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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-K

[Mark One]
ANNUAL REPORTREP ORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20192022
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________to_________
Commission file number 0-17071
FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana35-1544218
(State or other jurisdiction of                                   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                               Identification No.)

200 East Jackson Street,, Muncie,, IN47305-2814
(Address of principal executive offices)                   (Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (765)(765)747-1500

Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.125 stated value per shareFRMEThe Nasdaq Global SelectStock Market LLC
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series AFRMEPThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☒ No ☐


Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒
No

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


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every interactive data file required to be submitted 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 such files) Yes ☒ 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 FilerAccelerated FilerNon-Accelerated Filer
Smaller Reporting CompanyEmerging Growth Company

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

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

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of
the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

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

The aggregate market value (not necessarily a reliable indication of the price at which more than a limited number of shares would trade) of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $1,874,405,000$2,103,712,000 as of the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter (June 30, 2019)2022).

As of February 21, 202023, 2023 there were 55,155,73359,640,348 outstanding common shares, without par value, of the registrant.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
DocumentsPart of Form 10-K into which incorporated
Portions of the Registrant’s DefinitivePart III (Items 10 through 14)
Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of
Shareholders to be held May 13, 202010, 2023




TABLE OF CONTENTS


FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION

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Item 1B.
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GLOSSARY OF DEFINED TERMS



FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION

Ameriana
Ameriana
2021 CAAThe 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act, signed into law on December 27, 2020, provided the annual funding for the federal government and also contained several rules giving further COVID-19 relief
ACLAllowance for Credit Losses
ASCAccounting Standards Codification
ASUAccounting Standards Update
AOCIAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income
BankFirst Merchants Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation
BHC ActBank Holding Company Act of 1956
CARES ActCoronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act
CECL
FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, adopted by the Corporation on January 1, 2021.
CET1Common Equity Tier 1
CFPBConsumer Financial Protection Bureau
CME Term SOFRA forward-looking term Secured Overnight Financing Rate, as administered by CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited.
CorporationFirst Merchants Corporation
COVID or COVID-192019 novel coronavirus disease, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020.
Dodd-Frank ActDodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Economic Impact PaymentsEconomic stimulus payments of up to $1,200 per adult and $500 per child, subject to eligibility requirements and certain limitations, as established under the CARES Act and distributed by the IRS.
ERISAEmployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
ESPPEmployee Stock Purchase Plan
FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board
FDICFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDICIAFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991
Federal ReserveBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
FHLBFederal Home Loan Bank
FOMCFederal Open Market Committee, the monetary policymaking body of the Federal Reserve System
FTEFully taxable equivalent
GAAPAccounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States of America
HoosierHoosier Trust Company, which was acquired by the Bank on April 1, 2021
Indiana DFIIndiana Department of Financial Institutions
Interagency StatementInteragency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus issued by banking regulators on March 22, 2020
Level OneLevel One Bancorp, Inc., which was acquired by the Corporation on December 31, 2015.April 1, 2022.
Arlington BankLIBOR ActThe Arlington Bank, which was acquired by the CorporationAdjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act enacted on May 19, 2017March 15, 2022
ASCMBTAccounting Standards Codification
AOCIAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income
BankFirst Merchants Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation
BHC ActBank Holding Company Act of 1956
CET1Common Equity Tier 1
C FinancialC Financial Corporation, which was acquired by the Corporation on April 17, 2015.
CFPBConsumer Financial Protection Bureau
CMTConstant Maturity Treasury
CorporationFirst Merchants Corporation
Dodd-Frank ActDodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
ERISAEmployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
ESPPEmployee Stock Purchase Plan
FDICFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDICIAFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991
Federal ReserveFederal Reserve Banking System
FHLBFederal Home Loan Bank
FMIGFirst Merchants Insurance Services, Inc., an Indiana corporation
FTEFully taxable equivalent
GAAPAccounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States of America
IABIndependent Alliance Banks, Inc., which was acquired by the Corporation on July 14, 2017
Indiana DFIIndiana Department of Financial Institutions
MBTMBT Financial Corp., which was acquired by the Corporation on September 1, 20192019.
OCCOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency
OREOOther real estate owned
OTTIPPPOther-than-temporary impairmentPaycheck Protection Program, which was established by the CARES Act and implemented by the Small Business Administration to provide small business loans.
RSAPCDPurchased credit deteriorated loans
RSARestricted Stock Awards
Sarbanes-Oxley ActSarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Savings PlanThe First Merchants Corporation Retirement and Income Savings Plan
SECSBASmall Business Administration
SECSecurities and Exchange Commission
TCJASOFRTax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was enacted by the U.S. Government on December 22, 2017Secured Overnight Funding Rate
TEFRATax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act. The TEFRA disallowance reduces the amount of interest expense an entity may deduct for the purpose of carrying tax-free investment securities.
TreasuryU.S. Department of Treasury
USIUSI Insurance Services, LLC

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 
The Corporation from time to time includes forward-looking statements in its oral and written communication. The Corporation may include forward-looking statements in filings with the SEC, such as its Annual Reports on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, in other written materials and oral statements made by senior management to analysts, investors, representatives of the media and others. The Corporation intends these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and the Corporation is including this statement for purposes of these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of words like “believe”, “continue”, “pattern”, “estimate”, “project”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “expect” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will”, “would”, “should”, “could”, “might”, “can”, “may” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include:

statements of the Corporation’s goals, intentions and expectations;
statements regarding the Corporation’s business plan and growth strategies;
statements regarding the asset quality of the Corporation’s loan and investment portfolios; and
estimates of the Corporation’s risks and future costs and benefits.

These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks, assumptions and uncertainties, including, among other things, those discussed in Item 1A, “RISK FACTORS”.

Because of these and other uncertainties, the Corporation’s actual future results may be materially different from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements. In addition, the Corporation’s past results of operations do not necessarily indicate its future results.


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ITEM 1. BUSINESS

GENERAL

The Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Muncie, Indiana and was organized in September 1982. The Corporation’s Common Stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol FRME. The Corporation has one full-service bank charter, First Merchants Bank, which opened for business in Muncie, Indiana, in March 1893. The Bank also operates First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (a division of First Merchants Bank). The Bank includes 128122 banking locations in thirty Indiana, two Illinois, two Ohio, Michigan and two Michigan counties.Illinois. In addition to its branch network, the Corporation offers comprehensive electronic and mobile delivery channels to its customers. The Corporation’s business activities are currently limited to one significant business segment, which is community banking.

Through the Bank, the Corporation offers a broad range of financial services, including accepting time, savings and demand deposits; making consumer, commercial, agri-business and real estate mortgage loans; providing personal and corporate trust services; offering full-service brokerage and private wealth management; and providing letters of credit, repurchase agreements and other corporate services.

All inter-company transactions are eliminated during the preparation of consolidated financial statements.

As of December 31, 2019,2022, the Corporation had consolidated assets of $12.5$17.9 billion, consolidated deposits of $9.8$14.4 billion and stockholders’ equity of $1.8$2.0 billion.  

HUMAN CAPITAL

As of December 31, 2019,2022, the Corporation and its subsidiaries had 1,8912,124 full-time equivalent employees. Our stated mission to be the most attentive, knowledgeable, and high performing bank requires a dedicated and talented team of colleagues to succeed. Our employees prepare, every day, to deliver a customer and colleague experience that grows the Corporation. We seek to attract, retain and develop a team of diverse, committed colleagues who are capable of delivering a whole-bank delivery approach. And, we promote a work culture of development, growth, internal promotion and career pathing as expressed in Our Team statement:

We are a collection of dynamic colleagues with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a passion for positively impacting lives. We are genuinely committed to attracting and engaging teammates of diverse backgrounds. We believe in the power of inclusion and belonging.

Best Places to Work / Employer of Choice: The Bank will continue to participate in the Best Places to Work surveys in the four states we operate. We constantly strive to be an employer of choice. Onboarding, training, talent assessment and development, career conversations, development planning and a culture of pride in high performance help us achieve employer of choice status. Trust, respect, integrity and commitment are at the core of our success. A significant event in 2022 was the adoption of a Human and Workforce Rights Policy.

Employee Engagement: Our biennial Employee Engagement Survey is conducted by a third-party vendor for confidentiality and anonymity and for increased candid feedback. Results show consistently strong employee engagement with over 70 percent of our employees considered to be “highly engaged.” Our response rates are high (88 percent) with the survey results providing valuable feedback that helps managers promote work satisfaction and high contribution.

Education Assistance: First Merchants offers an education assistance program that supports full- and part-time colleagues as they seek degree programs that will help them advance their careers. In 2022, over 50 employees participated in this program.

Corporate Training: Leveraging a blend of custom designed / internally built training programs and external development resources, First Merchants employees are trained and prepared to perform confidently. Role-based training focuses on topics such as privacy, fair banking and many other industry specific topics and regulations. Our training completion rates are very high related to required development (99 percent completion for required courses) and our Learning Management System (LMS) archives all development in the Corporation.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We believe in attracting, retaining, and promoting a diverse workforce. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ("DEI") initiatives are aimed at promoting the career growth and engagement of all First Merchants employees. We continue that work through our highest profile employee resource groups ("ERGs"), First Women Connections and People of Color ERGs, by promoting the development and career growth of those employees. In 2022, we launched two additional ERGs - Pride and Emerging Professionals. Additionally, we have created a DEI Employee Community, which hosts bi-weekly calls that are attended by over 150 employees. Our DEI Steering Committee provides guidance on all DEI efforts.

Talent Assessment, Succession Planning and Career Path: Over 1,000 of our employees participated in our annual Calibration Process (9 Box Talent Assessment) with the goal of identifying specific development action plans to help retain employees with high potential and performance, increase job satisfaction and improve productivity. Talent calibration supports succession and career planning for the Corporation.
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AVAILABLE INFORMATION

The Corporation makes its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, available on its website at https://www.firstmerchants.com without charge, as soon as reasonably practicable, after such reports are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, including the Corporation. Those filings are accessible on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.www.sec.gov.

ACQUISITION AND DIVESTITURE POLICY

The Corporation anticipates that it will continue its policy of geographic expansion of its banking business through the acquisition of banks whose operations are consistent with its banking philosophy.  Management routinely explores opportunities to acquire financial institutions and other financial services-related businesses and to enter into strategic alliances to expand the scope of itsthe Corporation's services and its customer base. Future acquisitions and divestitures will be driven by a disciplined financial evaluation process and will be consistent with the Corporation's strategy of community banking, client relationships and consistent quality earnings. As with previous acquisitions, the consideration paid in future acquisitions may be in the form of cash or First Merchants common stock, or a combination thereof. The amount and structure of such consideration is based on reasonable growth, synergies and economies of scale and a thorough analysis of the impact on both long- and short-term financial results. Acquisitions typically involve the payment of a premium over book and market values, and, therefore, some dilution of our tangible book value and net income per share may occur in connection with any future transaction. The Corporation's ability to engage in certain merger or acquisition transactions, whether or not any regulatory approval is required, will be dependent upon the Corporation's bank regulators' views at the time as to the capital levels, quality of management and the Corporation's overall condition, and their assessment of a variety of other factors. Certain merger or acquisition transactions, including those involving the acquisition of a depository institution or the assumption of the deposits of any depository institution, require formal approval from various bank regulatory authorities, which will be subject to a variety of factors and considerations.

On SeptemberApril 1, 2019,2022, the Corporation acquired 100 percent of MBT. MBTLevel One Bancorp, Inc. ("Level One"). Level One was headquartered in Monroe,Farmington Hills, Michigan and had 2017 banking centers serving the MonroeMichigan market. Pursuant to the merger agreement, each MBTcommon shareholder of Level One received, 0.275 sharesfor each outstanding share of Level One common stock held, (a) a 0.7167 share of the Corporation's common stock, for each outstanding shareand (b) a cash payment of MBT common stock held.$10.17. The Corporation issued approximately 6.45.6 million shares of common stock whichand paid $79.3 million in cash in exchange for all outstanding shares of Level One common stock. Additionally, the Corporation issued 10,000 shares of newly created 7.5 percent non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, with a liquidation preference of $2,500 per share, in exchange for the outstanding Level One Series B preferred stock. As part of the preferred stock exchange, each outstanding Level One depositary share representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Level One Series B preferred stock was valued at approximately $229.9 million.converted into a depositary share of the Corporation representing a 1/100th interest in a share of its newly issued preferred stock (Nasdaq: FRMEP). Details of the MBTLevel One acquisition can be found in NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONACQUISITIONS of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

On November 21, 2016,April 1, 2021, the Corporation purchased 495,112 shares, or 12.1 percent, of IAB's outstanding common stock from an IAB shareholder for $19.8 million, or $40.00 per share. On July 14, 2017, the Corporation acquired the remaining shares of IAB common stock. IAB was headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana and had 16 banking centers serving the Fort Wayne market. Pursuant to the merger agreement, each IAB shareholder received 1.653 shares of the Corporation's common stock for each outstanding share of IAB common stock held. The Corporation issued approximately 6.0 million shares of common stock. The transaction value for the remaining shares of common stock, not owned by the Corporation, was approximately $238.8 million, resulting in a total purchase price of $258.6 million.

On May 19, 2017, the CorporationBank acquired 100 percent of ArlingtonHoosier Trust Company ("Hoosier") through a merger of Hoosier with and into the Bank. Arlington BankThe consideration paid to shareholders of Hoosier at closing was headquartered$3,225,000 in Columbus, Ohio and had 3 banking centers serving the Columbus, Ohio market. Pursuant to the merger agreement, each Arlington Bank shareholder received 2.7245 sharescash. Details of the Corporation's common stock for each outstanding share of Arlington Bank common stock held. The Corporation issued approximately 2.1 million shares of common stock, which was valued at approximately $82.6 million.

On December 31, 2015, the Corporation acquired 100 percent of Ameriana. Ameriana was headquarteredHoosier acquisition can be found in New Castle, Indiana and had 13 full service banking centers in east central and central Indiana. Pursuant to the merger agreement, shareholders of Ameriana received .9037 sharesNOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS of the Corporation's common stock for each shareNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Ameriana common stock held. The Corporation issued approximately 2.8 million shares of common stock, which was valued at approximately $70.4 million.this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

On June 12, 2015, the Corporation sold all of its stock in FMIG to USI, a Delaware limited liability company. The sale price was $18.0 million, of which $16.0 million was paid at closing with the remaining $2.0 million paid through a two-year promissory note. The sale of FMIG generated a pre-tax gain on sale of $8.3 million.

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On April 17, 2015, the Corporation acquired 100 percent of C Financial. C Financial was headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and had 6 full service banking centers serving the Columbus, Ohio market. Pursuant to the merger agreement, shareholders of C Financial received $6.738 in cash for each share of C Financial stock held, resulting in a total purchase price of $14.5 million.

COMPETITION

The Bank is located in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois counties where other financial services companies provide similar banking services. In additionThe Bank faces substantial competition in all areas of our operations from a variety of different competitors, many of which are larger and have more financial resources. Such competitors primarily include national, regional and internet banks within the various markets in which the Bank operates, though the Bank also competes with smaller community banks that seek to theoffer similar service levels. The Bank also faces competition provided by the lendingfrom many other types of institutions, including, without limitation savings and deposit gathering subsidiaries of national manufacturers, retailers,loans associations, credit unions, finance companies, brokerage firms, insurance companies, and investment brokers,other financial intermediaries.

The financial services industry continues to become even more competitive as a result of legislative, regulatory and technological changes and continued consolidation. Banks, securities firms and insurance companies can operate as affiliates under the umbrella of a financial holding company, which can offer virtually any type of financial service, including banking, securities underwriting, insurance (both agency and underwriting) and merchant banking. Also, technology has lowered barriers to enter and made it possible for nonbanks to offer products and services traditionally provided by banks, such as automatic transfer and automatic payment systems. Many of our nonbank competitors have fewer regulatory constraints and may have lower cost structures. Additionally, due to their size, many competitors may be able to achieve economies of scale and, as a result, may offer broader range of products and services as well as better pricing for those products and services than we can. Finally, the Bank's competitors may choose to offer lower loan interest rates and pay higher deposit rates.

The Bank believes that the most important criteria to their targeted clients when selecting a bank is the customer's desire to receive exceptional and personal customer service while being able to enjoy convenient access to a broad array of financial products. Additionally, when presented with a choice, the Bank competes vigorouslybelieves that many of their targeted clients prefer to deal with other banks, thrift institutions, credit unions and finance companies located within its service areas.an institution that favors local decision making as opposed to where many important decisions regarding a client's financial affairs are made outside the local community.
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REGULATION AND SUPERVISION OF FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

The Corporation and its subsidiaries are subject to extensive regulation under federal and state laws. The regulatory framework is intended primarily for the protection of depositors, federal deposit insurance funds and the banking system as a whole and not for the protection of shareholders and creditors. Significant elements of the laws and regulations applicable to the Corporation and its subsidiaries are described below. The description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the statues, regulations and policies that are described. Also, such statutes, regulations and policies are continually under review by Congress and state legislatures and federal and state regulatory agencies. A change in statutes, regulations or regulatory policies applicable to the Corporation and its subsidiaries could have a material effect on the Corporation's business, financial condition or results of operations.

Bank Holding Company Regulation

The Corporation is registered as a bank holding company and has elected to be a financial holding company. It is subject to the supervision of, and regulation by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve under the BHC Act, as amended. Bank holding companies are required to file periodic reports with and are subject to periodic examination by the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve has issued regulations under the BHC Act requiring a bank holding company to serve as a source of financial and managerial strength to the Bank. Thus, it is the policy of the Federal Reserve that a bank holding company should stand ready to use its resources to provide adequate capital funds to the Bank during periods of financial stress or adversity. Additionally, under the FDICIA, a bank holding company is required to guarantee the compliance of any subsidiary bank that may become “undercapitalized” (as defined in the FDICIA section of this Form 10-K) with the terms of any capital restoration plan filed by such subsidiary with its appropriate federal banking agency. Under the BHC Act, the Federal Reserve has the authority to require a bank holding company to terminate any activity or relinquish control of a non-bank subsidiary (other than a non-bank subsidiary of a bank) upon the determination that such activity constitutes a serious risk to the financial stability of any bank subsidiary.

The BHC Act requires the Corporation to obtain the prior approval of the Federal Reserve before:

acquiring direct or indirect control or ownership of any voting shares of any bank or bank holding company if, after such acquisition, the bank holding company will directly or indirectly own or control more than 5 percent of the voting shares of the bank or bank holding company;
merging or consolidating with another bank holding company; or
acquiring substantially all of the assets of any bank.

The BHC Act generally prohibits bank holding companies that have not become financial holding companies from (i) engaging in activities other than banking or managing or controlling banks or other permissible subsidiaries, and (ii) acquiring or retaining direct or indirect control of any company engaged in the activities other than those activities determined by the Federal Reserve to be closely related to banking or managing or controlling banks.

Capital Adequacy Guidelines for Bank Holding Companies (Basel III)

In July 2013,The Corporation and the United States banking regulators adopted new capital rules which modified theBank are subject to certain risk-based capital and leverage ratio requirements under the Basel III capital requirements applicable to bank holding companies and depository institutions.rules adopted by United States banking regulators. These rules are commonly known as "Basel III".implement the Basel III was effective for the Corporation on January 1, 2015. Basel III addresses the components of capital and other issues affecting the numerator in banking institutions'international regulatory capital ratios. Basel III also implementsstandards in the requirements of Section 939AUnited States, as well as certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act to remove references to credit ratings from the federal banking agencies' rules. Certain of theAct.

The Basel III rules came into effect forrequire the Corporation and the Bank on Januaryto maintain minimum ratios of common equity tier 1 2015,capital (“CET1”), tier 1 capital, and total capital to total risk-weighted assets, and of tier 1 capital to average total assets, all of which are calculated as defined in the balance of the rules were subject to a phase-in period which continued through January 1, 2019.

Basel III introduced a new capital measure CET1.regulations. Basel III specifies that Tier 1 capital consists of CET1 and "Additional Tier 1 Capital" instruments meeting specified requirements. CET1 capital consists of common stock instruments that(that meet the Basel III eligibility criteria,criteria), retained earnings, accumulated other comprehensive income and CET1 minority interest. Basel III also defines CET1 narrowly by requiring that most adjustments to regulatory capital measures be made to CET1, and not to the other components of capital.

Basel III requires the Corporation to maintain a minimum ratio Tier 1 capital consists of CET1 to risk weighted assets, as defined inand "Additional Tier 1 Capital" instruments meeting the regulation. specified requirements of Basel III.

Under Basel III, in order to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividends, the Corporation must hold a capital conservation buffer of 2.50 percent above the adequately capitalized CET1, tier 1 and total capital to risk-weighted assets ratio. The capital conservation buffer was phased in from zero percent in 2015 to the fully- implemented 2.50 percent in 2019.ratios.

As of January 1, 2019,Specifically, Basel III requires banking organizationsthe Corporation and the Bank to maintain:

a minimum ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets of a least 4.5 percent, plus the 2.5 percent capital conservation buffer effectively resulting in a minimum ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assets of at least 7.0 percent;
a minimum ratio of Tiertier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets of at least 6.0 percent, plus the 2.5 percent capital conservation buffer effectively resulting in a minimum Tiertier 1 capital ratio of 8.5 percent;
a minimum ratio of total capital (Tier(tier 1 plus Tiertier 2 capital) to risk-weighted assets of at least 8.0 percent, plus the 2.5 percent capital conservation buffer effectively resulting in a minimum total capital ratio of 10.5 percent; and
a minimum leverage ratio of 4.0 percent, calculated as the ratio of Tiertier 1 capital to adjusted average consolidated assets.

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Basel III also provides for a “countercyclical capital buffer” that is applicable to only certain covered institutions and is not expected to have any current applicability to the Corporation or the Bank.

The aforementioned capital conservation buffer is designed to absorb losses during periods of economic stress. Banking institutions with a ratio of CET1 to risk-weighted assetscapital ratios above the minimum but below the conservation buffer will face limitations on the payment of dividends, common stock repurchases and discretionary cash payments to executive officers based on the amount of the shortfall.

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Basel III provides for a number of deductions from and adjustments to CET1. These include, for example, the requirement that mortgage servicing rights, deferred tax assets dependent upon future taxable income and significant investments in non-consolidated financial entities be deducted from CET1 to the extent that any one such category exceeds 10 percent of CET1 or all such categories in the aggregate exceed 15 percent of CET1. Under Basel III, the Corporation and the Bank were givenmade a one-time election (the “Opt-out Election”) to filter out certain AOCI components. The AOCI Opt-out Election was made on the March 31, 2015 Call Report and FR Y-9C for the Bank and the Corporation, respectively.

Implementation of the deductions and other adjustments to CET1 began on January 1, 2015 and were phased-in over a five-year period (20 percent per year). The implementation of the capital conservation buffer began on January 1, 2016 at the 0.625 percent level and was phased-in over a four-year period (increasing by that amount on each subsequent January 1, until it reached 2.5 percent on January 1, 2019).

Basel III permits banks with less than $15 billion in assets to continue to treat trust preferred securities as Tiertier 1 capital. This treatment is permanently grandfathered as Tiertier 1 capital even if the Corporation should ever exceed $15 billion in assets due to organic growth. Shouldgrowth but not following certain mergers or acquisitions. As a result, while the Corporation’s total assets exceeded $15 billion as of December 31, 2021, the Corporation exceedhas continued to treat its trust preferred securities as tier 1 capital as of such date. However, under certain amendments to the “transition rules” of Basel III, if a bank holding company that held less than $15 billion of assets as of December 31, 2009 (which would include the Corporation) acquires a bank holding company with under $15 billion in assets at the time of acquisition (which would include Level One), and the resulting organization has total consolidated assets of $15 billion or more as reported on the result of a merger or acquisition, thenresulting organization’s call report for the Tier 1 treatment ofperiod in which the transaction occurred, the resulting organization must begin reflecting its outstanding trust preferred securities will be phased out, but thoseas tier 2 capital at such time. As a result, effective with the April 1, 2022 consummation of the Level One merger, the Corporation began reflecting all of its trust preferred securities will still be treated as Tiertier 2 capital.

Basel III permits banks with less than $250 billion in assets to choose to continue excluding unrealized gains and losses on certain securities holdings for purposes of calculating regulatory capital. The rules limit a banking organization’s capital distributions and certain discretionary bonus payments if the banking organization does not hold a “capital conservation buffer” consisting of a specified amount of CET1 capital in addition to the amount necessary to meet its minimum risk-based capital requirements.

Historically, the regulation and monitoring of a bank and bank holding company's liquidity has been addressed as a supervisory matter, without minimum required formulaic measures. The Basel III liquidity framework requires banks and bank holding companies to measure their liquidity against specific liquidity tests that, although similar in some respects to liquidity measures historically applied by banks and regulators for management and supervisory purposes, is now required by regulation. One test, referred to as the liquidity coverage ratio, is designed to ensure that the banking entity maintains an adequate level of unencumbered high-quality liquid assets equal to the entity’s expected net cash outflow for a 30-day time horizon (or, if greater, 25%25 percent of its expected total cash outflow) under an acute liquidity stress scenario. The other test, referred to as the net stable funding ratio ("NSFR"), is designed to promote more medium- and long-term funding of the assets and activities of banking entities over a one-year time horizon. These requirements are expected to incent banking entities to increase their holdings of U.S. Treasury securities and other sovereign debt as a component of assets and increase the use of long-term debt as a funding source. However, the federal banking agencies have not proposed rules implementing the Basel III liquidity framework and have not determined to what extent they will apply to U.S. banks that are not large, internationally active banks.

In April 2020, federal banking regulators modified the Basel III regulatory capital rules applicable to banking organizations to allow those organizations participating in the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) to neutralize the regulatory capital effects of participating in the program by allowing PPP loans to receive a zero percent risk weight for purposes of determining risk-weighted assets and the CET1, tier 1 and Total Risk-Based capital ratios. At December 31, 2022, risk-weighted assets included $4.7 million of PPP loans at a zero risk weight. See “- COVID-19 and Related Legislative and Regulatory Actions” below for additional information on the PPP.

The following are the Corporation’s regulatory capital ratios as of December 31, 2019:2022:
Corporation Regulatory Minimum Requirement* Corporation
Basel III Minimum Capital Required (1)
Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets14.29% 8.00%Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets13.08 %10.50 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets12.81% 6.00%Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets10.83 %8.50 %
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets12.13% 4.50%Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets10.65 %7.00 %
Tier 1 capital to average assets10.54% 4.00%Tier 1 capital to average assets9.10 %4.00 %
*Excludes
(1) The Basel III Minimum Capital Required are inclusive of the 2.5 percent capital conservation buffer. where applicable.

Impact of CECL Implementation on Regulatory Capital

As discussed in NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES and NOTE 5. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the FASB issued the “current expected credit losses” (“CECL”) accounting standard in 2016 to address concerns relating to the ability to record credit losses that are expected, but do not yet meet the “probable” threshold by replacing the current “incurred loss” model for recognizing credit losses with an “expected life of loan loss” model referred to as the CECL model. While the original implementation date of the CECL model was January 1, 2020, the CARES Act and a related joint statement of federal banking regulators provided financial institutions with optional temporary relief from having to comply with implementation of the CECL standard. This temporary relief was set to expire on December 31, 2020. However, the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (the “2021 CAA”), which was signed into law on December 27, 2020, amended the CARES Act by extending the temporary relief from CECL compliance to, effectively, January 1, 2022. The Corporation elected to delay implementation of CECL following the approval of the CARES Act and, with the enactment of the 2021 CAA, the Corporation elected to adopt CECL on January 1, 2021. As a result, while the Corporation has utilized the CECL standard for both 2022 and 2021, its 2020 financial statements have been prepared under the incurred loss model.


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As part of a March 27, 2020 joint statement of federal banking regulators, an interim final rule that allowed banking organizations to mitigate the effects of the CECL accounting standard on their regulatory capital was announced. Banking organizations could elect to mitigate the estimated cumulative regulatory capital effects of CECL for up to two years. This two-year delay was to be in addition to the three-year transition period that federal banking regulators had already made available. While the 2021 CAA provided for a further extension of the mandatory adoption of CECL until January 1, 2022, the federal banking regulators elected to not provide a similar extension to the two year mitigation period applicable to regulatory capital effects. Instead, the federal banking regulators require that, in order to utilize the additional two-year delay, banking organizations must have adopted the CECL standard no later than December 31, 2020, as required by the CARES Act. As a result, because implementation of the CECL standard was delayed by the Corporation until January 1, 2021, it began phasing in the cumulative effect of the adoption on its regulatory capital, at a rate of 25 percent per year, over a three-year transition period that began on January 1, 2021. Under that phase-in schedule, the cumulative effect of the adoption will be fully reflected in regulatory capital on January 1, 2024.

Bank Regulation

The Bank is subject to the primary regulatory oversight, supervision and examination of the FDIC and the Indiana DFI. These agencies have the authority to issue cease-and-desist orders if they determine that activities of the Bank regularly represent an unsafe and unsound banking practice or a violation of law. Federal law extensively regulates various aspects of the banking business such as reserve requirements, truth-in-lending and truth-in-savings disclosures, equal credit opportunity, fair credit reporting, trading in securities and other aspects of banking operations. Current federal law also requires banks, among other things, to make deposited funds available within specified time periods.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”), an independent federal agency created under the Dodd-Frank Act, was granted broad rulemaking, supervisory and enforcement powers under various federal consumer financial protection laws, primarily with authority over banks and their affiliates with assets of more than $10 billion. TheAs the quarter ended December 31, 2019 iswas the fourth consecutive quarter that the Bank will have reported assets exceeding $10 billion. As a result,billion, effective as of the beginning of the second quarter of 2020, the Bank and its affiliates will becomebecame subject to CFPB supervisory and enforcement authority. See “- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act” and “- Consumer Financial Protection” below for additional information.


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Bank Capital Requirements

Capital adequacy is an important indicator of financial stability and performance. The Corporation and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies including, in the case of both the Bank and arethe Corporation, the Basel III requirements discussed above under “- Capital Adequacy Guidelines for Bank Holding Companies (Basel III)” and, in the case of the Bank, the “prompt corrective action” requirements discussed below under “- FDIC Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA).” Under the regulations, a capital category is assigned to a capital category.  The assigned capital categorythe regulated entity, which is largely determined by four ratios that are calculated according to the applicable regulations: total risk-based capital, tier 1 risk-based capital, common equity tier 1 capital, and tier 1 leverage ratios. The ratios are intended to measure capital relative to assets and credit risk associated with those assets and off-balance sheet exposures of the entity. The capital category assigned to an entity can also be affected by qualitative judgments made by regulatory agencies about the risk inherent in the entity's activities that are not part of the calculated ratios.

There are five capital categories defined in the regulations, ranging from well capitalized“well capitalized” to critically undercapitalized.“critically undercapitalized”. Classification of a bank in any of the undercapitalized categories can result in actions by regulators that could have a material effect on a bank's operations. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total andrisk-based capital, tier 1 capital and common equity tier 1 capital, in each case, to risk-weighted assets, and of tier 1 capital to average assets, or leverage ratio, all of which are calculated as defined in the regulations. Banks with lower capital levels are deemed to be undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized“undercapitalized”, “significantly undercapitalized” or critically undercapitalized,“critically undercapitalized”, depending on their actual levels. The appropriate federal regulatory agency may also downgrade a bank to the next lower capital category upon a determination that the bank is in an unsafe or unsound practice. Banks are required to monitor closely their capital levels and to notify their appropriate regulatory agency of any basis for a change in capital category.

Basel III was effective for the Bank on January 1, 2015. Basel III requires the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratio of common equity tier 1 capital to risk weighted assets, as defined in the regulation. Under Basel III, the Bank elected to opt-out of including accumulated other comprehensive income in regulatory capital. As of December 31, 2019, the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to be considered well capitalized.

FDIC Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA)

The FDICIA requires, among other things, federal bank regulatory authorities to take “prompt corrective action” with respect to banks, which do not meet minimum capital requirements. For these purposes, FDICIA establishes five capital tiers: well capitalized, adequately capitalized, undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized and critically undercapitalized. The FDIC has adopted regulations to implement the prompt corrective action provisions of FDICIA.

Basel III revised theThe "prompt corrective action" regulations by:require the following for well capitalized status:
introducing
•    a minimum CET1 ratio requirement at each level (other than critically undercapitalized), with the required CET1 ratio being 6.5 percent for well-capitalized status;
increasing the minimum Tier 1risk-based capital ratio requirement for each category, with theof a least 6.5 percent;
•    a minimum Tiertier 1 risk-based capital ratio for well-capitalized status beingof at least 8.0 percent;
•    a minimum total risk-based capital ratio of at least 10.0 percent; and
eliminating    a provision that provides that a bank with a composite supervisory rating of 1 may have a 3.0 percentminimum leverage ratio and still be well-capitalized.of 5.0 percent.

The FDICIA generally prohibits a depository institution from making any capital distributions (including payment of a dividend) or paying any management fee to its parent holding company if the depository institution would thereafter be “undercapitalized.” “Undercapitalized” banks are subject to growth limitations and are required to submit a capital restoration plan. A bank’s compliance with such plan is required to be guaranteed by the bank’s parent holding company. If an “undercapitalized” bank fails to submit an acceptable plan, it is treated as if it is significantly undercapitalized. “Significantly undercapitalized” banks are subject to various requirements and restrictions, including an order by the FDIC to sell sufficient voting stock to become "adequately capitalized", requirements to reduce total assets and cease receipt of deposits from correspondent banks, and restrictions on compensation of executive officers. “Critically undercapitalized” institutions may not, beginning 60 days after becoming “critically undercapitalized,” make any payment of principal or interest on certain subordinated debt, extend credit for a highly leveraged transaction, or enter into any transaction outside the ordinary course of business. In addition, “critically undercapitalized” institutions are subject to appointment of a receiver or conservator.
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As of December 31, 2019,2022, the Bank was “well capitalized” based on the “prompt corrective action” ratios described above. It should be noted that a bank’s capital category is determined solely for the purpose of applying the FDIC’s “prompt corrective action” regulations and that the capital category may not constitute an accurate representation of the bank’s overall financial condition or prospects.

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

On July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Act was signed into law. The Dodd-Frank Act has had a broad impact on the financial services industry, including significant regulatory and compliance changes. Although most of the required regulations of the Dodd-Frank Act have been promulgated and implemented (or are being implemented over time), there are additional regulations yet to be finalized by the authorized federal agencies. The changes resulting from the Dodd-Frank Act have impacted the profitability of the Corporation’s business activities, required changes to certain business practices, and imposed more stringent capital, liquidity and leverage requirements, and, when fully implemented, may further adversely affect our business. Among other things, the Dodd-Frank Act has resulted, and in the future will likely result, in:

increases to the cost of the Corporation’s operations due to greater regulatory oversight, supervision and examination of banks and bank holding companies, including higher deposit insurance premiums;
limitations on the Corporation’s ability to raise additional capital through the use of trust preferred securities, as new issuances of these securities maycan no longer be included as Tiertier 1 capital;
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limitations on the Corporation’s ability to expand consumer product and service offerings due to stricter consumer protection laws and regulations.regulations; and
as the Corporation's assets now exceed $10 billion, compliance with the Durbin Amendment will resulthas resulted in a material reduction of interchange fee income paid by merchants when debit cards are used as payment.

The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (the “Economic Growth Act”), which was enacted in May 2018, repealed or modified several provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act. In particular, the asset threshold at which banks are subject to annual company-run stress tests were increased from $10 billion to $250 billion under the Economic Growth Act. As a result, the Corporation and the Bank willare not be subject to the Dodd-Frank Act stress testing requirements.

The Corporation’s management continues to take the steps necessary to minimize the adverse impact of the Dodd-Frank Act on its business, financial condition and results of operation.

Durbin Amendment

Under the Durbin Amendment to the Dodd-Frank Act, the Federal Reserve adopted rules establishing standards for assessing whether the interchange fees that may be charged with respect to certain electronic debit transactions are "reasonable and proportional" to the costs incurred by issuers for processing such transactions.

Interchange fees, or "swipe" fees, are charges that merchants pay the Bank and other card-issuing banks for processing electronic payment transactions. Federal Reserve rules applicable to financial institutions that have assets of $10 billion or more provide that the maximum permissible interchange fee for an electronic debit transaction is the sum of 21 cents per transaction and 5 basis points multiplied by the value of the transaction. An upward adjustment of no more than 1 cent to the issuer's debit card interchange fee is allowed if the card issuer develops and implements policies and procedures reasonably designed to achieve certain fraud-prevention standards. The Federal Reserve also has rules governing routing and exclusivity that require issuers to offer two unaffiliated networks for routing transactions on each debit or prepaid product.

As the Corporation's assets exceeded $10 billion during the quarter ended March 31, 20, compliance with the Durbin Amendment began July 1, 2020 (six quarters after exceeding $10 billion in total assets). For the last six months of 2020, compliance with the Durbin Amendment resulted in a material reduction of interchange fee income paid by merchants when debit cards were used as a source of payment.

Volcker Rule

In December 2013, United States banking regulators adopted final rules implementing theThe Volcker Rule, which was adopted under the Dodd-Frank Act. The Volcker RuleAct, places certain limitations on the trading activity of insured depository institutions and their affiliates subject to certain exceptions. The restricted trading activity includes purchasing or selling certain types of securities or instruments in order to benefit from short-term price movements or to realize short-term profits. Exceptions to the Volcker Rule include trading in certain U.S. Government or other municipal securities and trading conducted (i) in certain capacities as a broker or other agent, or as a fiduciary on behalf of customers, (ii) to satisfy a debt previously contracted, (iii) pursuant to repurchase and securities lending agreements, and (iv) in risk-mitigating hedging activities. The Volcker Rule also prohibits banking institutions from having an ownership interest in a hedge fund or private equity fund.

A banking entity that engages in proprietary trading (which excludes the exceptions discussed above) or covered fund-related activities or investments, and has total consolidated assets of more than $10 billion for two years, must implement and maintain a compliance program that meets certain minimum requirements and must also maintain certain documentation with respect to covered fund activities, in each case, as described in the Volcker Rule. While the Corporation’s total consolidated assets first exceeded $10 billion during the quarter ended March 31, 2019, the Volcker Rule has not had, and is not expected to have, a material impact on the Corporation or the Bank.


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Deposit Insurance

The Bank’s deposit accounts are currently insured by the Deposit Insurance Fund of the FDIC. The insurance benefit generally covers up to a maximum of $250,000 per separately insured depositor. As an FDIC-insured bank, our bank subsidiarythe Bank is subject to deposit insurance premiums and assessments to maintain the Deposit Insurance Fund. The Bank’s deposit insurance premium assessment rate depends on the asset and supervisory categories to which it is assigned. The FDIC has authority to raise or lower assessment rates on insured banks in order to achieve statutorily required reserve ratios in the Deposit Insurance Fund and to impose special additional assessments.

Deposit insurance assessments are based on average consolidated total assets minus average tangible equity. Under the FDIC's risk-based assessment system, insured institutions with a least $10 billion in assets, such as the Bank, are assessed on the basis of a scoring system that combine the institution's regulatory ratings and certain financial measures. The scoring system assesses risk measures to produce two scores, a performance score and a loss severity score, that will be combined and converted to an initial assessment rate.

The performance score measures an institution's financial performance and its ability to withstand stress. The loss severity score quantifies the relative magnitude of potential losses to the FDIC in the event of an institution's failure. Once the performance and loss severity scores are calculated, thesethose scores will beare converted to a total score. An institution with a total score of 30 or less will pay the minimum base assessment rate, and an institution with a total score of 90 or more will pay the maximum initial base assessment rate. For total scores between 30 and 90, initial base assessment rates will rise at an increasing rate as the total score increases.

The FDIC may also terminate deposit insurance upon a finding that the institution has engaged in unsafe and unsound practices, is in an unsafe or unsound condition to continue operations, or has violated any applicable law, regulation, rule, order or condition imposed by the FDIC.

Dividend Limitations

The Corporation's principal source of funds for dividend payments to shareholders is dividends received from the Bank. Banking regulations limit the maximum amount of dividends that a bank may pay without requesting prior approval of regulatory agencies. Under these regulations, the amount of dividends that may be paid in any calendar year is limited to the bank’s retained net income (as defined)defined under the regulations) for the current year plus those for the previous two years, subject to the capital requirements described above. As of December 31, 2019,2022, the amount available without prior regulatory approval for 2020 dividends from the Corporation’s subsidiaries (both banking and non-banking), without prior regulatory approval or notice, was $189,371,000.$288,725,000.

Brokered Deposits

Under FDIC regulations, no FDIC-insured depository institution can accept brokered deposits unless it (i) is well capitalized, or (ii) is adequately capitalized and received a waiver from the FDIC. In addition, these regulations prohibit any depository institution that is not well capitalized from (a) paying an interest rate on deposits in excess of 75 basis points over certain prevailing market rates or (b) offering “pass through” deposit insurance on certain employee benefit plan accounts unless it provides certain notice to affected depositors. The Corporation and the Bank were well capitalized as of December 31, 2022.


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Consumer Financial Protection

The Bank is subject to a number of federal and state consumer protection laws that govern its relationship with customers. These laws include, but are not limited to:
the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, religion or other prohibited factors in the extension of credit);
the Fair Credit Reporting Act (governing the provision of consumer information to credit reporting agencies and the use of consumer information);
the Truth-In-Lending Act (governing disclosures of credit terms to consumer borrowers);
the Truth-in-Savings Act (which requires disclosure of deposit terms to consumers);
the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (governing automatic deposits to and withdrawals from deposit accounts and customers’ rights and liabilities arising from the use of automated teller machines and other electronic banking services);
the Fair Debt Collection Act (governing the manner in which consumer debts may be collected by collection agencies);
the Right to Financial Privacy Act (which imposes a duty to maintain the confidentiality of consumer financial records and prescribes procedures for complying with administrative subpoenas of financial records);
the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act and Regulation C, requiring financial institutions to provide certain information about home mortgage and refinanced loans; and
the respective state-law counterparts to the above laws, as applicable, as well as state usury laws and laws regarding unfair and deceptive acts and practices.

Violations of applicable consumer protection laws can result in significant potential liability from litigation brought by customers, including actual damages, restitution and attorneys’ fees. Federal bank regulators, state attorneys general and state and local consumer protection agencies may also seek to enforce consumer protection requirements and obtain these and other remedies, including regulatory sanctions, customer rescission rights, action by the state and local attorneys general in each jurisdiction in which we operate and civil money penalties. Failure to comply with consumer protection requirements may also result in the Corporation’s failure to obtain any required bank regulatory approval for merger or acquisition transactions that it may wish to pursue or prohibition from engaging in such transactions even if approval is not required.

In June 2019, the Bank entered into a Settlement Agreement and Agreed Order with the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) to address issues raised relative to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Housing Act within the Indianapolis-Marion County, Indiana market. While the DOJ investigation focused on that market during the period between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2016, the Bank first physically entered the Indianapolis-Marion County market in February 2016, through a newly-constructed branch. There was no actual finding or adjudication with respect to any matter alleged by the DOJ, and the Bank has not admitted any of the allegations or to any liability. The Order was approved by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana in August 2019.
The CFPB, an independent federal agency created under the Dodd-Frank Act, was granted broad rulemaking, supervisory and enforcement powers under various federal consumer financial protection laws, primarily with authority over banks and their affiliates with assets of more than $10 billion. As stated previously, with its assets having recently exceeded $10 billion for four consecutive quarters, the Bank and its affiliates will becomebecame subject to CFPB supervisory and enforcement authority effective as of the beginning of the second quarter of 2020.
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The consumer protection provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act and the examination, supervision and enforcement of those laws and implementing regulations by the CFPB have created a more complex environment for consumer finance regulation. The CFPB has significant authority to implement and enforce federal consumer finance laws, including the Truth in Lending Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and new requirements for financial services products provided for in the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as the authority to identify and prohibit unfair, deceptive or abusive acts and practices. The review of products and practices to prevent such acts and practices is a continuing focus of the CFPB, and of banking regulators more broadly. The ultimate impact of this heightened scrutiny is uncertain but could result in changes to pricing, practices, products and procedures. It could also result in increased costs related to regulatory oversight, supervision and examination, additional remediation efforts and possible penalties. In addition, the Dodd-Frank Act provides the CFPB with broad supervisory, examination and enforcement authority over various consumer financial products and services, including the ability to require reimbursements and other payments to customers for alleged legal violations and to impose significant penalties, as well as injunctive relief that prohibits lenders from engaging in allegedly unlawful practices. The CFPB also has the authority to obtain cease and desist orders providing for affirmative relief or monetary penalties. The Dodd-Frank Act does not prevent states from adopting stricter consumer protection standards. State regulation of financial products and potential enforcement actions could also adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Community Reinvestment Act

The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (the “CRA”) requires depository institutions to assist in meeting the credit needs of their market areas consistent with safe and sound banking practice. Under the CRA, each depository institution is required to help meet the credit needs of its market areas by, among other things, providing investment in and credit to low- and moderate-income individuals and small businesses in those communities. These factors are also considered in evaluating mergers, acquisitions and applications to open a branch or facility. The applicable federal regulators regularly conduct CRA examinations to assess the performance of financial institutions and assign one of four ratings to the institution’s records of meeting the credit needs of its community. These ratings are outstanding, satisfactory, needs to improve or substantial noncompliance. During its last examination, a rating of “satisfactory”satisfactory was received by the Bank.


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Financial Privacy

The federal banking regulators adopted rules that limit the ability of banks and other financial institutions to disclose non-public information about consumers to nonaffiliated third parties. These limitations require disclosure of privacy policies to consumers and, in some circumstances, allow consumers to prevent disclosure of certain personal information to a nonaffiliated third party. These regulations affect how consumer information is transmitted through diversified financial companies and conveyed to outside vendors.

The Bank is also subject to regulatory guidelines establishing standards for safeguarding customer information. These guidelines describe the federal banking agencies’ expectations for the creation, implementation and maintenance of an information security program, which would include administrative, technical and physical safeguards appropriate to the size and complexity of the institution and the nature and scope of its activities. The standards set forth in the guidelines are intended to ensure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information, protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records and protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer.

Anti-Money Laundering and the USA Patriot Act

A major focus of governmental policy on financial institutions in recent years has been aimed at combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The USA Patriot Act of 2001 (the “USA Patriot Act”) substantially broadened the scope of United States anti-money laundering laws and regulations by imposing significant new compliance and due diligence obligations on financial institutions, creating new crimes and penalties and expanding the extra-territorial jurisdiction of the United States.

The Bank Secrecy Act (the “BSA”) requires financial institutions to develop policies, procedures, and practices to prevent and deter money laundering, and mandates that every bank havehas a written, board-approved program that is reasonably designed to assure and monitor compliance with the BSA. In addition, banks are required to adopt a customer identification program as part of itstheir BSA compliance program, and are required to file Suspicious Activity Reports when they detect certain known or suspected violations of federal law or suspicious transactions related to a money laundering activity or a violation of the BSA. The Bank is also required to (1) identify and verify, subject to certain exceptions, the identity of the beneficial owners of all legal entity customers at the time a new account is opened, and (2) include, in its anti-money laundering program, risk-based procedures for conducting ongoing customer due diligence, which are to include procedures that: (a) assist in understanding the nature and purpose of customer relationships for the purpose of developing a customer risk profile, and (b) require ongoing monitoring to identify and report suspicious transactions and, on a risk basis, to maintain and update customer information.

Failure of a financial institution to maintain and implement adequate programs to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, or to comply with all of the relevant laws or regulations, could have serious legal and reputational consequences for the institution, including causing applicable bank regulatory authorities not to approve merger or acquisition transactions when regulatory approval is required or to prohibit such transactions even if approval is not required.

Office of Foreign Assets Control Regulation
The United States has imposed economic sanctions that affect transactions with designated foreign countries, nationals and others which are administered by the U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control. Failure to comply with these sanctions could have serious legal and reputational consequences, including causing applicable bank regulatory authorities not to approve merger or acquisition transactions when regulatory approval is required or to prohibit such transactions even if approval is not required.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which became law on July 30, 2002, added new legal requirements for public companies affecting corporate governance, accounting and corporate reporting. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act provides for, among other things:

a prohibition on personal loans made or arranged by the issuer to its directors and executive officers (except for loans made by a bank subject to Regulation O);
independence requirements for audit committee members;
independence requirements for company auditors;
certification of financial statements on Forms 10-K and 10-Q reports by the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer;
the forfeiture by the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of bonuses or other incentive-based compensation and profits from the sale of an issuer’s securities by such officers in the twelve-month period following initial publication of any financial statements that later require restatement due to corporate misconduct;
disclosure of off-balance sheet transactions;
two-business day filing requirements for insiders filing Form 4s;
disclosure of a code of ethics for financial officers and filing a Form 8-K for a change in or waiver of such code;
the reporting of securities violations “up the ladder” by both in-house and outside attorneys;
restrictions on the use of non-GAAP financial measures in press releases and SEC filings;
the formation of a public accounting oversight board; and
various increased criminal penalties for violations of securities laws.

The SEC was delegated the task of enacting rules to implement various provisions. In addition, each of the national stock exchanges developed new corporate governance rules, including rules strengthening director independence requirements for boards, the adoption of corporate governance codes and charters for the nominating, corporate governance and audit committees.

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COVID-19 and Related Legislative and Regulatory Actions

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) announced that the outbreak of COVID-19 constituted a public health emergency of international concern. On March 11, 2020, WHO declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic and, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared the COVID-19 outbreak a national emergency. In the two years since then, the pandemic has dramatically impacted global health and the economic environment, including millions of confirmed cases and deaths, business slowdowns or shutdowns, labor shortfalls, supply chain challenges, regulatory challenges, and market volatility. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in January 2020, the U.S. Congress, through the enactment of the CARES Act in March 2020, and the federal banking agencies, though rulemaking, interpretive guidance and modifications to agency policies and procedures, took a series of actions to provide emergency economic relief measures including, among others, the following:

Paycheck Protection Program. The CARES Act established the PPP, which is administered by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), to fund payroll and operational costs of eligible businesses, organizations and self-employed persons during the pandemic. The Bank actively participated in assisting its customers with PPP funding during all phases of the program. The application period for new PPP loans ended May 31, 2021. The vast majority of the Bank’s PPP loans made in 2020 had two-year maturities, while the loans made in 2021 had five-year maturities. Loans under the program earn interest at a fixed rate of 1 percent. Consistent with the terms of the program, virtually all of the Corporation's PPP loans have been forgiven by the SBA. As of December 31, 2022, the Corporation had $4.7 million of PPP loans outstanding compared to the December 31, 2021 balance of $106.6 million.

Loan Modifications and Troubled Debt Restructures. The CARES Act, as amended by the 2021 CAA, allowed banks to suspend requirements under GAAP, effectively, through January 1, 2022, for certain loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal banking agencies also issued guidance to encourage banks to make loan modifications for borrowers affected by COVID-19 or offer other borrower friendly options. In accordance with such guidance, the Bank made various short-term modifications for borrowers who were current and otherwise not past due. These included short-term, 180 days or less, modifications in the form of payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment terms, or other delays in payment that were insignificant. The Corporation did not have any COVID-19 modifications outstanding as of December 31, 2022 or 2021.

Regulatory Capital. The CARES Act, the 2021 CAA, and certain actions by federal banking regulators resulted in modifications to, or delays in implementation of, various regulatory capital rules applicable to banking organizations. See “- Capital Adequacy Guidelines for Bank Holding Companies (Basel III)” above for additional information.

Additional Matters

The Corporation and the Bank are subject to the Federal Reserve Act, which restricts financial transactions between banks and affiliated companies. The statute limits credit transactions between banks, affiliated companies and its executive officers and its affiliates. The statute prescribes terms and conditions for bank affiliate transactions deemed to be consistent with safe and sound banking practices. It also restricts the types of collateral security permitted in connection with the bank’s extension of credit to an affiliate. Additionally, all transactions with an affiliate must be on terms substantially the same or at least as favorable to the institution as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with non-affiliated parties.

The earnings of financial institutions are also affected by general economic conditions and prevailing interest rates, both domestic and foreign, and by the monetary and fiscal policies of the United States Government and its various agencies, particularly the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve regulates the supply of credit in order to influence general economic conditions, primarily through open market operations in United States Government obligations, varying the discount rate on financial institution borrowings, varying reserve requirements against financial institution deposits, and restricting certain borrowings by financial institutions and their subsidiaries. The monetary policies of the Federal Reserve have had a significant effect on the operating results of the Bank in the past and are expected to continue to do so in the future.

Additional legislation and administrative actions affecting the banking industry may be considered by the United States Congress, state legislatures and various regulatory agencies, including those referred to above. It cannot be predicted with certainty whether such legislation or administrative action will be enacted or the extent to which the banking industry, the Corporation or the Bank would be affected.



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STATISTICAL DATA

The following tables set forth statistical data on the Corporation and its subsidiaries.

DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY; INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL

The daily average balance sheet amounts, the related interest income or interest expense, and average rates earned or paid are presented in the following table:
Average Balance Interest
 Income /
Expense
 Average
Rate
 Average Balance Interest
 Income /
Expense
 Average
Rate
 Average Balance Interest
 Income /
Expense
 Average
Rate
Average BalanceInterest
 Income /
Expense
Average
Rate
Average BalanceInterest
 Income /
Expense
Average
Rate
Average BalanceInterest
 Income /
Expense
Average
Rate
(Dollars in Thousands)2019 2018 2017(Dollars in Thousands)202220212020
Assets:                 Assets:     
Interest-bearing deposits$211,683
 $4,225
 2.00% $110,232
 $2,241
 2.03% $75,417
 $736
 0.98%Interest-bearing deposits$296,863 $2,503 0.84 %$521,637 $634 0.12 %$319,686 $938 0.29 %
Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock25,645
 1,370
 5.34
 24,538
 1,234
 5.03
 20,921
 894
 4.27
Federal Home Loan Bank stockFederal Home Loan Bank stock35,580 1,176 3.31 28,736 597 2.08 28,736 1,042 3.63 
Investment Securities: (1)
                 
Investment Securities: (1)
Taxable1,101,247
 27,815
 2.53
 841,203
 21,597
 2.57
 726,004
 17,489
 2.41
Taxable2,056,586 38,354 1.86 1,751,910 29,951 1.71 1,282,827 24,440 1.91 
Tax-exempt (2)
987,006
 40,070
 4.06
 762,623
 32,290
 4.23
 632,076
 32,891
 5.20
Tax-exempt (2)
2,653,611 85,292 3.21 2,106,180 70,039 3.33 1,440,913 53,596 3.72 
Total investment securities2,088,253
 67,885
 3.25
 1,603,826
 53,887
 3.36
 1,358,080
 50,380
 3.71
Total investment securities4,710,197 123,646 2.63 3,858,090 99,990 2.59 2,723,740 78,036 2.87 
Loans held for sale18,402
 780
 4.24
 11,425
 540
 4.73
 7,707
 462
 5.99
Loans held for sale14,715 692 4.70 19,190 747 3.89 18,559 781 4.21 
Loans: (3)
                 
Loans: (3)
Commercial(6)5,631,146
 306,139
 5.44
 5,143,576
 274,302
 5.33
 4,267,651
 204,771
 4.80
7,877,271 380,621 4.83 6,818,968 276,368 4.05 6,755,215 286,773 4.25 
Real estate mortgage811,188
 37,782
 4.66
 733,709
 33,549
 4.57
 679,284
 30,267
 4.46
Real estate mortgage1,471,802 51,853 3.52 916,314 34,783 3.80 889,083 40,002 4.50 
Installment701,459
 38,071
 5.43
 640,310
 34,110
 5.33
 573,100
 28,204
 4.92
Installment785,520 37,302 4.75 683,925 26,111 3.82 718,815 30,708 4.27 
Tax-exempt (2)
527,995
 22,238
 4.21
 468,751
 18,813
 4.01
 353,542
 16,452
 4.65
Tax-exempt (2)
793,743 31,803 4.01 732,253 27,987 3.82 669,483 27,194 4.06 
Total loans7,690,190
 405,010
 5.27
 6,997,771
 361,314
 5.16
 5,881,284
 280,156
 4.76
Total loans10,943,051 502,271 4.59 9,170,650 365,996 3.99 9,051,155 385,458 4.26 
Total earning assets10,015,771
 478,490
 4.78% 8,736,367
 418,676
 4.79% 7,335,702
 332,166
 4.53%Total earning assets15,985,691 629,596 3.94 %13,579,113 467,217 3.44 %12,123,317 465,474 3.84 %
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale17,676
     (14,790)     4,360
    
Allowance for loan losses(81,000)     (77,444)     (70,380)    
Cash and cash equivalents142,857
     131,925
     142,503
    
Premises and equipment99,343
     94,567
     97,446
    
Other assets896,673
     818,432
     686,598
    
Total non-earning assetsTotal non-earning assets1,234,311 1,251,284 1,342,952 
Total Assets$11,091,320
     $9,689,057
     $8,196,229
    Total Assets$17,220,002 $14,830,397 $13,466,269 
Liabilities:                 Liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits:                 Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest-bearing deposit accounts$3,070,861
 $33,921
 1.10% $2,319,081
 $17,577
 0.76% $1,730,272
 $5,817
 0.34%Interest-bearing deposit accounts$5,206,131 $32,511 0.62 %$4,769,482 $14,512 0.30 %$4,009,566 $20,239 0.50 %
Money market deposit accounts1,300,064
 14,111
 1.09
 1,097,762
 6,721
 0.61
 938,959
 2,788
 0.30
Money market deposit accounts2,915,397 19,170 0.66 2,351,803 3,203 0.14 1,769,478 7,810 0.44 
Savings deposits1,242,468
 9,464
 0.76
 1,065,031
 5,230
 0.49
 844,825
 734
 0.09
Savings deposits1,927,122 5,019 0.26 1,754,972 1,886 0.11 1,534,069 3,641 0.24 
Certificates and other time deposits1,673,292
 34,089
 2.04
 1,514,271
 22,014
 1.45
 1,339,866
 14,467
 1.08
Certificates and other time deposits881,176 6,239 0.71 783,733 3,718 0.47 1,346,967 20,050 1.49 
Total interest-bearing deposits7,286,685
 91,585
 1.26
 5,996,145
 51,542
 0.86
 4,853,922
 23,806
 0.49
Total interest-bearing deposits10,929,826 62,939 0.58 9,659,990 23,319 0.24 8,660,080 51,740 0.60 
Borrowings644,729
 17,160
 2.66
 718,061
 17,545
 2.44
 664,045
 13,806
 2.08
Borrowings888,392 21,864 2.46 639,791 12,633 1.97 768,238 14,641 1.91 
Total interest-bearing liabilities7,931,414
 108,745
 1.37
 6,714,206
 69,087
 1.03
 5,517,967
 37,612
 0.68
Total interest-bearing liabilities11,818,218 84,803 0.72 10,299,781 35,952 0.35 9,428,318 66,381 0.70 
Noninterest-bearing deposits1,495,949
     1,573,337
     1,514,829
    Noninterest-bearing deposits3,268,417 2,516,241 2,068,026 
Other liabilities94,342
     57,653
     52,909
    Other liabilities160,922 147,743 144,790 
Total Liabilities9,521,705
     8,345,196
     7,085,705
    Total Liabilities15,247,557 12,963,765 11,641,134 
Stockholders' Equity1,569,615
     1,343,861
     1,110,524
    Stockholders' Equity1,972,445 1,866,632 1,825,135 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$11,091,320
 108,745
   $9,689,057
 69,087
   $8,196,229
 37,612
  Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$17,220,002 84,803 $14,830,397 35,952 $13,466,269 66,381 
Net Interest Income (FTE)  $369,745
     $349,589
     $294,554
  Net Interest Income (FTE)$544,793 $431,265 $399,093 
Net Interest Spread (FTE) (4)
    3.41%     3.76%     3.85%
Net Interest Spread (FTE) (4)
3.22 %3.09 %3.14 %
                 
Net Interest Margin (FTE):                 Net Interest Margin (FTE):
Interest Income (FTE) / Average Earning Assets    4.78%     4.79%     4.53%Interest Income (FTE) / Average Earning Assets3.94 %3.44 %3.84 %
Interest Expense / Average Earning Assets    1.09%     0.79%     0.51%Interest Expense / Average Earning Assets0.53 %0.26 %0.55 %
Net Interest Margin (FTE) (5)
    3.69%     4.00%     4.02%
Net Interest Margin (FTE) (5)
3.41 %3.18 %3.29 %
 









(1) Average balance of securities is computed based on the average of the historical amortized cost balances without the effects of the fair value adjustment. Annualized amounts are computed using a 30/360 day basis.

(2) Tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis, using a marginal tax rate of 21 percent for both 20192022, 2021 and 2018, while using 35 percent for 2017.2020. These totals equal $13,085, $10,732$24,590, $20,585 and $17,270,$16,966, respectively.

(3) Non-accruing loans have been included in the average balances.

(4) Net Interest Spread (FTE) is interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets minus interest expense expressed as a percentage of average interest-bearing liabilities.

(5) Net Interest Margin (FTE) is interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets minus interest expense expressed as a percentage of average earning assets.

(6) Commercial loans included $4.7 million, $106.6 million and $667.1 million of Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans at December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET INTEREST INCOME

The following table presents net interest income components on a tax-equivalent basis and reflects changes between periods attributable to movement in either the average balance or average interest rate for both earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. The volume differences were computed as the difference in volume between the current and prior year multiplied by the interest rate from the prior year. The interest rate changes were computed as the difference in rate between the current and prior year multiplied by the volume from the prior year.  Volume/Volume and rate variances have been allocated on the basis of the absolute relationship between volume variances and rate variances.
 2022 Compared to 2021
Increase (Decrease) Due To
2021 Compared to 2020
Increase (Decrease) Due To
2020 Compared to 2019
Increase (Decrease) Due To
(Dollars in Thousands, Fully Taxable Equivalent Basis)VolumeRateTotalVolumeRateTotalVolumeRateTotal
Interest Income:   
Interest-bearing deposits$(383)$2,252 $1,869 $412 $(716)$(304)$1,467 $(4,754)$(3,287)
Federal Home Loan Bank stock166 413 579 — (445)(445)151 (479)(328)
Investment securities22,353 1,303 23,656 29,977 (8,023)21,954 18,895 (8,744)10,151 
Loans held for sale(193)138 (55)26 (60)(34)(6)
Loans76,919 59,411 136,330 4,223 (23,651)(19,428)65,095 (84,648)(19,553)
Totals98,862 63,517 162,379 34,638 (32,895)1,743 85,615 (98,631)(13,016)
Interest Expense:   
Interest-bearing deposit accounts1,440 16,559 17,999 3,344 (9,071)(5,727)8,341 (22,023)(13,682)
Money market deposit accounts941 15,026 15,967 1,997 (6,604)(4,607)3,951 (10,252)(6,301)
Savings deposits202 2,931 3,133 465 (2,220)(1,755)1,832 (7,655)(5,823)
Certificates and other time deposits508 2,013 2,521 (6,211)(10,121)(16,332)(5,896)(8,143)(14,039)
Borrowings5,649 3,582 9,231 (2,521)513 (2,008)2,911 (5,430)(2,519)
Totals8,740 40,111 48,851 (2,926)(27,503)(30,429)11,139 (53,503)(42,364)
Change in net interest income (fully taxable equivalent basis)$90,122 $23,406 113,528 $37,564 $(5,392)32,172 $74,476 $(45,128)29,348 
Tax equivalent adjustment using marginal rate of 21% for 2022, 2021 and 2020  (4,005)(3,619)(3,881)
Change in net interest income  $109,523 $28,553 $25,467 
 2019 Compared to 2018
Increase (Decrease) Due To

2018 Compared to 2017
Increase (Decrease) Due To

2017 Compared to 2016
Increase (Decrease) Due To
(Dollars in Thousands, Fully Taxable Equivalent Basis)Volume
Rate
Total
Volume
Rate
Total
Volume
Rate
Total
Interest Income: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits$2,026

$(42)
$1,984

$450

$1,055

$1,505

$31

$355

$386
Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock57

79

136

168

172

340

(145)
(59)
(204)
Investment securities15,799

(1,801)
13,998

8,551

(5,044)
3,507

3,133

2,183

5,316
Loans held for sale301

(61)
240

190

(112)
78

252

(162)
90
Loans35,993

7,463

43,456

56,084

24,996

81,080

50,333

9,392

59,725
Totals54,176

5,638

59,814

65,443

21,067

86,510

53,604

11,709

65,313
Interest Expense: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposit accounts6,779

9,565

16,344

2,509

9,251

11,760

640

2,598

3,238
Money market deposit accounts1,423

5,967

7,390

540

3,393

3,933

258

825

1,083
Savings deposits983

3,251

4,234

239

4,257

4,496

98

18

116
Certificates and other time deposits2,504

9,571

12,075

2,061

5,486

7,547

1,929

1,526

3,455
Borrowings(1,877)
1,492

(385)
1,185

2,554

3,739

3,160

(279)
2,881
Totals9,812

29,846

39,658

6,534

24,941

31,475

6,085

4,688

10,773
Change in net interest income (fully taxable equivalent basis)$44,364

$(24,208)
20,156

$58,909

$(3,874)
55,035

$47,519

$7,021

54,540
Tax equivalent adjustment using marginal rate of 21% for both 2019 and 2018 and 35% for 2017 
 
(2,353)
 
 
6,538

 
 
(3,729)
Change in net interest income 
 
$17,803

 
 
$61,573

 
 
$50,811


INVESTMENT SECURITIES

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary-impairment ("OTTI") at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation.

In determining OTTI, management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether the Corporation has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not, will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether an other-than-temporary decline exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at a point in time.

When OTTI occurs, the amount of OTTI recognized in the income statement depends on whether the Corporation intends to sell the security or it is more likely than not that the Corporation will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, less any recognized credit loss. If the intent is to sell, or it is more likely than not that the Corporation will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, less any recognized credit loss, the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis, less any recognized credit loss, and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If the intent is not to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the Corporation will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis less any recognized credit loss, the OTTI has been separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total OTTI related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable income taxes. The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings becomes the new amortized cost basis of the investment.

The Corporation’s management has evaluated all securities with unrealized losses for OTTI as of December 31, 2019 and concluded no OTTI existed in 2019.  


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In determining the fair value of the investment securities portfolio, the Corporation utilizes a third party for portfolio accounting services, including market value input, for those securities classified as Level I1 and Level II2 in the fair value hierarchy.  The Corporation has obtained an understanding of what inputs are being used by the vendor in pricing the portfolio and how the vendor classified these securities based upon these inputs.  From these discussions, the Corporation’s management is comfortable that the classifications are proper.  The Corporation has gained trust in the data for two reasons:  (a) independent spot testing of the data is conducted by the Corporation through obtaining market quotes from various brokers on a periodic basis; and (b) actual gains or loss resulting from the sale of certain securities has proven the data to be accurate over time.   Fair value of securities classified as Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy were determined using a discounted cash flow model that incorporated market estimates of interest rates and volatility in markets that have not been active.

The following table summarizes the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains gross unrealizedand losses and approximate marketfair value of the investment securities available for sale at the dates indicated were:indicated.
Amortized
Cost
Gross Unrealized
Gains
Gross Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Available for sale at December 31, 2022
U.S. Treasury$2,501 $— $42 $2,459 
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities119,154 — 17,192 101,962 
State and municipal1,530,048 438 178,726 1,351,760 
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities608,630 100,358 508,273 
Corporate obligations13,014 — 807 12,207 
Total available for sale$2,273,347 $439 $297,125 $1,976,661 
 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value
Available for sale at December 31, 2019       
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$38,529
 $346
 $
 $38,875
State and municipal859,511
 41,092
 807
 899,796
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities842,349
 10,378
 1,404
 851,323
Corporate obligations31
 
 
 31
Total available for sale1,740,420
 51,816
 2,211
 1,790,025
Held to maturity at December 31, 2019       
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities15,619
 1
 37
 15,583
State and municipal354,115
 15,151
 107
 369,159
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities434,804
 6,921
 401
 441,324
Foreign investment1,500





1,500
Total held to maturity806,038
 22,073
 545
 827,566
Total Investment Securities$2,546,458
 $73,889
 $2,756
 $2,617,591
Amortized
Cost
Gross Unrealized
Gains
Gross Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Available for sale at December 31, 2021
U.S. Treasury$1,000 $— $$999 
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities96,244 437 1,545 95,136 
State and municipal1,495,696 81,734 898 1,576,532 
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities671,684 7,109 11,188 667,605 
Corporate obligations4,031 256 4,279 
Total available for sale$2,268,655 $89,536 $13,640 $2,344,551 


 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value
Available for sale at December 31, 2018       
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$13,493

$92

$3

$13,582
State and municipal605,994

5,995

5,854

606,135
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities530,209

634

8,396

522,447
Corporate obligations31





31
Total available for sale1,149,727

6,721

14,253

1,142,195
Held to maturity at December 31, 2018





 
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities22,618



545

22,073
State and municipal197,909

2,858

872

199,895
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities268,860

713

3,323

266,250
Foreign investment1,000



1

999
Total held to maturity490,387

3,571

4,741

489,217
Total Investment Securities$1,640,114

$10,292

$18,994

$1,631,412


 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value
Available for sale at December 31, 2017       
State and municipal$510,852
 $16,932
 $1,091
 $526,693
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities473,325
 964
 3,423
 470,866
Corporate obligations31
 


 31
Equity securities2,357
 


 2,357
Total available for sale986,565
 17,896
 4,514
 999,947
Held to maturity at December 31, 2017       
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities22,618



435

22,183
State and municipal235,594

6,295

244

241,645
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities301,443

3,341

1,404

303,380
Foreign investment1,000
 
 
 1,000
Total held to maturity560,655

9,636

2,083

568,208
Total Investment Securities$1,547,220

$27,532

$6,597

$1,568,155

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Amortized
Cost
Gross Unrealized
Gains
Gross Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Available for sale at December 31, 2020
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$43,437 $1,571 $— $45,008 
State and municipal1,168,711 89,420 246 1,257,885 
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities591,210 20,984 103 612,091 
Corporate obligations4,031 104 — 4,135 
Total available for sale$1,807,389 $112,079 $349 $1,919,119 

The following table summarizes the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, approximate fair value and allowance for credit losses on investment securities held to maturity at the dates indicated.

Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Credit LossesNet Carrying AmountGross Unrealized
Gains
Gross Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Held to maturity at December 31, 2022
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$392,246 $— $392,246 $— $69,147 $323,099 
State and municipal1,117,552 245 1,117,307 647 197,064 921,135 
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities776,074 — 776,074 — 113,915 662,159 
Foreign investment1,500 — 1,500 — 28 1,472 
Total held to maturity$2,287,372 $245 $2,287,127 $647 $380,154 $1,907,865 

Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Credit LossesNet Carrying AmountGross Unrealized
Gains
Gross Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Held to maturity at December 31, 2021
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$371,457 $— $371,457 $226 $7,268 $364,415 
State and municipal1,057,301 245 1,057,056 29,593 2,170 1,084,724 
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities749,789 — 749,789 7,957 5,881 751,865 
Foreign investment1,500 — 1,500 — 1,499 
Total held to maturity$2,180,047 $245 $2,179,802 $37,776 $15,320 $2,202,503 

Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Credit LossesNet Carrying AmountGross Unrealized
Gains
Gross Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Held to maturity at December 31, 2020
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$145,398 $— $145,398 $347 $220 $145,525 
State and municipal619,927 — 619,927 34,978 32 654,873 
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities460,843 — 460,843 17,552 — 478,395 
Foreign investment1,500 — 1,500 — — 1,500 
Total held to maturity$1,227,668 $— $1,227,668 $52,877 $252 $1,280,293 


In determining the allowance for credit losses on investment securities available for sale that are in an unrealized loss position, the Corporation first assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through the income statement. For investment securities available for sale that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Corporation evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, the Corporation considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Unrealized losses that have not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income. Adjustments to the allowance are reported in the income statement as a component of the provision for credit loss. The Corporation has made the accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable on investment securities available for sale from the estimate of credit losses. Investment securities available for sale are charged off against the allowance or, in the absence of any allowance, written down through the income statement when deemed uncollectible or when either of the aforementioned criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. The Corporation did not record an allowance for credit losses on its investment securities available for sale as the unrealized losses were attributable to changes in interest rates, not credit quality.


