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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC  20549


FORM 10-Q


(Mark One)


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

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

For the quarterly period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017


2024

OR


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

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   0-23406


Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Missouri

43-1665523

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Missouri

43-1665523

(State or jurisdiction of incorporation)

(IRS employer id. no.)


2991 Oak Grove RoadPoplar Bluff, MO

63901

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip code)


(573)

(573) 778-1800

Registrant's

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common

SMBC

NASDAQ Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.


Yes

X

No

Yes

No


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data file required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the proceedingpreceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).


Yes

X

No

Yes

No


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of "large“large accelerated filer," "accelerated” “accelerated filer," and "smaller“smaller reporting company"company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one):


Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

X

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company


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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12 b-2 of the Exchange Act)


Yes

No

X

Yes

No


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant'sregistrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:


Class

Outstanding at February 8, 2018

Class

Outstanding at May 9, 2024

Common Stock, Par Value $.01

8,608,838 Shares

11,355,266 shares


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SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.

FORM 10-Q


INDEX



PART I.Financial Information

PAGE NO.

PART I.

Financial Information

PAGE NO.

Item 1.

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

3

-   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

3

-   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

4

-   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

5

-   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

6

-   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

6

7

-   Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

7

9

Item 2.

Management's

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of

33

40

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

48

57

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

50

60

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

51

61

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

51

61

Item 1a.

Risk Factors

51

61

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

51

61

Item 3.

Defaults upon Senior Securities

51

61

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

51

61

Item 5.

Other Information

51

61

Item 6.

Exhibits

52

Exhibits

62

-  Signature Page

53

64

-     Certifications

54

2

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PART I: Item 1:  Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

DECEMBER

MARCH 31, 20172024 AND JUNE 30, 2017


  December 31, 2017  June 30, 2017 
(dollars in thousands) (unaudited)    
Assets         
Cash and cash equivalents $35,236  $30,786 
Interest-bearing time deposits  498   747 
Available for sale securities  148,353   144,416 
Stock in FHLB of Des Moines  4,311   3,547 
Stock in Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis  3,193   2,357 
Loans receivable, net of allowance for loan losses of
     $16,867 and $15,538 at December 31, 2017 and
     June 30, 2017, respectively
  1,452,975   1,397,730 
Accrued interest receivable  9,059   6,769 
Premises and equipment, net  53,479   54,167 
Bank owned life insurance – cash surrender value  34,795   34,329 
Goodwill  8,631   8,631 
Other intangible assets, net  6,121   6,759 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  20,046   17,474 
     Total assets $1,776,697  $1,707,712 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
        
Deposits $1,508,969  $1,455,597 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase  3,697   10,212 
Advances from FHLB of Des Moines  59,914   43,637 
Note payable  3,000   3,000 
Accounts payable and other liabilities  4,641   6,417 
Accrued interest payable  1,080   918 
Subordinated debt  14,896   14,848 
     Total liabilities  1,596,197   1,534,629 
         
Common stock, $.01 par value; 12,000,000 shares authorized;
     8,588,388 and 8,591,363 shares issued, respectively,
     at December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017
  86   86 
Additional paid-in capital  70,209   70,101 
Retained earnings  110,577   102,369 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)  (372)  527 
     Total stockholders' equity  180,500   173,083 
         
     Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,776,697  $1,707,712 



2023

    

March 31, 2024

    

June 30, 2023

    

(dollars in thousands)

 

(unaudited)

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

168,273

$

53,979

Interest-bearing time deposits

 

490

 

1,242

Available for sale securities

 

433,689

 

417,554

Stock in FHLB of Des Moines

 

8,667

 

11,540

Stock in Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

 

9,067

 

9,061

Loans receivable, net of ACL of $51,336 and $47,820 at March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively

 

3,719,858

 

3,571,078

Accrued interest receivable

 

21,807

 

18,871

Premises and equipment, net

 

95,801

 

92,397

Bank owned life insurance – cash surrender value

 

73,101

 

71,684

Goodwill

 

50,727

 

50,773

Other intangible assets, net

 

27,322

 

30,472

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

38,190

 

31,560

Total assets

$

4,646,992

$

4,360,211

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 

  

 

  

Deposits

$

3,995,510

$

3,725,540

Advances from FHLB

 

102,043

 

133,514

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

34,747

 

27,271

Accrued interest payable

 

11,965

 

4,723

Subordinated debt

 

23,143

 

23,105

Total liabilities

 

4,167,408

 

3,914,153

Common stock, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 11,959,157 and 11,919,087 shares issued at March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively

 

120

 

119

Additional paid-in capital

 

219,591

 

218,260

Retained earnings

 

300,227

 

270,720

Treasury stock of 593,063 and 588,625 shares at March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively, at cost

 

(21,303)

 

(21,116)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(19,051)

 

(21,925)

Total stockholders' equity

 

479,584

 

446,058

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

4,646,992

$

4,360,211

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE- AND SIX-NINE- MONTH PERIODS ENDED DECEMBERMARCH 31, 20172024 AND 20162023 (Unaudited)


  Three months ended  Six months ended 
  December 31,  December 31, 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
(dollars in thousands except per share data)      
INTEREST INCOME:            
      Loans $18,236  $14,229  $35,692  $28,479 
      Investment securities  558   500   1,087   1,006 
      Mortgage-backed securities  426   350   843   695 
      Other interest-earning assets  11   4   20   8 
                   Total interest income  19,231   15,083   37,642   30,188 
INTEREST EXPENSE:                
      Deposits  3,025   2,043   5,887   3,975 
      Securities sold under agreements to repurchase  8   25   22   52 
      Advances from FHLB of Des Moines  284   282   510   700 
      Note payable  29   -   57   - 
      Subordinated debt  182   160   360   312 
                   Total interest expense  3,528   2,510   6,836   5,039 
NET INTEREST INCOME  15,703   12,573   30,806   25,149 
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES  642   656   1,511   1,581 
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER                
    PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES  15,061   11,917   29,295   23,568 
NONINTEREST INCOME:                
     Deposit account charges and related fees  1,162   952   2,331   1,894 
     Bank card interchange income  905   719   1,773   1,404 
     Loan late charges  106   100   219   185 
     Loan servicing fees  147   74   327   130 
     Other loan fees  242   319   630   557 
     Net realized gains on sale of loans  219   241   422   513 
     Net realized gains on sale of AFS securities  37   -   37   - 
     Earnings on bank owned life insurance  234   210   466   421 
     Other income  122   85   241   171 
                   Total noninterest income  3,174   2,700   6,446   5,275 
NONINTEREST EXPENSE:                
     Compensation and benefits  5,424   4,513   11,356   9,300 
     Occupancy and equipment, net  2,379   1,991   4,684   4,021 
     Deposit insurance premiums  151   146   270   320 
     Legal and professional fees  293   325   545   528 
     Advertising  364   242   602   482 
     Postage and office supplies  177   145   374   277 
     Intangible amortization  348   228   696   456 
     Bank card network expense  373   274   740   553 
     Other operating expense  1,010   842   2,006   1,928 
                   Total noninterest expense  10,519   8,706   21,273   17,865 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES  7,716   5,911   14,468   10,978 
INCOME TAXES  2,546   1,735   4,435   3,093 
NET INCOME $5,170  $4,176  $10,033  $7,885 



Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

March 31, 

March 31, 

(dollars in thousands except per share data)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2024

    

2023

    

Interest Income

Loans

$

55,952

$

43,115

$

164,063

$

113,288

Investment securities

 

1,729

 

2,076

5,217

3,519

Mortgage-backed securities

 

3,757

 

1,652

10,614

3,654

Other interest-earning assets

 

2,587

 

1,443

3,813

1,672

Total interest income

 

64,025

 

48,286

183,707

122,133

Interest Expense

Deposits

 

28,021

 

13,705

74,032

28,061

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

213

213

Advances from FHLB

 

1,060

 

206

3,978

2,300

Subordinated debt

 

435

 

395

1,309

1,033

Total interest expense

 

29,516

 

14,519

79,319

31,607

Net Interest Income

 

34,509

 

33,767

104,388

90,526

Provision for Credit Losses

 

900

 

10,072

2,700

16,266

Net Interest Income After Provision for Credit Losses

 

33,609

 

23,695

101,688

74,260

Noninterest Income

 

  

 

  

  

  

Deposit account charges and related fees

 

1,847

 

2,089

5,421

5,578

Bank card interchange income

 

1,301

 

1,374

3,974

3,471

Loan late charges

 

150

 

161

409

402

Loan servicing fees

 

267

 

265

783

834

Other loan fees

 

757

 

465

1,758

1,959

Net realized gains on sale of loans

 

99

 

132

616

550

Net realized losses on sale of AFS securities

 

(807)

 

(1,489)

Earnings on bank owned life insurance

 

483

 

368

1,413

1,006

Insurance brokerage commissions

312

349

886

899

Wealth management

866

463

2,329

1,241

Other income

 

309

 

618

977

1,314

Total noninterest income

 

5,584

 

6,284

17,077

17,254

Noninterest Expense

 

  

 

  

  

  

Compensation and benefits

 

13,750

 

14,188

39,360

33,733

Occupancy and equipment, net

 

3,623

 

3,024

10,615

7,914

Data processing expense

 

2,349

 

2,505

7,039

5,380

Telecommunications expense

 

464

 

449

1,460

1,127

Deposit insurance premiums

 

677

 

231

1,824

710

Legal and professional fees

 

412

 

2,324

1,215

3,587

Advertising

 

622

 

409

1,479

1,074

Postage and office supplies

 

344

 

331

929

779

Intangibles amortization

 

1,018

 

812

3,053

1,615

Foreclosed property expenses

 

60

 

280

96

275

Other operating expense

 

1,730

 

2,439

5,546

5,356

Total noninterest expense

 

25,049

 

26,992

72,616

61,550

Income Before Income Taxes

 

14,144

 

2,987

46,149

29,964

Income Taxes

 

2,837

 

578

9,497

6,288

Net Income

$

11,307

$

2,409

$

36,652

$

23,676

Basic earnings per share

$

1.00

$

0.22

$

3.23

$

2.42

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.99

$

0.22

$

3.22

$

2.41

Dividends paid

$

0.21

$

0.21

$

0.63

$

0.63

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE THREE- AND SIX-NINE- MONTH PERIODS ENDED DECEMBERMARCH 31, 20172024 AND 20162023 (Unaudited)



  Three months ended  Six months ended 
  December 31,  December 31, 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
       
(dollars in thousands)            
Net income $5,170  $4,176  $10,033  $7,885 
      Other comprehensive income:                
            Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale  (1,360)  (3,401)  (1,338)  (3,631)
            Less:  reclassification adjustment for realized gains
                 included in net income
  37   -   37   - 
            Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities for
                  which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment
                  has been recognized in income
  40   10   52   (20)
            Tax benefit (expense)  428   1,255   416   1,351 
      Total other comprehensive income (loss)  (929)  (2,136)  (907)  (2,300)
Comprehensive income $4,241  $2,040  $9,126  $5,585 

























Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

March 31, 

March 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

2024

    

2023

    

Net Income

$

11,307

$

2,409

$

36,652

$

23,676

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

  

 

  

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale

 

(1,130)

 

901

2,195

(756)

Less: reclassification adjustment for realized losses included in net income

(807)

(1,489)

Tax (expense) benefit

 

72

 

(198)

(810)

166

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

(251)

 

703

2,874

(590)

Comprehensive Income

$

11,056

$

3,112

$

39,526

$

23,086

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.

INC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX-MONTHTHREE- AND NINE- MONTH PERIODS ENDED DECEMBERMARCH 31, 20172024 AND 20162023 (Unaudited)

  Six months ended 
  December 31, 
(dollars in thousands) 2017  2016 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:      
Net income $10,033  $7,885 
    Items not requiring (providing) cash:        
      Depreciation  1,559   1,507 
      Gain on disposal of fixed assets  (12)  (9)
      Stock option and stock grant expense  144   232 
      Amortization of intangible assets  696   456 
      Amortization of purchase accounting adjustments  (820)  (577)
      Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance  (466)  (420)
      Gain on sale of foreclosed assets  (71)  (5)
      Provision for loan losses  1,511   1,581 
      Gains realized on sale of AFS securities  (37)  - 
      Net amortization of premiums and discounts on securities  510   526 
      Originations of loans held for sale  (11,605)  (17,999)
      Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale  11,199   18,193 
      Gain on sales of loans held for sale  (422)  (513)
    Changes in:        
      Accrued interest receivable  (2,290)  (1,279)
      Prepaid expenses and other assets  4,938   958 
      Accounts payable and other liabilities  (3,657)  (1,100)
      Deferred income taxes  142   235 
      Accrued interest payable  162   43 
Net cash provided by operating activities  11,514   9,714 
Cash flows from investing activities:        
      Net increase in loans  (56,501)  (75,726)
      Net change in interest-bearing deposits  249   225 
      Proceeds from maturities of available for sale securities  7,943   13,371 
      Proceeds from sales of available for sale securities  7,303   - 
      Net (purchases) redemptions of Federal Home Loan Bank stock  (764)  103 
      Net purchases of Federal Reserve  Bank of Saint Louis stock  (836)  (7)
      Purchases of available-for-sale securities  (20,978)  (20,440)
      Purchases of premises and equipment  (1,714)  (939)
      Investments in state & federal tax credits  (4,748)  (1,661)
      Proceeds from sale of fixed assets  854   11 
      Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets  752   484 
            Net cash used in investing activities  (68,440)  (84,579)
Cash flows from financing activities:        
      Net increase in demand deposits and savings accounts  73,299   55,029 
      Net (decrease) increase in certificates of deposits  (19,914)  36,172 
      Net decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase  (6,515)  (4,543)
      Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances  1,186,400   336,055 
      Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances  (1,170,000)  (338,605)
      Exercise of stock options  -   61 
      Common stock issued expense  (4)  - 
      Dividends paid on common stock  (1,890)  (1,491)
            Net cash provided by financing activities  61,376   82,678 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents  4,450   7,813 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  30,786   22,554 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $35,236  $30,367 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:        
Noncash investing and financing activities:
        
Conversion of loans to foreclosed real estate $1,272  $472 
Conversion of foreclosed real estate to loans  -   54 
Conversion of loans to repossessed assets  34   44 
Cash paid during the period for:
        
Interest (net of interest credited) $1,749  $1,930 
Income taxes  1,080   2,582 

For the three- and nine- month period ended March 31, 2024

 

 

Additional

 

Accumulated Other

Total

 

Common

 

Paid-In

 

Retained

 

Treasury

 

Comprehensive

 

Stockholders'

(dollars in thousands)

    

Stock

    

Capital

    

Earnings

    

Stock

    

Loss

    

Equity

BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023

$

119

$

218,675

$

291,304

$

(21,116)

$

(18,800)

$

470,182

Net Income

11,307

11,307

Change in unrealized loss on available for sale securities

(251)

(251)

Dividends paid on common stock ($.21 per share)

(2,384)

(2,384)

Stock option expense

84

84

Stock grant expense

657

657

Stock options exercised

175

175

Common stock issued

1

1

Treasury stock purchased

(187)

(187)

BALANCE AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

$

120

$

219,591

$

300,227

$

(21,303)

$

(19,051)

$

479,584

BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2023

$

119

$

218,260

$

270,720

$

(21,116)

$

(21,925)

$

446,058

Net Income

 

 

 

36,652

 

 

 

36,652

Change in unrealized loss on available for sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

2,874

 

2,874

Dividends paid on common stock ($.63 per share)

 

 

 

(7,145)

 

 

 

(7,145)

Stock option expense

283

283

Stock grant expense

657

657

Stock options exercised

391

391

Common stock issued

1

1

Treasury stock purchased

(187)

(187)

BALANCE AS OF MARCH 31, 2024

$

120

$

219,591

$

300,227

$

(21,303)

$

(19,051)

$

479,584

For the three- and nine- month period ended March 31, 2023

 

 

Additional

 

Accumulated Other

Total

 

Common

 

Paid-In

 

Retained

 

Treasury

 

Comprehensive

 

Stockholders'

(dollars in thousands)

    

Stock

    

Capital

    

Earnings

    

Stock

    

Loss

    

Equity

BALANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022

$

98

$

119,271

$

257,506

$

(21,116)

$

(18,780)

$

336,979

Net Income

2,409

2,409

Change in unrealized loss on available for sale securities

703

703

Dividends paid on common stock ($.21 per share)

(2,376)

(2,376)

Stock option expense

68

68

Stock grant expense

584

584

Common stock issued

21

98,259

98,280

BALANCE AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

$

119

$

218,182

$

257,539

$

(21,116)

$

(18,077)

$

436,647

BALANCE AS OF JUNE 30, 2022

$

98

$

119,162

$

240,115

$

(21,116)

$

(17,487)

$

320,772

Net Income

 

 

23,676

23,676

Change in unrealized loss on available for sale securities

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

(590)

 

(590)

Dividends paid on common stock ($.63 per share)

 

 

 

(6,252)

 

  

 

  

 

(6,252)

Stock option expense

 

 

177

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

177

Stock grant expense

 

 

584

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

584

Common stock issued

21

98,259

98,280

BALANCE AS OF MARCH 31, 2023

$

119

$

218,182

$

257,539

$

(21,116)

$

(18,077)

$

436,647

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024 AND 2023 (Unaudited)

Nine months ended

 

March 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

    

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

Net Income

$

36,652

$

23,676

Items not requiring (providing) cash:

Depreciation

 

4,452

 

3,429

Gain on disposal of fixed assets

 

(13)

 

(317)

Stock option and stock grant expense

 

940

 

761

Loss on sale/write-down of REO

 

55

 

140

Amortization of intangible assets

 

3,053

 

1,615

Accretion of purchase accounting adjustments

 

(4,277)

 

(2,166)

Increase in cash surrender value of bank owned life insurance (BOLI)

 

(1,413)

 

(1,006)

Provision for credit losses

 

2,700

 

16,266

Loss realized on sale of AFS securities

1,489

Net (accretion) amortization of premiums and discounts on securities

 

(500)

 

646

Originations of loans held for sale

 

(16,263)

 

(14,673)

Proceeds from sales of loans held for sale

 

16,021

 

14,723

Gain on sales of loans held for sale

 

(616)

 

(550)

Changes in:

 

 

Accrued interest receivable

 

(2,936)

 

(2,901)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(848)

 

(815)

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

8,889

 

136

Deferred income taxes

 

420

 

(1,981)

Accrued interest payable

 

7,242

 

2,383

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

55,047

 

39,366

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

  

 

  

Net increase in loans

 

(149,660)

 

(311,095)

Net change in interest-bearing deposits

 

744

 

1,244

Proceeds from maturities of available for sale securities

 

28,032

 

27,987

Proceeds from sales of available for sale securities

 

29,375

 

136,714

Net redemptions (purchases) of Federal Home Loan Bank stock

 

2,873

 

(788)

Net purchases of Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis stock

 

(6)

 

(2,701)

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

 

(70,848)

 

(131,827)

Purchases of long-term investment

(160)

(165)

Purchases of premises and equipment

 

(7,125)

 

(4,225)

Net cash received in acquisition

210,704

Investments in state & federal tax credits

 

(6,494)

 

(4,423)

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

 

16

 

3,464

Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets

 

992

 

1,122

Proceeds from BOLI claim

270

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(172,261)

 

(73,719)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

  

 

  

Net decrease in demand deposits and savings accounts

 

(10,304)

 

(104,729)

Net increase in certificates of deposits

 

280,292

 

193,749

Net decrease in securities sold under agreements to repurchase

 

 

(27,629)

Proceeds from Federal Home Loan Bank advances

 

271,000

 

1,579,630

Repayments of Federal Home Loan Bank advances

 

(302,539)

 

(1,572,668)

Exercise of stock options

391

Purchase of treasury stock

 

(187)

 

Dividends paid on common stock

 

(7,145)

 

(6,252)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

231,508

 

62,101

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

114,294

 

27,748

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

53,979

 

86,792

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

168,273

$

114,540

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

 

  

 

  

Noncash investing and financing activities:

 

  

 

  

Conversion of loans to foreclosed real estate

$

1,742

$

1,073

Conversion of loans to repossessed assets

 

191

 

58

Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating Leases

 

734

 

82

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The Company purchased all of the Citizens Bancshares Company on January 20, 2023.

In conjunction with the acquisition, liabilities were assumed as follows:

Fair value of assets acquired

$

$

1,019,722

Less: common stock issued

98,280

Cash paid

34,889

Liabilities assumed

886,553

Cash paid during the period for:

 

  

 

  

Interest (net of interest credited)

$

5,984

$

3,717

Income taxes

 

1,882

 

4,062

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)


Note 1:  Basis of Presentation


The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-0110-01 of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)(“SEC”) Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all material adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of June 30, 2017,2023, has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of that date. Operating results for the three- and six-nine- month periodperiods ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year. For additional information, refer to the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company'sCompany’s June 30, 2017,2023 Form 10-K, which was filed with the SEC.


The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Southern Bank.subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.


Note 2:  Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


Organization. Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc., a Missouri corporation (the Company) was organized in 1994 and is the parent company of Southern Bank (the Bank). Substantially all of the Company'sCompany’s consolidated revenues are derived from the operations of the Bank, and the Bank represents substantially all of the Company'sCompany’s consolidated assets and liabilities. SB Real Estate Investments, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank formed to hold Southern Bank Real Estate Investments, LLC. Southern Bank Real Estate Investments, LLC is a REITreal estate investment trust (REIT) which is controlled by SB Real Estate Investments, LLC, but whichand has other preferred shareholders in order to meet the requirements to be a REIT. At DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, assets of the REIT were approximately $388 million,$1.4 billion, and consisted primarily of real estate loan participations acquired from the Bank.


The Bank is primarily engaged in providing a full range of banking and financial services to individuals and corporate customers in its market areas. The Bank and Company are subject to competition from other financial institutions. The Bank and Company are subject to the regulation byof certain federal and state agencies and undergo periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities.

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation. The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and general practices within the banking industry. In the normal course of business, the Company encounters two significant types of risk: economic and regulatory. Economic risk is comprised of interest rate risk, credit risk, and market risk. The Company is subject to interest rate risk to the degree that its interest-bearing liabilities reprice on a different basis than its interest-earning assets. Credit risk is the risk of default on the Company'sCompany’s investment or loan portfolios resulting from the borrowers'borrowers’ inability or unwillingness to make contractually required payments. Market risk reflects changes in the value of the investment portfolio, collateral underlying loans receivable, and the value of the Company'sCompany’s investments in real estate.

Principles of Consolidation. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Bank.subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates. The preparation of consolidated 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 disclosures 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.


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Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loancredit losses, estimated fair values of purchased loans, other-than-temporary impairments (OTTI), and fair value of financial instruments.

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certain other assumptions and judgmental factors relating to investment securities.

Cash and Cash Equivalents. For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash, due from depository institutions and interest-bearing deposits in other depository institutions with original maturities of three months or less. Interest-bearing deposits in other depository institutions were $1.9$112.5 million and $6.7$3.8 million at DecemberMarch 31, 2024 and June 30, 2017,2023, respectively. The deposits are held in various commercial banks in amounts notwith a total of $1.8 million and $1.3 million exceeding the FDIC'sFDIC’s deposit insurance limits at March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively, as well as at the Federal Reserve and the Federal Home Loan BankBanks of Des Moines.  Non interest-bearing deposits in other depository institutions were $16.3 millionMoines and $9.7 million at December 31 and June 30, 2017, respectively, with the total held at Midwest Independent Bank, Jefferson City, Missouri.  These totals include $16.1 million and $9.4 million, respectively, in items in transit.


Chicago.

Interest-bearing Time Deposits.Interest bearing time deposits in banks mature within seventhree years and are carried at cost.

Available for Sale Securities. Available for sale securities (“AFS”), which include any security for which the Company has no immediate plan to sell but which may be sold in the future, are carried at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income,loss, a component of stockholders'stockholders’ equity. All securities have been classified as available for sale.


Premiums and discounts on debt securities are amortized or accreted as adjustments to income over the estimated life of the security using the level yield method. Realized gains or losses on the sale of securities is based on the specific identification method. The fair value of securities is based on quoted market prices or dealer quotes. If a quoted market price is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market prices for similar securities.


The Company does not invest in collateralized mortgage obligations that are considered high risk.


When the Company does not intend to sell a debt security, and it is more likely

For AFS securities with fair value less than not the Company will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis, it recognizes the credit component of an other-than-temporary impairment of a debt security in earnings and the remaining portion in other comprehensive income. As a result of this guidance, the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of the dates presented reflects the full impairment (that is, the difference between the security's amortized cost basis and fair value) on debt securities that the Company intends to sell or would more likely than not be required to sell before the expected recovery of the amortized cost basis. For available-for-sale debt securities that management has no intent to sell and believes that it more likely than not will not be required to sell prior to recovery, only the credit loss component of the impairment is recognized in earnings, while the noncredit loss is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The credit loss component recognized in earnings is identified as the amount of principal cash flows not expected to be received over the remaining term of the security as projected based on cash flow projections.projections, and is recorded to the Allowance for Credit Losses (“ACL”), by a charge to provision for credit losses. Accrued interest receivable is excluded from the estimate of credit losses. Both the ACL and the adjustment to net income may be reversed if conditions change. However, if the Company intends to sell an impaired AFS security, or, if it is more likely than not the Company will be required to sell such a security before recovering its amortized cost basis, the entire impairment amount would be recognized in earnings with a corresponding adjustment to the security’s amortized cost basis. Because the security’s amortized cost basis is adjusted to fair value, there is no ACL in this situation.

The Company evaluates impaired AFS securities at the individual level on a quarterly basis, and considers factors including, but not limited to: the extent to which the fair value of the security is less than the amortized cost basis; adverse conditions specifically related to the security, an industry, or geographic area; the payment structure of the security and likelihood of the issuer to be able to make payments that may increase in the future; failure of the issuer to make scheduled interest or principal payments; any changes to the rating of the security by a rating agency; and the ability and intent to hold the security until maturity. A qualitative determination as to whether any portion of the impairment is attributable to credit risk is acceptable. There were no credit related factors underlying unrealized losses on AFS securities at March 31, 2024, or June 30, 2023.

Changes in the ACL are recorded as expense. Losses are charged against the ACL when management believes the uncollectability of an AFS debt security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.


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Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank Stock.The Bank is a member of the Federal Reserve and the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) system, and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.(“FHLB”) systems. Capital stock of the FHLBFederal Reserve and the Federal ReserveFHLB is a required investment of the Bank based upon a predetermined formula and is carried at cost.

Loans.Loans are generally stated at unpaid principal balances, less the allowance for loan losses andACL, any net deferred loan origination fees.


fees, and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans.

Interest on loans is accrued based upon the principal amount outstanding. The accrual of interest on loans is discontinued when, in management'smanagement’s judgment, the collectability of interest or principal in the normal course of business is doubtful. The Company complies with regulatory guidance which indicates that loans should be placed in nonaccrual status when 90 days past due, unless the loan is both well-secured and in the process of collection. A loan that is "in“in the process of collection"collection” may be subject to legal action or, in appropriate circumstances, through other collection efforts reasonably expected to result in repayment or restoration to current status in the near future. A loan is considered delinquent when a payment has not been made by the contractual due date. Interest income previously accrued but not collected at the date a loan is placed on nonaccrual status is reversed against interest income. Cash receipts on a nonaccrual loan are applied to principal and interest in accordance with its contractual terms unless full payment of principal is not expected, in which case cash receipts, whether designated as principal or interest, are applied as a reduction of the carrying value of the loan. A nonaccrual loan is generally returned to accrual status when principal and interest payments are current, full collectability of principal and interest is reasonably assured, and a consistent record of performance has been demonstrated.


The allowanceACL is a valuation account that is deducted from the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the loans, and is established through a provision for credit losses on loans represents management's best estimate of losses probable in the existing loan portfolio.(“PCL”) charged to current earnings. The allowance for losses on loansACL is increased by the provision for credit losses on loans charged to expense and reduced by loans charged off, net of recoveries. Loans are charged off in the period deemed uncollectible, based on management'smanagement’s analysis of expected cash flows (for non-collateral dependent loans) or collateral value (for collateral-

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dependentcollateral-dependent loans). Subsequent recoveries of loans previously charged off, if any, are credited to the allowance when received.

Management estimates the ACL using relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Adjustments may be made to historical loss information for differences identified in current loan-specific risk characteristics, such as differences in underwriting standards or terms; lending review systems; experience, ability, or depth of lending management and staff; portfolio growth and mix; delinquency levels and trends; as well as for changes in environmental conditions, such as changes in economic activity or employment, agricultural economic conditions, property values, or other relevant factors. The provision forCompany generally incorporates a reasonable and supportable forecast period of four quarters, and a four-quarter, straight-line reversion period to return to long-term historical averages.

The ACL is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist. For loans that do not share general risk characteristics with the collectively evaluated pools, the Company estimates credit losses on an individual loan basis, and these loans are excluded from the collectively evaluated pools. An ACL for an individually evaluated loan is determined based on management's assessment of several factors: reviews and evaluations of specific loans, changes inrecorded when the nature and volumeamortized cost basis of the loan portfolio, current economic conditions andexceeds the related impact on specific borrowers and industry groups, historical loan loss experience, the level of classified and nonperforming loans and the results of regulatory examinations.


Loans are considered impaired if, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Depending on a particular loan's circumstances, we measure impairment of a loan based upon either the present value of expected futurediscounted estimated cash flows discounted atusing the loan'sloan’s initial effective interest rate the loan's observable market price, or the fair value, of the collateral less estimated costs to sell, ifof the collateral for certain collateral dependent loans. For the collectively evaluated pools, the Company segments the loan isportfolio primarily by loan purpose and collateral dependent. Valuation allowancesinto 24 pools, which are established for collateral-dependent impaired loans for the difference between the loan amount and fair valuehomogeneous groups of collateral less estimated selling costs. For impaired loans that possess similar loss potential characteristics. The Company primarily utilizes the discounted cash flow (“DCF”) methodology for measurement of the required ACL. For a limited number of pools with a relatively small balance of unpaid principal, the Company utilizes the remaining life method. The DCF model implements probability of default (“PD”) and loss given default (“LGD”) calculations at the instrument level. PD and LGD are determined based on statistical analysis and correlation of historical losses with various economic factors over time. In general, the Company’s losses have not collateral dependent, a valuation allowance is established for the difference between the loan amountcorrelated well with economic factors, and the present valueCompany has utilized peer data where more appropriate. The Company defines a default to include an event of expected future cash flows discounted at the historical effective interest ratecharge off, an adverse (substandard or the observable market priceworse) internal credit rating, becoming delinquent 90 days or more, or being

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placed on nonaccrual status. A PD/LGD estimate is applied to a projected model of the loan. Impairment losses are recognized through an increase in the required allowance for loan losses. Cash receipts on loans deemed impaired are recorded based on the loan's separate status as a nonaccrual loan or an accrual status loan.


Some loans are accounted for in accordance with ASC 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. For these loans ("purchased credit impaired loans"), the Company recorded a fair value discount and began carrying them at book value less their face amount (see Note 5). For these loans, we determined the contractual amount and timing of undiscountedloan’s cashflow, including principal and interest payments, (the "undiscounted contractual cash flows"),with consideration for prepayment speeds, principal curtailments, and estimatedrecovery lag.

