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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,June 30, 2018 or

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 For the transition period from __________ to __________
Commission File Number 000-29480 

 
HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
 
 
 
Washington 91-1857900
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
  
201 Fifth Avenue SW, Olympia, WA 98501
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(360) 943-1500
(Registrant’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  ý    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  ý    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 accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer  ý
 
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  ý
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the last practicable date:
As of April 26,July 31, 2018 there were 34,018,28036,868,578 shares of the registrant's common stock, no par value per share, outstanding.



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HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
March 31,June 30, 2018
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PART I.
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Part II.
ITEM 1.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS:
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ("Form 10-Q") may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements often include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “targets,” “potentially,” “probably,” “projects,” “outlook” or similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “would” and “could.” These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated, including: our ability to successfully integrate any assets, liabilities, customers, systems, and management personnel from our recent mergermergers with Puget Sound Bancorp, Inc., or our pending merger withand Premier Commercial Bancorp, ("Premier Merger"), into our operations and our ability to realize related revenue synergies and cost savings within expected time frames or at all, and any goodwill charges related thereto and costs or difficulties relating to integration matters, including but not limited to customer and employee retention, which might be greater than expected; the proposed Premier Merger may not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder or other approvals and conditions to closing are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all or adverse regulatory conditions may be imposed in connection with governmental approvals of the merger; the credit risks of lending activities, including changes in the level and trend of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in our allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses that may be effected by deterioration in the housing and commercial real estate markets, which may lead to increased losses and nonperforming assets in our loan portfolio, and may result in our allowance for loan losses no longer being adequate to cover actual losses, and require us to increase our allowance for loan losses; changes in general economic conditions, either nationally or in our market areas; changes in the levels of general interest rates, and the relative differences between short and long term interest rates, deposit interest rates, our net interest margin and funding sources; risks related to acquiring assets in or entering markets in which we have not previously operated and may not be familiar; fluctuations in the demand for loans, the number of unsold homes and other properties and fluctuations in real estate values in our market areas; results of examinations of us by the bank regulators, including the possibility that any such regulatory authority may, among other things, initiate an enforcement action against the Company or our bank subsidiary which could require us to increase our allowance for loan losses, write-down assets, change our regulatory capital position, affect our ability to borrow funds or maintain or increase deposits, or impose additional requirements on us, any of which could affect our ability to continue our growth through mergers, acquisitions or similar transactions and adversely affect our liquidity and earnings; legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business including but not limited to, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 and implementing regulations, changes in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules as a result of Basel III; our ability to control operating costs and expenses; increases in premiums for deposit insurance; the use of estimates in determining fair value of certain of our assets, which estimates may prove to be incorrect and result in significant declines in valuation; difficulties in reducing risk associated with the loans on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition; staffing fluctuations in response to product demand or the implementation of corporate strategies that affect our workforce and potential associated charges; disruptions, security breaches, or other adverse events, failures or interruptions in, or attacks on, our information technology systems or on the third-party vendors who perform several of our critical processing functions; our ability to retain key members of our senior management team; costs and effects of litigation, including settlements and judgments; our ability to implement our growth strategies; increased competitive pressures among financial service companies; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; the availability of resources to address changes in laws, rules, or regulations or to respond to regulatory actions; adverse changes in the securities markets; inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the financial institution regulatory agencies or the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"), including additional guidance and interpretation on accounting issues and details of the implementation of new accounting methods; and other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, and technological factors affecting our operations, pricing, products and services and other risks detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Moreover, you should treat these statements as speaking only as of the date they are made and based only on information then actually known to the Company. The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. These risks could cause our actual results for future periods to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements by, or on behalf of, us, and could negatively affect the Company’s operating results and stock price performance.
As used throughout this report, the terms “we”, “our”, “us”, or the “Company” refer to Heritage Financial Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.

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PART I.     FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except shares)
 March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
ASSETS        
Cash on hand and in banks $86,608

$78,293
 $94,210

$78,293
Interest earning deposits 43,701

24,722
 35,733

24,722
Cash and cash equivalents 130,309

103,015
 129,943

103,015
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value 821,567

810,530
 873,670

810,530
Loans held for sale 2,669
 2,288
 3,598
 2,288
Loans receivable, net 3,281,915
 2,849,071
 3,328,288
 2,849,071
Allowance for loan losses (33,261) (32,086) (33,972) (32,086)
Total loans receivable, net 3,248,654
 2,816,985
 3,294,316
 2,816,985
Other real estate owned 


 434


Premises and equipment, net 62,147

60,325
 75,364

60,325
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 6,824

8,347
 8,616

8,347
Bank owned life insurance 81,700
 75,091
 82,031
 75,091
Accrued interest receivable 13,602

12,244
 13,482

12,244
Prepaid expenses and other assets 104,666

99,328
 104,718

99,328
Other intangible assets, net 16,563

6,088
 15,767

6,088
Goodwill 187,549

119,029
 187,549

119,029
Total assets $4,676,250

$4,113,270
 $4,789,488

$4,113,270
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Deposits $3,904,741
 $3,393,060
 $3,968,935
 $3,393,060
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 30,700
 92,500
 75,500
 92,500
Junior subordinated debentures 20,083
 20,009
 20,156
 20,009
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase 26,100
 31,821
 22,168
 31,821
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 59,918
 67,575
 63,206
 67,575
Total liabilities 4,041,542
 3,604,965
 4,149,965
 3,604,965
Stockholders’ equity:        
Preferred stock, no par value, 2,500,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 
 
Common stock, no par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 34,018,280 and 29,927,746 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively 490,566
 360,590
Preferred stock, no par value, 2,500,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 
 
Common stock, no par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 34,021,094 and 29,927,746 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively 491,026
 360,590
Retained earnings 153,101
 149,013
 159,803
 149,013
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net (8,959) (1,298) (11,306) (1,298)
Total stockholders’ equity 634,708
 508,305
 639,523
 508,305
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $4,676,250
 $4,113,270
 $4,789,488
 $4,113,270
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
INTEREST INCOME            
Interest and fees on loans $38,159
 $30,485
 $41,141
 $31,500
 $79,300
 $61,985
Taxable interest on investment securities 3,529
 3,049
 4,068
 3,141
 7,597
 6,190
Nontaxable interest on investment securities 1,341
 1,268
 1,220
 1,304
 2,561
 2,572
Interest and dividends on other interest earning assets 299
 61
Interest on other interest earning assets 242
 96
 460
 143
Total interest income 43,328
 34,863
 46,671
 36,041
 89,918
 70,890
INTEREST EXPENSE            
Deposits 1,960
 1,266
 2,195
 1,407
 4,155
 2,673
Junior subordinated debentures 283
 238
 315
 249
 598
 487
Other borrowings 167
 213
 418
 251
 585
 464
Total interest expense 2,410
 1,717
 2,928
 1,907
 5,338
 3,624
Net interest income 40,918
 33,146
 43,743
 34,134
 84,580
 67,266
Provision for loan losses 1,152
 867
 1,750
 1,131
 2,902
 1,998
Net interest income after provision for loan losses 39,766
 32,279
 41,993
 33,003
 81,678
 65,268
NONINTEREST INCOME            
Service charges and other fees 4,543
 4,213
 4,695
 4,426
 9,238
 8,639
Gain on sale of investment securities, net 35
 
 18
 117
 53
 117
Gain on sale of loans, net 874
 1,195
 706
 4,138
 1,580
 5,333
Interest rate swap fees 51
 133
 309
 282
 360
 415
Other income 1,964
 1,808
 1,845
 1,746
 3,890
 3,568
Total noninterest income 7,467
 7,349
 7,573
 10,709
 15,121
 18,072
NONINTEREST EXPENSE            
Compensation and employee benefits 21,367
 16,024
 19,321
 16,272
 40,688
 32,296
Occupancy and equipment 4,627
 3,810
 4,810
 3,818
 9,437
 7,628
Data processing 2,605
 1,915
 2,507
 2,002
 5,112
 3,917
Marketing 808
 807
 823
 805
 1,631
 1,612
Professional services 2,837
 1,009
 3,529
 1,053
 6,366
 2,062
State and local taxes 688
 549
 716
 639
 1,404
 1,188
Federal deposit insurance premium 355
 300
 375
 357
 730
 657
Other real estate owned, net 
 31
 
 21
 
 52
Amortization of intangible assets 795
 324
 796
 323
 1,591
 647
Other expense 2,665
 2,454
 2,829
 2,519
 5,494
 4,973
Total noninterest expense 36,747
 27,223
 35,706
 27,809
 72,453
 55,032
Income before income taxes 10,486
 12,405
 13,860
 15,903
 24,346
 28,308
Income tax expense 1,399
 3,089
 2,003
 4,075
 3,402
 7,164
Net income $9,087
 $9,316
 $11,857
 $11,828
 $20,944
 $21,144
Basic earnings per common share $0.27
 $0.31
 $0.35
 $0.40
 $0.62
 $0.71
Diluted earnings per common share $0.27
 $0.31
 $0.35
 $0.40
 $0.62
 $0.71
Dividends declared per common share $0.15
 $0.12
 $0.15
 $0.13
 $0.30
 $0.25
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
(In thousands)

  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2018 2017
Net income $9,087
 $9,316
Change in fair value of investment securities available for sale, net of tax of $(2,008) and $794, respectively (7,516) 1,473
Reclassification adjustment for net gain from sale of investment securities available for sale included in income, net of tax of $(8) and $0, respectively (27) 
Other comprehensive income (loss) (7,543) 1,473
Comprehensive income $1,544
 $10,789
  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2018 2017 2018 2017
Net income $11,857
 $11,828
 $20,944
 $21,144
Change in fair value of investment securities available for sale, net of tax of $(630), $1,491, $(2,638) and $2,285, respectively (2,358) 2,766
 (9,874) 4,239
Reclassification adjustment for net gain from sale of investment securities available for sale included in income, net of tax of $(4), $(41), $(12) and $(41), respectively (14) (76) (41) (76)
Other comprehensive (loss) income (2,372) 2,690
 (9,915) 4,163
Comprehensive income $9,485
 $14,518
 $11,029
 $25,307
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Number of
common
shares
 
Common
stock
 
Retained
earnings
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive income (loss), net
 
Total
stock-
holders’
equity
Number of
common
shares
 
Common
stock
 
Retained
earnings
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive income (loss), net
 
Total
stock-
holders’
equity
Balance at December 31, 201629,955
 $359,060
 $125,309
 $(2,606) $481,763
29,955
 $359,060
 $125,309
 $(2,606) $481,763
Restricted stock awards forfeited(5) 
 
 
 
(7) 
 
 
 
Exercise of stock options8
 109
 
 
 109
8
 109
 
 
 109
Stock-based compensation expense
 510
 
 
 510

 1,040
 
 
 1,040
Common stock repurchased(16) (381) 
 
 (381)(28) (674) 
 
 (674)
Net income
 
 9,316
 
 9,316

 
 21,144
 
 21,144
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 1,473
 1,473

 
 
 4,163
 4,163
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.12 per share)
 
 (3,594) 
 (3,594)
Balance at March 31, 201729,942
 $359,298
 $131,031
 $(1,133) $489,196
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.25 per share)
 
 (7,497) 
 (7,497)
Balance at June 30, 201729,928
 $359,535
 $138,956
 $1,557
 $500,048
                  
Balance at December 31, 201729,928
 $360,590
 $149,013
 $(1,298) $508,305
29,928
 $360,590
 $149,013
 $(1,298) $508,305
Restricted stock units vested22
 
 
 
 
Restricted stock units vested, net of forfeitures of restricted stock awards30
 
 
 
 
Exercise of stock options1
 21
 
 
 21
3
 47
 
 
 47
Stock-based compensation expense
 623
 
 
 623

 1,307
 
 
 1,307
Common stock repurchased(45) (1,438) 
 
 (1,438)(52) (1,688) 
 
 (1,688)
Net income
 
 9,087
 
 9,087

 
 20,944
 
 20,944
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 
 
 (7,543) (7,543)
 
 
 (9,915) (9,915)
Common stock issued in business combination4,112
 130,770
 
 
 130,770
4,112
 130,770
 
 
 130,770
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.15 per share)
 
 (5,117) 
 (5,117)
Cash dividends declared on common stock ($0.30 per share)
 
 (10,247) 
 (10,247)
ASU 2016-01 implementation
 
 118
 (118) 

 
 93
 (93) 
Balance at March 31, 201834,018
 $490,566
 $153,101
 $(8,959) $634,708
Balance at June 30, 201834,021
 $491,026
 $159,803
 $(11,306) $639,523
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HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income $9,087
 $9,316
 $20,944
 $21,144
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization 2,631
 2,808
 5,140
 5,459
Changes in net deferred loan costs, net of amortization 9
 (338) (254) (509)
Provision for loan losses 1,152
 867
 2,902
 1,998
Net change in accrued interest receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets, accrued expenses and other liabilities (4,191) 802
 419
 3,482
Stock-based compensation expense 623
 510
 1,307
 1,040
Amortization of intangible assets 795
 324
 1,591
 647
Origination of loans held for sale (20,380) (27,209) (40,048) (54,449)
Proceeds from sale of loans 20,651
 35,956
 39,962
 71,436
Earnings on bank owned life insurance (335) (375) (666) (747)
Gain on sale of loans, net (874) (1,195) (1,580) (5,333)
Gain on sale of investment securities, net (35) 
 (53) (117)
Gain on sale of assets held for sale 
 (53)
Impairment of assets held for sale 75
 
Loss on sale or write-off of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements 6
 3
 
 12
Net cash provided by operating activities 9,139
 21,469
 29,739
 44,010
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Loans originated, net of principal payments (46,959) (33,249) (96,127) (135,709)
Maturities, calls and payments of investment securities available for sale 24,443
 20,094
 41,436
 52,461
Purchase of investment securities available for sale (69,352) (7,932) (147,360) (57,972)
Purchase of premises and equipment (2,146) (847) (16,659) (1,382)
Proceeds from sales of other loans 2,813
 4,465
 4,532
 21,319
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale 103,032
 
 107,579
 15,032
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale 
 265
Proceeds from redemption of Federal Home Loan Bank stock 10,130
 7,682
 22,138
 16,456
Purchases of Federal Home Loan Bank stock (7,984) (7,435) (21,784) (17,975)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment 21
 
Capital contribution to low-income housing tax credit partnership (7,696) (7) (8,169) (7)
Net cash received from acquisitions 80,133
 
 80,133
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 86,414
 (17,229)
Net cash used in investing activities (34,260) (107,512)
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Net increase in deposits 5,796
 13,767
 69,990
 61,602
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 191,450
 184,600
 536,450
 442,700
Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances (253,250) (197,450) (553,450) (411,400)
Common stock cash dividends paid (5,117) (3,594) (10,247) (7,497)
Net decrease in securities sold under agreement to repurchase (5,721) (664) (9,653) (849)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 21
 109
 47
 109
Repurchase of common stock (1,438) (381) (1,688) (674)
Net cash used in financing activities (68,259) (3,613)
Net cash provided by financing activities 31,449
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 Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 27,294
 627
 26,928
 20,489
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 103,015
 103,745
 103,015
 103,745
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $130,309
 $104,372
 $129,943
 $124,234
        
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:        
Cash paid for interest $2,398
 $1,775
 $5,302
 $3,688
Cash paid for income taxes 
 
 2,724
 1,007
        
Supplemental non-cash disclosures of cash flow information:        
Transfers of loans receivable to other real estate owned $
 $32
 $434
 $32
Transfers of loans receivable to loans held for sale 
 5,779
 
 5,779
Transfers of premises and equipment, net to prepaid expenses and other assets for properties held for sale 
 2,687
Transfers of properties held for sale recorded in premises and equipment, net to prepaid expenses and other assets 221
 2,687
Purchases of investment securities available for sale not settled 
 2,268
Business Combination:        
Common stock issued for business combinations 130,770
 
 130,770
 
Assets acquired (liabilities assumed) in acquisitions:        
Investment securities available for sale 80,353
 
 80,353
 
Loans receivable 388,462
 
 388,462
 
Premises and equipment 732
 
 732
 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 623
 
 623
 
Accrued interest receivable 1,448
 
 1,448
 
Bank owned life insurance 6,264
 
 6,264
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,354
 
 1,354
 
Other intangible assets 11,270
 
 11,270
 
Deposits (505,885) 
 (505,885) 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (2,504) 
 (2,504) 
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HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(1)Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, Significant Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
(a) Description of Business
Heritage Financial Corporation ("Heritage" or the “Company”) is a bank holding company that was incorporated in the State of Washington in August 1997. The Company is primarily engaged in the business of planning, directing and coordinating the business activities of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Heritage Bank (the “Bank”). The Bank is a Washington-chartered commercial bank and its deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). The Bank is headquartered in Olympia, Washington and conducts business from its 6059 branch offices as of June 30, 2018 located throughout Washington State and the greater Portland, Oregon area. The Bank’s business consists primarily of commercial lending and deposit relationships with small businesses and their owners in its market areas and attracting deposits from the general public. The Bank also makes real estate construction and land development loans, consumer loans and originates first mortgage loans on residential properties primarily located in its market areas.
On January 16, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Puget Sound Bancorp, Inc. (“Puget Sound”), the holding company for Puget Sound Bank, both of Bellevue, Washington (“Puget Sound Merger”). See Note (2), Business Combination for additional information on the merger.
On March 8, 2018, the Company entered into a definitive agreement (the "Agreement") withto acquire Premier Commercial Bancorp, of Hillsboro, Oregon ("Premier Commercial"), pursuant to which Premier Commercial will be merged with and into Heritage, and immediately thereafter Premier Commercial'sits wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Premier Community Bank, will be merged with and into Heritage Bankboth of Hillsboro, Oregon (the "Premier Merger"). The Premier Commercial Bank has six branch locations. Under the terms of the Agreement, Premier Commercial shareholders will receive 0.4863 shares of Heritage common stockMerger was completed on July 2, 2018. See Note (17) Subsequent Event for each share of Premier Commercial common stock. Basedadditional information on the closing price of Heritage common stock of $31.10 on March 8, 2018, the consideration value per share of Premier Commercial was $15.12, or approximately $88.6 million in aggregate, including the value of the outstanding shares of Premier Commercial restricted stock. The value of the merger consideration will fluctuate until closing based on the value of Heritage's stock price. At December 31, 2017, Premier Commercial had total assets of $400.5 million, total loans of $339.3 million and total deposits of $330.6 million.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals and approval of the Agreement by the shareholders of Premier Commercial, and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2018. In the event the Agreement is terminated under certain specified circumstances in connection with a competing transaction, Premier Commercial will be required to pay Heritage a termination fee of $3.45 million in cash. All of the directors and executive officers of Premier Commercial have agreed to vote their shares of Premier Commercial common stock in favor of approval of the Agreement.merger.

(b) Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. It is recommended that these unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes be read with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 (“2017 Annual Form 10-K”). In management's opinion, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2018. In preparing the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures. Management believes that the judgments, estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the financial statements are appropriate based on the facts and circumstances at the time. Actual results, however, could differ significantly from those estimates.

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(c) Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting policies used in preparation of the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are disclosed in the 2017 Annual Form 10-K. There have not been any material changes in the Company's significant accounting policies from those contained in the 2017 Annual Form 10-K, except for the accounting policy relating to revenue from contracts with customers adopted January 1, 2018, as discussed below.
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, (“ASC 606”), as amended, was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2018. ASC 606 applies to all contracts with customers to provide goods or services in the ordinary course of business, except for contracts that are specifically excluded from its scope.  The Company's revenues are primarily composed of interest income on financial instruments, such as loans and investment securities, which are excluded from the scope of ASC 606.  Descriptions of our revenue-generating activities that are within the scope ASC 606, which are presented in Service Charges and Other Fees and Other Income on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income, are as follows:

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Service Charges on Deposit Accounts: The Company earns fees from its deposit customers from a variety of deposit products and services.  Non-transaction based fees such as account maintenance fees and monthly statement fees are considered to be provided to the customer under a day-to-day contract with ongoing renewals. Revenues for these non-transaction fees are earned over the course of a month, representing the period over which the Company satisfies the performance obligation.  Transaction-based fees such as non-sufficient fund charges, stop payment charges and wire fees are recognized at the time the transaction is executed as the contract duration does not extend beyond the service performed. 
Wealth Management and Trust Services.Services: The Company earns fees from contracts with customers for fiduciary and brokerage activities. Revenues are generally recognized on a monthly basis and are generally based on a percentage of the customer’s assets under management or based on investment or insurance solutions that are implemented for the customer.
Merchant Processing Services and Debit and Credit Card Fees: The Company earns fees from cardholder transactions conducted through third party payment network providers which consist of (i) interchange fees earned from the payment network as a debit card issuer, (ii) referral fee income, and (iii) ongoing merchant fees earned for referring customers to the payment processing provider.  These fees are recognized when the transaction occurs, but may settle on a daily or monthly basis. 
    
(d) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
FASB ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, (as amended by FASB ASU 2015-14; FASB ASU 2016-08; FASB ASU 2016-10 and FASB ASU 2016-12), was issued in May 2014. Under this Accounting Standard Update ("ASU" or "Update"), the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") created a new Topic 606 which is in response to a joint initiative of FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and international financial reporting standards that would:
Remove inconsistencies and weaknesses in revenue requirements.
Provide a more robust framework for addressing revenue issues.
Improve comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions and capital markets.
Provide more useful information to users of financial statements through improved disclosure requirements.
Simplify the preparation of financial statements by reducing the number of requirements to which an entity must refer.
The original effective date for this Update was deferred in FASB ASU 2015-14, and the Update was adopted on January 1, 2018 as described below.
FASB ASU 2015-14Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), was issued in August 2015 and defers the effective date of the above-mentioned FASB ASU 2014-09 for certain entities. Public business entities, certain not-for-profit entities and certain employee benefit plans should apply the guidance in Update 2014-09 to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Earlier application is permitted, but only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company adopted the revenue recognition guidance, as amended, on

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January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach. A significant amount of the Company’s revenues are derived from interest income on financial assets, which are excluded from the scope of the amended guidance. With respect to noninterest income and related disclosures, the Company has identified and evaluated the revenue streams and underlying revenue contracts within the scope of the guidance. The Company did not identify any significant changes in the timing of revenue recognition when considering the amended accounting guidance. The adoption of the Update did not have a material impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, but the adoption did change certain disclosure requirements includedas described in Significant Accounting Policies above.
FASB ASU 2016-01Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Subtopic 825-10), was issued in January 2016, to enhance the reporting model for financial instruments to provide users of financial statements with more decision-useful information. This Update contains several provisions, including but not limited to (1) requiring equity investments, with certain exceptions, to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income; (2) simplifying the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment; (3) eliminating the requirement to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value; and (4) requiring separate presentation of financial assets and liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements. The Update also changes certain financial statement disclosure requirements, including requiring disclosures of the fair value of financial instruments be made on the basis of exit price. The Update was effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this Update effective January 1, 2018 using the cumulative catch-up transition method. This change resulted in a cumulative adjustment of $93,000 from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net to retained earnings for the unrealized gain related to the Company's equity security. The Company's processes and procedures utilized to estimate the fair value of loans receivable and certificate of deposit accounts for disclosure

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requirements were additionally changed due to adoption of this Update. Previously, the Company valued these items using an entry price notion. This ASU emphasized that these instruments be measured using the exit price notion; accordingly, the Company refined its calculation as part of adopting this standard.Update. Prior period information has not been updated to conform with the new guidance. See the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Note (14) Fair Value Measurements.
FASB ASU 2016-02Leases (Topic 842) was originally issued in February 2016, to increase transparency and comparability of leases among organizations and to disclose key information about leasing arrangements. The Update sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both lessees and lessors. The Update requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either a finance or operating lease. This classification will determine whether the lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. A lessee is also required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. All cash payments will be classified within operating activities in the statement of cash flows. In transition, lessees and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The Update is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company anticipates adopting the Update on January 1, 2019. Upon adoption of the guidance, the Company expects to report increased assets and increased liabilities on its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as a result of recognizing right-of-use assets and lease liabilities related to certain banking offices and certain equipment under noncancelable operating lease agreements, which currently are not reflected in its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.  During 2017, management developed its methodology to estimate the right-of use assets and lease liabilities. The Company anticipates electing an exclusion accounting policy for lease assets and lease liabilities for leases with a term of twelve months or less. The Company was committed to $13.9$13.7 million of minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating lease agreements at March 31,June 30, 2018. The Company does not expect the adoption of this amendmentUpdate will have a significant impact to its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
FASB ASU 2016-08Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations, was issued in March 2016 and it clarifies the implementation guidance of the above-mentioned FASB ASU 2014-09 as it relates to principal versus agent considerations. The Update addresses identifying the unit of account and nature of the goods or services as well as applying the control principle and interactions with the control principle. The amendments to the Update do not change the core principle of the guidance. The effective date, transition requirements and impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for this Update are the same as those described in FASB ASU 2015-14 above.
FASB ASU 2016-10Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, was issued in April 2016 which clarifies the implementation guidance of the above-mentioned FASB ASU 2014-09 as it relates to identifying performance obligations and licensing. The effective date, transition

