasury to an independent third-party.  The shares issuable upon exercise and the exercise price were adjusted each time the Company paid a dividend to its stockholders in excess of the dividend paid at the time the warrant was issued.  Additionally, the number of shares issuable upon exercise and the exercise price were adjusted for a 3-for-2 stock split on July 25, 2016 paid in the form of a dividend on August 5, 2016. 

On February 4, 2019, the Company was notified that the holder of the warrant was initiating the exercise on a cashless basis.  At the time of exercise, the holder was entitled to 315,961 shares of common stock.  The cost to exercise the warrant was approximately $4.2 million, which was the equivalent of 91,894 shares of common stock with a fair value of $45.74 per share.  As a result of exercising on a cashless basis, the Company issued 224,066 shares to the warrant holder and the warrant was retired.

The impact on equity by other comprehensive income is not included in regulatory capital. The banking regulators have established guidelines for leverage capital requirements, expressed in terms of Tier 1, or core capital, as a percentage of average assets, to measure the soundness of a financial institution. In addition, banking regulators have established risk-based capital guidelines for U.S. banking organizations. The final rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's capital guidelines for U.S. banks became effective for the Company on January 1, 2015, with full compliance with all of the final rule's requirements phased in over a multi-year schedule, to be fully phased-in by January 1, 2019. The final rules include a capital conservation buffer, comprised of common equity Tier 1 capital, which was phased in beginning January 1, 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and will increase each subsequent year by an additional 0.625% until reaching its final level of 2.5% on January 1, 2019. The capital conservation buffer was 1.25%1.875% as of December 31, 20172018 and 1.875%2.5% as of March 31, 2018.2019. As of March 31, 2018,2019, the Company's capital levels remained characterized as "well-capitalized" under the new rules.

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The actual capital amounts and ratios of the Company and the Bank as of March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, are presented in the table below:

            Minimum Required to            Minimum Required to
    Minimum Required For Capital Adequacy Be Well Capitalized    Minimum Required For Capital Adequacy Be Well Capitalized
    For Capital Purposes Plus Capital Under Prompt Corrective    For Capital Purposes Plus Capital Under Prompt Corrective
ActualAdequacy Purposes Conservation Buffer Action RegulationsActual
 Adequacy Purposes Conservation Buffer Action Regulations
(dollars in thousands)Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount RatioAmount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
As of March 31, 2018:               
As of March 31, 2019:               
Total Capital (to Risk                              
Weighted Assets)                              
Consolidated $551,910 13.41%  $329,303 8.00%  $406,484 9.875%  $411,629 10.00% $615,373 14.38%  $342,322 8.00%  $449,298  N/A  N/A  N/A
Bank $531,902 12.94%  $328,736 8.00%  $405,784 9.875%  $410,921 10.00% $595,115 13.94%  $341,636 8.00%  $448,397 10.50%  $427,045 10.00%
Tier I Capital (to Risk                              
Weighted Assets)                              
Consolidated $506,194 12.30%  $246,978 6.00%  $324,158 7.875%  $329,303 8.00% $565,721 13.22%  $256,742 6.00%  $363,717  N/A  N/A  N/A
Bank $486,186 11.83%  $246,552 6.00%  $323,600 7.875%  $328,736 8.00% $545,463 12.77%  $256,227 6.00%  $362,988 8.50%  $341,636 8.00%
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1)                              
Consolidated $476,194 11.57%  $185,233 4.50%  $262,414 6.375%  $267,559 6.50% $535,721 12.52%  $192,556 4.50%  $299,532  N/A  N/A  N/A
Bank $486,186 11.83%  $184,914 4.50%  $261,962 6.375%  $267,098 6.50% $545,463 12.77%  $192,170 4.50%  $298,931 7.00%  $277,579 6.50%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)               Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)              
Consolidated $506,194 10.76%  $188,095 4.00%  $188,095 4.00%  $235,119 5.00% $565,721 11.60%  $195,082 4.00%  $195,082  N/A  N/A  N/A
Bank $486,186 10.36%  $187,732 4.00%  $187,732 4.00%  $234,665 5.00% $545,463 11.21%  $194,591 4.00%  $194,591 4.00%  $243,238 5.00%
                              