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The allowance for credit losses on investment securities held to maturity is a contra asset-valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of investment securities held to maturity to present the net amount expected to be collected. Investment securities held to maturity are charged off against the allowance when deemed uncollectible. Adjustments to the allowance are reported in the income statement as a component of the provision for credit loss. The Corporation measures expected credit losses on investment securities held to maturity on a collective basis by major security type with each type sharing similar risk characteristics, and considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Corporation has made the accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable on investment securities held to maturity from the estimate of credit losses. With regard to U.S. Government-sponsored agency and mortgage-backed securities, all these securities are issued by a U.S. government-sponsored entity and have an implicit or explicit government guarantee; therefore, no allowance for credit losses has been recorded for these securities. With regard to securities issued by states and municipalities and other investment securities held to maturity, management considers (1) issuer bond ratings, (2) historical loss rates for given bond ratings, (3) the financial condition of the issuer, and (4) whether issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments under the contractual terms of the securities. Historical loss rates associated with securities having similar grades as those in the Corporation's portfolio have been insignificant. Furthermore, as of December 31, 2022, there were no past due principal and interest payments associated with these securities. At CECL adoption, an allowance for credit losses of $245,000 was recorded on the state and municipal securities classified as held to maturity based on applying the long-term historical credit loss rate, as published by Moody’s, for similarly rated securities. The balance of the allowance for credit losses on investments securities remained unchanged at $245,000 as of December 31, 2022.

The cost and yield for Federal Home Loan Bank stock is included in the table below.
 202220212020
(Dollars in Thousands)CostYieldCostYieldCostYield
Federal Home Loan Bank stock$38,525 3.1 %$28,736 2.1 %$28,736 3.6 %
Total$38,525 3.1 %$28,736 2.1 %$28,736 3.6 %
 2019 2018 2017
(Dollars in Thousands)Cost Yield Cost Yield Cost Yield
Federal Home Loan Bank stock$28,736
 4.8% $24,588
 5.0% $23,825
 3.8%
Total$28,736
 4.8% $24,588
 5.0% $23,825
 3.8%



Federal Home Loan Bank stock has been reviewed for impairment and the analysis reflected no impairment.  The Corporation’s Federal Home Loan Bank stock is primarily in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis and it continued to produce sufficient financial results to pay dividends.

There were no issuers included in the investment security portfolio at December 31, 2019, 20182022, 2021 or 20172020 where the aggregate carrying value of any one issuer exceeded 10 percent of the Corporation's stockholders' equity at those dates. The term "issuer" excludes the U.S. Government and its sponsored agencies and corporations.

The maturity distribution and average yields for the securities portfolio at December 31, 20192022 were:
 Within 1 Year1-5 Years5-10 Years
(Dollars in Thousands)Amount
Yield (1)
Amount
Yield (1)
Amount
Yield (1)
Securities available for sale December 31, 2022      
U.S. Treasury$1,171 3.6 %$1,288 2.4 %$— — %
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities375 2.7 %467 2.3 %8,616 1.4 %
State and municipal1,263 3.2 %9,510 2.9 %140,419 3.5 %
Corporate obligations— — %— — %12,176 4.3 %
$2,809 3.3 %$11,265 2.9 %$161,211 3.4 %

 Due After Ten YearsU.S. Government-
Sponsored Mortgage - Backed
Securities
Total
 Amount
Yield (1)
Amount
Yield (1)
Amount
Yield (1)
U.S. Treasury$— — %$— — %$2,459 3.0 %
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities92,504 2.3 %— — %101,962 2.3 %
State and municipal1,200,568 3.3 %— — %1,351,760 3.3 %
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities— — %508,273 2.3 %508,273 2.3 %
Corporate obligations31 — %— — %12,207 4.3 %
$1,293,103 3.2 %$508,273 2.3 %$1,976,661 3.0 %


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 Within 1 Year 1-5 Years 5-10 Years
(Dollars in Thousands)Amount 
Yield (1)
 Amount 
Yield (1)
 Amount 
Yield (1)
Securities available for sale December 31, 2019           
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$375

2.3% $1,147
 2.6% $37,353
 2.7%
State and municipal761
 5.4% 3,994
 4.9% 39,567
 4.2%

$1,136
 4.4% $5,141
 4.4% $76,920
 3.5%



 Due After Ten Years 
U.S. Government-
Sponsored
 Mortgage - Backed
Securities
 Total
 Amount 
Yield (1)
 Amount 
Yield (1)
 Amount 
Yield (1)
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$
 % $
 % $38,875
 2.7%
State and municipal855,474
 3.9% 
 % 899,796
 4.0%
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities

%
851,323

2.7%
851,323

2.7%
Corporate obligations31

%


%
31

%
 $855,505
 3.9% $851,323
 2.7% $1,790,025
 3.3%


 Within 1 Year
1-5 Years
5-10 Years
(Dollars in Thousands)Amount
Yield (1)

Amount
Yield (1)

Amount
Yield (1)
Securities held to maturity at December 31, 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$

%
$15,619

1.6%
$

%
State and municipal9,920

4.9%
28,078

4.3%
84,153

4.2%
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities

%


%


%
Foreign investment

%
1,500

2.9%


%

$9,920

4.9%
$45,197

3.3%
$84,153

4.2%


 Due After Ten Years 
U.S. Government-
Sponsored
 Mortgage - Backed
Securities
 Total
 Amount 
Yield (1)
 Amount 
Yield (1)
 Amount 
Yield (1)
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$

%
$

%
$15,619

1.6%
State and municipal231,964
 4.0% 
 % 354,115
 4.1%
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities

%
434,804

2.8%
434,804

2.8%
Foreign investment

%


%
1,500

2.9%
 $231,964
 4.0% $434,804
 2.8% $806,038
 3.3%

 Within 1 Year1-5 Years5-10 Years
(Dollars in Thousands)Amount
Yield (1)
Amount
Yield (1)
Amount
Yield (1)
Securities held to maturity at December 31, 2022      
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$— — %$40,991 1.6 %$59,540 1.2 %
State and municipal13,697 4.5 %38,206 4.1 %87,538 3.6 %
Foreign investment— — %1,500 3.5 %— — %
$13,697 4.5 %$80,697 2.8 %$147,078 2.6 %
_______________________________
 Due After Ten YearsU.S. Government-
Sponsored Mortgage - Backed
Securities
Total
 Amount
Yield (1)
Amount
Yield (1)
Amount
Yield (1)
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$291,715 1.6 %$— — %$392,246 1.5 %
State and municipal978,111 3.0 %— — %1,117,552 3.1 %
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities— — %776,074 2.6 %776,074 2.6 %
Foreign investment— — %— — %1,500 3.5 %
$1,269,826 2.6 %$776,074 2.6 %$2,287,372 2.6 %

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(1) Interest yields are presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis using a 21 percent tax rate.

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The following tables show the Corporation’s gross unrealized losses and fair value, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at December 31, 2019 and 2018:
 Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total
 Fair
Value
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Temporarily Impaired Available for Sale Securities at December 31, 2019           
State and municipal$76,273
 $807
 $
 $
 $76,273
 $807
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities127,673
 1,326
 20,796
 78
 148,469
 1,404
Total Temporarily Impaired Available for Sale Securities203,946
 2,133
 20,796
 78
 224,742
 2,211
Temporarily Impaired Held to Maturity Securities at December 31, 2019           
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities3,016
 4
 12,467
 33
 15,483
 37
State and municipal22,947
 107
 
 
 22,947
 107
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities124,253
 364
 7,991
 37
 132,244
 401
Total Temporarily Impaired Held to Maturity Securities150,216
 475
 20,458
 70
 170,674
 545
Total Temporarily Impaired Investment Securities$354,162
 $2,608
 $41,254
 $148
 $395,416
 $2,756


 Less than 12 Months 12 Months or Longer Total
 Fair
Value
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Temporarily Impaired Available for Sale Securities at December 31, 2018           
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$1,490

$3

$

$

$1,490

$3
State and municipal234,431
 3,958
 38,028
 1,896
 272,459
 5,854
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities196,601
 2,400
 217,121
 5,996
 413,722
 8,396
Total Temporarily Impaired Available for Sale Securities432,522
 6,361
 255,149
 7,892
 687,671
 14,253
Temporarily Impaired Held to Maturity Securities at December 31, 2018           
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities
 
 22,073

545
 22,073
 545
State and municipal14,952
 369
 16,786
 503
 31,738
 872
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities102,828
 876
 87,268
 2,447
 190,096
 3,323
Foreign investment



999

1

999

1
Total Temporarily Impaired Held to Maturity Securities117,780
 1,245
 127,126
 3,496
 244,906
 4,741
Total Temporarily Impaired Investment Securities$550,302
 $7,606
 $382,275
 $11,388
 $932,577
 $18,994


LOAN PORTFOLIO

Loans are generated from customers primarily in central and northern Indiana, northeast Illinois, central Ohio, and southeast Michigan and are typically secured by specific items of collateral, including real property, consumer assets, and business assets. The following table shows the composition of the Corporation’s loan portfolio by collateral classification, including purchased credit impaireddeteriorated loans, for the years indicated:
 20222021202020192018
(Dollars in Thousands)Amount%Amount%Amount%Amount%Amount%
Loans at December 31:          
Commercial and industrial loans$3,437,126 28.6 %$2,714,565 29.4 %$2,776,699 30.0 %$2,109,879 24.9 %$1,726,664 23.9 %
Agricultural land, production and other loans to farmers241,793 2.0 246,442 2.7 281,884 3.0 334,172 4.0 334,325 4.6 
Real estate loans:  
Construction835,582 6.9 523,066 5.7 484,723 5.2 787,568 9.3 545,729 7.5 
Commercial real estate, non-owner occupied2,407,475 20.1 2,135,459 23.1 2,220,949 24.0 1,902,692 22.4 1,865,544 25.9 
Commercial real estate, owner occupied1,246,528 10.4 986,720 10.7 958,501 10.4 909,695 10.8 724,637 10.0 
Residential2,096,655 17.5 1,159,127 12.5 1,234,741 13.4 1,143,217 13.5 966,421 13.4 
Home equity630,632 5.3 523,754 5.7 508,259 5.5 588,984 7.0 528,157 7.3 
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures175,211 1.4 146,092 1.5 129,479 1.5 135,989 1.6 99,788 1.4 
Public finance and other commercial loans932,892 7.8 806,636 8.7 647,939 7.0 547,114 6.5 433,202 6.0 
Loans12,003,894 100.0 %9,241,861 100.0 %9,243,174 100.0 %8,459,310 100.0 %7,224,467 100.0 %
Allowance for loan/credit losses(223,277) (195,397) (130,648) (80,284) (80,552) 
Net Loans$11,780,617  $9,046,464  $9,112,526  $8,379,026  $7,143,915  
 2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
(Dollars in Thousands)Amount
%
Amount
%
Amount
%
Amount
%
Amount
%
Loans at December 31: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial loans$2,109,879

24.9%
$1,726,664

23.9%
$1,493,493

22.1%
$1,194,646

23.2%
$1,057,075

22.5%
Agricultural production financing
and other loans to farmers
93,861

1.1

92,404

1.3

121,757

1.8

79,689

1.6

97,711

2.1
Real estate loans: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction787,568

9.3

545,729

7.5

612,219

9.1

418,703

8.1

366,704

7.8
Commercial and farmland3,052,698

36.1

2,832,102

39.2

2,562,691

38.0

1,953,062

38.1

1,802,921

38.5
Residential1,143,217

13.5

966,421

13.4

962,765

14.3

739,169

14.4

786,105

16.7
Home equity588,984

7.0

528,157

7.3

514,021

7.6

418,525

8.1

348,613

7.4
Individuals' loans for household and
other personal expenditures
135,989

1.6

99,788

1.4

86,935

1.3

77,479

1.5

74,717

1.6
Public finance and other commercial loans547,114

6.5

433,202

6.0

397,318

5.8

258,372

5.0

159,976

3.4
Loans8,459,310

100.0%
7,224,467

100.0%
6,751,199

100.0%
5,139,645

100.0%
4,693,822

100.0%
Allowance for loan losses(80,284)
 
(80,552)
 
(75,032)
 
(66,037)
 
(62,453)
 
Net Loans$8,379,026

 
$7,143,915

 
$6,676,167

 
$5,073,608

 
$4,631,369

 



As of December 31, 2022, the Corporation had $4.7 million of Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans compared to the December 31, 2021 and 2020 balances of $106.6 million and $667.1 million, respectively. PPP loans are included in the commercial and industrial loan class. Public finance and other commercial loans is primarily comprised of loans secured by states and political subdivisions in the United States.

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The following table details gross loan balances and the associated fair value discount by acquisition.

(Dollars in Thousands)
Acquired Institution
Date
Gross Loan Balance
Fair Value Discount
MBT
September 1, 2019
$751,353

$18,775
IAB
July 14, 2017
$749,713

$23,737
Arlington Bank
May 19, 2017
$238,867

$6,561
Ameriana
December 31, 2015
$330,918

$13,989
C Financial
April 17, 2015
$113,221

$2,596


At December 31, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018, the remaining fair value discount on acquired loans was $36,622,000$31.3 million, $10.9 million, $23.0 million, $36.6 million, and $30,054,000,$30.1 million, respectively.  


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LOAN MATURITIES

Presented in the table below are the maturities of loans (excluding residential real estate, home equity, individuals’ loans for household and other personal expenditures and lease financing) outstanding as of December 31, 2019,2022, by collateral classification. Also presented are the amounts due after one year, classified according to the sensitivity to changes in interest rates. The tables classify variable rate loans pursuant to the contractual repricing dates of the underlying loans, while fixed rate loans are classified by contractual maturity date.

(Dollars in Thousands)Maturing
Within 1 Year

Maturing
1-5 Years

Maturing Over
5 Years

Total(Dollars in Thousands)Maturing
Within 1 Year
Maturing
1-5 Years
Maturing Over
5 Years
Total
Commercial and industrial loans$1,616,486

$312,626

$180,767

$2,109,879
Commercial and industrial loans$2,734,276 $434,126 $268,724 $3,437,126 
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers79,335

13,418

1,108

93,861
Agricultural land, production and other loans to farmersAgricultural land, production and other loans to farmers89,838 98,828 53,127 241,793 
Real estate loans:










Real estate loans:
Construction704,976

42,779

39,813

787,568
Construction698,210 22,764 114,608 835,582 
Commercial and farmland1,558,375

1,195,764

298,559

3,052,698
Commercial real estate, non-owner occupiedCommercial real estate, non-owner occupied1,559,106 617,720 230,649 2,407,475 
Commercial real estate, owner occupiedCommercial real estate, owner occupied472,502 571,800 202,226 1,246,528 
ResidentialResidential101,370 245,767 1,749,518 2,096,655 
Home EquityHome Equity610,640 10,255 9,737 630,632 
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expendituresIndividuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures69,432 75,742 30,037 175,211 
Public finance and other commercial loans20,288

57,411

468,644

546,343
Public finance and other commercial loans38,177 21,842 872,873 932,892 
Total$3,979,460

$1,621,998

$988,891

$6,590,349
Total$6,373,551 $2,098,844 $3,531,499 $12,003,894 


(Dollars in Thousands)Maturing
1-5 Years
Maturing Over
5 Years
Loans maturing after one year with: 
Fixed rate$1,406,121 $2,956,205 
Variable rate692,723 575,294 
Total$2,098,844 $3,531,499 
(Dollars in Thousands)Maturing
1-5 Years

Maturing Over
5 Years
Loans maturing after one year with:

 
Fixed rate$1,104,429

$895,048
Variable rate517,569

93,843
Total$1,621,998

$988,891



NON-PERFORMING ASSETS

The table below summarizes non-performing assets and loans deemed impaired in accordance with ASC 310-10 for the years indicated:
 December 31,December 31,December 31,December 31,December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands)20222021202020192018
Non-performing assets:     
Non-accrual loans$42,324 $43,062 $61,471 $15,949 $26,148 
Renegotiated loans224 329 3,240 841 1,103 
Non-performing loans (NPL)42,548 43,391 64,711 16,790 27,251 
OREO and Repossessions6,431 558 940 7,527 2,179 
Non-performing assets (NPA)48,979 43,949 65,651 24,317 29,430 
Loans 90-days or more delinquent and still accruing1,737 963 746 69 1,855 
NPAs and loans 90-days or more delinquent$50,716 $44,912 $66,397 $24,386 $31,285 

 December 31,
December 31,
December 31,
December 31,
December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands)2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Non-performing assets: 
 
 
 
 
Non-accrual loans$15,949

$26,148

$28,724

$29,998

$31,389
Renegotiated loans841

1,103

1,013

4,747

1,923
Non-performing loans (NPL)16,790

27,251

29,737

34,745

33,312
Other real estate owned7,527

2,179

10,373

8,966

17,257
Non-performing assets (NPA)24,317

29,430

40,110

43,711

50,569
90 days or more delinquent and still accruing69

1,855

924

112

907
NPAs & 90 days or more delinquent$24,386

$31,285

$41,034

$43,823

$51,476
Impaired loans$11,709

$22,025

$23,211

$26,015

$23,355


Loans are reclassified to a non-accruing status when, in management’s judgment, the collateral value and financial condition of the borrower do not justify accruing interest. Interest previously recorded, but not deemed collectible,At the time the accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed andagainst earnings. Interest income accrued in the prior year, if any, is charged against current income.to the allowance for credit losses. Payments subsequently received on non-accrual loans are applied to principal. A loan is returned to accrual status when principal and interest are no longer past due and collectability is probable, typically after a minimum of six consecutive months of performance.

At December 31, 2019,2022, non-accrual loans totaled $15,949,000,$42.3 million, a decrease of $10,199,000$738,000 from December 31, 2018.2021. At December 31, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015,2018, non-accrual loans include assets acquired during the respective periods of $3,697,000,$8.2 million, $3.2 million, $7.9 million, $3.7 million, and $0, $4,822,000, $0, and $2,229,000.respectively.

Other real estate owned ("OREO") at December 31, 20192022 increased $5,348,000$5.9 million from the December 31, 20182021 balance of $2,179,000.$558,000. The increase in OREO wasis primarily the result of a single commercial propertyrelated to one loan with a carrying valuebalance of $5.9$5.8 million. At December 31, 2019,2022, 2021 and 2020, OREO includeddid not include any acquired assets. OREO did include assets that were acquired from MBT during the period of $136,000. At$136,000 as of December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016,2019. OREO did not include any assets acquired duringas of the respective periods. At December 31, 2015, OREO included assets acquired during the period of $5,719,000.year ended 2018.

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Renegotiated loans are loans for which concessions are granted to the borrower due to deterioration in the financial condition of the borrower, resulting in the inability of the borrower to meet the original contractual terms of the loans. These concessions may include interest rate reductions, principal forgiveness, extensions of maturity date or other actions intended to minimize losses.  Certain loans restructured may be excluded from restructured loan disclosures in years subsequent to the restructuring if the loans are in compliance with their modified terms. A non-accrual loan that is restructured may remain in non-accrual for a period of approximately six months until the borrower can demonstrate their ability to meet the restructured terms. A borrower's performance prior to the restructuring, as well as after, will be considered in assessing whether the borrower can meet the new terms resulting in the loan being returned to accruing status in a shorter or longer period of time than the standard six months. If the borrower’s performance under the modified terms is not reasonably assured, the loan will remain in non-accrual.


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For the year ended December 31, 2019,2022, interest income of $277,000$3.0 million was recognized on the non-accruing and renegotiated loans listed in the table above, whereas interest income of $749,000$3.2 million would have been recognized under their loan terms.

Impaired loans, which include loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, totaled $11,709,000 at December 31, 2019. A loan is deemed impaired under ASC 310 when, based on current information or events, it is probable that all amounts due of principal and interest according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement will not be collected. A specific allowance of $689,000, on a subset of impaired loans totaling $4,357,000, was included in the Corporation’s December 31, 2019 allowance for loan losses. Loss reserves for acquired loans totaled $124,000, and were included in the aforementioned specific allowance as a result of subsequent deterioration.

An allowable method for determining impairment is estimating the fair value of collateral on collateral dependent loans.  This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor to the value. The fair value of real estate is generally based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. The appraisers determine the value of the real estate by utilizing an income or market valuation approach. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a discounted cash flow analysis. Fair value on other collateral such as business assets is typically ascertained by assessing, either singularly or some combination of, asset appraisals, accounts receivable aging reports, inventory listings andor customer financial statements. Both appraised values and values based on borrower’s financial information are discounted as considered appropriate based on age and quality of the information and current market conditions.

In addition to the impaired loans discussed above, management also identified commercial loans totaling $330,409,000$411.6 million as of December 31, 20192022 that were deemed to be risk graded criticized, but not impaired.criticized. Comparatively, commercial loans risk graded criticized but not deemed impaired at December 31, 20182021 totaled $259,585,000. These loans are not included in the table above, or the impaired loan table in the footnotes to the consolidated financial statements.$369.5 million. A loan risk graded criticized is a loan in which there are concerns regarding the borrower’s ability to comply with the repayment terms and would include loans graded special mention or worse.

See additional information regarding loan credit quality in the “LOAN QUALITY” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included as Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in NOTE 5. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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SUMMARY OF LOANCREDIT LOSS EXPERIENCE

The following table summarizes the loancredit loss experience, by collateral segment, for the years indicated:

(Dollars in Thousands)2019
2018
2017
2016
2015(Dollars in Thousands)20222021202020192018
Allowance for loan losses: 
 
 
 
 
Allowance for credit losses:Allowance for credit losses:  
Balances, January 1$80,552

$75,032

$66,037

$62,453

$63,964
Balances, January 1$195,397 $130,648 $80,284 $80,552 $75,032 
Impact of adopting ASC 326Impact of adopting ASC 32674,055 — — — 
Balances, January 1, 2021 Post-ASC 326 adoptionBalances, January 1, 2021 Post-ASC 326 adoption195,397 204,703 80,284 80,552 75,032 
Charge-offs:








Charge-offs:
Commercial (1)
1,732

2,316

1,383

2,464

2,356
Commercial (1)
(1,215)(5,849)(8,536)(1,732)(2,316)
Commercial real estate (2)
3,675

2,741

1,737

2,408

1,437
Commercial real estate (2)
(3,017)(4,533)(313)(3,675)(2,741)
ConstructionConstruction— (6)— — — 
Consumer569

749

593

567

620
Consumer— — (643)(569)(749)
Residential645

2,177

1,315

1,990

3,859
Residential— — (993)(645)(2,177)
Consumer & ResidentialConsumer & Residential(2,369)(1,496)— — — 
Total Charge-offs6,621

7,983

5,028

7,429

8,272
Total Charge-offs(6,601)(11,884)(10,485)(6,621)(7,983)
Recoveries: 
 
 
 
 Recoveries: 
Commercial (3)
1,244

2,456

1,590

1,806

1,911
Commercial real estate (4)
1,289

2,525

2,260

2,090

2,545
Commercial (1)
Commercial (1)
872 724 819 1,244 2,456 
Commercial real estate (2)
Commercial real estate (2)
1,096 580 431 1,289 2,525 
ConstructionConstruction863 — — — 
Consumer401

302

324

369

352
Consumer— — 260 401 302 
Residential619

993

706

1,091

1,536
Residential— — 666 619 993 
Consumer & ResidentialConsumer & Residential1,096 1,273 — — — 
Total Recoveries3,553

6,276

4,880

5,356

6,344
Total Recoveries3,927 2,578 2,176 3,553 6,276 
Net Charge-offs3,068

1,707

148

2,073

1,928
Net Charge-offs(2,674)(9,306)(8,309)(3,068)(1,707)
Provisions for loan losses2,800

7,227

9,143

5,657

417
Provisions for credit lossesProvisions for credit losses— — 58,673 2,800 7,227 
CECL Day 1 non-PCD provision for credit lossesCECL Day 1 non-PCD provision for credit losses13,955 — — — — 
CECL Day 1 PCD ACLCECL Day 1 PCD ACL16,599 — — — — 
Balance at December 31$80,284

$80,552

$75,032

$66,037

$62,453
Balance at December 31$223,277 $195,397 $130,648 $80,284 $80,552 
Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans outstanding during the period0.04%
0.02%
0.00%
0.04%
0.05%Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans outstanding during the period0.02 %0.10 %0.09 %0.04 %0.02 %


(1) Category includes commercial and industrial, agricultural land, production and other loans to farmers, and other commercial loans.

(2) Category includes commercial real estate, non-owner occupied and commercial real estate, owner occupied.


In calculating the allowance for credit losses, the loan portfolio was pooled into loan segments with similar credit risk characteristics. The Corporation pooled consumer and residential loans into one segment at adoption of CECL on January 1, 2021, but prior to adoption, consumer and residential loans were classified in separate segments. Additionally, prior to CECL adoption, construction loans were classified within the commercial real estate segment, but after CECL adoption, construction loans were classified as a separate segment. The acquisition of Level One added $16.6 million in allowance for credit losses on PCD loans and an additional $14.0 million in provision for credit losses on non-PCD loans. Details of the Allowance for LoanCredit Losses and non-performing loans are discussed within the “Loan Quality” and “Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses” sections“LOAN QUALITY" section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included as Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

































(1) Category includes the charge-offs for commercial and industrial, agricultural production financing and other loans to farmers and other commercial loans.

(2) Category includes the charge-offs for construction, commercial and farmland.

(3) Category includes the recoveries for commercial and industrial, agricultural production financing and other loans to farmers and other commercial loans.

(4) Category includes the recoveries for construction, commercial and farmland.

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ALLOCATION OF THE ALLOWANCE FOR LOANCREDIT LOSSES

Presented below is an analysis of the composition of the allowance for loancredit losses and percent of loans in each category to total loans, by collateral segment, as of the years indicated.
 20222021202020192018
(Dollars in Thousands)AmountPercentAmountPercentAmountPercentAmountPercentAmountPercent
Balance at December 31:          
Commercial$102,216 38.4 %$69,935 40.8 %$47,115 37.9 %$32,902 32.5 %$32,657 31.1 %
Commercial real estate46,839 30.4 %60,665 33.8 %51,070 41.8 %28,778 45.4 %29,609 46.8 %
Construction28,955 7.0 %20,206 5.6 %— — %— — %— — %
Consumer— — %— — %9,648 1.4 %4,035 1.6 %3,964 1.4 %
Residential— — %— — %22,815 18.9 %14,569 20.5 %14,322 20.7 %
Consumer & Residential45,267 24.2 %44,591 19.8 %— — %— — %— — %
Totals$223,277 100.0 %$195,397 100.0 %$130,648 100.0 %$80,284 100.0 %$80,552 100.0 %

 2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
(Dollars in Thousands)Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Balance at December 31: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial$32,902

32.5%
$32,657

31.1%
$30,420

29.8%
$27,698

29.8%
$26,480

28.0%
Commercial real estate28,778

45.4

29,609

46.8

27,343

47.0

23,661

46.2

22,145

46.2
Consumer4,035

1.6

3,964

1.4

3,732

1.3

2,923

1.5

2,689

1.6
Residential14,569

20.5

14,322

20.7

13,537

21.9

11,755

22.5

11,139

24.2
Totals$80,284

100.0%
$80,552

100.0%
$75,032

100.0%
$66,037

100.0%
$62,453

100.0%


The allowance for credit losses increased $27.9 million during the twelve months ended December 31, 2022. The allowance increased primarily due to $16.6 million of allowance for credit losses on PCD loans acquired in the Level One acquisition established through accounting adjustments on the acquisition date. In addition, a provision of $14.0 million was recorded to establish an allowance for credit losses on non-PCD loans acquired in the Level One acquisition. These increases in the allowance were offset by net charge offs of $2.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.

Loan concentrations are considered to exist when there are amounts loaned to multiple borrowers engaged in similar activities, which would cause them to be similarly impacted by economic or other conditions. At December 31, 2019,2022, two concentrations of commercial loans within a single industry (as segregated by North American Industry Classification System “NAICS code”) were in excess of 10 percent of total loans: Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings and Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings.

LOANCREDIT LOSS CHARGE-OFF PROCEDURES

The Corporation maintains an allowance to cover probableestimated credit losses in its loan portfolio. The allowance is increased by the provision for loancredit losses and decreased by charge-offs less recoveries. All charge-offs are approved by the senior loan officers or loan committees, depending on the amount of the charge-off.charge-off and are reported to the Risk and Credit Policy Committee of the Board of Directors. Loans are charged off when a determination is made that all or a portion of a loan is uncollectible.

PROVISION FOR LOANCREDIT LOSSES

In banking, loanCredit losses are a cost of doing business.business in the banking industry. Although management emphasizes the early detection and charge-off of loan losses, it is inevitable that certain losses, which have not been specifically identified, exist in the portfolio. Accordingly, the provision for loancredit losses is charged to earnings on an anticipatory basis and recognized loancredit losses, net of recoveries, are deducted from the established allowance. Over time, all net loancredit losses are charged to earnings. Based on management’s judgment as to the appropriate level of the allowance for loancredit losses, the amount provided in any period may be greater or less than net loancredit losses for the same period. TheIn any period, the determination of the provision for loancredit losses in any period is based on management’s continuing review and evaluation of the loan portfolio, and its judgment as to the impact of current economic conditions on the portfolio. The evaluation by management includes consideration of the current forecasted economic conditions, past loan loss experience, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, reasonable and supportable economic forecasts as well as the current condition and amount of loans outstanding. See additional information in the “Provision and Allowance For Loan Losses”“PROVISION EXPENSE AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included as Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

DEPOSITS

The average balances, interest expense and average rates on deposits for the years ended December 31, 2019, 20182022, 2021 and 20172020 are presented in the Part I. Item I. Business section titled "DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY, INTEREST RATES AND INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL" of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

As of December 31, 2019,2022, certificates of deposit and other time deposits exceeding the FDIC insurance limit of $100,000 or more$250,000 mature as follows: 
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Maturing 3
Months or Less
Maturing 3-6
Months
Maturing 6-12
 Months
Maturing Over
12 Months
Total
Uninsured certificates of deposit and other time deposits$68,584 $57,766 $102,886 $11,539 $240,775 
Percent28 %24 %43 %%100 %
 
(Dollars in Thousands)
Maturing 3
Months or Less

Maturing 3-6
Months

Maturing 6-12
 Months

Maturing Over
12 Months

Total
Certificates of deposit and other time deposits$141,860

$171,914

$373,685

$49,384

$736,843
Percent19%
23%
51%
7%
100%




RETURN ON EQUITY AND ASSETS

See the information regarding return on equity and assets presented within Part II: Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

Borrowings maturing in one year or less are included in the following table:
(Dollars in Thousands)202220212020
Balance at December 31:   
Federal funds purchased$171,560 $— $— 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements (short-term portion)167,413 181,577 177,102 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances (short-term portion)460,097 75,097 55,097 
Subordinated debentures and other borrowings (short-term portion)$1,182 $— $— 
Total short-term borrowings$800,252 $256,674 $232,199 
(Dollars in Thousands)2019
2018
2017
Balance at December 31: 
 
 
Federal funds purchased$55,000

$104,000

$144,038
Securities sold under repurchase agreements (short-term portion)187,946

113,512

136,623
Federal Home Loan Bank advances  (short-term portion)41,370

113,712

171,391
Total short-term borrowings$284,316

$331,224

$452,052


Securities sold under repurchase agreements are categorized as borrowings maturing within one year and are secured by U.S. Government-Sponsored Enterprise obligations, certain municipal securities and mortgage loans.obligations.

Pertinent information with respect to borrowings maturing in one year or less is summarized below:
(Dollars in Thousands)202220212020
Weighted Average Interest Rate on Outstanding Balance at December 31:   
Federal funds purchased3.5 %1.4 %0.3 %
Securities sold under repurchase agreements (short-term portion)1.3 %0.2 %0.2 %
Federal Home Loan Bank advances (short-term portion)2.4 %2.1 %1.8 %
Subordinated debentures and other borrowings (short-term portion)1.0 %— %— %
Total short-term borrowings2.4 %0.7 %0.6 %
Weighted Average Interest Rate During the Year:   
Federal funds purchased3.0 %0.8 %0.9 %
Securities sold under repurchase agreements (short-term portion)0.6 %0.2 %0.3 %
Federal Home Loan Bank advances (short-term portion)2.5 %2.0 %1.9 %
Subordinated debentures and other borrowings (short-term portion)0.7 %— %— %
Total short-term borrowings1.8 %0.7 %0.8 %
Highest Amount Outstanding at Any Month End During the Year:   
Federal funds purchased$240,406 $— $80,000 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements (short-term portion)218,882 199,104 197,928 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances (short-term portion)460,000 75,000 131,300 
Subordinated debentures and other borrowings (short-term portion)$1,230 $— $— 
Total short-term borrowings$920,518 $274,104 $409,228 
Average Amount Outstanding During the year:   
Federal funds purchased$44,041 $617 $13,126 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements (short-term portion)185,082 173,839 180,740 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances (short-term portion)265,822 64,356 67,408 
Subordinated debentures and other borrowings (short-term portion)$1,212 $— $— 
Total short-term borrowings$496,157 $238,812 $261,274 
(Dollars in Thousands)2019
2018
2017
Weighted Average Interest Rate on Outstanding Balance at December 31: 
 
 
Federal funds purchased1.4%
1.7%
0.9%
Securities sold under repurchase agreements (short-term portion)0.8%
0.9%
0.4%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances (short-term portion)1.8%
1.5%
1.5%
Total short-term borrowings1.1%
1.4%
0.9%
Weighted Average Interest Rate During the Year: 
 
 
Federal funds purchased2.3%
1.9%
1.2%
Securities sold under repurchase agreements (short-term portion)1.0%
0.6%
0.4%
Federal Home Loan Bank advances (short-term portion)1.8%
2.0%
1.3%
Total short-term borrowings1.4%
1.4%
0.9%
Highest Amount Outstanding at Any Month End During the Year: 
 
 
Federal funds purchased$80,000

$124,911

$144,038
Securities sold under repurchase agreements (short-term portion)191,603

143,016

145,883
Federal Home Loan Bank advances (short-term portion)163,800

211,800

207,061
Total short-term borrowings$435,403

$479,727

$496,982
Average Amount Outstanding During the year: 
 
 
Federal funds purchased$10,810

$36,873

$47,078
Securities sold under repurchase agreements (short-term portion)136,274

124,762

134,401
Federal Home Loan Bank advances (short-term portion)89,677

137,499

152,452
Total short-term borrowings$236,761

$299,134

$333,931


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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

RISK FACTORS

There are a number of factors, including those specified below, that may adversely affect the Corporation’s business, financial results or stock price. Additional risks that the Corporation currently does not know about or currently views as immaterial may also impair the Corporation’s business or adversely impact its financial results or stock price.

INDUSTRYOperational Risks

The Corporation’s business, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected by epidemics and pandemics, such as the COVID-19 outbreak, or other infectious disease outbreaks.

The Corporation may face risks related to epidemics, pandemics or other infectious disease outbreaks, which could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect general commercial activity, the global economy (including the states and local economies in which we operate) and financial markets. For example, the spread of COVID-19, which has been identified as a pandemic by the World Health Organization and declared a national emergency in the United States, created a global public-health crisis that resulted in significant economic uncertainty, and has impacted household, business, economic, and market conditions, including in the states and local economies in which we conduct nearly all of our business.

The continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, or a new epidemic, pandemic or infectious disease outbreak, may result in the Corporation closing certain offices and may require us to limit how customers conduct business through our branch network. If our employees continue or are required to work remotely, the Corporation will be exposed to increased cybersecurity risks such as phishing, malware, and other cybersecurity attacks, all of which could expose us to liability and could seriously disrupt our business operations. Furthermore, the Corporation’s business operations may be disrupted due to vendors and third-party service providers being unable to work or provide services effectively during such a health crisis, including because of illness, quarantines or other government actions.

In addition, an epidemic, a pandemic or another infectious disease outbreak, or the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, could again significantly impact households and businesses, or cause limitations on commercial activity, increased unemployment and general economic and financial instability. An economic slow-down in, or a reversal in the economic recovery of, the regions in which we conduct our business could result in declines in loan demand and collateral values. Furthermore, negative impacts on our customers caused by such a health crisis, including the continuation of COVID-19, could result in increased risk of delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures and losses on our loans. Moreover, governmental and regulatory actions taken in response to an epidemic, a pandemic or another infectious disease outbreak may include decreased interest rates, which could adversely impact the Corporation’s interest margins and may lead to decreases in the Corporation’s net interest income.

The extent to which a widespread health crisis, including the continuation of COVID-19, may impact the Corporation’s business, results of operations and financial condition, as well as its regulatory capital and liquidity ratios, will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and are difficult to predict, including, but not limited to, the duration and severity of the crisis, the potential for seasonal or other resurgences, actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties to contain and treat an epidemic, a pandemic or another infectious disease outbreak, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. Moreover, the effects of a widespread health crisis, including the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, may heighten many of the other risks described in this “Risk Factors” section. As a result, the negative effects on the Corporation’s business, results of operations and financial condition from an epidemic, a pandemic or another infectious disease outbreak, including the continuation or resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic, could be material.

As a participating lender in the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP” or “program”), the Corporation and the Bank are subject to additional risks of litigation from the Bank’s clients or other parties in connection with the Bank’s processing, funding, and servicing of loans for the PPP.

On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act established the PPP, which is administered by the SBA, to fund payroll and operational costs of eligible businesses, organizations and self-employed persons during the pandemic. The Bank actively participated in assisting its customers with PPP funding during all phases of the program. Because of the short timeframe between the passing of the CARES Act and the April 3, 2020 opening of the PPP, there was some ambiguity in the laws, rules and guidance regarding the operation of the program, which exposes the Corporation to risks relating to noncompliance with the PPP. Upon commencement of the program, several larger banks have been subject to litigation relating to the policies and procedures that they used in processing applications for the program. The Corporation and the Bank may be exposed to the risk of similar litigation from both customers and non-customers that approached the Bank in connection with PPP loans.

The Bank may also be exposed to the risk that the SBA or U.S. Department of Justice determines there was a deficiency in the manner in which a PPP loan was originated, funded, or serviced by the Bank, such as an issue with the eligibility of a borrower to receive a PPP loan, which may or may not be related to the ambiguity in the laws, rules and guidance regarding the operation of the program. In the event of a loss resulting from such a determination, the SBA or U.S. Department of Justice may seek recovery of any loss related to the deficiency from the Bank.

If any PPP-related litigation is filed against the Corporation or the Bank and is not resolved in a manner favorable to the Corporation or the Bank, it may result in significant financial liability or adversely affect the Corporation’s reputation. In addition, litigation can be costly, regardless of outcome. Any financial liability, litigation costs or reputational damage caused by PPP-related litigation could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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PART I: ITEM 1A. AND CORPORATE RISK FACTORSITEM 1B.

The Corporation’s allowances for credit losses may not be adequate to cover actual losses.

The Corporation maintains allowances for credit losses for loans, off-balance sheet credit exposures, and debt securities to provide for defaults and nonperformance, which represent estimates of expected losses over the remaining contractual lives of the loan and debt security portfolios. These estimates are the result of the Corporation’s continuing evaluation of specific credit risks and loss experience, current loan and debt security portfolio quality, present economic, political and regulatory conditions, industry concentrations, reasonable and supportable forecasts for future conditions, and other factors that may indicate losses. The determination of the appropriate levels of the allowances for loan, off-balance sheet credit exposures, and debt security credit losses inherently involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and requires the Corporation to make estimates of current credit risks and future trends, all of which may undergo material changes. As a result, the allowances may not be adequate to cover actual losses, and future allowances for credit losses could materially and adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

The Corporation adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments as amended, on January 1, 2021, which replaced the previous “incurred loss” model for measuring credit losses with an “expected life of loan loss” model described above, referred to as the CECL model. This adoption allowed the Corporation to utilize the CECL standard for each of 2021 and 2022, while its 2020 financial statements were prepared under the incurred loss model. Consistent with rules adopted by federal banking regulators, the Corporation has elected to phase in the cumulative effect of the adoption on its regulatory capital, at a rate of 25 percent per year, over a three-year transition period that began on January 1, 2021. Under that phase-in schedule, the cumulative effect of the adoption will be fully reflected in regulatory capital on January 1, 2024.

Adoption of the CECL methodology has substantially changed how the Corporation calculates its allowances for credit losses and the ongoing impact of the adoption is dependent on various factors, including credit quality, macroeconomic forecasts and conditions, composition of our loans and securities portfolios, and other management judgments. See NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information. Material additions to the Corporation’s allowance through provision expense would materially decrease its net income. There can be no assurance that the Corporation’s monitoring procedures and policies will reduce certain lending risks or that the Corporation’s allowances for credit losses will be adequate to cover actual losses.

The Corporation may suffer losses in its loan portfolio despite its underwriting practices.

The Corporation seeks to mitigate the risks inherent in its loan portfolio by adhering to specific underwriting practices. The Corporation’s strategy for credit risk management includes conservative credit policies and underwriting criteria for all loans, as well as an overall credit limit for each customer significantly below legal lending limits. The strategy also emphasizes diversification on a regional geographic, industry and customer level, regular credit quality reviews and management reviews of large credit exposures and loans experiencing deterioration of credit quality. There is a continuous review of the loan portfolio, including an internally administered loan “watch” list and an independent loan review. The evaluation takes into consideration identified credit problems, as well as the possibility of losses inherent in the loan portfolio that are not specifically identified. Although the Corporation believes that its underwriting criteria are appropriate for the various kinds of loans it makes, the Corporation may incur losses on loans due to the factors previously discussed.

The Corporation's wholesale funding sources may prove insufficient to replace deposits or support future growth.

As part of the Corporation's liquidity management, a number of funding sources are used, including core deposits and repayments and maturities of loans and investments. Sources also include brokered certificates of deposit, repurchase agreements, federal funds purchased and FHLB advances. Negative operating results or changes in industry conditions could lead to an inability to replace these additional funding sources at maturity. The Corporation's financial flexibility could be constrained if we are unable to maintain access to funding or if adequate financing is not available to accommodate future growth at acceptable interest rates. Finally, if the Corporation is required to rely more heavily on more expensive funding sources to support future growth, revenues may not increase proportionately to cover the costs. In this case the Corporation's results of operations and financial condition would be negatively affected.

The Corporation relies on dividends from its subsidiaries for its liquidity needs.

The Corporation is a separate and distinct legal entity from its bank and non-bank subsidiaries. The Corporation receives substantially all of its cash from dividends paid by its subsidiaries. These dividends are the principal source of funds to pay dividends on the Corporation’s stock and interest and principal on its debt. Various federal and state laws and regulations limit the amount of dividends that the bank subsidiaries may pay to the Corporation.

Acquisitions may not produce revenue enhancements or cost savings at levels or within timeframes originally anticipated and may result in unforeseen integration difficulties.

The Corporation regularly explores opportunities to acquire banks, financial institutions, or other financial services businesses or assets. The Corporation cannot predict the number, size or timing of acquisitions. Difficulty in integrating an acquired business or company may cause the Corporation not to realize expected revenue increases, cost savings, increases in geographic or product presence, and/or other projected benefits from the acquisition. The integration could result in higher than expected deposit attrition (run-off), loss of key employees, disruption of the Corporation’s business or the business of the acquired company, or otherwise adversely affect the Corporation’s ability to maintain relationships with customers and employees or achieve the anticipated benefits of the acquisition. Also, the negative effect of any divestitures required by regulatory authorities in acquisitions or business combinations may be greater than expected. The Corporation may also issue equity securities in connection with acquisitions, which could cause ownership and economic dilution to current stockholders.
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The Corporation faces operational risks because the nature of the financial services business involves a high volume of transactions.

The Corporation operates in diverse markets and relies on the ability of its employees and systems to process a high number of transactions. Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from the Corporation’s operations, including, but not limited to, the risk of fraud by employees or persons outside of the Corporation, the execution of unauthorized transactions by employees, errors relating to transaction processing and technology, breaches of the internal control system and compliance requirements and business continuation and disaster recovery. This risk of loss also includes the potential legal actions that could arise as a result of an operational deficiency or as a result of noncompliance with applicable regulatory standards, adverse business decisions or their implementation, and customer attrition due to potential negative publicity. In the event of a breakdown in the internal control system, improper operation of systems or improper employee actions, the Corporation could suffer financial loss, face regulatory action and suffer damage to its reputation.

Cyber incidents and other security breaches at the Corporation, its service providers or counterparties, or in the business community or markets may negatively impact the Corporation’s business or performance.

The increased use of, and dependence on, information management systems in order to engage with customers and conduct business necessarily creates cyber risk. Despite the significant resources and security measures used by the Corporation, the incentives for threat actors to obtain financial payment information and customer non-public information, or to conduct ransomware will continue to exist. Cyber breach statistics over the past several years evidence the targeting of numerous banking institutions and credit bureaus. Phishing attempts have also significantly increased and political conflict also presents cyber threats by nation states.

Operational risk is inherent in the Corporation’s activities and can present itself in numerous ways, including internal or external fraud, business disruptions or failures, non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations, cyber breach, or failure of third parties, among other events. The result of these could be reputational harm, financial losses, or litigation and regulatory fines for the Bank. The Corporation operates in a fashion that allows operational risk to be in line with its risk appetite. To govern, monitor and control operational risk, the Corporation maintains an Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) Program, which sets thresholds for risk appetite by key risk areas, such as strategic risk and operational risk. These thresholds are monitored by the Compliance and Internal Audit Departments and key metrics are reported to management and Board committees.

Use of third-party software and services also exposes the Corporation to cybersecurity risk as numerous service providers host critical data or have direct contact with our bank customers. Although the Corporation adheres to industry standard practices in conducting thorough due diligence of vendors and contract management, should a vendor experience a breach the bank could still suffer reputational harm, and potentially financial losses. Expanded use of cloud-based technologies and providing our customers more internet-based product offerings to continue to remain competitive will serve to increase these potential risks. The Corporation’s third-party management program helps to mitigate risks posed by reliance on third and fourth parties.

To combat these ever-present cyber risks, the Corporation maintains a comprehensive Information Security Program, which includes annual risk assessments, an Incident Response Plan, and a layered control environment meant to detect, prevent, and limit unauthorized or harmful actions across our information technology environment. Standards over information security are Board-approved and various types of control testing is conducted throughout the year, both by internal parties and external ones. Findings are actioned on throughout the year and reported to various committees. The Corporation has adopted the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework for the management and development of cyber-security controls and is an active participant in the financial sector information sharing organization structure, known as the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center.

Each year the Information Security Department conducts a cyber incident tabletop exercise for the bank’s incident response teams. The bank’s executive management team participates in the exercise every two years. The purpose of these tabletops is to simulate a cyber event and work through the event using our Incident Response Plan. This allows our incident response team to become familiar with the logistics of the plan, as well as provide feedback to improve the process and plan. External subject matter experts, such as Bank legal counsel, forensic advisors, marketing agency and insurance broker participate in these exercises.

Management has established an Information Security Committee in order to assist executive management and the Board of Directors of the Bank in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities related to information security. The Committee reports its activities, key conclusions and recommendations to the Enterprise Risk Management Committee and the Board’s Risk and Credit Policy Committee of the Board on a quarterly basis.

At the Information Security Committee, security-related policies and standards are reviewed and approved, annual risk assessment results and action plans are noted, annual penetration test reports shared, current security incidents discussed, and relevant cyber risks and trends are presented.

The Corporation’s Board of Directors has delegated primary responsibility for oversight of cybersecurity risk to its Risk and Credit Policy Committee, with its Audit Committee also considering cyber risk as part of financial oversight. The Information Security Department provides an annual update to the Risk and Credit Policy Committee of the Board on the state of the Information Security Program. This cybersecurity “deep dive” includes review of key security incidents and review of the Information Security Policy, Information Security Program, the Incident Response Plan, and the Acceptable Use Policy. The Board is then presented with the update by the Chair of the Risk and Credit Policy Committee.

The Board considers cybersecurity risks in business strategy by getting updates on the Bank’s cybersecurity risk assessment. It assesses the experience of management personnel responsible for preventing, mitigating, detecting and remediating any cyber incidents, including the Chief Information Security Officer.

In 2022, the Board appointed Jason Sondhi to its Board of Directors. Mr. Sondhi is the Board’s cybersecurity expert. Mr. Sondhi and his company provide endpoint detection and incident response, vulnerability scans, security information and event management, security employee training and vCISO services.
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The Corporation continually encounters technological change.

The financial services industry is continually undergoing rapid technological change with frequent introductions of new technology-driven products and services. The effective use of technology increases efficiency and enables the financial institutions to better serve customers to reduce costs. The Corporation's future success depends, in part, upon its ability to address customer needs by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands, as well as to create additional efficiencies in the Corporation's operations. The Corporation may not be able to effectively implement new technology-driven products and services or be successful in marketing these products and services to its customers. Failure to successfully keep pace with technological changes affecting the financial services industry could negatively affect the Corporation's growth, revenue and profit. In addition, the Corporation relies upon the expertise and support of third-party service providers to help implement, maintain and/or service certain of its core technology solutions. If the Corporation cannot effectively manage these service providers, the service parties fail to materially perform, or the Corporation was to falter in any of the other noted areas, its business or performance could be negatively impacted.

The Corporation is subject to environmental liability risk associated with our Bank branches and any real estate collateral we acquire upon foreclosure.

A significant portion of our loan portfolio is secured by real property. During the ordinary course of business, we may foreclose on and take title to properties securing certain loans. In doing so, there is a risk that hazardous or toxic substances could be found on these properties. The costs associated with investigation and remediation activities could be substantial. If hazardous or toxic substances are found, we may be liable for remediation costs, as well as for personal injury and property damage, including damages and costs resulting from environmental contamination emanating from the property. Although we have policies and procedures to perform an environmental review before initiating foreclosure, these actions may not be sufficient to detect all potential environmental hazards.

We also have an extensive branch network, owning branch locations throughout the areas we serve that may be subject to similar environmental liability risks. Environmental laws may require us to incur substantial expenses and could materially reduce the affected property's value or limit our ability to use or sell the affected property. The remediation costs and any other financial liabilities associated with an environmental hazard could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Significant legal actions could subject the Corporation to substantial uninsured liabilities.

The Corporation is from time to time subject to claims related to its operations. These claims and legal actions, including supervisory actions by the Corporation’s regulators, could involve large monetary claims and significant defense costs. To protect itself from the cost of these claims, the Corporation maintains insurance coverage in amounts and with deductibles that it believes are appropriate for its operations. However, the Corporation’s insurance coverage may not cover all claims against the Corporation or continue to be available to the Corporation at a reasonable cost. As a result, the Corporation may be exposed to substantial uninsured liabilities, which could adversely affect the Corporation’s results of operations and financial condition.

The Corporation’s controls and procedures may fail or be circumvented.

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

The Corporation’s methods of reducing risk exposure may not be effective.

The Corporation maintains a comprehensive risk management program designed to identify, quantify, manage, mitigate, monitor, aggregate, and report risks. However, instruments, systems and strategies used to hedge or otherwise manage exposure to various types of credit, market, liquidity, operational, compliance, financial reporting and strategic risks could be less effective than anticipated. As a result, the Corporation may not be able to effectively mitigate its risk exposures in particular market environments or against particular types of risk, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
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The Corporation’s reported financial results depend on management’s selection of accounting methods and certain assumptions and estimates.

The Corporation’s accounting policies and methods are fundamental to how it records and reports its financial condition and results of operations. The Corporation’s management must exercise judgment in selecting and applying many of these accounting policies and methods, so they comply with GAAP and reflect management’s judgment of the most appropriate manner to report the Corporation’s financial condition and results. In some cases, management must select the accounting policy or method to apply from two or more alternatives, any of which might be reasonable under the circumstances yet might result in the Corporation reporting materially different results than would have been reported under a different alternative. Certain accounting policies are critical to presenting the Corporation’s financial condition and results, and require management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments about matters that are uncertain. Materially different amounts could be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions or estimates. These critical accounting policies include: the allowances for credit losses; the valuation of investment securities; the valuation of goodwill and intangible assets; pension accounting; and the accounting related to acquisitions. Because of the uncertainty of estimates involved in these matters, the Corporation may be required to do one or more of the following: significantly increase the allowances for credit losses and/or sustain credit losses that are significantly higher than the reserve provided; recognize significant provision for impairment of its investment securities; recognize significant impairment on its goodwill and intangible assets; significantly increase its pension liability; or modify the purchase price allocation of an acquisition. As part of its function of assisting the Corporation’s Board of Directors in discharging its responsibility of ensuring all types of risk to the organization are properly being managed, mitigated and monitored by management, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors oversees management’s accounting policies and methods. For more information, refer to NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

A write-down of all or part of the Corporation’s goodwill could materially reduce its net income and net worth.

At December 31, 2022, the Corporation had goodwill of $712.0 million recorded on its consolidated balance sheet. Under ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, the Corporation is required to evaluate goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, as well as on an interim basis, if events or changes indicate that the asset may be impaired. An impairment loss must be recognized for any excess of carrying value over the fair value of goodwill. The fair value is determined based on internal valuations using management’s assumptions of future growth rates, future attrition, discount rates, multiples of earnings or other relevant factors. The resulting estimated fair value could result in material write-downs of goodwill and recording of impairment losses. Such a write-down could materially reduce the Corporation’s net income and overall net worth. The Corporation also cannot predict the occurrence of certain future events that might adversely affect the fair value of goodwill. Such events include, but are not limited to, strategic decisions made in response to economic and competitive conditions, the effect of the economic environment on the Corporation’s customer base, or a material negative change in its relationship with significant customers.

Changes in accounting standards could materially impact the Corporation’s financial statements.

From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board changes the financial accounting and reporting standards that govern the preparation of the Corporation’s financial statements. These changes can be hard to predict and can materially impact how the Corporation records and reports its financial condition and results of operations. In some cases, the Corporation could be required to apply a new or revised standard retroactively; resulting in the restatement of prior period financial statements.

Negative publicity could damage the Corporation’s reputation and adversely impact its business and financial results.

Reputation risk, or the risk to the Corporation’s earnings and capital from negative publicity, is inherent in the Corporation’s business. Negative publicity can result from the Corporation’s actual or alleged conduct in any number of activities, including lending practices, corporate governance and acquisitions, and actions taken by government regulators and community organizations in response to those activities. Negative publicity can adversely affect the Corporation’s ability to keep and attract customers and can expose the Corporation to litigation and regulatory action. Although the Corporation takes steps to minimize reputation risk in dealing with customers and other constituencies, the Corporation is inherently exposed to this risk.

Increasing scrutiny and evolving expectations from customers, regulators, investors, and other stakeholders with respect to the Corporation’s environmental, social and governance practices may impose additional costs on the Corporation or expose it to new or additional risks.

Companies are facing increasing scrutiny from customers, regulators, investors, and other stakeholders related to their environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) practices and disclosure. Investor advocacy groups, investment funds and influential investors are also increasingly focused on these practices, especially as they relate to the environment, health and safety, diversity, labor conditions and human rights. Increased ESG-related compliance costs for the Corporation as well as among our suppliers, vendors and various other parties within our supply chain could result in increases to our overall operational costs. Failure to adapt to or comply with regulatory requirements or investor or stakeholder expectations and standards could negatively impact our reputation, ability to do business with certain partners, access to capital, and our stock price. New government regulations could also result in new or more stringent forms of ESG oversight and expanding mandatory and voluntary reporting, diligence, and disclosure.
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Climate change and related legislative and regulatory initiatives may materially affect the Corporation’s business and results of operations.

The global business community has increased its political and social awareness surrounding the state of the global environment and the issue of climate change. Further, the U.S. Congress, state legislatures and federal and state regulatory agencies continue to propose numerous initiatives related to climate change. Similar and even more expansive initiatives are expected under the current administration, including potentially increasing supervisory expectations with respect to banks’ risk management practices, accounting for the effects of climate change in stress testing scenarios and systemic risk assessments, revising expectations for credit portfolio concentrations based on climate-related factors and encouraging investment by banks in climate-related initiatives and lending to communities disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change. The lack of empirical data surrounding the credit and other financial risks posed by climate change make it impossible to predict how specifically climate change may impact our financial condition and results of operations. To the extent our customers experience unpredictable and more frequent weather disasters attributed to climate change, the value of real property securing the loans in our portfolios may be negatively impacted. Additionally, if insurance obtained by our borrowers is insufficient to cover any disaster-related losses sustained to the collateral, or if insurance coverage is otherwise unavailable to our borrowers, the collateral securing our loans may be negatively impacted by climate change, which could impact our financial condition and results of operations. Further, the effects of weather disasters attributed to climate change may negatively impact regional and local economic activity, which could lead to an adverse effect on our customers and impact the communities in which we operate. Overall, climate change, its effects and the resulting, unknown impact could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

The Corporation may not be able to pay dividends in the future in accordance with past practice.

The Corporation has traditionally paid a quarterly dividend to common stockholders. The payment of dividends is subject to legal and regulatory restrictions. Any payment of dividends in the future will depend, in large part, on the Corporation’s earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and other factors considered relevant by the Corporation’s Board of Directors.

Market and Industry Risks

The Corporation’s business and financial results are significantly affected by general business and economic conditions.

The Corporation’s business activities and earnings are affected by general business conditions in the United States and abroad. These conditions include short-term and long-term interest rates, inflation, monetary supply, fluctuations in both debt and equity capital markets, and the strength of the United States economy and the state and local economies in which the Corporation operates. The Corporation's offices are primarily located in central and northern Indiana, northeast Illinois, central Ohio and southeast Michigan. Worsening economic conditions in our market areas could negatively impact the financial condition, results of operations and stock price of the Corporation. For example, a prolonged economic downturn, increases in unemployment, or other events that affect household and/or corporate incomes could result in deterioration of credit quality, an increase in the allowanceallowances for loancredit losses, or reduced demand for loan or fee-based products and services. Changes in the financial performance and condition of the Corporation’s borrowers could negatively affect repayment of those borrowers’ loans. In addition, changes in securities market conditions and monetary fluctuations could adversely affect the availability and terms of funding necessary to meet the Corporation’s liquidity needs.

Changes in the domestic interest rate environment could affect the Corporation’s net interest income as well as the valuation of assets and liabilities.

The operations of financial institutions, such as the Corporation, are dependent to a large degree on net interest income, which is the difference between interest income from loans and investments and interest expense on deposits and borrowings. An institution’s net interest income is significantly affected by market rates of interest, which in turn are affected by prevailing economic conditions, by the fiscal and monetary policies of the federal government and by the policies of various regulatory agencies. In addition to affecting profitability, changes in interest rates can impact the valuation of assets and liabilities. For example, changes in reference rates linked to financial instruments, such as the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)("LIBOR") or the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), may adversely affect the value of financial instruments the Corporation holds or issues and related net interest income. Rate changes can also affect the ability of borrowers to meet obligations under variable or adjustable rate loans which in turn affect loss rates on those assets. Also, the demand for interest rate based products and services, including loans and deposit accounts, may decline resulting in the flow of funds away from financial institutions into direct investments. Direct investments, such as U.S. Government and corporate securities and other investment vehicles, including mutual funds, generally pay higher rates of return than financial institutions, because of the absence of federal insurance premiums and reserve requirements.

As a result of a widespread health crisis such as an epidemic, a pandemic or another infectious disease outbreak, the Federal Reserve may take steps to partially mitigate the adverse effects. For example, as a part of the unprecedented containment efforts and financial assistance undertaken by the U.S. Government relating to COVID-19, in March 2020, the Federal Open Market Committee (the “FOMC”) had reduced the target range for the federal funds rate to 0 percent to 0.25 percent. The Federal Reserve also initiated a program to purchase an indeterminate amount of Treasury securities and agency mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds and other investments, and numerous facilities to support the flow of credit to households and businesses. These activities also had the effect of suppressing long-term interest rates.

Beginning in the first half of 2022, in response to growing signs of inflation, the FOMC began increasing the federal funds benchmark rapidly and the Federal Reserve announced its intention to take actions to mitigate inflationary pressures by continuing to further reduce its purchase program. Rapid changes in interest rates makes it challenging for the Bank to balance its loan and deposit portfolios, which may adversely affect the Corporation’s results of operations by reducing asset yields or spreads or having other adverse impacts on our business. As discussed above, the increased market interest rates could also adversely affect the ability of our floating-rate borrowers to meet their higher payment obligations. If this occurred, it could cause an increase in nonperforming assets and charge offs, which could adversely affect our business. Conversely, decreases in interest rates could result in an acceleration of loan prepayments.


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While it is expected that, in order to combat inflationary trends, the Federal Reserve will continue to further increase the target federal funds rate in 2023, and maintain that higher rate throughout the year, if the Federal Reserve were to aggressively lower the target federal funds, those lower rates could pressure our interest rate spread and may adversely affect our results of operations. On the other hand, increases in interest rates, to combat inflation or otherwise, may result in a change in the mix of the Bank’s noninterest and interest-bearing accounts. We are unable to predict changes in interest rates, which are affected by factors beyond our control, including inflation, deflation, recession, unemployment, money supply and other changes in financial markets. However, generally, if the interest rates on the Bank’s interest-bearing liabilities increase at a faster pace than the interest rates on its interest-earning assets, the result would be a reduction in net interest income and with it, a reduction in net earnings.

The replacement of the LIBOR with an alternative referencebenchmark interest rate couldmay have an adverse impact on the Corporation.our business, financial condition or results of operations.

In July 2017,March 2021, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority, the authority regulating LIBOR, announced that, among other things: (i) a majority of the current LIBOR in its current staterate settings would be discontinued atcease to exist immediately after December 31, 2021 (including the end of 2021.1-week and 2-month U.S. dollar LIBOR settings); and (ii) the 1-month, 3-month, 6-month and 12-month U.S. dollar LIBOR settings would cease to exist after June 30, 2023. LIBOR is commonly referenced in financial contracts and the Corporation has exposure to the termination of this interest rate index in loans, derivatives, debt agreements, and other instruments. A cross functional project team

To identify a successor rate for U.S. dollar LIBOR, the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (“ARRC”), a U.S.-based group convened by the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, was formed. The ARRC has identified the SOFR as its preferred alternative rate for LIBOR. SOFR is a measure of the cost of borrowing cash overnight, collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities, and is based on directly observable U.S. Treasury-backed repurchase transactions.

On March 15, 2022, the Adjustable Interest Rate Act (the “LIBOR Act”) was signed into law. The LIBOR Act establishes a uniform national approach for replacing LIBOR in legacy contracts that do not provide for the use of a clearly defined replacement benchmark rate. As directed by the LIBOR Act, on December 16, 2022, the Federal Reserve issued a final rule setting forth regulations to implement the LIBOR Act, including establishing benchmark replacements based on SOFR for contracts governed by U.S. law that reference certain tenors of U.S. dollar LIBOR (the overnight and one-, three-, six-, and 12-month tenors) and that do not have terms that provide for the use of a clearly defined and practicable replacement benchmark rate (“fallback provisions”) following the first London banking day after June 30, 2023. The LIBOR Act also contains “safe harbor” provisions protecting lenders (as well as “determining” and “calculating” persons) for (i) the selection or use of a Board-selected SOFR-based benchmark replacement, (ii) the implementation of benchmark replacement conforming changes, or (iii) the determination of benchmark replacement conforming changes for contracts other than consumer loans.

As federal banking regulators required banks to stop originating new products using LIBOR by December 31, 2021, the Bank began primarily using SOFR in originating its indexed-based loans and other products following such date. The Bank is also continuing the transition of its existing LIBOR-based exposures to an appropriate alternative reference rate on or before June 30, 2023. Existing contracts without fallback provisions are expected to either be amended prior to June 30, 2023 to include such provisions or to transition to an alternative reference rate pursuant to the terms of the LIBOR Act and the related regulations.

While the regulatory framework for transition away from LIBOR to an alternative reference rate has been established, to determine the leveltransition could have a range of exposure, identify the appropriate replacement rate(s), and develop migration strategies. Industry groups, regulators and other various oversight bodies will be consulted throughout the transition. Any replacement interest rate(s) may perform differently and we may incur significant costs to transition both our borrowing arrangements and the loan agreements with our customers from LIBOR, which may have an adverse effecteffects on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, amending certain contracts indexed to LIBOR may require consent from impacted counterpartiesoperations, which could be difficult to obtain. The financial and operational impact of the transition iseffects are unknown at this time.

Changes in the laws, regulations and policies governing banks and financial services companies could alter the Corporation’s business environment and adversely affect operations.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System regulates the supply of money and credit in the United States. Its fiscal and monetary policies determine in a large part the Corporation’s cost of funds for lending and investing and the return that can be earned on those loans and investments, both of which affect the Corporation’s net interest margin. Federal Reserve Board policies can also materially affect the value of financial instruments that the Corporation holds, such as debt securities. The Corporation and the Bank are heavily regulated at the federal and state levels. This regulation is to protect depositors, federal deposit insurance funds and the banking system as a whole. Congress and state legislatures and federal and state agencies continually review banking laws, regulations and policies for possible changes. After the Great Recession, efforts to promote the safety and soundness of financial institutions, financial market stability, the transparency and liquidity of financial markets, and consumer and investor protection resulted in increased regulation in the financial services industry. Regulatory agencies have intensified their examination practices and enforcement of laws and regulations. Compliance with regulations and other supervisory initiatives could increase the Corporation’s expenses and reduce revenues by limiting the types of financial services and products that the Corporation offers and/or increasing the ability of non-banks to offer competing financial services and products. See a description of recent legislation in the “REGULATION AND SUPERVISION OF FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES��SUBSIDIARIES” section of Item 1: Business of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The banking industry, as well as the broader economy, may be subject to new legislation, regulation, and government policy. Future legislation, regulation, and government policy could affect the banking industry as a whole, including our business and results of operations, in a way that cannot accurately be predicted. In addition, our financial condition and results of operations also could be adversely affected by changes in the way in which existing statutes and regulations are interpreted or applied by courts and government agencies.

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Certain regulations require the Corporation to maintain certain capital ratios, such as the ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-based assets. Both the Dodd-Frank Act, which reformed the regulation of financial institutions in a comprehensive manner, and the Basel III regulatory capital reforms, which increase both the amount and quality of capital that financial institutions must hold, impact capital requirements. If the Corporation is unable to satisfy these heightened regulatory capital requirements, due to a decline in the value of the loan portfolio or otherwise, raising additional capital or disposing of assets could be required. Additional capital could be raised by selling additional shares of common stock, or securities convertible into or exchangeable for common stock, which could significantly dilute the ownership percentages of stockholders and cause the market price of our common stock to decline. Events or circumstances in the capital markets generally may increase capital costs and impair the ability to raise capital at any given time. Disposal of assets cannot guarantee disposal at prices appropriate for the disposition, and future operating results could be negatively affected.
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Based on the Corporation’s organic growth and recent acquisitions, the Corporation’s total consolidated assets exceeded $10 billion for four consecutive quarters as of December 31, 2019. As a result, the Corporation is subject to increased regulatory scrutiny and additional expectations imposed by the Dodd-Frank Act. The increased regulatory scrutiny comes from the examination of compliance with federal consumer protection laws by the CFPB. The CFPB’s examination practices continue to evolve and it is uncertain how they might impact the Corporation. The Durbin Amendment imposes limits on interchange fees paid by merchants to banks whose assets exceed $10 billion when debit cards are used as payment. These limits are expected to materially reduce the Corporation’s fee income. Compliance with the CFPB standards could increase the Corporation’s operational costs. Our other regulators may also consider our compliance with these requirements when examining our operations generally or considering any request for regulatory approval we may make.
Our FDIC insurance premiums may increase, and special assessments could be made, which might negatively impact our results of operations.

High levels of insured institution failures, as a result of the last recession, significantly increased losses to the Deposit Insurance Fund of the FDIC. Further, the Dodd-Frank Act mandated the FDIC to increase the level of its reserves for future losses in its Deposit Insurance Fund. Since the Deposit Insurance Fund is funded by premiums and assessments paid by insured banks, our FDIC insurance premium could increase in future years depending upon the FDIC’s actual loss experience, changes in the Bank’s financial condition or capital strength, and future conditions in the banking industry. As the Corporation's assets have exceeded $10 billion, the method for calculating the Bank’s FDIC assessment will change and we expect that such assessment will increase as a result. See the “Deposit Insurance” section of “REGULATION AND SUPERVISION OF FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES” underin Item 1: Business of this Item 1. BusinessAnnual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.

The banking and financial services industry is highly competitive, and competitive pressures could intensify and adversely affect the Corporation’s financial results.

The Corporation operates in a highly competitive industry that could become even more competitive as a result of legislative, regulatory and technological changes and continued consolidation. The Corporation competes with other banks, savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, finance companies, mortgage banking companies, credit unions and investment companies. In addition, technology has lowered barriers to entry and made it possible for non-banksnon-bank, financial technology companies to offer products and services traditionally provided by banks. Many of the Corporation’s competitors have fewer regulatory constraints, greater resources and lower cost structures allowing them to aggressively price their products. In December 2016, the OCC announced its intent to make special purpose national bank charters available to financial technology companies. The agency published a paper discussing issues related to chartering special purpose national banks and solicited public comment to help guide its approach to financial innovation. Such competitive pressures make it more difficult for the Corporation to attract and retain customers across its business lines. Also, the demands of adapting to industry changes in technology and systems, on which the Corporation and financial services industry are highly dependent, could present operational issues and require capital spending.

Additionally, our success depends, in large part, on our ability to attract and retain key people. Competition for the best people in many activities for which the Corporation is engaged is intense and we may not be able to hire people and retain them. The COVID-19 pandemic, along with general economic conditions, has made it even more difficult to retain existing employees and to attract new employees. The unexpected loss of services of key personnel could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations because of their customer relationships, skills, knowledge of our markets, years of industry experience and the difficulty of promptly finding qualified replacement personnel. In addition, the scope and content of U.S. banking regulators'regulators’ policies on incentive compensation, as well as changes to these policies, could adversely affect our ability to hire, retain and motivate our key employees.

Changes in tax legislation could materially impact the Corporation’s business and financial results and the Corporation may have exposure to tax liabilities that are larger than it anticipates.