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requirements and impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for this Update are the same as those described in FASB ASU 2015-14 above.
FASB ASU 2016-12Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, was issued in May 2016. The amendments in this Update do not change the core principle of the guidance in Topic 606. Rather, the amendments in this Update affect only the narrow aspects of Topic 606. The effective date, transition requirements and impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for this Update are the same as those described in FASB ASU 2015-14 above.
FASB ASU 2016-13Financial Instruments: Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, was issued in June 2016. Commonly referred to as the current expected credit loss model ("CECL"), this Update requires financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events including historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectibility of the reported amount. The amendment affects loans, debt securities, trade receivables, net investments in leases, off-balance-sheet credit exposures, reinsurance receivables and any other financial asset not excluded from the scope that have the contractual right to receive cash. The Update replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology, which generally only considered past events and current conditions, with a methodology that reflects the expected credit losses and required consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to estimate all expected credit losses. The Update additionally addresses purchased assets and introduces the purchased financial asset with a more-than-insignificant amount of credit deterioration since origination ("PCD"). The accounting for these PCD assets is similar to the existing accounting guidance of FASB ASC 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality, for PCI assets, except the subsequent improvements in estimated cash flows will be immediately recognized into income, similar to the immediate recognition of subsequent deteriorations in cash flows. Current guidance only allows for the prospective recognition of these cash flow improvements. Because the terminology has been changed to a "more-than-insignificant" amount of credit deterioration, the presumption is that more assets might qualify for this accounting under the Update than those under current guidance. For public business entities, the Update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years with early adoption permitted for fiscal years after December 15, 2018. An entity will apply the Update through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is adopted. A prospective transition approach is required for debt securities. An entity that has previously applied the guidance of FASB ASC 310-30 will prospectively apply the guidance in this Update for PCD assets. A prospective transition approach should be used for PCD assets where upon adoption, the amortized cost basis should be adjusted to reflect the addition of the allowance for credit losses. The Company is anticipating adopting the Update on January 1, 2020. Upon adoption, the Company expects a change in the processes, internal controls and procedures to calculate the allowance for loan losses, including changes in assumptions and estimates to consider expected credit losses over the life of the loan versus the current accounting practice that utilizes the incurred loss model. The new guidance may result in an increase in the allowance for loan losses which will also reflect the new requirement to include the nonaccretable principal differences on PCI loans; however, the Company is still in the process of determining the magnitude of the increase and its impact on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. In addition, the current

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accounting policy and procedures for other-than-temporary impairment on investment securities available for sale will be replaced with an allowance approach. During 2017, the Company's management created a CECL steering committee which has begun developing and implementing processes and procedures to ensure it is fully compliant with the amendments at the adoption date. To date, the CECL steering committee has selected a vendor to assist the Company in the adoption and has beguncompleted the implementation discovery sessions. The CECL steering committee is in the process of selecting appropriate methodologies and refining key data points in an effort to complete a mock CECL model by fourth quarter 2018.
FASB ASU 2016-15Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments, was issued in August 2016. The Update addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. For public business entities, the guidance was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and must be applied using a retrospective transitional method to each period presented. The Company adopted this Update on January 1, 2018. The adoption did not have a significant impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as cash proceeds received from the settlement of bank-owned life insurance policies and cash paymentpayments for premiums on bank-owned life insurance policies were previously classified as cash inflows and outflows, respectively, from investing activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
FASB ASU 2017-04Goodwill (Topic 350), was issued in January 2017 and eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Under the amendments, an entity should perform its goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by

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which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The loss recognized, however, should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, an entity should consider income tax effects from any tax deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable.  The Update is effective for annual periods or any interim goodwill impairment tests beginning after December 15, 2019 using a prospective transition method and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the Update will have a material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
FASB ASU 2017-08, Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities was issued in March 2017 and changes the accounting for certain purchased callable debt securities held at a premium to shorten the amortization period for the premium to the earliest call date rather than to the maturity date. Accounting for purchased callable debt securities held at a discount does not change. The discount would continue to amortize to the maturity date. The Update is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this Update in January 2018. The adoption did not have a material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as the Company had been accounting for premiums as prescribed under this guidance.
FASB ASU 2017-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting was issued in May 2017 to provide clarity as to when to apply modification accounting when there is a change in the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award. According to this Update, an entity should account for the effects of a modification unless the fair value, vesting conditions and balance sheet classification of the award is the same after the modification as compared to the original award prior to the modification. The Update was effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company adopted the Update on January 1, 2018. The adoption did not have a material impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements because we did not modify anyno share-based payment award was modified during the first quartersix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018. WeThe Company will apply this Update prospectively for any subsequent modifications of share-based payment awards.
FASB ASU 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income was issued to address the income tax accounting treatment of the stranded tax effects within other comprehensive income due to the prohibition of backward tracing due to an income tax rate change that was initially recorded in other comprehensive income. This issue came about from the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on December 22, 2017 ("Tax Cuts and Jobs Act") that changed the Company’s income tax rate from 35% to 21%. The Update changed current accounting whereby an entity may elect to reclassify the stranded tax effect from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings. The Update is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2018 although early adoption is permitted. The Company early adopted ASU 2018-02 effective December 31, 2017 and elected a portfolio policy to reclassify the stranded tax effects of the change in the federal corporate tax rate of the net unrealized gains on our available-for-sale investment securities from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net to retained earnings.
FASB ASU 2018-05, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 was issued to provide guidance on the income tax accounting implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and allows for entities to report provisional amounts for specific income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and

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Jobs Act for which the accounting under ASC Topic 740 was not yet complete but a reasonable estimate could be determined. A measurement period of one-year is allowed to complete the accounting effects under ASC Topic 740 and revise any previous estimates reported. Any provisional amounts or subsequent adjustments included in an entity’s financial statements during the measurement period should be included in income from continuing operations as an adjustment to tax expense in the reporting period the amounts are determined. The Company adopted this Update with the provisional adjustments as reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements on Form 10-K as of December 31, 2017. As of March 31,June 30, 2018, the Company did not incur any adjustments to the provisional recognition.

(2)Business Combination
On July 26, 2017, the Company, along with the Bank, and Puget Sound Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary bank, Puget Sound Bank, jointly announced the signing of a definitive agreement. The Puget Sound Merger was effective on January 16, 2018. As of the acquisition date, Puget Sound merged into Heritage and Puget Sound Bank merged into Heritage Bank. The primary reason for the mergertransaction was to create depth in the Company's geographic footprint consistent with its ongoing growth strategy, focused heavily on metro markets, and to achieve operational scale and realize efficiencies of a larger combined organization.
Pursuant to the terms toof the Puget Sound Merger,definitive agreement, all outstanding Puget Sound restricted stock awards became immediately vested prior to the merger.Puget Sound Merger and Puget Sound shareholders received 1.1688 shares of Heritage common stock per share of Puget Sound stock. Heritage issued an aggregate of 4,112,258 shares of its common stock atbased on the January 12, 2018 closing date price of Heritage Common stock of $31.80 for total fair value of common shares issued of $130.8 million and paid cash of $3,000 for fractional

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shares in the transaction for total consideration paid of $130.8 million. Fair valueTotal consideration includes $851,000 representing 26,741 shares which were forfeited by the Puget Sound stockholdersshareholders to pay applicable taxes, totaling fair value of $851,000.taxes.
The Puget Sound Merger resulted in $68.5 million of goodwill. This goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.
The Puget Sound Merger constitutes a business acquisition as defined by FASB ASC 805, Business Combinations. FASB ASC 805 establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer of a business recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Heritage was considered the acquirer in this transaction. Accordingly, the preliminary estimates of fair values of the Puget Sound assets, including the identifiable intangible assets, and the assumed liabilities in the Puget Sound Merger were measured and recorded as of January 16, 2018. Fair values on the acquisition date are preliminary and represent management’s best estimates based on available information and facts and circumstances in existence on the acquisition date. Fair values are subject to refinement for up to one year after the closing date of the acquisition as additional information regarding the closing date fair values becomes available. The Company expects to finalize the purchase price allocation by the secondthird quarter of 2018 when the valuation of tax-related matters is complete.

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The preliminary fair value estimates of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Puget Sound Merger were as follows:
 Puget Sound Merger
 (In thousands)
Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents$25,889
Interest earning deposits54,247
Investment securities available for sale80,353
Loans receivable388,462
Premises and equipment, net732
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost623
Bank owned life insurance6,264
Accrued interest receivable1,448
Prepaid expenses and other assets1,354
Other intangible assets11,270
Total assets acquired$570,642
Liabilities 
Deposits$505,885
Accrued expenses and other liabilities2,504
Total liabilities acquired$508,389
  
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A summary of the net assets purchased and the preliminary estimated fair value adjustments and resulting goodwill recognized from the Puget Sound Merger are presented in the following tables. Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration transferred over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
 Puget Sound Merger
 (In thousands)
Cost basis of net assets on merger date$54,405
Consideration transferred(130,773)
Fair value adjustments: 
Investment securities(348)
Total loans receivable, net1,400
Premises and equipment(121)
Other intangible assets9,207
Prepaid expenses and other assets(2,282)
Deposits(62)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities54
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The operating results of the Company for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 include the operating results produced by the net assets acquired in the Puget Sound Merger since the January 16, 2018 merger date. The Company has considered the requirement of FASB ASC 805 related to the contribution of the Puget Sound Merger to the Company’s results of operations. The table below presents only the significant results for the acquired business since the January 16, 2018 merger date:
Three Months Ended(1)
 
Six Months Ended(1)
Three Months Ended(1)
June 30, 2018
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Interest income: Interest and fees on loans(2)
$4,518
$6,130
 $10,647
Interest income: Interest and fees on investments (3)
59

 59
Interest income: Other interest earning assets88
25
 113
Interest expense(144)(180) (324)
Provision for loan losses for loans(200)(350) (550)
Noninterest income148
109
 257
Noninterest expense (4)
(5,580)(2,092) (7,672)
Net effect, pre-tax$(1,111)$3,642
 $2,530
(1) The Puget Sound Merger was completed on January 16, 2018.
(2) Includes the accretion of the discount on the purchased loans of $479,000.$1.1 million and $1.5 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.
(3) All securities were sold with trade date of January 16, 2018 and settlement dates on or before February 14, 2018.
(4) Excludes certain compensation and employee benefits for management as it is impracticable to determine due to the integration of the operations for this merger. Also includes certain merger-related costs incurred by the Company.
The Company also considered the pro forma requirements of FASB ASC 805 and deemed it not necessary to provide pro forma financial statements as required under the standard as the Puget Sound Merger is not material to the Company. The Company believes that the historical Puget Sound operating results are not considered of enough significance to be meaningful to the Company’s results of operations.
During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, the Company incurred acquisition-related costs (including costs associated with the Premier Merger) of approximately $4.7 million.$551,000 and $5.0 million, respectively, related to the Puget Sound Merger.

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recognized in earnings. These investments were previously measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in AOCI.accumulated other comprehensive loss. Accordingly, these securities are no longer classified as investment securities available-for-sale and their presentation is not comparable to the presentation as of December 31, 2017. See Note (1) Description of Business, Basis of Presentation, Significant Accounting Policies and RecentRecently Issued Accounting Policies,Pronouncements, as well as Equity Securities section discussed below.


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Available for sale investment securities
(a) Securities by Type and Maturity
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and fair values of investment securities available for sale at the dates indicated were as follows:
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
 
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
(In thousands)(In thousands)
March 31, 2018       
June 30, 2018       
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-sponsored agencies$23,448
 $43
 $(102) $23,389
$52,256
 $42
 $(234) $52,064
Municipal securities203,771
 1,747
 (1,226) 204,292
202,918
 1,366
 (1,262) 203,022
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations(1):
              
Residential307,655
 365
 (6,743) 301,277
319,492
 352
 (7,722) 312,122
Commercial250,489
 222
 (6,351) 244,360
257,858
 141
 (7,778) 250,221
Collateralized loan obligations3,266
 5
 
 3,271
2,253
 3
 
 2,256
Corporate obligations16,589
 131
 (91) 16,629
25,617
 153
 (80) 25,690
Other asset-backed securities27,670
 679
 
 28,349
27,603
 692
 
 28,295
Total$832,888
 $3,192
 $(14,513) $821,567
$887,997
 $2,749
 $(17,076) $873,670
              
December 31, 2017              
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-sponsored agencies$13,460
 $6
 $(24) $13,442
$13,460
 $6
 $(24) $13,442
Municipal securities247,358
 3,720
 (1,063) 250,015
247,358
 3,720
 (1,063) 250,015
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations(1):
              
Residential282,724
 422
 (2,935) 280,211
282,724
 422
 (2,935) 280,211
Commercial219,696
 444
 (3,061) 217,079
219,696
 444
 (3,061) 217,079
Collateralized loan obligations4,561
 19
 
 4,580
4,561
 19
 
 4,580
Corporate obligations16,594
 220
 (44) 16,770
16,594
 220
 (44) 16,770
Other securities (2)
27,781
 652
 
 28,433
27,781
 652
 
 28,433
Total$812,174
 $5,483
 $(7,127) $810,530
$812,174
 $5,483
 $(7,127) $810,530
(1) 
Issued and guaranteed by U.S. Government-sponsored agencies.
(2) 
Primarily asset-backed securities.
There were no securities classified as trading or held to maturity at March 31,June 30, 2018 or December 31, 2017.
The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities available for sale at March 31,June 30, 2018, by contractual maturity, are set forth below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
 Amortized Cost Fair Value
 (In thousands)
Due in one year or less$24,656
 $24,690
Due after one year through five years149,590
 148,197
Due after five years through ten years254,873
 248,759
Due after ten years458,878
 452,024
Total$887,997
 $873,670

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 Amortized Cost Fair Value
 (In thousands)
Due in one year or less$8,166
 $8,205
Due after one year through five years129,062
 128,330
Due after five years through ten years240,584
 235,726
Due after ten years455,076
 449,306
Total$832,888
 $821,567
(b) Unrealized Losses and Other-Than-Temporary Impairments
The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company's investment securities available for sale that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that the individual securities have been in continuous unrealized loss positions as of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer TotalLess than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
(In thousands)(In thousands)
March 31, 2018           
June 30, 2018           
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-sponsored agencies$7,353
 $(102) $
 $
 $7,353
 $(102)$34,674
 $(223) $536
 $(11) $35,210
 $(234)
Municipal securities63,636
 (607) 16,842
 (619) 80,478
 (1,226)63,443
 (552) 22,903
 (710) 86,346
 (1,262)
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations(1):
                      
Residential181,058
 (3,509) 70,098
 (3,234) 251,156
 (6,743)178,865
 (3,954) 78,330
 (3,768) 257,195
 (7,722)
Commercial127,395
 (2,698) 87,284
 (3,653) 214,679
 (6,351)128,298
 (3,058) 94,847
 (4,720) 223,145
 (7,778)
Corporate obligations9,483
 (91) 
 
 9,483
 (91)15,482
 (80) 
 
 15,482
 (80)
Total$388,925
 $(7,007) $174,224
 $(7,506) $563,149
 $(14,513)$420,762
 $(7,867) $196,616
 $(9,209) $617,378
 $(17,076)
                      
December 31, 2017                      
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-sponsored agencies$11,436
 $(24) $
 $
 $11,436
 $(24)$11,436
 $(24) $
 $
 $11,436
 $(24)
Municipal securities$39,298
 $(384) $26,509
 $(679) $65,807
 $(1,063)39,298
 (384) 26,509
 (679) 65,807
 (1,063)
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations(1):
                      
Residential175,847
 (1,296) 66,380
 (1,639) 242,227
 (2,935)175,847
 (1,296) 66,380
 (1,639) 242,227
 (2,935)
Commercial75,121
 (700) 90,822
 (2,361) 165,943
 (3,061)75,121
 (700) 90,822
 (2,361) 165,943
 (3,061)
Corporate obligations3,472
 (44) 
 
 3,472
 (44)3,472
 (44) 
 
 3,472
 (44)
Total$305,174
 $(2,448) $183,711
 $(4,679) $488,885
 $(7,127)$305,174
 $(2,448) $183,711
 $(4,679) $488,885
 $(7,127)
(1) Issued and guaranteed by U.S. Government-sponsored agencies.
The Company has evaluated these investment securities available for sale as of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and has determined that the decline in their value is not other-than-temporary. The unrealized losses are primarily due to increases in market interest rates. The fair value of these securities is expected to recover as the securities approach their maturity date. None of the underlying issuers of the municipal securities and corporate obligations had credit ratings that were below investment grade levels at March 31,June 30, 2018 or December 31, 2017. The Company has the ability and intent to hold the investments until recovery of the securities' amortized cost, which may be the maturity date of the securities.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, there were no other-than-temporary charges recorded to net income.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, there were no other-than-temporary charges recorded to net income.

(c) Realized Gains and Losses
The following table presents the gross realized gains and losses on the sale of securities available for sale for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017.
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Gross realized gains$104
 $
$18
 $117
 $122
 $117
Gross realized losses(69) 

 
 (69) 
Net realized gains$35
 $
$18
 $117
 $53
 $117
    
(d) Pledged Securities
The following table summarizes the amortized cost and fair value of investment securities available for sale that are pledged as collateral for the following obligations at March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
 
Amortized
Cost
 
Fair
Value
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Washington and Oregon state to secure public deposits$202,048
 $199,605
 $206,377
 $206,425
$197,047
 $193,946
 $206,377
 $206,425
Repurchase agreements46,979
 45,864
 48,750
 48,237
45,463
 44,207
 48,750
 48,237
Other securities pledged17,300
 17,096
 12,484
 12,498
20,048
 19,742
 12,484
 12,498
Total$266,327
 $262,565
 $267,611
 $267,160
$262,558
 $257,895
 $267,611
 $267,160

Equity Securities
The Company holds an equity security with a readily determinable fair value of $162,000 and $146,000 as of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. As a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-01, this security is no longer classified as investment security available for sale and has been reclassified to prepaid expenses and other assets on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of March 31,June 30, 2018. As such, its presentation is not comparable to the presentation as of December 31, 2017. The Company recorded the tax-effected unrealized gain on the equity security through an adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive loss,net and retained earnings in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.

(4)Loans Receivable
The Company originates loans in the ordinary course of business and has also acquired loans through FDIC-assisted and open bank transactions. Disclosures related to the Company's recorded investment in loans receivable generally exclude accrued interest receivable and net deferred fees or costs because they are insignificant.
Loans acquired in a business combination are further classified as “purchased” loans. Loans purchased with evidence of credit deterioration since origination for which it is probable that not all contractually required payments will be collected are accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. These loans are identified as "PCI" loans. Loans purchased that are not accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30 are accounted for under FASB ASC 310-20, Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs, and are referred to as "non-PCI" loans.

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(a) Loan Origination/Risk Management
The Company categorizes loans in one of the four segments of the total loan portfolio: commercial business, one-to-four family residential, real estate construction and land development and consumer. Within these segments are classes of loans for which management monitors and assesses credit risk in the loan portfolios. The Company has certain lending policies and procedures in place that are designed to maximize loan income within an acceptable level of risk. Management reviews and approves these policies and procedures on a regular basis. A reporting system supplements the review process by providing management with frequent reports related to loan production, loan quality, concentrations of credit, loan delinquencies and nonperforming and criticized loans. The Company also conducts internal loan reviews and validates the credit risk assessment on a periodic basis and presents the results of these reviews to management. The loan review process complements and reinforces the risk identification and assessment decisions made by loan officers and credit personnel, as well as the Company’s policies and procedures.
A discussion of the risk characteristics of each loan portfolio segment is as follows:
Commercial Business:
There are three significant classes of loans in the commercial business portfolio segment: commercial and industrial, owner-occupied commercial real estate and non-owner occupied commercial real estate. The owner and non-owner occupied commercial real estate classes are both considered commercial real estate loans. As the commercial and industrial loans carry different risk characteristics than the commercial real estate loans, they are discussed separately below.
Commercial and industrial. Commercial and industrial loans are primarily made based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial and industrial loans are secured by the assets being financed or other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory and may include a personal guarantee; however, some short-term loans may be made on an unsecured basis. In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers. Commercial and industrial loans carry more risk than other loans because the borrowers’ cash flow is less predictable, and in the event of a default, the amount of loss is potentially greater and more difficult to quantify because the value of the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate, may be uncollectible, or may be obsolete or of limited use, among other things.
Commercial real estate. The Company originates commercial real estate loans primarily within its primary market areas. These loans are subject to underwriting standards and processes similar to commercial and industrial loans in that these loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate properties. Commercial real estate lending typically involves higher loan principal amounts and payments on loans, and repayment is dependent on successful operation and management of the properties. The value of the real estate securing these loans can be adversely affected by conditions in the real estate market or the economy. There is little difference in risk between owner-occupied commercial real estate loans and non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans.
One-to-Four Family Residential:
The majority of the Company’s one-to-four family residential loans are secured by single-family residences located in its primary market areas. The Company’s underwriting standards require that single-family portfolio loans generally are owner-occupied and do not exceed 80% of the lower of appraised value at origination or cost of the underlying collateral. Terms of maturity typically range from 15 to 30 years. The Company sells most of its single-family loans in the secondary market and retains a smaller portion in its loan portfolio.
Real Estate Construction and Land Development:
The Company originates construction loans for one-to-four family residential and for five or more family residential and commercial properties. The one-to-four family residential construction loans generally include construction of custom homes whereby the home buyer is the borrower. The Company also provides financing to builders for the construction of pre-sold homes and, in selected cases, to builders for the construction of speculative residential property. Substantially all construction loans are short-term in nature and priced with variable rates of interest. Construction lending can involve a higher level of risk than other types of lending because funds are advanced partially based upon the value of the project, which is uncertain prior to the project’s completion. Because of the uncertainties inherent in estimating construction costs as well as the market value of a completed project and the effects of governmental regulation of real property, the Company’s estimates with regard to the total funds required to complete a project and the related loan-to-value ratio may vary from actual results. As a result, construction loans often

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involve the disbursement of substantial funds with repayment dependent, in part, on the success of the ultimate project and the ability of the borrower to sell or lease the property or refinance the indebtedness. If the Company’s estimate of the value of a project at completion proves to be overstated, it may have inadequate security for repayment of the loan and may incur a loss if the borrower does not repay the loan. Sources of repayment for these types of loans may be pre-committed permanent loans from approved long-term lenders, sales of developed property or an interim loan commitment from the Company until permanent financing is obtained. These loans are closely monitored by on-site inspections and are considered to have higher risks than other real estate loans due to their ultimate repayment being dependent upon successful completion of the construction project, interest rate changes, government regulation of real property, general economic conditions and the availability of long-term financing.
Consumer:
The Company originates consumer loans and lines of credit that are both secured and unsecured. The underwriting process for these loans ensures a qualifying primary and secondary source of repayment. Underwriting standards for home equity loans are significantly influenced by statutory requirements, which include, but are not limited to, a maximum loan-to-value percentage of 80%, collection remedies, the number of such loans a borrower can have at one time and documentation requirements. To monitor and manage consumer loan risk, policies and procedures are developed and modified, as needed. The majority of consumer loans are for relatively small amounts disbursed among many individual borrowers which reduces the credit risk for this type of loan. To further reduce the risk, trend reports are reviewed by management on a regular basis.
The Company also originates indirect consumer loans. These loans are for new and used automobile and recreational vehicles that are originated indirectly by selected dealers located in the Company's market areas. The Company has limited its purchase of indirect loans primarily to dealerships that are established and well-known in their market areas and to applicants that are not classified as sub-prime.
Loans receivable at March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 consisted of the following portfolio segments and classes:
March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Commercial business:      
Commercial and industrial$811,678
 $645,396
$800,043
 $645,396
Owner-occupied commercial real estate702,356
 622,150
693,330
 622,150
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate1,133,394
 986,594
1,187,548
 986,594
Total commercial business2,647,428
 2,254,140
2,680,921
 2,254,140
One-to-four family residential89,180
 86,997
92,518
 86,997
Real estate construction and land development:      
One-to-four family residential73,295
 51,985
71,934
 51,985
Five or more family residential and commercial properties98,387
 97,499
93,315
 97,499
Total real estate construction and land development171,682
 149,484
165,249
 149,484
Consumer370,275
 355,091
385,987
 355,091
Gross loans receivable3,278,565
 2,845,712
3,324,675
 2,845,712
Net deferred loan costs3,350
 3,359
3,613
 3,359
Loans receivable, net3,281,915
 2,849,071
3,328,288
 2,849,071
Allowance for loan losses(33,261) (32,086)(33,972) (32,086)
Total loans receivable, net$3,248,654
 $2,816,985
$3,294,316
 $2,816,985
(b) Concentrations of Credit
Most of the Company’s lending activity occurs within its primary market areas which are concentrated along the I-5 corridor from Whatcom County to Clark County in Washington State and Multnomah County in Oregon, as well as other contiguous markets. The majority of the Company’s loan portfolio consists of (in order of balances at March 31,June 30, 2018) non-owner occupied commercial real estate, commercial and industrial and owner-occupied commercial real estate. As of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017,, there were no concentrations of loans related to any single industry in excess of 10% of the Company’s total loans.

