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, 2017

OR

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

For the transition period from ____________ to _____________

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

Indiana
0-11487
35-1559596
(State or Other Jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
of Incorporation or Organization)
 
Identification No.)


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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X]   No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [X]  No [  ]

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

Large accelerated filer [X]   Accelerated filer [  ]   Non-accelerated filer [  ] (do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company [  ]    Emerging growth company [  ]

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

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

Number of shares of common stock outstanding at April 30, 2017:  25,183,425



TABLE OF CONTENTS
   
Page
     
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
   
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
 
1
 
2
 
3
 
4
 
5
 
6
Item 2.
32
Item 3.
43
Item 4.
44
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
45
Item 1A.
45
Item 2.
45
Item 3.
45
Item 4.
45
Item 5.
45
Item 6.
46
     
47
     




ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands except share data)
     
 
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(Unaudited)
   
ASSETS
     
Cash and due from banks
 $            89,864
 
 $            142,408
Short-term investments
21,719
 
24,872
  Total cash and cash equivalents
111,583
 
167,280
       
Securities available for sale (carried at fair value)
528,031
 
504,191
Real estate mortgage loans held for sale
3,869
 
5,915
       
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of $43,774 and $43,718
3,488,505
 
3,427,209
       
Land, premises and equipment, net
53,212
 
52,092
Bank owned life insurance
74,491
 
74,006
Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock
11,522
 
11,522
Accrued interest receivable
11,886
 
11,687
Goodwill
4,970
 
4,970
Other assets
31,034
 
31,153
  Total assets
 $      4,319,103
 
 $         4,290,025
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
     
       
LIABILITIES
     
Noninterest bearing deposits
 $         762,575
 
 $            819,803
Interest bearing deposits
2,916,822
 
2,758,109
  Total deposits
3,679,397
 
3,577,912
       
Short-term borrowings
     
  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase
59,776
 
50,045
  Other short-term borrowings
85,000
 
180,000
    Total short-term borrowings
144,776
 
230,045
       
Long-term borrowings
30
 
32
Subordinated debentures
30,928
 
30,928
Accrued interest payable
5,901
 
5,676
Other liabilities
20,869
 
18,365
    Total liabilities
3,881,901
 
3,862,958
       
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
     
Common stock:  90,000,000 shares authorized, no par value
     
 25,180,759 shares issued and 25,017,691 outstanding as of March 31, 2017
     
 25,096,087 shares issued and 24,937,865 outstanding as of December 31, 2016
104,532
 
104,405
Retained earnings
337,616
 
327,873
Accumulated other comprehensive income
(1,902)
 
(2,387)
Treasury stock, at cost (2017 - 163,068 shares, 2016 - 158,222 shares)
(3,133)
 
(2,913)
  Total stockholders' equity
437,113
 
426,978
  Noncontrolling interest
89
 
89
  Total equity
437,202
 
427,067
    Total liabilities and equity
 $      4,319,103
 
 $         4,290,025
       



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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited - in thousands except share and per share data)
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
NET INTEREST INCOME
 
 
 
Interest and fees on loans
 
 
 
  Taxable
 $34,447
 
 $29,630
  Tax exempt
 150
 
 111
Interest and dividends on securities
 
 
 
  Taxable
 2,320
 
 2,546
  Tax exempt
 1,162
 
 895
Interest on short-term investments
 48
 
 28
    Total interest income
 38,127
 
 33,210
 
 
 
 
Interest on deposits
 5,442
 
 4,195
Interest on borrowings
 
 
 
  Short-term
 310
 
 147
  Long-term
 314
 
 286
    Total interest expense
 6,066
 
 4,628
 
 
 
 
NET INTEREST INCOME
 32,061
 
 28,582
 
 
 
 
Provision for loan losses
 200
 
 0
 
 
 
 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR
 
 
 
  LOAN LOSSES
 31,861
 
 28,582
 
 
 
 
NONINTEREST INCOME
 
 
 
Wealth advisory fees
 1,250
 
 1,160
Investment brokerage fees
 321
 
 288
Service charges on deposit accounts
 3,143
 
 2,780
Loan, insurance and service fees
 1,893
 
 1,838
Merchant card fee income
 538
 
 497
Bank owned life insurance income
 471
 
 173
Other income
 509
 
 (72)
Mortgage banking income
 131
 
 327
Net securities gains
 3
 
 52
  Total noninterest income
 8,259
 
 7,043
 
 
 
 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE
 
 
 
Salaries and employee benefits
 11,421
 
 9,605
Net occupancy expense
 1,120
 
 1,096
Equipment costs
 1,075
 
 901
Data processing fees and supplies
 2,016
 
 2,032
Corporate and business development
 1,502
 
 857
FDIC insurance and other regulatory fees
 434
 
 523
Professional fees
 954
 
 827
Other expense
 1,526
 
 1,543
  Total noninterest expense
 20,048
 
 17,384
 
 
 
 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE
 20,072
 
 18,241
Income tax expense
 5,558
 
 5,962
NET INCOME
 $14,514
 
 $12,279
 
 
 
 
BASIC WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
 25,152,242
 
 25,019,753
BASIC EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
 $0.58
 
 $0.49
DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
 25,596,136
 
 25,327,806
DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
 $0.57
 
 $0.48

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


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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited - in thousands)
     
Three months ended March 31,
     
2017
 
2016
Net income
 $14,514
 
 $12,279
Other comprehensive income
     
 
Change in securities available for sale:
     
   
Unrealized holding gain on securities available for sale
     
   
  arising during the period
 713
 
 7,547
   
Reclassification adjustment for gains included in net income
(3)
 
(52)
   
Net securities gain activity during the period
 710
 
 7,495
   
Tax effect
 (265)
 
 (2,306)
   
Net of tax amount
 445
 
 5,189
 
Defined benefit pension plans:
     
   
Amortization of net actuarial loss
 66
 
 54
   
Net gain activity during the period
 66
 
54
   
Tax effect
 (26)
 
 (22)
   
Net of tax amount
 40
 
 32
     
 
 
 
   
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax
 485
 
 5,221
           
Comprehensive income
 $14,999
 
 $17,500

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




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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (unaudited - in thousands except share and per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other
 
 
 
Total
 
 
Common Stock
 
Retained
 
Comprehensive
 
Treasury
 
Stockholders'
 
 
Shares
 
Stock
 
Earnings
 
Income (Loss)
 
Stock
 
Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2016
 24,819,066
 
 $99,123
 
 $294,002
 
 $2,142
 
 $(2,455)
 
 $392,812
 
Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net income
 
 
 
 
 12,279
 
 
 
 
 
 12,279
 
 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 5,221
 
 
 
 5,221
 
  Cash dividends declared, $0.163 per share
 
 
 
 
 (4,079)
 
 
 
 
 
 (4,079)
 
  Treasury shares purchased under deferred
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    directors' plan
 (6,723)
 
 198
 
 
 
 
 
 (198)
 
 0
 
  Stock activity under equity compensation plans
 82,775
 
 (143)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (143)
 
  Stock based compensation expense
 
 
 784
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 784
 
Balance at March 31, 2016
 24,895,118
 
 $99,962
 
 $302,202
 
 $7,363
 
 $(2,653)
 
 $406,874
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2017
 24,937,865
 
 $104,405
 
 $327,873
 
 $(2,387)
 
 $(2,913)
 
 $426,978
 
Comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Net income
 
 
 
 
 14,514
 
 
 
 
 
 14,514
 
 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 485
 
 
 
 485
 
  Cash dividends declared, $0.19 per share
 
 
 
 
 (4,771)
 
 
 
 
 
 (4,771)
 
  Treasury shares purchased under deferred
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    directors' plan
 (4,846)
 
 220
 
 
 
 
 
 (220)
 
 0
 
  Stock activity under equity compensation plans
 84,672
 
 (1,652)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (1,652)
 
  Stock based compensation expense
 
 
 1,559
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1,559
 
Balance at March 31, 2017
 25,017,691
 
 $104,532
 
 $337,616
 
 $(1,902)
 
 $(3,133)
 
 $437,113
 

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








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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited - in thousands)
   
Three Months Ended March 31
2017
 
2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
     
Net income
 $       14,514
 
 $      12,279
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating
     
      activities:
     
  Depreciation
            1,165
 
               983
  Provision for loan losses
               200
 
                   0
  Net gain on sale and write down of other real estate owned
                  (5)
 
                   0
  Amortization of loan servicing rights
               158
 
               145
  Loans originated for sale
        (25,812)
 
        (10,341)
  Net gain on sales of loans
             (364)
 
             (339)
  Proceeds from sale of loans
         28,066
 
          11,666
  Net gain on sales and calls of securities available for sale
                  (3)
 
               (52)
  Net securities amortization
               715
 
               695
  Stock based compensation expense
            1,559
 
               784
  Earnings on life insurance
              (471)
 
              (174)
  Tax benefit of stock option exercises
             (924)
 
             (482)
  Net change:
     
    Interest receivable and other assets
               623
 
         (3,293)
    Interest payable and other liabilities
            1,339
 
           6,595
      Total adjustments
           6,246
 
            6,187
        Net cash from operating activities
         20,760
 
         18,466
       
Cash flows from investing activities:
     
  Proceeds from sale of securities available for sale
           16,811
 
           6,929
  Proceeds from maturities, calls and principal paydowns of
     
    securities available for sale
          14,109
 
         19,700
  Purchases of securities available for sale
       (52,763)
 
       (26,969)
  Purchase of life insurance
             (446)
 
              (179)
  Net increase in total loans
        (61,496)
 
       (32,730)
  Purchases of land, premises and equipment
         (2,285)
 
         (2,927)
  Proceeds from sales of other real estate
                 42
 
                   0
        Net cash from investing activities
       (86,028)
 
        (36,176)
       
Cash flows from financing activities:
     
  Net increase in total deposits
        101,485
 
         67,314
  Net decrease in short-term borrowings
       (85,269)
 
        (45,118)
  Payments on long-term borrowings
                  (2)
 
                  (2)
  Common dividends paid
          (4,771)
 
         (4,079)
  Payments related to equity incentive plans
          (1,652)
 
              (143)
  Purchase of treasury stock
             (220)
 
              (198)
        Net cash from financing activities
            9,571
 
         17,774
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
       (55,697)
 
                 64
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
       167,280
 
         80,674
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
 $     111,583
 
 $     80,738
Cash paid during the period for:
     
    Interest
 $        5,841
 
 $        4,188
    Income taxes
                   4
 
                   0
Supplemental non-cash disclosures:
     
    Loans transferred to other real estate owned
                   0
 
                 33
       
    Securities purchases payable
           2,073
 
                   0
       


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



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NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

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

The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (all of which are normal and recurring in nature) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any subsequent reporting periods, including the year ending December 31, 2017. The Company's 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K should be read in conjunction with these statements.

NOTE 2. SECURITIES

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


     
Gross
 
Gross
   
 
Amortized
 
Unrealized
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
(dollars in thousands)
Cost
 
Gain
 
Losses
 
Value
March 31, 2017
             
  U.S. Treasury securities
 $990
 
 $15
 
 $0
 
 $1,005
  U.S. government sponsored agencies
6,151
 
24
 
(69)
 
6,106
  Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
361,730
 
3,375
 
(2,905)
 
362,200
  State and municipal securities
159,586
 
2,081
 
(2,947)
 
158,720
    Total
 $528,457
 
 $5,495
 
 $(5,921)
 
 $528,031
               
December 31, 2016
             
  U.S. Treasury securities
 $990
 
 $13
 
 $0
 
 $1,003
  U.S. government sponsored agencies
6,312
 
10
 
(81)
 
6,241
  Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
351,108
 
3,604
 
(3,144)
 
351,568
  State and municipal securities
146,917
 
1,784
 
(3,322)
 
145,379
    Total
 $505,327
 
 $5,411
 
 $(6,547)
 
 $504,191

Information regarding the fair value and amortized cost of available for sale debt securities by maturity as of March 31, 2017 is presented below.  Maturity information is based on contractual maturity for all securities other than mortgage-backed securities. Actual maturities of securities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to prepay the obligation without a prepayment penalty.