As of December 31, 2017:               
As of December 31, 2018:               
Total Capital (to Risk                              
Weighted Assets)                              
Consolidated $   541,475 13.26%  $   326,782 8.00%  $   377,842 9.250%  $   408,478 10.00% $601,379 14.20%  $338,690 8.00%  $418,070  N/A  N/A  N/A
Bank $   525,482 12.89%  $   326,140 8.00%  $   377,099 9.250%  $   407,675 10.00% $583,206 13.80%  $338,098 8.00%  $417,340 9.875%  $422,623 10.00%
Tier I Capital (to Risk                              
Weighted Assets)                              
Consolidated $   494,265 12.10%  $   245,087 6.00%  $   296,147 7.250%  $   326,782 8.00% $552,836 13.06%  $254,017 6.00%  $333,398  N/A  N/A  N/A
Bank $   478,272 11.73%  $   244,605 6.00%  $   295,564 7.250%  $   326,140 8.00% $534,664 12.65%  $253,574 6.00%  $332,815 7.875%  $338,098 8.00%
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1)                              
Consolidated $   464,265 11.37%  $   183,815 4.50%  $   234,875 5.750%  $   265,511 6.50% $522,836 12.35%  $190,513 4.50%  $269,893  N/A  N/A  N/A
Bank $   478,272 11.73%  $   183,454 4.50%  $   234,413 5.750%  $   264,988 6.50% $534,664 12.65%  $190,180 4.50%  $269,422 6.375%  $274,705 6.50%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)               Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)              
Consolidated $   494,265 10.76%  $   183,793 4.00%  $   183,793 4.00%  $   229,741 5.00% $552,836 11.44%  $193,305 4.00%  $193,305  N/A  N/A  N/A
Bank $   478,272 10.44%  $   183,187 4.00%  $   183,187 4.00%  $   228,984 5.00% $534,664 11.06%  $193,312 4.00%  $193,312 4.00%  $241,639 5.00%
               

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document (including information incorporated by reference) contains, and future oral and written statements of the Company and its management may contain, forward-looking statements, within the meaning of such term in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of the Company. Forward-looking statements, which may be based upon beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the Company'sCompany’s management and on information currently available to management, are generally identifiable by the use of words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "may," "will," "would," "could," "should"“believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should” or other similar expressions. Additionally, all statements in this document, including forward-looking statements, speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any statement in light of new information or future events.

The Company'sCompany’s ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. TheA number of factors, many of which could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects ofare beyond the Company and its subsidiaries, are detailed in the "Risk Factors" section included under Item 1A. of Part I of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition to the risk factors described in that section, there are other factors that may impact any public company, including ours, whichcontrol or predict, could have a material adverse effect on the operations and future prospects of the Company and its subsidiaries. These additional factors include, but are not limited to, the following:


·the effects of future economic, trade, business and market conditions and changes, both domestic and foreign, including the effects of federal trade policies;


·governmental monetary and fiscal policies;


·the timing and scope of any legislative and regulatory changes, including changes in banking, securities and tax laws and regulations and their application by our regulators;


·the risks of changes in interest rates on the levels, composition and costs of deposits, loan demand, and the values and liquidity of loan collateral, securities and other interest sensitive assets and liabilities;


·changes in borrowers'borrowers’ credit risks and payment behaviors;


·changes in the availability and cost of credit and capital in the financial markets;


·the effects of disruption and volatility in capital markets on the value of our investment portfolio;


·cyber-security risks and or cyber-security damage that could result from attacks on the Company'sCompany’s or third party service providers networks or data of the Company;


·changes in the prices, values and sales volumes of residential and commercial real estate;


·the effects of competition from a wide variety of local, regional, national and other providers of financial, investment and insurance services;


·changes in technology or products that may be more difficult or costly, or less effective than anticipated;


·the effects of war or other conflicts, acts of terrorism or other catastrophic events, including storms, droughts, tornados and flooding, that may affect general economic conditions, including agricultural production and demand and prices for agricultural goods and land used for agricultural purposes, generally and in our markets;


·the failure of assumptions and estimates used in our reviews of our loan portfolio, underlying the establishment of reserves for possible loan losses, our analysis of our capital position and other estimates;


·changes in the scope and cost of FDIC insurance, the state of Indiana'sIndiana’s Public Deposit Insurance Fund and other coverages;


·the effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, including any effects on the housing market, and on the demand for home equity loans and other loan products that we offer;


·changes in accounting policies, rules and practices; and


·the risks of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, including, without limitation, the related time and costs of implementing such transactions, integrating operations as part of these transactions and possible failures to achieve expected gains, revenue growth and/or expense savings from such transactions.

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These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Additional information concerning the Company and its business, including additional factors that could



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materially affect the Company'sCompany’s financial results, is included in the Company'sCompany’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company'sCompany’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest rate risk represents the Company'sCompany’s primary market risk exposure. The Company does not have a material exposure to foreign currency exchange risk, does not have any material amount of derivative financial instruments and does not maintain a trading portfolio. The Corporate Risk Committee of the Board of Directors annually reviews and approves the policy used to manage interest rate risk. The policy was last reviewed and approved in July 2017.2018. The policy sets guidelines for balance sheet structure, which are designed to protect the Company from the impact that interest rate changes could have on net income but doesdo not necessarily indicate the effect on future net interest income. The Company, through its Asset and Liability Committee, manages interest rate risk by monitoring the computer simulated earnings impact of various rate scenarios and general market conditions. The Company then modifies its long-term risk parameters by attempting to generate the types of loans, investments, and deposits that currently fit the Company'sCompany’s needs, as determined by its Asset and Liability Committee. This computer simulation analysis measures the net interest income impact of various interest rate scenario changes during the next twelve months. The Company continually evaluates the assumptions used in the model. The current balance sheet structure is considered to be within acceptable risk levels.