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(c) Credit Quality Indicators
As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to (i) the risk grade of the loans, (ii) the level of classified loans, (iii) net charge-offs, (iv) nonperforming loans and (v) the general economic conditions of the United States of America, and specifically the states of Washington and Oregon. The Company utilizes a risk grading matrix to assign a risk grade to each of its loans. Loans are graded on a scale of 1 to 10. A description of the general characteristics of the risk grades is as follows:
Grades 1 to 5: These grades are considered “pass grade” and include loans with negligible to above average but acceptable risk. These borrowers generally have strong to acceptable capital levels and consistent earnings and debt service capacity. Loans with the higher grades within the “pass” category may include borrowers who are experiencing unusual operating difficulties, but have acceptable payment performance to date. Increased monitoring of financial information and/or collateral may be appropriate. Loans with this grade show no immediate loss exposure.
Grade 6: This grade includes "Watch" loans and is considered a “pass grade”. The grade is intended to be utilized on a temporary basis for pass grade borrowers where a potentially significant risk-modifying action is anticipated in the near term.
Grade 7: This grade includes “Other Assets Especially Mentioned” (“OAEM”) loans in accordance with regulatory guidelines and is intended to highlight loans with elevated risks. Loans with this grade show signs of deteriorating profits and capital, and the borrower might not be strong enough to sustain a major setback. The borrower is typically higher than normally leveraged, and outside support might be modest and likely illiquid. The loan is at risk of further decline unless active measures are taken to correct the situation.
Grade 8: This grade includes “Substandard” loans in accordance with regulatory guidelines, which the Company has determined have a high credit risk. These loans also have well-defined weaknesses which make payment default or principal exposure likely, but not yet certain. The borrower may have shown serious negative trends in financial ratios and performance. Such loans may be dependent upon collateral liquidation, a secondary source of repayment or an event outside of the normal course of business. Loans with this grade can be placed on accrual or nonaccrual status based on the Company’s accrual policy.
Grade 9: This grade includes “Doubtful” loans in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and the Company has determined these loans to have excessive credit risk. Such loans are placed on nonaccrual status and may be dependent upon collateral having a value that is difficult to determine or upon some near-term event which lacks certainty. Additionally, these loans generally have a specific valuation allowance or have been partially charged-off for the amount considered uncollectible.
Grade 10: This grade includes “Loss” loans in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and the Company has determined these loans have the highest risk of loss. Such loans are charged-off or charged-down when payment is acknowledged to be uncertain or when the timing or value of payments cannot be determined. “Loss” is not intended to imply that the loan or some portion of it will never be paid, nor does it in any way imply that there has been a forgiveness of debt.
Numerical loan grades for loans are established at the origination of the loan. Loan grades are reviewed on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if necessary, by the credit department. The Bank follows the FDIC’s Uniform Retail Credit Classification and Account Management Policy for subsequent classification in the event of payment delinquencies or default. Typically, an individual loan grade will not be changed from the prior period unless there is a specific indication of credit deterioration or improvement. Credit deterioration is evidenced by delinquency, direct communications with the borrower, or other borrower information that becomes known to management. Credit improvements are evidenced by known facts regarding the borrower or the collateral property.
The loan grades relate to the likelihood of losses in that the higher the grade, the greater the loss potential. Loans with a pass grade may have some estimated inherent losses, but to a lesser extent than the other loan grades. The OAEM loan grade is transitory in that the Company is waiting on additional information to determine the likelihood and extent of the potential loss. The likelihood of loss for OAEM graded loans, however, is greater than Watch graded loans because there has been measurable credit deterioration. Loans with a Substandard grade are generally loans for which the Company has individually analyzed for potential impairment. For Doubtful and Loss graded loans, the Company is almost certain of the losses, and the outstanding principal balances are generally charged-off to the realizable value.

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The following tables present the balance of the loans receivable by credit quality indicator as of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
March 31, 2018June 30, 2018
Pass OAEM Substandard Doubtful/Loss TotalPass OAEM Substandard Doubtful/Loss Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Commercial business:                  
Commercial and industrial$754,720
 $25,050
 $31,908
 $
 $811,678
$731,265
 $23,559
 $45,219
 $
 $800,043
Owner-occupied commercial real estate663,770
 19,988
 18,598
 
 702,356
656,991
 16,402
 19,937
 
 693,330
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate1,106,904
 10,415
 16,075
 
 1,133,394
1,161,596
 10,972
 14,980
 
 1,187,548
Total commercial business2,525,394
 55,453
 66,581
 
 2,647,428
2,549,852
 50,933
 80,136
 
 2,680,921
One-to-four family residential87,962
 
 1,218
 
 89,180
91,264
 
 1,254
 
 92,518
Real estate construction and land development:                  
One-to-four family residential71,735
 275
 1,285
 
 73,295
70,499
 267
 1,168
 
 71,934
Five or more family residential and commercial properties98,328
 59
 
 
 98,387
93,258
 57
 
 
 93,315
Total real estate construction and land development170,063
 334
 1,285
 
 171,682
163,757
 324
 1,168
 
 165,249
Consumer365,577
 
 4,172
 526
 370,275
381,341
 
 4,121
 525
 385,987
Gross loans receivable$3,148,996
 $55,787
 $73,256
 $526
 $3,278,565
$3,186,214
 $51,257
 $86,679
 $525
 $3,324,675

 December 31, 2017
 Pass OAEM Substandard Doubtful/Loss Total
 (In thousands)
Commercial business:         
Commercial and industrial$597,697
 $19,536
 $28,163
 $
 $645,396
Owner-occupied commercial real estate595,455
 12,668
 14,027
 
 622,150
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate955,450
 10,494
 20,650
 
 986,594
Total commercial business2,148,602
 42,698
 62,840
 
 2,254,140
One-to-four family residential85,762
 
 1,235
 
 86,997
Real estate construction and land development:         
One-to-four family residential49,925
 537
 1,523
 
 51,985
Five or more family residential and commercial properties96,404
 707
 388
 
 97,499
Total real estate construction and land development146,329
 1,244
 1,911
 
 149,484
Consumer349,590
 
 4,976
 525
 355,091
Gross loans receivable$2,730,283
 $43,942
 $70,962
 $525
 $2,845,712

Potential problem loans are loans classified as OAEM or worse that are currently accruing interest and are not considered impaired, but which management is monitoring because the financial information of the borrower causes concern as to their ability to meet their loan repayment terms. Potential problem loans may include PCI loans as these loans continue to accrete loan discounts established at acquisition based on the guidance of FASB ASC 310-30. Potential problem loans as of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were $93.3$101.5 million and $83.5 million, respectively.

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(d) Nonaccrual Loans
Nonaccrual loans, segregated by segments and classes of loans, were as follows as of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Commercial business:      
Commercial and industrial$7,627
 $3,110
$8,376
 $3,110
Owner-occupied commercial real estate4,544
 4,090
4,690
 4,090
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate2,185
 1,898
2,169
 1,898
Total commercial business14,356
 9,098
15,235
 9,098
One-to-four family residential80
 81
77
 81
Real estate construction and land development:      
One-to-four family residential1,147
 1,247
1,084
 1,247
Consumer145
 277
127
 277
Nonaccrual loans$15,728
 $10,703
$16,523
 $10,703
PCI loans are not included in the nonaccrual loan table above because these loans are accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30, which provides that accretable yield is calculated based on a loan's expected cash flow even if the loan is not performing under its contractual terms.
(e) Past due loans
The Company performs an aging analysis of past due loans using the categories of 30-89 days past due and 90 or more days past due. This policy is consistent with regulatory reporting requirements.
The balances of past due loans, segregated by segments and classes of loans, as of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows:
March 31, 2018June 30, 2018
30-89 Days 
90 Days or
Greater
 
Total Past 
Due
 Current Total30-89 Days 
90 Days or
Greater
 
Total Past 
Due
 Current Total
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Commercial business:                  
Commercial and industrial$16,944
 $1,449
 $18,393
 $793,285
 $811,678
$3,719
 $4,122
 $7,841
 $792,202
 $800,043
Owner-occupied commercial real estate1,310
 989
 2,299
 700,057
 702,356
129
 868
 997
 692,333
 693,330
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate931
 3,282
 4,213
 1,129,181
 1,133,394
1,501
 3,238
 4,739
 1,182,809
 1,187,548
Total commercial business19,185
 5,720
 24,905
 2,622,523
 2,647,428
5,349
 8,228
 13,577
 2,667,344
 2,680,921
One-to-four family residential535
 
 535
 88,645
 89,180

 
 
 92,518
 92,518
Real estate construction and land development:                  
One-to-four family residential
 1,147
 1,147
 72,148
 73,295

 309
 309
 71,625
 71,934
Five or more family residential and commercial properties408
 
 408
 97,979
 98,387

 
 
 93,315
 93,315
Total real estate construction and land development408
 1,147
 1,555
 170,127
 171,682

 309
 309
 164,940
 165,249
Consumer1,896
 
 1,896
 368,379
 370,275
1,634
 53
 1,687
 384,300
 385,987
Gross loans receivable$22,024
 $6,867
 $28,891
 $3,249,674
 $3,278,565
$6,983
 $8,590
 $15,573
 $3,309,102
 $3,324,675


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 December 31, 2017
 30-89 Days 
90 Days or
Greater
 
Total Past 
Due
 Current Total
 (In thousands)
Commercial business:         
Commercial and industrial$2,993
 $1,172
 $4,165
 $641,231
 $645,396
Owner-occupied commercial real estate1,277
 1,225
 2,502
 619,648
 622,150
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate870
 3,314
 4,184
 982,410
 986,594
Total commercial business5,140
 5,711
 10,851
 2,243,289
 2,254,140
One-to-four family residential513
 
 513
 86,484
 86,997
Real estate construction and land development:         
One-to-four family residential84
 1,331
 1,415
 50,570
 51,985
Five or more family residential and commercial properties40
 
 40
 97,459
 97,499
Total real estate construction and land development124
 1,331
 1,455
 148,029
 149,484
Consumer1,939
 687
 2,626
 352,465
 355,091
Gross loans receivable$7,716
 $7,729
 $15,445
 $2,830,267
 $2,845,712

There were no loans 90 days or more past due that were still accruing interest as of March 31,June 30, 2018 or December 31, 2017, excluding PCI loans.

(f) Impaired loans
Impaired loans include nonaccrual loans and performing troubled debt restructured ("TDR") loans. The balances of impaired loans as of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are set forth in the following tables.
March 31, 2018June 30, 2018
Recorded
Investment With
No Specific
Valuation
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment With
Specific
Valuation
Allowance
 
Total
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Specific
Valuation
Allowance
Recorded
Investment With
No Specific
Valuation
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment With
Specific
Valuation
Allowance
 
Total
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Specific
Valuation
Allowance
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Commercial business:                  
Commercial and industrial$5,135
 $11,390
 $16,525
 $17,191
 $1,769
$5,716
 $12,238
 $17,954
 $18,825
 $1,706
Owner-occupied commercial real estate936
 12,165
 13,101
 13,386
 1,727
930
 11,254
 12,184
 12,493
 1,724
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate4,692
 5,776
 10,468
 10,630
 811
4,662
 5,923
 10,585
 10,558
 784
Total commercial business10,763
 29,331
 40,094
 41,207
 4,307
11,308
 29,415
 40,723
 41,876
 4,214
One-to-four family residential
 295
 295
 305
 93

 291
 291
 301
 90
Real estate construction and land development:                  
One-to-four family residential838
 309
 1,147
 1,892
 2
775
 309
 1,084
 1,842
 5
Total real estate construction and land development838
 309
 1,147
 1,892
 2
775
 309
 1,084
 1,842
 5
Consumer
 379
 379
 450
 73
53
 329
 382
 447
 74
Total$11,601
 $30,314
 $41,915
 $43,854
 $4,475
$12,136
 $30,344
 $42,480
 $44,466
 $4,383

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 December 31, 2017
 
Recorded
Investment With
No Specific
Valuation
Allowance
 
Recorded
Investment With
Specific
Valuation
Allowance
 
Total
Recorded
Investment
 
Unpaid
Contractual
Principal
Balance
 
Related
Specific
Valuation
Allowance
 (In thousands)
Commercial business:         
Commercial and industrial$2,127
 $9,872
 $11,999
 $12,489
 $1,326
Owner-occupied commercial real estate2,452
 4,356
 6,808
 7,054
 621
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate4,722
 11,297
 16,019
 16,172
 1,222
Total commercial business9,301
 25,525
 34,826
 35,715
 3,169
One-to-four family residential
 299
 299
 308
 93
Real estate construction and land development:         
One-to-four family residential938
 309
 1,247
 2,200
 2
Five or more family residential and commercial properties
 645
 645
 645
 37
Total real estate construction and land development938
 954
 1,892
 2,845
 39
Consumer160
 282
 442
 466
 54
Total$10,399
 $27,060
 $37,459
 $39,334
 $3,355
The average recorded investment of impaired loans for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017 are set forth in the following table.
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Commercial business:          
Commercial and industrial$14,261
 $9,834
$17,299
 $6,925
 $15,534
 $8,742
Owner-occupied commercial real estate12,841
 4,017
12,643
 3,278
 12,622
 3,760
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate10,358
 11,265
10,426
 11,252
 10,366
 11,274
Total commercial business37,460
 25,116
40,368
 21,455
 38,522
 23,776
One-to-four family residential297
 317
293
 312
 295
 315
Real estate construction and land development:          
One-to-four family residential1,197
 2,904
1,116
 2,636
 1,159
 2,781
Five or more family residential and commercial properties322
 1,075

 1,067
 215
 1,070
Total real estate construction and land development1,519
 3,979
1,116
 3,703
 1,374
 3,851
Consumer411
 289
381
 235
 401
 260
Total$39,687
 $29,701
$42,158
 $25,705
 $40,592
 $28,202
For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017, no interest income was recognized subsequent to a loan’s classification as nonaccrual. For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, the Bank recorded $360,000 and $686,000, respectively, of interest income related to performing TDR loans. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, the Bank recorded $326,000$281,000 and $365,000,$646,000, respectively, of interest income related to performing TDR loans.

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(g) Troubled Debt Restructured Loans
A TDR loan is a restructuring in which the Bank, for economic or legal reasons related to a borrower’s financial difficulties, grants a concession to the borrower that it would not otherwise consider. TDR loans are considered impaired and are separately measured for impairment under FASB ASC 310-10-35, whether on accrual ("performing") or nonaccrual ("nonperforming") status. The Company has more stringent definitions of concessions and impairment measures for PCI loans as these loans have known credit deterioration and are generally accreting income at a lower discounted rate as compared to the contractual note rate based on the guidance of FASB ASC 310-30.
The majority of the Bank’s TDR loans are a result of granting extensions of maturity on troubled credits which have already been adversely classified. The Bank grants such extensions to reassess the borrower’s financial status and to develop a plan for repayment. The second most prevalent concessions are certain modifications with extensions that also include interest rate reductions. Certain TDR loans were additionally re-amortized over a longer period of time. These modifications would all be considered a concession for a borrower that could not obtain similar financing terms from another source other than from the Bank.
The financial effects of each modification will vary based on the specific restructure. For the majority of the Bank’s TDR loans, the loans were interest-only with a balloon payment at maturity. If the interest rate is not adjusted and the modified terms are consistent with other similar credits being offered, the Bank may not experience any loss associated with the restructure. If, however, the restructure involves forbearance agreements or interest rate modifications, the Bank may not collect all the principal and interest based on the original contractual terms. The Bank estimates the necessary allowance for loan losses on TDR loans using the same guidance as used for other impaired loans.
The recorded investment balance and related allowance for loan losses of performing and nonaccrual TDR loans as of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows:
March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Performing
TDRs
 
Nonaccrual
TDRs
 
Performing
TDRs
 Nonaccrual
TDRs
Performing
TDRs
 
Nonaccrual
TDRs
 
Performing
TDRs
 Nonaccrual
TDRs
(In thousands)(In thousands)
TDR loans$26,187
 $8,214
 $26,757
 $5,193
$25,957
 $6,761
 $26,757
 $5,193
Allowance for loan losses on TDR loans2,613
 336
 2,635
 379
2,492
 726
 2,635
 379

The unfunded commitment to borrowers related to TDR loans was $517,000$1.0 million and $1.2 million at March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
Loans that were modified as TDR loans during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are set forth in the following table:
 Three Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017
 
Number of
Contracts
(1)
 Outstanding
Principal Balance 
(1)(2)
 
Number of
Contracts
(1)
 
Outstanding
Principal Balance 
(1)(2)
 (Dollars in thousands)
Commercial business:       
Commercial and industrial9
 $2,981
 5
 $3,439
Owner-occupied commercial real estate1
 570
 
 
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate
 
 1
 947
Total commercial business10
 3,551
 6
 4,386
Real estate construction and land development:       
One-to-four family residential
 
 2
 745
Total real estate construction and land development
 
 2
 745
Consumer3
 33
 1
 10
Total loans modified as TDR loans13
 $3,584
 9
 $5,141


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Loans that were modified as TDR loans during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 are set forth in the following table:
Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 20172018 2017
Number of
Contracts
(1)
 Outstanding
Principal Balance 
(1)(2)
 
Number of
Contracts
(1)
 
Outstanding
Principal Balance 
(1)(2)
Number of
Contracts
(1)
 Outstanding
Principal Balance 
(1)(2)
 
Number of
Contracts
(1)
 
Outstanding
Principal Balance 
(1)(2)
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial business:              
Commercial and industrial9
 $4,323
 8
 $3,245
17
 $6,193
 10
 $4,913
Owner-occupied commercial real estate
 
 1
 56
1
 570
 1
 54
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate1
 2,201
 1
 184
2
 2,380
 1
 948
Total commercial business10
 6,524
 10
 3,485
20
 9,143
 12
 5,915
Real estate construction and land development:              
One-to-four family residential
 
 2
 1,143

 
 4
 1,889
Total real estate construction and land development
 
 2
 1,143

 
 4
 1,889
Consumer3
 78
 1
 9
6
 107
 2
 18
Total loans modified as TDR loans13
 $6,602
 13
 $4,637
Total TDR loans26
 $9,250
 18
 $7,822
(1) 
Number of contracts and outstanding principal balance represent loans which have balances as of period end as certain loans may have been paid-down or charged-off during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017.
(2) 
Includes subsequent payments after modifications and reflects the balance as of period end. As the Bank did not forgive any principal or interest balance as part of the loan modification, the Bank’s recorded investment in each loan at the date of modification (pre-modification) did not change as a result of the modification (post-modification), except when the modification was the initial advance on a one-to-four family residential real estate construction and land development loan under a master guidance line. There were no advances on these types of loans during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017.

Certain loans included in the table above may have been previously reported as TDR loans. The Bank typically grants shorter extension periods to continually monitor these TDR loans despite the fact that the extended date might not be the date the Bank expects sufficient cash flow from these borrowers. The Bank does not consider these modifications a subsequent default of a TDR as new loan terms, specifically new maturity dates, were granted. The potential losses related to these loans would have been considered in the period the loan was first reported as a TDR loan and are adjusted, as necessary, in the current period based on more recent information. The related specific valuation allowance at March 31,June 30, 2018 was $195,000$738,000 for loans that were modified as TDR loans during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.

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Loans that were modified during the previous twelve months that subsequently defaulted during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017 are set forth in the following table:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,
2018 20172018 2017
Number of
Contracts
 
Outstanding
Principal 
Balance
 Number of
Contracts
 Outstanding
Principal 
Balance
Number of
Contracts
 
Outstanding
Principal 
Balance
 Number of
Contracts
 Outstanding
Principal 
Balance
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial business:              
Commercial and industrial1
 $283
 1
 $234
4
 $2,725
 
 $
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate1
 75
 
 
Total commercial business2
 358
 1
 234
4
 2,725
 
 
Real estate construction and land development:       
One-to-four family residential2
 838
 
 
Consumer
 
 3
 36
Total4
 $1,196
 1
 $234
4
 $2,725
 3
 $36

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 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017
 
Number of
Contracts
 
Outstanding
Principal 
Balance
 Number of
Contracts
 Outstanding
Principal 
Balance
 (Dollars in thousands)
Commercial business:       
Commercial and industrial5
 $3,006
 1
 $234
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate1
 73
 
 
Total commercial business6
 3,079
 1
 234
Real estate construction and land development:       
One-to-four family residential2
 775
 
 
Total real estate construction and land development2
 775
 
 
Consumer
 
 3
 36
Total8
 $3,854
 4
 $270
During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, the fourtwo loans and six loans, respectively, defaulted because they were past their modified maturity dates, and the borrowers have not subsequently repaid the credits. The Bank has chosen not to extend the maturities on these loans. In addition, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, two loans and two loans, respectively, defaulted because the borrowers were more than 90 days delinquent on their scheduled loan payments. The Bank had no specific valuation allowance at March 31,June 30, 2018 related to the credits which defaulted during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.
The one commercial and industrial loan that was modified during the previous twelve months subsequently defaulted duringDuring the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, three loans and four loans, respectively, defaulted because the borrower wasborrowers were more than 90 days delinquent on histheir scheduled loan payments.

(h) Purchased Credit Impaired Loans
The Company acquired certain loans and designated them, as appropriate, as PCI loans, which are accounted for under FASB ASC 310-30. No loans acquired in the Puget Sound Merger effective January 16, 2018 were considered PCI.