The Corporation’s allowance for loan lossestax laws applicable to our business activities, including the laws of the United States and the State governments where the Corporation has tax nexus, are subject to interpretation and may notchange over time. From time to time, legislative initiatives, such as corporate tax rate changes, which may impact our effective tax rate and could adversely affect our deferred tax assets or our tax positions or liabilities, may be adequate to cover actual losses.

enacted. The Corporation maintains an allowance for loan losses to provide for loan defaults and non-performance.  The allowance for loan losses represents management’s estimate of probable losses inherenttaxing authorities in the Corporation’s loan portfolio. The Corporation’s allowance consistsjurisdictions in which we operate may challenge our tax positions, which could increase our effective tax rate and harm our financial position and results of three components:  probable losses estimated from individual reviewsoperations. In addition, our future income taxes could be adversely affected by earnings being higher than anticipated in jurisdictions that have higher statutory tax rates or by changes in tax laws, regulations or accounting principles. We are subject to audit and review by U.S. federal and state tax authorities. Any adverse outcome of specific loans, probable losses estimated from historical loss rates,such a review or audit could have a negative effect on our financial position and probable losses resulting from economic, environmental, qualitative or other deterioration above and beyond what is reflected in the first two componentsresults of the allowance. The process for determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is critical to the Corporation’s financial results. It requires management to make difficult, subjective and complex judgments, as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are uncertain.  Therefore, the allowance for loan losses, considering current factors at the time, including economic conditions and ongoing internal and external examination processes, will increase or decrease as deemed necessary to ensure the allowance for loan losses remains adequate.operations. In addition, the allowance as a percentagedetermination of charge-offsour provision for income taxes and nonperforming loans will change at different pointsother liabilities requires significant judgment by management. Although we believe that our estimates are reasonable, the ultimate tax outcome may differ from the amounts recorded in time based on credit performance, loan mix and collateral values.


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In addition, the adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments as amended, on January 1, 2020 will impact our methodology for estimating the allowance for credit lossesfinancial statements and could increase volatilityhave a material adverse effect on our financial results in the Corporation's financial results. See NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. ASU 2016-13 requires the measurement of all expected credit lossesperiod or periods for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Corporation expects to record a one-time cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings, net of income taxes, on its consolidated balance sheet as of the beginning of the first quarter of 2020. The allowance will increase by 55-65 percent because it will cover expected credit losses over the life of the loan portfolio, which approximates four years, and it includes all purchased loans that were previously excluded from the allowance for loan losses calculation. CECL also requires the establishment of a reserve for potential losses from unfunded commitments thatsuch determination is recorded in other liabilities, separate from allowance for credit losses, which is estimated to be approximately $18 million. These estimates and the ongoing impact of adopting this ASU are dependent on various factors, including credit quality, macroeconomic forecasts and conditions, composition of our loans and securities portfolios, and other management judgments. The adjustment to reflect the allowance increase and the reserve for potential losses, which remain subject to further review and analysis by our management team, may fall outside of, or be different than, our estimates as a result of any material changes in these factors.made.


General Risk Factors
The Corporation may suffer losses in its loan portfolio despite its underwriting practices.

The Corporation seeks to mitigate the risks inherent in its loan portfolio by adhering to specific underwriting practices. The Corporation’s strategy for credit risk management includes conservative credit policies and underwriting criteria for all loans, as well as an overall credit limit for each customer significantly below legal lending limits. The strategy also emphasizes diversification on a regional geographic, industry and customer level, regular credit quality reviews and management reviews of large credit exposures and loans experiencing deterioration of credit quality. There is a continuous review of the loan portfolio, including an internally administered loan “watch” list and an independent loan review. The evaluation takes into consideration identified credit problems, as well as the possibility of losses inherent in the loan portfolio that are not specifically identified. Although the Corporation believes that its underwriting criteria are appropriate for the various kinds of loans it makes, the Corporation may incur losses on loans due to the factors previously discussed.

The Corporation's wholesale funding sources may prove insufficient to replace deposits or support future growth.

As part of the Corporation's liquidity management, a number of funding sources are used, including core deposits and repayments and maturities of loans and investments. Sources also include brokered certificates of deposit, repurchase agreements, federal funds purchased and FHLB advances. Negative operating results or changes in industry conditions could lead to an inability to replace these additional funding sources at maturity. The Corporation's financial flexibility could be constrained if we are unable to maintain access to funding or if adequate financing is not available to accommodate future growth at acceptable interest rates. Finally, if the Corporation is required to rely more heavily on more expensive funding sources to support future growth, revenues may not increase proportionately to cover the costs. In this case the Corporation's results of operations and financial condition would be negatively affected.

The Corporation relies on dividends from its subsidiaries for its liquidity needs.

The Corporation is a separate and distinct legal entity from its bank and non-bank subsidiaries. The Corporation receives substantially all of its cash from dividends paid by its subsidiaries. These dividends are the principal source of funds to pay dividends on the Corporation’s stock and interest and principal on its debt. Various federal and state laws and regulations limit the amount of dividends that the bank subsidiaries may pay to the Corporation.

Acquisitions may not produce revenue enhancements or cost savings at levels or within timeframes originally anticipated and may result in unforeseen integration difficulties.

The Corporation regularly explores opportunities to acquire banks, financial institutions, or other financial services businesses or assets. The Corporation cannot predict the number, size or timing of acquisitions. Difficulty in integrating an acquired business or company may cause the Corporation not to realize expected revenue increases, cost savings, increases in geographic or product presence, and/or other projected benefits from the acquisition. The integration could result in higher than expected deposit attrition (run-off), loss of key employees, disruption of the Corporation’s business or the business of the acquired company, or otherwise adversely affect the Corporation’s ability to maintain relationships with customers and employees or achieve the anticipated benefits of the acquisition. Also, the negative effect of any divestitures required by regulatory authorities in acquisitions or business combinations may be greater than expected. The Corporation may also issue equity securities in connection with acquisitions, which could cause ownership and economic dilution to current stockholders.

The Corporation faces operational risks because the nature of the financial services business involves a high volume of transactions.

The Corporation operates in diverse markets and relies on the ability of its employees and systems to process a high number of transactions. Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from the Corporation’s operations, including, but not limited to, the risk of fraud by employees or persons outside of the Corporation, the execution of unauthorized transactions by employees, errors relating to transaction processing and technology, breaches of the internal control system and compliance requirements and business continuation and disaster recovery. This risk of loss also includes the potential legal actions that could arise as a result of an operational deficiency or as a result of noncompliance with applicable regulatory standards, adverse business decisions or their implementation, and customer attrition due to potential negative publicity. In the event of a breakdown in the internal control system, improper operation of systems or improper employee actions, the Corporation could suffer financial loss, face regulatory action and suffer damage to its reputation.

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A disaster, natural or otherwise, acts of terrorism and political or military actions taken by the United States or other governments could adversely affect the Corporation’s business, directly or indirectly.

Disasters (such as tornadoes, floods, and other severe weather conditions, pandemics, fires, and other catastrophic accidents or events) and terrorist activities and the impact of these occurrences cannot be predicted. Such occurencesoccurrences could harm the Corporation’s operations and financial condition directly through interference with communications and through the destruction of facilities and operational, financial and management information systems and/or indirectly by adversely affecting economic and industry conditions. These events could prevent the Corporation from gathering deposits, originating loans and processing and controlling its flow of business by affecting borrowers, depositors, suppliers or other counterparties. The Corporation’s ability to mitigate the adverse impact of these occurrences would depend in part on the Corporation’s business continuity planning, the ability to anticipate any such event occurring, the preparedness of national or regional emergency responders, and continuity planning of parties the Corporation deals with.

Cyber incidents and other security breaches at the Corporation, its service providers or counterparties, or in the business community or markets may negatively impact the Corporation’s business or performance.

In the ordinary course of its business, the Corporation collects, stores, and transmits sensitive, confidential, or proprietary data and other information, including intellectual property, business information, funds-transfer instructions, and the personally identifiable information of its customers and employees. The secure processing, storage, maintenance, and transmission of this information is critical to the Corporation’s operations and reputation, and if any of this information were mishandled, misused, improperly accessed, lost, or stolen or if the Corporation’s operations were disrupted, the Corporation could suffer significant financial, business, reputational, regulatory, or other damage.

The Corporation maintains a comprehensive Cyber and Information Security Program and significant resources are devoted to protecting the Corporation’s assets from threats. Despite security measures, the Corporation’s information technology and infrastructure may be breached through cyber-attacks, computer viruses or malware, pretext calls, electronic phishing, or other means. These risks and uncertainties are rapidly evolving and increasing in complexity, and the Corporation’s failure to effectively mitigate them could negatively impact its business and operations.

Service providers and counterparties also present a source of risk to the Corporation if their own security measures or other systems or infrastructure were to be breached or otherwise fail. Likewise, a cyber-attack or other security breach affecting the business community, the markets, or parts of them may cycle or cascade through the financial system and adversely affect the Corporation or its service providers or counterparties. Many of these risks and uncertainties are beyond the Corporation’s control.

Even when an attempted cyber incident or other security breach is successfully avoided or thwarted, the Corporation may need to expend substantial resources in doing so, may be required to take actions that could adversely affect customer satisfaction or behavior, and may be exposed to reputational damage. If a breach were to occur, moreover, the Corporation could be exposed to contractual claims, regulatory actions, and litigation by private plaintiffs, and would additionally suffer reputational harm. Despite the Corporation’s efforts to safeguard the integrity of systems and controls and to manage third-party risk, the Corporation may not be able to anticipate or implement effective measures to prevent all security breaches or all risks to the sensitive, confidential, or proprietary information that it or its service providers or counterparties collect, store, or transmit. In addition, the Corporation may not have adequate insurance coverage to compensate for losses from a cyber incident or other security breach.

The Corporation continually encounters technological change.

The financial services industry is continually undergoing rapid technological change with frequent introductions of new technology-driven products and services. The effective use of technology increases efficiency and enables the financial institutions to better serve customers to reduce costs. The Corporation's future success depends, in part, upon its ability to address customer needs by using technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands, as well as to create additional efficiencies in the Corporation's operations. The Corporation may not be able to effectively implement new technology-driven products and services or be successful in marketing these products and services to its customers. Failure to successfully keep pace with technological changes affecting the financial services industry could negatively affect the Corporation's growth, revenue and profit. In addition, the Corporation relies upon the expertise and support of third-party service providers to help implement, maintain and/or service certain of its core technology solutions. If the Corporation cannot effectively manage these service providers, the service parties fail to materially perform, or the Corporation was to falter in any of the other noted areas, its business or performance could be negatively impacted.

The Corporation’s controls and procedures may fail or be circumvented.

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

The Corporation’s methods of reducing risk exposure may not be effective.

The Corporation maintains a comprehensive risk management program designed to identify, quantify, manage, mitigate, monitor, aggregate, and report risks. However, instruments, systems and strategies used to hedge or otherwise manage exposure to various types of credit, market, liquidity, operational, compliance, financial reporting and strategic risks could be less effective than anticipated. As a result, the Corporation may not be able to effectively mitigate its risk exposures in particular market environments or against particular types of risk, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

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The Corporation’s reported financial results depend on management’s selection of accounting methods and certain assumptions and estimates.

The Corporation’s accounting policies and methods are fundamental to how it records and reports its financial condition and results of operations. The Corporation’s management must exercise judgment in selecting and applying many of these accounting policies and methods, so they comply with GAAP and reflect management’s judgment of the most appropriate manner to report the Corporation’s financial condition and results. In some cases, management must select the accounting policy or method to apply from two or more alternatives, any of which might be reasonable under the circumstances yet might result in the Corporation reporting materially different results than would have been reported under a different alternative. Certain accounting policies are critical to presenting the Corporation’s financial condition and results, and require management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments about matters that are uncertain. Materially different amounts could be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions or estimates. These critical accounting policies include:  the allowance for loan losses; the valuation of investment securities; the valuation of goodwill and intangible assets; pension accounting; and the accounting related to acquisitions. Because of the uncertainty of estimates involved in these matters, the Corporation may be required to do one or more of the following:  significantly increase the allowance for loan losses and/or sustain loan losses that are significantly higher than the reserve provided; recognize significant provision for impairment of its investment securities; recognize significant impairment on its goodwill and intangible assets; significantly increase its pension liability; or modify the purchase price allocation of an acquisition. As part of its function of assisting the Corporation’s Board of Directors in discharging its responsibility of ensuring all types of risk to the organization are properly being managed, mitigated and monitored by management, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors oversees management’s accounting policies and methods.  For more information, refer to NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

A write-down of all or part of the Corporation’s goodwill could materially reduce its net income and net worth.

At December 31, 2019, the Corporation had goodwill of $543,918,000 recorded on its consolidated balance sheet. Under ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, the Corporation is required to evaluate goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, as well as on an interim basis, if events or changes indicate that the asset may be impaired. An impairment loss must be recognized for any excess of carrying value over the fair value of goodwill.  The fair value is determined based on internal valuations using management’s assumptions of future growth rates, future attrition, discount rates, multiples of earnings or other relevant factors. The resulting estimated fair value could result in material write-downs of goodwill and recording of impairment losses. Such a write-down could materially reduce the Corporation’s net income and overall net worth. The Corporation also cannot predict the occurrence of certain future events that might adversely affect the fair value of goodwill. Such events include, but are not limited to, strategic decisions made in response to economic and competitive conditions, the effect of the economic environment on the Corporation’s customer base, or a material negative change in its relationship with significant customers.

Changes in accounting standards could materially impact the Corporation’s financial statements.

From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board changes the financial accounting and reporting standards that govern the preparation of the Corporation’s financial statements. These changes can be hard to predict and can materially impact how the Corporation records and reports its financial condition and results of operations. In some cases, the Corporation could be required to apply a new or revised standard retroactively; resulting in the restatement of prior period financial statements.

Changes in tax legislation could materially impact the Corporation’s business and financial results.

From time to time, the U.S government or State governments where the Corporation has tax nexus can enact tax legislation that may have a material effect on the Corporation's business and financial results. On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted tax reform legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA") which made significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The legislation, among other things, made significant changes to the rules applicable to the taxation of corporations, such as changing the corporate tax rate to 21 percent, modifying the rules regarding limitations on certain deductions for executive compensation, introducing a capital investment deduction in certain circumstances, placing certain limitations on the interest deduction, and modifying the rules regarding the usability of net operating losses. ASC 740, Income Taxes, requires the impact of tax legislation to be recognized in the accounting period the legislation is signed into law. As such, the $5.1 million impact of revaluing the Corporation's deferred tax assets and liabilities has been recorded in income tax expense as of December 31, 2017.

While our earnings have been positively impacted by the rate reduction and the resulting increase in economic activity, the TCJA also enacted limitations on certain deductions that have had a negative impact on borrowers and the market for single-family residential real estate, and, as a result, on the banking industry. These limitations include (1) a lower limit on the deductibility of mortgage interest on single-family residential mortgage loans, (2) the elimination of interest deductions for certain home equity loans, (3) a limitation on the deductibility of business interest expense, and (4) a limitation on the deductibility of property taxes and state and local income taxes. Given the current economic and political environment and ongoing budgetary pressures, the enactment of further new federal or state tax legislation may occur. The enactment of such legislation, or changes in the interpretation of existing law, including provisions impacting tax rates, apportionment, consolidation or combination, income, expenses, credits and exemptions may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Significant legal actions could subject the Corporation to substantial uninsured liabilities.

The Corporation is from time to time subject to claims related to its operations. These claims and legal actions, including supervisory actions by the Corporation’s regulators, could involve large monetary claims and significant defense costs. To protect itself from the cost of these claims, the Corporation maintains insurance coverage in amounts and with deductibles that it believes are appropriate for its operations. However, the Corporation’s insurance coverage may not cover all claims against the Corporation or continue to be available to the Corporation at a reasonable cost. As a result, the Corporation may be exposed to substantial uninsured liabilities, which could adversely affect the Corporation’s results of operations and financial condition.

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Negative publicity could damage the Corporation’s reputation and adversely impact its business and financial results.

Reputation risk, or the risk to the Corporation’s earnings and capital from negative publicity, is inherent in the Corporation’s business.  Negative publicity can result from the Corporation’s actual or alleged conduct in any number of activities, including lending practices, corporate governance and acquisitions, and actions taken by government regulators and community organizations in response to those activities. Negative publicity can adversely affect the Corporation’s ability to keep and attract customers and can expose the Corporation to litigation and regulatory action. Although the Corporation takes steps to minimize reputation risk in dealing with customers and other constituencies, the Corporation is inherently exposed to this risk.

The Corporation may not be able to pay dividends in the future in accordance with past practice.

The Corporation has traditionally paid a quarterly dividend to common stockholders. The payment of dividends is subject to legal and regulatory restrictions. Any payment of dividends in the future will depend, in large part, on the Corporation’s earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and other factors considered relevant by the Corporation’s Board of Directors.

The Corporation’s stock price can be volatile.

The Corporation’s stock price can fluctuate widely in response to a variety of factors, including: actual or anticipated variations in the Corporation’s quarterly operating results; recommendations by securities analysts; significant acquisitions or business combinations; strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments; operating and stock price performance of other companies that investors deem comparable to the Corporation; new technology used or services offered by the Corporation’s competitors; news reports relating to trends, concerns and other issues in the banking and financial services industry, and changes in government regulations. General market fluctuations, industry factors and general economic and political conditions and events, including terrorist attacks, increased inflation, economic slowdowns or recessions, interest rate changes, credit loss trends or currency fluctuations, could also cause the Corporation’s stock price to decrease, regardless of the Corporation’s operating results.

The Bank is operating under a Settlement Agreement and Agreed Order ("Settlement Agreement") with the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ"), and its failure to comply with the Agreement could materially and adversely affect our business.

The Bank is operating under a Settlement Agreement and Agreed Order with the DOJ, and its failure to comply with the Settlement Agreement could materially and adversely affect our business. Our Board of Directors and executive management team have been working diligently to comply with the Settlement Agreement and believe that they have allocated sufficient resources to address the corrective actions required by the DOJ. Compliance with and resolution of the Settlement Agreement will ultimately be determined by the DOJ. The Bank’s failure to comply with the Settlement Agreement and to successfully implement its requirements or the general perception of the Settlement Agreement by other regulators with jurisdiction over the Corporation or the Bank could have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operation, financial condition, plans for and timing of future acquisitions and expansion, cash flows and stock price.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.

None. 

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ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES.

The headquarters of the Corporation and the Bank are located at 200 East Jackson Street, Muncie, Indiana. The building is owned by the Bank.

The Bank conducts business through numerous facilities owned and leased.  Of the 128122 banking offices operated by the Bank, 11096 are owned and 1826 are leased from non-affiliated third parties.

None of the properties owned by the Corporation are subject to any major encumbrances.  The net investment of the Corporation and subsidiaries in real estate and equipment at December 31, 20192022 was $113,055,000.$117.1 million.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

There are no pending legal proceedings, other than litigation incidental to the ordinary course of business of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, of a material nature to which the Corporation or its subsidiaries is a party, or of which any of their properties are subject. Further, there are no material legal proceedings in which any director, officer, principal shareholder, or affiliate of the Corporation, or any associate of any such director, officer or principal shareholder, is a party, or has a material interest, adverse to the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries.

None of the routine legal proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, in which the Corporation or its affiliates are involved are expected to have a material adverse impact on the financial position or the results of operations of the Corporation.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

Not applicable.

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

The names, ages, and positions with the Corporation and the Bank of all executive officers of the Corporation and all persons chosen to become executive officers are listed below. The officers are elected by the Board of Directors of the Corporation for a term of one year or until the election of their successors. There are no arrangements between any officer and any other person pursuant to which he or she was selected as an officer.

Michael C. Rechin
, 61, President and Chief Executive Officer, Corporation
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation since April 2007; Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation from November 2005 to April 2007; Executive Vice President, Corporate Banking National City Bank from 1995 to November 2005.

Mark K. Hardwick, 49, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Corporation
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation since May 2016; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation since December 2005; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation from April 2002 to December 2005; Corporate Controller of the Corporation from November 1997 to April 2002.

Michael J. Stewart, 54, Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, Corporation
Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of the Corporation since February 2008; Executive Vice President from December 2006 to February 2008 of National City Corp;  Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of National City Bank of Indiana from December 2002 to December 2006.

John J. Martin, 53, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, Corporation
Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of the Corporation since March 2013; Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of the Corporation from June 2009 to March 2013; First Vice President and Deputy Chief Credit Officer of the Corporation from July 2008 to June 2009; First Vice President and Senior Manager of Lending Process of the Corporation from January 2008 to July 2008; Senior Vice President and Regional Senior Credit Officer of National City Bank from May 2000 to December 2007.

Stephan H. Fluhler, 51, Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, Corporation
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of the Corporation since May 2014; Chief Technology Officer of the Corporation from 2004 to May 2014; Director of Technology Services and Change Management of the Corporation from December 2003 to 2004.

Jeffrey B. Lorentson, 56, Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, Corporation
Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of the Corporation since June 2007; Corporate Controller of First Indiana Bank from June 2006 to June 2007; First Vice President and Corporate Controller of the Corporation from 2003 to 2006; Vice President and Corporate Controller of the Corporation from 2002 to 2003.

Michele M. Kawiecki, 47, Senior Vice President and Director of Finance, Corporation
Senior Vice President and Director of Finance of the Corporation since March 2015; Senior Vice President of Capital Management and Assistant Treasurer of UMB Financial Corporation from May 2011 to March 2015; Director of Corporate Development and Enterprise Project Management at UMB Financial Corporation from May 2008 to May 2011; Chief Risk Officer at UMB Financial Corporation from February 2004 to May 2008.




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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.

PERFORMANCE GRAPH

The following graph compares the cumulative 5-year total return to shareholders on First Merchants Corporation’s common stock relative to the cumulative total returns of the Russell 2000 index and the KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index. The graph assumes that the value of the investment in the Corporation’s common stock and in each of the indexes (including reinvestment of dividends) was $100 on December 31, 20142017 and tracks it through December 31, 20192022.
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  Period Ending 
Index12/31/201712/31/201812/31/201912/31/202012/31/202112/31/2022
First Merchants Corporation$100.00 $83.07 $103.53 $96.35 $110.80 $112.03 
Russell 2000 Index100.00 88.99 111.70 134.00 153.85 122.41 
KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index100.00 82.50 102.15 93.25 127.42 118.59 
    Period Ending
 
Index 12/31/2014
 12/31/2015
 12/31/2016
 12/31/2017
 12/31/2018
 12/31/2019
First Merchants Corporation $100.00
 $113.59
 $171.58
 $194.94
 $161.94
 $201.79
Russell 2000 100.00
 95.59
 115.95
 132.94
 118.30
 148.49
KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index 100.00
 105.91
 147.24
 149.82
 123.60
 153.03



The stock price performance included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.

COMMON STOCK LISTING

First Merchants Corporation common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol FRME. At the close of business on February 21, 2020,23, 2023, the number of shares outstanding was 55,155,733.59,640,348. There were 4,4794,258 stockholders of record on that date.


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PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASES

The following table presents information relating to our purchases of equity securities during the three months ended December 31, 2019,2022, as follows:
Period 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
(1)
 Average
Price Paid
per Share
 Total Number of Shares
Purchased as part of Publicly announced Plans or Programs
 
Maximum Number of Shares
that may yet be Purchased
Under the Plans or Programs
(2)
October, 2019


$



2,483,984
November, 2019


$



2,483,984
December, 2019
116

$41.11



2,483,984


Period
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
(1)
Average
Price Paid
per Share
Total Number of Shares
Purchased as part of Publicly announced Plans or Programs
Maximum Number of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (2)
October, 2022301 $42.01 — 2,686,898 
November, 202299 $43.96 — 2,686,898 
December, 2022— $— — 2,686,898 


(1) IncludesDuring the three months ended December 31, 2022, there were no shares repurchased pursuant to the Corporation's share repurchase program described in note (2) below. The share repurchases in October and November 2022 represent share repurchases pursuant to net settlement by employees in satisfaction of income tax withholding obligations incurred through the vesting of the Corporation's restricted stock awards.awards and are not a part of the Corporation's share repurchase program described in note (2) below.

(2) On September 3, 2019,January 27, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Corporation approved a stock repurchase program of up to 3 million3,333,000 shares of the Corporation'sCorporation’s outstanding common stock; provided, however, that the total aggregate investment in shares repurchased under the program may not exceed $75,000,000.$100,000,000. The program does not have an expiration date. However, it may be discontinued by the Board at any time. Since commencing the program, the Corporation has repurchased a total of 516,016646,102 shares of common stock for a total aggregate investment of $19.0 million.$25,443,391.


EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

The following table providesSee Item 12 of Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for information about the Corporation’s common stock that may be issuedregarding securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2019. plans.









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Plan Category Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 Weighted-average
exercised price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 Number of securities remaining
available for future issuance
under equity compensations
plans (excluding securities
reflected in first column)
Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders 59,350
 $13.51
 1,625,354
Total 59,350
 $13.51
 1,625,354















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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Data)2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Operations (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
         
Net interest income fully taxable equivalent (FTE) basis$369,745
 $349,589
 $294,554
 $240,014
 $207,379
Less tax equivalent adjustment13,085
 10,732
 17,270
 13,541
 10,975
Net interest income356,660
 338,857
 277,284
 226,473
 196,404
Provision for loan losses2,800
 7,227
 9,143
 5,657
 417
Net interest income after provision for loan losses353,860
 331,630
 268,141
 220,816
 195,987
Total other income86,688
 76,459
 71,009
 65,203
 69,868
Total other expenses246,763
 219,951
 205,556
 177,359
 174,806
Income before income tax expense193,785
 188,138
 133,594
 108,660
 91,049
Income tax expense29,325
 28,999
 37,524
 27,609
 25,665
Net income available to common stockholders$164,460
 $159,139
 $96,070
 $81,051
 $65,384
          
Per Share Data         
Basic net income available to common stockholders$3.20
 $3.23
 $2.13
 $1.99
 $1.73
Diluted net income available to common stockholders3.19
 3.22
 2.12
 1.98
 1.72
Cash dividends paid - common1.00
 0.84
 0.69
 0.54
 0.41
December 31 book value - common32.26
 28.53
 26.51
 22.04
 20.91
December 31 tangible book value - common (6)
21.94
 19.12
 16.96
 15.85
 14.68
December 31 market value (bid price) - common41.59
 34.27
 42.06
 37.65
 25.42
          
Average Balances (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
         
Total assets$11,091,320
 $9,689,057
 $8,196,229
 $6,899,265
 $6,085,687
Total loans (7)
7,690,190
 6,997,771
 5,881,284
 4,814,005
 4,179,839
Earning assets10,015,771
 8,736,367
 7,335,702
 6,180,050
 5,464,829
Total deposits8,782,634
 7,569,482
 6,368,751
 5,438,217
 4,806,503
Total stockholders' equity1,569,615
 1,343,861
 1,110,524
 884,664
 753,724
          
Year-End Balances (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
         
Total assets$12,457,254
 $9,884,716
 $9,367,478
 $7,211,611
 $6,761,003
Total loans (7)
8,468,347
 7,229,245
 6,758,415
 5,142,574
 4,703,716
Allowance for loan losses80,284
 80,552
 75,032
 66,037
 62,453
Total deposits9,839,956
 7,754,593
 7,172,530
 5,556,498
 5,289,647
Total stockholders' equity1,786,437
 1,408,260
 1,303,463
 901,657
 850,509
          
Financial Ratios (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
         
Return on average assets1.48% 1.64% 1.17% 1.17% 1.07%
Return on average stockholders' equity10.48
 11.84
 8.65
 9.16
 8.67
Average earning assets to average assets90.30
 90.17
 89.50
 89.58
 89.80
Allowance for loan losses as % of total loans0.95
 1.11
 1.11
 1.28
 1.33
Dividend payout ratio31.35
 26.09
 32.55
 27.27
 23.84
Average stockholders' equity to average assets14.15
 13.87
 13.55
 12.82
 12.39
Tax equivalent yield on earning assets4.78
 4.79
 4.53
 4.32
 4.25
Cost of supporting liabilities1.09
 0.79
 0.51
 0.43
 0.45
Net interest margin on earning assets3.69
 4.00
 4.02
 3.89
 3.80

[Reserved]
 
(1) Effective April 17, 2015, the Corporation acquired 100 percent of C Financial. C Financial was headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and had 6 full service banking centers serving the Columbus, Ohio market. Pursuant to the merger agreement, shareholders of C Financial received $6.738 in cash for each share of C Financial stock held, resulting in a total purchase price of $14.5 million.
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(2) Effective December 31, 2015, the Corporation acquired 100 percent of Ameriana. Ameriana was headquartered in New Castle, Indiana and had 13 full service banking centers in east central and central Indiana. Pursuant to the merger agreement, shareholders of Ameriana received .9037 shares of the Corporation's common stock for each share of Ameriana Bancorp common stock held. The Corporation issued approximately 2.8 million shares of common stock, which was valued at approximately $70.4 million.

(3) Effective May 19, 2017, the Corporation acquired 100 percent of Arlington Bank. Arlington Bank was headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and had 3 full service banking centers serving the Columbus, Ohio market. Pursuant to the merger agreement, each Arlington Bank shareholder received 2.7245 shares of the Corporation's common stock for each outstanding share of Arlington Bank common stock held. The Corporation issued approximately 2.1 million shares of common stock, which was valued at approximately $82.6 million.

(4) On November 21, 2016, the Corporation purchased 495,112 shares, or 12.1 percent, of IAB's outstanding common stock from an IAB shareholder for $19.8 million. Effective July 14, 2017, the Corporation acquired the remaining shares of IAB common stock. IAB was headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana and had 16 full service banking centers serving the Fort Wayne, Indiana market. Pursuant to the merger agreement, each IAB shareholder received 1.653 shares of the Corporation's common stock for each outstanding share of IAB common stock held. The Corporation issued approximately 6.0 million shares of common stock. The transaction value for the remaining shares of common stock, not owned by the Corporation, was approximately $238.8 million, resulting in a total purchase price of $258.6 million.

(5) On September 1, 2019, the Corporation acquired 100 percent of MBT. MBT was headquartered in Monroe, Michigan and had 20 banking centers serving the Monroe market. Pursuant to the merger agreement, each MBT shareholder received 0.275 shares of the Corporation's common stock for each outstanding share of MBT common stock held. The Corporation issued approximately 6.4 million shares of common stock, which was valued at approximately $229.9 million. The details of the acquisition can be found in NOTE 2. ACQUISITION of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(6) Non-GAAP reconciliation can be found in the “Capital” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included as Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(7) Includes loans held for sale.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

The historical consolidated financial data discussed below reflects our historical results of operations and financial condition and should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes thereto presented in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition to historical financial data, this discussion includes certain forward-looking statements regarding events and trends that may affect our future results. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially. See our cautionary “Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements." For a more complete discussion of the factors that could affect our future results, see “Risk Factors” under Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

OVERVIEW

First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”) is a financial holding company headquartered in Muncie, Indiana and was organized in September 1982. The Corporation’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq’s Global Select Market System under the symbol FRME. The Corporation conducts its banking operations through First Merchants Bank (the “Bank”), a wholly-owned subsidiary that opened for business in Muncie, Indiana, in March 1893. The Bank also operates First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (a division of First Merchants Bank). The Bank includes 122 banking locations in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. In addition to its branch network, the Corporation offers comprehensive electronic and mobile delivery channels to its customers. The Corporation’s business activities are currently limited to one significant business segment, which is community banking.

Through the Bank, the Corporation offers a broad range of financial services, including accepting time, savings and demand deposits; making consumer, commercial, agri-business, public finance and real estate mortgage loans; providing personal and corporate trust services; offering full-service brokerage and private wealth management; and providing letters of credit, repurchase agreements and other corporate services.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2022

Net income available to common stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $220.7 million compared to $205.5 million for the year ended 2021, an increase of 7.4 percent. Earnings per fully diluted common share totaled $3.81 for 2022 and 2021.

The acquisition of Level One Bancorp, Inc. (“Level One”), with 17 banking center locations in Michigan, became effective on April 1, 2022, with the core system integration being completed in August 2022.

Adjusted net income available to common stockholders for 2022, excluding income on Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans and acquisition-related costs of the Level One acquisition, was $243.4 million and adjusted diluted earnings per common share totaled $4.20, compared to $182.2 million and $3.38, respectively, in 2021. These adjusted net income and earnings per share amounts are non-GAAP measures. For reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to their most comparable GAAP measures, see "NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES" within the "Results of Operations" section of this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Total loans grew $2.8 billion during 2022, which included $1.6 billion from the acquisition of Level One. Excluding the forgiveness of $145.3 million in PPP loans, organic loan growth totaled $1.3 billion, or 13.9 percent during the year.

Net interest income totaled $520.2 million in 2022, an increase of $109.5 million, or 26.7 percent over 2021.

Return on average assets was 1.29 percent and the return on average equity was 11.19 percent.

COVID-19 AND RELATED LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ACTIONS

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) announced that the outbreak of COVID-19 constituted a public health emergency of international concern. On March 11, 2020, WHO declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic and, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared the COVID-19 outbreak a national emergency. In the two years since then, the pandemic has dramatically impacted global health and the economic environment, including millions of confirmed cases and deaths, business slowdowns or shutdowns, labor shortfalls, supply chain challenges, regulatory challenges, and market volatility. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Congress, through the enactment of the CARES Act in March 2020, and the federal banking agencies, though rulemaking, interpretive guidance and modifications to agency policies and procedures, took a series of actions to provide emergency economic relief measures including, among others, the following:

Paycheck Protection Program. The CARES Act established the PPP, which is administered by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), to fund payroll and operational costs of eligible businesses, organizations and self-employed persons during the pandemic. The Bank actively participated in assisting its customers with PPP funding during all phases of the program. The application period for new PPP loans ended May 31, 2021. The vast majority of the Bank’s PPP loans made in 2020 had two-year maturities, while the loans made in 2021 had five-year maturities. Loans under the program earn interest at a fixed rate of 1 percent. Consistent with the terms of the program, virtually all of the Corporation's PPP loans have been forgiven by the SBA. As of December 31, 2022, the Corporation had $4.7 million of PPP loans outstanding compared to the December 31, 2021 balance of $106.6 million.

Loan Modifications and Troubled Debt Restructures. The CARES Act, as amended by the 2021 CAA, allowed banks to suspend requirements under GAAP, effectively, through January 1, 2022, for certain loan modifications related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal banking agencies also issued guidance to encourage banks to make loan modifications for borrowers affected by COVID-19 or offer other borrower friendly options. In accordance with such guidance, the Bank made various short-term modifications for borrowers who were current and otherwise not past due. These included short-term, 180 days or less, modifications in the form of payment deferrals, fee waivers, extensions of repayment terms, or other delays in payment that were insignificant. The Corporation did not have any COVID-19 modifications outstanding as of December 31, 2022 or 2021.
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Regulatory Capital. The CARES Act, the 2021 CAA, and certain actions by federal banking regulators resulted in modifications to, or delays in implementation of, various regulatory capital rules applicable to banking organizations. See “- Capital Adequacy Guidelines for Bank Holding Companies (Basel III)” above for additional information.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIESESTIMATES

Generally accepted accounting principles require management to apply significant judgment to certain accounting, reporting and disclosure matters. Management must use assumptions and estimates to apply those principles where actual measurement is not possible or practical. The judgments and assumptions made are based upon historical experience or other factors that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Because of the nature of the judgments and assumptions, actual results could differ from estimates, which could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations. For a complete discussion of the Corporation’s significant accounting policies see NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans
As discussed in NOTE 5. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the allowance for credit losses on loans is a contra-asset valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected. The followingamount of allowance represents management's best estimate of current expected credit losses on loans considering available information, from internal and external sources, relevant to assessing exposure to credit loss over the contractual term of the instrument. Relevant available information includes historical credit loss experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. While historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses, the Corporation qualitatively adjusts model results for risk factors that are not inherently considered in the quantitative modeling process, but are nonetheless relevant in assessing the expected credit losses within the loan portfolio. These adjustments may increase or decrease the estimate of expected credit losses based upon the assessed level of risk for each qualitative factor. The various risks that may be considered in making qualitative adjustments include, among other things, the impact of (i) changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, (ii) changes in the existence, growth and effect of any concentrations in credit, (iii) changes in lending policies materially affect our reported earnings and financial conditionprocedures, including changes in underwriting standards and require significant judgmentspractices for collections, write-offs, and estimates.recoveries, (iv) changes in the quality of the credit review function, (v) changes in the experience, ability and depth of lending management and staff, and (vi) other environmental factors such as regulatory, legal and technological considerations, as well as competition.

While management utilizes its best judgment and information available, the ultimate adequacy of the allowance is dependent upon a variety of factors beyond management’s control, which includes, but is not limited to, the performance of the loan portfolio, the economy, changes in interest rates and the view of the regulatory authorities toward classification of assets.

Business Combinations
Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. Under the acquisition method, assets and liabilities of the business acquired are recorded at their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition with any excess of the cost of the acquisition over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired recorded as goodwill. The Corporation uses significant estimates and assumptions to value such items, including projected cash flows, repayment rates, default rates and losses assuming default, discount rates and realizable collateral values. The allowance for credit losses for PCD loans is recognized within acquisition accounting. The allowance for credit losses for non-PCD assets is recognized as provision for credit losses in the same period as the acquisition. Fair value adjustments are amortized or accreted into the income statement over the estimated life of the acquired assets or assumed liabilities. The purchase date valuations and any subsequent adjustments determine the amount of goodwill recognized in connection with the acquisition. The use of different assumptions could produce significantly different valuation results, which could have a positive or negative effect on the Corporation's results of operations.

The determination of fair values is based on valuations using management's assumptions of future growth rates, future attrition, discount rate, and other relevant factors. In addition, third party specialists are used to assist in the development of fair values. Preliminary estimates of fair values may be adjusted for a period of time subsequent to the acquisition date if new information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized as of that date. Adjustments recorded during this period are recognized in the current reporting period. The Corporation uses various valuation methodologies to estimate the fair value of assets and liabilities, and often involves a significant degree of judgment, particularly when liquid markets do not exist for the particular item being valued. Changes in these factors as well as downturns in economic or business conditions, could have a significant adverse impact on the carrying value of assets, including goodwill and liabilities, which could result in impairment losses affecting the financial statements.

Results of operations of the acquired businessLevel One are included in the income statement from the date of acquisition.

Investment Securities
Available for sale securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis with the unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable income taxes, recorded in other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses are recorded in earnings and the prior fair value adjustments are reclassified within stockholders' equity. Gains and losses on sales of securities are determined on the specific-identification method. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recorded as interest income from securities.

Available for sale and held to maturity securities are evaluated for OTTI at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant such an evaluation. In determining OTTI, management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near term prospects Details of the issuer, (3) whetherCorporation's acquisitions are included in NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS of the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whether theNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - 2022

The Corporation has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not, will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment of whether an other-than-temporary decline exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the informationreported net income available to management at a point in time.

When OTTI occurs,common stockholders and diluted earnings per common share for the amountyear ended 2022 of OTTI recognized in$220.7 million and $3.81 per diluted common share, respectively, compared to $205.5 million and $3.81 per diluted common share, respectively, for the income statement depends on whether the Corporation intends to sell the security or it is more likely than not that the Corporation will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, less any recognized credit loss. If the intent is to sell, or it is more likely than not that the Corporation will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, less any recognized credit loss, the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings equal to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis, less any recognized credit loss, and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If the intent is not to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that the Corporation will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis less any recognized credit loss, the OTTI has been separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of the total OTTI related to the credit loss is determined based on the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings. The amount of the total OTTI related to other factors is recognized in other comprehensive income, net of applicable income taxes. The previous amortized cost basis less the OTTI recognized in earnings becomes the new amortized cost basis of the investment.

Loansyear ended 2021.
The Corporation’s loan portfolio is carried at
Adjusted net income available to common stockholders for the principal amount outstanding,year ended 2022, excluding income on PPP loans and Level One acquisition-related expenses, was $243.4 million and adjusted diluted earnings per common share totaled $4.20, compared to $182.2 million and $3.38, respectively, for the year ended 2021. These adjusted net of unearned income and principal charge-offs. Certain non-accrual, substantially delinquentearnings per share amounts are non-GAAP measures. For reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to their most comparable GAAP measures, see "NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES" within the "Results of Operations" section of this Management's Discussion and renegotiated loans classified as troubled debt restructures may be considered to be impaired in accordance with ASC 310, Receivables. Under ASC 310-10, a loan is impaired when, based on current information or events, it is probable all amounts due (principalAnalysis of Financial Condition and interest) according to the contractual termsResults of the loan agreement are uncollectible. Renegotiated consumer loans classified as troubled debt restructures are considered to be impaired. In applying the provisions of ASC 310-10, the Corporation considers all other investments in one-to-four family residential loans and consumer installment loans to be homogeneous and therefore excluded from separate identification for evaluation of impairment. Impaired loans are carried at the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, or the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance. If these allocations cause the allowance for loan losses to increase, such increase is reported as a component of the provision for loan losses. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of the loan is confirmed. The valuation would be considered Level 3, consisting of appraisals of underlying collateral and discounted cash flow analysis.

Interest income is accrued on the principal balances of loans. The accrual of interest is discontinued on a loan when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payments as they become due. When the interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed against earnings when considered uncollectible. Interest income accrued in the prior year, if any, is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received and the loan is returned to accruing status. Certain loan fees and direct costs are being deferred and amortized as an adjustment of yield on the loans.




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Loans Acquired in Business Combinations
Loans acquired in a business combination with evidenceAs of credit deterioration since origination and for which it is probable that all contractually required payments will not be collected are considered to be purchased credit impaired. EvidenceDecember 31, 2022, total assets equaled $17.9 billion, an increase of credit quality deterioration as of purchase dates may include information such as past-due and nonaccrual status, borrower credit risk grade and recent loan to value percentages. Purchased credit-impaired loans are accounted for under the accounting guidance for loans and debt securities acquired with deteriorated credit quality (ASC 310-30). These loans are initially measured at fair value based upon expected cash flows without anticipation of prepayments and includes estimated future credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the loans. As a result, related discounts are recognized subsequently through accretion based on the expected cash flows of the acquired loans. For purposes of applying ASC 310-30, loans acquired in business combinations are individually evaluated for the initial fair value measurement. Accordingly, allowances for credit losses related to these loans are not carried over at the acquisition date.

The difference between contractually required payments and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the nonaccretable portion of the fair value discount or premium. The accretable portion of the fair value discount or premium is the difference between the expected cash flows and the net present value of expected cash flows, with such difference accreted into earnings over the term of the loans. Acquired loans not accounted for under ASC 310-30 are accounted for under ASC 310-20, which allows the fair value adjustment to be accreted into income over the remaining life of the loans.

Allowance for Loan Losses
The allowance for loan losses is maintained to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio and is based on ongoing, quarterly assessments of the probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is increased by the provision for loan losses, which is charged against current operating results. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The Corporation’s strategy for credit risk management includes credit policies and underwriting criteria for all loans, as well as an overall credit limit for each customer significantly below legal lending limits. The strategy also emphasizes diversification on regional geographic and industry levels, regular credit quality reviews and management reviews of large credit exposures and loans experiencing deterioration of credit quality.

The Corporation’s methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance consists of three key elements – the determination of the appropriate reserves for impaired loans accounted for under ASC 310-10, probable losses estimated$2.5 billion from historical loss rates, and probable losses resulting from economic, environmental, qualitative or other deterioration above and beyond what is reflected in the first two components of the allowance.

Where appropriate, reserves are allocated to individual loans based on management’s estimate of the borrower’s ability to repay the loan given the availability of collateral, other sources of cash flow and legal options available to the Corporation. Loans individually evaluated for impairment are those deemed impaired in accordance with ASC 310-10, including commercial relationships greater than $500,000 that exhibit well defined credit weaknesses. Any allowances for impaired loans are measured based on the fair value of the underlying collateral, if collateral dependent, or the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate.December 31, 2021. The Corporation evaluates the collectability of principal when assessing the need for a loss accrual. Historical loss rates are applied to other commercial loans not subject to specific reserve allocations.

The historical allocation for commercial loans graded pass are established by loan segments using loss rates basedacquired Level One on the Corporation’s migration analysis. This migration analysis shows the loss rates for each segment of loans based on the loan gradesApril 1, 2022, which added $2.5 billion in assets at the beginning of the twelve month period. This loss rate is then applied to the current portfolio of loans in each respective loan segment.

Homogenous loans, such as consumer installment and residential mortgage loans, are not individually risk graded. Reserves are established for each segment of loans using loss rates based on charge-offs for the same period as the migration analysis used for commercial loans.

Historical loss allocations for commercial and consumer loans may be adjusted for significant factors that, in management’s judgment, reflect the impact of any current conditions on loss recognition. Factors which management considers in the analysis include the effects of the national and local economies, trends in loan growth and charge-off rates, changes in mix, concentration of loans in specific industries, asset quality trends (delinquencies, charge-offs and non-accrual loans), risk management and loan administration, changes in the internal lending policies and credit standards, examination results from bank regulatory agencies and the Corporation’s internal loan review.

Goodwill and Intangibles
For acquisitions, assets acquired, including identified intangible assets, and the liabilities assumed are required to be recorded at their fair value. These often involve estimates based on third party valuations, such as appraisals, or internal valuations based on discounted cash flow analysis or other valuation techniques that may include estimates of attrition, inflation, asset growth rates, or other relevant factors. In addition, the determination of the useful lives over which the intangible asset will be amortized is subjective. Intangible Assets that are subject to amortization, including core deposit intangibles, are being amortized on both the straight-line and accelerated basis over two to ten years. Intangible assets are periodically evaluated as to the recoverability of their carrying value.

Under ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, goodwill recorded must be reviewed for impairment on an annual basis, as well as on an interim basis if events or changes indicate that the asset might be impaired. An impairment loss must be recognized for any excess of carrying value over fair value of the goodwill. The Corporation completed its most recent annual goodwill impairment test on October 1, 2019 and concluded, based on current events and circumstances, goodwill is not impaired.


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Derivative Instruments
Derivative instruments are carried at the fair value of the derivatives and reflects the estimated amounts that would have been received to terminate these contracts at the reporting date based upon pricing or valuation models applied to current market information.

As part of the asset/liability management program, the Corporation will utilize, from time to time, interest rate floors, caps or swaps to reduce its sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations. These are derivative instruments, which are recorded as assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Changes in the fair values of derivatives are reported in the consolidated statements of operations or AOCI depending on the use of the derivative and whether the instrument qualifies for hedge accounting. The key criterion for the hedge accounting is that the hedged relationship must be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in those cash flows that are attributable to the hedged risk, both at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis.

Derivatives that qualify for the hedge accounting treatment are designated as either: (1) a hedge of the fair value of the recognized asset or liability, or of an unrecognized firm commitment (a fair value hedge); or (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (a cash flow hedge). To date, the Corporation has only entered into a cash flow hedge. For cash flow hedges, changes in the fair values of the derivative instruments are reported in AOCI to the extent the hedge is effective. The gains and losses on derivative instruments that are reported in AOCI are reflected in the consolidated statements of income in the periods in which the results of operations are impacted by the variability of the cash flows of the hedged item. Generally, net interest income is increased or decreased by amounts receivable or payable with respect to the derivatives, which qualify for hedge accounting. At inception of the hedge, the Corporation establishes the method it uses for assessing the effectiveness of the hedging derivative and the measurement approach for determining the ineffective aspect of the hedge. The ineffective portion of the hedge, if any, is recognized in the consolidated statements of income. The Corporation excludes the time value expiration of the hedge when measuring ineffectiveness.

The Corporation offers interest rate derivative products (e.g. interest rate swaps) to certain of its high-quality commercial borrowers. This product allows customers to enter into an agreement with the Corporation to swap their variable rate loan to a fixed rate. These derivative products are designed to reduce, eliminate or modify the risk of changes in the borrower’s interest rate or market price risk. The extension of credit incurred through the execution of these derivative products is subject to the same approvals and rigorous underwriting standards as the related traditional credit product. The Corporation limits its risk exposure to these products by entering into a mirror-image, offsetting swap agreement with a separate, well-capitalized and rated counterparty previously approved by the Credit and Asset Liability Committee. By using these interest rate swap arrangements, the Corporation is also better insulated from the interest rate risk associated with underwriting fixed-rate loans. These derivative contracts are not designated against specific assets or liabilities under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and, therefore, do not qualify for hedge accounting. The derivatives are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value and changes in fair value of both the customer and the offsetting swap agreements are recorded (and essentially offset) in non-interest income. The fair value of the derivative instruments incorporates a consideration of credit risk (in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures), resulting in some volatility in earnings each period.

Income Taxes
Income tax in the consolidated statements of income includes deferred income tax provisions or benefits for all significant temporary differences in recognizing income and expenses for financial reporting and income tax purposes. The Corporation files consolidated income tax returns with its subsidiaries. The Corporation is generally no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for tax years before 2016.

The Corporation adopted the provisions of the ASC 740, Income Taxes, which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC 740 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. As a result of the implementation of ASC 740, the Corporation did not identify any uncertain tax positions that it believes should be recognized in the financial statements. The Corporation reviews income tax expense and the carrying value of deferred tax assets and liabilities quarterly; as new information becomes available, the balances are adjusted if applicable. The Corporation's policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits, if any, as a component of income tax expense.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – 2019

Net income available to stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $164.5 million compared to $159.1 million during the same period in 2018. Earnings per fully diluted common share for 2019 totaled $3.19 compared to $3.22 during the same period in 2018. Included in the 2019 results were $13.7 million, or $0.21 per share, of acquisition-related expenses associated with the acquisition of MBT.acquisition. Details of the MBT acquisition which occurred on September 1, 2019, are includeddiscussed within NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONACQUISITIONS of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

As of December 31, 2019, total assets equaled $12.5 billion compared to $9.9 billion as of year end 2018, an increase of $2.6 billion, or 26.0 percent. The MBT acquisition resulted in $1.5 billion of the asset increase in 2019. The Corporation's total loan portfolio equaled $8.5 billion as of December 31, 2019, an increase of $1.2 billion, or 17.1 percentCash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits decreased from December 31, 2018. Excluding the MBT loans acquired of $732.62021 by $44.6 million and $348.1 million, respectively, as excess cash was used to fund organic loan growth. Total investment securities decreased $260.6 million from December 31, 2021. The net unrealized gain on the Corporation's loanavailable for sale investment securities portfolio grew organically in 2019 by $506.5of $75.9 million or 7 percent.

The Corporation’s allowance for loan losses totaled $80.3at December 31, 2021 changed to a net unrealized loss of $296.7 million as of December 31, 2019,2022. The change to a slight decrease compared to $80.6 million as of December 31, 2018,net unrealized loss position was due to declineschanges in delinquent, impairedinterest rates and non-accrual loans during 2019. Non-accrual loans decreased $10.2 million, or 39 percent during 2019 and the allowance provides 503.4 percent coverage of all non-accrual loans and 0.95 percent of total loans at December 31, 2019.  Detailsnot credit quality. Additional details of the Allowance for Loan Losses and non-performing loans are discussed within the “Loan Quality” and “Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses” sections of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


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The Corporation's investment securities portfolio increased $963.5 million from December 31, 2018, and totaled $2.6 billion as of December 31, 2019. The MBT acquisition accounted for $212.2 million of the increase and excess liquidity from deposit growth was deployedchanges in the investment portfolio, which also contributed to the increase from December 31, 2018. Details of the composition of the Corporation's investment securities portfolio are includeddiscussed within NOTE 4. INVESTMENT SECURITIES of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The Corporation's other assets increased $52.4 million fromtotal loan portfolio grew $2.8 billion since December 31, 2018 due in part to implementation2021, of new lease accounting guidance in ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), associated withwhich, $1.6 billion was the Corporation's leased banking center locations.result of the Level One acquisition. At acquisition, Level One's loan portfolio included $43.5 million of PPP loans. As of December 31, 2019,2022, the Corporation's rightPPP loan portfolio, which included PPP loans from Level One, were primarily in the commercial and industrial loans class and totaled $4.7 million, a decrease of use asset (recorded$145.3 million from the December 31, 2021 balance of $106.6 million plus the additional $43.5 million from Level One. Excluding the decline in other assets) was $20.7 millionPPP loans and the lease liability (recorded in other liabilities) was $21.4 million. The new lease accounting guidance and lease disclosures are discussed within NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES and NOTE 10. LEASESeffect of Level One's acquired loans at acquisition date, the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8Corporation experienced organic loan growth of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Additionally, the Corporation's derivative hedge asset (recorded in other assets) and derivative hedge liability (recorded in other liabilities), related to the Corporation's interest rate swaps with commercial banking customers, which are simultaneously hedged by offsetting interest rate swaps with a third party, increased $15.8 million and $16.7 million, respectively$1.3 billion, or 13.9 percent since December 31, 2021. All loan classes experienced increases from December 31, 2018. The increases were primarily due2021, with the exception of agricultural land, production and other loans to a $214.5 million increase in outstanding notional balancefarmers, and yield curve rates used for valuation purposes were lower at each term point as of December 31, 2019 compared to December 31, 2018. Details of the Corporation's derivative activity is detailed in NOTE 14. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITY of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Total deposits of $9.8 billion increased $2.1 billion, or 26.9 percent, from December 31, 2018. The MBT acquisition on September 1, 2019 resulted in $1.1 billion of acquired deposits. Organic deposit growth of $979.4 million, or 12.6 percent, also contributed to the increase in 2019. Excluding deposits from the MBT acquisition, the largest increases were in demand, savingsresidential real estate, commercial and time deposits. Total borrowings as of December 31, 2019 increased $61.7 million from December 31, 2018. FHLB advances increased $36.1 million, which included $10.9 million in FHLB advances from the MBT acquisition, while federal funds purchased decreased $49.0 million. Securities sold under repurchase agreements increased $74.4 million from December 31, 2018, as a result of the MBT acquisition, which accounted for a $94.8 million increase.industrial loans and construction real estate. Additional details related toof the changes in deposits and borrowingsthe Corporation's loan portfolio are detaileddiscussed within NOTE 11. DEPOSITS and NOTE 13. BORROWINGS5. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the “Deposits and Borrowings”"LOAN QUALITY AND PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES ON LOANS" section of this Management’sManagement's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The Corporation’s allowance for credit losses - loans ("ACL - loans") totaled $223.3 million as of December 31, 2022 and equaled 1.86 percent of total loans, compared to $195.4 million and 2.11 percent of total loans at December 31, 2021.  The ACL - loans increased $16.6 million in connection with the Level One acquisition for CECL Day 1 purchased credit deteriorated ("PCD") loans and provision expense of $14.0 million was recorded for CECL Day 1 non-PCD loans. Additionally, provision expense of $2.8 million was recorded for CECL Day 1 unfunded commitments, which increased other liabilities. The Corporation did not recognize any provision expense during 2022 and 2021 other than CECL Day 1 expense. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Corporation recognized $2.7 million of net charge-offs, compared to net charge-offs of $9.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Non-accrual loans totaled $42.3 million, a decrease of $738,000 from December 31, 2021, but when considering the non-accrual loans acquired from Level One of $9.4 million, non-accruals decreased $10.1 million. The coverage ratio of ACL - Loans to non-accrual loans is a robust 527.5 percent. Additional details of the Corporation's allowance methodology and asset quality are discussed within NOTE 5. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and within the "LOAN QUALITY AND PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES ON LOANS" section of this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Several additional asset categories increased from December 31, 2021 primarily due to the acquisition of Level One, including premises and equipment of $11.5 million, FHLB stock of $9.8 million, interest receivable of $27.9 million, goodwill of $166.6 million, other intangibles of $10.4 million and cash surrender value of life insurance of $17.3 million.

OREO totaled $6.4 million as of December 31, 2022 and increased $5.9 million from the December 31, 2021 balance of $558,000, primarily due to a $5.8 million student housing property that was moved into OREO during the first quarter of 2022. A loss on this project is not expected.

The Corporation’s tax asset, deferred and receivable increased from $35.6 million at December 31, 2021 to $111.2 million at December 31, 2022, which included the Corporation’s net deferred tax asset increasing from $24.3 million at December 31, 2021 to $109.5 million at December 31, 2022. The $85.2 million increase in the Corporation’s net deferred tax asset was primarily due to accounting for unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities and an increase in CECL from the acquisition of Level One.

The Corporation's other assets increased $81.5 million from December 31, 2021. The Corporation's derivative assets (recorded in other assets) and derivative liabilities (recorded in other liabilities) increased $51.9 million and $50.8 million, respectively, from December 31, 2021. The increase in valuations are due to an increase in the total notional amount outstanding, continual increases in the FOMC’s target fed funds rate resulting in higher nominal rates and increased forward rate expectations. The remaining increases in other assets relate to the Corporation's investments in community redevelopment funds, which increased $16.0 million since December 31, 2021 and an increase of $3.9 million in receivables due to pending settlements related to asset sales. The Level One acquisition contributed to an increase in the right of use lease asset of $5.8 million related to the addition of Level One's leased facilities and an increase in mortgage servicing rights of $3.4 million related to Level One's mortgage servicing portfolio.

Deposits increased $1.7 billion from December 31, 2021, of which, the acquisition of Level One contributed $1.9 billion in deposits. When excluding the deposits related to the acquisition, the Corporation experienced an organic deposit decline of $280.6 million, or 2.2 percent. Additional details regarding the acquisition are discussed within NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The majority of the organic deposit decline was due to decreases in non-maturity deposits of $513.5 million, which was offset by increases in maturity deposits of $232.9 million when compared to December 31, 2021. Higher interest rates have resulted in customers migrating funds from non-maturity products into maturity time deposit products.

Total borrowings increased $679.7 million as of December 31, 2022, compared to December 31, 2021. Federal funds purchased and Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased $171.6 million and $489.6 million, respectively, compared to December 31, 2021 as the Corporation utilized liquidity sources to fund organic loan growth. The Level One acquisition contributed to the increase in borrowings due to the assumption of $160.0 million of Federal Home Loan Bank advances and $32.6 million of subordinated debentures. Additional details of the Corporation's borrowings are discussed within NOTE 11. BORROWINGS of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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The Corporation's other liabilities as of December 31, 2022 increased $28.3 million compared to December 31, 2021. As noted above, the derivative hedge liability increased $50.8 million from December 31, 2021. At December 31, 2021, the Corporation accrued $46.1 million of trade date accounting related to loan and investment securities purchases, of which, there was no accrual at December 31, 2022. The Corporation's liability related to mortgages sold in the secondary market, but with the servicing retained, increased $11.6 million from December 31, 2021. The Level One acquisition contributed to an increase in the lease liability of $5.7 million related to the addition of Level One's leased facilities and an additional $2.8 million for CECL Day 1 allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures recorded in liabilities.

As part of the Level One acquisition, each outstanding share of 7.5 percent non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, Series B, of Level One was exchanged for one share of a newly created 7.5 percent non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, Series A, of the Corporation with a liquidation preference of $2,500 per share. As a result, the Corporation issued 10,000 shares of Series A preferred stock at the acquisition date resulting in $25.0 million of outstanding preferred stock at December 31, 2022.

The Corporation continued to maintain all regulatory capital ratios in excess of the regulatory definition of “well-capitalized” as“well-capitalized.” Details of the Stock Repurchase Program and regulatory capital ratios are discussed inwithin the “CAPITAL” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – 2018- 2021

Net income available to stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $159.1 million, an increase of $63.0$205.5 million compared to $96.1$148.6 million duringfor the same period in 2017.year ended 2020. Earnings per fully diluted common share for 20182021 totaled $3.22, an increase of $1.10 per share, or 51.9 percent, over $2.12 in 2017.$3.81 compared to $2.74 for 2020.

As of December 31, 2018,2021, total assets equaled $9.9$15.5 billion, compared to $9.4 billion as of year end 2017, an increase of 5.5 percent. The Corporation's total loan portfolio equaled $7.2$1.4 billion, as ofor 9.9 percent, from December 31, 2018, an increase2020. The Corporation experienced organic loan growth of $470.8$566.4 million, or 6.6 percent during 2021. This was offset by SBA forgiveness of PPP loans of $560.5 million, resulting in net loan growth of $5.9 million from December 31, 2017. The Corporation’s allowance for loan losses totaled $80.6 million as of2020. At December 31, 2018, compared to $75.02021, the Corporation's PPP loan portfolio, primarily included in the commercial and industrial loan class, totaled $106.6 million, asa decrease of $560.5 million from the December 31, 2017. 2020 balance of $667.1 million.

The allowance provides 308.1 percent coverage of all non-accruallargest loan classes that experienced increases from December 31, 2020 were public finance and other commercial loans, real estate construction loans and 1.11 percent of totalcommercial real estate (owner occupied) loans. As noted above, PPP loans, atwhich are primarily included in the commercial and industrial loan class, decreased $560.5 million from December 31, 2018.  The Corporation's provision expense for2020, and when coupled with organic commercial and industrial loan growth of $498.4 million, the year endednet decrease in the commercial and industrial loan class was $62.1 million. Other loan classes that experienced significant decreases from December 31, 2018 was $7.2 million compared2020 were commercial real estate (non-owner occupied) loans, residential real estate loans and agricultural land, production and other loans to $9.1 million during the same period in 2017. The provision expense in 2018 was primarily due to organic loan growth. Detailsfarmers. Additional details of the Allowance for Loan Losses and non-performing loanschanges in the Corporation's loan portfolio are discussed within NOTE 5. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES of the “Loan Quality” and “Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses” sectionsNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Management’sAnnual Report on Form 10-K, and the "LOAN QUALITY AND PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES ON LOANS" section of this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The Corporation'sTotal investment securities portfolio increased $72.0 million$1.4 billion, or 43.8 percent, from December 31, 2017,2020. The Corporation purchased investment securities by utilizing excess liquidity from deposit growth, which was held in interest-bearing deposits and totaled $1.6 billion ascash and cash equivalents, in addition to liquidity from SBA forgiveness of December 31, 2018. Details of the compositionPPP loans. Additional details of the Corporation's investment securities portfolio are includeddiscussed within NOTE 4. INVESTMENT SECURITIES of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

As of December 31, 2018, total deposits equaled $7.8 billion, an increase of $582.1 million, or 8.1 percent, from December 31, 2017. The largest increases were in savings and demand deposits. Total borrowings decreased $163.4Corporation’s allowance for credit losses - loans totaled $195.4 million as of December 31, 2018, compared2021 and equaled 2.11 percent of total loans. The Corporation adopted the current expected credit losses ("CECL") model for calculating the allowance for credit losses on January 1, 2021. CECL replaces the previous "incurred loss" model for measuring credit losses, which encompassed allowances for current known and inherent losses within the portfolio, with an "expected loss" model for measuring credit losses, which encompasses allowances for losses expected to December 31, 2017. Liquidity generated from organic deposit growth was used to fund loanbe incurred over the life of the portfolio. The new CECL model requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets measured at amortized cost and investment portfolio growth. Additionally, the excess liquidity was used to pay down Federal Home Loan Bank advancescertain off-balance sheet credit exposures based on historical experiences, current conditions, and Federal funds purchased, which decreased $99.4 millionreasonable and $40.0 million, respectively. Additional detailssupportable forecasts. CECL also requires enhanced disclosures related to the changessignificant estimates and judgments used in depositsestimating credit losses, as well as credit quality and borrowingsunderwriting standards of an organization's portfolio. The impact of the adoption was an increase to the Allowance for Credit Losses - Loans of $74.1 million. Additional details of the Allowance methodology are detaileddiscussed within NOTE 11. DEPOSITS and NOTE 13. BORROWINGS5. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and10-K.

The Corporation did not recognize any provision expense during the “Deposits and Borrowings”year ended December 31, 2021, compared to provision expense of $58.7 million for the year ended 2020. The provision expense taken in 2020 primarily reflected the Corporation's view of increased credit risk related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Corporation recognized net charge-offs during 2021 of $9.3 million, compared to $8.3 million in 2020. Non-accrual loans totaled $43.1 million, a decrease of $18.4 million from December 31, 2020, resulting in a coverage ratio of 453.8 percent. Additional details of the Corporation's credit quality are discussed within the “LOAN QUALITY AND PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES ON LOANS” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

TheIn 2020, the Corporation continued to maintain all regulatory capital ratiosannounced a banking delivery transformation strategy, which included the consolidation of seventeen banking centers across its footprint by April 30, 2021. As those consolidations finalized in excessthe second quarter of 2021, the fair value of the regulatory definitionclosed banking centers of “well-capitalized” as discussed$4.5 million was moved from premises and equipment to assets held for sale (recorded in the “CAPITAL” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.other assets) while they are marketed for sale.



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The Corporation’s tax asset, deferred and receivable increased from $12.3 million at December 31, 2020 to $35.6 million at December 31, 2021. The Corporation’s net deferred tax asset increased from $4.3 million at December 31, 2020 to $24.3 million at December 31, 2021. The $20.0 million increase in the Corporation’s net deferred tax asset was due to a combination of an increase in deferred tax assets and a decrease in deferred tax liabilities. The largest deferred tax asset increases were associated with the tax effect of the implementation and accounting for CECL of $21.1 million and accounting for unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities of $7.5 million. Offsetting the increases to the net deferred tax asset were net deferred tax decreases associated with accounting for loan fees and accounting for pensions and employee benefits of $2.3 million and $3.3 million, respectively.

The Corporation's other assets decreased $5.9 million from December 31, 2020. The Corporation's derivative asset (recorded in other assets) and derivative liability (recorded in other liabilities) related to interest rate contracts decreased $33.2 million and $34.4 million, respectively, from December 31, 2020. The decreases in valuations are due to higher yield curve rates across the entire term point spectrum. The higher interest rates are the result of higher inflation expectations, current increases in short-term rate trajectories, Federal Reserve tapering and increases in term premiums. Offsetting the decrease in the Corporation's derivative asset was an increase in the Corporation's prepaid pension of $12.1 million and investments in community redevelopment funds of $7.4 million.

As of December 31, 2021, total deposits equaled $12.7 billion, an increase of $1.4 billion from December 31, 2020. The Corporation experienced increases from December 31, 2020 in demand and savings accounts of $883.0 million and $673.1 million, respectively. A portion of the increase is due to PPP loans that have remained on deposit, in addition to consumer Economic Impact Payments from the IRS that have also remained on deposit. Offsetting these increases were decreases in certificates of deposit and brokered deposits of $142.2 million and $42.9 million, respectively, from December 31, 2020. The low interest rate environment has resulted in customers moving funds from maturing time deposit products into non-maturity products due to similar rates offered for both products.

Total borrowings decreased $50.7 million as of December 31, 2021, compared to December 31, 2020. Federal Home Loan Bank advances decreased $55.4 million compared to December 31, 2020 as the Corporation utilized excess liquidity from deposit growth to pay off maturing advances. Additionally, securities sold under repurchase agreements increased by $4.5 million.

The Corporation's other liabilities as of December 31, 2021 increased $29.2 million compared to December 31, 2020. As part of the CECL adoption on January 1, 2021, the Corporation recorded a $20.5 million allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures as a liability account. This amount represents expected credit losses over the contractual period for which the Corporation is exposed to credit risk resulting from a contractual obligation to extend credit. The Corporation also accrued $46.1 million of trade date accounting related to loan and investment securities purchases as of December 31, 2021, of which, the accrual was $6.2 million as of December 31, 2020. Additionally, as noted above, the derivative hedge liability decreased $34.4 million from December 31, 2020.

The Corporation continued to maintain all regulatory capital ratios in excess of the regulatory definition of “well-capitalized.” Details of the Corporation's stock repurchase program and regulatory capital ratios are discussed within the “CAPITAL” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

The Corporation's accounting and reporting policies conform to GAAP and general practices within the banking industry. As a supplement to GAAP, the Corporation provides non-GAAP performance measures, which management believes are useful because they assist investors in assessing the Corporation's performance. Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied, and are not audited. Although these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by investors to evaluate a company, they have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP. Where non-GAAP financial measures are used, the comparable GAAP financial measure, as well as the reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure can be found in the following tables.

Adjusted earnings per share, excluding PPP loans and acquisition-related expenses, are meaningful non-GAAP financial measures for management, as they provide a meaningful foundation for period-to-period and company-to-company comparisons, which management believes will aid both investors and analysts in analyzing our financial measures and predicting future performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are also used by management to assess the performance of the Corporation's business, because management does not consider these items to be relevant to ongoing financial performance on a per share basis.


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Non-GAAP financial measures such as tangible common equity to tangible assets, tangible earnings per share, return on average tangible assets and return on average tangible equity are important measures of the strength of the Corporation's capital and ability to generate earnings on tangible common equity invested by our shareholders. These non-GAAP measures provide useful supplemental information and may assist investors in analyzing the Corporation’s financial position without regard to the effects of intangible assets and preferred stock, but do retain the effect of accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses) in shareholder's equity. Disclosure of these measures also allows analysts and banking regulators to assess our capital adequacy on these same bases.

ADJUSTED EPS EXCLUDING PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM ("PPP") AND ACQUISITION RELATED EXPENSES - non-GAAP
(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders - GAAP$220,683 $205,531 $148,600 
Adjustments:
PPP loan income(3,207)(30,900)(22,418)
Acquisition-related expenses16,531 — — 
Acquisition-related provision expense16,755 — — 
Tax on adjustment(7,376)7,577 5,497 
Adjusted Net Income Available to Common Stockholders - non-GAAP$243,386 $182,208 $131,679 
Average Diluted Common Shares Outstanding (in thousands)57,950 53,984 54,220 
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share - GAAP$3.81 $3.81 $2.74 
Adjustments:
PPP loan income(0.06)(0.57)(0.41)
Acquisition-related expenses0.28 — 
Acquisition-related provision expense0.30 — 
Tax on adjustment(0.13)0.14 0.10 
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Common Share - non-GAAP$4.20 $3.38 $2.43 

TANGIBLE COMMON EQUITY TO TANGIBLE ASSETS - non-GAAP
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Total Stockholders' Equity (GAAP)$2,034,770 $1,912,571 
Less: Preferred stock (GAAP)(25,125)(125)
Less: Intangible assets (GAAP)(747,844)(570,860)
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)$1,261,801 $1,341,586 
Total assets (GAAP)$17,938,306 $15,453,149 
Less: Intangible assets (GAAP)(747,844)(570,860)
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)$17,190,462 $14,882,289 
Stockholders' Equity to Assets (GAAP)11.34 %12.38 %
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)7.34 %9.01 %
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)$1,261,801 $1,341,586 
Plus: Tax benefit of intangibles (non-GAAP)7,702 4,875 
Tangible common equity, net of tax (non-GAAP)$1,269,503 $1,346,461 
Common Stock outstanding (in thousands)59,171 53,410 
Book Value (GAAP)$33.96 $35.81 
Tangible book value - common (non-GAAP)$21.45 $25.21 
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TANGIBLE EARNINGS PER SHARE, RETURN ON TANGIBLE ASSETS AND RETURN ON TANGIBLE EQUITY - non-GAAP
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Average goodwill (GAAP)$671,485 $545,374 $543,919 
Average other intangibles (GAAP)35,885 27,590 32,106 
Average deferred tax on other intangibles (GAAP)(7,567)(5,452)(6,648)
Intangible adjustment (non-GAAP)$699,803 $567,512 $569,377 
Average stockholders' equity (GAAP)$1,972,445 $1,866,632 $1,825,135 
Average preferred stock (GAAP)(18,875)(125)(125)
Intangible adjustment (non-GAAP)(699,803)(567,512)(569,377)
Average tangible capital (non-GAAP)$1,253,767 $1,298,995 $1,255,633 
Average assets (GAAP)$17,220,002 $14,830,397 $13,466,269 
Intangible adjustment (non-GAAP)(699,803)(567,512)(569,377)
Average tangible assets (non-GAAP)$16,520,199 $14,262,885 $12,896,892 
Net income available to common stockholders (GAAP)$220,683 $205,531 $148,600 
Other intangible amortization, net of tax (GAAP)6,537 4,540 4,730 
Preferred stock dividend1,406 — — 
Tangible net income available to common stockholders (non-GAAP)$228,626 $210,071 $153,330 
Per Share Data:
Diluted net income available to common stockholders (GAAP)$3.81 $3.81 $2.74 
Diluted tangible net income available to common stockholders (non-GAAP)$3.95 $3.89 $2.83 
Ratios:
Return on average GAAP capital (ROE)11.19 %11.01 %8.14 %
Return on average tangible capital18.12 %16.17 %12.21 %
Return on average assets (ROA)1.29 %1.39 %1.10 %
Return on average tangible assets1.38 %1.47 %1.19 %


Return on average tangible capital is tangible net income available to common stockholders expressed as a percentage of average tangible capital.  Return on average tangible assets is tangible net income available to common stockholders expressed as a percentage of average tangible assets.