Loans acquired in a business combination that have experienced more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination are considered purchased credit deteriorated (“PCD”) loans. At the amountacquisition date, an estimate of expected credit losses is made for groups of PCD loans with similar risk characteristics and timingindividual PCD loans without similar risk characteristics. This initial ACL is allocated to individual PCD loans and added to the purchase price or acquisition date fair values to establish the initial amortized cost basis of undiscounted expected principal and interest payments, including expected prepayments (the "undiscounted expected cash flows"). Under acquired impaired loan accounting, the PCD loans. As the initial ACL is added to the purchase price, there is no credit loss expense recognized upon acquisition of a PCD loan. Any difference between the undiscounted contractual cash flows and the undiscounted expected cash flows is the nonaccretable difference. The nonaccretable difference is an estimateunpaid principal balance of the loss exposure of principal and interest related to the purchased credit impairedPCD loans and the amountamortized cost basis is subjectconsidered to changerelate to non-credit factors and results in a discount or premium. Discounts and premiums are recognized through interest income on a level-yield method over time based on the performancelife of the loans. The carrying value of purchased credit impaired loans is initially determined as the discounted expected cash flows. The excess of expected cash flows at acquisition over the initial fair value of the purchased credit impaired loans is referred to as the "accretable yield" and is recorded as interest income over the estimated life of the acquired loans using the level-yield method, if the timing and amount of the future cash flows is reasonably estimable. The carrying value of purchased credit impaired loans is reduced by payments received, both principal and interest, and increased by the portion of the accretable yield recognized as interest income. Subsequent to acquisition, the Company evaluates the purchased credit impaired loans on a quarterly basis. Increases in expected cash flows compared to those previously estimated increase the accretable yield and are recognized as interest income prospectively. Decreases in expected cash flows compared to those previously estimated decrease the accretable yield and may result in the establishment of an allowance for loan losses and a provision for loan losses. Purchased credit impaired loans are generally considered accruing and performing loans, as the loans accrete interest income over the estimated life of the loan when expected cash flows are reasonably estimable. Accordingly, purchased credit impaired loans that are contractually past due are still considered to be accruing and performing as long as there is an expectation that the estimated cash flows will be received. If the timing and amount of cash flows is not reasonably estimable, the loans may be classified as nonaccrual loans.


Loan fees and certain direct loan origination costs are deferred, and the net fee or cost is recognized as an adjustment to interest income using the interest method over the contractual life of the loans.

Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures. Off-balance sheet credit instruments include commitments to make loans, and commercial letters of credit, issued to meet customer financing needs. The Company’s exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the other party to the financial instrument for off-balance sheet loan commitments is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. Such financial instruments are recorded when they are funded. The ACL on off-balance sheet credit exposures is estimated by loan pool on a quarterly basis under the current CECL model using the same methodologies as portfolio loans, taking into consideration the likelihood that funding will occur and is included in other liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company records an ACL on off-balance sheet credit exposures, unless the commitments to extend credit are unconditionally cancelable.

Foreclosed Real Estate.Real estate acquired by foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure is initially recorded at fair value less estimated selling costs. Costscosts, establishing a new cost basis. Any costs for development and improvement of the property that are warranted are capitalized.


Valuations are periodically performed by management, and an allowance for losses is established by a charge to operations if the carrying value of a property exceeds its estimated fair value, less estimated selling costs.


Loans to facilitate the sale of real estate acquired in foreclosure are discounted if made at less than market rates. Discounts are amortized over the fixed interest period of each loan using the interest method.

Premises and Equipment. Premises and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and include expenditures for major betterments and renewals. Maintenance, repairs, and minor renewals are expensed as incurred. When property is retired or sold, the retired asset and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss taken into income. The Company reviews property and equipment for

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impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment loss recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the assets.

Depreciation is computed by use of straight-line and accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated lives are generally seven to forty years for premises, three to seven years for equipment, and three years for software.


Bank Owned Life Insurance. Bank owned life insurance policies are reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at the estimated cash surrender value. Changes in the cash surrender value of these policies, as well as a portion of the insurance proceeds received, are recorded in noninterest income in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

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Goodwill. The Company'sCompany’s goodwill is evaluated annually for impairment or more frequently if impairment indicators are present. A qualitative assessment is performed to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than the carrying amount, including goodwill. If, based on the evaluation, it is determined to be more likely than not that the fair value is less than the carrying value, then goodwill is tested further for impairment. If the implied fair value of goodwill is lower than its carrying amount, a goodwill impairment is indicated and goodwill is written down to its implied fair value. Subsequent increases in goodwill value are not recognized in the financial statements.


As of June 30, 2023, there was no impairment indicated, based on a qualitative assessment of goodwill, which considered: the market value of the Company’s common stock; concentrations of credit; profitability; nonperforming assets; capital levels; and results of recent regulatory examinations. There was no impairment of goodwill at March 31, 2024.

Intangible Assets.The Company'sCompany’s intangible assets at DecemberMarch 31, 20172024 included gross core deposit intangibles of $9.2$39.1 million with $4.5$16.9 million accumulated amortization, gross other identifiable intangibles of $3.8$6.4 million with accumulated amortization of $3.8$4.1 million, and mortgage and SBA servicing rights of $1.3$2.8 million. At June 30, 2017,2023, the Company'sCompany’s intangible assets included gross core deposit intangibles of $9.2$39.1 million with $3.8$14.0 million accumulated amortization, gross other identifiable intangibles of $3.8$6.4 million with accumulated amortization of $3.8$3.9 million, and mortgage and SBA servicing rights of $1.3$2.9 million. The Company'sCompany’s core deposit and other intangible assets are being amortized using the straight line method, in accordance with ASC 350, over periods ranging from five to seventen years, with amortization expense expected to be approximately $1.0 million in the remainder of fiscal 2018, $1.12024, $3.5 million in fiscal 2019, $982,0002025, $3.0 million in fiscal 2020, $523,0002026, $2.7 million in fiscal 2021, $482,0002027, $2.7 million in fiscal 2022,2028, and $963,000$11.5 million thereafter.

As of June 30, 2023, there was no impairment indicated, and there was no impairment of other intangible assets at March 31, 2024.

Income Taxes.The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with income tax accounting guidance (ASC 740, Income Taxes). The income tax accounting guidance results in two components of income tax expense: current and deferred. Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by applying the provisions of the enacted tax law to the taxable income or excess of deductions over revenues. The Company determines deferred income taxes using the liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which they occur.


Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will be realized or sustained upon examination. The term more likely than not means a likelihood of more than 50 percent; the terms examined and upon examination also include resolution of the related appeals or litigation processes, if any. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The determination of whether or not a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting date and is subject to management'smanagement’s judgment. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.


The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, on income taxes as a component of income tax expense.


The Company files consolidated income tax returns with its subsidiaries.

subsidiaries, the Bank and SB Real Estate Investments, LLC, with a tax year ended June 30. Southern Bank Real Estate Investments, LLC files a separate REIT return for federal tax purposes, and also files state income tax returns, with a tax year ended December 31.

Incentive Plan.Plans.The Company accounts for its Equity Incentive Plan (EIP), and Omnibus Incentive Plan (OIP) in accordance with ASC 718, "Share-Based“Share-Based Payment." Compensation expense is based on the market price of the Company'sCompany’s stock on the date the shares are granted and is recorded over the vesting period. The difference between the aggregate purchase pricegrant-date fair value and the fair value on the date the shares are considered earned represents a tax benefit to the Company that is recorded as an adjustment to income tax expense.

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Outside Directors'

Non-Employee Directors’ Retirement.The Bank has entered into adirectors’ retirement agreement with most outsideagreements beginning in April 1994 for non-employee directors since April 1994. The directors'and continued to do so for new non-employee directors joining the Bank’s board through December 2014. These directors’ retirement agreements provide that each participating non-employee directorsdirector (participant) shall receive, upon termination of service on the Board on or after age 60, other than termination for cause, a benefit in equal annual installments over a five year period. The benefit will be based upon the product of the participant'sparticipant’s vesting percentage and the total Board fees paid to the participant during the calendar year preceding termination of service on the Board. The vesting percentage shall be determined based upon the participant'sparticipant’s years of service on the Board, whether before or after the reorganization date.


Board.

In the event that the participant dies before collecting any or all of the benefits, the Bank shall pay the participant'sparticipant’s beneficiary. No benefitsBenefits shall not be payable to anyone other than the beneficiary, and shall terminate on the death of the beneficiary.

Stock Options. Compensation cost is measured based on the grant-date fair value of the equity instruments issued, and recognized over the vesting period during which an employee provides service in exchange for the award.

Earnings Per Share. Basic earnings per share available to common stockholders is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share available to common stockholders includes the effect of all weighted-average dilutive potential common shares (stock options and warrants)restricted stock grants) outstanding during each period.

Comprehensive Income. Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income (loss), net of applicable income taxes. Other comprehensive income (loss) includes unrealized appreciation (depreciation)depreciation on available-for-sale securities, unrealized appreciation (depreciation)depreciation on available-for-sale securities for which a portion of an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized in income, and changes in the funded status of defined benefit pension plans.


Transfers Between Fair Value Hierarchy Levels. Transfers in and out of Level 1 (quoted market prices), Level 2 (other significant observable inputs) and Level 3 (significant unobservable inputs) are recognized on the period ending date.


Wealth Management Assets and Fees. Assets managed in fiduciary or investment management accounts by the Company are not included in the consolidated balance sheets since such items are not assets of the Company or its subsidiaries. Fees from fiduciary or investment management activities are recorded on a cash basis over the period in which the service is provided. Fees are generally a function of the market value of assets managed and administered, the volume of transactions, and fees for other services rendered, as set forth in the agreement between the customer and the Company. This revenue recognition involves the use of estimates and assumptions, including components that are calculated based on asset valuations and transaction volumes. Any out-of-pocket expenses or services not typically covered by the fee schedule for fiduciary activities are charged directly to the account on a gross basis as revenue is incurred. The following paragraphs summarizeSouthern Wealth Management division, which is a division of the impactBank, held fiduciary assets totaling $104.8 million and $102.0 million as of new accounting pronouncements:


March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively, and investment management assets totaling $480.0 million and $464.2 million as of March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

New Accounting Pronouncements:

In March 2017,January 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2017-08, Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees(“FASB”), published ASU 2021-01, “Reference Rate Reform. (Topic 848)”. ASU 2021-01 clarified that certain optional expedients and Other Costs: Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities (Subtopic 310-20).exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. The Update amendsASU also amended the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. The Update requiresexpedients and exceptions in Topic 848 to capture the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. For public companies, the ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company elected to adopt the ASU early, and there was not a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.


In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350), Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.  The objectiveincremental consequences of the Update isscope clarification and to expandtailor the simplificationexisting guidance to derivative instruments affected by the discounting transition. An entity may elect to apply the amendments in this update on a full retrospective basis as of the subsequent measurement of goodwill to include public business entities and not-for-profit entities.  The simplification eliminates Step 2any date from the goodwill impairment test, which measures a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair valuebeginning of the reporting unit's goodwill with the carrying amount ofan interim period that goodwill.  For public companies that are U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filers, the ASUincludes or is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods, and should be appliedsubsequent to March 12, 2020, or on a prospective basis.  Earlybasis to new modifications from any date within an interim period that includes or is subsequent to the date of the issuance of a final 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,

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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 the accounting effects are recorded through the end of the hedging 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 is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017.    Managementof ASU 2021-01 was extended from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2024. The Company is evaluating the impact of the new guidance,this ASU but does not expect the adoption of this guidanceit to have a material impact on the Company'sCompany’s consolidated financial statements.


In October 2016,March 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes2023-02, “Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 740).  The Update provides guidance323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method.” This ASU permits reporting entities to improveelect to account for tax equity investments, regardless of the accountingtax credit program for which the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory.credits are received, using the proportional amortization method if certain conditions are met. Under the new guidance, companies should recognizeproportional amortization method, an entity amortizes the initial cost of the investment in proportion to the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an assetcredits and other than inventory whenincome tax benefits received and recognizes the transfer occurs.  Intellectual propertynet amortization and property, plant,income tax credits and equipment, are two common examples of assets includedother income tax benefits in the scopeincome statement as a component of this Update.  For public companies,income tax expense. A reporting entity makes an accounting policy election to apply the ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  Management is evaluating the impact of the new guidance, but does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash payments.  The Update provides guidance on how certain cash receipts and payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows, with the objective of reducing the diversity in practice.  The Update addresses eight specific cash flow issues.  For public companies, the ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and should be applied retrospectively.  Management is evaluating the impact of the new guidance, but does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326).  The Update amends guidance on reporting credit losses for assets held at amortized cost basis and available for sale debt securities. For assets held at amortized cost basis, Topic 326 eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold in current GAAP and, instead, requires an entity to reflect its current estimate of all expected credit losses. The Update affects loans, debt securities, trade receivables, net investments in leases, off balance sheet credit exposures, and any other financial assets not excluded from the scope that have the contractual right to receive cash.  For public companies, the ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  Early adoption is available beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Adoption will be appliedproportional amortization method on a modified retrospectivetax-credit-program-by-tax-credit-program basis throughrather than electing to apply the proportional amortization method at the reporting entity level or to individual investments. This ASU also requires specific disclosures of investments that generate income tax credits and other income tax benefits from a cumulative-effect adjustmenttax credit program for which the entity has elected to retained earnings. Management is evaluatingapply the impact, if any, this new guidance will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements, but cannot yet reasonably estimate the impact of adoption.  The Company has formed a working group of key personnel responsible for the allowance for loan losses estimate and has initiated its evaluation of the data and systems requirements of adoption of the Update.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.  The objective of the Update is to simplify the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes and forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows.  The Update was effective for the Company beginning July 1, 2017, and did not have a material effect on the Company's income taxes or the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases," to revise the accounting related to lease accounting.  Under the new guidance, a lessee is required to record a right-of-use (ROU) asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months.proportional amortization method. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  Adoption of the standard requires the use of a modified retrospective transition approach for all periods presented at the time of adoption.  Management is evaluating the impact of the new guidance, but2023. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidanceASU 2023-02 to have a material impact on the Company'sits consolidated financial statements.

On July 1, 2023, the Company adopted ASU No. 2022-02, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures.” ASU 2022-02 eliminates the accounting guidance for TDRs in ASC 310-40, “Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors” for entities that have adopted the CECL model introduced by ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” ASU 2022-02 also requires that public business entities disclose current-period gross charge offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases within the scope of Subtopic 326-20, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses – Measured at Amortized Cost.” The adoption of this update did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In January 2016,December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, "Recognition2023-09, “Income Taxes - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (Topic 740)”. ASU 2023-09 was issued to address requests by investors and Measurementcreditors for enhanced transparency and decision usefulness of Financial Assetsincome tax disclosures. Public business entities (PBEs) would be required to prepare an annual detailed, tabular tax rate reconciliation. All other entities would be required to provide qualitative disclosure on specific categories and Financial Liabilities,"individual jurisdictions that result in significant differences between the statutory and effective tax rates. All entities would be required to generally require equity investments be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in netannually disclose taxes paid disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign taxes, as well as disaggregating taxes by individual jurisdiction if taxes paid exceed 5% of total income simplify the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily-determinable fair value, and change disclosure and presentation requirements regarding financial instruments and other comprehensive income, and clarify that an entity should evaluate the needtaxes paid. The ASU is effective for a valuation allowance on a deferred tax asset related to available-for-sale securities in combination with the entity's other deferred tax assets. For public entities, the guidance is effectivePBEs for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is evaluating the new guidance, but2024. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidanceASU 2023-09 to have a material impact on the Company'sits consolidated financial statements.statements.


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In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606):  Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09.  In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Summary and Amendments that Create Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and Other Assets and Deferred Costs—Contracts with Customers (Subtopic 340-40). The guidance in this Update supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition, and most industry-specific guidance throughout the industry topics of the codification. For public companies, the original Update was to be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016.  The current ASU states that the provisions of ASU 2014-09 should be applied to annual reporting periods, including interim periods, beginning after December 15, 2017.  The Company does not expect the new standard to result in a material change to our accounting for revenue because the majority of our financial instruments are not within the scope of Topic 606, however, it may result in new disclosure requirements.
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Note 3:  Available for Sale Securities


The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses, ACL, and approximate fair value of securities available for sale consisted of the following:


  December 31, 2017 
     Gross  Gross  Estimated 
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
(dollars in thousands) Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
             
Investment and mortgage backed securities:            
  U.S. government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) $10,452  $2  $(63) $10,391 
  State and political subdivisions  54,020   610   (318)  54,312 
  Other securities  5,899   387   (470)  5,816 
  Mortgage-backed: GSE residential  78,486   97   (749)  77,834 
     Total investments and mortgage-backed securities $148,857  $1,096  $(1,600) $148,353 
                 
                 
  June 30, 2017 
      Gross  Gross  Estimated 
  Amortized  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
(dollars in thousands) Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
                 
Investment and mortgage backed securities:                
  U.S. government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) $10,433  $17  $(12) $10,438 
  State and political subdivisions  49,059   1,046   (127)  49,978 
  Other securities  6,017   306   (598)  5,725 
  Mortgage-backed GSE residential  78,088   490   (303)  78,275 
     Total investments and mortgage-backed securities $143,597  $1,859  $(1,040) $144,416 


March 31, 2024

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

Allowance

Estimated

 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

for

 

Fair

(dollars in thousands)

    

Cost

    

Gains

    

Losses

    

Credit Losses

    

Value

Debt and equity securities:

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

$

30,008

$

25

$

(1,925)

$

$

28,108

Corporate obligations

35,826

126

(2,139)

33,813

Asset backed securities

63,561

1,514

(280)

64,795

Other securities

 

5,657

 

21

 

(70)

 

 

5,608

Total debt and equity securities

135,052

1,686

(4,414)

132,324

Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs):

Residential MBS issued by governmental sponsored enterprises (GSEs)

107,807

645

(7,471)

100,981

Commercial MBS issued by GSEs

65,311

150

(6,404)

59,057

CMOs issued by GSEs

149,899

58

(8,630)

141,327

Total MBS and CMOs

 

323,017

 

853

 

(22,505)

 

301,365

Total AFS securities

$

458,069

$

2,539

$

(26,919)

$

$

433,689

June 30, 2023

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

Allowance

Estimated

 

Amortized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

for

 

Fair

(dollars in thousands)

    

Cost

    

Gains

    

Losses

    

Credit Losses

    

Value

Debt and equity securities:

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

$

45,285

$

20

$

(2,737)

$

$

42,568

Corporate obligations

35,700

19

(3,181)

32,538

Asset backed securities

67,897

1,274

(545)

68,626

Other securities

3,587

 

39

 

(56)

 

3,570

Total debt and equity securities

152,469

1,352

(6,519)

147,302

Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs):

Residential MBS issued by governmental sponsored enterprises (GSEs)

97,612

122

(7,610)

90,124

Commercial MBS issued by GSEs

60,333

11

(6,959)

53,385

CMOs issued by GSEs

135,202

9

(8,468)

126,743

Total MBS and CMOs

 

293,147

 

142

 

(23,037)

 

 

270,252

Total AFS securities

$

445,616

$

1,494

$

(29,556)

$

$

417,554

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investment and mortgage-backed securities,MBS, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties.


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  December 31, 2017 
  Amortized  Estimated 
(dollars in thousands) Cost  Fair Value 
   Within one year $4,229  $4,232 
   After one year but less than five years  17,610   17,596 
   After five years but less than ten years  21,316   21,459 
   After ten years  27,216   27,232 
      Total investment securities  70,371   70,519 
   Mortgage-backed securities  78,486   77,834 
     Total investments and mortgage-backed securities $148,857  $148,353 

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Amortized

 

Estimated

(dollars in thousands)

    

Cost

    

Fair Value

Within one year

$

1,455

$

1,438

After one year but less than five years

 

25,465

 

24,522

After five years but less than ten years

 

59,624

 

57,701

After ten years

 

48,508

 

48,663

Total investment securities

 

135,052

 

132,324

MBS and CMOs

 

323,017

 

301,365

Total AFS securities

$

458,069

$

433,689

The carrying value of investment and mortgage-backed securitiesMBS pledged as collateral to secure public deposits and securities sold under agreements to repurchase amounted to $121.4$268.0 million and $253.9 million at DecemberMarch 31, 20172024 and $114.1 million at June 30, 2017.2023, respectively. The securities pledged consist of marketable securities, including $9.4$137.3 million and $6.5$129.2 million of U.S. Government and Federal Agency Obligations, $41.3MBS, $107.5 million and $50.5$94.8 million of Mortgage-Backed Securities, $26.3CMOs, $18.7 million and $19.9 million of Collateralized Mortgage Obligations, $44.1 million and $36.8$26.5 million of State and Political Subdivisions Obligations, and $300,000$4.5 million and $400,000$3.4 million of Other Securities at DecemberMarch 31, 2024 and June 30, 2017,2023, respectively.


Gains of $51,452 were recognized from sales of available-for-sale securities in each of the three- and six- month periods ended December 31, 2017.  Losses of $14,345 were recognized from sales of available-for-sale securities in each of the three- and six- month periods ended December 31, 2017.  There were no sales of available-for-sale securities in the three- and six- month periods ended December 31, 2016.
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The following tables show our investments'the Company’s investments’ 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 for which an ACL has not been recorded at DecemberMarch 31, 2024 and June 30, 2017:


  December 31, 2017 
  Less than 12 months  12 months or more  Total 
     Unrealized     Unrealized     Unrealized 
  Fair Value  Losses  Fair Value  Losses  Fair Value  Losses 
(dollars in thousands)                  
  U.S. government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) $5,931  $30  $2,465  $33  $8,396  $63 
  Obligations of state and political subdivisions  14,502   150   8,306   168   22,808   318 
  Other securities  -   -   1,271   470   1,271   470 
  Mortgage-backed securities  47,655   296   20,494   453   68,149   749 
    Total investments and mortgage-backed securities $68,088  $476  $32,536  $1,124  $100,624  $1,600 
                         
  June 30, 2017 
  Less than 12 months  12 months or more  Total 
      Unrealized      Unrealized      Unrealized 
  Fair Value  Losses  Fair Value  Losses  Fair Value  Losses 
(dollars in thousands)                        
  U.S. government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) $6,457  $12  $-  $-  $6,457  $12 
  Obligations of state and political subdivisions  12,341   127   256   -   12,597   127 
  Other securities  -   -   1,160   598   1,160   598 
  Mortgage-backed securities  29,836   267   2,285   36   32,121   303 
    Total investments and mortgage-backed securities $48,634  $406  $3,701  $634  $52,335  $1,040 


Other securities.  At December 31, 2017, there were three pooled trust preferred securities with an estimated fair value2023:

March 31, 2024

 

Less than 12 months

 

12 months or more

 

Total

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

(dollars in thousands)

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

$

1,831

$

8

$

21,855

$

1,917

$

23,686

$

1,925

Corporate obligations

26,908

2,139

26,908

2,139

Asset backed securities

10,464

280

10,464

280

Other securities

4,709

24

284

46

4,993

70

MBS and CMOs

 

72,766

 

831

 

188,120

 

21,674

 

260,886

 

22,505

Total AFS securities

$

79,306

$

863

$

247,631

$

26,056

$

326,937

$

26,919

June 30, 2023

 

Less than 12 months

 

12 months or more

 

Total

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

 

Unrealized

(dollars in thousands)

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

    

Fair Value

    

Losses

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

$

11,574

$

184

$

26,763

$

2,553

$

38,337

$

2,737

Corporate obligations

14,709

1,074

13,821

2,107

28,530

3,181

Asset backed securities

22,628

263

698

282

23,326

545

Other securities

1,970

11

350

45

2,320

56

MBS and CMOs

 

87,354

 

1,525

 

145,673

 

21,512

 

233,027

 

23,037

Total AFS securities

$

138,235

$

3,057

$

187,305

$

26,499

$

325,540

$

29,556

Obligations of $943,000state and political subdivisions. The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in obligations of $465,000state and political subdivisions include five individual securities which have been in a continuousan unrealized loss position for twelveless than 12 months or more. Theseand 45 individual securities which have been in an unrealized loss position for more than 12 months. The securities are performing and are of high credit quality. The unrealized losses were primarily due to the long-term nature of the pooled trust preferred securities and a reduced demand for these securities, and concerns regarding the financial institutions that issued the underlying trust preferred securities. Rules adoptedcaused by the federal banking agenciesincreases in December 2013 to implement Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Act (the "Volcker Rule") generally prohibit banking entities from engaging in proprietary trading and from investing in, sponsoring,market interest rates since purchase or having certain relationships with a hedge fund or private equity fund. All pooled trust preferred securities owned by the Company were included in a January 2014 listing of securities which the agencies considered to be grandfathered with regard to these prohibitions; as such, banking entities are permitted to retain their interest in these securities, provided the interest was acquired on or before December 10, 2013, unless acquired pursuant to a merger or acquisition.


The December 31, 2017, cash flow analysis for these three securities indicated it is probable the Company will receive all contracted principal and related interest projected. The cash flow analysis used in making this determination was based on anticipated default, recovery, and prepayment rates, and the resulting cash flows were discounted based on the yield spread anticipated at the time the securities were purchased. Other inputs include the actual collateral attributes, which include credit ratings and other performance indicators of the underlying financial institutions, including profitability, capital ratios, and asset quality. Assumptions for these three securities included annualized prepayments of 1.3 to 1.7 percent; recoveries of 21 percent on currently deferred issuers within the next two years; new deferrals of 40 to 50 basis points annually; and eventual recoveries of eight to ten percent of new deferrals.

One of these three securities has continued to receive cash interest payments in full since our purchase; two of the three securities received principal-in-kind (PIK), in lieu of cash interest, for a period of time following the recession and financial crisis which began in 2008, but have since resumed cash interest payments. One of the two securities which were in PIK status resumed cash interest payments during fiscal 2014, and the second resumed cash interest payments during fiscal 2017. Our cash flow analysis indicates that cash interest payments are expected to continue for the three securities. Because the Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is more likely than not more-likely-than-not that the Company will not be required to sell these securities prior to recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Company has not recorded an ACL on these securities.

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Corporate and other Obligations. The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in corporate obligations include one security which has been in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and 19 individual securities which have been in an unrealized loss position for more than 12 months. The securities are performing and are of high credit quality. The unrealized losses were caused by increases in market interest rates since purchase or acquisition. Because the Company does not considerintend to sell these investmentssecurities and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2017.


At December 31, 2008, analysissell these securities prior to recovery of a fourth pooled trust preferred security indicated other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI). The loss recognized at that time reduced thetheir amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Company has not recorded an ACL on these securities.

Asset-Backed securities. The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in asset-backed securities include no individual securities which have been in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months and six individual securities which have been in an unrealized loss position for more than 12 months. The securities are performing and are of high credit quality. The unrealized loss was caused by variations in market interest rates since purchase or acquisition. Because the security,Company does not intend to sell these securities and asit is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell these securities prior to recovery of December 31, 2017, the estimated fair value of the security exceeds the new, lowertheir amortized cost basis.

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basis, which may be maturity, the Company has not recorded an ACL on these securities.

MBS and CMOs. The unrealized losses on the Company’s investments in MBS and CMOs include 21 individual securities which have been in an unrealized loss position for less than 12 months, and 113 individual securities which have been in an unrealized loss position for 12 months or more. The securities are performing and are of high credit quality. The unrealized losses were caused by increases in market interest rates since purchase or acquisition. Because the Company does not intend to sell these securities and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell these securities prior to recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be maturity, the Company has not recorded an ACL on these securities.

The Company does not believe that any other individual unrealized loss as of DecemberMarch 31, 2017, represents OTTI.2024, is the result of a credit loss. However, the Company could be required to recognize OTTI lossesan ACL in future periods with respect to its available for sale investment securities portfolio. The amount and timing of any additional OTTI will depend on the decline in the underlying cash flows of the securities. 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 the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified.


Credit losses recognized on investments. As described above, one of the Company's investments in trust preferred securities experienced fair value deterioration due to There were no credit losses but is not otherwise other-than-temporarily impaired. During fiscal 2009, the Company adopted ASC 820, formerly FASB Staff Position 157-4, "Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly."  The following table provides information about the trust preferred security for which only a credit loss was recognized in income and other losses areor recorded in other comprehensive income (loss)loss for the three-monththree- and nine- month periods ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172024 and 2016.

  Accumulated Credit Losses 
  Six-Month Period Ended 
(dollars in thousands) December 31, 
  2017  2016 
Credit losses on debt securities held      
Beginning of period $340  $352 
  Additions related to OTTI losses not previously recognized  -   - 
  Reductions due to sales  -   - 
  Reductions due to change in intent or likelihood of sale  -   - 
  Additions related to increases in previously-recognized OTTI losses  -   - 
  Reductions due to increases in expected cash flows  (6)  (6)
End of period $334  $346 


2023.

Note 4:  Loans and Allowance for LoanCredit Losses


Classes of loans are summarized as follows:


(dollars in thousands) December 31, 2017  June 30, 2017 
Real Estate Loans:      
      Residential $447,401  $442,463 
      Construction  86,088   106,782 
      Commercial  655,996   603,922 
Consumer loans  66,725   63,651 
Commercial loans  246,165   247,184 
   1,502,375   1,464,002 
Loans in process  (32,536)  (50,740)
Deferred loan fees, net  3   6 
Allowance for loan losses  (16,867)  (15,538)
      Total loans $1,452,975  $1,397,730 

(dollars in thousands)

    

March 31, 2024

    

June 30, 2023

Real Estate Loans:

Residential

$

1,200,723

$

1,133,417

Construction

 

432,030

 

550,052

Commercial

 

1,608,935

 

1,562,379

Consumer loans

 

140,123

 

133,515

Commercial loans

 

616,603

 

599,030

 

3,998,414

 

3,978,393

Loans in process

 

(226,969)

 

(359,196)

Deferred loan fees, net

 

(251)

 

(299)

Allowance for credit losses

 

(51,336)

 

(47,820)

Total loans

$

3,719,858

$

3,571,078

The Company'sCompany’s lending activities consist of origination oforiginating loans secured by mortgages on one- to four-family residences and commercial and agricultural real estate, construction loans on residential and commercial properties, commercial and agricultural business loans and consumer loans. The Company has also occasionallyAt March 31, 2024, the Bank had purchased loan participation interests originated by other lenders and secured by properties generally locatedparticipations in the states of Missouri and Arkansas.

69 loans totaling $174.6 million, as compared to 86 loans totaling $155.6 million at June 30, 2023.

Residential Mortgage Lending.The Company actively originates loans for the acquisition or refinance of one- to four-family residences. This category includes both fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage ("ARM"(“ARM”) loans amortizing over

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periods of up to 30 years, and the properties securing such loans may be owner-occupied or non-owner-occupied. Single-family residential loans do not generally exceed 90% of the lower of the appraised value or purchase price of the secured property. Substantially all of the one- to four-family residential mortgage originations in the Company'sCompany’s portfolio are located within the Company'sCompany’s primary lending area.


General risks related to one- to four-family residential lending include stability of borrower income and collateral values.

The Company also originates loans secured by multi-family residential properties that are often located outside the Company'sCompany’s primary lending area but made to borrowers who operate within theour primary market area. The majority

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of the multi-family residential loans that arehave been originated by the BankCompany are amortized over periods generally up to 25 years, with balloon maturities typically up to ten years. Both fixed and adjustable interest rates are offered and it is typical for the Company to include an interest rate "floor"“floor” and "ceiling"“ceiling” in the loan agreement. Generally, multi-family residential loans do not exceed 85% of the lower of the appraised value or purchase price of the secured property.