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The following table reflects the outstanding principal balance and recorded investment of the PCI loans at March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
 March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
 Outstanding Principal Recorded Investment Outstanding Principal Recorded Investment
 (In thousands)
Commercial business:       
Commercial and industrial$8,269
 $2,091
 $8,818
 $2,912
Owner-occupied commercial real estate10,392
 9,840
 12,230
 11,515
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate11,855
 11,088
 14,295
 13,342
Total commercial business30,516
 23,019
 35,343
 27,769
One-to-four family residential3,891
 5,039
 4,120
 5,255
Real estate construction and land development:       
One-to-four family residential275
 
 841
 89
Five or more family residential and commercial properties1,820
 1,552
 2,361
 2,035
Total real estate construction and land development2,095
 1,552
 3,202
 2,124
Consumer3,324
 4,861
 3,974
 5,455
Gross PCI loans$39,826
 $34,471
 $46,639
 $40,603

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 June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
 Outstanding Principal Recorded Investment Outstanding Principal Recorded Investment
 (In thousands)
Commercial business:       
Commercial and industrial$7,307
 $3,819
 $8,818
 $2,912
Owner-occupied commercial real estate9,737
 8,605
 12,230
 11,515
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate12,545
 11,033
 14,295
 13,342
Total commercial business29,589
 23,457
 35,343
 27,769
One-to-four family residential3,701
 3,833
 4,120
 5,255
Real estate construction and land development:       
One-to-four family residential107
 391
 841
 89
Five or more family residential and commercial properties193
 11
 2,361
 2,035
Total real estate construction and land development300
 402
 3,202
 2,124
Consumer2,932
 4,160
 3,974
 5,455
Gross PCI loans$36,522
 $31,852
 $46,639
 $40,603
On the acquisition dates, the amount by which the undiscounted expected cash flows of the PCI loans exceeded the estimated fair value of the loan is the “accretable yield.” The accretable yield is then measured at each financial reporting date and represents the difference between the remaining undiscounted expected cash flows and the current carrying value of the PCI loans.
The following table summarizes the accretable yield on the PCI loans for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017.
 Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
 (In thousands) (In thousands)
Balance at the beginning of the period $11,224
 $13,860
 $11,269
 $13,132
 $11,224
 $13,860
Accretion (781) (994) (587) (935) (1,368) (1,929)
Disposal and other (1,698) (490) (273) (653) (1,971) (1,143)
Change in accretable yield 2,524
 756
 (349) 752
 2,175
 1,508
Balance at the end of the period $11,269
 $13,132
 $10,060
 $12,296
 $10,060
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(5)Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level deemed appropriate by management to provide for probable incurred credit losses in the loan portfolio. The following tables detail the activity in the allowance for loan losses disaggregated by segment and class for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018:
Balance at Beginning of Period Charge-offs Recoveries Provision for Loan Losses Balance at End of PeriodBalance at Beginning of Period Charge-offs Recoveries Provision for Loan Losses Balance at End of Period
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018         
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018         
Commercial business:                  
Commercial and industrial$9,910
 $(81) $499
 $(385) $9,943
$9,943
 $(541) $65
 $721
 $10,188
Owner-occupied commercial real estate3,992
 
 2
 1,046
 5,040
5,040
 (1) 3
 204
 5,246
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate8,097
 
 
 (508) 7,589
7,589
 
 
 137
 7,726
Total commercial business21,999
 (81) 501
 153
 22,572
22,572
 (542) 68
 1,062
 23,160
One-to-four family residential1,056
 
 
 27
 1,083
1,083
 (15) 
 53
 1,121
Real estate construction and land development:                  
One-to-four family residential862
 
 
 79
 941
941
 
 2
 73
 1,016
Five or more family residential and commercial properties1,190
 
 
 (75) 1,115
1,115
 
 
 (71) 1,044
Total real estate construction and land development2,052
 
 
 4
 2,056
2,056
 
 2
 2
 2,060
Consumer6,081
 (485) 88
 370
 6,054
6,054
 (694) 142
 803
 6,305
Unallocated898
 
 
 598
 1,496
1,496
 
 
 (170) 1,326
Total$32,086
 $(566) $589
 $1,152
 $33,261
$33,261
 $(1,251) $212
 $1,750
 $33,972
         
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018         
Commercial business:         
Commercial and industrial$9,910
 $(622) $564
 $336
 $10,188
Owner-occupied commercial real estate3,992
 (1) 5
 1,250
 5,246
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate8,097
 
 
 (371) 7,726
Total commercial business21,999
 (623) 569
 1,215
 23,160
One-to-four family residential1,056
 (15) 
 80
 1,121
Real estate construction and land development:         
One-to-four family residential862
 
 2
 152
 1,016
Five or more family residential and commercial properties1,190
 
 
 (146) 1,044
Total real estate construction and land development2,052
 
 2
 6
 2,060
Consumer6,081
 (1,179) 230
 1,173
 6,305
Unallocated898
 
 
 428
 1,326
Total$32,086
 $(1,817) $801
 $2,902
 $33,972


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The following table details the allowance for loan losses disaggregated on the basis of the Company's impairment method as of March 31,June 30, 2018.
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment PCI Loans Total Allowance for Loan LossesLoans Individually Evaluated for Impairment Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment PCI Loans Total Allowance for Loan Losses
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Commercial business:              
Commercial and industrial$1,769
 $7,251
 $923
 $9,943
$1,706
 $7,564
 $918
 $10,188
Owner-occupied commercial real estate1,727
 2,513
 800
 5,040
1,724
 2,736
 786
 5,246
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate811
 5,837
 941
 7,589
784
 6,118
 824
 7,726
Total commercial business4,307
 15,601
 2,664
 22,572
4,214
 16,418
 2,528
 23,160
One-to-four family residential93
 832
 158
 1,083
90
 879
 152
 1,121
Real estate construction and land development:              
One-to-four family residential2
 714
 225
 941
5
 787
 224
 1,016
Five or more family residential and commercial properties
 1,028
 87
 1,115

 957
 87
 1,044
Total real estate construction and land development2
 1,742
 312
 2,056
5
 1,744
 311
 2,060
Consumer73
 5,304
 677
 6,054
74
 5,601
 630
 6,305
Unallocated
 1,496
 
 1,496

 1,326
 
 1,326
Total$4,475
 $24,975
 $3,811
 $33,261
$4,383
 $25,968
 $3,621
 $33,972
The following table details the recorded investment balance of the loan receivables disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment method as of March 31,June 30, 2018:
Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment PCI Loans Total Gross Loans ReceivableLoans Individually Evaluated for Impairment Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment PCI Loans Total Gross Loans Receivable
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Commercial business:              
Commercial and industrial$16,525
 $793,062
 $2,091
 $811,678
$17,954
 $778,270
 $3,819
 $800,043
Owner-occupied commercial real estate13,101
 679,415
 9,840
 702,356
12,184
 672,541
 8,605
 693,330
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate10,468
 1,111,838
 11,088
 1,133,394
10,585
 1,165,930
 11,033
 1,187,548
Total commercial business40,094
 2,584,315
 23,019
 2,647,428
40,723
 2,616,741
 23,457
 2,680,921
One-to-four family residential295
 83,846
 5,039
 89,180
291
 88,394
 3,833
 92,518
Real estate construction and land development:              
One-to-four family residential1,147
 72,148
 
 73,295
1,084
 70,459
 391
 71,934
Five or more family residential and commercial properties
 96,835
 1,552
 98,387

 93,304
 11
 93,315
Total real estate construction and land development1,147
 168,983
 1,552
 171,682
1,084
 163,763
 402
 165,249
Consumer379
 365,035
 4,861
 370,275
382
 381,445
 4,160
 385,987
Total$41,915
 $3,202,179
 $34,471
 $3,278,565
$42,480
 $3,250,343
 $31,852
 $3,324,675

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The following tables detail activity in the allowance for loan losses disaggregated by segment and class for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2017.
Balance at Beginning of Period Charge-offs Recoveries Provision for Loan Losses Balance at End of PeriodBalance at Beginning of Period Charge-offs Recoveries Provision for Loan Losses Balance at End of Period
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017         
Three Months Ended June 30, 2017         
Commercial business:                  
Commercial and industrial$10,968
 $(295) $223
 $(805) $10,091
$10,091
 $(63) $452
 $171
 $10,651
Owner-occupied commercial real estate3,661
 (7) 149
 413
 4,216
4,216
 (78) 2
 14
 4,154
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate7,753
 
 
 (152) 7,601
7,601
 
 
 108
 7,709
Total commercial business22,382
 (302) 372
 (544) 21,908
21,908
 (141) 454
 293
 22,514
One-to-four family residential1,015
 
 
 37
 1,052
1,052
 
 1
 20
 1,073
Real estate construction and land development:                  
One-to-four family residential797
 
 10
 (16) 791
791
 
 
 30
 821
Five or more family residential and commercial properties1,359
 
 
 187
 1,546
1,546
 
 
 120
 1,666
Total real estate construction and land development2,156
 
 10
 171
 2,337
2,337
 
 
 150
 2,487
Consumer5,024
 (543) 107
 607
 5,195
5,195
 (398) 110
 803
 5,710
Unallocated506
 
 
 596
 1,102
1,102
 
 
 (135) 967
Total$31,083
 $(845) $489
 $867
 $31,594
$31,594
 $(539) $565
 $1,131
 $32,751
         
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017         
Commercial business:         
Commercial and industrial$10,968
 $(358) $675
 $(634) $10,651
Owner-occupied commercial real estate3,661
 (85) 151
 427
 4,154
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate7,753
 
 
 (44) 7,709
Total commercial business22,382
 (443) 826
 (251) 22,514
One-to-four family residential1,015
 
 1
 57
 1,073
Real estate construction and land development:         
One-to-four family residential797
 
 10
 14
 821
Five or more family residential and commercial properties1,359
 
 
 307
 1,666
Total real estate construction and land development2,156
 
 10
 321
 2,487
Consumer5,024
 (941) 217
 1,410
 5,710
Unallocated506
 
 
 461
 967
Total$31,083
 $(1,384) $1,054
 $1,998
 $32,751








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The following table details the allowance for loan losses disaggregated on the basis of the Company's impairment method as of December 31, 2017.
 Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment PCI Loans Total Allowance for Loan Losses
 (In thousands)
Commercial business:       
Commercial and industrial$1,326
 $7,558
 $1,026
 $9,910
Owner-occupied commercial real estate621
 2,557
 814
 3,992
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate1,222
 5,919
 956
 8,097
Total commercial business3,169
 16,034
 2,796
 21,999
One-to-four family residential93
 798
 165
 1,056
Real estate construction and land development:       
One-to-four family residential2
 635
 225
 862
Five or more family residential and commercial properties37
 1,064
 89
 1,190
Total real estate construction and land development39
 1,699
 314
 2,052
Consumer54
 5,303
 724
 6,081
Unallocated
 898
 
 898
Total$3,355
 $24,732
 $3,999
 $32,086

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The following table details the recorded investment balance of the loan receivables disaggregated on the basis of the Company’s impairment method as of December 31, 2017:
 Loans Individually Evaluated for Impairment Loans Collectively Evaluated for Impairment PCI Loans Total Gross Loans Receivable
 (In thousands)
Commercial business:       
Commercial and industrial$11,999
 $630,485
 $2,912
 $645,396
Owner-occupied commercial real estate6,808
 603,827
 11,515
 622,150
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate16,019
 957,233
 13,342
 986,594
Total commercial business34,826
 2,191,545
 27,769
 2,254,140
One-to-four family residential299
 81,443
 5,255
 86,997
Real estate construction and land development:       
One-to-four family residential1,247
 50,649
 89
 51,985
Five or more family residential and commercial properties645
 94,819
 2,035
 97,499
Total real estate construction and land development1,892
 145,468
 2,124
 149,484
Consumer442
 349,194
 5,455
 355,091
Total$37,459

$2,767,650
 $40,603
 $2,845,712


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(6)Other Real Estate Owned
There was no other real estate owned at March 31, 2018 or December 31, 2017 and no activity during the three months ended March 31, 2018. Changes in other real estate owned during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
20172018 2017 2018 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Balance at the beginning of the period$754
$
 $786
 $
 $754
Additions32
434
 
 434
 32
Balance at the end of the period$786
$434
 $786
 $434
 $786

At March 31,June 30, 2018, the carrying amount of other real estate owned that was the result of foreclosure and obtaining physical possession of residential real estate properties was $434,000. At June 30, 2018, the recorded investment of consumer mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties (included in the one-to-four family residential loans in Note (4) Loans Receivable) for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process was $80,000.$77,000.

(7)Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
(7)Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
(a) Goodwill
The Company’s goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in the recent Puget Sound Merger on January 16, 2018 and the historical acquisitions of Washington Banking Company on May 1, 2014; Valley Community Bancshares on July 15, 2013; Western Washington Bancorp in 2006 and North Pacific Bank in 1998. The Company’s goodwill is assigned to the Bank and is evaluated for impairment at the Bank level (reporting unit).

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The following table presents the change in goodwill for the periods indicated:
 Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
 (In thousands) (In thousands)
Balance at the beginning of the period $119,029
 $119,029
 $187,549
 $119,029
 $119,029
 $119,029
Additions as a result of acquisitions (1)
 68,520
 
 
 
 68,520
 
Impairment 
 
Balance at the end of the period $187,549
 $119,029
 $187,549
 $119,029
 $187,549
 $119,029
(1) See Note (2) Business Combination
The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of 2017 and determined based on its Step 1 analysis that the fair value of the reporting unit exceeded the carrying value, such that the Company's goodwill was not considered impaired. Changes in the economic environment, operations of the reporting unit or other adverse events could result in future impairment charges which could have a material impact on the Company’s operating results.
(b) Other Intangible Assets
The other intangible assets represent the core deposit intangible ("CDI") acquired in business combinations. The useful life of the CDI related to the acquisitions of Puget Sound Bancorp, Washington Banking Company, Valley Community Bancshares, and Northwest Commercial Bank were estimated to be ten, ten, ten, and five years, respectively.

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The following table presents the change in other intangible assets for the periods indicated:
 Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
 (In thousands) (In thousands)
Balance at the beginning of the period $6,088
 $7,374
 $16,563
 $7,050
 $6,088
 $7,374
Additions as a result of acquisitions(1) 11,270
 
 
 
 11,270
 
Amortization (795) (324) (796) (323) (1,591) (647)
Balance at the end of the period $16,563
 $7,050
 $15,767
 $6,727
 $15,767
 $6,727
(1) See Note (2) Business Combination

(8)Junior Subordinated Debentures
As part of the acquisition of Washington Banking Company on May 1, 2014, the Company assumed trust preferred securities and junior subordinated debentures with a total fair value of $18.9 million at the merger date.
Washington Banking Master Trust, a Delaware statutory business trust, was a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Washington Banking Company created for the exclusive purposes of issuing and selling capital securities and utilizing sale proceeds to acquire junior subordinated debentures issued by the Washington Banking Company. During 2007, the Trust issued $25.0 million of trust preferred securities with a 30-year maturity, callable after the fifth year by the Washington Banking. The trust preferred securities have a quarterly adjustable rate based upon the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.56%. On the merger date, the Company acquired the Trust, which retained the Washington Banking Master Trust name, and assumed the performance and observance of the covenants under the indenture related to the trust preferred securities.
The adjustable rate of the trust preferred securities at March 31,June 30, 2018 was 3.88%3.90%. The weighted average rate of the junior subordinated debentures werewas as follows for the indicated periods:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2018 2017
Weighted average rate (1)
5.73% 4.89%
  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2018 2017 2018 2017
Weighted average rate (1)
 6.28% 5.04% 6.01% 4.96%
(1) The weighted average rate includes the accretion of the discount established at the merger date which is amortized over the life of the trust preferred securities.

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The junior subordinated debentures are the sole assets of the Trust and payments under the junior subordinated debentures are the sole revenues of the Trust. At March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the balance of the junior subordinated debentures, net of unaccreted discount, was $20.1$20.2 million and $20.0 million, respectively. All of the common securities of the Trust are owned by the Company. Heritage has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the capital securities along with all obligations of the Trust under the trust agreements. For financial reporting purposes, the Company's investment in the Master Trust is accounted for under the equity method and is included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. The junior subordinated debentures issued and guaranteed by the Company and held by the Master Trust are reflected as liabilities on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.


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(9)Repurchase Agreements
The Company utilizes repurchase agreements with one-day maturities as a supplement to funding sources. Repurchase agreements are secured by pledged investment securities available for sale. Under the repurchase agreements, the Company is required to maintain an aggregate market value of securities pledged greater than the balance of the repurchase agreements. The Company is required to pledge additional securities to cover any declines below the balance of the repurchase agreements. For additional information on the total value of investment securities pledged for repurchase agreements see Note (3) Investment Securities.
The following table presents the Company's repurchase agreement obligations by class of collateral pledged:
March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations(1):
      
Residential$11,424
 $11,239
$10,444
 $11,239
Commercial14,676
 20,582
11,724
 20,582
Total repurchase agreements$26,100
 $31,821
$22,168
 $31,821
(1) Issued and guaranteed by U.S. Government-sponsored agencies.

(10)Other Borrowings
(a) FHLB
The Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") of Des Moines functions as a member-owned cooperative providing credit for member financial institutions. Advances are made pursuant to several different programs. Each credit program has its own interest rate and range of maturities. Limitations on the amount of advances are based on a percentage of the Bank's assets or on the FHLB’s assessment of the institution’s creditworthiness. At March 31,June 30, 2018, the Bank maintained a credit facility with the FHLB of Des Moines for $913.0with available borrowing capacity of $838.1 million and had short-term FHLB advances outstanding of $30.7$75.5 million with maturity dates within 30 days. At December 31, 2017 there were FHLB advances outstanding of $92.5 million.
The following table sets forth the details of FHLB advances during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
FHLB Advances:          
Average balance during the period$35,733
 $101,130
$79,115
 $107,125
 $57,544
 $104,144
Maximum month-end balance during the period$37,200
 $126,300
$154,500
 $137,450
 $154,500
 $137,450
Weighted average rate during the period1.70% 0.81%2.04% 0.89% 1.93% 0.86%
Advances from the FHLB are collateralized by a blanket pledge on FHLB stock owned by the Bank, deposits at the FHLB, certain one-to-four single family residential loans or other assets, investment securities which are obligations of or guaranteed by the United States, or other assets. In accordance with the pledge agreement, the Company must maintain unencumbered collateral in an amount equal to varying percentages ranging from 100% to 160% of outstanding advances depending on the type of collateral.

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(b) Federal Funds Purchased
The Bank maintains advance lines with Wells Fargo Bank, US Bank, The Independent Bankers Bank ("TIB") and Pacific Coast Bankers’ Bank to purchase federal funds of up to $90.0 million as of March 31,June 30, 2018. The lines generally mature annually or are reviewed annually. As of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, there were no federal funds purchased.

(c) Credit Facilities
The Bank maintains a credit facility with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco ("Federal Reserve Bank") for $81.4with available borrowing capacity of $58.1 million as of March 31,June 30, 2018, ofon which there were no borrowings outstanding as of March 31,June 30, 2018 or December 31, 2017. Any advances on the credit facility would have to be first secured by the Bank's investment securities or loans receivable.

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(11)Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company has entered into certain interest rate swap contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments. The purpose of these derivative contracts is primarily to provide commercial business loan customers the ability to convert their loans from variable to fixed interest rates. Upon the origination of a derivative contract with a customer, the Company simultaneously enters into an offsetting derivative contract with a third party in order to offset its exposure on the variable and fixed rate components of the customer agreement. The Company recognizes immediate income based upon the difference in the bid/ask spread of the underlying transactions with its customers and the third party, which is recorded in interest rate swap fees on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Because the Company acts only as an intermediary for its customer, subsequent changes in the fair value of the underlying derivative contracts offset each other and do not significantly impact the Company’s results of operations.
The notional amounts and estimated fair values of interest rate derivative contracts outstanding at March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 are presented in the following table.
 March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
 Notional Amounts Estimated Fair Value Notional Amounts Estimated Fair Value Notional Amounts Estimated Fair Value Notional Amounts Estimated Fair Value
 (In thousands) (In thousands)
Non-hedging interest rate derivatives                
Interest rate swaps with customer (1)
 $148,238
 $(4,553) $146,537
 $(882) $163,257
 $(5,454) $146,537
 $(882)
Interest rate swap with third party (1)
 148,238
 4,553
 146,537
 882
 163,257
 5,454
 146,537
 882
 (1) The estimated fair value of the derivative included in prepaid and other assets on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition was $4.8$6.6 million and $3.4 million as of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The estimated fair value of the derivative included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition was $4.8$6.6 million and $3.4 million as of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.


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(12)Stockholders’ Equity
(a) Earnings Per Common Share
The following table illustrates the reconciliation of weighted average shares used for earnings per common share computations for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Net income:          
Net income$9,087
 $9,316
$11,857
 $11,828
 $20,944
 $21,144
Less: Dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities(51) (78)(57) (83) (110) (164)
Net income allocated to common shareholders$9,036
 $9,238
$11,800
 $11,745
 $20,834
 $20,980
Basic:          
Weighted average common shares outstanding33,332,645
 29,952,074
34,023,566
 29,939,280
 33,680,014
 29,945,641
Less: Restricted stock awards(127,099) (248,170)(88,905) (183,082) (107,897) (215,446)
Total basic weighted average common shares outstanding33,205,546
 29,703,904
33,934,661
 29,756,198
 33,572,117
 29,730,195
Diluted:          
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding33,205,546
 29,703,904
33,934,661
 29,756,198
 33,572,117
 29,730,195
Effect of potentially dilutive common shares (1)
142,556
 49,085
172,631
 83,411
 157,819
 64,042
Total diluted weighted average common shares outstanding33,348,102
 29,752,989
34,107,292
 29,839,609
 33,729,936
 29,794,237
(1) 
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Potential dilutive shares are excluded from the computation of earnings per share if their effect is anti-dilutive. For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017, there were no anti-dilutive shares outstanding related to options to acquire common stock. Anti-dilution occurs when the exercise price of a stock option or the unrecognized compensation cost per share of a restricted stock award exceeds the market price of the Company’s stock.
(b) Dividends
The timing and amount of cash dividends paid on the Company's common stock depends on the Company’s earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and other relevant factors. Dividends on common stock from the Company depend substantially upon receipt of dividends from the Bank, which is the Company’s predominant source of income.
The following table summarizes the dividend activity for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and calendar year 2017.
Declared Cash Dividend per Share Record Date Paid Date 
January 25, 2017 $0.12 February 9, 2017 February 23, 2017 
April 25, 2017 $0.13 May 10, 2017 May 24, 2017 
July 25, 2017 $0.13 August 10, 2017 August 24, 2017 
October 25, 2017 $0.13 November 8, 2017 November 22, 2017 
October 25, 2017 $0.10 November 8, 2017 November 22, 2017*
January 24, 2018 $0.15 February 7, 2018 February 21, 2018 
April 25, 2018$0.15May 10, 2018May 24, 2018
* Denotes a special dividend.
The FDIC and the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Banks have the authority under their supervisory powers to prohibit the payment of dividends by the Bank to the Company. Additionally, current guidance from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ("Federal Reserve") provides, among other things, that dividends per share on the Company’s common stock generally should not exceed earnings per share, measured over the previous four fiscal quarters. Current regulations allow the Company and the Bank to pay dividends on their common stock if the Company’s or the Bank’s regulatory capital would not be reduced below the statutory capital requirements set by the Federal Reserve and the FDIC.

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(c) Stock Repurchase Program
The Company has had various stock repurchase programs since March 1999. On October 23, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 5% of the Company's outstanding common shares, or approximately 1,513,000 shares, under the eleventh stock repurchase plan. The number, timing and price of shares repurchased will depend on business and market conditions and other factors, including opportunities to deploy the Company's capital.
Since the inception of the eleventh plan, the Company has repurchased 579,996 shares at an average share prices of $16.67. No shares were repurchased under this plan during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017.
In addition to the stock repurchases under a plan, the Company repurchases shares to pay withholding taxes on the vesting of restricted stock awards and units. The following table provides total repurchased shares for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Repurchased shares to pay withholding taxes (1)
45,426
 15,891
7,394
 11,476
 52,820
 27,367
Stock repurchase to pay withholding taxes average share price$31.66
 $23.95
$33.84
 $25.50
 $31.96
 $24.60
(1) During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, the Company repurchased 26,741 of the shares repurchased related to the withholding taxes due on the accelerated vesting of the restricted stock units of Puget Sound which were converted to Heritage common stock shares with an average share price of $31.80 under the terms of the merger. See Note (2) Business Combination.

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(d) Issuance of Common Stock
The Puget Sound Merger was effective on January 16, 2018. In conjunction with the merger was the issuance of 4,112,258 shares of the Company's common stock at the merger date share price of $31.80 for a fair value of $130.8 million.

(13)Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (“AOCI”), all of which are due to changes in the fair value of available for sale securities and are net of tax, during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:
 Three Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
 2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
 (In thousands)(In thousands)
Balance of AOCI at the beginning of period $(1,298) $(2,606)$(8,934) $(1,133) $(1,298) $(2,606)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification (7,516) 1,473
(2,358) 2,766
 (9,874) 4,239
Amounts reclassified from AOCI for gain on sale of investment securities included in net income (27) 
(14) (76) (41) (76)
Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income (7,543) 1,473
(2,372) 2,690
 (9,915) 4,163
ASU 2016-01 implementation (118) 

 
 (93) 
Balance of AOCI at the end of period $(8,959) $(1,133)$(11,306) $1,557
 $(11,306) $1,557


(14)Fair Value Measurements
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: Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, or interest in open-end mutual funds that allow the Company to sell its ownership interest back to the fund at net asset value on a daily basis. Valuations are obtained from readily available pricing sources for market transactions involving identical assets, liabilities, or funds.

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Level 2: Valuations for assets and liabilities traded in less active dealer or broker markets, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or valuations using methodologies with observable inputs.
Level 3: Valuations for assets and liabilities that are derived from other valuation methodologies, such as option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques using unobservable inputs, and not based on market exchange, dealer, or broker traded transactions. Level 3 valuations incorporate certain assumptions and projections in determining the fair value assigned to such assets or liabilities.
(a) Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
The Company used the following methods and significant assumptions to measure the fair value of certain assets on a recurring and nonrecurring basis:
Investment Securities Available for Sale:
The fair values of all investment securities are based upon the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the security. If available, fair values of investment securities are determined by quoted market prices (Level 1). For investment securities where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are calculated based on market prices on similar securities (Level 2). For investment securities where quoted prices or market prices of similar securities are not available, fair values are calculated by using observable and unobservable inputs such as discounted cash flows or other market indicators (Level 3). Security valuations are obtained from third party pricing services for comparable assets or liabilities.

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Impaired Loans:
At the time a loan is considered impaired, its impairment is measured based on either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the observable market price, or the fair market value of the collateral (less costs to sell) if the loan is collateral-dependent. Impaired loans for which impairment is measured using the discounted cash flow approach are not considered to be measured at fair value because the loan’s effective interest rate is generally not a fair value input, and for the purposes of fair value disclosures, the fair value of these loans are measured commensurate with non-impaired loans. If the Company utilizes the fair market value of the collateral method, the fair value used to measure impairment is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. 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 independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value. Non-real estate collateral may be valued using an appraisal, net book value based on the borrower’s financial statements, or aging reports, adjusted or discounted based on management’s historical knowledge, changes in market conditions from the time of the valuation and management’s expertise and knowledge of the client and client’s business (Level 3). Impaired loans are evaluated on a quarterly basis and impairment and is adjusted accordingly.
Other Real Estate Owned:
Assets acquired through or instead of loan foreclosure are initially recorded at fair value less costs to sell when acquired, establishing a new cost basis. These assets are subsequently accounted for at lower of cost or fair value less costs to sell. Fair value is commonly based on recent real estate appraisals. 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 independent appraisers to adjust for differences between the comparable sales and income data available. Such adjustments are usually significant and typically result in Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value.
Appraisals for both collateral-dependent impaired loans and other real estate owned are performed by certified general appraisers for commercial properties or certified residential appraisers for residential properties whose qualifications and licenses have been reviewed and verified by the Company. Once received, the Company reviews the assumptions and approaches utilized in the appraisal as well as the resulting fair value in comparison with independent data sources such as recent market data or industry-wide statistics. On a quarterly basis, the Company compares the actual selling price of collateral that has been liquidated to the most recent appraised value to determine what additional adjustment should be made to the appraisal value to arrive at fair value.