NET INTEREST INCOME

Net interest income is the most significant component of the Corporation's earnings, comprising 8082.8 percent of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2019.2022. Net interest income and margin are influenced by many factors, primarily the volume and mix of earning assets, funding sources, and interest rate fluctuations. Other factors include the level of accretion income on purchased loans, prepayment risk on mortgage and investment-related assets, and the composition and maturity of earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. Loans typically generate more interest income than investment securities with similar maturities. Funding from customer deposits generally costs less than wholesale funding sources. Factors such as general economic activity, Federal Reserve Board monetary policy, and price volatility of competing alternative investments, can also exert significant influence on our ability to optimize the mix of assets and funding and the net interest income and margin.

Net interest income is the excess of interest received from earning assets over interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities. For analytical purposes, net interest income is also presented on an FTE basis in the table that follows to reflect what our tax-exempt assets would need to yield in order to achieve the same after-tax yield as a taxable asset. The federal statutory rate of 21 percent was used for both 20192022, 2021, and 2018, while 35 percent was used for 2017,2020, adjusted for the TEFRA interest disallowance applicable to certain tax-exempt obligations. The lower effective income tax rate during the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 when compared to the same periods in 2017 were primarily the result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) enacted on December 22, 2017. The FTE analysis portrays the income tax benefits associated with tax-exempt assets and helps to facilitate a comparison between taxable and tax-exempt assets. Management believes that it is a standard practice in the banking industry to present net interest margin and net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis. Therefore, management believes these measures provide useful information for both management and investors by allowing them to make peer comparisons.

In 2019,For the increasesyear ended December, 31 2022, FTE asset yields increased 50 basis points compared to the same period in net interest income and average2021. Average earning assets were primarilyfor the year ended December 31, 2022 increased $2.4 billion compared to the same period in 2021, with loans accounting for $1.8 billion of the increase and investment securities accounting for $852.1 million of the increase. Of the $1.8 billion increase in average loans, $1.6 billion was attributable to the September 2019 MBTLevel One acquisition in additionon April 1, 2022, and the remaining increase was due to core organic loan and deposit growth and an increase in the investment securities portfolio. Asset yields decreased 1 basis point FTE and interest costs increased 34 basis points, resulting in an 35 basis point FTE decrease in net interest spread as compared to 2018. Asset yields decreased in 2019 primarily as a result of the Federal Reserve's discount rate decrease of 25 basis points at each of the Board's August, September and October 2019 meetings. Average earning assets increased $1.3 billion in 2019 compared to 2018 primarily as a result of organic loan growth andduring the MBT acquisition. In 2019, organic loan growth was $506.5 million, or 7 percent. The Corporation recognized fair value accretion income on purchasedperiod after excluding PPP loans, which is included in interest income, of $12.0averaged approximately $33.2 million and $14.1 million, respectively, for the twelve monthsyear ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, decreased to 3.69 percent for 20192022 compared to 4.00 percent in 2018.

Additional detailsan average of the Corporation's acquisitions, remaining loan fair value discount, accretable and nonaccretable yield can be found in NOTE 2. ACQUISITION, NOTE 6. ACCOUNTING FOR CERTAIN LOANS ACQUIRED IN A PURCHASE, and NOTE 22. INCOME TAX of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

In 2018, asset yields increased 26 basis points FTE and interest costs increased 35 basis points, resulting in an 9 basis point FTE decrease in net
interest spread as compared to 2017. Asset yields increased in 2018 primarily as a result of the Federal Reserve's discount rate increases of 25 basis points at each of the Board's March, June, September and December 2018 meetings. Interest costs also increased as both core deposits and wholesale funding rates increased year-over-year. Average earning assets increased $1.4 billion in 2018 compared to 2017 primarily as a result of organic loan growth and a full year of acquisition related earning assets. The Corporation recognized fair value accretion income on purchased loans, which is included in interest income, of $14.1approximately $433.7 million and $13.9 million, respectively, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. Net interest margin, on a tax equivalent basis, decreased to 4.00 percent for 2018 compared to 4.02 percent in 2017.same period of 2021.







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The increase in interest income, on an FTE basis, of $162.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 was primarily due to an increase in average earning assets, coupled with the FOMC's interest rate increases of an aggregate 425 basis points in 2022. Approximately $8.0 billion of the Corporation's loan portfolio, or 67 percent, is variable with 40 percent of the portfolio repricing within one month and 50 percent repricing within three months. Additionally, due to the FOMC interest rate increases in 2022, the yields on new and renewed loans increased for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. The PPP loans originated in 2021 and 2020 were recorded at an interest rate of only 1 percent. The Corporation recognized fee and interest income of $3.2 million on PPP loans in 2022, compared to $30.9 million in 2021, which is included in interest income. The Corporation also recognized fair value accretion income on purchased loans, which is included in interest income, of $10.1 million, which accounted for 6 basis points of net interest margin in the year ended December 31, 2022. Comparatively, the Corporation recognized $7.3 million of accretion income for the year ended December 31, 2021, or 5 basis points of net interest margin.

Interest costs increased 37 basis points, which mitigated a majority of the 50 basis point increase in asset yields and resulted in a 13 basis point FTE increase in net interest spread when compared to the same period in 2021. Interest costs have increased during the quarter due to deposit pricing pressure primarily in the municipal deposit space and a strategic focus on relationship pricing. Average interest-bearing deposits for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased $1.3 billion compared to the same period in 2021 due to the acquisition of Level One, which included $1.2 billion of interest-bearing deposits, and the remaining increase due to organic growth. Average non-interest bearing deposits for the year ended December 31, 2022 increased $752.2 million when compared to the same period in 2021 as $738.9 million were acquired from Level One, and the remaining increase due to organic growth. Non-interest bearing deposits represented 23 percent of the Corporation's total deposit balance as of December 31, 2022 and acts to mitigate deposit yield increases as interest rates rise. Average borrowings increased $248.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the same period of 2021 due to the additional $194.2 million of borrowings acquired from Level One. Interest-bearing deposits and borrowing costs for the year ended December 31, 2022 were 0.58 percent and 2.46 percent, respectively, compared to 0.24 percent and 1.97 percent, respectively, during the same period in 2021. Total cost of funds was 72 basis points for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to 35 basis points during the same period in 2021.

Net interest margin, on an FTE basis, increased 23 basis points to 3.41 percent for the year ended December, 31 2022 compared to 3.18 percent for the same period in 2021.

In 2021, the increase in average earning assets of $1.5 billion was primarily attributable to an increase in investment securities of $1.1 billion. Additionally, since the beginning of the PPP in April 2020, the Bank originated over $1.2 billion of PPP loans which averaged $433.7 million in 2021 and $601.8 million in 2020. The Corporation's organic loan growth offset the decline in PPP loans and resulted in an increase in average loans of $119.5 million. The liquidity generated from the SBA forgiveness of PPP loans, coupled with excess liquidity generated from deposit growth, resulted in the Corporation's utilization of the liquidity for organic loan growth and investment securities purchases.

Asset yields decreased 40 basis points FTE in 2021 compared to 2020. This decrease was primarily a result of the FOMC's interest rate decreases of 50 basis points on March 3, 2020 and 100 basis points on March 16, 2020 at the Committee's special meetings related to COVID-19. Additionally, one-month LIBOR also saw a significant decline from January 1, 2020 of 1.73 percent to December 31, 2021 of 0.10 percent. The yield of the investment portfolio decreased 28 basis points compared to the same period in 2020 as the current year purchases had a lower yield than the historic yield of the portfolio. The loan portfolio, which generally has an average yield higher than the investment portfolio, was 67.5 percent of earning assets in 2021 compared to 74.7 percent in 2020. Average investment securities were 28.4 percent of total earning assets compared to 22.5 percent in 2020. The PPP loans originated in 2021 and 2020 were recorded at an interest rate of only 1 percent, but the Corporation also recognized fee income of $26.5 million in 2021, compared to $16.2 million in 2020, which is included in interest income.

The Corporation also recognized fair value accretion income on purchased loans, which is included in interest income, of $7.3 million, which accounted for 5 basis points of net interest margin for the year ended December 31, 2021. Comparatively, the Corporation recognized $13.5 million of fair value accretion income, which accounted for 11 basis points of net interest margin for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Interest costs decreased 35 basis points, which mitigated a majority of the decrease in asset yields and resulted in only a 5 basis point FTE decrease in net interest spread as compared to the same period in 2020. Interest costs have decreased as management aggressively moved deposit rates down as wholesale funding rates declined and market conditions allowed. Interest-bearing deposits and borrowing costs for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 were 0.24 percent and 1.97 percent, respectively, compared to 0.60 percent and 1.91 percent, respectively, during the same period in 2020. Average borrowings decreased $128 million from 2020 as excess liquidity was used to payoff maturing FHLB advances. Average non-interest bearing deposits increased $448.2 million and equated to 20.7 percent of total deposits, compared to 19.3 percent in 2020. This increase, combined with the decrease in interest rates on interest-bearing deposits and debt repayments, resulted in a total cost of funds of 35 basis points compared to 70 basis points in 2020.
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Net interest margin is a function of net interest income and the level of average earning assets.  The following tablestable presents the Corporation’s interest income, interest expense, and net interest income as a percent of average earning assets for the three-year period ending in 2019.2022.
 Average Balance Interest
 Income /
Expense
 Average
Rate
 Average Balance Interest
 Income /
Expense
 Average
Rate
 Average Balance Interest
 Income /
Expense
 Average
Rate
(Dollars in Thousands)2019 2018 2017
Assets:                 
Interest-bearing deposits$211,683
 $4,225
 2.00% $110,232
 $2,241
 2.03% $75,417
 $736
 0.98%
Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock25,645
 1,370
 5.34
 24,538
 1,234
 5.03
 20,921
 894
 4.27
Investment Securities: (1)
                 
Taxable1,101,247
 27,815
 2.53
 841,203
 21,597
 2.57
 726,004
 17,489
 2.41
Tax-exempt (2)
987,006
 40,070
 4.06
 762,623
 32,290
 4.23
 632,076
 32,891
 5.20
Total investment securities2,088,253
 67,885
 3.25
 1,603,826
 53,887
 3.36
 1,358,080
 50,380
 3.71
Loans held for sale18,402
 780
 4.24
 11,425
 540
 4.73
 7,707
 462
 5.99
Loans: (3)
                 
Commercial5,631,146
 306,139
 5.44
 5,143,576
 274,302
 5.33
 4,267,651
 204,771
 4.80
Real estate mortgage811,188
 37,782
 4.66
 733,709
 33,549
 4.57
 679,284
 30,267
 4.46
Installment701,459
 38,071
 5.43
 640,310
 34,110
 5.33
 573,100
 28,204
 4.92
Tax-exempt (2)
527,995
 22,238
 4.21
 468,751
 18,813
 4.01
 353,542
 16,452
 4.65
Total loans7,690,190
 405,010
 5.27
 6,997,771
 361,314
 5.16
 5,881,284
 280,156
 4.76
Total earning assets10,015,771
 478,490
 4.78% 8,736,367
 418,676
 4.79% 7,335,702
 332,166
 4.53%
Net unrealized gain (loss) on securities available for sale17,676
     (14,790)     4,360
    
Allowance for loan losses(81,000)     (77,444)     (70,380)    
Cash and cash equivalents142,857
     131,925
     142,503
    
Premises and equipment99,343
     94,567
     97,446
    
Other assets896,673
     818,432
     686,598
    
Total Assets$11,091,320
     $9,689,057
     $8,196,229
    
Liabilities:                 
Interest-bearing deposits:                 
Interest-bearing deposit accounts$3,070,861
 $33,921
 1.10% $2,319,081
 $17,577
 0.76% $1,730,272
 $5,817
 0.34%
Money market deposit accounts1,300,064
 14,111
 1.09
 1,097,762
 6,721
 0.61
 938,959
 2,788
 0.30
Savings deposits1,242,468
 9,464
 0.76
 1,065,031
 5,230
 0.49
 844,825
 734
 0.09
Certificates and other time deposits1,673,292
 34,089
 2.04
 1,514,271
 22,014
 1.45
 1,339,866
 14,467
 1.08
Total interest-bearing deposits7,286,685
 91,585
 1.26
 5,996,145
 51,542
 0.86
 4,853,922
 23,806
 0.49
Borrowings644,729
 17,160
 2.66
 718,061
 17,545
 2.44
 664,045
 13,806
 2.08
Total interest-bearing liabilities7,931,414
 108,745
 1.37
 6,714,206
 69,087
 1.03
 5,517,967
 37,612
 0.68
Noninterest-bearing deposits1,495,949
     1,573,337
     1,514,829
    
Other liabilities94,342
     57,653
     52,909
    
Total Liabilities9,521,705
     8,345,196
     7,085,705
    
Stockholders' Equity1,569,615
     1,343,861
     1,110,524
    
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$11,091,320
 108,745
   $9,689,057
 69,087
   $8,196,229
 37,612
  
Net Interest Income (FTE)  $369,745
     $349,589
     $294,554
  
Net Interest Spread (FTE) (4)
    3.41%     3.76%     3.85%
                  
Net Interest Margin (FTE):                 
Interest Income (FTE) / Average Earning Assets    4.78%     4.79%     4.53%
Interest Expense / Average Earning Assets    1.09%     0.79%     0.51%
Net Interest Margin (FTE) (5)
    3.69%     4.00%     4.02%


 Average BalanceInterest
 Income /
Expense
Average
Rate
Average BalanceInterest
 Income /
Expense
Average
Rate
Average BalanceInterest
 Income /
Expense
Average
Rate
(Dollars in Thousands)202220212020
Assets:     
Interest-bearing deposits$296,863 $2,503 0.84 %$521,637 $634 0.12 %$319,686 $938 0.29 %
Federal Home Loan Bank stock35,580 1,176 3.31 28,736 597 2.08 28,736 1,042 3.63 
Investment Securities: (1)
Taxable2,056,586 38,354 1.86 1,751,910 29,951 1.71 1,282,827 24,440 1.91 
Tax-exempt (2)
2,653,611 85,292 3.21 2,106,180 70,039 3.33 1,440,913 53,596 3.72 
Total investment securities4,710,197 123,646 2.63 3,858,090 99,990 2.59 2,723,740 78,036 2.87 
Loans held for sale14,715 692 4.70 19,190 747 3.89 18,559 781 4.21 
Loans: (3)
Commercial (6)
7,877,271 380,621 4.83 6,818,968 276,368 4.05 6,755,215 286,773 4.25 
Real estate mortgage1,471,802 51,853 3.52 916,314 34,783 3.80 889,083 40,002 4.50 
Installment785,520 37,302 4.75 683,925 26,111 3.82 718,815 30,708 4.27 
Tax-exempt (2)
793,743 31,803 4.01 732,253 27,987 3.82 669,483 27,194 4.06 
Total loans10,943,051 502,271 4.59 9,170,650 365,996 3.99 9,051,155 385,458 4.26 
Total earning assets15,985,691 629,596 3.94 %13,579,113 467,217 3.44 %12,123,317 465,474 3.84 %
Total non-earning assets1,234,311 1,251,284 1,342,952 
Total Assets$17,220,002 $14,830,397 $13,466,269 
Liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits:
Interest-bearing deposit accounts$5,206,131 $32,511 0.62 %$4,769,482 $14,512 0.30 %$4,009,566 $20,239 0.50 %
Money market deposit accounts2,915,397 19,170 0.66 2,351,803 3,203 0.14 1,769,478 7,810 0.44 
Savings deposits1,927,122 5,019 0.26 1,754,972 1,886 0.11 1,534,069 3,641 0.24 
Certificates and other time deposits881,176 6,239 0.71 783,733 3,718 0.47 1,346,967 20,050 1.49 
Total interest-bearing deposits10,929,826 62,939 0.58 9,659,990 23,319 0.24 8,660,080 51,740 0.60 
Borrowings888,392 21,864 2.46 639,791 12,633 1.97 768,238 14,641 1.91 
Total interest-bearing liabilities11,818,218 84,803 0.72 10,299,781 35,952 0.35 9,428,318 66,381 0.70 
Noninterest-bearing deposits3,268,417 2,516,241 2,068,026 
Other liabilities160,922 147,743 144,790 
Total Liabilities15,247,557 12,963,765 11,641,134 
Stockholders' Equity1,972,445 1,866,632 1,825,135 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$17,220,002 84,803 $14,830,397 35,952 $13,466,269 66,381 
Net Interest Income (FTE)$544,793 $431,265 $399,093 
Net Interest Spread (FTE) (4)
3.22 %3.09 %3.14 %
Net Interest Margin (FTE):
Interest Income (FTE) / Average Earning Assets3.94 %3.44 %3.84 %
Interest Expense / Average Earning Assets0.53 %0.26 %0.55 %
Net Interest Margin (FTE) (5)
3.41 %3.18 %3.29 %


(1) Average balance of securities is computed based on the average of the historical amortized cost balances without the effects of the fair value adjustment. Annualized amounts are computed using a 30/360 day basis.

(2) Tax-exempt securities and loans are presented on a fully taxable equivalent basis, using a marginal tax rate of 21 percent for both 20192022, 2021 and 2018, while using 35 percent for 2017.2020. These totals equal $13,085, $10,732$24,590, $20,585 and $17,270,$16,966, respectively.

(3) Non-accruing loans have been included in the average balances.

(4) Net Interest Spread (FTE) is interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets minus interest expense expressed as a percentage of average interest-bearing liabilities.

(5) Net Interest Margin (FTE) is interest income expressed as a percentage of average earning assets minus interest expense expressed as a percentage of average earning assets.



(6) Commercial loans included $4.7 million, $106.6 million and $667.1 million of Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans at December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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NON-INTEREST INCOME

Non-interest income increasedtotaled $107.9 million in 2022, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 1.3 percent, from 2021. Customer related line items where decreases were experienced included net gains and fees on sales of loans of $9.6 million due to lower mortgage origination volume in 2022 compared to 2021, in addition to the $2.9 million gain on the portfolio mortgage loan sale that occurred in the second quarter of 2021, and in derivative hedge fees which decreased $0.5 million due to the rising interest rate environment. Offsetting these decreases were increases in customer related line items, which totaled $10.2 million, or 13.4 percent,with the most significant increases experienced in 2019service charges on deposit accounts, card payment fees, and fiduciary and wealth management fees, which were all influenced by the larger customer base from the Level One acquisition on April 1, 2022. Net realized gains on sales of available for sale securities decreased $4.5 million from 2021 and other income decreased $1.1 million in 2022, when compared to 2018. On September 1, 2019,2021, primarily as a result of a $1.9 million write-down of an equity investment in the Corporation acquired MBT,third quarter of 2022. Finally, gains on life insurance benefits of $6.0 million increased $3.8 million from 2021 as a result of increased BOLI death benefits.

Non-interest income totaled $109.3 million in 2021, a decrease of $0.6 million, or 0.5 percent, from 2020. Customer related line items increased $2.6 million in 2021 compared to 2020 with the largest increase of $4.6 million attributable to fiduciary and wealth management fees of which contributed $4.1$3.6 million was organic growth and $1.0 million resulted from the acquisition of Hoosier Trust Company. Additionally, service charges on deposit accounts increased $2.6 million due to both continued organic growth in the deposit customer base and a lesser impact from the COVID-19 pandemic on customer activity than in 2020. Finally, net gains and fees on sales of loans increased $1.4 million during 2021 as volume remained strong and was enhanced by a gain of $2.9 million from a $76.1 million portfolio mortgage loan sale. Offsetting these increases were decreases in customer related line items experienced in derivative hedge fees of $3.1 million and $2.9 million in card payment fees that resulted from the first full-year impact of the Durbin Amendment to the 2019Dodd-Frank Act, which became effective for the Bank on July 1, 2020. Finally, the largest variances in non-customer related line items when comparing 2021 to 2020, were an increase in non-interest income. gains on life insurance benefits of $2.1 million resulting from BOLI death benefits and a decrease in net realized gains on sales of available for sale securities of $6.2 million.

Details of the acquisitionLevel One and Hoosier Trust Company acquisitions can be found in NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONACQUISITIONS of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The increased customer base from the acquisition, in addition to organic growth, resulted in an increase in customer related line items of $10.4 million. The largest increases were recognized in derivative hedge fees, fiduciary and wealth management fees, card payment fees and service charges on deposit accounts which accounted for $9.7 million of the customer related line items increase.

Non-interest income increased $5.5 million, or 7.7 percent, in 2018 compared to 2017. Organic growth in 2018 coupled with a full year of the larger customer base from the 2017 acquisitions of Arlington Bank and IAB resulted in an increase in customer related line items of $4.5 million. The largest increases were recognized in service charges on deposit accounts, card payment fees and derivative hedge fees which accounted for $4.7 million of increase when compared to 2017.

Additionally, 2018 contained an increase in other income and gains on sales of available for sale securities of $3.3 million. The increases noted above were offset by a decrease of $2.5 million in gains on life insurance benefits when compared to 2017.

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES

Non-interest expense increased $26.8totaled $355.7 million in 2022, an increase of $76.5 million, or 12.227.4 percent from 2021. Level One acquisition-related costs in 2019 compared to 2018. The most significant factor contributing to the increase was the acquisition of MBT, as the Corporation recorded $13.7 million of acquisition-related expenses, primarily consisting of $5.3 million of contract termination and core system conversion expenses, $5.2 million of employee severance and retention expenses and $1.6 million of professional and other outside services expense. In addition to the acquisition-related expenses, MBT operations, after the acquisition, resulted in non-interest expense of $6.22022 totaled $16.5 million, of which $3.3$7.1 million was in salaries and employee benefits. Additionally, increases totaling $6.1 million were noted in equipment and software, outside data processing fees, and other real estate owned and foreclosure expense. Lastly, marketing expense increased $2.0 million, compared to 2018, primarily due to fair lending settlement expenses.

These increases were partially offset by a decrease in FDIC expense of $2.2 million in 2019 compared to 2018. The decrease was due to assessment credits being issued as a result of the FDIC insurance fund reaching the FDIC's target minimum reserve ratio.

Non-interest expenses increased $14.4 million, or 7.0 percent, in 2018 compared to 2017. With the Arlington Bank and IAB acquisitions occurring in May and July 2017, respectively, 2018 reflected the first full year of non-interest expenses associated with the significantly larger franchise and customer base. The largest increase was in salaries and employee benefits of $11.9 million, or 9.9 percent, over 2017 primarily due to the addition of Arlington Bank and IAB personnel. Other categories experiencing increases in 2018 compared to 2017 were net occupancy, equipment, marketing, outside data processing fees, and other expenses, which increased by $5.9 million. Additionally, intangible asset amortization increased $1.1 million due to amortization related to the Arlington Bank and IAB intangibles.

Partially offsetting the increases was a $4.6 million decrease in professional and other outside services, $6.0 million was reflected in salaries and employee benefits, and $2.2 million in equipment expenses and outside data processing expenses. The acquisition-related expenses were primarily contract termination charges, core system conversion expenses, transaction advisory services, and employee retention bonuses and severance. Additionally, $20.0 million of post-acquisition non-interest expenses related to Level One operations were recorded during 2022, which primarily included $13.8 million in salaries and employee benefits and $3.1 million in net occupancy expenses. In addition to the salary and benefits expense increases related to the acquisition of Level One, merit and incentive expense increases contributed to the overall $39.9 million increase in salaries and employee benefits for 2022 compared to 2021. Increases in other expenses of $7.4 million, in 2022 over 2021, were driven by higher customer-related contingent losses, increased customer related travel and entertainment expenses, and increased mortgage servicing rights amortization. Equipment and outside data processing expenses increased $4.5 million and $3.4 million, respectively, as the Corporation's investment in customer-facing digital solutions in 2022, such as online account origination, resulted in increased software costs when compared to 2021. As the Bank continues to grow both organically and via acquisition, FDIC assessments have increased $4.0 million when compared to 2021. Finally, intangible asset amortization increased $2.5 million due to the core deposit intangible and non-compete amortization related to the Level One acquisition.

Non-interest expense totaled $279.2 million in 2021, an increase of $15.8 million, or 6.0 percent, over 2020. The largest contributing factor was an $11.1 million increase in salaries and employee benefits primarily due to Arlington Bankhigher salary and IAB contract termination, system conversionincentive expenses based upon current year financial results along with higher employee benefit costs primarily from rising health insurance costs. Additionally, other outside data processing fees increased $3.9 million in 2021, when compared to 2020, primarily due to increased loan processing expense and professionaldigital platform delivery expenses in 2021, due to the Corporation's deployment of $6.3 million recognized in 2017.online account origination technology. The Corporation also realizedrecorded reduced expense in 2020 from the sunsetting of a decreasedebit rewards program which contributed to the increase in outside data processing fees in 2021. Professional and other real estate ownedoutside services increased $3.0 million in 2021 as projects that were delayed in 2020, due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, were resumed. The Corporation also recorded $0.5 million of expense directly related to the acquisition of Level One which contributed to the increase in professional and foreclosureother outside services in 2021 over 2020. Finally, other expenses increased $1.3 million primarily due to a $1.4 million increase in amortization of $433,000 whenmortgage servicing rights as the mortgage servicing portfolio increased in 2021 resulting from a $76.1 million portfolio mortgage loan sale and an increase in held for sale loans being sold with servicing rights retained. The $3.4 million decline in net occupancy expenses in 2021 compared to 2017.2020 was primarily driven by elevated expense in 2020, which included a charge of $3.8 million in net occupancy expenses related to the consolidation of seventeen banking centers.

Details of the Level One and Hoosier Trust Company acquisitions can be found in NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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INCOME TAX EXPENSETAXES

The Corporation’s federal statutory income tax rate for 2022 is 21 percent and its state tax rate varies from 0 to 9.5 percent depending on the state in which the subsidiary company operates. The Corporation’s effective tax rate, which was 13.1 percent in 2022 and 14.6 percent in 2021, is lower than the blended effective statutory federal and state rates primarily due to the Corporation’s income on tax-exempt securities and loans, income generated by the subsidiaries operating in a state with no state or local income tax, income tax credits generated from investments in affordable housing projects, and tax-exempt earnings from bank-owned life insurance contracts. 

Income tax expense in 20192022 was $29.3$33.6 million on pre-tax income of $193.8$255.7 million, or 15.113.1 percent. For 2018,2021, income tax expense was $29.0$35.3 million on pre-tax income of $188.1$240.8 million, or 15.414.6 percent.

Additional The lower effective income tax rate in 2022 compared to 2021 was primarily driven by an increases in tax-exempt earnings and gains on life insurance, which are also non-taxable. The detailed reconciliation of federal statutory to actual tax expense details are discussed within the “INCOME TAXES” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations andis shown in NOTE 22.19. INCOME TAX of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The Corporation’s tax asset, deferred and receivable increased from $35.6 million at December 31, 2021 to $111.2 million at December 31, 2022, which included the Corporation’s net deferred tax asset increasing from $24.3 million at December 31, 2021 to $109.5 million at December 31, 2022. The $85.2 million increase in the Corporation’s net deferred tax asset was primarily due to accounting for unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities and an increase in CECL from the acquisition of Level One.

CAPITAL

Stockholders' Equity - CECL Adjustment

On SeptemberThe Corporation adopted the current expected credit losses ("CECL") model for calculating the allowance for credit losses on January 1, 2019,2021. CECL replaces the previous "incurred loss" model for measuring credit losses, which encompassed allowances for current known and inherent losses within the portfolio, with an "expected loss" model for measuring credit losses, which encompasses allowances for losses expected to be incurred over the life of the portfolio. As of the adoption and day one measurement date of January 1, 2021, the Corporation acquired 100 percentrecorded a one-time cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings, net of MBT. Pursuant toincome taxes, of $68.0 million.

Preferred Stock
As part of the merger agreement, each MBT shareholder received 0.275Level One acquisition, the Corporation issued 10,000 shares of newly created 7.5 percent non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, with a liquidation preference of $2,500 per share, in exchange for the Corporation's commonoutstanding Level One Series B preferred stock, forand as part of that exchange, each outstanding Level One depositary share representing a 1/100th interest in a share of MBT commonthe Level One preferred stock held. The Corporation issued approximately 6.4 million shares of common stock, which was valued at approximately $229.9 million. Details regarding the MBT acquisition are discussed in NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONconverted into a depositary share of the NotesCorporation representing a 1/100th interest in a share of its newly issued preferred stock. As a result of the issuance, the Corporation had $25.0 million of outstanding preferred stock at December 31, 2022. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, the Corporation declared and paid dividends of $46.88 per share (equivalent to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8$0.4688 per depositary share) equal to $1.4 million. The Series A preferred stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital for purposes of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.the regulatory capital calculations.

Stock Repurchase Program

On September 3, 2019,January 27, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Corporation approved a stock repurchase program of up to 3 million3,333,000 shares of the Corporation's outstanding common stock; provided, however, that the total aggregate investment in shares repurchased under the program may not exceed $75 million.$100,000,000. On a share basis, the amount of common stock subject to the repurchase program representsrepresented approximately 56 percent of the Corporation's outstanding shares. The actual timing, number and share priceshares at the time the program became effective. During 2022, the Corporation did not repurchase any shares of its common stock pursuant to the repurchase program. As of December 31, 2022, the Corporation had approximately 2.7 million shares purchasedat a maximum aggregate value of $74.5 million available to repurchase under the repurchase program will beprogram.

In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”) was enacted. Among other things, the IRA imposes a new 1 percent excise tax on the fair market value of stock repurchased after December 31, 2022 by publicly traded U.S. corporations (like the Corporation). With certain exceptions, the value of stock repurchased is determined atnet of stock issued in the Corporation's discretion and will depend upon such factors as the market price of the stock, general market and economic conditions and applicable legal requirements. During 2019, the Corporation repurchased 516,016year, including shares of common stock for a total amount of $19.0 million at an average price of $36.90. All shares repurchased under the stock repurchase program were retired upon settlement.issued pursuant to compensatory arrangements.

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Regulatory Capital

Capital adequacy is an important indicator of financial stability and performance. The Corporation and the Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies and are assigned to a capital category. The assigned capital category is largely determined by four ratios that are calculated according to the regulations: total risk-based capital, tier 1 risk-based capital, CET1, and tier 1 leverage ratios. The ratios are intended to measure capital relative to assets and credit risk associated with those assets and off-balance sheet exposures of the entity. The capital category assigned to an entity can also be affected by qualitative judgments made by regulatory agencies about the risk inherent in the entity's activities that are not part of the calculated ratios.

There are five capital categories defined in the regulations, ranging from well capitalized“well capitalized” to critically undercapitalized.“critically undercapitalized”. Classification of a bank in any of the undercapitalized categories can result in actions by regulators that could have a material effect on a bank's operations. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total andrisk-based capital, tier 1 capital and common equity tier 1 capital, in each case, to risk-weighted assets, and of tier 1 capital to average assets, or leverage ratio, all of which are calculated as defined in the
regulations. Banks with lower capital levels are deemed to be undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized“undercapitalized”, “significantly undercapitalized” or critically undercapitalized,“critically undercapitalized”, depending on their actual levels. The appropriate federal regulatory agency may also downgrade a bank to the next lower capital category upon a determination that the bank is in an unsafe or unsound practice. Banks are required to monitor closely their capital levels and to notify their appropriate regulatory agency of any basis for a change in capital category.

Basel III was effective for the Corporation on January 1, 2015. Basel III requires the Corporation and the Bank to maintain a minimum ratio of CET1 capital to risk weighted assets, as defined in the regulation. Under the Basel III rules, in order to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividends, the Corporation must hold a capital conservation buffer above the adequately capitalized CET1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio. The capital conservation buffer was phased in from zero percent in 2015 to the fully-implemented 2.50 percent in 2019. Under Basel III, the Corporation and Bank elected to opt-out of including accumulated other comprehensive income in regulatory capital.

As of December 31, 2019, the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to be considered well capitalized. There is no threshold for well capitalized status for bank holding companies. The Corporation's and Bank's actual and required capital ratios as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were as follows:
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Prompt Corrective Action Thresholds

Actual
Adequately Capitalized
Well Capitalized
December 31, 2019Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets










First Merchants Corporation$1,400,617

14.29%
$783,946

8.00%
N/A

N/A
First Merchants Bank1,267,649

12.87

787,753

8.00

$984,691

10.00%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets










First Merchants Corporation$1,255,333

12.81%
$587,960

6.00%
N/A

N/A
First Merchants Bank1,187,365

12.06

590,815

6.00

$787,753

8.00%
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets










First Merchants Corporation$1,188,970

12.13%
$440,970

4.50%
N/A

N/A
First Merchants Bank1,187,365

12.06

443,111

4.50

$640,049

6.50%
Tier 1 capital to average assets










First Merchants Corporation$1,255,333

10.54%
$476,383

4.00%
N/A

N/A
First Merchants Bank1,187,365

9.99

475,564

4.00

$594,455

5.00%







Prompt Corrective Action Thresholds
 Actual
Adequately Capitalized
Well Capitalized
December 31, 2018Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets










First Merchants Corporation$1,177,725

14.61%
$644,871

8.00%
N/A

N/A
First Merchants Bank1,092,602

13.46

649,531

8.00

$811,914

10.00%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets










First Merchants Corporation$1,032,173

12.80%
$483,653

6.00%
N/A

N/A
First Merchants Bank1,012,050

12.47

487,148

6.00

$649,531

8.00%
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets










First Merchants Corporation$966,032

11.98%
$362,740

4.50%
N/A

N/A
First Merchants Bank1,012,050

12.47

365,361

4.50

$527,744

6.50%
Tier 1 capital to average assets










First Merchants Corporation$1,032,173

10.91%
$378,379

4.00%
N/A

N/A
First Merchants Bank1,012,050

10.70

379,397

4.00

$472,996

5.00%




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Basel III requires the Corporation and the Bank to maintain the minimum capital and leverage ratios as defined in the regulation and as illustrated in the table below, which capital to risk-weighted asset ratios include a 2.5 percent capital conservation buffer. Under Basel III, in order to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividends, the Corporation must hold a 2.5 percent capital conservation buffer above the adequately capitalized CET1 to risk-weighted assets ratio (which buffer is reflected in the required ratios below). Under Basel III, the Corporation and Bank elected to opt-out of including accumulated other comprehensive income in regulatory capital. As of December 31, 2022, the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to be considered well capitalized under the fully phased-in Basel III capital rules. There is no threshold for well capitalized status for bank holding companies.

As part of a March 27, 2020 joint statement of federal banking regulators, an interim final rule that allowed banking organizations to mitigate the effects of the CECL accounting standard on their regulatory capital was announced. Banking organizations could elect to mitigate the estimated cumulative regulatory capital effects of CECL for up to two years. This two-year delay was to be in addition to the three-year transition period that federal banking regulators had already made available. While the 2021 CAA provided for a further extension of the mandatory adoption of CECL until January 1, 2022, the federal banking regulators elected to not provide a similar extension to the two year mitigation period applicable to regulatory capital effects. Instead, the federal banking regulators require that, in order to utilize the additional two-year delay, banking organizations must have adopted the CECL standard no later than December 31, 2020, as required by the CARES Act. As a result, because implementation of the CECL standard was delayed by the Corporation until January 1, 2021, it began phasing in the cumulative effect of the adoption on its regulatory capital, at a rate of 25 percent per year, over a three-year transition period that began on January 1, 2021. Under that phase-in schedule, the cumulative effect of the adoption will be fully reflected in regulatory capital on January 1, 2024.

The Corporation's and Bank's actual and required capital ratios as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were as follows:
Prompt Corrective Action Thresholds
ActualBasel III Minimum Capital RequiredWell Capitalized
December 31, 2022AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation$1,882,254 13.08 %$1,511,230 10.50 %N/AN/A
First Merchants Bank1,822,296 12.65 1,513,064 10.50 $1,441,014 10.00 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation$1,558,281 10.83 %$1,223,377 8.50 %N/AN/A
First Merchants Bank1,641,210 11.39 1,224,862 8.50 $1,152,811 8.00 %
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation$1,533,281 10.65 %$1,007,487 7.00 %N/AN/A
First Merchants Bank1,641,210 11.39 1,008,710 7.00 $936,659 6.50 %
Tier 1 capital to average assets
First Merchants Corporation$1,558,281 9.10 %$684,758 4.00 %N/AN/A
First Merchants Bank1,641,210 9.60 683,680 4.00 $854,600 5.00 %
Prompt Corrective Action Thresholds
 ActualBasel III Minimum Capital RequiredWell Capitalized
December 31, 2021AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation$1,582,481 13.92 %$1,193,840 10.50 %N/AN/A
First Merchants Bank1,453,358 12.74 1,197,515 10.50 $1,140,490 10.00 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation$1,374,240 12.09 %$966,442 8.50 %N/AN/A
First Merchants Bank1,309,685 11.48 969,417 8.50 $912,392 8.00 %
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation$1,327,634 11.68 %$795,893 7.00 %N/AN/A
First Merchants Bank1,309,685 11.48 798,343 7.00 $741,319 6.50 %
Tier 1 capital to average assets
First Merchants Corporation$1,374,240 9.30 %$590,758 4.00 %N/AN/A
First Merchants Bank1,309,685 8.88 589,994 4.00 $737,493 5.00 %

On April 9, 2020, federal banking regulators issued an interim final rule to modify the Basel III regulatory capital rules applicable to banking
organizations to allow those organizations participating in the PPP to neutralize the regulatory capital effects of participating in the program. The
interim final rule, which became effective April 13, 2020, clarified that PPP loans receive a zero percent risk weight for purposes of determining
risk-weighted assets and the CET1, tier 1 and total risk-based capital ratios. At December 31, 2022 and 2021, risk-weighted assets included $4.7 million and $106.6 million, respectively, of PPP loans at a zero risk weight.

Basel III permits banks with less than $15 billion in assets to continue to treat trust preferred securities as tier 1 capital. This treatment is permanently grandfathered as tier 1 capital even if the Corporation should ever exceed $15 billion in assets due to organic growth but not following certain mergers or acquisitions. As a result, while the Corporation’s total assets exceeded $15 billion as of December 31, 2021, the Corporation has continued to treat its trust preferred securities as tier 1 capital as of such date. However, under certain amendments to the “transition rules” of Basel III, if a bank holding company that held less than $15 billion of assets as of December 31, 2009 (which would include the Corporation) acquires a bank holding company with under $15 billion in assets at the time of acquisition (which would include Level One), and the resulting organization has total consolidated assets of $15 billion or more as reported on the resulting organization’s call report for the period in which the transaction occurred, the resulting organization must begin reflecting its trust preferred securities as tier 2 capital at such time.
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As a result, effective with the April 1, 2022 consummation of the Level One merger, the Corporation began reflecting all of its trust preferred securities as tier 2 capital.

Management believes that all of the abovedisclosed capital ratios are meaningful measurements for evaluating the safety and soundness of the Corporation. Traditionally, the banking regulators have assessed bank and bank holding company capital adequacy based on both the amount and the composition of capital, the calculation of which is prescribed in federal banking regulations. The Federal Reserve focuses its assessment of capital adequacy on a component of Tiertier 1 capital known as CET1. Because the Federal Reserve has long indicated that voting common shareholders' equity (essentially Tiertier 1 risk-based capital less preferred stock and non-controlling interest in subsidiaries) generally should be the dominant element in Tiertier 1 risk-based capital, this focus on CET1 is consistent with existing capital adequacy categories. Tier I regulatory capital consists primarily of total stockholders’ equity and subordinated debentures issued to business trusts categorized as qualifying borrowings, less non-qualifying intangible assets and unrealized net securities gains or losses.


December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018

First Merchants Corporation
First Merchants Bank
First Merchants Corporation
First Merchants Bank
Total Risk-Based Capital






Total Stockholders' Equity (GAAP)$1,786,437

$1,787,006

$1,408,260

$1,456,220
Adjust for Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss (1)
(27,874)
(30,495)
21,422

19,031
Less: Preferred Stock(125)
(125)
(125)
(125)
Add: Qualifying Capital Securities66,363



66,141


Less: Disallowed Goodwill and Intangible Assets(569,468)
(569,021)
(463,525)
(463,076)
Total Tier 1 Capital (Regulatory)1,255,333

1,187,365

1,032,173

1,012,050
Qualifying Subordinated Debentures65,000



65,000


Allowance for Loan Losses Includible in Tier 2 Capital80,284

80,284

80,552

80,552
Total Risk-Based Capital (Regulatory)$1,400,617

$1,267,649

$1,177,725

$1,092,602








Net Risk-Weighted Assets (Regulatory)$9,799,329

$9,846,913

$8,060,882

$8,119,141
Average Assets$11,909,571

$11,889,092

$9,459,477

$9,459,925








Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio (Regulatory)14.29%
12.87%
14.61%
13.46%
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets12.81%
12.06%
12.80%
12.47%
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets10.54%
9.99%
10.91%
10.70%








Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio






Total Tier 1 Capital (Regulatory)$1,255,333

$1,187,365

$1,032,173

$1,012,050
Less: Qualified Capital Securities(66,363)


(66,141)

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (Regulatory)$1,188,970

$1,187,365

$966,032

$1,012,050








Net Risk-Weighted Assets (Regulatory)$9,799,329

$9,849,913

$8,060,882

$8,119,141
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio (Regulatory)12.13%
12.06%
11.98%
12.47%


A reconciliation of GAAP measures to regulatory measures (non-GAAP) are detailed in the following table for the periods indicated.

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
(Dollars in Thousands)First Merchants CorporationFirst Merchants BankFirst Merchants CorporationFirst Merchants Bank
Total Risk-Based Capital
Total Stockholders' Equity (GAAP)$2,034,770 $2,119,316 $1,912,571 $1,896,393 
Adjust for Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss (1)
239,151 237,094 (55,113)(57,352)
Less: Preferred Stock(25,125)(125)(125)(125)
Add: Qualifying Capital Securities25,000 — 46,606 — 
Less: Disallowed Goodwill and Intangible Assets(738,206)(737,758)(564,002)(563,554)
Add: Modified CECL Transition Amount23,028 23,028 34,542 34,542 
Less: Disallowed Deferred Tax Assets(337)(345)(239)(219)
Total Tier 1 Capital (Regulatory)1,558,281 1,641,210 1,374,240 1,309,685 
Qualifying Subordinated Debentures143,103 — 65,000 — 
Allowance for Loan Losses Includible in Tier 2 Capital180,870 181,086 143,241 143,673 
Total Risk-Based Capital (Regulatory)$1,882,254 $1,822,296 $1,582,481 $1,453,358 
Net Risk-Weighted Assets (Regulatory)$14,392,671 $14,410,136 $11,369,907 $11,404,902 
Average Assets$17,118,953 $17,092,008 $14,768,956 $14,749,855 
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio (Regulatory)13.08 %12.65 %13.92 %12.74 %
Tier 1 Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets10.83 %11.39 %12.09 %11.48 %
Tier 1 Capital to Average Assets9.10 %9.60 %9.30 %8.88 %
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio
Total Tier 1 Capital (Regulatory)$1,558,281 $1,641,210 $1,374,240 $1,309,685 
Less: Qualified Capital Securities(25,000)— (46,606)— 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (Regulatory)$1,533,281 $1,641,210 $1,327,634 $1,309,685 
Net Risk-Weighted Assets (Regulatory)$14,392,671 $14,410,136 $11,369,907 $11,404,902 
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio (Regulatory)10.65 %11.39 %11.68 %11.48 %


(1) Includes net unrealized gains or losses on available for sale securities, net gains or losses on cash flow hedges, and amounts resulting from the application of the applicable accounting guidance for defined benefit and other postretirement plans.


In management's view, certain non-GAAP financial measures, when taken together with the corresponding GAAP financial measures and ratios, provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance. We believe investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures and ratios in assessing our operating results and related trends, and when forecasting future periods. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not a substitute for or preferable to, financial measures and ratios presented in accordance with GAAP.

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TableThe Corporation's tangible common equity measures are capital adequacy metrics that are meaningful to the Corporation, as well as analysts and investors, in assessing the Corporation's use of Contentsequity and in facilitating period-to-period and company-to-company comparisons. Tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio was 7.34 percent at December 31, 2022, and 9.01 percent at December 31, 2021. The decrease in tangible common equity and tangible assets is primarily due to the decline in mark-to-market values associated with our available for sale investment securities portfolio. At December 31, 2021, the available for sale portfolio had a net unrealized gain of $75.9 million compared to a net unrealized loss of $296.7 million at December 31, 2022. This decline in value is due to interest rate changes and not due to credit quality.
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Additionally, management believes the following tables are also meaningful when considering performance measures of the Corporation. Non-GAAP financial measures such as tangible common equity to tangible assets, tangible earnings per share, return on average tangible capitalassets and return on average tangible assetsequity are important measures of the strength of the Corporation's capital and ability to generate earnings on tangible common equity invested by our shareholders. These non-GAAP measures provide useful supplemental information and may assist investors in analyzing the
Corporation’s financial position without regard to the effects of intangible assets and preferred stock.stock, but retain the effect of accumulated other comprehensive gains (losses) in shareholder's equity. Disclosure of these measures also allows analysts and banking regulators to assess our capital adequacy on these same bases.

Because these measures are not defined in GAAP or federal banking regulations, they are considered non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied, and are not audited. Although these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by investors to evaluate a company, they have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP.


The Corporation had a strong capital position as evidenced by the tangible common equity to tangible assets ratio of 10.16 percent at December 31, 2019, and 9.97 percent at December 31, 2018.
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Tangible Common Equity to Tangible Assets (non-GAAP)
(Shares and Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
Total Stockholders' Equity (GAAP)$1,786,437

$1,408,260
Less: Cumulative preferred stock (GAAP)(125)
(125)
Less: Intangible assets (GAAP)(578,881)
(469,784)
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)$1,207,431

$938,351
Total assets (GAAP)$12,457,254

$9,884,716
Less: Intangible assets (GAAP)(578,881)
(469,784)
Tangible assets (non-GAAP)$11,878,373

$9,414,932
Tangible common equity to tangible assets (non-GAAP)10.16%
9.97%
    
Tangible common equity (non-GAAP)$1,207,431
 $938,351
Plus: Tax Benefit of intangibles (non-GAAP)7,257
 5,017
Tangible common equity, net of tax (non-GAAP)$1,214,688
 $943,368
Common Stock outstanding55,368
 $49,350
December 31 - tangible book value - common (non-GAAP)$21.94
 $19.12


The following table details and reconciles tangible earnings per share, return on tangible capital and tangible assets to traditional GAAP measures for the periods ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
Average goodwill (GAAP)$478,143

$445,354
Average core deposit intangible (GAAP)27,067

27,770
Average deferred tax on CDI (GAAP)(5,588)
(5,703)
Intangible adjustment (non-GAAP)$499,622

$467,421
Average stockholders' equity (GAAP)$1,569,615

$1,343,861
Average cumulative preferred stock (GAAP)(125)
(125)
Intangible adjustment (non-GAAP)(499,622)
(467,421)
Average tangible capital (non-GAAP)$1,069,868

$876,315
Average assets (GAAP)$11,091,320

$9,689,057
Intangible adjustment (non-GAAP)(499,622)
(467,421)
Average tangible assets (non-GAAP)$10,591,698

$9,221,636
Net income available to common stockholders (GAAP)$164,460

$159,139
CDI amortization, net of tax (GAAP)4,736

5,307
Tangible net income available to common stockholders (non-GAAP)$169,196

$164,446
Per Share Data: 
 
Diluted net income available to common stockholders (GAAP)$3.19

$3.22
Diluted tangible net income available to common stockholders (non-GAAP)$3.28

$3.32
Ratios:


Return on average GAAP capital (ROE)10.48%
11.84%
Return on average tangible capital15.81%
18.77%
Return on average assets (ROA)1.48%
1.64%
Return on average tangible assets1.60%
1.78%


Return on average tangible capital is tangible net income available to common stockholders (annualized) expressed as a percentage of average tangible capital. Return on average tangible assets is tangible net income available to common stockholders (annualized) expressed as a percentage of average tangible assets.

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The tables within the “NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations reconcile traditional GAAP measures to these non-GAAP financial measures at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

LOAN QUALITY/QUALITY AND PROVISION AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOANCREDIT LOSSES ON LOANS

The Corporation'sCorporation’s primary lending focus is small business and middle market commercial, commercial real estate, public finance and residential real estate, which results in portfolio diversification.  Commercial loans are individually underwritten and judgmentally risk rated.  They are periodically monitored and prompt corrective actions are taken on deteriorating loans.  Consumer loans are typically underwritten with statistical decision-making tools and are managed throughout their life cycle on a portfolio basis.

Loan Quality

The quality of the loan portfolio and the amount of non-performing loans may increase or decrease as a result of acquisitions, organic portfolio growth, problem loan recognition and resolution through collections, sales or charge-offs. The performance of any loan can be affected by external factors such as economic conditions, or internal factors specific to a particular borrower, such as the actions of a customer's internal management.

At December 31, 2019,2022, non-performing loans totaled $16.8$42.5 million, a decrease of $10.5 million$843,000 from December 31, 2018. Loans not accruing interest income2021. Non-accrual loans totaled $15.9$42.3 million at December 31, 2019,2022, a decrease of $10.2 million$738,000 from the December 31, 2018 balance of $26.1 million. The Corporation's coverage ratio of allowance for loan losses to non-accrual loans increased from 308.1 percent at December 31, 2018 to 503.4 percent at December 31, 2019. See additional information in the “Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses” section of this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.2021.

Other real estate owned and repossessions, totaling $7.5$6.4 million increased $5.3 million during the twelve month period endingat December 31, 2019.2022, increased $5.9 million from December 31, 2021. The increase in other real estate owned was driven by the transfer ofis primarily related to a single commercialstudent housing property with a carrying value of $5.9$5.8 million. For other real estate owned, current appraisals are obtained to determine fair value as management continues to aggressively market these real estate assets.

AccruingAccording to applicable accounting guidance, loans 90-days or more delinquent totaled $69,000 at December 31, 2019,that no longer exhibit similar risk characteristics are individually evaluated to determine if there is a decrease of $1.8 million from the December 31, 2018 balance of $1.9 million. The decrease was primarily in real estate construction loans.

Impaired loans include loans deemed impaired according to the guidance set forth in ASC 310-10.need for a specific reserve. Commercial loans under $500,000 and consumer loans, with the exception of troubled debt restructures, are not individually evaluatedevaluated. The determination for impairment. A loanindividual evaluation is deemed impaired when,made based on current information or events that may suggest it is probable that not all amounts due of principal and interest, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, will not be collected substantially withincollected.

The Corporation's non-performing assets plus accruing loans 90 days or more delinquent and individually evaluated loans are presented in the contractual termstable below.
(Dollars in Thousands)December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Non-Performing Assets:  
Non-accrual loans$42,324 $43,062 
Renegotiated loans224 329 
Non-performing loans (NPL)42,548 43,391 
OREO and Repossessions6,431 558 
Non-performing assets (NPA)48,979 43,949 
Loans 90-days or more delinquent and still accruing1,737 963 
NPAs and loans 90-days or more delinquent$50,716 $44,912 


The non-accrual balances in the table above include troubled debt loan restructures totaling $11.1 million and $13.7 million as of the note.  At December 31, 2019, impaired loans totaled $11.7 million, a decrease2022 and 2021, respectively.

The composition of $10.3 million from the December 31, 2018 balance of $22.0 million. At December 31, 2019, a specific allowance for losses was not deemed necessary for impaired loans totaling $7.4 million as there was no identified loss on these credits. An allowance of $689,000 was recorded for the remaining balance of these impaired loans totaling $4.4 million, and is included in the Corporation’s allowance for loan losses.

The Corporation's non-performing assets plus accruing loans 90-days or more delinquent and impaired loans are presentedis reflected in the table below.following table.
(Dollars in Thousands)December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Non-performing assets and loans 90-days or more delinquent:  
Commercial and industrial loans$4,439 $8,273 
Agricultural land, production and other loans to farmers54 631 
Real estate loans 
Construction12 885 
Commercial real estate, non-owner occupied25,494 23,125 
Commercial real estate, owner occupied3,550 432 
Residential14,315 9,723 
Home equity2,742 1,840 
Individual's loans for household and other personal expenditures110 
Non-performing assets and loans 90-days or more delinquent$50,716 $44,912 
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 December 31,
December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands)2019
2018
Non-performing assets: 
 
Non-accrual loans$15,949

$26,148
Renegotiated loans841

1,103
Non-performing loans (NPL)16,790

27,251
Other real estate owned7,527

2,179
Non-performing assets (NPA)24,317

29,430
Loans 90-days or more delinquent and still accruing69

1,855
NPAs and loans 90-days or more delinquent$24,386

$31,285
Impaired loans$11,709

$22,025


The non-accrual balances in the above table include troubled debt restructures totaling $709,000 and $705,000 as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.


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PROVISION EXPENSE AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES ON LOANS    

The compositionCorporation adopted FASB Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of non-performingCredit Losses on Financial Instruments ("CECL") on January 1, 2021. CECL replaces the previous "incurred loss" model with an "expected loss" model of measuring credit losses, which encompasses allowances for losses expected to be incurred over the life of the portfolio. The new CECL model requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets plus accruingmeasured at amortized cost based on historical experiences, current conditions and reasonable and supportable economic forecasts. CECL also requires enhanced disclosures related to the significant estimates and judgments used in estimating credit losses, as well as credit quality and underwriting standards of an organization's portfolio. Additional details of the Corporation's methodology for measuring expected credit losses on loans 90-days or more delinquent is reflecteddiscussed in NOTE 5. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES of the following table.Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 December 31,
December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands)2019
2018
Non-performing assets and loans 90-days or more delinquent: 
 
Commercial and industrial loans$1,259

$2,052
Agricultural production financing and other loans to farmers183

679
Real estate loans 
 
Construction7,191

11,606
Commercial and farmland7,103

8,682
Residential6,810

5,987
Home equity1,795

1,815
Individual's loans for household and other personal expenditures45

110
Public finance and other commercial loans

354
Non-performing assets and loans 90-days or more delinquent$24,386

$31,285


Although the Corporation believes its underwriting and loan review procedures are appropriate for the various kinds of loans it makes, its results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected in the event the quality of its loan portfolio declines. Deterioration in the economic environment including residential and commercial real estate values may result in increased levels of loan delinquencies and credit losses.

In 2019, net charge-offs totaled $3.1 million, an increase of $1.4 million and $2.9 million from 2018 and 2017, respectively. In 2019, the corporation incurred charge-offs exceeding $500,000 on two commercial relationships, with said charge-offs totaling $3.6 million. One recovery above $500,000, in the amount of $738,000, was recognized on one commercial relationship during 2019. In 2018, the corporation incurred charge-offs exceeding $500,000 on two commercial relationships totaling $1.3 million. Recoveries above $500,000, totaling $809,000, were recognized on one commercial relationship during the twelve month period ending December 31, 2018.

The Corporation's loan loss experience is presented in the table below for the years indicated.
(Dollars in Thousands)2019
2018
2017
Allowance for loan losses: 
 
 
Beginning balance$80,552

$75,032

$66,037









Charge-offs6,621

7,983

5,028
Recoveries3,553

6,276

4,880
Net charge-offs3,068

1,707

148
Provision for loan losses2,800

7,227

9,143
Ending balance$80,284

$80,552

$75,032
Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans outstanding during the period0.04%
0.02%
0.00%
Ratio of allowance to non-accrual loans503.4%
308.1%
261.2%


The distribution of the net charge-offs by collateral classification is provided in the following table for the years indicated.
(Dollars in Thousands)December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
Net charge-offs: 
 
 
Commercial and industrial loans$239

$(257)
$(141)
Agricultural production financing and other farm loans10

37

(66)
Real estate loans




Construction1,226

734

(31)
Commercial and farmland1,160

(518)
(492)
Residential95

586

162
Home equity(69)
598

447
Individuals loans for household and other personal expenditures168

447

269
Public finance and other commercial loans239

80


Total net charge-offs$3,068

$1,707

$148



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Provision and Allowance for Loan Losses

TheCECL allowance for loan losses is maintained through the provision for loancredit losses, which is a charge against earnings. Based on management’s judgment as to the appropriate level of the allowance, for loan losses, the amount provided in any period may be greater or less than net loan losses for the same period. The determination of the provision amount and the adequacy of the allowance in any period is based on management’s continuing review and evaluation of the loan portfolio, including an internally administeredportfolio.

The Corporation’s total loan "watch" list and independent loan reviews.balance increased $2.8 billion, ending December 31, 2022 at $12.0 billion. The evaluation also takes into consideration identified credit problems, portfolio growth, management's judgment asLevel One acquisition added $1.6 billion to the impacttotal loan balance. Through the acquisition of current economic conditions onLevel One, the portfolioBank acquired an additional $43.5 million of PPP loans as of the acquisition date. As of December 31, 2022, the Corporation had $4.7 million of PPP loans outstanding compared to the December 31, 2021 balance of $106.6 million. The Corporation will continue to monitor legislative, regulatory, and supervisory developments related to the possibilityPPP. However, it anticipates that the majority of losses inherentthe Bank’s remaining PPP loans will be forgiven by the SBA in accordance with the loan portfolio that are not specifically identified.terms of the program. Additional details of the Level One acquisition are discussedincluded in NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES2. ACQUISITIONS of thethese Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.Statements.

Management believes thatAt December 31, 2022, the allowance for loancredit losses is adequate to cover incurredtotaled $223.3 million, which represents an increase of $27.9 million from December 31, 2021. The acquisition of Level One added $16.6 million in allowance for credit losses inherenton PCD loans and an additional $14.0 million in provision for credit losses on non-PCD loans. The allowance was offset by $2.7 million in net charge offs for the loan portfoliotwelve months ended December 31, 2022. As a percentage of loans, the allowance for credit losses was 1.86 percent at December 31, 2019. The process for determining the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses is critical2022, compared to the Corporation’s financial results. It requires management to make difficult, subjective2.11 percent at December 31, 2021 and complex judgments to estimate the effect of uncertain matters.1.41 percent at December 31, 2020. The allowance for loancredit losses considers current factors, economic conditions and ongoing internal and external examination processes and will increase or decrease as deemed necessary to ensure the allowance remains adequate. In addition, the allowance as a percentage of charge-offs and nonperformingtotal loans will change at different points in time based on credit performance, portfolio mix and collateral values. Management continually evaluatesless PPP loans was 1.86 percent as of December 31, 2022. The Corporation deems the commercialcurrent estimate for loan portfolio by including consideration of specific borrower cash flow analysis and estimated collateral values, types and amounts on non-performing loans, past and anticipated loancredit exposure as appropriate.

The Corporation's credit loss experience changesis presented in the composition oftable below for the loan portfolio, andyears indicated.

(Dollars in Thousands)202220212020
Allowance for loan/credit losses:   
Balances, December 31, 2021$195,397 $130,648 $80,284 
Impact of adopting ASC 326— 74,055 — 
Balances, January 1, 2021 Post-ASC 326 adoption— 204,703 — 
Loans charged off6,601 11,884 10,485 
Recoveries on loans3,927 2,578 2,176 
Net charge-offs2,674 9,306 8,309 
Provision for loan/credit losses— — 58,673 
CECL Day 1 non-PCD provision for credit losses13,955 — — 
CECL Day 1 PCD ACL16,599 — — 
Ending balance, December 31, 2021$223,277 $195,397 $130,648 
Ratio of net charge-offs during the period to average loans outstanding during the period0.02 %0.10 %0.09 %
Ratio of allowance for credit losses - loans to non-accrual loans527.5 %453.8 %212.5 %
Ratio of allowance for credit losses - loans to total loans outstanding1.86 %2.11 %1.41 %


There was $16.8 million in provision for credit losses for the current condition and amount of loans outstanding.

In conformance with ASC 805 and ASC 820, purchased loans are recorded at the acquisition date fair value. Such loans are included in the allowance to the extent a specific impairment is identified that exceeds the fair value adjustment on an impaired loan. An allowance may also be necessary if the historical loss and environmental factor analysis indicates losses inherent in a purchased portfolio exceed the fair value adjustment on the portion of the purchased portfolio not deemed impaired.

Attwelve months ended December 31, 2019,2022, compared to no provision for credit losses for the allowance for loan losses was $80.3 million, a decrease of $268,000 fromtwelve months ended December 31, 2018. During the twelve month period ending December 31, 2019, specific reserves on impaired loans decreased $1.2 million, while the loss reserve for loans not deemed impaired increased $915,000. As a percent of total loans, the allowance was 0.95 percent at December 31, 2019, compared to 1.11 percent at December 31, 2018.2021. The decline in the allowance as a percent of total loans was primarilyprovision is entirely due to an improvement in credit metrics and the acquisition of MBT, which resulted in $732.6 million of acquired loans that are excluded from the allowance for loan losses calculation.

Level One.
Loans are generally secured by specific items of collateral, including real property and business assets. Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment include estimating fair value using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans. If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized. This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor to the value. The fair value of real estate is determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. The appraisers determine the value of the real estate by utilizing an income or market valuation approach. Updated “as is” or “liquidation value” appraisals are obtained as individual circumstances and/or market conditions warrant. Partially charged off loans measured for impairment based on their collateral value are generally not returned to performing status subsequent to receiving updated appraisals or restructure of the loan. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a discounted cash flow analysis. Fair value on other collateral such as business assets is typically ascertained by assessing, either singularly or some combination of, asset appraisals, accounts receivable aging reports, inventory listings and/or customer financial statements. Both appraised values and values based on borrower’s financial information are discounted as considered appropriate based on age and quality of the information and current market conditions.

Loans deemed impaired according to guidance set forth in ASC 310 are evaluated during problem loan meetings held within each reporting period by a special assets management team. Loan collateral and customer financial information are reviewed and the level of impairment is assessed to determine appropriate reserve and/or charge-off amounts. Loans or portions of loans are charged off when they are considered uncollectible. It is the Corporation’s policy to recognize losses promptly to prevent overstatement of assets, earnings and capital.

The following table summarizes loan loss reserves by collateral segment for the periods ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.
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 December 31, 2019
(Dollars in Thousands)Commercial
Commercial
Real Estate

Consumer
Residential
Total
Allowance balances: 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment$

$231

$

$458

$689
Collectively evaluated for impairment32,902

28,547

4,035

14,111

79,595
Total allowance for loan losses$32,902

$28,778

$4,035

$14,569

$80,284
 December 31, 2018
(Dollars in Thousands)Commercial
Commercial
Real Estate

Consumer
Residential
Total
Allowance balances: 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment$

$1,435

$1

$436

$1,872
Collectively evaluated for impairment32,657

28,174

3,963

13,886

78,680
Total allowance for loan losses$32,657

$29,609

$3,964

$14,322

$80,552

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Net charge-offs totaling $2.7 million, $9.3 million, and $8.3 million were recognized for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, there was one individual charge-off greater than $500,000 that totaled $2.8 million. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, there were two individual recoveries greater than $500,000 that totaled $1.2 million. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, there were four individual charge-offs greater than $500,000 that totaled $9.0 million. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, there were two individual charge-offs greater than $500,000 that totaled $7.3 million. For the twelve months ending December 31, 2021 and 2020, there were not any individual recoveries greater than $500,000. The historical loss allocation for loans not deemed impaired according to ASC 450 is the productdistribution of the volume of loans withinnet charge-offs (recoveries) for the non-impaired criticizedtwelve months ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and non-criticized risk grade classifications, each segmented by call code, and the historical loss factor for each respective classification and call code segment. The historical loss factors are based upon actual loss experience within each risk and call code classification. The historical look back period for non-criticized loans is the most recent rolling-four-quarter average and aligns with the look back period for non-impaired criticized loans. This look back period includes all charge-offs from the most recent seven quarters. The loss factor computation for this allocation includes a segmented historical loss migration analysis of loans, by risk grade, to charge-off.

In addition to the specific reserves and historical loss components of the allowance, consideration is given to various environmental factors to help ensure that losses inherent in the portfolio2020 are reflected in the allowance for loan losses. The environmental component adjusts the historical loss allocations for commercial and consumer loans to reflect relevant current conditions that have an impact on loss recognition. Environmental factors that management reviews in the analysis include: National and local economic trends and conditions; trends in growth in the loan portfolio and growth in higher risk areas; levels of, and trends in, delinquencies and non-accruals; experience and depth of lending management and staff; adequacy of, and adherence to, lending policies and procedures including those for underwriting; industry concentrations of credit; and adequacy of risk identification systems and controls through the internal loan review and internal audit processes. Each environmental factor receives an individual qualitative allocation that reflects losses inherent in the portfolio that are not reflected in the historical loss components of the allowance.  As the economic environment has seen improvement during recent years, management believes losses inherent in the portfolio may not be immediately apparent for specific identification.following table.

(Dollars in Thousands)December 31, 2022December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Net charge-offs:   
Commercial and industrial loans$347 $5,185 $7,794 
Agricultural land, production and other farm loans(4)(60)(2)
Real estate loans
Construction(863)(101)
Commercial real estate, non-owner occupied2,817 3,334 (148)
Commercial real estate, owner occupied(896)619 56 
Residential(4)(283)(160)
Home equity526 157 487 
Individuals loans for household and other personal expenditures751 349 383 
Public finance and other commercial loans— — — 
Total net charge-offs$2,674 $9,306 $8,309 
The Corporation’s primary market areas for lending are central and northern Indiana, northeastern Illinois, central Ohio, and southeast Michigan. When evaluating the adequacy of the allowance, consideration is given to this regional geographic concentration and the closely associated effect changing economic conditions have on the Corporation’s customers. The allowance for loan losses at December 31, 2019 is reflective of both the banking environment within the Corporation’s footprint and the Corporation’s recent loan and loss trends.

Management continually evaluates the commercial loan portfolio by including consideration of specific borrower cash flow analysis and estimated collateral values, types and amounts on non-performing loans, past and anticipated loancredit loss experience, changes in the composition of the loan portfolio, and the current condition and amount of loans outstanding. The determination of the provision for loancredit losses in any period is based on management'smanagement’s continuing review and evaluation of the loan portfolio, and its judgment as to the impact of current economic conditions on the portfolio.

Beginning with the first quarter
GOODWILL

As of 2020,October 1, 2022 and October 1, 2021, the Corporation will adopt Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This new guidance was issued to address concerns that current generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) restricts the ability to record credit losses that are expected, but do not yet meet the “probable” threshold by replacing the current “incurred loss” model for recognizing credit losses with an “expected life of loan loss” model referred to as the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model.

Under the CECL model, certain financial assets carried at amortized cost, such as loans held for investment and held-to-maturity debt securities, are required to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The measurement of expected credit losses is to be based on information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. This measurement will take place at the time the financial asset is first added to the balance sheet and periodically thereafter. This differs significantly from the “incurred loss” model required under current GAAP, which delays recognition until it is probable a loss has been incurred. The change could materially affect how the allowance for loan losses is determined and cause a charge to earnings through the provision for loan losses. Such charge would adversely affect the financial condition of the Corporation.

The Corporation has developed models that satisfy the requirements of the new standard which will be governed by a system of internal controls and a cross-functional working group consisting of accounting, finance, and credit administration personnel. The loan portfolio was pooled into ten loan segments with similar risk characteristics for which the probability of default/loss given default methodology will be applied. The Corporation intends to utilize a one-year economic forecast period then revert to historical macroeconomic levels for the remaining life of the portfolio. A baseline macroeconomic scenario, along with three other scenarios, will be used to develop a range of estimated credit losses for which to determine the best estimate within.

The Corporation will record a one-time cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings, net of income taxes, on the consolidated balance sheet as of the beginning of the first quarter of 2020.  The allowance will increase by 55-65 percent because it will cover expected credit losses over the life of the loan portfolio, which approximates four years, and it includes all purchased loans that were previously excluded from the allowance for loan losses calculation. CECL also requires the establishment of a reserve for potential losses from unfunded commitments that is recorded in other liabilities, separate from allowance for credit losses, which is estimated to be approximately $18 million.

GOODWILL

Goodwill is reviewed at least annually for impairment. The Corporation completedperformed its most recent annual goodwill impairment test on October 1, 2019testing and in each valuation, the fair value exceeded the Corporation's carrying value; therefore, it was concluded based on current events and circumstances, goodwill iswas not impaired.impaired as of either date. The MBTLevel One acquisition on September,April 1, 20192022 resulted in $98.6$166.6 million of goodwill. In addition, the Hoosier acquisition on April, 1, 2021 resulted in $1.5 million of additional goodwill which includes an addition of $719,000 recorded in the fourth quarter of 2019 as a measurement period adjustment. There were no changes in goodwill for the year ending December 31, 2018.during that year. Details regarding the MBT acquisitionLevel One and Hoosier acquisitions are discussed in NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONACQUISITIONS of thethese Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


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LIQUIDITY

Liquidity management is the process by which the Corporation ensures that adequate liquid funds are available for the holding company and its subsidiaries. These funds are necessary in order to meet financial commitments on a timely basis. These commitments include withdrawals by depositors, funding credit obligations to borrowers, paying dividends to stockholders, paying operating expenses, funding capital expenditures, and maintaining deposit reserve requirements. Liquidity is monitored and closely managed by the asset/liability committee.
 
The Corporation’s liquidity is dependent upon the receipt of dividends from the Bank, which is subject to certain regulatory limitations and access to other funding sources. Liquidity of the Bank is derived primarily from core deposit growth, principal payments received on loans, the sale and maturity of investment securities, net cash provided by operating activities, and access to other funding sources.

The principal source of asset-funded liquidity is investment securities classified as available for sale, the market values of which totaled $1.8$2.0 billion at December 31, 2019, an increase2022, a decrease of $647.8$367.9 million, or 56.715.7 percent, from December 31, 2018.2021. Securities classified as held to maturity that are maturing within a short period of time can also be a source of liquidity. Securities classified as held to maturity and that are maturing in one year or less totaled $9.9$13.7 million at December 31, 2019.2022. In addition, other types of assets such as cash and interest-bearing deposits with other banks, federal funds sold and loans maturing within one year are sources of liquidity.

The most stable source of liability-funded liquidity for both the long-term and short-term is deposit growth and retention in the core deposit base. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase are also considered a source of liquidity. In addition, FHLB advances are utilized as a funding source. At December 31, 2019,2022, total borrowings from the FHLB were $351.1$823.7 million. The Bank has pledged certain mortgage loans and investments to the FHLB. The total available remaining borrowing capacity from the FHLB at December 31, 20192022 was $638.7$617.6 million.

The required payments relatedCorporation and the Bank receive outside credit ratings from Moody's. Both the Corporation and the Bank currently have Issuer Ratings of Baa1 with a Rating Outlook of Stable. Additionally, the Bank has a Baseline Credit Assessment Rating of a3. Management considers these ratings to operating leasesbe indications of a sound capital base and borrowingsstrong liquidity and believes that these ratings would help ensure the ready marketability of its commercial paper. Because of the Corporation's and Bank's current levels of long-term debt, management believes it could generate additional liquidity from various sources should the need arise.