 
Amortized
 
Fair
(dollars in thousands)
Cost
 
Value
Due in one year or less
 $2,673
 
 $2,715
Due after one year through five years
23,130
 
23,642
Due after five years through ten years
46,690
 
47,590
Due after ten years
94,234
 
91,884
 
166,727
 
165,831
Mortgage-backed securities
361,730
 
362,200
  Total debt securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 $528,457
 
 $528,031
 

 
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Securities proceeds, gross gains and gross losses are presented below.


 
Three months ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2017
 
2016
Sales of securities available for sale
     
  Proceeds
 $16,811
 
 $6,929
  Gross gains
197
 
65
  Gross losses
(194)
 
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The Company sold 27 securities with a total book value of $16.8 million and a total fair value of $16.8 million during the first three months of 2017.  The Company sold four securities with a total book value of $6.9 million and a total fair value of $7.0 million during the first three months of 2016.

Purchase premiums or discounts are recognized in interest income using the interest method over the terms of the securities or over the estimated lives of mortgage-backed securities. Gains and losses on sales are based on the amortized cost of the security sold and recorded on the trade date.

Securities with carrying values of $161.5 million and $168.3 million were pledged as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, as collateral for securities sold under agreements to repurchase, borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank and for other purposes as permitted or required by law.

Information regarding securities with unrealized losses as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is presented below. The tables divide the securities between those with unrealized losses for less than twelve months and those with unrealized losses for twelve months or more.


 
Less than 12 months
 
12 months or more
 
Total
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
 
Fair
 
Unrealized
(dollars in thousands)
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
 
Value
 
Losses
March 31, 2017
                     
U.S. government sponsored agencies
 $3,301
 
 $69
 
 $0
 
 $0
 
 $3,301
 
 $69
Agency residential mortgage-backed
                     
  securities
207,822
 
2,611
 
6,877
 
294
 
214,699
 
2,905
State and municipal securities
71,352
 
2,820
 
2,572
 
127
 
73,924
 
2,947
  Total temporarily impaired
 $282,475
 
 $5,500
 
 $9,449
 
 $421
 
 $291,924
 
 $5,921
                       
December 31, 2016
                     
U.S. government sponsored agencies
 $3,290
 
 $81
 
 $0
 
 $0
 
 $3,290
 
 $81
Agency residential mortgage-backed
                     
  securities
181,699
 
2,882
 
7,080
 
262
 
188,779
 
3,144
State and municipal securities
77,434
 
3,180
 
2,361
 
142
 
79,795
 
3,322
  Total temporarily impaired
 $262,423
 
 $6,143
 
 $9,441
 
 $404
 
 $271,864
 
 $6,547






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The total number of securities with unrealized losses as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is presented below.


 
Less than
 
12 months
   
 
12 months
 
or more
 
Total
March 31, 2017
         
U.S. government sponsored agencies
1
 
0
 
1
Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
61
 
2
 
63
State and municipal securities
106
 
4
 
110
  Total temporarily impaired
168
 
6
 
174
           
December 31, 2016
         
U.S. government sponsored agencies
0
 
1
 
1
Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
46
 
9
 
55
State and municipal securities
21
 
12
 
33
  Total temporarily impaired
67
 
22
 
89

The following factors are considered in determining whether or not the impairment of these securities is other-than-temporary. In making this determination, management considers the extent and duration of the unrealized loss, and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, as well as the underlying fundamentals of the relevant market and the outlook for such market in the near future.  Management also assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell, a security in an unrealized loss position before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the entire difference between amortized cost and fair value is recognized as impairment through earnings. For debt securities that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the amount of impairment is split into two components as follows: 1) OTTI related to credit loss, which must be recognized in the income statement and 2) OTTI related to other factors, which is recognized in other comprehensive income.  Credit loss is defined as the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis. For equity securities, the entire amount of impairment is recognized through earnings. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, ninety-nine percent of the securities in the Company's portfolio were backed by the U.S. government, government agencies, government sponsored agencies or were A-rated or better, except for certain non-local or local municipal securities, which are not rated. For the government, government-sponsored agency and municipal securities, management did not believe that there would be credit losses or that full principal would not be received. Management considered the unrealized losses on these securities to be primarily interest rate driven and does not expect material losses given current market conditions unless the securities are sold. However, at this time management does not have the intent to sell, and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell these securities before the recovery of their amortized cost basis.






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NOTE 3. LOANS


 
March 31,
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2017
2016
Commercial and industrial loans:
           
  Working capital lines of credit loans
 $650,691
 18.4
 %
 $624,404
 18.0
 %
  Non-working capital loans
 673,374
 19.1
 
 644,086
 18.5
 
    Total commercial and industrial loans
 1,324,065
 37.5
 
 1,268,490
 36.5
 
             
Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
           
  Construction and land development loans
 238,018
 6.7
 
 245,182
 7.1
 
  Owner occupied loans
 468,621
 13.3
 
 469,705
 13.5
 
  Nonowner occupied loans
 463,186
 13.1
 
 458,404
 13.2
 
  Multifamily loans
 201,147
 5.7
 
 127,632
 3.7
 
    Total commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans
 1,370,972
 38.8
 
 1,300,923
 37.5
 
             
Agri-business and agricultural loans:
           
  Loans secured by farmland
138,071
 3.9
 
172,633
 5.0
 
  Loans for agricultural production
189,516
 5.4
 
222,210
 6.4
 
    Total agri-business and agricultural loans
327,587
 9.3
 
394,843
 11.4
 
             
Other commercial loans
 105,684
 3.0
 
 98,270
 2.8
 
  Total commercial loans
 3,128,308
 88.6
 
 3,062,526
 88.2
 
             
Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
           
  Closed end first mortgage loans
 166,158
 4.7
 
 163,155
 4.7
 
  Open end and junior lien loans
 167,517
 4.7
 
 169,664
 4.9
 
  Residential construction and land development loans
 10,274
 0.3
 
 15,015
 0.4
 
  Total consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans
 343,949
 9.7
 
 347,834
 10.0
 
             
Other consumer loans
 60,881
 1.7
 
 61,308
 1.8
 
  Total consumer loans
 404,830
 11.4
 
 409,142
 11.8
 
  Subtotal
 3,533,138
 100.0
 %
 3,471,668
 100.0
 %
Less:  Allowance for loan losses
 (43,774)
   
 (43,718)
   
           Net deferred loan fees
 (859)
   
 (741)
   
Loans, net
 $3,488,505
   
 $3,427,209
   


The recorded investment in loans does not include accrued interest.

The Company had $282,000 in residential real estate loans in the process of foreclosure as of March 31, 2017, compared to $241,000 as of December 31, 2016.



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NOTE 4. ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES AND CREDIT QUALITY

The following tables present the activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:

     
Commercial
                       
     
Real Estate
                       
 
Commercial
 
and
 
Agri-business
     
Consumer
           
 
and
 
Multifamily
 
and
 
Other
 
1-4 Family
 
Other
       
(dollars in thousands)
Industrial
 
Residential
 
Agricultural
 
Commercial
 
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
                             
Beginning balance, January 1
 $20,272
 
 $13,452
 
 $3,532
 
 $461
 
 $2,827
 
 $387
 
 $2,787
 
 $43,718
  Provision for loan losses
(339)
 
257
 
(77)
 
84
 
(77)
 
37
 
315
 
200
  Loans charged-off
(375)
 
(48)
 
0
 
0
 
(7)
 
(73)
 
0
 
(503)
  Recoveries
223
 
57
 
4
 
0
 
47
 
28
 
0
 
359
    Net loans charged-off
(152)
 
9
 
4
 
0
 
40
 
(45)
 
0
 
(144)
Ending balance
 $19,781
 
 $13,718
 
 $3,459
 
 $545
 
 $2,790
 
 $379
 
 $3,102
 
 $43,774


     
Commercial
                       
     
Real Estate
                       
 
Commercial
 
and
 
Agri-business
     
Consumer
           
 
and
 
Multifamily
 
and
 
Other
 
1-4 Family
 
Other
       
(dollars in thousands)
Industrial
 
Residential
 
Agricultural
 
Commercial
 
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
                             
Beginning balance, January 1
 $21,564
 
 $12,473
 
 $2,445
 
 $574
 
 $3,395
 
 $319
 
 $2,840
 
 $43,610
  Provision for loan losses
(947)
 
436
 
4
 
(15)
 
196
 
42
 
284
 
0
  Loans charged-off
(214)
 
(168)
 
0
 
0
 
(38)
 
(45)
 
0
 
(465)
  Recoveries
62
 
11
 
5
 
0
 
33
 
28
 
0
 
139
    Net loans charged-off
(152)
 
(157)
 
5
 
0
 
(5)
 
(17)
 
0
 
(326)
Ending balance
 $20,465
 
 $12,752
 
 $2,454
 
 $559
 
 $3,586
 
 $344
 
 $3,124
 
 $43,284


The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans by portfolio segment and based on impairment method as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:


     
Commercial
                       
     
Real Estate
                       
 
Commercial
 
and
 
Agri-business
     
Consumer
           
 
and
 
Multifamily
 
and
 
Other
 
1-4 Family
 
Other
       
(dollars in thousands)
Industrial
 
Residential
 
Agricultural
 
Commercial
 
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
March 31, 2017
                             
Allowance for loan losses:
                             
  Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
                           
    Individually evaluated for impairment
 $3,897
 
 $598
 
 $0
 
 $0
 
 $290
 
 $46
 
 $0
 
 $4,831
    Collectively evaluated for impairment
15,884
 
13,120
 
3,459
 
545
 
2,500
 
333
 
3,102
 
38,943
Total ending allowance balance
 $19,781
 
 $13,718
 
 $3,459
 
 $545
 
 $2,790
 
 $379
 
 $3,102
 
 $43,774
                               
Loans:
                             
  Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 $11,042
 
 $8,877
 
 $283
 
 $0
 
 $1,410
 
 $54
 
 $0
 
 $21,666
  Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
1,312,912
 
1,360,487
 
327,363
 
105,681
 
343,545
 
60,625
 
0
 
3,510,613
Total ending loans balance
 $1,323,954
 
 $1,369,364
 
 $327,646
 
 $105,681
 
 $344,955
 
 $60,679
 
 $0
 
 $3,532,279


     
Commercial
                       
     
Real Estate
                       
 
Commercial
 
and
 
Agri-business
     
Consumer
           
 
and
 
Multi-family
 
and
 
Other
 
1-4 Family
 
Other
       
(dollars in thousands)
Industrial
 
Residential
 
Agricultural
 
Commercial
 
Mortgage
 
Consumer
 
Unallocated
 
Total
December 31, 2016
                             
Allowance for loan losses:
                             
  Ending allowance balance attributable to loans:
                           
    Individually evaluated for impairment
 $3,191
 
 $576
 
 $0
 
 $0
 
 $296
 
 $51
 
 $0
 
 $4,114
    Collectively evaluated for impairment
17,081
 
12,876
 
3,532
 
461
 
2,531
 
336
 
2,787
 
39,604
Total ending allowance balance
 $20,272
 
 $13,452
 
 $3,532
 
 $461
 
 $2,827
 
 $387
 
 $2,787
 
 $43,718
                               
Loans:
                             
  Loans individually evaluated for impairment
 $9,776
 
 $9,151
 
 $283
 
 $0
 
 $1,427
 
 $55
 
 $0
 
 $20,692
  Loans collectively evaluated for impairment
1,258,682
 
1,290,131
 
394,621
 
98,265
 
347,408
 
61,128
 
0
 
3,450,235
Total ending loans balance
 $1,268,458
 
 $1,299,282
 
 $394,904
 
 $98,265
 
 $348,835
 
 $61,183
 
 $0
 
 $3,470,927

 

 
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The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of March 31, 2017:


 
Unpaid
     
Allowance for
 
Principal
 
Recorded
 
Loan Losses
(dollars in thousands)
Balance
 
Investment
 
Allocated
With no related allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $783
 