General risks related to multi-family residential lending include rental demand and supply, rental rates, and vacancies, as well as collateral values and borrower leverage.

Commercial Real Estate Lending.The Company actively originates loans secured by owner- and non-owner-occupied commercial real estate including farmland, single- and multi-tenant retail properties, restaurants, hotels, land (improved unimproved, and farmland)unimproved), strip shoppingnursing homes and other healthcare facilities, warehouses and distribution centers, retail establishmentsconvenience stores, automobile dealerships and other automotive-related services, and other businesses. These properties are typically owned and operated by borrowers headquartered within the Company'sCompany’s primary lending area, however, the property may be located outside our primary lending area.


Risks to owner-occupied commercial real estate lending generally include the continued profitable operation of the borrower’s enterprise, as well as general collateral values, and may be heightened by unique, specific uses of the property serving as collateral. Non-owner-occupied commercial real estate lending risks include tenant demand and performance, lease rates, and vacancies, as well as collateral values and borrower leverage. These factors may be influenced by general economic conditions in the region, or in the United States generally. Risks to lending on farmland include unique factors such as commodity prices, yields, input costs, and weather, as well as farmland values.

Most commercial real estate loans originated by the Company generally are based on amortization schedules of up to 25 years with monthly principal and interest payments. Generally, the interest rate received on these loans is fixed for a maturity forof up to seventen years, with a balloon payment due at maturity. Alternatively, for some loans, the interest rate adjusts at least annually after an initial period up to seven years. The Company typically includes an interest rate "floor"“floor” in the loan agreement. Generally, improved commercial real estate loan amounts do not exceed 80% of the lower of the appraised value or the purchase price of the secured property. Agricultural real estate terms offered differ slightly, with amortization schedules of up to 25 years with an 80% loan-to-value ratio, or 30 years with a 75% loan-to-value ratio.


Construction Lending.The Company originates real estate loans secured by property or land that is under construction or development. Construction loans originated by the Company are generally secured by mortgage loans forto finance the construction of owner occupiedowner-occupied residential real estate, or to finance speculative construction secured byof residential real estate, land development, or owner-operated or non-owner occupied commercial real estate. During construction, these loans typically require monthly interest-only payments, and havewith single-family residential construction loans having maturities ranging from six to twelve months, while multi-family or commercial construction loans typically mature in 12 to 36 months. Once construction is completed, construction loans may be converted to permanent status with monthly payments using amortization schedules of up to 30 years on residential and generally up to 25 years on commercial real estate.


Construction and development lending risks generally include successful timely and on-budget completion of the project, followed by the sale of the property in the case of land development or non-owner-occupied real estate, or the long-term occupancy of the property by the builder in the case of owner-occupied construction. Changes in real estate values or other economic conditions may impact the ability of a borrower to sell property developed for that purpose.

While the Company typically utilizes relatively short maturity periods ranging from 6 to 12 months to closely monitor the inherent risks associated with construction loans for these loans, weather conditions, change orders, availability of materials and/or labor, and other factors may contribute to the lengthening of a project, thus necessitating the need to renew the construction loan at the balloon maturity. Such extensions are typically executed in incremental three monththree-month periods to facilitate project completion. The Company'sCompany’s average term of construction loans is approximately eight12 months. During construction, loans typically require monthly interest onlyinterest-only payments which may allow the Company an opportunity to monitor for early

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signs of financial difficulty should the borrower fail to make a required monthly payment. Additionally, during the construction phase, the Company typically obtainsperforms interim inspections completed by an independent third party.  This monitoringwhich further allowsprovide the Company an opportunity to assess risk. At DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, construction loans outstanding included 5741 loans, totaling $10.7$18.0 million, for which a modification had been agreed to. At June 30, 2017,2023, construction loans outstanding included 5053 loans, totaling $10.3$33.4 million, for which a modification had been agreed to. AllIn general, these modifications were solely for the purpose of extending the maturity date due to conditions described above.  None ofabove, pursuant to the Company’s normal underwriting and monitoring procedures. As these modifications were not executed due to financial difficulty on the part of the borrower, and, therefore,they were not accounted for as TDRs.


modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.

Consumer Lending. The Company offers a variety of secured consumer loans, including home equity, direct and indirect automobile loans, second mortgages, mobile home loans and loans secured by deposits. The Company originates substantially all of its consumer loans in its primary lending area. Usually, consumer loans are originated with fixed rates for terms of up to five years,66 months, with the exception of home equity lines of credit, which are variable, tied to the prime rate of interest and are for a period of ten years.


Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are secured with a deed of trust and are issued up to 100%90% of the appraised or assessed value of the property securing the line of credit, less the outstanding balance on the first mortgage and are typically issued for a term of ten years. Interest rates on the HELOCs are generally adjustable. Interest rates are based upon the loan-to-value ratio of the property with better rates given to borrowers with more equity.


Risks related to HELOC lending generally include the stability of borrower income and collateral values.

Automobile loans originated by the Company include both direct loans and a smaller amount of loans originated by auto dealers. The Company generally pays a negotiated fee back to the dealer for indirect loans. Typically, automobile loans are made for terms of up to 6066 months for new and used vehicles. Loans secured by automobiles have fixed rates and are generally made in amounts up to 100% of the purchase price of the vehicle.

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Risks to automobile and other consumer lending generally include the stability of borrower income and borrower willingness to repay.

Commercial Business Lending. The Company'sCompany’s commercial business lending activities encompass loans with a variety of purposes and security, including loans to finance accounts receivable, inventory, equipment and operating lines of credit, including agricultural production and equipment loans. The Company offers both fixed and adjustable rate commercial business loans. Generally, commercial loans secured by fixed assets are amortized over periods up to five years, while commercial operating lines of credit or agricultural production lines are generally for a one year period. Commercial lending risk is primarily driven by the borrower’s successful generation of cash flow from their business enterprise sufficient to service debt, and may be influenced by factors specific to the borrower and industry, or by general economic conditions in the region or in the United States generally. Agricultural production or equipment lending includes unique additional risk factors such as commodity prices, yields, input costs, and weather, as well as farm equipment values.

Allowance for Credit Losses. The PCL for the three- and nine- month periods ended March 31, 2024, was $900,000 and $2.7 million, respectively, compared to $10.1 million and $16.3 million in the same periods of the prior fiscal year. The PCL for the nine- month period ended March 31, 2024 was the result of a $4.9 million provision attributable to the ACL for loan balances outstanding, partially offset by a recovery of $2.2 million in provision attributable to the allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures. In the same period of the prior fiscal year, the ACL required for PCD loans acquired in the Citizens merger was $1.1 million, and was funded through purchase accounting adjustments, while the ACL required for non-PCD loans acquired in the Citizens merger was $5.2 million, and was funded through a charge to PCL. Additionally, the allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures in the prior period was increased by $1.8 million due to the Citizens merger and funded through a charge to PCL. Exclusive of the charges required as a result of the Citizens merger, the Company would have recorded a PCL of approximately $3.1 million and $9.3 million for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2023, respectively, of which $2.0 million and $6.6 million, respectively, were attributable to the required ACL for loan balances outstanding, while $1.1 million and $2.7 million, respectively, were attributable to the required allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures, for the three- and nine-month periods. The Company’s assessment of the economic outlook at March 31, 2024, was slightly improved as compared to the assessment as of June 30, 2023. Qualitative adjustments in the Company’s ACL model were slightly decreased based on a reduction in the pace of growth in the Company’s loan portfolio. The Company modestly increased ACL adjustments to some individually analyzed classified loans that have been slow to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and other


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smaller balance loans. As a percentage of average loans outstanding, the Company recorded net charge offs of five basis points (annualized) for the first nine months of fiscal 2024 compared to two basis points in the same period of the prior fiscal year. Decreased provisioning for off-balance sheet credit exposures is attributable primarily to changes in the level of outstanding credit commitments. The Company has estimated its expected credit losses as of March 31, 2024, under ASC 326-20, and management believes the ACL as of that date is adequate based on that estimate. Specifically, management considered the following primary qualitative items in its estimate of the ACL:

●  economic conditions and projections as provided by Moody’s Analytics, including baseline and downside scenarios, were utilized in the Company’s estimate at March 31, 2024. Economic factors considered in the projections included national and state levels of unemployment, and national and state rates of inflation-adjusted growth in the gross domestic product. Economic conditions are considered to be a moderate and stable risk factor, relative to June 30, 2023;

● the pace of growth of the Company’s loan portfolio, exclusive of acquisitions or government guaranteed loans, relative to overall economic growth. This measure is considered to be a moderate and slightly decreasing risk factor, relative to June 30, 2023;

● levels and trends for loan delinquencies nationally and in the region. This is considered to be a low and stable risk factor, relative to June 30, 2023;

PCD Loans. In connection with the acquisition of Citizens Bancshares, Co. (“Citizens”) on January 20, 2023, and Fortune Financial Corporation (“Fortune”) on February 25, 2022, the Company acquired loans both with and without evidence of credit quality deterioration since origination. Acquired loans are recorded at their fair value at the time of acquisition with no carryover from the acquired institution’s previously recorded allowance for loan and lease losses. Acquired loans are accounted for under ASC 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses.

The fair value of acquired loans recorded at the time of acquisition is based upon several factors, including the timing and payment of expected cash flows, as adjusted for estimated credit losses and prepayments, and then discounting these cash flows using comparable market rates. The resulting fair value adjustment is recorded in the form of a premium or discount to the unpaid principal balance of the respective loans. As it relates to acquired loans that, as of the date of acquisition, have experienced a more-than-insignificant deterioration in credit quality since origination, the net premium or net discount is adjusted to reflect the Company’s allowance for credit losses recorded for PCD loans at the time of acquisition, and the remaining fair value adjustment is accreted or amortized into interest income over the remaining life of the respective loans. As it relates to loans not classified as PCD (“non-PCD”) loans, the credit loss and yield components of their fair value adjustment are aggregated, and the resulting net premium or net discount is accreted or amortized into interest income over the remaining life of the respective loans. The Company records an ACL for non-PCD loans at the time of acquisition through provision expense, and therefore, no further adjustments are made to the net premium or net discount for non-PCD loans.

Loans that the Company acquired from Citizens and Fortune, that at the time of acquisition had more-than-insignificant deterioration of credit quality since origination, are classified as PCD loans and presented in the tables below at acquisition carrying value:

(dollars in thousands)

    

January 20, 2023

PCD Loans – Citizens

Purchase price of PCD loans at acquisition

$

27,481

Allowance for credit losses at acquisition

 

(1,121)

Fair value of PCD loans at acquisition

$

26,360

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(dollars in thousands)

    

February 25, 2022

PCD Loans – Fortune

Purchase price of PCD loans at acquisition

$

15,055

Allowance for credit losses at acquisition

 

(120)

Fair value of PCD loans at acquisition

$

14,935

The following tables present the balance in the ACL based on portfolio segment as of March 31, 2024 and 2023, and activity in the ACL for the three- and nine- month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:

At period end and for the nine months ended March 31, 2024

 

Residential

Construction

 

Commercial

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

Real Estate

    

Real Estate

    

Real Estate

    

Consumer

    

Commercial

    

Total

Allowance for credit losses:

Balance, beginning of period

$

15,641

$

2,664

$

22,838

$

909

$

5,768

$

47,820

Provision (benefit) charged to expense

 

(151)

 

(28)

 

4,250

 

185

 

594

 

4,850

Losses charged off

 

(133)

(289)

(496)

(263)

(249)

 

(1,430)

Recoveries

 

18

69

9

 

96

Balance, end of period

$

15,357

$

2,347

$

26,610

$

900

$

6,122

$

51,336

At period end and for the three months ended March 31, 2024

Residential

Construction

Commercial

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

Real Estate

    

Real Estate

    

Real Estate

    

Consumer

    

Commercial

    

Total

Allowance for credit losses:

Balance, beginning of period

 

$

15,096

 

$

2,864

 

$

25,177

 

$

890

 

$

6,057

 

$

50,084

Provision (benefit) charged to expense

262

(517)

1,433

53

127

1,358

Losses charged off

(1)

(48)

(65)

(114)

Recoveries

5

3

8

Balance, end of period

 

$

15,357

 

$

2,347

 

$

26,610

 

$

900

 

$

6,122

 

$

51,336

At period end and for the nine months ended March 31, 2023

 

Residential

Construction

 

Commercial

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

Real Estate

    

Real Estate

    

Real Estate

    

Consumer

    

Commercial

    

Total

Allowance for credit losses:

Balance, beginning of period

$

8,908

$

2,220

$

16,838

$

710

$

4,516

$

33,192

Initial ACL on PCD loans

96

12

628

164

221

1,121

Provision charged to expense

 

4,462

 

1,406

 

1,324

 

283

 

4,325

 

11,800

Losses charged off

 

(2)

 

 

(245)

 

(189)

 

(17)

 

(453)

Recoveries

 

1

 

 

 

18

 

6

 

25

Balance, end of period

$

13,465

$

3,638

$

18,545

$

986

$

9,051

$

45,685

At period end and for the three months ended March 31, 2023

Residential

Construction

Commercial

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

Real Estate

    

Real Estate

    

Real Estate

    

Consumer

    

Commercial

    

Total

Allowance for credit losses:

Balance, beginning of period

 

$

12,499

 

$

2,754

 

$

16,806

 

$

761

 

$

4,663

 

$

37,483

Initial ACL on PCD loans

96

12

628

164

221

1,121

Provision charged to expense

870

872

1,111

165

4,167

7,185

Losses charged off

(113)

(113)

Recoveries

9

9

Balance, end of period

 

$

13,465

 

$

3,638

 

$

18,545

 

$

986

 

$

9,051

 

$

45,685

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The following tables present the balance in the allowance for loan losses and the recorded investment in loans (excluding loans in process and deferred loan fees)off-balance sheet credit exposure based on portfolio segment and impairment methods as of DecemberMarch 31, 2024 and June 30, 2017,2023, and activity in the allowance for loan losses for the three- and six-monthnine- month periods ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172024 and 2016:


  
At period end and for the six months ended December 31, 2017
 
  Residential  Construction  Commercial          
(dollars in thousands) Real Estate  Real Estate  Real Estate  Consumer  Commercial  Total 
Allowance for loan losses:                  
      Balance, beginning of period $3,230  $964  $7,068  $757  $3,519  $15,538 
      Provision charged to expense  133   (78)  1,271   125   60   1,511 
      Losses charged off  (78)  -   (36)  (58)  (21)  (193)
      Recoveries  1   -   -   4   6   11 
      Balance, end of period $3,286  $886  $8,303  $828  $3,564  $16,867 
      Ending Balance: individually
            evaluated for impairment
 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
      Ending Balance: collectively
            evaluated for impairment
 $3,286  $886  $8,303  $828  $3,564  $16,867 
      Ending Balance: loans acquired
            with deteriorated credit quality
 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
                         
Loans:                        
      Ending Balance: individually
            evaluated for impairment
 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
      Ending Balance: collectively
            evaluated for impairment
 $443,968  $52,231  $646,557  $66,725  $242,923  $1,452,404 
      Ending Balance: loans acquired
            with deteriorated credit quality
 $3,433  $1,321  $9,439  $-  $3,242  $17,435 

  
For the three months ended December 31, 2017
 
  Residential  Construction  Commercial          
(dollars in thousands) Real Estate  Real Estate  Real Estate  Consumer  Commercial  Total 
Allowance for loan losses:                  
      Balance, beginning of period $3,300  $965  $7,649  $815  $3,628  $16,357 
      Provision charged to expense  40   (79)  690   40   (49)  642 
      Losses charged off  (55)  -   (36)  (28)  (21)  (140)
      Recoveries  1   -   -   1   6   8 
      Balance, end of period $3,286  $886  $8,303  $828  $3,564  $16,867 
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At period end and for the six months ended December 31, 2016
 
  Residential  Construction  Commercial          
(dollars in thousands) Real Estate  Real Estate  Real Estate  Consumer  Commercial  Total 
Allowance for loan losses:                  
      Balance, beginning of period $3,247  $1,091  $5,711  $738  $3,004  $13,791 
      Provision charged to expense  316   (170)  1,124   52   259   1,581 
      Losses charged off  (97)  (31)  -   (39)  (270)  (437)
      Recoveries  6   1   16   5   29   57 
      Balance, end of period $3,472  $891  $6,851  $756  $3,022  $14,992 
      Ending Balance: individually
            evaluated for impairment
 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
      Ending Balance: collectively
            evaluated for impairment
 $3,472  $891  $6,851  $756  $3,022  $14,992 
      Ending Balance: loans acquired
            with deteriorated credit quality
 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 

  
For the three months ended December 31, 2016
 
  Residential  Construction  Commercial          
(dollars in thousands) Real Estate  Real Estate  Real Estate  Consumer  Commercial  Total 
Allowance for loan losses:                  
      Balance, beginning of period $3,153  $1,121  $6,370  $738  $3,074  $14,456 
      Provision charged to expense  316   (200)  465   53   22   656 
      Losses charged off  -   (31)  -   (35)  (101)  (167)
      Recoveries  3   1   16   -   27   47 
      Balance, end of period $3,472  $891  $6,851  $756  $3,022  $14,992 

  
At June 30, 2017
 
  Residential  Construction  Commercial          
(dollars in thousands) Real Estate  Real Estate  Real Estate  Consumer  Commercial  Total 
Allowance for loan losses:                  
      Balance, end of period $3,230  $964  $7,068  $757  $3,519  $15,538 
      Ending Balance: individually
            evaluated for impairment
 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
      Ending Balance: collectively
            evaluated for impairment
 $3,230  $964  $7,068  $757  $3,519  $15,538 
      Ending Balance: loans acquired
            with deteriorated credit quality
 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
                         
Loans:                        
      Ending Balance: individually
            evaluated for impairment
 $-  $-  $-  $-  $-  $- 
      Ending Balance: collectively
            evaluated for impairment
 $438,981  $54,704  $592,427  $63,651  $243,369  $1,393,132 
      Ending Balance: loans acquired
            with deteriorated credit quality
 $3,482  $1,338  $11,495  $-  $3,815  $20,130 


Management's opinion as to the ultimate collectability2023:

At period end and for the nine months ended March 31, 2024

 

Residential

Construction

 

Commercial

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

Real Estate

    

Real Estate

    

Real Estate

    

Consumer

    

Commercial

    

Total

Allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposure:

Balance, beginning of period

$

71

$

4,809

$

475

$

73

$

860

$

6,288

Provision (benefit) charged to expense

32

(2,179)

(59)

56

(2,150)

Balance, end of period

$

103

$

2,630

$

416

$

73

$

916

$

4,138

At period end and for the three months ended March 31, 2024

 

Residential

Construction

 

Commercial

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

Real Estate

    

Real Estate

    

Real Estate

    

Consumer

    

Commercial

    

Total

Allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposure:

Balance, beginning of period

$

77

$

3,083

$

469

$

68

$

899

$

4,596

Provision (benefit) charged to expense

26

(453)

(53)

5

17

(458)

Balance, end of period

$

103

$

2,630

$

416

$

73

$

916

$

4,138

At period end and for the nine months ended March 31, 2023

 

Residential

Construction

 

Commercial

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

Real Estate

    

Real Estate

    

Real Estate

    

Consumer

    

Commercial

    

Total

Allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposure:

Balance, beginning of period

$

58

$

2,178

$

421

$

61

$

640

$

3,358

Provision (benefit) charged to expense

47

3,400

(80)

41

1,058

4,466

Balance, end of period

$

105

$

5,578

$

341

$

102

$

1,698

$

7,824

At period end and for the three months ended March 31, 2023

 

Residential

Construction

 

Commercial

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

Real Estate

    

Real Estate

    

Real Estate

    

Consumer

    

Commercial

    

Total

Allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposure:

Balance, beginning of period

$

70

$

3,629

$

480

$

56

$

702

$

4,937

Provision (benefit) charged to expense

35

1,949

(139)

46

996

2,887

Balance, end of period

$

105

$

5,578

$

341

$

102

$

1,698

$

7,824

The current fiscal year-to-date gross charge-offs by loan class and year of loansorigination is subject to estimates regarding future cash flows from operations and the value of property, real and personal, pledged as collateral. These estimates are affected by changing economic conditions and the economic prospects of borrowers.


The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level that, in management's judgment, is adequate to cover probable credit losses inherentpresented in the loan portfolio at the balance sheet date. The allowance for loan losses is established as losses are estimated to have occurred through a provision for loan losses charged to earnings. Loan losses are charged against the allowance when an amount is determined to be uncollectible, based on management's analysis of expected cash flow (for non-collateral-dependent loans) or collateral value (for collateral-dependent loans). Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.

The allowance for loan losses is evaluated on a regular basis by management and is based upon management's periodic review of the collectability of the loans in light of historical experience, the nature and volume of the loan
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portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

The allowance consists of allocated and general components. The allocated component relates to loans that are classified as impaired. For those loans that are classified as impaired, an allowance is established when the discounted cash flows (or collateral value or observable market price) of the impaired loan is lower than the carrying value of that loan.

Under the Company's methodology, loans are first segmented into 1) those comprising large groups of smaller-balance homogeneous loans, including single-family mortgages and installment loans, which are collectively evaluated for impairment, and 2) all other loans which are individually evaluated. Those loans in the second category are further segmented utilizing a defined grading system which involves categorizing loans by severity of risk based on conditions that may affect the ability of the borrowers to repay their debt, such as current financial information, collateral valuations, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current trends. The loans subject to credit classification represent the portion of the portfolio subject to the greatest credit risk and where adjustments to the allowance for losses on loans as a result of provision and charge offs are most likely to have a significant impact on operations.

A periodic review of selected credits (based on loan size and type) is conducted to identify loans with heightened risk or probable losses and to assign risk grades.  The primary responsibility for this review rests with loan administration personnel.  This review is supplemented with periodic examinations of both selected credits and the credit review process by the Company's internal audit function and applicable regulatory agencies.  The information from these reviews assists management in the timely identification of problems and potential problems and provides a basis for deciding whether the credit represents a probable loss or risk that should be recognized.
The Company considers, as the primary quantitative factor in its allowance methodology, average net charge offs over the most recent twelve-month period.  The Company also reviews average net charge offs over the most recent five-year period.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the scheduled payments of principal or interest will not be able to be collected when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. Factors considered by management in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for commercial and agricultural loans by either the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate, the loan's obtainable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Groups of loans with similar risk characteristics are collectively evaluated for impairment based on the group's historical loss experience adjusted for changes in trends, conditions and other relevant factors that affect repayment of the loans. Accordingly, individual consumer and residential loans are not separately identified for impairment measurements, unless such loans are the subject of a restructuring agreement due to financial difficulties of the borrower.

The general component covers non-impaired loans and is based on quantitative and qualitative factors. The loan portfolio is stratified into homogeneous groups of loans that possess similar loss characteristics and an appropriate loss ratio adjusted for qualitative factors is applied to the homogeneous pools of loans to estimate the incurred losses in the loan portfolio.

Included in the Company's loan portfolio are certain loans accounted for in accordance with ASC 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality. These loans were written down at acquisition to an amount estimated to be collectible. As a result, certain ratios regarding the Company's loan portfolio and credit quality cannot be used to compare the Company to peer companies or to compare the Company's current credit quality to prior periods. The ratios particularly affected by accounting under ASC 310-30 include the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of loans, nonaccrual loans, and nonperforming assets, and nonaccrual loans and nonperforming loans as a percentage of total loans.

The following tables present the credit risk profile of the Company's loan portfolio (excluding loans in process and deferred loan fees) based on rating category and payment activity as of December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017. These
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tables include purchased credit impaired loans, which are reported according to risk categorization after acquisition based on the Company's standards for such classification:

  December 31, 2017 
  Residential  Construction  Commercial       
(dollars in thousands) Real Estate  Real Estate  Real Estate  Consumer  Commercial 
Pass $441,488  $53,518  $643,665  $66,444  $240,845 
Watch  2,987   -   6,619   116   1,877 
Special Mention  147   -   937   30   78 
Substandard  2,779   34   4,775   135   2,763 
Doubtful  -   -   -   -   602 
      Total $447,401  $53,552  $655,996  $66,725  $246,165 

  June 30, 2017 
  Residential  Construction  Commercial       
(dollars in thousands) Real Estate  Real Estate  Real Estate  Consumer  Commercial 
Pass $438,222  $55,825  $588,385  $63,320  $240,864 
Watch  772   -   9,253   123   2,003 
Special Mention  148   -   926   30   84 
Substandard  3,321   217   5,358   178   3,631 
Doubtful  -   -   -   -   602 
      Total $442,463  $56,042  $603,922  $63,651  $247,184 

The above amounts include purchased credit impaired loans. At December 31, 2017, purchased credit impaired loans comprised $9.8 million of credits rated "Pass"; $3.0 million of credits rated "Watch"; none rated "Special Mention"; $4.6 million of credits rated "Substandard"; and none rated "Doubtful". At June 30, 2017,  purchased credit impaired loans accounted for $10.2 million of credits rated "Pass"; $5.0 million of credits  rated "Watch"; none rated "Special Mention"; $4.9 million of credits rated "Substandard"; and none rated "Doubtful".

table:

Revolving

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

    

2020

    

Prior

    

loans

    

Total

Real Estate Loans:

Residential

$

$

$

$

97

$

$

36

$

$

133

Construction

 

 

100

 

78

 

111

 

 

 

 

289

Commercial

 

 

496

 

 

 

 

 

 

496

Consumer loans

 

7

 

123

 

97

 

29

 

 

7

 

 

263

Commercial loans

 

 

59

 

180

 

10

 

 

 

 

249

Total current-period gross charge-offs

$

7

$

778

$

355

$

247

$

$

43

$

$

1,430

Credit Quality Indicators. The Company categorizes loans into risk categories based on relevant information about the ability of borrowers to service their debt such as: current financial information, historical payment experience, credit documentation, public information, and current economic trends among other factors. The Company analyzes loans individually by classifying the loans as to credit risk. This analysis is performed on all loans at origination, and is updated on a quarterly basis for loans risk rated Watch, Special Mention, Substandard, or Doubtful. In addition, lending relationships of $1$3 million or more, exclusive of any consumer or owner-occupied residential loan, are subject to an

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annual credit analysis which is prepared by the loan administration department and presented to a loan committee with appropriate lending authority. A sample of lending relationships in excess of $2.5$1 million (exclusive of single-family residential real estate loans) are subject to an independent loan review annually, in order to verify risk ratings. The Company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Watch – Loans classified as watch exhibit weaknesses that require more than usual monitoring. Issues may include deteriorating financial condition, payments made after due date but within 30 days, adverse industry conditions or management problems.


Special Mention – Loans classified as special mention exhibit signs of further deterioration but still generally make payments within 30 days. This is a transitional rating and loans should typically not be rated Special Mention for more than 12 months.


Substandard – Loans classified as substandard possess weaknesses that jeopardize the ultimate collection of the principal and interest outstanding. These loans exhibit continued financial losses, ongoing delinquency, overall poor financial condition, and insufficient collateral. They are characterized by the distinct possibility that the institution will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.


Doubtful – Loans classified as doubtful have all the weaknesses of substandard loans, and have deteriorated to the level that there is a high probability of substantial loss.


Loans not meeting the criteria above that are analyzed individually as part of the above described process are considered to be Pass rated loans.

A periodic review of selected credits (based on loan size and type) is conducted to identify loans with heightened risk or probable losses and to assign risk grades. The primary responsibility for this review rests with loan administration personnel. This review is supplemented with periodic examinations of both selected credits and the credit review process by the Company’s internal audit function and applicable regulatory agencies. The information from these reviews assists management in the timely identification of problems and potential problems and provides a basis for deciding whether the credit continues to share similar risk characteristics with collectively evaluated loan pools, or whether credit losses for the loan should be evaluated on an individual loan basis.


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The following table presents the credit risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio (excluding loans in process and deferred loan fees) based on rating category and fiscal year of origination as of March 31, 2024. This table includes PCD loans, which are reported according to risk categorization after acquisition based on the Company’s standards for such classification:

Revolving

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

    

2020

    

Prior

    

loans

    

Total

Residential Real Estate

Pass

$

144,167

$

321,471

$

291,486

$

240,540

$

88,617

$

99,045

$

11,265

$

1,196,591

Watch

 

772

 

248

 

87

 

543

 

100

 

212

 

 

1,962

Special Mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

30

 

869

 

467

 

190

 

94

 

520

 

 

2,170

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Residential Real Estate

$

144,969

$

322,588

$

292,040

$

241,273

$

88,811

$

99,777

$

11,265

$

1,200,723

Construction Real Estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

$

53,463

$

131,996

$

19,602

$

$

$

$

$

205,061

Watch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special Mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Construction Real Estate

$

53,463

$

131,996

$

19,602

$

$

$

$

$

205,061

Commercial Real Estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

$

199,494

$

404,802

$

459,603

$

250,979

$

79,670

$

104,358

$

43,014

$

1,541,920

Watch

 

1,019

 

23,038

 

1,392

 

155

 

4,112

 

77

 

520

 

30,313

Special Mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

5,083

 

1,482

 

28,198

 

162

 

34

 

929

 

814

 

36,702

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Commercial Real Estate

$

205,596

$

429,322

$

489,193

$

251,296

$

83,816

$

105,364

$

44,348

$

1,608,935

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

$

24,221

$

21,497

$

8,513

$

3,436

$

1,002

$

1,175

$

79,919

$

139,763

Watch

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Special Mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

1

 

23

 

18

 

4

 

20

 

193

 

98

 

357

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Consumer

$

24,225

$

21,520

$

8,531

$

3,440

$

1,022

$

1,368

$

80,017

$

140,123

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

$

136,749

$

87,926

$

58,761

$

57,240

$

7,220

$

12,207

$

249,891

$

609,994

Watch

 

1,525

 

323

 

101

 

 

 

17

 

537

 

2,503

Special Mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

564

 

751

 

1,182

 

108

 

261

 

905

 

335

 

4,106

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Commercial

$

138,838

$

89,000

$

60,044

$

57,348

$

7,481

$

13,129

$

250,763

$

616,603

Total Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

$

558,094

$

967,692

$

837,965

$

552,195

$

176,509

$

216,785

$

384,089

$

3,693,329

Watch

 

3,319

 

23,609

 

1,580

 

698

 

4,212

 

306

 

1,057

 

34,781

Special Mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

5,678

 

3,125

 

29,865

 

464

 

409

 

2,547

 

1,247

 

43,335

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

$

567,091

$

994,426

$

869,410

$

553,357

$

181,130

$

219,638

$

386,393

$

3,771,445

At March 31, 2024, PCD loans comprised $40.0 million of credits rated “Pass”; $8.5 million of credits rated “Watch”; none rated “Special Mention”; $3.4 million of credits rated “Substandard”; and none rated “Doubtful”.