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The following table presents the Corporation's material cash requirements from known contractual and other obligations at December 31, 2019 are as follows:2022:

Payments Due In
(Dollars in Thousands)2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 and
after

ASC 805 fair value adjustments at acquisition
Total(Dollars in Thousands)One Year or LessOver One YearTotal
Operating leases$3,434
 $3,157
 $3,033
 $2,654
 $2,585
 $10,198
 $
 $25,061
Federal funds purchased55,000













55,000
Deposits without stated maturityDeposits without stated maturity$13,105,937 $— $13,105,937 
Certificates and other time depositsCertificates and other time deposits1,148,819 127,989 1,276,808 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements187,946













187,946
Securities sold under repurchase agreements167,413 — 167,413 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances41,370

55,097

95,097

115,097

97

44,314



351,072
Federal Home Loan Bank advances460,097 363,577 823,674 
Federal Funds PurchasedFederal Funds Purchased171,560 — 171,560 
Subordinated debentures and term loans









142,322

(3,637)
138,685
Subordinated debentures and term loans1,183 150,115 151,298 
Total$287,750

$58,254

$98,130

$117,751

$2,682

$196,834

$(3,637)
$757,764
Total$15,055,009 $641,681 $15,696,690 


For further details related to the Corporation's deposits and borrowings, see NOTE 13.10. DEPOSITS and NOTE 11. BORROWINGS of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Additionally, the Corporation has entered into a number of long-term leasing arrangements to support ongoing activities. Details related to the Corporation's lease obligations are discussed within NOTE 10. LEASES of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report of Form 10-K.

Also, in the normal course of business, the Bank is a party to a number of other off-balance sheet activities that contain credit, market and operational risk that are not reflected in whole or in part in the consolidated financial statements. These activities primarily consist of traditional off-balance sheet credit-related financial instruments such as loan commitments and standby letters of credit.

Summarized credit-related financial instruments at December 31, 20192022 are as follows:
(Dollars in Thousands)December 31, 2022
Amounts of Commitments:
Loan commitments to extend credit$4,950,724 
Standby letters of credit40,784 
$4,991,508 
(Dollars in Thousands)December 31, 2019
Amounts of Commitments: 
Loan commitments to extend credit$3,005,064
Standby letters of credit30,200
 $3,035,264



Since many of the commitments are expected to expire unused or be only partially used, the total amount of unused commitments in the preceding table does not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

INTEREST SENSITIVITY AND DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Asset/Liability management has been an important factor in the Corporation's ability to record consistent earnings growth through periods of interest rate volatility and product deregulation. Management and the Board of Directors monitor the Corporation's liquidity and interest sensitivity positions at regular meetings to review how changes in interest rates may affect earnings.  Decisions regarding investment and the pricing of loan and deposit products are made after analysis of reports designed to measure liquidity, rate sensitivity, the Corporation’s exposure to changes in net interest income given various rate scenarios and the economic and competitive environments.


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It is the objective of the Corporation to monitor and manage risk exposure to net interest income caused by changes in interest rates.  It is the goal of the Corporation’s Asset/Liability management function to provide optimum and stable net interest income. To accomplish this, management uses two asset liability tools. GAP/Interest Rate Sensitivity Reports and Net Interest Income Simulation Modeling are constructed, presented and monitored quarterly. Management believes that the Corporation's liquidity and interest sensitivity position at December 31, 20192022 remained adequate to meet the Corporation’s primary goal of achieving optimum interest margins while avoiding undue interest rate risk.
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The following table presents the Corporation’s interest rate sensitivity analysis as of December 31, 2019.
 December 31, 2019
(Dollars in Thousands)1-180 Days
181-365 Days
1-5 Years
Beyond 5 Years
Total
Rate-Sensitive Assets: 
 

 

 
 
Interest-bearing deposits$118,263

$

$

$

$118,263
Investment securities148,834

112,748

555,860

1,778,621

2,596,063
Loans4,809,785

538,928

1,894,883

1,224,751

8,468,347
Federal Home Loan Bank stock



28,736



28,736
Total rate-sensitive assets$5,076,882

$651,676

$2,479,479

$3,003,372

$11,211,409
Rate-Sensitive Liabilities: 
 
 
 
 
Interest-bearing deposits$7,087,907

$811,653

$191,739

$12,261

$8,103,560
Federal funds purchased55,000







55,000
Securities sold under repurchase agreements187,946







187,946
Federal Home Loan Bank advances20,100

21,200

275,000

34,772

351,072
Subordinated debentures and term loans68,685



70,000



138,685
Total rate-sensitive liabilities$7,419,638

$832,853

$536,739

$47,033

$8,836,263
Interest rate sensitivity gap by period$(2,342,756)
$(181,177)
$1,942,740

$2,956,339



Cumulative rate sensitivity gap$(2,342,756)
$(2,523,933)
$(581,193)
$2,375,146

 
Cumulative rate sensitivity gap ratio 
 
 
 
 
at December 31, 201968.4%
69.4%
93.4%
126.9%
 
at December 31, 201874.8%
72.4%
91.1%
126.7%
 


2022.

 December 31, 2022
(Dollars in Thousands)1-180 Days181-365 Days1-5 YearsBeyond 5 YearsTotal
Rate-Sensitive Assets:     
Interest-bearing deposits$126,061 $— $— $— $126,061 
Investment securities97,873 105,060 997,075 3,063,780 4,263,788 
Loans6,512,836 482,345 2,985,969 2,031,838 12,012,988 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock— — 38,525 — 38,525 
Total rate-sensitive assets$6,736,770 $587,405 $4,021,569 $5,095,618 $16,441,362 
Rate-Sensitive Liabilities:     
Interest-bearing deposits$9,880,678 $760,835 $118,931 $448,884 $11,209,328 
Federal funds purchased171,560 — — — 171,560 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements167,413 — — — 167,413 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances375,000 85,000 285,000 78,674 823,674 
Subordinated debentures and term loans50,039 — — 101,259 151,298 
Total rate-sensitive liabilities$10,644,690 $845,835 $403,931 $628,817 $12,523,273 
Interest rate sensitivity gap by period$(3,907,920)$(258,430)$3,617,638 $4,466,801 
Cumulative rate sensitivity gap$(3,907,920)$(4,166,350)$(548,712)$3,918,089  
Cumulative rate sensitivity gap ratio     
at December 31, 202263.3 %63.7 %95.4 %131.3 % 
at December 31, 202160.3 %63.8 %85.0 %134.0 % 


The Corporation had a cumulative negative gap of $2.5$4.2 billion in the one-year horizon at December 31, 2019,2022, or 20.323.2 percent of total assets.

Net interest income simulation modeling, or earnings-at-risk, measures the sensitivity of net interest income to various interest rate movements. The Corporation's asset liability process monitors simulated net interest income under three separate interest rate scenarios; base, rising and falling. Estimated net interest income for each scenario is calculated over a twelve-month horizon. The immediate and parallel changes to the base case scenario used in the model are presented below. The interest rate scenarios are used for analytical purposes and do not necessarily represent management's view of future market movements. Rather, these are intended to provide a measure of the degree of volatility interest rate movements may introduce into the earnings of the Corporation.

The base scenario is highly dependent on numerous assumptions embedded in the model, including assumptions related to future interest rates. 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 products, such as savings, money market, interest-bearing and demand deposits, reflect management's best estimate of expected future behavior. Historical retention rate assumptions are applied to non-maturity deposits for modeling purposes.

The comparative rising 200 basis points and falling 100 basis points scenarios below, as of December 31, 2019,2022, assume further interest rate changes in addition to the base simulation discussed above. These changes are immediate and parallel changes to the base case scenario. Total rate movements (beginning point minus ending point) to each of the various driver rates utilized by management have the following results:
 
At December 31, 2019
 
RISING
FALLING
Driver Rates
(200 Basis Points)
(100 Basis Points)
Prime
200
(100)
Federal Funds
200
(100)
One-Year CMT
200
(100)
Three-Year CMT
200
(100)
Five-Year CMT
200
(100)
CD's
200
(24)
FHLB
200
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Results for the base, rising 200 basis points and falling 100 basis points interest rate scenarios are listed below based upon the Corporation’s rate sensitive assets and liabilities at
December 31, 2019. The net interest income shown represents cumulative net interest income over a twelve-month time horizon. Balance sheet assumptions used for the base scenario are the same for the rising and falling simulations.
 At December 31, 2019
  
RISING
FALLING
(Dollars in Thousands)Base
(200 Basis Points)
(100 Basis Points)
Net Interest Income$368,024

$389,367

$355,191
Variance from Base

$21,343

$(12,833)
Percent of Change from Base


5.8%
(3.5)%


The comparative rising 200 basis points and falling 100 basis points scenarios below, as of December 31, 2018, assume further interest rate changes in addition to the base simulation discussed above. These changes are immediate and parallel changes to the base case scenario. In addition, total rate movements (beginning point minus ending point) to each of the various driver rates utilized by management in the base simulation are as follows:
  At December 31, 2018
 
RISING
FALLING
Driver Rates
(200 Basis Points)
(100 Basis Points)
Prime
200
(100)
Federal Funds
200
(100)
One-Year CMT
200
(100)
Three-Year CMT
200
(100)
Five-Year CMT
200
(100)
CD's
200
(25)
FHLB
200
(100)


Results for the base, rising 200 basis points and falling 100 basis points interest rate scenarios are listed below based upon the Corporation’s rate sensitive assets and liabilities at December 31, 2018.2022. The net interest income shownchange from the base case 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.

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Rising 200 basis points from base case2.8%1.4 %
Falling 100 basis points from base case(2.3)%(0.9)%
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 At December 31, 2018
  
RISING
FALLING
(Dollars in Thousands)Base
(200 Basis Points)
(100 Basis Points)
Net Interest Income$344,064

$371,221

$330,990
Variance from Base 
$27,157

$(13,074)
Percent of Change from Base


7.9%
(3.8)%



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EARNING ASSETS

The following table presents the earning asset mix as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. Earning assets increased by $2.3$2.2 billion, or 15.1 percent, during the twelve months ended December 31, 2019.2022. The SeptemberApril 1, 20192022 acquisition of MBTLevel One contributed to increases in several categories. Additional details of the MBTLevel One acquisition can be found in NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONACQUISITIONS of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Interest-bearing timeInterest bearing deposits and investments securities increased $81.3decreased $348.1 million and $963.5 million, respectively, of which the MBT acquisition accounted for $281.2 million and $212.2 million of the increase in interest-bearing time deposits andfrom December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022 as excess liquidity was used to fund organic loan growth.

Total investment securities respectively. During 2019,decreased $260.6 million from December 31, 2021. The net unrealized gain on the Corporation deployed excess liquidity in theCorporation's available for sale investment securities portfolio.

Loansportfolio of $75.9 million at December 31, 2021 changed to a net unrealized loss of $296.7 million as of December 31, 2022. The change to a net unrealized loss position was due to changes in interest rates and loans held for sale increased $1.2 billion, as the MBT acquisition contributed $732.6 million to the loan growth. In 2019, organic loan growth was $506.5 million, or 7 percent. The largest loan segments that experienced increases were commercial and industrial, construction real estate and commercial and farmland real estate loans. No loan segments experienced decreases.not credit quality. Additional details of the changes in the Corporation's loan porfolioinvestment securities portfolio are discussed within NOTE 5. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE4. INVESTMENT SECURITIES of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Federal Home Loan Bank stockThe Corporation's total loan portfolio increased $4.1$2.8 million allfrom December 31, 2021, with $1.6 billion of which was due tothe increase resulting from the acquisition of MBT.

The following table presents the earning asset mix as ofLevel One. At December 31, 20192022, the Corporation's PPP loan portfolio, which included PPP loans from Level One, were primarily in the commercial and 2018.
 December 31,
December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands)2019 2018
Interest-bearing time deposits$118,263

$36,963
Investment securities available for sale1,790,025

1,142,195
Investment securities held to maturity806,038

490,387
Loans held for sale9,037

4,778
Loans8,459,310

7,224,467
Federal Home Loan Bank stock28,736

24,588
 $11,211,409

$8,923,378


DEPOSITS AND BORROWINGS

The table below reflectsindustrial loan class and totaled $4.7 million, a decrease of $145.4 million from the level of deposits and borrowed funds (federal funds purchased, repurchase agreements, FHLB advances, subordinated debentures and term loans) at December 31, 20192021 balance of $106.6 million plus the additional $43.5 million from Level One. Excluding the decline in PPP loans and 2018.
 December 31,
December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands)2019
2018
Deposits$9,839,956

$7,754,593
Federal funds purchased55,000

104,000
Securities sold under repurchase agreements187,946

113,512
Federal Home Loan Bank advances351,072

314,986
Subordinated debentures and term loans138,685

138,463
 $10,572,659

$8,425,554


Deposits increased $2.1the effect of Level One's acquired loans at acquisition date, the Corporation experienced organic loan growth of $1.3 billion, or 13.9 percent since December 31, 2021. All loan classes experienced increases from December 31, 2018. The MBT acquisition on September 1, 2019 resulted2021, with the exception of agricultural land, production and other loans to farmers, and the largest increases were in $1.1 billion of acquired deposits.residential real estate, commercial and industrial loans and construction real estate. Additional details regardingof the acquisitionchanges in the Corporation's loan portfolio are discussed within NOTE 2. ACQUISITION5. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K, and the "LOAN QUALITY AND PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES ON LOANS" section of this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Deposit increases, excludingFederal Home Loan Bank Stock increased $9.8 million from December 31, 2021. The Level One acquisition contributed $11.7 million to the increase, which was offset by the repurchase of excess stock by the FHLB of $1.9 million.
 December 31,December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands)20222021
Interest-bearing deposits$126,061 $474,154 
Investment securities available for sale1,976,661 2,344,551 
Investment securities held to maturity2,287,127 2,179,802 
Loans held for sale9,094 11,187 
Loans12,003,894 9,241,861 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock38,525 28,736 
 $16,441,362 $14,280,291 

DEPOSITS AND BORROWINGS

The table below reflects the level of deposits and borrowed funds (repurchase agreements, FHLB advances, subordinated debentures and term loans) at December 31, 2022 and 2021.
December 31,December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands)20222021
Deposits:
Demand deposits$8,448,797 $7,704,190 
Savings deposits4,657,140 4,334,802 
Certificates and other time deposits of $100,000 or more742,539 273,379 
Other certificates and time deposits468,712 389,752 
Brokered deposits65,557 30,454 
Total deposits14,382,745 12,732,577 
Federal funds purchased171,560 — 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements167,413 181,577 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances823,674 334,055 
Subordinated debentures and term loans151,298 118,618 
$15,696,690 $13,366,827 

Deposits increased $1.7 billion from December 31, 2021. The acquisition of Level One contributed $1.9 billion in deposits, resulting in an organic deposit decline of $280.6 million, or 2.2 percent. Additional details regarding the MBT acquisition were notedare discussed within NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in demand, savings and timeItem 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The majority of the organic deposit decline was due to decreases in non-maturity deposits of $667.3$513.5 million, $216.2which was offset by increases in maturity deposits of $232.9 million and $127.7 million, respectively, aswhen compared to the same periodDecember 31, 2021. Higher interest rates have resulted in 2018. Offsetting these increases was a decrease in brokered certificates of deposits of $31.8 million.customers migrating funds from non-maturity products into maturity time deposit products.
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Federal Home Loan Bank advances increased $36.1$489.6 million which included $10.9 million incompared to December 31, 2021 as the Corporation utilized liquidity from FHLB advances from the MBT acquisition, while federal funds purchased decreased $49.0 million. Liquidity generated from an increase in deposits and FHLB advances was used to fund organic loan growth and investment securities purchases, and also to pay down wholesale funding sources.

Securities sold under repurchase agreements increased $74.4 million from December 31, 2018, as a result of the MBT acquisition, which accounted for a $94.8 million increase.

growth. The Corporation has leveraged its capital position with FHLB advances, as well as repurchase agreements, which are pledged against acquired investment securities as collateral for the borrowings. Further discussion regarding FHLB advances is included in NOTE 11. BORROWINGS of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10K and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations under the heading “LIQUIDITY”. Additionally, the interest rate risk is included as part of the Corporation’s interest simulation discussed in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations under the heading “INTEREST SENSITIVITY AND DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK”.



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INCOME TAXES

Income tax expense totaled $29.3Subordinated debentures and term loans increased $32.7 million for 2019 compared to $29.0 million for 2018. The Corporation’s federal statutory income tax rate for 2019 is 21 percent and its state tax rate varies from 0 to 9.5 percent depending on the state in which the subsidiary company is domiciled. The Corporation’s effective tax rate is lower than the blended effective statutory federal and state rates primarilyDecember 31, 2021 due to the Corporation’s income on tax-exempt securitiesacquisition of Level One. Additional details regarding Level One's subordinated debentures and loans, income generated by the subsidiaries domiciled in a state with no state or local income tax, income tax credits generated from investments in affordable housing projects, tax-exempt earnings from bank-owned life insurance contractsother borrownings are discussed within NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS and reduced state taxes, resulting from the effect of state income apportionment. The reconciliation of federal statutory to actual tax expense is shown in NOTE 22. INCOME TAX11. BORROWINGS of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.10K.

The Corporation’s tax asset, deferred and receivable decreased from $23.7 million at December 31, 2018 to $12.2 million at December 31, 2019. The largest component is the Corporation’s net deferred tax asset, which decreased from $21.4 million at December 31, 2018 to $8.3 million at December 31, 2019. The $13.1 million decrease in the Corporation’s net deferred tax asset was primarily due to an increase in deferred tax liabilities. The largest deferred tax liability increase was associated with the tax effect of the change in unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities of $12.0 million. Additionally, the net change in deferred taxes associated with accounting for loans increased the net deferred tax liability by $1.9 million. Offsetting the increases to deferred tax liabilities was a deferred tax asset increase associated with deferred compensation of $2.3 million.

INFLATION

Changing pricesThe Corporation’s financial statements are presented in accordance with GAAP, which requires the measurement of goods, servicesfinancial position and capital affectoperating results primarily in terms of historic dollar values. Changes in the relative value of money due to inflation or recession are generally not considered. Historically, changes in interest rates have affected the financial positioncondition of every business enterprise. The level of market interest rates and the price of funds loaned or borrowed fluctuate duea financial institution to a far greater degree than changes in the rateinflation rate. However, with inflation reaching the highest level in decades, the impact of such on the financial institution is more direct. The most direct effect of inflation on the Corporation’s operations is reflected in increased operating costs. The impact of inflation on operating costs in 2022 is reflected primarily in higher labor and various other factors, including governmentvendor costs. During 2022, the Federal Reserve engaged in the tightening of monetary policy.

Fluctuatingpolicy to address inflation by increasing the target federal funds rate by 425 basis points. The Corporation's sensitivity to interest rate changes are presented in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations under the heading “INTEREST SENSITIVITY AND DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK”. This rapid increase in interest rates affectcan impact consumer spending as goods and services cost more thereby causing deposit balances to decline. In addition, the Corporation’s netloan growth could moderate as customers respond to the impact of higher interest incomerates, high costs and loan volume. As the inflation rate increases, the purchasing power of the dollar decreases. Those holding fixed-rate monetary assets incur a loss, while those holding fixed-rate monetary liabilities enjoy a gain. The nature of a financial holding company’s operations is such that there will generally be an excess of monetary assets over monetary liabilities, and, thus, a financial holding company will tend to suffer from an increase in the rate of inflation and benefit from a decrease.slowing economy.


ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

The quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk information are presented in the “INTEREST SENSITIVITY AND DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included as Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.




Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Stockholders, Board of Directors and Audit Committee
First Merchants Corporation
Muncie, Indiana

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of First Merchants Corporation (Corporation)(the “Corporation”) as of December 31, 20192022 and 2018,2021, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2019,2022, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Corporation as of December 31, 20192022 and 2018,2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 2019,2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019,2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated February 28, 2020,March 1, 2023, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.opinion.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Corporation changed its method of accounting for credit losses effective January 1, 2021 due to the adoption of Accounting Standards Topic 326: Financial Instruments - Credit Losses.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”)PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Corporation in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the auditaudits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our auditaudits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our auditaudits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit providesaudits provide a reasonable basis for our opinionopinion.

Critical Audit MattersMatter

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current periodcurrent-period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relatesrelate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing a separate opinionopinions on the critical audit matters or on the accountaccounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Allowance for LoanCredit Losses

As described in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Corporation’s consolidated allowance for loan and leasecredit losses (ALLL)(ACL) on loans was $80.3$223.3 million at December 31, 2019.2022. The ALLLACL is an estimate of probablecurrent expected credit losses related to specifically identified loans and for losses inherent in the portfolio that have been incurred as of the balance sheet date.loan portfolio. The determination of the ALLLACL requires management to exercise significant judgment and consider numerous subjective factors, including determining qualitative factors utilized to adjust historical loss rates, risk grading loans, identifying loan impairments, among others. As disclosed by management, different assumptions and conditions could result in a materially different amountreflecting the Corporation’s best estimate of expected future losses for the ALLL.loan’s entire contractual term adjusted for expected payments when appropriate.

We identified the valuation of the ALLLACL as a critical audit matter. Auditing the allowance for loan lossesACL involves a high degree of subjectivity in evaluating management’s estimates, such as evaluating management’s assessment of economic forecasts and conditions and other environmental factors used to adjust historical loss rates, evaluating the adequacy of specific allowances associated with impaired loans individually evaluated and assessing the appropriateness of loan grades.

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How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit

The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included:

Testing the design and operating effectiveness of controls, including those related to technology, over the Corporation’s ALLL including data completeness and accuracy, classifications of loans by loan segment, historical loss data, the calculation of a loss rate, the establishment of qualitative adjustments, grading and risk classification of loans and establishment of specific reserves on impaired loans including purchased loans that have experienced further credit deterioration and management’s review controls over the ALLL balance as a whole including attending internal Corporation credit quality discussions and analysis;

Testing of completeness and accuracy of the information utilized in the ALLL;
Testing the model’s computational accuracy;
Evaluating the qualitative adjustment to the historical loss rates, including assessing the basis for the adjustments and the reasonableness of the significant assumptions;
Testing the internal loan review functions and evaluating the accuracy of loan grades;
Evaluating the appropriateness of loan grades and assessing the reasonableness of specific reserves on impaired loans;
Evaluating the overall reasonableness of assumptions used by considering the past performance of the Corporation and evaluating to trends identified within peer groups.
Reviewing subsequent events and considering whether they support or contradict the Corporation’s assessment.

Acquisition
As described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Corporation completed the acquisition of MBT and its wholly owned subsidiary Monroe Bank & Trust during the year ended December 31, 2019 with an acquisition price of $229.9 million, including the recognition of $98.6 million of Goodwill. As part of the acquisition, management determined that the acquisition qualified as a business and accordingly all identifiable assets and liabilities acquired were valuated at fair value as part of the purchase price allocation as of the acquisition date. The identification and valuation of such acquired assets and assumed liabilities required management to exercise significant judgment and consider the use of outside vendors to estimate the fair value allocations.
We identified the acquisition and the valuation of acquired assets and assumed liabilities a critical audit matter. Auditing the acquisition transaction involved a high degree of subjectivity in evaluating management’s operational assumptions, fair value estimates, purchase price allocations and assessing the appropriateness of outside vendor valuation models.
How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit

The primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter included:
Obtaining and reviewing executed Plan and Agreement of Merger documents to gain
•    Obtained an understanding of the underlying termsCorporation’s process for establishing the ACL, including the selection of models and the qualitative                 factor adjustments of the consummated acquisition;ACL
Obtaining
•    Testing the design and reviewingoperating effectiveness of internal controls, including those related to technology over the ACL, the establishment of qualitative adjustments for current and expected conditions, grading and risk classification of loans and establishment of specific reserves on individually evaluated loans and management’s reconciliation proceduresreview controls over the ACL balance as a whole including attending internal Corporation Credit Policy Committee meetings and Audit Committee discussions and analysis

•    Testing clerical and computational accuracy of significant accounts and testingthe formulas within the calculation.

•    Testing of completion procedures performed and asset/liability identification considerations made;
Testing management’s computation of purchase price and determination of goodwill recognized focusing on the completeness and accuracy of the balance sheet acquiredinformation and related fair value purchase price allocations madereports utilized in the ACL, including reports used in management review controls over the ACL.

•    Performed reviews of individual credit files to identified assets acquiredevaluate the reasonableness of loan credit risk ratings.

•    Tested internally prepared loan reviews to evaluate the reasonableness of loan credit risk ratings

•    Evaluated the qualitative adjustments to the ACL including assessing the basis for adjustments and liabilities assumed;
Obtaining and reviewing significant outside vendor valuation estimates and challenging management’s reviewthe reasonableness of the appropriatenesssignificant assumptions

•    Evaluating the forecast adjustment, including assessing that it is reasonable and supportable

•    Tested the reasonableness of specific reserves on individually reviewed loans

•    Evaluated credit quality trends in delinquencies, non-accruals, charge-offs and loan risk ratings

•    Evaluated the overall reasonableness of the valuations assessed/allocated to assets acquiredACL and liabilities assumed; including but not limited to, testing all critical inputs, including assumptions applied and valuation models utilized by the outside vendors;evaluated trends identified within peer groups.
Utilization of our Forensics & Valuation Services group to assist with testing and challenging the related fair value purchase price allocations made to identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed;
Reviewing and evaluating the adequacy of the disclosures made•    Identifying fields in the footnotesvarious loan systems that defined the loan pools and tested the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls surrounding the Corporation’s SEC filings.input and maintenance of those fields.


FORVIS, LLP (Formerly, BKD, LLPLLP)

We have served as the Corporation’s auditor since at least 1982; however, an earlier year cannot be reliably determined.
Indianapolis, Indiana
February 28, 2020March 1, 2023



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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 December 31,December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Data)20222021
ASSETS  
Cash and due from banks$122,594 $167,146 
Interest-bearing deposits126,061 474,154 
Investment securities available for sale1,976,661 2,344,551 
Investment securities held to maturity, net of allowance for credit losses of $245 and $245 (fair value of $1,907,865 and $2,202,503)2,287,127 2,179,802 
Loans held for sale9,094 11,187 
Loans12,003,894 9,241,861 
Less: Allowance for credit losses - loans(223,277)(195,397)
Net loans11,780,617 9,046,464 
Premises and equipment117,118 105,655 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock38,525 28,736 
Interest receivable85,070 57,187 
Other intangibles35,842 25,475 
Goodwill712,002 545,385 
Cash surrender value of life insurance308,311 291,041 
Other real estate owned6,431 558 
Tax asset, deferred and receivable111,222 35,641 
Other assets221,631 140,167 
TOTAL ASSETS$17,938,306 $15,453,149 
LIABILITIES  
Deposits:  
Noninterest-bearing$3,173,417 $2,709,646 
Interest-bearing11,209,328 10,022,931 
Total Deposits14,382,745 12,732,577 
Borrowings:  
Federal funds purchased171,560 — 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements167,413 181,577 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances823,674 334,055 
Subordinated debentures and other borrowings151,298 118,618 
Total Borrowings1,313,945 634,250 
Interest payable7,530 2,762 
Other liabilities199,316 170,989 
Total Liabilities15,903,536 13,540,578 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Cumulative Preferred Stock, $1,000 par value, $1,000 liquidation value:  
Authorized - 600 shares  
Issued and outstanding - 125 shares125 125 
Preferred Stock, Series A, no par value, $2,500 liquidation preference:
Authorized - 10,000 non-cumulative perpetual shares
Issued and outstanding - 10,000 non-cumulative perpetual shares25,000 — 
Common Stock, $0.125 stated value: 
Authorized - 100,000,000 shares 
Issued and outstanding - 59,170,583 and 53,410,411 shares7,396 6,676 
Additional paid-in capital1,228,626 985,818 
Retained earnings1,012,774 864,839 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(239,151)55,113 
Total Stockholders' Equity2,034,770 1,912,571 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$17,938,306 $15,453,149 
 December 31, December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Data)2019 2018
ASSETS   
Cash and cash equivalents$177,201
 $139,247
Interest-bearing time deposits118,263
 36,963
Investment securities available for sale1,790,025
 1,142,195
Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $827,566 and $489,217)806,038
 490,387
Loans held for sale9,037
 4,778
Loans8,459,310
 7,224,467
Less: Allowance for loan losses(80,284) (80,552)
Net loans8,379,026
 7,143,915
Premises and equipment113,055
 93,420
Federal Home Loan Bank stock28,736
 24,588
Interest receivable48,901
 40,881
Other intangibles34,962
 24,429
Goodwill543,918
 445,355
Cash surrender value of life insurance288,206
 224,939
Other real estate owned7,527
 2,179
Tax asset, deferred and receivable12,165
 23,668
Other assets100,194
 47,772
TOTAL ASSETS$12,457,254
 $9,884,716
LIABILITIES   
Deposits:   
Noninterest-bearing$1,736,396
 $1,447,907
Interest-bearing8,103,560
 6,306,686
Total Deposits9,839,956
 7,754,593
Borrowings:   
Federal funds purchased55,000
 104,000
Securities sold under repurchase agreements187,946
 113,512
Federal Home Loan Bank advances351,072
 314,986
Subordinated debentures and term loans138,685
 138,463
Total Borrowings732,703
 670,961
Interest payable6,754
 5,607
Other liabilities91,404
 45,295
Total Liabilities10,670,817
 8,476,456
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   
Cumulative Preferred Stock, $1,000 par value, $1,000 liquidation value:   
Authorized - 600 shares   
Issued and outstanding - 125 shares125
 125
Common Stock, $0.125 stated value:   
Authorized - 100,000,000 shares   
Issued and outstanding - 55,368,482 and 49,349,800 shares6,921
 6,169
Additional paid-in capital1,054,997
 840,052
Retained earnings696,520
 583,336
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)27,874
 (21,422)
Total Stockholders' Equity1,786,437
 1,408,260
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$12,457,254
 $9,884,716
    



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Data)December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
INTEREST INCOME  
Loans receivable:  
Taxable$470,468 $338,009 $358,264 
Tax-exempt25,124 22,110 21,483 
Investment securities:   
Taxable38,354 29,951 24,440 
Tax-exempt67,381 55,331 42,341 
Deposits with financial institutions2,503 634 938 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock1,176 597 1,042 
Total Interest Income605,006 446,632 448,508 
INTEREST EXPENSE  
Deposits62,939 23,319 51,740 
Federal funds purchased1,302 120 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements1,136 314 604 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances11,417 5,672 6,973 
Subordinated debentures and other borrowings8,009 6,642 6,944 
Total Interest Expense84,803 35,952 66,381 
NET INTEREST INCOME520,203 410,680 382,127 
Provision for credit losses - loans16,755 — 58,673 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES503,448 410,680 323,454 
NON-INTEREST INCOME  
Service charges on deposit accounts28,371 23,571 20,999 
Fiduciary and wealth management fees29,688 28,362 23,747 
Card payment fees20,207 16,619 19,502 
Net gains and fees on sales of loans10,055 19,689 18,271 
Derivative hedge fees3,388 3,850 6,977 
Other customer fees1,935 1,490 1,497 
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance5,210 4,873 5,040 
Gains on life insurance benefits5,964 2,187 100 
Net realized gains on sales of available for sale securities1,194 5,674 11,895 
Other income1,929 3,008 1,898 
Total Non-Interest Income107,941 109,323 109,926 
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES  
Salaries and employee benefits206,893 166,995 155,937 
Net occupancy26,211 23,326 26,756 
Equipment23,945 19,401 19,344 
Marketing7,708 5,762 6,609 
Outside data processing fees21,682 18,317 14,432 
Printing and office supplies1,588 1,217 1,304 
Intangible asset amortization8,275 5,747 5,987 
FDIC assessments10,235 6,243 5,804 
Other real estate owned and foreclosure expenses823 992 330 
Professional and other outside services21,642 11,913 8,901 
Other expenses26,713 19,300 18,001 
Total Non-Interest Expenses355,715 279,213 263,405 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX255,674 240,790 169,975 
Income tax expense33,585 35,259 21,375 
NET INCOME222,089 205,531 148,600 
Preferred stock dividends1,406 — — 
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS$220,683 $205,531 $148,600 
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS PER SHARE DATA:  
Basic$3.83 $3.82 $2.75 
Diluted$3.81 $3.81 $2.74 
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Data) December 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
INTEREST INCOME      
Loans receivable:      
Taxable $382,772
 $342,501
 $263,704
Tax exempt 17,568
 14,862
 10,694
Investment securities:      
Taxable 27,815
 21,597
 17,489
Tax exempt 31,655
 25,509
 21,379
Deposits with financial institutions 4,225
 2,241
 736
Federal Home Loan Bank stock 1,370
 1,234
 894
Total Interest Income 465,405
 407,944
 314,896
INTEREST EXPENSE      
Deposits 91,585
 51,542
 23,806
Federal funds purchased 251
 718
 561
Securities sold under repurchase agreements 1,424
 762
 477
Federal Home Loan Bank advances 7,176
 7,832
 5,196
Subordinated debentures and term loans 8,309
 8,233
 7,572
Total Interest Expense 108,745
 69,087
 37,612
NET INTEREST INCOME 356,660
 338,857
 277,284
Provision for loan losses 2,800
 7,227
 9,143
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES 353,860
 331,630
 268,141
OTHER INCOME      
Service charges on deposit accounts 22,951
 20,950
 18,722
Fiduciary and wealth management fees 17,562
 14,906
 14,682
Card payment fees 20,243
 18,035
 16,120
Net gains and fees on sales of loans 7,891
 7,029
 7,564
Derivative hedge fees 5,357
 2,493
 1,978
Other customer fees 1,664
 1,860
 1,743
Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance 4,518
 4,020
 3,906
Gains on life insurance benefits 19
 198
 2,671
Net realized gains on sales of available for sale securities 4,415
 4,269
 2,631
Other income 2,068
 2,699
 992
Total Other Income 86,688
 76,459
 71,009
OTHER EXPENSES      
Salaries and employee benefits 144,037
 131,704
 119,812
Net occupancy 19,584
 18,341
 16,976
Equipment 16,218
 14,334
 13,090
Marketing 6,650
 4,681
 3,739
Outside data processing fees 16,476
 13,215
 12,242
Printing and office supplies 1,445
 1,425
 1,283
Intangible asset amortization 5,994
 6,719
 5,647
FDIC assessments 717
 2,920
 2,564
Other real estate owned and foreclosure expenses 2,428
 1,470
 1,903
Professional and other outside services 15,410
 8,176
 12,757
Other expenses 17,804
 16,966
 15,543
Total Other Expenses 246,763
 219,951
 205,556
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX 193,785
 188,138
 133,594
Income tax expense 29,325
 28,999
 37,524
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS $164,460
 $159,139
 96,070
       
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS PER SHARE DATA:      
Basic $3.20
 $3.23
 $2.13
Diluted $3.19
 $3.22
 $2.12



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Dollars in Thousands)December 31, 2022December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Net income$222,089 $205,531 $148,600 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gains/losses on securities available-for-sale:
Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during the period(371,299)(30,042)74,067 
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net income(1,194)(5,674)(11,895)
Tax effect78,224 7,502 (13,056)
Net of tax(294,269)(28,214)49,116 
Unrealized gain/loss on cash flow hedges:
Unrealized holding gain (loss) arising during the period479 138 (1,480)
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net income521 1,044 906 
Tax effect(210)(248)121 
Net of tax790 934 (453)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain (loss) arising during the period(1,076)9,482 (2,237)
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of prior service cost82 84 84 
Tax effect209 (2,009)452 
Net of tax(785)7,557 (1,701)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(294,264)(19,723)46,962 
Comprehensive income (loss)$(72,175)$185,808 $195,562 
(Dollars in Thousands)December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Net income$164,460

$159,139

$96,070
Other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax: 
 
 
Unrealized holding gain (loss) on securities available for sale arising during the period,
net of tax of $12,946, $3,174, and $5,193
48,703

(13,872)
9,645
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges arising during the period, net of tax of $226, $52, and $4(846)
437

9
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income, net of tax of $857, $797, and $576(3,224)
(3,002)
(1,070)
Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax of  $1,239, $1,001, and $1,125







Net gain (loss) arising during period4,579

(1,435)
2,686
Amortization of prior service cost84

(16)
(597)
 49,296

(17,888)
10,673
Comprehensive income$213,756

$141,251

$106,743



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Cumulative Preferred StockNon-Cumulative Preferred StockCommon StockAdditionalAccumulated Other
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Data)SharesAmountSharesAmountSharesAmountPaid in CapitalRetained EarningsComprehensive Income (Loss)Total
Balances, December 31, 2019125 $125  $ 55,368,482 $6,921 $1,054,997 $696,520 $27,874 $1,786,437 
Comprehensive income
Net income— — — — — — — 148,600 — 148,600 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — — — 46,962 46,962 
Cash dividends on common stock ($1.04 per share)— — — — — — — (56,542)— (56,542)
Repurchases of common stock— — — — (1,634,437)(204)(55,708)— — (55,912)
Share-based compensation— — — — 128,292 16 4,584 — — 4,600 
Stock issued under employee benefit plans— — — — 25,423 636 — — 639 
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan— — — — 60,806 1,718 — — 1,726 
Stock options exercised— — — — 13,550 113 — — 115 
Restricted shares withheld for taxes— — — — (39,757)(6)(974)— — (980)
Balances, December 31, 2020125 $125  $ 53,922,359 $6,740 $1,005,366 $788,578 $74,836 $1,875,645 
Cumulative effect of ASC 326 adoption— — — — — — — (68,040)— (68,040)
Balance, January 1, 2021125 $125  $ 53,922,359 $6,740 $1,005,366 $720,538 $74,836 $1,807,605 
Comprehensive income
Net income— — — — — — — 205,531 — 205,531 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — — — (19,723)(19,723)
Cash dividends on common stock ($1.13 per share)— — — — — — — (61,230)— (61,230)
Repurchases of common stock— — — — (646,102)(81)(25,363)— — (25,444)
Share-based compensation— — — — 94,510 12 4,750 — — 4,762 
Stock issued under employee benefit plans— — — — 16,507 603 — — 605 
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan— — — — 43,861 1,875 — — 1,880 
Stock options exercised— — — — 17,300 196 — — 198 
Restricted shares withheld for taxes— — — — (38,024)(4)(1,609)— — (1,613)
Balances, December 31, 2021125 $125  $ 53,410,411 $6,676 $985,818 $864,839 $55,113 $1,912,571 
Comprehensive income
Net income— — — — — — — 222,089 — 222,089 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax— — — — — — — — (294,264)(294,264)
Cash dividends on preferred stock ($140.64 per share)— — — — — — — (1,406)— (1,406)
Cash dividends on common stock ($1.25 per share)— — — — — — — (72,748)— (72,748)
Issuance of stock related to acquisition— — 10,000 25,000 5,588,962 699 236,690 — — 262,389 
Share-based compensation— — — — 118,046 15 4,637 — — 4,652 
Stock issued under employee benefit plans— — — — 20,267 703 — — 706 
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan— — — — 50,559 2,050 — — 2,056 
Stock options exercised— — — — 22,000 355 — — 358 
Restricted shares withheld for taxes— — — — (39,662)(6)(1,627)— — (1,633)
Balances, December 31, 2022125 $125 10,000 $25,000 59,170,583 $7,396 $1,228,626 $1,012,774 $(239,151)$2,034,770 
 Preferred Common Stock        
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share Data)Shares Amount Shares Amount Additional Paid in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Total
Balances, December 31, 2016125
 $125
 40,912,697
 $5,114
 $509,018
 $400,981
 $(13,581) $901,657
Comprehensive income               
Net income
 
 
 
 
 96,070
 
 96,070
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 10,673
 10,673
Cash dividends on common stock ($.69 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (31,820) 
 (31,820)
Issuance of common stock related to acquisitions
 
 8,044,446
 1,006
 320,425
 
 
 321,431
Share-based compensation
 
 89,362
 11
 2,816
 
 
 2,827
Stock issued under employee benefit plans
 
 14,948
 2
 517
 
 
 519
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan
 
 24,058
 3
 988
 
 
 991
Stock options exercised
 
 104,748
 13
 2,385
 
 
 2,398
Restricted shares withheld for taxes
 
 (32,021) (4) (1,279) 
 
 (1,283)
Balances, December 31, 2017125
 $125
 49,158,238
 $6,145
 $834,870
 $465,231
 $(2,908) $1,303,463
Comprehensive income               
Net income
 
 
 
 
 159,139
 
 159,139
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 (17,888) (17,888)
Cash dividends on common stock ($.84 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (41,660) 
 (41,660)
Reclassification adjustment under ASU 2018-02
 
 
 
 
 626
 (626) 
Share-based compensation
 
 112,569
 14
 3,578
 
 
 3,592
Stock issued under employee benefit plans
 
 19,001
 2
 705
 
 
 707
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan
 
 28,156
 4
 1,207
 
 
 1,211
Stock options exercised
 
 76,152
 10
 1,588
 
 
 1,598
Restricted shares withheld for taxes
 
 (44,316) (6) (1,896) 
 
 (1,902)
Balances, December 31, 2018125
 $125
 49,349,800
 $6,169
 $840,052
 $583,336
 $(21,422) $1,408,260
Comprehensive income              
Net income
 
 
 
 
 164,460
 
 164,460
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 49,296
 49,296
Cash dividends on common stock ($1.00 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (51,276) 
 (51,276)
Issuance of common stock related to acquisitions
 
 6,383,806
 798

229,128
 
 
 229,926
Repurchases of common stock
 
 (516,016) (65) (18,976) 
 
 (19,041)
Share-based compensation
 
 116,572
 15
 4,100
 
 
 4,115
Stock issued under employee benefit plans
 
 21,521
 3
 699
 
 
 702
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan
 
 38,942
 5
 1,526
 
 
 1,531
Stock options exercised
 
 16,950
 2
 142
 
 
 144
Restricted shares withheld for taxes
 
 (43,093) (6) (1,674) 
 
 (1,680)
Balances, December 31, 2019125
 $125
 55,368,482
 $6,921
 $1,054,997
 $696,520
 $27,874
 $1,786,437

 
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 December 31, December 31, December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands)2019 2018 2017
Cash Flow From Operating Activities:     
Net income$164,460
 $159,139
 $96,070
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:     
Provision for loan losses2,800
 7,227
 9,143
Depreciation and amortization9,383
 8,842
 7,967
Change in deferred taxes4,965
 3,524
 15,523
Share-based compensation4,115
 3,592
 2,827
Loans originated for sale(511,407) (372,791) (377,252)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale513,357
 380,254
 387,095
Gains on sales of loans held for sale(6,209)
(5,025)
(5,910)
Gains on sales of securities available for sale(4,415) (4,269) (2,631)
Increase in cash surrender of life insurance(4,518) (4,020) (3,906)
Gains on life insurance benefits(19) (198) (2,671)
Change in interest receivable(4,659) (3,751) (6,838)
Change in interest payable1,090
 1,217
 31
Other adjustments9,464
 6,494
 7,054
Net cash provided by operating activities178,407
 180,235
 126,502
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:     
Net change in interest-bearing deposits199,928
 (1,936) 237,936
Purchases of:     
Securities available for sale(676,791) (370,284) (479,045)
Securities held to maturity(423,385) (30,465) (30,220)
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale132,837
 154,519
 94,165
Proceeds from maturities of:     
Securities available for sale138,356
 77,881
 70,846
Securities held to maturity130,502
 66,129
 72,220
Redemption (Purchase) of Federal Reserve and Federal Home Loan Bank stock
 (763) 40
Net change in loans(512,364) (483,418) (670,000)
Net cash and cash equivalents received in acquisition10,207
 
 54,536
Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned2,060
 9,121
 6,584
Proceeds from life insurance benefits815
 2,836
 11,655
Other investing activities(8,564) 804
 (4,047)
Net cash used in investing activities(1,006,399) (575,576) (635,330)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:     
Net change in :     
Demand and savings deposits883,524
 526,859
 425,742
Certificates of deposit and other time deposits95,913
 55,204
 75,236
Borrowings599,298
 1,515,526
 1,088,189
Repayment of borrowings(643,169) (1,677,860) (1,024,166)
Cash dividends on common stock(51,276) (41,660) (31,820)
Stock issued under employee benefit plans702
 707
 519
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plans1,531
 1,211
 991
Stock options exercised144
 1,598
 2,398
Restricted shares withheld for taxes(1,680) (1,902) (1,283)
Repurchase of common stock(19,041) 
 
Net cash provided by financing activities865,946
 379,683
 535,806
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents37,954
 (15,658) 26,978
Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1139,247
 154,905
 127,927
Cash and Cash Equivalents, December 31$177,201
 $139,247
 $154,905
Additional cash flow information:     
Interest paid$107,598

$67,870

$36,332
Income tax paid23,588

23,289

22,421
Loans transferred to other real estate owned7,031

855

8,360
Fixed assets transferred to other assets1,210

374

6,753
Non-cash investing activities using trade date accounting

6,551

9,401
Investments transferred from held to maturity to available for sale in accordance with ASU 2017-12

30,794


ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities23,529
 
 


 December 31,December 31,December 31,
(Dollars in Thousands)202220212020
Cash Flow From Operating Activities:   
Net income$222,089 $205,531 $148,600 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Provision for credit losses16,755 — 58,673 
Depreciation and amortization11,815 10,701 11,009 
Change in deferred taxes9,065 6,983 (9,735)
Share-based compensation4,652 4,762 4,600 
Loans originated for sale(251,306)(548,742)(591,057)
Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale265,723 557,744 611,945 
Gains on sales of loans held for sale(4,373)(16,223)(15,817)
Gains on sales of securities available for sale(1,194)(5,674)(11,895)
Increase in cash surrender of life insurance(5,210)(4,873)(5,040)
Gains on life insurance benefits(5,964)(2,187)(100)
Change in interest receivable(20,695)(3,239)(5,047)
Change in interest payable3,703 (525)(3,467)
Other adjustments22,985 3,124 11,162 
Net cash provided by operating activities268,045 207,382 203,831 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:   
Net change in interest-bearing deposits348,093 (81,849)(274,042)
Purchases of:   
Securities available for sale(451,203)(931,368)(613,117)
Securities held to maturity(292,493)(1,156,621)(699,095)
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale606,873 181,333 231,391 
Proceeds from maturities of:   
Securities available for sale201,846 279,367 322,617 
Securities held to maturity154,689 227,255 273,229 
Change in Federal Home Loan Bank stock1,899 — — 
Net change in loans(1,165,548)(60,581)(792,986)
Net cash and cash equivalents received (paid) in acquisition137,780 (2,933)— 
Proceeds from the sale of other real estate owned496 706 8,655 
Proceeds from life insurance benefits24,047 8,764 601 
Proceeds from mortgage portfolio loan sale— 78,159 — 
Other adjustments(12,920)(11,678)(9,278)
Net cash used in investing activities(446,441)(1,469,446)(1,552,025)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:   
Net change in :   
Demand and savings deposits(513,496)1,556,127 2,336,120 
Certificates of deposit and other time deposits232,874 (185,160)(814,466)
Borrowings1,818,389 45,542 573,757 
Repayment of borrowings(1,332,889)(96,204)(621,548)
Cash dividends on preferred stock(1,406)— — 
Cash dividends on common stock(72,748)(61,230)(56,542)
Stock issued under employee benefit plans706 605 639 
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plans2,056 1,880 1,726 
Stock options exercised358 198 115 
Repurchase of common stock— (25,444)(55,912)
Net cash provided by financing activities133,844 1,236,314 1,363,889 
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents(44,552)(25,750)15,695 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, January 1167,146 192,896 177,201 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, December 31$122,594 $167,146 $192,896 
Additional cash flow information:   
Interest paid$80,035 $36,477 $69,848 
Income tax paid13,819 31,168 33,201 
Loans transferred to other real estate owned6,469 292 813 
Fixed assets transferred to other real estate owned1,490 6,384 262 
Non-cash investing activities using trade date accounting46,106 39,923 6,183 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities10,516 2,700 1,601 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED

In conjunction with the acquisitions, liabilities were assumed as follows:
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Fair value of assets acquired$2,510,576 $4,041 $— 
Cash paid in acquisition(79,324)(3,225)— 
Less: Common stock issued237,389 — — 
Less: Preferred stock issued25,000 — — 
Liabilities assumed$2,168,863 $816 $— 
 December 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
Fair value of assets acquired$1,451,287

$
 $1,531,397
Cash received (paid) in acquisition(15)

 (12)
Less: Common stock issued229,926


 321,431
Liabilities assumed$1,221,346

$
 $1,209,954



See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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NOTE 1

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Financial Statement Preparation

FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION
The accounting and reporting policies of the Corporation and the Bank, conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and reporting practices followed by the banking industry.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for credit losses and fair value of financial instruments. Reclassifications have been made to prior financial statements to conform to the current financial statement presentation.

The Corporation is a financial holding company whose principal activity is the ownership and management of the Bank and operates in a single significant business segment. The Bank provides full banking services under an Indiana state-charter. Additionally, the Bank operates as First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors (a division of First Merchants Bank).

The Bank generates commercial, mortgage, and consumer loans and receives deposits from customers located primarily in central and northern Indiana, northeast Illinois, central Ohio and southeast Michigan counties. The Bank’s loans are generally secured by specific items of collateral, including real property, consumer assets and business assets.

A brief description of current accounting practices and current valuation methodologies are presented below.

CONSOLIDATION
The consolidation of the Corporation's financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and all its subsidiaries, after elimination of all material intercompany transactions.

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting. Under the acquisition method, assets and liabilities of the business acquired are recorded at their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition with any excess of the cost of the acquisition over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired recorded as goodwill. Results of operations of the acquired business are included in the income statement from the date of acquisition. Details of the Corporation's acquisitions are included in NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash on hand, cash items in process of collection and non-interest bearing cash held at various banks are included in cash and cash equivalents and have a maturity of less than three months. The Corporation maintains deposits with other financial institutions in amounts that exceed federal deposit insurance coverage. Management regularly evaluates the credit risk associated with the counterparties to these transactions and believes there is not significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
AVAILABLE FOR SALE
INTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS
Interest-bearing cash held at various banks and the Federal Reserve Bank and federal funds sold are included in interest-bearing deposits and have a maturity of less than three months. The Corporation maintains deposits with other financial institutions in amounts that exceed federal deposit insurance coverage. Management regularly evaluates the credit risk associated with the counterparties to these transactions and believes there is not significant credit risk on interest-bearing deposits.

INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Held to maturity securities are carried at amortized cost when the Corporation has the positive intent and ability to hold them until maturity. Available for sale securities are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis with the unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable income taxes, recorded in other comprehensive income.income (loss). Realized gains and losses are recorded in earnings and the prior fair value adjustments are reclassified within stockholders' equity. Gains and losses on sales of securities are determined on the specific-identification method. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are amortized to their earliest call date and are recorded as interest income from securities. Details of the Corporation's investment securities portfolio are included in NOTE 4. INVESTMENT SECURITIES of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES ON INVESTMENT SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE
For investment securities available for sale and held to maturity securities are evaluated for OTTI at least on a quarterly basis, and more frequently when economic or market conditions warrant suchin an evaluation. In determining OTTI, management considers many factors, including: (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near term prospects of the issuer, (3) whether the market decline was affected by macroeconomic conditions, and (4) whetherunrealized loss position, the Corporation has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not, will be required to sell the debt security before its anticipated recovery. The assessment offirst assesses whether an other-than-temporary decline exists involves a high degree of subjectivity and judgment and is based on the information available to management at a point in time.

When OTTI occurs, the amount of OTTI recognized in the income statement depends on whether the Corporationit intends to sell, the security or it is more likely than not that the Corporationit will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, less any recognized credit loss.basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent isor requirement to sell or it is more likely than not thatmet, the Corporation will be required to sell the security before recovery of itssecurity’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through income. For investment securities available for sale that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Corporation evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, the Corporation considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any recognized credit loss, the OTTI shall be recognized in earnings equalchanges to the entire difference between the investment’s amortized cost basis, less any recognized credit loss, and its fair value at the balance sheet date. If the intent is not to sellrating of the security by a rating agency, and it is not more likely than not that the Corporation will be required to sell the security before the recovery of its amortized cost basis less any recognized credit loss, the OTTI has been separated into the amount representing the credit loss and the amount related to all other factors. The amount of the total OTTIadverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss is determined based onexists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and is recognized in earnings. The amountfrom the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the total OTTI relatedsecurity. If the present value of cash flows expected to other factorsbe collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Unrealized losses that have not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses are recognized in other comprehensive income net(loss). Adjustments to the allowance for credit losses are reported in the income statement as a component of applicablethe provision for credit loss. The Corporation has made the accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable on investment securities available for sale from the estimate of credit losses. Investment securities available for sale are charged off against the allowance or, in the absence of any allowance, written down through the income taxes.statement when deemed uncollectible or when either of the aforementioned criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. The previous amortized cost basis lessCorporation did not record an allowance for credit losses on its investment securities available for sale as the OTTI recognizedunrealized losses were attributable to changes in earnings becomesinterest rates, not credit quality. Details of the newCorporation's allowance for credit losses on investment securities available for sale are included in NOTE 4. INVESTMENT SECURITIES of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES ON INVESTMENT SECURITIES HELD TO MATURITY ("ACL - INVESTMENTS")
The ACL - Investments is a contra asset-valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of investment securities held to maturity to present the investment.

HELD TO MATURITY SECURITIESnet amount expected to be collected. Investment securities held to maturity are charged off against the ACL - Investments when deemed uncollectible. Adjustments to the ACL - Investments are reported in the income statement as a component of the provision for credit loss. The Corporation measures expected credit losses on held to maturity debt securities on a collective basis by major security type with each type sharing similar risk characteristics, and considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Corporation has made the accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable on investment securities held to maturity from the estimate of credit losses. With regard to U.S. Government-sponsored agency and mortgage-backed securities, all these securities are issued by a U.S. government-sponsored entity and have an implicit or explicit government guarantee. With regard to securities issued by states and municipalities and other investment securities held to maturity, management considers (1) issuer bond ratings, (2) the financial condition of the issuer, (3) historical loss rates for given bond ratings, and (4) whether issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments under the contractual terms of the securities. Historical loss rates associated with securities having similar grades as those in the Corporation's portfolio have generally not been significant. An allowance for credit losses of $245,000 was recorded on state and municipal securities classified as held to maturity whenbased on applying the Corporation has the positive intent and ability to hold the securities to maturity. Securities held to maturity are carried at amortized cost.  For held to maturity debt securities, the amount of an OTTI recorded in other comprehensive incomelong-term historical credit loss rate, as published by Moody’s, for the noncredit portion of a previous other-than-temporary impairment is amortized prospectively over the remaining lifesimilarly rated securities. Details of the security on the basisCorporation's ACL - Investments are included in NOTE 4. INVESTMENT SECURITIES of the timing of future estimated cash flows of the security.these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


LOANS HELD FOR SALE
Loans originated and with an intent to sell are classified as held for sale and are carried at the principal amount outstanding. The carrying amount approximates fair value due to the short duration between origination and the date of sale.


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LOANS held in the
The Corporation’s loan portfolio areis carried at the principal amount outstanding, net of unearned income and principal charge-offs. Certain non-accrual, substantially delinquentLoan origination fees, net of direct loan origination costs, and renegotiated loans classifiedcommitment fees are deferred and amortized as troubled debt restructures may be consideredan adjustment to be impaired in accordance with ASC 310, Receivables. Under ASC 310-10, a loan is impaired when, based on current information or events, it is probable all amounts due (principal and interest) according toyield over the contractual termslife of the loan, agreement are uncollectible. Renegotiated consumer loans classifiedor over the commitment period, as troubled debt restructures are considered to be impaired. In applying the provisions of ASC 310-10, the Corporation considers all other investments in one-to-four family residential loans and consumer installment loans to be homogeneous and therefore excluded from separate identification for evaluation of impairment. Impaired loans are carried at the fair value of collateral if the loan is collateral dependent, or the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance. If these allocations cause the allowance for loan losses to increase, such increase is reported as a component of the provision for loan losses. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of the loan is confirmed. The valuation would be considered Level 3, consisting of appraisals of underlying collateral and discounted cash flow analysis.

applicable. Interest income is accrued on the principal balances of loans. The accrual of interest is discontinued on a loan when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payments as they become due. When the interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed against earnings when considered uncollectible. Interest income accrued in the prior year, if any, is charged to the allowance for loancredit losses. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received and the loan is returned to accruing status. Certain loan fees

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and directEconomic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) established the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), which is administered by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”), to fund payroll and operational costs are being deferredof eligible businesses, organizations and amortized as an adjustmentself-employed persons during the pandemic. The Bank actively participated in assisting its customers with PPP funding during all phases of yield on the loans.program. The vast majority of the Bank’s PPP loans made in 2020 have two-year maturities, while the loans made in 2021 have five-year maturities. Loans under the program earn interest at a fixed rate of 1 percent. As of December 31, 2022, the Corporation had $4.7 million of PPP loans compared to the December 31, 2021 balance of $106.6 million. The Corporation will continue to monitor legislative, regulatory, and supervisory developments related to the PPP. However, it anticipates that the majority of the Bank’s remaining PPP loans will be forgiven by the SBA in accordance with the terms of the program.

Loan commitments and letters-of-credit generally have short-term, variable-rate features and contain clauses which limit the exposure to changes in customer credit quality. Accordingly, their carrying values, which are immaterial at the respective balance sheet dates, are reasonable estimates of fair value.

LOANS ACQUIRED IN BUSINESS COMBINATIONS with evidence of credit deterioration since origination and for which it is probable that all contractually required payments will not be collected are considered to be purchased credit impaired. Evidence of credit quality deterioration as of purchase dates may include information such as past-due and nonaccrual status, borrower credit risk grade and recent loan to value percentages. Purchased credit-impaired loans are accounted for under the accounting guidance for loans and debt securities acquired with deteriorated credit quality (ASC 310-30). These loans are initially measured at fair value based upon expected cash flows without anticipation of prepayments and includes estimated future credit losses expected to be incurred over the life Details of the loans. As a result, related discountsCorporation's loan portfolio are recognized subsequently through accretion based on the expected cash flows of the acquired loans. For purposes of applying ASC 310-30, loans acquiredincluded in business combinations are individually evaluated for the initial fair value measurement. Accordingly, allowances for credit losses related to these loans are not carried over at the acquisition date.

The difference between contractually required payments and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the nonaccretable portion of the fair value discount or premium. The accretable portion of the fair value discount or premium is the difference between the expected cash flows and the net present value of expected cash flows, with such difference accreted into earnings over the term of the loans. Acquired loans not accounted for under ASC 310-30 are accounted for under ASC 310-20, which allows the fair value adjustment to be accreted into income over the remaining life of the loans.

NOTE 5. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOANCREDIT LOSSES is maintained of these Notes to absorb losses inherent in the loan portfolio and is based on ongoing, quarterly assessments of the probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance is increased by the provision for loan losses, which is charged against current operating results. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan is confirmed. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance. The Corporation’s strategy for credit risk management includes credit policies and underwriting criteria for all loans, as well as an overall credit limit for each customer significantly below legal lending limits. The strategy also emphasizes diversification on regional geographic and industry levels, regular credit quality reviews and management reviews of large credit exposures and loans experiencing deterioration of credit quality.Consolidated Financial Statements.


The Corporation’s methodology for assessing the appropriateness of the allowance consists of 3 key elements – the determination of the appropriate reserves for impaired loans accounted for under ASC 310-10, probable losses estimated from historical loss rates, and probable losses resulting from economic, environmental, qualitative or other deterioration above and beyond what is reflected in the first two components of the allowance.

Where appropriate, reserves are allocated to individual loans based on management’s estimate of the borrower’s ability to repay the loan given the availability of collateral, other sources of cash flow and legal options available to the Corporation. Loans individually evaluated for impairment are those deemed impaired in accordance with ASC 310-10, including commercial relationships greater than $500,000 that exhibit well defined credit weaknesses. Any allowances for impaired loans are measured based on the fair value of the underlying collateral, if collateral dependent, or the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate. The Corporation evaluates the collectability of principal when assessing the need for a loss accrual. Historical loss rates are applied to other commercial loans not subject to specific reserve allocations.

The historical allocation for commercial loans graded pass are established by loan segments using loss rates based on the Corporation’s migration analysis. This migration analysis shows the loss rates for each segment of loans based on the loan grades at the beginning of the twelve month period. This loss rate is then applied to the current portfolio of loans in each respective loan segment.


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PURCHASED CREDIT DETERIORATED ("PCD") LOANS
Homogenous loans, such as consumer installment and residential mortgageThe Corporation accounts for its acquisitions under ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, which requires the use of the acquisition method of accounting. All identifiable assets acquired, including loans, are not individually risk graded. Reserves are established for each segmentrecorded at fair value. The fair value of acquired loans using loss ratesat the time of acquisition is based on charge-offs for the same period as the migration analysis used for commercial loans.

Historical loss allocations for commercial and consumer loans may bea variety of factors including discounted expected cash flows, adjusted for significant factorsestimated prepayments and credit losses. In accordance with ASC 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, the fair value adjustment is recorded as a premium or discount to the unpaid principal balance of each acquired loan. Acquired loans are classified into two categories: loans with more than insignificant credit deterioration (“PCD”) since origination, and loans with insignificant credit deterioration (“non-PCD”) since origination. Factors considered when determining whether a loan has a more-than-insignificant deterioration since origination include, but are not limited to, the materiality of the credit, risk grade, delinquency, nonperforming status, bankruptcies, and other qualitative factors. The net premium or discount on PCD loans is adjusted by the Corporation’s allowance for credit losses on loans, which is recorded at the time of acquisition. The remaining net premium or discount is accreted or amortized into interest income over the remaining life of the loan using an effective yield method. The net premium or discount on non-PCD loans, that in management’s judgment, reflectincludes credit and non-credit components, is accreted or amortized into interest income over the impactremaining life of any current conditionsthe loan using an effective yield method. Additionally, non-PCD loans have an allowance for credit loss established on loss recognition. Factorsacquisition date, which management considersis recognized in the analysis includecurrent period provision for credit loss expense. In the effectsevent of prepayment, unamortized discounts or premiums on PCD and non-PCD loans are recognized in interest income.

ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - LOANS ("ACL - Loans")
The ACL - Loans is a valuation account that is deducted from the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on loans over the contractual term. Loans are charged off against the allowance when the uncollectibility of the nationalloan is confirmed. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged off and local economies, trends in loan growth and charge-off rates, changes in mix, concentration of loans in specific industries, asset quality trends (delinquencies, charge-offs and non-accrual loans), risk management and loan administration, changesexpected to be charged off. Adjustments to the ACL - Loans are reported in the internal lendingincome statement as a component of provision for credit loss. The Corporation has made the accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable on loans from the estimate of credit losses. Further information regarding the policies and credit standards, examination results from bank regulatory agencies andmethodology used to estimate the Corporation’s internal loan review.ACL - Loans is detailed in NOTE 5. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

PENSION
The Corporation has defined-benefit pension plans, including non-qualified plans for certain employees, former employees and former non-employee directors. In 2005, the Board of Directors of the Corporation approved the curtailment of the accumulation of defined benefits for future services provided by certain participants in the First Merchants Corporation Retirement Plan. No additional pension benefits have been earned by any employees who had not met certain requirements as of March 1, 2005. The benefits are provided to the Corporation’s employees. Itsbased primarily on years of service and employees’ pay near retirement. The Corporation's accounting policies related to pensions and other post retirement benefits reflect the guidance in ASC 715, Compensation – Retirement Benefits. The Corporation does not consolidate the assets and liabilities associated with the pension plan. Instead, the Corporation recognizes the funded status of the plan in the consolidated balance sheets.Consolidated Balance Sheets. The measurement of the funded status and the annual pension expense involves actuarial and economic assumptions. Various statistical and other factors, which attempt to anticipate future events, are used in calculating the expense and liabilities related to the plans. Key factors include assumptions on the expected rates of return on plan assets, discount rates expected rates of salary increases and health care costs and trends. The Corporation considers market conditions, including changes in investment returns and interest rates in making these assumptions. The primary assumptions used in determining the Corporation’s pension and post retirement benefit obligations and related expenses are presented in NOTE 21.18. PENSION AND OTHER POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
Premises and equipment is carried at cost net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line and declining balance methods based on the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from three to forty years. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred, while major additions and improvements, which extend the useful life, are capitalized. Gains and losses on dispositions are included in current operations. Details of the Corporation's premises and equipment are included in NOTE 6. PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

LEASES
The Corporation leases certain land and premises from third parties and all are classified as operating leases. Operating leases are included in Other Assets and Other Liabilities on the Corporation's Consolidated Balance Sheets and lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Right of Use ("ROU") assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the term. An ROU asset represents the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term and also includes any direct costs and payments made prior to lease commencement and excludes lease incentives. When an implicit rate is not available, an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date is used in determining the present value of the lease payments. A lease term may include an option to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain the option will be exercised. Short-term leases of twelve months or less are excluded from accounting guidance; as a result, the lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and the leases are not reflected on the Corporation's Consolidated Balance Sheets. Renewal and termination options are considered when determining short-term leases. Leases are accounted for at the individual level. Details of the Corporation's leases are included in NOTE 9. LEASES of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK STOCK ("FHLB")
FHLB stock is a required investment for institutions that are members of the FHLB. The Bank is a member of the FHLB of Indianapolis. Members are required to own a certain amount of stock based on the level of borrowings and other factors, and may invest in additional amounts. FHLB stock is carried at cost and is classified as a restricted security, and periodically evaluated for impairment based on ultimate recovery of par value.security. Both cash and stock dividends are reported as income.
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INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets are acquired assets that lack physical substance but can be distinguished from goodwill because of contractual or other legal rights or because the asset is capable of being sold or exchanged either on its own or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are subject to amortization includingand relate to core deposit intangibles,deposits, customer relationships and non-compete agreements. These intangible assets are being amortized on both the straight-line and accelerated basis over two to ten years.years. Intangible assets are periodically evaluated as to the recoverability of their carrying value. Details of the Corporation's other intangible assets are included in NOTE 8. OTHER INTANGIBLES of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

GOODWILL
GOODWILLGoodwill is maintained by applying the provisions of ASC 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other. For purchase acquisitions, the Corporation is required to record the assets acquired, including identified intangible assets, and the liabilities assumed are required to be recorded at their fair value, which in many instances involvesvalue. These often involve estimates based on third party valuations, such as appraisals, or internal valuations based on discounted cash flow analysis or other valuation techniques that may include estimates of attrition, inflation, asset growth rates, or other relevant factors. In addition, the determination of the useful lives forover which anthe intangible asset will be amortized is subjective.

Under ASC 350, the Corporation is required to evaluate goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, as well as on an interim basis, if events or changes indicate that the asset may be impaired, indicating that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The Corporation has historically elected to test forcompleted its most recent annual goodwill impairment test as of October 1, 2022 and concluded, based on current events and circumstances goodwill is not impaired. Details of each year and has determined that no impairment exists.

the Corporation's goodwill are included in NOTE 7. GOODWILL of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

BANK OWNED LIFE INSURANCE has("BOLI")
BOLI policies have been purchased, as well as obtained through acquisitions, on certain current and former employees and directors of the Corporation to offset a portion of the employee benefit costs. The Corporation records the life insurance at the amount that can be realized under the insurance contract at the balance sheet date, which is the cash surrender value adjusted for other charges or amounts due that are probable at settlement. Changes in cash surrender values and death benefits received in excess of cash surrender values are reported in non-interest income. A corporate policy is in place with defined thresholds that limit the amount of credit, interest rate and liquidity risk inherent in a BOLI portfolio. The Corporation actively monitors the overall portfolio performance along with the credit quality of the insurance carriers and the credit quality and yield of the underlying investments.


OTHER REAL ESTATE OWNED ("OREO")
OREO consists of assets acquired through, or in lieu of, loan foreclosure and are held for sale. They are initially recorded at fair value less cost to sell at the date of foreclosure, establishing a new cost basis.  Subsequent to foreclosure, valuations are periodically performed by management and the assets are carried at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.  Revenue and expenses from operations and changes in the valuation are included in other real estate owned and foreclosure expenses.


DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Derivative instruments, which are recorded as assets or liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, are carried at the fair value of the derivatives and reflects the estimated amounts that would have been received to terminate these contracts at the reporting date based upon pricing or valuation models applied to current market information.

As part of the asset/liability management program, the Corporation will utilize, from time to time, interest rate floors, caps or swaps to reduce its sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations. These are derivative instruments, which are recorded as assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Changes in the fair values of derivatives are reported in the consolidated statements of operations or AOCI depending on the use of the derivative and whether the instrument qualifies for hedge accounting. The key criterion for the hedge accounting is that the hedged relationship must be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in those cash flows that are attributable to the hedged risk, both at inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis.


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Derivatives that qualify for the hedge accounting treatment are designated as either: (1) a hedge of the fair value of the recognized asset or liability, or of an unrecognized firm commitment (a fair value hedge); or (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (a cash flow hedge). To date, the Corporation has only entered into a cash flow hedge. For cash flow hedges, changes in the fair values of the derivative instruments are reported in AOCI to the extent the hedge is effective. The gains and losses on derivative instruments that are reported in AOCI are reflected in the consolidated statementsConsolidated Statements of incomeIncome in the periods in which the results of operations are impacted by the variability of the cash flows of the hedged item. Generally, net interest income is increased or decreased by amounts receivable or payable with respect to the derivatives, which qualify for hedge accounting. At inception of the hedge, the Corporation establishes the method it uses for assessing the effectiveness of the hedging derivative and the measurement approach for determining the ineffective aspect of the hedge. The ineffective portion of the hedge, if any, is recognized in the consolidated statementsConsolidated Statements of income.Income. The Corporation excludes the time value expiration of the hedge when measuring ineffectiveness.

The Corporation offers interest rate derivative products (e.g. interest rate swaps) to certain of its high-quality commercial borrowers. This product allows customers to enter into an agreement with the Corporation to swap their variable rate loan to a fixed rate. These derivative products are designed to reduce, eliminate or modify the risk of changes in the borrower’s interest rate or market price risk. The extension of credit incurred through the execution of these derivative products is subject to the same approvals and rigorous underwriting standards as the related traditional credit product. The Corporation limits its risk exposure to these products by entering into a mirror-image, offsetting swap agreement with a separate, well-capitalized and rated counterparty previously approved by the Credit and Asset Liability Committee. By using these interest rate swap arrangements, the Corporation is also better insulated from the interest rate risk associated with underwriting fixed-rate loans. These derivative contracts are not designated against specific assets or liabilities under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and, therefore, do not qualify for hedge accounting. The derivatives are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value and changes in fair value of both the customer and the offsetting swap agreements are recorded (and essentially offset) in non-interest income. The fair value of the derivative instruments incorporates a consideration of credit risk (in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures), resulting in some volatility in earnings each period. Details of the Corporation's derivative instruments are included in NOTE 12. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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SECURITIES SOLD UNDER REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
Securities sold under repurchase agreements represent securities the Corporation routinely sells to certain treasury management customers and then repurchases these securities the next day. Securities sold under repurchase agreements are reflected as secured borrowings in the consolidated balance sheetsCorporation's Consolidated Balance Sheets at the amount of cash received in connection with each transaction. Details of the Corporation's repurchase agreements are included in NOTE 11. BORROWINGS of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES - OFF-BALANCE SHEET CREDIT EXPOSURES
REVENUE RECOGNITION guidance was adopted byThe allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures is a liability account representing expected credit losses over the contractual period for which the Corporation is exposed to credit risk resulting from a contractual obligation to extend credit. No allowance is recognized if the Corporation has the unconditional right to cancel the obligation. Off-balance sheet credit exposures primarily consist of amounts available under outstanding lines of credit and letters of credit. For the period of exposure, the estimate of expected credit losses considers both the likelihood that funding will occur and the amount expected to be funded over the estimated remaining life of the commitment or other off-balance sheet exposure. The likelihood and expected amount of funding are based on January 1, 2018. ASU 2014-09historical utilization rates. The amount of the allowance represents management’s best estimate of expected credit losses on commitments expected to be funded over the contractual life of the commitment. The allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures is adjusted through the income statement as a component of provision for credit loss. Further information regarding the policies and methodology used to estimate the allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet credit exposures is detailed in NOTE 5. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue recognitionguidance establishes principles for reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from the entity's contracts to provide goods or services to customers. The core principle requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that it expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods or services recognized as performance obligations are satisfied.