 $481
 
 $0
    Non-working capital loans
3,221
 
1,472
 
0
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Construction and land development loans
126
 
126
 
0
    Owner occupied loans
2,911
 
2,663
 
0
    Nonowner occupied loans
4,587
 
4,588
 
0
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
         
    Loans secured by farmland
603
 
283
 
0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
204
 
191
 
0
    Open end and junior lien loans
369
 
156
 
0
With an allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
2,373
 
2,372
 
1,072
    Non-working capital loans
6,719
 
6,717
 
2,825
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Owner occupied loans
1,501
 
1,500
 
598
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
1,130
 
1,063
 
290
  Other consumer loans
54
 
54
 
46
Total
 $24,581
 
 $21,666
 
 $4,831














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The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of December 31, 2016:


 
Unpaid
     
Allowance for
 
Principal
 
Recorded
 
Loan Losses
(dollars in thousands)
Balance
 
Investment
 
Allocated
With no related allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $951
 
 $494
 
 $0
    Non-working capital loans
3,007
 
1,358
 
0
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Construction and land development loans
126
 
126
 
0
    Owner occupied loans
2,868
 
2,620
 
0
    Nonowner occupied loans
4,632
 
4,633
 
0
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
         
    Loans secured by farmland
603
 
283
 
0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
161
 
147
 
0
    Open end and junior lien loans
408
 
195
 
0
With an allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
1,100
 
1,099
 
465
    Non-working capital loans
6,827
 
6,825
 
2,726
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Owner occupied loans
1,773
 
1,772
 
576
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
1,152
 
1,085
 
296
  Other consumer loans
55
 
55
 
51
Total
 $23,663
 
 $20,692
 
 $4,114










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


         
Cash Basis
 
Average
 
Interest
 
Interest
 
Recorded
 
Income
 
Income
(dollars in thousands)
Investment
 
Recognized
 
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $577
 
 $7
 
 $7
    Non-working capital loans
1,381
 
8
 
5
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Construction and land development loans
126
 
1
 
1
    Owner occupied loans
2,572
 
1
 
1
    Nonowner occupied loans
4,604
 
84
 
72
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
         
    Loans secured by farmland
283
 
0
 
0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
191
 
1
 
0
    Open end and junior lien loans
156
 
0
 
0
With an allowance recorded:
         
  Commercial and industrial loans:
         
    Working capital lines of credit loans
1,363
 
11
 
8
    Non-working capital loans
6,699
 
49
 
39
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
         
    Owner occupied loans
1,665
 
5
 
4
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
         
    Closed end first mortgage loans
1,071
 
7
 
4
  Other consumer loans
54
 
1
 
0
Total
 $20,742
 
 $175
 
 $141














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The following table presents loans individually evaluated for impairment by class of loans as of and for the three-month period ended March 31, 2016:


           
Cash Basis
   
Average
 
Interest
 
Interest
   
Recorded
 
Income
 
Income
(dollars in thousands)
 
Investment
 
Recognized
 
Recognized
With no related allowance recorded:
           
  Commercial and industrial loans:
           
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 
 $20
 
 $0
 
 $0
    Non-working capital loans
 
673
 
0
 
0
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
           
    Owner occupied loans
 
2,724
 
0
 
0
    Nonowner occupied loans
 
4,808
 
29
 
23
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
           
    Loans secured by farmland
 
471
 
0
 
0
  Consumer 1-4 family loans:
           
    Closed end first mortgage loans
 
47
 
0
 
0
With an allowance recorded:
           
  Commercial and industrial loans:
           
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 
1,352
 
5
 
5
    Non-working capital loans
 
4,635
 
34
 
34
  Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans:
           
    Construction and land development loans
 
339
 
3
 
3
    Owner occupied loans
 
942
 
0
 
0
    Nonowner occupied loans
 
77
 
0
 
0
    Multifamily loans
 
385
 
5
 
5
  Other commercial loans
 
12
 
0
 
0
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
           
    Closed end first mortgage loans
 
1,627
 
15
 
11
    Open end and junior lien loans
 
251
 
0
 
0
  Other consumer loans
 
59
 
1
 
1
Total
 
 $18,422
 
 $92
 
 $82
















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The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of March 31, 2017 by class of loans:


     
30-89
 
Greater than
           
 
Loans Not
 
Days
 
90 Days
     
Total
   
(dollars in thousands)
Past Due
 
Past Due
 
Past Due
 
Nonaccrual
 
Past Due
 
Total
  Commercial and industrial loans:
                     
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $649,021
 
 $60
 
 $0
 
 $1,598
 
 $1,658
 
 $650,679
    Non-working capital loans
669,325
 
9
 
0
 
3,941
 
3,950
 
673,275
  Commercial real estate and multi-family
                     
  residential loans:
                     
    Construction and land development loans
237,365
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
237,365
    Owner occupied loans
462,792
 
0
 
1,633
 
3,888
 
5,521
 
468,313
    Nonowner occupied loans
462,282
 
399
 
0
 
114
 
513
 
462,795
    Multifamily loans
200,891
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
200,891
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
                     
    Loans secured by farmland
137,790
 
0
 
0
 
283
 
283
 
138,073
    Loans for agricultural production
189,573
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
189,573
  Other commercial loans
105,681
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
105,681
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
                     
    Closed end first mortgage loans
164,891
 
740
 
0
 
205
 
945
 
165,836
    Open end and junior lien loans
168,488
 
232
 
0
 
156
 
388
 
168,876
    Residential construction loans
10,243
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
10,243
  Other consumer loans
60,626
 
53
 
0
 
0
 
53
 
60,679
Total
 $3,518,968
 
 $1,493
 
 $1,633
 
 $10,185
 
 $13,311
 
 $3,532,279

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans as of December 31, 2016 by class of loans:


     
30-89
 
Greater than
           
 
Loans Not
 
Days
 
90 Days
     
Total
   
(dollars in thousands)
Past Due
 
Past Due
 
Past Due
 
Nonaccrual
 
Past Due
 
Total
  Commercial and industrial loans:
                     
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $624,213
 
 $9
 
 $0
 
 $140
 
 $149
 
 $624,362
    Non-working capital loans
642,014
 
0
 
0
 
2,082
 
2,082
 
644,096
  Commercial real estate and multi-family
                     
  residential loans:
                     
    Construction and land development loans
244,411
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
244,411
    Owner occupied loans
465,789
 
0
 
0
 
3,598
 
3,598
 
469,387
    Nonowner occupied loans
457,880
 
0
 
0
 
122
 
122
 
458,002
    Multi-family loans
127,482
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
127,482
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
                     
    Loans secured by farmland
172,349
 
0
 
0
 
283
 
283
 
172,632
    Loans for agricultural production
222,272
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
222,272
  Other commercial loans
98,265
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
98,265
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
                     
    Closed end first mortgage loans
161,499
 
1,072
 
53
 
213
 
1,338
 
162,837
    Open end and junior lien loans
170,372
 
448
 
0
 
195
 
643
 
171,015
    Residential construction loans
14,983
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
14,983
  Other consumer loans
61,119
 
64
 
0
 
0
 
64
 
61,183
Total
 $3,462,648
 
 $1,593
 
 $53
 
 $6,633
 
 $8,279
 
 $3,470,927






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Troubled Debt Restructurings:

Troubled debt restructured loans are included in the totals for impaired loans. The Company has allocated $3.1 million and $2.7 million of specific reserves to customers whose loan terms have been modified in troubled debt restructurings as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The Company is not committed to lend additional funds to debtors whose loans have been modified in a troubled debt restructuring.


 
March 31
 
December 31
(dollars in thousands)
2017
 
2016
Accruing troubled debt restructured loans
 $10,234
 
 $10,351
Nonaccrual troubled debt restructured loans
 7,180
 
 5,633
Total troubled debt restructured loans
 $17,414
 
 $15,984

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

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

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


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



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

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

During the quarter ended March 31, 2016, certain loans were modified as troubled debt restructurings. The modified terms of these loans include one or a combination of the following: inadequate compensation for the terms of the restructure or renewal; a modification of the repayment terms which delays principal repayment for some period; or renewal terms offered to borrowers in financial distress where no additional credit enhancements were obtained at the time of renewal.
 

 
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Additional concessions were granted to borrowers with previously identified troubled debt restructured loans during the period.  The loans to two of the borrowers are for commercial real estate buildings where the collateral value and cash flows from the companies occupying the buildings do not support the loans with recorded investments of $542,000.  The other loans were to a borrower engaged in land development, where the aggregate recorded investment totaled $484,000.  These concessions are not included in table below.

The following table presents loans by class modified as new troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2016:


       
Modified Repayment Terms
     
Pre-Modification
 
Post-Modification
       
Extension
     
Outstanding
 
Outstanding
       
Period or
 
Number of
 
Recorded
 
Recorded
   
Number of
 
Range
(dollars in thousands)
Loans
 
Investment
 
Investment
   
Loans
 
(in months)
Troubled Debt Restructurings
                   
Commercial real estate and multi-
                   
  family residential loans:
                   
  Owner occupied loans
1
 
 $335
 
 $335
   
1
 
15
Total
1
 
 $335
 
 $335
   
1
 
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For the three-month period ended March 31, 2016, the commercial real estate and multi-family residential loan troubled debt restructuring described above increased the allowance for loan losses by $11,000.

No charge-offs resulted from any troubled debt restructurings described above during the three-month period ended March 31, 2016.

There were no troubled debt restructurings that had payment defaults within the twelve months following modification during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.

Credit Quality Indicators:

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

The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

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

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

Doubtful. Loans classified as Doubtful have all the weaknesses inherent in those classified as Substandard, with the added characteristics that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full, on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values, highly questionable and improbable.

Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above-described process are considered to be Pass rated loans with the exception of consumer troubled debt restructurings which are evaluated and listed with Substandard commercial grade loans and consumer nonaccrual loans which are evaluated individually and listed with Not Rated loans. Loans listed as Not Rated are consumer loans or commercial loans with consumer characteristics included in groups of homogenous loans which are analyzed for credit quality indicators utilizing delinquency status. As of March 31, 2017, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

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Special
         
Not
   
(dollars in thousands)
Pass
 
Mention
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Rated
 
Total
  Commercial and industrial loans:
                     
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $594,221
 
 $30,356
 
 $25,927
 
 $0
 
 $175
 
 $650,679
    Non-working capital loans
621,384
 
24,188
 
23,912
 
0
 
3,791
 
673,275
  Commercial real estate and multi-
                     
    family residential loans:
                     
    Construction and land development loans
236,071
 
1,294
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
237,365
    Owner occupied loans
440,213
 
11,633
 
16,467
 
0
 
0
 
468,313
    Nonowner occupied loans
456,944
 
4,507
 
1,344
 
0
 
0
 
462,795
    Multifamily loans
200,633
 
258
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
200,891
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
                     
    Loans secured by farmland
133,300
 
3,052
 
1,721
 
0
 
0
 
138,073
    Loans for agricultural production
185,248
 
3,627
 
698
 
0
 
0
 
189,573
  Other commercial loans
105,677
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
4
 
105,681
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
                     
    Closed end first mortgage loans
44,657
 
0
 
1,254
 
0
 
119,925
 
165,836
    Open end and junior lien loans
7,235
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
161,641
 
168,876
    Residential construction loans
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
10,243
 
10,243
  Other consumer loans
16,264
 
0
 
54
 
0
 
44,361
 
60,679
Total
 $3,041,847
 
 $78,915
 
 $71,377
 
 $0
 
 $340,140
 
 $3,532,279


As of December 31, 2016, and based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of loans by class of loans is as follows:

     
Special
         
Not
   
(dollars in thousands)
Pass
 
Mention
 
Substandard
 
Doubtful
 
Rated
 
Total
  Commercial and industrial loans:
                     
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $577,208
 
 $17,636
 
 $29,396
 
 $0
 
 $122
 
 $624,362
    Non-working capital loans
583,135
 
32,587
 
24,405
 
0
 
3,969
 
644,096
  Commercial real estate and multi-
                     
    family residential loans:
                     
    Construction and land
                     
      development loans
242,964
 
1,447
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
244,411
    Owner occupied loans
444,143
 
10,285
 
14,959
 
0
 
0
 
469,387
    Nonowner occupied loans
451,390
 
4,550
 
2,062
 
0
 
0
 
458,002
    Multi-family loans
127,219
 
263
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
127,482
  Agri-business and agricultural loans:
                     
    Loans secured by farmland
168,660
 
3,689
 
283
 
0
 
0
 
172,632
    Loans for agricultural production
218,581
 
3,691
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
222,272
  Other commercial loans
98,261
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
4
 
98,265
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
                   
    Closed end first mortgage loans
44,687
 
126
 
1,232
 
0
 
116,792
 
162,837
    Open end and junior lien loans
7,028
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
163,987
 
171,015
    Residential construction loans
0
 
0
 
0
 
0
 
14,983
 
14,983
  Other consumer loans
17,717
 
0
 
55
 
0
 
43,411
 
61,183
Total
 $2,980,993
 
 $74,274
 
 $72,392
 
 $0
 
 $343,268
 
 $3,470,927


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NOTE 5.  FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

Fair value is the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values:
     
Level 1
  
Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets that the entity has the ability to access as of the measurement date.
   