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The following table presents the credit risk profile of the Company’s loan portfolio (excluding loans in process and deferred loan fees) based on rating category and fiscal year of origination as of June 30, 2023. This table includes PCD loans, which were reported according to risk categorization after acquisition based on the Company’s standards for such classification:

Revolving

(dollars in thousands)

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

    

2020

    

2019

    

Prior

    

loans

    

Total

Residential Real Estate

Pass

$

328,142

$

312,853

$

252,077

$

103,735

$

25,651

$

96,035

$

9,100

$

1,127,593

Watch

 

1,214

 

1,136

 

616

 

108

 

198

 

27

 

5

 

3,304

Special Mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

837

 

316

 

510

 

 

 

857

 

 

2,520

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Residential Real Estate

$

330,193

$

314,305

$

253,203

$

103,843

$

25,849

$

96,919

$

9,105

$

1,133,417

Construction Real Estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

$

124,479

$

50,011

$

10,946

$

3,190

$

$

$

941

$

189,567

Watch

 

280

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

280

Special Mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

330

 

679

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,009

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Construction Real Estate

$

125,089

$

50,690

$

10,946

$

3,190

$

$

$

941

$

190,856

Commercial Real Estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

$

462,643

$

474,140

$

279,921

$

89,272

$

74,653

$

83,871

$

37,443

$

1,501,943

Watch

 

8,122

 

5,382

 

163

 

3,879

 

 

117

 

 

17,663

Special Mention

 

2,940

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,940

Substandard

 

7,690

 

26,465

 

2,425

 

288

 

473

 

1,735

 

757

 

39,833

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Commercial Real Estate

$

481,395

$

505,987

$

282,509

$

93,439

$

75,126

$

85,723

$

38,200

$

1,562,379

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

$

36,003

$

14,530

$

5,446

$

1,692

$

717

$

1,379

$

73,225

$

132,992

Watch

 

71

 

 

62

 

 

 

 

 

133

Special Mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

33

 

2

 

1

 

 

 

41

 

313

 

390

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Consumer

$

36,107

$

14,532

$

5,509

$

1,692

$

717

$

1,420

$

73,538

$

133,515

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

$

138,500

$

83,011

$

71,054

$

10,723

$

6,239

$

10,657

$

272,710

$

592,894

Watch

 

698

 

211

 

91

 

3

 

 

 

2,549

 

3,552

Special Mention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Substandard

 

860

 

329

 

128

 

184

 

175

 

574

 

334

 

2,584

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Commercial

$

140,058

$

83,551

$

71,273

$

10,910

$

6,414

$

11,231

$

275,593

$

599,030

Total Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pass

$

1,089,767

$

934,545

$

619,444

$

208,612

$

107,260

$

191,942

$

393,419

$

3,544,989

Watch

 

10,385

 

6,729

 

932

 

3,990

 

198

 

144

 

2,554

 

24,932

Special Mention

 

2,940

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,940

Substandard

 

9,750

 

27,791

 

3,064

 

472

 

648

 

3,207

 

1,404

 

46,336

Doubtful

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

$

1,112,842

$

969,065

$

623,440

$

213,074

$

108,106

$

195,293

$

397,377

$

3,619,197

At June 30, 2023, PCD loans comprised $37.4 million of credits rated “Pass”; $12.7 million of credits rated “Watch”, none rated “Special Mention”, $6.3 million of credits rated “Substandard” and none rated “Doubtful”.

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Past-due Loans. The following tables present the Company'sCompany’s loan portfolio aging analysis (excluding loans in process and deferred loan fees) as of DecemberMarch 31, 2024 and June 30, 2017.2023. These tables include purchased credit impairedPCD loans, which are reported according to aging analysis after acquisition based on the Company'sCompany’s standards for such classification:

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  December 31, 2017 
        Greater Than           Greater Than 90 
  30-59 Days  60-89 Days  90 Days  Total     Total Loans  Days Past Due 
(dollars in thousands) Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Current  Receivable  and Accruing 
Real Estate Loans:                     
      Residential $3,334  $1,074  $1,026  $5,434  $441,967  $447,401  $761 
      Construction  507   -   -   507   53,045   53,552   - 
      Commercial  659   437   4,147   5,243   650,753   655,996   4,147 
Consumer loans  466   232   241   939   65,786   66,725   136 
Commercial loans  389   147   665   1,201   244,964   246,165   637 
      Total loans $5,355  $1,890  $6,079  $13,324  $1,456,515  $1,469,839  $5,681 

  June 30, 2017 
        Greater Than           Greater Than 90 
  30-59 Days  60-89 Days  90 Days  Total     Total Loans  Days Past Due 
(dollars in thousands) Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Past Due  Current  Receivable  and Accruing 
Real Estate Loans:                     
      Residential $1,491  $148  $676  $2,315  $440,148  $442,463  $59 
      Construction  35   -   -   35   56,007   56,042   - 
      Commercial  700   -   711   1,411   602,511   603,922   - 
Consumer loans  216   16   134   366   63,285   63,651   13 
Commercial loans  144   53   426   623   246,561   247,184   329 
      Total loans $2,586  $217  $1,947  $4,750  $1,408,512  $1,413,262  $401 

March 31, 2024

Greater Than

Greater Than 90

30-59 Days

60-89 Days

90 Days

Total

Total Loans

Days Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Current

    

Receivable

    

and Accruing

(dollars in thousands)

Real Estate Loans:

Residential

$

1,068

$

334

$

879

$

2,281

$

1,198,442

$

1,200,723

$

81

Construction

 

486

 

69

 

 

555

 

204,506

 

205,061

 

Commercial

 

442

 

129

 

1,112

 

1,683

 

1,607,252

 

1,608,935

 

Consumer loans

 

795

 

257

 

193

 

1,245

 

138,878

 

140,123

 

Commercial loans

 

1,613

 

333

 

930

 

2,876

 

613,727

 

616,603

 

Total loans

$

4,404

$

1,122

$

3,114

$

8,640

$

3,762,805

$

3,771,445

$

81

June 30, 2023

Greater Than

Greater Than 90

30-59 Days

60-89 Days

90 Days

Total

Total Loans

Days Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Past Due

    

Current

    

Receivable

    

and Accruing

(dollars in thousands)

Real Estate Loans:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential

$

1,984

$

401

$

483

$

2,868

$

1,130,549

$

1,133,417

$

109

Construction

 

443

 

311

 

698

 

1,452

 

189,404

 

190,856

 

Commercial

 

616

 

1,854

 

1,580

 

4,050

 

1,558,329

 

1,562,379

 

Consumer loans

 

456

 

124

 

212

 

792

 

132,723

 

133,515

 

Commercial loans

 

713

 

77

 

789

 

1,579

 

597,451

 

599,030

 

Total loans

$

4,212

$

2,767

$

3,762

$

10,741

$

3,608,456

$

3,619,197

$

109

At DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, and June 30, 2023 there was one purchased credit impairedno PCD loan that was greater than 90 days past duedue.

Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not adversely classified or determined to not share similar risk characteristics with collectively evaluated pools of loans for determination of the ACL estimate. Management determines the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a net valuecase-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of $168,000.  At June 30, 2017 there were no purchased credit impaired loans that were greater than 90 days past due.

Athe circumstances surrounding the loan is considered impaired, in accordance with the impairment accounting guidance (ASC 310-10-35-16), when based on current information and events, it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due from the borrower, in accordance withincluding the contractual termslength of the loan. Impaired loans include nonperforming loans, as well as performing loans modified in troubled debt restructurings where concessions have been granted to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties. These concessions could include a reduction indelay, the interest rate onreasons for the loan,delay, the borrower’s prior payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance or other actions intended to maximize collection.
The tables below present impaired loans (excluding loans in processrecord and deferred loan fees) as of December 31 and June 30, 2017. These tables include purchased credit impaired loans. Purchased credit impaired loans are those for which it was deemed probable, at acquisition, that the Company would be unable to collect all contractually required payments receivable. In an instance where, subsequent to the acquisition, the Company determines it is probable, for a specific loan, that cash flows received will exceed the amount previously expected, the Company will recalculate the amount of accretable yieldthe shortfall in order to recognize the improved cash flow expectation as additional interest income over the remaining life of the loan. These loans, however, will continue to be reported as impaired loans. In an instance where, subsequentrelation to the acquisition, the Company determines it is probable,principal and interest owed. Significant payment delays or shortfalls may lead to a determination that a loan should be individually evaluated for a specific loan, that cash flows received will be less than the amount previously expected, the Company will allocate a specific allowance under the terms of ASC 310-10-35.
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  December 31, 2017 
  Recorded  Unpaid Principal  Specific 
(dollars in thousands) Balance  Balance  Allowance 
Loans without a specific valuation allowance:       
      Residential real estate $3,750  $4,397  $- 
      Construction real estate  1,355   1,644   - 
      Commercial real estate  15,856   17,551   - 
      Consumer loans  1   1   - 
      Commercial loans  3,562   4,195   - 
Loans with a specific valuation allowance:         
      Residential real estate $-  $-  $- 
      Construction real estate  -   -   - 
      Commercial real estate  -   -   - 
      Consumer loans  -   -   - 
      Commercial loans  -   -   - 
Total:            
      Residential real estate $3,750  $4,397  $- 
      Construction real estate $1,355  $1,644  $- 
      Commercial real estate $15,856  $17,551  $- 
      Consumer loans $1  $1  $- 
      Commercial loans $3,562  $4,195  $- 

  June 30, 2017 
  Recorded  Unpaid Principal  Specific 
(dollars in thousands) Balance  Balance  Allowance 
Loans without a specific valuation allowance:       
      Residential real estate $3,811  $4,486  $- 
      Construction real estate  1,373   1,695   - 
      Commercial real estate  14,935   16,834   - 
      Consumer loans  1   1   - 
      Commercial loans  4,302   4,990   - 
Loans with a specific valuation allowance:            
      Residential real estate $-  $-  $- 
      Construction real estate  -   -   - 
      Commercial real estate  -   -   - 
      Consumer loans  -   -   - 
      Commercial loans  -   -   - 
Total:            
      Residential real estate $3,811  $4,486  $- 
      Construction real estate $1,373  $1,695  $- 
      Commercial real estate $14,935  $16,834  $- 
      Consumer loans $1  $1  $- 
      Commercial loans $4,302  $4,990  $- 

The above amounts include purchasedestimated credit impaired loans. At December 31, 2017, purchased credit impaired loans comprised $17.4 million of impaired loans without a specific valuation allowance.  At June 30, 2017, purchased credit impaired loans comprised $20.1 million of impaired loans without a specific valuation allowance.
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losses.

Collateral Dependent Loans. The following tables present information regarding interest income recognized on impaired loans:the Company’s collateral dependent loans and related ACL at March 31, 2024, and June 30, 2023:

    

March 31, 2024

Amortized cost basis of

loans determined to be

Related allowance

(dollars in thousands)

collateral dependent

for credit losses

Real estate loans

 

  

 

  

1- to 4-family residential real estate

 

$

807

$

126

Commercial real estate

23,230

9,269

Commercial

1,178

494

Total loans

$

25,215

$

9,889


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  For the three-month period ended 
  December 31, 2017 
  Average    
(dollars in thousands) Investment in  Interest Income 
  Impaired Loans  Recognized 
 Residential Real Estate $3,443  $60 
 Construction Real Estate  1,326   40 
 Commercial Real Estate  10,249   305 
 Consumer Loans  -   - 
 Commercial Loans  3,514   51 
    Total Loans $18,532  $456 

  For the three-month period ended 
  December 31, 2016 
  Average    
(dollars in thousands) Investment in  Interest Income 
  Impaired Loans  Recognized 
 Residential Real Estate $2,836  $21 
 Construction Real Estate  1,378   37 
 Commercial Real Estate  9,772   186 
 Consumer Loans  -   - 
 Commercial Loans  958   18 
    Total Loans $14,944  $262 

  For the six-month period ended 
  December 31, 2017 
  Average    
(dollars in thousands) Investment in  Interest Income 
  Impaired Loans  Recognized 
 Residential Real Estate $3,456  $127 
 Construction Real Estate  1,329   79 
 Commercial Real Estate  10,664   551 
 Consumer Loans  -   - 
 Commercial Loans  3,614   109 
    Total Loans $19,063  $866 

 For the six-month period ended 
 December 31, 2016 
 Average   
(dollars in thousands)Investment in Interest Income 
 Impaired Loans Recognized 
 Residential Real Estate $2,889  $51 
 Construction Real Estate  1,387   71 
 Commercial Real Estate  9,807   367 
 Consumer Loans  -   - 
 Commercial Loans  983   37 
    Total Loans $15,066  $526 

Interest income on impaired loans recognized on a cash basis in the three- and six-month periods ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, was immaterial.

For the three- and six-month periods ended December 31, 2017, the amount of interest income recorded for impaired loans that represented a change in the present value of cash flows attributable to the passage of time was approximately $183,000 and $261,000, respectively, as compared to $79,000 and $161,000, respectively, for the three- and six-month periods ended December 31, 2016.


    

June 30, 2023

Amortized cost basis of

loans determined to be

Related allowance

(dollars in thousands)

collateral dependent

for credit losses

Real estate loans

 

  

 

  

1- to 4-family residential

 

$

837

$

156

Construction real estate

642

79

Commercial real estate

4,897

666

Total loans

$

6,376

$

901

The increase in commercial real estate collateral dependent loans is due primarily to two metropolitan area hotel relationships being individually analyzed as of March 31, 2024; the Company was previously evaluating its non-owner occupied commercial real estate pool for qualitative adjustments related to similar loans.

Nonaccrual Loans. The following table presents the Company'sCompany’s amortized cost basis of nonaccrual loans segmented by class of loans at DecemberMarch 31, 2024, and June 30, 2017.2023. The table excludes performing modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty at March 31, 2024 and excludes performing troubled debt restructurings.


(dollars in thousands) December 31, 2017  June 30, 2017 
Residential real estate $924  $1,263 
Construction real estate  34   35 
Commercial real estate  209   960 
Consumer loans  123   158 
Commercial loans  345   409 
      Total loans $1,635  $2,825 

At December 31 andrestructurings (“TDRs”) at June 30, 2017,2023.

    

    

(dollars in thousands)

March 31, 2024

June 30, 2023

    

Residential real estate

$

1,416

$

934

Construction real estate

 

 

698

Commercial real estate

 

3,250

 

4,564

Consumer loans

 

674

 

256

Commercial loans

 

1,989

 

1,091

Total loans

$

7,329

$

7,543

At March 31, 2024, there were no purchased credit impairednonaccrual loans individually evaluated for which no ACL was recorded. Interest income recognized on nonaccrual.


Includednonaccrual loans in the three- and nine- month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, was immaterial.

Modifications to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulty. The Company adopted ASU 2022-02, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures,” effective July 1, 2023. The amendments in ASU 2022-02 eliminated the recognition and measurement of TDRs and enhanced disclosures for loan modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty.

During the three- month period ended March 31, 2024, there were no loan modifications made for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. During the nine- month period ended March 31, 2024, certain loan categoriesmodifications were made to loans for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. They are shown, segregated by class, in the impairedtable below:

For the nine-month periods ended

March 31, 2024

Number of

Recorded

(dollars in thousands)

    

modifications

    

Investment

Residential real estate

 

 

$

Construction real estate

 

Commercial real estate

 

Consumer loans

 

Commercial loans

 

2

859

Total

 

2

 

$

859

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Performing loans are troubled debt restructurings (TDRs), where economic concessions have been grantedclassified as modifications to borrowers who have experiencedexperiencing financial difficulties. These concessions typically result from our loss mitigation activities, and could include reductionsdifficulty outstanding at March 31, 2024 are shown in the interestfollowing table segregated by portfolio segment and type of modification. The percentage of amortized cost of loans that were modified compared to total outstanding loans is also presented below.

March 31, 2024

Term

Interest

Total Class of

    

Principal

Payment

Extension

Rate

Financing

    

Forgiveness

    

Delays

    

Modifications

    

Reduction

    

Receivable

(dollars in thousands)

Residential real estate

$

$

$

807

$

0.07

%  

Construction real estate

 

 

 

 

%  

Commercial real estate

 

 

 

23,627

 

1.47

%  

Consumer loans

 

 

 

 

%  

Commercial loans

 

 

235

 

179

 

0.07

%  

Total

$

$

235

$

24,613

$

0.66

%  

TDRs. Prior to the adoption of ASU 2022-02, the Company’s loans that were subject to classification as TDRs were generally the result of guidance under ASU No. 2011-02, which indicated that the Company may not consider the borrower’s effective borrowing rate payment extensions, forgiveness of principal, forbearance, or other actions.on the old debt immediately before the restructuring in determining whether a concession has been granted. Certain TDRs arewere classified as nonperforming at the time of restructuring and typically arewere returned to performing status after considering the borrower'sborrower’s sustained repayment performance for a reasonable period of at least six months.


When loans and leases are modified into a TDR, the Company evaluates any possible impairment similar to other impaired loans based on the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted at the contractual interest rate of the original loan or lease agreement, and uses the current fair value of the collateral, less selling costs, for collateral dependent loans. If the Company determines that the value of the modified loan is less than the recorded investment in the loan (net of previous charge-offs, deferred loan fees or costs, and unamortized premium or discount), impairment is recognized through an allowance estimate or a charge-off to the allowance. In periods subsequent to modification, the Company evaluates all TDRs, including those that have payment defaults, for possible impairment and recognizes impairment through the allowance.

During the three- and six-monthnine- month periods ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017 and 2016, certain2023, there were no loans modified were classified as TDRs. They are shown, segregated by class, in the table below:


  For the three-month periods ended 
  December 31, 2017  December 31, 2016 
(dollars in thousands) Number of  Recorded  Number of  Recorded 
 modifications  Investment  modifications  Investment 
      Residential real estate  -  $-   -  $- 
      Construction real estate  -   -   -   - 
      Commercial real estate  -   -   1   366 
      Consumer loans  -   -   1   1 
      Commercial loans  -   -   -   - 
            Total  -  $-   2  $367 

  For the six-month periods ended 
  December 31, 2017  December 31, 2016 
(dollars in thousands) Number of  Recorded  Number of  Recorded 
 modifications  Investment  modifications  Investment 
      Residential real estate  -  $-   -  $- 
      Construction real estate  -   -   1   36 
      Commercial real estate  -   -   4   2,303 
      Consumer loans  -   -   2   1 
      Commercial loans  -   -   1   2 
            Total  -  $-   8  $2,342 

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Performing loans classified as TDRs and outstanding at December 31 and June 30, 2017,2023, segregated by class, are shown in the table below. Nonperforming TDRs at June 30, 2023, are shown asincluded in the nonaccrual loans.loans table above.

June 30, 2023

Number of

Recorded

(dollars in thousands)

    

modifications

    

Investment

Residential real estate

 

10

$

3,438

Construction real estate

 

 

Commercial real estate

 

6

 

24,017

Consumer loans

 

 

Commercial loans

 

6

 

2,310

Total

 

22

$

29,765


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  December 31, 2017  June 30, 2017 
(dollars in thousands) Number of  Recorded  Number of  Recorded 
  modifications  Investment  modifications  Investment 
      Residential real estate  10  $1,746   10  $1,756 
      Construction real estate  -   -   -   - 
      Commercial real estate  13   8,063   13   5,206 
      Consumer loans  -   -   -   - 
      Commercial loans  6   3,554   6   3,946 
            Total  29  $13,363   29  $10,908 

Note 5: Accounting for Certain Loans Acquired in a Transfer

Residential Real Estate Foreclosures. The Company acquired loans in transfers during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, June 30, 2015may obtain physical possession of real estate collateralizing a residential mortgage loan or home equity loan via foreclosure or in-substance repossession. As of March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2017.2023, the Company had no foreclosed residential real estate properties as a result of obtaining physical possession. In addition, as of March 31, 2024, and June 30, 2023, the Company had residential mortgage loans and home equity loans with a carrying value of $2.1 million and $1.5 million, respectively, collateralized by residential real estate property for which formal foreclosure proceedings were in process.

Note 5:  Premises and Equipment

Following is a summary of premises and equipment:

    

    

(dollars in thousands)

    

March 31, 2024

    

June 30, 2023

Land

$

15,380

$

15,415

Buildings and improvements

 

83,982

 

79,661

Construction in progress

 

347

 

450

Furniture, fixtures, equipment and software

 

27,095

 

26,404

Automobiles

 

112

 

122

Operating leases ROU asset

 

6,859

 

6,125

 

133,775

 

128,177

Less accumulated depreciation

 

37,974

 

35,780

$

95,801

$

92,397

Leases. The Company elected certain relief options under ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), including the option not to recognize right of use asset and lease liabilities that arise from short-term leases (leases with terms of twelve months or less). At acquisition, certain transferred loans evidenced deterioration of credit quality since originationMarch 31, 2024, the Company had 13 leased properties, which included banking facilities, administrative offices and ground leases, and numerous office equipment lease agreements in which it was probable, at acquisition, that all contractually required payments would not be collected.


Loans purchasedthe lessee, 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 credit impaired. Evidence of credit quality deterioration aslease terms exceeding twelve months.

All of the purchase date may include information suchCompany’s leases are classified as past-dueoperating leases. These operating leases are included as a ROU asset in the premises and nonaccrual status, borrower credit scores and recent loan to value percentages. Purchased credit-impaired loans are accounted for underequipment line item on the accounting guidance for loans and debt securities acquired with deteriorated credit quality (ASC 310-30) and initially measured at fair value, which includes estimated future credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the loan. Accordingly, an allowance for credit losses related to these loans is not carried over and recorded at the acquisition date. Management estimated the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition using our internal risk models, which incorporate the estimate of current key assumptions, such as default rates, severity and prepayment speeds.


Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The carrying amount of those loanscorresponding lease liability is included in the accounts payable and other liabilities line item on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet amountssheets.

In the February 2022 acquisition of loans receivable at December 31Fortune, the Company assumed a ground lease with an entity that is controlled by a Company insider. This property is in St. Louis County, MO and June 30, 2017.is in its fourth year of a twenty year term.

ASU 2016-02 also requires certain other accounting elections. The Company elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify, meaning those with terms under twelve months. ROU assets or lease liabilities are not to be recognized for short-term leases. The calculated amount of these loans is shown below:


(dollars in thousands) December 31, 2017  June 30, 2017 
Residential real estate $4,080  $4,158 
Construction real estate  1,609   1,660 
Commercial real estate  11,134   13,394 
Consumer loans  -   - 
Commercial loans  3,876   4,502 
      Outstanding balance $20,699  $23,714 
     Carrying amount, net of fair value adjustment of
     $3,264 and $3,584 at December 31, 2017, and
     June 30, 2017, respectively
 $17,435  $20,130 

Accretable yield,the ROU assets and lease liabilities in the table below are impacted by the length of the lease term and the discount rate used to present value the minimum lease payments. The Company’s lease agreements often include one or income expectedmore options to renew at the Company’s discretion. If at lease inception, the Company considers the exercising of a renewal option to be collected,reasonably certain, the Company will include the extended term in the calculation of the ROU asset and lease liability. Regarding the discount rate, the ASU requires the use of the rate implicit in the lease whenever this rate is readily determinable. As this rate is rarely determinable, the Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate at lease inception over a similar term. The expected lease terms range from 18 months to 20 years.

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March 31, 2024

    

June 30, 2023

Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

  

 

  

Operating leases ROU asset

$

6,859

$

6,125

Operating leases liability

$

6,859

$

6,125

    

For the three-month periods ended

For the nine-month periods ended

    

March 31, 

March 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

2024

2023

Consolidated Statement of Income

 

  

 

  

Operating lease costs classified as occupancy and equipment expense

$

294

$

189

$

880

$

467

(includes short-term lease costs)

 

  

 

  

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

 

  

 

  

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

 

  

 

  

Operating cash flows from operating leases

$

208

$

148

$

623

$

354

ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations:

$

$

$

2,445

$

At March 31, 2024, future expected lease payments for leases with terms exceeding one year were as follows:


  For the three-month period ended 
(dollars in thousands) December 31, 2017  December 31, 2016 
Balance at beginning of period $620  $640 
      Additions  -   - 
      Accretion  (183)  (79)
      Reclassification from nonaccretable difference  170   65 
      Disposals  -   - 
Balance at end of period $607  $626 
         
  For the six-month period ended 
(dollars in thousands) December 31, 2017  December 31, 2016 
Balance at beginning of period $609  $656 
      Additions  -   - 
      Accretion  (261)  (161)
      Reclassification from nonaccretable difference  259   131 
      Disposals  -   - 
Balance at end of period $607  $626 

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During

(dollars in thousands)

    

  

2024

$

215

2025

 

806

2026

 

754

2027

 

742

2028

 

728

Thereafter

 

8,930

Future lease payments expected

$

12,175

The Company leases facilities it owns or portions of facilities it owns to other third parties. The Company has determined that all of these lease agreements, in terms of being the three-and six-monthlessor, are classified as operating leases. For the three- and nine- month periods ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172024, income recognized from these lessor agreements was $79,000 and 2016,$212,000, respectively. For the Company did not increase or reverse the allowance for loan losses related tothree- and nine- month periods ended March 31, 2023, income recognized from these purchased credit impaired loans.


lessor agreements was $39,000 and $171,000, respectively.

Note 6:  Deposits


Deposits are summarized as follows:

    

(dollars in thousands)

    

March 31, 2024

    

June 30, 2023

    

Non-interest bearing accounts

$

525,959

$

597,600

NOW accounts

 

1,300,358

 

1,328,423

Money market deposit accounts

 

369,653

 

452,728

Savings accounts

 

455,212

 

282,753

Certificates

1,344,328

1,064,036

Total Deposit Accounts

$

3,995,510

$

3,725,540

Brokered certificates totaled $176.9 million at March 31, 2024, compared to $146.5 million at June 30, 2023.


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(dollars in thousands) December 31, 2017  June 30, 2017 
Non-interest bearing accounts $192,266  $186,203 
NOW accounts  539,803   479,488 
Money market deposit accounts  113,572   105,599 
Savings accounts  146,182   147,247 
Certificates  517,146   537,060 
     Total Deposit Accounts $1,508,969  $1,455,597 


Note 7:  Earnings Per Share


The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:


  Three months ended  Six months ended 
  December 31,  December 31, 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
       
(dollars in thousands except per share data)            
 Net income available to common shareholders $5,170  $4,176  $10,033  $7,885 
                 
 Average Common shares – outstanding basic  8,589,073   7,440,620   8,590,218   7,438,767 
 Stock options under treasury stock method  29,883   26,388   28,778   25,195 
 Average Common shares – outstanding diluted  8,618,956   7,467,008   8,618,996   7,463,962 
                 
 Basic earnings per common share $0.60  $0.56  $1.17  $1.06 
 Diluted earnings per common share $0.60  $0.56  $1.16  $1.06 

At December

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

March 31, 

 

March 31, 

(dollars in thousands except per share data)

    

2024

    

2023

    

2024

    

2023

 

  

 

  

Net income

$

11,307

$

2,409

$

36,652

$

23,676

Less: distributed earnings allocated to participating securities

 

(12)

 

(10)

 

(37)

 

(31)

Less: undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities

 

(46)

 

(8)

 

(151)

 

(89)

Net income available to common shareholders

11,249

2,391

36,464

23,556

Denominator for basic earnings per share -

Weighted-average shares outstanding

 

11,301,577

 

10,843,689

 

11,298,174

 

9,739,673

Effect of dilutive securities stock options or awards

 

10,971

 

14,652

 

9,260

 

20,459

Denominator for diluted earnings per share

11,312,548

10,858,341

11,307,434

9,760,132

Basic earnings per share available to common stockholders

$

1.00

$

0.22

$

3.23

$

2.42

Diluted earnings per share available to common stockholders

$

0.99

$

0.22

$

3.22

$

2.41

Certain option and restricted stock awards were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive, based on the average market prices of the Company’s common stock for these periods. Outstanding options and shares of restricted stock totaling 75,000 and 79,830 were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the three- and nine- month periods ended March 31, 20172024, respectively, while outstanding options and 2016, no options outstanding had an exercise price exceedingshares of restricted stock totaling 84,740 and 66,440 were excluded from the market price.



computation of diluted earnings per share for the three- and nine- month periods ended March 31, 2023, respectively.

Note 8: Income Taxes


The Company and its subsidiary filessubsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and various states. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal and state examinations by tax authorities for tax years ending June 30, 2019 and before. The Company’s Missouri income tax returns for the fiscal years before 2011.ending June 30, 2016 through 2018 are under audit by the Missouri Department of Revenue. The Company recognized no interest or penalties related to income taxes.


taxes for the periods presented.

The Company'sCompany’s income tax provision is comprised of the following components:

    

For the three-month periods ended

    

For the nine-month periods ended

(dollars in thousands)

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

Income taxes

 

  

 

  

  

 

  

Current

$

2,417

$

2,572

$

9,077

$

8,269

Deferred

 

420

 

(1,994)

 

420

 

(1,981)

Total income tax provision

$

2,837

$

578

$

9,497

$

6,288


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  For the three-month period ended  For the six-month periods ended 
(dollars in thousands) December 31, 2017  December 31, 2016  December 31, 2017  December 31, 2016 
Income taxes            
      Current $2,484  $386  $4,366  $2,859 
      Deferred  62   1,349   69   234 
Total income tax provision $2,546  $1,735  $4,435  $3,093 


The components of net deferred tax assets (included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheet) are summarized as follows:


(dollars in thousands) December 31, 2017  June 30, 2017 
Deferred tax assets:      
      Provision for losses on loans $3,904  $5,563 
      Accrued compensation and benefits  544   1,068 
      Other-than-temporary impairment on
            available for sale securities
  80   128 
      NOL carry forwards acquired  301   513 
      Minimum Tax Credit  130   130 
      Unrealized loss on other real estate  84   131 
      Unrealized loss on available for sale securities  121   - 
Total deferred tax assets  5,164   7,533 
         
Deferred tax liabilities:        
      Purchase accounting adjustments  741   1,193 
      Depreciation  1,442   2,734 
      FHLB stock dividends  130   203 
      Prepaid expenses  134   213 
      Unrealized gain on available for sale securities  -   295 
      Other  466   991 
Total deferred tax liabilities  2,913   5,629 
         
      Net deferred tax asset $2,251  $1,904 

(dollars in thousands)

    

March 31, 2024

    

June 30, 2023

Deferred tax assets:

 

  

 

  

Provision for losses on loans

$

12,070

$

12,101

Accrued compensation and benefits

 

969

 

974

NOL carry forwards acquired

 

123

 

709

Low income tax credit carry forward

 

595

 

1,192

Unrealized loss on other real estate

 

949

 

818

Unrealized loss on available for sale securities

5,363

6,174

Total deferred tax assets

 

20,069

 

21,968

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

Purchase accounting adjustments

 

2,449

 

2,348

Depreciation

 

4,684

 

4,276

FHLB stock dividends

 

120

 

120

Prepaid expenses

 

677

 

728

Other

 

509

 

1,636

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

8,439

 

9,108

Net deferred tax asset

$

11,630

$

12,860

As of DecemberMarch 31, 20172024, the Company had approximately $1.3 million and $3.2 million$557,000 in federal and state net operating loss carryforwards, respectively, which were acquired in the July 2009 acquisition of Southern Bank of Commerce merger, the February 2014 acquisition of Citizens State Bankshares of Bald Knob, Inc. merger, the April 2020 Central Federal Savings and Loan merger, the February 2022 Fortune merger, and the August 2014 acquisition of Peoples Service Company.January 2023 Citizens merger. The amount reported is net of the IRC Sec. 382 limitation, or state equivalent, related to utilization of net operating loss carryforwards of acquired corporations. Unless otherwise utilized, the net operating losses will begin to expire in 2027.


2030.