The majority of the Corporation's revenue-generating transactions are not subject to ASU 2014-09, including revenue generated from financial instruments, such as loans, letters of credit, derivatives and investment securities, as well as revenue related to mortgage servicing activities, as these activities are subject to other GAAP discussed elsewhere within the disclosures. The Corporation has evaluated the nature of its contracts
with customers and determined that further disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers into more granular categories beyond what is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income was not necessary. Descriptions of revenue-generating activities that are within the scope of ASU 2014-09, which are presented in our income statements are as follows:

Service charges on deposit accounts: The Corporation earns fees from its deposit customers for transaction-based, account maintenance and overdraft services. Transaction-based fees, which include services such as ATM use fees, stop payment charges, statement rendering and ACH fees, are recognized at the time the transaction is executed, which is the point in time the Corporation fulfills the customer's request. Account maintenance fees, which relate primarily to monthly maintenance, are earned monthly, representing the period which the Corporation satisfies the performance obligation. Overdraft fees are recognized at the point in time that the overdraft occurs. Service charges on deposits are withdrawn from the customer's account balance.

Fiduciary activities: This represents monthly fees due from wealth management customers as consideration for managing the customers' assets. Wealth management and trust services include custody of assets, investment management, fees for trust services and similar fiduciary activities. These fees are primarily earned over time as the Corporation provides the contracted monthly or quarterly services and are generally assessed based on the market value of assets under management at month-end. Fees that are transaction-based are recognized at the point in time that the transaction is executed.

Investment Brokerage Fees: The Corporation earns fees from investment brokerage services provided to its customers by a third-party service provider. The Corporation receives commissions from the third-party provider on a monthly basis based upon customer activity for the month. The fees are paid to us by the third party on a monthly basis and are recognized when received.

Interchange income: The Corporation earns interchange fees from debit and credit cardholder transactions conducted through the Visa and MasterCard payment networks. Interchange fees from cardholder transactions represent a percentage of the underlying transaction value and are recognized concurrent with the transaction processing services provided to the cardholder.

Gains (Losses) on Sales of OREO: The Corporation records a gain or loss from the sale of OREO when control of the property transfers to the buyer, which generally occurs at the time of an executed deed. When the Corporation finances the sale of OREO to the buyer, the Corporation assesses whether the buyer is committed to perform their obligations under the contract and whether collectability of the transaction price is probable. Once these criteria are met, the OREO asset is derecognized and the gain or loss on sale is recorded upon the transfer of control of the property to the buyer. In determining the gain or loss on the sale, the Corporation adjusts the transaction price and related gain (loss) on sale if a significant financing component is present.

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TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS
Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered.surrendered, or in the case of a loan participation, a portion of the asset has been surrendered and meets the definition of a "participating interest." Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Corporation and put presumptively beyond the reach of the transferor and its creditors, even in bankruptcy or other receivership, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets and (3) the Corporation does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through an agreement to repurchase them before their maturity or the ability to unilaterally cause the holder to return specific assets.
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STOCK OPTION AND RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD PLANS
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Stock option and restricted stock award plans are maintained by the Corporation. The compensation costs are recognized for stock options and restricted stock awards issued to employees and directors based on the fair value of these awards at the date of grant. A Black-Scholes model is utilized to estimate the fair value of stock options.  The market price of the Corporation’s common stock at the date of grant is used for restricted stock awards. Compensation expense is recognized over the appropriate service period, which is generally two or three years. to five years. Details of the Corporation's share-based compensation are included in NOTE 17. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

INCOME TAX
Income tax expense in the consolidated statementsConsolidated Statements of income includes deferredIncome is the total of the current year income tax provisionsdue or benefits for all significantrefundable and changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are the expected future tax amounts from the temporary differences in recognizing incomebetween carrying amounts and expenses for financial reportingtax bases of assets and incomeliabilities, computed using enacted tax purposes.rates. A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The Corporation files consolidated income tax returns with its subsidiaries. The Corporation is generally no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for tax years before 2016.2019.

The Corporation adoptedaccounts for income taxes under the provisions of the ASC 740, Income Taxes, which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC 740 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. As a result ofPer the implementation ofguidance in ASC 740, the Corporation didhas not identifyidentified any uncertain tax positions that it believes should be recognized in the financial statements. The Corporation reviews income tax expense and the carrying value of deferred tax assets and liabilities quarterly; as new information becomes available, the balances are adjusted, if applicable. The Corporation's policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits, if any, as a component of income tax expense. Details of the Corporation's income taxes are included in NOTE 19. INCOME TAX of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding, plus the dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and nonvestednon-vested restricted stock.

RECLASSIFICATIONS have been made to prior financial statements to conform tostock awards. Potentially dilutive common shares are excluded from the current financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had nocomputation of diluted earnings per share in the periods where the effect on net income.

RECENT ACCOUNTING CHANGES ADOPTED IN 2019

FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-11 - Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements - The FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements. This ASU was intended to reduce costs and ease implementationwould be antidilutive. Details of the leases standard for financial statement preparers. ASU 2018-11 provided a new transition method and a practical expedient for separating components of a contract. ASU 2018-11 provided entities with an additional (and optional) transition method to adopt the new leases standard. Under this new transition method, an entity initially applied the new leases standard at the adoption date and recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. Consequently, the Corporation's reporting for the comparative periods presented in the financial statements in the period of adoption is in accordance with GAAP in Topic 840, Leases. The Corporation must provide the required Topic 840 disclosures for all periods that continue to be in accordance with Topic 840. The amendments did not change the existing disclosure requirements in Topic 840 (for example, they did not create interim disclosure requirements that the Corporation previously was not required to provide). The Corporation adopted this new transition method on January 1, 2019, but did not recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings at adoption. Lease disclosuresnet income per share are included in NOTE 10. LEASES20. NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


RECENT ACCOUNTING CHANGES ADOPTED IN 2022

FASB Accounting Standards Updates - No. 2022-06 - Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848
Summary - The FASB issued ASU No. 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848, that extended the period of time preparers can utilize the reference rate reform relief guidance. The amendments in ASU 2018-11 provided lessors with a practical expedient, by class of underlying asset, to not separate non-lease components fromNo. 2022-06 were effective for all entities upon issuance.

In 2020, the associated lease component and, instead, to account for those components as a single component if the non-lease components otherwise would be accounted for under the new revenue guidanceFASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 606) and both848): Facilitation of the following are met:Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting.

The timing and pattern of transferobjective of the non-lease component(s) and associated lease component are the same.
The lease component, if accounted for separately, would be classified as an operating lease.

An entity electing this practical expedient (including an entity that accounts for the combined component entirelyguidance in Topic 606)848 is required to discloseprovide relief during the temporary transition period, so the FASB included a sunset provision within Topic 848 based on expectations of when the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) would cease being published. In 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) delayed the intended cessation date of certain information, by classtenors of underlying asset, as specifiedUSD LIBOR to June 30, 2023.

To ensure the relief in Topic 848 covers the ASU. The Corporation electedperiod of time during which a significant number of modifications may take place, the practical expedientASU defers the sunset date of Topic 848 from December 31, 2022, to not separate non-lease components fromDecember 31, 2024, after which entities will no longer be permitted to apply the associated lease component at adoption, which was January 1, 2019.relief in Topic 848.



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FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-07 -
Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting- The FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) intended to reduce cost and complexity and to improve financial reporting for non-employee share-based payments. The ASU expanded the scope of Topic 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation (which currently only includes share-based payments to employees) to include share-based payments issued to non-employees for goods or services. Consequently, the accounting for share-based payments to non-employees and employees is substantially aligned. The ASU supersedes Subtopic 505-50, Equity-Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees. The Corporation adopted the standard in the first quarter of 2019 and adoption of the standard did not have a significant effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-08 - Receivables - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities- The FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08, Receivables-Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. The ASU shortened the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium to the earliest call date. Under previous GAAP, entities normally amortized the premium as an adjustment of yield over the contractual life of the instrument. Stakeholders expressed concerns with the approach on the basis that GAAP excluded certain callable debt securities from consideration of early repayment of principal even if the holder was certain the call would be exercised. As a result, upon the exercise of a call on a callable debt security held at a premium, the unamortized premium was recorded as a loss in earnings. Further, there was diversity in practice (1) in the amortization period for premiums of callable debt securities, and (2) in how the potential for exercise of a call was factored into current impairment assessments. Another issue was that the practice in the United States was to quote, price, and trade callable debt securities using a model that incorporated consideration of calls (also referred to as “yield-to-worst” pricing). The ASU shortened the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium and required the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. However, the amendments did not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity.

The Corporation was required to apply the amendments on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings at adoption. The Corporation adopted ASU 2017-08 on January 1, 2019 and adoption of the standard did not have a significant effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 - Leases (Topic 842) - The FASB issued new lease accounting guidance in Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). Under the new guidance, lessees recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date:

A lease liability, which is a lessee‘s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and
A right-of-use ("ROU") asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term.

Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. Certain targeted improvements were made to align, where necessary, lessor accounting with the lessee accounting model and Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The new lease guidance simplified the accounting for sale and leaseback transactions primarily because lessees must recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. Lessees are no longer provided with a source of off-balance sheet financing.

The Corporation elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allowed the Corporation to carry forward the historical lease classification. The Corporation elected to not apply ASC 842 to short-term leases (leases with a term of 12 months or less). Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet as the Corporation expenses the lease on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Corporation also elected the practical expedient to not separate nonlease components from lease components. Variable payments are not included as part of the consideration of a lease contract and all of the Corporation's nonlease components contain variable payments; therefore, this election will not have any impact on the ROU asset or lease liability.

The Corporation adopted this ASU on January 1, 2019 and recorded a ROU asset of $23.3 million and a lease liability of $23.8 million at adoption. Lease disclosures are included in NOTE 10. LEASES of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS TO BENOT YET ADOPTED AFTER 2019

The Corporation continually monitors potential accounting changespronouncement and pronouncements.SEC release changes. The following pronouncements and releases have been deemed to have the most applicability to the Corporation's financial statements:statements and will be adopted after December 31, 2022:

FASB Accounting Standards UpdateUpdates - No. 2019-112020-04 - Codification Improvements to Topic 326,Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Instruments - Credit LossesReporting

Summary - - The FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU)ASU No. 2020-04 to provide temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. LIBOR and other interbank offered rates are widely used benchmarks or reference rates in the United States and globally. Trillions of dollars in loans, derivatives, and other financial contracts reference LIBOR, the benchmark interest rate banks use to make short-term loans to each other. With global capital markets expected to move away from LIBOR and other interbank offered rates and move toward rates that addressed issues raised byare more observable or transaction based and less susceptible to manipulation, the FASB launched a broad project in late 2018 to address potential accounting challenges expected to arise from the transition. The new guidance provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. The ASU is intended to help stakeholders during the implementationglobal market-wide reference rate transition period.

Originally, an entity could apply this ASU as of the beginning of an interim period that includes the March 12, 2020 issuance date of the ASU, through December 31, 2022. With the issuance of ASU No. 2016-132022-06 - Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848, Financial Instruments-Credit Lossesthe sunset date for adoption of ASU 2020-04 was extended from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024. The Corporation expects to adopt the practical expedients included in this ASU in 2023 as it transitions its loans and other financial instruments to another reference rate.

FASB Accounting Standards Updates - No. 2021-01 - Reference Rate Reform (Topic 326)848): Measurement of Credit Losses of Financial Instruments.Scope

Summary - The FASB has published ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform. ASU 2021-01 clarifies that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. The ASU also amends the expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 to capture the incremental consequences of the scope clarification and to tailor the existing guidance to derivative instruments affected by the discounting transition.
Among other narrow-scope improvements,
An entity may elect to apply the amendments in this Update on a full retrospective basis as of any date from the beginning of an interim period that includes or is subsequent to March 12, 2020, or on a prospective basis to new ASU clarifies guidance around howmodifications from any date within an interim period that includes or is subsequent to report expected recoveries. “Expected recoveries” describesthe date of the issuance of a situationfinal Update, up to the date that financial statements are available to be issued.

If an entity elects to apply any of the amendments in this Update for an eligible hedging relationship, any adjustments as a result of those elections must be reflected as of the date the entity applies the election.

Originally, the amendments in this Update did not apply to contract modifications made after December 31, 2022, new hedging relationships entered into after December 31, 2022, and existing hedging relationships evaluated for effectiveness in periods after December 31, 2022, except for hedging relationships existing as of December 31, 2022, that apply certain optional expedients in which an organization recognizes a full or partial write-offthe accounting effects are recorded through the end of the amortized cost basishedging relationship (including periods after December 31, 2022). With the issuance of ASU 2022-06 - Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848, the sunset date for adoption of ASU 2021-01 was extended from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024. The Corporation expects to adopt the practical expedients included in this ASU in 2023 as it transitions its loans and other financial instruments to another reference rate.

FASB Accounting Standards Updates - No. 2021-08 -Business Combinations (Topic 805) - Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers
Summary -The FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers, that addresses diversity in practice related to the accounting for revenue contracts with customers acquired in a business combination.

Under current GAAP, an acquirer generally recognizes assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination, including contract assets and contract liabilities arising from revenue contracts with customers and other similar contracts that are accounted for in accordance with Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, at fair value on the acquisition date.

The FASB indicates that some stakeholders indicated that it is unclear how an acquirer should evaluate whether to recognize a contract liability from a revenue contract with a customer acquired in a business combination after Topic 606 is adopted. Furthermore, it was identified that under current practice, the timing of payment (payment terms) of a revenue contract may subsequently affect the post-acquisition revenue recognized by the acquirer. To address this, the ASU requires entities to apply Topic 606 to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination. Finally, the amendments in the ASU improve comparability after the business combination by providing consistent recognition and measurement guidance for revenue contracts with customers acquired in a business combination and revenue contracts with customers not acquired in a business combination.

For public business entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments in this Update should be applied prospectively to business combinations occurring on or after the effective date of the amendments. Early adoption of the amendments is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. An entity that early adopts in an interim period should apply the amendments (1) retrospectively to all business combinations for which the acquisition date occurs on or after the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the interim period or early application, and (2) prospectively to all business combinations that occur on or after the date of initial application. The Corporation adopted this guidance on January 1, 2023, but adoption of the standard did not have a significant impact on the Corporation's financial asset, but then later determines that the amount written off,statements or a portion of that amount, will in fact be recovered. While applying the credit losses standard, stakeholders questioned whether expected recoveries were permitted on assets that had already shown credit deterioration at the time of purchase (also known as PCD assets).

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In response to this question, the ASU permits organizations to record expected recoveries on PCD assets. In addition to other narrow technical improvements, the ASU also reinforces existing guidance that prohibits organizations from recording negative allowances for available-for-sale debt securities.

The ASU includes effective dates and transition requirements that vary depending on whether or not an entity has already adopted ASU 2016-13. The Corporation adopted the standard on January 1, 2020, but adoption of the standard did not have a significant impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

FASB Accounting Standards UpdateUpdates - No. 2018-152022-02 —Financial Instruments - Intangibles - GoodwillCredit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service ContractVintage Disclosures

Summary - The FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU)ASU No. 2018-15,2022-02, Intangibles-GoodwillFinancial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s AccountingVintage Disclosures, to improve the usefulness of information provided to investors about certain loan refinancings, restructurings, and writeoffs.

Troubled Debt Restructurings ("TDR") by Creditors That Have Adopted CECL
During the FASB’s post-implementation review of the credit losses standard, including a May 2021 roundtable, investors and other stakeholders questioned the relevance of the TDR designation and the usefulness of disclosures about those modifications. Some noted that measurement of expected losses under the CECL model already incorporates losses realized from restructurings that are TDRs and that relevant information for Implementation Costs Incurredinvestors would be better conveyed through enhanced disclosures about certain modifications.

The amendments in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract, which reduces complexity forthe new ASU eliminate the accounting guidance for costs of implementing a cloud computing service arrangement. This standard aligns the accountingTDRs by creditors that have adopted CECL while enhancing disclosure requirements for implementation costs of hosting arrangements, regardless of whether they convey a licensecertain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors made to the hosted software.borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.


Vintage Disclosures - Gross Writeoffs
The disclosure of gross writeoff information by year of origination was cited by numerous investors as an essential input to their analysis. To address this feedback, the amendments in the new ASU aligns the following requirementsrequire that a public business entity disclose current-period gross writeoffs by year of origination for capitalizing implementation costs:financing receivables and net investment in leases.
Those incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract, and
Those incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license).

For calendar-year public companies,entities that have adopted the changes will beamendments in ASU 2016-13, the amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years endingbeginning after December 15, 2019. For all other calendar-year companies and organizations, the changes will be effective for2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020.years. The Corporation adopted the standardthis Update on January 1, 2020, but adoption2023.


NOTE 2

ACQUISITIONS

Level One Bancorp, Inc.

On April 1, 2022, the Corporation acquired 100 percent of Level One Bancorp, Inc. ("Level One"). Level One, a Michigan corporation, merged with and into the Corporation (the "Merger"), whereupon the separate corporate existence of Level One ceased and the Corporation survived. Immediately following the Merger, Level One's wholly owned subsidiary, Level One Bank, merged with and into the Bank, with the Bank as the surviving bank.

Level One was headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan and had 17 banking centers serving the Michigan market. Pursuant to the merger agreement, each common shareholder of Level One received, for each outstanding share of Level One common stock held, (a) a 0.7167 share of the standard did not haveCorporation's common stock, and (b) a significant impact oncash payment of $10.17. The Corporation issued 5.6 million shares of the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

Corporation's common stock and paid $79.3 million in cash, in exchange for all outstanding shares of Level One common stock.
FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-14
Additionally, the Corporation issued 10,000 shares of newly created 7.5 percent non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, with a liquidation preference of $2,500 per share, in exchange for the outstanding Level One Series B preferred stock. Likewise, each outstanding Level One depositary share representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Level One Series B preferred stock was converted into a depositary share of the Corporation representing a 1/100th interest in a share of its newly issued preferred stock (Nasdaq: FRMEP).
- Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework - Changes
The Corporation engaged in this transaction with the expectation that it would be accretive to income and add to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans

Summary - The FASBexisting market area in Michigan that has issued ASU No. 2018-14, Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework - Changesa demographic profile consistent with many of the current Midwest markets served by the Bank. Goodwill resulted from this transaction due to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans,expected synergies and economies of scale.
that applies to all employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. The amendments modify the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans.

Disclosure Requirements Deleted
The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year.
The amount and timing of plan assets expected to be returned to the employer.
Related party disclosures about the amount of future annual benefits covered by insurance and annuity contracts and significant transactions between the employer or related parties and the plan.
For public entities, the effects of a one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates on the (a) aggregate of the service and interest cost components of net periodic benefit costs and (b) benefit obligation for postretirement health care benefits.

Disclosure Requirements Added
An explanation of the reasons for significant gains and losses related to changes in the benefit obligation for the period.

The amendments also clarify the disclosure requirements in paragraph 715-20-50-3, which state that the following information for defined benefit pension plans should be disclosed:
The projected benefit obligation (PBO) and fair value of plan assets for plans with PBOs in excess of plan assets.
The accumulated benefit obligation (ABO) and fair value of plan assets for plans with ABOs in excess of plan assets.

ASU No. 2018-14 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020, for public business entities and for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2021, for all other entities. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The Corporation adopted the standard January 1, 2020, but adoption of the standard did not have a significant impact on the Corporation’s disclosures.

FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-13 - Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement

Summary - The FASB has issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU No. 2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820. Certain disclosure requirements related to transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy and Level 3 valuation process were removed from Topic 820. Disclosures were also added to Topic 820 for changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in other comprehensive income for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements held at the end of the reporting period and the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements.

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In addition, the amendments eliminate at a minimum from the phrase “an entity shall disclose at a minimum” to promote the appropriate exercise of discretion by entities when considering fair value measurement disclosures and to clarify that materiality is an appropriate consideration of entities and their auditors when evaluating disclosure requirements.

The amendments in ASU No. 2018-13 are effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The amendments on changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty should be applied prospectively for only the most recent interim or annual period presented in the initial fiscal year of adoption. All other amendments should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented upon their effective date. Early adoption is permitted. An entity is permitted to early adopt any removed or modified disclosures upon issuance of ASU No. 2018-13 and delay adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date. The Corporation adopted the standard January 1, 2020, but adoption of the standard did not have a significant impact on the Corporation’s disclosures.

FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13,
Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments

Summary - The FASB has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This new guidance was issued to address concerns that current generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) restricts the ability to record credit losses that are expected, but do not yet meet the “probable” threshold by replacing the current “incurred loss” model for recognizing credit losses with an “expected life of loan loss” model referred to as the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model.

Under the CECL model, certain financial assets carried at amortized cost, such as loans held for investment and held-to-maturity debt securities, are required to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The measurement of expected credit losses is to be based on information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. This measurement will take place at the time the financial asset is first added to the balance sheet and periodically thereafter. This differs significantly from the “incurred loss” model required under current GAAP, which delays recognition until it is probable a loss has been incurred. The change could materially affect how the allowance for loan losses is determined and cause a charge to earnings through the provision for loan losses. Such charge would adversely affect the financial condition of the Corporation.

The ASU is effective for SEC filers for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019 (i.e., January 1, 2020, for calendar year entities). The Corporation adopted this ASU January 1, 2020.

The Corporation has developed models that satisfy the requirements of the new standard which will be governed by a system of internal controls and a cross-functional working group consisting of accounting, finance, and credit administration personnel. The loan portfolio was pooled into ten loan segments with similar risk characteristics for which the probability of default/loss given default methodology will be applied. The Corporation intends to utilize a one-year economic forecast period then revert to historical macroeconomic levels for the remaining life of the portfolio. A baseline macroeconomic scenario, along with three other scenarios, will be used to develop a range of estimated credit losses for which to determine the best estimate within.

The Corporation will record a one-time cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings, net of income taxes, on the consolidated balance sheet as of the beginning of the first quarter of 2020.  The allowance will increase by 55-65 percent because it will cover expected credit losses over the life of the loan portfolio, which approximates four years, and it includes all purchased loans that were previously excluded from the allowance for loan losses calculation. CECL also requires the establishment of a reserve for potential losses from unfunded commitments that is recorded in other liabilities, separate from allowance for credit losses, which is estimated to be approximately $18 million.


NOTE 2

ACQUISITION

MBT Financial Corp.

On September 1, 2019, the Corporation acquired 100 percent of MBT. MBT, a Michigan corporation, merged with and into the Corporation, whereupon the separate corporate existence of MBT ceased and the Corporation survived. Immediately following the merger, MBT's wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Bank & Trust, merged with and into the Bank, with the Bank continuing as the surviving bank.

MBT was headquartered in Monroe, Michigan and had 20 banking centers serving the Monroe market. Pursuant to the merger agreement, each MBT shareholder received 0.275 shares of the Corporation's common stock for each outstanding share of MBT common stock held. The Corporation issued approximately 6.4 million shares of common stock, which was valued at approximately $229.9 million. The Corporation engaged in this transaction with the expectation that it would be accretive to income and add a new market area in Michigan that has a demographic profile consistent with many of the current Indiana and Ohio markets served by the Bank. Goodwill resulted from this transaction due to the expected synergies and economies of scale.


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Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total purchase price is allocated to net tangible and intangible assets based on their current estimated fair values on the date of the acquisition. Based on preliminary valuations of the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which are based on assumptions that are subject to change based on the timing of the transaction, the purchase price for the MBTLevel One acquisition is detailed in the following table. If, prior to the end of the one-year measurement period for finalizing the purchase price allocation, information becomes available about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date, which would indicate adjustments are required to the purchase price allocation, such adjustments will be included in the purchase price allocation retrospectively.



Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents
$10,222
Interest-bearing time deposits
281,228
Investment securities
212,235
Loans
732,578
Premises and equipment
21,664
Federal Home Loan Bank stock
4,148
Interest receivable
3,361
Cash surrender value of life insurance
59,545
Tax asset, deferred and receivable
5,205
Other assets
6,011
Deposits
(1,105,926)
Securities sold under repurchase agreements
(94,760)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances
(10,853)
Other liabilities
(9,807)
Net tangible assets acquired
114,851
Core deposit intangible
16,527
Goodwill
98,563
Purchase price
$229,941

Fair Value
Cash and due from banks$217,104 
Investment securities available for sale370,071 
Investment securities held to maturity587 
Loans held for sale7,951 
Loans1,627,423 
Allowance for credit losses - loans(16,599)
Premises and equipment11,848 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock11,688 
Interest receivable7,188 
Cash surrender value of life insurance30,143 
Tax asset, deferred and receivable16,223 
Other assets41,690 
Deposits(1,930,790)
Securities sold under repurchase agreements(1,521)
Federal Home Loan Bank advances(160,043)
Subordinated debentures(32,631)
Interest payable(1,065)
Other liabilities(42,813)
Net tangible assets acquired156,454 
Other intangibles18,642 
Goodwill166,617 
Purchase price$341,713 


The Corporation performed an evaluation of the loan portfolio in which there were loans that, at acquisition, had more than an insignificant amount of credit quality deterioration and were classified as purchased credit deteriorated ("PCD"). Details of the PCD loans are included in NOTE 5. LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Of the total purchase price, $16,527,000$18.6 million has been allocated to other intangible assets. Approximately $17.2 million was allocated to a core deposit intangible, which will be amortized over its estimated life of 10 years. Approximately $1.4 million was allocated to a non-compete intangible, which will be amortized over its estimated life of 2 years. The remaining purchase price has been allocated to goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes.

Hoosier Trust Company

On April 1, 2021, the Bank acquired 100 percent of Hoosier Trust Company ("Hoosier") through a merger of Hoosier with and into the Bank. The consideration paid to shareholders of Hoosier at closing was $3,225,000 in cash. Prior to the acquisition, Hoosier was an Indiana corporate trust company, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with approximately $290 million in assets under management. Hoosier’s sole office is now being operated by the Bank as a limited service trust office.

Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total purchase price is allocated to net tangible and intangible assets based on their current estimated fair value on the date of the acquisition. Based on the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which are based on assumptions that are subject to change based on the timing of the transaction, the purchase price for the Hoosier acquisition is detailed in the following table.

Fair Value
Cash and due from banks$292 
Other assets35 
Other liabilities(816)
Net tangible assets acquired(489)
Customer relationship intangible2,247 
Goodwill1,467 
Purchase price$3,225 

Of the total purchase price, $2,247,000 was allocated to a customer relationship intangible, which will be amortized over its estimated life of 10 years. The remaining purchase price was allocated to goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes.

Acquired loan data for MBT is included in the following table:
 Fair Value of Acquired Loans at Acquisition Date Gross Contractual Amounts Receivable at Acquisition Date Best Estimate at Acquisition Date of Contractual Cash Flows Not Expected to be Collected
Acquired receivables subject to ASC 310-30$3,531
 $6,840
 $2,733
Acquired receivables not subject to ASC 310-30$729,047
 $907,210
 $14,722


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Purchased loans with evidence of credit deterioration since origination and for which it is probable at the date of acquisition that the acquirer will not collect all contractually required principal and interest payments are accounted for under ASC 310-30, Loans Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. The difference between contractually required payments and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the nonaccretable difference. The accretable portion of the fair value discount or premium is the difference between the expected cash flows and the net present value of expected cash flows, with such difference accreted into earnings over the term of the loans.

Pro Forma Financial Information

The results of operations of MBTLevel One have been included in the Corporation's consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date. The following schedule includes pro forma results for the year ended December 31, 20192022 and 2018,2021 as if the MBTLevel One acquisition occurred as of the beginning of the periods presented. Pro forma financial information of the Hoosier acquisition is not included in the table below as it is deemed immaterial.


Year Ended
December 31, 2019

Year Ended
December 31, 2018
Total revenue (net interest income plus other income)
$474,891

$476,878
Net income available to common shareholders
$161,228

$177,906
Earnings per share:



Basic
$2.89

$3.19
Diluted
$2.88

$3.18


Year Ended
December 31, 2022
Year Ended
December 31, 2021
Total revenue (net interest income plus other income)$654,313 $621,946 
Net Income$221,631 $237,031 
Net income available to common shareholders$219,756 $235,156 
Earnings per share:
Basic$3.72 $3.96 
Diluted$3.70 $3.95 

The pro forma information includes adjustments for interest income on loans and investments,investment securities, interest expense on deposits and borrowings, premises expense for the banking centers acquired and amortization of intangibles arising from the transaction and the related income tax effects. The pro forma information for the year ended December 31, 2019 includes operating revenue of $56.9 million from MBT of $19.7 millionLevel One since the date of acquisition. Additionally, $19.7acquisition, and $12.5 million, net of tax, of non-recurring expenses directly attributable to the MBT acquisition were included in the year ended December 31, 2019 pro forma information.

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The pro forma information for the year ended December 31, 2018 includes operating results from MBT as if the acquisition occurred at the beginning of the year. Additionally, $877,000, net of tax, of non-recurring expenses directly attributable to the MBT acquisition were included in the year ended December 31, 2018 pro forma information.

acquisition-related expenses. The pro forma information is presented for informationalinformation purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that actually would have been achieved had the acquisition been consummated as of that time, orJanuary 1, 2022 and 2021, nor is it intended to be a projection of future results.


NOTE 3

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

AND INTEREST-BEARING DEPOSITS
The Corporation considers all liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. As of
At December 31, 2019,2022, the Corporation’s non-interest bearing deposits, included in cash and cash equivalents, is defined to include cash on hand, deposits in other institutions and federal funds sold.

At December 31, 2019, the Corporation’s interest-bearing cash accounts and noninterest-bearing transaction deposits held at other institutions exceeded the $250,000 federally insured limits by approximately $190,378,000.$54,029,000. Each correspondent bank’s financial performance and market rating are reviewed on a quarterly basis to ensure the Corporation has deposits only at institutions providing minimal risk for those exceeding the federally insured limits.


Additionally, the Corporation had approximately $39,844,000$110,502,000 at the Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank, which are government-sponsored entities not insured by the FDIC.


The Corporation ishas historically been required to maintain reserve funds in cash and/or on deposit with the Federal Reserve Bank.  However, the Federal Reserve announced on March 15, 2020 that in order to support the flow of credit to households and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, reserve requirement ratios would move to zero effective March 26, 2020. The reserve requiredrequirement ratios remained at zero as of December 31, 20192022.
, was $78,934,000.


NOTE 4

INVESTMENT SECURITIES

The following table summarizes the amortized cost, gross unrealized gains gross unrealizedand losses and approximate market value of the Corporation's investment securities at the dates indicated were:
 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Fair Value
Available for sale at December 31, 2019       
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$38,529
 $346
 $
 $38,875
State and municipal859,511
 41,092
 807
 899,796
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities842,349
 10,378
 1,404
 851,323
Corporate obligations31
 
 
 31
Total available for sale1,740,420
 51,816
 2,211
 1,790,025
Held to maturity at December 31, 2019       
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities15,619
 1
 37
 15,583
State and municipal354,115
 15,151
 107
 369,159
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities434,804
 6,921
 401
 441,324
Foreign investment1,500
 


 1,500
Total held to maturity806,038
 22,073
 545
 827,566
Total Investment Securities$2,546,458
 $73,889
 $2,756
 $2,617,591
        
Available for sale at December 31, 2018       
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$13,493
 $92
 $3
 $13,582
State and municipal605,994
 5,995
 5,854
 606,135
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities530,209
 634
 8,396
 522,447
Corporate obligations31
 


 31
Total available for sale1,149,727
 6,721
 14,253
 1,142,195
Held to maturity at December 31, 2018       
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities22,618



545

22,073
State and municipal197,909

2,858

872

199,895
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities268,860

713

3,323

266,250
Foreign investment1,000



1

999
Total held to maturity490,387

3,571

4,741

489,217
Total Investment Securities$1,640,114

$10,292

$18,994

$1,631,412

The change in unrealized gains/losses from December 31, 2018 to December 31, 2019 is primarily due to the changes in interest rates. The
longer term points on the yield curve have declined since year-end which increases the fair value of investment securities held in the portfolio.available for sale as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

Amortized
Cost
Gross Unrealized
Gains
Gross Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Available for sale at December 31, 2022
U.S. Treasury$2,501 $— $42 $2,459 
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities119,154 — 17,192 101,962 
State and municipal1,530,048 438 178,726 1,351,760 
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities608,630 100,358 508,273 
Corporate obligations13,014 — 807 12,207 
Total available for sale$2,273,347 $439 $297,125 $1,976,661 
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Amortized
Cost
Gross Unrealized
Gains
Gross Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Available for sale at December 31, 2021
U.S. Treasury$1,000 $— $$999 
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities96,244 437 1,545 95,136 
State and municipal1,495,696 81,734 898 1,576,532 
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities671,684 7,109 11,188 667,605 
Corporate obligations4,031 256 4,279 
Total available for sale$2,268,655 $89,536 $13,640 $2,344,551 


The following table showssummarizes the Corporation’samortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, andapproximate fair value and allowance for credit losses on investment securities held to maturity as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Credit LossesNet Carrying AmountGross Unrealized
Gains
Gross Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Held to maturity at December 31, 2022
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$392,246 $— $392,246 $— $69,147 $323,099 
State and municipal1,117,552 245 1,117,307 647 197,064 921,135 
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities776,074 — 776,074 — 113,915 662,159 
Foreign investment1,500 — 1,500 — 28 1,472 
Total held to maturity$2,287,372 $245 $2,287,127 $647 $380,154 $1,907,865 


Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Credit LossesNet Carrying AmountGross Unrealized
Gains
Gross Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Held to maturity at December 31, 2021
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$371,457 $— $371,457 $226 $7,268 $364,415 
State and municipal1,057,301 245 1,057,056 29,593 2,170 1,084,724 
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities749,789 — 749,789 7,957 5,881 751,865 
Foreign investment1,500 — 1,500 — 1,499 
Total held to maturity$2,180,047 $245 $2,179,802 $37,776 $15,320 $2,202,503 


Accrued interest on investment securities available for sale and held to maturity of $29.5 million and $26.8 million is included in the Interest Receivable line on the Corporation's Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The total amount of accrued interest is excluded from the amortized cost of available for sale and held to maturity securities presented above.

In determining the allowance for credit losses on investment securities available for sale that are in an unrealized loss position, the Corporation first assesses whether it intends to sell, or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value through the income statement. For investment securities available for sale that do not meet the aforementioned criteria, the Corporation evaluates whether the decline in fair value has resulted from credit losses or other factors. In making this assessment, the Corporation considers the extent to which fair value is less than amortized cost, any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency, and adverse conditions specifically related to the security, among other factors. If this assessment indicates that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss exists and an allowance for credit losses is recorded for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Unrealized losses that have not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in other comprehensive income. Adjustments to the allowance are reported in the income statement as a component of the provision for credit loss. The Corporation has made the accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable on investment securities available for sale from the estimate of credit losses. Investment securities available for sale are charged off against the allowance or, in the absence of any allowance, written down through the income statement when deemed uncollectible or when either of the aforementioned criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met. The Corporation did not record an allowance for credit losses on its investment securities available for sale as the unrealized losses were attributable to changes in interest rates, not credit quality.


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The allowance for credit losses on investment securities held to maturity is a contra asset-valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of investment securities held to maturity to present the net amount expected to be collected. Investment securities held to maturity are charged off against the allowance when deemed uncollectible. Adjustments to the allowance are reported in the income statement as a component of the provision for credit loss. The Corporation measures expected credit losses on investment securities held to maturity on a collective basis by major security type with each type sharing similar risk characteristics, and considers historical credit loss information that is adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Corporation has made the accounting policy election to exclude accrued interest receivable on investment securities held to maturity from the estimate of credit losses. With regard to U.S. Government-sponsored agency and mortgage-backed securities, all these securities are issued by a U.S. government-sponsored entity and have an implicit or explicit government guarantee; therefore, no allowance for credit losses has been recorded for these securities. With regard to securities issued by states and municipalities and other investment securities held to maturity, management considers (1) issuer bond ratings, (2) historical loss rates for given bond ratings, (3) the financial condition of the issuer, and (4) whether issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments under the contractual terms of the securities. Historical loss rates associated with securities having similar grades as those in the Corporation's portfolio have been insignificant. Furthermore, as of December 31, 2022, there were no past due principal and interest payments associated with these securities. At CECL adoption, an allowance for credit losses of $245,000 was recorded on the state and municipal securities classified as held to maturity based on applying the long-term historical credit loss rate, as published by Moody’s, for similarly rated securities. The balance of the allowance for credit losses on investment securities remained unchanged at $245,000 as of December 31, 2022.

On a quarterly basis, the Corporation monitors the credit quality of investment securities held to maturity through the use of credit ratings. The following table summarizes the amortized cost of investment securities held to maturity at December 31, 2022, aggregated by credit quality indicator.
Held to Maturity
State and municipalOtherTotal
Credit Rating:
Aaa$101,076 $70,583 $171,659 
Aa1162,728 — 162,728 
Aa2185,394 — 185,394 
Aa3135,227 — 135,227 
A1131,417 — 131,417 
A210,168 — 10,168 
A310,117 — 10,117 
Non-rated381,425 1,099,237 1,480,662 
Total$1,117,552 $1,169,820 $2,287,372 


The following tables summarize, as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, investment categorysecurities available for sale in an unrealized loss position for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded, aggregated by security type and length of time the individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31, 2019 and 2018: position.
 Less than 12 Months
12 Months or Longer
Total
 Fair
Value

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Temporarily Impaired Available for Sale Securities at December 31, 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
State and municipal$76,273

$807

$

$

$76,273

$807
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities127,673

1,326

20,796

78

148,469

1,404
Total Temporarily Impaired Available for Sale Securities203,946

2,133

20,796

78

224,742

2,211
Temporarily Impaired Held to Maturity Securities at December 31, 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities3,016

4

12,467

33

15,483

37
State and municipal22,947

107





22,947

107
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities124,253

364

7,991

37

132,244

401
Total Temporarily Impaired Held to Maturity Securities150,216

475

20,458

70

$170,674

545
Total Temporarily Impaired Investment Securities$354,162

$2,608

$41,254

$148

$395,416

$2,756
 










            
 Less than 12 Months
12 Months or Longer
Total
 Fair
Value

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

Gross
Unrealized
Losses

Fair
Value

Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Temporarily Impaired Available for Sale Securities at December 31, 2018 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$1,490

$3

$

$

$1,490

$3
State and municipal234,431

3,958

38,028

1,896

272,459

5,854
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities196,601

2,400

217,121

5,996

413,722

8,396
Total Temporarily Impaired Available for Sale Securities432,522

6,361

255,149

7,892

687,671

14,253
Temporarily Impaired Held to Maturity Securities at December 31, 2018 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities



22,073

545

22,073

545
State and municipal14,952

369

16,786

503

31,738

872
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities102,828

876

87,268

2,447

190,096

3,323
Foreign investment



999

1

999

1
Total Temporarily Impaired Held to Maturity Securities117,780

1,245

127,126

3,496

244,906

4,741
Total Temporarily Impaired Investment Securities$550,302

$7,606

$382,275

$11,388

$932,577

$18,994


Less than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotal
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Investment securities available for sale at December 31, 2022
U.S. Treasury$2,459 $42 $— $— $2,459 $42 
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities48,940 4,973 53,022 12,219 101,962 17,192 
State and municipal1,177,104 150,096 108,652 28,630 1,285,756 178,726 
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities182,700 16,910 325,455 83,448 508,155 100,358 
Corporate obligations12,176 807 — — 12,176 807 
Total investment securities available for sale$1,423,379 $172,828 $487,129 $124,297 $1,910,508 $297,125 

Less than 12 Months12 Months or LongerTotal
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Investment securities available for sale at December 31, 2021
U.S. Treasury$999 $$— $— $999 $
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities68,524 1,545 — — 68,524 1,545 
State and municipal138,187 894 505 138,692 898 
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities427,687 10,791 8,324 397 436,011 11,188 
Corporate obligations992 — — 992 
Total investment securities available for sale$636,389 $13,239 $8,829 $401 $645,218 $13,640 


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The following table summarizes investment securities available for sale in an unrealized loss position for which an allowance for credit losses has not been recorded, aggregated by security type and the number of securities in the portfolio for the periods indicated.

Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Number of Securities
Investment securities available for sale at December 31, 2022
U.S. Treasury$42 5
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities17,192 16
State and municipal178,726 946
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities100,358 177
Corporate obligations807 10
Total investment securities available for sale$297,125 1,154 

Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Number of Securities
Investment securities available for sale at December 31, 2021
U.S. Treasury$1
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities1,545 8
State and municipal898 103
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities11,188 48
Corporate obligations1
Total investment securities available for sale$13,640 161


The unrealized losses in the Corporation’s investment portfolio were the result of changes in interest rates and not credit quality. As a result, the Corporation expects to recover the amortized cost basis over the term of the securities. The Corporation does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Corporation will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity.

Certain investments in debtinvestment securities available for sale are reported in the financial statements at amountsan amount less than their historical cost.  The historical cost of these investments totaled $398,172,000 and $951,571,000 at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  Total fair value of these investments was $395,416,000  and $932,577,000, which was approximately 15.2 and 57.1 percent ofas indicated in the Corporation's available for sale and held to maturity investment portfolio at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.table below.

The Corporation's management believes the decline in fair value for these securities was temporary. Should the impairment of any of these securities become other-than-temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income during the period the OTTI is identified. The Corporation’s management has evaluated all securities with unrealized losses for OTTI and concluded no OTTI existed at December 31, 2019. 
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Investments available for sale reported at less than historical cost:
Historical cost$2,207,633 $658,858 
Fair value1,910,508 645,218 
Gross unrealized losses$297,125 $13,640 
Percent of the Corporation's investments available for sale96.7 %27.5 %

In determining the fair value of the investment securities portfolio, the Corporation utilizes a third party for portfolio accounting services, including market value input, for those securities classified as Level I1 and Level II2 in the fair value hierarchy.  The Corporation has obtained an understanding of what inputs are being used by the vendor in pricing the portfolio and how the vendor classified these securities based upon these inputs.  From these discussions, the Corporation’s management is comfortable that the classifications are proper.  The Corporation has gained trust in the data for two reasons:  (a) independent spot testing of the data is conducted by the Corporation through obtaining market quotes from various brokers on a periodic basis; and (b) actual gains or loss resulting from the sale of certain securities has proven the data to be accurate over time.   Fair value of securities classified as Level 3 in the valuation hierarchy was determined using a discounted cash flow model that incorporated market estimates of interest rates and volatility in markets that have not been active.

U.S. Government-Sponsored Mortgage-Backed Securities
The unrealized losses on the Corporation's investment in mortgage-backed securities were a result of interest rate changes. The Corporation expects to recover the amortized cost basis over the term of the securities. Because the decline in market value is attributable to changes in interest rates and not credit quality, and because the Corporation does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Corporation will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Corporation does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2019. As noted in the table above, the mortgage-backed securities portfolio contains unrealized losses of $1,404,000 on NaN securities and $401,000 on 15 securities in the available for sale and held to maturity portfolios, respectively. All these securities are issued by a government-sponsored entity.

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State and Municipal Securities and U.S. Government-Sponsored Agency Securities
The unrealized losses on the Corporation's investments in securities of state and political subdivisions and U.S. Government-Sponsored Agency securities were caused by interest rate increases. The contractual terms of those investments do not permit the issuer to settle the securities at a price less than the amortized cost basis of the investments. Because the Corporation does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Corporation will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Corporation does not consider those investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2019. As noted in the table above, the state and municipal securities portfolio contains unrealized losses of $807,000 on NaN securities and $107,000 on 18 securities in the available for sale and held to maturity portfolios, respectively. The U.S. Government-Sponsored Agency securities portfolio contains 0 unrealized loses in the available for sale portfolio, and $37,000 on 3 securities in the held to maturity portfolio.

The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities available for sale and held to maturity at December 31, 20192022 and December 31, 2021, by contractual maturity are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Securities not due at a single maturity are shown separately.
 Available for Sale Held to Maturity
 Amortized Cost Fair Value Amortized Cost Fair Value
Maturity Distribution at December 31, 2019       
Due in one year or less$1,134
 $1,136
 $9,920
 $10,105
Due after one through five years5,031
 5,141
 45,197
 45,654
Due after five through ten years74,745
 76,920
 84,153
 88,844
Due after ten years817,161
 855,505
 231,964
 241,639
 898,071
 938,702
 371,234
 386,242
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities842,349
 851,323
 434,804
 441,324
Total Investment Securities$1,740,420
 $1,790,025
 $806,038
 $827,566

 Available for SaleHeld to Maturity
 Amortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair Value
Maturity Distribution at December 31, 2022    
Due in one year or less$2,822 $2,809 $13,697 $13,749 
Due after one through five years11,694 11,265 80,697 76,453 
Due after five through ten years169,729 161,211 147,078 135,027 
Due after ten years1,480,472 1,293,103 1,269,826 1,020,477 
 1,664,717 1,468,388 1,511,298 1,245,706 
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities608,630 508,273 776,074 662,159 
Total Investment Securities$2,273,347 $1,976,661 $2,287,372 $1,907,865 

Available for SaleHeld to Maturity
Amortized CostFair ValueAmortized CostFair Value
Maturity Distribution at December 31, 2021
Due in one year or less$6,954 $6,965 $6,971 $6,995 
Due after one through five years5,097 5,309 30,272 31,946 
Due after five through ten years120,460 126,816 177,203 180,129 
Due after ten years1,464,460 1,537,856 1,215,812 1,231,568 
1,596,971 1,676,946 1,430,258 1,450,638 
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities671,684 667,605 749,789 751,865 
Total Investment Securities$2,268,655 $2,344,551 $2,180,047 $2,202,503 

 
Securities with a carrying value of approximately $503,427,000, $416,155,000$941.3 million and $475,999,000$873.2 million were pledged at December 31, 2019, 20182022 and 2017,2021, respectively, to secure certain deposits and securities sold under repurchase agreements, and for other purposes as permitted or required by law.

The book value of securities sold under agreements to repurchase amounted to $182,856,000$196.7 million at December 31, 2019,2022 and $116,691,000$175.1 million at
December 31, 2018.2021.

Gross gains and losses on the sales and redemptions of available for sale securities for the for the years indicated are shown below.
202220212020
Sales and redemptions of investment securities available for sale:  
Gross gains$1,264 $6,502 $12,097 
Gross losses70 828 202 
Net gains of sales and redemptions of investment securities available for sale$1,194 $5,674 $11,895 

2019
2018
2017
Sales and Redemptions of Available for Sale Securities: 
 

Gross gains$4,415

$4,269

$2,681
Gross losses



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LOANS AND ALLOWANCE

The Corporation's primary lending focus is small business and middle market commercial, commercial real estate and residential real estate, which results in portfolio diversification. The following tables show the composition of the loan portfolio, the allowance for loan losses and credit quality characteristics by collateral classification, excluding loans held for sale. Loans held for sale at December 31, 2019 and 2018, were $9,037,000 and $4,778,000, respectively.


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NOTE 5

LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The Corporation's primary lending focus is small business and middle market commercial, commercial real estate, public finance and residential real estate, which results in portfolio diversification. The following tables show the composition of the loan portfolio and credit quality characteristics by collateral classification, excluding loans held for sale. Loans held for sale at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, were $9.1 million and $11.2 million, respectively.

The following table illustrates the composition of the Corporation’s loan portfolio by loan class for the yearsperiods indicated:
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Commercial and industrial loans$3,437,126 $2,714,565 
Agricultural land, production and other loans to farmers241,793 246,442 
Real estate loans:
Construction835,582 523,066 
Commercial real estate, non-owner occupied2,407,475 2,135,459 
Commercial real estate, owner occupied1,246,528 986,720 
Residential2,096,655 1,159,127 
Home equity630,632 523,754 
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures175,211 146,092 
Public finance and other commercial loans932,892 806,636 
Loans$12,003,894 $9,241,861 

December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018

 
 
Commercial and industrial loans$2,109,879

$1,726,664
Agricultural production financing and other loans to farmers93,861

92,404
Real estate loans:


Construction787,568

545,729
Commercial and farmland3,052,698

2,832,102
Residential1,143,217

966,421
Home equity588,984

528,157
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures135,989

99,788
Public finance and other commercial loans547,114

433,202
Loans8,459,310

7,224,467
Allowance for loan losses(80,284)
(80,552)
Net Loans$8,379,026

$7,143,915



The Level One acquisition added $1.6 billion in loans at acquisition, which included $43.5 million of Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loans. Additional details of the Level One acquisition are included in NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. As of December 31, 2022, the Corporation had $4.7 million of PPP loans compared to the December 31, 2021 balance of $106.6 million. Additional details of the PPP are included in NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Allowance,
Credit Quality

As part of the ongoing monitoring of the credit quality of the Corporation's loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to: (i) the level of criticized commercial loans, (ii) net charge-offs, (iii) non-performing loans, (iv) covenant failures and Loan Portfolio(v) the general national and local economic conditions.

The Corporation maintains an allowanceutilizes a risk grading of pass, special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss to assess the overall credit quality of large commercial loans. All large commercial credit grades are reviewed at a minimum of once a year for pass grade loans. Loans with grades below pass are reviewed more frequently depending on the grade. A description of the general characteristics of these grades is as follows:

Pass - Loans that are considered to be of acceptable credit quality.

Special Mention - Loans which possess some credit deficiency or potential weakness, which deserves close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the Corporation's credit position at some future date. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose the Corporation to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.

Substandard - A substandard loan losses to cover probable credit losses identified during its loan review process. Management believesis inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Assets so classified have a well-defined weakness that jeopardizes the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the allowance for loan losses is adequate to cover probable losses inherent inCorporation will sustain some loss if the loan portfolio at December 31, 2019. The process for determining the adequacydeficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful - Loans that have all of the allowance for loan losses is critical to the Corporation’s financial results.  It requires management to make difficult, subjective and complex judgments to estimate the effectweaknesses of uncertain matters. The allowance for loan losses considers current factors, including economicthose classified as Substandard. However, based on currently existing facts, conditions and ongoing internalvalues, these weaknesses make full collection of principal highly questionable and external examinations,improbable.

Loss – Loans that are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuing to carry them as an asset is not warranted. Loans will increasebe classified as Loss when it is neither practical or decrease as deemed necessarydesirable to ensure it remains adequate. In addition, the allowance as a percentage of charge-offs and nonperforming loans will change at different points in time based on credit performance, portfolio mix and collateral values.

The allowance for loan losses is maintained through the provision for loan losses, which is a charge against earnings. The allowance is increased by provision expense and decreased by charge-offs less recoveries. All charge-offs are approved by the Bank's senior credit officers and in accordance with established policies. The Bank chargesdefer writing off a loan when a determination is made thator reserving all or a portion of the loan is uncollectible. The amount provided for loan losses in a given periodbasically worthless asset, even though partial recovery may be greater than or less than net loan losses experienced during the period, and is based on management’s judgment as to the appropriate level of the allowance for loan losses. The determination of the provision amount is based on management’s ongoing review and evaluation of the loan portfolio, including an internally administered loan "watch" list and independent loan reviews.  The evaluation takes into consideration identified credit problems, the possibility of losses inherentpossible at some time in the loan portfolio that are not specifically identified and management’s judgment as to the impact of the current environment and economic conditions on the portfolio.future.

The allowance consists of specific impairment reserves as required by ASC 310-10-35, a component for historical losses in accordance with ASC 450 and the consideration of current environmental factors in accordance with ASC 450. A loan is deemed impaired when, based on current information or events, it is probable that all amounts due of principal and interest according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement will not be collected.

The historical loss allocation for loans not deemed impaired according to ASC 450 is the product of the volume of loans within the non-impaired criticized and non-criticized risk grade classifications, each segmented by call code, and the historical loss factor for each respective classification and call code segment. The historical loss factors are based upon actual loss experience within each risk and call code classification. The historical look back period for non-criticized loans looks to the most recent rolling-four-quarter average and aligns with the look back period for non-impaired criticized loans. Each of the rolling four quarter periods used to obtain the average, include all charge-offs for the previous twelve-month period, therefore the historical look back period includes seven quarters. Criticized loans are grouped based on the risk grade assigned to the loan. Loans with a special mention grade are assigned a loss factor, and loans with a classified grade but not impaired are assigned a separate loss factor. The loss factor computation for this allocation includes a segmented historical loss migration analysis of risk grades to charge-off.

In addition to the specific reserves and historical loss components of the allowance, consideration is given to various environmental factors to ensure that losses inherent in the portfolio are reflected in the allowance for loan losses. The environmental component adjusts the historical loss allocations for non-impaired loans to reflect relevant current conditions that, in management's opinion, have an impact on loss recognition. Environmental factors that management reviews in the analysis include: national and local economic trends and conditions; trends in growth in the loan portfolio and growth in higher risk areas; levels of, and trends in, delinquencies and non-accruals; experience and depth of lending management and staff; adequacy of, and adherence to, lending policies and procedures including those for underwriting; industry concentrations of credit; and adequacy of risk identification systems and controls through the internal loan review and internal audit processes.

In conformance with ASC 805 and ASC 820, loans purchased after December 31, 2008 are recorded at the acquisition date fair value. Such loans are included in the allowance to the extent a specific impairment is identified that exceeds the fair value adjustment on an impaired loan or the historical loss and environmental factor analysis indicates losses inherent in a purchased portfolio exceeds the fair value adjustment on the portion of the purchased portfolio not deemed impaired.


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At December 31, 2019, the allowance for loan losses was $80,284,000, a decrease of $268,000 from the December 31, 2018 balance of $80,552,000. Net charge-offs for the twelve months ended December 31, 2019, were $3,068,000, an increase of $1,361,000 from the same period in 2018. The provision for loan losses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 was $2,800,000, a decrease of $4,427,000 from the same period in 2018. The determination of the provision for loan losses in any period is based on management’s continuing review and evaluation of the loan portfolio, and its judgment as to the impact of current economic conditions on the portfolio.


The following tables summarize changesthe risk grading of the Corporation’s loan portfolio by loan class and by year of origination for the years indicated. Consumer loans are not risk graded. For the purposes of this disclosure, the consumer loans are classified in the allowance forfollowing manner: loans that are less than 30 days past due are Pass, loans 30-89 days past due are Special Mention and loans greater than 89 days past due are Substandard. The entire balance of a loan lossesis considered delinquent if the minimum payment contractually required to be made is not received by the specified due date. Loans that evidenced deterioration of credit quality since origination and it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected are included in the applicable categories below. Commercial and industrial loan segment for the twelve months endedbalances as of December 31, 2019, 2018,2022 include PPP loans with an origination year of 2021 and 2017:
2020 of $4.6 million and $102,000, respectively. Commercial and industrial loan balances as of December 31, 2021 include PPP loans with an origination year of 2021 and 2020 of $100.3 million and $6.3 million, respectively.
 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019
 Commercial
Commercial Real Estate
Consumer
Residential
Total
Allowance for loan losses: 
 
 
 
 
Balances, December 31, 2018$32,657

$29,609

$3,964

$14,322

$80,552
Provision for losses733

1,555

239

273

2,800
Recoveries on loans1,244

1,289

401

619

3,553
Loans charged off(1,732)
(3,675)
(569)
(645)
(6,621)
Balances, December 31, 2019$32,902

$28,778

$4,035

$14,569

$80,284
 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2018
 Commercial
Commercial Real Estate
Consumer
Residential
Total
Allowance for loan losses: 
 
 
 
 
Balances, December 31, 2017$30,420

$27,343

$3,732

$13,537

$75,032
Provision for losses2,097

2,482

679

1,969

7,227
Recoveries on loans2,456

2,525

302

993

6,276
Loans charged off(2,316)
(2,741)
(749)
(2,177)
(7,983)
Balances, December 31, 2018$32,657

$29,609

$3,964

$14,322

$80,552
 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2017
 Commercial
Commercial Real Estate
Consumer
Residential
Total
Allowance for loan losses: 
 
 
 
 
Balances, December 31, 2016$27,698

$23,661

$2,923

$11,755

$66,037
Provision for losses2,515

3,159

1,078

2,391

9,143
Recoveries on loans1,590

2,260

324

706

4,880
Loans charged off(1,383)
(1,737)
(593)
(1,315)
(5,028)
Balances, December 31, 2017$30,420

$27,343

$3,732

$13,537

$75,032




December 31, 2022
Term Loans (amortized cost basis by origination year)
20222021202020192018PriorRevolving loans amortized cost basisRevolving loans converted to termTotal
Commercial and industrial loans
Pass$1,064,687 $531,504 $141,985 $114,999 $43,136 $45,310 $1,302,562 $5,048 $3,249,231 
Special Mention2,164 18,005 11,900 5,727 1,012 2,181 27,702 150 68,841 
Substandard27,512 26,571 5,531 10,606 4,674 567 43,450 143 119,054 
Total Commercial and industrial loans1,094,363 576,080 159,416 131,332 48,822 48,058 1,373,714 5,341 3,437,126 
Agricultural land, production and other loans to farmers
Pass44,446 36,299 35,791 15,296 3,752 28,910 73,402 — 237,896 
Special Mention286 784 — — 281 632 — — 1,983 
Substandard178 — 490 — 94 1,152 — — 1,914 
Total Agricultural land, production and other loans to farmers44,910 37,083 36,281 15,296 4,127 30,694 73,402 — 241,793 
Real estate loans:
Construction
Pass366,414 301,986 117,541 11,428 857 3,224 17,167 — 818,617 
Special Mention16,922 — — — — — — — 16,922 
Substandard31 — — — — 12 — — 43 
Total Construction383,367 301,986 117,541 11,428 857 3,236 17,167 — 835,582 
Commercial real estate, non-owner occupied
Pass560,146 603,254 550,605 168,701 116,859 190,264 31,196 3,803 2,224,828 
Special Mention49,439 4,026 38,268 18,785 11,546 17,992 — — 140,056 
Substandard21,123 8,128 8,026 — 4,442 872 — — 42,591 
Total Commercial real estate, non-owner occupied630,708 615,408 596,899 187,486 132,847 209,128 31,196 3,803 2,407,475 
Commercial real estate, owner occupied
Pass260,725 316,665 330,441 114,015 63,816 81,286 33,123 3,378 1,203,449 
Special Mention7,744 6,125 2,245 3,481 1,210 2,984 1,328 — 25,117 
Substandard3,124 1,214 2,376 1,608 2,920 6,720 — — 17,962 
Total Commercial real estate, owner occupied271,593 324,004 335,062 119,104 67,946 90,990 34,451 3,378 1,246,528 
Residential
Pass758,161 489,301 401,353 114,420 77,768 229,812 5,365 46 2,076,226 
Special Mention2,839 2,924 1,972 513 396 2,588 34 — 11,266 
Substandard1,399 1,824 1,811 805 1,468 1,741 60 55 9,163 
Total Residential762,399 494,049 405,136 115,738 79,632 234,141 5,459 101 2,096,655 
Home equity
Pass40,768 75,670 14,621 1,572 1,348 3,325 486,924 281 624,509 
Special Mention— — — — 115 3,698 — 3,821 
Substandard— 79 — — 65 60 2,098 — 2,302 
Total Home Equity40,768 75,749 14,621 1,572 1,528 3,393 492,720 281 630,632 
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures
Pass67,883 43,639 13,025 5,389 5,830 3,775 35,091 — 174,632 
Special Mention178 134 77 33 28 17 16 — 483 
Substandard— — 84 — — 96 
Total Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures68,062 43,773 13,105 5,422 5,942 3,800 35,107 — 175,211 
Public finance and other commercial loans
Pass187,125 212,702 165,019 98,687 43,760 204,719 20,880 — 932,892 
Total Public finance and other commercial loans187,125 212,702 165,019 98,687 43,760 204,719 20,880 — 932,892 
Loans$3,483,295 $2,680,834 $1,843,080 $686,065 $385,461 $828,159 $2,084,096 $12,904 $12,003,894 
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December 31, 2021
Term Loans (amortized cost basis by origination year)
20212020201920182017PriorRevolving loans amortized cost basisRevolving loans converted to termTotal
Commercial and industrial loans
Pass$1,019,757 $362,372 $144,520 $65,165 $21,575 $30,420 $990,335 $— $2,634,144 
Special Mention10,559 11,088 190 730 1,930 1,825 15,026 — 41,348 
Substandard2,811 2,127 7,432 2,932 431 747 22,593 — 39,073 
Total Commercial and industrial loans1,033,127 375,587 152,142 68,827 23,936 32,992 1,027,954 — 2,714,565 
Agricultural land, production and other loans to farmers
Pass50,251 45,164 22,195 7,689 6,153 36,074 74,871 — 242,397 
Special Mention— 1,543 — — — 252 264 — 2,059 
Substandard524 506 108 371 — 27 450 — 1,986 
Total Agricultural land, production and other loans to farmers50,775 47,213 22,303 8,060 6,153 36,353 75,585 — 246,442 
Real estate loans:
Construction
Pass215,167 200,169 63,589 979 1,762 2,453 17,201 — 501,320 
Special Mention20,737 270 — — — 46 — — 21,053 
Substandard— 693 — — — — — — 693 
Total Construction235,904 201,132 63,589 979 1,762 2,499 17,201 — 523,066 
Commercial real estate, non-owner occupied
Pass589,296 688,406 227,332 111,971 103,400 126,837 26,779 — 1,874,021 
Special Mention68,279 149,480 — — — 1,723 — — 219,482 
Substandard19,314 14,912 178 1,118 6,156 278 — — 41,956 
Total Commercial real estate, non-owner occupied676,889 852,798 227,510 113,089 109,556 128,838 26,779 — 2,135,459 
Commercial real estate, owner occupied
Pass299,186 392,383 92,338 43,252 46,044 48,571 33,998 — 955,772 
Special Mention5,665 5,953 738 1,532 902 1,301 149 — 16,240 
Substandard7,025 5,763 — 53 113 1,754 — — 14,708 
Total Commercial real estate, owner occupied311,876 404,099 93,076 44,837 47,059 51,626 34,147 — 986,720 
Residential
Pass349,726 353,691 103,028 69,745 55,240 210,669 2,955 73 1,145,127 
Special Mention1,034 1,394 1,456 306 172 2,106 — — 6,468 
Substandard1,004 1,575 335 1,248 108 3,257 — 7,532 
Total Residential351,764 356,660 104,819 71,299 55,520 216,032 2,955 78 1,159,127 
Home equity
Pass63,845 17,556 1,977 2,127 1,250 3,432 427,437 194 517,818 
Special Mention— 85 48 — — 24 3,451 — 3,608 
Substandard520 — — 91 70 1,639 — 2,328 
Total Home Equity64,365 17,641 2,025 2,135 1,341 3,526 432,527 194 523,754 
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures
Pass67,749 23,452 11,893 11,197 2,008 4,928 24,406 — 145,633 
Special Mention79 85 50 33 20 58 134 — 459 
Total Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures67,828 23,537 11,943 11,230 2,028 4,986 24,540 — 146,092 
Public finance and other commercial loans
Pass231,319 178,316 100,679 39,098 105,964 128,942 22,318 — 806,636 
Total Public finance and other commercial loans231,319 178,316 100,679 39,098 105,964 128,942 22,318 — 806,636 
Loans$3,023,847 $2,456,983 $778,086 $359,554 $353,319 $605,794 $1,664,006 $272 $9,241,861 
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Total past due loans equaled $51.0 million as of December 31, 2022, a $16.3 million increase from the total of $34.7 million for December 31, 2021. At December 31, 2022, 30-59 Days Past Due loans totaled $29.1 million, an increase of $14.0 million from December 31, 2021. The primary increases were in commercial real estate owner and non-owner occupied and residential portfolios. At December 31, 2022, 60-89 Days Past Due loans totaled $5.9 million, a decrease of $1.1 million from December 31, 2021. The primary decreases were in commercial and industrial loans and residential portfolios, offset by an increase in the home equity portfolio. At December 31, 2022, 90 Days or More Past Due loans totaled $16.0 million, an increase of $3.3 million from December 31, 2021. The primary increases were in the commercial and industrial and residential portfolios, offset by a decrease in the non-owner occupied commercial real estate portfolio. The tables below show a past due aging of the Corporation’s allowance for loan losses and loan portfolio, by loan segmentclass, for the years indicated.indicated:
December 31, 2022
Current30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90 Days or More Past DueTotalLoans > 90 Days or More Past Due
And Accruing
Commercial and industrial loans$3,429,314 $4,904 $434 $2,474 $3,437,126 $1,147 
Agricultural land, production and other loans to farmers241,739 — — 54 241,793 — 
Real estate loans:
Construction832,716 2,436 418 12 835,582 — 
Commercial real estate, non-owner occupied2,395,495 5,946 881 5,153 2,407,475 264 
Commercial real estate, owner occupied1,241,714 4,495 — 319 1,246,528 — 
Residential2,079,959 8,607 2,278 5,811 2,096,655 — 
Home equity624,543 2,206 1,782 2,101 630,632 326 
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures174,629 343 142 97 175,211 — 
Public finance and other commercial loans932,778 114 — — 932,892 — 
Loans$11,952,887 $29,051 $5,935 $16,021 $12,003,894 $1,737 

December 31, 2019
 Commercial
Commercial
Real Estate

Consumer
Residential
Total
Allowance balances: 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment$

$231

$

$458

$689
Collectively evaluated for impairment32,902

28,547

4,035

14,111

79,595
Total allowance for loan losses$32,902

$28,778

$4,035

$14,569

$80,284
Loan balances: 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment$457

$8,728

$4

$2,520

$11,709
Collectively evaluated for impairment2,748,681

3,821,660

135,985

1,727,966

8,434,292
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality1,716

9,878



1,715

13,309
Loans$2,750,854

$3,840,266

$135,989

$1,732,201

$8,459,310


December 31, 2018

Commercial
Commercial
Real Estate

Consumer
Residential
Total
Allowance balances: 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment$

$1,435

$1

$436

$1,872
Collectively evaluated for impairment32,657

28,174

3,963

13,886

78,680
Total allowance for loan losses$32,657

$29,609

$3,964

$14,322

$80,552
Loan balances: 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment$1,838

$17,756

$18

$2,413

$22,025
Collectively evaluated for impairment2,248,330

3,347,686

99,770

1,490,872

7,186,658
Loans acquired with deteriorated credit quality2,102

12,389



1,293

15,784
Loans$2,252,270

$3,377,831

$99,788

$1,494,578

$7,224,467


December 31, 2021
Current30-59 Days
Past Due
60-89 Days
Past Due
90 Days or More Past DueTotalLoans > 90 Days or More Past Due
And Accruing
Commercial and industrial loans$2,708,539 $2,602 $2,437 $987 $2,714,565 $675 
Agricultural land, production and other loans to farmers246,380 36 — 26 246,442 — 
Real estate loans:
Construction522,349 717 — — 523,066 — 
Commercial real estate, non-owner occupied2,124,853 3,327 — 7,279 2,135,459 — 
Commercial real estate, owner occupied985,785 643 — 292 986,720 — 
Residential1,148,294 3,979 4,255 2,599 1,159,127 — 
Home equity518,643 3,327 281 1,503 523,754 288 
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures145,634 375 83 — 146,092 — 
Public finance and other commercial loans806,636 — — — 806,636 — 
Loans$9,207,113 $15,006 $7,056 $12,686 $9,241,861 $963 


Loans are reclassified to a non-accruing status when, in management’s judgment, the collateral value and financial condition of the borrower do not justify accruing interest. At the time the accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed against earnings. Interest income accrued in the prior year, if any, is charged to the allowance for credit losses. Payments subsequently received on non-accrual loans are applied to principal. A loan is returned to accrual status when principal and interest are no longer past due and collectability is probable, typically after a minimum of six consecutive months of performance.

The following table summarizes the Corporation’s non-accrual loans by loan class for the periods indicated:

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Non-Accrual LoansNon-Accrual Loans with no Allowance for Credit LossesNon-Accrual LoansNon-Accrual Loans with no Allowance for Credit Losses
Commercial and industrial loans$3,292 $481 $7,598 $263 
Agricultural land, production and other loans to farmers54 — 631 524 
Real estate loans:
Construction12 — 685 — 
Commercial real estate, non-owner occupied19,374 28023,029 6,133 
Commercial real estate, owner occupied3,550 2,784 411 — 
Residential13,685 7029,153 2,160 
Home equity2,247 — 1,552 — 
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures110 — — 
Loans$42,324 $4,247 $43,062 $9,080 
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Interest income on non-accrual loans is recognized only to the extent that cash payments are received in excess of principal due. There was no interest income recognized on non-accrual loans for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Determining fair value for collateral dependent loans requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor, which includes selling costs if applicable, to the value. The fair value of real estate is generally based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. The appraisers typically determine the value of the real estate by utilizing an income or market valuation approach. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a cash flow analysis. Fair value on other collateral such as business assets is typically ascertained by assessing, either singularly or some combination of, asset appraisals, accounts receivable aging reports, inventory listings and or customer financial statements. Both appraised values and values based on borrower’s financial information are discounted as considered appropriate based on age and quality of the information and current market conditions.

The following tables present the amortized cost basis of collateral dependent loans by loan class and their respective collateral type, which are individually evaluated to determine expected credit losses, for December 31, 2022 and 2021. The increase in collateral dependent loans of $38.8 million between 2022 and 2021, which is mostly in the commercial and industrial loan class, is primarily related to loans from the acquisition of Level One.
December 31, 2022
Commercial Real EstateResidential Real EstateOtherTotalAllowance on Collateral Dependent Loans
Commercial and industrial loans$— $— $42,101 $42,101 $8,367 
Real estate loans:
Construction— 10 — 10 
Commercial real estate, non-owner occupied26,534 — — 26,534 2,064 
Commercial real estate, owner occupied6,986 — — 6,986 776 
Residential— 2,382 — 2,382 260 
Home equity— 289 — 289 44 
Loans$33,520 $2,681 $42,101 $78,302 $11,512 

December 31, 2021
Commercial Real EstateResidential Real EstateOtherTotalAllowance on Collateral Dependent Loans
Commercial and industrial loans$— $— $8,075 $8,075 $2,672 
Agricultural land, production and other loans to farmers524 — 251 775 — 
Real estate loans:
Construction— 685 — 685 82 
Commercial real estate, non-owner occupied23,652 — — 23,652 5,510 
Commercial real estate, owner occupied1,044 — — 1,044 — 
Residential— 4,906 — 4,906 305 
Home equity— 394 — 394 64 
Loans$25,220 $5,985 $8,326 $39,531 $8,633 


In certain loan restructuring situations, the Corporation may grant a concession to a debtor experiencing financial difficulty, resulting in a troubled debt restructuring. A concession is deemed to be granted when, as a result of the restructuring, the Corporation does not expect to collect all original amounts due, including interest accrued at the original contract rate. If the payment of principal at original maturity is primarily dependent on the value of collateral, the current value of the collateral is considered in determining whether the principal will be repaid.