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Derivative Financial Instruments:
The Company obtains broker or dealer quotes to value its interest rate derivative contracts, which use valuation models using observable market data as of the measurement date (Level 2).
The following tables summarize the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
March 31, 2018June 30, 2018
Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Assets              
Investment securities available for sale:              
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-sponsored agencies$23,389
 $
 $23,389
 $
$52,064
 $
 $52,064
 $
Municipal securities204,292
 
 204,292
 
203,022
 
 203,022
 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations:              
Residential301,277
 
 301,277
 
312,122
 
 312,122
 
Commercial244,360
 
 244,360
 
250,221
 
 250,221
 
Collateralized loan obligations3,271
 
 3,271
 
2,256
 
 2,256
 
Corporate obligations16,629
 
 16,629
 
25,690
 
 25,690
 
Other asset-backed securities28,349
 
 28,349
 
28,295
 
 28,295
 
Total investment securities available for sale821,567
 
 821,567
 
873,670
 
 873,670
 
Derivative assets - interest rate swaps4,793
 
 4,793
 
6,629
 
 6,629
 
Liabilities              
Derivative liabilities - interest rate swaps$4,793
 $
 $4,793
 $
$6,629
 $
 $6,629
 $
 December 31, 2017
 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
 (In thousands)
Assets       
Investment securities available for sale:       
U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government-sponsored agencies$13,442
 $
 $13,442
 $
Municipal securities250,015
 
 250,015
 
Mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations:       
Residential280,211
 
 280,211
 
Commercial217,079
 
 217,079
 
Collateralized loan obligations4,580
 
 4,580
 
Corporate obligations16,770
 
 16,770
 
Other securities28,433
 146
 28,287
 
Total investment securities available for sale810,530
 146
 810,384
 
Derivative assets - interest rate swaps3,418
 
 3,418
 
Liabilities       
Derivative liabilities - interest rate swaps$3,418
 $
 $3,418
 $
There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017.
The Company may be required to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These adjustments to fair value usually result from application of lower-of-cost-or-market accounting or write-downs of individual assets.

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The tables below represent assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and the net losses recorded in earnings during three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017.
Basis(1)
 Fair Value at March 31, 2018  
Basis(1)
 Fair Value at June 30, 2018    
Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Net Losses (Gains)
Recorded in
Earnings 
During
the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Net Losses (Gains)
Recorded in
Earnings 
During
the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 
Net Losses
(Gains)
Recorded in
Earnings 
During
the Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Impaired loans:                        
Real estate construction and land development:                        
One-to-four family residential$976
 $307
 $
 $
 $307
 $
$976
 $304
 $
 $
 $304
 $3
 3
Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis$976
 $307
 $
 $
 $307
 $
$976
 $304
 $
 $
 $304
 $3
 $3
(1) 
Basis represents the unpaid principal balance of impaired loans.

Basis(1)
 Fair Value at December 31, 2017  
Basis(1)
 Fair Value at December 31, 2017    
Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Net Losses
Recorded in
Earnings 
During
the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 
Net Losses
Recorded in
Earnings 
During
the Three Months Ended June 30, 2017
 
Net Losses
(Gains)
Recorded in
Earnings 
During
the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Impaired loans:                        
Real estate construction and land development:                        
One-to-four family residential$976
 $307
 $
 $
 $307
 $
$976
 $307
 $
 $
 $307
 $
 
Total assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis$976
 $307
 $
 $
 $307
 $
$976
 $307
 $
 $
 $307
 $
 $
(1) 
Basis represents the unpaid principal balance of impaired loans.

The following table presents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
 March 31, 2018
 
Fair
Value
 
Valuation
Technique(s)
 Unobservable Input(s) 
Range of Inputs; Weighted
Average
 (Dollars in thousands)
Impaired loans$307
 Market approach Adjustment for differences between the comparable sales (91.5%) - (14.4)%; (44.0%)
 June 30, 2018
 
Fair
Value
 
Valuation
Technique(s)
 Unobservable Input(s) 
Range of Inputs; Weighted
Average
 (Dollars in thousands)
Impaired loans$304
 Market approach Adjustment for differences between the comparable sales (91.2%) - (14.4)%; (44.0%)
 December 31, 2017
 
Fair
Value
 
Valuation
Technique(s)
 Unobservable Input(s) 
Range of Inputs; Weighted
Average
 (Dollars in thousands)
Impaired loans$307
 Market approach Adjustment for differences between the comparable sales (91.5%) - (14.4%); (44.0%)


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(b) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Because broadly traded markets do not exist for most of the Company’s financial instruments, the fair value calculations attempt to incorporate the effect of current market conditions at a specific time. These determinations are subjective in nature, involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and do not include tax ramifications;

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therefore, the results cannot be determined with precision, substantiated by comparison to independent markets and may not be realized in an actual sale or immediate settlement of the instruments. There may be inherent weaknesses in any calculation technique, and changes in the underlying assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates of future cash flows, could significantly affect the results. For all of these reasons, the aggregation of the fair value calculations presented herein do not represent, and should not be construed to represent, the underlying value of the Company.
The tables below present the carrying value amount of the Company’s financial instruments and their corresponding estimated fair values at the dates indicated.
March 31, 2018June 30, 2018
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Fair Value Measurements Using:Carrying Value
Fair Value
Fair Value Measurements Using:

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Financial Assets:                  
Cash and cash equivalents$130,309
 $130,309
 $130,309
 $
 $
$129,943
 $129,943
 $129,943
 $
 $
Investment securities available for sale821,567
 821,567
 
 821,567
 
873,670
 873,670
 
 873,670
 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock6,824
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
8,616
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
Loans held for sale2,669
 2,763
 
 2,763
 
3,598
 3,708
 
 3,708
 
Total loans receivable, net3,248,654
 3,240,722
 
 
 3,240,722
$3,294,316
 $3,277,881
 $
 $
 $3,277,881
Accrued interest receivable13,602
 13,602
 3
 3,698
 9,901
13,482
 13,482
 28
 3,826
 9,628
Derivative assets - interest rate swaps4,793
 4,793
 

4,793
 
6,629
 6,629
 

6,629
 
Equity security162
 162
 162
 
 
162
 162
 162
 
 
Financial Liabilities:                  
Noninterest deposits, interest bearing demand deposits, money market accounts and savings accounts3,482,365
 3,482,365
 3,482,365
 
 
3,508,300
 3,508,300
 3,508,300
 
 
Certificate of deposit accounts422,376
 425,324
 
 425,324
 
460,635
 463,971
 
 463,971
 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances30,700
 30,700
 
 30,700
 
75,500
 75,500
 
 75,500
 
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase26,100
 26,100
 26,100
 
 
22,168
 22,168
 22,168
 
 
Junior subordinated debentures20,083
 19,500
 
 
 19,500
20,156
 20,000
 
 
 20,000
Accrued interest payable174
 174
 42
 87
 45
198
 198
 46
 107
 45
Derivative liabilities - interest rate swaps4,793
 4,793
 
 4,793
 
6,629
 6,629
 
 6,629
 

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 December 31, 2017
 Carrying Value Fair Value Fair Value Measurements Using:
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
 (In thousands)
Financial Assets:         
Cash and cash equivalents$103,015
 $103,015
 $103,015
 $
 $
Investment securities available for sale810,530
 810,530
 146
 810,384
 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock8,347
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
 N/A
Loans held for sale2,288
 2,364
 
 2,364
 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses2,816,985
 2,810,401
 
 
 2,810,401
Accrued interest receivable12,244
 12,244
 23
 3,772
 8,449
Derivative assets - interest rate swaps3,418
 3,418
 
 3,418
 
Financial Liabilities:         
Noninterest deposits, interest bearing demand deposits, money market accounts and savings accounts$2,994,662
 $2,994,662
 $2,994,662
 $
 $
Certificate of deposit accounts398,398
 397,039
 
 397,039
 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances92,500
 92,500
 
 92,500
 
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase31,821
 31,821
 31,821
 
 
Junior subordinated debentures20,009
 18,500
 
 
 18,500
Accrued interest payable162
 162
 45
 79
 38
Derivative liabilities - interest rate swaps3,418
 3,418
 
 3,418
 

(15)Stock-Based Compensation
On July 24, 2014, the Company's shareholders approved the Heritage Financial Corporation 2014 Omnibus Equity Plan (the "Plan") that provides for the issuance of 1,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards (which includes restricted stock units, restricted stock, performance units, performance shares or bonus shares) and cash incentive awards. The Company issues new shares of common stock to satisfy share option exercises and restricted stock awards. As of March 31,June 30, 2018, shares that remain available for future issuance under the Company's stock-based compensation plans was 970,132.964,832.
(a) Stock Option Awards
Stock options generally vest ratably over three years and expire five years after they become exercisable or vest ratably over four years and expire ten years from date of grant. For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company did not recognize any compensation expense or related tax benefit related to stock options as all of the compensation expense related to the outstanding stock options had been previously recognized. The intrinsic value and cash proceeds from options exercised during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 was $24,000$82,000 and $21,000,$47,000, respectively. The intrinsic value and cash proceeds from options exercised during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 was $98,000 and $109,000, respectively.

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The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017:
Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price 
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (In years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value (In
thousands)
Shares Weighted-Average Exercise Price 
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (In years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value (In
thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 201637,495
 $13.77
    37,495
 $13.77
    
Exercised(8,372) 13.03
  (8,372) 13.03
  
Forfeited or expired(550) 11.35
  (1,308) 13.53
  
Outstanding, vested and expected to vest and exercisable at March 31, 201728,573
 $14.03
 2.81 $306
Outstanding, vested and expected to vest and exercisable at June 30, 201727,815
 $14.00
 2.63 $348
          
Outstanding at December 31, 201723,231
 $14.21
  23,231
 $14.21
  
Exercised(1,428) 14.77
  (4,042) 11.55
  
Forfeited or expired(831) 14.77
  (831) 14.77
  
Outstanding, vested and expected to vest and exercisable at March 31, 201820,972
 $14.15
 1.96 $345
Outstanding, vested and expected to vest and exercisable at June 30, 201818,358
 $14.77
 1.90 $369

(b) Restricted Stock Awards
Restricted stock awards granted generally have a four-year cliff vesting or four-year ratable vesting schedule. For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, the Company recognized compensation expense related to restricted stock awards of $283,000$249,000 and $532,000, respectively, and a related tax benefit of $60,000.$52,000 and $112,000, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, the Company recognized compensation expense related to restricted stock awards of $445,000$359,000 and $804,000, respectively, and a related tax benefit of $156,000.$126,000 and $282,000, respectively. As of March 31,June 30, 2018,, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock awards was $1.2 million$949,000 and the related weighted average period over which the compensation expense is expected to be recognized is approximately 1.311.38 years. The vesting date fair value of the restricted stock awards that vested during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017 was $1.3$2.1 million for both periods.and $2.6 million, respectively.
The following table summarizes the restricted stock award activity for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017:
Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueShares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at December 31, 2016261,296
 $16.80
261,296
 $16.80
Granted
 
Vested(52,201) 16.60
(105,972) 16.47
Forfeited(5,270) 16.78
(7,704) 16.78
Nonvested at March 31, 2017203,825
 $16.85
Nonvested at June 30, 2017147,620
 $17.04
      
Nonvested at December 31, 2017137,399
 $17.00
137,399
 $17.00
Granted
 
Vested(42,137) 16.92
(66,193) 16.67
Forfeited
 
(2,394) 16.86
Nonvested at March 31, 201895,262
 $17.04
Nonvested at June 30, 201868,812
 $17.32

(c) Restricted Stock Units
During 2017, the Company began issuing performance-based stock-settled restricted stock unit awards ("PRSU") and stock-settled restricted stock unit awards ("RSU"), collectively called "units". Restricted stock units granted vest ratably over three years. Performance restricted stock units granted generally have a three-year cliff vesting schedule. Additionally, performance restricted stock unit grants may be subject to performance-based vesting as well as other approved vesting conditions. The number of shares of actually delivered pursuant to the PRSUs depends on the performance of the Company's Total Shareholder Return and Return on Average Assets over the performance period in relation to the performance of the common stock of a predetermined peer group. The conditions

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value of such PRSUs was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation and will be recognized over the subsequent three years. The Monte-Carlo simulation model uses the same input assumptions as the Black-Scholes model; however, it also further incorporates into the fair value determination the possibility that the market condition may not be satisfied. Compensation costs related to these awards are recognized regardless of whether the market condition is satisfied, provided that the requisite service has been provided.
Expected volatilities in the model were estimated using a historical period consistent with the performance period of approximately three years. The risk-free interest rate was based on the United States Treasury rate for a term commensurate with the expected life of the grant. The Company used the following assumptions to estimate the fair value of PRSUs granted during the periods indicated:February 2018 and 2017:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 20172018 2017
Shares issued5,550
 6,089
5,550
 6,089
Expected Term in Years2.84
 2.85
2.84
 2.85
Weighted-Average Risk Free Interest Rate2.39% 1.40%2.39% 1.40%
Expected Dividend Yield% %% %
Weighted-Average Fair Value27.69
 24.39
27.69
 24.39
Correlation coefficientABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index
 ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index
ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index
 ABA NASDAQ Community Bank Index
Range of peer company volatilities18.99% - 51.42%
 17.8% - 63.1%
18.99% - 51.42%
 17.8% - 63.1%
Range of peer company correlation coefficients28.16% - 94.29%
 8.24% - 89.79%
28.16% - 94.29%
 8.24% - 89.79%
Heritage volatility22.3% 21.8%22.3% 21.8%
Heritage correlation coefficient76.44% 75.93%76.44% 75.93%
For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, the Company recognized compensation expense related to the units of $340,000,$435,000 and $775,000, respectively, and a related tax benefit of $72,000.$91,000 and $163,000, respectively. For the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2017, the Company recognized compensation expense related the units of $65,000.$171,000 and $236,000, respectively, and a related tax benefit of $60,000 and $83,000, respectively. As of March 31,June 30, 2018, the total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested units was $4.3$4.1 million and the related weighted average period over which the compensation expense is expected to be recognized is approximately 2.832.65 years. The vesting date fair value of the units that vested during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 was $711,000.$1.0 million. There were no units that vested during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017.
The following table summarizes the unit activity for the threesix months ended March 31, 2018:June 30, 2018 and 2017:
Shares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueShares Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at December 31, 2016
 $

 $
Granted80,735
 25.23
92,019
 25.29
Vested
 
Forfeited
 
(909) 25.35
Nonvested at March 31, 201780,735
 $25.23
Nonvested at June 30, 201791,110
 $25.29
      
Nonvested at December 31, 201790,544
 $25.31
90,544
 $25.31
Granted102,939
 29.79
114,015
 30.61
Vested(22,274) 25.30
(32,262) 25.42
Forfeited(262) 25.35
(3,644) 27.87
Nonvested at March 31, 2018170,947
 $28.01
Nonvested at June 30, 2018168,653
 $28.51


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(16)Cash Requirement
Beginning on January 16, 2018, theThe Company wasis required to maintain an average reserve balance with the Federal Reserve Bank or maintain such reserve balance in the form of cash. The required reserve balance at MarchJune 30, 2018 and December 31, 20182017 was $25.0$10.9 million and $60,000, respectively, and was met by holding cash and maintainedmaintaining an average balance with the Federal Reserve Bank.


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(17)Subsequent Event

On July 2, 2018, the Company completed the previously announced acquisition of Premier Commercial. As of the acquisition date, Premier Commercial was merged with and into Heritage and Premier Community Bank was merged with and into Heritage Bank. Premier Commercial had six branch locations. The Premier Merger is being accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting.
Pursuant the terms of the merger agreement, Premier Commercial shareholders received 0.4863 shares of Heritage common stock for each share of Premier Commercial common stock. Based on the June 29, 2018 closing price of Heritage common stock of $34.85, Heritage issued 2,848,579 shares of the Company's common stock and paid $2,000 in cash for fractional shares for total consideration of $99.3 million, including the value of the outstanding shares of Premier Commercial restricted stock which vested immediately at the merger date.
The operating results of the Company didfor the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 do not have a cash requirement reserveinclude the operating results related to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Premier Merger as it was not completed until July 2, 2018. As of June 30, 2018, Premier Commercial had total assets of $381.7 million, total loans of $335.3 million and total deposits of $319.3 million. It is not practical to present financial information related to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed from Premier Commercial at December 31, 2017.this time because the fair value information has not been finalized.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company incurred acquisition related costs of $329,000 and $653,000, respectively, related to the Premier Merger.

ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of the Company as of and for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018. The information contained in this section should be read with the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes included herein, and the December 31, 2017 audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Overview
Heritage Financial Corporation is a bank holding company which primarily engages in the business activities of our wholly-owned financial institution subsidiary, Heritage Bank. We provide financial services to our local communities with an ongoing strategic focus on our commercial banking relationships, market expansion and asset quality. At March 31,June 30, 2018, we had total assets of $4.68$4.79 billion and total stockholders’ equity of $634.7$639.5 million. The Company’s business activities generally are limited to passive investment activities and oversight of its investment in the Bank. Accordingly, the information set forth in this report relates primarily to the Bank’s operations.
Our business consists primarily of commercial lending and deposit relationships with small businesses and their owners in our market areas and attracting deposits from the general public. We also make real estate construction and land development loans and consumer loans. We additionally originate for sale or for investment purposes one-to-four family residential loans on residential properties located primarily in our markets.
Our core profitability depends primarily on our net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between interest income, which is the income that we earn on interest earning assets, comprised primarily of loans and investment securities, and interest expense, which is the amount we pay on our interest bearing liabilities, consisting primarily of deposits. Management strives to match the repricing characteristics of the interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities to protect net interest income from changes in market interest rates and changes in the shape of the yield curve. Like most financial institutions, our net interest income is affected significantly by general and local economic conditions, particularly changes in market interest rates, and by governmental policies and actions of regulatory agencies. Net interest income is additionally affected by changes on the volume and mix of interest earning assets, interest earned on these assets, the volume and mix of interest bearing liabilities and interest paid on these liabilities.
Our net income is affected by many factors, including the provision for loan losses. The provision for loan losses is dependent on changes in the loan portfolio and management’s assessment of the collectability of the loan portfolio as well as prevailing economic and market conditions. The allowance for loan losses reflects the amount that we believe is appropriate to provide for probable incurred credit losses in our loan portfolio.

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Net income is also affected by noninterest income and noninterest expense. Noninterest income primarily consists of service charges and other fees, gain on sale of loans (net) and other income. Noninterest expense consists primarily of compensation and employee benefits, occupancy and equipment, professional services and data processing. Compensation and employee benefits consist primarily of the salaries and wages paid to our employees, payroll taxes, expenses for retirement and other employee benefits. Occupancy and equipment expenses are the fixed and variable costs of buildings and equipment, and consist primarily of lease payments, depreciation charges, maintenance, and costs of utilities. Data processing consists primarily of processing and network services related to the Bank’s core operating system, including account processing systems, electronic payments processing of products and services, and internet and mobile banking channels.
Results of operations may also be affected significantly by general and local economic and competitive conditions, governmental policies and actions of regulatory authorities. Other income and other expenses are also impacted by growth of operations and growth in the number of loan and deposit accounts through acquisitions and core banking business growth.


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Earnings Summary
Comparison of quarter ended June 30, 2018 to the comparable quarter in the prior year.
Net income was $9.1$11.9 million, or $0.27$0.35 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to $9.3$11.8 million, or $0.31$0.40 per diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017. Net income decreased $229,000,increased $29,000, or 2.5%0.2%, for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 primarily due to an increase in net interest income of $9.6 million, or 28.2%, offset partially by anincrease in noninterest expense of $9.5$7.9 million, or 35.0%28.4%, partially offset by an increaseand a decrease in noninterest income of $3.1 million, or 29.3%. The increases in net interest income and noninterest expense were primarily the result of $7.8the Puget Sound Merger completed in January 2018. The decrease in noninterest income was due primarily to a gain on sale of a previously classified purchased credit impaired loan in the amount of $3.0 million or 23.4%.recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2017.
Net interest income as a percentage of average interest earning assets (net interest margin) increased 2330 basis points to 4.12%4.22% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to 3.89%3.92% for the same period in 2017. The increase in net interest margin was primarily due to an increase in average total loan receivable, net balances, and increases in loan yields and investment yields.yields, offset partially by an increase in the cost of interest bearing liabilities.
The efficiency ratio consists of noninterest expense divided by the sum of net interest income before provision for loan losses plus noninterest income. The Company’s efficiency ratio was 75.95%69.58% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to 67.23%62.01% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017. The change in the efficiency ratio was primarily attributable to the increase in noninterest expense as a result of the Puget Sound Merger completed in January 2018, acquisition costs associated with the Puget Sound Merger and certainthe Premier Merger, the buy-out of a third party contract in the amount $1.7 million during the three months ended June 30, 2018 and and a gain on sale of a previously classified purchased credit impaired loan in the amount of $3.0 million recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2017.
Comparison of six months ended June 30, 2018 to the comparable period in the prior year
Net income was $20.9 million, or $0.62 per diluted common share, for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $21.1 million, or $0.71 per diluted common share, for the six months ended June 30, 2017. Net income decreased $200,000, or 0.9%, for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017 primarily due to an increase in noninterest expense of $17.4 million, or 31.7% and a decrease in noninterest income of $3.0 million, or 16.3%, partially offset by an increase in net interest income of $17.3 million, or 25.7%. The increases in noninterest expense and net interest income during the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 were primarily the result of the Puget Sound Merger. The decrease in noninterest income was due primarily to a gain on sale of a previously classified purchased credit impaired loan in the amount of $3.0 million recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2017.
The net interest margin increased 26 basis points to 4.17% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 3.91% for the same period in 2017. Net interest margin increased due to increases in loan yields and in balances and yields on investments, offset partially by increases in the cost of interest bearing deposits.
The Company’s efficiency ratio was 72.67% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 64.49% for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The change in the efficiency ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017 was primarily attributable to additional noninterest expense as a result of the Puget Sound Merger, acquisition costs.costs associate with Puget Sound Merger and Premier Merger, and the buy-out of a third party contract in the amount $1.7 million, further explained in the "Noninterest Expense" section,

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during the three months ended June 30, 2018 as well as a gain on sale of a previously classified purchased credit impaired loan in the amount of $3.0 million recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2017.
Net Interest Income
One of the Company's key sources of earnings is net interest income. There are several factors that affect net interest income including, but not limited to, the volume, pricing, mix and maturity of interest earning assets and interest bearing liabilities; the volume of noninterest bearing deposits and other liabilities and stockholders' equity; the volume of noninterest earning assets; market interest rate fluctuations; and asset quality.
Comparison of quarter ended June 30, 2018 to the comparable quarter in the prior year.
Net interest income increased $7.8$9.6 million, or 23.4%28.2%, to $40.9$43.7 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to $33.1$34.1 million for the same period in 2017. The increase in net interest income was primarily due to increases in average interest earning assets primarily as a result of the Puget Sound Merger and, to a lesser extent, organic growth. Net interest income also increased due to increases in yields on interest earning assets as a result of a higher yield curveshort-term interest rates reflecting increases in the current market.target federal funds rate over the last year. The following table provides relevant net interest income information for the dates indicated.