Level 2
  
Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
   
Level 3
 
Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a company's own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mortgage servicing rights:  As of March 31, 2017, the fair value of the Company's Level 3 servicing assets for residential mortgage loans was $3.7 million, none of which are currently impaired and therefore are carried at amortized cost.  These residential mortgage loans have a weighted average interest rate of 3.81%, a weighted average maturity of 19 years and are secured by homes generally within the Company's market area, which is primarily Northern Indiana.  A valuation model is used to estimate fair value by stratifying the portfolios on the basis of certain risk characteristics, including loan type and interest rate. Impairment is estimated based on an income approach.  The inputs used include estimates of prepayment speeds, discount rate, cost to service, escrow account earnings, contractual servicing fee income, ancillary income, late fees, and float income.  The most significant assumption used to value mortgage servicing rights is prepayment rate.  Prepayment rates are estimated based on published industry consensus prepayment rates.  The most significant unobservable assumption is the discount rate.  At March 31, 2017, the constant prepayment speed (PSA) used was 165 and the discount rate used was 9.4%.  At December 31, 2016, the PSA used was 162 and the discount rate used was 9.3%.

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

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






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

 
March 31, 2017
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
Assets
(dollars in thousands)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
at Fair Value
Assets
         
U.S. Treasury securities
 $           1,005
 
 $                     0
 
 $                    0
 
 $             1,005
U.S. government sponsored agency securities
0
 
6,106
 
0
 
6,106
Mortgage-backed securities
0
 
362,200
 
0
 
362,200
State and municipal securities
0
 
158,098
 
622
 
158,720
Total Securities
1,005
 
526,404
 
622
 
528,031
Mortgage banking derivative
0
 
241
 
0
 
241
Interest rate swap derivative
0
 
2,634
 
0
 
2,634
Total assets
 $           1,005
 
 $         529,279
 
 $               622
 
 $        530,906
               
Liabilities
             
Mortgage banking derivative
0
 
16
 
0
 
16
Interest rate swap derivative
0
 
2,742
 
0
 
2,742
Total liabilities
 $                   0
 
 $             2,758
 
 $                    0
 
 $             2,758
               
               
 
December 31, 2016
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
Assets
(dollars in thousands)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
at Fair Value
Assets
         
U.S. Treasury securities
 $             1,003
 
 $                      0
 
 $                     0
 
 $              1,003
U.S. government sponsored agency securities
0
 
6,241
 
0
 
6,241
Mortgage-backed securities
0
 
351,568
 
0
 
351,568
State and municipal securities
0
 
144,709
 
670
 
145,379
Total Securities
1,003
 
502,518
 
670
 
504,191
Mortgage banking derivative
0
 
314
 
0
 
314
Interest rate swap derivative
0
 
2,645
 
0
 
2,645
Total assets
 $             1,003
 
 $           505,477
 
 $                 670
 
 $          507,150
               
Liabilities
             
Mortgage banking derivative
0
 
14
 
0
 
14
Interest rate swap derivative
0
 
2,735
 
0
 
2,735
Total liabilities
 $                    0
 
 $               2,749
 
 $                     0
 
 $              2,749
               

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the three months ended March 31, 2017 and there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during 2016.





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The table below presents a reconciliation of all assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the nine months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:

     
State and Municipal Securities
(dollars in thousands)
       
2017
 
2016
Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at January 1
       
 $             670
 
 $               551
  Transfers into Level 3
       
0
 
339
  Changes in fair value of securities
             
    included in other comprehensive income
       
(3)
 
(1)
  Principal payments
       
(45)
 
(40)
Balance of recurring Level 3 assets at March 31
       
 $             622
 
 $               849
               

The fair values of two municipal securities with a fair value of $339,000 as of March 31, 2016 were transferred from Level 2 and into Level 3 because of a lack of observable market data for these investments.  The Company's policy is to recognize transfers as of the end of the reporting period.  As a result the fair value for these municipal securities was transferred on March 31, 2016.  The municipal securities measured at fair value included below are non-rated Indiana and Ohio municipal revenue bonds and are not actively traded.

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
             
Range of
 
Fair Value at
         
Inputs
(dollars in thousands)
March 31, 2017
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Input
 
(Average)
               
State and municipal securities
 $                      622
 
Price to type, par, call
 
Discount to benchmark index
 
0-5%
             
(2.73%)
               
               
               
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
             
Range of
 
Fair Value at
         
Inputs
(dollars in thousands)
December 31, 2016
 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Input
 
(Average)
               
State and municipal securities
 $                        670
 
Price to type, par, call
 
Discount to benchmark index
 
0-5%
             
(2.98%)
               

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






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

 
March 31, 2017
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
Assets
(dollars in thousands)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
at Fair Value
Assets
         
Impaired loans:
             
  Commercial and industrial loans:
             
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $                 0
 
 $                 0
 
 $         1,283
 
 $         1,283
    Non-working capital loans
0
 
0
 
3,644
 
3,644
  Commercial real estate and multi-family
             
  residential loans:
             
    Owner occupied loans
0
 
0
 
901
 
901
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
             
    Closed end first mortgage loans
0
 
0
 
62
 
62
Total impaired loans
 $                 0
 
 $                 0
 
 $         5,890
 
 $         5,890
Other real estate owned
                     0
 
                     0
 
                  75
 
                  75
Total assets
 $                 0
 
 $                 0
 
 $         5,965
 
 $         5,965
               
 
December 31, 2016
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
Assets
(dollars in thousands)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
at Fair Value
Assets
         
Impaired loans:
             
  Commercial and industrial loans:
             
    Working capital lines of credit loans
 $                  0
 
 $                  0
 
 $              621
 
 $              621
    Non-working capital loans
0
 
0
 
3,889
 
3,889
  Commercial real estate and multi-family
             
  residential loans:
             
    Owner occupied loans
0
 
0
 
1,195
 
1,195
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans:
             
    Closed end first mortgage loans
0
 
0
 
62
 
62
Total impaired loans
 $                  0
 
 $                  0
 
 $           5,767
 
 $           5,767
Other real estate owned
                     0
 
                     0
 
                   75
 
                   75
Total assets
 $                  0
 
 $                  0
 
 $           5,842
 
 $           5,842
               







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The following table presents the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at March 31, 2017:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Fair Value
Valuation Methodology
Unobservable Inputs
 
Average
Range of Inputs
Impaired loans:
                   
  Commercial and industrial
 $     4,927
 
Collateral based
 
Discount to reflect
 
40%
 
(22% - 100%)
       
measurements
 
current market conditions
   
           
and ultimate collectability
   
Impaired loans:
                   
  Commercial real estate and
            901
 
Collateral based
 
Discount to reflect
 
40%
 
(8% - 60%)
  multi-family residential loans
 
measurements
 
current market conditions
   
           
and ultimate collectability
   
                     
Impaired loans:
                   
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage
              62
 
Collateral based
 
Discount to reflect
 
14%
   
       
measurements
 
current market conditions
   
           
and ultimate collectability
   
                     
Other real estate owned
 
              75
 
Appraisals
 
Discount to reflect
 
49%
   
           
current market conditions
   


The following table presents the valuation methodology and unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at December 31, 2016:
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
Fair Value
Valuation Methodology
Unobservable Inputs
 
Average
Range of Inputs
Impaired loans:
                   
  Commercial and industrial
 
 $       4,510
 
Collateral based
 
Discount to reflect
 
44%
 
(22% - 100%)
       
measurements
 
current market conditions
   
           
and ultimate collectability
   
Impaired loans:
                   
  Commercial real estate
 
          1,195
 
Collateral based
 
Discount to reflect
 
30%
 
(6% - 59%)
       
measurements
 
current market conditions
   
           
and ultimate collectability
   
Impaired loans:
                   
  Consumer 1-4 family mortgage
               62
 
Collateral based
 
Discount to reflect
 
15%
   
       
measurements
 
current market conditions
   
           
and ultimate collectability
   
                     
Other real estate owned
 
               75
 
Appraisals
 
Discount to reflect
 
49%
   
           
current market conditions
   


Impaired loans, which are measured for impairment using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans, had a gross carrying amount of $9.8 million, with a valuation allowance of $3.9 million at March 31, 2017, resulting in a net increase in the provision for loan losses of $800,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2017.  At March 31, 2016, impaired loans had a gross carrying amount of $7.1 million, with a valuation allowance of $2.5 million, resulting in a net increase in the provision for loan losses of $100,000 in the three months ended March 31, 2016.

Other real estate owned measured at fair value less costs to sell, at both March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016, had a net carrying amount of $75,000, which is made up of the outstanding balance of $147,000, net of a valuation allowance of $72,000, all of which was written down during 2012.

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The following table contains the estimated fair values and the related carrying values of the Company's financial instruments. Items which are not financial instruments are not included.



 
March 31, 2017
           
 
Carrying
 
Estimated Fair Value
       
(dollars in thousands)
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Financial Assets:
                 
 Cash and cash equivalents
 $  111,583
 
 $  109,578
 
 $       2,012
 
 $              0
 
 $  111,590
 Securities available for sale
528,031
 
1,005
 
526,404
 
622
 
528,031
 Real estate mortgages held for sale
3,869
 
0
 
3,943
 
0
 
3,943
 Loans, net
3,488,505
 
0
 
0
 
3,474,070
 
3,474,070
 Federal Home Loan Bank stock
8,102
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 Federal Reserve Bank stock
3,420
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 Accrued interest receivable
11,886
 
8
 
2,435
 
9,443
 
11,886
Financial Liabilities:
                 
 Certificates of deposit
(1,293,023)
 
0
 
(1,299,542)
 
0
 
(1,299,542)
 All other deposits
(2,386,374)
 
(2,386,374)
 
0
 
0
 
(2,386,374)
 Securities sold under agreements
                 
  to repurchase
(59,776)
 
0
 
(59,776)
 
0
 
(59,776)
 Other short-term borrowings
(85,000)
 
0
 
(84,997)
 
0
 
(84,997)
 Long-term borrowings
(30)
 
0
 
(32)
 
0
 
(32)
 Subordinated debentures
(30,928)
 
0
 
0
 
(31,206)
 
(31,206)
 Standby letters of credit
(352)
 
0
 
0
 
(352)
 
(352)
 Accrued interest payable
(5,901)
 
(99)
 
(5,798)
 
(4)
 
(5,901)
                   
                   
 
December 31, 2016
           
 
Carrying
 
Estimated Fair Value
       
(dollars in thousands)
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Financial Assets:
                 
 Cash and cash equivalents
 $    167,280
 
 $    165,385
 
 $        1,899
 
 $              0
 
 $    167,284
 Securities available for sale
504,191
 
1,003
 
502,518
 
670
 
504,191
 Real estate mortgages held for sale
5,915
 
0
 
5,994
 
0
 
5,994
 Loans, net
3,427,209
 
0
 
0
 
3,411,121
 
3,411,121
 Federal Home Loan Bank stock
8,102
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 Federal Reserve Bank stock
3,420
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 
N/A
 Accrued interest receivable
11,687
 
3
 
2,688
 
8,996
 
11,687
Financial Liabilities:
                 
 Certificates of deposit
(1,163,818)
 
0
 
(1,169,905)
 
0
 
(1,169,905)
 All other deposits
(2,414,094)
 
(2,414,094)
 
0
 
0
 
(2,414,094)
 Securities sold under agreements
                 
  to repurchase
(50,045)
 
0
 
(50,045)
 
0
 
(50,045)
 Other short-term borrowings
(180,000)
 
0
 
(180,005)
 
0
 
(180,005)
 Long-term borrowings
(32)
 
0
 
(34)
 
0
 
(34)
 Subordinated debentures
(30,928)
 
0
 
0
 
(31,194)
 
(31,194)
 Standby letters of credit
(323)
 
0
 
0
 
(323)
 
(323)
 Accrued interest payable
(5,676)
 
(93)
 
(5,580)
 
(3)
 
(5,676)
                   



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The methods and assumptions, not previously presented, used to estimate fair values are described as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents - The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value and are classified as Level 1, with the exception of certificates of deposits, which are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis using current market rates applied to the estimated life resulting in a Level 2 classification.