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The following tables summarize troubled debt restructures in the Corporation's loan portfolio that occurred during the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022
Pre- Modification Recorded BalanceTerm ModificationRate ModificationPost - Modification Recorded BalanceNumber of Loans
Commercial and industrial loans$61 $62 $— $62 1
Real estate loans:
Residential53— 56561
Total$114 $62 $56 $118 


Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021
Pre- Modification Recorded BalanceTerm ModificationRate ModificationCombinationPost - Modification Recorded BalanceNumber of Loans
Commercial and industrial loans$348 $348 $— $— $348 2
Real estate loans:
Construction16— 16 — 161
Commercial real estate, non owner occupied12,922 12,976 12,976 1
Commercial real estate, owner occupied5129— 21 502
Residential691 449 126118693 9
Total$14,028 $13,802 $142 $139 $14,083 15 


Loans in the commercial and industrial and residential loan classes made up 52.5 percent and 47.5 percent, respectively, of the post-modification balances of the troubled debt restructured loans that occurred during the twelve months ending December 31, 2022. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, commercial real estate, non owner occupied made up 92.1 percent of the post-modification balance of the troubled debt restructured loans that occurred in the period.

The following table summarizes troubled debt restructures that occurred during the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, that subsequently defaulted during the period indicated and remained in default at period end. For purposes of this schedule, a loan is considered in default if it is 30-days or more past due. None of the troubled debt restructures that occurred during the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 resulted in a subsequent default that remained in default at period end.
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021
Number of LoansRecorded Balance
Real estate loans:
Residential$475 
Total$475 


Commercial troubled debt restructured loans risk graded special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss are individually evaluated for impairmentapparent loss and may result in a specific reserve allocation in the allowance for credit loss. Commercial troubled debt restructures that are comprisednot individually evaluated for a specific reserve are included in the calculation of commercialallowance for credit losses through the loan segment loss analysis.

For all consumer loan modifications, an evaluation to identify if a troubled debt restructure has occurred is performed prior to making the modification. Any subsequent deterioration is addressed through the charge-off process or through a specific reserve allocation included in the allowance for credit loss. Consumer troubled debt restructures that are not individually evaluated for a specific reserve are included in the calculation of the allowance for credit losses through the loan segment loss analysis. Consumer loans secured by residential real estate properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings are in process totaled $2.6 million and consumer$4.2 million at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

Purchased Credit Deteriorated Loans

The Corporation acquired Level One on April 1, 2022 and performed an evaluation of the loan portfolio in which there were loans deemed impaired in accordance with ASC 310-10. This includes loans acquired with subsequent deteriorationthat, at acquisition, had more than an insignificant amount of credit quality totaling $2,819,000deterioration. The carrying amount of those loans is shown in the table below:

Level One
Purchase price of loans at acquisition$41,347 
CECL Day 1 PCD ACL16,599 
Par value of acquired loans at acquisition$57,946 
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Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans

The Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans ("ACL - Loans") is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans to present the net amount expected to be collected on loans over the contractual term. The ACL - Loans is adjusted by the provision for credit losses, which is reported in earnings, and reduced by charge offs for loans, net or recoveries. Provision for credit losses on loans reflects the totality of actions taken on all loans for a particular period including any necessary increases or decreases in the allowance related to changes in credit loss expectations associated with $124,000specific loans or pools of loans. Loans are charged off against the allowance when the uncollectibility of the loan is confirmed. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged off and expected to be charged off.

The allowance represents the Corporation’s best estimate of current expected credit losses on loans using relevant available information, from internal and external sources, related to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. The current expected credit loss ("CECL") calculation is performed and evaluated quarterly and losses are estimated over the expected life of the loan. The level of the allowance for credit losses is believed to be adequate to absorb all expected future losses inherent in the loan lossesportfolio at December 31, 2019 and $1,541,000 with 0 relatedthe measurement date.

In calculating the allowance for credit losses, the loan portfolio was pooled into ten loan segments with similar risk characteristics. Common characteristics include the type or purpose of the loan, underlying collateral and historical/expected credit loss patterns. In developing the loan segments, the Corporation analyzed the degree of correlation in how loans within each portfolio respond when subjected to varying economic conditions and scenarios as well as other portfolio stress factors.

The expected credit losses are measured over the life of each loan segment utilizing the Probability of Default / Loss Given Default methodology combined with economic forecast models to estimate the current expected credit loss inherent in the loan portfolio. This approach is also leveraged to estimate the expected credit losses associated with unfunded loan commitments incorporating expected utilization rates.

The Corporation sub-segmented certain commercial portfolios by risk level and certain consumer portfolios by delinquency status where appropriate. The Corporation utilized a four-quarter reasonable and supportable economic forecast period followed by a six-quarter, straight-line reversion period to the historical macroeconomic mean for the remaining life of the loans. Econometric modeling was performed using historical default rates and a selection of economic forecast scenarios published by Moody’s to develop a range of estimated credit losses for which to determine the best credit loss estimate within. Macroeconomic factors utilized in the modeling process include the national unemployment rate, BBB US corporate index, CRE price index and the home price index.

The Corporation qualitatively adjusts model results for risk factors that are not inherently considered in the quantitative modeling process, but are nonetheless relevant in assessing the expected credit losses within the loan portfolio. These adjustments may increase or decrease the estimate of expected credit losses based upon the assessed level of risk for each qualitative factor. The various risks that may be considered in making qualitative adjustments include, among other things, the impact of (i) changes in the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, (ii) changes in the existence, growth and effect of any concentrations in credit, (iii) changes in lending policies and procedures, including changes in underwriting standards and practices for collections, write-offs, and recoveries, (iv) changes in the quality of the credit review function, (v) changes in the experience, ability and depth of lending management and staff, and (vi) other environmental factors of a borrower such as regulatory, legal and technological considerations, as well as competition.

In some cases, management may determine that an individual loan exhibits unique risk characteristics which differentiate the loan from other loans within the loan segments. In such cases, the loans are evaluated for expected credit losses on an individual basis and excluded from the collective evaluation. Specific reserve allocations of the allowance for credit losses are determined by analyzing the borrower’s ability to repay amounts owed, collateral deficiencies, the relative risk grade of the loan and economic conditions affecting the borrower’s industry, among other things. A loan is considered to be collateral dependent when, based upon management's assessment, the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and repayment is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral. In such cases, expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the collateral at December 31, 2018.the measurement date, adjusted for estimated selling costs if satisfaction of the loan depends on the sale of the collateral. The fair value of collateral supporting collateral dependent loans is evaluated on a quarterly basis.

No allowance for credit losses has been recognized for PPP loans as such loans are fully guaranteed by the Small Business Administration ("SBA").


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The risk characteristics of the Corporation’s material portfolio segments are as follows:

Commercial

Commercial lending is primarily based on the identified cash flows of the borrower and secondarily on the underlying collateral provided by the borrower. The cash flows of borrowers, however, may not be as expected and the collateral securing these loans may fluctuate in value. Most commercial loans are secured by the tangible assets being financed such as equipment or real estate or other business assets such as accounts receivable or inventory and may incorporate a personal guarantee. Other loans may be unsecured, secured but under-collateralized or otherwise made on the basis of the enterprise value of an organization. In the case of loans secured by accounts receivable, the availability of funds for the repayment of these loans may be substantially dependent on the ability of the borrower to collect amounts due from its customers.

Commercial real estate

TheseCommercial real estate loans are viewed primarily as cash flow loans and secondarily as loans secured by real estate. Commercial real estate lending typically involves higher loan principal amounts and the repayment of these loans is generally dependent on the successful operation of the property securing the loan or the business conducted on the property securing the loan. Commercial real estate loans may be more adversely affected by conditions in the real estate markets or in the general economy. ManagementThe Corporation monitors and evaluates commercial real estate loans based on collateral and risk grade criteria. In addition, management trackscriteria, as well as the levellevels of owner-occupied commercial real estate loans versus non-owner occupied loans.


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TableConstruction loans are underwritten utilizing a combination of Contentstools and techniques including feasibility and market studies, independent appraisals and appraisal reviews, absorption and interest rate sensitivity analysis as well as the financial analysis of the developer and all guarantors. Construction loans are monitored by either in house or third party inspectors limiting advances to a percentage of costs or stabilized project value. These loans frequently involve the disbursement of significant funds with the repayment dependent upon the successful completion and, where necessary, the future stabilization of the project. The predominant inherent risk of this portfolio is associated with the borrower's ability to successfully complete a project on time, within budget and stabilize the projected as originally projected.
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Consumer and Residential

With respect to residential loans that are secured by 1-4 family residences, which are typically owner occupied, the Corporation generally establishes a maximum loan-to-value ratio and requires private mortgage insurance if that ratio is exceeded. Home equity loans are secured by a subordinate interest in 1-4 family residences, and consumer loans are secured by consumer assets such as automobiles or recreational vehicles. Some consumer loans, such as small installment loans and certain lines of credit, are unsecured. Repayment of these loans is primarily dependent on the personal income and credit rating of the borrowers whichand can be impacted by economic conditions in their market areas such as unemployment levels. Repayment on loans secured by 1-4 family residences canalso be impacted by changes in property values. Risk is mitigated by the fact that the loans are of smaller individual amounts and spread over a large number of borrowers.

Loans are reclassified to a non-accruing status when, in management’s judgment, the collateral value and financial condition of the borrower do not justify accruing interest. When the interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed against earnings when considered uncollectible. Payments subsequently received on non-accrual loans are applied to principal. A loan is returned to accrual status when principal and interest are no longer past due and collectability is probable, typically after a minimum of six consecutive months of performance. Payments received on impaired accruing or delinquent loans are applied to interest income as accrued.

The following table summarizes the Corporation’s non-accrual loans by loan class for the years indicated:

December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
Commercial and industrial loans$1,255

$1,803
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers183
 679
Real estate loans:


 
Construction977

8,667
Commercial and farmland7,007

8,156
Residential5,062

4,966
Home equity1,421

1,481
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures44

42
Public Finance and other commercial loans

354
Total$15,949

$26,148


The allowance for credit losses increased $27.9 million during the twelve months ended December 31, 2022. The allowance increased primarily due to $16.6 million of allowance for credit losses on PCD loans acquired in the Level One acquisition established through accounting adjustments on the acquisition date. In addition, a provision of $14.0 million was recorded to establish an allowance for credit losses on non-PCD loans acquired in the Level One acquisition. The allowance also had net charge offs of $2.7 million for the twelve months ended December, 31 2022. The following tables summarize changes in the allowance for credit losses by loan segment for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:

Impaired loans include loans deemed impaired according to the guidance set forth in ASC 310-10. Commercial loans under $500,000 and
consumer loans, with the exception of troubled debt restructures, are not individually evaluated for impairment.

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConstructionConsumer & ResidentialTotal
Allowance for credit losses
Balances, December 31, 2021$69,935 $60,665 $20,206 $44,591 $195,397 
Provision for credit losses16,697 (20,425)6,367 (2,639)— 
CECL Day 1 non-PCD provision for credit losses2,957 5,539 871 4,588 13,955 
CECL Day 1 PCD ACL12,970 2,981 648 — 16,599 
Recoveries on loans872 1,096 863 1,096 3,927 
Loans charged off(1,215)(3,017)— (2,369)(6,601)
Balances. December 31, 2022$102,216 $46,839 $28,955 $45,267 $223,277 
Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment include estimating fair value using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans. If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method for measuring the amount of impairment is utilized. This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor, which includes selling costs if applicable, to the value. The fair value of real estate is generally based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. The appraisers typically determine the value of the real estate by utilizing an income or market valuation approach. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a cash flow analysis. Fair value on other collateral such as business assets is typically ascertained by assessing, either singularly or some combination of, asset appraisals, accounts receivable aging reports, inventory listings andor customer financial statements. Both appraised values and values based on borrower’s financial information are discounted as considered appropriate based on age and quality of the information and current market conditions.
























Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConstructionConsumerResidentialConsumer & ResidentialTotal
Allowance for credit losses
Balances, December 31, 2020$47,115 $51,070 $— $9,648 $22,815 $— $130,648 
Credit risk reclassifications(10,284)10,284 (9,648)(22,815)32,463 — 
Balances, December 31, 2020 after reclassifications47,115 40,786 10,284 — — 32,463 130,648 
Impact of adopting ASC 32620,024 34,925 8,805 — — 10,301 74,055 
Balances, January 1, 2021 Post-ASC 326 adoption67,139 75,711 19,089 — — 42,764 204,703 
Provision for credit losses7,921 (11,093)1,122 — — 2,050 — 
Recoveries on loans724 580 — — 1,273 2,578 
Loans charged off(5,849)(4,533)(6)— — (1,496)(11,884)
Balances. December 31, 2021$69,935 $60,665 $20,206 $— $— $44,591 $195,397 
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Allowance for Loan Losses under prior GAAP ("Incurred Loss Model")

Prior to the adoption of ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments on January 1, 2021, the Corporation maintained an allowance for loan losses in accordance with the incurred loss model as disclosed in the Corporation's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The following table summarizes changes in the allowance for loan losses by loan segment for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020:

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020
CommercialCommercial
Real Estate
ConsumerResidentialTotal
Allowance for loan losses:
Balances, December 31, 2019$32,902 $28,778 $4,035 $14,569 $80,284 
Provision for losses21,930 22,174 5,996 8,573 58,673 
Recoveries on loans819 431 260 666 2,176 
Loans charged off(8,536)(313)(643)(993)(10,485)
Balances, December 31, 2020$47,115 $51,070 $9,648 $22,815 $130,648 


The following tables showtable summarizes the composition of the Corporation’s impaired loans, related allowanceaverage recorded investment and interest income recognized while impaired by loan class for the yearsperiod indicated:

December 31, 2019Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020
Unpaid Principal
Balance

Recorded
Investment

Related
Allowance

Average Recorded Investment
Interest Income RecognizedAverage
Recorded Investment
Interest
Income Recognized
Impaired loans with no related allowance: 
 
 
 
 Impaired loans with no related allowance:
Commercial and industrial loans$320

$320

$

$320

$
Commercial and industrial loans$991 $— 
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers299

137



298


Real estate loans:








Construction1,206

970



1,229


Commercial and farmland8,037

5,849



6,000

156
Real estate Loans:Real estate Loans:
Commercial real estate, non-owner occupiedCommercial real estate, non-owner occupied4,850 145 
Commercial real estate, owner occupiedCommercial real estate, owner occupied1,429 — 
Residential93

76



77

3
Residential840 
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expendituresIndividuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures— 
Total$9,955

$7,352

$

$7,924

$159
Total$8,113 $148 
Impaired loans with related allowance: 
 
 
 
 Impaired loans with related allowance:
Real estate loans:








Commercial and farmland$2,648

$1,909

$231

$1,909

$
Commercial and industrial loansCommercial and industrial loans$267 $— 
Agricultural land, production and other loans to farmersAgricultural land, production and other loans to farmers589 — 
Real estate Loans:Real estate Loans:
Commercial real estate, non-owner occupiedCommercial real estate, non-owner occupied44,119 — 
Commercial real estate, owner occupiedCommercial real estate, owner occupied1,447 — 
Residential2,070

2,044

383

2,083

63
Residential2,108 70 
Home equity417

400

75

409

12
Home equity473 14 
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures4

4



4

$
Total$5,139

$4,357

$689

$4,405

$75
Total$49,003 $84 
Total Impaired Loans$15,094

$11,709

$689

$12,329

$234
Total Impaired Loans$57,116 $232 


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, Commitments And Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Corporation has entered into off-balance sheet financial instruments which include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. Commitments to extend credit are usually the result of lines of credit granted to existing borrowers under agreements that the total outstanding indebtedness will not exceed a specific amount during the term of the indebtedness. Typical borrowers are commercial concerns that use lines of credit to supplement their treasury management functions, and thus their total outstanding indebtedness may fluctuate during any time period based on the seasonality of their business and the resultant timing for their cash flows. Other typical lines of credit are related to home equity loans granted to customers. Commitments to extend credit generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses that may require a fee.

Standby letters of credit are generally issued on behalf of an applicant (the Corporation’s customer) to a specifically named beneficiary and are the result of a particular business arrangement that exists between the applicant and the beneficiary. Standby letters of credit have fixed expiration dates and are usually for terms of two years or less unless terminated beforehand due to criteria specified in the standby letter of credit. The standby letter of credit would permit the beneficiary to obtain payment from the Corporation under certain prescribed circumstances. Subsequently, the Corporation would seek reimbursement from the applicant pursuant to the terms of the standby letter of credit.

The Corporation typically follows the same credit policies and underwriting practices when making these commitments as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. Each customer’s creditworthiness is typically evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and the amount of collateral obtained, if any, is based on management’s credit evaluation of the customer. Collateral held varies but may include cash, real estate, marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventory, equipment and personal property.
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 Unpaid Principal
Balance
 Recorded
Investment
 Related
Allowance
 Average Recorded Investment Interest Income Recognized
Impaired loans with no related allowance: 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial loans$828

$806

$

$833

$
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers679

679



679


Real estate loans:         
Construction1,352

614



835


Commercial and farmland11,176

8,994



12,975

165
Residential118

100



101

3
Home equity49

48



48


Public finance and other commercial loans353

353



353


Total$14,555

$11,594

$

$15,824

$168
Impaired loans with related allowance:








Real estate loans:








Construction$7,978

$7,977

$1,429

$7,977

$
Commercial and farmland171

171

6

171


Residential1,958

1,907

362

1,915

57
Home equity376

358

74

365

10
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures18

18

1

20

1
Total$10,501

$10,431

$1,872

$10,448

$68
Total Impaired Loans$25,056

$22,025

$1,872

$26,272

$236






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 December 31, 2017
 Unpaid Principal
Balance

Recorded
Investment

Related
Allowance

Average Recorded Investment
Interest Income Recognized
Impaired loans with no related allowance: 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial loans$7,611

$1,536

$

$3,839

$
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers732

700



762


Real estate loans:








Commercial and farmland16,758

15,163



17,495

360
Residential833

519



635


Home equity40

8



14


Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures5

5



7


Total$25,979

$17,931

$

$22,752

$360
Impaired loans with related allowance: 
 
 
 
 
Commercial and industrial loans812

782

552

1,517


Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers357

327

114

327


Real estate loans:








Commercial and farmland2,988

2,269

567

2,379


Residential1,616

1,572

327

1,580

28
Home equity350

330

77

332

11
Total$6,123

$5,280

$1,637

$6,135

$39
Total Impaired Loans$32,102

$23,211

$1,637

$28,887

$399



Impaired loansThe contractual amounts of these commitments are not reflected in the above tablesconsolidated financial statements and only amounts drawn upon would be reflected in the future. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the contractual amounts do not include loans accounted for under ASC 310-30, or any other loan, unless deemed impaired innecessarily represent future cash requirements. However, should the commitments be drawn upon and should the Corporation’s customers default on their resulting obligation to the Corporation, the maximum exposure to credit loss, without consideration of collateral, is represented by the contractual amount of those commitments.
accordance
Financial instruments with ASC 310-10.off-balance sheet risk were as follows:

December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Amounts of commitments:
Loan commitments to extend credit$4,950,724 $3,917,215 
Standby letters of credit$40,784 $34,613 
As part

The adoption of the ongoing monitoring of theCECL methodology for measuring credit quality of the Corporation's loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to: (i) the level of criticized commercial loans, (ii) net charge-offs, (iii) non-performing loans, (iv) covenant failures and (v) the general national and local economic conditions.

The Corporation utilizes a risk grading of pass, special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss to assess the overall credit quality of large commercial loans. All large commercial credit grades are reviewed at a minimum of once a year for pass grade loans. Loans with grades below pass are reviewedlosses on January 1, 2021, as discussed more frequently depending on the grade. A description of the general characteristics of these grades is as follows:

Pass - Loans that are considered to be of acceptable credit quality.

Special Mention - Loans which possess some credit deficiency or potential weakness, which deserves close attention. If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset orfully in the Corporation's credit position at some future date. Special mention assets are not adversely classified and do not expose the Corporation to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification. The key distinctionsAllowance for Credit Loss on Loans section of this category's classification are that it is indicative of an unwarranted level of risk;Note, and weaknesses are considered “potential”, not “defined”, impairments to the primary source of repayment. Examples include businesses that may be suffering from inadequate management, loss of key personnel or significant customer or litigation.

Substandard - A substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current net worth and paying capacity of the obligor or of the collateral pledged, if any. Assets so classified have a well-defined weakness that jeopardizes the liquidation of the debt. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Corporation will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected. Other characteristics may include:
othe likelihood that a loan will be paid from the primary source of repayment is uncertain or financial deterioration is underway and very close attention is warranted to ensure that the loan is collected without loss,
othe primary source of repayment is gone, and the Corporation is forced to rely on a secondary source of repayment, such as collateral liquidation or guarantees,
oloans have a distinct possibility that the Corporation will sustain some loss if deficiencies are not corrected,
ounusual courses of action are needed to maintain a high probability of repayment,
othe borrower is not generating enough cash flow to repay loan principal; however, it continues to make interest payments,
othe Corporation is forced into a subordinated or unsecured position due to flaws in documentation,

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oloans have been restructured so that payment schedules, terms and collateral represent concessions to the borrower when compared to the normal loan terms,
othe Corporation is seriously contemplating foreclosure or legal action due to the apparent deterioration of the loan, and
othere is significant deterioration in market conditions to which the borrower is highly vulnerable.

Doubtful - Loans that have all of the weaknesses of those classified as Substandard. However, based on currently existing facts, conditions and values, these weaknesses make full collection of principal highly questionable and improbable. Other credit characteristics may include the primary source of repayment is gone or there is considerable doubt as to the quality of the secondary sources of repayment. The possibility of loss is high, but because of certain important pending factors that may strengthen the loan, loss classification is deferred until the exact status of repayment is known.

Loss – Loans that are considered uncollectible and of such little value that continuing to carry them as an asset is not warranted. Loans will be classified as Loss when it is neither practical or desirable to defer writing off or reserving all or a portion of a basically worthless asset, even though partial recovery may be possible at some time in the future.

The following tables summarize the credit quality of the Corporation’s loan portfolio, by loan class for the years indicated. Consumer non-performing loans include accruing consumer loans 90-days or more delinquent and consumer non-accrual loans. The entire balance of a loan is considered delinquent if the minimum payment contractually required to be made is not received by the specified date. Loans that evidenced deterioration of credit quality since origination and the probability, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected are included in the applicable categories below.
 December 31, 2019
 Commercial Pass
Commercial Special Mention
Commercial Substandard
Commercial Doubtful
Commercial Loss
Consumer Performing
Consumer
Non Performing

Total
Commercial and industrial loans$1,956,985

$81,179

$71,715

$

$

$

$

$2,109,879
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers78,558

5,626

9,677









93,861
Real estate loans:











 

Construction749,249

1,613

1,634





35,072



787,568
Commercial and farmland2,894,366

57,776

98,575





1,981



3,052,698
Residential196,710

877

8,075





932,743

4,812

1,143,217
Home equity24,211

257

682





562,507

1,327

588,984
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures









135,944

45

135,989
Public finance and other commercial loans547,114













547,114
Loans$6,447,193

$147,328

$190,358

$

$

$1,668,247

$6,184

$8,459,310

 December 31, 2018
 Commercial Pass
Commercial Special Mention
Commercial Substandard
Commercial Doubtful
Commercial Loss
Consumer Performing
Consumer
Non Performing

Total
Commercial and industrial loans$1,660,879

$23,246

$42,539

$



$

$

$1,726,664
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers78,446

5,966

7,992









92,404
Real estate loans:

 






 
 

Construction492,358

2,185

24,224





25,419

1,543

545,729
Commercial and farmland2,669,491

76,037

84,288





2,285

1

2,832,102
Residential170,075

7,373

2,076





782,080

4,817

966,421
Home equity24,653

535

457





500,996

1,516

528,157
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures









99,741

47

99,788
Public finance and other commercial loans432,849



353









433,202
Loans$5,528,751

$115,342

$161,929

$

$

$1,410,521

$7,924

$7,224,467



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The tables below show a past due aging of the Corporation’s loan portfolio, by loan class, for the years indicated:

December 31, 2019
 Current
30-59 Days
Past Due

60-89 Days
Past Due

Loans 90 Days or More Past Due
And Accruing

Non-Accrual
Total Past Due
& Non-Accrual

Total
Commercial and industrial loans$2,105,445

$3,039

$136

$4

$1,255

$4,434

$2,109,879
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers93,678







183

183

93,861
Real estate loans:












Construction784,961

1,630





977

2,607

787,568
Commercial and farmland3,043,318

2,324

49



7,007

9,380

3,052,698
Residential1,133,476

4,290

367

22

5,062

9,741

1,143,217
Home equity584,023

2,960

538

42

1,421

4,961

588,984
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures135,399

440

105

1

44

590

135,989
Public finance and other commercial loans547,114











547,114
Loans$8,427,414

$14,683

$1,195

$69

$15,949

$31,896

$8,459,310

December 31, 2018
 Current
30-59 Days
Past Due

60-89 Days
Past Due

Loans 90 Days or More Past Due
And Accruing

Non-Accrual
Total Past Due
& Non-Accrual

Total
Commercial and industrial loans$1,723,337

$1,093

$182

$249

$1,803

$3,327

$1,726,664
Agriculture production financing and other loans to farmers89,440

2,285





679

2,964

92,404
Real estate loans:












Construction535,520

64



1,478

8,667

10,209

545,729
Commercial and farmland2,822,515

1,253

178



8,156

9,587

2,832,102
Residential959,252

1,756

430

17

4,966

7,169

966,421
Home equity524,198

2,164

207

107

1,481

3,959

528,157
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures99,499

179

64

4

42

289

99,788
Public finance and other commercial loans432,848







354

354

433,202
Loans$7,186,609

$8,794

$1,061

$1,855

$26,148

$37,858

$7,224,467

On occasion, borrowers experience declines in income and cash flow. As a result, these borrowers seek to reduce contractual cash outlays including debt payments. Concurrently, in an effort to preserve and protect its earning assets, specifically troubled loans, the Corporation works to maintain its relationship with certain customers who are experiencing financial difficulty by contractually modifying the borrower's debt agreement with the Corporation. In certain loan restructuring situations, the Corporation may grant a concession to a debtor experiencing financial difficulty, resulting in a trouble debt restructuring. A concession is deemed to be granted when, as a result of the restructuring, the Corporation does not expect to collect all original amounts due, including interest accrued at the original contract rate. If the payment of principal at original maturity is primarily dependent on the value of collateral, the current value of the collateral is considered in determining whether the principal will be paid.

The following tables summarize troubled debt restructures in the Corporation's loan portfolio that occurred during the periods ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:
 December 31, 2019

Pre-Modification
Recorded Balance

Post-Modification
Recorded Balance

Number
of Loans
Real estate loans:     
Residential$636
 $629
 11
Home equity56
 61
 2
Total$692
 $690
 13


 December 31, 2018

Pre-Modification
Recorded Balance

Post-Modification
Recorded Balance

Number
of Loans
Real estate loans:

 
 
Commercial and farmland$85

$85

1
Residential490

487

11
Home equity81
 81
 3
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures65

66

3
Total$721

$719

18


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The following tables summarize the recorded investment of troubled debt restructures as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, by modification type, that occurred during the years indicated:
 December 31, 2019

Term
Modification

Rate
Modification

Combination
Total
Modification
Real estate loans: 
  
  
  
Residential$95
 $87
 $432
 $614
Home equity
 
 61
 61
Total$95
 $87
 $493
 $675


 December 31, 2018

Term
Modification

Rate
Modification

Combination
Total
Modification
Real estate loans: 
 
 
 
Commercial and farmland$85





$85
Residential

$209

$239

448
Home equity106

74



180
Individuals' loans for household and other personal expenditures58

6



64
Total$249

$289

$239

$777



Loans secured by 1- 4 family residential real estate made up 100 percent of the post-modification balances of the troubled debt restructured loans that occurred during the twelve months ending December 31, 2019. The same classification made up 79 percent of the post-modification balance of the troubled debt restructured loans for the twelve months ending December 31, 2018.

The following tables summarize troubled debt restructures that occurred during the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, that subsequently defaulted during the period indicated and remained in default at period end. For purposes of this schedule, a loan is considered in default if it is 30-days or more past due.

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019
 Number of Loans
Recorded Balance
Real estate loans:   
Residential1
 $37
Total1

$37

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2018
 Number of Loans
Recorded Balance
Real estate loans:


Residential2

$75
Total2

$75



For potential consumer loan restructures, impairment evaluation occurs prior to modification. Any subsequent impairment is addressed through the charge-off process or through a specific reserve. Consumer troubled debt restructures are generally included in the general historical allowance for loan loss at the post modification balance. Consumer non-accrual and delinquent troubled debt restructures are also considered in the calculation of the non-accrual and delinquency trend environmental allowance allocation. Consumer loans secured by residential real estate properties for which formal foreclosure proceedings are in process totaled $1,033,000 and $800,000 at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Commercial troubled debt restructured loans risk graded special mention, substandard, doubtful and loss are individually evaluated for impairment under ASC 310. Any resulting specific reserves are included in the allowance for loan losses. Commercial 30 - 89 day delinquent troubled debt restructures are included in the calculation of the delinquency trend environmental allowance allocation. With the exception of the acquired loans excluded from the allowance for loan losses, all commercial non-impaired loans, including non-accrual and 90-days or more delinquents, are included in the ASC 450 loss estimate.



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NOTE 6

ACCOUNTING FOR CERTAIN LOANS ACQUIRED IN A PURCHASE

Purchase Credit Impaired Loans are included in NOTE 5. LOANS1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND ALLOWANCESUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. As described in NOTE 5, purchased loans are recordedStatements, increased the opening balance of our accrual for off-balance sheet commitments at theadoption by $20.5 million. The Level One acquisition date fair value, which could resultwas responsible for an additional $2.8 million of provision for credit losses associated with off-balance sheet commitments, resulting in a fair value discount or premium. Purchased loans with evidencetotal allowance for credit losses on off-balance sheet commitments of credit deterioration since origination$23.3 million. This reserve level remains appropriate and for which it is probable at the date of acquisition that the acquirer will not collect all contractually required principal and interest payments are accounted for under ASC 310-30, Loans Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. The difference between contractually required payments and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the nonaccretable difference. The accretable portion of the fair value discount or premium is the difference between the expected cash flows and the net present value of expected cash flows, with such difference accreted into earnings over the term of the loans.

The outstanding balance of purchased credit impaired loansreported in Other Liabilities as of December 31, 2019 was $25.3 million which had a carrying amount of $16.1 million and $124,000 of related allowance for loan losses. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding balance of purchased credit impaired loans was $26.3 million with a carrying amount of $17.3 million with 0 required allowance for loan losses. As customer cash flow expectations improve, nonaccretable yield can be reclassified to accretable yield. The accretable amount, or income expected to be collected, and reclassifications from nonaccretable, are identified2022 in the table below.Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2018
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2017
Beginning balance$2,143

$2,890

$3,950
Additions576



1,608
Accretion(2,387)
(4,118)
(6,749)
Reclassification from nonaccretable1,965

3,387

4,748
Disposals(165)
(16)
(667)
Ending balance$2,132

$2,143

$2,890



The following table presents loans acquired duringdetails activity in the period ending December 31, 2019,allowance for which it was probable at acquisition that all contractually required payments would not be collected. There were no loans acquired during the period ending December 31, 2018.credit losses on off-balance sheet commitments:
20222021
Balance, January 1$20,500 $20,500 
CECL Day 1 unfunded commitments provision for credit losses2,800 — 
Balance, December 31$23,300 $20,500 

2019

MBT
Contractually required payments receivable at acquisition date$6,840
Nonaccretable difference2,733
Expected cash flows at acquisition date4,107
Accretable difference576
Basis in loans at acquisition date$3,531



NOTE 76

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

The following table summarizes the Corporation's premises and equipment as of December 31, 20192022 and 2018:2021:
 20222021
Cost at December 31:  
Land$25,299 $22,349 
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements174,895 160,410 
Equipment144,524 129,885 
Total Cost344,718 312,644 
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization(227,600)(206,989)
Net$117,118 $105,655 
 2019 2018
Cost at December 31:   
Land$25,227
 $21,762
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements162,391
 125,366
Equipment124,327
 86,498
Total Cost311,945
 233,626
Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization(198,890) (140,206)
Net$113,055
 $93,420



The MBTLevel One acquisition on SeptemberApril 1, 20192022 resulted in additions to premises and equipment of $21,664,000.$11.8 million. Details regarding the acquisition are discussed in NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONACQUISITIONS of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Corporation is committed under various non-cancelable lease contracts for certain subsidiary office facilities and equipment. Details regarding the lease contracts are discussed in NOTE 10.9. LEASES of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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NOTE 87

GOODWILL

Goodwill is recorded on the acquisition date of an entity. DuringThe Corporation has one year after the one-yearacquisition date, the measurement period, the Corporation mayto record subsequent adjustments to goodwill for provisional amounts recorded at the acquisition date. The MBTLevel One acquisition on September,April 1, 20192022 resulted in
$98,563,000 $166.6 million of goodwill, which includes angoodwill. In addition, the Hoosier acquisition on April, 1, 2021 resulted in $1.5 million of $719,000. This addition was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2019 as a measurement period adjustment.goodwill. Details regarding the MBT acquisition isLevel One and Hoosier acquisitions are discussed in NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONACQUISITIONS of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

NaNAs of October 1, 2022 and October 1, 2021, the Corporation performed its annual goodwill impairment loss was recordedtesting and in 2019 or 2018. The Corporation tested goodwill for impairment during 2019 and 2018. In both valuations,each valuation, the fair value exceeded the Corporation’sCorporation's carrying value; therefore, it was concluded goodwill iswas not impaired. impaired as of either date.

For additional details related to impairment testing, see the “GOODWILL”"GOODWILL" section of Management’sManagement's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included as Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

2019
201820222021
Balance, January 1$445,355

$445,355
Balance, January 1$545,385 $543,918 
Goodwill acquired97,844


Goodwill acquired166,617 1,467 
Measurement period adjustment719

$
Balance, December 31$543,918

$445,355
Balance, December 31$712,002 $545,385 



NOTE 98

OTHER INTANGIBLES

Core deposit intangibles and other intangibles are recorded on the acquisition date of an entity. DuringThe Corporation has one year after the one-yearacquisition date, the measurement period, the Corporation mayto record subsequent adjustments to these intangibles for provisional amounts recorded at the acquisition date. The MBTLevel One acquisition on SeptemberApril 1, 20192022 resulted in a core deposit intangible of $16,527,000.$17.2 million and other intangibles, consisting of non-compete intangibles, of $1.4 million. In addition, the Hoosier acquisition on April 1, 2021 resulted in a customer relationship intangible of $2.2 million. Details regarding the MBT acquisitionLevel One and Hoosier acquisitions are discussed in NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONACQUISITIONS of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The carrying basis and accumulated amortization of recognized core deposit and other intangibles are noted below.
 2019
2018
Gross carrying amount$85,869

$85,869
Core deposit intangible acquired16,527


Accumulated amortization(67,434)
(61,440)
Core Deposit and Other Intangibles$34,962

$24,429

 20222021
Gross carrying amount$104,643 $102,396 
Other intangibles acquired18,642 2,247 
Accumulated amortization(87,443)(79,168)
Total core deposit and other intangibles$35,842 $25,475 
 

The core deposit intangibles and other intangibles are being amortized primarily on an accelerated basis over their estimated useful lives, generally over a period of two to ten years. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2019, 20182022, 2021 and 2017,2020, was $5,994,000, $6,719,000$8.3 million, $5.7 million and $5,647,000,$6.0 million, respectively.

Estimated future amortization expense is summarized as follows:
 Amortization Expense
2020$5,987
20215,429
20225,027
20234,827
20244,241
After 20249,451
 $34,962




Amortization Expense
2023$8,742 
20247,271 
20256,028 
20264,910 
20273,603 
After 20275,288 
 $35,842 
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NOTE 109

LEASES

The Corporation adopted ASU No. 2016-02 - Leases (Topic 842), as amended, as of January 1, 2019enters into leases for certain retail branches, office space, land and equipment. The Corporation elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allowed the Corporation to carry forward the historical lease classification. Operating leases are included in the operating lease right-of use ("ROU") asset, which is included in other assets and the lease liability is included in other liabilities in our condensed balance sheets. The Corporation does not have any finance leases.

ROURight-of-use (ROU) assets represent the Corporation's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Corporation's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of the Corporation's leases do not provide an implicit rate, theThe Corporation typically uses its incremental borrowing rate based on information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Lease terms may include options to extend or terminatepayments when the lease. The exercise of suchrate implicit in a lease renewal options is at the Corporation's sole discretion and is not included inknown. The Corporation's incremental borrowing rate is based on the present value ofFHLB amortizing advance rate, adjusted for the lease obligations unless it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised.term and other factors. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term, unless there is a transfer of title or purchase option reasonably certain of exercise.

The Corporation's leases are generally for periods of five to twenty years with various renewal options. The exercise of such lease renewal options is not included in the present value of lease obligations unless it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised. The Corporation has lease agreements which contain both lease and non-lease components such as common area maintenance charges, real estate taxes, and insurance. Non-lease components are not included in the measurement of the lease liability and are recognized in expense when incurred. The Corporation has elected not to recognize short-term leases, with original lease terms of twelve months or less, on the Corporation's balance sheet. Certain of the Corporation's lease agreements include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. The Corporation's lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. The Corporation does not have any material sublease agreements.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is presented in the table below as of December 31, 2019.2022 and 2021:
20222021
Operating lease assets$23,619 $17,818 
Total lease assets$23,619 $17,818 
Operating lease liabilities$25,316 $19,619 
Total lease liabilities$25,316 $19,619 
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases6.57.0
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases3.1 %3.1 %

December 31, 2019
Operating lease assets$20,747
Total lease assets$20,747



Operating lease liabilities$21,421
Total Lease liabilities$21,421


Weighted average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases8.9
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases3.4%



The table below presents the components of lease expense for the period indicated.years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020:
202220212020
Lease Cost:
Operating lease cost$5,233 $3,710 $3,724 
Short-term lease cost470 345 247 
Variable lease cost1,073 980 842 
Sublease income$(23)$(33)$(43)
Total lease cost$6,753 $5,002 $4,770 

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2019
Lease Cost:
Operating lease cost$3,617
Short-term lease cost204
Variable lease cost948
Sublease income$(13)
Total lease cost$4,756



Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is presented in the tables below.
Maturity of lease liabilitiesOperating Leases
2020$3,434
20213,157
20223,033
20232,654
20242,585
2025 and after10,198
Total lease payments$25,061
Less: Present value discount3,640
Present value of lease liabilities$21,421


Other InformationTwelve Months Ended December 31, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases$3,422
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$23,529

Maturity of lease liabilitiesOperating Leases
2023$5,610 
20245,056 
20254,673 
20263,265 
20272,468 
2028 and after7,068 
Total lease payments$28,140 
Less: Present value discount2,824 
Present value of lease liabilities$25,316 

Other InformationTwelve Months Ended December 31, 2022Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases$5,329 $3,773 $3,629 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$10,516 $2,700 $1,601 
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NOTE 1110

DEPOSITS

The composition of the deposit portfolio is included in the table below for the years indicated:
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Demand deposits$8,448,797 $7,704,190 
Savings deposits4,657,140 4,334,802 
Certificates and other time deposits of $100,000 or more742,539 273,379 
Other certificates and time deposits468,712 389,752 
Brokered deposits65,557 30,454 
Total deposits$14,382,745 $12,732,577 

December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Demand deposits$5,250,568

$3,985,178
Savings deposits2,896,177

2,282,701
Certificates and other time deposits of $100,000 or more736,843

593,592
Other certificates and time deposits741,759

646,682
Brokered deposits214,609

246,440
Total deposits$9,839,956

$7,754,593



Deposits increased $1.7 billion from December 31, 2021. The Level One acquisition contributed $1.9 billion of deposits as of the acquisition date, resulting in an organic deposit decline of $280.6 million, or 2.2 percent. Details regarding the acquisition are discussed in NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The majority of the organic deposit decline was due to decreases in non-maturity deposits of $513.5 million, which was offset by increases in maturity deposits of $232.9 million when compared to December 31, 2021. Higher interest rates have resulted in customers migrating funds from non-maturity products into maturity time deposit products. At December 31, 20192022 and 2018,2021, deposits exceeding the FDIC's Standard Maximum Deposit Insurance Amount of $250,000 were $5.1$8.1 billion and $3.8$7.6 billion, respectively.

At December 31, 2019,2022, the contractual maturities of time deposits are summarized as follows:
Certificates and Other Time Deposits
2023$1,148,819 
202496,897 
202514,661 
20269,819 
20276,043 
After 2027569 
 $1,276,808 

Certificates and Other Time Deposits
2020$1,489,274
2021118,919
202247,731
202324,636
202411,934
After 2024717
 $1,693,211



NOTE 12

TRANSFERS ACCOUNTED FOR AS SECURED BORROWINGS

The collateral pledged for all repurchase agreements that are accounted for as secured borrowings as of December 31, 2019 and 2018 were:

December 31, 2019

Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements

Overnight and Continuous
Up to 30 Days
30-90 Days
Greater Than 90 Days
Total
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities$178,732

$

$7,672

$1,542

$187,946



December 31, 2018

Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements

Overnight and Continuous
Up to 30 Days
30-90 Days
Greater Than 90 Days
Total
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities$104,883

$1,014

$7,615

$

$113,512




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NOTE 1311

BORROWINGS

The following table summarizes the Corporation's borrowings as of December 31, 20192022 and 2018:2021:
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Federal funds purchased$171,560 $— 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements$167,413 $181,577 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances823,674 334,055 
Subordinated debentures and other borrowings151,298 118,618 
Total Borrowings$1,313,945 $634,250 

December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
Federal funds purchased$55,000

$104,000
Securities sold under repurchase agreements187,946

113,512
Federal Home Loan Bank advances351,072

314,986
Subordinated debentures and term loans138,685

138,463
Total Borrowings$732,703

$670,961


The Level One acquisition contributed to the increase in borrowings due to the assumption of $160.0 million of Federal Home Loan Bank advances and $32.6 million of subordinated debentures. Additional details regarding the acquisition are discussed within NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONS of the these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Securities sold under repurchase agreements consist of obligations of the Bank to other parties and are secured by U.S. Government-Sponsored Enterprise obligations. The maximum amount of outstanding agreements at any month-end during 20192022 and 20182021 totaled $191,603,000$218.9 million and $143,016,000,$199.1 million, respectively, and the average of such agreements totaled $136,274,000$185.1 million and $124,762,000$173.8 million during 20192022 and 2021, respectively.
2018, respectively.


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Transfers Accounted For As Secured Borrowings

The collateral pledged for all repurchase agreements that are accounted for as secured borrowings as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 were:
December 31, 2022
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
Overnight and ContinuousUp to 30 Days30-90 DaysGreater Than 90 DaysTotal
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities$167,413 $— $— $— $167,413 

December 31, 2021
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements
Overnight and ContinuousUp to 30 Days30-90 DaysGreater Than 90 DaysTotal
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities$181,577 $— $— $— $181,577 


Contractual maturities of borrowings as of December 31, 2019,2022, are as follows:
Maturities in Years Ending December 31:Federal Funds PurchasedSecurities Sold
Under Repurchase Agreements
Federal Home
Loan Bank
Advances
Subordinated
Debentures and
Term Loans
2023$171,560 $167,413 $460,097 $1,183 
2024— — 60,097 — 
2025— — 25,097 — 
2026— — 97 — 
2027— — 200,096 — 
After 2027— — 78,190 152,012 
ASC 805 fair value adjustments at acquisition— — — (1,897)
 $171,560 $167,413 $823,674 $151,298 
Maturities in Years Ending December 31:Federal Funds Purchased
Securities Sold
Under Repurchase Agreements

Federal Home
Loan Bank
Advances

Subordinated
Debentures and
Term Loans
2020$55,000

$187,946

$41,370

$
2021



55,097


2022



95,097


2023



115,097


2024



97


After 2024



44,314

142,322
ASC 805 fair value adjustments at acquisition





(3,637)
 $55,000

$187,946

$351,072

$138,685



The terms of a security agreement with the FHLB require the Corporation to pledge, as collateral for advances, qualifying first mortgage loans, investment securities and multi-family loans in an amount equal to at least 145 percent of these advances depending on the type of collateral pledged. At December 31, 2019,2022, the outstanding FHLB advances had interest rates from 1.070.35 to 5.094.92 percent and are subject to restrictions or penalties in the event of prepayment. The total available remaining borrowing capacity from the FHLB at December 31, 2019,2022, was $638,668,000.$617.6 million. As of December 31, 2019,2022, the Corporation had $55,000,000$95.0 million of putable advances with the FHLB.

Subordinated Debentures and Term Loans. As of December 31, 20192022 and 2018,2021, subordinated debentures and term loans totaled $138,685,000$151.3 million and $138,463,000,$118.6 million, respectively.

First Merchants Capital Trust II ("FMC Trust II"). At December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Corporation had $41.7 million of subordinated debentures issued to FMC Trust II, a wholly-owned statutory business trust. FMC Trust II was formed in July 2007 for purposes of issuing trust preferred securities to investors. At that time, it simultaneously issued and sold its common securities to the Corporation, which constituted all of the issued and outstanding common securities of FMC Trust II. The subordinated debentures, which were purchased with the proceeds of the sale of the trust’s capital securities, are the sole assets of FMC Trust II and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Corporation. The subordinated debentures and the trust preferred securities bear interest at a variable rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.56 percent, with interest and dividend payments being made on a quarterly basis. The interest rate at December 31, 2022 and 2021 was 6.33 percent and 1.76 percent, respectively. The trust preferred securities are currently redeemable at par and without penalty, subject to the Corporation having first redeemed the related subordinated debentures, with the prior approval of the Federal Reserve if then required under applicable capital guidelines or policies. The trust preferred securities and the subordinated debentures of FMC Trust II will mature on September 15, 2037. The Corporation continues to hold all outstanding common securities of FMC Trust II. See “Replacement of LIBOR Benchmark” below for information relating to changes impacting the interest and dividends payable upon the trust preferred securities and subordinated debentures after June 30, 2023.

Ameriana Capital Trust I. At December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Corporation had $10.3 million of subordinated debentures issued to Ameriana Capital Trust I. On December 31, 2015, the Corporation acquired Ameriana Capital Trust I in conjunction with its acquisition of Ameriana Bancorp, Inc. With a trust preferred structure substantially similar to that described above for FMC Trust II, the subordinated debentures held by Ameriana Capital Trust I were purchased with the proceeds of the sale of the trust’s capital securities. The subordinated debentures and the trust preferred securities bear interest at a variable rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.50 percent, with interest and dividend payments being made on a quarterly basis. The interest rate at December 31, 2022 and 2021 was 6.27 percent and 1.70 percent, respectively. The trust preferred securities of Ameriana Capital Trust I are currently redeemable at par and without penalty, subject to the Corporation having first redeemed the related subordinated debentures, with the prior approval of the Federal Reserve if then required under applicable capital guidelines or policies. The trust preferred securities and the subordinated debentures of Ameriana Capital Trust I will mature in March 2036. The Corporation continues to hold all of the outstanding common securities of Ameriana Capital Trust I. See “Replacement of LIBOR Benchmark” below for information relating to changes impacting the interest and dividends payable upon the trust preferred securities and subordinated debentures after June 30, 2023.The subordinated debenture was entered into on July 2, 2007 for $56,702,000. On August 10, 2015, the Corporation completed the cancellation of $5 million of subordinated debentures at a gain of $1,250,000. As of December 31, 2019, $51,702,000 of subordinated debentures remain outstanding with a maturity date of September 15, 2037. The Corporation could not redeem the debenture prior to September 15, 2012, and redemption is subject to the prior approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as required by law or regulation. Interest was fixed at 6.495 percent for the period from the date of issuance through September 15, 2012; interest is now an annual floating rate equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 1.56 percent, reset quarterly. Interest is payable in March, June, September and December of each year. The interest rate at December 31, 2019 and 2018 was 3.45 percent and 4.35 percent, respectively. The Corporation holds all of the outstanding common securities of First Merchants Capital Trust II.

Ameriana Capital Trust I. On December 31, 2015 the Corporation acquired Ameriana Capital Trust I in conjunction with its acquisition of Ameriana Bancorp, Inc. The subordinated debentures of Ameriana Capital Trust I were entered into in March 2006 for $10,310,000 and have a maturity of March 2036. Ameriana could not redeem the debenture prior to March 2011, and redemption is subject to the prior approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as required by law or regulation. The interest rate is equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 1.50 percent, reset quarterly. Interest is payable in March, June, September and December of each year. The interest rate at December 31, 2019 and 2018 was 3.39 percent and 4.29 percent, respectively. The Corporation holds all of the outstanding common securities of Ameriana Capital Trust I.

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Grabill Capital Trust I.First Merchants Senior Notes and Subordinated Notes. On July 14, 2017 the Corporation acquired Grabill Capital Trust I in conjunction with its acquisition of Independent Alliance Banks, Inc. The subordinated debentures of Grabill Capital Trust I were entered into in June 2004 for $10,310,000 and have a maturity of July 23, 2034. IAB could not redeem the debenture prior to July 2009, and redemption is subject to the prior approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as required by law or regulation. The interest rate is equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 2.60 percent, reset quarterly. Interest is payable in January, April, July and October of each year. The interest rate at December 31, 2019 and 2018 was 4.53 percent and 5.08 percent, respectively. The Corporation holds all of the outstanding common securities of Grabill Capital Trust I.

On November 1, 2013, the Corporation completed the private issuance and sale to 4four institutional investors of an aggregate of $70 million of debt comprised of (a) 5.00 percent Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2028 in the aggregate principal amount of $5 million (the "Senior Debt") and (b) 6.75 percent Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2028 in the aggregate principal amount of $65 million (the "Subordinated Debt"). The interest rate on the Senior Debt and Subordinated Debt remains fixed for the first ten (10) years and will become floating thereafter. Once the rates convert to floating on October 30, 2023, the Senior Debt will have an annual floating rate equal to the three-month LIBORforward-looking term Secured Overnight Financing Rate, as administered by CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited (“CME Term SOFR”), adjusted by the relevant spread adjustment (which is 0.26161 percent for a three-month tenor), plus 2.345 percent and thepercent. The Subordinated Debt will have an annual floating rate equal to the three-month LIBORCME Term SOFR, plus the 0.26161 percent spread adjustment, plus 4.095 percent. See “Replacement of LIBOR Benchmark” below for additional information relating to the transition from LIBOR to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate. The Corporation has an option to redeem the Subordinated Debt in whole or in part at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount of the redeemed Subordinated Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of the redemption. The option of redemption is subject to the approval of the Federal Reserve Board. The Corporation has an option to redeem the Senior Debt in whole or in part at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount of the redeemed Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of the redemption; provided, however, that no Subordinated Notes (as defined in the Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement) may remain outstanding subsequent to any early redemption of Senior Notes. The Subordinated Debt and the Senior Debt options to redeem begin with the interest payment date on October 30, 2023, or on any scheduled interest payment date thereafter. The Senior Debt agreement contains certain customary representations and warranties and financial and negative covenants. As of December 31, 20192022 and 20182021 the Corporation was in compliance with these covenants.

Level One Subordinated Notes. On April 1, 2022, the Corporation assumed certain subordinated notes in conjunction with its acquisition of Level One. The $30.0 million of subordinated notes issued on December 18, 2019 bear a fixed interest rate of 4.75 percent per annum, payable semiannually through December 18, 2024. The notes will bear a floating interest rate equal to the of three-month CME Term SOFR plus 3.11 percent, payable quarterly, after December 18, 2024 through maturity. The notes mature on December 18, 2029, and the Corporation has the option to redeem any or all of the subordinated notes without premium or penalty any time after December 18, 2024 or upon the occurrence of a Tier 2 capital event or tax event.

Other Borrowings. On April 1, 2022, the Corporation acquired a secured borrowing in conjunction with its acquisition of Level One. The secured borrowing related to a certain loan participation sold by Level One that did not qualify for sales treatment. The secured borrowing bears a fixed rate of 1.00 percent and had a balance of $1.2 million as of December 31, 2022.

Replacement of LIBOR Benchmark

On March 15, 2022, the Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act (the “LIBOR Act”) was signed into law in response to the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority, the authority regulating LIBOR, announcing that, among other things, the 1-month, 3-month, 6-month and 12-month U.S. dollar LIBOR settings would cease to exist after June 30, 2023. The LIBOR Act establishes a uniform national approach for replacing LIBOR in legacy contracts that do not provide for the use of a clearly defined replacement benchmark rate. As directed by the LIBOR Act, on December 16, 2022, the Federal Reserve issued a final rule setting forth regulations to implement the LIBOR Act, including establishing benchmark replacements based on the Secured Overnight Funding Rate (“SOFR”) for contracts governed by U.S. law that reference certain tenors of U.S. dollar LIBOR (the overnight and one-, three-, six-, and 12-month tenors) and that do not have terms that provide for the use of a clearly defined and practicable replacement benchmark rate (“fallback provisions”) following the first London banking day after June 30, 2023.

As the subordinated debentures, the trust preferred securities, the Senior Notes and the Subordinated Notes discussed above do not have LIBOR fallback provisions, after June 30, 2023, the interest and dividends paid on those instruments will be based upon the CME Term SOFR, as the replacement benchmark, including a static spread adjustment for the appropriate tenor as provided by the LIBOR Act and related Federal Reserve regulations. The relevant spread adjustment for a three-month tenor is 0.26161 percent.


NOTE 1412

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives

The Corporation is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions.  The Corporation principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Corporation manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its assets and liabilities and through the use of derivative financial instruments.  Specifically, the Corporation enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates.  The Corporation’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of the Corporation’s known or expected cash payments principally related to certain variable-rate liabilities.  The Corporation also has derivatives that are a result of a service the Corporation provides to certain qualifying customers, and, therefore, are not used to manage interest rate risk in the Corporation’s assets or liabilities.  The Corporation manages a matched book with respect to its derivative instruments offered as a part of this service to its customers in order to minimize its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions.

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Derivatives Designated as Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

The Corporation’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective,these objectives, the Corporation primarily uses interest rate swaps and interest rate caps as part of its interest rate risk management strategy.  Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the payment of fixed amounts to a counterparty in exchange for the Corporation receiving variable payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. Interest rate caps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty if interest rates rise above the strike rate on the contract in exchange for an up-front premium. As of December 31, 2019,2022 the Corporation had 4one interest rate swap with a notional amount of $10.0 million that was designated as a cash flow hedge. As of December 31, 2021, the Corporation had four interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $46.0 million. As$60.0 million that were designated as cash flow hedges. A $24.0 million interest rate swap, which was used to hedge the variable cash outflows (Ameribor-based) associated with a brokered deposit, matured in the first quarter of December 31, 2018, the Corporation had 42022. Two interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $46.0 million and 1 interest rate cap with a notional amount of $13.0 million.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. During 2019,totaling $26.0 million, of the interest rate swapswhich were used to hedge the variable cash outflows (LIBOR-based) associated with existing trust preferred securities when the outflows converted from a fixed rate to variable rate in September 2012.  In addition,2012, matured in the remaining $20.0third quarter of 2022.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. During 2022, $10.0 million of interest rate swaps were used to hedge the variable cash outflows (LIBOR-based) associated with twoone Federal Home Loan Bank advances.advance. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. During the yearstwelve months ended December 31, 20192022 and 2018,2021, the Corporation did not recognize any ineffectiveness.

Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Corporation’sCorporation's variable-rate liabilities. During the next twelve months, the Corporation expects to reclassify $490,000$164,000 from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to interest expense.income.


The following table summarizes the Corporation's derivatives designated as hedges:

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Asset DerivativesLiability Derivatives
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Balance
Sheet
Location
Fair
Value
Balance
Sheet
Location
Fair
Value
Balance
Sheet
Location
Fair
Value
Balance
Sheet
Location
Fair
Value
Cash flow hedges:
Interest rate swaps on borrowingsOther Assets$164 Other Assets$— Other Liabilities$— Other Liabilities$835 


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Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging RelationshipsAmount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivative
 (Effective Portion)
For the Year Ended December 31,
20222021
Interest rate products$479 $138 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(The amount of loss reclassified from other comprehensive income into income related to cash flow hedging relationships is included in the table dollar amounts in thousands, except share data)below for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.

Derivatives Designated as Hedging
Instruments under
FASB ASC 815-10
Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion)
202220212020
Interest rate contractsInterest expense$(521)$(1,044)$(906)


Non-designated Hedges

The Corporation does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.  Derivatives not designated as hedges are not speculative and result from a service the Corporation provides to certain customers. The Corporation executes interest rate swaps with commercial banking customers to facilitate their respective risk management strategies.  Those interest rate swaps are simultaneously hedged by offsetting interest rate swaps that the Corporation executes with a third party, such that the Corporation minimizes its net risk exposure resulting from such transactions.  As the interest rate swaps associated with this program do not meet the strict hedge accounting requirements, changes in the fair value of both the customer swaps and the offsetting swaps are recognized directly in earnings. As of December 31, 2019, theThe notional amount of customer-facing swaps was approximately $692,287,000.$1.2 billion and $1.0 billion as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.  This amount is offset with third party counterparties, as described above. 


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Commitments to fund certain mortgage loans (interest rate locks) to be sold into the secondary market and forward commitments for the future delivery of mortgage loans to third party investors are considered derivatives. It is the Corporation's practice to enter into forward commitments for the future delivery of residential mortgage loans when interest rate lock commitments are entered into in order to economically hedge the effect of changes in interest rates resulting from its commitments to fund the loans. These mortgage banking derivatives are not designated in hedge relationships. Fair Valuesvalues were estimated based on changes in mortgage interest rates from the date of Derivative Instrumentsthe commitments. Changes in the fair value of these mortgage banking derivatives are included in net gains and fees on the Balance Sheetsales of loans.

The table below presents the fair value of the Corporation’s derivative financial instrumentsnon-designated hedges, as well as their classification on the Balance Sheet, as of December 31, 20192022, and December 31, 20182021..
 Asset Derivatives
Liability Derivatives
 December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
 Balance Sheet Location
Fair
Value

Balance Sheet Location
Fair
Value

Balance Sheet Location
Fair
Value

Balance Sheet Location
Fair
Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contractsOther Assets
$

Other Assets
$135

Other Liabilities
$1,444

Other Liabilities
$688
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contractsOther Assets
$27,855

Other Assets
$11,948

Other Liabilities
$27,855

Other Liabilities
$11,948


December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Notional AmountFair ValueNotional AmountFair Value
Included in other assets:
Interest rate swaps$1,184,866 $92,652 $1,038,947 $41,133 
Forward contracts related to mortgage loans to be delivered for sale14,406188
Interest rate lock commitments5,04932
Included in other assets$1,204,321 $92,872 $1,038,947 $41,133 
Included in other liabilities:
Interest rate swaps$1,184,866 $92,652 $1,038,947 $41,133 
Forward contracts related to mortgage loans to be delivered for sale4,48363
Interest rate lock commitments7,54955
Included in other liabilities$1,196,898 $92,770 $1,038,947 $41,133 


In the normal course of business, the Corporation may decide to settle a forward contract rather than fulfill the contract. Cash received or paid in this settlement manner is included in "Net gains and fees on sales of loans" in the Consolidated Statements of Income and is considered a cost of executing a forward contract. The amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensiveinto income related to non-designated hedging instruments is included in the table below for the periods indicated.
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging RelationshipsAmount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income on Derivative
(Effective Portion)
For the Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
Interest rate products$(1,072)
$247



Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Income Statement

Derivatives Not
Designated as Hedging
Instruments under
FASB ASC 815-10
Location of Gain
Recognized in
Income on Derivative
Amount of Gain Recognized in Income on Derivative
202220212020
Forward contracts related to mortgage loans to be delivered for saleNet gains and fees on sales of loans$1,112 $— $— 
Interest rate lock commitmentsNet gains and fees on sales of loans71 — — 
Total net gain recognized in income$1,183 $— $— 
The tables below present the effect of the Corporation’s derivative financial instruments on the Income Statement for the years ended
December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.
Derivatives Designated as Hedging
Instruments under
FASB ASC 815-10
Location of Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Effective Portion)Amount of Loss Reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income into Income (Effective Portion)
2019
2018
2017
Interest rate contractsInterest expense$(334)
$(470)
$(985)


The Corporation’s exposure to credit risk occurs because of nonperformance by its counterparties.  The counterparties approved by the Corporation are usually financial institutions, which are well capitalized and have credit ratings through Moody’s and/or Standard & Poor’s at or above investment grade.  The Corporation’s control of such risk is through quarterly financial reviews, comparing mark-to-market values with policy limitations, credit ratings and collateral pledging.

Credit-Risk-RelatedCredit-risk-related Contingent Features

The Corporation has agreements with certain of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Corporation fails to maintain its status as a well/well or adequately capitalized institution, then the Corporation could be required to terminate or fully collateralize all outstanding derivative contracts. Additionally, the Corporation has agreements with certain of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Corporation defaults on any of its indebtedness, including default where repayment��repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then the Corporation could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations. As of December 31, 2019,2022, the termination value of derivatives in a net liability position related to these agreements was $28,734,000. As$572,000, which resulted in no collateral pledged to counterparties as of December 31, 2019,2022. While the Corporation has minimum collateral posting thresholds with certain of its derivative counterparties and has posted collateral of $42,255,000. If the Corporation had breacheddid not breach any of these provisions at as of December 31, 2019,2022, if it had, the Corporation could have been required to settle its obligations under the agreements at their termination value.




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NOTE 1513

FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Corporation used fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. The accounting guidance defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.  ASC 820 applies only when other guidance requires or permits assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value; it does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances.


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As defined in ASC 820, fair value is the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. It represents an exit price at the measurement date. Market participants are buyers and sellers, who are independent, knowledgeable, and willing and able to transact in the principal (or most advantageous) market for the asset or liability being measured. Current market conditions, including imbalances between supply and demand, are considered in determining fair value. The Corporation values its assets and liabilities in the principal market where it sells the particular asset or transfers the liability with the greatest volume and level of activity. In the absence of a principal market, the valuation is based on the most advantageous market for the asset or liability (i.e., the market where the asset could be sold or the liability transferred at a price that maximizes the amount to be received for the asset or minimizes the amount to be paid to transfer the liability).

Valuation inputs refer to the assumptions market participants would use in pricing a given asset or liability. Inputs can be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are those assumptions which market participants would use in pricing the particular asset or liability. These inputs are based on market data and are obtained from a source independent of the Corporation. Unobservable inputs are assumptions based on the Corporation’s own information or estimate of assumptions used by market participants in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best and most current information available on the measurement date. All inputs, whether observable or unobservable, are ranked in accordance with a prescribed fair value hierarchy which gives the highest ranking to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest ranking to unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market activity (Level 3). Fair values for assets or liabilities classified as Level 2 are based on one or a combination of the following factors: (i) quoted prices for similar assets; (ii) observable inputs for the asset or liability, such as interest rates or yield curves; or (iii) inputs derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Corporation considers an input to be significant if it drives 10 percent or more of the total fair value of a particular asset or liability.

RECURRING MEASUREMENTS

Assets and liabilities are considered to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis if fair value is measured regularly (i.e., daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly). Recurring valuation occurs at a minimum on the measurement date. Assets and liabilities are considered to be measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis if the fair value measurement of the instrument does not necessarily result in a change in the amount recorded on the balance sheet. Generally, nonrecurring valuation is the result of the application of other accounting pronouncements which require assets or liabilities to be assessed for impairment orand recorded at the lower of cost or fair value. The fair value of assets or liabilities transferred in or out of Level 3 is measured on the transfer date, with any additional changes in fair value subsequent to the transfer considered to be realized or unrealized gains or losses.

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the
accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Investment Securities

Where quoted prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. The Corporation currently has no securities classified within Level 1 of the hierarchy.securities include U.S. Treasury securities. Where significant observable inputs, other than Level 1 quoted prices, are available, securities are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 2 securities include government-sponsoredU.S. Government-sponsored agency and mortgage-backed securities, and state and municipal securities and corporate obligations securities. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy and include state and municipal government-sponsoredsecurities, U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities and corporate obligations securities. Level 3 fair value for securities was determined using a discounted cash flow model that incorporated market estimates of interest rates and volatility in markets that have not been active.

Third party vendors compile prices from various sources and may apply such techniques as matrix pricing to determine the value of identical or similar investment securities (Level 2). Matrix pricing is a mathematical technique widely used in the banking industry to value investment securities without relying exclusively on quoted prices for specific investment securities but rather relying on the investment securities’ relationship to other benchmark quoted investment securities. Any investment security not valued based upon the methods above are considered Level 3.


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Interest Rate Derivative Financial Agreements

See information regarding the Corporation’s interest rate derivative productsfinancial agreements in NOTE 14.12. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities recognized in the accompanying balance sheets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the ASC 820-10 fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at December 31, 20192022 and 2018.2021.
  Fair Value Measurements Using:
  Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
Significant Other Observable InputsSignificant
Unobservable Inputs
December 31, 2022Fair Value(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Available for sale securities:
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$101,962 $— $101,962 $— 
U.S. Treasury2,459 2,459 — — 
State and municipal1,351,760 — 1,348,356 3,404 
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities508,273 — 508,269 
Corporate obligations12,207 — 12,176 31 
Derivative assets93,036 — 93,036 — 
Derivative liabilities92,770 — 92,770 — 
    Fair Value Measurements Using:
    Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
 Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant
Unobservable Inputs
December 31, 2019 Fair Value (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
Available for sale securities:        
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities
$38,875

$

$38,875

$
State and municipal
899,796



896,938

2,858
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities
851,323



851,319

4
Corporate obligations
31





31
Interest rate swap asset
27,855



27,855


Interest rate swap liability
29,299



29,299



    Fair Value Measurements Using:
    Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
 Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant
Unobservable Inputs
December 31, 2018 Fair Value (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
Available for sale securities:        
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities
$13,582

$

$13,582

$
State and municipal
606,135



602,842

3,293
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities
522,447



522,443

4
Corporate obligations
31





31
Interest rate swap asset
11,948



11,948


Interest rate cap
135



135


Interest rate swap liability
12,636



12,636




  Fair Value Measurements Using:
  Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
Significant Other Observable InputsSignificant
Unobservable Inputs
December 31, 2021Fair Value(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Available for sale securities:
U.S. Government-sponsored agency securities$95,136 $— $95,136 $— 
U.S. Treasury999 999 — — 
State and municipal1,576,532 — 1,571,076 5,456 
U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage-backed securities667,605 — 667,601 
Corporate obligations4,279 — 4,248 31 
Interest rate swap asset41,133 — 41,133 — 
Interest rate swap liability41,968 — 41,968 — 


LEVEL 3 RECONCILIATION

The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of recurring fair value measurements recognized in the accompanying balance sheets using significant unobservable Level 3 inputs for year ended December 31, 20192022 and 2018.2021.
Available for Sale Securities
For The Year Ended
 December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Beginning Balance$5,491 $2,479 
Included in other comprehensive income(612)227 
Purchases, issuances, and settlements5,111 3,241 
Principal payments(6,551)(456)
Ending balance$3,439 $5,491 
 Available for Sale Securities
 For The Year Ended
 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Beginning Balance$3,328
 $3,978
Included in other comprehensive income80
 (49)
Principal payments(515) (601)
Ending balance$2,893
 $3,328



There were no gains or losses included in earnings that were attributable to the changes in unrealized gains or losses related to assets or liabilities held at December 31, 20192022 or 2018.2021.

TRANSFERS BETWEEN LEVELS

There were 0no transfers in or out of Level 3 during 20192022 or 2018.2021.


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NONRECURRING MEASUREMENTS

Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy for year ended December 31, 20192022 and 2018.2021.
  Fair Value Measurements Using
  Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
Significant Other Observable InputsSignificant
Unobservable Inputs
December 31, 2022Fair Value(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Collateral dependent loans$55,290 — — $55,290 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
 
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets

Significant Other Observable Inputs
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
December 31, 2019
Fair Value
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Impaired Loans (collateral dependent)
$5,653





$5,653
Other real estate owned
$194





$194


 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
 
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets

Significant Other Observable Inputs
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
December 31, 2018
Fair Value
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Impaired Loans (collateral dependent)
$11,866





$11,866
Other real estate owned
$657





$657


  Fair Value Measurements Using
  Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical Assets
Significant Other Observable InputsSignificant
Unobservable Inputs
December 31, 2021Fair Value(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Collateral dependent loans$24,491 — — $24,491 
Other real estate owned$96 — — $96 
Impaired

Collateral Dependent Loans (collateral dependent)and Other Real Estate Owned

Loans for which it is probable that the Corporation will not collect all principal and interest due according to contractual terms are measured for impairment. Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment include estimatingDetermining fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans. If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized. This methodloans and other real estate requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor, which includes selling costs if applicable, to the value. A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance. If these allocations cause the allowance for loan losses to increase, such increase is reported as a component of the provision for loan losses. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of the loan is confirmed. During 2018 and 2019, certain impaired loans were partially charged off or re-evaluated. Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when impairment is determined using the fair value method.

Other Real Estate Owned

The fair value for impaired loans and other real estate owned is measured based on the value of the collateral securing those loans or real estate and is determined using several methods. The fair value of real estate is generally determined based on appraisals by qualified licensed appraisers. The appraisers typically determine the value of the real estate by utilizing an income or market valuation approach. If an appraisal is not available, the fair value may be determined by using a discounted cash flow analysis. Fair value on other collateral such as business assets is typically ascertained by assessing, either singularly or some combination of, asset appraisals, accounts receivable aging reports, inventory listings andor customer financial statements. Both appraised values and values based on borrower’s financial information are discounted as considered appropriate based on age and quality of the information and current market conditions.