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Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,
2018 20172018 2017
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Earned/
Paid
 
Average
Yield/
Rate (1)
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Earned/
Paid
 
Average
Yield/
Rate
(1)
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Earned/
Paid
 
Average
Yield/
Rate (1)
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Earned/
Paid
 
Average
Yield/
Rate
(1)
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Interest Earning Assets:                      
Total loans receivable, net (2) (3)
$3,150,869
 $38,159
 4.91% $2,631,816
 $30,485
 4.70%$3,266,092
 $41,141
 5.05% $2,657,946
 $31,500
 4.75%
Taxable securities599,015
 3,529
 2.39
 567,318
 3,049
 2.18
638,092
 4,068
 2.56
 567,066
 3,141
 2.22
Nontaxable securities (3)
223,631
 1,341
 2.43
 222,266
 1,268
 2.31
201,104
 1,220
 2.43
 224,719
 1,304
 2.33
Other interest earning assets52,123
 299
 2.33
 31,721
 61
 0.78
51,022
 242
 1.90
 39,403
 96
 0.98
Total interest earning assets4,025,638
 43,328
 4.37% 3,453,121
 34,863
 4.09%4,156,310
 46,671
 4.50% 3,489,134
 36,041
 4.14%
Noninterest earning assets527,947
     426,777
    570,409
     420,658
    
Total assets$4,553,585
     $3,879,898
    $4,726,719
     $3,909,792
    
Interest Bearing Liabilities:                      
Certificates of deposit$423,569
 $760
 0.73% $351,300
 $416
 0.48%$418,129
 $797
 0.76% $363,053
 $479
 0.53%
Savings accounts506,158
 416
 0.33
 506,159
 264
 0.21
512,832
 487
 0.38
 497,033
 316
 0.26
Interest bearing demand and money market accounts1,745,795
 784
 0.18
 1,483,168
 586
 0.16
1,796,095
 911
 0.20
 1,484,767
 612
 0.17
Total interest bearing deposits2,675,522
 1,960
 0.30
 2,340,627
 1,266
 0.22
2,727,056
 2,195
 0.32
 2,344,853
 1,407
 0.24
FHLB advances and other borrowings35,733
 150
 1.70
 101,130
 203
 0.81
79,120
 402
 2.04
 107,132
 239
 0.89
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase30,265
 17
 0.23
 19,019
 10
 0.21
27,935
 16
 0.23
 22,852
 12
 0.21
Junior subordinated debentures20,035
 283
 5.73
 19,750
 238
 4.89
20,108
 315
 6.28
 19,822
 249
 5.04
Total interest bearing liabilities2,761,555
 2,410
 0.35% 2,480,526
 1,717
 0.28%2,854,219
 2,928
 0.41% 2,494,659
 1,907
 0.31%
Demand and other noninterest bearing deposits1,113,286
     866,469
    1,175,331
     873,314
    
Other noninterest bearing liabilities63,770
     47,213
    60,434
     44,582
    
Stockholders’ equity614,974
     485,690
    636,735
     497,237
    
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$4,553,585
     $3,879,898
    $4,726,719
     $3,909,792
    
Net interest income
 $40,918
     $33,146
  
 $43,743
     $34,134
  
Net interest spread    4.02%     3.81%    4.09%     3.83%
Net interest margin    4.12%     3.89%    4.22%     3.92%
Average interest earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities    145.77%     139.21%    145.62%     139.86%
(1) 
Annualized
(2)  
The average loan balances presented in the table are net of allowances for loan losses. Nonaccrual loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.
(3)  
Yields on tax-exempt securities and loans have not been stated on a tax-equivalent basis.

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Interest Income
Total interest income increased $8.5$10.6 million, or 24.3%29.5%, to $43.3$46.7 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to $34.9$36.0 million for the same period in 2017. The balance of average interest earning assets increased $572.5$667.2 million, or 16.6%19.1%, to $4.03$4.16 billion for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from $3.45$3.49 billion for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 and the yield on total interest earning assets increased 2836 basis points to 4.37%4.50% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to 4.09%4.14% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017.
Interest income from interest and fees on loans increased $7.7$9.6 million, or 25.2%30.6%, to $38.2$41.1 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from $30.5$31.5 million for the same period in 2017 primarily due to an increase in average total loans receivable, net of $519.1$608.1 million, or 19.7%22.9%, as a result of loan growth which was substantially due to the Puget Sound Merger. The loan yield increased 2130 basis points to 4.91%5.05% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from 4.70%4.75% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017. The increase in loan yield was due to a combination of higher contractual note rates as a result of the increasing interest rate environment, higher loan yields from the loans acquired in the Puget Sound Merger as compared to legacy Heritage loans, and an increase in incremental accretion on purchased loans substantially due fromto loans acquired in the Puget Sound Merger.

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The following table presents the loan yield and effects of the incremental accretion on purchased loans for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017:
 Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
Loan yield, excluding incremental accretion on purchased loans (1)
 4.70% 4.52% 4.81% 4.53%
Impact on loan yield from incremental accretion on purchased loans (1)
 0.21% 0.18% 0.24% 0.22%
Loan yield 4.91% 4.70% 5.05% 4.75%
        
Incremental accretion on purchased loans (1)
 $1,632
 $1,170
 $1,992
 $1,481
(1) 
As of the dates of the completion of each of the merger and acquisition transactions, purchased loans were recorded at their estimated fair value, including our estimate of future expected cash flows until the ultimate resolution of these credits. The difference between the contractual loan balance and the fair value represents the purchased discount. The purchased discount is modified quarterly as a result of cash flow re-estimation. The incremental accretion income represents the amount of income recorded on the purchased loans in excess of the contractual stated interest rate in the individual loan notes.
Incremental accretion income was $1.6$2.0 million and $1.2$1.5 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The increase in the incremental accretion during the three months ended June 30, 2018 was primarily due to the accretion of the loans acquired in the Puget Sound Merger totaling approximately $479,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2018. The Company does not anticipate this same accretion yield for Puget Sound Merger in future periods as nearly $316,000 of the accretion was a result of unanticipated pay-offs of three significant loans during the three months ended March 31, 2018.Merger. The incremental accretion and the impact to loan yield will change during any quarter based on the volume of prepayments, but is expected to decrease over time as the balance of the purchased loans continues to decrease.
Total interest income increased primarily due to the increase in interest and fees on loans discussed above and secondarily due to a $553,000,an $843,000, or 12.8%19.0%, increase in interest income on investment securities to $4.9$5.3 million during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from $4.3$4.4 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017. The increase in income on investment securities was primarily a result of an increase in investment yields, primarily reflecting the effect of the rise in interest rates on our adjustable rate investment securities, and an increase in the average balance ofsecondarily to higher yields on new investment securitiespurchases for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. Yields on taxable securities increased 2134 basis points to 2.39%2.56% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from 2.18%2.22% for the same period in 2017. Yields on nontaxable securities increased 1210 basis points to 2.43% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from 2.31%2.33% for the same period in 2017. The average balance of investment securities increased $33.1$47.4 million, or 4.2%6.0%, to $822.6$839.2 million during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from $789.6$791.8 million during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017. The Company has actively managed its investment securities portfolio to improve performance in an increasing rate environment.
AverageInterest income on other interest earning assets increased $20.4 million,$146,000, or 64.3%152.1%, to $52.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $31.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The increase was due to a combination of an increase in the yields reflecting the rise in interest rates and an increase in interest earning deposits as the Bank held more funds in interest earning accounts at the Federal Reserve Bank compared to the same period in 2017, substantially due to the Puget Sound Merger, and an increase inMerger. Average other interest earning assets increased $11.6 million, or 29.5%, to $51.0 million for the yields reflectingthree months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $39.4 million for the risk in interest rates.three months ended June 30, 2017.

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Interest Expense
Total interest expense increased $693,000,$1.0 million, or 40.4%53.5%, to $2.4$2.9 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to $1.7$1.9 million for the same period in 2017. The average cost of interest bearing liabilities increased seven10 basis points to 0.35%0.41% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from 0.28%0.31% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 as a result of the rise in market interest rates. Total average interest bearing liabilities increased $281.0$359.6 million, or 11.3%14.4%, to $2.76$2.85 billion for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from $2.48$2.49 billion for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 substantially due to the Puget Sound Merger.
The average cost of interest bearing deposits increased eight basis points to 0.30%0.32% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from 0.22%0.24% for the same period in 2017 primarily as a result of the increase in market interest rates. The cost of certificates of deposit increased 23 basis points to 0.76% for the three months ended June 30, 2018 from 0.53% for the same period in 2017. The Company was able to mitigate the rise in market interest rates by increasing the average balance of noninterest bearing deposits at a higher growth rate than that of interest bearing deposits. The average balance of noninterest bearing deposits increased by $302.0 million, or 34.6%, for the three months ended June 30, 2018 to $1.18 billion the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to an increase in the average balance of interest bearing demand and money market deposits increased $262.6of $311.3 million, or 17.7%21.0%, for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 to $1.75$1.80 billion at March 31,June 30, 2018 from $1.48 billionand an increase in the average balance of certificate of deposit accounts $55.1 million, or 15.2%, for the three months ended June 30, 2018 to $418.1 million at December 31, 2017June 30, 2018. The total cost of deposits increased to 0.23% for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 0.18% for the same period in 2017. The increase in average deposits was primarily as a result of the Puget Sound Merger. The cost of certificates of deposits increased 25 basis points to 0.73%

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for the three months ended March 31, 2018 from 0.48% for the same period in 2017 primarily as a result of the rise in interest rates.
Interest expense on FHLB advances and other borrowings decreased $53,000,increased $163,000, or 26.1%68.2%, to $150,000$402,000 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from $203,000$239,000 for the same period in 2017 due to an increase in market rates, partially offset by a decrease in the average balance, partially offset bybalance. The average cost of FHLB advances and other borrowings for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was 2.04%, an increase of 115 basis points from 0.89% for the same period in rates.2017. The average balance for FHLB advances and other borrowings decreased $65.4$28.0 million, or 64.7%26.1%, to $35.7$79.1 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from $101.1$107.1 million for the same period in 2017, as a result of pay downsrepayments from using cash and cash proceeds from the sale of investment securities acquired in the Puget Sound Merger.
The average rate of the junior subordinated debentures, including the effects of accretion of the discount established as of the date of the merger with Washington Banking Company, for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 was 5.73%6.28%, an increase of 84124 basis points from 4.89%5.04% for the same period in 2017. The rate increase on the junior subordinated debentures was due to an increase in the three-month LIBOR rate to 2.32%2.34% at March 31,June 30, 2018 from 1.15%1.30% on March 31,June 30, 2017.

Net Interest Margin
Net interest margin increased 2330 basis points for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 to 4.12%4.22% from 3.89%3.92% for the same period in 2017 primarily due to the above mentioned increasechanges in net interest income.yields and costs of funds. The net interest spread increased 2126 basis points for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 to 4.02%4.09% from 3.81%3.83% for the same period in 2017 primarily due to the increase in yields on total interest earning assets.
Net interest margin is impacted by the incremental accretion on purchased loans. The following table presents the net interest margin and effects of the incremental accretion on purchased loans for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017:
 Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017 2018 2017
Net interest margin, excluding incremental accretion on purchased loans (1)
 3.96% 3.75% 4.03% 3.75%
Impact on net interest margin from incremental accretion on purchased loans (1)
 0.16
 0.14
 0.19
 0.17
Net interest margin 4.12% 3.89% 4.22% 3.92%
(1)
As of the dates of the completion of each of the merger and acquisition transactions, purchased loans were recorded at their estimated fair value, including our estimate of future expected cash flows until the ultimate resolution of these credits. The difference between the contractual loan balance and the fair value represents the purchased discount. The purchased discount is modified quarterly as a result of cash flow re-estimation. The incremental accretion income represents the amount of income recorded on the purchased loans in excess of the contractual stated interest rate in the individual loan notes.

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Comparison of six months ended June 30, 2018 to the comparable period in the prior year
Net interest income increased $17.3 million, or 25.7%, to $84.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $67.3 million for the same period in 2017. The following table provides relevant net interest income information for the dates indicated.
 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2018 2017
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Earned/
Paid
 
Average
Yield/
Rate (1)
 
Average
Balance
 
Interest
Earned/
Paid
 Average
Yield/
Rate (1)
 (Dollars in thousands)
Interest Earning Assets:           
Total loans receivable, net (2) (3)$3,208,799
 $79,300
 4.98% $2,644,953
 $61,985
 4.73%
Taxable securities614,488
 7,597
 2.49
 567,192
 6,190
 2.20
Nontaxable securities (3)212,305
 2,561
 2.43
 223,499
 2,572
 2.32
Other interest earning assets52,302
 460
 1.77
 31,389
 143
 0.92
Total interest earning assets4,087,894
 89,918
 4.44% 3,467,033
 70,890
 4.12%
Noninterest earning assets552,736
     427,894
    
Total assets$4,640,630
     $3,894,927
    
Interest Bearing Liabilities:           
Certificates of deposit$420,834
 $1,557
 0.75% $357,209
 $894
 0.50%
Savings accounts509,514
 902
 0.36
 501,571
 581
 0.23
Interest bearing demand and money market accounts1,771,084
 1,696
 0.19
 1,483,972
 1,198
 0.16
Total interest bearing deposits2,701,432
 4,155
 0.31
 2,342,752
 2,673
 0.23
FHLB advances and other borrowings57,546
 552
 1.93
 104,148
 442
 0.86
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase29,094
 33
 0.23
 20,946
 22
 0.21
Junior subordinated debentures20,071
 598
 6.01
 19,786
 487
 4.96
Total interest bearing liabilities2,808,143
 5,338
 0.38% 2,487,632
 3,624
 0.29%
Demand and other noninterest bearing deposits1,144,479
     869,910
    
Other noninterest bearing liabilities62,094
     45,890
    
Stockholders’ equity625,914
     491,495
    
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$4,640,630
     $3,894,927
    
Net interest income  $84,580
     $67,266
  
Net interest spread    4.06%     3.83%
Net interest margin    4.17%     3.91%
Average interest earning assets to average interest bearing liabilities    145.57%     139.37%
(1)
Annualized
(2)
The average loan balances presented in the table are net of allowances for loan losses. Nonaccrual loans have been included in the table as loans carrying a zero yield.
(3)
Yields on tax-exempt securities and loans have not been stated on a tax-equivalent basis.
Interest Income
Total interest income increased $19.0 million, or 26.8%, to $89.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $70.9 million for the same period in 2017. The balance of average interest earning assets increased $620.9 million, or 17.9%, to $4.09 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2018 from $3.47 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and the yield on total interest earning assets increased 32 basis points to 4.44% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 4.12% for the six months ended June 30, 2017.
Interest income from interest and fees on loans increased $17.3 million, or 27.9%, to $79.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 from $62.0 million for the same period in 2017 due primarily to an increase in average loans receivable, net and to a lesser extent by an increase in loan yields. Average total loans receivable, net increased $563.8 million, or 21.3%, to $3.21 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $2.64 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2017. Loan yields increased 25 basis points to 4.98% for the six months ended June 30, 2018

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from 4.73% for the six months ended June 30, 2017 due primarily to an increase in market interest rates and to a lesser extent due to an increase in incremental accretion on purchased loans.
The following table presents the loan yield and effects of the incremental accretion on purchased loans for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:
  Six Months Ended June 30,
  2018 2017
  (Dollars in thousands)
Loan yield, excluding incremental accretion on purchased loans (1)
 4.75% 4.53%
Impact on loan yield from incremental accretion on purchased loans (1)
 0.23% 0.20%
Loan yield 4.98% 4.73%
     
Incremental accretion on purchased loans (1)
 $3,624
 $2,651
(1)
As of the dates of the completion of each of the merger and acquisition transactions, purchased loans were recorded at their estimated fair value, including our estimate of future expected cash flows until the ultimate resolution of these credits. The difference between the contractual loan balance and the fair value represents the purchased discount. The purchased discount is modified quarterly as a result of cash flow re-estimation. The incremental accretion income represents the amount of income recorded on the purchased loans in excess of the contractual stated interest rate in the individual loan notes.
Incremental accretion income was $3.6 million and $2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The increase in the incremental accretion was primarily a result of the loans acquired in the Puget Sound Merger, offset partially by a continued decline in purchased loan balances including a decrease in the prepayments of purchased loans during the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. The incremental accretion is expected to decrease as the balance of the purchased loans continues to decrease.
Total interest income increased primarily due to the increase in interest and fees on loans discussed above and secondarily due to a $1.4 million, or 15.9%, increase in interest income on investment securities to $10.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018 from $8.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increase in interest income on investment securities was the result of a combination of an increase in investment yields for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 and an increase in the average balance of investment securities during the periods. Yields on taxable securities increased 29 basis points to 2.49% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 from 2.20% for the same period in 2017. Yields on nontaxable securities increased 11 basis points to 2.43% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 from 2.32% for the same period in 2017. The average balance of investment securities increased $36.1 million, or 4.6%, to $826.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018 from $790.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017. The Company has actively managed its investment securities portfolio to improve performance in an increasing rate environment.
Income on other interest earning assets increased $317,000, or 221.7%, to $460,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2018 due primarily to an increase in market interest rates and an increase in the average balances. Average other interest earning assets increased $20.9 million, or 66.6%, to $52.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $31.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increase was due primarily to an increase in interest earning deposits, as the Bank held more funds in interest earning accounts at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco compared to the same period in 2017.
Interest Expense
Total interest expense increased $1.7 million, or 47.3%, to $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $3.6 million for the same period in 2017. The cost of interest bearing liabilities increased nine basis points to 0.38% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 from 0.29% for the six months ended June 30, 2017. Total average interest bearing liabilities increased by $320.5 million, or 12.9%, to $2.81 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2018 from $2.49 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increase in costs from the prior year was primarily a result of increases in market rates and the increased use of higher cost borrowings to fund asset growth.
The cost of interest bearing deposits increased eight basis points to 0.31% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 from 0.23% for the same period in 2017 due primarily to the increase in market interest rates. The cost of certificates of deposit increased to 0.75% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 from 0.50% for the same period in 2017. The Company was able to mitigate the rising interest rates by increasing the average balance of noninterest bearing deposits at a higher growth rate than that of interest bearing deposits. The average balance of noninterest bearing deposits increased by $274.6 million, or 31.6%, during the six months ended June 30, 2018 to $1.14 billion at June 30, 2018 compared to an increase in the average interest bearing demand and money market accounts of

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$287.1 million, or 19.3%, to $1.77 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and an increase in the average certificates of deposit accounts by $63.6 million, or 17.8%, to $420.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The cost of all deposit accounts increased to 0.22% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 0.17% for the six months ended June 30, 2017.
Interest expense on FHLB advances and other borrowings increased $110,000, or 24.9%, to $552,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2018 from $442,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2017 due to a combination of an increase in the cost of funds and a decrease in average balance. The average rate of the FHLB advances and other borrowings for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was 1.93%, an increase of 107 basis points from 0.86% for the same period in 2017. The average balance for FHLB advances and other borrowings decreased $46.6 million to $57.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 from $104.1 million for the same period in 2017, due primarily to using cash and cash equivalents and proceeds from the sale of investment securities acquired in the Puget Sound Merger to pay down this higher cost funding source.
The average rate of the junior subordinated debentures, including the effects of accretion of the discount established as of the date of the merger with Washington Banking Company, for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was 6.01%, an increase of 105 basis points from 4.96% for the same period in 2017. The rate increase on the debentures was due to an increase in the three-month LIBOR rate to 2.34% at June 30, 2018 from 1.30% on June 30, 2017.

Net Interest Margin
Net interest margin for the six months ended June 30, 2018 increased 26 basis points to 4.17% from 3.91% for the same period in 2017 primarily due to the above mentioned changes in yields and costs of funds in addition to an increase in incremental accretion on purchased loans as a result of the Puget Sound Merger. The net interest spread for the six months ended June 30, 2018 increased 23 basis points to 4.06% from 3.83% for the same period in 2017.
Net interest margin is impacted by the incremental accretion on purchased loans. The following table presents the net interest margin and effects of the incremental accretion on purchased loans for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:
  Six Months Ended June 30,
  2018 2017
Net interest margin, excluding incremental accretion on purchased loans (1)
 3.99% 3.76%
Impact on net interest margin from incremental accretion on purchased loans (1)
 0.18
 0.15
Net interest margin 4.17% 3.91%
(1) 
As of the dates of the completion of each of the merger and acquisition transactions, purchased loans were recorded at their estimated fair value, including our estimate of future expected cash flows until the ultimate resolution of these credits. The difference between the contractual loan balance and the fair value represents the purchased discount. The purchased discount is modified quarterly as a result of cash flow re-estimation. The incremental accretion income represents the amount of income recorded on the purchased loans in excess of the contractual stated interest rate in the individual loan notes.

Provision for Loan Losses
The Bank has established a comprehensive methodology for determining its allowance for loan losses. The allowance for loan losses is increased by provisions for loan losses charged to expense, and is reduced by loans charged-off, net of loan recoveries or a recovery of previous provision. The amount of the provision expense recognized during the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017 was calculated in accordance with the Bank's methodology. For additional information, see the section entitled "Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses" below.
The provision for loan losses is dependent on the Bank’s ability to manage asset quality and control the level of net charge-offs through prudent underwriting standards. In addition, a decline in general economic conditions could increase future provisions for loan losses and have a material effect on the Company’s net income.
Comparison of quarter ended June 30, 2018 to the comparable quarter in the prior year.
The provision for loan losses increased $285,000,$619,000, or 32.9%54.7%, to $1.2$1.8 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from $867,000$1.1 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017. The increase in the provision for loan losses for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from the same period in 2017 was primarily the result of changes in our asset quality, volume and mix of loans, asset quality, certain environmental and historical loss factors and as a result of the impact of loan

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growth. Based on a thorough review of the loan portfolio, the Bank determined that the provision for loan losses for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was appropriate as it was calculated in accordance with the Bank's methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses.
Comparison of six months ended June 30, 2018 to the comparable period in the prior year
The provision for loan losses increased $904,000, or 45.2% to $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 from $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increase in the provision for loan losses for the six months ended June 30, 2018 from the same period in 2017 was primarily the result of changes in our volume and mix of loans, asset quality, certain environmental and historical loss factors and as a result of the impact of loan growth. Based on a thorough review of the loan portfolio, the Bank determined that the provision for loan losses for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 was appropriate as it was calculated in accordance with the Bank's methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses.