Loans, net – Fair values of loans, excluding loans held for sale, are estimated as follows:  For variable rate loans, fair values are based on carrying values resulting in a Level 3 classification.  Fair values for other loans are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, using current market rates applied to the estimated life of the loan resulting in a Level 3 classification.  Impaired loans are valued at the lower of cost or fair value as described previously.  The methods utilized to estimate the fair value of loans do not necessarily represent an exit price.

Federal Home Loan Bank stock and Federal Reserve Bank stock– It is not practical to determine the fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank stock and Federal Reserve Bank stock due to restrictions placed on its transferability.

Certificates of deposit - Fair values of certificates of deposit are estimated using discounted cash flow analyses using current market rates applied to the estimated life resulting in a Level 2 classification.

All other deposits- The fair values for all other deposits other than certificates of deposit are equal to the amount payable on demand (the carrying value) resulting in a Level 1 classification.

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase – The carrying amount of borrowings under repurchase agreements approximates their fair values resulting in a Level 2 classification.

Other short-term borrowings – The fair value of other short-term borrowings is estimated using discounted cash flow analysis based on current borrowing rates resulting in a Level 2 classification.

Long-term borrowings – The fair value of long-term borrowings is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses based on current borrowing rates resulting in a Level 2 classification.

Subordinated debentures - The fair value of subordinated debentures is based on the rates currently available to the Company with similar term and remaining maturity and credit spread resulting in a Level 3 classification.

Standby letters of credit – The fair value of off-balance sheet items is based on the current fees and costs that would be charged to enter into or terminate such arrangements resulting in a Level 3 classification.

Accrued interest receivable/payable – The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximates fair value resulting in a Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 classification which is consistent with its associated asset/liability.

NOTE 6. SECURITIES SOLD UNDER AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE

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

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase of $59.8 million and $50.0 million, which mature on demand, are secured by mortgage-backed securities with a carrying amount of $93.0 million and $98.0 million at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.  Additional information concerning recognition of these liabilities is disclosed in Note 8.



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NOTE 7. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Pension Benefits
 
SERP Benefits
(dollars in thousands)
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Interest cost
 $26
 
 $26
 
 $10
 
 $12
Expected return on plan assets
(35)
 
(35)
 
(16)
 
(18)
Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss
46
 
34
 
20
 
20
  Net pension expense (benefit)
 $37
 
 $25
 
 $14
 
 $14

The Company previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 that it expected to contribute $355,000 to its pension plan and $41,000 to its Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") in 2017.  The Company has contributed $118,000 to its pension plan and $41,000 to its SERP as of March 31, 2017.  The Company expects to contribute $237,000 to its pension plan during the remainder of 2017.  The Company does not expect to make any additional contributions to its SERP during the remainder of 2017.

NOTE 8. OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The following tables summarize gross and net information about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are offset in the statement of financial position or that are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 
March 31, 2017
     
Gross
 
Net Amounts
           
 
Gross
 
Amounts
 
of Assets
 
Gross Amounts Not
   
 
Amounts of
 
Offset in the
 
presented in
 
Offset in the Statement
   
 
Recognized
 
Statement of
 
the Statement
 
of Financial Position
   
 
Assets/
 
Financial
 
of Financial
 
Financial
 
Cash
   
(dollars in thousands)
Liabilities
 
Position
 
Position
 
Instruments
 
Received
 
Net Amount
Assets
                     
Interest Rate Swap Derivatives
 $2,634
 
 $0
 
 $2,634
 
 $0
 
 $0
 
 $2,634
  Total Assets
 $2,634
 
 $0
 
 $2,634
 
 $0
 
 $0
 
 $2,634
Liabilities
                     
Interest Rate Swap Derivatives
 $2,742
 
 $0
 
 $2,742
 
 $0
 
 $(1,910)
 
 $832
Repurchase Agreements
 59,776
 
 0
 
 59,776
 
 (59,776)
 
 0
 
 0
  Total Liabilities
 $62,518
 
 $0
 
 $62,518
 
 $(59,776)
 
 $(1,910)
 
 $832
                       
                       
 
December 31, 2016
     
Gross
 
Net Amounts
           
 
Gross
 
Amounts
 
of Assets
 
Gross Amounts Not
   
 
Amounts of
 
Offset in the
 
presented in
 
Offset in the Statement
   
 
Recognized
 
Statement of
 
the Statement
 
of Financial Position
   
 
Assets/
 
Financial
 
of Financial
 
Financial
 
Cash
   
(dollars in thousands)
Liabilities
 
Position
 
Position
 
Instruments
 
Received
 
Net Amount
Assets
                     
Interest Rate Swap Derivatives
 $2,645
 
 $0
 
 $2,645
 
 $0
 
 $0
 
 $2,645
  Total Assets
 $2,645
 
 $0
 
 $2,645
 
 $0
 
 $0
 
 $2,645
Liabilities
                     
Interest Rate Swap Derivatives
 $2,735
 
 $0
 
 $2,735
 
 $0
 
 $(1,330)
 
 $1,405
Repurchase Agreements
 50,045
 
 0
 
 50,045
 
 (50,045)
 
 0
 
 0
  Total Liabilities
 $52,780
 
 $0
 
 $52,780
 
 $(50,045)
 
 $(1,330)
 
 $1,405
 

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

NOTE 9. EARNINGS PER SHARE

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


 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per common share*
 25,152,242
 
 25,019,753
Dilutive effect of stock options, awards and warrants*
 443,894
 
 308,053
Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per common share*
 25,596,136
 
 25,327,806
       
Basic earnings per common share*
 $0.58
 
 $0.49
Diluted earnings per common share*
 $0.57
 
 $0.48
       
* Share and per share data has been adjusted for a 3-for-2 stock split in the form of a stock dividend on August 5, 2016.


NOTE 10. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following tables summarize the changes within each classification of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016:

 
Unrealized
       
 
Gains and
       
 
Losses on
 
Defined
   
 
Available-
 
Benefit
   
 
for-Sales
 
Pension
   
(dollars in thousands)
Securities
 
Items
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2016
 $(722)
 
 $(1,665)
 
 $(2,387)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification
448
 
0
 
448
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(3)
 
40
 
37
    Net current period other comprehensive income
445
 
40
 
485
Balance at March 31, 2017
 $(277)
 
 $(1,625)
 
 $(1,902)


 
Unrealized
       
 
Gains and
       
 
Losses on
 
Defined
   
 
Available-
 
Benefit
   
 
for-Sales
 
Pension
   
(dollars in thousands)
Securities
 
Items
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2015
 $3,836
 
 $(1,694)
 
 $2,142
Other comprehensive income before reclassification
(4,518)
 
(101)
 
(4,619)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(40)
 
130
 
90
    Net current period other comprehensive income
(4,558)
 
29
 
(4,529)
Balance at December 31, 2016
 $(722)
 
 $(1,665)
 
 $(2,387)

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


Details about
 
Amount
 
Affected Line Item
Accumulated Other
 
Reclassified From
 
in the Statement
Comprehensive
 
Accumulated Other
 
Where Net
Income Components
 
Comprehensive Income
 
Income is Presented
         
(dollars in thousands)
       
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
 
 $3
 
Net securities gains (losses)
Tax effect
 
0
 
Income tax expense
   
3
 
Net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension items
 
(66)
 
Salaries and employee benefits
Tax effect
 
26
 
Income tax expense
   
(40)
 
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
 
 $(37)
 
Net income

Reclassifications out of accumulated comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2016 are as follows:


Details about
 
Amount
 
Affected Line Item
Accumulated Other
 
Reclassified From
 
in the Statement
Comprehensive
 
Accumulated Other
 
Where Net
Income Components
 
Comprehensive Income
 
Income is Presented
         
(dollars in thousands)
       
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
 
 $52
 
Net securities gains (losses)
Tax effect
 
(21)
 
Income tax expense
   
31
 
Net of tax
Amortization of defined benefit pension items
 
(54)
 
Salaries and employee benefits
Tax effect
 
22
 
Income tax expense
   
(32)
 
Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period
 
 $(1)
 
Net income

NOTE 11.  NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2014, the FASB issued new accounting guidance related to revenue recognition. This new standard will replace all current U.S. GAAP guidance on this topic and eliminate all industry-specific guidance. The new revenue recognition standard provides a unified model to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle is that a company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration for which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This guidance will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2018 and can be applied either retrospectively to each period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The largest revenue stream the Company has is from financial instruments, which is scoped out of this accounting standard. Management has evaluated our other revenue streams, to which this standard does apply and has identified one revenue stream, wealth advisory revenue, which requires further review of the individual trust contracts to determine what, if any impact this new accounting standard will have on the timing of that revenue and on our financial statements.

In January 2016, the FASB amended existing accounting guidance related to the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. These amendments make targeted improvements to U.S. GAAP as follows:  (1) Require equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. However, an entity may choose to measure equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer. (2) Simplify the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment. When a qualitative assessment indicates that impairment exists, an entity is required to measure the investment at fair value. (3) Eliminate the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities. (4) Eliminate the requirement for public business entities to disclose the method(s) and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet. (5) Require public business entities to use the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments for disclosure purposes. (6) Require an entity to present separately in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments. (7) Require separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial asset (that is, securities or loans and receivable) on the balance sheet or the accompanying notes to the financial statements. (8) Clarify that an entity should evaluate the need for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity's other deferred tax assets. This guidance will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2018 and should be applied as a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The amendments related to equity securities without readily determinable fair values (including disclosure requirements) should be applied prospectively to equity investments that exist as of the date of adoption. Adopting this standard is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.

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In February 2016, the FASB issued new accounting guidance related to leases. This update, effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2019, will replace existing lease guidance in GAAP and will require lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. When implemented, lessees and lessors will be required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The Company currently has approximately $4.7 million of lease obligations that would come on balance sheet as both assets and liabilities upon adoption of this accounting standard.

In March 2016, the FASB issued new guidance related to employee share-based payment accounting. This standard requires all income tax effects of awards to be recognized in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled. It also allows an employer to repurchase more of an employee's shares than it can today for tax withholding purposes without triggering liability accounting and to make a policy election for forfeitures as they occur. The guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this new standard effective January1, 2017.  The adoption of this new standard could result in increased volatility to reported income tax expense related to excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies for employee share-based transactions, however, the actual amounts recognized in income tax expense will be dependent on the amount of employee share-based transactions and the stock price at the time of vesting or exercise.  For the first quarter of 2017, adopting this new standard  resulted in $924,000  in income tax benefit offsetting income tax expense and current tax liability due to the vesting of  restricted stock and performance stock units.