A reconciliation of income tax expense at the statutory rate to the Company'sCompany’s actual income tax expense is shown below:


  For the three-month period ended  For the six-month periods ended 
(dollars in thousands) December 31, 2017  December 31, 2016  December 31, 2017  December 31, 2016 
Tax at statutory rate $2,168  $2,069  $4,066  $3,842 
Increase (reduction) in taxes
      resulting from:
                
            Nontaxable municipal income  (114)  (129)  (225)  (261)
            State tax, net of Federal benefit  137   60   243   108 
            Cash surrender value of
                  Bank-owned life insurance
  (66)  (74)  (131)  (147)
            Tax credit benefits  (225)  (93)  (449)  (187)
            Adjustment of deferred tax asset
                  for enacted changes in tax laws
  1,124   -   1,124   - 
            Other, net  (478)  (98)  (193)  (262)
Actual provision $2,546  $1,735  $4,435  $3,093 

    

For the three-month periods ended

    

For the nine-month periods ended

(dollars in thousands)

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

Tax at statutory rate

$

2,970

$

627

$

9,692

$

6,292

Increase (reduction) in taxes resulting from:

 

 

 

 

Nontaxable municipal income

 

(124)

 

(54)

 

(349)

 

(211)

State tax, net of Federal benefit

 

61

 

(179)

 

356

 

Cash surrender value of Bank-owned life insurance

 

(101)

 

(77)

 

(297)

 

(211)

Tax credit benefits

 

(3)

 

(3)

 

(10)

 

(7)

Other, net

 

34

 

264

 

105

 

425

Actual provision

$

2,837

$

578

$

9,497

$

6,288

For the threethree- and sixnine- month periods ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024 and 2023, income tax expense at the statutory rate was calculated using a 28.1%21% annual effective tax rate compared to 35.0% for the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2016.  (AETR).

Tax credit benefits are recognized under the flow-throughdeferral method of accounting for investments in tax credits.


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Note 9:  401(k) Retirement Plan


The Bank has a 401(k) retirement plan that covers substantially all eligible employees. The Bank made a safe harbor“safe harbor” matching contributioncontributions to the Plan of up to 4% of eligible compensation, depending upon the percentage of eligible pay deferred into the plan by the employee, and also made additional, discretionary profit-sharing contributions for fiscal 2017; for2023. For fiscal 2018,2024, the Company has maintained the safe harbor matching contribution of up to 4%, and expects to continue to make additional, discretionary profit-sharing contributions. During the three- and six-month periodsnine- month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, retirement plan expenses recognized for the Plan totaled approximately $273,000

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$683,000 and $552,000,$2.1 million, respectively, as compared to $205,000$619,000 and $448,000, respectively,$1.7 million for the same periods of the prior fiscal year. Employee deferrals and safe harbor contributions are fully vested. Profit-sharing or other contributions vest over a period of five years.

Note 10:  Subordinated Debt


In March 2004, the Company established Southern Missouri Statutory Trust I issued $7.0 million ofas a statutory business trust, to issue Floating Rate Capital Securities (the "Trust“Trust Preferred Securities"Securities”) with a liquidation value of $1,000 per share in March 2004.. The securities are duemature in 30 years,2034, became redeemable after five years, and bear interest at a floating rate based on LIBOR. At December 31, 2017, the current rate was 4.35%.SOFR. The securities represent undivided beneficial interests in the trust, which was established by the Company for the purpose of issuing the securities. The Trust Preferred Securities were sold in a private transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"“Act”) and have not been registered under the Act. The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.


Southern Missouri Statutory Trust I used the proceeds from the sale of the Trust Preferred Securities to purchase Junior Subordinated Debentures (the “Debentures”) of the Company.Company which have terms identical to the Trust Preferred Securities. At March 31, 2024, the Debentures carried an interest rate of 8.34%. The balance of the Debentures outstanding was $7.2 million at both March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023. The Company used its net proceeds for working capital and investment in its subsidiaries.

In connection with itsthe October 2013 acquisition of Ozarks Legacy Community Financial, Inc. (OLCF), merger, the Company assumed $3.1 million in floating rate junior subordinated debt securities. The debt securities had been issued in June 2005 by OLCF in connection with the sale of trust preferred securities, bear interest at a floating rate based on LIBOR,SOFR, are now redeemable at par, and mature in 2035. At March 31, 2024, the current rate was 8.04%. The carrying value of the debt securities was approximately $2.6$2.8 million and $2.7 million at DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024 and $2.6 million at June 30, 2017.


2023, respectively.

In connection with itsthe August 2014 acquisition of Peoples Service Company, Inc. (PSC), merger, the Company assumed $6.5 million in floating rate junior subordinated debt securities. The debt securities had been issued in 2005 by PSC'sPSC’s subsidiary bank holding company, Peoples Banking Company, in connection with the sale of trust preferred securities, bear interest at a floating rate based on LIBOR,SOFR, are now redeemable at par, and mature in 2035. At March 31, 2024, the current rate was 7.39%. The carrying value of the debt securities was approximately $5.1$5.5 million at Decemberboth March 31, 2017,2024 and $5.0June 30, 2023.

The Company’s investment at a face amount of $505,000 in these trusts is included with Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets in the consolidated balance sheets, and is carried at a value of $467,000 and $464,000 at March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

In connection with the February 2022 Fortune merger, the Company assumed $7.5 million in fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes. The notes had been issued in May 2021 by Fortune to a multi-lender group, bear interest through May 2026 at a fixed rate of 4.5% and will bear interest thereafter at SOFR plus 3.77%. The notes will be redeemable at par beginning in May 2026, and mature in May 2031. The carrying value of the notes was approximately $7.6 million and $7.7 million at March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2017.2023, respectively.


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Note 11:  Fair Value Measurements


ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements, defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Topic 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:


Level 1Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities


Level 2Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in active markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities


Level 3Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities

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Recurring Measurements.The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets  recognized in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at DecemberMarch 31, 2024 and June 30, 2017:


  
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017, Using:
 
     Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets  Significant Other Observable Inputs  Significant Unobservable Inputs 
(dollars in thousands) Fair Value  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
U.S. government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) $10,391  $-  $10,391  $- 
State and political subdivisions  54,312   -   54,312   - 
Other securities  5,816   -   5,816   - 
Mortgage-backed GSE residential  77,834   -   77,834   - 

  Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2017, Using: 
     Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets  Significant Other Observable Inputs  Significant Unobservable Inputs 
(dollars in thousands) Fair Value  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
U.S. government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) $10,438  $-  $10,438  $- 
State and political subdivisions  49,978   -   49,978   - 
Other securities  5,725   -   5,725   - 
Mortgage-backed GSE residential  78,275   -   78,275   - 

2023:

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2024, Using:

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets for

Significant Other

Significant

Identical Assets

Observable Inputs

Unobservable Inputs

(dollars in thousands)

    

Fair Value

    

(Level 1)

    

(Level 2)

    

(Level 3)

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

$

28,108

$

$

28,108

$

Corporate obligations

33,813

33,813

Asset backed securities

64,795

64,795

Other securities

 

5,608

 

 

5,608

 

MBS and CMOs

 

301,365

 

 

301,365

 

Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2023, Using:

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets for 

Significant Other

Significant

Identical Assets

Observable Inputs

Unobservable Inputs

(dollars in thousands)

    

Fair Value

    

(Level 1)

    

(Level 2)

    

(Level 3)

Obligations of state and political subdivisions

$

42,568

$

$

42,568

$

Corporate obligations

32,538

32,538

Asset backed securities

68,626

68,626

Other securities

 

3,570

 

 

3,570

 

MBS and CMOs

 

270,252

 

 

270,252

 

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. There have been no significant changes in the valuation techniques during the period ended December 31, 2017.


Available-for-sale Securities.When quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1. The Company does not have Level 1 securities. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated using pricing models, or quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics. For these securities, ourthe Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service. The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the bond'sbond’s terms and conditions, among other things. Level 2 securities include U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises, state and political subdivisions, other securities, mortgage-backed GSE residential securities and mortgage-backed other U.S. Government agencies.  In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.


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Nonrecurring Measurements.The following tables present the fair value measurement of assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and the level within the ASC 820 fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fell at DecemberMarch 31, 2024 and June 30, 2017:


 
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2017, Using:
   Quoted Prices in   
   Active Markets forSignificant OtherSignificant
   Identical AssetsObservable InputsUnobservable Inputs
(dollars in thousands)Fair Value(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
         
Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale $                   3,724 $                                   - $                                 - $                 3,724

 Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2017, Using:
   Quoted Prices in   
   Active Markets forSignificant OtherSignificant
   Identical AssetsObservable InputsUnobservable Inputs
(dollars in thousands)Fair Value(Level 1)(Level 2)(Level 3)
         
Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale $                   3,100 $                                   - $                                 - $                 3,100
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2023:

Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2024, Using:

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets for

Significant Other

Significant

Identical Assets

Observable Inputs

Unobservable Inputs

(dollars in thousands)

    

Fair Value

    

(Level 1)

    

(Level 2)

    

(Level 3)

Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale

$

759

$

$

$

759

Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2023, Using:

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets for

Significant Other

Significant

Identical Assets

Observable Inputs

Unobservable Inputs

(dollars in thousands)

    

Fair Value

    

(Level 1)

    

(Level 2)

    

(Level 3)

Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale

$

1,472

$

$

$

1,472

The following table presents gains and (losses)losses recognized on assets measured on a non-recurring basis for the six-monthnine -month periods ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172024 and 2016:


  For the six months ended 
(dollars in thousands) December 31, 2017  December 31, 2016 
Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale $(56) $(167)
      Total (losses) gains on assets measured on a non-recurring basis $(56) $(167)

2023:

    

For the nine months ended

(dollars in thousands)

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale

$

(687)

$

(123)

Total losses on assets measured on a non-recurring basis

$

(687)

$

(123)

The following is a description of valuation methodologies and inputs used for assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets and liabilities pursuant to the valuation hierarchy. For assets classified within Level 3 of fair value hierarchy, the process used to develop the reported fair value process is described below.


Impaired Loans (Collateral Dependent). A collateral dependent loan is considered to be impaired when it is probable that all of the principal and interest due may not be collected according to its contractual terms. Generally, when a collateral dependent loan is considered impaired, the amount of reserve required is measured based on the fair value of the underlying collateral. The Company makes such measurements on all material collateral dependent loans deemed impaired using the fair value of the collateral for collateral dependent loans. The fair value of collateral used by the Company is determined by obtaining an observable market price or by obtaining an appraised value from an independent, licensed or certified appraiser, using observable market data. This data includes information such as selling price of similar properties and capitalization rates of similar properties sold within the market, expected future cash flows or earnings of the subject property based on current market expectations, and other relevant factors. In addition, management applies selling and other discounts to the underlying collateral value to determine the fair value. If an appraised value is not available, the fair value of the collateral dependent impaired loan is determined by an adjusted appraised value including unobservable cash flows.

On a quarterly basis, loans classified as special mention, substandard, doubtful, or loss are evaluated including the loan officer's review of the collateral and its current condition, the Company's knowledge of the current economic environment in the market where the collateral is located, and the Company's recent experience with real estate in the area. The date of the appraisal is also considered in conjunction with the economic environment and any decline in the real estate market since the appraisal was obtained.  For all loan types, updated appraisals are obtained if considered necessary.  In instances where the economic environment has worsened and/or the real estate market declined since the last appraisal, a higher distressed sale discount would be applied to the appraised value.

The Company records collateral dependent impaired loans based on nonrecurring Level 3 inputs. If a collateral dependent loan's fair value, as estimated by the Company, is less than its carrying value, the Company either records a charge-off of the portion of the loan that exceeds the fair value or establishes a specific reserve as part of the allowance for loan losses.  There were no loans measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis at December 31 or June 30, 2017.

Foreclosed and Repossessed Assets Held for Sale.Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale are valued at the time the loan is foreclosed upon or collateral is repossessed and the asset is transferred to foreclosed or repossessed assets held for sale. The value of the asset is based on third party or internal appraisals, less estimated costs to sell and appropriate discounts, if any. The appraisals are generally discounted based on current and expected market conditions that may impact the sale or value of the asset and management'smanagement’s knowledge and experience with similar assets. Such discounts typically may be significant and result in a Level 3 classification of the inputs for determining fair value of these assets. Foreclosed and repossessed assets held for sale are continually evaluated for additional impairment and are adjusted accordingly if impairment is identified.

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Unobservable (Level 3) Inputs.The following table presentstables present quantitative information about unobservable inputs used in recurring and nonrecurring Level 3 fair value measurements.


(dollars in thousands) 
Fair value at
December 31, 2017
Valuation
technique
Unobservable
inputs
Range of
inputs applied
Weighted-average
inputs applied
Nonrecurring Measurements      
Foreclosed and repossessed assets  $                   3,724Third party appraisalMarketability discount0.0% - 66.4%36.2%
       
(dollars in thousands) 
Fair value at
June 30, 2017
Valuation
technique
Unobservable
inputs
Range of
inputs applied
Weighted-average
inputs applied
Nonrecurring Measurements      
Foreclosed and repossessed assets  $                   3,100Third party appraisalMarketability discount0.0% - 66.4%40.6%

measurements at March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2023.

    

    

    

    

Range

    

 

Fair value at

Valuation

Unobservable

of

Weighted-average

 

(dollars in thousands)

March 31, 2024

technique

inputs

inputs applied

inputs applied

 

Nonrecurring Measurements

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Foreclosed and repossessed assets

$

759

 

Third party appraisal

 

Marketability discount

 

17.9 - 17.9

%  

17.9

%

    

    

    

    

Range

    

 

Fair value at

Valuation

Unobservable

of

Weighted-average

 

(dollars in thousands)

June 30, 2023

technique

inputs

inputs applied

inputs applied

 

Nonrecurring Measurements

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Foreclosed and repossessed assets

$

1,472

 

Third party appraisal

 

Marketability discount

 

14.9 - 14.9

%  

14.9

%

Fair Value of Financial Instruments.The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company'sCompany’s financial instruments not reported at fair value and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fell at DecemberMarch 31, 2024 and June 30, 2017.2023.

March 31, 2024

Quoted Prices

in Active

Significant

Markets for

Significant Other

Unobservable

Carrying

Identical Assets

Observable Inputs

Inputs

(dollars in thousands)

    

Amount

    

(Level 1)

    

(Level 2)

    

(Level 3)

Financial assets

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

168,273

$

168,273

$

$

Interest-bearing time deposits

 

490

 

 

490

 

Stock in FHLB

 

8,667

 

 

8,667

 

Stock in Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

 

9,067

 

 

9,067

 

Loans receivable, net

 

3,719,858

 

 

 

3,583,300

Accrued interest receivable

 

21,807

 

 

21,807

 

Financial liabilities

 

 

 

 

Deposits

 

3,995,510

 

2,651,184

 

 

1,337,030

Advances from FHLB

 

102,043

 

 

100,869

 

Accrued interest payable

 

11,965

 

 

11,965

 

Subordinated debt

 

23,143

 

 

 

20,458

Unrecognized financial instruments (net of contract amount)

 

 

 

 

Commitments to originate loans

 

 

 

 

Letters of credit

 

 

 

 

Lines of credit

 

 

 

 


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  December 31, 2017 
     Quoted Prices       
     in Active     Significant 
     Markets for  Significant Other  Unobservable 
  Carrying  Identical Assets  Observable Inputs  Inputs 
(dollars in thousands) Amount  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
Financial assets            
      Cash and cash equivalents $35,236  $35,236  $-  $- 
      Interest-bearing time deposits  498   -   498   - 
      Stock in FHLB  4,311   -   4,311   - 
      Stock in Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis  3,193   -   3,193   - 
      Loans receivable, net  1,452,975   -   -   1,449,727 
      Accrued interest receivable  9,059   -   9,059   - 
Financial liabilities                
      Deposits  1,508,969   991,874   -   516,326 
      Securities sold under agreements to
         repurchase
  3,697   -   3,697   - 
      Advances from FHLB  59,914   49,400   10,571   - 
      Accrued interest payable  1,080   -   1,080   - 
      Subordinated debt  14,896   -   -   12,413 
Unrecognized financial instruments (net of contract amount)                
      Commitments to originate loans  -   -   -   - 
      Letters of credit  -   -   -   - 
      Lines of credit  -   -   -   - 



  June 30, 2017 
     Quoted Prices       
     in Active     Significant 
     Markets for  Significant Other  Unobservable 
  Carrying  Identical Assets  Observable Inputs  Inputs 
(dollars in thousands) Amount  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3) 
Financial assets            
      Cash and cash equivalents $30,786  $30,786  $-  $- 
      Interest-bearing time deposits  747   -   747   - 
      Stock in FHLB  3,547   -   3,547   - 
      Stock in Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis  2,357   -   2,357   - 
      Loans receivable, net  1,397,730   -   -   1,394,164 
      Accrued interest receivable  6,769   -   6,769   - 
Financial liabilities                
      Deposits  1,455,597   918,553   -   536,266 
      Securities sold under agreements to
         repurchase
  10,212   -   10,212   - 
      Advances from FHLB  43,637   20,000   23,781   - 
      Accrued interest payable  918   -   918   - 
      Subordinated debt  14,848   -   -   11,984 
Unrecognized financial instruments (net of contract amount)                
      Commitments to originate loans  -   -   -   - 
      Letters of credit  -   -   -   - 
      Lines of credit  -   -   -   - 

The following methods and assumptions were used in estimating the fair values of financial instruments:

Cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing time deposits are valued at their carrying amounts, which approximates book value. Stock in FHLB and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Fair value of loans is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. Loans with similar characteristics are aggregated for purposes of the calculations. The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximate their fair values.

The fair value of fixed-maturity time deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities. Non-maturity deposits and securities sold under agreements are valued at their carrying value, which approximates fair value. Fair value of advances from the FHLB is estimated by discounting maturities using an estimate of the current market for similar instruments. The fair value of subordinated debt is estimated using rates currently available to

June 30, 2023

Quoted Prices

in Active

Significant

Markets for

Significant Other

Unobservable

Carrying

Identical Assets

Observable Inputs

Inputs

(dollars in thousands)

    

Amount

    

(Level 1)

    

(Level 2)

    

(Level 3)

Financial assets

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

53,979

$

53,979

$

$

Interest-bearing time deposits

 

1,242

 

 

1,242

 

Stock in FHLB

 

11,540

 

 

11,540

 

Stock in Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

 

9,061

 

 

9,061

 

Loans receivable, net

 

3,571,078

 

 

 

3,393,791

Accrued interest receivable

 

18,871

 

 

18,871

 

Financial liabilities

 

Deposits

 

3,725,540

 

2,661,479

 

 

1,053,650

Advances from FHLB

 

133,514

 

 

131,821

 

Accrued interest payable

4,723

 

 

4,723

 

Subordinated debt

23,105

 

 

 

20,318

Unrecognized financial instruments (net of contract amount)

 

Commitments to originate loans

 

 

 

 

Letters of credit

 

 

 

 

Lines of credit

 

 

 

 

Note 12: Business Combinations

On January 20, 2023, the Company for debt with similar terms and maturities. The fair valuecompleted its acquisition of commitments to originate loans is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties. For fixed-rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and committed rates. The fair value of letters of credit and lines of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.


Note 12:  Business Combinations

On August 17, 2017, the Company announced the signing of an agreement and plan of merger whereby Southern Missouri Bancshares, Inc. ("Bancshares"),Citizens and its wholly-ownedwholly owned subsidiary, Southern MissouriCitizens Bank, of Marshfield, will be acquired by the Company in a stock and cash transaction valued at approximately $15.1 million, (representing 140% of Bancshares' anticipated capital, as adjusted, at closing). At December 31, 2017, Bancshares held consolidated assets of $86.7 million, loans, net, of $68.4 million, and deposits of $70.1 million. The transaction is expected to close intransaction. In late February 2023, the first quarter of calendar year 2018, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory and shareholder approvals. The acquired financial institution is expected to beCompany merged Citizens Bank with and into Southern Bank, shortly aftercoincident to the acquisition of Bancshares indata systems conversion. For the first quarter of calendar year 2018.  Through Decemberthree- and nine- month periods ended March 31, 2017,2024, the Company incurred a total $152,000$4,000 and $98,000, respectively, compared to $3.3 million and $4.1 million in the same periods of the prior fiscal year, of third-party acquisition-related costs, with $77,000 and $127,000 being included in noninterest expense in the Company'sCompany’s condensed consolidated statementstatements of incomeincome.

Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total purchase price is allocated to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired based on their 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, the purchase price for the three-Citizens 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 six- months ended Decembercircumstances 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.

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Citizens Bancshares Company

Fair Value of Consideration Transferred

(dollars in thousands)

Cash

$

34,889

Common stock, at fair value

98,280

Total consideration

$

133,169

    

Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

243,225

Investment securities

 

226,497

Loans

 

447,388

Premises and equipment

 

23,430

BOLI

 

21,733

Identifiable intangible assets

 

24,645

Miscellaneous other assets

 

9,366

 

Deposits

 

(851,140)

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

 

(27,629)

Miscellaneous other liabilities

(7,784)

Total identifiable net assets

109,731

Goodwill

$

23,438

Of the total purchase price, $22.1 million was allocated to core deposit intangible, and is being amortized over ten years on a straight line basis, $2.6 million was allocated to the intangible related to the acquired trust and wealth management business line and is being amortized over ten years on a straight line basis, and $23.4 million was allocated to goodwill. None of the purchase price is deductible. Goodwill is attributable to synergies and economies of scale expected from combining the operations of the Bank and Citizens Bank. To the extent that management revises any of the fair value of the above fair value adjustments as a result of continuing evaluation, the amount of goodwill recorded in the merger will change.

The Company acquired the $461.5 million loan portfolio at an estimated fair value discount of $14.1 million. The excess of expected cash flows above the fair value of the performing portion of loans is being accreted to interest income over the remaining lives of the loans in accordance with ASC 310-30. Loans acquired that were not subject to guidance relating to PCD loans include loans with a fair value of $419.5 million and gross contractual amounts receivable of $520.0 million at the date of acquisition. Management identified 48 PCD loans, with a book balance of $27.5 million, associated with the Citizens acquisition (ASC 310-30).

The acquired business contributed revenues of $14.7 million and earnings of $2.5 million for the period from July 1, 2023 through March 31, 2017, respectively.2024. The following unaudited pro forma summaries present consolidated information of the Company as if the business combination had occurred on the first day of each period:

    

Pro Forma

For the three months ended

March 31,

(dollars in thousands)

2024

2023

Revenue

$

40,093

$

43,232

Earnings

$

11,307

$

4,103

    

Pro Forma

For the nine months ended

March 31,

(dollars in thousands)

2024

2023

Revenue

$

121,465

$

138,709

Earnings

$

36,652

$

35,595

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PART I:Item 2:  Management'sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.


General


Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (Southern Missouri or Company) is a Missouri corporation and owns all of the outstanding stock of Southern Bank (the Bank). The Company'sCompany’s earnings are primarily dependent on the operations of the Bank. As a result, the following discussion relates primarily to the operations of the Bank. The Bank'sBank’s deposit accounts are generally insured up to a maximum of $250,000 by the Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF), which is administered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). At DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, the Bank operated from its headquarters, 3762 full-service branch offices, and three limited-service branch offices. The Bank owns the office building and related land in which its headquarters are located, and 3559 of its other branch offices. The remaining fivesix branches are either leased or partially owned.


The significant accounting policies followed by Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries for interim financial reporting are consistent with the accounting policies followed for annual financial reporting. All adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature and are in the opinion of management necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods reported, have been included in the accompanying condensed consolidated condensed financial statements.


The condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of June 30, 2017,2023, has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of that date. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company'sCompany’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company'sCompany’s annual report on Form 10-K annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Management's

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The following discussion reviews the Company'sCompany’s condensed consolidated financial condition at DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, and results of operations for the three- and six-monththree-and nine- month periods ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172024 and 2016.


2023.

Forward Looking Statements


This document contains statements about the Company and its subsidiaries which we believe are "forward-looking statements"“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements with respect to anticipated future operating and financial performance, growth opportunities, interest rates, cost savings and funding advantages expected or anticipated to be realized by management. Words such as "may," "could," "should," "would," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan"“may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan” and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward‑lookingforward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements by the Company and its management are based on beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, estimates and intentions of management and are not guarantees of future performance. The important factors we discuss below, as well as other factors discussed under the caption "Management's“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"Operations” and identified in this filing and in our other filings with the SEC and those presented elsewhere by our management from time to time, could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this document:


·

the remaining effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on general economic conditions, either nationally or in the Company’s market and lending areas;

expected cost savings, synergies and other benefits from our merger and acquisition activities, including our recently completed acquisitions, might not be realized within the anticipated time frames, to the extent anticipated, or at all, and costs or difficulties relating to integration matters, including but not limited to customer and employee retention, might be greater than expected;

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including but not limited to customer and employee retention and labor shortages, might be greater than expected and goodwill impairment charges might be incurred;

·

the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which we conduct operations;

·

fluctuations in interest rates and inflation, including the effects of a potential recession whether caused by Federal Reserve actions or otherwise or slowed economic growth caused by changes in real estate values;oil prices or supply chain disruptions;

·

monetary and fiscal policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal“Federal Reserve Board"Board”) and the U.S. Government and other governmental initiatives affecting the financial services industry;

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·

the impact of bank failures or adverse developments at other banks and related negative press about the banking industry in general on investor and depositor sentiment;

the risks of lending and investing activities, including changes in the level and direction of loan delinquencies and write-offs and changes in estimates of the adequacy of the allowance for loancredit losses;

our ability to access cost-effective funding and maintain sufficient liquidity;

·our ability to access cost-effective funding;
·

the timely development of and acceptance of our new products and services and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users, including the features, pricing and quality compared to competitors'competitors’ products and services;

·

fluctuations in real estate values and both residential and commercial real estate markets, as well as agricultural business conditions;

demand for loans and deposits;

legislative or regulatory changes that adversely affect our business;

·demand for loans

natural disasters, war, terrorist activities or civil unrest and depositstheir effects on economic and business environments in our market area;which the Company operates;

changes in accounting principles, policies, or guidelines;

·legislative or regulatory changes or changes in the application or interpretation of laws or regulations by regulatory agencies or tax authorities that adversely affect our business;
·changes in accounting principles, policies, or guidelines, or changes in deferred tax asset and liability activity;
·

results of examinations of us by our regulators, including the possibility that our regulators may, among other things, require us toan increase in our reserve for loan losses or toa write-down of assets;

the impact of technological changes;

·the impact of technological changes;

cyber threats such as phishing, ransomware, and insider attacks can lead to financial loss, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties if sensitive customer data and critical infrastructure are not adequately protected; and

·our success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing.

our success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing.

The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements based on the occurrence of future events, the receipt of new information, or otherwise.


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Critical Accounting Policies


Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America are complex and require management to apply significant judgments to various accounting, reporting and disclosure matters. Management of the Company must use assumptions and estimates to apply these principles where actual measurement is not possible or practical. For a complete discussion of the Company'sCompany’s significant accounting policies, see "Notes“Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements"Statements” in the Company's 2017Company’s 2023 Annual Report.Report on Form 10-K and more recent changes, if any, would be included in Note 2 of the “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” in this Form 10-Q. Certain policies are considered critical because they are highly dependent upon subjective or complex judgments, assumptions and estimates. Changes in such estimates may have a significant impact on the financial statements. Management has reviewed the application of these policies with the Audit Committee of the Company'sCompany’s Board of Directors. For a discussion of applying critical accounting policies, see "Critical“Critical Accounting Policies"Policies and Estimates” beginning on page 5364 in the Company's 2017Company’s 2023 Annual Report.


Executive Summary


Our results of operations depend primarily on our net interest margin, which is directly impacted by the interest rate environment. The net interest margin represents interest income earned on interest-earning assets (primarily real estate loans, commercial and agricultural loans, and the investment portfolio), less interest expense paid on interest-bearing liabilities (primarily interest-bearing transaction accounts, certificates of deposit, savings and money market deposit accounts, repurchase agreements, and borrowed funds), as a percentage of average interest-earning assets. Net interest margin is directly impacted by the spread between long-term interest rates and short-term interest rates, as our interest-earning assets, particularly those with initial terms to maturity or repricing greater than one year, generally price off longer term rates while our interest-bearing liabilities generally price off shorter term interest rates. This difference in longer term and shorter term interest rates is often referred to as the steepness of the yield curve. A steep yield curve – in which the difference in interest rates between short term and long term periods is relatively large – could be beneficial to our net interest income, as the interest rate spread between our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities would be larger. Conversely, a flat or flattening yield curve, in which the difference in rates between short term and long term periods is relatively small or shrinking, or an inverted yield curve, in which short term rates exceed long term rates, could have an adverse impact on our net interest income, as our interest rate spread could decrease.


Our results of operations may also be affected significantly by general and local economic and competitive conditions, particularly those with respect to changes in market interest rates, government policies and actions of regulatory authorities.


During the first sixnine months of fiscal 2018, we grew our balance sheet2024, total assets increased by $69.0$286.8 million. Balance sheet growthThe increase was primarily attributable to loan growth. Loans,an increase in net loans receivable, cash equivalents, and available for sale (AFS) securities. Cash equivalents increased by $113.5 million; AFS securities increased $16.1 million; and loans, net of the allowance for loan losses,ACL, increased $55.2$148.8 million. Available-for-sale investmentsLiabilities increased $3.9$253.3 million, and cash equivalents and time deposits increased a combined $4.2 million. Deposits increased $53.4 million, inclusive of a $44.3 millionincluding an increase in public unit deposits and net of a

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$37.5 reduction in traditional brokered certificates of deposit and$270.0 million, partially offset by a $3.3 million increasedecrease in brokered nonmaturity deposits. This discussion of brokered deposits excludes those originated through reciprocal arrangements, as our reciprocal brokered deposits are primarily originated by our public unit depositors and utilized as an alternative to pledging securities against those deposits. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase decreased $6.5 million, and advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) increased $16.3 million, reflecting our use of overnight advances during the fiscal year to date to fund loan growth and allow the maturity of some brokered certificates of deposit.$31.5 million. Equity increased $7.4$33.5 million, attributable primarily to earnings retained after cash dividends paid, in combination with a $2.9 million reduction in accumulated other comprehensive losses (“AOCL”) due to losses recognized on the sale of AFS securities and as a resultthe market value of retentionthe Company’s investments appreciated due to the tightening of net income.

interest rate spreads.

Net income for the first sixnine months of fiscal 20182024 was $10.0$36.7 million, an increase of $2.1$13.0 million, or 27.2%54.8% as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. ComparedCompared to the year-ago period, the Company'sCompany’s increase in net income was the result of increasesattributable to an increase in net interest income and a lower provision for credit losses (“PCL”) that was partially offset by increased noninterest income, and a decreaseexpense, an increase in provision for loan losses, partially offset by increases inincome taxes, and slightly lower noninterest expense and provision for income taxes.income. Diluted net income available towas $3.22 per common shareholders was $1.16 per share for the first sixnine months of fiscal 2018,2024, as compared to $1.06$2.41 per common share for the same period of the prior fiscal year. For the first sixnine months of fiscal 2018, net interest income increased $5.7 million, or 22.5%; noninterest income increased $1.2 million, or 22.2%; provision for loan losses decreased $70,000, or 4.4%; noninterest expense increased $3.4 million, or 19.1%; and provision for income taxes increased $1.3 million, or 43.4%,2024, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year.year, net interest income increased $13.9 million or 15.3%; provision for credit losses (“PCL”) decreased from $13.6 million to $2.7 million; noninterest income decreased $177,000, or 1.0%; noninterest expense increased $11.1 million, or 18.0%; and provision for income tax increased $3.2 million, or 51.0%. During the first nine months of fiscal 2024, the Bank sold bonds with a book value of $30.8 million,

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realizing a loss of $1.5 million recognized in noninterest income. These proceeds were reinvested into in higher yielding fixed rate securities, which is expected to result in an earn back of the realized loss in under two years. Recognition of this loss reduced after-tax net income by $1.2 million. For more information see "Results“Results of Operations."