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Noninterest Incomequarter ended June 30, 2018 to the comparable quarter in the prior year.
Total noninterest income increased $118,000,decreased $3.1 million, or 1.6%29.3%, to $7.5$7.6 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to $7.3$10.7 million for the same period in 2017. The following table presents the change in the key components of noninterest income for the periods noted.
Three Months Ended March 31,    Three Months Ended June 30,    
2018 2017 Change Percentage Change2018 2017 Change Percentage Change
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Service charges and other fees$4,543
 $4,213
 $330
 7.8 %$4,695
 $4,426
 $269
 6.1 %
Gain on sale of investment securities, net35
 
 35
 100.0
18
 117
 (99) (84.6)
Gain on sale of loans, net874
 1,195
 (321) (26.9)706
 4,138
 (3,432) (82.9)
Interest rate swap fees51
 133
 (82) (61.7)309
 282
 27
 9.6
Other income1,964
 1,808
 156
 8.6
1,845
 1,746
 99
 5.7
Total noninterest income$7,467
 $7,349
 $118
 1.6 %$7,573
 $10,709
 $(3,136) (29.3)%
ServiceGain on the sale of loans, net decreased $3.4 million, or 82.9%, to $706,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $4.1 million the same period in 2017, due primarily to the gain on sale of a previously classified purchased credit impaired loan of $3.0 million recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2017.
Gain on sale of loans, net additionally decreased based on a decline in U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA") loan originations and mortgage banking activities during the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017. The detail of gain on sale of loans, net is included in the following schedule.
 Three Months Ended June 30,    
 2018 2017 Change Percentage Change
 (Dollars in thousands)
Gain on sale of mortgage loans, net$572
 $731
 $(159) (21.8)%
Gain on sale of guaranteed portion of SBA loans, net134
 409
 (275) (67.2)
Gain on sale of other loans, net
 2,998
 (2,998) (100.0)
     Gain on sale of loans, net$706
 $4,138
 $(3,432) (82.9)%
The decrease in noninterest income was offset partially by an increase in service charges and other fees increased $330,000,of $269,000, or 7.8%6.1% to $4.5$4.7 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to $4.2$4.4 million for the same period in 2017, due primarily to an increase in deposit balances and changes in fee structures on deposit accounts, including a consumer deposit account consolidation process completed at the end of 2016 and a business deposit consolidation process completed during second quarter 2017. Secondarily, service charges and other fees increased as a result of the deposit accounts acquired in the Puget Sound Merger.
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Comparison of six months ended June 30, 2018 to the comparable period in the prior year
Total noninterest income was offset by a decrease in gain on the sale of loans, net of $321,000,decreased $3.0 million, or 26.9%16.3%, to $874,000$15.1 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to $1.2$18.1 million for the same period in 2017. The following table presents the change in the key components of noninterest income for the periods noted.
 Six Months Ended June 30,    
 2018 2017 Change Percentage Change
 (Dollars in thousands)
Service charges and other fees$9,238
 $8,639
 $599
 6.9 %
Gain on sale of investment securities, net53
 117
 (64) (54.7)
Gain on sale of loans, net1,580
 5,333
 (3,753) (70.4)
Interest rate swap fees360
 415
 (55) (13.3)
Other income3,890
 3,568
 322
 9.0
Total noninterest income$15,121
 $18,072
 $(2,951) (16.3)%
Service charges and other fees increased $599,000, or 6.9% to $9.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $8.6 million for the same period in 2017, due primarily to an increase in deposit balances and changes in fee structures on deposit accounts, including a decreasebusiness deposit consolidation process completed during second quarter 2017 and deposit accounts acquired in the Puget Sound Merger.
Gain on sale of loans, net decreased $3.8 million, or 70.4% to $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $5.3 million for the same period in 2017, due primarily the gain on sale of a previously classified as purchased credit impaired loan of $3.0 million recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2017. Gain on sale of mortgage banking activities.and SBA loans also decreased during the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017 primarily due to less activity. Proceeds from sale of loans decreased $15.3$31.5 million, or 42.6%44.1% to $20.7$40.0 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from $35.7$71.4 million for the same period in 2017. The detail of gain on sale of loans, net is included in the following schedule.
Three Months Ended March 31,    Six Months Ended June 30,  
2018 2017 Change Percentage Change2018 2017 Change Percentage Change
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Gain on sale of mortgage loans, net$652
 $909
 $(257) (28.3)%$1,224
 $1,640
 $(416) (25.4)%
Gain on sale of guaranteed portion of SBA loans, net222
 286
 (64) (22.4)356
 695
 (339) (48.8)
Gain on sale of other loans, net
 2,998
 (2,998) (100.0)
Gain on sale of loans, net$874
 $1,195
 $(321) (26.9)%$1,580
 $5,333
 $(3,753) (70.4)%


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Noninterest Expense
Comparison of quarter ended June 30, 2018 to the comparable quarter in the prior year.
Noninterest expense increased $9.5$7.9 million, or 35.0%28.4%, to $36.7$35.7 million during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to $27.2$27.8 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017. The following table presents changes in the key components of noninterest expense for the periods noted.
Three Months Ended March 31,    Three Months Ended June 30,    
2018 2017 Change Percentage Change2018 2017 Change Percentage Change
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Compensation and employee benefits$21,367
 $16,024
 $5,343
 33.3 %$19,321
 $16,272
 $3,049
 18.7 %
Occupancy and equipment4,627
 3,810
 817
 21.4
4,810
 3,818
 992
 26.0
Data processing2,605
 1,915
 690
 36.0
2,507
 2,002
 505
 25.2
Marketing808
 807
 1
 0.1
823
 805
 18
 2.2
Professional services2,837
 1,009
 1,828
 181.2
3,529
 1,053
 2,476
 235.1
State and local taxes688
 549
 139
 25.3
716
 639
 77
 12.1
Federal deposit insurance premium355
 300
 55
 18.3
375
 357
 18
 5.0
Other real estate owned, net
 31
 (31) (100.0)
 21
 (21) (100.0)
Amortization of intangible assets795
 324
 471
 145.4
796
 323
 473
 146.4
Other expense2,665
 2,454
 211
 8.6
2,829
 2,519
 310
 12.3
Total noninterest expense$36,747
 $27,223
 $9,524
 35.0 %$35,706
 $27,809
 $7,897
 28.4 %
The Company has incurred significant non-recurring acquisition costs. The following table presents these expenses by key component. There were no such expenses incurred during the three months ended June 30, 2017.
 Three Months Ended June 30,
 2018
  
Compensation and employee benefits$67
Occupancy and equipment28
Data processing425
Marketing5
Professional services337
Other expense18
Total acquisition costs$880
Compensation and employee benefits increased $5.3$3.0 million, or 33.3%18.7%, to $21.4$19.3 million during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from $16.0$16.3 million during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017. The increase in the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily as a result of additional employees, and acquisition-related payments fromprimarily due to the Puget Sound Merger, of approximately $2.7 million.and standard salary increases. The average full time equivalent employees increased to 796819 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to 761750 for the same period in 2017.
Professional services increased $1.8$2.5 million, or 181.2%235.1%, to $2.8$3.5 million during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from $1.0$1.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2017. The increaseJune 30, 2017 substantially due to the buy-out of a third party contract in the amount $1.7 million. The third party assisted the Company in its deposit product realignment and was compensated based on success factors over the three months ended March 31, 2018 comparedyears subsequent to 2017implementation. The Company assessed the contract and determined that it was primarily dueadvantageous to costs of approximately $1.6 million incurred forbuy-out the contract prior to the system conversions relating to the Puget Sound Merger and Premier Merger. The Company expects the proposed Premier Merger duringaccumulated savings in future professional services expenses to fully offset the three months ended March 31, 2018.cost of the buy-out by the end of 2019. In addition, professional services costs also increased in 2018 compared to 2017 as a result of acquisition costs.
Occupancy and equipment increased $817,000,$992,000, or 21.4%26.0%, to $4.6$4.8 million during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from $3.8 million during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017. The increase in the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to 2017 was substantially related to on-going costs associated withexpansion in the Seattle, Bellevue and Portland branches.

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The Bellevue expansion included the lease obtained from the Puget Sound Merger.Merger and more space leased subsequent to the merger.
Data processing increased $690,000,$505,000, or 36.0%25.2%, to $2.6$2.5 million during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from $1.9$2.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2017. The increase in the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared toJune 30, 2017 was substantially due to acquisitioncore system conversion costs related expenses of $352,000to the Puget Sound Merger recognized during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 as well as additional operationsoperation costs associated with the increase in balances and transaction volume as a result of the Puget Sound Merger.
Amortization of intangible assets increased $471,000,$473,000, or 145.4%146.4%, to $795,000$796,000 during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from $324,000$323,000 during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017. The increase in the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to 2017 was a result of the amortization of the core deposit intangible recorded in the Puget Sound Merger of $513,000 during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.
The ratio of noninterest expense to average assets (annualized) was 3.27%3.03% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to 2.85% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017. The increase was primarily a result of increased expenses as a result of the Puget Sound Merger in addition to the buy-out of the third party contract and acquisition costs totaling $4.7 millionrecognized during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.
Comparison of six months ended June 30, 2018 to the comparable period in the prior year
Noninterest expense increased $17.4 million, or 31.7%, to $72.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to $55.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The following table presents changes in the key components of noninterest expense for the periods noted.
 Six Months Ended June 30,    
 2018 2017 Change Percentage Change
 (Dollars in thousands)
Compensation and employee benefits$40,688
 $32,296
 $8,392
 26.0 %
Occupancy and equipment9,437
 7,628
 1,809
 23.7
Data processing5,112
 3,917
 1,195
 30.5
Marketing1,631
 1,612
 19
 1.2
Professional services6,366
 2,062
 4,304
 208.7
State and local taxes1,404
 1,188
 216
 18.2
Federal deposit insurance premium730
 657
 73
 11.1
Other real estate owned, net
 52
 (52) (100.0)
Amortization of intangible assets1,591
 647
 944
 145.9
Other expense5,494
 4,973
 521
 10.5
Total noninterest expense$72,453
 $55,032
 $17,421
 31.7 %
The Company has incurred significant non-recurring acquisition costs. The following table presents these expenses by key component. There were no such expenses incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2017.
 Six Months Ended June 30,
 2018
  
Compensation and employee benefits$2,891
Occupancy and equipment37
Data processing777
Marketing5
Professional services1,935
Other expense43
Total acquisition costs$5,688
Compensation and employee benefits increased $8.4 million, or 26.0%, to $40.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018 from $32.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increase in the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 2017 was primarily due to increases in employees primarily due to the Puget Sound

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Merger, increases in senior level staffing, and increases in standard salary in addition to acquisition-related payments related to the Puget Sound Merger of $2.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018.
Occupancy and equipment increased $1.8 million, or 23.7%, to $9.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018 from $7.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increase in the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 2017 was substantially related to expansion in the Seattle, Bellevue and Portland branches. The Bellevue expansion included the lease obtained from the Puget Sound Merger and more space leased subsequent to the merger.
Data processing increased $1.2 million, or 30.5%, to $5.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018 from $3.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017 primarily due to acquisition costs. The increase in the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 2017 was additionally due to higher transactional activity in the core operating system and internet banking as a result of the Puget Sound Merger and organic growth in loans and deposits.
Professional services increased $4.3 million, or 208.7%, to $6.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018 from $2.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017 partially due to acquisition costs incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2018 of $1.9 million. The increase in the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 2017 was additionally the result of the buy-out of a third party contract in the amount of $1.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018. As previously mentioned, the Company expects the accumulated savings in future professional services expenses to fully offset the cost of the buy-out by the end of 2019.
Amortization of intangible assets increased $944,000, or 145.9%, to $1.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018 from $647,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increase in the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 2017 was a result of the amortization of the core deposit intangible recorded in the Puget Sound Merger of $1.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2018.
The ratio of noninterest expense to average assets was 3.15% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to 2.85% for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increase was primarily a result of increased expenses as a result of the Puget Sound Merger and acquisition costs recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Income Tax Expense
Comparison of quarter ended June 30, 2018 to the comparable quarter in the prior year.
Income tax expense decreased $1.7$2.1 million, or 54.7%50.8%, to $1.4$2.0 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 from $3.1$4.1 million for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2017. The effective tax rate was 14.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 25.6% for the same period in 2017. The decrease in the income tax expense and effective tax rate during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 was primarily due to the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in December 2017, which lowered the corporate income tax rate to 21% from 35%.

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Income tax expense decreased $3.8 million, or 52.5%, to $3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 from $7.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The effective tax rate was 13.3%14.0% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to 24.9%25.3% for the same period in 2017. The decrease in the income tax expense and effective tax rate during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 comparedwas primarily due to the same period in 2017 was due primarily toimpact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.Act, offset partially by the increase in certain non-deductible acquisition costs.


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Financial Condition Overview
The table below provides a comparison of the changes in the Company's financial condition from December 31, 2017 to March 31,June 30, 2018, and the results of the Puget Sound Merger effective January 16, 2018:
 March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Change Percentage Change Fair Value of Puget Sound at Merger Date June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Change Percentage Change Fair Value of Puget Sound at Merger Date
 (Dollars in thousands)   (Dollars in thousands)  
Assets                    
Cash and cash equivalents $130,309
 $103,015
 $27,294
 26.5 % $80,136
 $129,943
 $103,015
 $26,928
 26.1 % $80,136
Investment securities available for sale, at fair value 821,567
 810,530
 11,037
 1.4
 80,353
 873,670
 810,530
 63,140
 7.8
 80,353
Loans held for sale 2,669
 2,288
 381
 16.7
 
 3,598
 2,288
 1,310
 57.3
 
Total loans receivable, net 3,248,654
 2,816,985
 431,669
 15.3
 388,462
 3,294,316
 2,816,985
 477,331
 16.9
 388,462
Other real estate owned 
 
 
 
 
 434
 
 434
 N/A
 
Premises and equipment, net 62,147
 60,325
 1,822
 3.0
 732
 75,364
 60,325
 15,039
 24.9
 732
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost 6,824
 8,347
 (1,523) (18.2) 623
 8,616
 8,347
 269
 3.2
 623
Bank owned life insurance 81,700
 75,091
 6,609
 8.8
 6,264
 82,031
 75,091
 6,940
 9.2
 6,264
Accrued interest receivable 13,602
 12,244
 1,358
 11.1
 1,448
 13,482
 12,244
 1,238
 10.1
 1,448
Prepaid expenses and other assets 104,666
 99,328
 5,338
 5.4
 1,354
 104,718
 99,328
 5,390
 5.4
 1,354
Other intangible assets, net 16,563
 6,088
 10,475
 172.1
 11,270
 15,767
 6,088
 9,679
 159.0
 11,270
Goodwill 187,549
 119,029
 68,520
 57.6
 68,520
 187,549
 119,029
 68,520
 57.6
 68,520
Total assets $4,676,250
 $4,113,270
 $562,980
 13.7 % $639,162
 $4,789,488
 $4,113,270
 $676,218
 16.4 % $639,162
                    
Liabilities                    
Deposits $3,904,741
 $3,393,060
 $511,681
 15.1 % $505,885
 $3,968,935
 $3,393,060
 $575,875
 17.0 % $505,885
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 30,700
 92,500
 (61,800) (66.8) 
 75,500
 92,500
 (17,000) (18.4) 
Junior subordinated debentures 20,083
 20,009
 74
 0.4
 
 20,156
 20,009
 147
 0.7
 
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase 26,100
 31,821
 (5,721) (18.0) 
 22,168
 31,821
 (9,653) (30.3) 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 59,918
 67,575
 (7,657) (11.3) 2,504
 63,206
 67,575
 (4,369) (6.5) 2,504
Total liabilities 4,041,542
 3,604,965
 436,577
 12.1
 508,389
 4,149,965
 3,604,965
 545,000
 15.1
 508,389
Stockholders' equity                    
Common stock 490,566
 360,590
 129,976
 36.0
 130,773
 491,026
 360,590
 130,436
 36.2
 130,773
Retained earnings 153,101
 149,013
 4,088
 2.7
 
 159,803
 149,013
 10,790
 7.2
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net (8,959) (1,298) (7,661) 590.2
 
 (11,306) (1,298) (10,008) 771.0
 
Total stockholders' equity 634,708
 508,305
 126,403
 24.9
 130,773
 639,523
 508,305
 131,218
 25.8
 130,773
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $4,676,250
 $4,113,270
 $562,980
 13.7 % $639,162
 $4,789,488
 $4,113,270
 $676,218
 16.4 % $639,162
Total assets increased $563.0$676.2 million, or 13.7%16.4%, to $4.68$4.79 billion as of March 31,June 30, 2018 compared to $4.11 billion as of December 31, 2017. The Puget Sound Merger resulted in an increase of total assets, including goodwill, of $639.0$639.2 million at the merger date. The Company utilized cash and cash proceeds from the sale of investment securities acquired fromin the Puget Sound Merger to pay down FHLB advances during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.

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Total loans receivable, net, excluding loans acquired in the Puget Sound Merger increased $43.2$88.9 million, or 6.2%6.4% annualized, during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018.
Investment securities increased $11.0$63.1 million, or 1.4%7.8%, to $821.6$873.7 million at March 31,June 30, 2018 from $810.5 million at December 31, 2017 primarily as a result of investment purchases, offset partially by maturities, calls and payments of investment securities. The investment securities acquired in the Puget Sound Merger were sold shortly after the merger.

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Deposits, excluding Puget Sound Merger, increased $5.8$70.0 million, or 0.7%4.2% annualized, during the threesix months ended MarchJune 30, 2018. Brokered deposits increased $18.0 million, or 45.6%, to $57.6 million at June 30, 2018 compared to $39.6 million at December 31, 2018.2017. Total non-maturity deposits increased to 89.2%88.4% of total deposits at March 31,June 30, 2018 from 88.3% at December 31, 2017 and certificates of depositsdeposit decreased to 10.8%11.6% of total deposits at March 31,June 30, 2018 from 11.7% at December 31, 2017.
Federal Home Loan Bank advances decreased $61.8$17.0 million, or 66.8%18.4%, to $30.7$75.5 million as of March 31,June 30, 2018 from $92.5 million as of December 31, 2017. The decrease was due to the pay downrepayment of FHLB advances using cash acquired in the Puget Sound Merger and cash proceeds from the sale of the investmentsinvestment securities acquired in the Puget Sound Merger.
Total stockholders’ equity increased $126.4$131.2 million, or 24.9%25.8%, to $634.7$639.5 million as of March 31,June 30, 2018 from $508.3 million at December 31, 2017. The Company’s equity position was 13.6%13.4% of total assets as of March 31,June 30, 2018 and 12.4% as of December 31, 2017. Changes in stockholders' equity during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 were as follows (in thousands):follows:
Six Months Ended
Three Months EndedJune 30, 2018
March 31, 2018(In thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$508,305
$508,305
Common stock issued in the Puget Sound Merger130,770
130,770
Net income9,087
20,944
Dividends paid(5,117)
Dividends declared(10,247)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(7,543)(9,915)
Other(794)(334)
Balance, end of period$634,708
$639,523

Lending Activities
The Bank is a full service commercial bank, which originates a wide variety of loans with a focus on commercial business loans. Total loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses, increased $431.7$477.3 million, or 15.3%16.9%, to $3.25$3.29 billion at March 31,June 30, 2018 from $2.82 billion at December 31, 2017. The increase in loans receivable was primarily indue to the Puget Sound Merger. At the merger date, the Bank acquired fair value of commercial and industrial loans which increased $166.3of $182.0 million, or 25.8%, to $811.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2018, in non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans which increased $146.8of $101.2 million, or 14.9%, to $1.13 billion and in owner-occupied commercial real estate loans which increased $80.2 million, or 12.9%, to $702.4 million during the same period.of $82.3 million.

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The following table provides information about our loan portfolio by type of loan at the dates indicated.indicated and the change between these dates. These balances are prior to deduction for the allowance for loan losses.
March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017  
Balance 
% of Total (3)
 Balance 
% of Total (3)
Balance 
% of Total (3)
 Balance 
% of Total (3)
 Change %of Balance Change
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Commercial business:                  
Commercial and industrial$811,678
 24.7% $645,396
 22.7%$800,043
 24.0% $645,396
 22.7% $154,647
 24.0 %
Owner-occupied commercial real estate702,356
 21.4
 622,150
 21.8
693,330
 20.8
 622,150
 21.8
 71,180
 11.4
Non-owner occupied commercial real estate1,133,394
 34.6
 986,594
 34.6
1,187,548
 35.7
 986,594
 34.6
 200,954
 20.4
Total commercial business2,647,428
 80.7
 2,254,140
 79.1
2,680,921
 80.5
 2,254,140
 79.1
 426,781
 18.9
One-to-four family residential (1)
89,180
 2.7
 86,997
 3.1
92,518
 2.8
 86,997
 3.1
 5,521
 6.3
Real estate construction and land development:      
      
    
One-to-four family residential73,295
 2.2
 51,985
 1.8
71,934
 2.2
 51,985
 1.8
 19,949
 38.4
Five or more family residential and commercial properties98,387
 3.0
 97,499
 3.4
93,315
 2.8
 97,499
 3.4
 (4,184) (4.3)
Total real estate construction and land development (2)
171,682
 5.2
 149,484
 5.2
165,249
 5.0
 149,484
 5.2
 15,765
 10.5
Consumer370,275
 11.3
 355,091
 12.5
385,987
 11.6
 355,091
 12.5
 30,896
 8.7
Gross loans receivable3,278,565
 99.9
 2,845,712
 99.9
3,324,675
 99.9
 2,845,712
 99.9
 478,963
 16.8
Net deferred loan costs3,350
 0.1
 3,359
 0.1
3,613
 0.1
 3,359
 0.1
 254
 7.6
Loans receivable, net$3,281,915
 100.0% $2,849,071
 100.0%$3,328,288
 100.0% $2,849,071
 100.0% $479,217
 16.8 %
(1) Excludes loans held for sale of $2.7$3.6 million, and $2.3 million as of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017.2017, respectively.
(2) Balances do not include undisbursed loan commitments.
(3) Percent of loans receivable, net.

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Nonperforming Assets and Credit Quality Metrics
The following table provides information about our nonaccrual loans, other real estate owned and performing TDR loans for the indicated dates.
March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Nonaccrual loans:      
Commercial business$14,356
 $9,098
$15,235
 $9,098
One-to-four family residential80
 81
77
 81
Real estate construction and land development1,147
 1,247
1,084
 1,247
Consumer145
 277
127
 277
Total nonaccrual loans (1)
15,728
 10,703
16,523
 10,703
Other real estate owned
 
434
 
Total nonperforming assets$15,728
 $10,703
$16,957
 $10,703
      
Allowance for loan losses$33,261
 $32,086
$33,972
 $32,086
Nonperforming loans to loans receivable, net0.48% 0.38%0.50% 0.38%
Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable, net1.01% 1.13%1.02% 1.13%
Allowance for loan losses to nonperforming loans211.48% 299.79%205.60% 299.79%
Nonperforming assets to total assets0.34% 0.26%0.35% 0.26%
      
Performing TDR loans:      
Commercial business$25,737
 $25,729
$25,488
 $25,729
One-to-four family residential215
 218
214
 218
Real estate construction and land development
 645

 645
Consumer235
 165
255
 165
Total performing TDR loans$26,187
 $26,757
$25,957
 $26,757
Accruing loans past due 90 days or more$
 $
$
 $
Potential problem loans93,253
 83,543
101,491
 83,543
(1) 
At March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, $8.2$6.8 million and $5.2 million of nonaccrual loans were considered TDR loans, respectively.

Nonperforming Assets.    Nonperforming assets consist of nonaccrual loans and other real estate owned. Nonperforming assets increased $5.0$6.3 million to $15.7$17.0 million, or 0.34%0.35% of total assets at March 31,June 30, 2018 from $10.7 million, or 0.26% of total assets, at December 31, 2017 due to primarily to the increase in nonaccrual loans discussed below. Nonperforming assets additionally increased due to the addition of one other real estate owned property of $434,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2018. There was no other real estate owned at March 31, 2018 or December 31, 2017.
Nonaccrual Loans.    Nonaccrual loans increased $5.0$5.8 million to $15.7$16.5 million, or 0.48%0.50% of loans receivable, net, at March 31,June 30, 2018 from $10.7 million, or 0.38% of loans receivable, net, at December 31, 2017. The increase was due primarily to onethree agricultural loan relationship in the amount of $3.1 millionrelationships that was classified aswere transferred to nonaccrual status during the periodsix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 totaling $4.6 million at June 30, 2018. As thisTwo of these credit relationship isrelationships are well-secured, and the Company did not record a related allowance for loan losses. The increase in the nonaccrual loans was also due to two commercial credit relationships with an outstanding balance of $1.9 million at March 31, 2018 of which approximately $1.0 millionother relationship is partially guaranteed by the Small Business Administration.SBA and the Company recorded an allowance for loan losses of $91,000 at June 30, 2018 related to the unguaranteed portion of the loan.

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The following table reflects the changes in nonaccrual loans during the threesix months ended March 31, 2018 (in thousands):June 30, 2018:
Six Months Ended
Three Months EndedJune 30, 2018
March 31, 2018(In thousands)
Nonaccrual loans  
Balance, beginning of period$10,703
$10,703
Addition of previously classified pass graded loans4,066
4,196
Addition of previously classified potential problem loans2,324
3,691
Charge-offs(438)
Net principal payments(1,365)(1,629)
Balance, end of period$15,728
$16,523
At March 31,June 30, 2018, nonaccrual loans of $7.6$7.8 million had related allowance for loan losses of $1.9 million and nonaccrual loans of $8.2$8.7 million had no related allowance for loan losses. At December 31, 2017 nonaccrual loans of $3.2$3.8 million had related allowance for loan losses of $720,000 and nonaccrual loans of $7.5$6.9 million had no allowance for loan losses.
At March 31,June 30, 2018, nonperforming TDR loans, included in the nonaccrual loan table above, were $8.2$6.8 million and had a related allowance for loan losses of $336,000.$726,000. At December 31, 2017, nonperforming TDR loans were $5.2 million and had a related allowance for loan losses of $379,000.
Troubled Debt Restructured Loans. TDR loans are considered impaired and are separately measured for impairment whether on accrual or nonaccrual status. The performing TDR loans are not considered nonperforming assets as they continue to accrue interest despite being considered impaired due to the restructured status. Performing TDR loans decreased $570,000,$800,000, or 2.1%3.0%, to $26.2$26.0 million at March 31,June 30, 2018 from $26.8 million at December 31, 2017.
The following table reflects the changes in performing TDR loans during the threesix months ended March 31, 2018 (in thousands):June 30, 2018:
Six Months Ended
Three Months EndedJune 30, 2018
March 31, 2018(In thousands)
Performing TDR loans  
Balance, beginning of period$26,757
$26,757
Addition of previously classified pass graded loans1,236
Addition of previously classified potential problem loans79
551
Net principal payments(649)(2,587)
Balance, end of period$26,187
$25,957
The related allowance for loan losses on performing TDR loans was $2.5 million as of June 30, 2018 and $2.6 million as of both March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017.
Potential Problem Loans. Potential problem loans increased $9.7$17.9 million, or 11.6%21.5%, to $93.3$101.5 million at March 31,June 30, 2018 from $83.5 million at December 31, 2017. The increase was due primarily to the addition of an agricultural lending relationship totaling $14.5 million at June 30, 2018 and the addition of potential problem loans acquired in the Puget Sound Merger with a total outstanding balance of $6.1$4.9 million at March 31,June 30, 2018.