In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance related to credit losses on financial instruments. This update will change the accounting for credit losses on loans and debt securities. For loans, the proposal will require an expected credit loss model rather than the current incurred loss model to determine the allowance for credit losses. The expected credit loss model would estimate losses for the estimated life of the financial asset. In addition, the guidance will modify the other-than-temporary impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities to require an allowance for credit impairment instead of a direct write-down, which will allow for reversal of credit impairments in future periods. This guidance is effective for public business entities that meet the definition of an SEC filer for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods in those fiscal years. A committee has been formed to assess the requirements of this accounting standard as it relates to the Company and develop a plan for implementing them. Management expects to recognize credit losses earlier upon adoption of this accounting standard and the expected credit loss model than it has historically done under the current incurred credit loss model and is evaluating the impact of adopting this new accounting standard on our financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance related to the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flow. This standard provides cash flow statement classification guidance for certain transactions including how the predominance principle should be applied when cash receipts and cash payments have aspects of more than one class of cash flows. The guidance is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years and should be applied retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. Management does not expect the adoption of this new accounting standard to have a material impact on our financial statements.

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

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In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, "Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost." Under the new guidance, employers will present the service cost component of the net periodic benefit cost in the same income statement line item as other employee compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period. In addition, only the service cost component will be eligible for capitalization in assets. Employers will present the other components separately from the line item that includes the service cost. ASU No. 2017-07 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. Employers will apply the guidance on the presentation of the components of net periodic benefit cost in the income statement retrospectively. The guidance limiting the capitalization of net periodic benefit cost in assets to the service cost component will be applied prospectively. Management does not expect the adoption of this new accounting standard to have a material impact on our financial statements.

NOTE 12. RECLASSIFICATIONS

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








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

OVERVIEW

Net income in the first three months of 2017 was $14.5 million, up 18.2% from $12.3 million for the comparable period of 2016.  Diluted income per common share was $0.57 in the first three months of 2017, up 18.8% from $0.48 in the comparable period of 2016.  Return on average total equity was 13.63% in the first three months of 2017 versus 12.35% in the comparable period of 2016.  Return on average total assets was 1.37% in the first three months of 2017 versus 1.30% in the comparable period of 2016.  The average equity to average assets ratio was 10.02% in the first three months of 2017 versus 10.49% in the comparable period of 2016.

Total assets were $4.319 billion as of March 31, 2017 versus $4.290 billion as of December 31, 2016, an increase of $29.1 million, or 0.7%.  This increase was primarily due to a $61.4 million increase in total loans as well as a $23.8 million increase in securities available for sale.  The increases were somewhat offset by a $55.7 million decrease in cash and cash equivalents.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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

Allowance for Loan Losses

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

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

The determination of the appropriate allowance is inherently subjective, as it requires significant estimates by management. The Company has an established process to determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses that generally includes consideration of the following factors: changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality and current economic conditions that may affect the borrowers' ability to repay. Consideration is not limited to these factors although they represent the most commonly cited factors. With respect to specific allocation levels for individual credits, management considers the amounts and timing of expected future cash flows and the current valuation of collateral as the primary measures. Management also considers trends in adversely classified loans based upon an ongoing review of those credits. With respect to pools of similar loans, allocations are assigned based upon historical experience unless the rate of loss is expected to be greater than historical losses as noted below. A detailed analysis is performed on loans that are classified but determined not to be impaired which incorporates probability of default with a loss given default scenario to develop non-specific allocations for the loan pool. These allocations may be adjusted based on the other factors cited above. An appropriate level of general allowance for pooled loans is determined after considering the following: application of historical loss percentages, emerging market risk, commercial loan focus and large credit concentration, new industry lending activity and general economic conditions. It is also possible that the following could affect the overall process: social, political, economic and terrorist events or activities. All of these factors are susceptible to change, which may be significant. As a result of this detailed process, the allowance results in two forms of allocations, specific and general. These two components represent the total allowance for loan losses deemed adequate to cover probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio.

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

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

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

Valuation and Other-Than-Temporary Impairment of Investment Securities

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

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

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

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

·
the length of time and the extent to which the market value has been less than amortized cost;
·
the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer;
·
the underlying fundamentals of the relevant market and the outlook for such market for the near future; and
·
our intent and ability to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value.

The assessment of whether a decline exists that is other-than-temporary, involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at a point in time. If, in management's judgment, other-than-temporary impairment exists, the cost basis of the security will be written down to the computed net present value, and the unrealized loss will be transferred from accumulated other comprehensive loss as an immediate reduction of current earnings (as if the loss had been realized in the period of other-than-temporary impairment).


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

Selected income statement information for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 is presented in the following table:


 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2017
 
2016
Income Statement Summary:
     
Net interest income
 $32,061
 
 $28,582
Provision for loan losses
200
 
0
Noninterest income
8,259
 
7,043
Noninterest expense
20,048
 
17,384
Other Data:
     
Efficiency ratio (1)
49.72%
 
48.80%
Dilutive EPS (2)
 $0.57
 
 $0.48
Tangible capital ratio
10.06%
 
10.61%
Net charge-offs to average loans
0.02%
 
0.04%
Net interest margin
3.27%
 
3.25%
Noninterest income to total revenue
20.48%
 
19.77%

(1)
Noninterest expense/Net interest income plus Noninterest income
(2)
Per share data has been adjusted for a 3-for-2 stock split on July 25, 2016 paid in the form of a stock dividend on August 5, 2016

Net Income

Net income was $14.5 million in the first three months of 2017, an increase of $2.2 million, or 18.2%, versus net income of $12.3 million in the first three months of 2016. Net interest income increased $3.5 million, or 12.2%, to $32.1 million versus $28.6 million in the first three months of 2016. Net interest income increased primarily due to a 12.8% increase in average earning assets.  An increase of $388 million, or 12.3%, in average commercial loans from the first quarter of 2016 was the primary reason for the increase in average earning assets over the past twelve months, which reflects our continuing strategic focus on commercial lending.  The net interest margin increased two basis points to 3.27% in the first three months of 2017 compared to 3.25% for the first three months of 2016.








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Net Interest Income

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


 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2017
   
2016
 
 
Average
 
Interest
 
Yield (1)/
   
Average
 
Interest
 
Yield (1)/
 
(fully tax equivalent basis, dollars in thousands)
Balance
 
Income
 
Rate
   
Balance
 
Income
 
Rate
 
Earning Assets
                         
  Loans:
                         
    Taxable (2)(3)
 $3,491,018
 
 $34,447
 
 4.00
%
 
 $3,077,441
 
 $29,630
 
 3.87
%
    Tax exempt (1)
 18,137
 
 221
 
 4.94
   
 11,907
 
 166
 
 5.61
 
  Investments: (1)
                         
    Available for sale
 515,283
 
 4,083
 
 3.21
   
 478,537
 
 3,906
 
 3.28
 
  Short-term investments
 5,121
 
 5
 
 0.40
   
 6,210
 
 4
 
 0.26
 
  Interest bearing deposits
 30,326
 
 43
 
 0.58
   
 26,379
 
 24
 
 0.37
 
Total earning assets
 $4,059,885
 
 $38,799
 
 3.88
%
 
 $3,600,474
 
 $33,730
 
 3.77
%
Less:  Allowance for loan losses
 (43,981)
           
 (43,394)
         
Nonearning Assets
                         
  Cash and due from banks
 108,682
           
 87,441
         
  Premises and equipment
 52,729
           
 47,237
         
  Other nonearning assets
 132,830
           
 120,558
         
Total assets
 $4,310,145
           
 $3,812,316
         
                           
Interest Bearing Liabilities
                         
  Savings deposits
 $271,087
 
 $99
 
 0.15
%
 
 $253,313
 
 $123
 
 0.20
%
  Interest bearing checking accounts
 1,383,791
 
 1,952
 
 0.57
   
 1,240,226
 
 1,324
 
 0.43
 
  Time deposits:
                         
    In denominations under $100,000
 238,347
 
 670
 
 1.14
   
 254,605
 
 737
 
 1.16
 
    In denominations over $100,000
 975,450
 
 2,721
 
 1.13
   
 821,560
 
 2,011
 
 0.98
 
  Miscellaneous short-term borrowings
 184,950
 
 310
 
 0.68
   
 126,758
 
 147
 
 0.47
 
  Long-term borrowings and
                         
    subordinated debentures
 30,959
 
 314
 
 4.11
   
 30,960
 
 286
 
 3.72
 
Total interest bearing liabilities
 $3,084,584
 
 $6,066
 
 0.80
%
 
 $2,727,422
 
 $4,628
 
 0.68
%
Noninterest Bearing Liabilities
                         
  Demand deposits
 768,495
           
 661,594
         
  Other liabilities
 25,172
           
 23,379
         
Stockholders' Equity
 431,894
           
 399,921
         
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 $4,310,145
           
 $3,812,316
         
                           
Interest Margin Recap
                         
Interest income/average earning assets
   
38,799
 
 3.88
       
33,730
 
 3.77
 
Interest expense/average earning assets
   
6,066
 
 0.61
       
4,628
 
 0.52
 
Net interest income and margin
   
 $32,733
 
 3.27
%
     
 $29,102
 
 3.25
%


(1)
Tax exempt income was converted to a fully taxable equivalent basis at a 35 percent tax rate for 2017 and 2016. The tax equivalent rate for tax exempt loans and tax exempt securities acquired after January 1, 1983 included the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 ("TEFRA") adjustment applicable to nondeductible interest expenses.  Taxable equivalent basis adjustments were $672,000 and $520,000 in the three-month periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
(2)
Loan fees, which are immaterial in relation to total taxable loan interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, are included as taxable loan interest income.
(3)
Nonaccrual loans are included in the average balance of taxable loans.


Net interest income increased $3.5 million, or 12.2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared with the first three months of 2016. The increased level of net interest income during the first three months of 2017 was largely driven by an increase in average earning assets of $459.4 million, which resulted primarily from loan growth.  Average loans outstanding increased $419.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared with the same period of 2016, with most of the growth being in commercial loans.  The earning asset growth was funded through deposit growth, in particular, average public fund time deposits in denominations over $100,000 which increased by $196.5 million, average interest bearing transaction accounts which increased by $143.6 million and average noninterest bearing demand deposits which increased by $106.9 million.


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The tax equivalent net interest margin was 3.27% for the first three months of 2017 compared to 3.25% during the first three months of 2016.  The yield on earning assets totaled 3.88% during the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to 3.77% in the same period of 2016.  Cost of funds (expressed as a percentage of average earning assets) totaled 0.61% during the first three months of 2017 compared to 0.52% in the same period of 2016.

Provision for Loan Losses

Due to the increase in the loan portfolio, the Company recorded a provision for loan loss expense of $200,000 in the three-month period ended March 31, 2017 compared to no provision during the three months ended March 31, 2016.   The allowance for loan losses at March 31, 2017 represented 1.24% of the loan portfolio, versus 1.26% at December 31, 2016 and 1.39% at March 31, 2016.  The primary factor impacting the decision to record a provision in the first three months of 2017 was the increasing size of the loan portfolio. Slightly offsetting the loan portfolio growth was the consideration management gave to the continued stability in key loan quality metrics including appropriate reserve coverage of nonperforming loans, a decrease in historical loss percentages and stable economic conditions in the Company's markets, and changes in the allocation for specific watch list credits. Management's overall view on current credit quality was also a factor in the determination of the provision for loan losses. The Company's management continues to monitor the adequacy of the provision based on loan levels, asset quality, economic conditions and other factors that may influence the assessment of the collectability of loans.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income categories for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 are shown in the following tables:


 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
         
Percent
(dollars in thousands)
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Wealth advisory fees
 $1,250
 
 $1,160
 
 7.8
%
Investment brokerage fees
 321
 
 288
 
 11.5
 
Service charges on deposit accounts
 3,143
 
 2,780
 
 13.1
 
Loan, insurance and service fees
 1,893
 
 1,838
 
 3.0
 
Merchant card fee income
 538
 
 497
 
 8.2
 
Bank owned life insurance
 471
 
 173
 
 172.3
 
Other income
 509
 
 (72)
 
 806.9
 
Mortgage banking income
 131
 
 327
 
 (59.9)
 
Net securities gains (losses)
 3
 
 52
 
 (94.2)
 
  Total noninterest income
 $8,259
 
 $7,043
 
 17.3
%
Noninterest income to total revenue
20.48%
 
19.77%
     



The Company's noninterest income increased $1.2 million or 17% to $8.3 million for the first quarter of 2017 versus $7.0 million for the first quarter of 2016.  Noninterest income was positively impacted by a $363,000 increase in service charges on deposit accounts primarily due to growth in fees from business accounts. Bank owned life insurance income increased $298,000 from the first quarter of 2016 to the first quarter of 2017 primarily due to increased revenue from variable life insurance contracts owned by the Company. In addition, other income increased $581,000 compared to the first quarter of 2016.  During the first quarter of 2016, other income was negatively impacted by credit valuation adjustment losses related to the Company's swap arrangements, which account for $295,000 of the increase in other income from the first quarter of 2016 to the first quarter of 2017. In addition, a write down in the first quarter of 2016 of $226,000 to a property formerly used as a Lake City Bank branch negatively impacted other income in 2016. Noninterest income was negatively impacted by a decrease of $196,000 in mortgage banking income resulting from lower mortgage loan originations during the first quarter of 2017 as compared to the prior year period.