Interest rates during the first sixnine months of fiscal 2018 generally moved higher, but2024 remained volatile. While the longestyield curve remained inverted, with shorter-term obligations yielding more than longer-term obligations, the curve did flatten some. At times over the current nine-month period, market expectations for an easing of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) driving yields in the mid-to-longer part of the curve lower. Market expectations reversed somewhat in the most recent quarter based mostly on inflation and employment data that was reported at higher-than-expected levels. While the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) has raised short-term rates significantly since March 2022, and the market and FOMC expect rates to normalize at some point, with lower longer term rates compared to the short end of the yield curve, was actually down slightly, leadinga flattening has occurred in this period due to a flatter curve. Early inpersistently higher inflation, increasing the period, long term rates moved down notably, and then from mid-September forward, generally increased less than shorter-term rates.mid to longer end of the curve since fiscal year end 2023. At DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, as compared to June 30, 2017,2023, the yield on two-year treasuries moved updecreased from 1.38%4.90% to 1.89%4.63%; the yield on five-year treasuries moved upincreased from 1.89%4.16% to 2.20%4.22%; the yield on ten-year treasuries moved upincreased from 2.31%3.82% to 2.40%4.21%; and the yield on 30-year treasuries actually moved downincreased from 2.84%3.86% to 2.74%4.35%.

As compared to the first sixnine months of the prior fiscal year, our average yield on earning assets increased by 17102 basis points, helpedprimarily attributable to increased yields on loans receivable, available for sale securities, and cash and cash equivalents, as compared to year-ago levels. Our cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased by 152 basis points, as the Company increased offering rates on nonmaturity accounts and maturing time deposits to adjust to the higher rate environment. Special deposit rates and some brokered CD funding were utilized to reduce the Company’s overnight borrowing position early in part by discount accretion recognized on recent acquisitions, but also as we originated and renewed loans at rates reflecting recent increases by the Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee (FOMC) (see "Resultsperiod. (See “Results of Operations: Comparison of the three- and six-monthnine-month periods ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172024 and 20162023 – Net Interest Income"Income”.). The FOMC increased targeted overnight Higher market rates by 25 basis points in December 2017, and a total of 75 basis points between December 2016 and June 2017, just prior toreflected the beginningpolicy of the Company's fiscal year. In December 2015,FOMC, which has increased overnight funding rates and began a “quantitative tightening” program to reverse some of the FOMC increased rates by 25 basis points, the first increase sinceexcess reserves placed into the financial crisis which began in 2008.system since March 2020. The Company has considered the measured increase in market interest rates to generally be favorable, however, the flattening yield curve is concerning.


Our net interest margin increased seven basis points when comparing the first six months of fiscal 2018 to the same periodimpact of the prior fiscal year. The improvement was attributable primarily to higher yields, partially offset by an increasedyear’s rapid increase in the level of short-term market interest rates, along with the yield curve inversion has been concerning, as our cost of funds. Net interest income resulting fromfunds has increased at a faster pace than our asset yields over recent periods; however, relatively stable price competition for deposits, along with the accretionincreased percentage of our deposits that have already repriced in the discount (andcurrent higher rate environment, in combination with new loan originations at higher market liabilities repricing more quickly than assets and the yield curve inversion has been concerning. Because of this, our cost of funds has increased at a smaller premium on acquired time deposits) attributablefaster pace than our asset yields over recent periods and may continue to do so. However, deposit pricing competition has stabilized and our deposits have mostly already adjusted to the Peoples Acquisition and the Capaha Acquisition in the first six months of fiscal 2018 totaled $1.3 million as comparedhigher rate environment. In combination with new loan originations at higher long term rates, may provide some relief to $868,000 in the first six months of fiscal 2017. In the current period, this component of net interest income contributed 16 basis points to theand net interest margin an increase from a contribution of 13 basis pointscompression in the year-ago period.future periods.

The dollar impact of this component of net interest income has generally been declining each sequential quarter as assets from the Peoples Acquisition mature or prepay; however, the closing of the Capaha Acquisition in mid-June 2017 resulted in additional accretion in the current fiscal year, while resolution of particular acquired impaired credits also resulted in recognition of further discount accretion.


The Company'sCompany’s net income is also affected by the level of its noninterest income and noninterest expenses. Non-interestexpense. Noninterest income generally consists primarily of deposit account service charges, bank card interchange income, loan-related fees, earnings on bank-owned life insurance, gains on sales of loans, and other general operating income. Noninterest expenses consistexpense consists primarily of compensation and employee benefits, occupancy-related expenses, data processing expense, telecommunications expense, deposit insurance assessments, professional fees, advertising, postage and office expenses, other insurance bank card network expenses, the amortization of intangible assets, and other general operating expenses. During

The Company’s noninterest income for the six-monthnine-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017, noninterest income increased $1.22024, was $17.1 million, a decrease $177,000, or 22.2%1.0%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year,year. In the current period, increases in wealth management, bank card interchange income, and earnings on bank owned life insurance (BOLI), were more than offset by realized losses on the sale of AFS securities, as well as lower other income, other loan fees, deposit account charges, and loan servicing fees. Wealth management has benefitted from higher assets under management, and BOLI earnings have improved due mostly to increased investments in policies, both attributable primarily to the Citizens merger partly due to asset appreciation; and interchange income has increased due to higher card volume year to date, driving fee income growth; and BOLI earnings have increased from higher credit rates as insurers pass on some of the increase in the underlying investment yields from the higher rate environment. These increases were more than offset by the realized losses in the investment portfolio; and inclusion in the prior-year period of a one-time gain on the sale of fixed assets of $317,000, resulting in lower other income in the current fiscal year. Other loan fees were down due to the

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decrease in loan origination volume, in commercial and specifically in and lower originations of residential real estate loans, specifically also resulted in declining recognition of new mortgage servicing rights; and deposit account charges and related fees bank card interchange income, loan servicinghave decreased due to changes adopted in July 2023 as to how fees and other loan fees, all of which were attributable in part to the Capaha Acquisition, which increased our number of account holders and loans serviced. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in net realized gainsare assessed on sale of loans. NSF items.

Noninterest expense for the six-monthnine-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017, increased $3.42024, was $72.6 million, an increase of $11.1 million, or 19.1%18.0%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was due mostlyattributable primarily to increases in compensation and benefits, and occupancy expenses, data processing fees, intangible amortization, of coreand deposit intangibles, and

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bank card network expenses, all which were attributable in part to the Capaha Acquisition, which increased our staffing, number of locations, account holders, and included the recognition of a core deposit intangible. These increases wereinsurance premiums, partially offset by a decrease in FDIClegal and professional fees. The increase in compensation and benefits as compared to the prior year period was primarily due to increased headcount resulting from the Citizens merger, an increase in legacy employee headcount, as well as annual merit increases and inflation adjustments. Occupancy expenses increased primarily due to facilities added through the Citizens merger, and other equipment purchases. The Company’s increase in data processing costs relates to the growing volume of transaction activity, increased costs of software licensing, and new programs for lending and wealth management. Intangible amortization also increased due to the Citizens merger. Increased deposit insurance premiums.

premiums were primarily due to the increase in the assessment base following the Citizens merger as well as the FDIC’s increased base assessment rates effective January 2023. Legal and professional fees declined primarily due to inclusion in that category of merger-related expenses in the same period a year ago.

We expect, over time, to continue to grow our assets through the origination and occasional purchase of loans, and purchases of investment securities. The primary funding for this asset growth is expected to come from retail deposits, brokered funding, and short- and long-term FHLB borrowings. We have grown and intend to continue to grow deposits by offering desirable deposit products for our current customers and by attracting new depository relationships. We will also continue to explore strategic expansion opportunities in market areas that we believe will be attractive to our business model.


Comparison of Financial Condition at DecemberMarch 31, 2024 and June 30, 2017


2023

The Company experienced balance sheet growth in the first sixnine months of fiscal 2018,2024, with total assets of $1.8$4.6 billion at DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, reflecting an increase of $69.0$286.8 million, or 4.0%6.6%, as compared to June 30, 2017. Asset growth was comprised mainly of loan growth.


Available-for-sale2023. Growth primarily reflected an increase in net loans receivable, cash and cash equivalents, and available for sale (AFS) securitiessecurities.

Cash and cash equivalents were $148.4a combined $168.8 million at DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, an increase of $3.9$113.5 million, or 2.7%205.6%, as compared to June 30, 2017.2023. The increase was attributable primarily to increased holdings in obligationsthe result of state and political subdivisions. Cash equivalents and time depositsstrong deposit generation that outpaced loan growth during the period. AFS securities were a combined $35.7$433.7 million an increase of $4.2at March 31, 2024, up $16.1 million, or 13.3%3.9%, as compared to June 30, 2017.


2023.

Loans, net of the allowance for loancredit losses (“ACL"), were $1.5$3.7 billion at DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, an increase of $55.2$148.8 million, or 4.0%4.2%, as compared to June 30, 2017. The increase was2023. Gross loans increased by $152.3 million, while the ACL attributable primarily to growth in commercial real estate loans, along with smaller increases in residential real estate loans and consumer loans, partially offset by declines in drawn constructionoutstanding loan balances and commercial operating loans. The increase in commercial real estate lending was attributable mostly to loans secured by nonresidential properties. The increase in residential lending was attributable to loans secured by one- to four-family residential properties, partially offset by a decline in loans secured by multifamily properties. The decrease in commercial operating loans was attributable primarily to a seasonal decline in agricultural loan balances, partially offset by an increase in commercial and industrial loan balances.


Deposits were $1.5 billion at December 31, 2017, an increase of $53.4increased $3.5 million, or 3.7%7.4%, as compared to June 30, 2017. Deposit2023. The increase in loan balances was attributable to growth was comprised primarily of interest-bearing transaction accounts, along with smaller increases in money market deposit accountsnon-owner occupied commercial real estate loans, residential real estate loans, multi-family, and noninterest-bearing transaction accounts,drawn construction loan balances. This was partially offset by declinespay-offs and paydowns in owner-occupied commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans.

Loans anticipated to fund in the next 90 days totaled $117.2 million at March 31, 2024, as compared to $140.5 million at December 31, 2023, and $164.4 million at March 31, 2023.

The Bank’s concentration in non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans is estimated at 329.3% of Tier 1 capital and ACL on March 31, 2024, as compared to 330.2% as of June 30, 2023, with these loans representing 42.6% of total loans at March 31, 2024. Multi-family residential real estate, hospitality (hotels/restaurants), care facilities, retail stand-alone, and strip centers are the most common collateral types within the non-owner occupied commercial real estate loan portfolio. The multi-family residential real estate loan portfolio commonly includes loans collateralized by properties currently in the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program or having exited the program. The hospitality and retail stand-alone segments include primarily franchised businesses; care facilities consist mainly of skilled nursing and

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assisted living centers; and the strip centers can be defined as non-mall shopping centers with a variety of tenants. Non-owner occupied office property types included 36 loans totaling $27.2 million, or 0.72% of total loans at March 31, 2024, none of which were adversely classified as of March 31, 2024, and are generally comprised of smaller spaces with diverse tenants. The Company continues to monitor its commercial real estate concentration and the individual segments closely.

Deposits were $4.0 billion at March 31, 2024, an increase of $270.0 million, or 7.2%, as compared to June 30, 2023. The deposit portfolio saw year-to-date increases in certificates of deposit. Sincedeposit and savings accounts, as customers remained willing to move balances into high yield savings accounts and special rate time deposits in the current higher rate environment. Public unit balances totaled $624.5 million at March 31, 2024, an increase of $46.0 million compared to June 30, 2017,2023, and increased $30.4 million from December 31, 2023, the Company's public unitlinked quarter, reflecting seasonal trends. Brokered deposits increased by $44.3totaled $187.0 million muchat March 31, 2024, an increase of which is seasonal, though several new relationships contributed significantly to growth, as well. Brokered certificates of deposit decreased $37.5$27.3 million as management chosecompared to not renew some funding through this source dueJune 30, 2023, but a decrease of $13.6 million compared to strong core deposit growth, and brokered nonmaturity deposits increased $3.3 million. Our discussion of brokered deposits excludes those brokered deposits originated through reciprocal arrangements, as our reciprocal brokered deposits are primarily originated by our public unit depositors and utilized as an alternative to pledging securities against those deposits.December 31, 2023, the linked quarter. The average loan-to-deposit ratio for the first six monthsthird quarter of fiscal 20182024 was 98.4%92.5%, as compared to 103.0%95.8% for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, and 91.2% for the same period of the prior fiscal year.


FHLB advances were $59.9$102.0 million at DecemberMarch 31, 2017, an increase2024, a decrease of $16.3$31.5 million, or 37.3%23.6%, as compared to June 30, 2017,2023, as the Company utilized deposit growth to repay overnight and short-term fundingmaturing FHLB advances. For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, the Company continued to fund loan growth in excess of deposit growth and allow brokered deposits to decrease. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase totaled $3.7have no FHLB overnight borrowings.

The Company’s stockholders’ equity was $479.6 million at DecemberMarch 31, 2017, a decrease2024, an increase of $6.5$33.5 million, or 63.8%7.5%, as compared to June 30, 2017, as we continued to encourage larger customers to migrate from this product to a reciprocal brokered deposit arrangement. At both dates, the full balance of repurchase agreements was due to local small business and government counterparties.


The Company's stockholders' equity was $180.5 million at December 31, 2017, an increase of $7.4 million, or 4.3%, as compared to June 30, 2017.2023. The increase was attributable primarily to the retention of net income, partially offset by payment ofearnings retained after cash dividends on common stock andpaid, in combination with a decrease$2.9 million reduction in accumulated other comprehensive income.losses (“AOCL”) due to losses recognized on the sale of AFS securities and as the market value of the Company’s investments appreciated during the fiscal year to date due to the tightening of interest rate spreads. The AOCL totaled $19.1 million at March 31, 2024, compared $21.9 million at June 30, 2023. The Company does not hold any securities classified as held-to-maturity. The increase in stockholders’ equity was partially offset by $187,000 utilized for repurchases of 4,438 shares of the Company’s common stock during the third fiscal quarter of 2024 at an average price of $42.04 per share.


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Average Balance Sheet, Interest, and Average Yields and Rates for the Three- and Six-MonthNine- Month Periods Ended

December

March 31, 20172024 and 2016


2023

The tables below present certain information regarding our financial condition and net interest income for the three- and six-monthnine- month periods ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172024 and 2016.2023. The tables present the annualized average yield on interest-earning assets and the annualized average cost of interest-bearing liabilities. We derived the yields and costs

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by dividing annualized income or expense by the average balance of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, respectively, for the periods shown. Yields on tax-exempt obligations were not computed on a tax equivalent basis.

  Three-month period ended  Three-month period ended 
  December 31, 2017  December 31, 2016 
(dollars in thousands) 
Average
Balance
  Interest and Dividends  
Yield/
Cost (%)
  
Average
Balance
  Interest and Dividends  
Yield/
Cost (%)
 
                
 Interest earning assets:                  
   Mortgage loans (1) $1,162,386  $14,059   4.84  $974,321  $11,288   4.63 
   Other loans (1)  300,668   4,177   5.56   242,286   2,941   4.86 
       Total net loans  1,463,054   18,236   4.99   1,216,607   14,229   4.68 
   Mortgage-backed securities  78,485   426   2.17   70,775   350   1.98 
   Investment securities (2)  78,616   558   2.84   68,408   500   2.92 
   Other interest earning assets  3,028   11   1.34   1,599   4   1.00 
         Total interest earning assets (1)  1,623,183   19,231   4.74   1,357,389   15,083   4.44 
 Other noninterest earning assets (3)  141,665   -       123,287   -     
             Total assets $1,764,848  $19,231      $1,480,676  $15,083     
                         
 Interest bearing liabilities:                        
    Savings accounts $144,880   174   0.48  $116,859   93   0.32 
    NOW accounts  513,202   1,025   0.80   410,746   754   0.73 
    Money market deposit accounts  111,642   170   0.61   80,043   54   0.27 
    Certificates of deposit  523,441   1,656   1.27   435,894   1,142   1.05 
       Total interest bearing deposits  1,293,165   3,025   0.94   1,043,542   2,043   0.78 
 Borrowings:                        
    Securities sold under agreements
      to repurchase
  4,585   8   0.68   24,323   25   0.41 
    FHLB advances  70,797   284   1.60   124,834   282   0.90 
    Note Payable  3,000   29   3.82   -   -   - 
    Subordinated debt  14,884   182   4.89   14,789   160   4.33 
       Total interest bearing liabilities  1,386,431   3,528   1.02   1,207,488   2,510   0.83 
 Noninterest bearing demand deposits  193,028   -       137,468   -     
 Other noninterest bearing liabilities  6,657   -       5,873   -     
       Total liabilities  1,586,116   3,528       1,350,829   2,510     
 Stockholders' equity  178,732   -       129,847   -     
             Total liabilities and
               stockholders' equity
 $1,764,848  $3,528      $1,480,676  $2,510     
                         
 Net interest income     $15,703          $12,573     
                         
 Interest rate spread (4)          3.72%          3.61%
 Net interest margin (5)          3.87%          3.71%
                         
Ratio of average interest-earning assets
to average interest-bearing liabilities
  117.08%          112.41%        

Three-month period ended

Three-month period ended

 

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

 

(dollars in thousands)

    

Average

    

Interest and

    

Yield/

    

Average

    

Interest and 

    

Yield/

 

    

Balance

 Dividends

 Cost (%)

Balance

Dividends

 Cost (%)

 

Interest-earning assets:

Mortgage loans (1)

$

3,033,034

$

42,957

5.67

$

2,738,256

$

33,740

4.93

Other loans (1)

 

693,597

12,995

7.49

596,641

9,375

6.29

Total net loans

 

3,726,631

 

55,952

 

6.01

 

3,334,897

 

43,115

 

5.17

Mortgage-backed securities

 

308,236

3,757

4.88

294,029

1,652

2.25

Investment securities (2)

 

164,668

1,729

4.20

129,755

2,076

6.40

Other interest-earning assets

 

182,427

2,587

5.67

129,977

1,443

4.55

TOTAL INTEREST- EARNING ASSETS (1)

 

4,381,962

 

64,025

 

5.84

 

3,888,658

 

48,286

 

4.97

Other noninterest-earning assets (3)

 

291,591

270,131

TOTAL ASSETS

$

4,673,553

$

64,025

 

$

4,158,789

$

48,286

 

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

Savings accounts

$

415,814

$

2,506

2.41

$

332,890

$

517

0.62

NOW accounts

 

1,323,565

7,254

2.19

1,416,933

5,605

1.58

Money market accounts

 

387,857

3,109

3.21

394,996

2,191

2.22

Certificates of deposit

 

1,370,266

15,152

4.42

901,344

5,392

2.39

TOTAL INTEREST- BEARING DEPOSITS

 

3,497,502

 

28,021

 

3.20

 

3,046,163

 

13,705

 

1.80

Borrowings:

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

16,592

213

5

FHLB advances

 

111,830

1,060

3.79

35,645

206

2.31

Junior subordinated debt

 

23,137

435

7.51

23,086

395

6.84

TOTAL INTEREST- BEARING LIABILITIES

 

3,632,469

 

29,516

 

3.25

 

3,121,486

 

14,519

 

1.86

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

 

532,075

608,782

Other liabilities

 

33,902

15,718

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

4,198,446

 

29,516

 

  

 

3,745,986

 

14,519

 

  

Stockholders’ equity

 

475,107

 

 

  

 

412,803

 

 

  

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

4,673,553

$

29,516

 

  

$

4,158,789

$

14,519

 

  

Net interest income

 

  

$

34,509

 

  

 

  

$

33,767

 

  

Interest rate spread (4)

 

  

 

  

 

2.59

%  

 

  

 

  

 

3.11

%

Net interest margin (5)

 

  

 

  

 

3.15

%  

 

  

 

  

 

3.48

%

Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

 

120.63

%  

 

  

 

  

 

124.48

%  

 

  

 

  

(1)Calculated net of deferred loan fees, loan discounts and loans-in-process. Non-accrual loans are not included in average loans.
(2)          Includes FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis membership stock and related cash dividends.
(2)Includes FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis membership stock and related cash dividends.
(3)Includes average balances for fixed assets and BOLI of $53.9$94.9 million and $34.6$72.8 million, respectively, for the three-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, as compared to $46.5$78.4 million and $30.4$65.6 million, respectively, for the same period of the prior fiscal year.
(4)Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average rate on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)Net interest margin represents annualized net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

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  Six-month period ended  Six-month period ended 
  December 31, 2017  December 31, 2016 
(dollars in thousands) 
Average
Balance
  Interest and Dividends  
Yield/
Cost (%)
  
Average
Balance
  Interest and Dividends  
Yield/
Cost (%)
 
 Interest earning assets:                  
   Mortgage loans (1) $1,148,842  $27,692   4.82  $952,406  $22,537   4.73 
   Other loans (1)  300,764   8,000   5.32   244,931   5,942   4.85 
       Total net loans  1,449,606   35,692   4.92   1,197,337   28,479   4.76 
   Mortgage-backed securities  78,558   843   2.15   69,398   695   2.00 
   Investment securities (2)  76,928   1,087   2.83   67,788   1,006   2.97 
   Other interest earning assets  2,648   20   1.52   4,665   8   0.35 
         Total interest earning assets (1)  1,607,740   37,642   4.68   1,339,188   30,188   4.51 
 Other noninterest earning assets (3)  141,162   -       119,281   -     
             Total assets $1,748,902  $37,642      $1,458,469  $30,188     
                         
 Interest bearing liabilities:                        
    Savings accounts $145,376   344   0.47  $116,922   185   0.32 
    NOW accounts  498,891   1,974   0.79   403,614   1,475   0.73 
    Money market deposit accounts  110,477   320   0.58   79,375   115   0.29 
    Certificates of deposit  532,260   3,249   1.22   419,119   2,200   1.05 
       Total interest bearing deposits  1,287,004   5,887   0.91   1,019,030   3,975   0.78 
 Borrowings:                        
    Securities sold under agreements
      to repurchase
  7,038   22   0.61   25,523   52   0.41 
    FHLB advances  62,930   510   1.62   128,471   700   1.09 
    Note Payable  3,000   57   3.80   -   -   - 
    Subordinated debt  14,872   360   4.84   14,776   312   4.23 
       Total interest bearing liabilities  1,374,844   6,836   0.99   1,187,800   5,039   0.85 
 Noninterest bearing demand deposits  190,179   -       135,535   -     
 Other noninterest bearing liabilities  7,012   -       6,477   -     
       Total liabilities  1,572,035   6,836       1,329,812   5,039     
 Stockholders' equity  176,867   -       128,657   -     
             Total liabilities and
               stockholders' equity
 $1,748,902  $6,836      $1,458,469  $5,039     
                         
 Net interest income     $30,806          $25,149     
                         
 Interest rate spread (4)          3.69%          3.66%
 Net interest margin (5)          3.83%          3.76%
                         
Ratio of average interest-earning assets
to average interest-bearing liabilities
  116.94%          112.75%        

Nine-month period ended

Nine-month period ended

 

March 31, 2024

March 31, 2023

 

(dollars in thousands)

Average

Interest and

Yield/

Average

Interest and

Yield/

 

Balance

Dividends

Cost (%)

Balance

Dividends

Cost (%)

 

Interest-earning assets:

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Mortgage loans (1)

 

$

2,987,446

$

124,547

5.56

$

2,486,600

$

88,679

4.76

Other loans (1)

 

700,343

39,516

7.52

564,178

24,609

5.82

Total net loans

 

3,687,789

 

164,063

 

5.93

 

3,050,778

 

113,288

 

4.95

Mortgage-backed securities

 

298,005

10,614

4.75

223,304

3,654

2.18

Investment securities (2)

 

170,043

5,217

4.09

100,441

3,519

4.67

Other interest-earning assets

 

92,343

3,813

5.51

53,398

1,672

4.17

TOTAL INTEREST- EARNING ASSETS (1)

 

4,248,180

 

183,707

 

5.77

 

3,427,921

 

122,133

 

4.75

Other noninterest-earning assets (3)

 

292,618

 

 

  

 

213,767

 

 

  

TOTAL ASSETS

$

4,540,798

$

183,707

 

  

$

3,641,688

$

122,133

 

  

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Savings accounts

$

349,328

$

4,796

1.83

$

285,276

$

1,190

0.56

NOW accounts

 

1,266,367

19,536

2.06

 

1,253,592

12,094

1.29

Money market accounts

 

421,212

9,825

3.11

 

357,777

5,018

1.87

Certificates of deposit

 

1,289,867

39,875

4.12

 

751,418

9,759

1.73

TOTAL INTEREST- BEARING DEPOSITS

 

3,326,774

 

74,032

 

2.97

 

2,648,063

 

28,061

 

1.41

Borrowings:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

 

 

 

 

5,531

 

213

 

5

FHLB advances

 

131,062

 

3,978

 

4.05

 

101,669

 

2,300

 

3.02

Junior subordinated debt

 

23,124

 

1,309

 

7.55

 

23,074

 

1,033

 

5.97

TOTAL INTEREST- BEARING LIABILITIES

 

3,480,960

 

79,319

 

3.04

 

2,778,337

 

31,607

 

1.52

Noninterest-bearing demand deposits

 

568,126

 

 

  

 

493,618

 

 

  

Other liabilities

 

30,088

 

 

  

 

13,389

 

 

  

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

4,079,174

 

79,319

 

  

 

3,285,344

 

31,607

 

  

Stockholders’ equity

 

461,624

 

 

  

 

356,344

 

 

  

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

4,540,798

$

79,319

 

  

$

3,641,688

$

31,607

 

  

Net interest income

 

  

$

104,388

 

  

 

  

$

90,526

 

  

Interest rate spread (4)

  

 

  

 

2.73

%  

 

  

 

  

 

3.23

%

Net interest margin (5)

 

  

 

  

 

3.28

%  

 

  

 

  

 

3.52

%

Ratio of average interest-earning assets to average interest-bearing liabilities

 

122.04

%  

 

  

 

  

 

123.38

%  

 

  

 

  

(1)Calculated net of deferred loan fees, loan discounts and loans-in-process. Non-accrual loans are not included in average loans.
(2)          Includes FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis membership stock and related cash dividends.
(2)Includes FHLB and Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis membership stock and related cash dividends.
(3)Includes average balances for fixed assets and BOLI of $54.0$93.8 million and $34.5$72.3 million, respectively, for the six-monthnine-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, as compared to $46.6$73.1 million and $30.3$54.5 million, respectively, for the same period of the prior fiscal year.
(4)Interest rate spread represents the difference between the average rate on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.
(5)Net interest margin represents annualized net interest income divided by average interest-earning assets.

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Rate/Volume Analysis


The following table setstables set forth the effects of changing rates and volumes on the Company'sCompany’s net interest income for the three- and six-monthnine- month periods ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, compared to the three- and six-monthnine- month periods ended DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2023. Information is provided with respect to (i) effects on interest income and expense attributable to changes in volume (changes in volume multiplied by the prior rate), (ii) effects on interest income and expense attributable to change in rate (changes in rate multiplied by prior volume), and (iii) changes in rate/volume (change in rate multiplied by change in volume).


 
Three-month period ended December 31, 2017
 
 Compared to three-month period ended December 31, 2016 
  Increase (Decrease) Due to 
 (dollars in thousands)       Rate/    
 Rate  Volume  Volume  Net 
 Interest-earnings assets:            
   Loans receivable (1) $919  $2,886  $202  $4,007 
   Mortgage-backed securities  34   38   4   76 
   Investment securities (2)  (16)  75   (1)  58 
   Other interest-earning deposits  2   3   2   7 
 Total net change in income on                
   interest-earning assets  939   3,002   207   4,148 
                 
 Interest-bearing liabilities:                
   Deposits  420   460   102   982 
   Securities sold under                
     agreements to repurchase  16   (20)  (13)  (17)
   Subordinated debt  21   1   -   22 
   Note Payable  -   -   29   29 
   FHLB advances  220   (122)  (96)  2 
 Total net change in expense on                
   interest-bearing liabilities  677   319   22   1,018 
 Net change in net interest income $262  $2,683  $185  $3,130 

 
Six-month period ended December 31, 2017
 
 Compared to six-month period ended December 31, 2016 
  Increase (Decrease) Due to 
 (dollars in thousands)       Rate/    
 Rate  Volume  Volume  Net 
 Interest-earnings assets:            
   Loans receivable (1) $1,008  $6,000  $205  $7,213 
   Mortgage-backed securities  51   92   5   148 
   Investment securities (2)  (49)  136   (6)  81 
   Other interest-earning deposits  27   (4)  (11)  12 
 Total net change in income on                
   interest-earning assets  1,037   6,224   193   7,454 
                 
 Interest-bearing liabilities:                
   Deposits  687   1,033   192   1,912 
   Securities sold under                
     agreements to repurchase  26   (38)  (18)  (30)
   FHLB advances  340   (357)  (173)  (190)
   Note payable  -   -   57   57 
   Subordinated debt  45   2   1   48 
 Total net change in expense on                
   interest-bearing liabilities  1,098   640   59   1,797 
 Net change in net interest income $(61) $5,584  $134  $5,657 

Three-month period ended March 31, 2024

Compared to three-month period ended March 31, 2023

Increase (Decrease) Due to

    

    

    

Rate/

    

(dollars in thousands)

Rate

Volume

Volume

Net

    

Interest-earning assets:

Loans receivable (1)

$

6,956

$

5,064

$

817

$

12,837

Mortgage-backed securities

 

1,932

 

80

 

93

 

2,105

Investment securities (2)

 

(713)

 

559

 

(193)

 

(347)

Other interest-earning deposits

 

357

 

630

 

157

 

1,144

Total net change in income on interest-earning assets

 

8,532

 

6,333

 

874

 

15,739

Interest-bearing liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Deposits

 

9,200

 

2,525

 

2,591

 

14,316

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

(213)

(213)

213

(213)

FHLB advances

 

39

 

1

 

 

40

Subordinated debt

 

132

 

440

 

282

 

854

Total net change in expense on interest-bearing liabilities

 

9,158

 

2,753

 

3,086

 

14,997

Net change in net interest income

$

(626)

$

3,580

$

(2,212)

$

742

(1)Does not include interest on loans placed on nonaccrual status.
(2)Does not include dividends earned on equity securities.

Nine-month period ended March 31, 2024

Compared to nine-month period ended March 31, 2023

Increase (Decrease) Due to

Rate/

(dollars in thousands)

Rate

Volume

Volume

Net

Interest-earning assets:

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

Loans receivable (1)

$

22,212

$

23,801

$

4,762

$

50,775

Mortgage-backed securities

4,299

1,222

1,439

6,960

Investment securities (2)

(437)

2,439

(304)

1,698

Other interest-earning deposits

533

1,219

389

2,141

Total net change in income on interest-earning assets

26,607

28,681

6,286

61,574

Interest-bearing liabilities:

  

  

  

  

Deposits

26,769

8,273

10,929

45,971

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

(213)

(213)

FHLB advances

786

665

227

1,678

Subordinated debt

274

2

276

Total net change in expense on interest-bearing liabilities

27,829

8,940

10,943

47,712

Net change in net interest income

$

(1,222)

$

19,741

$

(4,657)

$

13,862

(1)Does not include interest on loans placed on nonaccrual status.
(2)Does not include dividends earned on equity securities.