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The following table reflects the changes in potential problem loans during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 (in thousands):
Six Months Ended
Three Months EndedJune 30, 2018
March 31, 2018(In thousands)
Potential problem loans  
Balance, beginning of period$83,543
$83,543
Addition of previously classified pass graded loans25,126
44,955
Upgrades to pass graded loan status(3,636)(9,043)
Transfers of loan to nonaccrual or troubled debt restructured status(2,403)(4,242)
Charge-offs(145)(257)
Net principal payments(9,232)(13,465)
Balance, end of period$93,253
$101,491

Analysis of Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is established through a provision for loan losses charged against earnings. The balance of the allowance for loan losses is maintained at the amount management believes will be appropriate to absorb probable incurred credit losses in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance for loan losses is determined by applying estimated loss factors to the credit exposure from outstanding loans.
We assess the estimated credit losses inherent in our loan portfolio by considering a number of elements including:
historical loss experience in the loan portfolio;
impact of environmental factors, including:
levels of and trends in delinquencies, classified and impaired loans;
levels of and trends in charge-offs and recoveries;
trends in volume and terms of loans;
effects of changes in risk selection and underwriting standards, and other changes in lending policies, procedures and practices;
experience, ability, and depth of lending management and other relevant staff;
national and local economic trends and conditions;
other external factors such as competition, legal and regulatory;
effects of changes in credit concentrations; and
other factors
We calculate an appropriate allowance for loan losses for the loans in our loan portfolio by applying historical loss factors for homogeneous classes of the portfolio, adjusted for changes to the above-noted environmental factors. We may record specific provisions for impaired loans, including loans on nonaccrual status and TDR loans, after a careful analysis of each loan’s credit and collateral factors. Our analysis of an appropriate allowance for loan losses combines the provisions made for our non-impaired loans and the specific provisions made for each impaired loan.
The allowance for loan losses on loans designated as non-PCI loans is similar to the methodology described above except that for non-PCI loans, the remaining unaccreted discounts resulting from the fair value adjustments recorded at the time the loans were purchased are additionally factored into the allowance methodology.
For the PCI loans, the acquisition date fair value incorporated our estimate of future expected cash flows until the ultimate resolution of these credits. To the extent actual or projected cash flows are less than previously estimated, additional provisions for loan losses on the PCI loan portfolio will be recognized immediately into earnings. To the extent actual or projected cash flows are more than previously estimated, the increase in cash flows is recognized immediately as a recapture of provision for loan losses up to the previously recognized provision for that loan or pool of loans, if any, and then prospectively recognized in interest income as a yield adjustment.
While we believe we use the best information available to determine the allowance for loan losses, our results of operations could be significantly affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in determining the allowance. A decline in national and local economic conditions, or other factors, could result in a material increase in the allowance for loan losses and may adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the determination of the amount of the allowance for loan losses is subject to review

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by bank regulators, as part of their routine examination process, which may result in the establishment of an additional allowance for loan losses based upon their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination.
The following table provides information regarding changes in our allowance for loan losses at and for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
Allowance for loan losses on loans at the beginning of the period$32,086
 $31,083
$33,261
 $31,594
 $32,086
 $31,083
Provision for loan losses1,152
 867
1,750
 1,131
 2,902
 1,998
Charge-offs:          
Commercial business(81) (302)(542) (141) (623) (443)
One-to-four family residential(15) 
 (15) 
Consumer(485) (543)(694) (398) (1,179) (941)
Total charge-offs(566) (845)(1,251) (539) (1,817) (1,384)
Recoveries:          
Commercial business501
 372
68
 454
 569
 826
One-to-four family residential
 1
 
 1
Real estate construction and land development
 10
2
 
 2
 10
Consumer88
 107
142
 110
 230
 217
Total recoveries589
 489
212
 565
 801
 1,054
Net recoveries (charge-offs)23
 (356)
Net (charge-offs) recoveries(1,039) 26
 (1,016) (330)
Allowance for loan losses at the end of the period$33,261
 $31,594
$33,972
 $32,751
 $33,972
 $32,751
          
Allowance for loan losses to loans receivable, net1.01 % 1.19%1.02% 1.19 % 1.02% 1.19%
Net (recoveries) charge-offs on loans to average loans, annualized % 0.05%
Net charge-offs on loans to average loans, annualized0.13%  % 0.06% 0.03%
          
Loans receivable, net at the end of the period (1)
$3,281,915
 $2,663,704
$3,328,288
 $2,749,507
 $3,328,288
 $2,749,507
Average loans receivable during the period (1)
3,150,869
 2,631,816
3,266,092
 2,657,946
 3,208,799
 2,644,953
(1) Excludes loans held for sale.
The allowance for loan losses increased $1.9 million, or 5.9%, to $33.3$34.0 million at March 31,June 30, 2018 from $32.1 million at December 31, 2017. The increase was primarily the result of provision for loan losses of $1.2$2.9 million recognized during the threesix months ended March 31, 2018.June 30, 2018, offset partially by net charge-offs of $1.0 million recorded during the same period. The allowance for loan losses to loans receivable, net, decreased to 1.01%1.02% at March 31,June 30, 2018 from 1.13% at December 31, 2017 primarily as a result of an increase in loans from the Puget Sound Merger with no related allowance for loan losses.
The Company recorded net recoveriescharge-offs of $1.8 million during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 due primarily to charge-offs of two agricultural relationships in the amount of $438,000, overdrafts on deposit accounts in the amount of $254,000 and a recoveryloan that was transferred to other real estate owned of $148,000. The remaining charge-offs were primarily a result of a large volume of small dollar consumer loans. The Company recorded recoveries of $801,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2018 primarily a result of cash received on a commercial and industrial loan of $324,000 offset partially by charge-offsand small recoveries on a large volume of small dollar consumer loans. The Company recorded net charge-offs on average loans, annualized, of 0.05%0.03% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2017 which were also primarily due to the large volumes of small dollar consumer loans.
As of March 31,June 30, 2018, the Bank identified $15.7$16.5 million of nonperforming loans and $26.2$26.0 million of performing TDR loans for a total of $41.9$42.5 million of impaired loans. Of these impaired loans, $11.6$12.1 million had no allowances for loan losses as their estimated collateral value or discounted expected cash flow is equal to or exceeds their carrying costs. The remaining $30.3 million of impaired loans had related allowances for loan losses totaling $4.5$4.4 million. As of December 31, 2017, the Bank identified $10.7 million of nonperforming loans and $26.8 million of performing TDR

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loans for a total of $37.5 million of impaired loans. Of these impaired loans, $10.4 million had no allowances for loan losses. The remaining $27.1 million of impaired loans had related allowances for loan losses totaling $3.4 million.

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The following table outlines the allowance for loan losses and related loan balances on loans at March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)(Dollars in thousands)
General Valuation Allowance:      
Allowance for loan losses$24,975
 $24,732
$25,968
 $24,732
Gross loans, excluding PCI and impaired loans$3,202,179
 $2,767,650
$3,250,343
 $2,767,650
Percentage0.78% 0.89%0.80% 0.89%
      
PCI Allowance:      
Allowance for loan losses$3,811
 $3,999
$3,621
 $3,999
Gross PCI loans$34,471
 $40,603
$31,852
 $40,603
Percentage11.06% 9.85%11.37% 9.85%
      
Specific Valuation Allowance:      
Allowance for loan losses$4,475
 $3,355
$4,383
 $3,355
Gross impaired loans$41,915
 $37,459
$42,480
 $37,459
Percentage10.68% 8.96%10.32% 8.96%
      
Total Allowance for Loan Losses:      
Allowance for loan losses$33,261
 $32,086
$33,972
 $32,086
Gross loans receivable$3,278,565
 $2,845,712
$3,324,675
 $2,845,712
Percentage1.01% 1.13%1.02% 1.13%
Based on the Bank's established comprehensive methodology, management deemed the allowance for loan losses of $33.3$34.0 million at March 31,June 30, 2018 (1.01%(1.02% of loans receivable, net and 211.48%205.60% of nonperforming loans) appropriate to provide for probable incurred credit losses based on an evaluation of known and inherent risks in the loan portfolio at that date. This compares to an allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2017 of $32.1 million (1.13% of loans receivable, net and 299.79% of nonperforming loans). At the applicable acquisition or merger dates, no allowance for loan losses was established on purchased loans as the loans were accounted for at their fair value and a discount was established for the loans in accordance with U.S. GAAP. At March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the remaining fair value discount for these purchased loans was $12.7$10.6 million and $10.1 million, respectively.
While we believe we use the best information available to determine the allowance for loan losses, our results of operations could be significantly affected if circumstances differ substantially from the assumptions used in determining the allowance. A decline in national and local economic conditions, or other factors, could result in a material increase in the allowance for loan losses and may adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the determination of the amount of the allowance for loan losses is subject to review by bank regulators, as part of their routine examination process, which may result in the establishment of an additional allowance for loan losses based upon their judgment of information available to them at the time of their examination. Because future events affecting borrowers and collateral cannot be predicted with certainty, there can be no assurance that the existing allowance for loan losses is appropriate or that increased provisions will not be necessary should the quality of the loans deteriorate. Any material increase in the allowance for loan losses would adversely affect the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

Deposits and Other Borrowings
Total deposits increased $511.7$575.9 million, or 15.1%17.0%, to $3.90$3.97 billion at March 31,June 30, 2018 from $3.39 billion at December 31, 2017 due primarily to the deposits acquired in the Puget Sound Merger of $505.9 million at the merger date. Non-maturity deposits as a percentage of total deposits increased to 89.2%88.4% at March 31,June 30, 2018 from 88.3% at December 31, 2017 primarily as a result of the mix of deposits acquired from Puget Sound Merger, which had non-maturitynon-

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volume of deposits, the percentage of certificates of deposit to total deposits decreased to 10.8%11.6% at March 31,June 30, 2018 from 11.7% at December 31, 2017.
The following table summarizes the Company's deposits as of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:
March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017    June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017    
Balance % of Total Balance % of Total Change % ChangeBalance % of Total Balance % of Total Change %of Balance Change
(Dollars in thousands)  (Dollars in thousands)  
Noninterest demand deposits$1,178,202
 30.2% $944,791
 27.8% $233,411
 24.7%$1,157,630
 29.2% $944,791
 27.8% $212,839
 22.5%
Interest bearing demand deposits1,099,855
 28.2
 1,051,752
 31.1
 48,103
 4.6
1,242,622
 31.3
 1,051,752
 31.1
 190,870
 18.1
Money market accounts692,931
 17.7
 499,618
 14.7
 193,313
 38.7
597,673
 15.1
 499,618
 14.7
 98,055
 19.6
Savings accounts511,377
 13.1
 498,501
 14.7
 12,876
 2.6
510,375
 12.8
 498,501
 14.7
 11,874
 2.4
Total non-maturity deposits3,482,365
 89.2
 2,994,662
 88.3
 487,703
 16.3
3,508,300
 88.4
 2,994,662
 88.3
 513,638
 17.2
Certificate of deposit accounts422,376
 10.8
 398,398
 11.7
 23,978
 6.0
460,635
 11.6
 398,398
 11.7
 62,237
 15.6
Total deposits$3,904,741
 100.0% $3,393,060
 100.0% $511,681
 15.1
$3,968,935
 100.0% $3,393,060
 100.0% $575,875
 17.0
Borrowings may be used on a short-term basis to compensate for reductions in other sources of funds (such as deposit inflows at less than projected levels). Borrowings may also be used on a longer-term basis to support expanded lending activities and match the maturity of repricing intervals of assets. The Bank is utilizing securities sold under agreement to repurchase as a supplement to its funding sources. Our repurchase agreements are secured by available for sale investment securities. At March 31,June 30, 2018, the Bank had securities sold under agreement to repurchase of $26.1$22.2 million, a decrease of $5.7$9.7 million, or 18.0%30.3%, from $31.8 million at December 31, 2017. The decrease was the result of customer activity during the period.
The Company also has junior subordinated debentures with a par value of $25.0 million which pay quarterly interest based on three-month LIBOR plus 1.56%. The debentures mature in 2037. The balance of the junior subordinated debentures was $20.1$20.2 million at March 31,June 30, 2018, which reflects the fair value of the junior subordinated debentures established during the Washington Banking Merger, adjusted for the accretion of discount from purchase accounting fair value adjustment.
At March 31,June 30, 2018, the Bank maintained credit facilities with the FHLB of Des Moines for $913.0$838.1 million and credit facilities with the Federal Reserve Bank for $81.4$58.1 million. The Company had FHLB advances outstanding of $30.7$75.5 million and $92.5 million at March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The average cost of the FHLB advances during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017 was 1.70%1.93% and 0.81%0.86%, respectively. The Bank also maintains lines of credit with four correspondent banks to purchase federal funds totaling $90.0 million as of March 31,June 30, 2018. There were no federal funds purchased as of March 31,June 30, 2018 or December 31, 2017.

Liquidity and Cash Flows
Our primary sources of funds are customer and local government deposits, loan principal and interest payments, loan sales and interest earned on and proceeds from sales and maturities of investment securities. These funds, together with retained earnings, equity and other borrowed funds, are used to make loans, acquire investment securities and other assets, and fund continuing operations. While maturities and scheduled amortization of loans are a predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are greatly influenced by the level of interest rates, economic conditions and competition.
Heritage Bank: The principal objective of the Bank’s liquidity management program is to maintain the ability to meet day-to-day cash flow requirements of its customers who either wish to withdraw funds or to draw upon credit facilities to meet their cash needs. The Bank monitors the sources and uses of funds on a daily basis to maintain an acceptable liquidity position. In addition to liquidity from core deposits and the repayment and maturities of loans, the Bank can utilize established credit facilities and lines with correspondent banks or sale of investment securities.
Heritage Financial Corporation: The Company is a separate legal entity from the Bank and must provide for its own liquidity. Substantially all of the Company’s revenues are obtained from dividends declared and paid by the Bank. There are statutory and regulatory provisions that could limit the ability of the Bank to pay dividends to the Company. However, management believes that such restrictions will not have an adverse impact on the ability of the

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Company to meets its ongoing cash obligations. At March 31,June 30, 2018, the Company (on an unconsolidated basis) had cash and cash equivalents of $11.7$14.0 million.

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We are required to maintain an adequate level of liquidity to ensure the availability of sufficient funds to fund loan originations and deposit withdrawals, satisfy other financial commitments and fund operations. We generally maintain sufficient cash and short-term investments to meet short-term liquidity needs. At March 31,June 30, 2018, cash and cash equivalents totaled $130.3$129.9 million, or 2.8%2.7% of total assets. The fair value of investment securities available for sale totaled $821.6$873.7 million at March 31,June 30, 2018, of which $262.6$257.9 million were pledged to secure public deposits or borrowing arrangements. The fair value of investment securities available for sale that were not pledged totaled $559.0$615.8 million, or 12.0%12.9%, of total assets at March 31,June 30, 2018. The fair value of investment securities available for sale with maturities of one year or less were $8.2$24.7 million, or 0.2%0.5%, of total assets at March 31,June 30, 2018.
Consolidated Cash Flows: As disclosed in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, net cash provided by operating activities was $9.1$29.7 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, and primarily consisted of net income of $9.1$20.9 million. During the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, net cash provided byused in investing activities was $86.4$34.3 million, which consisted primarily of net proceeds from purchaseloan originations of $96.1 million and salepurchases of investment securities available for salepremises and equipment of $58.1$16.7 million, andoffset partially by net cash received from acquisitions of $80.1 million, offset partially by net loan originations of $47.0 million. Net cash used inprovided by financing activities was $68.3$31.4 million for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, and primarily consisted of net FHLB repayments of $61.8 million, offset partially by net increase in deposits of $5.8$70.0 million during the period.period, partially offset by net FHLB repayments of $17.0 million and dividends paid of $10.2 million.

Capital and Capital Requirements
Stockholders’ equity at March 31,June 30, 2018 was $634.7$639.5 million compared to $508.3 million at December 31, 2017. The changes to stockholders' equity during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 is as follows:
Six Months Ended
Three Months EndedJune 30, 2018
March 31, 2018(In Thousands)
Balance, beginning of period$508,305
$508,305
Common stock issued in the Puget Sound Merger130,770
130,770
Net income9,087
20,944
Dividends paid(5,117)
Dividends declared(10,247)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(7,543)(9,915)
Other(794)(334)
Balance, end of period$634,708
$639,523
The Company has historically paid cash dividends to its common shareholders. Payments of future cash dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of directors after taking into account various factors, including our business, operating results and financial condition, capital requirements, current and anticipated cash needs, plans for expansion, any legal or contractual limitation on our ability to pay dividends and other relevant factors. Dividends on common stock from the Company depend substantially upon receipt of dividends from the Bank, which is the Company’s predominant source of income. On April 25,July 24, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular dividend of $0.15 per common share payable on May 24,August 23, 2018 to shareholders of record on May 10,August 9, 2018.
The Company is a bank holding company under the supervision of the Federal Reserve Bank. Bank holding companies are subject to capital adequacy requirements of the Federal Reserve under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and the regulations of the Federal Reserve. Heritage Bank is a federally insured institution and thereby is subject to the capital requirements established by the FDIC. The Federal Reserve capital requirements generally parallel the FDIC requirements. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory, and possibly additional discretionary, actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and operations. Management believes as of March 31,June 30, 2018, the Company and the Bank meet all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.
As of March 31,June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the most recent regulatory notifications categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank's categories.


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 Minimum Requirements Well-Capitalized Requirements Actual Minimum Requirements Well-Capitalized Requirements Actual
 (Dollars in thousands) (Dollars in thousands)
As of March 31, 2018:            
As of June 30, 2018:            
The Company consolidated                        
Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets $176,158
 4.5% N/A
 N/A
 $442,817
 11.3% $180,827
 4.5% N/A
 N/A
 $450,777
 11.2%
Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets 178,471
 4.0
 N/A
 N/A
 462,900
 10.4
 180,474
 4.0
 N/A
 N/A
 470,933
 10.4
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 234,878
 6.0
 N/A
 N/A
 462,900
 11.8
 241,103
 6.0
 N/A
 N/A
 470,933
 11.7
Total capital to risk-weighted assets 313,170
 8.0
 N/A
 N/A
 496,557
 12.7
 321,471
 8.0
 N/A
 N/A
 505,184
 12.6
Heritage Bank                        
Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 175,986
 4.5
 $254,203
 6.5% 446,596
 11.4
 180,660
 4.5
 $260,953
 6.5% 454,393
 11.3
Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets 178,346
 4.0
 222,933
 5.0
 446,596
 10.0
 181,505
 4.0
 226,881
 5.0
 454,393
 10.0
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 234,649
 6.0
 312,865
 8.0
 446,596
 11.4
 240,880
 6.0
 321,173
 8.0
 454,393
 11.3
Total capital to risk-weighted assets 312,865
 8.0
 391,081
 10.0
 480,136
 12.3
 321,173
 8.0
 401,466
 10.0
 488,644
 12.2
                        
As of December 31, 2017:                        
The Company consolidated                        
Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets $154,522
 4.5% N/A
 N/A
 $386,689
 11.3% $154,522
 4.5% N/A
 N/A
 $386,689
 11.3%
Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets 159,494
 4.0
 N/A
 N/A
 406,687
 10.2
 159,494
 4.0
 N/A
 N/A
 406,687
 10.2
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 206,029
 6.0
 N/A
 N/A
 406,687
 11.8
 206,029
 6.0
 N/A
 N/A
 406,687
 11.8
Total capital to risk-weighted assets 274,706
 8.0
 N/A
 N/A
 439,044
 12.8
 274,706
 8.0
 N/A
 N/A
 439,044
 12.8
Heritage Bank                        
Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 154,400
 4.5
 $223,023
 6.5% 391,092
 11.4
 154,400
 4.5
 $223,023
 6.5% 391,092
 11.4
Tier 1 leverage capital to average assets 159,300
 4.0
 199,125
 5.0
 391,092
 9.8
 159,300
 4.0
 199,125
 5.0
 391,092
 9.8
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets 205,867
 6.0
 274,490
 8.0
 391,092
 11.4
 205,867
 6.0
 274,490
 8.0
 391,092
 11.4
Total capital to risk-weighted assets 274,490
 8.0
 343,112
 10.0
 423,348
 12.3
 274,490
 8.0
 343,112
 10.0
 423,348
 12.3
Effective January 1, 2015 (with some changes transitioned into full effectiveness over two to four years), the Company became subject to new capital adequacy requirements approved by the Federal Reserve and the FDIC that implement the revised standards of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, commonly called Basel III, and address relevant provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Under the new capital requirements both the Company and the Bank are required to have a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%. In addition, both the Company and the Bank are required to have a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 4.0%, a Tier 1 risk-based ratio of 6.0% and a total risk-based ratio of 8.0%. Both the Company and the Bank are required to establish a “conservation buffer”, consisting of common equity Tier 1 capital of more than 2.5% above the minimum risk-based capital ratios. The capital conservation buffer is designed to ensure that banks build up capital buffers outside periods of stress which can be drawn down as losses are incurred. An institution that does not meet the conservation buffer will be subject to restrictions on certain activities including payment of dividends, stock repurchases and discretionary bonuses to executive officers. The conservation buffer is being phased in beginning in 2016 and will take full effect on January 1, 2019. Certain calculations under the rules will also have phase-in periods. The capital conservation buffer requirement began to be phased-in on January 1, 2016 when more than 0.625% of risk-weighted assets was required, and increases by 0.625% on each subsequent January 1, until it is fully phased-in on January 1, 2019. At March 31,June 30, 2018, the capital conservation buffer was 4.69%4.57% and 4.28%4.17% for the Company and the Bank, respectively.

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ITEM 3.     QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to interest rate risk through our lending and deposit gathering activities. Our results of operations are highly dependent upon our ability to manage interest rate risk. We consider interest rate risk to be a significant market risk that could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Interest rate risk is measured and assessed on a quarterly basis. In our opinion, there has not been a material change in our interest rate risk exposure since the information disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Neither we, nor the Bank, maintain a trading account for any class of financial instrument, nor do we, or the Bank, engage in hedging activities or purchase high risk derivative instruments. Moreover, neither we, nor the Bank, are subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk or commodity price risk.

ITEM 4.     CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedure (as defined in Section 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”)) was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and the Company’s Disclosure Committee as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. In designing and evaluating the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met. Additionally, in designing disclosure controls and procedures, management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible disclosure controls and procedures. The design of any disclosure controls and procedures also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Based on their evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31,June 30, 2018 are effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management (including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2018, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The Company does not expect that its internal control over financial reporting will prevent all error and all fraud. A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any control procedure also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
 
PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We, and our Bank, are not a party to any material pending legal proceedings other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business of the Bank.
ITEM 1A.     RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in Part I. Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

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ITEM 2.     UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Repurchase Plans
The Company has had various stock repurchase programs since March 1999. On October 23, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 5% of the Company's outstanding common shares, or approximately 1,513,000 shares, under the eleventh stock repurchase plan. The number, timing and price of shares repurchased will depend on business and market conditions and other factors, including opportunities to deploy the Company's capital.
Since the inception of the eleventh plan, the Company has repurchased 579,996 shares at an average share prices of $16.67. No shares were repurchased under this plan during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2018 and 2017.
In addition to the stock repurchases under a plan, the Company repurchases shares to pay withholding taxes on the vesting of restricted stock awards and units. The following table provides total repurchased shares for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 20172018 2017 2018 2017
Repurchased shares to pay withholding taxes (1)
45,426
 15,891
7,394
 11,476
 52,820
 27,367
Stock repurchase to pay withholding taxes average share price$31.66
 $23.95
$33.84
 $25.50
 $31.96
 $24.60
(1) During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2018, 26,741 of the shares repurchased related to the withholding taxes due on the accelerated vesting of the restricted stock units of Puget Sound which were converted to Heritage common stock shares with an average share price of $31.80 under the terms of the merger.merger agreement.
The following table sets forth information about the Company’s purchases of its outstanding common stock during the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2018.
Period 
Total Number 
of Shares 
Purchased(1)
 
Average Price
Paid Per 
Share(1)
 
Total Number of  Shares Purchased as 
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or Programs (2)
 
Maximum Number 
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs
January 1, 2018— January 31, 2018 26,741
 $31.80
 7,893,389
 935,034
February 1, 2018— February 28, 2018 
 
 7,893,389
 935,034
March 1, 2018— March 31, 2018 18,685
 31.42
 7,893,389
 935,034
Total 45,426
 $31.66
 

 

Period 
Total Number 
of Shares 
Purchased(1)
 
Average Price
Paid Per 
Share(1)
 
Total Number of  Shares Purchased as 
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or Programs (2)
 
Maximum Number 
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs
April 1, 2018— April 30, 2018 
 $
 7,893,389
 935,034
May 1, 2018— May 31, 2018 
 
 7,893,389
 935,034
June 1, 2018— June 30, 2018 7,394
 33.84
 7,893,389
 935,034
Total 7,394
 $33.84
 

 

(1) All of the common shares repurchased by the Company between JanuaryApril 1, 2018 and March 31,June 30, 2018 represented the cancellation of stock to pay withholding taxes on vested restricted stock awards or units.
(2) Represents cumulative life-to-date shares repurchased.
ITEM 3.     DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None

ITEM 4.     MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable

ITEM 5.        OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 6.     EXHIBITS

    Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit Form Exhibit Filing Date/Period End Date
         
2.5
  8-K 2.1 7/27/2017
         
2.6
  8-K 2.1 3/9/2018
         
31.1
       
         
31.2
       
         
32.1
       
         
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document (1)
      
         
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (1)
      
         
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (1)
      
         
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (1)
      
         
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (1)
      
         
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (1)
      
(1) Filed herewith.

SIGNATURES
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.

  HERITAGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
   
Date:  
May 10,August 8, 2018 /S/ BRIAN L. VANCE
  Brian L. Vance
  President and Chief Executive Officer
   
Date:  
May 10,August 8, 2018 /S/ DONALD J. HINSON
  Donald J. Hinson
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



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