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UNOBSERVABLE (LEVEL 3) INPUTS

The following table presents quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements, other than goodwill, at December 31, 20192022 and 2018.2021.
December 31, 2022Fair ValueValuation TechniqueUnobservable InputsRange (Weighted-Average)
State and municipal securities$3,404 Discounted cash flowMaturity Call Date
US Muni BQ curve
Discount rate
Weighted-average coupon
1 month to 15 years
A- to BBB
0.4% - 4%
3.4%
Corporate obligations and U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage backed securities$35 Discounted cash flowRisk free rate
plus Premium for illiquidity
Weighted-average coupon
3 month LIBOR
plus 200bps
0%
Collateral dependent loans$55,290 Collateral based measurementsDiscount to reflect current market conditions and ultimate collectability
Weighted-average discount by loan balance
0% - 10% 1.1%
December 31, 2021Fair ValueValuation TechniqueUnobservable InputsRange (Weighted-Average)
State and municipal securities$5,456 Discounted cash flowMaturity Call Date
US Muni BQ curve
Discount rate
Weighted-average coupon
1 month to 15 years
A- to BBB-
0.75% - 4%
3.7%

Corporate obligations and U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage backed securities$35 Discounted cash flowRisk free rate
plus Premium for illiquidity
Weighted-average coupon
3 month LIBOR
plus 200bps
0%
Collateral dependent loans$24,491 Collateral based measurementsDiscount to reflect current market conditions and ultimate collectability
Weighted-average discount by loan balance
0% - 10% 5.5%
Other real estate owned$96 AppraisalsDiscount to reflect current market conditions
Weighted-average discount of other real estate owned balance
0% - 44% 43.5%
December 31, 2019Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs Range (Weighted-Average)
State and municipal securities$2,858
 Discounted cash flow Maturity Call Date
US Muni BQ curve
Discount rate
 1 month to 15 years
A- to BBB-
2% - 5%
        
Corporate obligations and U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage backed securities$35
 Discounted cash flow Risk free rate
plus Premium for illiquidity
 3 month LIBOR
plus 200 bps
        
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)$5,653
 Collateral based measurements Discount to reflect current market conditions and ultimate collectability 0% - 10% (1%)
        
Other real estate owned$194
 Appraisals Discount to reflect current market conditions 0% - 37% (37%)
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December 31, 2018Fair Value Valuation Technique Unobservable Inputs Range (Weighted-Average)
State and municipal securities$3,293
 Discounted cash flow Maturity Call Date
US Muni BQ curve
Discount rate
 1 month to 20 years
A- to BBB-
.69% - 5%
        
Corporate obligations and U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage backed securities$35
 Discounted cash flow Risk free rate
plus Premium for illiquidity
 3 month LIBOR
plus 200 bps
        
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)$11,866
 Collateral based measurements Discount to reflect current market conditions and ultimate collectability 0% - 10% (6%)
        
Other real estate owned$657
 Appraisals Discount to reflect current market conditions 0% - 10% (4%)



The following is a discussion of the sensitivity of significant unobservable inputs, the interrelationships between those inputs and other unobservable inputs used in recurring fair value measurement and how those inputs might magnify or mitigate the effect of changes in the unobservable inputs on the fair value measurement.

State and Municipal Securities, Corporate Obligations, and U.S. Government-sponsored Mortgage Backed Securities

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Corporation's state and municipal securities, corporate obligations
and U.S. Government-sponsored mortgage backed securities are premiums for unrated securities and marketability discounts. Significant
increases or decreases in either of those inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. Generally,
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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The following table presents estimated fair values of the Corporation's financial instruments and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at December 31, 20192022 and 2018.2021.
 2022
 Carrying
Amount
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets at December 31:   
Cash and due from banks$122,594 $122,594 $— $— 
Interest-bearing deposits126,061 126,061 — — 
Investment securities available for sale1,976,661 2,459 1,970,763 3,439 
Investment securities held to maturity2,287,127 — 1,893,271 14,594 
Loans held for sale9,094 — 9,094 — 
Loans11,780,617 — — 11,156,217 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock38,525 — 38,525 — 
Derivative assets93,036 — 93,036 — 
Interest receivable85,070 — 85,070 — 
Liabilities at December 31:
Deposits$14,382,745 $13,105,936 $1,251,017 $— 
Borrowings:
Federal funds purchased171,560 — 171,560 — 
Securities sold under repurchase agreements167,413 — 167,396 — 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances823,674 — 615,211 — 
Subordinated debentures and other borrowings151,298 — 122,102 — 
Derivative liabilities92,770 — 92,770 — 
Interest payable7,530 — 7,530 — 
 2019
 Carrying
Amount

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets at December 31: 


 
 
Cash and cash equivalents$177,201

$177,201

$

$
Interest-bearing time deposits118,263

118,263




Investment securities available for sale1,790,025



1,787,132

2,893
Investment securities held to maturity806,038



799,884

27,682
Loans held for sale9,037



9,037


Loans8,379,026





8,335,340
Federal Home Loan Bank stock28,736



28,736


Interest rate swap asset27,855



27,855


Interest receivable48,901



48,901


Liabilities at December 31:






Deposits$9,839,956

$8,146,745

$1,675,202

$
Borrowings:






Federal funds purchased55,000



55,000


Securities sold under repurchase agreements187,946



187,801


Federal Home Loan Bank advances351,072



352,581


Subordinated debentures and term loans138,685



123,571


Interest rate swap liability29,299



29,299


Interest payable6,754



6,754




 2018
 Carrying
Amount

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets at December 31: 


 
 
Cash and cash equivalents$139,247

$139,247

$

$
Interest-bearing time deposits36,963

36,963




Investment securities available for sale1,142,195



1,138,867

3,328
Investment securities held to maturity490,387



481,377

7,840
Loans held for sale4,778



4,778


Loans7,143,915





7,004,193
Federal Home Loan Bank stock24,588



24,588


Interest rate swap asset12,083



12,083


Interest receivable40,881



40,881


Liabilities at December 31:






Deposits$7,754,593

$6,267,879

$1,464,129

$
Borrowings:






Federal funds purchased104,000



104,000


Securities sold under repurchase agreements113,512



113,437


Federal Home Loan Bank advances314,986



318,728


Subordinated debentures and term loans138,463



127,298


Interest rate swap liability12,636



12,636


Interest payable5,607



5,607






 2021
 Carrying
Amount
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets at December 31:   
Cash and due from banks$167,146 $167,146 $— $— 
Interest-bearing deposits474,154 474,154 — — 
Investment securities available for sale2,344,551 999 2,338,061 5,491 
Investment securities held to maturity2,179,802 — 2,188,600 13,903 
Loans held for sale11,187 — 11,187 — 
Loans9,046,464 — — 9,068,319 
Federal Home Loan Bank stock28,736 — 28,736 — 
Interest rate swap asset41,133 — 41,133 — 
Interest receivable57,187 — 57,187 — 
Liabilities at December 31:
Deposits$12,732,577 $12,038,992 $690,089 $— 
Borrowings:
Securities sold under repurchase agreements181,577 — 181,572 — 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances334,055 — 337,005 — 
Subordinated debentures and other borrowings118,618 — 107,892 — 
Interest rate swap liability41,968 — 41,968 — 
Interest payable2,762 — 2,762 — 
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NOTE 16

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

In the normal course of business there are outstanding commitments and contingent liabilities, such as commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit, which are not included in the accompanying financial statements.  The Corporation's exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit is represented by the contractual or notional amount of those instruments.  The Bank uses the same credit policies in making such commitments as they do for instruments that are included in the consolidated balance sheets.

Financial instruments, whose contract amount represents credit risk as of December 31, were as follows:
 2019
2018
Amounts of commitments: 
 
Loan commitments to extend credit$3,005,064

$2,684,806
Standby letters of credit$30,200

$32,862



Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer, as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.  Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since many of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.  The Bank evaluates each customer’s creditworthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit, is based on management's credit evaluation.  Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment, and income-producing commercial properties.

Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.

The Corporation and subsidiaries are also subject to claims and lawsuits, which arise primarily in the ordinary course of business.  It is the opinion of management that the disposition or ultimate resolution of such claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position of the Corporation.


NOTE 1714
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The following table summarizes the changes in the balances of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, as of December 31, 20192022 and 2018:2021:
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for SaleUnrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow HedgesUnrealized Gains (Losses) on Defined Benefit PlansTotal
Balance at December 31, 2021$59,774 $(660)$(4,001)$55,113 
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications(293,326)378 (850)(293,798)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(943)412 65 (466)
Period change(294,269)790 (785)(294,264)
Balance at December 31, 2022$(234,495)$130 $(4,786)$(239,151)
Balance at December 31, 2020$87,988 $(1,594)$(11,558)$74,836 
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications(23,732)109 7,491 (16,132)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(4,482)825 66 (3,591)
Period change(28,214)934 7,557 (19,723)
Balance at December 31, 2021$59,774 $(660)$(4,001)$55,113 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities Available for Sale
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Defined Benefit Plans
Total
Balance at December 31, 2018$(6,343)
$(559)
$(14,520)
$(21,422)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications48,703

(846)
4,579

52,436
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(3,488)
264

84

(3,140)
Period change45,215

(582)
4,663

49,296
Balance at December 31, 2019$38,872

$(1,141)
$(9,857)
$27,874
















Balance at December 31, 2017$8,970

$(1,125)
$(10,753)
$(2,908)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications(13,872)
437

(1,435)
(14,870)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(3,373)
371

(16)
(3,018)
Period change(17,245)
808

(1,451)
(17,888)
Reclassification adjustment under ASU 2018-021,932

(242)
(2,316)
(626)
Balance at December 31, 2018$(6,343)
$(559)
$(14,520)
$(21,422)




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The following table presents the reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that were included in net income in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2019, 20182022, 2021 and 2017:2020:

Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31,

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components2019
2018
2017
Affected Line Item in the Statements of Income
Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities (1)







Realized securities gains reclassified into income$4,415

$4,269

$2,631

Other income - net realized gains on sales of available for sale securities
Related income tax expense(927)
(896)
(921)
Income tax expense

$3,488

$3,373

$1,710










Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges (2)







Interest rate contracts$(334)
$(470)
$(985)
Interest expense - subordinated debentures and term loans
Related income tax benefit70

99

345

Income tax expense

$(264)
$(371)
$(640)









Unrealized gains (losses) on defined benefit plans






Amortization of net loss and prior service costs$(106)
$20

$806

Other expenses - salaries and employee benefits
Related income tax benefit (expense)22

(4)
(209)
Income tax expense

$(84)
$16

$597










Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax$3,140

$3,018

1,667




Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) For the Year Ended December 31,
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components202220212020Affected Line Item in the Statements of Income
Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities (1)
Realized securities gains reclassified into income$1,194 $5,674 $11,895 Other income - net realized gains on sales of available for sale securities
Related income tax benefit (expense)(251)(1,192)(2,498)Income tax expense
$943 $4,482 $9,397 
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges (2)
Interest rate contracts$(521)$(1,044)$(906)Interest expense - subordinated debentures and other borrowings
Related income tax benefit (expense)109 219 190 Income tax expense
$(412)$(825)$(716)
Unrealized gains (losses) on defined benefit plans
Amortization of net loss and prior service costs$(82)$(84)$(84)Other expenses - salaries and employee benefits
Related income tax benefit (expense)17 18 18 Income tax expense
$(65)$(66)$(66)
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax$466 $3,591 $8,615 


(1) For additional detail related to unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities and related amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income see NOTE 4. INVESTMENT SECURITIES.SECURITIES of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

(2) For additional detail related to unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges and related amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income see NOTE 14.12. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES.of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTE 1815

REGULATORY CAPITAL AND DIVIDENDS

Regulatory Capital

Capital adequacy is an important indicator of financial stability and performance. The Corporation and the Bank are subject to various regulatory
capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies and are assigned to a capital category. The assigned capital category is
largely determined by four ratios that are calculated according to the regulations: total risk-based capital, tier 1 risk-based capital, CET1, and tier
1 leverage ratios. The ratios are intended to measure capital relative to assets and credit risk associated with those assets and off-balance sheet
exposures of the entity. The capital category assigned to an entity can also be affected by qualitative judgments made by regulatory agencies
about the risk inherent in the entity's activities that are not part of the calculated ratios.

There are five capital categories defined in the regulations, ranging from well capitalized“well capitalized” to critically undercapitalized.“critically undercapitalized”. Classification of a bank in any of the undercapitalized categories can result in actions by regulators that could have a material effect on a bank's operations. Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of total andrisk-based capital, tier 1 capital and common equity tier 1 capital, in each case, to risk-weighted assets, and of tier 1 capital to average assets, or leverage ratio, all of which are calculated as defined in the
regulations. Banks with lower capital levels are deemed to be undercapitalized, significantly undercapitalized“undercapitalized”, “significantly undercapitalized” or critically undercapitalized,“critically undercapitalized”, depending on their actual levels. The appropriate federal regulatory agency may also downgrade a bank to the next lower capital category upon a determination that the bank is in an unsafe or unsound practice. Banks are required to monitor closely their capital levels and to notify their appropriate regulatory agency of any basis for a change in capital category.

Basel III was effective for the Corporation on January 1, 2015. Basel III requires the Corporation and the Bank to maintain athe minimum ratio of CET1 capital to risk weighted assets,and leverage ratios as defined in the regulation.regulation and as illustrated in the following table, which capital to risk-weighted asset ratios include a 2.5 percent capital conservation buffer. Under the Basel III, rules, in order to avoid limitations on capital distributions, including dividends, the Corporation must hold a 2.5 percent capital conservation buffer above the adequately capitalized CET1 capital to risk-weighted assets ratio. The capital conservationratio (which buffer was phasedis reflected in from zero percent in 2015 to the fully-implemented 2.50 percent in 2019.required ratios below). Under Basel III, the Corporation and Bank elected to opt-out of including accumulated other comprehensive income in regulatory capital. As of December 31, 2022, the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to be considered well capitalized under the fully phased-in Basel III capital rules. There is no threshold for well capitalized status for bank holding companies.


As part of a March 27, 2020 joint statement of federal banking regulators, an interim final rule that allowed banking organizations to mitigate the
effects of the CECL accounting standard on their regulatory capital was announced. Banking organizations could elect to mitigate the estimated
cumulative regulatory capital effects of CECL for up to two years. This two-year delay was to be in addition to the three-year transition period that
federal banking regulators had already made available. While the 2021 CAA provided for a further extension of the mandatory adoption of CECL until January 1, 2022, the federal banking regulators elected to not provide a similar extension to the two year mitigation period applicable to regulatory capital effects. Instead, the federal banking regulators require that, in order to utilize the additional two-year delay, banking organizations must have adopted the CECL standard no later than December 31, 2020, as required by the CARES Act. As a result, because implementation of the CECL standard was delayed by the Corporation until January 1, 2021, it began phasing in the cumulative effect of the adoption on its regulatory capital, at a rate of 25 percent per year, over a three-year transition period that began on January 1, 2021. Under that phase-in schedule, the cumulative effect of the adoption will be fully reflected in regulatory capital on January 1, 2024.

Basel III permits banks with less than $15 billion in assets to continue to treat trust preferred securities as tier 1 capital. This treatment is permanently grandfathered as tier 1 capital even if the Corporation should ever exceed $15 billion in assets due to organic growth but not following certain mergers or acquisitions. As a result, while the Corporation’s total assets exceeded $15 billion as of December 31, 2021, the Corporation has continued to treat its trust preferred securities as tier 1 capital as of such date. However, under certain amendments to the “transition rules” of Basel III, if a bank holding company that held less than $15 billion of assets as of December 31, 2009 (which would include the Corporation) acquires a bank holding company with under $15 billion in assets at the time of acquisition (which would include Level One), and the resulting organization has total consolidated assets of $15 billion or more as reported on the resulting organization’s call report for the period in which the transaction occurred, the resulting organization must begin reflecting its trust preferred securities as tier 2 capital at such time. As a result, effective with the April 1, 2022 consummation of the Level One merger, the Corporation began reflecting all of its trust preferred securities as tier 2 capital.
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As of December 31, 2019, the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to be considered well capitalized. There is no threshold for well capitalized status for bank holding companies. The Corporation's and Bank's actual and required capital ratios as of December 31, 20192022 and December 31, 20182021 were as follows:
     Prompt Corrective Action Thresholds
 Actual Adequately Capitalized Well Capitalized
December 31, 2019Amount Ratio Amount Ratio Amount Ratio
Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets           
First Merchants Corporation$1,400,617
 14.29% $783,946
 8.00% N/A
 N/A
First Merchants Bank1,267,649
 12.87
 787,753
 8.00
 $984,691
 10.00%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets           
First Merchants Corporation$1,255,333
 12.81% $587,960
 6.00% N/A
 N/A
First Merchants Bank1,187,365
 12.06
 590,815
 6.00
 $787,753
 8.00%
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets           
First Merchants Corporation$1,188,970
 12.13% $440,970
 4.50% N/A
 N/A
First Merchants Bank1,187,365
 12.06
 443,111
 4.50
 $640,049
 6.50%
Tier 1 capital to average assets           
First Merchants Corporation$1,255,333
 10.54% $476,383
 4.00% N/A
 N/A
First Merchants Bank1,187,365
 9.99
 475,564
 4.00
 $594,455
 5.00%
            
     





Prompt Corrective Action Thresholds
 Actual
Adequately Capitalized
Well Capitalized
December 31, 2018Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Amount
Ratio
Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets










First Merchants Corporation$1,177,725

14.61%
$644,871

8.00%
N/A

N/A
First Merchants Bank1,092,602

13.46

649,531

8.00

$811,914

10.00%
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets










First Merchants Corporation$1,032,173

12.80%
$483,653

6.00%
N/A

N/A
First Merchants Bank1,012,050

12.47

487,148

6.00

$649,531

8.00%
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets










First Merchants Corporation$966,032

11.98%
$362,740

4.50%
N/A

N/A
First Merchants Bank1,012,050

12.47

365,361

4.50

$527,744

6.50%
Tier 1 capital to average assets










First Merchants Corporation$1,032,173

10.91%
$378,379

4.00%
N/A

N/A
First Merchants Bank1,012,050

10.70

379,397

4.00

$472,996

5.00%


Prompt Corrective Action Thresholds
ActualBasel III Minimum Capital RequiredWell Capitalized
December 31, 2022AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation$1,882,254 13.08 %$1,511,230 10.50 %N/AN/A
First Merchants Bank1,822,296 12.65 1,513,064 10.50 $1,441,014 10.00 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation$1,558,281 10.83 %$1,223,377 8.50 %N/AN/A
First Merchants Bank1,641,210 11.39 1,224,862 8.50 $1,152,811 8.00 %
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation$1,533,281 10.65 %$1,007,487 7.00 %N/AN/A
First Merchants Bank1,641,210 11.39 1,008,710 7.00 $936,659 6.50 %
Tier 1 capital to average assets
First Merchants Corporation$1,558,281 9.10 %$684,758 4.00 %N/AN/A
First Merchants Bank1,641,210 9.60 683,680 4.00 $854,600 5.00 %
Prompt Corrective Action Thresholds
 ActualBasel III Minimum Capital RequiredWell Capitalized
December 31, 2021AmountRatioAmountRatioAmountRatio
Total risk-based capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation$1,582,481 13.92 %$1,193,840 10.50 %N/AN/A
First Merchants Bank1,453,358 12.74 1,197,515 10.50 $1,140,490 10.00 %
Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation$1,374,240 12.09 %$966,442 8.50 %N/AN/A
First Merchants Bank1,309,685 11.48 969,417 8.50 $912,392 8.00 %
Common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets
First Merchants Corporation$1,327,634 11.68 %$795,893 7.00 %N/AN/A
First Merchants Bank1,309,685 11.48 798,343 7.00 $741,319 6.50 %
Tier 1 capital to average assets
First Merchants Corporation$1,374,240 9.30 %$590,758 4.00 %N/AN/A
First Merchants Bank1,309,685 8.88 589,994 4.00 $737,493 5.00 %

Management believes that all
A reconciliation of certain non-GAAP amounts used in the determination of the above capital ratios are meaningful measurements for evaluating the safety and soundness of the Corporation. Traditionally, the banking regulators have assessed bank and bank holding company capital adequacy based on both the amount and the composition of capital, the calculation of which is prescribed in federal banking regulations. The Federal Reserve focuses its assessment of capital adequacy on a component of Tier 1 capital known as CET1. Because the Federal Reserve has long indicated that voting common shareholders' equity (essentially Tier 1 risk-based capital less preferred stock and non-controlling interest in subsidiaries) generally should be the dominant element in Tier 1 risk-based capital, this focus on CET1 is consistent with existing capital adequacy categories. Tier I regulatory capital consists primarily of total stockholders’ equity and subordinated debentures issued to business trusts categorized as qualifying borrowings, less non-qualifying intangible assets and unrealized net securities gains or losses.

Because these measures are not defined in GAAP, they are considered non-GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations, are not required to be uniformly applied, and are not audited. Although these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by investors to evaluate a company, they have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for analyses of results as reported under GAAP. For a reconciliation of GAAP measures to regulatory measures (non-GAAP), see additional detailsis detailed within the “Capital” section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included as Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

On April 9, 2020, federal banking regulators issued an interim final rule to modify the Basel III regulatory capital rules applicable to banking
organizations to allow those organizations participating in the PPP to neutralize the regulatory capital effects of participating in the program. The
interim final rule, which became effective April 13, 2020, clarified that PPP loans receive a zero percent risk weight for purposes of determining
risk-weighted assets and the CET1, tier 1 and total risk-based capital ratios. At December 31, 2022 and 2021, risk-weighted assets included $4.7 million and $106.6 million, respectively, of PPP loans at a zero risk weight.

Management believes that all of the above capital ratios are meaningful measurements for evaluating the safety and soundness of the
Corporation. Traditionally, the banking regulators have assessed bank and bank holding company capital adequacy based on both the amount
and the composition of capital, the calculation of which is prescribed in federal banking regulations. The Federal Reserve focuses its assessment
of capital adequacy on a component of tier 1 capital known as CET1. Because the Federal Reserve has long indicated that voting common
shareholders' equity (essentially tier 1 risk-based capital less preferred stock and non-controlling interest in subsidiaries) generally should be the
dominant element in tier 1 risk-based capital, this focus on CET1 is consistent with existing capital adequacy categories. Tier I regulatory capital
consists primarily of total stockholders’ equity and subordinated debentures issued to business trusts categorized as qualifying borrowings, less
non-qualifying intangible assets and unrealized net securities gains or losses.



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Dividends

The Corporation's principal source of funds for dividend payments to shareholders is dividends received from the Bank. Banking regulations limit the maximum amount of dividends that a bank may pay without requesting prior approval of regulatory agencies. Under these regulations, the amount of dividends that may be paid in any calendar year is limited to the bank’s retained net income (as defined)defined under the regulations) for the current year plus those for the previous two years, subject to the capital requirements described above. As of December 31, 2019,2022, the amount available without prior regulatory approval for 2020 dividends from the Corporation’s subsidiaries (both banking and non-banking), without prior regulatory approval or notice, was $189,371,000.$288.7 million.

Additionally, the Corporation has a Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan, enabling stockholders to elect to have their cash dividends on all shares automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Corporation’s common stock. In addition, stockholders may elect to make optional cash payments up to an aggregate of $5,000 per quarter for the purchase of additional shares of common stock.  The stock is credited to participant accounts at fair market value.  Dividends are reinvested on a quarterly basis.

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Stockholders' Equity

The Corporation adopted the current expected credit losses ("CECL") model for calculating the allowance for credit losses on January 1, 2021.
On SeptemberCECL replaces the previous "incurred loss" model for measuring credit losses, which encompassed allowances for current known and inherent
losses within the portfolio, with an "expected loss" model for measuring credit losses, which encompasses allowances for losses expected to be
incurred over the life of the portfolio. As of the adoption and day one measurement date of January 1, 2019,2021, the Corporation acquired 100 percentrecorded a one-time
cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings, net of MBT. Pursuant toincome taxes, of $68.0 million.

Preferred Stock
As part of the merger agreement, each MBT shareholder received 0.275Level One acquisition, the Corporation issued 10,000 shares of a newly created 7.5 percent non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock with a liquidation preference of $2,500 per share, in exchange for the Corporation's commonoutstanding Level One Series B preferred stock, forand as part of that exchange, each outstanding Level One depositary share representing a 1/100th interest in a share of MBT commonthe Level One preferred stock held.was converted into a depositary share of the Corporation representing a 1/100th interest in a share of its newly issued preferred stock. As a result of the issuance, the Corporation had $25.0 million of outstanding preferred stock at December 31, 2022. During the period ended December 31, 2022, the Corporation declared and paid dividends of $46.88 per share (equivalent to $0.4688 per depositary share) equal to $1.4 million. The Corporation issued approximately 6.4 million sharesSeries A preferred stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital for purposes of common stock, which was valued at approximately $229.9 million. Details regarding the MBT acquisition are discussed in NOTE 2. ACQUISITION of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.regulatory capital calculations.

Stock Repurchase Program

On September 3, 2019,January 27, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Corporation approved a stock repurchase program of up to 3 million3,333,000 shares of the Corporation's outstanding common stock; provided, however, that the total aggregate investment in shares repurchased under the program may not exceed $75 million.$100,000,000. On a share basis, the amount of common stock subject to the repurchase program represents approximately 56 percent of the Corporation's outstanding shares. The actual timing, number and share priceshares at the time the program became effective. During 2022, the Corporation did not repurchase any shares of its common stock pursuant to the repurchase program. As of December 31, 2022, the Corporation had approximately 2.7 million shares purchasedat a maximum aggregate value of $74.5 million available to repurchase under the repurchase program will beprogram.

In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”) was enacted. Among other things, the IRA imposes a new 1 percent excise tax on the fair market value of stock repurchased after December 31, 2022 by publicly traded U.S. corporations (like the Corporation). With certain exceptions, the value of stock repurchased is determined atnet of stock issued in the Corporation's discretion and will depend upon such factors as the market price of the stock, general market and economic conditions and applicable legal requirements. During 2019, the Corporation repurchased 516,016year, including shares of common stock for a total amount of $19.0 million at an average price of $36.90. All shares repurchased under the stock repurchase program were retired upon settlement.issued pursuant to compensatory arrangements.



NOTE 1916

LOAN SERVICING

Mortgage loans serviced for others are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The loans are serviced primarily for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Fannie Mae, Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, and the unpaid balances totaled $514,294,000, $533,386,000 and $549,618,000 at are as follows for December 31, 2019, 20182022, 2021 and 2017, respectively.2020.  The amount of capitalized servicing assets is considered immaterial.


202220212020
Mortgage loan portfolios serviced for:
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation$794,222 $765,547 $514,539 
Fannie Mae54,934 60,839 69,072 
Equity Bank49,558 60,107 — 
Federal Home Loan Bank27,127 32,558 51,479 
Chevy Chase Mortgage Company— 85 134 
Total$925,841 $919,136 $635,224 

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NOTE 2017

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock options and RSAs have been issued to directors, officers and other management employees under the Corporation's 2009 Long-term Equity Incentive Plan, the 2019 Long-term Equity Incentive Plan, the Level One Bancorp, Inc. 2007 Stock Option Plan and the Equity Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.  The stock options, which have a ten-year life, become 100 percent vested based on time ranging from one year to two years and are fully exercisable when vested. Option exercise prices equal the Corporation's common stock closing price on NASDAQNasdaq on the date of grant.  The RSAs issued to employees and non-employee directors provide for the issuance of shares of the Corporation's common stock at no cost to the holder and generally vest after three years.  The RSAs vest only if the employee is actively employed by the Corporation on the vesting date and, therefore, any unvested shares are forfeited.  For non-employee directors, the RSA'sRSAs vest only if the non-employee director remains as an active board member on the vesting date and, therefore, any unvested shares are forfeited. The RSAs for employees and non-employee directors retired from the Corporation are either immediately vested at retirement, disability or death, or, continue to vest after retirement, disability or death, depending on the plan under which the shares were granted.

The Corporation’s 2019 ESPP provides eligible employees of the Corporation and its subsidiaries an opportunity to purchase shares of common stock of the Corporation through quarterly offerings financed by payroll deductions. The price of the stock to be paid by the employees shall be equal to 85 percent of the average of the closing price of the Corporation’s common stock on each trading day during the offering period. However, in no event shall such purchase price be less than the lesser of an amount equal to 85 percent of the market price of the Corporation’s stock on the offering date or an amount equal to 85 percent of the market value on the date of purchase. Common stock purchases are made quarterly and are paid through advance payroll deductions up to a calendar year maximum of $25,000. The Corporation's 2009 ESPP, which was substantially similar to the 2019 ESPP, expired on June 30, 2019.

Compensation expense related to unvested share-based awards is recorded by recognizing the unamortized grant date fair value of these awards over the remaining service periods of those awards, with no change in historical reported fair values and earnings. Awards are valued at fair value in accordance with provisions of share-based compensation guidance and are recognized on a straight-line basis over the service periods of each award. To complete the exercise of vested stock options, RSA’sRSAs and ESPP options, the Corporation generally issues new shares from its authorized but unissued share pool. Share-based compensation for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018,2022, 2021, and 20172020 was $4,115,000, $3,592,000,$4.7 million, $4.8 million, and $2,827,000,$4.6 million, respectively, and has been recognized as a component of salaries and benefits expense in the accompanying CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME.Consolidated Statements of Income.

Share-based compensation expense recognized in the CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOMEConsolidated Statements of Income is based on awards ultimately expected to vest and is reduced for estimated forfeitures. Share-based compensation guidance requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods, if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Pre-vesting forfeitures were estimated to be approximately 1.70.5 percent for the year ended December 31, 2019,2022, based on historical experience.

The following table summarizes the components of the Corporation's share-based compensation awards recorded as an expense and the income tax benefit of such awards. For the year ended 2022, RSAs vested at a stock price higher than the grant date stock price resulting in recognition of income tax benefit at vesting of $86,000. In 2021 and 2020, the Corporation had RSAs vest primarily at a stock price that was lower than the grant date stock price, which resulted in the recognition of income tax expense at vesting of $112,000 and $394,000, respectively.

Years Ended December 31,
202220212020
Stock and ESPP Options   
Pre-tax compensation expense$95 $155 $96 
Income tax benefit(74)(92)(29)
Stock and ESPP option expense, net of income taxes$21 $63 $67 
Restricted Stock Awards   
Pre-tax compensation expense$4,557 $4,607 $4,504 
Income tax benefit(1,043)(855)(552)
Restricted stock awards expense, net of income taxes$3,514 $3,752 $3,952 
Total Share-Based Compensation:   
Pre-tax compensation expense$4,652 $4,762 $4,600 
Income tax benefit(1,117)(947)(581)
Total share-based compensation expense, net of income taxes$3,535 $3,815 $4,019 

The grant date fair value of ESPP options was estimated to be approximately $31,000 at the beginning of the October 1, 2022 quarterly offering period. The ESPP options vested during the three months ending December 31, 2022, leaving no unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested ESPP options at December 31, 2022.



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The following table summarizes the components of the Corporation's share-based compensation awards recorded as an expense and the income tax benefit of such awards. The income tax benefit decrease for the year ended December 31, 2018 was due to the reduction of the corporate federal income tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was effective January 1, 2018. On January 1, 2017, the implementation of ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting required the income tax effects of awards to be recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled. Implementation of the ASU resulted in approximately $433,000, $644,000 and $935,000 of income tax benefit for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
 Years Ended December 31,
 2019 2018 2017
Stock and ESPP Options     
Pre-tax compensation expense$101
 $109
 $121
Income tax expense (benefit)(70) (97) (322)
Stock and ESPP option expense, net of income taxes$31
 $12
 $(201)
Restricted Stock Awards     
Pre-tax compensation expense$4,014
 $3,483
 $2,706
Income tax benefit(1,206) (1,179) (1,561)
Restricted stock awards expense, net of income taxes$2,808
 $2,304
 $1,145
Total Share-Based Compensation:     
Pre-tax compensation expense$4,115
 $3,592
 $2,827
Income tax benefit(1,276) (1,276) (1,883)
Total share-based compensation expense, net of income taxes$2,839
 $2,316
 $944



As of December 31, 2019, unrecognized compensation expense related to RSAs was $7,422,000 and is expected to be recognized over weighted-average period of 1.60 years. The Corporation did 0t have any unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options as of December 31, 2019.

Stock option activity under the Corporation's stock option plans, as of December 31, 2019,2022, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2019,2022, were as follows:
 Number of
Shares
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Term (in Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at January 1, 202228,500 $17.14 
Transferred Options from Level One148,600 $18.84 
Exercised(22,000)$16.28 
Outstanding December 31, 2022155,100 $18.89 2.47$3,446,110 
Vested and Expected to Vest at December 31, 2022155,100 $18.89 2.47$3,446,110 
Exercisable at December 31, 2022155,100 $18.89 2.47$3,446,110 
 Number of
Shares
 
Weighted-Average
Exercise
 Price
 Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Term (in Years)
 Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at January 1, 201976,300
 $12.40
 
 $
Exercised(16,950) $8.51
 
 $
Outstanding December 31, 201959,350
 $13.51
 2.45
 $1,666,694
Vested and Expected to Vest at December 31, 201959,350
 $13.51
 2.45
 $1,666,694
Exercisable at December 31, 201959,350
 $13.51
 2.45
 $1,666,694



The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the Corporation's closing stock price on the last trading day of 20192022 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their stock options on December 31, 2019.2022.  The amount of aggregate intrinsic value will change based on the fair market value of the Corporation's common stock.  

The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 20192022 and 20182021 was $495,000$533,000 and $1,685,000,$559,000, respectively. Cash receipts of stock options exercised during 20192022 and 20182021 were $144,000$358,000 and $1,598,000,$198,000, respectively.

The following table summarizes information on unvested RSAs outstanding as of December 31, 2019:2022:
 Number of
Shares
Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested RSAs at January 1, 2022411,259 $35.86 
Granted137,267 $40.66 
Forfeited(13,775)$37.18 
Vested(118,046)$37.35 
Unvested RSAs at December 31, 2022416,705 $36.97 
 Number of
Shares
 Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested RSAs at January 1, 2019344,362
 $36.80
Granted125,846
 $35.84
Forfeited(2,588) $40.53
Vested(116,572) $24.03
Unvested RSAs at December 31, 2019351,048
 $40.67



The grant date fair valueAs of ESPP options was estimated at the beginning of the October 1, 2019, quarterly offering period of approximately $29,000. The ESPP options vested during the three months ending December 31, 2019, leaving 02022, unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested ESPPRSAs was $8.9 million and is expected to be recognized over weighted-average period of 1.79 years. The Corporation did not have any unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options atas of December 31, 2019.2022.



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NOTE 2118

PENSION AND OTHER POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

The Corporation’s defined-benefit pension plans, including non-qualified plans for certain employees, former employees and former non-employee directors, cover approximately 108 percent of the Corporation’s employees. In 2005,, the Board of Directors of the Corporation approved the curtailment of the accumulation of defined benefits for future services provided by certain participants in the First Merchants Corporation Retirement Plan. No additional pension benefits have been earned by any employees who had not attained both the age of 55 and accrued at least 10 years of vesting service as of March 1, 2005.2005. The benefits are based primarily on years of service and employees’ pay near retirement. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to service-to-date, but also for those expected to be earned in the future.


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The table below sets forth the plans’ funded status and amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheetsConsolidated Balance Sheets at December 31,, using measurement dates of December 31, 20192022 and 2018.2021.
20222021
Change in Benefit Obligation:  
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$74,274 $80,786 
Service cost— — 
Interest cost1,905 1,760 
Actuarial (gain) loss(14,546)(2,919)
Benefits paid(5,869)(5,353)
Benefit obligation at end of year$55,764 $74,274 
Change in Plan Assets:  
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$94,588 $88,512 
Actual return on plan assets(11,799)10,786 
Employer contributions614 643 
Benefits paid(5,869)(5,353)
End of year77,534 94,588 
Funded status at end of year$21,770 $20,314 
Assets and Liabilities Recognized in the Balance Sheets:  
Deferred tax asset$1,955 $1,545 
Assets$25,175 $24,750 
Liabilities$3,405 $4,436 
 2019 2018
Change in Benefit Obligation:   
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$73,193
 $82,157
Service cost39
 8
Interest cost2,975
 2,816
Actuarial (gain) loss4,007
 (6,129)
Benefits paid(5,145) (5,659)
Net transfer in from MBT acquisition1,701
 
Benefit obligation at end of year$76,770
 $73,193
    
Change in Plan Assets:   
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$76,736
 $85,213
Actual return on plan assets12,972
 (3,427)
Employer contributions558
 609
Benefits paid(5,145) (5,659)
End of year85,121
 76,736
Funded status at end of year$8,351
 $3,543
    
Assets and Liabilities Recognized in the Balance Sheets:   
Deferred tax asset$3,278
 $3,855
Assets$13,291
 $7,024
Liabilities$4,940
 $3,481
    
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Not Yet Recognized as Components of Net Periodic Cost, net of tax, consist of:   
Accumulated loss$(9,712) $(14,111)
Prior service cost(325) (409)
 $(10,037) $(14,520)



The actuarial (gain)As of December 31, 2022, the funded status of the plans increased $1.5 million and the accumulated other comprehensive loss, recognized in 2019 and 2018net of tax, decreased $785,000 from December 31, 2021. A primary contributing factor to these changes was primarily a result ofthe discount rate assumption fluctuations.increasing by 270 basis points from 2.7 percent to 5.4 percent, which decreased the liability by $14.8 million. This was offset by a $200,000 increase in the liability due to incorporation of new census data. The plans' assets experienced a loss of $11.8 million, as compared to an expected return of $4.5 million.

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans was $76,770,000$55.8 million and $73,193,000$74.3 million at December 31, 20192022 and 2018,2021, respectively.

Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets consists solely of the non-qualified plans for certain employees, former employees and former non-employee directors, and is included in the table below.
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Projected benefit obligation$3,405 $4,436 
Accumulated benefit obligation$3,405 $4,436 
Fair value of plan assets$— $— 
 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Projected benefit obligation$4,940
 $3,481
Accumulated benefit obligation$4,940
 $3,481
Fair value of plan assets$
 $



The Corporation recognized expense under these non-qualified plans of $192,000, $161,000$122,000, $117,000 and $213,000$165,000 for 2019, 20182022, 2021 and 2017,2020, respectively.

The following table shows the components of net periodic pension benefit cost:
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Service cost$— $— $16 
Interest cost1,905 1,760 2,343 
Expected return on plan assets(4,544)(4,246)(4,086)
Amortization of prior service cost87 87 87 
Amortization of net loss13 305 221 
Net periodic pension benefit cost$(2,539)$(2,094)$(1,419)



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The following table shows the components of net periodic pension benefit cost:
 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Service cost$39
 $8
 $10
Interest cost2,975
 2,816
 3,353
Expected return on plan assets(4,414) (4,891) (4,778)
Amortization of prior service cost87
 87
 90
Amortization of net loss404
 287
 1,218
Settlement loss recognized
 
 761
Net periodic pension benefit cost$(909) $(1,693) $654



Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Net periodic pension benefit cost$(2,539)$(2,094)$(1,419)
Net gain (loss)(1,797)9,460 (3,119)
Amortization of net loss13 305 221 
Amortization of prior service cost87 87 87 
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)(1,697)9,852 (2,811)
Total recognized in net periodic pension benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss)$842 $11,946 $(1,392)
 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Net periodic pension benefit cost$(909) $(1,693) $654
Net gain (loss)4,552
 (2,189) 1,504
Amortization of net loss404
 287
 1,979
Amortization of prior service cost87
 87
 90
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)5,043
 (1,815) 3,573
Total recognized in net periodic pension benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss)$5,952
 $(122) $2,919



The estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic pension benefit cost over the next fiscal year are:
 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Amortization of net loss$(208) $(432) $(830)
Amortization of prior service cost(87) (87) (87)
Total$(295) $(519) $(917)



Significant assumptions include:
December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017December 31, 2022December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Weighted-average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligation:     Weighted-average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligation:  
Discount rate3.20% 4.30% 3.60%Discount rate5.40 %2.70 %2.30 %
Rate of compensation increase for accruing active participantsn/a
 n/a
 n/a
Rate of compensation increase for accruing active participantsn/an/an/a
Weighted-average Assumptions Used to Determine Cost:
    Weighted-average Assumptions Used to Determine Cost: 
Discount rate4.30% 3.60% 4.20%Discount rate2.70 %2.30 %3.20 %
Expected return on plan assets6.00% 6.00% 6.00%Expected return on plan assets5.00 %5.00 %5.00 %
Rate of compensation increase for accruing active participantsn/a
 n/a
 n/a
Rate of compensation increase for accruing active participantsn/an/an/a
 


At December 31, 20192022 and 2018,2021, the Corporation based its estimate of the expected long-term rate of return on analysis of the historical returns of the plans and current market information available. The plans’ investment strategies are to provide for preservation of capital with an emphasis on long-term growth without undue exposure to risk. The assets of the plans’ are invested in accordance with the plans’ Investment Policy Statement, subject to strict compliance with ERISA and any other applicable statutes.

The plans’ risk management practices include semi-annual evaluations of investment managers, including reviews of compliance with investment manager guidelines and restrictions; ability to exceed performance objectives; adherence to the investment philosophy and style; and ability to exceed the performance of other investment managers. The evaluations are reviewed by management with appropriate follow-up and actions taken, as deemed necessary. The Investment Policy Statement generally allows investments in cash and cash equivalents, real estate, fixed income debt securities and equity securities, and specifically prohibits investments in derivatives, options, futures, private placements, short selling, non-marketable securities and purchases of individual non-investment grade bonds.

At December 31, 2019,2022, the maturities of the plans’ debt securities ranged from 15 days to 7.679.1 years, with a weighted average maturity of 4.003.9 years. At December 31, 2018,2021, the maturities of the plans’ debt securities ranged from 1540 days to 8.247.7 years, with a weighted average maturity of 4.293.5 years.


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The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid as of December 31, 2019.2022. The minimum contribution required in 20202023 will likely be 0,zero, but the Corporation may decide to make a discretionary contribution during the year.
2023$5,632 
20245,431 
20255,352 
20265,176 
20274,889 
After 202721,143 
 $47,623 
2020$5,662
20215,549
20225,547
20235,418
20245,241
After 202424,435
 $51,852



Plan assets are re-balanced quarterly. At December 31, 20192022 and 2018,2021, plan assets by category are as follows:
 December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
 ActualTargetActualTarget
Cash and cash equivalents5.9 %3.0 %2.5 %3.0 %
Equity securities51.5 50.0 56.4 53.0 
Debt securities40.4 45.0 38.6 42.0 
Alternative investments2.2 2.0 2.5 2.0 
 100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
 December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
 Actual
Target
Actual
Target
Cash and cash equivalents3.0%
3.0%
3.9%
3.0%
Equity securities52.3

50.0

48.4

50.0
Debt securities42.3

45.0

45.6

45.0
Alternative investments2.4

2.0

2.1

2.0
 100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%



The Savings Plan, a Section 401(k) qualified defined contribution plan, was amended on March 1, 2005 to provide enhanced retirement benefits, including employer and matching contributions, for eligible employees of the Corporation and its subsidiaries. The Corporation matches employees’ contributions at the rate of 100 percent for the first 3 percent of base salary contributed by participants and 50 percent of the next 3 percent of base salary contributed by participants.
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Beginning in 2005, employees who have completed 1000 hours of service and are an active employee on the last day of the year receive an additional retirement contribution after year-end. Employees hired after January 1, 2010 do not participate in the additional retirement contribution. Effective January 1, 2013, the additional retirement contribution was fixed at 2 percent. Full vesting occurs after five years of service. The Corporation’s expense for the Savings Plan, including the additional retirement contribution, was $4,560,000, $5,114,000$6.5 million, $5.2 million and $3,691,000$5.1 million for 2019, 20182022, 2021 and 2017,2020, respectively.

The Corporation also maintains a post retirement benefit plan that provides health insurance benefits for a closed group of participants that came to the Corporation through the 2019 MBT acquisition. To be eligible for the post retirement plan, the participants must (1) have been hired by MBT prior to January 1, 2007, (2) be a full-time employee of the Corporation and employed by MBT prior to the acquisition, and (3) be at least 55 years of age with 5 years of full-time service with MBT. The plan allowed retirees to be carried under the Corporation’s health insurance plan, generally from ages 55 to 65. The retirees' premiums are determined based on their retiree class (per historical MBT guidelines) and also determined by the plan type for which the retiree is enrolled. As of December 31, 2019,2022 and 2021, the obligation payable under the post retirement plan was $4.0 million.$2.4 million and $3.2 million, respectively. Post retirement plan expense totaled $43,000$53,000, $62,000 and $126,000 for the year ended December 31, 2019.2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.


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Pension Plan Assets

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for pension plan assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as the general classification of pension plan assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.

Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, plan assets are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.  Level 1 plan assets total $80,689,000$74.0 million and $71,277,000$92.0 million as of December 31, 20192022 and 2018,2021, respectively, and include cash and cash equivalents, common stocks, mutual funds and corporate bonds and notes.  If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of plan assets with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.  Level 2 plan assets total $4,432,000$3.5 million and $5,459,000$2.6 million as of December 31, 20192022 and 2018,2021, respectively, and include governmental agencies, taxable municipal bonds and notes, and certificates of deposit.  In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, plan assets are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.  There are no assets classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy at December 31, 20192022 and 2018.2021.
  Fair Value Measurements Using
  Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
Significant Other Observable InputsSignificant
Unobservable
Inputs
December 31, 2022Fair Value(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Cash & Cash Equivalents$4,559 $4,559 $— $— 
Corporate Bonds and Notes17,159 17,159 — — 
Government Agency and Municipal Bonds and Notes3,010 — 3,010 — 
Certificates of Deposit492 — 492 — 
Party-in-Interest Investments
Common Stock2,487 2,487 — — 
Mutual Funds
Taxable Bond10,686 10,686 — — 
Large Cap Equity21,056 21,056 — — 
Mid Cap Equity9,610 9,610 — — 
Small Cap Equity4,419 4,419 — — 
International Equity2,357 2,357 — — 
Specialty Alternative Equity1,699 1,699 — — 
$77,534 $74,032 $3,502 $— 
  
Fair Value Measurements Using
   
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
 Significant Other Observable Inputs 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
December 31, 2019Fair Value
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Cash & Cash Equivalents$2,578

$2,578

$

$
Corporate Bonds and Notes17,629

17,629




Government Agency and Municipal Bonds and Notes3,660



3,660


Certificates of Deposit772



772


Party-in-Interest Investments






Common Stock2,516

2,516




Mutual Funds






Taxable Bond13,938

13,938




Large Cap Equity21,958

21,958




Mid Cap Equity10,407

10,407




Small Cap Equity5,753

5,753




International Equity3,898

3,898




Specialty Alternative Equity2,012

2,012

��


 $85,121
 $80,689
 $4,432
 $



   Fair Value Measurements Using
   Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
 Significant Other Observable Inputs Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
December 31, 2018Fair Value (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
Cash & Cash Equivalents$3,026

$3,026

$

$
Corporate Bonds and Notes16,691

16,691




Government Agency and Municipal Bonds and Notes4,479



4,479


Certificates of Deposit980



980


Party-in-Interest Investments






Common Stock2,073

2,073




Mutual Funds






Taxable Bond12,817

12,817




Large Cap Equity18,269

18,269




Mid Cap Equity8,735

8,735




Small Cap Equity4,713

4,713




International Equity3,336

3,336




Specialty Alternative Equity1,617

1,617




 $76,736

$71,277

$5,459

$




  Fair Value Measurements Using
  Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
Significant Other Observable InputsSignificant
Unobservable
Inputs
December 31, 2021Fair Value(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
Cash & Cash Equivalents$2,346 $2,346 $— $— 
Corporate Bonds and Notes15,726 15,726 — — 
Government Agency and Municipal Bonds and Notes1,302 — 1,302 — 
Certificates of Deposit1,307 — 1,307 — 
Party-in-Interest Investments
Common Stock2,534 2,534 — — 
Mutual Funds
Taxable Bond18,184 18,184 — — 
Large Cap Equity28,349 28,349 — — 
Mid Cap Equity13,033 13,033 — — 
Small Cap Equity5,815 5,815 — — 
International Equity3,602 3,602 — — 
Specialty Alternative Equity2,390 2,390 — — 
$94,588 $91,979 $2,609 $— 
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NOTE 2219

INCOME TAX

The reconciliation between income tax expense expected at the U.S. federal statutory tax rate and the reported income tax expense is summarized in the following table for years ended December 31, 2019, 20182022, 2021 and 2017:2020:
202220212020
Reconciliation of Federal Statutory to Actual Tax Expense: 
Federal Statutory Income Tax at 21%$53,692 $50,566 $35,695 
Tax-exempt Interest Income(19,349)(16,200)(13,273)
Stock Compensation(214)(20)338 
Earnings on Life Insurance(2,344)(1,468)(1,079)
Tax Credits(414)(354)(425)
CARES Act - NOL carryback rate differential— — (1,178)
State Tax2,494 2,697 1,122 
Other(280)38 175 
Income Tax Expense$33,585 $35,259 $21,375 
Effective Tax Rate13.1 %14.6 %12.6 %

2019
2018
2017
Reconciliation of Federal Statutory to Actual Tax Expense: 
 
 
Federal Statutory Income Tax at 21% for 2019 and 2018 and 35% for 2017$40,695

$39,509

$46,758
Tax-exempt Interest Income(10,124)
(8,347)
(11,127)
Stock Compensation(459)
(622)
(893)
Earnings on Life Insurance(953)
(868)
(2,302)
Tax Credits(263)
(615)
(811)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act - Rate Reform Impact



5,120
Other429

(58)
779
Income Tax Expense$29,325

$28,999

$37,524
      
Effective Tax Rate15.1% 15.4% 28.1%



Income tax expense consists of the following components for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, 2017:2022, 2021, 2020:
 202220212020
Income Tax Expense for the Year Ended December 31:
Currently Payable:
Federal$21,824 $24,634 $28,463 
State2,696 1,473 2,647 
Deferred:
Federal8,604 7,211 (8,508)
State461 1,941 (1,227)
Income Tax Expense$33,585 $35,259 $21,375 
 2019
2018
2017
Income Tax Expense for the Year Ended December 31:

 
 
Currently Payable:

 
 
Federal$23,938

$23,633

$22,001
State422

1,842


Deferred:




Federal4,726

6,723

9,969
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act - Rate Reform Impact



5,120
State239

(3,199)
434
Income Tax Expense$29,325

$28,999

$37,524



Significant components of the net deferred tax assets (liabilities)and liabilities resulting from temporary differences were as follows at December 31, 20192022 and 2018:2021:
 20222021
Deferred Tax Asset at December 31:  
Assets:  
Differences in Accounting for Loan Losses$61,484 $52,995 
Differences in Accounting for Loan Fees2,094 2,016 
Deferred Compensation3,922 4,172 
Federal & State Income Tax Loss Carryforward and Credits600 747 
Net Unrealized Loss on Securities Available for Sale62,323 — 
Other2,883 3,585 
Total Assets133,306 63,515 
Liabilities:  
Differences in Depreciation Methods7,039 5,726 
Differences in Accounting for Loans and Securities1,058 3,078 
Difference in Accounting for Pensions and Other Employee Benefits3,687 4,586 
State Income Tax1,859 1,499 
Net Unrealized Gain on Securities Available for Sale— 15,889 
Gain on FDIC Modified Whole Bank Transaction287 306 
Other9,919 8,108 
Total Liabilities23,849 39,192 
Net Deferred Tax Asset$109,457 $24,323 
 2019
2018
Deferred Tax Asset at December 31: 
 
Assets: 
 
Differences in Accounting for Loan Losses$19,717

$19,785
Differences in Accounting for Loan Fees442

749
Differences in Accounting for Loans and Securities

710
Deferred Compensation4,436

2,101
Federal & State Income Tax Loss Carryforward and Credits6,205

6,954
Net Unrealized Loss on Securities Available for Sale

1,686
Other3,499

2,028
Total Assets34,299

34,013
Liabilities: 
 
Differences in Depreciation Methods5,240

6,496
Differences in Accounting for Loans and Securities1,192


Difference in Accounting for Pensions and Other Employee Benefits1,556

566
State Income Tax778

791
Net Unrealized Gain on Securities Available for Sale10,333


Gain on FDIC Modified Whole Bank Transaction413

487
Other6,506

4,271
Total Liabilities26,018

12,611
Net Deferred Tax Asset Before Valuation Allowance8,281

21,402
Valuation allowance:


Beginning Balance

(6,966)
Decrease/(Increase) During the Year

6,966
Ending Balance


Net Deferred Tax Asset$8,281

$21,402




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The $13,121,000 decrease in the Corporation’s net deferred tax asset was primarily due to an increase in deferred tax liabilities. The largest deferred tax liability increase was associated with the tax effect of the change in unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities of $12,019,000. Additionally, the net change in deferred taxes associated with accounting for loans increased the net deferred tax liability by $1,902,000. Offsetting the increases to deferred tax liabilities was a deferred tax asset increase associated with deferred compensation of $2,336,000.

As of December 31, 2019,2022, the Corporation has approximately $28,354,000$12.2 million of state NOL carryforwards available to offset future state taxable income, which will expire beginning in 2022.2024. These NOL carryforwards along with normal timing differences between book and tax result in total state deferred tax assets of $3,719,000.$8.9 million. Management believes it is more likely than not that the benefit of these state NOL carryforwards and other state deferred tax assets will be fully realized.

The Corporation has additional paid-in capital that is considered restricted resulting from the acquisitions of CFS and Ameriana of approximately $13,393,000$13.4 million and $11,883,000,$11.9 million, respectively. CFS and Ameriana qualified as banks under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code which permitted them to deduct from taxable income an allowance for bad debts which differed from the provision for losses charged to income. No provisionincome, for which no deferred federal income taxes hadtax liability has been provided.recognized. If in the future this portion of additional paid-in capital is distributed, or the Corporation no longer qualifies as a bank for income tax purposes, federal income taxes may be imposed at the then applicable tax rates.rate. The unrecorded deferred tax liability at December 31, 2019,2022, would have been approximately $5,308,000.$5.3 million.

The Corporation or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. The Corporation is generally no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for tax years before 2016.2019.

Additional details regarding the Corporation's policies related to income taxes are discussed in NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


NOTE 2320

NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net income per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the combination of the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the reporting period and all potentially dilutive common shares. Potentially dilutive common shares include stock options and RSAs issued under the Corporation's share-based compensation plans. Potentially dilutive common shares are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per common share in the periods where the effect would be antidilutive.

The following table reconciles basic and diluted net income per common share for the years indicated:
 202220212020
 Net
Income Available to Common Stockholders
Weighted-Average Common SharesPer
Share Amount
Net
Income Available to Common Stockholders
Weighted-Average Common SharesPer
Share Amount
Net
Income Available to Common Stockholders
Weighted-Average Common SharesPer
Share Amount
Net income available to common stockholders$220,683 57,692,018 $3.83 $205,531 53,783,632 $3.82 $148,600 54,058,471 $2.75 
Effect of potentially dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards 258,239   200,597   161,913  
Diluted net income per common share$220,683 57,950,257 $3.81 $205,531 53,984,229 $3.81 $148,600 54,220,384 $2.74 
 2019 2018 2017
   Weighted-Average Shares     Weighted-Average Shares     Weighted-Average Shares  
Basic net income per share:                 
Net income available to common stockholders$164,460
 51,412,133
 $3.20
 $159,139
 49,262,015
 $3.23
 $96,070
 45,181,221
 $2.13
Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards  149,105
     208,908
     221,757
  
Diluted net income per share:                 
Net income available to common stockholders$164,460
 51,561,238
 $3.19
 $159,139
 49,470,923
 $3.22
 $96,070
 45,402,978
 $2.12



As of December 31, 2019, 20182022, 2021 and 2017,2020, there were 0no stock options with an option price greater than the average market price of the common shares.






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NOTE 2421

QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

The following table sets forth certain quarterly results for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:
 2019 2018
 First Second Third Fourth First Second Third Fourth
Interest income$108,813
 $112,639
 $118,132
 $125,821
 $93,620
 $100,871
 $104,800
 $108,653
Interest expense23,947
 27,361
 29,200
 28,237
 13,704
 16,300
 18,314
 20,769
Net interest income84,866
 85,278
 88,932
 97,584
 79,916
 84,571
 86,486
 87,884
Provision for loan losses1,200
 500
 600
 500
 2,500
 1,663
 1,400
 1,664
Net interest income after provision for loan losses83,666
 84,778
 88,332
 97,084
 77,416
 82,908
 85,086
 86,220
Non-interest income18,713
 21,614
 22,116
 24,245
 19,561
 18,191
 19,527
 19,180
Non-interest expense56,621
 57,587
 67,354
 65,201
 53,687
 53,504
 55,022
 57,738
Income before income tax expense45,758
 48,805
 43,094
 56,128
 43,290
 47,595
 49,591
 47,662
Income tax expense6,941
 7,749
 6,337
 8,298
 6,611
 7,961
 8,478
 5,949
Net income available to common stockholders$38,817
 $41,056
 $36,757
 $47,830
 $36,679
 $39,634
 $41,113
 $41,713
                
Basic EPS$0.79
 $0.83
 $0.71
 $0.87
 $0.75
 $0.80
 $0.83
 $0.85
Diluted EPS$0.78
 $0.83
 $0.71
 $0.87
 $0.74
 $0.80
 $0.83
 $0.85
Average Shares Outstanding:               
Basic49,369,024
 49,432,167
 51,433,227
 55,348,176
 49,192,647
 49,252,580
 49,286,945
 49,314,276
Diluted49,540,844
 49,549,887
 51,569,557
 55,519,953
 49,427,972
 49,451,406
 49,492,019
 49,511,233



NOTE 25

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (parent company only)

Presented below is condensed financial information as to financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of the Corporation.

Condensed Balance Sheets
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Assets  
Cash and due from banks$56,739 $127,501 
Investment in subsidiaries2,124,104 1,900,787 
Premises and equipment119 274 
Interest receivable
Goodwill448 448 
Cash surrender value of life insurance736 716 
Other assets6,851 10,281 
Total assets$2,189,003 $2,040,009 
Liabilities 
Subordinated debentures and other borrowings$150,115 $118,618 
Interest payable979 864 
Other liabilities3,139 7,956 
Total liabilities154,233 127,438 
Stockholders' equity2,034,770 1,912,571 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$2,189,003 $2,040,009 

December 31, 2019
December 31, 2018
Assets 
 
Cash$127,723

$87,435
Investment in subsidiaries1,791,070

1,459,036
Premises and equipment153

1,158
Interest receivable6

6
Goodwill448

448
Cash surrender value of life insurance837

810
Other assets16,803

5,240
Total assets$1,937,040

$1,554,133
Liabilities 
 
Subordinated debentures and term loans$138,685

$138,463
Interest payable977

994
Other liabilities10,941

6,416
Total liabilities150,603

145,873
Stockholders' equity1,786,437

1,408,260
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$1,937,040

$1,554,133


Condensed Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Income
Dividends from subsidiaries$90,500 $161,825 $70,100 
Other income(1,693)(50)(62)
Total income88,807 161,775 70,038 
Expenses
Interest expense8,005 6,642 6,777 
Salaries and employee benefits3,786 3,917 3,426 
Net occupancy and equipment expenses46 825 745 
Professional and other outside services2,187 1,264 949 
Other expenses1,396 1,687 1,266 
Total expenses15,420 14,335 13,163 
Income before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries73,387 147,440 56,875 
Income tax benefit3,645 2,929 2,260 
Income before equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries77,032 150,369 59,135 
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries145,057 55,162 89,465 
Net income222,089 205,531 148,600 
Preferred stock dividends1,406 — — 
Net income available to common stockholders$220,683 $205,531 $148,600 
Net income$222,089 $205,531 $148,600 
Other comprehensive income (loss)(294,264)(19,723)46,962 
Comprehensive income (loss)$(72,175)$185,808 $195,562 
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Condensed Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Income     
Dividends from subsidiaries$125,775
 $100,954
 $33,014
Loss on sale of available for sale securities
 
 (50)
Other income172
 572
 350
Total income125,947
 101,526
 33,314
Expenses     
Interest expense8,309
 8,233
 7,572
Salaries and employee benefits3,540
 3,729
 4,118
Net occupancy and equipment expenses802
 851
 797
Other outside services1,889
 489
 1,810
Professional services303
 270
 442
Other expenses1,587
 442
 (385)
Total expenses16,430
 14,014
 14,354
Income before income tax benefit and equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries109,517
 87,512
 18,960
Income tax benefit3,575
 3,298
 5,946
Income before equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries113,092
 90,810
 24,906
Equity in undistributed income of subsidiaries51,368
 68,329
 71,164
Net income available to common stockholders$164,460
 $159,139
 $96,070
      
Net income$164,460
 $159,139
 $96,070
Other comprehensive income (loss)49,296
 (17,888) 10,673
Comprehensive income$213,756
 $141,251
 $106,743



Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
 December 31, 2022December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Cash Flow From Operating Activities:   
Net income$222,089 $205,531 $148,600 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities 
Share-based compensation1,659 1,563 1,502 
Distributions in excess of (equity in undistributed) income of subsidiaries(145,057)(55,162)(89,465)
Other adjustments(6,258)(1,173)1,537 
Investment in subsidiaries - operating activities333 885 235 
Net cash provided by operating activities72,766 151,644 62,409 
Cash Flow From Investing Activities:
Net cash and cash equivalents paid in acquisition(72,494)— — 
Net cash used by investing activities(72,494)— — 
Cash Flow From Financing Activities: 
Cash dividends on common stock(72,748)(61,230)(56,542)
Cash dividends on preferred stock(1,406)— — 
Repayment of borrowings— — (20,310)
Stock issued under employee benefit plans706 605 639 
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan2,056 1,880 1,726 
Stock options exercised358 198 115 
Repurchases of common stock— (25,444)(55,912)
Net cash used by financing activities(71,034)(83,991)(130,284)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents(70,762)67,653 (67,875)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year127,501 59,848 127,723 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year$56,739 $127,501 $59,848 
 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Cash Flow From Operating Activities: 
 
 
Net income$164,460

$159,139

$96,070
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash: 
 
 
Share-based compensation1,339

1,256

1,215
Distributions in excess of (equity in undistributed) income of subsidiaries(51,368)
(68,329)
(71,164)
Loss on sale of available for sale securities



50
Net Change in: 
 
 
Other assets(8,944)
584

3,358
Other liabilities4,611

274

(1,900)
Investment in subsidiaries - operating activities(268)
841

1,112
Net cash provided by operating activities109,830

93,765

28,741
Cash Flow From Investing Activities:





Net cash received in acquisition78



37
Other

2,189


Net cash provided by investing activities78

2,189

37
Cash Flow From Financing Activities: 
 
 
Cash dividends(51,276)
(41,660)
(31,820)
Stock issued under employee benefit plans702

707

519
Stock issued under dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan1,531

1,211

991
Stock options exercised144

1,598

2,398
Restricted shares withheld for taxes(1,680)
(1,902)
(1,283)
Repurchases of common stock(19,041)



Net cash used by financing activities(69,620)
(40,046)
(29,195)
Net change in cash40,288

55,908

(417)
Cash, beginning of the year87,435

31,527

31,944
Cash, end of year$127,723

$87,435

$31,527



NOTE 2622

GENERAL LITIGATION

The Corporation is subject to claims and lawsuits that arise primarily in the ordinary course of business. It is the opinion of management that the disposition or ultimate resolution of such claims and lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flow of the Corporation.

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ITEM 9.   CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

In connection with its audits for the two most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2019,2022, there have been no disagreements with the Corporation’s independent registered public accounting firm on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or audit scope or procedure, nor have there been any changes in accountants.

ITEM 9A.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

At the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”), the Corporation carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Corporation’s management, including the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”). In 2019, the Corporation completed the acquisition of MBT Financial Corp., and as a result, the Corporation extended oversight and monitoring processes that support the Corporation's internal controls over financial reporting during the third and fourth quarters of 2019, to include the operations of MBT Financial Corp. Based upon that evaluation, the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective. Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Corporation's reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Management of First Merchants Corporation (the “Corporation”) is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Corporation’s management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. As part of its function of assisting the Corporation’s Board of Directors in discharging its responsibility of ensuring financial reporting and regulatory risks to the organization are properly being managed, mitigated and monitored by Management, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors oversees management’s internal controls over financial reporting.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Accordingly, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019.2022. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth in “Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. As permitted by SEC guidance, management excluded from its assessment the operations of the MBT Financial Corp.Level One Bancorp, Inc. acquisition made during 2019,2022, which is described in NOTE 2. ACQUISITIONACQUISITIONS of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included as Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The total assets of MBT Financial Corp.Level One Bancorp, Inc. represented approximately 1113 percent of the Corporation's consolidated assets as of December 31, 2019.2022. Based on this assessment, management has determined that the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20192022 is effective based on the specified criteria.

There have been no changes in the Corporation’s internal controls over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation referenced above that occurred during the Corporation’s last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

BKD,FORVIS, LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has issued an attestation report on the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019,2022, which appears as follows.



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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Stockholders, Board of Directors and Audit Committee
First Merchants Corporation
Muncie, Indiana


Opinion on the Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited First Merchants Corporation's (Corporation)Corporation’s (the “Corporation”) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019,2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, the CompanyCorporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019,2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework: (2013) issued by COSO.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated balance sheetsfinancial statements of the Corporation as of December 31, 20192022 and 20182021, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and the cash flowsfor each of the Corporationthree years in the period ended December 31, 2022 and our report dated February 28, 2020,March 1, 2023, expressed an unqualified opinion.opinion on those financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Corporation’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management Report onof Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Corporation in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

As described in management’s report, the scope of management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022 has excluded Level One Bancorp, Inc. acquired on April 1, 2022. Level One Bancorp, Inc. represented nine percent of consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2022, and seven percent of consolidated total assets as of December 31, 2022.

Definitions and Limitations of Internal Control Overover Financial Reporting

A company'scompany’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of reliable financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company'scompany’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.



FORVIS, LLP
(Formerly BKD, LLPLLP)


Indianapolis, Indiana
February 28, 2020March 1, 2023

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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None


ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS

Not applicable
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PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The information required under this Item 10 relating to executive officers is set forth in Part I, “Supplemental Information - Information about our Executive Officers” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The Corporation has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to its Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Banking Officer, Senior Vice President of Finance, Corporate Controller and Corporate Treasurer. It is part of the Corporation’s Code of Business Conduct, which applies to all employees and directors of the Corporation and its affiliates. A copy of the Code of Business Conduct may be obtained, free of charge, by writing to First Merchants Corporation at 200 East Jackson Street, Muncie, IN 47305. In addition, the Code of Ethics is maintained on the Corporation’s website, which can be accessed at https://www.firstmerchants.com.

The Corporation will provide information that is responsive to the remainder of this Item 10 in its definitive proxy statement furnished to stockholders in connection with the 20202023 annual meeting (“20202023 Proxy Statement”) or in an amendment to this Annual Report not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered hereby. That information is incorporated in this Item 10 by reference.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The Corporation will provide information that is responsive to this Item 11 in its 20202023 Proxy Statement or in an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered hereby. That information is incorporated in this Item 11 by reference.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table provides information requiredabout the Corporation’s common stock that may be issued under this Item 12 relating to equity compensation plans is set forth in Part II, Item 5 under the table entitled “Equity Compensation Plan Information”as of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. December 31, 2022. 
Plan CategoryNumber of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
Weighted-average
exercised price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
Number of securities remaining
available for future issuance
under equity compensations
plans (excluding securities
reflected in first column)
Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders155,100 $18.89 1,698,364 
Total155,100 $18.89 1,698,364 


Security Ownership and Related Matters

The Corporation will provide additional information that is responsive to this Item 12 in its 20202023 Proxy Statement or in an amendment to this Annual Report not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered hereby. That information is incorporated in this Item 12 by reference.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The Corporation will provide information that is responsive to this Item 13 in its 20202023 Proxy Statement or in an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered hereby. That information is incorporated in this Item 13 by reference.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Our independent registered public accounting firm is FORVIS, LLP, Indianapolis, IN, Auditor Firm ID: 686.

The Corporation will provide information that is responsive to this Item 14 in its 20202023 Proxy Statement or in an amendment to this Annual Report on Form 10-K not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered hereby. That information is incorporated in this Item 14 by reference.
 

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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 
(a) 1.           The following financial statements are filed as part of this document under Item 8 hereof:
Independent accountants' report
Consolidated balance sheetsBalance Sheets at December 31, 20192022 and 20182021
Consolidated statementsStatements of income,Income, years ended December 31, 2019, 20182022, 2021 and 20172020
Consolidated statementsStatements of comprehensive income,Comprehensive Income, years ended December 31, 2019, 20182022, 2021 and 20172020
Consolidated statementsStatements of stockholders' equity,Stockholders' Equity, years ended December 31, 2019, 20182022, 2021 and 20172020
Consolidated statementsStatements of cash flows,Cash Flows, years ended December 31, 2019, 20182022, 2021 and 20172020
Notes to consolidated financial statements


(a) 2.           Financial statement schedules:
All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or not required, or because the required information is included in the consolidated financial statements or related notes.

(a) 3.           Exhibits:
 
Exhibit No:
Description of Exhibits:
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
10.14.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.710.6
10.810.7
10.910.8
10.10
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10.1110.10
10.1210.11
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10.1410.13
10.1510.14
10.1610.15
10.1710.16
2110.17
10.18
10.19
10.20
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31.1
31.2
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101.INS
Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL

tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document (2)
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (2)
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (2)
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (2)
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (2)
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (2)
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and included in Exhibit 101)
(1)
(1) Management contract or compensatory plan
(2)(2) Filed herewith.
(3)(3) Furnished herewith.

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ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY

Not applicable.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on this 28th1st day of February, 2020.March, 2023.
 
FIRST MERCHANTS CORPORATION
By:/s/ Mark K. Hardwick
By:Mark K. Hardwick/s/ Michael C. Rechin
Michael C. Rechin,
President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report on Form 10-K has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated, on this 28th1st day of February, 2020.March, 2023.


/s/ Mark K. Hardwick/s/ Michele M. Kawiecki
Mark K. HardwickMichele M. Kawiecki, Executive Vice President
Chief Executive OfficerChief Financial Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
/s/ Michael C. Rechin/s/ Mark K. Hardwick
Michael C. Rechin, President andMark K. Hardwick, Executive Vice President,
Chief Executive OfficerChief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
/s/ Michael R. Becher*/s/ Michael C. RechinKevin D. Johnson*
Michael R. Becher, DirectorMichael C. Rechin,Kevin D. Johnson, Director
/s/ Harold D. Chaffin*/s/ Michael C. Marhenke*
Harold D. Chaffin, DirectorMichael C. Marhenke, Director
/s/ Michael J. Fisher*/s/ Charles E. Schalliol*
Michael J. Fisher, DirectorCharles E. Schalliol, Director
/s/ F. Howard Halderman*/s/ Patrick A. Sherman*
F. Howard Halderman, DirectorPatrick A. Sherman, Director
/s/ William L. Hoy*/s/ Terry L. Walker*
William L. Hoy, DirectorTerry L. Walker, Director
/s/ Clark C. Kellogg*/s/ Jean L. Wojtowicz*
Clark C. Kellogg, DirectorJean L. Wojtowicz, Director
/s/ Gary J. Lehman*
Gary J. Lehman, Director
*/s/ Susan W. Brooks*By/s/ Clark C. Kellogg*
Susan W. Brooks, DirectorClark C. Kellogg, Director
/s/ Patrick J. Fehring*/s/ Gary J. Lehman*
Patrick J. Fehring, DirectorGary J. Lehman, Director
/s/ Michael J. Fisher*/s/ Michael C. Rechin*
Michael J. Fisher, DirectorMichael C. Rechin, Director
/s/ F. Howard Halderman*/s/ Charles E. Schalliol*
F. Howard Halderman, DirectorCharles E. Schalliol, Director
/s/ Mark K. Hardwick*/s/ Jason R. Sondhi*
Mark K. Hardwick, DirectorJason R. Sondhi, Director
/s/ William L. Hoy*/s/ Jean L. Wojtowicz*
William L. Hoy, DirectorJean L. Wojtowicz, Director

*By Michele M. Kawiecki as Attorney-in Fact pursuant to a Limited Power of Attorney executed by the directors listed above, which Power of Attorney is being filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit hereto.
/s/ Mark K. HardwickMichele M. Kawiecki
Mark K. HardwickMichele M. Kawiecki
As Attorney-in-Fact
February 28, 2020

March 1, 2023

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