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Results of Operations – Comparison of the three-month periods ended DecemberMarch 31, 20172024 and 2016


2023

General. Net income for the three-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, was $5.2$11.3 million, an increase of $1.0$8.9 million, or 23.8%369%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was attributable primarily to increasesthe Citizens merger-related charges that reduced earnings in the prior year period. The merger-related charges in the March 31, 2023, quarter included noninterest expense of $3.3 million and PCL on the acquired loan portfolio and off-balance sheet credit exposures totaling $7.0 million. Inclusive of these non-recurring charges, the increase in net income was the result of decreases in PCL and non-interest expense, and an increase in net interest income, partially offset by a decrease in non-interest income and noninterest income, as well as a reductionan increase in provision for loan losses, partially offset by increases in noninterest expense and provision for income taxes.


For the three-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, basic and fully-diluted net income per share were both $0.60,available to common shareholders was $1.00 and $0.99, respectively, as compared to $0.56 under$0.22 for both measures for the same period of the prior fiscal year, which represented an increaseincreases of $0.04,$0.78, or 7.1%.354.5% and $0.77 or 350.0%, respectively. Our annualized return on average assets for the three-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, was 1.17%0.97%, as compared to 1.13%0.23% for the same period of the prior fiscal year. Our return on average common stockholders'stockholders’ equity for the three-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, was 11.6%9.5%, as compared to 12.9%2.3% in the same period of the prior fiscal year.


Net Interest Income. Income. Net interest income for the three-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, was $15.7$34.5 million, an increase of $3.1 million,$742,000, or 24.9%2.2%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was attributable to a 19.6%12.8% increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets combined with an increase in net interest margin to 3.87% in the current three-month period from 3.71% incompared to the three-monthsame period a year ago. Ourago, partially offset by a decrease of 33 basis points in the net interest margin is determined by dividing annualizedto 3.15%. The primary driver of the net interest income by total average interest-earning assets.


margin decline, compared to the year ago period, was the yield on interest earning assets increasing 87 basis points, while the cost of interest-bearing liabilities increased 139 basis points.

Loan discount accretion and deposit premium amortization related to the Peoples Acquisition increased to $558,000 forCompany’s June 2017 acquisition of Capaha Bank, the three-month period ended December 31, 2017, as compared to $267,000 forFebruary 2018 acquisition of Southern Missouri Bank of Marshfield, the same periodNovember 2018 acquisition of First Commercial Bank, the prior fiscal year.May 2020 acquisition of Central Federal Savings & Loan discount accretionAssociation, the February 2022 merger of Fortune, and deposit premium amortization related to the Capaha AcquisitionJanuary 2023 acquisition of Citizens resulted in an additional $302,000$1.2 million in net interest income for the three-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017, with no comparable item2024, as compared to $1.4 million in net interest income for the same period a year ago. Combined, these componentsthis component of net interest income contributed 2111 basis points to net interest margin in the three-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, as compared to a 14 basis point contribution for the same period of eightthe prior fiscal year, and as compared to a 14 basis pointspoint contribution in the linked quarter, ended December 31, 2023, when net interest margin was 3.25%.

Provision for Credit Losses. The PCL for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024, was a charge of $900,000, as compared to a PCL of $10.1 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. The dollar impactcurrent period PCL was the result of this component of net interest income has generally been declining each sequential quarter as assets from the Peoples Acquisition mature or prepay, however, the Capaha Acquisition will contribute additional net interest income during fiscal 2018, with no comparable items from fiscal 2017 periods. Also, additional net interest income was recognized in the quarter ended December 31, 2017, duea $1.4 million provision attributable to the resolution of specific purchased credit impaired loans.


For the three-month period ended December 31, 2017, our net interest spread was 3.72%, as compared to 3.61% in the three-month period a year ago. The increase in net interest rate spread, compared to the same period a year ago, resulted from a 30 basis point increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets,ACL for loan balances outstanding, partially offset by a 19recovery of $458,000 in provision attributable to the allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures, as construction draws reduced available credit and increased on-balance sheet exposure. The comparable period PCL was elevated primarily due to the Citizens merger. The Company’s assessment of the economic outlook was little changed as compared to the assessment as of March 31, 2023, but reserves were modestly increased due to individually evaluated credits, slightly expanding the ACL as a percentage of total loans. As a percentage of average loans outstanding, the Company recorded net charge offs of one basis point increase in(annualized) during the average costcurrent period, unchanged from the same period of interest-bearing liabilities.

Interestthe prior fiscal year. (See “Critical Accounting Policies”, “Allowance for Credit Loss Activity” and “Nonperforming Assets”).

Noninterest Income.Total interest Noninterest income for the three-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, was $19.2$5.6 million, a decrease of $700,000, or 11.1%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The decrease was attributable to recognized losses on the sale of AFS securities, which totaled $807,000 in the current quarter, with no AFS gains or losses recognized in the same quarter a year ago, along with lower other noninterest income deposit account charges and related fees, and bank card interchange income. These items were partially offset by increased wealth management fees, other loan fees, and earnings on bank owned life insurance.

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Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024, was $25.0 million, a decrease of $1.9 million, or 7.2%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The decrease as compared to the year-ago period was primarily attributable to charges directly related to merger and acquisition activities, which totaled $3.3 million in the year-ago period from the Citizens acquisition, with no material charges in the current period. Direct charges related to merger and acquisition activity in the year-ago period were primarily legal and professional fees, data processing fees (including contract termination and data conversion fees), compensation expenses, marketing activities, and other miscellaneous merger operating expenses. Partially offsetting these decreases from the prior year period were increases in occupancy and equipment, deposit insurance premiums, advertising, and intangible amortization. Occupancy and equipment expenses increased due to additional facilities and equipment; maintenance and remodels; and associated depreciation expenses, reflecting the additional facilities resulting from the Citizens merger. The increase in deposit insurance premiums was primarily due to the increase in deposits compared to the same period of the prior year. Advertising enhancements in the current quarter increased marketing expenses compared to the March 31, 2023 quarter. Lastly, compared to the same period last year, intangible amortization expense increased as last year’s same period only included two months following the Citizens acquisition.

Income Taxes. The income tax provision for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024, was $2.8 million, an increase of $4.1 million, or 27.5%390.8%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily attributed to a 19.6%higher pre-tax earnings after the acquisition of Citizens.

Results of Operations – Comparison of the nine-month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023

General. Net income for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2024, was $36.7 million, an increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets, combined with a 30 basis point increase in the average yield earned on interest-earning assets,$13.0 million, or 54.8% as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. IncreasedCompared to the year-ago period, the Company’s increase in net income was attributable to an increase in net interest income and a lower PCL that was partially offset by increased noninterest expense, an increase in provision for income taxes, and slightly lower noninterest income.

For the nine-month period ended March 31, 2024, basic and fully-diluted net income per share available to common shareholders was $3.23 and 3.22, respectively, as compared to $2.42 and $2.41, respectively for the same period of the prior fiscal year, which represented increases of $0.81, or 33.6% under both measures. Our annualized return on average interest-earning balances were attributable primarilyassets for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2024, was 1.08%, as compared to growth0.87% for the same period of the prior fiscal year. Our return on average common stockholders’ equity for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2024, was 10.6%, as compared to 8.9% in the loan portfolio, while investment balances increased at a slower rate. The increase insame period of the average yield on interest-earning assets was attributable primarily to originations and renewals of loans at higher market rates, the increase in loan discount accretion, discussed above, as well as a slight shift in the earning asset mix towards the loan portfolio.


prior fiscal year.

Net Interest Expense. TotalIncome. Net interest expenseincome for the three-monthnine-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, was $3.5$104.4 million, an increase of $1.0$13.9 million, or 40.6%15.3%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was attributable to a 1923.9% increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets, partially offset by a decrease in the net interest margin to 3.28%, as compared to 3.52% in the same period a year ago. The decrease in net interest margin was attributable to a 152 basis point increase in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, combined withwhich was partially offset by a 14.8%102 basis point increase in the average balanceyield on interest-earning assets. The increase in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities,funding was due to savings and CD specials that were offered over recent periods in a competitive deposit environment.

Loan discount accretion and deposit premium amortization related to the Company’s May 2020 acquisition of Central Federal Savings & Loan Association, the February 2022 merger of Fortune, and the January 2023 acquisition of Citizens, resulted in $4.4 million in net interest income for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $2.4 million in net interest income for the same period a year ago. Combined, this component of net interest income contributed 14 basis points to net interest margin in the nine-month period ended March 31, 2024, as compared to a nine basis point contribution for the same period of the prior fiscal year. Increased average interest-bearing balances were attributable primarily to increases in interest-bearing transaction accounts, certificates of deposit, money market deposit accounts and savings accounts, partially offset by lower FHLB borrowings and repurchase agreement balances. The increase in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities was attributed to an increased cost to originate or renew certificates of deposit, increased overnight and short-term FHLB borrowing rates, and increased rates paid on interest-bearing transaction and money market deposit accounts.


Provision for Loan Losses. Credit Losses.The provision for loan lossesPCL for the three-monthnine-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, was $642,000,a charge of $2.7 million, as compared to $656,000$16.3 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. Compared to the year ago period, the Company’s loan growth over the fiscal year to date was reduced along with lower unfunded loan commitments, requiring less PCL, and the prior period included a $7.0 million PCL on the acquired loan portfolio and off-balance sheet credit exposures of Citizens, with no such similar acquisition in the current year period. The Company’s assessment of

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the economic outlook was little changed as compared to the assessment as of March 31, 2023, but reserves were modestly increased due to individually evaluated credits, slightly expanding the ACL as a percentage of total loans. As a percentage of average loans outstanding, the provision for loan losses in the current three-month period represented a charge of 0.18%

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(annualized), while the Company recorded net charge offs of approximately five basis point (annualized) during both the current period of 0.04% (annualized). Duringand the same period of the prior fiscal year, provisionyear. (See “Critical Accounting Policies”, “Allowance for loan losses as a percentage of average loans outstanding represented a charge of 0.22% (annualized), while the Company recorded net charge offs of 0.04% (annualized). (See "Critical Accounting Policies", "Allowance for LoanCredit Loss Activity"Activity” and "Nonperforming Assets"“Nonperforming Assets”).

Noninterest Income. The Company's noninterestIncome. Noninterest income including securities gains, for the three-monthnine-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, was $3.2$17.1 million, an increasea decrease of $474,000,$177,000, or 17.6%1.0%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was attributable primarily to deposit account service charges,In the current period, increases in wealth management, bank card interchange income, and earnings on bank owned life insurance (BOLI), were more than offset by realized losses on the sale of AFS securities, as well as lower other income, other loan fees, deposit account charges, and loan servicing fees. Wealth management has benefitted from higher assets under management, and BOLI earnings have improved due mostly to increased investments in policies, both attributable primarily to the Citizens merger; and interchange income and gains on sales of securities, partiallyhas had higher volume year to date, driving fee income growth. These increases were more than offset by declinesthe $1.5 million realized losses in the investment portfolio and inclusion in the prior-year period of a one-time gain on the sale of fixed assets of $317,000, resulting in lower other income in the current fiscal year. Other loan fees were down due to the decrease in loan feesorigination volume, and gains on saleslower originations of residential real estate loans originated for that purpose. Increasesspecifically also resulted in depositdeclining recognition of new mortgage servicing rights Deposit account service charges bank card interchange income, and loan servicing income were attributable primarilyrelated fees have decreased due to the additional account holders and loans serviced following the June 2017 Capaha Acquisition.


changes adopted in July 2023 as to how fees are assessed on NSF items.

Noninterest Expense.Noninterest expense for the three-monthnine-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, was $10.5$72.6 million, an increase of $1.8$11.1 million, or 20.8%18.0%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was attributable primarily to increases in compensation and benefits, and occupancy expenses, data processing fees, intangible amortization, and deposit insurance premiums, partially offset by a decrease in legal and professional fees. The increase in compensation and benefits as a resultcompared to the prior year period was primarily due to increased headcount resulting from the Citizens merger, an increase in legacy employee headcount, as well as annual merit increases and inflation adjustments. Occupancy expenses increased primarily due to facilities added through the Citizens merger, and other equipment purchases. The Company’s increase in data processing costs relates to the growing volume of transaction activity, increased costs of software licensing, and new programs for lending and wealth management. Intangible amortization also increased due to the Company's larger staff and number of facilitiesCitizens merger. Increased deposit insurance premiums were primarily due to the increase in the assessment base following the June 2017 Capaha Acquisition. ExpensesCitizens merger as well as the FDIC’s increased base assessment rates effective January 2023. Charges related to merger and acquisition activityactivities were $98,000 in the current three-month period, totaled $84,000,as compared to $100,000 in similar charges in the sameyear ago period a year ago. The efficiency ratio for the three-month period ended December 31, 2017, was 55.8%, as compared to 57.0%totaling $4.1 million reflected in the same period of the prior fiscal year.


data processing, legal and professional fees.

Income Taxes.The income tax provision for the three-monthnine-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, was $2.5$9.5 million, an increase of $811,000,$3.2 million, or 46.7%51%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, attributabledue primarily to higher pre-tax income, combined with an increase in the effective tax rate, to 33.0%, from 29.4%. The higher effective tax rate was attributed primarily to the December enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act"), which negatively impacted after-tax earnings by a net $284,000, the result of a required revaluation of the Company's net deferred tax asset ("DTA"), partially offset by a reduction in the Company's annual effective tax rate ("AETR") applied to pre-tax income for the first six months of fiscal 2018. Specifically, the revaluation of the DTA increased provision for income taxes by approximately $1.1 million, while the lower AETR resulted in an $840,000 reduction in the provision for income taxes. After applying the reduction in the AETR to the first half of fiscal 2018, the revaluation of the DTA increased the effective tax rate by approximately 5.9 percentage points, to 30.7% for the fiscal year to date. If the Company maintains a consistent level of tax-advantaged activity and investment relative to its pre-tax income, it would expect an effective tax rate for the second half of fiscal 2018 of 24 to 26 percent, and for the full year fiscal 2018 of 27 to 29 percent, which includes the impact of the DTA revaluation. For fiscal 2019, assuming a consistent level of tax-advantaged activity and investment relative to the Company's pre-tax income, it would expect an effective tax rate of 18 to 20 percent.


Results of Operations – Comparison of the six-month periods ended December 31, 2017 and 2016

General. Net income for the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, was $10.0 million, an increase of $2.1 million, or 27.2%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year.income. The increase was attributable to increases in net interest income and noninterest income, as well as a reduction in provision for loan losses, partially offset by increases in noninterest expense and provision for income taxes.

For the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, basic and fully-diluted net income per share were $1.17 and $1.16, respectively, as compared to $1.06 under both measures for the same period of the prior fiscal year, which represented increases of $0.11, or 10.3%, and $0.10, or 9.4%, respectively. Our annualized return on average assets for the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, was 1.15%, as compared to 1.08% for the same period of the prior fiscal year. Our return on average common stockholders' equity for the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, was 11.3%, as compared to 12.3% in the same period of the prior fiscal year.

Net Interest Income. Net interest income for the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, was $30.8 million, an increase of $5.7 million, or 22.5%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was attributable to a 20.1% increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets, combined with an increase in net interest margin to 3.83% in the current six-month period, from 3.76% in the six-month period a year ago. Our net interest margin is determined by dividing annualized net interest income by total average interest-earning assets.
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Loan discount accretion and deposit premium amortization related to the Peoples Acquisition decreased to $793,000 for the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, as compared to $868,000 for the same period of the prior fiscal year. Loan discount accretion and deposit premium amortization related to the Capaha Acquisition resulted in an additional $532,000 in net interest income for the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, with no comparable item in the same period a year ago. Combined, these components of net interest income contributed 16 basis points to net interest margin in the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, as compared to a contribution of 13 basis points for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The dollar impact of this component of net interest income has generally been declining each sequential quarter as assets from the Peoples Acquisition mature or prepay, however, the Capaha Acquisition will contribute additional net interest income during fiscal 2018, with no comparable items from fiscal 2017 periods. Also, additional net interest income was recognized during the quarters ended December 31, 2017, and September 30, 2016, due to the resolution of specific purchased credit impaired loans.

For the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, our net interest spread was 3.69%, as compared to 3.66% in the six-month period a year ago. The increase in net interest rate spread, compared to the same period a year ago, resulted from a 17 basis point increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets, partially offset by a 14 basis point increase in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

Interest Income. Total interest income for the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, was $37.6 million, an increase of $7.5 million, or 24.7%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase wasprimarily attributed to a 20.1% increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets, combined with a 17 basis point increase in the average yield earned on interest-earning assets, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. Increased average interest-earning balances were attributable primarily to growth in the loan portfolio, while investment balances increased at a slower rate. The increase in the average yield on interest-earning assets was attributable primarily to originations and renewals of loans at higher market rates, the increase in loan discount accretion, discussed above, as well as a slight shift in the earning asset mix towards the loan portfolio.

Interest Expense. Total interest expense for the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, was $6.8 million, an increase of $1.8 million, or 35.7%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was attributable to a 14 basis point increase in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities, combined with a 15.7% increase in the average balance of interest-bearing liabilities, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. Increased average interest-bearing balances were attributable primarily to increases in certificates of deposit, interest-bearing transaction accounts, money market deposit accounts and savings accounts, partially offset by lower FHLB borrowings and repurchase agreement balances. The increase in the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities was attributed to an increased cost to originate or renew certificates of deposit, increased overnight and short-term FHLB borrowing rates, and increased rates paid on interest-bearing transaction and money market deposit accounts.

Provision for Loan Losses. The provision for loan losses for the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, was $1.5 million, as compared to $1.6 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. As a percentage of average loans outstanding, the provision for loan losses in the current six-month period represented a charge of 0.21% (annualized), while the Company recorded net charge offs during the period of 0.03% (annualized). During the same period of the prior fiscal year, provision for loan losses as a percentage of average loans outstanding represented a charge of 0.26% (annualized), while the Company recorded net charge offs of 0.06% (annualized). (See "Critical Accounting Policies", "Allowance for Loan Loss Activity" and "Nonperforming Assets").

Noninterest Income. The Company's noninterest income, including securities gains, for the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, was $6.4 million, an increase of $1.2 million, or 22.2%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was attributable primarily to deposit account service charges, bank card interchange income, loan servicing income, loan fees, earnings on bank owned life insurance, and gains on sales of securities, partially offset by declines in gains on sales of residential real estate loans originated for that purpose. Increases in deposit account service charges, bank card interchange income, and loan servicing income were attributable primarily to the additional account holders and loans serviced following the June 2017 Capaha Acquisition.

Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense for the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, was $21.3 million, an increase of $3.4 million, or 19.1%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was attributable primarily to increases in compensation and benefits and occupancy expenses, as a result of the Company's larger staff and number of facilities following the June 2017 Capaha Acquisition. Expenses related to merger and acquisition activity in the current six-month period totaled $305,000, compared to $100,000 in similar charges in the same period a year ago. The efficiency ratio for the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, was 57.2%, as compared to 58.7% in the same period of the prior fiscal year.
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Income Taxes. The income tax provision for the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, was $4.4 million, an increase of $1.3 million, or 43.4%, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, attributable primarily to higher pre-tax income, combined with an increase inearnings after the effective tax rate, to 30.7%, from 28.2%. The higher effective tax rate was attributed primarily to the December enactmentacquisition of the Tax Act, which negatively impacted after-tax earnings by a net $284,000, the resultCitizens.

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Table of a required revaluation of the Company's net DTA, partially offset by a reduction in the Company's AETR applied to pre-tax income for the first six months of fiscal 2018. Specifically, the revaluation of the DTA increased provision for income taxes by approximately $1.1 million, while the lower AETR resulted in an $840,000 reduction in the provision for income taxes. After applying the reduction in the AETR to the first half of fiscal 2018, the revaluation of the DTA increased the effective tax rate by approximately 5.9 percentage points. If the Company maintains a consistent level of tax-advantaged activity and investment relative to its pre-tax income, it would expect an effective tax rate for the second half of fiscal 2018 of 24 to 26 percent, and for the full year fiscal 2018 of 27 to 29 percent, which includes the impact of the DTA revaluation. For fiscal 2019, assuming a consistent level of tax-advantaged activity and investment relative to the Company's pre-tax income, it would expect an effective tax rate of 18 to 20 percent.Contents


Allowance for LoanCredit Loss Activity


The Company regularly reviews its allowance for loan lossesACL and makes adjustments to its balance based on management's analysismanagement’s estimate of (1) the total expected losses included in the Company’s financial assets held at amortized cost, which is limited to the Company’s loan portfolio, and (2) any credit deterioration in the Company’s available-for-sale securities as of the loan portfolio, the amount of non-performing andbalance sheet date. The Company holds no securities classified loans, as well as general economic conditions. held-to-maturity.

Although the Company maintains its allowance for loan lossesACL at a level that it considers sufficient to provide for losses, there can be no assurance that future losses will not exceed internal estimates. In addition, the amount of the allowance for loan lossesACL is subject to review by regulatory agencies, which can order the establishmentCompany to record additional allowances. The required ACL has been estimated based upon the guidelines in ASC Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses.

The estimate involves consideration of additionalquantitative and qualitative factors relevant to loans as segmented by the Company, and is based on an evaluation, at the reporting date, of historical loss provision. experience, coupled with qualitative adjustments to address current economic conditions and credit quality, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Specific qualitative factors considered include, but may not be limited to:

Changes in lending policies and/or loan review system

National, regional, and local economic trends and/or conditions

Changes and/or trends in the nature, volume, or terms of the loan portfolio

Experience, ability, and depth of lending management and staff

Levels and/or trends of delinquent, non-accrual, problem assets, or charge offs and recoveries

Concentrations of credit

Changes in collateral values

Agricultural economic conditions

Risks from regulatory, legal, or competitive factors

The following table summarizes changes in the allowance for loan lossesACL over the three- and six-monthnine- month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:

For the three months ended

 

For the nine months ended

March 31, 

 

March 31, 

(dollars in thousands)

    

2024

    

2023

 

2024

    

2023

Balance, beginning of period

$

50,084

$

37,483

$

47,820

$

33,192

Initial ACL on PCD loans

1,121

1,121

Loans charged off:

 

 

 

 

Residential real estate

 

(1)

 

 

(133)

 

(2)

Construction

 

 

 

(289)

 

Commercial business

 

(65)

 

 

(249)

 

(17)

Commercial real estate

 

 

 

(496)

 

(245)

Consumer

 

(48)

 

(113)

 

(263)

 

(189)

Gross charged off loans

 

(114)

 

(113)

 

(1,430)

 

(453)

Recoveries of loans previously charged off:

 

 

 

 

Residential real estate

 

 

 

 

1

Construction

 

 

 

 

Commercial business

 

3

 

 

9

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

 

18

 

6

Consumer

 

5

 

9

 

69

 

18

Gross recoveries of charged off loans

 

8

 

9

 

96

 

25

Net charge offs

 

(106)

 

(104)

 

(1,334)

 

(428)

Provision charged to expense

 

1,358

 

7,185

 

4,850

 

11,800

Balance, end of period

$

51,336

$

45,685

$

51,336

$

45,685

Our ACL at March 31, 2024, totaled $51.3 million, representing 1.36% of gross loans and 693% of nonperforming loans, as compared to an ACL of $47.8 million, representing 1.32% of gross loans and 625% of nonperforming loans at June 30, 2023. The Company’s assessment of the economic outlook was little changed as compared to the assessment as of June 30, 2023, but reserves were modestly increased due to qualitative factors and individually evaluated credits, slightly expanding the ACL as a percentage of total loans. For the nine-month period ended March 31, 2024, the ACL

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was increased by $3.5 million and the allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures had a recovery of $2.1 million, reflecting a net PCL of $2.7 million and net charge offs of $1.3 million.

For the three-month period ended March 31, 2024, the ACL increased by $1.3 million and the allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures decreased by $458,000, as compared to the linked quarter ended December 31, 20172023, reflecting a PCL of $900,000, and 2016:


  For the three months ended  For the six months ended 
  December 31,  December 31, 
(dollars in thousands) 2017  2016  2017  2016 
       
Balance, beginning of period $16,357  $14,456  $15,538  $13,791 
Loans charged off:                
      Residential real estate  (55)  -   (78)  (97)
      Construction  -   (31)  -   (31)
      Commercial business  (21)  (101)  (21)  (270)
      Commercial real estate  (36)  -   (36)  - 
      Consumer  (28)  (35)  (58)  (39)
      Gross charged off loans  (140)  (167)  (193)  (437)
Recoveries of loans previously charged off:                
      Residential real estate  1   3   1   6 
      Construction  -   1   -   1 
      Commercial business  6   27   6   29 
      Commercial real estate  -   16   -   16 
      Consumer  1   -   4   5 
       Gross recoveries of charged off loans  8   47   11   57 
Net (charge offs) recoveries  (132)  (120)  (182)  (380)
Provision charged to expense  642   656   1,511   1,581 
Balance, end of period $16,867  $14,992  $16,867  $14,992 

Thenet charge offs of $106,000.

At March 31, 2024, the Bank also had accrued within other liabilities an allowance for loan losses has been calculated based upon an evaluationoff-balance sheet credit exposures of pertinent factors underlying$4.1 million, as compared to $6.3 million at June 30, 2023. The decrease reflects the various types and qualitycomponent of the Company's loans. Management considersPCL attributable to off-balance sheet credit exposures noted above. This amount is maintained as a separate liability account to cover estimated credit losses associated with off-balance sheet credit instruments such factorsas off-balance sheet loan commitments, standby letters of credit, and guarantees. The $2.1 million decrease in the estimated allowance for off-balance sheet credit exposures was primarily the result of a decrease in the amount of unfunded commitments (unused lines of credit) available and expected to be utilized.

The PCL was based on the estimated required ACL, reflecting management’s estimate of the current expected credit losses in the Company’s loan portfolio at March 31, 2024, and management believes the ACL as of that date was adequate based on that estimate. There remains, however, significant uncertainty as the repayment statusFederal Reserve tightens monetary policy to address inflation risks. Management continues to closely monitor borrowers in the hotel industry that were slow to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The following table sets forth the sum of athe amounts of the ACL attributable to individual loans within each category, or the loan categories in general, and the percentage of the ACL that is attributable to each category, as of the reporting date. The table also reflects the percentage of loans in each category to the total loan portfolio, as of the reporting date.

    

    

% of

    

    

% of

 

ACL as of

total

ACL as of

total

 

March 31, 2024

ACL

June 30, 2023

ACL

 

Real Estate Loans:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential

$

15,357

 

29.9

%  

$

15,641

 

32.7

%

Construction

 

2,347

 

4.6

%  

 

2,664

 

5.6

%

Commercial

 

26,610

 

51.8

%  

 

22,838

 

47.8

%

Consumer loans

 

900

 

1.8

%  

 

909

 

1.8

%

Commercial loans

 

6,122

 

11.9

%  

 

5,768

 

12.1

%

$

51,336

 

100.0

%  

$

47,820

 

100.0

%

For loans that do not exhibit similar risk characteristics, the Company evaluates the loan on an individual basis. Loans that are classified with an adverse internal credit rating or identified as modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty are most commonly considered for individual evaluation. The ACL for individually evaluated loans may be estimated netbased on the fair value of the underlying collateral, or based on the borrower's intent and ability to repay the loan, local economic conditions, and the Company's historical loss ratios. We maintain the allowance for loan losses through the provision for loan losses that we charge to income. We charge losses on loans against the allowance for loan losses when we believe the collectionpresent value of loan principal is unlikely. The allowance for loan losses increased $1.4 million to $16.9 million at Decemberexpected cash flows.

At March 31, 2017, from $15.5 million at June 30, 2017. The increase was deemed appropriate in order to bring the allowance for loan losses to a level that reflects management's estimate of the incurred loss in the Company's loan portfolio at December 31, 2017.

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At December 31, 2017,2024, the Company had loans of $11.1$43.3 million, or 0.75%1.15% of total loans, adversely classified ($10.543.3 million classified "substandard"“substandard”; $602,000none classified "doubtful"“doubtful”), as compared to loans of $13.3$46.3 million, or 0.94%1.28% of total loans, adversely classified ($12.746.3 million classified "substandard"“substandard”; $602,000none classified "doubtful"“doubtful”) at June 30, 2017,2023, and $10.6$46.9 million, or 0.86%1.35% of total loans, adversely classified ($10.646.9 million classified "substandard"“substandard”; none classified "doubtful"“doubtful”), at DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2023. Classified loans were generally comprised of loans secured by commercial and residential real estate, loans, while a smaller amount ofand other commercial operating loans and consumer loans were also classified.purpose collateral. All loans were classified due to concerns as to the borrowers'borrowers’ ability to continue to generate sufficient cash flows to service the debt. Of our classified loans, the Company had ceased recognition of interest on loans with a carrying value of $1.3$7.3 million at DecemberMarch 31, 2017.

As noted in Note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company's2024. The Company’s total past due loans increaseddecreased from $4.8$10.7 million at June 30, 2017,2023, to $13.3$8.6 million at DecemberMarch 31, 2017. Of this increase, approximately $4.7 million was attributable to a $4.7 million commercial relationship which has been classified for more than five years, and with whom the Company was in negotiations for renewal and modification during the quarter ended December 31, 2017. Included in the relationship is a $3.5 million loan secured by commercial real estate and equipment which carries a 90% guaranty from the USDA. The remaining balance is structured as lines of credit which are secured by additional commercial real estate, receivables, and a personal residence. The lines of credit matured as of September 30, 2017, though the borrower continued to make interest payments following that date. Following quarter end, the Company agreed to short term extensions and modifications of the loans in this relationship, restoring them to current status, though all remain classified. In addition to this relationship, the increase in2024. Total past due loans is attributable to a $1.4were $7.4 million relationship with a borrower operating residential rental properties who recently filed bankruptcy, as well as several other smaller loans, including some commercialat March 31, 2023. See Note 4 – “Loans and construction real estate loans which were awaiting renewal at quarter end and have since been renewed.

In its quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of its allowanceAllowance for loan losses, the Company employs historical data including past due percentages, charge offs, and recoveries for the previous five years for each loan category. The Company's allowance methodology considers the most recent twelve-month period's average net charge offs and uses this information as one of the primary factors for evaluation of allowance adequacy. Average net charge offs are calculated as net charge offs by portfolio type for the period as a percentage of the average balance of respective portfolio type over the same period.