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Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense categories for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 are shown in the following tables:


 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31,
         
Percent
(dollars in thousands)
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Salaries and employee benefits
 $11,421
 
 $9,605
 
 18.9
%
Net occupancy expense
 1,120
 
 1,096
 
 2.2
 
Equipment costs
 1,075
 
 901
 
 19.3
 
Data processing fees and supplies
 2,016
 
 2,032
 
 (0.8)
 
Corporate and business development
 1,502
 
 857
 
 75.3
 
FDIC insurance and other regulatory fees
 434
 
 523
 
 (17.0)
 
Professional fees
 954
 
 827
 
 15.4
 
Other expense
 1,526
 
 1,543
 
 (1.1)
 
  Total noninterest expense
 $20,048
 
 $17,384
 
 15.3
%



The Company's noninterest expense increased by $2.7 million or 15% to $20.0 million in the first quarter of 2017 compared to $17.4 million in the first quarter of 2016. Salaries and employee benefits increased by 19% or $1.8 million primarily due to higher performance incentive-based compensation costs, increased health insurance cost, normal merit increases and staff additions related to the company's branch expansion. The Company's medical insurance plan is in a group trust that includes a number of Indiana banks. Member banks received premium holidays on their health insurance premiums during the first quarters of 2017 and 2016. However, the premium holiday of approximately $344,000 for 2017 represented one month of health insurance premiums which was less than the $895,000 of premium holiday received in 2016.  Corporate and business development expense increased by $645,000, primarily due to first quarter 2017 community support and donation expense of $350,000.  Corporate and business development expense was also impacted by higher investment in advertising expenses, which increased by $295,000 compared to the first quarter of 2016.   The Company's efficiency ratio was 49.72% for the first quarter of 2017, compared to 48.80% for the first quarter of 2016.

Income Taxes

The Company's income tax expense decreased by $404,000, or 6.8%, to $5.6 million in the first quarter of 2017 compared to $6.0 million in the first quarter of 2016.  The effective tax rate decreased from 32.7% for the first quarter of 2016 to 27.7% for the first quarter of 2017 as a result of the Company adopting new FASB guidance related to employee share-based payment accounting effective January 1, 2017.  This standard requires all income tax effects of awards to be recognized in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled.  Adopting this standard resulted in the recognition of a $924,000 income tax benefit during the first quarter of 2017 related to vested employee share-based payments.  The Company's long-term incentive plans vest in January of each year on the third anniversary of the grant date and are subject to performance conditions. The Company expects its effective tax rate to return to historical levels for the remaining quarters of 2017.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Overview

Total assets of the Company were $4.319 billion as of March 31, 2017, an increase of $29.1 million, or 0.7%, when compared to $4.290 billion as of December 31, 2016.  Overall asset growth was primarily driven by a $61.4 million, or 1.8%, increase in total loans to $3.533 billion at March 31, 2017 from $3.472 billion at December 31, 2016 and an increase of $23.8 million, or 4.7%, in securities available for sale to $528.0 million at March 31, 2017 from $504.2 million at December 31, 2016 due to securities purchases and an increase in unrealized gains.  Funding for the balance sheet growth came from a $101.5 million increase in deposits offset by an $85.3 million decrease in short-term borrowings. A decrease of $55.7 million, or 33.3%, in cash and cash equivalents partially offset the overall growth of total assets.

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Uses of Funds

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

Total cash and cash equivalents decreased by $55.7 million, or 33.3%, to $111.6 million at March 31, 2017, from $167.3 million at December 31, 2016.  Cash and cash equivalents decreased in order to fund growth in loans and securities.

Investment Portfolio

The amortized cost and the fair value of securities as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were as follows:


 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
Amortized
 
Fair
 
Amortized
 
Fair
(dollars in thousands)
Cost
 
Value
 
Cost
 
Value
  U.S. Treasury securities
 $990
 
 $1,005
 
 $990
 
 $1,003
  U.S. government sponsored agencies
 6,151
 
 6,106
 
 6,312
 
 6,241
  Agency residential mortgage-backed securities
 361,730
 
 362,200
 
 351,108
 
 351,568
  State and municipal securities
 159,586
 
 158,720
 
 146,917
 
 145,379
    Total
 $528,457
 
 $528,031
 
 $505,327
 
 $504,191


At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were no holdings of securities of any one issuer, other than the U.S. government, government agencies and government sponsored agencies, in an amount greater than 10% of stockholders' equity.

Purchases of securities available for sale totaled $52.8 million in the first three months of 2017.  Paydowns from prepayments and scheduled payments of $12.4 million were received in the first three months of 2017, and the amortization of premiums, net of the accretion of discounts, was $715,000.  Sales of securities totaled $16.8 million in the first three months of 2017.  Maturities and calls of securities totaled $1.7 million in the first three months of 2017.  No other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in the first three months of 2017.  Purchases of securities available for sale totaled $27.0 million in the first three months of 2016.  Paydowns from prepayments and scheduled payments of $11.8 million were received in the first three months of 2016, and the amortization of premiums, net of the accretion of discounts, was $695,000.  Sales of securities totaled $6.9 million in the first three months of 2016.  Maturities and calls of securities totaled $7.9 million in the first three months of 2016.  No other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in the first three months of 2016.  The investment portfolio is managed by a third party firm to provide for an appropriate balance between liquidity, credit risk and investment return and to limit the Company's exposure to risk to an acceptable level.  The Company does not trade or invest in or sponsor certain unregistered investment companies defined as hedge funds and private equity funds under what is commonly referred to as the "Volcker Rule" of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

Real Estate Mortgage Loans HFS

Real estate mortgage loans held-for-sale decreased by $2.0 million, or 34.6%, to $3.9 million at March 31, 2017, from $5.9 million at December 31, 2016.  The balance of this asset category is subject to a high degree of variability depending on, among other things, recent mortgage loan rates and the timing of loan sales into the secondary market.  The Company generally sells all of the mortgage loans it originates on the secondary market.  Proceeds from sales totaled $28.1 million in the first three months of 2017 compared to $11.7 million in the first three months of 2016.

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Loan Portfolio

The loan portfolio by portfolio segment as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 is summarized as follows:


             
Current
 
March 31,
December 31,
Period
(dollars in thousands)
2017
2016
Change
Commercial and industrial loans
 $1,324,065
 37.5
 %
 $1,268,490
 36.5
 %
 $55,575
Commercial real estate and multi-family residential loans
 1,370,972
 38.8
 
 1,300,923
 37.5
 
 70,049
Agri-business and agricultural loans
327,587
 9.3
 
394,843
 11.4
 
 (67,256)
Other commercial loans
 105,684
 3.0
 
 98,270
 2.8
 
 7,414
Consumer 1-4 family mortgage loans
 343,949
 9.7
 
 347,834
 10.0
 
 (3,885)
Other consumer loans
 60,881
 1.7
 
 61,308
 1.8
 
 (427)
  Subtotal
 3,533,138
 100.0
 %
 3,471,668
 100.0
 %
 61,470
Less:  Allowance for loan losses
 (43,774)
   
 (43,718)
   
 (56)
           Net deferred loan fees
 (859)
   
 (741)
   
 (118)
Loans, net
 $3,488,505
   
 $3,427,209
   
 $61,296

Total loans, excluding real estate mortgage loans held for sale, increased by $61.5 million to $3.533 billion at March 31, 2017 from $3.472 billion at December 31, 2016.  The increase was concentrated in the commercial and commercial real estate categories and reflected the Company's long standing strategic plan that is focused on expanding and growing the commercial lending business throughout our market areas.  The increase was partially offset by seasonal declines in agri-business loans.

The following table summarizes the Company's non-performing assets as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 
March 31,
 
December 31,
(dollars in thousands)
2017
 
2016
Nonaccrual loans including nonaccrual troubled debt restructured loans
 $          10,185
 
 $            6,633
Loans past due over 90 days and still accruing
               1,633
 
                    53
Total nonperforming loans
 $          11,818
 
 $            6,686
Other real estate owned
                  115
 
                  153
Repossessions
                    15
 
                    11
Total nonperforming assets
 $          11,948
 
 $            6,850
       
Impaired loans including troubled debt restructurings
 $          21,670
 
 $          20,692
       
Nonperforming loans to total loans
0.33%
 
0.19%
Nonperforming assets to total assets
0.28%
 
0.16%
       
Performing troubled debt restructured loans
 $          10,234
 
 $          10,351
Nonperforming troubled debt restructured loans (included in nonaccrual loans)
               7,180
 
               5,633
Total troubled debt restructured loans
 $          17,414
 
 $          15,984
       

Total nonperforming assets increased by $5.1 million, or 74.5%, to $12.0 million during the three-month period ended March 31, 2017.  The increase in nonperforming assets was primarily due to two commercial relationships being placed in nonaccrual status, as well as one accruing commercial relationship becoming more than 90 days delinquent. One of the nonaccrual relationships is with a financial services firm and the second is with a manufacturer.  The relationship that is 90 days past due is a loan to a real estate holding company that owns golf courses.

Net charge-offs totaled $144,000 in the first quarter of 2017, versus net charge-offs of $326,000 during the first quarter of 2016 and net charge-offs of $285,000 during the fourth quarter of 2016.

A loan is impaired when full payment under the original loan terms is not expected.  Impairment for smaller loans that are similar in nature and which are not in nonaccrual or troubled debt restructured status, such as residential mortgage, consumer, and credit card loans, is determined based on the class of loans and impairment is determined on an individual loan basis for other loans. If a loan is impaired, a portion of the allowance may be allocated so that the loan is reported, net, at the present value of estimated future cash flows or at the fair value of collateral if repayment is expected solely from the collateral.

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Total impaired loans increased by $978,000, or 4.7%, to $21.7 million at March 31, 2017 from $20.7 million at December 31, 2016.  The increase in the impaired loans category was primarily due to the addition of a single $2.0 million commercial credit to the impaired category.

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

At March 31, 2017, the allowance for loan losses was 1.24% of total loans outstanding, versus 1.26% of total loans outstanding at December 31, 2016.  At March 31, 2017, management believed the allowance for loan losses was at a level commensurate with the overall risk exposure of the loan portfolio. However, if economic conditions do not remain stabilized, certain borrowers may experience difficulty and the level of nonperforming loans, charge-offs and delinquencies could rise and require increases in the allowance for loan losses. The process of identifying probable credit losses is a subjective process. Therefore, the Company maintains a general allowance to cover probable credit losses within the entire portfolio. The methodology management uses to determine the adequacy of the loan loss reserve includes the considerations below.