Interest rate scenarios for the base, falling 100 basis points, falling 25 basis points, rising 25 basis points, rising 50 basis points, rising 100 basis points, rising 200 basis points and rising 300 basis points are listed below based upon the Company'sCompany’s rate sensitive assets and liabilities at March 31, 2018.2019. The net interest income shown represents cumulative net interest income over a twelve-month time horizon. Balance sheet assumptions used for the base scenario are the same for the rising and falling simulations.

The base scenario is highly dependent on numerous assumptions embedded in the model. While the base sensitivity analysis incorporates management'smanagement’s best estimate of interest rate and balance sheet dynamics under various market rate movements, the actual behavior and resulting earnings impact will likely differ from that projected. For certain assets, the base simulation model captures the expected prepayment behavior under changing interest rate environments. Assumptions and methodologies regarding the interest rate or balance behavior of indeterminate maturity core deposit products, such as savings, money market, NOW and demand deposits reflect management'smanagement’s best estimate of expected future behavior.


  Falling Rising Rising Rising Rising Rising   Falling Falling Rising Rising Rising Rising Rising 
(dollars in thousands)Base (100 Basis Points) (25 Basis Points) (50 Basis Points) (100 Basis Points) (200 Basis Points) (300 Basis Points) Base (100 Basis Points) (25 Basis Points) (25 Basis Points) (50 Basis Points) (100 Basis Points) (200 Basis Points) (300 Basis Points) 
Net interest income$152,951 $138,410 $155,853 $158,740 $164,501 $175,879 $187,233 $160,904 $148,107 $157,999 $163,637 $166,354 $171,654 $181,806 $191,558 
Variance from Base  ($14,541) $2,902 $5,789 $11,550 $22,928 $34,282   ($12,797) ($2,905) $2,733 $5,450 $10,750 $20,902 $30,654 
Percent of change from BasePercent of change from Base -9.51%1.90%3.78%7.55%14.99%22.41%Percent of change from Base -7.95%-1.81%1.70%3.39%6.68%12.99%19.05%

ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As required by Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, management has evaluated, with the participation of the Company'sCompany’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the Company'sCompany’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the Company'sCompany’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company'sCompany’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) were effective as of March 31, 2018.2019. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. These disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company'sCompany’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2018,2019, there were no changes to the Company'sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect its internal control over financial reporting.



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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal proceedings

There are no material pending legal proceedings to which the Company or its subsidiaries is a party other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to their respective businesses.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. of Part I of the Company'sCompany’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.2018. Please refer to that section of the Company'sCompany’s Form 10-K for disclosures regarding the risks and uncertainties related to the Company'sCompany’s business.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

As discussed above under the heading “Financial Condition – Capital,” on February 8, 2019, the Company issued 224,066 shares of common stock to the holder of a warrant the Company originally issued to the Treasury in February 2009.  The aggregate exercise price was approximately $4.2 million, which was paid pursuant to a cashless exercise of the warrant.  The issuance of the shares was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 3(a)(9) under the Securities Act of 1933.

The following table provides information as of March 31, 20182019 with respect to shares of common stock repurchased by the Company during the quarter then ended:


ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
              
      Maximum Number (or      Maximum Number (or
    Total Number of Appropriate Dollar    Total Number of Appropriate Dollar
    Shares Purchased as Value) of Shares that    Shares Purchased as Value) of Shares that
    Part of Publicly May Yet Be Purchased    Part of Publicly May Yet Be Purchased
Total Number of Average Price Announced Plans or Under the Plans orTotal Number of Average Price Announced Plans or Under the Plans or
PeriodShares Purchased Paid per Share Programs ProgramsShares Purchased Paid per Share Programs Programs
              
January 1-31                      3,049  $            48.53                                   0  $                                    0                      3,601  $            41.89                                   0  $                                    0
February 1-28                         758                48.31                                   0                                        0                         977                45.42                                   0                                        0
March 1-31                             0                       0                                   0                                        0                             0                       0                                   0                                        0
              
Total                      3,807  $            48.49                                   0  $                                    0                      4,578  $            42.65                                   0  $                                    0
              


(a)The shares purchased during the periods were credited to the deferred share accounts of 
 
non-employee directors under the Company's directors'Company’s directors’ deferred compensation plan. These
shares were purchased in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practice.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

  None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 N/A


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Item 5. Other Information

  None


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Item 6. ExhibitsExhibits

  
  
  
  
101Interactive Data File
  
 
Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017;2018; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 20182019 and March 31, 2017;2018; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 20182019 and March 31, 2017;2018; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders'Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 20182019 and March 31, 2017;2018; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 20182019 and March 31, 2017;2018; and (vi) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
  

































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SIGNATURESSIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements 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.



LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)



Date: May 7, 20183, 2019/s/ David M. Findlay
 David M. Findlay – President and
 Chief Executive Officer


Date: May 7, 20183, 2019/s/ Lisa M. O'NeillO’Neill
 Lisa M. O'NeillO’Neill – Executive Vice President and
 Chief Financial Officer
 (principal financial officer)


Date: May 7, 20183, 2019/s/ Sarah J. EarlsBrok A. Lahrman
 Sarah J. EarlsBrok A. Lahrman – Senior Vice President and ControllerChief Accounting Officer
 (principal accounting officer)





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