The following table sets forth the Company's historical net charge offs as of December 31 and June 30, 2017:

 December 31, 2017  June 30, 2017 
 Net charge offs –  Net charge offs – 
Portfolio segment 12-month historical  12-month historical 
Real estate loans:      
   Residential  0.04%  0.04%
   Construction  0.00%  0.05%
   Commercial  0.01%  0.00%
Consumer loans  0.19%  0.16%
Commercial loans  0.03%  0.13%

Additionally, in its quarterly evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, the Company evaluates changesCredit Losses – Past Due Loans” in the financial conditionNotes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Table of individual borrowers; changes in local, regional, and national economic conditions; the Company's historical loss experience; and changes in market conditions for property pledged to the Company as collateral. The Company has identified specific qualitative factors that address these issues and subjectively assigns a percentage to each factor. Qualitative factors are reviewed quarterly and may be adjusted as necessary to reflect improving or declining trends. At December 31, 2017, these qualitative factors included:Contents


· Changes in lending policies
· National, regional, and local economic conditions
· Changes in mix and volume of portfolio
· Experience, ability, and depth of lending management and staff
· Entry to new markets
· Levels and trends of delinquent, nonaccrual, special mention and
· Classified loans
· Concentrations of credit
· Changes in collateral values
· Agricultural economic conditions
· Regulatory risk
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The qualitative factors are applied to the allowance for loan losses based upon the following percentages by loan type:



Portfolio segment
Qualitative factor
applied  at interim period
ended December 31, 2017
Qualitative factor
applied at fiscal year
ended June 30, 2017
Real estate loans:  
   Residential0.69%0.73%
   Construction1.62%1.73%
   Commercial1.31%1.33%
Consumer loans1.32%1.36%
Commercial loans1.36%1.37%

At December 31, 2017, the amount of our allowance for loan losses attributable to these qualitative factors was approximately $14.6 million, as compared to $13.8 million at June 30, 2017, primarily due to loan growth. The relatively small change in qualitative factors applied was attributable to management's assessment that risks represented by the qualitative factors were little changed, on balance.  Higher levels of net charge offs requiring additional provision for loan losses could result. Although management uses the best information available, the level of the allowance for loan losses remains an estimate that is subject to significant judgment and short-term change.

Nonperforming Assets


The ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets and nonperforming loans to net loans receivable is another measure of asset quality. Nonperforming assets of the Company include nonaccruing loans, accruing loans delinquent/past maturity 90 days or more, and assets which have been acquired as a result of foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure. The table below summarizes changes in the Company'sCompany’s level of nonperforming assets over selected time periods:


(dollars in thousands) December 31, 2017  June 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
Nonaccruing loans:         
    Residential real estate $924  $1,263  $2,453 
    Construction  34   35   36 
    Commercial real estate  209   960   2,547 
    Consumer  123   158   123 
    Commercial business  345   409   413 
       Total  1,635   2,825   5,572 
             
Loans 90 days past due accruing interest:            
    Residential real estate  761   59   - 
    Construction  -   -   - 
    Commercial real estate  4,147   -   - 
    Consumer  136   13   3 
    Commercial business  637   329   82 
       Total  5,681   401   85 
             
Total nonperforming loans  7,316   3,226   5,657 
             
Foreclosed assets held for sale:            
    Real estate owned  3,653   3,014   3,310 
    Other nonperforming assets  71   86   39 
       Total nonperforming assets $11,040  $6,326  $9,006 

    

 

    

March 31, 2024

    

June 30, 2023

    

March 31, 2023

 

Nonaccruing loans:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential real estate

$

1,416

$

934

$

1,175

Construction

 

 

698

 

368

Commercial real estate

 

3,250

 

4,564

 

4,741

Consumer

 

674

 

256

 

183

Commercial business

 

1,989

 

1,091

 

930

Total

 

7,329

 

7,543

 

7,397

Loans 90 days past due accruing interest:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Residential real estate

 

81

 

109

 

Construction

 

 

 

Commercial real estate

 

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 

Commercial business

 

 

 

Total

 

81

 

109

 

Total nonperforming loans

 

7,410

 

7,652

 

7,397

Nonperforming investments

Foreclosed assets held for sale:

 

 

 

Real estate owned

 

3,791

 

3,606

 

5,258

Other nonperforming assets

 

60

 

32

 

25

Total nonperforming assets

$

11,261

$

11,290

$

12,680

The Company adopted ASU No. 2022-02 in fiscal 2024, which eliminates the accounting guidance for TDRs, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. At DecemberMarch 31, 2017, troubled debt restructurings (TDRs)2024, modifications to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty totaled $13.6$25.7 million, of which $5.2 million$899,000 was considered nonperforming with $270,000and included in the nonaccrual loan total above and $4.9 million included in the loans 90 days past due accruing interest total above. The remaining $8.4$24.8 million in TDRsmodified loans have complied with the modified terms for a reasonable period of time and are therefore considered by the Company to be accrual status loans. InOn the basis of guidance under ASU No. 2022-02, in general, these loans were subject to classification as TDRsmodifications due to term extensions, with only $235,000 being due to payment delay, given to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty at DecemberMarch 31, 2017, on the basis of guidance under ASU No. 2011-02, which indicates that the Company may not consider the borrower's effective borrowing rate on the old debt immediately before the restructuring in determining whether a concession has been granted.2024. At June 30, 2017,

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TDRs2023, these modifications totaled $11.2$30.5 million, of which $338,000$727,000 was considered nonperforming and is included in the nonaccrual loan total above. The remaining $10.9$29.8 million in TDRsmodifications at June 30, 2017,2023, had complied with the modified terms for a reasonable period of time and were therefore considered by the Company to be accrual status loans.

At Decemberboth March 31, 2017,2024, and June 30, 2023, the nonperforming assets totaled $11.0$11.3 million, and at March 31, 2023, they totaled $12.7 million. The decrease in NPAs as compared to $6.3 million at June 30, 2017, and $9.0 million at DecemberMarch 31, 2016. The increase in nonperforming assets from fiscal year end2023, was comprised mainly of loans 90 or more days past due and still accruing interest, which was attributable primarily to the $4.7 million commercial relationship described above (see "Allowance for Loan Loss Activity").decrease in other real estate owned.


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Liquidity Resources


The term "liquidity"“liquidity” refers to our ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to fund loan originations, loans purchases, deposit withdrawals and operating expenses. Our primary sources of funds include deposit growth, securities sold under agreements to repurchase, FHLB advances, brokered deposits, amortization and prepayment of loan principal and interest, investment maturities and sales, and funds provided by our operations. While the scheduled loan repayments and maturing investments are relatively predictable, deposit flows, FHLB advance redemptions, and loan and security prepayment rates are significantly influenced by factors outside of the Bank'sBank’s control, including interest rates, general and local economic conditions and competition in the marketplace. The Bank relies on FHLB advances and brokered deposits as additional sources for funding cash or liquidity needs.


The Company uses its liquid resources principally to satisfy its ongoing cash requirements, which include funding loan commitments, funding maturing certificates of deposit and deposit withdrawals, maintaining liquidity, funding maturing or called FHLB advances, purchasing investments, and meeting operating expenses.


At DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, the Company had outstanding commitments and approvals to extend credit of approximately $272.4$853.6 million (including $170.0$637.9 million in unused lines of credit) in mortgage and non-mortgage loans. These commitments and approvals are expected to be funded through existing cash balances, cash flow from normal operations and, if needed, advances from the FHLB or the Federal Reserve'sReserve’s discount window. At DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, the Bank had pledged $1.3 billion of its single-family residential real estate loan portfolios and a significant portion of their commercial real estate loan portfolios withto the FHLB for available credit of approximately $325.1$789.7 million, of which $59.9$102.2 million had been advanced.was advanced, while an additional $467,000 was encumbered in relation to residential real estate loans sold onto the secondary market through the FHLB. The Bank has the ability to pledge several other loan portfolios, including, for example, its commercial and home equity loans, which could provide additional collateral for additional borrowings; inborrowings. In total, FHLB borrowings are generally limited to 35%45% of bank assets, or $614.4 million,approximately $2.1 billion, subject to available collateral. Also, at DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, the Bank had pledged a total of $207.9$348.4 million in loans secured by farmland and agricultural production loans to the Federal Reserve, providing access to $139.3$290.1 million in primary credit borrowings from the Federal Reserve'sReserve’s discount window.window, none of which was advanced at March 31, 2024. Management believes its liquid resources will be sufficient to meet the Company'sCompany’s liquidity needs.


Regulatory Capital


The Company and Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can result in certain mandatory—mandatory - and possibly additional discretionary – actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company'sCompany’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company and Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company and the Bank'sBank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under U.S. GAAP, regulatory reporting requirements and regulatory capital standards. The CompanyCompany’s and Bank'sBank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors. Furthermore, the CompanyCompany’s and Bank'sBank’s regulators could require adjustments to regulatory capital not reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements.


Quantitative measures established by regulatory capital standards to ensure capital adequacy require the Company and the Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total capital, Tier 1 capital (as defined), and common equity Tier 1 capital (as defined) to risk-weighted assets (as defined) and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average total assets (as defined). Additionally, to make distributions or discretionary bonus payments, the Company and Bank must maintain a capital conservation buffer of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets. Management believes, as of DecemberMarch 31, 2024 and June 30, 2017,2023, that the Company and the Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they are subject.


In July 2013,August 2020, the Federal banking agencies announced their approvaladopted a final rule updating a December 2018 rule regarding the impact on regulatory capital of adoption of the finalCECL standard. The rule to implementallows institutions that adopted the Basel III regulatory reforms, among other changes required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The approved rule included a new minimum ratio of common equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital of 4.5%, raised the minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets from 4.0% to 6.0%, and included a minimum leverage ratio ofCECL standard in

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4.0% for all banking institutions. Additionally,

2020 a five-year transition period to recognize the rule created a capital conservation bufferestimated impact of 2.5% of risk-weighted assets, and prohibited banking organizations from making distributions or discretionary bonus payments during any quarter if its eligible retained income is negative, if the capital conservation buffer is not maintained. This new capital conservation buffer requirement began phasing in beginning in January 2016 at 0.625% of risk-weighted assets and increases by that amount each year until fully implemented in January 2019.adoption on regulatory capital. The phase-in of the enhanced capital requirements for banking organizations such as the Company and the Bank began January 1, 2015. Other changes included revised risk-weightingelected to exercise the option to recognize the impact of some assets, stricter limitations on mortgage servicing assets and deferred tax assets, and replacement ofadoption over the ratings-based approach to risk weight securities.


five-year period.

As of DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, the most recent notification from the Federal banking agencies categorized the Bank as well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. To be categorized as well capitalized, the Bank must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, common equity Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table.table below. There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the Bank'sBank’s category.


The tables below summarize the CompanyCompany’s and Bank'sBank’s actual and required regulatory capital:capital at the dates indicated:

To Be Well Capitalized

 

For Capital

Under Prompt Corrective

 

Actual

Adequacy Purposes

Action Provisions

 

As of March 31, 2024

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)

Consolidated

$

515,283

 

13.14

%  

$

313,823

 

8.00

%  

n/a

 

n/a

Southern Bank

 

484,637

 

12.52

%  

 

309,714

 

8.00

%  

387,142

 

10.00

%

Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

Consolidated

 

458,612

 

11.69

%  

 

235,367

 

6.00

%  

n/a

 

n/a

Southern Bank

 

436,216

 

11.27

%  

 

232,285

 

6.00

%  

309,714

 

8.00

%

Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

Consolidated

 

458,612

 

9.88

%  

 

185,672

 

4.00

%  

n/a

 

n/a

Southern Bank

 

436,216

 

9.42

%  

 

185,138

 

4.00

%  

231,423

 

5.00

%

Common Equity Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

Consolidated

 

443,085

 

11.30

%  

 

176,525

 

4.50

%  

n/a

 

n/a

Southern Bank

 

436,216

 

11.27

%  

 

174,214

 

4.50

%  

251,643

 

6.50

%

To Be Well Capitalized

 

For Capital

Under Prompt Corrective

 

Actual

Adequacy Purposes

Action Provisions

 

As of June 30, 2023

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

    

Amount

    

Ratio

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)

Consolidated

$

481,236

 

12.52

%  

$

307,528

 

8.00

%  

n/a

 

n/a

Southern Bank

 

454,699

 

11.77

%  

 

308,932

 

8.00

%  

386,166

 

10.00

%

Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

Consolidated

 

426,644

 

11.10

%  

 

230,646

 

6.00

%  

n/a

 

n/a

Southern Bank

 

407,764

 

10.56

%  

 

231,699

 

6.00

%  

308,932

 

8.00

%

Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

Consolidated

 

426,644

 

9.95

%  

 

171,470

 

4.00

%  

n/a

 

n/a

Southern Bank

 

407,764

 

9.54

%  

 

170,942

 

4.00

%  

193,083

 

5.00

%

Common Equity Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

Consolidated

 

411,196

 

10.70

%  

 

172,985

 

4.50

%  

n/a

 

n/a

Southern Bank

 

407,764

 

10.56

%  

 

173,774

 

4.50

%  

251,008

 

6.50

%


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  Actual  
For Capital Adequacy
Purposes
  
To Be Well Capitalized
Under Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
 
As of December 31, 2017
 Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio 
(dollars in thousands)   
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)                  
Consolidated $202,705   12.93% $125,422   8.00%  n/a   n/a 
Southern Bank  193,448   12.40%  124,810   8.00%  156,012   10.00%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)                        
Consolidated  184,803   11.79%  94,066   6.00%  n/a   n/a 
Southern Bank  175,546   11.25%  93,607   6.00%  124,810   8.00%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)                        
Consolidated  184,803   10.53%  70,176   4.00%  n/a   n/a 
Southern Bank  175,546   10.02%  70,093   4.00%  87,617   5.00%
Common Equity Tier I Capital (to Risk-
    Weighted Assets)
                        
Consolidated  170,402   10.87%  70,550   4.50%  n/a   n/a 
Southern Bank  175,546   11.25%  70,206   4.50%  101,408   6.50%

  Actual  
For Capital Adequacy
Purposes
  
To Be Well Capitalized
Under Prompt Corrective
Action Provisions
 
As of June 30, 2017
 Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio  Amount  Ratio 
(dollars in thousands)   
Total Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)                  
Consolidated $194,322   12.84% $121,086   8.00%  n/a   n/a 
Southern Bank  183,906   12.15%  121,118   8.00%  151,397   10.00%
Tier I Capital (to Risk-Weighted Assets)                        
Consolidated  177,679   11.74%  90,815   6.00%  n/a   n/a 
Southern Bank  167,263   11.05%  90,838   6.00%  121,118   8.00%
Tier I Capital (to Average Assets)                        
Consolidated  177,679   11.66%  60,975   4.00%  n/a   n/a 
Southern Bank  167,263   10.98%  60,949   4.00%  76,187   5.00%
Common Equity Tier I Capital (to Risk-
    Weighted Assets)
                        
Consolidated  163,626   10.81%  68,111   4.50%  n/a   n/a 
Southern Bank  167,263   11.05%  68,129   4.50%  98,408   6.50%

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PART I: Item 3:  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.


Asset and Liability Management and Market Risk


The goal of the Company'sCompany’s asset/liability management strategy is to manage the interest rate sensitivity of both interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities in order to maximize net interest income without exposing the Bank to an excessive level of interest rate risk. The Company employs various strategies intended to manage the potential effect that changing interest rates may have on future operating results. The primary asset/liability management strategy has been to focus on matching the anticipated re-pricing intervals of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities. At times, however, depending on the level of general interest rates, the relationship between long- and short-term interest rates, market conditions and competitive factors, the Company may determine to increase its interest rate risk position somewhat in order to maintain its net interest margin.


In an effort to manage the interest rate risk resulting from fixed rate lending, the Bank has utilized longer term FHLB advances (with maturities up to ten years), subject to early redemptions and fixed terms. Other elements of the Company'sCompany’s current asset/liability strategy include (i) increasing originations of commercial business, commercial real estate, agricultural operating lines, and agricultural real estate loans, which typically provide higher yields and shorter repricing periods, but inherently increase credit risk; (ii) actively soliciting less rate-sensitive deposits, including aggressive use of the Company's "rewards checking"Company’s “rewards checking” product, and (iii) offering competitively-priced money market accounts and CDs with maturities of up to five years. The degree to which each segment of the strategy is achieved will affect profitability and exposure to interest rate risk.


The Company continues to originate long-term, fixed-rate residential loans. During the first sixnine months of fiscal year 2018,2024, fixed rate 1- to 4-family residential loan production totaled $29.5$90.7 million (of which $16.3 million was originated for sale into the secondary market), as compared to $32.6$97.2 million (of which $12.7 million was originated for sale into the secondary market). At March 31, 2024, the fixed rate residential loan portfolio was $609.2 million with a weighted average maturity of 180 months, as compared to $592.5 million at March 31, 2023, with a weighted average maturity of 194 months. The Company originated $37.0 million in adjustable-rate 1- to 4-family residential loans during the nine-month period ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $32.1 million during the same period of the prior fiscal year. At DecemberMarch 31, 2017, the fixed rate residential loan portfolio was $148.7 million with a weighted average maturity of 104 months, as compared to $141.2 million at December 31, 2016, with a weighted average maturity of 111 months. The Company originated $17.4 million in adjustable-rate 1- to 4-family residential loans during the six-month period ended December 31, 2017, as compared to $14.0 million during the same period of the prior fiscal year. At December 31, 2017,2024, fixed rate loans with remaining maturities in excess of 10 years totaled $36.6$368.5 million, or 2.5%9.9% of net loans receivable, as compared to $36.7$383.8 million, or 3.0%11.2% of net loans receivable at DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2023. The Company originated $115.2$124.3 million in fixed rate commercial and commercial real estate loans during the six-monthnine-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, as compared to $132.0$477.9 million during the same period of the prior fiscal year. The Company also originated $39.1$53.6 million in adjustable rate commercial and commercial real estate loans during the six-monthnine-month period ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, as compared to $53.4$119.4 million during the same period of the prior fiscal year. At DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, adjustable-rate home equity lines of credit increased to $36.3$71.6 million, as compared to $26.1$65.9 million at DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2023. At DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, the Company'sCompany’s investment portfolio had an expected weighted-average life of 3.94.9 years, compared to 3.75.2 years at DecemberMarch 31, 2016.2023. Effective duration of the portfolio indicates a stable price sensitivity of approximately 2.6% per 100 basis points movement in market rates at both March 31, 2024, and the year ago period. Management continues to focus on customer retention, customer satisfaction, and offering new products to customers in order to increase the Company'sCompany’s amount of less rate-sensitive deposit accounts.

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Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis


The following table sets forth as of DecemberMarch 31, 2017, management's2024, management’s estimates of the projected changes in net portfolio value ("NPV"(“NPV”) in the event of 100, 200, and 300 basis point ("bp"(“bp”) instantaneous, permanent, and permanentparallel increases, and 100, 200, and 300 basis point instantaneous, permanent, and permanentparallel decreases in market interest rates. Dollar amounts are expressed in thousands.


December 31, 2017 
            NPV as Percentage of 
   Net Portfolio  PV of Assets 
Change in Rates  Value  Change  % Change  NPV Ratio  Change 
 +300 bp  $159,201  $(24,418)  -13%  9.41%  -0.94%
 +200 bp   167,404   (16,216)  -9%  9.74%  -0.61%
 +100 bp   175,339   (8,280)  -5%  10.04%  -0.31%
 0 bp   183,619   -   -   10.35%  0.00%
 -100 bp   194,811   11,192   6%  10.80%  0.45%
 -200 bp   225,355   41,736   23%  12.26%  1.91%
 -300 bp   234,183   50,564   28%  12.69%  2.34%
                       
                       
June 30, 2017 
                NPV as Percentage of 
    Net Portfolio  PV of Assets 
Change in Rates  Value  Change  % Change  NPV Ratio  Change 
 +300 bp  $146,140  $(26,692)  -15%  8.99%  -1.13%
 +200 bp   154,473   (18,359)  -11%  9.35%  -0.77%
 +100 bp   162,804   (10,027)  -6%  9.70%  -0.42%
 0 bp   172,832   -   -   10.12%  0.00%
 -100 bp   189,720   16,888   10%  10.91%  0.79%
 -200 bp   209,964   37,133   21%  11.91%  1.79%
 -300 bp   215,014   42,182   24%  12.16%  2.04%



March 31, 2024

 

NPV as Percentage of

 

Net Portfolio

PV of Assets

 

Change in Rates

    

Value

    

Change

    

% Change

    

NPV Ratio

    

Change

 

(Dollars in thousands)

(%)

(basis points)

+300 bp

$

368,622

$

(106,619)

 

(22)

8.71

(179)

+200 bp

 

404,649

 

(70,592)

 

(15)

9.35

(115)

+100 bp

 

440,240

 

(35,001)

 

(7)

9.95

(55)

0 bp

 

475,241

 

 

10.50

‑100 bp

 

496,699

 

21,458

 

5

10.75

25

‑200 bp

 

495,377

 

20,136

 

4

10.54

4

‑300 bp

 

480,235

 

4,994

 

1

10.07

(43)

June 30, 2023

 

NPV as Percentage of

 

Net Portfolio

PV of Assets

 

Change in Rates

    

Value

    

Change

    

% Change

    

NPV Ratio

    

Change

 

(Dollars in thousands)

(%)

(basis points)

+300 bp

$

259,599

$

(114,765)

 

(31)

6.66

(226)

+200 bp

 

296,514

 

(77,850)

 

(21)

7.43

(149)

+100 bp

 

334,226

 

(40,138)

 

(11)

8.17

(75)

0 bp

 

374,364

 

 

8.92

‑100 bp

 

426,243

 

51,879

 

14

9.91

99

‑200 bp

 

480,345

 

105,981

 

28

10.95

203

‑300 bp

 

518,672

 

144,307

 

39

11.64

272

Computations of prospective effects of hypothetical interest rate changes are based on an internally generated model using actual maturity and repricing schedules for the Bank'sBank’s loans and deposits, and are based on numerous assumptions, including relative levels of market interest rates, loan repayments and deposit run-offs, and should not be relied upon as indicative of actual results. As a result of an independent model review, some key drivers were updated in our NPV calculation to align more closely with industry standards and best practices. The results reflected in the NPV table above for March 31, 2024, are based on some assumptions which differ as compared to those utilized in our model at June 30, 2023, and comparison of the results may not reflect actual changes in underlying interest rate sensitivity. Further, the computations do not contemplate any actions the Bank may undertake in response to changes in interest rates.


Management cannot accurately predict future interest rates or their effect on the Bank'sBank’s net present value NPV in the future. Certain shortcomings are inherent in the method of analysis presented in the computation of NPV. For example, although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may react in differing degrees to changes in market interest rates. Additionally, certain assets, such as adjustable-rate loans, have an initial fixed rate period typically from one to seven years and over the remaining life of the asset changes in the interest rate are restricted. In addition, the proportion of adjustable-rate loans in the Bank'sBank’s portfolios could decrease in future periods due to refinancing activity if market interest rates remain steady in the future. Further, in the event of a change in interest rates, prepayment and early withdrawal levels could deviate significantly from those assumed in the table. Finally, the ability of many borrowers to service their adjustable-rate debt may decrease in the event of an interest rate increase.

The Company’s growth strategy has included origination of fixed-rate loans, as discussed under “Asset and Liability Management and Market Risk,” above. This fixed rate loan portfolio and the behavior of fixed-rate borrowers in a higher interest rate environment, especially over the course of fiscal 2023, pressured our NPV. The Company’s sensitivity, which generally increased over recent periods, was partially offset by the Citizens merger in the third quarter of fiscal


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2023, as the acquired balance sheet included a higher percentage of rate sensitive assets, and also by continued new loan originations at higher market interest rates. Since June 30, 2023, market interest rates have increased, as noted in the “Executive Summary,” negatively impacting our underlying NPV, attributable to the impact of higher rates on our longer-term fixed rate loans as of March 31, 2024. Due to updated model assumptions in fiscal 2024, discussed above, the above table comparing modeled results as of June 30, 2023, and March 31, 2024, does not fully illustrate these changes. The Bank's BoardCompany continues to manage its balance sheet to maximize earnings through interest rate cycles, while maintaining safe and sound risk management practices.

The Bank’s board of Directors (the "Board")directors is responsible for reviewing the Bank'sBank’s asset and liability policies. The Board'sBank’s Asset/Liability CommitteesCommittee meets monthly to review interest rate risk and trends, as well as liquidity and capital ratios and requirements. The Bank'sBank’s management is responsible for administering the policies and determinations of the Boardsboard of directors with respect to the Bank'sBank’s asset and liability goals and strategies.

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PART I:Item 4:  Controls and Procedures

SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.



An evaluation of Southern Missouri Bancorp'sMissouri’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Act"“Act”)) as of DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024 was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, andour Chief Administrative Officer, our Chief Financial Officer, and several other members of our senior management. TheOur Chief Executive Officer, our Chief Administrative Officer, and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, the Company'sCompany’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Act is (i) accumulated and communicated to management (including theour Chief Executive Officer, our Chief Administrative Officer and our Chief Financial Officer) in a timely manner, and (ii) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC'sSEC’s rules and forms. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Act) that occurred during the quarter ended DecemberMarch 31, 2017,2024, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


The Company does not expect that its disclosures and procedures will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedure are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any control procedure also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control procedure, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

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PART II:Other Information

SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.


Item 1:  Legal Proceedings


In the opinion of management, the Company is not a party to any pending claims or lawsuits that are expected to have a material effect on the Company'sCompany’s financial condition or operations. Periodically, there have been various claims and lawsuits involving the Company mainly as a defendant, such as claims to enforce liens, condemnation proceedings on properties in which the Company holds security interests, claims involving the making and servicing of real property loans and other issues incident to the Bank'sBank’s business. Aside from such pending claims and lawsuits, which are incident to the conduct of the Company'sCompany’s ordinary business, the Company is not a party to any material pending legal proceedings that would have a material effect on the financial condition or operations of the Company.


Item 1a:  Risk Factors


There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A of the Company'sCompany’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2017.


2023.

Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, and Use of Proceeds,


Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

On May 20, 2021, the Company announced its intention to repurchase up to 445,000 shares of its common stock, or approximately 5.0% of its 8.9 million then-outstanding common shares. The shares will be purchased at prevailing market prices in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to availability and general market conditions. Repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares to be used for general corporate purposes.

The following table summarizes the Company’s stock repurchase activity for each month during the three months ended March 31, 2024.

    

    

    

Total # of Shares

    

Average

Purchased as Part of a

Maximum Number

Total #

Price

Publicly

of Shares That

of Shares

Paid Per

Announced

May Yet Be

Purchased

Share

Program

Purchased (1)

01/01/24 - 01/31/24 period

 

$

 

 

306,375

02/01/24 - 02/29/24 period

 

 

 

 

306,375

03/01/24 - 03/31/24 period

 

4,438

 

42.04

 

4,438

 

301,937

Period
(1)
Total NumberRepresents the remaining shares available for purchase as of
Shares (or Units) Purchased
Average Price Paid
per Share (or Unit)
Total Number the last calendar day of Shares (or Units)
Purchased as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or Programs
Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar Value) of
Shares (or Units) that May Yet be
Purchased Under the Plans or
Program
10/1/2017 thru 10/31/2017----
11/1/2017 thru 11/30/2017----
12/1/2017 thru 12/31/2017----
Total----month shown.

Item 3:  Defaults upon Senior Securities


Not applicable


Item 4:  Mine Safety Disclosures


Not applicable


Item 5:  Other Information

a. None

b. None

c. Trading Plans. During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) of the Company adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” or “non-rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement, as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.


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Item 6:  Exhibits

(a)  Exhibits

Exhibit
Number

Document

3.1(i)

Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 and incorporated herein by reference)

3.1(i)A

3.1(i)A

Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Southern Missouri increasing the authorized capital stock of Southern Missouri (filed as an exhibit to Southern Missouri'sMissouri’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 21, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference)

3.1(i)B

Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Southern Missouri increasing the authorized capital stock of Southern Missouri (filed as an exhibit to Southern Missouri’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 8, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference)

3.1(ii)

Certificate of Designation for the Registrant'sRegistrant’s Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 26, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference)

3.2

Bylaws of the Registrant (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 6, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference)

4

10

Material Contracts:

Description of Registrant’s Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference).

10

1

Material Contracts:

1.

Registrant’s 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan (attached to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s definitive proxy statement filed on September 26, 2017, and incorporated herein by reference)

2.

2.

2008 Equity Incentive Plan (attached to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s definitive proxy statement filed on September 19, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference)

3.

3.

2003 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (attached to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s definitive proxy statement filed on September 17, 2003 and incorporated herein by reference)

4.

1994 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (attached to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s definitive proxy statement filed on October 21, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference)"P"

5.

Management Recognition and Development Plan (attached to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s definitive proxy statement filed on October 21, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference)"P"

6.

Employment Agreements

Employment Agreement with Greg A. Steffens (files(filed as an exhibit to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 1999)2019 and incorporated herein by reference)

7.

Director's

(ii)

Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Greg A. Steffens (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, and incorporated herein by reference)

7.

Director’s Retirement Agreements

Director's

Director’s Retirement Agreement with Sammy A. Schalk (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended December 31, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference)

Director's

Director’s Retirement Agreement with Ronnie D. BlackL. Douglas Bagby (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended December 31, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference)

Director's Retirement Agreement with L. Douglas Bagby (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended December 31, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference)
Director'sDirector’s Retirement Agreement with Rebecca McLane Brooks (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended December 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference)

(iv)

Director's

Director’s Retirement Agreement with Charles R. Love (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended December 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference)

(v)

Director's

Director’s Retirement Agreement with Charles R. Moffitt (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended December 31, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference)

(vi)

Director’s Retirement Agreement with Dennis C. Robison (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference)

Director's

Director’s Retirement Agreement with David J. Tooley (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference)

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Director’s Retirement Agreement with Todd E. Hensley (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 20152014 and incorporated herein by reference)

Tax Sharing Agreement (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant'sRegistrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference)

Rule 13a-14(a)/15-d14(a) Certifications

9.

Change-in-Control Agreements

Rule 13a-14(a)/15-d14(a) Certifications

(i)

Section 1350 Certifications
101 Attached

Change-in-control Agreement with Kimberly A. Capps (filed as Exhibit 101 arean exhibit to the following financial statements from the Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended DecemberSeptember 30, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference)

(ii)

Change-in -Control Agreement with Matthew Funke (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference)

(iii)

Change-in-control Agreement with Justin G. Cox (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference)

(iv)

Change-in-control Agreement with Rick A. Windes (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K for the event on March 25, 2022 and incorporated herein by reference)

(v)

Change-in -Control Agreement with Mark Hecker (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K for the event on April 20, 2021 and incorporated herein by reference)

(vi)

Change-in -Control Agreement with Brett Dorton (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K for the event on March 25, 2022 and incorporated herein by reference)

(vii)

Change-in-Control Agreement with Lance Greunke (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017,2023 and incorporated herein by reference)

10.

Named Executive Officer Salary and Bonus Arrangements for 2023 (filed as an exhibit to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2023 and incorporated herein by reference)

14

Code of Conduct and Ethics (filed as an exhibit to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference)

21

Subsidiaries of the Registrant (filed as an exhibit to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2023 and incorporated herein by reference)

31.1

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer

31.2

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Administrative Officer

31.3

Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer

32

Certification pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350)

101

Includes the following financial and related information from Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as of and for the quarter ended March, 2024, formatted in ExtensiveInline Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)(iXBRL): (i) consolidated balance sheets, (ii) consolidated statements(1) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (2) the Consolidated Statements of income, (iii) consolidated statementsIncome, (3) the Consolidated Statements of cash flowsComprehensive Income, (4) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (5) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (iv) the notes(6) Notes to consolidated financial statements. Consolidated Financial Statements.

104

The cover page from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, formatted in Inline XBRL.

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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.

Registrant

Registrant

Date:  February 9, 2018May 10, 2024

/s/ Greg A. Steffens

Greg A. Steffens

President

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date:  February 9, 2018May 10, 2024

/s/ Matthew T. Funke

Matthew T. Funke

President & Chief Administrative Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

Date:  May 10, 2024

/s/ Stefan Chkautovich

Stefan Chkautovich

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


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