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

As of March 31, 2017, on the basis of management's review of the loan portfolio, the Company had 80 credits totaling $150.9 million on the classified loan list versus 84 credits totaling $147.3 million on December 31, 2016. As of March 31, 2017, the Company had $78.9 million of assets classified as Special Mention, $71.4 million classified as Substandard, $0 classified as Doubtful and $0 classified as Loss as compared to $74.3 million, $72.4 million, $0 and $0, respectively, at December 31, 2016.

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

The allowance for loan losses increased 0.1%, or $56,000, from $43.7 million at December 31, 2016 to $43.8 million at March 31, 2017.  Pooled loan allocations decreased from $39.6 million at December 31, 2016 to $38.9 million at March 31, 2017, which was primarily due to management's view of current credit quality and the current economic environment.  Impaired loan allocations increased $717,000 from $4.1 million at December 31, 2016 to $4.8 million at March 31, 2017 due primarily to slightly higher levels of classified loans as well as higher allocations on specific classified loans.  The unallocated component of the allowance for loan losses increased $315,000 from $2.8 million at December 31, 2016 to $3.1 million at March 31, 2017.  While general trends in the overall economy and credit quality were stable or favorable, the Company believes that the unallocated component is appropriate given the uncertainty that exists regarding near term economic conditions.

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

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

Sources of Funds

The following table summarizes deposits and borrowings as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:


         
Current
 
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
Period
(dollars in thousands)
2017
 
2016
 
Change
Non-interest bearing demand deposits
 $762,575
 
 $819,803
 
 $(57,228)
Savings and transaction accounts:
         
  Savings deposits
 277,148
 
 268,970
 
 8,178
  Interest bearing demand deposits
 1,346,651
 
 1,325,320
 
 21,331
Time deposits:
         
  Deposits of $100,000 or more
 1,056,025
 
 924,825
 
 131,200
  Other time deposits
 236,998
 
 238,994
 
 (1,996)
Total deposits
 $3,679,397
 
 $3,577,912
 
 $101,485
FHLB advances and other borrowings
 175,734
 
 261,005
 
 (85,271)
Total funding sources
 $3,855,131
 
 $3,838,917
 
 $16,214


Deposits and Borrowings

Total deposits increased by $101.5 million, or 2.8%, from December 31, 2016.  The growth in deposits consisted of $64.1 million of growth in core deposits, which excludes brokered deposits, and an increase of $37.4 million in brokered deposits.  Total brokered deposits were $135.6 million at March 31, 2017 compared to $98.2 million at December 31, 2016.  Core deposit growth was comprised of increases in retail deposits of $56.1 million and in public fund deposits of $35.3 million, which were offset by a decrease in commercial deposits of $27.3 million.  Total public funds deposits, including public funds transaction accounts, were $1.242 billion at March 31, 2017 compared to $1.207 billion at December 31, 2016.

Total borrowings decreased by $85.3 million, or 32.7%, from December 31, 2016.  Most of the decrease was from a decrease in short-term advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis.  The Company used wholesale funding, including brokered deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank advances, to fund part of its loan growth and to help maintain its desired interest rate risk position.

Capital

As of March 31, 2017, total stockholders' equity was $437.1 million, an increase of $10.1 million, or 2.4%, from $427.0 million at December 31, 2016. In addition to net income of $14.5 million, other increases in equity during the first three months of 2017 included $1.6 million in stock based compensation expense and $485,000 in  accumulated other comprehensive income component of equity, which was driven by a net increase in the fair value of available-for-sale securities. Offsetting the increases to stockholders' equity were dividends paid in the amount of $4.8 million and $1.7 million in stock activity under equity compensation plans. The impact on equity by other comprehensive income is not included in regulatory capital.  The banking regulators have established guidelines for leverage capital requirements, expressed in terms of Tier 1, or core capital, as a percentage of average assets, to measure the soundness of a financial institution. In addition, banking regulators have established risk-based capital guidelines for U.S. banking organizations. The final rules implementing the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's capital guidelines for U.S. banks became effective for the Company on January 1, 2015, with full compliance with all of the final rule's requirements phased in over a multi-year schedule, to be fully phased-in by January 1, 2019.  The final rules include a capital conservation buffer, comprised of common equity Tier 1 capital, which was phased in beginning January 1, 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and will increase each subsequent year by an additional 0.625% until reaching its final level of 2.5% on January 1, 2019.  The capital conservation buffer was 0.625% as of December 31, 2016 and 1.25% as of March 31, 2017.  As of March 31, 2017, the Company's capital levels remained characterized as "well-capitalized" under the new rules.  The actual capital amounts and ratios of the Company and the Bank as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, are presented in the table below:

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Minimum Required to
         
Minimum Required
 
For Capital Adequacy
 
Be Well Capitalized
         
For Capital
     
Purposes Plus Capital
 
Under Prompt Corrective
   
Actual
 
Adequacy Purposes
 
Conservation Buffer
 
Action Regulations
(dollars in thousands)
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
 
Amount
 
Ratio
As of March 31, 2017:
                             
Total Capital (to Risk
                             
Weighted Assets)
                             
  Consolidated
 $507,895
 
13.16%
 
 $308,752
 
8.00%
 
 $356,994
 
9.25%
 
 $385,940
 
10.00%
  Bank
 $493,802
 
12.82%
 
 $308,152
 
8.00%
 
 $356,300
 
9.25%
 
 $385,190
 
10.00%
Tier I Capital (to Risk
                             
Weighted Assets)
                             
  Consolidated
 $464,032
 
12.02%
 
 $231,564
 
6.00%
 
 $279,806
 
7.25%
 
 $308,752
 
8.00%
  Bank
 $449,939
 
11.68%
 
 $231,114
 
6.00%
 
 $279,262
 
7.25%
 
 $308,152
 
8.00%
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1)
                             
  Consolidated
 $434,032
 
11.25%
 
 $173,673
 
4.50%
 
 $221,915
 
5.75%
 
 $250,861
 
6.50%
  Bank
 $449,939
 
11.68%
 
 $173,335
 
4.50%
 
 $221,484
 
5.75%
 
 $250,373
 
6.50%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
                             
  Consolidated
 $464,032
 
10.78%
 
 $172,207
 
4.00%
 
 $172,207
 
4.00%
 
 $215,259
 
5.00%
  Bank
 $449,939
 
10.48%
 
 $171,724
 
4.00%
 
 $171,724
 
4.00%
 
 $214,655
 
5.00%
                               
As of December 31, 2016:
                             
Total Capital (to Risk
                             
Weighted Assets)
                             
  Consolidated
 $   498,189
 
13.23%
 
 $   301,243
 
8.00%
 
 $   324,777
 
8.625%
 
 $   376,554
 
10.00%
  Bank
 $   482,600
 
12.84%
 
 $   300,784
 
8.00%
 
 $   324,283
 
8.625%
 
 $   375,980
 
10.00%
Tier I Capital (to Risk
                             
Weighted Assets)
                             
  Consolidated
 $   454,382
 
12.07%
 
 $   225,932
 
6.00%
 
 $   249,467
 
6.625%
 
 $   301,243
 
8.00%
  Bank
 $   438,793
 
11.67%
 
 $   225,588
 
6.00%
 
 $   249,087
 
6.625%
 
 $   300,784
 
8.00%
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1)
                             
  Consolidated
 $   424,382
 
11.27%
 
 $   169,449
 
4.50%
 
 $   192,984
 
5.125%
 
 $   244,760
 
6.50%
  Bank
 $   438,793
 
11.67%
 
 $   169,191
 
4.50%
 
 $   192,690
 
5.125%
 
 $   244,387
 
6.50%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)
                             
  Consolidated
 $   454,382
 
10.86%
 
 $   167,310
 
4.00%
 
 $   167,310
 
4.00%
 
 $   209,138
 
5.00%
  Bank
 $   438,793
 
10.54%
 
 $   166,522
 
4.00%
 
 $   166,522
 
4.00%
 
 $   208,153
 
5.00%


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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

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

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

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·
governmental monetary and fiscal policies;

·
legislative and regulatory changes, including changes in banking, securities and tax laws and regulations and their application by our regulators;

·
national and international political conditions and events;

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

·
changes in borrowers' credit risks and payment behaviors;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

·
changes in accounting policies, rules and practices; and

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

These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.  Additional information concerning the Company and its business, including factors that could materially affect the Company's financial results, is included in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest rate risk represents the Company's primary market risk exposure. The Company does not have a material exposure to foreign currency exchange risk, does not have any material amount of derivative financial instruments and does not maintain a trading portfolio. The Corporate Risk Committee of the Board of Directors annually reviews and approves the policy used to manage interest rate risk. The policy was last reviewed and approved in July 2016. The policy sets guidelines for balance sheet structure, which are designed to protect the Company from the impact that interest rate changes could have on net income but does not necessarily indicate the effect on future net interest income. The Company, through its Asset and Liability Committee, manages interest rate risk by monitoring the computer simulated earnings impact of various rate scenarios and general market conditions. The Company then modifies its long-term risk parameters by attempting to generate the types of loans, investments, and deposits that currently fit the Company's needs, as determined by its Asset and Liability Committee. This computer simulation analysis measures the net interest income impact of various interest rate scenario changes during the next twelve months. The Company continually evaluates the assumptions used in the model.  The current balance sheet structure is considered to be within acceptable risk levels.

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Interest rate scenarios for the base, falling 100 basis points, rising 25 basis points, rising 50 basis points, rising 100 basis points, rising 200 basis points and rising 300 basis points are listed below based upon the Company's rate sensitive assets and liabilities at March 31, 2017. The net interest income shown represents cumulative net interest income over a twelve-month time horizon. Balance sheet assumptions used for the base scenario are the same for the rising and falling simulations.

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


     
Falling
 
Rising
 
Rising
 
Rising
 
Rising
 
Rising
 
(dollars in thousands)
Base
 
(100 Basis Points)
 
(25 Basis Points)
 
50 Basis Points
 
100 Basis Points
 
200 Basis Points
 
300 Basis Points
 
Net interest income
$133,331
 
$118,482
 
$136,101
 
$138,845
 
$144,282
 
$155,063
 
$165,709
 
Variance from Base
   
($14,849)
 
$2,770
 
$5,514
 
$10,951
 
$21,732
 
$32,378
 
Percent of change from Base
 
-11.14
%
2.08
%
4.14
%
8.21
%
16.30
%
24.28
%

ITEM 4 – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As required by Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, management has evaluated, with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) were effective as of March 31, 2017.  Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.  These disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2017, there were no changes to the Company's internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect its internal control over financial reporting.









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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal proceedings

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

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. of Part I of the Company's 2016 Form 10-K.  Please refer to that section of the Company's Form 10-K for disclosures regarding the risks and uncertainties related to the Company's business.

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

The following table provides information as of March 31, 2017 with respect to shares of common stock repurchased by the Company during the quarter then ended:



ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
               
             
Maximum Number (or
         
Total Number of
 
Appropriate Dollar
         
Shares Purchased as
 
Value) of Shares that
         
Part of Publicly
 
May Yet Be Purchased
 
Total Number of
 
Average Price
 
Announced Plans or
 
Under the Plans or
Period
Shares Purchased
 
Paid per Share
 
Programs
 
Programs
               
January 1-31
 4,157
 
 $45.60
 
 0
 
 $0
February 1-28
 689
 
 44.56
 
 0
 
 0
March 1-31
 0
 
 0
 
 0
 
 0
               
Total
 4,846
 
 $45.45
 
 0
 
 $0


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

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

  None

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 N/A

Item 5. Other Information

  None


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Item 6. Exhibits

31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
   
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
   
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
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Interactive Data File
   
 
Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016; and (vi) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
   







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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.



LAKELAND FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)



Date: May 10, 2017
/s/ David M. Findlay
 
David M. Findlay – President and
 
Chief Executive Officer


Date: May 10, 2017
/s/ Lisa M. O'Neill
 
Lisa M. O'Neill – Executive Vice President and
 
Chief Financial Officer


Date: May 10, 2017
/s/ Sarah J. Earls
 
Sarah J. Earls – Senior Vice President and Controller
   















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Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number
   
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
   
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
   
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
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Interactive Data File
   
 
Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and March 31, 2016; and (vi) Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
   


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